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January 12, 2012

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Coping with brown winter Businesses stay positive despite weather

WAITING FOR THE ICE TO FORM — on the many lakes and ponds in the Lake Region is Larry Scholz, (pictured), owner of Unc’L Lunkers Bait & Tackle Shop on Gage Street in Bridgton. Scholz, whose business typically benefits from the lack of snow, is feeling the effects of the warm weather that has prevented ice to form so that those who ice fish can safely access local waterbodies.

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By Lisa Williams Ackley Staff Writer When there is hardly any snow on the ground in the Lake Region, there is a ripple effect on area businesses of all kinds — ski areas, cross-country skiing facilities, snowmobile sales and rentals, ice fishing bait and equipment shops, restaurants, department stores, ski shops and snow removal firms.

Jim Mains, a Bridgton native who serves as executive director of the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, said last week, “The low snow total does have an overall effect on the economy — it does have a ripple effect here. We still have a vibrant local economy, but there is an element that is missing — the element of tourists coming to the area and taking advantage of what we have to offer.”

According to Meteorologist Craig Miller of WGME 13, “The two largest events affecting our weather so far this winter are La Niña in the Pacific Ocean and something called the North

Atlantic Oscillation, or NAO.” During a La Niña, Miller said, “The ocean waters of the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean are cooler than normal.

For us in the northeast La Niña may cause us to be drier and warmer, however much of that depends on what the NAO is doing.”

The NAO impacts the location of the jet stream, and as a result, “When the NAO is in its ‘positive phase,’” it causes the jet stream “to stay to more to our north, keeping us warmer,” said Miller So, while that may be good for keeping heating bills low, it is not good at all for businesses that rely on cold weather and snow.

Timing is everything “It’s a timing issue,” Mains said. “We are off to a slow start.

Snow will come later in the season, and they will come for crosscountry skiing, snowmobiling and downhill skiing. Shawnee Peak Ski Area is known for their grooming. People don’t realize the conditions are good. They (Shawnee Peak) make sure you have a qual-

what I call ‘assurance snow’ to assure us the Mushers’ Bowl would come off as planned, if we got snow the Monday before the event.”

Since the Mushers’ Bowl has been taking place at Five Field Farms the past six years, Gyger said, “We’ve had a fiveyear stint where we’ve had it every year. The year before that — six years ago — we couldn’t do it — the first year I was supposed to have it out here (at Five Field Farms.”

Gyger said further, “Now that we’ve got five years under our belt, people say it is better to postpone it until (better weather conditions) — because you’re dealing with live animals and we want the spectators to have an enjoyable time.”

The snow pack has to be just right for the popular races, where members of the Down East Sled Dog Club compete for title points with the races sanctioned by the International Sled Dog Racing Association.

The race course at Five Fields Farm is considered to be one of the most challenging on the circuit, and offers good view-

ing opportunities.

The large winner’s purse generates a loyal following of competitors and up to 50 sled dog teams compete in several different classes. Mains said sled dog racing is unique to this area “and with an effective marketing program, we are able to draw spectators from all over our region.”

Mains said more and more nonprofits are signing on every year to hold events during the Winter Carnival, which is one of the chamber’s biggest events, highlighting the economic interests of its 13 member communities.

“Each year the chamber adds new events to the program to make it more fun and interesting,” Mains said. “We are committed to making the event bigger and better than ever before.”

Participants can buy $5 buttons that will entitle them to participation in free events and discounts on paid events, as well as discounts and promotions at participating businesses. The participating businesses include Ricky’s Diner,

SPORTSHAUS IN WEST BRIDGTON — owned by Marlise Libby, (pictured), and her husband, Phil, offers all sorts of winter wear and equipment, at their store on Route 302.

(Ackley Photo) ity experience, no matter what’s are seasonal businesses,” said on the ground. Conditions will be Mains, “businesses have to good, when they get here. We’re anticipate slow periods, and with confident that, even though we’ve proper planning, businesses will had a later start, they will come. come through and be here in the We’re maintaining a positive atti- long run. Local business owners tude.” are a unique breed — dedicated “Being an area where there WINTER, Page 10A

Question of snow, but Winter Carnival is still a go

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Snow or no snow, the Winter Carnival is a go — but The Maine Lakes Musher’s Bowl may have to wait until Mother Nature cooperates.

Organizers will decide Friday whether to postpone the Musher’s Bowl sanctioned sled dog races and skijoring competition for a month, but all of the other Winter Carnival events will take place as scheduled, on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 21 and 22.

A lot depends on the snowstorm expected Thursday.

“If we get enough snow, we could have the sled dog rides and snowmobile rides” on Jan. 21 and 22, since those are held on the ice of Highland Lake, said Jim Mains Jr., executive director of the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce.

But even the ice conditions were still a bit in doubt as of The News’ Tuesday press deadline. “They think it’s fine by the edge of the lake, but they’ve got to test it further out,” and will do so on

Wednesday, Mains said.

If the Musher’s Bowl has to be put off, a tentative rescheduled date has been set for the weekend of Feb. 18 and 19, Mains said.

The bottom line, however, is that everyone should relax, said Mains. “Last year we were almost in the same position, and then we got (enough snow) near the end,” he said.

Tom Gyger, owner of Five Fields Farm in South Bridgton where the popular Musher’s Bowl sled dog and skijoring competitions take place, has been consulting with Paul Field, who grooms the racing trails.

“Both Paul and I believe that, if we had snow by Thursday, we could work it up in 36 hours,” stated Gyger. “Paul said, ‘Yeah, we can prepare the site in a day and a half.’ We’d be working all night, so when the mushers arrive, they could run.” Gyger said it’s not the first time they’ve had to work around a lack of snow.

“It has happened to us before. One thing few remember is last year we did not get

Director search begins

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer The search committee charged with finding Alan Manoian’s replacement will begin reviewing candidates on Friday.

Bridgton Town Manager Mitch Berkowitz said he’s received around a half a dozen applications as of Tuesday of persons wanting to become Bridgton’s director of Economic and Community Planning and Development.

The search targeted planning professionals throughout the Northeast, with the emphasis on planning. Around half of those who’ve applied are from outside Maine, Berkowitz said.

“Certainly, we’d like to see some homegrown talent,” someone who is familiar with the dynamics of working with a small rural town in Maine, he said.

Selectmen, at Berkowitz’s recommendation, are looking for someone who has obtained certification as a municipal planner, and can develop a strategic plan for economic development, as well as help the Comprehensive Plan Committee with its ongoing work to update the 2004 plan.

The search committee, who will work with Berkowitz on deciding “which candidates we feel inspired to interview,” consists of Planning Board Chairman Steve Collins, Community Development Committee Chairman Mike Tarantino, Economic Development Corporation Liaison Skip Sullivan, Selectman Chairman Art Triglione, Comprehensive Plan Committee Co-Chairman Bob Wiser, Inn at Highland Lake owner Julie Welchell and Greater Portland Council of Governments Executive Director Neal Allen.

The committee will give Berkowitz their recommendation on whom to hire, but the final decision will be up to Berkowitz.

He said he expects to announce the decision by the end of SEARCH, Page 2A

WAITING ON MOTHER NATURE — Mushers may have to wait until February to compete in the annual Bowl.

Morning Dew Natural Foods and the Market Basket in Harrison.

Here’s a rundown of events that will take place, snow or no snow, on Jan. 21: • Freezing for a Reason — The popular polar dip on

Highland Lake, takes place at 1 p.m. (with registration at 11 a.m.). Nearly $18,000 was raised last year for the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter.

• Snow Shoe Hike Up Bald Pate Mountain — Loon Echo CARNIVAL, Page A

Board rejects RV park appeal

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer SEBAGO — Developers of a proposed RV park on Hawkes Road exhausted their last chance to keep the project alive Dec. 28, when the Sebago Zoning Board of Appeals upheld the planning board in saying the project never gained “pending” status because no substantial review of the project ever took place.

John Swanson and his associate, Dan Tocci, had argued before both boards that the project — which initially called for 80 RV lots when it was first proposed to the board in May of 2009 — was never formally denied by the planning board, and so should therefore be considered as pending under the rules in place at that time.

Subsequent to May of 2009, the town changed its land use ordinance (in May of 2010) to prohibit RV parks in town. The seasonal RV park, later amended to around 50 lots, was proposed for 32 acres, with easement rights to the town beach on Sebago Lake.

Tocci’s and Swanson’s only recourse now is to appeal the

zoning board of appeal’s ruling to Cumberland County Superior Court. Following the two-hour meeting, which drew a packed crowd of residents opposed to the project, Tocci said they have not decided whether to take their case to court.

Tocci said that they assumed the RV park application was still viable because the planning board never took formal action on it within 60 days of their initial appearance before the board on May 14, 2009. He also pointed out that the planning board did not send out a formal letter of denial when the project was brought back to the town this year, and the planning board ruled it was no longer valid on June 14.

Tocci acknowledged that he and Swanson erred in deferring to their engineer, George Sawyer, as to whether they had a complete application when it was first brought before the planning board. When it was determined that many elements were missing for both the local and a state reviews that would be required, Tocci said he went about obtain-

ing that information, which was why it took them so long to come back to the board.

“We never received any information from the planning board that they denied us. Naturally, we assumed we were still pending and went through with our due diligence,” Tocci said. Most of the required reviews are done on the state level, in any case, he added. He also argued that the form the town uses for site plan review applications is not specific enough to allow a developer to provide all of the information the board says it needs in order to consider an application complete.

But planning board member Phil Lowe said the developers had access to a copy of the

March 7, 1986 site plan review ordinance that was in effect at the time. In that document, the preliminary requirements, such as showing boundaries of contiguous properties and a 50foot-per-inch scale, are “very clear and for all to see,” Lowe said.

An abutter, Beverly Buxton of 732 Anderson Road, said she attended that first meeting in 2009, and the RV park was presented only as a concept. Her neighbor, Mike Borcetti, agreed.

“George (Sawyer) said he was putting a feeler out,” Borcetti said. “It seems that this has been a dead project for two years. Why do we have to come back to rehash a dead project?”

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Joint session to discuss form-based code planned

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer The draft changes to design standards along the Portland Road and Main Street in Bridgton are done, and now the hard work begins.

A joint meeting has been set for Thursday, Jan. 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the Bridgton Municipal Complex for the Comprehensive Plan Committee, the Planning Board and the Board of Selectmen to discuss the next steps, now that departing Economic and Community Development Director Alan Manoian has delivered a draft form-based code as promised. If an expected snowstorm forces a postponement, the meeting will be rescheduled to the following Thursday, Jan. 19.

The document is the result of nine months of near-weekly meetings of the Comprehensive Plan Committee, following a directive from selectmen to draft better standards for the site plan review ordinance. The changes were warranted by last year’s controversy over plans to build a McDonald’s restaurant and the perceived lack of protections in the current ordinance for preserving Bridgton’s unique smalltown character.

The draft standards would regulate land development by establishing a series of traditional New England transect districts along Bridgton’s Portland Road and Main Street corridor.

The districts would each have their own development standards ranging from a more compact and walkable village center (in

the downtown) to a more disperse and drivable suburban and rural road pattern out near Sandy Creek to the Naples town line.

As stated in Manoian’s introduction, the standards both preserve and improve Bridgton’s traditional New England growth pattern “by setting careful and coherent controls on building form as it relates to (and addresses) the street frontage type, while retaining flexible parameters relative to building use.”

In other words, instead of focusing on the type of use, as with the current site plan review ordinance, the standards focus instead on where the buildings and the parking are located, relative to the street. In the downtown, from Main Hill to Maple Street, just beyond Pondicherry Square, the buildings would be required to be placed close to the sidewalk, with parking in the rear. Entrances must face front, and windows must be prominent.

Beyond Maple Street, the standards gradually bow more and more to ease of vehicular access and traffic flow.

“A clear sense of identity will be established for each Transect/ Frontage District,” which are designated as Traditional Center (downtown), Traditional Neighborhood (Maple Street to around Hannaford), Traditional Flex (Hannaford to Sandy Creek) and Conventional Auto (to the Naples line).

Two design charettes were held with the public prior to the drafting of the standards.

However, the public’s input is

even more necessary now that the draft standards are in place, Manoian said.

“It’s critically important now that the largest and most well thought-out forums are held now, sooner than later,” in order to legitimize the standards as reflecting the will of the people, he said. Manoian said he purposely did not try to develop standards for the side streets off Main Street, since they are primarily residential and need the public’s input from the beginning.

“When you get into residential neighborhoods, you must have the people directly involved,” he said.

Manoian acknowledged that a good number of existing buildings on both Main Street and Portland Road would become non-conforming if voters adopt the new standards as written. He said the town might, therefore, need to relax current site plan review provisions for expansion of non-conforming uses within the development districts.

The existing ordinance allows for a 25% expansion of a nonconforming use before triggering a site plan review; Manoian suggests a better threshold would be 50%, so as not to unfairly restrict the viability of existing businesses that would have nonconforming buildings.

Manoian also did a preliminary analysis of the wording changes that would be needed to the site plan review ordinance, in addition to the development standards, which would comprise a new section 10 in the ordinance.

(Continued from Page A) An exasperated Tina Vanasse, a member of the planning board, told appeals board members Tocci and Swanson are “desperately trying to find loopholes” to argue that the application is pending, since if it was considered a new application, it would not be allowed. “They talk about my interpretation, your interpretation, on and on and on,” she said. To maintain that the burden of proof resides with the town, and not the applicant, as to whether an application is complete is just one example of the obfuscation, she said.

Appeals board chairman Richard Merritt read from extended portions of the planning board minutes detailing

the arguments on both sides, including a legal opinion from the town attorney that validated the board’s initial conclusion that the project was not pending, despite the lack of a formal denial. Merritt said that while it’s arguable that the board could have given more direction on what would constitute a complete application, the fact remains that the application wasn’t complete at that first presentation in 2009.

Member Bruce Hart said Tocci and Swanson should have made a point of returning to the board after that first meeting until they had a complete application.

“But the zoning changed…you should have gotten in and had a substantial review before the

zoning changed.”

Tocci said he maintains their first presentation was, in fact, a substantial review, which is “an incredibly subjective term” in any case.

Under that logic, said member David McCarthy, a person could make one appearance before the board and keep a project alive for the next 99 years.

RV park appeal rejected

BUILDING 40+ YEARS IN THE LAKES REGION AREA

A FAMILY AFFAIR — Newly-elected Cumberland County Commissioner Neil D. Jamieson Jr. of Scarborough, (second from left), was sworn in at an inauguration ceremony in Portland Jan. 9 by Dedimus Justice Gerard P. Conley Jr., as his daughters Ainsley and Lexie held the Bible. Jamieson’s wife, Heather, was in the audience. Jamieson represents District 1 that includes the municipalities of Baldwin, Bridgton, Gorham, Harrison, Scarborough, Sebago and Standish.

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Historic county moment

By Lisa Williams Ackley Staff Writer PORTLAND — It was an historic moment Monday evening, as Cumberland County swore in two new commissioners, in an inaugural ceremony held at the Cumberland County Courthouse.

The Commission was expanded from three members to five, under the new County Charter adopted by voters in November, 2010.

At the polls last fall, Neil D. Jamieson Jr., of Scarborough, was elected as the commissioner of newly-apportioned District 1 representing the towns of Baldwin, Bridgton, Gorham, Harrison, Scarborough, Sebago and Standish.

Stephen F. Gorden, of North Yarmouth, was elected to represent the newly-created District 3 that includes the towns of Brunswick, Freeport, Gray, Harpswell, New Gloucester, North Yarmouth and Pownal.

Jamieson and Gorden were sworn into office Jan. 9 by Dedimus Justice Gerard P.

Conley Jr. Jamieson’s teenage daughters, Lexie and Ainsley, held the Bible when their dad was sworn into office, as his wife, Heather, looked on.

By the ceremonial flip of a coin, it was determined that Jamieson would hold a threeyear term in office, while Gorden would serve for one year.

Commissioner Susan Witonis, of South Casco, was unanimously elected to a one-year term as Chairman of the Cumberland County Commissioners the same evening.

Under the re-apportionment, Witonis now represents the communities of District 2 which includes Casco, Naples, Raymond, Chebeague Island, Cumberland, Falmouth, Frye Island, Long Island, Windham and Yarmouth.

Each of the five county commissioners will represent

approximately 56,000 citizens per district.

Feeney retiring Longtime Commissioner Richard Feeney announced Monday night that he would retire from office at the end of the year. Feeney said he made his announcement now, so that those interested in seeking his seat would have plenty of time to file election papers before the deadline.

Feeney was appointed to the Cumberland County Commissioners 12 years ago by then Governor Angus King to fill out the term of his son, Peter J. Feeney, who passed away. Feeney made his retirement announcement Jan. 9 in the Peter J. Feeney Conference Center.

Feeney said he is proud of the accomplishments made, while he served as a county commissioner.

Director search

(Continued from Page A) February, and — depending on how much notice the person needs to give his or her current employer — have that person start work sometime in March.

In the meantime, Berkowitz is doing his best trying to fill two

By Lisa Williams Ackley jobs; his own and that of Manoian, whose last day on the job Staff Writer was Jan. 2. Manoian resigned after three and a half years to help Five Bridgton residents have been named to serve on the care for his ailing mother in Lowell, Mass., but still plans to stay Bridgton Budget Advisory Committee for Fiscal Year 2012- active as a planning consultant in Maine. On Wednesday, he was 2013, Bridgton Town Manager Mitch Berkowitz announced expected to give an overview of form-based codes to selectmen Jan. 11. and planning board members in the neighboring town of Naples.

Following a closed door executive session, the five selectmen returned to their public session and unanimously appointed the following individuals to serve on the Budget Advisory Committee: Earl Cash, Dan Nowell, Karen Eller, William Vincent and Dave MacFarland.

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DEP not okay with zone changes

HEADED UP THE MOUNTAIN — Skiers wave to a Shawnee Peak photographer as they make their way up Pleasant Mountain. Despite a lack of natural snow, Shawnee Peak has produced good snow coverage. Area school children were on the slopes Monday as the Pleasant Mountain Ski Club program opened.

(Photo courtesy Shawnee Peak)

How much snow needed for Mushers

No one in the Lake Region probably has a better knowledge of how to make snow ready for sled dog mushing than Tom Gyger, owner of Five Fields Farm where the Mushers Bowl races will take place this weekend.

As for the overall lack of snow

here, let alone coming so close to the Mushers Bowl event, Gyger said, “It has happened to us before. One thing few remember is last year we did not get what I call ‘assurance snow’ to assure us the Mushers Bowl would come off as planned, if we got snow the

Monday before the event.”

(NOTE: Should the Musher’s Bowl be postponed to a future date — only the sled dog races, sled dog rides and snowmobile rides will be put off until a later date — all other events will take place as scheduled.)

Winter Carnival still a go

(Continued from Page A) Land Trust organizers say they’ll hold the hike regardless, on Jan. 21 from 9:45 a.m. to noon, but may skip the planned Jan. 22 hike if there’s not enough snow.

• Horse-drawn Carriage Rides at Highland Lake Park — Free with button, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Ice Fishing Contest at Highland Lake Park — For Juniors under age 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Pancake Breakfast at Congregational Church — South High Street, from 8 to 10:30 a.m.

• Table Tennis Tournament at Bridgton Town Hall — North High Street, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Dodge Ball Massacre at Stevens Brook Elementary School — from 2 to 4 p.m.

• Nature Hike at Pondicherry

Park — free with button, from 10 a.m. to noon, starting from the parking lot by the Magic Lantern Theatre, and led by naturalists from Lakes Environmental Association.

• Open House at Gibbs Museum — Featuring an exhibit of ice-cutting equipment used on Highland Lake and vintage snowmobiles, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Mason’s Chowder Fest at the Masonic Hall — on Route 117, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Baked Bean Supper by Bridgton Lions — at St. Joseph Church, South High Street, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

• Winter Carnival Dance at Bridgton Town Hall — North High Street, with two live bands (Wrong Road and Smokin’ Loafers), the crowning of the Winter Carnival King and Queen, and a “Taste of

Bridgton” event by Campfire Grille, Black Horse Tavern, Morning Glory Diner and the Venezia Restaurant. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door for the event, sponsored by the Bridgton Community Center, from 8 p.m. to midnight.

• Teen Pizza/Dance Party at Bridgton Community Center — For Grades 6-8, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

In addition, if snow and ice conditions permit, at Highland Lake there will be sled dog rides both Jan. 21 and 22, at a cost of $30 for 20 minutes, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., as well as snowmobile rides, at a cost of $25, by the Bridgton Easy Riders Snowmobile Club from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

If the Musher’s Bowl is a go for Jan. 21 and 22, there’ll be an awards ceremony and supper on Sunday at Five Fields Farm, at 3 p.m.

For more information, call the Chamber at 647-3472.

Gyger said he and Paul Field, who grooms the Mushers Bowl trails met Sunday afternoon and consulted about the prospects that it will be held this weekend. (A meeting was scheduled for 5 p.m. on Jan. 10 to make a determination as to whether some of the events will be held this weekend or postponed).

Weather forecasters were leaning toward the Lake Region receiving as much as four to eight inches of snow today, Jan. 12 — and that is the caveat, according to Gyger, as to whether the Mushers Bowl sled dog races could be pulled off or postponed.

“Both Paul and I believe that, if we had snow by Thursday, we could work it up in 36 hours,” stated Gyger. “Paul said, ‘Yeah, we can prepare the site in a day and a half.’ We’d be working all night, so when the mushers arrive, they could run.”

Since the Mushers Bowl has been taking place at Five Field Farms the past six years, Gyger said, “We’ve had a five-year stint where we’ve had it every year. The year before that — six years ago — we couldn’t do it — the first year I was supposed to have it out here (at Five Field Farms).”

Gyger said further, “Now that we’ve got five years under our belt, people say it is better to postpone it until (better weather conditions) — because you’re dealing with live animals and we want the spectators to have an enjoyable time.”

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By Lisa Williams Ackley Staff Writer Bridgton Town Manager Mitch Berkowitz announced Tuesday night that the Maine Department of Environmental Protection “has indicated they will not approve reductions in minimum lot size requirements in the General Development I District” adopted by voters here last month.

The two general development districts were added to both the Bridgton Shoreland Zoning Ordinance and the Site Plan Review Ordinance, in order to allow expanded development in the downtown area.

The Maine DEP must approve all changes to a municipality’s ordinances that deal with shoreland zoning and/or that pertain to residential and commercial development that affects the environment.

Berkowitz and former Economic and Community Development Director Alan Manoian had both said the zoning changes would allow AVESTA Housing to construct a $4 million, 21-unit senior housing development at the former Chapter 11 site on Main Street, however, no formal application has been submitted by AVESTA, at this point in time.

Berkowitz said the DEP officials also wanted him to “submit additional information by Jan. 13th to support our request to change the minimum lot size in the General Development II District to 5,000 square feet and the density for bedroom units to 1,000 square feet.”

The town manager told selectmen Jan. 10 that the additional requested information had already been submitted to the DEP. Berkowitz told selectmen here Tuesday night that he had recently met with a DEP representative who informed him “of the Department’s concerns.”

Prior to the Dec. 13, 2011 vote in which townspeople adopted the ordinance changes, Manoian had said the DEP had “been stressing they want to see a two-tier approach and phase in gradually.”

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According to Sergeant Timothy Ontengco, Richard Albert, who resides on Mill Hill Road, was driving along that road around 4:30 a.m. on Jan. 7 when his 2000 Ford Explorer rolled over at least one time, leaving the contents of the vehicle strewn across the roadway.

Albert and his passenger, Robin Dekutoski, both of whom at first refused medical attention, suffered lacerations to their hands, Sgt. Ontengco said. They were transported to Stephens Memorial Hospital by Stoneham Rescue. Waterford Fire Department personnel responded to the accident scene and directed traffic.

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Appeals process change?

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — There is a proposed change to how site plans are handled when going before the Naples Board of Appeals, but it won’t go into effect without the support of local citizens at the next town meeting.

Planning Board Chairman Larry Anton outlined to the Naples Board of Selectmen how the approval process would change.

In the planning board bylaws, that board is granted the authority to create ordinances, Anton told selectmen Monday evening.

Any applicant who comes before the planning board and is denied their plans will go to the board of appeals next, he said. Currently, this is how the process happens. (The line-byline review process applied to a site plan or subdivision devel-

opment is called the finding of fact, he said.)

The change would be — instead of requiring the board of appeals to go through the step-by-step process the planning board had just completed — the board of appeals would only look at the numbered items the planning board turned down, Anton said. From there, the board of appeals would kick back the application to the planning board, which would only review the items it had denied the first go-around.

“There could be 20 yeses, and three noes, and all they would have to look at is the three noes,” Anton said.

Town Manager Derik Goodine said both the planning and the appeals boards “can flush out the item that was an issue.”

“I talked to (the Town Attorney) Geoff Hole and he

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RAYMOND — Public help is needed to send Seth Richards and family to Georgia to undergo service dog training.

Seth is a 12-year-old who has a life-threatening epilepsy disease.

He was featured in a Bridgton News front-page article in 2011.

Seth is to receive a service dog this year, 2012. He has been on a waiting list for six years, and was accepted into the Canine Assistance program last March 2011.

Seth and family need help in getting to Georgia for the two-week training camp. Seth suffers daily with seizures, and the service dog will not only become his best friend, but also an angel to protect Seth’s safety. The service dog will alert Seth prior to an epileptic seizure.

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“He (Albert) was driving on Mill Hill Road and lost control of the vehicle and rolled in the roadway and slid off the road,” Ontengco said of Albert. “The driver admitted he had been drinking before the crash.”

“There was slush on the road — it was not that slippery,” Ontengco stated.

The accident remains under investigation, according to Sgt. Ontengco.

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said that (the proposed change) was legal,” Goodine said. “It would also be legal to send it to court, but this gives it an extra step.”

Currently, site plans required by town code to go before the planning board can be denied; and then, those same plans could go before the board of appeals and receive approval, he said. If both boards deny the plans for any reason, the Superior Court could be the next venue where the developer can request that those decisions be overturned.

The proposal would change the path of site plans to: Planning board, appeals board, back to planning board to Superior Court.

The proposed change “puts the developer in a powerful position,” Goodine said. “It concentrates their appeal on that item. The judge can concentrate on that item.”

Selectmen Chairman Christine Powers said, “It sounds like it strengthens the whole process.”

Goodine said not only would the proposal expedite the process by concentrating the board’s review to one area, but also it would prevent the board of appeals from putting its “stamp of approval on something without the planning board looking at it again.”

“I think this would help some of the projects that the planning board doesn’t approve, and it goes to appeals board and is approved. Then, people think the planning board approved it,” Goodine said.

There was some confusion among community members this spring when a three-story boat storage unit was built on Moose Landing Marina’s property. The Naples Planning Board had turned down the project, and its decision was well-publicized. So, citizens concluded either: The developer was building without the town’s permission or the planning board had reversed PROCESS, Page A

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Kim Suhr said the company wanted an official letter from the town to MDOT that acknowledged it would assume the insurance obligation. Again, Suhr brought up the insurance issue at the Jan. 5 construction meeting held bi-monthly by MDOT. Goodine said he was just waiting until the new additions to the Causeway were functional.

“If I were to add the lights, I would add it to (the town’s) general liability policy — as one of the town’s assets,” he said.

“As far as insurance (coverage) now: It is covered on the contractor’s bond — or something like that,” he said during a phone call on Tuesday.

In past discussions in December, selectmen had said anyone who hit or damaged the railing with a vehicle would likely have insurance that would cover costs for any damage.

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On Monday, both Goodine and Selectman Bob Caron Sr. said the town would not be bearing the cost of the insurance until the light poles were “energized.”

Those street lamps could be shining this month, according to Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) Resident Engineer Craig Hurd.

“I think it should be within the week,” he said.

“The town wants the lights lit up as soon as possible,” Hurd said.

“Basically, they (the Town of Naples) didn’t want to give us a letter saying they would take responsibility for it, until the lights got turned on,” he said.

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CAPE ELIZABETH — Alice G. (Jensen) Geary, 94, of Cape Elizabeth, formerly of New Hampshire and Massachusetts, died on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011, at Piper Shores.

She was the wife of the late Harold B. Geary Jr. who died in 2003.

Alice was born on Sept. 7, 1917, in Gloucester, Mass., one of seven daughters born to the late Alfred and Gertrude (Hamilton) Jensen. She grew up in Gloucester and graduated from Gloucester High School.

She was the town accountant for Danvers, Mass., for many years before retiring in 1979. After her retirement, she and her husband moved to Laconia, N.H., followed by North Hampton, N.H. Following her husband’s death, she moved to Cape Elizabeth in 2005, where she resided with her daughter Marjorie and her grandson, Douglas.

She enjoyed traveling with her family to several locations in Europe, Disney World and Lake Winnipesaukee. Her greatest pleasure, however, was spending time with her family. She so enjoyed telling stories, laughing and singing with Douglas and his children, Nathan, Nicholas and Abigail, and her grandson James, his wife Karen, and their children Laura and Ashley who live locally.

She is survived by her three daughters, Marjorie G. Ryer of Cape Elizabeth, Virginia A. Geary of Leydon, Mass., and Paula J. Shalkoski of Georgetown, Mass.; and her son, Thomas F. Geary of Baldwin; 14 grandchildren and many great and great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Carlie Davis of Gloucester, Mass.; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial Mass was held at St. Mary’s of the Annunciation, Conant Street, Danvers, Mass. Burial followed in St. Mary’s of the Annunciation Cemetery, Hobart Street, Danvers, Mass.

Arrangements are under the direction of Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services, 981 Forest Avenue, Portland. For further information and to sign Alice’s guestbook please visit www.advantagepportland. com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to: Cape Elizabeth Fire and Rescue, 2 Jordan Way, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107.

SOUTH PARIS — Carroll B. Wadsworth Jr., 90, of South Paris and formerly of South Hiram, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012 with immediate family members by his side.

He was born in South Hiram, Dec. 31, 1921, a son of Carroll and Helen Wilcox Wadsworth Sr. and he had three siblings.

Carroll graduated from Porter High School in 1941. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and was honorably discharged.

On Oct. 6, 1946, he married the love of his life, Gloria Davis, whom he met at the 4-H Baby Beef Club at the Fryeburg Fair.

Every year Carroll and Gloria revisited their “honeymoon” at the fair. Together, they bought the family farm in South Hiram and for a short time he worked the dairy farm early in the morning and late at night while working a full-time job for the Maine Department of Transportation. He also worked the family wood lot, which has been passed down to a nephew, Lee Alan Wadsworth. He and his family moved to South Paris in 1960 after he helped build his new home there.

Carroll retired from the Maine DOT after 33 years. He then worked for the Town of South Paris part-time, as well as for local contractors driving heavy equipment. He was a lifetime member of the Fryeburg Fair and a director for more than 50 years.

He was a former member of the Charter Oak Grange in South Hiram and was a member of the Kezar Falls Knights of Pythias for many years.

He was also a member of the local Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed snowmobiling, fishing, hunting, square dancing, shuffleboard and playing cards with friends and family.

He loved his vegetable garden and sharing all the veggies with neighbors and friends. He was a good neighbor and “maintenance supervisor” for the whole neighborhood. He plowed many driveways for neighbors until very recently. He was loved and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Surviving are his beloved wife and best friend of 65 years, Gloria Wadsworth of South Paris; his loving sons, Larry Wadsworth of Wales and George Wadsworth of Auburn; sisters, Alice Wadsworth of South Hiram and Eleanor Verrill of Kittery; eight grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Phillip Wadsworth; and a granddaughter.

An hour of visitation was held on Sunday, Jan. 8, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the South Paris Baptist Church. A funeral service immediately followed at 2 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Beacon Hospice, or the South Paris Baptist Church.

Arrangements by Watson, Neal & York Funeral Home, Cornish.

Norma L. Davidson SCARBOROUGH — Norma L. Davidson, 79, of Auburn, died late Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012 at the Gosnell Hospice House, following a brief illness, with her family by her side.

She was born in Freeport, May 15, 1932, the daughter of Norman and Christine (Small) Ray. Later her family moved to Auburn, where Norma graduated from Edward Little High School in 1952. Following school, she began her employment in the local shoe industry and later worked for a number of years at the former Paragon Glass in Lewiston.

She loved to cook and she also enjoyed traveling. Norma’s favorite trips were traveling all around New England.

Survivors include her husband Richard, of Auburn, whom she married June 1, 1957; three sons, Derek Davidson of Lewiston, Douglas Davidson of West Baldwin and Richard D. Davidson of Naples, Fla.; and two grandsons.

Per Norma’s request, there will be no services. Memorial donations in Norma’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society New England Division Inc., One Main St., Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086, or online at www.cancer.org. Arrangements by Dillingham & Son Memorial Chapel, 62 Spring Street, Auburn, 784-6449.

Spero J. Dyer SOUTH PORTLAND — Spero J. Dyer, 66, of South Portland, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012 with his family at his side after a long battle with cancer.

He was born on Sept. 4, 1945 in Portland, the son of Florence Jones Dyer and Spero Dyer. He attended Portland High School and later worked for 10 years at New England Music in the 1970s. He later became a master carpenter and built his own business. He grew to be an accomplished general contractor and was a successful businessman for the past 30 years. Spero took pride in his work doing residential renovations, including a beautiful home he leaves behind for his wife Anne. He made his clients happy with his quality workmanship and careful project management.

Spero enjoyed traveling and antiquing with his wife Anne. They visited Cape Cod and Florida annually to bask in the sun, beach-comb and explore every antique shop they could find. Spero was a devoted and generous husband of 24 years and a loving brother and uncle.

Spero is predeceased by his sisters, Linda Parker, Jackie Neal and Theresa Reeves; his brother, Raymond Dyer; and a niece and a nephew.

Survivors include his loving wife, Anne Lewis Dyer of South Portland; a sister, Jane Ellicott of Raymond; nieces and nephews; and a great-niece.

Visiting hours were held on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012 at Independent Death Care of Maine, 660 Brighton Avenue, Portland, immediately followed by a memorial service. To offer words of condolence and share memories with the family, please go to the obituaries section at www. independentdeathcare.com Memorial donations may be made to: The Preble Street Resource Center, 5 Portland St., Portland, ME 04101.

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Harry R. Wheeler Harry Roy Wheeler, 76, of Bridgton passed away on Jan. 4, 2012.

Mr. Wheeler was born on Sept. 16,1936 in Plymouth, N.H., the son of Roy B. and Mable D. Barney Wheeler.

Harry was a true “Mainer” in every sense of the word — he worked hard, and wouldn’t stop. He would often talk of cutting wood with his father. Over 20 years ago, he worked for Goodwill in their workshops.

It was there he met his wife, Margaret, who predeceased him some years ago.

Later, he worked for over a decade at St Joseph’s College in the kitchen. A favorite quote from his boss there was, “I wish I had three Harrys.” Harry lived for many years at the home of his good friend John Wolman, who also predeceased him in June 2010.

Harry leaves many friends at Landmark Human Resources, where he enjoyed volunteering for Meals on Wheels and from which he recently retired after many years. He will be missed by his friend Sheila, along with his friend Caroline, among others from Landmark who knew him well.

Harry had a great sense of humor. Harry laughed when he watched “I Love Lucy.” He liked to ride on motorcycles and go to farm stands to get fresh vegetables. He liked to play pool and bowl, and was happy to beat you at either. He loved to go out and eat fried scallops and shrimp. He loved coffee ice cream and going to the Gazebo to eat it on a hot day in the summer and sit under the big umbrellas. He loved to go to Ricky’s Diner. When at home, Harry liked to watch westerns (his favorites were “Bonanza” and “The Cisco Kid”). He would give you the “blow-by-blow” details of what was going to happen. When he knew you well enough, he would talk about his mom and how she watched television with him. He chatted about everyday things and memories of the past and his accomplishments — things that he was proud of, such as lighting the torch at Special Olympics. When Harry smiled, his smile simply dazzled.

Harry will be fondly remembered by his friend and housemate, Toni, as well as his many friends from Good Neighbors, Inc., including Dorothy, Stuart, Kristjan, Jennifer, and many others who were privileged to know him, along with good friend, Marty Golden of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services.

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BRIDGTON — Erna Carlene Clifford Hicks, 84, formerly of Fryeburg, Maine and Zephyrhills, Fla., died Jan. 9th, at the Bridgton Health Care Center surrounded by her loving family and loving caregivers. She was born March 22, 1927, in Lewiston, the daughter of the late Charles and Anna Clifford. She attended Minot and Auburn schools and graduated from Edward Little High School in 1945. She also graduated from The Maine Medical Center School of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She married Clarence Rowe Hicks of Minot in 1945.

She obtained her beautician’s license to help support her family and worked at Gabe’s Beauty Shop on Lisbon Street, Lewiston for several years before moving to various towns following her husband who was in the logging business. In 1954 the family moved to Fryeburg to join her mother-in-law, Wilma Edwards Hicks, who was operating a nursing home in Fryeburg, which subsequently became Hicks Nursing Home on Oxford Street. She operated the nursing home until her retirement in 1995, at which time she moved to join Clarence in Zephyrhills, Fla. She remained in Florida until Clarence’s death in 2004. She was active in community affairs, and she sang in the choir of the First Congregational Church in Fryeburg as well as the First Presbyterian Church in Zephyrhills. She was a life member of Center Minot Grange and a Past Worthy Matron of Pythagorean Chapter 169, Order of the Eastern Star in Fryeburg.

She was predeceased by three of her children, sons Dennis and Stephen and daughter Sharon, and also a brother, Charles Clifford of Minot. She is survived by her son David and his wife Elaine of Casco; granddaughter Jennifer Charles and her husband Daniel of Fryeburg; granddaughter Stephanie Homon and her husband Duaine of Durham; and great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Colby Charles of Fryeburg. She is survived by two sisters, Barbara Field and Charlene Nason, both of Minot, and brother Richard Clifford of Auburn; also, several step-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may visit at the Wood Funeral Home on Warren Street, Fryeburg, on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. In the Spring Erna will be laid to rest at the family plot in the Center Minot Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Erna’s memory may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter, 383 US Route One, Suite 2C, Scarborough, ME 04074.

Arrangements are made with Wood Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.woodfuneralhome.org

Winter Carnival in Brownfield BROWNFIELD — Brownfield Recreation is sponsoring the third annual Winter Carnival on Saturday, Jan. 28. There’ll be dogsled rides, horse-drawn sleigh rides, ice skating, snowball capture the flag, sledding, hot cocoa, and a yummy lunch of hot dogs, chili, and beef stew.

Also, new this year, will be a Wild Game Cook-Off, in which cooks may make any dish using wild game and hand out samples for all to judge. The winner will earn a $50 Cabela’s gift card, not to mention braggin’ rights. Contact Russ for more details at 935-7712.

Shotgun Raffle tickets are still on sale for a Benelli Nova Pump 12-gauge. Tickets are $2 each or three for $5; contact Jen at Heart and Hand Gardening.

Brownfield Rec is looking for folks to serve on a Skating Rink Committee, and help to help keep the rink shoveled off.

Call Rec Director Tara Warren at 935-3800.

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EAST BALDWIN — Margaret T. “Peggy” Jewett, 84, passed away Anesthetists (CRNA) are unexpectedly on Jan. 8, 2012, at her home in East Baldwin.

She was born in Portland on Nov. 5, 1927, the daughter of Francis advanced practice nurses who and Agnes Jordan O’Neill. She attended South Portland schools and administer approximately 30 million anesthetics per year in graduated from South Portland High School.

She was Chief Office Clerk at the H.P. Hood Co. in Portland for over the United States.

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CRNAs are the sole anesShe married Robert W. Jewett on Oct. 8, 1966. thesia providers at Bridgton Peggy managed the office for her husband’s trucking company, G.W. Jewett and Son Inc., in East Baldwin for several years. She was the treasurer for the Brown Memorial Library in East Baldwin for several years.

In Loving She was also treasurer for the East Baldwin Christmas Club.

Memory She loved gambling and traveling to Las Vegas and Foxwoods Resort of Casino. She enjoyed Bingo and playing cards with family and friends.

She especially enjoyed watching the Portland Pirates and going to Beech Carol Lollie Ridge Speedway over the years. She also enjoyed going out to dinner (Skillings) with family and friends. who left us Above all, she was a loving wife and mother and a devoted homeJan. 10, 2011… maker. She will be sadly missed by her loving family and all who knew We miss your smile her. and laughter.

Surviving are her husband, Robert W. Jewett of East Baldwin; her Love, daughter, Julie Geyer of East Baldwin; a grandson and great-grandson; Mom & Dad her sister, Frances O’Neill of East Baldwin; and five cousins. & Family Visiting hours were on Wednesday, Jan. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Watson, Neal & York Funeral Home, 71 Maple Street, Cornish. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Jan. 12, at 11 a.m., at the East 1T2X Baldwin Congregational Church on School Street. The Rev. Natalie Blake will officiate. Burial will be in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Brown Memorial Library, 2 Norton Place, East Baldwin, ME 04024 or the Sacopee 39 Depot St. • Bridgton, ME 04009 Rescue, P.O. Box 367, Parsonsfield, 207-647-8441 • 800-834-8407 ME 04047.

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Wonders of Water story time STANDISH — The Portland Water District invites preschoolers to join them for environmentally-themed stories, a colorful outdoor snow activity, and take-home crafts.

The Friday, Jan. 20 topic is “Wonders of Water.” The program takes place from 10 a.m. to noon at the Sebago Lake Ecology Center (1 White Rock Road, Standish).

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Lea Pauline Brown Jan. 14, 1919 – Oct. 21, 2001

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You and Irl are constantly with me, day after day.

January 24, 2012 will be your 93rd birthday, so I have to say “Happy Birthday” even though I am only with you in spirit.

As I have said many times, “I love you” and will always. We enjoyed life together, good and bad. The true meaning of love for one another, however, is all the fiftyplus years we were together.

Love you and miss you.

Your husband, Irl

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Poland Spring donates AED

LOVELL — Poland Spring Water Company has donated $1,200 for the purchase of an automated external defibrillator (AED) for the Fryeburg-Lovell VFW Post located on Smart’s Hill Road. The defibrillator will be used in case of cardiac arrhythmia emergencies at community events held at the VFW Post building serving Fryeburg-Lovell area veterans.

The AED donation was the result of a request from Henry Middlemiss, an active community member and member of the Fryeburg/Lovell VFW Post.

Middlemiss stopped by Poland Spring’s office in Fryeburg to make the case for a defibrillator to Mark Dubois, the company’s Natural Resource Manager.

“Our VFW building hosts a good many events every year for Boy Scouts and other organizations, but especially for senior citizens,” said Middlemiss. “We know that minutes count, when someone goes into cardiac arrest and that having a defibrillator could save someone’s life. Now, with Poland Spring’s support, we’ll be prepared if anything happens.”

A defibrillator delivers an electrical current through the chest in order to shock the heart back into a normal rhythm, allowing it to pump again. The longer the brain is starved of oxygen, the more damage that can occur, so a rapid response can improve the quality of life of a survivor.

When Poland Spring committed to purchasing the AED, Dubois coordinated with the Fryeburg Fire Department and Fryeburg Rescue to ensure the defibrillator was the same type the departments use so fire and rescue personnel would be familiar with the equipment. This AED model uses simple text and voice directions to guide inexperienced and experienced rescuers through the process.

Fryeburg Rescue will include the step-by-step defibrillator process in future CPR certification classes. This type of defibrillator is in use around the country in public spaces and is designed so anyone can use it to potentially save a life.

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Poland Spring provides funding to organizations and causes focused on the environment, education, health and wellness, emergency relief, as well as to local community needs. Donations are generally invested in Maine communities that host Poland Spring’s operations. In 2010, Poland Spring gave more than $918,000 in community grants to 75 Maine causes and organizations.

About Poland Spring: Since 1845, Poland Spring has invested in Maine and created good jobs using an abundant, renewable resource. Today, Poland Spring operates bottling plants in Poland Spring, Hollis and Kingfield, with additional spring sources in Fryeburg, Poland, Dallas Plantation, Pierce Pond Township, Denmark and St. Albans. Most recently, Poland Spring invested over $4 million in a spring water facility in Fryeburg. Poland Spring employs nearly 800 full-time and seasonal workers across Maine and has invested over $500 million in capital in the state since 2000.

Rotary donates to pantry FRYEBURG — The Fryeburg Area Rotary Club recently presented a check for $1,000 to Jack and Marion Mitchell of the Brownfield Food Pantry at a recent Rotary meeting held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Fryeburg.

Jack Mitchell, director of the food pantry, said that every dollar donated to the pantry allows them to purchase $8 worth of food.

The Brownfield Food pantry serves towns in western Maine and New Hampshire.

Mitchell said the pantry has never run out of food or rationed food since it opened in March of 2000, serving people in western Maine and nearby New Hampshire. The pantry also does not limit how many times it will help a person or a family.

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(Continued from Page A) its decision. Those were the questions people asked public officials and town office staff as the construction project took shape.

Selectman Rick Paraschak said the proposed change is in the hands of the people. “We’ll have to vote on that at town

WELCOME HOME DAD — Major Brian Southard, formerly of Casco and a 1996 graduate of Lake Region High School, is pictured here with his eldest son, Collin, age 6, upon his arrival at Ft. Bragg in North Carolina after a seven-month tour in Iraq.

A Chief of Operations with the 82nd Airborne Division, Brian is the son of Carmen Southard and the late Townsend Southard.

meeting,” he said.

Also, he suggested that the planning board get feedback on its proposed ordinance from the community members serving on the appeals board.

Goodine said that would be good idea since new people had been seated recently.

CHECK IT OUT — Fryeburg Area Rotary Club President Wendell Webb shakes hands with Jack Mitchell (seated) as the club donated $1,000 to the Brownfield Food Pantry, of which Mitchell is the director. With them is Rotary Vice President David Chaffee and President-Elect Judy Raymond. the Brownfield Food Pantry please contact Mitchell at brownfieldfoodpantry@fairpoint.net The Fryeburg Area Rotary Club’s members are not only involved in helping local food pantries. The club also helps with community dinners, blood drives, highway and park clean-ups, providing study aids to local 6th graders and scholarship programs, according to President Wendell Webb. Its members, and members of the many clubs from District 7780, are also active in providing

clean, safe water in developing countries, immunizing children from polio, providing food, clothing, surgery, books and school supplies and providing hope to an endless amount of children and families in need.

The Fryeburg Area Rotary meets every Tuesday morning at 7:30 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Route 5, Fryeburg.

For more information on joining, contact Membership Chair Merri Baillargeon at mkbmrb@hotmail.com

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BRIDGTON Jan. 12 — Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club, talk on urgent care, 7:15 a.m., Alliance Church.

Jan. 12 — Gathering Place Support Group, noon, Community Center.

Jan. 12, 19 — Continuing Tai Chi, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Town Hall.

Jan. 13, 16, 18, 20 — Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 to 10 a.m., Town Hall. FMI: 647-2402.

Jan. 13, 20 — Mother Goose Time, MLK Day, 10:30 a.m., library.

Jan. 13 — Mystery Book Club, 3 p.m., No. Bridgton Library. FMI: 647-8563.

Jan. 13 — Easy Riders Snowmobile Club meeting/potluck, 5:30 p.m., Community Center.

Jan. 14 — Pancake breakfast to benefit LRHS Alpine Ski Team, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., Tom’s Homestead, 6 No. High St. Jan. 14 — Project Linus, 9 a.m., Community Center.

Jan. 14 — Exploring Seasons in Maine, 9 a.m., LEA, 230 Main St. FMI: 647-8580.

Jan. 14-Feb. 9 — Art exhibit

by Bridgton Art Guild members, 10 a.m. to noon, Gallery 302, Main St. FMI: 647-2787.

Jan. 14 — Table Tennis, 1-4 p.m., Town Hall. FMI: 647-2847.

Jan. 14 — Roast Pork Supper

by Knights of Columbus, 5 to 6 p.m., St. Joseph Church Parish Hall, 225 So. High St. Jan. 15 — Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship, noon to 4 p.m., Town Hall. FMI: 647-9527.

Jan. 16, 17 — Senior College, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Community Center.

Jan. 16 — Tot Time, 10 a.m., No. Bridgton Library.

Jan. 16 — Knitting Circle, 11 a.m., No. Bridgton Library.

Jan. 16 — Cribbage, 2 p.m., Community Center.

Jan. 16 — La Leche League, 6:30 p.m., Community Center.

Jan. 16 — Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration Worship Service, 6:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 42 Sweden Rd. Jan. 17 — Tai Chi Maine beginners’ class, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Town Hall.

Jan. 17 — Chickadee Quilters, 10 a.m., Community Center.

Jan. 17 — Bridge, 12:30 p.m., Community Center.

Jan. 17 — NAMI Support Group, 7 p.m., Community Center.

Jan. 17 — Bridgton Library Trustees, 7 p.m., library.

Jan. 18 — Senior Lunch, noon, Community Center.

Jan. 18 — LEA Discovery Kids, 3 p.m., Community Center.

Jan. 18 — Bridgton Community Crime Watch, 6 p.m., BOS meeting room, Municipal Complex.

Jan. 18 — Bible Study, 6 p.m., Community Center.

Jan. 19 — Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club, 7:15 a.m., Alliance Church.

Jan. 19 — Gathering Place Support Group, noon, Community Center.

Jan. 19 — Chickadee Quilters, 6:30 p.m., Community Center.

Jan. 19 — Bridgton Republican Committee, 7 p.m., Community Center. FMI: 647-8592.

Jan. 21 — Pancake Breakfast, 8-10:30 a.m., Congregational Church, So. High St. Jan. 21, 22 — Mushers Bowl Dogsled Races and Skijoring (if enough snow), 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Five Fields Farm, Rte. 107.

Jan. 21 — Mushers Bowl Table Tennis Tournament, 9 a.m. warmup, play starts 10 a.m., Town Hall.

Jan. 21, 22 — Snowshoe hike

by LELT up Bald Pate Mountain (if enough snow), 9:45 a.m. to noon.

Jan. 21, 22 — Dogsled rides at Highland Lake (if enough snow), 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Jan. 21 — Nature Hike at Pondicherry Park, 10 a.m. to noon, meet at parking lot by Magic Lantern.

Jan. 21 — Horse-drawn Rides at Highland Lake Park, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Jan. 21 — Skate with Portland Pirates mascot, pizza party, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bridgton Skating Rink, behind Town Hall.

Jan. 21 — Ice Fishing Contest on Highland Lake, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

FMI: 647-8291.

Jan. 21, 22 — Snowmobile trail rides by Bridgton Easy Riders (if enough snow), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Jan. 21 — “Freezin’ For a Reason” polar dip at Highland Lake to benefit Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, registration begins 11 a.m., dip 1 p.m.

Jan. 21 — Mason’s Chowder Fest, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Masonic Hall, Rte. 117.

Jan. 21 — Dodge Ball Massacre, 2-4 p.m., Stevens Brook Elementary School gym.

Jan. 21 — Mushers Bowl Awards Ceremony and Supper (if enough snow), 3 p.m., Five Fields Farm.

Jan. 21 — Baked Bean Supper

by Bridgton Lions, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Joseph Church, So. High St. Jan. 21 — Mushers Bowl Bean Supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 225 So. High St. Jan. 21 — Winter Carnival Dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, Town Hall.

BROWNFIELD Jan. 14 — Bean and Casserole Supper benefit for Girl Scout Troop 860, 5-7 p.m., Brownfield Lions Den, Rte. 113. FMI: 890-9725.

Jan. 18 — Playgroup, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Community Center.

CASCO Jan. 17 — Storytime with Michelle, 10:30 a.m., library.

Jan. 17 — Grief Support Group, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Crooked River Adult Ed, Rte. 11. FMI: 627-4291, 888825-4291.

FRYEBURG Jan. 14 — Benefit pasta supper for Robin Jensen, 5 to 7 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church.

Jan. 14 — Audiobody concert, 7:30 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy. FMI: 935-9232.

Jan. 16 — Fryeburg Bridge, 12:30 p.m., Legion Hall, Bradley St. Jan. 18 — Opera lecture with Joe DeVito on The Enchanted Island, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy. FMI: 9359232.

Jan. 19 — Independent Film Series, Sensation of Sight, 7:30 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy.

FMI: 935-9232.

Jan. 21 — Met Opera Live in HD! presents The Enchanted Island,

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Knights busy with benefits

St. Joseph Knights of Columbus Council 11376 is having a roast pork supper at the Parish Hall at 225 South High Street on Saturday, Jan. 14 from 5 to 6 p.m. The Knights are also sponsoring a Free Throw Championship on Sunday, Jan. 15 from noon to 4 p.m. at Town Hall. For more information, call 647-9527.

The Bridgton Lions Club is holding a Musher’s Bowl Bean Supper on Saturday, Jan. 21 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Parish Hall. The menu includes beans, ham or hot dogs, coleslaw, corn bread or brown bread and dessert. Cost is $9 for adults, $5 for children. Cost will be discounted by $1 to anyone wearing their Musher’s Bowl badge.

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by Ethel Hurst Lovell Correspondent

FIRST BORN IN 2012 — Lucia Rose Riane, born on Jan. 6, 2012 at Bridgton Hospital, with her mom, Megan M. Mesina.

First born 2012 welcomed at hospital Lucia Rose Riane is Bridgton’s New Year’s baby.

The first baby born at Bridgton Hospital in 2012, Lucia Rose is the daughter of Megan M. Mesina and Kevin P. Riane of Bridgton.

Lucia Rose was born on Friday, Jan. 6, 2012. According to her mother, “We will call her LuLu, a name our youngest daughter suggested!”

Lucia Rose joins her siblings, Journey Brooke Riane, age 2, Tez Mariah Cole, 16, Corey Riane, 21, Danielle Riane, 22.

Maternal grandparents are Peggy Mose and Jeri Norten of Salisbury, Mass.

Paternal grandparents are Margaret Riane and the late Robert Riane of Billerica, Mass.

Great-grandparent is Margaret Glavin of Melrose, Mass.

Baby and mom were presented a number of gifts from Bridgton Hospital, the Bridgton Hospital Physicians Group and the Bridgton Hospital Guild.

Girl Scout trip benefit supper

BROWNFIELD — A Bean & Casserole Supper will be held on Saturday, Jan. 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. to help Girl Scout Troop 860 raise funds for their trip to Washington, D.C. in June. The supper will be held at the Brownfield Lions Den on Route 113 in Brownfield.

The menu will be beans and casseroles, and the price is $6 for adults, $3 for children under 12. There will also be a raffle, sponsored by the Lions Club, for a cord of dry firewood and gift certificates from Renys and Heart and Hand Gardening.

For donations or questions, call Michelle Day at 890-9725, Nancy Walker at 935-6302 or Cynthia Eaton at 890-5313.

LRHS Alpine Ski Team benefit breakfast

Lake Region High School’s Alpine Ski Team is holding a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 14, from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. to raise funds to attend the state ski meet in Mars Hill. The team needs to raise $2,000 to pay for lodging.

The breakfast will take place at Tom’s Homestead, 6 North High Street, Bridgton. The cost is $5 per person, or $20 per family. Donations are greatly appreciated.

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Summer resident Robin Taylor-Chiarello has been selected as a winner at the New England Book Festival for her book The Blue Lobster. The story is about a blue lobster who finds out that his color makes him different because he’s “one in a million.” He tries every ploy he can think of to make the other fish like him, but to no avail. Even when he was caught in a trap, yep, he was alone.

Thinking he’d be someone’s supper, he was sad. Fortunately the owner of the restaurant “Kettle of Fish” realized that the blue lobster was unique, and instead of cooking the crustacean, he puts him in a special tank for display. Now the people were staring at him, and even though he wasn’t free, he wasn’t alone. Robin caught the essence of the idea that even when you’re different — you have something, a trait or a talent — that others should appreciate, instead of ignoring.

Robin got the idea for the book when she heard about the catching of a blue lobster on the radio. Being a primary school art and art history teacher, she saw the opportunity of writing a story about being different.

With the emphasis on eliminating bullying of children who are different by other children in the schools, this book is a good lesson for young children to learn. The illustrations by Lisa Bohart are colorful and fun. This is Robin’s second

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book, her first being Broken Wing. Robin will be presented her award Jan. 14 in Boston.

The winners of a $200 gift certificate for home heating fuel, in a raffle held by the Lovell Historical Society, were the lucky Peter and Cary Fleming, who graciously donated it to Lovell’s Friends Helping Friends emergency heating help program. A $100 gift certificate from Ebenezer’s Pub went to Bernie and Genie Deustch. The Center Lovell Inn dinner for two was won by Ron and Liz Tusing.

The Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library continues the monthly speaker programs on Thursday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. with Past Board President Robert C. Williams. Bob, a writer and lecturer, will be discussing his newest book The Historian’s Toolbox — A Student’s Guide to the Theory and Craft of History.

An emeritus of Davidson College, Bob has been a speaker at the library many times, using wit and humor to liven up his presentation. In reading passages from his book, he’ll reveal his reasons for writing it. There will be copies of the book available for sale, with half the proceeds going to the library. Refreshments will be served.

Don’t forget my daughter’s benefit supper on Saturday, Jan. 14 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church from 5 to 7 p.m. Robin continues her fight against the aftermath of the removal of a cancerous tumor.

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WELCOME WATER — The outdoor pool at the Powhatan Plantation Resort in Colonial Williamsburg, Va. awaits the lucky winner of a raffle at a Mother Seton House benefit breakfast on Sunday, Jan. 15 at the Masonic Hall above the North Conway Village movie theater.

Blood drive dates in January 2012 The American Red Cross, Northern New England Blood Services Region will hold blood drives in cities and towns throughout Maine this month.

All eligible and new blood donors are encouraged to give blood. Donors are needed every day to make sure there is an adequate blood supply for patients in need. All presenting donors in January will receive a coupon for a free pound of Dunkin’ Donuts coffee. By offering all presenting donors a coupon for a free pound of coffee, Dunkin’ Donuts and the Red Cross are thanking donors who support the community blood supply by rolling up their sleeves to give the gift of life. Coupons are not redeemable for cash and are non-transferable.

Upcoming blood drives include: Monday, Jan. 23, from 1 to 7 p.m. at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Fryeburg.

Tuesday, Jan. 31, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Saint Joseph’s College, Alfond Center in

Standish.

The American Red Cross Donor Center, located at 524 Forest Avenue in Portland, is open for donations Monday through Thursday from noon to 7 p.m.; Fridays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the first and third Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please check out redcrossblood.org or call 1-800 RED CROSS to find a blood drive near you.

Rabies clinic

NAPLES — Casco and Naples dog and cat owners are invited to bring their animals for a Rabies Clinic on Saturday, Jan. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon at Aubuchon Hardware on Route 302.

The rabies shots cost $10, and dog owners may license their dogs as well. Cost for licensing is $6 for spayed/neutered, and $11 unaltered.

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The Mount Washington Lodge #87 was organized in 1868 by local masons living in the valley. Over 500 citizens of the area have become masons.

Charity is one of the basic principles of Freemasonry. In addition to the breakfast, the lodge supports the DARE program, donates $2,500 annually in scholarships and sponsors its own Angel Fund. Visit www. mtwashingtonlodge.com for more information.

Donations in any amount are gratefully accepted by mail to Mother Seton House, Inc; P. O. Box 673, Fryeburg, ME 04037, or by direct deposit to any Norway Saving Bank, or via Paypal at www.mothersetonhouse.com For more information, please e-mail Director Cyndi Broyer at info@mothersetonhouse.com.

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All proceeds from this event will benefit Fryeburg’s Mother Seton House, a home for pregnant women, new mothers and babies in need. The menu includes omelets made to order, waffles, pancakes, French toast, home fries, baked beans, corned beef hash, sausage, ham, fresh fruit, yogurt, cheese, cereal, pastries, bagels, cocoa, coffee, tea and juice. The cost is by donation at the door.

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Nicole J. (Dyer) and Luke P. Parker of Naples, have a daughter, Brooke E. Parker, born on Aug. 9, 2011 at Bridgton Hospital.

Maternal grandparents: Bonny and Bill Dyer of Otisfield. Paternal grandparents: Chris Parker of Sebago and Lynne Parker of Stow.

Kristina Connell and DJ Drew Jr. of South Paris have a girl, Sophia Madison Drew, born Dec. 29, 2011 at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway. Sophia weighed seven pounds, nine ounces.

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Martin Luther King service this Monday

By Leigh Macmillen Hayes Special to The News “And so let freedom ring from the prodigious hilltops of New Hampshire. Let freedom ring from the mighty mountains of New York. Let freedom ring from the heightening Alleghenies of Pennsylvania… But not only that: Let freedom ring from Stone Mountain of Georgia. Let freedom ring from Lookout Mountain of Tennessee. Let freedom ring from every hill and molehill of Mississippi. From every mountainside, let freedom ring. And when this happens, when we allow freedom to ring, when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God’s children, black men and white men, Jew and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual: Free at last! Free at last!

Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!” — from Dr. King’s “I Have A Dream” speech.

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church will honor the life and legacy of The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. this Monday, Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m.

The dramatic and artistic service will include biblical readings, King’s “I Have a Dream” speech and songs, all juxtaposed against powerful and stirring

photographs. It will be a reminder that “now is the time to make real the promise of democracy…to make justice a reality for all God’s children…one day this nation will rise up…and all men are created equal.”

On behalf of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church parishioners and vestry, Father Craig Hacker extends an invitation to the public to join him in this moving tribute. Following the service, a birthday cake will be served.

Dr King once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” Throughout the year, parishioners at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church serve the greater community by stocking food pantry shelves, making monthly meals for food pantry recipients, knitting prayer shawls and lap robes, providing rides for those in need, supporting camperships for at-risk children, sponsoring Child Find children, and much, much more.

For this service, the public is asked to join parishioners by bringing canned goods, which will be donated to the local food pantry.

Come and celebrate the life and work of Dr. King with prayer, remembrance and song.

And in the words of America songwriter, Stephen F. Smith, “From every mountainside, let freedom ring.”

Once again, Bridgtonians stepped up to the plate to support those in need to have a better Christmas than they might have had otherwise. The annual fundraiser for the work of the Salvation Army generated both good contributions and goodwill.

Those ringing the bell at Renys Depot Street entrance were Frank Johnston, Janet Underwood, Trish St. Pierre, Sue Premo, Bob Parker, Sue Maynard, Nancy Grieg, Judy

Genesio, Mike Daley and Alice Anderson. Over the six days of the campaign (five Saturdays and one Black Friday), they raised just over $2,000.

“Each volunteer receives a lot of pleasure in greeting everyone and thanking those who stuff bills and change into the kettle,” said Volunteer Organizer Frank Johnston. “When we watch a child’s face light up as we hand them a candy cane to thank them for giving, the bell-ringers are blessed also. Several of the

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Red Hat happenings The Red Hat Ladies of the Lakes Luncheon Group will be meeting at Beef & Ski in Bridgton at noon on Friday, Jan. 27. If you didn’t sign up at the Christmas Party, call Jan at 734-9474 to let her know if you will be attending or not. She needs to know before Jan. 23.

We had a really nice time at our Christmas party at Olde Mill Tavern. We collected nonperishables and we collected money to go toward Martha Flint’s Family Scholarship at Bridgton Academy. We sang carols and had some readings, with a moment of silence for those who have left us since last year. Rick played his guitar and sang to us. We thank him for letting us have our Christmas Party there each year. January birthdays are Doris Cone, Beulah Holden, Phyllis Hoyt, Evelyn Pike and June Shedd.

The Musher’s Bowl on Saturday, Jan. 21, is expected to be a very well-attended

event, as you know. The BRAG and Laurie A. Carter-Bergen fundraising groups will be having a tent with chowder and chili. Proceeds go to the softball field in Laurie’s name, and other fields at BRAG. I was saddened to read that Les Pinkham has passed away. I met him at the senior meal site in Casco with mom and dad. He was a sweet man and friend. He was nice to everyone and was liked by all who knew him. He will be sadly missed.

I hope everyone had a good New Year’s Eve. It was real quiet here. We watched Dick Clark and counted down with him, and raised our glasses of sparkling grape juice to welcome in the New Year.

Uneventful as usual. Then we had a sad day on the second. We lost my 13-year-old pit bull, Luna, to cancer. She wasn’t sick long, and the staff at Naples Veterinary Clinic were very caring and helpful. She was at home with us when she went. Thank you to my cousin Chuck for coming down and putting her in the car for us. After 13 years, it’s just like losing a member volunteers chose to sing carols of the family. Couldn’t have and seasonal songs that bring asked for a better dog than smiles to people’s faces as they her. RIP, Luna Kya Harmon, contribute.”

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A blessing to him and Maureen, both who have been such a huge help to me. Special prayers go out for my mentors, Scott and Angie Thomas and family.

For those looking for something to do after the supper, you have a choice. The men can eat early and race home to get comfortable to watch the Patriots’ football game, or the family can go to the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center to see AudioBody at 7:30 p.m. The Tardy brothers take the stage with their futuristic instruments, and give a performance that is frantic, chaotic — with amazing stunts and upbeat music to awe the audience. This is a show that kids will love. The tickets are $10 for children/students and $15 for adults, or $30 for a Family Pack, which includes two adults and two children, and are available only at the box office.

On Sunday, Jan. 15, there will be a special benefit Fan Fare Band Concert for former band director Don Dutil.

The concert will be held at the Sebago Lake Congregational Church starting at 3 p.m.

Don was the one who started the Fan Fare Christmas concerts for the VFW in Lovell, having been a former resident. This great maestro had to give up the baton this past year due to illness. Now his people, the band members, want to do something for him. Don needs special medical equipment for his home, which will make mobility easier. The monies raised by the concert will help with the expenses. The church is located on Route 35 in Standish.

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(Continued from Page A) For those who don’t know Robin, let me tell who my daughter is. We knew very early on that Robin would be a caring person. It started in the third grade, when she stood up for the special needs children being harassed on the playground.

It continued as an adult, caring for a neighbor who lived alone and had MS. Unfortunately, this lady died in a fire because the area fire station was under-manned.

Bereaved, Robin organized and spearheaded a drive to get not only more manpower for the station but also an ambulance.

Her efforts paid off, and this station is now full-manned.

After moving to Maine, she worked at Fryeburg Health Care as a CNA, then did home health care. After her father died, she joined the Fryeburg Rescue as a means of helping others.

She just recently completed the EMT course, but still has to take her examination. When she was diagnosed, she was once again doing home health care for seniors.

Robin can’t sit still, even though she has been afflicted with lupus, which can produce debilitating cramps, after her son Matt was born. If you needed a friend, she would be there for you. She was the first face I saw when the ambulance arrived at Maine Med, when I had my heart attack. She is my daughter and my friend. If you can’t make it to the supper, but would still like to help, you can send donations to the Robin Jensen, Key Bank, 627 Main St., Fryeburg, ME 04037.

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HARRISON Jan. 12, 19 — Drumming, Dance & Hoops, 6 p.m., Community Room, fire station. FMI: 583-2241.

Jan. 14 — PTSD Seminar, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., VFW Post, Waterford Rd. FMI: 831-3285.

Jan. 16 — Coed Adult Pickup Basketball, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Harrison Elementary School gym.

Jan. 17 — Coed Teen Pickup Basketball, 6-8 p.m., Harrison Elementary School gym.

Jan. 21 — Pork Roast Supper, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church, 77 Main St. Jan. 22 — Winter Fun Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., High View Farm, Leander Harmon Rd. Jan. 22 — Trip to Maine Red Claws game at Portland Expo by Harrison Rec, bus leaves 2:30 p.m.

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LOVELL Jan. 16 — Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., library.

Jan. 16 — Mouse Paint Storytime for G. K-2, 2:45 to 4 p.m., library.

Jan. 18 — Charlotte’s Web for G. 3 & up, 2:45 to 4 p.m.

Jan. 18 — Lovell Neighborhood Watch, New Suncook School cafeteria.

NAPLES Jan. 12, 19 — Storytime with Music, 10:30 a.m., library.

Jan. 12, 19 — Pajama Storytime, 6 p.m., library.

Jan. 13, 16, 18, 20 — Step Into Fitness Indoor Walking Program, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Lake Region High School. FMI: 647-3116.

Jan. 13 — Movie, What If, 7 p.m., Cornerstone Gospel Church.

Jan. 14 — Rabies Clinic, 10 a.m. to noon, Aubuchon Hardware, Rte. 302.

Jan. 17 — Storytime, 10:30 a.m., library.

Jan. 17 — Tween Storytime, 6 p.m., library.

Jan. 17 — Hobbies & Crafts at Your Library, 7 to 8:30 p.m., library.

Jan. 18 — Book Group, Shanghai Girls, by Lisa See, 1:30 p.m., library.

Jan. 18 — Crafting Thank You Cards, 4 p.m., library.

Jan. 18 — Marvel at Your Library, 6 to 7:30 p.m., library.

Jan. 20 — Lake Region Cabaret, 7:30 p.m., Lake Region

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Wilkins House Supper WATERFORD — There will be a Community Potluck Supper at the Wilkins Community House on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 6 p.m.

All are welcome to share and enjoy chatting with new friends and neighbors.

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 Ginny and Denny Raymond and Donna and Barry Patrie.

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High School. FMI: 649-1850.

Jan. 21 — Learning to Sew a Fleece Hat, registration required, library. FMI: 693-6841.

RAYMOND Jan. 16 — Storytime for Babies, 10 a.m., Pre-schoolers, 11 a.m., library.

Jan. 18 ­ — Storytime for Toddlers, 10 a.m., library.

SEBAGO Jan. 13 — Mount Etna Grange Meeting, potluck 6 p.m., meeting 7 p.m., R. Burns’ home, 41 Long Hill Rd. Jan. 15 — Benefit Concert for Don Dutil by Fanfare Concert Band, 3 p.m., Sebago Lake Congregational Church, Rte. 35.

WATERFORD Jan. 19 — Community Potluck Supper, 6 p.m., Wilkins Community House, Waterford Flat.

AREA EVENTS Jan. 13, 20 — Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club, 9:15 a.m., Rec. bldg., King St., Oxford. FMI: 783-4153, 743-9153.

Jan. 14 — Pancake breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m., Community School, Bunker Hill Rd., So. Tamworth, N.H. FMI: 603-323-7000.

Jan. 14, 21 — Beginning Knitters, 10 to 11 a.m., Soldiers Memorial Library, Hiram. FMI: 625-4650.

Jan. 14 — Oxford Hills Honey Bee Club, noon, Cooperative Extension, 9 Olson Rd., So. Paris.

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Jan. 15 — Omelet breakfast, raffle, to benefit Mother Seton House, 8 to 11 a.m., Masonic Hall above No. Conway Village movie theater. FMI: info@mothersetonhouse.com Jan. 18 — Knotty Knitters,

WINDOWSILL MEMORIES (above) by Janet Gill is a pastel, and will be part of a Gallery 302 exhibit entitled, “In My House.” Another entry is “Worn With Love” by Daryl Ann Leonard, a digital photograph (below).

###### AREA FOOD PANTRIES BRIDGTON — Bridgton Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Methodist Church, 98 Main St. FMI: 647-4476.

BROWNFIELD — Brownfield Food Pantry, 1 to 5 p.m. third Thursdays, 701 Pequawket Trl. FMI: 935-2333.

CASCO — Casco Food Pantry, 6 to 7 p.m. third Mondays, Casco Alliance Church.

HARRISON — Harrison Food Pantry, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2 Naples Rd. FMI: 583-6178.

FRYEBURG — Food Pantry, Fryeburg Assembly of God, by appointment, 8 Drift Rd. FMI: 9353129.

NAPLES — Naples Food Pantry, 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, United Methodist Church, Village Green, FMI: 838-9045; The Food Basket and Kyrie’s Kitchen, 1st & 3rd Mondays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Naples Town Hall gym, FMI: 6153226.

RAYMOND — Raymond Food Pantry, 4-6 p.m., 2nd & 4th Thursdays, Lake Region Baptist Church, 1273 Main St. FMI: 2325830.

SEBAGO — Sebago Food Pantry and Clothes Closet, Nazarene Church, Rte. 114, 4th Tuesdays, 9 to 11 a.m.; clothes closet Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

SWEDEN — Sweden House Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, Sweden Church basement, 137 Bridgton Rd. FMI: 909-208-6377, 256-7380.

‘In My House’ Gallery 302 will host an exhibit by members of the Bridgton Art Guild, entitled “In My House,” Jan. 14 through Feb. 9.

Winter weather being what it is, most of us spend a lot more time inside our homes this time of year. Artists often like to use this time of year to hunker down and get some serious work done.

What kinds of subject matter are they likely to find themselves surrounded by in their homes?

Some of the pieces coming in for the show are bottles and vases (with peacock feathers) on a windowsill, an old, well-loved organ with pull stops and an

adolescent daughter reading on the sofa. What else may inspire the members of the Bridgton Art Guild to create pastels, paintings, photographs or drawings?

Come visit the show, which is open to all members of the Bridgton Art Guild (not only the gallery’s usual exhibiting artists), to find out.

There will be a wine and cheese reception on Friday, Feb. 3, from 5 to 7 p.m. Gallery 302 is located at 112 Main Street in Bridgton. Winter gallery hours are 12 to 4 p.m. daily. For more information, call 647-2787 or visit the gallery’s website at www.gallery302.com

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The juried show is held at Shorey Park in Bridgton, and welcomes all fine art and crafts from artists in all mediums. Cash prizes are awarded in 2-D art, photography, and fine crafts. Spaces are 10’x10’ and fees through Jan. 31 are $75. Fees after this date will increase to $90. Last year’s exhibitors can reserve their same space until Jan. 31 when spaces will then be assigned on a firstcome, first-served basis.

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Rated R. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for students (must be 18 or accompanied by an adult).

• Wednesday, Jan. 18 — Opera Lectures from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Joe DeVito will give an inside look at the upcoming opera in The Metropolitan Opera’s Live in HD! Series. This evening he will discuss The Enchanted Island. No fee, although donations are appreciated.

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and hard-working — they will persevere, in the long run.”

Mains said the Lake Region is continuing to entice more visitors to come here.

“In our western Maine mountains region,” he said, “we are drawing more and more people to our area from the coast, because we’re truly four seasons here. We have something to offer in all four seasons, and that’s a big plus!”

Contrary to recent printed reports, downhill skiing in the Lake Region is alive and well.

Local ski areas do put a lot of effort into providing top conditions for alpine skiers.

So, when people in southern New England or the Portland area don’t have snow where they live, they sometimes assume that conditions here in the Lake Region aren’t optimal for downhill skiing.

Nothing could be further from the truth, local ski area operators say.

“The skiing itself has been good,” said Ed Rock, vice president and general manager of Shawnee Peak Ski Area. “We’ve been able to make a lot of snow, and the surface area has been very good. We’ve opened up more terrain — about 80 percent of our trails are skiable terrain.”

If they see it, they will come On the other hand, Rock said perception is everything, for some people.

“The product is there,” the veteran ski area manager said. “But, the truism is accurate — if they don’t see it in their backyard, they don’t realize it is as good as it is.

We need a little help from Mother Nature, to create a bit more interest. Whether it’s skiing, guys snowplowing driveways and parking lots, or snowmobilers, it’s all interrelated. In our case, business has been okay, but we’re not seeing the numbers (of skiers) of last year.”

There is a bright side for Shawnee Peak Ski Area, according to Rock.

“Based on pre-season sales and indicators we go by, there is a certain pent-up demand,” he said.

“If we get snow this weekend, we expect to be busy. We certainly will continue to make snow, and hopefully, Mother Nature will kick in on us.”

Mount Abram’s general manager, Kevin Rosenberg, agreed with Rock that things are looking up in the ski area business.

Mount Abram is owned by Matt Hancock, a businessman from Casco.

“Christmas week last year (2010), we had a snowstorm and

were 100% open,” Rosenberg said.

“This year, the last measurable amount of snow was Thanksgiving weekend. So, we have been putting our best efforts in making snow.

We have three shifts a day making snow. We’re doing all we can to make winter happen!”

Like other business operators, Rosenberg said he was keeping tabs on the progression of today’s (Jan. 12) forecasted snowstorm.

“This storm looks like it’s tracking inland, with a potential snow event of six to 10 inches,” Rosenberg stated. “Martin Luther King weekend looks to be a strong weekend — we have a snow event on Thursday, a carload promotion on Friday, and the long weekend looks to be great, with fireworks on Sunday night!”

Yet, other business owners who rely on cold weather, ample snowfall and safe ice conditions, don’t have the same story to tell as the ski areas do.

Many are suffering the consequences — and when it doesn’t stay cold very long or snow very much, the worse off they are.

Tom Gyger, owner of Five Fields Farm, offers 27K of crosscountry ski trails.

Gyger said he needs at least “a foot to 18 inches of snow, in order to come out with six inches of packed snow.”

“I compact the snow, so it has stiffness,” Gyger explained. “I can’t do it with just six inches of snow.”

Gyger said, like others we talked to, that perception is key.

“We could have snow up to our knees,” said Gyger, “but if there isn’t snow in Deering Oaks in Portland…” He said that factor has been the bane of the ski business “since wax was invented.”

John Marr, who, with his wife Sally, owns Town & Country in East Conway, N.H., that sells snowmobiles, woodstoves, propane and other products, said the poor economy is the main cause of the downturn in business for them.

As for the lack of snow on the ground, Marr said, “Oh, it’s affecting everybody, not just us. This year certainly is worse than last year, and last year was bad.”

“The biggest problem is the economy — not the weather — that’s just the double whammy,” said Marr. “The economy is the culprit.”

Asked if he is looking forward to having more snow fall during the months of February and March, Marr stated, “We’ve seen that before. The sun is high and it’s warm and the stuff melts. We need it now, when it’s cold, so we can groom it.”

Said Marr, “We’re just struggling by with all the other businesses — we’re all in the same

Continuations boat.”

From last winter to this winter, how is business?

“There’s no comparison,” said Marlise Libby, who owns Sportshaus with her husband, Phil, that is located in West Bridgton near Shawnee Peak in the wintertime and at its Main Street location during the spring and summer. Sporthaus sells and rents ski equipment and also has a wide selection of winter gear for all ages. “Business is down, and the skiing is absolutely fantastic,” Libby said. “Everyone’s coming off the hill saying it’s wonderful skiing, but nobody’s coming up here to enjoy it.”

“Last year was good — we had a pretty good year,” she said.

“But, this year — not so much.

We’re here — the doors are open — come on in, because the skiing’s great!”

“They’re already testing equipment for next year, and we’re going to Denver in two weeks to do the buying for next year,” Libby added. “We’re optimistic for next year!”

Bryan Williams owns the Village Tie-Up Market & Deli on the shore of Long Lake in Harrison Village and caters to customers who come in off the road, off the lake and off the snowmobile trails. Yet, so far he hasn’t been seeing many people ice fishing or snowmobiling.

“Our economy is based on money changing hands,” Williams said. “If a guy’s income is to plow snow and make a living and they’re not working, he won’t be buying fuel, or a sandwich or a coffee.

NAPA is relying on that person to maintain his plow truck, but he can’t afford to, if he’s not working.

Everything just slows down and comes to a standstill. It’s not just tourism — it’s everybody — we’re all connected to it — residents and nonresidents alike.”

As for how his business has been lately, Williams stated, “We’re probably flat to maybe a little down. In February, we’re coming up to the critical school vacation week. When everything just slows down a bit, that’s not good for anybody.”

Pam Freeman, who manages the Bridgton Renys, said several of the wintertime products they sell are not selling at all or as well as in past years.

“The sale of snowshoes is down, as one example,” Freeman said. “We’re all looking forward to some snow. It would be great to have people come in and buy snowshoes. And boots — we have a lot. And winter coats — finally, just recently, there’s been cold weather, and coats and boots have picked up a little bit. It’s been quiet.”

What about the favorite winter-

WHERE WILL THE FLAMINGOS GO NEXT? — Pink flamingos have flocked to the front of the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce building on Route 302 to announce the arrival of an all-in-good-fun campaign to help benefit the Chamber. For a nominal fee, the Chamber will make sure the flamingos “flock” to the front yards or entranceways of businesses or individuals with a message board announcing why the flamingos are there — perhaps in recognition of their successes or follies. Of course, this will create a spectacle, and draw some wanted or, more likely, unwanted attention. For another nominal fee, the birds will be collected. Furthermore, for a good tip, the recipients can find out who sent the birds, and for another nominal fee, they can send the birds to another worthy recipient. Just where will the flamingos go next? For your chance to direct the flock, contact the Chamber at 647-3472. time activity of sledding downhill?

“Sleds — normally, we are out of those several times a month — and now, we don’t need another delivery. Other than people buying sleds at Christmastime, sales have been down,” said Freeman.

Jeremiah Gill Maintenance is in the business of snow removal, but like others, Gill is feeling the ripple effect of both the down economy and the lack of snow.

“It’s everywhere — gas stations, restaurants, hotels and motels,” said Gill. “People don’t realize — they’ll ask me, ‘Why do you charge $25?’ It involves weeks and weeks of preparation and planning. I have a huge investment (in the equipment), and there’s commercial plowing insurance — and the price of steel has gone way up — and anything that breaks is repaired with steel. I have three sanders — once you put salt in them, they start rusting. There is maintenance on the tractor to haul salt and sand. Another example is my trucks have six wheels, and it gets expensive to put on studded snow tires, in times of no snow or ice. It’s a lot of investment and cost, each year. So, when you don’t make something, it’s hurtful. When it does snow, you’ve got to be ready to go!”

Darrin Rogers, who co-owns the property maintenance business CareTake America with his brother Kevin, echoed what Gill said.

“In terms of business and plowing — forget about it,” said Rogers.

“I’ve plowed maybe four times —

most of my accounts are per storm.

You’re dying, if it doesn’t snow. I have five or six accounts that are contract — they’re the only thing keeping me going. We sort of rely on roof shoveling, too — the guys are sitting there twiddling their thumbs. I laid off five people. One of the guys supplements his income by fixing snowmobiles, and he’s done very well — but he’s getting no calls, because they’re not riding them. Other than that ­ — it is what it is.”

The lack of snow, said Rogers, “really has slowed things up.”

Larry Scholz, owner of Unc’L Lunkers Bait & Tackle, depends on having safe ice on the area’s lakes and ponds, to insure he’ll have a prosperous winter season.

“It’s not the (lack of) snow

that’s so bad, or effecting it, as the lack of ice,” said Scholz. “We had a warm December — Moose Pond (ice) just caught on — Long Lake is still unsafe — but the little ones (waterbodies) are okay.”

Scholz said when there is a lack of snow, it typically helps his business of catering to those who ice fish.

“When that happens, people are looking for other things to do besides skiing or snowmobiling or anything else,” stated Scholz.

“But, like everyone else says, if you’re in your yard in Connecticut where there’s no snow or ice, you figure there’s none in Maine.”

Yet, this year, the ice on lakes and ponds is almost non-existent, so Scholz can’t rely as much on the ice fishing enthusiasts.

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Opinion & Comment

January 12, 2012, The Bridgton News, Page B

Letters Saturns

To The Editor: Mr. Champagne’s letter in The Bridgton News on Jan. 5, 2012 gave the impression that GM’s Saturn vehicles are junk vehicles, or at least poorly assembled. I take exception to that indictment. I have no comment regarding his condemnation of the dealer who sold him his used 2002 Saturn SUV, and the inability of that dealer to properly diagnose the problem with the vehicle.

I have owned four Saturn vehicles: a 1994 sedan, a 1999 sedan, a 2002 sedan, and my current 2009 Crossover AWD. The ’94 had one problem in four years — a leaky windshield (repaired). The 1999 was a dream car, and had only one minor problem. The 2002 had a V6 German Opal engine that got 30 miles per gallon. I’d still be driving it today if I hadn’t gone off the road with it (purchased as a used car). Finally, my 2009 V6 Crossover (the last year of manufacture of Saturn) is the first new car I have ever owned that hasn’t had to be returned to the dealer for any reason, other than routine maintenance.

Before I retired, I owned four Mercedes Benz sedans, and none were as reliable as my Saturns.

Ron Sislane Sweden

Original goodness

To The Editor: My last letter to the editor was given the name “Occupy Movement” by someone at The Bridgton News. I did refer to the movement as a group of people that is at least doing something beyond complaining and being apathetic. Those who are not acting (including myself) are part of the problem, sending a message of approval to those “in power.” I insinuated that “Occupy” participants are the sane ones because it is insane for the rest of us to believe that either the Corporate Democrats or the Corporate Republicans will get us out of the very mess they have created and continue

to create with their thirst for power and money.

As long as we continue to equate growth and progress with quantity and speed rather than with quality, it will not matter who the politicians are, the end result of this unsustainable lifestyle can only be negative. I neglected to include the fact that I disagree with some of the Occupy tactics.

A more appropriate title for my letter would have been “Original Goodness.” The real focus of the letter was actually another of my feeble attempts to encourage us to replace the current holiday we call Christmas with a celebration of the birth, life and teachings of Jesus. It is my belief, and that of Jesus, that humans are born with original goodness, not the original sin promoted by Christianity.

Jesus was crucified for trying to empower people to believe in their innate relationship with “God” was possible without having to play into the hands of the all powerful church at the time.

I think people feel uncomfortable with a belief in innate goodness because it brings to light just how much growth we humans still need to go through if we want to reach our potential as a species. It also makes it obvious that science and technology are currently advancing us in the opposite direction, away from discovering and developing our true spiritual potential.

Some who believe in original sin would argue that babies are an example because they are about as narcissistic and greedy as any creature on Earth. That is because their brain has not yet developed past the stage where their behaviors are limited to simple motor responses caused by sensory stimuli. In this stage of brain development, if they pull your hair, they do not understand that it hurts you because it is not causing pain to them, and if they are hungry so is the rest of the world. Their brain only understands what is concrete to them, abstract thinking comes later. Of course, they act greedy in this stage, but good parents understand and do not judge them as bad for this normal behavior.

Some would argue that we need to be taught boundaries LETTERS, Page B

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Weather extremes

By Ronald Fryer It is easy to be aware of the weather extremes we have experienced increasingly over the past several years. Newspapers especially, plus radio and television reports, alert us to some devastating outbreak somewhere on the planet.

My first experience of different weather was when we moved to northern New Jersey after I graduated from college. Later in the Southeast, I remember summer highs over 90 degrees starting in May and lasting through September.

For someone from southeastern Massachusetts growing up near the shore, I seldom experienced any temperature over 90 degrees at all. These conditions were unbelievable and unbearable, at first.

This past summer, we saw conditions in Texas on weather. com with unbelievable recordbreaking highs and other extremes. In warmer climates, I learned to slow down and drink lots of fluids, especially water and iced tea. I did not experience cooler temperatures following a weather front passing through, just more rain and

humidity. In today’s world, we enjoy air conditioning in most commercial buildings, new homes with central air, and in many cars.

The latest numbers I have noticed are the weather disasters costing more than $1 billion. Using this benchmark as a criteria, we usually have three or four weather disasters a year in the United States. In 2009, there were nine. Last year brought a dozen at a cost of $52 billion. Since accurate record keeping began in the 19th century, it was the most extreme year for weather. The Southeast experienced the most tornadoes recorded in a single month and the single most severe tornado ever recorded. Floods drowned the Midwest and the Southwest had droughts. The Northeast endured Hurricane Irene, and Tropical Storm Lee destroyed homes and rerouted rivers.

Joplin, Mo. had extreme weather, and I remember Alabama endured a similar experience in the spring. These extremes are usually defined by not only the wind speed, but also the miles of dimensions of the ground path of the

Earth Notes “Earth Notes” is an outgrowth of a deep ecology discussion group. Writers reflect a delight in and concern for the earth and are individually responsible for opinions and information. Community members are invited to submit articles. E-mail jschap@ localnet.com for details. extreme weather. The pictures and descriptions of the damaged buildings and the stick-built homes are depressing, especially when the homeowners are pictured and interviewed.

We, here in Maine, have been generally spared these weather conditions.

It’s not necessary to accept the current almost unanimous scientific view of global warming, just recognize weath-

er is changeable over time.

Climatologists work with 30 and 100-year time periods and use many science-based technologies to understand the physics of the sun’s radiation and gravity within our solar system. They have developed many simplified descriptions to help us get an inkling of weather extremes.

Ronald Fryer is a resident of South Bridgton.

Bird Watch

by Jean Preis News Columnist

Looking for owls

This morning, we went for a walk in the park, where last night’s snow had finally turned the ground white, creating a wintry landscape. Our route led us up a snowy walkway to a unique, curving, covered footbridge over a brook. We paused there to look down at the shining water, and at a flock of mallards that swirled around quacking, attending to important mallard business. Beyond the bridge a path led us into the woods where old stonewalls, once proud boundary markers,

now spilled their stones onto the ground. The woods were quiet. Traffic sounds had faded, replaced by the music of rushing water in the brook.

A short way along the path we came upon a picture, of a man and a child under a full moon, that had been mounted on a board and tied to a stump.

It was the cover of a children’s book, Owl Moon, written by Jane Yolen and illustrated by John Schoenherr. Farther along the path, we discovered addiOWLS, Page B

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(Continued from Page B) and how to take turns and share.

I agree, but if you take an honest look at the world, and children are very good at seeing past our words to our deeds, they are confused by the hypocrisy they see. We tell them the importance of following rules while casually breaking laws. When I drive at the speed limit on the freeway and most cars go flying past me, what kind of boundaries are they learning? We tell them to refrain from sexual activity while casually referring to and displaying sexuality on prime-time television. We tell them to “use your words” to solve problems while stockpiling weapons designed to create fear in others. We tell children to share while allowing corporations to “sleep with” politicians in order to maximize profits at any expense to others.

As far as teaching boundaries, I just do not understand how our “more/faster is better” lifestyle and/or our overpopulating of the planet is teaching children anything about boundaries.

I believe we are defying our innate goodness by teaching young people to be selfish, violent and sexually active before being mature enough. We are doing this by allowing all three things to be promoted as enter-

tainment with financial gain. We vote people “off the island,” we display an average of five acts of violence per hour on primetime television, and seven out of every 10 shows watched by teens now contain some form of sexual content.

Non-human creatures, lacking intelligence, act within their nature, at times in very ugly, violent ways, but for some strange reason, “intelligent” humans are choosing to resist their true nature.

Are we evil by nature or do we choose to allow ourselves to become that way? Are we born with original sin or original goodness? What is the role of free will?

Is anyone willing to debate this topic with me?

Robert J. Dow North Waterford Editor’s note: Writers can suggest a headline to be used with their letters. Try to limit the headline to two words.

Religious symbols

thing concerning Hacker’s Hill in Casco, this is taking political correctness to the extreme. The First Amendment guarantees freedom of religion, not from it.

If someone at Loon Echo Land Trust objected to the sale because of the religious symbols, that’s one thing. But for the State of Maine to refuse the $220K grant unless religious symbols on the property are removed is ludicrous. Loon Echo Trust is not a government entity, and therefore cannot be held to the whole separation “yardstick.” They’re also not a religious organization, and therefore that same “yardstick” still doesn’t apply, so why this is even a question, unless it’s just a matter of some small-minded individual at Land For Maine’s Future wanting to control the situation.

I know this isn’t going to make any difference in the outcome, but I needed to get this off my chest.

Bill Vincent Bridgton

Christmas for Kids

To The Editor: Over the recent years, there’s been more and more “politi- To The Editor: We hope you and yours had cal correctness” concerning the separation between church and a very happy, warm and healthy state. In reference to this whole holiday season. The weather has cooperated, so far. We hope the cold holds off as long as Dr. Ted Rogers possible!

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Pray for nation

To The Editor: Citizens and legislators on both sides of the aisle have called the people of Maine to pray for our nation on Jan. 17, 2012 from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Hall of Flags in Augusta (see www.asmainegoes.com/content/maine-call-prayer-day-jan17-2012).

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One group of wonderful people coming together to help children be happy.

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Owls

(Continued from Page B) tional pages of the book similarly displayed, placed there by a local library volunteer, for anyone walking the path to enjoy reading as they walk. The book tells the story of a father who takes his young daughter out one still, cold, winter night, under a full moon, to look for owls. As they walk very quietly through the snowy woods near their farm, the father stops occasionally to imitate the call of the great horned owl, hoping they will hear an owl respond.

Reading the story, we glanced up into the trees, and wondered if there might be an owl in these woods. Most of the trees near the path were leafless, offering no place for an owl to hide, but farther up the hill were tall white pine trees with thick foliage, where a great horned owl, a barred owl, or a tiny northern sawwhet owl might conceal itself.

We have long been familiar with Patricia and Clay Sutton’s excellent book, How To Spot An Owl, so we knew that owls hunt at night or at dusk, and spend the day roosting out of sight in a tree. According to the Suttons, owls often roost where the woods meet an open area such as a field or a marsh. One way to discover them is to walk very quietly, carefully examining each tree from different angles and looking for the owl’s telltale droppings, known as whitewash, which can be seen on branches and on the trunk below a favorite perch. Another way to find owls is to listen at night in winter, when owls are courting and nesting and frequently call to one another. The authors of How To Spot An Owl remind us, though, that owls are predators who will protect their territory against any perceived threats, including too-curious owlers, and as with any wildlife watching, the safety and privacy of the owls is crucial.

Recorded or repetitive owl calls should never be used during the breeding season, as an intruder, even a well-meaning one, could disturb the owls, and might

Barred Owl even cause nesting failure.

In the children’s book, Owl Moon, the father and his little daughter are searching for a great horned owl, which is one of the owl species we have here in Maine. The great horned owl is a large, heavy bird, almost two feet long, with a wingspan close to four feet in width.

With its long sharp talons this owl can capture and kill prey as large as muskrats, opossum, skunks, rabbits, and even young foxes. In our neighborhood, we have not heard or seen a great horned owl, but we hear and see barred owls fairly regularly. The barred owl is only slightly smaller than the great horned, but because it weighs only about half what the great horned weighs, it takes smaller prey, including mice, reptiles, and amphibians.

The father and daughter in Owl Moon walk until they come to a large moonlit clearing, and this time when the father calls the owl calls back.

There is more to this delightful story, but it is best to discover the ending by walking over the covered bridge, along the path through the woods, and reading the pages of the book.

Great horned owl

(Continued from Page B) swirling around us that neither a new face in Washington or our man-made institutions with their solutions can solve the ever-mounting problems or stem the tide of calamity that threatens to overwhelm our nation, our world.

In the Bible, we read in 2 Chronicles 7:14 God’s words, “and if my people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”

If you are unable to travel to Augusta, join us at Lake Region Baptist Church, 1273 Roosevelt Trail, (Route 302) in Raymond, the night of Jan. 17 as we pray for our nation. It can’t hurt and it can make a world of difference. Our God is merciful!

Rev. Barbara D. Adlard Associate Pastor Lake Region Baptist Church

More Perfect Union

To The Editor: To move to a “More Perfect Union,” one must start with a vision. To paraphrase Seneca, the Roman philosopher, to the sailor who does not know the port he is making for, no wind is the right wind.

President Reagan articulated a conservative vision in 1980 — less government, less regulation. Forty years later, the U.S. economy is on the brink of disaster and Bernie Madoff is asking, “Why me?”

President Obama has a different vision; restore the middle class and regulate the abusers.

President Regan gave the pendulum a large push to the right and was considered a leader. President Obama is trying

Energy petition

To The Editor: Thank you, Gov. LePage.

Having collected a goodly number of signatures on the citizen initiative entitled, “An Act to Increase Investment in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency,” on Election Day and a few more after Christmas, I was discouraged to hear that we still didn’t have enough signatures. I figured, well, I’ve done my part. If we come up short of signatures, so be it.

But then, Gov. LePage, in his Saturday radio address, urged citizens to avoid signing the renewable energy petition, and I recommitted myself to collecting more signatures.

It’s been an interesting exer-

cise in democracy. Among the people who do not sign, most people object to the expense of renewable energy. Then, there are some people who are in favor of renewable energy in principle, but object to one or the other particular form of it, usually wind power. Yes, renewable energy is more expensive than fossil fuels…at the moment. The oil, gas and coal industries want to make sure that our conversion to renewable energy, while inevitable, be delayed as long as possible. In that way, they can extract the largest profit from the stuff in the ground as it slowly diminishes and is harder to get. Meanwhile, the atmosphere is becoming saturated with greenhouse gases, and soil and water are being polluted through drilling and mining activities. So we’re looking at more extreme weather events due to climate change and less clean water and arable land with a growing population.

That’s why I’m collecting signatures. If you are a registered Bridgton or Harrison voter and if you haven’t already signed the petition but would like to sign, call me (647-8154) or e-mail me (jschap@localnet. com) and I’ll let you know where I’ll be at certain times in the near future for you to participate in this important citizen initiative.

Sally Chappell Bridgton

Honoring AARP chapters

To The Editor: I am writing this letter in honor of our six AARP chapters in Maine who participated in the AARP chapter challenge to collect food and monetary donations for local food pantries. The chapters collected a colossal amount. In fact, among them, they collected over four tons of food. In addition to the food, the chapters donated almost $2,500 to the pantries, which will go a long way toward feeding low-income Mainers who might otherwise go hungry in the coming months.

We heard from the chapter presidents and volunteer leaders that many local businesses and community partners participated in the food drives.

With Maine ranking ninth in the nation for food insecurity, it is especially important for us all to be aware of the needs of others. Finding ways for communities to work together has resulted in tremendous generosity that will have a huge impact.

AARP was founded over 50 years ago by one woman, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, who was determined to make a difference in the lives of others. Her motto was “to serve, not to be served.”

Clearly, the Maine AARP chap-

ters are to be congratulated for celebrating her legacy through their extraordinary efforts to help their neighbors.

Charlene Thompson AARP Executive Council Saco

Paul & Conservatives

To The Editor: For Conservatives, the fact that Ron Paul would not act against Radical Islam at all unless Congress declared war is Ron Paul’s Achilles’ heel.

Ron Paul’s anti-war rhetoric is an indication that he should be taken seriously. Tom McLaughlin, in his last opinion piece, quotes Ron Paul as saying, “I don’t see Islam as LETTERS, Page B

Medicare nugget

By Stan Cohen Medicare Volunteer Counselor Over 30% of both men and women in the Medicare population are estimated to be obese — about 13 million. Obesity is directly or indirectly associated with many chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The related health-care costs total some $325 billion a year. Addressing the prevention of obesity has the potential to reduce its prevalence while also closing the gap on health disparities among Medicare beneficiaries.

Medicare recently announced it would extend its coverage for obesity screening and “intensive behavioral therapy.”

Screening for obesity and counseling for eligible beneficiaries by primary care providers in settings such as physicians’ offices will be covered under this new benefit. For a beneficiary who screens positive for obesity, the benefit would include one face-to-face counseling visit each week for one month and one face-to-face counseling visit every other week for an additional five months. The beneficiary may receive one face-to-face counseling visit every month for an additional six months (for a total of 12 months of counseling) if he or she has achieved a weight reduction of at least 6.6 pounds during the first six months of counseling. This new preventive care benefit begins immediately.

Stan Cohen, a Medicare Volunteer Counselor, is available for free, one-on-one consultations at Bridgton Hospital on Tuesdays from 8:30 to 11 a.m. No appointment is necessary. Alternatively, call the Southern Maine Agency on Aging (800-427-7411) and ask for a Medicare Advocate.

Front Row Seat

by Tom McLaughlin News Columnist

Limited lifespans

On the first day of school students would wander into my homeroom and sit, some in front and some in back. They didn’t know me and I didn’t know them. Some greeted me.

Others didn’t. I’d look at each one and if I got eye contact I’d say, “Good morning,” and he or she would respond in kind.

By eight o’clock, all busses had arrived. Announcements would come over the intercom. When the Pledge of Allegiance was over, they all sat down I’d walk to the front of the class, fold my arms over my chest and look them over. Every one would be staring back at me wide-eyed and expectant. I’d scratch my chin, knit my brow, then slowly shake my head saying, “Why? Why do they always give me the ugly ones?”

In shock, their eyes would grow wider. Girls would turn to each other with hands over their open mouths. After a few seconds a boy would laugh — and it was always a boy. Then other boys would laugh. After a few more seconds, they all knew I wasn’t serious. I’d keep my poker face on for another second or two before smiling.

One year, a girl asked, “Why did you do that?”

“When I stand in front of you at the beginning of each class,” I said, “I want you to be quiet and pay attention. You’re more likely to do that now.

I also want you to get into the habit of thinking critically about everything you hear.

I want you to ask yourself: ‘Is this opinion? Is this fact?

What evidence exists? Is there enough evidence to constitute proof?’ Stuff like that.”

After a week went by I’d begin each of my four or five

history classes saying, “I have good news and bad news. What do you want first?” Inevitably, they’d want the bad first, so I’d say, “You’re all going to die.”

Some would look surprised.

Some had no discernible reaction and others would just smile. Then, a student would say, “We know that.”

“Okay, good,” I’d say. “I don’t mean today or tomorrow, but some day.”

“We know.”

“Right. Good. So then it’s only a matter of when and how.”

“What’s the point?”

“Some of us will live a long time and some of us won’t.”

“We know that.”

“It’s one of the very few things we can be certain of,” I’d explain. “It’s good to keep in mind that we’re here for a limited time, not forever, and what we do every day matters.”

“You’re going to die too, Mr. McLaughlin.”

“Yes, and probably before you do,” I’d respond. “So, I probably think about it more and give it closer attention than you do. That’s the nature of things. On average, someone my age can expect about 20 more years, more or less, and each day gets more precious with that awareness. Not a bad thing.”

“The good news is that — if the past is any guide — most of you will live longer than your parents, your grandparents, and your great-grandparents,” I’d tell them. Then I’d go on to explain average life expectancies for Americans today, compare them with what they were at other times in history, and with those of people in LIMITED, Page B

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to move the pendulum toward the middle. Can we consider President Obama a leader?

Considering the current Republican candidates, Speaker Gingrich would take us back to 1980 and the economy of President Reagan. Yeah Bernie!

Senator Santorum would modify two words in the Declaration of Independence — …all men… — to read, “… those who believe as I do…”

Similarly, Governor Romney holds that the economy should be driven by “pure market forces.” If Governor Romney really believed in “pure market forces,” he would believe in Communism — from each according to his ability, to each according to his need.

The 2012 election will give the electorate — those who show up and vote — a clear choice of which vision they believe will move us toward a “More Perfect Union.” Let us hope it is to the port in front of us and not the port we just left.

Joseph W. Angelo, Chickadee Lane Bridgton

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Incidents appearing on the Bridgton Police blotter

These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Tuesday, January 3: 11:54 a.m. Bridgton Police attempted to locate a gold Saturn with New Hampshire registration plates that was allegedly involved in a hit and run motor vehicle accident at a convenience store in Naples.

7:02 p.m. Bridgton Police attempted to locate a white truck after a female caller reported driving by Lake Region High School and striking a box in the roadway on Route 302 that stuck under the caller’s vehicle. The caller pulled over to

the side of the road to try to remove the box and a man in a white truck pulled up behind her and exited the vehicle. She then noticed the man was wearing only boxer shorts and was “sexually aroused.” The caller left the scene and drove to the Bridgton Police station to report the incident.

Wednesday, January 4: 3 p.m. A report of shoplifters at a store on Portland Road was investigated.

6:05 p.m. Police officers responded to a report of a general disturbance on Sweden Road and issued summonses to Christopher Houle, 53, of

Bridgton, for possession of a useable amount of marijuana and sale and use of drug paraphernalia.

Thursday, January 5: 6:49 a.m. An employee at a convenience store on Main Street reported the theft of $7.06 in gasoline.

12:41 p.m. A caller reported that someone broke into their home on South Bridgton Road.

1:37 p.m. A caller from North High Street asked what they should do with a dead raccoon they found under their front porch. The caller was referred to the Maine Warden Service.

Saturday, January 7: 3:57

p.m. A caller reported credit card fraud, in that numerous charges appear on a billing statement that are not the cardholder’s.

6:18 p.m. A 2003 Pontiac Grand Am operated by Jason R. Chretien, of Bridgton, struck a tree on Kansas Road. The extent of Chretien’s injuries was not known, when the accident was reported.

Sunday, January 8: Midnight Nicole L. Cummings, 35, of Oxford, was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant. Cummings was released on personal recognizance.

FRYEBURG — The following is a partial listing of incidents handled by the Fryeburg Police Department from January 2 through 8, 2012: Monday, January 2: 7:40 a.m. A police officer responded to a motor vehicle accident on Bridgton Road (Route 302) where a 2001 Jeep Wrangler operated by Charlotte Winchester, of Monument, Colorado, left

the roadway and rolled over.

Winchester was able to exit the vehicle with assistance, police said.

Tuesday, January 3: 11:45 p.m. Gayle A. Fratoni, 47, of Ossipee, N.H., was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant (one prior conviction) and operating with a suspended or revoked driver’s license, following a traffic stop on

Main Street (Route 302).

Thursday, January 5: 10:22 p.m. A police officer responded to a report of an altercation between a man

and a woman at a local restaurant.

11:23 p.m. A police officer assisted Fryeburg Rescue with a medical call on West

Monday, January 9: 2:06 a.m. A police officer responded to a report of a domestic disturbance on South Bridgton Road where the caller reported being able to “hear a male beating up a female” in an adjoining apartment.

11:22 a.m. A caller from Stone Road reported seeing the body of a deceased dog on the ice on Moose Pond.

The responding police officer advised there was “only a partial carcass remaining” and the ice was unsafe, so no attempt would be made to retrieve it.

4:13 p.m. A burglary at a business on Portland Road

where locks had been cut was investigated.

6:39 p.m. A theft at Shawnee Peak Ski Area was investigated.

8:55 p.m. Police officers responded to a general disturbance at a residence on South Bridgton Road where a subject allegedly smashed a TV set and “beat up” a female. The injured female refused medical treatment. The alleged assailant fled on foot toward Sebago.

Statements were collected from those involved.

Tickets: During this reporting period, police issued 10 summonses and 52 warnings.

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Sunday, January 7: 1:45 Saturday, January 6: a.m. Fryeburg Police assisted 5:30 p.m. Police responded Fryeburg Rescue personnel to a three-vehicle accident at a medical call on South on Route 302 involving a Chatham Road where a sub2007 Chevrolet Tahoe oper- ject was transported to the ated by Robert E. Gerry, of hospital.

Fryeburg, a Kia operated 2:45 a.m. A male client of

by David J. Rosolowski, of a local health care center was transported to the Cumberland Newbury, Mass., and a 2010 reported to not have returned County Jail in Portland: Toyota 4Runner operated from a day trip. The man Daniel Howard Fifield Jr., by Jessica A. Yates, of New was located at his residence 27, of Baldwin, at 4:19 p.m. Harbor. in Lovell. on Dec. 20 in Sanford by the York County Sheriff’s Office for three counts of failure to pay a fine.

Barry Lee Bisco, 59, of restoration & repair Casco, at 8:51 p.m. on Dec. 24 of wood/canvas canoes in Casco by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office for 394 hio ridge rd., denmark me 04022 domestic violence assault.

Milton Ariel Diaz Reyes, 207-452-2687 24, of Harrison, at 3 p.m. on Dec. 25 in Naples by the smallboatshop@fairpoint.net Cumberland County Sheriff’s www.smallboat-shop.com TF26 Office for operating a motor vehicle while under the influSALES, SERVICE ence of an intoxicant (no test).

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Bridgton – Not your average Ranch!

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Sally Goodwill 232-6902 (MLS 1020979)

Bridgton – Commercial Opportunity – One unit left, located across from Renys on Main Street, Bridgton. Great location to grow your business. $179,500.

Ray Austin 232-0500 (MLS 1012494)

Bridgton – This is a great value for this 3bedroom, 2-bath home. Features include a full deck with seasonal lake views, attached garage and 3 floors of living.

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Jocelyn O’Rourke-Shane 838-5555 (MLS 1038504)

Casco – Nice 3-bedroom, 1-bath Brick Ranch with 1-car attached garage. 2 stone fireplaces. On ±2.1 acres near area attractions. Commercial possible. $164,900.

Lauri Shane Kinser 310-3565 (MLS 1029152)

Denmark – Well-built 3-bedroom, 2-bath Log Home with water rights to a sandy beach on Moose Pond.

Open floor plan with cathedral ceilings. $244,900.

Nancy Hanson 838-8301 (MLS 1023602)

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visualtour.com #0259-9901 Harrison – Great Summit Hill farmhouse. 14 acres, views. “Lodge” has massive stone fireplace. Too much to list. This is a must see! $249,000.

J.R. McGinnis 693-7272 (MLS 1028814)

visualtour.com #0254-1603 Harrison – “Sunny and bright” best describes this unique octagon-style home with open floor plan. Perfect for entertaining. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, great deck.

1.9-acre lot. Boat dock and swim beach on Long Lake. $290,000.

Nancy Hanson, 838-8301 (MLS 1022436)

Harrison – Alpine Village on Long Lake.

4-bedroom, 2-bath log-sided chalet with open kitchen and living room. Nice ROW to Long Lake views! $229,000.

Jocelyn O’Rourke-Shane 838-5555 (MLS 1030728)

Naples – 3800 sq. ft. building, heated 2-bay shop with 3 additional storage rooms. 1000 sq. ft. showroom with VCT flooring and 1/2 bath. Office and 2-bedroom living quarters for owner occupancy or rental income. For serious investors. $399,000.

Wendy Gallant, 615-9398 (MLS 1030466)

Harrison – Long Lake – East Shore.

Wonderful 3-bedroom, 2-bath Log home and 3-car garage with 150 ft. of clean frontage. Fully-furnished. $699,000.

Bob Blake 693-7277 (MLS 1027647)

Naples – Location! Great spot to open your own business on busy Rte. 302!

High foot and traffic count. Many possibilities! $119,900.

Jocelyn O’Rourke-Shane 838-5555 (MLS 1031074)

Bridgton – Bright & sunny oversized ranch with 3 BRs, open kitchen & dining room, stainless appliances, wood floors, MBR with bath, lovely 3-season sunroom, full basement with sauna, paved driveway, 2-car garage & more.

Knights Hill amenities include water access & boat slip. $272,000.

Bridgton – Large, bright & charming cottage-style home on level lot. Nice neighborhood with stonewalls & pretty fields. Covered porch overlooking front yard. Everything new: Sheetrock, hardwood floors, windows, roofing, siding, deck, heating & stainless appliances. Move right in! $119,900.

Bridgton – START UP OR WIND DOWN in this like-new ranch on private 3+ acre wooded lot in great neighborhood. Cherry cabinets, oak floors, vaulted ceilings, 2BR/2.5BA & family room with pellet stove. A great price at $159,000.

Bridgton – Waterfront country living combined with intown convenience is yours with this 10-room Victorian loaded with character & distinction.

1.5-acre pastoral lot with 200 ft. frontage on Stevens Brook. 4 BRs & in-law apt. A must see! $129,900.

Bridgton – 3BR/1BA Knights Hill home with 300 ft. shared waterfront on beautiful Moose Pond. Association pool, tennis court & clubhouse.

Perfect vacation home for 4-season fun with Shawnee Peak ski resort only 5 min. away. $125,000.

Denmark – 190 ft. private waterfront cove on lovely Moose Pond!

Immaculate, sweet, cozy, well-built logsided home with master bedroom suite.

Also has 230 ft. of shared association beach. Sold furnished. Great 4-season getaway. $295,000.

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visualtour.com #0254-1737 Naples –– Classic Townhouse Condo2-bath with Naples 3-bedroom, excellent views and private wonderful Cape with lake farmer’s porch, 1.3sandy beach. full attached levels ofgarage. living acre fenced yard,3 2-car spaceheat. plus A loft. $210,000.

FHW must see! $159,500.

Russ Ray Austin Sweet 232-0500 693-7281 (MLS (MLS1027243) 982827)

Naples – This well-priced, adorable, 3-bedroom shingle-style cottage is a perfect spot to enjoy year round. Lot is level with private back yard with firepit. Full front and rear decks. Handy new storage shed. Sandy swimming beach. Boat, golf, hike or ski. $159,900.

Nancy Hanson, 838-8301 (MLS 1022210)

Waterford Lovingly-maintained and Otisfield – –This rare find is a masterfilled with warmth and charm.

This piece! Carefully and meticulously planned. home features and 20 acreshas withmany fields,unique stone walls, landscapincludes bedrooms, 3 baths,2.5 fireplace, ing and 3views.

3 bedrooms, baths. oversized $699,900.garage. 3 acres. $169,000.

Nancy Hanson 838-8301 (MLS 1027593) 1027525)

Stoneham – Adorable seasonal cottage at water’s edge with 150 ft. private waterfront on Keewaydin Lake.

Gradual sandy entrance with mountain and lake views. $199,900.

LAND • LAND • LAND • LAND Naples – NEW LISTING – 1.03-acre commercial lot on Rte. 302, just up the hill from Norway Savings Bank, 267 ft. on Rte. 302.

Wonderful lot! $125,000. Bob Blake, 6937277. (MLS 1038342) Naples – NEW LISTING – Prime location!

Two deeded lots totaling almost 2 acres with high-visibility makes this a great spot for a business! Soils tested and surveyed. $169,900. Jocelyn O’Rourke-Shane, 8385555. (MLS 1028560)

Naples – BIG SEBAGO – Beautiful 2.95acre lot with 124 ft. of sandy frontage on Big Sebago. Surveyed, soil tested and underground utilities. Private and absolutely gorgeous! $499,900. Sally Goodwill, 232-6902. (MLS 1028391) Naples – Spectacular development in Naples with a paved street and restrictive covenants to protect your investment. Build packages available. $39,900. Jocelyn O’Rourke-Shane, 838-5555. (MLS 1028972)

Naples – Enjoy spectacular views from this 6+ acre lot. Build your hilltop home and enjoy Long Lake, Mt. Washington and Naples village from your deck. Lot is very private and has an abundance of wildlife. $50,000.

Nancy Hanson, 838-8301. (MLS 1021425) Naples – Prime development possibilities in the heart of the Lake Region. 50 acres, survey complete, and 524 ft. on Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302). $299,000. Nancy Hanson, 838-8301. (MLS 973206)

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Bridgton – Turnkey 3-BR, 4-BA “C” unit townhome with boat slip & beach rights on Moose Pond.

Fireplace, finished basement with wood stove, 1st-floor MBR, loft & tennis courts. Seller offering $5000 credit for new carpeting. $279,900.

Bridgton – Owner Financing!

NO INTEREST, NO DOWN PAYMENT! 2.6-acre wooded lot in North Bridgton rural subdivision. Snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, golf & Shawnee Peak nearby. 2 miles from all town amenities. $29,500.

Bridgton – Great road frontage!

740’ on this 2.53-acre parcel with Highland Lake rights & protective covenants. Private boat dock & 1000 ft. common lakefront with swimming dock, float, gazebo & picnic area.

Excellent fishing too! $109,900.

Bridgton – Beautiful waterfront lot for sale on pristine Woods Pond with 166 ft. private waterfront! A lovely location for your dream home on this gently sloping, very private parcel. $165,000.

Harrison – Large lot on Crooked River: Fish, dirt bike, swim, snowmobile, canoe or just relax. Lot may be split in half. $45,900.

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Bridgton – Sunny 2-BR antique cape with large eat-in kitchen, good sized living room, 2 BAs, mudroom & porch. Walk to town! Also has full & dry basement. $109,000.

Bridgton – Neatly maintained mobile home not far out of town on a nice private .90± acre lot. Lots of new improvements & upgrades to home. Ready to move in. Possible Snowmobile trail access. Priced to sell! $65,000.

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MAINTENANCE PERSON — for year round camp in Bridgton. Parttime position on average 2 days per week, varies seasonally. Must have skills in carpentry, plumbing, and equipment operation and repair. Ability to drive a truck and tractor a must. Equal Opportunity Employer. Send resume to Toni Carros, GSME, PO Box 9421, South Portland, Maine 04116-9421.

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WORK WANTED

EXCAVATING – Have hoe, will travel.

Site work, foundations dug, back filling, septic systems, sand, loam, gravel. Call Brad Chute, 653-4377 or 627-4560. tf44 GOT’CHA COVERED — Painting.

Interior, exterior, superior service at affordable prices. Fully insured. Free estimates. Kevin 693-3684.

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SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR — looking for plumbing and electric work in the local area. Call 647-8026.

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HILLTOP FIREWOOD — Seasoned, $220 cord delivered. Call for details, 890-9300. tf20

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$5 FOR TATTERED – U.S. Flag when purchasing new U.S. Flag 3’x 5’ or larger. Maine Flag & Banner, Windham, 893-0339. tf46

FOR RENT

HARRISON — 1-bedroom, 1-bath, very cute, in-law apartment, newly carpeted, quiet area, deck with lake views. 2 miles from town. Suited for single person $525 month includes PLEASE CONSIDER – donating heat and electric. No smokers/pets: your leftover garage sale items and 1st & security required. Call 207your attic, basement and closet over- 647-4000 pics available.

3t1 flow to Harvest Hills Animal Shelter.

For more information, call 935-4358 NORTH BRIDGTON — 1-bedext. 21. Thank you. tf28 room apartment, second floor, nice location, heat included, $650 month.

FIRE­ARMS – Sup­plies. Buy, sell, Call 617-272-6815.

5t50 trade. Wan­ted, firearms, ammunition & mili­tary items. Swe­den Trad­ing LOVELL — Very large apartment: Post. 207-647-8163. tf43 1 bedroom, full kitchen & bath, and living room with fireplace in new SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL carriage house. $995 month includes — Logger and heat with carbon electricity, laundry hookup, and 50% neutral wood or wood pellets. of heat. Quiet with mountain views Purchase a Central Boiler outdoor and Kezar Lake access. No pets/ no wood furnace on sale, EPA quali- smoking. 1 year lease/first and secufied to 97% efficient. 603-447-22 rity deposit/reference check required.

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4t1x SEASONED FIREWOOD — $250 HARRISON VILLAGE — Lovely, a cord, cut, split & delivered. Call 2-bedroom antique cape on quiet side 583-4694.

9t48x street. Large kitchen, new bathroom, SNOWMOBILE PARTS — New walk to town, park and lake. Plowing, parts, 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. weekdays; trash pickup & landscaping included.

9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. weekends; used $650 plus utilities. Call Peter at 6503t2 parts 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. weeknights; 9768.

9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. weekends. Closed BRIDGTON — 2-bedroom, 1-fullWednesdays. D & G Snowmobilers bath, 2-level apartment with waterDiscount, 207-583-2312.

9t1x front on Moose Pond. Recently SEASONED FIREWOOD — Cut, updated. Fireplace, deck, in quiet split & delivered, $230 cord. Green, area. Waterfront has gradual entry cut, split & delivered, $190 cord. and sandy bottom and dock with Wendell Scribner, 583-4202. 10t44x beautiful view of Shawnee Peak. $750 month includes heat. Dogs conVEHI­CLES FOR SALE sidered, no cats. Call 207-647-4000.

3t1 JESUS IS LORD – new and used auto parts. National locator. Most HARRISON — Main Street, sunny parts 2 days. Good used cars. Ovide’s 2nd floor 2-bedroom apartment, fully Used Cars, Inc., Rte. 302 Bridg­ton, -applianced in “like new” condition.

207-647-5477.

tf30 Available now at $895/month heat included. For information or to apply, FOR RENT contact Susan at Heritage Rentals at tf42 BRIDGTON – 1, 2, and 3-bedroom 207-583-6001. apartments. $550-$675 mo. plus ref- ROOMMATE WANTED — Stow, erences and security. JPD Properties, Maine. 2-bedroom house, fully fur310-0693. tf2 nished, 25 minutes to Bridgton, 25 BRIDGTON — Furnished 1-bed- minutes to No. Conway. Non-smoker, room apartment. Heat & utilities pets negotiable. $500 month, shared included. $200 per week plus secu- utilities. Call 207-595-2240. 5t2x rity deposit. Call 647-3565. tf38 BRIDGTON — Three-bedroom BRIDGTON — 3- and 2-bedroom unit, walking distance to downapartments and homes, great spaces. town. Laundry hookups, trash pick(different areas of Bridgton.) All rents up. Utilities not included. $850 per need application and security deposit month, 1st, last & security, deposit and first month rent when approved. required. No pets. Please call Mike at 1t2x Call Ralph at Lake Country Property 583-9009.

Rentals (207) 693-3032. tf50 BOLSTERS MILLS — 1-bedroom HARRISON WATERFRONT — apartment with heat included. Nonoffice. 720 square feet, $500 per smokers, no pets, references required. month. 1st, last & security deposit $500 per month. Call 743-6895. 4t1x required. Call 583-4948. tf49 RAYMOND — 2-bedroom, 2-bath DOWNTOWN BRIDGTON apartment. Living room, kitchen, — First floor 2-bedroom apartment laundry room. $800 plus utilities.

1t2x in residential neighborhood. $725 310-8319. month includes propane heat, trash, NORTH BRIDGTON — 2-bedroom plowing, water/sewer. On site park- apartment, close to lake, large yard & ing and coin laundry. No smoking. parking. $475 month plus utilities.

Call 358-0808. tf49 No smoking or pets. References and tf46 CASCO — Completely furnished security. Call 233-5758. rooms, heat, lights & cable TV SEBAGO — 2-bedroom duplex, included. $120 weekly. No pets. Call private, clean, deck, yard, newly cell, 207-650-3529. tf44 painted, new flooring, washer/dryer ROOMMATE WANTED — in hookups. $650 lower unit or $750 Bridgton. High-end, brand new home. upper unit. First, security and year tf48 $125 per week includes private room lease. Call 647-3883. & bath, washer & dryer, Direct TV, BRIDGTON — Second floor trash removal, heat & electricity. Call apartment, one bedroom in a quiet Jon at 595-2969.

3t52x and convenient location near CASCO — 3-bedroom apartment, Hannafords. Newly-painted. Heat, kitchen, living room, bath, all utili- electric and plowing included. One ties included plus cable TV. Available month rental as security deposit and Jan. 15. $1,350 month. No pets. Call no pets. $550 per month. Call 647tf51 207-650-3529. tf50 2587 for inquiries.

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FOR RENT

WATERFORD — Waterfront, private, 2-bedroom, 1-full-bath apartment on 2nd floor of year-round unit in private, quiet area on Back Pond, located 15 feet from the water’s edge. Knotty pine interior with lots of sunshine, deck overlooks the pond.

Great spot for single person or couple.

1 pet considered with deposit. $550 month plus utilities. Call 207-6474000 pics available.

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HARRISON — Studio apartment $655-$680 month. No pets. 5839965.

4t2x BRIDGTON — One-bedroom studio unit, like new condition. Walking distance to downtown. $575 per month or save and pay by the week. Utilities included, hot water, electric and heat.

1st, last & security deposit. Call for more info. 583-9009. No pets. 1t2x BRIDGTON — 1-bedroom apartment $500 month, utilities included. No pets. Non-smoking. 647-5562. 2t2x

NAPLES — Private, large, 1-bedroom apartment with deck. In great condition & conveniently located off Route 114. $700 month. Includes heat & trash removal. 1st & security. No pets, no smoking. 207-318-4465.

4t2 HARRISON WATERFRONT — 1bedroom apartment. Fully furnished including washer & dryer. Propane heat included. $800 per month. 1st, last and security deposit required. Call 583-4948. tf49

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(Continued from Page B) our enemy…I see that motivation is occupation and those who hate us and would like to kill us, they are motivated by our invasion of their land (and) the support of their dictators that they hate.” McLaughlin believes radical Islam is out to get us. I say Islam is filled with peace-loving people as well as extremists, as is our own religions. Indeed, what Ron Paul says makes sense to me. I also believe people will be more likely “out to get you” if you choose to behave in a manipulative or coercive manner to get your way or use force and violence against others. Alas, many don’t go for that approach and prefer to stick to the finding common ground approach to conflict.

Back to why I more or less support Ron Paul’s foreign policy. A pre-emptive strike was made against America on 9/11 by some Saudi Arabians trained in Afghanistan with American arms that were meant to be used to help the Afghani free themselves from the invasion of Russia. A pre-emptive strike was made by America on Iraq soon thereafter assuming that Saddam Hussein was somehow complicit with Al Qaeda (which he was not, no matter what a dictatorial tyrant he was) and was ready to unleash weapons of mass destruction against us.

The new rhetoric by

Conservatives, except for Ron Paul, is that we must bomb Iran before they get a nuclear bomb and bomb us. Bombastic and fearful rhetoric flows from all sides because none of us want to defend ourselves from being blasted to smithereens.

The truth is, the more the fear and need to “get them before they get us,” the more we are implicated in all that we wish to avoid.

I believe the competitive, abusive rhetoric within our own political system needs to change as Democrats, alas, are at heart no better or worse then Republican, Republicans are no worse than Democrats and both the rich, the poor and the middle class can behave badly, especially when we feel we must be right, morally superior and win at any cost.

I, unlike Ron Paul, do prefer having a large public sector devoted to providing an education for us, transportation, wellpaying, meaningful secure jobs, health care, garbage removal, a well-trained police force, diplomacy, the protection of civil liberties and affordable housing.

I believe everyone has a right to participate as effectively and non-violently as they can in their professions and in their communities even when they might have ideas that challenge the status quo and the established-monied interest. I think this makes me of the JudeoChristian persuasion lined up with many other religions and LETTERS, Page B

Limited lifespans

(Continued from Page B) other places. That would work into how long a generation was and so forth. Teaching 20th century U.S. History, I could say, “This would have been going on when your grandparents were children,” or “around when your great-grandparents were born,” etc. That helped put what might otherwise just be obscure events into perspective.

That’s the way I began my last several years in the classroom. When Veterans Day came in November, I’d point out that veterans were willing to give their lives for things they believed more important than themselves — usually the things my students said every morning in the Pledge of Allegiance. When Martin Luther King Day came in January, I’d quote King, saying, “If a man has nothing he would die for, he isn’t fit to live.” I’d then ask if there were anything

they would die for. Some indicated they would be willing to risk their lives for their families. Upon further questioning, I’d be dismayed to learn that others could think of nothing.

When Memorial Day weekend loomed, I’d inform them of the meaning of this holiday — honoring those who not only risked their lives, but gave them.

The theme of our limited life spans presented many opportunities for lessons throughout the school year, including Ben Franklin’s quote about death and taxes, our radical Muslim enemies willing to die in their efforts to kill us, as well as different ideas about the meaning of human life — including the widespread nihilist view that it had no meaning at all. It was a rich mine, and we drew from it often.

Tom McLaughlin of Lovell is a retired U.S. History teacher.

He can be reached at tommclaughlin@fairpoint.net

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Welcome news starts the New Year

The legislative session started last week and we were greeted with some good news.

In the face of strong bipartisan opposition, the governor dropped his call for the elimination of Medicaid funding for the state’s Private Non-Medical

Institutions.

Known as PNMIs, these are group homes for the elderly and disabled. This category also includes some therapy centers for substance-abuse treatment.

These cuts represented about

$60 million of the governor’s plan to meet a purported $220 million shortfall over the next two years. While I find many of the cuts he proposed unpalatable, legislators from both parties found these to be particularly troublesome because

To The Editor: We want to share with you just how very blessed we are to live in such a caring community. It truly astounds us to think of how many special people we have here that have such big hearts and give all to help those most in need throughout the year, but especially during this past holiday season.

We would like to take this time, though late in the season, to thank all of our awesome cooks, decorators, and servers that helped at our free public Thanksgiving dinner at the Naples town hall. Sixty-

six of our neighbors left with smiles and a full belly. Thank you Rolanda, Elaine, Cindy and Bill. Thanks to Sandra Littlefield that came out to help decorate the tables for us. They looked beautiful! Thank you to all who cooked pies, desserts, turkeys and dropped off donations of goods and funds to help feed us well: Dusty Adams and her husband, Ruth Robinson, the Moore family. A great day was had by all. Thank you Davey Sturdevant and Jeannie for providing us all a warm, welcoming atmosphere with your musical accompaniment.

You are so talented! Thank you to Dell Foss and to the others who came out to be hosts and hostesses: Barb Adlard and her young friends, Kristen Simas, the Freemans, you provided such amazing hospitality to all who were there. Thank you Nancy Vose for all of the behind-the-scenes work you do, and all without hesitation in all we do. You are such a great friend and great encouragement to us!

At Christmas, we were blessed beyond imagination!

We could not believe how above

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CONSULT OUR LISTING OF BUSINESS SERVICES AND LET AN EXPERT DO THE JOB! ACCOUNTANTS Chandel Associates Accounting, Taxes Audits, Full Service Payroll 3 Elm St., Bridgton Office 647-5711 Jones & Matthews, PA Certified Public Accountants Accounting and taxes Roosevelt Trail Prof. Bldg.

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ALARMS WAM-ALARM Systems Installation, Service, Monitoring Burglar-Fire-Temperature Sensors Free Security Survey 647-2323

APPLIANCE REPAIR Jones Appliance Service/Repair LLC Quality service you deserve All major brands jonesappliances@aol.com 595-4020

CARPETING Thurlow’s Carpet & Home Center Sales & Service Meadow Rd. (Sandy Creek Junction) Bridgton 647-5562, 800-310-5563 www.thurlowscarpet.com

CATERING A Fine Kettle of Fish Catering Personal chef service/catering Sheila Rollins 583-6074 www.finekettleoffishcatering.com

CHIMNEY LINING The Clean Sweep LLC Chimney Cleaning Service Supaflu and Stainless Steel Chimney lining and relining Dana Richardson 935-2501

CLEANING SERVICES First Impressions Cleaning Inc. Residential & Commercial Seasonal 647-5096

John’s Cleaning Service Meticulous cleaning service Prof. carpet cleaning, windows Local family business. Exc. references ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES 207-393-7285

WardHill Architecture 25 yrs. exp.-Residential/Commercial Custom plans, Shoreland/site plan permit Design/Build & Construction mgmt. wardhill@roadrunner.com 807-625-7331

ATTORNEYS Shelley P. Carter, Attorney Law Office of Shelley P. Carter, PA 110 Portland Street, Fryeburg, ME 04037 935-1950 www.spcarterlaw.com

Lake & Mountain View Property Maintenance Cleaning & caretaking Exceptional references 207-650-1101 McHatton’s Cleaning Service Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Fire, Smoke, Soot, Water Certified Technicians Bridgton 647-2822, 1-800-850-2822

Michael G. Friedman, Esq., PA 132 Main St. P.O. Box 10, Bridgton, ME 04009 647-8360

Servicemaster Prof. Carpet Cleaning – Home/Office Fire/Smoke Damage Restoration 1-800-244-7630 207-539-4452

Hastings Law Office, PA 376 Main Street – PO Box 290 Fryeburg, ME 04037 935-2061 www.hastings-law.com

TLC Home Maintenance Co. Professional Cleaning and Property Management Housekeeping and much more 583-4314

Robert M. Neault & Associates Attorneys & Counselors at Law Corner of Rte. 302 & Songo School Rd. P.O. Box 1575, Naples 693-3030

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CARETAKERS Caretake America Managing and Patrolling Kevin Rogers, Owner/Manager Rte. 35, Naples 693-6000 North Country Home Watch “We’ll be there when you can’t” www.nchw.us 207-713-0675

CARPENTRY Robert E. Guy General Carpentry – Additions Repairs – Remodeling www.bobguy@myfairpoint.net Harrison 743-5120 239-4804 (cell)

COMPUTERS EEcomputer Services Small business specialists eecomputerservices.com 603-733-6451 Ms. C’s Computer Repair Virus and spyware removal PC repairs 207-228-5279 27 Zion Hill Road, Bridgton Naples Computer Services PC repair/upgrades – on-site service Virus and spy-ware removal Home and business networking Video security systems 71 Harrison Rd., Naples 207-693-3746

CONTRACTORS Dan’s Construction Homes/cottages/garages Siding/rep. windows/roofing Insured/ references/ 25+ yrs. exp.

No job too small – 625-8159 Douglass Construction Inc. Custom Homes/Remodeling/Drawings 30 years exp. in Lakes Region Phil Douglass, 647-3732 - Jeff Douglass, 647-9543 Sweden Rd. Bridgton

Jerry’s Carpentry & Painting Carpenter & General Contractor Log homes – decks – remodeling Jeff Hadley Builder Fully insured – Free estimates – 207-527-2552 New homes, remodels, additions Painting, drywall, roofing, siding Northern Extremes Carpentry Kitchens, tile & wood floors Custom Decks – Additions Fully insured – free estimates Remodeling – Free Estimates 27 yrs. experience 207-583-4460 Log Hunting and Fishing Camps Insured Bridgton 647-5028 Newhall Construction Carpentry CARPET CLEANING Shawn 743-6379 McHatton’s Cleaning Service Quality Custom Carpentry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Specializing in remodeling & additions Fire, Smoke, Soot, Water Jeff Juneau Naples Certified Technicians Bridgton 647-2822, 1-800-850-2822 207-655-5903

COPIES The Printery Black & White/Color Copies Special discounts for large orders Fax: Sending and Receiving Rte. 302, Bridgton 647-8182

COUNSELING Ellia Manners, LCPC In Her Own Image/Counseling for Women Call for brochure/Insurance accepted www.elliamanners.com 207-647-3015 Bridgton

DANCE INSTRUCTION The Ballroom Dance - Exercise - Yoga - Aikido Main St., Harrison, Maine 207-583-6964

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DOCKS Great Northern Docks, Inc. Sales & Service Route 302, Naples 693-3770 1-800-423-4042 www.greatnortherndocks.com

ELECTRICIANS All Service Electric John Schuettinger Licensed Master Electrician Residential, Commercial Alarms Bridgton Phone 647-2246 A to Z Electric “The Boss Does The Work” David S. Gerrish, Master Electrician Residential/Commercial/Industrial 30+ yrs. exp., Naples 693-6854 D. M. Electric Inc. & Sons Dennis McIver, Electrical Contractor Residential/Commercial/Industrial Licensed in Maine & New Hampshire Bridgton 207-647-5012 J.P. Gallinari Electric Co. Residential - Commercial - Industrial Aerial - Auger - Lifting Service Bridgton 647-9435 McIver Electric “Your on time every time electricians” 221 Portland Rd, Bridgton 647-3664 www.mciverelectric.net R.W. Merrill Electrical Contractor 24 hour Emergency Service Residential & Commercial Harrison 583-2986 Fax 583-4882 David K. Moynihan Master Electrician Licensed ME & NH Bridgton 647-8016 Stanford Electric Commercial, Industrial and Residential Wiring – Generators Naples 693-4595 Tuomi Electric Chip Tuomi, Electrical Contractor Residential & Commercial Harrison 583-4728

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they would fall so heavily on those that would be least able to deal with them. If they had gone through as the governor had initially requested, these cuts would have left an estimated 6,000 elderly and disabled people homeless and without services. I am gratified that the governor saw the folly in going this route to save money.

Having said that, the cuts to PNMI are emblematic of the problems with his entire proposal. This plan was either not well thought out (at best) or politically driven (at worst).

There are several reasons why I say this. First and foremost, no one in the Executive Branch has been able to provide the legislature with the hard numbers backing up the need for these cuts. That this information has not been forthcoming in the time since the cuts were first announced over a month ago is very concerning to me.

As a result we cannot determine accurately either how much really needs to be cut, EXCAVATION

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FLIGHT INSTRUCTION Sheila Rollins Private/instrument/multi-engine instructor Flight training – Ground school Flight review 583-6074

FOUNDATIONS Barry Concrete Foundations Tim Barry Inc. Poured foundations – Frost walls Bridgton 207-650-3507 tbconcrete@myfairpoint.net Henry’s Concrete Construction Foundations, Slabs, Floors Harrison Tel. 583-4896

GARAGE DOORS Naples Garage Door Co. Installation & repair services Free estimates Naples 207-693-3480

HAIRDRESSERS Victoria’s Hairitage One Beavercreek Farm Rd (top of Packard’s Hill – Rte. 302) Vicki Crosby Owner/Stylist Jessica Zaidman Color Specialist 647-8355

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INSULATION Western Me. Insulation Inc Batts, blown or foamed Over 30 yrs experience Free estimates – fully insured 7 days a week – 693-3585

INSURANCE Ace Insurance Agency Inc. Home/Auto/Commercial 43 East Main Street Denmark 1-800-452-0745 Chalmers Ins. Agency 100 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-3311 Harrison Insurance Agency Full Service Agency 100 Main Street, Bridgton 583-2222 Oberg Insurance Auto, Home, Business, Life 132 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858 Southern Maine Retirement Services Medicare Supplements & Prescription Plans Life and Long-Term Care Insurance 150 Main St., Bridgton 1-866-886-4340

KENNELS Bridgton Veterinary Kennels Boarding Route 117, Bridgton, Me. Tel. 647-8804 Wiley Road Kennels Groom & Board Wiley Rd, Naples 207-693-3394

LAWN MAINTENANCE Chapman’s Lawn & Yard Works Mowing - Cleanup - Brush Cutting Debris removal – Bark mulch Blaine Chapman 647-5255

LP GAS Bridgton Bottled Gas LP Gas Cylinders/Service Route 302 Bridgton 207-647-2029

Views from Senate

by Bill Diamond State Senator, D-Windham

or, of that amount, how much is a result of one-time spending and how much will be an ongoing problem.

The second reason is that all the proposed cuts are all coming from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). In all my years of state service, I have never seen a plan along these lines. If cuts do really need to happen, the pain should be shared across state government. Finally, the cuts proposed are just that, cuts. There has been no serious attempt to find real cost savings within the services provided

by DHHS. Instead of looking for efficiencies, the governor has just called for eliminating programs and services.

I am gratified that the governor saw reason concerning LP GAS

the cuts to PNMIs, and even more so that legislators from both parties and both chambers have worked together to go through this proposal carefully. Working together, we will seek to determine the need for cuts and, if reductions are necessary, where and how they should be made to do the least harm possible.

As always, I welcome your input on this issue, or other issues in Augusta. You can call my office at the State House at 287-1515 or visit my website, www.mainesenate.org/diamond to send me an e-mail.

State Senator Bill Diamond is a resident of Windham, and serves the District 12 communities of Casco, Frye Island, Raymond, Standish, Windham and Hollis.

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Oberg Agency Residential, Business,Lake Shore Property 132 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858

Maingas Your Propane Specialist 1-800-648-9189

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MASONRY D & D Masonry Chimneys/fireplaces/walks/etc.

Fully insured Free estimates Darryl & Doug Hunt 693-5060

MOVING Bridgton Moving Residential & light commercial bridgtonmoving@verizon.net – Glynn Ross 240 N. High St. – 647-8255 – 671-2556 (cell)

MUSIC LESSONS Up Scale Music Studio Piano Lessons – All Levels Composition-Theory-Transcription Evan 647-9599

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OIL DEALERS Dead River Co. Range & Fuel Oil Oil Burner Service Tel. 647-2882, Bridgton McBurnie Oil/Casco Oil Delivery and Service Denmark, Maine Tel. 207-452- 2151

PAINTING CONTRACTORS Bob Champagne Painting/papering/some carpentry Small jobs – reasonable rates Lead safe certified 26 Zion Hill Rd, Bridgton, 207-647-5571 George Jones Quality Painters Interior/Exterior – Fully Insured Free Estimates Excellent References 207-318-3245 Gotcha Covered Painting Interior/exterior-deck refinish-powerwash Serving the Lakes Region over 15 years Free estimates Kevin 693-3684 Jerry’s Painting Service Quality Painting – Interior/Exterior Fully Insured – Free Estimates 207-527-2552

PLUMBING & HEATING A Plus Plumbing & Heating Inc. Plumbing Supplies – LP Gas BBQ Gas Grill Parts & Access.

Portland St., Bridgton 647-2029 Collins Plumbing & Heating Inc. Specializing in repair service in The Lake Region 647-4436 Ken Karpowich Plumbing Repairs/Installation/Remodeling Master Plumber in ME & NH Over 20 years experience 207-925-1423

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REAL ESTATE Chalmers Real Estate 100 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-3311 Coldwell Banker Lakes Region Properties “At the Lights in Naples” Waterfront, Residential Commercial & Land 207-693-7000

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SELF STORAGE Bridgton Storage 409 Portland Rd 28 units & 4000’ open barn Bridgton 647-3206 JB Self Storage Rt. 5 Lovell, Maine Monthly/yearly secure storage 207-925-3045

SEPTIC TANK PUMPING Bridgton Septic Pumping Free Estimates 647-3356 329-8944 Dyer Septic Septic systems installed & repaired Site work-emergency service-ecofriendly 1-877-250-4546 207-583-4546

SNOW REMOVAL Webber Snowplowing Service Camp roads and driveways Fully insured – dependable Lakes Region (207) 831-8354

SURVEYORS F. Jonathan Bliss, P.L.S. Bliss & Associates Surveying, Land Planning P.O. Box 113, Route 5 Lovell, ME 207-925-1468 Maine Survey Consultants, Inc. Land Information Services P.O. Box 485, Harrison, Maine Off: 583-6159 D. A. Maxfield Jr., P.L.S. Over 10,000 surveys on file Pioneer Surveying & Mapping Services Boundary/topographic/construction surveys Commercial/residential Kenneth Farrar PLS PO Box 368, W Paris ME 04289 674-2351

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Viewpoints

Promote job creation, cut energy costs

The State House halls are filled with policymakers, the bell is ringing and debates have begun.

Once again, Maine’s legislators are in the State House, working for you. I stand by my promise to put people before politics and pledge to do what’s best for Maine people.

During the next few months, you will hear the word “jobs” from both Democrats and Republicans.

In the first year of my administration, Maine’s unemployment rate has gone down from 7.6 percent to 7 percent.

However, there is more work to be done. Nearly 50,000 people are still out of work and many are worried about job security.

Democrats and Republicans alike have similar goals this session, but we have different ideas on how to achieve them.

I believe we can improve our economy and lower the unemployment rate by first addressing Maine’s high energy costs.

Mainers currently pay 42 percent above the national average for electricity. High energy costs are putting job-killing demands on Maine’s private sector job creators. I am going to work hard this session to lower energy costs for Maine’s ratepayers.

However, there is a proposal before the Maine people that will force ratepayers to pay higher electricity prices.

The Maine Citizen’s for Clean Energy Coalition is collecting signatures for a November ballot initiative that would tremendously increase costs on Maine’s ratepayers, while padding the pockets of a select few special interest groups in Augusta.

The question would ask voters if they want to require that at least 20 percent of Maine’s electricity come from new renewable energy sources by 2020. The proposal would force ratepayers to use and pay for higher priced electricity. This will place an enormous burden on Maine people — adding approximately $50 million annually to people’s electricity costs.

Rather than let the free-market decide, the coalition’s proposal would mandate that certain sources of generation must be used regardless of the cost impact to ratepayers.

My approach is to allow ratepayers to have choices in energy sources rather than having a government-imposed requirement. Ratepayers will have the choice, in the first quarter of this year, to select renewable

energy through a new offering from the Maine Public Utilities Commission.

I support all forms of renewable energy sources that are cost-effective and sustainable. I do not support ratepayers being forced to buy certain types of alternative energy, against their own will — especially if it’s more expensive.

I believe it is time for the Maine ratepayers and taxpayers to be represented in Augusta.

They should no longer take a back seat to a select few special interests that benefit from government imposed mandates.

The coalition’s proposal would add hundreds of millions of dollars to consumers’ electricity bills for the benefit of a few select developers and generators. These same developers and generators have come to realize that their technologies

The troubling cost of medication

More than half a million children are in foster care in the United States, including 1,400 here in Maine. Typically, these children have been placed in care because they have been abused or neglected by their parents. Children in foster care also tend to have more serious mental, emotional or behavioral disorders than other children.

As a consequence, many are exceedingly vulnerable.

I am troubled by recent

national news reports that the use of powerful psychotropic drugs to treat depression, anxiety, and other mental-health disorders is particularly high for children in foster care.

While some children with behavioral and mental disorders may benefit from these drugs, children in foster care are at particular risk of receiving too many or inappropriate medications. They often experience frequent changes in their foster

placements and, as a result, are less likely to receive the careful medical and psychological oversight that would normally be exercised by a parent. Some state welfare agencies appear to do little to monitor the use of these medications.

That is why I joined my Senate colleagues in requesting the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to compare the rates of psychotropic prescriptions for foster and non-foster

(Continued from Page B) and beyond that some people would go to make a difference in the lives of our local children and our military families in the Lake Region. First and foremost, we would like to thank Kathleen “Buffy” Blankenship for her leadership, her caring heart, and her hard work in organizing a toy drive this year with all her awesome co-workers at Chalmer’s in Bridgton.

How can we ever thank you for all you did for these deserving families? Thank you Kathleen and Sandra Littlefield Rayner for being our cheerful elves, sorting, shopping, and organizing and taking part in getting our gifts to these little families, just in time for Christmas! I can never thank you enough.

Thank you Family Dollar of Bridgton for providing a drop off point for our Marines “Toys for Tots” this year, helping out many families here in southern Maine, and to all those who purchased or dropped off toys in the boxes there. You are angels!

Thank you to our anonymous angels who offered, in lieu of their yearly gift exchange, instead to bless their neighbors with donations made to our work. That is so wonderful and so admirable of you!

We would also like to thank Curtis Merrill and the Naples American Legion for doing a food drive for us. It means a lot to know that there are so many who care about others at this time of year. With growing numbers seeking help with food assistance, a 50% increase in just the last few months, we

are finding ourselves stretched to find a means to help everyone the way we would like.

You helped lighten our load.

Thank you!

Thank you to Rosie Schacht and to the LR Vocational Center students for collecting and bringing in their second food drive for us this year. We love that you thought of those most in need, especially during this holiday season, when funds are stretched and people are struggling to put food on their tables. We are blessed so much by your generosity for your Lake Region neighbors. Many families will be blessed by your great contribution to us!

Thank you to our Naples Brownie troop, under the direction of Marie Caron and Amy Keenan, who provided us with much needed food for our food pantry and free meals program, “Kyrie’s Kitchen” and “The Food Basket.” You truly exemplify community spirit by your deeds and modeling those values for others. What a great bunch of girls. We are blessed to know you!

To Songo Locks School fourth and fifth grade staff who oversaw the project and to these students and their families, we extend our most sincerest thanks for the wonderful bread you provided to our pantry from the King Arthur project. It was so wonderful to see just how much people care about these families here in our community. They enjoyed the fresh bread very much! Thank you!

Thank you as well to all those in our Lake Region com-

munity who donated to the collection boxes provided at Songo Locks School just in time for the holidays! Many of our local families were able enjoy this much needed food thanks to your awesome support!

Thank you so much Dana and Debbie Masters for providing transportation in our Cupboard Collective, picking up and saving us time, energy and funds in transporting food for our pantry and free meals program. We are so excited to be working with you on this one-of-a-kind pilot project, getting much needed food to our rural communities.

We would also like to personally thank everyone who throughout 2011 provided us with their time, talents, gifts, and financial support. We consider you co-laborers with us in our work. Together, as a community, there were over 3,000 free food boxes filled, over 2,400 free meals served and many other services provided due to your caring hearts.

We cannot do this great work here in our community without you! Thank you all, from the bottom of our hearts for your generous outpouring towards us this past year! We are truly blessed indeed to live and work alongside of all you and we look forward to serving our community alongside of you in the years ahead.

CrossWalk Community Outreach Board of Directors Mark and Lindsay Clement, Christy Hafford, and Dave and Joanna Moore Kyrie’s Kitchen and The Food Basket

(Continued from Page B) Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office on a hold for another law enforcement agency.

Douglas Arthur Taft Jr., 41, of Bridgton, at 2 a.m. on Dec. 31 in Bridgton by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant.

OXFORD COUNTY The following individuals were arrested and charged with crimes allegedly committed in the Lake Region and were transported to the Oxford County Jail in Paris: Stacey L. Day, 33, of Parsonsfield, at 4:50 p.m. on Dec. 21 by the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office in Hiram for operating a motor vehicle after driver’s license suspension and violation of a bail condition.

Kenneth William Goodwin,

26, of Hiram, at 4 a.m. on Dec. 24 by the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office in Hiram for criminal threatening and furnishing a place for minors to consume liquor.

Tina M. Vasquez, 22, of Otisfield, at 4:18 a.m. on Dec. 26 by a Norway Police officer in Waterford for disorderly conduct.

Joya Fielders, 35, of Hiram, at 11:14 a.m. on Dec. 29 in Brownfield by the Maine State Police for failure to pay fines.

Ralph E. Mills, 51, of Porter, at 10:49 a.m. on Dec. 29 in Porter by the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant, operating a motor vehicle after license suspension, violating a condition of bail and failure to pay fines.

Nathan Moses Locklin, 39,

of Hiram, at 7 a.m. on Jan. 1 in Hiram by the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office for domestic violence assault.

Chad A. Anthony, 21, of Parsonsfield, at 3:19 p.m. on Jan. 2 in Hiram by the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office for driving to endanger, speeding 30 miles per hour or more over the posted speed limit, failure to stop for a law enforcement officer and violation of bail conditions.

Stephanie M. Barbour, 22, of Hiram, at 3:35 p.m. on Jan. 2 in Hiram by the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office for hindering apprehension or prosecution.

Ry a n Christopher Wadsworth, 19, of Hiram, at 3:11 p.m. on Jan. 2 in Hiram by the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office for permitting the unlawful use of a motor vehicle.

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children on Medicaid. We also asked the GAO to review state efforts to monitor the prescription of these powerful medications for children in foster care.

According to the GAO, foster children in the five states examined for the report (Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, Oregon, and Texas) were prescribed psychotropic drugs at two to more than four times the rate that these drugs were prescribed to non-foster children participating in Medicaid.

While these higher rates do not necessarily mean that the drugs were prescribed inappropriately, given the serious problems of some foster children, I am alarmed by the GAO finding that, in hundreds of cases, five or more psychotropic drugs were prescribed concurrently.

Moreover, in thousands of cases, the prescribed doses exceeded maximum guidelines. Of greatest concern was the finding that these powerful drugs were prescribed to thousands of infants.

Given the possibility for serious adverse side effects, I find it hard to imagine any scenario that would justify the prescription of five or more of these powerful drugs to a child. I find it impossible to imagine that it would ever be appropriate to prescribe them for an infant.

The scientific literature supports this skepticism.

Last month, I participated in a Senate hearing that coincided with the release of the GAO report. We heard from many expert witnesses, but the most

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Views from Augusta

by Paul LePage Governor of Maine

cannot compete in the free market and therefore must receive subsidies to survive.

While my Administration continues to work tirelessly to lower Maine people’s electricity and energy costs, it is disheartening to see that there are still groups that want to raise energy costs on already overburdened Maine ratepayers, for the benefit of their own special interests.

I do not support giving unelected bureaucrats a “blank check” to tax, spend and reduce transparency similar to what happened with the Maine Turnpike Authority.

Maine’s elected officials need to focus on promoting job creation by reducing energy costs for Maine businesses and residents. We can no longer afford to miss out on economic opportunities here in Maine.

Maine people deserve the opportunity to be prosperous again. Maine people deserve more and better paying jobs.

This coordinated effort will be harmful to Maine people.

So, if you are asked to sign this petition, please, take the time to understand this important issue. After all, you’re the one paying the bill.

Views from Senate

by Susan Collins United States Senator

powerful testimony of the day came from a 12-year-old boy from Texas.

He had been in foster care since the age of six, in a succession of three homes. By the time he was adopted two years ago, he had been on 20 different psychotropic drugs — sometimes five at a time. He was constantly distracted, dazed, irritable, and often in trouble at school.

His adoptive parents wanted him to live a normal life with-

out so many drugs in his system. Now, instead of taking powerful drugs, he is getting counseling and has the support of loving parents. He is an honors student, plays first-chair clarinet, runs cross-country, and recently took part in a school play. The inspiring story of this boy and his adoptive parents demonstrates that these drugs, if not used carefully, can create problems rather than solve them.

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(Continued from Page B) even humanist secular people who also believe in non-violence and the inter-relationship between people and nature. Others say this makes me a naive socialist.

Like Ron Paul and Conservatives, I hate debt, believe progress comes about with how we behave toward one another in small grass roots communities and I am not a fan of needless bureaucratic red tape that passes for a real need to have regulations on greed, as well as a community police force to regulate traffic flow and behavior that is harmful to others.

I believe in people being honest, responsible and accountable to one another the best they can. I do not idolize people with more money or power than myself — often to my detriment.

So once again, Tom and I have exactly opposite views on why Ron Paul is a man to take seriously. It would be amazing if he could admit that there are things we can agree upon and according to God’s law, we belong to the same universal family. Now that would be a miracle.

Virginia (Tilla) Durr Sweden

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Lake Region MS honors

Tonya Arnold, principal of Lake Region Middle School, proudly announces the honor roll for the first quarter of the 2011-2012 school year.

Grade 6 High Honors: Dominic Adams, Daria Boswoth, Olivia Deschenes, Lauren Jakobs, Nathaniel Jordan, Tyler Small, Aisley Sturk, Davin Tafuri, Chandler True and Brianna Warren.

Honors: Aaryana Aliyaha, Caitlyn Bardsley, Zachariah Botros, Sean Buchanan, Lowell Carr, Hannah Chadwick, Tanner Crockett, Isabelle DavisWhite, Amber Douglass, Isaak Girard, Abigail Green, Meghan Harmon, Ben Johnson, Lindsey Keenan, William Lidston, Maggie Luce, Megan Mageles, Henry McCarthy, True Meyers, Derek Mondville, Dorothy Moyse, Madelyn Nelson, Hailey Parsons, Corban Ridlon, Hunter Russo, Georgia Shanks, Rachel Shanks, Zoe Silvia, Wyatt Smith, Sarah Stefaniak, Paul Walker and Christian Whiting.

Grade 7 High Honors: Michael Angelone, Olivia Bartlett, Taylor Bass, Rachel Bolling, Meghan Boos, Margaret Cetrullo, Ciara Chaves, Catherine Christiansen, Elizabeth Cole, Jackson Dinsmore, Heidi Fox, Ashley Gray, Ina Guzja, Jaide Hall, Douglas Mayo, Colleen Messina, Samara Morris, Jacqueline Morse, Luke Porter, Anja Schwieterman, Katherine Springer, Hannah Stewart, Mallory Strain, Katelyn Sullivan and Andrew Terry.

Honors: Hannah Baldwin, Addie Blais, Briggs Bolduc, Haley Bragdon-Clements, Michelle Bryce,

Emily Burnham, Sean Conley, Hunter CoughlanKerr, Todd Crawford, Tyus Eastman, Ella Forbes, Elizabeth Girard, Alex Hedly, Cameron Hill, Abigial Hunt, Kristen Huntress, Kaylyn Jordan, Melody Millett, Olivia Mills, Kelley Paul, Bailey Plummer, Tyson Prescott, Hannah Ranco, Caitlin Richards, Benjamin Roakes, Alexandria Sawyer, Emily Simkins, Damion Smith, Margaret Somers, Jennifer Springer, Dakota Stover, Ella Sulloway, Tyler Walker, Riley Wears, William Wheaton, Andrew Whited and Devin Wright.

Grade 8 High Honors: Lily Charpentier, Shelby Christianson, Katherine Clavette, Danielle Collins, Marcus DeVoe, Zachary Gray, Laura Hunt, Brennan Lane, Anna Lastra, Daniel Neault, Hannah Parsons, Benjamin Ropple, Nick Scarlett, Devynn Turner and Madison Wildey.

Honors: Tucker Bent, Audrey Blais, Amanda Botros, Sarah Camacho, Molly Christensen, Taylor Currier, Taylor Davis, Thomas Dolloff, Grace Farrington, Katherine Ferland, Dustin Frizzell, Austin Goodwin, Sierra Hancock, Trenton Hartford, Rozlin Hawkes, Jasmine Irish, Ben Kauffman, Victoria Kauffman, Lindsey Kenison, Damon Knight, Jackson Lesure, Amanda Liska, Carlene MacVicar, Bailey McDaniel, Tyler Mitchell, Brandon Palmer, Tristi Palmer, Matthew Proia, David Robbins, Garred Sanborn, Nathan Smith, Zoe Snow, Matthew Stenger, Niko Torres, Spencer True, Charles Walsh, Nicholas Wandishin, Anna GEO BEE WINNER TWO YEARS IN A ROW — Fifth grader Liam Opie, (at left), won the Yates and Samantha Young.

Stevens Brook Elementary School National Geographic Geo Bee on Tuesday morning, for his

Night of Cabaret on Jan. 20

This year, Lake Region High School students were given the unique opportunity to participate in enrichment courses during the three days between the school’s first and second trimesters.

Educational Learning Opportunities (ELO) were offered in virtually every subject. Seven students and two faculty members agreed with Andy Hardy’s proposition, “Let’s put on a show.” In fact, the students did perform the musical number, Waka, Waka, in front of an appreciative student audience.

The effort was so successful that most of the performers wanted to keep meeting beyond the threeday ELO. Lake Region Cabaret is the result of these rehearsals.

The definition of a cabaret is entertainment in a nightclub or restaurant while the audience eats or drinks at tables. Lake Region’s Cabaret will try to create the ambiance of a real cabaret in a major city by creating a nightclub

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Musical numbers to be performed will range from Mambo #5 through What I Did for Love.

The performance is Friday, Jan. 20, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the performance are $5 and are extremely limited, as all seats are stage seats.

They can be reserved by leaving a message at 649-1850, by emailing paul.greenstone@lakeregionschools.org, or by purchasing them at student lunches at Lake Region High School.

On this week’s menu

SAD 61 Elementary School Monday, Jan. 16 — Friday, Jan. 20 MONDAY: Martin Luther King Day, no school.

TUESDAY: Hamburger, whole-wheat bun, lettuce, tomato, pickle, potato wedges, peaches, milk.

WEDNESDAY: Ham steaks, mashed potato, wheat roll, green beans, pineapple, milk.

THURSDAY: Pizza, fresh salad bar, apples, milk.

FRIDAY: Skillet omelet w/Colby cheese, bacon rounds, potato rounds, orange, Jell-O, milk.

SAD 61 Middle School Radon Rangers, Inc. Jan. 16 — Friday, Jan. 20 MONDAY: Martin Luther Residential Radon King Day, no school.

Testing & Mitigation TUESDAY: Chicken fajitas, chicken quesadillas, assorted Jim Cunniff sandwiches, fresh salad bar, Denmark, Maine pears, milk.

WEDNESDAY: Chicken & NEHA/NRPP Certified gravy on biscuits, hamburger Licensed Master Electrician on wheat bun, assorted sand207-452-TEST (8378) wiches, fresh salad bar, pineapple, milk.

THURSDAY: Stuffed shells, wheat roll, fresh salad bar, apples, milk.

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atmosphere on the Lake Region High School auditorium stage.

Patrons will sit around candle-lit tables, eating small (inexpensive) delicacies, while sipping nonalcoholic beverages. They will be entertained by a talented group of students and teachers who will sing a combination of popular songs and show tunes.

Performers for the evening include Ryan Donkin, Elise Gianattasio, Paul Greenstone, Derrick Klecman, Momaka Nakamura, Shannon Oliver, Peter

second consecutive title! Liam will now compete in the Geo Bee at the state level. The runnerup was fourth grader Zach Flynn (at right). Fifth grader Devyn Hatch took third place in the Geography Bee. (Ackley Photo)

TOP BEES — Sam Darling (left) placed second in the Molly Ockett Middle School Spelling Bee while Mariah Magee captured first place. They are pictured here with MOMS Principal Jay Robinson.

Magee, Darling top spellers FRYEBURG — Molly Ockett Middle School recently held its annual Spelling Bee. Students who participated in the school-wide Bee were chosen based on a score from a grade level “test.”

Those students were: Sam Darling, Wyatt Rugg, Kallan Charest, Lexi Charles, Jennifer Clayton, Zach Landon, Matt Boucher, Tyler Hubbard, Sam

Blossom, Jade Fox, Katy Clark, Gillian Brosnan, Emily Grzyb, Mariah Magee, Tony Charbonneau, Finn Lane, Ben LeConey, Oliver Clay-Storm and Alex Smith.

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School news

Football decision due Tuesday

Survey says....

Results from a survey asking football players, parents and community members whether the Lake Region football program should be moved from Class B to Class C and other questions are as follows: • Who took the survey — football players (22), community members (51), students (15) and parents of a football players (26). There were 114 respondents.

1. Would you support adopting a Class C Schedule for the 2012 season? 76 Yes, 38 No. 2. Are wins and losses important to you? 81 Yes, 33 No. 3. Is post-season play important to you? 63 Yes, 51 No. 4. Do you feel continuing to play in Class B would further jeopardize student/athlete participation? 60 Yes, 53 No. 5. Would an improved win/loss record, even though our team would not be eligible for post-season play, increase student/athlete participation? 83 Yes, 31 No. 6. Would an improved win/loss record, even though our team would not be eligible for post-season play, increase attendance at games? 85 Yes, 28 No. 7. By playing a Class C schedule do you believe student/athlete injuries would decrease? 43 Yes, 71 No. 8. Do you believe school morale would improve by playing a Class C schedule? 63 Yes, 50 No.

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FRYEBURG — The Fryeburg Academy 2011 softball state champion team is having their annual Super Bowl Sunday Lobster Roll Sale!

Lobster rolls, $8 each, will be delivered between 3 to 5 p.m. on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 5. Deliveries will be made to any town in SAD 72 and also Cornish, Conway, North Conway and Bridgton.

Orders can be made via e-mail at raidersboosterclub@yahoo. com or by calling Stacy at 207-320-0006 or Val at 207-557-2566.

Orders must be received by 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2.

PLACE Camp sign-ups

I’m a PLACE camp kid, I explore both bogs and streams.

I’m a PLACE camp kid, Being outside is my dream.

I’m a PLACE camp kid, Following the slimy trails of slugs.

I’m a PLACE camp kid, Discovering the underwater bugs.

I’m a PLACE camp kid, I build shelters like a bear.

I’m a Place camp kid, I blend in like snowshoe hares.

Are you a PLACE camp kid?

Would you like to join the fun?

Would you like to chat with birds?

And spend the day out in the sun?

If this camp is for you, Just do what we once did, Fill out an application And become a PLACE camp kid.

PLACE Camp applications are now being accepted from 2011 LEA members and local students. Limited space is available.

Place Camp is a weeklong nature program at the Holt Pond Preserve. The camp is open to kids ages 7-10 and will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The first session of Place Camp will be held July 23 through July 27.

The second session will run from July 30 through Aug. 3. The cost is $200 for members, $225 for non-members. Year round and summer residents in Bridgton, Naples, Casco, Denmark, Sweden, Waterford and Harrison may attend, but space is limited.

Scholarships to attend the camp may be available upon request.

The theme for the camp is nature discovery and connecting to place. PLACE stands for Promoting Local Awareness

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and Care for the Environment.

Through exploratory activities, children will learn about forests, ponds, streams, wetlands and the life therein. Holt Pond is the ideal setting for Place Camp, with a timber frame enclosed shelter as the home base. To the north sits Byron’s Hill and the resident porcupine population. To the west, the Muddy River winds its way through the landscape. To the east is Bald Pate Mountain.

And most importantly, to the south lies Holt Pond. The shelter is situated so that campers will be able to explore many different ecosystems in short walking distance. Through games, crafts, journaling, guided exploration, and songs, children will leave Place Camp inspired to discover and learn more about the natural world.

Registration for Place Camp will open this Monday, Jan. 16 for 2011 LEA members and yearround residents and March 15 for all others. The registration deadline is May 1, so sign up early!

For more information and to download an application, visit www.mainelakes.org or call LEA at 647-8580 ext. 12.

PLACE Camp was made possible through generous support from Planet Dog Philanthropy, Aristotle Fund and Norcross Wildlife Foundation.

Ice skating

The Bridgton Ice Arena in North Bridgton will offer public skating this Tuesday, Jan. 17 from noon to 2 p.m. There will be no public skating this Sunday, Jan. 15. Call ahead to confirm at 647-7637.

Prices: $4 for adults, $3 for students in grades 1-12, $2 for children ages 5 and younger, $2 for seniors ages 62 and older, and $4 for rentals. Bridgton residents skate at no charge (possess proof of residency).

For more information, contact Rink Manager Steve Ryan at 647-7637.

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer A decision to either stay in Class B or move the Lake Region varsity football program to a Class C schedule will be announced Tuesday.

Lake Region Athletic Director Paul True and SAD 61 Superintendent Kathleen Beecher plan to meet with current and prospective football players Tuesday to announce plans for the 2012 season.

“Unless some unforeseen matter takes place, our decision has been made and will be presented to the players,” said True, after meeting with the superintendent on Tuesday morning.

In a non-binding vote Monday night, the SAD 61 School Board favored keeping the football program in Class B. True said comments by players, who strongly believe Lake Region should remain in Class B, greatly impacted the school board vote.

“I am very proud of the process — a lot of good has come from it,” said True, regarding last week’s public forum on the proposal, as well as the number of people who took part in the online survey. “I am very proud how these young men stood up for what they believe is right and gave their opinions.”

True began exploring the option of moving the football program down a class after the Lakers went 0-8 this past season. With declining numbers and poor results on the gridiron (10-61 over the past eight seasons, just three winning years), True started to explore the idea of moving to Class C when Gray-New Gloucester AD Gary Groves, who was in attendance at last week’s forum, informed him that the Patriots planned to petition the Maine Principals’ Association to also move down.

The MPA would likely look more positively on two schools moving down, rather than just one, because of scheduling. A decision to petition has to be made

by Jan. 25, since the Campbell Conference (which the Lakers belong to) will set the 2012 schedule at a Jan. 26 meeting.

If the Lakers moved down, the team would not qualify for tournament play.

True told a group of 40 to 50 people at last week’s forum that a potential move to Class C was based on participation and safety concerns. Last season, the Lakers fielded a team of 29. Because of low participation, True was concerned that younger players, not quite ready for varsity play, would be thrust into the line-up against bigger and stronger players, leaving them more susceptible to injury. The league powerhouses, such as Wells and Mountain Valley, carry rosters of 50 or more players. True found that Lake Region would compare favorably with many Class C teams in terms of numbers.

The forum attracted about 10 high school players, as well as six to eight middle schoolers. The middle school team had 32 players, which included one sixth grader.

True opened the forum last Thursday night emphasizing no decision had been made, and that he was simply “exploring” options. He also reported results from an online survey (see sidebar).

Groves, a scholarship football player at UMaine, spoke briefly to the group.

“I am passionate about the game of football,” he said. “I am

not here to persuade you.”

Groves spoke about GrayNG “struggles” since entering the Campbell Conference, and felt the move to a “C” schedule would be “best for the program.”

After speaking with players, the school board and superintendent, Groves said a move to Class C would “breathe life into the program” and give the Patriots a chance to “turn things around.”

A former player at Westbrook, Groves initially wasn’t in favor of his former high school leaving the Class A ranks to join Class B. The Blue Blazers had a successful year this fall, rebounding from an 0-4 start to finish the regular season 4-4. Because of school enrollment numbers, Westbrook qualified for the Class B playoffs. The Blazers lost to Wells, the eventual state champ, in the first round. “(Westbrook) had success for the first time in 26 or 27 years,” he said. “(The move) did inject life and enthusiasm into the community.”

Mike Shea of Naples, whose son was a captain last year, said the program “is not a lost cause” and encouraged officials to find out why numbers have dropped off over the past five years.

True said football had 40 and 42 players on the 2007 and 2008 teams. Then, numbers started to decline: 36 in 2009, 31 in 2010 and 29 this past year. While school enrollment had dropped, True said participation on the boys’ side, has sharply declined.

Another problem is the transition of players from middle school to the high school program. LR had just three freshmen, while Wells had 19 (the Warriors had 57 players on this year’s squad), Cape Elizabeth 10, Falmouth 9 and Greely 6. LR has no freshman program, which may be deterring some players from continuing to play football once they first reach the high school.

Several speakers see a need to find a coach who can inject “life” into the program, and whose style will make the game

“fun” for players.

Phil Allen of Bridgton, a former LR coach, said SAD 61 needs to do a better job hiring teachers who also have an interest in coaching. He agreed that the program needs a coach who brings “passion” to the job and willingness to develop a strong feeder program. Allen pointed to the success the LR girls’ basketball team has had, noting that coaching is “strong” from top to bottom. Allen also used the Fryeburg Academy softball program as an example. “Did they just starting growing softball players thaat can win state titles?” he said. Allen pointed to a head coach who is “excited” about leading the program, a strong work ethic he has players following, and ultimately, “he makes the game fun.”

Allen noted that his son, Todd, transferred to Windham High School for “academic reasons,” and found a different kind of football culture there. Seeing his coach in the hallway one day, Todd was told a young substitute teacher was leading one of his classes that day. The coach asked Todd to “take responsibility and make sure the class stays under control.” Out of respect for his coach, Todd followed his coach’s instructions. In fact, players are asked to sit in the front row.

“We can have that here at Lake Region,” Allen said. “I am passionate about Lake Region football. I hate seeing losing seasons.”

True noted that “all football positions” are presently open.

He added that finding a coach is difficult, since the rural area’s candidate pool is rather shallow compared to schools closer to Portland. The last time LR sought a new football coach, True had just two applicants.

Many successful programs enjoy a mix of coaches who receive a stipend along with volunteers from the community. Wells has seven coaches; Cape and Falmouth each have six.

While some adults felt a move

to Class C, at least for a season or two, might be a good move, players disagreed.

Junior Mike Triglione felt depth and a lack of enthusiasm were the two biggest problems.

“We need to find out why other kids don’t want to play,” he said.

Parent Russell Morton agreed. “By the third quarter, many of our kids are dog tired — it doesn’t matter how much conditioning you do.” Morton encouraged players to “create some excitement” amongst their peers to increase participation.

Junior Derek Douglass said the team had some chances to pull out victories this past year, losing close games to Fryeburg, Gray and Spruce Mountain.

“We were better than 0-8,” he said.

Sophomore Cody Gibbons agreed that players need to sell the sport to classmates. “If each person on the team gets one player to come out, we’ll double our numbers,” he said.

Senior captain Ryan Skillern felt a move from Class B to Class C would be a sign of that the program is “looking for an easy way out.”

“We need to get people energized about football,” he said.

LR alumnus Darren Fickett echoed thoughts about players being salesmen for the sport and that the Lakers should remain in Class B. Back in 1995, Fickett earned varsity pins as a runner. He decided to give football a try his senior year after being convinced by friends to play. He loved it, and wished he had made the change earlier.

Wearing his old high school lettermen’s coat, Fickett read passages from a book written by former Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz. Pulling quotes from the book, Fickett told current players that when facing adversity, they can “positively respond to it.”

“You can do this,” he said. “It starts with you guys.”

On Tuesday, the Lakers will learn their fate.

Collins: Cost of medication

(Continued from Page B) Earlier this year, Congress passed legislation to require states to establish protocols for the prescription of psychotropic drugs to children in foster care as a condition of eligibility for federal child welfare funds. The new law, however, does not specify what those protocols should be. As a consequence, there is tremendous variation from state to state, and none of the states examined by the GAO met standards established by the American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Clearly, states need to do more to strengthen the oversight of the care provided to children in foster care.

The State of Maine became aware of this problem some time ago and has taken positive steps to address this issue. A 16-state study that evaluated Medicaid data from 2004 to 2007 found that 20 percent of Maine foster children were on anti-psychotics, four times the rate of nonfoster children. Following that study, Maine formed a multidisciplinary work group in 2009 that brought together the fostercare community, primary care practitioners, and child welfare authorities to develop a procedure for ensuring that anti-psychotics were prescribed only when appropriate. As a result of this informed approach, Maine now is among the top half of

states on all quality measures of appropriate anti-psychotic use among these children, and prescription rates here are declining, even as they rise in other states.

We have a fundamental responsibility to provide for the health and well being of these vulnerable children. We provide funding for their medical care, for the foster systems that support them, and for the schools they attend. Our responsibility does not, however, end with writing a check. Ensuring that they are not inundated with unnecessary medications and have the support of loving foster or adoptive parents must be our goal.

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Fun & games

Page 10B, The Bridgton News, January 12, 2012

36. A Broadway legend, given

6. Be lazy or idle

This week’s puzzle

Theme: Hollywood legends

GORHAM — Lake Region varsity coach Mark Snow’s favorite part of indoor track is seeing athletes already ahead of last year’s pace.

He also likes seeing athletes top past personal best marks.

Jeremy McClure and Emily Hemingway led the Lakers in surpassing PRs, each with three in the springs. Jeremy posted improvements of 0.2, 0.5 and 0.7 while Emily was better by 0.1, 0.9 and 1.1.

“Tenths of a second doesn’t seem like much, but in the sprints, it’s a lot of time,” Coach Snow said.

Here are results from last week’s opener at USM:

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50. 2009 Daniel DayLewis musical 52. Charlotte of “Facts of Life” fame 53. First, second or third in baseball 55. Follow ems 57. *Last name of two female legends 61. *He called for Stella 64. Relating to axis 65. Second person of “be” 67.

“Unbearable Lightness of _____” 69. Pulitzer winner ___ __ Cather 70. Decorate cake 71. Dam 72. Flower holder 73. Once around 74. Undo

Boys’ results

Senior 55 meter hurdles: 3. Mason Kluge-Edwards, 9.96; (wt 9.03).

Junior 55 meters: 5. Ansel Critchfield, 8.02; 6. Omran Nawfal, 8.21; 8. Salaheldin Khallaf, 8.42; 15. Thomas Kugelman, 8.99; (winning time 7.50).

Senior 55 meters: 8. Jeremy McClure, 7.38 (personal record); 9.

Dakota Bush, 7.44; (wt 7.04).

Junior 200 meters: 9. Ansel Critchfield, 28.61; 10. Omran Nawfal, 29.89; 17. Thomas Kugelman, 33.13; (wt 25.99).

Senior 200 meters: 4. Dakota Bush, 25.45 (PR); 8. Jeremy McClure, 26.52 (PR); 18. Dillon Knudsen, 28.18; (wt 24.78).

Senior 400 meters: 2. Dillon Knudsen, 1:02.63; 10. Colin BridgeKoenigsberg, 1:07.64; (wt 1:02.03).

800 meters: 9. Ben Roy, 2:43.76; (wt 2:17.85).

Senior 4 X 200 Relay: 2. Lake Region, 1:49.33; Dakota Bush, 26.0; Colin Bridge-Koenigsberg, 28.2; Dillon Knudsen, 29.0; Jeremy McClure, 26.1 (PR); (wt: 40.26 Cape Elizabeth).

Long Jump: 7. Jeremy McClure, 16-3; 11. Ansel Critchfield, 151; 15. Dillon Knudsen, 13-6; 19. Salaheldin Khallaf, 12-6; (wj 1610.50).

Junior Shot Put: 5. Ben Roy, 27-1.5; (wt 29-10.50).

Senior Shot Put: 8. Colin Bridge-Koenigsberg, 31-0.75 (PR); (wt 39-6).

Team scores: Cape Elizabeth 174, Fryeburg Academy 91, North Yarmouth Academy 83, Wells 73, Traip Academy 70, Poland 52, Lake Region 31, St. Dominic’s 17.

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Girls’ results name Junior 55 meter hurdles: 4. Alyssa Kepler, 11.83; 7. Elizabeth 38. Tubular pasta Schreiber, 12.97; (wt 9.65).

42. One who’s doomed Senior 55 meter hurdles: 4. Maude Meeker, 11.53 (PR); 5. Jacqui 45. Singular of tabulae Black, 11.70; (wt 10.61).

49. It engulfed the world in Junior 55 meters: 13. Bridgette Letarte, 9.66 (wt 8.07).

Senior 55 meters: 11. Leanne Kugelman, 8.96; 14. Emily Hemingway, the 1940s 9.15 (PR); 25. Boontarika Kittiwirayanon, 11.93; (wt 7.64).

51. Render capable Junior 200 meters: 14. Bridgette Letarte, 35.82 (wt 29.50).

54. Escargot Senior 200 meters: 13. Emily Hemingway, 35.54 (PR); (wt 27.61).

56. Express contempt Junior 400 meters: 4. Alyssa Kepler, 1:17.29; 7. Maggie Knudsen, 57. Hems and ____ 1:17.88; (wt 1:09.95).

58. Sign of escape 800 meters: 1. Hannah Perkins, 2:36.43 (state qualifier); 6. Maude 59. Arrange in a stack Meeker, 2:55.38; 10. Kristina Morton, 3:06.82.

60. Healing ointment Two Mile: 1. Jacqui Black, 13:07.09.

61. Road Runner sound 4 X 800 Relay: 3. Lake Region, 12:43.29; Jacqui Black, 2:45.1; 62. Cher or Celine Dion?

Danielle LaPointe, 3:21.4; Julia Carlson, 3:26.2; Maggie Knudsen, 63. Dollar bills 3:10.6; (wt 2:01.87 Traip Academy).

66. AV manufacturer Junior 4 X 200 Relay: 4. Lake Region, 2:19.18; Maggie Knudsen, 68. “____ whiz!”

34.8; Elizabeth Schreiber, 34.2 (PR); Bridgette Letarte, 36.4; Alyssa

7. ____ Maria 8. *Canadian funny man 9. Ore smelting by-product 10. Basketball great ____ “The Pearl” Monroe 11. Capital of Latvia 12. Greek god of war 15. Like a native speaker 20. Accidental holes 22. Mine deposit 24. Soldier’s bathroom 25. *Famous for her low, husky voice 26. *”Farewell” from Catherine Deneuve 27. Blue and white pottery style 29. Wholly engrossed 31. 100m ____ 32. Prefix for “among” 33. African antelope 34. *He said, “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.”

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4 on the Fourth registration begins Online registration for the 36th Annual 4 on the Fourth Road Race will open at midnight (12:01 a.m.) this Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, according to Race Director Jim Cossey.

Free technical running shirts will be given to the first 500 runners who register online prior to June 15, 2012. Cossey reports that in 2011, 500 runners registered by March 28, so early registration is urged for those who want a free

technical running shirt.

The other major change for 2012 will be that registration using a paper form will be available only for Race Day registration; i.e., online registration is the only registration method available prior to Race Day. The shift to online registration is necessary because of the increased number of runners, more accurate registration data and reduced work for the Race

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Committee, Director Cossey said. There were only 117 preRace Day paper registrations in 2011.

The online registration fee continues to be $15 –– unchanged since 2009. The registration fee after July 1 increases to $20, and on Race Day, the registration fee will be $25. The goal, Cossey said, is to do all registrations online.

Due to course capacity, the race will be limited to 2,000 runners, but because the average number of no shows on Race Day

is approximately 100, 2,100 runners will be allowed to register.

This year’s race will again use start mates and disposable timing chips. The official race time for each runner will be the time from crossing the start mat at the start line until the runner crosses the finish line. The only exception will be for the first five male and female finishers whose times will be based on “gun time.”

Online registration and other race details can be found at the race website: www.fouronthefourth.com

Kepler, 33.8.

Senior 4 X 200 Relay: 4. Lake Region, 2:10.16; Emily Hemingway, 35.0 (PR); Kristina Morton, 33.9; Leanne Kugelman, 33.2; Hannah Perkins, 28.1 (PR); (wt 1:5.83 Fryeburg Academy).

Long Jump: 6. Elizabeth Schreiber, 12-0.5; 10. Alyssa Kepler, 10-11.25; 12. Jacqui Black, 10-3.75; 17. Victoria Waugh, 9-7.25; (wj 15-1).

Junior Shot Put: 5. Danielle LaPointe, 20-7; 6. Elizabeth Schreiber, 18-6.5 (PR); (wt 25-2).

Senior Shot Put: 2. Cyrina Cyr, 26-8; 4. Kristina Morton, 23-10.5; 5. Kylie Marshall, 23-8.5; 11. Julia Carlson, 20-4.5 (PR); 14, Kelsey Wilcox, 18-6; 20. Victoria Waugh, 14-0; Maude Meeker, 16-4.25 (PR); Boontarika Kittiwirayanon, 16-2.5.

Team scores: Cape Elizabeth 129, Fryeburg Academy 105, Traip Academy 105, North Yarmouth Academy 77, Lake Region 67, Poland 54, Wells 49, St. Dominic’s 22.

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Delete the existing language under Article III Section I Schedule VII in its entirety and insert the following: “No parking zone on either side of Depot Street from the intersection of Main Street, heading southerly up to the first bridge on Depot Street in the vicinity of the Bridgton Community Center.”

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Regional Sports

January 12, 2012, The Bridgton News, Page 11B

Lakers up to task

Smashing Raiders’ opening

GORHAM — Opening night for the Fryeburg Academy indoor track team proved to be quite impressive.

The Raiders had 11 overall event winners, as the boys’ and girls’ squads placed second behind Cape Elizabeth. Sage Hennessy and Jake Schrader were named meet MVPs. “The dorm students are back so we look forward to more impressive performances this coming week from all the athletes. After this week, we will have a good idea of how we measure up for the remainder of the season,” FA Coach Kevin McDonald said. “It will be very interesting to say the least.”

Boys’ results Junior 200 meters: 13. Joseph Schrader, 30.91; (wt 25.48).

Junior 400 meters: 3.

Joseph Schrader, 1:06.43; (wt 1:01.08).

Junior Shot Put: 4. Kyle Bonner, 28-8; 11. Ben Welch, 22-11.25; (wt 29-10.50).

Senior 55 meters: 6. Austin Ward, 7.30; 20. Kyle Bonner, 7.84; (wt 7.06).

Senior 200 meters: 2. Austin Ward, 25.19; 17. Kyle Bonner, 28.15; 20. Nate McCann, 29.06; 25. Andrew Emery, 29.77; 26. Kyle Barboza, 29.93; (wt 24.33).

Senior 4 X 200 Relay: 4. Fryeburg, 1:51.18; (wt 1:40.45).

Senior High Jump: 3. Jake Schrader, 5-0; (wj 5-6).

Senior Shot Put: 1. Scott Pelkie, 40-6; 8. Zach Frank, 31-0.75.

800 meters: 3. Tyler O’Keefe, 2:31.46 (wt 2:17.85).

One Mile: 2. Jared Schrader, 5:02.86; 6. Tyler O’Keefe, 5:38.78; 11. David Powers, 5:57.18; (wt 4:56.17).

Two Mile: 1. Jared Schrader, 11:29.37; 6. David Powers, 12:40.37; 7. Kyle Barboza, 14:05.14.

4 X 800 Relay: 2. Fryeburg, 10:13.30; (wt 9:54.35 Cape Elizabeth).

Triple Jump: 3. Jake Schrader, 30-0; (wj 34-1).

Girls’ results Junior 200 meters: 10. Danae Dostie, 33.11; 16. Alexis Kirker, 36.02: (wt. 29.50) Junior 55 meters: 9. Danae Dostie, 8.99; (wt 8.07).

Junior 400 meters: 9. Alexis Kirker, 1:23.88 (wt 1:09.95).

Junior Shot Put: 1. Bailey Friedman, 26-3.

Senior 55 meters: 1. Sage Hennessy, 7.59; 3. Nikki Shivers, 8.00.

Senior 200 meters: 1. Sage Hennessy, 27.61; 3. Nikki Shivers, 30.06; 8. Sophie Creegan, 33.03.

400 meters: 1. Corinn Bedell, 1:01.23; 2. Nikki Shivers, 1:08.84.

Senior 55 meter hurdles: 1.

Jamie Gullikson, 10.26.

Senior 4 X 200 Relay: 1.

Fryeburg, 1:54.03.

Senior High Jump: 1. Emily Heggie, 4-10.

Senior Shot Put: 6. Sage Hennessy, 23-7.50; 13. Jen Perry, 18-10; (wt 27-11).

Pole Vault: 1. Jamie Gullikson, 8-6.

Long Jump: 4. Jamie Gullikson, 12-7.25; 7. Danae Dostie, 119.50; 16. Sophie Creegan, 9-9.75; (wj 15-1.75).

Raiders win first

FRYEBURG — Fryeburg Academy snapped an eightgame losing skid with a 6336 varsity boys’ basketball victory Tuesday night over Freeport.

The Raiders (1-8) were led

by Bright Amoako and Mike Costa, who each scored 14 points. Walker Mallory netted 11 points, while Tyler Saunders had 7, Dgordie Obradovic 5, Bobby Ramsay 4, Tang 4, Jon Burk 2 and Todosijevic had 2 points.

Three big wins put girls at #1

DEFENSE SEPARATES LAKERS FROM THE REST — The Laker girls improved to 9-0 following Tuesday’s win over York. Here, LR’s Sydney Hancock gives York’s Addison LaBonte little operating room.

(Rivet Photo)

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Knowing the talent level in Class B West is somewhat down this year, Lake Region varsity girls’ basketball Coach Paul True wanted to push his team and put them to the test.

So, the Lakers went south over the Christmas break. Taking part in a tournament held in Fort Myers, Fla., the Lakers went up against some high powered clubs and also saw some of the premiere high school teams in the country square off.

“Our kids turned in a great effort.

The speed of play was like times 10 what you see here in our state. Each game, it took a few minutes for our kids to adjust,” Coach True said.

“We did a great job adjusting to the speed of play.”

The Florida experience gave the Lakers a new perspective on the remainder of their season.

“We made a commitment as a team that when we came back, that’s the way (speed of play) we were going to practice and play all the time,” True said. “Jan. 2, our first practice back, was our best practice, without question. I think that is starting to show — getting up and down the floor. We want to

do what we do well. That’s what we need to concentrate on, not night in and night out who we are playing.

We need to play the best basketball that we can.”

So far, so good.

Coming out of the holiday break, Lake Region faced three major tests, and they aced their exams.

Using a stifling defense, the Lakers held Greely scoreless for nearly 12 minutes to beat the Rangers 40-27 at Nutting Gym last week. Sophomore Tiana-Jo Carter was dominant in the lane, scoring 11 points, collecting 14 rebounds and blocking four shots.

“I couldn’t be more proud of the way we play defense. I thought for 28 minutes, we were as good defensively as we have been all year,” Coach True said.

Test 2 was a trip to Wells to face an up-and-coming Warriors team. Down 19-18 at the half, the Lakers turned to their inside game as Carter (16 points) and Kelsey Winslow (game high 19 points) led an 18-10 charge for a 52-44 victory.

“Wells is an extremely good team with strong guards and post players. In the first half, we were not in the best frame of mind to

compete. We were coming off an emotional win against Greely, and our focus wasn’t what it should have been. I think our kids were feeling a little too good about themselves. Mentally, we were not engaged,” Coach True said. “In the second half, our kids did a good job refocusing.”

Sydney Hancock hit two 3pointers and sank six foul shots en route to a 14-point night. Other LR scorers were Shannon VanLoan 2 and Jordan Turner 1 point. LR outscored Wells 18-10 and 16-15 in the second half.

Forward Allison Furness paced the Warriors with 17 points, while Jeni Wallingford connected for three 3-pointers for 11 points.

And Tuesday night, the Lakers ended York’s two-year rule, beating the Wildcats (7-2) at home 51-37 behind a 22 point, 17 rebound performance by Carter.

At 9-0, the Lakers sit atop of Class B West.

“We addressed the issue of mental preparation. When I walked into the locker room tonight, there was a totally different atmosphere and mentality. The kids really responded to the challenge, and we played a complete 32 minutes tonight,”

Boys’ recaps Greely 55, Lakers 28: With leading scorer Alex Hartford out with an ankle injury, the Lakers struggled to muster offense as the Rangers rolled to a 30-8 halftime lead. Greely (4-4) took a 47-16 lead into the final eight minutes as the Lakers reached double digits in a quarter with a 12-8 run.

Mike Mageles paced the LR attack with 9 points (all treys), while Erik Christensen had 4, Cody Gibbons 3, Shane Porter 3, Mike Triglione 3, Sam Smith 2, Ben Chaine 2 and Devonn Dearborn had 2 points.

Waynflete 54, Raiders 38:

Bright Amoako was the lone Fryeburg Academy player to hit for double-digits (11) as Waynflete (7-0) downed the Raiders (0-8).

FA trailed 31-20 at the half, and saw the Flyers nail down the victory with a 16-9 fourth quarter.

Jon Burk tossed in 8 points for Fryeburg, while Mike Costa fired in 8, Dgordie Obradovic had 7, Kevin Knowles 2 and Tyler Saunders had 2 points.

Wells 56, Lakers 40: A 213 second quarter surge sealed Lake Region’s fate as Wells (5-3) cruised to a victory in Naples

Saturday night.

Alex Hartford returned to the LR line-up to lead the team with 17 points. Mike Triglione chipped in 8 points, Devonn Dearborn 6, Sam Smith 4, Alex Hall 2, Ben Chaine 2 and Erik Christensen had 1 point.

York 70, Lakers 49: The Wildcats broke open the game with a 20-6 third quarter run to down the Lakers. Alex Hartford led the Lakers with 19 points while Mike Mageles and Mike Triglione each had 10 points.

LR scorers: Ben Chaine 6, Sam Smith 3, Cody Gibbons 1.

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Hardwoods: Raider girls’ rally falls just short In high school basketball: Girls’ recaps Fryeburg 46, Waynflete 44: After losing three straight games, Coach Dan Leland felt his Raiders desperately needed a win. FA snapped the losing streak, and also gained some valuable tourney points with a 46-44 upset of Waynflete (4-3) in Portland last week.

Senior Maggie McConkey put forth her best offensive effort of the season, scoring 17 points while also converting the goahead free throw in the final minutes. McConkey made 4 of 5 foul shots down the stretch as the

Raiders earned their second victory. Kendra Fox chipped in 13 points, while Skye Dole added 9, Brenna Gerchman 5 and Maddy Smith had 2 points.

Waynflete (4-3, sixth in Class C West) led 30-22 at halftime, but the Raiders rallied with a 104 surge in the fourth quarter.

Freeport 43, Fryeburg 41: Skye Dole scored 16 points as the Raiders (2-7) rallied in the fourth quarter with a 17-7 surge but fell short to the Falcons.

Maggie McConkey chipped in 14 points, while Kendra Fox had 9 and Brenna Gerchman had 2 points.

Head Coach: Jaime Fontaine, fifth year Assistant Coach: Brook Sulloway, first year Last year: The boys’ team placed seventh and the girls’ team placed sixth at the State Meet.

Boys’ roster: Senior captain Wesley Sulloway; junior Mike Brooks; sophomores Brendon Harmon, Brandon Silvia and Jeremy Black; freshman Lucien Sulloway.

Girls’ roster: Seniors Jacqueline Black (placed 12th at the State Meet in slalom), Emily Doviak and Nele (exchange student from Germany); juniors Victoria Girardin, Kayla Gray and Kayla Reinhart (first year on team); sophomores Samantha Marucci, Nicole Marucci, Paige Kenison and Brianna Gallinari, (first year on team); freshman Isabel Scribner (first year on the team).

Coach’s outlook: “While I was extremely impressed with the overall results of last year’s team, I continue to work toward improving the team. Last year, we spent a significant amount of time working to improve form and technique during practices.

This work definitely showed in the improved race results. Both form and technique will be a continued focus this year and I am confident that we will continue to see improvements,” Coach Fontaine said.

From what you have seen in preseason, what impresses you about this year’s team? “So far this preseason, I am seeing a team with a positive attitude who are eager to better themselves. These are by far the greatest strengths of this team. The only significant weakness is that this is a young team, especially with regards to the boy’s team.

However, time and practice will remedy this weakness,” Coach Fontaine said.

Goals this season: While finishing each race well is definitely a goal, one of my primary goals is for the kids to have fun this year. The results at the end of the season are important, but if the

team doesn’t have fun and enjoy the experience the results will not be much to cheer about,” the coach said. “Another one of my primary goals is to improve the overall techniques of all of the skiers. Improved technique will improve race results but will also assist in accomplishing my final goal, which is to have an injury free year.”

In order to have a successful year, what must happen? “I need to make certain that all of the kids on the team stay focused on skills, techniques, and safety.

Additionally, each of the kids must be willing to put in the practice time required to be successful and improve. They must also be willing to set goals and push themselves to achieve these goals,” the coach said. “With the current make-up of the team I am confident that they will meet or ON THE SLOPES — Laker alpiners (left to right) Victoria Girardin, Brendon Harmon and (Photo courtesy Loralee Leach) exceed all of the goals and objec- Jacqui Black. tives we have set for the year.” our individual skiing, or just not been working really hard with well they ski. It’s painful for Athletes’ views seeming to work well as a team, a few of them, working on the me to see that, so I try my best Q. What do you see as the we need to keep our heads high fundamentals of their skiing. I’m to see the positive things in my three keys for success for this and work through it.” really excited to see them take skiing and enjoy myself. I think season?

Brendon Harmon: “I think the their skills back to the race course if our team can do that then we Wesley Sulloway: “One three keys for success for this and improve a lot this year.” will have an amazing season this big key to success will be how season would be for every one Brendon Harmon: “I am most year.” focused we are when we are to have fun, to work hard and be excited about the slalom races. I Brendon Harmon: “We will practicing. If we goof off too dedicated, and to work on skills think that is because I just learned have a good season if we all work much at practice and not take it when we have practice.” how to hit the gates last year, and hard and have fun, because if seriously, we will never be able Jacqui Black: “The three keys I love the quick fast turns com- everyone works hard and has fun to keep up with the best racers in to success this year would be pared to the big turns.” then that is what matters. It is not the state. The way I look at it, if everyone working and training Jacqui Black: “I’m most excit- about placing first in every race, you treat every training run like hard in the practices and races, a ed about improving my own per- it is about everyone going out it’s race night, you can get that positive team attitude and maybe sonal race times and improving doing something that they love, much more quality of training a little bit more snow.” our team scores.” and enjoy.” and really progress your skiing Emily Doviak: “I am so excitJacqui Black: “We will most Emily Doviak: “The three skills. things that I see that we need to ed to be able to spend my senior likely have a good season if we “Another key to our success do are: 1.) Work together as a year with this awesome team. I stay injury free and improve on will be staying healthy. While team; 2.) We need to listen to our know that we can really go far our racing skills.” this may be somewhat out of con- coaches and practice what they this year.”

Emily Doviak: “We will have trol at times, we need all of the tell us to do; and 3.) We need to Victoria Girardin: “I am most a good season if we have a posiracers we have, especially for the go into the races with confidence excited about having another tive attitude. This team that we boys’ team. When you only have knowing that we can have a good amazing season with my team.” have this year is full of excellent six racers and four are required to race. We have a great team this Q. Complete the following, skiers and we just have to have a score, you need to stay as healthy year.

“We will have a good season if fun and positive attitude toward as possible to get the best team Victoria Girardin: “Ski fast, we…” everything that we do. If we do results go hard and never give up!”

Wesley Sulloway: “We will this I think that we can go far. Go “As I see it, the biggest key Q. What are you most excit- have a good season if we just Lakers!” to success for us this year will ed about? remember to have fun. Of course Victoria Girardin: “If we all be simply staying positive even Wesley Sulloway: “This sea- it sounds cliche to say that, but try our best to do well every time when we are not skiing well. We son, I’m really excited to see there are a lot of racers who will we go skiing at a race or practice are for sure going to have some how much our girls are going let the competition get to their because skiing is a sport you times where we are struggling. to progress. Our assistant coach head and get extremely frustrated have to really work at and try Whether we are struggling in (who happens to be my dad) has with themselves no matter how hard to get better.”

Preview: LR alpine skiers strive to improve

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Regional sports

Lakers end York’s two-year streak (Continued from Page 11B)

Coach True said. “We talked a little bit that once upon a time, the Lakers were the team that everyone was striving to beat. The last two years, it’s been York. We felt perhaps it was time we took back the reins.”

York’s Nicole Taylor dominated the league during that Wildcat run, but now it appears Carter will be the major force the middle teams will have to contend with over the next three seasons.

Carter started quick, scoring 10 of the Lakers’ first 12 points.

She was dominant in the low post match-up against York’s 6-foot-1 Emily Campbell, who picked up two fouls in the opening quarter.

Up 12-7, the Lakers slowly extended the lead to 11 as Shannon VanLoan sank a baseline jumper, Rachel Wandishin swished a shot from the outside, and Allison Clark drained a 3-pointer to give LR a 26-17 halftime lead.

Giving away a few inches, forward Kelsey Winslow played a strong half against York’s center Campbell, who managed just 7 points.

“My thought process was that (Marquis) MacGlashing is not a perimeter-type player. She’s a banger and bull inside. I thought by having Tiana guarding her, I could keep her close to the basket, while Kelsey could get out on Campbell who has good shooting range,” Coach True said. “In the second half, we went away from that and Ti being a little longer, gave (Emily) Campbell trouble in the second half.”

York found itself in trouble when MacGlashing was forced to the bench because of an ankle inju-

ry. With York having no real backup height off the bench, the Lakers pounded the ball inside to build a 38-22 lead after three quarters.

“One of the aspects of our team that I am really coming to appreciate is that our players understand match-ups. Why we do the things that we do. I felt we did a great job of whoever Campbell was guarding went to the high post, leaving a mismatch inside. We did a great job executing that, and got the ball inside,” Coach True said.

Depth again was a major game changer. LR got quality minutes from freshman Sarah Hancock, who stole the ball and found Jordan Turner for an open lay-up to start the final quarter. She also made a nifty spin move and drained a foul line jumper earlier in the game.

“It’s a game of 32 minutes and part of our arsenal is to wear people down. I thought our bench was prepared and did a great job coming in and playing tonight,” Coach True said.

With the lead reaching double digits, the Lakers never took their foot off the pedal. Carter’s hustle underneath the basket resulted in her coming up with a loose ball, and a quick pass to Winslow resulted in a lay-up. Later, Winslow showed how her offensive game has evolved when she made a strong spin, shot the ball over Campbell’s block attempt and scored off the glass. Clark added an exclamation point, connecting on a 3-pointer with 3 minutes left to put LR up 50-31.

After two away games (Falmouth and Freeport), the Lakers will get nearly a week off. Coach True says the break will do his team wonders.

Skate swap on Jan. 24

NAPLES — The Naples Recreation Department will be holding an ice skate swap in the selectmen’s room on Tuesday, Jan. 24 from 5 to 7 p.m.

If you have an old pair of skates that your kids have outgrown and would like to swap them for a bigger size, come to the Naples Town Hall to exchange them. If you have old pairs that you would just like to donate, you can drop them off at the Naples Town Hall before Jan. 24.

Sizes and styles are limited and are not guaranteed.

For more information, please call Naples Rec Director Harvey Price Jr. at 693-6364.

“We’re 9-0 and seeing us improving every day. We realize there is a long way to go, but I couldn’t be happier with our effort and what I see right now,” Coach True said. “For us, having some time off is a very good thing. We’re dealing with the flu bug. We’ve gone very hard over the first half of the season, and this will allow us to take a day or two off. I think some down time will be really good for us.”

Turnovers: LR 15, Y 14 Free Throws: LR 5-13, Y 15-20 Rebounds: LR 38, Y 28 LR rebounds: Carter 17, Wandishin 5, Winslow 4, Abby Craffey 4, Turner 2, Sy. Hancock 2, Clark 1, Sa. Hancock 1, Savannah DeVoe 1.

Y rebounds: Campbell 9, Andrea Mountford 7, Courtney Cole 4, MacGlashing 3.

LR scorers: Carter 20, Winslow 9, Clark 6, Wandishin 4, Sa. Hancock 3, Turner 2, Sy. Hancock 2, Craffey 1.

Y scorers: Campbell 15, Ruby Cribby 8, Mountford 4, Cole 4, MacGlashing 3, Madeline Leroux 2, Addison LaBonte 1.

Workmanlike night

Greely (6-1) gave the Lakers the type of game Coach True feels will help his club in the long run.

“I thought it was a great effort defensively for our kids. We were very fundamental. We talked about no easy baskets. No back cuts. Keep players in front. I thought the kids did an unbelievable job executing what we talked about in practice,” Coach True said. “Offensively, as I told the kids at halftime, I thought the tempo favored us. I didn’t think we took advantage in transition and get the ball to the rim, which I thought we had many opportunities to do that. I thought eventually that was going to happen for us — and it did.”

The game was a defensive struggle early as Greely matched the Lakers’ intensity and size in the paint. The Lakers led 7-6 after one quarter as guard Sydney Hancock drained a 3-pointer, made some nifty inside passes after beating her defender off the dribble and sank a foul shot, despite losing a contact lens.

Forcing the Rangers into eight

turnovers, the Lakers built a 14-6 halftime lead as the Rangers went scoreless. Senior Allison Clark gave LR an offensive lift by connecting on a 3-pointer with 2:39 left to push the lead to 8 points.

With Carter and Winslow controlling boards and giving Greely few second shot chances, the Lakers seemingly blew the game open, building a 15 point lead after three quarters. LR had a nice mix with Rachel Wandishin knocking down a straight-away 3-pointer, Jordan Turner swishing a baseline shot and Savannah DeVoe scoring off an offensive rebound.

Coach True liked the efforts turned in by his reserves, especially Turner and DeVoe. “I don’t normally like to single players out, but as I told the kids after the game, Jordan and Savannah played unbelievable minutes tonight. I think they are both feeling more comfortable with what we are doing, and they played with great confidence. They attacked against a good team. They are both athletic and can really help us,” Coach True said. “We’re deep.

I think entering the second half of the year we have solid rotations, which we didn’t have early on.

Kids are playing with more confidence. When we shoot the ball well from the perimeter, we are very difficult to defend.”

The Lakers were really clicking as Clark hit back-to-back 3-pointers to start the fourth quarter, giving her club a 37-16 lead.

“Allison’s strength is she is a great shooter. She has the green light every time she steps on the floor. She definitely hit some big shots for us,” Coach True said.

Then, the Lakers hit a pothole.

Over the final four minutes, the Lakers managed just 3 points — all foul shots, one by Winslow and two by Hancock. Greely rallied to cut the lead by eight as forward Jaclyn Storey scored 9 of her teamhigh 15 points. “(Closing out a game). That’s an area we need to get better at.

Right now, we’re like racehorses that don’t like to pull up at all. It was an opportunity for us to work the clock a little bit, and try to utilize our inside game. We just didn’t take care of it at the end,” Coach True said.

Another lesson learned for

H.S. schedule Tonight, Thursday, Jan. 12 Boys’ basketball: Lake Region hosts Falmouth at 7 p.m.

Girls’ basketball: Lake Region travels to Falmouth, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 13 Indoor track: Lake Region travels to the Costello Field House at the University of Southern Maine in Gorham to meet Traip Academy, Cape Elizabeth, Gray-NG, Freeport and Falmouth at 6:30 p.m.; Fryeburg Academy is at USM to compete against Yarmouth, York, Wells, NYA, Hyde and Greely, 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 14 Boys’ basketball: Lake Region travels to Freeport, 5:30 p.m.; Fryeburg Academy hosts Cape Elizabeth, 6:30 p.m.

Girls’ basketball: Lake Region travels to Freeport, 7 p.m.; Fryeburg Academy travels to Cape Elizabeth, 7 p.m.

Ice Hockey: Ice Cats travel to Rochester, N.H. to play Noble, 6 p.m.

Wrestling: Fryeburg Academy travels to Windham to meet the Eagles and Scarborough, 11 a.m.

Cheerleading: Western Maine Conference Championships at Lake Region, doors open to the public at 9 a.m., team registrations 8 to 8:45 a.m., warm-ups 9 to 10 a.m., competition begins at 10:30 a.m. Admission $4 for adults, $2 for students, $1 for senior citizens.

Monday, Jan. 16 Cross-country skiing: All schools at Stark’s Hill, Fryeburg, 10:30 a.m., conditions permitting.

Alpine skiing: Fryeburg, Lake Region at Shawnee Peak to meet Falmouth and Freeport, Giant Slalom, 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 17 Boys’ basketball: Fryeburg Academy travels to Gray-New Gloucester, 6 p.m.

Girls’ basketball: Fryeburg Academy hosts Gray-New Gloucester, 6:30 p.m.

Ice Hockey: Ice Cats travel to the University of Southern Maine, Gorham to play Bonny Eagle, 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 18 Wrestling: Fryeburg Academy hosts Mountain Valley, 6 p.m. the Lakers was how to attack the basket against a team with size.

Sometimes, LR guards found a seam, other times they found themselves surrounded by maroon jerseys and made bad passes.

“Greely is very big and athletic.

For most of our kids, it is about change in direction. We put the ball on the floor and seem to go in a straight line. We don’t cross over or make a dribble move, which we

work on all the time in practice.

Once we get a hang of that, we’ll be in better shape,” Coach True said.

Turnovers: LR 26, G 26 Free Throws: LR 5-9, G 2-5 Rebounds: LR 36, G 23 LR scorers: Carter 11, Clark 9, Hancock 8, Winslow 5, Wandishin 3, DeVoe 2, Turner 2.

LR rebounders: Carter 14, Winslow 7, Turner 44, DeVoe 3, Hancock 3, Clark 2, Abby Craffey

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