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Bridgton, Maine

February 18, 2016

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Bottled gas do-over ordered

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer In a rare reversal, the Bridgton Board of Appeals has vacated, or canceled, a Nov. 3, 2015, permit granted by the Bridgton Planning Board for Bridgton Bottled Gas. The Appeals Board ruled unanimously Jan. 28 that the Planning Board — despite a three-month review — wasn’t given sufficient evidence in several areas to justify its approval of a new 30,000-gallon bulk storage propane tank at the corner of Route 302 and Raspberry Lane.

The Appeals Board ordered that the project be remanded back to the Planning Board to reopen the public hearing so that new evidence can be heard, related to abutters’ concerns about potential negative impacts to their residential side street.

Since that decision by the Appeals

Board, appellants Robert and Rita Tyszka of Raspberry Lane have asked the Appeals Board to reconsider its decision, hoping to convince members that the project is not in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. The Appeals Board, which had earlier ruled the project was in compliance, will meet tonight, Feb. 18, at 6:30 p.m. to decide whether to reconsider their Jan. 28 vote. If they agree to look further into that issue, a separate meeting will be scheduled to hear legal arguments from both sides.

In its initial appeal, the Tyszkas contended that the Planning Board’s findings were not supported by substantial evidence in the record with respect to: • Preserving and enhancing the landscape; • Relationship to surroundings; • Vehicular access; • Emergency vehicle access; • Municipal services; • Air pollution; • Water use; • Noise; and •

Financial and technical capacity.

It took the Appeals Board two lengthy meetings with courtroom legal arguments on both sides, as well as frequent interjections of advice from their own attorney, before finally issuing a nine-page finding ordering the Planning Board to reopen the public hearing.

They ordered the Planning Board to hold the hearing so they could hear new evidence in order to clarify its findings and conclusion, limited to the following review standards: • Pedestrian traffic conditions and pedestrian-vehicle contacts; • Impact on emergency medical services; • Consultation concerning air quality laws and regulations; • Impacts of noise from the property in terms of trucks arriving and leaving, and filling their tanks; BOTTLED GAS, Page 3A

Streetscape design kickoff: Big turnout shows love of Main St.

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Over 40 residents gathered at the Bridgton Community Center last week to ensure the best future for the town’s heart and soul — downtown Main Street.

Eloquent words by Town Manager Bob Peabody kicked off the meeting, as the audience learned they were in good hands: Peabody grew up in a downtown merchant family that ran a clothing store, so he understands the passion Bridgtonites have for their unique downtown. He also led a similar streetscape redesign when he was town manager in Rockport.

“What you have to do, is to make your downtown an experience,” Peabody said.

“And part of the way to do that

WHAT’S THE FIRST WORD that comes to mind when you think of Bridgton? Here are some of the answers given at last week’s Streetscape Design kickoff meeting, with larger type indicating multiple responses. Planners say feedback from residents will be critical to the success of the design, and have set a number of ways for the public to give their input. is to make your downtown visually interesting.”

With Route 302 being the second-highest traveled high-

way in Maine, and Bridgton’s Main Street commercial district halfway between Portland and North Conway,

N.H., “We’re in a great spot,” Peabody said. “It doesn’t get any better than that. We already have the bones on our Main Street for making it vibrant, fun and economically viable. Having done this before, it’s my experience that if we take this project on in earnest, we will experience that economic vitality.”

Jeff Hyland, owner of Ironwood Design Group, explained the importance of public participation in the early stages of creating a streetscape design, which the town has hired him to do. “It’s about creating a clear identity” and then expressing it visually (through curb appeal, lighting, crosswalks and such), so that it reflects your values and identity,” he said.

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Hospital to expand waiting room

With the help of a significant donation by a Lake Region resident, Bridgton Hospital will begin expanding its Emergency Department waiting room beginning this month.

“Thanks to a very generous donation from a close friend and community member, the hospital is moving forward with renovations starting February 22. The donation will have a significant impact for us and we are very humbled by the generosity,” said Bridgton Hospital President David Frum.

After hearing from some patients with concerns that the waiting area was too small to accommodate patients and visi-

tors in wheelchairs, the hospital decided to expand and renovate the waiting room area. Since first moving into the building when it was newly-opened in 2002, the Emergency Department waiting room has “always been a pressure point for the organization,” Frum explained.

The waiting room area, which currently accommodates just 16 plastic chairs, will be expanded by 473 square feet, creating a more accessible and conducive environment for handicap patients. The chairs will be replaced with more comfortable, aesthetically appealing chairs. The new area will also feature more natural

lighting, as well as a play area for children.

“The ED waiting room was undersized when we moved in here, especially during the summer months when our patient population increases and our volumes nearly double on a daily basis. The waiting area seems even smaller then and we end up with patients waiting outside,” said Bridgton Hospital Director of Nursing Jill Rollins. “Currently, it is not a comfortable, warm or overlyfriendly environment.”

With the recent donation of $300,000, as well as funds raised through the hospital’s annual golf tournament, the hospital will create a much

more accessible and patientfriendly waiting room while also significantly improving the aesthetics of the room. The project will more than double the number of seats that can be accommodated in the waiting room. In addition, alcoves will be built for those in wheelchairs, and will include charging stations for electric wheelchairs. A play space for children will include toys, puzzles, coloring books, and other “child-friendly” features.

Throughout the construction period, exterior signage will be placed to direct traffic in and around the emergency department areas closed for EXPANSION, Page 10A

Tanker driver cited for effort HARRISON — Scott Edwards, a hometown hero and well-known Poland Spring employee, was one of four employees to receive the Nestlé Waters North America President’s Award in January, presented by Tim Brown, CEO and president of Nestlé Waters North America.

The award recognizes Edwards’ commitment to his local community, dedication to Poland Spring and his genuine personality, as noted by many of those who nominated him.

“Part of what makes Nestlé Waters so successful is the people who not only display kindness and a commitment to the job, but also reflect our values in their community.

Scott’s extensive involvement in his town and his commitment to success are just a few of the reasons we are so proud to have him on our team,” said Brown. In the nominations, many of his colleagues described Edwards’ generosity and involvement in the community.

Edwards is recognized locally for his participation in Camp Sunshine, a recreational camp for children facing life-threatening illnesses, and for taking part in the Wreaths Across America convoy in 2014, hauling 3,600 wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery to lay on the graves of military veterans.

DRIVER, Page 10A

FREEZING OR NOT SO BAD? — After some bitter cold days recently, Mother Nature has given the Lake Region a reprieve with above freezing temps. But, what will Highland Lake water be like when jumpers take part in the annual Freezing for a Reason Saturday. Here, John Tevanian reacts as he hits the water during last year’s fundraiser.

(File Photo) What: Freezing for a Reason, fundraiser for the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter When: Saturday, 2 p.m., an hour LATER than previous years’ start time Where: Highland Lake in Bridgton How much: $50 minimum to jump; $5 for button to attend the Winter Carnival and be eligible for prize drawings

More jumpers, thin ice predicted

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer Jumping into a western Maine lake during Feburary is not for the faint of heart.

It takes a hearty soul to jump into 40 degree water in the middle of winter.

Despite that, one organizer of the Freezing For a Reason polar plunge predicts that a record number of jumpers will test their mettle at Highland Lake this Saturday.

“On Tuesday, we had 54 preregistered jumpers. I think this will be a record year for jumpers. I know major teams have not signed up yet,” according to Joan McBurnie, the executive director of Harvest Hills Animal Shelter.

“I hear there is a team dressing in orange this year.

I know there will be a man dressed in a tuxedo. Some people say they are not telling me what their costumes are because they want me to be surprised,” McBurnie said.

There is still time to register as a jumper, she said.

“We want to encourage people to sign up. They could come in today or Friday to get the paperwork done. That means less paperwork down at the lake,” McBurnie said.

“We are trying to get people signed up sooner. At least, we have 54 people preregistered. If we have 15 to 20 more FREEZING, Page 10A

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ACTION HONORED — Tim Brown, CEO and president of Nestlé Waters North America (right), presents Harrison resident and Poland Spring employee Scott Edwards with the Nestlé Waters North America President’s Award.

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Casco land sale to recoup unpaid taxes

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Almost onedozen pieces of property will be offered at prices, starting at 40% of the assessed value of the land.

This month, the Casco Board of Selectmen approved the sale of 11 tax-acquired lots through the closed bid process.

Therefore, those lots will be advertised and interested parties can offer a price to the

town. The properties will be sold using the quitclaim deed process.

According to Casco Town Manager Dave Morton, the town staff “will develop a folder on each property.”

The property folders will allow people interested in investing in any of the lots to view maps, assessed valuations and other pertinent information, he said.

Not only will the sales of the lots generate lost tax

revenue, but also the foreclosed land sales will serve as a reminder that not paying property taxes in the Town of Casco has consequences.

“Also, it is a great stimulus for people to come in and pay their taxes. It gives people a wake-up call,” Morton said.

One tax-acquired property will be sold via the public auction method, per the selectmen’s unanimous vote.

LAND, Page 9A

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — It became very clear on Monday night that most Naples residents do not like the idea of paying an annual business equipment tax, especially on items for which they have already paid a pretty penny plus sales tax.

However, it was equally clear that many in the audience view the personal property tax as a lawful and valuable revenue stream.

Without it, the brunt of the cost of operating the town will fall on the shoulders of the landowners.

If a policy is adopted, it would provide the Town of Naples with leverage to get unpaid personal property taxes — provided those debts are not more than 10 years old.

The Naples Budget Committee Chairman Jim Turpin weighed in on the hot-button topic.

Turpin likened the personal property tax process to buying an automobile.

The buyer pays a sales tax

when purchasing a vehicle; and then, the new car owner pays an excise tax to the town in which he or she resides, he said.

The personal property tax “is a valid revenue stream,” Turpin said.

If the Town of Naples is “not regimented and consistent about it, that revenue should be made up elsewhere,” he said.

“I believe the budget committee’s focus is to maintain the budget where it is now. We don’t want our mil rate getting away from us,” Turpin said.

On Monday, the Naples Board of Selectmen elected to table the personal property tax policy until it heard back from the town assessor, John E. O’Donnell & Associates, Inc. Chairman Bob Caron II said he was waiting on that piece of information.

“I was hoping by tonight to have a number for what he (the assessor) would charge the town. I don’t think we want to move forward unless we know the cost,” Caron said.

In the past, the town has relied on an honor system or self-disclosure when it comes to knowing what taxable items are owned by area businesses. However, that tactic seems uneven with some people declaring items and paying the tax, while others do not.

Rather, the personal property tax status list appears to be lopsided.

Resident Jim Grattelo expressed that concept.

Grattelo said that the tax was unfairly doled out to some business owners while other businesses in the public eye get off scot-free. (The origin of the phrase scot-free means to be exempt from royal taxes.)

“Nobody likes paying personal property taxes.”

Grattelo said, adding that elected officials do not possess the power to decide who is taxed and who is not.

“Either abolish the whole thing or not,” he said.

“There should be policy for collecting personal property taxes,” he said.

“If not, refund the money TAX, Page 9A

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February 18, 2016, The Bridgton News, Page 3A

Streetscape design kickoff (Continued from Page 1A) “Bridgton is an amazing community because you have so much going on, in a relatively small footprint,” Hyland said. “I can’t think of a community that has both a large wild area (Pondicherry Park) and then just a short walk to the beach. It’s really an unusual community.”

With him was landscape architect Jen Martel, who got THE PROJECT AREA for Bridgton’s Main Street Streetscape redesign runs from people talking and laughing Main Hill at the Civil War Monument to Mechanic Street at lower Main Street, just by asking a simple question: past Food City. It also includes two areas of potential future development — Park how long have you lived or Street and Depot Street. worked in Bridgton. Nine

people said 20 years or more, 12 people said 10 to 20 years, seven said five to 10 years and 12 were “newcomers” of five years or less. All of the data collected at the meeting, as well as subsequent meetings, will be available on the website www.bridgtonmainstreet. wordpress.com Martel and Hyland asked the group a series of questions: • Why do you come to Main Street; • What is the first word that comes to mind when you think of Main Street, and • Is there anything you’d like to

Bottled gas plan do-over ordered that the Planning Board had insufficient evidence to rule as they did, and that they needed to have that evidence supplied in order for the approval to be valid. At their second meeting on the appeal, on Jan. 7, Chairman John Schuettinger read a statement of apology for what he said were “ill-considered” remarks that sharply criticized the Planning Board’s review of the project.

“Members of the Planning Board provide a vital service for our community, and it requires a great deal of time and commitment,” Schuettinger said. “It is rare that any of their decisions come before this board, and it is my hope that both boards can continue to work harmoniously and in the best interests of our fellow citizens.”

The Appeals Board’s decision stopped short of nullifying the Planning Board’s decision, which would have

freed the Tyszkas up to sue the board in Superior Court.

The Appeals Board also had the option of upholding the Planning Board’s decision, but chose this middle ground because they believed errors had been made in the review.

The Appeals Board’s finding stated, “In sum, we conclude that the (Tyszka’s) procedural claims of error, whether considered individually or collectively, are insufficient grounds to reverse the Planning Board’s decision.”

The Appeals Board said it was “unpersuaded” by many other concerns about the process raised by the Tyszkas, other than the five review standards cited.

As example, the finding discussed the Tyszka’s claim of bias and conflict of interest by then-Bridgton Bottled Gas

co-owner Todd Perreault, who acted in his role as the town’s Assistant Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director in helping Fire Chief Glen Garland review the project’s fire safety protocols. Other allegations made by the Tyszkas were that there was an improper notification of abutters, construction of an entrance road before approval was granted and failure to get updated impact statements from department heads.

In appealing the Appeals Board decision, the Tyszkas stated, “We are not trying to be difficult in any way.” But they said the decision “failed to consider our very critical argument” about non-compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. The property is not in a growth area, the Tyszkas

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The Tyszkas said appealing the Bridgton Bottled Gas project has been a timeconsuming and expensive process, but “We are simply trying to protect our home values and seek basic safety assurances.”

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(Continued from Page 1A) • Whether the propane tank filling station is an industrial use and, if so, whether it constitutes a public nuisance.

The issues cited by the Appeals Board were only a fraction of the concerns raised by the Tyszkas. The couple also questioned whether an irregularity occurred when Bridgton Bottled Gas sold the property to Stone Road Energy, LLC shortly after the Planning Board approved the plans.

The Appeals Board agreed that the new owners must submit proof of their technical and financial capacity, just as Bridgton Bottled Gas had done. Since Stone Road has already agreed to do so, that becomes a non-issue.

The Appeals Board was careful not to substitute their own judgment as to whether certain requirements were met. Instead, they emphasized that the record showed

change about Main Street. The answers came quick, and were diverse and numerous, but echoed a common desire for a streetscape that is pedestrianfriendly, welcoming to visitors and mindful of the beauty of the lakes and natural resources within a short distance from the retail heart of town.

“When businesses flourish, everyone flourishes, and it creates excitement and vitality,” said Hyland.

He then got down to the harder questions of what people would like to see changed, and what is seen as the problem spots of Main Street.

Here’s a sampling of those answers, which will all be available on the website, with more to come as residents chime in through e-mails or by attending office hours or future meetings.

• What to change, or problem spots — power lines, empty buildings, speeding traffic, refurbish existing buildings, rebuild sidewalks, install more flower boxes, relocate crosswalks, consider brick sidewalks, pocket parks, bumpouts (like in front of Beth’s Cafe), improve signage, create better visibility for vehicles turning onto Main Street from some side streets, especially Depot Street next to DESIGN, Page 4A

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Page 4A, The Bridgton News, February 18, 2016

On the Bridgton Police blotter

Charged for filing a false report

A Sebago woman has been charged with filing a Lindsay J. Anderson false public report regarding an alleged sexual assault in July 2014.

Lindsay J. Anderson, 34, was arrested by Cumberland County Sheriff deputies last Thursday, Feb. 11 at 4 p.m., at her residence for an outstanding warrant charging false public report/alarm.

The warrant stems from a July 2014 incident where Anderson alleged she was car-jacked in the Town of Gorham and forced to drive to a remote wooded location in Sebago, where she was allegedly sexually assaulted by two unknown men.

The incident was investigated by members of the Sheriff’s Office over the course of nearly nine months, at which time, the case was presented to the District Attorney’s Office seeking an arrest warrant.

Anderson was transported to the Cumberland County Jail, where she was booked on the above warrant. Her bail was set at $3,000 cash.

These incidents appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter between the dates of Monday, Feb. 8 and Sunday, Feb. 14 (This is only a partial listing).

Monday, February 8 8:42 a.m. Ten Lakes Chiropractic reported an attempted burglary sometime over the weekend.

11:45 a.m. A Gibbs Avenue resident suspects someone broke into her house about a month ago and stole some medical equipment.

2:43 p.m. Maine State Police assisted Officer McCormick in responding to an assault on Knights Hill Road.

7:21 p.m. A three-car accident occurred at the corner of South High Street and Sandy Creek Road.

9:30 p.m. A caller said people were flashing their lights at him because he was driving in the center of the road, headed north on Portland Road from Naples.

11:21 p.m. A tractor-trailer was stuck trying to get up Main Hill.

Tuesday, February 9 1:51 p.m. A couple of snowmobilers “mowed” over the trees of a Salmon Pont Road resident.

7:45 p.m. Five or six gunshots were

heard in the area of Pond Road.

Wednesday, February 10 10:17 a.m. One vehicle backed into another at the post office parking lot.

1:09 p.m. A logging truck with a chipper took down phone lines near the Sweden and Kilgore Roads. The lines were removed from the road and Fairpoint was notified.

Thursday, February 11 12:32 a.m. A Willett Road resident said their son showed up and he was off his meds.

7:59 p.m. A Honda CRV and a Toyota collided on North High Street.

2:08 p.m. A Chevy truck and a Honda sedan collided near 82 Main Street.

2:23 p.m. A Honda Civic slid into a ditch on South Bridgton Road.

2:27 p.m. A Chrysler Pacifica SUV slid off the road on South Bridgton Road.

3:30 p.m. A mentally-challenged adult was being combative and refused a caregiver’s instructions to get into the car, near Main Street and Gibbs Avenue.

7:38 p.m. A large fire, with the house already leveled, was reported near the corner of South High Street and Woods Pond Drive.

Friday, February 12

8:31 a.m. A Green Street resident received a suspicious recorded call saying it was the IRS. 1:06 p.m. A small sedan was operating on the wrong side of the road on North High Street.

4:55 p.m. A caller said he lost his prescription either at Hannaford or at the laundry, and was afraid a child might find it.

5:59 p.m. A Sea Gull Lane resident reported receiving a scam IRS call.

6:32 p.m. A burglary in progress was reported at a South High Street residence.

9:45 p.m. A car slid into a tree on Ledges Road.

Saturday, February 13 8:59 a.m. A worker needed to plow the Family Dollar parking lot, and wanted to know if a BMW parked there could be legally towed.

11:57 a.m. The owner of woodlands off Route 302 wanted to speak with an officer about damage done to the property by a male.

12:16 p.m. A wallet was found at Renys and turned into the police station.

Sunday, February 14 7:21 p.m. A male wearing only limited clothing was locked out of his home on Wayside Avenue.

Fryeburg Police Streetscape design kickoff

These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing): Monday, February 8 12:37 p.m. Civil matter on West Fryeburg Road.

12:50 p.m. Civil issue at a Portland Street residence.

6 p.m. Peace officer detail on Lovewell Pond Road.

Tuesday, February 9 3:43 a.m. Police assisted Fryeburg Rescue on a call at a Main Street residence.

12:31 p.m. Police assisted Fryeburg Rescue with a call at a Portland Street store.

4:38 p.m. Peace officer detail on Maple Street.

9:33 p.m. Drug complaint at a Main Street business.

Wednesday, February 10 12:26 p.m. Civil issue on Fish Street.

5:10 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Menotomy Road.

Thursday, February 11 9:14 p.m. Police served a restraining order on Hemlock Bridge Road.

Friday, February 12 12:50 a.m. Police investigated a burglary alarm at a Bridgton Road business.

9:36 a.m. A motor vehicle crash occurred on Sanborn Road.

3 p.m. Police handled a fraud complaint.

7:10 p.m. A suspicious person complaint on Partridge Run POLICE LOG, Page 5A

(Continued from Page 3A) Renys, reconfigure split lanes on Main Hill and improve safety at Pondicherry Square.

Hyland said Diane Morabito, a traffic engineer for Maine Traffic Resources, researched accident locations, and found that Pondicherry Square has a history of accidents with larger trucks making the turn from Harrison Road onto Main Street.

Surprisingly, though, Main Hill is pretty much accidentfree despite its split lanes, Hyland said.

Peabody also mentioned the need to fix the timing of crosswalk lighting at Pondicherry Square. He said “unless you’re really spry,” the “walk” signal doesn’t last long enough for people to cross safely.

Chuck Renneker said Main Street lost some parking spots a few years back in order to create more visibility for

crosswalks.

Julie Whelchel said a crosswalk was needed at Highland Road. “People jaywalk all the time — we do,” she said.

Selectman Greg Watkins said Elm Street turning traffic also has a hard time getting onto Main Street because of reduced visibility.

One woman asked Hyland whether he had considered any places where new parking spots could be created.

“We haven’t gotten that far,” he said, noting that parking will be a critical component of the streetscape design.

Selectman Bob McHatton said during the 1982 Main Street redesign — the last time major attention was paid to Main Street — “We put in a lot of trees, flowers, all that wonderful stuff,” but in so doing “We forgot about the (sidewalk) snowplows.”

McHatton said that around

2002, the town eliminated most of the trees and dropped all the flowerpots down to sidewalk level. Somehow, a balance needs to be found, he noted.

Hyland agreed. “We saw the remnants of the old tree pits, and saw the steel frames,” during a walking tour with Peabody and Anne Krieg, Director of Planning, Economic and Community Development. “Most New England towns have this issue.

While we don’t like snowplows dictating the design, it’s an inevitability.”

Hyland laid out a series of dates in the streetscape design process, as follows: • Saturday, March 12, 10 a.m. to noon, walking tour and place audit; rate certain aspects of streetscape • Saturday, March 26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., public visioning workshop at the Community

Center; get more design ideas • Tuesday, April 26, 5 p.m., presentation of conceptual plans at Selectmen’s meeting • Monday, May 2, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Open House Office Hours at the Bridgton Municipal Complex.

• Tuesday, May 24, 5 p.m., Presentation of more of a final design development at the Community Center.

As far as financing the construction, Peabody said the town is probably looking at a four-year plan that would include a combination of Maine Department of Transportation funding grants of up to $500,000, TIF funds, taxpayer dollars and Community Development Block Grant funds.

He ended the meeting with an entreaty: “We need your buy-in — so that the end project is what the town wants.”

Grant helps float Brownfield tanker truck cost

(Continued from Page 2A) account, Perreault said.

The approval of the grant and the arrival of the new tanker allowed the department to retire two of its older trucks.

State Rep. Nathan

Wadsworth (R-Hiram) was on hand to see the new rig on Friday.

“Congratulations to Brownfield for going after this grant,” Wadsworth said.

“A truck like this is going to go a long way for this

community, fighting fires even beyond Brownfield,” he said.

For members of the 18-person volunteer fire department, it was a long wait.

“Once the grant was

awarded, there was a 270-day wait for the completion of the vehicle,” said Glenn Davis.

Davis is the president of Lake Region Fire Appartus, Inc., the dealership based in New Hampshire. He also serves as a volunteer on the

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NEWTON, MASS. — Mark L. Fein, 47, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, at his residence.

He was born in Passaic, N.J., on May 4, 1968, one of twin sons, to Linda and Martin Fein (deceased). He is survived by his mother and step-father, Linda and John England, of Bridgton, and his twin brother, Matthew, of Brookline, Mass.

Mark grew up in Ewing, N.J., and moved with his family to Fox Point, Wisc., to graduate from Nicolet High School. He earned a BA in political science and law from Northeastern University in Boston.

An avid follower and volunteer in the world of politics, he became the Secretary of the Young Democrats of Massachusetts. Also extremely active in the Jewish community in Boston, Mark was chosen by the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Boston, as one of ten young leaders in the community, to continue in such a leadership role. Mark was born with cerebral palsy and he was passionate and committed to paving an easier path of inclusion for all others who were physically challenged to be included into education, professions, and to enjoy a full life. As such, he went on to Wheelock College Graduate School of Social Work, where he was a graduate student for his MSW. His goal was to open his own organization as a magnet and support for all who needed assistance in being successfully included in all aspects of society.

Mark touched the hearts and minds of all he met throughout his life with his wicked sense of humor and caring for people. He was loved by all who met him. Before GPS, he was the go-to person for anywhere in the United States if you were lost.

Mark’s love of music and concert-going ranged from the Grateful Dead, to opera, jazz, blues, Pink Floyd, Johnny Cash, and classical. Never one to take “no” for an answer where his disability was concerned, he was up for any physical challenge. He loved downhill skiing, biking, hiking and rose to all challenges. He loved cars and driving. This love of cars started when he was 2 1/2 years old and he went for his first car ride behind the wheel. Don’t ask!

He was an avid reader all books. He absorbed all printed text like a sponge but rarely shared the names of the books. He was the answer man for all questions. He is loved and missed. Mark was so pleased that his family lived in Bridgton.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Wheelock College in Boston, Mass. A scholarship is being set up in the Graduate School of Social Work for students who are challenged.

WINDHAM — E. May Lunt, 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016.

May (Tottle) Griffin was born in Bath on June 2, 1923, the daughter of Aimee Irene and Ralph Griffin (the Apple Man).

She spent her early childhood in Bath and South Portland. By age eight, she and her three brothers had moved to Windham, where they lived on a farm on River Road.

She often commented, “I fell in love with the town the minute I moved here,” and often shared the memory of how school bus driver Ralph Lowell, who would be taking her to Newhall School, stopped by “the house” to meet his new young passenger and explain where she would sit and what time she’d be picked up.

May graduated from Windham High School in 1942 and, due to the war effort, postponed plans to study cosmetology to help run the family farm and look after a baby sister.

She married Walter E. Lunt, the love of her life, in 1945. After marriage, May became a homemaker while also helping to establish The Windham Health Council, which provided early childhood health care to all students in the Windham schools, and later became the region’s first medical equipment loan closet, which is still in operation today.

May was absolutely devoted to family and would always put aside her own needs for that of her immediate and extended family.

She loved popular music and show tunes and often frequented local theater. She could miss a knock on the door because, while ironing or washing dishes, she would be singing loudly to a song on the radio.

“Getting to Know You,” from The King and I, was one of her all-time favorites. May and Walter raised one son and a foster boy.

In the mid-1960s, empty nest syndrome had set in and May became restless. She answered an earlier calling and returned to school in her early 40s to become a cosmetologist. Upon graduating from cosmetology school, she was immediately hired as an instructor.

Soon after, she became the manager of Albert’s Hair Salon in North Windham. In later life, May took her hairdressing talent on the road, providing services to shut-ins all around Windham. Many residents also remember her selling berries and homemade jam at the roadside stand of her childhood home on River Road, and later on Roosevelt Trail across from the present day Tractor Supply Co. May was predeceased by her husband, Walter, in 2009.

She is survived by her son, Walter N. Lunt of Raymond; foster son, Robert Champaigne of Naples; brother, Merrill Griffin of Novado, Calif.; sister, Marcia Grenier of Dracut, Mass.; two granddaughters, three great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

A celebration of life is planned at the Windham Friends Church on Saturday, Feb. 20, at 11:30 a.m.

May often complained that flowers made her eyes run and caused her to sneeze. So, she once told family, “I would really prefer donations be made to the Windham Loan Closet,” a cause to which she was deeply committed.

Olive L. Dennison

WESTBROOK — Olive Lorraine Dennison, 86, passed away on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, at Ledgewood Manor in Windham.

Born on Dec. 11, 1929, in Standish, to Maurice and Vivian Thorne of Standish, she graduated from Standish High School, was married for 38 years to Clifford Dennison, and raised five children.

Olive was a dedicated, loving homemaker and mother all her life. She loved gardening, canning, bingo, flowers, hunting, coloring and laughter. Olive loved nature and autumn colors. She spent many years snowmobiling with the Standish Snowblazers and was active with the Steep Falls Senior Citizens, as well as serving as a Cub Scout Den Mother.

Olive delighted all who knew her with her humor, witty comments and generous spirit.

Olive was predeceased by her parents; and her siblings Donald Thorne and Shirley Parkman.

She is survived by her children, Michael Dennison of Hollis, Patrick Dennison of Baldwin, Sherry Garris of Westbrook, Doreen Pinkham of Lisbon and Bonnie LaPointe of Sebago; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Feb. 21, at the Dolby & Dorr Funeral Chapel, 76 State Street, Gorham. A private graveside service will be held in the spring. To express condolences and to participate in Olive’s online tribute, please visit: www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com In lieu of flowers, you may donate to Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 U.S. Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074.

Jane B. Kelly

Jane Beckhorn Kelly, 65, of Bridgton, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, with family by her side.

She was born in Elkland, Pa., on July 17, 1950, the daughter of Howard J. Beckhorn and Winifred D. Mapes.

Jane loved Maine and the town of Bridgton, which she called her home.

Jane operated a Pilot Car business with her husband, escorting oversize trucks across the entire United States.

Jane is survived by her beloved husband, Brian Kelly of Bridgton, whom she married on Dec. 22, 2012; three sisters and five brothers; two daughters and two sons; 17 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

A private gathering of family and friends will be held at her home in Bridgton on March 6, 2016 from 2 to 5 p.m. to celebrate Jane’s life. Invitations and details will follow.

Withdrawal group

SEBAGO — Four members were named to the Sebago Withdrawal Committee at Tuesday’s selectmen’s meeting.

State law calls for the withdrawal committee to include: a SAD 61 school board director (Joe McMahon was named); a selectman (Tim Mayberry); a member for the petition group (Richard Merritt); and a resident-at-large (Lisa Johnson).

The Maine Department of Education has been notified that the town is now in the withdrawal process, which includes 22 steps. If the town reaches an agreement with SAD 61, Sebago can end the withdrawal process. If negotiations fails, Sebago can continue the process and consider other options, including joining another district. The next step is for the Sebago committee to elect a chairman and then meet with school district officials.

Fryeburg Police log was received.

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Saturday, February 13 10:50 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Police handled nonreportable motor vehicle crashes on Bridgton Road and Main Street.

Sunday, February 14 11:47 a.m. Police investigated a criminal trespass complaint at a Howe Street residence.

New tanker truck

(Continued from Page 4A) the thumbs up,” Cristin wrote.

Davis spoke of the many favorable aspects of the new rig.

“The pumper tanker has two different functions. It hauls water and it pumps. The primary purpose is to haul water — 3,000 gallons of water,” he said.

“What it really brings home is that this truck replaces two older tankers,” Davis said.

“It makes things safer and more efficient,” he said.

Marguerite L. Dale ROCKMART, GEORGIA — Marguerite Louise Frisbie Dale, 86, of Rockmart, Georgia, passed away Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016.

She was born on May 10, 1929, daughter of the late Bertrand Francis Frisbie Jr. and Grace Aileen Lord Frisbie. She was of the Universalist faith. She was married to the late Joseph Wesley Dale on July 22, 1949.

Mrs. Dale graduated from Bridgton Academy, class of ’47, in Bridgton, Maine. She was valedictorian of her class. She attended Gorham State Teachers College for two years in Gorham. On May 19, 1982, she was awarded a certificate for the Clerical program at Coosa Valley Tech in Rome, Georgia. In Aug. 18, 2004, she earned certificates for Computer Application Specialist and Office Assistant, a diploma in Business and Office Technology, and graduated with Honors from Coosa Valley Tech.

One of the joys of her life was spending summers in her childhood house in Bridgton, which has been in her family for over 100 years. While in Maine, she was an active member of Norway Book Club.

Mrs. Dale was a devoted mother to her two surviving sons, Anthony and Barry Dale. Also surviving Mrs. Dale are her two daughters-in-law, Becky Dale and Mary Beth Manning; and three grandchildren.

A memorial service for Mrs. Dale will be held in the summer at Bridgton Academy Chapel in Bridgton; date to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to Good Mews at http://goodmews.org in memory of Marguerite Louise Dale.

Christine Lewis NAPLES — Christine Lewis, 56, of Naples and formerly of New Hampshire, passed away at her home on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, after a short illness.

Christine was born in Lowell, Mass., on Jan. 5, 1960, to David and Sally (Mitsakos) Rudolph. She worked in the home health care industry, and also in property management in the Concord, N.H. area for several years.

She enjoyed riding her Victory Motorcycle. She also enjoyed crafts, gardening, cooking, and sharing recipes. She also loved her numerous cats.

What she loved most of all was her family, hosting family gatherings on every occasion.

Christine is survived by her dear husband of 20 years, Lawrence E. Lewis; and her four children, Christine Joyce, Stephanie Nichols (husband Donnie), Melissa Berger, and Kenneth Coon Jr.; and five grandchildren, Devin, Jordan, Raven, Jackson, and Roman. She is also survived by her siblings Sandra Chaparian (husband Stephen), David Rudolph, Scott Rudolph, sister-in-law Maureen Rudolph, Nicholas Douris (wife Lisa), Sally Roy, Joan Greenhalge (husband Bruce), and Lisa Rudolph; along with several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her mother-in-law Celia Lewis, and her sister-in-law Barbara Hunt (husband Darryl).

She was predeceased by her mother Sally, her father David, and her brother Phillip Rudolph; and her father-in-law Lawrence W. Lewis.

A wake will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 18, at Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Rd., Casco, Maine, where a 1 p.m. funeral service will be held on Friday, Feb. 19. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dempsey Center, Attn.: CMMC Development Office, 300 Main St., Lewiston, ME 04240.

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February 18, 2016, The Bridgton News, Page 5A

A tribute to Hazel Cook After entering her little green station wagon, Mrs. Hazel Cook and I would turn to each other, “Well, this could be my last ride,” she would chime, both of us smiling. I always added, “I hope not. You are too special to all of us.”

No matter what different road we chose, memories would pop into her mind and she would share, such as: “I came to this house and tutored so and so, I substituted at this school.”

Respectfully, she was always “Mrs. Cook” to me. However, “Hazel” to many, she was the essential definition of TEACHER. Never was it limited to the classroom. Her sharing and caring for others extended into the grocery aisles and into the homes of many students who had had to drop out of school temporarily for medical reasons. Many of these cases were initiated by her, because of her concern for them to keep up with their important education.

How many of you visitors were shown her vast button collection, displayed on her wall? Then quizzed on what you had just been told before you left! Always teaching! At 101 years, she tutored her grandson in Latin, succeeding in solving his stumbling block.

Mrs. Cook remembered every student’s name and usually their class year. This shows the depth of her dedication and pride of being a part of each person’s life.

It was an honor to know her as an adult, always making me feel extra special. There’s another hole in my heart, but I’m happy you got your wish, to go and be with your beloved Mr. Cook.

Thank you Mrs. Cook for “Our Great Ride.”

Susan Hatch Class of ’66 P.S. A Celebration Party for Mrs. Cook will be held this summer by her students and friends. Date and location to be announced later.

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Sarah J. Stanhope INDIAN LAND, S.C. — Sarah Jane Stanhope, Pat or Sadie to her friends and extended family, 95, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Hospice House in Rock Hill, S.C., on Friday, Jan 8, 2016.

She was a lifelong resident of Portland until the passing of her late husband, John E. Stanhope Sr. in February 2013.

At that time, she moved to live with her son, Gary and his wife, Becky, in Indian Land, S.C. Sarah was born in Portland on April 26, 1921 to Minnie Long and Leonard Austin. She grew up in Portland, and along with her only sibling Alfreda, and graduated from Portland High, where she got the nickname Sadie.

She spent her early adult years at Birch Knolls, Cape Elizabeth with her two children, Gary and Pamela.

She met her second husband and the love of her life, John E. Stanhope Sr., while working at the Portland Gas Light Company.

He was introduced to her by fellow Portland police officer Warren Titcomb and his wife Ginny and remained close friends with them for the rest of their years. Sarah and John married in 1959 and moved into their home on Brighton Avenue within the year along with John Jr., Pamela and Gary, their three children. They remained in the same home until John Sr.’s passing. Sarah worked at the gas company until she retired in the mid 1980s. Sarah loved reading fiction, knitting and cross-stitching.

Sarah and John enjoyed camping and square dancing. They and a large group of friends and fellow square dancers would travel throughout northern New England and Canada to square dance and go camping in their yellow VW camper/van. They enjoyed their family and spending time with children and grandchildren.

Thanksgiving and Christmas were always held for the entire family and extended family at their Brighton Avenue home. Sarah’s love of Christmas left many fond memories for all.

Sarah is survived by her sons, Gary Morton of Indian Land, S.C. and John E. Stanhope Jr. of Sebago; daughter, Pamela Peterson of Portland; 11 grandchildren; two nieces; 11 great-grandchildren; three great-nephews and two great-nieces.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, 10 a.m., at St. Pius X, 492 Ocean Avenue, Portland. The service will continue at Calvary Cemetery in South Portland. A reception for friends and family will be held at Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Road, South Portland, immediately following the graveside service.

Clark H. McIntire Jr. WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. — Clark H. McIntire Jr., 73, passed away after a lengthy illness, on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016.

He was born in Portland, to the late Marguerite and Clark H. McIntire Sr., and attended Portland schools before joining the Navy. After the Navy, Clark worked in electrical contracting before joining the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Department, retiring as a senior sergeant.

Clark is survived by his wife, Marion; son, John; daughter, Deborah Bush; his sister, Ruth Doyle of Otisfield; brother, David of Raymond; as well as several nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.

A memorial service was held on Feb. 6 in West Palm Beach, Fla. Donations may be made in his memory to Hospice or Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Dept. Broken Star Fund, 3228 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406.

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‘Taste of Lovell’ was a huge success

The Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library 16th annual Taste of Lovell was a huge success, with a large turnout even though it was freezing cold.

The variety of goodies made it a hard choice, and hard to pick a winner. The wonderful music

by E.G Roth and her rendition of many types of music on her harp while sampling the goodies made for an enjoyable afternoon.

After the ballots were counted, it turn out to be dual winners Amy Doiron and Jordan Smith who will receive a signed book by author Stephen King. A great time was had by all and helped the library maintain the great service they are known for, with the newest books and great programs.

Two upcoming programs of the library are as follows: On Thursday, Feb. 18, the Gardening Group will meet at noon to discuss the seed order for next spring, which is only about five weeks away. There will a chance to share the favorite flowering annuals. Bring your lunch and bring thoughts about that bright warm sun of spring.

On Friday, Feb. 19, the Library Liars’ Club will share

Love Stories. Now, these stories can come from many categories — love of a person, place or thing. You never know, to look at a person, what they are capable of loving, so it should be interesting. Jo Radner will give the group ideas on how to think of and tell of this love.

Sounds like fun, so bring a bag lunch and join the fun from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Hey parents, don’t forget the John McKeen Day Kids Fishing Derby this Saturday, Feb. 20. It will be held at Heald Pond, off Slab City Road in Lovell from 10 a.m. to noon.

This event is a fun time for the local kids, who have a great time trying to land the big one from Heald Pond. There will be two age groups, 1-8 and 9-15.

Rule of the day is dress warm and be ready to fish.

There are many upcoming events pertaining to the children of the area. The SAD 72 Building Blocks, for children ages 3-5 who aren’t already enrolled, can attend with their parents on Thursday, Feb. 25, or Tuesday, March 15, from 2:15 to 4:30 p.m. This time at the school gives the children the chance to see what the school is like, and to get to play some fun

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by Ethel Gilmore-Hurst Lovell Correspondent 925-3226 ehurst3@yahoo.com activities. It gives the children and first-time parents the feel of the school, in preparation for when the children come for their Kindergarten Visit Day. The schools taking part are Snow School, BrownfieldDenmark School and the New Suncook School.

An upcoming event will be the eighth annual Lovell Winter Carnival on Saturday, Feb. 27, from 10 a.m. to noon. The carnival is jointly sponsored by Lovell Recreation and the New Suncook PTA. Mark your calendar now.

The New Suncook PTA is still looking for folks that would like to be part of the activities at the school. The many events planned need help to make them successful. If you have a few hours you can donate to the cause, contact PTA President Jean Andrews.

You don’t have to be a parent of a child in the school.

The Lovell Recreation Committee is looking for members. The committee meets on the second Thursday of every month from 7 to 8 p.m. You can contact Meg at lovellrecdirector@gmail.com Want a special treat for the kids on vacation? The Mount Washington Valley Children’s Museum is having a special event on Friday, Feb. 19, from 3 to 6 p.m. It’s “The Night at the Museum,” when the museum comes to life with a theme of the Great American Science Fair. The cost of tickets is $5 for members and $7.50 for nonmembers, but all events are included in the price of the admission. For more information, you can contact the museum at 603-356-2992 or smorin@mwvchildrensmuse-

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Condolences to the family of Keegan Eldridge. I hadn’t seen him since he was a kid. His parents brought him up well, I’m sure, because they are good parents. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Condolences to the family of Russ Littlefield. He was a great guy, always there to help or crack a joke.

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my family. He will be sadly part of. missed by family and friends, Condolences to the as well as his Legion family, family of Frank Tenny of which he was an intricate Gainesville Fla., formerly of Casco. Hadn’t seen him in a few years. He and Gertie always tried to make it up for Casco Days until it was Board Certified Family Practice too difficult to travel. Smart man, a wicked good painter,

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his artistry can be seen at Hall’s Funeral Home. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. A good friend, I will miss you too.

It’s been brutally cold these last few days, and then back to the 40s again, and rain. Such a strange winter.

Hope everyone had a great Valentine’s Day. Good luck to the Laker Boys and Girls Basketball Teams — it’s been such a great season for both teams.

Patience is spending February vacation with us.

Really a treat to have her around. She comes up with some mighty funny things, sayings or doings.

um.org Fryeburg Academy’s Project Graduation has two projects going to fund their graduation activities. On Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 4 to 9 p.m., Flatbread Pizza will hold a Pizza Night, with a portion of proceeds going to the Academy’s Project Graduation. Then, on any Sunday during February, the 302 West Smokehouse Tavern will donate 10% of entrée proceeds to the cause. Items excluded are appetizers, sandwiches or desserts.

I am sure there are folks out there who remember going to the store and buying a TV,

then bringing it home, plugging it in — and there were all the programs. This weekend, my oldest son Allan, a teacher on vacation from school, came up from Rhode Island for a visit. With a friend, he went to Walmart and saw a sign, and I had an early birthday present. The problem with the new TVs is that you have to be an electronics expert. It took him a long time to get the picture to grow to fit the set and that was with help from Time Warner.

Oh well, I’ve already had an offer of help so I’ll just be grateful I have a very thoughtful son.

LRHS to host jazz fest

Lake Region High School in Naples will host the Maine Music Educators Association District 2 Jazz Festival on Thursday, Feb. 25. The festival will feature performances by 18 separate school jazz ensembles, including big bands, vocal ensembles and choruses.

Participating schools are Falmouth High School, Falmouth Middle School, Fryeburg Academy, Greely High School, Greely Middle School, Lake Region Middle School, Portland Middle Schools and Waynflete Upper Level School.

Performances are scheduled in three rooms from 3 through 9:30 p.m. Each group will perform for approximately 20 minutes, followed by a master class by noted Maine jazz educators/adjudicators. This festival serves to qualify ensembles for the state High School Jazz Instrumental Festival in South Portland on March 11-12, the Middle School Jazz Festival in Newport on March 19, and the Vocal Jazz Festival in Millinocket on April 1-2.

Admission to the festival is $5 per person or $10 per family. The price includes admission to all concerts and master classes. In the event of weather postponement, the festival will be held on Friday, Feb. 26.

Adult volunteers are needed to help the festival run smoothly. Questions may be addressed to LRHS Band Director, Paul Greenstone at paul.greenstone@lakeregionschools.org or call 207-649-1850.

Prowl for owls Friday

Listen for the “Who cooks for you?” call of the Barred Owl or maybe even the seven-noted hoot of the Great Horned Owl on this nighttime owl prowl this Friday, Feb. 19 starting at 6:45 p.m.

Under the night sky, participants will call out to owls in an attempt to receive a vocal response. Be prepared to spend at least an hour in the woods and dress appropriately. Head lamps or flashlights are important for the short hike and snowshoes will be useful. Meet at the Greater Lovell Land Trust office on Route 5 in Lovell for a brief introduction. The Greater Lovell Land Trust walks are free and open to the public. Be aware that though dogs are welcome on some properties, the GLLT asks that you not bring a pet on a GLLT-sponsored walk.

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STUNNED, BUT MOVED — Joan Fillebrown, at left, holding a check with Sweden Food Pantry Director Shirley Crowe, was surprised when Moderator Alan Struck called her up to the front of the sanctuary during Sunday worship to honor her more than 30 years of service with Waterford’s Emergency Food Bank. The church donated $1,000 to the food pantry in her name. “I was stunned, because I didn’t think I had done anything spectacular,” Fillebrown said.

Waterford Church honors long-time Food Bank volunteer for her service

WATERFORD — Members of the Waterford Congregational Church honored Joan Fillebrown Feb. 7 for her more than 30 years of service with the town’s Emergency Food Bank.

Fillebrown, 84, has retired after serving as treasurer and chief volunteer since 1989.

The church raised $1,000 from its congregation to donate to the Sweden Food Pantry in Fillebrown’s name. Shirley Crowe, director of the Sweden Food Pantry, was on hand to accept the gift. The Sweden Pantry serves Waterford and surrounding communities, and will continue to accept and disperse Waterford donations.

Fillebrown was surprised and delighted when Moderator Alan Struck called her up to the front of the sanctuary during Sunday worship. “It meant an awful lot to me,” she admitted later. “I was stunned, because I didn’t think I had

done anything spectacular,” she said with predictable Fillebrown modesty.

Crowe joined her up front to accept the congregation’s thanks and its gift. She said the donation would pay for two full months of food for food pantry clients. “Joan’s an angel many times over for all the years she’s been concerned for our neighbors,” she said.

The Sweden Food Pantry serves an average of 40 to 50 families each month.

Last November, 95 families took advantage of the pantry. The highest number of families typically comes from Waterford. The resource also serves Sweden, Lovell, Fryeburg, Bridgton, Stowe, and Chatham, N.H. Crowe said that every $1 gift is the equivalent of $8 worth of food from supermarkets.

Fillebrown, who grew up in Waterford and returned in retirement in 1981, first volun-

teered for the Emergency Food Bank in 1984 when it was housed at the East Stoneham Fire Barn. She became treasurer in 1989, and continued through the organization’s moves to North Waterford and then to Waterford in the early 2000s. Church members have supported the Waterford Food Bank through monthly donations of food, and cash donations have been received from area organizations and individuals over the years.

Fillebrown is a beloved fixture of the community and its iconic church. She has been full-time organist there since 1981, but began playing for some services at the age of 14 under the tutelage of the previous organist, Charlotte Fillebrown.

The elder Fillebrown would become her mother-in-law in 1950 when she married Charlotte’s son, Bill.

Her food bank duties may

be behind her, but Fillebrown continues to serve the church in countless ways. Besides playing the organ every Sunday, she makes the coffee each week, started and supplied the mitten tree for children that was a regular part of Advent activities for many years, turns up the heat every Saturday afternoon in the cold season, and tidies up after services. “I’m the last one to leave the church every Sunday,” she says. “I want to make sure everything is perfect before I go.” Which is the way Joan seems to do everything she cares about.

Waterford Congregational Church’s pastor, the Rev. Petra Smyth, called Fillebrown a “shining example of selfless giving. I have witnessed firsthand how her commitment to the food pantry and families in need have had an enormous impact on our community.”

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February 18, 2016, The Bridgton News, Page 7A

Fireworks highlight Winter Carnival Fireworks and Freezing For A Reason highlight this years’ Maine Lakes Winter Carnival by the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, to be held Saturday, Feb. 20 on the beach at Highland Lake in Bridgton.

The chamber has many different events going on to lull the residents of Bridgton, as well as other local communities, out of their warm houses to enjoy a bit of fun and excitement in the cold and snowy winter weather: • Winter Carnival Buttons: (with numbers on them) are on sale now and up to the end of the Winter Carnival for $5 each. These buttons are essentially raffle tickets, entered to win a variety of prizes worth hundreds of dollars, most of which are donated by local businesses.

The Grand Prize this year is a 50” Vizio LED Smart TV. The button also gives access to Horse Drawn Wagon rides,

the Magician Show and entry into the Fishing Derby (15 and under) for free). Buttons can be purchased at the chamber office, Campfire Grille and Squeaky Clean Laundry, all in Bridgton.

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T-Shirts — The new T-shirts will be on sale at Highland Lake at the Chamber Trailer. Buttons and last minute Sled Dog Rides (in the case of any cancellations) are available for purchase at the trailer too.

• Fishing Derby — 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. For juniors (15 and under). Larry Scholz of Unc’l Lunker’s Bait & Tackle in Bridgton, runs the derby on Highland Lake and supplies all equipment the kids need to “give it a try”! Prizes are awarded for first, second and third by age groups. All prizes are donated by Larry.

• Dog Sled Rides — 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The chamber has hired Ultimate Dog Sledding to take folks on a 20-minute ride on the snowcovered lake. For the cost of $35 (most of which is paid to the dog sled company) the riders are put two in a sled and are provided with a blanket and an experienced dog sled team/driver to take them on their journey.

• Magician Show — 11 to 11:45 a.m. Enjoyed by the kids and the adults, the Winter Carnival Button provides free admission to a Magic Show at the Bridgton Old Town Hall on North High Street.

• Horse Drawn Wagon Rides — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The horse drawn wagon by JL Draft Horses has two stops on its route, Highland Lake and the Old Town Hall. This is a fun way to get to the Magician Show and back to the lake! Rides are free with a button.

• Food & Fire — The Bridgton Lions Club will be at the lake from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with their food truck to offer up hot dogs, chili and chowder, hot chocolate, soda and water. The Bridgton Fire Department will also be there cooking up their famous dough-boys. Grab a bite then warm up by the big fire pit, donated for carnival use by the Bridgton Easy Riders snowmobile club. The wood has been donated by Lake Region Boat & Firewood Sales.

• Freezing for a Reason — The Harvest Hills Animal Shelter in Fryeburg, holds their annual polar dip to support the animal shelter. Registration runs from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and the dip starts at 2 p.m. Donations raised have traditionally been over $30,000.

Grab your friends and your bathing suits and register to participate on the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter website.

• Fireworks — New this year! There will be a 20-minute fireworks display on Highland Lake at 6 p.m. to end this fun day with a bang. A professional company has been hired to handle the whole works (pun intended!) and they guarantee that it will be an awesome display. So… bring a chair, grab a hot dog or chili for dinner, accompanied by a dough-boy for dessert, and hang at the lake by the fire in anticipation of the fireworks display.

All this would not be possible without the support of the chamber’s loyal sponsors: Bridgton Hospital, Norway Savings Bank, Shawnee Peak, Unc’l Lunker’s Bait & Tackle, Rocci Plumbing & Heating Co., Chalmers Insurance Group, Jones & Matthews Accounting, Sunrise Property Management, Key Bank, Squeaky Clean Laundromat, Lakes Region Boat & Firewood Sales and Bridgton House of Pizza & Bar.

Gardening course starts March 1

LOVELL — An eightweek gardening course starts Tuesday, March 1, at the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell. This summer will mark the third year that the library has maintained a vegetable garden to supply fresh produce for the local Sweden Food Pantry.

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Area Events The blues are back at next Baked Haddock Dinner in Windham

WINDHAM — A Baked Haddock Dinner will be served on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 5 to 6 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 919 Roosevelt Trail (Route 302), Windham. The dinner includes freshly baked haddock, coleslaw, fresh vegetables, rolls and butter, coffee/tea/punch and a homemade dessert buffet. A pizza alternative will be available. Dinner is $9 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under.

The dinner is presented by the Knights of Columbus to support local fuel assistance. Tickets are available at the door.

Roast turkey and all the fixin’s

WATERFORD — The Waterford World’s Fair is hosting a public supper on Saturday, Feb. 20, at the North Waterford Congregational Church, Green Road, Waterford. The menu includes roast turkey and all the fixings, including delicious homemade pies for dessert. All this, for $10 per person from 5 to 6:30 p.m. For more information please call Lisa Scribner at 890-7669.

Harrison Community Blood Drive

HARRISON — An American Red Cross Community Blood Drive, sponsored by the Harrison Lions, will be held on Monday, Feb. 22, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the United Parish Church in Harrison Village. There is a great need to reach out with care for those waiting for blood transfusions. A true gift is a gift of life, and giving blood is a great way to do it.

SCORE offers free marketing series

NORWAY — Oxford Hills SCORE and the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring a free, handson, eight-part Marketing Roundtable Series so that every business, large or small, can continually market its products and services to flourish. The series will meet at the Norway Town Office on Danforth Street from 8 to 9 a.m. on the last Thursday of each month starting Feb. 25 and continue for eight months. Participants will receive a binder containing all slides and reference materials to use as a guide for their individual marketing plan. Presenters are SCORE members Steve Veazey and Charlie Peabody. Steve has 20 years experience in marketing for a professional services business, and Charlie spent his entire career in sales and marketing for medium to large businesses. To register, call SCORE at 743-0499 or the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce at 743-2281.

After Hours on Feb. 25

The Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce is having its next After Hours on Thursday February 25, 2016 at 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Hosting this event will be the Maine Blues Festival over at Bray’s Brewpub & Eatery on 678 Roosevelt Trail in Naples. Come and enjoy great food, a cash bar and a special blues jam with musical “guests from the fest” coming by to rock the place. All are welcome to attend.

The four musical “guests from the fest” at this special event, will be Kevin Kimball, Ron Gill, Dave Debree and Brad Hooper. As accomplished professional musicians, yearly MBF performers and MBF committee members, these guys have spent much of their lives honing their skills and working hard to keep the blues alive in Maine. (Invitations have been extended to other

performers of the Maine Blues Festival so there may be some pleasant “musical surprises” as well.)

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The Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome new member Fieldstone Landscaping of Lovell, a company that creates unique outdoor living spaces for both residential and commercial clients in the Southern Maine and White Mountain regions.

They are a full-service landscape design and construction company, specializing in exterior and interior stonework, waterfront restoration and general landscaping. Their goal is to help each client achieve their vision within a cost-effective budget. For more information, visit www.fieldstonelandscaping.net

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‘Fabulous Florida Fiesta’ at Casco church

CASCO — The Casco Village Church’s third annual Fabulous Florida Fiesta will be held on Saturday, Feb. 27, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the church, located at 941 Meadow Road (Route 121) in Casco. This is a meal with a tropical twist, where you will enjoy beans, casseroles, summer salads, Hawaiian Punch, iced tea, and homemade desserts. Cost is $8 adults and $5 ages eight and under, $21 max for families with young children. After the supper, shop for 50% off the entire stock of summer clothing at the Wings & Things clothing shop.

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Adult Coloring Night at library

NORWAY — Adult coloring, the latest form of relaxation, comes to Norway Memorial Library the first Wednesday of every month starting March 2, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The library will supply coloring books and colored pencils, or if participants have their own supplies they are welcomed to bring them. If you want to tap your creative side or need a quiet space to do your coloring, stop by the library and enter the world of adult coloring. For more information, call 743-5309.

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DENMARK — In partnership with Freedom artist Jimmy Grackle, the Denmark Arts Center hosts an afternoon of snowcreature building for all ages on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Bicentennial Park (located right across the street from the Denmark Arts Center). Families and other community members are invited to help fill the park with snow sculptures, culminating in a Snow Village that everyone in the community can enjoy until spring.

During the afternoon, the Denmark Arts Center gallery will also be open for those who want to escape the cold for a cup of hot cocoa and other refreshments. You can find jewelry and other crafts made by local artists for sale, as well as coffee from Denmark’s own Maine Morning Micro Roasters.

If you haven’t already checked it out, the Snow Village is a perfect time to see the incredible prints made by Portland artist Jeff Woodbury on display in the DAC gallery. Come for the whole afternoon or just stop by to see what amazing work is being created by amateur and professional artists in Maine.

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You are welcome to drop in to sing or listen, and there are no costs or membership commitments. The next gathering will be held on Feb. 26. Some singers have not missed a gathering in the three years that the group has been meeting, and others come only when it fits their schedule or when they feel like being uplifted.

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AUBURN — The Pickwick Club, Maine’s Dickens’ reading and discussion group, will meet at the Auburn Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 27, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Up for discussion is Nicholas Nickleby, Chapters 1-33. The moderator will be Joanne Morse. For more information and snow date, call Joanne at 583-6957 or Alexis at 778-4510 (cell 779-8979).

CASCO — A Jewelry Workshop will be held Sunday, Feb. 28, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Casco Public Library, 5 Leach Hill Road, Casco. Create a beautiful “bird’s nest” pendant necklace (a sample is on display at the library). You may customize your necklace with a variety of wire and glass beads. A $10 material fee will be charged, and advance registration is required. Prepayment is also encouraged to hold your spot.

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BRIDGTON Thur., Feb. 18 — Kids Activities for Vacation, 9 a.m. to noon, Maine Lake Science Center, Willett Rd. FMI: 647-8580.

Thur., Feb. 18 — Advance Care Planning Meeting, 10 a.m., Community Center.

Fri., Feb. 19 — Free AARP Tax Preparations by appt., Community Center. FMI: 6473116.

Fri., Feb. 19 — Blast Babysitting Class, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Community Center. FMI: 647-3116.

Fri., Feb. 19 — Girl Scouts, 3:30 p.m., Community Center.

Sat., Feb. 20 — Poker Rally

by Easy Riders Snowmobile Club, starts 8 a.m., Community Center.

Sat., Feb. 20 — Mish & Friends book signing with Cheryl Johnson, 8 to 11 a.m., Ricky’s Diner, Main St. Sat., Feb. 20 — Winter Carnival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Highland Lake Beach.

Sat., Feb. 20, 27 — Catholics Can Always Come Home, 1:30 to 3 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 225 So. High St. Sat., Feb. 20 — Freezing For A Reason, registration begins 11 a.m., dip at 2 p.m., Highland Lake Beach.

Sat., Feb. 20 — Bridgton/ Fryeburg Knights of Columbus Baked Haddock Supper, 5 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, So. High St. Sun., Feb. 21 — Ping Pong, 1-4 p.m., Town Hall. All welcome, equipment provided free, 7 tables.

Mon.-Sat., Feb. 22-27 — End of Season Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., Bridgton Hospital Guild Thrift Shop, Main St. Tue., Feb. 23 — St. Joseph Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 225 So. High St. Tue., Feb. 23 — Chinese New Year Lantern Celebration, 3:30 p.m., library.

Tue., Feb. 23 — Bridgton 4 Bernie, 6:30 p.m., Tap House, 18 Depot St. FMI: 647-2389.

Wed., Feb. 24 — Lenten Lunches, hosted by Bridgton Alliance Church, noon, St. Joseph Church, 225 So. High St. Wed., Feb. 24 — Free Community Supper, 5:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Church, 42 Sweden Rd. Thur., Feb. 25 — Historic Images of Bridgton, intro. to on-

line sources with Ned Allen, 7 p.m., Bridgton Historical Society Museum, Gibbs Ave. FMI: 6473699.

Fri., Feb. 26 — Joy of Singing, 3 p.m., Community Center.

Fri., Feb. 26 — Pizza and Faith Friday, 6:30 to 8 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 225 So. High St. Sat., Feb. 27 — Walk With A Doc, Dr. Jen Smith & Dr. Peter Leighton, 9-10 a.m., Stevens Brook Elementary School.

Sun., Feb. 28 — Ping Pong, 1-4 p.m., Town Hall. All welcome, equipment provided free, 7 tables.

Mon., Feb. 29 — Fill A Bag For $2 Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. thru March 5, Hospital Guild Thrift Shop, Main St. Tue., March 1 — COPD Support Group, 1 p.m., Community Center.

Wed., March 2 — Lenten Lunches, hosted by Bridgton United Methodist and Harrison Congregational Churches, noon, St. Joseph Church, 225 So. High St. BROWNFIELD Thur., Feb. 18 — Brownfield Food Pantry, 1 to 5 p.m., 701 Pequawket Trl. FMI: 935-2333.

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

CASCO Thur., Feb. 18 — Kids Movie, Minions (PG), 2 p.m., library.

Fri., Feb. 26 — Free Film Friday, Bridge of Spies, 6:30 p.m., library.

Sun., Feb. 28 — Jewelry Workshop, 1 to 3 p.m., library.

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Tue., March 1 — Lego Club, 3:30 p.m., library.

DENMARK Fri., Feb. 19 — Difficult hike to Speckled Mountain, Evans Notch, by Denmark Mountain Hikers, meet 8 a.m. at Denmark Congregational Church. FMI: 756-2247.

Sat., Feb. 20 — Community Snow Village, family event, snowmen/creations, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bicentennial Park, exhibit of prints by Jeff Woodbury at Denmark Arts Center.

Tue., Feb. 23 — Circle, 7:30 p.m., Songwriters Denmark Arts Center.

Wed., Feb. 24 — Bella’s Bartok performs, 7:30 p.m., Denmark Arts Center.

Fri., Feb. 25 — Moderate hike to Mount Will, Bethel, by Denmark Mountain Hikers, meet 8 a.m. at Denmark Congregational Church. FMI: 756-2247.

FRYEBURG Sat., Feb. 20 — Center Stage Theater presents The Snow Queen, 1 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy.

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Thur., Feb. 18 — Family Movie Matinee, Aladdin (G), 3 p.m., library.

Sat., Feb. 20 — Family Winterfest, 1 to 4 p.m., Boxberry School, Camp Fernwood Cove, 350 Island Pond Rd. Sat., Feb. 20 — Yoga for Beginners (bring mat & towel or blanket), 2:30 p.m., library.

Mon., Feb. 22 — American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1-6 p.m., United Parish Church, Village.

LOVELL Thur., Feb. 18 — Gardening Group, noon, library.

Fri., Feb. 19 — Storytelling with Jo Radner at Liars’ Club, noon, library.

Fri., Feb. 19 — Evening With Owls, 6:45 p.m., meet at Greater Lovell Land Trust office, Rte. 5.

Sat., Feb. 20 — John McKeen Kids Fishing Derby, 10 a.m. to noon, Heald Pond.

Thur., Feb. 25 — SAD 72 Building Blocks program for ages 3-5, 2:15 to 4:30 p.m., New Suncook School.

Sat., Feb. 27 — Lovell Winter Carnival, 10 a.m. to noon, New Suncook School.

Tue., March 1 — 8-wk.

Gardening Course starts, 1 p.m., library. FMI: 890-1626.

NAPLES Thur.-Mon., Feb. 18-29 — “Bundle Up Book Sale,” all month during regular hours, library.

Thur., Feb. 18 — Soup Share, 6 to 7 p.m., library.

Sat., Feb. 20 — Hymn Sing, 6 to 7 p.m., desserts to follow, Naples United Methodist Church, 1000 Roosevelt Trl. Mon., Feb. 29 — The Food Basket and Kyrie’s Kitchen, 1 to 3 p.m., Town Hall gym. FMI: 615-3226.

RAYMOND Thur., Feb. 18 — Kids Paint Class, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., library.

Thur., Feb. 18 — Lawyer in the Library, Attorney Pongratz, 6 to 7 p.m., library.

Thur., Feb. 25 — Raymond Food Pantry, 4-6 p.m., Lake Region Baptist Church, 1273 Main St. FMI: 232-5830.

Thur., Feb. 25 — Book Group discusses The Sleepy Hollow Family Almanac by Kris D’Agostino, 7 p.m., library.

Sun., Feb. 28 — Tea Time for Knitters/Crocheters, 1 to 3 p.m., library.

Wed., March 2 — Lego Club, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., library.

SEBAGO Mon., Feb. 22, 29 — Sebago Food Pantry, Nazarene Church, Rte. 114, 9-10:30 a.m. FMI: 2741569.

SWEDEN Wed., Feb. 17 — Sweden Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sweden Church basement, 137 Bridgton Rd. FMI: 647-4429, 647-5399.

Wed., March 2 — Sweden

Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sweden Church basement, 137 Bridgton Rd. FMI: 647-4429, 647-5399.

WATERFORD Thur.-Mon., Feb. 18-29 — Blind Date with a Book, all month long at library during regular hours. FMI: 583-2050.

Thur., Feb. 18 — Community Potluck Supper, 6 p.m., Wilkins House, Waterford Flat. FMI: 5836677.

Sat., Feb. 20 — Roast Turkey Dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Waterford Congregational Church, Green Rd. FMI: 890-7669.

AREA EVENTS Thur.-Sat., Feb. 18-20 — Lifeguard Training Course, Saint Joseph College, Standish. FMI: 893-6615.

Thur., Feb. 18 — Beading Project by Cancer Resource Center, 3 p.m., Lively Accents, 310 Main St., Norway.

Thur., Feb. 18 — M&D Productions’ Equus opens, 7:30 p.m. Thur.-Sat. thru Feb. 27, postshow talk Feb. 13, Your Theatre, 1857 White Mtn. Hywy., No. Conway, N.H. FMI: 603-7335275.

Fri., Feb. 19 — Night at the Museum, 3-6 p.m., Mount Washington Valley Children’s Museum, No. Conway, N.H. FMI: 603-356-2992.

Fri., Feb. 19 — Storytelling with Jo Radner, 6 p.m., Sap House Meadery, 6 Folsom Rd., Center Ossipee, N.H. FMI: 603-5391672.

Fri., Feb. 19 — Making Shaker Baskets with Shadow Gorrill, 7 p.m., Effingham Historical Society, 1014 Province Lake Rd., Effingham, N.H. Sat., Feb. 20 — Walk with a Doc, Dr. Leighton & Dr. Smith, 9-10 a.m., Stevens Brook Elementary School.

Sat., Feb. 20 — Windham Historical Society, “History of the Stereoscope” with Ralph Hall, 9:30 a.m., Windham Library, 217 Windham Center Rd., Windham.

Sat., Feb. 20 — Baked Haddock Dinner by Knights of Columbus, 5 to 6 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 919 Roosevelt Trl., Windham.

Sat., Feb. 20 — University Singers in Concert, 7 p.m., Music With A Mission, North Windham Union Church. FMI: 892-7149.

Mon., Feb. 22 — Annual Board of Directors meeting, Schoolhouse Arts Center, 6:30 p.m., Standish Town Hall, 175 Northeast Rd., Standish. FMI: schoolhousearts@gmail.com Tue., Feb. 23 — Fryeburg Academy Class of ‘16 Project Grad Fundraiser, silent auction, 4-9 p.m., Flatbread Company, No. Conway, N.H. Tue., Feb. 23 — SCORE Workshop on Crowdfunding, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Norway Town Office, Danforth St., Norway. FMI: 7430499.

Historic images of Bridgton The Bridgton Historical Society will present a program of historic images of Bridgton at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, in the museum on Gibbs Avenue.

Executive Director Ned Allen

will show slides of photographs from the Society’s collections, as well as provide an introduction to several online sources of historical images and information about the town.

The Society is working toward uploading the collection of ca. 1938 property tax records to the Maine Memory Network, which is part of the Maine Historical Society. He

Fri., Feb. 26 — Joy of Singing, 3 to 5 p.m., Bridgton Community Center. FMI: 583-6304.

Sat., Feb. 27 — Mt. Washington Valley Chili Cookoff, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Gibson Center, No. Conway, N.H. Sat., Feb. 27 — Pickwick Club discusses Nicholas Nickleby, ch. 1-33, Auburn Public Library.

FMI: 583-6957, 778-4510.

Sun., Feb. 28 — Annual Oscar Party, 7 p.m., Your Theatre, White Mountain Hywy., No. Conway, N.H. FMI: 603-733-5275.

Tue., March 1 — Women’s Cancer Support Group, noon to 1:30 p.m., Cancer Resource Ctr. of W. Maine, 199 Main St., Norway.

FMI: 890-7063.

Wed., March 2 — Adult Coloring, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Norway Library, Main St. FMI: 743-5309.

Casco land sale

(Continued from Page 2A) The public auction will happen during the March 15 selectmen meeting.

A resident had requested that the bidding process be an open, instead of closed, bidding process. He said his place of business had burned, and he was interested in buying the property to rebuild his business.

All of the tax-acquired property had gone through an evaluation process. Casco Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) Don Murphy and members of the Open Space Commission (OSC) did site walks on all the parcels that had gone through the tax foreclosure process.

From there, the OSC recommended that the town retain ownership of two lots off Heath Road because of the wetland value.

The board voted in favor of keeping those two lots for a future use yet to be identified.

In a motion that had to be repeated more than four times, the selectmen had agreed to set the minimum bid at 40% of assessed valuation. The minimum bid will be set lower if uninhabitable structures were part of property valuation.

Also, as decided by majority vote, “successful bidders will remove junk or debris from the property within 60 days of purchase date.”

“We don’t want oil tanks lying around,” Selectman Grant Plummer said.

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to all the people who’ve already paid. If people (in Naples) don’t pay personal property taxes, don’t count on it, cut budget by 20%, or add (the shortfall) to property taxes,” Grattelo said.

Selectman Christina Powers responded to his comments.

“I had asked that this line item stay on the agenda so we can continue have this conversation. In all the time, there hasn’t been favoritism. We are addressing the issues, there isn’t anything involving political games and preferential treatment,” Powers said.

Earlier in the discussion, Selectman Rich Cebra had talked about personal property taxes from the perspective of a business owner. Cebra owns the Steamboat Landing Miniature Golf Course.

“It is one of my least favorite taxes. I paid my sales tax when I bought it.

Then, I have to pay it once a year,” Cebra said.

He questioned aloud how Szechuan, Hunan to “go after” debtors, and & Cantonese Cuisine said he would like to know how much of the past due Dine In or Take Out balances are still collectable.

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Thur., Feb. 25 — 8-part SCORE Marketing Roundtable Series starts, 8 to 9 a.m., Norway Town Office, 19 Danforth St. FMI: 743-0499.

Thur., Feb. 25 — Applebee’s, Rte. 26, Oxford, 4 to 9 p.m., 15% of bill goes to support Spastic Paraplegia Foundation. FMI: Jeff Stern, 595-0317.

Thur., Feb. 25 — 8-wk.

Gardening Course starts, 5:30 to 8 p.m., First Congregational Church, East Main St., So. Paris.

FMI: 890-1626.

Thur., Feb. 25 — Show & Tell, “Hiking the Coastal Paths in Wales” with Theo and Melanie Stibbons, 7 p.m., Weather Discovery Center, No. Conway, N.H. FMI: 603-356-2961.

Fri.-Sun., Feb. 26-28 — Lifeguard Review Course, Saint Joseph College, Standish. FMI: 893-6615.

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will also show the audience how to access the National Register of Historic Places database, as well as the state’s CARMA database of historic properties, which was developed jointly by the Maine Department of Transportation and the Maine Historic Preservation Commission.

Admission is $5, or $4 for Bridgton Historical Society members.

The Bridgton Historical Society encourages an appreciation and understanding of the events, customs, and traditions of the Bridgton community by collecting and preserving significant historical material and making it available through programs, publications, and exhibitions. The Society owns Narramissic, the historic Peabody-Fitch Farm in South Bridgton, as well as the archives and museum in the former fire station at 5 Gibbs Avenue in downtown Bridgton. For further information, contact the Bridgton Historical Society at 647-3699, info@bridgtonhistory.org, visit The photograph, from Bridgton Historical Society collections, is of the Dunn www.bridgtonhistory.org, or Brothers Drug Store, the current site of Norway Savings Bank on Harrison Road, at the Society’s Facebook page.

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Continuations

Freezing for a Reason

(Continued from Page 1A) to do on ‘jump day’ — we’re still in good shape,” she said.

Freezing is the shelter’s biggest fundraiser of the year.

The two biggest changes to Freezing in 2016 are: The

actual jump will start an hour later than usual; and spectators will not be able to stand on the lake ice this year.

The jump starts at 2 p.m. on Saturday, and not at 1 p.m., she stressed.

Tanker driver (Continued from Page 1A)

Edwards was hailed as a hero when he used his quick thinking at a New Gloucester house fire by contributing the water from his Poland Spring tanker to aid firefighting efforts. In recognition of that action, Rep. Ellie Espling (R-New Gloucester) presented Edward with a Legislative Sentiment from the Maine House of Representatives.

Edwards has been a member of the Poland Spring family for 22 years, and has driven more than one million accidentfree miles as a Poland Spring tanker driver.

“Our team is so fortunate to have an individual of Scott’s caliber and character,” Brown continued. “Scott’s selflessness, heroism, and dedication to giving back are an inspiration to all.”

The President’s Award is presented annually to recognize some of the company’s hardest working employees, who exemplify the best of what Nestlé stands for, both on the job and in their communities. Recipients of this award are the unsung heroes that help propel the company forward with their positive leadership, contagious passion and solid values.

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getting hard-lined on many, many issues. You may be technically correct: It is difficult to enforce laws like the personal property tax. You would never be able to put the man power behind it. I doubt it would be worth the cost to do it,” Krainin said.

Resident Jim Corrigan indicated that he believed that personal property tax collection was a manageable task.

He talked about Town Meeting 2015, when the majority of residents voted against paying a higher mil rate than the state-set limit. In June and July, a budget committee with additional members made the cuts necessary to keep the mil rate down.

Corrigan said his wife owns a small business in Casco and pays personal property taxes in that town. He said that like most citizens, although he dislikes more government and more taxes, he understands that taxation is necessary.

“These are things we have accepted,” he said.

He said he doubted that having O’Donnell’s assessor “walking into every business in town” would be a suitable solution to the problem.

“It is a big issue. A pause button would be really good,” Corrigan said.

The selectmen will revisit the topic of personal property taxes when they meet again on Monday, Feb. 22, which is their regularly-scheduled date. Inclement weather caused the postponement of the meeting slated for Feb. 1. That is why the board is convening two Mondays in a row.

The jump is being held an hour later than past years’ to better coordinate with the Winter Carnival activities going on around town, McBurnie said.

The Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce has a goal of retaining more of the crowd, keeping people in Bridgton during the time between the end of the polar plunge and the fireworks display at 6 p.m., she said.

Secondly, the ice will be too thin to hold the weight of spectators.

“We will be doing the best we can to keep specators off the ice. Those areas will be roped off,” McBurnie said.

In addition to playing it safe by staying off the lake ice, people are being asked to plan ahead when it comes to parking spots.

In the hours before the jump, beachfront parking spots will be sparce, she said. Some people might opt to park at the Municipal Complex parking area or at the old town hall lot, she said.

Getting to the lake might involve some walking, she said.

Plus, prepare for possible precipitation — in the form of rain.

As of Tuesday, the National Weather Service forecasted a 60% chance of rain after 1 p.m. on Saturday.

“I don’t think I have ever

FUEL RAFFLE WINNER PICKED — American Legion Riders, Chapter 155, Naples, had their “Fuel Raffle” drawing on Feb. 7. Nathaniel Elsaesser, future Legion rider, drew the winning ticket. Debbie Plummer of Naples was the winning recipient. The $250 fuel prize was donated by Dodge Oil of Naples. Pictured left to right are Bill O’Neil, Bob Ellis, Kelly Mulcahy, Don Mulcahy and John Leisenring; center, Nathaniel Elsaesser; and sitting, Vinny Yedynak. thought we would have to worry about rain during Freezing,” McBurnie said.

“I have requested a hat with a built-in umbrella,” she said, making a reference to the fact that she won’t have a spare hand during the day of the jump.

“It is going to be like 45 degrees! I am hoping we have light snow,” she said.

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Regional Sports

February 18, 2016, The Bridgton News, Page 1B

Leavitt rallies to sting Raiders

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer PORTLAND — How quick a coach can make in-game adjustments often decides whether his or her team wins or loses.

For nearly 24 minutes, Fryeburg Academy had contained Leavitt senior center Chantel Eells.

But, she became a force with the game on the line.

Eells scored 10 of her 12 points in the second half and was a force on the glass, hauling down eight of her 11 rebounds over the final two quarters to rally the Hornets to a 46-40 Class A South quarterfinal victory over the Raiders at the Portland Expo Monday afternoon.

Early on, Eells roamed the perimeter, and rarely had clean looks at the hoop as FA’s shutdown defender Mackenzie Buzzell held her to just a pair of foul shots.

In the second half, Leavitt ran the ball through the high post and sought out open players heading to the rim, which paid off with an upset by the sixth-seeded Hornets over the third-ranked Raiders.

“When you are in a close game at the end, it’s on the coach. I got outcoached. At

the end, they got some nice back cuts and screens. That’s not on our kids, that’s on me for not having them better prepared. We allowed some high-low post flashes that sometimes we didn’t front, that’s not on the kids,” Raider Coach Sean Watson said.

“We had seen it on some tape — we had five videos — that over the second half of the season they used back cuts more. Our girls figured they had to double the ball in the high post, and they were able to find people cutting to the basket. That’s on me.”

Although the Raiders forced six turnovers in the first quarter and seemed to be dictating pace, Fryeburg (154) had just a 7-4 lead.

It would quickly disappear as Leavitt capitalized on the weak side rebounding of Sophia Gilbert, whose CELEBRATING AN IMPROBABLE COMEBACK — Lake Region players (left to right) Kaylyn Jordan, Spencer two offensive boards over True, Melody Millett, Brooke Harriman and Rachel Shanks join other teammates to celebrate a thrilling 32-31 vic(Rivet Photo) the final 1:14 enabled the tory over Yarmouth Tuesday morning in the Class B South quarterfinals.

Hornets to tie the game, 9-9.

“With our style of play, we try to trap a lot and we talk about ‘fixing it’ — someone covering up the open player after. They were prepared for us. They did a great job of making sure they made a quick pass out of the trap to “I wanted to make sure

By Wayne E. Rivet STING, Page 10B that we were organized and Staff Writer we weren’t going to get PORTLAND — With caught up in the moment,” opposing fans chanting her Coach True said. “We thorname, Chandler True’s facial oughly covered that we expression quickly changed couldn’t foul in that situafrom focused to dejected tion (the Lakers had six team when her foul shot attempt fouls, one more would have bounced off the iron. sent Yarmouth to the foul 3.3 seconds left. line) and we didn’t want to Game tied 31-31 let them get much over halfHoping to add just a litcourt.” tle more pressure onto the Clipper guard Cory shoulders of the Laker sophLangenbach, who was 1-foromore, Yarmouth Coach 7 from beyond the arc, Christina Strong called timeweaved through LR defendout. ers and launched a last gasp It was the first trip to the shot that was off the mark, foul line for Chandler. sending the Lakers to the “Chandler came off the semifinals today, Feb. 18. floor, and said, ‘I can’t make While the Lakers pulled it, I can’t make it.’ Then, out a fantastic finish, the outCoach (Meghan) Craffey come was marred by controgets on her by saying, ‘Yes, versy. you can make it.’ Her teamAfter Laker forward mates were all over it. They Lauren Jakobs sank a pair told her, ‘Chandler, you can of clutch foul shots with do this. We believe in you.’

40.8 seconds left in regulaThat’s the kind of character tion to tie the game at 31, this team has. They play for Yarmouth looked to take each other,” Lake Region the game’s final shot. With Head Coach Paul True said. the clock working down to “What a great moment. I’m 16.8 seconds left, LR guard very proud of her.”

Coolly and confi- SETTING UP THE GAME WINNER — Chandler True Kristen Huntress and Jakobs dently, Chandler sank (#14) earned a trip to the foul line with 3.3 seconds left in were able to double team the second shot and pro- regulation on this drive to the hoop against Yarmouth’s Langenbach and forced a pelled third-seeded Lake Johana Hattan, who was whistled for a foul. True made 1 held-ball call.

(Rivet Photo) The possession arrow at Region (15-3) past sixth- of 2 foul shots. seeded Yarmouth 32-31 in held at the Portland Expo. called timeout, which he pre- the scorers’ table pointed in BOXED IN — Raider Mackenzie Buzzell was able Tuesday’s Class B South Once True made the game viously arranged with a game Lake Region’s favor. to work herself free from a double team by Leavitt’s quarterfinal playoff game winning shot, Coach True official.

LAKER, Page 2B Alexandra Belaire and Sophia Gilbert.

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Fantastic yet questionable

True free throw sinks Clippers

Lakers stay composed, pull away in 4th

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer PORTLAND — With upstart Poland seemingly matching basket for basket over the first 24 minutes, Brandon Palmer and his Laker teammates simply stuck to the game plan.

“We try to never get too high or too low on the court,” the senior said. “We try to be the most intense team every time we step on the floor.”

Palmer figured if the topseeded Lakers followed the game plan (rebound, make free throws and play great defense), stayed focus and executed, “we’d be all set.”

Two of Jack Lesure’s steals led to layups, sparking an 8-0 run at the five minute mark of the fourth quarter as Lake Region (172) finally shook eighth-seed Poland 64-50 last Saturday in the Class B South quarterfinals held at the Portland Expo.

Lesure scored a gamehigh 22 points and hauled down 15 rebounds to propel the Lakers to the semifinals today, Feb. 18, at the Cross Insurance Arena in SWEEPING HOOK SHOT — Lake Region forward Alex Portland against fourthLangadas flips a shot over Poland’s Caleb Hodgkin dur- ranked Lincoln Academy.

But, it wasn’t easy. ing action at the Portland Expo.

(Rivet Photo)

In a regular season meeting with the Knights, the Lakers had their offense running in high gear and bolted out to a 16-point halftime lead.

This time, LR struggled early on shooting the ball (11-of-33 from the field) and held a 10-8 lead after one quarter.

“We missed several easy ones at the basket early on, which could have been due to nerves or excitement to start the playoffs,” LR Coach John Mayo said. “We did not have a sense of panic. I think that our experience played a part in that as well as we had the lead so we could still play our game.”

Poland handled LR’s pressure defense fairly well, and were rewarded with several buckets in the paint, lead by John Fossett, who had a strong game with team highs of 16 points and 12 rebounds.

Marcus DeVoe looked to provide a spark to the Laker offense by sinking a 3-pointer and converting a steal into points for a 15-11 LR lead.

But, the Knights came right back as Greg Leighton netted a trey and Fosset connected on a foul line jumper

LAKERS, 64 Scoring: Marcus DeVoe 10, Brandon Palmer 6, Nick Wandishin 10, Jack Lesure 22, Nate Smith 6, Tyler Walker 2, Ryan Hodgdon 2, Alex Langadas 6 Rebounds (32): DeVoe 3, Palmer 4, Wandishin 5, Lesure 15, Smith 2, Walker 2, Langadas 1 Assists: DeVoe 1, Palmer 2, Wandishin 1, Lesure 3, Smith 2, Walker 2, Langadas 1 Steals: DeVoe 2, Palmer 1, Wandishin 1, Lesure 5, Smith 1 FG: 27-63, 42.9% 3-Point: 4-17, 23.5% FT: 6-10, 60% POLAND, 50 Scoring: Jared Martel 3, Patrick Kuklinski 6, Nate Chouinard 13, John Fossett 16, Caleb Hodgkin 5, Greg Leighton 7 Rebounds (28): Martel 2, Chouinard 2, Fossett 12, Hodgkin 6, Kurtis Leighton 1, Greg Leighton 3, Noah Salmonds 1, Quinn Callahan 1 Assists: Martel 1, Kuklinski 1, Chouinard 2, Fossett 3, Hodgkin 1, G. Leighton 1, Callahan 1 Steals: Kuklinski 1, Chouinard 1, Fossett 2 and two foul shots.

Tighter defense enabled the Lakers to open a little daylight with 1:46 left until the half as Palmer scored and then dished a pass to Nick Wandishin for an open layup. After a cool shooting start, Nate Smith dropped a 3-pointer to push the Laker lead to 24-15.

After Lesure made 3-of-4 foul shots, Poland climbed back into the

game and had reason to feel good about their chances of pulling off the upset with a late run to trail just 27-23 at intermission.

Like a tennis match, every time the Lakers made a big shot — Smith and DeVoe each drilled 3-pointers to start the third quarter and appeared ready to take command of the game — COMPOSED, Page 3B

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Laker D, True free throw sinks Clippers

(Continued from Page 1A) So, a game official handed the ball over to the Lakers.

When the ball went over halfcourt, the buzzer sounded.

A mistake had been made at the head table. The possession arrow had not been changed after a previous held-ball call, so Yarmouth should have retained the ball.

Referees, however, noted that by rule, once the ball reentered play, the possession call was no longer correctable.

“My heart is broken for those (Yarmouth) kids and those coaches. I feel terrible about it,” said Coach

True, who noted that assistant coaches on his bench keep track of possessions, for accuracy sake. “The horn should not have blown and stopped play. That possession should have continued.

So, they made a couple of mistakes there.”

Coach True has seen incorrect possession calls made before, “but not on the last possession of the game or in a tournament game.”

“It’s very, very unfortunate,” he added. “I feel awful for them.”

The Lakers, however, did their part to be in a position to pull off the victory. Not only did they hold Yarmouth

to just five points in the final quarter, the Clippers failed to score over the final 3:47 after Langenbach (she tallied all of her team’s points in the quarter) drained a 3-pointer.

Down 26-23, the Lakers showed composure over the final eight minutes, moving the ball to find the best scoring option and also staying aggressive taking the ball to the rim, despite having several shots rejected by Yarmouth’s Claire Brady (four blocks) and Johana Hattan (three).

With Jakobs going 4-for4 from the line, LR closed the gap when Huntress connected on a pull-up jumper in the lane and Melody Millett sank a bankshot off the glass to make it 31-29, Yarmouth with 1:28 left.

Chandler True earned her chance to win the game by taking the ball strong to the rim, and drawing a foul call.

It proved to be a long, challenging climb but the Lakers found a way to prevail and reach a playoff game at Cross Arena.

“It’s a group that plays for each other. They really bought into the fact that it’s a complete game. You don’t win a game after 26 or 28 minutes. They just keep battling. They’ve done it all year long. We’ve beaten this same team two other times when the chips were down.

We weren’t playing great, but just kept battling. We did that today, as well,” Coach True said.

Just like the regular season games, this one was close throughout.

Knowing the Lakers would likely try to clog the lane to stop forward Alison Clark, the Clippers looked CONTESTING THE SHOT — Laker forward Brooke to spread the floor and creHarriman tries to block a shot by Yarmouth’s Cory ate some operating room for Langenbach.

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3-pointers to build an 11-5 lead after a quarter.

“I give Yarmouth credit.

They came out and hit a couple of quick threes, and I thought it deflated our kids just a little bit,” Coach True said. “But, the game lasts for 32 minutes and our kids kept plugging away.”

LR’s early offense came from Chandler True, who scored all five points.

Neither club was able to light it up offensively as the Clippers went into the break with a 17-13 lead. Spencer True netted a 3-pointer and added a strong drive to the hoop, while Melody Millett scored before the buzzer off a pass from Brooke Harriman.

Yarmouth hurt the Lakers with 10 second-chance shots, but managed to score just four points.

“We talked a lot about blocking out needs to be better; and we can’t be content with just inside position because bigger and longer players are still going to get rebounds,” Coach True said.

“Obviously, foul trouble played a major role, as well.

Kids were a little more tentative because they were afraid about picking up another foul. We were just trying to get deep into the second half. We made a little run in the third quarter because we could get out and run and press. A couple of fouls later, we were just trying to get back and play for a possession or two at the end of the game.”

LR seemed more energized when they returned to the floor following the halftime break than they were when the game started at 10:30 a.m.

Jakobs added some life to the Lakers’ steps with a 3-point play and Spencer True rattled home a 3-pointer to put the Lakers up 19-17.

“That’s the way we were hoping to play more of the game but it just didn’t work out that way. We had spurts that we put some points on the board and able to get it inside and attack the rim,” Coach True said.

As part of a couple of ties and lead changes, Chandler True scored off two drives to the hoop to put LR up 23-22.

Yarmouth closed out the quarter with an Alison Clark hoop and a pair of foul shots

by Hattan for a 26-23 lead.

Coach True felt the play of inside players enabled his club to fight for a chance to pull out a victory. Jakobs collected a game-high 11 rebounds (six were offensive) and was 5-for-5 from the foul line. Paint partners Melody Millett had 5 boards and reserve Brooke Harriman hauled down 3.

“I thought Mel, Brooke and Lauren just kept playing.

We weren’t as active I would have liked during the whole

LAKERS, 32 Scoring: Kristen Huntress 4, Melody Millett 5, Chandler True 6, Lauren Jakobs 9, Spencer True 8 Rebounds (26): Huntress 2, Millett 5, C. True 4, Jakobs 11, S. True 1, Brooke Harriman 3 Assists: Huntress 1, Millett 1, Jakobs 2, Harriman 1 Steals: Huntress 2, Millett 2, C. True 1, S. True 1, Kaylyn Jordan 1 FG: 11-47, 23.4% 3-Point: 3-15, 20% FT: 7-11, 63.6% YARMOUTH, 31 Scoring: Cory Langenbach 11, Claire Brady 9, Alison Clark 4, Johana Hattan 7 Rebounds (26): Langenbach 1, Jessica Kirk 5, Brady 2, Clark 8, Hattan 5, Isabel Bates 1, Clementine Blaschke 3, Sarah Kirk 1 Assists: J. Kirk 1, Clark 2, Hattan 3 Steals: Langenbach 2, Hattan 1, Blaschke 2 FG: 11-40, 27.5% 3-Point: 5-14, 35.7% FT: 4-10, 40% SP w7 tournament pairings GIRLS’ CLASS B SEMIFINALS Thursday, 2 p.m., Cross Insurance Arena, Portland #2 Gray-New Gloucester (15-4) vs. #3 Lake Region (15-4) Quarters Gray-NG 56, Freeport 30 Lake Region 32, Yarmouth 31 Previous meeting Gray-NG 45, Lake Region 42 Winner: Advances to the Class B South Finals on Saturday at the Cross Arena at 2 p.m. against the winner of #1 Mountain Valley (18-1) vs. #4 Lincoln Academy (17-2)

DETERMINED TO GET A SHOT OFF — Laker Melody Millett drives to the hoop, but is met by Yarmouth’s Johana Hattan.

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Another key was the play of leading scorer Kristen Huntress, who was blanketed

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GAME CHANGING PLAY — Lakers Kristen Huntress (left) and Lauren Jakobs forced a jump ball situation in the final minute, setting up a controversial ruling and a chance to win the game.

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sive pressure were difference makers.

“I couldn’t be more proud of her maturity and how much she has grown up.

Kristen could have hung her head, she could have been really frustrated. In the first half, she wasn’t getting looks and was getting beat up,” Coach True said. “Yet, she stayed with it and stayed very focused.”

Now, the focus turns to the next challenge, second-seed Gray-New Gloucester. What will it take to beat a Patriot team that features a big front line?

“If we don’t rebound, we won’t have the same opportunity that we had today, plain and simple,” Coach True said. “We need to protect the rim and block out and play physical. They’re a very physical team.”

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MEETING AT THE RIM between Lake Region’s Brandon Palmer (right) and Poland’s John Fossett. (Rivet Photo)

SPLITTING THE KNIGHT’S DEFENSE — Jack Lesure of Lake Region flips a shot before Poland defenders Caleb Hodgkin (#22) and John Fossett (#21) can attempt for a block. Trailing the play and looking for an offensive rebound is Laker Nick Wandishin (#24). (Rivet Photo)

BOYS’ CLASS B SEMIFINALS Thursday, 8:30 p.m., Cross Insurance Arena, Portland #1 Lake Region (17-2) vs. #4 Lincoln Academy 9-10) Quarters Lake Region 64, Poland 50 Lincoln Academy 62, Wells 53 Previous meeting Lake Region 82, Lincoln Academy 62 Winner: Advances to the Class B South Finals on Saturday at the Cross Arena at 3:45 p.m. against the winner of #2 Maranacook (17-2) vs. #3 Yarmouth (14-5)

Lakers stay composed, pull away great by any means at times, but being able to key in on defense for multiple possessions and stop the other team from scoring is big. Then if we go down and score off of the opponent’s missed shot, it’s a huge advantage,” Lesure said. “If we keep it simple and trust what we’ve been doing all season, close games should end in our favor. We did a good job of not giving up when it got tough. It was not our best game offensively or defensively and we struggled with being consistent, but thankfully our effort was enough to pull out the win.”

Although it took awhile for the Lakers to pull away from the Knights, Coach Mayo remained confident that his club’s defense would ultimately lead them to the semis.

“We have been stressing defense all year long and I knew at some point that our full court defense would eventually lead to some easy baskets. Jack made his first steal in the full court and that seemed to get everyone going and it lead to a couple of easy baskets,” Coach Mayo said. “I thought our

rebounding was a big difference maker. I thought for the most part we limited them to one shot each possession (LR gave up nine offensive rebounds). On offense, even though we did not shoot well in the first half, we for the most part got good looks, but they did not fall.”

Players agreed that stingy defense and past experience carried them past the upsetminded Knights.

“It helps a lot that we’ve been around the block for four years, which has included many close games.

So having that in our pockets definitely helps because we know to keep calm and just play basketball,” Lesure said. “It will take the same things it takes to beat any team: focus, hard work and a short memory. If we play as hard as we can while playing the smart way, doing exactly what we’re supposed to be doing, then we should be able to get the win. A short memory helps so that you don’t dwell on previous mistakes, it allows you to move ahead and make better plays happen.”

Marcus DeVoe added,

“We did well pulling out the win and staying composed, but we struggled with playing to our team’s full potential. We are going to have to do that to win a gold ball. Experience plays a huge piece. Having all seniors in at the end of the game really helps. It’s important to take care of the ball and know what to do out there at the end of the games.”

“I think we rebounded well and found a way to force turnovers, but our halfcourt defense needs to get better going into Thursday’s game,” Palmer said.

Up next is Lincoln Academy.

“We need to play our tempo against Lincoln and attack the rim on offense,” Coach Mayo said. “On defense, we have to get out on shooters early, defend their cutters and rebounding.

I have said rebounding, free throws and great defense wins games.”

Added Nate Smith, “To beat Lincoln, we need to play great defense and rebound. When we do that, that is when we are at our best.”

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(Continued from Page 1B) Poland returned serve with their own big play, be it going 5-of-6 from the foul line or Jared Martel sinking his only basket, a 3-pointer.

With 3:05 left in the quarter, the Lakers started to slightly shake the Knights.

Reserve Ryan Hodgdon made it a six-point game with a soft jumper in the lane, Palmer tipped in a missed shot and Lesure completed a 3-point play on a strong take to the rim with 19.2 seconds left for a 46-39 lead.

While composure and perseverance worked in the end for the Lakers, Poland cracked for just a few minutes — a couple of missed shots and turnovers — and it proved costly as the deficit swelled to double digits.

Off a timeout with 2:05 left, Alex Langadas drew double coverage and flicked a pass to Wandishin for an easy bucket to seal the victory.

LR’s defense locked down the Knights over the final minutes, allowing just a Fossett inside hoop.

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SPEEDY DUO — Fryeburg Academy sprinters Oriagna Inirio (left) and Skye Collins.

(Rivet Photo)

Record day for FA at States

LEWISTON — School records and personnel records ruled the day for Fryeburg Academy at the State Meet held Saturday at Bates College in Lewiston.

Baha Demir had been chasing the 40-foot mark in the shot put all year. He came into the meet with a best of 38’9.”

With 14 throwers in the field and Baha being seeded 13th and only eight advancing to finals, he had his work cut out for him.

“We had worked all week on his technique, but after his first two throws he had a best of 35-feet 4-inches.With one throw left, he popped a beauty and 40’6.50” later the shot landed. This put him into the finals and he ended up eightth overall. A great day for Baha and a lifetime membership in the 40-foot club,” FA Coach Kevin McDonald said.

Evan Wadsworth had a fine day setting personal records (PRs) in both the 400m 54.48, good for fifth place and 24.19 in the 200m good for eighth place and the school record for two minutes. Evan also was on the 4x200 relay that place third overall.

“Evan ran his heart out in all three events, especially the relay. As a coach, I could not ask for a student/athlete better than Evan. Quiet and calm off the track, fierce and relentless on the track,” Coach McDonald said. “Evan gives 100% and only a junior he has a brilliant future in track and field.”

The 4x200 relay went into the meet with a high finish on their minds. They were in the fast heat and proved they were ready. Made up of Spencer

Thomas, Max Kummer, Wadsworth and Jeremiah Schrader, the race was a brutal battle with only hundreds of a second separating first to seventh.

The Raiders got shuffled back after the first exchange and could have settled for that but no, they weren’t done.

Evan fought hard to get them back in contention and at the last exchange five teams were dead even. Miah, forced to the outside, battled back and brought the team home in third place.

“The boys were a bit disappointed, but it was a fantastic race and they are all underclassmen. This quartet now holds the school record and a very bright future,” the coach reported.

Miah Schrader had a day to remember. Evan ran in the heat before Miah in the 200m and set a new school record of 24.19 only to have Miah run even faster. The newest school record is 24.08 good for fifth place in the 200m.

Miah was just getting started. In the 400m, he ran a blistering 53.11 good for third place and another school record.

“Miah was a part of three school records in one day at the State Meet unbelievable, off the charts, a day I will never forget,” Coach McDonald added.

Max Kummer ran a great leg on the 4x800 relay made up of Gavin Smith, Cole Leblond, Max and Brian Ward/Sims.

The boys did a good job, but Max’s leg hurt him later in the 400m as he suffered breathing issues. However Max did batFA TRACK, Page 5B

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Thomas Noble has a lot of Laker pride and school spirit.

“He is enthusiastic at meets and extremely supportive of his teammates,” Lake Region indoor track & field coach Mark Snow said. “Thomas focuses on improving every meet and has great success at setting personal records (PRs). He has 19 PRs over the past two seasons. That is the most on the boys’ team.”

In recognition of his strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanThomas Noble ship, Thomas is this week’s Boosters and Hancock Lumber “Player of the Week.”

Each week, a Lake Region athlete is recognized for his/ her dedication (does more than what is asked), work ethic, coachability and academic good standing. Recipients receive a specially-designed t-shirt, sponsored by Hancock Lumber.

The Noble File Name: Thomas Noble Year in School: Sophomore Hometown: Naples Parents: Tom and Sue Shaw Sports you play: Football, indoor track, outdoor track School organizations: Varsity Club School honors: Merit Q. Why did you choose to play this sport?

TN. I chose football because, well, it’s my favorite sport. I chose indoor and outdoor track because I like to compete against other schools that I know and that I don’t know, from the starting gunshots and my teammates cheering when I finish.

Q. What is the most difficult part of the sport?

TN. The rules I have to follow, and also the weather outside (cold breeze to hot spring days) that I have to face.

Q. What do you enjoy the most about the sport?

TN. I enjoy the competition I had on the track and the huge crowd during football when I recovered a fumble against Freeport.

Q. What do you feel you need to work on?

TN. I need to work on more serious stuff at practices; no goofing off so I can achieve my goals.

Q. Why is teamwork important?

TN. We work together to achieve on goal, to be successful and also good sportsmanship.

Q. What is the biggest impact your coach(es) have had on you?

TN. I feel that my coaches are great. They made me the greatest and powerful athlete on the field and on the track.

I’m proud of the coaches and their hard work.

Q. How do you want people to view you as an athlete?

TN. I think I’m a great athlete for LRHS. I’m spiritual, strong and successful. I loves sports since I was a little kid in Portland (my birthplace).

Q. Ten years from now, when you look back on your high school sports career, what do you think you will remember most?

TN. I think I’ll remember when I made a lot of tackles and defensive plays in football; and competed in events in indoor and outdoor track. Let’s do our job, Laker style (my catch phrase).

FA Unified team claims 1st win Taking advantage of a snowed out game last week and some extra practice time, the Fryeburg Academy Unified Basketball recorded their first win for the sport with a dominating performance over Massabesic 55-24.

After spending some practice time focusing on the inside game, forward Matt McLaughlin scored

28 points while fellow big man Aaron Limmer chipped in 18. Raider varsity boys’ basketball Head Coach Sedge Saunders stepped into practice this week and talked about deny defense.

His message was heard as Matthew Powers and Chris Hennessy were quick on their feet smothering the Mustangs with defense and picking off passes to start the fastbreak

offense!

All nine Raider “partners” played a role in moving the ball to create scoring opportunities and every “athlete”

netted a hoop! In addition, partners set up the substitution rotation, warm-up and shared bus and dinner conUNIFIED, Page 10B

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Keyana Prescott scored 33 points this year on Lake Region’s successful indoor track & field team.

“Keyana scores mainly in the hurdles and pole vault. Recently, she cleared 6’6” (in the pole vault) to break the school record,” Lake Region Coach Mark Snow said.

“She accomplished this while practicing only runway approaches and some plant drills. Her sole legitimate ‘pole vault practice’ each week is at the meet while competing!”

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

Recipients receive a specially-designed t-shirt, sponsored

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The Prescott File Name: Keyana Prescott Year in School: Senior Hometown: Casco Parents: Pam Babbitt and Jason Prescott Sports you play: Soccer, indoor and outdoor track & field School organizations: National Honor Society, Student Council School honors: Honor roll Q. Why did you choose to play this sport?

KP. I chose to do indoor track & field because the sport is about setting personal records and doing the best you can, as well as the team as a whole.

Q. What is the most difficult part of the sport?

KP. I believe that the most difficult part of track is staying motivated to do your very best. Encouragement from your teammates and coaches is key.

Q. What do you enjoy the most about the sport?

KP. The thing I enjoy the most about track is that the effort you put into practices pays off and shows at the meet.

Q. What do you feel you need to work on?

KP. I would like to improve on my personal record in pole vault because I want to beat the school record again.

Q. Why is teamwork important?

KP. In all sports, everyone plays a role in leading a team to success. In track, teamwork is important because we all support one another to do our best, which in turn will make the entire team successful.

Q. What is the biggest impact your coach(es) have had on you?

KP. Coach Snow and Coach Caron have pushed me in pole vault and encouraged me to do better every week.

Coach Dors has taught me to never give up. He always tells me that the only thing holding me back is between my ears.

Q. How do you want people to view you as an athlete?

KP. I would like people to view me as a hardworking and dedicated athlete. I want people to know that I gave every sport my all.

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The Select Board (BOS) shall hold a public hearing on the proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding projects for Program Year 2016. The hearing shall take place at their regular meeting, February 23, 2016, beginning at 6:00 p.m.

The purpose of the meeting is to hear public comment on the applications and to hear from the applicants. Applications and the recommendations of the Community Development Committee can be viewed in the Municipal Office during normal business hours at 3 Chase Street or on the town’s website: http:// www.bridgtonmaine.org/grants.html. The BOS is expected to take action after they close this hearing to forward the town’s requested funded projects as either accepted as recommended, or otherwise amended to the Cumberland County Community Development Office.

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(Continued from Page 4B) tle back and ran a fine leg on the 4x2 relay. Brian also ran the two mile to finish his day.

Girls: Olivia Pelkie and Emily McDermith both set PRs in the 400m finishing seventh and eighth. It was Olivia’s first trip to the podium as an individual.

“Only a sophomore, Olivia is running very well.

She led her heat wire to wire and I believe we have just scratched the surface of this young lady’s talent,” Coach McDonald said.

Skye Collins picked up sixth place in the 55m dash and Anna Lastra ran a nice two mile to finish fifth overall.

The day belonged to Oriagna Inirio, however.

“One of our senior captains, Orie has been all a coach could ask for. Solid, Focused. Determined and positive. She leads by example and maintains a positive outlook through adversity.

Orie has dealt with injury issues this season, yet always has stayed the course and worked through them all.”

She started her day with a PR and third place finish in the 55m dash, just missing the school record by 1/100 of

State Meet results

STRONG SHOWING AT THE STATES in the shot put for Fryeburg Academy was Baha Demir, who had a tremendous final throw to land eighth place.

(Rivet Photo) a second. Next up, the 200m dash with a sixth place finish and another PR, smashing her old PR of 28.27 by running 27.84.

“To perform at States like this shows such poise and

Keyana Prescott

(Continued from Page 4B) Q. Ten years from now, when you look back on your high school sports career, what do you think you will remember most?

KP. When I look back on my high school sports career, I think I will remember all of the new friends I made and the memories with my teams.

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grace. Many crack on the big stage, but not Orie.”

She was not done. The girls 4x200 had been fast all season. Coach Collins had been running combinations of girls as FA had six very fast young ladies.

“Our rule is the four fastest run and run they did,” Coach McDonald said.

Skye Collins led off and gave the team a lead. Orie took the baton and held if not lengthened the lead.

Lexi Charles held the lead and Anna Lastra brought it home. A new PR for the relay

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Servicemaster ELECTRICIANS Prof. Carpet Cleaning – Home/Office Fire/Smoke Damage Restoration Bosworth Electric Inc. 1-800-244-7630 207-539-4452 Quality electrical contractor Commercial/Industrial/Residential TLC Home Maintenance Co. Generators/Todd Bosworth/207-838-6755 Professional Cleaning and bosworthelectricinc@hotmail.com Property Management ALARMS D. M. Electric Inc. & Sons Housekeeping and much more Dennis McIver, Electrical Contractor 583-4314 WAM-ALARM Systems Residential/Commercial/Industrial Installation, Service, Monitoring Licensed in Maine & New Hampshire COMPUTERS Burglar-Fire-Temperature Sensors Bridgton 207-647-5012 Free Security Survey 647-2323 Grammy Geek J.P. Gallinari Electric Co. Tech support for seniors (jr’s too) Residential - Commercial - Industrial APPLIANCE REPAIR 1-1 support at your home Aerial - Auger - Lifting Service Malware & virus removal/PC repair Jones Appliance Service/Repair LLC Bridgton 647-9435 Free pick-up & delivery 207-310-0289 Quality service you deserve McIver Electric All major brands Ms. C’s Computer Repair “Your on time every time electricians” jonesappliances@aol.com 647-4432 Virus and spyware removal 221 Portland Rd, Bridgton PC repairs 207-228-5279 647-3664 ATTORNEYS 27 Zion Hill Road, Bridgton www.mciverelectric.net Jones & Matthews, PA Certified Public Accountants Accounting and taxes Roosevelt Trail Prof. Bldg.

Route 302, Bridgton 647-3668 cpas@maine.com

Shelley P. Carter, Attorney Naples Computer Services Law Office of Shelley P. Carter, PA PC repair/upgrades – on-site service 110 Portland St., Fryeburg, ME 04037 Virus and spy-ware removal 935-1950 www.spcarterlaw.com Home and business networking Video security systems Michael G. Friedman, Esq., PA 71 Harrison Rd., Naples 207-693-3746 132 Main St. P.O. Box 10, Bridgton, ME 04009 CONTRACTORS 647-8360 Hastings Malia, PA 376 Main Street – PO Box 290 Fryeburg, ME 04037 935-2061 www.hastings-law.com

CARETAKERS Caretake America Managing and Patrolling Kevin Rogers, Owner/Manager Rte. 35, Naples 693-6000

CARPENTRY Robert E. Guy General Carpentry – Additions Repairs – Remodeling www.bobguy@myfairpoint.net Harrison 743-5120 239-4804 (cell) Jerry’s Carpentry & Painting Carpenter & General Contractor Log homes – decks – remodeling Fully insured – Free estimates 207-527-2552

CARPETING

Jeff Hadley Builder Remodeling, Additions Tile work, Wood flooring Kitchens, Drywall, Painting 30 yrs experience 583-4460 jhadley44@gmail.com Quality Custom Carpentry From start to finish and from old to new Jeff Juneau Naples 207-655-5903

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

DENTAL SERVICES Bridgton Dental Associates Dr. Paul Cloutier Complete dental care 138 Harrison Rd, Bridgton www.bridgtondental.com 207-647-8052

R.W. Merrill Electrical Contractor 24 hour Emergency Service Residential & Commercial Harrison 583-2986 Fax 583-4882 David K. Moynihan Master Electrician Licensed ME & NH Bridgton 647-8016

EXCAVATION JDN Enterprises Septic systems, Water lines Site work, Drainage 207-647-8146 Snow’s Excavation Complete site work Foundations-Septic-Lots cleared 207-647-2697

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

FLOORING Abrams Hardwood Floors Sanding/Refinishing/Installation Sales & Service Tile – LVT – Hardwood 5 Otter Pond Rd, Bridgton 803-8221 Bolsters Decorating Center Carpet – vinyl – ceramic Always free decorating consulting bolsters@megalink.net 9 Market Sq., So. Paris 207-743-9202

Thurlow’s Carpet & Home Center Sales & Service Meadow Rd. (Sandy Creek Junction) Bridgton Dental Hygiene Care, PA Bridgton 647-5562, 800-310-5563 Complete comprehensive oral hygiene care J & M Wood Floors Infants – Seniors www.thurlowscarpet.com Most dental insurances, MaineCare Installation/Sanding/Refinishing Fully insured – Free estimates 647-4125 bdhc@myfairpoint.net CHIMNEY LINING 207-337-5623 The Clean Sweep LLC Chimney Cleaning Service Supaflu and Stainless Steel Chimney lining and relining Dana Richardson 935-2501

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Mountain View Dentistry FOUNDATIONS Dr. Leslie A. Elston Cosmetic/restorative & Family Dentistry Henry’s Concrete Construction 207-647-3628 Foundations, Slabs, Floors MountainViewDentistryMaine.com Harrison Tel. 583-4896

and a state championship for the effort.

“These ladies worked hard this season and reaped the benefit with a state title.

Coach Collins has worked with both the boys’ and the girls’ relays and I cannot say enough about his efforts.

He brought them from a ragged bunch to a well-oiled machine,” Coach McDonald said. “Placing third and first at the State Meet, Wow. I must say also that Coach Hall has played a fantastic roll this year in helping our sprinters and jumpers improve.”

FOUNDATIONS J. B. Concrete Bill O’Brien Poured Foundations 207-647-5940

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

GIRLS’ RESULTS Team Rankings: Fryeburg Academy sixth 24 points; Lake Region 24th 3 points; 28 schools competing 55 Meter Hurdles: 5. Danica Chadwick, LR, 9.53; 1.

Lauren Stoops, Orono, 8.70 55 Meter Dash: 3. Oriagna Inirio, FA, 7.60; 6. Skye Collins, FA, 7.71; 1. Emma Egan, Yarmouth, 7.46 400 Meters: 7. Olivia Pelkie, FA, 1:04.16; 8; Emily McDermith, FA, 1:04.63; 13. Catherine Christiansen, LR, 1:06.97; 1. Tahlia Mullen, Lincoln Academy, 1:01.03 200 Meters: 6. Oriagna Inirio, FA, 27.84; 1. Lauren Stoops, Orono, 26.68 2 Mile Run: 5. Anna Lastra, FA, 11:39.77; 1. Tiara Tardy, Orono, 11:30.72 4x200 Relay: 1. Fryeburg Academy, 1:51.95 (Skye Collins, Oriagno Inirio, Lexi Charles, Anna Lastra); 2.

Greely, 1:54.72; 10. Lake Region, 1:58.92 (Danica Chadwick, Hannah Chadwick, Emily Colson, Catherine Christiansen); 23 schools competed Long Jump: 14. Skye Collins, FA, 14-5; 1. Katherine Bullock, York, 16-8 Triple Jump: 11. Hannah Chadwick, LR, 31-3; 1. Oliviah Damboise, Old Town, 36-4.75 High Jump: 14. Hannah Chadwick, LR, 4-8; 1. Morgan Carpenter, Yarmouth, 5-6 BOYS’ RESULTS Team Ranking: Fryeburg Academy 10th 18 points; Lake Region 15th 15 points; 25 schools competed 4x800 Relay: 12. Fryeburg Academy, 9:46.36 (Gavin Smith, Cole LeBlond, Max Klummer, Brian Ward/Sims); 1.

Greely 8:28.10 55 Meters: 7. Dakota Stover, LR, 6.84; 1. Evan Porter, Traip, 6.55 400 Meters: 3. Jeremiah Schrader, FA, 53.11; 5, Evan Wadsworth, FA, 54.48; 14. Max Kummer, FA, 1;18.53; 1.

Ryan Bender, Mount Desert, 51.64 200 Meters: 5. Jeremiah Schrader, FA, 24.08; 8. Evan Wadsworth, FA, 24.19; 1. Ryan Bender, Mount Desert, 23.00 2 Mile Run: 13. Brian Ward/Sims, FA, 11:18.90; 1. Chris Walfield, Morse, 9:50.88 4x200 Relay: 3. Fryeburg Academy, 1:37.76 (Spencer Thomas, Max Kummer, Evan Wadsworth, Jeremiah Schrader); 1. Poland, 1:37.05; 20 teams finished, two ruled out of zone Shot Put: 8. Baha Demir, FA, 40-6.50; 1. Trever Gray, Waterville, 52-7.75 Long Jump: 3. Dakota Stover, LR, 19-0.50 ;1. Jack Bouchard, York, 20-10 Triple Jump: 2. Dakota Stover, LR, 40-3.25; 1. Matt Arsenault, York, 40-3.75 MUSIC LESSONS Up Scale Music Studio Piano Lessons – All Levels Composition-Theory-Transcription Evan 647-9599

OIL DEALERS Dead River Co. Range & Fuel Oil Oil Burner Service Tel. 647-2882, Bridgton

Roberts Overhead Doors Commercial/residential – free estimates PAINTING CONTRACTORS Now offering Master Card & Visa 207-595-2311 Jerry’s Painting Service Quality Painting – Interior/Exterior HANDYMAN Fully Insured – Free Estimates Advantage Handyman and Home Repair 207-527-2552 Finish carpentry-install/repair doors-painting www.advantagehandymanandhomerepair.com PLUMBING & HEATING 207-583-0440

HEATING Bass Heating Oil Burner Service Sales and Installations Waterford (207) 595-8829 Thurlow’s Carpet & Home Center Monitor Heaters Sales & Service Meadow Rd. (Sandy Creek Junction) Bridgton 647-5562, 800-310-5563 www.thurlowscarpet.com

HOME INSPECTION ACW Inspection Services Certified Home Inspector 20 years in Real Estate Fryeburg 207-256-2574

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

INSURANCE Ace Insurance Agency Inc. Home and Auto 43 East Main Street Denmark 1-800-452-0745 Chalmers Ins. Agency 100 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-3311 Oberg Insurance Auto, Home, Business, Life 132 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858

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

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

Fully insured Free estimates Darryl & Doug Hunt 693-5060

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

Dyer Septic Septic systems installed & repaired Site work-emergency service-ecofriendly 1-877-250-4546 207-583-4546

SOCIAL SECURITY Disability Associates, Inc. Serving the greater NE area 35 years experience 877-478-8642

SURVEYORS F. Jonathan Bliss, P.L.S. Bliss & Associates Surveying, Land Planning 693 Main St, Lovell 207-925-1468 blissinc@fairpoint.net Maine Survey Consultants, Inc. Land info services – Surveys Boundary/Topographic/Flood elevation PO Box 485, Harrison, Maine Off: 583-6159 D. A. Maxfield Jr. PLS Over 10,000 surveys on file

TAXIDERMIST

Trapper’s Taxidermy Jason Pingree 112 Bush Row Rd Clement Bros. Lawn and Landscape Denmark 207-452-2091 Organic lawn & garden maintenance TRAVEL AGENCY Shoreline restoration Creative stonework, property watch Getaway Travel and Tours, LLC Snowplowing & sanding Over 20 years experience 207-693-6646 www.clementbros.com Making travel dreams come true

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

REAL ESTATE Chalmers Real Estate 100 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-3311 Kezar Realty Homes, Land & Vacation Rentals Lovell Village 207-925-1500 KezarRealty.com Lakes Region Properties “At the Lights in Naples” Waterfront, Residential Commercial & Land 207-693-7000 Oberg Agency Residential, Business, Lake Shore Property 132 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858

Southern Maine Retirement Services Medicare Supplements & Prescription Plans ROOFING Life and Senior Dental Insurance 150 Main St., Bridgton 1-866-886-4340 JDN Enterprises Shingles – Roofs replaced KENNELS New construction – Repairs Bridgton Veterinary Kennels Bridgton 207-647-8146 Boarding Route 117, Bridgton, Me. RUBBISH SERVICE Tel. 647-8804 ABC Rubbish LAWN CARE Weekly Pick-up Container Service North Country Property Services Tel. 743-5417 Lawn Care Property Management www.ncpsllc.com 207-713-0675

SEPTIC TANK PUMPING

www.getawaytravelandtours.com PO Box 402, Harrison, 207-583-8150

TREE SERVICE Q-Team & Cook’s Tree Service Removal-pruning-cabling-chipping Stump grinding-bucket work-bobcat Crane-licensed & fully insured Q Team 693-3831 or Cook’s 647-4051 Toll free 207-693-3831 www.Q-Team.com Rice Tree Service – Sheldon Rice Complete tree service – free estimates Removal-prune-chipping-stump grinding Licensed and insured Utility and Landscape Arborist Waterford ME – 583-2474 Top Notch Tree Service, LLC All aspects of tree care & removal Fully-licensed and insured Excellent references 207-357-WOOD (9663)

VETERINARY Bridgton Veterinary Hospital Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Rt. 117, Bridgton, ME 647-8804 Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Route 302, Fryeburg 207-935-2244 Norway Veterinary Hospital Naples Clinic Corner Rte. 302 & Lambs Mill Rd.

By Appointment 693-3135

AM Enterprises Inc. Trash & snow removal Serving Harrison & Bridgton Rozzie May Animal Alliance ameinc@outlook.com 207-749-2850 Low cost spay/neuter Dogs Conway clinic SELF STORAGE Cats mobile pickup NH & ME Oxf. Cty residents may qualify for funds Bridgton Storage www.rozziemay.org 603-447-1373 409 Portland Rd 28 units & 4000’ open barn WINDOW TREATMENTS Bridgton 647-3206 Bolsters Decorating Center JB Self Storage Custom window treatments Rt. 5 Lovell, Maine Always free decorating consulting Monthly/yearly secure storage bolsters@megalink.net 207-925-3045 9 Market Sq., So. Paris 207-743-9202

Discriminatory Advertising under the Fair Housing Act

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

CHALMERS INSURANCE &

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THE BROWNFIELD REC — Dept. is seeking part-time summer camp councilors for our 10-week program. The ideal individuals will have a witty imagination, possess a desire to play, and have the ability to view the world through the eyes of a child. If you are searching to stretch your creativity and tackle adventure, all the while enjoying the hay-days of summer at a camp, making a difference in a child’s life, please contact Tara at brownfieldrecdept@yahoo.com. Applicants much be at least 18, be able to pass a background check, and possess a valid driver’s license. 2t7

OASIS CHILDCARE/CASCO — Quality 1800+ sq. ft. licensed childcare facility w/year-round care for school-aged children. We offer various activities for indoor and outdoor play as well as summer field trips. See us on Facebook and/or contact Kelly at 329-2658 to schedule a visit. Don’t forget to ask about “Facebook Discount.”

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FIREWOOD — Seasoned or green, cut, split, delivered. Call Wendell Scribner 583-4202. 10t2x

Classified line ads are now posted WESTERNMAINEFIREWOOD.com on our website at NO EXTRA — Seasoned hardwood. Aged 12 CHARGE! www.bridgton.com months or more. Cut, split and delivered. Cord $260; Half cord HELP WANTED $150, 583-4113 or 595-5029.

55t31x WAIT STAFF — full-time, yearround wait staff wanted for Punkin GOOD DRY SPLIT — Valley Restaurant. Apply in per- hardwood. $200/cord picked up. son, Route 302, West Bridgton. tf6 Naples. Two-plus cords available.

207-415-5009.

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Always Hiring!!

Many Industrial Openings with clients in Bridgton, Naples, Fryeburg, Windham, Raymond, Gray.

Clients seeking Laborers, Carpenters, Warehouse and more!

940 Roosevelt Trail Windham, ME 04062

207.892.2286

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Apply with one office, and be considered for over 200 openings throughout our network!

www.bonneystaffing.com BONNEY is an EOE

VEHI­CLES FOR SALE

JESUS IS LORD – new and used auto parts. National locator.

Most parts 2 days. Good used cars.

Ovide’s Used Cars, Inc., Rte. 302 Bridg­ton, 207-647-5477. tf30

FOR RENT

DENMARK — 3-bedroom, 2-bath house. $950 per month, first, last and security. Call Bob Grace at 207-595-1321. tf6

BRIDGTON — $625/month, one-bedroom clean, bright second floor, spacious, near downtown, great neighbors. $625/month incl.

WORK WANTED heat/water, plus $625 deposit. Visit EXCAVATING — Have hoe, will BridgtonApartments.com or call travel. Snowplowing, removal and Paul 978-337-0135 for more info. tf5 sanding. Site work, foundations dug, back filling, septic systems, BRIDGTON — New Colonial sand, loam, gravel. Call Brad home, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, large Chute, 653-4377 or 627-4560. tf3 yard, very private. Absolutely no SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR pets. References needed. Rent in— looking for plumbing work in cludes electric and washer/dryer the local area. Call 647-8026. tf30 hookup. Call Traci 500-3403.

Security and first month rent reDAYCARE quired. $1,500 per month.

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FOR SALE

ATTENTION

GUNS AND AMMO — 22LR and 22WMR in stock, Kel Tec KSG shotguns in stock. Judge 45LC/410 $359.99, Beretta 92fs $594.99, AK47 rifles and pistols starting at $649.00. Windham Weaponry MPC AR15. Large selection of handguns, rifles and shotguns. Class 3 FFL dealer with SOT. Class 3 suppressors/silencers.

Shop located in Fryeburg Village.

Call cell phone 603-986-9516 to make an appointment. tf5

$5 FOR TATTERED — U.S. Flag when purchasing new U.S. Flag 3’x5’ or larger. Maine Flag & Banner, Windham, 893-0339.

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FIREWOOD — $225 per cord green. Ask about volume discount. 2 cord minimum for delivery. 207-925-1138. westernmainetimberlands.com

tf13 SNOWMOBILE PARTS — New & used. 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., 6 days a week, closed Wednesdays.

D & G Snowmobilers Discount, 97 Maple Ridge, Rd., Harrison, 207-583-2312.

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Call 615-6342 for details. tf35

Direct Support openings in SEBAGO

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

HARRISON — 2-3 bedroom house, 1-bath, raised ranch, 2-car garage. 4 1/2 acres, no smoking, no pets. $950 plus utilities, first, last and security. Also option to buy with possible owner financing.

Call 207-837-0633. tf3

BRIDGTON — single-family house. Near center of town. Five rooms newly-renovated, possible nursery off master bedroom, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Off-street private parking, large private yard, appliances, washer-dryer included.

First mo. rent, security deposit and BRIDGTON — Single-bedroom references. $800 per month plus apartment, convenient location. utilities, possible pets. 207-615No dogs. Off-street parking. Utili- 7344 or 207-452-2585. tf7 ties included. $775 month plus 1-month security deposit, referenc- CASCO — Completely furnished es a must. Contact Shannon 207- rooms, heat, lights & cable TV in461-0025 or Victor 207-650-8071. cluded. $125 weekly. No pets. Call

27t4x cell, 207-595-4946. tf46 NAPLES — off Route 35. 1-bed- BUSINESS SERVICES room apartment. No smoking, no pets. $650 month plus electric. In- HEAP HAULERS — Towing cludes heat. Call 207-899-5052. service. Cash paid for junk cars. tf12

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DEN ­ M ARK HOUSE — WATERFORD — Mobile home, 2-bedroom, newly weatherproofed Painting, Inc. Inter­ior and Exterior and insulated, all new windows. Paint­ing. Also, Paper­hang­ing. 40 Quiet neighborhood. Plowing years of painting ex­pe­ri­ence. Call included. First, last and security, for esti­mates. Call John Math­ews, tf49 $650 month plus utilities. Call 583- 207-452-2781.

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Large, sunny open layout with loft and one private office. Energy-efficient, AC/heat, and plenty of parking. Great location across from the hospital situated adjacent to 17 acres of beautifully-groomed hiking trails. Many potential uses.

If interested please call Joe at 207890-9192. tf46

The UMBRELLA FACTORY SUPERMARKET Now taking applications for employment.

Must be 18 or older. All positions part-time.

Apply in person at The Umbrella Factory.

• General Contracting • Water Lines • Excavation • Septic Systems • Bush Hogging • Retaining Walls • Firewood “ONE CALL DOES IT ALL” 207-647-8146

Nursing Assistants & CRMAs We are a 74-bed family-owned and operated facility with both nursing home and assisted living residents. We are seeking new members to our team for all shifts with hours to fit your schedule.

If you are not certified and interested in training we can help you with that. We offer a great benefit package or you can choose to take added wage in lien of benefits. If you enjoy helping others while being a team member give us a call at 207-935-3351, or visit our website at www.fryeburghealthcare.com 2T7CD

Sat., Feb. 20 at 6 p.m.

This will be held at the

Bridgton Alliance Church 368 Harrison Rd. (Rt. 117) (This is a free event) 2T6CD

Buying and Offering US Coins Gold & Silver Bullion TFCD

142 Main Street Conway, NH 603-447-3611 Metal Detectors

Mitch’s Drywall SERVICES Hanging • Taping Sanding • Painting Fully-Insured

207

890-5571

ATTN: DRIVERS

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Phone 207-935-3351 Fax 207-256-8303

“Messengers of Hope” quartet

JDN ENTERPRISES

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70 Fairview Drive Fryeburg, ME 04037

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PLEASE CONSIDER — donating gently used furniture, household items and more to Harvest Hills Animal Shelter.

FMI, go to our website www. harvesthills.org for details or call 935-4358, ext. 21. tf44

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NAPLES SHOPPING CENTER Route 302, Naples, ME 207-693-3988

Join us for a Gospel Concert

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HELP WANTED — Anticipated and current employment opportunities Maine School Administrative District 72, Fryeburg, Me. Posted on our website: www. msad72.org tf5

FOR SALE

Help Wanted

RideSource Inc. is seeking drivers for Non-Emergency Medical Transportation.

Qualified applicants will have a clean driving record for a minimum of the last 5 years, no criminal history, and the ability to pass a drug screening test.

Defensive Driving and Basic First Aid certification a plus. Training and refresher courses provided at no cost. Wages from $9 to $11 per hour on average.

Must be available to work weekends. Drivers operate company-owned sedans and mini-vans equipped with GPS and Cellular devices.

Current Volunteer Drivers seeking additional income are encouraged to apply!

Send Resume to:

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Classified advertising is sold in this space at the rate of $3.50 for 20 words or less and 15¢ a word over 20. All ads are payable in advance.

Repeats are charged at the same rate as new ads. Ads taken over the phone must be called in by Monday with payment arriving by Tuesday. A charge of $1.00 per week extra is made for the use of a box number if requested. A charge of $1.00 per classified is made if billing is necessary. Cards of Thanks and In Memoriams are charged at the same rate as classified ads. Poetry is charged by the inch.

Classified display is sold at $6.50 per column inch. Classified advertisers must furnish written copy.

The Bridgton News assumes no financial responsibility for typographical errors in advertisements other than to reprint that part of any advertisement in which a typographical error occurs. Advertisers will please notify the business office promptly of any errors that may occur, phone 207-647-2851.

HELP WANTED

RideSource Inc.

PO Box 730 • Norway, ME 04268 • (207) 743-RIDE(7433)

The Casco Inn Residential Care Facility

434 Roosevelt Trail, Casco, ME 04015 – 627-7199 The Casco Inn Residential Care Facility is hiring for the following positions to help care for our elderly population:

PART-TIME & PER DIEM CAREGIVERS and PART-TIME COOK

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CLASSIFIED DISPLAY ADS Deadline: Friday 4:00 p.m.

CLASSIFIED LINE ADS Deadline: Monday 5:00 p.m.

Experience is a plus but willing to train the right applicant.

Contact Cindy at 627-7199 for an application and interview.

Accounting/Purchasing Help Wanted Growing company located in Windham looking for an accounting person with excellent computer and attention to detail skills.

Duties to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, general ledger account reconciliations, payroll backup (ADP), purchasing and other administrative tasks as assigned.

Accounting degree or equivalent experience required — a great opportunity for a recent college graduate. No walk-ins or telephone calls please.

$225/cord green ~ cut/split/del.

• Tree Removal • Logging • Fully Insured

THI offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health, dental and life insurance, HSA, STD, LTD, 401k with company match, paid holidays and paid time off.

E-mail resume and references to: jobs@tubehollows.com

• Lots cleared • Buying Standing Timber

Bob Mitchell

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Classifieds

(H) 647-3584 ~ (C) 583-7438 TF41CD

If you love working with children, this may be the job for you!

TOWN OF FRYEBURG HELP WANTED Transfer Station Attendant

The Town of Fryeburg is accepting applications for a full-time attendant at the Town Transfer Station. The person filling this position will be required to work four 10-hour days: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. This position is a semi-skilled manual labor job. The position requires the use of several pieces of heavy equipment, including a front-end loader, backhoe, forklift and roll-off truck. Duties include assisting citizens in the proper disposal of waste materials. Crosstraining with the Highway Department is necessary.

Special requirements include: Class C driver’s license, A or B commercial driver’s license, and to be insurable under the Town’s vehicle insurance policy. A job description for this position is available at the Town Office or on the Town website at fryeburgmaine.org. The Town of Fryeburg offers a full range of benefits including health insurance and a retirement program.

Please forward a letter of interest and an application or resume to Sharon Jackson, Town Manager, Town of Fryeburg, 16 Lovewell Pond Road, Fryeburg, ME 04037, or e-mail to townmanager@fryeburgmaine.org.

Applications/resumes will be accepted until March 11, 2016.

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Qualifications: A CDA or equivalent early childhood collage course work, and experience working with young children is required; an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; considerable stamina to regularly lift, bend, carry and perform other high-energy activities; a valid driver’s license; telephone; computer/word-processing skills, preferably Microsoft Office; ability to function autonomously and as part of a team. Pre-employment physical and TB screening, SBI, DMV, DHHS and federal debarment background checks must be completed upon offer of hire and as a condition of employment.

DENMARK SELF-STORAGE

Benefits: Paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, 403(b) pension plan with company match, and many other employee discounts offered with local businesses.

207-452-2157

10' x 10' Unit $50.00 per month

Visit our website at www.community-concepts.org for instructions to apply online; or download a copy of our paper application and mail, e-mail or fax to: Community Concepts, Inc. Attn: Barb Bishop, Human Resources 240 Bates Street Lewiston, ME 04240 bbishop@community-concepts.org Position will remain open until suitable candidate is found Community Concepts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation. Please request any necessary accommodations to participate in the application process.

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Dealers in Fine and Exotic Firearms FFL Class 3 / SOT TF5

Town of Fryeburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Our Fryeburg Early Learning Center is hiring a Teacher Assistant to work as part of a teaching team providing support to meet children’s social, emotional, physical and cognitive development needs. This position may be responsible for maintaining records, observations and data on individual children. Other duties include sharing the responsibility for the proper care and cleanliness of the center. This position is 20–29 hours per week, 38–40 weeks per year. Hourly rate of pay is based on education and experience. For specific information about the job, please contact Denise Ricker at 739-6541 or dricker@community-concepts.org

Opinion & Comment

February 18, 2016, The Bridgton News, Page 7B

Small World

by Henry Precht BN Columnist

An ode to age

Medicare nugget

By Stan Cohen Medicare Volunteer Counselor Two more important Medicare changes are coming in 2016: Starting in April, hospitals in 67 metro areas and communities will be responsible for managing the total cost of Medicare covered hip and knee replacements.

The experiment covers a 90-day window from the initial doctor’s visit, through surgery and rehabilitation.

At stake for the hospitals are potential financial rewards and penalties. Medicare’s goal is to improve quality while lowering cost. But hospitals worry about financial consequences and advocates for patients say there’s a potential to skimp on care. This new initiative will need watching.

And about hospice — patients choosing hospice care at the end of their lives have traditionally had to give up most curative treatment because Medicare does not cover that cost (other than palliative care) while in hospice.

Under Medicare’s new Care Choices model, patients with a terminal illness will be able to receive hospice services without giving up treatment. A cancer patient could continue to get chemo, for example. Seventy hospices started the experiment on Jan. 1, and another 70 will join in two years.

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To The Editor: I am currently a junior in high school, and although I am only 17 years old, I am intrigued by the political issues and campaigns that have been the talk of our state and country. Like other people my age across the State of Maine, I have been watching the news and following the elections for years now, and we’ve seen some upsetting and unsatisfying outcomes to our own gubernatorial and state congressional races.

Since I moved to Maine when I was 3 years old, I haven’t seen a single governor elected with a majority of the vote.

By the time I will be able to vote for governor in 2018, there’s a possibility things will change. That’s why I am supporting ranked-choice voting.

Maine and national politics are witnessing more third party and independent candidates elected to big roles in our government. With these modern-day elections, winning by a plurality just doesn’t make sense. I speak for many voters, and soon to be voters, when I say that we’re tired of seeing candidates elected without a majority of the vote. Maine can set the course for the rest of the nation to follow by making elections truly fair with ranked-choice voting.

With the vote on this system set to take place in November, Mainers are looking for more information about ranked choice voting.

In short, this system would allow you to rank candidates running for office, in order of preference. If no candidate has a majority of first place votes, then the candidate with the least amount of first place votes is eliminated, and the supporters of this candidate have their support re-cast for their second choices. This process repeats until one candidate remains with a majority of support.

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In search of spousal pith Views from the Uppermost House

by S. Peter Lewis BN Columnist I’ve been married just long enough to know that some decisions should be vetted.

For instance, I would never buy a used bulldozer or a box of mallards without my wife’s knowledge and consent. (And yes, you can buy ducks online.) So it was with a sense of both duty and prudence that I ran the idea of writing another installment in the Wife Wit and Wisdom series past my sweet Karen; but when I cited some recent examples of spousal pith, she said, “Oh, for goodness sake, people will think we don’t like each other.”

To set the record straight, I like my wife and she likes me.

A lot. For the last 37 years a lot. I’ve often told people that if I November, so I am relying on the public to recognize the opportunity for a change and vote in the affirmative.

Elections are getting more crowded every year, and this system will give our state the power to modernize the way we vote. On behalf of all future voters, I ask the people of Maine to vote for the implementation of rankedchoice voting.

Jackson Dinsmore Casco

Salsa across the border

To The Editor: We all know there is no such thing as “temporary,” but that didn’t stop the Maine Legislature from fooling us again. The latest, of course, is the “temporary” two-year sales tax increase to 5.5% that has now been made permanent.

But, they went further and added insult to injury by classifying some items as “snacks” that are “food” items. I discovered this with a purchase of salsa at

Hannaford, and was stunned to see that it was taxed at 5.5%. Salsa is not a “snack.”

I use it in my cooking.

I took my complaint to State Representative Phyllis Ginzler at her “office hours” at Beth’s Café. She agreed, noting it was especially harmful to seniors and, I might add, to anyone on limited income. Another individual there to talk to Rep. Ginzler said they used salsa with their breakfast eggs. It’s a food.

Well, I fixed them, and headed to Hannaford to return the salsa and received further affirmation of this injustice when the checkout clerk, after scrutinizing my receipt, exclaimed: “They’re taxing salsa!?!?”

On my next trip to North Conway, I purchased my salsa at Hannaford in tax-free New Hampshire. Take that, guv; take that, legislators.

I went through this “temporary” nonsense in Massachusetts when the legislature raised the 5.00% state income tax rate to 6.25%, then down to 5.85%, promising, promising that it would be “temporary,” and then

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promptly forgetting that promise. It took the Citizens for Limited Taxation (CLT), headed by Barbara Anderson, to get an initiative on the ballot in 2000 to take it back to the original 5%. It passed with 56.40% in favor (I contributed 2,000 signatures), but the Massachusetts Legislature let it go back, very slowly, in increments, to a rate of 5.1%, which was effective on Jan. 1, 2016, nearly 16 years after passage of Question 4.

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were tied to Karen with a hundred feet of rope for the rest of my life, I would be a deliriously happy man. But I also think that I shouldn’t be selfish, and that her fine Germanic sense of witty pragmatism should be shared. Why should I have all the fun?

The following conversation snippets will demonstrate my wife’s dizzying intellect, directness, and her sense of humor (she would deny the first, admit the second, and claim the third is inadvertent). For brevity, I will use our initials. And remember, we really like each other.

While watching a movie where a widow talks about falling in love again.

KL: “I wouldn’t even bother.”

PL: “No chance of hitting another home run?”

KL: “Not enough time to train him.”

While watching Karen pour muffin batter into a pan.

PL: “Are those the wonderful muffins that you make?”

KL: “I’ve never made these before, so I guess not.”

While getting ready to go to church and choosing to wear my Indiana Jones hat and feeling particularly rugged.

PL: “Maybe I’ll rescue a damsel in distress. ‘Excuse me, ma’am, do you need help with those wiper blades?’ ” KL: “And then you won’t even be able to fix them.” (This was followed by the kind of laughter that would cause a less PITH, Page 9B

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Another question: What have you learned from the trillions of words expended? Anything about the real future of our country? Anything real about the candidates? Is your thinking confused or clarified or unchanged about the economy, defense, immigration and the other issues great and small? Silence.

Unable myself to provide substantive answers to those questions, I have shifted my attention to a less slippery question: What difference does age mean in selecting a president?

With candidates in their seventies and others in their forties, how should we judge who — on the basis of years lived — is better suited for the job of running our country. It’s a factor that can’t be fudged or spun — at least as long as birth certificates are available.

Let’s start by examining the senior candidates first: Health. Now, there’s an item of worry. Old folks spend more time in doctors’ offices, take more pills, take more tumbles and complain more about ailments, real and imagined. Does it matter in terms of job performance? Well, AGE, Page 9B

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Reaping benefits of horror movies? Really?

“Put the rock down,” I yelled.

This outburst would have been appropriate if I had really been in the cave with the people who would be attacked by killer vampire bats if they did not complete the circle of rocks.

But, I was not in the cave when I yelled.

I was sitting in the movie theater with my friends.

“Put the rock down,” I yelled.

Like the vampire bats leaving their roosting spots at sunset, laughter came from every direction. More than likely, laughter was the natural human reaction — a release from the tension of watching what was taking place on the screen.

Everyone laughed after I interjected myself into the movie.

My girlfriends laughed, too. It was spontaneous laughter softened by caring comments or an arm around my shoulder.

Talk about my talent to engage in suspended disbelief.

‘Suspension of disbelief’ is a mindset: The ability to know that what is taking place on the screen is make believe, and at the same time, to pretend it is real and ride the roller coaster of thrills and emotions on the screen.

Suspension of disbelief is defined by Dictionary.com as “a willingness to suspend one’s critical faculties and believe the unbelievable; sacrifice of realism and logic for the sake of enjoyment.”

For example, I can become so immersed in a movie that someone can loudly repeat my name, and I don’t hear. When I do respond, it is like being yanked back from another dimension. That other dimension is TV land.

It is interesting that when we watch TV, our bodies react with real emotions — which produce real chemicals. The chemicals produced depend on the genre of what’s being watched: comedy, drama, documentary, horror or sciencefiction.

This summer, I got hooked on the weekly television series, Zoo, based on a science-fiction novel by James Patterson.

I swore never to watch Zoo again after the first episode.

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However, I didn’t really stop until I saw the third episode.

Several weeks later, I found myself standing in front of the TV, wincing as I viewed a segment, leaving the room, and vowing once again not to watch anymore.

My behavior caused me to pause, and to ask, why? Why do people have an attraction to scary movies? How do they effect most people? I turned to the Internet for the answers. There were examples of many different scientific studies exploring the relationship between humans and horror movies.

Recent research has revealed that watching horror movies is good for your health.

Current studies show that watching horror movies is bad for your health.

(It should come as no surprise that comedies rate as the healthiest. Laughing does so much good for the body.)

One surprise I found in the studies: While watching movie characters meet the grim reaper, women ended up reaping the most benefits — such as an increase of several “feel-good” chemicals in the brain and a stronger immune system.

I can see the headline now: Females fight off flu by watching horror flicks.

The outcome of this research was examined in an article Watching Horror Movies Good for Brain, (Times of India, March 19, 2012). The article encouraged women to enjoy this genre of film – provided they did not have a heart condition.

“Research suggests that while women watch horror flicks, the brain secretes neurotransmitter dopamine, glutamate and serotonin. Thus, increased brain activity gets the state of mind alert for a while. Additionally, threat signals that pass through the hypothalamus (in the brain) will stimulate the adrenal glands to produce adrenaline and opiates which has an anesthesia-like effect,” according to the 2012 Times of India article.

Numerous studies prove that the heart undergoes changes while a person is watching scary movies.

In the article Why we love scary movies, Glenn Sparks, a communication professor at Purdue University commented on the darker impact horror movies have on viewers.

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their skin temperature drops several degrees, their muscles tense, and their blood pressure spikes,” Sparks said in the article.

It seems, after piecing together various research, it would be advisable to get a doctor’s recommendation before resuming a regiment of horror movies. In addition to a heart condition, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is another valid reason to pass up this genre.

However, barring those two health issues, women who watched scary movies went through the fear experience with the brain releasing a plethora of feel-good chemicals associated with fight or flight. As a woman’s body rebalanced from the surge of natural chemicals, the immune system was strengthened.

According to articles that appeared in the Times of India, women experience more positive “side effects” than men do.

One piece of research — conducted by the University of Westminster — revealed that women also burn up to one-third more calories while viewing scary movies.

This is an excerpt from the article Horror Films: New weight loss mantra, which appeared in the Times of India in August 2014.

“The ‘moments that make you jump’ are the best calorie-burners, as they cause heart rates to soar. Dr. Richard Mackenzie, who held the study, explained, ‘As the pulse quickens and blood pumps around faster, the body experiences a surge in adrenaline. This release, produced during short bursts of intense stress (in this case, brought on by fear), is known to lower the appetite, increase the Basal Metabolic Rate and ultimately burn a higher level of calories.’ ” The article in no way suggests getting rid of exercise equipment to make room for the horror movie library. In fact, fitness experts who were interviewed stressed that watching horror movies was not a substitute for regular exercise.

The amount of calories burned during a 90-minute movie was about 113, the research said.

My conclusion goes back to the mindset of the viewer.

In order to get the most enjoyment out of watching horror movies, suspended disbelief definitely comes into play. The overriding knowledge that comes as a comfort: It is not real.

A person can experience suspense, excitement, a desire to run away, the victory of being the last person standing — all while sitting safely in their home.

Or, in my case, in the safety net of friends — sitting nearby in their movie theater seats.

Just in case my mind wandered into the middle of an on-scene crisis in a cave in the mountainous desert of New Mexico where vampire bats were taking wing and I was standing among the people who had to place rocks and boulders into a mythical circle before the impending sunset.

Just in case I had to come back to safety from that. zations have long discouraged that term. Last year, the Associated Press Stylebook, a journalists’ bible, advised avoiding the wording “committed suicide,” as this implies a crime, and suicide is a mental health tragedy, not a crime.

Hopefully, The News will not be faced with writing many stories about suicide, but if there are future articles, I hope more sensitive phrases will be chosen.

Marita Wiser Bridgton

Time to caucus

To the Editor: The Democratic Party caucuses, for all municipalities in Oxford County will be held on Sunday, March 6, at many locations throughout our region. The caucuses are open to registered Democrats and we are looking forward to greeting our longtime supporters as well as new faces motivated by the opportunity to participate in the 2016 election. Those who are not registered to vote, including those who will turn 18 by Nov. 8, 2016, or who are not enrolled in a party, but wishing to participate, may register or enroll in advance at their town office, or arrive at the caucus location one hour ahead of the advertised time for same-day registration.

Absentee ballots may be obtained by securing an application at www.mainedems. org or by calling the Maine Democratic Party office at 622-6233. Ballots must be returned by Wednesday, March 2.

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Authentic hope

To The Editor: Pie in the sky hope. My Internet service is down at home so I’m writing this in the Bridgton Public Library until my Internet regains his or her robotic health. The next step will require my real

life computer specialist friend to “heal” from an illness and for me to figure out how to pay her.

However, I am impatient to get on with that which allows me to feel that no matter what I can “do” something about the conditions of my life rather than imagine myself winning the lottery or have a knight in shining armor buy me a computer that never breaks down. Yes. I’m susceptible to “pie in the sky” thinking.

So how did I come to write this letter? It is like this. Yesterday, after many hours of “instruction” from robots and then “special technicians” at Time Warner Cable company, I still could not resuscitate my Internet service. After whining and wheedling, I finally got a member of the Time Warner Cable family to send me a real life technician willing to come to my home to perform needed surgery. The young man sent to me was charming, kind and I think quite competent. However, he was unable to get the Internet to work and recommended that I hire a local PC expert. As we conversed, there was much conversation about what he was allowed to do and what he was not allowed to do with regard to opening up my stuck e-mail account and/ or what technical operations, technicians could perform with components that were actually under the legal management of Time Warner and which were not.

I have had trouble with Time Warner Cable before.

However, I am a forgiving and loyal sort, some would say. Codependent to a fault.

So I chose to think when calling Time Warner, “This time, I will surely have my Internet service fixed.” Yes, robots, their masters and far too many politicians, pundits, propaganda experts, advertisers, etc. can lure me with their such siren calls to truly convince me there is “pie in the sky.” And that it requires just a few more bucks, much patience, an open mind, heart and a lot more debt. The aftermath of such delusional thinking usually involves a bad case of moral indigestion at best, a near drowning in the Cosmic Ocean and/or into the last rungs of Dante’s inferno at worst.

Now for authentic hope.

So, here I am, not at home languishing with baited breath to be rescued by Time Warner or even my wonderful PC expert, who happens to be sick at the moment. I LETTERS, Page 10B

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Waxwing visitors

When I was in the fourth grade, my teacher, Miss Eliason, taught us the usual academic subjects. I suppose I learned them, but that is not what I remember about that year. What I do remember is that she showed us pictures of birds and taught us their names. In my mind, I can see her holding up a picture of a beautiful blue bird, and telling us it was a blue jay, but the bird that impressed me most was the cedar waxwing. I could hardly believe such a creature really existed. It was sleek brown and gray, with a pale yellow belly, and an elegant smoothness to the feathers that made the bird look as if it had been painted. The feathers on top of the head rose up to form a crest, the tips of the wings were brilliant red, and there was a bright yellow band at the end of the tail. I especially loved the crisp black mask around the eyes. The bird looked too perfect to be real.

Luckily, cedar waxwings are real, and can be seen around here at any time of year. In spring, I have seen them at their open cup-shaped nest, high in a tree in a red maple swamp. In summer, I have watched them flitting from branch to branch along the lakeshore, occasionally darting out into the air to catch insects on the wing. They are highly social birds who live and travel in flocks, and who lead a nomadic life as they move from place to place in search of the fruit and berries that make up as much as 70% of their annual diet. We never know when they might show up, or how long they will stay, but their unpredictability only adds to our delight when they do arrive.

Last week, a friend told me a flock of cedar waxwings had been feeding on apples in her dooryard, so one fine day I decided to walk up there to take a look. As often happens, I heard them before I saw them. The air was filled with their calls, a thin, high pitched, buzzy, zeee…zeee that in warmer weather might be easy to dismiss as insect noise. They were in an old apple tree beside the road, along with about a dozen robins, and they were eating the soft, old apples. More cedar waxwings were perched on the high branches of taller trees in the area, but they never stayed in one spot for long. Frequently, they all took to the air and flew off to another tree, where they would perch for a moment before taking off and flying to new perches. Every time they moved, a few fluttered down to the apple tree to eat the fruit, but they, too, were restless and never stayed there for long.

Cedar waxwings eat a variety of fruits and berries, including the cedar berries from which they get their name. The waxwing part of their name refers to the waxy red tips on some secondary wing feathers that are actually extensions of the feather shaft. As I watched them actively moving around from tree to tree and eating apples, I checked each bird through my binoculars to look for the rust colored undertail feathers that would be diagnostic of a Bohemian waxwing. These slightly larger relatives of the cedar waxwings are birds of the far north who sometimes visit us in winter, but all the birds in these trees had white feathers under the tail, which indicated they were all cedar waxwings.

Like the waxwings, robins can be found here all year, although most robins migrate. In warmer weather, robins eat earthworms and other invertebrates, as well as berries and fruit, but in winter their diet switches largely to fruit. As long as there is food, they can tolerate the northern climate.

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younger voters, the future of Unintended consequences our country. The young pre- flow naturally from haste. fer the young, they say. Think Overloading an agenda with John Kennedy. But Sanders’ multiple brilliant schemes record so far has discred- may nullify possible progited that bit of wisdom. He ress. snows Clinton. Maybe it’s his Now to draw a balance: energy level.

Looking around the globe we Now, let us turn to the observe that most countries advantages and foibles of these days strike for leadyounger candidates: ers of young to middle age Experience. All things (whatever that is). Only a traconsidered, an older candi- dition-bound few seem still date can have at least a gen- to prefer the old — Japan and eration (25 years) of life’s China maybe — or to step experiences over a mere outside politics, religions. youth. That means a gen- The Catholic Church and eration of losing, winning, Islam may relish youth, but disappointments, surprises don’t normally promote them — all of which educate (at to senior ranks. least if the recipient’s mind When the “system” itself is open) and shape the older is old and adheres to lockedmind. The younger candidate in concepts and behaviors can’t replicate that advantage. from the past, citizens of our Experience leads to caution country and others become and reflection — sometimes frustrated and bitter. Then, called inaction. It can also the age of the candidate is produce minds closed shut not as important as his/her (Continued from Page 7B) against new thoughts and attachment to the discredited pragmatic wife to fall right off the couch.) ventures. and despised “system.” Then, Right after I turned the lights off and told her that I was too Impatience and intol- it is the outsider, the systemtired to converse and can’t we just go to sleep. erance. Youth wants to get changer who generates the KL: “I just want to say a few things and then trail off.” things done — sometimes appeal — regardless of age.

She teasing me for my often self-deprecating comments. without waiting for the calHenry Precht is a retired KL: “I’ve never met anyone who makes fun of themselves culations to be completed. Foreign Service Officer. so much.”

PL: “Oh, lots of people are like that.”

BUILDING 40+ YEARS IN THE LAKES REGION AREA KL: “Not in the Midwest.” (She’s from Indiana, where she says that everyone is “sensible.”)

She scolding me for a particularly disgusting habit of mine, the details of which I won’t divulge, out of common decency.

KL: “Don’t do that! You’ll get toothpaste in your armpit.”

And then, rather threateningly: “You’ll regret that!”

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Explaining why she doesn’t like to buy birthday cards.

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To reiterate, I adore my wife, and find her endlessly fascinating. And she feels that same way about me; she even agreed that she would also be happy tied to me with a hundred feet of rope for the rest of her life, “Although I’d want a knife, just in case,” she said.

(Continued from Page 7B) sometimes it might. Think how weathered FDR looked in the months before he died in office. And Reagan — wasn’t he suffering from incipient dementia while on the job? Plainly, a prudent – and younger — selection for vice president is a must for the aged would-be president.

Energy level. It’s an observed fact that as we get older we get slower.

Not everybody decelerates at the same pace, however. At my advanced age, I relish an afternoon nap — but I did also 50 years ago.

Bernie Sanders (75) waves his arms with much greater vigor than Hillary Clinton

(69) or Donald Trump (70).

And Eisenhower wasn’t such a bad president despite (or owing to) the hours he put in on the golf course.

Vetting. If his/her life is a normal one, an older candidate will have been tested more often and with greater rigor than his younger competitor. Sometimes, the old guy will have been fed with a silver spoon; sometimes he will have manipulated life’s testing. But his record will be there for inspection and, if honest, the voter can read how well he has done in the winnowing process.

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Late rally stings Raiders (Continued from Page 1B) get some open looks, especially inside,” Coach Watson said. “They handled our pressure much better than in either of the previous games.”

Another trouble spot was quick fouls picked up

by Buzzell and senior point guard Julia Quinn, forcing the two to the sidelines with two personals and forcing Coach Sean Watson to some early lineup juggling.

“The rotations were a little off due to foul trouble. The expectation is someone will come off the bench and play well. I thought our bench players did play well,” Coach Watson said.

Quinn returned quickly, and jumpstarted the FA offense with a 3-pointer from the right wing. She later triggered a fastbreak with a quick outlet pass to Alexandria Fraize, who threaded a pass to Lexi L’Heureux-Carland for a layup for a 15-12 FA advantage.

Leavitt tightened its defense, and limited the Raiders to just five free throw attempts over the final 1:43.

FA had an 18-16 lead at the half as Gilbert (19 points, 11 rebounds) scored in the final seconds.

Momentum appeared to be on the Raiders’ side later in the third quarter as FA went on an 8-1 run, keyed

by Quinn and Buzzell steals that set-up layups. Reserve Bridget Bailey and Quinn each sank foul shots to put the Raiders up 29-22 with 2:01 left in the quarter.

Leavitt answered the run as Eells scored two buckets in the paint, and Gilbert added a pair of foul shots

and a buzzer beater to tie the game, 30-30, entering the final quarter.

FA had trouble defending the glass as the Hornets took their first lead since 11-9 early in the second (their only lead to that point in the game) on an Elizabeth Goulette offensive rebound.

Eells pushed the lead to 37-30 with a step-back 3-pointer.

“She is a very good player.

We did a nice job in the earlier two games. They went to her a lot more today,” Coach Watson said. “Mackenzie (Buzzell), I think, is the best defensive player in the league, and she played well.

But, Eells played really well.

None of her points came easy.”

Just as they did all season, the Raiders kept fighting.

Fraize swished a mid-range jumper and Quinn knocked down a 3-pointer to pull FA within a bucket.

L’Heureux-Carland sank one of two foul shots to narrow it to one point.

After Gilbert scored on yet another offensive rebound (Leavitt held a 13-4 advantage), the Raiders finally pulled even with 1:44 left as Sage Boivin went 3-for-4 from the foul line. Buzzell set up the first trip to the line with a nifty tip away of a pass intended for Eells, starting a fastbreak chance. Boivin then returned to the stripe of an aggressive baseline drive.

Tied at 39, Leavitt pulled ahead for good as Alexandria Belaire sank two foul shots after collecting a weak side offensive rebound and drew a foul call.

Bailey narrowed it to

LEAVITT, 46 Scoring: Becca Fogg 2, Alexandra Belaire 4, Sophia Gilbert 19, Elizabeth Goulette 5, Chantel Eells 12, Miranda Coombs 4 Rebounds (35): Fogg 7, Belaire 2, Gilbert 11, Goulette 2, Eells 11, Coombs 2 Assists: Gilbert 1, Goulette 2, Eells 2 Steals: Fogg 1, Belaire 1, Gilbert 2, Eells 5 FG: 15-35, 42.9% 3-Point: 2-13, 15.4% FT: 14-17, 82.4% RAIDERS, 40 Scoring: Mackenzie Buzzell 6, Lexi L’HeureuxCarland 7, Alexandria Fraize 2, Julia Quinn 13, Sage Boivin 4, Kaylin Delaney 1, Bridget Bailey 7 Rebounds (13): Buzzell 1, L’Heureux-Carland 2, Fraize 2, Quinn 1, McKenna Gerchman 4, Delaney 1, Bailey 2 Assists: Buzzell 1, L’Heureux-Carland 2, Fraize 1, Quinn 2 Steals: Buzzell 5, L’Heureux-Carland 3, Fraize 2, Quinn 4, Gerchman 1, Delaney 1, Bailey 2 FG: 11-31, 35.5% 3-Point: 2-10, 20% FT: 16-29, 55.2%

41-40 by making one of two foul shots as Leavitt picked up its 10th team foul with 52.4 seconds remaining.

FA nearly forced a 10-second call with good defensive pressure in the backcourt, but the Hornets just made it over the timeline and quickly asked for a timeout.

After Gilbert missed an open shot inside, Eells drew a foul and made one of two foul shots with 27.3 seconds.

Down 42-40, the Raiders saw their chance for a comeback stymied when a crosscourt pass attempt was tipped and recovered by the Hornets.

Eells made it 44-40 by converting a pair of foul shots with 13.4 seconds left, and Gilbert completed the upset by adding two more free throws with .09 left on the game clock.

“There is no quit in those kids. In the locker room, Coach (Chris) Dutton pointed out how they’ve been resilient and have overcome adversity. We lost the game today, but all of our kids will be successful in life because of what they’ve learned, that’s the important thing,” Coach Watson said.

The Raiders, the coach thought, ran into a team that caught fire later in the regular season and continued to play well Monday.

“They’ve been on a nice run. There was a point that it appeared they might not even make the tournament, but then had some big wins, including Brunswick, down the stretch,” he said.

Although dejected by the early playoff exit, Coach Watson hopes his players — especially the six seniors (Katherine Parker, Sage Boivin, Lexi L’HeureuxCarland, Julia Quinn, Bridget Bailey and McKenna Gerchman) — appreciate the success they achieved, this season and over their hoop careers.

Unified (Continued from Page 4B) versations. The group even welcomed opponent Michael Morin from Massabesic to join them at dinner after the game.

Scoring: McLaughlin 26, Limmer 18, Reed Wales 6, Aaron Hennessy 4, Matthew Powers 2 and finishing the scoring off with than a minute to go was Chris Hennessy with a 3- pointer that electrified the crowd!

BATTLE OF THE CENTERS — Fryeburg Academy’s Bridget Bailey (right) and Leavitt’s Chantel Eells try to gain control of a loose ball near center court during Monday’s Class A South quarterfinal at the Portland Expo.

(Rivet Photo) “The finality comes so quick. I feel really bad for those kids. They’ve put their hearts and souls into the program. They put all of their personal ambitions aside, did all the right things for three and a half months, and to come up short is difficult,” he

said. “We talked that’s one of the fascinating things about athletics. You can do all the right things, but you have to play the game and sometimes things don’t go your way.”

He added, “Overall, I think our kids had a fun season, and I hope they real-

ize what you can accomplish when you strive for a collective effort rather than personal goals. They should be proud. We didn’t lose to a team that we shouldn’t have all season. I think we were in the upper echelon with York and Greely.”

Letters

know there are options and solutions. It means you do not have to cower, be afraid or go into deeper debt. Here in the library, one is free to think, write and even go public with dissenting opinions.

The helpful library folk and their literacy tools remind me that just because I am elderly and fall within that category of people who are statistically poor, therefore not much sought after as well-paid public or private servants of the populace are allowed to exercise their/my God given right so speak up and participate in public discourse.

So today, instead of remaining home feeling woe is me because I no longer had the means to communicate through the Internet — nor could tolerate the anxiety I was experiencing as I obsessed on what it might cost to repair my broken Internet service — I took control of my life by using a truly terrific option, the public library.

No, you can’t get rid of me

community, Bridgton News or anyone else who has at times, knowingly or unknowingly, done a great job of triggering all my old feelings guilt, inadequacy, rage, anxiety, self-pity or worse. Here is my new “letter to the editor”: My original intention was to say the following, Thank you Bernie Sanders for speaking up for all of us on behalf of the public interest. You are only two years younger than myself and are making such a huge difference. If you can make a difference, so can I. This message morphed into: Thank you, Bridgton Public Library for helping me regain my voice and retain my purpose and meaning in life with regard to the right of all of us to seek justice and peace while participating in the democratic process. Yes, there is authentic hope when local libraries and newspapers continue to serve the public.

Virginia (Tilla) Durr Bridgton

(Continued from Page 8B) decided to take control of my illusions. No, I’m not at my home dreaming of pie in the sky with regard to my computer, but writing this letter at the Bridgton Public Library.

Now, it could be that I would be in the Charlotte Hobbs Public Library in Lovell or one of the many libraries in the Lake Region area that have been improved considerably by money and vision of writer and philanthropist Stephen King. From where I sit in the computer room, I can see The Bridgton News across the street, a community newspaper, which to their credit continues to publish my letters despite little public support and much grousing from others. Yes, I know, if you go public, you must develop a tougher hide. Such vulnerabilities can be at least partially overcome when you

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