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Vol. 145, No. 3

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Bridgton, Maine

January 16, 2014

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Berkowitz to retire

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer In a surprise announcement, Bridgton Town Manager Mitch Berkowitz announced Tuesday he is retiring from public service, and will be leaving the Bridgton job on Oct. 2.

The announcement came after Berkowitz presented his recommended budget for FY 14–15 to the Bridgton Board of Selectmen.

“This will be my last budget,” he began, patting the three-inch thick ring-bound document. “After a great amount of thought and discussion with my wife Sally, I have arrived at that point in my life where I am ready to

transition to ‘the next set of great adventures’.”

Selectmen had no foreknowledge of Berkowitz’s decision, they said after the meeting. The board had just completed Berkowitz’s semiannual review in November and voted Dec. 10 to reappoint him for another year.

Berkowitz has served as Bridgton Town Manager for eight years, having been hired in April of 2006. Prior to that, he worked as Gray Town Manager for five years, and still lives in Gray.

He said he’ll turn 66 this summer. “After 43 years of work I am proud to have been given the opportunity to serve the people of Bridgton…and

wrap up my career with the finest group of employees any community could ask for,” said Berkowitz, who became visibly emotional when referring to his staff. He reiterated his appreciation as the meeting came to an end.

“We have a wonderful staff of people, and any success I’ve had is really shared with them,” Berkowitz said.

Berkowitz said he wanted to provide the board with “ample time and contact” before leaving, “so that we may complete the FY 2015 budget and bring it before the annual town meeting.” He will also remain available to work with the new auditors, RETIRE, Page 12A

Flood photos could aid Casco revised mapping

MAKING IT OFFICIAL — Bridgton Town Manager Mitch Berkowitz shakes hands with Selectmen Chairman Doug Taft as he submitted his letter of resignation at

By Dawn De Busk People can bring old pho- year flood to the 1% flood. Tuesday’s selectmen meeting.

(Geraghty Photo) Staff Writer tos to the Casco Town Office, It could happen once every CASCO — Does anyone where Murphy can scan them 30 years, or once every 25 remember extreme flood- onto a computer document. years,” he said. ing events such as the one These photos will supple“Basically, there is a 1% that put all of Webb’s Mills ment an informative meeting chance of it happening at any Village under water? for the benefit of local prop- time,” he said.

Or, has anyone heard fam- erty-owners. The meeting will Secondly, FEMA is updatily members talk about the be chance for homeowners to ing the flood plains maps that floods that possibly happened see flood plains maps that are part of the government’s in 1936 and 1947? are in the process of being flood insurance program, Or do people have pho- revised, Murphy said.

Murphy said. tographic proof of the flood Two changes are being Given the recent events in 1987 or the more recent made on the federal level, such as Tropical Storm Irene

By Gail Geraghty in their early 20s, all of whom Patriots Day Storm?

Murphy said. and Hurricane Sandy that hit Staff Writer were caught later that day.”

Casco Code Enforcement First, the Federal New York and New Jersey, CASCO — A man and Cumberland County Officer (CEO) Don Murphy Emergency Management FEMA has been re-examinwoman living at 20 New Road Sheriff’s Department Capt. is requesting that area resi- Agency (FEMA) has revised ing the Northeast coast. dents who have photographs the language; and, the 100“The first maps of the were attacked, tied up and Don Goulet said Tuesday the that show the results of “the year flood is now called the ocean coastline have raised robbed of prescription drugs, a victims knew at least one of 100-year flood” share those 1% flood, Murphy said. the flood plain by 10 feet rifle and other property at 4:15 the suspects, identifying him a.m. Tuesday by three people as Dylan McPhee, 20, of the photos with his department.

“FEMA changed the 100MAPPING, Page 12A Casco area. Since release of McPhee’s photo, members of McPhee’s family provided leads, which led to his arrest shortly after 1 p.m. on Interstate 90 in Sturbridge, Mass.

With McPhee was one of the other suspects, Olivia Dylan McPhee Pope, 19. Both were stopped

by Mass. State Police, acting on information provided by Cumberland County Sheriff’s Detectives. They are being held pending an extradition hearing.

The third suspect has been identified as Merwan Machhout, 21, of the Fryeburg area. Machhout was arrested late Tuesday afternoon by Fryeburg Police, and is being held without bail at the Cumberland County Jail.

Fryeburg Sgt. Joshua Potvin said Fryeburg Police are working closely with Sheriff’s Olivia Pope Detectives to find out if the Casco home invasions are in any way connected with the East Fryeburg Burglaries.

“I am pleased that we were able to play a part in the apprehension of Machhout,” Potvin said. “We hope that the arrests made in these home invasions bring peace to the victims and RIVER CLOGGED WITH ICE — Chunks of ice caused flooding on River Road in Fryeburg this week, forcing police a sense of security to those to close the roadway down for several hours.

(Photo courtesy of Rachel Damon) communities involved.”

The names of the victims are not being released. Goulet said the home invaders had earlier, at 3 a.m., tried to force their way into a home on

By Gail Geraghty heroin and its widening dis- matic, leading to an arrest rate won’t be much longer before Brown Avenue, by having Pope knock on the door and Staff Writer tribution network from other in pharmacy robbery cases of an arrest will be made.

Merwan Machhout Increased heroin use New England states can between 80–90 percent.

The FBI has been work- say she needed help. When the among Mainers is at least account for a large part of the “The fact is, if you ing with Bridgton Police on homeowner opened the door, attached to the house, went in part responsible for the reason why fewer addicts take rob a pharmacy in Maine, the case. Of the 13 pharmacy McPhee and Machhout, armed to investigate and called 911, dramatic drop in the num- the extreme step of robbing a you’re going to get caught,” robberies in 2013, two were with handguns, forced their notifying deputies. The suspects knew the call had been ber of pharmacy robberies in pharmacy, he added.

McCausland said. And your attempted robberies, and 10 way into the house.

However, the nephew of made, and fled. No one was Maine in 2013, Public Safety But perhaps also case will be heard, not in a of the 13 were cleared by the Brown Avenue homeown- injured at the residence.

Department Spokesman Steve accounting for the drop is state court, but at the fed- arrests.

McCausland said Monday. the impact of federal law eral level, where fines and jail McCausland said he er, who lives in an apartment SUSPECTS, Page 12A While 2012 saw a record- enforcement involvement. sentences are much higher. doubts whether the perpebreaking 56 pharmacy rob- McCausland said since 2012, Bridgton Police Chief trators of such crimes give beries — among the nation’s the U.S. Attorney’s Office Kevin Schofield said Tuesday much thought beforehand of highest rate — there were and the Federal Bureau police are “making signifi- the possible consequences of Established 1870 only 13 such robberies in of Investigation is regu- cant progress” in the Bridgton their actions.

2013, the last one occurring larly called in to help local case, where a lone man robbed “I don’t think they care.

P.O. Box 244, 118 Main St. Thanksgiving Day at the Rite police and the Maine Drug the Portland Road Rite Aid They need their fix. They Bridgton, ME 04009 Aid in Bridgton.

Enforcement Agency arrest of Oxycodone before escap- have a terrible addiction,” 207-647-2851 “The numbers are sig- and prosecute those who rob ing with another man who McCausland said. “But the Fax: 207-647-5001 nificantly less,” McCausland pharmacies. was waiting in a car outside. bottom line is, you’re going bnews@roadrunner.com said. The decreased cost of The results have been dra- Schofield said he believes it to get caught.”

Suspects caught

Brazen home invasions may be tied to Fryeburg burglaries

’13 pharmacy robbery rate down

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Dog licenses due

‘City kids’ take trip to the Peak

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Don’t blame the town if you get stuck with a $25 late fee for not licensing your dog before Jan. 31.

The town of Bridgton has done due diligence to remind residents to register their dog or dogs before Jan. 31, the annual deadline set by the state, Town Manager Mitch Berkowitz said Tuesday.

The reminder will run as an ad in the News for the next two weeks, and a notice is also posted on the town’s website, he said. The fee is $6 for spayed or neutered dogs and $11 for unaltered dogs. Licenses are issued for one year, ending Dec. 31.

Those who fail to meet the deadline are charged a $25 late fee for each unlicensed dog. It was that late fee that, last year, caused one resident to criticize the town for not doing a better job informing residents.

“Today I registered my dog, and saved myself all that money and time,” Selectman Bob McHatton said. Actually, he amended, it was the day before, but the point still remains.

The town of Bridgton maintains a list of dog licenses that have been issued. The list shows that 443 dogs were licensed in 2013, and that to date a total of 320 licenses have been issued for 2014. Police Chief Kevin Schofield said Animal Control Officer Kathleen Quinlan periodically calls residents who have licensed dogs in the past but have not come back for renewals. Some towns, such as Norway, send out cards to dog owners reminding them of the Jan. 31 deadline.

Challenge pays off

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer They won’t claim all the credit, but Bridgton officials, by threatening to pull out of ecomaine, played an “influencing role” in convincing its Board of Directors to eliminate all of its assessment fees for member communities beginning July 1.

“This means we can reduce the proposed FY 2015 budget by $108,788,” Bridgton Town Manager Mitch Berkowitz said at Tuesday’s Selectmen meeting. Casco and Harrison, the two other member communities in the Lakes Region, will also see elimination of their 2015 assessment fees of $44,183 and $45,600, respectively.

Ecomaine’s board voted Jan. 9 to end the assessments, which were used to generate a guaranteed stream of revenue to finance debt. Ecomaine eliminated it long-term debt last year. The elimination of assessments cuts solid waste disposal fees for the 21 member communities by more than half.

Bridgton and other of the smaller member communities have complained for years over having to pay assessment fees on top of tipping fees, especially when nonmember communities that signed on after the waste-energy organization was formed do not have to pay an assessment fee.

Bridgton Selectmen voted around six months ago to charge the Recycling Committee with looking into alternatives for waste disposal in town. In December, Committee members Nancy Donovan and Heather Rorer, along with Berkowitz, met with ecomaine’s general manager and board chairman to outline the town’s concerns.

“They asked us, ‘what’s it going to take to keep Bridgton’ as a member,” Berkowitz told the board Tuesday. He said the Bridgton contingent informed the ecomaine officials, “That’s up to the voters,” as they planned to ask residents if Bridgton should withdraw from ecomaine at Town Meeting this June.

In a Jan. 9 letter to Berkowitz, ecomaine urged Bridgton to continue its membership, saying the decision to eliminate assessment fees “serves as a good example of how our communities play a significant role in our decision making process.”

Ecomaine pointed out that assessments have been reduced by 48 percent over the past five years. Bridgton paid $205,264 in assessments in 2011, $195,760 in 2012, $152,579 in 2013 and will pay $131,453 in 2014.

Tipping fees for owner communities were also decreased this year by 20 percent. The tipping fee cost for members went from $88 a ton to $70.50 a ton. The tipping fee is now the only cost paid by communities that send their municipal solid waste to ecomaine.

Selectmen took no action Tuesday as to whether they want to continue pursuing withdrawal from ecomaine.

Busy Lions’ night

The Bridgton Lions Club’s Jan. 13 meeting was an informative evening.

After dinner, the Bridgton Lions Student of the Month, Casey Heath (see Page 5B for profile), was honored, and her family was introduced by Lion Pat McHatton. Casey, a senior at Lake Region High School, is ranked fourth academically in her class, is a member and treasurer of the National Honors Society, secretary of the Student Council and a member of several varsity athletic teams. Casey is planning a career as a pharmacist and will be attending Husson College.

David Frum, president and CEO of Bridgton Hospital with 25 years experience in LIONS, Page A

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On Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014 at 5 a.m., a group of 150 kids and chaperones from Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester, Mass., stood together in the dark at the parking lot at BC High School.

It was below zero, but the kids and staff were feeling enthusiastic! Some kids were bubbling with excitement, some kids were still wiping sleep from their eyes and most of the chaperones were holding large cups of steaming hot coffee in their hands. They were waiting for the buses to pull in so they could load up and head to Shawnee Peak in Maine for a day of skiing.

This was the Fourth Annual Shawnee Peak Ski Trip — a day of fun and learning hosted by the generous owner of Shawnee Peak, Chet Homer. As the three buses rolled up, small cheers burst from the many little groups formed in the parking lot. With clipboards in hand, the chaperones began calling out names and the kids began piling into the buses, finding seats near friends and settling in for the three-hour drive. The ride from Boston to Maine was smooth and the kids watched movies, shared stories or slept as the sun rose in the distance. As the road turned from highway to a rural setting, the kids began to perk up…they pointed out the mountains in the distance, the farms they were zooming past, and you would hear an occasional “there’s a horse!”

As the excitement built, so did the anticipation…for many kids this would be the first time they stood on skis, rode on a chairlift and, for some kids, this was the first time they had ever left the state of Massachusetts! Others have been on the trip in past years and they were eager to experience the beauty of the mountain again and see some familiar and friendly faces.

As they pulled into the ski area, they were greeted by a

warm and welcoming staff, who quickly guided the kids into the lodge and rental area.

After the groups were situated and everyone’s equipment put on properly, the real fun began.

Kids were laughing with delight as they set off into groups. You could see determination in the faces of the youth as they listened to the instructor’s words and tried very hard to maneuver the skis or snowboards strapped to their feet. Some of the most committed skiers were disabled members, who were assisted with adaptive skiing by the best instructors out there!

Some kids were too confident and some were too hesitant…it was a mix of guts and determination, but every child skied or snowboarded that day. Lunchtime came and kids came in group by group to eat the delicious hot food, warm up and then head back out until dusk fell upon them and it was time to go.

As chaperones loaded up the buses (only two minor injuries!), kids were tired, sore and happy! There is nothing like feeling the cool wind on your face as you glide down a mountain. The kids enjoyed every minute of the trip. Being out of the city and in such a beautiful place was a gift alone and the kids were most grateful to Mr. Homer and the staff from Shawnee Peak for creating a lifelong memory!

“Chet has taken this idea to heart and he and his staff have donated both their time and their resources to help us carry out our vision of creatSKI TRIP, Page A

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Chalmers Insurance changes leadership

(Continued from Page A) the healthcare sector, spoke next.

Frum focused on the history of American Healthcare, a worldwide view of healthcare and the Affordable Care Act. Did you know that the first American hospital was in Pennsylvania, founded

by Ben Franklin in 1751?

Frum summarized American healthcare from the late 1700s to 1946 when the Centers for Disease Control was established, 1953 when the Department of Health, Education and Welfare was established and 1965 when the Medicare and Medicaid programs were introduced.

The first medical insurance was introduced in the 1920s

by Baylor Hospital in Dallas for Dallas teachers at $0.50/ month. In 1965, 9.3% of the U.S. population was 65 years or older with 5.1 workers per Medicare beneficiary.

In 2013, 13.7% of the U.S. population is 65 years or older with 2.8 workers per Medicare beneficiary, which is a real challenge to keeping Medicare in the black.

Many people believe that the United States has the best medical care, but according to the World Health Organization, the United States ranks 37th.

Bridgton Hospital truly is a gem in our community. It ranks in the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the country (#14 out of 1,358), is Maine’s lowest cost hospital for four consecutive years and has a Hospital Acquired Infection rate 50% lower than the national average.

Satisfaction scores are in the top quartile of all hospitals.

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is actually based on the proposed Comprehensive Healthcare Act introduced in 1993 under President Clinton.

Frum said more people are signing up for healthcare insurance, and he believes that healthcare costs will come down as ACA matures.

The Lions Club will be sponsoring the Thursday, Jan. 23rd Community Kettle Dinner at the Bridgton Community Center. The menu will be pot roast and vegetables served on a bed of buttered noodles and homemade gingerbread for dessert.

Please come and join your fellow Bridgton neighbors for an evening out. Dinner starts at 5 p.m.

The Bridgton Lions are looking for new members who enjoy serving their community while belonging to a first-rate organization. If you are interested, please contact Brian Thomas at 647-5765.

New prostate cancer support group to hold meeting Jan. 21

Steven Cote New Chalmers president Dottie Chalmers-Cutter, Vice President of Operations Jim Chalmers, Vice President of Sales & Financial Services Scott Lovejoy, Managing Partner Jason Beever, Managing Partner Chalmers serves businesses and individuals from nine offices in Maine and New Hampshire. More information about all of Chalmers Insurance Group’s commercial insurance, personal insurance and employee benefits is available online at www.

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Have you wondered if you should be getting a PSA test? Do you know what the PSA numbers mean for you? Have you been diagnosed and wonder how to proceed and what your options are? Are you a candidate for Active Surveillance? Have you undergone treatment but have questions? Are you dealing with a recurrence?

Perhaps the Maine Coalition to Fight Prostate Cancer can help provide some answers.

In cooperation with the Bridgton Hospital, the Maine Coalition to Fight Prostate Cancer (www.mcfpc.org) is pleased to announce that they will launch their first support and information meeting in the Greater Lake Region area on Tuesday evening, Jan. 21, at the Bridgton Community Center on Depot Street in Bridgton. The meeting will be open to all on the prostate journey, their families, friends and loved ones. The group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Coffee and desserts will be served. Future meetings will be held on

A new “We Are In This Together” support group will begin Sunday, Feb. 2, at 3 p.m. at the Bridgton Community Center on Depot Street. The group will meet the first and third Sundays of every month.

The group’s intent is to bring people together who are searching for more positive and sustainable relation-

Advisors’ new adventure

PORTLAND — Casco Bay Wealth Advisors announced the opening of three offices in Maine.

Casco Bay Wealth Advisors was founded by six financial advisors that were previously with Northeast Financial Services. Their firm’s name reflects their comprehensive focus on helping to manage all aspects of their clients financial life, including retirement planning, risk management, estate planning, taxation and business planning.

“We are a new company comprised of experienced professionals focused on providing high-quality services to our clients,” said Leslie Couper, one of six principals of Casco Bay Wealth Advisors.

Kevin Carbin Jr., Christian Bishop, Stephen Goldsmith of Lovell, Mary Holmes and

Norm Poulin, who were also previously with Northeast Financial Services, are the other principals of CBWA. Combined, the principals have 125 years of financial industry experience. The change took effect on Dec. 1, 2013.

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Service trained and certified AARP Tax-Aid specialists will begin service at the Bridgton Community Center at 15 Depot Street on Friday, Feb. 7, and will continue service there every Friday through April 11. Appointments may be made at 647-3116.

Persons using this private and confidential free tax service are required to bring the following to their appointment: a valid photo ID for taxpayer and spouse, social security cards for themselves and any dependents and a copy of their 2012 tax return.

Also bring any taxrelated forms or statements you have received from employers, Social Security Administration, pension providers, interest and dividends received from banks and/or investment firms and any other income documents you believe to be relevant. Finally, bring any receipts or summary of deductions to which TAX, Page A

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ronment based on respectful listening and sharing.

• To trade and share information about food distribution, job possibilities, training programs and other needed public and private services. Members also plan to exchange goods and services for the benefit of all. An example of one form of this is to participate in community gardens. The hope is to eventually have secure jobs with sustainable incomes as well as an ongoing healthy support system of relationships.

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(Continued from Page A) ing warm and happy memories for our members, as well as a sense of giving back in a meaningful way,” trip organizers said. “The Shawnee Peak Ski trip has become a highlight of our yearly offerings to the youth of Dorchester — Boston’s most populated neighborhood. Chet’s ongoing support of the Club and our members is invaluable. He is a credit to the community of Bridgton and his work on behalf of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester is a prime example of the positive influence a devoted philanthropist can have on young people.”

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ships as well as more secure and sustainable employment.

Its members believe that by working together at the grassroots level, everyone can have greater access to nutritious food, education, health care and affordable transportation and housing. They believe that when a culture deceives, shames, stereotypes and denigrates others, the community cannot sustain itself or its most foundational aspirations and ideals.

The group’s mission is three-fold.

• To regain hope and emotional and spiritual balance by providing a trusting envi-

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Tax filing help

Make your appointment today if you need assistance with the preparation of your federal and state income tax forms. Internal Revenue

the third Tuesday of every month. There is of course no charge.

Terry Kungel, the president of the Maine Coalition, and Harrison resident and Board Member Al Fitzmorris will be there to hopefully begin to answer your questions and provide fact-based information.

For more information, please call Al Fitzmorris at 583-6453 or Sue Rivet at the Bridgton Hospital at 647-6000.

The Maine Coalition to Fight Prostate Cancer is an all-volunteer statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to education, awareness and support. Approximately one in six men in Maine are destined to be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime and early diagnosis is important.

“The Maine Coalition to Fight Prostate Cancer is dedicated to ending the devastating impact of prostate cancer on men, their loved ones and the State of Maine,” Fitzmorris said.

Visit the group’s website at www. mcfpc.org

‘We are in this together’

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foster strong relationships,” said Bruce Chalmers. “He embodies the values that have guided Chalmers since my grandfather purchased this agency in the 1920s — namely, a focus on providing knowledgeable, professional services at a fair price and being actively involved in the communities we serve.”

“It is a tremendous honor to have been tapped by Bill and Bruce Chalmers to serve as our organization’s next president,” said Cote.

“Our new leadership team is excited about the challenges ahead. We are committed to taking the strategic steps necessary to assure that the Chalmers Insurance Group remains independently owned and family operated for the next generation and beyond.”

The new Chalmers leadership team, headed by Cote, includes: Bruce Chalmers, Chairman William Chalmers, Treasurer Steven Cote, President Ponee Roberts, Chief Financial Officer Sherry DeBeradinis, Vice President of Human Resources

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Chalmers Insurance Group, one of the region’s largest independent insurance agencies, has named Steven Cote as its president.

Cote joined Chalmers in 2000 and formerly served as president of Chalmers’ New Hampshire operations.

Bruce Chalmers, who had served as president of the agency that has been owned by his family for nearly 100 years, will retain an “of counsel” role in the agency and will also serve as chairman of the board of directors.

His brother, William “Bill” Chalmers, will also be “of counsel” and serve as treasurer of the board.

“Steve has demonstrated excellence in both his technical abilities and his ability to

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Stopping the Abuse

by Lake Region Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

Talking about online safety tips Talking to our children about online safety can be difficult for parents. By educating yourself and your children, you can help make the Internet a safe and valuable tool for your family. The most important thing you can do is to pay close attention to your children and encourage them to confide in you. They should know that you will be calm and protective if they tell you about something that has frightened or disturbed them.

Protecting your children online: • Teach your kids not to give out personal information such as their last name, your last name, their home address, or phone number, school name, especially in a chat room/blogging, over a bulletin board, or to an online pen pal without your permission.

• Make sure your kids know not to agree to a face-to-face meeting with someone they meet online.

• Instruct your kids never to respond to e-mail or chat messages that make them feel uncomfortable or from someone they don’t know. Stress that they should show such messages to you.

• Surf the Internet with your kids. If it is not possible for you to actually surf with your kids, at least talk to them about the websites they are visiting.

• Place the computer in a public room in your home so that even when you are not surfing with your kids, you can monitor their use. Do not allow computers in bedrooms or the use of webcams.

• Establish ground rules for your kids’ Internet usage, including the hours they may surf and the kinds of websites they may visit. Post the rules near the computer.

• Learn how to use parental controls and archiving features. You should be able to check your child’s e-mail account and review the sites your child has visited on the Internet.

Remember — You Are Still the Parent!

It’s not an invasion of their privacy if strangers can see it. There is a difference between reading their paper diary that is tucked away in their sock drawer and reading their online postings or blogs. One is between them and the paper it’s written on; the other between them and 700 million people online!

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services Educator has presented a Tech Safety Program to seventh grade students in SAD 61, 17 and 72. Talk to your children about what they have learned!

Great parent resource “NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) that provides ageappropriate resources to help teach children how to be safer on- and offline.

The program is designed for children ages 5-17, parents and guardians, educators, and law enforcement. With resources such as videos, games, activity cards, and presentations, NetSmartz entertains while it educates.” Go to www.netsmartz.org This column was produced by Lake Region Coalition.

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Ice jam floods River Street

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer FRYEBURG — River Street (Route 113) in Fryeburg reopened to traffic Monday after an ice jam at the bridge caused the Saco River to rise rapidly on Sunday.

Fryeburg Police received several phone calls around 3 p.m. Sunday from motorists reporting that River Street

near the Weston Bridge was under water and the river was rising rapidly, said Fryeburg Police Sgt. Joshua Potvin.

Officers responded along with Maine Department of Transportation and closed the state highway from the New Hampshire state line to Route 302 (Main Street).

“Prior to the road being closed, it was reported that motorists were try-

ing to travel through the flooded area,” Potvin said.

“One witness told us that the water was half way up the vehicles door before the operator decided to back out.”

Potvin said drivers were still attempting to cross the flooded area even after the road was posted with closure signs, barricades, and cones, prompting police to

issue a press release urging motorists to obey the road closure signs.

DOT officials reopened the road at 2:30 p.m.

Monday, after temperatures had climbed enough for the ice jam to dislodge, and the water on the road had receeded “We are urging motorists and be extra cautious of flooded roadways,” said Potvin.

These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing): Monday, January 6 1:47 a.m. Traffic complaint on Lovell Road.

9:10 a.m. Motor vehicle crash on Main Street.

6:52 p.m. Suspicious activity on Lovewell Pond Road.

9:46 p.m. Complaint on Pebble Circle.

Tuesday, January 7 12:01 to 2:03 a.m. Thirtyeight building checks.

8:51 a.m. Theft on Howe Street investigated.

11:43 a.m. Jacquelynne R. Pierce, 25, of Fryeburg was arrested on a warrant for failing to appear in court on a

criminal summons.

2:55 p.m. Assist another agency on Ice House Road.

3:59 p.m. Suspicious person on Bridgton Road, near the Public Work’s sand shed.

11:04 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Main Street.

Wednesday, January 8 2:50 p.m. Late accident report filed regarding crash on Main Street near 302 Smoke House.

Thursday, January 9 9:56 a.m. Restraining order served at a Bridgton Road location.

1:16 p.m. Motor vehicle accident on Portland Street, near Registry of Deeds office.

4:18 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Portland Street.

6:48 p.m. Fraud complaint on Ice House Road.

8 p.m. Harassment complaint on Woodland Street.

8:30 p.m. Danikah M. Wesleydyer, 26, of Fryeburg was arrested on a warrant for failing to pay a fine or fee.

9:30 p.m. Suspicious activity on Lovell Road.

Friday, January 10 10:57 a.m. Motor vehicle accident on Harbor Road.

5:28 p.m. Welfare check on Main Street.

9:22 p.m. Theft on Bridgton Road.

11:08 p.m. Suspicious activity on Farnsworth Road.

Saturday, January 11 8:57 a.m. Motor vehicle

crash on Little Chatham Road.

10:08 a.m. Motor vehicle accident on Old River Road.

11:16 a.m. Motor vehicle accident on Bridgton Road.

Sunday, January 12 6:49 a.m. Assist a citizen on Fish Street.

4:33 p.m. Pablo Garcia, 63, of Fryeburg was charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence and endangering the welfare of a child following a stop on Charles Street.

5:05 p.m. Assist fire department at Frye Hall at Fryeburg Academy.

9:56 p.m. Domestic disturbance on Jeannette Road.

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GI bill funding

4 on Fourth sign up opens

CASCO — Crooked River Adult and Community Education is pleased and excited to announce our program is now eligible to accept GI Bill funds for some programs.

The Adult Ed program received approval on Monday from the Department of Veterans Affairs. If you are a veteran, veteran’s spouse, or veteran’s dependent and are interested in any of the following courses please contact the Adult and Community Ed program: CDL A CDL B Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certified Residential Medication Aid (CRMA) College Transitions Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (EMT) High School Diploma Phlebotomy Technician Trades and Safety Training There are various start dates for these courses. If you or someone you know is interested, or need more information, please call Crooked River Learning Center at 627-4291, or go to www.crookedriver.maineadulted.org

CNA course

CASCO — Crooked River Adult and Community Education is recruiting learners for a day-time CNA course.

This 10-week course will prepare learners for the work of a certified nursing assistant and to prepare them for the State of Maine test which, upon passing, will place them on the CNA registry.

Classes will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will run from Feb. 10 through April 18. A reading assessment, physician’s statement and proof of immunizations are required.

If you or someone you know is interested in, or more information, please call Crooked River Learning Center at 627-4291, or go to www.crookedriver.maineadulted.org

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(Continued from Page A) media to address issues directly impacting the quality of their lives. By so doing, they hope to become more participatory and influential in the governance of their communities — and make a positive difference in their own lives and those with whom they are connected.

Tax filing help

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Preparation of your income tax returns is a free service and is sponsored jointly by the IRS and the AARP Foundation.

This service is also available at the Fryeburg Library, 515 Main Street, Fryeburg, on Mondays from Feb. 4 through April 8. Please call 935-2731 for an appointment.

YOU COULD BE THEM — Registration is open for the annual Youth and Family Ice Fishing Derby in Harrison. There are a variety of prizes up for grabs, including a lifetime fishing license.

Derby registration opens HARRISON — Harrison Parks and Recreation is once again hosting their annual Youth and Family Ice Fishing Derby on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Long Lake boat launch in Harrison.

This event is sponsored

by Western Maine Fish & Game Club in partnership with Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s “Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs” program.

Tickets can be purchased at the Harrison Town Office between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday until Friday, Feb. 21 and then on the day of the derby at the boat launch at the head of Long Lake beginning at 7 a.m. The fee for the derby is $2 for ages 15 and under and $5 for ages 16 and up.

This unique derby is sanctioned by IF&W, meaning adults who are not actively fishing can assist their children without a Maine fishing license, but are required to reg-

ister with the derby and are required to fish in the sanctioned area. For this derby, only fish caught in Long Lake are eligible for prizes.

Harrison’s Western Maine Fish & Game Club is donating a license to a child who catches the smallest legal fish based on weight with the discriminator being length. Harrison Parks and Rec will donate a license to a youth age 6-15 who catches the largest fish with discriminator being largest of most different species caught.

The first 100 children registered ages 0-15 will receive a tip-up and each category winner will receive a prize and a chance to win a Youth Lifetime Fishing license. All participants will have the option to have an ice fishing demonstration and instructions in the sanctioned derby area.

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Announcement of derby and raffle winners will take place at 4 p.m. at the Harrison Town Office. You don’t have to be present to win your raffle or derby prize A number of raffles will be available for $1 per ticket.

Items such as cords of wood, propane, fishing equipment, gift certificates and much more!!

Visit us at www.harrisonmaine.org and click on Recreation and follow link to Derby and find the derby rules.

Questions, call Rec Director Paula Holt at 583-2241 or email at pholt@harrisonmaine. org or call Joe Jack at 730-1288 or e-mail joejack19@roadrunner.com

Registration for the annual 4 on the Fourth Road Race opened at midnight yesterday, Jan. 15, and several runners were “waiting in line” to sign up, reports Race Director Jim Cossey.

Cossey said the e-mail lists from the last three years were used to give runners advance notice that registration would be opening, and the first runner had registered for this year’s race within a minute of opening the form for registration.

As in previous years, the first 500 runners who register will receive a free tech t-shirt with a unique design for this year’s race. Last year, 500 runners signed up

by Feb. 25.

“With the race occurring on a Friday, we expect to have a full field of 2,100 runners for this year’s race, so early registration is encouraged,” Cossey said.

Registration fees are the same as in 2013 — $18 per runner through May 31, then $20 per runner through June 30 and $25 per runner thereafter until 2100 bibs are sold.

Registration and other race information can be found on the race website at www.fouronthefourth. com

Choir invitational

FRYEBURG — Music is a wonderful way to warm up the winter, but it also serves to keep us inspired to move ahead when times are tough.

Martin Luther King Jr. came from a rich tradition of church music designed to keep people hopeful under some of the most degrading times in history. The 2nd Annual Choir Invitational will take place on Sunday, Jan. 19, at 2 p.m. This year’s host is the First Congregational Church of Fryeburg. What is a Choir Invitational, you ask? The concert’s visionary, Greg Huang-Dale, once described it as “a community-wide concert of choirs singing for each other and for the public.” Choirs from area churches will be participating.

A suggested donation of $5 will benefit the Brownfield Food Pantry. Refreshments will be shared after the concert. Shake off the snow and ice and come out and support the choirs, the food pantry, and the freedom for which Dr. King so unselfishly fought.

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The problem of hunger in America The Oxford County Extension Service Harvest for Hunger program will hold a showing of the movie A Place at the Table on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 1 p.m. at the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library. The informative film reveals that in this supposedly prosperous country, over 50 million Americans (or one in four children) have no idea where or when they will get their next meal.

The film tells the story of three Americans who strive to maintain their dignity while struggling with dealing with their hunger. The object of the film is to inform Americans that there is a hunger problem in our country that needs to be addressed. One way to help is by donating to local food pantries in your area. There is no admission charge, but if

you’re inclined to do so, you can donate a nonperishable canned good that evening for your local food panty. No one in our country should go hungry, but due to circumstances it happens. We see how hunger prevails in other countries on television, but never think it could happen here. This film will prove it can, and it’s a must see.

A reminder to all, that the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library will be open on Monday, Jan. 20, Martin Luther King Day. There will be yoga classes, but because the schools will be closed there will be no children’s programs.

The Community Giving Tree Group would like to thank all those who donated gifts to the children in Lovell.

It seems that all the towns in

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by Ethel Gilmore-Hurst Lovell Correspondent 925-3226 ehurst3@yahoo.com the SAD #72 School District were very generous this year, providing 118 families and 250 children with a very Merry Christmas.

The group would also like to thank Rosie’s, The Wicked Good Store and the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library for their help and having a tree in their establishment. I would like to thank and bless all those who donate and those who handle all the toys and

get them to the children. It’s a busy time of the year but these volunteers do a wonderful job bringing joy to these families and children.

The New Suncook PTA has planned the events that will take place for the remainder of the school year. As always, it is an ambitious schedule, which means volunteers are needed.

You don’t have to be a parent.

Many retirees take this opportunity to help with events for

Legion Auxiliaries to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day On Jan. 20, local American Legion Auxiliary members throughout the Lake Region will join hundreds of thousands of Americans in making the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday “a day on, not a day off,” by serving in his honor.

Dr. King used his influence as a civil rights leader to leave a great legacy of community service, and the members of the Auxiliary are proud to be a part of this special day, according to Cathy Gurney, spokesperson for the American

Legion Auxiliary Department trate their efforts toward those of Maine. who gave unselfishly to this In past years, volunteers country — our veterans. These built homes, delivered meals, veterans-centered service projrefurbished schools and com- ects included job fairs, home munity cenimproveters, beautiments and A day on, fied parks bringing and neigh- not a day off. friends along borhoods, to volunteer and engaged at VA hospiin a number of other civic tals. Junior Auxiliary members activities to improve lives and (those age 18 and younger) strengthen communities across serve by stuffing backpacks the country. with toys, school supplies and Auxiliary members concen- a letter for children of deployed

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Senior College correction If life is seldom perfect, an apt example may be found in a glaring error on the winter session reservation form recently published by Senior College at Bridgton.

The course information for the Thursday, Feb. 6 session, while correct in the course information brochure, was incorrect on the reservation form.

The Feb. 6 session

is “Planning: A Step for the Future.” Presented

by Bridgton’s director of Planning, Economic & Community Development, Anne M. Krieg, AICP, this session will cover many aspects of town planning and will answer questions related to some of the issues and programs that may concern every town in the region.

People interested in

attending this session should simply substitute the correct name on the blue reservation form.

During the winter session, classes are free to members and cost only $5 for nonmembers. Interested parties may register at the door for the Feb. 6 session and all other session in the series. Fees will be collected by check or correct cash amount only.

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the children. It takes up the slack for the mother or father who has a very busy schedule with sports or their jobs. So if you’re already feeling cabin fever with all this ice, give a thought to being a volunteer; there is a lot of fun to be had helping kids. To contact the PTA, call Julie Frum at 6474510 or julfru@yahoo.com During January and February, the PTA will be holding an art contest titled Reflections. The contest is open to two age divisions: grades K-2 and grades 3-5.

“Believe, Dream, Inspire” is the theme, and should be reflected in each entry in one of the six categories. The categories are photography, visual arts, literature, film production, dance choreography and music composition.

Those winners in each cat-

egory will have their work submitted to the state-level competition. Deadline for all submissions is Wednesday, Feb. 12. For more information or to volunteer to help, contact Julie Frum at julfru@ yahoo.com or 647-4510 or Barb Anderson at Barbara Anderson2@msad72.org Starting Thursday, Jan. 23, the Lovell United Church of Christ will begin to hold weekly AA meetings at the church (O//BB/D/L/90). When you get to the church, enter by the Thrift Shop Door, turn left and at the end of the hall turn right and go straight ahead to the double doors of the meeting room. The meetings will be held on Thursday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, contact Alison at 925-1207. The meeting room is handicap accessible.

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Lunch Menu

SAD #61 Elementary School

Monday, Jan. 20 — Friday, Jan. 24 MONDAY: No school, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. TUESDAY: Hot dog on whole grain roll, baked beans, veggie sticks, pineapple bites.

WEDNESDAY: Chicken fajita wrap, corn, orange smiles, low-fat chocolate chip cookie.

THURSDAY: Personal pan pizza, mini pretzels, fresh salad bar, pineapple bites.

FRIDAY: Mac & cheese, trees of broccoli, ham bites, orange smiles, low-fat chocolate chip cookie.

SAD #61 Middle School

Monday, Jan. 20 — Friday, Jan. 24 MONDAY: No school, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. TUESDAY: Sweet & sour chicken, fortune cookie, deli sandwich, diced pears.

WEDNESDAY: Beef taco soft or crunchy, taco bar w/ romaine, salsa & sour cream, Garbanzo beans, deli sandwich, apples.

THURSDAY: Roast turkey dinner, mashed potato & gravy, cranberry sauce, deli sandwich.

FRIDAY: Laker pizza, deli sandwich, mini pretzels, fresh salad bar, orange wedges.

Country living

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Brownfield Winter Carnival set for Jan. 25

BROWNFIELD — Brownfield Rec is holding its annual Winter Carnival on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Brownfield Community Center. There’ll be free skating, sledding and sleigh rides, and a hot lunch will be for sale for a very cool price. Skates will be available to rent as

well if needed.

The Rec Department has set up the ice rink, and now needs help shoveling it off, flooding it, setting up the skates and manning the snack shack. Volunteers are asked to spend just one day or evening a week helping out. If interested, call Rec Director Tara Warren at 890-4240.

In other Rec Department news, signups are now ongoing for the Ski Program. Visit their website to download and print a registration form, or stop by the Rec office at 82 Main Street.

The next Rec meeting will be held on Friday, Feb. 7, at 3 p.m. at the Community Center.

Annual Cupcake Battle set for February 15 AZTEC TWO-STEP will play Simon & Garfunkel and a tribute to The Everly Brothers at Stone Mountain Arts Center in Brownfield on Friday, Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale.

Aztec Two-Step coming to Stone Mountain the ’70s and beyond. Since then, Rex Fowler and Neal Shulman have spent a lifetime making music together as the folk-rock duo that takes its name from a poem by beat poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti.

Richard Cuccaro, publisher of the esteemed NYC music magazine Acoustic Live states, “Aztec Two-Step is possibly the best acoustic duo in the world today” while Variety stated, ”…the right sound at the right time …beautiful acoustic guitar playing and questioning lyrics …songs performed with forceful vocals and near perfect instrumental harmonies.”

In 2005, they released a career-defining Days Of Horses CD to rave reviews.

Art in the Park space available exhibitors will be reserved until Friday, Jan. 31, at which time the entry fee will increase. Spaces fill quickly, so send in your application soon. Applications are available at Gallery 302 at 112 Main Street, or by visiting the website www.gallery302. com and downloading an application. If you have any questions, call 583-6677 or call the gallery at 647-2787.

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Doors will open to guests from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Votes will be collected and counted at 4 p.m. and the winner will be announced following the tally.

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Gallery 302 is accepting applications for a space in Bridgton Art Guild’s outdoor juried fine arts show in Shorey Park in Bridgton on Saturday, July 19. (Rain date July 20). Art in the Park celebrates Gallery 302’s 11th year, and is held in a beautiful park setting beside Highland Lake. Spaces accommodate a 10’x10’ tent.

Spaces for last year’s

Five of the album’s eleven songs, including their baby boomer anthemic “Better These Days, were penned

by Neal Shulman. And, the title track Days of Horses, written by Rex Fowler, was used as the opening and closing music in the 2012 documentary Selling Cars in America. Of this CD release, the Boston Globe said, “Fans of the duo’s harmony-driven tunes and easygoing acoustic guitar riffs will recognize their James Taylor-meetsSimon & Garfunkel sound.

What’s new is the mood. This album sits back on its haunches as Rex Fowler and Neal Shulman look back wistfully at American pop culture and their own ride through it.”

In 2012, to commemorate their 40th Anniversary year, Rex and Neal released their 10th studio CD, Cause & Effect (Red Engine Records).

It is a collection of 16 socially significant songs, produced by Paul Guzzone, who also produced their Days of Horses CD, and features their longtime bassist Fred Holman. The album is a combination of re-worked previously recorded songs and newly-mined material.

• Each baker must supply 20 dozen miniature cupcakes of the same flavor. Tables will be covered, but each baker is responsible for the creation of their own display, for paper plates to serve on, and for promotional items.

• The winner will be determined by a vote of those in attendance. Each $10 ticket will also be a ballot. Guests will sample a cupcake from each participant then drop their ticket in a ballot box for the cupcake baker they believe to be best in each category. In the event of a tie, the prize money will be split.

• There is no entry fee to participate. However, to ensure success for all, each baker will be asked to sell 5 advance tickets to the event.

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NORTH CONWAY — Valley Promotions will host their third Annual Cupcake Battle Saturday, Feb. 15 at the North Conway Community Center in North Conway Village.

A maximum of 20 bakers from throughout the area will be accepted as participants in this event, which will offer a $150 top prize for the home baker category and $350 for the winning professional baker. The best child baker will receive tickets to StoryLand.

The rules are as follows: • All bakers must sign a contract assuring their attendance and understanding of the format.

• Bakers may be individuals or teams but participation is limited to the first 20 bakers to register.

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Library: New turf for gang of turkeys “I can only speculate; but, with how cold it is been, a lot of the streams and springs have frozen over, which makes the turkeys more desperate to walk into town.”

— Doug Hitchcox, naturalist with Maine Audubon Society

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — They all wanted some reading material while they were roosting in those pine trees.

They all heard that the library was the place to go to find a good book.

Maybe they heard about the library’s amnesty policy, and that returning any overdue items during the month of January equals a forgiven fine.

Whatever the reason, the turkeys headed that way.

Recently, a flock of turkeys has been showing up regularly outside the Casco Public Library.

The library staff has enjoyed the turkey sightings, according to Library Director Caroline Paradise.

“They march right up the path and right up the front walk,” she said.

“It’s pretty comical. The pathway is clear with a snowmound on either side. All of a sudden, we see one turkey march up; then, a little while later, another one, and then another one,” “Then we say, ‘Okay, now the parade is over,’” she said.

The turkeys have been

A turkey roosts — on the crabapple tree outside the Casco Public Library.

(Photo courtesy of Caroline Paradise) making regular visits outside the library for about a month to six weeks, she said.

The turkeys even got some limelight this month, appearing on the library’s newsletter, which is accessible from the website, www.casco.lib. me.us/ While the books and activities going on inside the library might be stellar, there are some very plausible rea-

sons as to why the turkeys — a group of them is called a gang or a rafter — have been frequenting the library.

According to Doug Hitchcox, a naturalist with the Maine Audubon Society in Falmouth, the real draws to the library could be ornamental trees that still have fruit, the salt from ice treatment on the roads, and the open area where pebbles are avail-

able for the turkey’s digestive system.

“They are probably using that as a travel corridor. The snow is not as deep; and that might be what directed them into town,” Hitchcox said.

The wild fowl need dirt for grit in their stomachs.

Plus “birds eat salt for nutrients,” he said.

“It’s tricky” to predict where turkeys will end up

when the snow gets deep, he said.

“Sometimes, you see less of them when the snow is deep. At our headquarters in Falmouth, we see them from mid-March through November. It is open landscape and we get deep snow, and those turkeys disappear.

They spend the winter deeper in the woods, looking for large stands of conifers. (The evergreen branches) help to spread out snow; and, the snow won’t be as deep under the conifers,” he said.

The Casco Public Library is located near a woodland area, where the fowl are already spending their winter.

“I am guessing that a lot of libraries have ornamental plantings, and those might provide whatever type of fruit later in season than native stuff does,” he said.

“It’s a food source that would bring out turkeys this time of year,” he said.

With the lower temperatures, the wetland springs and running streams of water the turkeys usually rely on for water may be inaccessible under layers of ice, he said.

“Often, for water, the turkeys use a stream, any section that would stay open during the winter.

“They use those streams for water, and to supplement their diet. They find aquatic grasses and any invertebrate that is able to live in there as well,” he said.

“I can only speculate; but,

with how cold it is been, a lot of the streams and springs have frozen over, which makes the turkeys more desperate to walk into town,” he said.

So, the gang of turkeys heads to the village of Casco, where fruit and salt and water sources are plentiful by the library.

“Generally most turkey flocks — they have a dominant male and several females and young turkeys. Some territoriality behavior must decrease during the winter. It is not worth it for them to be so territorial,” he said.

“I would think that turkeys generally hold the same ‘rafters,’” Hitchcox said.

Evergreen stands near the library might be the winter abode for the turkeys.

“The other great thing about conifers (is that) the tree offers blockage from the wind, and they roost in those trees,” he said.

“It looks kind of silly when you find a bunch of turkeys roosting in a tree,” he said.

In fact, the library staff caught a turkey in the act of looking out-of-sorts in a crabapple tree.

According to Librarian Diana Reezes, the birds had not made an appearance on Tuesday morning.

“I haven’t seen them today,” she said, adding, “I usually catch them out of the corner of my eye.”

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Beverly L. Sloat

Stanley A. Grant Jr.

Dorothy O. Dobson

SCARBOROUGH — Beverly L. (Graffam) Sloat, 86, of Cumberland, died on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House.

She was the wife of the late Arthur H. Sloat, who died on April 17, 1981.

She was born on May 20, 1927, the daughter of the late Phillip and May (White) Graffam and was raised by her father and her stepmother, Laurie (Holmes) Graffam. She graduated from Windham High School in 1946 and was married to Arthur two weeks after graduation.

After raising her children, Bev went to work for the former Pineland Hospital in Pownal, before retiring in 1987.

Bev always kept herself busy as she was a member and officer for The Rebbekah’s in Westbrook, holding the office of Past Noble Grand.

She was also a member of several American Legion Auxiliary’s and was very active with the Lunn-Hunnewell AMVETS Post #6 Woman’s Auxiliary in New Gloucester. She also volunteered her time at the VA Hospital in Togus, the Scarborough Veteran’s Home and Sweetser’s Home in Saco.

She enjoyed traveling and had been to most of the 50 states. She was very fond of Hawaii and Florida and also traveled to Germany and Ireland. She also loved to dance, especially the polka.

She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn L. Sloat of Cumberland; her son, Barry of Raymond; two grandchildren and two great-grandsons.

She was also the sister of the late Philip Graffam.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, at 2 p.m., at the West Cumberland United Methodist Church, 5 Upper Methodist Rd., Cumberland, with Pastor Geoffrey Gross officiating. Burial in the West Cumberland United Methodist Cemetery will take place in the spring. Arrangements are under the care of Advantage Funeral Services, 981 Forest Ave., Portland. Please visit www.advantageportland.com to sign Bev’s guestbook and to leave condolences for the family.

Donations in Beverly’s memory may be made to: Homeless Animal Rescue Team (HART), 302 Range Rd., Cumberland, ME 04021 or Cumberland Food Pantry, 290 Tuttle Rd., Cumberland, ME 04021.

WINDHAM — Stanley Arthur Grant Jr., 89, died at home on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014.

Stan was born in Greenfield, Mass., on July 5, 1924, to Stanley and Ethel (Messer) Grant Sr. He graduated from Greenfield High School in 1943 and went immediately into the United States Navy. He proudly served his country on the repair ship, the ˆ and shipped out to Okinawa, Japan in 1943, at the height of the invasion in World War II. Before he left, his ship pulled into Portland Harbor where he met a local girl, Pearl Verrill. They corresponded during his service and when he was discharged in 1946 as an electrician’s mate 2nd class, they married in Portland at the Advent Christian Church on Park Avenue on March 22, 1947. Stan and Pearl adopted two children, Bernice and Bruce. They are also legal guardians to their other daughter, Rosalie.

Stan was very involved in his church, the Highland Cliff Advent Christian Church of Windham, where he served as a Sunday school teacher, deacon and trustee. He also held the same positions in the Portland Advent Christian Church and was a charter member of Christ Chapel Advent Christian Church in Raymond. When Stan lived in Cape Elizabeth, he attended the Church of the Nazarene there for a time. He was also a trustee and on the board of the Advent Christian Camp Meeting Association Inc. of Mechanic Falls. Of all the positions he held, his greatest joy was teaching Sunday school to junior high boys.

Stan worked at S.D. Warren, Baker Refrigeration, Keddy Manufacturing Company, Cushman Baking, Raytheon and Inn by the Sea. Most of his career was spent as an electrician for Southworth Machine Company.

Stan was a member of the State American Legion, the Knights of Pythias of Windham and the AFL-CIO Union.

Stan loved to work in his vegetable garden, swim, canoe, fish, snowshoe, golf, play his guitar and sing, cutting fire wood, working around the house and food, but most of all he loved to be with his family.

After a wonderful Christmas Eve with his family, Stan passed away quietly at home in the care of his loving wife and Hospice of Southern Maine.

Stan Grant was predeceased by his parents; and his sister, Eleanor (Grant) Hescock.

Stan Grant leaves behind his wife of 66 years, Pearl (Verrill) Grant; a brother, Donald Grant of Greenfield, Mass.; two children and a ward, Bernice (Grant) Allen of Gorham, Bruce Grant of Bridgton and Rosalie Grant of Auburn; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild; many nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at the Highland Cliff Advent Christian Church, 96 Highland Cliff Road, Windham, on Thursday, Jan. 16, at 1 p.m. Funeral arrangements are with Dolby Funeral Home, Windham. Condolences for the family may be expressed at www. dolbyfuneralchapels.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mission Fund at the Highland Cliff Advent Christian Church.

FALMOUTH — Dorothy Olive Shorey O’Brion Dobson, 78, wife of the late Richard E. Dobson, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014.

Dorothy was born in Saponac on Jan. 17, 1935, to Coleman and Gertrude Bean Shorey. When Gertrude died less than two years later, Dorothy was adopted by her maternal aunt and husband, William and Bertha Bean O’Brion, and moved to southern Maine. The bulk of her childhood was spent attending Windham and Portland schools, but she ultimately was a Falmouth resident for more than 50 years.

At the time of Dottie’s marriage to Richard “Dick” Dobson, on June 20, 1953, she was working at the famous Rine’s Department Store on Congress Street, and she later worked as a dental assistant.

Dorothy’s true joy, however, was the mothering of her three children and their friends. Later, she and her husband co-founded Ocean Breeze Hair and Skin Care Salon in South Portland, a place she truly loved working.

She was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star, at Corner Stone Masonic Lodge in Portland, and particularly loved serving as Esther and The Chaplain. She and Dick were also active participants in the Jaycees of Maine. They loved boating, and spent many days cruising around the islands of Casco Bay, in Boothbay Harbor region, and between Maine and Florida.

In her early retirement years, Dot volunteered at OceanView in Falmouth, driving the van for the residents, and it was there that she made her home after Dick’s death.

Dorothy was an artist; she loved drawing and oil painting, and flourished at any creative project. She enjoyed sewing, counted cross-stitch, chocolate, playing Scrabble, making puzzles, chocolate, reading and kitty cats (and a couple of special dogs who were drawn to her loving heart!).

Most of all, she cherished her three children, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She ended her life with great pride that she finally had the strength to quit smoking, about 10 months ago.

Dorothy is survived by three children, Kathleen J. Dobson of Raymond, Gary R. Dobson of Falmouth and Jeffrey W. Dobson of New Gloucester; her six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; her brothers, Philip O’Brion of Jay and Walter Shorey of Zephyrhills, Fla. and Burlington; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours were held on Sunday, Jan. 12, at the Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford Street, Portland, followed by a celebration of life reception at Dot’s favorite restaurant, Bruno’s Restaurant, 33 Allen Avenue, in Portland. For further information and to sign Dot’s guestbook, please go to www.jonesrichhutchins. com In lieu of flowers, Dorothy would be most touched and ever grateful for donations made in her memory to: The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, P.O. Box 336, Westbrook, ME 04098-0336.

Marlene R. Dunton CASCO — Marlene Ruth Dunton, 77, of North Fort Myers, Fla. and Casco, died on Dec. 31, 2013, at the Carol Trace Healthcare in Cape Coral, Fla. She was born in Portland on Oct. 27, 1936, the daughter of the late Leslie and Vera (Holt) Mills. Mum grew up in South Portland and graduated from South Portland High School.

Mum and Dad were married on a fairly warm Saturday, Jan. 17, 1959, and moved to Windham shortly after.

Mum brought up four kids through the Windham school systems. She was a former president of Windham’s PTA, worked for a dentist (Dr. Boutileir), then finished her working career by doing bookkeeping for Pinelyne Furniture for about 15 years.

Mum was a consummate organizer, constantly filing her calendar with daily, weekly, monthly, and even yearly events to keep Dad and herself organized.

Mum and Dad bought a camp on Parlin Pond, 13 miles this side of Jackman in 1972. She cooked, cleaned, swam, canoed, snowmobiled, cross-country skied, did laundry by hand and thoroughly enjoyed the lake for 29 years. Upon retirement in 1994, Mum and Dad drove across country to Alaska for three months coming back to retire in their newly-built house on Windham Hill. They’ve spent their winter months in North Fort Myers, Fla., at Lake Fairways Community. In the summer months, they lived at Point Sebago for about 15 years now.

Some of Mum’s recent hobbies have included golfing, reading and of course her favorite, stained glass. Mum had a knee replacement in November 2012. The procedure appeared to be successful until an infection set in about a year later. She battled the infection and extreme pain as best she could. The infection became too much and my Mom passed in her sleep early New Year’s Eve morning.

She’ll be greatly missed by friends and family alike.

Marlene’s survivors include husband, Kenneth Dunton Jr. of North Fort Myers, Fla. and Casco; daughters, Linda Gene Saunders of New Haven, Conn. and Julia Marie Dunton of Orlando, Fla.; sons, Mark Dunton of Gray and Dean Dunton of Casco; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Burial services will be in the Arlington Cemetery, Windham in the spring of this year. For online condolences, please visit www. dolbyfuneralchapels.com. Local arrangements by the Dolby Funeral Chapel, Windham.

Donations may be made in Marlene’s name to: Camp Sunshine, 35 Acadia Rd., Casco, ME 04015.

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HARRISON/ALFRED — Arlene E. Wood died peacefully on Friday, Jan. 10, 2014, with her family by her side.

She was born in Sanford on May 15, 1918, the daughter of William and Gladys Forrest. She graduated from Sanford High School and Baypath Business College. Arlene worked as a secretary for many different businesses, was an assistant to the Dean at Nasson College and in her later years was a caregiver for the elderly.

She was a devoted Red Sox and Patriots fan. She took great pleasure in being a grandmother and great-grandmother. She also had fond memories of having the Nasson College yearbook dedicated to her, entertaining Lillian Carter (President Carter’s mother) in her home and serving as the superintendent of the Alfred Sunday School for many years.

She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Lawrence P. Wood; and two sisters, Lorraine De Domenico and Geraldine Hobbs.

She is survived by three sons, William Wood of Harrison, Perry Wood of Sanford and Frank Wood of Saco; one daughter, Linda Hunt of Hollis; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two favorite nieces.

There will be a memorial service for the family at a later date.

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HARRISON — Debra Heath, 60, of Harrison, died on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, at Bridgton Hospital.

Debra was born on Feb. 20, 1954, in Lynn, Mass., the daughter of Frank and Joan Ring. She married Thomas Pettegrove of Harrison on July 13, 2013.

She was a 1972 graduate of Massabesic High School in Waterboro.

She worked at the Bridgton Knitting Mill for many years.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas of Harrison; a daughter, Dawn Fogg of Bethel; a granddaughter and two great-grandchildren; her mother, Joan Ring of Barefoot Bay, Fla.; two brothers, Frank Ring of Lincoln and James Ring of West Newfield; three sisters, Carol Cote of Sanford, Donna Woodsum of Waterboro and Jody Goulet of N.H.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her father, Frank Ring.

A memorial service will be held at the Waterboro Grange, 31 West Road, Waterboro on Sunday, Jan. 26, at 11 a.m. Friends and family are welcome to attend.

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John W. MacGregor GRAY — John Wesley MacGregor, age 72, of Summit Road, formerly of Sebago, passed away on Monday, Jan. 13, 201, at his home surrounded by family.

He was born in Boston, Mass., on Nov. 25, 1941, a son of the late John and Bernadette (Merrill) MacGregor.

After graduating from Sanford High School in 1958, John went on to proudly serve his country in the US Navy from 1959–1962.

Afterward, John began his career as a professional truck driver.

Over the years he worked for companies such as G.W. Jewett, Coles Express, Yarmouth Lumber, and most recently for Irving Oil, from which he retired from in 2010.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was an avid motorcycling enthusiast. John was a member of the NRA and the American Legion.

He is survived by his beloved companion, Rebecca Meader; daughters, Theresa MacGregor of Colo. and Crystal Levesque of Tex.; brother, James “Skip” MacGregor of Parsonsfield; and sister, Kathleen Gerry of Limerick.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, Jan. 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, followed by a service with military honors at noon at the Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, located on the corners of Rts. 202 and 4A (13 Portland Road) in Buxton (Bar Mills). Pastor Laura Holt Haslam will officiate. www.DCPate.com In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Buxton Center Baptist Church, Building Fund, 938 Long Plains Rd., Buxton, ME 04093, or to VNA Home Health and Hospice, 144 State St., Portland, Maine 04101.

Sandra L. Littlefield NAPLES — Sandra Lee Littlefield passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014.

Sandra was surrounded by family and friends when the Angels came calling. She resided at Lakehouse Road in Naples, and enjoyed her garden, flowers, and family gatherings. Sandra had a heart that would carry the world. She loved devoting her time to helping the local Food Pantry with her very dear friend Joann Moore. Sandra’s smile and love will be forever embedded in our hearts and souls. She will be missed deeply by all she touched and knew. May she rest in peace with the angels while in the hands of the Lord above.

She was predeceased by her first husband, Richard Littlefield; her parents, George Barnes and Dorothy Holden; her sisters Elaine and Gloria; and her brother, Charlie Barnes.

Survivors include her loving companion, Tom Rayner; two sons, Darryl Littlefield and his wife Laura, and Dean Littlefield; her brother, Vincent Barnes; along with many nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held from 12 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, at the American Legion in Naples. Arrangements are by Hall Funeral Home, Casco.

Margaret H. Robbins Margaret Helen (Broomhall) Robbins, 92, died on Jan. 10, 2014. She was born on Dec. 29, 1921, in Rumford, a daughter of Arthur and Ethyl (Philbrook) Broomhall.

Margaret grew up in Rumford and attended Stephen’s High School. In her younger years she was an employee of the Los Angeles Unified School District, and loved to golf, paint, and travel with her husband. Mostly, Margaret was about love… love of her children and grandchildren, and her brothers and sisters. She never forgot a birthday and loved to celebrate family triumphs. She was very proud of her family.

Margaret is survived by her daughter, JoAnne R. Harbourt and her husband, Carl, of Denmark; her daughter, Corinne H. Holt and her husband, Robert, of Haymarket Va.; and her son, Frederick W. Robbins Jr. and his wife, Judy, of Hiram; and seven grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Ethylene Wight, of Green Valley, Ariz., Irene Gordon, of Marlboro, Mass., and Ruth Scammon, of Metheun, Mass.; her brothers, Charles Broomhall, of Green Valley, Ariz., Wendall (Chummy) Broomhall, of Rumford, Erlon Broomhall, of Shaftsbury, Vt., Raymond Broomhall, and Phillip Broomhall, of Rumford; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Margaret was predeceased by her loving husband of 58 years, Frederick W. Robbins, and her brothers, Victor, William, and Robert Broomhall.

A celebration of Margaret’s life will be held during the 2014 summer. Invitations to family and friends will follow.

If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation.

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Calendar BRIDGTON Fri., Jan. 17 — Joy of Singing group, 3-5 p.m., Community Center.

Sat, Jan. 18 — Turkey Dinner by Daughter of the Nile, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Oriental Lodge, Rt. 117.

Sun., Jan. 19 — Public Brunch by Knights of Columbus, 11 a.m., St. Joseph Parish Hall, 225 So. High St. Sun., Jan. 19 — Open Mic, 6-9 p.m., Community Center.

Mon.-Tue., Jan. 20-21 — Senior College, 9:30 a.m., Community Center.

Mon., Jan. 20 — Lake Region Community Chorus, 6 p.m., Community Center.

Tue., Jan. 21 — Prostate Cancer Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Community Center.

Thur., Jan. 23 — Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m., McDonald’s restaurant, 5 Lumberyard Dr. Fri., Jan. 24 — Girl Scouts, 3:45 p.m., Community Center.

Sat., Jan. 25 — Chickadee Quilters, 9 a.m., Community Center.

Sat.-Sun., Jan. 25-26 — Down East Musher’s Bowl Races, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (recreational skijor 2:45 p.m. Sat. only), Five Fields Farm, 720 So. Bridgton Rd. FMI: 6471217.

Sat., Jan. 25 — Fundraising Supper for Ham Complex, 4-7 p.m., Community Center.

BROWNFIELD Sat., Jan. 18 — Dance with Linwood Cash and The Ridge Riders, 8 p.m. to midnight, Brownfield Lions Den, corner Rtes. 5 & 113. FMI: 935-2911.

Thur., Jan. 23 — Mollyockett Chapter, Trout Unlimited, talk on flies with Rick Little, 7 p.m., First Congregational Church, Market Square, So. Paris. FMI: 743-9808.

Sat., Jan. 25 — Brownfield Winter Carnival, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Community Center.

DENMARK Fri., Jan. 17 — Easy hike to Mount Willard, Crawford Notch, N.H. by Denmark Mountain Hikers, meet at Denmark Congregational Church 8 a.m. FMI: 756-2247.

Fri., Jan. 24 — Moderate hike & overnight at the Radeke Cabin, Kancamagus Hywy, N.H., meet 8 a.m. at Denmark Congregational Church. FMI: 756-2247.

FRYEBURG Sun., Jan. 19 — Martin Luther King Jr. Choral Music Invitational, 2 p.m., Fryeburg Congregational Church.

LOVELL Wed., Jan. 23 — Film, A Place at the Table, by Oxford County Extension Service Harvest for Hunger, 1 p.m., li-

brary.

Thur., Jan. 24 — Weekly AA meetings begin, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Lovell Church of Christ.

FMI: 925-1207.

NAPLES Mon., Jan. 20 — Trivia Night fundraiser with Silent Auction, 6-10 p.m., Merced’s, Rte. 302.

RAYMOND Sat., Jan. 18 — Dinner with piano bar/sing-along, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Raymond Village Church, 27 Main St. FMI: 939-7947.

WATERFORD Thur., Jan. 16 — Community Potluck, 6 p.m., Wilkins Community House, Waterford Flat.

Sat., Jan. 18 — Pork Roast Supper by Waterford World’s Fair Assn., 5 p.m., Waterford Congregational Church. FMI: 595-2430.

AREA EVENTS Thur., Jan. 16 — SWOAM program on new Shoreland Zoning standards, 7 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, So. Paris. FMI: 415-1628.

Fri., Jan. 17 — “Plants Impacting New England’s History,” with June O’Donal, 7 p.m., Effingham Historical Society, 1014 Province Lake Rd., Effingham, N.H. Sat., Jan. 18 — Snowshoe Trek in Witt Swamp Preserve, 9 to 10 a.m., meet at trailhead off Pleasant St., Norway.

Register: 743-1562, ext. 6896.

Sat., Jan. 18 — Cross Country Skiing, 10 a.m. to noon, Sebago Lake Land Reserve, Standish. FMI: 7745961, ext. 3320.

Sat., Sun., Jan. 18-19 — Overnight EduTrip in Mount Washington Observatory, call 603-356-2137 to register.

Sun., Jan. 19 — Western Maine Art Group annual meeting, 1 p.m., Harper Room, Ripley Bldg., Main St., Norway.

Mon., Jan. 20 — Oxford County Democrats caucus training & meeting, 2 p.m., Crescent Park School, Bethel.

FMI: 875-2116.

Mon., Jan. 20 — Free Reiki practice session for Reiki practitioners, 5-7 p.m., Dempsey Center, 29 Lowell St., Lewiston. Register: 7958250, 1-877-336-7287.

Wed., Jan. 22 — General Hospice Volunteer Training, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston. FMI: 795-9580, 1800-482-7412, ext. 1280.

Wed., Jan. 22 — Program on Affordable Care Act

by Mary Jane Jarett, noon to 5 p.m., Conway Library, Conway, N.H. Appointments: 603-447-8900.

Thur., Jan. 23 — Sixweek “Better Choices, Better Health” program begins, Memorial Hospital, No.

Conway, N.H. FMI: 603-3565461, ext. 2291.

Fri., Jan. 24 — Little Lake Stewards event, “The Wonders of Water,” 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Sebago Lake Ecology Center, 1 White Rock Rd., Standish.

FMI: 774-5961, ext. 3319.

Sat., Jan. 25 — Soup and Chowder Fest, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, Rayville Rd., Otisfield. FMI: 539-8922.

ONGOING WEEKLY DAILY Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., Clyde Bailey Drop In Center, 224 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302), Casco.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon to 1 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Sweden Rd., Bridgton. O/D MONDAYS Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 a.m., Town Hall, No. High St., Bridgton.

Storytime forPreschoolers with Miss Liz, ages under five, 10-11 a.m., Lovell Library.

Knittervention, weekly knitting circle, 10 a.m., North Bridgton Library. All crafters welcome.

Baby/Toddler Playtime, 10:30 a.m., Raymond Library.

Storytime, 10:30 a.m., North Bridgton Library.

The Food Basket and Kyrie’s Kitchen, every other Monday, 1 to 3 p.m., Naples Town Hall gym. FMI: 6153226.

Knotty Knitters, noon to 2 p.m., Soldiers Library, Hiram.

Drop-ins welcome. FMI: 6254650.

Cribbage, 2 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Mousepaint Storytime, 2:30 to 4 p.m., Lovell Library.

Indoor Walking Program, 4 to 5:30 p.m., New Suncook School, Lovell.

Coed Adult Basketball, 6 to 7:45 p.m., Harrison Elementary School gym, Rte. 35, Harrison. FMI: 583-2241.

Waterford Bridge Group, every 4th Monday, 6:30 p.m., library.

Casco Food Pantry, 6 to 7 p.m. third Monday of month, Casco Alliance Church. FMI: 344-5370.

Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m. Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. ODLH Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Clyde Bailey Drop In Center, 224 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302), Casco.

TUESDAYS Jeanette’s Free Clothing Closet, 9 to 11:30 a.m., First Congregational Church, Bridgton.

Sebago Food Pantry and Clothes Closet, Nazarene Church, Rte. 114, 4th Tuesdays 9-11 a.m. & 5-7 p.m.; clothes closet Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

FMI: 274-1569.

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a.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Tai Chi Maine New Beginners’ Classes, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Town Hall, No. High St., Bridgton.

Naples Food Pantry, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., United Methodist Church, Village Green. FMI: 595-2754.

Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Naples Library.

Mother Goose Time, 10:30 a.m., Bridgton Library.

Bridgton Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Methodist Church, 98 Main St. FMI: 647-4476.

Sebago Senior Luncheon, noon, Sebago Church of the Nazarene.

Prayer & Meditation Time, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., First Congregational Church, Bridgton.

Bridge, 1 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Games Seniors Play, cards, board games, cribbage, puzzles, 1-3 p.m. every Tuesday (except Senior Social Day), Harrison Fire Station Community Room. FMI: 5832241.

Womanspace, 3:45 to 5:15 p.m., group room, Tri-County Mental Health, 32 No. High St. Bridgton. FMI: 523-0700.

Teen Sports Night, 6-7:45 p.m., Harrison Elementary School gym, Rte. 35, Harrison.

FMI: 583-2241.

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

Wood Carving Group, 7 p.m., Ice Rink behind Town Hall, No. High St., Bridgton.

AA Step Mtgs., 7 p.m., Clyde Bailey Drop In Center, 224 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302), Casco.

Al-Anon, 7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Church, 225 High St., Bridgton.

WEDNESDAYS Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 a.m., Town Hall, No. High St., Bridgton.

Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Raymond Library.

Sweden House Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, Sweden Church basement, 137 Bridgton Rd. FMI: 647-4429, 647-5399.

Gathering Place Support

Group, noon, Bridgton Community Center.

Senior Lunch, noon, Bridgton Community Center.

Knitting Group, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library, Lovell.

Discovery Kids, 3 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Makers Club, 3 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Reading with Holly Dog, 3:30 p.m., Bridgton Library.

Indoor Walking Program, 4 to 5:30 p.m., New Suncook School, Lovell.

Bible Study, 6 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Catherine’s Cupboard Food Pantry, 6 p.m.

Wednesdays, Standish Town Hall, Rte. 35.

Wood Carving Group, 79 p.m., Ice Rink building, behind Bridgton Town Hall.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 to 8 p.m., Clyde Bailey Drop In Center, 224 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302), Casco.

THURSDAYS Bridgton Rotary Club, 7:15 a.m., Bridgton Alliance Church, Rte. 117.

Adult Children of Alcoholics, 10 a.m., Waterford Library.

Storytime, 10 a.m., Harrison Library, Harrison Village.

Senior Wii Bowling, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Casco Community Center.

Storytime with Music, 10:30 a.m., Naples Library.

Gathering Place Support Group, noon, Bridgton Community Center.

Pinochle, 1 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Brownfield Food Pantry, 1 to 5 p.m. third Thursdays, 701 Pequawket Trl. FMI: 9352333.

Tai Chi Maine Set Practice, 2:30 to 4 p.m., Town Hall, No. High St., Bridgton.

Indoor Walking Program, 4 to 5:30 p.m., New Suncook School, Lovell.

Raymond Food Pantry, 46 p.m., 2nd & 4th Thursdays, Lake Region Baptist Church, 1273 Main St. FMI: 2325830.

Community Kettle, 5 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Pajama Storytime, 6 p.m., Naples Library.

Teen Sports Night, 6-7:45 p.m., Harrison Elementary School gym, Rte. 35, Harrison.

FMI: 583-2241.

Al-Anon, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., Open Meeting, newcomers welcome, Naples Methodist Church, Village Green.

Chickadee Quilters, 6:30 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

AA Meeting, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Lovell Church of Christ, Rte. 5.

Narcotics Anonymous Women’s Meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Sweden Rd. (Rte. 93) off Rte. 302, Bridgton.

AA Ladies Step-Meeting, 7 a.m. & 7 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 224 Roosevelt Trail, (Rte. 302) So. Casco.

FRIDAYS Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 a.m., Town Hall, No. High St., Bridgton.

Parents & Children Activity Group, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Casco Community Center.

Brownfield Playgroup, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Brownfield Community Center.

Tai Chi Maine beginner practice, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Bridgton Town Hall.

AWANA Youth Program, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Cornerstone Gospel Church, corner Rtes.

302 & 114, Naples. FMI: 6936102, 803-2199.

Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m. Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. ODLH SATURDAYS Tabletop Role Playing Games, 9:30 a.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Makers Club, 10 a.m., Bridgton Community Center.

AA Beginner’s & Group Mtgs., 7 to 8 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 224 Roosevelt Trail, (Rte. 302) So. Casco.

SUNDAYS Table Tennis, 1-4 p.m., Bridgton Town Hall, No. High St., all welcome. Equipment provided free, 7 tables.

Adult Basketball, 6 p.m., Town Hall, No. High St., Bridgton.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., Harrison Congregational Church, corner Route 117 and Dawes Hill Rd.

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Area births

Brianna L. Kimball and Matthew A. Shaffer of Bridgton, have a son, Hunter Scott Shaffer, born on Monday, Jan. 6, 2014 at Bridgton Hospital. Hunter joins Serenity Brown, age 23 months. Maternal grandparents: Tracey and Richard Kimball of Casco.

Paternal grandparent: Heather Hoover of Gray. Greatgrandparent: Merdil Hoover.

Amanda Dixey and John M. Porter of Otisfield, have a son, Sylas John Porter, born on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014 at Bridgton Hospital. Sylas joins Wyatt Millar, age 5, and Addisyn Millar, 4. Maternal grandparents: Dan and Sue Dixey of Harrison. Paternal grandparents: Blair and Mike Porter of Marblehead, Mass. Great-grandparents: Mary and Jimmy McGee of New York; Anne Porter of Marblehead, Mass.; and Anne White of Boca Grande, Fla. Dominique M. Gowen of Naples, has a daughter, Delila Ann Gowen, born on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014 at Bridgton Hospital. Maternal grandparent: Jessica Child of Lewiston. Great-grandparents: Penny and Ross Gowen of Naples.

Area Events

January 16, 2014, The Bridgton News, Page 11A

Gang of turkeys at library (Continued from Page A) have come out on days that it is snowing. Maybe, because it is raining, they are roosting somewhere,” she said.

When the turkey sightings first started, Reezes researched the symbolism for turkeys.

One of the library interns who was in Casco during her Christmas break from college took some photos on her cell phone. She placed a book in the foreground so it appeared the turkey was reading.

Paradise also snapped a photo of the turkey in the crabapple tree, and used it for the library’s electronic newsletter.

“Wild turkeys are cheerily leading us into the New Year as they seemed to have made the Casco Library a part of their daily walk,” according to the newsletter.

“Traditionally, turkeys symbolize abundance, generosity, and the importance of community. So, not only have we been delighted to watch them strut their stuff, but we love all the good luck and good will they are bringing the library for 2014,” the newsletter said.

According to Paradise, “Every year, we build on what we have done the years before as to what our patrons want. That is changing all the

time with new technology.”

She said she was excited about the programs being planned and offered by Children’s Librarian Michelle Brennen. Additionally, the librarians have a creative

summertime fundraiser up their sleeves.

“We like to be the focus for the community,” Paradise said.

Apparently, the turkeys are taking notice.

Turkey dinner at Oriental Lodge A Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings will be held on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Oriental Lodge on Route 117 in Bridgton. Women from the Daughter of the Nile will be serving turkey, stuffing, corn, potatoes, squash, cranberry sauce, gravy and dessert, all for $8 adults, $4 children.

formal election of officers and establishment of commit- children for a supper of ham, turkey, pot roast, potatoes, tees. All interested persons are welcome. veggies, rolls, dessert, coffee and punch.

Help send dance team to Disney

Radon as environmental health concern

LEWISTON — The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing is offering a free workshop for anyone interested in learning about the health risks of radon.

“Radon in our Homes: An Environmental Health Concern,” will take place Monday, Jan. 27 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Dempsey Center, 29 Lowell Street, Lewiston. The most common health risk associated with radon exposure is lung cancer. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon gas is second only to smoking as the leading cause of lung cancer. Steven Daigle of Radon Done Right, LLC, will discuss what radon is, how it can enter our home and how you can test your home and reduce your exposure.

Pre-register by phone at 795-8250; toll-free 1-877-3367287 or online at www.dempseycenter.org

Schoolhouse Arts Center holding annual meeting

STANDISH — The board of directors of Schoolhouse Arts Center will be holding its annual meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 7 p.m. at Standish Town Hall (175 Northeast Road, Standish). The board will be reporting on 2013, talking about goals for 2014, and electing directors for 2014. Anyone who is interested in being nominated for the board of directors should e-mail their interest by Tuesday, Jan. 21 at schoolhousearts@gmail.com so that their name can be added to the ballot. For more information, contact Schoolhouse at 642-3743.

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NAPLES — The Western Maine Dance Group (WMDG) Dance Team has been selected to dance at Disney World in SWOAM offers help with shoreland zoning Florida during April vacation. To raise money for the trip, SOUTH PARIS — The Western Maine Chapter of the team is holding a Trivia Night fundraiser with lots of the Small Woodland Owners Association of Maine will great prizes on Monday, Jan. 20, at Merced’s in Naples offer help to landowners concerning the new statewide from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $15, which includes appetizShoreland Zoning standards at its meeting Thursday, Jan. ers. There will be a cash bar as well as a silent auction.

16, at 7 p.m. at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, Free Reiki practice session at Dempsey Center Room E118, in South Paris. Keith Kanoti of the Maine LEWISTON — The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Forest Service will lead the program, which focuses on the Hope & Healing is offering a free Reiki practice session new standards that, in some cases, provide more flexibility for anyone with Reiki experience. The session will take for landowners. The meeting will provide everything you place Monday, Jan. 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Dempsey need to know before begin a harvest or thinning operation Center, 29 Lowell Street, Lewiston. Dempsey Center Reiki on your land. The public is welcome and there is no charge. Coordinator Meredith Kendall, RN, MSN, will lead this For more information, call Chapter Leader Rich Merk at open session for new Reiki practitioners to practice and 415-1628. share Reiki with others. Pre-register by phone at 795-8250; Childcare available for ‘Sinatra Lives’ dinner toll-free 1-877-336-7287 or online at www.dempseycenter.

RAYMOND — The upcoming “Sinatra Lives” dinner org and piano bar at Raymond Village Church is a chance for Dems caucus training rescheduled mom and dad to enjoy a date, taking a walk back in time, BETHEL — Oxford County Democrats have reschedwith childcare thrown in. Childcare will be available at uled their regular meeting and training for caucus convenors the event, set for Saturday, Jan. 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 to Monday, Jan. 20 at the Crescent Park School in Bethel, p.m. at the church at 27 Main Street (Route 121). The beginning at 2 p.m. The meeting was originally scheduled snow date is Saturday, Jan. 25. For children receiving for Jan. 12 and postponed due to road conditions. The childcare, a macaroni and cheese supper will be served rescheduled meeting will also commemorate Dr. Martin for just $5 per child when parents buy tickets to attend Luther King Jr. The agenda will include updates, reports the Italian dinner and dessert, with piano bar led by pia- from subcommittees, and remarks by candidates for legisnist/vocalist Karen Strange. Strange will play music of lative and county office. the 40s, 50s, and 60s, timeless show tunes and classics. The training for caucus Plan to join in and sing along with the lyrics if you want. convenors will be held as Advance tickets only are $10 per person. For adult tick- part of the meeting. For ets, childcare reservations, or more information, please further information concall 939-7947. tact County Chair Cathy Knights of Columbus holding brunch Jan. 19 Newell at 875-2116.

The Bridgton/Fryeburg Knights of Columbus are holdSupper fundraiser ing a brunch on Sunday, Jan. 19, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 225 South High Street, in the Parish Hall. at Community Menu is pancakes, scrambled eggs, fruit cup, bacon, sauCenter sage and beverages. Take out meals are available. The net A public supper will proceeds will support a Diocesan Seminarian. be held on Saturday, Jan. Art Group holding annual meeting 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. at NORWAY — The Annual Meeting of the Western Maine the Bridgton Community Art Group will be held Sunday, Jan. 19, at 1 p.m. in the Center to benefit the Harper Room of the Ripley Building, adjacent to Stephens Kendall and Anna Ham Memorial Hospital in Norway. There will be refreshments, Recreation Complex and raffles for art prizes and art supplies to kick off the New Laurie A. Carter Bergen Year. The annual meeting will help bring members up to Memorial Field. Cost is date with any developments and events. There will be a $7 for adults and $5 for

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Page 12A, The Bridgton News, January 16, 2014

Berkowitz to retire (Continued from Page A) staff members and various projects “and provide you with guidance as you engage the hiring process for a replacement town manager.”

He plans to begin taking vacation leave in early July.

Berkowitz also offered to help work with the next town manager, “so that their entry and my exit will be seamless and fluid, causing minimal disruption to the various responsibilities of our municipal government.”

Berkowitz said he could have given a month’s notice, but he didn’t want to leave the town scrambling to find his replacement. “It’s time for a younger person to step in and take over,” he said. He said he had no plans to take another job after leaving Bridgton. “I’m not going anywhere. I’m vested in this community.”

Berkowitz then stood and delivered his formal letter of resignation to Chairman Doug Taft, who shook his hand.

“Thank you for your years of service, Mitch,” Taft said.

After Berkowitz shook hands with the four other members of the board, the meeting continued without further comment on his news. It is expected that the board will discuss the process for searching for a new town manager at their next meeting.

In his resignation letter, Berkowitz said he’s confident that Bridgton will meet all of the challenges ahead.

“Over the next few months, I hope that we will lay out all of the critical issues and deadlines that are important to you,” he said. “Please do not hesitate in asking questions so UP ON THE ROOF — This snowman left behind after that we may sustain the ongoing services for our growing snow was removed from the roof of the Naples Lobster Pound building.

(De Busk Photo) community.”

Photos could aid revised mapping

(Continued from Page A) there, and included houses that weren’t in the flood plains before,” he said.

Revised flood plains maps of interior Maine are also going before the scrutiny of the people living in these areas.

This proposed map change could impact residents of Casco who are insured through the federal government’s flood insurance program.

In some instances, a piece of property that was previously not in the flood plains could be drawn in according to the proposed maps, Murphy said.

Also, if residents do not vote to accept the proposed maps at Town Meeting in 2015, the federal government will exclude the Town of Casco from its flood insurance program.

That means that people

will be forced to turn to the open market for flood insurance coverage; and, that could be costly, Murphy said.

“The public has the opportunity to provide better information for the proposed maps,” he said.

So, the best bet is to get educated about the changes.

Therefore, in late January, Murphy will be hosting a question-and-answer session so people can review the old FEMA maps against the now proposed maps.

The public event, which will be held at the Casco Community Center, will run from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28. During the last hour of the informative meeting, a panel discussion will be held.

Hosting that panel will be Jim Neadows, a surveyor who is certified to train surveyors; Realtor Anne Plummer, who owns Anne Plummer &

Associates, a company that deals with waterfront real estate; an insurance agent from Chalmers Insurance Group based in Bridgton; and a representative from the Raymond-Casco Historical Society. Murphy will also sit on the panel under his new role of community flood plains official, he said.

Raymond-Casco Historical Society members have been kind enough to sort through boxes, looking for flood-related snapshots or newspaper clippings, he said.

To prove the frequency of wet weather patterns, testimony can be found in old photographs. Many people — half-astonished by the devastation of a flood – have taken pictures of these events over the years.

However, even more instrumental in determining flood areas are the surveys

of the elevation of the flood plains, Murphy said.

For more information check out the Town of Casco’s website, and look under ‘hot topics.’

Sand thieves to be thwarted

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer A plot is underway to foil sand thieves at Bridgton’s town garage.

Public Works Director Jim Kidder is going to reconfigure the storage location so that it will no longer be possible to back a pickup truck right up to the sand pile.

Selectman Paul Hoyt said Tuesday he saw several trucks backed up to the pile recently, and the drivers were filling the truck beds with sand. The town’s sand pile is intended for residential use only, and Hoyt said it’s possible the trucks he saw were commercial.

“I don’t know if people need that much for their driveway, but (the pile is intended for) a bucket or two, not to make a business out of it,” Hoyt said.

Town Manager Mitch Berkowitz said a sign clearly states that the sand is not to be used for commercial purposes. “Jim can reconfigure the sand area to force people to think twice” about taking a large quantity of sand, he said, by creating distance between vehicles and the sand pile.

Selectman Bernie King

Suspects caught (Continued from Page A) Pope allegedly used the same ruse at the residence on the New Road, by knocking on the door stating she needed help. When the door was opened, the two men forced their way into the home, again armed with handguns. The homeowners were “pistol-whipped” and tied up, while the suspects stole prescription drugs, a rifle and other property from the home.

The residents were able to get free and call police at about 5:30 a.m. The woman was taken to Bridgton Hospital

for treatment. Although both were pistol-whipped, their injuries were not considered serious. They recognized McPhee, who was initially wearing a mask but did not wear it when he returned to retrieve his handgun, Goulet said. When McPhee could not find the handgun, he stole a rifle from the residents instead, Goulet said.

Goulet said McPhee is well known to police, and has an outstanding arrest warrant for violating bail conditions related to an earlier weapons charge. The home invaders fled in a car.

said he saw a car with Quebec license plates parked next to the pile, its driver getting sand.

In other matters, the board directed Addressing Officer Dawn Taft to work with others on seeing if improvements can be made to the state’s Enhanced 911 addressing system. Town Manager Mitch Berkowitz said there have been repeated concerns about how emergency calls are routed through the Cumberland County Regional Communications Center. “How they route people is a problem that could be a life-or-death situation,” he said.

Attention also needs to be paid to enforcing the Addressing Ordinance, whereby property owners are required to clearly post the address number on the front of their buildings. The law requires four-inch lettering that is reflective.

Taft will work with Fire Chief Glen Garland, Police Chief Kevin Schofield and Code Enforcement Officer Robbie Baker to come up with recommendations within six weeks and bring them back to the board.

• The board voted to send Berkowitz to Augusta to give testimony at a Revenue Sharing hearing before the House Appropriations Committee, not to make drastic cuts to Municipal Revenue Sharing.

• Agreed by a 4–1 vote (Bob McHatton opposed) to spend up to $2,500 on advertising to fill the four vacant campground sites at the Salmon Point Campground.

• Agreed by a 3–2 vote (McHatton and Paul Hoyt opposed) to allow Kidder to serve as a voting member of the Wastewater Committee. Kidder has been attending the meetings, and although there was some concern that a department head should not be involved in making policy, it was agreed he needed to have voting status to ensure there would be a quorum at meetings.

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Regional Sports

January 16, 2014, The Bridgton News, Page B

Laker streak at six

Lake Region is likely opening a few eyes across Class B West.

Sam Smith made five three-pointers and finished with a game-high 17 points to lead the Lakers (7–4) to a 67–51 victory over Waynflete (8–2) at Portland Tuesday night.

The victory was the sixth straight win for the Lakers, who climbed to Number 5 in Tuesday’s Heal Rating.

Jackson Lesure added 16 points for Lake Region and Mark Williams scored 15.

The Lakers started quick with a 19–8 run and enjoyed a 38–24 halftime lead. The teams played to near draws in the second half — 12–12 and 17–15, Lakers by two.

Other LR scorers were: Quinn Piland 8, Nate Smith 5, Ben Chaine 4 and Marcus DeVoe 2.

At Freeport, the Lakers poured in 47 first half points to open up a 20-point lead at intermission to cruise past the Falcons.

Nick Hall scored a careerbest 20 points, while Sam Smith tossed in 17 points, including five three-pointers. Mark Williams added 11 points and Quinn Piland contributed 10 points. Other scorers were: Jack Lesure 9, Nate Smith 7, Marcus DeVoe 4, Alex Langadas 2, Brandon Palmer 2 and Tyler Walker 2.

On Saturday, Sam Smith showed he is as deadly at the foul line as he is from behind the three-point arc. The senior guard netted 6-of-6 foul shots in the fourth quarter as the Lakers pulled away from Gray-New Gloucester, 61– 51, at Nutting Gymnasium.

Smith finished with 18 points. Jack Lesure added 13 while Nate Smith and Mark Williams each connected for 9 points. Other LR scorers were Quinn Piland 8, Marcus DeVoe 2 and Ben Chaine had 2 points.

Up next: The Lakers face a tall task Friday when they host top-ranked Falmouth (10–1 in Class A West) at 7 p.m. The Lakers then host Kennebunk (3–8 in Class A West) at 5 p.m.

Raiders back on track, win two

FRYEBURG — So far, it has been a season of streaks for the Fryeburg Academy boys’ basketball team.

Win four.

Lose four.

Win two.

The Raiders climbed to seventh in Tuesday’s Heal Point Ratings with victories over Poland and Gray-New Gloucester, which snapped a four-game skid.

Ryan Gullickson scored 20 points and Jaiquan Causer added 16 as the Raiders (5–4) beat the Knights (4–6) at Poland 60–52. Fryeburg also got 10 points from Alex Blake.

Other FA scorers were Nicholis L’Heureux-Carland 5, Henry Santana 4, Ben Southwick 4 and Jonathan Burk 1.

Up 9–7 after one, the Raiders pushed the lead to 26–19 at halftime. FA extended the lead by three entering the fourth.

Tuesday, Ryan Gullickson scored 13 points for Fryeburg Academy (6–4) in a 45–34 win over Gray-New Gloucester (2–8) at Fryeburg.

The Raiders jumped out to a 14–3 first quarter lead and led 37–18 after three periods.

Jaquan Causer netted 10 points while Henry Santana had 8, Alex Blake 6, Ignacio RAIDERS, Page B

Teachers & coaches

GOOD BODY CONTROL — Lake Region point guard Sarah Hancock glides past a Freeport defender for two points in last week’s home victory over the Falcons.

(Rivet Photos)

Adjustments lead Laker girls past Falcons, 60-38

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When center Tiana-Jo Carter picked up her third foul with 5:48 left in the third quarter and was forced to the Laker bench, Jordan Turner knew she had to play big.

The 5-foot-7 senior snared three rebounds and sparked the offense with a steal and layup as the Lakers answered the challenge and downed the Falcons 60-38 last week in Naples.

Freeport Coach Jim Seavey saw a window of opportunity when Carter headed to the bench.

Seavey inserted more size and thought his club could take advantage and rally from a six-point deficit.

Instead, the Lakers pushed the lead to double digits and never looked back.

“We had our chance right there, but didn’t take advantage of it,” Coach Seavey said.

Turner said she and her teammates are always up for a challenge.

“There is more pressure. We have to work harder because we’re not a tall team, so we really have to box out,” she said. “We have a deep bench so we all work really hard when we are on the court. We work harder than every other team, which is the reason we are where we are.”

Carter returned to the floor to start the fourth quarter and the Lakers rolled with an 18-6 run.

Carter led the way with nine points, seven from the foul line.

LR Coach Paul True was impressed by his team’s fortitude with Carter out of the game.

“It was huge. Not that we are looking forward to those opportunities by any stretch, but we’ve had a few games which we had to play without ‘T’ on the floor and kids have responded really well,” he said. “I thought we made some big plays and our guards made good decisions.

GETTING A HAND IN THERE — Lake Region’s Lucy Fowler tries to know the ball away from a Freeport player.

It was a key stretch in the game.”

True credited the team’s surge without their scoring leader to his 5-feet 7-inch seniors, Turner (six rebounds) and Lucy Fowler (five boards).

“I thought Jordan played great tonight. Her confidence is developing and getting better with each game,” he said. “She is such a versatile player. She can defend a guard, she can defend a post player, and that’s why she plays a pivotal role for us.”

Fowler chipped in with some big rebounds during Carter’s absence, and has developed LAKER GIRLS, Page B

GORHAM — The “rookies” answered the call in the season opening indoor track meet for Lake Region.

“Half of our team is comprised of firsttime team members and we did not miss an event! Typically, there is so much confusion at the first meet that a few people miss an event,” Lake Region Coach Mark Snow said. “I am proud that our veterans were able to help the ‘rookies’ make it to all their events.”

Junior Kate Hall set league records in the Senior 55m, Sr 200m and the long jump.

Last year, she broke these records a few times, so Coach Snow anticipates the same this year.

“Kate’s time of 25.17 in the 200 meters is also the fastest 200-meter time ever by a Maine schoolgirl,” Coach Snow reported.

“That time ranks #14 in the country and #1

in New Englands for this season.”

A few LR athletes overcame nervousness of a new event and placed in the meet! Meghan Boos finished second in the Jr 55m hurdles and fourth in the Jr high jump. Catherine Christiansen was third in the Jr high jump and Amy Angelone was third in the Sr high jump.

Last year, Ben Roy and Nick Scarlett raced each other many times in the 800 meters. Their battles became a “must see” each week. The same will probably happen this year. On Friday at the University of Southern Maine field house in Gorham, Nick took the lead with a 35-second first lap and held on to earn top Laker status for week one. Earlier in the meet, both boys notched personal records (PRs) in other events. Ben threw the shot put 32-feet 1-inch for a PR HALL, Page B

By Bill Reilly Guest Writer In my first column, the opening comments up until I began my commentary as a coach, may have seemed a little dated. Due to a typographical error the following insertion did not appear.

“Excerpt from the Danger from Within by Dwight D. Eisenhower, written for The Saturday Evening Post, January 26, 1963.”

Over 50 years ago, Bill Reilly Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in Europe during World War II and our 34th president of the United States made those observations. Most of his comments still ring true today. It is so unfortunate that 50 years later, we have lost our way in promoting sound physical education for our children.

As an adult, I owe everything to the wisdom of men like President Eisenhower and to my teachers and coaches who gave me lessons, good and bad, in physical education that I still live by today.

My first coach, Mr. Breene, introduced me to football, basketball and baseball in 1954 to 1955. I loved the idea of a uniform and everyone played with equal time.

Coach Marder was my phys ed teacher from 1955 to 1959 and he introduced me to many variations of vigorous exercise including my favorite, dodge ball.

Coach Brown was my football and baseball coach in sixth and seventh grade. Without failure along with several other boys, we would get to play on the last down of a football game or go into right field in the ninth inning. That experience almost soured me on all sports, but in eighth grade I made a shoestring tackle on a much bigger boy and my coach and English teacher, Mr. Buechler told me I would start at defense for every game! Mr. Buechler would also be my wrestling coach in ninth and tenth grade.

Also in eighth grade, I was introduced to an afterschool riding program. If we wanted to participate we had to clean stalls, feed the horses and take care of them in exchange for the privilege of riding them. Though not a teacher, Junie Hockenberry, taught me about how rewarding hard work could be. Also in eighth grade my geography teacher, 75-year-old Mr. Pinney, who had traveled the world, stirred my imagination about new destinations to be sought out.

Mr. Conger called me his secret weapon on the soccer team. I had great speed and was underestimated by other players. In tenth grade, I was all of 5 feet and 82 pounds. I needed a comment like that to boost my confidence.

My phys ed teacher in 11th and 12th grade, Mr. Kopp, was like a drill sergeant, but we did it all; track & field, softball, two-hand touch football, numerous calisthenics, rope climbing, rings, basketball, wrestling, chicken fights, soccer and even coed classes with square dancing.

In 11th grade, I had this coach keep asking me to come out for wrestling, which I had given up for riding and showing horses quite seriously. He never quit. In my senior year, he was at it again. Persistence paid off and I went out for the team. I had finally grown to 5-foot 3-inches and a 107 pounds, so I had a weight class with equal adversaries. It was the team’s first year as a varsity sport and we had a record of 8-2 and beat the reigning district champs. Coach Keller asked us to give a REILLY, Page B

Hancock Lumber’s

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Good first T&F showing for Lake Region rookies

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Brittany Perreault is an outstanding student-athlete, who displays exemplary commitment to her team and a strong work ethic.

“Brittany is an experienced cheerleader who plays a pivotal role on this year’s squad,” LR Athletic Director Paul True said. “It is through her tremendous effort and attitude that has earned Brittany the Player of the Week honors. I am very proud of Brittany.”

In recognition of her strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanship, Brittany is this week’s Boosters and Hancock Lumber “Player of the Week.” Each week, a Lake Region athlete is recognized for his/her dedication (does more than what is asked), work ethic, coachability and academic good standing.

Recipients receive a specially-designed t-shirt, sponsored

by Hancock Lumber.

The Perreault File Name: Brittany Perreault Year in School: Junior Town: Bridgton Parents: Terri Perreault, Kevin Whitney Sports you play: Soccer, softball, cheering School honors: Homecoming queen Q. Best piece of advice you have received? BP. The best piece of advice I have received is from my mom, “If you sign up for something, you can’t quit — you are part of a team.”

Q. Who is your biggest fan? BP. Michael Rust and

Brittany Perreault Rachel Stofflet because they like to see me succeed in what I do.

Q. I know I have had a good sports day when….

BP. I feel I put my best effort into my practice, game or competition.

Q. What is your favorite sport? BP. Softball because of sportsmanship and how much fun we have.

Q. If I could change one thing about myself as an athlete, I would change…

BP. I would want more endurance so I could last longer and give it my all.

Q. What qualities make for a good teammate? BP. Someone who will support you even when you mess up.

I think Mikayla Fortin is a great teammate because she is so upbeat and inspiring.

Q. What characteristics do you feel make for a good coach? BP. A good coach, I feel, would have to be understanding, a good listener, a teammate when needed, but also stern and strict at the same time.

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PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

CLEAN HAND OFF — Jared Schrader of Fryeburg Academy awaits the baton hand-off from teammate Njemile Phillips during Friday’s indoor track meet held at the University of Southern Maine at Gorham.

(Photos by Brea McDonald)

Record-setting opener for FA GORHAM — Friday was a record-setting indoor track meet for Fryeburg Academy.

Seven new marks were set in what Coach Kevin McDonald called a “fantastic meet.”

On the boys’ side, record efforts were turned in by: • Elijah Thompson with a time of 6.93 in the 55-meter dash; • Forest Stearns with a time of 24.51 in the 200 meters and a 54.30 in the 400 meters; • The Raider 4-by-200 relay team of Njemile Phillips, Forest Stearns, Jared Schrader and Elijah Thompson with a time of 1:38:22.

All these marks were State Meet qualifiers.

• The long jump went to Joe Coffey-Slattery with a leap of 18-feet 2.25-inches just missing the state meet standard; • The 55 hurdles went to Jemile Phillips with a time of 10:63.

Other highlights from the boys’ meet included: Njemile and Liuke Yang in the hurdles.

“These two young man have not had a lot of time with the hurdles this year.

However I asked that they both give it their best and they did. A new school record and valuable points for the team for their efforts,” Coach McDonald said.

The 800 meters saw the Raiders finish 1, 2, 4 and 5 with Eric Hannes first (2:14.23) followed by Tyler O’Keefe (2:15.97), Tucker Huppe (2:19.67) and Blaine Andreoli (2:25.55).

“Huge effort by these young men,” Coach McDonald said.

On the girls’ side, Anna Lastra crusted the twomile record with a time of 12:26.78 (second place).

Anna has qualified in both the mile and two mile for the State Meet.

Other meet highlights included: Bailey Friedman winning the shot put (304) and qualifying for States; Oriagna Inirio running very well in both the 55 (first in 8.02) and the 200 meters (third in 29.48); EmmaJo Armington into the sand in the triple jump, as well as Erika Dennery (sixth in the 200 at 30.68) and Emily McDermith (eighth in the 200 at 31.19) showing great promise.

“Coach Collins and I are very pleased as well as happy for this dedicated group of athletes,” Coach McDonald said. “Tristan Harvie had a fine opening in the pole vault as he cleared 8-feet 6inches to match his school record. Overall, a great opening meet. The Raiders are

looking forward to the rest of the season and improving across the board. Coach Collins and I feel the best is yet to come.”

Girls’ Events Jr 55 Meters 12. Sahila Jaber, 8.80 14. Esme Hernandez, 8.86 21. Emily Robinson, 9.47 23. Thu Pham, 9.58 31. Trishala Manandhar, 10.79 Jr 200 Meters 17. Esme Hernandez, 33.38 23. EmmaJo Armington, 35.84 26. Thu Pham, 36.94 30. Haylee Mulligan, 38.43 32. Trishala Manandhar, 46.58 Jr 400 Meters 3. Oriagna Inirio, 1:10.38 5.

Emily McDermith, 1:10.79 8. Erika Dennery, 1:12.31 Jr High Jump 9. EmmaJo Armington, 4-0 Jr Shot Put 4. Haylee Mulligan, 23-1.50 Sr. 55 Meters 9. Danae Dostie, 8.59 21. Bailey Friedman, 9.26 30. Meredith Lastra, 9.84 Sr 200 Meters 23. Meredith Lastra, 38.07 Sr 4X200 Relay 2. Skye Collins, Erika Dennery, Oriagna Inirio, Danae Dostie, 2:04.58 Open 800 Meters 5. Molly Eklund, 3:00.82 9. Elizabeth Grzyb, 3:05.18 Open Long Jump 11. Sahila Jaber, 11-11.50 16. Esme Hernandez, 115.75 26. Emily Robinson, 10-8.50 Open Triple Jump 10. EmmaJo Armington, 240.25 Boys’ Events Jr. 55 Meters 14. Spencer Thomas, 7.93 17. Ben LeConey, 7.98 25. Tyler Wang, 8.47 27. Brian Zuniga, 8.62 31. Tommy Kane, 9.92 Jr. 200 Meters 5. Joseph Schrader, 26.70 11. Jeremiah Schrader, 27.85 16. Ben LeConey, 28.28 17. Spencer Thomas, 28.56 25. Rodrigo Araujo, 30.18 26. Brian Zuniga, 30.55 Jr 400 Meters 2. Joseph Schrader, 57.10 5.

Jeremiah Schrader, 1:00.12 10. Spencer Thomas, 1:06.11 Jr High Jump 1. Joseph Schrader, 5-2 Jr Shot Put 3. Tyler Wang, 28-9 7. Tommy Kane, 24-11 11. Aaron Hennessy, 19-6.50 Sr. 55 Meters 2. Elijah Thompson, 6.93 11. Njemile Phillips, 7.43 12. Wayne Smith, 7.44 13. Stanford White, 7.50 22. Joe Coffey-Slattery, 7.86 23. Walker Mallory, 7.90 24. Dat Vu, 8.00 FA TRACK, Page B

LONG JUMPER Joe Coffey-Slattery catches air during Friday’s season opening indoor track meet at the University of Southern Maine.

Kate Hall

Nicole Fox

Kate Hall has put in more time toward her sport outside of practice than any athlete Coach Mark Snow has coached.

“Her dedication to her weight training, sprinting, and jumping has produced 13 state titles and two New England titles in the past two years,” Coach Snow said.

Kate’s top efforts this season rank her second in the United States in the long jump, fourth in the nation in the 55 meters, and #14 in the country in the 200 meters. She is ranked #1 in New England in those three events.

In recognition of her strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanship, Kate is this week’s Boosters and Hancock Lumber “Player of the Week.” Each week, a Lake Region athlete is recognized for his/her dedication (does more than what is asked), work ethic, coachability and academic good standing. Recipients receive a specially-designed t-shirt, sponsored by Hancock Lumber.

The Hall File Name: Kate Hall Year in School: Junior Town: Casco Parents: Eric and Jennifer Hall Sports you play: Track & Field Q. Best piece of advice you have received? KH. “Keep your eyes open and be careful who you take advice from,” — Coach.

Also to take things “one meet at a time and concentrate on the present,” — my dad.

Q. Who is your biggest fan? KH. My family, friends, teammates and coaches. They are always so supportive, helpful and show a genuine interest in how I’m doing.

Q. I know I have had a good sports day when….

KH. I know I’m having a good sports day when I’m well-rested and excited to run, whether it’s in a meet or just a practice.

Q. What is your favorite sport? KH. Track and field, because of how friendly the track atmosphere is; other competitors and coaches are supportive and helpful.

Q. If I could change one thing about myself as an athlete, I would change…

KH. I wish I could make more time to help my teammates with their running, and also to help other kids improve from around Maine, as well.

Q. What qualities make for a good teammate?

KH. Teammates who are willing to put in the effort to improve. Every person on my team shows this by working hard at practices.

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Nicole Fox accepts every challenge in track & field competition with a positive attitude, according to her Lake Region coach, Mark Snow.

“Nicole is a first time member of the team. She has been a positive influence on the team,” Coach Snow said. “She comes to practice ready to learn something new about her events.”

In recognition of her strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanship, Nicole is this week’s Boosters and Hancock Lumber “Player of the Week.” Each week, a Lake Region athlete is recognized for his/her dedication (does more than what is asked), work ethic, coachability and academic good standing. Recipients receive a specially-designed t-shirt, sponsored by Hancock Lumber.

The Fox File Name: Nicole Fox Year in School: Junior Town: Naples Parents: Linda Fox and Lenny Fox Sports you play: Volleyball, indoor track, lacrosse School organizations: AFS Club School honors: Merit Honor Roll Q. Best piece of advice you have received? NF. “Always take care of yourself because no one else is going to,” — my Mom. Q. Who is your biggest fan? NF. My biggest fans are always my coaches. No matter how I played that day, they never gave up on me.

Q. I know I have had a good sports day when….

NF. I know I have had a good sports day when the scoreboard doesn’t matter.

A good sports day is when I know I did my absolute best, and I know the number doesn’t define me.

Q. What is your favorite sport? NF. My favorite sport is most definitely volleyball. It’s one of the only ones being so tall is useful.

Q. If I could change one thing about myself as an athlete, I would change…

NF. I would love to be faster. Speed is an important part of every sport.

Q. What qualities make for a good teammate? NF. A good teammate is both positive and pushy. A good teammate doesn’t give up on you and makes you work harder. A good teammate currently is Kira Olsen because she is hard-working and fun to be around.

Q. What characteristics do you feel make for a good coach? NF. A good coach tells you what you need to do to improve and advises you on how to get there.

Hall picks up where she left off

(Continued from Page B) and Nick long-jumped over 15 feet for the first time.

Three other girls placed in the meet: Dani LaPointe was fifth in the Sr shot put (21-feet 4-inches); Elizabeth Schreiber was fifth in the triple jump (27-feet 1.75inches); and Zoe Snow was sixth in the Jr shot put (17feet 9.5-inches).

The Laker girls were fifth out of the eight school meet.

This Friday, Jan. 17th, is the Lakers only “early” meet at USM. The meet starts at 3:30 p.m. The two other regular season meets will start at

7:30 p.m.

Girls’ Events Jr 200 Meters 29. Meghan Boos, 34.97 Jr 400 Meters 10. Catherine Christiansen, 1:15.23 Jr 55 Hurdles 2. Meghan Boos, 11.0 Jr High Jump 3. Catherine Christiansen, 310 4. Meghan Boos, 3-10 Jr Shot Put 6. Zoe Snow, 17-9.50 Sr 55 Meters 1. Kate Hall, 7.12 10. Casey Heath, 8.60 15. Kira Olsen, 9.13

20. Destinee Durant, 9.42 21. Amy Angelone, 9.53 23. Nicole Fox, 9.73 Sr 200 Meters 1. Kate Hall, 25.17 11. Casey Heath, 31.46 22. Destinee Durant, 35.91 Sr 4X200 Relay 4. Casey Heath, Destinee Durant, Kira Olsen, Kate Hall, 2:04.60 Sr. High Jump 3. Amy Angelone, 3-10 Sr Shot Put 5. Danielle LaPointe, 21-4 6. Amy Angelone, 20-2 7. Nicole Fox, 18-9 Open 800 Meters 12. Addie Blais, 2:59.11

Open One Mile 12. Addie Blais, 6:21.57 Open Long Jump 1. Kate Hall, 18-5.75 9. Casey Heath, 13-1 13. Elizabeth Schreiber, 126.50 Open Triple Jump 5. Elizabeth Schreiber, 271.75 Boys’ Events Sr Shot Put 13. Ben Roy, 32-1 Open 800 Meters 24. Nick Scarlett, 2:39.87 28. Ben Roy, 2:44.38 Open Long Jump 13. Nick Scarlett, 15-0.25

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January 16, 2014, The Bridgton News, Page B

Raider girls capture big wins

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer FRYEBURG — Sean Watson and his Raider girls’ basketball team continues to experience a rollercoaster ride this season.

One game, the Raiders are up. Fryeburg was clutch at the foul line, sinking 18of-22 attempts in the second half and overtime to rally past Falmouth.

The next, FA was down.

Poland made their free throws Monday night to edge the Raiders 61–54 in overtime.

On Tuesday night, Fryeburg Academy stunned Gray-New Gloucester 43– 41 on their home court as Skye Dole scored 12 points for the Raiders (4– 6), who erased a 12-point halftime deficit to beat the

Patriots (6–5).

Alexis L’HeureuxCarland, Sarah Welch and Julia Quinn added eight points apiece for the Raiders, who held the Patriots to 10 points in the second half. It avenged a 47–42 loss early in the season.

Down 31–19, the Raiders went on an 11–4 run in the third and a 13–6 charge to close out the season.

For the Raiders, Nicole Bennett scored 3, Sydney Charles 2 and Mackenzie Buzzell had 2 points.

Big road win If Fryeburg is to wiggle their way into the playoff conversation (FA is currently ranked 12th, the top 10 teams qualify for the postseason), the Raiders need to log a few big wins.

They picked one up on the road at Falmouth, rallying from first half deficits of 11–6 and 19–17 to beat the Yachtsmen.

“In the second half, the girls did a really good job of pounding the ball inside and also attacking the basket off the dribble,” Coach Watson said.

Free-throw shooting was the deciding factor. The Raiders went to the line 34 times, making 24 shots while Falmouth visited the charity stripe just eight times — making just four shots.

Leading the foul shooting spree were Sydney Charles (2-for-2), Lexi L’HeureuxCarland (4–4), Julia Quinn (5–5), Skye Dole (6–9) and Nicole Bennett (3–4).

Sarah Welch and McKenzie Buzzell played tenacious defense on Falmouth’s leading scorer Ally Hickey, limiting her to (Continued from Page B) four points before fouling Calleja 2, Nicholis L’Heureux-Carland 2, Winston Richards out in the fourth quarter.

2 and Ben Southwick had 2 points.

“The importance of their Up next: The Raiders travel to Freeport (1–11) on Friday physical play can not be for a 6:30 p.m. game. FA hosts Yarmouth (7–3) on Tuesday understated. They both at 6:30 p.m. took a beating and never

Raiders on track

FA indoor track results (Continued from Page B) Sr 200 Meters 3. Forest Stearns, 24.51 4. Elijah Thompson, 25.02 6. Jared Schrader, 25.45 7. Wayne Smith, 25.58 9. Njemile Phillips, 25.72 15. Joe Coffey-Slattery, 26.73 17. Tucker Huppe, 27.10 20. Stanford White, 28.08 23. Dat Vu, 30.07 Sr 400 Meters 1. Forest Stearns, 54.30 2. Jared Schrader, 54.51

6. Liuke Yang, 59.02 12. Nick Kiesman, 1:02.88 Sr 55 Hurdles 4. Njemile Phillips, 10.63 5. Liuke Yang, 11.12 Sr High Jump 8. Tucker Huppe, 4-10 Sr Shot Put 6. Walker Mallory, 29-7 7. Stanford White, 28-2 8. Wes Trembly, 27-2 Open 800 Meters 20. Aaron Hennessy, 4:17.30 Open Mile Run 5. Blaine Andreoli, 5:09.18

24. David Powers, 6:27.51 Open Two Mile 2. TJ Rose, 10:50.56 4X800 Relay 1. Eric Hannes, Nick Kiesman, TJ Rose, Tyler O’Keefe, 8:53.70 Open Long Jump 3. Joe Coffey-Slattery, 182.25 7. Liuke Yang, 16-5.75 18. Jeremiah Schrader, 1410.25 30. Dat Vu, 11-55 32. Rodrigo Araujo, 10-1.50

once backed down,” Coach Watson said.

The Raiders controlled the defensive backboard with Skye Dole hauling down 17 rebounds, while L’Heureux-Carland grabbed five rebounds and Bennett had four. Quinn also chipped in with five rebounds from the point guard position.

Fryeburg tied the game after three quarters, and were up 40–37 when Falmouth’s Dayna Vasconcelos (game high scorer with 14 points) hit a three-pointer (her second of the quarter) from the corner with five seconds left to tie the game.

In overtime, the Raiders outscored Falmouth 7–1.

Charles scored a basket, while Quinn went 2-for2 from the line and Dole went 3-for-4.

“The girls showed a tremendous amount of determination and grit in this one. They took a hard punch with that three at the end of regulation, but they kept their cool and rallied for an important win,” Coach Watson said. “They showed a great amount of composure. We got great minutes from the bench. We had eight players play in all four quarters in regulation and 10 players got minutes.

When it’s a tie game at the end of regulation you know that every positive play the players made in the game contributed to the win. Every box out, every deflection, rebound, proper pass, defensive stop, was a game changer.”

Sage Boivin, McKenna Gerchman and Katherine Parker all made those positive contributions off the bench, Coach Watson said.

After the game, in the locker room, senior Sydney Charles reminded FA players that “this was a total team win.”

“It’s always a great feeling to see the players excited and happy. They work hard. They have to put up with me on a daily basis.

H.S. alpine racing WMC Slalom at Shawnee Peak, Jan. 13 Final Girls’ Standings: Cape Elizabeth 12, Yarmouth 37, Freeport 52, Fryeburg Academy 55 Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 1. Emma Dvorozniak, CE 49.95 51.35 1:41.30 9. Mary Shea, FA 56.63 1:12.69 2:09.32 10. Laura Friedman, FA 1:11.15 1:12.89 2:24.04 17. Abby Davis, FA 1:09.46 1:34.63 2:44.09 19. Zinnia Hansler, FA 1:25.94 1:29.89 2:55.83 Final Boys’ Standings: Freeport 13, Yarmouth 29, Cape Elizabeth 59, Fryeburg Academy 63 Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 1. Blake Enrico, FREE 45.87 47.14 1:33.01 6. Harrison Leavitt, FA 51.49 54.53 1:46.02 13. Jesse Liljedahl, FA 1:01.43 1:04.17 2:05.60 19. David Olson, FA 1:09.28 1:14.14 2:23.42 WMC Giant Slalom at Shawnee Peak, Jan. 13 Girls’ Standings: Greely 18, Falmouth 40, Lake Region no score Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 1. Krysia Lesniak, FAL 32.28 33.33 1:05.61 17. Samantha Marucci, LR 39.31 41.02 1:20.33 20. Nicole Marucci, LR 40.62 41.52 1:22.14 Boys’ Standings: Falmouth 27, Lake Region 38, Greely 40 Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 1. Joseph Lesniak, FAL 30.37 30.78 1:01.15 4. Taylor Davis, LR 31.29 31.35 1:02.64 10. Brendon Harmon, LR 36.29 35.54 1:11.83 12. Brandon Sylvia, LR 36.28 35.67 1:11.95 13. Jeremy Black, LR 36.30 36.42 1:12.72 17. Timmy Cronin, LR 37.63 38.39 1:16.02 19. Florian Ziegler, LR 37.93 39.63 1:17.56

Michaella Arsenault combined to make 9-of-10 free throws in overtime as the Knights (6–4) beat the Raiders (3–6) at Poland 61– 54. Bolduc finished with 26 points, including a threepointer late in regulation that forced overtime. Sarah Bolduc added 13 points and Arsenault had 12.

Fryeburg trailed 12–6 after one and 28–21 at the half. But, the Raiders rallied with a 14–5 third quarter.

Fryeburg (3–6) was paced by Skye Dole with 15 points. and Alexis L’Heureux-Carland with 10. Other scorers were Bennett 9, Buzzell 5, Welch 5, Charles 4, Quinn 3 and Gerchman had 3 points.

Up next: The Raiders host Freeport Friday at 6:30 p.m. and travel to Yarmouth (Continued from Page B) Q. What characteristics do you feel make for a good on Tuesday for a 6:30 p.m. coach? KH. A good coach in my eyes is a coach who is not contest. only supportive, but also makes a point to make practices fun and enjoyable. Also, someone who will do whatever he or she can do to help their athletes improve.

They have to deal with all of the other stuff that goes on in high school,” Coach Watson added. “It’s not easy playing varsity basketball. So, it’s nice to see them feel good about their effort. I’m sure they are happy to add another tally in the win column.”

For the Raiders, Dole netted 13 points, Quinn 12, L’Heureux-Carland 9, Charles 6, Bennett 5 and Buzzell 2.

Falling just short The Raiders had a big chance to garner a few more tourney points and move up in the Heals, but saw opportunity slip through their fingers Monday night.

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Regional sports

Laker girls (Continued from Page B) into a consistent scoring threat from behind the 3-point arc.

She knocked down two against the Falcons.

“I was teasing her that she was having problems with her new contacts so before I put her in at Fryeburg I asked her if she could see the basket.

She certainly responded, and tonight she continued,” Coach True said. “Again, they are all capable of doing it. It is just a matter of believing in themselves and taking good shots when opportunities arise.”

Freeport’s senior center Nina Davenport nearly singlehandedly kept the game close for a half. Showing outstanding shooting range, Davenport connected on three 3-pointers in the opening period, despite some good perimeter defense

by Carter.

The Lakers displayed good ball movement — inside and out — with Carter scoring eight of the team’s 17 points, while Fowler and Kristen Huntress each knocked down a trey.

LR led 17-13 after one, but just when it appeared they would pull away from the Falcons, Davenport drilled two more 3-pointers to finish the half with 19 of her team’s 24 first half points. The Lakers led 29-24 after two.

At halftime, Coach True decided to change up his defense. He had quicker defenders — Turner and point guard Sarah Hancock — take turns guarding Davenport. It worked. Davenport scored just six points in the second half — one trey.

“Not that ‘T’ wasn’t playing good defense, I just made the decision to go with some quickness and keep the ball out of her (Davenport’s) hands and force her to go inside and post up,” Coach True said. “Jordan and Sarah (Hancock) did a great job guarding her.”

Hancock also played a pivotal role during the deciding third quarter. She made a nifty pass to Turner for a inside bucket, scored off a pull-up jumper to make it 35-28 and closed out the quarter with a 3-

pointer from the wing to push the LR lead to 11 points.

Although their overall numbers weren’t great on the night (16-for-30), the Lakers pulled away in the fourth by scoring 12 points from the foul line.

Freeport struggled to score, managing just a foul shot over the first five minutes until Davenport (25 points) netted a bucket on a drive to the hoop with 3:21 left in the game. It proved to be the only field goal of the quarter as the Falcons (36) were out scored 18-6.

“I thought a couple of times we allowed them to get back into the game — trying to dribble through a couple of kids or not making good decisions — but instantaneously, we went back to being disciplined and were able to extend the lead again,” Coach True said. “We have enough experience and kids that have played a lot of basketball that they are able to handle some constructive criticism and make some changes immediately.”

Turner also thinks the Lakers need to start games better, especially when they meet up with the top contenders in the West.

“We need to start games strong and stick together as a team, not fight amongst ourselves. We’re a work in progress,” she said. “We butt heads from time to time, but we have some good leaders that bring the team back together. We look forward to the challenges some teams bring. We work harder in practice and we’re up for teams that will give us some competition.”

Carter paced the Lakers (81) with a game-high 28 points, 15 rebounds and two blocked shots.

Other scorers were: Sarah Hancock 9, Sierra Hancock 6, Fowler 6, Turner 6, Huntress 3 and Miranda Chadbourne 2.

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Hall induction

Six former Lakers will be inducted into the Lake Region Hall of Fame on Thursday, Jan. 30. The public is cordially invited to attend.

A social time will be held in the high school cafeteria from 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. followed by the Induction Ceremony in the auditorium from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Inductees include: Ivy Ward-Spencer, Robert Mayo, Adria Lowell-Carr, Samantha (Stuart) Merchant, Meghan (Gately) Giroux and Samantha Allen.

A varsity Lake Region boys’ basketball game against Yarmouth will be held at 7 p.m. At halftime, the new inductees will be honored.

For more information, call Athletic Director Paul True at 693-6221, ext. 231.

Youth hoop clinics A Youth Basketball Clinic will be held this Saturday, Jan. 18 for grades 3-6 (but all are welcome) from 1 to 3 p.m.

The boys’ clinic will be held at Lake Region Middle School, while the girls’ clinic will take place at Lake Region High School.

For more information contact, Athletic Director Paul LOOKING FOR SOME SPACE TO SHOOT — Freeport’s True at 693-6221, ext. 231. leading scorer Nina Davenport (left) tries to launch a shot against Lake Region center Tiana-Jo Carter.

(Rivet Photo) Carter 15, Turner 6, Fowler 5, their lead and took control of the game with a 18–3 run. LR Huntress 3, Sa. Hancock 3.

By Ed Mastro ’08 Up next: The Lakers travel kept their foot on the pedal Assistant Basketball Coach/Marketing Intern to Falmouth tonight, Jan. 16, with a 15–6 third quarter en Bridgton Academy for a 7:30 p.m. game and to route to their 10th victory.

Bridgton Academy’s basketball team was back Sierra Hancock tossed in 9 Kennebunk on Monday for a in action this past weekend taking on South Kent 5 p.m. game. The next home points, while Kristen Huntress School. game is next Friday, Jan. 24 added 7, Miranda Chadbourne To start the game the Wolverines came out flat and 5, Spencer True 5, Sarah against Greely at 6:30 p.m. rushing their offense. They would battle back in the Hancock 2, Lucy Fowler 2 Higher flyers second half and cut South Kent’s lead down to seven Jordan Turner scored 15 and Meghan VanLoan had 2 points. Unfortunately, that was as close as BA would points and Tiana-Jo Carter points. get and ended up losing 68-47.

Up next: The Lakers travel added 13 points and 14 BA travels to St. Thomas More on Friday looking rebounds Tuesday night to lead to Falmouth tonight, Jan. 16, to get back on track.

Lake Region to a 62–37 vic- for a 7:30 p.m. game against BA Prep Hockey had two games this past weektory against Waynflete (5–4). It the Yachtsmen. The Lakers end, with the first game being Friday night against was the seventh straight victory head to Kennebunk Monday the Maine Moose. The Wolverines took it to them and for a 5 p.m. game and host for the Lakers. made a huge statement with everyone contributing to After a tight first quarter, Greely (9–2, currently ranked secure the 6-4 win.

22–16, the Lakers increased fifth) next Friday at 6:30 p.m.

On Saturday, the Wolverines came out very strong and quickly went up 4-0. Game highlights include great goaltending from Dan Curran (Chelmsford, Mass.) and great offense from Ethan Thompson (Canyon, Calif.).

(Continued from Page B) Unfortunately, a couple of errors lead to a breakdown, which hurt the Wolverines and resulted in a loss.

110% and we responded. Last October, I attended my 50th The prep team was back in action on Wednesday high school reunion and reminisced with Ken Humiston, against North Yarmouth Academy. our team captain. We both agreed that Coach Keller was the finest coach that we had the privilege to learn from.

I was immersed in sports and vigorous physical activity from the third grade to my senior year in high school.

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Rotary Club’s Good Citizen

Lions’ Student of the Month Casey Heath of Bridgton has been selected as the area Lions Clubs’ “Student of the Month” for January.

Each month, area Lions Clubs recognize a Lake Region High School senior who has excelled academically. The recipient is honored at a Lions dinner meeting and is presented a monetary award.

Parents: Mark and Lisa Heath Activities: Varsity Softball, Field Hockey, Indoor Track, National Honor Society, Student Council.

Community activities: I do a lot of volunteering with Student Council and National Honor Society.

This includes blood drives, organizing food drives, setting up pumpkins at L.L. Bean for Camp Sunshine, helping out at the BRAG

fields grand opening and the Bridgton Halloween Party.

Hobbies: Sports Future Plans: To be a pharmacist.

Schools that you have or will apply to: Husson University, Western New England University, University of Maine, University of Southern Maine, St. Joseph’s College, University of New England, University of Connecticut, University of Rhode Island.

What is your favorite class? Math (Calculus), I understand it easily, but it’s still challenging. I also like being able to figure out the solutions.

What is your toughest class? AP Composition and Literature, I’m not very good at writing or analyzing writing and that’s what the entire class is about.

How do you balance your class work and your extracurricular activities?

I make sure I take advantage of my two open campus periods to get my homework

average. Ashley is a sophomore Science Education major, and Heather is a junior CrossCultural Service major.

William D. Clark of North Bridgton earned his MBA in business administration from Fitchburg State University, which recently held its 117th commencement exercises,

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Destinee Durant of Naples has been selected as the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club’s “Citizen of the Month” for January.

Each month, the Rotary Club recognizes a Lake Region High School student who displays good citizenship and contributes to the school community.

The recipient is honored at a Rotary breakfast meeting and is presented a savings bond.

Parents: Rob and Rhonda Durant Siblings: Derrick and Dekota-Rose Activities: Field Hockey, Indoor Track, Softball Hobbies: Sports Future plans: To

Casey Heath done before practice.

What is the biggest challenge high school students face today? Procrastination, there is always something more fun or interesting to do instead of homework so it keeps getting put off until “tomorrow.” It’s hard to balance our social lives, support sports teams, participate on sports teams and do schoolwork with the time we have.

Who has inspired you educationally? My parents have always pushed me to do my best in everything including academics.

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winter ceremony, at the campus Athletics and Recreation Center.

Adrienne Pelletier and Rhiannon Pelletier, both of Raymond, will be among the Maine State Ballet’s top dancers kicking off 2014 with its first performance of the season, “Tap, Tap, Jazz” at Maine State Ballet Theater in Falmouth on Jan. 24-25.

A perfect, high-energy event for all ages, “Tap, Tap, Jazz” will have three shows: Friday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Jan. 25 at 1 and 4 p.m. Tickets are on sale online at www. mainestateballet.org or through calling the theater at 781-3587.

Tickets are priced $15-$20, and discounts are available for seniors and children. There is a $5 processing fee for phone and box office orders, but no fee for online purchases

Tonya Arnold, principal of Lake Region Middle School, proudly announces the honor roll for the first trimester of the 2013-2014 school year.

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Opinion & Comment

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My Irish Up

by Mike Corrigan BN Columnist

It’s not our strong suit

One of the more significant characteristics of an authoritarian society is its willingness to distort the truth while simultaneously suppressing dissent.

— Henry A. Giroux Lying consistently, “on message,” with a straight face (or better, in a stern and scolding tone), with power nodding its approval behind the scenes, and power’s money spreading its buoyant lies across all media and modes of communication — this has become the most effective political messaging tool in ours, the Age of Inattention. When the distortion is repeated tomorrow, preferably in exactly the same punchy phrases, and in the same injured tones, and with disapSUIT, Page 12B

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Shoveling roofs right-minded

During an incredibly snowy January, I happened to be living in Seward, Alaska.

At the seafood processing plant where I was employed — often working close to 98 hours a week, the fishing boats would arrive at dockside. That time of year, our fleet already looked like ghost ships, splashed with the ocean’s spit and coated with gray ice, the hulls filled with cod.

This one year, the ferocity of winter was amplified.

In town, some of the roofs on buildings had collapsed under the weight of snow. For days on end, residents were trapped in Seward because avalanches blocked the only road out of town. Deliveries were stalled because those trucks could not drive through the mountains that led to the small seaside town.

In fact, this happened for such a long time that Huey Helicopter was ordered to fly in with a delivery of milk

Letters Random kindness

To The Editor: On Dec. 22, I was shopping at the Windham Dollar Tree Store. I only had $10 to spend so I really had to buy what I truly needed. As I walked in the aisle, a young woman approached me and wished me a Merry Christmas while handing me an envelope. Thinking she had made a mistake, I turned around to let her know, but she walked too fast. I opened the card and to my surprise there was no name, but there was $50.

I turned again loudly saying “Hey!” but she smiled and disappeared. So whoever she is, I hope she reads this note, which holds my sincerest gratitude and I ask God to bless her in whatever her needs might be. Due to an illness, I have been out of work for nearly a year. In December, we ran out of heating oil twice, so that $50 gift was very well used and I am so glad that the true spirit of Christmas was alive and well in Windham that day. I am looking to better days ahead so that I too can pay forward these acts of kindness.

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To The Editor: The Maine Coalition to Fight Prostate Cancer would like to thank Sue Rivet and Bridgton Hospital for their great help in launching the Greater Lakes Region Area Information and Support Group for Prostate Cancer.

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for the school children’s lunches.

According to the rumors, the military helicopter also delivered tobacco because all of the local stores had run dry, and half the town’s residents were on edge.

Meanwhile — right in the middle of our cod season, right as the machines were going full boar, the processing plant’s electrical panel caught on fire.

Who knows whether it was too cold or it was an electrical overload?

The processing plant was “dead in the water.”

After all, replacement parts and repairs could be weeks away.

In the dark blue and white of a cold, cold night, the cod-laden fishing boats were sent away to another buyer.

The next morning, along with my co-workers, a snap-of-the-fingers moment left me without a job. So, I reported to the local employment office, where I accepted day-by-day work as a “roof shoveller.”

Oh, my, gosh, I cannot tell you how fun and interesting those roof-shoveling jobs were.

I’ve thought a lot about those times lately.

Like so many other Mainers, I have spent some time this winter removing

snow from my roof. So, the re-occurrence has caused me to revisit the past.

For me, it happened during the first weekend in January — the day before an ice and freezing rain event — that was the time that I borrowed a neighbor’s roof rake and set to the snowremoval task.

Using a roof rake is something I had never done before. So, unlike shoveling that can be done while daydreaming or while singing impromptu lyrics to a catchy song, the roof rake engaged my mind.

Would it work better while standing closer or farther away from roof? Would standing on the porch railing help me to remove even more snow?

I needed to experiment with this tool called the roof rake, and figure out the most effective way to get rid of snow on the roof.

Plus, I had borrowed the roof rake so I had to be espeROOF, Page 11B

Front Row Seat

by Tom McLaughlin BN Columnist

Fixing our whiteness

If you’re a public school teacher and you’re white, you’re probably a tool of institutional racism and you need to be re-educated. Don’t fret though. The Obama Administration is issuing guidelines that will help you become more conscious of your “whiteness.”

Last week, Attorney General Eric Holder cautioned school districts about their “overly zealous disciplinary policies” that, according to an AP story, “lead to a school to prison pipeline that discriminates against minority students.” The guidelines “[tell] schools that they must adhere to the principle of fairness and equity in student discipline or face strong action if they don’t.”

Actually though, they’re telling schools they must do just the opposite of [adhering] to the principle of fairness and equity. They’re telling schools to judge students by WHITENESS, Page 12B

Jan. 21 at 6:30 p.m., the monthly meetings are meant to provide fact-based information for those on the prostate cancer medical and emotional journey. Spouses, partners, friends and family will be welcomed at these free meetings, where all questions can be discussed. Whether someone is grappling with the question of whether or not to be tested or is further along or even dealing with a recurrence, we know that cancer is never easy and we need not confront it alone.

Thank you Bridgton Hospital for making this possible.

Al Fitzmorris Harrison Member of the MCFPC Board (www.mcfpc.org)

Drug money?

To The Editor: “Those who fail to learn from history are bound to repeat it” — sound familiar to anyone who completed an American History course in high school? The theory and motives behind Prohibition in the early twentieth century America seemed logical and noble to many average Americans. The actual results of the legislation that made the sale of alcohol illegal were much the opposite of what was originally intended. If anything, debauchery, crime, murder and imprisonment rates accelerated mostly at the expense of the average taxpayer rather than those who produced, transported and/or sold the various liquors available at the time.

Examining the perhaps meager (but undeniable) incomes to state governments from taxation of tobacco products and alcohol might give a few clues as to advantages to be had from legalization of all mood-altering substances. For

RIVER FULL OF ICE — Chunks of ice cluttered the Saco River as seen in this photograph taken by Rachel Damon of Fryeburg near Weston’s Bridge on Monday. The River Road was closed for several hours due to flooding. one thing, folks who choose to use them would be paying at least a bit in taxes toward the future cost of health care they may need when use becomes abuse. For another thing, a government agency similar to the FDA could be set up to oversee the production and distribution of the substances (hopefully regulating both safety and costs.)

Stiffening penalties for all citizens who choose to operate motorized vehicles of all kinds or heavy machinery while on the job when under the influence of any mood-altering drug could effectively reduce the number of tragic injuries and deaths that we all suffer from and/or pay for in one way or another. A first conviction for endangering public safety or work place environment could mean loss of operating license for life. Having to hitch a ride with family or

friends, or seek public transportation forever might deter operation during careless inebriation. Also, individuals who choose to endanger their health through abusive habits should be held accountable for their behavior and decisions.

Any public funds used to help them “rehabilitate” from abusive habits should be in the form of a loan to be paid back over time with reasonable interest charges (automatically deducted from paychecks until repayment completed).

Such loans should be “a one time only deal,” as well.

It is not good for our society when family members, friends, co-workers and employers have to foot the bill directly or indirectly for destructive choices or habits of individuals who are judged by law to have reached adulthood. Just listen to Dr. Phil McGraw on the impor-

tance of separating “enabling” behaviors from long-term preventive and successful, permanent recovery plans. One very difficult thing for generous, caring people to accept is that we will never be able to “save them ALL,” primarily because not all of them will choose to be “saved.”

Those who will not or cannot accept abandoning harmful, destructive behaviors begin to count on the “longsuffering” patience, pity, charity and guilt on the part of their fellow citizens. Are we reaching out to help them or to reassure ourselves? For those whose desire to help their neighbors has led them into the burgeoning field of rehabilitation, thank you. Just try to remember, the following words of wisdom, “Physician, heal thyself.”

Cindy Alden West Fryeburg

Footing the bill

To The Editor: I am writing to comment on SAD 72’s proposed new school project in Fryeburg and the funding factors that happen to apply. The project, if passed, would have a disparate financial impact on the various towns within the district; and the school board in an effort to garner more support for the project overall is currently exploring costsharing ideas in this regard that go beyond what the state otherwise requires. The operant funding formula of the state to apply is frequently referred to as having a “quirk” in it that creates the particular discrepancies among the towns involved. The point of my letter here is to note that LETTERS, Page B

Opinions

January 16, 2014, The Bridgton News, Page B

Earth Notes

Bird Watch

“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.

by Jean Preis BN Columnist

Community members are invited to submit articles. E-mail jschap@ localnet.com for details.

Watching birds

It’s 21 degrees warmer inside our freezer this morning than it is on our porch. Only one bird is in sight, a little chickadee, who stands on a cold metal perch and huddles up against the plastic tube of the seed feeder. Its feathers are fluffed to provide as much insulation as possible, and the poor little creature is shivering. We wonder how it will survive this day. Another chickadee arrives, and then, in a moment, both birds are gone. I go outside to fill the feeder up to the top, imagining that birds will need more food than usual. I even toss a few handfuls of seed out onto the snow, but by the end of the day the seed is still there, and there are no tracks on the snow. It’s too cold even for the fat gray squirrels, who must have decided to stay home in their warm nests.

The foot of snow that fell yesterday is beautiful, covering everything with a thick blanket of white that softens angles and smoothes out the landscape. Bare trees, silhouetted against the white background, support a thick layer of white on every horizontal surface. Some small shrubs have disappeared, and evergreen trees, their branches drooping low under the weight of the snow, have been transformed into protected bowers, where I imagine all sorts of critters take shelter. The lilac bush that grows against the edge of the porch is decorated with small tufts of snow that have lodged in the forks of its branches, but when I take a closer look one little white tuft turns out not to be snow after all, but a junco, his white and slate gray feathers camouflaging him perfectly. If I had not been looking closely I might have missed him.

Every day, I watch the bird feeders as I go about my chores, but this morning I am sitting by the window with binoculars because this is one of the two days each week when I count birds for Project FeederWatch, a citizen science project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

From early November until early April, I count birds at our feeders and report the results to www.feederwatch. org. Today, I have seen five chickadees at one time, and although I believe there are many more I can report only the highest number of each species seen at one time. Most weeks, I list only about a half dozen species. My report may seem insignificant, but feeder watchers all over the United States and Canada participate, so the data adds up quickly.

Most of the birds, who come to our feeders, have various combinations of white, black and gray feathers. The chickadee, white-breasted nuthatch, and tufted titmouse have a touch of color on their sides, too. The red-breasted nuthatch, a delicate little thing, is dark gray with a bit of white, and a colorful wash of rosy red on the sides.

I notice one titmouse has a deformed tail that curves to the left, but in spite of that deformity the bird appears to fly normally. The black-and-white hairy and downy woodpeckers look quite similar, but the hairy is so large it dwarfs the little suet cage, while the downy woodpecker is small enough to hide behind it entirely. Once in a while, an unusually small female hairy woodpecker shows up, and to identify her I have to look carefully at the length of her bill, since the proportion of bill length to the length of the head is a reliable field mark. The bill of the hairy is as long as the length of the bird’s head, while the bill of the downy is much smaller in proportion to the length of the head.

All the wild creatures who have found a protected spot today, in which to stay out of the weather and conserve body heat, seem to be doing just that. For humans, it is a good day to stay indoors, sit quietly at the window, and simply watch birds as they come and go at the feeder.

Public Notice

TOWN OF WATERFORD

Elm Vale Cemetery Restoration Bids The Town of Waterford is seeking bids for the restoration of the westerly archway at Elm Vale Cemetery located on Sweden Road. Specifications for the job, to begin in the spring, are available at the Waterford Town Office, located at 366 Valley Road.

Bids must be submitted to the Town Office by 5 p.m., Feb. 7.

Call 583-4403 with questions.

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE Please take notice that the Town of Brownfield, 82 Main Street, Brownfield, ME 04010, 207-935-2007, is intending to file a completed application with the Maine DEP on or by January 31, 2014, pursuant to the provisions of 38 MRSA, Section 1301 et seq. and Maine’s Solid Waste Management Regulations.

The application being filed is to amend/update the original Transfer Station License to reflect the following: an office building with bathroom, roofs over containers, increased recycling activities, a new detailed site map and updated operating manual. There has been no significant change to the facility itself or the nature of the activities taking place. The Transfer Station is located at 1076 Pequawket Trail in Brownfield, Maine.

Please feel free to contact Julie Watkins, Town Administrator, at 207935-2007 with any questions.

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TOWN OF RAYMOND

Broadcasting Studio, 423 Webbs Mills Road, Raymond Maine 04071 Request For Proposals (RFP) Community Survey January 2014 The Town of Raymond is inviting all interested, qualified consultants and/or firms to submit proposals to develop and conduct a citizen opinion survey.

The selected consultant will develop an appropriate survey instrument and methodology to gauge citizen opinion about the current program activities and future goal direction of the Town. These issues range from support for tax increases for various Town-related activities and capital expenditures; ranking of services performed by Town Staff and Elected Officials; and quality of life issues in Raymond. The consultant will also be responsible to further conduct the task of carrying out the survey by tabulating its results and preparing a final report.

Copies of the RFP and related materials may be obtained from the Raymond website (www.raymondmaine.org), the Town Office located at 401 Webbs Mills Road, or by contacting Danielle Loring, Executive Assistant (danielle.loring@raymondmaine.org) at 207-655-4742 x 133.

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Nuclear Energy: Issues and Perils

“Nuclear power is an unforgiving technology. It allows no room for error.

Perfection must be achieved if accidents that affect the general public are to be prevented.”

— Carl Hocevar, Scientist, Union of Concerned Scientists

By Peter Bollen Guest Columnist Nuclear power, or nuclear energy, is the use of exothermic nuclear processes to generate useful heat and electricity. Nuclear fission (power stations) provided about 5.7% of the world’s energy and 13% of the world’s electricity in 2012. Nuclear power plant reactors have been a controversial international debate since their inception in the early 1950s.

The controversy concerning the use of nuclear energy continues unabated since the slowdown of investment in reactors after the Three Mile Island accident in 1979. The proponents of nuclear energy, such as the World Nuclear Association, contend that nuclear energy is a safe, sustainable energy source that reduces carbon

emissions. Opponents such as Greenpeace International claim that nuclear power poses many threats to people and the environment.

Nuclear power plant accidents include the Soviet Chernobyl disaster (1986), the recent Japanese Fukushima Daiiki disaster along with the aforementioned Three Mile Island incident in Pennsylvania to name the most serious reactor accidents. This doesn’t include some nuclear submarine mishaps over the years.

Opponents will note that the costs of nuclear power accidents is high and meltdown can take decades to clean up.

The human costs of evacuations of affected populations and lost livelihoods is also significant.

After the Three Mile Island incident, major protests erupted in every country that had a nuclear power program. Moreover, more than 63 nuclear units were canceled in the U.S.A. between 1975 and 1980. Not just the specter of nuclear accidents were part of these protests — investments in nuclear proliferation, the high costs of power plants, nuclear terror-

ism and the long-term storage of radioactive waste disposal — all became international concerns.

Personally, I had more than a passing interest in the 1980s when the Seabrook New Hampshire nuclear facility became active. A major concern besides safety was the problematic evacuation access in the event of an accident. Major protests from area citizens emerged warning the public of these dangers. At that time, I decided to hire a clipping service detailing any information around the country concerning nuclear power plant safety issues. The response was stunning. News services sent captions and newspaper headlines which filled my mailbox with headings such as: Nuclear-plant Errors Found Widespread; Four Hour Alert Called After Malfunction; Cancer Deaths Tied to Nuclear Plant (London); Storm Threatens Nuclear Salvage (Belgium), etc., etc. I had no idea as to the range of problems occurring regularly with the various leakages, temporary shutdowns and constant reactor errors across the country and NUCLEAR, Page B

Public Notice

Fryeburg Rescue will be holding a public forum on Thursday, January 30th, at 5:00 p.m. at the Rescue station, to discuss and gather input from the citizens of Fryeburg about the possibility of building a new Rescue Building/Public Safety Building.

We are interested in your opinions as to whether you would support this. The Rescue, Police and Fire Chiefs are all on board with this, but we wanted all of your input.

Editor’s Note: It was all the way from 10 to 18 below Thursday morning, all depending on the location and the fellow who told the story. We thought it was cold as we were creeping down the hill about nine o’clock, but when a fellow whizzed by us on a motorcycle, we decided that it was just because we couldn’t take it.

Editor’s Note: That rigging which the street department has recently invented for the removal of the snow banks along Main Street works pretty well, in want of some more efficient device, which would cost a lot more money. Now, if they would bring their inventive genius to bear on some sort of a device for the removal of the snow from the sidewalks a good many DAY, Page 11B

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Notice of Public Hearing The Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2014, at the Municipal Building located at 3 Chase Street, in Bridgton, to accept oral and written comments on an application from Campfire Grille (656 North High Street) for a Special Amusement Permit (live entertainment).

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

3 CHASE STREET, SUITE 1 BRIDGTON, MAINE 04009

3 CHASE STREET, SUITE 1 BRIDGTON, MAINE 04009

Notice of Public Hearing

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2014, at the Municipal Building located at 3 Chase Street, in Bridgton, to accept oral and written comments on an application from Magic Lantern, LLC (9 Depot Street) for a Special Amusement Permit (live entertainment).

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REMINDER TO BRIDGTON DOG OWNERS Don’t forget to license your Dog for 2014 by January 31st. Late fees are assessed beginning February 1st.

Public Notice

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PUBLIC NOTICE Agenda

TOWN OF NAPLES

Casco Zoning Board of Appeals

OFFICE CLOSED

January 27, 2014 Casco Community Center 940 Meadow Road 7:00 P.M.

1. Approve Minutes of September 16, 2013.

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Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES PUBLIC HEARING The Naples Board of Selectpersons will hold a Public Hearing on January 27, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office Buildings located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda: 1. Renewal of a Junkyard Permit Application for Scott J. Kimball located at 27 Old County Road, Map R06, Lot 12-C. 2. Renewal of an Automobile Recycling permit for Keith Stuart, Stuart Automotive at 214 Casco Road, Map R08, Lot 43.

Public welcome.

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3 CHASE STREET, SUITE 1 BRIDGTON, MAINE 04009

TOWN OF BRIDGTON

THE NAPLES TOWN OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2014 IN OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

by Janine Francisco Bridgton Historical Society

TOWN OF BRIDGTON

FRYEBURG RESCUE

We look forward to seeing you there.

Back in the Day

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TOWN OF RAYMOND

Broadcasting Studio, 423 Webbs Mills Road, Raymond Maine 04071 Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Crescent Lake Grant Administrator January 2014 The Town of Raymond is inviting responses from private sector consultants interested in entering into an agreement to administer projects related to grant funding issued by the State of Maine Department of Environmental Protection titled 2014 Grants for Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Projects, Watershed-based Plan Implementation.

Submissions are due no later than Friday, January 31, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.

Project details and submission materials can be found at www.raymondmaine.com or by contacting Town Manager Don Willard (don.willard@raymondmaine.org) at 207-655-4742 x 131.

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2. Anna M. and Donald P. Green have filed an application for a Dimensional Variance to reduce the front setback for the existing dwelling by 9.2' from 50' to 40.8', as well as a 10.9' reduction of the front setback from 50' to 39.1' to the existing deck. The relief requested for the house and deck will permit the structure to remain as built and currently located. The property is known as Map 8, Lot 20-7, 34 Shawnee View Lane, and is located in a Residential District.

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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Notice is hereby given that in accordance with the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on September 18, 2013, by the Maine District Court for Cumberland County, in Bridgton, Docket No. BRIDC-RE-13-59, in the action entitled Infinity Federal Credit Union v. Curt S. Chim and Lisa M. Chim, wherein the Court adjudged the foreclosure of a certain mortgage given by Curt S. Chim and Lisa M. Chim to Infinity Federal Credit Union dated December 10, 2004, and recorded in the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds in Book 22137, Page 325, the period of redemption having expired, a public sale of the property described in the mortgage will be conducted on Wednesday, February 12, 2014, commencing at 11:00 a.m., at the law firm of Drummond Woodsum & MacMahon, 84 Marginal Way, Suite 600, Portland, Maine 04101, of the following property: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Certain property located at 4 Small Road in Raymond, Maine. The property is also described on the Town of Raymond Tax Maps as Map 12, Lot 8. Reference is made to said mortgage deed for a more detailed legal description of the property to be conveyed.

TERMS OF SALE: THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD ON AN AS IS, WHERE IS, BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY WHATSOEVER AS TO THE CONDITION OF OR TITLE TO THE PROPERTY. The property will be sold subject to all outstanding municipal assessments, whether or not of record in the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds, as well as all real estate transfer taxes assessed on the transfer. The sale will be by public auction. The deposit to bid, which is nonrefundable as to the highest bidder, is $5,000.00 in official bank check or certified funds (cash deposits not accepted). The deposit to bid should be made payable to Infinity Federal Credit Union. The highest bidder will be required to execute a purchase and sale agreement with Infinity Federal Credit Union at the time and place of sale. The balance of the sale price will be due and payable within 30 days of the public sale. Conveyance of the property will be by release deed. All other terms, including any modifications of or additions to the terms set forth above, will be announced at the public sale.

Dated: January 9, 2014

By: David S. Sherman, Jr., Esq. Attorney for Infinity Federal Credit Union Drummond Woodsum & MacMahon 84 Marginal Way, Suite 600 Portland, ME 04101-2480 (207) 772-1941 3T2

Classifieds

The Fair Housing Act of 1968 at 42 U.S.C. 3604(c) makes it unlawful “to make, print, or publish, or cause to be made, printed, or published any notice, statement, or advertisement, with respect to the sale, or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.

CHALMERS INSURANCE &

REAL ESTATE

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Security deposit. 625-8812. 5t2

CASCO/NAPLES AREA — Oasis Childcare has immediate openings for students ages 5-12 for Before & After School Care.

We offer full coverage on school vacations, summer vacation, early release and snow days. Are your kids having fun at daycare . . . we do! See us on Facebook for more info. Call Kelly at 207-329-2658 or e-mail kjkaeser@roadrunner. com to enroll your child today.

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FOR SALE

HARRISON — Apartment, 2bedroom, 2½-baths, large rooms, very private. Garage, mountain and lake views, access to lake. $950 month plus utilities with one-month security. No pets. No smoking. References required.

DENMARK — Contemporary 583-4044. tf44 cape, 4-bedrooms, totally remodeled. Rent to own or rent. EFFICIENCY APARTMENT Skiing area, good investment. — in Harrison. 1 person only. $390 Fryeburg school area savings. per month. Includes heat/electric. $900 a month plus utilities. Call Non-smokers/no pets. References 4t3x needed. Nice, quiet area. 207-415207-933-9916. tf51 9166, leave message.

AVAILABLE NOW — An easier winter in this beautiful warm & HARRISON — Downtown, 1cozy 2-bedroom brick home. Very bedroom apartment, 15 minutes to energy efficient. Plowing included. Shawnee Peak, 5-minute walk to $875 month plus utilities. Newly public beach. 1,000+ sq. ft. Heat painted. Private yet close to village and hot water included. Very clean, amenities. No pets/no smoking. bright and sunny. $725 month. No Good for single or couple. FMI Section 8. No smoking. Call 332tf3 0060.

4t3x call (207) 452-2441.

$5 FOR TATTERED – U.S. Flag when purchasing new U.S. Flag 3’x NAPLES — off Route 35. 25’ or larger. Maine Flag & Banner, bedroom apartment, 2nd floor, tf46 $900 month includes heat, hot Windham, 893-0339. water, electric. No smoking, no PREMIUM NEW ENGLAND pets. 207-899-5052. tf37 — wood pellets, $4.25 per bag.

Cash & carry. Naples, 207-415- BRIDGTON — 2-bedroom 2t3 apartment. Big sunny windows, 5009. clean and quiet. Laundry hookups, SNOWMOBILE — 1996 Grand parking with nice yard. Walk to Touring SE Rotax 670 2 up. Good downtown. $650 month, security condition with enclosed trailer, deposit, no utilities included. Call $2,295. 329-7007, 452-2244.

5t2 625-8812.

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RED’S FIREWOOD — Cut, Looking for caretaker couple to split and delivered. Any amounts. rent furnished, 2-bedroom, large Call 615-6342 for details. tf35 open concept, newly-remodeled SNOWMOBILE PARTS — D mobile home located in beautiful & G Snowmobilers Discount. Vacation Home Park. Site #4, ice New & used snowmobile parts. fish, snowmobile, beautiful sandy 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Closed only on beach. No pets, no smoking. $900 Wednesdays. Call 207-583-2312. plus utilities, full tank of fuel.

13t51x See website for pictures www. rrvacationhomepark.com 305-304BUS. OPPORTUNITY 8764 cell. tf3 BUSINESS FOR SALE — by owner. Located in Windham. In business for over 20 years. 893tf50 0339.

VEHI­CLES FOR SALE

70 Fairview Drive Fryeburg, ME 04037 Phone 207-935-3351 Fax 207-256-8303

NAPLES — 3-bedroom ranch, double-wide. All appliances included. Private lot. Repair work in progress but ready to move into by right tenant. Possible reduced first month’s rent in exchange for help with repairs. Call 207-8382t2x 2022.

BRIDGTON — 16 South High Street. Non-smoking, no pets. 1 or 2 bedroom apartments, quiet, safe building. Includes heat, hot water, off-street parking. Walking distance to Main Street, town CASCO — Completely furnished beach, church. Coin-op laundry on rooms, heat, lights & cable TV site. $700 to $800 month. First, last included. $120 weekly. No pets. and security requested. References tf37 checked. 207-632-8508 or 632Call cell, 207-650-3529. tf41 8510.

NAPLES — off Rte. 35, quiet one-bedroom, 1st floor, pine BUSINESS SERVICES paneling, built-in book shelves, laundry onsite. No smoking, no HEAP HAULERS — Towing pets, 30-day notice lease. $650 service. Cash paid for junk cars. tf12 month includes heat & electricity. Call 655-5963. tf3 AIRPORT CAR EXPRESS 207-899-5052.

BRIDGTON — 16 S. High St. – Luxury sedan or minivan transNon-smoking, no pets. 1-bedroom portation to and from regional airapartment, quiet, safe building. ports, bus and train stations. 24 hr.

Includes heat, hot water, off-street operation with advance reservaparking. Walking distance to Main tion. Major credit cards accepted.

St., town beach, church. Coin-op Child or booster seat upon request. laundry on site. $650.00 first, last 207-893-8294. www.airportcarex26t32x and security requested. References press.com tf2 DEN­MARK checked. 207-632-8508.

— HOUSE BRIDGTON — Walk to Painting, Inc. Inter­ior and Exterior downtown. Close to elementary Paint­ing. Also, Paper­hang­ing. 40 school. 5 rooms newly-renovated, years of painting ex­pe­ri­ence. Call 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. Large private for esti­mates. Call John Math­ews, tf49 yard, appliances, washer-dryer 207-452-2781. included. First month’s rent, security deposit & references. $800 per month plus utilities. 207tf1 452-2585/207-615-7344.

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Drivers with CLEAN driving record only need apply.

Experience with a log loader is a plus but not necessary.

Pay commensurate with experience. Benefits to include paid holidays, vacation pay and production bonus.

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~ A Diamond of Supports ~

Direct Support Professionals Wanted (Bridgton, Naples and Cornish) Good Neighbors Incorporated, a nonprofit organization, with an over 30-year track record of providing high quality assistance to adults with intellectual disabilities, is seeking motivated individuals to work in a challenging and rewarding environment. Candidates will be willing to support individuals, both in their homes and in the community, with a strong focus on dignity, respect, health, safety and therapeutic supports in a variety of environments and situations. Good Neighbors Incorporated prefers individuals that have previous training in the field of disability services, but experience is not necessary if the candidate displays a strong desire to learn the ethics and principals that guide the company. The abilities to make sound decisions, assist the people we support in leading a meaningful life, and self-motivation are highly desired.

Successful Candidates must:

Have a High School Diploma or GED; Be at least 18 years of age; Have a valid Driver’s License.

Good Neighbors offers an attractive benefits package that includes:

A highly-competitive health insurance plan; Dental Insurance; Vision Insurance; Life Insurance; Generous paid leave.

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CLASS A CHIP TRUCK DRIVER

Please contact 207-925-1138.

Our business is “picking up” Weekly & one-time pick ups

WANTED GUNS - AMMO

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WATERFORD — Mobile home, 2-bedroom in quiet neighborhood.

Well maintained & landscaped. No pets, 1st, last & security. $650.00.

3t3x 583-4011.

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CNAs

PLEASE CONSIDER – donating gently used furniture, household items and more to Harvest Hills Animal Shelter. FMI, go to our website www.harvesthills.org for details or call 935-4358, ext. tf44 21.

COMMERCIAL OFFICE — space. 693 Main Street, Lovell.

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(Continued from Page B) there is no such “quirk” in the state’s funding scheme; and, as unpopular as it may be in some quarters, it is rational and makes sense even in this case.

Fundamentally, the state expects every town in the state to make a “local effort” in support of its local schools expressed as a base mil rate on all of the taxable property within the town. State aid does not kick in until that mil rate is met. Once a town does meet that base mil rate, all additional costs of approved education for that town are met by the state. The reason that there is a variant cost impact projected in behalf of the new school on each of the towns within the district is because some of the towns involved meet the state’s base mil rate requirement and some do not. Brownfield, Fryeburg and Stow (the district’s three “poorest” towns) already are paying the state’s base mil rate requirement and would incur

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no additional costs in behalf of the new school project.

Denmark, Lovell, Stoneham and Sweden (the district’s four “wealthier” towns) do not currently meet the state’s base mil rate requirement and therefore would not receive any additional state aid for their share of the proposed school’s costs.

The current “local effort” requirement of the state in behalf of educational costs is 7.86 mils. The current value of the average home in Oxford County is about $125,000. If one happens to own a $125,000 home in Brownfield, Fryeburg or Stow, the amount of taxes he or she is paying this year in behalf of the local schools is $982.50 (7.86 mils). The proposed new school, if passed, would produce no additional tax burden.

In Sweden, by contrast, the current mil rate for education is 5.93, or $741.25 of actual cost on a home valued at $125,000. If the new school proposal is passed (keeping current local schools in both Denmark and Lovell), the projected mil rate would go

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to 6.92 for an increase of 0.99 mils, or an actual cost of $123.75 on a $125,000 home.

This works out to slightly more than $10 per month and a total cost of $865 per year – still under by $117.50 the cost that comparable homeowners in Brownfield, Fryeburg and Stow are already paying for district education.

In Denmark, the current educational mil rate is 5.75, or $718.75 on a $125,000 home.

The projected rate with the new school is 6.70 mils for an increase of 0.95 mils, or $118.75 on a $125,000 home.

The total annual cost for education would be $837.50, an amount still under by $145 what like-value homeowners in Brownfield, Fryeburg and Stow are already paying.

In Stoneham, the current education mil rate is 4.03, or $503.75 of actual cost on a $125,000 home. The projected rate in regards to the new school is 4.70 for an increase of 0.67 mils, or $83.75 of actual costs on a $125,000 home. The total annual cost in this case would be $587.50, $395 less than what the district’s three “poorer” towns

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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

Route 302, Bridgton 647-3668 cpas@maine.com

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

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

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

CLEANING SERVICES

Scott Docks Inc. Sales and Service Evergreen Cleaning Floating and stationary docks Lake Region’s eco-friendly cleaning serv.

Jason Kelman Kevin Whitney Jennie McLeod, Owner 207-647-3824 207-253-9044 First Impressions Cleaning Inc. Residential & Commercial Seasonal 647-5096

ELECTRICIANS A to Z Electric “The Boss Does The Work” David S. Gerrish, Master Electrician Residential/Commercial/Industrial 30+ yrs. exp., Naples 693-6854

Lake & Mtn. View Cleaning and Caretaking Exceptional references, 25+ yrs. exp.

D. M. Electric Inc. & Sons Julie 207-650-1101 APPLIANCE REPAIR Dennis McIver, Electrical Contractor McHatton’s Cleaning Service Residential/Commercial/Industrial Jones Appliance Service/Repair LLC Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Licensed in Maine & New Hampshire Quality service you deserve Fire, Smoke, Soot, Water Bridgton 207-647-5012 All major brands Certified Technicians jonesappliances@aol.com 595-4020 Bridgton 647-2822, 1-800-850-2822 J.P. Gallinari Electric Co. Residential - Commercial - Industrial ATTORNEYS Servicemaster Aerial - Auger - Lifting Service Prof. Carpet Cleaning – Home/Office Bridgton 647-9435 Shelley P. Carter, Attorney Fire/Smoke Damage Restoration Law Office of Shelley P. Carter, PA 1-800-244-7630 207-539-4452 McIver Electric 110 Portland St., Fryeburg, ME 04037 “Your on time every time electricians” 935-1950 www.spcarterlaw.com TLC Home Maintenance Co. 221 Portland Rd, Bridgton Professional Cleaning and 647-3664 Michael G. Friedman, Esq., PA Property Management www.mciverelectric.net 132 Main St. Housekeeping and much more P.O. Box 10, Bridgton, ME 04009 583-4314 R.W. Merrill Electrical Contractor 647-8360 24 hour Emergency Service COMPUTERS Residential & Commercial Hastings Law Office, PA Harrison 583-2986 Fax 583-4882 EEcomputer Services 376 Main Street – PO Box 290 Small business specialists Fryeburg, ME 04037 David K. Moynihan eecomputerservices.com 935-2061 www.hastings-law.com Master Electrician 603-733-6451 Licensed ME & NH Robert M. Neault & Associates Bridgton 647-8016 Ms. C’s Computer Repair Attorneys & Counselors at Law Virus and spyware removal Tuomi Electric Corner of Rte. 302 & Songo School Rd. PC repairs 207-228-5279 Chip Tuomi, Electrical Contractor P.O. Box 1575, Naples 27 Zion Hill Road, Bridgton Residential & Commercial 693-3030 Harrison 583-4728 Naples Computer Services Miklos M. Pongratz, Esq. PC repair/upgrades – on-site service 1250 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302) EXCAVATION Virus and spy-ware removal Raymond, ME 04071 Home and business networking K.S. Whitney Excavation 655-8760 mik@pongratzlaw.com Video security systems 71 Harrison Rd., Naples 207-693-3746 Sitework – Septic Systems Materials delivered BOOKKEEPING Kevin 207-647-3824 CONTRACTORS NE Professional Services Douglass Construction Inc. Snow’s Excavation Exceptional bookkeeping services Custom Homes/Remodeling/Drawings Complete site work 207-583-4364 30 years exp. in Lakes Region Foundations-Septic-Lots cleared http://neprofserv.com Phil Douglass, 647-3732 207-647-2697 Jeff Douglass, 595-8968 CARETAKERS Sweden Rd. Bridgton EXERCISE/FITNESS Caretake America Quality Custom Carpentry Dee’s BodyCraft Managing and Patrolling Specializing in remodeling & additions Personal Training, Aerobics, Pilates Kevin Rogers, Owner/Manager Jeff Juneau Naples Certified – Experienced Rte. 35, Naples 693-6000 207-655-5903 Bridgton 647-9599 North Country Home Watch COUNSELING “We’ll be there when you can’t” FOUNDATIONS www.nchw.us 207-713-0675 Ellia Manners, LCPC In Her Own Image/Counseling for Women Henry’s Concrete Construction CARPENTRY Call for brochure/Insurance accepted Foundations, Slabs, Floors Harrison Tel. 583-4896 www.elliamanners.com Robert E. Guy 207-647-3015 Bridgton General Carpentry – Additions GARAGE DOORS Repairs – Remodeling DANCE INSTRUCTION Naples Garage Door Co. www.bobguy@myfairpoint.net Installation & repair services Harrison 743-5120 239-4804 (cell) The Ballroom Dance - Exercise - Yoga - Aikido Free estimates Main St., Harrison, Maine Jerry’s Carpentry & Painting Naples 207-693-3480 207-583-6964 Carpenter & General Contractor Roberts Overhead Doors Log homes – decks – remodeling Commercial/residential – free estimates DENTAL SERVICES Fully insured – Free estimates Now offering Master Card & Visa 207-527-2552 Bridgton Dental Hygiene Care, PA 207-595-2311 Complete oral hygiene care – infant to senior CARPET CLEANING Most dental insurances, MaineCare HAIRDRESSERS 207-647-4125 www.BDHC.me McHatton’s Cleaning Service The Hairitage Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Jetport Denture Center One Beavercreek Farm Rd. Fire, Smoke, Soot, Water Full dentures – partial dentures (top of Packard’s Hill – Rte 302) Certified Technicians Relines – repairs Vicki Crosby Owner/Stylist Bridgton 647-2822, 1-800-850-2822 Austin Carbone, LD & Kelly Richardson, LD Tami Prescott, Nail Specialist 171 Portland Rd, Bridgton 647-8355 CARPETING 207-274-1887 Thurlow’s Carpet & Home Center Sales & Service Meadow Rd. (Sandy Creek Junction) Bridgton 647-5562, 800-310-5563 www.thurlowscarpet.com

Mountain View Dentistry Dr. Leslie A. Elston Cosmetic/restorative & Family Dentistry 207-647-3628 MountainViewDentistryMaine.com

HARDWARE L. M. Longley & Son Hardware/Plumbing/Heating/Metal Shops Electrical/Welding supplies/Housewares Main St., Norway, ME 743-8924

are already paying for an equal value home.

In Lovell, the current educational mil rate is 3.18, or $397.50 of actual cost on a $125,000 home. The projected rate to support the new school is 3.70 for an increase of 0.52 mils, or $65 of actual cost on a $125,000 home. The total annual cost to this homeowner would be $462.50, less than half the cost that comparable homeowners in Brownfield, Fryeburg and Stow are already paying for local education.

From the above, it can readily be seen that, even with the shouldering of additional costs for the new, proposed school project, taxpayers within SAD 72’s four “wealthier” towns still end up paying significantly less for the school system that they share with the district’s three “poorer” towns. A further irony in this regard is that for the last 25 or so years the children from these “wealthier” towns have, by and large, had the privilege of attending elementary schools far more up-to-date and spacious than those available to the children

January 16, 2014, The Bridgton News, Page B of Fryeburg and the greater part of Brownfield. Should the taxpayers of Brownfield, Fryeburg and Stow be strongarmed into accepting more costs for the new school project than state law requires, just for the sake of gaining more support for the school, is something the voters will ultimately have to decide. I think the case can be made here that such course is neither necessary or even appropriate.

Dr. George G. Cunningham Former Superintendent of Schools SAD 72

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To The Editor: When reading The Bridgton News of Jan. 2, 2014, the “Key stories that unfolded in the News” article by Wayne E. Rivet was lacking on the business front. He should be more thorough in his research — at 3 Harrison Road (the former Bolsters building), beside Norway Savings Bank — is a new business (since

April 2013) called “Fiber Arts Cottage.” It sells knitting yarns and quilting materials along with other related merchandise.

Obviously, he never turns the corner off Main Street, except for Depot Street.

I wonder how many other “new” businesses he missed?

Small business in Bridgton needs all the help it can get to succeed. Bridgton is growing, let’s keep it that way.

Ann Knightly Bridgton

Sign of the times

To The Editor: In response to Bernie King’s comments on outlawing signs on the island

by Norway Savings Bank, I think Bernie must not realize that Bridgton is a rural, not wealthy town, and isn’t Portland or Boston. Maybe Bernie can afford to eat out at restaurants, but many people in Bridgton depend on suppers provided by churches, Masons and other volunteer LETTERS, Page 10B

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A –1 Thompson’s Services LLC Cleanings and repairs, Boilers Furnaces, Monitors, Oil tanks New installations, 24 hr burner service Licensed and insured 207-693-7011

George Jones Quality Painters Interior/Exterior – Fully Insured Free Estimates Excellent References 207-318-3245 www.georgejonespainters.com

The Dump Guy Insured – Junk removal Basement and attic cleanouts 207-450-5858 www.thedumpguy.com

Bass Heating Oil Burner Service Sales and Installations Waterford (207) 595-8829 Thurlow’s Carpet & Home Center Monitor Heaters Sales & Service Meadow Rd. (Sandy Creek Junction) Bridgton 647-5562, 800-310-5563 www.thurlowscarpet.com

INSULATION 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 and Auto 43 East Main Street Denmark 1-800-452-0745 Chalmers Ins. Agency 100 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-3311 Oberg Insurance Auto, Home, Business, Life 132 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858

Jerry’s Painting Service Quality Painting – Interior/Exterior Fully Insured – Free Estimates 207-527-2552 Webber Painting & Restoration Exterior & Interior painting Repairs/Installations/Modifications Fully insured – Estimates – References Craig, 207-831-8354

PEST CONTROL Protect Pest Services Service designed to need & budget Free inspections and estimates 40 yrs. experience 207-321-9733

PET GROOMING Wag On Wheels Mobile Pet Grooming 627-4896 We Come To You

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A Plus Plumbing & Heating Inc. Southern Maine Retirement Services Plumbing Supplies – LP Gas Medicare Supplements & Prescription Plans BBQ Gas Grill Parts & Access.

Life and Long-Term Care Insurance Portland St., Bridgton 647-2029 150 Main St., Bridgton 1-866-886-4340 Collins Plumbing & Heating Inc. KENNELS Specializing in repair service in The Lake Region 647-4436 Bridgton Veterinary Kennels Boarding Ken Karpowich Plumbing Route 117, Bridgton, Me. Repairs/Installation/Remodeling Tel. 647-8804 Master Plumber in ME & NH Over 20 years experience 207-925-1423 Wiley Road Kennels Groom & Board PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Wiley Rd, Naples 207-693-3394 Clement Bros. Lawn and Landscape

LANDSCAPING Cabins to Castles, Inc. Design/Build/Landscapes Shoreline Restoration www.cabinstocastlesmaine.com 207-452-2997 ctoc@fairpoint.net

LP GAS Bridgton Bottled Gas LP Gas Cylinders/Service Route 302 Bridgton 207-647-2029 Downeast Energy/Denmark LP Gas Bulk/Cylinders Box 300, Denmark Tel. 452-2151

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

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

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 Dyer Septic Septic systems installed & repaired Site work-emergency service-ecofriendly 1-877-250-4546 207-583-4546

SNOW REMOVAL Aquila Snowplowing - residential & commercial Bridgton – Naples – Sebago Rob 207-310-3370 Webber Snowplowing Service Residential & private roads Naples/Sebago/Bridgton/Casco/Harrison Craig (207) 831-8354

SURVEYORS F. Jonathan Bliss, P.L.S. Bliss & Associates Surveying, Land Planning 693 Main St, Lovell 207-925-1468 blissinc@fairpoint.net 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

TAXIDERMIST Trapper’s Taxidermy Jason Pingree 112 Bush Row Rd Denmark 207-452-2091

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Organic lawn & garden maintenance Shoreline restoration Stuart Automotive Creative stonework, property watch Free Junk Car Removal Snowplowing & sanding 838-9569 207-693-6646 www.clementbros.com Handy Hands Property Maintenance Comprehensive custom service Caretaking – long or short term A-Z/lot clearing to structure & grounds care 647-8291 Lawrence Construction & Property Management Carpentry-Remodeling-Painting Snow removal 25+ years exp.

Fully insured 207-452-9000

REAL ESTATE Chalmers Real Estate 100 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-3311 Lakes Region Properties “At the Lights in Naples” Waterfront, Residential Commercial & Land 207-693-7000 Oberg Agency Residential, Business, Lake Shore Property 132 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858

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TREE SERVICE Q-Team & Cook’s Tree Service Removal-pruning-cabling-chipping Stump grinding-bucket work-bobcat Crane-licensed & fully insured Q Team 693-3831 or Cook’s 647-4051 Toll free 207-693-3831 www.Q-Team.com Rice Tree Service – Sheldon Rice Complete tree service – free estimates Removal-prune-chipping-stump grinding Licensed and insured Utility and Landscape Arborist Waterford ME – 583-2474

VETERINARY N. D. Beury, DVM Spay/Neuter – Well-pet care North Bridgton For Appointment 583-2121 Bridgton Veterinary Hospital Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Rt. 117, Bridgton, ME 647-8804 Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Route 302, Fryeburg 207-935-2244 Norway Veterinary Hospital Naples Clinic Corner Rte. 302 & Lambs Mill Rd.

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(Continued from Page B) groups. Many organizations are here to help our citizens, and themselves, by putting on these meals.

Please contact our code enforcement officer, Robbie Baker, if you, or your organization, want to allow small signs on the island for short periods of time.

Tom Stone Bridgton

Chance meetings

To The Editor: As I sat for four hours in Boston’s South Station bus terminal waiting for my bus to Conway, N.H., I came upon what I would like to believe is the best in our humanity.

As I sat in the middle of a bench constructed for three at gate number 14, there was a 20-year-old old Mexican

blind man who arrived in the United States from Mexico four months ago. He had been traveling by bus four months throughout America. Now, he was on his way to join his father and brother, both of whom had recently found jobs in Seattle, Wash. His name was Abraham and he barely spoke English. Abraham’s mother and younger siblings, he said, remain in Mexico, hoping there will be more hope and stability for the family in the United States.

He said that where he lived in Mexico, there had been a rise in the power of drug cartels and enough senseless, rambling killings to force the family to find refuge elsewhere.

I was honored to be recruited to lead this young man to the men’s room where I handed him over to kind men.

The strangers I recruited made sure Abraham was okay until he reappeared and I could steer him back to the bench at gate 14.

On the other side of me sat a tall handsome young

man, black as coal with a lovely smile who said he was a short-order cook in Boston.

He was waiting for a bus, he said, to take him to Worcester, Mass., where he would be visiting his very ambitious girlfriend. Raylene, he said, was attending school and majoring in accounting while handling three part-time jobs. He was frightened that she was wearing herself out. Eric and I fell into conversation because he was reading over my shoulder a book titled, Stitches, written by one of my favorite authors, Anne Lamott. My open book was resting on my lap to make this feat possible. Eric apologized profusely when I took notice. We connected when he said how much he identified with what was being said in the book about the unpredictable nature of life and the struggle he was having with faith and how the journey of faith was akin to the slow process of making a new tapestry one stitch at a time. During the course of conversation, Eric let me know he lost his beloved 27-year-old brother

last summer to suicide. After discussing the struggle both of us had with our faith journey, he read me his own prayers and poetry.

During our four-hour wait, Eric also helped Abraham by bringing him a cup of coffee and a hamburger. He proved to be a patient listener while conversing with this blind Mexican stranger despite Abraham’s broken English.

We all had some good laughs when we miscommunicated. If it was not enough to have such easy camaraderie between a 20-year-old blind Mexican and 31-year-old black short-order cook and myself, a 74-year-old white woman, our group expanded to include a highly educated woman in her sixties (also interested in writing) who ran an inn at Martha’s Vineyard.

It seems she would be traveling on the same bus with Abraham, so she offered to help him — at least to New York. Her name was June Parker. It turned out that June and I knew many of the same people on the Vineyard. We

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25. Actor’s domain 28. Trans-Siberian Railroad city 30. *Last year’s power _____ 35. Younger sister to Katniss 37. Larger-than-life 39. Tolerate 40. Milano moolah 41. India bigwig 43. Network of nerves 44. Like a lemon 46. Cough syrup balsam 47. Inevitable occurrence 48. Tip of lion’s tail 50. Shipping hazard 52. Bell and Barker 53. Swerves 55. Orinoco or Grande 57. *Type of Super Bowl venue

61. Kool & the Gang’s 1983 hit 64. Boston hockey player 65. 34th pres.

67. Haley to Manny on “Modern Family” 69. Moved like Argo 70. *It’s raised for field goals 71. Mauritanian village, Boeir _____ 72. The Benevolent and Protective Order of ____ 73. Fossil fuel 74. Sound like Wilbur DOWN 1. “___ we there yet?”

2. *Manning in 2006 3. Soybean curd 4. Novelist _____ Zola 5. Go-getter 6. Medicinal succulent 7. R in rpm 8. *Frequent Super Bowl host, but not this year 9. Lime-rich soil 10. American Society for Clinical Investigation 11. Like Beethoven 12. Gaelic 15. Come up with a sum 20. Divine presence 22. Tokyo, once 24. Bicycles on skis 25. Water balloon sound 26. “All My Children” vixen 27. Firestone ware, pl.

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31. *It’s artificial at this year’s Super Bowl 32. Elite military unit 33. _____-percha tree 34. The Three Musketeers’ swords 36. *Halftime entertainer 38. His was a merry old soul 42. Donkey in Latin America 45. “Above and ______” 49. ___ Tzu of “Tao Te Ching” fame 51. *They play at host venue 54. Between wash and dry 56. Tear jerker 57. Double reed woodwind

58. Europe/Asia mountain divide 59. Ottoman man 60. “Tomorrow Never ____” 61. *They also play at host venue 62. Infamous Roman 63. Maple, to a botanist 66. New Zealander parrot 68. *Super Bowl begins at 6:25 p.m. in this zone

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shared views on politics, the difficulties both of us had with forgiveness and doubts about how to proceed in a highly polarized world. June’s best friend was a woman named Betty Burton, who mentored me as Father Craig Hacker and I produced a symposium on Hunger Insecurity and Sustainable Agriculture at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in November. So a conversation between two strangers in a bus station became a very meaningful one to four of us — all seekers, trying best we can to keep our faith, a semblance of economic security and a belief in justice within a tumultuous world that somehow seems to be at a tipping point between the downhill slope of decline and a hopeful resurgence in all that is best within us.

That happened on Dec. 27.

I suspect our brief encounter was simply a moment of grace to give us hope. Indeed, I believe if the heart is open, there are compelling tales to be told among people — even during chance encounters — to remind us of what is best in our common humanity. There can be danger and risk, but a good indicator with regard to safety in an approach to strangers is facial expression, body language and a tone of voice that seems foreign to those who relate to strangers strictly through technology.

Now, time to bring matters closer to home within our own community. Thank you Autumn Johnson for your excellent letter to the editor about the difference between hunting as survival, rather than hunting as a competitive

sport. I’ve known you since you were nine years old and I now see a maturity in you that is beyond your 20 years.

And thank you Cindy Alden. I do not know you, but your last letter was the one I wish I had written on the same subject last week.

As usual, I thank Henry Precht for representing viewpoints that make sense to me when it comes to foreign policy.

And, of course, I once more thank Mike Corrigan, who as “agent Y” introduced us to the worst of the kind of blathering that becomes fodder for the creation of or exposure of the Agent Ys in this world.

I thank so many who balance my excessively angry reactivity. Although, I am very aware that some people — whether they be gay, Indian, Democrat or Republican — can lie about who or what is responsible for their victimization, I must refrain from going ballistic, thus becoming part of the problem when the suggestion is that morally good and economically successful Republican, conservative, heterosexual Christians are exempt from “adolescent narcissism” and all other forms of stereotyping, discrimination, labeling and scapegoating that has been going on forever even though Jesus Christ and many of the prophets and martyrs were ostracized and sacrificed when they did their best to make love, justice and peace between God’s imperfect but beloved children, their highest priority.

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January 16, 2014, The Bridgton News, Page 11B

You can go home, but…

Our clan — nine of us with an age range of 70 years — decided to dig down and inspect our roots.

That meant a week-long visit over Christmas to Savannah, Ga., a place a majority of us had never visited and where only one (me) had grown up. That meant I got to dig up most of the memories and tell most of the stories.

We started out from Maryland on Sunday and returned on the next weekend. So did, it would appear, a majority of car owners on the eastern seaboard. Congestion at both ends slowed us to a crawl.

Twice, it could be attributed to gawking at an off-highway accident; occasionally to slower speeds as the road went up a hill or as me-firsters dodged in and out changing lanes. Mainly, however, crowding was simply the consequence of too many of us on the road.

In our vehicle we ruminated on what remedies might reduce the congestion (and inherent dangers). Give every car owner a number and permit travel only by odd or even numbers on rush days. Sell permits for travel over, say, 100 miles.

Require more goods to be shipped by rail, rather than

trucks, and subsidize expansion of the system.

Thus, does the liberal, autocratic mind work.

It had worked to achieve the beautiful, human scale historic part of Savannah.

The city’s preservation was, in good part, a function of a less than dynamic economy, which didn’t have the purpose or energy to tear down the old and build new. Squares laid out by the city’s founder, live oaks dripping with Spanish moss, brick or wooden houses built by craftsmen (like Bridgton’s) and conforming to local standards invite one to stroll. The enterprise and wisdom of the Savannah College of Art and Design contributed mightily, buying up and using outdated structures — old schools, jails, the armory and such.

Since my time the city has grown — government offices take up much more downtown space, as

do hotels. Outside the old town, new money capitalism has moved in with fast food, box stores and other North Windham-like sprawl.

Depressing, but a different world, not traditional and true Savannah.

One fundamental change is cheering: race relations are vastly improved. In my day, African-Americans rarely ventured beyond the rigid color line and then usually to work in the homes of whites. On this visit, we saw handsome mixed race couples in restaurants or in squares being photographed for their weddings. Young black men and women held front line jobs as efficient hostesses in restaurants or managing tourist operations.

The praised female mayor is black.

Back to a somber note: While the 11-year-old and his father tossed a football in Forsyth Park, I tried to locate high school class-

mates. It was a toss-up whether more had moved out of town (like me) or moved up to new lodgings above the clouds. Most of the remaining bunch suffered one or more of the afflictions that age brings.

The city brought back memories of my parents. Both were conservative Republicans in a then solid Democratic state. Both believed strongly in education (neither having been to college); my father tried unsuccessfully to get the city to improve Negro schools.

They strongly disliked both Roosevelts, who promoted change. They spoke their minds — quietly and based on facts — never distorting or ranting as we too often hear and read from today’s right-wing descendants.

Back to a lasting virtue of the city and region: Its food. We came determined to find the best barbecue and seafood offerings. From North Carolina to Savannah, we dined only in local establishments, never a chain. In our rented apartment, we drifted toward the Italian (which didn’t exist in my youth). Our Christmas Eve dinner was pasta with clams; Christmas morning HOME, Page 12B

(Continued from Page B) cially diligent, and not break something that belongs to the neighbor.

There is nothing like manual labor to kick a person right into the present moment. Yet, somehow that moment is overlaid and crisscrossed with memories of similar experiences.

Down comes the snow.

Down comes the snow from the roof, from the deck, from the pathways.

In some areas, the snow must be removed a second time to make room for the next, wintery mix of weather.

For example, after each lightweight snowstorm, I use the shovel to sweep the snow from my deck; and then I shovel the snow away from the porch to make room for the next snowstorm. Being prepared makes it easier.

After almost each storm, people are forced to remove the mounds of snow created by the snowplows that have made plowing passes.

During the winter, human beings receive a blessing and a curse in equal measure. A snowplow truck helps people get out onto the main road; a snowplow

truck gives people more shoveling to do.

Shoveling snow is a sure sign of winter, both a blessing and a curse; the winter’s weather is that which can cause some cursing.

Who hasn’t uttered a few choice words during the slip-slide-almost fall walk between the doorstep and the parked vehicle? Who hasn’t faced four doors frozen shut on their vehicle? Who hasn’t moaned from lower back or shoulder pain the day after doing substantial shoveling or sanding?

But, there is joy in the

chores we do during winter.

One of my more fond snow shoveling memories is when I was going to college, and came home to North Kenai for my Christmas break. My siblings were also in college, and we were all back home for the holidays.

The owner of the processing plant that I mentioned early had established Cook Inlet Processing in our hometown. CIP supplied us with summer-time jobs (and college money!) during the salmon season. There was a buying station and a processing plant with numerous

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by Henry Precht BN Columnist

Honoring fallen game warden Bill would require coverage for bone marrow testing

AUGUSTA – When Fryeburg native Maj. Gregory Sanborn of the Maine Warden Service found out that he had cancer, his family, friends and co-workers gathered around him immediately. When he passed away last February, his community looked for ways to continue to honor him.

It wasn’t long before Rep. Helen Rankin, D-Hiram, heard from some friends that there was a group looking to enact legislation to require that bone marrow testing be covered under health insurance plans.

“Maj. Sanborn was beloved and so many people tried to help him,” said Rankin. “He was so young and it was eye-opening for many people to see his struggle and fight.”

Sanborn had a form of a cancer that attacks the immune system, requiring a bone marrow transplant.

More than a thousand people were added to bone marrow donor roles as a result of local efforts to test.

Rankin’s bill was introduced to the entire Legislature this week and is scheduled for a public hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 2 p.m., in the Cross Building, Room 220, in Augusta.

The Legislature’s Insurance and Financial Services Committee will hear testimony and decide whether to require health insurance coverage for laboratory fees up to $150 arising from human leukocyte antigen testing performed to establish bone marrow transplantation suitability.

“The hope is that more people will get tested if the cost is covered,” Rankin said. “It took a tremendous amount of fundraising to hold the testing drives for Maj. Sanborn. Testing saves lives.”

Sanborn died in February 2013 at age 47 after battling cancer for more than a year.

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News item excerpt: An orchid for Azel W. Founce, who conceived and so successfully put over the first Soap Box Derby ever to be held in Bridgton. The Derby was run off Saturday afternoon on Church Street before an enthusiastic and cheering gallery of townspeople. Max Wentworth carried off the big money, $20 in the speed contest. Richard Wyman took sec-

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by having means of quick travel, charter trips, express and air mail, pleasure trips, and by giving publicity to the town therefore drawing in more summer tourists. He touched upon financing and mentioned forming a stock company.

Editor’s Note: That is a good idea that the Town Manager made the other night to ladies of the PBW Club — that more women ought to seek public office in the town. We hesitate to mention it ourselves, but we have always thought that the women should be represented on the board of selectmen.

Now that there are seven on the board, this might be a good time to act upon Mrs. Wentworth’s suggestion.

Editor’s Note: We aren’t making much progress in obtaining relief from our mechanical difficulties, but “the show must go on” and we are making every possible effort to get straightened out. Wednesday, we made a tour of some of the neighboring print shops to see if we couldn’t borrow some needed material to tide us over until we could get some sort of action from the factory, but while we found them sympathetic, we also discovered that they were in the same boat as we are. Strikes in the factory among the workers that produce the material that a printer must have are the root of the difficulties.

The latter part of last week we had a representative of the factory combing the City

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Here’s an Irish saying that I thought up:

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(Continued from Page B) of us would rise up and call them blessed. A pedestrian doesn’t stand much of a show in the middle of the street especially during the recurring thaws and freeze-ups.

It always makes us “feel our age” when we are picking our way down Main Hill some of these icy mornings, to have the youngsters pass us on the hop, skip, jump, but it jars an old fellow to the roots of his toenails when he gets a fall on the hard and frozen ground especially when he strikes on a tender and unprotected portion of anatomy.

Even if it doesn’t injure him physically, it detracts from his dignity. And by the same token when some motorist dashes by during one of these sloppy spells, sending a cold stream of slush down our shirt front, it raises the bristles on the back of our neck.

News item excerpt: Approximately 58 people, representing Bridgton, Harrison and Norway attended the meeting held on Tuesday evening in Central Maine Hall in the interest of having an airport in Bridgton, and at which Town Manager E.A. Wentworth presided.

Burnelle G. Hawkins was principal speaker, emphatically stating his belief that Bridgton should have an airport and presenting the many benefits which would come from it to the young people, to the boys entering the service and returning home from the service, to the school programs, to people in general

freezers and a salmon egg, or roe, room.

Anyhow, the owner called our family home, and asked if my brother, sister and I would like to get paid to clear the snow from the roof of the CIP building.

A few friends joined us for the four-hour job. We sang popular songs and substituted snow-related lyrics so we had a nice rhythm for pushing the snow across the large, flat, roof. After we were done with the work, we took turns jumping off the roof into the highest mound of still soft snow.

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Face it: Problem-solving is not our strong suit

(Continued from Page B) proval or outrage the fallback facial expression, then everyone grows to accept the lie, and soon enough, it’s fact.

Because any message reverberates a thousand times an hour in the echo chamber, perception becomes reality.

Those who get out front by framing the discussion find themselves already halfway there. Once the mainstream media begins thoughtlessly making noises that rhyme with the most pervasive of these lies, the argument’s won without ever being argued.

The distortion becomes the basis for all discussion, an a priori condition. We can’t afford to pay, for example.

Or: The safety net = “entitlements.” How about this one: The poor are “takers;” those leeches are getting rich off welfare.

These are opinions, not facts; they should be the basis for argument, not the starting points for all discussion.

Here are a few examples of unprovable assertions you may have heard your local newspeople repeating, imag-

ining they’re just laying down the objective argument: • The federal deficit is the most serious problem facing America and it must be addressed with a program of austerity, or our grandchildren will live to curse our names. (More likely, they’ll curse our names because of austerity — but neither assertion is a demonstrated fact.)

• Climate change is controversial — and even if it is real, man’s role in it is uncertain. (97% of climatologists agree it’s a fundamental and elementary chemistry and physics problem, one exacerbated by industrial civilization; in science, uncertainty is relative.)

• “Obamacare has failed.”

(It might, eventually — but this meme was repeated incessantly before 95% of the program even got underway!)

Well, pick your sound bite of the day. How can we get honest discussions based on facts, if the media itself refuses to examine reality critically? And if the media won’t challenge assumptions, why

should the public?

It gets tiresome to hear how the “job creators” (jobs for Mexico and China?

— what jobs?) need government to get out of the way; how flawlessly Wall Street would run with no regulation at all; how very well we’ve done with that much less government, following the sequester; how the economy is doing so well, just look at that glorious Dow-Jones average! All cases “proven” by unsupported assertion.

America and capitalism still have a lot going for themselves — but capitalism needs government to regulate it, stimulate it and to compensate for its unintended consequences (pollution, monopoly, etc.: what Milton Friedman called “neighborhood effects,” the equivalent of “friendly fire” of the world of economics.) We don’t need too much government control, either, but the lack of it allowed 2008 to happen — and not much has been done since to correct incipient problems in the real and phony economies.

Problem-solving in a democracy depends on defining the problem first.

We could be working on high unemployment and even higher underemployment; income inequality at its highest levels in a century; neglected national and state infrastructure; actually solving the inefficiencies and excessive costs of health care instead of applying a Band-Aid; addressing sustainable energy and the potential effects of climate change; the pernicious and deleterious effects on money in political contributions and lobbying; on and on. This would be much more important work than taking Head Start away from poor kids, and food stamps away from the unemployed, and votes away from the already marginally-franchised.

But, no. We can’t be bothered to solve real problems.

Our leaders in both parties are like the man who comes home to discover his house is on fire and walks calmly inside and sits down to watch TV.

Fixing our whiteness in schools (Continued from Page B) the color of their skin and not the content of their character.

Martin Luther King would be appalled.

Holder and Education Secretary Arne Duncan have been intimidating schools, I mean “gathering data” for a while now and they claim that, “Although black students made up 15% of students in the data collection, they made up more than a third of students suspended once, 44% of those suspended more than once and more than a third of students expelled.” Neither Holder nor Duncan offer any data evidencing that racial discrimination is what causes the disparity. They assume no one will ask, I guess. To them, the numbers are enough. If blacks are disciplined more, it must be because of racism, not because of their behavior.

Around the country, the school districts being intimidated, I mean, “studied,” have tried kissing up to Holder and Duncan by spending millions re-training teachers to root out their unconscious

“institutional racism” and make them conscious of their “white privilege.” According to Williamette Week, “Portland Public Schools has [sic] spent millions to help stop racial profiling of students in discipline cases. [but] The problem is getting worse.” Principal Verenice Gutierrez of Harvey Scott K-8 School in Portland said the very mention of eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches could be racist, because Somalian students don’t eat them.

I’m not making this up.

Nathan Harnden, writing in “The College Fix,” describes the extensive trainings, staff meetings, classroom observations and other workshops teachers must deal with to change their teaching methods when dealing with minority students. He quotes the “Portland Tribune”: “[T]he first day of the school year for staff, for example, the first item of business for teachers at Scott School was to have a Courageous Conversation - to examine a news article and discuss the ‘white privilege’

it conveys.”

All this comes from a company called “Pacific Education Group,” or “PEG” owned and operated by Glenn Singleton. Like President Obama, Singleton is a disciple of Derrick Bell’s “Critical Race Theory” which purports that something called “systemic racism” permeates white culture according to Bell’s theory. Virtually all us white people are consciously or unconsciously racist, so Singleton, Obama, Holder, and Bell are determined to cure us of it. PEG sends its trainers coast to coast on the taxpayer dime to do so.

I’ve written about “white privilege” before in this space. My wife received indoctrination while working at Tri-County Mental Health in Bridgton in the 1990s. At least one, and probably several of the student teachers assigned to my classroom was assigned Peggy Macintosh’s 1988 essay “White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack” by the University of Southern Maine as are

You can go home again, but…

(Continued from Page 11B) was panettone. Christmas dinner began with two fixings of oysters followed by grilled whole salmon and a homemade pecan and date pudding.

Driving home we stopped in Charleston, a competi-

tor city which we agreed indeed merited second place, to walk along the Battery in the warming sun to gaze out at Fort Sumter where the “War of Northern Aggression” began when the locals fired on and failed to capture the Yankee outpost.

My South Carolina cousins

dug up cannon balls in their traditional, then run-down now gentrified, Charleston home.

After we had another serving of grits with shrimp, we pushed off north toward home.

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thousands, perhaps millions of other college students around the country.

In his first major speech after being confirmed as US Attorney General in 2009, Eric Holder said America was a “nation of cowards” when it comes to talking about race. This writer would suggest that Mr. Holder is obsessed with it. He threatens “strong action” against schools that suspend black students or turn them over to law enforcement more often than students of any other color. He wants schools to treat disruptive young black males as victims of racism at the hands of teachers insufficiently conscious of their “whiteness.” Black students need “restorative justice” delivered through “courageous conversations” (whatever the heck those are) rather than discipline.

Looks like I retired none too soon from my long career in our public schools.

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By Stan Cohen Medicare Volunteer Counselor Not all benefits under Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans are valuable to everyone.

Before you choose or change a standard Medigap plan, make sure that what you are buying are benefits you really need or want to pay for. Here are some details: • Core benefits — which all 10 Medigap plans cover — include co-insurance for some Part A (inpatient) services, the cost of three pints of blood each year, the 20% co-insurance under Part B, and some hospice co-payments. These are very valuable benefits, but plans K and L cover them at only 50% and 75% respectively.

• Skilled Nursing is covered at 100% by Medicare for the first 20 days of each benefit period. Since stays in most skilled nursing facilities are not usually that long, the skilled nursing Medigap benefit could be marginal (and is not covered at all by Medigap Plans A or B).

• The Part A deductible (for inpatient stays) means that you pay $1,216 each benefit period in 2014. Even one day as an inpatient could be more than $1,216. All Medigap plans (except Plan A) cover this deductible. It is an important benefit. Plans K, L and M, however, cover the Part A deductible at less than 100% until you reach the out-of-pocket annual limit.

• The Part B deductible is $147 — same as last year.

You pay this one-time, annual deductible after your first doctor visit(s) or for other Part B services. Only two Medigap plans cover it (Plans C and F). When comparing plan premiums you should take this into consideration. It is equivalent to $12.25 per month.

• Part B excess is the amount that you would have to pay for physician services when the doctor does not take assignment from Medicare. That means he/she is not a Medicare participating physician and is allowed to charge Medicare patients 15% more than the Medicare approved amount. If you have one of the two Medigap plans (F or G) that cover this “excess,” your Medigap will pay it. But with the exception of certain specialists, the vast majority of doctors “take assignment” and they accept the Medicare approved amount for their services. Which, in my opinion, makes “Part B Excess” a borderline benefit.

• Foreign Travel Emergency expense (which is covered

by Plans C, D, F, G, M and N) is not much of a benefit for most beneficiaries. It has a $250 per year deductible, and covers at 80%.

If you are thinking about changing your Medigap plan or are a new Medicare beneficiary, I encourage you to talk with a health insurance broker before you make a final decision.

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 your Agency on Aging at 800-427-7411 for assistance.