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Taste the sweetness

Former Bridgton resident Chris (C.J.) Berry publishes his first novel

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Proposed SAD 61 budget up 7.5%

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Deficits at the state and federal levels will certainly result in a trickle-down effect for local taxpayers.

SAD 61 is tentatively proposing a $28,057,791 budget, which represents a 7.5% increase.

Two driving forces include SAD 61 covering $350,000 as the result of Maine Governor Paul LePage proposed shifting of teacher retiree payments from the state to the local school budget.

Secondly, the federal government seemed like a knight in shining armor, offering up a no-interest loan as part of the funding to renovate and build new space at Lake Region High School.

Well, if a deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Because of federal deficits, SAD 61 is now looking at paying interest on that $9.2 million loan (total project and bonding was $13.8 million). Out of the

$562,000 in interest on that bond each year, SAD 61 had to pay $60,000 while the federal government subsidized the rest. With the recent federal budget cuts, SAD 61 received word that the subsidized credit will be reduced between 5 to 10%. SAD 61 budgeted for 10%, which totals $50,000. Now, instead of paying $60,000 per year in interest on that bond, SAD 61 will be paying $110,000. The bond is for 16 years.

Those two unexpected costs represent an initial jump of about 2% — SAD 61 Finance Coordinator Sherrie Small told directors at Monday night’s public hearing on the proposed budget that each percentage increase represents about $260,000.

Meanwhile, the four area towns making up SAD 61 continue to receive bad news as well. As part of Governor LePage’s proposal to balance the state’s budget, he wants to suspend municipal revenue sharing for 2014 and 2015 for a savings of about $98.9 million.

The local losses would amount to: Bridgton, $363,3488 Naples, $285,000. Naples Town Manager Derik Goodine said that figure could reach as high as $400,000 if other revenue streams dry up.

Casco, about $185,000. Casco Town Manager David Morton predicted the overall figure could reach $285,000.

“Coupled with a sizeable increase in our contribution to the school district, I anticipate a great deal of taxpayer angst,” Morton said.

Sebago, figure unavailabe.

Add to the loss of revenue sharing funds the possible elimination of the Homestead Property Tax Exemption, and local towns will face stiff revenue reductions that will result in either deeper cuts in services (Bridgton’s Budget Advisory Committee last week recommended nearly $300,000 in cuts across nearly every department) or increasing local taxes.

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Local preference draft tabled

MERRY WATSON HANGS UP FIREFIGHTING HAT — As one of the founding members of the Naples’ rescue unit in 1975, Watson passed firefighting school five years ago and retired in February 2013.

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Time to hang up her fire hat

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — For Merry Watson, the choice to step down after five years as a Naples firefighter and 37 years as an emergency technician had to do with timing.

Timing also played a factor in 1975 when Watson and a handful of residents founded an informal volunteer rescue group in Naples. Actually, in the late 1970s, there were a couple catalysts that started in motion the wheels that would result in the early years of the Naples Rescue Department.

It kind of evolved, according to Watson.

She and her husband, Dana, had a young son named Cole. Watson worried about being able to deal independently with some of the injuries associated with childhood. Her answer was to learn CPR; and, as a concerned mother, she took a course on it.

Then, along with a group of people in town, Watson also took a class on crash injury management, which was offered by the Maine Department of Transportation, she said.

At that time, the group included Delvin Merrill, Skip and Donna Linnell, and Loren Hall. With their newly honed skills, those folks decided to go out and help people when needed. At first, the rescue workers notified one another of an emergency situation via phone.

Then, the equipment included three walkie-talkies, and a boxy Oldsmobile that served as an ambulance.

“Every morning at 6 a.m., there were a lot of people running around dropping off the radios” to the people on duty, she said.

“In 1977, we had a hell of a motorcycle crash right on the (Naples) Bridge. We were all volunteers. We all drove our own cars. We waited for 45 minutes for the ambulance to come down from Bridgton,” Watson said. “It took 45 minutes, but it seemed like three hours.

That’s when we all decided we would form the rescue unit.”

At that time, Fire Chief Clinton Plummer was open to the idea of a Naples Rescue Department separate from the town’s fire department, which has been established

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By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Stone Surface has now relocated to the former Chapter 11 property on Main Street.

A new building façade and stacked slabs of granite in the parking lot testify to signs of industry and a new life for the prime downtown commercial lot.

But memories of what might have been — a threestory 24-unit apartment project — linger on, along with a question: should Bridgton still consider a Local Preference Housing Ordinance?

Selectmen thought so in February, when they voted to send along a draft Local Preference Housing Ordinance for a public hearing and June

Town Meeting vote.

But, on March 26, member Bob McHatton had second thoughts, saying he wanted to reconsider his earlier approval.

“We don’t have any issue before us now,” McHatton said, since Avesta Housing, Inc. dropped its plans for the 24-unit project shortly after a townwide vote in December that rejected lot size density amendments needed to make it viable. McHatton didn’t see why the town should spend $2,500 on legal fees to review the local preference language, “just to put something in place that isn’t going to be used for a while.”

The majority of the board agreed with him, voting 3–2 to reconsider the Feb. 26 decision

to move forward with the draft local preference ordinance.

After voting to reconsider, the board then agreed unanimously to table all consideration of local preference until July 1. Members Doug Taft and Bernie King were against reconsidering the earlier vote, both saying they believed Bridgton needs a means to ensure its residents will have first preference on renting units in any future affordable housing projects.

“This is a chance, for once, to do something beforehand, instead of management by crisis,” Taft said. “This is a chance to be ahead of the game.”

But member Woody Woodward doesn’t think the nonprofit housing industry is

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — In science fiction movies, there is a future without clean drinking water.

In some science laboratories, equipment has been invented that turns salt water into fresh drinkable H2O. In some towns, people do not trust the water that comes out of the tap.

Locally, could the solution be as easy as drilling a few test wells?

The Town of Naples is taking the steps to secure drinking water for the public. A probable solution is on the horizon, a few years after discovering levels of uranium, which are unsafe for consumption by children, according to Town Manager Derik Goodine.

The initial water quality tests were performed because the Naples-based business was a daycare, according to Goodine. Currently, other pub-

lic facilities are not required to test for uranium. However, the town tested the drinking water at the Town Office and Naples Fire Department; and uranium was present in high levels at both those places, Goodine said.

Uranium is naturally occurring in well water. The consumption of high levels of uranium can be taxing on the kidneys.

Last month, Selectman Rick Paraschak joined Goodine in assisting with the parameters of a drinking water study that will focus on supplying Main Street.

Still to be determined: Which spot will yield the best water?

On Monday, March 11, the Naples Board of Selectmen opted to give the winning bid to the James W. Sewall Company of Old Town.

The project will be partially funded by a $20,000

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and $38,000 Tax Increment Funding, budgeted for this purpose, according to Goodine.

“The purpose of the study is to provide safe, clean drinking water for the future for our residents,” Goodine said. “It is also a strategic move for the future for business attraction and economic development.

We have found that prospective companies coming into the state have a list of things they are looking for when they speculate about sites around the state for a location. One of the top things they mention is public water.”

As part of the project, the town must purchase a yet-tobe-identified parcel to set aside the drinking water source.

“There will be many potential sites to initially look at. WATER STUDY — The Before we do any testing, we Town of Naples has started will be establishing purchase to test its drinking water

going to be eager anytime soon to risk developing a project in Bridgton, after Avesta’s experience. Avesta officials were led to believe that their plans would be enthusiastically embraced by Bridgton residents, when former Bridgton Community and Economic Development Director Alan Manoian first announced the plans in October of 2011.

But residents were quick to challenge, and criticize, the project, and did so throughout 2012, with concerns centered primarily around its use of a prime commercial lot on Main Street. Of strong secondary concern, however, was the project’s selection criteria for tenants, which contained

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quality.

Funds okayed for historic local walking trail

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Tom Stone wasn’t sure he heard correctly when the Bridgton Board of Selectmen voted March 12 to fully fund a long-awaited plan to create a Historic Walking Trail in the downtown.

At first, the Bridgton Historical Society Trustee thought the board was still debating, as it had been for two meetings now, about asking Town Meeting voters whether a walking trail was worth $3,100 — the amount needed to get the project up and running by Memorial Day. But the board surprised him. They agreed to take the

full $3,100 out of contingency to pay for the brochures, map and bulletin board, only asking that any private donations be used to offset that amount. Stone, who appeared at the mic, poised to restate the reasons behind the funding request, realized then he’d gotten what he came for. He quickly sat down.

The board last month had suggested a partial funding by taking $700 from contingency funds to pay for materials so that vocational students could construct a waterproof bulletin board before school lets out in June. But on March 12, selectmen realized that if a decision on remaining fund-

ing was delayed until the June Town Meeting, it would delay the project from being ready by this summer as the society had intended.

The bulletin board is needed to house a large 1871 map that will show historic homes along the walking trail route and serve as the starting point for the trail. Streets that are included in this first phase of the trail are South High Street, North High Street to Farragut Park, the Fowler/ Church Street area, Depot Street and Main Street.

There was considerable discussion about the society’s chosen location for the bulletin board. They plan to place it

in front of the side entrance to Renys on Depot Street, Stone said society members saw the Renys side entrance as providing high visibility for the target audience of summer visitors to Bridgton.

But Selectman Woody Woodward said some local businesspeople had a “philosophical difference of opinion” as to the location of the bulletin board, believing it should be located on Main Street instead.

Member Doug Taft said there already exists a map of Bridgton on Main Street.

It is enclosed in Plexiglass and mounted on the side of the building where Southern

Maine Retirement Services is located. Taft asked why that wouldn’t perhaps be a suitable location as a starting point for the tour.

Stone said there’s nothing to prevent a second map from being placed in the future where Taft suggested.

But he pointed out that his-

torical society members spent many months planning the project in its initial phase, which involves designated historical buildings on both North and South Main Streets and Main Hill. Plans call for the brochures to be placed below the bulletin board by

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Passing along magic of books

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer As a young boy, Chris Berry was mesmerized by the “magic of books.”

Just as his teacher, Dotti Sanborn, was able to lure him to reading, Chris hopes to draw a new generation of youngsters into the magical adventures that await in his debut novel, AVES — The Age of Engagement.

Like Sanborn, who spent numerous years writing about birds in columns (“Bird Seed”) submitted to The Bridgton News starting in the 1970s, Chris based his first professional writing venture on challenges birds face in this ever-changing environment.

A few months ago, Chris stopped by The News office while visiting his hometown and dropped off a copy of AVES for a review (see accompanying story by Mike Corrigan). He also touched base with local seller Justin Ward of Bridgton Books about carrying the new novel (which is in stock there).

BN. What were the biggest challenges/obstacles you faced?

CB. This is my first venture into book publishing. My hope is this will be the first of many. The biggest obstacle I faced in writing AVES — The Age of Engagement had to do with finding the time. Although I had started the story many years ago, it wasn’t until I found myself in between jobs for six months that I was able to put a concerted effort into the story.

BN. What did you learn?

CB. I learned the same age-old lesson: if you want something bad enough, then don’t let obstacles deter you from your goal. Oh, and don’t be afraid to accept some help along the way.

BN. What were some of the challenges you faced?

CB. With the draft completed, I faced the challenge of deciding how and with whom to publish? With my decision to publish through Amazon’s publishing arm, CreateSpace, I then needed to find and hire a top-notch editor and the best illustrator I could find. Without the remarkable contributions of Aimee Heckel (editor) and Laura G. Young (illustrator), this story would never have, ummmm, got off the ground.

BN. What do you like about this book?

CB. I really like how well the illustrations complement the story. I touch on themes that readers can readily relate to like friendship, compassion, community, sacrifice, betrayal, redemption, and loss. I like the fact that the story speaks directly to many of the challenges faced by birds due to a changing climate, loss of habitat, pesticide poisoning and inter-species conflicts. I also got a kick out of using the Latin names, or nicknames from the Latin names for most of the characters names in the story.

BN. What had you hoped to accomplish?

CB. By writing this story I hoped to be able to, in some small part, encourage a new generation of children to become active lifelong readers. Sometimes, all it takes is one grand adventure — just ask Bilbo Baggins. If the letters I’m receiving from Mrs. Leland’s fourth grade class are any indication, then I’m well on my way. My sister, Dagny, is reading the story to her fourth grade students at Stevens Brook Elementary and I just received the first batch of questions and comments from them — so amazing! The students do not know that Mrs. Leland is my sister.

She is simply reading them a book from a “new” author.

After three or four chapters, students sent the following letters to Chris: Dear C. J. Berry, I am inspired by your writing. What was your inspiration for the book? How did you come up with the names?

Did you base some of the characters off of people you met in real life? If so, who were they? Did you ever get writer’s block? How late have you stayed up at night writing down your ideas? Did you ever get ideas doing every day things? I’m sorry for all the questions, I’m really curious about your work. I love your book, it’s awesome and I can’t wait for the ending.

Your faithful reader, Jillian Dear C. J. Berry, What does C.J. mean?

Why is the Ivory-billed Woodpecker the ruler? Why did you pick birds instead of cats? You should really write a series.

Review: ‘AVES’ is real good read

AUTHOR Chris (C.J.) Berry, formerly of Bridgton, holds a copy of his first book, “AVES — The Age of Engagement,” during a recent trip home.

Fact Sheet Chris Berry (author C. J. Berry) Born in Bridgton Graduated from LRHS in 1980 University of Maine at Farmington in 1984 University of Colorado – Boulder 2010 Lives in Lafayette, Colo.

Former Lafayette, Colo. Mayor 2003-2007 Debut novel AVES — The Age of Engagement creates an urgent and dangerous narrative of the life-threatening struggles birds undertake in response to internal and external threats to their way of life. Mr. Berry draws upon his experience as the former mayor of the city of Lafayette, Colo. and lifelong bird watcher, to fashion real-life challenges birds confront over climate instability, pesticide poisoning, and inter-species conflicts in a memorable and thought-provoking tale.

Sincerely, Justice Dear C. J. Berry, How did you decide the names and species of birds?

How did you come up with the name Tyto Alba? When did you start writing? When did you decide to become an author? I really want to be an author, what are some tips you could give me? I really like the book so far, I’d give it 5 stars!

Your friend, Abigail Dear C. J. Berry, I want to ask you how you came up with this amazing bird book? Are you a bird watcher? You’re amazing storyteller/author. I wonder what book you’re working on next?

See ya later. Your friend, Lexus

Dear C. J. Berry, Why did you make so much danger in the book?

Do you like danger or something? I was also wondering if you’re ever planning on coming on Skype to meet with us?

Your friend, Kayla BN. Why did you dedicate the book to Dotti Sanborn?

CB. Ever since I could remember, I’ve loved the look and feel of books, to hold something tangible in your hands that had the power to bring you on an adventure, to escape the mundane, and teach you something of the world and something about yourself along the way. Dotti Sanborn — Mrs. Sanborn — knew this and for 50 years as a teacher introduced thou-

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BUILDING 40+ YEARS IN THE LAKES REGION AREA

By Mike Corrigan Special to The News C.J. Berry’s AVES — The Age of Engagement is a briskly-paced little allegory about the end of the world for wild things, or the threat of the end of the world, at least.

It’s also about adaptation.

AVES is finely-plotted, and presents both action and a “message.” As a book, it would benefit from more organically-explicated plot lines of the environmental problems that are often referenced — but, speaking of adaptation!

— as a movie, this effect could be managed through tone, color and image, without getting in the way of the actionpacked narrative. (A dwindling of the black army through an account of a poisoning at a farmer’s field makes for one key plot element that does lean on ecological disaster.) But most of the tree-hugging in the book is literal, because tree-hugging is how the yellow-bellied sapsuckers and woodpeckers feed, right?

Plot and exegesis both have a sort of vivid charm. In fact, AVES, The Age of Engagement, lacks only a catchy title and an adapted screenplay to make it into a movie.

Really. Pixar or Disney could do it.

Consider: you have Principalis, the aging, betrayed ivorybill woodpecker, leader of all the birds, wise and regal; and set against him, Tytos, the black-hearted Owl Who Would Be King. You have plucky counterspy seagull Honks for character development, and an army of storm trooper crows to boo, and for the forces of good to repel, or to die in the attempt. There are raucous bird councils, faithful mourning doves, heroic pelican couples, midair combat scenes, turning rivers and green island hideouts.

Plenty of action, too.

There is also a strange-talking mouse, a sort of combination Speedy Gonzalez and the Good Gollum, who comes to the rescue. And, just in time, for the book’s sake (as most of the good bird characters are pretty vanilla and earnest) we are treated to a “school” of lively future bird leaders who show spunk and fire and bravery and cando attitudes, and who, not so incidentally, add necessary comic relief. Yes, Disney, I’m thinking. That magical Staff of Aves would be hard to handle without winged fingers, also — but animators could come up with something that would work.

The plot hinges on the owl Tytos’s plan to take over the power in the bird world through treachery and demagoguery. His plan succeeds, for awhile. Meanwhile, the Government in Exile has spirited away the egg of the next Chosen One, and Tytos consolidates his power in the council. When the egg hatches, at a time of recognized great crisis in bird history, there is another surprise; it’s the first female Chosen One — just one of several satisfying plot twists Berry has provided. How “Red” wings her way back to a position of leadership and rightful power that even she often doubts her own fitness, takes up the rest of the book, along with the obligatory climactic battle, and a sort of half-resolution of the plot elements, a return to ancestral homes, a regathering of forces — and so the setting up of a sequel or two, perhaps?

The writing is solid, though the bird-talk conversations wax sometimes overly cute, while at other times tending to the plain and expository side, I thought. Take the ornithologizing of human expressions, for example: “The time is at wing,” for “The time is at hand,” and so on. At first I found this slightly off-putting, but it began to seem right after awhile; this technique also might work better to brighten dialogue in the movie we’re making here, than it does in print.

The descriptions of Tytos’s realm, the derelict barn area, are well-imagined and well-wrought, and Berry’s years as a bird-watcher allow the various Allied and Axis (well, not really, but there’s that dynamic) bird species their own personalities and identities. Another strength is the few original songs included in the text — literally bird-songs, but rendered in formal English, not chirps and squawks — that pass on bird lore to the chicks and to the readers. These songs are effective, well-made and charming.

Beyond charming are the accompanying illustrations.

The drawings made me wish the book was done in an even larger format than 8.5”x5.5”, so that the illustrations could be even larger, too. Executed by Berry’s Colorado friend, artist Laura G. Young, the illustrations are lovely,

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7:00 p.m. Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper in Fryeburg

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Good Friday – March 29

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3:00 p.m. Ecumenical Stations of the Cross in Bridgton 7:00 p.m. Good Friday Service – Veneration of the Cross and Communion in Fryeburg

5:30 a.m. starting at Casco Village Church for 16 miles

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Proposed SAD 61 budget whittled to 7.5% 2011–12, $25,882,500 2012–13, $26,119,080 Partly, the need to stay lean was due to a major drop in state subsidy aid from $3,082,458 to $834,133 by 2011–12. State funds bounced back a little — $1,613,163 (which included a curtailment of $114,58) in 2012–13. The anticipated subsidy for 201314 is $1,580,648.

SAD 61 was also aided by a federal school improvement grant ($1.6 million) to help turn around Lake Region High School, which was one of 10 Maine schools landing on a failing to show yearly improvement list.

Now, those funds are drying up, yet school officials hope to keep in place some of the components which enabled LRHS to raise test scores, as well as develop a dynamic curriculum, which other schools are now taking a closer look at.

Initially, the Leadership Team (consisting of top school administrators) was asked to develop a “needsbased” budget. Their proposal checked in at $28,400,884, which represented an 8.74% increase (see sidebar list).

Some key components of the package include: • Addition of three elementary school teachers — a fifth grade teacher at Stevens Brook, a first grade teacher at Songo Locks and a third grade teacher at Songo Locks — for a cost of about $155,0000.

Leadership Team ‘Needs Based’ Budget The additional staffing would Price tag: $28,400,884 keep class sizes to about 18.

Increase in new positions: about $1,000,000 Without additional teachers, Increase over last year: 8.74% • Keeping positions created through the federal school class sizes would range from improvement grant (which was $1.6 million) to help turn 20 to 23.

• Keeping various posiLake Region High School around after it was named as tions created by the federal one of the state’s 10 under-performing schools, $90,000.

Positions include Student Advocate/HS Completion grant at LRHS — including a Coordinator; Academy Leader stipends; grade 8 to grade Student Advocate, Academy leader stipends and a 9 transition summer academy.

• LRHS Ed Tech III for Alternative Ed Program, Transition Summer Academy for eighth graders as they $23,387 • LRHS In-School Suspension Monitor (three days per move on to high school — at $90,000. week), $13,072 • New programming • Three elementary teachers — grades 1, 3 and 5 — to keep class sizes around 18, totaling approximately through the Vocational Center — Firefighter/EMT teacher, $155,000 • Lake Region Vocational Center Firefighter/EMT Early Childhood teacher and a Teacher, Early Childhood Teacher and Student Services Student Services Coordinator — would cost $151,000.

Coordinator, $151,000 • Two Pre-Kindergarten • Two Pre-Kindergarten programs (new), about programs, $210,000. $210,000 SAD 61 Superintendent • District-wide (half-time) Literacy/Writing Coach Dr. Kathleen Beecher pointed (new), $26,602 • School Health Coordinator/Grant Writer (half-time, out that the district is seeing more and more youngnew), $25,645 • Resource Officer, $10,000 (to add to possible grant sters unprepared to enter the school system. One reason funding, new) could be that due to the bad • Elementary Intervention (new), $10,145 • Additional Gifted & Talented services for grades 6-12 economy, parents may lack the ability to pay for chil(new), $20,270 • One English Language Learner Coordinator/Teacher dren to go to pre-schools, where they would learn to (new), $41,299 • Middle School Literacy/Math Instruction/Intervention identify colors and numerals, to developing other social Coach (new), $66,682 skills, and instead send them Finance Committee Recommendation to daycare, which may lack Reduction: $343,093 in such instruction.

Proposed budget with this cut: $28,057,791 • Middle School Literacy/ Increase over last year: 7.5% • Cut School Health Coordinator/Grant Writer, Math Instruction/Intervention Coach, $66,662. $25,645 The school board’s Finance • Cut one of the three additional elementary teachers, Committee shaved the list by $51,444 $343,093 to reduce the pro• Cut Firefighter/EMT teacher, $33,318 posed budget to $28,057,791 • Cut Early Childhood teacher, $52,816 • Cut elementary stipends (Songo Locks — Head — a 7.5% increase (see sideTeacher stipend $1,768, Drama Club $1,261, Student bar story for where cuts were Council Advisor $2,019; Stevens Brook — Drama Club made).

Key cuts included reduc$1,261, Student Council Advisor $2,019 • Cut secondary gifted & talented art (stipend, after ing the elementary teacher proposal from 3 to 2; reduce school), $4,038 to $2,019 • Cut In-School Suspension Monitor at LRHS, Pre-K to $100,000; remove the new LRVC teaching $13,072 positions; and eliminate the • Cut guidance, 10 additional days, $3,454 • Removed Lake Region Middle School Ferry Beach LRHS in-school suspension monitor. field trip, $6,848 H.S. Principal Ted Finn • Reduce Student Services Coordinator to half-time, informed directors that if $64,815 to $32,408 the monitor is eliminated, a • Reduce Pre-K to $100,000 policy change must occur.

If a student skips a class or misbehaves in the classroom, he or she is given an inU.S. Congressman Mike FEMA visited the Lewiston- school suspension — the stuMichaud praised the Federal Auburn, Bangor, and Presque dent reports to a certain room Emergency Management Isle communities to provide at LRHS and spends time reading or doing homework.

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Under this scenario, a monitor is needed to oversee the students.

Finn praised his teaching staff for how they now handle classroom issues, which has greatly decreased the number of suspensions. He noted that if the monitor position is axed from the budget, he would need to return to the practice of giving students out-of-school suspensions.

One piece of good news is SAD 61 will close the books on debt owed on Songo Locks. The final payment of $254,500 was paid inn 2012.

What remains on the books?

• Stevens Brook, $382,054 annually to 2020.

• Lake Region Middle School and fields, $205,344 annually to 2019.

• Lake Region High School, Vocational Center, bus garage/instruction building, $1,521,095 annually to 2026, 2030 and 2031.

Budget impacts Each year, Rick Paraschak makes a similar appeal.

Having served on the school board, he knows how difficult it is to balance the ability to educate children with the ability to pay for those services.

As a selectman in Naples, Paraschak also knows taxpayers continue to struggle with paying for more (town and school taxes) with less (either stagnant incomes or actual losses).

This year, however, could be the straw that breaks taxpayers’ backs. Both schools and towns expect to lose state and federal aid, which will force cutbacks or tax hikes.

“I would appreciate it if you could look over the budget again to see if other cuts can be made,” he said during the public hearing. “Every increase in your budget goes to our mill rate.”

Casco Town Manager David Morton credits the school board for its hard work, especially trying to balance two interests.

“I cannot intelligently second guess their choices, but can offer some thoughts and observations,” he told The News. “The 7.5% of an increase in the SAD 61 budget may prove to be problematic for the district. I am concerned that an increase of that size will set the district budget up for rejection by voters. As an outside observer and one without the board’s understanding and knowledge of the district,

• Monday, March 25, 6:30 p.m., Great Room, Lake Region Vocational Center, SAD 61 board members will discuss various recommendations.

• Monday, April 1, 7 p.m., Crooked River Adult and Community Education, board to vote on budget and sign warrants.

• Tuesday, May 7, 6:30 p.m., Lake Region High School gym, district budget meeting.

• Tuesday, May 21, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., budget validation referendum vote in Bridgton, Casco, Naples and Sebago.

I would suggest that given all the problems between state and federal interrelationships (funding) with the school district, I would hope the district would consider not implementing any new programs at this time and take a much harder look to see if existing programs are cost effective and need to be continued (such as those programs implemented with funds the district accepted when the high school was declared to be underachieving). I understand that certain funds/grants are now exhausted and taxpayers are expected to pay the freight.”

Based on an economy that remains sluggish, Casco Director Phil Shane questioned whether this is the year to start a Pre-K program?

“We need to eliminate some things from this budget,” he said.

One area that could save the SAD 61 some money is to redistrict, Shane said.

“It makes sense if a kid is spending more time in the classroom than on a bus and saves the district some money at the same time,” Sebago Director Richard Merritt said.

Redistricting is an idea that will likely be discussed in the future, as well as whether to close Sebago Elementary.

Casco Director Donna Norton suspects that if the

school board presents the budget as it stands at 7.5% hike, “it will be coming back at us.” If the proposal has any shot of passing, Norton believes, the school board will need to make a hard sell to taxpayers — educate the public as to why it is important to keep all the components in place.

Directors also discussed the possibility of holding some type of exit polling after the referendum vote to gauge voter response — what the public thinks should happen next if the budget fails.

Director Heuiser added that while people may believe what is being proposed is a “need,” she says a “no vote” still could occur because of taxpayers’ inability to dig deeper into their pockets.

“There are some people who simply can’t pay for it.

Some programs will have to wait,” she said. “Families need their money too.”

Directors discussed the possibility to seek out additional cuts to reduce the increase to 4.5%, but many felt such a big reduction (over $700,000) would prove devastating to educational services to local children.

So, directors will take a week to look at their spreadsheets and binders full of financial figures to see if any cuts can be considered before the group finalizes the budget.

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(Continued from Page A) Casco School Board Director Elaine Heuiser understands the budget proposed by the district’s Leadership Team represents “true needs,” but she is doubtful that taxpayers will embrace a 7.5% hike when most are either fighting to keep their homes or just barely making ends meet at the moment.

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Bridgton Police blotter These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Tuesday, March 12 10:48 a.m. Police investigated a possible burglary at a Portland Road residence.

3:26 p.m. A caller reported someone likely stole her purse from a car parked at the hospital.

5 p.m. Andrew J. Gardner, 30, of Bridgton was charged with two counts of negotiating a worthless instrument (Class C felony) by Bridgton Police Officer Brad Gaumont.

Gardner was released on bail.

11:45 p.m.

Police responded to a disturbance at a Boulder Hill Road home where a male reportedly was trying to break down a door.

Wednesday, March 13 3:28 a.m. Marshall E. Jackson, 52, of Madison, N.H. was charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence by Bridgton Police Officer Todd Smolinsky following a stop on Portland Road. Jackson was also summonsed for operating a motor vehicle after suspension. He was released on bail.

8:50 a.m. Police investigated a possible theft at a Portland Road business.

2:39 p.m. Jessica L Brough, 28, of Bridgton was charged with theft by unauthorized taking or transfer by Bridgton Police Officer Mac McCormick.

5:36 p.m. Police responded to a domestic disturbance at a Burnham Road home where a female allegedly had her hair pulled and was being choked.

6:38 p.m. A beagle was reportedly stolen from a Burnham Road home’s backyard area.

Thursday, March 14 2:01 p.m. Police received a report that a boy was throwing rocks on Sandy Road and Portland Road.

9:18 p.m. A 1991 Toyota, operated by Lea O. Welch, reportedly struck a deer while traveling on Harrison Road.

Friday, March 15 4:42 p.m. Police received a report of illegal dumping of trash in the North Bridgton area.

Saturday, March 16 12:03 a.m. Michelle L. Kravetz, 21, of Kennebunkport was charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence by Bridgton Police Officers Brad Gaumont and T.J. Reese following a stop at the intersection of Punkin Valley Road and Chickadee Lane. Kravetz was also summonsed for possession of drug paraphernalia. She was released on personal recognizance.

10:51 a.m. A caller requested to speak with an officer regarding the theft of a television allegedly by a landlord.

3:35 p.m. Two vehicles were involved in an accident in a Main Street parking lot.

The drivers were identified as William R. Reed, operating a 1997 Jeep Cherokee, and Deirdre Knowlton, operating a 2008 Jeep Patriot.

8:26 p.m. Firefighters were dispatched to a possible chimney fire at a Fosterville Road residence.

11:04 p.m. Tyler J. Smith, 18, of Danvers, Mass. was summonsed for possession of a usable amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia by Bridgton Police Officer T.J. Reese following a stop on Harrison Road.

Sunday, March 17 12:24 p.m. Police received a tip that two males were allegedly trying to break into a Kennard Street residence through a window.

1:47 p.m. A caller claimed that someone broke into an East Slope condo in West Bridgton and stole keys.

3:27 p.m. Police responded to an accident in the Hannaford parking lot involving a 2004 Hyundai, operated by Judith Randall, and a 2004 Chevy Impala, operated

by Janet Underwood. A third vehicle, which was unoccupied, was registered to Mark S. Flanagin of Raymond.

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Fryeburg Police log These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing): Monday, March 11 11:20 a.m. Police investigated a theft complaint on Elm Street.

3:16 p.m. Police assisted Fryeburg Rescue with a call at an Oak Ridge Street home.

5:05 p.m. Police checked a Maple Street property after receiving a report of suspicious activity.

8:15 p.m. A theft reportedly occurred at the Academy gym.

9:07 to 11:25 p.m. Police issued five warnings and two traffic summonses.

11:50 p.m. Nathan R. Hill, 23, of Fryeburg was charged with allowing minors to possess or consume liquor.

Tuesday, March 12 1:09 a.m.

Denali McPherson, 19, of North Conway, N.H., was charged with possession of marijuana following a stop on Main Street. Michelle E. Rascoe, 19, of Warwick, R.I. was charged with sale/use of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.

7:42 p.m. Police checked a Portland Street location in regards to suspicious activity.

Wednesday, March 13 9:27 a.m. William M. Altenburg Jr., 72, of Fryeburg was charged with towing an unregistered motor vehicle without permission follow-

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Monday, March 18 3:55 p.m. A caller sought advice from police regarding the removal of a tenant.

6:33 p.m. A 2006 Ford Ranger, operated by Anthony Dixon, collided with a deer while traveling on North High Street.

9:26 p.m. A caller asked to speak with an officer regarding her license being taken following a traffic stop Sunday night.

Tickets: During this reporting period, police issued nine summonses and 52 verbal/written warnings.

ECO-EXCELLENCE — Lakes Environmental Association was named ecomaine’s 2013 Community eco-Excellence Award winner. Pictured are ecomaine board member Matthew Frank, LEA Assistant Director Colin Holme, ecomaine Recycling Committee Chairman Susan McGinty and ecomaine General Manager Kevin Roche.

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Lakes Environmental Association was chosen to receive the 2013 Community eco-Excellence Award for both Bridgton and Harrison after being nominated by Matthew Frank, ecomaine’s board member representing Harrison.

The awards are presented annually for contributions in preserving local ecology by ecomaine, a nonprofit municipally-owned single-sort recycling and waste-to-energy operation.

The Association’s mission

is “to preserve and, when necessary, restore the high water quality and traditional character of Maine’s lakes, watershed and related natural resources.” A wide range of programs have been instituted to fulfill that mission, including: boat inspections to prevent the spread of nonnative plants; on-site visits to individual properties to analyze erosion problems associated with runoff and design issues; and, providing educational programs at Harrison Elementary School and the

schools of SAD 61.

A luncheon was held at the ecomaine offices in Portland to honor winners from 22 municipalities. Chairman of the ecomaine board Michael McGovern and Recycling Committee Chairman Susan McGinty presented each winner with a framed award.

Anyone can make a nomination for the eco-Excellence Awards. Winners are chosen from among all the nominations by members of the ecomaine Recycling Committee.

Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the following Lake Region area incidents and complaints: Wednesday, March 6 11:35 a.m. Deputy Welsh investigated a criminal mischief complaint at a Roosevelt Trail location in Casco.

12:44 p.m. Deputies Welsh and Mailman were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on Main Street in Harrison.

Saturday, March 9 2:02 p.m. Deputy Down

handled a burglary (forcible entry) report at a Lake House Road home in Naples.

Monday, March 11 9:58 a.m. Deputy Winslow filed a report regarding a burglary (forcible entry) at a Songo School Road residence in Naples.

9:35 p.m.

Deputy Thompson investigated a

shoplifting complaint at a store in Naples.

Tuesday, March 12 12:06 a.m.

Deputy Winslow handled a theft complaint at a Naples residence.

7:46 p.m. Deputy Hanna responded to a shoplifting complaint at a Harrison store.

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and sales agreements upfront to purchase the property for fair market value,” Goodine said. “If we can’t negotiate such an agreement with anyone we will move to another site.”

Sewall Company will be looking for well sites that have sand and gravel pack. Ideally, the drilling company will “locate a proper water source for current and future customers in the service area,” Goodine said.

In addition, the study will “delineate where the service area will be as well as the number of gallons of water needed to serve the service area; and it will determine the size of the storage tank to hold the water, and where any pumping stations will need to be located,” Goodine said.

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March 21, 2013, The Bridgton News, Page A

Maine Maple Sunday

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Merry Watson cue rigs, the department continued to evolve. About a decade ago, some department members began to receive per diems.

When she turned 62 years old, Watson was talked into attending firefighter school by current Deputy Chief Chris Burnham.

“Chris encouraged me to do it. I should say, ‘He strongly encouraged me.’

He wanted to use me as an example to get other people to take the class. I can see him saying, ‘If a 62-year-old woman can do it, you can too,’” she said.

The four-month long course could be summed up as “very physical,” according to Watson.

“You had to get dressed in 2½ minutes. You had to be totally dressed with your breathing (apparatus) on. It took me until the end of the class to do it in 2½ minutes,” she said.

Watson found the humor in an activity or drill that required a woman to get dressed quickly.

“That was the hardest part of the whole class. As far as the rest of the class — it wasn’t beyond me. But, it wasn’t quite easy,” she said.

Although retired, Watson plans to continue to work as a rescue technician during the Fryeburg Fair. A good friend is in charge of the first aid booth; and they work 16hour days during the fair’s duration.

The first aid booth provides a good service for people attending the fair.

Frequently, Watson gives golf cart rides to elderly attendees who walk so many miles on the fairgrounds that the trip from the exit gates to their vehicle becomes a difficult journey.

Also, Watson will continue serving as the Naples Historical Society and Museum president.

Now, she takes pride in that segment of Naples history when a small group of dedicated residents put a rescue unit on the road.

HOW MAPLE SYRUP IS PRODUCED — Peter Rabbit Preschool students recently visited Sweet William’s in Casco to see how maple syrup is made. The children enjoyed hearing about how sap is collected as well as some of the science behind the Symonds’ operation. They also got to sample fresh syrup on ice cream — yum!

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Being a first responder is one of the meaningful ways Watson has been able to serve her community.

Being a first responder requires the ability to care for and comfort injured people, and to deal with the deaths that do occur from unexpected injuries.

“There were some nasty wrecks; and some of those things you never forget.

You keep those memories with you always. Everyone does,” she said. “For me, I compartmentalize them.

They are there; and the rest of my life is here.”

Her family members have acted as her confidants when she felt the need to talk about what she had witnessed.

“I have been up at night many times, talking about it to my family. The more you talk about it, the more you come to terms with it,” Watson said.

She showed up on the scene after the Orion, a plane out of Brunswick, crashed in Poland in 1978.

She said panic doesn’t sneak in, because first aid knowledge acts as a safety net.

“You revert to your training. Training is important in those situations, you revert to what you have learned,” she said.

Plus, she worked with “a group of really good people,” she said.

In those early days, the rescue department purchased a Horton emergency vehicle, which was a modern style ambulance, Watson said.

“You could stand up and put your back toward the ceiling, and take care of the patient,” she said.

Sometimes, Fire Chief Clinton Plummer helped the rescue department with driving duties, she said.

However, one of the drawbacks of the Horton was that “the brakes would catch fire once and a while,” she said.

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additional information on the application process.

“Maine’s fire and rescue departments are so critical to the safety of our communities,” said Michaud. “These FEMA programs help our first responders access more personnel, newer equipment, and better training.”

According to FEMA, the primary goal of AFG is to meet the firefighting and emergency response needs of fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical service organizations. Since 2001, AFG has helped firefighters and other first responders to obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources needed to protect the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards.

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ing a stop on Lovell Road.

5:22 p.m. Police checked a Main Street location after receiving a request to remove unwanted subjects there.

10:43 p.m. David S. Hatch Jr., 39, of Fryeburg was charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence following a stop by Officer Stephen Witham on Main Street. Hatch was transported to the Oxford County Jail.

Friday, March 15 2:54 p.m. Police checked a Kenerson Drive property after receiving a report of suspicious activity.

Saturday, March 16 12:01 a.m. Police responded to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Main Street and Highland Park Road.

9:20 p.m. Police located a subject, who had been reported as missing, at a Woodland Street location.

Sunday, March 17 8:38 p.m. Police were sent to a Woodland Street residence to check on a disturbance.

10:44 p.m. Felicia C. Hart, 23, of Fryeburg was charged with domestic violence assault by Officer Stephen Witham following an alleged incident at a Woodland Street location.

Hart was transported to the Oxford County Jail in South Paris.

Many sugarhouses in the Greater Bridgton area are participating in Maine Maple Sunday on March 24, and there’ll also be pancake breakfasts with real Maine maple syrup.

Here’s a list: BALDWIN Grandpa Joe’s Sugar House — 103 Murch Road, North Baldwin (653-3647, 787-3300) will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday, offering a BBQ breakfast and lunch, and their annual “Maple Cook-off” at 1 p.m. Sunday (entries due by noon). Music entertainment on Sunday will include “Justus.”

CASCO Sweet William’s — 66 Spiller Road, Casco (627-7362) will be open for tours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There’ll be detailed explanations of the syrup-making process, sugarbush tours, free samples of their syrup served over ice cream, along with baked beans and fried dough. They’ll also have maple treats for sale, including maple butter, cotton candy, lollipops and popcorn, and free balloons and face painting.

Pancake Breakfast — 8 a.m. to noon at the Crescent Lake Community Hall, featuring fresh maple syrup by Sweet William of Casco. The hall is located on Route 11 near Route 85. Cost is $5 for all you can eat. Menu is pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee.

CORNISH Pingree Maple Products — 90 High Road, Cornish (6258584, 651-4118) is open both Saturday and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There’ll be maple syrup on ice cream, door prizes, and maple products.

FRYEBURG Weston’s Sugar House — 48 River Street, Fryeburg (935-2567). Come and learn step-by-step, tree-to-jug, how maple syrup is made the old fashioned way. Free ice cream served with maple syrup. Sugarbush tours, handicapped accessible.

Pancake Breakfast — Maine-ly Maple Brunch, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fryeburg Masonic Hall, Portland Street, by the First Congregational Church of Fryeburg. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 5-11, four and under free.

HARRISON Dad’s Maple Sugar Shack — 1061 Naples Road, Harrison (583-6036) making maple syrup, samples, product, including maple syrup, candy and maple nuts. Farm tours and sugarbush tours are offered.

HIRAM High Acres Maple Syrup — 14 Husky Haven, South Hiram (625-7151) will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will offer a pancake breakfast on the premises, and sugarhouse tours.

RAYMOND Balsam Ridge — 140 Egypt Road, Raymond (655-4474) will be open both days, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Observe the maple syrup-making process, get samples of maple products and see sugar on snow demonstrations. Bring your snowshoes and walk through the farm, enjoy a lunch of hot dogs in sap with homemade baked beans. Kids will enjoy visiting Ginger, the farm’s quarter horse Arabian-cross.

SEBAGO Greene Maple Farm — 77 Bridgton Road, Sebago (787-2424) will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This small working family farm for over seven generations will offer sugarbush tours, samples and demonstrations.

Pancake Breakfast — serving 7 a.m. to noon at Sebago Town Hall.

WATERFORD McAllister Farm — 15 Five Kezars Road, North Waterford (890-0318) will be open for tours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with demonstrations on how to make maple syrup, candy and cream. Maple syrup is for sale, and there’ll be free ice cream with maple syrup to try. Come see all of the farm animals including the large black pigs, or take a tour of the farm or the sugarbush. Breakfast Buffet — from 8 to 11 a.m., at the North Waterford Church, Five Kezars Road.

Cost for adults is $8, and kids pay $3.50, with all proceeds benefiting the church.

Thunder Hill Farm — 42 Bell Road, Waterford (5834146, 890-5869) will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering demonstrations of its small family-operated maple production. Maple syrup, pancakes, pulled pork or beef brisket in maple sauce sandwiches and other maple goodies will be for sale. Visit working steer tams (cart rides, conditions permitting), and Scottish Highland cattle.

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Bridgton vacillates on fireworks ordinance

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer A proposed fireworks ordinance, that would set extra limits beyond what the state allows, hit a snag March 26 when Selectman Bob McHatton suggested a competing ordinance.

He wants to ban fireworks altogether.

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scuttle their efforts. Everyone agreed, however, that some kind of compromise is needed, because two competing ordinances on the same subject cannot be presented to voters at the June Town Meeting.

McHatton said he’s talked to many residents who favor a complete ban, after experiencing last summer’s increase in fireworks in the wake of a new state law making it legal for residents to purchase and set off fireworks year-round,

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they held several hearings with the public to get feedback as they drafted their proposed ordinance. If there are a great number of residents upset about fireworks, as McHatton suggests, they didn’t approach the committee, said member Glen “Bear” Zaidman.

“You can’t drag ‘em into the room,” Zaidman said.

“What’s the point of having a committee,” he asked, when one selectman can suggest a ban and sweep all their work away?

Fire Chief Glen Garland said the committee “tried to do its due diligence” by asking for suggestions, but

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Two of Bridgton’s most outspoken elected officials, Woody Woodward and Fred Packard, are stepping down.

In their combined 28 years of service both men have represented opposite poles on the political spectrum. With nomination papers only available since Monday, it’s too early to say who might try to replace them. One thing, however, seems clear: Bridgton’s upcoming elections on June 11 should be interesting.

Woody Woodward When asked why he wasn’t running again, Woodward said, “Twelve years is enough.

It’s time to switch up and let someone else have a turn.”

He said that when he began

on the board back in 2001, he decided to wear a tie to meetings, to remind himself as he took his seat that “I’m at work for the town.”

The tie idea caught on, he joked; “Now, everybody wears a tie,” except for Bob (McHatton). He takes pride in having set that standard, as he does in recalling his second year as a selectmen, when he was named chairman.

Former Town Manager Ron Belanger died unexpectedly while he was chairman, just before budget season began, and Woodward said he is still grateful the town was able to rely on Administrative Assistant Georgiann Fleck during the transition, until current Town Manager “Mitch (Berkowitz)

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a staunch supporter of raising money for Bridgton’s July 3 fireworks display, said, “I’m still flying the flag.” But he added that, “I’ve spoken to a lot of people who are concerned about people getting hurt and fires.”

In legislative hearings last week, testimony was reportedly offered by the State Fire Marshal’s Office showing that consumer fireworks were a factor in 20 structure fires last year, along with 38 wild fires and 20 injuries treated at Maine hospitals.

Berkowitz said the board has until early April to decide the language of an ordinance to be placed on the warrant.

hit the ground running.” In member moved out of town subsequent years he served and left a void. In the last through the town’s replace- election, Packard received ment of both its fire chief and the highest number of votes its police chief. ever cast for a town official, He expects he may have he said proudly. an extra thing or two to say Packard is a lifelong about certain matters once Bridgton resident with a he leaves the board. He and degree in business adminishis wife have had to endure tration. He made his living a not-insignificant amount as a real estate appraiser for of ridicule and harassment 23 years, and as a broker for because of some of the posi- 11 years. tions he has taken on contro“Since I’ve been on the versial issues, he said. planning board, we’ve seen a “I hope that whoever goes Subway, a Renys expansion, on the board after me can go a Dunkin’ Donuts, a new in there without an agenda Hannaford grocery store and and do their best in all areas” a McDonald’s,” said Packard, of town policy, and not just in a pro-business advocate who one or two areas, he said. has been criticized in the past as being too lenient on busiFred Packard Packard has served 16 ness development standards. years on the planning board “Before that, there was noth— five full terms and one ing. We’ve accomplished year of Dave Lee’s term — more in the last 10 years than and said, “I’m tired.” Over the 20 or even 30 before that. the winter he has suffered In between (strict or lenient) with bad back problems that is where you got to be.”

Packard said either of the make it hard for him to sit for (Continued from Page A) board’s two current alterany period of time. sands of children to the magic found in books. I can only He planned to retire after nates, Roxy Hagerman and hope that this small tribute will harness some of Mrs. nine years, but got enlisted Adam Grant, would make Sanborn’s magic in luring a new generation of young readers back into service after a board ELECTION, Page A to the wonders found in reading.

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CB. Why the sequel of course! Last year, my daughter, Olivia, and I went on a road trip 400 miles to Kearney, Neb. (Continued from Page A) to see tens of thousands of Sandhilll Cranes migrating along the North Platte River. Let’s just say I was just doing a little and lovingly executed.

The book is dedicated to a writer and bird-lover who fieldwork for the sequel — the noise was deafening!

Bridgton News readers should be familiar with: “To Mrs. BN. Do you have a book signing planned here?

CB. I do not have a book signing scheduled, although I am Sanborn,” the dedication reads, “the best 5th grade teacher planning one for the summer, or if there is enough interest, ever!” The late Dotti Sanborn apparently passed her love of writing, and love of birds, on to at least one student! maybe in the spring. Justin has agreed to carry the book.

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got very little response. The resulting ordinance suggested some relatively minor new restrictions, particularly with regard to dates and times when fireworks can be discharged.

“We are a vacation town,” Garland said. “This was our best stab at it, based on the very little input we had.”

Selectman Woody Woodward suggested that some residents might have felt afraid to speak up. He said that he, too, has heard complaints about fireworks being discharged in the downtown in places where houses are close to one another.

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up to 10 p.m. most nights.

So he proposed an outright ban on fireworks, except for commercial displays.

Town Manager Mitch Berkowitz said the effect of two competing ordinances on the warrant would be that they would void each other out, and the state law legalizing fireworks, passed in January of 2012, would apply.

“You’re not the only community vacillating on this issue,” said Berkowitz. This week the Legislature tabled actions on four fireworks bills, each with varying degrees of restriction.

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HARRISON United Parish Congregational Church of Harrison and North Bridgton Mar. 31 : Easter Worship Service, 10 a.m., first service at the church since the serious fire Sept. 1, 2012.

OTISFIELD Community of the Resurrection Mar. 31: Easter Sunday Sunrise Service, 6 a.m., Community of the Resurrection, for Spurr’s Corner and East Otisfield Church members and all others; Resurrection Breakfast follows, 7:30 to 9 a.m., Spurr’s Corner Church.

East Otisfield Free Baptist Church Mar. 29: Good Friday Service, 7 p.m.

Mar. 31: Easter Service, usual time.

Spurr’s Corner Church Mar. 28: Maundy Thursday Service, 7 p.m.

Mar. 31: Easter Service, 10 a.m.

RAYMOND Raymond Village Community Church Mar. 28: Maundy Thursday Worship: homemade soup and bread supper, 5:30 p.m.; Seder (Passover) meal including Communion, 6:15 p.m.; Candlelight Tenebrae Service, 7 p.m.

Mar. 29: Good Friday Hunger Walk with Casco Village Church (benefitting local food pantries): 16-mile walkers leave from Casco Village Church, 5:30 a.m.; 8-mile walker leave from RVCC, 8 a.m.; soup & bread following at Casco Village Church. Good Friday Prayer Vigil, noon to 3 p.m., sanctuary open for quiet reflection and prayer.

Mar. 31: Joint daybreak service with Casco Village Church in Casco (breakfast follows at Casco church); Easter Celebration Service, 10 a.m.

WATERFORD Oxford County United Parish North Waterford Congregational Church Mar. 31: Easter Sunrise Service at Keoka Lake Beach, 6:30 a.m., to be jointly celebrated with Waterford Congregational Church, followed by Easter Breakfast at the Wilkins House; Easter Sunday Worship Service at North Waterford Congregational Church, 10 a.m.

Attention local churches: If you wish to have your church’s Easter services added to thislist in next week’s issue, please submit your information by 5 p.m. next Monday, March 25.

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Carmen Elizabeth Merry and Randall James Doiron of Rumford were married Feb. 10 in a ceremony at the Noble House Inn in Bridgton. The wedding was officiated by notary Price Hutchins, with Mary Michaud of New Sharon serving as the bride’s attendant. Witnesses were Leonard and Connie McKenna of Rumford. A reception followed the wedding at the Noble House Inn. Photography was provided by Deanna Kersey of Dixfield.

The bride is graduate of Colby College in Waterville, and the groom is a graduate of Mount Ida College of Newton, Mass. Carmen works as a freelance writer and Randall works for New Page paper mill in Rumford. They reside in Rumford Center.

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Monday, March 25 to Friday, March 29 MONDAY: Hot dog on bun, baked beans, cucumber coins, diced pears.

TUESDAY: American chop suey, green beans, wheat roll, applesauce.

WEDNESDAY: Ham & cheese sandwich, fresh salad bar, baked Cheetos, orange smiles.

THURSDAY: Pizza, fresh salad bar, pineapple, ice cream cup.

FRIDAY: Chicken patty on bun, lettuce & tomato, pickle, baked Cheetos, applesauce.

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Monday, March 25 to Friday, March 29 MONDAY: Crispy fish sticks, BBQ rib sandwich, sweet potato tots, applesauce, fresh salad bar, deli sandwich.

TUESDAY: Baked chicken patty, fish patty, veggie patty on bun, deli sandwich, fresh salad bar, diced peaches.

WEDNESDAY: Taco salad, taco bar w/romaine, sour cream, Goya black beans, deli sandwich, orange.

THURSDAY: Baked ham dinner, mashed potato, corn, deli sandwich, apple.

FRIDAY: Personal pan pizza, fresh salad bar, mini pretzels, deli sandwich, diced pears.

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CASCO — Casco Recreation will hold an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 30 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Casco Community Center.

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Five eggs per child. The event is open to youngsters ages 1-8. The event will include egg coloring, decorating and a chance to visit with the Easter Bunny!

by Dona Forke Registered Dietitian Well, I missed it…

Registered Dietitian Day was March 13 this year.

Most people probably didn’t know there was a Registered Dietitian Day, but we have had one for several years now. It aligns with National Nutrition Month, which is in March. I did teach a nutrition class on March 13, so the participants learned a bit about the day and month. But, I haven’t written an article for a few months due to time constraints. It’s time to come out of “hibernation” to promote the work of RDs and let you know a little about the profession.

“Registered Dietitian Day takes place each March — during National Nutrition Month — to recognize the unequalled contributions of RDs in improving the public’s health through food and nutrition,” says registered dietitian nutritionist and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics President Ethan Bergman.

Registered dietitians must meet stringent academic and professional requirements, including earning at least a bachelor’s degree, completing a supervised practice program and passing a registration examination. RDs must also complete continuing professional educational requirements to maintain registration. More than half of all RDs have also earned master’s degrees or higher.

Additionally, most states now require licensure for RDs that must be maintained annually.

“RDs translate nutrition science into practical and applicable ways for people to bring nutritious foods into their daily lives. It is our role to discern between fact and fiction and give people the tools to make realistic eating behavior changes,” Bergman says.

The majority of registered dietitians work in the treatment and prevention of disease, often in hospitals, HMOs, private practice or other health care facili-

ties. In addition, RDs work in community and public health settings and academia and research. RDs work with food and nutrition industry and business, journalism, sports nutrition, corporate wellness programs and other work settings.

“Registered dietitians’ expertise in nutrition and health is more extensive than any other health profession and has been recognized as such by Congress as well as federal health agencies like the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services,” Bergman says.

“Numerous scientific studies over many years, including studies mandated

by Congress, have shown that medical nutrition therapy provided by a registered dietitian can lower health costs, decrease hospital stays and improve people’s health,” Bergman says. “Besides being the designated providers under federal law of medical nutrition therapy for Medicare beneficiaries, registered dietitians are the preferred providers of nutrition care and services in many private-sector insurance plans.”

Election

(Continued from Page A) good candidates for his seat, and he believes it’s only right for alternates to have an edge in elections, since they’ve paid their dues by attending meetings as a non-voting member.

Current Planning Board Chairman Steve Collins’ term is also up this year, and he said he is planning to run again. Collins has served six years on the board, and said he wants to continue the work the board has begun.

In other elections, there are two open seats available for three-year terms on the SAD 61 Board of Directors.

Karen Eller, who holds one of those seats, has decided to run again for another term; Karla Swanson-Murphy, who holds the other seat, was unavailable for comment.

Wesley Gorman’s term as a trustee of the Bridgton Water District is due to expire, and he is running again.

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BRIDGTON First Congregational Church Mar. 28: Maundy Thursday Service, 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Soup & bread dinner. Worship 7 p.m.

Mar. 29: Good Friday Service, 7 p.m.

Mar. 31: Easter Sunrise Service, 6:00 a.m at Bridgton Academy Beach; Easter Potluck breakfast at 7:00 a.m. at Church; Easter Sunday Service, 10 a.m.

Grace Christian Church Mar. 31: Easter Sunrise Service, 6:24 a.m., followed by Sunrise Breakfast at church, 7 a.m.; Easter Egg Hunt, 9 a.m.; Easter Sunday Service, 10 a.m.

St. Joseph Catholic Church Mar. 28: Holy Thursday Mass of the Last Supper, 7 p.m. in Fryeburg.

Mar. 29: Good Friday Ecumenical Stations of the Cross in Bridgton, 3 p.m.; Good Friday service, Veneration of the Cross and Communion in Fryeburg, 7 p.m.

Mar. 30: Easter Vigil Service of Light and Eucharist, 7:30 p.m. in Bridgton.

Mar. 31: Easter Sunday Mass, 8 a.m. in Fryeburg; Easter Sunday Mass, 10 a.m. in Bridgton.

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Mar. 28: Maundy Thursday Service with Communion, 6 p.m.

Mar. 29: Good Friday Service, 6 p.m.

Mar. 31: Easter Service, 9 a.m.; Children’s Easter Egg Hunt.

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Escape your cabin fever in Lovell The Lewis Dana Hill Memorial Library in North Lovell will be putting on a Cabin Fever Breakfast at the Grange Hall on Rt. 5 on Saturday, March 23, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. If the weather report of this week holds true, all folks in these parts are really going to have cabin fever. To have spring in sight and get more snooooow?

The menu for the breakfast will be scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, pancakes, home fries, orange juice, coffee or tea. The cost of breakfast will be $6 for adults, and $4 for children 10 and under.

Parents, make it a day out with the kids, with breakfast first, and then onto the Lovell UCC for some real egg-citement.

Hop, hop down the trail to the Lovell United Church of Christ in the Easter Bunny’s direction on Saturday, March 23, for the fun time EggCitement from 10 to 11:30 a.m. There will be stories, egg dying, crafts, games and

the best Easter Egg hunt ever.

This entertaining morning is open for all kids in fifth grade and younger. It’s not a party without refreshments to make it perfect, but at this party there will be door prizes too.

So kids, drag your mom and dad out of bed on Saturday morning for a morning of good food and fun, fun, fun.

Don’t forget that the next popular event to take place at the New Suncook School is the Annual PTA Italian Dinner on Thursday, March 21. This isn’t just a dinner; this event lets the fifth graders shine, acting as waiters and waitresses. This is fun for the kids, sort of a rite of passage as they head toward leaving New Suncook to attend Molly Ockett Middle School. As adults find out, they aim to please, taking orders and serving quickly. I think they have a bet on the side as to who can serve the most people.

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by Ethel Gilmore-Hurst Lovell Correspondent 925-3226 ehurst3@yahoo.com Plantation in April. This year there will be three seatings, 5:30, 6 and 6:30 p.m. For those who would like to make reservations in advance, you can go on the New Suncook website at www.msad72.k12. me.us, click on the newsletter and print the reservation form.

For those who use this method of reserving a ticket, the form and money must be in to the school by March 21. Tickets will be sold at the door for the 6 and 6:30 p.m. seating.

While the dinner is going on, the Pequawket After School Program will be holding a Scholastic Book Fair in the school library. There are books for children of all

ages. The fair continues to stress the importance of reading for children, especially if the books are fun to read. The proceeds from the sale of the books will go toward special events for the PKA. Last week I made a little teeny weenie boo-boo.

I said that Stephen Bennett helped mound Mount New Suncook. Wrong; it was his son Matthew that was running the groomer up and down the hill, to the delight of all the kids. Matt was very serious about what he was doing, making sure he was doing his job safely. Even when the kids were cheering his efforts, he never broke concentration.

As I type this, it has started to snow out. Mother Nature has seen fit to have a big snowstorm for the first day of spring. There’ll be some more on Friday. Hope that will be enough until next winter.

The Red Hat Ladies of the Lakes Luncheon Group will be meeting on Friday, March 22 at Ruby Slippers in Harrison. It’s on the road to Norway, a little way out from the village — a real nice place to eat.

We all need to send getwell cards to Sandy Macnair.

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BROWNFIELD — The new programs. The first is a for special needs children ages Brownfield Recreation Special Olympics Young two to eight. The second is a Department is organizing two Athletes Program, designed Walking Program, designed for anyone who wants to shed some extra pounds and feel healthier, while meeting new people in the bargain. And Zumba will return in March, if a minimum of 10 people sign up.

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An Easter Festival will be held on Saturday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Old Town Hall on High

Street in Bridgton. Go to the top of Main Hill, keep to the right and it’s the big white building on the left. A $5 donation will get you in for egg decorating, face painting, games, snacks, grass for your basket; the Easter egg hunts will be held at around 10 a.m. and noon. The Easter bunny will be there, too. So bring your kids up and have a great time. The event is to benefit the Laurie A. Carter-Bergen Softball Field at BRAG. The grand opening of the facility will be held on June 1. More on this as it nears.

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On April 20, the Lovell Fire Department will hold a spaghetti supper at the Central Fire House. Besides the dinner, there will be a Silent Auction and a 50/50 raffle.

The proceeds of the event will go toward the David G. Fox Memorial Scholarship, which was established in 1990.

David joined the newlyformed volunteer fire department as a regular firefighter and advanced to assistant chief. While with the department he was instrumental in acquiring new fire trucks in 1958 and 1973. The scholarship fund was established at his death at age 51 for all the time he dedicated to the department. Through the years family and friends have made donations to the fund, but now this event will make sure it continues. Rosie McKenzie is in charge of the silent auction, and is looking for people or businesses who would like to donate items.

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On Saturday, March 30, the Lovell United Church of Christ will hold a special bake sale or “ready to go” Easter Baskets. There will be all kinds of pastries, cookies, cupcakes, candy, cakes, breads, pies, brownies and Easter Baskets. A new feature this year is gluten-free baked goods. If you are having relatives for Easter and don’t want to bake, this is the place for you, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All the proceeds from the sale will go to Camp Susan Curtis.

Having taken part in the UCC online auction, I finally had to come through with my March dinner for four, which was won by Pastor Alison. My future daughter-in-law, Lynda, decorated my house for St. Patrick’s Day for the occasion, while I was at church.

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30, starting at 10 a.m. Please bring a bag to collect your eggs. The hunt is free to all, but bring some cash to bid on some yummy desserts. Dessert donations are welcomed.

Camp Husky is in need of your clean recycled milk/ water jugs. They have a special summer camp project planned.

Please drop the jugs off at the Community Center (no caps needed).

Looking for a place to donate your unwanted clothing and shoes? Why not drop it off in the rec department’s Planet Aid collection box in front of the Community Center? It’s a win-win for everyone.

The free Playgroup for all ages continues at the Brownfield Community Center on Mondays from 10-11 a.m.

Looking ahead to summer, the rec department is looking for both swim instructors and summer camp counselors. Email your resume to brownfieldrecdept@yahoo.com

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Garden space available What do local food pantries, happy pollinators and healthy eating have in common? They all benefit from the Bridgton Community Garden.

Thanks to a generous grant from the Wardner and Frederika Gilroy Foundation the community gardens at the BCC are adding 26 new raised beds for the 2013 summer season, and everyone is invited to get their hands dirty!

For several years, the Community Center has partnered with Landmark Human Resources to grow vegetables and herbs in the Center’s Depot Street garden, providing healthy meals for the clients of both nonprofit organizations. The prolific gardens have also yielded thousands of pounds of fresh, free produce donated to the Bridgton Food Pantry. With the success of this project, and lots of sunny space still available, the Gilroy Garden Initiative and local volunteers have worked to double the garden size and open the new beds to the public.

Community gardens are a great way to get involved with your neighbors, grow your own vegetables and educate your children about the wonders of nature. Many people would like to garden but don’t have the proper soil or space at home, or feel that they don’t have the experience or skills to go it alone.

Community Garden members will be provided with seedlings and support through a variety of informational gardening and food preparation classes, and are invited to monthly garden parties and potlucks at the BCC. Gardening will begin in May, with a celebratory kickoff party on April 22 in conjunction with the Community Center’s annual Earth Day

RESERVE YOUR SPOT — The Bridgton Community Garden is reserving plots for the summer gardening season, and has doubled the bed count as the result of a generous grant from the Gilroy Foundation. festivities.

To reserve a garden plot, call Avery Dandreta at 401486-3208 or e-mail her at avery.dandreta@maine.edu for more information.

Each raised bed costs $25, which supports the expenses of maintaining the garden and includes compost and loam, seedlings, water and ongoing classes and support.

Applications are available at the Community Center, and checks should be made payable to the BCC. Several beds will be available on a needs-based level, so if you have a financial hardship please feel free to join in anyway.

The Gilroy Garden Initiative supports using sustainable agricultural practices

to provide healthy foods for local residents, and using the garden as a vehicle for building community, fostering a connection to the natural environment and creating sustainable economic development.

Logo Contest

The Gilroy Garden Initiative and Bridgton Community Garden are holding a contest, and all students from kindergarten to grade 12 are invited to enter.

The garden needs a colorful, creative logo to hang on its garden shed and accompany its letterhead and press releases. Your drawing should include “Gilroy Foundation,” “organic” or “sustainable,” “healthy foods” and “community” in

its theme, but the rest is up to you!

First prize will be $100, with three $25 honorable mentions.

Deadline for submission is Monday, April 22 at the Community Center, where the annual Earth Day party will be in full swing. Judges Charles Taylor of Landmark Human Resources, Master Gardener Marissa Caminiti and BCC President Ken Murphy will announce the winner at the Hands-On Children’s Art Festival at Stevens Brook School on Saturday, May 11.

Contact Mary Beth Sullivan at 744-0442 or email her at mesullivan@lhrmaine.com for more information.

Teaching kids with difficult behaviors BROWNFIELD — The Brownfield-Denmark Pequawket Kids Association AfterSchool Program is sponsoring a free workshop for parents and teachers of the SAD 72 School District on Thursday, March 21. The workshop, titled “Building Bridges Instead of Walls: Strategies for Supporting Positive Behavior,” will be led by Pender Makin, director since 2003 of The

R.E.A.L. School, an alternative school serving Windham and Raymond. The event will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Brownfield-Denmark Elementary School.

A light supper will be provided at 5:30 p.m., and childcare will be available during the workshop. Preregistration is required.

Makin, who was just named Maine Secondary Principal of the Year by the Maine

Principals Association, will talk about strategies that can be used to de-escalate and even prevent difficult behaviors. Also a Maine Teacher of the Year Regional Finalist in 2001, Makin will show ways that parents and teachers can help children decrease stress, increase cooperative behaviors and gain greater selfcontrol.

Makin has been an alternative educator since 1995,

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She has participated in legislative committees and statelevel task force efforts to help increase awareness of and support for alternative learners.

In addition to teaching University of Maine’s graduate courses for the Center of the Study of At Risk Youth, Makin provides professional development workshops at local, state, and national conferences on the topics of behavior management, developing a sense of community within schools and classrooms, service learning, alternative curriculum development, restorative justice, and related topics.

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Area births

Mirika (Federico) and Joseph Ramey of Kezar Falls, have a son, Corbit Bennett James Ramey, born on March 1, 2013 at Bridgton Hospital. Maternal grandparents: Sam and Kevin Federico of Kezar Falls. Paternal grandparents: Debbie and Lawrence Ramey of Nictaux, Nova Scotia.

Great-grandparent: Nellie Saltzman of Middleton, Nova Scotia.

Carrie C. (Walia) and Kelly R. Rasmussen of Stoneham, have a son, Grayden David Rasmussen, born on March 11, 2013 at Bridgton Hospital. Maternal grandparents: Cathy and Rick Rohloff of Appleton, Wis. Paternal grandparents: David and Jane Rasmussen of Stevens Pont, Wis. Aimee L. Owens and Daniel J. Robinson of Otisfield, have a son, Quinton James Robinson, born on March 13, 2013 at Bridgton Hospital.

Nancy L. (Priest) and Eric T. Charbonneau of Otisfield, have a son, Eric Joseph Charbonneau, born on March 13, 2013 at Bridgton Hospital. Maternal grandparents: Chris and Judy Priest of Otisfield. Paternal grandparents: Edna Charbonneau and the late Norman Charbonneau of Bridgton.

Stephanie N. (Hill) and Bryan A. Bouknight, have a son, Cedric Jacobs Bouknight, born on March 14, 2013 at Bridgton Hospital. He joins Rosa, age 4, Lily, 3 and Damian, 1.

Rebecca L. Douglass and Jeff T. Gast of Bridgton, have a daughter, Annamae Jean Gast, born on March 15, 2013 at Bridgton Hospital. Annamae joins Keiser Philip Garcia, age 12. Maternal grandparents: Peggy Jean and Phil Douglass of Bridgton. Great-grandparents: Claude and Linda Heath of Harrison; Lillian and Everett Douglass of Bridgton.

Bonnie and Jeremy Johnson of Brownfield have a girl, Hallie Marie Johnson, born March 12, 2013 at Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H. Hallie weighed six pounds, 12 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Edward Ellis of Eaton, N.H. Paternal grandparents are John and Robin Johnson of Fryeburg and Miriam Nelson of Windham.

Jenny and Nathan York of Lovell have a girl, Lyla Grace York, born March 14, 2013 at Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H. Lyla weighed seven pounds, five ounces and joins a brother, Jack, 2½. Maternal grandparents are Barry and Janice Hill of Fryeburg. Paternal grandparents are Stephen and Martha Goldsmith of Lovell.

Help Maxfield family HARRISON — As the Maxfield family rebounds following a fire at their Front Street home in Harrison, efforts are underway to assist the couple.

“The family is doing well, staying locally with other family,” said Julie Parsons, who is heading up fundraising efforts.

Jason Baker has set up a donation fund at Northeast Bank in Harrison for those who would like to donate money. For those who would like to donate items or gift cards, knows of a good safe storage area, can help with collecting donated items, or can help with salvage and clean up moving forward please contact Julie Parsons at 207-650-1101 or e-mail her at jmaine65@gmail.com, or mail to PO Box 846, Harrison, ME 04040.

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Local Events Cabin Fever Breakfast in Lovell

LOVELL — A Cabin Fever Breakfast will be held Saturday, March 23, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. in the North Lovell Grange Hall on Route 5, North Lovell. The breakfast will benefit the Lewis Dana Hill Library. The menu will be scrambled eggs, home fries, sausage, bacon, blueberry pancakes, Maine maple syrup, coffee, tea and orange juice. Cost is $6 for adults, $4 for children age 10 and under.

Auditions for musical, girls age 5-12

CASCO — Auditions for girls who would like to perform in Annie & Shrek The Musical are being held on Saturday, March 23 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Encore at the Point, Point Sebago Resort in Casco. The director is seeking girls ages 5-12 who can sing. For more information, call 6551708.

Fryeburg supper features ‘Remember When’ program

FRYEBURG — The Fryeburg Historical Society is hosting an all-you-can-eat roast pork dinner on Saturday, March 23 at the East Conway Community Hall. There will be roast pork, gravy, mashed potatoes, potato salad, fresh carrots, peas, tossed salad, homemade stuffing, applesauce, homemade rolls and butter and desserts plus coffee, tea, and water. The cost will be $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. The supper will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m., then Sally Whitaker will host a live Remember When, with her guest Bob Sanderson. All proceeds from the supper will go to the restoration fund for the new home. The glass ornaments and boxes with the etching of the new home will be available for purchase. For more information, contact Diane Jones, president, at 697-3484 or e-mail ewjones@roadrunner.com

Wings & Things Spring Fling Supper & Fashion Show

CASCO — A Saturday Night Supper and Fashion Show will be held on March 23 at the Casco Village Church United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road (Route 121) in Casco. Everyone serving will be wearing items for sale in the church’s Wings & Things Clothes Closet, which will be open after the supper from 6 to 7 p.m. for your shopping enjoyment. As an added bonus, all flowered clothing will be half off. Enjoy sensational spring salads, beans and casseroles, rolls and beverages, and homemade pies. The supper costs $7 for adults and $4 for children under eight, with a maximum of $20 for families with young children.

Harrison Easter egg hunt Saturday

in services for Holy Week, beginning with a Palm Sunday worship service on March 24, at 10 a.m. at the North Waterford Congregational Church, located on Five Kezars Road (off Routes 35 and 37, opposite Melby’s Market).

On Sunday, March 31, an Easter Sunrise Service will be jointly celebrated with Waterford Congregational Church at 6:30 a.m. at Keoka Lake Town Beach in Waterford, folHARRISON — The Easter Bunny will be hiding eggs at lowed by Easter Breakfast at the Wilkins House. The Easter Crystal Lake Park in Harrison for Harrison girls and boys Sunday worship service will be held at 10 a.m. at the North ages 1-9 on Saturday, March 23 promptly at 10 a.m.

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LOVELL — There’ll be bunnies and other stuffed animals for sale along with ready-to-go Easter baskets at a giant Easter-themed Bake Sale on Saturday, March 30, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lovell United Church of Christ, Route 5 in Center Lovell. All of the proceeds go to benefit Camp Susan Curtis in Stoneham. Homemade candy will also be offered, in addition to a wide varied of baked goods, including gluten-free items.

Denmark Art Show helps Harvest Hills

DENMARK — “Art Barks in Denmark,” featuring the work of local artists, will be held on Saturday, March 30, at the Denmark Arts Center. A wine and cheese reception will be held at 5 p.m. and the show will end at 8 p.m. Many mediums will be on display, and there will be an opportunity to purchase a one of a kind piece of local art. For more information, call Joan at 935-4358.

Free Community Meal in Raymond

A free Community Meal will be served on Saturday, March 30, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Christ Chapel, 37 Northern Pines Road (off Route 85 Near Crescent Lake) in Raymond.

The menu is chicken and rice casserole, chicken soup, salads and desserts. Food is continually served, buffet-style.

Easter Egg hunt at the Waterford Library

WATERFORD — The Waterford Library invites Waterford and Harrison kids, elementary school age and under, to an Easter Egg Hunt from 3 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 30. Refreshments will be available and there will be an opportunity to complete a craft project. Books will be given as prizes for participants. The library is located on Routes 35 and 37 in Waterford. Hours are Monday from 2 to 6 p.m., Wednesday from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to noon and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Socrates Café to meet in Waterford

WATERFORD — A Socrates Café gathering will be held at the Waterford Library on Monday, April 1, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month. The group offers a forum to discuss current topics and ideas in a warm, friendly atmosphere, where divergent views will be welcome. Coffee and light refreshments will Easter services in North Waterford be served. The topic for the April meeting will be “Laughter: NORTH WATERFORD — Rev. Doretta Colburn invites The Best Medicine?” Bring a joke… or not. The moderator all members and friends of the Oxford County United will be Joanne Morse. For more information, call 583-6957 Parish churches in North Waterford and Stoneham to join or e-mail the library at wla@waterford.lib.me.us

Bingo begins at Lovell VFW Hall

LOVELL — It’s that time of year again for weekly bingo games to begin at the VFW Hall #6783 in Lovell. The games will be held every Friday starting April 5, all the way through to Oct. 26. Early Bird play starts at 6:30 p.m., with regular bingo at 7 p.m. Come join the fun; maybe it will be you who will be able to shout, “BINGO!”

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Comedian coming to Bridgton April 22 The Friends of the Bridgton Public Library are pleased to be hosting a night of live entertainment at the Magic Lantern Theater.

New England comedian, Jim Colliton, will be performing on Monday, April 22 at 7 p.m. Jim’s clean, family-style comedy has put him in demand all over the country from Las Vegas to Dixville Notch, N.H. What does he talk about? If you have ever been embarrassed about the contents of your recycling bin or tried to catch a bat flying in your house you will find Jim’s comedy hilarious. He’s also the father of three who definitely give him material.

Jim has appeared on Ed McMahon’s Next Big Star, Comcast Comedy Spot Light and Comedy Central Laugh Riots. He can also be heard on XM Satellite Radio’s Comedy Channel. Check out snippets of his work on YouTube and get your tickets early.

The tickets are $12 and can be purchased at the Bridgton Public Library. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. for his 7 p.m. open seating performance. For further information, call Joanne at 647-8592.

THANK YOU SO MUCH! The Board of Directors of the Bridgton Community Center thanks all of you who responded to our Annual Appeal letter.

Patrons: David Diller, Eleanor & Norman Nicholson Friends: Phyllis Ginzler, Robert Hanson, Charles Phillips Boosters: Carole Ayer, The Bridgton News, Laura Brutman, Stephen Cavicchi, Collins Plumbing & Heating, Steve Collins, Lance Colwell, Gail D’Ambrosio, Benjamin Donaldson, Peter Dorey, William Doviak, James Evans, Elsa Freeman, Joe & Lisa Furrier, Lynn Grebenstein, Corey Grobe, Ricker Hamilton, Theron Hatch, Jack & Deborah Heffernan, Shirley Howell, Evelyn Kelley, Nancy Kluck, Andrea Lipinski, Daniel & Therese Lyons, John & Nancy Mackey, Robin Mason, McHatton’s Water Out, John Neumeyer, Tom & Charlotte Nolen, John Orr, Louis Peranzi, Ruby Food, Barbara Sampson, Roseanne Schacht, Mary Ellen Taggart, Michael Tarantino, Elizabeth Trafford, Marge Zacharkow And a special thank you to all who sent in their contribution in any amount and who signed up for the BCC Newsletter.

Your generosity will allow us to improve the facilities for the enjoyment of our community.

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Country living

What’s happening Calendar BRIDGTON Thur., Mar. 21 — Bridgton Rotary Club, Talk on Rotary Foundation by Carolyn Johnson, 7:15 a.m., Alliance Church.

Thur., Mar. 21 — Annual Lake Region High School Student Art Show runs through March 28 at Gallery 302, 112 Main St. Hours: noon to 4 p.m.

Tue.-Sun. Thur., Mar. 21 — Chickadee Quilters, 7 p.m., Community Center.

Sat., Mar. 23 — Easter Festival, fundraiser for Laurie A. Carter-Bergen Softball Field, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Town Hall, High St. Sat., Mar. 23 — Bean/casserole benefit supper for church camp trip, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Grace Christian Church, 11 Pinhook Rd. FMI: 647-2796.

Wed., Mar. 27 — Lenten Lunches, hosted by United Parish, Harrison & No. Bridgton, noon to 1 p.m., St. Joseph Church, 225 So. High St. Fri., Mar. 29 — Cafe Project informal organization meeting, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Community Center.

Fri., Mar. 29 — Spa Night Spectacular at Womanspace with Felicia McDonald, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Community Center.

Sat., Mar. 30 — “Cakes for a Cause” fundraiser for On Eagles Wings, 214 Main St. Bring donations 12:30 to 1 p.m., public votes 1-3 p.m., followed by auction and awards 3 to 3:30 p.m. FMI: 647-9421, 415-9166.

Sat., Mar. 30 — Flowers arranged by Pinky Trumbell and Barbara McDaniel, 2 to 4 p.m., Methodist Church. FMI: 6473747.

BROWNFIELD Thur., Mar. 21 — “Building Bridges Instead of Walls: Strategies for Supporting Positive Behavior” with Pender Makin, principal of Real School, 6 to 7:30 p.m., BrownfieldDenmark Elementary School.

FMI: 935-1900.

Sat., Mar. 23 — Turkey Dinner w/all the fixings, pies for dessert, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Brownfield Community Church.

Sat., Mar. 30 — Easter Egg Hunt and Dessert Auction, 10 a.m., Community Center.

CASCO Fri., Mar. 22 — American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2-7 p.m., Casco Village Church, 91 Meadow Rd. FMI: 1-800-7332767.

Sat., Mar. 23 ­ — Auditions for Annie, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Point Sebago (Encore at the Point).

Sat., Mar. 23 — Saturday Night Supper and Wings & Things Spring Fling Fashion Show, supper 5 p.m., fashion show 6-7 p.m., Casco Village Church, 941 Meadow Rd. Sat., Mar. 23 — Pancake

Breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, Crescent Lake Community Hall.

Wed., Mar. 27 — Hannaford Healthy Living, “Greening Your Plate and Your Environment,” 5:15 to 7:15 p.m., Crooked River Adult Ed., Rte. 11. FMI: 221-6508.

DENMARK Thur.-Sat., Mar. 21-23 — Difficult 3-day hike to Carter Notch AMC Hut, Pinkham Notch, N.H. meet 8 a.m. at Denmark Congregational Church. FMI: 756-2247.

Sat., Mar. 23 — Old Fashioned Baked Bean Supper

by Denmark Congregational Church, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Denmark Municipal Bldg.

Fri., Mar. 29 — Easy hike to Douglas Mountain, Sebago,

by Denmark Mountain Hikers, meet 8:30 a.m. at Denmark Congregational Church. FMI: 756-2247.

Sat., Mar. 30 — Art Barks in Denmark, art show to benefit Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, reception 5 p.m., show runs to 8 p.m., Denmark Arts Center, Main St. FMI: 935-4358.

FRYEBURG Sat., Mar. 23 — Maine-ly Maple Brunch, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fryeburg Masonic Hall, Portland St. Sat., Mar. 23 — Fryeburg Historical Society all-you-caneat Roast Pork Supper, 5-6:30 p.m., followed by Remember When program with Sally Whitaker and Bob Sanderson, East Conway Community Hall, E. Conway, N.H. FMI: 6973484.

Thur., Mar. 28 ­— Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m., Old Saco Inn, 125 Old Saco Lane.

Fri., Mar. 29 — Purple Rock Puppets Presents: Ecological Logic, 7 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy.

FMI: 935-9232. Free.

HARRISON Fri., Mar. 22 — Red Hat Ladies of the Lakes, 11:30 a.m., Ruby Slippers Cafe.

LOVELL Thur., Mar. 21 — Lovell Garden Group, talks by Linda Bradley and Ann Williams, noon, library.

Thur., Mar. 21 — Annual PTA Italian Dinner, seatings at 5:30, 6 and 6:30 p.m., also Scholastic Book Fair, New Suncook School.

Sat., Mar. 23 ­ — Cabin Fever Breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m., Lewis Dana Hill Memorial Library, No. Lovell.

Sat., Mar. 23 — Egg-citement Easter Egg Hunt & Party, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Lovell United Church of Christ, Rte. 5, Center Lovell.

Sat., Mar. 30 ­— Easter Bake & Goodie Sale with ready-togo Easter Baskets, gluten-free baked goods, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lovell Church of Christ.

NAPLES Thur., Mar. 21 — Needlecraft Night, 5:30 p.m.,

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Thur., Mar. 21 — Spring Parent/Athlete Evening, 6:30 p.m., Lake Region High School.

Sat., Mar. 23 ­— Bridgton Youth Baseball sign-ups, ages 7-9, 9-10 a.m.; ages 10-12, 1011 a.m.; ages 7-12 girls, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lake Region Middle School. FMI: 647-8786.

Sat., Mar. 23 — Annual Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m. to noon, Naples Library. FMI: 693-6841.

Tue., Mar. 26 — Scrabble Club, 7 p.m., library.

Thur., Mar. 28 — Lego Club, 4 p.m., library.

RAYMOND Sat., Mar. 30 — Free Community Meal, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Christ Chapel, 37 Northern Pines Rd. SEBAGO Sat., Mar. 23 — Pancake Breakfast, 7 a.m. to noon, Sebago Town Hall.

Sat., Mar. 23 — Bean Supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., No. Sebago Methodist Church, Rte. 114.

WATERFORD Sat., Mar. 23 — Breakfast Buffet, 8 to 11 a.m., No. Waterford Church, Five Kezars Rd. Sat., Mar. 30 — Easter Egg Hunt for Waterford & Harrison Elementary-age kids, 3 to 4 p.m., library.

AREA EVENTS Thur., Mar. 21 — Book Chats, 10:30 a.m., Norway Library, Main St., Norway.

FMI: 743-5309.

Thur., Mar. 21 — Talk on history of North Conway, N.H. by historian Bob Cottrell, 7 p.m., Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center, Main St., No. Conway Village, N.H. Fri., Mar. 22 — Western Maine Active Communities Conference, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, Main St., So. Paris. FMI: 739-6222.

Sat., Mar. 23 — Food Bank Fundraiser with matching grant, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Poland Community Church, 1212 Maine St., Poland. FMI: 9984227.

Sat., Mar. 23 — Annual Spring Fair, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Poland Community Church, 1212 Main St. Sat., Mar. 23 — Farm Pond Construction and Trout Stocking Workshop, starts 10 a.m., Oxford County Extension, 9 Olson Rd., So. Paris. FMI: 743-5789, ext. 111.

Sun., Mar. 24 — Portland String Quartet concert, 2 p.m., pre-concert lecture 1 p.m., Woodfords Congregational Church, 202 Woodfords St., Portland. FMI: 761-1522.

Ongoing Weekly DAILY Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., Clyde Bailey Drop In Center, 224 Roosevelt Trail

(Rte. 302), Casco.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon to 1 p.m., American Legion, Depot St., Bridgton.

O/D MONDAYS Tax Help by AARP, by appt., thru April 8, Fryeburg Library. FMI: 935-2731.

Senior Fitness Jumpin’ Janes, 9-10 a.m., Bridgton Town Hall, No. High St. FMI: 647-2402, 647-8026.

Storytime for Preschoolers with Miss Liz, ages under five, 10-11 a.m., Lovell Library.

Baby/Toddler Playtime, 10:30 a.m., Raymond Library.

Storytime, 10:30 a.m., North Bridgton Library.

The Food Basket and Kyrie’s Kitchen, 1st & 3rd Mondays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Naples Town Hall gym. FMI: 615-3226.

Knotty Knitters, noon to 2 p.m., Soldiers Library, Hiram.

FMI: 625-4650.

Cribbage, 2 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Mousepaint Storytime, 2:30 to 4 p.m., Lovell Library.

Step Into Fitness Walking Program at LRHS, Naples, 4:30 to 6 p.m., through May 3.

FMI: 647-3116.

Coed Adult Pickup Basketball, 6-8 p.m., Harrison Elementary School gym.

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Casco Food Pantry, 6 to 7 p.m. third Monday of month, Casco Alliance Church. FMI: 344-5370.

Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m. Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. ODLH Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Clyde Bailey Drop In Center, 224 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302), Casco.

TUESDAY Tax Help by AARP Volunteers, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. by appt. through April 5, Fryeburg Library, 515 Main St. FMI: 935-2731.

Sebago Food Pantry and Clothes Closet, Nazarene Church, Rte. 114, 4th Tuesdays, 9 to 11 a.m.; clothes closet Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tai Chi Maine New Beginners’ Class, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Bridgton Town Hall.

Chickadee Quilters, 9:30 a.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Naples Food Pantry, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., United Methodist Church, Village Green. FMI: 595-2754 Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Naples Library.

Mother Goose Time, 10:30 a.m., Bridgton Library.

Bridgton Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Methodist Church, 98 Main St. FMI: 647-4476.

Sebago Senior’s Lunchon, noon, Sebago Church of the Nazarene.

Bridge, 1 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

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Harrison Food Pantry, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, SeventhDay Adventist Church, 2 Naples Rd. FMI: 583-6178.

AA Step Mtgs., 7 p.m., Clyde Bailey Drop In Center, 224 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302), Casco.

Al-Anon, 7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Church, 225 High St., Bridgton.

WEDNESDAYS Senior Fitness Jumpin’ Janes, 9-10 a.m., Bridgton Town Hall, No. High St. FMI: 647-2402, 647-8026.

Free Well Woman Clinic, by appt., 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Birthwise Community Clinic, The Birth House. FMI: 6475968, ext. 108.

Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Raymond Library.

Early Literacy Group, 10:30 a.m., Bridgton Library.

Sweden House Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, Sweden Church basement, 137 Bridgton Rd. FMI: 647-4429, 647-5399.

Senior Lunch, noon, Bridgton Community Center.

Discovery Kids, 3 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Step Into Fitness Walking Program at LRHS, Naples, 4:30 to 6 p.m., through May 3.

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Cope Group session, 68 p.m., Harrison Fire Station Community Room. FMI: 508633-0159.

Bible Study, 6 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Catherine’s Cupboard Food Pantry, 6 p.m.

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Square Dance Lessons by Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club, Caller Ray Hilton, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, 100 Pine St., So. Paris.

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Wood Carving Group, 7-9 p.m., Ice Rink building, behind Bridgton Town Hall.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 to 8 p.m., Clyde Bailey Drop In Center, 224 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302), Casco.

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Senior Wii Bowling, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Casco Community Center.

Musical Playgroup, 10:30 a.m., Naples Library.

Gathering Place Support Group, noon, Bridgton Library.

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Brownfield Food Pantry, 1 to 5 p.m. third Thursdays, 701 Pequawket Trl. FMI: 9352333.

Knitters Group, 2 to 4 p.m., North Bridgton Library.

Tai Chi Maine Set Practice, 2:30 to 4 p.m., Bridgton Town Hall.

Raymond Food Pantry, 46 p.m., 2nd & 4th Thursdays, Lake Region Baptist Church, 1273 Main St. FMI: 232-5830.

Community Kettle Supper, 5-6 p.m., Bridgton Community Center. Free to everyone.

Pajama Storytime, 6 p.m., Naples Library.

Al-Anon, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., Open Meeting, newcomers welcome, Naples Methodist Church, Village Green.

Narcotics Anonymous Women’s Meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Sweden Rd. (Rte. 93) off Rte. 302, Bridgton.

AA Ladies Step-Meeting, 7 a.m. & 7 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 224 Roosevelt Trail, (Rte. 302) So. Casco.

FRIDAYS Tax Help by AARP, by appt., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. thru April 5, Bridgton Community Center. FMI: 647-3116.

Senior Fitness Jumpin’ Janes, 9-10 a.m., Bridgton Town Hall, No. High St. FMI: 647-2402, 647-8026.

Parents and Children Activity Group, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Casco Community Center.

Brownfield Playgroup, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Brownfield Community Center.

Tai Chi Maine Beginners’ Practice Class, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Bridgton Town Hall.

Music for Children, with Sharon Novack, 11 a.m. Mount Washington Valley Children’s Museum, 2936 White Mountain Hywy., No. Conway, N.H. FMI: 603-356-2992.

Reading with Holly Dog, 3 p.m., Bridgton Library.

Step Into Fitness Walking Program at LRHS, Naples, 4:30 to 6 p.m., through May 3.

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Adult Indoor Soccer, 5-7 p.m., Bridgton Town Hall.

Womanspace, drop-in center offering support for women, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

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Page 12A, The Bridgton News, March 21, 2013

Destination RV: Closer to home

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Enthusiasm described Kit Doty’s demeanor seven years ago when he rode his bicycle to the Portland Jetport to meet a client flying out. Before he picked up the rental – the only motor home in his fleet — he welcomed his smiling customers with, “How was your vacation?”

Less than an hour later, Doty was in his yard, washing and cleaning the motor home before sending off another family or retired couple, ready to embark on their New England camping experience.

Enthusiasm describes Kit Doty’s energy as he and his staff prepare for the grand opening day at Destinations RV Rentals & Sales.

This weekend’s grand opening will be a way of celebrating the company’s move to a new location on Route 302 in Casco. The seven-acre spread will include an office, a store that sells parts and accessories, a rental fleet ranging from pops-ups to 37-foot travel trailers with triple slides, and recreational vehicles that are available for purchase. In the future, there will be storage space and a propane filling tank for customers.

“I am really happy with this move to Casco. It brings us closer to the Lake Region, closer to the home of many of our customers, and closer to the gateway to great camping destinations,” company owner Doty said. “People should come and check it out, and find out that there is an RV parts and service center right in their own dooryard.”

Prior to starting the compa-

ny that for the past four years was located along Route 302 in Westbrook, Doty dedicated two years to researching the RV industry.

Research is something he continues to do, and he has witnessed the trends in real life. Destinations RV appeals to the ideal audience: The new generation of campers who take to the road in a recreation vehicle.

“Our customers remember camping in RVs as kids, and now they want to have those same experiences with their families,” he said. “They are computer and cell phone savvy; and want to be able to book a vacation with the touch of a screen.”

The staff at Destinations RV prides themselves in offering the selection of travel trailers as well as allinclusive rental packages that capture the camping needs of the biggest customer base.

According to Doty, Generation X, or the children born between the early 1960s and early 1980s, grew up around computer technology and cell phones. They are highly educated and expect things to be accomplished quickly.

Some have just become empty nesters. Others are introducing their children to the scenic views and summer living via

the luxury and ease of a travel trailer.

The rentals include everything: Towels, linens, basic cookware, a coffee maker, ice cube trays, and camp chairs.

According to Operations and Rentals Manager Rebecca Hosley, the rental deals are designed to subtract extra work from vacation time.

“You don’t have to go to the Good Will or run to WalMart to buy something you will only need for that week,” Hosely said. “We wanted to make it so easy that people can show up with just food and clothes.”

According to Doty, renting a travel trailer is better than renting a car and staying in hotels. A family of five or six, can vacation on the ocean, a lake or in the mountains for a few hundred dollars plus the cost of food, he said.

Apparently, the economic climate has not slowed down the desire to get away from it all. According to Doty, the recreation vehicle industry has seen a recent rebound.

Destinations carries CrossRoads brand RVs. Sunset travel trailers rank as CrossRoads’ fastest selling model.

“It’s hot, hot, hot,” Doty said. “It appeals to a younger generation who are now in

their 40s.”

These homes-on-wheels have décor with darker wood, leather seating, LED lighting, and high-definition televisions. One model even boasts an outdoor kitchen and a wide screen TV. “So dad can catch NASCAR or the Boston Red Sox games while hanging outdoors with the family,” Doty said.

Statistics reveal that if the wife, or woman of the household, isn’t on board with the RV selection, then it is a no go.

“If the woman approves of the rental or sale, it is pretty much a done deal,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Baby Boomers see the TV located in the camper slider and envision another thing that could break down and would need to be fixed, he said.

Still, retirees are likely to gravitate toward the mobile home rentals — and often have more time on their hands to drive greater distances. Also, tourists from outside of the United States find the mobile home rentals more to their liking — for extended trips in the Northeast and to Canada.

For most people, the prospect of a vacation contains elements of excitement and promise.

“This is a fun job,” Doty said. “I love the enthusiasm on the children’s faces when their dad and their mom, who usually drives a Honda Civic, climb into a 35-foot camper. When they go wild with excitement, it means the concept for this company is working.”

For more information, please go to www.destinationsrvmaine.org

(Continued from Page A) no assurances that Bridgton residents would be given any preference in the processing of applications for tenancy.

“If I were a nonprofit, I’d be real cautious,” Woodward said. Avesta had a sales contract with lot owner Zack Sclar and had secured $4.5 million in federal and state funding for the project. The housing developer drew up preliminary plans and had presented them before the Bridgton Planning Board, and had met informally with residents twice on the

project. The handwriting was on the wall, however, just prior to the December Shoreland Zoning vote, when the questions and reservations voiced by residents morphed into an outright opposition campaign, complete with protest signs.

Woodward said the town of Bridgton “would have to put aside a good amount of money to defend ourselves” if it enacted a Local Housing Preference Ordinance, since it would be the first town in the state to do so. The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination

against any class of people in providing housing choices, although local preference has been upheld in some states, such as Massachusetts. When Avesta officials were asked whether they would consider giving preference to Bridgton residents for its Chapter 11 project, they said they could not do so, because their funding sources required adherance to the Fair Housing Act. Woodward said he didn’t want Bridgton “to become our own little fiefdom” by turning away nonresidents who

may nevertheless have strong Bridgton ties through family or work. He cited language in the draft allowing nonresidents to be considered only if 75% of the units are dedicated to Bridgton residents.

As he spoke, several audience members rose to dispute his statements, among them members of the Community Development Committee that created the draft language.

Chairman Paul Hoyt did not allow public comment, however, because the discussion involved a motion to recon-

(Continued from Page A) the Renys entrance, but Stone said it would also be possible for local businesses to carry copies of the brochure for distribution.

Town Manager Mitch Berkowitz said it would be important to have the project funded before Town Meeting so that summer visitors could start using the trail this year.

Signs will be placed on each of the properties with descriptions corresponding to information in the brochure.

The self-guided historical

walking trail will focus on the many fine examples of New England architecture that are found in Bridgton. Sites of long forgotten landmarks such as the mills, hotels and railroad buildings that once existed will also be included.

The initial idea for this project was brought to the society by a group of local residents and business owners who thought that highlighting some of the town’s heritage and architectural sites would promote civic pride and enhance tourism.

To determine if property

owners would be interested in this endeavor, a letter of intent was sent to a small sampling of property owners. The responses were very favorable. Each of the corresponding homes, public and commercial buildings and other landmarks will be identified with a plaque.

Grand opening this weekend What: Grand Opening for Destinations RV Rentals and Sales Where: 204 Roosevelt Trail, Casco When: Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Live Remote, prizes and giveaways: Saturday 1 to 3 p.m.

DESTINATIONS RV RENTALS & SALES WELCOMES CAMPERS — Fresh from a trade show in Augusta, (from left to right) Sales Division Manager Nick Laude, company owner Kit Doty, Operations and Rentals Manager Rebecca Hosley, and Service Manager Shawn Van Decker prepare for this weekend’s Grand Opening at the business’ new location in Casco.

(De Busk Photo)

Local preference tabled after reconsideration sider an earlier vote.

McHatton said he wasn’t opposed to a Local Preference Ordinance in theory, but that he just didn’t see the need to spend time and resources developing it at this time. Hoyt noted that the board listed local preference as #8 on a priority list of projects developed recently, and that the town “is at 160% of being over-budget on legal” expenses in the budget.

Hoyt said he didn’t have a problem bringing it up at a later date, but that perhaps now was not the time.

The CDC’s draft ordinance requires developers of subsidized housing to alloAs the project progresses, cate 75% of its rental units additional town districts will during initial sales under a identified and added to the lottery system to four preferwalking trail. Home and business owners who would like to participate are invited to contact the Bridgton Historical Society at 647-3699 or by e-mail at info@bridgtonhistory.org.

Funds ok’d for historical trail

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Bridgton residents; 2. Parents or children of Bridgton residents; 3. Employees of businesses located in Bridgton; and 4. Military veterans. The ordinance would create, in effect, two pools of applicants — the first being a “local preference pool,” those qualifying under the four preference categories, and the second being an “open pool,” of all other applicants. A lottery would then be conducted on a specified date.

After all the units are filled, subsequent lotteries would then be held as units became available. Applicants in the local preference pool that were not chosen would have their names added to the open pool for the open pool lottery.

Regional Sports

March 21, 2013, The Bridgton News, Page B

Spring revives old memories

By Mike Corrigan Special to The News My father was a fan of the Boston Braves, which meant that, by the time I entered the world, squawling about The Great Umpire’s perversity, Harry Eugene Corrigan Jr. had been rendered a verb without a subject. To Dad, Tommy Holmes was the greatest hitter who ever lived; but Holmes had retired by the time I found the Red Sox, and my father by that late date had to root for Milwaukee, wherever and whatever Milwaukee was.

And here we all are, still and always — Tommy Holmes, Hank Aaron, my dad, me — linked by baseball, linked by memory. Here we all are in New England, as another season of passion and pain and the possibility (faint, faint!) of glory awaits us.

Because the past remembers us, we can face any future. If Frank Malzone is charging topped balls at third, then Eisenhower is in the White House, nobody I know has ever even heard of Vietnam, and my father is still alive. But memory doesn’t care about facts. The first Red Sox rotation I recall included Tom Brewer, some rightie named Sullivan, and Bill Monbouquette, plus one other name I had a second ago, when I started this list, but it’s slipped my mind. I could look it up, but why? The awful and magnificent factness of those seasons in the late Fifties and early Sixties — my God, save us from the sins and errors of Don Buddin! — will do no one any good to recount now. It was all about Dick Radatz, “The Monster,” blowing sidearm high hard ones for four innings, if that’s what it took. Radatz struck out Mickey Mantle every time! It was about Jerry Casale, a pitcher, for God’s sake, as our top home run threat, some games.

Didn’t Casale hit 12 homers one year? And it was all about Jackie Jensen playing rightfield like a young god, but fretting about airplanes. And, speaking of airplanes, it was all about Sox pitcher Gene Conley and utilityman Pumpsie Green, one of the first black players to play for the racially-retarded Red Sox, preparing for a happy hour flight to Israel one decidedly un-sober evening. The flight took off without them, more than half a century ago.

Israel? Really!

Now, it is all about how time flies instead.

Time flies out to right. Who’s on first. I Dunno.

Oh yeah, I remember that fourth starter now: Ike DeLock, Number 14 on your program. One of my favorites, actually. Jim Rice, Ike DeLock, Billy Consolo…

Pity me, I lived through the freaking early Sixties. I had to endure the nascent superstar years of Gary “The Thin Man” Geiger. I rooted for Dick Gernert at first base, some pre-Curt Schilling at second (Chuck was his name, actually), Bob Tillman behind the dish and Dick Stuart behind (apparently) a dish of pasta.

Take Stuart, brilliantly nicknamed Doctor Strangeglove, because without the DH he had to be positioned somewhere on the field when he wasn’t actually hitting — though the man was obviously still thinking really hard about hitting. I once saw him belt (and I use that term loosely) an inside-the-park home run. A powerful right-handed batter, Stuart popped one up to left-center; the leftfielder and centerfielder converged. The leftfielder jumped, the fly ball hit off the Fenway scoreboard and I think off his head too, and the ball caromed away from everyone into the leftfield corner. Maybe that was the year Stuart led the AL in homers. Stuart really wanted to stop at third base; he’d never run that far before in his life. Wait, did Stuart ever lead the AL in homers? In my memory, he did. Again, BASEBALL, Page B

BRIDGTON LAKERS — Members of the fifth-sixth grade team from Bridgton include: (front, left to right) Gard Crawford, Zach Horne, Doug Ross and Brian Santamore; (back row) Assistant Coach Jamie Santamore, Paul Vigna, Peter Vigna, Tim Moore, Mark Mayo, CJ Ferguson, Matt Mayo, Austin Mei and Head Coach John Mayo,

(Photo courtesy of Katherine Ross)

Bridgton captures rec crowns Bridgton sported the top girls’ and boys’ teams during the regular Lake Region Youth Basketball season.

Both squads remained Number 1 after Saturday.

Featuring a balanced scoring attack, the Bridgton girls outlasted a motivated and stingy Casco squad 16-9 in the opening game of championship Saturday at Lake Region Middle School.

Morgan Fusco, Grace Chute and Mindy Miller each scored 4 points for Bridgton, which led 4-1, 124 and 18-4 after three quarters of play. Emma Sawicki and Maddie Morse each scored 2 points.

Emily Colson paced Casco with 4 points and played stellar defense against Morse, the league’s top point guard. Cati Gaffen added 4 points and Kendal Ridlon sank a foul shot.

In Game 2, Casco tried to push the tempo against undefeated Bridgton, and it worked initially as Nick Hall and Jalen Lacey each scored to keep the underdogs close, down 11-6.

Peter Vigna scored 4 of

his 10 points in the second quarter as Bridgton pushed their advantage to 23-11 at halftime.

Bridgton’s overall team depth was the difference all season as Coach John Mayo’s group was able to wear down opposing teams.

With four different players scoring in the third quarter, Bridgton sealed their perfect season with a 9-5 run.

Other Bridgton scorers were Mark Mayo 8, CJ Ferguson 8, Paul Vigna 6 and Doug Ross 4.

For Casco, Nate BragdonClement, Eric Christensen, Nick Hall and Jalen Lacey each scored 4 points, while Derek Langadas netted 3 and Seth Kalinyak had 2.

In the consolation game, Liam Grass scored 17 points and Lucas Suitter added 8 to lead Sebago past Naples, 3128. Tristan Lymburger, Isaac Holland and Chris Harriman each netted 2 points.

For Naples, Ryan Hartford tossed in 14 points and Jeremy Bourgin added 10. Michael Deschenes scored 3 points and Francis Mirante had 1.

Why rec can be special To The Editor: If you watched the fifth and sixth grade boys rec basketball championships this past weekend, you saw two champions crowned.

The Bridgton team won the game, but the sportsmanship and great act of kindness displayed by the Casco team and their coach, Gerry Simpson, made them champions, as well.

At the end of the game, the Bridgton team made every effort to get one of their players, who has never scored a basket in a game, a chance to score. When he missed his shot, Coach Simpson called out to his player to pass the ball to our player. Without hesitation the Casco player did, and our player went in for a shot, which he missed, but all players on both teams rebounded and kept giving him the ball to score. Fans and all players were cheering him on, and when he scored, the place erupted with congratulations for this player.

This display of kindness shows what great kids we have in this area, and the valuable lessons they learn from playing recreation sports. The lessons go way beyond the physical activities. These kids also learn valuable life lessons about working together for a common goal and the importance of helping others.

The Bridgton team was excited to be crowned champions, but we were just as excited to see one of our own score his first and only basket. We were so grateful and amazed by the outstanding sportsmanship displayed by the Casco team. Sometimes, stories like these are seen in the news, but when it happens in your own community, it is even so much more meaningful. I am so proud of both teams. I am proud to live in this community.

Congratulations to both Bridgton and Casco teams, you are both champions.

Bridgton Coach John Mayo

Bridgton sign-ups Bridgton youth baseball and softball sign-ups are currently underway.

Registration forms can be found at the Bridgton Town Office, online at www.bridgtonmaine.org/res_recreation.php, or at the workout/registration day this Saturday, March 23 at Lake Region Middle School. Times include: 9 to 10 a.m. boys ages 7-9; 10 to 11 a.m. boys ages 10-12; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. girls ages 7-12.

Contact Tom Tash at the Bridgton Recreation Department at 647-8786 for more information.

Youth lacrosse registration open

LRMS ALPINERS — Members of the Lake Region Middle School alpine ski team included (front, left to right) Ethan Caulfield, Madison Rock, Brooke Juneau, Liz Cole, Meghan Boos and Assistant Coach Karen Cole; (middle row) Jackson Dinsmore, Neva Leavitt, Olivia Thompson, Shayla Dunn, Paige Davis and Justin Black; (standing) Ella Sulloway, Assistant Coach Jeff Juneau and Coach Chuck Black. (Photo courtesy of Robin Leavitt)

Lake Region Youth Lacrosse registration forms are available at the Bridgton Town Office or on the town’s website at www.bridgtonmaine.org (under recreation).

Costs are as follows: K-2 clinic boys and girls, $15, for five weeks; Grades 3-4 boys, $25 per child or $40 maximum per family; Grades 5-6 boys, $25 per child or $40 max per family; Grades 3-4 girls $25 per child or $40 max per family; Grades 5-6 girls $25 per child or $40 max per family.

Practices are usually once a week for grades 3-4 and twice a week for the grades 5-6 level. All games are Saturday mornings (some travel) with the exception of one tournament on a Sunday.

Any questions, please call Dan at 420-7363.

LRMS shakes up alpine ranks After a rough start, the Lake Region Middle School alpine ski team had a fantastic finish.

“Things got off to a slow start with weather-related issues, but once it stopped raining and snowing, practice began and the team was TOP 10 SKIERS — Finishing in the Top 10 at the Maine off and running,” LRMS Junior Ski Championships held at Shawnee Peak were Coach Chuck Black reported.

“Anticipation and excitement LRMS skiers Justin Black and Ella Sulloway.

were high this year.”

Returning were a solid group of veteran racers including Liz Cole, Meghan Boos, Ella Sulloway, Jackson Dinsmore, Zeke Tocci and Justin Black, who missed the first few weeks due to a broken elbow. He returned to finish third in his first race back.

The team received a big

surge with the arrival of sixth graders Paige Davis, Brooke Juneau and Madison Rock.

“They came in and shook up the middle school ski world, consistently finishing in the Top 10,” Coach Black said. “It was also great to see the competition between our own team members. The younger kids kind of lit a fire under the eighth graders and

pushed them, giving the team great results.”

Newcomers Ethan Caulfield, Shayla Dunn, Olivia Thompson and Neva Leavitt also skied well and gave the Lakers added depth.

The season closed with eighth graders Ella Sulloway and Justin Black really stepping up their racing. In the ALPINERS, Page B

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School news

Huntress receives Principal’s Award Kasey Huntess of Harrison, a senior at Lake Region High School, has been selected to receive the 2013 Principal’s Award, Principal Theodore A. Finn announced Monday.

She is the daughter of Norman and Carolyn Huntress.

The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship.

“Throughout Kasey’s years at Lake Region High School, Kasey has disKasey Huntress tinguished herself in the classroom, on the playing field, and as a leader in the school and the community,” Principal Finn noted in making the award. “She very much deserves this recognition.”

Kasey, Principal Finn and other award winners and their principals will attend an Honors Luncheon at the Spectacular Event Center in Bangor on Saturday, April 6, at 12:30 p.m. The Honors Luncheon recognizes these outstanding students with the presentation of an individual plaque and the awarding of five $1,000 scholarships in the names of Horace O. McGowan and Richard W. Tyler. Mr. McGowan and Mr. Tyler were former Maine principals and executive directors of the Association.

The Principal’s Award is presented in more than 100 Maine public and private high schools by member principals of the MPA, the professional association that represents Maine’s school administrators.

CLOSER TO THEIR GOAL — The Lake Region High School Academic WorldQuest team is now $600 closer to their goal! Members of the number one WorldQuest team in the state of Maine recently accepted a check from Naples Lions Club President Jack Horne. Twelve Lake Region High School students and two advisors are seeking to raise sufficient funds to enable them to represent the state at the National Academic WorldQuest competition in Washington, D.C. on April 27. Two of the local teams of four students each remained tied for the first six rounds of competition last month. Eventually the so-called “A” team tied Greeley High in the final round of the meet forcing a runoff round, which still ended in a tie. A “sudden death” round enabled the local scholars to claim a win. The champions, hoping to go to D.C., in the front row are: Mackenzie McHatton, exchange student Mizuki Ishida, Sage Tocci and teacher/advisor Jennie Burnette; rear row: Sean Edwards and Nolan Abrams. Lions wish them well.

Chamber student director position Each year, the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce supports a Student Associate Directors program.

High school students, who reside in any of the 13 towns represented by the G.B.L.R.C.C. and who are entering their senior year, are eligible to apply for these student director positions.

This program is a great opportunity for students to get involved with the local business community, learn about marketing and event coordination, financial oversight and the budget process. The goal of the program is to give the student director the opportunity to experience how the business community functions while working alongside a fun and passionate board of directors.

Upon successful completion of the program, and after finishing their first semester of college, the student director will be awarded the scholarship.

For more information and to receive an application form and full details of the program, please stop by the Chamber office or call 647-3472, or e-mail info@ mainelakeschamber.com. Deadline for applications is May 1.

FAME available to assist with FAFSA

INTERNATIONAL FEST — Interact Club members, the Community Service Academy at Lake Region High School and other interested individuals are planning an International Festival Day at LRHS on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Many countries will be represented through music, dance, food and a display of a large collection of artifacts — a nice educational event to spread tolerance and awareness of other cultures. If you would like to participate or have any questions, please call Mody Botros at (207) 647-5215. Pictured are Community Service Academy students (back row, left to right) Angela Dutcher, Becky Mowatt, Zoey Perham, Jordan Turner, Miranda Chadbourne Lake Region Vocational Center is pleased to announce and Mike Mageles; (front row) Jade Fecteau, Hannah Perkins, Brittany Hayes and Kari Eldridge. that the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) will be holding a College Goal Maine event at LRVC on Monday, March 25.

Students and their parents are invited to attend and receive free individual assistance completing and filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Student and FRYEBURG — Students geared to middle-school age vival skills, rocketry, making in a particular activity on the parent 2012 tax information (or estimates) are necessary to complete the FAFSA. Bring a laptop or use one of LRVC at Molly Ockett Middle School groups. Working with teach- jewelry, blogging, Zumba, same day for several weeks, computers to complete the application. Please consider com- will soon have a new way to ers and families, program staff biking, art, science, and cook- or — with parental permising to one of the three sessions — 9 to 10:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m. spend their time on weekday will encourage students to be ing (and eating). Students will sion — they may sign in after healthy and productive. give the program a name and school and join any group to 12:45 p.m., and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — to get the help you afternoons.

An afterschool program A blanket cost of $25 for help to shape what it offers. that has space without havneed to attend college.

Don’t forget, colleges have financial aid deadlines and the started Monday, March 18 and the rest of this school year All students at the school are ing scheduled in advance. The program will start after school earlier you file your FAFSA, the more money you may be will offer a chance to chat, (with scholarships available) welcome. listen to music and have a will cover up to four afterOnce they are enrolled, stu- and end at 4:45 p.m. in time eligible to receive. snack, get academic help, and noons a week. Students can dents may sign up to take part MOMS, Page B choose among group activities choose activities such as sur-

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So, she has started a blog.

On the Sebago Elementary School webpage, there is a blog dedicated to alumni. Harmon hopes to hear from many of the students she has had in the 30 years teaching at SES. “We are very proud of all the students who have attended our wonderful community school,” Harmon said. “It’s always great to hear the success stories from our former students!”

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MOMS program (Continued from Page B) for the late bus. Enrollment forms will be given to students at school; forms will also be available outside the school office.

The staff includes Jotham Oliver, Jane Dineen and Kayla Greenleaf with instructors and volunteers from the community and student assistants from Fryeburg Academy.

Partner organizations this spring include the University of Maine 4-H Camp & Learning Center at Bryant Pond offering weekly science activities and M&D Productions of North Conway leading theater workshops.

Community members may contact the PKA at 935-1900 with questions or to volunteer to help.

The MOMS afterschool program is a 21st Century Community Learning Center under the auspices of the nonprofit Pequawket Kids Association (PKA) in partnership with the school district, SAD 72. The mission of the PKA is to work with young people and their parents to provide quality enrichment after school and summer programs that enhance students’ education beyond traditional school hours and encourage them to achieve lifelong success.

PKA director Laura Riggs-Mitchell says, “The expansion of PKA after school programming at Molly Ockett Middle School will stimulate students’ curiosity, enhance their learning and increase their positive perceptions of themselves. The staff is enthusiastic and committed to ensuring that students develop ownership of their program and are engaged in their learning.”

Students will have a chance to explore new directions and build on their strengths in an environment that is safe, sociable and supportive.

The PKA, a nonprofit organization founded in 2008, serves students at Molly Ockett Middle School and at three elementary schools within the SAD 72 school district (Brownfield, Denmark, Fryeburg, Lovell, Stoneham, Stow, and Sweden, Maine). Its focus is to improve opportunities for children and young people.

RAIDER ROYALTY — Fryeburg Academy’s Winter Carnival was recently held and this year’s Queens Court included (left to right) Ellen Bacchiocchi of Lovell, the daughter of Karen and John Bacchiocchi; Michelle Boucher of Fryeburg, the daughter of Sarah and Gerry Boucher; Christina Ann DiPietro of North Conway, the daughter of Ann and Tim DiPietro; Kendra Fox of Fryeburg, the daughter of Paige and Marcus Fox; and, Van Nguyen of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, the daughter of Tu Nguyen and Tran Thi Kim Chi. Boucher was crowned queen at Saturday night’s annual Winter Carnival Dance.

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Corrigan: Spring, baseball and fond memories (Continued from Page B) you could look it up, everything’s on the Internet now.

But I would rather remember what I remember. It’s baseball season. Even when they’re wrong, memories are facts…

Listen to this. A Cleveland Indian outfielder named Al Luplow once jumped up and balanced on top of the low fence in rightcenter to take a

home run away from the Sox. I did not dream that; I saw the pictures in the paper. I once listened on the radio to a sixor seven-run, game-winning, mostly-two-out ninth-inning rally against the Senators.

That’s a lot of hyphens, even for a Red Sox game. Buddin hit one out. That’s what I remember now, anyway. A fanhood like that teaches a kid to believe in miracles, and to

embrace the good memories, which in those days, were not made every day.

My mother was a Red Sox fan who would live to exult in 2004. As she ironed in the kitchen, we two listened to Ken Coleman (I think it was Ken, maybe it was Curt Gowdy; I am flying without notes, by memory, and facts are a routine grounder to second.) Whoever it was Phone: Fax: Outside ME:

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Bob and me in our backyard in Shelburne, N.H. And those wiffleball lessons led to hardball, hardball led to trips to town to play, trips to town led to school, school led to jobs and to wives and to families and to wars and to broken hearts and hopes every year for Boston. Listen to this: after the team finished in ninth place in 1966, the Red Sox publicity department had adopted this manifestly absurd slogan for 1967: “This Is The Year!”

The chutzpah! And yet, just as absurdly, for the first time, I believed, right from the first pitch, marking heart-stopping Red Sox Ws in black and painful losses in angry red little Ls into a small tri-fold TV schedule with that slogan of irrational hope emblazoned on its cover. For years afterwards, I carried that schedule in my wallet, a talisman, a treasure map.

That was 45 baseball seasons ago. And the old cycles carry us onward yet, boats against the current: kids born and the next minute striking out in their first Little League at bat, snow as stubborn as poverty in the outfield at the first high school practice, The Twist and Motown and hula hoops and Martin Luther King having a dream on the television, kids leaving for college and fathers leaving before anyone is ready. And through it all, through whatever everyone claims is real life, a radio plays across the water on summer nights, soundtrack to everything alive and enduring. And yet summer ends, another season ends. All seasons end.

But look, spring comes.

Spring always comes again.

Feel it in the air, in the sun all around you now. Pitchers and catchers report… Opening Day… Play ball! Yes, old Braves fan, I love you still — but my heart has never moved from Boston.

Mike keeps saying he’s not going to watch, this summer.

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(Continued from Page B) conference meet, Ella finished fifth in slalom and fourth in giant slalom, while Justin was fifth in slalom and third in giant slalom.

Two days later, both Ella and Justin went on to finish in the Top 10 at the Maine Junior Ski Championships held at Shawnee Peak.

Coach Black thanks Shawnee Peak and its race department for supporting the Lakers all season. A very special “thank you” to assistants Karen Cole, Jeff Juneau and Robin Leavitt.

“Without their dedication to our sport and the team, this would not have been possible,” Coach Black said.

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VIEWS FROM THE SUMMIT of Foss Mountain are spectacular in all seasons. Here, Allen Crabtree is shown with Mt. Washington in the background.

(Photo by John Patrick)

Freedom of the Hills: Foss Mtn.

“The country beyond these hills northward is daunting terrible, being full of rocky hills, as thick as mole-hills in a meadow, and cloathed with infinite thick woods,” — John Josselyn, in New England Rarities, 1672

By Allen Crabtree Guest Writer Climbing Foss Mountain in Eaton, N.H., is one of those hikes that is easy in the summer, but a moderate hike requiring a bit more effort in the winter.

There was a Freedom of the Hills column on climbing Foss Mountain in the summer, published April 26, 2012, in The Bridgton News, but climbing the mountain under winter conditions is quite different.

The normally quarter-mile summer stroll to the summit becomes a 1.6 mile snowshoe hike from the winter parking lot up the unplowed Foss Mountain Road to get to the summer parking lot and trailhead. Regardless, for a relatively short expenditure of effort, the hiker is rewarded with wonderful full panoramic views from the open summit. The trail

is well marked to the North Peak, the one most everyone climbs. There is another summit to the south that is ten feet taller but getting to it requires bushwhacking.

Foss Mountain is named for the Foss family, early Eaton settlers who lived on the mountain in the 1800s.

Eaton was granted and incorporated November 7, 1766

by Benning Wentworth, governor of the Province of New Hampshire under King George III. The Denmark Mountain Hikers have climbed the North Peak of Foss Mountain in summer and in winter, and it is a fine outing either season. Winter requires snowshoes to negotiate the trail, but it is not a difficult hike for the average hiker.

The sky was clear and blue with a bright, intense sun on the snowfields when the Denmark Mountain Hikers climbed Foss Mountain on Feb. 4, 2011. Temperature was 0o F in Denmark when we left and warmed up to the mid-teens by the time we got to the trail. Snows were deep, and we had to break trail from the winter parking lot up Foss Mountain Road and then up the trail to the

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(Photo by Allen Crabtree) summit. There was enough snow on the summit that we didn’t require microspikes, and the views were spectacular! Our time on the 1,647foot summit was very short however — there was a bitterly cold wind blowing that chilled us to the bone. There was time for a few pictures before heading back to the shelter of the trees and the easy snowshoe on the broken trail downhill to the cars.

Hike facts Foss Mountain is in Carroll County, Eaton, N.H. Difficulty: Moderate in winter because of the longer snowshoe trek Trail distance: Approximately 1.6 miles to the summit in winter Hiking time: 1½ to 2 hours to the summit in winter depending on the snow and trail Elevation: North Peak 1,647 feet; South Peak 1,657 feet Vertical gain (winter): 587 feet winter parking lot to North Peak summit Coordinates: N 43° 52’ 49” W 71° 2’ 14” Topographic Map: USGS Conway 7.5-minute quad Directions to the trailhead: From Brownfield Road heading west from

Brownfield, take a right (south) onto Bull Pasture Road. Take a right onto Stewart Road. Take a left onto Foss Mountain Road.

The winter parking area is on the right just past the Foss Mountain Alpaca Farm (on the left) — the road is only plowed in winter a short ways up from the parking lot, so park in the parking lot and walk up the road about a mile to the Foss Mountain Trail trailhead.

The trail begins across the road from the summer parking lot. There is a gate across the trail and a kiosk with information about the town of Eaton’s blueberry fields.

The trail goes straight across the fields to the woods, emerging from the woods at the south side of the summit. The trail is well worn and the summit can be seen once you reach this summer trailhead.

What to bring: In winter bring snowshoes, good boots and snow gaiters, winter clothes (hat, gloves, jacket) suitable to the season, microspikes, touring poles, sunglasses, water and snacks, personal first aid kit, pocket knife, whistle, matches or fire starter, map and compass, flashlight or headlamp, and cell phone.

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Car Club grants The Mount Washington Valley Old Car Club (MWVOCC) is pleased to announce the continuation of its College/Technical School Financial Assistance Award Program for 2013.

These awards are made annually to students from Kennett High School and Fryeburg Academy.

Three $2,000 awards for 2012 were made to: Ryan Cottrell, Chocorua, from Kennett High School; Nathan Hill, Fryeburg and Charles Weisemann, Denmark, both from Fryeburg Academy. A special award in memory of club member, Peter Forte, was made to Erin Cotton of Conway, N.H. Successful applicants must be enrolled in either a degree program or post high school technical education certificate program in an automotive technology related field. Financial awards are forwarded directly to recipients once the club receives transcript of the student’s passing semester grades.

To obtain the application with guidelines, please contact the guidance offices at Kennett High School and Fryeburg Academy. This Award Program is funded with proceeds from the MWVOCC annual car show, which is held at Settlers’ Green on the second Sunday in September. Additional funding is obtained from the club’s annual Sock Hop Dance and sponsorship of Monday Cruise-in Nights during the warm weather months. Locations alternate weekly between the Dairy Queen in Glen and Dunkin Donuts in North Conway. Please check out these events. You’ll see some wonderful classic cars while supporting continuing education.

BIG BAND WINS STATE TITLE — For the third time in five years, Fryeburg Academy Jazz Big Band members and Director, Brent LaCasce, brought home the big trophy from the State Instrumental Jazz Festival in Houlton. The 18-member band beat out Westbrook High School in the Saturday night finals to clinch the title. Drummer Alex Ouellette received an Outstanding Musicianship award in Division II for his performance in Big Band as well as the Combo competi-

tion. Members are pictured (top row, left to right) Malik Mobley, Alex Ouellette, Megan Cavanaugh, Chris Schubert, Paul Dostie, Chelsea Abraham, Isabel Hodgman-Burns, Isabelle Boyd, Hunter Lyons and Patrick Moody; (bottom row, left to right) Liam LaMountain, Kylie Jolicoeur, Kitty Yuan, Michelle Boucher, Savannah Kruguer and Sullivan Briggs. Missing from photo are Nicole Tichenor and Ashley Wissman.

TAKE TWO — All three Fryeburg Academy Combos were second in their respective divisions with Outstanding Musician Awards given to Alex Ouellette for New Standard Combo, AJ Worcester and Jon Burk for Seven Steps Combo. Pictured are (front row, left to right) AJ Worcester, Kylie Jolicoeur and Emily McDermith; (back row) Matt Boucher, Malik Mobley, Jared Schrader and Jon Burk.

FAJO LANDS A FIRST — “FAJO,” which is Fryeburg Academy’s Second Big Band directed by Mike Sakash, competed in the Multiple Big Band Division (for schools that have more than one competitive Big Band) and also brought home the first place trophy! AJ Worcester (alto sax) and Emery O’Connell (bass) received Outstanding Musicianship awards for their performance. FAJO members are pictured: (top row, left to right) Jenny Perry, Chris Wan, Renee Fournier, Bridget Bailey, Matt Bradley, Liuke Yang, Rodrigo Araujo, Matt Boucher and Morgan Bullard-Hodge; (seated left to right) Ariel Fogden, Jessie Duong, Bailey Friedman, Lexi L’Heureux-Carland, Emery O’Connell and AJ Worcester.

Mural based on author’s book NORTH CONWAY, N.H. — A new Blue Lobster mural will be celebrated as part of the 2013 Exhibit

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FRYEBURG — The 11th Annual Northern New England Home, Garden, Flower Show at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds arrives just as spring bursts wide open.

From May 17-19, the largest fairgrounds in New England is transformed into a showcase of gardening and home improvement opportunities.

As home and garden shows go, the Northern New England Home, Garden, Flower Show excels on many levels. Chosen by Yankee Magazine as one of Maine’s Top 20 Events, you’ll find landscape displays, lawn and power equipment, swing sets for kids and adults, outdoor wood boilers, docks, decks, solar and alternative heating experts, brick oven demonstrations, and so much more.

Home improvement and innovative energy displays open a world of possibilities to anyone looking to redesign their home environment.

Numerous garden centers selling thousands of perennials, annuals, seedlings, trees, shrubs and soil amendments sprawl across five acres of groomed grass, paved walkways, and indoor exhibition space. Knowledgeable growers can assist you in selecting healthy solutions to your garden needs. All the while, a soft breeze might whet your appetites with the aroma of fresh-cooked food.

Gagne & Son will be raffling a 20’x20’ vintage cobble paver patio with a Verazzo stone sitting wall, an outdoor pizza oven donatFLOWER, Page 12B

Grand Opening at the Mount Washington Valley Children’s Museum, set for Wednesday, March 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the museum at 2936 White Mountain Highway in North Conway, N.H. The mural, funded through a private donation, is based on the award-winning book series by children’s author

Robin Taylor-Chiarello of Center Lovell. The series chronicles the adventures of a blue lobster that spreads a message of anti-bullying and acceptance as he learns to celebrate that he is unique, as only “every millionth lobster is blue!”

The event will offer tours of the expanded space, which

is now home to the Evergreen Institute of Wellness and M&D Productions. The museum, which opened in 2005 as a way to help children learn holistically through play, is now seeing upwards of 14,000 visitors a year. There’ll be music, food, and free giveaways; donations are appreciated.

‘Private Lives’ FRYEBURG — Fryeburg Academy will be presenting the final performance of their award winning one act play, Noel Coward’s Private Lives, directed by Tatiana Zaharova at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Thursday, March 21, at 7 p.m.

The Fryeburg Academy One Act Competition Team’s production of Noel Coward’s Private Lives won first place at the regional one act play competition and will be performing at the state finals this weekend. Come out and give the school a great send-off. The evening will begin with some of the students’ films from the Fryeburg Academy Film Workshop.

The play’s director, Tatiana Zaharova, studied theater and worked as a professional actress and a director many years ago in St. Petersburg, Russia. The pressures of daily life took PRIVATE LIVES, Page 12B

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Medicare nugget

My Irish Up

by Mike Corrigan BN Columnist

The buzz in Maine?

Speaking as one of maybe 11 or 12 college students of my or any generation who never even tried marijuana, and therefore also as one of the few from my era still capable of remembering my own name — Fred, isn’t it? Frank? Wait, it’ll come to me! — I am here to tell you that Maine, and the nation, ought to legalize the wacky tabbacky.

A country that already allows its citizens to kill themselves and others with alcohol, and ruin their own bodies and drive up public health costs by using tobacco, and that thinks nothing of letting public utilities burn fossil fuels that kill tens of thousands of people a year who happen to be so unwise as to keep trying to breathe in and out downwind, has no business telling people they can’t burn a little Jane in an attempt to forget that they are daily living among the criminally insane.

If said country was smart (and it isn’t), it would profit from this situation. Yes, I am talking big money. Imagine, a positive use for government’s taxation powers!

The states of Washington and Colorado recently passed laws allowing private citizens, and even politicians (who

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Earth Notes “Earth Notes” is an outgrowth of a deep ecology discussion group.

Writers reflect a delight in and concern for the earth and are individually responsible for opinions and information. Community members are invited to submit articles. E-mail jschap@ localnet.com for details.

With the Sun on my mind

By Alice Darlington Several years ago, I read that the waxing moon rises an average of 50½ minutes later than the previous day and the waning moon, an average of 50½ minutes later each night.

I wondered about this and started to keep a log, using information from the Portland Press Herald. I kept this up for about 3½ years until I ran out of pages and patience because what I really wanted to see was whether there was a clear, easy formula to predict moonrise and set for the coming day and night. I didn’t find any formula, but as the result of watching the rhythm of my numbers, I also began to look at and include the data given for sunrise and sunset.

In the past, I had not paid much attention to these natural rhythms of sun and moon throughout the year or to so many other natural phenomena; however, as I documented them each day, I was able to appreciate by comparison these movements and even predict what the next day’s rise and set for both would be, at least pretty closely.

Although I no longer keep the log, I find I am much more aware of the sun, especially this winter. As we headed toward Christmas and time became ever shorter between sunrise and sunset, between the half hour daylight glow before and after each called civil twilight, I began to look forward to the pendulum swing of sunlight reversing itself and starting in the direction of longer sunlight minutes and hours. My body automatically adjusted to waking up sooner as daylight crept through my windows ever earlier. In spite of the cold temperatures, these increased sunlight hours also meant that the snow I would have to shovel a month ago, now melts down pretty quickly so that sometimes I can get away without shoveling at all.

I don’t know why the sun has been of such peripheral importance to me until recently. Why should the moon have been more interesting? I think it’s because I have taken the

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Letters

Community matters

To The Editor: The Fryeburg Historical Society has worked very hard since it organized in 1974 to serve the town of Fryeburg, area towns and people across the country. We support our present museum at 511 Main Street and our research library on Route 113 in North Fryeburg. We have realized a dream come true when we acquired our new permanent home in Fryeburg Village July of 2012. Our historic home on Portland Street will house both the museum, artifacts, paintings and our research library.

We already have inquiries from local organizations to host their events, as well as our own, inside and outside the property this summer.

We could not have realized this accomplishment without your help.

We are working hard to

raise money for the restoration of our home. We began with selling beautiful glass ornaments and wood boxes in November 2012, just before the holidays. We already had one of our three suppers in February. It was a stormy evening, but our dedicated friends in the community came out to support us and received a special treat, a live interview of Sally Whitaker’s Remember When.

Our first supper was a great success. Our second supper will be on Saturday, March 23, and our entrée will be pork roast with all the fixings. Erlon Jones and society volunteers will be preparing the meal. The cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children.

The supper begins at 5 p.m. and Remember When will be live at 7 p.m. Please join us at the East Conway Community Hall (The Grange Hall) on East Conway Road, East Conway, N.H. at 5 p.m. Join us for a fun evening of food and laughs with good friends.

We will have our ornaments and boxes for sale as well.

The ornament and wooden box displays an etching of our new location, a wonder-

GIRL SCOUT DRESSED AS A THIN MINT – Daisy Scout Morgan Beck, of Naples, dances up a storm to draw customers. Other members of Troop 1964, (from left to right) Danielle Gordon, Gabby Beck, and Michelle Burnell recently sold Girl Scout cookies at the Casco-Naples Transfer Site. They will return for a repeat performance. The troop will sell cookies at the transfer site from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 23.

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By Stan Cohen Medicare Volunteer Counselor Medicare is revamping its payment system for hospitals.

It will give bonuses and penalties based on how well they perform on quality measures.

The payment change was created by the Affordable Care Act and is known as the Hospital Value-Based Purchasing Program. It is part of the government’s effort to shift away from paying hospitals and doctors based on the quantity of care they provide with no regard for how good a job they do. Hospitals with too few cases and certain specialty hospitals, such as psychiatric, long-term care, rehabilitation and cancer hospitals, are exempted from the programs.

In what amounts to a nationwide competition, Medicare compared hospitals on how faithfully they followed rudimentary standards of care and how patients rated their experiences. The maxiNUGGET, Page 10B

Afghanistan: The end game

The national game of Afghanistan is Buzkashi.

Two teams of men on horseback strive, as in polo, to put an object over the goal line. The object is, however, not a ball, but a large, headless goat. The winning team makes the most goat-goals in a stipulated period of time.

Time is about to run out for America’s Buzkashi in Afghanistan. The Obama administration indicates that by the end of 2014 all combat operations will be over. Yet to be decided are the details of winding down our involvement and what happens after December of next year. How do we get the goat over the goal line and then what do

Small World

by Henry Precht BN Columnist we do?

Before estimating the number of troops who might stay behind, we need to agree on their mission(s) and assess the obstacles ahead.

Without doubt, no troops will remain behind unless the Afghan government agrees to grant them legal immunity, i.e., miscreants would be tried in U.S. courts and

not exposed to Afghanistan justice. (Failure of the Iraqi regime to grant a similar Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) meant we abruptly ended that commitment.) The decision-making body will probably be a Loya Jirga — a kind of national assembly of tribal elders and notables from across the country. Their deliberations will tell us a lot

about how we are regarded by the populace. Nobody has any illusions: Many Afghans see us as an occupying army, poorly attuned to the culture of a backward, tribal, devoutly Islamic people. Getting through the next year and a half and beyond won’t be easy — as President Karzai regularly reminds us.

Once past the Loya Jirga vote, what might our troops do? Two tasks: (1.) Training and support (intelligence, airlift, medical and other “high end” tasks) for the Afghan army; and (2.) terrorism prevention, i.e., taking out any remaining al-Qaeda cells that threaten our security.

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Violence happens to males, too

With growing awareness that domestic and sexual violence does happen to males, more boys and men are disclosing.

To put this in perspective, let’s look at the one in six men who have experienced sexual abuse as younger children or adolescents. That means that there are just as many men who experienced sexual abuse as children as there are men who develop prostate cancer, the most common cancer and the second leading cause of death among men.

Or, put another way, it means that there are 19 million men with histories of child sexual abuse, which is four times the number of men with heart disease, the leading cause of death among men.

Stopping the Abuse

by Lake Region Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

So, why does this epidemic continue? In spite of revelations for years of clergy abuse, and on-going disclosures by males who have been victimized by parents, relatives, babysitters, school staff, coaches and activity leaders, boys have remained at high risk of sexual victimization. Athletic teams, fraternities and the Armed Forces continue to try and label sexual assault under the guise of hazing.

When males do find the courage to speak about their abuse, they are often less believed and less supported than female victims and survivors. Males are less encouraged to express their feelings, especially when hurt.

Feelings of shame, depression, anxiety and self-blame may be covered by substance abuse, aggressiveness or suicidal thoughts and actions.

If abused by an adult female, adolescent males

may be expected by others to enjoy the experience, especially by those who do not differentiate between mutual sexual contact and sexual abuse. In other situations, males may be judged as weak if they couldn’t protect themselves. They may question their manhood, or worry that others may question it.

Male survivors may question their sexual orientation if sexually assaulted by someone of the same gender.

Sexual violence is not about sexuality or sexual orientation. Sexual and domestic violence is about power and control, and often involves the use of threats, force or other forms of coercion, manipulation or intimidation.

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ful keepsake of the society’s new home. We will also have 50/50 raffle and raffle tickets available for sale.

We have accomplished a lot in less than a year, but we need to keep moving to complete each phase of our restoration project. The citizens in Fryeburg will realize how lucky they are to have such a beautiful historic home in their town, one they will be very proud of.

Deborah Tait Fryeburg Historical Society Fryeburg

Just plain dumb

To The Editor: The Maine Legislature and Governor Paul LePage just spent taxpayer money to draw up and pass legislation to allow liquor sales on Sunday morning starting at six o’clock. How dumb can they be and how dumb are we for voting for such people? The reason (excuse) given is that it is St. Patrick’s

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BUNNIES APLENTY — are just waiting to hop into your child’s Easter basket at the Bridgton Hospital Guild Thrift Shop at 173 Main Street in Bridgton, adjacent to Renys. The nonprofit shop recently reopened after sweeping all vestiges of winter from the store. The clothing on the racks is bursting with the bright pastel colors of spring, and the knickknack room is filled to the brim with Easter-themed items, including the Easter bunnies being looked over on Friday by regular customer Claire Mowatt of Bridgton. Thrift shop hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. The shop offers reasonably priced women’s, men’s, children’s used clothing and accessories, and lightly used housewares. Quality donations are always accepted and tax receipts are provided. For questions, call 647-9647.

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(Continued from Page D) Day and bars will make money. Besides the affront to Ireland’s patron saint please note, chances are good that any poor soul either continuing or starting to drink alcohol at six o’clock in the morning has a problem and is likely to be a problem to others by six in the evening.

Maine prides itself as having tough drunk driving laws.

Everyday, papers report on domestic violence, teenage drinking etc. with liquor at its core. Perhaps, the governor should check to see how much of the money it owes the hospitals was spent on alcohol-related incidents.

For Maine to pass legislation to encourage drinking at six o’clock in the morning, (St. Patrick’s Day) or any other is the height of malfeasance, hypocrisy and just plain dumb.

John Rogan Bridgton

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Clarifying the issue

To The Editor: I would like to make a correction to last week’s article about the Bridgton Budget Panel. The Town of Denmark (not Brownfield) will, along with Bridgton, have land in the new Perley Mills Community Forest.

This important project will provide permanent continued access to a three mile portion of the popular Narrow Gauge Trail for hunting, trapping, fishing, hiking, snowmobiling and ATVs, while protecting a large, non-fragmented area of wildlife habitat with wetlands, uplands, stream and ponds.

If the $25,000 requested from the Town of Bridgton comes from the Moose Pond Trust Fund (as the Budget Panel recommends), there will be no cost to taxpayers.

This is a great deal because the community forest will protect the headwaters of the Willet Brook aquifer, which is the water source for the

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Town of Bridgton’s wells.

Of course, local people can help tremendously by contributing to this project.

More than half of the $1.4 million needed has already been raised from grants and donations but more donations are needed to complete the fundraising. Donations (earmarked Perley Mills Community Forest) can be sent to either Loon Echo Land Trust, 8 Depot Street, Suite 4, Bridgton ME 04009 or Denmark Charitable Foundation, 62 East Main Street, Denmark, ME 04022.

For more information about the Perley Mills Community Forest, visit w w w. d e n m a r k m a i n e . o rg Conservation Commission page, and www.loonecholandtrust.org Carolyn Rhoads Denmark

An apology

To The Editor: Clearly, based upon the Bridgton Budget Committees’ 2013/2014 proposal to cut Lake Region Television’s

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budget by 25%, (plus $6,000 into the town’s General Fund) I have not done my job.

LRTV offers and has delivered to our community a mouthpiece, without financial charge, to promote events, to raise awareness for causes, to fund raise for all, and to have fun. LRTV actively pursues the coverage of the same from statewide sources and beyond.

It was my belief that the coverage of a transparent government was the primary charge. Due to the recent “cuts,” it appears to not be the case.

Lake Region Television is funded by the Bridgton citizens who subscribe to Time Warner Cable, with the help of neighboring communities. (Check your monthly bills.) It is not a taxpayer’s expense! Therefore, by “cutting” LRTV’s budget, folks are not getting what they have paid for. I am included in this discussion.

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March 21, 2013, The Bridgton News, Page B cut is proposed?

Imagine that your property taxes have been paid. Now your roads are not plowed because you are among the 25% that have been cut… even though you have paid your taxes!

Until Bridgton’s June 2013 annual meeting, votes can change.

John Kevin Likshis LRTV Manager Bridgton homeowner P.S. - LRTV has been requested to provide “live” coverage.

Common Core alert

To The Editor: Forty-five states have adopted national Common Core standards, which will replace state educational standards in grades K-12.

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LETTERS, Page B REAL ESTATE 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 Tel. 743-5417 Bridgton Trash & Rubbish Service Bridgton/Naples/Harrison/Fryeburg Weekly & 1-time pickups – Cleanouts Tel. 207-595-4606 The Dump Guy Insured – Junk removal Basement and attic cleanouts 207-450-5858 www.thedumpguy.com

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

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

SIGNS Signs by D. L. White Custom hand carved wood Indoor or outdoor 207-647-3523

SURVEYORS Maine Survey Consultants, Inc. Land Information Services P.O. Box 485, Harrison, Maine Off: 583-6159 D. A. Maxfield Jr., P.L.S. Over 10,000 surveys on file

TOWING Stuart Automotive Free Junk Car Removal 838-9569

TREE SERVICE

Q-Team & Cook’s Tree Service Ken Karpowich Plumbing Removal-pruning-cabling-chipping Repairs/Installation/Remodeling Stump grinding-bucket work-bobcat Master Plumber in ME & NH Crane-licensed & fully insured Over 20 years experience 207-925-1423 Q Team 693-3831 or Cook’s 647-4051 Toll free 207-693-3831 www.Q-Team.com

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Clement Bros. Lawn and Landscape Organic lawn & garden maintenance Southern Maine Retirement Services Shoreline restoration Medicare Supplements & Prescription Plans Creative stonework, property watch Life and Long-Term Care Insurance Snowplowing & sanding 150 Main St., Bridgton 1-866-886-4340 207-693-6646 www.clementbros.com

KENNELS

you can find out what is in it.” It was promoted as being globally competitive.

It was funded by the Tides Foundation and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Drafts of Common Core were not made public nor passed

by Congress.

The curriculum for Common Core dummies down education where math is eliminated in lower grades and classic literature is replaced by learning lyrics. In math, you don’t need to get the right answers, it’s the process that is important.

Discovery of content replaces understanding content.

No more SATs. Learning becomes student centered and is not productive.

Common Core includes P-20 to track students from pre-school to the age of 20.

There are 400 data points to be collected by the school about student behavior, family income, religious beliefs, political-party affiliation, grades, health care histories, etc. Students can’t opt out of data mining and parents can-

Handy Hands Property Maintenance Comprehensive custom service Caretaking – long or short term A-Z/lot clearing to structure & grounds care 647-8291 or 866-678-1974 J Team Property Services Property security checks-Handyman repairs Snow removal – Painting/carpentry Fall/Spring cleanups – Lawn care Home/rental home cleaning Fully insured John England 207-650-9057 Vigilant Guard Security Property management and maintenance Wstn. Maine – 632 Rocky Knoll Rd, Denmark hudson.eldridge@roadrunner.com 207-739-9077

REAL ESTATE Chalmers Real Estate 100 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-3311 Coldwell Banker Lakes Region Properties “At the Lights in Naples” Waterfront, Residential Commercial & Land 207-693-7000

Rice Tree Service – Sheldon Rice Complete tree service – free estimates Removal-prune-chipping-stump grinding Licensed and insured Utility and Landscape Arborist Waterford ME – 583-2474

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

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

WELDING Iron Man Welding/Metal Sales Fabrication and repairs No job too small Construction – homeowners or business Lge. inventory steel/metal in stock/spec. order 647-8291 or 866-678-1974

Classifieds

1ST CONGREGATIONAL — Church, Bridgton, Maine, seeks choir director/organist. FMI http://www.bridgtonucc.org/mu1t12 sicsearch.

PLEASE CONSIDER – donating your leftover garage sale items and your attic, basement and closet overflow to Harvest Hills Animal Shelter. Go to our website www. harvesthills.org for details or call OWNER OPERATORS — 935-4358, ext. 21 tf3 wanted! 85% of gross, 40% advance. No forced dispatch, trailer $5 FOR TATTERED – U.S. Flag rental program. O/OP’s with own when purchasing new U.S. Flag 3’x authority welcome. Flatbed. 866- 5’ or larger. Maine Flag & Banner, tf46 2t11x Windham, 893-0339.

572-7297.

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

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

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

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

ASSISTANT TO FARM — business manager living with voice and mobility disabilities, includes driving, phone, daily business tasks.

Friendly team player with good communication skills and clean driving record. 3/4-full time, includes weekends. $12/hour. E-mail resume & contact info: pietree@ 2t12 pietree-orchard.com LANDMARK — Human Resources is accepting applications for full- and/or part-time support persons to work with adults with developmental disabilities in the Bridgton and Oxford Hills areas.

May include evening and weekend shifts. For application, please call 3t11 647-8396. EOE.

Discriminatory Advertising under the Fair Housing Act

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

WORK WANTED

CONTRACTOR — Semi-retired, looking for plumbing and electric work in the local area. Call tf45 647-8026.

CHALMERS INSURANCE &

REAL ESTATE

Part of the Chalmers Group

100 Main Street, Bridgton, ME 04009 Phone: 207-647-3311 Fax: 207-647-3003 www.chalmers-ins.com BN 12

FOR SALE

ATTENTION

Classified line ads are now posted on our website at NO EXTRA CHARGE! www.bridgton.com

HELP WANTED

MATURE STYLIST — for three person, relaxed atmosphere salon.

Currently one stylist (owner) and one nail tech. Salon offers hair, nails, wax, tanning. Make your own hours, but must be available from noon to 4 p.m. daily, and have your own client base. Please call 647-8355 to discuss arrangements.

Thank you for your interest. tf8

NEED SOME HELP — with minor repairs around your house? We can help! We offer many services that don’t require the usual high costs involved with getting jobs.

Examples of some of the services we offer are: minor home repairs inside or out, light carpentry work and custom built/special ordered items from bird houses to wishing wells, we can help get it done. Custom built items are great gift ideas for any occasion. But wait, there’s more: Need a new resume? We can help with that too. Need a letter typed or other clerical services?

We can help! Need help obtaining a specific form or assistance filling it out? We have a computer at our fingertips so we can help! Faxing and copying is also available. If need be, we will come to you to discuss your needs, so let us help.

Reasonable rates, call now so we can help. If you get stuck or need a night out, babysitting services are also available, that’s right, we can help with that too!! Don’t wait, call 1t12x now @ 207-583-9000.

FOR RENT

CASCO — 3-bedroom, 2-bath GUITAR LESSONS — First lesranch, full rumpus room, 111 son free. All ages. 207-595-4606. tf7 Tenny Hill Road. Utilities not in- cluded, $1,250 month & security deposit. 207-650-3529. tf7

SUPPORT YOUR LIBRARY — Donate your redeemable cans/ bottles! Just bag ‘em up, tag bag “BPL” & drop off at Depot Street Redemption. 647-5648.

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SOUTH CASCO/RTE. 302 — Seeking mature roommates to share 4-bedroom, 2-bath home. $450 to $550 per month. Call 655-7777 for details.

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GREEN FIREWOOD

NORTH BRIDGTON — 1-bedroom apartment, short walk to JESUS IS LORD – new and public beach, no smoking, no pets, used auto parts. National locator. $425 per month plus first, last & tf12 Most parts 2 days. Good used cars. security. 647-4436.

Ovide’s Used Cars, Inc., Rte. 302 WATERFORD — Seasonal cotBridg­ton, 207-647-5477. tf30 tage for rent. Family cottage on Papoose Pond. Kitchen, living room, FOR RENT bathroom, 2 bedrooms, screened LOVELL — Serene. Quiet. Very porch, private sandy beach. $700 large apartment: 1 bedroom, full per week. Available June 1 - Sept. kitchen & bath, and living room 22. 207-232-8291.

16t11x with fireplace in new carriage house. $995 month includes elec- CASCO — Completely furnished tricity, laundry hookup, and 50% rooms, heat, lights & cable TV inof heat. Mountain views and Kezar cluded. $120 weekly. No pets. Call tf7 Lake access. No pets/no smok- cell, 207-650-3529. ing. 1 year lease/first and security deposit/reference check required. DENMARK — Single family (207) 221-2951.

7t7x house, near the center of town. Six rooms newly renovated, 2 bedIMMACULATE — Very energy rooms, 1 bath. Off-street private efficient 2-bedroom brick home parking, large private yard, applilocated in small brick community ances, washer-dryer included. First close to Bridgton village. No pets, month rent, security deposit & refno smoking, first, last & security erences. $750 per month plus utiliplus references. freshly-painted ties. Section 8 OK. Possible pets. and new carpets throughout. $875 207-452-2585. tf49 month plus utilities. Includes plowing and lawn maintenance. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Fryeburg Academy school district. WATERFORD — Seasonal cotCall Brickwoods at 207-452-2441. tage for sale on Papoose Pond.

tf48 Private sandy beach, 300 feet BRIDGTON — 2 large bedrooms, of frontage. Older cottage with 1 bath. Walk-in closet. All utilities, kitchen, living room, bath, two everything included, $800. 781- bedrooms, screened porch. Asking 963-1148. tf11 $225,000. Call 207-232-8291.

16t11x NAPLES — Off Rte. 35, quiet, one-bedroom, 1st floor, pine pan- WOODSTOCK — 5.9 acres eling, built-in book shelves, coin- on Spruce Mountain. Views of op laundry onsite, no smoking, no Shagg Pond, Bald & Speckled pets, 1st and one-month security Mountains. $55K. Financing. 207required, $700 month, oil heat & 743-8703. www.LandMaine.com electricity included. 207-899-5052.

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tf11 HARRISON — Nice 1-bedroom, 3/4-bath cozy apartment on second floor in country setting, 2 miles from Harrison Village. Deck off living room with views. Perfect for single person/couple. No pets/ smoking. $475 month plus heat. (electric included). First month’s & security required with application.

Pics available. Call 207-595-7261.

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BUSINESS SERVICES

HEAP HAULERS — Towing service. Cash paid for junk cars.

Call 655-5963. tf12 DEN­MARK HOUSE — Painting, Inc. Inter­ior and Exterior Paint­ing. Also, Paper­hang­ing. 40 years of painting ex­pe­ri­ence. Call for esti­mates. Call John Math­ews, 207-452-2781. tf49

WANTED GUNS - AMMO

Buying and Offering US Coins Gold & Silver Bullion

MAINE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 72 Molly Ockett Middle School has openings for:

& MILITARY ITEMS

US • German • Japanese Buy • Sell • Trade

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TRACK COACH SOFTBALL COACH, Gr. 8 SOFTBALL COACH, Gr. 7

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Sweden Trading Post

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

207-647-8163

Will Travel

• Tree Removal • House Lot Clearing • Pruning • Brush Mowing

• We Buy Standing Timber • Crane Work • Firewood

25 Years Experience � Fully Insured

Opportunity in Agriculture

Paying TOP DOLLAR for Junk Cars

STUART SALVAGE

M&J FIREWOOD

103 North Bridgton Road

No. Bridgton, ME 04057

207-595-8741 or 207-647-2555

Green Assorted Hardwoods Loose Thrown Firewood Cut, Split and Delivered • State-Certified

200.00 per cord

$

Let us help keep you warm.

Price subject to change.

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

207-452-2157 Public Notice

TOWN OF LOVELL Rabies Clinic Saturday, March 23 9 – 11 A.M.

Lovell Fire Dept. – Hatch Hill Cost $8.00

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Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES PUBLIC HEARING The Naples Board of Selectpersons will hold a Public Hearing at their next regular meeting on March 25, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office Buildings located at 15 Village Green Lane.

On the agenda: 1. Renewal of a Liquor License Application for Lake Region Caterers, submitted by Vicki Toole.

838-9569

693-5499

GOOD NEIGHBORS, INC.

LOOKING FOR A FEW GREAT PEOPLE Good Neighbors, Inc. is taking applications for a full-time Licensed Administrator for two residential programs. Please inquire within for job description details and job qualifications. ***** Good Neighbors, Inc. is taking applications for a few great people to join our TEAM of Direct Support Professionals in providing supports to adults with intellectual and physical disabilities. Currently, we have full-time, part-time and substitute hours available. The job entails working directly with people in a variety of daily living and community situations. To qualify, you must be over the age of 18, have a valid driver’s license and a high school diploma or G.E.D. Applications must be received no later than March 25th to be considered for our April 4th and 5th Orientation. Some weekend and evening hours are expected. Competitive benefits.

Please call in advance for more information 647-8244 ext. 11 or stop by our 119 Sandy Creek Rd., Bridgton location to pick up an application Mon.–Fri. between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Pequawket Kids Association The Pequawket Kids Association, offering afterschool enrichment programs at all MSAD 72 schools, is seeking a full-time executive director.

Qualifications: Strong organizational, grant writing, and supervisory skills. Experience with program development, administration, and finance.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

Please send letter of intent, application, resume, and reference letters to: Laura Riggs-Mitchell, PKA Executive Director 124 Portland St. Fryeburg, ME 04037

E.O.E.

~ A Diamond of Supports ~

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Western Maine Timberlands Inc.

Applications can be found online at www.pka.me For more information, call (207) 935-1900; visit servingschools.com TFCD

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We are looking for a motivated, hardworking individual that thrives on a diverse working environment. Work consists primarily of agricultural equipment operation, but also includes irrigation and minor mechanical work.

Candidate must be resourceful. This is a full-time, year round position. Applicable experience is helpful, but not necessary. If you have the aptitude we can train.

EOE

— MINIMUM 2 CORDS FOR DELIVERY — Call 925-1138 or check us out on the web at www.westermainetimberlands.com

Public Welcome.

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P.O. Box 147, Fryeburg, ME 04037 207-935-3341 or e-mail: brenda@greenthumbfarms.com

per cord

2. Renewal of a Liquor License Application for Sandy’s Flight Deck Restaurant, submitted by Judith Floster.

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VEHI­CLES FOR SALE

EXCAVATING – Have hoe, will travel. Site work, foundations dug, back filling, septic systems, sand, loam, gravel. Call Brad Chute, tf44 653-4377 or 627-4560.

For more information please visit servingschools.com Send cover letter, application, and references to: Jay Robinson, Principal/A.D. MSAD 72 Superintendent’s Office 124 Portland Street, Fryeburg, ME 04037 (207) 935-2600 * Fax (207) 935-3787

MISCELLANEOUS

INSTRUCTION

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HELP WANTED

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

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

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HELP WANTED Assistant General Manager – Machine Shop wanted to assist with daily operations. Position requires thorough knowledge of manual machining operations and maintenance, manual drafting and supervisory experience. This is a hands-on position, machining alongside other employees and assisting owner/manager with experimental parts and toolmaking. Applicants should be organized, able to multi-task, and possess a solid understanding of physics, common sense and time management skills.

Send resume to Dearborn Bortec AGM, P.O. Box 310, Fryeburg, ME 04037 or fax to 207.935.2515 or e-mail to nancy@dearbornbortec.com ***** Experienced Machinist wanted for experimental work, tooling and production. Prefer experience in deep hole drilling, lathe work, milling and trepanning both large and small products. Must be versatile and have common sense. Send resume to Dearborn Bortec Machinist, P.O. Box 310, Fryeburg, ME 04037 or fax to 207.935.2515 or e-mail to nancy@dearbornbortec.com ***** Personal Secretary wanted for dictation, phone calls, typing letters, filing and other miscellaneous office duties, must be versatile, well-organized and able to multitask. Full-time position. Will shadow business manager, keeping track of phone conversations and status of various projects in an office/manufacturing environment. Send resume to Dearborn Bortec Secretary, P.O. Box 310, Fryeburg, ME 04037 or fax to 207.935.2515 or e-mail to nancy@dearbornbortec.com

Opinions

Letters

(Continued from Page B) not claim it to be invasion of privacy because in 2011 the privacy laws were changed and parents don’t have to be notified.

All school children will be required to take the Common Core including charter schools and private schools.

It is a national program and states won’t have anything to say about it. Common Core takes states out of educational decisions.

Some states are fighting Common Core including Indiana, Texas, Georgia and Utah. If you are concerned, call your principal, state representative and senator to get out of Common Core. Do a search.

Diana Holcomb Norway

Our land at stake?

To The Editor: If you want to know what our non-elected officials have in store for your private property pick up the “The Lake Region Greenprint: A Community Partnership from Loon Echo Land Trust in Bridgton.

Clearly mapped out in this book is the blueprint for your future and the future of your children. Couched in flowery epithets, the Greenprint blueprint tells a story that we the people have, through consensus, begged these non-elected officials to implement. These selfless, caring people labor unthankfully taking away our private property rights all in the name of sustainable development, go green, smart growth, and a host of other warm and fuzzy “green words.” “…Bridgton, Casco, Denmark, Harrison, Naples, Sebago and Raymond — have partnered together in a regional collaboration to assess priorities, opportunities, and strategies for open space use and natural resource conservation.” Page 1.

Notice the words “regional collaboration.” When did we the people vote to give up our town’s representative form of government? What authority does any regional collaborative have in taking away our private property rights through open space, conservation easements, historic preservation, natural resource conservation, eminent domain, over-regulation, ordinances and taxation?

“The Greenprint will be valuable to the extent that it is actively used in local conservation planning process. Stakeholders created a focused action plan to implement the Greenprint.” Page 2.

What are “stakeholders?”

Stakeholders are wealthy influential leaders in the community from businesses or nonprofit organizations.

They are appointed to deci-

sion-making boards by our town authorities. The purpose of stakeholders on decision-making boards is to direct town policies toward the stakeholders’ objectives.

Two stakeholders in our area are Loon Echo Land Trust and Lakes Environmental Association. Greenprint is one action plan to accomplish their goals.

“The Lake Region Community Greenprint action plan conveys the framework to facilitate an acceleration of both the pace and quality of land conservation in the Lake Region (area)…” Page 2.

Having taken an inventory of all land including private property, Greenprint has identified and mapped its dream proposal for future use of all private property in the Lakes Region area. I have listed only the high priority areas, which are clearly marked on their maps.

1.) 20% designated for water resources; 2.) Over 50% of the entire Lake Region is designated for preserving plant and animal habitat; 3.) Over 50% of the Lake Region is designated for protecting working forests and farms; 4.) 31% designated for protecting scenic views i.e.

Pleasant Mountain, Douglas Mountain, Pikes Mountain, Hacker’s Hill, Pine Hill and Rattlesnake Mountain; 5.) 77% designated for recreation.

What about family farms, homes and businesses? What percentage of land is preserved for us?

Dr. Michael Coffman says, “Stakeholder councils are called by many names and are created for a variety of specific purposes. Whatever they are called, and whatever the stated purpose for which they are created, they all have several common characteristics and all have a common objective: the implementation of Agenda 21.” (Sovereignty. net) Stakeholders have no business in town business!

Dr. Michael Coffman will speak on Saturday, April 20 at Lake Region High School at 6 p.m.

Elaine J. Heuiser Casco

Stating the facts

To The Editor: There was a letter in last week’s News about new taxes. It said that, “on Jan. 1 Obamacare gave us 13 new taxes.” Most of the taxes listed in the letter have nothing to do with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) — what the writer calls Obamacare. So, to put the record straight: 1.)

The payroll tax increase of 2% (actually this is the payroll tax for the Social Security fund) is not a new tax — it reverts to its 2010 level and is not part of the ACA. 2.) The marginal tax rate (now 39.6%) is part of the

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF LOVELL PLANNING BOARD

The Lovell Planning Board will conduct a Public Hearing on a Proposed Conditional Use Permit for Tax Map U36, Lot 007, Pleasant Point Road, on April 3, 2013. The owner of the property is seeking approval to change the form of its ownership to a condominium.

The hearing will be held at the Town Office starting at 7:00 p.m. Interested persons should plan to attend or submit written comments to the Planning Board, PO Box 236, Center Lovell, ME 04016, in advance of the hearing.

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TOWN OF WATERFORD Notice – April 1, 2013

In accordance with Title 36 M.R.S.A. Section 706 as amended, all persons liable to taxation in the Town of Waterford are required to furnish the assessors true and perfect lists of all of their estates, real and personal, taxable in said municipality. Such lists must be submitted to the Assessors Agent at the Waterford Town Office on or before April 1, 2013.

HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION

NEW APPLICATIONS for the Homestead Exemption Program are due at the Waterford Town Office before April 1, 2013.

VETERANS EXEMPTION

In accordance with Title 36 M.R.S.A. Section 653 as amended, veterans who are 62 before April 1, 2013 and widows of veterans who would have been 62 and NEVER filed for an exemption must apply before April 1, 2013.

Maine Survey Consultants will be available April 1, 2013 at the Waterford Town Office.

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March 21, 2013, The Bridgton News, Page B

UP, UP AND AWAY! — Women and girls of the Western Maine area explored the region from a whole new perspective during “Women Interested In Aviation” Day at the Eastern Slopes Reg. Airport, Fryeburg, on March 10, 2013. Owner of Western Maine Aviation, Mary Build, shared her passion and enthusiasm for aviation during this weeklong, worldwide event designed to introduce women to aviation, either as a career option or a fun and exciting pursuit. The day was a huge success as Mary along with pilots James Platz and Anne Beaulieu flew nearly 60 women and girls. Ground support for this very busy day at the airport included members of The Ninety-Nines — an organization that promotes women in aviation through education, scholarships and mutual support. Airline pilot Kelly Jeffries was on hand to explain the process of gaining a pilot’s license as well as the details of working for airlines. Women of Aviation Worldwide has chosen the first week in March each year celebrate and encourage women to pursue aviation as well as encourage women pilots to share their wings and take a woman for a flight. Women and girls of all ages converged on the airport to experience the thrill of flying, many of them able to take the controls and fly the airplane themselves. All of them left the airplanes with huge smiles and a sense of accomplishment.

(Photo by Brian Merrill) American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 — it has nothing to do with the ACA. By the way, the writer forgot to mention that the marginal tax rate during the Reagan administration was 50%.

3.) The increase from 15% to 20% he cited appears to be the increase in the tax rate for capital gains for those with income exceeding $400,000 — also part of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012.

Again, nothing to do with the ACA. 4.) There is no provision in the ACA for estate taxes.

5.) He is right about the 3.8% tax on investment income which applies only to couples earning more than a quarter of a million dollars a year.

6.) He is also right about the 2.3% tax on medical device manufacturers. It is, however, an excise tax, which is deductible for income tax purposes.

7.) True, the individual medical expense deduction plateau has increased from 7.5% to 10% of adjusted gross income.

Stan Cohen Bridgton

Sins of the system

To The Editor: “A vote is like a rifle; its usefulness depends upon the character of the user,” — Teddy Roosevelt.

Have you ever wondered why if both the Democrats

and the Republicans are against a $17 trillion national debt, why do we have this national $17 trillion national debt? You and I didn’t spend that money. Congress, made up of Democrats and Republicans, did.

Have you ever wondered why, if all the politicians are against inflation, high taxes, and the frivolous spending by government, why do we have inflation, high taxes and frivolous spending? You and I didn’t spend that money.

You and I don’t cause inflation. You and I don’t set tax rates. Congress, made up of Democrats and Republicans, do.

You and I don’t propose the federal budget. The person holding the office of the president does.

You and I don’t have the Constitutional authority to vote on appropriations. The Democrats and Republican members of the House of Representatives do.

You and I don’t write the tax code. Congress, made up of Democrat and Republican politicians, do.

You and I don’t set fiscal policy. Congress, made up of Democrat and Republican politicians, do.

You and I don’t control monetary policy, the Federal Reserve Bank does.

But, it is not all national my friends, it is local as well.

It was not you and I that decided that in public schools it would be more important that young children learn how to put on a condom than

Public Notice Nomination papers will made available on March 18, 2013, at the Town Clerk’s Office located at 3 Chase Street, Suite 1, in Bridgton for the following offices: One (1) Selectman/Assessor/Overseer of the Poor for three (3) year term; Two (2) Planning Board Members 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 27, 2013 (however, papers will be accepted until April 29, 2013 because of the weekend per 21-A M.R.S.A. Section 6).

10-12-16 LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE PURSUANT TO 14 M.R.S.A. §6323

The property shall be sold to the highest bidder at the sale. The sum of $5,000.00 will be required to be paid, in cash or by certified check payable to CUSO Mortgage Corporation at the time and place of sale. The balance of

the purchase price is to be paid within thirty (30) days following the sale.

Failure to pay the balance due within thirty (30) days following the sale shall be deemed a forfeiture of the successful bidder’s deposit. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale.

The above property is being sold “as is” and will be conveyed by Release Deed without any warranty as to the condition, size or location of the property or the state of title to the property.

The property will be sold subject to utility easements and rights-of-way of record and utility easements and rights-of-way that are visible on the face of the earth. The property will be sold subject to real estate taxes assessed by and due and payable to the City of South Portland.

Information regarding the terms and conditions of the sale of this property may be obtained by contacting the offices of Broderick & Broderick, P.A. at (207) 794-6557.

Dated: March 4, 2013 /s/ Richard H. Broderick, Jr., Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff

TOWN OF CASCO The Town of Casco is accepting bids for a “lot” of items the town salvaged from a dangerous building that was razed by the town.

The “lot” may be inspected at the former Casco Memorial School, so-called, located at 877 Poland Spring Road (Route 11), on March 20, 2013, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Bids will be received at the Casco Town Office, 935 Meadow Road, Casco, Maine until March 25, 2013 at 12:00 noon.

All bids must be contained in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Bids for Salvaged Goods.”

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By virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated November 27, 2012 and Amended Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale Nunc Pro Tunc dated January 18, 2013, entered in the Cumberland County Superior Court, Civil Action, Docket No. RE-12-99, in an action brought by CUSO MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, against TIMOTHY F. GAUTHIER, Defendant, for the foreclosure of a Mortgage Deed dated July 21, 2005 and recorded in the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds in Book 22970 Page 182, the statutory ninety (90) day redemption period having elapsed without redemption, notice is hereby given that there will be sold at public sale at the offices of Norman, Hanson & Detroy, 415 Congress Street, Portland, Maine, on April 17, 2013 at 1:30 P.M., all and singular the premises described in said mortgage deed and being situate at 27 Cumberland Road in South Portland, Maine.

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who attacked whom and who defended the attacked country in the War of 1812. The school board did.

It was not the Senate of the United States that foisted Agenda 21 upon us, it was the local county commissioners, the local planning boards and boards of selectmen, and yes in the big cities, the city mayors and councils that did.

President Teddy Roosevelt was right, “A vote is like a rifle; its usefulness depends upon the character of the user.” Maybe it is for that reason that certain politicians want to take away our rifles, for once we are disarmed, they and those who they work for, can then take away our vote as well. Thanks to the votes of the school committee members, who put more emphasis on handing out condoms and teaching teens to be promiscuous than teaching them U.S. History, our Founding Documents, and the true heritage of our

country, they may just get both.

Just as it is an undeniable truth that Jesus is God and that He said: “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but

by Me.” So also is Teddy Roosevelt’s quote, “A vote is like a rifle; its usefulness depends upon the character of the user.”

Just as there is no other way for salvation of your soul except through the Lord Jesus Christ, there is no salvation of our Republic without the more careful use of our votes when it comes to those who lead and direct our public schools. As long as the emphasis of schools is on the teaching of our children to be promiscuous instead of in teaching the history of our country, we will have no one to blame but our vote and ourselves. At a recent SAD 61 School Board hearing, I was appalled that a teenage girl stood before a crowd of unrelated adults and made her case for needing free condoms. She stood in front of us all bragging about her promiscuous needs.

I have a question for those school committee members who are in favor of handing out condoms to youngsters: Why, what is your goal that you would prefer to teach a youngster to be promiscuous rather than the history of our nation and the risk and responsibilities that come with the rights enshrined in our Constitution?

And a question for parents of kids in Lake Region schools; Do you know how your representative to the SAD 61 School Board voted?

Do you know if it was one of your sons or daughters who stood before a room full of strangers pleading for free condoms so as to not have to worry about the consequences of pre-marital sexual activity? If not, why not? They are your kids. God gave them to you, not the school nurse, not the school psychiatrist or whatever she is, not the principal who sat silently by saying nothing to defend the virtue of the kids, no, God LETTERS, Page 11B

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ATTENTION BRIDGTON PROPERTY OWNERS All applications and forms must be postmarked no later than April 1st, 2013, if you are applying for any exemption or entry into a current use program.

Applications are available at the Town Office OR at www.bridgtonmaine.org If you have any questions you may contact Dawn or Denis at the Bridgton Town Office, 3 Chase St., Suite 1, Bridgton ME 04009, or 647-8786, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 2T12

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Notice of a Public Hearing The Select Board (BOS) shall hold a public hearing on the proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding projects for Fiscal Year 2013. The hearing shall take place at their regular meeting, March 26, 2013, beginning at 6:00 p.m.

The purpose of the meeting is to hear public comment on the applications. Applications and staff recommendations, as well as the recommendations of the CDBG Oversight Task Force, can be viewed in the Municipal Office during normal business hours at 3 Chase Street, or, on the town’s website at: www.bridgtonmaine.org/dev_grants.php The BOS is expected to take action at this hearing to forward the funded projects as either accepted as recommended or otherwise amended to the Cumberland County Community Development Office. The BOS may also request further information or research from the Oversight Task Force, staff and/or the applicants and continue the hearing to a certain time. CDBG projects must come under one of the following categories: Public Service, Public Infrastructure/Facility, Housing or Downtown Revitalization. Projects must also meet one or both of the national objectives which are: service to persons of low to moderate income and the elimination of slum and blight.

For more information, contact Anne Krieg, AICP, Bridgton Director of Planning, Economic & Community Development in person at the Municipal Offices at 3 Chase Street, by phone 207-647-8786, or by e-mail: ecodevdir@bridgtonmaine.org

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Obituaries

Page 10B, The Bridgton News, March 21, 2013

Paul N. Roy

Denise M. Nelson

Steven A. Small

FREEPORT — Paul N. Roy, 90, passed peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2013, in Freeport at the Freeport Nursing Home.

Paul was born on Feb. 25, 1923, in Brunswick, son to Lucia (Tremblay) and William Roy. Paul entered the Navy in 1942 and served on USS LST 457, 458 and 46 during WWII. Paul was awarded an Asiatic Pacific Campaign Ribbon along with three Bronze Medals and a Philippine Liberation Ribbon.

Upon returning from the service, Paul lived in Topsham. He married Phyllis Allen Sylvester in June of 1960 and moved to Freeport. He worked at Bath Iron Works and later for the State of Maine, retiring to Flying Point in 1985.

Paul loved working in his gardens, growing pumpkins for his grandchildren and entertaining friends and family with clams he had just dug from Brickyard Cove.

In 2010, Paul was awarded his 50-year membership in the J. Arthur Stowell American Legion Post #83.

He was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Lucien and Wilfred; and sisters, Germaine, Lucille and Cecile.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Phyllis Allen Roy; son Randell Roy of Freeport; stepson Ray Sylvester of North Fort Myers, Fla.; sisters, Cora Patterson of Gouldsboro, Loretta Dirck of Bridgton and Georgette York of Yarmouth; and four grandchildren.

Visiting hours will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 24, 2013, at Stetson’s Funeral Home, 12 Federal Street, Brunswick, where a funeral service with military honors will follow at 3 p.m.

Burial in Grove Cemetery, Freeport, will be held in the spring.

Condolences may be expressed and a video tribute viewed at stetsonsfuneralhome.com.

Memorial donations may be made to: Freeport Community Services, 53 Depot St., Freeport, ME 04032.

HIRAM — Denise M. Nelson, 48, of Hiram, died unexpectedly, on Saturday, March 9, 2013, at her home in Hiram.

She was born in Portland, on Feb. 12, 1965, the daughter of Linwood and Roberta May Kelley.

Denise was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be sadly missed by all who loved her.

She was predeceased by her mother, who died in 2011.

She leaves her husband of 30 years, Stephen Nelson; her father, Linwood Kelley; two sons, Steven Nelson and Mike Nelson; three grandchildren; and two brothers, Tim Kelley and Linwood Kelley Jr. An hour of visitation will be on Saturday, March 23, from 10 to 11 a.m. immediately followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. at the Watson, Neal & York Funeral Home, 71 Maple Street, Cornish.

AUBURN — Steven A. Small, 59, of Auburn, died Saturday, March 16, 2013 at his home.

He was born in Lewiston, Feb. 11, 1954, a son of the late Wesley and Phyllis (Jenkins) Small. He was educated in local schools and graduated from Edward Little High School, Class of 1972.

After graduation, he went on to proudly serve his country in the U.S. Air Force.

He was an office manager at Demers Leather and then worked as a substitute teacher for the Lewiston-Auburn school systems.

Steve was a member of the 12-Hour Club and enjoyed following all of their sporting teams. He also enjoyed sports of all kinds, especially the Boston teams, golfing in his younger years. He loved music and was a whiz, knowing almost every song and artist.

He leaves his three sons, Joshua Small of Auburn, Aaron Small of Harrison and Dan Robare; a sister, Sharon Coulombe of Poland; four grandchildren; and a nephew.

The public is invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Steve’s life by visiting his guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn. com A memorial service will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Thursday at Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery on Mount Vernon Road, Augusta.

Those wishing to make donations in his memory may do so to The Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240.

A service of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner Street, Auburn.

Robert S. Marston KENNEBUNK — Robert S. Marston, 77, of Kennebunk and formerly of Kittery, died on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at Huntington Common in Kennebunk, where he had resided for the past few years.

He was born in Rumford on Jan. 12, 1936, the son of James and Elsie (Hardin) Marston and attended local schools. He proudly served in the U.S. Army serving in Europe as a young man. He received a mechanical engineering degree from Tri-State College in Gary, Ind. Bob worked for the Coppers Ship Building Co. in Portland and later at the Kezar Falls Woolen Mill. He then worked for nearly 40 years at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery.

He loved to be outdoors in his spare time. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially fishing on Moose Pond in Bridgton.

He was predeceased by his father, James M. Marston; his mother, Elsie Page; and his stepfather, Walter Page.

Surviving are his brother, Richard Marston of Hiram; and his nephew.

An hour of visitation will be on Sunday, March 16, from 1 to 2 p.m., immediately followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m., at the Watson, Neal & York Funeral Home, 71 Maple Street, Cornish.

Burial will be in West Baldwin in the spring.

John R. Labonte

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CASCO — John R. Labonte, 86, of Casco, died Sunday, March 17, 2013 of cancer, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Lewiston, Oct. 4, 1926, the son of William and Eva Labonte. He was educated in Lewiston schools and graduated from Lewiston High School in 1947 after serving in the U.S. Navy for two years.

He married Constance LeClair that same year. They were married for 65 years. They resided on Old Greene Road in Lewiston for 22 years before moving to Thompson Lake in Casco in 1980. They also resided in Ocala, Fla., for 12 winters.

John was employed at Sears for 17 years, the last of which as service manager. After leaving Sears, he became self-employed establishing Chip & Scratch Furniture & Appliance Touch-Up. He remained self-employed until retiring in 1986.

John was an avid sportsman, enjoying high school football, softball and hockey, bowling, hunting, fishing and horseshoe pitching.

He had a great sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. He lived by the side of the road and was a friend to man.

He is survived by his wife, Constance G. Labonte; six children, Jeannine Levesque, Louise Dennis, Thomas Labonte, Anne LeBlanc, Marc Labonte and Suzanne Gorr; 11 grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by two brothers, Arthur and Valdor Labonte.

The public is invited to share condolences with the Labonte family by visiting their guest book at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com Private services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations Providing may be sent in John’s memory to Androscoggin Home Care & companionship, respite Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., care, home care and Lewiston, ME 04240. transportation.

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C. Murray Eaton BUXTON — C. Murray Eaton, 102, a lifelong resident of Buxton, died on Sunday, March 10, 2013, at his home with his family by his bedside.

He was the husband of the late Mildred B. (Treadwell) Eaton, who died on Sept. 1, 2011.

Murray was born in Buxton on Nov. 24, 1910, the son of the late Ernest A. and Blanche C. (Graham) Eaton. He attended local area schools and graduated from Hollis High School.

He and Mildred were married on Dec. 4, 1940, and would go on to spend the next 72 years together.

He worked for Central Maine Power for 45 years before retiring.

He was a master plumber and a master electrician who repaired TVs and radios from home in his spare time.

In the early days, Murray and his father engineered and built the first runway at what became The Hollis Airport. He, in fact, flew the first airplane from that runway. He and his father also ran an automobile repair garage out of their home for a time. They built the first Fire Truck Water Tanker for Hollis, which was used for 20 years.

His thirst for knowledge of anything new enabled him to build or repair any “new-fangled” gadget that came along. He never allowed a single soul to repair anything in his house and most of the neighborhood relied on his abilities as well.

Murray was an active member of the Hollis Odd Fellows and was one of the remaining three members before the Hollis chapter closed. For the past five years, he has been the holder of the Boston Post Cane as the oldest resident of Buxton.

He was an avid outdoorsman who raised mink and rabbits as a young man and spent his whole life hunting and fishing in the great Northern Maine woods. It was there that he handcrafted many fiberglass canoes with the aid of his old friend Boot Levasser. While he loved cooking the fresh fish he caught, he had a special love for clam cakes from Ken’s Place in Pine Point.

He could master any size jigsaw puzzle and was a Cribbage whiz, teaching all of his children and grandchildren the nuances of the game. He played his last game a few weeks back…and won!

He will be remembered as a conservative and quiet man who maintained a simple demeanor throughout his life that won the hearts and respect of all who knew him. To the family, he was known as “Papa” and to the neighborhood kids he was “Uncle Murray.”

He will be sadly missed by his five daughters, Myrna C. Finney of Freeport, Rita D. Menard of Standish, Cheryl P. Gorham of Buxton, Mary L. Proctor of Casco and Gail M. Eaton of Buxton; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

He was the brother of the late Doris Smith and Karl Eaton.

A graveside service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services, 981 Forest Avenue, Portland. Please visit www.advantageportland.com to sign Murray’s guestbook.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to: American Cancer Society, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Topsham, ME 04086.

Nancy Pratt FRYEBURG — Nancy DeBard Pratt, 67, of Fryeburg, passed away at home on March 11, 2013, attended by her family, after a multiyear battle with cancer.

She was born in Boston, Mass. on Aug. 3, 1945, to D. Stuart DeBard and Katharine D. DeBard, and grew up in Hingham, Mass., where she developed her lifelong love for salt water and sailing.

She graduated from Hingham High School (Mass.) in 1963 and from Green Mountain College in Poultney, Vt., in 1965, and afterwards held a position as a medical assistant at the Church Home Society in Boston.

In 1966 Nancy met her future husband Buzz (A. Kingman Pratt Jr.), while he was home on leave from the Navy, on a blind date arranged beforehand by their mothers. Neither Nancy nor Buzz was particularly enthusiastic about this arrangement, but neither wanted to irritate their well-meaning mother, and besides, theater tickets were involved. Nancy’s initial thought was “if the play’s any good, I should be able to handle this.” That first date went well and they were married a year later.

As a Navy bride Nancy followed Buzz around the country as he was assigned to various ships in various home ports. After the Navy Buzz started law school, and together they started a family.

They subsequently settled in Fryeburg in 1974, bought an old house and opened a law practice. Nancy worked initially as a bank teller, then as Director of the local school system lunch program.

After a few years she joined her husband’s practice as office manager and bookkeeper, a position in which she continued until her illness brought on retirement in 2010.

As soon as they were able Nancy and Buzz took up traveling, logging numerous trips over the years to Europe, Canada, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

They also took advantage of much of what northern New England offered, from trips to remote sporting camps, local canoe sojourns, and coastal windjammer cruises. Probably Nancy’s favorite mode of travel became the sailboats she and her husband owned and moored in Casco Bay, and together they made many leisurely cruises along the Maine coast.

When she wasn’t raising their two children, Doug and Becky, working, or traveling, Nancy indulged her creative interests, including photography, stained glass and counted cross stitch, many of which garnered the coveted Fryeburg Fair blue ribbon.

She is survived by her husband, A. Kingman Pratt Jr., of Fryeburg, her son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Stephanie Pratt, of Hudson, N.H., her daughter, Rebecca Pratt, of Portland, her sister, Ellen DeBard Adle and her brother-in-law Parviz Adle, of Duxbury, Mass., her brother, Davis M. DeBard and her sister-in-law Janice DeBard, of Crestline, Calif. and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A memorial service in celebration of her life will be announced at a later date and held locally in the spring; arrangements by Wood Funeral Home in Fryeburg.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Oncology and Infusion Services of Memorial Hospital, 3073 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, NH 03860. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.woodfuneralhome.org

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Randy P. Fogg NAPLES — Randy Paul Fogg, 66, died March 8, 2013, at his niece’s home with his family by his side. He was born in Bridgton on May 3, 1946, the son of Raymond Elmer and Gertrude Elizabeth (York) Fogg.

He graduated from Bridgton High School in 1963, and was a veteran who served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1967, where he earned a rank of SP4E as a Radio Control Officer. Over the years, Randy worked as a machinist in the metal industry at Dielectric Communications, Shival Lab, and Unique Machine.

Randy was a member of the Naples American Legion, Harrison VFW, the Naples Golf Course, and generously supported the Good Shepherd and Feed the Children charities. He was an avid golfer, loved camping, reading, riding around looking at Christmas lights with his girls, picking mayflowers, feeding the birds, and bowling. He was loved and cared for at home surrounded by his family until he passed.

He is survived by his brother, Raymond T. Fogg and wife Becky of Naples; a sister, Deborah Mitchell and husband Bob of Lexington TWP; three nieces, Shelly Edwards and Jeff Bean of Lexington TWP, Melinda Robertshaw of Sanford, and Dawn Fogg of West Bethel; nephew Travis Robertshaw and wife Eriko of Hawaii; six great-nieces, Autumn Pelotte and husband Ryan of Canaan, Samantha Gray of Lexington TWP, Mara Robertshaw of Harrison, Isabella M. Robertshaw of Sanford, Lila M. Robertshaw of Hawaii, and Renee Soiragusa of Rumford; two great-greatnephews, Grant Paul Walther and Baylon Walther, both of Canaan.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 7, 2013, at 1 p.m. at the Harrison Seventh-day Adventist® Church, Rt. 35, Harrison, Maine, with a reception following the service at Babe and Becky’s house on the Wiley Road, Naples.

In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may make donations in Randy’s memory to The Good Shepherd Food-Bank, 111 Pine Tree Industrial Parkway Unit C, Portland ME 04102, or Feed The Children at www.feedthechildren.org Arrangements under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan, ME 04976.

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Afghanistan

(Continued from Page B) Probably 20,000 troops will be needed. A smaller number of civilians should also stay behind to continue the good work they have begun in education, sound governance and development projects.

At that point, the administration will have to think about how much the tight U.S. budget can afford and how much longer public opinion will tolerate extending our longest war in history. It would be a shock to the national morale if we left cold turkey — as we did in Vietnam — without achieving our intended goals. On the other hand, ending the Afghan business might make it easier to accomplish the administration’s unstated desire to slim down the Defense budget.

Then, there is the role of Pakistan whose territory provides safe haven to Taliban fighters and whose government, if willing, can help influence the Taliban into reaching some sort of power-sharing agreement with the Afghan government. That will come with another price tag and political costs for us.

Pakistan has its own difficulties with radical Islamic groups, the perceived threat from India and it has nuclear weapons.

Handle with care.

Surveying the neighborhood, we shouldn’t discount the role of Iran, which has influence in Afghanistan’s west and with its Shia. Tehran is hardly likely to do us any favors given the poor state of our relations. Some stiff bargaining may lie ahead.

We went into Afghanistan in the emotionally charged moment after 9/11 without much thought about what the country was like and how difficult it would be to change its ways. We should wind down our engagement with a cold, clear understanding of its complex realities. Buzkashi is not a game for amateurs.

Henry Precht is a retired Foreign Service Officer.

Medicare nugget

(Continued from Page B) mum amount any hospital could gain or lose was 1% of its regular Medicare payments. Maine has the highest percent of hospitals getting a bonus payment with 19 hospitals on The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services list. On average, hospitals in Maine, Nebraska, South Dakota, Utah and South Carolina will fare the best, while hospitals in the District

of Columbia, Connecticut, New York, Wyoming and Delaware come out among the worst.

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

Opinions

March 21, 2013, The Bridgton News, Page 11B

What’s the buzz in Maine? Letters

(Continued from Page B) laws allowing private citizens, and even politicians (who must have been smoking something all these years, don’t you think?) to possess small amounts of marijuana. Maine may consider it. There are a lot of details to be worked out. Federal law still obtains. A knotty little problem, since it would be unwise to forget that the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) agents have come to enjoy locking their fellow citizens up.

Maine groups are now pushing for legalization. You can bet that the state’s marijuana fans, most of whom have already inhaled, are waiting with bated breath for the results.

Let’s review a few statistics.

U.S. government annual spending on The War on Drugs: $51 billion. At this rate, do you think the War on Drugs will end when we run out of money, or out of drugs?

Were illegal drugs to be taxed at the rate of alcohol and tobacco, annual revenue that could be raised: $47 billion.

Could the country use this extra $47 billion?

Fraction of people incarcerated for drug offenses in state prisons that are black or Hispanic, despite the fact that these people represent about a third of the country’s population: Two-thirds. Coincidence? Their own fault for even daring to leave their homes?

Factor by which government expenses of caring for a prisoner exceeds that of the cost of support for the average

welfare family: 2. (Plus the health care is WAY better!)

Might it be cheaper to just pay people to be good citizens, instead of locking them up for being pretend bad ones?

Bonus Question: Can you imagine what would happen if we had actual paying jobs for them?

U.S. percentage of the world’s population: 5%. The country’s percentage of the world’s prisoners: 25%. Giving new meaning to the phrase “Leader of the ‘Free’ World.”

Bonus Question: What percentage of jailbirds would that be if the current laws were enforced equitably?

Decriminalization of the distribution and use of the other illegal drugs would be a lot squishier, of course — but it’s hard to make the argument that illegal marijuana use is worse for society, or for users, or for families, than is legal alcohol or legal tobacco use. Get the pushers off the streets and break the drug lords: just put a duty on imported marijuana, tax the manufacturers and tax the users. Rake in billions, instead of spending billions.

We can do this. We are good at sin taxes. I was in a supermarket the other day and I happened to glance at the cigarette display. At first, I thought it had to be a typo: $67.50 a carton? $67.50! Now that’s a smart government — addict the suckers, then make them pay for their addictions until they’re impoverished! Time to get the marijuana smokers, as well. They’ll be too buzzed to care! Besides, many of them, being average working class Americans, are already impoverished anyway.

Violence happens to males, too

(Continued from Page B) Sexual assault is non-consensual, and includes individuals who can not consent due to age, a mental disability, being asleep or unconscious, are under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, or are involved with certain authority figures.

Sexual or domestic abuse, whether to males or females, may have long-term negative effects that interfere with all aspects of one’s life — self-esteem, relationships, parenting and work. Factors that can greatly enhance recovery are being believed from the start, not being blamed or judged, being allowed to make one’s own choices and being supported by others.

Domestic violence and sexual assault programs offer support and resources to male, as well as female, victims and survivors. It is estimated that 15% of domestic violence situations involve males who are victimized. Family Crisis Services, the domestic violence program serving Cumberland and Sagadahoc counties, can be contacted by their Hotline at 1-866-834-4357.

R.E.A.C.H., the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services for Oxford County, and the towns of Bridgton and Harrison, can be contacted by their Helpline at 800-871-7741 (during office hours at 743-9777) or an online resource for males at www.1in6.org

This week’s puzzle Theme: Spring in the Air

ACROSS 1. Father of Hector, Paris and Cassandra 6. Young newt 9. Perching place 13. Fungal skin infection 14. Tap order 15. Less than right angle 16. On pins and needles 17. Bottom line 18. Isabel Allende’s “Portrait in _____” 19. *Say ______ to winter and hello to spring 21. *Celebrated saint 23. One of peeps 24. Cobbler’s concern 25. Mudbath site 28. Cellist great 30. *The ______ Spring, led

by Alexander Dubcek 35. Snaky swimmers 37. *Daffodil or tulip, originally 39. Yuletides 40. Competitive advantage 41. Skedaddle 43. Profit 44. REM picture 46. Fuzzy fruit 47. Second-most traded currency in world 48. Kinda 50. One who speaks a Slavic language 52. OB-GYN test 53. Boor 55. *These sox train in spring 57. *Precedes May flowers

61. Okinawa martial arts 64. Great reviews 65. Lawyer group 67. She turned to stone 69. Amber _____ 70. “Family ___” 71. Ar, atomic number 18 72. Homework to a student 73. a.k.a. Tokyo 74. City on Rhone River

DOWN 1. “Harper Valley ___” 2. Sign of engagement 3. A fan of 4. Famous for his fables 5. *Dance-around-the-pole holiday 6. _____ button from Staples 7. 1918 pandemic, e.g.

8. Dancer’s beat 9. Maple, to a botanist 10. Brazilian indigenous people 11. Relating to the ear 12. Reach a high 15. Rearward 20. Splotches 22. European peak 24. Lonely musician?

25. *Garden’s beginnings 26. Peter in Spain 27. Tattered Tom’s creator 29. Exclamation of disgust 31. First rate 32. “Faster!” to a horse 33. U in UV 34. To impede 36. The Vatican to Catholics,

59. Lyric poem, pl.

60. W in W=Fd 61. Boxer’s last blow 62. Not for here 63. Jet black 66. *Spring Growth 68. European Nuclear Society

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38. B in BCS 42. Miss America’s topper 45. Harass 49. Either ___ or against 51. *Occurring now 54. Utilization or employment 56. Farm type 57. 32-card game 58. Maui dance

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Beware the wolf

To The Editor: There is considerable delay in my reading of The Bridgton News in that it has to be delivered to the West Coast for now, however I read Elaine Heuiser’s excellent piece (Feb. 24) on Agenda 21 titled, A Cage Too Big To See and had to comment.

Some of us know well the United Nation’s Agenda 21 (A21) as we’ve watched its methodical creep into our psyches via the education system (Gaia worship), and it’s warm and cozy sounding laws meant to separate us from our property rights, food production capabilities and the eventual “thinning out” of the populous. Those who look at this “agenda” for the first time would be forgiven to view it as nothing more than bad science fiction in its scope and purpose.

Elaine correctly explained that A21 purports to be about “open space” for recreation and unmolested wildlife (frolicking bears) and is nothing of the sort — it is meant as a land grab — and that is only part of its goals.

It appears that Bridgton’s town fathers think that something so foreign to American culture as the usurping of private property rights “can’t happen here” but it’s staring us right in the face — smirking, really — as it further demands the taxpayers to fund our own imprisonment.

A21 is truly a wolf in sheep’s clothing and it means to devour — land only for now — but that won’t satisfy it.

Dr. Michael Coffman is one of America’s leading experts on A21, its history and tactics. He spoke in Bridgton several years ago to warn us — before A21 knocked on our own door. Coffman’s latest book, Plundered — How Progressive Ideology is Destroying America, deals with the true nature and goals of this United Nations effort. It also details

in remarkable fashion and accuracy, the history of the Progressive Movement in America, which should be required reading in middle schools.

We understand that Bridgton’s town fathers have refused to even acknowledge A21 and believe this is so for two reasons: First, they practice the arrogance of the “elite” (they poo-poo anything they do not understand and no one should expect them to learn anything!).

Secondly, A21 uses very effective stealth tactics and is too well funded to allow it to be seen for what it is.

It hides behind other names like, “green,” “sustainable” and “smart.” Every time we see those words, we know who we’re dealing with.

We’ve been told that our understanding of A21 warranted “a conspiracy theory.”

No — you see, by nature, a conspiracy theory cannot be proven. Any organization with the names “green,” “sustainable” or “smart,” can be traced to some large (not-for-profit) NGO (NonGovernmental Organization) with funding from a handful of nefarious environmental groups, which couldn’t care less about the environment — their purpose is to corral and control the population — and eventually outlaw private property. This is not a conspiracy, I am quoting them.

Alabama recognized the truth of A21 and outlawed it statewide. Many other communities have also. Now it’s here, and it’s smugly waiting for a taxpayer check to shut the gate on us.

I once left free copies of Atlas Shrugged at Bridgton Books for anyone to read because I believe in personal sovereignty, responsibility and the freedom to excel.

I will now leave copies of Coffman’s book Plundered at Bridgton Books for anyone who wants to know the five “Ws” of A21 – I would only ask that after reading it you write a letter about it for The Bridgton News.

We should be grateful for Elaine Heuiser’s boldness — and others, who have dared raise red flags on this “agenda” before we find ourselves subjects (not citizens) of a foreign entity with no property rights — and worse.

Jeffrey C. Borneman Bridgton Via Los Angeles, Calif.

Sun on my mind

(Continued from Page D) sun for granted even when I can’t see it on a cloudy or rainy day. I know it’s there, whereas the moon is an enigmatic shape-shifter in the dark of night. The sun is warm and open; the moon, cold and mysterious. Yet because of the sun, I can see the moon. Because of the sun, I exist. The sun provides me with the food I eat, whether plant or animal, simply one step removed from the plants it feeds on; the sun powers the cycle of weather, the cycle of water. It provides me with the stick-built home that shelters me; the wood fire that warms me; the oil in my furnace; warmth when the weather is warm and warmth through the clothes I wear, whether of animal fibers such as wool and leather, or the plant-based fibers of cotton, linen and flax. Even the plastics that some clothing is made of, as is so much else we take for granted in our modern world, originate with the sun, whether from petrochemicals or from bioplastics, which are renewable and biodegradable plant materials such as starch and cellulose.

Nowadays, I play a game with myself to try to identify the sun’s input in the things around me and it’s quite astonishing.

Sun is the basis of life here on earth, the basis of energy.

There used to be a field of tiny wild strawberries where I walked and when I picked some, I felt I was tasting sunshine and raindrops — the same for the wild raspberries later on in the year. What extraordinary alchemy! Golden sun turned into sweet fruit!

The sun powers my car with the compressed energy of millions of tiny diatoms converted through time and pressure into energy-rich fuel, oil — so much reviled, yet the most energy-dense substance as yet discovered that is, in fact, natural sun energy fueling my travels. As for whether this natural substance is responsible, along with coal, for so called global warming, well, I think not. The climate has always changed and will continue to change. I think it far more likely that climate change is principally the result of the sun and its flares and various effects on the weather, and that the sun will be the cause of earth’s demise, more probably through cooling than heating it up.

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Cakes, cupcakes for a good cause Create an Easter cake or cupcakes on Saturday, March 30 and help a good local cause.

On Eagles Wings — a wellness center for women in Bridgton (Portland Road) — will sponsor “Cakes for a Cause.”

The fundraising event will be held at 214 Main Street in Bridgton. Bakers are asked to bring in their donation between 12:30 and 1 p.m. From 1 to 3 p.m., the public can vote

on their favorite cakes. All baked goods will be auctioned off. Between 3 to 3:30 p.m., awards will be presented to the best cakes and cupcakes. From 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., pickup of auctioned cakes and cupcakes.

For more information on the event or to let organizers know your plan to bring a cake or cupcakes, contact Maggie Burhite at 647-9421 or Ann Ruel at 415-9166 or e-mail infooneaglesswings@gmail.com QUILT ROAD SHOW — Chickadee Quilters visited Casco Inn residents on Saturday, March 16 in celebration of National Quilter’s Day. Residents enjoyed seeing the varied quilted projects and talking with such talented quilters. (Below) here’s a sneak peek at the upcoming 2013-2014 Chickadee Raffle paper-pieced star quilt. Contact any Chickadee quilter for more information or e-mail chickadeequilters@gmail.com

‘Private Lives’ at PAC

(Continued from Page B) her away from the beloved theater to become a structural bridge engineer, which in turn gave her a chance to find a job in America and become a U.S. citizen. Today, when the bridge building vocation came to the end, her love for the theater came back stronger than ever. After an internship with M&D Productions, she was engaged in the production of the one act play competition team at Fryeburg Academy. Private Lives is her directorial début on American soil; and she truly hopes to direct and produce many, many more.w Admission is free but donations are appreciated. For more information please contact the Box Office at 935-9232. The theater is located at 18 Bradley Street on the campus of Fryeburg Academy in Fryeburg. Parking is free.

Four Senior College courses Spring will come for Senior College at Bridgton on Monday, April 15. That day, also celebrated as tax day, marks the beginning of the 2013 spring session.

To be held at the Bridgton Community Center, the Senior College program presents four courses that will meet once a week during the four-week session. All classes meet in the morning, from 9:30 to 11:30.

Monday’s class consists of a study of Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter from two distinct perspectives. Ken Gibbs will consider the clas-

sic novel from a literary view and Father Craig Hacker of St. Peter’s Church will offer a theological insight.

On Tuesday, Dee Miller will lead discussion relating to the development of “isms,” systems of political/economic ideology such as republicanism, federalism, capitalism, and socialism, terms often used in current political discourse.

Thursday, Bridgton News columnist Allen Crabtree will examine Canada’s role in World War I through the experiences of his “Uncle Harry,” Private Harry

Dierkes. He also will present film, poetry and songs that reflect the impact of the key battle of Flanders Field.

The Senior College week ends on Friday with Lega Medcalf offering her own brand of “Star Dust” by conducting a journey through the universe to examine its origin, structure and composition. Her goal is to review how we study and what we can know about the galaxies, stars and our solar system.

Membership in Senior College carries a $20 enrollment fee, collected once each academic year. Those who

paid this fee in either the fall or winter sessions will only be responsible for a $15 fee for each course. New members will need to pay the membership fee plus the fee for each course taken.

Registration materials will be sent to the current mailing list, and pre-registration will close on April 11.

Those seniors wishing information may consult the Senior College website, seniorcollegeatbridgton.org, where course descriptions and registration forms will be available online starting March 29.

(Continued from Page B) ed by Isokern Mfg. and pub chairs donated by Pierce’s Furniture in Scarborough.

The total value is over $8,500. This can be yours by signing up at any of the Gagne & Son seven locations (Holden, Belgrade, Auburn, Westbrook, Topsham, Saco, Kittery and Naples) or at the show. Donations are $5 for a chance to win this fabu-

lous patio and 100% of the proceeds of the raffle will be donated to the Miranda Leavitt Diabetes Fund.

The annual Meet The Chefs Cooking Series is a definite crowd pleaser. Celebrity chefs from all over New England will show you how to braise, soufflé, mousse, flambé, grill, bake, barbecue and broil.

The All Things Growing Seminars presented by the Maine Landscape and Nursery Association (MeLNA) is the go-to place for anything you want to know about garden-

ing and the home.

“We have assembled a unique mix of quality exhibitors, speakers, artists, crafters and landscape displays. Our exhibitors are here to help enlighten attendees to the newest energy-saving products on the market, others to showcase their amazing talent in landscape and gardening expertise,” says Karla Ficker, show producer. “If it is information you are seeking, plants or veggie seedlings to purchase, great garden crafts or you just want a fun way to spend a spring weekend, this

event should be high on your weekend schedule.”

Several new events have been added to the weekend.

The first Lodge Cast Iron Skillet Toss will make its debut and promises to be a definite crowd pleaser. Ages from six on up are eligible and prizes will be awarded.

Blacksmith demonstrations presented by Tony Tackas, owner of Classy Iron in Albion, and organic cheese maker, Carol Lake of Simple Cheese Making Co., Dublin, N.H. Stay tuned and go to the website www.homegardenflowershow.com for more information and updates.

Flower Show set for May 17–19

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