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Serving Bridgton and the surrounding towns of Western Maine since 1870. Vol. 145, No. 41
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‘Seasoned’ firewood in short supply By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Some local firewood suppliers say that there is a shortage of seasoned firewood, and green is all that is to be had. But, there is no shortage of people hoping to purchase a dry cord for their woodstoves. “Customers call every day, asking for seasoned firewood,” said Jerry Bowes, the owner of Lakes Region Firewood Sales. The Casco-based business has more than 800 regular clients who, as early as possible, purchase cords of wood for their winter heating needs. “All of our regular customers are smart people who ordered in the spring and early summer,” Bowes said. “The people calling in the fall are the people buying green wood,” he said. In fact, Bowes and his crew
have not seen a cord of seasoned wood since June. “Some of the smaller guys are going out of business because they cannot get their hands on the raw material,” Bowes said. Philip Morton operates Red’s Firewood that has been in Naples for decades. He said he would love to get his hands on 100 cords of seasoned firewood. “I have had a lot of calls for seasoned wood,” Morton said, adding he has to inform people that he only has green wood for sale. “Most people wait too long. It’s a money issue. If you live here in Maine, your expenses are higher in the winter,” Morton said. So, like most suppliers in the region, green wood is what is being delivered. “I get calls every day,” he
said. Is it likely his price per cord will go up once winter hits? “It could if the demand is there. It won’t go down much — I tell you that,” he said. “The supply of seasoned firewood was kind of limited to begin with,” he said. “We had maybe 20 to 25 cords of seasoned wood,” he said. Previous customers started getting phone calls from Red’s Firewood this spring to see if they wanted to get on the list to have seasoned wood delivered. The cold winter that Mainers experienced last year is not the primary reason for the shortage, he said. “The paper mills took so much wood. A lot of it went up to Boise (Cascade Corporation) and International Paper and
SOME TREE LENGTHS sit in the sun before being split for home heating firewood. (De Busk Photo) Sappi (Fine Paper North call me back,” he half-joked much as they possibly can for the mills” and “for biomass to America.) But, they aren’t during a phone interview. making paper. Good hardwood Bowes also cited purchases make electricity,” Bowes said. He said the paper mills can going into power - that is kind by pulp mills as a factor in of what is going on,” Morton the low supplies of “quality” only burn green wood; but home-heating wood. that is wood that could have said. “The mills are buying as “If you find any dry wood, WOOD, Page A
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500TH IN THE BOOKS — Stan Cohen has spent 10 years helping residents understand their Medicare benefits, and has now written his 500th ‘nugget.’
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By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer As a finance officer at a prestigious educational Academy, Stan Cohen thought he was well-versed regarding planning for his upcoming retirement. He wasn’t. Cohen discovered how complex and confusing various Medicare programs are, and if not correctly addressed, one could face either higher premiums or penalties. He would ultimately make it his mission to help others understand Medicare. For the past 10 years, Cohen has served as a Medicare Volunteer Counselor and has writtenn a weekly “Medicare Nugget” for The News. This week, he penned his 500th nugget, which is included in this conversation: BN. How did you decide to become a Medicare volunteer counselor? Stan Cohen: In 2000 when I retired from Bridgton Academy (I was a chief finance officer there), I was 70 years old and on Medicare, but I hadn’t taken Medicare Part B because I already had the equivalent of that by virtue of being in the Bridgton Academy healthcare program. When I retired, I had the opportunity to continue with the group plan, but it was expensive. It seemed it was commensurate with Part B so for a couple of years, I kept paying the premium. It kept going up. I got a call from Sue Cole at BA, the premium was going up significantly the following year. So, I figured it was time to drop it and go fully with Medicare — Part B and maybe a supplemental plan. That’s what I did. I received a notice from Social Security that I would have to pay a 20% surcharge on the premium because I didn’t take Part B when I should have — which is eight months from retirement. Nobody told me that. I should have known it since I was the business manager. It would have been my responsibility of telling others. I guess I was one of those well-kept secrets. I finally was able to get Social Security to admit to a mistake, they reduced the surcharge to 10%, which I have been paying ever since. My wife and I were having a conversation about this terrible tragedy of having to pay 10% more. How could this happen when I was an administrator? She said to me I should figure out how this works and let others know so it doesn’t happen to them. The next day, your newspaNUGGET, Page A
By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer DENMARK — Daniel Merhalski had served 10 years as a municipal planner for cities, towns and tribes both large and small when he decided to return to the small town life he loves best. As of Sept. 29, the 37-year-old began working for Denmark, in his first job as a town manager. Merhalski was hired by the Board of Selectmen to replace Ephram Paraschak, who left in July to become Naples Town Manager. Merhalski was still settling into the job Friday, with his first regular meeting with selectmen still ahead of him. He said he aims to serve as “a neutral implementer of the policies of the board,” with a helpful approach that eschews ego or hidden agen-
das. Where needed, he said he’ll advise the board of their options and the possible outcomes of their policies, both good and bad. “I don’t want to take on any of the bad habits I’ve seen with other town managers,” said Merhalski, whose starting salary will be $56,000. Merhalski graduated Magna Cum Laude from Northern Michigan University in 2002 with a B.S. in Political Science and History, and went on to receive a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the same school two years later. In May of 2007 he also earned a Master’s in History from Salem State College, after working two years as a Staff Planner in Salem, Mass., a city of 42,000. At the Salem job, his duties were similar to those
he had in his first job as City Planner for Negaunee, Mich., from 2003 to 2005. He worked closely with the planning board, zoning board of appeals, City Council and city departments, with a focus on reviewing development proposals and writing legal decisions of board actions. In 2007 he moved to Farmington, N.H., to work as that town’s director of planning and community development for two years. Another two-year stint followed as Town Planner of Moultonborough, N.H., before he took on his most recent job, as Associate Planner for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head, on the tip of Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts. When the offer came to become Denmark’s Town
ON THE JOB — Dan Merhalski, Denmark’s new Town Manager, brings 10 years of experience as a planner to his new job. Manager, Merhalski didn’t hesitate. “This was the trajectory I was moving toward,” MANAGER, Page A
By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer There are so many ways that end-of-life care can become a nightmare, when it’s not talked about in advance. Chances are, heroic efforts will be taken to prolong life, when all that’s wished for is to die in peace, preferably at home. That’s why Androscoggin Health Care & Hospice believes so strongly that
patients and their loved ones need to face up to their final days, the sooner the better. First and foremost, they need to find a doctor who fully understands their wishes, one who will help them fill out an advance care directive. But that is just the beginning of the conversation. As one of Maine’s largest home health care agencies, AHCH has become active in
a growing national movement to encourage thoughtful endof-life planning and to lift society out of its fear of talking about death. It has purchased the rights to the film Consider the Conversation: A Documentary on a Taboo Subject, which will have a special showing at the Magic Lantern Theater in Bridgton on Monday, Oct. 20, at 1 p.m. Following the heart-
felt hour-long film, which includes interviews with patients, doctors, nurses and clergy, AHCH will present a panel of palliative care and hospice professionals who will lead a community discussion and answer questions from the audience. The event comes to Bridgton at the behest of longtime resident Dick Hooper, who helped found FILM, Page A
Commuter buses connecting Naples with Portland began service a year ago. Extending the run to Bridgton was already baked into the plan. Everyone supporting the Bridgton to Portland link was excited and eagerly anticipating the new bus service starting last July. But a few days before the service was to begin the Portland-based Regional Transportation Program (RTP) pulled out the spark plugs. Not surprisingly, the route to Bridgton was cancelled because of a funding shortfall. In discussions with RTP, funding the extended bus line to Bridgton costs around $15,000 annually. The 20-passenger bus, which is handicapped accessible and features WIFI, would run weekdays, and make four-round trips to Portland with affordable fares. “I think funding the bus through Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds is a real possibility,” said Bridgton’s Director of Planning & Development Anne Krieg. “It would depend on the wishes of the selectmen; they may have other ideas for using the annual grant award.” Krieg also noted that an approved and successful CDBG grant application would mean that the earliest the bus to Portland could begin is July 2015. “Why wait another eight or nine months to launch the Bridgton to Portland bus service,” asks George Bradt rhetorically. “It is such a no-brainer. Let’s meet to do what we can to get this important service started as soon as possible so local residents can begin benefiting from the connection.” On Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 5:30 p.m. is the first meeting for anyone interested in gathering to jump-start the Bridgton to Portland bus is invited to the Bridgton Community Center, Room
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Bradt. “I’ll make the pizza “We’ll begin discussing and the whoopie pies.” funding possibilities then Last month Bradt interstart drawing up a Bridgton- viewed several key players centric action plan to get the involved in getting the Lakes RTP service extended,” said BUS, Page A
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Long Lake Marina expands to Bridgton space By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Jim Davenport is ready to make some waves about Lake Long Marina’s recent expansion. The Naples-based marina, that has been on Long Lake since the 1950s, can offer its boating customers yet another location. Davenport is excited to let the word out: Long Lake Marina purchased the property formerly known as New England Boat and Recreation. “The Bridgton facility is open for business, and ready to take people in for storage and maintenance,” he said. “We have one of most experienced staffs for technical services,” Davenport said of his crew. The new boat storage facility has several buildings on five acres in Bridgton, and it’s conveniently located right off Route 302. The main indoor storage unit, which includes a showroom, is 70x120 feet. Another newly-constructed storage facility is 80x150 feet. The structures also provide space for marine vessel maintenance. “The rest of the property is open, and we will be utilizing it for shrinkwrap and boat storage,” he said. There was a definite need for more space, especially this fall when the 500-boat facility behind the Post Office in Naples reached capacity, and the staff found themselves turning away customers for lack of space, according to Davenport. Plus, the Naples boat storage unit had been built only six years ago, in 2007. Now, that could be an example of the problems that come with success. “After last year’s storage
was completed, we quickly realized the need to expand further,” he said. “The realtor for New England Boat & Recreation came by the marina and said he had a facility for sale,” he said. Perhaps, word gets around the lake quickly. Davenport told the realtor he was interested. He was thrilled to find an “existing marina operation” on the market and, hopefully, forego purchasing property and building the structures from scratch. In fact, New England Boat was a turnkey operation with a list of loyal customers. On May 1, “an agreement was struck” between Davenport and the marina’s longtime owners, whom most people know as “Bob” and “Missy,” he said. It wasn’t long until before Davenport placed a banner saying “Long Lake Marina” across the old business sign. “We decided to retire the name as the old owners, Robert and Melissa Finocchiaro, had elected to retire” from the boating business. After the growth spurt that Long Lake Marina has experienced since developing its boating facility in the Town of Naples, Davenport is thankful for the extra space in Bridgton. “We anticipate taking in an additional 200 boats” at the new location, he said. “We certainly have enough area to take everyone in,” he said. He said that the majority of his customers take their boats out of the water for the season before or during Labor Day weekend in early September. “With boating, it’s a family-oriented sport. The kids usually have a lot going on
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with activities once school starts,” he said. Around Labor Day weekend, his crew is busy getting people’s boats into storage. “As soon as the kids return to school, we see the boats
make their way back,” he said. Storing boats “definitely peaks on Columbus Day weekend. That is when we see the last of the push. It begins on Labor Day. It peaks out
on Columbus Day,” he said. By the end of the month, the small remainder of the area’s boaters will get their boats into storage, Davenport said. But, that doesn’t mean that work is over for the 25
employees at the marina. “In the wintertime, we refer to Internet sales and technical service work,” he said. “The shop is open yearround to keep up with the spring demand,” he said.
By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — The State Transportation’s project to upgrade Route 11 is winding down this fall. That major road has been on the wish list of Casco’s elected officials and residents for some time. While that repair and repaving of a state-owned
road nears a completion date, the Casco Board of Selectmen discussed repairing some town roads. The board also talked about ways to bolster funding to keep up on long-term repair plans and emergency maintenance. Board members agreed that Libby Road will continue to be at the top of the list.
After all, the town has already invested money over a three-year period to finish three of four sections slated for repair. Plus, the last section on the to-do list provides residents with access to the town’s tennis and basketball courts. “We had our engineers draw up the last section of Libby Road. I am looking for a commitment that that is where we want to focus our reconstruction effort,” Town Manager Dave Morton told the board. “It may prove to be most expensive and most difficult,” he said of the section to starts around Valley Road. On the up side, the engineering work has already been done, he said. Chairman Grant Plummer said he would prefer to “see us follow through with this project. “We can do Referrals for Proposals (RFPs) in the springtime. In April or May, the RFPs can go out,” he said. Plummer said that the software that categorizes road conditions should be completed before spring, and that software data will assist the Roads Committee in prioritizing road repair projects that could start in July. The reason that such projects start in the mid-
summer is because the money isn’t allocated until after Town Meeting, and the fiscal year begins July 1. Plummer advocated for having money set aside earlier in the year so that road repair crews can begin work in the spring. “Some of our neighboring towns will borrow money so they can do it in the spring. So, towns can cross off lists by July,” Plummer said. “Right now, the way we fund these projects delays the work,” he said. Holly Hancock cited another reason for having money in the roads improvement account sooner: Taking advantage of better price offers. She said that the Casco Public Library parking lot will receive an upgrade. That project was put out to bid, and two companies “offered lower prices for spring work than fall work,” Hancock said. Morton said that in order to have advance funding the town would have to borrow money, take out a bond, and most likely those avenues would involve raising property taxes to cover that expense. “We have underfunded this line item for long enough,” Plummer said.
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Survey: heating oil prices continue to decline as the heating season approaches unit value for natural gas of $14.50 (at $1.45/therm); propane, $30.99 (at $2.83/ gallon); kerosene $28.74 (at $3.88/gallon); wood pellets, $14.67 (at $242/ton); cord wood, $11.36 (at $250/cord) and electricity, $43.96 (at 15 cents per kwh). These fuel-only prices do not take into account the type of heating system, nor its efficiency. For example, the electricity cost is for traditional baseboard heat. Other electric heating technologies, such as heat pumps and electric thermal storage (ETS), may offer consumers energy savings. Cold climate heat pumps, a recent technological advancement, are much more efficient than baseboard electric heat, so total energy costs are lower than many other types of heating fuels. ETS offers savings by utilizing off-peak electric rates, available in many areas of the state. The Energy Office has a calculator on its web site that allows consumers to obtain more detailed estimates of home heating costs, and the
price impacts of various types of fuel, heating systems and heating appliances. Heating costs vary considerably from home to home. The home heating calculator can assist homeowners in finding the best heating option for their home, location, lifestyle, and budget www.maine.gov/energy/index.html It is important to note that the price for heating oil is a statewide average, and that prices in a given geographic region of the state may be considerably higher or lower than this average. This week, within the Energy Office sample, the highest heating oil price ($3.60) was found in two regions in the state, and the lowest heating oil price ($3.00) was recorded in three regions. Also, the statewide average price for propane is based on a use of at least 900 gallons a year. Households using propane just for cooking or hot water generally pay a higher per gallon price. The table above provides current Maine cash prices in dollars rounded to the nearest penny.
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AUGUSTA — The Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) conducted its weekly heating fuel price survey on Monday, Sept. 29, 2014, and found the current statewide average cash price for No. 2 heating oil was $3.32 per gallon, a six-cent drop over the last three weeks, and the lowest price recorded by the Energy Office since June of 2012. The average statewide price for kerosene, $3.88 per gallon, is the same as it was in mid-August. Propane prices have varied a few cents higher or lower over the last couple of months, and currently stand at $2.83 per gallon (for heating customers) One year ago, in late September, heating oil averaged $3.53 per gallon; kerosene, $3.95, and propane, $2.70. Heating oil prices historically begin rising as heating season approaches in Maine, but not this year. Prices of both Brent crude (the world benchmark price) and West Texas Intermediate, or WTI (the North American benchmark) continue to fall; the prices of both types of oil have declined to at or very near prices not seen since June 2012 (www.bloomberg. com/news/2014-09-30/oilset-for-biggest-quarterlydrop-since-2012-on-supply. html). Despite the current conflict in Syria and Iraq, domestic production is up, which decreases demand for imported Brent. This has the effect of an increase in supply worldwide, which has had a dampening effect on prices. Using this week’s average heating oil price ($3.32), and converting to a common heating unit value (million Btu), the price of fuel oil is $23.94. This compares with an equivalent heating
ter, she said. A few folks took advantage of the reduced prices offered in the spring and early summer, she said. But, sales have really picked up since summer ended. “Mostly, it started up at the beginning of September. Lots of people have brought several tons of pellets,” she said. “My delivery driver goes out three to four times a week, and it usually takes most of an 8-hour shift. He offloads two to six tons per delivery,” Walsh said. Eleven tons in one day has been the biggest delivery this autumn, she said. The store has delivered pellets to points as far away as Scarborough and
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(Continued from Page A) been seasoned in another six months. John Bott, spokesman for the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, said the availability of dry firewood can vary from county to county. “In Southern Maine, there could be a shortage of firewood; but, in Aroostook County, there isn’t a problem,” he said. He thought that people’s response to the previous winter’s weather has played a factor in any scarcity of dry wood in the region. “Last season, as cold as it was, the consumption of all heating (methods) was up,” he said. “People were told to stock up this spring. If they went through two cords last year, they ordered four cords this year.” Certainly, the owners of pellet stoves can turn to adequate stocks of that wood-based fuel in the stores. However, the pellets from Maine are in low supply, leaving stores to rely on getting that product from Canada. According to Kitty Walsh, the assistant manager at the Paris Farmers Union in Bridgton, the store sells bags of pellets manufactured in this state. “We do sell Maine Woods, Maine Choice and Corinth. The Maine-made pellets are now in very limited supply,” she said. “We haven’t been able to get tractor-trailer loads, but only a limited supply. “I don’t understand why they are in limited supply,” she said, adding the distributers haven’t been able to explain the reason sufficiently to her. However, no worries for pellet stove owners living in Maine because there have not been any delays in ordering pellets that come from Canada, she said. “Paris Farmers Union has been very diligent in trying to keep that product for our customers. We try very hard to have pellets when other places haven’t had them,” she said. And, since this summer, customers have been buying pellets — by the bag or by the ton — in preparation for win-
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Bridgton blotter These incidents appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter between the dates of Monday, Sept. 29 and Sunday, Oct. 5 (This is only a partial listing). Monday, September 29 8:07 a.m. Officer Muise gave an escort to a person living in a retirement home who needed to get some belongings from a residence on Whitetail Ridge Road. 8:50 a.m. A gray Toyota Tacoma was following too close to several vehicles on the Harrison Road. 8:39 a.m. Timber and Maggie, male and female mastiff/ pit bull mix dogs, went missing in the area of the Bridgton Veterinary Hospital. 11:41 p.m. A medic at Bridgton Hospital wanted to meet with an officer to discuss a suspicious call they responded to. 11:51 p.m. Juveniles were trying to use a fire pit to start a fire behind a residence on South High Street. Tuesday, September 30 3:51 a.m. There were two horses in the road near 73 Middle Ridge Road. 3:20 p.m. A woman lost a set of keys with a silver whistle, either while she was at Bridgton Books or Paris Farmers Union. Wednesday, October 1 7:54 a.m. A tan vehicle hit a dog near Brill Lumber at 159 Harrison Road. The dog was still alive, and the people who hit the dog were having a hard time controlling it. 12:09 p.m. Officer Jones responded to a report of a pickup truck parked next to a burned-out building on North Bridgton Road, with the suspicion that the truck’s occupants were up to no good. 3:39 p.m. A man picked up a hitchhiker that looked injured and took him to the hospital. The hitchhiker told him he got hit by a car the day before. 5:08 p.m. A burglary was reported at 2 Douglasville Road. 7:56 p.m. A large amount of hay was in the road on North High Street between Shawnee Peak and the Little Mountain Store, creating a traffic hazard. 8:33 p.m. A Chadbourne Hill Road woman said two of her grandmother’s valuable rings were missing from her home, and that her front door was unlocked over the weekend. Thursday, October 2 8:46 a.m. A German shepherd puppy was stolen sometime the previous night from a residence at 461 Portland Road. 12:28 p.m. Items reportedly keep getting stolen from Elegance Salon at 1 Depot Street. 12:50 p.m. A North Road resident reported receiving a strange phone call the night before from a man who talked about being on drugs and being with a girl named Jamie. 4:41 p.m. A cat was alive but injured after being hit by a car on North High Street near the Little Mountain Store. 5:05 p.m. Prescription drugs were dropped off in the box at the dispatch office. 5:10 p.m. A burglary was reported at 224 Willis Park Road. 5:19 p.m. A Renys employee reported receiving a possibly counterfeit $20 bill. 6:13 p.m. A black Acura with out of state plates was driving erratically and almost got into a head-on collision on the Portland Road, near Hannaford. 7 p.m. Steven A. Babb, 27, of Monk Road in Bridgton was arrested for unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs by Officers Gaumont and Reese. Babb was released on personal recognizance. Friday, October 3 5:55 a.m. A car hit and killed a deer near 491 South High Street. 10:52 a.m. A camper hit the awning when it went through the drive-thru at Dunkin’ Donuts. 1:47 p.m. A big white dog was tied to a tree at the base of the hiking trail on Mountain Road at Shawnee Peak. 2:34 p.m. A woman reportedly threatened a man and then left a residence on Monk Road. URNITURE 3:48 p.m. A doctor at a clinDESIGNED • HANDCRAFTED ic at Bridgton Hospital asked police for help in removing a truck and camper parked in the clinic’s parking lot. 6:15 p.m. Zachary T. Morse, 23, of Windsor Street
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WHAT A ‘TREASURE’R Cliff Akers has been to the town’s Rescue Department since it began as a not-for-profit organization 40 years ago. On Tuesday, at the Casco Community Center, Akers, who is retiring, was honored and given a clock with an inscribed plaque mounted on the timepiece. Standing for this photo are (left to right) Ryan Loreng, Brian Cole, Akers, Fire Chief Jason Moen and Jonathan Morrison. (De Busk Photo)
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By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Longtime resident Cliff Akers has been the treasurer and financial advisor for the Casco Rescue Department since its inception 40 years ago. “He is a tremendous person,” said Casco Town Manager Dave Morton. “And, he really has been the backbone of the rescue department,” Morton said. In 2013, the town’s fire and rescue departments merged — a common sense move that began in earnest a few years ago. Similar to the department heads realizing that consolidation was the next step, so, too, Akers decided it was time to retire from his post as treasurer.
But, that wouldn’t happen without some official recognition that Akers graciously tried to side-step and minimize. Tuesday evening, Fire Chief Jason Moen publicly thanked Akers for his decades of service. Akers was presented a mantle clock with an inscribed message on a plaque mounted on the timepiece. Akers had been treasurer of the Casco Rescue Unit from the time it was formed until the Rescue Department merged with the fire department, Moen said, providing some history. The unit began in 1974 as a private not-for-profit organization; and, years later, it qualified as a 501(c)3 organi-
zation, becoming a nonprofit with Akers still acting as treasurer. Around 1995, the rescue unit became its own department until the move was made to consolidate with the Casco Fire Department. Akers stayed on through that transition, which required combining two budgets. “He was vital to the success of the organization.” Moen said. “Last year, when we merged, he was instrumental in making sure that transition happened so quickly,” he said. People involved in the consolidation drew on Aker’s 40 years of experience in the budgetary realm. “He was a wealth of infor-
FRYEBURG — Fryeburg Police made an additional felony drug arrest Friday on Main Street in connection with an ongoing investigation. At approximately 12:15 p.m., Fryeburg Police arrested Chad Burns, 41, of Biddeford, who was allegedly in possession of 13 grams of heroin. Burns is currently being held at the Oxford County Jail on $860 cash bail. He is scheduled to appear in Oxford County Superior Court on Nov. 4 to answer to a felony charge of unlawful possession of a schedule “W” drug. “Heroin is a highly addictive and dangerous drug that
is usually injected by the user. Dirty needles create an additional risk to police officers, medical care providers, and the public if not disposed of properly. We take drug abuses cases seriously to ensure the overall safety of the public,” Fryeburg Chief of Police Joshua Potvin said. Overdose, felony drug charge Last Thursday (Oct. 2) at approximately 9:15 p.m., Fryeburg Police and Rescue were sent to the Mobil-OnThe-Run (located at 496 Main Street) for an unresponsive male in the parking lot. Fryeburg Police Officer Dale Stout was nearby and first off at the scene. Officer
Stout observed the male laying on the ground near the gas pumps and immediately administered advanced medical care at the paramedic level until rescue and additional officers arrived on scene. Through the investigation process, Fryeburg Police officers found that the 25year-old Scarborough man had accidentally overdosed on methamphetamine. He was transported to Memorial DRUGS, Page A
mation,” Moen said. The fire chief was standing at the podium during the Casco Board of Selectmen’s regular meeting. Earlier, he had scanned the halls of the community center, looking for the person who was supposed to be honored. Then, as he explained to the board what he had planned to present to Akers, he caught sight of him sitting in the audience. “That is typical of Cliff’s style — he is pretty under the radar,” Moen laughed before continuing the presentation. “We thought it appropriate, given his time, that we honor with him a mantle clock,” he said. “For all the time he has given,” he said.
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(Continued from Page A) Hospital in Conway, N.H. and was in critical condition at the scene. The male’s identity is not being released at this time due to pending charges. Officers seized 1.6 grams of a substance that field tested positive for bath salts from the scene. Officers charged a passenger in the vehicle, Elizabeth Nappi, 25, of Biddeford, with felony possession of schedule “W” drugs. Further charges are forthcoming. “It’s always a tough situation and a drain on our resources when we respond to these types of calls. I credit the officers’ prompt response and medical cross training for perhaps saving the life of a 25-year-old addict,” Chief Potvin said. “It was a job well done by all of the public safety responders.”
FORGING BRIGHT FUTURES The heat from a fire is used so that metals can be softened and re-shaped into an object such as a horseshoe, braided coat hook, ornamental railing or piece of jewelry. Ryan Adams, an instructor of classes for High School Alternative Education at Crooked River Adult and Community Education Center, teaches students about metalsmithing on Friday afternoon. In addition to the demonstration of metalsmithing, students learned about its history in early America as well as how heat changes the chemical makeup of different types of metal. (De Busk Photo)
Fire damages Lovell home LOVELL — The Lovell Volunteer Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 441 Main Street, Lovell, at approximately 12:27 p.m. last Wednesday, Oct. 1. Arriving units found a one-story wood frame structure heavily involved in fire on the northern side of the building with exten-
sion into the remaining structure. Members of the fire department pulled hose line and preceded a heavy defensive attack and were able to gain control of the fire within an hour or so. At the time of the fire, the residence was LOVELL FIRE, Page A
(Continued from Page A) in Randolph was charged with attaching false plates, possession of a usable amount of marijuana and sale and use of drug paraphernalia by Officer Reese. 7:18 p.m. Officer Jones attempted to locate a darkcolored Chevy that was operating without lights on the Portland Road. 7:44 p.m. A woman’s boyfriend was drunk and being volatile at a Main Street apartment. 8:14 p.m. A passenger was driving the vehicle on North High Street near Bruce Warren Lane. 9:04 p.m. Someone was parked in another person’s parking spot on Depot Street. Police advised the caller that 911 was for emergency calls only, and that he should use the non-emergency number in the future. 9:41 p.m. A large 12-foot fire was reportedly burning close to a structure in Naples, and Bridgton emergency personnel provided assistance. 9:54 p.m. A small blue sedan was all over the road on North High Street, coming from Fryeburg, and was speeding. 10:49 p.m. A vehicle on Depot Street was illegally parked and had a dog inside. Police were asked to help identify and locate the owner. 11:05 p.m. A woman who did not feel safe where she was staying asked for police help because she had nowhere else to go. Saturday, October 4 12:50 p.m. A silver SUV hit another vehicle in the Dunkin’ Donuts parking lot and then drove off. 3:07 p.m. A 17-year-old male from Richards Way in Saco was charged with exceeding the speed limit by BLOTTER, Page A
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State Park boat launch closed The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry’s Bureau of Parks and Lands is making it easier for boaters to get access to Sebago Lake and the Songo River for recreational opportunities. Beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 15, the boat launch
at Sebago Lake State Park will undergo renovations and maintenance work. The launch will be closed during the duration of the work, which is expected to run into late November. The remainder of the day area portion of the park, which is located in Casco,
will continue to operate from 9 a.m. until sunset daily. The renovations to the launch, which averages 1,700 boats a season, will include a new, wider concrete ramp, and centrallylocated floats. The work will improve boater’s abil-
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(Continued from Page A) AHCH in 1966. He believes the film is a must-see documentary because, while most Americans would say they would hope to die peacefully, at home, surrounded by family and loved ones, precious few people are able to realize that hope. The reason that hope is not realized, as the film illustrates, has everything to do with a culture that still focuses overwhelmingly on cure, said Karen Flynn, AHCH’s Director of Hospice, who will moderate the event. “There are so many things
that can happen when a person has a sudden change in health status, that even though they may have an advance directive, that voice can get lost,” she said. Flynn speaks from her own bitter experience. Her father had an advance care directive, she said, but unfortunately it wasn’t very specific. While staying in Florida, his heart stopped, and he was put on full life support in the ambulance. He woke up six days later with his brain function much reduced. Doctors, who hadn’t treated him previously, tried to save him by putting him in
an induced coma. “He died alone, in pain, and really without dignity,” said Flynn. Because the doctors didn’t know her father and hadn’t spoken to him about his wishes, the advance care directive itself wasn’t sufficient grounds for removing the ventilator. “An ICU doctor will always do everything until the very last breath. And we even see this in our hospice programs — the attitude of, “there’s always something more we can do,” especially with all of the recent advances in treating both chronic and catastrophic illness.
Perhaps, said Flynn, the “something more we can do” is to acknowledge and accept when heroic medical measures no longer make sense, and to switch the focus to patient-centered care. Creating advance care directives that are more specific, and are signed by a physician, is one important step. Flynn said the Oct. 20 event in Bridgton will be followed up by other similar events around the region, including a gathering on Nov. 7 at the Lepage Conference Center in Lewiston. For more information, call her at 795-9405.
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FRYEBURG — The Maine-based Beehive Design Collective presents their high-energy, interactive graphics workshop, Mesoamerica Resiste, on Friday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m., at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center. Over eight years in the making, the Mesoamerica Resiste graphic is a collaboratively-made, highlydetailed, allegorical illustration brought to life by the Bees themselves: volunteer activists, storytellers, and educators who use handdrawn cartoons and stories
from grassroots communities to explore the connections between our local, everyday stories and the bigger picture of our historical movement. Project Mesoamerica (formerly “Plan Puebla Panama”), a development project of unprecedented scale, aims to colonize and transform the land from Mexico to Columbia in the interest of building infrastructure to facilitate resource extraction set out to do more than 500 and create more “efficient” years ago. global trade routes…just as Plan Mesoamerica would early European monarchies cause devastating habitat loss for migratory species whose ranges span from the Arctic to the Antarctic, displace Indigenous Peoples from their lands, and accel(Continued from Page A) erate urbanization, poverty, unoccupied as the occupants — Dan and Denice Patton and cultural homogeni— were heading out of town. The Pattons had three cats; all zation. But there is good but one had been accounted. The Pattons are being assisted news, too — we highlight by the American Red Cross. the countless stories of There were no injuries to any civilians or firefighters durinspiring, courageous, and ing the incident. The Lovell Fire Department was assisted by creative resistance throughStoneham, Sweden, Fryeburg and Saco Valley fire departout the region! ments; with EMS assistance from Fryeburg and Stoneham Told in plainspoken Rescue units. Traffic on Main Street (Route 5) was down to and accessible language, one lane of travel during the fire. the Bees’ engaging narraFrom the initial investigation by the Lovell Fire Department tive combines clearheaded and the Maine Fire Marshal investigator, it appears that the analysis with the heartfire originated in the front bedroom area and likely involved felt imperative to orgaan overheated electric cord or an appliance. The residence nize, support, and engage has been deemed a total loss. these often overwhelmFire units cleared the scene at approximately 5:45 p.m.
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HOW OLD IS SHE? The Bridgton Historical Society knows who is in this picture from their collection, Society (Mrs. Isaac Styles), but how old is the photo? Find out at the Society’s annual meeting on Sunday, Oct. 19, at the Society’s museum on Gibbs Avenue. The public is invited to the 1 p.m. gathering, which begins with a thank you cookout, followed by a brief business meeting at 2 p.m. and the program, “Identifying Your Family Photographs,” with David Mishkin. Admission is $5 for nonmembers, or join at the door!
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(Continued from Page A) 30 miles an hour or more by Officer Muise. 5:30 p.m. A disabled vehicle was parked in the driveway of the SAD #61 Superintendent’s Office. 5:33 p.m. A resident of 37 Main Street said a woman who moved into another apartment there the night before was scared of her boyfriend, who she said had broken her phone. The woman had knocked on his door to ask for his help. Police had responded to the couple’s apartment the previous evening. Sunday, October 5 9:37 a.m. A woman said her ex was outside in his car at 33 Wayside Avenue trying to get their children. The woman did not want him to have the children because he made mention of drinking. 10:32 a.m. A black Subaru and a red car collided near 257 Main Street, causing property damage but no injuries. 2:22 p.m. A dog was hit by a car on Main Street near TD Banknorth. The dog was injured and limping, and was last seen walking behind the bank. 5 p.m. Gunshots were heard coming from Knights Hill Road near Berry Road at the Sweden town line. 8:35 p.m. A male juvenile became upset with his grandparents and ran off. BUILDING 40+ YEARS IN THE LAKES REGION AREA
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Stan Cohen pens his 500th Medicare nugget (Continued from Page A) by appointment. BN. Can you offer a few examples as to why counseling has been a rewarding experience? Stan Cohen: In the early days of Part B (the prescription drug program), which started in 2006, when it started, people didn’t understand it. It was going to be offered by private insurance companies. There were a lot of them. In the first year, there were 25 or 26 plans available in Maine, now there are 30. People didn’t know what to do or how to take advantage of them. There were no programs. There were some Medicare supplement plans that had some drug coverage. This was a brand new thing. Dave Diller asked me to come into his drug store, which was on Main Street, and help some of his customers who were looking for some help finding a plan. I set up a little computer in his store. My very first client was a frail fellow, who came in almost in tears because he didn’t know what to do, didn’t know how to do it, but knew it was something he was supposed to do. I helped him get through it. When we finished, he had a piece of paper that verified that he had a plan, he stood up and came around the little table and gave me a hug. He was so relieved that it had been taken care of. There are a number of examples like that. I get cards from people, after I have seen them, thanking me so much for helping them out. It’s an anxiety-provoking problem when there is something important in your life and you don’t know how to handle it. Unfortunately, there are a lot of people out there that need help, but don’t seek it. It’s too bad because help is out there, they just don’t take advantage of it and miss out. The first thing I talk about when they sit in front of me is that the fact you have to ask these me these questions is no reflection on you or your intelligence. I have a brother-in-law who is a scientist, who came to me for help. He has a Ph.D, twice. So don’t feel badly about asking those questions. Another reward, as a counselor, is the fact that I have been able to help, financially, very, very low-income people. Because I know about programs that are available to help them and how to apply for them, saves them a lot of money. A client who applies and successfully enters the program no longer has to pay the Part B premium, which is $105 — $105 a month, which is a big deal for some people. It saves in other ways too. To be able to help someone who are down and out, is very, very rewarding — it really makes me feel good. I’ve been very fortunate in my life. Born into a modest, low-income family in Cambridge, Mass., education was a big deal in my house. Because I went into the Armed Services, I was able to get the G.I. Bill, and went to college. So, it is giving something back to the community. BN. Do you think your financial background helped you? Stan Cohen: I think my background in finance really helped a lot. I was in marketing at Polaroid Corp. for 19 years, and I’ve been an administrator. Paperwork is not a big deal for me. I learned how to use a computer back in 1983–84. I became fairly proficient with spreadsheets, which enabled me to do a better job. That background has helped. I was named to the Board of Directors of SMAA that same year, Sept. 2004. They have been very helpful to me and very supportive. They have been a source of a wealth of information and materials I use. I still go in to Scarborough occasion-
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ally for training to be sure that I am up on things. It is critical in rural communities, like ours, to have organizations like SMAA, one of five agencies in the state that runs a number of different programs such as Meals on Wheels, Matter of Balance and caregiving support to name just a few, that are valuable to people in rural areas. These organizations cannot survive without help from communities. BN. I understand you have been recognized for your counseling work? Stan Cohen: Being humble, initially Stan did not feel it was necessary to publish the awards, but we pressed and he gave in — Met Life Older Volunteers Enrich America honor, 2008; Maine Governor’s Volunteer Recognition, 2009; Molina Community Champions award, 2013. BN. How do you go about writing the weekly ‘nugget?’ Stan Cohen: I have a number of resources. I get e-mails each day from some of these organizations that I subscribe to. The Kaiser Foundation is an important one. They list all of the articles published the previous 24 hours related to either Medicare or health insurance or Affordable Care Act. I can click on them and get more information that I might need. I read all that stuff — skim the articles that may not interest me as much. Often times, there will be a piece that I think would make for a good nugget. So, I take that information and expand a little on it. Sometimes, I think it might be time for a piece with a little dialogue — Mr. Cohen and someone talking about some aspect of Medicare. Some come out of sessions I have had. If I get a question that isn’t an ordinary one, and I realize other people should know the answer to that, then I’ll make it into a Medicare Nugget. Sometimes, I might repeat a nugget that I wrote a year ago simply because it might be the time to refresh people’s memory about a certain topic. If it is too long, people will stop reading. My theory is keep it short and interesting, it will get read. If it is too long, it won’t get read. People will read a nugget, and then come to me asking to elaborate more on what I had published in the paper. It happens a lot. I’ve received some good feedback. BN. When you feel its time to give up counseling and writing the nugget, will someone take your place? Stan Cohen: There is someone in the wings who might be interested in taking over for me. I try to continually encourage her. With the exception of Phil Ohman, who really doesn’t do counseling until the open enrollment period (OctoberNovember), there is no one else in the northern end of Cumberland County except me. There is no one close to Fryeburg. I get a lot of clients from Fryeburg, Lovell and Brownfield —which is Oxford County — the Agency on Aging that covers that area is Seniors Plus out of Lewiston, but it is much more convenient for them to come see me in Bridgton than go there. BN. What do you do in your spare time? Stan Cohen: I read a lot. We like to spend more time with our grandchildren, who are all over the place. I like to work with my hands. I have a little shop in the barn. I like to travel, a little. NUGGET #500 By Stan Cohen Medicare Volunteer Counselor According to a new report by the Partnership for the New American Economy (printed in the Washington Post), U.S. immigrants’ net contribution to Medicare’s Trust Fund, was $183 billion between 1996 and 2011. U.S.-born Americans? Negative $69 billion. That means that immigrants have been pumping a lot more money in than they take out, while the rest of the population has been doing just the opposite. On a per person basis, immigrants contributed $62 more per person to the Medicare trust fund than the U.S.-born, and claim $172 less in benefits.
“Our analysis indicates that noncitizen immigrants, a group that includes both authorized and unauthorized immigrants, played a particularly large role subsidizing the care of the U.S.-born population…” A special note to my readers: This is my 500th “Nugget.” About 10 year’s worth. Reader feedback has been positive (thank you) and the Nuggets also serve to remind seniors that I am still available for one-on-one consultations. So I’ll continue to submit these snippets – at least for now. Until next week… Stan Cohen, a Medicare volunteer counselor, is available for free, one-on-one consultations by appointment only. Call 647-3116 to arrange for an appointment.
Bald Pate hike this Saturday Come along with Loon Echo Land Trust (LELT) Stewardship Manager Jon Evans on a rewarding hike up the Pate Trail at Bald Pate Mountain to take in the season’s glorious colors this Saturday, Oct. 11 at 9 a.m. Hikers should use the alternative parking for Bald Pate on Moose Cove Lodge Road, a short distance south of the main parking area on Route 107. Parking is approximately a half-mile on the left. The Micah Trail will be taken to the Pate Trail for a challenging scramble to the “Pate,” where gorgeous views of Sebago and other lakes and ponds can be observed. From there, guests will continue to the main summit before heading down the west side of the South Face Loop back to the parking area. The round trip
will be approximately two to three hours depending on the pace of the group. Foliage should be near peak for this strenuous hike. Sturdy hiking shoes or boots and water are necessary. Layers of clothing and snacks are always encouraged! Loon Echo preserves nearly 6,000 acres of land and manages 25 miles of multi-use trails in Bridgton, Denmark, Harrison, Naples, Casco, Raymond and Sebago. Its mission is to conserve the region’s natural resources and character for current and future generations. All Loon Echo hikes are free; however, donations are always welcome and will qualify you for a one-year membership. Find out more about Loon Echo by visiting www.loonecholandtrust.org or call 647-4352.
The annual Waterford Fall Foliage 5K Road Race and 1 Mile Fun Run is set for this Sunday, Oct. 12. The Fun Run is for ages 12 and under and starts at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $5 preregistered and $5 on race day. The 5K Road Race and 5K Fitness Walk start at noon. Cost is $15 preregistered and $20 on race day. To register online, go to www.active.com Various awards will be given in age categories for both the Fun Run and 5K. The 5K course is described as a
“challenging out and back” with the start being in historical Waterford Flat. Roads leading to the event area will close at 11:20 a.m. Please, no pets. Another treat will be the annual Chili Cook-off, sponsored by the Waterford/ Harrison PTO. Free samples for all 5K participants, while a nominal fee is charged for spectators. Hot dogs and baked goods will also be on sale. For race registration, contact Geo and Roxanne Ames at 583-2603.
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Meeting on bus service planned (Continued from Page A) Region Bus to Bridgton last summer. “Getting the bus service extended to Bridgton is important for several reasons,” said RTP’s Dan Goodman. “It allows residents a affordable way to access Portland, provides options to get to worksites outside the Lake Region, go to school, visit friends and family, or get to medical appointments.” Krieg added, “Catching the bus to Bridgton is important for local mer-
chants, workers with jobs here, and getting to Bridgton Hospital.” One-way fares along the Lakes Region Bus route, cost $3 per trip, $2 for seniors. The bus travels along Route 302 and Forest Avenue, terminating at Elm and Congress in downtown Portland. Commuter passes are available. Bus service is suspended for 11 national holidays and during hazardous weather conditions. The RTP’s bus stop at Bridgton’s
Community Center has been approved. Applications for stops at Lake Region High School and Bridgton Hospital are at Maine Department of Transportation (MEDOT) awaiting approval. Anyone wishing to be an active participant in getting the bus to Bridgton and can’t come to the first meeting on Oct. 15 please e-mail George Bradt at applewood1@myfairpoint.net. Anyone with questions about the project is urged to call 647-2389.
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Denmark manager (Continued from Page A) he said. It also allowed him to be part of a small town, with Denmark’s population of 1,500. He is very impressed with what he’s seen so far. Attending a public hearing last week on what elements need to be part of a new ordinance for the town-owned Perley Mills Community Forest, Merhalski said town leaders have done an excellent job of preparing to take on what should be an exciting and ambitious project. “It’s rare to see the level of commitment” that is evident among the citizens of Denmark, he said. Selectmen and town employees and others he’s met so far have all been “exceptionally friendly, very open, very honest,” said Merhalski. “They’re very willing to share with me all of their cards. It’s nice to be in a community where people care about one another.” He said he and his wife Anna, with their six-monthold daughter Isabel, are looking for a place to live nearby and will be relocating in the near future.
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Promised puppy By Ann Ruel Special to The News It was back in February of 2012 and my world had spun out of control into a place I never thought I would be. It was a dark place, going through heavy chemotherapy to fight stage-3 breast cancer. Looking back three years later, it is hard to think about. The life-changing event changes one, not only from the outside, but the spirit and soul are transformed. It is important for people to realize that breast cancer is found
in one out of eight women and the effects of the treatment take us down and out on many levels. I write this story, not because I want to go back to relive the event, but to emphasize the importance of the heart. Reaching out and helping someone going through cancer — breast, or any other form of cancer — is important. So, with breast cancer awareness month, I want to write a story of love, faith and hope for those enduring cancer and to warm the heart in today’s surround-
Breakfasts & Suppers Saturday, October 11 The Ladies Auxiliary of the Ronald St. John VFW Post #9328 will hold a Public Supper German Celebration at the post on Waterford Road in Harrison from 5 to 7 p.m. The menu is schnitzel (chicken), bratwurst and sauerkraut, German potato salad, coleslaw, turnip/potato au gratin casserole, pickled beets, German bread and hot apple dumplings. Beer and wine is also available for $3; sodas cost $1. The meal costs $10 for adults and $5 for children. Join them for Harrison’s own “Oktoberfest” celebration, with good German food, music and fun. A Harvest Supper will be served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the North Sebago Methodist Church on Route 114 in North Sebago. The meal will be corned beef with all the usual veggies. The Uptown Cruizahs Car Club of Oxford will be hosting a Benefit Spaghetti Supper from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Anderson-Staples Post 112 American Legion Hall on King Street in Oxford. The proceeds will go toward funeral and medical expenses for Keith Swan of Bryant Pond, a longtime member, who passed away suddenly Sept. 11. The menu is spaghetti, garlic bread, tossed salad, homemade desserts and beverages. Cost is $8 adults, $5 children ages 5-12, and under 5 free. There will also be a Chinese Auction during the evening. FMI: Les Wing, 890-0870. The East Otisfield Free Baptist Church will hold an ovenbaked Barbecue Chicken Dinner, with seatings at 4:30 and 6 p.m. The menu will include hot vegetables, salads, rolls, and homemade pies, with gluten-free options available. The church is located at 231 Rayville Road, off Route 121 in Otisfield. Donations are appreciated. Sunday, October 12 The Windham Knights of Columbus will hold a Public Brunch from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 919 Roosevelt Trail (Route 302), Windham. The brunch includes fresh homemade pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, donuts and coffee, tea or juice, for just $6 per person. Proceeds support men and women seeking to become priests and religious community members in the Diocese of Portland. Tickets are available at the door. FMI: 595-8775. Wednesday, October 15 A free Community Lunch and pumpkin sharing will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Otisfield Community Hall on Route 121 in Otisfield. The menu is roast pork, scalloped potatoes, carrots, salads, apple crisp, coffee and tea. Donations are appreciated. If you need a ride, call Nancy Coombs at 627-4374. If you’d like to help, call Dave McVety at 539-4368. Thursday, October 16 The Wilkins Community House in Waterford will be the site of a Community Potluck Supper at 6 p.m. All are welcome! The Community House is located in Waterford Flat on Plummer Hill Road behind the village green next door to the church. Community suppers are held on the third Thursday of each month through May. The hosts for this supper are Joann Fillebrown and Clara Hamlin. Bring a friend and a dish to share and enjoy chatting with new friends and neighbors. Saturday, October 18 A Pancake Breakfast will be sponsored by Oriental Lodge #13 from 7 to 10 a.m. at their Lodge on Route 117 in Bridgton. The menu is pancakes, eggs, bacon, toast, juice and coffee. Cost is $7 for adults, $4 for children. For questions, call Michael Gavett at 899-6526. A Harvest Supper will be sponsored by the Daughters of the Nile of Oriental Lodge #13 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at their Lodge on Route 117 in Bridgton. The menu includes turkey, stuffing, potato, gravy, squash, carrots, cranberry sauce, rolls, gingerbread, punch and coffee. Cost is $9 for adults, $5 for children. The supper will benefit the children of the Shriner’s Childrens Hospital in Boston, Mass. For questions, call Valerie Gavett at 420-7482. Finnish, American and other ethnic foods will be served at a Public Buffet Supper at 5 p.m. at the Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple Street, West Paris. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children under 12. Sunday, October 19 The Bridgton/Fryeburg Knights of Columbus will hold a Pancake Brunch at 11:30 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church Parish Hall, Route 5 in Fryeburg. Tickets are $8 and are available at the door or from any Knight. Proceeds from this event will be donated to the Mother Seton House in Fryeburg to provide support to pregnant women, new mothers and infants in need. A Bean/Casserole Supper will be served at 5 p.m. at the South Bridgton Congregational Church, with music to follow. For reservations, call Sandy at 647-2800.
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ing darkness. With my journey starting in Oct. 6, 2011 with my double mastectomy and reconstruction, I then began heavy rounds of chemo in Nov. 2011. I won’t go into a lot of detail, but I realize today, we are all a science experiment when it comes to chemo. Because we are all different, the doctors never know the side effects. It was around the fourth or fifth chemo treatment in Feb. As the chemo accumulates the side effects become more intense. Indescribable fatigue was my worst side effect, but neuropathy (numbness of fingers and feet) was setting in. Your life becomes paralyzed from the treatment and depression. Sadness surrounds not just you, but your family watching the treatment. My daughter, Rachel, was 14 at the time and had just started her freshman year in high school at Greater Portland Christian School, a one-hour trip each way. By Feb. 2012, we could not involve her in sports or other activities at the school. It became isolating and lonely. My heart was sad for her and I decided to research to possibly add a puppy to our household to lift up her spirits and give her a buddy. With that thought, I decided to pursue the cost of a Tibetan terrier, an adorable dog I had seen in Harrison a few years past. The dog had always piqued my interest. So, I got on the computer and inquired about the cost of a puppy with a random breeder I found, not even looking at where she lived. The inquiry was just to get an idea on cost, not really thinking it would go anywhere. Honestly, I made the inquiry and then forgot about it, call it chemo brain. It was one week later the breeder returned an email. She had read my story about my cancer, and what my daughter was going through, and wanted to give my daughter a free Tibetan terrier as a gift. My heart was overwhelmed and it lifted my spirits so much. The woman did not know me and her heart was amazing. She lived in California. I was not sure how that would work. With such a kind gift, I approached my husband, who pretty much was handling everything for me. I knew this may not go well, and I was correct when I told him the story. He thought it was a great offer, but now was not the time. Knowing PUPPY, Page B
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Women in business social planned for October 16 There are a surprisingly large number of women who own businesses in the Lake Region, according to Carrye Castleman-Ross, owner of the Tap House in Bridgton. Especially when you count home business owners. Clearly, these women need to get together, she said, to network and talk about marketing and advertising.
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Animal welfare subject of talk Garden Club hosts talk
CONWAY, N.H. — The Conway Area Humane Society will hold a program on Lobby 101, a program on animal legislation in the state of New Hampshire, on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the shelter at 223 East Main Street, Conway, N.H. Lindsay Hamrick, New Hampshire State Director of the Humane Society of the United States, will talk about how people can become more effective animal advocates in a 90-minute presentation. She encourages people to bring their pressing animal welfare concerns, and will discuss how to influence state policy related to animals with an emphasis on the structure and process of the New Hampshire legislature. Participants will receive in-depth information about the Conway Shelter’s goals for the 2015 legislative session so that improved animal welfare laws will be passed in the Granite State. Light refreshments will be served. E-mail Lindsay Hamrick at LHamrick@humanesociety. PLEASE PROTECT ME — It seems this soulful dog would like to see more teeth in org if you have any ques- animal welfare laws, a subject that will be discussed on Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Conway Area Humane Society in Conway, N.H. tions.
Area Events
forming a flag retirement ceremony on Sunday, Oct. 12, at 5 p.m. The Post welcomes the public to attend this impressive ceremony. If you have a flag or flags that you feel need to be retired, please contact Cecil Barker, Post Commander, at 557-2621 or bring them personally to the ceremony. The Post is now back in business for public use of the hall following some water problems that affected the ground floor. Those problems have been corrected, the Post is safe and clean, so please join them for any or all of their events. The Post will also be holding their monthly Sunday breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 19, from 8 to 10 a.m.
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NAPLES — The Songo Garden Club will be meeting on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. at The Singer Center in Naples. Linda Jones of Skillin’s Nursery will be speaking on “Perennial Gardening in Maine,” and will be happy to conduct a question and answer period after her talk. Members are reminded that it is time to renew their membership if they haven’t already done so. The 2014-2015 Program Booklet will be distributed to paid members at this meeting. Also, the annual “Pumpkin Project” will take place on Thursday, Oct. 23, at 11 a.m. Members will meet in the Naples Town Gym to create fresh floral arrangements in little glass pumpkins. After lunch they will deliver these adorable arrangements to the residents of the Casco Inn. If you have any questions, or would like more information about these meetings or The Songo Garden Club, please call Deb Dean at 693-4871.
Area births
Arianna Normandin and Michael Kimball of North Conway, N.H. have a boy, Mekonnen Allan Kimball, born Sept. 17, 2014 at Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H. Mekonnen weighed seven pounds, eight ounces. Maternal grandparents are Rosemary and Rene Normandin of Fryeburg. Paternal grandparent is Lena Kimball of Waterford. Chris and Ruth Niles of Bridgton have a girl, Lillian Katherine Niles, born Sept. 14, 2014 at Bridgton Hospital. Lillian weighed six pounds, eight ounces. Candace Shirley and Jonathan Neff of Bridgton have a boy, Caleb Alexander Neff, born at Bridgton Hospital. Caleb joins a brother, Joseph M. Neff, 2. Maternal grandparent is Colleen Shirley, Lowell, Mass. Paternal grandparent is Michelle Neff of Medford, Mass. Meghan and Steven Doucette of Oxford have a girl, Sophia Joslynn Doucette, born Oct. 1, 2014 at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway. Sophia weighed eight pounds, four ounces. Maternal grandparents are Eric and Stephanie Wardwell of Oxford. Paternal grandparents are Mark and Dorothy Doucette of Harrison and Earol Doucette of Waterford.
All things chocolate will be available for sampling and purchase at a Chocolate JEWELRY • FASHION • GIFTS Festival on Saturday, Oct. 11, CHILDREN’S • GARDEN from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bridgton United Methodist Church on Main Street in Yard and Bake Sale in Lovell Bridgton. The proceeds will LOVELL — A Yard and Bake Sale will be held on Monday, go toward the “No More Oct. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lovell Plumbing & Heating Malaria!” program. Barn on Route 5 in Lovell, next to the Dump Road. There’ll Texas Hold ‘em be something for everyone, all to benefit Lovell Cadet Troop GARDEN DECOR Tourney Oct. 11 in #58 for their “Cosmic Overnight Adventure.” to 875-2116, or on their Facebook page. Harrison
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HARRISON — Gerry Smith of the Harrison Historical Society will present The Cumberland and Oxford Canal at Harrison Village Library on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 2 p.m. The canal, a civil engineering landmark, transported goods to and from the Lake Region to the seaport of Portland from 1830 to 1870. The canal also spurred the development of interior Cumberland County, particularly that of the towns along Long Lake. Learn more at this special presentation, which is free and open to the public. For more information, please call the library at 583-2970.
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CASCO — There’ll be pumpkin painting, crafts, cider and snacks at a family-themed Pumpkin & Crafts Party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at Sebago Lake State Park’s Pine Grove Day Use Area in Casco. Children will be able to decorate their own trick-or-treat bags, make nature crafts, play beanbag toss, paint pumpkins and enjoy cider, snacks EVENTS, Page B
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CASCO — Casco Recreation will be offering Pickleball for adults on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the Casco Community Center Gymnasium starting Wednesday, Oct. 15. Whether or not you have played pickleball before, come join coach Kurt Peterson for a free night of fun and exercise. Please register by contacting Casco Recreation Director Beth Latsey at 6274187 or e-mail recreation@cascomaine.org. Join up and be part of one of America’s fastest-growing sports.
HARRISON — The VFW American Legion Post is sponsoring a Candidates Night on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. at the VFW Hall on the Waterford Road in Harrison. Confirmed as attending are House Dist. #98 candidates Lisa Villa and Phyllis Ginzler, and House Dist. 13 candidates Jim Met Opera Live presents Le Nozze di Figaro Hamper and Rose Rogers-Wells. Senate candidates have also FRYEBURG — Opera enthusiast Joe De Vito will presbeen invited and have not yet responded. Refreshments will ent his always informative and entertaining opera workshop be served by the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. on Thursday, Oct. 16, at 3 p.m. at the Leura Hill Eastman Nemitz to speak at Performing Arts Center at Fryeburg Academy. The free workshop, on Mozart’s masterpiece, Le Nozze di Figaro will Oxford County Dems meeting SOUTH PARIS — The Oxford County Democrats will prepare attendees for the Met Opera’s spirited new producwelcome special guest Bill Nemitz at a Meet the Candidates tion of the opera, to be telecast Live in HD at LHE/PAC on supper and program planned for Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 5 Saturday, Oct. 18, from 1 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $26 adults, p.m. at the First Congregational Church on Main Street in $23 seniors and $18 for students. Order online at fryeburSouth Paris. Nemitz is a news columnist for the Portland gacademy.org/tickets or call 935-9232. Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram. After 10 years Halloweenfest at Maine Wildlife Park as a city editor and assistant managing editor/sports for the GRAY — The Maine Wildlife Park is offering two nights Portland Newspapers, Nemitz has, since 1995, been writing of fun among the park’s native wildlife with a Halloweenfest three columns a week on a wide variety of topics. The sup- on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17 and 18, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. per menu will feature chicken pie, with veggie option, plus each night. There’ll be Halloween displays, haunted hayrides, accompaniments for $10 per person at the door. Please RSVP games, contests, door prizes and more. Wear your costumes! Regular admission fees apply. The park is located on Route 26 in Gray. For more information, call 657-4977. A stop at the Loon means a journey into an ever-changing world that delights the senses — truly a unique gift shop
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SEBAGO — Come meet Democratic candidate for the Maine House of Representatives and incumbent Christine Powers on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 7:30 p.m. at Spaulding Memorial Library, 282 Sebago Road, Sebago. Powers will be at the library to meet voters and answer any questions. For more information, call the library at 787-2321.
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Peace once more reigns as fair ends Lovell by Ethel Gilmore-Hurst Lovell Correspondent 925-3226 ehurst3@yahoo.com Lake Outlet Dam. It was well written, and I can’t imagine how much research went into the piece. Historical Society President Cathy Stone did a fantastic job. I know I learned something. For all those chefs out there, the 7th Annual Battle of the Bowls of Chili Challenge is coming up in November, so you better start planning your batch to take the 2014 crown. There were 13 contestants last year cooking for bragging rights, and as usual it was hard for the judges to pick the winners. The Chili Challenge supports a great cause, Lovell’s Friends Helping Friends fuel assistance program. If this winter is as bad as last winter, we’ll need to fill the coffers. Start practicing those recipes to come out a winner. Lovell Fire Chief Tommie Mackenzie has been busy. At the New Suncook School community meeting, he had a chance to talk to the students about fire prevention, as Fire Prevention Week is being celebrated this week. He told the students how he
got involved with the volunteer fire department and how he came to be chief. He talked about safety in the home, particularly what they should do in case of fire. He emphasized the need for each family to discuss what they should do if there is a fire. They should agree on a meeting place when fleeing a house fire, and be ready to do the low-to-the-ground crawl and the fire roll if their clothes ignite. He reminded the students that every home should have smoke detectors, and they should be checked regularly. The New Suncook School PTA is launching the National PTA Reflection Art Contest, with the theme of “The World would be a Better Place If.” The six categories are visual arts, photography, literature, dance choreography, film production and music composition. The contest will be grade-oriented, with a Primary Division for K-2 students and an Intermediate Division for grades 3-5. For more information, go to www.PTAreflections.org.
Legion holding Turkey Shoot The American Legion Post #155 in Naples will be having their annual Turkey Shoot on Sunday, Oct. 19, at the post on Route 11 at noon. Bring your shotguns and buy the shells there. You can call 693-6285 for any questions you may have. Condolences go out to the family of Susan Shaw. She was a very, very nice lady. Had a heart of gold. She was right there for those who needed a shoulder to cry on, hugs or a kind word. She and her husband were the nicest couple around. Jolene remembers Susan as “Mom” when she was doing the food service for SAD
Naples by Cheryl Harmon Naples Correspondent 207-210-7337 scoopharmon01@gmail.com #61. A “sweet lady,” Jolene says. She will be missed by all who knew her. For those of you that saw Naples Rescue at my house last week, they were there for me. I had fallen down my bulkhead steps. Four steps, and I hit them all, and had to get five stitches under my lip.
There were no broken bones; I bruised my ribs though, and just got all bruised from top to bottom. Fryeburg lucked out last week, because the weatherman was wrong. It was a bit chilly after dark, but no rain until Friday night. There were lots of people, lots of
yummy food and wonderful animals. Happy first anniversary to Dale and Nichole Parady of Naples. Here’s to many more years of happiness. Dale’s daughter, Patience, was here to help them celebrate. My glads were planted late and they are just blooming. So beautiful. Dad always planted them for my mom — it was her birthday flower. The Casco Alliance Church will be having their Food Pantry distribution on Monday, Oct. 13, from 6 to 7 p.m. Put this on your calendar so you won’t forget. This date is a different Monday, for just this month.
Shaker Village Harvest Festival weaving, and embroidering by the R&R Spinners, Marji Thompson and the Embroiderers Guild of Maine. Free wagon rides with a vintage 1957 Farmall tractor will be offered throughout the day, and there’ll be free
face painting for kids along with free gourd decorating. All activities will take place in the Shakers’ historic 1830 barns. There’ll also be fee-based workshops, as follows: • 8 a.m. — Carol Beyna
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Rosie White at the library, or order it through Minerva. The friends of Penny Lusky will be holding a Benefit Supper and Silent Auction on Saturday, Oct. 11, at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Fryeburg to raise money to help defray the cost of traveling to Scarborough for treatments. The supper will be spaghetti with either meat sauce or without, salad, rolls, dessert and beverage. A donation of $8 for adults and $5 for children under 12. The generosity of the merchants in the valley’s surrounding towns is astounding in the many items donated for the Silent Auction. When you’re not feeling well, it’s difficult to deal with the many problems associated with illness. The support so far is amazing, and boosts Penny’s spirits every day.
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NEW GLOUCESTER — The season’s bounty has arrived! Come to the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village on Route 26 in New Gloucester for its end-of-season Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Freshly picked apples from the historic Shaker orchards will be offered for sale, along with free cider pressing and homemade Shaker apple fritters. Pumpkins, squash, potatoes, onions, carrots, late-season sweet corn, tomatoes, pickled beets, apple butter and pumpkin butter will be offered by Chipman’s Farm, neighbors to the Shakers since the 1790s. Seasonal mums, other late-season bloomers and houseplants will be available from Donna’s Greenhouse. Free, traditional craft demonstrations include wool carding, spinning, knitting,
The Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library will again be taking part in the “One Book, One Valley” program, which runs from Monday, Oct. 20 through Thursday, Oct. 30. This year’s chosen book is Flight of the Sparrow, a novel of early America written by Amy Belding Brown. The book is set over the years 1637- 1718 and tells the story of Mary Rolandson, who was taken by the Indians. It tells what happened when she returned to take her place in English society. For those interested, the book will be discussed at the Hobbs Library at their Adult Discussion Group on Monday, Oct. 20, at 1 p.m. On Thursday, Oct. 30, the author will speak at the North Conway Lutheran Church at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in reading the book can contact
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house were Dan and Denice Patton and their pet cats. The residence was declared unsafe to be occupied, so the Pattons are being aided by the Red Cross. Lovell Fire Chief Tommie C. McKenzie was appreciative of the aid provided by Fryeburg, Stoneham, Sweden and Saco Valley Fire Departments, as well as the EMS from Fryeburg and Stoneham Rescue. The Lovell Historical Society will be holding their Fall Harvest event at the Kimball-Stanford House on Sunday, Oct. 12. This is a family affair, with lots of stuff to entertain the children and adults. The petting zoo will fascinate the children, and the cider press will be a lesson in how they did it in the old days. Anyone interested in spinning and weaving can watch the experts at work in the fiber arts museum. Free pumpkin painting is another interest that will keep the kids busy. All this activity comes with a background of music by Birds on a Wire. Let’s not leave out the free refreshments and the huge bake sale. Get into the spirit of the season and have fun by joining your friends and neighbors at the Historical Society’s party. Members of the Lovell Historical Society received a great history lesson in the fall newsletter. The main story was the history of the Kezar
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Peace once more reigns in our area: the Fryeburg Fair is over for another year. Too bad the weather wasn’t better, but those hardy New Englanders showed up anyway. Congratulations to the Fryeburg Rescue for all their hard work answering calls during the fair and regular calls. Penny Parmenter and Robin Jensen manned the rescue booth at the fair, helping to fit free bicycle helmets for kids and adults. Another safety concern for the rescue as we approach winter is the fact that many homes do not have visible numbers on the houses. With snowdrifts and mailboxes being hidden by snow, it’s difficult for the rescue to verify a house number when they are called out in the middle of the night. In the Lovell town report, Rescue Chief Stephen Goldsmith alluded to signs that the rescue had for the purpose of better visibility. If anyone is interested, they can contact the rescue. They even will help you put them up. Remember, safety first for the winter. The Lovell Volunteer Fire Department was called to a residential fire on Main Street in Lovell on Oct. 1. The structure was heavily involved when the men arrived at the scene. With quick work, the men had the blaze under control within the hour. The occupants of the
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Sat., Oct. 18 — Pancake Breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m., Oriental Lodge #13, Rte. 117. FMI: Michael, 899-6526. ATTENTION TO ALL Sat., Oct. 18 — Open ORGANIZATIONS! House, 7-10 a.m. and 4-7 If you want your calendar list- p.m., Oriental Lodge #13, ing/press releases in our paper, Rte. 117. you must send it in, a week before Sat., Oct. 18 — Harvest the event date, either by e-mailing Supper by Daughters of the us at bnews@roadrunner.com or Nile, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., mailing P.O. Box 244, Bridgton, Oriental Lodge #13, Rte. ME 04009. 117. FMI: Valerie, 4207482. Sun., Oct. 19 — BRIDGTON Historical Fri., Oct. 10 — Joy of Singing, Bridgton Society, thank-you cook3 p.m., Community Center. Fri., Oct. 10 — Easy Riders out 1 p.m., business meetSnowmobile Club, 5:30 p.m., ing 2 p.m., followed by program, “Identifying Your Community Center. Sat., Oct. 11 — Hike up Bald Family Photographs,” with Pate Mountain by Loon Echo David Mishkin, museum, Land Trust, meet at alternative Gibbs Ave. Sun., Oct. 19 — parking so. of main parking on Bean/Casserole Supper, Rte. 107. FMI: 647-4352. Sat., Oct. 11 — Large Book 5 p.m., South Bridgton Sale, 9 a.m. to noon, North Congregational Church, music to follow. Bridgton Library. Sat., Oct. 11 — Chocolate Reservations: Sandy, 647Festival, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 2800. Bridgton United Methodist BROWNFIELD Church, Main St. Sat., Oct. 11 — Silent Mon., Oct. 13 — Bridgton Auction/Penny Sale by Lions Club, 5:30 p.m., Community Brownfield Rec, doors HONORING VETS — Five members of the Ronald G. St. John VFW Post 9328 in Harrison attended the “Welcome Center. open 4 p.m., Brownfield Home Ceremony” held at the Coles Land Transportation museum in Bangor this past Saturday, Oct. 4. Pictured Tue., Oct. 14 — Pokemon Community Center. left to right are Post members Richard Cerone (actually a Korean War vet), John Leisenring, Cecil Barker, Larry Club, 3:30 p.m., Community Sat., Oct. 18 — Newth and Lou Bernier. Center. Free SWOAM guidTue., Oct. 14 — Harvest Hills ed tour of Ten Mile River Animal Shelter meeting, 5 p.m., Demonstration Forest, 9 Fryeburg Academy. FMI: 935- Masonic Lodge, Rtes. 93 & 5. Historical Society, program 1-4 p.m., Norway Library, Main Community Center. Sat., Oct. 18 — Guided Walk on Marr family of Sweden St. FMI: 1-800-427-1241. a.m. to noon, registration 8:30 9232. Tue., Oct. 14 — Bridgton a.m., Notch Rd. off Rte. 5. Sun., Oct. 19 — Pancake by Greater Lovell Land Trust in and Waterford, 7 p.m., First Wed., Oct. 15 — Oxford Literary Taskforce, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Brunch, 11:30 a.m., St. Elizabeth Heald & Bradley Pond Reserve, Congregational Church, Waterford County Democrats, guest speakCASCO Community Center. 9:30 a.m. to noon, meet at Gallie Flat. er Bill Nemitz, 5 p.m., First Mon., Oct. 13 — Food Pantry Ann Seton Parish Hall, Rte. 5. Wed., Oct. 15 — Bible Study, Trail parking lot, Rte. 5, across Mon., Oct. 13 — Open House, Congregational Church, Main St., HARRISON Distribution, 6-7 p.m., Casco 6 p.m., Community Center. Thur., Oct. 9 — Hearing on from Palmer Lane. FMI: 925- Old Town House Museum, 1-3 So. Paris. RSVP: 875-2116. Wed., Oct. 15 — BCC Board Alliance Church (Oct. only). p.m. Thur., Oct. 16 — Adult changes to Harrison Library com- 1056. Wed., Oct. 15 — Pickleball Meeting, 6 p.m., Community Thur., Oct. 16 — Community Book Discussion, Dracula by puter use policy to comply with NAPLES with Kurt Peterson begins, 7 Center. Thur., Oct. 9 — Songo Garden Potluck Supper, 6 p.m., Wilkins Bram Stoker, 6:30 p.m., Norway Thur., Oct. 16 — American p.m., sponsored by Casco Rec, Children’s Internet Protection Act, Club, talk on perennial gardening Community House, Waterford Library, Main St., Norway. FMI: Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. Community Center gym. FMI: 6:30 p.m., library. 743-5309. Sat., Oct. 11 — Texas Hold with Linda Jones, 7 p.m., Singer Flat. 627-4187. to 3 p.m., Bridgton Healthcare, Fri., Oct. 17 — Antiques ‘em Tournament, doors open Center, Naples Village. AREA EVENTS Sat., Oct 18 — Pumpkin 186 Portland Rd. FMI: 1-800Appraisal Fair, noon-4 p.m., Bethel noon, play starts 1 p.m., VFW Thur., Oct. 9 — Scrabble, 7 Thur., Oct. 9 — Cancer Painting & Crafts Party, 10 a.m. 733-2767. p.m., library. Support Group for Women, noon Library, 5 Broad St., Bethel. FMI: Thur., Oct. 16 — Women in to 2 p.m., Sebago Lake State Park, Hall, Waterford Rd. Sat., Oct. 11 — Public Supper Fri., Oct. 10 — Dodge Booster to 1:30 p.m., Ripley Bldg., 193 824-2520. Pine Grove Day Use Area. FMI: Business Networking Social, 4 to Fri., Sat., Oct. 17, 18 — German Celebration, by Ladies Club Fundraiser by LRHS Class Main St., Norway. FMI: 744693-6231. 7 p.m., Depot Street Tap House, Halloweenfest, 5:30 to 9 p.m., Auxiliary, 5 to 7 p.m., VFW Post, of 2015, 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., Lake 6173. Depot St. DENMARK Region High School. Thur., Oct. 9 — SCORE Maine Wildlife Park, Rte. 26, Fri., Oct. 17 — Speaking Up Fri., Oct. 10 — Easy hike Waterford Rd. Sun., Oct. 12 — Flag Tue., Oct. 14 — Children’s Workshop, “Growing Your Gray. FMI: 657-4977. For Us Support Group, 11 a.m., to Notch Mountain, Hiram, by Sat., Oct. 18 — Breakfast, 7Retirement Ceremony, 5 p.m., Movie, 4 p.m., library. Business is not Optional, 6 to 7 Community Center. Denmark Mountain Hikers, 10 a.m., Open House, 7 a.m. to VFW Post, 195 Waterford Rd. Wed., Oct 15 — Book p.m., Norway Town Office, 19 Fri., Oct. 17 — Girl Scout meet at 8 a.m. at the Denmark Discussion, The Paris Wife by Danforth St., Norway. Register: 3 p.m., Crooked River Lodge of Troop #1939 meeting, 3:30 p.m., Congregational Church. FMI 207- FMI: 557-2621. Freemasons, Bolsters Mills Rd., Tue., Oct. 14 — Registration Paula McLain, 2 p.m., library. 743-0499. Community Center. 756-2247. Otisfield. FMI: 653-7234. begins, Youth Basketball, 5:30 to Thur., Oct. 16 — Child Sat., Oct. 11 — Shaker Fri., Oct. 17 — Moderate Sat., Oct. 18 — Electronic 7 p.m., Fire Station Community Internet Protection Act Policy reVillage Fall Harvest Festival, 10 hike traversing ridge of Pleasant Recycling Event, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., view & update, 7:15 p.m., library. a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Rte. 26, New Mountain via the SW Ridge Trail, Room. FMI: 583-2241. behind Windham Mall. All towns Wed., Oct. 15 — Historical Sun., Oct. 19 — Turkey Shoot, Gloucester. FMI: 926-4597. Denmark, by Denmark Mountain Sat., Oct. 11 — Oxford Hills can participate. FMI: 232-8291, Hikers, meet at 8 a.m. at the program on the Cumberland and noon, American Legion, Rte. 11. Oxford Canal with Gerry Smith, 2 FMI: 693-6285. Honey Bee Club, 1 p.m., Extension 653-5989. Denmark Congregational Church. Sat., Oct. 18 — Animal p.m., library. FMI: 583-2970. Center, 9 Olson Rd., So. Paris. RAYMOND FMI 207-756-2247. Welfare Legislation in N.H., 12:30 Wed., Oct. 15 — Candidates Sat., Oct. 11 — Uptown Thur., Oct. 9 — Talk on perFRYEBURG Night by VFW American Legion Cruizahs Benefit Spaghetti to 2 p.m., Conway Area Humane Thur., Oct. 9 — Macbeth op- Post, 7 p.m., VFW Hall, Waterford imenopause, menopause with Supper for Keith Swan, 4-7 Society, 223 E. Main St., Conway, Deborah Cowens, 6-8 p.m., liera workshop with Joe DeVito, Rd. p.m., American Legion, King St., N.H. brary. FMI: 892-1819. Sat., Oct. 18 — Public Buffet 3 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman LOVELL Sat., Oct. 11 — Erica Brown Oxford. FMI: 890-0870. Supper of Finnish, American & Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Sat., Oct. 11 — Barbecue Thur., Oct. 9 — Writing and the Bluegrass Connection, 7 Academy. Chicken Dinner, seatings 4:30 and other ethnic foods, 5 p.m., Finnishp.m., library. FMI: 627-3351. American Heritage Center, 8 Sat., Oct. 11 — Met Opera Group, 12:30 p.m., library. Thur., Oct. 9 — Youth Book Wed., Oct. 15 — Raymond 6 p.m., East Otisfield Free Baptist Maple St., West Paris. Live, Verdi’s Macbeth, 1 to 5 p.m., Church, 231 Rayville Rd., off Rte. Sat., Oct. 18 — Harvest Dance Szechuan, Hunan Leura Hill Eastman Performing Discussion Group, Escape by Library Annual Board meeting, 6 121, Otisfield. Grabenstein, 2:30 to 4 p.m., p.m., library. with SF Jones Band, 7:30 p.m., & Cantonese Cuisine Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy. Chris Sat., Oct. 11 — Swingin’ library. SEBAGO FMI: 935-9232. Bears Square Dance, 7-10 p.m., Otisfield Community Hall. Sun., Oct. 12 — Fall Harvest Sun., Oct. 19 — FinnishSat., Oct. 11 — Harvest Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Sat., Oct. 11 — Benefit Supper Dine In or Take Out American Heritage Society, 2 & Silent Auction for Penny Lusky, Family Program by Lovell Supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., No. Sebago St., So. Paris. FMI: 782-4050. 5-7 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Historical Society, old -time fall Methodist Church, Rte. 114. Sun., Oct. 11 — Friends p.m., Finnish-American Heritage DAILY SPECIALS Wed., Oct. 15 — Meet the and Neighbors Sunday, worship Center, 8 Maple St., West Paris. Church. FMI: 557-3382, 256- harvesting practices, 1 to 4 p.m., Kimball-Stanford House. FMI: 743-5677. Candidates Night with Maine Tel: (207) 647-8890 0594. Mon., Oct. 13 — Yard & Bake House Rep. Christine Powers, service 9 a.m., followed by reThur., Oct. 16 — Le Nozze freshments, Poland Community MAJOR CREDIT CARDS di Figaro opera workshop with Sale to benefit Lovell Cadet Troop 7:30 p.m., Spaulding Memorial Church, Rte. 26. ONGOING WEEKLY ARE ACCEPTED Joe DeVito, 3 p.m., Leura Hill #58, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lovell Library. FMI: 787-2321. Sun., Oct. 12 — Public DAILY Plumbing & Heating Barn, 7 DAYS A WEEK Eastman Performing Arts Center, Brunch by Windham Knights WATERFORD Summer/Winter Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 Sat., Oct. 18 — Open House Fryeburg Academy. Thur., Oct. 9 — Waterford of Columbus, 11 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., Clyde Bailey Drop In Center, Sun.-Thurs. 11 am - 9 pm/8:30 pm Sat., Oct. 18 — Met Opera & Tours, 9 a.m. to noon, Delta p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help 224 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302), Fri. & Sat. 11 am - 10 pm/9:30 pm Live in HD, Le Nozze di Figaro 919 Roosevelt Trl., No. Casco. Casco/Naples/Raymond American Legion Post #155 Church, 160 Main Street by Mozart, 1-5 p.m., Leura Hill Windham. FMI: 595-8775. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon Bridgton, ME 04009 TF34 Eastman Performing Arts Center, Mon., Oct. 13 — Guided to 1 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Fri., Oct. 10th SATURDAY: Walk, Shepard’s Farm, Norway, Church, Sweden Rd., Bridgton. 6:30 p.m. by Healthy Oxford Hills, 4-5 p.m. O/D FMI: 739-6222. MONDAYS Tue., Oct. 14 — Avoiding Jumpin’ Janes Senior fraud, tips by AARP’s Peter Sun., Oct. 19th• Noon • Call for details Kawonczyk, 6:30 p.m., Conway Fitness, 9-10 a.m., Bridgton Town Hall, No. High St. FMI: 647-2402, Library, Conway, N.H. Wed., Oct 15 — Free 647-4134. Storytime for Preschoolers Community Lunch & pumpkin sharing, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with Miss Liz, ages under five, Hall Rental • 693-6285 Otisfield Community Hall, Rte. 10-11 a.m., Lovell Library. Route 11 Naples, ME 693-6285 Knittervention, weekly knit121, Otisfield. FMI: 627-4374. check out our website at: americanlegionpost155.com Crooked River Lodge A.F. & A.M. CALENDAR, Page B Wed., Oct. 15 — SeniorsPlus,
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ting circle, 10 a.m., North Bridgton Library. All crafters welcome. Gathering Space, 10 a.m. to noon, Raymond Village Church Vestry. FMI: 655-7749. Preschool Storytime, 10 to 11 a.m., Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library. Baby/Toddler Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Raymond Library. Storytime, 10:30 a.m., North Bridgton Library. Bridge, 1 p.m., Fryeburg Park & Rec, Bradley St., Fryeburg. Runs year-round. The Food Basket and Kyrie’s Kitchen, every other Monday, 1 to 3 p.m., Naples Town Hall gym. FMI: 615-3226. Cribbage, 2 p.m., Bridgton Community Center. Mousepaint Storytime, 2:30 to 4 p.m., Lovell Library. Sebago Food Pantry, Nazarene Church, Rte. 114, second Mondays, 3 to 7 p.m. Casco Food Pantry, 6 to 7 p.m. third Monday of month, Casco Alliance Church. FMI: 3445370. Coed Adult Basketball, 6 to 7:45 p.m., Harrison Elementary School. Starts Oct. 6. FMI: 5832241. Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m. Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. ODLH Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Clyde Bailey Drop In Center, 224 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302), Casco. TUESDAYS Jeanette’s Free Clothing Closet, 9 to 11:30 a.m., First Congregational Church, Bridgton. Sebago Food Pantry and Clothes Closet, Nazarene Church, Rte. 114, 4th Tuesdays 9-11 a.m. & 5-7 p.m.; clothes closet Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. FMI: 274-1569. Chickadee Quilters, 9:30 a.m., Bridgton Community Center. Tai Chi Maine New Beginner Class, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Bridgton Academy Gym, No. Bridgton. Naples Food Pantry, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., United Methodist Church, Village Green. FMI: 5952754.
Art Exhibit, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., “The Kienbusch Legacy: A Family of Artists” (also Thursdays), Pace Galleries of Art, 18 Bradley St., Fryeburg. Adult Play Group, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Brownfield Community Center. Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Naples Library. Mother Goose Story Time, 10:30 a.m., Bridgton Library. Bridgton Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Methodist Church, 98 Main St. FMI: 647-4476. Sebago Senior Luncheon, noon, Sebago Church of the Nazarene. Bridge, 12:15 p.m., Bridgton Community Center. Senior Games, 1-3 p.m. (except 1st Tues. Senior Social Day), Harrison Fire Station Community Room. FMI: 583-2241. Indoor Walking Group, 4:45 to 5:45 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, So. Paris. FMI: 743-1562, ext. 6896. Mah Jongg, 6 p.m., Naples Library. Coed Teen Sports Night, 6 to 7:45 p.m., Harrison Elementary School. Starts Oct. 7. FMI: 5832241. Harrison Food Pantry, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 2 Naples Rd. FMI: 5836178. Adult Volleyball, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Brownfield Community Center. AA Step Mtgs., 7 p.m., Clyde Bailey Drop In Center, 224 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302), Casco. Al-Anon, 7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Church, 225 High St., Bridgton. WEDNESDAYS Well Woman Clinic, by appt., free, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Birth House, Bridgton. FMI: 647-5968, ext. 108. Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9-10 a.m., Bridgton Town Hall, No. High St. FMI: 647-2402, 6474134. Cribbage, 9 a.m. to noon, Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library, Lovell. Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Raymond Library. Sweden Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, Sweden Church basement, 137 Bridgton Rd. FMI: 647-4429,
Shaker Village Harvest Festival (Continued from Page B) — Shaker Village’s naturalist Carolyn Fensore will lead “Nature’s Outdoor Classroom,” a 2½-hour trek through the Shakers’ property, in which the mysteries of the Maine woods will be explored (adults $8, children $2). • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Shaker Village herbalist Betsy-Ann Golon will conduct a workshop entitled “Herbal Christmas: Gifts from the Shaker Garden” ($40, pre-registration required). Shaker Museum tours will be offered throughout the day, at a cost of $10 adults, $2 children. For more information, call 926-4597.
647-5399. Gathering Place Support Group, noon, Bridgton Community Center. Senior Lunch, noon, Bridgton Community Center. Knitting Group, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library, Lovell. Discovery Kids, 3 p.m., Bridgton Community Center. Reading with Holly Dog, 3:30 p.m., Bridgton Library. Over 40 Pickleball, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Harrison Elementary School. FMI: 583-2241. Bible Study, 6 p.m., Bridgton Community Center. Catherine’s Cupboard Food Pantry, 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Standish Town Hall, Rte. 35. Volleyball, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Brownfield Community Center. Pickleball, 7 p.m., Casco Community Center Gym. FMI: 627-4187. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 to 8 p.m., Clyde Bailey Drop In Center, 224 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302), Casco. THURSDAYS AA Ladies Step-Meeting, 7 a.m. & 7 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 224 Roosevelt Trail, (Rte. 302) So. Casco. Bridgton Rotary Club, 7:15 a.m., Bridgton Alliance Church, Rte. 117. Adult Children of Alcoholics, 10 a.m., Waterford Library. Storytime, 10 a.m., Harrison Library, Harrison Village. Senior Wii Bowling, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Casco Community Center. Musical Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Naples Library. Book Discussion Group, 11 a.m. to noon, Soldiers Library, Hiram. FMI: 625-4650. Gathering Place Support Group, noon, Bridgton Community Center. Knotty Knitters, noon to 2 p.m., Soldiers Library, Hiram. Drop-ins welcome. FMI: 6254650. Pinochle, 1 p.m., Bridgton Community Center. Needlecraft Gathering, 1 p.m., Naples Library. Brownfield Food Pantry, 1 to 5 p.m. third Thursdays, 701 Pequawket Trl. FMI: 935-2333. Free Tech Support for computer, iPad, iPhone, 4-7 p.m., Naples Library. Appts.: 693-6841. K-3 Lego Club, 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 4-5 p.m., Naples Library. Raymond Food Pantry, 4-6 p.m., 2nd & 4th Thursdays, Lake Region Baptist Church, 1273 Main St. FMI: 232-5830. Middle School Minecraft Club, 4 p.m., Naples Library. Read to Bear the Therapy Dog, 4:30 p.m., Naples Library. Free Community Kettle, 5 p.m., Bridgton Community Center. Pajama Storytime, 6 p.m., Naples Library. Chickadee Quilters, 6:30 p.m. Community Center. Al-Anon, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.,
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Memorial’s Cardiac Program receives National Certification
NORTH CONWAY — In 2015, Memorial Hospital’s cardiac rehabilitation program will mark its 20th year of helping area residents with cardiovascular problems recover faster and improve their quality of life. Michele Keenan, MS CMA, exercise physiologist and coordinator of Heart Health & Wellness Services, just announced that the program has received a three-year national certification from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). Keenan said the AACVPR certification is a rigorous accreditation process that requires extensive documentation. “Every year, there are new standards that must be met,” she said. Last year, the department’s newly-added pulmonary rehabilitation program also became AACVPR certified. Programs like Memorial’s Heart Health & Wellness include exercise, education, counseling, and support for patients and their families. Keenan described how the eight-week program begins and ends with an evalua- QUALITY CARE — Michele Keenan, MS tion of a patient’s knowledge of cardiac CMA, shown here with a patient in the Heart risk factors as well as an assessment of Health & Wellness Center at Memorial Hospital. (Photo by Bill Lee) quality of life areas. “We view our patients from a holistic perspective,” Keenan said, “so cardiac rehab is not just an exercise program. We see our mission as providing a safe, caring and compassionate environment, one that supports individuals in their healing process and achieves positive outcomes.” Keenan said their newly-revamped patient education program is designed to help people modify risk factors and reestablish balance in their lives. “When the heart’s been injured, it needs to be restored in a safe environment,” she said. “We help people reassess what’s working in their lives and what may need some changing. Our program is designed to provide a lot of flexibility so that it’s tailored to each individual, but we always include the basics of learning to relax and rest. It’s an important part of healing that is often overlooked.” In the coming year, Keenan said they plan on incorporating additional functional exercises as well as opportunities for patients to sample complementary approaches to wellness. Keenan is proud of the program’s 20-year history that will be celebrated next year. “We have a beautiful space and a knowledgeable, professional and caring staff,” she said. “Our patients often feel that they have become part of an extended family here and many opt to continue on with our medically-supervised exercise program after they complete rehab.” The center is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cardiac and pulmonary programs are covered by most health insurance plans. For more information, call the Heart Health & Wellness Center at 603-356-5461, ext. 2130, ask your primary care provider, or read more online at www.MemorialHospitalNH.org Open Meeting, newcomers welcome, Naples Methodist Church, Village Green. Narcotics Anonymous Women’s Meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Sweden Rd. (Rte. 93) off Rte. 302, Bridgton. FRIDAYS Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9-10 a.m., Bridgton Town Hall, No. High St. FMI: 647-2402, 6474134. Tai Chi Maine Beginner Practice, 10 to 11 a.m., Bridgton Academy Gym, No. Bridgton.
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Lovell Historical’s Fall Harvest LOVELL — The Lovell Historical Society will present “The Fall Harvest,” an enjoyable family program focusing on old-time fall harvesting practices this Sunday, Oct. 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. This event should have something of interest for all members of the family. There will be a demonstration of the operation of a cider press with apples, a photo exhibit of early fall harvests, a petting zoo, and free pumpkin painting for children. Inside the 1839 KimballStanford House, there will be a large bake sale of harvest goodies, an abundant refreshment table, and a weaving and spinning demonstration. Also, the museum will be open. Back by popular demand, “Birds on a Wire” will be performing in the barn during the afternoon. This group,
THREE GENERATIONS ATOP MT. KATAHDIN — Posing for a three-generation photo atop of Mt. Katahdin on Sunday, Sept. 14, were (left to right) Joe Allen of Portland, Stephanie Cousins of Bridgton (three children and a granddaughter), Emma Gould of Bath, Erika Gould of Bath and Jacob Allen of Windham.
WORKING THE PRESS — J. Emery, Wesley Heald and Alonzo Seavey operate a cider press in 1892. The Lovell Historical Society will present a program on fall harvest this Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. comprised of Jenny and Greg Anyone interested is Huang-Dale and Jeanine warmly invited to attend Loubier, will be playing tra- this fun event. The Society ditional “fiddle” music. is located in the Kimball-
Stanford House, opposite the Lake Kezar Country Club on Route 5. The event is free and open to the public.
Area Events (Continued from Page B) and candy. For more information, call 693-6231.
Open House at Lovell Masonic Lodge
LOVELL — There will be an Open House on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Delta Masonic Lodge at the corner of Routes 93 and 5 in Lovell. The public is invited to stop in and see the Lodge Hall and learn about the involvement of Masons in the community. There will be a Mason there for a tour of the lodge hall, and coffee and donuts will be served.
Guided tour of demonstration forest
BROWNFIELD — A free, guided tour of the Ten Mile River Demonstration Forest in Brownfield will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to noon. The tour is open to the general public and sponsored by the Small Woodland Owners Association of Maine. The tour will be led by Michele Windsor, district project manager, and Merle Ring, state district forester. To get there, head south from Fryeburg on Route 5, through East Brownfield to the Route 160 intersection. Continue five miles and take a right on Notch Road, then proceed three miles to a green gate on the right, with signs. Registration is at 8:30 a.m.
Electronic recycling event in Windham
WINDHAM — The Windham Hill United Church of Christ will hold an Electronic Recycling Event on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. behind the Windham Mall, with entrance from Veterans Memorial Drive off Route 302. Recyclable items are TVs of all sizes, computers and monitors, hard drives, laptops, printers, cordless phones, cell phones, VCR and DVD players, stereos and speakers. No household appliances are accepted. For more information, call Phyllis at 232-8291 or Judy at 653-5989. All towns can participate, and donations are accepted to cover costs of organizing the event.
A NEW LOCATION FOR EYE CARE — The Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome Bridgton Eye Care to their new location over at 52 Portland Road in Bridgton. Bridgton Eye Care had their ribbon cutting Oct. 2, with, from left, Rita Zorn, Sue Mercer (Chamber executive director), Larry Zorn, Ken Barthelette, Dr. Wil Libbey, Dr. Christine Newell, Sandy Washer, Ken Murphy and Sue Maynard (Chamber board directors).
11th Annual OVFA Harvest Dance
OTISFIELD — The Otisfield Volunteer Firefighter Association is hosting its 11th Annual Harvest Dance on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. The dance will take place at the Otisfield Community Hall on Route 121 in Otisfield. The SF Jones Band will provide the music for this BYOB dance, with cost of $10 per person. There will also be a raffle, and free snacks and coffee will be provided. Proceeds will go towards the purchase of a Fire-Rescue ATV for the Otisfield Fire Department. The nearby Spurr’s Corner Church in Otisfield will have a free public dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. before the dance. For more information, call Noreen at 627-7033.
Finnish-American Heritage Society meeting
WEST PARIS — Natalie Parsons will speak on her recent visit to South Africa at the regular monthly meeting of the Finnish-American Heritage Society on Sunday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m. The Society is located at 8 Maple Street, West Paris. A brief business meeting and coffee social will precede the talk.
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Dea Dea Robbins is organizing a Christmas Shopping Trip to Boston on Saturday, Nov. 29, and would like to know who wants to attend. The group will visit Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, and folks will be on their own for the day, enjoying the holiday spirit. The bus leaves the American Legion on Route 11 in Naples at 7 a.m. and returns at 8 p.m. The cost is $33 per person. For more information, call 693-3408.
Mr. Mojo the promised puppy (Continued from Page B) my intentions were good, he pointed out a new puppy would be a big responsibility. Ron, my husband, made me realize the practical side and it was not feasible at this time. He encouraged me to ask the breeder if we could get this puppy another time, when I had more energy and was back on my feet. I called and explained the situation to Jeanette, the breeder. She was very kind and just told me to contact her when we could make this work and she would find a puppy for us. Fast forward to May 1, 2014. I have rebounded from treatment two years out. We had to put our 15-year-old male Shih Tzu down due to health reasons. Heartbroken, I picked up the phone a week
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He is Mr. Mojo, of course. A Tibetan terrier that will be approximately 30 pounds. Prior to his birth, he gave this cancer patient faith in the human spirit during a time of grave darkness, the power of love through the kindness of a stranger giving this gift and years of devotion, barking, licking and companionship for our family and other families that need smiles in a dark time. Thanks Jeanette and Julie for your kind hearts. Mr. Mojo is a promise kept because of love.
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Regional Sports
October 9, 2014, The Bridgton News, Page C
WHO WILL TAKE CONTROL? — Lake Region’s Alex Langadas (left) and Fryeburg Academy’s Marcus Schneider look tgo control the ball in the Raider end of the field during Tuesday’s contest at Fryeburg. The Raiders rallied from a 2-1 deficit behind a pair of Nacho Calleja Ferrer goals to earn aa 4-2 victory. (Rivet Photo)
Rivalries heats up
Fryeburg sweeps rare varsity double dip in dramatic fashion Rivalry Tuesday belonged to the Raiders. In a rare varsity soccer double header at the Academy, the Fryeburg boys’ rallied from a 2-1 deficit in the second half behind a pair of goals by Nacho Calleja Ferrer for a 4-2 victory over Lake Region. The Lakers were coming off a big home win against Poland Saturday, and hoped
to build some momentum at the tail end of this season. But, the Raiders struck first when #16 converted off a corner kick, set up by a length-of-the-field push by captain Jordan Kruguer. Fettah Kadoogula deflected the corner kick as the ball rolled to the far corner, past Laker netminder Michael Rust. With 6:26 left in the half,
a high crossing ball escaped the grasp of Raider goalkeeper Will Zeliff, and was blasted to the top corner by Lake Region junior captain Alex Langadas, who was positioned on the front doorstep for the putback. Lake Region enjoyed their first lead just into the second half when senior captain Nick Ball uncorked a high drive from 25 yards out, which sailed high into the goal cage. At 26:03, the Raiders evened the count as Nacho Calleja Ferrer ripped a drive from the right side, beating LR goalie Rust to the far post. Neither team was able to engineer prime scoring chances until 4:24 left in regulation when Nacho lined a point-blank bullet at Rust, who made the initial save. The rebound, however, bounced right back to Nacho, who buried a second chance shot for a 3-2 Raider lead. After just 11 ticks off the clock, Paulo Marin’s rebound was sent to the right corner by Teddy Antelj to give the Raiders an insurance goal. “Poor ball control and lack of communication opened a chance for the Raiders and they took the lead,” Laker Coach Michael Chaine said. Next: Fryeburg (3-43, ranked eighth in Class B West) travels to Sacopee Valley Friday and heads to Cape Elizabeth on Tuesday. Both games are at 6 p.m. The Lakers (1-9) host North Yarmouth Academy tonight, Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. and travel to Greely Tuesday for a 6 p.m. contest.
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saw a golden chance at 33:43 snuffed by an aggressive save by LR goalie Isabel Scribner. Fryeburg’s Ori Inirio shifted past a defender and rocketed a line drive, but Scribner had charged the oncoming shooter in hopes of cutting down the angle, and won the battle as the ball deflected off her hands and out of the zone. With 28:07 left, Laker Melody Millett launched a solid drive, forcing Cooper to make a diving save to her right. Fryeburg finally ended the scoring drought as junior Julia Quinn controlled a crossing LINING UP A SAVE — Fryeburg Academy goalie pass on the left side and then Makayla Cooper made five saves Tuesday to lead the Raiders to a 1-0 victory over Lake Region. (Rivet Photo) RIVALRIES, Page C
In Game 2, the tone between the Lakers and Raiders was set early with several hard checks that sent players tumbling to the turf. There were plenty of shoulder rubs, arm wraps and very obvious “checks,” which kept play bogged down in the midfield area to 30 yards from the two cages. The best scoring chance came with 2:44 left in the first half when the Raiders rang a shot off the crossbar. Lake Region had a tough time penetrating the Raider RECOGNIZING RAIDER NATION — With FA fans defense in front of goalie PLAYING WITH SOME EDGINESS — There was plenty of physical play Tuesday chanting, Nacho Calleja Ferrer points in their direction Makayla Cooper. when the Raiders and Lakers met at the Academy. Here, FA’s Kaylin Delaney battles Meanwhile, the Raiders for the ball with LR’s Devynn Turner. after scoring one of his two goals. (Rivet Photo) (Rivet Photo)
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Jordan Williams changed positions and is calmly learning the rules, techniques and mechanics of being a football quarterback. The Laker junior appears to be getting a handle on the job as he made several strong runs and showed good timing on pitches to lead his club to a Homecoming victory over Gray-New Gloucester. “Jordan is working hard to learn the system and he runs it how it is designed. He is a talented young man who provides an athletic and physical presence on the field, both on offense and defense,” Lake Region Coach Brian Jahna said. “He has started to take a positive leadership role on the team and has shown great maturity in his focus on providing a positive team atmosphere.” Coach Jahna added that Williams has been willing to put in extra time before and after practice to increase his learning curve. “Jordan is a consistently positive and optimistic student-athlete,” the coach said. In recognition of his strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanship, Jordan is this week’s Boosters and Hancock Lumber “Player of the Week.” Each week, a Lake Region athlete is recognized for his/her dedication (does more JORDAN, Page C
Dan Dors has seen a number of talented and “good, all-around” kids pass through his Lake Region varsity cross-country program over the past 16 years. One, however, stands out — junior Audrey Blais. “She is the best crosscountry runner I’ve had the pleasure to coach here at Lake Region,” Coach Dors said. “She is not only a fine athlete, but is a hard worker by example. Audrey is also a girl of great character and responsibility. You ask her to do something, you know it is going to get done.” In her second year running cross-country, Audrey posted the third fastest time ever on the LR course at 18 minutes, 41 seconds. She is also Lake Region’s record holder on this course. “Audrey is wellrespected by both the girls’ and boys’ team members. She is also well-respected by athletes and coaches in the Western Maine Conference,” Coach Dors said. “Coach Peterson and I expect her to turn a few heads at the Western Maine Conference meet and the Regionals in a few weeks.” In recognition of her strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanship, Audrey is this week’s Boosters and Hancock Lumber “Player of the Week.” Each week, a Lake Region athlete is recognized for his/her dedicaAUDREY, Page C
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TRYING TO HOLD ON TO A PLAYOFF SPOT — Lake Region continues to hold down the final playoff spot in Class B West with just a few games left. Here, senior Bridgette Letarte (right) looks to knock the ball away from an opponent. (Rivet Photo)
our skill level had dropped slightly and we began to kick and chase the ball more than control it,” Coach Chaine said. This dropoff opened the door to several Poland scoring opportunities. Midway through the half, the Knights finally broke through to tie the game. “Our defense played incredibly well throughout the game, but in a moment of confusion, we left an unguarded attacker in front of the goal and he was able to place a great shot to the upper right hand corner of the goal, well out of the reach of our senior captain goalie Michael Rust, tying the game at 1-1.” The Lakers immediately went back on the attack, putting constant pressure on the Knights’ goalie. Once again the pressure paid off, while warding off an attack from Langadas, one of the Knight defenders unintentionally tripped him in the goal box resulting in a Lake Region penalty kick. Senior Magnus Holms placed a shot in the bottom right hand corner of the goal for an apparent score. The goal, unfortunately, was called back for movement before the kick and a re-kick was ordered. Holms kept his composure and placed an even better shot into the net, putting the Lakers up 2-1. The Lakers played tough until the last whistle and ended a 30-game futility streak. Last Tuesday against Freeport, the Lakers dropped a 2-1 decision to the Falcons. Langadas gave the Lakers the early lead, capitalizing
SHOT ON GOAL — Lake Region’s Connor Hunt headed the ball toward the Fryeburg Academy cage, but Raider goalie Will Zeliff made the stop Tuesday. (Rivet Photo) on a loose ball in front of at 2:31 of the first as Brooke Yorkey converted a rebound. Freeport’s goal. Five minutes later, Freeport At 34:20 of the second was able to split the defense half, Lauren Jakobs put the and tie the game 1-1. Within Lakers ahead for good, scorminutes of that goal, another ing from a tough angle to the fast break attack opportunity keeper’s left. Huntress tacked for Freeport resulted in a pen- on an insurance goal with alty kick, which the Falcons a penalty kick at the 17:43 capitalized and enabled them mark. to sneak away with the win. Haley Whitworth made GIRLS’ SOCCER seven saves for Poland. Lake Region 3, Poland 1. Devin Langadas denied a Sophomore Kristen Huntress penalty shot opportunity by netted two goals to lead Lake the Knights and made four Region to a 3-1 victory at saves for the Lakers’ victory. Poland Saturday. CROSS-COUNTRY Huntress opened the scorThe good news, the Lakers ing at 6:41 with an unassisted lined up five girls to run in the tally. Poland tied the game four-school meet at Poland last week. The bad news, the Lakers’ top runner — Audrey Blais — was out sick, and two new runners failed to finish the event, leaving the team with just three crossing the end line. Addie Blais earned sixth place overall with a time of 22:40 (winning time was 21:28). Chandler True worked out just two days after returning from a leg injury to place 24th in 28:42. Christine Morin had a good run, placing 34th in 32:11. Making their initial appearances of the season were Lisa Bergston and Destiny MacDougall, but each failed RECAPS, Page C
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SHOT ON THE WAY — On a direct kick, Fryeburg’s Esme Hernandez boots a drive toward Lake Region goalie Isabel Scribner during second half action. Scribner
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came up with the save — she had eight on the day. Forming the wall to the left were Devin Langadas, Katie Throgmorton and Meghan Boos. (Rivet Photo)
Lake Region weekly sports recaps (Continued from Page C) to complete the 3.1-mile run. On the boys’ side, Nick Scarlett was the lone Laker in the field of 47, finishing in 21:43 to place 24th overall. “Nick is doing a great job in cross-country considering he is also playing golf this season,” Coach Dan Dors said. “Great kid to work with.” Next: The Lakers travel to Kittery this Friday to compete against Traip Academy, Falmouth, Wells and York. Boys open at 4 p.m. followed by the girls at 4:30 p.m. VARSITY GOLF Lakers 4.5, Fryeburg 2.5. The Lakers ended Fryeburg’s run at an undefeated regular season with a victory at the
Highlands. The Lakers chalked up a 7-4 record, while the Raiders closed out at 10-1. Ryan Walker beat FA’s Jordan Lowe 39-45. Ryan Hodgson halved FA’s Mike Davis with 55s. Evan Sanborn (49) beat FA’s Trevor Herschell (63). Evan Kellough (59) lost to FA’s Van Nguyen (44). Nick Scarlett won over FA’s Addison Schwartz 52 to 63. Sully Tidd (63) lost to FA’s Keenan Jones (62). Overall team score (best four): LR finished lower with 202 strokes to FA 207 FIELD HOCKEY The Lakers fell to Fryeburg
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saves. On Tuesday, the Lakers were blanked on the road against top-ranked York. “Despite the score, I feel like we played York pretty well, keeping them at only one goal in the first half, which was scored at 20:30,” EYE ON THE BALL — Looking to head the ball is (Rivet Photo) Coach Webb said, “One of our Fryeburg Acaademy’s Ali Fraize. keys to win was to take away stick side from their right wing and limit her touches. Abby Scott-Mitchell had that assignment and did a great job. Their right wing is usually a scorer or creates opportunities for her teamRECAPS, Page C
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(Continued from Page C) chipped the ball past a charging Scribner. The ball slowly but on target rolled to the far corner, setting of celebratory hugs amongst Raider players. The goal would stand as the game winner as Fryeburg managed to keep the Lakers pinned in their own end over the final three minutes of the game. The two rivals will meet again at the conclusion of the regular season. Next: Fryeburg hosts Sacopee Valley this Friday at 3:30 p.m. and Cape Elizabeth on Tuesday at 4 p.m. Lake Region travels to North Yarmouth Academy today, Oct. 9 for a 3:30 p.m. game, and hosts Greely on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 4 p.m. Heal Watch: In Class B West Heal Ratings released on Wednesday, the Lakers hold down the #7 spot with a 4-5-1 record, six points back of Yarmouth and three points up on Leavitt. Meanwhile, the Raiders (#11, 3-4-2) can make a COLLISION ALONG THE SIDELINE — Lake Region’s bid to climb into the picture if they can tack on a few more CeCe Hancock knocked Raider defender Carolyn Gray wins. off the ball early in Tuesday’s game. (Rivet Photo)
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Fryeburg Academy weekly sports recaps FIELD HOCKEY The Raiders will be in the playoffs after next week, but the question will be whether they can climb high enough in the Class B West Heals to host a game or whether they will be road warriors. Heals released Wednesday had the Raiders ranked sixth in Class B West with a 74-1 mark following their
scoreless tie with Freeport Tuesday. In other action, the FA girls battled Falmouth under the lights last Monday to a 3-2 loss in overtime. Nicki Thurston scored both goals for the Raiders. Her second goal to pull ahead in the second half was assisted by Joelle Buzzell. “This was a phenomenal
game for both teams and a fantastic game for Nicole Thurston and Sydney Andreoli,” Coach Dede Frost said. Last Wednesday, the Raiders blanked Lake Region with a 4-0 victory. Goals were scored by: Sydney Andreoli, assist to Janelle Wiesemann, and Nicki Thurston in the first half; second half goals were scored by Nicki Thurston, assisted by Mackenzie Hill, and Mackenzie Hill scored when her shot bounced off the goalie’s pads. “Mackenzie and Bridget Tweedie were outstanding,” Coach Frost said. Friday night, the Raiders played their second game on turf, under the lights at Cape Elizabeth. The regulation game ended with a 1-1 tie — the FA goal scored in the second half by Mackenzie Hill. Three minutes into the overtime, Bridget Tweedie had a breakaway resulting in a penalty corner chance. Nicki Thurston scored on a pass from Mariah Davis to end the game. Players turning in “exceptional” efforts were forward Lexi Charles and goalie Jasmine Ramsay. Next: The last home regular season game is today, Thursday, Oct. 9 against Kennebunk (7-5) at 4 p.m. Fryeburg closes out the season on the road against Greely (3-7) next Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 3:30 p.m. FOOTBALL The Raiders proved to be good guests on Homecoming Friday night as Oceanside notched their first win of the season, 22-12. The Mariners showcased a good mix of pass and run. Ryan Allender hit Elvis Bowen on a 38-yard score on fourth down just with two minutes left in the first half to give Oceanside a 6-0 lead. After neither team could find the end zone in the third quarter, Preston Spear scored on a 36-yard scamper READY TO MAKE A PLAY ON THE BALL — Fryeburg’s and the Mariners added the Jordan Kruguer prepares to head the ball away from conversion for a 14-0 lead. Lake Regionn’s Matt Buchanan. (Rivet Photo) Raider quarterback Ryan
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IN CONTROL OF THEIR OWN PLAYOFF DESTINY — With games left against Kennebunk and Greely, Fryeburg Academy will look to move up in the Heal Ratings and possibly host a playoff game. Here, Heather Howard battles a York player. Gullikson hooked up with Brandon Ludwig for a 62yard TD strike to trim the deficit to 14-6. Oceanside, however, answered as Spear scored from 22 yards out and Allender (who threw for 124 yards on 4-for-11) added the two-point PAT run to make it 22-6. Fryeburg moved a little closer when Gullikson again connected with Ludwig for a 22-yard TD pass, but the PAT failed. Gullikson was 7-for-17 for 184 yards and two TDs while rushing for 37 yards on nine carries. Ludwig had four catches for 109 yards and two TDs for the Raiders (2-3). Next: The Raiders host Falmouth Friday at 3:30 p.m. The Yachtsmen visit Fryeburg with a 4-1 record, coming off a 27-8 victory over Westbrook last week. Falmouth owns wins over Oceanside (42-12), Morse (55-14) and Gorham (49-0). The lone loss was 37-14 to York (5-0) — Fryeburg’s opponent next week. CROSS-COUNTRY The Raiders had a good meet last week at Minot Community Park as the FA girls won their third meet of the season against a very good Freeport team (25-42). Poland was third with 59 points, while Lake Region failed to score. Anna Lastra set the time to beat at 21:28 while freshman Emily Carty finished second in 22:21. Ariel Fogden turned in her best race of the season with a time of 23:22 to capture seventh place. Other FA finishers were: 8. Irina Norkin 23:24; 10. Costanza Santarelli 24:44; 14. Emily Gryzb 25:30; 15. Emily McDermith 25:35; 19. Erin Friberg 27:02; 23. Molly Eklund 28:21; 30. Anna Hodgman-Burns 33:07. On the boys’ side, the Raiders settled for second with 32 points, while Freeport won the meet with 23 and host Poland was third with 74 points. Lake Region did not score. Patrick Carty earned second place with a time of 17:30 (winning time was 17:21). TJ Rose is returning to top form, according to Coach Bill Reilly, placing sixth in 18:32. Other FA finishers were: 7. Jonathan Burk 18:44; 8. Liuke Yang 19:08; 9. Ryan Hewess 19:18; 21. Connor Moody 21:18; 36. Reed Wales 23:12; 44. Jun Ting Liu 30:55. “The boys are packing it better and better. Very close
STRONG OUTING — FA’s Emily Carty captured second place last Friday at Minot Community Park. to a top-ranked Freeport play from the whole team with team,” Coach Reilly said. Van Nguyen 90 and Adisson This week, the Raiders Schwartz and Keegan Jones will run Hurricane Mountain 98 a piece and Mike Davis to the top. Coach Reilly said. 99 to round out the team. Last week, everyone on the The team will head to Natanis boys’ and girls’ teams ran Golf Course outside Augusta a 40-lap, 10-miler on the this weekend to play in the FA track for “mental tough- State championships. ness,” the coach said. “Cape will be the favorNext: The Raiders head ite, but I don’t know much to Freeport Friday to take about the East. I hope to on the Falcons along with get the team to place in the Greely and North Yarmouth top four and maybe sneak Academy — boys at 4 p.m. up to the top two,” Raider and girls at 4:30 p.m. Coach Chris Dutton said. VARSITY GOLF “I was glad and happy to The Raiders concluded see our fellow rival, Lake their regular season last Region, qualify for states week by going 2 and 1, suf- as a team.” fering their first team loss Coach Dutton added, to Lake Region on the final “It’s been a great season to match at Bridgton Highlands date as the team really came 4 1/2 to 2 1/2. together and played great as “We didn’t play too well. one as indicated by the 10-1 We were without Tyler record. But to qualify as a Worcester our #2 man, but team to the States and then that didn’t slow down Lake have four separate individuRegion on their home course,” als qualify as well has been FA Coach Chris Dutton said. icing on the cake. My hats “They played well or better are off to the hardworking than we did that day — plain individuals on the team that and simple. We ended the made this season great and year 10 and 1.” what it is.” The team finished as the The following weekend, Western Maine Conference the Raiders will be busy as Runner-up as we got 2nd to well at the Individual States the Western Champion Cape where Fryeburg will have Elizabeth. More good news two players — Jordan Lowe was Jordan Lowe with a 78 and Tyler Worcester — comand Tyler Worcester 87 also peting and on the girls’ side, qualified for the individual Van Nguyen and Kaylin states as well. We got good Delaney will compete.
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Regional sports
H.S. golf teams qualify for States Local high school players fared well at the Western Maine Conference golf championships held at Willowdale Golf Club in Scarborough. Reese McFarlane of Cape Elizabeth won the match with rounds of 36 and 35 to finish with a 71. Here’s how local players finished: 3. Jordan Lowe, FA, 39-39-78 T-5. Tyler Walker, LR, 42-41-83 11. Tyler Worcester, FA, 47-41-88 T-15. Van Nguyen, FA, 47-43-90 T-19. Ryan Hodgdon, LR, 47-45-92 T-32. Nick Scarlett, LR, 48-49-97 T-35. Mike Davis, FA, 54-44-98 T-35. Addison Schwartz, FA, 49-49-98 T-38. Keegan Jones, FA, 48-51-99 T-41. Sullivan Tidd, LR, 50-51-101 T-48. Evan Sanborn, LR, 54-51-105 63. Evan Kellough, LR, 62-54-116 Players with scores of 90 or lower qualify for the state individual championships set for Saturday, Oct. 18 at Natanis Golf Club in Vassalboro. Tee time is 10 a.m. Locals headed include Lowe and Worcester of FA, and Walker of LR. In team play, Cape Elizabeth combined six scores for a STAYING IN CLOSE CONTACT — Fryeburg defender total of 317 to lock down the top place. Fryeburg Academy was second with a point total of 354. Lexi L’Heureux-Carland (left) and Lake Region’s Melody Oak Hill and York went third and fourth respectively with Millet compete for a loose ball Tuesday. (Rivet Photo) scores of 370 and 371. PONDERING HIS NEXT PLAY — Lake Region’s Tyler Lake Region was fifth with a 373. Eleven schools comWalker considers how he will play a putt. Walker tied for peted in the WMC finals. fifth at the WMC Championships. Rounding out the field were: Wells 377, Yarmouth 380, Poland 409, Waynflete 414, Gray-New Gloucester 427 and Freeport no score. (Continued from Page C) The team championships will be held this Saturday, Oct. tion (does more than what is asked), work ethic, coach11 beginning at 10 a.m. at Natanis Golf Club. Fryeburg and ability and academic good standing. Recipients receive Lake Region will compete in the team competition. a specially-designed T-shirt, sponsored by Hancock Lumber. The Blais File Name: Audrey Blais Year in School: Junior Town: Naples (Continued from Page C) Parents: Shannon and Della Blais mates, but we kept her scoreless and with no assists.” Sports you play: Cross-country, indoor and outdoor Freshman Olivia Deschenes had the job of pressuring and track containing the Wildcat’s key playmaker. “Olivia did a great School organizations: Varsity Club job at containing her and slowing her down,” the coach said. Q. Best piece of advice you have received? “Don’t Netminder Meghan VanLoan had another incredible game pray for success, train for it” — Coach Dors. with some unbelievable saves; she finished with 16 saves. Q. Who is your biggest fan? My dad, he comes to MIDDLE SCHOOL: CROSS-COUNTRY all of my meets. Last Wednesday (Oct. 1), the Lakers traveled to Kennett Q. I know I have had a good sports day when… I Middle School for the Invitational. Over 100 boys and 80 put in every bit of energy I have and by the time practice plus girls toed the line for this prestigious meet. or the race is over, I’m exhausted. The Laker girls were unable to score as a team. Yet, Q. What is your favorite sport? Cross-country Kennedy Brake and Rachel Jensen were able to finish in the because I love to run and I love my coaches. top 50 and Jillian Whitney, running her first cross-country Q. If I could change one thing about myself as an race, just missed cracking the 20-minute barrier. athlete, I would change… My diet. It plays an impor“If this young lady keeps up the work, she will see success tant role. and much faster times. Only a sixth grader, I am very happy Q. What qualities make for a good teammate and to see her progress,” Coach Kevin McDonald said. whom do you consider a good teammate? A good On the boys’ side, the Lakers finished seventh of 12 teammate is someone who always supports everyone. teams. Christine Morin is a good teammate. “We had hoped for a better showing, but the boys left it all Q. What do you believe you bring to your team? I on the course and that is all I can ask for,” Coach McDonald believe I bring to my team a positive attitude. said. “These young athletes have been working very hard and Q. What characteristics do you feel make for a our best races are yet to come. As our season winds down, we good coach? Funny, caring and someone who takes (his) will focus on our home meet (today, Oct. 9) and the Triple C time and has patience for you. Championships on Oct. 16.”
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Freedom of Hills: Diana’s Bath “Where Kearsarge towers, and gray Moat Mountain makes through seas of mist toward Heaven’s changeless blue, a crystal torrent born of shower and dew comes tumbling through the thick of birchen brakes to fill the silvern pool where Diana takes her midnight plunge, unseen of men’s wide view…” — Edward W. Barnard, from Diana’s Bath By Allen Crabtree Guest Writer The Diana of Roman mythology was worshipped as the goddess of the hunt, the moon and birthing. She was associated with wild animals and preferred living on high mountains and in sacred woods. Diana made up a triad with two other Roman deities: Egeria the water nymph who was Diana’s servant and assistant midwife; and Virbius the woodland god. Diana even is mentioned in the Christian Bible in Acts 19:27: “So that not only this our craft is in danger to be set at nought; but also that the temple of the great goddess Diana should be despised, and her magnificence should be destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worshippeth.” So what is a Roman goddess doing cavorting around in the forests of the White Mountains, and why was a series of pools carved into the granite by a mountain stream named Diana’s Baths for her? What are Diana’s Baths? They are a popular set
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of waterfalls and pools in the shadow of the Moat Mountains on the North Conway/Bartlett, N.H. town line. The waters of Lucy Brook, flowing down from Big Attitash Mountain, plunge a total of 60 feet in a series of plunges, cascades, and slides. The tallest plunge is 12 feet and there are a number of circular pools carved by the water in the granite ledges of the falls. In the summer time, the pools of Diana’s Baths are a wonderful spot to take a refreshing dip. In high water times during spring snow melt, the entire area is a spectacular series of water falls. Diana’s Baths have been a tourist attraction for many years. Samuel C. Eastman in his White Mountain Guide Book (1867) waxes eloquently in describing the spot: “The approach is along a pleasant woodland path, from which you descend upon a slightly inclined table of granite, over which the water gently flows here and there in rivulets, broken into miniature falls by the jutting rocks. As you ascend the stream a little way, you discover a beautiful fall, of some ten feet in height. The overhanging trees throw a pleasant shade around, inviting one to agreeable report. Above this, and indeed in many places below, are great numbers of holes or basins in rock, smoothly polished by the action of the water. It is from these, or perhaps from the largest, which is not less than ten feet deep, that the place derives its name. As you look into the limpid water with which they are
Diana’s Baths in the fall. (Photo by Allen Crabtree) filled, sparkling like crystals in the sun, or calm and quiet under the shadow of some overhanging tree, so that you may almost see the water sprites floating in the depths, you will readily acknowledge it to be such a bath as the goddess would have chosen for herself. An hour or two may be very agreeably spent in exploring the hidden beauties which are disclosed only to the observing eye.” How did they get their name? This pretty spot was not always called Diana’s Baths. Robert and Mary Hixon in their Place Names of the White Mountains (1980) said that the “curious circular stone cavities on Lucy Brook” were originally known as the “Home of the Water Fairies.” Evil water sprites inhabited the ledges and tormented the Sokokis Indians until a mountain god answered the Indians’ prayers and swept the sprites away in a flood. The first recorded name for the waterfalls is Merrill’s Mills, as reported by Hounsell and Horne in their Conway, New Hampshire 1765-1997. In 1863, George Lucy purchased five acres of land at the waterfall where he built a small house, barn and sawmill. The mill on Lucy Brook was powered by an “undershot wheel.” The waterfalls were known then as Lucy’s Baths and the mill Lucy’s Mill. In the 1890s, George Lucy built a three-story boarding house to cater to tourists. That operation continued into the 1930s. The property changed hands and was eventually sold to the U.S. Forest Service in the 1960s. The Lucy buildings were later removed and Diana’s Baths are today part of the White Mountain National Forest. The Hixon’s report that the waterfalls were named Diana’s Baths sometime in the 1860s by a vacationer from Boston. Miss Hubbard, “a guest at the old Mount Washington House in North Conway, rechristened them
Diana’s Baths, presumably to evoke images of the Roman nature goddess.” The New Hampshire Tour Guide cannot confirm nor deny this claim, but nevertheless the name stuck and that is what they are known today — Diana’s Baths. Diana’s Baths continue to be a popular tourist attraction today. There is an easy, wide and mostly level trail from a large Forest Service parking lot to the waterfalls, cascades and pools. I hiked in on a pretty fall day when the fall foliage was at its peak. Although I didn’t spy any water fairies and the flows in Lucy Brook were low, still Diana’s Baths were very spectacular and worth the short hike to see them. Hike Facts Diana’s Baths in Carroll County, Bartlett, N.H. Difficulty – Easy Trail distance – 0.6 miles Hiking time – 20 minutes Elevation – 789 feet Vertical gain – a slight downhill from the trailhead, then nearly level Coordinates – 44° 04’ 17”N, 71° 10’ 15”W Topographic Map – USGS Conway West 7.5-minute quad Directions to the trailhead: The parking area and trailhead for Diana’s Baths can be reached from North Conway Village. From North Conway Village, take River Road west for 0.9 miles, crossing the Saco River. West Side Road comes in from the left (south) and joins River Road. Continue on the main road north for another 1.4 miles, crossing Lucy Brook on the way. The Forest Service parking lot is on the left (west) side of the road. There is a daily parking fee of $3, or display your parking permit on the dash of your car. The lot is large and will hold a number of cars at this popular spot. Trail Information: The trail to Diana’s Baths is wide and well graded to near-
Diana’s Baths in the fall, with Allen Crabtree posing as a Water Fairy. (Photo by Rick Dennen) handicapped accessible standards. It goes down a small hill from the trailhead then is nearly level with very little elevation gain all the way to the Baths. It is a pretty path through large white pines and hemlocks, and there are three benches along the trail for those who would like a spot to rest and contemplate the forest. The Moat Mountain Trail bears right at Diana’s Baths and then continues on to the summit of North Moat. For information on the trail to Diana’s Bath consult the AMC White Mountain Guide. What to bring: If you are only going to the Baths, then
need the usual items I recommend for a hike in the mountains (e.g. clothes suitable to the season (hat, gloves, jacket), rain gear, touring poles, sunglasses, water and snacks, personal first aid kit, pocket knife, whistle, matches or fire starter, map and compass, flashlight or headlamp and cell phone.) However, it is still a good idea to let someone know your hiking plans before you leave! Next: The next hiking column will be on North Moat Mountain in North Conway, N.H. For the next Denmark Mountain Hikers’ climb check The Bridgton News community calendar.
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LOVELL — Join the Greater Lovell Land Trust for a guided walk at the Heald and Bradley Pond Reserve in Lovell on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Participants should meet at the Gallie Trail parking lot on Route 5, across from Palmer Lane. On this fall hike, docents will lead participants along the Gallie Trail to the summit of Whiting Hill (801 feet). Explore the sights, sounds and smells of autumn. Dress for the season and wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes. Bring a water bottle and trail snack. Binoculars, cameras and a passion for nature are encouraged. All ages are welcome. Activity level: Moderate with some uneven terrain and off-trail hiking. For more information about this and other GLLT programs, visit the website at www.gllt.org or call 925-1056. it is a short hike and you’ll not
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Drawing attention Fryeburg Academy senior creates winning short film Then, the Highway 61 Film Festival, held in Pine City, Minn., recognized this film as a “finalist” in the Student Short category. Three other film festivals have selected the film to be screened: the Plaza Classic Film Festival in El Paso, Texas; the Enimation little elephant festival, an international festival in Maribor, Slovenia (Europe); and the Bend Film Festival in Bend, Oregon, as a part of its “Future Filmmaker” screening. “I never expected it to go this far,” says Chris, “most kids never enter their videos into festivals, but I did.” Chris finds festivals online and submits his film. “I keep hearing every few weeks that it’s been accepted into festivals,” he said. “As a film student,” says Dana, “Chris has shown the necessary tenacity to make his dreams a reality through stop-motion animation and some pretty advanced editing skills.” Chris remembers one of the bigger challenges that stop animation presented, “I wanted the background to move outside of the window when you’re viewing the camper traveling from the inside of the camper. I had to take a photo and move the background, and just repeat that a ton of times! In the end, it gave the illusion like the camper was moving.” The scene is created through the use of Lego™ blocks. In addition to winning awards, Chris’s film is approaching 1,000 views on YouTube and Vimeo combined. Chris started his own YouTube channel, “Chicken Coop Productions,” four years ago. The channel now has over 100 videos, over 300 subscribers, and
FRYEBURG — Camping Misadventures, the latest stop animation film by Fryeburg Academy senior Chris Choyce has recently won awards and is attracting some attention. To watch the film, visit Fryeburg Academy’s Film Workshop website: www. fryeburgacademy.org/fafilmworkshop Chris, who made his first animation film in the seventh grade, started in filmmaking by teaching himself from YouTube how-to videos. Now, one hundred films later, including 10 animated films, Chris realizes his passion for filmmaking. “When I make a film,” Chris says, “I treat it like it’s my child, taking the time to develop it and do everything I can to make it right.” During his junior year, it took Chris six months to shoot and edit Camping Misadventures while studying in Fryeburg Academy’s Film Workshop under the tutelage of his Film Instructor, Mike Dana. “Chris is one of those rare students who can absorb what they have been taught, make it their own and turn it into something larger than it was,” Dana said. “He worked for months in Fryeburg Academy’s Film Workshop and was rewarded for his efforts by having his film Camping Misadventures accepted to several film festivals around the United States and Europe.” Camping Misadventures first won the Best Animation award at the Fryeburg Academy Film Awards. Next, the film won the Huey Award from the Maine Student Film and Video Festival, which is held in conjunction with the Waterville International Film Festival in Waterville.
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over 420,000 views. Chris has recently started a new YouTube channel to “start fresh,” and so he can build a portfolio that he can show as a part of his college admissions process. Chris’s working title for his senior project is “Toy Soldier.” “It’s about a dying boy who has one last wish for his birthday,” he said. Chris says the film’s mood is meant to be bittersweet, which is partially due to his feeling toward being in his last year at Fryeburg Academy. He wants to spread the word about Fryeburg Academy’s BRINGING A SCENE TO LIFE — Senior film student Chris Choyce works on a scene Film Workshop and what it from his mini production, “Camping Misadventures,” which has drawn thousands of has meant to him. views and critical acclaim.
TEACHER AND STUDENT — Fryeburg Academy film instructor Mike Dana (left) and senior Chris Choyce. “Mr. Dana offers the tools to succeed. He helped me get to where I am today,” Chris said. Someday, Chris wants to return to Fryeburg Academy’s Film Workshop as an instructor. Chris is considering several options after high school: the New York Film Academy, the Motion Picture Institute of Michigan, and the New England School of Communication to name a few. “I am looking forward to what he creates next and his growth as a filmmaker when he continues filmmaking at the college level next year,” Dana said. Chris’s advice to beginning film students: “don’t give up because your first animation is not going to be the best. If you want recog-
nition, submit your videos in film festivals and upload them to YouTube.” Chris resides in Denmark with his parents, Jennifer and Richard Choyce.
LR senior class fundraisers The Lake Region High School Class of 2015 has two fundraisers planned for this Friday, Oct. 10 from 2:30 p.m. and on. From 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., in the rear parking lot of the high school, the Senior Class is hosting the Dodge Test Drive Event! At no cost to participants, you are asked to take a short five-minute test drive in one of many different Dodge vehicles that will be on hand courtesy of Macdonald Motors.
For each test drive, that is accompanied by a short survey afterwards (which requires no obligation), Dodge will donate $20 directly to the Class of 2015. Participants must simply be 18+ years old and possess a valid driver’s license. The goal is 250 test drives at this event. As a bonus, each test drive participant will be automatically entered into the Perfect Punt raffle. From 2:30 p.m. to the end of the first quarter of that
night’s home football game between the Lakers and Freeport (game starts at 7 p.m.), the Senior Class will be selling $10 raffle tickets for ages 16+ (some exclusions do apply). At the end of the first quarter of the game, one ticket will be drawn, with the holder eligible to try a 35-yard punt attempt into the back of a new 2014 Dodge RAM 1500 HEMI-powered, quad cab pickup, courtesy of Macdonald Motors. Make the punt, win the truck!
Opinion & Comment
October 9, 2014, The Bridgton News, Page D
Dark Side of the Sun by Mike Corrigan BN Columnist
The bus to somewhere
It’s a little known fact that once Charon ferries you across the River Styx a motor coach waits on the other shore to take you on to Hell. Recently, I got a preview. Down Lisbon Street, our driver checked his set of printed directions: to Bangor, Lewiston, Brunswick, Portland, Boston, Bangkok, Hades… When we stopped at a light, when we passed three inches away from parked cars, before we made a turn, when we made a turn, those papers were shuffling; it was clear this man had never driven this route before. I began to suspect he’d never driven a bus before. Unless you call reading driving, he technically wasn’t driving a bus even then. All the way to Portland, the fellow kept checking those papers. He must be memorizing the route to the bus station, I thought. At least, I hope so. Anyway, the driver pulled off at Exit 46, by the Jetport. For five minutes, we wandered the never-never land of SOMEWHERE, Page D
Back in the Day by Janine Francisco Bridgton Historical Society
Into the night
News item excerpt: The family of Frank Shackley of Oak Hill, Otisfield, was driven out in to the night, in the bitter cold of last Friday, when their house and much of its contents were destroyed by the fire. Warren Flagg, who lives in South Harrison, was the first to discover the fire and roused some of the neighbors living nearer to the scene, but they were unable to reach the place to be of much assistance, on account of the conditions of the roads. The barn, which is located on the other side of the road, did not burn. The family lost about 300 jars of canned fruit and vegetables, which were in the NIGHT, Page D
Letters
For millions of years
To The Editor: I read your article, “Greenhouse effect: Hoax or Science?” with interest. I hope that Ms. Bolduc’s curriculum includes a balanced approach to what is known and unknown about climate change. I am a geologist with interest in the earth’s past climates. The discussion of current climate change should be put in perspective of earth’s paleoeclimate history. Over the past 500 million years, the climate has changed drastically; sometimes very rapidly. For most of this period, temperatures have been warmer than today. Ice caps at the poles have been the exception and not the rule. We are currently recovering from the last glacial period. Twelve thousand years ago, the great ice sheets covered much of North America and Europe. In some areas, the ice reached a thickness of 3,000 feet and sea level was about 450 feet lower than it is today. Over a period of 2,000 years, the ice melted and sea level rose to near its current height. That’s an increase of 2.7 inches per year, which is about 10 times the rate of current sea level rise. Major climate changes do happen without the influence of man. William E. Sparks Sweden
Power corrupts
To The Editor: The primary function of all Democrat policies is the acquisition and maintenance of power. Preserving and protecting the Constitutional rights of the people is only a whisper or faint penumbra in the archives of government. For example, the presi-
dent and the Democrats want open borders, not so much for humanitarian reasons, but for the advancement of the Democrat cause. Their primary concern is not to improve the lives of illegal aliens, but to insure a steady supply of Democrat voters. They know that the poor, illegal aliens will owe their allegiance to the Democrats because of “free” stuff the Democrats give them (the Democrats get credit for what all American taxpayers pay for). The Democrats are in a hurry to grant amnesty to illegal aliens so that they can get their votes. It seems that the Republicans and the courts are making it more and more difficult for the Democrats to “win” elections the old fashion way: ballot stuffing (“vote early and vote often”), grave robbing (“he voted Republican while he was alive and Democrat after he died”), and vote buying (“We always gave out bottles of vodka to get votes; is that a problem”). To my mind, however, it is the unspoken that is the most intriguing and insidious. An ever-expanding pool of poor people dependent on government for their subsistence guarantees a Democrat edge at the polls. So for the Democrats, a growing government sector is a winwin. Government growth will inhibit private sector growth, which will mean more unemployment and more people dependent on government for subsistence, which in turn will increase the Democrat base. Because large unemployment percentages are not popular with the people, the bureaucracy just drops unemployed people that have run out of unemployment benefits from the official roles of the unemployed. The manipulation of statistics by the bureaucracy (claiming that there are fewer unemployed because they stopped counting them) has become routine. Or in the words of Mark Twain: “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics.” The last part of this equa-
The beauty of fall from the home of Tim Rogers in West Brownfield. In this field is a lovely old wagon with the White Mountains in the background, creating a scene from Mother Nature for all to enjoy. (Brian Merrill photo)
When ‘spin’ becomes lies
The Maine Democratic headlines blare out: “BRUCE Party is bombarding my wife POLIQUIN Would Limit with large colored posters Access to Breast and Cervical filled with lies about Bruce Cancer Screenings for Maine Poliquin, the Republican canWomen.” Then I’m thinkby Tom McLaughlin didate for Congress in Maine’s ing: “What?” Further down Second District, where we it states: “Bruce Poliquin said BN Columnist live. Every time I go to our he would block federal fundP.O. box, it’s jammed full ing to Planned Parenthood, of these things and I have a key provider of cancer a hard time removing them, screenings for women.” they’re so big. I don’t know how much they cost, but I’m Then it dawned on me: Most people believe Planned sure they’re not cheap. The first one she got last week is an Parenthood does mammograms. They don’t. Planned outline of Maine filled with dozens of women’s faces. Next Parenthood is far more interested in performing abortions. to it are large pink and black font letters proclaiming: “This They’d rather invest in the equipment to dismember babies Year Alone Nearly 1,200 Maine Women Will Be Diagnosed than in X-ray machines to do mammograms. Planned With Breast Cancer.” Parenthood does more abortions by far than anyone else in “Wow,” I thought. “That’s a lot for a small state like America — 327,166 in 2012 alone. When President Obama Maine.” debated Mitt Romney that year, he used the same old lie: So I turned it over to see the other side. It pictured a “When Governor Romney says that we should eliminate young woman seated in what looks like a doctor’s office funding for Planned Parenthood,” Obama said, “there are milor medical clinic and reading a form. Above her, big red SPIN, Page D
Front Row Seat
tion, and most destructive to the advancement of the poor out of poverty is the subliminal fear on the part of Democrats that, if the poor get jobs and advance into the middle class they will become Republican in their voting habits which would destroy the Democrats’ hold on power. Once again an organization becomes more concerned with perpetuating its power, perks and prerogatives than accomplishing the goal of preserving and protecting the Constitutional rights of the people. Republicans, of course, are as vulnerable to the corruption of power as the next group, but currently have been going through a new Constitutional Enlightenment, which is refocusing their policies to reflect their Constitutional origins. This Constitutional Enlightenment is being brought forth by a vast array of Conservative groups, thinkers and politicians: from National Review to the various Tea Parties; from Dinesh D’Souza to Milton Freidman and from Governor Scott Walker to Dr. Ben Carson (space requires an extremely small sampling of each group). The common thread woven among them is using the Founder’s wisdom as a guide out of the Progressive wilderness. What makes this movement so potent is that the individuals and groups connect with the exceptionalism of the ideology of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and free market economics, not to a particular party’s limited ideology. Jock MacGregor North Sebago
Killing the planet
To The Editor: Last Sunday, hundreds of thousands marched throughout the world demanding action on climate change. One hundred twenty world leaders gathered in New York for the United Nations Summit on Climate Change.
Our Farmers’ Market
Let us today address a question of great interest to all patriotic Bridgtonians and one that they can do someby Henry Precht thing about — unlike our national and internaBN Columnist tional afflictions. That question is the future of the Farmers’ Market every (climate permitting) Saturday morning on Depot Street. It would appear that the planned “esplanade” to be created on said street would disrupt the now — mostly — smoothly functioning market. That would be a grave error. My evidence is fragmentary: an article in The News mentioned an 84-signature petition submitted to the selectmen by Market merchants and friends, but did not print said petition. The same article suggested that the future of the market was not especially cherished by the selectmen. If true, that would be a grave error. Bridgton is an attractive town — possibly ranking up there among the finest traditional towns of New England. Its curving downhill Main Street bordered by a variety of small shops and places of entertainment (and instruction) is an unplanned success story — with only one or two too-big exceptions. Soon it will be enriched by the transferred Rufus Porter Museum. It is a town that correctly “merits a detour,” as the guidebooks say. On Saturday mornings, that advice is strengthened by the presence of the Farmers’ Market. Like most Mainers in summer we had a half dozen batches of visitors this past year; half of them modified their stay to be present for the market on Saturday. I am sure other Bridgtonians have had the same experience. And when tourists and other outsiders go to the market, chances are they will also visit Renys or one of the other merchants and lunch at one of the fine eateries. Farmers’ markets are HOT, a major boon to local economies nationwide. According to the New York Times, the Department of Agriculture will spend $52 million to support them and related “local and regional food systems.” The markets, the article reports, are “proliferating around the country, increasing 76% to 8,268 since 2008.” More money is to come for local and organic enterprises from the farm bill signed by the president in February. $291 million are to be aimed at that sector. “These types of local food systems are the cornerstones of our plans to revitalize” the rural economy, Agriculture Secretary Vilsack said. “If you can connect local produce with markets that are local, money gets rolled around in the local community more directly compared to commercial agriculture.” The secretary is on target. Maine’s farming economy is experiencing rejuvenation through a lively farm-to-table movement, a huge boost to area farming families’ incomes. Small farms are one of the few sectors doing well in this economy and should be encouraged! Some market stands sell food in exchange for food stamps. The market is the place for the freshest and different vegetables (kohlrabi) and hard to find freshly slaughtered meats (lamb). Berries, flowers, baked goods, goat cheese, plants, freshly spun wool and crafts are to be found — most rather rare locally. (But bear in mind also Richard the Berry Man on Main Street and Shepard’s Farm Stand on South High Street — extended.) The Market is where I meet many old and often some new friends from town — a more active social scene than the transfer station! Back to the Depot Street plan. The main problem for customers now is the large puddle and damp places after a heavy rain along the Market block. A drainage system or some sort of fix is badly needed. The merchants can fill in the details (if not the puddle). The town might also consider subsidizing musicians and other attractions that would make the Market even more a must-stop in Bridgton. “This whole (Depot Street) design is not for the Farmers’ Market,” Selectman Chairman King is quoted as saying, “It ought to be,” I, and many others, reply. Perhaps Mr. King was misquoted; if so, I apologize and welcome him to the Market Support Group! Henry Precht is a retired Foreign Service Officer.
Small World
What can we do? A 2006 U.N. report estimated that meat production accounts for 18% of manmade greenhouse gases. A 2009 article in the respected
World Watch magazine suggested that the contribution may be closer to 50%. The meat industry generates carbon dioxide by burning forests to create animal
pastures and by combustion of fossil fuels to confine, feed, transport, and slaughter animals. The much more damaging methane and LETTERS, Page D
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(Continued from Page D) nitrous oxide are discharged from digestive tracts of cattle and from animal waste cesspools, respectively. In an environmentally sustainable world, wind, solar, and other pollutionfree energy sources must gradually replace polluting fossil fuels. Similarly, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and grains must replace polluting meat and dairy products. The large variety of widely available plant-based entrees, lunch meats, veggie burgers, cheeses, and ice creams can certainly help. Our next trip to the supermarket is a great opportunity to start the transition to a sustainable world. Our favorite Internet search engine offers ample product lists, recipes and dietary tips. Booker Niland Bridgton
Intentially misleading
To The Editor: Recently, I read a letter to the editor expressing concern over Representative Lisa Villa’s voting percentage. I was disappointed by the 84% for I believe the people we elect should do their best to be in attendance as much as possible.
Navigating and searching through the state’s website is tedious at best, however, through persistence and a little luck with Google search, I found that Ms. Sanderson was indeed correct when she expressed concern regarding Ms. Villa’s voting record. Her voting record was 96% her first year, but she states on social media (Facebook) that Ms. Ginzler and Maine GOP are using her father’s passing against her, which is blatantly untrue as her first year record shows. It is the second year (this year) that is of concern as she only voted a little more than 66%. Ms. Sanderson was legitimately concerned over the ranking of 140 out of 151 representatives. Often when a letter is written or an ad run during the election season, I find it is intended to unfairly discredit an elected official. In this case however, I would like to thank Ms. Sanderson for bringing our representative’s record to my attention. Her letter was factual and not at all misleading as Ms. Villa would have us believe. I’ve included these links to provide where I found my information to prove my letter is factual. This link includes a percentage average for the entire time Ms. Villa has served —www.maine.gov/ legis/house/rollcall.htm This link shows the percentage for this year
PUBLIC NOTICE
Town of Sweden Residents
HOUR CHANGE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS The Town of Sweden has changed its hours for Motor Vehicle registrations. All vehicle registrations may be done at the Town Office on Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Thursdays from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please call the Sweden Town Office at 647-3944. 2T40
PUBLIC NOTICE
Town of Sweden Residents WINTER ROAD CLOSURES
The Board of Selectmen have voted on the following winter road closings for the 2014/2015 season: Trull Brook Road from Stearns Pond outlet to Rt. 93, Marr Road, Bennett Road, and Fern Drive from the 1st intersection to Lovell town line, from October 1, 2014 to May 1, 2015. If you have any questions, please call the Sweden Town Office at 647-3944. 2T40
TOWN OF BRIDGTON 3 CHASE STREET, SUITE 1 BRIDGTON, MAINE 04009
— www.maine.gov/legis/ house/rollcal-2ndR.htm This link shows the percentage for last year when Ms. Villa’s father unfortunately passed away —www. maine.gov/legis/house/rollcall-1stR.htm I was very disappointed to find that our representative has been intentionally misleading us as to why she has such a poor voting record. It is not right and voters need to know the truth. Caroline L. Golden Bridgton
A tribute to my wife
To The Editor: Last Friday, Oct. 3, I completed my 19th annual 10-mile walk in honor of the late Dr. Christina ChaplinWheelock as a tribute to my wife and her amazing love and life. I also completed the 10K in the Dempsey Challenge in her honor and as a tribute. This walk was sponsored by several friends. I thank all who contributed. Wayne Wheelock Bridgton
Smacks of arrogance
promotion. Such a viewpoint is repugnant and demeaning to millions of hard working Americans. It is an opinion smacking of arrogance and elitism, unbecoming of any citizen, who embraces democracy. Randy Greason Windham
Lost in the notches?
To The Editor: With reference to the article in your Sept. 25 issue regarding the possible return of railroad passenger and freight service from Portland to Montreal via Fryeburg and Conway, N.H., you indicated that it would pass through “Pinkham’s Notch.” This is most unlikely as there are no current railroad tracks there and the cost of putting them in would be prohibitive. Also, the land there is in White Mountain National Forest, which I doubt would permit it. You probably meant Crawford Notch, where tracks currently exist and are used regularly during the summer months by the Conway Scenic Railroad. By the way it’s Pinkham Notch, not Pinkham’s Notch! Tom Dwyer Newtown, Conn.
To The Editor: Mainers of all political persuasions should be offended by Porter Leighton’s recent letter to The Bridgton News. He implies that the lack of a college diploma means one is not capable of leading and, further, that a person To The Editor: who holds a steady blue-colMary-Vienessa Fernandes lar job for a number of years is a selectman for the Town must have been unworthy of of Casco and the Democratic
Shining star
HARRISON WATER DISTRICT
Please tell the truth
To The Editor: Yes, folks it is getting close to the time for us to do our duty and go cast our vote. You can, without a LETTERS, Page D
TOWN OF HARRISON WINTER PARKING BAN
William Winslow, Supt.
CASCO/NAPLES BULKY WASTE CASCO/NAPLES TRANSFER STATION
Notice is being given that from November 15, 2014 to April 15, 2015, parking on all public streets, roads and parking lots is prohibited during snowstorms. Vehicles will be towed at owner’s expense. This is being done to facilitate the plowing of snow. s/Melissa St. John Town Clerk 2T41 PUBLIC NOTICE
CLOSING NOTICE CASCO/NAPLES BULKY WASTE WILL BE CLOSED TUESDAY, OCT. 14 FOR THE COLUMBUS DAY HOLIDAY.
her caring personality. She lightens up meetings with a sense of humor like no other, which helps alleviate any tension that may be in the room. Before meetings, she always walks into the building with a cup of coffee in one hand and a smile on her face. She tries to greet everyone in the room before the meeting starts and if she misses you, then she makes a point to get you before she leaves. The evening of the annual town meeting, I approached Mary to tell her how I love that she takes real time to listen to her people and how she shows a real interest in how they feel. I also said that if she could get a staunch Republican like myself to support her (a Democrat) for Maine Legislature, she could easily win this race. In this last month of the campaign, you may see Mary around District 66. Do yourself a favor; take a chance in getting to know her. You will see why she is beloved by her community and her friends. Mary Fernandes is a politician like no other, a shining star that can work with people of all political ideologies to find common ground. She will break the barriers at the State House. The only downside is that I cannot vote for Mary for I live in Bridgton. But, I hope that you will vote for her. Jeff Jones Bridgton
Public Notice
We will be flushing mains and hydrants starting Oct. 10th, through Oct. 25th. You may notice some discoloration of the water during the period. 2T40
contender for Maine House District #66, representing South Casco and Raymond. I have had the honor to know Mary this past year. We met while I was filming a Casco Board of Selectmen’s meeting in December 2013 for a local access channel. Over the next few months, I watched Mary in her role as chairwoman of the board. I have seen how she interacts with Casco residents and fellow board members, and I can tell you this, Mary is not your common politician. In the past few years, I have met senators, ambassadors and even a president. It seemed to me like I was only seeing the person they wanted me to see; a side that seemed fake. What do you expect, they are politicians. Mary is the opposite. The first time I met Mary, I knew I was meeting the real person. She takes down the veil to show her true self; which can be a liability for many politicians, but is an asset for Mary. During my observations this past year, I could tell that Mary truly cares about her community. When an item comes before the selectmen, Mary takes the initiative to ensure that she is well-versed in the subject before voting. Mary also takes time to listen to all sides of an issue and contemplates before making a fully-informed decision. This is a quality that differs with other politicians I have met. She also shows great respect to her fellow board members and works well with them even when there are differences of opinion. Mary brings so much to board meetings. She is serious about the issues at hand, shows great intellect and balances it all out with
THE TRANSFER STATION WILL REMAIN OPEN.
All baskets, pots and flowers must be removed from all Bridgton town-maintained cemeteries by Monday, October 20, 2014.
Public Notice
The meeting will be held at the Harrison Town Office Meeting Room.
TOWN OF BRIDGTON 3 CHASE STREET, SUITE 1 BRIDGTON, MAINE 04009
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING
The Bridgton Board of Appeals will conduct a Public Hearing at the Bridgton Town Office, Three Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, Maine 04009, on Thursday, October 23, 2014, at 7:15 p.m., to consider the following: A Variance Appeal filed by William C. and Beverley A. Warren for property located at Moose Pond/82 Cedar Drive; Bridgton Tax Map 60 Lot 10. The application is available for viewing at the Bridgton Town Office Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All interested individuals are invited to attend at the above place and time to present any comments. 2T41
TOWN OF BRIDGTON 3 CHASE STREET, SUITE 1 BRIDGTON, MAINE 04009
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING The Bridgton Board of Appeals will conduct a Public Hearing at the Bridgton Town Office, Three Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, Maine 04009, on Thursday, October 23, 2014, at 7:15 p.m. to consider the following: An Administrative Appeal filed by Rev. Paul Veit regarding a decision made by the Planning Board for the siting of a telecommunications facility i.e.; New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (dba AT&T Mobility LLC) and American Towers LLC on property owned by Susan Tuck, Thomas Sutherby, Damin Sutherby, John and Joanne Harmon, located at 214 Hio Ridge Road, Bridgton, Maine, known as Bridgton Tax Map 13 Lot 53B. The application is available for viewing at the Bridgton Town Office Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All interested individuals are invited to attend at the above place and time to present any comments. 2T41
TOWN OF NAPLES OFFICE CLOSED THE NAPLES TOWN OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2014, IN OBSERVANCE OF COLUMBUS DAY
s/ Board of Appeals
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Thank you, Jim Kidder, Public Works Director
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Harrison Board of Appeals will meet on Friday, October 10, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., to vote whether to entertain a request for Reconsideration by the Harrison Board of Selectmen regarding Gateway Marina.
Public Notice
TOWN OF NAPLES Budget Committee
The Naples Selectboard is looking for residents who are interested in joining the Naples Budget Committee. The Budget Committee usually begins meeting in February on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. If you would like to volunteer please e-mail the Town Secretary, Kate Matthews, at KMatthews@townofnaples.org or call (207) 693-6364. 2T41 LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE: NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE Please take notice that Main-Land Development Consultants, P.O. Box Q, Livermore Falls, Maine 04254, 207-897-6752, on behalf of Camp Micah, P.O. Box 67414, Chestnut Hill, MA 01945, Tel. #617-277-3971, is intending to file a Site Location of Development Act permit application pursuant to the provisions of 38 M.R.S.A. §§ 481 through 490 with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection on or about October 3, 2014. The application is for: The construction of a new cabin and subsurface wastewater disposal system at the following location: Moose Cove Lodge Road, Bridgton and Sebago.
Due to the lack of a quorum, the Harrison Planning Board has rescheduled its regular monthly meeting from Wednesday, October 1, 2014, to Wednesday, October 15, 2014. It will be held at the same time, 7:00 p.m., at the Harrison Town Office Meeting Room. 1T41
TOWN OF BROWNFIELD Four Vehicles for Sale by Sealed Bids
The Town of Brownfield is offering for sale by sealed bids three highway department trucks and a former ambulance chassis and box body. These vehicles will be sold to the highest bidder providing that bids are received at the Brownfield Town Office, 82 Main Street, Brownfield, ME 04010, at or before 4:00 p.m., October 24, 2014. Vehicles will be sold “as is” and “where is” with no implied warrantees or guarantees by the Town. Bids shall be sealed and clearly marked on the envelope the specific vehicle the bid is for. If you are submitting a bid for more than one vehicle, separate bid submissions for each vehicle are required. Bids will be opened by the Board of Selectmen at its meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at 5:30 p.m. The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids as it feels is in the best interests of the Town of Brownfield. Successful bidders shall submit payment for the vehicle(s) purchased within 15 days from the notice of award. Failure to do so may result in the award going to the next in line bidder. These vehicles may be seen by contacting Frank Day, Public Works Director, (207) 935-2152 or (207) 890-8293.
A request for a public hearing or a request that the Board of Environmental Protection assume jurisdiction over this application must be received by the Department, in writing, no later than 20 days after the application is found by the Department to be complete and is accepted for processing. A public hearing may or may not be held at the discretion of the Commissioner or Board of Environmental Protection. Public comment on the application will be accepted throughout the processing of the application.
Vehicle #1 - 1990 International 4800, 4x4, with 11' front-mount plow, 10' wing plow and 6-yard spread and dump body. Mileage is 72,581. Minimum bid: $12,000.00
The application will be filed for public inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection’s office in Portland during normal working hours. A copy of the application may also be seen at the municipal offices in Bridgton and Sebago, Maine.
Vehicle #3 - 2001 Ford F 250 4x4 with 8' front-mount plow. Mileage is 186,673. Minimum bid: $3,000.00
Written public comments may be sent to the regional office in Portland where the application is filed for public inspection: MDEP, Southern Maine Regional Office, 312 Canco Road, Portland, Maine 04103. 1T41
Vehicle #2 – 1999 F550, 4x4, 10' front-mount plow 9' wing plow and 3-yard hopper sander. Mileage is 88,780. Minimum bid: $8,000.00
Vehicle #4 – 1994 Chevrolet Silverado chassis with ambulancetype box body, 350 engine and automatic transmission. Mileage is 74,533. Will need fuel pump and rear brake line replaced. Minimum bid: $1,200.00 2T40
Classified advertising is sold in this space at the rate of $3.50 for 20 words or less and 15¢ a word over 20. All ads are payable in advance. Repeats are charged at the same rate as new ads. Ads taken over the phone must be called in by Monday with payment arriving by Tuesday. A charge of $1.00 per week extra is made for the use of a box number if requested. A charge of $1.00 per classified is made if billing is necessary. Cards of Thanks and In Memoriams are charged at the same rate as classified ads. Poetry is charged by the inch. Classified display is sold at $6.50 per column inch. Classified advertisers must furnish written copy. The Bridgton News assumes no financial responsibility for typographical errors in advertisements other than to reprint that part of any advertisement in which a typographical error occurs. Advertisers will please notify the business office promptly of any errors that may occur, phone 207-647-2851.
Discriminatory Advertising under the Fair Housing Act
The Fair Housing Act of 1968 at 42 U.S.C. 3604(c) makes it unlawful “to make, print, or publish, or cause to be made, printed, or published any notice, statement, or advertisement, with respect to the sale, or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.
CHALMERS INSURANCE &
REAL ESTATE
Part of the Chalmers Group
100 Main Street, Bridgton, ME 04009 Phone: 207-647-3311 Fax: 207-647-3003 www.chalmers-ins.com BN 41
HELP WANTED
DRIVERS: CDL-A. — Average $52,000 per yr. plus. Excellent home time plus weekends. Monthly bonuses up to $650. 5,000w APU’s for your comfort plus e-logs. Excellent benefits. 100% no touch. 877-7043773. 2t40x
HELP WANTED
FOR SALE
FOR RENT
4t41 MULCH HAY — $3 a bale. South Waterford. Call Billy 461-9988. LOOKING FOR — a part-time 4t40x massage therapist to help us at On Eagles Wings. Big heart, warm GOT WOOD — Green firewood hands and licensed in massage. $250 per cord. Call Jack to We do pay you. Contact 207-415- schedule your delivery 207-6479166. tf41 8146 or 207-252-4397. 26t23x sume at 647-4611.
WORK WANTED
VEHICLES FOR SALE
ODD JOBS — by the hour, day, JESUS IS LORD – new and week, or job. Free estimates. Call used auto parts. National locator. 627-4649. 4t38x Most parts 2 days. Good used cars. Ovide’s Used Cars, Inc., Rte. 302 LEAF CLEANUP — tree and Bridgton, 207-647-5477. tf30 brush removal, light trucking and more. Call 595-8321 6t39x FOR RENT EXCAVATING — Have hoe, will travel. Snowplowing, removal and sanding. Site work, foundations dug, back filling, septic systems, sand, loam, gravel. Call Brad Chute, 653-4377 or 627-4560. tf3
DAY CARE
LICENSED — family childcare/preschool program located in town Bridgton has one part-time slot open now, as well as two fulltime slots open October 13. Meal and snacks 100% provided. Active preschool curriculum ongoing throughout the school year. For more information please call 5955209. 4t39
FOR SALE
SCREENED LOAM — and firewood. Please call Ron between 4 p.m.-8 p.m. for more information. Call 595-8359. 12t28x HUNTING DECOYS — Duck & geese. $100. 647-3028. 2t40x FIREWOOD — $225 per cord green. Ask about volume discount. 2 cord minimum for delivery. 207-925-1138. westernmainetimberlands.com tf13 WESTERNMAINEFIREWOOD. com — Seasoned hardwood. Aged 12 months or more. Cut, split and delivered. Half cord $160, cord $280. 583-4113 or 595-5029. 10t33x RED’S FIREWOOD — Cut, split and delivered. Any amounts. Call 615-6342 for details. tf35 GUNS — Buy, sell, trade. Wanted all military items. Sweden Trading Post, 207-647-8163. Will travel. tf15
GREEN FIREWOOD — $200 cord, loose cord, cut, split & delivered. Call 583-4227 or 595DIRECTOR OF MUSIC — The 4016. 4t41 Madison Church, Madison, NH. Position entails playing organ at $5 FOR TATTERED – U.S. church services, and rehearsing Flag when purchasing new U.S. and directing our church choir Flag 3’x5’ or larger. Maine Flag and handbell choir. Contact Carol & Banner, Windham, 893-0339. at 603-367-8459 or carol@silver- tf46 lakekramers.com tf37
CASCO — 3 Hillside Avenue. Three-bedroom apartment. Heat, lights, hot water, Direct TV and WiFi all included. $1250 a month. No pets. References & security required. Section 8 approved. Call 207-595-4946, ask for Tim. tf41 BRIDGTON — first floor, 1-bedroom apartment. Great mid-town location. Off-street parking. Has additional small room suitable for child’s bedroom or office or laundry, $700/mo. plus security. Heat, water included. Tenant pays electrical and TV. 647-0983. 3t39x BRIDGTON — 16 South High St. Non-smoking, no pets. 2-bedroom apartment, quiet, safe building. Incudes heat, hot water, off-street parking. Walking distance to Main St., town beach, church. Coin-op laundry on site. $850/month. First, last and security requested. References checked. 207-632-8508. Monica. tf29
Laborers & Finishers
Buying and Offering US Coins Gold & Silver Bullion
Good pay and overtime. Must have driver’s license. Year-round work.
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Obituaries
Page D, The Bridgton News, October 9, 2014
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Natalie D. Cohen AUBURN — Natalie Deane Cohen, 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, at Clover Health Care in Auburn, where she had been a resident for the past six years. Born in Lewiston on Feb. 4, 1923, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Bertha Drobofski Deane. Natalie was educated in local schools, and graduated from Lewiston High School, Class of ’40, and Bliss Business College. She was married to her loving husband, William B. Cohen, for 47 years, who predeceased her in 1993. Natalie moved to Washington, D.C. following her graduation from Bliss Business College and was employed by the U.S. Government in the Department of Agriculture for four years, prior to returning to Maine and marrying William. A loving and devoted wife and mother, she also was employed by the United Jewish Appeal, Maine Jewish Council, Model Cities Program, and as a legal secretary for many years before retiring. She gained much joy as a volunteer reading to children at the Longley School. Natalie is survived by a son, Michael D. Cohen of Lovell; her grandson; and great-grandson. Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a brother, Michael Deane. Services will be held Friday, at 11 a.m. at Temple Shalom Synagogue, 74 Bradman Street, Auburn. Interment will be at Beth Jacob Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Resident’s Activity Fund, Clover Health Care, 440 Minot Street, Auburn, ME 04210.
Donald E. Miller
WATERFORD — Pauline Andrews Norton, 85, of Waterford and Branford, Fla., died suddenly on Friday, Oct. 3, 2014, at her son Wyatt’s home in Waterford. She was born on Nov. 20, 1928, in Chatham, N.H., the daughter of Lawrence L. and Hattie I. Bean. She had 12 brothers and sisters. As a child, she lived with her mother’s cousin, Florence (“Grammy”) Brown and her husband, Richard, of South Waterford. On June 29, 1946, she married William E. Andrews. They lived together in Waterford for 35 years and had seven children. Her greatest love was her family. Mrs. Norton was a homemaker until 1964, when she went to work for the Crooked River Dowell Company and later for C.B. Cummings for 21 years, until she retired in 1985. In retirement, she spent her winters in Florida, residing with her daughter, Deanna in Branford, Fla. She spent her summers in her beloved Maine, residing with her daughter, Priscilla, her son Wyatt, both of Waterford, and her grandson of Waterville. She loved crocheting, reading, walking and riding her three-wheeled bicycle. She particularly loved making afghans, and every family member was blessed with at least one of her creations. It is also a long-cherished family belief that she was the original creator of the whoopie pie as hers were certainly the best. A particular enjoyment for her was attending services at the First Congregational Church in South Paris, and hearing her longtime friend and pastor, Don Mayberry, deliver his sermons. She is survived by her sister, Camilla Mowatt, of Oxford; her son, Newell Andrews, of Waterford and Hamden, Conn.; her daughters, Peggy Merrill, of Norway, Allison Michaud of Glenburn, Priscilla Gammon of Waterford, Deanna Warming of Branford, Fla., and Rosemary Harmon of South Paris; and her son, Wyatt Andrews, of Waterford; and 15 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husbands, William Andrews and Anthony Norton. Online condolences may be expressed at www.oxfordhillsfuneralservices.com. Arrangements are in the care of Oxford Hills Funeral Services, 1037 Main Street, Oxford. A celebration of her life will take place at the First Congregational Church in South Paris on Friday, Oct. 10, 2014, at 11 a.m. A private family burial will follow at Bisbeetown Cemetery in Waterford. Memorial contributions may be made in Pauline’s name to Stoneham Rescue, P.O. Box 42, Stoneham, ME 04231.
Donald E. Miller, “The Candy Man,” 92, of Bridgton and formerly of Durham, passed away at Bridgton Health Care Center on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. He was born Feb. 11, 1922, in Durham to Edward and Flora Kelsey Miller. His siblings were Samuel Miller, Eunice Anderson and Dorothea Miller. Donald grew up in Durham and attended Lisbon High School. During his earlier years of employment he worked for A&P Groceries, the mill in Lisbon Falls, learning carpentry and using it in remodeling and building his home. Later, Don “The Candy Man” operated a great business out of his home, “Don’s Candy Corner,” which he opened in 1951 selling his homemade chocolate, jellies, and jams for over 63 years and expanded in 1991 with Wee Gift Shop after he married Gertrude. This gave Don the freedom to vendor at several Maine state fairs and craft fairs, setting up his candies, cotton candy, snow cones all over New England and several local campgrounds for 35 years. Don loved to travel with his loved ones all over the world, visiting Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Europe and other countries and states. He visited his favorite destination, Hawaii, several times. He married his first wife, Edith Macalaster, on Sept. 5, 1948 at Shiloh Chapel in Durham. They had two children, David and Dawn. After Edith’s death in March 1985, he married on Dec. 29, 1990 a fellow crafter, Gertrude Jean from New Gloucester, whom he and Edith had known for years. Donald is survived by his wife, Gertrude Jean Miller; his two children, David Miller of Sabattus and Dawn Johnson of Bow, N.H.; eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; sister, Eunice Anderson; and extended family, Schwalms and Thurlows. He was predeceased by his first wife, Edith Miller; his brother, Samuel Miller; sister, Dorothea; and a great-grandson. Don will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral services were held, Wednesday, Oct. 8 at noon at Chandler Funeral Home, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton with Pastor Ron Parker officiating. Burial service followed at West Lovell Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.chandlerfunerals.com In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Don’s memory may be made to the Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St., Bridgton, ME 04009.
Christine A. St. Peter HARRISON — Christine A. St. Peter, 85, of Harrison died peacefully on Monday, Sept. 29, 2014 after a brief illness. Born June 4, 1929, she was the daughter of Christopher and Georgia Adams of Portland. She was the loving wife of Richard St. Peter for 64 years. Chrissie served as town clerk of Cumberland for 14 years and later, with her husband, owned and operated the Twilight Motel in Ellsworth for 11 years. She enjoyed working on a variety of crafts, published a cookbook and was respected for her talent as an artist. She was an avid gardener and loved playing golf at the Val Halla Country Club. “Keep your head down, eye on the ball and follow through,” was her favorite saying, which she would comment to fellow golfers. A recent member of the American Legion Post 139, she was always ready to help and served for number of years as Election Warden at Harrison elections. She will be remembered for her great sense of humor by friends and family. She is survived by her loving husband, Dick St. Peter, Harrison; daughter, Patricia Vierra, of Gray; sister, Elaine Finik; nephew, Stephen Finik of Westbrook; and a brother, John Adams of Augusta. She was predeceased by her parents; a sister, Margaret Adams of South Carolina; and beloved son, Richard St. Peter Jr. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Christine St. Peter to: Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers, 93 Silver Street, Waterville, ME. 04901 A Mass will be celebrated for Christine at St. Joseph’s Church on Stevens Avenue in Portland on Friday, Oct. 10 at 11 a.m. followed by a burial service at Calvary Cemetery in South Portland.
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Robert F. Hannigan CAPE ELIZABETH — Robert F. Hannigan, 88, of Cape Elizabeth, passed away peacefully at his home in Cape Elizabeth on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. He was born in Melrose, Mass., to Daniel and Mary Hannigan. Robert attended Portland public schools, Cheverus High School, and was a graduate of the University of Maine School of Law. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps as member of the Occupational Forces in Japan. He was an attorney at law, and worked in the real estate industry for years. His hobbies included “going to camp” and enjoying all types of outdoor activities with family and friends. Bob was an active member of the Cape Elizabeth Lions Club for over 50 years and participated in district and international activities. He was predeceased by two brothers, Francis and William Hannigan; and a sister, Marie Patch. Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Janet S. Hannigan of Cape Elizabeth; three daughters, Kathleen M. O’Donnell of South Portland, Julia A. Hannigan-Trefethen of Wells and Susan Thurston of Fryeburg; seven sons, Michael E. of Abington, Mass., Frank M. of Cape Elizabeth, Stephen C. of Standish, Daniel J. of Cape Elizabeth, Robert F. Jr. of South Portland, Peter S. of Portland and Patrick J. of Cape Cod, Mass.; 14 grandchildren; and seven greatgrandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014, at 10 a.m., at St. Bartholomew Parish, 8 Two Lights Road, Cape Elizabeth. Interment was at Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements made by Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Road, South Portland. Online condolences may be shared at www.hobbsfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to: The American Macular Degeneration Foundation, P.O. Box 515, Northampton, MA 01061-0515 or VNA-Home Health Hospice, 50 Foden Rd., Suite 3, South Portland, ME 04106.
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WINDHAM — Amy Lewis Bent, 94, died at her home in Windham on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014. She was born in Steep Falls, the third of five children, to Delbert and Grace (Metcalf) Lewis on Dec. 26, 1919. She attended local schools and was a 1937 graduate of Standish High School. She spent the next few years in New Rochelle, N.Y., and then moved to Penacook, N.H., to help care for her brother Roland’s family while he was overseas. There, she met U.S. Army Master Sergeant, Everett A. Bent, and they married on March 2, 1946. The couple relocated to Ft. Bliss, Texas, where Amy worked at General Electric on the rocket program headed by Wernher von Braun. The next move was to Ft. Sill, Okla., and from there to Ft. Devens, Mass., and then Ft. Dix, N.J., from which Everett was sent to Germany. Amy joined him there in 1952, and in 1953 daughter Laurie was born in Landstuhl, followed in 1954 by daughter Jill, born in Baumholder. The family returned to the United States in 1954, stationed first at Fort Bragg, N.C., and then at Fort Eustis, Va., where son Kevin was born in 1957. Amy and the children returned to Steep Falls for a year while Everett was in Korea, and then they all moved to Fort Totten, N.Y., until Everett retired in 1961 and the family touched down for good in Windham. Amy was a calm and comforting person, who was great fun to be with, as she found joy in so many things: boating and fishing, puzzles and reading, camping, gardening, crocheting, playing cards, and of course she loved the Red Sox! Amy was predeceased by husband Everett; a grandson; and a niece and nephew. She is survived by daughters, Laurie Forbes of Raymond and Jill Jean of Red Beach; son, Kevin Bent of Windham; four grandchildren and two great-grandsons. Amy was the last of her siblings, but is also survived by a treasure chest of nieces and nephews and their families. At Amy’s request, burial will be private and there will be no visiting hours or other services. Arrangements by the Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road, Windham. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com Finally, she wishes to leave a message to her family and friends, “I have loved loving you.” In lieu of services, Amy would appreciate donations to breast or colon cancer research.
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Obituaries STANDISH — Joanne Bogdahn Bridges, 83, died on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. She was a first generation American, born in Westbrook, on Feb. 16, 1931, the daughter of Jens and Jensine (Jensen) Bogdahn, who both migrated from Denmark. Joanne grew up in Gorham, and was a 1948 graduate of Gorham High School, where she played basketball. In October of 1954, Joanne married Arthur W. Bridges Jr., and together they raised 10 children. After her children were grown, Joanne went back to school, and received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Maine, Portland. She then went to work for Anthem/Blue Cross as and claims adjuster for the Federal Employee Program. Joanne is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years; nine children, Rodney Bridges of Westbrook, Mark Bridges of Standish, Jeffrey Bridges of Portland, Sena Hansen of Casco, Wendy Kamppi of Raymond, Eric Bridges of Standish, Arthur Bridges III of Portland, Craig Bridges of Portland, and Karla Bridges of Hiram; 17 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Joanne is predeceased by her daughter, Tracy Bridges Carlin in 1991; brother, George Bogdahn; and four sisters, Marianne Aaskov, Carola Randel, Irma Blake and Verna Franklin. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, at Special Thanks the Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road, Windham. A memoTo the families and many friends of my late wife Penny R. Allen. rial service will be celebrated We would like to give our sin- at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10, at cere thanks for all the cards, the chapel. Condolences may be phone calls and words of com- expressed to the family at www. fort. Special thanks to Rev. dolbyfuneralchapels.com Memorial donations may Alison Jacobs for being there in be made in Joanne’s honor to our time of need. Thanks for your caring words the: Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, c/o Hospice of Southern and kindness. Husband, Russell Maine, 180 US Route 1, #1 Scarborough, ME 04074.
Carol Ann Provost NAPLES — Carol Ann Provost, of Naples, passed away peacefully at the Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice in Auburn on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, with her husband at her side. This followed a long period of declining health. She was born in Portland, to Whorlie and Beatrice (Bailey) Holmes. Carol Ann attended Westbrook schools and graduated from Westbrook High in 1963. She married Joseph Delan and shortly afterward they had two children together. She met her present husband, Stephen Provost, in 1985. They were married in 1993 following her successful recovery from cancer surgery. At that time, she made her home in Standish. Carol Ann worked at the Standish Supermarket and at the Oxford Savings & Trust Bank in Westbrook. Her last ten years were spent working at the Maine Department of Human Services. Health and disability issues caused her early retirement in 2003. Carol Ann and her husband Stephen enjoyed nearly 30 years together. They were avid boaters and she served as a trustee for the Sebago Boating Club. The Provosts moved to Naples in 1999 and enjoyed pontoon boating on Long Lake. During her life, Carol Ann was fortunate enough to travel to many places. These included Reno, Las Vegas, Kings Canyon and Yosemite National Parks, cruises to the Bahamas and Aruba, and a trip to Kauai, Hawaii in 2005. Beginning in 2006, she and her husband began vacationing in Florida each year. They purchased a home in the Central Florida town of Leesburg in 2008. She loved Florida and it became her second home. While there, she enjoyed convertible rides, flea markets, and visits to the local Opry. She had planned to return there shortly before her illness caught up with her. Carol Ann’s favorite hobby was creating fine bead jewelry. She often exhibited her work at craft fairs and festivals. She also loved animals and will be dearly missed by her three small dogs. Carol Ann is survived by her husband, Stephen, of Naples, and her son, Joseph Delan Jr. and his wife, Jenn, of Limington. She was predeceased by her daughter, Christine Cable, in 1996. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 2 p.m., at Blais & Hay Funeral Home, 35 Church St., Westbrook. Interment will be at the Provost family plot at Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx. Her husband would like to express thanks to the doctors and nurses at C.M.M.C. in Lewiston and also the entire staff at the Androscoggin Hospice Center in Auburn for the care and compassion they provided during her final days.
Thomasina Graham NAPLES — Thomasina “Mazie” Rana Graham, 95, better known to close friends and family as Mae or Mazie, passed away quietly at her home in Naples, on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014. Stewart, her husband of 70 years, was at her bedside. Mae was born on Sept. 12, 1919, second child to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Rana Sr. of Amagansett, Long Island, N.Y. Working at the Dominy Guest House in East Hampton, she met her husband Stewart Ross Graham Sr., who was stationed at the Georgica Coast Guard Station. They were married on May 24, 1942. They raised two sons and settled in Naples upon Commander Graham’s retirement from the U.S. Coast Guard. Mae was a small woman at five feet tall, but had a big heart. She loved people and always had a pleasant thing to say — never any negative thoughts. Mostly, Mae had a strong sense of family and enjoyed all the many wonderful family gatherings throughout her long life. She could bake the best pecan pie and was an excellent cook. Mae was very supportive of the Coast Guard life. She embraced all the things expected of a service wife and did them well. During her husband’s service, the two of them made many lifelong friends. She was a bundle of energy and remained so until the last few years of her life. The one unwavering constant was her wonderful smile. Mazie is survived by her husband, Stewart Ross Graham Sr. of Naples; sons, Ross Graham of Naples and Bill Graham of Jacksonville, Ore.; two grandchildren, Alan and Michael Graham; two sisters and a brother, Rose Lester of Palm City, Fla., Peter Rana Jr. of Amagansett, N.Y. and Diana Conklin Voorhees of Wainscott, N.Y.; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her older sister, Faye Barnes of Onancock, Va. All family and friends will miss her dearly. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton. Online condolences may be shared with her family at www.chandlerfunerals.com
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Kim Gaboury WINDHAM — Kim (Lypscon) Gaboury, 53, of Windham, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Oct. 3, 2014. She was born on Dec. 26, 1960, in Middletown, Conn., the daughter of Frank and Barbara (Williams) Lypscon. Kim was a 1979 graduate of Windham High School and a 2008 graduate of the University of Maine, Augusta, with a bachelor’s degree in mental health and human services. Kim worked many years in the Windham school system, followed by Kids Peace, and ending her career at Community Care as a Behavioral Health Professional. She loved traveling to Disney World, reading, crocheting and enjoyed spending time with her niece, Katey, and grandchildren Quinn, Sophia and Easton. She was predeceased by her father, Frank D. Lypscon. Kim is survived by her mother, Barbara Lypscon, of Windham; sister, Jody Cloutier, of Buxton; daughter, Autumn Poland, of Biddeford; and stepdaughter, Katrina Harkins, of Naples. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road, Windham. An hour of visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the start of the service. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com Those wishing to remember Kim may make donations in her name to: Community Care, P.O. Box 936, Bangor, ME 04402.
Elizabeth L. Carter NEW GLOUCESTER — Elizabeth “Betty” Louise Carter, 58, passed away on Monday, Oct. 6, 2014. She was born and raised in Brockton, Mass., a daughter of James and Geraldine Lupica Condon. Betty left the city at the age of 18, after graduating high school with highest honors to reside in Maine. Betty embraced the beauty of Maine, raising two daughters. She was predeceased by her mother. She leaves behind daughters, Jacqueline Lawrence of Charleston, S.C., and her partner Christopher Endres; Heather Smith of Bridgton and her husband Kipp; her grandson Jacob; her father James B. Condon of Brockton, Mass., and formerly of Largo, Fla.; two brothers, James Condon of Carver, Mass. and Christopher Condon and his wife Elizabeth of Raynham, Mass.; sister Susan Condon of Hanson, Mass.; mother-in-law Joan Lawrence of Naples; and many cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Betty loved life and lived it to the fullest, helping anyone she could, in any way she could. She was a strong, independent, funloving woman. Formerly the owner and lead florist of Fiddleheads and Ferns in Naples, she worked on weddings and events most of her life. She leaves many beautiful memories to those who were fortunate enough to work with her. Betty returned to school and graduated with a certificate in Graphic Design in 2006. She was artistic and talented in other ways including painting, crafting, and designing newsletters and posters for various fundraising events. Betty was the 2014 President of the New Gloucester Eagles Aerie FOE #4131 and former Chaplin. She volunteered for the State Convention, the Kids’ Christmas Parties, and held many offices at many Eagle posts. Betty was the Eagles Riders cofounder, State Rep. and Treasurer, an Auxiliary Member of the American Legion Unit 86, a member of the Eagles Aerie FOE #4352 in Windham, and the Eagles’ State Representative for Alzheimer’s. She was an ADA Dart Captain and player. Betty held many fundraisers for Alzheimer’s, Diabetes, and the Maine Breast Cancer Coalition, one year raising over $6,000 with her creative Twist and Shoot Dart challenge. Betty was a six-year breast cancer survivor. Her last good deed on this earth was to become a donor to the New England Donor Bank. She was an avid dart player, loved snowmobiling and riding her motorcycle, hunting, cooking, traveling, her many pets, gardening and, most of all, her grandson Jacob. Please join the family for visiting hours from 5 to 6 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014, at Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Rd. Casco, ME 04015.
Arlene E. Proctor HARPSWELL — Arlene E. Proctor, 89, died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014, at Mid Coast Health Care. She was born in North Bridgton, May 28, 1925, the daughter of Everett and Lubelle Warren Darling. She lived on Little Yarmouth Island and attended school on Bethel Point, where her mother taught school, later attending school on Gun Point. She attended Brunswick High School for two years, and graduated from Bridgton Academy in 1943. She married Leland Proctor in 1944 and lived in Casco for 25 years. Mr. Proctor died Feb. 13, 1983. Mrs. Proctor worked at CBS, Raytheon in Windham and Bridgton Knitting Mill. She later cleaned summer cottages, and moved back home to assist her sister Lillian care for their father and two friends who where blind, all the while also working at Jay Brush and Auerbach Shoe in Brunswick. She was a member of the Great Island Church of the Nazarene where she was a former treasurer, janitor and Sunday School teacher. She was predeceased by two daughters, Arletta and Bonita; and her sister Verona (Lillian) Toothaker. She is survived by a son, LaForrest Proctor and his wife Betty of Harrison; and a daughter, Judith Proctor Morgan and her husband Paul of East Harpswell; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may visit at the Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal Street, Brunswick, Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Great Island Church of the Nazarene, Rt. 24, Harpswell, with Pastor Mark Drinkwater and Pastor Kendall Dutton officiating. A reception for family and friends will follow. Interment will be in Murch Cemetery, South Casco. For those unable to attend, condolences to the family may be posted and a “Tribute” of her life viewed at www.brackettfuneralhome.com Memorial contributions may be made to the Great Island Church of the Nazarene, 806 Harpswell Islands Road, Harpswell, ME 04079.
Frederick C. Fox, 76, of Slab City Road, Lovell, died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014 at Bridgton Hospital. He was born in Lovell, a son of Charles and Iva Kendall Fox. He attended Lovell schools and graduated from Fryeburg Academy. Frederick had been employed at Gerry Lumber in Lovell and also A.C. Lawrence in South Paris. He later worked caretaking with Fox Brothers in Stoneham. He loved to travel, read history books, tell stories and hunt. His historical knowledge of Lovell and the area was unsurpassed, remembering facts and details others could no longer recall. He was an original founder and assistant chief of the Stoneham Fire Department and a lifetime member of the Lovell Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of the Western Maine Fireman’s Association and the Stoneham Knight Riders Snowmobile Club. He was predeceased by his mother and father. He is survived by is longtime companion, Linda Hatch of Norway; two sisters, Linda Allen of Lovell and Rosemary Fox of Mason; five brothers, Paul Fox of Monmouth, Albert Fox and Peter Fox, both of Stoneham, Larry Fox and Stephen Fox, both of Lovell; and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11 at #4 Cemetery in Lovell. A reception will follow at the Stoneham Fire Station after the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Stoneham Fire Department in care of Peter Fox, 269 Maine Street, Stoneham, ME 04231. Arrangements are made with Wood Funeral Home, Fryeburg.
Richard L. Wiley AUBURN — Richard Lewis Wiley, 57, of Topsham, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014 at the Hospice House in Auburn with his loving family at his side. He struggled for three years with cancer and never complained once during his fight. Richard was born in Lewiston on Jan. 2, 1957, a son of George and Ethel (Fortin) Wiley. He attended local schools and graduated from Oxford Hills High School in 1975. He furthered his education at the University of Southern Maine, studying business. For 38 years, Richard worked at Bath Iron Works. He started in Sheet Metal Apprenticeship, then after graduation went to the Tin Shop and Planning for 10 years. From 1991 to present, he worked in the Engineering Department and was an Engineering Designer First Class. He enjoyed camping with his family, fly fishing and hunting. He will be greatly missed by his children. He married Alisa Friberg in 1987. He is survived by his wife Alisa; his son, Thomas Alan Wiley of Auburn; his daughter, Kendra Jean Wheeler of Greene; a brother, George Wiley of New Hampshire; and two sisters, Janice Record of Oxford and Joyce Fleck of Waterford. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 4, 2014, at the Riverside Annex Cemetery in South Paris. In lieu of flowers, donations in Richard’s memory may be made to the Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 236 Stetson Road, Auburn, ME 04210.
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(Continued from Page D) cellar. Their neighbors, as is customary in rural communities, have rallied to their support, sharing with them their winter’s supply of vegetables and the family has found refuge at the Morey Farm, a short distance from their former home. News item excerpt: One of Harrison’s summer residents, who had never been up in Maine in the winter time before, dropping in for the weekend, arrived just as the mercury began to take its tail spin. He put up camp and Saturday morning came up to the village for supplies. Somebody asked him if he didn’t find it pretty cold down at camp that morning. “Gosh, no,” he said, “it wasn’t half as cold as I expected to find it.” That apparently is the way our summer friends think of us up here in Maine during the winter months. The mercury stood all the way from forty to fifty degrees below zero and, if the weather conditions did not surprise our out of town guest, it certainly left the natives gasping for breath. Brief local historical note: The first building in Naples Village was the schoolhouse, built in 1822, near the steamboat landing. Back on the hill toward Mr. Lamb’s, a small clearing was made the next year by Thomas Stevens and a store was opened soon after by Benjamin Goodbridge, under the management of Joshua Chadbourne, who boarded with Mr. Stevens. All else was woods. Enoch Gammon, a lumberman, kept good previously for the accommodation of his hands, in his house near “Mast Cove,” north of Naples, on Long Pond, so called from being the point where large numbers of masts were rafted. The post office was opened under the name South Otisfield, June 21, 1828, with Abraham W. Chute, postmaster. His first quarterly report was for the sum of 37 ½ cents. Editorial note: It looks as though the three cent postage is here to stay. Unless this rate, which expires July 1, is reenacted, Post Master Farley sees a postal deficit of $19,000 for 1935. It’s easier to put a tax on, than to take it off. Local note: Filing income tax. Who? Single persons who have a net income of $1,000 or more, gross income of $5,000 or more, and married couples who have net income of $2,500 or more, or gross income of $5,000 or more, must file returns. What? Four percent normal tax on the first $4,000 in excess of the personal exception and credits. Eight percent normal tax on the balance net income in excess of $5,500. Local note: Now, we are up against it because the alcoholic content of beer, which may be sold legally in Maine, has been placed so low that it is difficult to obtain any of this non-intoxicating beverage. Breweries, since the repeal of the 18th Amendment are not making any of this sort of beer. What are we going to do in that case?
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(Continued from Page D) look at the calendar, know this by the number and frequency of ads and political e-mails you get that are, at best exaggerations, but more likely just plain simple out-and-out lies. Space does not allow for the exaggerations so let me just list my three favorite big-time out-an-out, easily identified lies. In reverse order. Number three: Shenna Bellows. Bellows claims that Susan Collins cast her vote with the Republicans more often than with the Democrats. The official roll call website for the Senate, is www.senate.gov/pagelayout/legislative/a_three_sections_with_teasers/votes. htm There, you can go back and look at every vote Susan Collins has cast. Guess what? By those votes, you would never know that Susan Collins is a Republican. Bellows implies that Collins votes pro-life and pro-traditional family, yet the fact is you cannot find a vote cast by Collins that is either prolife or pro-traditional family. LIE. Number two: Gubernatorial candidate Michael Michaud. Michaud claims that he has worked with Republicans in a bipartisan way to get things done in Washington.
But, alas, Mike is not telling the truth, for there is an official Congressional website for all of the House votes as well. It is: http:// clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/ index.asp Michaud is lying. You will be hard-pressed to find two things in Michaud’s official roll call voting record, legislation where Michaud joined with the Republican majority and legislation that he got passed. Michaud’s claim of bipartisanship is a lie. I wonder if he is lying about being a homosexual as well, so as to undermine Eliot Cutler’s growing support amongst homosexuals. Number one: And now NUMBER ONE, the all time biggest lie told so far this election season. The “Yes” on bear hunting question claim that bear hunters bring in 7,000,000 pounds of junk food to bait bears with. Seven million pounds. Unfortunately, these poor misinformed buffoons can neither be trusted to tell the truth or do simple math. The absolute maximum number of hunters that are allowed to bring in food to bait bears is the 11,000 that have bear permits. Seven million divided by 11,000 equals 636 pounds of junk food lugged in by every hunter. Lie, lie, lie! Folks, voting is important. It is too important to simply believe everything told to you by candidates and their pals. What if secession were on the ballot? Would you simply believe the ads that would
come from government saying, “It won’t work?” Or would you think and do some research? Don’t let the liars win. Force them to tell the truth by calling them out on their lies. Jesus tells us that the father of all liars is the devil, the last thing we need is more sons and daughters of the devil in public office. Rev. Bob Celeste Harrison
Tirelessly working
To The Editor: Lisa Villa is one of the hardest-working public servants in Maine, and voters get the real deal when they send her back to Augusta this November. I know. I worked with Lisa on the Cumberland County Charter Commission and the referendum that voters overwhelmingly supported in 2010. The Charter dramatically improves the way regional government delivers both essential and non-essential services to more than a quarter-million residents. And it provides voters with voice at the ballot box to determine how regional government works. Lisa worked tirelessly on that document and we’re all better served as a result. Kudos to Lisa and all her hard work. Claude Morgan, Former chairman Cumberland County Charter Commission
Re-elect Rankin
dedication that was shown scales. by Rep. Rankin, and encourAlso, he stated it will age voters in her district to cost residents and non-resire-elect her so she can con- dents about six cents a pound tinue her incredible work. (more or less), as the actual To The Editor: Joshua Plante cost has not been set yet. This past session, Rep. State Representative The scales are for incoming Helen Rankin proposed a bill Berwick demolition materials only. that required health insurHousehold rubbish will not ance coverage for laboratory be weighed in, and is free as fees up to $150 to establish it is now. bone marrow transplantation Now the good news: the suitability. This bill, An Act town manager stated that the to Require Health Insurers to cost of the scales will be To the Editor: Provide Coverage for Human To residents and taxpay- recouped in the first year of Leukocyte Antigen Testing to Establish Bone Marrow ers of Harrison and the town operation, by the user fees Donor Transplant Suitability, manager: I apologize for say- charged to the taxpayers of resulted from a constituent in ing the new scales at the Harrison. My congratulations town dump cost $100,000, to the Harrison Selectmen Fryeburg. Following passage in as appeared in a Oct. 11 let- and town manager for payboth the House and Senate, ter to The Bridgton News. As ing off a capital investment Governor Paul LePage vetoed the town manager explained in one year. Eddie Rolfe the proposal. Despite this on the phone, the cost was Harrison setback, Rep. Rankin worked $34,000 for new 40-foot tirelessly to gather support and inevitably we overrode the governor’s veto. This bill holds personal meaning to myself and countless others both here in (Continued from Page D) Maine and worldwide. This Intermalliana. The driver saw no bus station, cleverly past May after joining “Be assumed this couldn’t be the place — Brigham Young he was the Match,” a national bone not — got back on the Interstate, and then took Exit 46 again! marrow donor registry, I was Because we’d all had so much fun the first time. The guy able to donate my bone marfigured this must be the way, since the same sign we passed row to help save the life of a a few minutes ago still clearly said Portland — see, there’s a 17-year-old boy somewhere big “P” and then a small “o,” and the “r”… well, it could be in America. My circumstance Portsmouth, but it probably said Portland — and even though came at no cost to me, as “Be he didn’t find a city the first time, who knows, maybe he had the Match” covered all of been checking his notes and he missed it. the Leukocyte Antigen testSame gauntlet through backlot Americana. Purgatory ing and surgical costs. with landing lights. Twilight Zone, Episode 318: “Circling Unfortunately, my case is Godot.” Five minutes later we’re back on I-95, heading not a common occurrence. south. And this time we get off on Exit 45, pass over the Thanks to Rep. Rankin’s highway, and actually take 295 North, which is sort of in the efforts in passing the above right direction, at least from where we are now. Just a few legislation, there will be short centuries after we start we pull into the bus station on greater opportunity to have St. John’s Street. more people be a part of sav“You’re late,” my brother says. “Why are you kissing the ing lives. ground?” I am very grateful for the A few hours later, Bob and Jackie drive me back to the bus station, where I buy my return ticket in the happy certainty that my early afternoon bus driver is by now lost somewhere in Massachusetts, or in New Hampshire, possibly even Quebec. Wherever he is, I hope he hasn’t misplaced his directions. My northbound driver gets us onto 95 and we can hardly to them, nor is anyone recomfail to reach Lewiston now! With luck, I’ll be home before mending it. Other fliers sent to my wife the cat is a desiccated heap of bones on the windowsill. We even get off at the Lewiston exit. This driver is great! are aimed at seniors. They’re big, colored cardboard with But then, instead of taking a logical route, such as toward the pictures of worried-looking bus station, he has to get fancy. We are on Alfred Plourde older people, and they claim Drive, which seems unnecessary. We are on Webster Street. Poliquin would: “Put Your Sometime later, we pass the side street Wayne Rivet’s folks Retirement At Risk” with live on. I wave. Maybe they’ll send a search party. Time pass“changes to Social Security es, we go up alleyways, we make hairpin turns, we double and Medicare.” The truth is back. Now, somehow, we are coming from the north down just the opposite. The whole Central Avenue toward Russell Street. The Bates campus lies system is going to collapse directly in front of us; if we continue down Central at least if we don’t make changes, we’ll get to the bus station within the same calendar year. Poliquin suggests, like rais- But no, the driver decides to turn left. Now, we are heading ing the retirement age — for Sabattus Street. This is not going to work. By this time, but not for people over 50. everybody on the bus, even the driver, is muttering, “What is When Poliquin took over going on?” Petulantly, the man pulls the bus over, in traffic, as Maine State Treasurer, and announces, “Bates College!” Kind of random. Apparently, there are a couple of Bates he strengthened the Maine State Employees Retirement students on board, and our man feels he should drop them System for elderly Mainers. off, even if he doesn’t know where the college is. I mean, It had been grossly under- Bates College is in Lewiston and the bus is still somewhere in funded by Democrats who Lewiston, so, you know, close enough! A young man confers were in power for decades with the driver. We turn down another alley; at Sabattus, we and would not have survived hook a 60-degree turn onto Campus Ave., almost crushing a at all without Poliquin and subcompact which isn’t yet compact enough for our driver. LePage’s fix. Now, it’s one We pull up in front of the college library. I am less than a mile of the healthiest in the whole from home. Heck, I practically live in that library, I am home. country. That’s the pension I I get off with the students. So I have no idea if that driver ever draw as a retired teacher. If found the bus station. To this day I go to Mass to light candles for my fellow Poliquin and enough other conservatives are elected to passengers. Maybe when the driver finally pulls up at their Congress, they’ll fix Social destination and announces: “Hell!,” it’ll be the Pearly Gates instead. Now, that’s a bus line! Security and Medicare too. We have recommended to Mike that under no circumstancTom McLaughlin of Lovell is a retired middle school es should he ever attempt to leave Lewiston again. It will be better for everyone that way. U.S. History teacher.
When ‘spin’ becomes lies
(Continued from Page D) lions of women all across the country who rely on Planned Parenthood for not just contraceptive care. They rely on it for mammograms…” I’ll say it again: Planned Parenthood doesn’t do mammograms. They do Pap tests, yes, but mostly what they’re set up for is abortions. Poliquin wants to stop sending millions in federal funds to Planned Parenthood because they’re the biggest abortionists in the country, not because they do Pap tests. Poliquin is pro-life. So is Romney. So am I. So is my wife. Democrats are the party of abortion. It’s their biggest issue, but they don’t like to even say the word. Instead, they use euphemisms “Women’s Health,” as if pregnancy were a disease and abortion a cure, or
“Reproductive Rights,” as if sucking babies out of their mothers’ wombs is “reproduction.” Whenever a nomination is made to the U.S. Supreme Court — the third branch of our federal government — what do Democrats want to know about the appointee? They want to know if he/ she supports abortion, that’s what. Every other issue pales by comparison. It’s the biggest issue for the Maine Democratic Party too, but they’ll never come out and say it. Instead, they send duplicitous mailings to camouflage what they really believe. They smear Poliquin by portraying him as someone who doesn’t care about cancer in women. That’s lowdown. To them, protecting innocent life in the womb is a “War on Women.” Another eight-and-a-half
by fourteen cardboard mailing proclaimed: “BRUCE POLIQUIN Wants Politicians and Bosses Making Women’s Health Care Decisions” next to the headline is a women lying in a hospital bed with a worried look in her eyes. Further down it says, “He even supports letting bosses decide whether or not women have access to birth control.” What unadulterated crap! I’ve never heard of a Republican candidate who is against women accessing birth control. It’s made up out of the whole cloth. They’re against paying for abortioninducing drugs in employerpaid medical insurance premiums. If a woman wants those pills for herself, she can pay for them herself. Birth control pills are $6 a month at Walmart and nobody is preventing women’s access
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