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Vol. 150, No. 8

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Bridgton, Maine

February 21, 2019

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Staying vibrant

Consultant hired to help guide growth moratorium

FREEZING FOR A VERY GOOD REASON — Some 73 “jumpers” braved the icy water at Highland Lake Beach in Bridgton at the 17th annual Freezing for a Reason benefit for Harvest Hills Animal Shelter. The “jump” was a major component of Bridgton’s Winter Carnival festivities. Shelter officials report that the jump raised over $19,000 in cash and product donations. Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital, which again featured a team of jumpers, was the top fundraiser. Harvest Hills thanks the following sponsors: Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital, Khiel Logging, Key Bank, White Mountain Winery, Paris Farmers Union, B&L Oil, Olde Mill Tavern, Maine Veterinary Medical Center, Four Your Paws Only, Pet Rendevous, True North Veterinary Hospital, Double T Fence, Macdonald Motors and Telling Tails. Thanks also go to goodie bag sponsors: Old Navy, Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital, Maine Veterinary Medical Center and Maine Street Graphics.

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By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Mike Morse has represented the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) during numerous Shoreland Zoning violations in southern Maine.

Morse was the go-to guy when local code enforcement needed advice or a second opinion on how to proceed with a Shoreland Zoning violation.

Recently, Morse resigned from his post at the DEP and went into the private sector, starting his own business, Morse Environmental Consulting, LLC. The Town of Naples has decided to contract his services to figure out what can be done to keep

the Causeway vibrant and thriving while adhering to Shoreland Zone laws.

Prior to appearing at the Naples Board of Selectmen meeting on Feb. 11, Morse spent time talking to Naples Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) Renee Carter.

Naples Town Manager John Hawley introduced him to the selectmen.

“Both Renee and I would like to consider hiring consultant Mike Morse to help us figure out how to best utilize our zoning in the area impacted by the growth moratorium,” Hawley said.

The selectmen enacted a “growth moratorium” after a building located in the Causeway’s commercial district was redesigned as a private residence.

“Mike, who recently left the Maine Department of Environmental Protection after 20 years is one, if not the only, person who is best qualified to navigate the DEP rules and regulations to assist us with developing options for that area,” Hawley said.

Morse spoke at the podium.

“The desire of the town is [to answer the question] what is the maximum extent we can alter the regulations to work well with the area,” Morse said.

Chairman Jim Grattelo spoke.

“We lost a business building to a house,” he said.

“A municipal/private venture arrangement is not CONSULTANT, Page 2A

NAPLES — Sign in and speak up.

Or show up and listen to what other residents have to say.

A public hearing for the revised Naples Sign Ordinance will be held on Monday. The public hearing will take place at 6 p.m., one hour before the Naples Board of Selectmen’s meeting.

The location of the public hearing will be the large meeting room in the Naples Town Hall.

The Naples Ordinance Review Committee (ORC)

has been working on this ordinance for about two years. In the past few weeks, there have been some major changes such as the inclusion of grandfather rights.

An earlier version of the ordinance required that digital (or internally LEDlit) signs on the Causeway would be phased out in five years. Thus far, this is no longer part of the ordinance.

If passed by voters the new Sign Ordinance would replace the existing one.

It has not yet been decided if the proposed Sign Ordinance will appear as a

warrant article at the town meeting on April 30, or later as a referendum during the May election.

Only time will tell. First, the proposed ordinance will need to go through the process of a first and second reading. If any revisions are made, there will be another first and second reading of the ordinance.

Copies of the revised Sign Ordinance can be downloaded from the town’s website, www.townofnaples.org. The PFD can be located in the middle of the home page.

First reading of sign ordinance on Monday

‘Gift’ opens doors for people with disabilities

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer BRIDGTON — It is a dream come to fruition.

The Bridges Foundation, a nonprofit which provides work for people with developmental disabilities making buckwheat pillows and weighted blankets, has come to rest in Bridgton.

The Bridges Foundation moved L-OMA, the company that produces and sells the products, from Standish to Bridgton in October. The Bridges Foundation offers services and a first-time job to people who don’t get government services.

For a few employees, the move to Bridgton means less of a commute to the job they work at twice a week.

For Bridges Foundation board member Gregg Alexis, the new location offers a larger space and an opportunity for foot traffic in the summer. The new location, 2 Elm Street, is in a business building immediGIFT, Page 3A

Police investigate teen’s death

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer An Eliot teen’s death in Bridgton last week remains under investigation, according to Bridgton Police Chief Rick Stillman.

Just before noon last Wednesday, Bridgton Police

received a call of a suspected overdose on Pond Road.

Officer Josh Muise responded and found an unresponsive 18-year-old female in a bedroom.

“Officer Muise administered Narcan just as paramedics from United Ambulance

arrived and began working on her,” Chief Stillman said.

At about 12:45 p.m., paramedics declared the teen had died.

The victim was identified as Madison Graham, according to Chief Stillman. An autopsy has been performed,

Chief Stillman reported, but until toxicology results are released, law enforcement officials will not “know for sure the cause of death.” The chief noted that release of toxicology results could take weeks.

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FILLING AN ONLINE ORDER — Chantal Tougas, of Naples, puts the finishing touches on a shipping box filled with buckwheat pillows. Tougas is an employee at L-OMA, which relocated to Bridgton. (De Busk Photo)

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WINTER FUN AT THE LAKE — Highland Lake in Bridgton was hopping with fun during Saturday’s Winter Carnival festivities sponsored by the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce. Pictured are: Larry Scholz of Uncl’ Lunkers and Charlotte Stevens, winner of the Fishing Derby; Hillary Wilcoxen, Chamber president and Winter Carnival Committee Chairman Dan Harden and Chuck Wilcoxen of Team Long Run, which held the FrozenFive race; Angie Cook of GBLRCC, Kristine Karlsson of Chalmers and Alyssa McIntyre.

(Photos by Ed Mercer)

Naples hires consultant (Continued from Page 1A) out of the works. Partnering with them to achieve what we want to do” is a good idea, Grattelo said.

Morse responded.

“It sounds like there are additional components other than what Renee spoke about. Another component would be more of a planning component: types of uses, types of commercial uses.

We want to better define what that would look like,” Morse said.

The board voted, 5–0,

to authorize the town manager to spend $10,000 from the town’s unanticipated expenses fund.

Prior to the vote, the board discussed the cost of Morse’s services as well as the unanticipated expenses fund.

“Mike sent me a rate per hour. He offered a couple of options. In order to hire Mike, we would take funds from the unanticipated expenses account,” Hawley said.

“The amount — that is

what we don’t know,” he said, suggesting $10,000.

Selectman Bob Caron II asked how much was in the unanticipated expenses fund.

“It seems like every meeting, we keep taking a little bit out. We have a month and a half of winter left. I want to make sure not to go back to taxpayers” and ask for more money, Caron said.

“I know we are fine but the taxpayers only gave us $25,000,” he said.

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‘Gift’ opens door of opportunity

BUCKWHEAT INSTEAD OF GOOSE FEATHERS — Jonny Brooks, of Harrison, pours buckwheat into a pillow cover to fill an order for L-OMA, which relocated from Standish to Bridgton this fall.

(De Busk Photo)

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(Continued from Page 1A) ately behind Ruby Food.

“Little-by-little, we needed more space. This is something that will enable us to have a storefront. In the summer, we can get walk-in traffic,” he said.

About 95% of the purchases are done online, he said. People from all over the United States and Europe order the products, which range from scented sachets to buckwheat pillows that come in sizes for children or adults.

“If someone with autism is making a weighted blanket for someone with autism, it is meaningful. It’s great. It’s a way to give back,” Alexis said.

“One of the guys who works here likes to look at the shipping labels and talk about where the pillows are going,” he said.

Originally, the business L-OMA began in 1997, after Heidi Fogarty visited relatives in Germany and discovered the buckwheat pillow, which has numerous health benefits.

“L-OMA was owned by a woman named Heidi Fogarty. Literally, when she was considering retirement, she had a dream that God told her to donate her business to a nonprofit,” Alexis said.

“When she first gifted it to us, she thought it would be a way to make money for our services. She was thrilled, and still is, to know that we have a work program,” he said.

“This is a prevocational program for people who have not had a job before.

It teaches them work ethics, being on time, following directions, working with other people,” he said.

Yes, the employees do learn a variety of skills

Samantha (Stuart) Merchant, a Lake Region Hall of Fame member, was one of 20 women recently featured in a Club Business International story entitled, “Women Who Inspire!”

Writer Julie King said the tribute recognized 20 “passionate, talented, highly experienced and eminently successful individuals who have made an indelible impact on the industry and continue to do so today.”

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THE RIGHT WEIGHT — Naples resident, Chantal Tougas (on the right), checks the weight of a buckwheat pillow that is being shipped to a customer on Thursday. ` ` (De Busk Photo) while making the products, but the most valuable one is working with other people, Alexis said.

“We’ve worked hard at basic rules of respect and being responsible for conduct or you cannot work here. Everyone is able to do that,” he said.

The work hours are twice a week: Monday from 2:30 to 4 p.m. and Thursday from 11:30 to 1 p.m.

The employees are paid after each shift to illustrate the correlation between working and getting a paycheck.

On Thursday, about halfdozen employees were making the products that would be ready to be shipped by the time their shift was over.

The workers talked about Tennessee, the destination of a box of pillows for a family.

Jonny Brooks, of Harrison, has worked for L-OMA for about three years, going from once a week to twice a week.

“Bridgton is closer,” he commented.

“It’s relaxing work. The tasks are easy enough that I can zone out. Normally, I wear my headphones and listen to music,” Brooks said.

Having this job “gives me something to do,” he said. “It’s something I generally look forward to, getting out of the house and making a little money.”

He calculated that one

month of work covers the cost of having a phone — the bill for which he is responsible. Plus, he has a little bit of pocket money.

“Before I come here, I get into Bridgton 1½ hours before work. I eat at Subway and read. It pays for that,” he said.

“It’s kind of a routine: eat, go to work, go home,” Brooks said.

Alexis said, “They are paid on the day they work.

It is a nice incentive. They make the connection: I work; I get paid.”

One personal touch is that the person who made the pillow signs the tag attached to it.

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Police await test results (Continued from Page 1A) Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and State Police are assisting Bridgton Police in the investigation.

“Our goal is to determine the circumstances of Madison’s death and who may have provided the fatal drugs,” Chief Stillman added. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to Madison’s family and friends in their time of grief.”

When asked this week if any arrests had been made or charges filed, Chief Stillman responded that the “investigation continues.

In an obituary posted on the Seacoastonline. com website, Madison “Maddy” Anne Graham was born March 26, 2000 in Dover, N.H. to Joseph Graham and Kristyn (Clay) Chaplin. Maddy was raised in South Berwick and Eliot and attended both York and Marshwood High School, graduating in 2018 from Arthur R. Gould School.

She continued her educa-

On Bridgton Police blotter Madison Graham tion by completing some college courses with hopes of helping those struggling in the future.

The obituary added, “Although Maddy lost her lifetime battle with addiction, she never let it define her. She was adored by all who knew her, and was a beautiful soul with a loving heart and a passion for always helping the underdog.

With her great sense of humor, she brought life and laughter to every room she entered. Maddy loved young children, was adored by her younger cousins, was a talented artist, writer and singer, who cherished her relationships with her family and with God.” Funeral services were held yesterday, Feb. 20 at the First Congregational Church of Eliot UCC, 1361 State Road, Eliot.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Madison’s memory will be used to support a recovery scholarship in her name at https://www. gofundme.com/madisongraham-recovery-scholarship-fund

These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Monday, February 11 9:04 a.m. Police were alerted to possible suspicious activity on Faraway Drive.

2:04 p.m. A motorist claimed to have been “followed” by a subject, who was involved in a protection from abuse case.

4:11 p.m. Police were asked to check on the wellbeing of a juvenile. He was taken into protective custody and transported to Maine Medical Center.

6:45 p.m. A female reported the theft of skis, placed in front of Shawnee Peak’s Great Room.

10:10 p.m. A caller informed police that a stolen cell phone was possibly at a Sawyer Circle location. The owner said the phone was stolen about a month ago, and by using a Find My Phone app, the stolen phone was “pinging” at Sawyer Circle. Officer Muise contacted a subject at the Sawyer Circle location, who explained that she purchased the phone on eBay, did not know it had been stolen and turned it over to police.

10:31 p.m. Fryeburg Police informed BPD that while transporting a prisoner to jail on North High Street, a vehicle traveling behind the cruiser was traveling erratically.

Fryeburg Police log 5:56 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Smith Street.

6:51 p.m. Fraud complaint on Smith Street.

Wednesday, February 13 4:33 a.m. Late accident report (intersection of Bridgton Road and Molly Ockett Drive) taken.

10:22 p.m. Citizen assist at Main Street business.

Thursday, February 14 8:28 a.m. Late accident report (Pleasant Street) filed.

10:31 a.m. Assist citizen on Pebble Circle.

11:30 a.m. Complaint at Molly Ockett Middle School.

7:15 p.m. Animal complaint on Portland Street.

9:35 p.m. Handling a nonreportable motor vehicle crash at a Main Street store, police charged Beth A. McKenney, 35, of Brownfield, with operating while under the influence (alcohol).

Friday, February 15 12:45 p.m. Traffic hazard on Haley Town Road unfounded.

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These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing): Monday, February 11 8:36 a.m. Nonreportable motor vehicle crash at intersection of Portland and Main Streets.

12:02 p.m. Suspicious activity in Legion lot on Bradley Street.

12;20 p.m. Juvenile offenses on Pine Street.

6:19 p.m. Suspicious person at Fryeburg Fair.

9:01 p.m. Following a motor vehicle stop on Frog Alley, police charged Maddison R. Graves, 25, of Madison, N.H., with operating while under the influence.

Tuesday, February 12 10:55 a.m. Criminal mischief on Lovewell Pond Road.

12:15 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on West Fryeburg Road.

2:40 p.m. Fraud complaint investigated.

3:28 p.m. Juvenile offenses on Smith Street.

1:49 p.m. Parking problem on Menotomy Road.

4:20 p.m. Nonreportable motor vehicle crash on Route 5.

4:50 p.m. Suspicious activity on Ettowah Cove Road.

8 p.m. Assist county deputy on Lovewell Pond Road.

11:04 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Lovell Road; vehicle towed.

Saturday, February 16 9:17 a.m. Parking problem on Main Street.

8:57 p.m. Following a stop at the intersection of Portland Street and Loon’s Lane, police charged Barbara A. Richards, 58, of Denmark, with failing to register a motor vehicle and operating with an expired license (more than 90 days).

9:33 p.m. Responding to a 9-1-1 hang-up call on Belair Estate Road, police charged five teenagers (ages 13, 14, 14, 16 and 17) with possession of marijuana.

One teen (age 14) was also charged with sale/use of drug paraphernalia.

Sunday, February 17 12:54 p.m. Complaint at Bridgton Road store.

4:02 p.m. Assist fire department at Long River Chinese Restaurant.

5:23 p.m. Assist rescue personnel on North Fryeburg Road.

9:05 p.m. Assist citizen on Kearsley Road.

10:36 p.m. Assist rescue personnel on Oxford Street.

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Tuesday, February 12 10:26 a.m. A subject wanted to check himself into rehab, but was concerned about leaving a pet behind. Since the animal control officer was unavailable, police brought the pet to the animal shelter.

10:40 a.m. Police were asked to check on the wellbeing of a subject, who a local medical practice had been unable to contact for a couple of weeks. The patient was located, and no longer had a phone.

12:05 p.m. Three officers responded to a disturbance at Sawyer Circle.

4:20 p.m. A caller had questions regarding growing and selling marijuana commercially in Bridgton.

7:54 p.m. Police assisted hospital personnel with moving two subjects who had slipped on ice and hit their heads on the ground.

Wednesday, February 13 2:10 a.m.

Officer Smolinsky responded to a verbal argument at a Main Street apartment.

8:24 a.m. A caller claimed a neighbor was pushing snow into his driveway, and was concerned that emergency vehicles were unable to access his residence.

3:59 p.m. A subject called police regarding sex offender registration renewal.

Thursday, February 14 1:31 a.m. Police were asked to check the wellbeing of a subject, who had posted threats via

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1:49 p.m.

Police checked the Pondicherry Park entrance off Depot Street after receiving a report of a suspicious person there.

3:14 p.m. A local resident fell victim to a computer software scam. The resident saw a pop-up on her computer informing she needed to renew antivirus software. She clicked the message to cancel it. She later spoke to an individual claiming to be from “tech support” and was informed she needed to pay $600 to renew the software. The resident tried to cancel the renewal, but was told by the tech he had accidentally charged her and would lose his job if he had to refund the money. The resident paid the tech via FedEx cash to a California location.

6:26 p.m. A male was charged with domestic violence assault, aggravated assault (strangulation) and domestic violence reckless conduct following an alleged incident on Hillcrest Avenue. The suspect was transported to the county jail.

Friday, February 15 6:25 a.m. A car and deer collided on North Bridgton Road.

6:42 a.m. Police assisted county deputies in locating a vehicle that had fled the scene of a crash in Naples.

7:55 a.m. Police and

fire personnel responded to a report of smoke in a Cottage Street structure.

11:01 a.m. Officer Swiatek handled a motor vehicle crash on South Bridgton Road.

12:08 p.m. A subject reported a debit card fraud complaint.

8:48 p.m. A subject sought a protection order against a person for harassment.

11:07 p.m. Officer Hammond went to South Bridgton Road where a car left the road and was in the snowbank.

Saturday, February 16 2:15 p.m. Sgt. Reese assisted a county deputy with a traffic stop on Norway Road in Harrison, involving a subject charged with possession of a controlled substance.

10:34 p.m. Following a stop at the intersection of North High Street and Prescott Ridge, police charged a motorist with operating after suspension and operating an unregistered motor vehicle. The subject was transported to the county jail on a warrant charge.

Sunday, February 17 2:39 a.m. Police spoke with a subject regarding a child custody question.

9:55 a.m. A subject reported that her car’s tires were slashed while the vehicle was parked on Kennard Street.

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LR grad featured (Continued from Page 3A) which makes her someone you can count on, and inspires you to go outside of your comfort zone and challenge yourself,” wrote Danielle Krenzer, Director of Programs at The Works Health Club.

Samantha is the daughter of Mike Stuart of Bridgton and Pamela Stuart Landry of Somersworth, N.H. In the bio, King writes, “Samantha Merchant delights in “always challenging people in new ways to reach their goals.” In 2000, she started as a personal trainer and fitness director and took on the role as assistant executive director in 2014, overseeing operations and customer retention at the 70,000-square foot facility that boasts more than 8,000 members.

Samantha launched a corporate wellness program, biometrics screening program and developed a medical weight management program.

Gifted chance

(Continued from Page 3A) someone sends a thank you note and addresses it to the person with [his or her] name on the card. That is really nice,” Alexis said.

Sometimes, a customer requests that the same person who made the product make another one for friends of family.

Chantal Tougas, who lives in Naples, likes making the buckwheat pillow orders that call for a lavender and balsam scents. She mixes the herbs with the buckwheat, admiring the appearance and the calming smell.

She likes her job, she said.

“It is just interesting. I never know what I’ll do until I get here,” Tougas said.

To order products from L-OMA, call (207) 595-8106 or go to the website www.l-oma.com. The store is located at 2 Elm Street in Bridgton.

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(Continued from Page 2A) cisely in them. When they get dirty, you will clean them and proudly shine them again. You will stand for hours and hours in them.

You will do pushups until you puke in them. You will eat in them, you will sleep in them, you will sweat and bleed on them, you will make friends for life in them. They will get wet and give you blisters that make you cringe, but you will keep on marching proudly in them. You will train hard and learn to defend yourself and America in them.

They will protect your feet as you carry your weapons, bags and fatigued bodies across the mountains, deserts, oceans and more.

These are the same boots peeking out from under the white cotton cloth of a soldier just killed in the battlefield. The same boots standing atop a makeshift memorial holding the rifle and dog tags of our sister, who just paid the ultimate sacrifice.

These are the boots of a United States veteran.

All of us wore these boots and stood proudly taking the same oath to defend the Constitution of the United

States of America under the red, white and blue of Old Glory. There is no person prouder than a veteran wearing those Tall Black Boots.

As each of us moved through our military careers, we traveled the world. We saw the beauty the world had to offer. We saw the terror and awful sights the world also offered. Those boots stood witness with us.

As we fell, they fell, as we advanced, they advanced.

When we deployed, those boots deployed with us; we never left without our boots. We left our husbands and wives, our children, and friends. Over and over, we left to stand the endless watch of freedom wearing those Tall Black Boots.

As time progressed, each of us were ordered down a different path. Some of us were injured on the outside and lost or maimed our limbs. Some of us injured our backs and necks. Some of us were burned unrecognizable, while some of us received mental injuries.

All while wearing the same boots as our brothers and sisters.

Some of us were

unknowingly exposed to agents and poisons resulting in cancer and diseases with no cure, all while wearing those boots.

Some of us received injuries so great that those boots had to be put on a shelf below a flag, never to be worn again.

The one thing that stands true are those Black Boots were worn by every United States veteran, fighting to defend our country. It doesn’t matter what branch of service. It doesn’t matter if they were on the feet of a man or a woman, young or old. At one point, they were laced up and cared for with pride like no other.

Our disabilities may all be different and not always seen on the outside. They were all acquired performing the same mission, while wearing those same Tall Black Boots.

So next time you go to judge that disabled veteran that looks “fine” on the outside, take a moment to look at his or her feet and remember — at one time, he or she strapped up those boots for your freedom and is now paying the price with no regret. God Bless America.

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February 21, 2019, The Bridgton News, Page 5A

Seeing Maine’s winter wonders

By Bill Preis Bridgton Easy Riders Club Correspondent It’s been quite a ride this winter for snowmobile enthusiasts!

Last week, 30 members of the Bridgton Easy Riders Snowmobile Club went on our annual Club Trip. What do we do on a Club Trip?

We vote on a good location, which this year was Millinocket; we stay in a comfortable hotel (Baxter Park Inn); and we take day rides. The group is mostly couples, and the level of snowmobiling experience ranges from “some experience” to “expert.” The Club Trip is a great way to get to know other club members, to welcome new members, and to learn more about snowmobiling.

We drove north to Millinocket in several groups, hauling our sleds on trailers. We arrived at the hotel, got settled into our rooms, and then went out for a short “tune-up” ride.

Afterward, we all met back at the hotel and decided on a local restaurant for supper.

Riding snowmobiles builds a healthy appetite, so food plays an important part on our trips. We have breakfast at the hotel, ride to some interesting destination on the trail for lunch, and then after returning to the hotel to get cleaned up, we go out for supper. This year, we had arranged ahead of time to have supper at two local Snowmobile Clubhouses, which turned into a highlight of the trip.

One night we went to the East Branch Sno Rovers SC public dinner of tender roast pork, dressing, gravy, mashed potatoes, fresh carrots, apple sauce, rolls, and bread pudding. What

a feast! This was followed by a country band of local musicians, lots of dancing, and even a bagpipe player.

One of our talented members got into the act, singing and playing guitar. A great time was had by all!

Another night we went to the Northern Timber Cruisers SC Clubhouse, where they offered a public supper of delicious turkey pie and all the fixings. After the supper, they opened their Antique Snowmobile Museum and we all got to see a large collection of sleds from past years, some as old as 60 years!

Snowmobile designs have changed considerably over the years!

When we ride, it is our custom to divide into several groups, according to how far and how fast folks want to ride. This year, we had a Turtle Group, a Middle Group, and a Fast Group — how is it that the Middle Group often arrives at the lunch spot ahead of the Fast Group? Many of us have communicators attached to our helmets, so we can respond quickly if any member of the group needs to stop or needs help, and the leader can alert the group to oncoming snowmobiles. We also watch for the headlight of the sled behind, especially at trail junctions, and if we cannot see it we slow down until that sled catches up.

The trails around the Millinocket area are superb, and offer views of Mt. Katahdin from many angles.

Katahdin’s Knife Edge, seen from the East, is spectacular. There were rides to Shin Pond, Bowlin Camps, River Driver’s Restaurant, and Kokadjo. Some trails are wide and good for “step-

BRIDGE on way to Bolin Camps (above); Easy Riders at JoMary sled in Millinocket.

(Submitted by Bill Preis)

ping out” at speed, while others are narrow and winding, bordered closely on both sides by snow-covered hemlock or spruce trees, and some very large rocks called “erratics.” Some trails cross streams on scenic bridges, or wind along the banks of rivers.

This was the largest Bridgton Easy Riders group to ever go on a Club Trip and it was by far the best! As we like to say, at the end of a ride: everyone had fun and nobody got hurt!

The Bridgton Easy Riders Snowmobile Club meets the second Friday of each month from September to April. The next meeting will be March 8 at the Bridgton Community Center: the Fabulous Pot Luck Supper at 6 p.m. followed by the business meeting at 6:45 p.m.

Local snowmobile clubs create, maintain and groom all the snowmobile trails, and all the work is done by volunteers. We welcome folks to come to a meeting, and hopefully to decide to join the club. It’s a great way to meet other snowmobilers, have a good time, and support local snowmobiling.

LUNCH BREAK (at left) enjoyed by Bridgton Easy Riders members at Bolin Camps.

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Obituaries Robert F. Elliott Jr.

Patricia A. Darling SOUTH PORTLAND — Patricia Ann Darling, 78, died peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, at the South Portland Nursing Home with her loving family by her side.

Patty was born in Portland on April 7, 1940, the daughter of the late Martin F. and Helen G. (McLaughlin) Earles.

She attended local schools and graduated from Portland High School in the class of 1958. Patty worked most of her career in the Deli Department at Hannaford, retiring in 2003 after more than 20 years of service.

Patty’s greatest accomplishment in life was raising her eight children. She loved going to yard sales, annual Christmas parties in her home, trips to the casino, spending time at Willard Beach, and traveling. She was a longtime communicant of Holy Cross Church in South Portland. Patty will always be remembered as a happy and adventurous person, but also loved spending time in her home, entertaining family and friends.

Patty was predeceased by a son, Bobby Darling; four sisters, Constance Lambert, Katherine Kay, Virginia Goodwin and Mary Sheila Martin; seven brothers, Robert, William, John, Phillip, David, George and Kevin Earles.

She was the last survivor of 12 children.

She is survived by four daughters, Marie Jordan of Standish, Susan Mardas of Cornish, Ginny MacDonald of Naples and Julie Barrett of Colorado; four sons, Martin Darling of Gorham, Peter Darling of Standish and David Darling of Virginia; 20 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours celebrating Patty’s life were held on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers were recited at the chapel at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, followed by an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Church, 124 Cottage Road, South Portland. Burial followed in Calvary Cemetery, Broadway, South Portland.

To view Patty’s memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com Those who wish may make contributions in Patty’s memory to: Cure SMA, 925 Busse Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 (www.curesma.org)

RAYMOND — Robert F. Elliott Jr., 83, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, surrounded by his family.

He was born on Sept. 22, 1935, a son of Belva (Taylor) and Robert Elliott Sr. Robert was a graduate of Windham High School in the class on 1953.

Following high school, he enrolled at Southern Maine Community College (formerly known as SMVTI), where he earned his associate’s degree. Robert was also a veteran of the Coast Guard.

He spent his career as an electronics repairman, having earned his Master Electrician’s license and started working for American National Can in Portland, which later brought him to New York, New Jersey and Georgia. On Sept. 22, 1994, he married Janet Ridlon.

Upon Robert’s retirement in 2001, he and Janet spent many years living in Florida and just recently moved back to Maine.

He was an intelligent man and enjoyed repairing computers, and even built a couple himself from scratch. A lover of dogs (especially Danny Boy), Robert was an avid reader and also enjoyed collecting stamps.

He is survived by his loving wife, Janet Elliott; children Brenda McGillicuddy, Cheryl Greene and Donald Elliott; his stepchildren, David Merrill, Richard Merrill and Kimberly Tripp; his sister, Stella Mitchell; and many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents; as well as siblings, Don Elliott, Harold Elliott and Ella Cyr. Per Robert’s wishes, no services are being held. Arrangements are in the care of the Windham Chapel of Dolby Blais & Segee, 434 River Road, Windham. To express condolences or participate in Robert’s online tribute, please visit www.DolbyBlaisSegee.com

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CAPE ELIZABETH — Herbert J. Connell Jr., 92, passed away at his residence on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019.

He was born in Portland on Jan. 13, 1927, a son of Herbert J. Connell Sr. and Lydia M. Cook Connell. He attended Cape Elizabeth schools, graduating from Cape Elizabeth High School and then went on to graduate with a degree in chemical engineering from the University of Maine, Orono.

Mr. Connell served with the U.S. Navy during WWII from 1944 to 1946, and then served during the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1953, attaining the rank of Electronics Technician 2nd Class.

He married Louise Henry Connell in 1950, who passed away in 1992, and then married Diana Wiedemann in 2000, who passed away in 2015.

Mr. Connell had been a chemical engineer for S.D. Warren Paper Co. of Westbrook, where he had been manager of the research lab, retiring in 1990.

He was instrumental along with his good friend, Cliff Black, president of Amtrack Train, in implementing train service to Portland. He served on the Amtrack Board of Directors for many years. For several years, accompanied by his wife Diana, he served as ambassador for Amtrack of Portland. Mr. Connell traveled extensively throughout the United States and Canada on every passenger railway system. He had volunteered for the Narrow Gauge Railroad of Portland for many years as an engineer and had served as national president of the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI).

Herb enjoyed traveling, reading, fishing, model trains, being a ham radio operator and working on anything that had a motor.

He is survived by five daughters, Lynn L. Connell of Saco, Sharan E. Connell of Windham, Carolyn Charlton of Emmaus, Pa., Jan Buck of Buckfield and Jill Dettling of Bridgton; and four grandchildren.

A memorial service celebrating Herb’s life for family and close friends will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, at the Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home, 199 Woodford Street, Portland. Burial will take place in the spring at Riverside Cemetery, Cape Elizabeth.

Please visit www.jonesrichandbarnes for further information and to sign Herb’s guestbook.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation, Orono, ME 04469.

Joseph R. DeSilva Jr. My beloved wife, Lea P. Brown:

Calendar BRIDGTON Thur., Feb. 21 — LRSAC General meeting rescheduled from Feb. 14, 4:30 – 6 p.m., lower level, Municipal Complex, 8 Iredale St. Thur., Feb. 21 — Border security presentation by Bob Casimiro, 7 p.m., Stevens Brook Elementary School. Free and open to public. All welcome, light refreshments provided.

Fri., Feb. 22 — AARP tax return assistance, Community Center. Call 647-3111 FMI and to make appointment.

Sat., Feb. 23 — Loon Echo, LEA, PWD, MDIFW partnership snowshoe hike, 9:30 a.m., Intervale Parcel, Crooked River Forests. Strenuous level, approx. 3 hours. Snowshoes/ traction devices required. Meet Inteval Parcel parking area, Scribners Mill Road, Harrison.

Registration required by Thursday, Feb. 21. FMI 6474352 or stewardship@lelt.com Tue., Feb. 26 — Food pantry, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 225 S. High St. FMI 647-2334 or 743-2606.

Wed., Feb. 27 — Diabetes self-management class, 2:30 – 5 p.m., Bridgton Hospital. FMI and to register 647-6064.

Wed., Feb. 27 — Bridgton/ Fryeburg Knights of Columbus basketball free throw competition, 5 – 7 p.m., Old Town Hall, 26 North High St. Free, open to boys and girls, ages 9 – 14 as of Jan. 1, 2019.

Proof of age must accompany entry form. FMI 787-1344.

Wed., Feb. 27 — Free community dinner, 5:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 42 Sweden Rd. All welcome.

Thur., Feb. 28 — Diabetes self-management class, 2:30 – 5 p.m., Bridgton Hospital. FMI and to register 647-6064.

Fri., Mar. 1 — AARP tax return assistance, Community Center. Call 647-3111 FMI and to make appointment.

Fri., Mar. 1 — Teen fantasy book group, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., Public library. Book: In the Hands of the Goddess by Tamora Pierce. FMI 647-2472.

Mon., Mar. 4 — Diabetes self-management class, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Bridgton Hospital.

FMI and to register 647-6064.

BROWNFIELD Sat., Feb. 23 — Lions Club dance, 8 p.m. – midnight, Lions Den, corner of Rtes. 5 and 113. BYOB, 21+. Music by Linwood Cash and the Ridge Riders. 50/50, bottle raffle. $15 singles, $25 couple. Proceeds benefit Lions projects. FMI 256-4364 or 935-2681.

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Feb. 22, 1924 – April 28, 2006 Always in our thoughts and prayers; forever in our hearts.

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Well, Lady, another Birthday.

I will never forget, as I told you.

You will always be my Birthday Girl.

Never will my love for you diminish. Each Sunday at church I go to our stained glass window with the three Calla lilies — one lily for each of us with: “Blessed are the Pure of Heart for They Shall See God.” It was a reminder that one day I will be with you and Irl. So sadly missed by your husband.

Love you, Irl

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NORWAY — Gracie Irene Onofrio, 52, of Norway, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019.

She was born in Biddeford, on July 4, 1966, the daughter of Herbert Lee and Claire Beth Short Pike. Gracie grew up in Waterford and graduated from Oxford Hills High School. She spent most of her working years employed by New Balance, both in the factory and in the store. Most recently she was waitressing at Coops Place, where she shined. Gracie enjoyed spending time sharing old stories and making new memories with her family. She adored being a Gigi, spoiling her boys with love and affection at every opportunity. She loved the outdoors, camping, swimming, boating, snowmobiling and she especially appreciated a good yard sale. Everyone who knew her loved her. She had the biggest heart, kindest soul and brought so much light to this world…a world that won’t be the same without her.

She is survived by her two daughters, Nichelle Griffin and husband Keith, Tanesha Pottle and husband Thomas; grandsons, Roman and Sean Pottle; her best friend and partner, John Wormwood; stepson, Justin Onofrio, his wife Natasha and their son Levi; siblings, Timmy Brackett, Kevin Pike and Holly Miller.

She was predeceased by her husband David Onofrio; her parents; and her brothers, Daniel Pike and Delbert Wormwood.

A celebration of life will be held at the Harrison V.F.W. Hall, Waterford Road, in Harrison, on Fri., Feb. 22, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to Responsible Pet Care, PO Box 82, Norway, ME 04268.

Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris. Online condolences may be shared with her family at www.chandlerfunerals.com

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Bonnie Longley and family CASCO Sat., Feb. 23 — Baked ham dinner, 5 – 6 p.m., Casco Village Church, 941 Meadow Rd. (Rte. 121). Hosted by CVC food pantry volunteers and Mission Committee. $8 per person. First ten people to join dinner and bring a can or two of tuna, fruit, or soup receive reusable shopping tote.

DENMARK Fri., Feb. 22 — Denmark Mountain Hikers, arduous hike, Mount Meader (2,782 ft.), Evans Notch, N.H. Plan on coming out of the woods after 6 p.m. Bring winter packs, puffy jackets, headlamps, microspikes, and snowshoes.

Meet 7:30 a.m., Denmark Congregational Church to carpool. FMI 756-2247.

Fri., Feb. 22 — Denmark Mountain Hikers, easy hike, Brownfield Bog (360 ft.), Brownfield, Maine. Meet 8 a.m., Denmark Congregational Church to carpool. FMI 7562247.

Thur., Feb. 28 – Sat., March 2 — Denmark Mountain Hikers, arduous hike, Carter Notch AMC hut (3,288 ft.), Pinkham Notch, N.H. Plan on coming out of the woods after 6 p.m. Bring winter packs, puffy jackets, headlamps, microspikes, and snowshoes.

Meet 7:30 a.m., Denmark Congregational Church to carpool. FMI 756-2247.

FRYEBURG Tue, Feb. 26 — AARP tax return assistance, Public Library, 515 Main St. Call 935-2731 FMI and to make appointment.

Sun., Mar. 3 — Reception for artist Josef Keller, 1 – 3 p.m., Goldberg Gallery, Leura Hill Eastman PAC, Fryeburg Academy, 18 Bradley St. Exhibition runs through April 2019. FMI 935-9232.

Tue, Mar. 5 — AARP tax return assistance, Public Library, 515 Main St. Call 935-2731 FMI and to make appointment.

HARRISON Thur., Feb. 21 — Community lunch, Caswell Conservancy Center, Main Street. Doors open 11:30 a.m., lunch served at noon, followed by games and bingo with prizes.

No charge, donations accepted.

FMI 850-501-2709.

OTISFIELD Sat., Feb. 23 — Contra dance, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Community Hall, 292 Rte. 121. Family friendly, all welcome. FMI 5393072.

RAYMOND Wed., Feb. 27 — Bees — Myth, Medicine, Magic presented by Deborah Gideon, 6:30 p.m., Raymond Village Library, 3 Meadow Rd. Free

SANFORD — Joseph Ralph DeSilva Jr., 76, passed away Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at the Maine Medical Center with his family by his side.

He was born in Biddeford on March 30, 1942, the son of Joseph and Doris Hodgdon DeSilva Sr. Joe attended Saco schools and worked as a mason’s tender for Wiley’s Construction for many years.

He also previously worked for Blue Rock and the Friendship Motel.

Joe loved music, traveling to Florida, the beach, but he especially loved spending time with family.

He was predeceased by his father; a brother, Bobby DeSilva; and sister, Nancy Thompson.

Joe is survived by his wife, Helena Valley DeSilva of Sanford; mother, Doris DeSilva of Saco; sons, Peter Forbes of Saco and David Forbes of Saco; a daughter, Brenda Vail of Bridgton; brothers, Ronnie DeSilva and David DeSilva; sisters, Joyce Valley and Betty Rowe; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Feb. 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Willett Brook Club House, 234 South High Street, Bridgton. Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, 365 Main Street, Saco has been entrusted with his arrangements.

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Wed., Mar. 6 — Bees — Myth, Medicine, Magic presented by Deborah Gideon, 6:30 p.m., Raymond Village Library, 3 Meadow Rd. Free and open to public; donations gratefully accepted. Sponsored

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WATERFORD Thur., Feb. 21 — Community potluck supper, 6 p.m., Wilkins House, Plummer Hill. Hosted by the Murphys and Sharon Harrison. Bring main dish, salad, or dessert to share. All welcome.

Sat., Mar. 2 — New England boiled dinner, 5 – 6:30 p.m., Oxford County United Parish Church, Five Kezar Rd., North Waterford. $10 per person, to benefit Waterford World’s Fair.

AREA EVENTS Thur., Feb. 21 — SCORE financial projections workshop, 6 – 8 p.m., Town office, 19 Danforth St., Norway. Free, open to all. FMI and to register oxfordhills.score.org or ali. simpson@scorevolunteer.org Tue, Feb. 26 — LifeForce Yoga class, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St, Norway.

Free; limited class size so register by calling 743-5309, ext. 1. Wear comfortable closes and bring bottle of water.

Fri., Mar. 1 — Ukulele group, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Cancer Resource Center, 199 Main. St., Norway. All levels welcome.

Extra ukuleles available to play and learn. FMI 890-0329.

Sat., Mar. 2 — Drum Circle, beginners 10 a.m. – noon, advanced 1 – 3 p.m., Deering Memorial Community Center, 39 Main St., South Paris.

Drums available to borrow, pot luck lunch at noon. Sponsored

by Teresia Reiki, supported by Cancer Resource Center. FMI 604-0323 or 890-2177.

Sat., Mar. 2 — Community potluck supper, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner, 50 Main St., Rte. 219, East Sumner. Nor charge for meal, donations accepted to benefit Hartford Sumner School playground. FMI 388-2667 or 336-2040.

Tue., Mar. 5 — Women’s Cancer Support Group, 12 – 1:30 p.m., Cancer Resource Center, 199 Main St., Norway.

Bring bag lunch or snack. FMI Tammy at 744-6173.

Due to the number of local events happening in our active communities, and available space, we have removed the Ongoing Weekly events in the printed paper.

Because these events are important to all of us, please find the complete listing, online, every week at www.bridgton.com

The popular local Heather Pierson Acoustic Trio, with Craig Bryan on drums, will perform at the Dragonfly Barn, 95 Sanborns Grove Rd. (off Highland Ridge) in Bridgton on Sunday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 on the day available at www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/3627334. For more artist information go to www.heatherpierson.com

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February 21, 2019, The Bridgton News, Page 7A

Perfect Ingredients: food, friends, Bingo!

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Casco resident Ruth Berry has lunch with other senior citizens every Monday.

“My husband died five years ago. I had to learn to cook by myself, cook for one. It’s hard to make only enough for me. Sometimes, my neighbor down the road — I give her things to eat,” Berry said. “When I make cupcakes and other desserts, I have two more neighbors who I give them to.”

“I come here ‘cause my daughter says it is good place for me,” Berry said.

Sue Marr, who has been a resident of Otisfield for the past four years, said her daughter and her son encour-

age her to go to the local senior meals program that is offered twice a week.

“I live alone so I only cook for myself. That’s a shame. I used to cook for a family. I lost my guy last fall,” she said.

“I was taught to eat right.

My mom was a home economics teacher. So, I eat right and that’s why I am still pretty healthy,” she said.

She commented that the lunches served at the community center are well-balanced with a salad and veggies, grains and meat. It’s not just the food but also the people that provide a reason for Marr to keep coming back.

“I like the company, too,” she said.

Libby Knight, of Casco,

agrees wholeheartedly.

“I enjoy the bunch of girls,” Knight said, pausing, “Girls and boys. There’s a few boys who sit together.”

“I like to mingle” and not worry about cooking a meal, she said.

For senior citizens in the area, the Casco-Naples Senior Meals program offers a chance to get out of the house and shed worries about cooking for one. The seniors enjoy eating an inexpensive meal and visiting with longtime friends.

“The meal is $3. You couldn’t buy a salad for that price,” said Jim Miller who does the cooking.

The service is offered from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday and Thursday.

Lunch is served at noon after FAST FRIENDS Dorcas Sturtevant, of Harrison, and Libby Knight, of Casco, pose for the camera at the Casco Community Center on Monday. (De Busk Photo) MEALS, Page 8A

Area Events A positive force in Bridgton Socrates Café

The Socrates Café discussion group, now in its 11th year, will meet on Monday, March 4, at the Bridgton Community Center starting at 6:15 p.m. The topic for this month’s meeting: Is it fair to judge adults for youthful bad behavior?, moderated by Bob Casimiro.

Light refreshments will be provided. For more information call 583-6957.

Blood drive

There will be a Bridgton community blood drive on Thursday, March 7, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Masonic Hall, Harrison Road (Rte. 117) in Bridgton. This American Red Cross blood drive is sponsored by Bridgton Rotary and hosted by the Masons. Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood — your donation is vital! To make an appointment to give blood, please call 1-800-733-2767.

Short set concerts

RAYMOND — Raymond Arts Alliance presents Short Set Concert Series — Classical Music Night at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, at the Raymond Village Community Church, 27 Main St. in Raymond. Three groups will play 30-minute sets on a range of instruments including classical guitar, flute, cello, and more.

A donation of $10 per person is suggested. Light refreshments will be served.

Community turkey dinner

BROWNFIELD — The Burnt Meadow Snowmobile Club is hosting a community turkey and casserole dinner on Saturday, March 9, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Mt. Moriah Masonic Hall, 55 Denmark Rd. in Brownfield. In addition to the meal there will be a 50/50 raffle. Admission to the dinner is by donation.

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who need assistance with a wide variety of quality of life issues. There are a couple of family meetings by DHHS in private rooms. At about noon, the Bridge Club arrives for the afternoon.

It’s Wednesday and the building is busy with preparations for the weekly senior lunch. Volunteers are in the kitchen prepping the meal

while a host of others are arranging tables, applying table cloths and place settings in anticipation of up to 50 seniors who will start arriving at 11 to socialize and enjoy a meal together. For many, this is their special event of the week. There is a support group meeting happening in another area and after volun-

teers have cleared the lunch, folks will gather to play Mah Jongg.

It is a Thursday evening at the BCC, there have already been at least two-family visitations facilitated by the DHHS, the Rotary Club had their weekly meeting, preparations have been ongoing for a free Community Kettle dinner that will be attended by 40 to 50 people, accompanied youth are gathering to engage in friendly gaming activities, folks enjoyed guitar and banjo lessons and the Chickadee Quilters will be assembling after the dinner for their weekly gathering.

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Senior March Madness tradition continues

HARRISON — This year’s Senior March Madness will be held at the Harrison fire station on Sunday, March 3, at 11 a.m.

This special event, sponsored by the Harrison Rec Department, has been evolving since 1999 when Rec Director Paula Holt had a strong desire to include seniors in her recreational programming. She invited senior citizens to attend a free meal, which varied from roast beef, corned beef and cabbage, and roast turkey with all the fixings.

The turkey dinner became the favorite and, after asking for a $3 donation per person, the event become very popular and continues to this day.

The event was initially

called a “Senior Social” but Paula found it fitting to rename it “March Madness” because it was always offered in March and it sounded like a fun time.

Throughout the years, rounds of bingo with prizes, and a “Guess Jar” filled with candy were added, and it now includes giveaways such as a giant Easter basket, attractive centerpieces, and a free trip to Cabbage Island in Boothbay. The Easter bunny also pays a visit! The unique party-style event grew from just a few people attending to over 80 residents and visitors. It is a grand celebration of upcoming spring and Easter.

Paula is thrilled that the current Rec Director, Kayla Laird,

FA ski night The annual Fryeburg Academy Alumni Association’s Family Ski Night and Race will be held on Friday, March 1, at Shawnee Peak in Bridgton.

It is open to all alumni, family and friends of FA! Join in for a fun evening of skiing, friends, music, and food — whether you are a skier or not. Discounted night skiing tickets ($20) available starting at 4 p.m. Be sure to mention that you are with the Fryeburg Academy Alumni group.

This year’s entertainment will be provided by FA’s own JUNCO, performing in the lounge from 7 to 10 p.m. Night skiing starts at 4 p.m., and the giant slalom course is open from 5 to 7 p.m. Participants may register for the race ($10) in the lounge any time after 4 p.m.

is keeping the traditional “party” style dinner of March Madness alive and going strong. She is also very excited to be part of the entertainment this year. Paula will be playing her ukulele with the CUKES (Church Ukulele Strummers), a popular ukulele group from the First Church of Christ — UCC from Bridgton that will perform at the event around 11:30 a.m. This enthusiastic group of singers and strummers play a lineup of songs that will surely get folks singing, clapping, and tapping their toes!

For more information about registering for this event, please contact Rec Director Kayla Laird at the Harrison Town Office, 583-2241.

The CUKES will perform at Harrison Rec’s Senior March Madness event on March 3.

Mardi Gras event to benefit BCC The HAYLOFT at Dragonfly Barn, located at 95 Sanborns Grove (off Highland Ridge Road) in Bridgton, is presenting a Mardi Gras event featuring Sylvain’s Acadian Aces and authentic New Orleans cuisine by M.A.N.E Catering as a fundraiser for the Bridgton Community Center. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the party kicks off at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.

The event benefits the Bridgton Community

Center with a mission to create and provide a supporting environment in recreation, leisure, the arts, health, and community services to promote public wellbeing and enhance the quality of life for all generations in the community. The Center is staffed Monday through Friday and its programs include a weekly Community Kettle Dinner and Senior Lunch, community gardens, and community resource navigators.

Music for the event is provided by Acadian Aces who will be keeping the Cajun flame alive in old Acadie with Cajun two-steps and waltzes, as well as elements of creole, zydeco, and original Americana and rock ‘n roll. The vocal power of guitarist Robert Sylvain and charismatic fiddler Hawk Kallweit is instantly compelling and distinctive. With Maine’s own true accordion ace Junior Stevens on button-box, Tom Jacques

on upright bass, and Kris Day on drums, The Acadian Aces deliver heart-wrenching love songs and electrifying dance numbers that will bring even the most stoic New Englanders to their feet.

Bridgton-based M.A.N.E. Catering and Event Services will serve up an authentic Mardi Gras experience right here in Bridgton featuring a New Orleans and southern style BENEFIT, Page 9A

Senior meals offer good cuisine, good company (Continued from Page 7A) the group says the Lord’s Prayer together. If the weather cancels classes at School Administrative District (SAD) 61, then the meal is cancelled too, Miller said.

“No school, no meal site — makes it easy to remember,” he said.

Most of the senior citizens arrive a good hour before food is served so that they can visit. About 25 to 30 people come regularly during the winter months and

that number doubles to about 50 in the summer, organizers said. In November, the location moved from the Casco Fire Station to the smaller meeting room at the Casco Community Center.

The towns of Casco and Naples provide money to the program in their general assistance budgets.

On Monday, a small group of women comment on heartshaped jewelry worn on the week of Valentine’s Day. Another woman removes a

greeting card from her purse and hands it a lady who will celebrate her birthday this week.

The room is buzzing with conversation.

“We love it. They love socializing especially at this age. A lot of us are hearingimpaired. That is why it’s so loud,” Margo Miller said.

The residents are great at keeping the Millers posted on whether they will show up or not.

“We get calls at home.

They say, ‘I can’t come or I am coming.’ That way we have enough food,” Margo said.

Jim shops at The Umbrella Factory Supermarket or B.J.’s Wholesale Club. Raymond Village Donuts donate pastries which are paired with coffee prior to the lunch.

The meal site creates a tightknit community and an information center. Casco Recreation Department Director Beth Latsey reminded the group about the date

change for the upcoming Crooked River School vote.

Additionally, the Millers know if someone is struggling with groceries that week.

“We know who needs extra help and Jim send them home with some food,” Margo said.

The volunteer cooks, Jim Miller and Linda Allen, are greatly appreciated by the people who go to the senior meals site.

Naples resident Bob

Hennick is one of the four men who were sitting together on Monday.

“I come here Monday and Thursday. I think the food is fantastic. The people who work here and do the cooking should really be congratulated. They should be awarded,” he said.

“I think this is wonderful,” Hennick said. “I live alone.

Two days a week, you know, I get a nice hot meal, conversation and dessert. What else could you ask for?”

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Farmers Market Recipe: Potato Leek Soup soup and, to this day, if I ask what I should make for them there will be a resounding request for my potato soup!

These days the onions have become leeks and herbs have been added for a more sophisticated flavor. At our home a new recipe is introduced for the season and this is the one for winter 2019. It may be my favorite ever.

Potato Leek Soup with Tarragon, Fennel Seeds • 3 to 4 medium leeks with green tops and roots cut

off • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 medium russet potato, peeled and cut into small dice (I used 6 small yellow potatoes) • 1 celeriac root, peeled and cut into small dice • 1 cup vermouth

• 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock • 1 bay leaf • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon • ½ teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed • Pinch of cayenne pepper • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Area births

Ashley and David Albert of Fryeburg, Maine are pleased to announce the arrival of their son, Owen Bennett Albert, who was born on Nov. 19, 2018 at 8:17 a.m. at Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H. Owen Bennett joins a brother, Isaiah, and a sister, Arabella.

Erin and Joseph Sarcia of Fryeburg, Maine are happy to welcome the birth of their daughter, Ariyah Sarcia, at Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H. at 1:27 p.m. on Jan. 28, 2019.

Ariyah joins siblings Kylie Prouty-Allen and Reegan Sarcia.

Katelynn Englehaupt and Ryan Preston of Harrison, Maine are proud to announce the birth of their new baby boy, Mason Jay Preston, who arrived at 8:04 p.m. at Stephens Memorial Hospital, Norway, Maine on Feb. 11, 2019. Mason Jay joins a brother, Ryan Jay Preston II. Maternal grandparents: Jill M. and Joseph Englehaupt Sr. of New Gloucester, Maine. Paternal grandparents: Lori and Matthew Buckingham of Harrison, Maine.

Hallie Anthony and Anthony McInnis of Porter, Maine are happy to announce the arrival of their daughter, Kelsey Lynn McInnis, who was born on Feb. 12, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H. at 7:51 p.m. Maternal grandparents: Jackie and Mike Anthony of Tamworth, N.H. Paternal grandparents: Theresa McInnis and Kevin Johnson of Denmark, Maine and Pare, Fla. Amy Crosby and Brian Conroy of Naples, Maine proudly announce the birth of their son, Rhett Dawson Conroy at 12:12 a.m. on Feb. 15, 2019 at Bridgton Hospital in Bridgton, Maine. Rhett Dawson joins siblings Deagan, Keegan, Devlin, Dierks, and Asher. Grandparents: Jennie and Kenneth Crosby of Naples, Maine; Peter A. Conroy III of Woodacre, Calif.; and Constance J. and Travis D. Shahan of Portsmouth, Va. Great-grandparents: Peter A. Conroy Jr. of Camino, Calif.; Bonnie J. Conroy of San Fransisco, Calif.; and Terrence Wheaton of North Bridgton, Maine.

Mardi Gras benefit (Continued from Page 8A) menu with stationary and passed appetizers to fill your belly and soul with the love and flavors Mardi Gras.

M.A.N.E. Catering was founded in 2014 by executive chef and owner Nicholas Orgo, who believes quality food is the medium to bring family and friends together. He feels it is important to offer delicious food to those he serves as well as his eye for detail and love of family.

A cash-only bar will also be available offering classic Mardi Gras cocktails like the Hurricane — a fruit juice and rum-based cocktail guaranteed to transport you directly to the French Quarter of New Orleans.

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• 1 cup light cream Cut the leeks lengthwise and then crosswise into ½-inch pieces. You want about 4 cups. Wash the leeks well in a bowl of warm water and gently lift them out leaving the dirt in the bottom of the bowl. Heat the butter and olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add leeks, potato, and celeriac and cook until leeks become vivid green and begin to wilt, about 5 minutes. Add vermouth, stock, bay leaf, tarragon, fennel seeds, cayenne, salt and pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, lower heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about half an hour. Remove bay leaf.

Puree soup in a blender or food processor until smooth. (You may have to do this in batches). I use a stick blender to do the entire pot in one batch, and I like a chunkier soup. If using a food processor or a blender, place the soup back into a clean pot, add the cream,

and bring back to a simmer. Adjust seasonings and serve.

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Tough nights for Raiders at the Expo Greely finds the range, ousts FA

Raiders dig big hole vs Wildcats

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer PORTLAND — If Coach Coreen Hennessy had two questions entering Monday’s Class A quarterfinal against Greely, she wondered how to slow down phenom Anna DeWolfe and how would her Raiders respond to the big lights of the Portland Expo.

Early on, the answer to question 2 was “just fine.”

The young Raiders showed both poise and solid execution at both ends of the court, keeping pace with the explosive Rangers. Kaylee Emery made a quick spin move from the left side to score, and fired a cross-court pass to Brooke Emery, who smoothly sank a jumpshot to tie the score at 6-6.

“That first quarter really was great! We told them not to come out timid or flat because we had absolutely nothing to lose and all the pressure was on them.

We also said that Greely would most likely come out overconfident and we needed to take them by surprise and take advantage of that,” Coach Eccleston said.

“We threw a new defense at them, which they struggled with, but they are such a good team that they made some changes and started to really pick up their play that was hard to stop! We did a much better job contesting almost every shot as opposed to last time, which I was happy about.”

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer PORTLAND — To beat a team like York that shoots the ball extremely well from the outside and has both quickness and length to cause problems at both ends of the court, one needs to play an “almost perfect game,” Coach Sedge Saunders felt.

Fryeburg Academy never came close to perfection in any aspect of their Class A South quarterfinal playoff game against the secondseeded Wildcats Saturday night.

Chris Cummins knocked down back-to-back 3-pointers as York raced out to a 19-0 first quarter lead and rolled past the Raiders 53-35 at the Portland Expo.

Cummins finished with a game-high 17 points, including five 3-pointers for York (16-3).

With a veteran squad and having prepared to face the Wildcats’ zone defense, Coach Saunders felt good about his club’s chances of springing an upset.

“We rolled the dice and prepped all week for the 2-3 zone. I felt good when I saw them start the game in it. With their depth and athleticism, I thought they could give us trouble with some type of pressure defense, so I thought we could shorten the game and play at our pace if they went 2-3,” Coach Saunders said. “Unfortunately, going against our second team (in practice mirroring York’s 2-3 zone) just wasn’t the same as the length and athleticism we saw in York. I thought the guys attacked it pretty well, but what were open looks in practice weren’t in the game, and what were easy finishes at the rim against our ‘look’ team were blocked by the length of York. No knock on our second team, it just shows how active York was in that zone.”

GREELY 66 Record: 19-0 Turnovers: 18 Field Goals: 27-of-59 Foul Shots: 4-of-6 3-Pointers: DeWolfe 3, Clement 2, B. Obar 2, M. Obar 1 Rebounds: 33 (Fitzpatrick 8, M. Obar 5) RAIDERS 28 Record: 5-15 Turnovers: 28 Field Goals: 13-of-42 Foul Shots: 2-of-10 3-Pointers: None Rebounds: 22 (Lyman 5, Carty 4, Johnson 4) Scoring: Tina LeBlanc 4-0-8, Merys Carty 2-15, Kayrin Johnson 2-04, Brooke Emery 2-0-4, Maddie Darling 1-0-2, Kaylee Emery 1-0-2, Sierra Lyman 1-0-2, Camden Jones 0-1-1 However, the Raiders had no answer to stopping or containing DeWolfe.

The Rangers’ senior captain dominated for three quarters (she sat out the fourth), scoring a game-high 23 points in a 66-28 romp.

DeWolfe scored seven of Greely’s first 14 points.

After a “sluggish” start, the Rangers found their rhythm in the second period as DeWolfe set the tone with a nothing-but-net 3-pointer from the left corner and then a steal, fastbreak layup and a foul shot as the lead jumped to 20-6.

FINDING A SLIGHT SEAM IN DOUBLE TEAM — Raider guard Kayrin Johnson steps through a Greely double team in the lane and was able to put up a shot during Monday’s Class A quarterfinal at the Portland Expo.

(Rivet Photo) The Raiders struggled to find offense from any source as senior forward Tina LeBlanc had the club’s lone points of the second

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Playoff win caps big turnaround

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer FRYEBURG — At halftime, Tina LeBlanc knew she and her Raider teammates had Leavitt right where they wanted them.

A quick and aggressive Fryeburg press had forced the Hornets into 19 turnovers and numerous tipped balls that left the Leavitt offense totally out of synch.

LeBlanc and the Raiders weren’t satisfied with a 14-point halftime lead during last week’s Class A prelim game held at Wadsworth Arena. They were focused, determined and hungry for a chance to play at the Expo.

“We want to keep playing until the other team gives up both mentally and physically. That’s what we drive for every game,” LeBlanc said.

The Raiders’ broke Leavitt’s spirit with a swarming and smothering defensive effort, limiting the Hornets to just 8 second half points on 2-of-18 shooting en route to a convincing 57-21 victory.

Junior Kaylee Emery was a force, driving to the hoop to the tune of a game-high 18 points. She also neutralized Leavitt’s Julia White, who was in foul trouble all night unsuccessfully guarding Emery. White had 18 points in a previous meeting with the Raiders, but netted just four points in the playoff matchup.

“We emphasized to drive, drive, drive. It paid off, getting one of their top BOTH HANDS ON THE BALL — Fryeburg scorers (Taylor White) in Academy senior Tina LeBlanc blocks a shot by foul trouble. We talked to Leavitt’s Delaney Ennis during last week’s prelim.

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RAIDERS 57 Record: 5-14 Turnovers: 17 Field Goals: 22-of-54 Foul Shots: 11-of-21 Rebounds: 29 (Kaylee Emery 8, Sierra Lyman 6, Tina LeBlanc 6) 3-Pointers: None Scoring: Kaylee Emery 6-618, Tina LeBlanc 4-2-10, Sierra Lyman 3-1-7, Merys Carty 3-0-6, Kayrin Johnson 2-1-5, Maddie Darling 2-0-4, River Lusky 2-0-4, Camden Jones 1-1-3 LEAVITT 21 Record: 5-14 Turnovers: 32 Field Goals: 6-of-36 Foul Shots: 8-of-18 Rebounds: 21 (Emelia Bowie 7) 3-Pointers: Kayleigh Gilbert 1

YORK 53 Record: 16-3 Turnovers: 14 Field Goals: 18-of-49 Foul Shots: 7-of-12 3-Pointers: C. Cummins 5, MacDonald 2, Linn 1 Rebounds: 22 RAIDERS 35 Record:7-12 Turnovers: 24 Field Goals: 12-of-32 Foul Shots: 8-of-13 Rebounds: 24 (Mahan 6, Buzzell 5) Scoring: Tucker Buzzell 4-2-10, Eli Mahan 3-4-10, Nathan Knapp 3-0-9, Ethan Bain 1-0-2, Kyle Littlefield 1-0-2, Oscar Saunders 1-0-2.

3-Pointers: Knapp 3 York was quick and aggressive at both ends of the court. The Cats forced eight turnovers, and extended pressure beyond the arc, giving FA sharpshooters Oscar Saunders and Nathan Knapp few clean looks.

Several passes were deflected, recovered by York, and were turned into fastbreak chances.

The Cats scored the game’s first 19 points with Brady Cummins scoring eight of his 12 points during the run.

Fryeburg hoisted just five shots from the field over the first eight minutes of play, and finally erased the goose eggs off the Expo’s electronic scoreboard when Saunders sank two foul shots with 1:52 left in the period. The only two field goals recorded were a power move to the rim off an inbounds pass by forward Eli Mahan, and a layup by Tucker Buzzell, who picked off a behindthe-back pass by York’s Jonathan Donovan.

FA shot 2-of-5 from the field in the opening frame, while York was 7-of-17. FA dug in defensively over the final two minutes, keeping the Cats off the scoreboard.

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she continued to drive on her and she kept picking up fouls. It was really smart on Kaylee’s part. It took her out of the game,” Raider Coach Coreen Eccleston said.

“When Kaylee hit a couple of jumpers in the first half, it seemed to give our other shooters some confidence, as well. Our outside shooting is coming along. We’ve worked a lot on it.”

Having defeated Leavitt twice during the regular season, Coach Eccleston was a little concerned about her team’s psyche as they prepped for the home playoff tilt.

“One of the practices this week, I started to see that attitude. We stopped practice and emphasized to them UNDER PRESSURE following a rebound, FA’s Reece that we were not going to Kneissler looks to outlet the ball while being guarded

by York’s Christopher Cummins.

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• FA duo reach podium • LR exceeds the seeds For Abigail Hewes and Casey Kneissler, they nearly reached the top of the track & field mountain.

The two Raiders turned in exceptional efforts on Saturday at the Class B state championships held at Bates College, reaching the podium in the mile and shot put, respectively.

Hewes was in the hunt

until the last lap, finishing fifth overall in 5:42.90.

Marin Provencher, a junior at Greely, won the title in 5:32.44.

“It was great to see Abigail run up front. She’s a tough young lady who is not afraid to go outside her comfort zone,” Coach Kevin McDonald said.

“Abigail later came back

and raced the 800m and anchored the 4x200 relay. A busy day to say the least.”

Kneissler had what Coach McDonald felt was an “okay day” in the shot put, earning seventh place with a toss of 32-feet 3.25-inches. The winning mark was 38-feet, 00.25-inches set by senior PODIUM, Page 4B

Sometimes, it is the little “wins” that matter.

With no Laker contending for a top 3 finish at Saturday’s Class B state track & field championship held at Bates College, Coach Mark Snow still found silver linings.

“The team beat their seed in almost every event so I think it was a very good

meet for them,” he said. “I am proud of their efforts and look forward to next year!”

LR started the meet with Paul Vigna in the high jump.

“He had some good attempts, but was unable to clear the opening height,” Coach Snow said. “The opening height at the state

meet is quite a bit higher than a regular meet. It makes it tougher to get going and I feel that was a big factor.”

The boys’ 4x800m relay team was next and finished a respectable 15th.

“We had Chris Peterson run the distance for the first time so that Nathan Casali STATES, Page 4B

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Greely heats up, ousts FA girls (Continued from Page 1B) from the field and 0-for-2 at the foul line.

Greely closed out the first half with a flurry, with a pair of 3-pointers, and aggressive play in the lane leading to a 14-0 surge.

While a 34-8 deficit stung, a greater hurt for the Raiders was seeing leader Kaylee Emery leave the game with a right knee injury. Emery quickly raced out to defend a shooter behind the arc in the right corner when her knee buckled. She was able to walk off the court, but would spend the remainder of the evening SEEING A CHANCE TO DRIVE to the basket watching from the end of is Raider forward Sierra Lyman against Greely’s the bench with an ice pack Rachel Smith.

(Rivet Photo) on the knee.

“Kaylee’s injury definitely hurt and I think the girls struggled on defense without her. She’s like the glue that holds our defense together, so it really shook us and I don’t think we ever truly recovered,” Coach Eccleston said. “Her injury doesn’t look too bad, hopefully just a hyperextension/ sprain. It was a good sign that she could walk on it.”

Class A State Championships, Giant Slalom, at Shawnee While Coach Eccleston Peak, Feb. 14 asked gritty defenders Girls’ Standings: Mt. Blue 750, Edward Little 738, Fryeburg Tina LeBlanc and Kayrin Academy 708, Greely 686, Falmouth 682, Marshwood 667, Johnson to shadow DeWolfe Kennebunk 634, Camden Hills 626, Hampden Academy as best as they could, they 625, Freeport 614, Bangor 605, Gorham 604, Leavitt 598, were really no match for Cheverus 580, Skowhegan 571, Oxford Hills 557, Gardiner the Ranger sharpshooter.

317, Traip Academy 184, Brewer 154, DeWolfe made a statement 1st Run 2nd Run Total Racer by scoring 12 of the team’s

Alpine racing times

41.93 42.93 1:24.86 1. Annesley Black, CHEV 44.25 41.24 1:25.49 2. Brooke Juneau, FA 43.99 44.59 1:28.58 7. Abigail Novia, FA 32. Abigail Winterbottom, FA 48.48 50.42 1:38.90 53.64 55.83 1:49.47 55. Willow Carter, FA 58.80 52.93 1:51.73 62. Olivia Krug, FA 1:00.32 1:09.77 2:10.09 83. Olivia Burford, FA Girls’ Slalom Standings: Fryeburg Academy 733, Edward Little 710, Falmouth 705, Marshwood 703, Freeport 699, Greely 697, Mt. Blue 681, Gorham 663, Windham 650, Leavitt 641, Kennebunk 626, Bangor 562, Oxford Hills 540, Cheverus 503, Camden Hills 484, Hampden Academy 483, Skowhegan 402, Brewer 174, Traip Academy 161, Gardiner 152, Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 50.46 50.14 1:40.60 1. Annesley Black, CHEV 52.85 51.28 1:44.13 2. Abigail Novia, FA 59.40 48.40 1:47.80 6. Brooke Juneau, FA 29. Willow Carter, FA 1:14.34 1:13.23 2:27.57 1:18.42 1:11.83 2:30.25 34. Olivia Krug, FA 2:41.74 44. Abigail Winterbottom, FA 1:16.98 1:24.76 1:42.24 DSQ — Olivia Burford, FA Boys’ Giant Slalom Standings: Falmouth 783, Mt. Blue 766, Freeport 735, Edward Little 730, Marshwood 711, Oxford Hills 704, Greely 697, Kennebunk 655, Camden Hills 604, Groham 596, Fryeburg Academy 576, Hampden Academy 576, Skowhegan 563, Cheverus 562, Windham 412, Deering 190, Bangor 158, Massabesic 148, Traip Academy 141, York 140, Leavitt no score 1st Run 2nd Run Total Racer 1. Sean Maguire, MARSH 38.45 40.84 1:19.29 34. Andrew Turner, FA 47.40 49.26 1:36.66 55.79 57.92 1:53.71 61. Julius Schreeder, FA 56.09 1:00.32 1:56.41 66. Simon St. Pierre, FA 55.83 1:01.78 1:57.61 67. Danali Jensen, FA 67. Ian Jacobson, FA 1:25.08 51.98 2:17.06 — Matthew Gunther, FA 1:11.33 DSQ Boys’ Slalom Standings: Falmouth 763, Mt. Blue 759, Freeport 743, Marshwood 728, Oxford Hills 707, Greely 699, Edward Little 694, Kennebunk 653, Fryeburg Academy 650, Cheverus 599, Skowhegan 591, Hampden Academy 579, Windham 420, Camden Hills 335, York 324, Gorham 310, Deering 196, Massabesic 159, Traip Academy 145, 1st Run 2nd Run Total Racer 45.32 1:30.96 1. Sean Maguire, MARSH 45.64 10. Matthew Gunther, FA 51.47 49.07 1:40.54 57.86 59.26 1:57.12 29. Andrew Turner, FA 1:12.40 1:19.77 2:32.17 57. Ian Jacobson, FA 1:21.31 1:11.27 2:32.58 58. Simon St. Pierre, FA DSQ 1:12.67 — Julius Schreeder, FA — Danali Jensen, FA 1:18.90 DNF

first 17 points of the third quarter, including a pair of 3-pointers as Greely made it look rather simple, going up 51-12.

DeWolfe wasn’t the only Ranger on fire. Four others, including Camille Clement who scored seven of her 12 points in the frame, figured in the scoring as Greely went on a 26-8 roll.

FA had baskets by Johnson, Brooke Emery, Maddie Darling and Sierra Lyman.

With the Rangers tapping their reserves for the final eight minutes, the Raiders enjoyed a 12-6 advantage as guard Merys Carty scored five points and LeBlanc netted four.

“I think the girls really took the experience all in, kept fighting, and didn’t come out all starry-eyed.

They knew they deserved to be there and they were ready to work. I’m proud that they came out more ready than Greely even though we have less experience than them!”

Coach Eccleston said. “It’s incredibly hard to come EYE ON THE HOOP — Fryeburg Academy’s back after a winless season Maddie Darling drives past Greely’s Madison Scott with a good attitude, but for two points during Monday’s quarterfinal. these girls wanted to prove that we were better than that and they were willing to put the hard work in to get us where we wanted to be.

Really impressed with our defense and being able to GREELY, Page 3B

For FA, the third time was a charm

(Continued from Page 1B) be given a win. Those two previous wins do not matter. What matters is that we needed to get back to work and beat them again, which can be difficult the third time around. They (Leavitt) are going to want it bad.

We need to want it more,” Coach Eccleston said. “It was unfortunate, but the next day in practice, it was much better. It was another lesson learned.”

Early on, the game was tight. FA took a 5-2 lead as Sierra Lyman exploded past her defender along the baseline for a hoop. Kayleigh Gilbert tied the game with a 3-pointer, but the Raiders took control with a 7-1 run to finish the quarter as Emery converted an oldfashion 3-point play and Maddie Darling scored off a strong drive.

With the FA defense cranking up its pressure, Leavitt turned the ball over 13 times. The Raiders cashed in as Emery and Kayrin Johnson drained jumpers, Merys Carty showed a quick burst to score a layup and Lyman converted a steal into a fastbreak layup.

Fryeburg took a 27-13 lead to the lockerroom.

“I wasn’t happy with some of our fouls in the first half. I’m okay with the hustle foul, but some were lazy because we weren’t moving our feet. I didn’t want to send them to the foul line, but fortu-

nately, they weren’t great free-throw shooters (4-of9 from the charity stripe).

It didn’t hurt us too bad,” Coach Eccleston said. “The last time we played them, we had multiple girls in foul trouble, which changed up the game. Tonight, I did try to change up often to avoid foul trouble, but it can break a team’s flow. If we’re working well together, I’d rather not break up that flow. Tonight, any group that was out there was clicking.”

The Raiders clicked on all cylinders in the third quarter, scoring 20 points with Emery leading the way with eight. It was, however, a full team effort at both ends of the court.

“Our defense against teams that don’t handle presses well, we definitely take advantage of that. We practice defense 85 percent of the time, working FOCUSED ON HER SHOT — Raider Brooke Emery on tips, trapping and a lot sets to fire a shot inside the lane during Monday’s of conditioning to get cer- quarterfinal at the Portland Expo.

(Rivet Photo) tain spaces. We’re sprinting everywhere,” LeBlanc said.

“We all trust each other. We know we have each other’s back. There is no doubt in anyone’s mind that when you run up, there will be someone behind you. Coach really stresses that in practice.”

The Raider senior said the team really found a nice groove on the offensive end in the second half, partly due to confidence and also because of the approach.

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Greely (Continued from Page 2B) pick up a lot of different kinds that sometimes we only practiced once before executing in a game (like versus Greely).”

Coach Eccleston was also impressed with the players’ greater desire to score and their increase in confidence.

“These girls just got along so well and it helped immensely,” she said. “Tina (LeBlanc) had a great season and really improved her post skills. She sees the floor so well and so she’ll be hard to replace.”

The coach was also glad to see the emergence of senior captain River Lusky.

“I’m really glad River got opportunities this year to show all the progress she’s made since her freshman year. She’s one that stuck with it even without seeing much varsity playing time, but her contribution to the team as a leader was invaluable. I won’t find a girl that’s as levelheaded and encouraging as her,” Coach Eccleston said. “I counted on her to keep the team together and handle any conflicts that came up. She’s a great mediator and will be greatly missed.”

With just two seniors, the Raiders and Coach Eccleston will look to conTOUGH SLEDDING ALL NIGHT for Fryeburg Academy in their quarterfinal matchup against second-seed York. The Wildcats bolted tinue to build upon the sucto a 19-0 lead and never looked back. Left, Tucker Buzzell drove baseline for a layup, while guard Oscar Saunders had a difficult time cesses they experienced this against York’s tight defense. (Rivet Photos) winter.

FA unable to scratch back

(Continued from Page 1B) “I didn’t feel like we matched up well with them defensively so we decided to zone them up. I thought we did okay getting to shooters, but we didn’t box out well off the zone and they hurt us on the boards,” Coach Saunders said.

Another pitfall for the Raiders to overcome was early foul trouble to backcourt mates Saunders and Knapp. Each were tagged with two fouls in the first quarter, forcing them to the bench and turning the ballhandling over to Buzzell, who manned the helm quite well.

“Oscar and Nate picking up two fouls in the first quarter was the last thing we needed. Without our two main perimeter threats, it was difficult to find the soft spots in their defense,” Coach Saunders said.

Fryeburg settled down and got into a mini flow in the second quarter as Knapp ignited the offense with two 3-pointers. An aggressive baseline drive and finish by Buzzell trimmed the Cats’ STANDING TALL — Fryeburg’s Eli Mahan came lead to 26-17 with 2:45 left off the bench and had a strong game in the lane at until halftime.

“I liked the fact that we both ends of the floor.

(Rivet Photo) chipped away and I thought

if we could get it to single digits by the half, we’d be in pretty could shape,” Coach Saunders said. “I didn’t want Tucker or Oscar picking up their third foul before the half so I rolled the dice and had them out for the last two minutes.”

In retrospect, it proved to be a big mistake, Coach Saunders said.

York pushed the lead back to 17 as captain William MacDonald drained a foulline jumper, Chris Cummins flicked in a 3-pointer and converted an offensive rebound into points, and Brady Cummins drove right down the middle of the lane for two more as the Cats lead 35-18 at intermission.

“It’s hard enough coming back from 19 down, but to have to do it again is a lot to ask of these kids,” Coach Saunders said.

At the half, Coach

Saunders simply asked his Raiders to go out and compete over the final 16 minutes.

“I emphasized getting the lead down to single digits to start the fourth, but unfortunately when Oscar picked up his fourth foul (on a questionable call early in the third), it really put us in a bind.”

FA’s triggerman, who had just two points on the night, was whistled for two quick fouls to start the third.

With Saunders on the bench, the offense struggled, scoring just seven points — a Knapp trey, a nifty baseline take by Ethan Bain and two foul shots by Mahan — as the Cats pushed the deficit out to 49-25.

With York substituting freely in the fourth, the Raiders outscored the Cats 10-4 as Buzzell netted four of his 10 points.

Mahan made his presence felt throughout the evening, playing a physical style in the lane to finish with 10 points (including an oldfashion 3-point play with 16.1 seconds left) to go along with six rebounds.

“I thought Nate and Tucker played very well in their last high school game.

Reece did his usual admirable job, but it’s tough when you’re a 5-foot-10 center going against guys 6-foot4 and 6-foot-3,” Coach Saunders said. “Oscar just never got in a rhythm and he really is the key to our offense. I feel bad that he had to sit a good deal of the game due to foul trouble.”

Another loss that the Raiders had to contend with all season, and showed in the playoff matchup against a talented Wildcat squad, was the absence of guard RAIDER, Page 10B

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ing is his passion,” Coach McDonald said. “Only a sophomore, Isaak will be one of the top sprinters in the state if he stays with the sport.”

To sum up the Raiders’ indoor season, Coach McDonald said, “All in all, it wasn’t a good year nor was it a bad year. We had highs and lows and did experience some great success with huge personal bests. However, a lot of the athletes did not display the passion that is necessary to achieve success in track and field.”

McDonald recognized the efforts of his assistants, Coach Apt and Coach Hope for all their help this season.

“I learned a lot from both. We will lose Coach Apt to softball, however Coach Hope will be on board for the spring season,” McDonald noted.

(Continued from Page 1A) could be fresh for his individual events. Chris ran a 2:33.7; not bad for the first time at the distance,” Coach Snow noted.

Other members were: Devyn Hatch 2:31.4; Tim Moore 2:26.6; and Cameron Meserve 2:26.3 for a total of 9:58.03.

Mackenzie Siebert then ran the 55-meter trials in a personal record (PR) of 7.88 seconds. The top 8 go to the finals and Mackenzie’s time was 11th.

She was seeded 13th.

Nathan Casali ran consistent splits in the mile, and missed his PR by a couple of seconds. He finished 10th in 4:55.89.

He was seeded 13th. An hour later he ran in the 800 meters. His time was five seconds slower than his PR, but LR coaches expected this given his effort in the mile an hour LR senior Emily Colson earlier. He finished 13th had a PR split (25.7) and in 2:16.96.

Leah Plummer had the the team finished 16th in Laker performance of the 1:45.20. They were seedmeet. She knocked 1.3 sec- ed 19th. Other sprinters onds off her PR to finish were: Jared Maher 26.5, 7th in the 400 meters with Paul Vigna 26.8 and Cody a time of 1:05.44. She was Doucette 26.2.

Meet champions: Brewer seeded 12th.

Leah (29.5) then ran girls, York boys. on the 4x200 meter relay with Grace Plummer (31.2), Mackenzie Siebert and Emily Colson (30.0).

Mackenzie ran a PR split in 29.4 seconds and the other girls also ran well.

The Knights of Columbus They had a seasonal best time by 3.4 seconds and Council 11376 Bridgton/ won the third section of the Fryeburg will be holding a event. They were seeded free basketball Free Throw 19th and finished 10th in Competition on Wednesday, Feb. 27 at the Bridgton Old 2:00.06, a season best.

The boys’ 4x200 meter Town Hall located at 26 relay finished the meet for North High Street. the Lakers. Tim Moore FOUL, Page 5B

Anna Lastra and her Stonehill College relay team members captured the 4,000-meter medley at the Northeast-10 Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships held at Smith College last weekend.

The foursome included Lastra, a Fryeburg Academy graduate and Bridgton resident, along with Alyssa

Freeman (Billerica, Mass./ Billerica Memorial), Krista Fernandes (Taunton, Mass./Coyle and Cassidy) and Jillian Caiazzi (Marlborough, Mass./ Marlborough). It was the program’s second-straight All-Conference nod and first-place finish at the championships.

Freeman kicked off the

STATE MEET MEDALISTS were Fryeburg Academy’s Abigail Hewes (left) in the mile and Casey Kneissler in the shot put.

Hewes, Kneissler reach podium (Continued from Page 1B) Emma Hargreaves of Old Town.

FA’s Paige O’Connell placed 14th out of 26 competitors with a toss of 29-feet, 5.75-inches. She threw just under her best after missing three weeks due to an ankle injury.

“Even though she did not throw her best, she still was on the podium. Casey and I talked before states and we both agreed that there are big throws waiting to come, all the training points to it. How we achieve this, I’ve yet to find the answer,” Coach McDonald said.

Silvia Sanchez, a junior, ran up front in the first heat of the 800m and took a full three seconds off her best. She placed ninth overall in 2:35.81. Zoe Olson,

a junior at Mount Desert, won the race in 2:27.94.

“This young lady laid it all on the line and raced to a huge personal best,” Coach McDonald said. “We lose Silvia to frisbee and will miss her dearly. However, we wish her all the best this spring.”

Jenn L’Hommedieu ran 8.00 in the 55m as a freshman and did not run faster until this year. As a junior, Jenn raced to a 7.99, finally over the hump. As she settled into the blocks on Saturday, Coach McDonald hoped for the best.

“At the finish, I told her it looked fast, very fast. As the results came up on the clock, Jenn had raced to a new personal best of 7.88.

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Winning time was 7.33 set by Cymeria Robshaw of Penquis.

The 4x200 relay made up of Jenn, Abigail, Jessica Jensen and Livia DeVries just missed breaking the two-minute barrier, settling for 2:01.02, good for 13th place out of 22 squads.

Winning time was 1:51.04

by York.

“These ladies have been a pleasure to have on the team. We will lose Jessica to graduation. Jess has been everything a coach could ask for these last three and a half years. Strong and quiet, I look for Jess to have a breakout year this spring.

She has shown all the signs of just that and I think we will see vast improvement in the very near future,” Coach McDonald said.

Eight Raiders met the state standard in various events.

On the boys’ side, Isaak McKenny competed in the 200m (25.56, 17th) and the 400m. Isaak set a new personal best in the 400m (55.93, ninth) even though he had been unable to train for the last two weeks due to a hip flexor injury.

Winning times were 23.27 in the 200, and 53.01 in the 400.

“Isaak is an exceptional athlete and excels in many events, however sprint-

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Caiazzi received the baton next for the 800-meter third leg, clocking in an unofficial time of 2:14.99, while Lastra ran the anchor mile leg in an unofficial time of 5:07.25.

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When you pull it all together and include my years of experience in selling real estate in this area and the combination of a state-of-the-art real estate office, I know I can better assist you in meeting your goal of selling your property in the Lake Region area.

Many of my buyers and sellers have written letters of recommendation regarding my business with them.

Always happy to share them with you if you are thinking of selling. This year I hope to increase my business and include you as a satisfied seller in the year 2019. Please feel free to give me a call so we can sit down and review your selling goals and get your property on the market for the upcoming year. Rates are low and buyers are out looking. Look forward to talking with you soon.

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VIEW of Pleasant Mountain from one of the overlooks on Bald Pate.

Bald Pate: True pleasure to hike If you have a chance, join one of the frequent hikes with the Loon Echo Land Trust (LELT) to Bald Pate Mountain in Bridgton.

A memorable hike that attracted more than 80 hikers was the “sunset-moonrise” hike led by Jon Evans of LELT. It was a winter-time hike, but the many feet on the trail made snowshoes unnecessary. Fellow Denmark Mountain Hiker Margaret Mathis and I were the “sweeps” on the back end of the group, and we had a well-beaten down trail to follow so we left our snowshoes by the side of the trail to be picked up on the way back down.

The sky was clear and we were able to see a glorious sunset and moonrise from the summit of Bald Pate, after a fairly short and easy climb. This is one of the joys of living in the Lake Region of Maine with Bald Pate Mountain in our backyard to climb.

Bald Pate Mountain is part of the land preserve acquired by the Loon Echo Land Trust (LELT) in response to an outpouring of community support to protect the mountain from the threat of a television tower. Since the first 450 acres of

Foul shooting contest (Continued from Page 4B) The event will start at 5 p.m. and end approximately at 7 p.m.

The competition is open to all boys and girls ages nine through 14. Age of the players is determined as of Jan. 1, 2019. Proof of age must accompany the entry form. For more information, contact 787-1344.

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land were purchased in 1996, additional land has been purchased or donated to the Land Trust to expand the preserve.

Bald Pate Mountain tops out at only 1,150 feet and is not a high mountain. However, it is local and open to the public to enjoy. It is a very popular climb for all ages and abilities with a network of easy and moderate trails. For only a very small expenditure of energy, hikers are rewarded with birds-eye views of Peabody Pond and Hancock Pond from the summit ledges. At the summit, there is a unique stand of pitch pine that has adapted to forest fires and the fragile soils on the ledges.

The first time I climbed to the summit of Bald Pate it was on the Bob Chase Trail. At only 0.8 miles, it is the shortest and easiest route to the top and starting at the trail head on Route 107/Bridgton Road there is only 280 feet of elevation gain. There are several nice overlooks on the way.

The trail is named for Bob Chase, who was a passionate lover of the natural world and one of the founders of the LELT, serving as the group’s public face from its formation in 1987 until his death in 2005. Bob loved Bald Pate and the views it provides. I first heard about Bob Chase from Gene Bahr. As Bob became wheelchair bound in his later years, Gene and his two boys would push Bob and his chair to the top of Bald Pate to mark the summer solstice and the first day of summer. LELT often has a summer solstice hike on Bald Pate to honor Bob Chase.

There is a network of 6.7 miles of trail on Bald Pate, all well marked and maintained. The most direct trail to

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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

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

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

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

CLEANING SERVICES Servicemaster Prof. Carpet Cleaning – Home/Office Fire/Smoke Damage Restoration 1-800-244-7630 207-539-4452 TLC Home Maintenance Co. Professional Cleaning and Property Management Housekeeping and much more 583-4314

APPLIANCE REPAIR

COMPUTERS

Jones Appliance Service/Repair LLC Quality service you deserve All major brands jonesappliances@aol.com 647-4432

Grammy Geek Tech support for seniors (jr’s too) 1-1 support at your home Malware & virus removal/PC repair Free pick-up & delivery 207-310-0289

ATTORNEYS Shelley P. Carter, Attorney Law Office of Shelley P. Carter, PA 110 Portland St., Fryeburg, ME 04037 935-1950 www.spcarterlaw.com Michael G. Friedman, Esq., PA 132 Main St. P.O. Box 10, Bridgton, ME 04009 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

Ms. C’s Computer Repair Virus and spyware removal PC repairs 207-228-5279 27 Zion Hill Road, Bridgton

DENTAL SERVICES

DOCKS Great Northern Docks, Inc. Sales & Service Route 302, Naples 693-3770 1-800-423-4042 www.greatnortherndocks.com

ELECTRICIANS Bosworth Electric Inc. Quality electrical contractor Commercial/Industrial/Residential Generators/Todd Bosworth/207-838-6755 bosworthelectricinc@hotmail.com D. M. Electric Inc. & Sons Dennis McIver, Electrical Contractor Residential/Commercial/Industrial Licensed in Maine & New Hampshire Bridgton 207-647-5012

Henry’s Concrete Construction Foundations, Slabs, Floors Harrison Tel. 583-4896

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

Bass Heating Oil Burner Service Sales and Installations Waterford (207) 595-8829

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

J.P. Gallinari Electric Co. Residential - Commercial - Industrial Oberg Insurance Aerial - Auger - Lifting Service Auto, Home, Business, Life Bridgton 647-9435 132 Main St., Bridgton Naples Computer Services McIver Electric Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858 PC repair/upgrades – on-site service “Your on time every time electricians” Virus and spy-ware removal Southern Maine Retirement Services 221 Portland Rd, Bridgton Home and business networking Medicare Supplements & Prescription Plans 647-3664 Video security systems Life and Senior Dental Insurance www.mciverelectric.net 71 Harrison Rd., Naples 207-693-3746 150 Main St., Bridgton 207-647-2900 R.W. Merrill Electrical Contractor INTERIOR DESIGN 24 hour Emergency Service CONTRACTORS Residential & Commercial Universal Designz Quality Custom Carpentry Harrison 583-2986 Fax 583-4882 Consulting – Design From start to finish and Decorating – Aging in Place David K. Moynihan from old to new www.UniversalDesignzMaine.com Master Electrician Jeff Juneau Naples 207-754-0730 Licensed ME & NH 207-655-5903 Bridgton 647-8016

DANCE INSTRUCTION

MOVING

EXCAVATION Snow’s Excavation Complete site work Foundations-Septic-Lots cleared 207-647-2697

Jerry’s Carpentry & Painting Carpenter & General Contractor Log homes – decks – remodeling Fully insured – Free estimates 207-527-2552

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

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

Bridgton Dental Hygiene Care, PA Complete comprehensive oral hygiene care Infants – Seniors Most dental insurances, MaineCare 647-4125 bdhc@myfairpoint.net

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 Carpet and Flooring Sales and Installation 21 Sandy Creek Rd, Bridgton 647-5562 800-310-5563

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NEARING THE SUMMIT — Denmark Mountain Hikers Mary Lou Moulton (left) and Rick Dennen nearing the summit of Bald Pate mountain on a winter snowshoe hike.

(Photo by Allen Crabtree) the summit is the 0.8 Bob Chase Trail that leaves from the main parking lot. It is an easy climb with only a very moderate slope and good walking conditions, with a little ledge scrambling at the very summit. There are a number of return options from the summit, including the Bob Chase Scenic Loop (easy), and the South Face Loop Trail BALD PATE, Page 6B PAINTING CONTRACTORS

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FLOORING

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

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

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

SELF STORAGE

Jerry’s Painting Service Quality Painting – Interior/Exterior Fully Insured – Free Estimates 207-527-2552

Bridgton Storage 409 Portland Rd 28 units & 4000’ open barn Bridgton 272-8085

Webber Painting & Restoration Interior/exterior painting & repairs Waterfront specialists – Free estimates Fully insured – References 207-831-8354

JB Self Storage Rt. 5 Lovell, Maine Monthly/yearly secure storage 207-925-3045

Roberts Overhead Doors PLUMBING & HEATING Commercial/residential – free estimates Mountain View Dentistry Now offering Master Card & Visa Dr. Shilo Annis, DMD Collins Plumbing & Heating Inc. Cosmetic/restorative & Family Dentistry 207-595-2311 Specializing in repair service in 207-647-3628 The Lake Region 647-4436 MountainViewDentistryMaine.com HEATING

The Ballroom Robert E. Guy Dance - Exercise - Yoga - Aikido General Carpentry – Additions Main St., Harrison, Maine Repairs – Remodeling 207-583-6964 www.bobguy@myfairpoint.net Harrison 743-5120 239-4804 (cell) DENTAL SERVICES

CARPETING

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

Ken Karpowich Plumbing SHARPENING SERVICE Repairs/Installation/Remodeling Master Plumber in ME & NH Over 20 years experience 207-925-1423 Complete Sharpening Service Saws-Knives-Scissors-Mowers-Skates Tools-Carbide blades, Chainsaw chains 5 Harrison Rd., Bridgton 647-2392

THIS SPACE CAN BE YOURS Call 647-2851 for details or e-mail bnews@roadrunner.com

SURVEYORS

F. Jonathan Bliss, P.L.S. Bliss & Associates Surveying, Land Planning 693 Main St, Lovell 207-925-1468 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT blissinc@fairpoint.net Clement Bros. Lawn and Landscape Organic lawn & garden maintenance Shoreline restoration Creative stonework, property watch Snowplowing & sanding 207-693-6646 www.clementbros.com

REAL ESTATE Chalmers Real Estate 100 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-3311 Kezar Realty Homes, Land & Vacation Rentals Lovell Village 207-925-1500 KezarRealty.com Oberg Agency Residential, Business, Lake Shore Property 132 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858

RESELLERS Jessie’s Place Buy-Sell-Trading 27 Roosevelt Trl, Casco 207-894-4306

RUBBISH SERVICE

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

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

VETERINARY Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Route 302, Fryeburg 207-935-2244

WINDOW TREATMENTS

ABC Rubbish Weekly Pick-up Container Service Tel. 743-5417

Bolsters Decorating Center Custom window treatments Always free decorating consulting bolsters@megalink.net 9 Market Sq., So. Paris 207-743-9202

AM Enterprises LLC Trash & snow removal Serving Harrison & Bridgton ameinc@outlook.com 207-749-2850

Universal Designz Window Treatments – Upholstery Slip Covers – 207-754-0730 www.UniversalDesignzMaine.com

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Charm

(Continued from Page 2B) “We struggled in the beginning of the year, but we’ve grown a lot since then. We practice moving the ball and giving everyone an equal chance to shoot.

There isn’t that one person that is getting the ball. We don’t have any plays where it is get the ball to this person. It’s find an open spot, and if you are open, take the shot,” she said.

Fryeburg won every quarter, including a 10-3 run to close out the victory.

Reserve Camden Jones put an exclamation point on the win with a 3-point play to close out FA’s scoring.

As players emerged from the lockerroom, there were plenty of big smiles. Having gone winless a year ago and now punching a ticket to the Class A South quarterfinals at the Portland Expo, the Raiders basked in seeing hard work, determination and trust in each other pay off.

“The biggest difference is that we have a stronger bond. We are all like sisters.

We are there for each other.

If someone has a bad day, we pick them up and basketball becomes a highlight of our day,” LeBlanc said.

“It was really exciting. We have been working really hard at every practice, so we definitely deserved it.

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Bald Pate: What a pleasure to hike!

(Continued from Page 5B) (easy) that connects to the Moose Trail (easy) back to the parking lot, or to the Bob Chase Trail below the summit. A steeper descent on the Pate Trail (moderate, steep) over ledges and rocks will also connect with the South Face Loop Trail.

For more information about the Bald Pate Mountain trails or its natural communities, contact the Loon Echo

Land Trust at (207) 6474352 or visit their website at http://www.lelt.org The Denmark Mountain Hikers have trod all of the Bald Pate trails in all seasons of the year. In addition to a delightful local summer climb, the brilliant foliage in the fall and the crunch of snow under your snowshoes make Bald Pate a mountain worth revisiting all yearround. This is a great trail to

bring your youngsters on — a great view from the summit with not too much effort!

Bald Pate Mountain is in Cumberland County, South Bridgton, ME Difficulty – Easy Trail distance to the summit (one way) – 0.8 mi Bob Chase Trail Hiking time to the summit (one way) – 20 to 30 minutes Elevation – 1,150 feet

Vertical gain – 280 feet Coordinates – 44 42 30 N 70 57 30 W 44.10567; -71.094 Topo Map — USGS North Sebago ME 7.5-minute quad Directions to the trailhead – From Bridgton go west on Route 117 toward Denmark, turn south on Route 107 toward Sebago.

Just past the Five Fields Apple Orchard (pick-your-

own in the fall), the main parking lot entrance to Bald Pate trailheads is on the left, just opposite Bear Trap Road. There is a kiosk and large trail map. Most Bald Pate trails start here, but the trailhead for the Micah Trail is located on the Moose Cove Road, a short drive further south on Route 107.

The Town Farm Brook Trail starts near Holt Pond off Fosterville Road.

Classified Advertising HELP WANTED — Anticipated and current employment opClassified line ads are now posted portunities Maine School Adminon our website at NO EXTRA istrative District 72, Fryeburg, CHARGE! www.bridgton.com Me. Posted on our website: www. msad72.org tf5 CLASSIFIED DISPLAY ADS Deadline: Friday 4:00 p.m.

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

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.

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.

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN — High-quality, high-volume spay/neuter clinic seeking parttime, experienced veterinary technician. Candidate must be self-motivated, detail-oriented and efficient. Wide variety of duties, some physically-demanding. Must have a valid driver’s license. Please send resume to info@rozziemay.org or mail to: RMAA PO Box 1756, Conway, NH 03818. tf7

NIGHT WAITSTAFF — Night cook. Full-time year-round. Apply in person. Punkin Valley Restaurant (Rte. 302) 1270 N. High St., Bridgton. 647-2784. tf6

SEASONAL HELP WANTED — at Wyonegonic Camps in Denmark. Full- and part-time kitchen positions including meals cooks, assistant/prep cook and general kitchen assistants; part-time housekeeping; part-time grounds maintenance/driver; part-time office administrative support. Positions available starting June 3-17 and ending August 18-25. Online preliminary application available at Wyonegonic.com; compensation commensurate with experience. Call 207-452-2551 to arrange local interview.

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CHALMERS INSURANCE &

REAL ESTATE

Part of the Chalmers Group

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

Buying and Offering US Coins Gold & Silver Bullion TFCD

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

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., WELL-ESTABLISHED — Rte. 302 Bridg­ton, 207-647Cleaning Service has openings 5477. tf30 weekly and bi-weekly. Excellent references. High standards. Great FOR RENT ratings. Call 462-4413.

3t6x BRIDGTON — One-bedroom, ODD JOBS — By the hour, day, second floor apartment on 6th week or job. Snow shoveling, generation family farm. Heat, light trucking. Free estimates. lights and trash removal included.

Call 627-4649.

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

tf46 D & G SNOWMOBILERS — Discount. New & used parts, 9 am – 7 pm. Six days a week, closed Wednesdays. 97 Maple Ridge Rd., Harrison. 207-5832312.

10t2x DRIED FIREWOOD — Dried twelve months. Selling seasoned hardwood year-round. One cord $260, cut, split, delivered. Call 207-595-5029; 207-583-4113. westermainefirewood.com

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COMMERCIAL RENTAL — 1200 sq. ft. space in great location in Bridgton with ample parking.

Call 207-415-9166. tf2

BUSINESS SERVICES

BRUSH REMOVAL — hauling, snowplowing, trucking and more. Call 8321.

NOW HIRING at Lovell Lumber Company

2 Full-Time Positions

Help Wanted

Town of Sweden, Maine

• Great Benefits • Transportation Required Apply in person at Jct. of Rt. 5 & Rt. 93, Lovell, Maine

ROAD COMMISSIONER

The Town of Sweden is accepting applications for the position of Road Commissioner. This is an appointed position for the term of one year, and reports directly to the Selectmen. This position is responsible for all road maintenance and road construction in the town and supervises the winter roads contractor. The ideal candidate will have the ability to develop long-term maintenance plans, possess the knowledge of laws, Town ordinances, State and Federal regulations, respond to taxpayer inquiries, and submit monthly reports. Experience in major road construction and as a labor foreman is required. Graduation from a college or university with major course work in civil engineering and experience in municipal public works is a plus.

Please send resumes and cover letters to: JennaDomer@swedenmaine.org by the March 8, 2019 deadline for consideration.

Office Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Fri. 7 – 11 a.m.

207-925-6455 EOE

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DENMARK SELF-STORAGE 10' x 10' Unit $50.00 per month

207-452-2157

FIRE CHIEF

Shawnee Peak is seeking Buildings and Grounds team members.

Individuals must be able to work in a customerservice-driven environment.

Duties will include, but are not limited to, general janitorial and light maintenance duties. Snow and ice removal.

This position reports to the Buildings and Grounds Manager. A clean, professional image is required at all times.

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Interested applicants should call 207-647-8444 and ask to speak with the B&G manager.

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CASCO — Rooms for rent. $125 WANTED per week furnished with Internet and laundry onsite. Call Tommy PLEASE CONSIDER — at 207-595-4946. tf9 donating gently used furniture, household items and more to BUSINESS SERVICES Harvest Hills Animal Shelter.

FMI, go to our website www.

EYE CARE — Comprehensive harvesthills.org for details or call adult and child eye exams. 2-year 935-4358, ext. 21. tf44 eyeglasses warranty, contact lenses. Sacopee Valley Eye Care, 91 ROOMMATE WANTED — NAPLES — Off Route 35. Maple Street, Cornish. 207-625- Price negotiable. Call 627-5227 1-bedroom apartment. No smok- 3700. sveyecare.com 10t1x for details.

2t8x ing, no pets. $800 month plus DENMARK HOUSE PAINTING security deposit. Includes heat & electric. 207-899-5052. tf2 — Since 1980. Interior and exterior painting. Free estimates. Call HARRISON — Elegant and John Mathews 452-2781. tf40 upgraded, 1-bedroom apartment with full bath and kitchen. Coun- LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER try location & private. Furnished — Rozzie May Animal Alliance, and equipped. $750 per month, dedicated spay/neuter nonprofit non-smoker, no pets. Quiet at- serving N.H. and Maine. Cats mosphere. This includes internet, $70-$85. Dogs at Conway clinic, electric and heat. Call 207-415- starting at $100. Military dis9166, please leave message. tf2 counts, N.H./Maine plans. Register online www.RozzieMay.org BRIDGTON — Rooms for rent. or call 603-447-1373. tf18 $125 per week furnished with Internet. Substance-free building.

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Buildings and Grounds Team Members

For our benefits and more information please visit shawneepeak.com 119 Mountain Rd. Bridgton, ME 04009

WORK WANTED

ADAMS SNOW PLOWING — Fully-insured. Call 207-2560240. tf35

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ATTENTION

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The Town of Bridgton has an opening for a full-time Fire Chief with a professional background, who has demonstrated success in leading a fire department. The current Chief is retiring effective May 1st.

Applicants must have experience in managing a workforce of approximately 30–40 volunteer firefighters, four (4) fire stations and a minimum of five years management-level experience in a similar size volunteer department; demonstrated knowledge of fire operations and management procedures; instructor training; Firefighter II or higher; National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) certification; experience with municipal budgeting, community relations, staffing, planning and working with other Town Departments.

Interested candidates must submit an application for employment, cover letter, and resume to Jerusha Murray, Executive Secretary, 3 Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, Maine 04009, by Friday, March 1, 2019, by 4:00 p.m. Additional information is available at www.bridgtonmaine.org, or at the Bridgton Town Office.

The Town of Bridgton is an equal opportunity employer.

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Opinion & Comment

February 21, 2019, The Bridgton News, Page 7B

Small World

by Henry Precht BN Columnist

World history and mine

The national press has been stuffed of late with articles about the 40th anniversary of the Iranian Revolution (Feb. 11, 1979) plus all the bad things that have happened over there in the past four decades. No doubt about it, that was a date of great significance on the world calendar. Before then there had been communists, socialists, and nationalists who overturned regimes; never a movement motivated mainly by a religious faith. While there had frequently been small cunning cadres of revolutionaries, never had virtually an entire population risen up — millions of people of all classes in the streets, chanting in unison. And, finally, there had rarely been an uprising where the plotters defeated the powerful United States of America. (Well, maybe China, Cuba, and a few others).

I was the middle-grade chief of the State Department’s Iran Desk on that fateful February night. Asleep in my KEEPING WATCH — The owl is back on Woods Pond. bed outside Washington, I was awakened by the officer who was taking the night shift for me. Laurie, brand new, bright, serious, petite: “You better come in, Henry, all hell is HISTORY, Page 10B

Bird Watch

by Jean Preis BN Columnist

Something new

Four bird feeders hang from the edge of our porch roof: one is a small cage that holds a chunk of suet; two are tube-shaped feeders; and one is a homemade affair made from a half-gallon plastic milk bottle with four open ports at the bottom, attached to a wooden tray. One advantage of this feeder is that when several birds perch on the edge of the tray the feeder bounces around and spills a generous amount of seeds onto the deck, where Mourning Doves and squirrels gather to clean it up. The feeders are outside the kitchen windows, so whenever we are in the kitchen we have a close up view of birds coming in to eat.

Most days we see only the usual cast of characters, the Chickadees, Titmice, White-Breasted Nuthatches, Downy Woodpeckers, Hairy Woodpeckers, and Mourning Doves, and after three months of winter it is tempting to feel as if there is nothing new to see. It is a form of boredom that we try to resist, so when a Red-Breasted Nuthatch showed up recently, we noticed how colorful it looked, in comparison NEW, Page 8B

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Notice of a Public Hearing

Planning Board

Proposed Land Use Zoning Ordinance Wednesday, February 27, 2019 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Downstairs Meeting Room Iredale Street entrance to the Municipal Building addressed at 3 Chase Street The Town of Bridgton Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed Land Use Zoning Ordinance. The hearing is on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at 6 p.m., in the downstairs meeting room off Iredale Street, in the Municipal Office Building addressed at 3 Chase Street.

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TOWN OF CASCO Nomination Papers

Nomination Papers will be available in the Town Clerk’s Office on March 4, 2019, for the June 11, 2019 Town Election for the following positions: Selectman, Assessor & Overseer of the Poor Two vacancies for a Three-Year Term Member of the Board of Directors for SAD 61 One vacancy for a Three-Year Term Open Space Commission One vacancy for a Three-Year Term Transfer Station Council One vacancy for a Three-Year Term Nomination papers are due back to the Town Clerk’s Office by April 12, 2019 at 4:30 p.m.

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A case of deep-winter blues

Maine can be dreary in February and March, especially for women. Ladies’ Delight Hill in Lovell “was not named for the view. Nor because it made a delightful walk for ladies to take on a Sunday afternoon or because it was covered with wonderful blueberries… [It was] named in sarcasm because women who tried to live in two houses built there could not endure the loneliness and isolation.” So says a history of Lovell called Blueberries and Pusley Weed.

The hill isn’t far from me as I type this. In summer I can hear loons crying on Lower Bay of Kezar Lake on which Ladies’ Delight Hill borders, but in winter there’s not much happening over there. The road is plowed and some of the waterfront cottages are used year ’round. Caretakers go in and shovel roofs during snowy winters like this one.

I remember shoveling one over there 40 years ago. Park on the road, climb over the snowbank, trudge through deep snow lugging a ladder and a shovel, and get on the roof. It was so quiet the only sound was the “whoomp” of a big cube of snow I carved out dropping into deep snow on the ground below. I would think of those lonely ladies who lived here generations ago. Women need the company of others more than men do. They need to talk and have someone listen.

Lovell Village wasn’t far away but there was no bridge over the Narrows back then. One had to take a ferry in summer or walk over ice in winter to get there.

A hundred fifty years ago this part of Maine wasn’t Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES Board of Appeals Meeting

The Naples Board of Appeals will be holding a meeting on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., at the Municipal Office Building located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda: 1.) An Administrative Appeal submitted by Bruce and Mary Kate Spainhour regarding preliminary approval of a Major Subdivision (Brandy Crossing Subdivision) for property found on Tax Map U24, Lot 1. This meeting was originally set for November 27, 2018, but was postponed.

Public welcome.

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Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES Public Hearing

The Board of Selectpersons will hold a meeting on February 25, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., at the Municipal Office Building located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda: 1. An application for a Liquor License for Lake Region Caterers, submitted by Jeffrey and Victoria Toole.

2. An application for an Automobile Junkyard and Recycling Permit, submitted by Stuart Automotive LLC, located at 214 Casco Rd. Public welcome.

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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

STATE OF MAINE SUPERIOR COURT Oxford, ss Docket No. RE-19-4 Inhabitants of the Town of Lovell Plaintiff v.

Neal J. Koski and Rendall N. Koski Defendant

ORDER FOR SERVICE BY ALTERNATE MEANS (M.R. Civ. P. 4(g))

This court has reviewed the motion of the plaintiff for service by alternate means.

The type of action is Declaratory Judgment/Quiet Title Action.

Property or credits of the defendant may be affected, which include Property identified as Lovell Tax Map U08, Lot 1.

TOWN OF NAPLES

The name and address of the plaintiff (or attorney), if known: Michael G. Friedman, Esq., P.O. Box 10, Bridgton, Maine 04009.

The Board of Selectmen, the Planning Board and Ordinance Review Committee will hold a Public Hearing on February 25, 2019, at 6:00 p.m., at the Municipal Office Buildings located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda: Codification of the Land Use Ordinances Sign Ordinance Aquatic Plant Ordinance Revised Chimney Ordinance Revised Shoreland Zoning Ordinance with removal of signs Copies of proposed changes and a copy of the new codification are located on our website at www.townofnaples.org, or may be obtained at our offices during normal business hours. Public welcome.

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It is ORDERED that Service be made upon the other party by: Publishing a copy of this Order once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks, in the Bridgton News, Bridgton Maine, a newspaper of general circulation in the county or municipality most reasonably calculated to provide actual notice of the pendency of the action AND, if the defendant’s address is known, mailing a copy of this Order as published to that address.

It is FURTHER ORDERED that the party being served appear and serve an answer to the complaint or post-judgment motion to the serving party at the address listed above. The answer must be filed with the court within twenty-one (21) days of service. If service is made by publication in a newspaper, the answer must be filed with the court within forty-one (41) days after the first publication in the newspaper.

Failure to serve an answer will cause judgment by default to be entered, granting relief sought in the motion or complaint.

Board of Selectmen, Planning Board & Ordinance Review Committee

Photograph submitted by Barry DeNofrio.

The Moving Party has demonstrated: 1. Due diligence in attempting to obtain personal service of process prescribed by M.R. Civ. P. 4.

2. The address of the party to be served is: unknown and cannot be ascertained by reasonable diligence.

3. The requested method of service is reasonable calculated to provide actual notice of the pendency of the action to the party to be served and is the most practical manner of effecting notice of the suit.

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Front Row Seat

by Tom McLaughlin BN Columnist “Vacationland.” There were no summer cottages on the lakes and ponds or on the hillsides either. There weren’t many trees because farmers had cleared them off, pulled the stumps, and rolled stones to the borders of their property to make the now-gray stone walls around which trees have grown up again in most places. Old timers told me you could travel up Route 5 all the way through town and see Kezar Lake constantly in view because it was treeless clear to the New Hampshire border in the west.

Though Lovell is nearly all forested again, parts of western Maine still look like they did back then. Last Sunday I drove to Harrison along the Maple Ridge Road. It goes for over a mile with long fields on both sides. It starts just off Route 117 just beyond Crystal Lake and rises through woods to the height of land where it opens up. Fields slope off from the road but not steeply. Big old wooden farmhouses still stand along the road, but the snowbanks were so high I couldn’t easily see over them from my car and I wished I’d taken my pickup instead.

Those big homes would have been built in the early 1800s, a generation or two after the first settlers cleared their tillable land, sold crops for cash, and their children or grandchildren became prosperous enough to build them. A couple are now horse farms, which may bring in a little money here and there, but are probably hobbies for the most part. There was so much snow on the ground I couldn’t tell what the other farms were used for but it was nice to see long fields with unbroken snow cover surrounding them.

Some areas had become overgrown since I was there about 30 years ago. The old wooden schoolhouse was still standing but it’ll need work if it’s going to last another 30 years. I’d liked to have looked in the windows but didn’t want to trudge through deep snow to go up to them. Across the street I could see an old windmill still standing in what had been a field but is now overtaken by new growth. There were the faint outlines of old building further back in the bare trees. I would like to have explored that but the deep BLUES, Page 8B PUBLIC NOTICE

AGENDA CASCO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS FEBRUARY 25TH, 2019 CASCO COMMUNITY CENTER 940 MEADOW ROAD 7:00 P.M. 1. Approve Minutes of October 15th, 2018.

2. Colleen Demirs, Trustee of Lake Shore Realty Trust, has filed an application for an Administrative Appeal regarding the issuance of a Permit to allow removal of a tree in the Shoreland Zone to Mark Tomasino on his property known as Map 23, Lot 17, commonly known as 9 Kane Holmes Lane, and located in an LRR Zone.

3. David and Joanna Littlefield have filed an application for variance to allow a 35’ front setback reduction from 50' to 15' and allow a 19' side setback reduction from 25' to 6'. The variance is requested to allow construction of an 8' x 12' wooden storage unit on property known as Map 19, Lot 32, commonly known as 3 Morningside Lane, and located in LRR and Residential Zones.

4. Garrison Consulting, Mathew Winch, & SGC Engineering, Eric Williams, have filed an application for variance to permit a 50' reduction to lot frontage requirement from 150' to 100' for property owned by Spurwink, known as Map 43, Lot 23, located in the Village and LCR Zones, commonly known as 1002 Meadow Road. The portion of the lot requesting variance is wholly located in the Village Zone. This frontage request is made to permit division of lot and sale of one of the newly-created lots to an abutter to be combined with abutter’s existing lot.

5. Kirt Bell has filed an application for a General/ Dimensional Variance to allow a 7.5' reduction of side setbacks from 25' to 17.5' on each side of property known as Map 18, Lot 2, located on Lakewood Road.

The variance is requested to permit a viable building envelope on the property. The property is located in a Residential Zone.

6. Other.

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Opinions

EARNING THEIR LOOP — Belisa Harriman, Janine Rocca-Chaine and Thomas Kolofsky at Western Maine Dance & Gymnastics, helped the Wolf Den from Pack 156 (Casco/Naples/Sebago) earn their “Running with the Pack” beltloop by showing them balancing, flexibility, rolls and other gymnastics. Pictured from left to right: Jeffery Parmelee, Cole Shane, Nash Shane, Miles Luce, Corbyn Levesque, Jayden Fitzgerald, High School junior Thomas Kolofsky, Nolan Rossetti, Liam Harlow, Audrey Williams, Owen Mitchell, Victor Carver, Aiden Mitchel and Wyatt Shepard.

Letters

Winter deer feeding

To The Editor: I am appealing to the people in the Pikes Corner/ Parker Pond area of Casco who are feeding the deer to please rethink this practice. As a land and homeowner for over 40 years in this area, we have never had trouble with deer eating our shrubs and trees, walking all over our property, and leaving droppings in our yard until the last few years when the feeding started. We take pride in our landscaping as do many of the neighbors in this area and the shrubs, bushes, and trees are a big expense and are very costly to replace each year after the deer have fed on them over the winter. Also, drawing these deer into our yards and around our homes highly increases the risk of ticks, Lyme and other diseases not only to yourself but your neighbors, their children, and their pets. Is this really fair? Deer are very beautiful animals but they belong in their natural habitat — not our yards.

Maine biologists strongly

recommend not feeding the deer. Why? It makes them more vulnerable to starvation, more accessible to predators, spreads disease, and cause more vehicle collisions. If you really care about these animals, the best thing to do is keep them dependent to their natural food and cover. Please stop the feeding and be considerate of your neighbors, their property, and their health. Thank you.

Carol Johnson Casco

Plenty of time for golf

To The Editor: Immediately following the president’s declaration of a national emergency on Friday Feb. 15, he boarded Marine One and headed for the bunker.

No, not that one. He was headed for a golf weekend at Mar-a-Lago. After all, this is the weekend and it’s good to get out of the house. Especially, as the president has said, “That White House is a real dump” He did take a two-month break from the game during Dec. 2018 and January 2019 during the government shutdown that he said he was “proud to own.” This

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The last laugh

To The Editor: So, in the course of his latest incoherent, redundant, illogical missive the good Reverend Plaisted has finally revealed his ultimate objective (beside the one we’re all aware of to drive us all crazy with incessant caterwauling) and that is to be entitled to laugh as his wishes for our president and country to experience failure come true. What a guy!

What a patriot! I’m eagerly looking forward to Jan. 20,

2025 when Trump will have completed his second term and then maybe, just maybe, we will have heard the last of the Rev.! Let us pray!

Don Vose Naples

Socialism: The grand hoax

To The Editor: “Sometimes the law defends plunder and participates in it…how is this legal plunder to be identified?

Quite simply. See if the law takes from some persons what belongs to them and gives it to the other persons to whom it doesn’t belong.

See if the law benefits one citizen at the expense of another by doing what the citizen himself cannot do without committing a crime.

Then abolish that law without delay…No legal plunder; this is the principle of justice, peace, order, stability, harmony and logic.”

(Frederic Bastiat, The Law, 1850) This is the grand hoax of socialism: Socialism is plunder; redistribution of wealth is plunder; equality of outcome is plunder; corporate welfare is plunder and the progressive income tax is plunder. Plunder leads to injustice, conflict, instability, chaos and abuse of the weak by the strong.

Nationally and in the state of Maine, we have unleashed the Socialist (Progressive if you prefer)

desire to have government plunder its productive citizens for the benefit of others. All of the economic laws and social policies which are being proposed by Governor Mills are government plundering of the hardworking people of Maine.

Progressivism (socialism) is a fallacious and unconstitutional theory (the Wilsonian theory that the American Constitution should be a “living” document, i.e. Progressive) proposes that government officials should be able to change our written Constitution based on professional politicians and bureaucrats perceptions of government’s needs. This is fallacious because history has told us over and over that politicians are more than venal when faced with the prospect of power and/or wealth. The level of venality is in direct proportion to to the amount of power and wealth available.

The “living” constitution

theory is unconstitutional on its face, The whole purpose of our written Constitution is to have government secure each individual’s unalienable rights to life, liberty and property; Socialism’s whole purpose of government is to promote redistribution of property (plunder); equality of result (plunder) and the glorification of government and the administrative state at the expense of individual freedom (the antithesis of our written Constitution.)

Further the use of the “living” constitution and its haphazard approach to modifying our written constitution, violates Article V (the Amendment process) of our written Constitution.

Furthermore socialism just doesn’t work, causes disillusionment, bitterness, division, and leaves a legacy of poverty and broken lives; except, of course, for the political elites and their friends.

Jock MacGregor Sebago

Winter blues

(Continued from Page 7B) snow prevented.

I can only imagine what it took two centuries ago to travel any distance during a winter like this one. It would have been an all-day affair: feed and water the livestock first; hook up the horse to the sleigh; break the runners out of the ice; head to the store or to a neighbor’s farm across town all bundled up and shivering on the seat. Then head home again; unhitch the horse; wipe it down; put it back in its stall; feed and water the livestock again; then go into the house and stoke up the stoves to warm things up — all that just so you could pick up some necessary items and the wives could visit.

Tom McLaughlin of Lovell is a retired middle school U.S. History teacher.

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apparently was cramping his style. He has played over 160 rounds of golf so far in his presidency; his game is suffering. While uncorroborated, it appears that even a recently-installed $50,000 room-sized golf simulator in the White House (paid for by the president) isn’t enough to get his game up.

It also didn’t help him find the balls that Ann Coulter seems to think he’s lost.

But hey, ‘The Emergency’ will still be there Monday morning and, as he said in the Rose Garden announcement with Marine One idling on the White House lawn, “I didn’t need to do this.”

Trump said at a rally in August 2016, I’m going to be working for you. I’m not going to have time to go play golf.”

It seems he has plenty of time for a round or two.

Peter O’Brien Fryeburg

(Continued from Page 7B) to its black, white, and gray neighbors. We have been paying attention to the Goldfinches, too, noticing how the yellowish green of their winter plumage adds a welcome touch of color. We have also noticed that, seen from behind, the pattern of white on their black wings and tail is stunningly beautiful.

Most days we see a Hairy Woodpecker, and this winter we have been happy to see a Red-Bellied Woodpecker, too.

Normally, the Hairy is not easily disturbed by human activity, but the Red-Bellied is quite shy, and stays on the feeder half a minute or less. It is even frightened away by other birds that come to the feeders. It was a surprise, then, when we came into the kitchen one snowy morning last week to find both Woodpeckers on the two tube feeders. On one feeder the male Hairy Woodpecker was perched upright in his usual position, taking some seeds, and about ten inches away from him, clinging in the exact same position to the other tube feeder, was a male Red-Bellied Woodpecker.

We had never seen them together, and the comparison between these two birds, so similar and yet so different, was striking. Although these two are related, and are the same size, the Red-Bellied is much more sleek, with a long slender bill, and a creamy-colored front and head. Its back is barred horizontally with black and white. The solid red on the back of the male’s neck extends up over the top of the head, to the bill. Anyone who tries to find the red belly on this bird may be disappointed to discover there is only a slight reddish tinge on the lower belly. I sometimes think Blush-Bellied might have been a more apt name for this lovely Woodpecker.

This morning when we came down to the kitchen and looked outside we saw thick white snowflakes meandering slowly down from the gray sky. Everything looked very familiar after several months of winter, but on the two tube feeders was another surprise. This time, two Hairy Woodpeckers were perched upright on the two feeders, in the same positions about ten inches apart. One was a male and the other was a female. The only difference between them was that the female was slightly smaller, and the male had a small patch of red on the back of his head. After they left, we sat at the kitchen table with a mug of tea and a thick slice of Aunt Marian’s delicious homemade rhubarb bread, which she sends to us every year from Wisconsin.

Soon other birds flew to the feeders for their breakfast, and for the first time this season we noticed that a few of the Goldfinches have bright yellow throats. It may be snowing, but when the Goldfinches begin to turn to gold, can spring be far away?

School & sports

February 21, 2019, The Bridgton News, Page 9B

Capsule opening: Look at 1995

What’s inside?

That question will be answered this Saturday, Feb. 23, at 10 a.m. as members of the Lake Region High School Interact Club opens a time capsule left by the Class of 1995 in Lake Region’s Theodore Nutting Gym. Members of the public are invited to join current high school students, members of the Lake Region Class of 1995 and local Rotarians for this historic event. Light refreshments and food will be available.

“Momentum has been building. The students and staff are really excited to see what’s inside!” — Class of 1995.

Later in the school year, current Lake Region High School students will fill the time capsule with items that reflect current events and trends. These items will be placed back into a new time capsule in the Theodore Nutting Gym, covered by a plaque sponsored by the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club and donations.

Feel free to call LRHS Principal Erik Good at 693-6221 if you have any questions Interact is an international organization sponsored by Rotary that brings young people together (ages 12 to 18) to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of “Service Above Self.” This club is made up of students who desire to volunteer their time and aid school and community.

In the past, the LRHS Interact Club has participated in Habitat for Humanity, caroled at nursing homes, built a school/bathrooms in the Dominican Republic, held a veterans assembly and much more.

College notes

Joseph Coffey-Slattery of Sweden graduated from Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y. in December 2018, earning a bachelor of arts degree in Film Studies & Production.

Jacob Knapp of Harrison has been named to the Maine Maritime Academy (Castine) Dean’s List for the fall 2018 semester by Professor Susan Loomis, Dean of Faculty and Chairman of the Academic Board. Jacob is a member of the Class of 2021, majoring in Marine Systems Engineering.

RIT Dean’s List The following local residents made the Dean’s List at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, N.Y. for the 2018 fall semester: Alison Upton of Bridgton, who is in the graphic design program.

Joey Trumbull of Fryeburg, who is in the software engineering program.

Degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Dean’s List if their term grade point average (GPA) is greater than or equal to 3.400; they do not have any grades of “Incomplete,” “D” or “F”; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours.

Saint Michael’s College Dean’s List The following students were named to the Dean’s List at Saint Michael’s College in Colchester, Vt. for the fall 2018 semester: Corban E. Ridlon, a first-year English major, who is the daughter of Patrick and Joanne Ridlon of Casco, and a graduate of Lake Region High School.

Tiana N. Dunne, a junior biochemistry major, who is the daughter of Derek Dunne of Hiram, and a graduate of Sacopee Valley Jr./Sr. High School.

Meredith J. Paulding, a junior education studies major, who is the daughter of Heidi and Daniel Paulding of Parsonsfield, and a graduate of Fryeburg Academy.

Christina M. Scenna, a senior sociology and anthropology major, who is the daughter of Lillian Scenna of Sebago, and a graduate of Thornton Academy.

Colin R. McKeith, a senior business administration major, who is the son of Stefanie and John McKeith of Sweden, and a graduate of Fryeburg Academy.

A student who has completed a minimum of 14 credits of classes with grades, not including classes with a grade “P” and achieves a grade point average of at least 3.5 in a particular semester is cited on the Dean’s List for that semester.

Andre LaMountain of Brownfield, majoring in Mathematics/Business Administration, and Dylan Miller of Raymond, majoring in Chemical Engineering, were named to the Northeastern University (Boston, Mass.)

Dean’s List for the fall semester, which ended in December 2018. To achieve the Dean’s List distinction, students must carry a full program of at least four courses, have a quality point average of 3.5 or greater out of a possible 4.0 and carry no single grade lower than a C-minus during the course of their college career. Each student receives a let-

WHAT A DAY TO CAST A LINE AND FISH! — Harrison Rec Director Kayla Laird reports it was a great turnout this past Saturday for the Third Annual Family Ice Fishing Derby!

Lots of big fish and endless smiles! Winners included: Smallest legal fish by Trent Wilson, 5.75 inches; longest fish Wes Tenney Memorial Award to Dennis Croy, 27.25 inches; Age Group 1-5 top finishers were: 1. Paul Avery Talley 2.4 pounds, 2. Liam Moore 1.58 pounds, 3. Lucas Moore 1.30 pounds; Age Group 6-11 top finishers were: 1. Wyatt Tripp 2.2l pounds, 2. Eli Happel 1.88 pounds, 3. Anna Laird 1.26 pounds; Age Group 12-15 top finishers were: 1. Jacob Flagg 2.42 pounds, 2. Fated Burgess 1.74 pounds, 3. Cooper Booshay 1.58 pounds; Age Group 16 & older: 1. Dennis Croy 4.20 pounds, 2. Jeff Witham 2.44 pounds, 3. Jason Pendexter 2.3 pounds. ter of commendation and congratulation from their college dean.

UMaine at Presque Isle Dean’s List Area students named to the University of Maine at Presque Isle Dean’s List for the fall semester include: Tanya Lynn Chhorn-Berry of Naples; named to the highest honors list was Abigail L. Davis and Hunter Dionne of Raymond, and Nicole Marie Marucci of Naples.

University of Maine Dean’s List Area students named to the University of Maine at Orono Dean’s List (a grade point average of 3.5 or higher) for the fall 2018 semester were: Bridgton: Ben Johnson, Lucien Sulloway Casco: Emily Jackson Denmark: Jared Schrader, Joe Schrader, Allison Watson East Baldwin: Jordan Miner Fryeburg: Spencer Thomas Harrison: Nick Soucy Naples: Meghan Boos, Daria Bosworth, Lily Charpentier, Catherine Christiansen, Marcus Devoe, Abby Scott-Mitchell Raymond: Mitch Eskilson, Liam Flynn, Emily Gagne, Alex Lewis, Cameron Peavey, Jeffrey Pollard, Nick Rose, Alex Wilkins Waterford: Avery Elliott West Baldwin: Emma Ridley

RINK GRAND REOPENING — Featuring several improvements, the Bridgton Ice Rink was officially reopened as part of the weekend’s Winter Carnival festivities. Cutting the ceremonial ribbon is Bridgton The following students have earned high honor roll sta- Board of Selectmen Chairman Lee Eastman pictured with (second row, left to right) Selectman Carmen Lone, tus at Lake Region Middle School: Administrative Assistant Brenda Day, (third row) builder Grade 6: Sage Cormier and Delia Fontana; Jeff Blake of Gutter Werks, Selectman Bear Zaidman Grade 8: Shawn Crouch. and Rec Director Gary Colello. (Photo by Ken Murphy)

More LRMS honors

This week’s puzzle theme:

‘80s Music

ACROSS 1. “Formerly,” formerly 5. *Steven Tyler to Liv 8. *”Ebony ____ Ivory” 11. Shakespeare king 12. Depression drifter 13. *One with lonely heart 15. Epiphany guests 16. Sir Mix-____-____ 17. *”Free Fallin” performer 18. *”This is what it sounds like when ____ ____” 20. Day before, pl.

21. Scandinavian fjord, e.g.

22. *”Sweet dreams ____ made of ...”

23. *”Clock strikes up the hour and the sun begins ____ ____” 26. Iceman to cinema 30. Time frame 31. Maximum 34. Greek liqueur 35. Escape 37. Black and white sea bird 38. Razor sharpener 39. Antonym of all 40. Starting time 42. Chowed down 43. Like geometric reasoning 45. Styled with salon goo 47. Decompose 48. Past participle of bear 50. Duck-like black bird 52. *A-ha’s hit 55. Folium, plural

56. Argonauts’ propellers 57. Container weight 59. Apartments, e.g.

60. Black-eyed legumes 61. Author Murdoch 62. Opposite of paleo 63. Checked at bar, pl.

64. Catholic fasting period DOWN 1. “Slippery” tree 2. Done between the lines 3. Kind of palm 4. Alex Trebek’s forte 5. Big name in fashion 6. Terminate, as in mission 7. Half-rotten 8. Pot contribution 9. In proximity to the Knicks 10. *Def Leppard album, “High ‘n’ ____” 12. Pork meatloaf 13. Phantom’s favorite genre?

14. *”We’ve got to hold on to what ____ ____” 19. Provide with ability 22. *”Goody Two Shoes” singer, Adam ____ 23. “Tiger Beat” audience 24. Lowest deck 25. Flora’s partner 26. Says “what?”

27. Beyond suburban 28. Nitrogen, in the olden days 29. Bicycle with a motor

32. Stake driver 33. *Swing ____ Sister 36. *”Just a city boy born and raised in South ____” 38. Dictation taker 40. Quaker Man’s cereal 41. Emerge

44. Itsy-bitsy bits 46. Dal staple 48. Talked like a sheep 49. Ladies’ fingers 50. Orange traffic controller 51. Spaghetti aglio and ____ 52. Serengeti antelope

53. Foal’s mother 54. “Joannie Loves Chachi” actress

55. *”Oh girls just want to have ____” 58. NYC time

Solutions on Page 10B

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Continuations

For FA girls, third time was a charm (Continued from Page 6C) Everybody has been contributing equally, as opposed to last year. Everyone has grown a lot. Maddie, Kaylee and Sierra have all stepped up, and have been really big leaders. So, there’s no one on the team that hasn’t contributed.”

Indeed, the Raiders came a long way, which coaches and players recognized as they watched game tape from the team’s first meeting with Leavitt.

“We watched film of our first meeting against Leavitt, which was our third game, and they recognized how much better we are now about taking care of the ball and working together.

They realized they have come a long way,” Coach Eccleston added. “I’m very proud of the improvements they have made and what they’ve accomplished up to this point.”

The reward for winning the prelim was a date against undefeated and top-ranked Greely. While the Raiders were certainly major underdogs entering the quarterPUTTING UP A SHOT from the baseline is Fryeburg final Monday night, Tina Academy senior captain River Lusky in last week’s LeBlanc and her teammates prelim game against Leavitt.

(Rivet Photo) embraced the challenge.

“It awesome to win a

playoff game and get a chance to play at the Expo.

It’s been a great accomplishment going from no wins to getting into the playoffs. Hopefully, the team will grow every year, and get back to where it was before,” LeBlanc said.

“They (Greely) are all very talented shooters, so we have to make sure we get out on them and trust each other to help. There’s a little fear facing them, but not enough to scare me or any

GETTING THE BALL under control is FA guard Merys Carty.

World history and my history

(Continued from Page 7B) breaking loose in Tehran. I got Ambassador Sullivan on one line; Secretary Vance on another, and the White House on a third. The Pentagon’s on hold.”

“I’ll be right there.” I hung up, but “right there” was the wrong phrase. There were two feet of snow blocking our unplowed street. I went out on Mass. Ave. and flagged down a sexton who was driving in to make sure his church pipes didn’t freeze. I still had to walk halfway before I could relieve Laurie and deal with my callers about what was going on in Iran. It was another day before we understood that the revolution had succeeded. A contingent of elite, technically trained Iranian troops had joined the Khomeini forces, defeated the regular army soldiers, and seized their weapons. The

Shah’s generals had — if not captured — escaped over the Turkish border. In fact, that was the fate of nearly all of the Shah’s former establishment. Bereft of those usual guides to Iranian mysteries, we (the American establishment) set about trying to figure out what had happened and how to react to the new Iran.

One of the vexing questions was what to do about the Shah himself. He had left Iran and accepted our invitation to take a few weeks’ refuge on the Annenberg estate in California. For unknown reasons, he had stopped off to visit President Sadat in Egypt. (I speculated that he thought we might calm his country down and he could return to resume his reign, as the CIA did in 1953). No such luck. No chance he might return to Tehran and

no prospect he might proceed to California. “If you bring the Shah to the U.S., you will bring the embassy staff home in boxes,” Ambassador Sullivan warned. Meanwhile, Tehran was in the grip of competing armed komitehs, bands of tough young men, and there was constant gunfire.

I was asleep at about three a.m. on Valentine’s Day when the telephone rang.

Larry, the duty officer, an always-cautious diplomat, told me I should come in to the Department; I heard heavy shooting. “Nothing new, I have to sleep, there’s always gunfire,” I replied.

“Here, listen to George,” said Larry and he held the receiver up against the call from George in Tehran: “I’m lying on the floor in the ambassador’s office. You can hear the shots coming in the

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“I have to sleep some time,” I responded to Larry.

“The secretary is on his way in.”

“I’ll be right there,” I ended the conversation and was in the department in 20 minutes. It turned out that the Embassy had been occupied by a komiteh and the staff lined up and searched.

The Iranians thought we were harboring men from the old regime. Fortunately, two Khomeini leaders came to the rescue and the staff was freed with only a Marine guard wounded. At the same time, unrelated to those events, there was fighting in Afghanistan and our ambassador in Kabul was shot down. I never got home that night.

And so the Islamic Republic was born. There were other birth pangs — the Iran-Iraq war, in which we quietly helped Baghdad, and the Hostage Crisis, where Iran came under the sway of radical America-haters and isolated itself internationally. It still suffers the consequences.

Can the old days of good but not too close relations between Washington and Tehran ever return?

Henry Precht is a retired Foreign Service Officer.

of us. For our sophomores and freshmen, this will be their first time playing at the Expo. They are more excited than scared. We’ll have an awesome fan sec-

tion, and the more fans we have, the better we seem to play. We have nothing to lose. We always play better when we’re relaxed. We just want to play.”

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(Continued from Page 3B) Caleb Bowles, who was on the court during player introductions greeting players as they were introduced while still sporting crutches.

Bowles missed the entire season due to an injury he sustained during the Raiders’ championship football game.

“Caleb was there for his teammates even though it must have been painful for him to watch and not be able to play during his senior year,” said Coach Saunders. “He was a big loss for the program — a good shooter and an underrated athlete. What a difference he would have made had he been healthy. As much as it hurts to lose to York, we feel terrible for Caleb, who didn’t even get the opportunity to be there.

Caleb will be back because he’s a heck of an athlete and a fine competitor.”

Coach Saunders thought sophomore Eli Mahan gave the Raiders solid minutes off the bench, gaining some valuable playoff experience.

“That should bode well for Eli for next year when he will be counted on to anchor the team on defense and provide us with some much need interior scoring,” Coach Saunders added. “All in all, it was a good year. These guys beat the odds and got back to the Expo. They represented themselves well and I wouldn’t trade them for any other team in the tourney. I’m disappointed I couldn’t help them get to the Regional championship, but I’m thankful I got the opportunity to work with them.”

Coach Saunders said he will miss his five seniors — son, Oscar Saunders, Nathan Knapp, Caleb Bowles, Tucker Buzzell and Reece Kneissler.

“We’ve made it to the Expo two years in a row, and the goal is to be back again next year. If these guys work hard in the off-season, I feel confident we will be there again,” Coach Saunders added. “I want to thank our great assistant coaches, Charlie Tryder and Sean Watson. They go the extra mile for the program and are both incredible teachers of the game. They also are calming influences, which is very important.”

Coach Saunders also thanked parents, who were “very supportive of the team and program.” He added, “We will miss the senior parents but hope they come back to check out a game or two.”

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