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‘Repeal could be devastating’
GETTING SOME ANSWERS — U.S. Senator Angus King spoke with Bridgton Hospital administrators and physicians regarding the effects of repeal of the Affordable Care Act. (Rivet Photo)
By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Rather than simply listening to politicians talk about what effects repeal of the Affordable Care Act will have on the country, U.S. Senator Angus King returned home to find some answers. One stop was Bridgton Hospital last Friday. Meeting with hospital administrators and physicians, Sen. King started the roundtable discussion with a simple comment, “Tell me what I need to know” about opioids abuse and health insurance coverage. He heard plenty. Dr. Craig Smith said when he arrived here 12 years ago, he was “surprised to see what people were struggling with here,” in terms of drug abuse. Seeing the number of cases grow and grow, Dr. Smith became licensed to treat patients with suboxone. He also added a counseling piece to help patients turn their lives around. “Have you seen successes?” Sen. King asked. Dr. Smith replied, “Absolutely. We’ve seen people go back to work, go back to school. Yes, there can be relapses. But, people get to a place where they don’t want to go back.” One barrier keeping some people from
treatment, Dr. Smith said, is insurance coverage. “Costs of treatment can keep people from coming in. We try to get those with no insurance some coverage, but their perception is that if they can’t pay, they can’t get help,” Dr. Smith said. Three local physicians are working with suboxone, and do have openings. “The real tragedy is that when someone gets to the point they want to get help and they can’t get in,” Sen. King said. Bridgton Hospital Board Chairman Phil Libby never thought he would hear “Maine” and “heroin” used in the same sentence. “That problem wasn’t ours, it was in the big cities,” he said. Sen. King felt there was a stigma about drug users, but today, those entangled by opioid addiction come from all walks of life and all age groups. When Dr. Wenda Saunders started her pediatric practice 25 years ago, Bridgton Hospital had a “low level” of care. Mothers using opioids were sent to bigger hospitals for delivery “because of the monitoring (of babies) and training needed by the nursing staff.” “We felt it was unfair for mothers to not be able to deliver locally,” Dr. Saunders said. Today, mothers using sub-
oxone can deliver at BH. Central Maine Healthcare systemwide, 25 to 30% of babies delivered last year had moms who were using opioids or suboxone, Frum reported. If marijuana is added, the numbers increase further. Finding a “prevention tool” that works is something politicians and law enforcement continue to search for. Dr. Smith said the key still remains early education. “My sense is that people choose to do it (use drugs) the first time, but then they have no chance after,” Sen. King said. Dr. Smith agreed. Drug use “hijacks” brain function, especially decision-making. People no longer think rationally, but focus more on the need (more drugs) right now. “Let me know how I can help,” said Sen. King, who noted he heard the disturbing statistic that a person dies each day due to drug abuse. Conversation then switched to effects of ACA repeal. Early last Thursday morning (2 a.m. to be precise, Sen. King noted), the Senate voted 51-48 to repeal. Sen. Susan Collins voted in favor of repeal, while Sen. King offered an amendment to continue healthcare coverage for workers who work in particularly high-risk industries such as CONCERNS, Page 3A
Disagreement to volunteerism Krieg takes new
By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — There are a number of phrases to describe the unfolding of events for one Naples woman. “Every cloud has a silver lining” or “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade” are a couple of sayings that could sum it up. Four months ago, Naples resident Suzanne Deschenes had a negative encounter with a town employee while signing her sons up for Youth Football League at the Plummer Memorial Field. Her complaint turned into an online petition to remove
or discipline the employee, Naples Recreation Director Harvey Price. A few hundred people signed the iPetition and there were more than 80 comments posted. This is something she has not let the Naples Board of Selectmen forget. During the public participation time on Jan. 9, Deschenes expressed her displeasure about a course Price took through the Maine Municipal Association (MMA). After reading a comment posted about Harvey on the iPetition page, she provided what she thought were more appropriate classes
designed to improve skills used in dealing with the public. The positive spin is: Deschenes, a working mom who is raising four children, has decided to volunteer for Naples committees. “The last question I have is about the Naples Recreation and the Land Use committees,” Deschenes said. “I want to get that action going so we could get some good, positive energy in Naples,” she said. According to Naples Town Manager Ephrem Paraschak, a total of almost a half-dozen people have expressed inter-
est in serving on those two committees. Deschenes asked how the town was advertising the openings on these two committees that the board had hoped to start up again — with new mandates. The Naples Land Use Committee met prior to the completion of the Causeway, plus other public property has been acquired since then. The Naples Recreation Committee would most likely be tasked with updating the rules for using recreational areas such as the Town Beach. VOLUNTEERING, Page 6A
Takeout plan tabled By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Marie Kushner was in junior high school when her family moved to a home off Lake House Road in Naples. She remembers getting off the bus with friends and buying candy at the country store located on the Causeway before walking home. Her career choice of engineering forced her to move away from the Lake Region, but she returned to Naples about 15 years ago and is an active member of Naples Main Street. Now, recently laid off from her job, Kushner has a dream of operating a takeout food and catering business out of her home on Long Lake. The home is located next to Long Lake Marina and is set back more than 250 feet from the high water mark. So, the Shoreland Zoning Ordinance does not affect the building, but comes into play with the installation of temporary structures such as picnic tables, canopies for shade or reprieve from the rain and any stage setup for live music. On Tuesday, the Naples Planning Board voted to table approval of her plans with the objective of working with her to get the business off the ground. The vote to table the item was 5-0. Larry Anton and Doug Bogdan were absent from the meeting. This was the second time TABLED, Page 2A
TRUSTING HER TEAMMATES — Flyer and captain Abby Green waits to be caught by her Lake Region cheerleading teammates Kelsey Wight, Emma Fagone, Brooke Chase and Kristen Jackson during a halftime routine in Nutting Gym. Last weekend, the Lakers placed fourth at a competition, and are now getting ready for Regionals set for Saturday, Jan. 28. “The girls are all very excited about our next competition and we are all feeling very confident!” Coach Kaitlyn Hall said. “Regardless of the outcome, Brittany (Coach Perreault) and I are very proud of how far they have come this season!” (Rivet Photo)
planning position By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer As Anne Krieg read an advertisement sent to her to consider, the more she read the more she became intrigued. “I looked into the position and what it entailed and it interested me,” Krieg said. “I have never done regional planning so it’s a good career move for me to have a new challenge, but still apply the skill set I have amassed in the last 25 years!” Krieg is leaving Bridgton LEAVING — Anne as its director of planning, Krieg has accepted a economic and community position in Rockland. development next month to accept the position as director of the Mid-Coast Regional Planning Commission in Rockland. The Mid-Coast Regional Planning Commission (MCRPC) is a nonprofit organization that provides a wide range of land use, transportation and economic planning services to its member communities in Waldo and Knox Counties, Maine. These services may either be at no cost to communities or provided on a contract-for-fee basis, depending on the type and level of service. The service area includes: Appleton, Belfast, Belmont, Brooks, Camden, Cushing, Friendship, Hope, Islesboro, Jackson, Knox, Liberty, Lincolnville, Monroe, Montville, Morrill, North Haven, Northport, Owls Head, Rockland, Rockport, Saint George, Searsmont, South Thomaston, Swanville, Thomaston, Union, Vinalhaven, Waldo, Warren and Washington. The commission has an eight-member executive board. Krieg submitted her letter of resignation to Bridgton Town Manager Robert Peabody Jr. last Wednesday, Jan. 11. “This position relocates me to be closer to my family (Bar Harbor) and offers a new challenge in regional planning,” she wrote in her letter. “It has been overall a positive experience and we have done some great things in Bridgton, and there will be more to come, I am certain. Your support as a manager has been the best I have ever received so please accept my gratitude for your hard work and service. My skills have grown here and I am proud of my service to the community. The department heads here also are the best I have ever worked with and I will miss them immensely.” Krieg plans to outline work she expects to complete before moving on. Her start date with the Mid-Coast Commission is Feb. 21. “I asked for a lengthy time to commence my new position so I could prepare the office adequately for the next director here,” she wrote. “I will also prepare a project list with tasks to be done after I leave.” Manager Peabody praised Krieg’s work since she became the town’s planner back in 2012. “I believe the town was fortunate to find an individual having expertise in all three. Of the three, economic development is the hardest to measure success as one’s efforts KRIEG, Page 10A
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Naples takeout food plan tabled by board (Continued from Page 1A) Kushner’s plan had appeared on the planning board agenda. The previous meeting was held on Dec. 20. The next meeting is slated for Feb. 7. According to Kushner’s testimony, the first meeting had left her dismayed. “At the last meeting, I was extremely disappointed with the planning board. I felt like I was being treated as an outsider,” Kushner said. “At last meeting, I was told I couldn’t have tables. I have a license. I am entitled to tables,” she said, referring to an e-mail from the state. “Less than 50% of the income I generate will come from tables,” she said. Her plan is to have prepackaged food available. Some people will pick it up and take it home, while others may choose to pick up their food and find a nearby picnic table, she said. Meanwhile, the catered events are her bread and butter, she said. During her discussion with the planning board, she asked if she could at least be permitted with the town to do six catering events during the year until the business site plan was approved. She said that for big catering events, she could use her father’s property off Kansas Road for parking and shuttle guests to her Causeway locale. “I am not looking to have catering events every single weekend, but if I find one that is profitable, I would like to do that,” Kushner said. “I should be able to do that as a business.” “This is an important aspect for my business to survive,” Kushner said. According to Naples Code
Enforcement Officer Renee Carter, “Within the Village District, the town voted to have limited commercial. With limited commercial, it an easier fix: Write a letter to the Ordinance Review Committee and go before the (Naples Board of) Selectmen.” Some of the board’s concerns included parking spaces, the state Fire Marshall’s Office review, operating more than one business from her residence, and the placement of seasonal structures in the Shoreland Zone, which is 100 feet from the high water mark. Upon looking at a document showing a table of what is kosher and what is forbidden in the Shoreland Zone, Kushner called Mike Morse, with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Morse specializes in Shoreland Zoning issues. “Last time, I was denied catering in my backyard. The ordinance is very black and white about what you can do and what you cannot do. I called Mike Morse. He told me it was a gray area,” Kushner said. “And, it was up to planning board to decide what can take place and what cannot.” “Most towns will allow what other businesses are doing,” she said. During her time at the microphone, Kushner brought up Shoreland Zoning Ordinance violations that happen every summer at Freedom Café, which is a stone’s throw from her home. Since a public hearing was being held for her plans, other residents spoke about the prospective business. “Naples is a tourist town,” resident Jim Grattelo said.
“Over the last five years, three restaurants have closed. Try to go out to eat on a Friday or Saturday and you’ll wait for two hours to get a table,” he said. “We should welcome any business,” he said. “There are businesses that don’t have parking. They rely on the Causeway or Route 302. She shouldn’t be held to a standard, especially since the town of Naples does not have a parking ordinance,” he said. “We have to figure out a way to help this lady do what she wants to do,” Grattelo said. He said that by the time ordinances are changed and
approved, another two years could pass. One of the ordinances being discussed — that could be changed — is the Limited Commercial Ordinance, which allows for only one business to be operated from buildings in the Village District. A woman who identified herself as Kushner’s friend spoke. “Her vision for her little restaurant — it would be charming in Naples. If we could do her vision, it would be wonderful,” she said. “I wish you could work with business people.” “She has lived here for 15 years and she has been a
very conscientious waterfront homeowner,” the woman said. Planning board member Jimmy Allen spoke. “I am a firm believer of telling the businesses we can work with them. I am very pro-business,” Allen said. Naples resident Nancy Vose also talked during the public hearing. “Have you driven down the Causeway when the reggae is playing? It’s alive,” Vose said. “She (Kushner) is going to have a wedding on the lawn,” she said, describing the big tent, the wedding guests, the music.
“Just to see these things in the ‘Heart of Naples’…It is very exciting and it makes people want to come here,” Vose said. Board member John Thompson, who was acting chair on Monday, spoke. “What Jim (Allen) said is true. I don’t think there is anybody here that is opposed,” Thompson said. “We are here — it is board’s purpose to walk them through. There are a few regulations that we have to follow,” he said. Barbara Adlard said, “Let’s move to table it, and work together to come to a solution.”
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ROUNDTABLE TALK at Bridgton Hospital with U.S. Senator Angus King (right) included Bridgton Hospital president and CEO David Frum (left) and Bridgton Hospital Board of Directors Chairman Phil Libby, along with several BH physicians. (Rivet Photo)
King hears hospital’s concerns
(Continued from Page 1A) forestry, farming, fishing and law enforcement. His amendment failed, 50-49. What impact would ACA repeal have? According to hospital officials: • More than 75,000 Mainers will lose healthcare coverage. These are people who don’t qualify for Medicaid and can’t afford insurance on the private market. • Of those 75,000 people, 11,000 will lose mental health coverage and 8,000 substance abuse help. • Hospitals will feel a significant financial impact since Maine is one of 19 states that did not expand Medicaid under the ACA. • 40,000 Mainers lost Medicaid over the last couple of years. • Under the current state
budget proposal, another 20,000 would be cut from Medicaid and reduces funding to critical access hospitals, such as Bridgton Hospital. David Frum, president and CEO of Bridgton Hospital, told Sen. King that in the absence of an ACA alternative, thousands of Mainers will be without health insurance. “It could have a catastrophic effect on this (financially) sound institution,” Frum said. Loss of insured patients and increases in charity care would force hospitals to alter levels of service. “That’s not where we want to be, but it’s the only place you can be if you lose that revenue base.” Sen. King said some other Maine rural hospitals are right on the edge of closure. Frum was not surprised, knowing a third of small critical hospitals
are operating at a loss. He added the threat is real that some facilities will fail. Doctors feel people suddenly without insurance coverage will either not seek medical help or scale back medication to save money. The end result is greater and more expensive medical problems down the road. Dr. Shayna M. Lemke,
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The Pleasant LakeParker Pond Dam replacement project has been impacted by this winter’s weather. According to Casco Town Manager Dave Morton, “Additional costs are likely to be incurred due to winter conditions.” “We know that cost is about $18,000,” he said. Despite the weatherrelated setbacks, “the Pleasant Lake-Parker Pond Dam replacement project is moving forward,” he said. “The steel reinforcing rods are being tied. The concrete is being” placed, Morton said. “The second coffer dam has been constructed to allow the placement of hatchery pipes. The hatchery pipe project is separate from the dam replacement project, and is being paid for by the State of Maine,” he said, referring to infrastructure of the Casco Fish Hatchery. The money approved for the dam replacement totals $500,000. That includes paying the contractor and the engineer on the job. The cost of the dam replacement is being footed by the towns of Casco and Otisfield, which will split the costs 50-50. At the most recent town meetings, the respective town residents approved $250,000 towards the construction of a new dam to replace the old one, which was no longer holding back water. The Town of Casco voted to take out a bond for the dam and roads.
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Items on Bridgton Police Department blotter These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Monday, January 9 3:46 a.m. Police received a complaint of loud music. 5:57 a.m. A Main Street resident made a harassment complaint. 8:29 a.m. A vehicle went off the road (Harrison Road and Iredale Street intersection) onto a snowbank. 9:21 a.m. A woman turned herself in to police after a warrant for her arrest had been issued. 10:09 a.m. A man turned himself in to police after a probation hold had been issued. 11:30 a.m. A hit-and-run crash occurred on Elm Street. 5:55 p.m. A Little Mountain Lane resident reported a possible IRS phone scam. Tuesday, January 10 3:44 a.m. Police received a missing person report regarding a man who had received some upsetting family news and left a School Street residence on foot. 9:13 p.m. A Main Street resident checked to see if a cell phone had been turned in to police.
TEEN FOUND IN OHIO — Felicia GesimondoGranger was reported missing on Wednesday.
Wednesday, January 11 12:26 p.m. Police received a missing person report regarding a girl, who had run away. Police sent out an alert for the whereabouts of Felicia GesimondoGranger, age 16, who was last seen wearing blue jeans and a gray-hooded coat with red stripes. TV news stations and daily newspapers carried the story and teen’s photo. The girl was found safe in Ohio on Friday morning. Bridgton Police
announced that the teen had been found in a “post on social media.” Chief of Police Richard Stillman said in a prepared statement, “We want to thank the FBI Office in Portland and the many people who took the time to call in tips, which was instrumental in locating Felicia in a timely manner.” 2:44 p.m. Police responded to a call of a disturbance at a Portland Road location. 3:12 p.m. A vehicle slid down Friendship Acres hill and struck a truck. 4:13 p.m. Police attempted to locate a truck, which was reportedly “doing donuts” in a Main Street parking lot and almost struck a couple of cars.’ 6:18 p.m. A vehicle struck a deer while traveling on Stone Road. 6:53 p.m. A vehicle collided with an empty bus on Mountain Road. At 7:30 p.m., police were back on Mountain Road for another collision. 8:53 p.m. Police handled a criminal trespass report at a Mockingbird Lane property, which two unauthorized individuals were inside a home. Thursday, January 12 4:28 a.m. A caller reported
that a car was in a snowbank on Harrison Road. 5:40 and 6:12 a.m. Vehicles were off Willett and Fosterville Roads. 8:33 a.m. Police were alerted that a propane tank had fallen off a vehicle and was laying in the road on North High Street, near Taylor Town Road. 9:26 a.m. Police received a report of alleged child abandonment. 3:47 p.m. A Pond Road resident received a phone call from an individual claiming to be from the U.S. Treasury that he qualified for a loan (believed to be fraudulent) for over $8,000. 6:10 p.m. A caller reported that the neighbor’s friend allegedly broke the mirror on the caller’s car. Friday, January 13 1 p.m. A vehicle struck a deer while traveling on Route 117. 9:56 p.m. A caller heard Bridgton Police were looking for a certain individual, and he “wanted to be sure it wasn’t him.” 10:17 p.m. Police checked a Smith Avenue location after receiving a report of “loud crashing, glass breaking, kids crying and a couple arguing.”
stopped five motorists, and five warnings were issued. 11:19 p.m. Police investigated a report of a suspicious person on Bridgton Road. Friday, January 6 4:29 p.m. Lee Douglas, 32, of Fryeburg was charged with attaching false (license) plates following a stop on Bridgton Road. 9:03 p.m. David S. Durgin, 50, of Denmark was charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (alcohol) following a stop on Bridgton Road. Saturday, January 7 11:10 a.m. Report taken regarding a fraud complaint at a Portland Street location. 6:45 p.m. Civil issue at a Harbor Road location. 11:46 p.m. Animal complaint on Haley Town Road. Sunday, January 8 3:59 a.m. Police assisted Fryeburg Rescue with a call on Fairview Drive. 9:42 p.m. A motor vehicle stop on Main Street resulted in an arrest. Monday, January 9 12:03 to 2:38 a.m. Police made 25 building checks.
4:42 p.m. to 6:48 p.m. Six motor vehicle stops resulted in warnings issued. 10:30 p.m. A motor vehicle crashed on West Fryeburg Road. Tuesday, January 10 7:30 p.m. A non-reportable motor vehicle crash occurred on Fish Street. Wednesday, January 11 5 a.m. Police checked an alarm at Molly Ockett Middle School. Thursday, January 12 12:47 to 1:44 a.m. Police made 14 building checks. 7 p.m. Police investigated juvenile offenses on Park Street. 9:25 p.m. An animal complaint was received. 10:33 p.m. Police received a suspicious person report. Friday, January 13 2:47 a.m. A theft occurred on Pebble Circle. 2:48 p.m. A motor vehicle crash occurred on Fish Street. Sunday, January 15 5:52 a.m. Police assisted Fryeburg Rescue with a call at a Howe Street residence. 6:20 p.m. Police handled a landlord-tenant dispute.
Saturday, January 14 6:20 p.m. Police were sent to a Mountain Road location due to a disturbance reportedly caused by an intoxicated individual. 6:23 p.m. Police reportedly found a man “passed out” in a car on Mountain Road. Sunday, January 15
11:32 a.m. Police assisted United Ambulance personnel with a woman who had fell on ice on Moose Pond Drive. 4:32 p.m. A caller, who is interested on purchasing rental properties in Bridgton, sought information regarding crime here and about a “neighborhood” of interest.
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These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing): Monday, January 2 2:10 p.m. Animal complaint on Fish Street. 5:22 to 6:06 p.m. Four motor vehicle stops resulted in warnings. 7:32 p.m. A traffic complaint on West Fryeburg Road was ruled unfounded. 8:09 p.m. Suspicious activity reported at Fryeburg Academy. Tuesday, January 3 8:16 a.m. Littering complaint on Corn Shop Road. 3:24 p.m. Nonreportable crash on West Fryeburg Road.
5:03 p.m. Domestic disturbance investigated on West Fryeburg Road. 9:53 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Bridgton Road. Wednesday, January 4 1:04 a.m. Police assisted Fryeburg Rescue with a call on Portland Street. 8:42 a.m. Motor vehicle crash at Silver Parkway. 10:48 a.m. Motor vehicle crash on Bradley Street. 1:01 p.m. Suspicious activity on Lovell Road. 8:48 p.m. Motor vehicle crash west of Canal Bridge on Main Street. Thursday, January 5 7:42 to 9:55 p.m. Police
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LINCOLN, CALIF. — Dr. Chester (Chet) Lob, 90, of Lincoln, Calif., beloved husband of Mitzi Lob, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 around 7:20 a.m. at the Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, in Auburn, Calif. attended by Mitzi, who had kept constant vigil at his bedside. Born in New Orleans, La. on March 30, 1926, Chet spent his formative years in an area now known as the “Garden District” just a few blocks from Audubon Park. Chet attended elementary school at LaSalle Elementary School within easy walking distance from home. Chet graduated high school from Fortier H.S. in New Orleans, where he was inspired by his math teacher to pursue a lifelong interest in math and science — which served him well in college and graduate school — he never received less than an “A” in any course, graduating at the top of his class. In the early WWII-war-years, Chet took the naval exam, which resulted in official orders to report for duty at Tulane University and join a program termed V–12. A number of such programs were started throughout the country and involved over 3,000 students destined to become educated naval officers. At Tulane, before reporting for naval duty, Chet studied engineering with special naval courses. During that time, Chet was promoted to company commander and was president of the junior and senior engineering classes and received various honors from organizations such as Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu, Omicron Delta Kappa. Upon graduation from Tulane with a BSEE, Chet reported for active duty on light Navy cruisers where he served in a number of Atlantic stations. He was honorably discharged from the Navy on completion of his tour of duty in 1946. On being discharged, Chet went to RCA in Lancaster, Pa. as an engineer working on electron tube design. This early work was for color TV tubes and would shape his career going forward. In 1948, Chet left RCA to pursue graduate studies in electrical engineering at the University of Illinois where he studied, furthered the art of microwave and traveling wave tubes and received his doctorate PhD in electrical engineering in 1951. He also received a doctorate in “father-ology” when his son Clifford Godfrey was born in March 1951. In 1955, Chet joined General Electric and he and his family moved to Palo Alto, Calif., where GE had set up an advanced development laboratory devoted to microwave tubes and technologies. He had been asked to move west and head a group working on broadband traveling wave tubes for radar and electronic countermeasures. The GE laboratory was established in proximity to other technical businesses such as Hewlett-Packard on land of Stanford University. In addition to leading color TV research on the consumer side, Chet, as the GE Laboratory general manager, led teams that researched and developed multi-megawatt klystron tubes which were and are still used in military radars for defense including early warning systems of the 1950s and 1960s, as well as in current defense radar systems. He welcomed his daughter, Robin Jennifer into the world in February 1957. During this time, Chet met Mitzi and they were married in 1962 and remained happily so for 55 years. In 1965, General Electric sold their microwave business to Varian Associates. A year later, Chet was asked to move to New Jersey, where he was named vice president and general manager of SFD Laboratories, a subsidiary of Varian, where he led the design and development of magnetron tubes, which are found even today in everything from consumer microwave ovens to highly-intelligent shipboard radar systems used in the U.S. arsenal and the Aegis defense systems which are found on most Navy vessels. In the early 1970s, SFD Labs was combined with another operation and Chet and his family moved to Danvers, Mass. During this time, the Aegis program grew to include four of Varian’s divisions and in recognition of the overall importance of the program, Chet was asked to coordinate all activities as Varian’s Aegis vice president. Thus started a long and satisfying relationship with the U.S. Navy and in particular with the “father” of Aegis, Admiral Wayne Meyer. In the mid-1980s and as chief engineer of the Varian electron device group, Chet was asked to troubleshoot the Palo Alto-based Light Sensing division which was responsible for providing nightvision goggles to Air Force and Army units. This “temporary assignment” was successful and resulted in a move back across the country in 1984 and relocation to Palo Alto and eventually buying another house in the nearby town of Menlo Park. During this period, Chet was given a number of assignments including vice president of marketing with leadership of the Varian field sales force across the world. This of course involved extensive travel. On many of these occasions, he was able to include his wife Mitzi and thus combine business with a few days of pleasure and sightseeing. In the early 2001, Chet retired from Varian at the age of 75 and moved to a beautiful retirement community called Sun City, in Lincoln, Calif., where he and Mitzi still live. In the early 1970s, Chet and Mitzi purchased a small lakefront “shack” in Harrison, near Mitzi’s family in Auburn. Over the years, the home was renovated and remodeled to become a lovely lakefront cottage. Chet and Mitzi would spend summer months in Maine, returning to California when the weather turned “Maine cold.” On most weekends, Chet and Mitzi would be visited by his daughter Robin and her family – her husband Steve and Chet’s grandson Ryan. Most summers, Chet’s son Cliff would join for a week or two with his wife, Robin and Chet’s two grandchildren, Logan and Chase. During these “vacations on the lake,” there would be waterskiing, tubing, campfires and many other activities along with lots of boat trips along the lake, called “Long Lake,” and into the Songo River to a bigger lake called Sebago. At home in Harrison, Chet could be found puttering in the garden and riding his bike around Harrison, which is hilly and provides challenging riding, or skiing at nearby Sunday River. He was a Master Griller and extraordinary chef’s assistant to Mitzi. Also an excellent bartender and host, he always ensured his guests’ needs were well met. Chet is survived by his beloved wife Mitzi of Lincoln Calif.; his daughter Robin Williams of Derry, N.H.; his son Cliff Lob of Fort Collins, Colo.; three grandchildren, loving nieces and nephews.
SOUTH HIRAM — Harold E. Sawyer, 88, of South Hiram, died on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, at his home. He was born in Parsonsfield, July 1, 1928, the son of Sewall and Doris (Jewell) Sawyer. He was educated in local schools and graduated from Porter High School in 1947, where he was class president. Harold proudly served in the U.S. Air Force, and married Norma L. Kennett on July 31, 1955. Harold worked for 20 years all over New England, doing mostly road construction, including much of the Vermont Turnpike System. In the early 1970s, he started Harold E. Sawyer and Sons Construction, which he owned and operated for over 20 years. He also had snowplowing contracts in Hiram for three years and in Parsonsfield for 20 years. He served as Hiram Road Commissioner, selectman in Hiram, and school board member of SAD 55; and was past president of Kezar Falls/Cornish Kiwanis Club. He enjoyed dancing and going out to eat, but without question his favorite thing was spending time with his beloved wife Norma and his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved his mother Dot very much, and his brother Eugene was one of his best friends. They would talk for hours, reminiscing of past adventures and growing up in the area. Besides his parents and his beloved wife, he is predeceased by brothers, Rodney and Eugene Sawyer. Surviving are his four sons, Steven Sawyer of Scarborough, John Sawyer of South Hiram, Jeffrey Sawyer of Camden and Greg Sawyer of South Hiram; and nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours were on Monday, Jan. 16, with a funeral service immediately following at 6 p.m. at Watson, Neal & York Funeral Home, 71 Maple Street, in Cornish.
WINDHAM — Ola Margaret Hatch, 96, died on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. The daughter of William and Elvira (Johnson) Buffum, Ola was born on her grandfather’s farm in Belgrade, on her mother’s birthday, Sept. 1, 1920. Ola grew up and lived in Portland for 88 years. She attended Portland schools and was a 1938 graduate of Deering High School. She moved to Windham in 2008 to be near her children, living there independently through the recent holidays. Ola was a natural caretaker. She raised five children, and cared for her many nieces, nephews, and grandchildren, as well as other individuals in her community, young and old, who later became lifelong family friends. Ola loved flowers, especially carnations, and loved the color purple long before it was fashionable to do so. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crossword and crypto puzzles, bird watching, taking pictures and beating her loved ones at Spite and Malice. Ola loved music, including Schooner Fare, Danny O’Donnell, and her oldest grandson’s “gigs.” She was a member of the Cornerstone Chapter #193 Order of the Eastern Star, and the Friendship Club at Marblehead Manor; she always looked forward to the Windham Recreation Senior Trips. She will be remembered as an amazing mom and grandmother, who always put others first, and “always left a penny.” In addition to her parents, Ola was predeceased by her loving husband of 45 years, Francis T. Hatch; and her siblings, Dorothy Chasse, Billy Buffum, Douglas Buffum and her best friend and cherished sister, Donna Lucas. She is survived by her children, Judy Bartlett of Las Cruces, N.M., Margaret “Gribbet” Hatch of Windham, Michael Hatch of Brownfield, Janie Schools of Windham and Barbie Young of Casco; 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Visitation was held Friday, Jan. 13, followed by a funeral service at noon, at the Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road, Windham. Interment will be held in the spring at Evergreen Cemetery, Portland. To express condolences and to participate in Ola’s online tribute, please visit: www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com Those wishing to remember Ola may, in lieu of flowers, make gifts in her name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or The American Cancer Society.
NORWAY — Audrey Clout, 89, of Lovell died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Norway, from complications related to dementia. Audrey was born Audrey Thorn on March 7, 1927, in Beacon, N.Y. She was the daughter of Mary Mosher and Albert Thorn. Audrey was preceded in death by her four siblings: Robert Thorn, Bernice Harrison, Albert Thorn and Diane Cadwallader. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Edward F. Clout, who lives in Lovell. She is also survived by her three children, Stephen F. Clout, Michael E. Clout and Susan E. Clout; her five grandchildren, Eric, Ryan, Diana, Danielle and Jason; as well as four greatgrandchildren, Olivia, Eric, Sophia and Jamie. Audrey received her bachelor’s degree in Physical Education at Boston University. She went on to earn a Master’s degree in education and spent the bulk of her career teaching sixth grade in Lindenhurst, N.Y. She and her husband settled in Maine after retirement and proceeded to travel the world. Audrey visited England, France, Portugal, Spain, Greece, Italy, Moscow, Switzerland, Germany and China, to name some of her trips. Audrey was actively involved in the Lovell community. She was a member of the Lovell United Church of Christ where she helped kick off the Thrift Store and annual Fashion Show. She also played a large part in making the Arts and Artisans fair a juried fair to draw a higher quality artist. She also loved to play golf. Audrey won the President’s Cup at the Lake Kezar Country Club three years in a row. Her ashes will be spread by the family at a private time in the spring. Also in the spring, there will be a celebration of her life at the Lovell United Church of Christ. The date is still to be determined. Arrangements are in the care of the Wood Funeral Home, 9 Warren St., Fryeburg. Condolences and tributes may be shared with Audrey’s family at www.woodfuneralhome.org
LEWISTON — Owen M. Hartford, 95, formerly of Bridgton, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, at Russell Park Manor in Lewiston, where he resided for the last three years. He was born in Cornish, to Herbert and Lora (Marston) Hartford. He grew up in Hiram and graduated from Fryeburg Academy in 1940. In 1942 he joined the U.S. Coast Guard. He served honorably as a second class radar man aboard the D.E. Lansing in the North Atlantic and North Africa until his discharge in 1946. He returned to live in Fryeburg and began to work at Hall and Smith, which became Saunders Brothers, and he continued there until his retirement in 1989. On Oct. 8, 1949, he married the love of his life, Althea Blake of Brownfield. He was very devoted to family — he was an avid hunter, and he loved his garden of almost three acres. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Althea; his two daughters, Lucille M. Violette and her husband Bob of Lewiston and Noreen Renard and her husband Gary of Lewes, Del.; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Erleen Blake of Fryeburg and Nancy Blake of Bridgton; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; his stepfather Aubrey Haley; brothers Herbert (Slick) Hartford, Clement (Chuck) Hartford; and his sister Elaine Sanborn. The family would like to thank everyone at Russell Park Manor and Androscoggin Home Health Hospice for the wonderful and loving care given to Owen. Services will be held in June at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Fryeburg.
Janine M. Sharples SANTA ROSA, CALIF. — Janine Monique Sharples, 80, of Bridgton, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Santa Rosa, Calif., surrounded by her immediate family. Janine was born in Fall River, Mass. to Yvonne Blanchette Moreau and Ernest Moreau on June 15, 1936. She married Kenneth Roy Sharples on Sept. 13, 1958, in Fall River. She attended Jesus Mary Academy in Fall River. She graduated from St. Anne’s Hospital School of Nursing, and worked as an RN until she became a mother. For most of her life, she was a dedicated homemaker and volunteer, in addition to working at her husband’s company, Meterex Corporation. Her volunteer work mirrored her passions for her faith, family and the outdoors. Janine was a communicant and volunteer of the St. Clare Parish in Braintree, Mass., her hometown for a large part of her life. She was also a communicant of St. Joseph Parish in Bridgton, for over 45 years, as well as an active member of St. Joseph Women’s Guild. An avid gardener, she was an active member of garden clubs in Braintree and Chatham Mass., in addition to volunteering at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas. Her love of nature and the outdoors found her hiking the White Mtns. in N.H. with her family and friends, skiing in and around New England, photographing wildlife on Moose Pond and abroad, picking blueberries on the top of Pleasant Mtn., and seeking the peace of the Maine woods. Janine was preceded in death by her brothers Andy and Marc Moreau, and her parents Yvonne and Ernest. Janine is survived by her husband Kenneth Sharples; her eldest son Kenneth Sharples and fiancée Kelly Brophy; her middle son Brian Sharples; her youngest son Clifford Sharples, his wife Lisa Sharples; and her ten grandchildren: Chloe, Wescott, Tyler, Yvonne, Emma, Leyla, Otto, Hawken, Tucker, and Jones. She is also survived by her daughters-in-law Sydney Sharples, Lucie Pastoriza and Tracey Sharples. The family of Janine wishes to extend our sincere thanks for the truly outstanding care provided by the entire medical and nursing staff at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. In addition, we extend our thanks and appreciation to the paramedics of The Sea Ranch Fire Dept. in Calif., and the helicopter pilot and EMTs at Reach Air Medical Services, for their swift action and care. As her husband Kenneth says of his late wife, if you knew her, you loved her. Her bright light, unconditional love, radiation of kindness, and ability to connect with anyone she met marked a truly exceptional life. The hole in all our hearts will never be filled, however her example, love, and spirit will sustain and bless those she has left behind, and the generations of her family to come. Visiting hours will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 20 at the Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Saturday at St. Joseph Church in Bridgton. If desired, donations in her memory may be made to the Loon Echo Land Trust, 8 Depot Street, Bridgton, ME 04009, or visit their website at www.loonecholandtrust.org Condolences may be expressed at www.chandlerfunerals.com
Roger N. Tripp WINDHAM — Roger N. Tripp, 81, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017. He was born in Mechanic Falls on June 25, 1935. He was the youngest of five children born to Albert and Margaret Tripp. Roger grew up to become a devoted son to his mother and enjoyed a lifelong relationship with his sisters, Alice and Jean and his brother, Charles. Roger proudly served in the armored tank division of the U.S. Army in Germany. One of his favorite past times during his later years was reminiscing about his Army days. In July 1958, Roger married Doris L. Raynor. They settled in Raymond, where they raised their daughters, and Roger worked at Dielectric Communications. Roger was an avid reader and enjoyed studying war history. He loved mathematics, trivia, debating, finding the right word, quizzing his family, and telling a good story. He dearly loved his family, including his nieces and nephew. He was often overwhelmingly generous. Roger was a very private person. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him. All services are private per request of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at hallfuneralhome.net
Alexander Pallang III CASCO — Alexander Pallang III, 86, of Casco, passed away Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. Alexander was born on May 4, 1930, in Bridgeport, Conn., the son of Alexander and Florence (King) Pallang Jr. Alexander served 20-plus years in the United States Army, with tours in Korea and Vietnam. After his retirement from the military, he worked for Mosler Safe and Portland Safe. Alexander was predeceased In Loving Memory by his wife, Margaret (Tetreault) Pallang. Jerald Boutilier He is survived by his chil1-18-32 — 5-16-99 dren, Alexander P. Pallang of Westbrook, Timothy M. Pallang of Port Charlotte, Fla. and Margaret Trefethen of Westbrook; his brothers, Rodney Pallang of Jacksonville, N.C. and Charles Pallang of Westbrook; his sisters, Elgetha McDonald of Ashburn, Va. and Mary Donna Uksa of Casco; as well as several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visiting hours were held on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, at A.T. Hutchins Funeral and Cremation Years have passed, Services, 660 Brighton Avenue, but the memories Portland. Private graveside serlive on forever. vices will be held at a later date. To share memories and condolences with the family, please go Sadly missed by the to: www.athutchins.com whole family — In lieu of flowers, please conwife, children sider a donation in Alexander’s and grandchildren name to a cancer research of your 1T3X choosing.
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Mabel Hagerman Mabel Hagerman, 78, of Bridgton and formerly of Scarborough, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017. She was predeceased by daughters, Lisa Harmon and Karen Hagerman; her son, Dana Hagerman; and a grandson. Surviving are daughters, Norma Johnson and Tammy Hagerman; eight grandchildren, step-grandson and two great-grandchildren. She will be dearly missed and loved by all of us. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left for the family at: hallfuneralhome.net
Ruby E. Quimby FRYEBURG — Ruby E. Quimby, 98, of Fryeburg, passed away Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, at her residence. Ruby was born in Harrison on June 24, 1918, to Clayton and Adeline (Whitney) Wentworth. She attended schools in Harrison, Denmark and Fryeburg. For most of her life, Ruby worked in local shoe manufacturing mills. She had worked at Pleasant Mountain Moccasin in Bridgton and Northland Shoe in Fryeburg. She had previously worked in wood products manufacturing at Bailey Mfg. in Fryeburg. Ruby was a Jehovah’s Witness and enjoyed playing Beano, flower gardening and doing yard work. She had lived in Fryeburg for 30 years. She is predeceased by her husband, Harold Quimby, who died in 1960. Surviving are her nieces, Jean Pond and her husband, Robert of Fryeburg, Sonya Sheaff and husband, Ozzie of Fryeburg, and Casey Leavitt of Redstone, N.H.; two nephews, Wilfred Leavitt of Fryeburg, and Clayton Leavitt and wife Darlene of Redstone; a great-niece, Lisa Frye of Denmark; two great-nephews, Richard Frye and wife, Sonia of Brownfield, and Chad Pond of Fryeburg; two great-great-nieces, Hannah Frye and Norah Frye, both of Brownfield; two great-great-nephews, Cody Frye and his wife, Kerrie of Fryeburg, and Joshua Frye of Brownfield; and a great-great-greatniece, Brooklyn Frye of Fryeburg. A graveside service will be held in the spring at Forest Hills Cemetery in Bridgton. Arrangements are in the care of Wood Funeral Home, 9 Warren Street, Fryeburg. Condolences may be expressed at www.woodfuneralhome.org
Calendar BRIDGTON Fri., Jan. 20 — Moonlight Challenge Ski Event to benefit Maine Children’s Cancer Program. Shawnee Peak, 119 Mountain Rd. FMI: 662-6274, www. moonlightchallenge.org Sun., Jan. 22 — Lake Region’s Got Talent semifinals, 1 p.m., Magic Lantern Theater, $10 adult, $7 student, $5 children 6-12. Tue., Jan. 24 — St. Joseph Food Pantry, 1 to 2:30 p.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church, 225 S. High St.
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BRUNSWICK — Edward R. “Ed” Nista, 68, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Jan. 7th with his loving wife Katherine by his side. He was born in Providence, R.I., Aug. 29, 1948 to Edward R. Nista and Edith Cesino Nista. Ed was a 1966 graduate of LaSalle Academy in Providence, R.I., and attended the University of Rhode Island. He moved to Lovell in 1974, where he and his former spouse, Linda Carmody Nista, raised their two daughters. Ed was self-employed for his entire adult life, first as owner of Moonstone Leather Shop in Conway, N.H., and then as a carpenter, builder and remodeler in Lovell. He later founded New Suncook Real Estate with offices in Lovell and Bridgton. Ed was active in his local community and served on several planning boards, including the Greater Lovell Land Trust. Through the Land Trust Ed was a catalyst in creating a 600-acre land preserve along the banks of Heald and Bradley Ponds in Lovell. In 2006 Ed served as the president of the Western Maine Board of Realtors. Ed loved the outdoors and was a proud member of the Westways softball team at Kezar Lake, where he played softball every Thursday evening for more than two decades. Ed closed his real estate agency in 2014 and moved to Brunswick, where he retired to work as a Realtor for Morton Real Estate Company. More recently, Ed used his fine craftsman’s skills to refurbish antiques with his wife Katherine and dabbled in oil painting. Ed was a kind and gentle soul who delighted all that he met with his quick wit and mirthful sense of humor. He was clever and creative and applied those gifts to his everyday life. He was predeceased by his father, Edward R. Nista. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Nista; mother, Edith Cesino Nista, of Cranston, R.I.; daughter, Naomi and husband, Kevin Lindberg of South Salem, N.Y.; daughter, Leah Nista of Brooklyn, N.Y.; sister and husband, Donna and Chris Lally of Cranston, R.I.; stepson, Brendan Malone of Washington, D.C. and cherished grandsons, Wyeth and Auden Lindberg of South Salem, N.Y. A private celebration of Edward’s life will be held this summer when it is sunny, warm, and bright. Arrangements are by Stetson’s Funeral Home, 12 Federal St., Brunswick, ME 04011, where memorial condolences may be expressed at stetsonsfuneralhome.com
SEBAGO — Richard H. “Dick” Irish, 82, of the Hancock Pond Road, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough from a very aggressive form of cancer after only seven weeks. He was married to schooltime girlfriend, Claire Jewell, his partner and love of his life for 62 years. He served in the Army from 1956 to 1958, then lived in Portland prior to his move to New Hampshire in 1959, working at Improved Machinery Inc., until he started his own business in 1963. Irish Insurance Agency of Merrimack served southern N.H. for 35 years. While in Merrimack he was active in civic duties including being past president of the Merrimack Chamber of Commerce twice, member of the Advisory Board of Governors, and Indian Head Bank. He was a charter member of St. James United Methodist Church, on the building committee, a trustee and instrumental in the building the new church in 1967. He was also President of the Square and Compass Club. He is a member of Benevolent Lodge #7 in Milford, N.H., 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, Valley of Nashua, N.H., a member of Club 7, Milford, N.H., and was a member of Bektash Shrine Center of N.H. He retired in 1998 and moved back to his birthplace of Sebago, Maine with his wife. He was active in Kora Shrine, Log Roller Unit of Lewiston and Kora Motor Corps. He participated in many parades each summer with his mini truck, which he loved. He was also a member of Greenleaf Lodge #117 in Cornish, and Director of the York Co. Shrine Club, president of Potter Academy Alumni Association, a member of Branch Duckers Snowmobile Club, Pioneer Club of Scottish Rite, Royal Order of Jesters and the Cumberland Co. Shrine Club. He was predeceased by his parents, and a brother Douglas Irish. Surviving are his wife Claire Irish of Sebago; son Joel and his wife Jane of Amherst, N.H.; son Brent of Sebago; and daughter Robin of Eugene, Ore.; four grandchildren, Becky, Judson, Russell and Aimy, and their spouses; six great-grandchildren; and also his brother, Ronald Irish and wife Teri of Sebago. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, Jan. 19, from 5 to 8 p.m., concluding with a Masonic Service at 8 p.m. at Watson, Neal & York Funeral Home, 71 Maple St., Cornish, Maine. A funeral service will take place on Friday, Jan. 20, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. www.wnyfuneralhome.com
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Thur., Jan. 19 — Pace Galleries of Art, Leura Hill Eastman PAC, 18 Bradley St., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Admission is free. Tue., Jan. 24 — Pace Galleries of Art, Leura Hill Eastman PAC, 18 Bradley St., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Admission is free. Tue., Jan. 24 — Job Search and Training Assistance, 1-3 p.m., Public Library. FMI: 7437763. Thur., Jan. 26 — Pace Galleries of Art, Leura Hill Eastman PAC, 18 Bradley St., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Admission is free. Tue., Jan. 31 — Pace Galleries of Art, Leura Hill Eastman PAC, 18 Bradley St., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Admission is free. HARRISON Thur., Jan. 19 — Senior Luncheon (50 and over), 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Caswell Conservancy Center, 42 Main St., $7. HIRAM Thur., Jan. 19 — Book Discussion Group, 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Book: A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest Gaines. Soldiers Memoiral Library, 85 Main St. FMI: 624-4650. NAPLES Tue., Jan. 24 — Community Supper, Author Chris Morin talk, Three Labs a Lifetime, 6 p.m., Public Library, FMI: 693-6841. RAYMOND Wed., Jan. 25 — Author talk with Debra Spark, 6:30 p.m. Village Library, 3 Meadow Rd. FMI: 655-4283. WATERFORD Thur., Jan. 19 — Community Supper, Community House, Plummer Hill Rd., 6 p.m. FMI: 583-6677. AREA EVENTS Thur. - Wed., Jan. 19 -25 — Southworth Planetarium, 70 Falmouth St., Portland. FMI about ongoing events see www. usm.maine.edu/planet Sat., Jan. 21 — Texas Hold’em, Jackson-Silver Post 68, 595 Gore Rd., Locke Mills. Doors open 11 a.m., games begin 1 p.m. ONGOING WEEKLY DAILY Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon to 1 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Sweden Rd., Bridgton. O/D MONDAYS Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9-10 a.m. Mon., Wed., Fri., Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street. FMI: 647-2402. Taoist Tai Chi, 9 a.m., Beginner Class, Bridgton Community Center. Sebago Food Pantry, 9-10:30 a.m. (3:30-5:30 p.m. 2nd Mon.) Nazarene Church, Rte. 114. FMI: 274-1569. Lovell Thrift Shop, 10 a.m.-
noon, Lovell United Church of Christ. Casco/Naples Senior Meal Site, noon, Casco Fire Station. Card games before, bingo after. FMI: 627-4044. Bridge, 1 p.m., Bradley St., Fryeburg. Runs year-round. Cribbage, 2 p.m., Bridgton Community Center. Celebrate Recovery, Christbased 12-step recovery program, 6-8 p.m., Lake Region Vineyard Church, 402 Main St., Bridgton. FMI: 647-5439. Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m. Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. ODLH Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond. TUESDAYS Jeanette’s Free Clothing Closet, 9 to 11:30 a.m., First Congregational Church, Bridgton. Tai Chi Maine, 9 a.m., white crane, 10 a.m. set practice, Town Hall, Bridgton. Chickadee Quilters, 10 a.m., Bridgton Community Center. Naples Food Pantry, 10 to 11:30 a.m., United Methodist Church, Village Green. FMI: 595-2754. Bridgton Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Methodist Church, 98 Main St., Bridgton. FMI: 647-4476. Bridge, 12:15 p.m., Bridgton Community Center. Cards/Board games, noon to 2:30 p.m., Harrison Fire Station Community Room. Pokemon Club, 3 p.m., Bridgton Community Center. Harrison Food Pantry, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Adventist Church, 2 Naples Rd. FMI: 583-6178. Adult Volleyball, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Brownfield Community Center. Al-Anon Bridgton, 7 p.m. Newcomers Meeting, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Open Meeting, St. Joseph Catholic Church. AA Step Mtgs., 7 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond. WEDNESDAYS Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9-10 a.m. Mon., Wed., Fri., Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street. FMI: 647-2402. Story Time, 9:30 a.m., Denmark Public Library, Rte. 117, Denmark. Lovell Thrift Shop, 10 a.m.noon, Lovell United Church of Christ. Senior Lunch, noon, Bridgton Community Center. Ping Pong, 1-3 p.m., Harrison Fire Station Community Room. Taoist Tai Chi, 2 p.m., Beginner Class, Bridgton Community Center. Over 40 Pickleball, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Harrison Elementary School. FMI: 583-2241. Bible Study, 6 p.m., Bridgton Community Center. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 to 8 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond. Otisfield Sewing & Craft Group, 1-3:30 p.m. (every
Wed, except 3rd Wed., of mo.), Community Hall. THURSDAYS Rotary Club Meeting, 7:15 a.m. Bridgton Community Center. Taoist Tai Chi, 9 a.m., Beginner Class, Denmark Ars Center. AA Step-Meeting, 9 a.m., Step Sisters 6 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond. Tai Chi Maine, new beginner class, 10 a.m., Town Hall, Bridgton. The Academy Collects, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pace Galleries of Art, Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy. Casco/Naples Senior Meal Site, noon, Casco Fire Station. Card games before, bingo after. FMI: 627-4044. Gathering Place Support Group, noon, Bridgton Community Center. Pinochle, 1 p.m., Bridgton Community Center. Free Community Kettle Supper, 5 p.m., Bridgton Community Center. Pickleball, 7 p.m., Casco Community Center Gym. FMI: 627-4187. Chickadee Quilters, 6:30 p.m., Bridgton Community Center. NA Women’s Meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Sweden Rd., Bridgton. FRIDAYS Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9-10 a.m. Mon., Wed., Fri., Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street. FMI: 647-2402. Taoist Tai Chi, 9 a.m., Beginner Class, Harrison Cong. Church. Lovell Thrift Shop, 10 a.m.noon, Lovell United Church of Christ. Tai Chi Maine, Beginner Practice, 10 a.m., Town Hall, Bridgton. Harrison Farmers’ Market, 1-5 p.m., Rte. 117, just outside of Village. Free Beginners Spanish Class, 3 to 4 p.m. downstairs, Bridgton Library. Over 40 Men’s Basketball, 4 p.m., Brownfield/Denmark School. SATURDAYS Bridgton Farmers Market,
Bridgton Methodist Church, 9-noon. Sebago Clothes Closet, 9 a.m. to noon, Warming Hut, Rte. 114, Sebago, next to Nazarene Church. Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to noon, Charlotte Hobbs Library, Lovell. AA Meeting, O/BB/D/A/L, 7 to 8 p.m., Lovell Church of Christ, 1174 Main St., Lovell. Al-Anon, 7 to 8 p.m., Lovell Church of Christ, 1174 Main St., Lovell. AA Beginner’s & Group Mtgs., 7 to 8 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond. SUNDAYS Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., Harrison Congregational Church. Ping Pong, 1-4 p.m., Bridgton Town Hall. All welcome. Equipment provided free. 7 tables.
Coaches vs. cancer
This weekend Bridgton Academy is hosting its annual Coaches vs. Cancer Classic. With a different team lineup this year, Coach Whit Lesure says this could be one of the better years as far as competitiveness. St. Thomas More, Navy Prep, and Gould Academy are all making the trip to North Bridgton to prove that they have what it takes to play at the next level. Navy Prep comes to Maine with very much so of a roller coaster season. With a win against Bridgton Academy in November at the National Prep Showcase in New Haven, Conn. Navy has struggled to score against some of the top teams in New England. With their average point total of 62, they heavily rely on their defensive efforts and rebounds to control the outcome of the game. St. Thomas More comes to Bridgton led by Jere Quinn (38th season). Coach Quinn and his team have come out this year swinging. Very COACHES, Page 10A
Volunteering
(Continued from Page 1A) Paraschak said that in addition to ads in local newspapers, there is a post on the town’s Facebook page and the town’s website. “I’ve found the best method is word of mouth,” he said. Deschenes said it was important to let people know this volunteer opportunity is available. Speaking of volunteering, Deschenes has been helping people get their complaints on the proper town form. She has offered to transcribe other people’s concerns onto the town’s official complaint form. She is doing this “for folks who don’t have time to file a written complaint,” she said. “I’ll type them up as I can. I have 10 this week,” she said, handing copies to the selectmen.
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Area Events Call for Singers
If you love to sing and are free on Monday nights, the Lake Region Community Chorus invites you to join them as they begin rehearsing for their annual Spring Concert. All singers are welcome — there are no auditions! The first rehearsal will take place at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30, at Bridgton Academy’s Twitchell Chapel in North Bridgton. For further information go to www.lakeregioncommunitychorus.org
Girl Up Club Film Screening
FRYEBURG — Please join the Fryeburg Academy Girl Up Club at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27, for a screening of the film Gimme Shelter in the Leura Eastman Performance Arts Center. Gimme Shelter (2013, PG 13) stars Vanessa Hudgens as a troubled teenager fleeing life with her abusive mother and setting out on a journey to find her father, whom she’s never known. The film relates the extraordinary and courageous true story of one girl’s fight against the odds to find hope, redemption, and a family to call her own. A $5 suggested donation and/or a nonperishable food item will go to support the Channel 13 Spirit Challenge and the Good Shepherd Food Bank.
Socrates Café
WATERFORD — The Socrates Café will meet on Monday, Feb. 6, at the Waterford Library from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The discussion topic for this meeting will be “What are Facts In Our Modern Society?” moderated by Joanne Morse. This discussion forum is free and open to anyone who would like to participate. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information call 583-6957.
Red Claws Basketball Trip
SURVIVING THE CUT — The second group of quarterfinalists of the Lake Region’s Got Talent contest, sponsored by Lake Region Community Theater, included (top photo): front row (left to right) Nadia Leighton, Rosario Lydon and Ella Tilsley; back row Haley Cote, Alizah Girard, Gabrielle Snow and Abbie Vaughn. So, the semifinals, set for this Sunday, Jan. 22 at 1 p.m. at the Magic Lantern Theater in Bridgton will include (bottom photo): (front row, left to right) Ella Tilsley, Reiyn Hart, Ty Stahle, Alice O’Connor and Haley Cote; (back row) Abbie Vaughn, Amanda-Grace Neddenriep, Alizah Girard, Gabrielle Snow and Julia DiStefano. The audience will have the opportunity to vote along with the judges. Ticket prices are $10 for adults, $7 for students and seniors, $5 for children ages 6-12, and free for ages 5 and under. Come out and support our talented youth. Special thanks to our sponsors Krainin Real Estate, S Avery Photography, Hayes True Value, Sportshaus, Greenwood Manor Inn, Maine Lakes Wedding and Event Florist and Raymond Village Florist, Steamboat Landing Miniature Golf, and Fountain of You.
HARRISON — Kayla will be heading out to Portland with a Rec Department trip on Friday, Jan. 27, to watch the Portland Red Claws take on Greensboro in a 7 p.m. game. Kids will be able to stand with the players during the National Anthem! The cost of the trip is $15 per person. Early registration is encouraged! For further details contact Kayla Laird, Rec Director, at 583-2241 or e-mail her at klaird@harrisonmaine.org
Benefit Spaghetti Dinner
CASCO — Casco Fire and Rescue will hold a public spaghetti dinner to benefit one of their own on Friday, Jan. 27, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Central Station, 637 Meadow Rd. (Rte. 121) in Casco. The menu will feature spaghetti, salad, rolls and desserts. There will also be a 50/50 raffle during the supper. The $10 donation per adult and $5 per child will go to pay for medical costs and hospital stays for a member of the Fire and Rescue crew who is in need. Some of the money will also go to cover living expenses while the crewmember is out of work. Come out to help someone now in need who has worked to help others in need.
Saturday Night Supper in Casco
The Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce is having its next After Hours on Thursday January 26, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. The Maine Blues Festival will be hosting the event at Bray’s Brewpub & Eatery, 678 Roosevelt Trail, in Naples. Come and enjoy great food, a cash bar and some local blues music with musical “guests from the fest”
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OXFORD — The Oxford County Democrats will meet on at 1 p,m, on Sunday, Jan. 29, in the cafeteria at the Crescent Park School on Crescent Lane in Bethel. A snow date has been set for 1 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5. The Committee will be holding elections for county officers including a chair, vice chair, treasurer, secretary, and chair’s alternate to the State Committee. Only members of the County Committee are eligible to vote, but anyone interested in electing Democrats is welcome to attend. Members of the County Committee were elected at the 2016 caucuses or at subsequent municipal meetings. There will be an opportunity to fill vacancies before the start of the Jan. 29 meeting. Nominations for county officers positions may be announced in advance or taken from the floor. Any candidate who wishes to provide advance information to the group may contact County Chair Cathy Newell at info@oxforddems.org no later than Jan. 23. Messages received will be circulated to those on the e-mail list. For additional information on the Oxford County Democrats, please visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/OxfordCountyDems/ EVENTS, Page 8A
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CASCO — The Casco Village Church United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road (Route 121) in Casco invites you to their first Saturday Night Supper of the new year! The public is welcome to join others for the “Let It Snow” traditional Maine Saturday supper hosted by the youth groups on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 5 to 6 p.m. Enjoy baked beans, hot casseroles, salads and, of course, homemade pies, as well as rolls and beverages. The cost is only $8 for adults, $5 for children under 8, and $21 maximum for families with young children so come along and bring family and friends! Also, at 5:30 p.m. the Wings ‘N Things clothing and accessories thrift store will be open for the final huge clearance sale until they liquidate the inventory in July at their annual Artisan Fair.
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Milltown Roadshow kicks off MWAM season
NORTH WINDHAM — Music with a Mission proudly kicks off its fifth season with a two-hour concert by Milltown Roadshow on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 7 p.m. in the North Windham Union Church, 723 Roosevelt Trail in Windham. This five-piece acoustic ensemble from the Bridgton
area is popular throughout western Maine for their entertaining blend of popular “Americana” music and well-crafted original songs. Their blended vocal harmonies and strong instrumental work have been attracting a large and enthusiastic fan base across the region. “We are excited to welcome
Milltown Roadshow back to our Music with a Mission concert series to open our fifth season,” said Dr. Richard Nickerson, minister of Music for NWUC. “They performed as one of the earliest acts in our inaugural season and were a big hit with the audience.” Since 2013, the 38 Music
with a Mission concerts sponsored by the NWUC have provided almost $42,000 for mission support to the church and other local nonprofit organizations. Milltown Roadshow has chosen to support Riding To The Top equine therapy programs with the proceeds from this concert. Located right here
in Windham, Riding To The Top Therapeutic Riding Center (RTT) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities reach their highest potential through the healing power of horses. Please join others for an evening of great music while supporting people with dis-
abilities through Riding To The Top. Tickets for the concert will be sold at the door and cost $12 for adults and $10 for students, children, and seniors. The box office opens at 6 p.m. and the doors will open at 6:30 p.m. For more information call 892-7149 or e-mail MWAMconcerts@gmail.com
Ethel Hurst: When I was a kid with pigtails
Every morning before I went to school there was a ritual with my mother, the braiding of my hair. I’d sit on a low stool and mother sat in a chair. Depending how much my mother was in a hurry was how many times she pulled my hair. I didn’t dare let on if it hurt or she would pull it harder. My hair was long, well below my waist, and I was getting close to my teens and I wanted to cut it. I don’t know how many times I whined to my father but to no avail because he loved it long. On special occasions, especially at my piano and voice recitals, my mother made it look so pretty. She would braid my hair in seven or eight thinner braids then on the end made curls with rags. With my lovely dress, made by my mother, and my hair in waves and curls I looked very pretty. That was until at the recital Dean, one of the other students, pulled it and made fun of the curls. He was so mean, but I got even the night we played a duet — I made sure I played louder than him. My teacher was ready to kill me but I had the satisfaction of out-playing him. The ladies of the church loved my hair, especially at Christmas time, because not only could I sing as Mary, I had that hair to drape with a
veil in the pageant. My mother even loved to plait in one pigtail to go with my Chinese costume at Halloween. She and Dad didn’t really approve when, before we left for the church, I was dancing around singing “Chinky Chinky China man loves dead rat, good for your belly and makes you fat.” Many children that have gone to school at one time or another had the school nurse send them home with a note saying that they had nits in their hair. It was doom for me because I had other kids talk about what happened to get rid of them. Then I had the brilliant thought that now mother would cut my hair. No such luck, but my friend who had them too and I at least went through the torture together. No going to the drugstore like today; oh no, we used the old method of wash the hair, douse it in kerosene, then wrap it in a towel for hours. And if that isn’t enough, then comb it with the “torture comb,” (well, that is how it feels). We were lucky that it was April vacation and nice and warm so we could sit out on the porch. Mother brought us coloring books, crayons, and books to read while waiting for the bugs to die. At least we could eat, or try to eat, lunch with that smell of kero-
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NORWAY — Cottage Street Creative Exchange (CSCE) will present its second Globalocal show on Friday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m. in the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School auditorium, South Paris. Free tickets are available at Books N Things in Norway. “Globalocal” is a term created by Debi Irons, artistic director, as a simple way to express the CSCE’s mis-
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have my picture taken, we went to town. Finally, after a fight with the photographer, my picture was taken. At the salon, the lady who was to do my hair begged and whined like a child not to do it. Tired of it all, I yelled, “I’m almost thirteen! Cut it off so I can get to be a big girl.” They all looked at me in shock because the tears were coming down my face because, in truth, I actually loved that hair.
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hearing my explanation of the throbbing aches, he took hold of my hair, looked at my mother, and said, I quote, “Cut it off.” What joy! by Ethel Gilmore-Hurst I could have kissed him. I Lovell Correspondent watched my mother’s reaction, hopeful that she heard 925-3226 the doctor. Wishfully, she ehurst3@yahoo.com questioned him and the joy in my heart was evident when she nodded in agreement. sene wafting in the breeze. I whistle. No local hairdresser for me don’t know how my mother I finally had help. I started had the patience but we all getting headaches and mother — no, we had to go to Boston. came out of it clean as a took me to the doctor. After With orders from father to
Local dancers after a recent show at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School: Koley True, Sasha Richardson, Karianna Merrill, Debi Irons, Erika Lindstrom, Tegan Bullard and Mackenzie Jordan.
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Nutrition Educator from Healthy Oxford Hills, to offer a new class called 10 Tips for Health. This fun and interactive class will be held on the second Monday of each month at the Cancer Resource Center, 199 Main Str. in Norway. The first class is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 13 from noon to 1 p.m. Ways to increase fruits and vegetables in your diet will (Continued from Page 7A) be discussed, while sharing and tasting recipes. A light lunch First Meeting for Home Brewers will follow the class. NORWAY — The first meeting of the Western Foothills Registration is encouraged but not required. Please call Homebrewers will be held on Thursday, Jan. 26, from 6 to 7 890-7063 to register and check out the Center’s website p.m. in the basement of the Fare Share Market in Norway. www.crcofwm.org for more information. This will be an organizational meeting; all home brewers are Soup and Chowder Fest invited to attend and encouraged to bring ideas, brewing tips, OTISFIELD — The East Otisfield Free Baptist Church and recipes. The Fare Share Market is located at 443 Main St. in Norway. The store will be open before and during the will hold its 4th Annual Soup and Chowder Fest on Saturday, meeting, and brewing supplies and ingredients will be avail- Jan. 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The menu will include fish and corn chowders, hearty venison stew, Dutch pea able for purchase. For further details call Lee at 743-9808. soup, vegetable soup, beef chili and more. The soups will 10 Tips for Health be accompanied by biscuits and assorted jams, beverages, NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western cookies and bars. The meal is free but donations to support Maine is happy to team up with Sarah Carter, community church-sponsored activities within the local community are gratefully accepted. The East Otisfield Free Baptist Church is located on Rayville Road in Otisfield, one mile from Rte. 121. Everyone is welcome to come in, escape the winter freeze, and sample all the homemade culinary offerings. They hope to see you there and be sure to bring a friend!
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WINDHAM — Riding To the Top Therapeutic Riding Center will be hosting clinics with Chris Lombard on Thursday through Friday, Feb. 23, 24 to 25, at the Center, 14 Lilac Drive in Windham. Participants will learn how to connect with their horse and develop a deeper working relationship between horse and rider. The clinics are for individuals with limited experience (must be able to walk and trot independently) as well as those with significant experience (able to walk, trot, and canter in a group setting). Clinic space is limited and fills up fast so reserve your place early. The clinics may also be audited all three days for $15 per day or $30 for three days. To learn more about Chris Lombard go to www. chrislombard.com. For more information about the clinics and to register visit the events page on the RTT website www.ridingtotheop.org. Interested parties can also call 8922813, ext. 14 or e-mail info@ridingtothetop.org
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CONWAY, N.H. — Learn to square dance in just 16 weeks starting Monday, Jan. 23, with the Mount Washington Valley Stompers Square Dance Club. The first week is free for new students and there is no obligation — just come along and give it a go and you will be treated to a pie social! The beginner class starts at 6:45 p.m. No experience necessary. All classes are held at the American Legion on Tasker Hill Rd. in Conway. The fee is only $7 per person per class, or prepay and save $20. For more information call 603-694-2080 or 603-447-5266 or visit the website at http:MWVStompers. squaredanceme.us
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Main Eco Homes Partners with ReVision Energy By Brittany Angelo PORTLAND — Main Eco Homes (MEH) has been designing and building sustainable and affordable homes in Bridgton and surrounding areas. ReVision Energy has been helping people and businesses transition to sustainable renewable energy in Maine since 2003. The two companies are coming together in a partnership that will help make your new home net zero or close to net zero fossil fuel consumption. With ener-
gy-efficient design and onsite renewable energy systems, a home can produce as much energy as it consumes. “Net zero is the way we all need to go,” says Justin McIver, owner of MEH. In this new partnership, MEH and ReVision Energy will guide you to a top-quality, energy-efficient sustainable home that will last for future generations. MEH is comprised of enthusiastic experts with integrity and high client satisfaction in
providing timely scheduling and service. ReVision Energy is a trusted industry leader comprised of engineers and licensed staff that does all of their work in-house. “There’s just no room for the status quo anymore,” McIver says, “Conventional building saves a little bit of money in the short-term, but long-term it is a terrible proposition for both the homeowner and the environment. Our homes save you money from day one. The average Maine
home spends $300 a month on heat and electricity; ours costs $0. Rolled into a mortgage, going net zero is a cash flow positive investment.” ReVision Energy is working with MEH, as well as architects, engineers, and other building professionals throughout the early stages of a project to ensure that goals for solar integration can be achieved. Contact us for more information on this partnership at jen@revisionenergy. com or call 221-6342.
King hears hospital’s concerns BAG annual art scholarship Every year the Bridgton Art Guild offers a $500 scholarship to one graduating high school student planning to continue his or her studies in the visual arts at an accredited university, college, or art institute. Guild members help raise the money for these scholarships by generously donating their artwork to be raffled during artist receptions at Gallery 302. The scholarship recipient must live in the Lake Region area or attend one of the following high schools: Lake Region, Fryeburg Academy, Windham, Bonny Eagle, or Poland. Home-schooled students may also apply. Applications for the scholarship are now available at each school through the guidance and art departments. They are also available at Gallery 302, 112 Main Street in Bridgton, or they can be downloaded from the Gallery 302 website: www.gallery302.com If you know of a talented young artist that would benefit from this award and meets the requirements, please pass along this information. For more details contact Gallery 302 at 647-2787 (647-ARTS) or call Ellen O’Neill at 781-861-1894 and leave a message.
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The Bridgton Community Center will be offering a BLAST (Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training) Course on Friday, Feb. 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the community center, 15 Depot St. Allison Ross, EMT, from United Ambulance will be conducting the course and participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program. This basic course is geared toward young people ages 11 to 14 and teaches leadership; safe and responsible babysitting; basic care; safety and safe play; and basic first aid, including infant and child Heartsaver CPR. The fee for this class is $40, which covers the cost of the book and a CD as well as other reference materials students will be able to take home. Class size is limited to 14 and participants must register before Friday, Feb. 17. Students should bring a bag lunch to eat at the noon break during the class. For more information or to register, please contact the Bridgton Community Center at 647-3116.
(Continued from Page 3A) to the hospital to be checked. It didn’t improve. “He was using the stove and equipment at the restaurant to move and get to where he needed to go. His boss said it was time for him to be checked,” the doctor said. A tumor was discovered. It was causing paralysis. “This should not happen,” Dr. Lemke said. Dr. Saunders feel loss of coverage will result in parents not having children vaccinated, especially against some diseases that have attempted to make comebacks. Sen. King knows personally the importance of preventative care. A checkup uncovered melanoma on his back. “If you don’t catch it, you’re a gonna,” he said. “It’s always haunted me that I had insurance that saved me.” Some guys don’t and likely face fatal outcomes. “How is this fair?” King asked. Sen. King understands the need to rework aspects of the Affordable Care Act, but to
simply repeal it with no alternative in place makes little sense to him. Frum noted that Bridgton Hospital has received both state and national accolades for providing high quality care and service at a low cost.
By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — One resident, who has attended Naples Board of Selectmen meetings fairly regularly since the town meeting in 2014, called the selectmen to task last week. Jim Grattelo called the selectmen to task for not being respectful to another citizen when she had the floor. It was during public participation time on Jan. 10 that Grattelo expressed his opinion about the board’s body language and behavior while another resident spoke.
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all its patrons. Sound too good to be true? There is a catch! If the library does not raise the $2,000 to meet the challenge, it does not receive any funds. The challenge grant is exactly that: a challenge to the library community to pull together to accomplish this goal. Visit www.raymondvillagelibrary. org for more information and to make a donation. In other news, the library is also getting a facelift! They are excited to announce there is a new workspace and circulation desk at the library. An
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anonymous donor has provided the funds to reorganize its office space and create a new circulation desk. The donation is being made in memory of a family that has been part of the Raymond community for over 50 years. The circulation desk will be custom-built in two sections to improve patron service. The walls on either side of the current office door will be removed and new, open workspaces and storage cabinetry will be installed. They library also plans to improve computer workstations. New wiring will be installed to provide computer access in the new children’s space and allow adult computers to be moved to the front of the building. This change will add quiet work areas for patrons. The renovations will begin
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one person was looking at her the entire three minutes,” Gratello said. “Two people were on their computers and two people had their heads down,” he said. “You encourage people to come up here and speak, but, in my opinion, based on what I just witnessed, not a lot of you are listening,” he said. “That is why people do not come to these meetings to speak.” “If someone is going to come and speak for three minutes, you should at least have the courtesy to pretend you are listening,” he said.
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The woman he was referring to was Naples resident Suzanne Deschenes — the person who started the online petition to fire or discipline Naples Recreation Director. Deschenes also made comments during public participation time on Jan. 10, speaking prior to Gratello. For that meeting’s public participation, Gratello already had something on his mind to speak about. Therefore, the comments made toward the end of his speaking time were unplanned. “The second thing is: I was watching her speak, only
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to colleagues in other states to apply pressure on their political leaders regarding pushing for continued healthcare coverage for all Americans. The Sen. King conversation can be viewed on Bridgton Hospital’s Facebook page.
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“If you pull away the payment mechanism, that’s fine, we’ll still be providing those three aspects, but you can’t sustain it,” Frum noted. Sen. King encouraged Frum and other Maine hospital administrators to reach out
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Krieg headed to Rockland planning commission (Continued from Page 1A) may take years to bear fruit. It is all about networking, being a presence at meetings, trade shows, events and effectively finding ways to promote the Town,” Peabody said. “Anne has proven herself to be a great cheerleader for the town and I believe Bridgton will continue to enjoy the fruits of her labor in the upcoming years. Her work in guiding the writing of the Comprehensive Plan and its successful adoption by the Town and approval by the state speak for itself.” Peabody said the planning position encompasses three separate functions: economic development, community development and planning. Each function has different responsibilities and in many larger towns are separate positions, though community development and planning are often combined. Currently, Krieg is working with the Land Use Committee in developing zoning. She has been involved with all aspects of the community from the social agencies, to volunteering at events and cooking at the Community Dinners. She oversees the Community Block Grant Program and works with the Community Development Committee, Economic Committee, Events Committee and Wastewater Committee. “Her expertise is recognized by her peers and she has been called on to speak at events on a number of occasions. This is just an overview of all she does and she will be a tough act to follow,” Peabody said. “I have enjoyed working with her and will miss her ‘can do’ attitude.” Peabody said the vacant position (currently budgeted for $55,582) will be advertised in the near future, and he will ask selectmen to appoint an interview committee. The last time the town sought a planner, 15 people applied. News of Krieg’s resignation was met with disappointment and high praise from community leaders. Madelyn Litz, a Greater Bridgton-Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce director, felt Krieg worked hard to market Bridgton. “Over the years, as a Chamber director, BEDC (Bridgton Economic Development
Committee) board member and as an educator, I developed a great professional and personal relationship with Anne and will miss her greatly,” Litz said. “She worked hard to market our town through a variety of activities and resources and truly knew the ins and outs of town, county and state government and regulations. It will be a great loss to Bridgton to lose the person who so actively spearheaded our town’s economic development and growth.” Litz added, “She was a dedicated representative of the Town of Bridgton, worked tirelessly to promote our Town’s assets to anyone with whom she communicated, and is an experienced and talented professional. I wish her the best in her future endeavors.” Chamber Executive Director Sue Mercer echoed those comments. “Anne has been such a good partner and friend to the Chamber. She has been a staple, representing the Town of Bridgton at our After Hours, Ribbon Cuttings and events. Always available to bounce an idea off of or to ask ‘what’s going on’ with such and such,” Mercer said. “Anne always greeted me and our Board, with a kind word and a warm, genuine smile — she will be missed. We wish Anne all the best with her new position!” Carmen Lone, executive director of the Bridgton Community Center, knew from the moment she was introduced to Krieg that the town had hired a “special person.” “Instead of making proclamations about her plans for Bridgton, Anne made every effort to meet with people to learn about the culture of our town,” Lone said. “Throughout her employment in Bridgton she continued to listen to the people. Through every project she worked on, she found ways to bring people together in comfortable settings where conversations could flow.” Lone said a few of the projects that stood out to her were Depot Street redevelopment, the Comprehensive Plan, Bike Maine and the Lake Region Bus. “Anne has always been available and willing to volunteer to help further make things work,” Lone said. “She cooked at the Bridgton
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Community Center’s Community Kettle dinners, worked tirelessly on the Village Folk Festival, masterfully coordinated Bike Maine, pitched in on the Festival of Lights and attended BCC’s Senior Lunch. Before Anne, my knowledge of Community Development Block Grants was minimal. Anne took the time to repeatedly make clear the process, purpose and possibilities.” Sense of accomplishment As she looked back on her time in Bridgton, Anne Krieg feels a sense of accomplishment. “I started in April of 2012. The highlights for me include the Depot Street renovation project, bringing BikeMaine to Bridgton, the zoning work from the past year (hey, I’m a planner, we love working on zoning!) and the public outreach I did to connect people with their government better, as in informal discussions/ conversations I have had, the workshops, and all the meetings over coffee with businesses and potential businesses,” she said. What will she miss about Bridgton? “I will miss my fellow department heads and our town manager, Bob — they are all topnotch people and my relationships with them made the decision to leave the most difficult as they are wonderful people, who do great work, and are fun to be around!” she said. “My parting plug is for people to see the people working in this building as truly amazing. I will also miss the people in Bridgton that supported my work, and I am honored and humbled to say that list is too long to write here. Bridgton is beautiful, for certain, but what makes it a great place to locate is its people. I will assuredly also miss the beauty here. I grew up vacationing in the Finger
Lakes region and the Adirondacks in New York so Bridgton always felt familiar, like home.” What direction does Krieg see the town heading? “Bridgton is on the edge teetering into a market explosion. It will take a few more investment projects to bring it there; but once these projects are completed, watch out. There is a lot of outside interest in investment into this community that I have fostered in the background, so they are hovering to wait for projects like a new wastewater system, a new downtown streetscape program, and a new recreation center to be built. Those three projects will push the town into welcoming some pretty great investments and developments,” Krieg said. As to the key issues and challenges facing the town, Krieg said with potential growth comes great responsibility. “The town will need to get ready to mold the town the way the people want; that is, putting in zoning to welcome development into specified areas. The town needs to have the difficult conversations about growth and development; the comprehensive plan outlines the where and the what for development, and the zoning is the result of that work,” she said. “The residents will have to look carefully at this work to ensure it continues to meet their expectations for how Bridgton will change and grow.” In her eyes, what is Bridgton’s future potential? “Bridgton has the potential to building on its regional draw for goods and services, and, to become part of the A-list of tourist destinations in Maine,” she said.
Coaches vs. Cancer games (Continued from Page 6A) well-known as maybe the most disciplined program in the country, they have only one committed player on the roster, Tyrei Randall. After being a prep powerhouse last year, St. Thomas More will be working a little harder this year to hang a banner. Gould Academy has its first ever Prep Basketball team. Led by well-known Head Coach Cory McClure, Gould has made a statement already. With 3-4 Division 1 prospects, Gould has had some key wins over CMCC, Holderness School, and Lee Academy. With Jahbril Price-
Noel, a 6-foot-7 “jumbo wing,” Skyler Nash, a 6-foot4 swingman from Illinois, and the team’s X-factor DeAndre Johnson, a 6-foot10 big man from Maryland, Gould Academy is certainly not your typical first year program. Bridgton Academy, led by Whit Lesure (20th season), may not be as talented as they were in the past, but the amount of energy the team has makes up for it. A very well-rounded team finds different ways to score. Hometown native Jack Lesure, a Lake Region High School standout, could be the
team nucleus. His leadership abilities and basketball IQ are what allows this team to succeed. Be on the lookout for Bobby Planutis, a 6-foot-7 forward from Pennsylvania, who came in with multiple Division 1 offers. The Coaches vs. Cancer Classic kicks off Friday night at 6 p.m. as St. Thomas More will take on Gould, followed by Bridgton Academy and Navy Prep at 8 p.m. Saturday the losing teams will play at 1 p.m. followed by the winners at 3 p.m. All games will be played at Memorial Gymnasium on the campus of Bridgton Academy.
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Patriots make key shots to upend LR boys
By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer As the final minutes ticked off the clock Tuesday night, a young Laker team made a rookie mistake. Instead of showing patience to find a good shot to regain the lead against Gray-New Gloucester, they rushed and missed. Junior guard Josiah Rottari (13 points) who scored the game’s first points with a trey, had been quiet for most of the night. With 1:32 left in the game and his team down
two points, Rottari somehow banked a 3-pointer from the right corner to spark a 9-2 run as the Patriots downed Lake Region 53-48. While the Lakers missed a couple of short range shots in the closing minute, the Patriots salted the victory as forward John Martin swished a pull-up jumper in the lane, and G-NG went 4-of-6 from the foul line. Just as they combined intense defensive pressure and good ball distribution on the offensive end to nearly upset Falmouth last week, the Lakers
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A new class will enter the Lake Region Hall of Fame on Thursday, Jan. 26. The public is encouraged to attend the 2017 ceremony, which opens with a social at 5 p.m. followed immediately by the induction in the auditorium. New Hall members will be: Steve Googoo, Class of 1976 — cross-country, basketball and track & field. Mike Shane, Class of 1982 — cross-country, basketball. Erin (Leydon) Plummer, Class of 2001 — field hockey, basketball, softball. Kevin Floster, Class of 2006 — cross-country, indoor track, track & field. Miles Bartlett, Class of 2006 — cross-country, indoor track, track & field, basketball.
built a 10-point lead in the first half, but again missed some key shots when the game’s outcome was hanging in the balance. “I thought our effort and intensity was good,” Laker Coach John Mayo said. “I told them that rebounding and winning the 50/50 balls were going to be the key tonight. We would force a tough shot, but not get the rebounds, especially in the second half. They (G-NG) were strong inside and we struggled with that.” Gray-NG had several second shot chances in the second half thanks to the work inside the lane by sophomore Ryan Lachance, who hauled down 13 rebounds. The Lakers held their own early on the glass, and converted four steals by guards Tristen Chaine (12 points) and Tyler Walker (11 points) into fastbreak points. Tyler Breton (11 points) came off the bench and drained a 3-pointer from the wing to give the Lakers a 16-10 lead. Lachance (11 points) emerged as a problem inside as he collected a missed shot in the final seconds of the quarter, and just beat the buzzer to score, cutting the LR lead to four points. Breton, who brought both energy and a physical presence to the LR front line, completed
Greely packed too much punch By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer FRYEBURG — When star guard Anna DeWolfe picked up her third foul, she sat for the entire second quarter. It appeared Fryeburg Academy had caught a break against the Rangers (10-1). They didn’t. Brooke Obar scored 7 of her 13 points and Isabel Porter drained a pair of 3-pointers as the Rangers went on a 17-9 run to break open a tight matinee game Monday at Wadsworth Arena en route to a 55-37 victory. “DeWolfe is certainly a special player, but they also showed they have five other really good players,” FA Coach Watson said. “I think our kids embraced the challenge today. I put a message in the locker room about enjoying the challenge. Whoever is on the floor, we are always looking to improve. Overall today, we made good decisions with the basketball and played well.” Early on, it appeared the Raiders succeeded in dictating pace. While DeWolfe
RIGHT UP IN HIS SHIRT — True Meyers played aggressive defense all night, barely giving Gray-New Gloucester’s John Henry Villanueva any room to operate. The Lakers saw a fiesty effort go by the boards as the Patriots rallied late. (Rivet Photo) an old-fashioned 3-point play off an aggressive drive to the rim to open the second quarter. Chaine showed rebounding is often about desire. The LR junior slithered past Patriot big men to haul down key rebounds, and scored six straight points off a steal, pullup jumper and an offensive rebound. A Walker lay-up off some stingy LR defense gave the home team a 10-point bulge
DRAWING PLENTY OF ATTENTION — Fryeburg Academy’s Kaylee Emery (#15) and Makenzie Buzzell (#13) rush out to try to block a 3-point shot attempt by Greely’s leading scorer, sophomore Anna DeWolfe, during Monday’s game. (Rivet Photos)
ishing with 12 points — for a 13-10 Ranger lead. But, Mackenzie Buzzell made a strong take to the glass pay off with a bucket to close out the quarter. Fryeburg’s defense started to wilt a bit in the second frame as the Rangers connected on consecutive treys, triggering a 8-1 run. “They have five kids who can all shoot the 3s so we put in a zone that we hadn’t played all year, a little 1-2-2 to cover up spots on the perimeter, and for not doing it but once in practice, I thought we were effective for a while,” Coach Watson said. “They do such a good job dribble penetrating and then finding the open outside shooter behind the arc. We had to do some things that we normally don’t do. I told the kids we don’t do that very often, but that’s a special team and sometimes when you play a special team you have to mix up what you do. I thought the kids did a good job of what we asked them to do.” The Raiders managed just an Emery field goal, but stayed within rally distance by making 7-of-10 free throws. Porter closed out the half by hitting a left-corner 3-pointer to give Greely a 30-21 lead. “Offensively, we wanted to spread them out as much as possible and get some one-on-one opportunities — layups,” Coach Watson BIG EFFORT IN THE PAINT — Makayla Cooper scores said. “We weren’t necessarily in the lane. The FA senior had a game-high 10 rebounds. trying to stall, but in scout started quick, knocking down a pair of 3-pointers and scoring the team’s first 8 points, the Raiders matched the Rangers. Kaylee Emery converted on a nifty reverse layup and scored close to the rim as the Raiders tied the game at 8 and 10. Greely’s Porter connected on a 3-pointer — she had four for the game, fin-
with 1:26 left until the half. Gray-NG netted a free throw, and trailed by nine at the break. The Patriots started the second half quick by scoring the first 5 points before LR forward Mark Mayo (5 points) bulled past Lachance for a hoop, and True Meyers (6 points) made a pin-point pass to Chaine for a lay-up and a 31-23 lead. LR then struggled to score over the final 3:12 of the quarter, tallying just one hoop, a
strong move in the lane by Breton. This lull opened the door for the Patriots to gain some momentum. With the Lakers hitting the 10-team foul limit early, the Patriots capitalized by making 4-of-7 foul shots, while John Henry Villanueva (13 points) netted a 3-pointer to make it 34-30 Lakers after three. “They (the Patriots) made LAKERS, Page 3B
Lakers show good track focus
GORHAM — This week was “focus” week for the Lake Region indoor track & field team. “A few athletes cut down on events in order to have better production in their focus events,” Laker Coach Mark Snow said. “The results were very good.” Catherine Christiansen missed the school record in the senior 400 meters by only 0.08 seconds. It was a twosecond PR for Catherine. Thomas Noble automatically qualified for the state championships in the shot put with a one-foot PR of 40 feet, 1.75 inches. That’s less than six inches off the school record. Tim Moore broke the oneminute barrier in the 400 meters. His time was 59.82 seconds. Cody Doucette had a 0.52 second PR in the 200m (27.28). Dakota Stover automatically qualified for the state meet in the 55 meters. He won the event in 7.03 seconds. “He strained his Achilles later in the meet so we are not sure how long he will be out,” Coach Snow reported. “My hope is he can return for the state meet.” Hannah Chadwick auto-
STRETCHING IT OUT — Dakota Stover competes in the triple jump. matically qualified for the state meet in the long jump. She topped 15 feet for the first time indoors while getting second in the event. “This gives her four automatic qualifying marks, but you can only do three at the state meet,” Coach Snow said. “We’ll see how she is ranked as we approach the meet to decide her three events.” A few athletes impresLR TRACK, Page 2B
them a little bit, I thought we might be able have some advantages one-on-one in an open court, and having a college court (size), we hoped to draw them out and get some layups. Taking some time off the clock could also help. Against Yarmouth, they were putting up shots in 10 seconds. We wanted to make them work a little harder for their shots. They do a great job of going from defense to offense.” Fryeburg almost played the Rangers even in the third quarter as Makayla Cooper scored twice and Buzzell showed her intensity, shaking off an offensive charge call to haul down the next Greely miss and hustling up the court for a contested layup. Despite some gritty play, the Raiders were down 40-28 as DeWolfe (20 points, 6 rebounds) scored a layup with 2.3 seconds on the clock. With the Raiders scoring just four points over the first five minutes of the final period, the Rangers pulled away by going 8-of-12 from the foul line. Kaylin Delaney netted two of FA’s three field goals, including a 3-pointer with 2:06 left. “They hadn’t been tested, other than Gorham, so we hoped to keep it as close as we could and maybe put a little scare into them,” Coach Watson said. “They ran away NOT TO BE DENIED — Raider Mackenzie Buzzell in the end. We lost a few (right) flicked a one-handed shot for 2 points against FA GIRLS, Page 6B Greely’s Katie Fitzpatrick (#33) and Emma Spoerri (#22).
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Meet 3 results
WMC INDOOR TRACK AT USM GIRLS’ RESULTS Junior Division 55 meters: 5. Camelia Ghadfa, FA, 8.53; 7. Jessica Jensen, FA, 8.67; 8. J Currier-Graffam, FA, 8.74; 14. Julia Murch, LR, 9.00; 19. Kaitlyn Plummer, LR, 9.24; 20. Casey Kneissler, FA, 9.25; 21. Alyvia Wilson, LR, 9.27; 25. Imani Martin, LR, 9.44; 26. Michelle Burnell, LR, 9.50; 31. Breanna Burnell, FA, 9.83; 33. Ellery Hunt, LR, 10.18; 34. Addie Stone, FA, 10.23;35. Emerson Dinsmore, LR, 10.51 — WT 8.10 200 meters: 3. Alanceiah Waiters, FA, 29.76; 8. Camelia Ghadfa, FA, 30.49; 11. Colleen Bullard, FA, 31.15; 13. Jessica Jensen, FA, 31.43; 16. J CurrierGraffam, FA, 32.28; 18. Silvia Sanchez, FA, 33.24; 19. Madison McIntyre, FA, 33.71; 22. Julia Murch, LR, 34.41; 25. Katherine Trumbull, FA, 34.92; 26. Kaitlyn Plummer, LR, 35.06; 32. Michelle Burnell, LR, 37.18; 33. Arianna Hoot, LR, 37.26 — WT 28.40 400 meters: 3. Gwen Boros, FA, 1:08.50; 4. Alanceiah Waiters, FA, 1:09.68; 6. Emily Colson, LR, 1:12.06; 8. Silvia Sanchez, FA, 1:15.01; 14. Malina Voter, FA, 1:18.06; 17. Katherine Trumbull, FA, 1:20.30 — WT 1:05.13 55 meter hurdles: 6. Grace Condon, FA, 11.38; 8. Caroline Condon, FA, 12.28 — WT 9.38 4X200 relay: 1. Greely 1:57.55; 4. Lake Region 2:13.99 High jump: 2. Malina Voter, FA, 4-4 — WJ 4-6 Shot Put: 2. Casey Kneissler, FA, 29-9; 4. Breanna Burnell, FA, 28-4.75; 7. Colleen Bullard, FA, 23-6.25; 8. Addie Stone, FA, 22-10.50; 16. Emerson Dinsmore, LR, 19-1.75; 17. Imani Martin, LR, 18-11; 19. Ellery Hunt, LR, 17-5 — WT 30-4.50 Senior Division 55 meters: 1. Bridget Tweedie, FA, 7.68; 2, Skye Collins, FA, 7.85; 5. Lexi Charles, FA, 8.18; 15. Maraia Nason, LR, 8.79; 17. Leoni Kohnen, LR, 8.8818. Ina Guzja, LR, 8.89; 19. Taylor Kruger, FA, 9.05; 20. Isabelle Davis-White, LR, 9.06; 31. Lindsey Keenan, LR, 9.60; 32. Maggie Luce, LR, 9.61; 200 meters: 2. Skye Collins, FA, 28.80; 5. Lexi Charles, FA, 29.29; 6. Hannah Chadwick, LR, 29.60; 9. Danica Chadwick, LR, 30.50; 14. Chloe Downs, FA, 32.42; 15. Leoni Kohnen, LR, 32.46; 17. Taylor Kruger, FA, 32.99; 21. Isabelle Davis-White, LR, 34.21; 24. Ella Forbes, FA, 35.00; 25. Ina Guzja, LR, 35.33; 26. Lindsey Keenan, LR, 35.35 — WT 28.62 400 meters: 1. Bridget Tweedie, FA, 1:02.98; 3. Catherine Christiansen, LR, 1:05.08; 9. Chloe Downs, FA, 1:15.37 55 meter hurdles: 1. Meghan Boos, LR, 9.82; 3. Danica Chadwick, LR, 9.89; 7. Maggie Luce, LR, 12.15 4X200 Relay: 1. Fryeburg A 1:54.35; 3. Lake Region A 2:00.26 Shot Put: 1. Sam DeSouza, LR, 32-9; 4. Maraia Nason, LR, 24-1.50; 8. Autumn Tremblay, LR, 21-3.75; 10. Addie Blais, LR, 20-11.50; 15. Hannah Record, LR, 18-11; 17. Corban Ridlon, LR, 17-4.25 800 meters: 16. Ella Forbes, FA, 3:04.08; 18. Addie Blais, LR, 3:06.24; 19. Madison McIntyre, FA, 3:07.55; 20. Grace Condon, FA, 3:09.15 — WT 2:29.31 Mile Open Run: 13. Addie Blais, LR, 6:39.38; 14. Caroline Condon, FA, 6:43.47; 16. Audra Hamlin, FA, 6:56.06; 17. Kennedy Brake, LR, 7:03.16 — WT 5:13.80 Long Jump Open: 2. Hannah Chadwick, LR, 15-0.25; 4. Meghan Boos, LR, 13-7.75; 5. Gwen Boros, FA, 13-7; 6. Danica Chadwick, LR, 13-5.50; 13. Emily Colson, LR, 12-7.25; 16. Leoni Kohnen, LR, 12-2; 19. Jessica Jensen, FA, 11-4.50; 20. Maggie Luce, LR, 11-3.75; 26. Arianna Hoot, LR, 10-5.25; 29. Lindsey Keenan, LR, 9-5; 31. Michelle Burnell, LR, 9-3 — WJ 15-5.75 Triple Jump Open: 1. Hannah Chadwick, LR, 31-10.25; 3. Meghan Boos, LR, 29-9; 4. Emily Colson, LR, 28-9.50 Girls’ Standings: Greely 210, Fryeburg Academy 91, Lake Region 81, Cape 77, Freeport 66, Kennebunk 57, Wells 24, NYA 8, St. Dom’s 8 BOYS’ RESULTS Junior Division 55 meters: 2. Han Mei, LR, 7.51; 9. Bill Austin, LR, 7.65; 13. Bragdon-Clements, LR, 7.91; 16. Jarod Maher, LR, 8.09; 18. Devyn Hatch, LR, 8.12; 19. Caleb Emery, LR, 8.15; 21. Brandon Ross, LR, 8.30; 22. Erik Christiansen, LR, 8.37; 27. Paul Vigna, LR, 8.50; 29. Shea Durgin, LR, 8.60; 30. Keegan Wilcox, LR, 8.70 — WT 7.47 200 meters: 7. Cody Doucette, LR, 27.28; 9. Isaiah Lenotte, FA, 27.43; 12. Han Mei, LR, 27.77; 14. BragdonClements, LR, 28.24; 17. Devyn Hatch, LR, 29.28; 18. Jarod Maher, LR, 29.51; 21. Erik Christiansen, LR, 29.82; 22. Brandon Ross, LR, 30.52; 25. Calvin Fox, FA, 31.82; 28. Shea Durgin, LR, 32.48; 29. Ethan Colson, LR, 34.45 — WT 25.97 400 meters: 3. Tim Moore, LR, 59.82; 7. Isaiah Lenotte, FA, 1:08.28 — WT 55.89 55 meter hurdles: 2. Ethan Colson, LR, 12.20 — WT 10.25 4x200 relay: 3. Lake Region A 1:50.27; 5. Fryeburg A 1:58.17 — WT 1:44.86 High Jump: 5. Paul Vigna, LR, 4-6 — WJ 5-6 Shot Put: 5. Isaac Purinton, LR, 27-9.25; 7. Keegan Wilcox, LR, 25-9.25; 8. Lucas Suitter, LR, 24-10; 9. Shea Durgin, LR, 24-4 — WT 32-6.50 Senior Division 55 meters: 1. Dakota Stover, LR, 7.03; 3. Jared Chisari, FA, 7.10; 4. Spencer Thomas, FA, 7.16; 8. Nabeel TRACK MEET RESULTS, Page 6B
WHEN QUALITY MATTERS!
UP AND OVER — Lake Region’s Meghan Boos (left) and Danica Chadwick were side by side in hurdle competition at the University of Southern Maine field house in Gorham last Friday. (Rivet Photos)
SHOWING A GOOD KICK around the corner is Han Mei of Lake Region in the 200 meters, trying to hold off a Cape Elizabeth competitor.
Raiders keep plugging away
GORHAM — When his Raiders recorded 23 personal records (PRs) last week, Coach Kevin McDonald figured it may be a few weeks before his athletes made the next jump in their respective events. For some, it only took a week. The Fryeburg Academy girls placed second in last Friday’s eight-school meet held at the University of Southern Maine field house in Gorham, while the FA boys checked in third as 21 PRs were set. And Jeremiah “Miah” Schrader was named MVP for the meet. “I was pleasantly surprised,” said McDonald of his team’s performance. “Very positive feedback on just how the program is going. A good showing for a small program.” Girls’ highlights In the junior division, Jessica Jensen, Jade CurrierGraffam, Katherine Trumbull and Allanceiah Waiters all had two PRs in either the 55m, the 200m or the 400m. Gwen Boros also had a PR In the 400m, Malina Voter finished second in the high jump and Casey Kneissler finished second in the shot put. Following Casey was Breanna Burnell in fourth with a PR of 28-feet 4.75-inches. Senior division
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In the 55m, Bridget Tweedie and Skye Collins went one and two with Lexi Charles in fifth. The 200m saw Skye in second, Lexi again in fifth and Chole Downs picking up a PR of 32.42. Chole also had a PR in the 400m by more than 2 seconds. The 400m was the race of the of the meet as Tweedie moved up to try this event. “We ask the athletes to move out of their comfort zones from time to time and this proved to be a incredible event for Bridget,” Coach McDonald said. “Not only did she win the event and qualify for states, but also produced the state leading GIVING IT HER ALL — FA’s Breanna Burnell recorded time of 1:02.98. Bridget now a 28-feet, 4.75-inch toss in the junior shot put to claim FA TRACK, Page 6B fourth place Friday at USM. (Rivet Photo)
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(Continued from Page 1B) sively attained three PRs at the meet. Erik Christiansen had small PRs in the long jump and 55 meters, but also had a big 0.73-second PR in the 200 meters. Michelle Burnell had a similar 0.8-second PR in the 200 meters to go along with her 55m and long jump PRs. Emily Colson had PRs by over 0.5 seconds in the 400 meters and in her 4x200m relay split. She also had a PR in the triple jump. Many athletes had two PRs, but the most impressive to Coach Snow were Jarod Maher’s. To start the meet, he replaced a sick teammate and ran a leg on the 4x800 meter relay that placed fourth. “Jarod trains for the 55 meters and 200 meters so we didn’t know how tiring that 800 meter leg would be for him,” the coach said. “Half an hour later, he broke his 55 meter PR by 0.26 seconds. Later in the meet, he broke his 200-meter PR by 0.7 seconds. I don’t think Jarod wants to run a 4x800 leg every meet, but I’m very happy he made that sacrifice for the team and still had PRs in his events.” Up next: The Lakers return to USM in Gorham this Friday for a 6:30 p.m. meet — Meet 4 of five regular season competitions.
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GETTING TO THE HOOP — Lake Region sophomore Brooke Harriman makes an aggressive move to the hoop. FRYEBURG ACADEMY Raiders 65, Sacopee 31: The Raiders came out firing in South Hiram last Thursday as Oscar Saunders and Cody Gullikson each scored 13 points to lead FA over the Hawks. Fryeburg opened up a 29-18 lead at halftime, and extended it to 18-points as Saunders dropped three 3-pointers. The Hawks managed just 13 points in the second half.
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(Continued from Page 1B) adjustments in the second half and spread us out more. We allowed more penetration than we should, which opened people up for 3-point shots. We were out of position and fouled,” Coach Mayo said. “In the first half, we had good patience on offense and shared the ball. We were on defense for long stretches in the second. When we got the ball — especially in the fourth quarter and with the lead — we were not patient and took some quick shots.” The fourth quarter was a dandy. Both teams hiked their intensity, knowing every possession was a big one. Lachance, who was camped out on the left block, tied the game at 37-37 with 5:47 left. Walker put the MAKING HIS PRESENCE FELT on both the offensive Lakers back on top with a end and rebounding the ball Tuesday night was LR junior quick drive to the hoop and guard Tristen Chaine. converted a foul shot for a and battle. We will learn from of the contest but just unable our mistakes and be ready for to get ahead. 40-37 advantage. LR fell behind 17-13, but Rottari tied the game again Wells on Friday night.” The Warriors come to town played the Capers even at 9-9 with a 3-pointer from the left corner, and at 4:44 left, on Friday with the varsity in the second frame. LR sliced Lachance gave the Patriots playing at 7 p.m. (JV at 5:30 a point off the deficit in the third, but Cape closed out the their first lead since 3-2 to and first team at 4). Heal Watch: At 5-7, the contest with a 16-10 run. start the contest. Mark Mayo turned in After Meyers made one of Lakers are ranked #6 in Class his second straight big scortwo foul shots, G-NG’s Tanner B South. Up next: On Tuesday, the ing nigh with a game-high Mann connected on 2-of-4 foul shots to put the Pats up Lakers travel to Poland for a 7 20 points. Tyler Walker netp.m. game and next Thursday, ted 13 including three 3-point44-41. Breton came off the bench Jan. 26, LR hosts Sacopee ers. Luke Porter chipped in 6 points, True Meyers 4 and and played big once again, Valley, also at 7 p.m. Tristen Chaine 3. Recaps sinking 3-of-4 foul shots to tie Lakers 45, Waynflete 37: Lakers 54, Freeport 40: the game, 44-44 (the Lakers were 7-of-12 from the char- Mark Mayo gave the Lakers a To make a climb in the Heal ity stripe for the night, while big boost in the lane, scoring Ratings, you need to record a G-NG was 12-of-20, 7-of-11 a game-high 14 points in a couple of signature wins durin the fourth quarter). Meyers 54-40 victory over the Falcons ing a season. Lake Region snagged one broke the deadlock by coolly (2-6). LR led 26-19 at the half, Monday. Trailing 14-11 after swishing a baseline jumper to and pulled away from the one, the Lakers found their put LR up 46-44. The LR celebration in the Falcons with a 28-21 advan- rhythm and out scored host Waynflete 8-3, 14-13 and 12-7 stands didn’t last long as Rottari tage in the second half. Tyler Walker and True to knock off the Flyers (8-2). kissed a trey off the glass to put Tyler Walker led the secMeyers each scored 10 points, the Pats up for good. “At the end, we tried to while Tristen Chaine added 8, ond half charge by scoring force the action a little too Luke Porter 6, Tyler Breton eight of his game-high 14 much instead of moving the 2, Luke Neal 2 and Ethan points. True Meyers also figured in the clinching run, scorball to get a good shot,” Coach Chadwick 2. Cape 54, Lakers 45: The ing 8 of his 10 points. Luke Mayo said. “We always battle to the end. I am proud of Lakers battled Cape (8-2) Porter tossed in 8 points, while how hard our guys play. We tough on the road Saturday Mark Mayo had 9 and Tristen need to continue to play hard night, staying close from most Chaine 4.
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Boots, spikes, poles...oh my!
Last week, I gave some tips for wearing layers in winter to keep the cold away from your body while out hiking. This week, we’ll talk more about your winter hiking outfit with boots and spikes for your feet, touring poles to add stability to your walking, and a few other tips I hope you’ll find useful. Boots for winter hiking Boots and socks should be seasonably appropriate and heavier in winter than your summer gear. Because my feet tend to get cold (remember about cold feet and hands as you get older?). As long as you have room in your
Senior Rambles Hiking Trips & Tips by Allen Crabtree boot, sometimes an additional sock will help keep your feet warm, but too many socks will hurt circulation and make your feet colder rather than warmer. I usually wear two pairs of socks — a thin silk or nylon liner under a rag wool sock.
There are many styles and brands of boots that are great for winter hiking. Most will have thicker uppers with insulation and a thicker sole to keep the cold from seeping up from the bottom. The specific boot you hike in is your choice, but if getting a new pair ask for advice for a good, sturdy winter boot. I swear by my leather Limmer boots, sized to fit my feet with these socks, and warm and sturdy enough for most conditions. Last winter, I wore my Limmers all year. If it gets very cold, like on our February trip to Carter Notch, I’ll dig out my Arctic boots with an inner fiber and outer plastic shell that have never left me with cold feet. Usually, however, these are overkill for most hikes in our area. Spikes to grip the trail The good news about winter hiking is that the snow will fill in the gaps between the rocks on the “boniest” trail and make the way smooth. The bad news is that the snow and ice are slippery, turning even the slightest grade into a challenge unless you are prepared. With the aid of microspikes and crampons, and the cleats on the bottoms of our snowshoes, climbing even the steepest inclines becomes possible. Most of us are familiar with the term “hobnail boots.” As far back as Roman times when soldiers sometimes had hobnailed sandals, footwear was made durable and gave better traction with the addition of short nails with a thick head inserted into the soles of boots. Loggers and Touring poles help provide stability for both the mountain climbers wore hobclimb and the descent. (Photo by Allen Crabtree) nail boots for extra traction. Hobnail boots are a historical memory today, although there is a Swedish boot on the market with retractable steel studs built into the soles (Icebug shoes and boots with BUGrip). Today, most spikes are removable and attach to boots for added traction when needed. There are dozens of devices on the market all intended
ping and falling on ice and snow. Some, like Yak Traks, the things with springs, and the rubber gadgets with hard plastic buttons, are great for going out to the mailbox or for ice fishing, but are pretty much useless for hiking. I remember with regret the time I wore a pair with springs and others wore the plastic button gadgets on a winter climb of the Ammonoosuc Ravine. They were worthless, and there are probably still little yellow plastic buttons scattered up and down the trail where they came off. My advice is to invest in a pair of microspikes. They are a little more expensive than “mailbox spikes” but they are stout enough to sturdily carry you over most of the winter hiking you will encounter. Kahtoola Microspikes are basically a scaled-down version of walking crampons, mounted on an elastomer shoe collar and chain harness that makes them super-flexible to walk in and super-easy to pack. When winter first arrives, I hang my microspikes on my pack where they are ready when the ice on the trail means it is time to put them on my boots to give secure footing underfoot. One of my fellow hikers taught me a valuable lesson about microspikes — put them on with the spikes down, not pointed up toward your boots. We were new to using microspikes and my friend was one of the first in our hiking group to acquire a pair. On the way off some icy ledges, he couldn’t understand why one foot was gripping and the other was not. When we got back to the trailhead he discovered that he had put one of them on upside down, so the smooth side was down and the spikes were pointed up. Since then our advice to each other is “pointy side down!” and we’ve not had that same mistake happen. Sometimes, microspikes are not enough. When we climbed Blueberry Mountain in Evans Notch and Mount Will in Bethel last winter, we found the trails were ribbons of solid, hard, blue ice. There had been a thaw, then a hard rain, and then a hard freeze the week before our hike. It had turned fairly easy climbs into impossible ones. The ice was so hard that our microspikes couldn’t get a grip and were next to useless. One in our group had crampons and,
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DENMARK – Move right into this older ranch home located in a beautiful country setting. The home boasts of a lg. family rm. with woodstove, lg. living rm. with fireplace, kitchen/dining area, 2 bedrooms, a workshop, 1-car attached garage, and a separate storage barn/shed. Enjoy the peace and quiet from your yard — all open fields and views of Pleasant Mountain. $139,000.
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Microspikes are essential for climbing icy rocks and ledges. (Photo by Allen Crabtree) while we struggled up the trail hanging onto trees and branches to pull ourselves up, she walked up the ice like it wasn’t there! You don’t often need crampons for most winter hikes in our area, but when you do they are wonderful! Modern crampons strap to your boots, are flexible, and come in two varieties — a walking style and those for ice climbing. The latter have two sharp prongs on the toes to dig into ice when climbing. Either style works fine for trail hiking. Hillsound Trail Crampons are a little more aggressive than microspikes but not as extreme as crampons — they are also a good investment. Hiking poles are extra hands and feet I used to hike using a staff, but have learned over the years to prefer a pair of touring or hiking poles. They are lighter, stronger, and provide additional support. They are like an additional set of legs and feet, providing stability when crossing streams with slippery rocks that are doing their best to make you fall. They are an extra arm to help up when climbing steep spots, and most importantly, ease the impact on my knees when coming down the trail. My hiking poles are as essential to my kit as my water and
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COUNTRY CAPE BRIDGTON – Enjoy this Capestyle home in a desirable, quiet EXCELLENT CONDITION neighborhood. Close to town and Highland Lake beach. Could be 4 BEDROOMS used as 1-floor living with 2 bedBRIDGTON – Lots of room w/this rooms and full bath/laundry on the 4-bedroom home. Open concept 1st floor. New gas cook stove in the kitchen/living rm./dining area. Granite kitchen, deck. The 2nd floor has 1 countertops in the kitchen. Wood bedroom, and 2 attic areas that stove in the living room. 1 bathroom could be made into more living w/tile shower, 2nd bath has a tub. Lg. space. The full basement has family rm. Screened porch will pro- much potential, too! 1-car attached vide extra room for entertaining. garage. Propane heat stove in the Detached storage building w/12’x20’ living room. $159,000 shed. Lg. separate workshop. Metal roof. Great opportunity to have all of Call 647-5551 or 1-888-400-9858 Knights Hill amenities: beach, tennis — www.obergrealestate.com — and swimming pool. $155,000
Microspikes provide a stable footing when trails are icy. (Photo by Allen Crabtree)
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12 Nature‛s Way, Bridgton
List Price: $170,000 MLS# 1258782.
Cozy, country elegance comes w/2 br/1 ba year-round cottage w/sleeping loft & screened porch. This 1.88-acre lot is ‘nestled in the woods‛ but with ample yard space. Short walk to 1200‛ of association water frontage on private Beaver Pond. 5-8 min. drive to skiing, shopping, & other recreational activities.
Most of us get to this point somewhere along the way. Here you‛re selling and often buying at the same time. Get the best price for your home and the best value for your new one. Coordinate a same day closing. Yes it sounds tricky. But don‛t think about it. That‛s my job! For a FREE Market Analysyis, Please contact: Jeff Perron 207-647-5081, jperron@tmren.biz
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everything in my pack. There are different designs of hiking poles on the market. I would advise steering away from those that have “twist and lock” feature. My experience with them has not been good because the locking feature tends to break, and I’ve also had some nasty “slip and falls” when the pole collapsed under load. Instead, I recommend the hiking poles with external clips that you can lock in place once you’ve adjusted your pole to your desired length. I use Black Diamond poles and they have never failed me. They will replace parts if damaged so you don’t need to get a complete new pole. There are other brands out there with the same design, so I recommend you shop around to find what works best for you. When using hiking poles on the trail, some folks adjust them shorter for climbing up and longer for going down. I tend to adjust mine once, at 125cm, and leave them there for the whole hike. Length is your own personal preference. Winter water tips Water on the trail is essential to keep your body hydrated, in both summer and winter. When your body does not get enough water to replace what you lose as sweat, you become very vulnerable to muscle cramps and, in severe conditions, hypothermia. In winter, the water you carry with you can easily freeze especially if carried in water bottles outside your pack. Here are some tips to keep it from freezing. Hang your water bottle upside down and you will be able to open it and not find the top is frozen. If using a Camelback water bladder, invest in the insulated winter tube and practice a tip that Rick Wilcox from IME in North Conway taught me. When very cold, after drinking RAMBLES, Page 10B
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BRIDGTON — One-bedroom apartment. Big sunny windows, oak cabinets, granite counter and wood floors. Freshly painted on dead-end street. Very quiet and wooded part of town. $700 month plus $700 security deposit. Utilities not included. Parking, rubbish, snow removal included. Call 207625-8812. 3t3x
HELP WANTED — Anticipated and current employment opportunities Maine School Administrative District 72, Fryeburg, Me. WATERFORD — Unique opPosted on our website: www. portunity just became available. msad72.org tf5 2-bedroom mobile home, great neighborhood, very efficient, landCOOK, WAIT STAFF — full- scape and plowing included. No time, year-round wait staff wanted pets. First, last & security. $650. for Punkin Valley Restaurant. Ap- Call 583-4011. 3t3x ply in person, Route 302, West tf35 Bridgton.
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We Are Looking For ASE Certified Techs
Crafty people… are you crafty? Are you tired of bringing out your supplies and using your kitchen table as your “arts and crafts studio” and then having to pick it all up and pack it away in a corner until the next crafty day? If you are interested in renting shared space, where you have your own six-foot table, a locked storage space that will hold four large plastic containers on shelves for each, free coffee, microwave, Wi-Fi and private entrance. Bring your lunch! Bring your projects and enjoy the creative atmosphere with other artisans… Call Anne…tel: 207-712-5996
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K & C CLEANING — Service. Come home to a clean house. Weekly, bi-weekly or one time cleaning to get you back on track. Like us on Facebook: K & C Cleaning. Call 207-256-2216. 4t3x
LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER — Cats $70-$85, dogs starting at $100. Grant funds available for qualified Oxford County residents. Rozzie May Animal Alliance www.RozzieMay.org 603-447CASCO — Completely furnished 1373. tf18 rooms, heat, lights & cable TV included. $125 weekly. No pets. Call LOOKING FOR — interior cell, 207-595-4946. tf46 painting jobs for the 2017 season. Free estimates, fully insured, 29 BRIDGTON — One-bedroom years experience. Dirigo Custom apartment, cathedral ceilings, Painting. Call 743-9889. 8t1x carpeted living room/hardwood floor in bedroom, laundry room WANTED with washer/dryer. Small covered PLEASE CONSIDER — deck. $825 utilities included. First and last required, nonsmoking. donating gently used furniture, Available within a week qualified household items and more to applicant. 207-647-5945, 207-693- Harvest Hills Animal Shelter. 8933. tf3 FMI, go to our website www. harvesthills.org for details or call REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 935-4358, ext. 21. tf44
Morrison Center – Good Neighbors Seeking Direct Support Professionals for Residential Supports
(Experience Preferred, but will train the right candidate) The agency is seeking caring, creative and energetic team members to provide services to adults with severe cognitive and physical disabilities in our residential settings. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with personal care, facilitating activities and community involvement, documentation, and promoting life skill development. An attractive benefits package is offered to all qualifying candidates and starting wage is $10.00 per hour. All candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED, be at least 18 years of age, possess a valid driver’s license, and possess basic computer skills. Please contact Wayne Alexander at 647-8244 ext. 13 to request an application or pick up an application at the Bridgton office at 119 Sandy Creek Road. 4T3CD EOE
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Deputy Administrative Assistant/Deputy Town Clerk
Town of Denmark This part-time position will assist the Administrative Assistant/ Town Clerk in all of the duties, including but not limited to, processing registrations, tax bills, answering phones, accounting, payroll, filing of records and documents, acquiring and maintaining state certifications. The position works under the supervision of the Administrative Assistant/Town Clerk. Qualified candidates with a minimum of two years business office experience, bookkeeping and exceptional customer service skills are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to: Alvina Day, Attn.: Deputy Administrative Assistant/Deputy Town Clerk Search, Town of Denmark, 62 East Main Street, Denmark, ME 04022. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. The Town of Denmark is an Equal Opportunity Workplace.
John Khiel III Logging and Chipping, Inc., is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of full-time Log Truck Driver. Applicants must have a valid Class A CDL, medical card, and a clean driving record is also required. We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit package including: Health & Dental Insurances, IRA with Company Match, Uniforms, Paid Holidays and Vacations. Competitive wages based on experience. Qualified applicants should apply within at: 65 Bull Ring Road, Denmark, Maine 207-452-2157
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John Khiel III Logging and Chipping, Inc., is currently seeking a full-time, experienced equipment operator for the position of Forwarder Operator. We offer competitive wages, and a comprehensive benefit package including: Health & Dental Insurances, IRA with Company Match, Uniforms, Paid Holidays and Vacations.
Qualified applicants should contact: Rebecca at (207) 452-2157 or rebecca@khielexcavation.com 65 Bull Ring Road, Denmark, ME 04022
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Khiel Excavation offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit package that includes health and dental insurances, retirement plan with company match, uniforms, paid holiday and vacation time, and a company vehicle.
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FA girls put forth feisty effort (Continued from Page 1B) in transition, and they just hit shots. They’re good for a reason.” For the Raiders, Buzzell led the way with 10 points while Emery chipped in 8, Bennett netted 6, Delaney had 5 and Cooper chipped in 4 points and a game-high 10 rebounds.
FA went 12-of-20 from the stripe, while the Rangers were 9-of-15. The Raiders lost the turnover battle, 14-11. The teams were even in rebounds 29-29. Heal Watch: At 6-5, the Raiders are ranked #5 in Class A South. Up next: The Raiders travel to Freeport on Friday
for a 7 p.m. game against the 7-2 Falcons. FA travels Tuesday to Biddeford for a 6 p.m. contest. Recap Raiders 37, Sacopee 25: Nicole Bennett filled up the stat sheet against the Hawks (2-7), scoring a game-high 12 points to go along with 5 rebounds and 5 assists in a
victory last Thursday. FA built an 8-2 and 17-8 halftime lead. The advantage reached 20 in the second half. Makayla Cooper, Tina LeBlanc and Mackenzie Buzzell each tallied 6 points, while Kaylee Emery had 4, Kalie Eastman 2 and Kaylin Delaney 1.
FA indoor track & field report (Continued from Page 2B) is the state leader in both the 55m and the 400m. This fine athlete is just ripping it up on the USM oval.” The 4x200 relay finished first with Bridget, Lexi, Gwen and Allie. Ella Forbes along with Madison McIntyre both had PRs in the 800m. “A fine showing by the girls team and we are very pleased with the progress at this point,” Coach McDonald said. Boys’ highlights Jared Chisari set PRs in both the 55m and the 200m, qualifying of states in both, finishing third in the 55m and winning the 200m. “Jared had been away all last week at a football combine so we were not sure what to expect. Jared did not let us down,” Coach McDonald said. “We look for Jared to only improve when we start our peak for states. This also
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makes the 4x200 relay even stronger.” Nabeel Ghadfa produced PRs in both races and is very close to the state qualifiers. “It would be quite a treat to have five boys in both the 55m and the 200m at states,” Coach McDonald added. Spencer Thomas finished fourth in both the 55m and the 200m. Spencer also ran a leg on the winning relay and produced a fourth place finish in the triple jump. “Spencer also left his comfort zone to try this event — not an easy one to master but with a few more weeks of work, Spencer will be a factor in this event,” Coach McDonald predicted. Miah Schrader ran a state leading 54.20 in the 400m. This was Miah’s first 400 this year and he will only get faster. Miah also won the long jump. “We now have the state leader in both boys and girls 400m dashes. Very happy needless to say,” Coach McDonald added. The 800m saw Christian Bedell and Max Kummer go 1 and 2 with Max just missing the automatic time for states. The mile saw Osage Crie knock 5 seconds off his best and is closing in on a sub 5-minute mile. “We would love to see this
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as Osage has been working very hard,” the coach said. He added, “We are a small team, but a powerhouse team made up of fierce competitors and demanding teammates. If we can stay healthy, the performances are only going to
Track Meet results
(Continued from Page 2B) Ghadfa, FA, 7.29; 16. Daisuke Suwa, LR, 7.64; 24. Caleb Eklund, FA, 8.00; 34. Thomas Noble, LR, 8.57 200 meters: 1. Jared Chisari, FA, 24.64; 4. Spencer Thomas, FA, 25.33; 12. Nabeel Ghadfa, FA, 26.33; 20. Daisuke Suwa, LR, 27.39; 24. Dominic Malia, FA, 28.24; 26. Caleb Eklund, FA, 28.38; 27. Dakota Stover, LR, 28.56 400 meters: 1. Jeremiah Schrader, FA, 54.20; 10. Cole LeBlond, FA, 1:10.08 55 meter hurdles: 2. Theo Snow, LR, 9.60 — WT 9.10 4X200 relay: 1. Fryeburg A 1:38.98 Shot Put: 1. Thomas Noble, LR, 40-1.75; 15. Josh Perkins, LR, 27-9.25 800 meters: 1. Christian Bedell, FA, 2:08.00; 2. Max Kummer, FA, 2:13.43; 14. Cameron Meserve, LR, 2:34.02; 22. Calvin Fox, FA, 2:43.69; 23. Caleb Emery, LR, 3:12.89 Mile Open: 11. Osage Crie, FA, 5:25.26 — WT 4:32.97 4X800 relay: 3. Fryeburg A 9:57.26; 4. Lake Region A 10:31.45 — WT 9:41.07 Pole Vault: 3. William Davis, FA, 7-0 — WV 11-0 Long Jump: 1. Jeremiah Schrader, FA, 18-10.25; 3. Dakota Stover, LR, 18-3.50; 13. Han Mei, LR, 15-3.25; 14. Dominic Malia, FA, 14-8; 15. Isaiah Lenotte, FA, 14-5; 16. Theo Snow, LR, 14-2.50; 18. Erik Christiansen, LR, 13-7.50; 20. Paul Vigna, LR, 13-6.50; 21. Bill Austin, LR, 13-4.75; 26. Ethan Colson, LR, 11-10.50; 27. Thomas Noble, LR, 11-6.75; 30. Keegan Wilcox, LR, 11-1 Triple Jump: 2. Theo Snow, LR, 35-10.50; 4. Spencer Thomas, FA, 30-11.75 — WJ 36-6.25 Boys’ Standings: Greely 168, Cape 99, Fryeburg STAYING ONE STEP OF AN ONCOMING RAM from Academy 90, Lake Region 78, Freeport 65, Wells 34, NYA Kennebunk is Fryeburg Academy’s Max Kummer in relay competition last Friday at USM. (Rivet Photo) 32, Kennebunk 26
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
CARPETING Thurlow’s Carpet & Home Center Carpet and Flooring Sales and Installation 21 Sandy Creek Rd, Bridgton 647-5562 800-310-5563
CHIMNEY LINING The Clean Sweep LLC Chimney Cleaning Service Supaflu and Stainless Steel Chimney lining and relining Dana Richardson 935-2501
CLEANING SERVICES First Impressions Cleaning Inc. Residential & Commercial Seasonal 647-5096
DANCE INSTRUCTION The Ballroom Dance - Exercise - Yoga - Aikido Main St., Harrison, Maine 207-583-6964
DENTAL SERVICES Bridgton Dental Associates Dr. Paul Cloutier Complete dental care 138 Harrison Rd, Bridgton www.bridgtondental.com 207-647-8052 Bridgton Dental Hygiene Care, PA Complete comprehensive oral hygiene care Infants – Seniors Most dental insurances, MaineCare 647-4125 bdhc@myfairpoint.net
Mountain View Dentistry Dr. Leslie A. Elston APPLIANCE REPAIR Cosmetic/restorative & Family Dentistry Servicemaster 207-647-3628 Prof. Carpet Cleaning – Home/Office Jones Appliance Service/Repair LLC MountainViewDentistryMaine.com Fire/Smoke Damage Restoration Quality service you deserve 1-800-244-7630 207-539-4452 All major brands jonesappliances@aol.com 647-4432
ATTORNEYS Shelley P. Carter, Attorney Law Office of Shelley P. Carter, PA 110 Portland St., Fryeburg, ME 04037 935-1950 www.spcarterlaw.com
TLC Home Maintenance Co. Professional Cleaning and Property Management Housekeeping and much more 583-4314
COMPUTERS
Michael G. Friedman, Esq., PA 132 Main St. P.O. Box 10, Bridgton, ME 04009 647-8360
Grammy Geek Tech support for seniors (jr’s too) 1-1 support at your home Malware & virus removal/PC repair Free pick-up & delivery 207-310-0289
Hastings Malia, PA 376 Main Street – PO Box 290 Fryeburg, ME 04037 935-2061 www.hastings-law.com
Ms. C’s Computer Repair Virus and spyware removal PC repairs 207-228-5279 27 Zion Hill Road, Bridgton
CARETAKERS Caretake America Managing and Patrolling Kevin Rogers, Owner/Manager Rte. 35, Naples 693-6000
CARPENTRY
Naples Computer Services PC repair/upgrades – on-site service Virus and spy-ware removal Home and business networking Video security systems 71 Harrison Rd., Naples 207-693-3746
CONTRACTORS
Robert E. Guy General Carpentry – Additions Repairs – Remodeling www.bobguy@myfairpoint.net Harrison 743-5120 239-4804 (cell)
Jeff Hadley Builder Remodeling, Additions Tile work, Wood flooring Kitchens, Drywall, Painting 30 yrs experience 207-595-8421 jhadley44@gmail.com
Jerry’s Carpentry & Painting Carpenter & General Contractor Log homes – decks – remodeling Fully insured – Free estimates 207-527-2552
Quality Custom Carpentry From start to finish and from old to new Jeff Juneau Naples 207-655-5903
get better.” Up next: The Raiders get back to work at the USM field house this Friday with a 3:30 p.m. meet against Wells, Poland, Traip Academy, Falmouth, NYA, Sacopee Valley and Lisbon.
DOCKS
Great Northern Docks, Inc. Sales & Service Route 302, Naples 693-3770 1-800-423-4042 www.greatnortherndocks.com
ELECTRICIANS Bosworth Electric Inc. Quality electrical contractor Commercial/Industrial/Residential Generators/Todd Bosworth/207-838-6755 bosworthelectricinc@hotmail.com D. M. Electric Inc. & Sons Dennis McIver, Electrical Contractor Residential/Commercial/Industrial Licensed in Maine & New Hampshire Bridgton 207-647-5012 J.P. Gallinari Electric Co. Residential - Commercial - Industrial Aerial - Auger - Lifting Service Bridgton 647-9435 McIver Electric “Your on time every time electricians” 221 Portland Rd, Bridgton 647-3664 www.mciverelectric.net R.W. Merrill Electrical Contractor 24 hour Emergency Service Residential & Commercial Harrison 583-2986 Fax 583-4882 David K. Moynihan Master Electrician Licensed ME & NH Bridgton 647-8016
EXCAVATION Snow’s Excavation Complete site work Foundations-Septic-Lots cleared 207-647-2697
EXERCISE/FITNESS Dee’s BodyCraft Personal Training, Aerobics, Pilates Certified – Experienced Bridgton 647-9599
FLOORING Bolsters Decorating Center Carpet – vinyl – ceramic Always free decorating consulting bolsters@megalink.net 9 Market Sq., So. Paris 207-743-9202
FOUNDATIONS Henry’s Concrete Construction Foundations, Slabs, Floors Harrison Tel. 583-4896
GARAGE DOORS Naples Garage Door Co. Installation & repair services Free estimates Naples 207-693-3480
MUSIC LESSONS Up Scale Music Studio Piano Lessons – All Levels Composition-Theory-Transcription Evan 647-9599
NOTARY PUBLIC Northwoods Notary Mobile notary services Weddings - lulapoop@gmail.com Linda Mercer 207-776-9090
OIL DEALERS Dead River Co. Range & Fuel Oil Oil Burner Service Tel. 647-2882, Bridgton
PAINTING CONTRACTORS Jerry’s Painting Service Quality Painting – Interior/Exterior Fully Insured – Free Estimates 207-527-2552
PLUMBING & HEATING
Collins Plumbing & Heating Inc. Specializing in repair service in Roberts Overhead Doors Commercial/residential – free estimates The Lake Region 647-4436 Now offering Master Card & Visa Holt Plumbing Inc. 207-595-2311 Service work – pumps Camp openings – 30 years exp. HEATING 207-318-9981 Bass Heating Oil Burner Service Ken Karpowich Plumbing Sales and Installations Repairs/Installation/Remodeling Waterford (207) 595-8829 Master Plumber in ME & NH Over 20 years experience 207-925-1423
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Opinion & Comment
January 19, 2017, The Bridgton News, Page 7B
Small World by Henry Precht BN Columnist
Presidents, old and new, compared
About ten days ago I watched President Obama deliver his farewell address on TV. The following morning I listened to president-elect Trump deliver his first press conference since the November elections. It was a compacted, instructive, if not exactly inspiring experience. Obama plainly had the advantage: speechwriters (including himself) perfecting eloquent drafts, tele-prompters to guide him, and an audience largely of supporters eager to voice their sentiments. Trump’s remarks were mainly in outline form, designed to provide defenses against conflict of interest and Russian connection criticisms, and an audience of media people eager to trip him up. But all that is merely surface stuff. The really interesting material came out in their difference in temperament, intellect, and not-easy-to-define presidential qualities. The first among those qualities, I would say, is discipline. For a very long time, probably since his youth, Obama has known where he wanted to end up and shaped all of his energies and career moves in that direction. His words make plain he is a focused, serious, inclusive and determined leader. His ambition for the nation’s highest office had sinews of tough self-control — sometimes poorly masked (his dealings with COMPARISON, Page 8B
Bird Watch by Jean Preis BN Columnist
Bluebird winter?
On a chilly day in the middle of December, we were making our lunch when we happened to glance out the kitchen window. The big winterberry bush in the back yard had produced a good crop of red berries and a flock of eight robins was busy eating them. We usually think of robins as harbingers of spring because so many migrate here to nest and raise their families. In the warmer months, when we see them hunting for worms and other invertebrates on our lawns, we may not notice that they also eat a variety of fruits. At the end of summer, many robins return south but some remain, and it is likely some move here from farther north, so it is not surprising to see them around here in winter, surviving on a diet of fruits and berries. Robins are not the only birds who visit our winterberry bush. In past years we have seen both cedar waxwings and Bohemian waxwings feasting there so we have learned to be vigilant and take the time to check out birds through binoculars. Our efforts paid off a couple of weeks ago when we discovered two male bluebirds in with the flock of robins. That was exciting news because we have rarely seen a bluebird in our yard, even in summer. Bluebirds hunt for grasshoppers and other small insects, by perching high above an open field and then swooping down to capture a meal. They also glean insects from foliage or capture them in the air. We have often seen bluebirds up on the ridge in summer perched along the sides of open fields, but our yard does not offer good habitat for them. American robins and Eastern bluebirds belong to the thrush family. Like robins, bluebirds also eat wild fruits and berries, so small numbers of them can be found year round in parts of northern New England. Around here, though, bluebirds are still not common in winter. Our local Sweden BLUEBIRD, Page 10B
Letters Vintage souls
To The Editor: I’ve owned a vacation home on Moose Pond for eight years and 2017 is the year I become a full-time Bridgton resident. To celebrate my move I decided to throw a New Year’s party, inviting friends from home and all the great friends I’ve made in Bridgton. I wanted this party to be
special. After speaking with some patrons at one of my favorite watering holes, I was given the name of the owner of a small storefront on Main Street. The store is called Vintage Souls and the owner’s name is Nadine Caron. I hired Nadine to stage my party and with a small budget she transformed the inside of my home into a New Year’s hit. She worked with my existing décor and blended all her New Year’s decoration perfectly. I had over 50 guests and all of them where impressed and commented about how my home was staged.
ICED ABSTRACT — Local photographer Ed Stevens captured this otherworldly scene with a macro setting on his camera at the edge of Highland Lake in Bridgton during the recent spate of frigid temps. (Photo courtesy OCOLOT — One Camera One Lens One Town)
No ‘Pussyhat’ for my bald spot
The lead story in Maine’s Portland Press Herald on Saturday told us that so many women are making knit hats for the Women’s March on Washington, the entire region was running out of pink yarn. The local chapter of the nationwide Pussyhat Project says it’s a dig at Donald Trump’s infamous remarks ten years ago. Remember? Because he was famous, women would let him grab them by their you-know-what. NBC had it on video and used it against him during the campaign. Women want to “reclaim the term” according to organizers. Three thousand Maine women have signed up to march with their hats, which have two little ear-like things sticking out on top to resemble cat ears. It’s not just about pussyhats. Former Maine State Senator and liberal Democrat Cynthia Dill says it’s about gender and race, too, and explains the march this way: “The prism through which marchers will march is one of ‘intersectionality,’ a term coined by a law professor that now serves as currency in social justice circles seeking to recognize multifaceted levels of identity and power.” I’ll admit, I don’t understand that. Probably my ignorance has something to do with being a privileged white guy who hasn’t renounced his privilege — yet. Maybe it’s time I did.
Change Tsunami
By Price Hutchins Change occurs in many forms. It can be like walking along the water’s edge on an ocean beach. Mostly the waves lap at your ankles and feel refreshing. Occasionally a wave will push up over your knees thrilling, perhaps even shocking you. And then sometimes change crashes over you like a tsunami, threatening to unhinge all that you believe is sound and permanent. Most of my change involves my little life in Lovell. But change of all sorts is happening moment-to-moment all around us. Climate change is relentless but subtle. The Deep Water Horizon accident changed the Gulf’s coast immediately and dramatically. Politics This past national election did not reach the level of tsunami but it did top my knees for sure. Now, I am confronted with what changes I must live with and how to deal with them. Arctic Passage Climate change is now becoming palpable. The Arctic Ocean is navigable and ice-free for part of the year. I felt dread about this as it meant loss of habitat and living space for humans and animals alike. An open Arctic Ocean will change Maine’s weather in measurable and long-lasting If anyone is looking to have an event at their home or office staged I highly recommend you hire Nadine. Nadine, thank you for making the start of 2017 perfect. Chris Rocci Bridgton
was a “job creator” as he was a stockbroker and portfolio manager. We have heard other members of the wealthy class (the so-called one percent) state that they are the “job creators” and the drivers of our economy. These statements do not appear to line up with the world we see around us. I have not noticed any wealthy stockbrokers from New York handing out well paying jobs on Main Street in Bridgton. What I have noticed is that there are “job creators” and individuals who drive our To The Editor: During the November economy out there and they elections, a local candidate are all around us. The vast majority of the for congress stated that he American people, the “middle
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Front Row Seat by Tom McLaughlin BN Columnist As a young man in the seventies and eighties, I was a leftwing Democrat, but then I moved right. Is it time to consider that maybe I went too far? Is it time for to modulate? Move toward the center? Deep divisions are on display as preparations for Trump’s inauguration continue. A hundred thousand women are expected to march on January 21st and I can’t understand when they tell me why. I considered going down there Saturday and putting on a pussyhat with the rest of them. I’ve never liked wearing hats but my hair is getting thin… Nah — I’ve got too much going on here in Maine. How would I actually go about denouncing my white PUSSYHAT, Page 8B
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ways. But, Maine’s vast network of deep water, sheltered harbors like Eastport, Machias, and Portland stand to be huge winners as shipping from the Pacific Rim now finds that travel to Europe is shorter via Maine’s rocky coast. Petroleum Prices and Politics Burning up our oil is wasteful — it leads to incredible environmental dope slaps and keeps us artificially in the 20th century. But, recently becoming an oil exporter again has benefitted our national economy, allowed us to be much less dependent upon the traditional oil-rich tribal countries, and given my retirement portfolio a pleasant boost. The Maine Woods Our paper industry, long the main source of good jobs in the state, is being dismantled. I’m still unsure of the economic roots of this problem, but it’s undeniable. But, the TSUNAMI, Page 8B class,” are in fact both the job creators and the drivers of our economy. They are the farmer who sells his local produce at the farmer’s market, the mechanic who runs a repair shop, the lady who opened a tea shop, the merchant who opens a store or a booth in a local antiques shop, the local newspaper publisher. They are the snowplow operators (very important people this time of year), the teachers, police officers, lawyers, doctors, and store clerks. They are the hard working family who invests in the local economy by buying locally
and buying American-made products, and by so doing creating more jobs. They are the descendants of those middle class individuals who founded our nation including Benjamin Franklin; John, Samuel, and Abigail Adams; George Washington; Nathaniel Green; Alexander Hamilton; and countless others. They are the men and women who have served and continue to serve in our military, sacrificing their lives and wellbeing to preserve our freedom and liberty. They are the French Canadians, Irish, LETTERS, Page 8B
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(Continued from Page 7B) Polish, and more recently Asian, African, and Middle Eastern immigrants, who came and who continue to come to this country seeking freedom and prosperity. They are the Native Americans who remind us of the importance of our relationship to our environment and the planet. They are from all cultures, races, and religions. They are what makes us the strongest, and by far the greatest, country our world has ever seen. Unfortunately, the middle class is also taken advantage
of. Through their hard work and efforts the middle class supports this country. They pay the vast majority of taxes, do the vast majority of service, and make, by far, the vast amount of self sacrifice. This sacrifice remains not only physical (working long hours to support our families, educate our children, etc.), but is also financial, in that the middle class supports both the poor and the wealthy, including corporations, via their tax cuts and tax manipulation. Under the economic plan proposed by Mr. Trump, the one percent would receive a 16 percent tax decrease (not counting the estate tax, which would realize a 40 percent tax reduction). Oddly enough,
Opinions the majority of the members of Congress and, of course, Mr. Trump are members of that one percent class. Middle class taxpayers would receive a whopping 1.5 percent tax decrease. On the other hand, single parents in middle class families would receive a 10 percent tax increase. Clearly the wealthy are seen as being much more in need of a tax break than working class families and especially single parents. It must be tough for the one percent to manage large sums of money and property — the stress alone is unimaginable. Just imagine how all of those hard working middle class single parents will be relieved as they will not have to worry what to do with that
10 percent of their income, they now will have to send it to the government. But just think what the middle class would do with a 16 percent tax decrease — the businesses that could be started, the educations funded, the purchase of that new car, or home, and so on. The positive effect upon our economy would be staggering. Unfortunately, our politicians are not going to give the middle class the resources we have earned. They will use those resources to benefit themselves and their wealthy supporters. So far we have received only “words” and catchy phrases around election time. These words and phrases have no value we can
Presidents, past and new, compared
(Continued from Page 7B) Israeli PM Netanyahu). But that discipline, that self-control, seems sincerely intent on advancing the nation’s wellbeing (as well as his own, to be sure.) Trump comes across as only sporadically disciplined; only recently come to the realization that he wields presidential power. I am convinced that he began his presidential quest as a sort of personal PR exercise — a late-career adventure that would add luster to his “brand” even if it went nowhere. He was advantaged by a fuselage of outrageous words and bad behavior, with which many of his supporters could identify. Pulling him over the top — almost certainly to his own surprise — were the mediocre bunch of competitors in the race on both the Republican and Democratic lists. Evidence for this thesis is found in his almost total lack of preparation for the job of America’s president: no considerPublic Notice
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ation about how he would handle his complex web of businesses and investments nor any apparent thought of whom he was going to appoint to assist him or how be was going to reconcile campaign promises with real world constraints. Never has any successful new president demonstrated such a void of prior civic engagement or lack of convincing interest in a cause for the public good. (I exclude the opening of gambling casinos). At the press conference, the direction of Trump’s thoughts was almost entirely towards himself (praise) and his detractors (denigration). Obama, in sharp contrast, lifted his vision and spoke of the national quest for an improved democracy. He treated his audience with respect and the confidence that they shared his goals. (They just needed some nudging or stronger legal and tax directions). Obama offered warnings and advice, much as his two most famous farewell address predecessors, Washington and Eisenhower, did as they left office. Trump seemed to threaten, to sense (accurately, I suspect) that he was dealing with an artful enemy out to get him. Of course, all officials share this attitude in some measure; the masters of the trade know how to mask it and lift the debate from the personal to a higher, perhaps more abstract level. Both men involved their families in their remarks. Many in the audience were touched by Obama’s kindness in talking about his wife and daughters (and vice president). (It was a great human touch that one of his daughters missed the speech because she had to stay home in Washington to study for an exam.) Trump relies on his progeny for business caretaking and, it would seem probable despite their inexperience, policy advice. One suspects that Mrs. Obama has more influence over her husband than members of the Trump clan exercise over their chieftain. It is undeniable that Obama has suffered from various forms of racism during his tenure. His successor is, as I have tried to outline, quite a different person in many respects. But he won the election. All of us, especially his opponents, must exercise patience and fair and balanced judgments as his administration moves with him into new and unmapped territories. Otherwise, it’s going to be a long and difficult four years ahead. Henry Precht is a retired Foreign Service Officer. Public Notice
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To Frances Warner, a resident of the Town of Brownfield, County of Oxford, and State of Maine. GREETINGS: In the name of the State of Maine, you are hereby required to notify and warn the Inhabitants of said Town of Denmark, qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Municipal Building in said town on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at 7:00 p.m, then and there to act upon the following Articles: ARTICLE 1. To choose a moderator to preside at said meeting. ARTICLE 2. Shall the Town agree to the termination of the Agreement for Joint Recycling and Continuation of the Oxford County Regional Recycling Corporation, this termination to be effective July 1, 2017. (Selectmen recommend this be done.). (The Oxford County Regional Recycling Corporation has found that the organization can no longer operate in an effective manner to provide services to its members. The representatives of the organization recommend dissolution of the organization. The Town of Denmark would have to find a separate recycling solution based on the Town’s needs.) ARTICLE 3. Shall an Ordinance entitled “TOWN OF DENMARK CONSUMER FIREWORKS ORDINANCE” be enacted? 30-A M.R.S.A. §3002(3). (A copy of the ordinance is posted together with this warrant and hereby incorporated into this warrant by reference.) (There are three versions of the ordinance, differing in the level of restrictions. Voters will be asked to vote on each version.) ARTICLE 4. Should an Ordinance entitled “TOWN OF DENMARK FIREWORKS SALE, MANUFACTURE & STORAGE ORDINANCE” be enacted? 30-A M.R.S.A. §3002(3). (Selectmen recommend this be done.) (A copy of the ordinance is posted together with this warrant and hereby incorporated into this warrant by reference.) ARTICLE 5. Shall an Ordinance entitled “TOWN OF DENMARK WIND ENERGY FACILITY ORDINANCE” be enacted? 30-A M.R.S.A. 3002(3). (A copy of the ordinance is available at the Denmark Municipal Building from the Town Clerk.) (Selectmen recommend this be done.) ************************ A True Copy: Attest _______________________________ s/Alvina Day, Town Clerk DENMARK BOARD OF SELECTMEN: Jay Transue Richard K. Mason Jr. Richard Snow NOTE: Copies of the ordinances are available at the Town Office, or visit the Town of Denmark website, www.denmarkmaine.org 2T3
use. Only through our advocacy and action can we, the members of the middle class, force our political leaders to do what is right, to put our nation’s interest ahead of their own personal interest. Is it not about time that our politicians be made to understand that they work for us and not that we work to serve them? Robert G. Carey Bridgton
Safe landing?
To The Editor: The Republicans are in the process of dismantling the Affordable Care Act (ACA); I agree with this for philosophical and economic reasons. Freedom and liberty are our founding principles, and the ACA denies these. ACA is mandatory, thereby denying our freedom to choose, a founding principle of our nation, or Free to Choose, the title of Milton and Rose Friedman’s bestseller that was the basis of the 1980 PBS TV series. Chapter 2, The Tyranny
of Controls, under the subheading Economic Freedom, quotes the Friedman’s: “An essential part of economic freedom is freedom to choose how to use our income.” (Free to Choose, Avon Books, 1980, p. 56) This is the basic flaw in the ACA; not only is it mandatory, it adds penalties for noncompliance, penalties that are collected by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from our tax returns. According to The Daily Signal, “About 6.5 million Americans paid an average penalty of $470 for not having health insurance in 2015,” totaling $3 billion.” (How Many Americans Paid the Obamacare Tax Penalty in 2016, The Daily Signal, Jan. 11, 2017) This is an egalitarian, coercive system, and should be undone. Whether the Republicans can repeal this and take it to a safe landing is the big question. The larger issue, though, is the unrestrained power of the federal government and its runaway spending. The only solution may be to resuscitate LETTERS, Page 9B
‘Pussyhat’ yarn
(Continued from Page 7B) male privilege? Bring it up in casual conversation? “Ahh, the Patriots should go all the way to the Super Bowl, don’t you think? Oh! By the way, I’ve denounced my white male privilege.” Would that work? How many times would I have to say it? To how many people? Everyone I know? And how about my toxic masculinity? How do I get rid of that? No, wait… one at a time. But I suspect both have been getting in the way of my understanding what the Women’s March is about, so I read the articles again. The Women’s March is about “intersectionality” including intersecting with LGBTQIA+ people, who are an integral part of the march. Notice how that acronym keeps getting longer? I understood the “LGBT” part — that’s been around a while, but what about the “QIA+”? I had to look that up. The Q could mean either “Queer” or “Questioning,” but I thought “Queer” was a pejorative? I had to look that up too. According to the GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders) Media Reference Guide: “Once considered a pejorative term, queer has been reclaimed by some LGBT people to describe themselves; however, it is not a universally accepted term even within the LGBT community. When Q is seen at the end of LGBT, it typically means queer and, less often, questioning.” Okay, but then there’s the “I,” the “A,” and the plus sign. Thanks to the GLAAD guide, I learned “I” means “Intersex,” the “A” could mean either “Ally” or “Asexual.” The plus sign stands for, well, just in case there’s some new group of unusual sexual people claiming they’re not accepted fully enough, and weren’t assigned their own letter yet. We can, of course, expect the acronym to grow longer as things progress. That’s what Progressivism is all about, right? I didn’t have to learn any of this stuff when I was a lefty forty years ago. You only had to resent rich people, believe in socialism, and hate capitalism to be accepted back then. It’s much more complicated now and people are so sensitive. Now that I understand what LGBTQIA+ means, I can start learning the new pronouns I’ll have to use when addressing each of the groups. The list is long, including the first person, second person, third person singular and plural, the possessive forms, and so forth. Then I still have to practice pronouncing them. Can you see why I can’t be ready to attend the Women’s March by Saturday? I’d offend whoever I talked to because I don’t know how to address them. People tell me the bald spot on the back of my head is getting bigger. I can’t see it but I feel the effect on cold, windy days, so I really need one of those pussyhats. Maybe I can meet the busses when they return to Portland. Maybe they have some left over…
Change Tsunami (Continued from Page 7B) timber industry in Maine is responding by sending more board feet to the mills for building materials and we now have a burgeoning pellet and chip manufacturing business. Prudent foresters have long understood that our forests are as much a crop as they are Mother Nature’s bounty, and treat the resource with respect. Woodland Creatures Lately our state sees fewer and fewer hunting licenses being issued. Deer populations are up, so too are wolves, coyotes, and I suspect we will substantiate the rumor of a mountain lion in Maine soon. In my lifetime the wild turkey has gone from nonexistent to pest. For the most part these species are here in healthy numbers, not in spite of us but because of our impact upon the environment. But, “unintended results” lurk around every corner. This just in; our proud legacy of restoring Bald Eagles to Maine now threatens our equally proudly restored population of loons. Who knew loons were “eagle candy”? This is not meant to paint an unrealistic and rosy picture of our situation. Nor do I believe that all we need to do to deal with climate change is dress in light clothing and wear SPF 90 sun block. I am not ignoring change. Our environment isn’t going away. It is changing and, as with any change, there are winners and losers. Mother Nature will adapt. It’s you and I that are threatened. Most of the world citizens could cope with a two-degree increase in global temperature, but some people and some species will be dramatically threatened. In Maine, an extra inch of tide will not affect me in Lovell at all but my friend, Bill, on the coast is beginning to see that an extra inch in a winter storm can threaten his house. I have close friends living in China and both long for the smog-free air of Maine. Over there they have days of smog that looks like dense fog and smells like acrid chemicals. They get incensed by the U.S.’s lack of action regarding emissions. You can make your own observations based on your local habitat and any choice of Internet study. We can’t stop change, but we can make some adjustments. We must act where and when we can to slow the relentlessness of the changes we create ourselves. Price Hutchins is an occasional writer, miserable hiker, somewhat handy, resident of the big yellow house in Lovell Village. He is at the peak of a mediocre career as a restaurateur, toilet paper salesman, manager, and business owner.
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To The Editor: An Open Letter to The Taxpayers of MSAD 17 and RSU 10 Dear Fellow Taxpayers, On Thursday, Jan. 12 at 11 a.m. I met with Mr. Shawn Lambert, the director of the Technical School, what used to be called the Vocational School. Shawn then proceeded to give me a two and a half hour tour of the school, a no holds barred tour, a tour where I got to ask questions
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ACROSS 1. Chewing noise 6. Unit of work or energy 9. Alternative to knit stitch 13. Flu symptom 14. “We will, we will rock ___” 15. The color of some old photos 16. CrËme de la ____ 17. Pilot’s estimate 18. Often-missed humor 19. *Team that’s never been in Super Bowl 21. *Team with most appearances but no wins 23. Articulate 24. *Washington’s Super Bowl MVP, ____ Rypien 25. Protestant denom. 28. Uncontrollable anger 30. Lung pouch 35. a.k.a. The Islamic State 37. Tibetan monk 39. “Semper Fidelis” to U.S. Marines, e.g. 40. *Pittsburgh’s Super Bowl MVP, ____ Swann 41. Jerry Maguire, e.g. 43. “For” in Spanish 44. Reduce pressure
46. Those not in favor 47. Larger-than-life 48. Seabiscuit’s house 50. Big top 52. “Fat chance!” 53. “The Sun ____ Rises” 55. Horse poker 57. *Companies pay big for it on Super Bowl night 61. *One of 4 teams with no appearances 64. Sad face 65. Girls’ night out, in text 67. Shipping box 69. R2-D2, e.g. 70. Container for ashes 71. Remove location from IMap 72. Singles 73. Bird-to-be 74. Boris Godunov and Nicholas Romanov
To The Editor: Unexpectedly, last week, an anonymous reader e-mailed a single question to me: “Do you think Donald
gust for their president’s less than moral character propel America toward a new appreciation for the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights? Will it do the same for the world? Will Mr. Trump be a catalyst for a renewed interest and appreciation for the rights of all citizens? Will his debasement of human beings cause a moral backlash leading to a great moral uplifting? Is this his true purpose? Is it his mandate? Will his blatant immorality facilitate a giant moral leap for humanity? Yes, Mr. Trump’s behavior and moral values are so below par and, some say, downright evil, and his total potential to destroy is so great (even more than Hitler and Stalin’s combined) that his role as a world leader will galvanize and cause ALL good men and women to speak out against the evil, despicable behavior of President Trump, thereby creating a renaissance of positivity that will launch the human race to new heights. I hope this answers your question, anonymous reader. Michael Corthell Bridgton
8. Exotic jelly flavor 9. ____wig or ____winkle 10. Second word in a fairytale? 11. *”The ____ is the thing” 12. Big name in chips 15. Former Himalayan kingdom
20. African antelope 22. Part of investment portfolio, acr. 24. Reminder of past 25. *Suffered 4 consecutive Super Bowl losses 26. Heretofore 27. Santa Maria’s compan-
ion 29. *She’s a Lady 31. Tug-of-War prop 32. Locker room infection? 33. Courtyards 34. *Vince Lombardi, e.g. 36. Give the cold shoulder 38. Casino chip 42. Hint of color 45. Lamentation 49. Freddy Krueger’s street 51. Popular political promise
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chosen by God. I’ll quote a biblical passage, even though some of my Christian brothers and sisters may mock it: ‘’He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others.’’ — Daniel 2:21 So, given that passage (even if you don’t believe, please bear with me), Donald J. Trump is indeed legitimate — chosen for the office of president. Another biblical example: ‘’Jesus was troubled in spirit and testified, Very truly I tell you, one of you is going to betray me.” “Who?” Peter asked. Jesus answered, “It is the one to whom I will give this piece of bread when I have dipped it in the dish.” Then, dipping the piece of bread, he gave it to Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. As soon as Judas took the bread, Satan entered into him. Interesting don’t you think? Judas was chosen, by God to play the part of Christ’s betrayer. What is the deal then? Why is Donald Trump God’s choice? Let’s ask some questions. Will a nation’s dis-
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(Continued from Page 8B) the 10th Amendment, now on life support with a barely discernible pulse, and push these issues, and the revenues needed to support them, back to the individual states. Bob Casimiro Bridgton
J. Trump is going to do a good job?’’ The following is in answer to his/her question. I believe that he will do a great job and will do so throughout his presidency. Why do I think that? How can I be so certain? Because he is acting a part — playing a role in the great stage play of life — on the world stage. You say, a part? Yes, I do. Shakespeare was correct, noting that, ‘’All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances…’’ Who is the casting agent then you ask? Is it the American people? No, not really. No, the casting agent is God. He is also the producer and director of humanity’s play (and he owns the “theater” also). God ordains all kings and queens and installs them in their offices and He decides how long or short a time they will remain there. Donald Trump will do EXACTLY what God wants him to do, he has no choice (groans from the readership). All the world leaders throughout history, even Hitler, were
ligently, and immediately. Now, while in some of the classes I could have easily been snowed, in the plumbing, construction, auto, and a few other courses, that would not be possible. At almost 73 years old I have learned a few things. I am not going to bore you with additional details, but what I am going to leave you with is this: many of you know me — I am, if not the most frugal member of the SAD 17 School Board, then one of the two or three most frugal, and I’m telling you, we are getting more than our money’s worth out of the MSAD17/RSU10 Technical School. Rev. Bob Celeste Harrison
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of both students and teachers. Now, in the interest of brevity and for those of you who, like me, would rather not have to read ten thousand words, let me say this: If what you are looking for from your schools is that upon graduation, students are prepared to enter society as productive members of the Republic able and willing to be employable, well-trained, individuals ready to take on and shoulder not only the rights of the Republic but the risks and responsibilities of the Republic as well, young men and women prepared to go into the work force and produce rather than be dependent upon others, your desires have been achieved, for these kids are that and more. Many of the shops we visited during lunchtime and many, not all, but many of the students were at their desks studying and working while eating their lunches. I hope that statement impresses you as much as seeing it impressed me. Every question I asked of a teacher and/or student was answered articulately, intel-
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FA sophomores selected
Masters of the Geo Bee
FRYEBURG — Sophomore Zoe Maguire has been selected as Fryeburg Academy’s representative to the Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership Seminar with Casey Kneissler as the alternate. This educational, lifechanging experience has impacted nearly 10,000 high school sophomores since its inception in 1958. HOBY’s mission is to inspire and develop a global Zoe Maguire Casey Kneissler community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to will be held at the University Mike and Thelma Maguire. leadership, service, and inno- of Maine Farmington on June Casey is the daughter of vation. 2-4, 2017. Adam Kneissler and Brandy The Leadership Seminar Zoe is the daughter of Cler-Kneissler.
Marlow Dinsmore, a sixth grade student at Lake Region Middle School, won the school competition of the National Geographic Bee on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017 and now has a chance at a $50,000 college scholarship. The school Bee, at which 18 students answered questions on geography, was the first round in the 29th annual National Geographic Bee. Thousands of schools around the United States and in the five U.S. territories are participating in the 2017 National Geographic Bee. The school champions, Meredith Lastra of List, having achieved a including Marlow Dinsmore, Bridgton has been named to grade point average of 3.5 will take a qualifying test; the King’s College (Wilkes- or higher. up to 100 of the top scorers Barre, Pa.) fall 2016 Dean’s Saint Michael’s College on that test in each state will then be eligible to compete in their state Bee on March 31, 2017. The winner of the state TOP BEE FINISHERS — Winner of the Lake Region will go on to compete in the Middle School Geography Bee was Marlow Dinsmore (left), and runner-up was Ezra Gronlund. national Bee.
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(Continued from Page 10B) Fryeburg, majoring in Cell and Molecular Biology. Alana M. Cobb of Raymond, majoring in Pharm D. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must have completed 12 or more credits during a semester for
letter grades with at least a 3.30 quality point average. Emmanuel College Dean’s List In honor of their outstanding academic achievement, Emmanuel College (Boston, Mass.) has named more than 700 students to the Dean’s List for the fall
2016 semester. To earn a spot on the Dean’s List, Emmanuel students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for a 16-credit semester. Local students on the Dean’s List include: Patrick Carty of Sweden and Shennah Derstine of Harrison.
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(Continued from Page 4B) from your Camelback tube, blow back into the bladder so that the tube is empty. That works fine until the temperature gets into single digits, then the only solution I’ve found is to put the tube inside my parka to keep it unfrozen. Other winter tips I’ve run out of room and haven’t even touched on snowshoes or daypacks. They will be a topic of a future column. The whole point of my words has been to encourage you to get out into the wonderful world of winter here in Maine and enjoy one of our best seasons of the year!
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(Continued from Page 7B) Maine Christmas Bird Count first recorded a single bluebird in 2006, and since that time we have seen them in 2008 and 2014. On our December 28, 2016 Christmas Bird Count we recorded seven bluebirds. We were surprised to see the two bluebirds in our yard a couple of weeks ago but more surprises were to come. A neighbor up on the ridge phoned to say that five birds that looked like bluebirds were on and around their seed feeder. In spite of poor light, they were able to see the red breast and blue back, but attempts to photograph the birds did not result in satisfactory images. A few days later we received a phone call from a woman who lives in the village reporting five bluebirds at a feeder down the road from her house. Many species of birds have expanded their winter range, moving
farther north over the years, so I wondered if bluebirds might be gradually expanding their winter range, too. It is easy to forget that, until a few decades ago, tufted titmice were uncommon this far north and redbellied woodpeckers were considered rare in this area. An adequate supply of food is crucial to a bird’s survival, so if a bird that normally winters farther south can find enough food here in winter, it might be able to remain here all year. Because we never know what might show up in our yard, we keep a pair of binoculars handy by the window and try to pay attention. Last month, our vigilance paid off when we saw two bluebirds. Correction: Three ruffed grouse were seen on our local Christmas Bird Count but were inadvertently omitted from the unofficial list in my January 5, 2017 column.