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By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer One of the great problems of the next decade will be human migration out of the Middle East as sustained 120-degree temperatures renders much of the region inhabitable, U.S. Senator Angus King said Monday at a “Fishing on Thin Ice” forum in Bridgton.

King, a member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, went to Germany and other European countries last week, where he met with the national security advisor to German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

The Syrian refugee problem that is tearing the politics of Europe apart, King said he was told, “is a precursor to a larger migration problem that’s coming,” that is going to dwarf the Syrian refugee crisis — and that can be tied directly to human-created climate change.

“The prediction is that temperatures in the Gulf Region are going to be around 120

degrees. Bangladesh could go under water. We are going to see a migration of that band of population around the center of the planet, primarily north to Europe, and North America, where the money is.

And yet there’s no discussion of this,” King told a crowd

of around 75 people gathered at the forum, held by Lakes Environmental Association at the Maine Lake Science Center. “Climate change is a very serious national security issue. Wars historically start over things like water, and land and air.”

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer DENMARK — Concerns that a wind power farm might be planned on the side of Pleasant Mountain in Denmark have led Denmark Selectmen to call for an emergency six-month moratorium on wind energy facility development until an ordinance can be put in place.

Voters will decide whether to enact the moratorium at a Special Town Meeting on Wednesday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the Denmark Municipal Building. The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the moratorium ordinance and other changes to the town’s zoning ordinance tonight, March 31,

at 6:30 p.m.

Speculation about the possibility that wind turbines are envisioned for the mountain arose from construction last fall of a three-mile road up the mountain with zigzag turns by Gordon Pulsifer, who owns 1,133 acres of steeply-sloping forest land off the Denmark Road.

Pulsifer has told town officials the road is a logging road, but his lack of response to formal requests for information by Code Enforcement Officer Mike Lee, along with the design of the road itself, has led to concerns, Town Manager Chris Loughlin said Tuesday.

“We just don’t know what’s going on,” said

Loughlin. “According to the landowner, it’s a logging road, but some in town are finding that hard to believe.”

Loughlin said most of the undeveloped land on Pleasant Mountain, other than the Shawnee Peak Ski Resort, is protected by a conservation easement by the Loon Echo Land Trust. Pulsifer’s tract is the only part of the mountain not under such protection.

The road was built by Khiel Logging, who obtained the proper permits. The land has been owned since July 2014 by the Pulsifer Land Company, LLC, of Hanover, Mass.

The town issued a stop work order on further development around a month ago

IT’S IN THE CARDS — U.S. Sen. Angus King holds up a card he said he passes out to people whenever he can to urge action on climate change.

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MAKING A STATEMENT — Around 75 people attended a “Fishing on Thin Ice” forum on climate change held Monday at the Maine Lake Science Center in Bridgton.

King, who was joined by panelists representing Environment Maine, Trout Unlimited and the Sebago Lake Anglers Association, said he is “genuinely puzzled” by how much of a partisan issue the subject of climate change has become. “When I came

of age, the principle leadership on the environment were Republicans.” His best guess is that Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project created a lasting backlash that he and others now serving on the Senate Climate Action Task Force are trying to mend with such policy initia-

tives as the Administration’s Clean Power Plan King said the policies, science and economics related to climate change all need to be addressed in their own way by national leaders, “But it also has to be you — that’s how CLIMATE, Page 3A

Denmark eyes moratorium on wind power

Maple season brings families closer

WHY THE ZIG-ZAG DESIGN? The landowner says it’s just a logging road, but some Denmark residents wonder if the zig-zag design of this road on the side of Pleasant Mountain indicates plans for a wind farm. The spinning turbine blades of a wind farm require immense clearances for vehicles. by affixing a copy of the an attorney, Pulsifer is dis- expense to prepare a erosion letter to the fence post at the puting Lee’s demand that control and sedimentation bottom of the road. Through he hire an engineer at his WIND, Page 2A

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer SEBAGO — When it comes to maple sap season, family bonds grow stronger.

The families who are involved in producing maple syrup have a lot of labor on their plate to get the sweet topping on the plates of local Mainers.

After all, there are many steps involved in the syrupmaking process. So, every SHOWING SYRUP SAMPLES to customers, Alan Greene answers the questions warm body makes the labor to help people decide between robust or light syrup during Maine Maple Sunday at Greene Maple Farm in Sebago.

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“Everyone shows up to help,” Alan Greene said.

“We couldn’t do it without our friends and family,” Valerie Greene said.

“It takes a community,” Alan said.

His father, Ted, operates Greene Maple Farm, and Allen owns Phillip View Farm. Both farms are located in Sebago.

According to Steven McKenney, who owns Grandpa Joe’s Sugar House in Baldwin, he sees a lot more of his son when it comes time to tap trees.

On Maine Maple Sunday, area maple producers organized activities and free tastings that appealed to families.

“Saturday was good. We are never open on Saturday, but we tried it because people had family obligations on Easter,” said Ted Greene, a fifth generation maple syrup producer.

HINTS OF HISTORY are on display inside this sugar shack.

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Casco to take town hall bond

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — The new Casco Town Hall and the $600,000 loan to cover the cost of making the building a reality were approved at the Town Meeting last year.

The next step to move forward with town hall plans this spring is to borrow the money from the bank.

Simple enough.

But, with the possible passage of the $2.5 million bond at the upcoming Town Meeting,

the town is considering the benefits of taking out a Bond Anticipation Note (BAN).

According to Casco Town Manager Dave Morton, if the residents approve the infrastructure bond, the interest payments will be less if that bond is combined with the town hall bond.

The $2.5 million infrastructure bond, which will be a warrant article at Town Meeting on June 15, would allow the town to complete a couple BOND, Page 3A

Tech grant to upgrade museum

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The Naples Historical Society Museum received a $5,000 grant to modernize its technology.

The technology grant is from the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation. It was awarded to the museum ear-

lier this month.

While the age of items on display is part of the attraction, an aging computer is not beneficial to the museum.

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Tech grant to help modernize Naples museum (Continued from Page 1A) Watson.

“We hope to get a projector and a TV and new computers,” she said. “And, computers are not cheap.”

Also, the museum will invest in a software program that will help with keeping track of inventory.

“I am still shifting things from when we moved from

the old museum,” Watson said.

“It took me a whole day just to sort through one box,” she said.

“There are things like newspapers from when Babe Ruth died that we need to keep track of,” she said.

“We have birth and death records that we will be able to put on the Internet” so that

people can research those, she said.

Already, the Naples Museum has shared about 40 photos by downloading those archived photographs on Maine Memory Network, the website of the Maine Historical Society.

Naples Selectman Christine Powers had a helping hand in improving the

technology at the museum.

Powers applied for the grant through the King Foundation.

She is also helping Watson with selecting the best computer for the job.

“We will need help. Merry needs volunteers to help her in the process of learning

about the new computer,” Powers said.

Watson agreed that she would have to reach out to the community.

“I need lessons. I’m a silversmith, not a computer person,” she said.

Another purchase, the new

projector will allow people to finally view the film that was restored several years ago.

If you are computer savvy and are interesting in volunteering time at the Naples Museum, call 693-3500 and leave a message for Merry Watson.

Bridge to carry Neault’s name A measure unanimously approved by the Maine Legislature renaming the Naples Bay Bridge in honor of the late Robert Neault became law without the governor’s signature Monday.

Neault, who passed away at age 56 in November, was a longtime Naples attorney with deep ties to the community. He served on the Naples Planning Board and the Causeway Revitalization Committee. He helped found the Naples/Casco Before and After Care Program and was vice president of CrossWalk Community Outreach.

Neault’s work also helped establish the Singer Center.

“I’m thrilled that the people of Naples will have a

chance to honor Bob’s contributions in such a lasting and meaningful way,” said bill sponsor Rep. Christine Powers, D-Naples. “Many constituents asked us to make this happen because of all that Bob did to restore our beautiful Naples Causeway and Bridge and all that he did for the people of Naples.”

According to Maine’s Constitution, if a governor takes no action on items passed by the Legislature at the end of 10 days (excluding Sundays), those items automatically become law.

Last month, the Naples Board of Selectmen, on which Powers also serves, voted unanimously to endorse the renaming of the

causeway bridge.

At the bill’s public hearing, Neault’s widow, Anne, addressed members of the Legislature’s Transportation Committee.

“Bob would tell you that the Naples Bay Bridge belongs to the town and should celebrate Naples.

He would say that he was just being a concerned resident who thought that he could help out in a difficult situation,” said Neault.

“Other than his children, the Causeway Revitalization Project was his proudest achievement. Our family is grateful and humbled that the community has chosen to honor him. It is an honor we MAPLE EASTER SUNDAY — Making a fashion statement on Maine Maple Sunday, which was also Easter Sunday, friends Jody Crikelair, of Stroudsburg, believe he deserves.”

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Casco resident Chris Jordan joked that he is the proud owner of a swamp.

“Peace of mind” was a major impetus for bidding on the wetlands lot, Jordon said.

“It is nice to look at. I put a bid on it so that I don’t have to worry about anyone trying to build a house in this swamp,”

Jordon said. He purchased the lot, which abuts his property off State Park Road, for $1,750.

This was done through the sealed bid process during the Casco Board of Selectmen meeting on Tuesday night. The Town of Casco came into ownership of the land through the

tax lien process.

“My bid is based on it not being buildable,” Jordan said. He subtracted from his bid price the cost of paying for an appraisal, he said.

“I was wondering if it was too high of a price for a swamp.

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(Continued from Page 1A) plan, to meet both local and state approvals, before any further activity takes place at the site.

On Feb. 24, Denmark Selectmen voted to have all future communication with Pulsifer be made through the town’s attorney.

“It seems that he is at least sticking within the law,” Loughlin said of Pulsifer’s actions. “It’s just kind of odd that there is a road going to the top of the

mountain, just for logging.”

Loughlin said he has obtained copies of wind energy facility ordinances from the towns of Troy and Philips, which could be used as a basis for the planning board and possibly other residents for drafting a wind power farm ordinance for Denmark. He said a committee may be formed, but no decisions have been made on how the town will proceed until voters decide on the moratorium.

The special town meeting will also address a wording flaw in the town’s zoning ordinance that currently requires a written soil erosion and sedimentation plan for sites that are both in the Shoreland Zone and have more than a 10% slope.

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THIN ICE — Lakes Environmental Association Executive Director Peter Lowell, standing, introduced the speakers at a “Fishing on Thin Ice” forum on climate change held Monday at the Maine Lake Science Center. From left are U.S. Senator Angus King, Laura Dorle, Environment Maine Campaigns Director, Zach Wozich, Vice President of the Sebago Lake Anglers Association, Dr. Bruce Taylor, Sweden Selectman and a member of Physicians for Social Responsibility and David Miller, President of the Sebago Chapter of Trout Unlimited.

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(Continued from Page 1A) we’re going to work ourselves through this. You all know — you can just walk around in Maine and see the changes in the last 20 or 30 years.” Many of Maine’s lakes are reporting the earliest ice out dates ever recorded, and rising ocean temperatures are driving lobster populations northward away from Maine waters.

What is most alarming, he said, is that the problems associated with a hotter climate “are happening a lot faster than people thought; in years, instead of decades.”

Yet to many it still seems as if the problem is happening in slow motion, said King, and “We don’t like to disrupt our lives unless the problem is right in front of us. Winston Churchill said that Americans will always end up doing the right thing, only after trying everything else.”

King said the work being done at places like the Maine Lake Science Center is so

important because “We need the data — the science — we need to know what’s happening, why it’s happening and hopefully what we can do about it.” He held up a little card he said he carries around with him and gives to his colleagues at the Senate.

“To me, this is everything you need to know about climate change. On one side is the history of a million years of CO2 in the atmosphere. It always varied between 180 and 300 parts per million over the last million years, until 1860, which is when we started burning fossil fuels in large quantities. As carbon dioxide goes up, the temperature goes up.

This is just data — and this is what convinced me” that human activity is making the planet hotter.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 2015 eclipsed 2014 as the warmest year on record. Just this past February set a new record for the highest

monthly departure from average temperatures. In Maine, average temperatures have increased by three degrees over the past 100 years, which has changed the length and character of the seasons, causing the cancellation of several ice fishing derbies across the state.

The third action area is economics, said King, and in that regard, “One of the most important developments is the continuing lowering of the cost of solar.” The cost 25 years ago for solar panels was around $70 a watt, and now is about $1.80 a watt.

“It’s now more expensive to install a solar panel than to buy one,” he said. And even that hurdle is going to be solved soon, he said, noting that trade shows are now touting solar panels that are essentially roofing shingles.

“The economics of other options are going to make the most difference in the long run.”

Casco to take out town hall bond note favor of the town manager pursuing more information about the BAN. The vote was 4–0; Selectman Grant Plummer was absent.

According to Morton, the $600,000 for the town hall project is too small a monetary amount to bond by itself.

“If the taxpayers decide they don’t want to do the (infrastructure) bond. We can use a five- to seven-year note,” Morton said.

“The BAN is two or three percentage points above what you have for a longer term note,” he said.

“We have to borrow

(money) anyway. The interest rate we would be paying anyway,” he said.

The other solution is to delay the town project and wait until the fall — after the Town Meeting, he said.

After years of bouncing around the idea of different sites for the new town office, waiting longer was not a preference for the Casco board.

Selectman Calvin Nutting asked if the town hall project was ready to move to the next stages.

Morton answered that the site plan went before the planning board this month, and is

on the agenda for April 11.

He has been incredible asset “We are waiting for the through this project,” Morton architect who is trying to nail said. down the construction, carpentry element” of the project, he said.

“We are going back to site contractors to get sharper numbers,” he said.

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“I would recommend a BAN so that we could move forward with the town office project,” he said.

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(Continued from Page 1A) With such a steady turnout on Saturday, Greene said the family may be open to the public on both days next year.

Many people restock their maple syrup supply with a local purchase during visits to sugar shacks.

Every year in late March, the same families show up at the same sugar houses, eager to take home fresh maple syrup in a gallon jug.

“That’s what’s great about it. I get to see those people once a year,” said Steven McKenney.

Although some people ask about new recipes, the majority of people prefer it paired breakfast items like pancakes or waffles, he said.

“People like it on pan-

cakes and ice cream,” McKenney said.

Don’t forget maple syrup on ham — it’s a holiday favorite, he said.

Just down the road at Greene Maple Farm, syrup is still the prevalent purchase.

“It’s local and not shipped from half way around the world,” Alan Greene said.

He advised some residents to freeze the extra maple syrup they were buying. The preferable way is to transfer to syrup to glass jars and then freeze it to preserve it.

This weekend, some visitors to the Greene Maple Farm were expanding their idea of which food products can be enhanced by maple syrup.

“My wife makes maple salsa. It’s unique in that it is not using refined sugar,”

MAPLE BONDS FAMILY — Valerie Greene and her niece, Keira Greene, are family members who are extra busy in March when the maple trees are tapped. Along with traditional maple syrup and maple-infused food products, Valerie sold hand-knitted unity scarves like the one Keira is wearing.

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Stan Cohen’s is known as “Mr. Medicare” — Bridgton’s senior citizen expert on all that involves private or federal medical insurance. But being an expert, and unselfishly sharing that expertise for the benefit of others, is two different things.

Ever since he moved to Bridgton nearly four decades ago with his wife Barbara and six children, Stan Cohen has, in so many ways, been “working away quietly for the benefit of all,” said News columnist Henry Precht in a recent column.

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“My maple salsa is popular. I seem to sell out quite often,” Valerie said.

The family is always experimenting with different ways to add maple to the menu.

“The other night, we made a grilled ham and cheese sandwich with maple cream mustard. It was delicious,” Valerie said.

“A lot of people want to know what to make with maple syrup so we test out recipes,” she said.

The milder winter did impact the maple sap. Maple producers were able to tap earlier this season, and the cooler weather predicted for April could elongate the season for some.

“We tapped (for the first time) on April 4 last year.

This year, we are still tapping. We may have two weeks of tapping left,” Alan Greene said.

McKenney also hoped the cool nights would set up conditions for sap to flow.

“We tapped the first of March. The tapping is real slow. The weather hasn’t been cooperating,” he said.

“This week is supposed to be colder. That’ll be better for the sap,” McKenney said.

Often, inside the sugar shack, the people who have questions are very familiar with maple syrup processing.

Like fellow farmers, they get an idea of what equipment is the best investment.

Greene Maple Farms recently purchased a reverse osmosis system. It increases the percentage of sap left behind, Allen said.

“Reverse osmosis frees up time for tapping maples and trimming the brush that steals nutrients from the trees,” he said.

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Through the years, Cohen has found time to become very active in several arenas. He served on the SAD 61 School Board as chairman for two terms, was president of the Lakes Environmental Association from 2000 to 2008, and served as the treasurer of the Bridgton Historical Society, the Bridgton Library Board of Trustees and the Bridgton Ice Arena Board. He still serves as the library’s treasurer, and at last year’s Town Meeting he helped convince voters not to cut the library budget.

Cohen helps out where he can with town financial issues. He served as vice chairman of the Budget Advisory Committee and is currently serving on the Bridgton Town Investment Committee.

In his spare time, he also likes to teach adult education classes in sociology, coastal piloting, photographic science and the Civil War. Since 2004, he has served on the board of directors of the Southern Maine Agency on Aging.

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For years, Cohen, a Medicare volunteer counselor, has offered free, one-onone consultations at Bridgton Hospital on Tuesday mornings.

No appointment is necessary.

As a Senior Medicare Patrol Advocate for the Southern Maine Agency on Aging, Cohen has held over 3,000 different volunteer sessions, and presented many talks at seniorrelated events.

Cohen’s efforts to help older people get the best health care possible is only one of many different ways he has served the community, as his resume attests. After an early career in management at the Polaroid Corporation in Cambridge, Mass., Cohen began working for minorities and disadvantaged youths at several nonprofits before moving to Maine in the mid-1970s.

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FOUR HAPPY HUNTERS braved the brisk temperatures on Saturday morning and took part in the Casco Easter egg hunt, which was coordinated by the Casco Recreation Department. (From left) Myla, 5, Ryver, 5, Mandi, 3, and Ocean, 3, posed for a photo outside theCasco Public Library. Ryver said, “This is my second time.

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These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log: Monday, March 21 7:45 a.m. A motor vehicle crash occurred on Haley Town Road.

10:30 a.m. Police handled a juvenile offense at Molly Ockett Middle School.

12:07 p.m. Police received a drug complaint at a Menotomy Road residence.

Tuesday, March 22 6:38 a.m. Police investigated an animal complaint on Lovell Road.

10:09 p.m. A traffic complaint on West Fryeburg Road was deemed unfounded.

Wednesday, March 23 11:15 a.m. Police received a report of a suspicious person on Bridgton Road.

4 p.m. Police handled a civil issue on West Fryeburg Road.

5:57 p.m. A West Fryeburg Road individual filed a harassment complaint.

7:43 p.m. Police checked Portland Street, near Car Quest, after receiving a suspicious activity report.

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Thursday, March 24 1:32 p.m. Police investigated a fraud complaint at a West View Drive residence.

6:28 p.m. Erin Harris, 30, of Fryeburg, was charged with operating a motor vehicle while license was suspended or revoked following a stop on Bridgton Road.

8:24 p.m. Police charged John O’Rourke, 43, of Fryeburg, with failing to appear after posting bail and failing to report.

10:16 p.m. Responding to a motor vehicle crash on Haley Town Road, police charged Shirley A. Buswell, 59, of Fryeburg, with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence.

Friday, March 25 7:20 p.m. Police checked the area near the Visitor Center on Main Street after receiving a report of suspicious activity.

Saturday, March 26 3:10 p.m. Police investigated a theft report at a Bridgton Road location.

7:22 p.m. Police charged Kayla M. Wallace, 23, of Fryeburg, with failing to appear in court after bail was posted.

9 p.m. Responding to a disturbance complaint on Portland Street, police charged Shane E. Hatch, 24, of Fryeburg, with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence and aggravated criminal mischief.

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These incidents appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter between the dates of Monday, March 21 and Sunday, March 27 (This is only a partial listing).

Monday, March 21 2:48 p.m. A man suffered vertigo while walking near the Gazebo on Portland Road and had to crawl to a safe location.

3:40 p.m. Officer McCormick investigated a report of elder abuse.

4 p.m. Officer Muise investigated a report of identity theft involving a 10-year-old boy.

11:07 p.m. A fire was reported on a desk at 8 Gibbs Avenue.

Tuesday, March 22 7:10 a.m. Bridgton Police assisted the fire department in responding to State Park Road in Casco for a Dodge Durango that crashed head-on into a tree.

4:17 p.m. A woman wanted to speak to an officer with concerns as to why the postmaster at the North Bridgton Post Office called her license plate in.

6:24 p.m. Officer Muise searched for a possibly intoxicated driver near Hannaford driving a GMC Yukon.

7:04 p.m. A Mt. Henry Road resident said the power was cut to the residence and all the furniture was removed.

10:52 p.m. A woman on Hidden Hollow Lane was out of control after a day of drinking with her boyfriend.

Wednesday, March 23 9:31 a.m. Bridgton Police responded to a report by Cumberland County Dispatch of a two-car crash near the corner of Route 11 and 302 in Naples, but found nothing on arrival.

3:10 p.m. A Main Street resident reported receiving a scam IRS call.

8:14 p.m. A small red pickup truck with white front fenders and a dark four-door sedan were seen drag racing up and down Depot Street.

Thursday, March 24 8:06 a.m. Someone allegedly shut off the well pump overnight at a Mt. Henry Road residence.

9:53 a.m. The Main Street Big Apple reported an over-the-phone scam related to prepaid debit cards.

12:14 p.m. Someone allegedly turned on the stove burners, causing gas to leak, at a Mt. Henry Road residence.

3 p.m. A hypodermic needle was found by a customer in the big planter inside Food City.

7:47 p.m. A Portland Road woman said she was told her name had been called in Bridgton District Court earlier in the day on an OUI charge, and she was concerned someone was using her name falsely because she has never been arrested for OUI. Friday, March 25 12:02 p.m. Bridgton Police assisted Maine State Police with a report from a doctor’s office regarding possible elder abuse involving an Edes Falls Road, Harrison resident.

Saturday, March 26 5:04 a.m. Bridgton Police assisted firefighters with a car that hit a pole near 75 Sandy Creek Road, causing wires to come down.

9:16 a.m. A South High Street resident reported being threatened by someone.

11:57 a.m. An older man in a wheelchair was seen hitchhiking near 19 Portland Road, holding a sign requesting a ride to Poland.

Sunday, March 27 4:17 p.m. Debris that appeared to be a broken side mirror was in the roadway near Sandy Creek Road and South High Street.

4:50 p.m. A car hit a pole near 465 South Bridgton Road, and the male driver was out of the car and walking around.

7:27 p.m. Bridgton Hospital needed help with an outof-control patient in the Emergency Room.

8:37 p.m. A Jeep Grand Cherokee was parked in front of the air pump all afternoon at the Lil’ Mart on Portland Road.

(Continued from Page 2A) But, there’s no turning back now,” he said.

According to Casco Town Manager Dave Morton, the land value is not documented. When the revaluation was completed in Casco, Vision Government never visited the lot so an up-to-date land valuation is not available, Morton said. “No one ever complained.

But, no one ever had to pay taxes on it,” Morton said.

The newly-purchased lot would become part of Jordan’s current lot, he said. Now, it is up to the appraiser to determine the value of the lot. The selectmen accepted the bids for two tax-acquired lots.

The second lot was purchased by Ely Goodwin. His bid price was $18,300. The lot is located on Overlook Lane, which sits on the west side of Meadow Road (Route 121) near Plains Road.

Meanwhile, the board rejected the bids for several other lots. Those bids were too low. The board was aiming for purchase prices that were 40% of the actual valuation.

The remaining parcels are still up for grabs. The lots will be sold through the bidding process, and the extended deadline is Monday, May 23. Informational packets are available at the Town Office.

One of the bids turned down was discussed, as a few bidders had shown interest but did not offer enough money.

The land was valued $30,200, so 40% is $12,000.

Bidders accompanied photos with their bids. The photos showed an old travel trailer and a couch in yard. The highest bid is $8,000.

“Should the town go in and clean it up and try to sell it again?” Morton asked.

Chairman Holly Hancock suggested accepting the bid with the condition that property is cleaned up.

Selectman Calvin Nutting countered that concept — since all bids were being accepted with the condition that new owners clean up the property.

It is not worth the loss of potential revenue, he said. “If we accept $8,000 for what we are considering a $12,000 property, we are paying to have the junk removed. I would not accept the bid,” Nutting said.

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Obituaries Deanna O. Barker

Shirley J. Downing BRIDGTON — Shirley J. Downing, 82, of Denmark, passed away unexpectedly in the arms of her loving husband of 61 years on Saturday, March 26, 2016.

She was born in Waltham, Mass., on June 9, 1933, the daughter of Rowland H. and Ivy M. Burton Page.

She graduated from Waltham High School in 1952 and married Robert William Downing on April 24, 1954.

She had worked at Newton-Wellesley Hospital for 28 years as a CNA. Shirley is survived by her husband of Denmark; her four children Cathy, Cindy, Curt and Doug and their families; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her siblings Walter, Barbara and Chet.

Services were held at Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton. Online condolences may be shared with her family at www.chandlerfunerals.com

HAMPTON, N.H. — Deanna “Dee” O. (Wentworth) Barker, 78, of Sarasota, Fla. and Waterboro, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Friday, March 25, 2016, at her son’s home in Hampton Falls.

She was born in Littleton, N.H., on Feb. 1, 1938, the daughter of the late Harriet (Smith) Kruger and John Wentworth.

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Merle A. Hibbard LAKE CITY, FLA. — Merle Alan Hibbard, Major, USAF RET, 90, passed away peacefully, Friday, March 4, 2016, in Lake City, Florida.

Born in Bridgton, he was the son of the late Marjorie (Chaplin) and Wallace Hibbard, who lived on Flint Street in Bridgton for many years. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 40 years, Edith (Unnold) Hibbard, and brothers (Charles) William, Gordon, and Norman Hibbard.

Graduating from Bridgton High School in 1943, he, like many, enlisted into military service, enrolling in the Army Air Corp officers training program. He flew everything from gliders to cargo and transport planes, bombers and jet fighters. He was sent to Japan toward the end of the World War II and, after returning home, he met Edith Unnold of Bridgton, and they married in 1951.

He was stationed in Florida, Georgia and every state on the West Coast, accompanied by his growing family, finally returning home to Maine in the early 1960s. He retired from the Air Force in 1964, and purchased a farm on Hio Ridge in 1966.

He joined the staff at Camp Winona in Bridgton, working as maintenance supervisor for many years. He enjoyed the outdoors, spending time fishing, camping with his brothers, and playing golf with many friends over the years. He had a gift with animals, having been raised on a farm and enjoyed the company of many special pets and livestock over the years. He loved everything “Maine.”

His first wife, Edith, passed away in 1991. He remarried in 1994 and relocated to Lake City, Florida. There he kept a Piper Lance EXP plane and flew until the age of 85.

He is survived by his second wife of 21 years, Freda Jean (Ladly) Hibbard; son Michael Hibbard (Lauren) of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; daughters, Patricia DiPietrantonio (Peter) of Brunswick, and Catherine Roberts (Bernard Eugene) of Flowery Branch; Ga., eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; stepchildren, Cheryl Claypool (John) of Denver, Colo., Gerald Ladly (Cheryl) of San Diego, Calif., and their six grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren.

A Memorial Service with military honors was held on March 14, in Lake City, Fla.; Interment will be at Hio Ridge Cemetery at the convenience of the family. You may leave words of comfort for the family at www.gatewayforestlawn.com

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WINDHAM — Donald R. Larrabee Sr., 91, died on Saturday, March 26, 2016, at his home with his family by his side.

He was born in Solon on Aug. 15, 1924, the son of Ralph and Ida (Norton) Larrabee. As a young child, he moved around, growing up in Cumberland before his family moved to Gorham. He attended local schools until he got a job on a local farm, which was related to the war effort. After a few months, he enlisted in the United States Navy, and proudly served his country from 1943–1947. When he returned from Florida, where he was stationed, he started attending the University of Maine on the GI Bill, and eventually went on to receive his master’s degree in forestry from Duke University, where he also minored in civil engineering.

In 1957, Donald married Julia Pecoraro. He was then offered a Dee retired from Fairchild position that required him to move to Turkey, to build transmission Semiconductor of South Portland lines across the Bosporus Strait. in 2000. She was employed at Over the years, his career took him to different countries includPalm Aire Golf Club of Sarasota ing a five-and-a-half-year stint in Iran, where he was the resident for the past seven years and engineer for Haza and then D.N.R. before leaving in 1979 due to loved driving to work in her golf the Khomeini takeover. Upon their return, the couple settled back cart, courtesy of Ranger Rick in Maine. His work took him to many different states, working for (her boss and other Florida son, companies such as Charles T. Mains and Stone and Webster. When as she referred to him). Dee took Donald was not working, he enjoyed anything outdoors, including pride in serving the members of birdwatching and his gardens, both flower and vegetable.

Palm Aire and she, too, was very Donald is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Julia; special to them. She always had his son, Donald R. Larrabee Jr. of Windham; stepson, Agostino a smile on her face when she was “Gus” P. Samson of Harrison; eight grandchildren and his greatthere or spoke of the members granddaughter.

BARKER, Page 10A In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Clayton Larrabee, and sister Mariam Larrabee.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 4, 2016, at the Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road, Windham. A funeral serMemorial services for Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Walker, 107, of vice will be held at 1 p.m. on Fryeburg, who died on Dec. 18, 2015, will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 5, at the Chapel.

Saturday, April 2, 2016, at the First Congregational Church of Burial will follow at Arlington Fryeburg, UCC, 655 Main St., Fryeburg. A reception followCemetery, Windham. To express ing the service will be held at the Fryeburg Pythagorean condolences and to participate Masonic Lodge, 50 Portland St., Fryeburg. Arrangements are in Donald’s online tribute, visit: www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com in the care of Wood Funeral Home, 9 Warren St., Fryeburg.

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WATERFORD – Jennifer R. Daggett, 37, of Waterford, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2016, in a tragic accident.

She was born Feb. 9, 1979, at Norway Hospital, and was the daughter of Ramona and James LaChance of Harrison, and Harry W. Ross Jr. of Florida.

She attended high school at Oxford Hills and Lewiston, graduating in 1997.

She was a member of 4-H for many years, showing animals and exhibiting at the fairs. She was a free spirit, a beautiful artist, an avid horsewoman, and a beloved mother. She loved all her children very much.

She loved all creatures, from the goats she showed, to her horse Rowan, to the tiniest spider. She loved everything outdoors, whether swimming in the river, riding her horse, a campfire at night, or dancing in the rain. She felt as one with nature.

She never said goodbye as she felt “see ya latter” meant we would always see each other again. She loved babies and, more than anything, adored her four children. She loved music and will forever be in our hearts.

She is survived by her husband, John Daggett of Florida; her daughter, Sara Cameo Frutos of Harrison; sons, Emory Thomas Frutos, Henry James Frutos and Jayce Ernest Fernando Frutos, and their father, James Frutos of Texas; her parents of Harrison; her father of Florida; her siblings, Andrea Morganson (David) of Georgia, Heather Gibbert (Jeremy) of Leeds, Joni Poirier (Michael) of Harrison, Samuel Ross (Greta) of Harrison, Lynn Colwell of N.H., Daniel Burnell of N.H., Angelina Smith of Florida, and Celeste Hill (Sam) of Leeds; her grandparents, Samuel and Linda Knight of Harrison; her grandmother, Doris LaChance of Danville; a special friend, David Giasson of Waterford; and many aunts, uncles nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by her grandparents, Harry and Eleanor Ross Sr.; her grandfather, Donald Lachance of Danville; her great-grandparents, Avis and Berle Rand; her uncle, Jean Meister Jr.; stepmother, Barbara Smith; and great-uncles and aunts.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 9, at the Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 45 Main Street, South Paris, where a memorial service will follow at 2 p.m.

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A message to our beautiful Mom… Your daughter misses Saturdays with you, shopping and lunch, also calling you on the phone.

What a wonderful listener you were with whatever news there was.

All of your family and friends miss your presence in their lives…

With endless love — Valerie, Alan, Brian, Your sister Barbara, Your grandkids and great-grandkids

Lovingly missed by his wife Sandy, all of their children and grandchildren, the Fryeburg Community, his Fryeburg Academy Family, and all of his dear friends in recovery…

If you wish to contribute to a Scholarship Fund in Scott’s name Please send your donation to: Fryeburg Academy, Alumni office, 745 Main St., Fryeburg, ME 04037 and earmark it for the Scott A. Kelly Scholarship fund.

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LEWISTON — Pauline L. McKenney, 94, passed away peacefully at Montello Commons on Thursday, March 24, 2016.

She was born Pauline Alma Libby in Mt. Vernon, on Dec. 29, 1921, the daughter of the late Erwin Elwood and Rose Alma (Hall) Libby.

She graduated from Edward Little High School in 1940.

Pauline married Harlan Everett McKenney on Nov. 7, 1942, at the Court Street Baptist Church in Auburn. She lived at Montello Commons for four years, moving from Lisbon, where she had resided 19 years. She was a mother of eight, grandmother of 15 and great-grandmother of 28. She was a member of the Lisbon Free Baptist Church for 39 plus years. Pauline was the first recipient of the ROSE award by the Daughters of the King in Lisbon Free Baptist Church. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars 9459, life member of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary unit NO DEPT NOMAD, the Daughters of The King, and the Coffee Club at Montello. In her spare time, you could find Pauline reading a book, knitting and crocheting, singing in the church choir, participating in Bible study and even painting, which she taught herself to do. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She liked to go for rides on the Maine countryside and going out to restaurants. In her younger years, she loved to camp and fish with her family. She worked at various companies in the area, but her main role in life was to raise her family.

She is survived by her sons, David and his wife, Ann, of Lewiston, and Neal and his wife, Diane, of Minot; her daughters, Gail Stretton and her husband, Richard, of Waterford, Jeanne Wood and her husband, Edward, of Portsmouth, R.I., Carol Bannister and her husband, Richard, of Lewiston, and Beth Jones of Monmouth; her 15 grandchildren including Donna Letourneau and her husband, Guy, of Raymond and Jill Ladd and Mike of Mojave Desert, Calif.; her 26 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Richard Aube of Dyersburg, Tenn.; and various cousins and four nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Harlan in 2008; her brother, Evans Libby in 1939; her sisters, Florence Libby in 1923 and Mary Ellen Aube in 2014; her daughter, Judith McKenney in 1946, and Sue Francoeur in 2008; her granddaughter, Stacy McKenney; and her great-grandsons, Justin Burke and Xavier St. Clair.

Friends and family are invited to share memories and offer condolences on Pauline’s online guest book by visiting www.crosmanfuneralhome.com Visitation was held on Saturday, March 26, at Lisbon Free Baptist Church in Lisbon, and a Celebration of Life followed.

Arrangements were by Crosman Funeral Home Cremation and Monument Services, 40 Main Street, Lisbon Falls, 353-4951.

WINDHAM – Wendell Thomas Graham, 77, of Windham, passed away on March 22, 2016, after a brief illness.

Born Nov. 7, 1938, to Roland and Edna Hanlon Graham of Bridgton, Wendell attended school in Bridgton, Fryeburg, Portland, and also American River College. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1955, and proudly served his country for 23 years as a jet aircraft mechanic. His career took him to Iceland, Taiwan, Germany, and three tours of duty in Vietnam, of which he was most proud.

Wendell married Phyllis Bradford of Portland in 1956, and they shared three sons. He married Janice Wyman of Scarborough in 1982.

Wendell enjoyed learning and working with his hands. He loved the time he spent remodeling his 1967 Chevy Truck, building model airplanes, restoring antique clocks, building his own boat, and researching his family history.

He was a member of the Back Forty Model A Club, and the Presumpscot Lodge #70 AF & AM, where he served as Master for four years. His dedication to the “Chips” Child Identification Program is displayed by his fourteen-year commitment to the program, and his long-standing leadership as the Maine State Director. An avid outdoorsman, Wendell loved deer hunting in Northern Maine with his brother Kenny. They collected and shared stories of their adventures, and spoke of them often, always with smiles and laughs. His beloved dog Jenni-Fur was the highlight of every day, and anyone who got to spend time with Wendell appreciated his wit, vast knowledge, and conversations about all things.

Wendell is survived by his wife Janice; sister Sheila Kopacz (William) of Westbrook; brother Dale Kendrick Graham of Waterboro; sons Roland (Dianne) of Newbury Park, Calif., Kevin (Tammy) of Pocasset, Okla. and Scott (Scott) of Wyomissing, Pa. He was a loved grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin, and dear friend to many.

A funeral service was held, with a Masonic prayer ritual on Monday, March 28, at the Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road, Windham. Interment will be held later in the spring at Forest Hill Cemetery, Bridgton. Those wishing to remember Wendell may make gifts in his name to the Presumpscot Lodge #70 AF & AM, 137 Albion Road, Windham, ME 04062, or to the Animal Refuge League, PO Box 336, Westbrook, ME 04098.

To express condolences and participate in Wendell’s online tribute, please visit www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com

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March 31, 2016, The Bridgton News, Page 7A

Obituaries Jacquelin S. Smith

Phyllis M. Jordan

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WATERFORD — Phyllis Mae Hathaway Jordan, 84, born May 20, 1931 in Bryant Pond, daughter of Harris and Edith Mae Andrews Hathaway, died Thursday, March 24, 2016, surrounded by her four children at Bridgton Hospital.

She graduated from Woodstock High School in 1950 as president of her senior class. She served as a class officer all four years and was actively involved in public speaking and the debate team throughout high school. She also enjoyed participating in school and community plays.

She was an active member of 4-H and served in various positions of office for the Juvenile Grange, Franklin Grange No. 124, Daughter’s of Union Veterans of the Civil War, and Rebekahs.

She was a member of local churches throughout her life. Her life’s passions included family, reading, dancing, cooking and making wedding cakes.

She was married on Aug. 7, 1954, in Locke Mills and was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Reynold E. Jordan Sr. She was also predeceased by her granddaughter Katie Gardner Thomason.

She is survived by her four children; Reynold Jordan Jr. and his wife Margaret of North Yarmouth, Reverend Vance Jordan of Waterford, Delia Mae Jordan-Gardner and husband Jerry Gardner of Corning, N.Y., and Douglas Jordan and his wife Janet of Stratham, N.H.; five grandchildren, Nicole, Adria, Krisanne, Ashley and Eric; and nine great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Harriett (Hathaway) Estes and her husband Lawrence; brother Burton Hathaway; and many nieces and nephews.

Cancer and Alzheimer’s research were very important to Phyllis. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice. A Celebration of Life service will be held at the South Bridgton Congregational Church at 16 Fosterville Road, at noon on Saturday, May 14, with a reception directly following at the church.

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Richard A. (Dick) Vigeant died peacefully on Tuesday, March 22, 2016.

He was born April 25, 1928, in Topsham (Pejepscot), son of Henry and Jessie (Newton) Vigeant. He grew up in Mechanic Falls, the youngest of four brothers and two sisters.

He was a WWII veteran, serving with honor in the United States Marine Corps.

On Aug. 16, 1950, he married his high school sweetheart and forever love, Carolyn Humphries. They lived happily devoted to each other for 62 years, raising two daughters, Gayle and Pamela, in North Deering and Falmouth. His young family enjoyed summertime together at the camp they built at Coffee Pond, Casco.

Dick was employed as a truck driver by Southworth Machine Co. for 42 years, where he was a hard worker and helpful friend to all. He was a lifelong reader who especially liked Early American historical fiction. He enjoyed day trip hikes in the White Mountains, and in later life he and Carolyn spent many fall foliage weekends there. He designed and built Early American-style pine furniture for family and friends in his basement workshop.

Throughout retirement, Dick made working on the Narrow Gauge Railroad in Portland his #1 pastime. Along with “the guys,” he laid track, restored railcars and worked on train rides. He was proud of the 9,000-plus wooden train whistles he crafted for visiting kids that helped fund the nonprofit.

Dick was a dutiful, caring son, a faithful, loving husband, and a godly and good Dad and Grampa.

He was predeceased by his wife Carolyn in 2013.

He is survived by his daughters, Gayle Clarke and Pamela French; four grandchildren and a great-grandson.

A graveside service will be held in the spring.

Please visit www.lindquistfuneralhome.com for additional information and to view Richard’s online guest book.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: www.smiletrain.org

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THE BEST CHOICE — A student and her mother pick out a prom dress with volunteer Jane Whitworth, left, at last year’s prom gown giveaway by the Maine Event Prom Project. This year’s event will be held on Saturday and Sunday, April 9 and 10, from noon to 4 p.m. above Beth’s Kitchen Café at 108 Main Street, Bridgton.

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CORNISH — Jacquelin S. Smith, 91, passed away Monday, March 21, 2016, at her daughter’s home in Parsonsfield with family by her side.

Jackie was born in Cornish, a daughter of Philip R. and Lou Waterman Swasey. Mrs. Smith graduated from Cornish High School as valedictorian of her class in 1942. She attended the University of Vermont and graduated in 1946 with a B.A. in Language Arts. She was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. During her summers in college, she worked at the Cornish Telephone Office and was engaged to Charles Whitney in that office. She married Charles on July 3, 1948.

After graduating from U.V.M., she became a member of the faculty at Thornton Academy in Saco teaching French. She taught Math, English and French at Cornish High School from 1950 to 1952 and then took time off to raise their family of five children.

She went back to work part-time in 1970 teaching Latin and English at Sacopee Valley High School and retired in June of 1988.

Jackie remarried in June of 1988 to Frank Smith. She then became very active in the Rockland Lobster Festival of which he was president and they were Grand Marshals of the parade in 1996. She was a longtime member of the Cornish Congregational Church, which is now the United Church of Christ, where she was the organist for many years. She was a member of the 99 Club, the Meetinghouse Singers for 18 years, and was chosen the Honorary Citizen of Cornish in 1994 by Channel 8 news. She enjoyed summering at Pequawket Lake in Limington at the family cottage for many years and also cherished time spent at the ocean, especially at Wells Beach.

She loved hosting parties at her house. She hosted the Swasey reunions, the Cornish High School reunions, church picnics, and was always having our large family Christmases with 35 to 40 family members.

Jackie always enjoyed chaperoning the Special Olympics, volunteering at the local food pantry and at the bargain shop. She also helped many in need over the years in her quiet, modest way simply because she wanted to. Her biggest joy was her family. She had a large blended family and she loved all of them. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and will be missed dearly by all who loved her.

She is survived by her husband Frank Smith; daughters, Julianne Warren of Baldwin and Dianne Bridges of Hiram; son, David Whitney of Cornish; daughters, Marylou Stacey and Wendy McGary, both of Parsonsfield; 19 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren and one on the way; a brother, William Swasey of Bow, N.H., a sister, Mary Nutter of Farmington; a brother, James Swasey of Kennet Square, Pa.; and many nieces and nephews.

An hour of visitation will be on Saturday, April 2, from 1 to 2 p.m. immediately followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. all at the Hillside Church of the Cornish U.C.C., 43 High Road, Cornish.

Online condolences may be expressed at: www.wnyfuneralhome. com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Cornish U.C.C. Church, PO Box 235, Cornish, ME. 04020 or R.U.M.C. Food Cabinet, PO Box 433, Cornish, ME 04020.

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CARRYING CROSS — On Good Friday, March 25, from 5 to 5:45 p.m., the Evangelical Leaders for Christ, comprised of four local churches — Fryeburg Assembly of God, Stow Baptist Church, Come-toChrist Home Church and Son-Rise Family Church — hosted their second annual Cross Walk, to commemorate the death of Jesus Christ. Over 40 citizens participated in the walk, which traveled from Fryeburg Thriftway parking lot on Route 302 to Bradley Park on Main Street. Ages ranged from as young as 3 years old to 70 plus years.

As they walked, worshipers sang songs of praise to what Christ Jesus did for the world. The Evangelical Leaders for Christ would like to thank the Town of Fryeburg for warmly embracing the citizen walk by showering the Christian crowd with many vehicle honks, taking phone camera shots, and feeling safe to share the good news of Jesus Christ. Pictured are Adam Berry and Griffin Thompson carrying the cross.

The ‘best’ right here in Maine LOVELL — The Charlotte Hobbs Library will present Brian Marcaurelle from the Maine Island Trail Association on Tuesday, April 5 at 7 p.m.

Since 1988, the Maine Island Trail Association (MITA) has managed the nation’s first recreational

water trail for small boats.

A grassroots effort started by Dave Getchell Sr. — former editor of Small Boat Journal and National Fisherman — the association now has over 4,000 members that include boaters of all kinds who pledge to practice responsible, low-impact rec-

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Lunch Menu

SAD #61 Elementary School

Monday, April 4 — Friday, April 8 MONDAY: Chicken Nuggets w/Dipping Sauce, Tater Tots, Veggie, Fruit, Milk.

TUESDAY: Taco Tuesday: Tacos w/Topping Bar, WG Rice, Fruit, Milk.

WEDNESDAY: Pulled Pork Sandwich on WG Bun, Fresh Veggie, Fruit, Pudding, Milk.

THURSDAY: Pizza, Salad Bar, Fruit, Milk.

FRIDAY: Tuna Salad Schooner, Goldfish Crackers, Baby Carrots, Fruit, Milk.

SAD #61 Middle School

Monday, April 4 — Friday, April 8 MONDAY: Baked Chicken Strips w/Dipping Sauce, Cosmic Smiles, Deli Sandwich, Carrots and Cucumber Coins, Fruit, Milk.

TUESDAY: WG Rotini w/or without meat sauce, WG Roll, Corn, Deli Sandwich, Fruit, Milk.

WEDNESDAY: Beef Tacos w/Topping Bar, Garbanzo Beans, WG Rice, Deli Sandwich, Fruit, Milk.

THURSDAY: Chicken and Veggies w/Gravy served over WG Rice, Deli Sandwich, Salad Bar, Fruit, WG Cookie, Milk.

FRIDAY: Pizza w/Variety of Fresh Toppings, Deli Sandwich, Salad Bar, Fruit, Popcorn, Milk.

BACK FROM VACATION! REOPENING FOR DINNER ON FRIDAY, APRIL 1ST

reation on the Maine coast.

The Trail has grown from an initial 30 islands to over 200 coastal properties spanning some 375 miles from the New Hampshire border to Canada.

In recent years it has been dubbed the “Best Trail in Maine,” the “Best Sea Kayaking Trail in America,” and “One of the 50 Best American Adventures” by national publications.

MITA’s Program Director Brian Marcaurelle will take folks on a photographic journey along the Maine Island Trail that includes a look

back at MITA’s unique story as well as a look ahead to exciting opportunities on the horizon.

Brian began volunteering for MITA in 2004 and was hired as Stewardship manager the following year. In 2009, he was named program director and now oversees MITA’s program activities. He has a master’s in Environmental Management from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies and a BA in Biology and Environmental Studies from Bowdoin College.

Fryeburg Business Association news

Help farmers market with grant quest In an effort to increase low-income families’ access to fresh healthy local foods, the Bridgton Farmers’ Market has applied for a grant from the Maine Federation of Farmers Markets to make it possible for the Bridgton Farmers’ Market to accept SNAP benefits, and provide incentive funds that will make their dollars go farther.

The Market needs to raise $2,500 to make this work, and is seeking contributions from the community. For more information, call 612-269-3457 or e-mail patchfarm.me@gmail.com.

Contributions can be made to Bridgton Farmers’ Market, c/o Cathy Banks, 55 Pickett Hill Road, Denmark, ME 04022. The Market opens on Saturday, May 7, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will be held weekly on Saturdays through the fall.

Area Events Texas Hold’em Tournament

HARRISON — The Harrison Lions Club will be holding their Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, April 2 at the VFW Hall on Waterford Road in Harrison. There will be a $55 entry fee. Doors open at noon, with starting time at 1 p.m. This is a BYOB event, with great food and refreshments available. The proceeds will be used to help support local children’s programs, such as eye screening for school age children, Christmas for Kids and scholarships. Remember, you cannot win if you don’t play!

Spaghetti Supper at Masonic Hall

A Spaghetti Supper will be served on Saturday, April 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Masonic Hall on Route 117 in Bridgton. The meal benefits Project Graduation 2016 at Lake Region High School and costs $6 for adults and $25 for families of five or more. Kids under age five are free.

The meal is sponsored by the Oriental Lodge A.F&A.M.

Pancake Breakfast in West Baldwin

WEST BALDWIN — A Pancake Breakfast will be served on Saturday, April 2, from 7 to 9 a.m. at the West Baldwin United Methodist Church, Route 113, West Baldwin. The menu is pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, coffee and orange juice. Cost is $7 for adults, $3 for children age 10 and under.

Sweden Church resumes services

FRYEBURG — At a special meeting March 22, the Fryeburg Business Association Board of Directors appointed Caleb Maillett to the board. Maillett, from Harmac Rebar and Steel, has assumed the role of vice president, allowing David Chaffee to take over as president after Wanda Richard resigned due to time constraints.

Chaffee, the principal of DK Chaffee Company, has been integral to the FBA’s development since its recognition in 2010 as a 501-C6 nonprofit. He is also a member of the Fryeburg Economic Development Committee and the Fryeburg Rotary Club.

Maillett’s lifelong residency in Fryeburg and experience in manufacturing brings needed representation of this industry segment to the association.

“Agriculture and manufacturing have been the foundation of Fryeburg’s economic viability. I look forward to working with the association and the Town of Fryeburg’s economic development committee in supporting a resurgence of economic growth in our community,” said Maillett.

Other FBA Board officers are Treasurer Bonnie Gould of Heritage Law PLLC; Secretary Donna Pearce, Admiral Peary Inn; and Member at Large Kristen Charette, Norway Savings Bank branch manager.

SWEDEN — The Sweden Community Church will reopen for Worship Services on the first Sunday of the month, April 3, and May l, at 11:30 a.m. Rev. Anita White and Rev. Petra Symth are worship leaders, and Joan Fillebrown is the organist. Beginning on Pentecost Sunday, May 15, worship services will be held every Sunday. Refreshments are served following the service, and all are welcome to attend. For more information, call Shirley Crowe at 647-4429.

Free nutrition classes offered

NAPLES — Want to learn more about the health benefits of the Mediterranean Diet? Or understand the different foods that help your digestive tract? These subjects and more will be highlighted in the April Hannaford Healthy Living classes at the Lake Region Vocational Center on Wednesdays, April 6 and April 27, each from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Classes are taught by Dona Forke, Hannaford Registered Dietitian, and include food, recipes, and handouts for participants. Classes are free, but registration is required at least one day before each class. For more information or to register, contact Dona at 221-6508 or dforke@hannaford.com. Registration is also available at the Bridgton Hannaford Customer Service desk.

Casco/Naples/Raymond American Legion Post #155

Meat Roll Fri., April 1st • 6:30 p.m.

Sat., April 2nd National Commander

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Doors Open at 5 p.m. to Preview Items Buffet begins at 5:30 p.m.

Live Auction begins at 7 p.m.

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Thursday, April 14, 2016

Admission: $15 per person

Dinner 5:15-7:15 Diana 7:15-9:15

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Have you ever wondered about the Hereafter? Join Psychic/Medium Diana Harris for an evening of communing with Spirit. Diana will answer your questions about Heaven and deliver messages to the audience from their loved ones and pets that have crossed over.

Choice of: 12 oz. Black Angus Prime Rib or Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Oak-Smoked Ham and Sharp Provolone served over Pesto Gnocchi and topped with a Grilled Sea Scallop & Shrimp Skewer…

Advance Tickets: The Romah Motor Inn 310 Roosevelt Trail (Rt. 302) • 693-6690 The Augustus Bove House 11 Sebago Road (Rt. 114) • 693-6365

Spring into Action!

$55.00 includes Diana & Dinner (tax & tip not included)

Proceeds will be used to assist Camp Susan Curtis & Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital

Seating Is Limited. Call 207-647-5300 for reservations.

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Saturday • April 9, 2016

American Legion • 26 Casco Road (Rt. 11) • Naples

– Gallery Session –

Fundraiser

9 th Annual Spring Fling

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March 31, 2016, The Bridgton News, Page 9A

Bridgton branch of Taoist Tai Chi expands The New England Branch of the Taoist Tai Chi Society of the U.S.A., is pleased to announce the opening of three new class locations, two in Bridgton and one in Norway.

These new locations, in addition to the current location on Depot Street in Bridgton, will provide a greater opportunity for those who would like to learn the Taoist Tai Chi internal arts and methods, and the healthimproving qualities of Taoist Tai Chi. Tai Chi is a moving meditation, which has many physical benefits, such as relieving stress and improving concentration and sense of wellbeing. The slowly turning motion loosens joints and spine and relaxes points of tension in the body. This supports free circulation of internal energy (chi) and leads to a clear and peaceful mind and gentle temperament.

Stanwood Chang, a Tai Chi instructor at the Benson-

Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine of Massachusetts General Hospital, is quoted in Harvard health publication Health Beat.

“Tai Chi has many physical benefits,” says Chang.

“It’s more aerobic than you think. It exercises the heart and helps prevent heart disease.”

An Open House in Norway will be held Sunday, April 3, at 2 p.m. on the third floor of Books N Things, Main Street, Norway.

A Bridgton Open House is scheduled for Saturday, April 9, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Bridgton Community Center on Depot Street.

Beginning students will have the opportunity to attend classes for two weeks without charge.

For more information and a schedule of classes please contact the Bridgton Tai Chi Center at 41 Depot Street, Suite 2, Bridgton, ME 04009, phone 647-8142 or e-mail ON THE MOVE — Taoist Tai Chi members practice moves to be demonstrated at the Open House on Saturday, April 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Bridgton Community Center. maine@taoist.org

Naples

Italian Night: Rite of passage

Calendar BRIDGTON Fri., April 1, 8 — Free AARP Tax Preparations by appt., Community Center. FMI: 6473116.

Sun., April 3, 10 — Table Tennis at Town Hall, 1-4 p.m., all welcome, equipment provided free, 7 tables.

Tue., April 5 — COPD Support Group, 1 p.m., Community Center.

Wed., April 6 — UM Cooperative Extension, general inquiries, 2:30 to 4 p.m., Community Center.

Spring Fling NAPLES — Spring is finally in the air, and the Naples Lions Club is hosting its 9th annual Spring Fling fundraiser on Saturday, April 9, starting at 5 p.m. at the American Legion Post on the Casco Road (Route 11) in Naples.

The night includes a Silent and Live Auction and a Station-Style Buffett provided by area restaurants. This year’s proceeds will be used for local children to attend Camp Susan Curtis, and for children at the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital.

Advance tickets cost $15, and are available from club members, or at the Augustus Bove House at 11 Sebago Road in Naples (6936365) or at the Romah Motor Inn, 310 Roosevelt Trail, Naples (693-6690). Please call if you have an auction item to donate. The Lions Club appreciates the publics’ past support and hopes they will again attend this important fundraising event.

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by Ethel Gilmore-Hurst Lovell Correspondent 925-3226 ehurst3@yahoo.com Families with kindergarten children, don’t forget to make your appointment for enrollment on Thursday March 31.

Call Mary at 935-2600, ext 24.

Library bylaw changes Don’t forget that on Tuesday, April 5, at 7 p.m., the library will vote on the bylaw changes. There isn’t room enough to list the entire list of changes, but these are the key points: 1) change from corporation to organization, which will remove the seal; 2) move dissolution section to its own article IX, and add mission statement; 3) change voting age to 18 and older; 4) was officer now board of trustees,

delete Section 3 which established the selection committee for office selection, add that the director is a nonvoting member and add one-year term for officers in Section 5; 5) was board of trustees will be now board duties in new section; 6) was election will be new officers, eliminate corresponding secretary position, add one-year term to Section 1, add that preparing the annual budget duties will be done by treasurers; 7) election article no change; 8) annual meeting date be changed from July to June; 9) new article explaining the process of dissolving the orga-

Thur., April 7 — Tai Chi Maine free beginner class, 10 a.m., Town Hall.

Fri., April 8 — Joy of Singing, 3 p.m., Community Center.

Fri., April 8 — Family Movie Night, 4 p.m., library.

Sat., Sun., April 9, 10 — Maine Event Prom Project Prom Gown Giveaway, noon to 4 p.m., 2nd floor Beth’s Kitchen Cafe, 108 Main St., come in restaurant and then up the stairs. FMI: 803-2011.

Sun., April 10 — Family Fun Day, art-making activities, 1 p.m., Gallery 302, Main St. FMI: 6472787.

Wed., April 13 — Caregivers Support Group, 1 p.m., Community Center.

Wed., April 13 — Prostate Cancer Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Community Center.

BROWNFIELD Tue., April 5 — Adult Play Group, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.,

Community Center.

Sun., April 10 — N.H. Fiddle Ensemble Fiddlefest, fundraiser for 317 Main Community Music Center, 2 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, Dugway Rd. FMI: www.stonemountainarts.com CASCO Sun., April 3, 10 — Traveling computer lab teaches Computer Fundamentals, sponsored

by Casco, Raymond, Naples Libraries, 1 to 4 p.m., library.

Thur., April 7 — Color & Calm Time, 1-2 p.m. & 6-7 p.m., library.

Tue., April 12 — Lego Club, 3:30 p.m., library.

DENMARK Fri., April 1 — Easy Hike

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

Fri., April 8 — Difficult hike

by Denmark Mountain Hikers to

nization that was explained in Article II Section 3; 10) no content change; and 11) new article explaining how often the bylaws will be reviewed.

After the articles are taken care of, the guest speaker will be Brian Marcaurelle from Maine Island Trail Association.

Computer confusion The last few weeks have been a bit confusing with getting a new computer, which I haven’t got a clue how to use. Instead of being easy, it’s harder. As for the added year which Stan the Man helped me celebrate last week, along with Elaine and Sue, thanks.

Then when my oldest sister and the last of the family besides me passed away — it’s been tough. Thanks to all who helped me celebrate my birthday and for the condolences when my sister died.

If you find mistakes like there were last week, don’t blame me, blame the confusing computer program.

Eastman Mountain, Evans Notch, N.H., meet 8 a.m. at Denmark Congregational Church. FMI: 7562247.

Fri., April 8 — Food for Thought Film: Ingredients, 6:30 p.m., Denmark Arts Center.

Tue., April 12 —

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by Cheryl Harmon Naples Correspondent 207-210-7337 scoopharmon01@gmail.com

Bunny been good to you?

Hope everyone had a nice Easter and the “bunny” brought you lots of eggs to find.

Patience was here this weekend. We all colored and decorated eggs on Friday night. The Easter dinner was Saturday, and then the Easter bunny came early on Sunday and left many eggs for her to find.

Warmer weather this week — maybe spring is finally warming up, we’ll see. Jolene even heard peepers Sunday night. I believe the first day of fishing is coming up on April 1, although I did hear that some places have already opened fishing. Check with your local town office. Soon the smelts will be running; love them. If anyone gets some they don’t want I would love to have some, yummy. It’s been years.

The weekend before last, Jolene and I went to Bangor to see her new nephew Colby, the son of her brother DJ and his girlfriend. He was born six weeks ago and he was a month early. He weighed in at six pounds. He’s so little, but eats like a champ. He won’t be little for long.

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New Suncook School news The Italian Night at the New Suncook School was huge success, just by the number of cars parked around the school. The students who were my waiters were very much on the ball in taking orders and making sure we had everything we needed for a nice dining experience.

David Andrews, our chef for the night, put out great sauce and meatballs to the enjoyment of the people; great job. Every year the fifth grade students have this opportunity to take part in the tradition of Italian Night that has been held at the school for a long time. The tradition goes back to when Gary McDonald was principal. Many of the fifth graders who have taken part in this over the years now probably have children who have already or will take part in this special evening. These students leave New Suncook in the fall and enter Molly Ockett with happy memories.

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Songwriters Circle, 7:30 p.m., Denmark Arts Center.

FRYEBURG Fri., April 8 — Annual Fryeburg Academy Talent Show, 7 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy. FMI: 935-9232.

Sat., April 9 — Ben Damon Benefit Concert by FA student musician, 7 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy. FMI: 935-9232.

Tue., April 12 — 2016 District II Honors Jazz Festival, 7 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy.

HARRISON Tue., April 5 — Senior Social Extravaganza, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fire Station Community Room.

LOVELL Tue., April 5 — Talk by Brian Marcaurelle, Maine Island Trail Assn., 7 p.m., library.

NAPLES Sat., April 2 — Crochet With Us, 10 a.m. to noon, library.

Tue., April 5 — Teen Movie, 4 p.m., library.

Wed., April 6 — Bingo games start at American Legion, Rte. 11, doors open 5 p.m., games start 6:30 p.m.

Thur.-Sun., April 7-10 — LRHS Drama Club presents A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, 7 p.m. Thur.Sat. & 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun., Lake Region High School Auditorium.

Sat., April 9 — Introduction to Ancestry, 10 to 11 a.m., library.

Mon., April 11 — The Food Basket and Kyrie’s Kitchen, 1 to 3 p.m., Town Hall gym. FMI: 6153226.

Tue., April 12 — Scrabble, 7 p.m., library.

RAYMOND Thur., March 31 — Book Group, Out of Nowhere by Maria Padian, 7 p.m., library.

Wed., April 13 — An Evening with Tess Gerritsen, talking about Playing With Fire, 6:30 p.m., library. RSVP: 655-4283.

SEBAGO Mon., April 11 — Sebago (Special) Food Pantry, Nazarene Church, Rte. 114, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

SWEDEN Wed., April 6 — Sweden Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sweden Church basement, 137 Bridgton Rd. FMI: 647-4429, 647-5735.

WATERFORD Thur., March 31 — Books to Movie Night, To Kill a Mockingbird, 6 p.m., library.

Sat., April 9 — Let’s Talk About It: Judah P. Benjamin: The Jewish Confederate by Stephen Oates, 1 p.m., library.

AREA EVENTS Thur., March 31 — SCORE Marketing Workshop, 9 a.m., Norway Town Hall, Danforth St. FMI: 583-2978.

Fri.-Sun., April 1-3 — The Mennonite and the Bartender, 7:30 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m. Sat., Sun., Schoolhouse Arts Center, 16 Richville Rd., Standish.

Sat., April 2 — Sebago Trout Unlimited Conservation Event, 4 p.m., Camp Ketcha, 336 Black Point Rd., Scarborough. FMI: mstreeter212@gmail.com Sat., April 2 — Benefit Dinner & Chinese Auction for Alexis

Denmark Lions scholarships DENMARK — Denmark Lions Club scholarship applications are now available at the Denmark Town Office. The applications are open to any Denmark town residents or a child of an active Denmark Lions Club member in good standing for at least three years. The club issued $7,000 in scholarships for the 2015/2016 year.

The scholarship program was established over 40 years ago to provide financial assistance to students pursuing post-high school education. The application deadline is April 30. Instructions and the mailing address are with the applications.

Country living

AFTER HOURS — The Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce would like to thank Lakes Environmental Association for hosting this month’s After Hours event at their new science center on Willet Road in Bridgton. Pictured from left to right: Jenny O’Connor, LEA Membership Coordinator, Alyson Smith, Maine Lakes Science Center Project Manager, Steve Collins, Sue Mercer, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, and Kristine Karlsson, Chamber president.

Sing, dinner 5 p.m., auction 6:30 p.m., Legion Hall, Locke Mills.

Fri.-Sun., April 8-10 — Schoolhouse Arts Center presents Brighton Beach Memoirs, 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., 16 Richville Rd., Standish. FMI: 642-3743.

Sat., April 9 — Indoor Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., South Paris American Legion, Church St. Sat., April 9 — Maine Genealogical DIG (DNA Interest Group), 10 a.m. to noon, Gray Congregational Church Parish House. FMI: 239-1970.

Sat., April 9 — Oxford Hills Honey Bee Club, 1 p.m., Extension Ctr., Olson Rd., So. Paris.

Sat., April 9 — Community Church Supper, 4:30 and 5:30 p.m., East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, Rayville Rd. Sat., April 9 — Swingin’ Bears Square Dance, 7-10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine St., So. Paris.

Sat., April 9 — Bold Riley in concert, 7 p.m., No. Windham Union Church, 723 Roosevelt Trl., Windham. FMI: 892-7149.

Sun., April 10 — Country Music Competition, 1 p.m., Silver Spur, Mechanic Falls. FMI: 4901232.

Due to space limitations, the Ongoing Weekly calendar listing is available on our website at www. bridgton.com

New Chamber members

The Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome two new members, as follows: • Gagnon Heating & Air Conditioning, a geothermal leader.

This full-service heating and air conditioning company specializing in using technology to make use of our natural resources and remove our reliance on fossil fuels. Much of what they do involves geothermal heating and cooling systems to help cut oil consumption.

They also install radiant heat systems to keep your home warm and your driveway free from ice and snow buildup, and central air conditioning systems.

Gagnon has been installing geothermal systems since 2000, and is Maine’s geothermal leader, with over 200 systems installed. One of their installations received the first Gold Level LEEDS certificate in New England.

They are a member of the NEGPA (New England Geothermal Professional Association) and a member of the NBA. They perform design work to determine systems needs, including geothermal

heat pump needs, radiant heat and air system duct design. They also assist in well system design.

• Serenity Wellness Spa & Salon, Bridgton, specializes in holistic personal beauty care services. Their licensed, professional staff offers care for hair, skin, nails and body, everything from professional facials, waxing and makeup, bridal spa parties, massage, manicures, pedicures, gluten-free skin care products and much more.

They take pride in understanding a person’s wellness needs and developing a beauty package just for them.

• American Legion Post #155, Naples This nonprofit veterans organization on Route 11 is made up of The Legionnaires, Sons of The American Legion, Ladies Auxiliary and The Legion Riders. Their mission is to provide help and support to all veterans that are in need. In addition, they reach out to the community with donations and offer scholarships as well as volunteer help.

Obituary: Deanna O. Barker (Continued from Page 6A) and co-workers of Palm Aire.

She enjoyed sewing, knitting, plants, puzzles, reading, trips to Las Vegas and loved watching Big Papi play when the Red Sox would play in the spring in Fort Meyers. Dee also treasured summers at her home on Little Ossipee Lake in Waterboro.

Dee was a longtime member and volunteer of The Eagles, American Legion, Elks and the

Moose Club in Portland and Bradenton, Fla. She is survived by her partner, Vincent McKenna of Sarasota, Fla; her five children, Thomas Dutil of Hampton Falls, Cynthia Pettersen of Limerick, Patricia Dutil of Acton, Laurette Dutil of Casco and Catherine Spencer of North Berwick; 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and her brother, Richard Wentworth.

She was predeceased by her grandson and her brother, Bruce Wentworth.

A graveside memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, in the Pine Grove South Cemetery on West Road in Waterboro. Lunch in her honor will follow at the Oak Street Bistro in Alfred. Please visit www.RemickGendron.com to view Dee’s memorial website, to sign her tribute wall, or for directions.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Waterboro Historical Society, PO Box 498, North Waterboro, ME 04061.

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Students to exhibit at DAC

Teacher’s view: Opt out epidemic About the Writer: Dylan Ney of Portland is a teacher at Molly Ockett Middle School in Fryeburg.

The year is 1998. I am an eighth grade student in Portland. That Spring, I took the MEA test with my peers.

We marched into the cafeteria, sat in assigned seats, tested our skills in reading, writing and mathematics. Hundreds of us were challenged to see what we knew and what skills we had mastered over the first eight years of our education.

Fast forward to 2016. I am a middle school teacher proctoring a new MEA test. On the first day of testing, I administer the exam to 12 of my 22 homeroom students.

On the second day, I see that number decrease to six.

One might think that the flu has hit our school. No, our students are healthy. They are suffering from a different ailment — the opt-out epidemic.

I still remember the day I received my scores from the MEA test back in 1998. I was able to see my strengths and weaknesses and compare them to my peer group. I was proud to see how I did and my parents were proud of me, as well. After all, school is about stretching yourself, getting feedback and improving based on that feedback.

The MEA was just another reminder of what I needed to do to better myself.

For better or worse, these are high stakes tests. They inform policy decisions that impact current and future students as well as members of our communities; yet the popular decision among families today is to opt their child out of these tests. The reasoning is that the student would then spend the testing time catching up on work or getting ahead. These may seem like positives, but in a profession in which I am striving to help mold competent independent learners on a daily basis, I am all too aware that most of my students will not achieve these goals in a cafeteria populated by students from all grades with one adult to supervise them.

Some believe that testing takes away from time that students can be working close with their classroom teacher to meet and exceed standards. This is a reality, but with all the teachers proctoring tests, the opt-out is an illogical maneuver, not to mention that the test is designed to measure the same goals we are trying to meet in the classroom.

I understand that opting out is a form of protest against standardized testing and possibly the Common Core standards. However, these types of tests were given to me in my youth and they are not going away. They also predate the Common Core. These protests are misdirected.

The most unfortunate thing about the opt-out epidemic is that it is only hurting the people and the communities we are all striving to protect. Children do not benefit from extra study hall. Children do benefit from a challenge.

They benefit from failing. They benefit from success.

Communities do not benefit from their schools losing funding based on massive opt out rates. They do benefit from their next generation challenging themselves to succeed. They do benefit from that generation providing a civic duty in the form of test scores that allow major decision makers to make informed choices that impact us all.

The cure to the opt-out epidemic is an understanding that the system is not perfect, but that the good far outweighs the bad. Let’s keep our kids in the testing rooms and see what they are capable of.

ADVOCATING FOR THE ARTS — Students Emily St. John, Cody Bean and Dan Neault of Lake Region High School attended the State House for a special Arts Advocacy Day. Over 200 students were in attendance from around the state along with their families, arts educators and arts organization. Each county was represented by several students, and their task was to lobby their respective representative or senator of their district for arts in education. Pictured from left to right, Daniel Neault, Emily St. John, Carmel Collins (teacher) and Cody Bean.

Spring update

By Madelyn Litz, Director

SAD 61 & 72 Regional Adult and Community Education

OUTSTANDING MUSICIAN — The Lake Region Middle School Jazz Band competed at the States Jazz Festival on Saturday, March 19 in Newport. Singer Stefanie Ordway (pictured) received an “Outstanding Musicianship” award as the band supported her wonderfully in Girl From Ipanema. The Jazz Band will also play at the Art Show at Lake Region High School on May 25 and then play for students at Stevens Brook and Songo Locks elementary schools on May 31. From the Lake Region Middle School Concert Band, Morgan Cross made it to the Southern Maine Festival held at Westbrook High School; Michelle Burnell, Bradley White and Hunter Hills made it to the District II Festival held at Oxford Hill The plot displays many High School. classic elements of farce, including puns, the slamming of doors, cases of mistaken identity (frequently involving characters disguising themselves as one another), and satirical comments on social class.

Advance tickets are $8 for A bottle drive to benefit the Lake Region High School students and seniors over 65 Band trip to New York City will be held this Saturday, April ($10 at the door), $10 for 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. adults ($12 at the door), and Drop-off locations will be set up at the Casco Central Fire for families with children, Station on Route 121, the Naples Fire Station on Route 302, “family” tickets will be avail- and the Bridgton Fire Station off Main Street. able for $25 max. Advance Donors can also e-mail Shannon Avery at justshae73@ tickets are available at yahoo.com or call 671-2639 to set up a pickup time.

Aubuchon Hardware in Donations can also be made by dropping off returnable Naples, Bridgton Books, bottles and cans at Marston’s Redemption in Naples. Just Casco Village Variety and the tell them they are for the LRHS band, and they will credit Lake Region High School an account. Volunteers will also be making the rounds in all office. four towns.

LR Drama Club presents ‘Forum’ Get ready for a night of belly-laughing hilarious comedy when the Lake Region High School Drama Club, Ten Lakes Chiropractic Clinic, and Director Eugene Long bring to the stage A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum!

Performances at the Lake Region High Auditorium will be April 7, 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. and matinees April 9 and 10 at 2 p.m.

Inspired by the farces of the ancient Roman playwright Plautus (251–183 BC), the musical tells the bawdy story of a slave named Pseudolus and his attempts to win his freedom by helping his young master woo the girl next door.

Denmark-based photographer and teacher Jen Bartlett has collaborated with her Fryeburg Academy students for the latest gallery show to go up at the Denmark Arts Center.

Bartlett teaches photography and Biology at Fryeburg Academy in addition to her prolific career of portrait and nature photography. She and the other contributing artists will be attending the gallery show reception at 5 p.m. this Friday, April 1 to talk about their work with the public.

The event is free refreshments will be served.

The show will remain up at the DAC through midMay and can be seen during regular gallery hours on Saturdays from 12 to 5 p.m.

Bottles benefit LR Band NYC trip

Spring is here and Lake Region and Fryeburg Area Adult Ed is gearing up academic programming as we head towards graduation!

This year, we will hold commencement for our high school diploma and HiSET graduates at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, at Stevens Brook Elementary School’s gymnasium.

Some of our graduating students are from SAD 72 and we’re trying to accommodate the graduates and their families by holding graduation a bit closer to home!

Speaking of Fryeburg, we’ve signed an agreement with the Town of Fryeburg to use the Fryeburg Library on Thursdays from 2 to 8 p.m. The evening hours gives local students better access for academic remediation, HiSET testing, college transitions and career advising services.

Three workforce training classes in the health care field are in full swing at our Casco location: Medical Administrative Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant and Phlebotomy. As we plan for summer programming, we hope to continue to address workforce needs for our business community and will offer some of the summer programming at our Bridgton location in the Town Office lower conference room.

Rick Shepard and his Fire Science students are halfway through their firefighter training. If you see smoke rising, it might be his students conducting a live burn that is sure to be coming soon! We’ve lots of enrichment (our fun-to-take classes) happening, and we’re already thinking ahead to what our summer and fall programming will offer the residents of our communities.

Math remediation to prepare for college is ongoing as part of our College Transition Program. These services will run through the summer for our college transitions students preparing to enter college in the fall. All of our academic programming, testing, and college and career advising runs through the summer in both Casco, Bridgton and Fryeburg, so please give us a call if we can help you take that next step to improve your career opportunities. Remember that the more you learn, the more you earn!

Call us if you are interested in teaching a class, or if you and ADULT ED, Page 2B

DAY IN AUGUSTA — Serving as honorary pages at the CONGRATS TO THE HOOP CHAMPS — State Representative Phyllis Ginzler, R-Bridgton (right) and State state house in Augusta were Acadia Webb and Lauren Representative Christine Powers, D-Naples, presented a legislative sentiment to the Lake Region High School boys’ Roy. They are pictured with State Representative Phyllis Ginzler (R-Bridgton), who serves District 69. basketball team and their head coach, John Mayo. The team won the Class B State Championship for 2016.

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School & sports

Search for past ‘4th’ winners

AWARDS CEREMONY — The annual Student of the Month Recognition Ceremony and Dinner was jointly hosted by the Naples and Sebago Lions Clubs at the Naples American Legion Hall on Feb. 25. Lake Region H.S. Principal Erik Good thanked Lions for sponsoring this valuable program. Naples club president David Aiken honored Laura Hunt, Keyana Prescott and Daniel Neault (not in attendance), while Sebago club president Ben Bowditch honored Matthew Stenger, Devynn Turner and Molly Christensen. Pictured are: (front, left to right) Devynn, Keyana and Molly; back row, Mr. Aiken, Matthew, Laura, Principal Good and Mr. Bowditch.

Senior College spring classes

HONORARY PAGES — Windham Christian Academy students Paul Sanborn of Windham (left) and Caleb Hawley of Casco, served as Honorary Pages in the Maine Senate on March 3 as guests of Sen. Bill Diamond of Windham. The Honorary Page program gives students an opportunity to participate in the process and interact with Legislators. Honorary Pages have the opportunity to see what it is like to work on the floor of the Senate and be part of a legislative session.

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By Allen Crabtree Registration for classes is now open for the Spring Term at the Senior College at Bridgton.

Five classes are offered — Not your Mother’s Card Catalog, The Quintessential Safari, A Spring Medley of Topics, Beloved, and Living on a Restless Earth.

The library class will meet for two Mondays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on April 11 and 18 at the Bridgton Public Library and costs $10. The other four classes will meet from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. once a week for four weeks, Tuesdays through Fridays, April 12 to May 5 at the Magic Lantern Theater Pub at 9 Depot Street, Bridgton.

Each of the other four classes has a fee of $15. All classes are open to Senior College members.

Not Your Mother’s Card Catalog with Betsy Morris and Allison Griffin, Mondays, April 11 and 18, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Bridgton Public Library, 64 Main Street.

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been mailed to all previous winners for whom an address has been determined. Those addresses range from Maine to Florida, and from Florida to California, Arizona.

Colorado, Idaho, and New Zealand. The search included contacting the race founders, Phoebe and Jerry Levine, who will participate in this year’s race, and with longtime Race Director, Jay Spenciner.

The search continues for the six missing winners: 1979 Barbara Cooper; 1979 Walt White and Christine Russell; 1981 and 1985 winner Andy Halpin; 1989 and 1993 Charlotte Thomas; and 1995 Cynthia Morehead.

Anyone who might know the location or contact information for any of these individuals is asked to contact the race at fouronthefourth@ yahoo.com In other race news, Cossey reports that more than 500 runners registered for the race by Jan. 22, eight days after registration opened.

Also, this year, 150 technical T-shirts and an unlimited number of cotton T-shirts can be purchased online at the time of registration. Both shirts will have the unique 40th anniversary design for this year’s race. Online sale of cotton T-shirts will end on May 15.

strate a few of those resources, ranging from genealogy/ancestry, novelist, The Bridgton News (digitized and searchable back to 1871), downloadable audiobooks and e-books available anytime from anywhere.

Join Betsy and Allison as they guide you through a wealth of library resources. There is a class limit of 15 so register early.

Betsy Morris retired to Bridgton after a 35-year career in public, special and academic libraries. Her passion was library technology, but included stints in manuscripts and archives, bookmobiles and library systems.

Allison Griffin is head librarian and director of the Bridgton Public Library.

The Quintessential African Safari with Wil Strathmann, Tuesdays, April 12 to May 3, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Magic Lantern Theater Pub. An extensive look at wild animal safaris in Tanzania and Botswana, including Giraffe Manor in Kenya and Victoria Falls in Zambia during the spring of 2015. A large collection of vivid photographs and daily adventures over a AUTHORS VISIT STEVENS BROOK — Barbie Forney three-week span make this an read one of her books, The Gambo Way, to first graders SENIOR, Page 3B at Stevens Brook Elementary School for Read Across America. All grades were visited by guest authors: Leah PROPERTIES Haney, Cheryl Johnson, Walt Bannon, Mary Atkinson and Leigh Macmillen Hayes.

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As part of the planning for the 40th anniversary of the Bridgton 4 on the Fourth Road Race, the Race Committee decided to invite all previous winners of the race to participate in this year’s celebration.

The challenge was to find all of the previous winners. Race Director, Jim Cossey and other committee members embarked on a search for 58 individual winners — 29 men winners and 29 women. The search used race records, Google and WhitePages.com, digital files of The Bridgton News (available on the Bridgton Public Library’s website), information from the Maine Running Club and lots of phone calls and e-mails.

Many of the female winners were single, but have since married so they have different last names that made the search for those individuals more challenging. Also certain last names are more prevalent in the American population, thus complicating the search effort for those individuals. The effort has paid off with the location of all but two of the male winners and four of the female winners. Unfortunately, one male winner, Andy Palmer, who won the 1989 race, has passed away.

Letters of invitation have

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Adult Ed news (Continued from Page 1B) your circle of friends want to take a class and need help finding an instructor! Wouldn’t a sushi class sound like fun? Call to give us your ideas!

Upcoming classes at Lake Region Adult Ed. There’s still time to register! Check out our website for class details and pricing: lakeregion-fryeburg.maineadulted.org Beginning April 5: • Certified Residential Medication Aide • Building and Delivering a Keynote (public speaking) • Coastal Navigation • Tax-free Investing: It’s not what you make, it’s what you keep!

• Buy Land and Build Your Home Beginning April 16: NRA Certified First Steps Beginning April 27: Ugly Chair Paint Party Contact Madelyn Litz, director of SAD 61 and 72 Regional Adult & Community Education, 1437 Poland Spring Road, Casco, ME 04015, at 627-4291, ext. 24 or fax 627-3113.

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Senior College (Continued from Page 2B) extraordinary African travelogue. In Dr. Strathmann’s words, “It was the trip of a lifetime!”

Wil Strathmann is a graduate of Harvard Medical School. He practiced psychiatry and psychoanalysis and worked in criminal psychiatry in Washington, D.C., and taught in various institutions there.

A Spring Medley — Four Fascinating Presentations on Wednesdays, April 13 to May 4, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Magic Lantern Theater Pub. • April 13 — The Hidden Treasures of Korean Art and Modern Korea, Younhee Shin. A documentary film on Korean art, ancient and modern, plus a look at modern-day South Korea’s industrial achievement, will be the highlights of this cultural presentation. An added treat, following the film, will be traditional Korean refreshments. The program is sponsored by the Korean Spirit & Culture Promotion Project, a nonprofit organization that has presented hundreds of programs throughout the United States, often under the auspices of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.

• April 20 — Secrets of a Weekly Newspaper Revealed with There is a nice beach on the shores of Upper Greeley Pond.

(Photo by Allen Crabtree) Mike Corrigan. Ever wonder how a weekly newspaper comes together? The cycle is kind of five-eighths miracle, one-eighth talent, one-eighth sweat and one eighth cold sweat — with this formula promptly forgotten each Wednesday night, until rediscovered along about Thursday noon. Mike will talk about two local papers of his acquaintance, The Bridgton News and The Advertiser Democrat. The past, present and future of the weekly paper will also be a subject of the session.

Mike Corrigan is a former editor and retired writer for The “Thanks for the hiking nate logging stripped the Bridgton News, for which he worked for more than three decades. columns, but I don’t know mountains bare.

His work won nearly a hundred Maine Press Association awards. that I would ever attempt ice “I never see the tree yit • April 27 — Loon Echo Land Trust: Conserving Land and climbing,” read one comment that didn’t mean a damned Community Values with Carrie Walia and Jon Evans. sight more to me I received.

Executive Director Carrie Walia and Stewardship Manager goin’ under the saw There are a number of Jon Evans will host a presentation on land and watershed con- readers who have told me than it did standin’ on a servation in the northern Sebago Lake region, and why it matters they follow these hiking col- mountain” to current and future generations. Land acquisition projects, con- umns and have been inspired — J.E. Henry, Timber servation easements with private landowners, land stewardship to venture out to try some of Baron and management will be discussed.

This beautiful spot came the hikes on their own. Not Carrie Walia — Since 2008, Carrie has been leading the orga- many of these readers, how- within a hairbreadth of being nization as it has doubled the acres of land protected to 6,500, ever, are up to the rock- and logged and despoiled. The while actively involving municipalities, businesses and other ice-climbing outings I’ve fea- J.E. Henry Company began organizations in conservation work in the region. tured in the last few weeks. logging operations in the Jon D. Evans has been overseeing land management and And so, to balance things out Zealand Valley in 1881, and volunteer programs for LELT since 2008. A native of Bridgton this week, I’m featuring a moved to the Lincoln area and a graduate of LRHS, he currently resides in South Bridgton. very easy hike to a pretty pair in 1892, where the Henrys • May 4 — Defense and the Rise of New Technologies with of mountain ponds that just bought thousands of acres John Doughty. of virgin timber in the about anyone could do.

From robotic planes to cyber weapons to 3D printing and The Greeley Ponds, in Pemigewasset River valley. human enhancement, new game-changing technologies are the Mad River Notch off the They developed sawmills moving from science fiction to battlefield reality — all during an Kancamagus Highway, are and a paper mill in Lincoln age of fiscal austerity. What are the “killer applications” of the true scenic wonders. The and had been clear cutting 21st century battlefield, and what are the issues that our country Greeley Ponds are a designat- timberlands all up and down must navigate in adapting to them? ed White Mountain National the mountain valleys in the John Doughty is the director of Research and Chair of the Forest Scenic Area. The area. Their East Branch and Investment Committee at R.M. Davis in Portland. John’s interest Forest Service defines Scenic Lincoln Railroad laid rail Denmark Mountain Hiker Allen Crabtree looking in history and foreign policy issues has led to his memberships Areas as: places of outstand- lines throughout the area to at the Greeley Pond map at a lunch break. and board positions on the World Affairs Council of Maine and ing or unique beauty that haul logs and pulp to the (Photo by Rick Dennen) the Camden Conference, among others. He received his under- require special management mills in Lincoln. Any timgraduate degree, cum laude, in Government and Legal Studies to preserve their qualities. ber within hauling distance YEAR ROUND HOME OR VACATION ESCAPE! and History from Bowdoin College, and holds a master’s degree This type area will be main- of the railroad was cut. When in Business Administration from the University of Chicago. tained as nearly as possible J.E. Henry died in 1912, the Toni Morrison’s “Beloved” with Ken Gibbs, Thursdays, April in an undisturbed condition. Henry family sold their oper14 to May 5, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Magic Lantern Theater Nestled in a grove of old ation to the Parker Young Pub. growth trees and framed Company in 1917.

Beloved (1987), by Nobel Prize winner Toni Morrison, is a in the towering cliffs of The new company consignificant multicultural novel that explores the extreme emo- Mount Osceola and Mount tinued logging and in 1925 tional costs of slavery in the United States. The novel has been Kancamagus, they are one purchased 22,000 acres of described as a “ghost story, history lesson, mother epic…” with of nine designated White timberland in the Waterville a handsaw and an ice pick ominously mixed into the narrative. Mountain National Forest area from the International Class discussion of this provocative novel will be augmented Scenic Areas. The trail to the Paper Company. Included in by viewing the movie Beloved, produced in 1991, directed by two ponds is short with an this sale were the Mad River BRIDGTON — Immaculate year round home or vacation escape! Features 3 bedrooms and full bath. Large modern kitchen with Corian countertop. Bright livJonathan Demme, starring Oprah Winfrey and Danny Glover. easy grade, passing through a Notch and the area around Book is available, free of charge, at Bridgton Books, 140 forest of towering red spruce, the Greeley Ponds. Much ing area with skylights opens to large deck with gazebo for entertaining. Garage is great to store vehicles or boats. Enjoy access to beautiful Moose Pond, tennis Main Street. Read as much as you wish before the first class. yellow birch, maples and of it had not been logged Ken Gibbs is a frequent presenter for Senior College. He is white pine reminiscent of and it was considered prime court and swimming pool through Knights Hill Assoc. Shawnee Peak skiing is a retired professor of American Literature at Worcester State the trees that once covered land. Parker Young began moments away and Bridgton Village offers great restaurants, movie theatre, shopping and more. Visit http://knightshill.net for more information. $159,900 University in Massachusetts. the White Mountains before making plans to extend their MLS #1255049. Call Tracy Cox at (207) 749-9855 for more information.

Living on a Restless Earth: A Look at Geologic Hazards widespread and indiscrimiRAMBLES, Page 4B and Disasters — Past, Present and Future with Jim Dover, 100 Main Street at Anne Plummer Fridays, April 15 to May 6, & Associates Bridgton, ME 04009 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Magic Lantern Theater Pub. (207) 647-3311 207-693-5200 18 Olde Village West, Naples 04055 This class will consider the (800) 660-3315 (Maine) or info@mainerealestate.me www.mainerealestate.me nature, origins and implica(800) 486-3312 (outside Maine) tions of recurring natural hazards, such as unstable ground and erosion, landslides and debris flows, sinkholes and karst development, flooding, earthquakes and volcanic erupNEW LISTING tions. Some of the great geologic events of the past will be described, based on geologic NT RFRO and historic records. Ongoing WATE CABIN LOG efforts to deal with current hazards, and the problems of developing public policy to Harrison – Long Lake Post & prepare for and mitigate potenBeam w/204 ft. ftg., open conHarrison – Use your imagination D E PON tial future disasters on the local, cept, brick fplc., cath. ceiling & w/24’x36’ shell: a camp, getaway, Waterford – Waterfront parcel on MOOS national and global scales, will wrap-around deck. 3BR, 3BA, McWain Lake, combining 2 lots with home, etc. It’s ready to finish as be open to group discussion.

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Harrison – 3BR, 1BA ranch Bridgton is the hometown proT Bridgton – Lots of potential! Long Spacious end unit, 2BR, den, gram for anyone 50 years or situated on quiet country road on FRON ATER W E Lake cottage getaway with 205 ft. 2BA, open concept, deck overolder in Bridgton and surround1 ac. Detached 2-car garage with PRIM subdividable ftg.! 2BR, 1BA, fplc., looking 1st tee. Park your golf cart separate doors to access mower ing Lake Region communities.

Membership is open to any screened porch. $499,900 & car in 2-car gar. $164,900 or snowmobile. Private. $128,000 senior in the Lake Region.

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Yoga, it’s not just a workout

By Jane Engelman Amy Figoli, a longtime Bridgton resident and veteran yoga teacher, has opened the doors to Threads of Yoga, a new studio offering a diverse array of classes, teachings and opportunities for yogic exploration at 118 Main Street in Bridgton.

Amy has been studying and teaching yoga for over AMY FIGOLI has opened 12 years in the community, a new studio, Threads of with a strong education in Yoga, on Main Street. and devotion to Prajna Yoga.

She brings an opportunity for

growth and personal exploration to all of her students.

“I am excited to provide a space for people to meet the complexities of what’s inside all of us. Yoga is not just a workout, it’s a practice of self discovery,” Amy said.

Classes are offered in the beautiful new studio for students of all levels from first timers to seasoned practitioners.

“You don’t have to be flexible to do yoga. That is what the practice is for, to become flexible both in body and in mind; but it is a practice and you must give it time,” she said.

The outcome is reduced stress and anxiety as students develop their practice to become still and also begin to SUNSHINE AWARD recipient at Bridgton Hospital this year is Bridgette Letarte. She is pictured with (left to right) Glenda Trombley, Jill Rollins, director of Nursing, and YOGA, Page 5B Norma Sicotte.

CNA brings the sunshine to job Bridgton Hospital presented its most recent Sunshine Award to Bridgette Letarte, CNA. The Sunshine Award was established to reward and celebrate the extraordinary skills and compassionate care given by technical support staff.

Sunshine Award recipients consistently demonstrate compassion, patient and family focused care, passion about life, patient advocacy, and their support of all health care team members.

Like so many people work-

ing at Bridgton Hospital, the Sunshine Award recipient loves her work, and loves being part of a great team. A graduate of Lake Region High School, Bridgette was nominated by a patient’s family member, who said, “I have been a patient, as well as a family member worried about a loved one, and we were shown the highest level of love, concern, compassion and professional service.

There isn’t a CNA or tech at Bridgton Hospital who does not deserve this award, yet

one person stood out in my mind during the final days of my husband’s life. Bridgette Letarte gave of herself to my husband to the very end. She checked on him quite often, even when he seemed okay.

She would offer water, coffee, a snack and make sure everything was available before she left. Her efforts and concern were so evident to our family, and she even came in to say her last goodbye on that final day of my husband’s celebration of his life service.”

The writer added, “ I also learned that of Bridgette’s unfailing desire to be a part of Bridgton Hospital’s spectacular team when I heard that she stopped Jill Rollins at Hannaford, where she was working at the time, to tell her that she had applied, saying that she really wanted to work at and be a part of our hospital.

Her desire shows through in so many ways. It’s been an honor to have met Bridgette and an honor to nominate her to be our Sunshine.”

Senior Rambles: Greeley Pond

(Continued from Page 3B) Hancock Branch line from Logging Camp 12 some 14½ miles through the Mad River Notch and the Greeley Ponds to access the timber in this new tract. Logging Camp 12 had operated from 1903 to 1908 and was only a little more than a mile from the ponds (the camp was located near where the Greeley Ponds parking lot on the Kancamagus Highway is located today).

By the early 1900s, much of the White Mountains had been logged and wild fires in the tops, slash and branches left after clear cutting had burned over much of the land that is now the White Mountain National Denmark Mountain Hiker Susan Gassett at the Forest. The blackened hillshores of Lower Greeley Pond. (Photo by Rick Dennen) sides, streams clogged with

ashes and debris, and valley flooding from denuded slopes prompted vociferous outcries from the public.

Pressure over the indiscriminate destruction of the forest led Congress to pass the Weeks Act in 1911, and the Forest Service began buying tracts of land from the timber companies, often land that had been cut over and burned. In 1928, Congress approved funding the purchase of 22,000 acres from the Parker Young Company, including the Mad River Notch and Greeley Ponds.

The primeval forest around the Greeley Ponds today reminds visitors of what the White Mountains area used to look like before logging. Hurricanes in 1938 and 1950 damaged some of

the old growth forest but the area around the ponds retains its wild appearance and many old trees remain. Hiking the trail to the ponds is almost like walking in a cathedral as you pass through groves of mature trees. Here and there are the trunks of huge white pine lying on the forest floor, that were felled in one of the storms.

I encourage you to take your family to the Greeley Ponds on an outing soon.

Enjoy the ancient forest and the pretty mountain ponds, and appreciate the efforts taken years ago to preserve this area in its pristine condition for future generations to enjoy.

Greeley Ponds in Grafton County, Livermore, NH Difficulty – Easy Trail distance – 1.6 miles to Upper Greeley Pond, 2.1 miles to Lower Greeley Pond Hiking time – 50 minutes

to Upper Greeley Pond, 1 hour 10 minutes to Lower Greeley Pond Elevation – 2,180 feet Vertical gain – 280 feet Coordinates – 44° 00’ 25’’ N 71° 30’ 17’’ W Topographic Map – USGS Mount Osceola 7.5-minute quad Directions to the trailhead: From Conway, N.H., take the Kancamagus Highway (NH Route 112) west toward Lincoln, N.H. for 25.7 miles. After crossing through Kancamagus pass, there is a hairpin turn that descends rapidly. The trailhead is on the left at a broad sweeping turn to the right. Parking is limited and costs $3. It is not a large parking lot and this is a popular trail. Coming from the west, the trailhead is nine miles east of Lincoln on the Kancamagus Highway.

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(Continued from Page 3B) only the spring 2016 session.

Copies of brochures with descriptions of the Spring Session course offerings as well as a Registration Form are available at the Bridgton Library and at the Senior College website www. seniorcollegeatbridgton.org. Registrations are due by April 9 and should be mailed with a check to Senior College at Bridgton, P.O. Box 308, Bridgton, ME 04009. If you have questions, contact Kappy Sprenger, Senior College Registration, at 647-5593.

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Yoga studio

PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE 2016–17 SCHOOL BUDGET Monday, April 4, 2016 6:00 P.M. Lake Region Vocational Center Great Room

(Continued from Page 4B) move with awareness, as well as alleviating aches and pains.

Amy’s approach to the practice is to apply the teachings with mindfulness and experience the classes as medicine for the body and mind.

From multi-month intensive workshops to experiencing Yoga Nidra, to a growing schedule of weekly classes including all levels, gentle community classes and meditation, Amy strives to provide the community with ample opportunity to arrive on the mat.

You can find more information about Amy Figoli and her new studio, Threads of Yoga, at www.threadsofyoga.net or on Facebook. You may also reach out to her with any questions 650-7708. The studio is located adjacent to The Bridgton News office and across the street from the Bridgton Public Library.

TOWN OF BRIDGTON 3 CHASE STREET, SUITE 1 BRIDGTON, MAINE 04009

Notice of Public Hearing

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES Public Hearing

The Board of Selectpersons will hold a meeting on April 4, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., at the Municipal Office Building located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda: 1. An application for a Liquor License for Nancy’s Sports Pub & Grill, submitted by Nancy Laurent, to be located at 1124 Roosevelt Trail.

2. An application for a Special Amusement Permit for Nancy’s Sports Pub & Grill.

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

Public welcome.

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The Bridgton Community Center seeks members for its Board of Directors. We are looking for a few volunteer board members to strengthen our commitment to provide programs and services for the community. Be part of a team that is growing in a growing community. If you can contribute your time and leadership to help us move forward, we would like to meet with you. Applications may be obtained at the Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot Street, Bridgton.

The Bridgton Community Center is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.

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Public Notice: Please take notice that Daniel Craffey, PO Box 177, Naples, ME 04055, Phone #207-310-0925, is intending to file a Stormwater Law permit application with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to the provisions of 38 M.R.S.A. § 420-D on or about March 28, 2016.

The application is for three new storage buildings and associated gravel parking areas at the following location: Route 302 in Naples, Maine, behind Aubuchon Hardware and Family Dollar.

A request for a public hearing or a request that the Board of Environmental Protection assume jurisdiction over this application must be received by the Department in writing, no later than 20 days after the application is found by the Department to be complete and is accepted for processing. A public hearing may or may not be held at the discretion of the Commissioner or Board of Environmental Protection. Public comment on the application will be accepted throughout the processing of the application.

The application will be filed for public inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection’s office in Portland during normal working hours.

A copy of the application may also be seen at the municipal offices in Naples, Maine. Written public comments may be sent to the regional office in Portland where the application is filed for inspection: MDEP, Southern Maine Regional Office, 312 Canco Road, Portland, ME 04103.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

All applications and forms must be postmarked no later than April 1st, 2016, if you are applying for any exemption or entry into a current use program.

PUBLIC NOTICE

ARTICLE 3. Shall the following amendment to the Town’s Zoning Ordinance be enacted? Section 5.6A is amended to read: “On any site with a slope of 10% or more, and or within the shoreland zone. all activities which involve filling, grading, excavation or other similar activities which result in unstabilized soil conditions and which require a permit shall require a written soil erosion and sedimentation control plan.

TOWN OF WATERFORD HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION

New applicants for the Maine Homestead Exemption Program have until April 1, 2016, to apply at the town office.

VETERANS

Veterans who are 62 before April 1, 2016, and widows of veterans who would have been 62 and never filed for an exemption should do so before April 1, 2016.

An Assessor will be at the Town Office from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 1, 2016, for the purpose of taxpayers declaring their property. Maine Survey Consultants will have a representative available to work on tax maps and meet with taxpayers with questions or changes. 2T12

3 CHASE STREET, SUITE 1 BRIDGTON, MAINE 04009

PUBLIC NOTICE

BID REQUEST The Town of Bridgton is seeking proposals for the replacement of a 45'x50' concrete slab at the Bridgton Transfer Station located at 118 Sandy Creek Road, Bridgton, Maine, known as Bridgton Tax Map 5 Lot 81. Full Specifications are available on the Town of Bridgton website at www.bridgtonmaine.org Sealed proposals, clearly marked “Transfer Station – Concrete Slab,” must be submitted to Town Manager, Town of Bridgton, Three Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, Maine 04009, until Thursday, April 14, 2016, at 2:00 p.m., at which place and time all proposals shall be opened and read aloud. Three (3) originals must be supplied by each respondent.

4. The Town of Casco has submitted an application for Site Plan approval to allow for the construction of a new Town Office on property known as Map 38, Lot 33 and commonly known as 635-637 Meadow Road. The property is located in the Village Zone. This matter is a continuation from the March 14, 2016 meeting.

5. Thomas F. Smith, Esq., has submitted an application for Sketch Plan Review/Pre-application Review on behalf of Brian and Beverly Chamberlain to permit conversion of property known as Settlers Village from a Contract Zoning Agreement to an 8-Lot Major Subdivision. The property is located in a Contract Zone and is known as Map 8. Lot 14-A. 2T13

By virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated November 16, 2015, entered December 7, 2015 in the Maine District Court at Bridgton, Civil Action, Docket No. BRIDC-RE-14-139, in an action brought by 14 CHURCH STREET REALTY, LLC, Plaintiff, against ERIC T. STANICKI and MELISSA M. STANICKI, Defendants, for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage Deed dated December 14, 2011, and recorded in the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds in Book 29239, Page 211, the statutory ninety (90) day period having elapsed without redemption, notice is hereby given that there will be sold at public sale at the offices of Michael G. Friedman, Esq., P.A., 103 Main Street, Unit #4, Bridgton, Maine, on April 22, 2016, at 1:00 P.M., all and singular the premises described in said Mortgage Deed and being situate at 14 Church Street in Bridgton, Maine.

The property shall be sold to the highest bidder at the sale. The deposit to bid is nonrefundable as to the highest bidder and shall be $5,000.00, to be paid by certified or bank cashier’s check payable to 14 Church Street Realty, LLC, at the time and place of sale. The mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the time of the sale, to convey to the next highest bidder upon default of the successful bidder to complete the sale and to reject any and all bids. The highest bidder will be required to execute a purchase and sale

ARTICLE 2. Shall an ordinance entitled “TOWN OF DENMARK WIND ENERGY FACILITY MORATORIUM ORDINANCE” be enacted? 30-A M.R.S.A. § 3002(3). (A copy of the ordinance is available at the Town Clerk’s office).

ARTICLE 4. Shall the following amendment to the Town’s Zoning Ordinance be enacted? Section 7.4 is amended to read: “When work has begun prior to issuance of a permit, the fee of the permit shall double and the Town reserves the right to pursue any other remedies available to it under applicable laws. The Denmark Board of Selectmen have the authority to amend the fee schedule upon recommendation of the Planning Board and the Code Enforcement Officer.” s/Alvina Day, Town Clerk

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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE PURSUANT TO 14 M.R.S.A. 6323

3. Wayne T. Wood, as agent for MECAP LLC, has submitted an application for An Amendment to an Approved Subdivision to divide Lot 6 of said Plan into two lots.

The original Lot 6 will contain 2.8 acres and the newlycreated lot will contain 3.1 acres. The property is shown on the Tax Map as Map 4, Lot 23-6. The property is commonly known as 3 Graystone Drive and is located in Residential and LRR zones. This matter is a continuation from the March 14, 2016 meeting.

To act on the following four articles: ARTICLE 1. To choose a moderator to preside at said meeting.

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2. Approval of March 14, 2016 Minutes

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING April 13, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at the Denmark Municipal Building

If you have any questions you can contact 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.

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Inquiries should be directed to Robert Fitzcharles Sr., Transfer Station Manager, at 207-647-8276, during regular business hours of Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 2T13

1. Call to Order

Nomination papers are available at the Casco Town Office for the following offices: • Two (2) members of the Board of Selectmen for three (3) year terms.

• One (1) member for the MSAD #61 School Board for a three (3) year term.

• One (1) member for the Casco-Naples Transfer Station Council for a three (3) year term.

The filing deadline for nomination papers is by the close of business hours at the Casco Town Office on May 2, 2016.

TOWN OF DENMARK

The Town reserves the right to waive any informalities in the proposal process and will award the contract(s) based upon those proposals that meet and are in the best interest of the Town of Bridgton.

AGENDA Public Hearing Casco Planning Board April 11, 2016 Casco Community Center 940 Meadow Road 7:00 P.M.

Nomination Papers

PUBLIC NOTICE

ATTENTION BRIDGTON PROPERTY OWNERS

DECLARATION DAY

NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE

6. Other.

3 CHASE STREET, SUITE 1 BRIDGTON, MAINE 04009

Applications are available at the Town Office OR at www.bridgtonmaine.org

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

FMI 647-3116.

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TOWN OF CASCO

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agreement at the time 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 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 of 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 rightsof-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 Town of Bridgton and all real estate transfer taxes assessed on the transfer.

Information regarding the terms and conditions of the sale of this property may be obtained by contacting the offices of Michael G. Friedman, Esq., P.A. at (207) 647-8360.

Dated: March 9, 2016 /s/ Michael G. Friedman, Esq. Attorney for 14 Church Street Realty, LLC 103 Main Street, Unit #4 Bridgton, ME 04009 (207) 647-8360 3T11

PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE CROOKED RIVER SCHOOL PROJECT Tuesday, April 5, 2016 7:00 P.M. Lake Region High School Gymnasium ****************** OPEN HOUSE AT CROOKED RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Wednesday, April 6, 2016 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHEROKEE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2016-CP-11-0144 Mark McMurray and Joy McMurray, Plaintiff vs.

Mark W. Edwards and Betty N. Edwards, and Richard Roe, representing all unknown persons having or claiming to have any right, title, or interest in or to, or lien upon the real estate described herein, their heirs and assigns, and all other persons or entities entitled to claim under, by or through the above-named Defendant(s), and all other persons or entities unknown claiming any right, title, interest, estate, in or lien upon the real estate described herein Defendant SUMMONS and NOTICES OF FILING Action to Quiet Title TO THE DEFENDANTS MARK W. EDWARDS and BETTY N. EDWARDS SUMMONS YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this action, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the said Complaint on the Subscriber at his office at 225 E. Floyd Baker Boulevard, Gaffney, South Carolina, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

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Shoreland Zoning Application/Site Plan Review – Submitted by Brian and Tracy Williams, Owners of The Village Tie Up Market –Dock Reconfiguration and Expansion in the Limited Commercial District – Map 45, Lot 75 Main Street, Harrison

REALTORS GIVE BACK TO COMMUNITY — Continuing a tradition of giving back to the communities in which they live and work, the Western Maine Board of Realtors and the Maine Association of Realtors gave two checks totaling $1,825 to the “Keep ME Warm” fund at their March 9 meeting. Local realtor Cheryl Willey presented the funds to Lisa McGee of Community Concepts prior to the membership meeting. State Representative Phyllis Ginzler of Bridgton (District 69), provided the realtors with an update on current housingrelated issues in the Legislature. Ms. Ginzler serves on the Judiciary Committee and is co-chairman of the Commission to End Student Hunger. More than 60 realtors attended both the membership meeting and the Continuing Education three-hour class, “Top Ten Reasons You Are Not Having A Closing Today,” that followed. A portion of each registration fee is donated to the “Keep ME Warm” fund. The meeting and class were held at the Olde Mill Tavern in Harrison.

The Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at the Municipal Building located at 10 Iredale Street, in Bridgton, to accept oral and written comments on an application from Depot Street Tap House (18B Depot Street) for a Special Amusement Permit (live entertainment).

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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDE(S), AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by Plaintiff.

YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to answer the foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff will move for a general Order of Reference of the cause to a Special Referee for the aforesaid County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53, SCRCP, specifically provide that the said Special Referee is authorized and empowered, to enter a final judgment in this case and any appeal from the final judgment entered herein to be made directly to the Supreme Court.

Gregory H. Patterson, LLC Attorney for the Plaintiff 225 E. Floyd Baker Blvd.

Gaffney, SC 29340 864-488-1118 TO THE DEFENDANTS, MARK W. EDWARDS and BETTY N. EDWARDS NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lis Pendens, Civil Cover Sheet, Summons and Complaint in this action were filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Cherokee County, South Carolina on March 17, 2016.

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The Harrison Planning Board will review the following Agenda Items on April 6, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., at the Harrison Town Office Meeting Room:

Shoreland Zoning Application – Submitted by David Legg – Proposed Dock Modification in the Limited Commercial District – Map 45, Lot 83-A Main Street, Harrison

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MAINE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 61

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.

CUSTODIAL/MAINTENANCE — Worker for mid-April through October. Call 647-5048.

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HELP WANTED — Anticipated and current employment opportunities Maine School Administrative District 72, Fryeburg, Me. Posted on our website: www. msad72.org tf5 BRAY’S IS LOOKING — for bartenders, wait staff, hosts, bussers, event coordinator, kitchen staff. Apply at braysbooking@yahoo.com or in person.

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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

WAIT STAFF — full-time, yearround wait staff wanted for Punkin Valley Restaurant. Apply in person, Route 302, West Bridgton. tf6

ODD JOBS — By the hour, day, week or job. Also power washing.

Free estimates. Call 627-4649.

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TREES CUT DOWN — brush cutting and removal, lot clearing, light trucking and more. Call 5956t9x 8321.

SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR Classified line ads are now posted — looking for plumbing and elecon our website at NO EXTRA trical work in the local area. Call tf9 CHARGE! www.bridgton.com 647-8026.

HELP WANTED

CLEANING PERSON — needed for Camp Encore-Coda in Sweden. Late June through mid August. 15-20 hours per week, mornings. For more information please contact James Saltman at: jamie@encore-coda.com tf12

OASIS CHILDCARE/CASCO — Summer rate $135/wk. including breakfast, lunch and snacks.

Weekly field trips, bowling, fishing, zip-line, bounce house and more exciting activities for your child to enjoy. See us on Facebook FIREWOOD — $225 per or contact Kelly Kaeser at 207cord green. Ask about volume 329-2658 for more information. discount. 2 cord minimum tf13 for delivery. 207-925-1138. westernmainetimberlands.com FOR RENT

tf13 BRIDGTON — Single-bedroom FIREWOOD — Green. Cut, split apartment, convenient location. and delivered. $190 a cord. Call No dogs. Off-street parking. Utili515-0779.

8t11x ties included. $775 month plus GUNS AND AMMO — 22LR 1-month security deposit, referencand 22WMR in stock, Kel Tec es a must. Contact Shannon 207KSG shotguns in stock. Judge 461-0025 or Victor 207-650-8071.

27t4x 45LC/410 $359.99, Beretta 92fs $594.99, AK47 rifles and pistols starting at $649.00. Windham Weaponry MPC AR15. Large selection of handguns, rifles and A Little Bit of shotguns. Class 3 FFL dealer with SOT. Class 3 suppressors/silencers.

This, A Little Shop located in Fryeburg Village.

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

FOR SALE

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

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BRIDGTON — Commercial lease available. A stand-alone, 1,400 sq. ft. building is available for lease in Bridgton. Large, sunny open layout. Energy-efficient, AC/ heat, and plenty of parking. Great location across from the hospital situated adjacent to 17 acres of groomed hiking trails. Many potential uses. Located at 86 South High Street, Bridgton. Call Joseph Chisari at 207-890-9192. tf8

casco — Furnished 2-bedroom apartment. No pets. Heat and cold water included. $700 per month plus $350 security and electricity.

Inquire at 627-4149 or 595-6286.

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DENMARK — 3-bedroom, 2nd floor apartment. Heat/hot water/ trash/plowing included. Peaceful country setting with water views, walk to town beach. Town park is 400 feet away. Full monthly rent is $910 but the rental unit is subsidized by the Maine State Housing Authority based on your monthly income. Your income must be less than $20,700 to qualify. Quiet pets are ok but sorry, no dogs are allowed. A $500 security deposit is required. Please call for more information: 508-947-3796. 4t11x CASCO — Completely furnished rooms, heat, lights & cable TV included. $125 weekly. No pets. Call cell, 207-595-4946. tf46

WANTED TO BUY

Summer Help Wanted Raymond Recreation Association is in need of a

PONTOON BOAT — Used. 21 ft. or under. Call with details to 1-561-585-6284.

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Red Cross Certified Lifeguard

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

VEHICLES FOR SALE

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

Most parts 2 days. Good used cars.

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

WANTED

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

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

JDN ENTERPRISES • General Contracting • Water Lines • Excavation • Septic Systems • Bush Hogging • Retaining Walls • Firewood “ONE CALL DOES IT ALL” 207-647-8146 JACK KOSTKA “JK” jdnenterprisesllc@yahoo.com

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for swim lessons in Raymond.

This is a part-time, paid position starting the end of June and running 4 weeks. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and must be Red Cross Certified.

Please Contact Beth Clark at 650-1046 FMI.

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS

Sealcoating Crack Filling PROPERTY SERVICES SPRING CLEANUPS ~~~~~~~~~ MIKE VACCHIANO (207) 329-8714 Sebago, ME

needed for new two-person residential program in Bridgton supporting adults with developmental disabilities. A variety of positions available, so something for everyone! Additionally, two positions open in our growing community supports program (M–F, days). Caring, motivated, energetic individuals apply! Interested applicants must have clean background and driver’s checks, reliable transportation, and a desire to make a difference, not just a paycheck. Full benefits package.

Buying and Offering US Coins Gold & Silver Bullion TFCD

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

Please apply online at www.opportunityenterprises.org EEOE

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The UMBRELLA FACTORY SUPERMARKET

ATTN: DRIVERS Help Wanted

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RideSource Inc. is seeking full-time and part-time drivers in the Bridgton/Fryeburg area for Non-Emergency Medical Transportation. Qualified applicants will have a clean driving record for a minimum of the last 5 years, no criminal history, and the ability to pass a drug screening test. Defensive Driving and Basic First Aid certification a plus. Training and refresher courses provided at no cost. Wages from $9 to $11 per hour on average. Drivers operate company-owned sedans and mini-vans equipped with GPS and Cellular devices.

Current Volunteer Drivers seeking additional income are encouraged to apply! *Must be available to work nights and weekends with pay differential.

Send Resume to:

RideSource Inc.

Ledgewood Manor Healthcare — A 60-Bed Nursing Home — Rte. 115, Windham, ME 04062

HOUSEKEEPING/LAUNDRY We currently have Per Diem Positions open in our Housekeeping Department.

The hours are 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 2 p.m. – 10 a.m.

For more information, contact Michelle Shane, Supervisor at 892-2261 or submit an application which is available on: ledgewoodmanorinc.com.

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Now taking applications for employment.

The Seat Surgeon

Specializing in vinyl boats seats • Will make house calls

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

Apply in person at The Umbrella Factory.

NAPLES SHOPPING CENTER Route 302, Naples, ME 207-693-3988 TF22CD

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

E.O.E.

FOR RENT

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EXCAVATING — Have hoe, will travel. Snowplowing, removal and sanding. Site work, foundations dug, back filling, septic systems, sand, loam, gravel. Call Brad Chute, 653-4377 or 627-4560. tf3

ATTENTION

WESTERNMAINEFIREWOOD.com — Seasoned hardwood. Aged 12 months or more. Cut, split and delivered. Cord $260; Half cord $150, 583-4113 or 595-5029.

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DAYCARE

NAPLES VETERINARY CLINIC — is looking for a part-time to fulltime receptionist/assistant. Duties include: client education, record keeping, appointment and surgery scheduling, facility maintenance.

We are looking for a quality team member to help us promote compassion and exceptional client RED’S FIREWOOD — Cut, service, with a drive for continued split and delivered. Any amounts. learning. Fax (207-744-0255), e- Call 615-6342 for details. tf35 mail (jbowden@norwayvethospital.com), or mail (P.O. Box 273, Norway, ME 04268) resumes. No phone calls please.

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WORK WANTED

CHALMERS INSURANCE

BN 13

DRIVERS: CDL-A — One-year experience. Earn $1,250+ per week, great weekend home time.

Excellent benefits & bonuses, 100% no touch/70% D&H. 888406-9046.

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FOR SALE

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

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

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

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

HELP WANTED

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

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

Colleen Francis 207-461-4451

Thompson Lake 15 Candada Hill Shores Oxford, ME 04270

coetheseatsurgeon@gmail.com

CASCO/NAPLES BULKY WASTE CASCO/NAPLES TRANSFER STATION PER DIEM

YARD WORKER WANTED

DENMARK SELF-STORAGE

Up to 32 hrs. per week / 4-day work week Must work weekends For job application stop in at: 449 Leach Hill Road, Casco, Maine.

Eric Hanscom 627-7585 EOE

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10' x 10' Unit $50.00 per month

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207-452-2157

70 Fairview Drive Fryeburg, ME 04037

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Opinions

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

We are a small family facility with an excellent reputation for providing quality care while enjoying a homelike atmosphere. If you enjoy fulfilling and meaningful relationships with your residents and their families, then this may be the place for you. Currently accepting applications for:

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

Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Bob Mitchell

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• Tree Removal • Logging • Fully Insured

Part-Time 3-11 & Per Diem All Shifts

Stop by and see Kristy or visit our website at fryeburghealthcare.com for an application

• Lots cleared • Buying Standing Timber

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

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THE FANTASTIC TEAM AT CAMP SKYLEMAR IS GROWING!

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR: Office/Secretarial Housekeeping Carpentry Janitorial Landscaping Night Watchman Cook/Baker

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

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Direct Support openings in SEBAGO

Positions run April through September, with flexible start/ end dates. Full- and part-time openings, for those with specific skills, excellent references and strong work ethic.

Must be over 21. Retirees and teachers welcome!

Call (410) 329-5995 to schedule an interview, or apply online at www.skylemar.com 3T13CD

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Opinion & Comment

March 31, 2016, The Bridgton News, Page 7B

Small World

by Henry Precht BN Columnist

The compulsion of custom

March 20 was the first day of spring. More importantly for purposes of this essay, it was “Now Ruz,” the first day of the new year in Iran, various Kurdish areas and scattered locales in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bahrain — mainly the Shia areas of the Middle East.

Now Ruz, or “new day,” is a 13-day-long festivity for starting the new year according to the pre-Islamic, Zoroastrian calendar. Actually, the fete gets going on the Wednesday before Now Ruz when celebrants gather at night, light a bonfire and jump over it to rid themselves of the bad things that have accreted during the old year. This ties into the Zoroastrian worship of fire. Everyone buys new clothes and turns over a new leaf (it is hoped) and visits friends and relatives — just as many Americans might at Easter or Passover.

In fact, those newer holidays might derive some features from the ancient Persian celebration.

At the core of the fete is, of course, the special food.

But first the symbols: Every household sets out a “haft sin” (seven items beginning with “s” in Persian) table. These might include apples, coins, vinegar and grass sprouts (that have to be thrown into a running stream when the holiday is over). Some people put out a Koran or a book of poetry — all CUSTOM, Page 10B

Strange, this Maine weather Views from the Uppermost House

by S. Peter Lewis BN Columnist Odd spring, this.

Odd winter preceding, too.

The ice went out on Moose Pond on March 18, before they even had a chance to slide the floating snowman float announcing the annual ice-out contest out onto the ice because the pond melted before they could.

The daffodils on the banking next to our old barn started poking up on March 12, the same day my rhubarb stuck up its first red, bulbous head; and I noticed these things because I spent that same mucky day out in my vegetable garden in my rubber boots, digging a trench and

installing drainpipe. And drain it did: liquid water gushing downhill in my yard before the midpoint of March — not as weird as a two-headed duck, but not that far off, either.

Later that afternoon, after I’d stashed my muddy boots in the mud room, I spent a most quiet and pleasant hour at the dining room table, contemplating a black plastic tray filled with ranks and files of what looked like either small hockey pucks or the kind of flat, hard, chocolate cookies that your mom would apologize for when you were little. “Must have forgotten the baking powder,” she’d say.

Not pucks or bad cookies, they were actually dry, compressed peat pellets, encased in a fine mesh and designed to expand upwards dramatically when water was dribbled on them. So I dribbled water on them and then placed my chin on my laced hands on the table just at tray-height and stared at them as they sucked up the water and towered skyward via capillary action and against all reason. It happened slowly and asymmetrically, not all of the pellets growing at the same rate, and many of them growing faster on one side than the other before tipping and catching up with themselves. It was majestically awkward, like a herd of camels coming out of anesthesia together after gallbladder surgery and all trying to ODD, Page 10B

It’s nothing to do with Islam

HAPPINESS shared between a boy and his bulldog.

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 beepbeep207@roadrunner.com for details.

Many shades of happiness

By Alice Darlington Happiness, that will-‘o-the-wisp we pursue throughout our lives, what is it really? Is it something we can actually attain?

The Declaration of Independence states that among other unalienable rights, is the pursuit of happiness, not happiness itself. So what is it and why does it appear that so many people who seem to have it all — that is, success, fame, fortune, beauty, talent, nonetheless are apparently not happy even to the extent of committing suicide?

I wonder also whether animals pursue happiness or if they just are happy at certain times while the rest of the time they are simply either content or reacting to circumstances in their lives with fear — at thunder and lightning for example; aggression at a perceived threat, and so forth. My dogs appear to be very happy when they see me and the longer I have been absent, the greater the tail wagging and, in the case of my HAPPINESS, Page 10B and consent” is not a power but a duty assigned to the Senate; For understanding that “because we can” is not sufficient reason to refuse to perform a Constitutional duty.

Thank you, Senator Senator Collins for doing your job.

Dee Miller fulfill the Bridgton of advice Supreme

Letters Duty first

To The Editor: Thank you, Collins: For daring to Senate obligation and consent to Court nominations; For putting your conscience and constituents above calls for political party solidarity; For recognizing that you are a member of the United States Senate, not the British Parliament; For acknowledging that every presidential term of office runs the full length of its Constitutional designation; For accepting that “advice

How many students?

To The Editor: The Bridgton News last week stated there are 450 students now at Songo Locks School and the capacity is 380. From a school board member, I was given the number of Casco students there, 206.

The “hometown” model of

Let’s hope this latest terrorist attack doesn’t distract Belgians and the rest of us from what the real problem is: climate change. President Obama and Secretary Kerry are thoroughly convinced of this as they reminded the whole world right after the Paris attacks a few months ago. President Obama was right not to cut his Cuban trip short either. He just did the wave at a baseball game with Raoul Castro and posed for pictures in front of the Che Guevara memorial. He forgot, however, to remind people that the Brussels attack has nothing to do with Islam. I’m sure he will though. What happened in Brussels is just another incident of workplace violence, or man-caused disaster, not unlike what we might expect from people in rural areas of the United States, who bitterly cling to their guns and religion.

And he shouldn’t go over there to Belgium either. He can send Secretary of State John Kerry again, and, hopefully, Kerry can persuade his friend James Taylor to accompany him and do another rendition of You’ve Got A Friend. That should be more than enough. He went on television in Havana promising the help of the United States to “bring the terrorists to justice.” That boosted Belgian confidence because they remember he promised he wouldn’t rest until he brought the Benghazi attackers to justice and it took less than two years to arrest Ahmed Abu Khatallah, the alleged mastermind. At that rate, we should have all of them in custody by, say, 2078 or so.

And President Obama was careful not to say Islam and terrorism in the same sentence because we know terrorism has nothing to do with Islam. He didn’t mention Islam at all, which is good considering that doing so might threaten the progress of multiculturalism in Europe. There are lots of right-wing whackos in Germany, Denmark, Holland, the United Kingdom and other countries in Europe who want to stop Muslim refugees coming into Europe by the millions.

Suggesting there might be some connection between the Brussels attack and Islam would only encourage them.

Americans might get worried about Muslim refugees coming into the United States, too, and they might even vote for Donald Trump! They might start doubting all the benefits of diversity and multiculturalism over here too, especially if right-wing whackos in the United States suggest that the school, such as Sebago grades K through 5, has shown to be the best, as it always was in the past, for young students to learn. The benefits are many, not just for the students, but for the community, as well.

Moving children in the third grade to a different environment and school has many disadvantages. If it is the best model for our students to go to grades K, 1 and 2 then go to a different school for grades 3, 4 and 5, then why isn’t every school doing it, and why has it not been the norm for the last who knows how many decades?

So if Casco were to be renovated to have its own K through 5 school, it would only need to be for the 206 students (now at Songo Locks), plus if the population of the school were to increase by 30% in the next

20 years (city-data.com showed a 7.9% total population increase 2000-2010), the renovation would have to be made for a total of 267 students, well below (83) the 350 it is being said we need to pay for.

If you take the 206 Casco students out of Songo Locks they are left with 244 students, and if you increase that population by 30% in the next 20 years Songo Locks would have 317 students total, well below (63) the 380 The Bridgton News said it is designed for.

Is it certain that we will have pre-K? I hope not. For most children that young, home is where they should be. We have heard about how little a million dollars here or a million there is. But for the community to earn a million LETTERS, Page 9B

Front Row Seat

by Tom McLaughlin BN Columnist

Koran exhorts its followers to kill infidels. Those Koranic passages have nothing to do with Islam.

All cultures are equal! Multicultural scholars tell us so over and over and they’re very highly educated, teaching at our best colleges and universities. If Islam insists women are inferior to men and cannot leave their house unless they’re in the company of an adult male relative, that’s fine. If they want to throw homosexuals from tall buildings or drop stone walls on them, that’s their culture and we shouldn’t judge.

If Muslim migrants in Europe want to grope hundreds of German women during a New Year’s Eve celebration, it isn’t their fault. They believe it’s okay, so we shouldn’t make a big deal out of it. If Swedish women want to go around wearing dresses or tank tops, they should understand that Muslim refugees might not be able to control themselves. We cannot blame Muslim men for raping them. They were raised to think it’s all right, and who are we to say they’re wrong?

At a time like this, we would do well to remember what General George Casey, President Obama’s Army Chief of Staff said after the workplace violence at Fort Hood: “As great a tragedy as [the murder of 14 U.S. soldiers] was, it would be a shame if our diversity became a casualty as well.”

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

Medicare nugget

By Stan Cohen Medicare Volunteer Counselor Medicare has increasingly required measures of quality of treatment provided by doctors. The problem is that there are no existing standards for measuring physicians’ quality. Past attempts to establish such standards have usually been blocked because providers say they are overwhelmed by paperwork and everyone seems to have a different idea of what quality means.

All that is about to change.

The government, doctors’ groups, insurers and patient advocates say they’re coming together on a common set of measurements for what constitutes quality health care. For the first time, the Medicare program and the health insurance industry have agreed on a set of ratings to gauge how well doctors do their jobs. They will measure physician quality in seven medical areas, from primary care to treatment of patients with cancer or AIDS. The ratings will not be used immediately but are intended to have a big effect within a few years. From the patients’ vantage point, uniform quality ratings are intended to help them compare and choose doctors. The quality measures, the result of eighteen months of negotiations, remain a work in progress.

Medicare volunteer counselors are available for one-on-one consultations at no charge. Call the Bridgton Community Center at 647-3116 to arrange for an appointment.

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Games

47. No neatnik 48. Candy containing fruit or nut 50. Spanish earthen pot 52. Porky’s home 53. Log splitter 24. Attention grabber 55. A in IPA 25. *____-wrestling, like in 57. *Scored with love “Over the Top” 60. *Most popular sport in 28. Openmouthed astonishIndia ment 64. Battle royal 30. Hollywood’s lighting 65. Color quality person 67. Fill with happy spirit 35. 1970s carpet 68. “... for _____ waves of 37. “Cheers” regular grain...”

39. a.k.a. Pleasant Island 69. Sixth sense 40. Queen of Carthage 70. ____ Academy in 41. *____ racing, on a Annapolis single-mast vessel 71. Popular newspaper 43. Slang for safecracker page 44. Altogether 46. 1952 Olympics host

This week’s puzzle theme:

Name The Sport

ACROSS 1. Something proclaimed true without proof 6. Trigonometry abbr.

9. *____surfing with no board 13. Shrek and Fiona, e.g.

14. “____ the Games Begin!”

15. Core of personnel 16. Motion picture 17. Baseball stat 18. Spock or Mork 19. *Mask and epee 21. *Pistes and moguls 23. Santa ___ winds

25. Echo sounder 26. Prized for its horns 27. Address to a woman 29. *Played on horseback DOWN 31. Fairies 1. Remove, as a hat 32. Diesel and natural gas, 2. Eye rakishly e.g.

3. Sheepish expression 33. Cereal killer 4. Hajj destination 34. *____ union or _____ 5. Inquiring league 6. Horsefly 36. *Played by Rory 7. Old-fashioned “over” 38. John Dillinger’s girl8. Squirrel away friend, e.g.

9. Island east of Java 42. “____ Express” movie 10. Norse deity 45. Portrait painter 11. Residue 12. Japanese monetary unit 49. It often precedes “chi” 51. Plural of #18 Across 15. Alligator’s cousin 20. Indian bread, pl.

22. Liquor store pony 24. Kind of can 72. Hi ____ monitor 73. Market booth

54. Theater guide 56. “Bravo! Bravo!”, e.g.

57. Short-term employee 58. Major European river 59. Sometimes you get what you ____ 60. Porcinos 61. Pacific Islands’ ceremonial drink 62. And others 63. Rossini’s William ____ 64. Communist Zedong 66. Put to work

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

CLEANING SERVICES First Impressions Cleaning Inc. Residential & Commercial Seasonal 647-5096

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COMPUTERS

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

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To The Editor: I am parent of a first and third grader at Songo Locks School. I’ve lived in this community my entire life and am excited about raising my kids here. I consider myself a typical working parent, very busy and working hard to raise a good family. And similar to

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To The Editor: I am writing in regards to SAD 61 and the attempt to reopen Crooked River Elementary School in Casco.

Last year, I attended community meetings where the school board gathered input on how to deal with the overcrowding issue at Songo Locks School. Multiple options were on the table: moving fifth grade to the

middle school, redistricting, reopening CRES, etc. It was made abundantly clear by those attending these meetings that the public felt very strongly that the solution to our overcrowding problem was to reopen Crooked River. In fact, at those meetings, the public’s biggest concern seemed to be that the school board would not truly listen to us and consider this option. However, the board took this information and formulated a concrete, cohesive plan to reopen the school while meeting the safety and educational needs of today’s elementary school students. And yet, that same public then voted it down on the premise that it was “too much money.” There was outrage at “excessive spending” on “non-necessities” like ball fields, a new boiler, an auditorium, etc.

The board went back to the table and reassessed any and all cuts that they could make in order to get the price tag as low as feasibly possible.

And yet, some people still feel the price is too high.

Here are a few issues that people should be aware of in regards to the structure of CRES: the classrooms, as originally designed, were extremely small; all but four of the original classrooms were pie-shaped, leaving a fair amount of unusable square footage (these oddshaped rooms also have accordion walls dividing the rooms, which are not soundproof and are extremely distracting for students); the cafeteria became the library and the gym was repurposed as the cafeteria, therefore LETTERS, Page 10B

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It’s a windy, busy time in the municipal offices, and I love it.

As I said last month, June seems far away to some but to us here, it is “municipal time,” so it is a lot closer. Budgets are being finalized. The warrant is in the works. And, we are working on public outreach/education on the changes to the wastewater ordinance. I do hope you see this ordinance as not only a favorable and technical change to the ordinance, but also as the only way we can allow for some redevelopment and tenant changes in the downtown right now. Such downtown tenant changes and redevelopment are currently imperiled by the current ordinance.

A new bathroom for the Woods Pond beach area will be constructed soon. We are also looking into funding mechanisms to do the same for a new bathroom, with a changing room, at Salmon Point Beach.

Decisions for the use of funds for the Community Development Block Grant Program are being finalized. There has been some modifications this month that will be set in stone hopefully by the time this gets published.

The Lake Region Food Study Grant from Cumberland County was underway this past month. Ken Meter of Minneapolis, nationally-known for working on agricultural economic projects, is the consultant working with the region on this project.

We plan to have him return for more interviews soon.

The Main Street streetscape project is also humming along.

There was unfortunate confusion about the date of the walk through town, but it was this past Saturday, March 19 at 10 a.m.

The next meeting for this project will be Saturday, April 9 at 10 a.m., location to be announced. This meeting is to prepare the vision for Main Street. It will be a little longer, but lunch will be provided. We had the kickoff meeting, and an office hour day, both of which went well. We will do another office hour day later in April; which means we clear our calendars, stay in the upstairs conference room and you can come in at your convenience during the day into the evening. If you are a WordPress user, go to BridgtonMainStreet; there is also an Instagram for this project under the same name so connect with us there!

Have you been to Tasteful Things’ new location on Depot Street? They have moved so stop in to see them!

Greater Portland Council of Governments met in a subcommittee to determine how best to coordinate and augment services both organizations provide to the area. I am on this committee representing your interests.

The Town Hall is just about completed. The signs are done so a couple of projects are closing out, to be replaced with more improvement projects!

On March 30 in Westbrook, there is a talk entitled, “Strengthening Towns Through Great Streets: Innovative Approaches for Municipal Leaders.” This is free and open to all citizens so if you are available that morning, send me an e-mail (ecodevdir@bridgtonmaine.org) and I will sign you up.

Consider carpooling to this event, as well. I hope to see a good Bridgton showing!

I will be away the first week in April to attend the national planning conference in Phoenix. I am grateful to be able to attend, and I also will be speaking with my colleague from Davenport Iowa, Matthew Flynn. Other sessions I will attend include small business development, local food production, branding your town, broadband provision, ethics, law (sign, sigh) and zoning, including form-based codes. I also will be mentoring some newly-minted planners and attending a few receptions for chapters and divisions. The sessions all relate to the work I have going so I am looking forward to it and networking with my colleague/friends that I have worked with for many years.

Carrye Castleman-Ross is working on a Summer Solstice Party that will happen right on June 20. There are lots of great things planned, including events that evoke the mysteries and traditional celebrations of this change in season.

Best wishes for Easter, if you celebrate, and for a nice Spring Equinox!

I also hope your March Madness Bracket wasn’t too bad. I got out of the running early by thinking Seton Hall would go the big show and win. Ah well, go Syracuse University, my alma mater!

(Continued from Page 7B) extra dollars, the community may have to do 5 million dollars worth of work or sales to get it. That extra work is what forces both parents to have to work and children to go to day care instead of staying at home.

Renovate Crooked River for 267 students, grades K-5.

That’s it. Casco and Naples get their own communitybased schools, as they should be, and no moving of students out of a school in the third grade. Children close to the same age get to stay together during elementary school and parents pick up their kids in one place instead of sometimes two. Taxpayers will save the extra tax dollars (and work to generate it) by not paying for 146 chairs that will likely be empty for 20 years or more.

Renovating Crooked River for 350 students still does not add up for taxpayers of the district. Not being given lower cost, sensible options to vote on, seems like a way to force the voter and taxpayer into accepting something that the communities do not need and cannot afford.

This could have been over on the first vote had the voters had something to vote on that added up.

Charlie and Karen Frechettte Sebago

students needing those services, and how this contributes to overcrowding. The photos on Facebook posted

by Lake Region Youth First serve as an effort to demonstrate the overcrowding in areas that aren’t so confidential. What shocked me is how the school-day schedule is designed around crowd control and not around academics.

I also find it valuable to talk about how pre-K affects enrollment. Pre-K will be state mandated in the coming years, and making space for these little children is critical.

I’m sure that families in this area will take advantage of this as folks look to reduce personal costs.

My kids don’t complain of Songo Locks School being crowded, but they only know what is normal to them. I have recognized they can have better, and I want better for them. I want better for all of the students. I want better for all of the staff that is very loyal to this district and its success. I want better for our future. Vote “Yes” on April 12.

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most others with the demands of balancing family, career and other volunteer obligations, I haven’t been overly involved in things such as the Crooked River Elementary School project before now.

After the “No” vote last fall, I volunteered my time to help with the CRES project.

I am committed to supporting this building project because I feel it is beneficial for students. Honestly (and embarrassingly), I had no idea about the special services provided and the volume of students that receive additional support in order to be successful in their classrooms. I learned one third of the school space is used for supporting these services. And amazingly, one third of the students at Songo Locks School actually use those spaces and services.

Guidance/Counseling, OT/ PT, Day Treatment programs, and then less clinical and more educational type services such as Title I are examples. I have had one daughter in Title I for reading, but the rest was something I was aware of on the surface but very much a world I was not familiar with including a room with nothing in it, which helps students to self-regulate because of their response to any stimuli. This was a big eye-opener for me and, I admit, maybe even a bit uncomfortable learning that we needed such a space.

As if seeing portables, closets, trophy cases and an empty room aren’t enough reasons for concern, there is the additional context around ventilation and lighting. The physical plant and the negative impact it is having on the learning environment (due to overcrowding) is certainly of concern to me.

For confidentiality reasons, it is hard to expose adequately how education today requires so many special services, the number of

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tion, but it certainly is a key would all that mileage on the car cost me in the long run? piece.

That, my dear taxpayer, is We can do better for our kids — we need to show your consideration.

True story. them that we value them (Continued from Page 9B) Kathy Rose and their future. Please vote the gym was unavailable for “Yes.” Bridgton classes during lunch set-up, Kathleen Cribby eating time and clean-up; Naples special services areas were in short supply and small (OT/ To The Editor: PT had a shared space of I have a question for our about 80 square feet — not state representatives and state adequate enough to provide senators. I noticed how you, physical therapy); the nurse’s our public servants, have been office was extremely small To The Editor: Vote “Yes” on April 12 to so involved in setting or not with no privacy; Title I services took place in the “sun renovate and reopen Crooked setting a minimum wage. This bickering has been interestroom” which could only be River School.

I just bought a new car. ing, but tell me, you swear accessed by going through the art room or the library, Well, new to me. But I to uphold the Constitution of thus causing distraction to bought a “new to me” 2013 Maine in your oath, so, where classes in session by groups car. The car I had? It ran. It in the Constitution of Maine coming through every 30 was a 2001. I’ve put $3,500 do you get the authority to tell minutes (not to mention the into it over the past three private business how much lack of confidentiality of who years. So, I replaced a lot of they have to pay their employwas receiving services); a it. It was my dad’s. But, I was ees?

Don’t you have enough to shortage of electrical outlets, at a crossroads. I could put etc. These are just some of more money into it. I liked do preparing to fill the gap the issues that CRES experi- it. It was familiar. I really when Donald Trump, after didn’t want a car payment, or his inauguration, ends the enced before its closure.

What it comes down to is an increase in my insurance. Department of Education, givthis: Crooked River is out- But, in one week, my oldest ing the authority over educadated and in need of repair. will gain her driver’s permit. tion back to the states?

Rev. Bob Celeste Yet some people argue, it Did I want my child driving Harrison was fine for me 20 years a car that I “prided myself ago, so it should be fine for on knowing how to brake?” our kids. I disagree. As par- I mean, I’ve been driving for ents, don’t we always wish almost 30 years. Don’t you for improvements for our feel safe? But hey, it passed kids? Don’t we hope they inspection! Maybe I could go further, learn more and have paid $300 to fix the To The Editor: accomplish greater things brakes. Again, feel safe drivI am writing in response than we did? Isn’t that the ing in front of me? But hey, to the letter submitted by nature of caring for the next my kid — she will learn fast, Representative Ginzler. I generation? Yes, it is true right? I mean, why should I am gratified to read that she that the building does not pay more for a car payment thinks a large number of teach students, it is the indi- when the car I have works. small contributions helped her viduals within the building Right? finance her campaign. I think How much is my child Representative Ginzler missed that are important. However, it has been found over and worth? That’s my consid- the point. The Maine Ethics over again that the environ- eration. How much do you Commission public finance ment does matter. If we stick trust her on the road in my reports for the 2014 election our kids in an old, musty, “inspected” 2001? Do I need year for Representative Ginzler cramped building, what are to buy a 2017? Well, no. Do list contributions in increments we saying to them? That they I want a 2009? No, actu- of $100, $275, and $375 dollars are not important enough and ally, I turned one that was a from as far away as Florida, that we don’t value educa- great price down. The trunk Wisconsin, Massachusetts tion enough. No, the build- was too small when I consid- and Virginia. I do not coning isn’t the sole piece that ered all the sports my girls sider these small contribution affects our students’ educa- do. Plus, how much upkeep

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amounts. The point is that she used her time to fundraise her campaign outside Maine and did not fully engage in conversations with us, the voters here in town, about our issues.

The Clean Elections Initiative was placed on the ballot because hundreds of volunteers collected over 80,000 signatures from citizens all across Maine in all 16 counties. Maine voters passed the Clean Elections Initiative by a double-digit margin.

It is right and proper for Maine to continue to be in front of the idea that elections should not be tainted by large money donors outside the State of Maine. This is how it works.

The Clean Elections law requires clean election candidates to go through a qualifying process where the candidate must ask the citizens in his or her district for support and collect $5 qualifying contributions. Running as a clean elections candidate is not easy by design. It forces the candidate to meet with voters face to face and talk with them about what they care about. The majority of Mainers know that Clean Elections are good for Maine to keep our politicians accountable to the people who live here and not big special interests outside Maine. As a note of interest, at the time writing this letter almost 75% of the registered candidates filed intent to use public financing in the 2016 election cycle.

It is time to stop pretending that where you get your campaign money does not matter.

It does matter and the voters know it all across the country.

It is time the Maine Legislature follow the will of the voters and fully fund the new Clean Election law. It is time the Legislature stop raiding the fund, put the money back, and start talking with us, the voters here in town.

James Dayton Harrison

The many shades of happiness

(Continued from Page 7B) Labrador retriever, headstands of joy. A lot of tail wagging at dinnertime also and at news of a walk.

Are people for the most part the same, going about their lives one day at a time with moments of outright happiness breaking the routine every now and again? Is the very routine of daily life actually happiness? Perhaps happiness is a word with many shades of meaning like “red” or “blue” so that being satisfied, content, comfortable, at peace with, delighted, free from worry, fear or pain are actually shades of happiness, some more vivid than others.

I think this is the reason for so much discontent because the pursuit of happiness never quite seems to measure up to what we imagine it should feel like and that is because, rather than looking at what we have, we want something we imagine we would like or something someone else has and as the result, we are never content with our actuality, the only thing we can control. It does nothing for me to envy another person’s life. The only thing I can do is to live my own as

best I can and, if I want something different, to work toward achieving that.

The challenge is to see that we each have our place and to work with that. Acceptance then allows me to see that what I have is either actually what I want, what suits me, or, if I don’t like it, to do my best to change it. This allows me to appreciate the shades of happiness that come to me — the key here is that they come to me, no pursuit needed. For example, sitting outside in the early spring sun, feeling its warmth on my face, what pleasure! Watching a hare still dressed for winter as she nibbles on the bird’s nest spruce in my yard or a video of my grandchildren dancing, again, what pleasure!

I think animals have it right. Of course they would like never to be hungry, never to be sick, to be prey, but it appears to me that they simply go about their days, just living, and for the most part, content, content in the napping, the sunshine, the playing, the meals, and when a windfall yummy meal comes their way, they just enjoy without thinking more about it. It’s the wishing, the wanting that keeps us from appreciating what we actually have.

It’s that distance that makes us unhappy.

So is the pursuit of happiness unrealistic? Not really, but happiness comes in many shades and can be found right around us if we open our eyes to see instead of trying to grasp what we don’t have.

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As you might imagine (or not), my peat pots smelled better than camels. That wonderful damp, leafy, woody, earthy, vaguely moldy, pungently vegetative smell that signals the end of all things cold-stone-solid; ahh, the perfume of spring.

Once all my little pellets were fully-expanded and saturated, I followed the instructions, tearing small holes in the top of the encasing mesh and stirring up the top quarter-inch of peat using a corncob holder that I found in the silverware drawer. Then, I carefully dropped a pair of precious seeds into each pot, covering them and gently tamping them down. Six varieties of tomatoes, three of peppers, and one of eggplant.

Fast-forward 10 days and my little saplings are all up and straining toward the sun. Slender fecund stalks of new greenfilled promise. So again I lace my hands and rest my chin and peer, this time through my tiny forest of possibilities. And beyond, out through the south-facing window, March has yet roared back with slashing sleet and a forecast of freezing doom.

Like I said: odd spring, odd winter.

But winter won’t prevail — my little veggie camels are all awake and standing, and they will not be denied!

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(Continued from Page 7B) displayed on a specially embroidered tablecloth.

But on to the feasting: This year, we were invited to lunch

by Iranian friends. There was coo coo (omelet of greens and herbs), salmon, smoked white fish, a heaping dish of rice and greens cooked together, sautéed garlic, yogurt, pickles and a wonderful chocolate cake (an American contribution). Too many guests, however, leaving no space for us to stretch out afterwards for a nap.

Now Ruz begins the official calendar year used by the government and other civic institutions in Iran. The national budget goes into effect then. Anyone in contact with entities outside of Iran also uses the Western calendar, of course.

For religious Moslems, there is a third calendar dating from the time of the prophet Mohamed. That’s a lunar calendar with 12 months determined by the movement of the moon around the earth and leaving 11 days floating, which causes the annual (earth around the sun) calendar to advance by that number each year. For example, the Moslem fasting month of Ramadan may fall one year in the winter but in due course it will come in summer — a very difficult period to go without water from dawn to dusk.

If three weren’t enough, the former Shah during his final years introduced a fourth calendar of his devising. A product of his advanced megalomania — his secret police held the opposition down while oil income zoomed upwards — it was the backbreaking straw for camels and ordinary folk. Iranians, even fans of monarchy, weren’t buying. He also decreed a single political party about the same time. (Previously, there were two — known as the “Yes, Sir, Party” and the “Right, Boss, Party.”) Both innovations were unpopular and had to be discarded.

When the mullahs displaced the Shah, they decided that the pagan Now Ruz celebrations were un-Islamic and should be abandoned. No way! Even the most pious Iranians weren’t buying that bit of divinely inspired wisdom. Now Ruz continues in full force.

Enough exotica. What lessons may be drawn at this point?

One obvious conclusion is that a political leader violates long-standing traditions at his or her peril. Most regimes around the globe appear weak or foolish when their initiatives go against long-established traditions. What people know in their bones will always — with very few exceptions — prevail over what they are taught in school or hear shouted at them from a pulpit or over TV. Our democracy — though relatively advanced in years — is no exception to this rule. Thus, when the government endorses same sex marriage or the right to abortion, they will break with tradition and stir a bitter backlash. Some of that reaction is guided by principle; much of it adheres to tradition or to past precedence Henry Precht is a retired Foreign Service Officer.