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www.bridgton.com Vol. 143, No. 5

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Bridgton, Maine

February 2, 2012

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Budget: ‘Reset cost of doing local business’

By Lisa Williams Ackley Staff Writer The budget for the Town of Bridgton for 2013 was unveiled at the Bridgton Board of Selectmen’s meeting last week by Town Manager Mitch Berkowitz.

“It is a collaboration of the department heads’ budget preparation, an effort to continue core services while locating areas where savings may be achieved and as a policy statement of those items whether it be capital equipment, Town infrastructure or reserves to support future investments,” Berkowitz said, during his presentation. “The Fiscal Year 2013 budget also reflects significant outcomes as a result

of the work we have done and decisions made over the past 12 months. These include a change in the way we deliver emergency services dispatching, support services for both public safety departments and health insurance modifications.”

“In the six budgets that I have participated in,” Berkowitz said further, “we have attempted to educate and inform our community members of the need to plan ahead, provide fiscal stability and when necessary, support changes that may have included fiscal impacts. We also knew that changes and demands upon our budgets from SAD 61, Cumberland County and the state were going to stretch our local ability to maintain a

tax rate that would not increase sharply. Not so predictable was the disastrous global fiscal downturn. The impacts of the past three years have affected the way we view our roles in local government. Despite those fiscal challenges when it became necessary to ask our community to support the core services we also received town meeting approval to adjust the LD-1 limits and were supported by those who voted.”

“The proposed budget attempts to reset the cost of doing local business and it represents a strong belief to give back to the taxpayers when and where possible,” Berkowitz stated. “This comes from the savings that we have achieved

in the past year and had we not moved to do so, this budget proposal would be about $225,000 higher than it is. We hope this savings will continue going forward.”

The town manager then reviewed “the critical elements” that make up the proposed budget.

Berkowitz explained that, “in the most basic terms, a budget should show both revenues and expenses and the shortfall of those revenues is made up through taxes.”

“The town’s revenue picture has been fairly steady despite past state government reductions in local roads, general revenue sharing and the like,” Berkowitz said. “These are cal-

Office hours cut

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — The Casco Town Office was one of the only municipal offices in the region that opens its doors for business each Saturday.

Regularly, Town Manager Dave Morton has shuffled around staff schedules so employees could take turns working on the weekend, while staying under 40 hours a week.

The Casco Board of Selectmen unanimously favored reducing the number of hours the town office is open to the public. During its most recent meeting, the board did away with the town’s policy of being open for half a day on Saturdays.

In total, the town office hours will decrease by 14 and one half hours.

In according with the board vote, town staff will also delay opening the office until midmorning on Tuesday. However — as has been the case, Tuesday hours will be extended until 7 p.m. so people who work during the weekdays are able to register vehicles and conduct other town business.

Beginning March 6th, the Casco Town Office will have the following hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.; and Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

For more information, go to www.cascomaine.org During the Jan. 24th meeting, in which the entire board supported the cost-cutting move, Morton told the board, “Saturday mornings are the biggest challenges for us to staff.”

It is a difficult objective to regulate each employee’s hours to 40 hours per week in order to offer the same number of office hours to the public, he said.

“We staggered it so some staff came in early, and some stayed later,” he said.

But, no matter how on-theclock time was redistributed, “we cut eight hours of productivity from the week to staff on Saturday,” Morton said.

For several months, Grant had been asking about the possibility of reducing the number of hours the town office is open.

“My suggestion is cutting office hours,” Grant said as the topic was broached.

Prior to the meeting, Morton had researched the hours of other municipal offices in Maine. “Most towns do not have Saturday hours. Casco was the lone community that still did that,” he said.

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HONORED FOR EXCELLENCE — Leslie Hill, R.N., (center) was presented The Daisy Award, in recognition of nursing excellence, at a surprise announcement and ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 24 in the Bridgton Hospital specialty clinic lobby. Joining her are (left to right) Sharon Seileman, RN, Christina Owens, FNP, Karen Harding, RN, John Ludwig, RN, Nancy Murphy, RN, Donna Goodridge, RN and Jill Rollins, RN. See story on Page 4A.

DEP reduces minimum Pondicherry Square lot size

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Thanks to a last-minute appeal late last week meant to pave the way for Avesta Housing, Inc.’s planned downtown affordable housing complex, the state Department of Environmental Protection has agreed to an even further reduction in minimum lot sizes in the shoreland zone around Pondicherry Square. Their draft conditional approval, issued Jan. 19, had set the standard at 5,000 square feet per residential unit, but after conferring by e-mail and phone, Town Manager Mitch Berkowitz convinced them to go even lower, to 4,000 square feet.

The DEP’s Michael Mullen signed the final order of conditional approval on behalf of Commissioner Patricia Aho last Thursday, Jan. 26.

Not everyone is applauding Berkowitz’s efforts, however.

At last week’s selectmen’s meeting, and also at Monday’s Comprehensive Plan Committee meeting, concerns were raised over the ways in which the language of the state’s order differs from what voters approved on Dec. 13. Voters were asked if the standard should be lowered to 1,000 square feet within the 250-foot setback zone from Stevens Brook in the downtown’s General Development II District on a “per bedroom unit” basis. But the DEP replaced that language with the “per residential dwelling unit” standard they have traditionally required

SHORELAND SETBACK — Shown is the original design for Avesta Housing, Inc.’s three-story, 21-unit housing complex for the elderly and disabled on the former Chapter 11 property in downtown Bridgton, with a front facing Main Street and parking in the rear. The curved line bisecting the property represents the approximate setback boundary for the shoreland zone. Architects had to reposition the building so that more of it runs along Gibbs Avenue, with parking along Depot Street, in order to meet the new shoreland zoning rules and still be able to accommodate 21 units (19 one-bedroom apartments and two 2-bedroom apartments).

in similar appeals from munici- cant, in that a single residential palities with shoreland in their dwelling unit, such as a bed and downtowns. breakfast or a boardinghouse, The difference is signifiREZONING, Page A

culated and will be adjusted over the next several months so that we have the most current numbers going in to the (June) town meeting.”

Revenue projection $346,000 lower than last year The Town of Bridgton’s revenue projection for FY 2013 is approximately $2,035,563, or about $345,946 lower than FY 2012, said Berkowitz.

“This, in part, results from changes in those state funded categories as well as a reduction of the use of the town’s surplus by a significant amount,” he said. “From FY 2012 the amount we are estimating to use to reduce taxes is $25,000 or a reduction of over $350,000 which came from surplus. This

also has a second benefit in that the town will maintain a healthy undesignated fund balance or surplus.”

“We are attempting to wean ourselves off (using) surplus,” Berkowitz explained.

The town should be maintaining between 15% and 20% of its operating expenses as surplus, the town manager said, which would equate to two to three months of operational cash equivalent.

“Our estimates are that we will have about $2.5 million on the books,” said Berkowitz.

“Other material revenues that could affect our tax rate include those funds that come from motor vehicle registrations, BUDGET, Page 10A

By Lisa Williams Ackley Staff Writer How many families and individuals in the Lake Region don’t have enough food to eat?

“Food insecurity’ is becoming a new term, and people in Maine are concerned,” Bridgton Town Manager Mitch Berkowitz said, when announcing last week that the town has an opportunity to participate in a food pantry collaborative that will help food get to those who need it.

The Bridgton Board of Selectmen unanimously endorsed the town manager’s recommendation Jan. 24 to “take an open slot” on the regional food pantry transportation project known as The Cupboard Collective through June 30, 2012 and pay $1,000 for it.

“People are literally starving and literally not getting a sufficient amount of food, and here we are the richest country in the world,” Berkowitz said.

Berkowitz explained The

Cupboard Collective Project, the innovative food transportation model in which the towns of Casco and Naples participate. Twice a month, a volunteer driver goes to the food bank in Auburn and brings food back to the food pantries in Casco and Naples, Berkowitz said.

“The biggest problem the (Cupboard Collective) partners had is getting to where the food is and getting it back here to distribute it,” Berkowitz said of why The Cupboard Collective Project came to be.

“For $1,000, we can have that truck come to Bridgton — it’s cheap money for great security,” the town manager said.

Bridgton has two food pantries run by local churches.

The first year of The Cupboard Collective Project has been partially funded by the Cumberland County Community Development Block Grant program. The towns of Casco and Naples contributed

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Naples Selectman Bob Caron Sr. said he was under the impression the new bridge would not be “ready to drive on” until next spring.

Caron told fellow board members he was surprised at the mention that the bridge would be completed and ready for vehicular traffic in May 2012. Caron updated the selectmen on a Causeway Renovation Committee (CRC) meeting he had attended recently.

“I said, ‘Are you serious?

The grand opening is in May?’ The MDOT said, ‘Yeah it is,’” Caron said.

According to Maine Department of Transportation Resident Engineer Craig Hurd, the official date to have the Bay of Naples Bridge ready for traffic is May 15.

But, the official ribbon-cutting ceremony would most likely be scheduled for the following weekend. Officials from

the MDOT are definitely on the invite list, Hurd said.

“If the committee wants to have a bridge opening (ceremony) on the Friday and Saturday after May 15, we can hold up on opening the bridge until then,” Hurd said on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, plans are already in works for a town-wide ceremony.

“We are going to have the high school band come in and march across the old bridge,” Naples Town Manager Derik Goodine said. “We are hoping to do a reception like the one that was held during the groundbreaking (in October 2010).”

Organizers are planning a raffle; and the winners will be granted the chance to drive the last vehicle over the old bridge, and to be behind the wheel of the first vehicle to traverse the new span, Goodine said.

Selectmen Chairman Christine Powers said it was important to observe the transi-

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Business Beat: Stone Surface

In an effort to promote Bridgton as a viable and desirable place to do business, the Bridgton Economic Development Corporation will be showcasing area businesses that are “doing business in Bridgton” and being successful. These businesses will be selected by the Corporation from nominations submitted by its members and the public.

Each month, the BEDC plans to submit a profile of the selected business.

In order to have a successful business, especially in the current economic climate, it requires that business to provide exceptional customer service, innovation, a strong work ethic or some other tangible or intangible asset that brings customers through the door.

This month’s focus is on Greg Smith from Stone Surface Granite & Marble, located at 1 GRANITE & MARBLE CUTTERS — Greg Smith of Stone Surface Granite & Marble in Portland Road (647-3611).

Bridgton stands next to a new piece of machinery he recently added to his Portland Road Stone Surface is a granite company.

(Photo courtesy Skip Sullivan) and marble fabrication com-

pany specializing in countertops, serving all of Maine and parts of New Hampshire.

According to Smith, “Hard work is the key to success.”

Anyone who has driven past his shop at Pondicherry Square in Bridgton can see his workers preparing granite products from early morning until late evening most any day of the week, even working under spotlights during the darker hours.

Stone Surface was founded in 2004 and moved to its current location in the spring of 2010. According to Smith, the company came to the Bridgton area because “It had the right mix of affordable rent (and) high (Route) 302 visibility.” It was also convenient to both the Portland and North Conway markets.

Another major part of his success has been, simply, “low overhead.”

While higher shipping costs and a loss in “larger market” efficiency, may be negatives,

the best advantage for being in Bridgton is its workforce. Smith has hired four local residents as fabricators/installers, and he says they have an “incredible work ethic and ability to learn technical skills.”

Smith has also added a veteran kitchen designer to expand their product lines into cabinet sales and installation. Smith has high praise for the Bridgton workforce.

“I believe Bridgton has an untapped resource of highquality, well-educated technical/vocational workers that just need to be given the opportunity,” he said. “I have been able to expand three-fold in two years thanks to these guys.”

Smith sees expansion in his future plans, looking to increase productivity by 20% with some new equipment he recently purchased. If Bridgton could find a way to eliminate the Business Equipment Tax (a cost to people who invest in their busiSTONE, Page A

SunSports+ moves to create better shopping experience

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — When his parents purchased the Gazebo Tee’s property recently, 11-year-old Ryan paced out the distance between the newly-acquired corner lot and the former location of SunSports+.

“Our son paced it out stepby-step. He took 247 steps.

So, we are only 500 feet away from our old location,” Kirsten Hewes said.

On Jan. 19, Kirsten and Harry were geared up for winter as they began to set up shop inside the unheated, two-story Gazebo Tee’s building — the new home for their longtime Naples businesses to expand.

For 18 years, Harry Hewes has operated SunSports+ at its location near Rick’s Café.

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The couple plans to focus solely on their combined retail store and using the floor space to really showcase merchandise and promoting recreational water sports.

The Hewes are happy about the increased floor space.

The move from the building SunSports+ had been leasing means going from 800 square feet to 3,000 square feet, Harry Hewes said.

“It is more space, which will make it so much nicer to display things. People don’t have to come in and ask where something is or leave because they don’t see it,” he said. “With more space, customers can find things and have a better shopping experience. It gives us a whole lot more floor space to carry different lines and expand into different categories.”

SunSports+ plans to offer more stand-up paddleboards that can be purchased or rented. Paddleboards are similar to surfboards, but the rider stands on the board and uses fulllength paddles to maneuver in the water.

“It’s fun because it doesn’t require a whole lot of balance,” Harry Hewes said, adding the Lake Region is a perfect fit for this popular water-recreation activity.

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(De Busk Photo) It’s just making it into the Northeast now,” he added.

In addition, SunSports+ will provide people rental opportunities on wake boards, tubes, and water skis.

“We will give lessons, too.

We take people out and give them instruction by the hour,” he said.

Some people are familiar with water skiing, and they sign up for a lesson so they can learn a new move or improve a technique, he said.

“But, most people want the

basics, and to get out there on the lake,” he said. “We do a lot of wake surfing… you don’t have to go to the ocean to surf, you can do it behind a boat now.”

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Naples new bridge opening (Continued from Page A) tion between bridges.

“I think we should embrace the opportunity to celebrate both bridges — the old one and the new one,” she said. “I went to my old stomping grounds of Kittery, and walked over the old bridge, and I was surprised none of those towns had

planned anything.”

Caron spoke immediately after Powers’ comment.

“I was surprised the new bridge will be open this May,” Caron said, adding that crews will be working at quite a clip to finish the bridge in another three-and-a-half months.

Selectman Rick Paraschak

commented that the demolition phase would be even more fast-paced, especially since the swing bridge would impede boat traffic.

“The demolition will occur before Memorial Day weekend.

In that short of a time, the old bridge will be gone,” he said.

(Continued from Page A) “There is an interesting observation I made as I was talking to staff about office hours. One issue that came up is that our hours need to be convenient.

But, the staff said when they go somewhere for business, they have to take leave time to go do that,” Morton said.

He cited doctor office visits and dropping off a vehicle at

the mechanic’s as well as other errands.

“When you have personal visits, you take personal time to accomplish that,” Morton said.

Later, Chairman Barbara York expressed concern that the last Saturday of the month might be a popular time for residents to reregister vehicles.

Selectman Paul Edes responded with resistance to the proposed change.

“Ray, you are talking about

cutting the staff hours back.

Why cut the days offered to the public?” he asked.

“On Saturday, it is busy. And someone wants to cut out a day, and they are choosing Saturday, which is when people are piling in the door,” Edes said.

Despite any concerns about the impact on residents if the town office’s Saturday hours are reduced, all selectmen sided with the cutback.

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New SunSports+ (Continued from Page A) business, right now.

“We are raising a family. The food business is too time consuming,” he said.

So, the Hewes will lease out the Causeway Dairy Bar, the seasonal fast-food eatery and ice cream spot.

The Dairy Bar building will expand upward with a second floor plus a deck, according to Naples Planning Board Chairman Larry Anton.

“They will be putting a deck above the overhang so the icecream customers can have a place to go other than standing outside,” Anton said recently.

The plans were approved at the board’s December meeting, Anton said.

He added since the construction did not create an additional footprint and the building provided adequate bathroom facilities and water supply, the planning board decided the plans answered any major environmental concerns.

“We approved it. It was a no-brainer,” Anton said.

According to Harry Hewes, former owner Turcotte will be doing that construction project in the spring.

Meanwhile, the grand opening for the new home of SunSports+ will be in April.

After almost two decades doing business on the Causeway, the Hewes believe they have enough local customers to support the business staying open from April through the Christmas shopping season.

Online ordering provides a portion of SunSports+ sales, and it is easier to ship merchandise from the place of business than from home, Harry Hewes said. This provides the perfect opportunity to execute online purchases and man the store during the off-season hours.

The store carries jeans and other lines of clothing that are popular with area teens.

“A lot of kids are into the brands we sell,” he said.

During the summer, swimwear and dresses are the hot items.

When fall rolls around, “We might do winter accessories likes hats, mittens, gloves,” he said. SunSports+ will continue to sell Maine t-shirts and sweatshirts that Gazebo Tee’s carried.

“We are super excited to be here,” Harry Hewes said. “We are going to be able to offer men’s and women’s clothing under one roof finally.”

Dorey, who is currently living year-round in her home off Hancock Road, another 100 feet of snow removal would ease her mind.

“From time to time over the years, they have come down and plowed. Where they turn around now, it lets everyone out – except for me,” Dorey recently told the Casco Board of Selectmen.

“I am just asking to access the road, and for emergency vehicles,” Dorey said.

The selectmen granted her wish, 5-0, and thus gave the plow truck a smoother turnaround.

According to Town Manager Dave Morton, Dorey’s driveway offers a bigger and better turnaround for the plow truck than where it has been reversing directions. The current spot requires a several-point turn on the part of the plow

operator, Morton said.

Also, during the Jan. 24 meeting, selectmen saw fit to maintain the status-quo on a snow-removal route that for the past three years has been one-fifth of mile longer than the original contract states.

However, that motion hinged on making certain the turn-around was legal – something selectmen requested the town manager double check.

On Cliffside Road, “the subcontractor had extended the plowing route because it was a better area to turn around. The contractor didn’t know that; and we weren’t paying any CONGRATS — Fryeburg Rotary President, Wendell Webb, extra money,” Morton said. congratulates Jean Watson for becoming a Rotary Paul Harris “It is a good place to turn Fellow. around, but I can’t okay that,” he said, adding the issue was a board of selectmen decision.

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To Greg Smith, the future will be bright, surpassing their 50% increase in sales for last year. And if hard work and a good product are any indicators, Stone Surface Granite & Marble should be around in Bridgton for quite a while.

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The first Bridgton Hospital recipient, Leslie Hill, RN, is the epitome of excellence in patient care. She was selected from amongst seven anonymous nominations reviewed by a committee of her peers.

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In the fall of 2011, Bridgton Hospital joined The Daisy Foundation and hospitals across the country, in recognizing their nurses through this exceptional award.

Ms. Hill, as a DAISY Award Honoree, was presented a bouquet of daisies, a DAISY certificate, a DAISY Award pin, and a hand-carved stone sculpture entitled, A Healer’s Touch. In addition her name appears on a permanent DAISY plaque in the main lobby of the hospital.

Everyone in attendance at the announcement celebrated with specially made cinnamon rolls. The significance of the cinnamon rolls is that Mr. Barnes especially enjoyed shar-

Ronald Thurlow said he would offer his property as a turnaround, but the terrain wasn’t agreeable to the notion.

“My driveway, if you tried to turnaround, you would have to go uphill. It’s not a good turnaround. It’s not level,” Thurlow said.

Willey concluded his participation in the conversation.

“I am done talking. I will do whatever you guys say,” he said to board members.

Selectman Grant made the motion that the board “give the contractor the permission to

turnaround where he has been on Cliffside Road, and don’t go any further.”

Resident Mike Miller, the other homeowner on Cliffside Road, stepped to the microphone.

“I would be willing to sign a waiver for them to turn around, or whatever is most convenient,” he said.

According to Morton, the town-contracted plow truck drivers try to avoid turning around in yards that are privately owned, but that is not always logistically possible.

Casco extends plow routes to open access (Continued from Page A) the town less than $1,000 to continue with snow-removal services there,” Morton said.

Two residents who live on Cliffside Road attended the meeting. Those men spoke briefly when the plowing issue was being discussed.

R.N. Willey & Sons has the five-year contract with the town; and Jim Willey was also present for this particular agenda item.

Selectman Ray Grant suggested finding a more suitable turnaround – a little bit farther

down Cliffside Road – instead of where the plow truck would be infringing upon someone’s dooryard.

Willey spoke to the selectmen from his seat, “That could open a whole ‘nother can of worms. If we go another 100 feet on Cliffside, we end up on another road. That private road is an issue. Technically, we aren’t supposed to be there.”

He explained that his subcontractor had inadvertently extended the plow route three years ago, but the current turnaround was a good call.

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“You’re asking whether we could have one dwelling unit with 10 bedrooms? You’re absolutely right,” Berkowitz said, in answer to a question by Bear Zaidman at the selectmen’s meeting. He added later, however, that such a scenario represents “an extreme example,” and is therefore unlikely with the small numbers of properties involved.

Selectmen Woody Woodward said “the idea behind (a unit with 10 bedrooms) is ludicrous,” but that a developer could propose a 10-bedroom bed and breakfast that would count as only one dwelling unit, “as long as there’s only one cooking facility.”

Woodward said the town preferred the “per bedroom” standard, “since the whole idea is supposed to be how much sewage you’re putting in,” and that the town’s sewage system could theoretically be strained, if a developer tried to maximize the number of bedrooms in a development. But he noted that any new development must also pass muster under the Site Plan Review process.

Community Development Committee member Mark Lopez questioned the process required by the DEP for shoreland zoning amendments, calling it having “the cart before the horse” to have residents vote on language before the DEP reviews the request. Berkowitz agreed, but said, “That’s the only way the DEP will even entertain it.”

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LACONIA, N.H. — Dorothy J. “Dottie” Malone, 83, passed peacefully Jan. 24, 2012 in Laconia, N.H., surrounded by her loving family.

She was born June 8, 1928, in Stow, the daughter of Charles and Eleanor (Bryant) Harmon. She attended schools in Lovell and graduated from Fryeburg Academy in 1947.

Dottie went on to graduate in 1951 from Boston City Hospital School of Nursing. She was evening charge nurse in the Boston City Hospital emergency room until she left to start her family. She later worked from 1963 until her retirement as a nursing supervisor at the Youville Hospital in Cambridge, Mass.

Known as “Ma Malone” to everyone, Dottie was a warm and caring person. She opened her door and her heart and always had an extra place at her table. Her daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy. She loved to travel, whether across town or half way around the world, her favorite destinations being Hawaii and the Mexican Yucatan. She created works of art with her knitting and crocheting, donating warm mittens and blankets to many area hospitals and charities. She enjoyed the challenge of a crossword puzzle, but mostly enjoyed beating everybody she played at cribbage, and this she did with a shy, but devious smile.

Dottie raised her children in Somerville, Mass. She moved to Weare, N.H., for her early retirement to be closer to her young grandchildren.

She spent her later retirement years in Johnson, Vt. She received loving care through her final illness living in Laconia, N. H., with her daughter, Ellie and granddaughter, Allie.

She is survived by her four daughters, Dorothy Malone-Rising of Johnson, Vt., Ellie Malone of Laconia, N.H., Deborah Hesketh of Chester, N.H. and Denise Zera of Hartland, Vt.; her brother, Arnold Harmon of Otisfield; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her sisters, Dolores Harmon, Betty Littlefield and Diana Loder; and her brother Merle Harmon.

A memorial reception and service were held at Woods Funeral Home, Fryeburg. Burial will be in Lovell in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dottie’s memory to the Community Health and Hospice, 780 North Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246, or to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, PO Box 38, Lake Elmore, VT 05657.

BALDWIN — Nicholas Christopher Tracy, 29, of Baldwin died unexpectedly on Jan. 27, 2012.

Nick was born in Portland on March 31, 1982, the son of Lesley Tracy and the late James Tracy. He attended school in Bangor and South Portland, as well as the New England Culinary Institute in Burlington, Vt. Nick worked as a chef in the Portland area and later became a construction worker. He loved sports and was an avid Patriots and Red Sox fan. He also loved his animals, “Pac” and “Deisel.” Above all, Nick loved his family and was a devoted dad.

Surviving are his fiancée, Amanda Chute and their three children Alexis, Jordan and Brody, all of Baldwin; his mother, Lesley Tracy; sister Lindsay Tracy of Biddeford; brother Dustin DiBiase of Peaks Island; several nieces and nephews; his grandparents, Merton and Janet Wright of Glenburn and William and Jennifer Ross of Florida; as well as his large extended family.

A memorial service and celebration of life will be held on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. at the North Baldwin Baptist Church on Cram Road in North Baldwin. Pastor Will Kindred will officiate.

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

In lieu of flowers, donations in support of the children may be sent to: Lesley Tracy, 100 Saco Falls Way, Unit 211, Biddeford, ME 04005.

MERCER — Michael Andrew Richard, 53, of Mercer, formerly of Mexico, passed away on Jan. 24, 2012, at his residence.

He was born on May 29, 1958, in Rumford. He was the beloved only son of Joseph Ivan and Lillian Filiault Richard.

Mike attended St. Theresa’s grade school and Mexico High School, Class of 1976. He studied horticulture and carpentry and received his associate’s degrees from the University of Maine at Orono and Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute.

He was a member of Iron Workers Local Union #496 for the past 28 years. As an ironworker, Mike worked all over the country from the Boeing 777 plant in Washington State to bridges and windmills in Maine.

Mike’s love of nature was evident in his passions for gardening, canning, foraging, hiking, camping, hunting and astronomy.

He was a very generous man and friends and family often benefited with quarts of his blueberries or bags of fiddleheads.

He was a treasured son, brother, uncle and friend. He will be sadly missed.

He was predeceased by his father, Ivan Richard; and a nephew.

He is survived by his mother, Lillian Richard of Mexico; his six sisters, Martha Peters of Sanford, Peg Richard of Portland, Barbara MacGregor of Rumford, Norma Richard of Raymond, Susan Richard of Mexico and Terry Richard of Dixfield; an uncle and many cousins and friends.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Feb. 4, at 10 a.m., at the Church of the Holy Savior, Rumford, with a reception to follow in the church hall. Arrangements are with Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville.

Mike was an avid reader and lover of books and local history. A donation to your public library in his memory would be a fitting tribute to him.

RAYMOND — Mary I. (Cisek) Szatkowski, 99, of Raymond, formerly of Stoneville, N.C. and East Windsor, Conn. died Friday, Jan. 27, 2012 at Maine Medical Center in Portland.

She was born in Ludlow, Mass. on Dec. 29, 1912. Mary was a longtime resident of the Warehouse Point, East Windsor, Conn., and was an employee at Pratt and Whitney, where she worked as a clerical worker in the records department for many years. She resided in Connecticut for most of her life before moving to Stoneville, N.C. for 10 years to be near family. Most recently, she resided with her grandson, Paul, in Raymond, for the last two months.

Mrs. Szatkowski enjoyed rug hooking and was a member of the Association of Traditional Hooking Artists. She also enjoyed gardening, polka music and painting.

She is survived by her four grandchildren, including Paul Szatkowski of Raymond, and three great-grandchildren.

Mary was predeceased by her parents; her children, Robert C. Szatkowski, Lois Phyllis Therian and a son who died during childhood; a grandson.

Arrangements by the Dolby Funeral Chapel, Windham. For online condolences, please visit the website, www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

If desired, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 51 US Route 1, Suite M, Scarborough, ME 04074.

Normand O. Holcomb PORTLAND — Normand O. Holcomb, 85, of Naples, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 at Maine Medical Center as a result of complications from an accident at the Naples-Casco Transfer Station on Nov. 1, 2011.

He was born in Woonsocket, R.I., on Jan. 27, 1926, the son of Willis and Delia (Senecal) Holcomb. He was educated in Woonsocket schools. He served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946 and served during World War II. After being discharged from the Navy, he worked at Manville Jenkes Mills in Manville, R.I. He then went on to Draper Corporation in Hopedale, Mass., and retired from there after many years.

He married Rhonda Pearson in 1980, and moved to Naples in 1985. He worked at Akers and Chrysler carpeting in Auburn for a few years after moving to Maine. He also worked as a caretaker of cottages around the area on Long Lake and Sebago Lake and enjoyed it immensely.

He was a member of St. Agatha’s Church in Woonsocket, R.I., and St. Joseph Church in Bridgton, after moving to Naples in 1985. Norm was also a longtime member of the Henry Baril Veterans Post in Woonsocket and served as president at one time.

Norm loved to sit and talk with friends and family about sports and his Navy days, especially over a good cup of coffee. Many friends and family will always remember him for his big “grin,” strong handshake, and his “thumbs up” sign.

He is survived by his wife, Rhonda of Naples; a granddaughter and a great-grandson; two stepdaughters, Jana Beardsley of Windham and Tracy Cox of North Sebago; and four step-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a daughter, Sandra Holcomb; a son, Bruce Holcomb; two sisters, Constance Charpentier and Lillian Tessier; and five brothers, Raymond, Harold, Bertrand, Donald and Gerald.

Online condolences can be made to the family at www.hallfuneralhomeinc.com Services will be private. Arrangements are under the care of Hall Funeral Home in Casco.

If you wish to make a donation in Norm’s honor, please contact Wayne C. Scheffel, treasurer, USS Monrovia Naval Ship, 13201 Highview Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337-3953, telephone 952-890-1112, or e-mail to waynescheffel@yahoo.com

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Peter M. Eley Sr. NAPLES — Peter M. Eley Sr. passed away Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 after a short stay at Central Maine Medical Center.

Peter was born on April 16, 1939 in Framingham Mass., and grew up in Maynard. He was a member of the U.S. Army from 1958-1961.

Shortly after leaving the Army, he married Janet S. Maenpaa of Sudbury, Mass. on Dec. 10, 1961. Peter and his family moved to Naples in 1978.

Peter enjoyed hunting, fishing and reading.

He was predeceased by his wife, Janet, who passed away on June 24, 2006.

He is survived by his sons Peter Eley Jr. of Naples and Michael Eley of Raymond.

He was laid to rest at Crooked River Cemetery on Jan. 28.

Arrangements were by Hall Funeral Home, Casco.

Herman D. Baker PLANT CITY, FLA. — Herman Dale Baker, 63, of Plant City, Fla., died on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012 at South Florida Baptist Hospital.

He was born Thursday, July 1, 1948, in Otisfield, the son of the late Lester Baker Sr. and Carol Baker.

He was the beloved husband of Diana Farrar Baker.

He was a mason in the construction business for more than 30 years.

After retiring, he began a career driving a truck. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Vietnam. He moved to Plant City in 2009 from Oxford.

Surviving are his wife; his brothers, Sam Skillin, Robert Baker of Harrison and Lester Baker Jr. of Windham; and sisters, Claudia Chapman, Shelia Smith of Harrison and Denise Baker of Harrison.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.haughtfuneralhome.com Memorial services will be held at a later date. If so desired, contributions in Herman’s name can be made to the American Cancer Society or the local animal charity of the donor’s choice.

Josephine R. Bisco LEWISTON — Josephine R. Bisco, 78, formerly of Windham and Standish, died on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, at the D’Youville Pavilion.

She was born in Portland, the daughter of Eben Burliegh and Florence Agnes (Richie) Lockard and attended local schools.

Mrs. Bisco worked as a quality inspector at National Fairchild Semiconductor. She enjoyed swimming, bowling, games, camping, computers and crafts.

Her husband, Edward F. Bisco Jr., died on April 11, 2001.

Surviving are her four sons, Barry L. of Casco, Terry L. of Gray, Ernie K. of Casco and Kerry L. of Somersworth, N.H., four daughters, Linda L. Platt of Wallingford, Conn., Suzanne J. Langlais of Shapleigh, Colleen D. Savage of New Gloucester, and Billie Jo Bisco of Standish; a sister, Mary Berry of Gray; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

There will be no services. Arrangements are by the Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road, Windham. Online condolences may be made to www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com

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LEWISTON — Virginia L. Danse, 79, of Lisbon Falls, died Thursday afternoon, Jan. 26, 2012 at Central Maine Medical Center, with family by her side.

She was born in Alexandria, Va., on July 28, 1932, a daughter of Oscar J. and Shirley Arsenault.

She was educated in Virginia and Lisbon schools and had lived in this community since her early teenage years. On May 14, 1949, she married Alfred “Dale” Danse, who predeceased her in 2002. She mostly worked as a homemaker as she and her husband raised their family in Lisbon Falls. She was a member of the Methodist Church and among her favorite enjoyments were dancing, sewing, knitting and socializing with family and friends, but most of all, she enjoyed the company of her family, children and grandchildren, as well as keeping a comfortable and welcoming home for them. Virginia was a loving, devoted and hardworking wife, mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed.

She leaves her four children, Brad Danse of Virginia Beach, Va., James Danse of Lisbon, Jeff Danse of Lisbon and Lori Williams of Woolwich; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Mike Arsenault of Harrison; and several nieces and nephews.

You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Danse family by visiting their online guest book at www. crosmanfuneralhome.com Visitation at Crosman Funeral Home in Lisbon Falls was held on Tuesday. A funeral service was held at the funeral home on Wednesday.

Committal and interment will take place in the spring at the family lot at Hillside Cemetery in Lisbon Falls.

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Joyce H. Marsh Joyce H. Marsh died at the Hospice House in Auburn, Maine at the age of 80. She was born Nov. 30, 1931 and died Jan. 22, 2012.

She was preceded in death by her mother Leitha Moore and father Earl Sisson and her loving husband Jerry L. Marsh.

She is survived by brother Paul Hayes; sister Sheila Alcock; brother Alan Hayes; son David Marsh; daughter Megan Wallace; son-in-law Paul Wallace; grandchildren Randall Marsh, James Smith, Dustin Asbury, Terri Wallace, and Brandon Wallace; great-grandchildren Haley Dovel, Jennifer Marsh, and Wyatt Marsh. Joy Marsh was a Korean War Veteran in the Women’s Army Corps., where she served as a lab technician and member of the Women’s Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery.

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Rezoning questions (Continued from Page A) town knew the DEP wasn’t going to approve the language put before voters on Dec. 13.

Several of the DEP’s concerns were outlined in a Nov. 22 letter to the town. But Berkowitz said it was too late, by then, to do anything about it, since “we were already committed to the language on the ballot.”

Berkowitz said, “That letter was posturing. Because in that letter they were not willing to give us what we had asked for.”

He said it is known that “the concern in Augusta is to make all of the regulations more business-friendly…but there’s been no guidelines (given to the DEP) as to how far do you waive off, before you’ve gone too far.”

Zaidman and Lopez asked if there were any avenues of appeal to the DEP’s decision to amend what voters approved. Berkowitz said the state order “preempts” the locally-approved changes to the Shoreland Zoning Ordinance, stating “I’ve never heard of a small town overturning a DEP ruling, especially on shoreland zoning, because state shoreland zoning is reflective of federal laws.”

Zaidman also questioned Berkowitz on what he saw as a potential “double standard” regarding shoreland rules, in that Bridgton’s rule, as he understood it, is that if any portion of a lot is in the shoreland zone, the whole lot is. However, in the GD II zone, Avesta Housing will be allowed to take advantage of the two-thirds of the 29,500-square-foot former Chapter 11 property that is not in the shoreland zone, in proposing its 21-unit, three-story affordable housing complex for the elderly and disabled.

Berkowitz said the DEP’s final order also reflects a change from what was approved in that regard, in that the agency ruled that “we don’t have the right to extend the shoreland zone greater than what it is” already, in terms of the 250-foot setback.

He said Avesta, which will submit its plans to the town by the end of this month, “needed to have 21 dwelling units to make the economic model work.”

They originally designed an Lshaped building that fronted on Main Street, with a rear section running along Gibbs Avenue, and parking in the rear, but had

to change the design to position more of it running lengthwise along Gibbs Avenue, so as to avoid the portion of the lot in the shoreland zone. The plans now call for parking at the corner of Lower Depot Street and Main Street.

“There’ll be 16 units outside of the shoreland zone, and five inside,” Berkowitz said. “That’s why we needed them to drop it to 4,000 (square feet minimum lot size),” he said.

Berkowitz said he plans to have residents vote on the DEP’s language this June, even though the DEP’s order would still hold, even if the voters reject it. Zaidman said it bothered him that “the taxpayers haven’t had a fair shake to vote on it,” adding, “Why waste the paper?”

Berkowitz said, “Maybe it’s the bureaucrat in me that says our records ought to reflect what was approved.”

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These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Tuesday, Jan. 24: 7:42 p.m. A suspicious subject at Sawyer Circle was reported, namely that a woman was “creating a disturbance around the (apartment) complex peeking in people’s windows and stuffing things in mailboxes, etc.”

Wednesday, Jan. 25: 7:53 a.m. No injuries were reported, when a 2007 Toyota Highlander operated by Jodi Willoughby, of Center Conway, N.H., and a 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier operated by Harold Legassie, of Sweden, collided at the intersection of Route 302 and Knight’s Hill Road.

8:06 a.m. A police officer responded to a report of a general disturbance at Sawyer Circle where a woman was reportedly outside “yelling at everybody.”

3:08 p.m. Police officers responded to a general disturbance on Cross Street where a man allegedly threatened a neighbor with a BB gun.

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BRIDGTON Feb. 2 — Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club, benefits of reflexibility, 7:15 a.m., Alliance Church.

Feb. 2, 3 — AARP Free Tax Preparations, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Community Center. FMI: 647-3116 for appt. or info.

Feb. 2 — Gathering Place Support Group, noon, Community Center.

Feb. 2, 9 — Continuing Tai Chi, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Town Hall.

Feb. 2 — Chickadee Quilters, 7 p.m., Community Center.

Feb. 3, 6, 8, 10 — Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 to 10 a.m., Town Hall. FMI: 647-2402.

Feb. 3, 10 — Mother Goose Time, 10:30 a.m., library.

Feb. 4, 11 — Table Tennis, 1-4 p.m., Town Hall. FMI: 647-2847.

Feb. 4 — Bridgton Republican Town Committee Caucus, 2 p.m., Community Center, Depot St. FMI: 647-8592.

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Feb. 6 — Senior College, watch & discuss movie, Casablanca, with Margaret Reimer, 10 a.m. to noon, Community Center.

Feb. 6 — Tot Time, 10 a.m., No. Bridgton Library.

Feb. 6 — Knitting Circle, 11 a.m., No. Bridgton Library.

Feb. 6 — Cribbage, 2 p.m., Community Center.

Feb. 7 — Chickadee Quilters, 10 a.m., Community Center.

Feb. 7 — Tai Chi Maine beginners’ class, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Town Hall.

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Feb. 11 — Valentine’s Day Dance with Linwood Cash & The Ridge Riders, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Brownfield Lions Den, Rtes. 5 & 113. FMI: 935-2911, 935-4617.

CASCO Feb. 4 — Yoga and Meditation Retreat with Debbie Goldstein, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Community Center.

FMI: 693-5247 or e-mail debbiegoldsteinyoga@gmail.com Feb. 7 — Storytime with Michelle, 10:30 a.m., library.

DENMARK Feb. 5 — Talk by Jan West Schrock, daughter of Heifer Intl. founder Dan West, 10 a.m., Denmark Congregational Church.

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FRYEBURG Feb. 3 — Veterans Service Officer, 9 to 11 a.m., American Legion, Bradley St. FMI: 3241839.

Feb. 3 — Rick Charette in concert, 7 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy. FMI: 935-9232.

Feb. 4 — Fly Fishing Film Tour hosted by Tin Mountain Conservation Center, silent auction 6:30 p.m., film to follow, Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy. FMI: 9359232.

Feb. 6 — Fryeburg Bridge, 12:30 p.m., Legion Hall, Bradley St. Feb. 8 — Fryeburg Homemakers Extension, social time 9:30 a.m., business meeting 10 a.m., program 10:30 a.m., Legion Hall, Bradley St. Feb. 8 — Opera lecture on Gotterdammerung, by Joe DeVito, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy. FMI: 935-9232.

Feb. 9 — National Theatre of London Live in HD presents

Traveling Light, 2 and 7 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy. FMI: 935-9232.

Feb. 11 — Metropolitan Opera Live! in HD, Gotterdammerung, noon, Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy. FMI: 935-9232.

HARRISON Feb. 2, 9 — Drumming, Dance & Hoops, 6 p.m., Community Room, fire station. FMI: 583-2241.

Feb. 4 — Texas Hold ‘em Tournament, doors open 11:30 a.m., play 1-6 p.m., VFW Hall, 176 Waterford Rd. FMI: 583-4959.

Feb. 5 — Super Bowl Skate Fest

by Harrison Rec & Youth Boosters, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Bridgton Academy Ice Rink. FMI: 583-2241.

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

Feb. 7 — Senior Luncheon Valentine’s Celebration, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Congregational Church, across from Crystal Lake Park.

Feb. 7 — Coed Teen Pickup Basketball, 6-8 p.m., Harrison Elementary School gym.

Feb. 12 — VFW Breakfast, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., VFW Post, Waterford Rd. LOVELL Feb. 2 — Writers Group informational meeting, 1 p.m., library.

FMI: 925-3177.

Feb. 2 — Deadline for orders, Super Bowl Sunday Lobster Sale to benefit boosters, lobster rolls delivered Feb. 5, 3-5 p.m. To order: 3200006, 557-2566.

Feb. 6 — Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., library.

Feb. 6 — Mouse Paint Storytime for G. K-2, 2:45 to 4 p.m., library.

Feb. 8 — Charlotte’s Web for G. 3 & up, 2:45 to 4 p.m.

Feb. 10 — Deadline to signup for Drawing for Non-artist, library.

Feb. 11 — Beef Stew Dinner by UCC Youth Group, 5-7 p.m., Lovell Church of Christ, Rte. 5.

Feb. 12 — Death by Chocolate,

By Allen Crabtree Special to The News DENMARK — When a thief broke into the Denmark Congregational Church just before Christmas and stole the children’s collection, there was anger and dismay. Children had been collecting this money for six months to buy animals through Heifer International to send to others less fortunate around the world.

The congregation’s anger was soon replaced by forgiveness, and then with a resolve to replace the stolen money and follow through with this important outreach ministry. Since then, there has been an outpouring of more than $14,000 in donations from people around the country, who learned of the loss and were touched by it. This is more than enough to buy two Heifer International “Gift Arks” as well as additional animals!

On Sunday, Feb. 5, the daughter of Heifer International founder Dan West will speak at the Denmark Congregational Church. Jan West Schrock will tell about Heifer International and some of their amazing success stories in helping families and communities around the world through gifts just like the ones that the children of the church are going to be making.

Schrock is a senior advisor

to the nonprofit humanitarian organization. She lives in Westbrook, but travels all around the world leading study groups for Heifer. She spent 28 years as a classroom teacher, special needs teacher, and administrator in the United States and abroad.

Schrock is also the author of a children’s book, Give a Goat, which tells the story of a fifthgrade project to reach out to others by sending a goat to a needy family in Uganda.

Schrock’s father, Dan West, was a Midwestern farmer. He traveled to Spain as a relief worker during the civil war there, and realized while handing out milk to needy children that, “These children don’t need a cup. They need a cow.” When he returned home, he founded Heifers for Relief, and its first shipment of 17 heifers was sent from York, Pennsylvania to Puerto Rico in 1944. The first three heifers were named “Faith,” “Hope” and “Charity.”

The mission of Heifer International is to give animals to families and communities to help them become self-sustaining. The organization has been giving cattle, sheep, rabbits, pigs, llamas, honeybees, water buffalo, ducks, chicken, goats and geese, as well as tree seedlings and plants to more than 125 countries around the world, help-

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GUEST SPEAKER — Jan West Schrock, daughter of Heifer International founder Don West, will speak at the Denmark Congregational Church on Sunday, Feb. 5, about Heifer International. (Photo courtesy of Library Sparks at Highsmith. com) ing more than 71 million people neighbor will pass along one of become self-sufficient. Heifer the offspring of its animal, and International becomes involved so on. It is amazing what small after disaster relief operations to acts of charity can do.

Everyone is invited to come encourage sustainable development. Their long-term goal is to the Denmark Congregational to help end world hunger and Church to hear Schrock speak. poverty and promote the wise Services begin at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5. For more inforstewardship for our planet.

There is also desire to help pro- mation, call Pastor John Patrick mote peace. Schrock remembers at 756-2247 or e-mail him at words from a farmer in Albania. johnfp@earthlink.net In 2003, Heifer International sponsored a “guns for cows” program to encourage former soldiers to turn their weapons in for livestock to rebuild their NAPLES — Naples Rec is farms.

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Animals provide meat, milk, 7 to 8 p.m. will start on Tuesday, muscle, manure, money, materi- March 13.

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The cost per session is $70 needs have been met, a family is free to sell any excess at mar- for Naples residents, $80 for ket. Participating families are non-residents and $7 per class required to “Pass on the Gift,” for drop-ins.

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Conway, N.H. Feb. 3, 10 — Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club, 9:15 a.m., Rec. bldg., King St., Oxford. FMI: 783-4153, 743-9153.

Feb. 4, 11 — Beginning Knitters, 10 to 11 a.m., Soldiers Memorial Library, Hiram. FMI: 625-4650.

Feb. 6 — Metabolism: How Bodies Burn Fuel, with Trish Murray and Stevi Gelinas, 6:30 p.m., Conway Library, Conway, N.H. Feb. 7 — Writers Group with June O’Donal on The Fryeburg Chronicles, 4:30 p.m., Conway Library, Conway, N.H. Feb. 7 — Eaton Sat Sang presents film, Something Unknown, 6:30 p.m., Conway Library, Conway, N.H. Feb. 8 — Snowshoeing 101 class with Ann Carter, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Carters X-C Ski Center, 420 Main St., Oxford. FMI: 1-866-6095183.

Feb. 8 — Knotty Knitters, noon to 2 p.m., Soldiers Memorial Library, 85 Main St., Hiram. FMI: 625-4650.

Feb. 8 — Independent Film Series, Illegal, 2 p.m., Conway Library, Conway, N.H. Feb. 8-9 — Auditions by Schoolhouse Arts Center for Steel Magnolias, 6 p.m., Standish Congregational Church, 25 Oak Hill Rd., Standish. FMI: 642-3743.

Feb. 11 — Valentine Pancake Breakfast & Raffle, 7:30 to 10 a.m., Community School, 1164 Bunker Hill Rd., So. Tamworth, N.H. FMI: 603-323-7000.

Feb. 11 — Oxford Hills Bee Club, 1 p.m., Oxford County Extension Office, Olsen Rd., So. Paris. FMI: 743-5009.

Feb. 11 — Rick Charette benefit for Responsible Pet Care, 2 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, So. Paris. FMI: 743-8679.

Feb. 11 — Square Dance by Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club, 7 to 10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine St., So. Paris. FMI: 782-4050.

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NAPLES Feb. 3, 6, 8, 10 — Step Into Fitness Indoor Walking Program, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Lake Region High School. FMI: 647-3116.

Feb. 7 — Storytime, 10:30 a.m., library.

Feb. 7 — American Legion & Auxiliary meetings, supper 6 p.m., meetings 7 p.m., American Legion, Rte. 11.

Feb. 7 ­ — Tween Storytime, 6 p.m., library.

Feb. 8 — Talk for students & parents about college admissions process with educational consultant Gary Cantor, 7 to 9 p.m., library.

FMI: 693-6841.

Feb. 9 — Lego Club, 3:30 p.m., library.

RAYMOND Feb. 6 — Storytime for Babies, 10 a.m., Pre-schoolers, 11 a.m., library.

Feb. 8 ­— Storytime for Toddlers, 10 a.m., library.

Feb. 8 — Library Board of Directors, 7 p.m., library.

Feb. 9 — Raymond Republican Party Caucus, 7 p.m., Raymond Town Office. FMI: 329-6148.

SEBAGO Feb. 2 — Cumberland/Oxford Pomona #21 at Maple Grove Grange, potluck 6:30 p.m., Return of Paul Bunyan meeting (attend as lumberjack), 7:30 p.m., Sebago Center Community Church, 403 Bridgton Rd. WATERFORD Feb. 6 ­ — Socrates Cafe, “Is The Earth Overpopulated With Humans?”, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., library. FMI: 583-6957.

AREA EVENTS Feb. 2 — Oxford County Democrats, Meet the Candidates Supper, social time 5:30 p.m., supper 6 p.m., Rumford Eagles Hall.

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Feb. 7 — Bridge, 12:30 p.m., Community Center.

Feb. 7 — COPD Support Group, 1 p.m., Community Center.

Feb. 7 — NAMI Support Group, 7 p.m., Community Center.

Feb. 8 — Computers Skills Class, 10 a.m., Community Center.

Feb. 8 — Senior Lunch, noon, Community Center.

Feb. 8 — Bridgton Caregivers Support Group, talk by Bridgton Police Chief Kevin Schofield, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Community Center.

FMI: 647-8154. Respite care provided.

Feb. 8 — LEA Discovery Kids, 3 p.m. Community Center.

Feb. 9 — Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club, District presentation, Rotary Foundation, 7:15 a.m., Alliance Church.

Feb. 9, 10 — Free AARP Tax Preparations, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Community Center. 647-3116 for appts or FMI. Feb. 9 — Gathering Place Support Group, noon, Community Center.

Feb. 9 — Valentine’s Day Dinner and Wine Tasting, chamber scholarship benefit event, 6 p.m., Campfire Grille, 656 North High St., West Bridgton. FMI: 647-3472.

Feb. 10 — Easy Riders Snowmobile Club, 5:30 p.m., Community Center.

Feb. 10-12 — Almost, Maine

by Lake Region Community Theatre (rescheduled from Jan. 27-29), 7 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., Magic Lantern, Main St. FMI: 838-3846.

Feb. 11 — Lakeside Garden Club, 10 a.m., Community Center.

Feb. 11 — Valentine’s ham/ meatloaf supper to benefit BRAG Complex, 4 to 7 p.m., Masonic Hall, Rte. 117.

Feb. 11 — Baked Haddock Dinner by Knights of Columbus, 5:30 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, So. High St. Feb. 12 — Bridgton Democrats, 1:30 p.m., Municipal Complex, room off Iredale St. FMI: 242-

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by Ethel Hurst Lovell Correspondent 925-3226 ehurst3@yahoo.com

Sign up for nonartist drawing

A reminder for those who want to be part of the drawing for the non-artist — you need to sign up by Friday, Feb. 10 for the workshop, which will begin on Friday, Feb. 17 at the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library. The number of participants is limited, so if interested, get your name in.

There is a $25 materials fee for this workshop.

The United Church of Christ Youth Group will host a Beef Stew Dinner at the church on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. The young people are trying to earn the money needed for their trip to Overlook Farm in the spring.

It’s a pleasure to watch these pre-adults serve the people who attend their suppers. They are attentive and always are ready to serve what is needed at the moment. Come enjoy a lovely dinner and meet this younger group of Lovell residents. The price for the dinner is $5 per person, $10 per family.

For those who would like to donate to the Brownfield Food Pantry, the United Church of Christ has a Mission Team Box in the Parish Hall for donations.

You don’t have to belong to the church to make a donation, because all donations are welcome.

For those who don’t know, the Brownfield Pantry serves 11 towns in Western Maine and New Hampshire. Many volunteers work and receive food for hours volunteered. President Jack Mitchell emphasizes that monetary donations are welcome, giving them an opportunity to buy food from a food bank. The pantry has been up and running successfully for 12 years, providing not only food but also other necessities like toothbrushes, toothpaste and many other personnel hygiene items. All donations are certainly appreciated by those who are in need.

February has the cooks in town bustling, scanning the cookbooks for those yummy recipes that include that dark sweet, chocolate. February is the month the library holds that delicious 12th annual Taste of Lovell.

Formally known as Death by Chocolate, this event is to die for if you’re a chocolate lover. The event will be held on Sunday, Feb. 12 at the library from 2 to 4 p.m. The Tabitha & Stephen King Room will have the wondrous aroma of chocolate filling the room to whet the taste buds.

For those watching the waistline, there will be calorie-free

desserts, including fruits. For those who want it all, you can have five tastes for $5 or 10 tastes for $8. For those who want to indulge in secret, there will be carryout boxes available. What a wonderful Valentine’s Day celebration, with music and great savories to eat with neighbors and friends. Anyone who would like to have an entry in the best dessert contest and win a prize should sign up at the library or call 925-3177 to enter. All monies raised will go toward the continued programs at the library.

The library’s Adult Book Discussion Series, “Defining Wilderness: Defining Maine,” concludes on Monday, Feb. 13 at 1 p.m. with a discussion on We Took the Woods by Louise Dickinson Rich. This is Rich’s memoir of her experiences living with her husband and son in the 1930s near the remote Lower Richardson Lake. It gives the reader an insight on how they survived by fishing, maple sugaring, hauling tourist gear and canoes. The light touches of humor by the author makes this book the perfect selection to end the series. All books used in the series, which is sponsored by the Maine Humanities Council, are available at the library.

The Lovell Lions Club will be holding the third annual Ice Fishing Derby on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 18 and 19.

Contestants can fish in any lake or pond in Oxford County from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., but must preregister either with Cliff Hill at 928-3744 or at AJ’s Restaurant in East Stoneham. Registration on either day is at the North Lovell Grange Hall on Route 5 beginning at 5 a.m.

Prizes of $100 will be awarded for the heaviest togue, bass and pickerel. There will be prizes for kids 12 and under, with a grand prize of $50. The registration fee is $15, and weigh-in of caught fish starts at the grange hall at 4 p.m. each day. There will also be additional prizes and raffles; all money to benefit the Lion’s fund.

Sponsors of the ice fishing derby are Wilson Excavation, Bliss & Associates, Hanson Excavation, J B Self Storage, Mo’s Electric, Community Containers, Norman Hanson & DeTroy and Pleasant Point Inn, Alden Brown.

Ladies who donated desserts to my daughter Robin’s supper: if you are missing a container, I have some at my house. You can call me at 925-3226 to see if I have the one you’re missing.

Erica and Jeremy Gibbs of Madison, N.H. have a girl, Olivia Grace Gibbs, born on Jan. 23, 2012 at Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H. Olivia weighed six pounds, 15 ounces and joins siblings Mackenzie, 7, Owen, 2, and Rylee, 1. Maternal grandparents are Dorie Haley and Frank Damon of Waterford and Richard Haley of Mechanic Falls. Paternal grandparents are Charlie and Kim Gibbs of Freedom, N.H. and Leslie Gibbs of Conway, N.H. Trisha (Foster) Antalek and Michael Antalek III of Haverhill, Mass., have a daughter, Arianna Bell Antalek, born on Dec. 20, 2011 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Mass.

Maternal grandparents are Henry and Holly Foster of Fryeburg.

Paternal grandparents are Michael and Diane Antalek II of Wappinger Falls, N.Y.

Naples

by Cheryl Harmon Naples Correspondent 693-1040 chicomomma33@gmail.com

Hope groundhog doesn’t see shadow

Groundhog Day is Thursday, Feb. 2 this year. Hope he doesn’t see his shadow. It would be nice to finish out winter with not much more snow and more mild weather.

Way to go, Laker Girls Basketball team. Keep up the good work.

Red Hat Ladies of the Lake Luncheon Group canceled last week because of the weather. We will have our get-together on Friday, Feb. 24 at noon at the Beef & Ski restaurant on Route 302.

The menu will be the same food that was ordered in January. If for any reason you won’t be able to make it, call Queen Mom Jan

by Feb. 20 at 8:30 p.m. If it is storming, we won’t go. February birthdays are Audrey Banks, Fran Coombs, Millie Davis, Mary Emerson, Margot Miller and Janet Whittier. Happy day to you all.

Naples American Legion and Auxiliary meetings are on Tuesday, Feb. 7, with a supper at 6 p.m. and meetings at 7 p.m.

Belated birthday wishes go out to Linda Flanigan. Hope you had a wonderful day.

Socrates Café WATERFORD — A Socrates Café gathering will be held at the Waterford Library on Monday, Feb. 6, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month. The group offers a forum to discuss current topics and ideas in a warm, friendly atmosphere, where divergent views will be welcome.

The topic for the February meeting will be “Is The Earth Overpopulated With Humans?” The moderator will be Sally Chappell.

For more information call 583-6957 or e-mail the library at wla@waterford.lib.me.us

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Bridgton

by Virginia Staples Bridgton Correspondent Tel. 647-5183

Community Kettle returns to Bridgton

The Community Kettle suppers on Wednesdays are back! So far, the dates are Feb. 16, March 1, March 15 and March 22. The suppers will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center.

Support your Community Center and get your Ice Out ticket at the following locations: the Community Center, Paris Farmers Union, Macdonald Motors, Black Horse Tavern, Sportshaus, Linda’s Salon, True Value Hardware, Campfire Grille, Beth’s Kitchen, Party Insanity, Firefly Boutique, NVU Salon and the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce.

The AARP offers free tax preparation for seniors on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 2 and 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at

Affirmations workshop The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing and Bridgton Hospital are offering a free supportive affirmations workshop for anyone interested in attending.

“Valentine’s Day: Loving Yourself with Affirmations” will take place Tuesday, Feb. 14 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Bridgton Medical Office Building Conference Room.

Presenters Deborah J. Ripley, MSHS, and Emily Ecker, LCSW, will speak about inner relationships through affirmations, love and affection. Learn what affirmations are and create your own list. You will decorate a picture from one of your affirmations with provided supplies.

Vote for Schoolhouse Cabaret

STANDISH — The Schoolhouse Arts Center in Standish is seeking support from the community to win a grant. In March, the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation will be giving a total of $100,000 to 68 local nonprofit organizations in Maine. They will be awarding these funds based on voting by Maine residents.

While Schoolhouse is not listed on the ballot, they meet eligibility requirements for a write-in nomination and are asking people to do so. To vote for Schoolhouse Arts Center, visit Bangor Savings Bank online and go to the “Supporting Our Communities” link. Then, click on the “Cast Your Vote Today” button, fill out your name, e-mail address, and zip code, and type Schoolhouse Arts Center in the space provided.

Receiving just a $1,000 grant would go a long way in our campaign to keep Schoolhouse open, organizers say.

the Community Center. For an appointment or more information, call 647-3116.

The Bridgton Republican Town Committee will hold their caucus on Saturday, Feb. 4, at 2 p.m. at the Community Center on Depot Street.

Bridgton Academy’s Ice Rink will be the site of a Skate Fest Party sponsored by Harrison Recreation and Youth Boosters on Sunday, Feb. 5, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 583-2241.

The Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a special Valentine’s Day Dinner and Wine Tasting event to be held on Thursday, Feb. 9, starting at 6 p.m. at the Campfire Grille, 656 North High Street, West Bridgton. For more information, call 647-3472.

cancelled

DENMARK — Due to the illness of the director, Lillian Morse, the Valentine’s Cabaret scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10 and 11, has been cancelled. The cabaret may be rescheduled at a later date.

Ripley, owner of Women in Balance LLC, is a wellness consultant and program planner for individuals, businesses and communities. She offers a broad range of health education and teaching tools to help individuals achieve wellness.

Ecker is the Outreach Oncology social worker with the Dempsey Center. She serves people who have been affected by cancer in the Rumford, Bridgton and Parkview hospitals.

Pre-registration is available by calling the Dempsey Center at 795-8250; toll-free 1-877336-7287 or online at www. dempseycenter.org

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Tin Mountain is bringing the best Fly Fishing Film to our own back yard. S.S. Flies staff will be demonstrating fly tying techniques. Lake Region Catering will have delicious appetizers & drinks available for film attendees to purchase and enjoy. The Fly Fishing Film Tour is Tin Mountain’s annual fundraiser for their Brook Trout Habitat Restoration Project. Films will follow a silent auction. Tickets are $12 in advance & for students and $15 at the door.

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Following Vincent in Brixton and The Reporter, Nicholas Wright’s new play is a funny and fascinating tribute to the Eastern European immigrants who became major players in Hollywood’s golden age. The award-winning Antony Sher – whose previous work with the National Theatre includes Primo and Stanley – returns to play Jacob. Tickets are $18 adults, $15 seniors (65+), $10 students

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Valentine’s dinner

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A Valentine’s Dinner will be served on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Masonic Hall on Route 117 in Bridgton.

Proceeds from the $10 per-person cost will benefit the Laurie A. Carter-Bergen Memorial Fund and BRAG Recreational Complex on Route 302.

The menu is ham, meatloaf, seafood newburg, potatoes, veggies, salad, rolls, dessert, coffee and punch.

Raffle tickets will be on sale, and you can listen to quiet music while enjoying your dinner.

Bridgton Lions Co-Chairman, left, Bob McHatton recently presented a check to Linda Hutchinson, treasurer of Mother Seton House, Bob Pelletier, Grand Knight of Bridgton/ Fryeburg Knights, also presenting and Knights Co-Chairman Phil Gabardi. Not present in photo is Elaine Rioux, Lions Club third vice-president.

Antique clocks Mother Seton gets boost from Bridgton Lions

RAYMOND — The Raymond-Casco Historical Society presents Harry Hepburn III of Harrison, who will be speaking about antique clocks on Monday, Feb. 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the Raymond Public Safety Building on Route 302 in Raymond.

All are welcome! For more information, visit the Society’s website at www.raymondcascohistory.org

FRYEBURG — In October of their 85th anniversary year, the Bridgton Lions Club joined with Bridgton/Fryeburg Knights of Columbus to support Mother Seton House by sponsoring a Golf Tournament.

In November, the Knights donated their portion of $2,400.

A proposal by Lions Club member Elaine Rioux inspired the Lions to contribute their share of $1,600 as well. At the same time, Bob Pelletier presented a check for $570 from

a Knights of Columbus benefit efforts to serve the needs of December brunch held at St. their community. For photos Joseph Church in Bridgton. and information about their In 2011, Mother Seton accomplishments since 1926, House received a $60,000 gift please visit www.e-clubhouse. from the Kendal C. and Anna org/sites/bridgton Ham Charitable Foundation in Donations in any amount North Conway, N.H. for pur- are gratefully accepted by mail chase of a Fryeburg residence, to Mother Seton House, Inc.; and a $30,000 gift from the P.O. Box 673; Fryeburg, ME Gibson/Woodbury Charitable 04037, by direct deposit to any Foundation toward improve- Norway Savings Bank or via ments to the house. A 100-year- PayPal and QR scan code at old dwelling, the future Mother www.mothersetonhouse.com.

Seton House, was purchased in For more information, please early January. Retrofitting will e-mail Director Cyndi Broyer at commence shortly. info@mothersetonhouse.com.

Bob McHatton is a Past MSH is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit King Lion. Phil Gabardi is also organization giving support to a Lions Club member, as is pregnant women, new mothers fellow Knight Bob Pelletier, and infants in need, regardsecretary of the Lions Club. less of race, color, religion or The Bridgton Caregivers The Bridgton Lions Club has national origin. Maine and New Support Group will meet 42 members who are gener- Hampshire communities surWednesday, Feb. 8, from 1 ous and hard-working in their rounding Fryeburg are served. to 2:30 p.m. at the Bridgton Community Center, following the Senior Lunch. Free respite care is available by reservation during the meeting.

BROWNFIELD — A Valentine’s Day Dance will be held on To request respite, please call 647-8154 by Feb. 7. This Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Brownfield Lions Den on Routes 5 and month, Bridgton Police Chief 113 in Brownfield, from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. for adults ages Kevin Schofield will be avail- 21 and older.

Music will be by Linwood Cash & “The Ridge Riders.” able to answer questions and share information about getting Admission is singles/$10, couples/$20, and the event is BYOB. help from emergency respond- There will be a 50/50 and a bottle raffle held.

Proceeds benefit the Brownfield Lions Community Projects ers.

Fund. Enjoy a respite from cabin fever and stretch those muscles to invigorating foot-stomping music. For reservations or more information, call Earl at 935-2911 or Trudy at 935-4617.

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The Bridgton Democrats will meet on Sunday, Feb. 12 at 1:30 p.m. at the Bridgton Municipal Center, in the downstairs room off Iredale Street. They will be electing new officers for 2012.

The group will also be discussing the upcoming Democratic Caucus on Sunday, Feb. 26 at 1:30 p.m. in the same location. Delegates will be voted on that want to attend the State Democratic Convention.

For more information, contact Bridgton Democrats President Ken Murphy at 242-9417.

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Cindy Dore’s son, Joshua Nason, and his wife Sara of Wakefield, N.H., came for dinner and to show Cindy his new truck.

I went to a family wedding last weekend. My youngest daughter, Bianca Karrick, married Scott Nelson of Sharon, Conn. It was a beautiful ceremony and reception at Crystal Park in Torrington, Conn. I’m happy to say that our family has doubled in size.

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Raymond Library news & events

FRYEBURG — The Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center continues its Metropolitan Opera Live in HD! Season with Gotterdammerung on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 12 p.m.

Tickets are $26 for adults, $23 for seniors (65-plus) and $18 for students, and are available for purchase online at www.fryeburgacademy.org/ pac or by calling the Box Office at 935-9232. The theater is located at 18 Bradley Street on the Fryeburg Academy campus. Parking is free.

Also, the Fryeburg Academy Opera Lecture Series continues this month on Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to discuss Gotterdammerung.

This monthly series, designed to help opera lovers prepare for each of the Met Operas, is led by Fryeburg Academy’s own opera enthusiast Joe DeVito. Join Joe as he summarizes the plot, introduces the music, shares some reviews and gives an interpretive view

GOTTERDAMMERUNG is the next Metropolitan Opera Live in HD selection to be aired at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at Fryeburg Academy on Saturday, Feb. 11. of the upcoming Met simulcast.

All are welcome; no previous opera knowledge is needed.

Admission is free, though donations are appreciated. For more information, call the box office at 935-9232.

STANDISH — Schoolhouse Arts Center will hold auditions for Steel Magnolias on Feb. 8-9 at 6 p.m. at the Standish Congregational Church (25 Oak Hill Road, Standish).

Show dates are April 13-29.

Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling is a touching comedy drama with roles for six women: Truvy Jones (40ish, owner of the beauty shop); Annelle Dupuy-Desoto (19, beauty shop assistant); Clairee Belcher (66ish, widow of former mayor, Grande Dame); Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie (25, prettiest girl in town); M’Lynn Eatenton

(50ish, Shelby’s mother, socially prominent career woman); and Ouiser (pronounced “Weezer”) Boudreaux (66ish, wealthy curmudgeon, acerbic but loveable).

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Mike Hjort will direct this production for Schoolhouse Arts Center.

For more information, call Schoolhouse Arts Center at 6423743; or e-mail Ellen Stanley, production manager, at estanley5@roadrunner.com; Michael Hjort, director, at mhjort@ maine.rr.com; or log onto the website at www.schoolhousearts.org

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Fryeburg defeats article

FRYEBURG — By more than a 2 to 1 margin, voters here defeated an article at a special town meeting Tuesday night at the American Legion Hall that would have let Fryeburg apply for a $150,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to improve a section of the downtown area.

The secret ballot tally was 23 in favor of the article, and 56 opposed. The main objection those who voted against the only article on the special town meeting warrant Jan. 31 had was the requirement to “declare that the existence of a Slum & Blight area” in a section of the south side from 511 Main Street that continued around the corner to 11 Portland Street “is found to be consistent” with state law and federal regulations set forth by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. There was no guarantee that the town would have obtained the grant — Tuesday’s vote was asking voters to authorize the town to apply for the CDBG funds to improve sidewalks, parking spaces, curbing and green space along that section of Main Street and continuing on to Portland Street to just past the Fryeburg House of Pizza.

A public hearing was held Jan. 26 at which some of the property owners along the area that would have been designated as “Slum & Blight” spoke against the proposed designation, with two questioning whether it would have lowered their property values.

At a Glance • Wednesday, Feb. 8 — Library Board Meeting, 7 p.m., library • Monday, Feb. 20 — Presidents’ Day, library will be open • Wednesday, Feb. 29 — Book Group, 7 p.m., library • Friday, March 2 — Dr. Seuss Night, 6:30 p.m., Raymond Elementary School • Wednesday, March 7 — Flower Arranging Class Presidents’ Day The library will be open on Monday, Feb. 20, President’ ‘Day. Since schools are closed this day, it’s a good time for families to visit.

Book Group This month the book group has chosen Kate Morton’s The Forgotten Garden. This is a story of the past, secrets, family and memory. Young Cassandra is lost, alone and grieving when her grandmother, Nell, dies. She inherits a book written by Eliza Makepeace, the Victorian authoress who disappeared mysteriously in the early 20th century. By searching for the truth about her family’s past history, Cassandra is ultimately able to discover a new life for herself. Discussion of this novel begins at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 29. The book will be available upon request at the library. For more information call 655-4283.

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ALMOST, MAINE postponed All three performances of Almost, Maine were cancelled this past weekend, due to a malfunctioning fire alarm at The Magic Lantern Theater.

The show has been postponed until the weekend of Feb. 10, 11 and 12.

“Anyone who has already purchased tickets is requested to come to the comparable show on that weekend, but if they can’t, they should not worry about it, just come to whichever show they can make,” said Lew Krainin of Lake Region Community Theatre. “Anyone who has bought tickets and really can’t make any of the postponement dates will receive their money back.”

For more information, call Lew Krainin at 838-3846.

Night will be held on Friday, March 2 at the Raymond Elementary School beginning at 6:30 p.m. This party has games, crafts, storytelling, prizes and lots of exciting fun for everyone.

There is no age limit and this is planned as a family event.

Outreach Program The Raymond Village Library wants you to be able to get your books, even if you are not able to come into the library to get them. Whatever the reason, feel free to call the library at 655-4283 and someone will be more than happy to help you secure your reading material.

The Language of Flowers Jessica Fay of the Raymond Village Florist will teach a special class on how to create your own Tussie-Mussie (a miniature bouquet), using the romance of the Victorian language of flowers. To the Victorians, every flower has its own message. A red carnation means passion and a white carnation suggests innocence. Mint warns of suspicion and sweet peas offer a gracious “thank you” for a lovely time. Jessica will choose from a selected range of flowers to illustrate a message of your choice. The cost for the class is $20, and includes the flowers, ribbon and lace trimmings.

Registration, in person, at the Raymond Village Library begins Feb. 12. Payment for the class will be due at the time of registration. The class size is limited to 15.

DAVID BROOKS will be featured in the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center Onscreen Author Lecture Series on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m

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FRYEBURG — New York Times columnist and bestselling author, David Brooks, will be featured on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center in Fryeburg as part of the Author Lecture Series.

Recorded at the Free Library of Philadelphia and shown onscreen, Brooks discusses his book, The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and $5 for students.

Group rates are available for parties of 10 or more. For more information visit www.fryeburgacademy.org/pac or contact the box office at 935-9232.

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Gallery 302’s annual Art in the Park poster contest is coming up soon.

Entries are due at the Gallery by noon on Friday, Feb. 10. Anyone who is a member of the Bridgton Art Guild may enter the contest (stop by the Gallery at 112 Main Street in Bridgton if you wish to join).

Every summer, thousands of visitors flock to Art in the Park in Bridgton’s beautiful Shorey Park. For that day, the park is full of artists and artisans sell-

ing their work, as well as booths selling food and music wafting through the air. This year ’s Art in the Park will take place on Saturday, July 21.

The theme of the poster contest this year is “Reflect on Art.” Images for the contest must be 10”x12”, or any size square. Entries must be framed and will be displayed at the Gallery Feb. 11 through March 8.

For more information, visit www.gallery302.com or call 647-2787.

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Brooks’ The Social Animal is an examination of what leads human achievement and personal fulfillment at different stages of life. He illustrates how decisions are affected by unconscious minds and environment.

Each lecture in The Author Series will run approximately 60 minutes in length, beginning with a talk given by the author, followed by a “Question and Answer” session. The Author Series is monthly; please visit the PAC website for future listings.

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(Continued from Page A) This special luncheon will feature homemade minestrone soup, steamed hot dogs, Italian bread, grape nut custard pudding, beverages and most importantly fun! Socialize with friends while playing special Valentine games, Bingo and guess the number of red M&Ms in the wine glass.

A $3 donation would be appreciated and wear your red.

Lunch will be served at noon.

For more information, contact Harrison Rec Director Paula Holt.

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20% of the funding, according to Bria White, program coordinator for Communities Putting People to Work (CPPW)/Healthy Maine Partnerships of the People’s Regional Opportunity Program (PROP), with additional funds coming from PROP and the CPPW. White said The Cupboard Collective is “an unprecedented collaboration between food pantries, towns and food banks, in bringing much-needed resources to Casco and Naples…This initiative will considerably increase the foods available to food-insecure residents of the Lake Region Community.” White made her statements, in announcing the collaborative effort last fall.

The town of Bridgton will now be part of The Cupboard Collective Project, following last week’s affirmative vote by selectmen.

Berkowitz also recommended the town plan on budgeting another $1,000 each year for the next two years, in order to ensure the town’s participation in the collaborative effort.

Referring to earlier comments by Mike Tarantino of the Bridgton Community Center about the Center’s Fuel Collaborative’s continuing efforts, Berkowitz said, “One of those things that concerns us is, if our folks are freezing and if our folks are going hungry, we’re not doing what we should be doing.”

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Bridgton Police blotter

(Continued from Page A) Clinton Libby, 32, of Bridgton, was issued a summons for criminal threatening.

3:09 p.m. A woman on Main Street reported the theft and misuse of a credit card.

4:40 p.m. A police officer responded to a trespass complaint on South Bridgton Road and arrested Agostino Samson, 26, of Bridgton, and charged him with criminal trespass.

5 p.m. A police officer investigated a trespass complaint on Main Street where a man was reportedly behind an apartment building trying to light a campfire.

Thursday, Jan. 26: 10:56 a.m. A caller reported a door open at a campsite lot at Salmon Point Campground.

The responding police officer discovered three lots there that were burglarized.

1:12 p.m. The theft of a credit card number at the local ski area was reported.

6:03 p.m. A cable televi-

sion worker reported being threatened when he informed a tenant at an apartment on Depot Street that the cable was being disconnected. The complainant reported that “when advising the customer the customer got irate and threatened to go and get a shotgun and shoot the worker if he disconnected the cable.”

The worker left.

6:11 p.m. The theft of $50 worth of gasoline from a convenience store on Portland Road was reported.

Friday, Jan. 27: 2:52 a.m.

A tractor-trailer truck was reportedly stuck on Main Hill (Route 302), due to road conditions.

12:53 p.m. A caller reported being assaulted by a relative’s tenant on Harrison Road and the matter was investigated.

2:55 p.m. A theft was reported at a business on Portland Road, and Richard A. Hodson, 30, of Naples, was issued a summons for theft by unauthorized taking

Budget outlook (Continued from Page A)

general operations such as building permits and the transfer station. We have incorporated these lower numbers as a conservative approach to revenues and are also planning on using very little surplus to lower taxes.”

Expenditures The proposed budget is $14,720,844, or $92,997 less than FY 2012, Berkowitz stated. This does not include the two enterprise funds — Salmon Point Campground and the Sewer System — that are self-sustaining.

Health Insurance is projected to come in at $342,811 in FY 2013, or $131,081 lower than in FY 2012, due to a reduction in the number of full-time employees and changes in the insurance itself, according to Berkowitz.

Dispatching for FY 2013 is projected to cost the town $132,598, or $85,299 less than in FY 2012, due to switching dispatching services to Cumberland County.

“The FY 2013 budget does not reduce any core services,” Berkowitz stated. “It addresses anticipated increased general assistance expenses especially related to fuel and assures that the Public Safety Department’s support services are properly addressed. The compensation (budget) line items also reflect a 3% increase for personnel who agreed to forgo increases to help during the toughest times. It also reflects an increase in each full-time person’s co-pays for the health insurance program.”

Other factors impacting tax rate The town manager pointed out that there are other factors “that may have factors to the final (property) tax rate for Bridgton”: • Property, casualty and liability insurances “have been increasing slightly which mirrors what has been happening nationwide,” Berkowitz said.

• School Administrative District 61 “faces significant challenges as a result of the Essential Program and Services legislation and is likely to receive less state funding in FY 2013,” said Berkowitz. “The alternative to making up the difference locally would be to cut into their curriculum which will have prolonged impacts to the quality of education and the future workforce capabilities of those students.”

• “Any adjustments to our capital investments and reserves schedule may save some funds in the short run but will likely then contribute to a borrowing of funds to ‘catch up’ later on,” Town Manager Berkowitz explained.

• “We are currently down to three more annual payments of about $175,000 each,” said Berkowitz. “Our debt is very low and the current thinking is to avoid debt except when it may make sense and save dollars!”

• The town manager said that, as the State of Maine continues to close its budget deficits “there may be a downshifting of additional costs to municipalities.” “We will continue to watch and through MMA (Maine Municipal Association), participate in the legislative process,” Berkowitz said.

Town-wide property revaluation?

“Our property values are holding and we are actually seeing an increase in the number of building permits for new housing,” the town manager said. “The sales assessment ratio is holding despite the fact that the last several years have proven to be challenging,” said Berkowitz. “However, it is time to begin setting aside funds so that a full town revaluation could occur in FY 2015 or FY 2016 and at an estimated cost of about $200,000. To avoid the full impact of that amount in the one budget year that it would occur, we should begin setting aside funds annually. If we set aside $50,000 each year we would be in good shape and the impact to the tax rate would be about $.05. The timing of this fits with general assessing practices of conducting a town wide revaluation once every 10 years.”

Projected property tax rate The town manager explained that he had calculated the projected property tax rate before overlay and exemption adjustments.

“Our projections are just that — the best estimate at this point in time,” Berkowitz said. “While this is subject to further review by the Board of Selectmen and the Budget Advisory Committee we see the Town side of the tax rate increasing to about $4.04 and the overall tax rate presuming no change in the SAD 61 tax assessment, going from $12.79 to $12.89, or about 1%. If we set aside funds for the revaluation then this would increase by the nickel. We currently are at $12.70.”

Looking ahead “One area that we are currently reviewing is that of the transfer station and the recycling efforts thus far,” Town Manager Berkowitz said. “Before the selectmen is a recommendation by the Recycling Committee to emphasize the need to recycle more and reduce our solid waste. This is at the preliminary stage and it would be too early to predict any outcomes or impacts to the expense of the town and the affect it might have on our tax rate. What is known is that the cost to dispose of solid waste, our trash, continues to go up about 3% to 4% per year due to energy charges and the like.”

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4:18 p.m. A report of vandalism and criminal mischief on Mount Henry Road was investigated.

11:34 p.m. A police officer responded to a property damage motor vehicle accident on Harrison Road (Route 117) and arrested Edwin R.

Rolfe III, 32, of Harrison, and charged him with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant.

Rolfe was released on bail.

Saturday, Jan. 28: 1:05 p.m. Bridgton Police assisted the Bridgton Fire Department at Ring Farm where a vehicle was reportedly on fire near a garage.

5:23 p.m. A motorist reported that another motorist threw a water bottle out of

the sunroof of their vehicle on North High Street striking the complainant’s car.

9:21 p.m. A caller reported a prowler on Sandy Creek Road who was sitting in a vehicle near their apartment.

The responding police officer determined the “prowler” was a Maine State Police trooper sitting in a police cruiser in a store parking lot doing paperwork.

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February 2, 2012, The Bridgton News, Page B

Letters Editing

To The Editor: Gentlemen, good grief!

Can’t you even read some of the Letters to the Editor before printing them? If you did, you might notice the fatuous reasoning (and that’s being kind) in some of those endless epistles. Some are longer than your articles.

We pay good money for this publication, and we have grounds to expect some modicum of professional behavior from you, but we’re not getting it.

I know much of it is in response to Mr. McLaughlin’s column, but his column is grounded in fact. Ms. Durr, Mr. Champagne and the Reverend are certainly good-hearted people and presumably well educated (they spell and write nicely), but they seem to rely on TV sound bites for their information and it’s usually stuff that’s out of context or misrepresented by their sources. If their business commentary were based on responsible and knowledgeable sources, such as the Wall Street Journal or Bloomberg, it would be one thing, but it’s not even USA Today quality.

Their representation of military and foreign diplomatic affairs is hopelessly naïve, but I’m sure they aren’t reading foreign affairs or academic publications from the right as well as the left.

I’m about to stop even looking at those letters and recommend all your readers do the same or risk being really badly informed, unless they find comic value in them.

Editors edit, don’t they?

Geoff Jones Denmark

Rezoning

To The Editor: There is one critically important fact that was omitted from the rezoning article (which appeared in The Bridgton News last week).

As stated in the article, the amended conditional approval is apparently headed back to the voters in June because it is not what the citizens voted on.

However, according to Bridgton Town Manager Berkowitz at the last selectmen’s meeting, the outcome of the upcoming June vote is essentially meaningless since the “DEP has the final say.” When asked why he would waste the effort and taxpayer resources to bring it back to the voters if their vote did not matter, Berkowitz replied, “I guess it is the bureaucrat in me.”

The citizens voted for a reduction in lot area based on bedrooms. The DEP amended the ordinance by changing bedroom to dwelling. At first glance, this would appear to be a minor amendment. The potential ramifications, however, could be significant. The reason being that a dwelling can contain multiple bedrooms and the sewer requirements for a dwelling are based on the number of bedrooms. A threebedroom unit will require three times as much sewer capacity as a one-bedroom unit.

The seemingly minor amendment in the language of the ordinance could result in the rapid utilization of the available sewer capacity in the leach beds that service this portion of town. This could result in a lack of available capacity for new business growth and expansion of existing businesses in this area of town. Empty storefronts will remain empty if there is no capacity in the sewer system.

The fact is that the DEP amendment represents a substantial change to the ordinance LETTERS, Page B

MIRROR IMAGE — Photographer Alton Spencer captured this mirror image following the mini ice storm on January 27 at a property near Adams Pond off route 107.

Black ice at the morning rush

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Driving west, I felt it first on the back of my neck, hairs stiffening. Then, my palms flushed and I disconnected from the

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caught some gravel and clawed itself to a stop.

I stepped out carefully and shuffled up to the guy in front of me; he rolled down his window and a coil of Marlborough smoke curled out.

“What’s goin’ on?” I asked.

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(Continued from Page B) the citizens approved.

Accordingly, the amended ordinance needs to go back to the voters to be ratified. Not to satisfy the “bureaucrat” in the town manager, but because it is the right thing to do.

Mark Lopez Bridgton Editor’s note: Mr. Lopez submitted the following letter as a “citizen,” and not as a Community Development Committee or Economic Development Corp. member.

Veganism

To The Editor: In reading the Earth Notes column by Kenneth Roy entitled, “Increasing World Population: More Human Misery and Animal Cruelty,” I was thrilled to see someone address what is obviously a very serious issue that is overlooked (usually intentionally) by the vast majority of mankind.

But, I think the health impacts of the American diet are worth spending some time addressing as well. We live in a world where most people follow a motto that goes something like “if it feels good, do it.” Yet, this ignores the fact that what feels good now might not feel so good tomorrow. Today’s hamburger is tomorrow’s heart attack.

Yesterday’s cola is today’s diabetes. Still, when most people criticize the health habits of our society, it is cigarettes, drinking and drugs that get targeted. If food is considered a problem, it is usually fast food that is targeted. But, it would seem that our world’s meat addiction is just as dangerous, especially because it is considered normal and bizarrely healthy (i.e. meat = protein). Yet, with heart disease being the number one killer of Americans today and the obvious link from this to the foods we eat, why is it most people who find out someone has become vegan or vegetarian look at this person like they just said, “I’m planning to move to Siberia to become a swimsuit model.”

The first thing anyone thinks when they hear someone is a vegetarian or a vegan (as I’ve recently become) is where do you get your protein. And the easy reply to this question is that it comes from plants. I get as much protein eating plants (beans, soy, peanut butter, etc.) yet have none of the cholesterol (which plants do not contain), far less fat (especially bad fats), and it requires no animals to be slaughtered. Though, of course, many will respond that they can’t afford to eat a vegetarian or vegan diet. But this is so far from the truth. For one, many foods like peanut butter and bread can be entirely compatible with a vegetarian lifestyle. More importantly, saying that it is more expensive is ignoring the cost of health care completely. A heart attack costs

somewhere around $40,000 or more in medical bills. And the medications required to prevent future heart attacks can cost hundreds of dollars a month.

This is not even considering the links between animal consumption and cancer and diabetes that obviously costs immense sums of money to deal with. And last, but not least, it is ignoring the cost of meat. Replace meat with beans and peanut butter, and you still have your calories and protein without the side of heart disease and diabetes that animal products give you as an added bonus. One bag of basic red beans cost about $1 and contains almost 100 grams of protein. Show me any meat that costs $1 and has that much protein.

I’m not bold enough to suggest that everyone should go vegan (though I’m convinced we’d all benefit), I do think it is time we consider the consequences of our current American diet. So, to add on to what Mr. Roy said in his column, I think it is strangely paradoxical that while we are destroying the world, karma seems to be getting the last laugh. If we can improve the health of our planet, improve the lives of animals and at the same time ensure that mankind has a healthier existence, all simply by moving away from animal consumption, is it really so crazy to consider a vegetarian lifestyle? How many hamburgers and pork chops is having heart attacks, cancer or diabetes really worth?

Ryan Phillips The Happy Vegan of Harrison

Warming Site

Taking advantage of a Warming Site allows homeowners and renters to turn their heat down 10 degrees during the time they are away from home.

Statistics show this conserves 3 to 5 % of heating costs.

The Naples’s site will be open Mondays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning Feb. 6. There will be games, books and magazines, TV and wireless connection. No food will be served, but hopefully snacks will be available with coffee, tea and bottled water provided by CrossWalk Outreach Program and the Naples Food Pantry.

Anyone wanting to donate nonperishable snacks, preferably packaged, may bring them to the Naples Town Hall.

The Naples Library is also offering a warm place to stay.

They are open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesdays, 3 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Come in and enjoy a book or tape, work on a puzzle or your computer.

It is the hope of volunteers that the Warming Site will provide a welcoming, consistent, safe shelter from the cold.

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Public vote

To The Editor: I would like to know if you were aware that after recycling was voted down four times by the people of Bridgton, selectman Paul Hoyt asked the board if they had the power to implement pay-per bag without a town vote and Town Manager Mitch Berkowitz said they could. A public vote doesn’t count? If you have anything to say to the board, you better do it soon before it’s too late.

Ken Ribas Bridgton

To The Editor: In response to the growing fear of many residents that there will not be enough fuel to heat their homes and keep their families warm when and if the cold weather materializes, the Naples Board of Selectmen approved using the Town Hall To The Editor: as a designated Warming Site at Despite a national press their last meeting, Jan. 23.

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By Stan Cohen Medicare Volunteer Counselor Mental health coverage — Part 3. Medicare now covers yearly screenings for depression. This screening is part of a new series of Medicare preventive care benefits. Most preventive care services are covered 100 percent by Medicare, meaning no cost sharing to beneficiaries. These screenings are designed to be completed by a doctor or other primary care provider to ensure correct diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. For Medicare to cover the annual depression screening, it must take place in a primary care setting. It will not be covered if the screening takes place in an emergency room, skilled nursing facility or in a hospital inpatient setting.

If a beneficiary’s doctor

believes the patient suffers from depression, the physician will provide treatment and follow-up or a referral to a mental health professional for further care. If someone is determined to suffer from depression and is treated for that depression by the screening doctor or referred to another physician, then that treatment is not considered part of the preventive screening and will not be covered at 100 percent. Medicare standard cost sharing will apply to those cases.

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

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One of the themes I heard consistently was that our education system is not effectively preparing our students for the world of work. For businesses to grow and for the unemployed and underemployed to find good jobs, we are examining the way the state has been providing education.

Last year in the legislature, we enacted several new laws to improve our education system. Perhaps the most widely publicized was the bill to allow charter schools in Maine. These institutions provide alternatives for students and parents who may not be satisfied with their local public school. Charter schools inject competition into the mix and give traditional public schools more of an incentive to improve. They also provide a smaller, less bureaucratic environment that serves as a laboratory of ideas to propel the entire education system forward.

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plans every five years. This seems like a no-brainer, but it is necessary because some school districts may do what’s in the best interest of the teachers’ union rather than what is most economical.

Savings on insurance can free up money for improved facilities and teaching materials that directly affect student performance.

One of the great examples of bipartisanship last session was the overwhelming support given to the creation of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Council.

The STEM Council will be a board of educators, professionals and business people who advise the state’s education system, from kindergarten to college, on ways to improve those vital areas of education. Jobs of the future will require a stronger command of math, technology and related fields. We must strengthen their delivery in our classrooms, and the STEM Council is a significant step toward that end.

Many people are surprised to hear — I know I was — that in the entire University of Maine system there is no degree program for hospitality and hotel management. With tourism being Maine’s largest industry, such a program makes a lot of sense.

Furthermore, many Maine hotels and restaurants have to hire hospitality professionals from out of state to meet their employment needs.

In the last session, we passed a bill requiring the University

System to begin to implement such a program with help from the Maine Tourism, Innkeepers and Restaurant Associations and the Maine State Chamber of Commerce. The University of Southern Maine and surrounding community colleges have responded with plans to begin these programs.

This year, with the governor’s focus on STEM as well as vocational training, and Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen’s recently introduced recommendations for reform of teaching methods in K-12 education, we are prepared to advance further improvements to Maine’s education system.

There are two primary concerns with the way we deliver education, beginning with the hard skills. Employers need grads from two- or four-year programs, who can program computers, fix airplanes or care for medical patients. It gives us pause, however, to hear many employers express concern that high school graduates don’t always have the basic skills fundamental to employment — the ability to write, communicate and collaborate with others.

Introducing new programs at post-secondary schools, exploring the possibility of technical high schools and working with employers to determine their educational needs are the keys to the first problem.

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(Continued from Page B) “Sure is slippery,” I said.

“Some awful,” he said.

I looked way down the road toward the trouble.

“That must be it,” I said.

“That must be it,” he said.

I glided on toward a small clot of men standing with their hands in their pockets and their feet wide apart next to a rustedout F-150, idling roughly. I had to slide my feet along and weight each step carefully, as if I were very old.

“They got the road closed,” one guy said, as I approached.

“Well, not so much closed, as they just don’t want you going through,” he clarified. A subtle difference. No one said much.

Heater fans clicked on and we heard the occasional swipe of a wiper blade, clearing mist.

“Some slippery,” the first guy said, as if maybe we’d all forgotten.

A stout guy wearing Carhartt overalls that reeked weakly of kerosene broke free and headed further west toward the trouble.

He kept his hands in his pockets and elbows splayed out for balance and puffed vigorously on his pipe as he chugged and slipped down over a little hill in front of us, never moving his feet, but getting shorter all the time. In a few moments, all we saw was his hat.

Ten minutes later, chilled, bored, I followed after the stout man, came upon an idling logging truck at a bend, grabbed a chrome bar and heaved myself up onto the steel-grate running board — happy to be standing on something that didn’t feel alive. The window slid down.

“Slippery,” I said.

“I slid all the way from that pole back there,” the trucker said. “Thought I was going to have to just slump her into the woods, but finally caught the soft shoulder and she just stuck. That guy in the pickup behind me comes up on me and

spins right ‘round and smacks the bank. His eyes were big as saucers, but he’s all right.”

“What’s down there?”

I asked, pointing toward the curve ahead of us.

“A white Suburban went straight at the curve and just went right over into the woods,” the trucker said. “The cop said no one got hurt and the Suburban wasn’t too bad, but you couldn’t even see it because it was white and there’s snow. I could only tell it happened ’cause there was a tow truck catiwhumpus in the road with a cable snakin’ down over the bankin’. Now we’re just waitin’ on sand.”

We both looked down the empty road toward the curve and the snow bank and the gap in the bank where the guy went straight because with all this ice straight was all there was, no matter how far you cranked the wheel.

“He must have been some scared,” I said.

“I imagine,” the trucker said.

“It’s awful slick.”

Shortly, a plow truck came grinding up the hill, real slow and backwards, two sweaty guys ahead of it catching sand out of the hopper with shovels and slinging it expertly to port and starboard, the driver steering by his mirrors and waving toward the sidelines.

The plow truck passed and we all climbed back in and went to work.

February 2, 2012, The Bridgton News, Page B

Christians and the culture war

The left-wing Thought Police have gained strength in recent years and they’ve been flexing their muscles wherever they can.

Christian ministers in Canada and in the United Kingdom who speak publicly against homosexuality on Biblical grounds are charged with hate speech. Students, teachers, and many others have muzzled themselves in fear of retribution by politically-correct superiors, but there are signs that their reign of terror may have peaked.

The Roman Catholic Church has been in their sights because of its teaching that homosexual acts are “intrinsically disordered” and that abortion is murder. Direct confrontations with the Catholic Church have been mostly avoided until recently.

In Ontario, provincial authorities are requiring that Catholic schools establish “Gay-Straight Alliances” or “GSAs,” ostensibly to prevent bullying. In Canada and in the United States, this effort of preventing bullying is a Trojan Horse for pushing the homosexual agenda in schools from kindergarten through high school. Catholic authorities in Ontario refused, arguing that promoting homosexual acts violates church teaching. They’ll establish clubs to prevent bullying, but will refuse to teach anything implying that homosexual acts are acceptable. The ball is in the Ontario Ministry of Education’s court

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now. Catholics there are wising up, finally, and drawing a line in the sand. Expect a battle.

In the Diocese of Maine, Bishop Richard Malone instructed all its priests to read a letter from the pulpit challenging President Obama’s mandate that the Catholics in the United States provide contraception services as part of health insurance coverage to employees of Catholic hospitals, schools, and other social service agencies. This coverage must be provided without co-pay and must include tubal ligations, vasectomies, and socalled “morning after pills.” The Catholic Church teaches that the primary purpose of sex is procreation and that artificial birth control is wrong. It also teaches that human life begins at conception and so-called “morningafter pills” work by destroying embryonic human life. Here too, Catholics are wising up and drawing a line in the sand. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is claiming a violation of its rights under the First Amendment’s “free exercise (of religion)” clause. Expect a battle.

President Obama is gambling here. He’s trying to get his secular/socialist camel’s nose into the Catholic tent. He knows a major-

ity of Catholics disagree with their church’s teaching on contraception and many don’t agree on abortion either. Quite a few liberal Democrat members of the U.S. House and Senate are nominal Catholics who have been openly pro-abortion for decades, yet still receive the sacraments publicly in their Catholic parishes.

The USCCB ruled in 2006 that individual bishops could refuse the Eucharist to them but most declined to exercise that authority. Some did however, including bishops in dioceses serving former Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius as well as now-former congressmen David Obey (DMO) and Patrick Kennedy (DRI). Ironically, Sebelius is serving in Obama’s cabinet as Health and Human Services Secretary and was named by the priest in my own parish last Sunday morning as the author of the Obamacare ruling against which Maine’s Bishop Malone strenuously objected.

Conservative Catholics should be encouraged by such a public challenge to President Obama.

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Jocelyn O’Rourke-Shane 838-5555 (MLS 1040176)

Bridgton – Well-maintained in-town property. Walk to town and beach.

Large, level lot and barn. $159,900.

Russ Sweet 693-7281 (MLS 993328)

visualtour.com #0164-6860 Denmark – Stunning 3-bedroom Cape with 2-car attached garage, on beautiful ±2-acre lot. Gleaming hardwood, tile bath and large deck! Located in SAD 72. $149,900.

Jocelyn O’Rourke-Shane 838-8301 (MLS 1028399)

Denmark – Exceptional waterfront property on Hancock Pond with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, gleaming hardwood and tile floors, large eat-in kitchen, sandy, level entry with large dock system! $459,900.

Jocelyn O’Rourke-Shane, 838-5555 (MLS 1028742)

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visualtour.com #0253-3928 Harrison – Great Summit Hill farmhouse. 14 acres, views. “Lodge” has massive stone fireplace. Too much to list. This is a must see! $249,000.

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

Harrison – Stunning log home on the East Shore of Long Lake! Cathedral ceilings, stone fireplace, 4+ bedrooms, 3.5 baths, tile, hardwood, 3-car garage and more. $899,900.

Jocelyn O’Rourke-Shane 838-5555 (MLS 1021485)

Harrison – “The Lake House” was meticulously rebuilt in 2007, includes countless amenities. Custom stone fireplace, lake views, 4+ bedrooms, 4 baths, media room and much more! $1,200,000.

Nancy Hanson 838-8301 (MLS 1038940)

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visualtour.com #0256-6817 Harrison – Wonderful 4-bedroom, 2.5bath Gambrel on a very private 2.15-acre lot close to the village. Garage, 2 woodstoves. Very clean! $229,900.

Bob Blake 693-7277 (MLS 1026125)

Harrison – Long Lake Waterfront!

Authentic Cape Cod Bow House built by a local craftsman. Comfortable and elegant living with 3 working fireplaces, 11 rooms, 3.5 baths. $795,000.

Nancy Hanson 838-8301 (MLS 1039989)

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Naples – Townhouse Condo with excellent lake views and wonderful sandy beach. 3 full levels of living space plus loft. $210,000.

Russ Sweet 693-7281 (MLS 982827)

Naples – A retreat for all seasons!

This updated lakefront features a well-appointed kitchen, living room with views, 2-car garage and 100 ft. on Trickey Pond. $625,000.

Nancy Hanson 838-8301 (MLS 1040033)

visualtour.com #0260-7296 Naples – New Offering in Bay of Naples Condominiums! This end unit is available with furniture at no additional cost! Priced Well. Views of Long Lake! $200,000.

Nancy Hanson 838-8301 (MLS 1028375)

visualtour.com #0243-6388 Naples – Turnkey and ready for immediate occupancy. Year round 2-bedroom unit has lovely water views and boat slip on Brandy Pond. Close to village. $249,900.

Nancy Hanson 693-7270 (MLS 1006650)

BRIDGTON – Wonderful home in small community, open concept living room with fireplace, dining area, large kitchen, cathedral ceiling, one bedroom and full bath down, large loft bedroom. Move right in. Beach rights on Moose Pond. $109,000.

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BRIDGTON – Older farmhouse intown location. 3 bedrooms, living room, dining room and kitchen.

Unique staircase, built in dining room hutch. Large attached barn. House needs some TLC. $88,900.

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Naples – 3800 sq. ft. building, heated 2-bay shop with 3 additional storage rooms. 1000 sq. ft. showroom with VCT flooring and 1/2 bath. Office and 2-bedroom living quarters for owner occupancy or rental income. For serious investors. $369,000.

Wendy Gallant, 615-9398 (MLS 1030466)

visualtour.com #0235-3584 Otisfield – This rare find is a masterpiece! Carefully and meticulously planned.

20 acres with fields, stone walls, landscaping and views. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. $699,900.

Nancy Hanson 838-8301 (MLS 1027525)

AFFORDABLE FIX-UP HOME

BRIDGTON – Affordable in town home, in need of updating, was a two-family in the past, large lot, walk to stores and beaches, must see the many possibilities. $49,900.

COUNTRY CAPE

BRIDGTON – Older country cape ready to move in. Living room has fireplace with built in bookcases. 3 bedrooms, oak hardwood floors, enclosed back porch. Close to village, skiing and lakes. $129,900.

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Salmonella concerns

By Chellie Pingree United States Congresswoman You’ve probably heard about the recent outbreak of salmonella linked to ground beef sold in New England and New York.

Something about the outbreak you might not have heard is that the type of salmonella people have become infected with is resistant to most antibiotics, making it difficult to treat. It’s yet another reason why we need to take a tougher stance on agricultural practices that contribute to bacterial resistance.

Antibiotics save millions of lives, but doctors around the world say their effectiveness is being threatened. How? As bacteria are exposed to antibiotics, they develop resistance to these drugs.

To counter this, doctors have developed strategies to limit our exposure to unnecessary antibiotics. But in the last several decades, bacteria have been repeatedly and needlessly exposed to antibiotics

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at industrial farms. In fact, 70 percent of antibiotics purchased in the country are used not on humans, but on animals.

Drugs aren’t being used to make animals healthier — only a small percentage actually treats sick animals. The majority of them are used to compensate for the practices of factory farms, where thousands of animals are raised in crowded, unsanitary conditions for maximum profit.

Put in feed, the antibiotics make animals grow faster and help them cope with their stressful, bacteria-rich environment. For cows, the drugs are used so the animals can be fed corn, a food they are simply not made to digest naturally.

More and more studies have shown the critical link between agricultural use of antibiotics and bacteria’s growing resistance to these drugs. The constant, small amounts fed to animals give bacteria the perfect opportunity to develop stronger and stronger

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Directory resistances. I think the drugs should be used only on animals that are actually sick. Instead of using antibiotics to compensate for unhealthy environments, we need to change practices to give these animals healthier conditions in the first place.

Over the last 40 years, we have gotten more and more of our food from these factory farms.

Nowadays, we rarely know where the food we buy comes from. Meanwhile, attempts to overcome the inherent problems of these practices are simply making things worse. A recent study showed that 47% of the nation’s meat supply had the presence of drug-resistant bacteria.

The kind of small, sustainable or organic farms we have here in growing number in Maine provide a healthier alternative. A study last summer showed that meat produced on organic farms had dramatically less drug-resistant bacteria than on industrial farms.

Yet, federal policies still favor those huge industrial productions. That is why I recently

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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

Route 302, Bridgton 647-3668 cpas@maine.com McFadden CPA, P.A. Accounting Services Accounting/Payroll/Taxes 316 Portland Rd., Bridgton 647-4600 www.BridgtonCPA.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ATTORNEYS

Lake & Mountain View Property Maintenance Cleaning & caretaking Exceptional references 207-650-1101

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

McHatton’s Cleaning Service Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Fire, Smoke, Soot, Water Certified Technicians Bridgton 647-2822, 1-800-850-2822

Michael G. Friedman, Esq., PA 132 Main St. P.O. Box 10, Bridgton, ME 04009 647-8360 Hastings Law Office, PA 376 Main Street – PO Box 290 Fryeburg, ME 04037 935-2061 www.hastings-law.com Robert M. Neault & Associates Attorneys & Counselors at Law Corner of Rte. 302 & Songo School Rd. P.O. Box 1575, Naples 693-3030

BOOKKEEPING

By The Book Bookkeeping Services 12+ years QuickBooks experience A/P, A/R, Checkbook/bank reconciliations Tax preparation – References available 207-749-1007, businessonlinellc@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

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

introduced legislation to support smaller farms and increase people’s access to healthy, local food. My bill includes dozens of proposals to help rebuild our local and regional food systems, including: • Allowing schools to use more of their federal funding to buy fresh, local foods; • Making it easier for lowincome families to use food stamp benefits at farmers markets; • Supporting improvements in agricultural infrastructure — things like local slaughterhouses and food distribution networks; • Creating a new crop insurance program tailored to the needs of diversified or organic farmers who grow a wide variety of food and can’t easily access traditional crop insurance.

While regulators should move more quickly to clamp down on the use of antibiotics in animal feed, I think these are symptoms of a much bigger problem that can only be solved by developing a food system that supports local food and farms.

EXERCISE/FITNESS Dee’s BodyCraft Personal Training, Aerobics, Pilates Certified – Experienced Bridgton 647-9599

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

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

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

HAIRDRESSERS

Victoria’s Hairitage One Beavercreek Farm Rd DENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES (top of Packard’s Hill – Rte. 302) Vicki Crosby Owner/Stylist Bridgton Dental Hygiene Care, PA Complete oral hygiene care-infant to senior Jessica Zaidman Color Specialist Most dental insurances, MaineCare accepted 647-8355 207-647-4125 email: info@bdhc.me

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Fryeburg Family Dental A –1 Thompson’s Services LLC Preventative Dental Hygiene Services Cleanings and repairs, Boilers 19 Portland Street / PO Box 523 207-256-7606 www.fryeburgfamilydental.com Furnaces, Monitors, Oil tanks New installations, 24 hr burner service Mountain View Dentistry Licensed and insured Dr. Leslie A. Elston 207-693-7011 Cosmetic/restorative & Family Dentistry Bass Heating 207-647-3628 Oil Burner Service MountainViewDentistryMaine.com Sales and Installations Waterford (207) 595-8829 DOCKS Great Northern Docks, Inc. Sales & Service Route 302, Naples 693-3770 1-800-423-4042 www.greatnortherndocks.com

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

ELECTRICIANS

INSULATION

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

All Service Electric John Schuettinger Licensed Master Electrician Residential, Commercial Alarms Bridgton Phone 647-2246

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

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

A to Z Electric “The Boss Does The Work” David S. Gerrish, Master Electrician Residential/Commercial/Industrial 30+ yrs. exp., Naples 693-6854

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

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

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

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

D. M. Electric Inc. & Sons Dennis McIver, Electrical Contractor Residential/Commercial/Industrial Licensed in Maine & New Hampshire Bridgton 207-647-5012 J.P. Gallinari Electric Co. Residential - Commercial - Industrial Aerial - Auger - Lifting Service Bridgton 647-9435 McIver Electric “Your on time every time electricians” 221 Portland Rd, Bridgton 647-3664 www.mciverelectric.net R.W. Merrill Electrical Contractor 24 hour Emergency Service Residential & Commercial Harrison 583-2986 Fax 583-4882

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

KENNELS

David K. Moynihan Master Electrician Licensed ME & NH Bridgton 647-8016

Bridgton Veterinary Kennels Boarding Route 117, Bridgton, Me. Tel. 647-8804

Stanford Electric Commercial, Industrial and Residential Wiring – Generators Naples 693-4595

Wiley Road Kennels Groom & Board Wiley Rd, Naples 207-693-3394

Tuomi Electric Chip Tuomi, Electrical Contractor Residential & Commercial Harrison 583-4728

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Bonney Staffing & Training Center Temporary & Direct Hire Placements Call us with your staffing needs Rte. 302 Windham 892-2286

EXCAVATION K.S. Whitney Excavation Sitework – Septic Systems Materials delivered Kevin 207-647-3824

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

Christians in America

(Continued from Page B) up the symbol “IHS” which stands for “Jesus” that would have been visible behind Obama as he spoke. Unbelievably, Georgetown — a Jesuit university — complied. Talk about cowardice. No wonder Obama believes he can bully Catholics.

On another front: The fields of psychology and social work have been virtually taken over by the leftist, homosexual Thought Police. Recently however, graduate schools of social work around the country are being sued after requiring that students accept homosexuality as normal regardless of their religious objections.

One woman in Augusta, Ga. was told to attend “gay pride” parades or be denied a degree. She was ultimately expelled from the program and a federal appeals court sided with the university on Dec. 11, 2011. An identical lawsuit by a Michigan woman expelled from her counseling program because of her religious views LP GAS Maingas Your Propane Specialist 1-800-648-9189

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

Fully insured Free estimates Darryl & Doug Hunt 693-5060

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

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

OFFICE SUPPLIES The Printery General line of office supplies In stock or special orders Rubber stamps - Fax Service - Labels Rte. 302, Bridgton 647-8182

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

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

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

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

PRINTING The Printery Single Color to Multi-Color Business Cards - Letterheads Brochures - Forms - Booklets Wedding Announcements Rte. 302, Bridgton 647-8182

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Clement Bros. Lawn and Landscape Organic lawn & garden maintenance Shoreline restoration Creative stonework, property watch Snowplowing & sanding 207-693-6646 www.clementbros.com

REAL ESTATE Chalmers Real Estate 100 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-3311

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

Coldwell Banker Lakes Region Properties “At the Lights in Naples” Waterfront, Residential Commercial & Land 207-693-7000

Country Gas, Inc. LP Gas Bulk/Cylinders Box 300, Denmark Tel. 452-2151

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

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on homosexuality was upheld by a different federal appeals court just the other day. Given these opposite rulings in two different federal appeals courts, it would appear that the U.S. Supreme Court will have to resolve this ultimately.

That Obama has openly challenged the Catholic hierarchy as represented by the USCCB on this Obamacare ruling, he may have taken a major misstep. Six of the nine justices on the U.S. Supreme Court are Catholics and at least four of those take their religion seriously. They’ll be ruling on the constitutionality of Obamacare in just a few months.

As the culture war escalates on all these fronts, fence-sitting Catholics as well as other Christians in the United States and Canada will be forced to get off on one side or the other.

Tom McLaughlin of Lovell is a retired U.S. History teacher. He can be reached at tommclaughlin@fairpoint.net RUBBISH SERVICE

ABC Rubbish Weekly Pick-up Container Service Tel. 743-5417 Bridgton Trash & Rubbish Service Serving Bridgton Weekly & 1 time pick-ups Tel. 207-595-4606

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

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

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

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

TOWING Stuart Automotive Free Junk Car Removal 838-9569

TREE SERVICE Q-Team & Cook’s Tree Service Removal-pruning-cabling-chipping Stump grinding-bucket work-bobcat Crane-licensed & fully insured Q Team 693-3831 or Cook’s 647-4051 Toll free 207-693-3831 www.Q-Team.com Rice Tree Service – Sheldon Rice Complete tree service – free estimates Removal-prune-chipping-stump grinding Licensed and insured – Utility and Landscape Arborist Waterford ME – 583-2474

VETERINARY N. D. Beury, DVM Spay/Neuter – Well-pet care North Bridgton For Appointment 583-2121 Bridgton Veterinary Hospital Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Rt. 117, Bridgton, ME 647-8804 Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Route 302, Fryeburg 207-935-2244 Norway Veterinary Hospital Naples Clinic Corner Rte. 302 & Lambs Mill Rd.

By Appointment 693-3135 Rozzie May Animal Alliance Low-cost spay/neuter www.rozziemay.org - Conway, NH By appointment 603-447-1373

WELDING Welding Repair Services Aluminum, stainless, steel Tig, mig, brazing, soldering Route 114, Naples 712-3391

YOGA STUDIOS The Maine Yoga House Public/private/therapeutic yoga classes Teacher training certification 18 Beaver Creek Farm Rd, Bridgton 207-650-7708 – MaineYogaHouse.com

Classifieds

GOT’CHA COVERED — Painting.

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

11t50x SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR — looking for plumbing and electric work in the local area. Call 647-8026.

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FOR SALE

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

PLEASE CONSIDER – donating your leftover garage sale items and your attic, basement and closet overflow to Harvest Hills Animal Shelter. Go to our website www.harvesthills.org for details or call 935-4358, ext. 21 tf3

Discriminatory Advertising under the Fair Housing Act

FIRE­ARMS – Sup­plies. Buy, sell, trade. Wan­ted, firearms, ammunition & mili­tary items. Swe­den Trad­ing Post.

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The Fair Housing Act of 1968 at 42 U.S.C. 3604(c) makes it unlawful “to make, print, or publish, or cause to be made, printed, or published any notice, statement, or advertisement, with respect to the sale, or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.

FREE FREE FREE FREE — Metal removal - we also clean out basements, attics and garages. 207-651-3173. 20t4x

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL — Logger and heat with carbon neutral wood or wood pellets. Purchase a Central Boiler outdoor wood furnace on sale, EPA qualified to 97% efficient. 603447-2282.

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CHALMERS INSURANCE &

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

Part of the Chalmers Group

100 Main Street, Bridgton, ME 04009 Phone: 207-647-3311 Fax: 207-647-3003 www.chalmers-ins.com BN 5

HELP WANTED

COMMERCIAL STAINLESS — steel hot dog steamer $175.00. Call 207-415-4476.

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SEEKING PERSON — with strong manufacturing background and secretarial skills to work 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Send resume to: Secretary position, Bortec, P.O. Box 310, Fryeburg, ME 04037.

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SNOWMOBILE PARTS — New parts, 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. weekdays; 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. weekends; used parts 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. weeknights; 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. weekends. Closed Wednesdays. D & G Snowmobilers Discount, 207-583-2312.

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VEHI­CLES FOR SALE

JESUS IS LORD – new and used auto parts. National locator. Most parts 2 days. Good used cars. Ovide’s Used Cars, Inc., Rte. 302 Bridg­ton, 207-6475477.

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CLEANING POSITION — Parttime mornings. Must be reliable. BRIDGTON – 1, 2, and 3-bedroom Phone and transportation. Call 777- apartments. $550-$675 mo. plus ref7040.

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Bridgton Health andResidential Care Center 186 Portland Road (Route 302), Bridgton, ME 04009 Phone: 207-647-8821 Fax: 207-647-3285

BRIDGTON HEALTH & RESIDENTIAL CARE HAS THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

LOVELL — Very large apartment: 1 bedroom, full kitchen & bath, and living room with fireplace in new carriage house. $995 month includes electricity, laundry hookup, and 50% of heat. Quiet BRIDGTON — 3- and 2-bedroom with mountain views and Kezar Lake apartments and homes, great spaces. access. No pets/ no smoking. 1 year (different areas of Bridgton.) All rents lease/first and security deposit/reference need application and security deposit check required. (207) 925-6586. 4t5x and first month rent when approved.

Call Ralph at Lake Country Property BRIDGTON — 2007 2-bedroom, 1Rentals (207) 693-3032. tf50 bath private ranch home on half-acre lot, 25 MPH road. Free 100 gallons DOWNTOWN BRIDGTON — of fuel, on-demand heat & hot water First floor 2-bedroom apartment in (efficient!), washer & dryer hookup, residential neighborhood. $725 month hardwood floors, back deck. No smokincludes propane heat, trash, plowing, ing, pets welcome. $750 & utilities & water/sewer. On site parking and coin security deposit. Call 207-615-8530. laundry. No smoking. Call 358-0808.

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4t5 utes to No. Conway. Non-smoker, pets BRIDGTON — 2-bedroom, 1-full- negotiable. $500 month, shared utilities.

5t2x bath, 2-level apartment with water- Call 207-595-2240. front on Moose Pond. Recently updat- HARRISON — 3-bedroom house, 2 ed. Fireplace, deck, in quiet area. baths, $1,000 month, call 207-595-1466 Waterfront has gradual entry and or e-mail: tipper1canoe@gmail.com sandy bottom and dock with beautiful 5t3x view of Shawnee Peak. $750 month includes heat. Dogs considered, no HARRISON — 1-bedroom, 1-bath, cats. Call 647-4000.

3t5 very cute in-law apartment. Newly carpeted, quiet area, deck with lake views.

CASCO — 3-bedroom apartment, Two miles from town. Suited for single kitchen, living room, bath, all utilities person $525 month includes heat and included plus cable TV. Available Jan. electric. No smokers/pets. 1st & security 15. $1,100 month. No pets. Call 207- required. Call 207-647-4000 pics avail650-3529. tf5 able.

3t5 BRIDGTON — 1-bedroom apart- NORTH BRIDGTON — 2-bedroom ment $500 month, utilities included. apartment, close to lake, large yard & No pets. Non-smoking. 647-5562. parking. $475 month plus utilities. No

3t4x smoking or pets. References and secutf46 KEZAR FALLS — First floor vil- rity. Call 233-5758. lage 1-bedroom apartment. Walking SEBAGO — 2-bedroom duplex, pridistance to all services. Stove, fridge, vate, clean, deck, yard, newly painted, dishwasher, full bath. Pets ok. $595 new flooring, washer/dryer hookups. month. 595-7348.

2t4x $650 lower unit or $750 upper unit.

SEBAGO — Year-round 2-bedroom First, security and year lease. Call 647tf48 cottage. Hardwood floors, full kitchen 3883. and bath, nice deck, beach, dock, BRIDGTON — 1-bedroom apartment float, coin-op laundry. Pets ok. $850 $500 month, utilities included. No pets. month. 595-7348.

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No dogs, $500 & utilities. Security (Continued from Page B) deposit, references, credit check. 6933182.

2t5 can be valuable participants in DENMARK — Walkout basement 1-bedroom apartment. Heat, power, cable, Internet, plowing and garage space included. Non-smoking. Will consider small pets. Available Feb. 1. $800 month + deposit + references.

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Nevertheless, this competitive interstate and international economy requires students with the hard skills necessary to attract the kinds of employers Maine needs for the 21st Century.

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PAYROLL/BOOKKEEPING — service, 30 years experience small & large businesses, churches, nonprofits. Multiple states. Call Karen SEBAGO — Year-round 1-bedroom 207-807-4007 or khgammie@ 2t4x apartment. Oak kitchen with hotmail.com dishwasher, full bath, coin-op laundry, B & L ROOFING — 20 years nice deck, 720 square feet. Beach, experience, fully insured. New roofs deck, float. Pets ok. $795 month. 595- and repairs. Call 207-650-6479. tf20 7348.

2t4x DEN­MARK HOUSE — Painting, WATERFORD — Waterfront, Inc. Inter­ior and Exterior Paint­ing. private, 2-bedroom, 1-full-bath Also, Paper­hang­ing. 40 years of paintapartment on 2nd floor of year-round ing ex­pe­ri­ence. Call for esti­mates. unit in private, quiet area on Back Call John Math­ews, 207-452-2781.

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HARRISON — Studio apartment. Rusty, 207-583-2911. WiltjerPottery@ All inclusive. No pets. First month gmail.com, www.WiltjerPottery.com.

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Page B, The Bridgton News, February 2, 2012

LR youth hoops

This week’s puzzle

Theme: Valentine’s Day

ACROSS 1. Canine pests 6. Tabby’s boyfriend 9. Dart 13. Animal helper in Southwest U.S. 14. Street address 15. *Tim McGraw’s valentine 16. Nisei’s parent 17. Substance infamously used by baseball great George Brett 18. Twisted cotton thread 19. *Candies with a message 21. *Like refined suitor 23. Sign of a lion 24. Controlled by the moon 25. European tax 28. Engineer 30. Possessed by green-eyed monster, pl.

35. Shining armor 37. Known for its swordshaped leaves 39. Ringworm 40. Cher has only one 41. *His aim is true?

43. Hindu woman’s dress 44. Stand on end 46. Indonesian resort island 47. Julia Roberts’ Oscar-winning role 48. Six performers, e.g.

50. Officer training program 52. *Couples often talk about how they did this 53. Thailand money 55. As opposed to “stood” 57. It’s sweet home, according to Lynyrd Skynyrd 61. Obsolete office position 64. *Common pet name, pl.

65. Double helix 67. The lowest deck 69. City in Belgium 70. Used for canning 71. Variant of “beneath” 72. Concludes 73. He famously judged O.J.

74. Bordered

DOWN 1. Hoover’s agency 2. Boozer 3. Gaelic 4. “_ ____ job” 5. *Where future couples meet?

6. They’ve become mainstream fashion statements 7. Female reproductive cells 8. “_____ beaucoup!”

9. Like Eliza Doolittle 10. Contains several todos 11. “__’__ have to do” 12. People in general 15. Like a Spaniard who speaks Spanish 20. Often served with Tanqueray 22. Lyric poem 24. With three parts 25. *Goddess of love 26. Wide open 27. It took a licking but kept on ticking 29. Chow 31. It prevents movement 32. *The two were arm__-___ 33. Spooky 34. *Valentine, e.g.

36. Type of email box 38. Silage holder 42. Scatterbrained 45. To lower in value 49. African tam-____

51. *Alleged mastermind of St. Valentine’s Day massacre 54. Mecca pilgrim 56. “Give me your _____, your poor...”

57. Often goes with “willing” 58. Past participle of “lie”

TOWN OF CASCO

Big game lobster rolls FRYEBURG — The Fryeburg Academy 2011 softball state champion team is having their annual Sunday Lobster Roll Sale!

Lobster rolls, $8 each, will be delivered between 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5. Deliveries will be made to any town in SAD 72 and also Cornish, Conway, North Conway and Bridgton.

Orders can be made via email at raidersboosterclub@ yahoo.com or by calling Stacy at 207-320-0006 or Val at 207557-2566. Orders must be received by 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2.

Public skating The Bridgton Ice Arena in North Bridgton will offer public skating: sticks and pucks, Friday, Feb. 3 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., helmets required; Saturday, Feb. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 5 from noon to 2 p.m.; and Tuesday, Feb. 7 from noon to 2 p.m.

Conflicts do arise on occasion, so call ahead to confirm at 647-3322, ext. 1310.

Prices: $4 for adults, $3 for students in grades 1-12, $2 for children ages 5 and younger, $2 for seniors ages 62 and older, $5 for sticks and pucks, and $4 for rentals. Bridgton residents skate at no charge (possess proof of residency).

For more information contact Rink Manager Steve Ryan at 647-7637.

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(Continued from Page B) release and the wrath of Mother Nature, skiing at Shawnee Peak has been great. You may not have snow in your backyard, but Shawnee Peak has done a remarkable job with their snowmaking and grooming efforts.

As avid skiers with love for this hometown mountain, we would like to commend Ed Rock, Chet Homer, and their employees for making this mountain a pleasurable place to ski and ride. Keep the cabin fever at bay, shorten your winter and get outside to the mountain with the best views.

Come on grab your gear, pack a camera and sneak to the peak.

Who knows, you could meet the friends of a lifetime. We did.

Terry and Tamylea Guptill Fryeburg

Grades 5-6 Boys Hornets 30, Spartans 17: Derek Mondville fired in 14 points to lead the Casco Hornets past the Sebago Spartans. The Hornets stung the Spartans with a 20-9 second half run. Nick Hall had 6 points for Casco, while Robbie Crockett had 4, Dylan Greenlaw 2 and Cameron Jackson had 2 points.

Ethan Chadwick paced Sebago with 6 points, while Ayden Grass chipped in 5, Tanner Crockett 2, Lucas Sutter 2 and Liam Grass had 2 points.

Lakers 52, Orangemen 10: Mark Mayo scored a game-high 23 points as the Bridgton Lakers defeated the Naples Orangemen. The Lakers started quickly with a 13-2 first quarter run.

For the Lakers, Conner Hunt chipped in 9 points, Cody Allen netted 8 points, Matt Mayo 6, Austin Mei 4 and Ben Johnson had 2 points.

True Meyers led the Orange with 6 points. Matt Casey and Wyatt Smith each had 2 points.

Celtics 32, Orangemen 21: Lowell Carr tossed in 12 points to lead the Bridgton Celtics over the Naples Orangemen. CJ Ferguson added 6 points, while Tyler Breton had 4, Keagan Leighton 4, AJ Scammon 2, Nick Gagnon 2 and Lucas Rogers 2.

True Meyers netted a game-high 13 points for the Orange, while Paul Walker added 4, Zeke Clement 1 and Tiant Thompson had 1 point.

Orangemen 36, Spartans 19: True Meyers scored 16 of his game-high 18 points in the second half to rally the Naples Orangemen past the Sebago Spartans.

Paul Walker fired in 10 points for the Orange, while Wyatt Smith and Matt Casey each scored 4 points.

Ethan Chadwick paced Sebago with 11 points, while Ayden Grass had 4, Tyler Small 2 and Cody Edwards had 2 points.

Sebago by forfeit. The Spartans earned a forfeit against the Bridgton Lakers. The game, however, proved to be a fun one as Chris Harriman turned in his Sebago game shirt for a Bridgton jersey, and sank two foul shots in the fourth quarter as the Lakers finished ahead, 27-26.

Elijah Levesque led the Lakers with 14 points. Other scorers were: Zack Botros 5, Adam Ranco 4 and Connor Hunt 2.

59. Tucked in Ayden Grass led Sebago with 13 points. Other scorers were: Ethan 60. A dog does this for scraps Chadwick 8, Liam Grass 2, Cody Edwards 2 and Jarod Mayer 1.

61. Edible root of Pacific Hornets 22, Celtics 19: Nate Clement Bragdon scored a gameislands high 14 points to lead the Casco Hornets past the Bridgton Celtics.

62. Ore smelting by-product Cameron Jackson tossed in 4 points, Matt Raeser 2 and Dylan Greenlaw 2.

63. Type of bag CJ Ferguson led the Celtics with 7 points. Other scorers were: 66. “Unforgettable” singer Lucas Rogers 4, AJ Scammon 2 and Shae Durgin 2.

68. Highest degree Celtics 33, Spartans 22: Down 13-12 at halftime, the Bridgton Game results on Page 8B Celtics rallied with a 14-2 third quarter run to down the Sebago Spartans. CJ Ferguson scored 6 PUBLIC NOTICE of his game-high 12 points during that pivotal run.

Other Celtic scorers were: Tyler Breton 6, Lucas Rogers Change in Hours of Operation 6, Ryan Walker 4, Lowell Carr Casco Town Office 3 and Nick Gagnon 2.

Ayden Grass led Sebago *Effective March 6, 2012 with 11 points. Other Spartan scorers were: Ethan Chadwick 4, Tyler Small 3, Lucas Sutter 2 M – W – Th – F 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Liam Grass 2. *Tues 11:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Orangemen 23, Hornets *No Longer Open Saturdays 9T5 22: True Meyers scored 11 POLITICAL ADVERTISING POLITICAL ADVERTISING points as the Naples Orangemen slipped past the Casco Hornets.

Other Orange scorers were: Paul Walker 4, Zeke Clement Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 3, Wyatt Smith 3 and Matt Casey 2.

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1. Approve Minutes of November 14, 2011 2. Camp Sunshine has submitted an application for a Zone Change for Map 23, Lot 39 known as 51 Acadia Road from Residential to Commercial/Resort Commercial Overlay/Limited Recreational Residential. Said property is currently owned by Gary Gordon and is under contract to Camp Sunshine. This matter is held over from the November 14, 2011 meeting.

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TOWN OF NAPLES REQUEST FOR BIDS

The Town of Naples is soliciting bids from qualified contractors for up to a three-year period for the following services: Spring Cleanup of Town Cemeteries, Memorials and Grounds Cleaning and Sweeping of the Causeway Mowing of Town Cemeteries and Memorials (note town grounds not included and specs have changed) Dock Installation and Removal Winter Sand Detailed Bid Specifications may be obtained from the Town of Naples Municipal Offices at 15 Village Green Lane, during regular office hours after January 19, 2012, and also available at www.townofnaples.org under the BIDS tab. All bids must be received by 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. Bids will be opened at 2 p.m. on February 10, 2012.

Awarding of the bids will be at the next scheduled Selectboard Meeting following February 10, 2012. The Town of Naples reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to accept any bid it be deemed in the best interest of the town to do so. Sealed Bids should be sent to Town of Naples, PO Box 1757, 15 Village Green Lane, Naples, ME 04055. Envelopes should state which contract bidder is bidding on. Bids should be for up to three years with each year’s cost broken out separately. Contractors may also submit proposals discounting contract prices based on award of multiple contracts.

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2012 Fryeburg Republican Caucus Saturday, February 11 at 10 A.M. at Molly Ockett Middle School The Fryeburg Republicans will hold their 2012 Caucus on SATURDAY, February 11, beginning at 10 A.M. at Molly Ockett Middle School on Route 302. Caucus business will include the election of Delegates and Alternates to the Maine State Republican Convention being held in Augusta on May 5th–6th, and Your Town Committee Officers.

A Presidential Preference Ballot will also be cast by Voters at the Caucus — your chance to indicate your choice for the Republican Party Nominee for President. The Caucus is being convened by Fryeburg Town Chairman, Kimberly Clarke. You must be present to Vote, and you must be a registered Republican in the Town of Fryeburg to Participate. Fryeburg is holding its caucus in conjunction with several other towns in Southern Oxford County.

If you are a Registered Republican in Fryeburg, or wish to enroll in the Party, be sure to attend.

Call Kimberly at 207-935-7021 for more information.

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February 2, 2012, The Bridgton News, Page B

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PLAYER OF THE WEEK

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When a team struggles and losses pile up, it is very easy for an athlete to become frustrated, unwilling to work as hard and develop a bad attitude.

Mike Mageles has been just the opposite.

Despite seeing his Lake Region boys’ basketball team drop four straight games, Mageles continues to put forth a great effort, which Coach JP Yorkey likes to see.

“Mike has displayed an exemplary unselfish and teamcentered attitude, particularly over the last three weeks,” Coach Yorkey said. “I could not be more proud of him than I am right now. His attitude is impressive.”

A three-sport athlete and good student, Mike “represents his school and himself well,” Coach Yorkey added.

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

The Mageles File Name: Mike Mageles Year in School: Junior Town: Bridgton Parents: Mark and Chris Mageles School Activities/Sports: Basketball, soccer, baseball Q. Why did you choose basketball? MM. I never really chose the sport. I’ve just always played. My mom played in college, so I have it in my blood.

Q. What do you hope to accomplish this season?

MM. I hope that my team

Mike Mageles comes together and fights to earn a playoff spot.

Q. What do you enjoy the most? MM. I enjoy shooting and the atmosphere that surrounds high school basketball.

Q. What do you like the least? MM. The pressure for your team to do well because you want to represent your community right.

Q. What makes you successful? MM. The fact that I don’t get mad at decisions. I stay positive and if I play my hardest and play smart, I’ll succeed in the end.

Q. What would your dream moment be? MM. Getting the recognition that my teammates and I deserve for working hard and striving to get better.

Q. What has basketball taught you? MM. This sport has taught me to deal with adversity. In soccer and baseball, I don’t face much adversity individually. In basketball, you have to strive to be the best everyday.

Q. Who has inspired you?

MM. My mom is my inspiration. She always wants the best for me and is always willing to help me get better. I love you, Mom!

Youth rec hoops (Continued from Page B) were: Cameron Jackson 4, Nate Clement Bragdon 4, Jalen Lacey 2 and Nick Hall 2.

For the Lakers, Mark Mayo scored 9 points, Connor Hunt 4, Elijah Levesque 4, Cody Allen 2 and Tim Moore 2.

Standings: Celtics 31, Hornets 3-2, Lakers 3-2, Orangemen 2-3, Spartans 1-4.

Grades 5-6 Girls Tigers 24, Blizzard 20: Rachel Shanks scored 22 points and Autumn Tremblay had 2 points as the Naples Tigers nipped the Bridgton Blizzard.

Brianna Howe scored 8 points for the Blizzard, while Amber Douglass had 4, Danica Chadwick 4, Hannah Chadwick 4 and Megan Mageles scored 2 points.

Bobcats 36, Lightning 8: Lauren Jakobs netted 24 points to power the Naples Bobcats over the Casco Lightning.

Lindsey Keenan chipped in 8 points, Elizabeth Mirante 2 and Leia Hodgdon had 2 points.

Brooke Hatch scored 8 points for Casco.

Bobcats 21, Tigers 17: Lauren Jakobs scored 8 of her 13 points in the second quarter to lead the Naples Bobcats over the Naples Tigers. Lindsey Keenan added 6 points and Leia Hodgdon 2.

Olivia Deschenes paced the Tigers with 8 points, while Rachel Shanks had 6, Caitlin Bardsley 2 and Georgia Shanks 1.

Blizzard 21, Lightning 14: Seven different Blizzard players scored as Bridgton downed the Casco Lightning.

Blizzard scorers were: Danica Chadwick 4, Mindy Miller 4, Amari Dotson 4, Hannah Chadwick 3, Molly Foley 2, Megan Mageles 2 and Amber Douglass 2.

For Casco, Brooke Hatch netted 10 points and Emily Colson had 4 points.

Tigers 36, Lightning 3: Rachel Shanks tossed in 12 points to lead the Naples Tigers

over the Casco Lightning.

Naples scorers: Olivia Deschenes 8, Caitlin Bardsley 6, Meaghan Goodine 4, Autumn Tremblay 2, Georgia Shanks 2 and Jessica Engstrom 2.

Brooke Hatch led the Lightning with 3 points.

Bobcats 32, Blizzard 6: Lauren Jakobs connected for 12 points and Lindsey Keenan scored 10 points as the Naples Tigers built a 16-2 first quarter lead and cruised past the Bridgton Blizzard.

Other Naples scorers were: Emily Lake 4, Leia Hodgdon 4 and Breanna Thompson 2.

Megan Mageles, Amber Douglass and Amari Dotson each scored 2 points for Bridgton.

Standings: Bobcats 40, Tigers 3-1, Blizzard 1-3, Lightning 0-4.

One streak ends, new one begins

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer How important is it to go undefeated?

Some people would argue that carrying an unblemished record adds more and more stress as a streak climbs.

Others would argue that a loss along the journey isn’t necessarily a bad thing, if the team learns a valuable lesson.

So, how did Lake Region Coach Paul True feel after his girls’ basketball team lost for the first time last Thursday, a 44-37 road defeat against York? The win streak ended at 13.

“As a coach, you never look at a loss as a good thing. However, the important thing to take away is a lesson learned and what you

can do better,” he said.

Like most teams, York tried to clog the lane to stop the Lakers’ potent inside attack. While the Wildcats did a good job contesting passes to LR center Tiana Carter, who scored 22 points in the first meeting but connected for just 6 points in the rematch, Coach True felt his team simply did not shoot well from any spot on the floor.

“Tiana took one less shot than she normally does. It was simply one of those games that we had decent looks, but the shots didn’t fall (LR shot 26% from the floor),” Coach True said.

“Because we weren’t making shots, our kids didn’t get into our defensive pressure.”

The Lakers also hurt them-

selves at the foul line. The Lakers went 5-for-17, including missing four times on the front end of 1and-1 situations.

Despite the poor shooting, York (11-3) led just 16-9 at the half. LR rallied in the fourth quarter as Abby Craffey knocked down a 3-pointer (she was the game’s high scorer with 16 points, including four 3-pointers) to trim the deficit to six with 2:31 left. But, York held on down the stretch.

“When teams pay more attention to our inside game, we need to remain patient and not settle for the first shot chance we might have,” Coach True said. “If we move the ball, either someone will get open inside or we’ll have a chance to penetrate the lane.

That’s the lesson we hopefully learned.”

For the Lakers, Kelsey Winslow had 8 points, Sydney Hancock 4 and Sarah Hancock added 3 points.

“We’ve been in a position to lose a couple of times this season, but were able to escape,” Coach True added. “At York, it wasn’t one of those times. If we were to lose one, I’d rather it be now than in the playoffs.”

New streak begins

A championship-caliber team bounces back quickly from a loss.

After a “very good” practice on Monday, the Lakers had some jump in their step Tuesday night as they rushed out to a 31-13

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LR boys setting personal marks

GORHAM — The Lake Region varsity girls’ indoor track team has overshadowed the boys thus far, and rightfully so.

The Lady Lakers have a larger team, have a better record, and set a few school and league records this year.

“However, I think the boys had a great meet (this past Friday),” LR Coach Mark Snow said. “They actually set more personal records than the larger girls’ team (12 to 10).”

The boys were led by Dakota Bush, who qualified for the state championships in the 55 meters and the 200 meters. Jeremy McClure, his training partner, also had a great day with three personal records.

“I know Dakota and Jeremy have benefited from training together. They seem more driven to excel than in other years,” Coach Snow said. “It will be great if Jeremy can improve by another tenth or so to qualify for the State Meet and join his training partner.”

The Laker girls continued to shine. Kate Hall set the league record in the Junior Division 200 meters (27.30 IN FLIGHT — Jamie Gullikson of Fryeburg Academy soars — old record held by Alyson during indoor track action at the University of Southern Fearon of Gorham at 27.36).

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(Photos by Brea McDonald) Hannah Perkins qualified

PUSHING IT — Laker Dakota Bush qualified for States in the 55 and 200 meters. for the State Meet in the 400 meters while setting a school record for the Senior Division (1:05.00 — old record was held by Moriah Borsetti at 1:05.99 in 2006). Jacqui Black qualified for the State Meet in LR TRACK, Page B

FRYEBURG — Corinn Bedell wrote her name into the Western Maine Conference indoor track record book last Friday at the University of Southern Maine’s Costello Field House in Gorham.

Bedell erased a 12-year record in the 400 meters, setting a new time to beat at 60:38.

That time broke the old record of 60:93, set by Bridget Gagne of North Yarmouth Academy.

“We are very happy for

“This young lady has come a long way since the season began,” Coach McDonald said.

“Danae is a hard worker and to see her succeed is very rewarding for the coaching staff.”

On the boys’ side, Divine Dockery won the junior 55 as well as the junior 200 meters.

“Divine is responding very well to the work we are asking of him. He has improved each week and we feel the best is yet FA TRACK, Page B

Bedell rewrites WMC 400 record Corinn. She is a tough kid, one of our captains and a tireless worker. We would not be surprised to see this record dip even further in the coming weeks,” said Fryeburg Academy Coach Kevin McDonald.

The 55-meter dash saw Raiders go 1, 2 and 4 as Sage Hennessy continued her winning ways. She was followed

by Bedell in second and Nikki Shivers in fourth.

Hennessy also picked up

the State standard in the long jump.

Jamie Gullikson was second in the pole vault and ran the State standard in the 800 meters, finishing in second place. Bailey Friedman won the junior shot put once again and Sierra Moore had a huge day in the shot with a two-foot improvement.

Danae Dostie just continues to improve week after week in the 55 and 200 meters.

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(Continued from Page B) to come,” Coach McDonald said.

Kyle Barboza had a two-plus second improvement in the 400 meters.

“Kyle is reaching new heights every week. Here again, we have an athlete that puts the work in and reaps the rewards,” Coach McDonald said. “We are quite pleased with Kyle and his success.”

Scott Pelkie inches ever closer to the State standard in the shot put, missing by three inches.

Jared Schrader ran a leg on the 4x800 relay, finished seventh in the 55 meters, fourth in the 200 meters and third in the 400 meters.

“A coach can’t ask for much more than that. Jared is having a great late season and we look for a break through performance next week,” Coach McDonald said.

FA Coaches McDonald and Bobby Collins remain impressed with how far the Raiders have come so far.

“It really is amazing. We have 39 kids and they are a well-oiled machine,” Coach McDonald said. “As you know track meets are controlled chaos, yet we see very few problems with this team. OUT OF HER HAND — Lake Region’s Julia Carlson follows Everyone knows their job, helps teammates and stays engaged in through after tossing the shot put during track action at the University of Southern Maine.

(Photo by Brea McDonald) the meet. A coach’s dream.”

Lake Region indoor track “The girls have their eyes on another school record or two for this Friday’s meet,” Coach Snow said.

The start of the meet will depend upon completion of

the first meet. Interested fans can arrive at 7:30 p.m. at the Costello Field House at the University of Southern Maine at Gorham and not miss any of the action.

Game Solutions Jason Stefano

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The New England Football Conference Academic AllConference team for 2011 has been announced, and the list includes sophomore wide receiver Jason Stefano of Fryeburg, who was one of 13 student-athletes from the ACADEMIC, Page B

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55 Meters 1. Kate Hall, LR, 7.40 7. Danae Dostie, FA, 8.76 17. Kiara Durah, FA, 9.50 18. Bridgette Letarte, LR, 9.64 200 Meters 1. Kate Hall, LR, 27.30 10. Danae Dostie, FA, 32.74 13. Kiara Durah, FA, 33.58 18. Bailey Friedman, FA, 35.27 20. Bridgette Letarte, LR, 36.10 400 Meters 1. Cameron Keefe, GRE, 1:08.08 8. Maggie Knudsen, LR, 1:16.12 55 Meter Hurdles 1. Hannah Keisman, GRE, 9.58 5. Alyssa Kepler, LR, 11.99 Shot Put 1. Bailey Friedman, FA, 26-4.25 5. Francesca Llanol, FA, 18-8.75 6. Jen Perry, FA, 17-6.75 7. Elizabeth Schreiber, LR, 17-3.50

Boys’ Results Junior Division

55 Meters 1. Devine Dockery, FA, 7.22 7. Jared Schrader, FA, 7.61 14. Joseph Schrader, FA, 8.24 200 Meters 1. Devine Dockery, FA, 25.53 4. Jared Schrader, FA, 26.05 9. Ansel Critchfield, LR, 28.38 12. Joseph Schrader, FA, 29.70 400 Meters 1. Weston Taylor, GRE, 58.97 3. Jared Schrader, FA, 1:01.52 5. Ansel Critchfield, LR, 1:04.57 8. Salaheldin Khallaf, LR, 1:09.76 Shot Put 1. James Ferrar, GRE, 43-9 6. Ben Roy, LR, 28-9

Senior Division

55 Meters 1. Denzel Tomaszewski, W, 6.69 2. Dakota Bush, LR, 7.09 5. Milos Mijikov, FA, 7.13 9. Austin Ward, FA, 7.20 12. Jeremy McClure, LR, 7.26 13. Stefan Sjekloca, FA, 7.29 Senior Division 23. Tyler Stanklewicz, FA, 7.57 55 Meters 25. Kyle Barboza, FA, 7.68 1. Sage Hennessy, FA, 7.60 200 Meters 2. Corinn Bedell, FA, 7.81 1. Denzel Tomaszewski, W, 23.96 4. Nikki Shivers, FA, 7.92 4. Dakota Bush, LR, 25.01 14. Leanne Kugelman, LR, 8.76 6. Austin Ward, FA, 25.36 17. Kylie Marshall, LR, 8.98 7. Jeremy McClure, LR, 25.43 19. Kristina Morton, LR, 9.07 30. Boonntari Kittiwirayanon, LR, 12. Stefan Sjekloca, FA, 26.10 14. Milas Mijikov, FA, 26.23 11.50 16. Tyler Stanklewicz, FA, 26.77 200 Meters 25. Nate McCann, FA, 28.40 1. Sage Hennessy, FA, 27.14 27. Kyle Barboza, FA, 28.95 3. Nikki Shivers, FA, 28.54 400 Meters 6. Hannah Perkins, LR, 29.39 1. Taylor Saucier, FRE, 55.40 400 Meters 4. Dillon Knudsen, LR, 1:00.57 1. Corinn Bedell, FA, 1:00.38 7. Kyle Barboza, FA, 1:03.97 3. Hannah Perkins, LR, 1:05.00 8. Nate McCann, FA, 1:04.45 55 Meter Hurdles 9. Colin Bridge-Koenigsberg, LR, 1. Molly Fitzpatrick, GRE, 9.62 1:06.51 4. Jamie Gullikson, FA, 10.27 55 Meter Hurdles 10. Maude Meeker, LR, 12.02 1. Deven Roberts, CE, 9.14 4x200 Relay 3. Mason Kluge-Edwards, LR, 1. Fryeburg Academy, 1:53.69 9.99 High Jump 4X200 Relay 1. Emily Heggie, FA, 4-10 1. Greely, 1:40.33 Shot Put 2. Fryeburg Academy, 1:41.07 1. Cassidy Storey, GRE, 33-8.25 7. Lake Region, 1:47.42 4. Sierra Moore, FA, 25-10.50 High Jump 7. Kylie Marshall, LR, 24-11 1. Brandon Morton, W, 5-6 9. Kristina Morton, LR, 22-10.25 2. Jake Schrader, FA, 5-4 12. Julia Carlson, LR, 19-0.75 5. Khalil Fair, FA, 5-2 14. Kelsey Wilcox, LR, 18-4.50 6. Mason Kluge-Edwards, LR, 5-0 16. Maude Meeker, LR, 16-6.50 18. Boontari Kittiwirayanon, LR, Shot Put 1. Scott Pelkie, FA, 41-1 14-7.50 4. Zach Frank, FA, 35-10 19. Victoria Waugh, LR, 13-0 9. Colin Bridge-Koenigsberg, LR, 800 Meters 30-0 1. Jessica Wilson, GRE, 2:36.17 14. Jake Schrader, FA, 23-0.25 2. Jamie Gullikson, FA, 2:37.14 800 Meters 5. Jacqui Black, LR, 2:45.33 1. Nestor Taylor, GRE, 2:01.74 8. Maude Meeker, LR, 2:56.29 4. Mark MacDougall, LR, 2:29.10 One Mile 1. Kirstin Sandreuter, GRE, 11. Ben Roy, LR, 2:42.94 One Mile 5:12.80 1. Liam Campbell, GRE, 4:43.82 4. Jacqui Black, LR, 5:54.78 13. Geraphy Reyes, FA, 5:37.62 4x800 Relay 4x800 Relay 1. Greely, 10:37.04 1. Greely, 9:00.03 2. Lake Region, 12:57.54 2. Fryeburg Academy, 9:48.28 Pole Vault Long Jump 1. Abby Bonnevie, GRE, 9-6 1. Conor Maguire, CE, 18-1.50 2. Jamie Gullikson, FA, 8-6 3. Stefan Sjekloca, FA, 16-7.75 Long Jump 4. Jeremy McClure, LR, 15-10 1. Kate Hall, LR, 16-3.50 8. Tyler Stanklewicz, FA, 15-4.25 6. Sage Hennessy, FA, 14-9.25 9. Dakota Bush, LR, 15-3.75 8. Jamie Gullikson, FA, 14-7.25 12. Ansel Critchfield, LR, 14-11.25 11. Nikki Shivers, FA, 13-11 16. Elizabeth Schreiber, LR, 11- 14. Khalil Fair, FA, 14-10.50 16. Devine Dockery, FA, 13-10.25 11.50 18. Joseph Schrader, FA, 13-7.25 17. Alyssa Kepler, LR, 11-2.75 22. Salaheldin Khallaf, LR, 1118. Danae Dostie, FA, 11-0.50 6.50 21. Bridgette Letarte, LR, 9-11 26. Zach Frank, FA, 8-4.50 24. Kiara Durah, FA, 8-3.50 Triple Jump Triple Jump 1. Emily Saunders, GRE, 33-10.50 1. Jake Burns, NYA, 35-6.75 3. Khalil Fair, FA, 33-8 7. Alyssa Kepler, LR, 22-1 4. Mark MacDougall, LR, 30-0 Girls’ standings

Boys’ standings Greely 267, Fryeburg Academy 106, Cape Elizabeth 77, Lake Region Greely 156, Cape 119, Fryeburg 57, North Yarmouth Academy 46, 84, Wells 71, Freeport 62, NYA 55, Lake Region 44, Lisbon 14 Wells 41, Freeport 38

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(Continued from Page B) the mile. Kylie Marshall had “huge” personal records in the shot put and 55 meters. Alyssa Kepler also had two personal records.

Meet at USM, Gorham Friday, Jan. 27 Girls’ Results Junior Division

COLCHESTER, VT. — Saint Michael’s College women’s basketball senior Coreen Hennessy (Chatham, N.H./Fryeburg Academy) was named to the Northeast-10 Conference Weekly Honor Roll for the week ending on Sunday, Jan. 29.

It was Hennessy’s second honor roll nod of the season, and first since Nov. 14.

Hennessy led Saint Michael’s to a 2-0 week, averaging 17.0 points and 3.5 steals on 70.0 percent (7-of-10) shooting, hitting 90.5 percent (19-of-21) of her free throws and giving her team the lead for good in each contest.

In a 62-56 win at No. 21 Assumption College on Wednesday, she netted 15 points and three rebounds while hitting a go-ahead threepointer with 11:29 remaining.

Hennessy went 3-of-4 from the field and 8-for-10 on free throws. The Purple Knights snapped a 13-game losing streak against Assumption, winning for the first time in the series since Dec. 4, 2002. Saint Michael’s also broke a 10-contest skid in the Greyhounds’ Laska Gymnasium, leaving HENNESSY, Page B

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Boys’ Scores: Freeport 23, Cape Elizabeth 28, Lake Region 45 Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 1. Sam Barber, CE 41.41 42.34 1:23.75 6. Ian Shea, FA 47.61 1:01.49 1:49.10 7. Brendan Harmon, LR 55.54 58.03 1:53.57 9. Adam Armington, FA 58.62 1:00.73 1:59.35 10. Jeremy Black, LR 58.32 1:01.57 1:59.89 13. Lucien Sulloway, LR 1:00.65 1:06.53 2:07.18 15. Brandon Silvia, LR 1:11.90 1:08.43 2:20.33 16. Michael Brooks, LR 1:09.89 1:12.65 2:22.54 — Kevin Reardon, FA DNF 55.44

Triple C Middle School Giant Slalom, Jan. 24, at Shawnee Peak Ski Resort

TIGHT TURN — Lake Region’s Nele Haunschild cuts inside a gate during downhill racing at Shawnee Peak.

Alpine racing times Western Maine Conference Slalom, Jan. 30 at Shawnee Peak Ski Resort Girls’ Team Scores: Fryeburg Academy 22, Freeport 25, Lake Region 57, Cape Elizabeth 74 Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 1. Elly Bengtsson, FREE 42.99 43.89 1:26.88 3. Christina DiPietro, FA 47.45 47.39 1:34.84 5. Elle Burbank, FA 49.40 50.83 1:40.23 6. Jenny Prince, FA 50.76 50.96 1:41.72 8. Abby Smith, FA 52.66 53.76 1:46.42 9. Chelsea Abraham, FA 51.70 56.45 1:48.15 10. Jacqui Black, LR 52.57 56.37 1:48.94 12. Emily Doviak, LR 54.87 1:01.45 1:56.32 13. Eleanor Jones, FA 56.35 1:00.36 1:56.71 14. Nele Haunschild, LR 56.25 1:01.58 1:57.83 16. Laura Lewis, FA 58.67 1:01.24 1:59.91 17. Kelsey Liljedahl, FA 58.40 1:01.75 2:00.15 18. Kyra Hunsicker, FA 1:00.79 1:02.65 2:03.44 19. Liz McDermith, FA 59.48 1:04.20 2:03.68 21. Victoria Girardin, LR 1:00.90 1:08.89 2:09.79 24. Mary Shea, FA 1:06.37 1:13.72 2:20.09

Boys’ team score: Lake Region 20, Greely 32, Molly Ockett 35 Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 1. Axel Lindsay, GRE 26.09 25.79 51.88 2. Jared Marshall, MO 26.26 26.09 52.35 3. Justin Black, LR 26.46 26.15 52.61 4. Connor Andrews, LR 26.86 26.74 53.60 5. Timmy Cronin, LR 28.01 27.13 55.14 7. William Zeliff, MO 30.64 30.31 1:00.95 8. Henry McCarthy, LR 30.54 31.10 1:01.64 9. Joe Bisuela-Mou MO 30.88 31.23 1:02.11 10. Jackson Dinsmore, LR 31.68 31.00 1:02.68 12. Nick Gagnon, LR 33.31 32.22 1:05.53 13. Charles Walsh, LR 32.78 33.08 1:05.86 17. Nabeel Ghadfa, MO 35.49 36.70 1:12.19 18. Damian Eldridge, MO 1:25.28 42.80 2:08.08 19. Aaron Hennessy, MO 1:14.21 1:03.52 2:17.73 — Taylor Davis, LR 24.88 DNF — Mason Ferguson, MO 35.33 DNF

All-Academic

FREEPORT — Time is slowly running out on the Fryeburg Academy girls’ basketball team to make the playoffs.

The Raiders dropped a critical game Tuesday night, losing to Freeport 59-48 despite a 21-point night from center Skye Dole. Freeport, which occupies the final playoff spot, connected on six 3-pointers to turn away the Raiders, who presently sit in 13th place behind the Falcons.

Bad starts continued to haunt the Raiders as Freeport jumped out to a 35-11 lead.

Fryeburg rallied in the fourth with a 27-13 spurt, but was unable to pull out the win.

Maggie McConkey chipped in 8 points while Kendra Fox

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The Purple Knights have won three of their last four, moving to 9-10 overall and 6-9 in NE-10 play. Each of their last seven games was decided by seven points or less.

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added 7, Emily Wilson had 6, Sarah Welch 4 and Brenna Gerchman scored 2 points.

Fryeburg (5-10) closes out the season with games against Gray-NG (the Patriots sit in ninth place at 8-7), Lake Region (14-1) and Poland (the Knights at 5-10, and ranked 11th). Facing all ranked teams, the Raiders will likely need at least two victories to possibly sneak into the playoffs, unless FA upsets top-ranked Lake Region next week at Wadsworth Arena.

• Last week, the Raiders fell to Greely 47-37. FA fell behind 26-5 at the half, but came back to outscore the Rangers (14-13 and 18-8) to close the gap.

Skye Dole netted 10 points,

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(Continued from Page B) with a victory for the initial time since Feb. 7, 1998.

During a 63-60 victory against Le Moyne College on Saturday, Hennessy had 19 points and a career-high seven steals while turning a one-point deficit into the final lead by hitting two freebies with 3:18 remaining. She went 4-of-6 on field goals and a perfect 11-of11 at the charity stripe.

Hennessy’s career-high 13.8 points lead the team, as does

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semester, which included the football season.

Jason is a member of the Class of 2014, and is majoring in management.

Another former Raider, freshman Gio DiFazio, was also a member of the PSU football team. Gio is a defensive lineman, and majoring in sports management.

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ers. Tiana-Jo Carter chipped in 6 points and 19 rebounds. Other LR scorers were: Rachel Wandishin 7, Abby Craffey 2, Savannah DeVoe 2, Sarah Hancock 2 and Jordan Turner had 2 points.

The victory kept the Lakers on top of Class B West with 102.0062 tourney points, ahead of Spruce Mountain (14-1, TI 96.8519), York (12-3, TI 96.2963) and Leavitt (13-2, TI 83.7346).

Up next is another big road test when the Lakers travel to meet fifth ranked Greely (12-3) this Friday.

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halftime lead against Falmouth, and sank the Yachtsmen 56-34 behind Kelsey Winslow’s 15 points and 8 rebounds.

The Lakers (14-1) were taken to overtime by Falmouth (8-7) in the first meeting, but this time around, the game was dominated by the blue and gold.

Point guard Sydney Hancock filled up the stat sheet, scoring 11 points to go along with 4 steals and 3 assists. Allison Clark rediscovered her shooting stroke, bouncing back from a scoreless night at York to hit three 3-point-

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27. Samantha Marucci, LR 1:08.31 28. Kayla Gray, LR 1:15.84 29. Isabel Scribner, LR 1:21.81 30. Megan Costello, FA 1:24.69 32. Kayla Reinhard, LR 1:35.40 — Sasha Azel, FA DNF

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TAKING THEIR TALENTS ON THE ROAD — State Representatives Richard Cebra (R-Naples), G. Paul Waterhouse (R-Bridgton), Michael Shaw (D-Standish) and the Lake Region Middle School band gather in the gallery of the Maine House Chamber on Thursday, Jan. 26. The band, led by director Paul Greenstone, gave a concert performance in the State House rotunda and played the National Anthem before the start of the day’s session. The legislators were delighted to have the group as their guests for the day.

H.S. hoop round-ups

LR attack with 11 points. Other (Continued from Page B) while Kendra Fox added 7, scorers were: Mike Triglione Maggie McConkey 7, Sarah 5, Mike Mageles 5, Cody Welch 6, Emily Wilson 4, Gibbons 4, Erik Christensen 4 Brenna Gerchman 2 and Ellen and Ben Chaine 2.

Greely 62, Raiders 39: Bacchiocchi had 1 point.

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Bright Amoako was Walker Mallory canned two 3-pointers and finished with 13 points. Other scorers were: Leonard Rutabayiro 6, Mike Costa 3, Jon Burk 2 and Tyler TJ Leach scored the game Sargent 2. winner at the 10:27 mark of the Falmouth 84, Lakers 31: third period to lift the Ice Cats Top-ranked Falmouth (15-0) to a 1-0 varsity ice hockey vicbreezed to a 45-17 halftime Derek Mayo of Casco has tory over Westbrook. been named to the Dean’s lead and thumped the Lakers Donnie Kellough had the List at Wentworth Institute of (3-12). Alex Hartford paced the Technology (Boston, Mass.) for the fall 2011 semester.

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York 72, Lakers 29: The Lakers were unable to break double digits in any quarter as the Wildcats rolled.

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The win kept the Ice Cats in the thick of the Class A West playoff hunt, improving their record to 5-5 and placing them in the ninth spot.

The Ice Cats were outshot 35-31, but goalie Topi Laasko continued his sterling play in the net, recording the shutout.

Neither club had any success on the powerplay — Ice Cats went 0-for-3, while the Blue Blazes were 0-for-5.

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WEDNESDAY: Taco wrap, taco bar w/romaine, Goya black beans, mini pretzels, chilled diced peaches, milk.

THURSDAY: Pizza, salad bar, orange, milk.

FRIDAY: Scrambled eggs w/ham & cheese, biscuit, petite banana, milk.

SAD 61 Middle School MONDAY: Chicken & gravy on biscuit, hamburger on wheat bun, peas, assorted sandwiches, pineapple, milk.

TUESDAY: Chicken patty, veggie patty, fish burger on bun, lettuce, tomato, pickle, assorted sandwiches, Goldfish, banana, milk.

WEDNESDAY: Sweet & sour pork w/vegetable, assorted sandwiches, fortune cookie, pudding, milk.

THURSDAY: American chop suey, wheat roll, assorted sandwiches, fresh salad bar, pineapple, milk.

FRIDAY: Pizza, fresh deli salad bar, fresh salad bar, pretzels, fruit cocktail, milk.

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647-3334 TF

NAPLES — Senior year for high school students is chock full of classes, grades and senior year activities and mandates, but none are as stressful as the college admissions process. How can students navigate their way through all the options available to them — from what schools to choose, how to apply, and most importantly, how to pay for it all?

On Wednesday, Feb. 8, Gary Cantor, founder and owner of College Placement Services, will give a talk for both students and parents entitled “Everything You Wanted to Know About College Admissions But Were Afraid to Ask.” The talk will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Naples Public Library, and there will be time for questions.

Cantor, who owns an educational consulting business in Portland, will explore the process of researching and selecting schools or programs to apply to after high school, and will also offer a “to do” list for students to best prepare themselves for the college admissions process and filling out college applications.

Cantor will also give a second talk on Wednesday, March 14, entitled, “Paying the Bill.”

This talk will be geared more to parents, and will discuss the ins and outs of financial aid, how to determine where your family stands with regards to receiving it, and ways to pay the freight without going broke.

Cantor advises high school students and their families in all aspects of the college search, selection, application and financial aid process. He was a guidance counselor and experiential education specialist before starting his business in 1994. Since that time, Cantor has helped thousands of Maine students in making the transition from high school to college and/or career preparation.

Space is limited, so please call the Library to sign up.

For more information, call the Library at 693-6841.

Tonight, Thursday, Feb. 2 Hockey: Ice Cats at Portland Ice Arena vs. Cheverus, 6 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 3 Boys’ basketball: Fryeburg hosts Gray-NG, 6:30 p.m.

Girls’ basketball: Lake Region at Greely, 7 p.m.; Fryeburg Academy at Gray-NG, 6 p.m.

Indoor track: Fryeburg Academy at USM-Gorham against Falmouth, Traip Academy, York, Poland, Cape Elizabeth, Greely, 4:30 p.m.; Lake Region at USM-Gorham against Wells, Gray-NG, Freeport, Hyde, Yarmouth, North Yarmouth Academy, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 4 Boys’ basketball: Lakers host Greely, 6:30 p.m.

Hockey: Ice Cats vs. Massabesic, Bridgton Ice Arena, 4 p.m.

Wrestling: Fryeburg at Wells for Mid-States, 9:30 a.m.

Monday, Feb. 6 Boys’ basketball: Lake Region hosts Fryeburg, 7 p.m.

Hockey: Ice Cats vs. Gorham, Bridgton Ice Arena, 7:20 p.m.

Alpine skiing: Fryeburg Academy against Freeport, Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough, Windham, giant slalom, Shawnee Peak, 4:30 p.m.; Lake Region against Yarmouth, Falmouth, Gray-NG and Greely, slalom, Shawnee Peak, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 7 Girls’ basketball: Fryeburg hosts Lake Region, 6:30 p.m.

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