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Mc-decision by April?
To build a Bridgton restaurant, or not
By Lisa Williams Ackley Staff Writer McDonald’s corporate officials are “still evaluating” whether or not they will construct a McDonald’s restaurant on Portland Road in Bridgton on property owned by local developer Mark Lopez, according to a statement obtained by The Bridgton News late Tuesday afternoon. “We are still evaluating the potential for a McDonald’s in Bridgton and anticipate having a final decision by April,” said Michael Kuronen, development director for McDonald’s Boston Region Feb. 7. Reached by phone Wednesday morning, Lopez said he had last heard from McDonald’s offi-
cials just two weeks ago. Lopez said he is still working with McDonald’s to bring a restaurant here, and he doesn’t know and has not heard of Michael Kuronen of McDonald’s Boston Region office located in Westwood, Mass. “As far as I know, the last news I got was they had taken a look at the numbers and determined they could work with the rent number (amount) that would make the project viable,” said Lopez Feb. 8. “I’m dealing with a broker out of Atlanta (Georgia).” The matter of having a McDonald’s and other fast food chain restaurants, as well as “big box” stores in Bridgton, became a divisive issue here,
but in the end, voters defeated articles at the ballot box on March 1, 2011 that would have prohibited both. So, many citizens assumed, at that time, that because the project had already received the Bridgton Planning Board’s approval, the McDonald’s restaurant would be up and running by the spring of 2012. DEP impact fee an issue Lopez said one issue that has complicated matters is the $30,000 wetland impact fee imposed by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection upon the McDonald’s project. “The DEP wouldn’t waive the $30,000 arbitrary fee imposed by them as part of wet-
Derby still on, carnival canceled
By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Wintertime fishermen will not be disappointed. People can still vie for the brag of hauling the heaviest fish out of Long Lake. With the cancellation of the Sebago Lake Rotary Club’s icefishing derby on Big Sebago Lake, rumors have been circulating that the daylong derby on Long Lake would be canned as well. No such can of worms is being opened. To silence the rumor, the 4th Annual Hannaford Ice Fishing Derby, to benefit the United Way and the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, is still on, according to carnival committee chairman Dan Allen. The ice-fishing derby will run Saturday during the daylight hours as planned, he said. With the exception of the derby, “everything else on the ice is cancelled,” Allen said, citing safety as the primary issue. Typically, organizers can count on at least one-and-ahalf-feet-thick ice forming on Long Lake in February, he DERBY, Page 10A
Mushers: Still a go
By Lisa Williams Ackley Staff Writer Mush! Mush! Mush! Anticipation is steadily mounting, as the second part of the Mushers’ Bowl Winter Carnival will take place at Five Fields Farm in South Bridgton on Feb. 18 and 19. One of the largest contingents of sled dog teams ever to participate in the Mushers’ Bowl races will be on hand to urge their canines on to the finish, as spectators line the course. Jim Mains, executive director of the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce said Tuesday, “The race portion of the Winter Carnival is a go!” The sled dog races were postponed until Feb. 18 and 19, due to poor racing conditions on the MUSHERS, Page 10A
land mitigation, even though we conserved eight acres — their letter said, ‘It didn’t meet the spirit’ of their regulations,” Lopez stated. “Quite honestly, the $30,000 impact fee compromised the economics of the project.” Separate matter On the other hand, Lopez said he is currently in the process of seeing how to arrange drainage in order to mitigate any wetland impact on an adjacent property just east of the site that McDonald’s would use, in anticipation of any future development there. However, he said that drainage work is separate from and not related to the development of the proposed DECISION, Page A
Jan West Schrock receives a group hug from the children of the Denmark Congregational Church. The children collected $15,000 and donated it to Heifer International to send animals to needy families around the world. See story on Page 2A. (Photo by Allen Crabtree)
FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR — Justin Cox, 20, a graduate of Lake Region High School, has been named the Naples Firefighter of the Year. During the annual banquet in January, his girlfriend accepted the award while he and other volunteers responded to a house fire in Harrison. (De Busk Photo)
Firefighting: It’s all about safety
By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Twenty-year-old volunteer Justin Cox recently attended the annual banquet for the Naples Fire and Rescue Department. But, he missed the part where he was named Firefighter of the Year. That’s because earlier in the evening, a house fire erupted in Harrison. When the Harrison Fire Department asked for assistance from Naples, Cox was among those who geared up. “I was actually not there when the award was announced. I was out on a structure fire. My girlfriend was there; and she received it for me,” Cox explained. “It was definitely an honor” to get the title of firefighter of the year for 2012, he said. Justin’s name was lit up in lights — on the message board in the Naples Fire Station parking lot. Cox said he was humbled, but isn’t letting it go to his head. Firefighting is more about safety than being heroic, he said. “I don’t try to be like a big hero. I am looking at it from a safety standpoint. For everyone’s safety, I don’t want to go into a structure fire like a bull into a china shop,” he said. “You always have to think about what would happen — every move you make. You don’t want to hurt the person that you are rescuing, and you don’t want to put your safety or the safety of other firefighters at risk. We all want to go home at night.” Cox said the same stay-safe attitude applies to driving emergency vehicles to any call-out — whether it is a structure fire or TOP FIREMAN, Page 10A
Cart before horse? Rezoning debate heats up By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Emotions ran high at Tuesday’s Planning Board meeting over continuing concerns that the recent rezoning of downtown shoreland in Bridgton was rushed through to benefit one developer — Avesta Housing, Inc. — and that as a result, voters are now left with rules they never approved that could overburden the sewer system. The discussion arose during a review of legal opinions on the Department of Environmental
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Protection’s conditional order, issued a month after a Dec. 13 referendum reducing minimum lot sizes in the General Development II District to 1,000 square feet per bedroom. The DEP conditional order amended the language from “per bedroom” to “per residential dwelling unit,” and set minimum lot sizes at 5,000
square feet, agreeing in its final order to drop it to 4,000 square feet after Town Manager Mitch Berkowitz appealed to the agency that Avesta’s plans couldn’t go forward at anything over 4,100 square feet. Of particular concern was a Nov. 22 letter from the DEP, which is charged with ensuring that all local shoreland
ordinances meet state shoreland zoning standards. That letter, from Shoreland Zoning Coordinator Michael Morse to Alan Manoian, who was then Bridgton’s Director of Economic and Community Development, made it clear that the DEP would not approve the amendments as scheduled to go before voters on Dec. 13.
After member Fred Packard read from the letter, Board Chairman Steve Collins said, “Let the record show this is the first time I’ve seen this document.” Collins later said, “I feel personally quite blindsided by not being aware” that the DEP had told the town beforehand it wouldn’t approve the REZONING, Page 10A
By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — After almost two decades as the sole captain at the helm of the Casco Code Enforcement department, Elwin Thorpe will be navigating through his retirement years. Thorpe will finish his last day as Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) on Friday. Already, newly-hired CEO Don Murphy has been learning the ropes and readying to take the wheel. On Tuesday, Murphy was introduced to the Casco Board of Selectmen and residents in the audience. “We look forward to having Don on board. He is a quick study,” Town Manager Dave Morton said. “Don comes to us with all the certifications. He has experience
with building and plumbing. He has experience working with wetlands. He knows GIS equipment and mapping,” he said. The Bethel resident announced he was excited to serve the Town of Casco in the capacity of code enforcement officer. “I am trying to coordinate what time is best to be in the office. My work will require me to be out in the field. I know I will be available during the latter hours on Tuesday,” Murphy said. “I am going to make it quite easy to find me,” he said. Murphy said he was a big believer in the public education component. He wants to use the town’s website to inform community members about code enforcement issues. The new CEO said he wasn’t tied to residing in Bethel and
plans to “get a small place, a bungalow, in the area to be close to work.” “I am really excited to be in this region,” Murphy said. Meanwhile, his predecessor, Thorpe, will scarcely have two weeks to get comfortable with his retirement routine before his “send-off party.” Actually, the town will throw a retirement reception for Thorpe on Sunday, Feb. 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Casco Community Center.
“The public is invited. So, people can come by and congratulate Elwin on his retirement,” Town Manager Morton said. “If people cannot make it and would like to send a card, they can mail it to the town office,” he said. The address is: Elwin Thorpe, c/o Town of Casco, P.O. Box 60, Casco, ME 04015. “We have been fortunate. Elwin has done a great job,” Morton said.
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Comeback: Little store that matters By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Bettye and Paul Ferland knew they’d walked into a closeknit community when they took over the Little Mountain Store in West Bridgton three years ago. Everyone was friendly and welcoming as the couple, newly transplanted from Michigan, learned the ropes of running a small country store. But it wasn’t until a fire raced through the Little Mountain Store in the wee hours of an April morning a year ago that the Ferlands found out just how close their community was — and what an important role their little store, seven miles from any other store in either direction on Route 302, plays in the fabric of smalltown life. The first miracle The Ferlands were asleep in their home next door on April 29, 2011, when a young man named Kevin, headed for home from his factory job, spotted flames coming out of the back of the store. He screeched to a halt and pounded on their door. Paul, a volunteer on the Bridgton Fire Department, leaped into his clothes and called it in direct on his radio, bypassing dispatch. Then he raced off to the West Bridgton Fire Station, just up the road, and drove back Nancy Sanborn made a huge cake in the shape of Noah’s with a fire engine to get water on Ark to celebrate the donation by the children of the Denmark it as soon as he could.
Congregational Church of $15,000 to Heifer International.
It took just minutes, but standing outside with Kevin and a neighbor, Bettye said it felt like forever, as she watched the flames devouring their livelihood. “I’m like, where is he? Where is he? And they were great, they said, ‘He just left, honey. He’ll be here.’” The fire department arrived a few minutes after Paul, and put out the fire. If Kevin (they couldn’t remember his last name) hadn’t stopped when he did, things could’ve been a lot worse; as it was, three walls had to be replaced, and the inside — ceilings, walls, shelving, floors — all were heavily smoke damaged, and had to be completely gutted and redone. “The house was built in the 1860s, and had that fire spread, it could have taken the house — and we could have lost it all. So we were very, very fortunate that he stopped — just a goo-ood, good Samaritan,” Bettye said, smiling with her characteristic cheerfulness. Even after the fire was out, Paul’s fellow firefighters stayed behind for hours, helping to clean up the mess. “You saw the true brotherhood there. And sisterhood,” said Bettye. All of their stock, coolers and sandwichmaking equipment were lost. The fire also destroyed most of the historical photos and Pleasant Mountain memorabilia on the
THEY’RE BACK — Serving up smiles, sandwiches and a sense of community, Little Mountain Store owners Bettye and Paul Ferland say they’ve overwhelmed by the support they’ve received since their store was badly damaged by fire last May. The couple has been inundated by well wishers since reopening the store on Feb. 1. (Geraghty Photo) walls, passed down from owner to owner since the store opened around 45 years ago. A community comes together It was a devastating setback for the young couple, who’d left their former careers (he, as a
mason, she, as a retail manager) to open their first store together. It happened just before the summer tourist season, when business typically quadruples. One of the first questions people asked,
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Church passes along Christmas miracle
By Allen Crabtree Guest Writer DENMARK — It is not often in a child’s life when they can see first-hand the sweet fruits of Christian love and compassion. That happened this past Sunday when the children of the Denmark Congregational Church were able to present Jan West Schrock, senior advisor for Heifer International, a check for $15,000. This represents three Heifer “Gift Arks,” or 90 animals that will be sent to less fortunate families around the globe to help them become self-sufficient.
Schrock told the children about Heifer International and some of their amazing success stories in helping families and communities around the world. She read a book to them about a young girl in Uganda, whose family had received a goat through Heifer International, a gift that changed their lives forever. The money raised from selling the goat’s milk allowed the family to send their daughter to school. Today, that young girl is a young woman, a college graduate and working to better the lives of all the people of her native land.
“The gift that you are giving today is much more than the animals that you are sending,” said Schrock. “You are helping to end poverty, establish sustainability and self-reliance, and encouraging sharing and caring among the communities who receive Heifer animals. We want to help end world hunger and poverty and promote the wise stewardship of our planet, and you have made a significant contribution to that goal.” She described the 12 cornerstones of Heifer International programs, including “Passing on
the Gift,” which is key not only to ending poverty but establishing sustainability for many generations. Another cornerstone is creating strong communities to become self-reliant. Each family who receives livestock is trained in its care, and signs an agreement to pass on one or more of the animal’s offspring to other families who are in need in their community. Every gift will multiply for years to come. “I’ve done the numbers,” interjected Bill Sanborn from the congregation as Schrock was answering questions. “As the
Jan West Schrock reads to the children of the Denmark Congregational Church about a young girl in Uganda whose family received a goat from Heifer International. (Photos by Allen Crabtree) offspring of these gift animals That’s a tremendous payback for is shared with other families in our gift!” their communities the 90 aniPastor John Patrick echoed mals that we are sending out will what the entire congregation felt. directly benefit nearly 30,000 “This entire episode has been people over the next few years. ARKS, Page A
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Store reopens
Special needs preschool planned
By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer A leading state agency providing schooling for special needs children plans to open a preschool in the former Village Kitchen & Bath building on Portland Road. Child Development Services, Inc., whose main office is in Norway, received preliminary approval from the Bridgton Planning Board for the plans, but the board tabled final action Tuesday until the agency could provide proof of financial capability. The board was able, however, to issue final approval Tuesday for another daycare proposal, that of Sarah Harmon, to open Lil’ Sprouts Daycare in the basement of her 875 Kansas Road home. Child Development Services
Preschool Director Karen Waite told the board at their January meeting that they have a lease agreement to use the 50 Portland Road building, which Village Kitchen & Bath has vacated, to provide a morning and an afternoon preschool session serving up to 30 children with developmental disabilities. CDS has nine regional sites, which all provide free public education under the supervision of the Maine Department of Education. Each CDS site is an Intermediate Educational Unit, separate from the local education agency, providing both early intervention and free public education, Waite said. “This was an area that did not have a preschool available to children with disabilities,” said Waite. “We currently run four
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TIME TO MOVE ON — Jacquie Smith will be leaving the Village Tie-Up after this weekend after 28 years behind the store’s counter.
Final shift for longtime clerk
McDonald’s location. “We’re in the process, right now, at looking at the drainage at the adjacent lot (which now has a large residence on it),” Lopez said. The adjacent property is not under contract to him, Lopez stated. “That property will be developed in the future,” Lopez said. “I’ve talked to the owners of the adjacent property about (their) tying into HARRISON — A fixture at the drainage (he is doing) to make it more economically viable and the Village Tie-Up for 28 years, more sensitive to wetlands.” Jacquie Smith is working her final week’s shift at the popular store. “I’m going to miss this place the most, and seeing all the (Continued from Page A) customers every day. This has a blessing for all of us here in the congregation, and for all of the been a beautiful place to come to generous donors who have made all this possible. We thank you all work, right on the lake with the for allowing our little country church to demonstrate Christian char- scenic views and all,” she said. ity and love in such a meaningful way, that will affect so many lives Fortunately, there is still time around the world.” to visit Jacquie and have her “ring you up” at the Tie Up for the final time. Her last day is this Sunday, Feb. 12. “It’s just time to move on and ARRY ARKER S MPORIUM open a new chapter in my life,” she said. NTIQUE ROUP HOP Jacquie will be moving to Gorham to live with family, ARRY ARKER S OO including her mother, after living in Harrison her whole life. “It is going to be nice to just Open Daily 10am-5pm (207) 647-4500 take some time off, for a couple 142 & 148 Main Street, Bridgton, ME 04009 of months. I’m looking forward it,” Jacquie said. “This summer, I’ll be coming back to Harrison every Monday night for Bocce Ball! I wouldn’t miss that!” For most of those 28 years, Jacquie has opened the store weekdays at 5 a.m., and then (207) she typically worked through the Not Just For Women... 647noontime rush. “On the weekends, I get to 3672 CUTS sleep-in as the store doesn’t FOR MEN open until 6 a.m.” she said. AND SPRINGS ETERNAL CHILDREN! The Village Tie-Up is owned and managed by Brian Williams. colors, foils, Over her tenure at the Tie-Up, at perms, weddings
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Jacquie has actually worked for four different owners. A major renovation to the store a few years ago was a noteworthy change that she looks back upon. “We’ve seen a lot of things here including two different cars crashing into the front of the store, and one accident where the gas pumps got run over!” she said. A co-worker for six years now, Lindley Radcliffe exclaimed, “Jacquie will certainly be missed around here. She has been a key part of the store’s operation. It is going to be hard to see her go.” The Village Tie-Up employs eight or nine people through Maine’s long winter, and that number about doubles during the summer months. “A small business like this one really depends upon local customers, and really depends upon all the boats and snowmobiles that come to gas up at this very scenic spot on the northern tip of Long Lake,” Jacquie said. “We are really impacted by the economy, and we are really impacted by the weather!” She added, “The Tie-Up is an amazing place. I’m going to miss this place and the customers the most.” Editor’s Note: The article was submitted by 25-year customer Ray Sirois of Harrison. Photo courtesy of Ray Sirois.
as they stopped by to offer condolences, was whether they were insured. Thankfully, the answer was yes. Still, the couple never for a minute doubted that they’d rebuild. Even within hours of the fire, as he watched his fellow firefighters mopping up the soggy mess, Paul knew they’d go on. “It’s actions like that, that really, you know, you just don’t fold up and go. You rebuild and you pull up your sleeves and you go on,” said Paul. How could they not rebuild, asked Bettye, when everyone had been so kind and accepting of them since they came? The Ferlands had to look no further than their own customers for the help they needed in rebuilding. Men like Dennis McIver, of DM Electric, or Mike Collins, of Collins Plumbing, or Dean Douglas, of Bravo Heating & Cooling. Local people, who stopped in to get lunch when they were working in the area, or on their way home. When it came to rebuilding, these are the people they hired. “It was important to us, because they’ve been very giving to us, very accepting, very kind. You can ask anyone and they don’t hesitate to give you an answer, or help you out if don’t know what you’re doing. That’s the community we walked into, and we felt it was important to give back to them when the time came,” she said. “And you know what? We wouldn’t change it for a million dollars. They did a phenomenal job.” It wasn’t just contractors getting into the act. Customers, both local and summer residents, kept track of their progress on their Little Mountain Store Facebook page. As the Feb. 1 reopening date drew nearer, some stopped by to offer Maine-made products, like embroidered dishtowels and carved wooden lanterns, to sell. Bettye said it was important for them, with the rebuild, to try to reproduce the country-nostalgia charm of the former store. They lengthened the counter in front of the sandwich area and added a walk-in cooler, but retained the wood-theme throughout, with handmade green wooden signs above the cooler and photos by Brad Bradstreet on the walls. Another customer gave them a large framed display of old advertising cards and an article about the former Bridgton Knitting Mills. Over the door are two of the only Pleasant Mountain items they were able to salvage — a T-bar and a pair of old skiis. The Feb. 1 reopening was nothing short of a celebration by their former customers, who have all made a point of stopping by to express their gratitude, said the Ferlands, who have planned a grand reopening week from Feb. 20-24. “It’s been fabulous. We’ve been inundated. We’ve seen so many of our local customers,” said Bettye. “Just these last three days, the fire department (members have) come out in droves. We’ve seen almost all of them.” Added Paul, “We’ve had a lot of people come in and say, thank God. Thank God you’re back. You’re open.” Charlie and Nancy Hawkins, who spent summers on Moose Pond, even planned a trip back to Maine around their reopening, having kept track of the store’s progress on Facebook. “He brought the whole family up, and had lunch, and brought us a little Lancaster County mug to put up on the wall,” said Bettye. Running a country store, Paul knows, “isn’t rocket science.” It is, however, a seven-day-a-week commitment, which is made easier when you work well alongside your partner, and when that partner can step in to give you some time off. “We’re not looking to get rich, we’re looking to make a living,” said Paul. “And if we can help the community out along the way, we will try to do that too.” The whole experience has taught him the meaning of the phrase, “You don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone.” He hated being idle after the fire. He wanted to get back to being an active part of his community. “It lights a fire under me.” “We’ve become a part of the community, and it feels really good,” adds Bettye. Being able to offer a convenient stopping-place to grab milk or some last-minute supply might not seem like a high calling, but it really is, she insists. “We have a motto here that says whether they come in with a smile or not, we want to make sure that they leave with one,” said Bettye. “We’re here. We’re home. This community is an extended part of our family.”
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Items on Bridgton Police blotter
These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Tuesday, Jan. 31: 8:28 a.m. No injuries were reported, when a 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier operated by Stacie L. Lasselle, of Bridgton, collided with a 2004 Kia Optima operated by Ericka B. Vashaw, of Bridgton, on Main Street. Noon Ronald L. Turcotte, 55, of Lisbon, was arrested and charged with violation of a protective order. Turbot was released on personal recognizance. 12:45 p.m. The theft of $24.96 worth of gasoline from a convenience store on Portland Road was reported. 4:01 p.m. A caller from Green Street reported that their son was “grazed by a car on his walk home from school.” The caller said the youth was “not injured and did not want rescue, however said that his arm hurt.” Wednesday, Feb. 1: 4:02 p.m. The theft of gasoline from a convenience store on Portland Road was reported. Thursday, Feb. 2: 11:40 a.m. A burglary at a business on Harrison Road was investigated where a window was found broken by the owner. 11:17 p.m. Zachary R. Tackett, 21, of Kittery Point, was issued summonses for speeding, possession of a useable amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, following a traffic stop on North High Street. Friday, Feb. 3: 12:57 p.m. A caller from Pike’s Farm reported a man in his early twenties was allegedly “beating up a 14-yearold male.” 5 p.m. Renee D. Heaton, 18, of Casco, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear on a charge of illegal possession of liquor by a minor (by consumption). Heaton was released on personal recogni-
zance. 6:52 p.m. A caller from Pine Street reported the theft of a purse. 10:38 p.m. Police officers responded to a report of a general disturbance at Sawyer’s Circle, where a fight was said to be in progress. Brandon T. Jones, 20, of Windham, was issued summonses for assault and illegal possession of liquor by a minor. Edward A. Devio, 20, of Raymond, was issued a summons for obstructing the reporting of a crime or injury. Saturday, Feb. 4: 11:04 a.m. Police officers responded to a report of a general disturbance at Bridgton Hospital and arrested Kurtis G. Howard, 38, of Hiram, for disorderly conduct. Howard was released on personal recognizance. 11:41 a.m. A subject reported theirs and another individual’s vehicle’s tires had been slashed while parked at Sawyer Circle. 2:13 p.m. A caller reported a vacation home on Powerhouse Road had “been broken into and trashed.” Sunday, Feb. 5: 2:37 a.m. Martin A. Smith, 23, of Stow, was issued a summons for illegal attachment of license plates, following a traffic stop on Main Street. 10:47 a.m. A 1996 Saab 900 operated by Carolynne Skarbinski, of Naples, was reportedly struck by a relative’s vehicle on Sunnybrook Lane. 2:51 p.m. Police responded to a report of a general disturbance at Sawyer Circle, where a subject was reportedly “punched in the head” but denied needing rescue. 5:43 p.m. A caller from Campbell Drive reported someone had been lighting off fireworks for the past 30 minutes. The responding police officer searched the area with negative
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contact. Monday, Feb. 6: 9:46 a.m. Bridgton Police assisted the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office by responding to a report of a female juvenile “out of control” at Lake Region Middle School. 10:37 a.m. The theft of a debit card was reported. 5:49 p.m. No injuries were reported, when a 2003 Dodge Durango operated by Stephen R. Morey, of Bridgton, and a 2009 Honda Accord operated by Kristie L. Taylor-Zimmel, of Steep Falls, collided on Portland Road. 7:41 p.m. No injuries were reported, when a 2002 Saab operated by Joseph L. Bonner, of Sweden, struck a deer on Sweden Road near Isaac Stevens Road. The deer was alive and ran off.
9:20 p.m. Charles E. Fulcher, 62, of Sweden, was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant (2 priors, Class C felony), following a traffic stop on North High Street (Route 302). Mr. Fulcher was released on personal recognizance. Tuesday, Feb. 7: 11 a.m. Joseph R. Jines, 33, of Bridgton, was arrested on a warrant for unpaid fines for five counts of burglary. Jines was also charged with four counts of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, two counts of forgery and four counts of misuse of identification. Jines was transported to the Cumberland County Jail in Portland. Tickets: During this reporting period, police issued eight summonses and 12 warnings.
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FRYEBURG — The following is a partial listing of incidents handled by the Fryeburg Police Department from Jan. 30 through Feb. 5, 2012: Monday, Jan. 30: 11:38 a.m. A Fryeburg Police officer assisted the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office by responding to a 9-1-1 hang-up call on Merrill Corner Road in Brownfield. 8 p.m. Alyssa L. Cote, 38, of Denmark, was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle after license suspension and operating a motor vehicle without a driver’s license. Wednesday, Feb. 1: 1:30 p.m. A theft on Howe Street was reported. 7 p.m. A police officer responded to a 9-1-1 hang-up call on Charles Street where it was determined a verbal argument had taken place between a man and a woman and the male had left the residence. 11:15 p.m. Frederick C. Apt, 26, of Brownfield, was issued summonses for possession of a useable amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, following a traffic stop on Portland Street. Friday, Feb. 3: 9:13 p.m. Fryeburg Police assisted Fryeburg Rescue personnel with a subject who had fallen at a residence on Bridgton Road. Saturday, Feb. 4: 10:16 a.m. A subject from Lovell reported that a vehicle struck their 2012 Honda Accord the previous day while it was parked in the shopping center parking lot on Bridgton Road. Sunday, Feb. 5: 1:40 p.m. A police officer responded to an alarm at an ATM at a bank on Main Street. 7:45 p.m. Andrew A. McNulty, 18, of Danvers, Mass., was arrested and charged with speeding 30 miles per hour or more over the posted speed limit (criminal speed), on Portland Street.
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Obituaries
February 9, 2012, The Bridgton News, Page A
Amanda M. Purington
Sylvia A. Day
AUBURN — Amanda M. Purington, 33 of West Paris passed away after a strong fight with cancer on Feb. 3, 2012, with her loving family and friends by her side. She was born Oct. 2, 1978 in Otisfield, and lived all her life in the Oxford Hills area. She attended Oxford Hills High School, and kept in close contact with many of her friends throughout the years. Amanda was a loving and devoted mother and was an amazing daughter and sister. She is survived by her children, Brandon R. Johnston and Patricia J. Johnston; her parents, Gregory P. Purington of Harrison and Doris S. Purington of Winthrop, Mass.; sisters, Erin L. Purington of Biddeford and Heather E. Cunningham of Winthrop, Mass.; her partner, Alan Heath of West Paris; her grandmothers, June Bishop of Otisfield and Esther Cooper of Matamoras, Pa. A candlelight service in her memory will be held on Sunday, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m. at the Oxford Advent Christian Church, 1130 Main Street (Route 26), Oxford. Refreshments will follow in the church dining room after the service to give family and friends a chance to visit with the family. Arrangements under the care of Oxford Hills and Weston Funeral Services, 1037 Main Street, Route 26, Oxford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the benefit given by her friends, (contact Sarah Dexter, 890-8308). Online condolences maybe expressed to the family at www.oxfordhillsfuneralservices.com
CASCO — Sylvia Anita Day, 74, of Casco and formerly of Windham, died on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, in Portland. She was born in Allentown, Pa., on April 16, 1937, the daughter of the late Edwin and Wilhelma (Rayburn) Brobst. Syl was a 1955 graduate from the Allentown High School in Pennsylvania. Following graduation, she married Richard L. Day on March 3, 1962, and they started their journey together. After completing his tour of duty in the United States Air Force, the young couple resided in Gorham and Westbrook, then moved to Windham, where they resided for many years before moving to Casco two months ago. For many years, she worked as a bookkeeper for a plumbing supply company in Allentown, Pa. Upon moving to Maine, she worked at Stultz Automotive. Following her employment at Stultz automotive, she worked for 10 years at the Holiday Inn in Portland as an inspector and then for 10 years at the Barnhouse Restaurant in Windham, working in laundry and cleaning. In her spare time, she enjoyed identifying birds, bowling, reading and stock cars. In addition to her husband of nearly 50 years, surviving family members include a sister, Edwinna Reiss of Copley, Pa.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by an infant daughter, Valerie Heather Day; and by a sister, Carol Grubbs. Services were held at the Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road, Windham, on Saturday, Feb. 4. Spring burial will be in the Smith Cemetery, Windham. For online condolences, please visit www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The American Diabetes Foundation, P.O. Box 11454 Alexandria, Va. 22312.
Carleton J. Davis
OXFORD — Carleton James Davis of Oxford passed away on Jan. 28, 2012. Jim loved his family and grandchildren. Jim enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling, four-wheeling and motorcycling. He faithfully attended the Oxford Advent Christian Church. He belonged to The Christian Motorcycling Association. He is predeceased by his wife, Betsey Proctor Davis. He is survived by his loving wife, Marie Twitchell Davis; children Sally Ricciardelli Davis and Douglas Davis; stepchildren Diana-Marie Howe and Stephanie Supry; his sisters Patti, Sherrie Leighton and Roxanne; his brothers Dennis, Larry and Scott Davis; and four loving grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at The Oxford Advent Christian Church, 1130 Main Street, Oxford on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Oxford Advent Christian Church and The Christian Motorcyclist Association, 108 Round The Pond Road, Norway, ME 04268.
Frank K. Atherton WINDHAM — Frank Keith Atherton, 95, passed away on Jan. 31, 2012, at Springbrook Center in Westbrook. He was born in Windham on Sept. 5, 1916, one of nine children of Elsie and Clifford Atherton. He took on the responsibility of the family farm at an early age for his parents and eight sisters because of his father’s illness. At age 12, each day before he went to school, Frank began picking up milk from as far away as Otisfield so his Uncle George could deliver it to Oakhurst Dairy. He graduated from Windham High School, Class of 1935, where he played basketball for three years and sang in the chorus all four years. After a brief period at the Dupont Factory in South Windham, in 1942, he began work at American Hoist and Derrick, Crosby Laughlin Division, retiring after 37 years. Frank was a 65-year member of the Presumpscot Masonic Lodge #70 and over 50-year member of Eastern Star, Kora Shrine and Scottish Rite. He was Past Noble Grand of the Odd Fellows and a member of the Pleasant River Grange. In 1959, Frank married Katherine Sylvester and welcomed her five children into his family. They will be forever grateful. Frank had many hobbies and loves, chief of which was his skill with building and woodworking. He built two homes in Windham and a camp on Little Sebago Lake. He also helped build the Odd Fellows Hall in Windham and helped many friends and family build their homes. The lasting memories of the toys and furniture that he and Kay created together will be cherished forever. An ardent golfer, he played on courses throughout Maine and from their retirement home in Dade City, Fla. He was active all his life, on many bowling teams, snowmobiling, and continued water skiing until age 72! Frank and Kay traveled extensively with their many friends, on cruises and RVing. He also loved to dance, sing and play cards. Frank was best known for his storytelling, his sense of humor and wonderful smile. Every grandchild and great-grandchild loved riding on his John Deere tractor. We are comforted in knowing that he is snow blowing, hauling wood, mowing the lawn and scooping leaves on that great John Deere in the sky. Frank is survived by his wife and loving partner of 52 years, Katherine (Purington) Atherton; seven children, Roger Atherton of Windham, Darlene Morrill of Hebron, Gail Staples of Sierra Vista, Ariz., Joseph Sylvester of Hooksett, N.H., Donna Morton of Casco, Janet Morrell of Windham and Deborah Doucette of Lisbon; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Frank was predeceased by his first wife, Flora (Page)Atherton in 1954; and his eight sisters, Doris, Lois, Marcia, Arline, Marie, Avis, Roberta and Dawn. Visiting hours were held on Friday, Feb. 3, at Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road, Windham. A funeral service was held on Saturday, Feb. 4, at the North Windham Union Church, 723 Roosevelt Trail. For online condolences, please visit: www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com Should friends and family desire, memorial donations may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association Maine Chapter, 383 U.S. Route 1, Suite 2C, Scarborough, ME 04074 or to the American Cancer Society, New England Region, 1 Bowdoin Mills Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086.
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A celebration of his life and luncheon for Philip R. Burnell of Fryeburg, who died on Dec. 22, 2011, will be held at 11:30 a.m. on The Bridgton News Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Masonic Hall in Fryeburg. Arrangements are made with Wood Funeral Home.
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PORTLAND — Raymond J. Guimond Sr., 91, of Portland, died on Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, at his home. He was born in Rumford, on Jan. 7, 1921, the son of Henry and Lena (Gaudet) Guimond. He served in the U.S. Army as an anti-aircraft artilleryman during World War II, participating in the battles of Sicily, Naples Foggia, Rome Arno, Rhineland, and Central Europe. He was awarded the Europe and Africa Middle East Theater Campaign Ribbons with Bronze Service Arrowhead. He married Bertha R. Noonan in Portland on May 23, 1941.He worked as an overhead crane operator for Maguire & Jones Steel Fabricators. Ray was a hard-working family man and proud grandfather with a zest for life. He was always on the road doing what he called, “the pop,” driving by the homes of family and friends and popping in to say, “Hi.” He loved fishing and hunting with his son Ray and his brothers-in-law. He was active and helpful in his neighborhood, often mowing lawns and shoveling snow for people 20 to 30 years younger than himself. Although suffering from dementia in his last years, he never forgot his beloved wife and family. He will be missed by all. He was predeceased by his wife, who died May 19, 2007; a daughter, Diane Rea Guimond; twin brother, Edmond Guimond; and brother, Peter Guimond. He is survived by a daughter, Jean Guimond Fairweather of Portland; a son, Raymond J. Guimond Jr. of Standish; six grandchildren including Scott Guimond of Sebago; five great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandsons. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated last Saturday at St. Joseph’s Church, 673 Stevens Avenue, Portland. Burial with military honors followed at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. Arrangements are by Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State St., Portland. Online condolence may be expressed at www.ctcrawford.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Maine Veterans Home Patient Activity Fund, 290 U.S. Route 1, Scarborough, ME 04074.
Marjorie A. Hay HAWTHORNE, FLA. — Marjorie Ann Hanscom Hay, 78, died on Jan. 30, 2012. Margie, as her friends knew her, was born April 30, 1933, in Casco, the daughter of Donald C. and Goldie H. Hanscom. She received her master’s degree in Education from the Gorham State Teachers College in Gorham, and taught school for 40 years. Marjorie was preceded in death by a sister, Judith L. Hanscom; and a brother, Peter C. Hanscom. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Russell C. Hay of Hawthorne, Fla.; a son, Linwood “Woody” Hay of Wytheville, Va.; two grandchildren; two nieces and two nephews. Interment will be on a later date at Lakeside Cemetery in Casco. A memorial service was held at The Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion in Hawthorne, Fla., on Saturday, Feb. 4. Marge was active in the church as organist and choir director. In lieu of flowers, please donate to The Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion Music Program in Hawthorne, Fla.
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BRUNSWICK — Four days after celebrating her 97th birthday, Barbara Mann Bauer, of Sunnybrook Village in Brunswick, died peacefully in her sleep at Bodwell Rehabilitation Center in Brunswick on Jan. 26, 2012. Babs was born in Santa Barbara, Calif. on Jan. 22, 1915, the daughter of Barbara Stevens Mann of Santa Barbara and Matthew Darbyshire Mann Jr. of Buffalo, N.Y. She lived in Roselle, N.J. most of her childhood. Babs graduated from Simmons College in 1937 with a bachelor’s degree in Home Economics. After college, she worked in the Montgomery Ward clothing size specification and standardization department in New York City for three years and later worked as office manager in the family businesses in both Tennessee and Denmark. Babs married J. Louis Bauer of Princeton, N.J. on April 22, 1938. Babs actively supported Lou’s career, including subsequent moves to Mountainside, N.J., Zanesville, Ohio, York and New Castle, Pa., and Mountain City, Tenn., where she always quickly found ways to participate in the life of the new towns. The Bauers finally found their home in Maine in 1967, when they took over the Moir Co. in Denmark. Lou and Babs were very active residents of Denmark, particularly in the life of the Denmark Congregational Church, the Lions Club and the Bridgton Hospital Guild Coffee Shop, among others. Babs’ forte was her hospitality in welcoming the many guests, family and friends, to her home on Moose Pond in Denmark. Babs was Past Regent and Registrar of the Molly Ockett Chapter of the DAR and a member of Chapter D of the PEO philanthropic and educational organization. Babs also enjoyed sewing and knitting, birding, gardening and, while in Maine, archeology. With Lou, she participated in several Elder Hostels around the country and enjoyed travels in Mexico and Canada, as well as Europe while visiting their Danish grandchildren. Her home was always the focal point for her widespread family. Babs lost her beloved Lou in December 2007, and was predeceased by her brother, William S. Mann of Yarmouth. She is survived by her son, Doug Bauer of Denmark; two daughters, Bonnie Yelverton of Fontana, Calif. and Lu Grayce of Brunswick; her brother, James Mann of Mashpee, Mass.; four grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews. A memorial tea was held at Sunnybrook Village, Brunswick, on Jan. 30. A memorial service will be held in July at the Denmark Congregational Church. In lieu of flowers, Babs requested that donations be given to the Denmark Congregational Church, Denmark.
Thomas R. Richardson FRYEBURG — Thomas Robert Richardson passed away Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, with his family by his side after a long battle with cancer. He was born Aug. 26, 1947, the son of Robert and Elizabeth Richardson of Denmark, Maine. He attended local schools and graduated from Potter Academy High School in 1966. Thomas spent two years in the army and then came home to a career of driving tractor trailer trucks for different companies: Merrill Transport, United Freightways, Gerald Davis, John Khiel, Middlesex, and C.W. Rogers, around Maine and lastly Florida. He retired two years ago. He loved the outdoors and going “upta” camp in northern Maine, where he hunted and fished with his family and friends. He was a lifetime member of the Denmark Fire Department, a member of the Lions Club, and coached Little League. He is survived by his sister, Kathy Lord of Denmark; his brother, Ken Richardson of Denmark; sons Kenneth Richardson of Fryeburg, Dale Robinson of Auburn, and Eric Mickelson of Conn.; one niece and nephew; two great-nieces; three grandchildren; and stepfather, Roger Bucknell. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Denmark Fire Department, P.O. Box 109, Denmark, ME 04022. A memorial service was held at the Denmark Congregational Church. Arrangements are made with Wood Funeral Home, Fryeburg, Maine. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.woodfuneralhome.org
Claude H. Heath Jr. HARRISON — Claude Harrison Heath Jr., 85, passed away peacefully in his home on Jan. 30, 2012. He was born in West Stewartstown, N.H., the son of Claude and Arlene Dwinell Heath on Dec. 7, 1926. Claude grew up in Colebrook, N.H. and proudly served in the U. S. Army, stationed in the Philippines and Japan. On April 12, 1947 he married Linda Heino and for the next 64 years they resided in Harrison. Claude held a variety of jobs including working at South Portland Shipyard, Wilner Wood Products, and Sebago Moc, and retired as a custodian from Lake Region High School. Claude was someone who loved life and people. He was known for his sense of humor, his quick wit, his sincere and caring manner, and his willingness to help others. He enjoyed being outside, riding on his tractor, working on wood, tinkering in his garage, and he had a knack for repairing virtually anything. It was always said, “If Claude couldn’t fix it, it couldn’t be done.” He was affectionately given the name of “Gumper.” Mostly, Claude loved family gatherings, especially Christmas. Their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were a tremendous joy to his and Linda’s life. Claude is survived by his wife; four daughters and their husbands, Peggy and Philip Douglass, Debra and Verdell Holden, Susan and Gerald Sanborn, and Lisa Heath; grandchildren, Jeffrey and Melissa Douglass, Rebecca Douglass, Carin and Gary Wilson, Tami Sanborn, Kimberly and Carlos Hernandez, Kate and Aaron Bell, Matthew Holden and Annie Holden; great-grandchildren, Derek, Amber and Andrew Douglass, Keiser Garcia, Keegan and Tucker Wilson, Sydney and Sophia Hernandez and Grace Bell; his brother, Guy Heath; his sisters, Claudia Dustin, Bertha Roberson and Claudette Weatherby; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; his brother Sherwood Heath; and his sister, Barbara Johnson. The family wishes to send special thanks to Dr. Roy, Kelly and the staff of Bridgton Internal Medicine, Home Health Visiting Nurses of Southern Maine, Hospice of Southern Maine and special neighbor, Trish for the wonderful care shown to Claude. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 5 at 1 p.m. at the Harrison Lutheran Cemetery. Claude served on the board of the Harrison Lutheran Cemetery for several years, where he spent many hours helping with the upkeep of the cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the Harrison Lutheran Cemetery Association, 558 Norway Rd., Harrison, ME 04040. Arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris. Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.chandlerfunerals.com
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Page A, The Bridgton News, February 9, 2012
Peter J. Turner
Raphael N. Bradley
PORTLAND — Peter J. Turner, 69, of New Gloucester, died on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. He was born in Portland on Aug. 18, 1942, the oldest of three children of Frank G. and Margaret G. (McCrosson) Turner. He grew up in South Portland, graduating from Holy Cross Grammar School (1956) and Cheverus High School (1960). He attended St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia. In 1977, he was awarded a bachelor of science degree, magna cum laude, in Accounting from the University of Maine at PortlandGorham, and a master’s degree in Business Administration in 1986 from the University of Southern Maine. His working career included Sears, Roebuck & Company; The Church World; ITT; Sweda International, a Litton Industries subsidiary; chief financial officer at Catholic Charities Maine; and most recently, director of administration at the law firm of Robinson, Kriger & McCallum, P.A. He retired from the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve after 37 years in Port Security, Training, Recruiting and Public Affairs. He was the part time bookkeeper for the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Portland, for 25 years. He was an adjunct professor of accounting at St. Joseph’s College, Standish, for eight years. At various times, he served as a board member of multiple organizations, most noticeably chairman of the Board of Directors of the Church World; chairman of the Board of Directors of McAuley Residence; chairman of the Board of Trustees of Cheverus High School; treasurer of Goodwill Industries of Northern New England; president of the Goodwill Development Board; and the finance committee of the Board of Directors of Catholic Charities USA, Washington, D.C. He was a past treasurer/secretary, past vice president, and past president of the Downeast Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators. For several years, he served as treasurer of the Royal River Rod and Gun Club. He was president of the parish council at Church of St. Gregory the Great in Gray. He served on the Budget and CIP Committees of the Town of New Gloucester. He was treasurer of the Bible Society of Maine. He was a charter member of St. Edmund’s Knights of Columbus Council 11016, Westbrook; charter grand knight of the Bishop Amedee Proulx Knights of Columbus Council 11257, Portland; holder of various offices in the Westbrook Fourth Degree Assembly, and a former Knights of Columbus District Deputy. He was a Lay Leader and Eucharistic Minister at the Church of St. Gregory the Great. He was a member of the Portland Eagles, the Gray Post of the American Legion, and Post 6 of the Amvets in New Gloucester. The president of Cheverus High School awarded Peter and Marion the “Crescamus in Illo” award in 1996 for “years of generous service and dedication to the young men of Cheverus High School and to people throughout the world.” As chair of the Board of Trustees of Cheverus High School, he played a key role during the expansion and building years in which the school transitioned from a single sex to a coeducational college preparatory high school. He was an extremely intelligent, charming, and giving person with a tremendously strong work ethic. But, above all of these important accomplishments and contributions, the most significant was his unwavering commitment and dedication to his faith and family, and the virtues and qualities he instilled in each of his 10 children. He recognized no barriers and there were no sacrifices too big when it came to the well-being of his family. He was particularly proud of his children, all of whom returned to settle in southern Maine after finishing their education at universities and colleges throughout the Northeast and the Maritimes. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, the former Marion Edna Locke; two daughters, Diane Smith of Durham and Kathryn Johnson of Naples; eight sons, Lawrence of Windham, Michael of Scarborough, David of South Portland, Brian of South Portland, Jason of Portland, Peter Jr. of New Gloucester, John of Portland and Stephen of Windham; two sisters, Sr. Ellen L. Turner, R.S.M., of Portland and Margaret Ann Parenteau of Biddeford; 15 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation was held on Saturday, Feb. 4, at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway Street, South Portland. A Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 673 Stevens Avenue, Portland. Burial with military rites followed at the New Calvary Cemetery in South Portland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Hospice House of Androscoggin County, 236 Stetson Road, Auburn, ME 04210.
NORWAY — Raphael Neil Bradley, 72, died on Jan. 27, 2012 after a long bout with cancer. Neil was born Jan. 16, 1940, in “The County” of northern Maine. He was the son of the late Evelyn Warner Bradley Nevers and Lawrence Bradley of Presque Isle. Upon completing school in Presque Isle, he went right to work driving tractor-trailer trucks. This would become his lifelong passion. He was known to many by his CB handle “the white elephant.” Neil drove an old B series Mack for Delmont Wood Construction in the early 1970s. He also had a great relationship with Paul Levesque, of Paul Levesque and Sons of Ashland, driving tractor-trailer for them for several years. He drove for Gary Bonville until 1983, when he was lured out of “The County” by Bob and Richard Bahre from Oxford. He spent the last 29 years doing construction work and driving construction equipment for Speedway Inc. While working with the speedway crew, he was involved in the construction of multiple housing projects and in building New Hampshire International Speedway in Loudon, N.H. Neil had an easygoing way about him and he was quickly a friend to all that he met. He was a hard worker and an important part of the speedway crew. His fun-loving nature will be missed by all his family and friends. Neil leaves behind six children, Karla Beaver, Tracy Bradley and Holly Bradley, all of Presque Isle, Raphael N. Bradley Jr. of Machiasport, Terry L. Craig and Douglas L. Bradley of Waterford; his brother, Stanley Bradley of Florida; his sister, Beryl Savard of Saco; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and his first wife, Gloria Grant. He was predeceased by his parents; his brother, Francis Bradley; a son, Michael Bradley; and his former wives, Anne Hayden and Anita Jones Bradley. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.oxfordhillsfuneralservices.com Visitation was held at Albert & Burpee Funeral Home last Friday. Services were last Saturday in the lower church of the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Interment was at St. Peter’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, the Hospice House Fund, Development Department, 15 Strawberry Avenue, Lewiston, ME 04240.
By Lisa Williams Ackley Staff Writer NORTH BRIDGTON — A 14year-old boy from Massachusetts suffered a concussion late Sunday morning, after the snowmobile he was operating struck a tree off Monk Road here. Sergeant Dave Chabot of the Maine Warden Service said Tuesday that the boy was the second in line of three snowmobiles that were traveling along a snowmobile trail around 11 a.m. on Feb. 5 when his snow machine “drove off the side of the trail” and hit a tree. The youth was wearing a helmet at the time, Sgt. Chabot said. Bridgton Fire Department personnel brought a rescue sled to the accident scene, that was approximately two miles in the woods, and transported the boy
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classrooms, one in Rumford, three in Norway, and would like to open one in Bridgton to accommodate families, many of which are traveling to Norway.” There will be up to 15 children in each session, and the sessions will run from 8 to 11 a.m. and from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The center would be open five days a week, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The children may come twice a week or up to five times a week, depending on need, and would also be provided speech, language, and other support services as necessary. Waite said combining all the services under one roof makes it easier for parents to meet their child’s needs. Transportation would be provided by the parents, with drop off on Smith Avenue. Waite said there’s room for five parking spaces in the front and five on the side. Fencing would be erected on Smith Avenue around an outside 50’-x-60’ playground area, and the entire facility would be secured and
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Benefit for the Parmenter family Lovell Lovell Correspondent 925-3226 ehurst3@yahoo.com The entry fee for the Derby is $10, not $15, as I wrote in last week’s column. I guess I was thinking of all the good work the Lions Club does, like the scholarships awarded at graduation. Again, anyone wanting to take part on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 18 and 19, can fish any lake or pond in Oxford County. To pre-register, contact Cliff Hill at 928-3744 or sign up at AJ’s in Stoneham. Registration will be held on both days at the North Lovell Grange Hall on Route 5, beginning at 5 a.m. Weighing in caught fish will also take place at the North Lovell Grange Hall, beginning at 4 p.m. both days. For the convenience of the participants, there will be food at the grange hall. In library news, be aware that the weekly children’s programs will not take place during February school vacation. Instead, on Friday, Feb. 24, the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library will hold the first “Don’t Judge a Book by Its Movie” night, starting at 5 p.m. The movie to be shown is Mr. Popper’s Penguins, from authors Richard and Florence Atwater’s book of the same title. There will be free pizza, and Miss Liz just might have an interesting penguin craft for those who would like to take part. Any children or adults who would like to attend should sign up before 11 a.m. that Friday morning, so that there will be enough pizza ordered. What a fun way to spend a winter’s night. The Open Stage with Davy Sturtevant continues on every third Monday night of the month in the library’s Tabitha and Stephen King Community Room at 6:30 p.m. The next Open Stage night will be on Feb. 20. Don’t forget that the library BENEFIT, Page A
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Waterford World’s Fair Meeting WATERFORD — The February meeting for Waterford World’s Fair will be held Sunday, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. at the Waterford Town Office. President Dana Hemingway will report on the annual State of Maine Fair meeting in Portland, which several officers attended recently, and on the stipend income that will be received soon from the state for the year. All members and interested individuals are welcome to attend. For more information or questions, call Dana at 595-2430. Dibner to read at Casco Library CASCO — A new book by Eric Dibner and Om Devi Reynolds will be featured by the Casco Public Library on Route 121 through February. On Sunday, Feb. 12, at 4 p.m., Dibner will read and sing poems romantically inclined for Valentine’s Day, and both artists will sign books and be available to discuss their work. In October, Dibner and Reynolds published the book, Moonglow and Sun, featuring his poetry and her paintings, both of which will be on display at the reading next Sunday. The book will be available for purchase at Sunday’s reading, with proceeds helping to support the library. Dibner’s poems are love songs, worldviews, ecology, and wide-ranging dreams. At times cynical, often lyrical, Dibner’s poetry is always hopeful. He combines images of human struggle with growth for the future. Om Devi’s paintings, which also express love of life and abstraction, will be on view in the library through the end of February. The library is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. For more information, call the library at 627-4541. Pray For The Nation RAYMOND — The Lake Region Baptist Church will hold a “Pray For The Nation” prayer event on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. at the church, located at 1273 Roosevelt Trail in Raymond. For more information, call 693-6759. Snowmobile Safety Course DENMARK — The Denmark Draggers Snowmobile Club is sponsoring a Snowmobile Safety Course on Saturday, Feb. 25, starting at 8 a.m. For more information, call 452-2266. Wilkins House Potluck Supper WATERFORD — The Wilkins Community House will hold a Community Potluck Supper on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. The Community House is located in Waterford Flat on Plummer Hill Road behind the village green next door to the church. Community suppers are held on the third Thursday of each month through May. The hosts for this supper are Joann Fillebrown and Lois Grigg.
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Winter is always a dreary time of year, but for Penny and Kenneth Parmenter of Fryeburg, this is a particularly bad winter. Both have very serious health problems and because of these problems aren’t able to work. Penny, who has been a member of the Fryeburg Rescue for 17 years, has a life-threatening illness that decreases the flow of blood to the heart. Together with other chronic problems her outlook isn’t that great. Kenny had a work-related accident in which he lost most of one hand. He is facing operation number four on that hand. In the meantime, unable to work, his many trips to Mass General in Boston are costly. A family member, seeing a need, has organized a Silent Auction to be held at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 857 Main Street, Fryeburg, on Saturday, Feb. 18, from 4 to 7 p.m. If there is anyone who would like to donate, contact 256-7363. All proceeds for the couple will be placed in the Laconia Savings Bank, where donations can be sent to Kenneth/Penny Parmenter, Laconia Saving Bank, 23 Main Street, Conway NH 03818. The Fryeburg Rescue Junior members will be holding their second annual Sweetheart Dinner on Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Rescue Barn. The menu will be turkey, pot roast, potatoes, corn, pea, rolls and strawberry shortcake for dessert. The cost of the dinner is $15 a couple, $8 per person or $5 for those aged 12 and under. Monies raised by the event will go toward the purchase of two automated external defibrillators for the Saco Valley Fire Department and the Brownfield Fire Department. I was really trying to make money for the Lion’s Club third annual Ice Fishing Derby, but a boo-boo is a boo-boo.
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Valentine’s dinner at Masonic Hall
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 Recreation Complex on Route 302. The dinner menu is ham, meatloaf, seafood Newburg, potatoes, veggies and rolls, with dessert, coffee and punch. Raffle tickets will be on sale, and you can listen to quiet music while enjoying your meal. The Bridgton Democrats will meet on Sunday, Feb. 12 at 1:30 p.m. at the Bridgton Municipal Complex in the downstairs room off Iredale Street. They will be electing new officers for the year and discussing the upcoming democratic caucus on Sunday, Feb. 26 at 1:30 p.m. in the same location. For more information, call President Ken Murphy at 242-9417. St. Joseph Knights of Columbus Council 11376 will have their famous Baked Haddock Dinner at the St. Joseph Parish Hall, 225
South High Street, on Saturday, Feb. 11, starting at 5:30 p.m. The menu is haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, bread and dessert. Takeout will be available. The cost is $9 adults, $5 for children under 12. The play Almost, Maine by Lake Region Community Theater has been rescheduled for Friday through Sunday, Feb. 1012, with 7 p.m. curtain times on Friday and Saturday and a 2 p.m. Sunday matinee. It will be performed at the Magic Lantern Theatre on Main Street. For more information, call 838-3846. Free tax preparation for all ages is available from AARP volunteers on Thursdays and Fridays by appointment through tax filing season. For an appointment, call 647-3116. A free Community Kettle meal will be served on Thursday, Feb. 16, at 5 p.m. at the Community Center. Happy Valentine’s Day to all my friends and readers of my column. Stay well, stay warm and enjoy the day with God’s blessings.
The Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell will present “A Taste of Lovell” on Sunday, Feb. 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. This 12th annual fundraiser, formerly know as “Death by Chocolate,” will feature a variety of locally prepared desserts, appetizers and fruits, and an opportunity to socialize and enjoy music by Davy Sturtevant, as well as vote for your favorite dish. Sturtevant plays guitar, banjo and mandolin and has a repertoire that includes folk, jazz, blues, swing and old-time music. The cost will be $5 for five tastes, and $8 for 10 tastes of the locally prepared foods. Carryout boxes will also be available. All proceeds benefit the library. If you would like to cook or bake for this pre-Valentine’s Day event, stop by the library or call 925-3177 to add your name to the list of cooks. The top
three winners of the best dish will receive a lovely Valentine’s Day flower arrangement. Don’t miss this lovely afternoon of food and music.
‘A Taste of Lovell’ set for Feb.12 Book meeting
The Bridgton Public Library, Western Maine Family Literacy, and the Community Center invite you to a public meeting at the Bridgton Community Center on Thursday, Feb. 16, at 6:15 p.m. Come for the free Community Kettle dinner between 4:30 and 6 p.m., and stay for the Books for Bridgton brainstorming session to share your views about reading programs now available and those you would like to see in the future. For more information, call Annika Black at 647-2472.
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Medical Terminology: Through the study of medical terminology the student will be introduced to the language of medicine. Students will gain an understanding of basic elements, rules of building and analyzing medical words, and medical terms associated with the body as a whole. In addition to medical terms, common abbreviations will be covered. Class starts on March 1, and runs for 11 weeks. Compassionate Communication: Hurtful speech causes families to split, marriages to fail, friendships to dissolve, strife between neighbors. Or animosity among coworkers, and loss of jobs. This class will improve how we relate to one another and improve relationships with family, friends, and fellow employees. Class starts February 28, and runs for 10 weeks. Annuities and your Retirement: Do you know the different types of annuities and how they differ? What is a variable deferred or immediate fixed annuity? How could a 1035 exchange benefit you? All of these questions and more will be explained as we discuss the basics of annuities and how they can supplement your retirement income. February 16. Smoking Cessation through Hypnosis: Scott is certified and registered by the American Board of Hypnotherapy and has been in practice since 1996. Hypnosis is a state of mind in which suggestions are acted upon much more powerfully than is possible under normal conditions. While under hypnosis, one suppresses the power of conscious criticism. February 13. Reiki I: During this course participants will learn the Reiki hands on method of healing. This technique will help with stress-relief, relaxation, improved immune function, as well as decreased pain and discomfort. Participants will receive an attunement that created the channeling ability allowing them to work on themselves and loved ones. March 1 and March 9. Pet First Aid and CPR: Would you like to know what to do to help your dog or cat in a medical emergency? The goals of the cat and dog first aid presentation are to teach participants how to be prepared for emergencies that involve our pets and how to protect themselves and the animal from further harm, injury or suffering. February 29. Introduction to Stained Glass: In this stained glass class the students will learn the basic procedures of the process of making a stained glass window. Students will choose from a selection of patterns. You are encouraged to bring supplies if you have them. February 27 for 6 weeks. Short Story Revision: In this class you will analyze your scenes using the EDITS System. This system helps writers find a valance of emotion, dialogue, internalizations, tension, conflict, setting, descriptions, action, senses, body language, cues, scene structure and more. Students should bring a 4,000–6,000 word rough copy of a short story with them. February 29 for 10 weeks. Come and explore even more ways to save money by couponing. We will deepen our understanding of strategies beyond just groceries. Topics covered may be saving star, Upromise, rebates, how to get the free items and of course stacking coupons to get your best possible savings. March 1. Registration is simple and easy online, by mail or in person.
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Poland Stage Troupe at Harrison Library HARRISON — There will be laughs aplenty to shake off the mid-winter doldrums on Monday, Feb. 13, when The Poland Stage Troupe presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged at Harrison Village Library. This hilarious production features all 37 of the Bard’s plays performed by just three actors in 90 minutes. Cheer on the Tudor monarchs as they play football for the crown, salivate while Titus Andronicus hosts a cooking show, and finally discover while Hamlet is such an emotional wreck. The fun begins at 5:30 p.m.; there will be no charge for admission, although the troupe does the pass the hat in true Shakespearean fashion after the show. For more information, contact the library at 583-2970. Free Community Meal RAYMOND — Christ Chapel, 37 Northern Pines Road, is hosting a free Community Meal on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The menu is baked beans, hot dogs, kielbasa, casseroles, salad and desserts. Food is continually served, buffet-style. For more information, call 655-5058. Faith-based Movie NAPLES — The next free faith-based movie to be shown at the Cornerstone Gospel Church, 25 Sebago Road, will be Soul Surfer, a movie especially relevant for teens. It will be shown on Friday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m., with free snacks and drinks, but feel free to bring some homecooked goodies. Harrison VFW Dance HARRISON — The Harrison VFW Post on the Waterford Road in Harrison will be having a BYOB dance on Saturday, Feb. 18, from 8 p.m. to midnight, featuring rock music from the 50s and 60s played by the Rockin’ Roadrunners. Admission is $10 for anyone 21 and over. Call Ellen at 461-4558 for more information. Harrison VFW Breakfast HARRISON — The Harrison VFW Post on the Waterford Road in Harrison will hold its popular Public Breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 12, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the post on Route 35. The breakfast features scrambled eggs, French toast, pancakes, biscuits and country gravy, chili, bacon, sausage, home fries, fruit cup, sweet breads, orange juice and beverage. Donations will be accepted. EVENTS, Page A
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Rec ski program BROWNFIELD — Brownfield Recreation is sponsoring a five-week ski program open to all ages, regardless of ability level, at King Pine Ski Area in Madison, N.H. starting Sunday, Feb. 12 and continuing each Sunday thereafter until March 18. Lessons will be taught by experienced ski teachers at no charge, and participants don’t need to attend all five weeks. The cost is $22 weekly for adults, $15 weekly for ages 6-12, and free for children five and under. A $4 transportation fee is also
charged, and participants must by Cheryl Harmon cover cost of rentals (either $24, Naples Correspondent $18 or $10). 693-1040 A Brownfield town van, which seats 12, will leave at 11:45 a.m. chicomomma33@gmail.com on the Sundays, and participants are asked to arrive by 11:30 a.m. Skiing will run until 3:30 p.m., and the van will return by 4:30 p.m. Participants do not need to ride in the van to take part in the ski program; if providing your own transportation, you won’t have to pay the transportation fee. For all of you would be art- Portland. You must be, or Pre-registration is required; call 935-3800 or visit brownfiel- ists or all of our established one member of the team must drecdept@yahoo.com to sign up. artists, if you’re looking for be from one of the 43 memsomething to paint, enter eco- ber towns, including Naples, maine’s competition to paint a Casco, Harrison, Bridgton “Silver Bullet” recycling con- and others. Go to www.ecotainer with your own design. As maine.org to get your entry many as six winning designs form, specifications and rules. Or you can e-mail Shelly Dunn will be chosen. ecomaine will give each at dunn@ecomaine.org. Sounds like fun — and I winning team up to $500 for paint and supplies. The know we have some talented “Silver Bullet” can be deliv- painters in the area. This is ered to your address or your open to professionals and stuteam can go to ecomaine in dents of all ages.
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KEEPER OF TIME — Harry Hepburn III of Harrison will talk about antique clocks at the Raymond-Casco Historical Society on Monday, Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.
Antique clocks
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. Hepburn has been a full-time antiques dealer since 1971, and has specialized in antique clock repair since 1968. He is a licensed and bonded auctioneer and appraiser of antiques and personal property since 1977. He is well recognized throughout New England as an author-
ity on early clocks, period furniture and their accessories. Hepburn is on the Board of Directors of the Maine Antique Dealers Association. He is also the vice president of the Maine Chapter of the National Clock & Watch Collectors Association. If you have an antique clock, Hepburn encourages you to bring it when you attend. Everyone interested is welcome. There is no charge for admission to this presentation. For more information, visit the Society’s website at www. raymondcascohistory.org
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Please note: Deadline for all calendar submissions is Tuesday at noon. BALDWIN Feb. 10 — Mount Etna Grange #147 members night out, 5 p.m., Main Street Grill, Standish Corner; program to follow. FMI: 625-2360. BRIDGTON 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 appt. or FMI. Feb. 9 — Gathering Place Support Group, noon, Community Center. Feb. 9, 16 — Continuing Tai Chi, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Town Hall. 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, 13, 15, 17 — Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 to 10 a.m., Town Hall. FMI: 647-2402. Feb. 10, 17 — Mother Goose Time, 10:30 a.m., library. 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. 2729), 7 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 2 p.m. Sun.,
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(Continued from Page A) will be holding A Taste of Lovell on Sunday, Feb. 12, starting at 2 p.m. This is the tasty event that all chocolate lovers in the area look forward to. All the goodies are made by local people, all hoping to take home the winning prize. Come early so you get the pick of the crop before the best yummies are gone. It is an afternoon of delights and visiting with neighbors and friends, plus helping the library raise money so it can continue its great programs. I suggest you don’t eat lunch, because you’ll need room for the sweet and healthy desserts. Music will be provided by Davy Sturtevant. Don’t forget the Lovell United Church of Christ Youth Group will be having a Stew Supper on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. These young people are very good cooks and are fun to watch. The tab for dinner is $5 per person and
$10 per family. You can’t beat the price. The New Suncook special Father/Daughter Dinner will take place in the school cafeteria on Thursday, Feb. 16, beginning at 5:30 p.m. This is the night the little girls get dressed up for a very special date with the most important man in her life. A reminder, that reservations are needed and forms must be filled out. The fee of $15 a couple needs to be paid before that night. Have fun escorting your beautiful girls, dad or granddad or uncle — it will be a great time. The United Church of Christ Thrift Shop is having a monthlong February $ a bag sale. The racks are full to the point that the load is making them creak. So folks, help out by loading those bags and plunk down that $$$$ for real bargain. The shop is open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon.
Library adds new hours
DENMARK — New paint, inside and out, at the Denmark Public Library has made the building appealing, and the new carpet makes the inside look warm and comfortable. Patrons will have more chances than ever to see these improvements, as the library has added two hours in the evening on Tuesdays, allowing people who work out of town a chance to get to the library during the week. New books come in almost weekly, and Storytime is held each Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Library hours are Tuesdays from 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon, Thursdays from 3 to 8 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The library is located at 121 East Main Street, and the phone number is 452-2200.
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(Continued from Page A) Cooking with Lavender NAPLES — Master Gardener Betsey Ann Golon of Common Folk Herb Farm, Naples, will offer a Cooking with Lavender class, including lunch, on Wednesday, Feb. 15, or Sunday, Feb. 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Inn at Long Lake, 15 Lakehouse Road, Naples. Golon will explain how to incorporate this unique herb into your culinary creativity and will be available after the presentation for Q&A. Students may also tour the inn, inspired by America’s grand era of the 1920s-1930s. A complete light luncheon (included in the cost of the class) will be served in the inn’s Great Room,
with Golon’s lavender-amaretti cookies for dessert. Cost is $25 per person; advance registration is required. Class space is limited. Call 693-6226 for registration or information from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Brunch Buffet Benefit HARRISON — A brunch buffet will be served by the OHCHS Jazz Band and Chamber Choir on Sunday, Feb. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Olde Mill Tavern in Harrison. The cost is $10.99 per person for people 12 and over, and $6.99 for people under 12. Come and have some fun and food and help support the music department. There may also be some impromptu performances happening.
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Magic Lantern, Main St. FMI: 8383846. Feb. 11 — Lakeside Garden Club, 10 a.m., Community Center. Feb. 11-March 8 — Exhibit of entries for Art in the Park poster contest, noon to 4 p.m., Gallery 302, Main St. FMI: 647-2787. Feb. 11, 18 — Table Tennis, 1-4 p.m., Town Hall. FMI: 647-2847. 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: 2429417. Feb. 13 — Senior College event: A Tour of the William Perry House with Steve Stevens, 10 a.m. to noon, Main Hill. Feb. 13 — Tot Time, 10 a.m., No. Bridgton Library. Feb. 13 — Knitting Circle, 11 a.m., No. Bridgton Library. Feb. 13 — Golden Oldies Lunch Bunch, noon, Punkin Valley Restaurant, Rte. 302. FMI: 6473635. Feb. 13 — Cribbage, 2 p.m., Community Center. Feb. 13 — Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Community Center. Feb. 14 — Valentine’s Day: Loving Yourself with Affirmations, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Bridgton Medical Office Building Conference Room. FMI: 647-6120.
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Feb. 14 — Tai Chi Maine beginners’ class, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Town Hall. Feb. 14 — Bridge, 12:30 p.m., Community Center. Feb. 14 — Friends of the Bridgton Library, 1 p.m., library. Feb. 14 — Chickadee Quilters, 7 p.m., Community Center. Feb. 15 — Senior Lunch, Stephanie Fairchild from Opportunity Alliance, noon, Community Center. Feb. 15 — LEA Discovery Kids, 3 p.m., Community Center. Feb. 15 — Bible Study, 6 p.m., Community Center. Feb. 16 — Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club, 7:15 a.m., Alliance Church. Feb. 16, 17 — AARP Free Tax Preparations, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Community Center. FMI: 647-3116 for appt. or info. Feb. 16 — Gathering Place Support Group, noon, Community Center. Feb. 16 — Community Kettle, 5 p.m., Community Center. Feb. 16 — Books for Bridgton brainstorming session, 6:15 p.m., Community Center. FMI: 6472472. Feb. 16 — Chickadee Quilters, 7 p.m., Community Center. Feb. 18 — 90-minute Snowshoe Hike in Pondicherry Park by LELT, easy-moderate, meet 8:45 a.m. at Dunning Bridge behind Magic Lantern. FMI: 647-4352. Feb. 18 — Easy Riders Snowmobile Club Poker Rally/ Chinese Auction, 7 a.m., Community Center. BROWNFIELD 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, 9354617. Feb. 12 — Five-week ski program by Brownfield Rec starts, van leaves 11:45 a.m. for King Pine Ski Area, returns 4:30 p.m. FMI: 9353800. Feb. 17 — Playgroup, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Community Center. CASCO Feb. 12 — Book reading, Moonglow and Sun, by Eric Dibner with illustrations by Om Devi Reynolds, 4 p.m., library. FMI: 6274541. Feb. 14 — Storytime with Michelle, 10:30 a.m., library. DENMARK Feb. 11 — Denmark Republican Caucus, 10 a.m., Denmark Town Office. FMI: 512-2928. Feb. 15 — Storytime, 9:30 a.m., library.
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 — A Taste of Lovell, 2 to 4 p.m., library. FMI: 925-3177. Feb. 13 — Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., library. Feb. 13 — Adult Book Discussion Series, We Took to the Woods, by Louise Dickinson Rich, 1 p.m., library. Feb. 13 — Mouse Paint Storytime for G. K-2, 2:45 to 4 p.m., library. Feb. 14 — Sweetheart Dinner by Fryeburg Junior Rescue, 5-7 p.m., Rescue Barn. Feb. 15 — Charlotte’s Web for G. 3 & up, 2:45 to 4 p.m. Feb. 16 — Father/Daughter Dance, 5:30 p.m., New Suncook School. Feb. 17, 18 — Drawing for the non-artist with Margaret Nomentana, 7-9 p.m., library. Feb. 18 — Silent Auction to benefit Parmenter family, 4-7 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 857 Main St. FMI: 256-7363. NAPLES Feb. 9 — Lego Club, 3:30 p.m., library. Feb. 9 — Pajama Storytime, 6 p.m., library. Feb. 10, 13, 15, 17 — Step Into Fitness Indoor Walking Program, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Lake Region High School. FMI: 647-3116. Feb. 10 — Snowmobile Torch Light Parade, 6-8 p.m., begins at Black Bear Cafe, ends up Bray’s Brewpub. Feb. 10 — Free Family Skate Night, 6-9 p.m., Naples Ice Rink, behind American Legion, Rte. 11. Feb. 10 — Faith-based movie, Soul Surfer, 7 p.m., Cornerstone Gospel Church, 25 Sebago Rd. Feb. 11 — Hannaford United Way Ice Fishing Derby, starts at sunrise, ends 3:30 p.m., Long Lake. Feb. 11 — Naples Republican Caucus, 10 a.m. to noon, Singer Community Center, Village Green Lane. FMI: 693-7945. Feb. 11 — Post-derby social (Winter Carnival Party), 8 p.m., Merced’s, Brandy Pond. Feb. 14 — Storytime, 10:30 a.m., library. Feb. 14 — Make Valentine Treats, 3:30 p.m., library. Feb. 14 — Scrabble, 5:30 p.m., library. Feb. 15 — Book Group, Widows of the South, by Robert Hicks, 1:30 to 3 p.m., library. Feb. 15 — Movie at Your Library, To Kill A Mockingbird, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., library. Feb. 18, 19 — Lovell Lions Club Ice Fishing Derby, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., register at No. Lovell Grange Hall starting at 5 a.m. FMI: 9283744. Feb. 18 — Make a Fleece Hat, 11 a.m., library.
FRYEBURG 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 — Oxford County Republican Caucus (Fryeburg, Brownfield, Hiram & Lovell), 10 a.m., Molly Ockett Middle School, Rte. 302. FMI: 875-2229. Feb. 11 — Metropolitan Opera Live! in HD, Gotterdammerung, noon, Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy. FMI: 935-9232. Feb. 13 — Fryeburg Bridge, 12:30 p.m., Legion Hall, Bradley St. Feb. 15 — Author David Brooks discusses The Social Animal, 7:30 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy. FMI: 935-9232. Feb. 16 — Leonardo Live from the U.K. National Gallery, 7:30 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy. FMI: 935-9232. Feb. 17 — Open House and Market Volatility Presentation with Neil Hause of Fidelity Investments, 2-6 p.m., Ameriprise Financial, 235 Bridgton Rd., unit 2. FMI: 9351340. Feb. 17 — With Love - The Songs of Barbra Streisand - a Valentine’s Event, featuring Mary Bastoni-Rebmann, 7 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy. FMI: 935-9232. Feb. 18 — Carbon Leaf concert, 7:30 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy. FMI: 935-9232. HARRISON Feb. 9, 16 — Drumming, Dance & Hoops, 6 p.m., Community Room, fire station. FMI: 583-2241. Feb. 11 — Harrison Republican Caucus, 9 a.m., Harrison Fire Station Community Room. Feb. 12 — VFW Breakfast, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., VFW Post, Waterford Rd. Feb. 12 — Brunch buffet by OHCHS Jazz Band and Chamber Choir, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Olde Mill Tavern. Feb. 13 — Poland Stage Troupe presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged, 5:30 p.m., library. FMI: 583-2970. Feb. 13 — Coed Adult Pickup Basketball, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Harrison Elementary School gym. Feb. 14 — Coed Teen Pickup Basketball, 6-8 p.m., Harrison Elementary School gym. Feb. 18 — VFW Dance with Rockin’ Roadrunners, 8 p.m. to midnight, VFW Post, Waterford Rd. LOVELL Feb. 9-29 — February $1 a Bag Sale, 10 a.m. to noon Mon., Wed., Sat., Lovell United Church of Christ, Rte. 5.
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RAYMOND Feb. 9 — Raymond Republican Party Caucus, 7 p.m., Raymond Town Office. FMI: 329-6148. Feb. 13 — Storytime for Babies, 10 a.m., Pre-schoolers, 11 a.m., library. Feb. 13 — Harry Hepburn on antique clocks by RaymondCasco Historical Society, 6:30 p.m., Raymond Public Safety Building, Rte. 302. Feb. 15 — Storytime for Toddlers, 10 a.m., library. SEBAGO Feb. 13 — Maple Grove Grange #148 Knit Whits and Friends, Breakfast with Santa work session, bring sandwich, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Burns’ house. FMI: 7872489. WATERFORD Feb. 12 — Waterford World’s Fair Association meeting, 2 p.m., Waterford Town Office. FMI: 5952430. Feb. 16 — Wilkins Community House Potluck Supper, 6 p.m., Wilkins House, Waterford Flat. AREA EVENTS Feb. 10, 17 — Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club, 9:15 a.m., Rec. bldg., King St., Oxford. FMI: 783-4153, 743-9153. 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, 18 — Beginning Knitters, 10 to 11 a.m., Soldiers Memorial Library, Hiram. FMI: 625-4650. 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. Feb. 13 — Open Mic Night with Mountain Top Music Center performers, 6:30 p.m., Conway Library, Conway, N.H. Feb. 14 — Eaton Sat Sang spiritual film, Living Matrix, 6:30 p.m., Conway Library, Conway, N.H. Feb. 14 — Breastfeeding Class, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Harper Conference Center, 193 Main St., Norway. FMI: 743-1562, ext. 6951. Feb. 15 — Knotty Knitters, noon to 2 p.m., Soldiers Memorial Library, 85 Main St., Hiram. FMI: 625-4650. Feb. 15 — Independent Film Series, If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle, 2 p.m., Conway Library, Conway, N.H. Feb. 15 — Bones of an English garden with Edith Ellis of Sunnyside Gardens, 4 p.m., McLaughlin Garden, So. Paris.
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As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, Almost, Maine’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal and the hearts mend — almost — in this delightful midwinter night’s dream. It’s Almost, Maine: a town which has come to be loved by audiences all over the country.
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Ice Derby still on Rezoning debate: Cart before horse?
(Continued from Page A) said. Currently, the ice is too thin to support the other activities associated with the Naples Winter Carnival. “It’s just not safe to put all kinds of weight on the ice right now,” Allen said. However, a handful of events will remain on the weekend line-up, including a torch-light parade on snowmobiles that travels from Black Bear Café to Bray’s Brewpub & Eatery via trail system from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday; a family skating event at the Naples Ice Rink at the American Legion’s fields on Friday evening; and a post-derby social event held at Merced’s starting at 8 p.m. Saturday. “We wanted to salvage those events,” Allen said. “People are going to be in town, and they’ll want something to do.” The part of the rumor that is true — the cancellation of carnival activities including the Radar Run and Poker Run snowmobile events held on the ice — includes the fireworks display that draws a post-sunset crowd to downtown Naples, Allen said. So, if people park their vehicles on the Causeway on Saturday night — and look up in the sky for a fireworks show, they will be let down. The annual pyrotechnical treat was cancelled because a pyro-technician usually sets up a tractor-trailer on the ice in the middle of the lake and lights the fireworks display from that frozen venue. “We need 15 inches of ice to get the rigs we want out there,” Allen said. On Long Lake, the ice thickness (which has been recorded at 10 inches) will be sufficient for the ice-fishing activities associated with the annual derby. In recent weeks, ice-fishing shacks and lightweight all-terrain vehicles have dotted the winter landscape as ice-fishing enthusiasts test the waters prior to Saturday’s derby. Locals have respected the thin ice so far, Allen said. “I haven’t seen any trucks out on any lake,” he said. “And, if someone did drive a truck out there, it would be ‘Watch out because they’d break through the ice.’” During the years he has been involved with the winter carnival (as a member of Muddy River Sno Seekers, the snowmobile club that hosts the event) Allen does not remember a lack of ice canceling carnival activities. “I have never seen it cancelled because there was not
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enough ice. This is the thinnest ice ever,” he said. “I’m at my place of business, The Causeway Marina, right now. I am looking out over the open water. There is always open water where the channel is, but usually my shoreline is frozen in. Right along my shoreline is open water. I’ve never seen it like this before.” Naples Town Manager Derik Goodine was shocked when he recently walked down to Brandy Pond and saw how “ice free” it was. Goodine recalled one winter when the Naples Winter Carnival was postponed because of “too much snow.” He said that winter he received quite a bit of ribbing from townspeople for the reason behind the derby delay. He explained the weight of the snow on the ice created unsafe conditions several years ago. “Canceling the carnival because there isn’t enough ice — that is definitely a first,” Goodine said. “But, the ice-fishing derby is still happening.” The ice-fishing derby provides ample reason for folks to head to Long Lake this Saturday. “Hannaford (derby) brings a big crowd in. And, it’s all right down on the town beach,” Allen said. “Hannaford donates a lot of food to the community, which is awesome.” Last year, the derby attracted more than 300 anglers and raised more than $20,000, according to Michael Nale, a Hannaford inventory analyst who organizes the event with fellow associates Mathew Welch and Dean Sawyer. “It has become an annual tradition for a lot of families that attracts big crowds to Long Lake. There’s some serious competition too, among kids and adults. The adult winner last year brought in a 6-pound, 2foot long trout,” Nale said. Cash prizes for the adult division includes $500, $300 and $200 for the largest brown trout or salmon; $100 and $50 for top finishers in the adult pickerel division. Cash prizes offered for the kids’ division are $100, $50 and $25 for the largest brown trout or salmon; $50 and $25 in the children’s pickerel division. Winners in each division receive gift certificates from the Kittery Trading Post. Allen is looking forward to Friday night’s torchlight parade. “We had 50 people show up last year,” he said, adding he expects a good turnout for the event. “We hand out torch lights. You know the flashlights that are used at airports to guide airplanes in. We hand several of those out; and we head toward the trails.”
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amendments as written. In an interview with The Bridgton News prior to the rezoning vote, Manoian made no mention of the DEP’s concerns until they were raised by a reporter who had received a copy of the letter from Morse. “Why didn’t someone on this board say, wait a minute,” asked resident Glen “Bear” Zaidman, pointing out that the Planning Board has a long tradition of holding numerous workshops on amendments before bringing new language before voters. As it was, the board held just one meeting on the ordinance amendments before approving them after a brief public hearing in a 3 to 2 vote (Fred Packard and Ken Murphy opposed) — and never even saw the language before that meeting, held Oct. 25. Packard agreed. “We didn’t have the opportunity to do what the planning board does well,” referring to the methodical process of writing ordinance amendment language. Zaidman said Avesta should have come to the board first to talk about its plans. Resident Mark Lopez agreed, saying the process has been one of “putting the cart before the horse.” Board member Ken Murphy said, “I feel very strongly that this was rushed to judgment” in order to entice Avesta to commit to plans to build a 21-unit affordable housing complex on the former Chapter 11 property in Pondicherry Square. Murphy said he recently talked to Avesta officials and was told that originally, “they weren’t even planning to build until the fall of 2012.” Collins acknowledged that the rezoning was clearly driven by the Avesta project. “This was always about Avesta,” he said. Zaidman thanked him for that statement, pointing out that municipal officials were
PORTLAND — The beach can beckon, even in February — and especially for a good cause. On Saturday, the fifth annual Portland Polar Dip to benefit Camp Sunshine will take place at noon at East End Beach in Portland. Hardy fundraisers will plunge into the chilly waters of Casco
Bay to raise money to help send more families to Camp Sunshine (www.campsunshine.org), a one-of-a-kind national retreat in Casco, for children with lifethreatening illnesses and their families. Each individual participant is encouraged to raise a minimum of $100 in pledges for Camp Sunshine and those who do will
receive an “I DID IT!” t-shirt. All proceeds will benefit Camp Sunshine. To pledge online and for more information on the event, visit www.freezinforareason.com East End beach is located at the base of Portland’s Eastern Promenade. Registration begins at 11 a.m. with the plunge set for noon. The goal is to raise
$25,000 — enough to fund more than a dozen additional families at Camp Sunshine. “The reality of this event is that the discomfort our plungers feel for just a moment will never compare to what our families go through during the course of their child’s illness,” said Michael Smith, director of Special Events at Camp Sunshine.
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visitors to good viewing points and bring them back.” “A little more snow would help — but we’re in good shape,” Mains said Feb. 7. “We are expecting a bigger than normal turnout of sled dog teams, as there are no other races being held that weekend,” he added. Said Mains, “One of the great
things about this sled dog course is it’s very viewer friendly!” The majority of the sled dog teams participating in the Mushers’ Bowl races are members of the Downeast Sled Dog Club with members in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont, according to Mains. The Mushers’ Bowl races are sanctioned by the International Sled Dog Racing
Association, he said. The sled dog teams will compete in different types of races including the one-dog skijor, the four-dog speed, the three-dog junior, the six-dog speed and the two-dog skijor. Go to mainelakeschamber. com for more information, or call the Chamber’s Office at 6473472.
Mushers set to race Feb. 18-19
weekend of Jan. 21 and 22 when other scheduled events were held. Mains said Five Fields Farm owner Tom Gyger and racecourse groomer Paul Field “are the key persons that make the event at the farm possible.” Gyger and Field have set up a ride system of sleds that will move people into viewing areas and vistas along the scenic course. “The sleds hold three people,” said Mains, “and they will take
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Zaidman pointed out that when he brought forth proposed amendments to the Timber Harvesting Ordinance, the board went over language for nearly a year before bringing the revisions before voters. “Why now, when we’re looking at one of the biggest things to happen in this town in a decade,” was new language rushed through with nearly no planning board review, he asked. “It doesn’t make any sense to me.” Lopez also pointed out the irony in that Avesta’s current proposal does not include any ground-floor commercial plans for the apartment complex, even though Manoian said the development would serve as a model of the promise of form-based codes. Collins, responding to concerns that the “per-bedroom” language could overburden local sewer capacity, said any new development reviewed under the new shoreland rules would still have to pass muster with the Site Plan Review Ordinance, which requires adequate subsurface sewage disposal be in place. “I hear your comments loud and clear — the fast track leaves us with egg on our face, but the horse is out of the barn,” said Collins. The only recourse for those who feel that the vote, though legal, was improper, he said, would be to ask selectmen to call for a new vote in June to amend the Dec. 13 vote. But Miller said it would be better to “wait and see what is going to happen” when Avesta submits its plans. “The electorate was uninformed,” countered Packard. “No one knew what they were voting on. I think it has to go back to the public. If we have three-bedroom units (instead of the 19 one-bedroom and 2 two-bedroom unit complex as stated by Avesta), we’ve opened Pandora’s Box on Main Street.”
Polar Dip benefits Camp Sunshine
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a motor vehicle accident. “You have to drive like a normal citizen when you’re driving. When you’re behind the wheel, you have to watch out for you and everyone else that’s on the road,” Cox said. Serving on the fire department has been a learning experience. “I’ve learned through what I have seen. I’ve seen stuff happen that puts other people at risk that you wouldn’t see every day,” he said. “Like heating the house with the oven, or operating a woodstove that hasn’t been cleaned for four or five years, or not having the woodstove inspected before using it.” Cox grew up in Sebago, but has since moved to Naples. He holds a full-time job in Raymond. The dream of being a firefighter has not been a lifelong one, Cox said. It wasn’t until he was a teenager attending Lake Region High School that this objective came into focus. “I was interested in getting into this field all through high school. My senior year, my friends were all doing it and they said they liked it, and I wanted to check it out,” he said. “I thought I would like it. And, it turned out I love firefighting. I have friends from every department in the Lake Region. We’re all pretty good friends.”
careful, before the vote, to say that the rezoning would not benefit any one project but the entire downtown. Collins added that he supported the rezoning because “It was the chance to redeem a blighted property in a prominent part of Main Street.” Avesta is expected to submit its plans for the $4 million subsidized housing project by the end of February. Packard, referring to the Nov. 22 letter, said he finds it disturbing that “I was not informed that I was going to vote on something that wasn’t going to be approved.” At the last selectmen’s meeting, Berkowitz said the Nov. 22 letter “was posturing,” and reflected the DEP’s lack of direction as to how to balance enforcement of shoreland zoning rules with the governor’s directive to the agency to act in a more “businessfriendly” manner to stimulate economic development. Both Collins and member Dee Miller pointed out, however, that it has not been uncommon for the DEP to make changes to town-approved ordinance amendments. Legally, the DEP can only rule on ordinance changes after they have been acted upon by the town’s legislative body. Miller also pointed out that Collins wanted the board to have the opportunity to review the amendments prior to the vote with DEP officials, but that Manoian urged immediate action, or “the (Avesta) project might have been lost.” She said that the customary process of holding multiple workshops on ordinance changes wasn’t followed because the amendments were not initiated by the board, but by Manoian. Lopez also pointed out that the board had no input in the DEP’s request to document “special local conditions” unique to Bridgton to justify its request for a lower minimum lot size than state rules allow.
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