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After some tricky weather, Mushers get the green light

DRUG ADDICTION LED TO A FREE FALL — Former high school basketball phenom and NBA player Chris Herren speaks to Fryeburg Academy and Kennett High School students about how drug addiction cost him his dreams. (Rivet Photo)

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer The sled dog handlers and the skijoring competitors are ready to go.

So are the dogs.

The first mushing event of the season – the Down East Mushers Bowl in South Bridgton – is a go.

“It’s their first race of the year. They are anxious to race. They are anxious to do what they train these dogs for,” according to event organizer Tom Gyger, who owns Five Fields Farm, the property where the Mushers’ Bowl is being held this weekend.

“The dogs will be wound up to run,” he said.

The location of the mushing event is being billed as spectator-friendly, Gyger said.

Five Fields Farm, the venue for the races, is located at 720 South Bridgton Rd. South Bridgton Road is also known as Route 107.

Races kick off at 10 a.m. on both Saturday and

What: The Down East Mushers Bowl, sled dog and skijoring races When: Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. start time with last race at 2:45 p.m.

Where: Five Fields Apple Orchard, 720 South Bridgton Road How much: $5 both days ($5 admission on Saturday gets purchaser into the event on Sunday.)

What to bring: Dress appropriately for the weather. Bring money for food booth, which is operated by South Bridgton Community Church.

Reminder: Please do not bring personal pet dogs if possible. If so, please keep dogs on a leash.

Sunday. There are five categories: one-dog and twodog skijoring, four-dog and six-dog sled dog teams, and juniors handling three-dog teams.

The setting is a specta-

tors’ paradise “with multiple spots to watch the dogs run and more than 3,000 square feet to warm up,” Gyger said.

“There is no other race MUSHERS, Page 2A

How drug addiction stole player’s dreams

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer FRYEBURG — Chris Herren had his dream squarely in his own hands.

A phenom at Durfee High School in Fall River, Mass. where he scored over 2,000 points, Herren was highly-recruited by some of college basketball’s elite programs as one of the Top 15 players in the country.

He was expected to be a sure-fire Top 5 or Top 10 NBA draft pick.

Instead, he became a drug addict.

His life spiraled out of control from using prescription meds and heroin, ultimately costing him his promising basketball career and nearly losing his family, as well as his life.

“I am not your typical speaker. I will tell you my nightmare story I have lived,” Herren said.

Today, Chris Herren is sober (seven years now) and runs a basketball player development company, Hoop Dreams and has trained some of the top basketball prospects in New England.

He also has another mission. Herren tells his personal story of self-destruction and redemption as a national speaker.

“I openly share my story in hopes of reaching just one person and making a difference in their life,” Herren hoped his story would open the eyes of about 1,600 impressionable students from both Fryeburg Academy and Kennett High School Tuesday morning regarding the dangers of drug and alcohol use.

Before Herren spoke, students watched a short video, which followed the rise and fall of a rising sports star.

Herren had the chance to play for some of the most heralded college basketball programs, but decided to “stay local” and play for Boston College.

“Two weeks on campus, I return to my dorm room and there is my roommate and two girls I’ve never seen before ready to do lines of cocaine,” Herren recalled.

They asked if he wanted to try some.

“No, thank you,” Herren said.

“Nothing will happen,” they reassured him.

At the age of 18, Herren opened the door to what became a very slippery slope when he snorted his first line of cocaine.

His stay at BC was short. He failed a drug test, and was out of the basketball program.

Jerry Tarkanian reached out to Herren and offered him a second chance — as a member of the Fresno State team.

“I had a sensational sophomore year,” Herren recalled. “But, I was living a double life — playing basketball by day, partying at night. I was told I would be a first-round draft pick if I just behaved.”

He didn’t.

In November 1997, Herren failed another drug test. He announced on national television, “I am a drug addict.”

He spent 28 days in a rehab center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

“I listened to people tell their stories, and my attitude was they were pathetic STORY, Page 3A

EXTENSIVE DAMAGE to the chassis of Harrison’s Engine 4 was clearly evident when it was returned to the fire station.

Fire response protocols pondered after crash

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer HARRISON — The town of Harrison will review and possibly make changes to its fire response protocols on private roads, said Town Manager George “Bud” Finch, two days after a fire engine slid out of control on the steepest end of Harrison Heights Road and crashed into trees.

“At a minimum I expect

Naples to tidy up business signs

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — In an effort to make certain that business signs permitted by the state look more attractive, the Town of Naples is drawing attention to ones that have broken or faded.

The town has sent a letter to the Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) documenting the 22 signs that are in disrepair, according to Naples Town Manager Ephrem Paraschak.

Also, during a recent Naples Board of Selectmen meeting, it was suggested that the town contact the business owners about worn-out signs.

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the condition of their MDOTpermitted road signs.

These are the rectangular signs, letting travelers know how many miles away and in which direction various businesses are located. The business owners pay the MDOT an annual fee to have those signs displayed in the state rightsof-way.

Over the past several months, the selectmen have been discussing signs — those issued by the state and also welcome signs positioned on the boundaries of Naples.

Recently, Paraschak sent the part-time maintenance person on a mission to document the conditions of state issued signs around town.

It was discovered that “22 signs are in rough shape,” he said.

For example, one of the signs on Route 114 is hanging sideways with one side of the sign still bolted to the post.

Paraschak admitted that this problem was not high on MDOT’s priority list.

Selectman Rich Cebra said that was true.

He cited his experience as a state representative serving on the transportation budget committee, and also as a local businessman operating Steamboat Landing Miniature Golf Course.

“The only thing MDOT cares about is the business paying for it (the sign) in January.

It is not a priority,” he said.

The sign he paid for was located off Route 302 in Casco. When it was discovered the sign was in disrepair, he received a letter from MDOT, saying “take down the sign or lose it,” he said.

Cebra said it would be a good idea for the town to provide the MDOT with a list of signs that need replacement.

Paraschak said these are signs that are “broken” or that people “cannot read anymore.”

He said he planned to ask MDOT if some signs could be consolidated on posts. The board indicated it did not have any problem with the town making that request.

a standard for winter plowing and sanding will be required for hills of this magnitude,” said Finch. He also said “the discussion about private roads will be complex, because many of these types of developments have little traffic, and do not have to meet the standards of public roads.”

Finch’s initial media release on Sunday accident, which destroyed the engine’s chassis but caused only minor injuries to the driver, prematurely stated that is was “possible, maybe probable” that the brakes failed on Engine 4 as it began its descent from the top of Harrison Heights Road down to the Waterford Road. The private development road has a “very, very steep” slope at the Waterford Road entrance, said Finch, and a lesser, but still steep slope at the other end where it loops back to

connect with Route 117 in Harrison Village.

Despite his initial assumption, Finch said it now appears unlikely that any mechanical failure was involved in the crash. “That road was just snow and ice.

It was covered with very little sand.”

An accident report is being prepared by Bridgton Police Officer Mac McCormick, who responded to the 11:55 a.m. call when no unit was available from the Cumberland County Sheriffs Department.

Harrison’s Engine 4, a 2000 Freightliner and its first response engine, used the Route 117 entrance to respond to the call, in which a carbon monoxide detector had gone off in a home on the other end of the hill.

Finch said “snow and ice conditions made travel difficult” on the trip over, but CRASH, Page 3A

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DENMARK — Jim Stacy of Cardinal Printing in Denmark is pleased to announce that they have joined the Minuteman Press family.

Stacy completed the sale of Cardinal Printing to Patrick Kittle, who has owned and operated Minuteman Press in North Conway for the last 13 years.

Cardinal Printing has been a fixture in the Denmark area for the past 69 years, making it one of southern Maine’s oldest printing establishments.

Kittle plans to continue to operate Cardinal Printing from its current Denmark location, and is pleased to report that Stacy will stay on and manage operations.

Janet Gill and Melanie Angevine, both long-term Cardinal employees, will continue in their same posi-

tions. Because of this staff continuity, Kittle and Stacy expect a smooth transition of business with no disruption of service to Cardinal’s existing client base.

Larry Meader of Madison, N.H. will help increase revenue for Cardinal Printing by serving as its sales representative. Meader has worked as a sales rep for Minuteman Press in North Conway for the past five years, and has been instrumental in the growth of that location.

Meader will be actively visiting businesses in the southwestern Maine area to learn how Cardinal Printing can serve their printing, mailing and marketing needs.

Minuteman Press is the world’s largest printing franchise, with just under 1,000 independently-owned and operated locations worldwide, and over $500

million in annual sales.

Access to the Minuteman Press franchise system will broaden the range of services Cardinal Printing can offer its customers, as well as help to reduce operating costs.

Over time, Cardinal Printing will be able to take advantage of the state-of-the-art website services available through Minuteman Press, including online design of commonly purchased items such as business cards and postcards, as well as ordering of a variety of promotional products.

Cardinal Printing is located at 33 East Main Street in Denmark, and can be reached at 452-2931 or via e-mail at cardinal@fairpoint.net. Their website can be found at www.cardinalprintinginc.com

PRINTING COMPANY SOLD — Cardinal Printing in Denmark has been sold to Minuteman Press of North Conway. Pictured in the photo, left to right, Jim Stacy, previous owner, Melanie Angevine, press operator, Janet Gill, graphic designer, and Pat Kittle, new owner.

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is where the dogs are hitched up. It is spectator friendly.

Families can walk around and pet the dogs” and ask the racers questions, he said.

The dogs are definitely a big draw for folks of all ages.

“We do ask people not to bring your own dog — if possible. But, if you do, keep your dog on a leash,” Gyger said.

The dogs that compete in these races are well behaved, but the dogs are very “talkative” when they are being geared up to run.

“When the drivers and owners are inside, you wouldn’t know there was a single dog on my back lawn.

They don’t make a sound,” Gyger said.

“When the dogs see someone with a harness, they go nuts. They see a harness; they think ‘I might get to

do it.’ When one dog starts barking, the others start in.

That is when the chorus” of excited howling begins, Gyger said.

“That demonstrates that the dogs love this,” he said.

“When they are finished, when they are in the dog houses, they quiet right down. The fun is over,” he said.

Some of the fun for spectators might be getting to various viewing spots along the seven-mile course, although the starting line will have plenty of action, Gyger said.

“From Bald Pate parking lot, you can watch the dogs passing twice, once uphill and once downhill with an 80-degree turn,” he said.

“A third opportunity, if they turn off (Route) 107 to Fosterville Road, at the junction of Fosterville Road

and Town Farm Road, there is yet another spot,” he said.

“The dogs cross the road twice. They race out in the woods and come back across Town Farm Road,” he said.

“You can stand there and see the dogs both times — up close and personal,” he said.

Gyger anticipated that this weekend’s mushing event could have between 50 and 70 mushers, and possibly more competitors.

“As far as I know, this being the first race of season, no one has had snow to train on. So, the turnout should be good,” he said.

The dogs will run on whatever Mother Nature provides them.

“This is the first race of the season; and we don’t know of another race that offers more views of the dogs racing,” Gyger said.

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“If you dress for the weather, you are going to be comfortable,” he said.

“If the weather turns colder, the warming hut for skiers is there. There are plenty of opportunities to get out of cold without leaving the yard,” he said.

Why would anyone want to leave, and miss the fastpaced, four-legged athletes?

Spectators “will see the dogs on four separate occasions each day. It isn’t just the start and finish. It is not like a lake race” where most of the race cannot be viewed, Gyger said.

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Crash raises questions (Continued from Page 1A) Engine 4 driver Maurice Kautz, a veteran fire department volunteer, was able to make it to the scene.

Upon arrival, however, it was quickly determined that there was no fire — the CO2 detector had malfunctioned.

In preparing to return to the station, Finch said Kautz backed up Engine 4 enough so that another firefighter could remove the wheel chocks. Finch said the sliding began almost immediately once the wheel chocks were removed.

With 1,000 gallons of water on board weighing 8,400 pounds — not to mention the weight of the engine and body alone — it only took a slight forward motion to start a slide. And once the slide started, said Finch, there was just no way for Kautz to stop it.

“He did really good,” all things considered, and is very lucky to have escaped with only minor cuts and bruises that were treated at the scene, said Finch. Unable to stop the forward sliding motion, “(Kautz) did what he could do to maintain control of the truck” as the fire truck careened down the hill. “The air brake system on a fire truck is designed to lock up,” which causes the tires to generate heat, he said.

Finch said Kautz was able, “for the most part,” to follow his intention to make a right-hand turn onto Route 35 at the bottom of the hill.

“But he was unable to keep the apparatus on the road, as the wheels caught into the shoulder on the far side, causing the engine to roll over sideways into

the woods,” Finch said.

The front-end chassis was totaled, and it’s still unknown as to how badly the engine itself was damaged. The body, on the other hand, escaped relatively unscathed.

The big fire engine initially impacted at least one tree, shearing it off near the base. After hitting another tree near the driver’s side chassis, the truck finally came to a stop with the felled tree lying parallel on top of it.

“Concern has been raised, fairly in my view, of protocol for responding to private development roads in the wintertime,” Finch said. He said private road residents “rightfully” should expect a response from fire and rescue vehicles, no matter what the physical challenges or

AFTER THE ICE SKATE — Engine 4 hit several trees after sliding down Harrison Heights Road Sunday following a fire call.

distances of their proper- noted, “and in most cases” ties. School buses are not don’t go in. required to drive into pri“We will be reviewing, vate road developments, he particularly (with) those

developments with steep hills, what is the proper protocol for plowing and sanding?” Finch said.

Former NBA star shares story to help others an end when the car he was driving struck a utility pole.

Inside the vehicle, police found empty heroin packets and Herren slumped over the steering wheel. A needle was still in his arm.

“I was told later by police that I had died for 30 seconds and brought back to life,” he said. “I felt the best option would be to walk out of the ER and commit suicide. I couldn’t care less about myself.”

His wife would later give Herren an ultimatum — go back into treatment or never come back again.

Chris Herren spent nearly a full year away from his family and sought the treatment he needed to turn his life around.

Tuesday, he hoped his story and his words might turn a local teen’s life around.

What are your dreams?

As Chris Herren scanned all the young faces inside Wadsworth Arena, he remembered similar assemblies he

attended during his youthful days.

He sat, but didn’t listen.

He wasn’t going to be “that guy.” After all, what is the harm in drinking a few beers or smoking a little weed on a Friday or Saturday night?

“I have a responsibility of sharing my story with over a million high school kids. I truly believe in my heart that it makes a difference,” he said. “We have gone horribly wrong in the way we present addiction to you kids. I think we want to show you and talk to you about the worst day and not the first day. We want to talk about where it ends, not where it begins. We all start by smoking weed once, out in the woods where the cops won’t find us. We all start off by playing drinking game. That’s the first page out of every addict’s story.”

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“I saw 2,000 kids sitting in the bleachers. I made me real nervous. I walked into the hallway and prayed, ‘Please God, if I can help one kid it is worth it.’ After I told my story, we did Q&A. I didn’t see any hands, so I ended it.

Relieved. This little girl at the top of the bleachers put her hand up,” he said.

Kids laughed at her. Some gestured for her to put her hand down.

“She had more courage to raise her hand before 2,000 than I ever had. She told me that at her high school, it wasn’t worth asking questions because at the end of the day no one cares,” he said. “I felt I failed.”

A couple months later, Herren received a letter from the girl. She told her story.

Her father was a drunk, and had been out of work for four years. The last four years, due to her dad’s unemployment, she had to wear the

Startling facts • “Maine leads the nation in rate of long-term opiate prescriptions,” — Portland Press Herald headline, 2014.

• Maine deaths from heroin have increased from seven in 2011 to 57 in 2014, a dramatic and troubling trend.

• The number of arrests for heroin, which had been stable for several years, rose from 40 arrests in 2010 to 103 in 2013.

• 13.9% of Oxford County high school students selfreported being drunk or high while at school in the past 12 months (in 2015).

• Maine Drug Enforcement Agency handled 56 meth lab incidents in 2015. same clothes. Kids made fun of her and posted photos on Instagram.

Those elements pushed the girl to become a “cutter.”

She told Herren that because of his talk, she confronted the mean-spirited kids in her school. For the first time in her life, she had stood her ground. She even showed them the scars on her arms and legs.

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Because of his drug history, Herren’s stock crashed in the NBA draft. He was, however, selected in the second round by the Denver Nuggets. Veteran players Nick Van Exel and Antonio McDyess attempted to take the troubled rookie under their wing.

“They told me there would be rules. There would be no drinking. For a whole year, they took care of me,” Herren said. “It was the healthiest year of my life.”

He would, however, stumble.

An old friend introduced him to painkiller Oxycontin.

“I immediately got hooked. I had no idea the power of it,” he said. “I had to have it every day. It became a physical addiction.”

What should have been the crowning moment for Herren became a “death sentence,” according to his brother.

Herren realized a lifetime dream when he was traded from the Nuggets to his hometown Boston Celtics.

While Herren now played for the team he grew up idolizing, he was a phone call away from hooking up with his drug dealers.

“I played well, but my life was a lie. No one knew about my addiction,” he said.

He recalled a day when he made several calls to his dealer as Celtic players warmed up for the upcoming game. In the rain, he left the Boston Garden, went out onto a street corner in his warm-ups, and waited for his dealer to drop off his pills.

A knee injury resulted in the Celtics moving on from Herren. He was released and later signed on with a team in Italy. With no known source to score Oxycontin, Herren moved on to heroin.

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Items on Bridgton Police Department blotter

These incidents appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter between the dates of Monday, Jan. 11 and Sunday, Jan. 17 (This is only a partial listing).

Monday, January 11 8:01 a.m. Cumberland County Sheriffs lost track of a man driving a black Camry who blew through a school crosswalk attendant’s stop sign while heading north on Route 302, and asked Bridgton police to keep a lookout.

9:30 a.m. A worker at Salmon Point Campground heard an alarm and followed it to a camper with its front door wide open and the alarm going off inside. Turns out the wind blew the door open, triggering the alarm, and that the same thing happened last year.

2:10 p.m. A person working at the Town Hall found a wallet.

2:18 p.m. When the landlord at 186 Main Street locked tenants out of their apartment and placed their belongings in a hallway that was inaccessible, Officer McCormick let them into the hallway to retrieve a mattress, box spring, small table and chair.

2:18 p.m. A vehicle ran into the rear of another vehicle at Lake Region Auto Supply on Portland Road.

7:48 p.m. A pair of skis was stolen from a Freeport student during a school trip to Shawnee Peak Ski Resort.

10:13 p.m. Hannaford supermarket asked police for options on towing a vehicle that has been parked blocking their loading dock.

Tuesday, January 12 9:30 a.m. A man came to the police station wanting to retrieve his guns, which were being held for evidence.

10 a.m. Someone stole items from the front of Hayes True Value the previous Friday.

10:49 a.m. A Kansas Road man said he received threatening phone calls from unknown scam artists who he believed to be from Jamaica.

2:14 p.m. Suspicious activity occurred overnight at Good Neighbors on Sandy Creek Road, and extra patrols were requested after hours.

5:57 p.m. A woman crashed her vehicle into a tree near 962 South Bridgton Road, but was able to exit the vehicle.

8:12 p.m. An unruly customer at Lampron’s Mini Mart was yelling at the clerk and swearing.

8:50 p.m. A Honda CVR and a Mercury Mountaineer collided at the entrance to Shawnee Peak Ski Resort.

Wednesday, January 13 12:07 a.m. An ATV was

reportedly speeding up and down Pinhook Road.

4:52 a.m.

Officer Smolinsky checked on a woman who was sleeping in a running car with outof-state plates at Lampron’s Mini Mart.

7:42 a.m. A private investigator informed police he would be working in the area all day.

7:52 a.m. Officer Jones searched for a Toyota Camry at Bridgton Academy after Conway Police said the driver, part of a church group attending a function, never arrived in Conway as expected.

8:35 a.m. Police responded to a home on Beach Road after a woman started screaming and crying and refused to leave.

10:38 a.m. A compressor was reported stolen from Hayes True Value on Portland Road.

11:57 a.m. Officer Jones investigated a fraud complaint by a Stonehedge Drive resident.

3:41 p.m. A Fowler Street resident reported receiving harassing text messages.

6:57 p.m. A woman allegedly assaulted her boyfriend and was throwing things around at their Main Street apartment, and United Ambulance was called.

11:56 p.m.

Officer

McCormick responded to Town Hall, where all the lights were on and loud bass music was playing. The doors were locked, and no one responded when McCormick knocked on the door.

Thursday, January 14 12:38 a.m. A court date of March 22 was set on a controlled substance charge after Officers Smolinsky and McCormick responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Zion Hill Road.

1:09 a.m.

Officer McCormick investigated a controlled substance problem on Green Street.

7:09 a.m. A 911 hangup call came from an elevator at Bridgton Academy.

3:08 p.m. A woman near Bridgton Hospital said her sister was assaulted.

3:43 p.m. A Main Street landlord said a tenant he had evicted returned to the apartment and was removing items in violation of a court order.

4:22 p.m. Lampron’s Mini Mart said a man stole a pack of cigarettes and then left on foot toward the nearby motel.

4:40 p.m. A man in his 20s was seen deliberately walking into traffic on Route 302 near Ovide’s Used Cars, and was almost hit as he flipped off drivers as they passed him.

Friday, January 15 12:24 a.m. Fryeburg Police

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There were discussions about turning the area into a designated dog park, she said, but the committee decided not to go forward with anything specific at this time.

Finch said Mill Park “really isn’t much of a park anymore,” although “the intentions were wonderful” when the space at the old mill was so designated as a park. He said that the town has other issues at Mill Park, with its dam and its river, that raise liability concerns and are “harder to police and patrol.”

Selectman Richard St. Pierre noted that if a grass-

roots effort arose to create a dog park there, the town might look favorably on it, but noted that in order to create a dog park there, the area would need to be fenced.

Finch said the updated dog ordinance stands on its own as a good, strong document, and cautioned against becoming distracted by debate over the need for and best location for a dog park. “A lot of people have been part of making this happen,” he said of the ordinance.

Chairman Cathy Laplante recommended, and the rest of the board agreed, that the softball field at Crystal Lake Park be added to the list of

places where dogs are not allowed to “wander, urinate or defecate.” The gazebo and the basketball courts at the park were included on the doggie-don’t-go-there list.

Frank said he agreed in principle with the idea of a dog park, and said that if there is any interest, the idea should be developed before this summer.

The board spent far less time discussing changes to the draft Safe Zone Ordinance, which would effectively elevate town-owned recreational areas to the same status as school property when it comes to banning drug use or dealing.

“This makes so much sense to me,” said Finch, who praised former Selectman Rick Sykes for bringing the idea forward last year. “If we make the schools (safe zones), why not town property?”

Finch said the rules are tailored after rules adopted last year in Bridgton.

“I just wish we didn’t need to have something like this — that common sense would apply,” noted St. Pierre.

Finch said the board still needs to decide whether to seek voter approval on June 14, the day elections will be held, or on June 15 at the Town Meeting.

tion of a Wayfaring Signage Project by Nelle Ely of Twin Lakes Studio.

A press release issued Jan. 13 by Board Chairman Bernie King said there was

no vote taken after the executive session, and made the following statement: “The sign project is nearing its completion and the town is awaiting delivery of the re-fabricated signs, as well as the signs not completed previously. Once received, the town expects to process an invoice upon receipt from the contractor.

This will render the contract

successfully completed.”

The press release added that the town expects to install the signs this spring.

The town has paid Ely $18,000 of her $30,000 contracted fee for creating the hand-painted signs, which had a Nov. 30 deadline for completion. Since that time the contract had been in breach, and Ely was given SIGN, Page 6A

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investigated possible damage done to a vehicle at an Ingalls Road residence by an ex-boyfriend.

Saturday, January 16 1:10 a.m. A juvenile entered a home without permission on Upper Ridge Road, saying he was looking for a phone.

1:28 a.m. The Pleasant Mountain Inn asked police to keep an eye out for a suspicious truck earlier seen driving through the area several times.

5:11 a.m. A Jeep Wrangler ran off the road and into a ditch due to icy conditions on the Edwards Road.

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Fryeburg Police log These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing): Monday, January 11 12:06 a.m. Found lost property at Bradley Park.

7:31 a.m. Police assisted Fryeburg Rescue at a Main Street location.

3:08 p.m. Police investigated a 9-1-1 hang-up at a Warren Street residence.

5 p.m. A domestic disturbance was reported at a Maple Street home.

Tuesday, January 12 1:16 p.m. and 10:24 p.m. Police handled civil matters at a Kenerson Drive and Bridgton Road residences.

Wednesday, January 13 5:25 a.m. Police assisted Fryeburg Fire personnel at an Old River Road location.

11:41 a.m. Police assisted Fryeburg Rescue with a call on West Fryeburg Road.

Thursday, January 14 9:39 a.m. Police responded to a civil issue at a Portland Street business.

6:39 p.m. A report of a suspicious person at a Main Street business was deemed unfounded.

Friday, January 15 12:29 a.m. Responding to a motor vehicle crash in front of a residence on Lovewell Pond Road, police charged Tyler D. Goodfield, 19, of Fryeburg with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence and reckless conduct.

6:35 p.m. A motor vehicle crash occurred on Bridgton Road.

Saturday, January 16 12:40 a.m. Police stopped a motor vehicle on Main Street, and charged Kyra Duhamel, 52, of Pawtucket, R.I. with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration.

8:07 a.m. A non-reportable motor vehicle crash occurred at Indian Acres.

12:14 p.m. Police responded to a motor vehicle crash on Portland Street.

2:45 p.m. Police checked a complaint on Menotomy Road.

Sunday, January 17 8:30 p.m. Police handled an animal complaint at the intersection of McNeil Road and Fish Street.

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Obituaries

January 21, 2016, The Bridgton News, Page 5A

Deborah K. Jack

Edward W. Flint

David F. Rhodes

OXFORD — Deborah K. “Debbie” Jack, 64, of Oxford, passed away Monday, Jan. 11, 2016 at her residence with her family at her side after a lengthy illness.

Debbie was born at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, the daughter of the late Clayton B. Reynolds Jr. and Joan Parise Reynolds. She lived in the Oxford Hills area since she was 12, went to Bible School, and was married to her high school sweetheart, Merle J. Jack, at First Congregational Church in South Paris. She was a graduate of Oxford Hills High School in 1971.

Debbie had a daycare in her home for 16 years, and she loved children. She also enjoyed her photography and believed very much in the spirit world and received many spirit pictures. She always said, “I am going home to where I came from, this was the learning lesson and a pit stop to leave my footprints and hopefully I have made a difference.” She also enjoyed crafting and tole painting. She was involved in Santa Visits Oxford and played Rudolph. She was also a member of the Oxford Fire Relief and was a volunteer for Oxford Helping Hands Food Pantry.

Debbie is survived by her husband of 47 years; a son, Kevin S. Jack of Otisfield; a daughter, Kelly A. Laplante of Harrison; four beautiful grandchildren; a sister, Judith McBride of Sabattus; a brother, Clayton B. Reynolds III of Biddeford; an uncle and an aunt; a foster mom, Mrs. Jewell of South Paris; many nieces and nephews; and a cousin.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 22, 2016 at the First Congregational Church in South Paris.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions in Deb’s memory to the First Congregational Church, 17 E. Main Street, South Paris, ME 04281.

Arrangements are in the care of Chandler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 45 Main Street, South Paris.

PERRY, FLA. — Edward W. “Ted” Flint, 90, formerly of Bridgton, died in Perry, Fla. on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015.

He was born in West Baldwin on March 16, 1925, the second son and youngest child of Ralph J. Flint and Achsah H. (Black) Flint.

His education started in West Baldwin schools and continued at Fryeburg Academy. In 1942, he left school to join the U.S. Marines, serving primarily in the Pacific theater. He attained the rank of sergeant and was awarded the Air Medal.

Following his honorable discharge, he met and married Miss Constance Gallant of Shapleigh in 1946.

After completing his high school education at Bridgton Academy and Sanford High School, Mr. Flint studied at the University of Maine in Orono, graduating in 1951 with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. His children were born during this time.

Ted’s professional career was primarily devoted to the design and construction of roads in southern Maine under the auspices of the Maine Highway Commission, now the MDOT. He retired in 1976 at the age of 51. In retirement, he held a variety of part-time jobs in the Bridgton area. In all his work, he developed friendships, which he held very dear. Ted was widely regarded as a kind and generous man, always ready to share a laugh.

He is survived by Connie, his loving wife of 69 years; a son, James R. Flint; daughters, Paula E. Lowell and Marti E. Flint; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Sally Lee of Boston, Mass. and Martha F. O’Grady of Portland; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents and his brother, John. He will be sadly missed by those who knew him. At Mr. Flint’s request, there will be no service. Condolences may be expressed c/o 360 South Street, Biddeford, ME 04005.

WINDHAM — David F. Rhodes, 74, of Windham, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016.

He was born on April 24, 1941 in Portland, the son of Sidney J. and Madeleen (Sorenson) Rhodes. David was married to his sweetheart, Laura J. (McLellan) Rhodes.

David graduated from Deering High School in 1959. He retired from Southworth Products Inc. after 45 years of employment. He was a Past Master of Presumpscot Lodge #70 A.M. and F.M., 32nd degree member of Valley of Portland Scottish Rites, member of Kora Shriners, member of the Falmouth Rod and Gun Club, and a member of NRA. His interests included deer hunting, trap shooting, enjoying music, and feeding birds. He was an avid reader and loved spending time with his dog, Molly.

Surviving along with his wife of 55 years are their three children, daughters, Lisa Douglass of Windham and Amy Young of Standish, and son, Fredrick Rhodes of Falmouth; four grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; sister, Linda (Rhodes) Adams of Naples; an aunt, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

David was predeceased by his parents.

A ritualistic service was conducted by the Presumpscot Lodge #70 at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, at the Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road, Windham, followed by a memorial service. Burial will take place in the spring at Arlington Cemetery, Windham.

The family requests that donations be made in his memory to: The Westbrook Animal Refuge League, P.O. Box 336, Westbrook, ME 04098 or Presumpscot Lodge #70, c/o James Ross, 137 Albion Road, Windham, ME 04062.

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Jennie M. Cook

SOUTH PORTLAND — Jennie M. Cook, 85, of South Portland, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016, at Maine Medical Center.

She was born in Queens, N.Y. on Sept. 10, 1930, a daughter of Hiram and Lillian (Parker) Polk. She moved to Eastport as a child and attended Eastport schools. She married Samuel J. Cook in July 1947, in Lubec. The family moved to Portland in 1954. Jennie worked for Holmes Fish Packing, Jordan’s Meats and Fairchild Semiconductor. She retired in 1998 after 30 years at Fairchild.

She enjoyed visiting Atlantic City casinos, playing bingo, and trips to Boston and New York to cheer for the Yankees.

She is predeceased by her husband and a brother, Emery Polk.

She is survived by a daughter, Helena V. Cook of Standish; three sons, Dennis J. Cook of Windham, Wayne A. Cook of South Portland and Stephen K. Cook of South Portland; a sister, Mary Marshall of Portland; a brother, Edward Polk of Sebago; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, at St. Luke’s Cathedral, 143 State Street, Portland. Burial followed at Forest City Cemetery, South Portland. Arrangements are by ConroyA Memorial Celebration of the Life of Aaron E. Chute Sr. will be Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. To visit held Saturday, Jan. 30 at 2 p.m. at the Windham Veterans’ Center, 35 Jennie’s memorial page or share online condolences, visit www.

Memorial Drive, in Windham (behind the Windham Mall). ctcrawford.com Susan E. Deming Rager, 66, of Bridgton passed away Monday, Jan. 4, 2016 after a brief battle with cancer.

Susan grew up in Ohio, visiting Maine each summer with her family before deciding to make Maine her home.

She was a hairdresser working in various salons in Maine, New Hampshire, Ohio and Florida. She loved quilting, making several for friends and family to enjoy for many years to come.

She is survived by her brother, William Deming; a daughter, Monica Rager Avila; sons, Chris and Vince Rager; and five grandchildren.

She is predeceased by her parents, Esther Smith Deming and Clifford Lewis Deming.

Services will be held at a later date.

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MEDFORD, WISCONSIN — Edna S. Thornton passed away at the age of 99 on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, at Aspirus Nursing and Rehab Center in Medford, Wisconsin, where she had resided for the past six years.

Edna was born in Bronx, N.Y. in 1916, to Adolph and Josephine Steinbrecher. She was educated in Catholic schools there, eventually graduating from Hunter College in 1935.

Following the death of her father in 1932, she lived with, and later cared for her mother until she passed in 1987.

Edna married the love of her life, Paul R. Thornton Jr., in 1938 in New York City, where they lived until the war broke out. During the war, Paul was commissioned a Lt. Commander in the U.S. Navy, and the family moved to Pasadena, Calif. During these years, Edna was employed at Cal Tech doing mathematical research on the Manhattan Project.

When the war ended, the family returned to the suburban New York City area, bought a house in Yonkers, and started a family.

Paul III was born in 1946, followed by Peter in 1949. Edna was a homemaker during the 1950s, performing community and charity work, most notably serving as the President of the Westchester County Easter Seals Society. She returned to the workforce in 1960 when she was employed as the supervisor in the Nestlé home office’s test kitchen in White Plains, N.Y. Several years later she was employed as an administrative assistant to physicists doing research at Columbia University’s Nevis Laboratories in Irvington, N.Y. While employed there, she completed studies at Columbia, later earning a Master’s Degree in Administration. She was eventually appointed as an officer of Columbia, serving as Administrative Assistant to the President of the University. She held this position until her retirement in 1982.

She then moved to the family’s summer home on beautiful Highland Lake in Bridgton, with her mother — her husband having passed away unexpectedly in 1969. Her years in Maine were again spent doing work for the community. She served on the Bridgton Hospital and Bridgton Library Boards. She was instrumental in helping to start up and operate the Bridgton Hospital Guild’s Thrift Shop. While on the Library Board she was instrumental in fundraising events that helped modernize the building and make it more accessible. She was a regular, longtime, and ardent member of a local reading club, the Book Bags. She was also a supporter of various area arts associations. She regularly hosted visiting musicians in her home who came to play with the Sebago-Long Lake Chamber Music Festival during the summer months. She also traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe.

Ill health forced Edna to move finally to Wisconsin in 2003 to be close to her son, Paul, who arranged cancer care for her at the Marshfield Clinic. In 2008, she was declared cured of her second and third bouts with cancer. Through all of her cancer fights (her first bout with breast cancer occurred in 1966), she remained brave and determined. She always proclaimed her trust in “the power of prayer,” and her strong Catholic faith always carried her through.

That strength proved to be a model for many people over the years.

Edna is survived by son Paul (Elise), Rib Lake, Wisconsin; son Peter (Linda), Bronxville, N.Y.; grandson Criterion, Brooklyn, N.Y.; granddaughter Genevieve (Grey) Baker, New York City, and their twins, great-grandchildren Fleur and Brittin; and granddaughter Ramona (Jeffrey) Thornton and their son, great-grandson Oliver of Wales, Wisconsin.

A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 22, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 424 W. Cedar St., Medford, WI 54451. Visitation will be from 10 a.m., until the time of services at 11 a.m., at the church, that same day. Interment of her cremated remains will take place at St. John’s Episcopal Cemetery, Yonkers, N.Y., at a later date. Hemer Funeral Service, Medford, Wisconsin served the family. For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in her name to either St. Joseph Church or Bridgton Public Library, both of Bridgton, Maine.

Amy S. Roesch PORTLAND — Amy Smith Roesch of Gorham died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 at Maine Medical Center.

Born in Poland, N.Y., Amy was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Aldrich) Smith. She graduated from Buffalo State Teacher’s College, Class of 1943. She married Harry R. Roesch Jr. on Feb. 14, 1948. He predeceased her on March 2, 1991.

She is survived by her daughter, Christine Gouterman of Denmark; her son, Harry R. Roesch III of Belleville, Mich.; her two grandchildren and a great-grandson.

Arrangements are under the direction of Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. To view Amy’s memorial page or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ctcrawford. com

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PORTLAND — Blaine “Toot” F. Watson, 75, of Portland died on Monday, Jan. 11, 2016 at the Seaside Nursing Home after a long battle with cancer.

He was the special companion of Trudie McLellan of Portland.

He was born in Portland, Nov. 26, 1940 a son of the late Royal F. and Geraldine (Orne) Watson. He grew up in Cape Elizabeth and Portland.

He served his country, starting at the age of 17, by serving one tour with the U.S. Marine Corps.

Toot spent 27 years at Fairchild Semiconductor in South Portland. After retiring he went on to open his own business, a food wagon, called “Toots” in Standish, where he made his own homemade doughnuts on the spot.

He was an avid outdoorsman, belonging to several snowmobile and ATV clubs in the area. Toot also enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping throughout Maine and New Hampshire. He was also a member of the American Legion Post, as well as a season ticket holder to the Portland Pirates.

Besides Trudie, he is survived by three sons, Kevin M. L’Heureux of Standish, Royal Watson of Windham and Steven Watson of Windham; three grandsons and a granddaughter; two brothers, Tom Watson of Sebago and Jeff Watson of Hampton, N.H.; and several nieces and nephews.

He was also the brother of the late Douglas Mallar, who died Jan. 16, 2014.

A memorial service was held on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Wilde Memorial Chapel in Evergreen Cemetery, 672 Stevens Avenue, Portland.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to: Wounded Warrior Project, 150 Cambridge Park Drive, Suite 202, Cambridge, MA 02140.

Helen E. Leino HARRISON — Helen Elise Leino, 83, the beloved wife of Harold Leino, and a resident of Harrison, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016, at her residence.

The former Helen Uusitalo was born in Highland Park, Mich., a daughter of Hjalmar and Anna Uusitalo.

She was united in marriage to Harold E. Leino on Nov. 19, 1955.

They had four children, John of Highland, Mich., Kathryn (Mrs. John Furey) of New Hudson, Mich., Linda (Mrs. Paul Kangas) of Hartland, Mich., and Lisa (Mrs. Duncan Harlan) of Woodinville, Wash.; 14 grandchildren: Heather, Tracey and John Leino; Steve, Ryan and Tammy Bekkala; Katrina, Anna, Alison and Erik Kangas; Nicholas, Christy, Darcy and Ivy Harlan; and 12 great-grandchildren.

She attended Highland Park schools as well as Highland Park Junior College, and had been employed by Highland Park High School and Junior College, and Plymouth Division of Chrysler Corporation.

She was a lifelong member of the First Apostolic Lutheran Church of Detroit, Mich.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, and Bridgton Hospital and Rehab for all of the excellent care. Condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.oxfordhillsfuneralservices.com A memorial service was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 16 at Oxford Hills Funeral Services, 1037 Main Street, Oxford. Interment will be at Harrison Lutheran Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to First Apostolic Lutheran Church, 2970 Oak Grove Road, Howell, MI 48843, or to the Harrison Village Library, PO Box 597, 4 Front Street, Harrison, ME 04040-0597.

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Born on June 27, 1939 in Peekskill, New York, she was the daughter of Agnes and Thomas P. Grace Sr. After graduating from Peekskill High School in 1957, she attended St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1960. She worked at St. Francis Hospital for 41 years, and retired to Naples in 2001.

Ginger was a member of the St. Francis Alumni Assoc., the American Legion Auxiliary, St. Joseph Church Hospitality Committee, Women’s Guild, and she served as a Eucharistic Minister. Ginger was also a member of the Catholics Come Home Committee. She loved entertaining, cooking, wine tasting, and golf not so much.

She is survived by her brother Thomas of Florida; his daughter Colleen; sons Tim and Tom and Tom’s wife Liz, and their children Heather and Jack. She also had many cousins and nephews whom she loved dearly.

A mass and celebration of her life will be held at 11:30 a.m., on Saturday, Jan. 30, at St. Joseph Church in Bridgton.

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Donald H. Gouin

Steven T. Patterson

AUBURN — Donald H. Gouin, 85, of Norway died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 at the Hospice House in Auburn, surrounded by the love of his family and friends.

Born on Nov. 8, 1930, Don was the second son of Livy M. and Arthur N. Gouin Sr. He graduated from Norway High School in 1948 and the University of Maine in 1953, where he later earned a master’s degree. On June 21, 1953, he married the former Phyllis Welch of Dixfield. They spent 49 wonderful years together before her death in August of 2002.

Don’s commitment to quality education for the children of Oxford Hills spanned 63 years. He began his career at Paris High School as a teacher and coach of several sports, most notably, football. As athletic director, he developed the district’s first K-12 physical education curriculum, implementing the elementary program himself, traveling from school to school. Football under the lights came to Oxford Hills spearheaded by Don, who with a rake and wheelbarrow, helped build the original lighted field on Fair Street.

He spent the last years of his career as an assistant principal at the high school and finally the middle school. If you ended up in Mr. Gouin’s office you left knowing he valued you as a person.

Upon his retirement in 1986, he was elected to the SAD 17 School Board and later the Tech School Board. He was actively involved on many committees and served several years as chairman. He passionately believed in the concept of a comprehensive high school. As a key member of a small team of visionaries, he worked tirelessly to create a school which combined traditional and vocational programs together in a seamless model allowing students to pursue academic tracks that were individualized and based on their strengths and personal goals.

Don was a lifelong sportsman. He enjoyed many happy times hunting and fishing, first with his father and many dear friends.

Over nearly 50 years, he raised four Brittany spaniels. Bird hunting with his friend Stuart Cummings gave him many cherished memories.

Don was a member of the Second Congregational Church of Norway where he sat in his mother’s pew each week. He made sure folks had rides to church and faithfully visited those no longer able to attend. He was a 50-plus year member of Oxford Lodge, which he enjoyed attending with his brother, Arthur. Don loved his family fiercely and unconditionally. He supported every one of them through the good times and bad. His dry wit, humor, and ability to cut to the chase were well known.

Don is survived by his sons, John of Norway and Buck Gouin of Stoneham; a daughter, Laura Gouin of Stoneham; five grandchildren and four great-grandsons; cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents; his wife, Phyllis; and his brother, Arthur N. Gouin Jr. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 24, at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, 256 Main Street, South Paris.

KENNEBUNK — Steven T. Patterson, 47, of Kennebunk, died on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, with his wife and family by his side.

He was born on May 15, 1968, in Woburn, Mass., the son of Thomas S. and Carole A. (McDonough) Patterson.

Moving to Saco at the age of 11, he attended Saco schools and graduated from Thornton Academy in the Class of 1987.

Steven started his career in the restaurant business. With his brother David, he owned and operated Seacoast Seafood in Old Orchard Beach. He later became a general contractor and real estate developer. Over the past 20 years, he built more than 200 projects and developed two locations on the map, Patterson Drive and Mabry Lane, both in Kennebunk.

On Oct. 22, 1994, he married his love, Kristina Royer, in Lewiston. Together, they shared a marriage full of love, joy, family, and travel. His greatest joy in life came from being a father to his son, Jack. An avid fisherman and an excellent hunter, Steven also enjoyed golfing and playing softball.

He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Kristina Royer Patterson; son, Jack of Kennebunk; his parents, of Kennebunk; brothers Marc Patterson of Limington, David Patterson of Kennebunkport and Thomas Patterson Jr. of Casco; a sister, Samantha Patterson of Kennebunk; and many nieces and nephews. He took great joy in being an uncle. He was loved by all who knew him. Steven will live in our hearts forever.

Visiting hours will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm Street, Biddeford. A service in his honor will follow at 2 p.m. in the Hope Chapel. To share condolences online, please visit: www.HopeMemorial.com In lieu of flowers, donations in Steven’s memory may be made to the Jack Patterson Education Fund, c/o Saco Valley Credit Union, P.O. Box 740, Saco, ME 04072.

A. David Stein III LOUDON, TENN. — A. David Stein III, 77, of the Tellico Village Community in Loudon, Tenn. passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016.

David was a member of The Community Church at Tellico Village.

He was born in Waterbury, Conn. and was a longtime resident of Middlebury, Conn. David attended Worster Prep School, Bridgton High School and Hobart College. In 1998, David retired from Liberty Mutual Insurance after 30 years. He was an executive sales representative and Hall of Famer with Liberty Mutual. He and his wife moved to Tennessee, where he enjoyed golfing, boating, fishing and most of all people. “Everyone who knew him, loved him.”

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Hilde Stein; sister, Susan Timperly; brother, Jeffrey Stein; several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of David’s life will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at The Community Church at Tellico Village with the Rev. Dr. John R. Orr officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Johns Hopkins Department of Neurology, Director of Development Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine, 550 North Broadway, Seventh Floor, Suite 731, Baltimore, MD 21205 or Heartland Golden Retriever Rescue, 234 Morrell Road #118, Knoxville TN 37919.

Michael R. Card PORTLAND — Michael R. Card, 32, of Portland, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Jan. 11, 2016.

He was born on June 10, 1983, the son of Arlene Shatz. He was an expert with computers, a great cook, photographer and DJ. He loved music, wrestling, working on and driving sports cars and motorcycles. Mike was handsome, and will be remembered for his bright smile, warm hugs, and would do anything for anyone.

Surviving are his mother; a sister, Julie Davis of Casco; and two nieces.

A private funeral was held on Friday, Jan. 15. Arrangements by the Jewish Funeral Home.

Phyllis L. Welch NORWAY — Phyllis L. Welch, 90, of Poland, passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, at Norway Center for Health & Rehabilitation.

She was born in Auburn on July 16, 1925, the daughter of Edward C. and Marion A. O’Connor Bartlett. She graduated from Mechanic Falls High School. On March 30, 1942, she married Leon M. Welch. She was mostly a stay-at-home mom on Johnson Hill for her seven children, but did work as a waitress at Poland Spring Inn and Lobster Land Restaurant.

She was very devoted to her family and was the family historian. She was a great shot and a good deer hunter. Phyllis was a member of the Busy Bee’s in Poland for more than 30 years and the Poland Snow Travelers. She loved animals, snowmobiling, country music, especially Vince Gill, and she was an avid photographer.

She is survived by her children, Joan Wilfong and husband Gary of Colo., Pamela Jean Hodenberg of Bridgton, Terry Plummer and husband Tom of Casco, Janice A. Whittemore and husband Melvin of Norway, and Rodney S. Welch and wife Annette of Mechanic Falls; daughter-in-law Clelie Welch; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband; two sons, Terrence Welch and Bradford Welch; three brothers and two sisters.

A funeral service was held Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 2:30 p.m. at Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 26 W. Dwinal Street, Mechanic Falls. Family and friends called at the funeral home for a time of visitation before the service from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals, P.O. Box 10, South Windham, ME 04082-0010. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.chandlerfunerals.com

Evilena F. Fortin WESTBROOK — Evilena Florence Fortin, 99, of Westbrook, passed away on Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, at Mercy Hospital.

Evilena was born in Portland, the daughter of Ralph and Jessie (Wright) Cummings. After graduating from high school, Evilena worked at several bakeries including Nissen Bakery in Portland, where she worked for 27 years. Evilena loved reading, and also enjoyed nature.

She was predeceased by her husband, Albert Fortin; her son, Robert Fortin; and her sisters, Rosemary Madore and Lydia Ramos.

She is survived by her son, Charles Fortin of Westbrook; daughters, Geraldine Clough of Scarborough and Nancy Blaisdell of Portland; her half siblings, Raymond Putnam of Casco and Elizabeth Eldridge of Leesburg Fla.; as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, Jan. 21, from 10 a.m. to noon, with a funeral service to follow at noon at Blais & Hay Funeral Home, 35 Church Street, Westbrook. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Portland. To express online condolences, please go to: www.blaisandhayfuneralhome.com

Phyllis Warren-Briggs LONGMONT, COLORADO — A life lived as beautifully as that of Phyllis Warren-Briggs cannot be given justice in this space. For a complete history, please go to http://darrellhowemortuary.com/obituaries/ 2016-01/phyllis-warren-briggs.

Phyllis was born in Bridgton, Maine, on Jan. 15, 1939, to W. Wilton Warren and Mavis Partridge Warren and died in Longmont, Colorado, on Jan. 9, 2016. Phyllis was a fighter. In the last weeks of her life she battled gall bladder surgery, pneumonia, and sepsis, ultimately succumbing to the overwhelming force of acute myeloid leukemia.

Phyllis treasured her Maine heritage and was a lifelong financial supporter of the Fryeburg Academy and the University of Maine. Frequent visits to the beautiful family property near Fryeburg kept her in touch with the Academy and college friends, and refreshed the heritage of self-reliance that marks a true Mainer.

Family and friends were everything to Phyllis. Her heart may have stopped but it never failed. After receiving her baccalaureate, she moved to Colorado and lived for a time with her older sister, Carley Warren, who survives her. Phyllis remained close to their younger sister, Rosie, who preceded Phyllis in death. Phyllis cherished her daughters Meredyth (Dennis Flanigan) and Melanie (Shadd Field), and took pride in their lives and careers. Together Melanie and Meredyth gave Phyllis four beautiful grandchildren, Kiegan, Samantha, Carly, and Cadel. Phyllis was also close to Tom’s children; especially his granddaughters Maddyson and Taryn.

Shortly after moving to Colorado in 1960, Phyllis met and married Jerry Muth. They lived in Dillon and Vail and both were involved in the ski industry. Upon separation from Jerry, Phyllis moved with her daughters to Boulder where she lived for fifteen years. To their great credit, Phyllis and Jerry remained lifelong friends and collaborative parents. Jerry visited her in the hospital in Nov. It was in Boulder that Phyllis found her professional calling in nonprofit organization development. She was development director from 1982 to 1995 for the Center for Improvement of Local Government at the University of Colorado School of Public Affairs in Denver, where she was known there for her fierce commitment to excellence in state and local government management.

Phyllis married Thomas Briggs on July 22, 1994. They lived in Budapest, Hungary from 1995 to 1999. Phyllis and Tom traveled extensively throughout Southern and Central Europe. Phyllis particularly enjoyed their many visits to London, where she enjoyed the theatre, museums, and historical sites. Phyllis applied her professional skills at a USAID-sponsored project in Hungary administered by the International City Management Association in 1997 and 1998. Upon their return to the United States in 1999, Phyllis lived in Fairfax, Virginia, and volunteered at the Newseum. She then worked in development for the Folger Institute and Folger Shakespeare Library on Capitol Hill in Washington in 2000 and 2001. Reuniting with her boss from the project in Hungary, who had become Executive Director of Sister Cities International, Phyllis worked there from 2001 to 2007 as development director.

After retiring from Sister Cities, Phyllis returned to volunteer work at the Newseum and the Smithsonian Institution. A highlight of Phyllis’ commitment to education occurred in 2015 when she and Tom endowed a fund at the University of Nebraska Foundation for future U.S. Navy and Marine Corps officers enrolled in the NU Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps.

The values that animated Phyllis’s life were love of family and friends, support of the less fortunate through nonprofits, maintaining critical educational and cultural institutions, and fostering global peace through understanding. Her salient characteristic was overcoming adversity with grace and quiet dignity. There will be two memorials to celebrate and honor Phyllis’life, one in Colorado for Western friends and one in Maine for Eastern friends.

Interment in Colorado will be private. The event in Maine will include the return of her ashes to the land that she loved and will occur this summer. The Colorado celebration will occur on Jan. 30 in Louisville. Please contact Tom, Meredyth or Melanie for details.

Contributions in lieu of flowers will be welcomed at either InReach or the Fryeburg Academy. InReach is a Boulder nonprofit that provides affordable mental health services to all people, but especially children. Gifts to InReach may be made at http://coloradogives.org/PWBriggs

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Story of fallen NBA hoop star (Continued from Page 3A) he would gladly speak with anyone via e-mail if they are troubled and need help, he also encouraged students to seek out an adult, be it a teacher or someone they trust — “they will help you,” he said).

“That little girl’s e-mails mean more to me than anything I accomplished in basketball,” he said. “It’s the reason I do this, and it’s not always about drugs and alcohol.

It’s about struggles. It breaks my heart that the cultures at high schools are about drinking and doing drugs.”

Herren spoke about another set of girls who wore purple t-shirts. He asked what the shirts signified. The four girls told him that as eighth graders they made a pact to not drink alcohol or smoke during their high school days.

She told Herren that his talk “validated” what she and her three friends had decided to do — “We are the sober kids here…We kept our promise and are proud of it.

Sometimes, our friends make fun of us.” When some kids laughed as Herren gave the girl a high five, he confronted them saying what they could possibly find as funny not doing drugs or alcohol?

“Explain me the humor?” he asked. “At 35, my whole talk changed. I wish I never had to change myself. I wish on a Friday or Saturday night, I was happy with who I was, and didn’t need to drink or smoke. I wish I could have been happy with who I was.”

The girl’s example led to Herren’s Project Purple, which now involves some 4,000 students.

Herren commended students who could have fun on the weekends without drugs and alcohol, and are comfortable with who they are.

Herren also talked about letting down loved ones because of drug and alcohol use. He impressed upon students never underestimate the power of setting an example for younger siblings. He cited a case that while an older brother and sister were smoking marijuana, a younger sibling went upstairs, took some pills from a medicine cabinet, and later was found dead in his room from an overdose.

“I go to bed every night and thank God for helping me stay sober for the past seven and a half years,” he said. “I always say a prayer for my little daughter, Samantha. I pray that in two years when she is in high school and her friends are driving — a car full of them — she gives me a high five before she leaves and tells me, ‘I am pretty enough that I don’t need to get wasted to talk to a boy. I don’t need to get drunk to stand in a basement. I am okay being me.’ I pray that my kids have that because I didn’t.”

Chris Herren has a new dream — it’s about making a difference in someone else’s life.

The program was supported by Bridgton Hospital, Memorial Hospital, Wells Fargo Advisors, BSC Cleaning Services, Bernstein Shur, Northway Bank, Fryeburg Rotary Club, Harriman Associates, Mt. Washington Valley Preservation Association and Milford Flooring.

Sign project (Continued from Page 4A) a month, or until Dec. 30, to rectify that breach, according to Town Manager Bob Peabody. The executive session was held so that the board could discuss legal advice it had received from the town attorney on how to proceed going forward.

Ely had to replace lettering on four directional signs that were rejected by the town because there wasn’t enough spacing between words. She said this week that all of the signs are finished and being stored in her Portland Road studio.

She said that they will be released to the town once she receives the rest of her contracted fee.

At a December meeting, Sandra Swett of Swett Signs criticized selectmen for awarding Ely the bid, which was four times higher than another bid from an experienced machine-fabri-

cated sign maker. Swett said design specs weren’t prepared for the project, and now the town was paying the price by having to accept signs that were “unprofessional” and did not meet the usual standards for municipal signage.

Ely has maintained from the start that her handpainted signs last much longer than machine-fabricated signs. This week she completed a touchup of the Rufus Porter Museum sign she created 11 years ago, and pointed out that the colors were still generally vibrant, with only minor signs of fading. She retouched the gold lettering and red houses in the sign.

Ely believes it is important to keep the tradition of hand-painted signs alive, and that the town’s use of them will show visitors that Bridgton is a town that is proud of its heritage.

Bridgton police (Continued from Page 4A) ran off the road near Whitney and Sam Ingalls Roads, and Smith Towing responded.

1:37 p.m. A car ran off the road near Harrison and Middle Ridge Roads, but was pulled out of the snow without need for a tow.

4:23 p.m. A vehicle ran off the road near the South Bridgton Fire Station.

5:31 p.m. Another vehicle slid off the road near South Bridgton and Ingalls Roads.

8:08 p.m. A Wayside Avenue resident fell outside in the snow, and several of his neighbors came over to him to help.

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handled a wanted person call on Hoyts Ridge Road.

Sunday, January 17 2:24 a.m. An intoxicated woman on the Sebago Road who sounded like she was walking said she wanted to die, and asked for the suicide hotline number.

9:02 a.m. A man said a rock flew off and hit his windshield as he was passing a town snowplow truck.

12:13 p.m.

Officer McCormick assisted with the fire truck rollover accident on the Waterford Road in Harrison.

6:39 p.m. A car hit a deer on South High Street near the top of Woods Pond.

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Play leads political foes to place of kinship NORTH CONWAY, N.H. — M&D Productions presents Walter Cronkite is Dead in performances now through Jan. 30, Thursday through Saturday, at 7:30 p.m. at Your Theatre, 1857 White Mountain Highway,

North Conway, N.H. The play revolves around two women who appear to have nothing in common who are stuck during a snowstorm in a waiting area at Reagan National Airport.

Patty (Karen Gustafson) is a chatty blue-collar

southerner who is almost physically unable to tolerate silence. Margaret (Christine Thompson) is a Washingtonian, reserved, educated, liberal and not interested in sharing her thoughts, or her table, with Patty. Forced

together for a long night in a public place, the two strangers have no choice but to share a bottle of wine and begin to talk… and to listen.

Their conversation is funny, difficult, deeply revealing and astonishingly frank.

Patty and Margaret share details of their lives that lead them to a place of kinship neither of them could have imagined. Yes, Walter Cronkite is dead, but his wisdom and compassion lives on in this insightful comedy

about what might be possible if people from opposite sides of the political aisle would stop shouting and take even one night to listen. For more information, contact the theater at 603-733-5275 or visit www.yourtheatre.com

Area Events Snowshoe Hike at Musher’s Bowl

Join Loon Echo Land Trust and the Portland Water District for a snowshoe hike from Five Fields Farm to the summit of Bald Pate Mountain on Saturday, Jan. 23. Meet at the farm stand at 9 a.m. Learn about land conservation in the Sebago Lake watershed and its impact on Greater Portland residents. This conserved land helps protect the water quality of Sebago Lake and yields additional benefits such as recreation, farming opportunities, and providing wildlife habitat. This event is in conjunction with the Downeast Sled Dog Club’s Musher’s Bowl Weekend at the farm. There will be a $5 entrance fee for all participants, as the hike will begin and end at the Musher’s Bowl. The roughly 2.5-mile roundtrip hike is moderate to strenuous, dependent on new snowfall. Free snowshoe rentals are provided through Five Fields Farm. Event is subject to weather conditions. Register in advance by noon Friday, Jan. 22. Dress warmly for the hike, which will take around three hours and is considered of moderate to strenuous difficulty.

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Chili/Chowder Cookoff is Jan. 23

WINDHAM — The Lake Region Knights of Columbus will hold a Chili/Chowder Cookoff Competition on Saturday, Jan. 23, from 5 to 6 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 919 Roosevelt Trail (Route 302) Windham. Get a chance to sample food from as many as 10 competitors, and then be your own judge of the winner.

Included with the chili and chowder are cornbread, biscuits, coffee/tea/punch and a homemade dessert buffet. The price is $7 per person, and tickets are available at the door.

Knights hosting French Toast Brunch

Last week’s Community Kettle Dinner at the Bridgton Community Center was a little out of the ordinary, in that the meal was planned and prepared by two young people, Nadia Smith and Jarrett Levesque.

Nadia and Jarrett are regular visitors at the Bridgton Community Center, and often are recruited to help out particularly at the weekly Community Kettle Dinner.

Usually they are helping with setup, serving or cleanup.

The Lake Region Republicans will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 7 p.m. at the Bridgton Community Center on Depot Street. Eric Lusk, County Chair, will be present to discuss details on the upcoming caucus scheduled for Saturday, March 5. Remarks will be delivered by Steve Wentworth, Commander of the American Legion Post #139, who is a former business owner in Bridgton. All are welcome.

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The Bridgton/Fryeburg Knight of Columbus will hold a French Toast Brunch on Sunday, Jan. 24, at 9 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, South High Street, Bridgton. The menu will be French toast, scrambled eggs, sausage, home fries, coffee and juice. Tickets are $7, or only $20 for a family of two adults and kids. For more information, call Tom at 468-1522.

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On Jan. 14, however, they stepped up and requested that they be able to plan and prepare a meal of burgers, fries, salad and strawberry shortcake. With supervision from Community Center volunteers, they really did the heavy work, and the end result was an awesome, yummy meal.

Days later, when asked if they would do it again, they answered, “Yes! Next time we want to do shepherd’s pie!”

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CASCO — The Casco Village Church United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road (Route 121) in Casco invites everyone to their annual, traditional Maine “Let It Snow” Saturday Night Supper hosted by the Youth Groups on Saturday, Jan. 23, from 5 to 6 p.m. Cost is $8 adults, $5 children under eight, and families with young children can eat for $21 max.

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HARRISON — The Harrison Village Library is pleased to welcome the authors of two recent memoirs for discussion and book signings. Jazz clarinetist Brad Terry will appear Saturday, Jan. 23, at 11 a.m. to talk about his book, I Feel More Like I Do Now Than I Did Yesterday (and perform a little). Joyce Lovely will be at the library Thursday, Jan. 28 at 1:30 p.m. to discuss Ice Cream, Gas Masks and God, about growing up in England during World War II.

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Library recovers from break-in CASCO — The Casco Public Library wishes to thank all those who expressed their support following the Dec. 30 break-in and robbery at the library. Although it ended 2015 on a sad note, the damage was limited to the door where they gained access. However, desk cash and the proceeds from two December fundraisers, including the book sale, were taken.

“We are taking steps to protect the library in the future and look forward to a wonderful 2016,” said Library Director Michelle Brenner.

“Thank you to all who have expressed their support.”

The library is also pleased

to announce that it no longer imposes fines for late materials. The library is happy to accept donations from patrons who bring in late returns, or who just want to help the library.

Upcoming programs • Friday, Jan. 29, 6:30 p.m. — Family Film Friday will offer a more “grownup” movie this month, but teens and tweens will enjoy it. Age of Adaline (PG-13) is about a Adaline Bowman, who has somehow miraculously remained 29 years old for almost eight decades.

She lives a solitary existence, never allowing herself to get close to anyone who might

reveal her secret. But a chance encounter with charismatic philanthropist Ellis Jones reignites her passion for life and romance. Doors open at 6 p.m.

• Sunday, Jan. 31, 2 p.m.

— Altered Book Workshop.

Come get creative with old books, clip art, lace, ribbon, buttons, tissue paper, paint and more. Go home with a unique piece of art, which can be functional or just pleasing to the eye. Registration is required, and there will be a $5 materials fee. Class size is limited, so sign up in person or by calling the library at 627-4541.

• Thursday, Feb. 4, 1-2

p.m. and 6-7 p.m. — Color & Calm Time. Need a little stress relief? Join others in either of two sessions for calming music and quiet conversation while letting your creative side shine in this coloring time for the grown-ups.

A variety of decorative coloring pages and tools will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.

• Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.

— Storytime with Miss Michelle. Join other kids for stories, songs and crafts.

• Tuesday, Feb. 2, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. — Lego Club is held every other Tuesday at the library. For more information, call 627-4541.

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HIRAM — “Coloring with Friends” is a new adult coloring group that meets on Wednesdays from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Soldiers Memorial Library, 85 Main Street, Hiram. Bring your own materials, or use library supplies.

It’s a wonderful opportunity to relax and join other enthusiasts. The library also wants to offer a Saturday morning “Coloring for Kids” group.

Please contact the library at 525-4650 if interested.

Sacopee Valley Adult Education classes are now available at the library, and

several of them are free.

Look for mailed brochures or search Sacopee Valley Adult Education online. Courses include “Ukulele Basics for Beginners” and “Quilting for Beginners.”

The Knotty Knitters continue to meet weekly on Thursdays from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Come join them for a new or revived winter pasttime.

The Tuesday Scrabblers need more challengers to join them in their weekly scrabble games, from 1 to 3 p.m. Helps to keep your brain fit, too!

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Chorus rehearsals starting Jan. 25 Rehearsals begin Monday, Jan. 25, for the seventh season of the Lake Region Community Chorus, and all people who love to sing are invited to take part. The chorus will rehearse each Monday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Twitchell Memorial Chapel at Bridgton Academy in North Bridgton.

After 16 weeks of rehearsals, the chorus will offer their Spring Concerts to the community, on Friday, May 13 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 15 at 3 p.m. Both will be held at Twitchell Chapel. A $25 membership fee is asked to help cover the cost of music.

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FRYEBURG — A simulcast of Met Opera Live in HD will present Puccini’s Turandot at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at Fryeburg Academy. Opera enthusiast Joe De Vito will offer insights on this opera with his Met Opera Lecture Series at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at LHEPAC. De Vito’s lecture is free, and the showing of the opera costs $26 for adults, $23 for seniors and $18 for students. Lake Region Caterers will serve lunch before the opera at noon. Preorder tickets online at www.fryeburgacademy.org/pac or call 935-9232.

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BROWNFIELD — A Rabies Clinic will be held at the Brownfield Town Office on Saturday, Jan. 30, from 8 to 11 a.m., sponsored by the town. Cost of shot is $10. For more information, call 935-2007.

Annual Soup and Chowder Fest

OTISFIELD — The East Otisfield Free Baptist Church is having its yearly Soup and Chowder Fest on Saturday, Jan. 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The menu will include pea soup, corn chowder, fish chowder, clam chowder, garden patch Chowder, kielbasa soup, heartwarming chili and more. You can also enjoy rolls, biscuits, beverages and desserts. All food is home cooked and delicious. The East Otisfield Free Baptist church is located a half mile down Rayville Road off Route 121 in Otisfield. The meal is free, but donations are graciously accepted and will all support the church food pantry, helping local folks to keep their family fed.

Four Square World’s Championships

More than 100 competitors from across New England and beyond will meet at Bridgton Academy on Saturday, Jan. 30, to compete for the coveted Four Square trophies.

Play for the sport, which is similar to dodgeball, begins at 5 p.m. The championships are open to anyone who wants to compete or watch, and the $10 registration fee supports the Lakes Environmental Association. For more information, call 647-8580 and ask for Peter Lowell.

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by Valerie, who has been donating a monthly raffle prize basket to the Casco Library for the past two years.

HARRISON — The Crooked River Lodge Mason’s will be sponsoring the next Senior Social Extravaganza on Tuesday, Feb. 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and they plan to cook up something special — but it’s a surprise. During the luncheon, the Harrison Village Library will be once again presenting their Reader’s Theatre with a reading from the A.L. Gurney’s play Love Letters at 11:30 a.m. Readers/ performers returning are Kathleen Kramer, Bill Wood, Jane Riseman and special guest Andrew Harris from Deertrees Theatre. Mark your calendar because you don’t want to miss the next extravaganza!

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HARRISON — The Friends of the Harrison Library will sponsor a five-week computer class starting Tuesday, Feb. 2, from 4 to 6 p.m. Learn the basics and gain confidence in using a computer! Topics will include hardware, operating systems and applications, navigating the Internet, creating documents and spreadsheets, and more. Class size is limited, and preregistration is required. For more information, please call the library at 583-2970.

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This presentation will take place outdoors, at Bridgton Highlands Country Club, on Thursday, Jan. 28, at 7 p.m.

Snowshoes will be available if needed. There are few things more beautiful than the night sky in winter; call Mary at 647-8580 to sign up for this event.

WATERFORD — Socrates Café will meet on Monday, Feb. 1, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Waterford Library. The discussion topic is, “How Do We Talk About Socialism As Americans?” The moderator will be Ian Parker. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information and snow date, call 583-6957.

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January birthdays: my friend Sally Wentworth, a member knew her. Condolences to the family of Ed Gordon. Had of the sewing circle and my friend Linda Flanigan.

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Neck Pain Myofascial Pain Carpal Tunnel Arthritis Don’t forget to get tickets for the raffle of fuel donated

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BRIDGTON Thur., Jan. 21 — The Origins of Oceanography with Peter Gately, Senior College at Bridgton, 10 a.m. to noon, Tannery Pub. FMI: 647-5593.

Fri., Jan. 22 — Joy of Singing, 3 p.m., Community Center.

Sat., Jan. 23 — Winter Snowshoe Hike by Loon Echo Land Trust & Portland Water District, Five Fields Farm to summit of Bald Pate Mountain, meet 9 a.m. at farm stand, Rte. 107.

Sat., Sun., Jan. 23, 24 — Mushers’ Bowl, Five Fields Farm, South Bridgton. FMI: 6472425.

Sat., Jan. 23 — Startup of local coop bakery, 10 a.m., The Drip Coffee Bar, 260 Main St. (Pondicherry Square). FMI: 6472389.

Sun., Jan. 24 — French Toast Brunch by Bridgton/Fryeburg Knights of Columbus, 9 a.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, So. High St. Sun., Jan. 24 — Semi-finals of Lake Region’s Got Talent, 1-3 p.m., Magic Lantern. FMI: 5180481.

Mon., Jan. 25 — Spring Rehearsals begin for Lake Region Chorus, newcomers welcome, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Twitchel Chapell, Bridgton Academy.

FMI: 647-3733.

Tue., Jan. 26 — Revisiting the Town (Bridgton) with Robert Chute, Senior College at Bridgton, 10 a.m. to noon, Tannery Pub. FMI: 647-5593.

Tue., Jan. 26 — St. Joseph Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Joseph Church, 225 So. High St. Tue., Jan. 26 — Bridgton 4 Bernie, 6:30 p.m., Tap House, 18 Depot Street. FMI: 647-2389.

Tue., Jan. 26 — Lake Region Republicans, 7 p.m., Community Center.

Wed., Jan. 27 — Free Homebuyer’s Workshop, 6 p.m., Stevens Brook Elementary School.

Thur., Jan. 28 — Writing Your Own Obituary with Allen Crabtree, Senior College at Bridgton, 10 a.m. to noon, Tannery Pub. FMI: 647-5593.

Thur., Jan. 28 — Evening of Star Gazing with Leigh Hayes, 7 p.m., Bridgton Highlands Golf Course. Register: 647-8580, mary@leamaine.org Sat., Jan. 30 — Walk with a Doc (Dr. Leighton and Dr. Jen Smith), 9 to 10 a.m., Stevens Brook Elementary School, 14 Frances Bell Dr. Sat., Jan. 30 — Four Square World’s Championships, play begins 5 p.m., Bridgton Academy, spectators welcome. FMI: 6478580.

Sun., Jan. 31 — Final competition of Lake Region’s Got Talent, 1-3 p.m., Magic Lantern.

FMI: 518-0481.

Mon., Feb. 1 — Application period runs Feb. 1-March 15 for Maine Master naturalist Program Course at Maine Lake Science Center, Willett Rd. FMI: www. mainemasternaturalist.org Tue., Feb. 2 — Community Forum by United Way, 6 to 7 p.m., Community Center.

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Tue., Feb. 2 — ecomaine, One-Sort Recycling with ecomaine CEO Kevin Roche, Senior College at Bridgton, 10 a.m. to noon, Tannery Pub. FMI: 6475593.

Wed., Feb. 3 — Claudio Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo, with Homer Pence, Senior College at Bridgton, 10 a.m. to noon, Tannery Pub. FMI: 647-5593.

BROWNFIELD Thur., Jan. 21 — Brownfield Food Pantry, 1 to 5 p.m., 701 Pequawket Trl. FMI: 935-2333.

Tue., Jan. 26 — Adult Play Group, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Community Center.

Sat., Jan. 30 — Rabies Clinic, 8 to 11 a.m., Brownfield Town Office. FMI: 935-2007.

Tue., Feb. 2 — Adult Play Group, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Community Center.

CASCO Sat., Jan. 23 — Let It Snow Saturday Night Supper hosted by Youth Groups, 5-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, 941 Meadow Rd. DENMARK Fri., Jan. 22 — Easy hike to Hawk Mountain, Waterford,

by Denmark Mountain Hikers, meet at Denmark Congregational Church 8 a.m., pack for winter hikes. FMI: 756-2247.

Sat., Jan. 23 — e-Book Reader Workshop, 10 a.m. to noon, library.

Tue., Jan. 26 — Songwriters Circle, 7:30 p.m., Denmark Arts Center.

Fri., Sat., Jan. 29, 30 — Overnight at the Radeke Cabin, Kancamagus Hywy., N.H., by Denmark Mountain Hikers, meet at Denmark Congregational Church 8 a.m., pack for winter hikes. FMI: 756-2247.

FRYEBURG Fri., Jan. 22 — Sumner McKane Group performs original score live to Nanook of the North, 7 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy. FMI: 9359232.

Thur., Jan. 28 — Joe De Vito Met Opera Lecture on Puccini’s Turandot, 3 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy.

Fri., Jan. 29 — Pizza and Faith Friday, 6:30 to 8 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church.

Sat., Jan. 30 — Met Opera Live in HD, Puccini’s Turandot, 1 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy. FMI: 935-9232.

QUICK ACTION RECOGNIZED — State Representative Ellie Espling (R-New Gloucester) recently surprised Harrison resident Scott Edwards with a Legislative Sentiment recognizing his role in assisting at a New Gloucester fire. Edwards, a Poland Spring tanker driver, stopped his tanker at a house fire during the early morning hours of Nov. 4, 2014 and gave the 8,500 gallons of spring water he was hauling to the fire department.

The quick action by Edwards, a 21-year employee with Poland Spring, enabled firefighters at the scene to save a portion of the farmhouse. “Scott is one of those people who puts the needs of others first, as was evidenced when he stopped at the fire scene to offer assistance,” said Tom Hathaway, Poland Spring Transportation manager. “We couldn’t be more proud of him for doing the right thing that day. Scott exemplifies the qualities of courtesy and respect that we expect from all of our drivers.” (Photo courtesy of Poland Spring) Tue., Jan. 26 — Scrabble, 7 p.m., library.

Thur., Jan. 28 — Book Discussion Group, Ice Cream, Gasmasks and God by Joyce M. Lovely, 10:30 a.m., library.

Thur., Jan. 28 — Lego Club, 4 p.m., library.

Mon., Feb. 1 — The Food Basket and Kyrie’s Kitchen, 1 to 3 p.m., Town Hall gym. FMI: 615-3226.

RAYMOND Thur., Jan. 21 — Upcycle Journal Craft, 6:30 p.m., library.

Thur., Jan. 28 — Raymond Food Pantry, 4-6 p.m., Lake Region Baptist Church, 1273 Main St. FMI: 232-5830.

Thur., Jan. 28 — Book Group, A Tale for the Time Being

by Ruth Ozeki, 7 p.m., library.

HARRISON Wed., Feb. 3 — Lego Club, Thur., Jan. 21 — “In the 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., library.

Company of Mr. Dickens,” with SEBAGO Andrew Harris, 6:30 p.m., liMon., Jan. 25 — Sebago brary. FMI: 583-2970.

Sat., Jan. 23 — Author Talk Food Pantry, Nazarene Church, & Book Signing & Performance Rte. 114, 9-10:30 a.m. FMI: 274by clarinetist Brad Terry, I Feel 1569.

Mon., Feb. 1 — Sebago More Like I Do Now Than I Did Food Pantry, Nazarene Church, Yesterday, 11 a.m., library.

Wed., Jan. 27 — Festival Rte. 114, 9-10:30 a.m. FMI: 274of Lights Service & Soup and 1569.

Bread Supper, starts 5:30 p.m., SWEDEN United Parish Congregational Wed., Feb. 3 — Sweden Church, 77 Main St. Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thur., Jan. 28 — Author Sweden Church basement, 137 Talk & Book Signing by Joyce Bridgton Rd. FMI: 647-4429, Lovely on her memoir of WWII 647-5399.

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Thur., Jan. 21 — Waterford Tue., Feb. 2 — Five-week Community Supper, 6 p.m., Computer Class starts, 4-6 p.m., Wilkins House, Waterford Flat. library. Register: 583-2970.

FMI: 583-6677.

Mon., Feb. 1 — Socrates Café, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., library.

AREA EVENTS Thur., Jan. 21 — Book Discussion, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, 11:30 a.m., Soldiers Library, 85 Main St., Hiram.

Thur., Jan. 21 — Beading Project by Cancer Resource Center at Lively Accents, 3 p.m., 310 Main St., Norway.

Thur., Jan. 21 — “Ages & Plate Tectonics of New England Pegmatites,” with Dwight Bradley of U.S. Geological Survey, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Maine Mineral & Gem Museum, 99 Main St., Bethel.

Thur., Jan. 21 — Talk on “The History of Weather Observation on Mount Washington” by Bob Bergeron, 7 p.m., Weather Discovery Center, Main Street, No. Conway Village, N.H. Thur.-Sat., Jan. 21-23 — M&D Productions presents Walter Cronkite is Dead, 7:30

p.m., Your Theatre, 1857 White Mtn. Hywy., No. Conway, N.H. FMI: 603-733-5275. Also runs Jan. 28-30.

Fri., Jan. 22 — Mary Kay Spa Party with Foot Wrap, 1 to 2 p.m., Cancer Resource Center, 199 Main St., Norway. RSVP: Sue 890-0226.

Sat., Jan. 23 — Sons of the American Revolution meeting, 9:30 a.m., Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South Main St., Gorham.

Sat., Jan. 23 — Texas Hold’em Tournament, doors open 11 a.m., games start noon, American Legion, 595 Gore Rd., Locke Mills. FMI: 890-3737.

Sat., Jan. 23 — Hike to Howard Pond Overlook by Mahoosuc Land Trust, meet at Hanover Town Hall, 1 p.m. to carpool to walk.

Mon., Tue., Jan. 25, 26 — Auditions for Brighton Beach Memoirs, 6:30 p.m., Schoolhouse Arts Center, 16 Richville Rd., Standish.

Thur., Jan. 28 — Winter Movie Night, 6 p.m., Norway Library, Main St., Norway. FMI: 743-5309, ext. 1.

Sat., Jan. 30 — Annual Soup and Chowder Fest, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., East Otisfield Baptist Church, Rayville Rd., Otisfield.

Sat., Jan. 30 — Kids’ Night Out, 5:30 to 9 p.m., Saint Joseph’s College, White’s Bridge Rd., Standish. FMI: 893-7661.

Tue., Feb. 2 — Women’s Cancer Support Group, noon to 1:30 p.m., Cancer Resource Center of Western maine, 199 Main St., Norway. FMI: 8907063.

Wed., Feb. 3 — Fly Tying 4-part workshop begins, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Cancer Resource Center of Western maine, 199 Main St., Norway. FMI: 890-7063.

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.

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

Lake Region Community Chorus, rehearsals, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Twitchell Chapel, Bridgton Academy. FMI: 647-3733.

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.

Chickadee Quilters, 9:30 a.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Tai Chi Maine, Set Practice, 10 a.m., Bridgton Town Hall, No. High St. 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.

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

Adult Volleyball, 6:30 to 8:30

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Alcoholics Anonymous, noon to 1 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Sweden Rd., Bridgton. O/D

MONDAYS Jumpin’ Janes, 9 a.m., Bridgton Town Hall, No. High St. (Also 9 a.m. Weds. & Fri.) Walking Warriors, 7 a.m., meet at church across from Crystal Lake Park, Rte. 117, Harrison (Also 7 a.m. Weds. & Fri.).

Sebago Food Pantry, 9-10:30 a.m. (3:30-5:30 p.m. 2nd Mon.) Nazarene Church, Rte. 114. FMI: 274-1569.

Casco/Naples Senior Meal Site, noon, Casco Fire Station.

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By Leigh Macmillen Hayes Seven more acts were whittled down to four as Lake Region’s Got Talent continues on the stage of the Mayfair Theater at the Magic Lantern on Depot Street in Bridgton.

On Sunday, Jan. 17, five judges — Patty Hibbert, Jenni Null, Laurie Shepard, Barb Stauble and Jerry Walker — themselves talented both on stage and behind the scenes, scored the acts and provided feedback to the contestants.

They lent considerable experience and expertise to the reviews of each performance.

Following the sound of a human drum roll, Emcee Peter Allen of Gorham announced that the following acts will move on to the semifinals: Brianna Warren of Casco, a dancer who used her graceful, yet athletic moves to tell the story of The Mask, vocalist Abbie Vaughn of Brownfield, who took comments the judges made last year and

applied them as she sang My Immortal, the Windham team of Liza Collins-Schrader, Kristin Farwell and Laura Taylor that graced the stage with synchronized movement and used facial expressions in their interpretation of the sassy song Can’t Rely on You, and vocalist AmandaGrace Neddenriep of Stow, who carried the high notes in Titanium with the pure, gentle quality of her voice.

The top eight acts of Lake Region’s Got Talent, including these four and last week’s quarterfinal winners — vocalist Willow Carter of Fryeburg, vocalist Marissa Morrissette of Windham, dancer Kristin Farwell of Windham and dancer Liza Schrader-Collns of Windham — will battle it out on stage in the semifinals.

During the semifinals on Jan. 24, the judges, with help from the audience, will narrow the field down to six acts.

Those six finalists will compete on Jan. 31 to see who

Star gazing with LEA

Brave the cold and check out the stars on Thursday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m.

Please join Lakes Environmental Association for an evening of star gazing at Bridgton Highlands Golf Course. The moon won’t rise until late, leaving the skies dark to showcase the stars. LEA board member, Leigh Hayes, will share her knowledge of the different constellations showing this time of year.

Participants will meet at the LEA office building on Main Street in Bridgton to sign in. Participants will then caravan to Bridgton Highlands.

Registration is required and space is limited, so sign up today. Snowshoes are available if needed. Contact Mary Jewett for questions or to register at 647-8580 or e-mail mary@leamaine.org

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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 Free Breakfast & Fellowship, 7:30 to 10 a.m., United Methodist Church, 1000 Roosevelt Trail, Naples, thru end of April. Sponsored by NUMC Group.

Crafty Critters, 9 a.m. to noon, Harrison Fire Station Community Room. FMI: 5832241.

Gathering Place Support Group, noon, Bridgton Community Center.

Senior Lunch, noon, Bridgton Community Center.

Ping Pong, 1-3 p.m., Harrison Fire Station Community Room, Harrison.

Over 40 Pickleball, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Harrison Elementary School. FMI: 583-2241.

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

Pickleball, 7 p.m., Casco Community Center Gym. FMI: 627-4187.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 to 8 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

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will be named as the top three Lake Region talents.

Support your family and friends as well as Lake Region Community Theatre, which is the host of this talent show.

You can help your favorite act win in this fierce competition when you cast a ballot. All are competing for a chance to win a share of over $1,000 in cash and prizes in the third annual Lake Region’s Got Talent.

Tickets for the semifinals are available at the door: free/ ages 5 and under (nonvoting); $5/ages 6-12; $7/students and senior citizens; $10/adults.

All of the shows are televised on Lake Region Television after the show dates. Check www.lakeregiontv.org for the schedule.

This Lake Region Community Theatre fundraiser is made possible by the following local businesses —

Maine Lakes Wedding and Event Florist & Raymond Village Florist; Rodgers Ski & Sport; SAvery Photograpy, Greenwood Manor Inn, Center Stage Performing Arts, Vooris Painting; Pure Spa & Studio, McDonald’s of Bridgton; Hayes True Value Hardware; Fountain of You, Pat’s Pizza, Steamboat Landing; and Krainin Real Estate.

A special thanks is extended by LRCT to the Magic Lantern Theater and sound engineer Chris Madura, Doug Worthing, Shannon Avery, The Bridgton News and Lake Region Television.

The top eight acts are set to perform. Who will make it to the top six? Don’t miss Lake Region’s Got Talent semifinal performance on Sunday, Jan. 24, 1 p.m. at the Magic Lantern.

THURSDAYS AA Step-Meeting, 9 a.m., Step Sisters 6 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

Tai Chi Maine, Beginner Class, 10 a.m., Town Hall, North High St., Bridgton.

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.

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

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

NA Women’s Meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Sweden Rd., Bridgton.

Sebago Clothes Closet, 9 a.m. to noon, Warming Hut, Rte. 114, Sebago, next to Nazarene Church.

AA Meeting, O/BB/D/A/L, 7 to 8 p.m., Lovell Church of

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SUNDAYS Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., Harrison Congregational Church.

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FRIDAYS Tai Chi Maine, Beginner Practice, 10 a.m., Bridgton Town Hall, No. High St. Awana Youth Program, grades K-6; transportation provided; Cornerstone Gospel Church, Rte. 114, Naples. FMI: 583-7674.

Over 40 Men’s Basketball, 4 p.m., Brownfield/Denmark School.

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NAPLES — Organizers of this summer’s Naples For The Arts Show and Sale are currently accepting applications for artists and craftsmen to show their work. There is limited spacing available, so reserve early for this year’s show, to be held Saturday, July 30, on the Naples Causeway.

Rentals cost $75 for a 10’x10’ space. Go to www. naplesforthearts.com/to reserve. The website will be continuously updated with the festival’s activities and new sponsors as they sign up for this year’s event. For questions, call Laura Imbriale, director, at 954-6101041 or e-mail naplesforthearts@gmail.com

Kayla Clifford and John Berry of Bridgton have a girl, Jasmine Nicole Berry, born Dec. 11, 2015, at Bridgton Hospital. Jasmine joins her sisters Hailie Damon, 9, Alaina Berry, 4, and Sophia Berry, 3. Maternal grandparents are Teresa Warren and Hank Clifford of Bridgton. Paternal grandparents are Paul and Helen Berry of Sebago. Greatgrandparents are Shirley and Bill Campbell of Westbrook.

Jessica (Alberts) and Kaleb Morton of Casco have a boy, Jaxon Carter Morton, born Dec. 18, 2015, at Bridgton Hospital. Jaxon joins a brother, Jayden Michael Morton, 3.

Maternal grandparents are Kym Alberts and Brad Turbide.

Paternal grandparents are Mike Morton and Val Gillis.

Nicole (Craig) and Ronald Lemieux of Naples have a boy, Regan Joseph-Lee Lemieux, born Dec. 28, 2015, at Bridgton Hospital. Regan joins a sibling, Avah Lemieux, 2. Maternal grandparents are Jeffrey and Nancy Craig of Casco. Paternal grandparents are David and Corrinne McLellan of Freeport. Great-grandparents are Albert and Judith Craig of Casco.

Rachael Wilkinson and Kristopher Mariani of Bridgton have a girl, Maeve Angeline Mariani, born Oct. 4, 2015, at Bridgton Hospital. Maeve joins a sister, Antonia Mariani. Maternal grandparents are Lynette and Tony Wilkinson of Dunedin, New Zealand. Paternal grandparents are Barbara and Robert Mariani of North Hampton, N.H. Great-grandparents are Peggy Boardman of Willow Park, Texas and Joseph Mariani of York.

Kayla (Baker) and Jeff Jones of Norway have a girl, Emily Jones, born Oct. 10, 2015, at Bridgton Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Robert and Diane Baker of Harrison. Paternal grandparents are Lisa and Grant Jones of Norway. Great-grandparents are Flora and David Ramsay of South Paris, Carol Baker of Harrison, Joyce Judges describe Amanda-Grace Neddenriep’s voice as and Harold Jones of Norway and Nancy and Robert Malloy pure and gentle as she sings Titanium. of Windham.

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January 21, 2016, The Bridgton News, Page 1B

Speed options plenty for FA

Raiders’ overall game passing eye test

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer FRYEBURG — Sedge Saunders really likes his basketball team.

He likes the way players can put a poor performance in the review mirror, stay upbeat and play better the next time out.

He appreciates the way his guys pass the ball, looking for the best option, not necessarily the first scoring chance.

And, he likes the progress the Raiders are making down the home stretch of the team’s first year in Class A South.

Coming off a disappointing 67-32 showing against Greely, the Raiders rebounded with sound victories over Freeport (63-45) and at Biddeford (6447) on Monday. Fryeburg Academy improved to 5-8.

“Biddeford is a solid team who is similar to us in terms of experience and some tough losses,” Coach Saunders said.

“I thought our guys did a great job taking away their strengths (attacking the rim and kicking it out for the three) and taking advantage of the size advantage we had, which may have been the first time we’ve had this luxury.”

Up 14-12 and 29-24 at the half, Fryeburg gained separation in the second half, closing the game with an 18-10 run.

The Raiders placed three players in double figures — Nicholis L’Heureux-Carland leading the way with a gamehigh 17 points, while Oscar Herras chipped in 14, including four 3-pointers, and Oscar Saunders netted 12, also with four treys.

“Early in the game we got hurt on penetration and the offensive glass, but the guys did a great job of adjusting and taking that away, especially in the second half,” Coach Saunders said. “Our ball movement was tremendous.

We had a two-to-one assist to turnover ratio this game, which is almost unheard of in high school basketball. We typically have four to five guys on the court who are confident with the ball and have better than average court vision. Couple that with the ability to hit the three ball and you have a team that is very FA HOOP, Page 4B

ALMOST A JUNIOR RECORD BREAKER — Hannah Chadwick challenged several Lake Region track records Friday night at USM, including the high jump, which she just missed the mark.

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PR track night for Hannah

Highlights from the Lake Region indoor track team from their meet Friday night at the University of Southern Maine field house in Gorham: Leading the way was Hannah Chadwick. She had personal records (PRs) in all four of her events including a school record in the triple jump. Hannah jumped 32-feet 5.5-inches on her first jump then 32’ 7.5” on her third jump. The old record was 32’ 5” by Sara Thompson in 2004.

Hannah also had three solid attempts at the JR high jump record of 4’8” but narrowly missed that mark. Her other PRs were in the 400 meters (1:05.99) and the 4x200m relay split (29.4).

Three boys each had three PRs. Matt Stenger ran a solid lead off leg for the 4x200m relay (32.0), threw the shot put 24’ 2.5” and tied his 55m PR (8.62 seconds).

Dakota Stover increased his long jump PR to 19’ 8.5” (ranked #4 in Class B). His 4x2 relay split (24.8) was a PR as well as his first 55m dash under 7 seconds (6.98 and ranked #9 in class B).

Thomas Noble dropped a full second off his 4x2 relay split (30.4), had a new PR in the 55 meters, and placed 5th in the JR shot put with a new PR (28’5”). Thomas is leading the boys’ team again this

year with eight PRs. Five Lakers had five PRs on Friday.

Andrew Gianattasio tied his high jump PR (4’10) and lowered his 200m PR to 33.44 seconds.

“His high jump attempts at 5-feet were so good that I feel that barrier will be broken by him soon,” Laker Coach Mark Snow.

Hannah Parsons had PRs in the 55 meters (8.74) and in her 4x200m relay split (31.9).

“It was the first time our senior girls ran the relay this year. Hannah’s old PR was from last year. The relay would not have happened without Meghan Boos stepping forward to replace an injured teammate. The relay earned fourth place worth four points. Doesn’t seem like a big deal, but when you consider we beat Freeport by only one point…” Coach Snow said.

Danica Chadwick lowered her hurdle PR by another tenth of a second to 9.89 seconds. She extended her triple jump PR to 31’ 8,” which is less than one foot behind her sister’s school record. Coach Snow thinks sibling rivalry will push that record over 33 feet soon.

Catherine Christiansen had PRs in the 200 meters (29.32) and the 4x200m relay DAKOTA STOVER catches air during a jump last Friday at the USM field house.

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Highlights from Fryeburg Academy’s indoor track Meet 3 held Friday night at the University of Southern Maine field house in Gorham: There were nine schools at the meet. The Raider girls finished third and the boys fifth. Girls are 15-5 and the boys are 9-11.

Girls: The 4x200 relay is running very well, in fact they are the fastest team in Class B at the moment.

Coach Collins has six girls under 30 seconds and three under 29. A very nice problem to have. The fourth leg on this relay has three girls separated by hundreds of a second. The quartet that ran Friday night was made up of Skye Collins, Olivia Pelkie, Lexi Charles and Oriagna Inirio. In the mix are Anna Lastra, sub 29, and Emily McDermith, sub 30.

“We run the four fastest in our relays so the next four weeks will be very interesting,” FA Coach Kevin McDonald said.

Skye Collins also met the state standard in the long jump, soaring 15-feet 4-inches.

“Skye has not worked on the LJ as of late, but has shown promise in the past,” the coach said. “We were fortunate enough to have Coach Eric Hall work with our jumpers last week and the results speak for themselves.”

Anna Lastra won the 800m and the two-mile and then ran a sub 29 second leg on the “B” relay. Anna will start to work with Coach Collins this week as a spot on the “A” relay appears to be in her future. Anna was also named MVP of the meet, “a very nice evening for this talented young lady,” Coach McDonald said.

Boys: It’s the 4x200 relay again. The boys sit second in Class B as of now. The quartet is Spencer Thomas, Max Kummer, Evan Wadsworth and Jeremiah Schrader.

“I can’t say enough about the job Coach Collins is doing with these relays and all the sprinters. To be in the hunt for success at states at this stage of the season is very exciting,” Coach McDonald said.

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Looking to pick up steam down stretch Lakers sprint past Poland

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer They are starting to figure it out, which could be real trouble for their opponents.

Lake Region turned Monday’s basketball game against Poland into an all out sprint for 32 minutes, resulting in 67 shots attempts and forcing 26 Knight turnovers.

The end result: 82 points on the board.

Despite some impressive long-range shooting by guard Nathanial Chouinard, who connected on six 3-pointers en route to a 20-point night, Poland lacked the firepower to match the Lakers’ highoctane attack, falling 82-61.

Nate Smith had the hot hand early, getting the Lakers off to a quick start by scoring 11 of his game-high 24 points in the first quarter.

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Raiders declaw Tigers

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer FRYEBURG — It seemed the Raiders had a little more zip in their passes Monday, and it paid off with quick scores in the paint.

Behind an aggressive defense and balanced scoring attack, Fryeburg Academy declawed the Biddeford Tigers 49-30 to notch their 11th win of the season.

FA broke open a 13-10 game with an 8-0 run to start the second quarter as point guard Julia Quinn threaded passes to Mackenzie Buzzell and Nicole Bennett for easy layups.

“I was really happy with the way we moved the basketball. I thought we did a better job with our shot selection. We really wanted to establish an inside presence on the offensive end and I believe we did that,” Raider JACK LESURE scores on a one-handed floater in the Coach Sean Watson said.

JULIA QUINN scores off a fastbreak chance Monday That emphasis was against Biddeford as the Lady Raiders won their 11th lane during the first half Monday night. Lesure finished DECLAW, Page 3B with 15 points and 15 rebounds.

(Rivet Photo) game of the season.

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Last ditch shot just off mark

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Spencer True faced a very long shot to tie the game in the final seconds, but like a lot of things that happened last Thursday night, it just wasn’t meant to be.

True’s downtown jumper skidded off the rim as the Lady Lakers dropped their second straight tight loss, 39-36 to Wells.

The Warriors kept the door open to a potential fantastic finish by missing the front end of three 1-and-1 chances from the foul line over the final 45.1 seconds. They also commited a head-scratching turnover, trying to beat the Laker press by throwing the ball deep, but the pass went out of bounds. LR had the ball back under their own basket with 6.4 ticks on the clock.

One more chance.

Those misfires nearly came back to haunt Wells, which won the season series from the Lakers, as Kristen Huntress (game-high 14 points and 4 rebounds) scored off a strong baseline drive to close the game to four, and then split two defenders to draw a foul. But, she made just 1 of 2 foul shots.

Free throw shooting has been a heavy weight on LR players’ shoulders this season, and continued to be a struggle through three quarters. After going 3-of-16 through three periods, the Lakers found the mark when they mounted a fourth quarter comeback, BROOKE HARRIMAN stops a Wells player’s drive to down 10. They clawed back the rim and nearly blocked the shot. Also contesting the into the contest by sinking drive is LR’s Kaylyn Jordan (right).

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LOCKED UP — Playing tight deny defense is Laker senior guard Spencer True on an inbounds pass to Wells’ Mackenzie Foss.

(Rivet Photo) 8-of-12 attempts.

It was a scrappy battle all night. Both teams were methodical in the first quarter, using multiple of passes trying to find an opening in the defenses. LR led 7-3 after layups by Kaylyn Jordan and Melody Millett.

Wells, however, trailed by just a bucket after one despite 2-of-10 shooting.

With the Lakers dealing

with some foul trouble in the second quarter, they saw Wells tie the contest twice, including 14-14 off a threepointer from Hannah Moody.

LR had chances to build a cushion, but missed the front end of 1-and-1 opportunities twice, and were just 2-of-8 from the foul line, 1-of-4 in the final 1:07.

Wells took advantage as forward Delaney O’Brien

knocked down a shot at the end of the quarter to give the Warriors a 17-15 lead.

As Wells started to assert themselves inside the lane, the Warriors built a six-point lead at the midway point of the third quarter. But as she has done several times this season, Huntress delivered a three-pointer from the left corner and a jumper just inside the arc from the left wing to close the gap to 24-22.

Over the final 3:33, the Lakers’ offense went stone cold. Freshman Brooke Harriman scored the lone point from the foul line as the Warriors went on a 9-1 run to build a 10-point lead.

Despite a tough shooting night, the Lakers continued to play hard and were rewarded with 12 trips to the foul line.

While they finally rediscovered their shooting touch, it proved a little too late.

For the Lakers, Chandler True and Lauren Jakobs each finished with 6 points, Millett 4, Jordan, Harriman and Spencer True each had 2 points.

Turnovers: LR 16, W 12 Field Goals: LR 9-34, W 16-39 Free Throws: LR 11-28, W 5-15 Rebounds: LR 27, W 23 LR rebounders: S. True 7, Millett 6, Jakobs 5, C. True 4, Harriman 3, Jordan 2.

• The Lakers snapped their two-game losing streak Saturday with a 52-50 victory at Poland.

Up next: The Lakers travel LR GIRLS, Page 4B

Lakers win sixth straight, sprint past Poland (Continued from Page 1B) Teammate Jack Lesure continued to be a vacuum in the paint, ripping off 15 rebounds to go with 15 points as the Lakers posted their sixth straight win to improve to 10-2.

“I thought we moved the ball well. They are really starting to trust each other and are willing to pass the ball ahead to the open player who ever it is. We have some very talented guys who can both go to the rim as well shoot the three. They are understanding when it is time to take it to the rim and when to shoot the outside shot,” Laker Coach John Mayo said. “I thought the guys off the bench played very well tonight especially in the second quarter. Tyler (Walker), Damon (Knight), Ryan (Hodgdon) and Alex (Langadas) kept the pressure on and even extend the lead tonight. Marcus (DeVoe) and Brandon (Palmer) did a great job with pressure up front in the first quarter and HOLDING THEIR GROUND and trying to block a shot Nick (Wandishin) controlled

by Poland’s John Fossett (right) are Laker defenders the paint early on.”

Ryan Hodgdon (left) and Alex Langadas. (Rivet Photo) To create fastbreak chanc-

es, a team must control the defensive glass. The Lakers dominated the boards, 43 to 23, with Lesure and Wandishin (seven rebounds) taking control.

With Smith draining four pull-up jumpers and DeVoe aggressively driving to the rim for six points, the Lakers built a 23-12 lead after one.

Poland struggled mightily against the Lakers’ fullcourt trap, turning the ball over 11 times.

“In the full court, I thought everyone understood their rotations and they are doing well at getting a trap and not fouling in the trap, but allowing the other guys to make the steals as they throw the ball out of trap,” Coach Mayo explained.

The LR lead swelled to 17 in the second as Ryan Hodgdon scored on an offensive rebound and Damon Knight knocked down a baseline jumper and two foul shots.

LR answered a mini Poland run midway through the second quarter with eight straight points, including a

nifty spin move by guard Tyler Walker, who freed himself up for an easy bank shot in the paint to increase the lead to 19.

But, Poland closed a 5-for-21 shooting quarter on a positive note as Patrick Kuklinski swished a threepointer at the buzzer to make it 41-25.

Although Chouinard drilled a pair of three-pointers for the Knights in the third quarter, those bombs were negated by Smith, who dropped consecutive treys to open the frame. LR showed good offensive balance in the third as six different players scored.

The Lakers seemed to have the game in hand with 5:05 left when Lesure made a spectacular save of a loose ball. He dove near the Poland bench and flicked the ball behind his back to a teammate, who then fired

a perfect pass to Smith, who scored, was fouled and sank the free throw.

Up 72-50, Coach Mayo went to his bench to close out the game.

But, Poland made some noise as Greg Leighton and Chouinard each buried three-pointers and four straight turnovers by the Lakers helped fuel a 10-2 Knight run.

With 3:53 remaining, Coach Mayo returned his starting five and order was restored. Palmer sank a pair of foul shots. DeVoe drove past two defenders for a hoop. Wandishin sank a nifty one-hander in the lane.

And Alex Langadas coolly went 4-for-4 from the line as the Lakers closed the game on a 6-1 spurt.

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MARCUS DEVOE tries to shield off a Poland defender as he drives to the basket during Monday night’s game against the Knights.

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January 21, 2016, The Bridgton News, Page 3B

BA to host hoop Classic Bridgton Academy will host its annual Coaches vs.

Cancer Winter Classic this weekend. Coming to town will be top-ranked St. Thomas More (Oakdale, Conn.), Notre Dame Prep (Fitchburg, Mass.) and Champlain Lennoxville (Canada).

St. Thomas More, who has New England’s best recruit, Omari Spellman, a 6’10” monster who has committed to Villanova, will show a big presence as the Chancellors come into the weekend with a 15-1 record. St. Thomas More comes in with commits to UNLV, Iona, St. Josephs and Boston College.

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MACKENZIE BUZZELL splits the Biddeford defense to score in Monday’s win over the Tigers at Wadsworth Arena.

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Raiders declaw Tigers

(Continued from Page 1B) very apparent in the opening minutes as the Raiders attacked the inside, scoring four straight hoops — two

by Lexi L’Heureux-Carland who recorded a game-high 15 points. Working primarily in the paint, the Raiders were 6-of-10 in the first quarter.

“I don’t have the stat sheet in front of me, but I would be surprised if we didn’t have more assists tonight than we’ve had in any other game.

We found the open person and the open person finished,” Coach Watson said.

Biddeford regrouped after a shaky start as they struggled against FA’s full court pressure, turning the ball over five times. The Tigers, however, also went to the rim and battled back to trail by just three.

FA had a chance to build a bigger lead, but also had five unforced turnovers and were just 1-of-4 from the foul line.

The struggles at the charity stripe continued in the second with a 0-for-5 stint, but five inside scores and eight Biddeford turnovers resulted in a 25-16 FA advantage at the break. The Tigers were just 1-of-9 from the field.

Despite a steady rotation of players in and out of the lineup, the Raiders never lost their rhythm on offense. FA carved up the Tiger defense with a 9-2 run to open the third.

Up 41-25 entering the final period, the Raiders defense continued to stifle Biddeford, who went without a field goal over eight minutes (0-for-8), scoring just 5 points from the foul line.

For the Raiders, McKenna Gerchman chipped in 9 points, Julia Quinn 7, Mackenzie Buzzell 6, Nicole Bennett 4, Kaylin Delaney 4, Katherine Parker 2 and Sage Boivin had 2.

Rebounders: Boivin 6, Quinn 5, Gerchman 5, Bennett 4, Alexandria Fraize 3, L’Heureux-Carland 2, Delaney 2, Bridget Bailey 2, Makayla Cooper 1.

Rebounds: FA 29, BID 22 Free Throws: FA 4-17, BID 12-20 Turnovers: FA 16, BID 21 Field Goals: FA 21-49, BID 9-35 Victories over the Tigers and Freeport (51-41 led by Julia Quinn with 17 points, six assists and four steals; Lexi L’Heureux-Carland 12 points and 11 rebounds; and Mackenzie Buzzell 7 points, 4 steals and 3 assists) proved to be a nice bounce back after the Raiders suffered a disappointing 63-43 loss at Greely last week.

“We haven’t mentioned York or Greely. I see no reason to do so. Those games are in the past. We haven’t discussed wins or losses all season and we are not going to do that now,” Coach Watson said. “We have a game

against Falmouth on Friday.

We are only dealing with the process of getting better. With each practice and each game, we try to focus on improving.

The players have done a great job of keeping that clarity of focus.”

One area that seemingly gets better and better is the Raiders’ reserves.

“Our bench has been really good all year. We have some bench players getting more minutes than starters a lot of the time. They have been a real key to our success. They have played to their strengths and have maintained a team first attitude,” Coach Watson said. “That is not an easy thing to do. We are now hitting the stretch run, where every team tightens their bench a bit. We are no different. The coaches have made a conscious effort to play a lot of kids in crunch time, game in doubt, situations. We want those players to feel comfortable in those situations and know that they can perform in those situations. However, from here on out, matchups, foul trouble, and game situations will dic-

tate most of our substitution patterns. Sometimes, this can create issues with some teams. I think our kids will handle it well. They have all pledged to put the team first, second and third.”

Fans see the importance of a “deep” roster as the Raiders play their uptempo style at both ends of the court, which requires fresh legs, as well as capable fill-ins when teammates face foul trouble.

But, what Raider fans don’t see is just how important it is to possess a talented 11-player roster in regards to overall development of the team.

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different approach with this team. Instead of a big roster, he uses little numbers, relies on every player contributing, and a lot of critical minutes.

Led by Chris Baldwin (committed to UMass), he has had a big year by changing his game, body, and attitude. You will see a lot of great effort from this team as they can go deep into their bench.

Champlain Lennoxville, coming off a very talented Join Loon Echo and the 2014-15 team, has high hopes Portland Water District for when arriving in Bridgton. a snowshoe hike from Five Fields Farm to the summit of Bald Pate Mountain this Saturday, Jan. 23.

This hike will meet at the farm stand at 9 a.m. Learn about land conservation in the Sebago Lake watershed and its impact on greater Portland residents.

The hike and snowshoe rentals are free. The hike is approximately three hours, and is considered moderate to strenuous in nature.

Come prepared with appropriate warm clothing, sturdy hiking shoes or boots, water and plenty of snacks.

This hike will be postponed in the event of a major snowstorm. Check the Loon Echo Facebook page and website for updates.

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Not an overly big team, they will try and beat teams with perimeter play, quickness, and shooting from the outside. Their size could hurt them inside defensively.

Bridgton Academy, led by New England Hall of Fame coach Whit Lesure, comes into the weekend with an extremely talented team.

Carter Skaggs (committed to High Point) has been deadly from behind the arc having multiple games with at least 10 3-point baskets.

The outstanding guards from the Wolverines will give any team a tough competitive matchup.

Notre Dame Prep will take on Champlain Lennoxville at 6 p.m. Friday night, with Bridgton Academy taking on St. Thomas More immediately after. Saturday starting at noon, the losers play and at 2 p.m. the winners will face each other for the championship.

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FA indoor track recap

(Continued from Page 1B) Victor Yang continues his winning ways, finishing first in both the High Jump and the Triple Jump.

“At this stage of the season, we have nine studentathletes qualified for States, not including the relays.

Emily McDermith has met the standard in the 400m.

We are so happy to see her racing well. Mustafa Demir has met the provisional standard in the shot put. Evan Wadsworth has also met the provisional in the 400m,” Coach McDonald reported.

“We are working hard to put more athletes on that bus to States. We also have had three MVPs so far — Skye Collins, Victor Yang and Anna Lastra. Not bad for a team that has 28 athletes.

It’s a great time of the season. So much potential and lots of work to do. What the future holds only the future knows.”

Up next: The Raiders

return to USM this Friday for a 4:30 meet against Yarmouth, Wells, North Yarmouth Academy, Greely, Poland, Sacopee Valley and St. Dominic’s.

(Continued from Page 1A) difficult to guard.”

The Raiders scored 23 points out of the center position (six from Jace McKenney), which was the key to freeing up shooters, who got some real clean looks at the hoop from downtown.

“It was the best inside/out action I’ve seen from us all year,” Coach Saunders said.

Other scorers were Cody Gullikson scoring 7 points, Ben Darling 6 and Joe LeBrun 2.

Another element that impressed Saunders was that every time Biddeford made a run, the Raiders answered it with a couple of big shots and a run of their own.

“When Biddeford tried to get back into it with full court pressure, our guys broke it with pinpoint passing and got easy baskets,” the coach said. “We’re playing very well right now and you can see the confidence building in each person and the team collectively. This team combines an unselfish approach with the skills to execute, which is why they’re so much fun to watch.

The ball movement at times is just a thing of beauty.”

Another key to the Raider surge has been contributions from all players in the lineup. Against Freeport, Ben Darling connected for six 3-pointers. Meanwhile, others making a difference include Cody Gullikson, who has had “two really good all around games,” and Tucker Buzzell and Scott Parker “continue to give us great defense and are developing on the offensive end, as well,” Coach Saunders noted.

“Both Oscars are providing us with some solid guard play by knocking down shots and directing the offense, so we have a lot of different weapons,” he added. “We’re playing our best ball right now so it should be a fun and exciting last two weeks of the regular season.”

Up next: The Raiders host Falmouth this Friday at 7 p.m. and Wells on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

Heal Watch: The Raiders are #11 in Class A South.

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LR girls

(Continued from Page 2B) today to Waynflete for a 4 p.m. game, host Sacopee Valley on Saturday with a 1:30 matinee, and host Kennebunk on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

Heal Watch: At 9-3, the Lakers were ranked #4 in Class B South as of Wednesday, behind Mtn. Valley, Gray-NG and Lincoln Academy.

SAMANTHA DESOUZA prepares to launch the shot put during Friday’s indoor track meet held at the University of Southern Maine in Gorham.

(Rivet Photo)

LR indoor track & field (Continued from Page 1B) split (28.8), both by a substantial margin.

“This is in part due to not doing those events since last year, but also due to the increase training she has been doing this year,” Coach Snow said. “With her already under the automatic mark in the 400

meters, we thought it was a good idea to try the 200 meters.”

Emily Colson had PRs in the 4x200m relay split (32.8) and the long jump (12’ 2”).

She recently added the long jump as her fourth event. She is still learning the event and it wouldn’t surprise me if she

PRed in long jump the rest of the season.

Up next: The start time of the Lakers next two meets have been moved up one hour. This Friday, the Lakers are in a large competitive meet that starts at 6:30 p.m. and the meet on Jan. 29 now starts at 3:30 p.m.

(Continued from Page 2B) nize that there was a shooter in our area, even if it was not our man. Some of it was, we did not close out enough on them, which gave them space to shoot. It is something we need to do a better job at,” Coach Mayo said.

“These guys never seem to panic in the fourth quarter and at the end of the game.

They recognize the situation and focus on what needs to be done. That is how they came back against Falmouth (down 16 on the road in the final quarter) and were able to settle the game down at the end tonight.”

While the team is playing a dominating style, the two

main sparks that have this engine revved up have been Jack Lesure and Nate Smith.

“Jack has a sense to always be around the ball.

With so many good shooters around him, he is able to play inside more, which puts him closer to the basket for the rebounds,” Coach Mayo said. “He is getting into the paint more this year with off cuts and drives, and he finishes well in that area.”

As for Smith, the coach said, “Nate has always been a good shooter when left open. We have worked with everyone on going to the basket and finishing strong.

He has found he can get to into the lane and hit that mid-range jumper. The cred-

it for much of the success Jack and Nate are having comes from their teammates getting them the ball when they are open. When Marcus, Brandon or Tyler drive to the basket, Nate and Jack’s defenders have to help which leaves them open. All our guys are offensive threats on the floor, the last couple of games Nate and Jack have caught fire, but the rest of the guys are putting in strong performances as well.”

Which makes this Lake Region team more and more dangerous as the postseason nears.

LR scorers: DeVoe 11, Palmer 8, Wandishin SPRINT, Page 10B

Lakers sprint to victory

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Potential projects for public projects include: Central Fire Station Upgrades, a new roof at the Bridgton Community Center, construction drawings for the downtown streetscape project and interior renovations at the Town Hall. (Please note this discussion is not intended for other types of CDBG projects such as façade treatment and/or services/programming funds.) The public is invited and encouraged to participate in this discussion. The resulting list of potential projects will be reviewed by the Community Development Committee and their recommendation forwarded to the Board of Selectmen for final approval. It is not known as of this writing the amount of entitlement funds the town will receive. Questions may be directed to Anne Krieg, AICP, Bridgton Director of Planning, Economic and Community Development by phone 207-647-8786, or by e-mail ecodevdir@bridgtonmaine.org 1T3

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HS Alpine racing WMC Giant Slalom at Shawnee Peak, Jan. 14, 2016 Girls’ Standings: Falmouth 15, Greely 29, Lake Region 80 Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 1. Alex Shapiro, FAL 19.41 19.54 38.95 3. Paige Davis, LR 20.09 20.01 40.10 21. Karley Nichols, LR 25.08 24.08 49.16 27. Olivia Thompson, LR 25.38 25.28 50.66 29. Molly Nichols, LR 26.83 25.55 52.38 Boys’ Standings: Falmouth 18, Greely 35, Gray-NG 55, Lake Region no score 1. Taylor Davis, LR 19.13 18.87 38.00 WMC Giant Slalom at Shawnee Peak, Jan. 18, 2016 Girls’ Standings: Yarmouth 24, Cape Elizabeth 28, Fryeburg Academy 52, Freeport 108 1st Run 2nd Run Total Racer 1. Greta Elder, YARM 32.75 32.98 1:05.73 2. Brooke Juneau, FA 33.63 34.72 1:08.35 5. Sophie Duane-Leavitt, FA 35.86 35.82 1:11.68 22. Laura Friedman, FA 42.19 44.71 1:26.90 25. Hannah Frye, FA 44.42 46.03 1:30.45 26. Mia Lorenzen, FA 47.16 46.91 1:34.07 32. Luisa Weigert, FA 45.03 1:46.38 2:31.41 Boys’ Standings: Yarmouth 16, Freeport 37, Fryeburg Academy no score Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 1. Devon Lathrop, CE 33.28 33.59 1:06.87 7. Severin Hoefinger, FA 38.49 38.60 1:17.09 12. Joe Biscula, FA 38.97 41.03 1:20.00 WMC Slalom at Shawnee Peak, Jan. 18, 2016 Girls’ Standings: Falmouth 13, Greely 31, Kennebunk 64, Lake Region 94 1st Run 2nd Run Total Racer 1. Krysia Lesniak, FAL 53.86 53.62 1:47.48 9. Paige Davis, LR 54.64 1:00.33 1:54.97 21. Molly Nichols, LR 1:11.23 1:17.55 2:28.78 27. Karley Nichols, LR 1:17.07 1:25.02 2:42.09 Boys’ Standings: Falmouth 15, Greely 38, Kennebunk 43, Gray-NG 60, Lake Region no score Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 47.39 47.31 1:34.70 1. Axel Lindsay, GRE — Taylor Davis, LR 45.20 DNF

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January 21, 2016, The Bridgton News, Page 5B

‘Dear spot in my heart,’ Mount Sabattus Two local mountains hold a dear spot in my heart — Mount Peary and Mount Sabattus. It was on Mount Peary in January 2010 that I first hiked with John Patrick and others from the Denmark Congregational Church. That was the impetus for forming the Denmark Mountain Hikers as a great outreach to the community and a healthy outdoor activity for members and friends of the church.

Mount Sabattus was the first peak we climbed as a group. That was on May 21, 2010, and the group has since grown to hikers from all around the area who share a love for the outdoors and the wonderful area where we live. The Denmark Mountain Hikers have been climbing a mountain regularly every Friday since then. So far, the Denmark Mountain Hikers have put nearly 1,100 miles under their boots and have averaged 12 hikers each outing this year since the group formed in January 2010.

I had never heard of Mount Sabattus when John Patrick suggested our newlyformed hiking group tackle it. Mount Sabattus (1,253 feet) in Lovell is an easy hike and was a good beginning hike for us. The trails are well-marked and signed, and form a loop to allow hikers to climb one way and descend another back to the parking lot. The loop trail junction is a short distance from the parking lot and hikers may ascend by one side of the loop and return by the other.

Denmark Mountain Hikers on the winter trail to Mount The right hand loop climbs Sabattus.

(Photo by Susan Gassett) directly to the ledges in about 0.8 miles. From there, follow

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the yellow paint blazes for about 0.3 miles along the ledges to a large white quartz rock, then turn left and follow the trail back down to the trail junction for about 0.8 miles and then to the parking lot When climbing the western (right hand) trail loop hikers will encounter the cement footings of a former fire lookout tower at the top of the cliffs. The fire tower was taken down in 1963 and moved to Mount Hope in Sanford.

At the summit are two benches, just right for sitting and contemplating the view from the top. One of the benches is cast iron with silhouettes of moose and trees, and the other is an iron bench dedicated to Melody Ritchea (Sept. 25, 1954 to Jan. 22, 2005). From the summit, there are views to the south of Mount Tom, Pleasant Mountain, and Kezar Lake.

The ledges on the south side of the mountain have many “steps” and are known locally as the “Devil’s Staircase.”

There are two mountains named Sabattus in Maine.

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Sabattus and Ockett had several children together and reportedly also a stormy relationship. When his first wife returned from Canada in 1783 to lay claim to him,

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the two women fought over Sabattus in a match on Fish Street in Fryeburg that was witnessed by Mrs. Wiley, the wife of a local settler.

Sabattus calmly watched the fight while sitting on a woodpile smoking his pipe.

Sabattus’ first wife won and, weary of his “intemperate habits and quarrelsome disposition,” Molly Ockett left him.

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Opinion & Comment

January 21, 2016, The Bridgton News, Page 7B

Viewpoint

Initially speaking

I wanted to apologize for not adding my initials to the end of last week’s Viewpoints piece. It really was a mistake, but because I don’t often share what I think about what’s going on in the world, I guess you could say I’m a little bit gun-shy about putting myself out there.

I’ve got to get over that. This is a crucial year when we are electing a new president, and whatever I can do to balance the bullies of this world, I need to do. All I know is that when I feel really strongly about something and I thoughtfully put pen to paper, I usually get far more positive than negative feedback — as The Bridgton News Facebook page showed, when I put my piece and Dawn’s report on Gov. LePage’s visit to Bridgton on there.

So I’m gonna go for it, and let go of the outcome, come what may. Because I, Gail Geraghty, have got something to say.

Stay tuned.

— G. G.

Front Row Seat

by Tom McLaughlin BN Columnist

PANCAKE ice on Stevens Brook near the boat landing to Long Lake photographed by Susan Campisano.

No pinning Yo gramps hoedown!

Views from the Kasich down Uppermost House

Near the end of the John Kasich interview at the Conway Daily Sun last Friday, I asked him what was a president’s single greatest responsibility. “To lead,” he said, “using the bully pulpit.” Then, he said his wife told him that, as governor, he was the “father of Ohio” and he should act like it. That got a chuckle from everyone present. “You have to carry yourself a certain way.”

Most would argue the president’s single greatest responsibility is to protect the nation as commander-in-chief, and that’s the answer I was looking for. His “To lead” answer could, I suppose, be manifested by “support(ing) and defend(ing) the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic,” as federal officials must swear to do.

Governor John Kasich seems like a nice guy, easy to talk to and easy to like. As a presidential candidate, however, I found him underwhelming — too nice, maybe. He lacked steel. His answers to most questions during hour-plus interview were vague, avoiding specifics. He couldn’t be pinned down and I’m not sure if that was because he lacked sufficient knowledge of the issues or because he wanted to remain nebulous. I suspect the latter.

He arrived on a big purple tour bus with “Kasich” emblaKASICH, Page 9B

Letters Dire straights

To The Editor: We can stick our collective heads in the sand all we want, but it doesn’t change the reality that America’s black community is in deep trouble, and has been for decades.

Could Governor LePage have been more artful in his comments about blacks and the drug situation? Absolutely, but there is no denying the truthfulness of what he said.

For years, the evening news on our local stations has been saturated with shots of black men in orange jumpsuits in the process of being booked for selling drugs in Maine’s cities and towns. To be fair, for every drug sale, there is also a buyer

who is invariably white.

Until we can find a way to start punishing those who buy drugs instead of only those who sell them, the nation is going to continue to pay a terrible toll in dysfunctional individuals, broken families, destroyed lives and societal costs that run into the tens if not hundreds of billions of dollars per year to clean up the devastation caused by rampant drug use.

Many of America’s large inner cities are virtual war zones, with whole neighborhoods under the control of rival drug gangs. Most of the residents of these areas fear for their lives every time they venture out of their homes.

Chicago is the poster child for gang violence, as dozens are gunned down each and every week while the corrupt Democratic machine that rules the windy city with an iron fist looks the other way.

Schools in most inner cities

by S. Peter Lewis BN Columnist They’re working on the road I drive on each day, widening it and straightening out some of the kinks. Logging the edges well back and opening new vistas. When finished, I expect to be able to get to work about two minutes earlier, and I’m not sure how I feel about that.

Last week, on one of the only snowy mornings so far this winter, a light snowy skein was blowing sideways across one of the new vistas on my road, and as the rising sun in my eyes caused me to shade my eyes, for a moment I thought it was 1999 and I was far out west…

That long-ago afternoon, my son Jeremiah and I grabbed shovels, heaved the last of our junk into the back of the big yellow rental truck, hopped in and then gunned the truck as far as Cheyenne, Wyoming. At dusk, we pulled into the driveway of a disheveled little hotel just off the interstate. are dreadful at best, with many of the students not wanting to be there and making life miserable for teachers and the minority of students that want to learn and give themselves a chance at a productive and rewarding life instead of a life of despair.

Without a father in the home to provide guidance and discipline, many young black men are doomed to end up in and out of the penal system.

Although America is by far the greatest nation in the history of the world, as with all countries, there is much for us to be ashamed of.

For over two centuries, America embraced the disgraceful institution of slavery.

It took a tragic civil war in which hundreds of thousands of Americans were killed or maimed, to bring an end to the awful curse of slavery.

As our population expanded and moved west, we drove Native Americans from their

BRIDGTON HOSPITAL WELCOMES FIRST BABY OF 2016 — Bridgton Hospital is pleased to announce Lucas Mitchell as the first-born baby of 2016. Lucas was born in Bridgton Hospital’s Special Delivery Unit on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016 at 12:22 p.m., weighing 6 pounds, 8 ounces and 20 inches long. Parents Heather Aptt and Brandon Mitchell of Buckfield were presented gifts from the hospital and a couple of local businesses such as Maine Street Graphics and Beth’s Café for being the first baby born in the New Year.

ancestral lands and forced them onto massive reservations and, in many instances, we then stole their reservations.

After Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, we rounded up tens of thousands of innocent Japanese Americans and herded them into relocation camps for the duration of World War II. In 1965, after the Jim Crow era in the South had wreaked havoc on the black population for over a hundred years, brave individuals such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks and thousands of other selfless Americans, both black and white, at great risk to themselves, forced Congress to finally address the staggering racial problems that had plagued the nation for so many years.

In an attempt to make amends for centuries of harsh treatment and forced segregation, the Civil Rights Act of 1965 was enacted, which lavished all sorts of handout programs on the black community, which had the unexpected effect of making many of the recipients totally dependent on exorbitant government largess.

Pandering to blacks by the federal government in an effort to lock in their votes, has brought nothing but utter devastation and hopelessness to the black community as 22% of black children are now born out of wedlock, which all but guarantees a life of poverty, drugs and crime. Sadly, blacks are 13% of the population but commit 52% percent of the crime.

Government cannot fix what is wrong in black precincts; only blacks themselves can do that. They can start by bringing spiritual and moral revival to their neighborhoods.

I pray constantly that God would bring a religious revival, not only to blacks, but to all Americans, as our nation is in dire ethical and moral straights.

I don’t believe our nation can survive many more years with a grossly corrupt government and a citizenry that is wallowing in greed, decadence, and debauchery. Our founding fathers would be

We were towing my old beater car (1988 Nissan Sentra, a minor classic, of sorts) and had to take it off the trailer and then detach the trailer in order to turn the truck around in the hotel parking lot — cold fingers struggling with cold steel on a cold night.

We got up in the dark, hooked the trailer back up, pulled the car on, and headed east. A hard January dawn cracked the eastern crust of the Wyoming horizon and sent orange darts our way. Powdery snow skidded sideways across I-80 and hissed into the dry grass. This was our first full day on the road and I shoved my right foot hard against the floor.

The gas pedal on the rented engine was jammed wide open, but we only reached a disappointing 55 m.p.h. At least we were heading into the rising sun. We were heading home (to Maine).

A big rig passed us slowly on the left and the driver yelled something to me out his passenger-side window. With my window up, I didn’t catch it; he shrugged and plowed on by.

A couple of minutes later, another truck pulled up along side and matched our speed. His right window slowly drew down and he made a circular motion with his right index finger and so I rolled down my window.

“Yo gramps hoedown!” he seemed to shout across the whistling void.

I wasn’t sure if this was just long-haul trucker jargon or an invitation to some redneck festival.

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heartbroken to see what we have done to this magnificent country that they bequeathed to us after such a massive sacrifice of blood and treasure.

Robert M. Howe Jr. Bridgton

Dear Tilla

To The Editor: An open letter to Tilla Durr: Dear Tilla: Please do us all a favor and find an implacable editor to be Max Perkins to your Tom Wolfe.

Steve Collins Bridgton

If it comes down to it

To The Editor: The people of the State of Maine went to the polls on Nov. 3, 2009 and voted Paul LePage into office as governor of the State of Maine, and again, on Nov. 3, 2013.

If it comes down to impeachment that some of the state representatives are working on, doesn’t it make

sense that the people who voted him in should be the ones to go back to the polls and vote to keep him as governor or vote to impeach him? Makes sense to me.

Ruth Shaw Sebago

Absolute rubbish

To The Editor: To who ever wrote January’s Viewpoint (actually it’s a Point of View) labeling Governor LePage a racist along with the Town of Bridgton for his remark during a town hall meeting should open his/her closed and bigoted mind. What absolute rubbish deserving neither comment nor further discussion.

Pat White Brownfield Editor’s note: The author of last week’s editorial was BN Staff Writer Gail Geraghty.

The byline was inadvertently left off the column.

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Medicare nugget

By Stan Cohen Medicare Volunteer Counselor Medicare covers blood tests every five years to test cholesterol, lipid and triglyceride levels. These are indicators associated with heart (cardiovascular) disease.

Original Medicare will pay 100% of its approved amount for these tests, even before you have met the Part B deductible. There is no co-pay or deductible for these screenings if you see doctors who take Medicare assignment.

One of the features of the Affordable Care Act is that Medicare Advantage (MA) plans cover all preventive services the same as original Medicare. This means MA plans are not allowed to charge cost-sharing fees (coinsurances, co-pays or deductibles) for preventive services that original Medicare does not charge for, as long as you see the plan’s in-network providers.

Friendly advice, however: if you are in a Medicare Advantage plan you would be wise to contact your plan to find out exactly what rules and costs apply.

Medicare volunteer counselors are available for free, one-on-one consultations. Call the Bridgton Community Center at 647-3116 to arrange for an appointment.

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Letters (Continued from Page 7B)

Bravely says it

To The Editor: Last week’s editorial hit the nail on the head. (Governor) Paul LePage’s racist comment did brand Bridgton, along with branding and embarrassing himself, the Republican Party, and the State of Maine.

LePage added to his embarrassment by trying to rationalize his poor behavior “as the street kid still living inside him.” Further, LePage blamed the news media for exacerbating his remarks, stating the news media was the problem.

Did Channels 6, 8 and 13 really make him say those words? Really? His apology was as disingenuous, as the letter to the editor, “Distorted by the Press” on the same page as your editorial. The expression of the notion that LePage “means well” does not excuse his bad behavior.

While I was glad to read at the end of your editorial one individual stood up to challenge LePage. But one wonders, why did the two Bridgton selectmen or town manager not speak up? Surely, they must have been offended, or certainly should understand how such an offensive comment would hurt the Town of Bridgton. Particularly, when the comment is said in the town’s center of government, in their presence, I would hope they would understand.

HOLIDAY CONCERT AT HEALTH CARE CENTER — The Lake Region Community Chorus performed at the Bridgton Health Care Center on Saturday afternoon, Jan. 2, 2016. The 22 chorus members who attended were delighted to be there to sing some of their concert pieces and some familiar carols with audience participation. Ginny Halligan played two flute pieces with the LRCC accompanist, Carolyn Stanhope. Jerry Emerson accompanied a piece on trumpet. Liz Randall and Steve Smith performed beautiful solos and Nancy Capone conducted and accompanied a few pieces. It was like a reunion for the chorus members whose concerts were performed on Dec. 4 and Dec. 6. Chorus members thank BHCC for allowing them to perform this outreach program and spread joy and cheer to the Lake Region community. The chorus’ first rehearsal for the spring session will be on Jan. 25, 2016. Please call Cindi Hooper at the Noble House Inn for more information if you would like to join the LRCC. Perhaps, their action adds to the “branding.”

I wish to speak up loudly and clearly that the LePage comment was offensive. This Bridgton taxpayer is not very proud at this moment in time that the offensive remark was not challenged more strongly. This is not the Bridgton I know. I hope others will strongly speak up to disassociate Bridgton from the poor choice of words expressed that night.

Barry DeNofrio Bridgton

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Who is the author?

To The Editor: Last week, the “Viewpoints” editorial “Lepage’s racist comment has branded Bridgton” was published without any acknowledgement of the author. The author was apparently at the town hall meeting where the governor spoke about his vision for the future of the state and how he hoped to accomplish his goals.

21. *NFL Comissioner 23. Doh, re, mi, fa, ____, la, ti, doh 24. Beacon light 25. Actors’ group 28. First name in jeans 30. Russian grandmaster 35. Heidi’s shoe 37. Bulgarian money 39. Actress Watts 40. Indian music 41. 100 centimes 43. *Teams have an offensive and defensive one for the game 44. Frenchman’s love 46. Charlie “Bird” Parker’s sax 47. Pop group “’N ____” 48. *Like Super Bowl 50 50. Virginia Institute of Marine Science 52. Epitome of easiness 53. Margarita fruit

I was also at the meeting, but my perception of the content of the meeting was significantly different from that of the anonymous (editorial) author. A call to The Bridgton News revealed that the author was, in fact, Gail Geraghty, (staff writer of The Bridgton News).

What I witnessed and, by the way, greatly appreciate is a political leader who has no use for political correctness and as such, speaks his mind regardless of who he might offend. I can tell you when

the governor mentioned the names “D-Money, Shifty and Smoothie,” I did not perceive the nicknames as obviously “black sounding” as did Gail.

I believe the governor spoke from the heart and has genuinely good intentions for a state he loves. Had he left out the sentence that caused so much controversy, perhaps the message about the critical drug epidemic that has gripped the state would have come into focus. Unfortunately, he did not, which has provided fodder for those, like Gail, who

would rather talk about racism than the drug epidemic.

Gail Geraghty should be ashamed of herself for her racist interpretation of the governor’s selection of nicknames as “obviously black sounding” and The Bridgton News should be embarrassed for allowing her to use valuable space in the paper to spread her rhetoric. Gail should stick to reporting the news instead of creating it. You see Gail, the manner in which you promote what you are trying to

55. Throw one under it?

57. *Expensive big game purchase 61. *Three-time Super Bowl MVP 65. Some are bright 66. Chain letters 68. Defier 69. Mr. Ed’s remark 70. Young newt 71. Do like phoenix 72. Sunbathes 73. High or low card 74. “The Second Coming” poet

Moment” 7. Rascal 8. Rid of impurities 9. Like most U.S. campuses 10. A siren’s song, e.g.

11. Seed cover 12. Banana skin 15. Beefeater 20. Elf perch 22. Acorn producer 24. Mollusks with two shells hinged together 25. Scrawny one 26. Remember this battle 27. “Taras Bulba” author 29. Wang or Bradley 31. *Walter Payton does it in “The Super Bowl Shuffle” 32. Tissue growth 33. Yemeni neighbor 34. *Given name of man the trophy is named after

36. Cheap trinket 38. Not in favor 42. Fast food option 45. Dog stand staple 49. Jodie Foster’s ‘08 movie “____’s Island” 51. *Game day 54. Mythological princess of Colchis 56. Fixed look 57. Not a word?

58. One of #65 Across 59. Bit attachment 60. Links to a posted photo 61. First one on a ship 62. Pavarotti’s song 63. Hitler’s Eagle’s ____ 64. Aphrodite’s lover 67. *Represented last year

by Seahawks

DOWN 1. Black and white “killer” 2. Fox coat, e.g.

3. “Clueless” catch phrase 4. *Played this year at ____ Stadium 5. End of “cholesterol” 6. Asia’s “____ of the

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Saudi Arabia and Iran: A primer

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brand is often as important as the product itself. Report the facts and leave your perceptions at home. Your viewpoint did nothing to enhance the Bridgton brand.

If the R-word has been added to the Bridgton brand, it is the spin Gail put on the story, not the governor’s comments that did it.

Mark Lopez Bridgton

I don’t see the problem

To The Editor: I want to thank Nancy Vose for her excellent letter detailing Governor LePage’s

Small World

by Henry Precht BN Columnist

ership without hierarchy is filled by men admired for their scholarship. The Sunni caliph, was the property of the most powerful secular force.

The title passed from Egypt to the Ottoman sultan, where it lasted until abolished by the Turkish reformer Kamal Ataturk in 1924.

With some violent eruptions, the two branches lived in tolerant peace for centuries.

Neither is monolithic; both have factions. There was intermarriage. During my six years living in Egypt (90% Sunni) and four in Iran (95% Shia), I never knew any tensions between the two branches.

But then, enter the Wahabi sect, a strict fundamentalist group of Sunnis who have great influence in Saudi Arabia. They have financed schools in the kingdom and around the region. Many prominent terrorists are graduates. The Wahabis regard the Shia as heretics and wage ideological war against them.

One of the places were Shia are numerous is in eastern Saudi Arabia on top of oil reserves. Constituting 10-15% of the kingdom’s 20 million,

they are a second-class community; their leaders are regularly put down. A prominent Shia divine, Nimr al-Nimr, was beheaded the other day, setting off an Iranian mob that burned the Saudi embassy in Tehran. The Iranians broke up the attack (a bit late) and expressed regret to the United Nations. Not enough for the Saudis who broke relations and pressured its neighbors to follow suit.

Before this incident Saudi Arabia and Iran had engaged in a proxy war in Syria where the kingdom has funded opposition groups — some terrorists — fighting Bashar alAssad while Iran has supported him. Yemen — the poorest Arab nation — is the scene of another Saudi effort to combat Iranian influence (which Iran denies it has). Saudi planes, using U.S.-provided weaponry and intelligence are diligently and cruelly destroying the country.

Still more: with the price of oil at record lows, the Saudis find themselves hard pressed to meet rising costs at home — largely subsidies to buy off potentially rebellious youth.

town hall appearance on Jan. 7. I was able to learn a good deal about what the governor proposes for this next year; that was the reason for his talk.

However, all I heard on the radio over the following days was that he made a racist comment and that he is a bully. Nothing about his agenda and no criticism of the person who said, “You are a bully” to the governor. When Representative Joe Wilson called out “You lie” to President Obama during his speech to a joint session of Congress in September, 2009, he was excoriated. He apologized to the president and was reprimanded by the House. Has the Bridgton person apologized? Been rebuked at least by the media?

Ah, but he was criticizing a Democrat president whereas

in Bridgton, the target was a Republican and it appears Republicans are always fair game. Governor LePage has been targeted from the start of his administration with whatever the liberal press can find to use whether crude language or policy. Anything to put obstacles in his conservative way.

I don’t care about his words (although I don’t see what is racist about his socalled racist comment, but perhaps I just don’t get political correctness — as the Spanish saying states, “La verdad no peca pero incomoda”) but I do care and very much about his policies that I know are entirely directed at improving Maine for Mainers.

These are what the media should have informed us of.

These are what are important.

The kingdom also believes it must keep a large flow of oil to markets to maintain market share and limit gains to its enemies Iran and Russia.

And more: Saudi Arabia is worried that its patron and chief defender, the United States, is dropping its leadership role in the region and making sweet with Iran.

The U.S.-Iran nuke deal is its main evidence. Whether Washington will be able to persuade Riyadh to participate with Tehran in peace talks on Syria remains to be seen.

Meanwhile, the killing and march of refugees to Europe continues.

And finally: The Saudi king, Salman, who has been on the throne for about a year, is said to suffer from dementia. His 30-year-old son, the defense minister, seems to be calling the (inexperienced) shots and transforming the kingdom from a quiet, but effective player on the world stage to a tragic — or is it comic — actor little appreciated by other members of the royal family.

This is the situation that Washington confronts. The administration has to be especially careful with the world’s largest energy source with its $650 billion in the bank. Change seems inevitable — as it has for many years. Can it be managed smoothly?

Henry Precht is a retire Foreign Service Officer.

Again, thank you Nancy Vose and thank you, Governor LePage.

Alice Darlington Casco

Happy anniversary

To The Editor: On behalf of the Bridgton Historical Society, I wish to extend the Society’s congratulations to Hayes True Value on their 50th anniversary.

Hayes True Value’s success is a tribute to good business management and a dedication to the community. This milestone is particularly significant, since in the long history of the town, there have been few businesses that have LETTERS, Page 10B

Kasich avoids definitive answers gettin’ in… I’m not — I’m not goin’ there. I’m not goin’ to be… I’ve been through this once. I’m not havin’ people runnin’ around sayin’ ‘Oh they want to kill education!’

Ahh, vouchers and all that?

I’m all for it. We voucher everything, ahh, vouchered in Ohio, ah, charter schools, but I want you to run the schools.

If I’m president, I want you — I don’t want to run the schools…”

“And we could,” I said.

“Yeah,” He said, “Well, I hope. I would hope you would. I’m not — I mean I’m tellin’ ya, these schools are tough to change…”

“Oh yeah,” I said.

Then, he went on about legislation in Ohio that allowed state takeover of under-functioning schools and other matters. I felt satisfied to pin him down on his support for vouchers, which, if passed federally, would effectively kill the teachers’ unions — the Democrat Party’s biggest single funders — and free public schools from their stranglehold.

Another questioner brought up Iran and I followed saying: “…When the Iran deal passed, it looked like Republicans in the Senate pretty much gave it to (Obama) by saying we don’t need a two-thirds majority vote to approve this and passed a bill saying…”

“I called for that,” Kasich interrupted. “I said there was a way, I thought, that you could avoid the filibuster… but for some reason the Republicans didn’t do it. I can’t answer that question…” Then he called on Chris again who didn’t have an answer either.

“If it’s a treaty,” I said, “the Constitution requires a two-thirds vote by the Senate, but Republicans passed a bill which allowed it to happen

with a simple majority.”

“No,” he said, “I think what happened was they couldn’t have a vote on it because the Democrats were filibustering…” He said it was wrong to have an agreement without Congress voting on it, but he avoided addressing the Senate’s constitutional responsibility to approve or disapprove a treaty. “They didn’t have enough votes to get a vote,” he said.

“With a two-thirds majority,” I repeated. “Advise and consent…”

“Yeah,” he conceded. “It’s the way I’ve always thought it should be done.”

“That’s what the Constitution says…” I said yet again. “…But they would never get to the point where they could have a vote because of the filibuster.”

“So they basically gave in,” I said, “by allowing it to be called something other than a treaty that would require…”

“No,” he interrupted again, “They tried but they couldn’t get the votes. Now they could have used the mechanism to say, no, it’s gotta be a 51

vote that gets us to the next issue but they couldn’t get it done, and I don’t know why they didn’t change that. I can’t answer it.”

Well, I’ll answer it even if Kasich won’t. I believe he was intentionally giving Republicans an out by citing procedural smokescreens and Democrat filibusters that blurred the Senate’s constitutional responsibility. Majority Republicans were complicit in allowing President Obama to circumvent the Constitution by calling a treaty an “Executive Agreement.” Kasich’s fellow establishment Republicans avoided a confrontation with an out-of-control executive as they have on so many other issues in the past seven years — either because they haven’t got the stones, or because they simply lack principles.

That’s why the Republican base is so sick of the party establishment. That’s why they’re supporting outsiders like Trump and Cruz, and not insiders like Ohio Governor John Kasich.

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

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Winter watching

Our porch thermometer showed eight degrees Fahrenheit when we came downstairs earlier this morning. Now, I am sitting at the kitchen table eating a bowl of cereal, and the temperature has risen to 11.

On the bird feeders, which hang under the porch roof only a few feet from the kitchen window, more than a dozen goldfinches crowd the perches, coming and going so fast I cannot count them. Seven very cold looking juncos huddle on the snow, each one inside a fluff of down feathers. They are hungry, and need calories to keep up their body heat, but juncos are ground feeders, and even if they could manage to perch on the tube feeder and grab a seed the goldfinches would never allow it. My cereal can wait. I put on my winter jacket and open the door slowly, holding the bucket of birdseed in my hand. As soon as they hear the door opening, most of the juncos flee to safety. Two stay put, as reluctant to give up their down comforters as I was to crawl out of my warm bed earlier this morning, but when I take a step toward them they escape to a nearby shrub. It’s a good thing I’m not a hungry hawk, or they might have become breakfast themselves. I quickly toss handfuls of seeds out onto the ground and go back into the warm kitchen. Minutes later, the first brave goldfinches venture back to the tube feeder, and then the juncos come out of hiding to discover the seeds on the ground.

More goldfinches arrive, until there are at least 19 on the ground and more than a dozen on the feeders. A female downy woodpecker is on the suet. The juncos have retreated from all the confusion to hunt for seeds on the far side of the dooryard.

My empty cereal bowl sits on the table in front of me, and chores await, but I can’t tear myself away from this lively scene.

Although most days I only glance out the window briefly, in passing, to see who is at the feeders or on the ground, on winter mornings like this one I take the time to sit and watch.

We keep binoculars on hand to give us a better view. Our Nikon Monarch-7 8x30 binoculars magnify the birds eight times, and focus down to a few feet away, showing wonderful details that we would otherwise miss, such as the juncos’ sturdy pinkish bills. Without binoculars, the juncos scattered across the snow all look gray and white, but with them we can clearly see that males are charcoal gray above and white underneath, with white feathers on the sides of a fairly long tail. Females are brownish gray and white. Details of behavior are magnified, too. I notice that the juncos, who belong to the sparrow family, hop along on the ground in typical sparrow fashion. One appears to be flicking its leg up and down, but with magnification I can see it is actually pulling one foot up under its body feathers to warm it.

Dozens of goldfinches flutter around the feeders, vying for the perches. They have replaced their bright yellow breeding plumage with greenish feathers, but they still have black wings with white wing bars, and males still show some yellow around the head, or on the shoulder. Through binoculars, we can see individual feathers, and when the birds open their mouths little clouds of vapor appear in front of their faces. It’s a cold day when we can see a goldfinch’s breath.

On cold winter days the birds welcome our offerings of seeds and suet, and our feeders are busy from dawn to dusk. Usually, the species that come are predictable, but once in a while a new bird shows up, like the pine siskin, who has joined the goldfinch flock this morning. I never know what I might see, so I think I should stay here a while longer and watch. Chores will wait.

Gramps hoedown (Continued from Page 7B) “What?”

He leaned to his right and shouted louder against the wind, enunciating each word individually.

“YOUR...RAMPS...ARE...DOWN. You’re spittin’ sparks, mister.”

Usually, I blow opportunities for snappy comebacks, but not this time.

“Yeah, I know,” I yelled back giving him a big thumbs-up.

I turned to my son and gave him a wry smile and waggled my eyebrows up and down a couple of times. I didn’t actually say, “teachable moment,” because that would spoil it, but he got the idea.

The trucker stared at me for at least a quarter of a mile before his window slowly rose and his engine whined up and he pulled ahead. I waited until he was over the next rise and then eased our truck into the breakdown lane. Jeremiah and I got out and slid the ramps on the trailer. We’d forgotten to put them up after we’d loaded the car. The trailing edges jagged and were hot.

The reason that story ever happened, of course, is because of my insistence in lugging my old junk Sentra from Maine to Colorado, and then back to Maine five years later.

A few months after we’d returned, the water pump blew in the Sentra and I limped it home in a clanking cloud of steam and called my old mechanic, who made a house call.

“You took this old thing all the way out west and then brought it back?” he said, seeming a bit astonished.

I said that yes, in fact we had, and rocked back on my heels a bit proudly.

“Which was the bigger mistake?” he asked, smiling wryly and waggling his eyebrows up and down.

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(Continued from Page 7B) zoned on the side and had several handlers with him.

When one of us zeroed in on something, he’d often say he couldn’t remember and call on one of the handlers named Chris, who stood off behind me. Chris either didn’t answer, or if he did, it was in such a low tone I couldn’t hear him. My digital voice recorder didn’t pick him up either.

My first question was about education, which had been brought up earlier. I told him I started teaching before there was a federal Department of Education and we got along just fine. He asked what I taught and I told him “U.S. History, civics and economics.” I said I retired early because there was so much paperwork and so many meetings required by federal regulations that I only spend half my time actually teaching, which is what I loved. I asked, would he cut the federal government by eliminating the U.S. Department of Education?

Well, he wouldn’t be pinned down. He said there had been votes on it in Congress but it never passed. Sun publisher Mark Guerringue pressed him saying, “So you would eliminate the Department of Education?”

Kasich paused, then said, “There would still be a framework there.” Then, another long pause, after which he said, “I ain’t sayin’ any more than that. I am not gonna be Republican is gonna sit here and say ‘I’m going to eliminate the federal Department of Education.’ Sorry.”

“How about vouchers?” I said.

“But they’re not going to have any… The-the money’s gonna come here, okay?”

Another pause. “I-I-I’m not

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If the Middle East needed to add yet one more conflict, it was certainly not be the clash between Saudi Arabia and Iran. This rivalry, which is geo-political and economic in its ramification, is at heart sectarian: Sunni vs. Shia. It’s hardly a new development.

So, let’s look at the background of these two Islamic faiths.

It all started with the death of the prophet Mohamed in the 7th century. He left no designated successor. The larger part of his community thought the next leader should be selected by consensus. A smaller group thought power ought to pass by inheritance and the rightful heir was Ali, Mohamed’s cousin and sonin-law. They were known as Shia or “partisans of Ali” in Arabic. As Islam spread and internal tensions grew, leaders were assassinated and power soon passed to Ali. He too was murdered and his two sons, Hassan and Hussain, fell in battle. The split deepened between minority Shia led by their imams and the majority, orthodox Sunni led by their caliph. Shia faithful annually mourn their martyrs in processions and passion plays As Sunni Islam spread from Spain to Indonesia, the Shia were strong in a few places, notably Iran and Iraq.

The Shia went up to their 12th imam, who disappeared and is to return on judgment day. In both branches, lead-

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Senior Rambles: Hike to Mount Sabattus (Continued from Page 5B) all year round, with great views from the top. It is a close-by local mountain and I recommend it for families.

Mount Sabattus in Oxford County, Lovell, ME Difficulty — Easy

Trail distance to the summit (one way) — 0.8 miles (right loop), 1.1 mile (left loop) Hiking time to the summit (one way) — less than 1 hour Elevation — 1,253 feet Vertical gain — 503 feet

Coordinates — 44o 10’ 55” N 70o 51’ 06” W/ 44.10567; -71.094Topo MapUSGS North Waterford ME Directions to the Trailhead — Follow Route 5 north from Lovell. Just past the Center Lovell Inn and

the Lovell Town House turn right onto Sabattus Road.

Follow this for 1-½ miles to a fork. Take the right fork onto a dirt road for 0.6 miles to the trailhead and a small parking lot marked with a big brown trail sign.

(Continued from Page 4B) 8, Knight 6, Langadas 6, Hodgdon 2, Walker 2.

Poland top scorers: John Fossett 12 points and 9 rebounds; Caleb Hodgkin 10 points, Kuklinski 7, Leighton One of two benches at the summit of Mount Sabattus — a 6, Quinn Callahan 6. restful place to enjoy the view. (Photo by Allen Crabtree) Turnovers: LR 19, POL 26

Field Goals: LR 33-67 (49%), POL 24-61 (39%) Free Throws: LR 13-18, POL 5-7 Rebounds: LR 43, POL 23 LR rebounders: Lesure 15, Wandishin 7, Smith 5, Langadas 4, Hodgdon 3, DeVoe 3, Knight 3, Palmer 3.

• At Wells last week, the Lakers jumped out to a 18-5 lead and clobbered the Warriors 66-43 behind 19 points from Nate Smith and 18 points from Jack Lesure.

Alex Langadas chipped in 9 points, Tyler Walker 7, Marcus DeVoe 7, Brandon Palmer 2, Ryan Hodgdon

2 and Douglas Mayo had 2 points.

Up next: Winners of six straight, the Lakers host Waynflete tonight, Jan. 21, at 7 p.m., visit Sacopee Valley in South Hiram on Saturday at 6 p.m. and head to Kennebunk on Tuesday for a 6:30 p.m. game.

(Continued from Page 3B) “The luxury of having a good bench is nice in games, but it is undoubtedly more important to the overall development of the team.

The real value of quality bench players is in practice. We have really competitive practices and that can’t happen without quality players one through 11,” the coach said. “When (assistant coaches) Coreen (Eccleston) and Chris (Dutton) do skill work and position work all of the players must really compete.

“I think we have played our style throughout the season — the one exception being York. We didn’t press as much at York as we were undermanned with kids with illness, injuries, and family commitments. In both of our losses, we had plenty of open looks. There are going to be times when shots don’t fall. So be it. Once the ball is out of the shooters’ hands, the shooters no longer control it. We have only been concerned with the process of getting good

Lakers sprint to victory over Poland

On rebound: Raiders declaw Tigers, bounce Falcons The importance of that day in, day out, competition can’t be overstated. While the bench players may get fewer game minutes as we move forward, their contributions are no less important. Without their contributions we will suffer.”

As the Raiders head toward the tail end of the regular season, Coach Watson and his staff will continue to fine tune the defense and continue to emphasis the team passing approach and patience to seek out good shots.

shots and not the results. We are going to continue with that approach,” the coach said.

Up next: The Raiders travel to Falmouth this Friday, head to Wells on Monday, and host Lake Region on Friday, Jan. 29. All games are at 6:30 p.m.

Heal Watch: At 11-2, the Raiders are ranked #3 in Class A South (73.7654), behind York (13-0, 93.889 tourney index) and Greely (10-3, 78.7037).

Development: What’s cooking in Guatemala Earth Notes

By Frank Daggett Sometimes, to see the abstract requires concrete examples. Earlier this month, two teams of Saint Joseph’s College students each served a week in Guatemala, staffing a medical clinic, running activities for children, helping build two new homes, and quite literally seeing the abstract concept of sustainable development in the concrete: Mixing, with shovels, many wheelbarrows of sand into cement, forming fivegallon-bucket brigades to get the wet mix to the right spot in the foundation, as well as carrying hundreds of cinderblocks on their backs.

As they worked, the eyewatering smoke of cooking fires billowed from under the corrugated tin roof and cracks in the planked walls of the wooden shack adjacent to the worksite. They wondered how anyone could breathe there, much less enjoy family home life.

Inside, hidden from the view of these dedicated American volunteers, and most all in the developed

world, were the realities of extreme poverty. It turns out that one of the most expensive of daily necessities is firewood. For the 1.7 billion people living on less than one dollar a day, the expense drives the need for dire decisions such as “Do I eat a healthy meal today, or do I save up for medicine or schooling for my children?” Moreover, many families suffer from asthma and other respiratory ailments, as a result of constantly breathing the acrid fumes of cooking fires kindled indoors in tiny shacks.

Cooking outdoors isn’t necessarily an option, as many don’t own enough land outside their meager shelter.

In this Guatemalan village, many homes were separated by only narrow footpaths.

It’s not the people’s fault that they don’t have land — Guatemala’s a large country, but much of the land is reserved for industrial agriculture, growing crops including sugar cane, coffee, and the fruit that we find at our local store.

One task was organizing components of new stoves.

These were far from the elaborate, high-tech culinary mission control consoles available in many American homes, even simpler than most patio grills. No utility hookup is required; a good thing because in the village there isn’t enough electricity

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Margaret Reimer President Bridgton Historical Society Trustees

the TV, and prayed for the most recent victim, Gisela Mota, the recently-elected mayor of Temixco, Mexico.

The Jan. 15, 2016 article, “Why Cartels Are Killing Mexico’s Mayors,” went on to state that almost 100 mayors had been killed in Mexico in the last decade.

It was not only that killing, but a cascade of thought and images that entered my mind about the scourge of drugs, an epidemic that has hit New England, including Maine, in the past six

(Continued from Page 9B) reached 50 years of service under the leadership of one family (The Bridgton News being another). The Hayes family has been a stalwart of the Bridgton business community and their generosity to public events and local nonprofits has long been appreciated.

To the Hayes family and to their employees, congratulations and may you have

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Vanishing qualities

To The Editor: While watching the NFL playoff game Sunday, I was reading a New York Times article that described the killing of mayors in Mexico by the drug cartels. I stopped, turned off

to run much more than an electric light and power outages are common, especially in the rainy season. The basis of the Onil stove (www. onilstove.com), named after Texan Don O’Neal, a retired mechanical engineer who designed the biomass stove in collaboration with women in Guatemalan villages, is its high-density heat-retaining concrete. A tin hood and stovepipe assembly vent smoke out of the house, helping everyone breathe easier.

Juan Carlos Jerez, a Guatemalan assisting the Ipswich, Massachusettsbased Partners in Development (www.pidonline.org) by supervising stove installation and other construction projects, says the stoves make a big difference. A person can take “one piece of wood and cut it in three — it’s much, much, much better,” he said, emphasizing the three-fold efficiency increase.

Back in 1987, the United Nations Brundtland report introduced the concept of

sustainable development, meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The essential needs of the world’s poor are balanced against the limitations imposed by the state of technology and social organization on the environment’s ability to meet present and future needs. Today,

the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development recognizes “that eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions, including extreme poverty, is the greatest global challenge” This month, 50-plus Saint Joseph’s students serving in the Guatemalan villages of Concepcion and Desierto did their part to set these abstract concepts in concrete.

months.

My preoccupation with this subject has been intensified in recent years by my seven trips to our border with Mexico. My most recent trip was in April 2015 and I keep updated by regular phone calls to my friends on the border. Last week, I

talked to a friend who lives in the Port of Entry town of Sasabe, Ariz. The news is always the same: drugs keep streaming across the border.

No one believes that securing our border will keep the drugs from coming across; there is too much

money to be made. I believe we could secure the border in six months, or less, but it would not happen without commitment, dedication and courage by our elected leaders, qualities that have all but vanished.

Bob Casimiro Bridgton

SERVICE WEEK — Erick Schadler of Raymond, Chelcie Murch of Naples and Brooke Murch of Waterford helped assemble new biomass stoves during their week of service in Guatemala.