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Cracked furnace crimps Town Hall project

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Just as bids were about to go out on long-awaited improvements to Town Hall, disaster struck. A cracked heat exchanger was discovered in the furnace Friday.

Town Hall was immediately closed, leaving much of the town’s recreational

programming in a state of disarray.

But while several of the recreation programs have secured temporary quarters elsewhere, the immediate concern is how to incorporate a furnace replacement into the construction project that is about to begin.

At Tuesday’s Selectmen

meeting, the board agreed to hold a special meeting next Thursday, March 19, at 3:30 p.m., to discuss how the financing specs will need to be changed. On hand will be engineers from Casco Bay Engineering, the firm that did a structural analysis of the historic building at 26 North High Street.

Anne Krieg, Director of Planning, Economic and Community Development, told the board she walked through the building this week with Eric Dube of Casco Bay Engineering.

Also on hand were Aaron Shapiro, Cumberland County Community Development Director, Public Works

Director Jim Kidder, Town Manager Bob Peabody and Recreation Director Gary Colello.

At Town Meeting last June, voters agreed to borrow up to $200,000 to stabilize water damage issues at Town Hall and make other structural repairs. Around $108,000 has also been earmarked for

the project using Community Development Block Grant Funds.

Krieg did not discuss specifics about how the damaged furnace might impact the financial package, but did say that Shapiro and Dube “want to go over some of the scenarios” on funding changFURNACE, Page A

Rural bus service asks towns to fill shortfall Stories come to life

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — Although the forest outside of Noah and Crystal Hersom’s home is quiet right now, mythical characters — from ogres to minotaurs to elves — will soon roam the 10-acre site and engage in medieval combat as a new season at Burgundar unfolds.

“Geeks in nature” is how Noah describes his novel and unique outdoor event venue off Upton Road in Harrison.

Shattering the notion that getting together with people and creating your own fun is a thing of the past in this high-tech world, Burgundar is a one-of-a-kind, interactive venue that utilizes Maine’s beautiful forests as the backdrop for adventure and storytelling.

“Skillfully blending fastpaced combat, player participation, improvisation, dungeons, puzzles and immersive settings, Burgundar sets out to capture the attention of self-described geeks in the state of Maine and the rest of New England,” Hersom said.

A year ago, Noah and his wife, Crystal, dipped into a growing craze, Live Action Role-Playing (or LARP).

Much like Murder Mystery CREATING A MYTHICAL EXPERIENCE — Crystal dinners, LARPing is a blend and Noah Hersom have created an interesting, mythical of scripted scenarios, impro- adventure at their Harrison residence. visation and unexpected out- something unconventional. in Jefferson, Maine — The comes, both for the staff and Especially after decades of Maine Adventure Society, the attendees. anti-intellectualism, to do Inc., (MASI). I contacted “When my wife and I something as original as them, and they were very welwere in our courtin’ days, she LARP in the 80s and 90s coming and patient with my showed me a documentary- is especially awe-inspiring to many questions,” he said. “It style movie about LARPing. me.” wasn’t long before, in 2012, It was, in some ways, poking Noah immediately went I went to my first event. I’ll fun at the hobby,” Noah said. onto his computer and tell ya, after I had to fight “Despite that, I was com- searched the Internet for for my life in the dark of pletely taken by it. There are groups that might be LARPing night against a war-hammer few people I admire more in New England. wielding minotaur, there was than those willing to shame“To my surprise and elaSTORIES, Page A lessly profess their love for tion, there was a group right

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The small bus that sits overnight in the American Legion parking lot has been serving the community for more than a year.

The bus stop in Naples is the point of origin in the morning, and the destination at the end of the day.

Each day, Monday through Friday, the Regional Transportation Program (RTP) bus takes four trips from Naples to Portland and back again. Bus stops along Route 302 are located in Casco, Raymond and Windham before the public transportation vehicle arrives at the Metro Station in Portland, where riders can use a free transfer to get to their destination. Each town along Roosevelt Trail has one designated bus stop.

Recently, RTP representatives met with town managers along the route to ask for financial assistance to continue providing this service. The amount RTC is requesting is $9,600 per town, and that request is being made during the budget season.

“This is a program that the town is invested in already,” said Naples Town Manager Ephrem Paraschak.

He said it was his intention to try to work the monetary request into the 2015–16 budget.

He will begin meeting with the Naples Finance Committee soon.

Paraschak and Casco Town Manager Dave Morton had met a few week ago with RTP employees and representatives from other agencies, including Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Opportunity Alliance, according to a handout of the PowerPoint presentation.

“They explained bus rider surveys and what they provided to the community,” Paraschak told the Naples selectmen.

Morton also mentioned to the Casco Board of Selectmen that the request had been made

by RTP. “Public transportation is important and a good idea for lots of reasons,” Morton said during a phone interview.

“It provides an opportunity for people who BUS, Page A

Center Lovell Inn reprises essay contest

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer It’s been 22 years since Janice Sage won the Center Lovell Inn and Restaurant in a real estate essay contest that was then a new phenomenon, drawing worldwide attention.

Since then, others have tried to sell their highpriced properties in the same way. Many have failed.

But when it came time this January for her to retire, Sage knew that nothing less than another essay contest would suffice for the grand and historic 210-year-old property overlooking the White Mountains. She created a Facebook page, and began the slow, methodical but absolutely essential process of marketing the essay contest to the world.

On Monday she had her first big payoff, when a front-page piece about the contest appeared in The Boston Globe.

“My phone has not stopped ringing for the past two days,” Sage said Tuesday. And even though to date she’s only received

WIN THE DREAM — The Center Lovell Inn is up for grabs to whoever writes the best 200-word essay explaining why they want it, in a reprise of the contest that started it all 22 years ago. a few entries, Sage said she essay entries by her deadnow has no doubt she will line of May 17. meet her goal of 7,500 paid INN, Page A

Bridgton puts off revenue sharing “Call to Action”

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Bridgton Selectmen decided Tuesday to cancel a regional “Call to Action” forum on revenue sharing they had planned for next Monday, March 16, as a follow-up to their first meeting Jan. 20.

Chairman Bernie King said he was told by Geoff Herman of the Maine Municipal Association that it would be better to wait a month until state legislators were further into budget negotiations. Gov. Paul LePage has proposed maintaining revenue sharing at its currently underfunded

levels this year and eliminating it altogether in the next fiscal year.

The Jan. 20 revenue sharing summit in Bridgton attracted officials from a dozen area towns, as well as several state legislators. “A number of concerns were raised at that wellattended meeting, as well as thoughts on how to proceed,” said Bridgton Deputy Town Manager Georgiann Fleck.

No date has yet been set for the follow-up meeting.

King said he was heartened to learn that the town of Gray and other towns have hosted similar forums airing

concerns over plans to eliminate the state’s revenue sharing program. King directed Town Manager Bob Peabody to invite all of the towns that had been invited to the previous meeting, and was particularly interested in inviting involvement from a representative from the Maine Service Center Coalition, to which Bridgton belongs.

The local forums are in addition to the revenue sharing hearing held Feb. 18 in Augusta before the Appropriations and Taxation Committee, which drew over 40 municipal officials. Among

those who gave testimony regarding the local impact of Gov. Paul LePage’s proposals was David Merhalski, Denmark Town Manager.

Merhalski’s comments were printed in a recent issue of the Maine Townsman, the publication of the Maine Municipal Association that has taken a leadership role on this issue. He asked legislators not to cut revenue sharing further but to restore it to its originally-funded levels.

“You have all been elected to make the difficult decisions,” Merhalski said. “If you make revenue sharing go

away, that means that I have to make the decisions that you have been elected to make yourselves.

“At the municipal level, if I have to cut another 10 percent out of our budget, that’s going to be very hard

and that’s going to represent a lot of very difficult decisions that myself and my Board of Selectmen are going to have to make,” Merhalski said.

“Fully respecting what you’ve done, you’ve all been elected to make those decisions.”

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no going back. In fact, by the end of the summer, I decided I wanted to direct a LARP of my own.”

Since MASI was a two-hour drive from his home and Noah had responsibilities here to tend to, he sat down and seriously considered some options.

“When I thought about this area, Southern Maine, there were many things to appreciate.

It’s full of open-minded people: artists and musicians, and its community is supportive of the arts. I thought, we live in a place where this sort of thing would really be enjoyed by the community,” he said.

So, in late 2012, Noah decided to build a LARP venue here in Southern Maine.

“My wife, Crystal, bless her heart, was all about the crazy idea. She’s since taught herself how to sew, how to make all kinds of different garb — Viking tunics, tabards, apron dresses, and we make our own foam weaponry, masks and props. It’s completely taken over our lives.”

Crystal handles the company’s creative directing, graphic arts design, set and costume design, photography, grounds management, bookkeeping and customer service.

Noah enjoys wordsmithing about future science, past magic and magical realism.

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“It’s like the show, Whose Line is it Anyway, all the time, except there are serious moments, suspenseful moments as well as humorous moments.

But how your fellow adventurers are going to respond, and what’s going to be thrown at you next by the director, is always a mystery,” he said.

Noah and Crystal write, direct and act at their Harrison venue. With help from a number of friends, they have also built medieval structures that are used for the village.

Burgundar opened last summer. The first showing was somewhat disappointing with only 14 people taking part.

“Which is about 10 less than I expected. I was heart-broken, but I kept on,” Noah said.

“By the second half of the summer, we were averaging 25 attendees per event, and I was really buoyed by that. I heard some really nice things from our attendees, I could tell by the smiles and chatter at the end of an event that people were having a good time.”

On the Burgundar website (wwww.Burgundar.org), player Brian Sullivan wrote, “Noah and Crystal have done a spectacular job in their first year. The site is pretty amazing and always getting better.

The games are awesome. Most importantly, the people are fantastic. Though I’m moving half a continent away, I’ll know I’ll be trekking back from time to time to visit a place that just feels like home to me.”

Players’ ages ranged from 10 to 45.

“We even have a fatherson duo that make it to just

about every event, but it’s most often college-age adults. We have teachers, university students, carpenters, store managers, you name it. It’s a place people come to blow off steam, escape from the stress of work and school for a weekend, and to be in nature, which has a way of putting the small things into perspective,” Noah said.

“This year is looking like we have a really strong following. The attendees from last year are excited to come back and we’ve been contacted by a number of fresh faces that are completely intrigued by what we do. I expect to see the numbers grow a bit this season. I’d like to see an average of 30-40 in the next 10 years, though the more that show up, the more ways I have to figure out how to hoodwink all these free-folk and half-elves.”

As a writer, Noah has been thrown some unique challenges by the LARP medium.

“First, I’m limited in the way I can tell a story, because, like in television and film, I’m not able to use the immediacy of the first person point of view. I can’t easily show the audience what the characters are thinking,” he said. “There are differences in LARP than with theater, as well. In LARP, I’m dealing with a free-willed and participatory audience that isn’t sitting in front of me, waiting for important information about the story to come to light. My audience is likely mingling with someone else in the tavern, or off somewhere in the forest, at any given time!

You do learn to work with the challenges and they, in turn, come with a number of interesting potentialities.”

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“Live Action Role-Playing is exciting, but it is a contact sport. You wander the woods, have daring escapes, close calls, delve into ruins, and battle against your foes with padded ‘boffer’ swords. All these things can be dangerous,” the website adds. “You must keep real life safety firmly in mind at all times. It is a game, and the most important thing is keeping everyone safe.

Common sense must be used at all times no matter how much fun you are having.”

Events are carefully watched by game marshals, who enforce a variety of rules to prevent injury, harassment and intimidation. Players are expected to conduct themselves in a “mature fashion,” compete fairly and honor the “spirit” of the competition.

Burgundar is always evolving, the Hersoms said.

“I’d love to see all manner of historical settings and genre at Burgundar. There’s great potential for learning in the LARP medium. In fact, I hope someday soon that I, or someone who’d like to rent the venue, will recreate a historical time period for a younger audience in which they get to live the time as an experience.

Such a LARP could raise some critical questions, and incite a real interest in a child’s mind about our history. Questions like: how would you have done things differently? In what ways might those choices impact our present day? They call those ‘edu-LARPs,’ and events like that I’d be thrilled to have at our establishment,” Noah said.

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So, what do the Hersoms have in store for Year 2 at Burgundar?

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When one arrives at Burgundar, you park your car, walk up a long dirt driveway until you find a “Check-In” sign. After signing some paperwork, you will walk farther up the road.

“The next you know, you’ll be in a tale of your own. It’s like going to a movie, only instead of yelling at the screen, ‘No, you idiot!’ you get to be the idiot,” Noah said.

Contact information To book Burgundar for an event, call Crystal Hersom at 207-5955-5613 or visit the website at www.Burgundar.org

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Town Hall woes continue, furnace cracked

(Continued from Page A) es. During discussions about needed Town Hall improvements, some people lamented that the building costs around $21,000 a year to heat.

Colello said Monday the

furnace problem has severely impacted the core of his recreation programming.

“I hope decisions are made soon, because it’s very heavily-impacted our department,” he said. Several

programs, such as Tai Chi Maine and Jumping Janes Senior Fitness, had already anticipated the need to meet elsewhere because of the scheduled construction.

But other programs, like his

own Project SWEAT, had to shut down completely, with nowhere else to go.

Table Tennis is on hold, as is the Adult Play Group, he said. “Stevens Brook Elementary School is being

Chance to win the Center Lovell Inn when former Center Lovell Inn owners Bill and Susie Mosca hit on the idea of the essay contest. For 16 years Sage had managed a 50,000-square-foot restaurant in Massachusetts, and longed to get away from “the rat race,” she said.

She heard about the Mosca’s contest on the Phil Donahue Show, and sent in her 250-word essay. She won.

Sage isn’t saying just what it was about her words that convinced the Moscas and, in fact, is bound to silence in that regard. She also is offering few clues on what she is looking for in the entries she will receive.

She has set a 200-word limit.

“I want it to be from the heart. And it has to be grammatically correct,” Sage said. “Somehow, they

have to convey to me what it would mean for them to carry on” in running the inn. “I would like to fulfill someone else’s dream.”

The Inn was built in 1805, the barn in 1795 and the adjacent guest house in 1985. There are seven guest units, two dining rooms, and a screened-in wraparound porch overlooking the mountains, all on 12plus acres.

Owning and managing the year-round Inn has been a huge responsibility with major financial requirements, said Sage, so she is adding some strings to her gift. The winner must agree to operate the business for at least one year following

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“That makes up for what they are going to run short,” he said.

That was an easy method for them to come up with — charging each town an equal amount of the total funding needed to meet the expected budgetary needs of the bus service, he said.

“There has never been an assumption that the service would be self-sustaining. I don’t know of any public transportation that survives without financial support. They get

MDOT money and federal funding,” Morton said.

However, the worthiness of the bus service to the community “will be a discussion with the (Casco) finance committee,” he said.

He said the increase in the tax rate for supporting this program is “probably a fraction of a penny.”

There are many sound reasons to put town money toward public transportation in this rural area, Morton said, adding, “The question is: Does the community back it enough to fund it?”

the transfer of ownership.

They must also keep the Inn painted its traditional white, with green or black roofing and shutters.

Once the new owners are in place, Sage said she plans to stay in Maine, perhaps renting for a year, until deciding on her next move.

“I just want some down time,” she said. “It’s been 38 years, and I’m done.”

Over 9,000 people have checked out the contest on her Facebook page, Center Lovell Inn and Restaurant Contest, and she expects that number to continue growing. To view the complete rules and entry form, visit wincenterlovellinn. wordpress.com

ball and baseball to allow the children to practice skills, but that won’t be happening this year.

“It is our mecca of recreation in Bridgton,” Colello said of Town Hall. “When we don’t have a building, it shoves us all down.”

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“I’ve only gotten a few entries so far, but that will change,” she said. Since the Globe article came out, newspapers from all over the world are running stories, and she said she’s been doing radio and television interviews nonstop.

“There’s always an extra level of interest in a contest like this, because it’s a New England country inn,” Sage said. “And there are so many people in the hospitality industry who would love to own an inn like this, but could never afford to buy it on their own.”

Sage herself was one of those people, back in 1993,

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Museum to focus on “Yankee ingenuity” As the Rufus Porter Museum in Bridgton enters its 11th year, excitement is in the air and change is afoot.

Recognizing a need to be more community oriented, the reinvigorated Board of Trustees and professional staff have adopted a new mission statement and museum model.

The new mission statement is “The Rufus Porter Museum celebrates the life and times of a remarkably creative American genius.”

“Rather than be the static storehouse of objects we have been the past 10 years, we will now use our new collection to bring Rufus Porter alive as a mentor to all,” said John Michalowski, the Museum’s executive director. He said Benjamin Franklin probably best described the new mission when he said, “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn!”

Samantha Scarf, the Museum’s associate director, added, “For the first time the Museum will have a theme, Yankee Ingenuity, with all new exhibits and programs incorporating it for 2015.”

The 2015 Board of Trustees, Judy Graham, Beth Cossey, Sally Chappell, Barbara Yates, Ginny Eilertson, Brian Cushing, Don Eilertson and Vince Osgood, are excited about the Museum’s future.

Cossey, who is vice president, recently told Michalowski during a trip, “I’ve been visiting museums out here to get inspired. We must be a handson museum per your suggestion. We had become stagnant.

Successful museums should relate to the audience.”

The Rufus Porter Museum will have hands-on exhibits, demonstrating Porter’s Yankee ingenuity in the arts and sciences, including cutting your own silhouette.

Broadway Elevated Railroad Michalowski and Scarf were excited to discuss the new gifts received and purchases made for the collection.

Said Scarf, “We just received a grant to fund an exhibit on Rufus Porter’s design for the Broadway Elevated Railroad in New York City. A model has been commissioned and an actual magic lantern slide of the built Broadway Elevated Railroad has been purchased, as we add focus to Rufus Porter’s inventions.” It will also be the first exhibit ever at the Rufus Porter Museum, with an activity for visitors under age 10.

Miniature Portraits The Museum also recently purchased two Rufus Porter miniature portraits, a first in the Museum’s history.

Deborah Child, an expert on Rufus Porter miniature portraits, said of them, “These are wonderful Porter miniatures.”

The miniatures will be part of an exhibit showing how America recorded their images before photography, and how Rufus Porter participated in and influenced that era in history.

Landscape Murals “With everything new at the Museum, we don’t want anyone to think we are going to ignore the Rufus Porter School of Landscape Murals, because our 2015 Mural Exhibit will give visitors an opportunity to paint a small mural piece, utilizing Rufus Porter’s step-bystep method,” Michalowski said. “We no longer want our patrons to just look, we want them to experience what they are looking at!”

The Rufus Porter Museum is also in discussions with multiple collectors and other museums to bring new, previously unseen objects to

Bridgton. They hope to make a major announcement in the very near future that will further make the Museum a destination spot for locals and visitors alike.

Yankee Ingenuity Museum Trail The Museum is already involved in an endeavor to bring additional visitors to the Museum and Bridgton. The Rufus Porter Museum started the Yankee Ingenuity Museum Trail for the summer and fall of 2015, with 11 other museums from Kingfield to Kennebunk joining them.

The other museums on the Yankee Ingenuity Museum Trail are the Stanley Museum in Kingfield, the Bethel Historical Society, the Maine State Museum in Augusta, Bridgton Historical Society, Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, the Pejepscot Historical Society in Brunswick, the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad in Portland, the Maine Historical Society in Portland, the Portland Observatory, the Saco Museum and the Brick Store Museum in Kennebunk. This very diverse group of museums will provide the public a unique and special opportunity to be directly engaged in what has made Maine and New England great and still does — Yankee ingenuity. The collaborative effort will be a retrospective of the inventiveness about those tinkerers of bygone years, who all struggled to improve their family’s lot in life.

This topic is quite relevant to many in our communities today. Their goals of self-reliance and sustainability are aims that many of our neighbors are working toward, and the processes our ancestors developed can provide the inspiration and guidance they seek.

Paraphrasing an old quote,

Retired teachers begin 2015 The Oxford County Educators AssociationRetired begins its 2015 schedule of events at the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School on Friday, March 20.

Sign-ins begin at 10:30 a.m., followed by a business meeting led by John Kimball and lunch served by the school’s culinary arts students.

The program for March will be a presentation by Miles Hunt of the Dow law firm concerning elder law.

This topic is of great interest and importance to retired teachers. The second meeting will be held at the same site, and there will be a meeting on Friday, May 15 in Mexico.

At the last meeting of

2014, winners’ names were drawn in a scholarship raffle that added nearly $1,000 to the fund that assists students in Oxford County going on to higher education.

The program was presented by Ted Gerber of the Boston Fire Historical Society.

Gerber was instrumental in RETIRED, Page 10A

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MUCH MORE THAN MURALS — will be explored this year as the Rufus Porter Museum in Bridgton embarks on a concerted effort to become more hands-on, with a theme of “Yankee Ingenuity.”

“Those who are exposed to the details of the past are better prepared to succeed in the future.”

Mutual community benefit The new Rufus Porter Museum is definitely a community asset that is developing multiple partnerships that will mutually benefit everyone involved, Michalowski said.

“I am very proud to be associated with an organization that has decided to be socially responsible and build a museum that is of value to everyone,” he said. “I am also thankful for all those who are involved in the museum and support us in this undertaking.

Our future is bright and we welcome everyone to join us and become involved as a volunteer, member or donor.”

About the Rufus Porter Museum The Rufus Porter Museum, having just finished its 10th year, is bringing the genius of Rufus Porter alive through

exhibits, events and programs on the arts and sciences. Rufus Porter, 1792-1884, was not only the founder of Scientific American in 1845, one of oldest continuous publications in the United States, but also was a noted artist, musician, inventor, poet and teacher.

The Rufus Porter Museum, located at 67 North High Street in Bridgton, is currently closed, but reopens this June from noon to 4 p.m. from Wednesday to Saturday.

Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and students, and free for children under 15. It is a Blue Star Museum, and offers free admission to active military personnel and their families. During the offseason, while the Museum is closed, the organization continues to offer events and programs. Call 647-2828 or visit their website, www.rufusportermuseum.org, for more information.

Chamber news

AM Enterprises, Inc., is the newest member of the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce. This family-owned and operated rubbish removal and recycling business serves residents and businesses in the Harrison and Bridgton areas, both year-round and seasonally. AM Enterprises, Inc., is also available for debris hauling and offers winter snowplowing. For more information, contact Emily at 749-2850 or e-mail ameinc@outlook.com

Obituaries

March 12, 2015, The Bridgton News, Page A

Hubert H. Lampron

Kenneth A. Kilborn

Weston N. Andersen

BUXTON — Hubert H. Lampron, 84, also known as Dad or Buppa, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2015.

Hubert was one of 14 siblings, born in Westbrook, to Lewis and Marie Lampron.

In 1952, he met his best friend, Patricia “Patty” Lampron and married her on Sept. 5, 1953, and had five children.

Hubert always worked hard and provided for his family. Even after long days of work or working around the yard, he would gather his kids in his pickup truck and take them for ice cream or to the North Gorham swimming hole. Sundays were always special in the Lampron household, while his wife made dinner, his kids would play and come together in the evening and that tradition carried through between Hubert and Patty as they grew older. Fondest memories from his children include gathering all his knowledge about horses, making a special trip for a new saddle for his daughter, taking another to the BlueBird Father-Daughter dinner, teaching his son everything he knew about body painting and working on cars at the Tulsa station in South Windham that Hubert owned for many years and employed many of the local boys that were later referred to as the “Tulsa Gang,” and his youngest daughter got to enjoy working side by side with him racing horses in his retired years.

Hubert also had a passion and love for music and often times it was a special treat to sit around him while he played the banjo and sang.

Hubert also had a true love and a connection with animals, in particular, horses. In 1957, he began racing Sulky horses. His first racehorse, Blazen Honor, was a lucky find as he would later admit.

He continued with his wife right by his side training, racing, and owning Sulky horses. Hubert was well respected in the racing community. He received top trainer awards several times at the New England tracks. Often times, Hubert would train the horses whom others had given up on but, with his determination and his love of training, he brought these horses to the winner’s circle. After 40 years, he retired to Ocala, Fla. with his wife and started a breeding farm.

After 10 years in Florida, Hubert and Patty wanted to be surrounded by family and friends so they moved back and settled in Buxton, where you would often find them quietly reading the newspaper, chuckling at their inside jokes, watching sports on television, or taking naps in their matching chairs. After moving back to Maine, he continued his love for racing as a hobby and you would still find him in the winner’s circle at the tracks throughout Maine and New Hampshire, winning racing series with his horses.

His laugh was infectious and his heart was gold. Hubert was a strong, proud man who loved his children, grandchildren, his pets but most importantly, his beautiful wife Patty whom he was married to for 57 years before she passed in 2010. After many proud moments, accomplishments, five beautiful children, and a successful marriage, he would often quote Frank Sinatra, “I’ve lived a life that’s full, I traveled each and every highway, and more, much more than this, I did it my way.”

Hubert was predeceased by his 13 siblings; and his beloved wife Patricia “Patty” Lampron.

Surviving are their five children, Darlene Lillard of Casco, Debra Wentworth of Otisfield, Denise Dame of Standish, Dana Lampron of Standish and Doreen Parlin of Buxton; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

There will be no public visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, March 10, at St. Anne Church, 299 Main Street, Gorham. Burial will be private. Online condolences may be sent to www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Animal Refuge League, 449 Stroudwater Street, Westbrook, ME 04092.

MARYSVILLE, WASH. — Kenneth “Ken” Albert Kilborn, 80, of Marysville, Washington, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Feb. 9, 2015, after a long illness.

Ken, as he was called by family and friends, was born in Naples, on May 14, 1934, the son of Erald J. Kilborn and Anna Chaplin Kilborn. Ken graduated from Bridgton High School, Class of 1952.

He was active in sports and learned to be an excellent skier at Pleasant Mountain in Bridgton. It was his favorite sport and, whenever possible, he was frequently able to ski in the Western states.

Ken enlisted in the U.S. Navy after graduation and served four years. He headed west to attend Colorado State University, where he majored in Forestry. After receiving his degree, he worked for the Colorado State Forest Service for a few years, and then he moved up to the U.S. Forest Service. Ken loved his work and was able to go up in the ranks. After serving four years in each assignment, he was promoted to various new states, one of which was New Hampshire, where he and his family were near enough for the family to visit more often. He was able to travel a lot when he was sent to teach new methods and techniques in the forest industry. He even was sent to Russia and Mexico to help those countries.

Ken was predeceased by his wife Lynda, and their son Paul.

He is survived by his sons, Karl Kilborn of Venice, Calif. and Adam Kilborn of Edmunds, Wash. He is also survived by his sister Fay Moynihan of Bridgton, two nephews, one niece and many cousins.

At his request, Ken was cremated with a private service. His ashes will be spread out to sea off the west coast of Washington State, sometime in the spring.

EAST BOOTHBAY — Weston Neil Andersen, 93, pioneering Maine craftsman and founder of the ceramics business that bore his name, died on Sunday, March 1, 2015, at his home in East Boothbay.

He was born on Jan. 19, 1922, in Primghar, Iowa, to Isoline (Bell) and Arthur Peter Anderson, a self-taught electrician, who ran a large chicken hatchery and had overseen the electrification of the town and construction of its power plant. While his family and town were relatively secure during the Great Depression, a near-constant train of desperate refugees from the Dakotas passed through on US-18, “families in old wrecks with machinery piled up on a trailer behind them who were just looking for some place to get a new start,” he once recalled. “It made a very deep impression on me.”

An artistic soul in a community of pioneering agriculturalists, he was unsure of how to make a living from his calling. But in his senior year, he read a magazine feature on Donald Dohner, a pioneer of a new field called “industrial design,” which combined art and engineering to improve the beauty and utility of products, from toasters to locomotives. He became a student of Dohner’s at the Pratt Institute in distant Brooklyn, where he became personal friends with the celebrated Hungarian-born ceramicist Eva Ziesel, whose work — inspired by the natural world and human body and intended to be used in real life — his would later be compared to.

World War II interrupted his studies. He served at an Army Air Forces bomb depot in England, using his draftsmen’s skills to create daily charts of the staggering flows of munitions passing through the base. While on leave, he met Brenda Nash, a working class girl who’d been awarded a rare scholarship to an elite finishing school, at a London ballroom. When air raid sirens sounded, they ignored them to finish their dance and were married a few months later. Their first child was born a year after that and shortly after the atom bombing of Hiroshima. The Japanese surrendered and Weston boarded a ship for New York instead of Okinawa.

He graduated from Pratt and taught at the Akron Art Institute, but the couple wanted to design and produce their own work. Short on capital and with a growing family, in 1952 they bought a home on Southport Island, Maine and took up ceramics because both were affordable. They built what became Andersen Design from their swallow-infested barn, moving to East Boothbay a few years later. Weston designed a new production wing off the house and, by the 1980s, was overseeing a second facility on the Portland waterfront, over 25 employees, and a high-profile wholesale trade.

The Smithsonian’s gift shops ordered Andersen sandpipers by the thousands, and their stoneware pieces appeared in the catalogs of the Museum of Natural History and Mystic Seaport. An Andersen seagull perched on Governor John McKernan’s Blaine House bookcase, while state officials gave other pieces to foreign dignitaries.

Weston continued working into his late 80s. A voracious reader, he also loved jazz and sailing.

He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Brenda Andersen, who died in 1994.

He is survived by daughters, Karen Andersen Woodard of Wiscasset, Susan Andersen of East Boothbay, Gerda Andersen Dupree of North Waterford, Elise Andersen of East Boothby and Christine Andersen Tupper of Damariscotta; his son, Iain Andersen of Portland; two grandchildren and a great-grandson.

Visitation was held on Friday, March 6, at Hall’s of Boothbay, 975 Wiscasset Road. Condolences may be shared by visiting www. hallfuneralhomes.com In lieu of flowers, contributions in Weston’s memory may be made to the Community Energy Fund of Lincoln County, P.O. Box 40, Bristol, ME 04539.

Dianne M. Bigelow, 73, of Bridgton, died Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at Bridgton Hospital.

She was born on May 15, 1941, in Bingham, a daughter of Charles E. and Doris J. (Rodrigue) Spearrin Sr. She attended schools in Bingham, Gray and Bridgton, graduating from Bridgton High School in 1959.

Dianne married Wilson V. Bigelow on Aug. 20, 1960, in Bridgton. He died on Mar. 31, 2012.

Dianne worked in food services at Bridgton Hospital for 49 years, establishing countless friends over the years.

She was a member of the Mollyocket Camping Club, Lake Region ATV Riders and the Easy Riders Snowmobile Club. Dianne enjoyed knitting, crocheting, riding ATVs, making greeting cards and baking cakes, which she did for many celebrations and events.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary Cleveland and her husband, James of Bridgton; a son, William Bigelow and his wife, Mary of Smyrna, Del.; a brother, Charles Spearrin Jr. of Solon; four grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was also predeceased by her parents.

Interment will be at Gracelawn Memorial Park in Auburn. Gifts may be given in her memory to the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, 1389 Bridgton Rd., Fryeburg, ME 04037. Arrangements are in the care of the Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 8 Elm St., Bridgton.

Online condolences may be sent to www.chandlerfunerals.com

Nina R. Keene Nina R. Keene, 95, of Bridgton, passed peacefully from the world on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, with her loved ones by her side at the Bridgton Health & Residential Care Center in Bridgton, where she had been a resident.

She was born in Calais, on Jan. 24, 1920, a daughter of Daniel W. and Sarah (McLaughlin) Hill. Nina graduated from Calais Academy in 1937. She worked as a seamstress for the Ware Knitters in Calais and Berlin, N.H. After her marriage to Maurice she was employed at the Bridgton Dress Factory until she retired. She had a great love of gardening, and was well-known in her neighborhood for the wonderful vegetables she shared throughout the street.

Two things that Nina was directly involved in were the repair of the clock at the First Congregational Church on South High Street, and the Lakes Environmental Association, which created the Pondicherry Loop Trail directly behind the Keene property.

Nina was very pleased that she was able to work on these projects.

She is survived by two special nieces, Beth Doten Sperdakos and Sally Doten; a nephew Paul Moreshead and wife Marye; and seven other nieces and nephews that were special to her in their own way. She will also be missed by her dear friends Michael Ruhlin and his daughter Annika, and her special nurse Laurie Greene and husband Steve.

She was predeceased by her parents; her devoted and loving husband Maurice; sisters May Hill and Ella (Bee) Moreshead and brothers Gerald and Louis Hill.

Graveside committal services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Forest Hills Annex Cemetery in Bridgton.

Those who wish may make a donation to Bridgton Hospital at 10 Hospital Drive, Bridgton, ME 04009, or to Beacon Hospice, 245 Center St., Suite 10A, Auburn, ME 04210. Arrangements are in the care of the Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 8 Elm St., Bridgton. Words of condolence and tribute may be shared with Nina’s family and friends at www.chandlerfunerals.com

CASCO — Tammy Canfield Lougee, 50, died at her home Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, after a short illness.

She was born in Portland on May 14, 1964 to James J. Canfield and Patricia Wright Burtsell. Tammy graduated high school in Juneau, Alaska and worked for many years as a CNA. Tammy is predeceased by her mother, Patricia; and her grandfather, Hayward Wright.

Tammy is survived by her father and stepmother, James and Bonnie Canfield; her sons, James F. Canfield, Daniel and Joseph Lougee; her companion, Craig Laughlin; her sister, Terry Thompson; her stepsister, Kathleen Blankenship; her grandmother, Dorothy Wright of Scarborough; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held in the spring. Arrangements handled by Hall Funeral Home, Casco.

Ronald W. Lord FORT WALTON BEACH, FL. — Ronald “Ron” W. Lord, 73, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., passed away Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015.

He was born in Bridgton on March 17, 1941, to the late George B. Lord and Marion Eaton Lord. After high school graduation, he enlisted in the Marine Corps as a vehicle mechanic.

He later crossed-trained into the Air Force, where he worked as a ground radio technician. He spent the majority of his career overseas, which included several tours during the Vietnam War, where he was awarded the Vietnam Gallantry Cross Medal.

Ron retired in 1981 after 21 years of honorable service. He was an avid carpenter and would often build furniture and do other projects for his family. He enjoyed time with his family, listening to Elvis and collecting movies. But, his happiest moments were when he was spending time with his grandchildren.

Ron was predeceased by his parents and his sister Judy Flick. He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife Oratai Lord; daughter Erika Williams and her husband Ted; grandchildren, Jalen and Kaden Williams; brothers, Dale, Butch and Danny Lord; sisters, Bonnie Longley, Cheryl Lord and Shannon Thompson; and many other family and friends.

Sylvia A. Swanson CASCO — Sylvia A. Berry Swanson, 76, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2015, surrounded by her family.

She was born in Casco on Feb. 18, 1939, a daughter of the late Albion and Grace Malier. She worked at the knitting mill, Pleasant Mountain Moccasin, and most recently the Casco Inn as a CRMA, and a cook. She especially loved babysitting her grandchildren and the neighborhood kids. She was one of the founding members of the Casco Sunshine Club and a lifetime member of the Naples American Legion Post #155. She loved playing any game, camping, gardening, and her yearly trips to Pennsylvania. Sylvia especially loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by her son Richard and his wife Jolene; daughters Teresa and her friend Andy, Leslie and husband, John, and Hope and husband Tod; her sisters, Dot Rolfe, Josephine Malier, and Pam Komulainen; her brothers, Pat and Teddy Malier; her stepdaughters, Wendy, Lynn, Heidi and Karen; 11 grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and seven stepgreat-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her first husband P. Wayne Berry; her second husband Charles Swanson; her brother John Malier; sisters, Olive Tripp and Barbara Gurney; stepdaughter Robin Swanson; stepson Scott Swanson, great-grandson Gavin Barker; and stepgreat-grandson, Jeffrey Swanson.

A celebration of her life will be held at the Naples American Legion, Saturday, March 14, 2015, from 1 to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Naples Ladies Auxiliary Post #155. Online condolences may be left for the family at hallfuneralhomeinc.com

Leonard L. Hatch FRYEBURG — Leonard L. Hatch, 85, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2015.

He was born and raised in Fryeburg. In his younger years, he worked with his dad, Frank Hatch, in the logging business and his uncle Bill Harden’s blacksmith shop. He also helped local farmers and the town with sanding roads in the winter.

He was a longtime employee of Forest Industries, taking early retirement in 1991 to care for his wife Rita. They were married from Jan. 16, 1954, until Rita lost her battle to cancer. Leonard was always ready to help people and his family. He enjoyed woodworking and his designs of covered bridges and the making of cabin lamps and toys for his children.

Leonard was predeceased by his loving wife, Rita; grandson Chet; and his son Bernard. He is loved dearly and will be missed by all of his children, Christine Wallace and her husband Allen, Darlene Locke and her companion George, Steven Hatch and his fiancée Diane, Brenda Warren, Michael Hatch; Leonard’s longtime companion, Joyce Bean; Walter Bean and his wife Crystal; several grandchildren; and numerous friends.

At Leonard’s request there will be a graveside service at Pine Grove Cemetery, Fryeburg in the spring. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Fryeburg Rescue, P.O. Box 177, Fryeburg, ME 04037. Arrangements are made with Wood Funeral Home, Fryeburg. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.woodfuneralhome.org

Sharon Knox FRYEBURG — Sharon Knox, 77, of Fryeburg, died peacefully at home with her family at her side, after a brief illness.

She was born in Chatham, New Hampshire, to Cora H. Thurston and Clifford Emerson.

Sharon was a people person and enjoyed working at the Yankee Clipper and Webster’s Store, and volunteering at the Chatham Public Library. She enjoyed being with her family and spending time with her very best friend Eunice. Her hobbies were gardening, cooking, painting, crafting, reading, her pets, moose and watching the birds, especially the cardinals that visited the feeders. She was a lady, and will be sadly missed and best remembered for her “Howard” sense of humor.

She will be missed by her children, Deborah Emerson and companion Stan LeCours of Portland, Kathleen Fuller and her husband Jim of Florida, Ellen Demers and companion Jim Perry of Hiram, Jeffrey Knox and companion Cheryl Irish of Fryeburg, and Theresa Knox of Fryeburg; seven grandchildren, Justin and Jason Wissick, Crystal and Nicholas Rogers, Mathew Osgood, Khirin Heath, and Israel Demers and wife Christy; three great-grandchildren Kallissa, Payton and Logan.

Arrangements are made with Wood Funeral Home, Fryeburg.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.woodfuneralhome.org

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CASCO — James (Bimbo) William McDonald Jr., 41, of Casco passed away peacefully and unexpectedly in his sleep on Thursday, March 5, 2015.

Jim (Bim) was born in Portland on Jan. 8, 1974 to Jim and Lorraine (Wing) McDonald Sr. He attended Cathedral Grammar School and Lake Region schools, where he graduated in 1992.

He loved football and played on the Lake Region High School football team.

Bim started working for the family business, McDonald’s Home Improvement (which is run by his dad), right out of high school. He loved his Patriots and spent a lot of time doing outdoor activities. His passion was for darts, which he played in many leagues, attended numerous dart tournaments, and even almost became the Maine state champ.

Bim had a heart of gold and would do anything for his family and friends. He was always there for anyone who needed him and he was loved by many.

Jim was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Arnold “Mac” McDonald; maternal grandfather, Norman K. Wing; an uncle; and his cousin.

He is survived by his parents, Jim and Lorraine McDonald; his In Memory of brother, Michael McDonald; a nephew and niece; paterWilliam J. Adams Sr. nal grandmother, Constance “Billy” McDonald; maternal grandmother, Lorraine Wing; and many, who, on this date, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and March 14, 2001, left us friends who loved him. with love and memories.

Friends and family are invited to visitation from 5 to Now, fourteen years have 7 p.m., followed by a memogone by, to remember the rial service at 7 p.m. on Friday, joyful smile and clownish March 13, 2015 at A.T. Hutchins works, that made his day Funeral & Cremation Services, worthwhile. Rest in peace, 660 Brighton Avenue, Portland.

Billy, and enjoy your loving There will also be a celebration brothers’ company. of Bim’s life at the American Legion on Route 11 in Naples on With love from your sisters, Saturday, March 14.

Sally, Punkin and Chickadee, To share memories and conbrothers, John, Freddy and dolences with the family, please Steven, and your loving mother go to www.athutchins.com

Pamela L. Andrews CASCO — Pamela Lynn Andrews, 45, of Casco, died Monday evening, March 9, 2015, at her residence.

She was born in Portland, a daughter of Cynthia Brill and Stephen Andrews. Pam was a graduate of Lake Region High School before earning her degree in Plant & Soil at SMVTI in South Portland. She worked for O’Donal’s Nursery in Gorham for many years. Pam enjoyed tending her gardens and spending time with her dog Daisy.

Surviving are her parents; her stepfather Philip Shane; her sister Billie Jean Shane and her partner Tony Emery; stepsister Donna Shane Carron; two stepbrothers, Mike Shane and Scott Shane; grandmother Grace Sinclair; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., on Saturday, March 21, 2015, at Casco Alliance Church. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, 1389 Bridgton Rd., Fryeburg, ME 04037.

Arrangements are by Hall Funeral Home, Casco. Online condolences may be left for the family at hallfuneralhomeinc.com

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WESTBROOK & BROWNFIELD — Thomas H. Murphy, 83, passed away on March 8, 2015. He was born on Nov. 29, 1931, and was raised in Middleton, Mass., the son of the late Martin and Ebba (Nelson) Murphy.

Thomas was a graduate of Holton High School in Danvers, Mass., and furthered his education at Lowell College.

He became an Electrical/Mechanical Engineer. He resided in Brownfield for many years before moving to Westbrook.

Mr. Murphy retired from Saunders Brothers in Westbrook. He also owned and operated T.H. Murphy Associates Inc., with his wife, Fran.

Tom had a unique ability of making people feel that they were the most important person in the room when in conversation. He could even get the quietest person in the room to engage with him.

He was a loving, dedicated, supportive father to all of his children and hands-on devoted “Grand pa” to his grandchildren. He had a special place in his heart for each grandchild, and they knew their own special connection to him. Too many to name. He will surely be missed. He was known for story-telling, always leaving room for a good chuckle. Tom enjoyed painting/sketching as a hobby. He was always studying vast interests and was highly-intelligent, creative and quick witted.

Tom is survived by his wife, best friend and soul mate of 33 years, Fran Murphy; loving daughters, Sharon, Debra, Carie, Christine; sons, Jonathan and Michael; 20 grandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren; a close and dear sister, Patricia Pierce; and several nieces and nephews.

Tom was predeceased by a daughter, Jody, and by siblings, Nat, Fran and Dick.

At Tom’s request, a gathering for family and friends will be held at A.T. Hutchins Funeral and Cremation Services, 660 Brighton Avenue, Portland, on Saturday, March 14, 2015, from 2 to 5 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to the American Heart Association, 51 US Route 1, Suite M, Scarborough, ME 04074.

Robert A. Boole PARADISE VALLEY, ARIZ. — Robert A. Boole, 84, of Paradise Valley, Ariz. and Harrison, (formerly of Bolton, Mass.) died peacefully at home on Friday, March 6, 2015, surrounded by his family.

He was born March 25, 1931, in Jamaica, N.Y., to Victoria and Ainsley Boole. He graduated from Mepham High School in Wantaugh, Long Island, N.Y., in 1948. He received his Bachelor’s of Science degree from MIT in Cambridge in 1952 and his MBA from Boston University in 1958. He was a second lieutenant in the Signal Corps in New Jersey, and served in the labs there from 1952–1954.

In June of 1956 he married the love of his life, Janet Adele Seely, at St. Mary’s Church in Newton Lower Falls, Mass. He worked at Raytheon, General Radio, and Analog Devices, and then retired in 1990.

Summers were spent on Sebago Lake, and winters in Paradise Valley, Ariz.. He loved to golf, ski, bike, sail, and drive his tractor.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Janet; his daughters Linda Weatherbee of Lancaster, Mass., and Carole Maguire of Mansfield, Mass.; and his six grandchildren.

Burial will be private. A memorial service was held at St. Barnabas in the Desert of Paradise Valley on Thursday, March 12 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel, and at St. Peter’s Church in Bridgton at a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, 1389 Bridgton Road, Fryeburg, ME 04037 (www.harvesthills.org). Online condolences may be made to www.mvfuneralhome.com

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FREEPORT — Georgia Hindley, 87, died at her home on Saturday March 7, 2015, with family by her side.

She was born June 1, 1927, in Topsham, a daughter of Albert and Abigail Snow Merriman. She was a graduate of Freeport High School and the Farmington Normal School. She married Edward Bowen Hindley in Freeport on September 7, 1957.

Mrs. Hindley taught Home Economics at Freeport High School for 20 years.

She had been a member of the Maine State Teachers Association. She was a constant support to various booster clubs, including everything from fundraising to washing band uniforms — if it needed doing she was ready to be helpful in anyway.

After retiring from teaching, she entered a second vocation as a seamstress in the alterations department for LL Bean, Freeport, for another 20 years. Her second retirement came at the age of 82.

She enjoyed her sewing, as well as her painting. Above all else, she found the most satisfaction helping others whenever she could.

She was predeceased by a brother Weston Merriman; and a sister Shirley Cooley.

She is survived by her husband Edward of Freeport; two sons, Alan Hindley of Freeport and William Hindley of Naples; a daughter Beth Giacchetti of Bayonne, N.J.; and five grandchildren.

Friends and family can visit from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, March 12, at the Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal St., Brunswick. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., Friday, March 13 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation at www.alz.org

Robert C. McCubrey SCARBOROUGH — Robert C. McCubrey, 86, of South Portland, passed away on March 6, 2015.

The son of Robert W. and Charlotte (Otis) McCubrey, he was born in Portland, on May 3, 1928. He graduated from South Portland High School. He married Barbara Thompson on November 9, 1947.

Robert worked for Chevron Oil Company for 32 years. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose for many years and had a passion for his camp at Alder Stream in Eustis where he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He was predeceased by two sons, Dale and Peter McCubrey.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Barbara McCubrey; his daughter Carol McCubrey of Sacramento, Calif.; his daughter, Marian Wheeler of Baldwin; and his son Robert A. McCubrey of Windham. He is also survived by five grandchildren, including Michael McCubrey of Bridgton; seven great-grandchildren; five brothers and a sister.

Family and friends are invited to attend a time of visitation on Friday, March 13, 2015, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland. A funeral will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, March 14, 2015, at 11 a.m, followed by a reception. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Westbrook in the spring.

In lieu of flowers donations cmay be made in Robert’s memory to Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, 11 Hunnewell Rd., Scarborough, ME 04074.

Barbara S. Thompson TOPSHAM — Barbara Savage Thompson, 94, died on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, after a brief illness while in hospice care at Cadigan Lodge in Topsham.

Born on April 26, 1920, in Bangor, to parents Elizabeth Sullivan Savage and Paul Chapman Savage, Barbara’s long and varied life experiences are a cause for celebration of the strength, courage, and integrity for which she will be long remembered. Having studied dance and theater from an early age, she graduated from Bangor High School in 1938 and entered the University of Maine Class of 1942 to focus on her degree in Theater Arts and Literature. While awards for her many scholarly and leadership achievements in college are well-documented in the annals of the University of Maine, her proudest moments were those on stage with the Maine Masque Players, performing roles such as Ophelia in Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” and Emily in Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town.”

Upon college graduation she joined an experimental management trainee program at Kendall Mills in Walpole, Mass., for which she appeared in Mademoiselle magazine. In October 1943, she enlisted in the Marine Corps at Camp Lejeune, N.C., and served in a pilot simulation training program, as a drill sergeant, and was discharged as a Second Lieutenant in Dec. 1945. She married Jose Cuetara in 1946, and had three children, Paul, Joseph, and Laura.

Following a divorce, she moved to Orono, and worked as an elementary school teacher while raising her three children as a single parent. While living in Orono, she became deeply committed to her work in the League of Women Voters, pursued her passion for the theater through her participation in a number of play reading and theater appreciation clubs, earned a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Maine.

In 1972, Barbara attended a 30th college class reunion and rekindled an old friendship with Elmer P. (“Tommy”) Thompson. They married in 1974 and moved to his home in Havelock, N.C., where she continued to teach as well as to enlarge the scope of her civic activities in the area of environmental and recycling awareness, and became an accomplished photographer. These “newlyweds” of 54 planned and built a log cabin in Brownfield, and spent the happiest summers of their lives together for almost twenty years.

Tommy died in 1992 and she returned to Havelock in the winter; and Brownfield in the summer. In 1994, Barbara moved to the Highland’s in Topsham, where she lived for the remaining years of her life, continuing to grow, to learn, and to expand her vision of the dimensions of her life.

At the age of 88, Barbara published Living Mostly in Maine, an autobiography which inspired her many friends to remember and value the journey of their lives. In addition to her three children she leaves four stepchildren, nine grandchildren and their children.

Barbara’s leadership and graciousness of spirit are well-remembered in the Highland’s community and her contributions as a teacher, friend, and writer…who embraced the full force of life until the day she died.

Internment services with full military honors will be held in late May at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Brownfield. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name to: The Pine Tree Society of Maine or The Children’s Learning Center in Rochester, New Hampshire would be greatly appreciated by her family.

Arrangements are in the care of Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford, N.H. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please go to www.smith-heald.com

June G. Davis SARASOTA, FLORIDA — June G. Davis, 87, of Hartford, died unexpectedly on Monday, March 9, 2015, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

June was born in Hartford on June 20, 1927, the middle child of Harold and Edith (DeCoster) Gammon. She graduated from Buckfield High School in 1946, and Farmington State Teachers College in 1970. She retired from teaching first grade.

June was a lifelong resident of Hartford, enjoying the past several winters in Sarasota, Fla. She was a trustee of Increase Library in East Sumner and a member of the Hartford Recreation Committee, Hartford Community Church and the Maine Teachers Association.

Surviving are her son, Gary Davis, of Raymond; two grandchildren; her brother, David Gammon, of South Paris; her sister, Mary Gammon, of Buckfield; and nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her daughter, Karen Davis, in 1995.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the Buckfield Community Church. Interment will be at Gracelawn Memorial Park in Auburn. If desired, donations may be made in June’s memory to the Hartford Recreation Committee, c/o Hartford Town Office, 1196 Main Street, Hartford, ME 04220.

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Biosphere architect to speak NORWAY — Join internationally-renowned architect, Dr. Phil Hawes Ph.D. at the Center for an Ecology-Based Economy, 447 Main Street, Norway, for two evenings of lectures and discussions on Friday, March 13, and Friday, March 27, from 7 to 9 p.m. The title of the two-part series is: From Biosphere 2 to Ecovillage Norway: How the lessons from the world’s greatest experiment in closed-loop living apply to Ecovillage Design and Development.

Dr. Hawes is widelyknown for his eight years

as principle architect on the Biosphere 2 project in Oracle, Ariz. This three-acre enclosed environment housed over 3,000 different species in various constructed biomes including an ocean, rainforest and savannah. Eight people spent two years in Biosphere 2 with no inputs from outside the system, which included extensive food production, and waste recycling. In the first session Hawes will speak about this experience and relate it to his subsequent work as a teacher and ecovillage designer.

Dr. Phil Hawes, the principle architect of Biosphere 2, shown here, will speak March 13 and 27 at the Center for SPHERE, Page A an Ecology-Based Economy in Norway.

Area Events St. Patrick’s Day Boiled Dinner

WATERFORD — The Waterford World’s Fair Association will have a St. Patrick’s Day boiled dinner on Saturday, March 14, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the North Waterford Congregational Church on Route 35, across from Melby’s Market. The menu will consist of corned beef and/or ham with potato, cabbage, carrots, onions, yeast rolls, drink and homemade pies. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Takeout is available.

Benefit Dinner/Auction features ‘Dickering’

FRYEBURG — Some of the local stars from the Maine-based cable TV show, Down East Dickering, will preside over a Benefit Auction and Dinner on Saturday, March 14, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Fryeburg. The event is a fundraiser for Steve Warren, 26, a single father of two girls who was diagnosed with brain cancer. An old-fashioned baked bean dinner, with hot dogs, corn bread, coleslaw and dessert, will be served from 5 to 7 p.m., and the auction runs from 7 to 9 p.m. with Dickering stars Tony, Codfish and Duke and Bruce Thomas. The dinner costs $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages 5-12. The age four and under cost is the child’s age. For more information, contact Penny at 890-0708 or Jaime at 256-4274.

March Madness Senior Social

HARRISON — A giant Easter basket and a special surprise will both be given away at the March Madness Senior Social on Sunday, March 15, starting at noon in the Harrison Fire Station bays. This is a “do not miss” senior event, celebrating the upcoming arrival of spring and Easter. A roast beef dinner with all the fixings plus

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The venue for Saturday’s “Mud Season Messiah” — a widely anticipated community sing — has been changed.

“The Messiah is moving just up North High Street about half a mile,” said George Bradt, event organizer. “Due to a furnace malfunction at the Bridgton Town Hall, the sing is moving to the Highland Lake Resort at 115 North High Street.”

Woody Woodward, owner of the Highland Lake Resort, said, “Of course, we’d love to have you all here. The Messiah? It’s just the greatest piece of music ever composed,” responded Woodward

when Bradt called him to discuss the idea.

Dan A. Moore, widelyknown locally for his skills as a musician and accompanist, is the director for the “Mud Season Messiah.”

Moore, a Bridgtonian, also has a unique diversity of musical experience ranging from early music to the contemporary classics. He’s worked with amateur singers from solo to large groups, many musicals, church groups, and high school choruses, as both accompanist and director.

“I’m an enabler trying to help people be comfortable and perform at their best,”

beat signals the start of The Messiah at 6:30 p.m.

“We’ll be singing a shorter, ‘best of’ version of The Messiah, as selected by Dr. Bob Russell at USM, but if your favorites are not included, we’ll be happy to attempt them, too,” said Moore.

Everyone is invited to join in singing six thundering choruses of The Messiah, ending with the most famous of all: the Hallelujah Chorus.

“The Mud Season Messiah” is free and open to everyone and anyone — even listeners are welcome. To defray expenses, donations will be gratefully accepted at the door.

Breakfast to honor Dr. Alan Verrill

Dr. Alan Verrill, a physician at Bridgton Hospital, will be honored with the Ikaria Award for singular and outstanding contributions toward improving the lives of older adults at a benefit breakfast presented by SeniorsPlus.

The Fill the Plate Breakfast will be held on Friday, March 20 from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Auburn.

Tickets are $20 per person ($25 at the door) and are available at www.seniorsplus.org or by calling 795-4010. Sponsorship

opportunities are also available on the website.

Proceeds from the breakfast will benefit the Meals On Wheels nutrition program of SeniorsPlus. It is presented in conjunction with March For Meals, a national campaign of the Meals On Wheels Association of America.

Verrill will receive the Ikaria Award, named for Ikaria, a Greek island in the Aegean Sea. It is considered one of the world’s five “Blue Zones” — places where an estimated

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said Moore. “Scores of the world famous oratorio, composed in 1741, will be available to borrow.”

“Saturday’s weather forecast does call for an inch or two of snow, but compared to what our area has endured this winter a dusting of snow seems almost too minor to mention,” said coordinator Jane Morse from Harrison.

“The Highland Lake Resort offers plenty of parking, handicapped-accessibility and a more intimate setting than the cavernous Old Town Hall,” said Woodward.

A potluck supper, from 5 to 6 p.m., will be followed by vocal warmups. Dan’s down-

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one in three members of the population regularly lives an active life into their 90s. Each Ikaria awardee is honored for their contribution, which directly impacts older adults in our community to improve active, healthy aging.

Verrill has volunteered his time monthly since 2010 to the education programming at SeniorsPlus, which engages more than 1,000 people annually. “Beginning with a series titled ‘What’s Happening to My Body as It Ages?’ Alan Verrill has built a huge following as a result of the time he donates regularly to the education program at SeniorsPlus,” said Betsy Sawyer-Manter, executive director of SeniorsPlus. “He cares deeply about his audience and tailors his presentations to requests from participants. He is warm, interested, and engaging.”

Verrill is an internal medicine physician working as a hospitalist — a physician who specifically takes care

Dr. Alan Verrill of patients admitted to the hospital — at Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) and at Bridgton Hospital. He serves as Chief Medical Officer at Bridgton Hospital and Chief of Peer Review at CMMC. The youngest of six children, he grew up in Woodstock, attended Telstar High School in Bethel before studying VERRILL, Page 10A

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Spelling Bee winners at New Suncook The third Annual New Suncook PTA Spelling Bee took place March 2. The Spelling Bee includes students in grades three through five.

This year there were 20 brave students who were willing to test their spelling skills.

The student representing the fifth grade class who took first place was Marcos Barrionuevo. Second place went to third grader Maya Mahan. Third place went to another fifth grader, Virgil Neddenriep. Others who represented their class were Jack Bagdis, Samantha Stoker-

Ball, Tammy Brain, Reilly Brown, Dameon Doe, Austin Dormer, Joe Fox, Lucas Gosselin, Harper Greenblatt, Addyson Guptill, Dana Hamlin, Marina Leger, Maya Mahan, Brody McGrath, Aiden Mills, Laura Myers, Ethan St. Pierre and Skyler Stevens. Congratulations to all the participants.

To ease the cabin fever, with spring in sight, the Lovell United Church of Christ will be holding a Cabin Fever Potluck Supper and Talent Show on Friday, March 13.

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THURSDAY: Personal pan pizza, fresh salad bar, Goya black beans, diced pears, Goldfish.

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Monday, March 16 — Friday, March 20 MONDAY: Hot dog on whole grain bun, baked beans, low-fat cottage cheese, assorted sandwiches, diced pears.

TUESDAY: Cheeseburger on whole grain bun, potato wedges, assorted sandwiches, fresh salad bar, apples.

WEDNESDAY: Chicken patty, fish or veggie burger on whole grain bun, lettuce & tomato, pickle, assorted sandwiches, sweet potato fries, diced peaches.

THURSDAY: Sloppy Joe on whole grain bun, assorted sandwiches, fresh salad bar, ice cream cup, applesauce.

FRIDAY: Whole grain cheese stuffed crust pizza, assorted sandwiches, fresh salad bar, Goldfish, orange smiles.

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by Ethel Gilmore-Hurst Lovell Correspondent 925-3226 ehurst3@yahoo.com dish to share and if you have a talent, share that, too. Dinner will start at 5 p.m., with the show to follow. Last year this event featured our own Dave Mason, and at 97, he still can do those magic tricks. Spend an evening with neighbors and discuss the coming mud and black fly season. Friday the 13th might just turn out to be lucky for those who attend.

The talent is needed, so if you can sing, tap dance, tell jokes or twirl a baton, please contact Carolyn Carter at 928-2080.

Easter is the first week in April, and with that in mind the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library will have Jodi Smith holding another Pysanka class. Pysanka is the Ukrainian traditional method of coloring eggs with the waxresist method.

The process starts with drawing any type of design on an egg with wax, using a special tool. Once completed, the egg is dipped in different dyes. When the wax is carefully removed, it’s varnished, and the contents of the egg removed. The finished product is a sturdy, beautiful ornament. This class needs six participants, and those wanting to take part must sign up at the library or by phone.

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The warm days and cold nights are bringing all the maples to send their sap to be made into a wonderful elixir of golden syrup. Sure sounds yummy to me. Maine Maple Sunday is on March 22, and lots of places will be open to show folks how the syrup is made. Let them try it on ice cream, or on pancakes. Buy a bottle to take home.

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I was saddened to read about the passing of Charles “Chip” Tarr. He was in my class at Naples Elementary School, and graduated from there in June of 1964. He was a wonderful guy then, and I’m sure he was later as well. Condolences to his family from our Class of ‘64. He will be sadly missed.

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Last Thursday was a very sad day for me. I have volunteered at the New Suncook and have always run in and out when I had to do something at the school. Last Thursday I went to open the door and couldn’t. Mrs. Dunlea signaled me from the office window and directed me to a button to push, and the door opened. Puzzled, Linda informed me that there was a new procedure to gain admittance to the school. The New Suncook School doors are locked while the students are in class or doing other activities in the school. This does not reflect badly on those who made this decision for a lockdown. It meant that they were looking out for the safety of both students and teachers.

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The New Suncook School PTA Reflections Art Contest had many of the students taking part. This year’s theme was “The World Would be a Better Place If.” Logan Smith won with her drawing of Friendship in the Visual Arts Primary Division (K2). The third grade winner was Jordan Smith, who won in the Intermediate Division (grades 3-5), with her collage, “Keeping it Real.” The parents of the winners must have been very proud of their daughters. The winners’ artwork has been entered in the Maine State PTA contest. Each year a new theme is chosen for the students, who can pick from Visual Arts, Photography and Literature. All students are invited to take part next year with the theme of “Let Your Imagination Fly.”

The Lovell United Church of Christ will be holding a Flea Market and Bake Sale on Saturday, March 21, at the church, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Anyone spring cleaning who doesn’t know what to do with that funny looking jug Aunt Anne gave you, be kind and bring it to church; we’ll try to find a home for it. There will be wonderful goodies at the bake sale; you don’t have to do the cooking. Then there is the soup/sandwich lunch available, and it’s always great. Anyone who would like to donate items for the flea market can contact Jacky Stearns at 925-6838 for more information or a pickup.

At the Flea Market and Bake Sale, Pastor Alison Andrea will have table for the Bead for Life. This organization raises funds for Ugandan women who are poor and have little help to buy the beads to make the designs to sell. The money raised is like grants, helping the women to become self-sufficient.

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BALDWIN Sat., Sun., March 21, 22 — Maine Maple Sunday Celebration, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, Grandpa Joe’s Sugar House, 163 Murch Rd., No. Baldwin. FMI: 787-2903, 7873300.

BRIDGTON Sat., March 14 — Auditions for Lake Region Community Theatre’s The Addams Family, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Stevens Brook Elementary School.

Sat., March 14 — Free Wine Tasting, wines of Northern Spain, noon to 5:30 p.m., J.Decor, 31 Main St. Sat., March 14 — Corned Beef & Cabbage Boiled Dinner

by Bridgton/Fryeburg Knights, 5 p.m., St. Joseph Church, 225 So. High St. Sat., March 14 — Mud Season Messiah Sing Along, potluck 5 p.m., sing 6:30 p.m., Highland Lake Resort, 115 No. High St. Sun., March 15 — Healing Prayer Service with Father Richard Rice, head of Catholic Charismatic Renewal, all welcome, 1:30 to 3 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 225 So. High St. FMI: 831-1895.

Sun., March 15 — Corned Beef Dinner, 5 p.m., So. Bridgton Congregational Church. Reservations: Edna, 647-5186.

Mon., March 16 — Playgroup, 10 a.m., Community Center.

Mon., March 16 — Foster Care Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Community Center.

Tue., March 17 — Luck for Littles, St. Patrick’s Day crafts, all day, Children’s Room, library.

Tue., March 17 — Opportunity Alliance, 2 p.m., Community Center.

Tue., March 17 — Auditions for Lake Region Community Theatre’s The Addams Family, 7 to 9 p.m., Stevens Brook Elementary School.

Wed., March 18 — Hospital Guild Thrift Shop reopens with spring & summer clothes, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., 173 Main St. Wed., March 18 — Lenten Lunch hosted by First Congregational Church, noon, St. Joseph Church, 225 So. High St. Fri., March 20 — Stories and Crafts about spring, all day, Children’s Room, library.

Fri., March 20 — Girl Scout Troop #1939, 3:30 p.m., Community Center.

Sat., March 21 — Sunrise Hike up Bald Pate Mountain, meet Jon Evans at 6 a.m. at main parking lot, Rte. 107, So. Bridgton. FMI: 647-4352.

Sat., March 21 — Author talk, Blaize Nolynne, author of The Captain’s Last Year: One Year to Live, Fighting the Flame and Cancer, 10 a.m., library.

BROWNFIELD Fri., March 13 — Family Fun Night, “Minute To Win It meets The Amazing Race,” 6 to 8 p.m., Community Center.

Sat., March 14 — Brownfield Lions Dance with Bullwinkle Jones, 8 p.m. to midnight, Brownfield Lions Den, Rtes. 5 & 113.

Tue., March 17 ­— Adult Play Group, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Community Center.

CASCO Sun., March 15 — Recycled Art Workshop, 2 to 3 p.m., library.

Wed., March 18 — Christ in the Passover, presented by Jews for Jesus, 6:30 p.m., Casco Alliance

Church, 450 Roosevelt Trl. FMI: 344-5370.

Thur., March 19 — Let’s Talk About It, A Cold Day for Murder by Dana Stabenow, 1:30 to 3 p.m., library.

Sat., March 21 — Community Roasted Turkey Supper, 5 p.m., Casco Alliance Church, 450 Roosevelt Trl. FMI: 344-5370.

Sun., March 22 — Maple Sunday Pancake Breakfast by Crooked River Snowmobile Club, 8 to 11 a.m., Crescent Lake Community Hall.

Sun., March 22 — Maine Maple Sunday Celebration, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sweet William’s, 66 Spiller Rd. FMI: 6277362.

Sun., March 22 — Missionaries Jeff & Heather Williams on their work in Cambodia, 9:30 a.m., Casco Alliance Church, 450 Roosevelt Trl. FMI: 344-5370.

Sun., March 22 — Suicide Prevention Training, noon (also March 26), library. RSVP: 627-4541.

DENMARK Fri., March 13 ­ — Moderate hike to Pleasant Mountain, Denmark,

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

Fri., March 20 — Easy but longer hike to Foss Mountain, Eaton, N.H.,

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

FRYEBURG Thur., March 12 — Kinderkonzerts with Portland Symphony Orchestra, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy. RSVP: 935-9232.

Thur., March 12 — Joe DeVito workshop on La Donna del Lago, 3 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy.

Fri., March 13 — Fryeburg Academy Talent Show, 7 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy.

Sat., March 14 — Met Opera Live in HD, La Donna del Lago, 1 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy.

FMI: 935-9232.

Sat., March 14 — Benefit Dinner & Silent Auction for Steve Warren, dinner 5 p.m., auction 7 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church.

Sun., March 22 — Maine Maple Sunday Celebration, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Weston’s Farm, 48 River Rd. FMI: 935-2567.

Sun., March 22 — Sumner McKane docu-exhibit, The Maine Frontier, 2 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy.

FMI: 935-9232.

HARRISON Sat., March 14 — Public Irish Supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Ronald G. St. John Post #9328, Waterford Rd. Sun., March 15 — March Madness Senior Social, dinner at noon, followed by games, Fire Station bays. RSVP: 5832241.

Mon., March 16 — Tree Identification Workshop with naturalist Chris Lewey, 4:30 p.m., library. FMI: 583-2970.

WINES OF NORTHERN SPAIN — J.Decor, 31 Main Street, Bridgton, will hold a free wine tasting, featuring wines of Northern Spain, on Saturday, March 14, from noon to 5:30 p.m. Spain is the third-largest producer of wine in the world, and as such offers an unprecedented number of wine styles. This tasting, which is open to the public, will feature beautiful single-varietal wines, including an Albarino, a Mencia and a Tempranillo.

Wed., March 18 — Cooking with Karen: Label-Reading Basics, 2 sessions at noon and 6 p.m., library. FMI: 583-2970.

Sun., March 22 — Maine Maple Sunday Celebration, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dad’s Maple Sugar Shack, 1061 Naples Rd. FMI: 583-6036.

Sun., March 22 — Harrison Lions Club Turkey Dinner, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Lion’s Den. NAPLES Thur., March 12 — K-3 Lego Club, 4 to 5 p.m., library.

Fri., Sat., March 13, 14 — Youth Baseball, Softball League sign ups, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Fri., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., Town Office.

Sat., March 14 — Read to Kendall the Therapy Dog, 10 a.m., library.

Mon., March 16 — Food Basket & Kyrie’s Kitchen, 1 to 3 p.m., Town Hall Gym. FMI: 615-3226.

Wed., March 18 — Book Discussion, Wild: Lost and Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed, 2 p.m., library.

Wed., March 18 — Way Gathering, 7 p.m., Naples Methodist Church. FMI: 6934535, 671-1703.

Sat., March 21 — New England Boiled Dinner, 4:30 to 6 p.m., United Methodist Church of Good Fellowship, 1000 Roosevelt Trail.

LOVELL Fri., March 13 — Cabin Fever Potluck Supper & Talent Show, dinner 5 p.m., show to follow, Lovell United Church of Christ, Rte. 5. FMI: 928-2080.

Sat., March 21 — Flea Market & Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Lovell United Church of Christ, Rte. 5. FMI: 925-6838.

Sat., March 21 — Free eBook Readers for Beginners

chitect Dr. Phil Hawes, 7 to 9 p.m., Center for an Ecology-Based Economy, 447 Main St. FMI: 7392101.

Sat., March 14 — Infant CPR Class, 8:30 to 10 a.m., Ripley Bldg., 193 Main St., Norway. FMI: 743-1562, ext. 6951.

Sat., March 14 — Snowshoe Trek along Presumpscot River Trail

by Portland Water District, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., meet at Sebago Lake Ecology Center, Standish.

Sat., March 14 — Oxford Hills Honey Bee Club workshop on spring maintenance, 1 p.m., Extension Center, 9 Olson Rd., So. Paris. Public welcome. FMI: farrout@roadrunner.com Sat., March 14 — Portland Polar Dip (rescheduled from Feb. 21), 2 p.m., East End Beach, base of Eastern Prom, Portland.

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Sat., March 14 — Swingin’ Bears Square Dance, 7 to 10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, 100 Pine St., So. Paris. FMI: 782-4050.

Tue., March 17 — Swim Clinic for triathletes and others begins, runs thru April 21, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Saint Joseph College, White’s Bridge Rd., Standish.

Wed., March 18 — Free Community Lunch, Jewelry & Magazine Swap, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Otisfield Community Hall, Rte. 121, Otisfield. FMI: 627-4374, 539-4368.

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HARRISON — Naturalist Chris Lewey returns to the Harrison Village Library on Monday, March 16, at 4:30 p.m. for the second of three programs he will be offering this spring — a Tree Identification Workshop. Learn more about the woody plants by looking at the details and differences in strategies of our common deciduous and evergreen trees. This active workshop will offer an introduction on the use of “keys” and some basics for winter tree identification; participants will then work in teams using the keys and identifying specimens. For more information, call the library at 583-2970.

Swim clinic trains athletes for triathlons

STANDISH — Lisa Pardi, Saint Joseph’s College’s aquatics supervisor, is proud to announce an upcoming swim clinic that, among other benefits, is perfect for athletes training for triathlons. The clinic occurs on Tuesdays from March 17 through April 21, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Saint Joseph’s College on White’s Bridge Road in Standish. Participants can expect to work on improving their stroke, speed, and increasing their endurance. Guest speakers will discuss sighting, transitioning, nutrition and wetsuit swimming. The clinic is open to the public, and the registration cost is $100. For more information and to register, visit www.sjcme.edu/alfond/swim-lessons

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OTISFIELD — Got cabin fever yet? Come and swap coping stories with your neighbors at the next free Otisfield Community Lunch, Jewelry and Magazine Swap on Wednesday, March 18,

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dessert will be served at noon, followed by bingo with prizes, a guess jar, and the special giveaways. Cost is $8 for Harrison seniors (55 and over) and $10 for senior visitors. Reservations are required and seating is limited; call Paula at 583-2241 or stop by the Harrison Town Office to buy a ticket.

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Wed., March 18 — Breastfeeding Class, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Harper Ctr., Ripley Bldg., 193 Main St., Norway.

FMI: 743-1562, ext. 6951.

Thur., March 19 — SCORE workshop, “Financial Planning for Start-up Businesses,” 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Norway Town Office, 19 Danforth St., Norway. FMI: 743-0499.

Fri., March 20 — Breakfast honoring Bridgton Hospital Physician Dr. Alan Verrill, SeniorsPlus volunteer, 7 to 9 a.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Auburn. FMI: 795-4010.

Fri., March 20 — Oxford County Educators Assn.Retired, 10:30 a.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School.

Fri., March 20 — “Is there Gold in Carroll County?” with John Hartog, 7 p.m., Effingham Historical Society, Effingham, N.H. Sat., Sun., March 21, 22 — Shrek Jr. by Fiddlehead Children’s Theater, 1 & 6 p.m.

Sat., 1 p.m. Sun., Fiddlehead Art & Science Center, 25 Shaker Rd., Gray. RSVP: 657-2244.

Sun., March 22 — Babysitter training certification class, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Alfond Ctr., Saint Joseph College, Standish. FMI: 893-6615.

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RAYMOND Thur., March 12 — Raymond Food Pantry, 4 to 6 p.m., Lake Region Baptist Church, 1273 Main St. FMI: 232-5830.

Sat., Sun., March 21, 22 — Maine Maple Sunday Celebration, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Balsam Ridge Maple Products, 140 Egypt Rd. FMI: 655-4474.

SWEDEN Wed., March 18 — Sweden Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sweden Church basement, 137 Bridgton Rd. FMI: 647-4429, 647-5399.

WATERFORD Sat., March 14 — St. Patrick’s Day Boiled Dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m., No. Waterford Congregational Church, Rte. 25 across from Melby’s.

Wed., March 18 — Rev. Petra Smyth on her trip to the Holy Land, 7 p.m., Waterford Congregational Church.

Thur., March 19 — Community Potluck Supper, 6 p.m., Wilkins Community House, Waterford Flat, Plummer Hill Rd. Sat., Sun., March 21, 22 — Maine Maple Sunday Celebration, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. both days, McAllister’s Farms Sugarhouse, 25-A Five Kezars Rd. FMI: 890-0318.

Sun., March 22 — Maple Sunday Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m., No. Waterford Church.

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from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Otisfield Community Hall, Route 121, Otisfield. The menu is beans, hot dogs, pulled pork, coleslaw, salads, chocolate cake, gingerbread with whipped cream, rhubarb punch, coffee and tea. Please call Nancy Coombs at 627-4374 if you need a ride, or Dave McVety at 539-4368 if you would like to help at the lunch.

A visit to the Holy Land

Country living Building, 193 Main Street, in Norway. Nurse Gail Martel will lead the Brennan. Bring a friend or neighbor and a dish to share and enjoy class, which will cover the facts of breastfeeding, and help to dispel chatting with new and old friends. Rolls and beverage will be prothe myths about it. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends vided. Folks from surrounding communities are welcome to attend. breastfeeding for all babies. For more information or to register, call New England Boiled Dinner the Family Birthplace at 743-1562, ext. 6951. There is a $10 fee per NAPLES — The United Methodist Church of Good Fellowship couple. Preregistration with payment is required. will be serving an old-fashioned New England Boiled Dinner on Cooking: lable-reading basics Saturday, March 21, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The dinner includes smoked HARRISON — Nutrition Aide Karen Toohey of the University shoulder (ham), corned beef, potatoes, cabbage, carrots, onions, turof Maine Cooperative Extension will present the second in her series nip and homemade rolls and pies. Cost is $8, and all are welcome. The of cooking-related programs, “Cooking with Karen: Label-Reading church is located at 1000 Roosevelt Trail in Naples.

Basics,” in two sessions on Wednesday, March 18, at noon and 6 p.m.

Harrison Lions Turkey Dinner at Harrison Village Library. What should you be looking for on those HARRISON — A dinner of turkey with all the fixings will be food labels? What are the current nutritional guidelines? Samples, recipes and advice will be available. This program is free and open served by the Harrison Lions Club on Sunday, March 22, from 4:30 to the public, but preregistration is requested by calling the library at to 6:30 p.m. at the Lion’s Den, behind the Block Building with parking in the rear. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 10 and 583-2970. under. Proceeds support community activities.

WATERFORD — Reverend Petra Smyth, pastor of the Waterford Congregational Church, will present a PowerPoint program on her November trip to Israel and Jordan on Wednesday, March 18, at 7 Upcoming at Casco Alliance Church p.m., upstairs at the Waterford Library. A question and answer session CASCO — The Casco Alliance Church, 450 Roosevelt Trail, is will follow, and then you will be invited to sample snacks typical of offering three upcoming events, as follows: those served in the Holy Land.

• Wednesday, March 18, 6:30 p.m. — “Christ in the Passover” We And You (WAY) gathering presented by Jews for Jesus.

• Saturday, March 21, 5 p.m. — Community Roasted Turkey NAPLES — A We And You (WAY) gathering is starting in our area, and will be meeting on Wednesday, March 18, at 7 p.m. at the Supper, with mashed potatoes, vegetables and dessert. Jeff and Naples Methodist Church. The gathering will promote and respect Heather Williams, missionaries to Cambodia, will share about work differences and likenesses which connect us together. Please join in Cambodia after the meal.

• Sunday, March 22, 9:30 a.m. — Missionaries Jeff and Heather others for a special experience, filled with enlightenment and excitement. Refreshments will be served; future gatherings will be held on Williams will share about their work in Cambodia. A potluck lunthe third Wednesday of each month: April 15, May 20, etc. For more cheon will follow the service.

For more information, call the church at 344-5370. information, call Nancylou at 693-4535 or Marc at 671-1703.

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NORWAY — The Family Birthplace at Stephens Memorial WATERFORD — The Wilkins Community House will host a Hospital announces an upcoming Breastfeeding Class for new and Community Potluck Supper on Thursday, March 19 at 6 p.m. The experienced mothers on Wednesday, March 18, from 6:30 to 8:30 community house is located on Plummer Hill in Waterford Flat next p.m. in the Harper Conference Center at the Ripley Medical Office to the church. Hosts for this month are Myra Maltby and Marion

‘Docu-exhibit, The Maine Frontier

FRYEBURG — Sumner McKane presents his live, multimedia “docu-exhibit,” The Maine Frontier on Sunday, March 22, at 2 p.m. at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at Fryeburg Academy.

Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for students. Preorder online at www.fryeburgacademy.org/tickets or call 935-9232. The LHE/PAC is located at 18 Bradley Street in Fryeburg.

Babysitter course certifies students

STANDISH — Saint Joseph’s College will offer a babysitter training certification class on Sunday, March 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Harold Alfond Center on its Standish campus. The course provides children, ages 11 to 15, with the information and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children in the absence of parents or guardians. Participants completing the course will earn an American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training certificate. The cost is $75 (or $65 for recertification) for members of the community. To register and learn more about Red Cross classes at Saint Joseph’s, visit www. sjcme.edu/alfond/redcross. For more information, call 893-6615.

Retired teachers begin their 2015 schedule (Continued from Page A) the formation of the society, and talked about how the fire department has worked over the years to protect the people of Boston. The city’s fire department, begun in 1678, was the first municipally-supported fire department and the first paid fire department in the New World. Early on, pumps were carried by two men, because the pump had

no wheels. Every house had leather buckets to help put out fires in an emergency. For some time, rattles were used to awaken people to the danger of a fire. The advent of telegraph lines made news of fires travel much quicker, and helped firemen arrive at the site of fires much faster.

Some of the innovations of the Boston Fire Department was a steam-powered fire

engine in 1859, the first fireboat in the U.S. in 1873, and motorized vehicles for use in suburban or hilly areas in 1910. The last horse-drawn engine was retired in 1923.

In early times, water mains were constructed from hollowed out logs. Gerber also described the kinds of gear firemen have used over the years, and had several items to display. The gradual transi-

tion from pumps carried by hand to today’s impressive equipment is fascinating to consider.

Gerber told of several famous fires in Boston and made a connection to Maine for his listeners. The Great Boston Fire of 1872 destroyed 776 buildings, spread over 65 acres, and resulted in 30 deaths, including 12 firemen. In 1889, there was a

ings. One of Boston’s recent fire commissioners was from East Millinocket. The program was very well-received, and Gerber’s enthusiasm for the topic was obvious.

Retired teachers or anyone who worked for a school in any capacity is encouraged to join the group. The meetings are brief and the programs are informative, often helpful, and entertaining.

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Thanksgiving Day fire that also killed firemen. Soon after the fireboat was acquired in 1873, a very bad fire burned to the waterfront.

During one of the fires, the Old South Meeting House was saved by a fire company that had come down from Portsmouth, N.H. to help.

The 1942 Coconut Grove fire resulted in 490 deaths and changes in fire codes for build-

nutrition, a safety check, and a visit to these vulnerable adults.

The majority of the consumers of Meals On Wheels are on a low fixed income.

“Keeping up with the demand for Meals On Wheels is a challenge, especially as our population continues to age,” said Ms. Sawyer-Manter.

“We are holding this event to help fund the program and to keep the waiting list to a minimum.”

The overall program goal of SeniorsPlus is to assist older adults and adults with disabilities in our tri-county area to remain at home safely for as long as possible. The overwhelming majority of older adults (greater than 95% in an AARP survey) wish to remain at home until they die.

The mission of SeniorsPlus is “to enrich the lives of seniors and adults with disabilities.”

SeniorsPlus believes in supporting the independence, dignity, and quality of life of those it serves. Established in 1972, SeniorsPlus covers Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford Counties and serves more than 10,000 individuals annually. The agency focuses on older adults, adults with disabilities, and families and offers a network of support, including information and assistance, short-term care management, Medicare counseling, caregiver support and respite, health and wellness education, Options Counseling, and Meals On Wheels and congregate dining.

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FA athletes: Great experiences FRYEBURG — “Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive, who is youer than you.”

Fryeburg Academy senior Liuke Yang believes the above short quote by Dr. Seuss represents a lot of what sports mean to high school students.

“Sports are a way to challenge and push yourself, both physically and mentally. Through this process, you find what makes you, you. And that is something that only sports can do. We dribble the basketball, race on the track, cheer on our peers, and gracefully shred the gnar as we ski down the slopes, without thinking about how it is impacting our lives,” said Yang during his opening comments at last week’s Fryeburg Academy Winter Sports Night. “We are set on one goal, which is to win. This is the sporting spirit. However, if we widen the perspective, we will find that the decisions we make help us understand more about ourselves.

We find what we’re good at and improve upon that, and if we do fail at our task, we are given a chance to focus on our weaknesses and turn them into strengths. In doing so, we develop our own identity and ultimately, grow and mature through the process.”

Yang added, “Sports also teach honesty, integrity, and frankness. These are the qualities that athletes will keep with them as they go through life. By playing sports fairly and with the competitive spirit, we learn to accept failures and disappointments that come our way and to make renewed efforts to achieve success the next time. There will be times when we fail at our jobs and duties, however, if we lose hope and give up, we will never progress in life.

Instead, we should take things with an open heart and learn from our mistakes. Turn those weaknesses into strengths.

Pick yourself up. And amazing things will happen.”

During his time at Fryeburg Academy, Yang — who has

WRESTLER Trevor Henschel is congratulated by Dean of Student Life Charlie Tryder during the Fryeburg Academy Winter Sports Recognition Night. participated in cross country, crazy spaghetti dinners and basketball, Ultimate Frisbee, the silent bus rides home from indoor and outdoor track, and long away games. I wouldn’t has been a captain, all-confer- be here speaking to you guys ence selection and a steady if it weren’t for a friend chalhonor roll student at Fryeburg lenging me to try out basketAcademy the last four years ball. Sports have given me a — has met countless people new passion in life and I am who share the same love of glad that I have spent the past four years of my life doing sports as he does.

“These people range from them.”

To all underclassmen, 6-foot-8 basketball players who come from across the Yang wished them good luck globe to local distance run- next year and a few parting ners who have excelled at the pieces of wisdom.

“Try something new. national level. I learn through boarding students about the Challenge your friend to play role of basketball and other a sport. You only have four sports in their countries, while years, so you might as well the local runners teach me make the most of it,” he said. how to utilize my surround- “And lastly, to all seniors, ings in order to make me let’s get ready for our final a better athlete. I learn that high school sports season!”

Athletic Director Sue certain practices are common in other countries, such Thurston started the recogas drinking hot water during nition evening by honoring workouts and every once in FA Special Olympians, whose a while, when I’m running creed is, “Let me win, but if with my teammates, I’ll find I cannot win, let me be brave a new trail that I’ve never run in the attempt.” Recognized before,” he said. “By doing Olympians were: Ben Charles, fourth place sports, I have discovered and learned more about the finish and a silver medal in world and this aspect, to me, Dual Ski; Courtney Ela, fifth place is what makes sports all the more fun…My high school gold as an Alpine beginner; Aaron Hennessy, fifth experience wouldn’t have been complete without all the place and a silver in level 2 Alpine; Reed Wales, gold medal in Nordic; Star Young, silver and a gold in Dual Ski. Next up, skiing Junior Patrick Carty spoke about the Nordic team, while senior David Olson talked about the alpine squad.

“What would you define as a successful season? For some it would be winning state championships or being undefeated. However, I think that we can all agree that having fun and competing would be the most important part of a successful season,” Olson said. “With that in mind, I feel that we had a very successful season. Not only did we have a lot of fun, but some of us made it to the qualifiers for the Maine team. Two people who really made this season fun for us were Coach Dyer and Coach Jones, They always had something to joke about. Their ability to instruct us and improve our skills was extraordinary. We really appreciate all they taught us.

They’ve taught us what we TRYING SEASON — The Raider girls’ basketball season can use in our future, both on had its ups and downs, which pulled the team together, and off the mountain.” junior guard Julia Quinn said.

Olson added that Coaches

PROUD OF THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENT — The Raider boys’ indoor track & field squad received the Maine Principals’ Association Good Sportsmanship Award this past winter.

(Photos by Maria Maillett/FA)

Dyer and Jones always had “all of our backs, and knew exactly what we needed to do on every course. I feel comfortable saying they are the best coaches I’ve ever had and would I like to thank them for the best season I’ve ever had.”

He also thanked Thurston, “without her, we would have never made it to Cranmore to practice and become the awesome skiers we are!”

Next up, junior cheerleader Kaylee Barbozza.

“Cheerleading as a sport, yes I said sport… is a lot different than any other sport.

We have a whole season’s worth of practices for only 2 minutes and 30 seconds to prove to those judges what we have. They don’t care about who’s gotten injured, who’s quit, or the rough times. They don’t care if at practice every single one of your stunts was flawless and then when you hit the competition floor, you crumble. Those 2 minutes and 30 seconds is all that counts,” she said. “Competition season stresses us out to the max.

Once we have our nine-hour practice with our hired NCA coach, I can’t think of anything else. My mind is constantly running through our new routine, while we’re trying to balance our weekly tumbling classes, games, and remembering all the cheers and their different moves.”

Every year, someone gets injured the week of competition, “its kind of a tradition,” Kaylee said.

This year with only nine girls on the squad, the Raiders could ill afford to lose anyone.

“A broken foot later for one of our girls and we have to redo everything. Tensions were high and another girl left so we’re down to seven. I guess you can say that we’re all pretty stressed out. So stressed out that we all should have just gave up and spent the rest of our time praying that we could go back to normal. But instead Mrs. Thurston sat us all down and gave us some words of wisdom. By the end of the talk, my team was almost in tears.

Okay, so we all did cry a little actually,” she recalled.

“When she was leaving she threw money on the table and said, ‘Go, go bowling.

Forget practice. Forget cheer, go bowling. Walk there in this snowstorm as a team and go.’ When she said that my whole team looked around the room with a flustered look. I had so many things running through my mind. I wanted to just jump up and yell, ‘Two days before competition?!’ but I took a deep breath and smiled. It was totally worth it when we went. We all had so much fun. Our competition wasn’t even crossing any of our minds. Even though I came in dead last at bowling, it still felt like Mrs. Thurston handed us all a million dollars each. My team wasn’t the team that wanted to claw each other’s eyes out when tensions were high, this was my team.”

The Raiders placed eighth, two slots out of qualifying for States.

“So many smiles appeared when we heard how we placed, to know that we pushed through the injuries and bad times and beat the teams with 23 girls when we only had seven at 10 o’clock on a Monday night in Augusta — made my heart whole. Eighth place felt like first to us,” Kaylee told her classmates. “We couldn’t do it without each other, our Coach Jillian Tetrault or Mrs. Thurston. And with that we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Thank you to my team for pushing through it all and only dropping me on my head a few times. So to be honest, being stuck with the same girls for two consecutive seasons is just asking for a million cat fights, but some days…it’s truly a blessing.”

Next was junior Alexis Down, who spoke about the Nordic girls’ team, followed

by Henry Santana regarding the FA boys’ basketball team.

NATIONAL SNOWBOARDING CHAMP, Freddy McCarthy (right) pictured with his older sister, Sarie, and his younger brother Henry.

Local ‘rider’ national champ

Freddy McCarthy is a national snowboarding champion.

Freddy is a student at Sierra Nevada College in Tahoe. He grew up in Sebago and attended Lake Region High School. He also spent his last year of high school at Carrabasset Valley Academy at Sugarloaf, where he graduated.

Freddy just competed in the U.S. Collegiate Ski/ Snowboard Association National Championships held at Mt. Bachelor in Bend, Oregon over the course of last week.

He won the Snowboard Cross Race, taking the national championship title for SBX and led his team to the win for the SBX USCSA National Championship, besting a field of 21 schools!

Freddy also won the Slopestyle Event, and led his team to the national championship title for that event, as well.

To watch Freddy’s four boarder-cross runs, go to the link provided: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/59562947 (If you want to fast forward to his runs, you can find his first run at 17:18, his second run at 29:30, his 3rd run at 41:16 and his final winning run at 56:18.)

“With the massive popularity of snowboarding in Lake Tahoe, the SNC snowboard team has grown into a national powerhouse. The men’s team is undefeated at the USCSA National Championships, and each year the program aims to attract better riders and develop a schedule around some of the best events in snowboarding,” according to the college’s website. “The team focuses on all aspects of snowboarding, including freeriding, racing, and park riding, with riders competing in every discipline — boardercross, giant slalom, halfpipe and slopestyle.”

Laker athletes all-star picks The winter season proved to be a successful one at Lake Region. Athletic Director Paul True reported at the Feb. 25 school board meeting that each sports program qualified for the post-season.

Some highlights: Good Sports — The Lake Region Indoor Track & Field girls’ squad captured the school’s third “Good Sportsmanship” banner this school year. Football and boys’ soccer brought home the coveted banners this past fall.

All-Conference selections included: Kate Hall, indoor track Jackson Lesure (second team) and Nathan Smith (third team) for boys’ basketball.

Sarah Hancock (first team) and CeCe Hancock (third team) for girls’ basketball. Sarah was also named an All-Academic player, and was selected to compete in the annual McDonald’s All-State Game, which features the top 10 seniors from Classes A-B in the West against the best from the East at Husson University in Bangor.

Brittany Perreault and Casey Wentworth were named All-Conference cheerleaders as the Laker squad reached the state championships.

Taylor Davis was an All-State selection in alpine skiing. He won both the slalom and giant slalom at the Western Maine Conference championship, and was second in the slalom at the State Meet. Taylor had posted the fastest time in the giant slalom, but fell on his second run.

Girls’ Lacrosse will move up to varsity status this spring following school board approval. The program had been operated at the “club” and junior varsity levels, but now makes the jump to prime time.

AD True said early sign-up numbers place the sport at about 24 players, which there is hope that the program fields both a varsity and junior varsity squad. Lacrosse is a “pay-to-play” sport at the high school. Fees cover transportation and game officials.

Spring sports begin in just a few weeks. Pitchers and catchers for baseball and softball report on March 23. “…I had the privilege of being one of the three captains…There were more high moments than low moments this season which is why it was such a success. We finished the season with a record of 9-9 and hosted a prelim game against GNG. Although losing in that game, we were all happy with our season,” Henry said. “With me being a senior, I will miss a lot of things that we did as team.

I will miss the competitiveness in practices. I will miss our famous pre-game ritual of sleeping on the bus rides to away games; I will miss seeing Coach Saunders yell

at the refs; I will miss waking up early on Saturdays and Sundays to have practice. I know the dorm students will miss missing Thanksgiving break and half of Christmas break because we had games during those breaks. I can see Winston over there tearing up.

Most of all, I will miss my team. All the arguments, all the laughs, that’s what made this whole experience special.”

He added, “To all the underclassmen, I hope you work as hard you can this offseason and continue to make this program as great as it is.

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Raider honors

All Conference Fryeburg Academy athletes either selected by the league coaches or their finish in the League Championship meet: Jon Burk — basketball, honorable mention Matt Boucher — wrestling Mackenzie Buzzell — basketball, third team Patrick Carty — Nordic skiing Sophie Duane-Leavitt — alpine skiing Angel Escalante — wrestling Ryan Gullikson — basketball, first team Trevor Henschel — wrestling Anna Lastra — indoor track Alexis L’Heureux-Carland — basketball, honorable mention Harrison Leavitt — alpine skiing Jared Marshall — alpine skiing Brianna Perreault — cheering Julia Quinn — basketball, second team Conor Smith — wrestling Eli Thompson — indoor track Luike Yang — indoor track Victor Yang — indoor track All Academic: Seniors with at least a 3.2 grade point average and receiving a varsity letter: Donavan Brown — indoor track Jonathan Burk — basketball Liz Grzyb — Nordic Skiing Trevor Henschel — wrestling Tryggvi Hilsman — wrestling David Olson — alpine skiing Thu Pham — indoor track TJ Rose — indoor track Mary Shea — alpine skiing Ali Upton — indoor track Dat Vu — indoor track Luike Yang — indoor track Tyler Yang — indoor track Special Recognition: Pat Carty placed fourth in the Nordic State Skate race and seventh in the Classic Race.

Last weekend at the New England qualifier, Pat was named to Team Maine and teammate Christian Bedell was also selected to the Team Maine U16 Team were and will move onto to the New England Championships in the next 2 weeks.

At that qualifier, first-year Nordic race team members Emily Carty and Ben Caffrey were selected as second alternates to those teams, as well.

Mary Shea finished eighth in the Alpine Giant Slalom, and Jared Marshall finished seventh in the Slalom.

Also in skiing, first-year student Owen Burk competed in the State Meet as a skimeister. That means that during the two-day State Meet over February vacation, he competed in the Slalom at Mt. Abrams and then flew over to Starks for a 5K ski race, then woke up the next day to do it again!

Julia Quinn and Jonathan Burk have both been named the recipients of the Harry True Basketball Awards, which are presented in the spring. Jon will be playing in the Senior All Star game.

Trevor Henschel recorded his 100-career victory back in December.

The Wrestling team finished as the Class B Western Maine runners-up. At the State Meet, Angel Excalante placed fourth; Willy Macfawn placed third; Trevor and Conor Smith were state runner-ups. As a result of his finish in the State Meet, Trevor went to the State qualifier and he will represent Maine at the New Englands.

These men were selected by their opponents to receive the Class B West Sportsmanship banner in wrestling.

The Boys Indoor Track Team was recipient of the Class B West Sportsmanship Banner!

At the State Indoor Meet, Eli Thompson was fourth in the 200 and sixth in the 55 meters; TJ Rose was third in the mile; Skye Collins was fifth in the 55 and fifth in the 200; and Anna Lastra was second in the two mile.

Victor Yang received a coat that will be embroidered with Class B State Champion in the High Jump, where he jumped 6-feet-4.

Winter Three-Star Jackets presented to: Donovan Brown, Makayla Cooper, Baha Demir, Laura Friedman, Hannah Frye, Alicia Gerrish, Katherine Parker, Tommy Remedis, Conor Smith, Henry Santana, Spencer Thomas, Nicole Thurston and Dat Vu. Raider Awards Wrestling: Raider Award to Conor Smith; Raider Award to Trevor Henschel Girls’ Indoor Track: MVP to Skye Collins; Coach’s Award to Anna Lastra Boys’ Indoor Track: MVP to Xiaoyu Yang; Coach’s RAIDER HONORS, Page B

GOOD SPORTS — Fellow opposing wrestlers and coaches selected Fryeburg Academy to receive this year’s Good Sportsmanship Award for 2015. Raider wrestlers proudly displayed the banner during last week’s recognition night.

(Photos by Maria Maillett/FA)

Raider winter sports recognition (Continued from Page B) Don’t take all of it for granted because before you know it, you will be a senior in my position. It has been an honor to be a part of such a great program, a great team, and such a great family.”

Next was junior Emily McDermith speaking about the FA girls’ indoor track & field team. “…Although we were small in numbers it was clear we had a multitude of talent. Every week, it seemed a new girl was getting faster, jumping and throwing farther. At our Western Maine Conference meet, we had a day to be proud of. We were able to gather 50 points, which earned us sixth place out of 14 teams. Finishing in the top half was a great achievement for this young team. From there, four girls qualified for the State Meet. We placed 11th out of 28 teams and we couldn’t be prouder. From there, two girls proceeded onto New Englands to represent Fryeburg Academy in Boston. We had a great season and this young team looks forward to a bright future.”

TJ Rose and Liuke Yang spoke about the boys’ squad.

Liuke: Now rather than write a long and boring speech highlighting our indoor track season, TJ and I decided to do something different, which will hopefully give you an understanding of our sport.

TJ: Do you ever just go out for a run? Probably not, sometimes it’s just not fun. I mean, after 15 minutes, your legs weigh a ton and you feel like giving up, but you can’t cause you haven’t won.

Liuke: Now I know track isn’t as exciting as a basketball game. Running around in circles, man, it gets pretty lame. But finishing races, jumping and throwing great distances, Well, let me tell you, there’s no feeling the same.

TJ: Our season began in

late November. It was cold and miserable, plus we didn’t race until December. But with effort and perseverance comes results. Our coach told us that, and that’s something we did remember.

Liuke: When our first meet came, we didn’t know what to expect. For it was the season opener, and we had to earn some respect. We saw my buddy Victor jump 6-foot-4.

And we were like, yo, high jump’s something he’s perfect.

TJ: This season had many interesting events, including some very late nights spent.

But at the end of the day, it was all worth it because we had given our 100 percent.

Next was senior Mary Shea, who spoke on the alpine ski team. Then, senior Trevor Henschel on wrestling.

Trevor Henschel: “…At the beginning of this season I was trying to picture how the 2015 wrestling team was going to look like. I imagined a big team maybe 20 people because there are 14 varsity spots, I figured having 6 JV spots would be good, everyone would have a training partner. Well no, we ended our season with seven eligible wrestlers, six out of those seven wrestlers being seniors, shout out to you Matt Boucher for being a junior and not getting hurt or diseased. I also imagined a healthy team, no injuries, maybe one or two broken fingers per person that would be good but nothing detrimental. Well no, I was wrong there too. This season, we had a grand total of 15 injuries, four season-ending

SPECIAL TIMES — Aaron Hennessy speaks about his Special Olympics experiences as FA Athletic Director Sue Thurston looks on. injuries, two counts of staph the end of the season and infection and two counts of place fourth at Regionals with only a one full year of experiimpetigo.

“But the best part of all ence.

“I watched Conor ‘Smitty this adversity was pushing through it as a team. Wrestling him’ Smith get revenge on a is the kind of sport which you rival that he had never beat can see improvement greatly before and it wasn’t even week to week. It is also the close, Conor dominated him.

“I watched Trygvvi ‘The kind of sport which whether you win or lose could be Viking’ Hilsman push himbased on how hard you work self every day to the point week to week and the charac- it looked like he was going ter and improvement shown to die and then win some by some of these wrestlers matches despite being a first year senior wrestler. was incredible.

“I watch Gavin ‘I don’t “I watched Matt ‘The Arm Bar’ Boucher beat this tough have a nickname yet for you’ jacked independent wrestler Smith to be the only freshman that wears a Captain America and make it through the whole season even and still went on singlet.

“I watched Willy ‘Head and wrestled after the majorand Arm’ MacFawn beat ity of his tooth broke off.

“I watched Angel Chase Eldridge, a top-ranked wrestler from Sanford and ‘Escalation Nation’ Escalante he didn’t even hit a head an win a State match in front of his family while they were arm!

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Youth lacrosse Lake Region Youth Lacrosse — boys and girls — registration deadline has been extended. Please register as soon as possible.

Grade 3-4 and Grades 5-6 boys’ teams and girls’ teams lacrosse season starts the week of March 16 and goes through June 7. Games are April 25 through June 7 (Saturdays, with possibly some Sundays). Cost to play is $25 per person or $40 per family. Some loaner equipment and scholarships are available.

Kindergarten through Grade 2 is $15 per player or $40 per family. Clinics are held on Sunday afternoons starting in May. Sticks are provided for the K-2 players, no other equipment is needed.

Register in person at Bridgton Town Office or contact Don White (for boys) at 321-1882 or e-mail kdavis24@maine. rr.com or Dave Keenan (for girls) at 693-4237 or e-mail lakersgirlslacrosse@gmail.com for a registration form you can mail in.

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Registration is open to all boys and girls ages 5 to 15, who are interested in playing baseball or softball from the T-ball level to Babe Ruth.

RAIDER basketball player Jon Burk with FA Head TRACKSTER Liuke Yang and Dean of Student Life Cost will vary from level of athlete and number of athletes Charlie Tryder (right).

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Raider winter athletes honored At Regionals, we had two champions and seven total placers and as a team we got second place. Then at States, we had two finalists and four state placers. And most importantly, we received the Class B west sportsmanship banner! I couldn’t be more proud of my team because through their growth as wrestlers they also grew as people.

Wrestling is not an easy sport and after four years I think I speak for the rest of the seniors when I say that I am going to miss it, but my body won’t. Thank you.”

Next was sophomore Huxley Lovering of the Ice Cats varsity ice hockey team, followed by junior Julia Quinn of the Raider girls’ basketball team.

“Our team showed strength

in the face of adversity to say the least. We started the season out 0-2 and won our next three games. After five tough losses, we had more impediments to overcome when two of our teammates received positive results of having mono, three weeks from each other. This made us notice how much of a privilege it is to play with each other, and when someone on our team is missing on the court, it just isn’t the same.

“Rebounding back, we had our biggest win of the season beating the top seed in the conference. This gave us positive vibes, and extra motivation to keep going. We won the last five out of seven games and ended the season with 9 wins and 9 losses.

Together, we finished at the eighth spot, and were to face Cape Elizabeth in prelims.

Even though that day didn’t go as we planned, much was learned from it. ‘If losing this game is the worst thing that ever happens to you, consider yourself very lucky.’ Coach Watson’s words rang in my head, as I started to look back on the season. This definitely wasn’t the worst thing to happen to us, but of course at the time it felt like the world. Hardships were being dealt with not in just in that moment, but throughout the whole season.

“Mrs. Watson, Coach, and their family are facing challenges bigger than any basketball game. In early November, we heard news of PATRICK CARTY spoke about the Raider Nordic ski one of our team’s biggest supseason during last week’s Fryeburg Academy Winter porters had been diagnosed Sports Recognition Night. with cancer. As a program, we wanted to show our support to the family throughout the whole season. Both boys and girls, JV and varsity, added purple socks to their uniform for the winter. This definitely put things in perspective for us. Every game E! we were playing while wearN! O N I O T C E U (Continued from Page B) go go!’ Yes that’s my best Spanish accent.

“I watched Pat ‘The Peterson’ Duffy hit the Peterson at least four times to beat DJ Martin future Class C State placer.

“Throughout the season, we mainly focused on selfimprovement considering our lack of eligible wrestlers.

So here’s a short recap of the highlights of this season.

Since wrestling is partially an individual sport and partially a team sport I decided to add up each wrestler’s record to show you how our team’s season went. Our team record was 197 wins and 68 losses. Now, here’s some accomplishments as individuals. We had four mid-state champions with five finalists.

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ing those socks, we weren’t just playing for ourselves, we were playing for someone.

I think this speaks volumes about Fryeburg Academy and the community we live in, it’s definitely something special and you can’t find it anywhere else.

“Tragedies were encountered halfway through the season, that would break any other team apart, but for us it did the complete opposite.

I’ve never seen a more supportive or stronger group of girls. While all these things were happening, the family bond within our team shined through. The comfort and sympathy our team showed for our teammate and their family was beyond touching. The team unity and bond became stronger and showed what kind of team we really were, a special one.

“It’s crazy to think that I’ve been playing with these girls since I was in fourth grade dreaming about playing together in high school, and now it’s here. And it’s even crazier that half of us only have one more year left to achieve our hopes and dreams.

As I get goose bumps thinking about it, it’s not always about the destination, but the journey.”

Howard Ross Award The Howard Ross Award is given annually to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the sport of skiing here at Fryeburg Academy.

This year, Mr. Jim Gibson has been selected to receive this award.

Mr. Gibson has given countless hours to the ski program for many years and in many capacities. As a mainstay in the town, he has helped to time or start nearly every Nordic race at Starks and has also worked as a gate keeper for the State Alpine Meets.

Mr. Gibson has volun-

Raider honors (Continued from Page B) Award to TJ Rose Cheering: Raider Award to Shelby Day; Raider Award to Kaylee Barbozza Girls’ Basketball: Raider Award to Alexis L’HeureuxCarland; Raider Award to Mackenzie Buzzell Boys’ Basketball: Coach’s Award to Henry Santana; Coach’s Award to Ryan Gullikson Boys’ Nordic Skiing: MVP to Patrick Carty; Most Improved to Christian Bedell Girls’ Nordic Skiing: Most Improved to Emily Carty Boys’ Alpine: MVP to Harrison Leavitt; Coach’s Award to David Olson Girls’ Alpine: MVP to Mary Shea; Most Improved to Hannah Frye Special Olympics: Raider Spirit Award to Courtney Ela Ice Cats Hockey Award to Huxley Lovering Head of School Award: Trevor Henschel teered countless hours with the Molly Ockett Middle School Nordic team as a coach and he has also been an instructor with the Fryeburg Junior Alpine Ski Program.

The last time the Class A States were held in Fryeburg, Mr. Gibson was coaching with Mr. Atwood and Mr. Quinn.

Now retired from his teaching career, he can often be found with his trimmers cleaning up branches and picking up the many thousands of pinecones

along the trails at Starks.

Earlier this week someone asked him why he picks up the pinecones and his answer was “so the snow will stay longer.” I (Sue Thurston, AD) learned that the dark colored pinecones attract the sun and causes problems on the trail.

So while many of us are trying to clear the snow, it’s only fitting that the recipient of the Howard Ross Award should go to someone trying to make the snow season last!

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College notes Fairy Tales reading program Shennah Derstine of Harrison was named to the Emmanuel College (Boston, Mass.) Dean’s List for the fall 2014 semester. To earn a spot on the Dean’s List, students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for a 16-credit semester.

Jessica Johnson of Bridgton and Bianca L’Italien of Casco have been named to second honors on the Clark University (Worcester, Mass.) Dean’s List. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the fall 2014 semester. To be eligible for second honors, students must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher of a maximum of 4.3 (all A-pluses).

Jonathan M. Dana of Fryeburg has been named to first honors on the Clark University Dean’s List. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the fall 2014 semester. To be eligible for first honors, students must have a grade point average of 3.8 or higher of a maximum of 4.3 (all A-pluses).

Trout Unlimited meeting Mar. 17 Regional State Fisheries Biologist Francis Brautigam will talk about local fisheries issues, and report on the Crooked River Landlocked Salmon Redd Survey completed last November with Sebago and Mollyockett

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Sebago Trout Unlimited will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17 in Cabela’s Meeting Rooms in Scarborough. The talk is open and free to the public. For more information contact dbowie@maine.rr.com

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ACROSS 1. Libra symbol 6. Weep convulsively 9. Under-dress garment 13. Knucklehead 14. *Some Watergate burglars had worked for it 15. On the rocks 16. *”Fear of Flying” author, given name 17. *”___ My Children” 18. Gossipmonger’s information 19. *iPod predecessor, debuted in Japan in ‘79 21. *Its fall ushered the end of Vietnam War 23. Snakelike reef dweller 24. You can’t have this and eat it too?

25. Business school reward 28. Tibetan teacher 30. #20 Down, to Shakespeare 35. Miner’s bounty, pl.

37. Measles symptom 39. Dictation taker 40. Signal receiver 41. *Punk rock, e.g.

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44. Kindle content 46. ____ lamp 47. *Travolta and NewtonJohn, e.g.

48. Historically, they were sent to colonies 50. Sacred Hindu writings 52. *Martial artist 53. Ambience 55. Genetic initials

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by Deb Howard, Assistant Superintendent of Schools.

The purpose of this program was to engage students in learning while promoting literacy and math.

26. Palm grease 27. Famous fabulist 29. Sledgehammer 31. At the summit of 32. Of the kidneys 33. Undo laces 34. *She had a hit TV sitcom 36. Old Woman’s home 38. Bee home 42. Military group 45. *Kramer’s opponent 49. Small amount of liquid food 51. *”______ House” 54. Actress Winona

56. Out of the way 57. Not all 58. Capped joint 59. Like a decorated cake 60. Cleaning cabinet supplies 61. Backward arrow command 62. Seabiscuit control 63. European sea eagle 64. A Bobbsey twin 66. Present plural of “be”

57. Like a bikini?

60. *Type of men’s suit 64. The present 65. Calendar square 67. Forty-niner, e.g.

68. Arabian chieftain 69. “But I heard him exclaim, ___ he drove out of sight...”

70. Plug-in 71. Something necessary but lacking 72. Hi-___ 73. Film director Sergio DOWN 1. Old World duck 2. Countess of Grantham, “Downton Abbey” 3. Seed coat 4. English philosopher John 5. Canine’s coat 6. *First clinical CT- or Cat____ in ‘71 7. *Subject of 1970s crisis 8. Model-building wood 9. Like a bug in a rug 10. Stretched ride 11. Clickable picture 12. For every 15. Bay windows 20. Eye opener 22. *Arthur Herbert Fonzarelli, ___ “The Fonz” 24. Source of tapioca and a staple in the tropics 25. *Cheryl Tiegs or Beverly Johnson, e.g.

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Last year, an after-school program was offered at Stevens Brook Elementary School called “Children’s Fairy Tales.”

It was offered and lead by Evelyn Abrams. Five students participated in that program.

This year, the program was offered again. It was lead

by Evelyn Abrams and Barb Beeson with 15 students participating. The program supported students in writing and illustrating their own version of a traditional fairy tale.

Students began their projects by reading several different versions of traditional fairy tales such as, The Three Little Pigs. After reading many stories, each student chose one story to rewrite into his/her own version of the fairy tale. Students then created the corresponding illustrations. They learned how to download and import their stories and illustrations into a digital book program. Their stories were then published into hardcover books.

The published books were presented to the students at the Book Signing Event on Feb. 26, 2015. This event concluded this year’s 12-week

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Raymond residents to perform in ballet Adrienne and Rhiannon Pelletier of Raymond will be amongst the performers at the Maine State Ballet’s production of Le Corsaire March 28 to April 12.

Pirates, dancing and sword fighting, all presented with a comic flair, the popular Le Corsaire will be held at the Maine State Ballet Theater in Falmouth.

Maine State Ballet’s new

production Le Corsaire, (the Pirate), is a treasure trove of virtuoso dancing and swashbuckling comedy about Conrad, a dashing pirate, and his love for Medora, a beautiful harem girl. Staged by artistic director, Linda MacArthur Miele, this exotic tale journeys through a tapestry of captive maidens, rich sultans, sword fights and rescues. The production boasts

$30,000 worth of new sets and costumes by designer Gail Csoboth and a cast of 90 performers. The pirate tale perfectly showcases the bravura dancing from Maine State Ballet’s roster of company dancers.

This is the first full threeact ballet Maine State Ballet has done since Swan Lake.

The performances take place:

Saturday, March 28, at 2 and 7 p.m.

Sunday, March 29 at 2 p.m.

Friday, April 3 at 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 4 at 2 and 7 p.m.

Friday, April 10 at 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 11 at 2 and 7 p.m.

Sunday, April 12 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are on sale online at www.mainestateballet.

org or through calling the theater at 781-3587. Tickets are priced $19 to $25, and discounts are available for seniors and children. There is a $5 processing fee for phone and box office orders, but no fee for online purchases. For more information, visit www. mainestateballet.org Maine State Ballet, based in Falmouth, is one of New England’s leading performing

arts institutions and named Maine’s Best Dance Group by Downeast Magazine. Its two components are the School for the Performing Arts, offering instruction in ballet, tap, jazz and other dance styles to more than 500 children and adults; and the Maine State Ballet Company, comprised of more than 25 professional dancers. Maine State Ballet is a nonprofit organization.

Senior looks to take part in Up With People program Like many high school seniors, Hunter Bodenheim of Bridgton started to look closely at various colleges she might be interested in attending.

Then, she discovered “another road” she could take.

“I see that my skills, abilities and interests fit the opportunities to learn and grow through Up With People,” she said. “I have been accepted to travel with this international leadership program.”

Up With People is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Denver, Colo. (www. upwithpeople.org) that provides an opportunity to “travel with a purpose, perform for thousands, and impact communities through volunteerism

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and cultural exchange.”

After living in the Norway/ Oxford area as a young child, Hunter and her mother moved to Bridgton when she was 15.

“I know that touring with the July 2015 cast, during the 2015-16 season, will enrich my cultural experience, understanding of the world and provide me with valuable insights for my future career path,” she said. “In this ever-changing and diverse world, those best equipped to serve others are the ones who gain firsthand knowledge of people. I have always had a passion for traveling and welcome the opportunity to immerse myself in cultures outside of my own. I am thrilled that this opportunity

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provides a unique way to combine my desire to serve others, my passion to share hope with the world and my eagerness to learn through new challenges.”

To take part in the Up With People program, participants must pay a fee to cover instruction expenses, multi-continent tour and meals. Hunter works as a desk secretary at Shawnee Peak in the Skiwee teaching program. She plans to apply her earnings toward the Up With People tab, but she will need additional financial help to reach the payment owed.

“The cost of the (Up With People) program is a large amount of money I could never afford if done on my own. I believe I can reach this goal

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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ALARMS Northeast Alarm Services Inc. Installation-Service-Monitoring ADT Security Services 647-4646 cindi@northeastalarm.com 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 First Impressions Cleaning Inc. Residential & Commercial Seasonal 647-5096 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

COMPUTERS

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Bits & Bytes Jones Appliance Service/Repair LLC 222 Main St., Lovell, ME 04051 207-925-1076 Quality service you deserve stephen@bitsnbytes.co All major brands jonesappliances@aol.com 595-4020 Grammy Geek Tech support for seniors (jr’s too) ATTORNEYS 1-1 support at your home Malware & virus removal/PC repair Shelley P. Carter, Attorney Free pick-up & delivery 207-310-0289 Law Office of Shelley P. Carter, PA 110 Portland St., Fryeburg, ME 04037 Ms. C’s Computer Repair 935-1950 www.spcarterlaw.com Virus and spyware removal 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

PC repairs 207-228-5279 27 Zion Hill Road, Bridgton

Naples Computer Services PC repair/upgrades – on-site service Virus and spy-ware removal Home and business networking Video security systems 71 Harrison Rd., Naples 207-693-3746

CONTRACTORS Robert M. Neault & Associates Attorneys & Counselors at Law Jeff Hadley Builder Corner of Rte. 302 & Songo School Rd. Remodeling, Additions P.O. Box 1575, Naples Tile work, Wood flooring 693-3030 Kitchens, Drywall, Painting 30 yrs experience 583-4460 CARETAKERS jhadley44@gmail.com Caretake America Managing and Patrolling Kevin Rogers, Owner/Manager Rte. 35, Naples 693-6000

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

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

Quality Custom Carpentry From start to finish and from old to new Jeff Juneau Naples 207-655-5903

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

DENTAL SERVICES

DENTAL SERVICES Mountain View Dentistry Dr. Leslie A. Elston Cosmetic/restorative & Family Dentistry 207-647-3628 MountainViewDentistryMaine.com

DOCKS Great Northern Docks, Inc. Sales & Service Route 302, Naples 693-3770 1-800-423-4042 www.greatnortherndocks.com Scott Docks Inc. Sales and Service Floating and stationary docks Jason Kelman Kevin Whitney 207-647-3824

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 J.P. Gallinari Electric Co. Residential - Commercial - Industrial Aerial - Auger - Lifting Service Bridgton 647-9435 McIver Electric “Your on time every time electricians” 221 Portland Rd, Bridgton 647-3664 www.mciverelectric.net R.W. Merrill Electrical Contractor 24 hour Emergency Service Residential & Commercial Harrison 583-2986 Fax 583-4882 David K. Moynihan Master Electrician Licensed ME & NH Bridgton 647-8016

EXCAVATION K.S. Whitney Excavation Sitework – Septic Systems Materials delivered Kevin 207-647-3824 Snow’s Excavation Complete site work Foundations-Septic-Lots cleared 207-647-2697

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with help from the community and friends,” she said. “I know I was accepted into this program for a reason, and I’m excited for this challenge. Any assistance will help me achieve this opportunity of a lifetime.

Every little bit helps!”

To sponsor Hunter, contributions can be made online (the form asks for a name, Hunter Bodenheim, and program date, July 2015): https:// upwithpeople.org/student-paymentform Or, checks can be made payable to Up With People, along with Hunter Bodenheim’s name in the Memo section, mailed to: Hunter Bodenheim, 1006 South High Street, Bridgton, ME 04009.

FOUNDATIONS Henry’s Concrete Construction Foundations, Slabs, Floors Harrison Tel. 583-4896 J. B. Concrete Bill O’Brien Poured Foundations 207-647-5940

GARAGE DOORS Naples Garage Door Co. Installation & repair services Free estimates Naples 207-693-3480 Roberts Overhead Doors Commercial/residential – free estimates Now offering Master Card & Visa 207-595-2311

HAIRDRESSERS The Hairitage One Beavercreek Farm Rd. (top of Packard’s Hill – Rte 302) Vicki Crosby Owner/Stylist 647-8355

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

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

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

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

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

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

SURVEYORS F. Jonathan Bliss, P.L.S. Bliss & Associates Surveying, Land Planning 693 Main St, Lovell 207-925-1468 blissinc@fairpoint.net Maine Survey Consultants, Inc.

Jerry’s Painting Service Quality Painting – Interior/Exterior L. M. Longley & Son Fully Insured – Free Estimates Hardware/Plumbing/Heating/Metal Shops 207-527-2552 Electrical/Welding supplies/Housewares PLUMBING & HEATING Main St., Norway, ME 743-8924

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

Bridgton Storage 409 Portland Rd 28 units & 4000’ open barn Bridgton 647-3206

PAINTING CONTRACTORS Land info services – Surveys

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HEATING

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

Portland St., Bridgton 647-2029 Collins Plumbing & Heating Inc. Specializing in repair service in The Lake Region 647-4436

Boundary/Topographic/Flood elevation PO Box 485, Harrison, Maine Off: 583-6159 D. A. Maxfield Jr. PLS Over 10,000 surveys on file

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Thurlow’s Carpet & Home Center Monitor Heaters Sales & Service Ken Karpowich Plumbing Meadow Rd. (Sandy Creek Junction) TAXIDERMIST Repairs/Installation/Remodeling Bridgton 647-5562, 800-310-5563 Master Plumber in ME & NH Trapper’s Taxidermy www.thurlowscarpet.com Over 20 years experience 207-925-1423 Jason Pingree HOME INSPECTION PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 112 Bush Row Rd Denmark 207-452-2091 ACW Inspection Services Clement Bros. Lawn and Landscape Certified Home Inspector Organic lawn & garden maintenance TREE SERVICE 20 years in Real Estate Shoreline restoration Fryeburg 207-256-2574 Creative stonework, property watch Q-Team & Cook’s Tree Service Snowplowing & sanding Removal-pruning-cabling-chipping INSULATION 207-693-6646 www.clementbros.com Stump grinding-bucket work-bobcat Western Me. Insulation Inc Batts, blown or foamed Over 30 yrs experience Free estimates – fully insured 7 days a week – 693-3585

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

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

RUBBISH SERVICE

ABC Rubbish Weekly Pick-up Container Service Southern Maine Retirement Services Tel. 743-5417 Medicare Supplements & Prescription Plans Life and Senior Dental Insurance AM Enterprises Inc. 150 Main St., Bridgton 1-866-886-4340 Trash & snow removal Serving Harrison & Bridgton KENNELS ameinc@outlook.com 207-749-2850 Bridgton Veterinary Kennels Boarding Route 117, Bridgton, Me. Tel. 647-8804

LAWN CARE North Country Property Services Lawn Care Property Management www.ncpsllc.com 207-713-0675

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

By Appointment 693-3135

Rozzie May Animal Alliance Low-cost spay/neuter www.rozziemay.org - Conway, NH Bridgton Trash & Rubbish Service By appointment 603-447-1373 Bridgton/Naples/Harrison/Fryeburg Weekly & 1-time pickups – Cleanouts WINDOW TREATMENTS Tel. 207-595-4606

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

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tf46 BUSINESS SERVICES WESTERNMAINEFIREWOOD. INTERIOR PAINTING ­­— Fully com — Seasoned hardwood. Aged insured. Free estimates. 27 years 12 months or more. Cut, split and experience. Dirigo Custom Paint4t9x delivered. Cord $280; Half cord ing, 743-9889. $160, 583-4113 or 595-5029. 51t3x HEAP HAULERS — Towing VEHI­CLES FOR SALE service. Cash paid for junk cars. tf12 Call 655-5963.

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Inspected Used Cars 1995 Dodge Caravan, 1-owner, v6 auto., 102k miles..................$2000 2005 GMC Yukon XL, SLT 4x4, 170k miles, seats 8.....................$5500 2005 Ford Expedition Limited 4x4, 142K miles, loaded, third row.......$5500 2011 Mazda 6 sedan, auto, loaded, brand new condition......................$5900 214 Casco Road, Naples, Maine

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The Town of Denmark, Maine (pop. 1,148), is seeking qualified candidates for the temporary, part-time position of Deputy Town Clerk.

The Deputy Town Clerk will assist the Town Clerk and existing Deputy Town Clerk in all of their duties, including: processing registrations, tax bills, answering phones, accounting, payroll, filing of records and documents, acquiring and maintaining state certifications. The position works under the supervision of the Town Clerk. A complete job description is available at the Town Municipal Building and may be requested by potential applicants via e-mail or regular mail, prior to submission of their applications.

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Summer Camp Counselor Positions

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June 29th to July 31st Mon.— Thurs.

HEAD COUNSELOR: Responsibilities include: design and implementation of programming, and supervising campers and staff.

Candidates to be Direct Support Professionals Wanted (Experience preferred, but not required)

Good Neighbors, Inc., a provider of services to persons with intellectual disabilities, is seeking motivated individuals to work in a challenging, yet rewarding field of work.

Experience a plus, but not necessary, as all candidates will receive extensive training. An attractive benefits package is offered to qualified candidates by the company.

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The Town of Denmark is an Equal Opportunity Workplace.

NeuroRestorative of Maine We are recruiting for the following positions to work with adults with acquired brain injury in a community setting at our Sebago, Maine program.

Full- & Part-Time Life Skill Trainers Duties include working with adults to facilitate positive growth through independent life skill development, enhanced behavioral self-management, fostering independence, positive social skills and skills for daily living.

A high school diploma or GED is required; experience in the field is preferred.

You must apply online at: www.jobs.thementornetwork.com If you have any questions, call Lori at 207-595-8229 EOE

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A must for all candidates is to have a High School Diploma or GED, be at least 18 years of age, possess a Valid Driver’s License, and possess basic computer skills.

Please contact Wanda Millett, Human Resource Manager at 647-8244, ext. 11, to request an application and for more information or pick up an application at the Central Office at 119 Sandy Creek Road in Bridgton.

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Come Grow With Us! Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Responsibilities will include diagnosis, repair and maintenance of a full array of logging and construction equipment, as well as heavy trucks and trailers. Experience is required.

Khiel offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit package including: – Health & Dental Insurances – Simple IRA with Employer Match – Uniforms – Paid Holidays – Paid Vacations Qualified Applicants should apply within at 65 Bull Ring Road in Denmark, Maine, or call 207-452-2157 to request an application.

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Applications will be received until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20th, 2015.

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To apply: Please sent letter of interest, resume and three references to: Margaret L. Dyer, Lovell Rec Director, PO Box 236, Center Lovell, ME 04016 2T10CD

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

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

Our business is “picking up” Weekly & one-time pick ups

All candidates need to be flexible team players, who are willing to work collaboratively with campers and fellow staff. Experience with children preferred.

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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.

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Opinion & Comment

March 12, 2015, The Bridgton News, Page B

Irreverence, Irrelevance, Whatever...

by Mike Corrigan BN Columnist

Mr. Cliché gives 100%

The lines are open for questions for Mr. Cliché. Please remember that you must be a member of a news organization to ask a question.

— Mr. Cliché, how are the schools doing?

— Our schools are failing. And note that they are “our” schools. Do not say Maine’s schools, or the country’s schools, or even the United States educational system; those agencies may not be doing so well, either, but only our schools are failing.

— Our schools are failing. Got it! Thanks, Mr. Cliché.

— Oh, and be sure to call your evaluation of our schools a report card.

— What else would I call it?

— Exactly. Next…

— Mr. Cliché. What about infrastructure? Is that failing, too?

— Lord, no! Infrastructure crumbles. One must not say the word infrastructure, without calling it crumbling infrastructure.

— What about the two-party system, Mr. Cliché?

— Washington is gridlocked.

—Why is that?

— Because all Republicans are right-wing idealogues.

— And the Democrats?

— Free-spending liberals.

— Is there any hope for the country?

— Oh, there is always a dim hope. Sometimes, there is even faint hope. But there is never, ever a dim, faint hope.

That would be wrong.

— So you are saying that Congress might actually “get something done” this term?

— No, never. Bills may be proposed, but they will die in committee. Sometimes a majority leader will kill a particularly lively one.

— Kill? You mean, kill like a person?

— No! People are no longer killed by others, they are murdered. In fact, all murder victims are brutally murdered.

— Are there any other kinds of murders?

— Yes. Senseless murders are a particular favorite of mine.

— Because…?

— Because that indicates that there is a substantial and counterbalancing cohort of murders that are quite sensible. A marvelously counterintuitive thought!

— Mr. Cliché, why is it important to use the proper Cliché?

— Because the primary function of a Cliché is to forestall further reflection. People must not be allowed to “think outside the box.” Left unchecked, independent thinking can “bring down the whole house of cards.”

— How can we make sure that people will never think outside the box?

— Oh, don’t worry. We have laid a strong foundation.

After all, our schools are failing.

Mike Corrigan lives in Westbrook, where he still sings about his cat.

Letters The right approach

To The Editor: In the recent letter, “Traffic Hazard,” Mr. Demers stated that using a public access, publicly-maintained road and paid for by the taxpayers of Bridgton is a privilege.

While driving may be a privilege, use of public ways is a right, especially for the folks that pay for them.

Restricting the use for free and unfettered access is an affront to all members of our community.

The town’s solution of increased enforcement is the

right approach, as well as the expectation that drivers, utilizing their privilege, to drive and act responsibly.

Restricting rights is unAmerican. Let’s give our police the opportunity to solve this problem.

Rolf Madsen Bridgton

The art of debate

To The Editor: About a millennia ago (seems that long), I watched a panel discussion on effective communication and the art of debating. One of the items that stayed with me was the comment that once a discussion descends to the level of name calling and labeling, the argument is lost. It often

THE SETTING SUN — and gathering clouds painted an extraordinary scene of vibrant color over the farm fields in North Fryeburg last Thursday.

(Photo by David Cullinan)

The scent of weakness

Teaching juvenile delinquents for two years was a good way to break into the profession. If I could make a lesson plan work with a group of them, I could do it anywhere. The first thing I learned was that no matter how good my lesson plan was, it wouldn’t work unless I had control of the classroom. Unless I wielded authority effectively, there were students ready to take over. Whenever I felt I was losing control, I had to be conscious of an important dynamic and ask myself: “Who is responding to whom?” It was my job to establish clear boundaries and enforce them consistently. Never bluff, never yell. Warn once, then lower the boom. If those students sensed weakness, they exploited it.

After that, I taught 14-year-olds in a regular, public school classroom, 20 or 30 at a time for decades. It was much easier, but they, too, were masters at sizing up adults. They’d probe to see how far they could push before feeling an uncomfortable consequence. Working as a mentor with teacher interns who were weak classroom managers, I’d emphasize that the he or she had to establish clear behavioral boundaries early and be ready to pull the trigger with a consequence if a boundary were crossed. If he or she was not, there were students in every class who would sense that weakness and push further and further until hell broke loose. Once a teacher-trainee lost control, it was almost impossible to get it back. Someone else had to step in and restore order.

A teacher must be the leader in a classroom and the president of the United States must be the leader of the free world. The dynamics are similar. There will always be malignant actors ready to take advantage of a president they perceive as weak.

Unless it was clear to students who the adult was in the room — who the leader was — nothing else mattered. Just as a good set of lesson plans weren’t going to work unless the teacher could handle a class. A foreign policy won’t work either unless the president is the undisputed leader. If our community organizer president tried to work with those juvenile delinquents I taught by “leading from behind” or with his latest policy of “strategic patience,” he wouldn’t last a week. They’d eat him up.

Our president has the U.S. military behind him. I had the backing of the owner and director of our school, Dr. Ernest L. Herrman, who had been a running back at Kansas State. If I sent a student to his office and he closed the door, people nearby might hear sounds of bodies hitting walls after which the student shows a lack of expertise on the part of the debater, and a certain arrogance of position that prevents any further fruitful conversation.

What brought these memories back was a letter to the editor by a man of the cloth (presumably not that oil baron produced polyester but a natural fiber, hand-harvested and woven…) attempting to argue in support of the global warming theory.

Here’s how he describes those who disagree: Right wing propagandists; a secret cabal of fossil fuel oligarchs; right wing think tankers; corporate public relations flacks; corporate con artists; fossil fuel barons; oligarchs; a denial cult. This is the type of name calling that one begins to practice in kindergarten playgrounds and takes years

of fine tuning to perfect. One might even call it intellectual bullying, though intellect has little to do with it. It is not the way to show maturity or win converts to the cause.

I’m neither 100% in the pro or con camp of this issue.

It’s totally illogical, if not foolish, to think that several billion creatures inhabiting the earth, not only using resources but simply breathing, would have no affect on the earth and its climate. But I also question how the climatologists and weather experts who, using computer models, can’t seem to tell me if it’s going to rain next weekend, yet they can somehow predict the climate of the earth in twenty years. In either case, the use of near hysteria name-calling is not the way to resolve the issue and win over supporters.

Victor Detmer Harrison

Lesson learned?

FOLLOWING THE PATH — Walt Underwood snapped this photo of a possum following a snow-covered path in West Bridgton.

To The Editor: On March 3, high school students all over the state and the nation learned a valuable lesson from Democrats (including Representative Chellie Pingree), who chose not to attend the speech given

by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu was here at the invitation of Speaker John Boehner to discuss Israel’s concerns about Iran’s ability to acquire nuclear weapons.

What lesson did our kids learn by Representative Pingree’s decision not to attend? “If given the opportunity to ‘view’ a primary source or a biased secondary source

Front Row Seat

by Tom McLaughlin BN Columnist

would emerge with a different attitude. Students had to know I would send them to Dr. Herrman after only one warning — and drag them down there if I had to. If malignant actors in today’s world knew our president would use our awesome military force if necessary, it wouldn’t likely be necessary.

The trouble is, they don’t. They sensed weakness early on and have been exploiting it ever since. If a student crosses boundaries and the teacher responds with idle threats, the student will continue pushing until the trigger is pulled. A teacher must assess the situation early, warn only once, and pull the trigger right away when a boundary is crossed. Our president issued idle threats about red lines and backed down while malignant actors around the world watched. Subsequent warnings are perceived as bluff and bluster. Boundaries will continue to be crossed.

Some beginning teachers didn’t have to be coached. They had a clear sense of right and wrong ingrained in their personhood. They knew instinctively when a student’s behavior was purposely disruptive and were ready to handle it. My only assistance was to show them the administrative paperwork and parent notification procedure for whatever action was forthcoming. Others lacked a strong core. I sensed it and I knew students would too. When those interns had to take over by themselves for a few weeks, I knew they’d be eaten up. I’d have to hover nearby and take over periodically to restore order.

There’s nobody hovering outside the White House, however, and the community organizer has to pretend he’s leading for almost two more years. The only ones who appear weaker than he does are Republican leaders in the House and Senate whose job it is to keep him in line. It’s not a good situation for the United States, or for the free world.

Tom McLaughlin of Lovell is a retired middle school U.S. History teacher. on issues of Israel and Iran, and their impact on the United States, listen only to the source approved by your peers.

Whatever you do, do not listen to the side with which you do not agree.”

It was fine for members of Congress to listen to Prime Minister David Cameron of Great Britain, at President Obama’s request, speak of why we should not impose sanctions on Iran. It was not okay to listen to Prime Minister Netanyahu discuss-

ing what he considered his nation’s survival.

No matter how I personally feel about the situation with Iran and Israel, I want representation in Congress that is willing to listen to the facts from both sides before making a decision. I want representatives who model for our future voters the skill of listening with an open mind. I want leaders in government who model not going along with the crowd or caving in to “peer pressure.”

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Medicare nugget

By Stan Cohen Medicare Volunteer Counselor Medicare Advantage plans are offered as an alternative to traditional Medicare and receive funds from the federal government to provide Medicare-covered benefits to enrollees.

Most of these plans are health maintenance organizations or preferred provider organizations. More than 15.7 million people, 30% of all Medicare beneficiaries, are enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans, and the number has been steadily rising. The Kaiser Family Foundation, in a new study, finds: • On average in 2015, Medicare beneficiaries are able to choose from among 18 Medicare Advantage plans. In Cumberland and Oxford counties in Maine, the number of plans is 22, including some “private feefor-service” plans.

• Enrollees in Medicare Advantage plans with prescription drug coverage who stayed with their current plan have found premiums increased by about $7 per month, on average to $41 per month. These premiums are in addition to the Medicare Part B premium. Some plans, on the other hand, have no premium.

• The average, annual limit on Medicare Advantage out-of-pocket expenses increased from $4,797 in 2014 to $5,037 in 2015; almost half of plans have out-ofpocket limits of $5,000 or more, closer to the maximum allowable out-of-pocket of $6,700. Many plans in Maine have an annual maximum out-of-pocket of $3,400.

Stan Cohen, a Medicare volunteer counselor, is available for free, one-on-one consultations by appointment only. Call the Bridgton Community Center at 647-3116 to arrange for an appointment.

Opinions

Page B, The Bridgton News, March 12, 2015

Some good news for small businesses committee: It seems only fair that service men and women who honorably serve their country for 20 years, or who otherwise qualify for a military pension, should enjoy the full benefit of their retirement income. Their service has given the rest of us the freedom to live our lives in the secure knowledge that we may go about our business and prosper. That principle also applies to their survivors, since military families, as we know so well here in Maine, serve as well.

Apart from it being the honorable thing to do, it is also sound policy for Maine. Each state competes for good citizens who can contribute to its economic growth and vitality. Military retirees are excellent candidates. They are educated, disciplined and very productive. In addition to starting new careers after retirement, they are often community volunteers who donate their

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TOWN OF LOVELL PUBLIC HEARING

From the House

by Phyllis Ginzler Maine State Representative time to neighbor-to-neighbor assistance and to local projects. They fill the ranks of the Lions, the Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary, the Community Centers. They serve on church and other nonprofit boards and provide valuable leadership to our communities. And, they park their money in local banks that then adds to the capital that spurs economic growth.

Public Notice

TOWN OF WATERFORD NEW OFFICE HOURS WATERFORD’S TOWN OFFICE WILL BE OPEN MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. EFFECTIVE MARCH 9, 2015

Salt/Sand Shed Facility

The Lovell Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 17th, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., at the Lovell Town Office, in regards to the Town’s Salt/Sand Shed facility.

There will be a brief presentation and questions from the public would be welcome.

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TOWN OF LOVELL PUBLIC HEARING

There will be a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 24th, 2015, at the Lovell Town Office, at 7:30 p.m., to review the liquor licenses for the following establishments: Lake Kezar Country Club, Quisisana Resort, Kezar Lake Marina, Severance Lodge, Pleasant Point Inn, Center Lovell Inn, Ebenezer’s Pub.

In his State of the State speech, the governor mentioned that the Department of Defense is set to accelerate military retirements in the months ahead. New retirees will be choosing their permanent home states. Currently, nine states have no state income tax. In addition, 13 states entirely exempt military pensions from state taxation (including Massachusetts!). Twenty-

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M.S.A.D. No. 72 2015–16 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION and STUDENT SCREENING Child must be five (5) on or before October 15, 2015.

DATE: LOCATION: TIME: DEADLINE: BRING:

Thursday & Friday – April 2 & 3, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church on Rt. 5 – Fryeburg Call for an Appointment, 207-935-2600.

March 27 – Call early for preferred time slot.

Birth certificate – Immunizations – Proof of Residency

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The Maine State Legislature is getting down to the roll-up-your sleeves business of lawmaking.

Hundreds of bills are pouring out of the Revisor’s office and being referred to the appropriate committees for public hearings and deliberations.

To date, only one bill, LD 138 pertaining to business depreciable property for 2014 Maine state tax purposes, has made it to the House floor for a vote. It passed with wide bipartisan support, was immediately signed into law by Governor LePage, and should help small businesses.

On March 4, the Taxation Committee will hold public hearings on LD 280, my bill to exempt military pensions and survivors’ benefits from Maine state income taxes. As the bill’s sponsor, I will deliver the following summary to Chairman McCormick and Chairman Goode and members of the

The public is encouraged to attend to discuss any concerns that they might have.

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The Harrison Water District will be having their annual election on March 16, 2015, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Harrison Town Office.

Public Notice

There are two (2) openings for the Board of Directors for the upcoming term of three (3) years.

Public Hearing

These trustees shall be bona fide residents of the Towns of Harrison or Bridgton.

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TOWN OF NAPLES The Board of Selectpersons will hold a meeting on March 23, 2015, 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 Sandy’s Flight Deck Restaurant located at 907 Roosevelt Trail.

2. An application for a Liquor License for Naples Golf & Country Club located at 136 Sebago Road.

Public welcome.

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Notice of Public Hearing The Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at the Municipal Building located at 3 Chase Street, in Bridgton, to accept oral and written comments on an application from Vivo Country Italian Restaurant & Bar (18A Depot Street) for a New Liquor License.

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Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES Public Hearing

The Naples Planning Board will be holding a meeting on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. at the municipal office building located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda: 1. An Outdoor Entertainment Permit Application submitted by George Vooris regarding a 5K Race benefiting the Dempsey Center, spanning from the Naples Causeway to Route 114.

Public welcome

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PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF FRYEBURG POSTED ROADS

All public roads in the town are posted to all vehicles registered for a gross weight of 23,000 lbs. or more, from March 9, 2015, to May 15, 2015. Written permission from the Road Commissioner is required to move any vehicle. For any questions, contact Dan Nowell at 935-2772 or 890-6376, or the town office at 935-2805.

The Town of Fryeburg Ordinance, Restricting Vehicle Weight on Posted Roads, is available at the Town Office.

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The Bridgton Planning Board will conduct a Public Hearing at the Bridgton Town Office, Three Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, Maine 04009, on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., to consider revisions to the Town of Bridgton Site Plan Review Ordinance, the Town of Bridgton Subdivision Regulations, the Town of Bridgton Shoreland Zoning Ordinance, the Town of Bridgton Sign Ordinance, the Town of Bridgton Tower Ordinance, the Town of Bridgton — An Ordinance to Regulate the Establishment and Designation of Safe Zones. The Planning Board reserves the right to conduct any other routine business if necessary.

The Town of Naples has posted town roads with heavy load limits pursuant to 29A M.R.S.A. Sect. 2395 and the provisions of Maine Department of Transportation Rules and Regulations Restricting Heavy Loads on closed ways. These roads will be posted until May 15, 2015, or sooner depending on road conditions.

All interested individuals are invited to attend at the above place and time to present any comments.

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TOWN OF NAPLES Posted Roads

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Nomination papers for the following positions will be available Monday, March 16, 2015, at the Town Clerk’s Office: Two (2) Selectmen/Assessors for a 3-year term each Two (2) Planning Board Members for a 3-year term each Two (2) Appeals Board Members for a 5-year term each One (1) School Board Director (SAD #17) for a 3-year term Nomination papers are due back in the Harrison Town Clerk’s Office by 4:30 p.m., on Friday, April 24, 2015. Town Elections will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at the Harrison Town Office, from 8 a.m., to 8 p.m. The Annual Town Meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m., on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at the Harrison Elementary School. s/Melissa St. John, Town Clerk 2T11

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NOMINATION PAPERS AVAILABLE

Nomination papers will be made available on March 16, 2015, at the Town Clerk’s Office located at 3 Chase Street, Suite 1, in Bridgton, for the following offices: Two (2) Selectman/Assessor/Overseer of the Poor for three (3) year terms; Two (2) Planning Board Member for three (3) year terms; One (1) Planning Board Alternate Member for a three (3) year term; Two (2) MSAD 61 Director for three (3) year terms One (1) Trustee of the Water District for a three (3) year term; The nomination paper filing deadline is the close of business hours on April 25, 2015, (however, papers will be accepted until April 27, 2015, because of the weekend per 21-A M.R.S.A. Section 6).

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two states beat out Maine from a financial perspective.

Still, our state is a wonderful choice for these exceptional men and women. We already have a beautiful landscape and wonderful way of life.

Let’s align our tax policies with our other advantages.

It is overdue.

Cosponsoring bills is an interesting process. Although it is not mandatory to enlist cosponsors, the primary sponsor almost always seeks others who agree with the purpose of the bill and agrees to place his/her name on it. If you come to the State House, you will see many legislators scurrying around the chamber with manila envelopes containing their bill and the attached “jacket” for cosponsor signatures. There is room for one lead cosponsor and eight others. If there is demand, a sponsor can use an “open jacket” for as many cosponsors as want to sign.

I have co-sponsored 10 bills to date touching on many issues: constitutional carry (LD 652); volunteer firefighters (LD 164); mortgage foreclosure (LD 401); broadband (LD 465); home services (LD 552); shoreline (LD 467); excise taxes (LD 514); corn-based etha-

nol fuel (LD 602); breaches of trust by clergy (LD 566); privacy (LD 679).

As a reminder, I am holding “office hours” in the district: Harrison: The first Friday of the month (March 6) at 3 p.m. at the Harrison Fire Station community room.

Bridgton and Denmark: The first Saturday of the month (March 7) at 10 a.m. at the Bridgton Community Center, Room 2.

If you haven’t already, check out this website to find out if you have unclaimed property ($$$) sitting in the State treasury: maine.gov/ upsearch I had the pleasure to sponsor Che Che Stoddard, daughter of Dr. Nina Stoddard, as honorary page of the House chamber on Feb. 12. I am proud to report that Che Che served her state admirably.

She was a rock star back at Stevens Brook Elementary School when she reported to her classmates on her trip to Augusta.

March 12 is “Plant a Flower Day.” We can only hope.

State Representative Phyllis Ginzler phyllis. ginzler@legislature.maine. gov or 287-1443 (Augusta)

Letters

that we should be asking the Republican members of our Congressional delegation because Maine citizens will be hit hard if the court finds for the plaintiffs. In italics are the answers that informed economists and health providers agree on.

• With subsidies no longer available, healthier (younger) people would decide to go without health coverage.

Would that trigger premium hikes? Absolutely • If premiums escalate, could that be the beginning of a “death spiral” for the health insurance market? Yes • Would state economies suffer due to reduced tax revenues when federal subsidies disappear? Quite likely • With thousands no longer able to afford health insurance, would hard-pressed hospitals and doctors have to absorb much of the cost of uncompensated care? Certainly • Is there a humanitarian aspect of this beyond economic damage because sick people get less care when uninsured and therefore have a greater risk of death? No question (the American Public Health Association estimates that ending the subsidies would result in more than 9,800 additional deaths each year.)

Go ahead — ask your senaLETTERS, Page B

(Continued from Page D) I want teachers in our public schools to teach students how to think, not what to think. I expect the same behavior from our representatives in Congress.

Barbara J. Danis Bridgton

Go ahead, ask them

To The Editor: It is no news to anyone that Republicans in Congress have been trying, since 2010, to torpedo the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

In June, the United States Supreme Court is scheduled to decide on a case (King vs. Burwell) in which the plaintiffs are supported by the Republican leadership. In short, the suitors claim that language in the ACA does not permit the federal government to give subsidies for health care insurance in states where the health care market (Obamacare) is not run by the states but rather by the Feds (there are 34 such states including Maine).

Here are some questions

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INVITATION TO BRIDGTON CITIZENS Committee Appointment Land Use & Zoning (LUZ) Ad Hoc Committee BRIDGTON, ME The Town of Bridgton is seeking applications for interested citizens to serve on a newly-created ad hoc committee titled Land Use & Zoning (LUZ) Ad Hoc Committee. This creation and subsequent appointment is pursuant to the Select Board Committee Policy Sections II.A.3 and III, respectively. The Land Use & Zoning (LUZ) Ad Hoc Committee is being formed to provide for safe, attractive and economically beneficial development throughout the municipality. The key elements of the Committee’s mission include reviewing the current land use regulations, current development practice, anticipated development trends, and land use models using the newly-approved Town of Bridgton Comprehensive Plan for direction. The role of the committee is to work with staff by confirming the land use policy and reviewing language for the development of ordinances and/or applicable regulations governing future development in Bridgton.

The Committee shall report to the Select Board at least quarterly on their work and progress. The Committee shall be comprised of not more than seven members and no less than three members. Members are appointed by the Select Board and will serve to the conclusion of the Committee’s charge. The Committee shall meet monthly at a minimum and no more than twice a month. The full text of the Committee’s roles and responsibilities, as well as the Comprehensive Plan, can be found in the Planning & Development section of the town’s website: www.bridgtonmaine.org.

Additional information can be obtained by contacting Anne Krieg, Town of Bridgton Planning, Economic & Community Development Director, at 207-647-8786 or ecodevdir@bridgtonmaine.org.

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March 12, 2015, The Bridgton News, Page B

Think twice before ending revenue sharing

served on the Naples Board of Selectmen for over a decade, and all of us, regardless of our politics, shared a commitment to fiscal responsibility.

Town officials across Maine have been cutting right down to the bone, and, in some cases, right through the bone in an effort to keep property tax increases as small as possible.

The governor’s proposal is part of a long pattern in which the state has constantly tried to shift costs down to the local level — essentially balancing the budget on the backs of property taxpayers. When the state avoids responsibility for the money it spends, your property taxes go up.

The property tax doesn’t

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was far beyond the norm, and with the large groomers now used by most snowmobile clubs, snowmobilers are having the best snowmobile season ever! The trails have been groomed to perfection and that puts smiles on the faces of all snowmobilers and cross-country skiers.

tors and representatives. And To The Editor: Arnie is on the back nine the governor too.

Stan Cohen of life, as am I, so I want Bridgton to deliver a tribute to Arnie while we are both upright and breathing.

He can still hit’em straight, although not as far, and still hosts his namesake Arnold Palmer International To The Editor: Dedicated. Intelligent. tournament.

I was an Arnie fan “back Practical. They all apply to in the day” when I lived Mahlon Johnson, whose obitin Ohio and worked for uary appeared in the March 5, 2015, issue of The Bridgton Firestone. One of the bennies was a membership in the News.

Prior to my wife and I Firestone Country Club at a moving to Bridgton in 2006, scandalously low monthly Mahlon was already volun- fee; we were able to watch teering his services to the the best golfers in the world Recycling Committee and his at the annual American Golf common sense contributions Classic tournament that were important reasons for the Firestone hosted. Arnie was efficiency of our Recycling the “King” in those days, but Center. Mahlon was instru- was being challenged by that mental in the research behind upstart Ohio State graduBridgton adopting single-sort ate, Jack Nicklaus. Nicklaus recycling, which has cut time sported excess avoirduand costs for the ecomaine pois in those days, and was called “Fat Jack (Tubbies, members.

Little known is that when and Tubbettes, take notice),” the all-glass-wrapped John especially by members of Hancock building in Boston “Arnie’s Army.”

What I want to say about was being built, Mahlon was the “King” has less to do an engineer for one of the companies that had been asked with his golfing prowess to bid on the job. Mahlon than his character.

In golf, there are many advised the company not to bid on the project because, in rule violations that only you his opinion, the glass would know you have made them. not hold. The company did not Your playing partners can’t bid and another company was see them made, so you have accepted for the job. Before to “call them (penalties) the building was completed, on yourself,” and include the glass panels started to pop them in your score. Personal off the building, as Mahlon integrity is integral to the had predicted, and build- game.

Arnie makes reference ing plans had to be changed. to that in a commercial for Typical of Mahlon, this was First Tee, a youth organizanot something he spoke about tion in which, quoting C.S. to many people. It was something he was proud of but not Lewis, he mentions: “Doing something he bragged about. the right thing, even when I was privileged to have no one is watching.”

He is talking about doing known this good, smart man. the right things in life, not I am proud to have been his just in golf. friend. He will be missed.

Bob Casimiro Al Burk Bridgton Bridgton

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by Christine Powers Maine State Representative

To The Editor: This is the best snowmobile season ever!

This winter, we experienced the coldest February in history, along with snow that

to let state government tax families and seniors out of their homes. I’ve been in touch with municipal officials across my district and all over the Lake Region, and we’re going to make it very clear to my colleagues in the Legislature that a new tax shift to property taxpayers is unacceptable.

When my bill to fully fund revenue sharing gets scheduled for a public hearing, I will be sure to let you know when and where it is taking place. I believe this bill is the best way to give seniors and working families a fighting chance to get by, and I urge anyone who feels the same way to speak up by contacting me, your state senator or other legislators in our region.

State Representative Christine Powers, a member of the Legislature’s Transportation Committee, is serving her second term in the Maine House and represents Baldwin, Cornish, Naples, Sebago and part of Parsonsfield.

But, did you know that only about 20% of snowmobile owners join a snowmobile club? This season we lost the Twin Lakes Snow Riders Snowmobile Club in Fort Kent.

What would happen if you lost your local snowmobile club? Without a local snowmobile club: • There would be no grooming of trails.

• There would be no trail signs.

• There would be no snowmobile trail map.

• There would be no landowner permission.

• There would be no trails to ride.

Your local snowmobile club provides all of these things with volunteer labor.

Each club buys and maintains the large groomers you see on the trails. Each club has the necessary chain saws,

pole saws, clippers and other equipment. They run several club trips each year to desirable snowmobile locations at special rates. Members have years of experience to help new riders get into the sport safely. Each club has monthly meetings with potluck suppers to get to know other members.

Isn’t it time you join a snowmobile club so you can protect the sizable investment you have made in your snowmobile, clothing, helmet and gloves?

We invite you to become a member of our club — The Bridgton Easy Riders.

For more information go to www.bridgtoneasyriders. com/ Thanks for your consideration.

Bill Preis, member Bridgton Easy Riders Snowmobile Club

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able nonprofits may run into trouble. Some of our land trusts, summer camps, food banks, charities and other community organizations that would now be on the tax rolls have very small budgets and could end up laying people off or failing all together. Given the kind of services many of these nonprofits provide and given the economic activity they generate locally, changing their tax status could do more harm than good.

Another big problem with ending revenue sharing is that it’s an idea that assumes — falsely — that most towns in Maine are poorly managed and have plenty of fat to cut from their local budgets. Frankly, it’s nonsense. I

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care how much money you make or how hard you work.

It doesn’t care how old you are or whether you have kids to feed. It doesn’t care if you’re on a fixed income or whether your home sheltered multiple generations of your family. But, aside from revenue sharing, it’s one of very few ways towns can fund schools, firefighters and other basic local functions.

That’s what makes the tax so destructive.

According to the 2014 Compendium of State Fiscal Information, most people’s tax burden breaks down like this: 41% is property taxes, 22% is income taxes, 17% sales taxes and 20% is a mix of other taxes.

Those numbers tell me that the property tax is already by far the largest tax the average person pays. Rather than shifting costs to towns, the state should find a way to pay for its budget at the state level. If it can’t do that, then it shouldn’t be spending the money.

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nor, his budget proposal does add some property tax relief for seniors and low-income workers. I agree with that part.

The governor’s proposal also seeks to offset the loss of revenue sharing funds by requiring that nonprofits with property worth over $500,000 pay some property taxes. At first glance, that seems like a reasonable idea because it broadens the tax base, but there are actually several problems below the surface.

A lot of towns — especially in rural parts of the state — don’t actually have nonprofits that would be subject to the new tax, and many towns that would get some revenue from nonprofits wouldn’t get nearly enough to offset the loss of revenue sharing. For example, all five towns that I represent would have to raise property taxes if the budget passes as is. That hurts even the seniors and low-income workers who are supposed to get extra property tax relief.

But even towns with tax-

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Over the last several weeks, there has been a lot of coverage of how the governor’s budget proposal would affect our communities. The biggest debate so far is over the portion of the budget that ends municipal revenue sharing. As the author of a bill that takes the opposite course and fully funds the revenue sharing program, I wanted to weigh in on the discussion.

Revenue sharing is a several-decades-old law in which the state has returned a small but significant portion of sales and income tax revenue to Maine’s cities and towns.

Communities use the money to pay for essential services like snow plowing.

It’s a sound policy that helps local governments keep property taxes in check.

Getting rid of it would lead to both cuts in services and higher property taxes — so you’d pay more and get less. Even if income taxes decreased as part of the bigger plan, it seems like a pretty raw deal.

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Raising money for kids in Northern Africa NAPLES — Peter Morrison is a man of his word.

So, when it came time to pay the price for a challenge he had issued to members of the Awana Program at Cornerstone Gospel Church in Naples, Morrison stood tall, tried to smile and took several “pies” in the face last Friday.

Kids in the Awana Program have been raising money for youngsters on the other side of the world since the beginning of January. They have been doing this for two months by learning Bible verses.

The kids were challenged to learn as many verses as they could in a six-week period, and whatever they learned, the Commander (Morrison) of the program would take the number of verses learned and convert that into cash.

The money was then donated to the Awana Go Program, which is an effort to reach kids in Northern Africa in their program of 60 in 60, which is to reach 60,000 kids in 60 days.

Cornerstone Gospel Church is just one of more than thousands of Awana Programs around the world that is working together in this effort. It cost $10 to reach one child. The Awana

Sharalee Morrison pies Awana Commander Peter Morrison.

Program here, which averages 22 to 25 kids each week, raised $220.

While local youngsters are contributing to Northern Africa, other Awana Programs are donating to efforts in Europe, Asia, Canada, South

America, Latin America, the Pacific Rim of Countries, Central and Southern Africa, the Middle East and Australia.

As part of their drive, local kids spent time with various missionaries, who pro-

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THE WINNERS — (Front) Madison Martin and Scarlett Ross; (back) Vivian Oakes, Alexa Mitchell and Mercedes Martin. Missing from photo is Sharalee Morrison. vided interesting talks about their work abroad. Speakers included John Romano of Camp Good News, Andy Crone of Awana, as well as Peter and Trish DuBrule, who are involved in missionary work in Zambia.

“This was more than just raising money for the kids in Northern Africa, this was about who could learn the most verses so they could ‘Pie the Commander’ in the face with a whipped cream pie,” Morrison said.

One winner (Scarlett Ross) came from the Sparks Program, which is made up of kids in grades kindergarten through second. Two winners (Alexa Mitchell and Sharalee Morrison) were from the Truth and Training Program, which consists of grades three and four. Finally, from the

Truth and Training Program for grades five and six, the winners were Vivian Oakes as well as Mercedes and Madison Martin.

“Usually, we take the top winners in each of the grade groups in T&T, but in the fifth and sixth grade levels, there was a tie for second place between twin sisters,” said Morrison, noting that each girl became a pie thrower. “This is the second year of this contest and the kids enjoyed it so much last year that the leaders figured they would do it again, but added a twist with the fundraiser for Northern Africa. While the ultimate reward was how much money could be raised for kids in Northern Africa, they also wanted to have a little fun with it. That is what this program is all about, the

fun.”

Morrison pointed out that while the Awana Program does include Bible study, youngsters also enjoy game time. The group meets every Friday after school from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. SAD 61 helps with transportation from Lake Region Middle School and Songo Locks Elementary. The program runs from September to May and kids can join this program at any time as they do not have a cutoff for when kids can join.

For more information regarding the program, contact Peter Morrison at 8032199 or check the church’s website at www.cornerstonegospelch.com for more information.

Photos courtesy of Eric Winkler, Rebecca Morrison and Sharalee Morrison.

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