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‘Remarkably bad idea’

Proposed Salmon Point campground sale challenged

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Peter Lowell, who was instrumental 25 years ago in Bridgton’s acquisition of the Salmon Point Campground, called it “a remarkably bad idea” to consider selling any of the campground land to provide tax relief, even if the town retains the beach property.

Not only is it shortsighted, in his opinion, “to sell off the family jewels for short-term financial gain,” but Lowell questioned whether it was even legal to do so.

“The single biggest concern is that this property was bought with restricted

money,” Lowell told the Bridgton Board of Selectmen at their March 26 meeting, as the board debated whether to hold a binding or nonbinding referendum on the sale question this June.

The town borrowed $650,000 in 1987 to finance the purchase, and paid off the debt over the years using both tax revenues and money from the Moose Pond Trust Fund.

Lowell said, “A state gift to the town is highly restricted,” and told the board he had contacted the state Division of Parks and Public Lands for an opinion.

“The good news is that the Maine Bureau of Parks and

Lands is taking a major interest in this, and is pushing” for a quick answer on the question from the state Attorney General’s Office.

The bureau’s Chief of Planning, Kathy Eickenberg, e-mailed Lowell March 26 with her opinion, which was that “the sale of public lands acquired from the proceeds of the fund for purposes of tax relief would not be consistent with the intent” of the Moose Pond Trust Fund’s provision that its proceeds be used to acquire and maintain recreational lands.

Selectman Woody Woodward said the board has SALMON, Page 12A

Planners give nod to Tap House, table ‘pub’

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Longtime Black Horse Tavern bartender Carrye Castleman-Ross won preliminary approval from the Bridgton Planning Board Tuesday to open a small upscale bar at 18 Depot Street, in a building owned

by Chuck Renneker, across the street from the Bridgton Community Center.

All that remains for work to begin on The Depot Street Tap House is for CastlemanRoss to provide proof of financial capacity, and for selectmen to approve an 84gallon-a-day sewer allocation increase over the 180 gallons a day currently allocated for the building.

The Wastewater Committee earlier recommended approving the request, but selectmen tabled approval at their last meeting, still unsure of whether any new sewer allocation increases should be granted prior to completion of an inflow and infiltration study.

The board will take up the request at their next meeting on Tuesday, April 9.

Under the plans for the Tap House, Renneker will renovate the 864-squarefoot first floor of the former storage barn to match Castleman-Ross’s vision of an “intimate, elegant” bar with seating for up to 10 patrons at three tables. Under requirements for her Class A Lounge license, a light menu of healthy Mexican food would be offered, along with Maine beer and fine wine and spirits. There would not be any live music or entertainment.

“The Tap House will be an asset to downtown Bridgton, providing an upscale but inviting place for locals and visitors to meet and socialize,” Castleman-Ross said in her proposal to the board.

She said her business would increase foot traffic on Depot Street and contribute to the revitalization of that part of downtown. Customers would use the town parking lot across the street, which is shared by the Community Center, the Magic Lantern, Renys and other Depot Street businesses.

Castleman-Ross has worked at the Black Horse Tavern for 14 years, and has written a column about Bridgton for the Lakes Region Weekly for seven years.

Board members wondered if any future use were planned for the second floor, and Castleman-Ross replied

ART TEACHER OF THE YEAR for the State of Maine is Stevens Brook Elementary School’s Cathy Grigsby of Bridgton. Here, she works with sixth graders. Grigsby will be honored this Friday at a ceremony in Bangor.

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By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Holding a colorful portrait before an intrigued group of sixth graders, Cathy Grigsby described the art technique of “pointillism.”

Pointillism is a technique of painting in which small, distinct dots of pure color are applied in patterns to form an image.

Georges Seurat and Paul Signac developed the technique in 1886, branching from Impressionism, according to Wikipedia.

The technique relies on the ability of the eye and mind of the viewer to blend the color spots into a fuller range of tones.

Once she explained the “technique” and offered various suggestions — including using a faint pencil line to outline their image and then later erase it once the work had been completed — on how to approach their assignment, Grigsby handed each student a blank postcard, and asked them to create an image using pointillism.

“You can create any picture you want but it must be appropriate — no violence,” she said.

Grigsby is a believer that inside everyone is either the ability to create or appreciate art. She has spent nearly three decades helping young children tap into the arts.

Recently, Grigsby was named the A PLACE TO SOCIALIZE — This rendering by Erica Lowell Chute shows the building owned by Chuck Renneker at 18 Depot Street, Bridgton, transformed as the Depot Street Tap House, an “intimate, elegant” bar, said Carrye Castleman-Ross, whose plans were given tentative approval by the Bridgton Planning Board on Tuesday. that she’d like to someday issues.

The business, to be located use that space to open a micro-brewery with small at the former Bridgton Gas & Convenience store, will offer batch brews.

“Right now it’s really a a combination of fast-food shell,” said Castleman-Ross. service, with gas at the pumps “But it’s a great building, and and takeout food and craft beers. “We have received an has tons of potential.”

Chairman Steve Collins incredible amount of interest said she’d need to return and support from everyone in to the board for a separate Bridgton and the surrounding approval if and when that area, and hope that everyone will bear with us as we conhappens.

In answer to a question tinue to work hard to bring by member Brian Thomas this new and exciting busion any parking restrictions ness to life,” Holmes and regarding the town-owned Johnson said in a March 25 lot, Renneker said the only letter to the board.

Member Dee Miller asked restriction is that there is no if there was a limit to how overnight parking. many times a project’s final Standard Gastropub Meanwhile, plans for approval could be tabled. another bar in downtown Collins said no, as long as a Bridgton, the Standard date was set when the matGastropub at 233 Main ter would be revisited. The Street, continue to await final Gastropub will be taken up approval while its developers, again at the board’s May 7 William Henry Holmes and meeting.

Dunkin’ Donuts Alvah Frankin Johnson, work The board heard details to obtain proof of financial capacity. The board granted of Brian Fram’s plans to preliminary approval for the improve the safety of traffic project on Feb. 5, and had flow at his 181 Portland Road scheduled final approval for Dunkin’ Donuts business by Tuesday, but the developers expanding into an adjacent asked for the second time for lot on the drive-through side the matter to be tabled, saying, of the restaurant. The current “We have not yet resolved the parking layout requires drivematters required for review,” through customers to drive which also involved parking PLANNING, Page 12A

2013 Maine Art Education Association’s “Elementary Art Educator of the Year.” A resident of Bridgton, Grigsby teaches at Stevens Brook Elementary School.

“Your commitment and dedication to the continued advancement of art education in Maine is to be commended,” the organizations announcement read. “We are happy that we are able to celebrate this with you, your community and the state.”

Grigsby will be presented the award at the MAEA Awards Celebration on Friday, April 5 at the University of Maine Museum of Art in Bangor.

SAD 61 Gifted & Talented teacher Ann Diskin nominated Grigsby for the honor.

“I was really surprised! There are so many amazing art teachers in the state of Maine, that this honor is truly humbling.

Elementary art teachers are very hard workers, as most of them see 100 or more students a day, which is daunting in itself.

Add to that, keeping track of 100 pieces of art every day and the many, many materials that must be organized to produce the art, and it is quite a juggling act,” Grigsby said. “In past years, winners of the Art Teacher of the Year have been people who have been very active in the MAEA. This year, they changed the format to recognize TEACHER, Page 12A

Homes, barn condemned

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Following a disgustingly descriptive public hearing, the Casco Board of Selectmen voted to schedule for demolition several structures including a residential home, where a cat hoarding case occurred last summer.

The town will proceed with the removal of these structures located at 23 Burgess Road at the end of 45 days.

That is the time allowed by law for the property owner to delay the process by filing an abatement plan, to take financial responsibility for the demolition, or simply to remove any items of

value from the buildings. The outlying buildings include a garage, a milking barn, and a barn.

During the 45-day grace period, the Town of Casco is not legally responsible for injuries to anyone who enters the home or outlying buildings, according to Town Attorney Natalie Burns.

Testimony revealed that the house has multiple signs of being structurally unsafe and inhabitable for humans.

“The inside of the building was far worse than the view from the outside,” said Jessica Jackson, assistant to the animal control officer.

On Tuesday night, Jackson was one of half a dozen peo-

ple who testified to the condition of the house.

“My concerns were for myself and other’s safety when I went in. The floors were bowed. The walls had holes in them with insulated material coming out. The doors could not be moved to be opened or closed without taking off the hinges.

In the basement, what appeared to be support beams were broken in two. The windows didn’t go up and down.

We had to walk around the perimeter of the room. A lot of the floors were squishy,” said Jackson, who entered the home to rescue the cats.

“There were dead carcass-

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Are shorter selectmen’s meetings less effective? Or can town business be done expediently?

A local resident levied her complaints against the Casco Board of Selectmen for conducting meetings, during which time the objective seemed to be brevity.

Lynne Potter was the last to speak during public participation time. It was approaching 9:30 p.m. — following an hour-long workshop that began at 6 p.m. and a lengthy

public hearing plus highlights of the municipal auditor’s report.

But, Tuesday’s late night board meeting has not been the norm. In past months, brief discussions and concise motions have occurred on

the heels of the selectmen’s workshops.

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With help from others, effort finds a home donate furniture. The women link up those needing furniture with those who have offered it, leaving it up to others to arrange the actual pickup and transfer. They are also provided with referrals to other helping agencies and organizations.

Those who earn incomes above federal guidelines are welcome to shop at the store, where prices are about as low as they get, in terms of used clothing. Tops are $1, and jeans, sweatshirts and shoes are $2. Toddler and infant clothing goes for $1.50 down to 50 cents.

In addition to donations and store sales, the women plan to raise money by holding a big yard sale this summer next to their building.

They would be interested in talking to residents who would like to volunteer their time to assist them in their efforts. It has taken a lot of hard work and dedication to make Community H.E.L.P. a viable part of the community. But Wininger and Cudlitz both say it has been worth it, particularly when they receive letters like the following from a local EMT: “One year ago I was injured on the job. After a year of recovery, I was ready to go back to work, but due to lack of funds I was not able to buy interview clothing or even pay for childcare in order to look for work. Kim and Patti at Community H.E.L.P. helped me obtain appropriate clothing for the interview process.

Without them I am not sure I would have been successful in obtaining the job. I am currently employed and have been giving back to Community H.E.L.P. so that they may be able to help others as they have helped me.”

Laureen Rugen, another grateful resident, wrote, “I moved to Bridgton seven months ago, in August of 2012. I didn’t know a soul, nor did I have anything… no dishes, no clothes, no winter jacket, nothing, absolutely nothing,” she said. When

she just happened to go by Community H.E.L.P. one afternoon, she said, “They were incredible… polite, full of advice and very caring. I felt so comfortable.

For the first time, I got some sleep without the worries of where and how I was going to get these things. The service they offer went way above and beyond anything I would have expected!”

Wininger and Cudlitz both said the best way the public can support them now is by shopping at their store.

They are open seven days a week, with hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday (Wednesday until 7 p.m.) and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PITCHING IN — Robert Casimiro (right) of Bridgton Sunday. Their phone number recently contributed to Community H.E.L.P. Accepting the donation are Kim Cudlitz (left) and Patti Wininger. is 647-5000.

Robert Casimiro likes to believe that he is doing his part to make the world around him a little better.

At the age of 75, Casimiro tucks away a little extra money here and there into a trust fund he started in honor of Mary Aruda, who was an

influential person in his life.

Casimiro moved to Bridgton, having spent time over the years in Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. He decided on Maine because of an active group interested in seeking tighter legislation

NO PLACE LIKE HOME — Patti Wininger, left, and Kim Cudlitz, right, stand outside the new home of Community H.E.L.P. at 7 Nulty Street with Avery Dandreta, representative of the Frederika and Wardner Gilroy Charitable Trust. Seed money from the trust, administered by Glen and Lesley Niemy, is covering rent expenses until Community H.E.L.P. becomes self-sustaining in its efforts to provide clothing and household items to those in need. The 1,000-square-foot thrift store is open to the public seven days a week, with hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday (Wednesday open until 7 p.m.) and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Co-managers Wininger and Cudlitz can be reached at 647-5000.

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tion got up and running as a thrift store. Dandreta is working on behalf of the Niemys to assist Community H.E.L.P. (Help Enrich Lives Program) to become selfsustaining.

Dandreta took in all the clothing displayed neatly on hangers from rows of clothing racks bought with funds from the trust. Before, all the clothing was piled on shelves, making it difficult to see and select from.

“You’ve turned this big room into a real store,” Dandreta said, beaming.

Help in their mission has come from many other sources, particularly the Bridgton Community Center, which is serving as a depository for the trust funds until Community H.E.L.P. obtains its 501(c)3 nonprofit status.

Recently, Adrian and Fletcher Carr also helped out, providing many boxes of hangers and store display racks from The Cool Moose, which is vacating its Main Street space to make way for Beth’s Café. Everyday residents have also helped, including Robert Casimiro, who just happened to walk by one day, entered, and ended up donating $250.

The Bridgton Redemption Center, across the street from Community H.E.L.P., has also helped by offering storage space for clothing and household items until they can be sorted and displayed.

The program has enlisted a student from Lake Region High School’s Diversified Occupations program to help sort and organize donations held in storage.

Those who meet federal guidelines (income of $273/ week for one person, $311/ week for two, $350/week for three, $388/week for four) are given anything they need for free on their first visit, and may fill a kitchen bag a month on subsequent visits.

Often, those who are helped end up returning the favor by donating whatever they can, such as outgrown children’s clothing.

There’s not enough room to display furniture at the store, but Wininger and Cudlitz keep a list of local residents who have offered to

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By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Nearly a year after starting out without any funding, knowing only there was a great need, the founders of Community H.E.L.P. have been given a hand up to help them help others in need.

Last December they moved from their tiny unheated storage space at 39 Depot Street into a 1,000-square-foot building at 7 Nulty Street. Finally, co-managers Patti Wininger and Kim Cudlitz had enough space to organize and display all the donated clothing and household items they offer to residents who are struggling or starting over.

“It brings tears to eyes knowing there is a place like this to come to when you need help,” said Sonya Wright, a Bridgton residents and single mother of two girls.

Wright’s testimony is just one of many the two women have collected since word has spread of the program.

Since last August, a total of 309 families have been helped through Community H.E.L.P. The move to 7 Nulty Street was made possible by the willingness of building owner Kane Herrie, a local plumber, to drop his rental fee to half of his asking price, well below the market price for commercial space. But the biggest boost came from Glen and Lesley Niemy, who agreed to provide seed money as guardians of the Frederika and Wardner Gilroy Charitable Trust.

The trust is covering Community H.E.L.P.’s rental costs temporarily, until the program is able to generate enough income to stand on its own. The program offers items for free to families who qualify under federal Housing and Urban Development guidelines, and also sells the items at what Cudlitz likes to say are their “low, low prices,” Wininger joked.

“It looks phenomenal,” said a smiling Avery Dandreta, as she entered 7 Nulty Street on Monday, three weeks after the opera-

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When deciding which group to assist with his charitable trust fund, Casimiro relied upon a Bible verse — feed the hungry, cloth the naked, and shelter the homeless.

So, he has made contributions to the Weymouth Food Pantry at the Bridgton Methodist Church, the Community H.E.L.P. program on Nulty Street in Bridgton (see accompanying story), and the fuel collaborative, administered by the Bridgton

Community Center.

“I do the best I can to help these groups. It might not be that much money, but I figure it helps,” he said.

In these tough economic times, every contribution — big or small — does indeed help.

Carmen Lone, executive director at the Bridgton Community Center, said one of Casimiro’s donations to the fuel collaborative helped fill a local resident’s oil tank and was a boost to a depleting fund.

Relief fund created

HARRISON — Do you know what a disaster is? According to Dictionary.com, a “disaster is an event that occurs suddenly and causes great damage. A disaster can be natural or manmade.

It can happen anywhere to anyone at any time.”

As many of us know, there has been a series of disasters recently in Harrison. The Harrison Lions would like to help those and other residents who find themselves in need because of a disaster. They are going to set up the Harrison Disaster Relief Fund.

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Cat-hoarding home demolition

APPRECIATION FOR SERVICE — State Representative Lisa Villa (right) presents a “legislative sentiment” to retiring Harrison Town Clerk Judy Colburn in recognition of her 23 years of “serving with distinction.” Colburn earned her lifetime certification as clerk. “We extend our congratulations and best wishes to Mrs. Colburn on her well-deserved retirement,” the proclamation says.

(Continued from Page A) es. There were animal feces and human feces. The (fecal matter) was level with the couch cushions,” she said.

Attorney Sarah Glynn represented the property owner.

According to Glynn, the property owner left the state for Florida in November, and had plans to return to Casco in June.

Glynn pointed out that the landowner had been cooperative with the town, and had intentions of paying the debt for the cats’ removal and medical needs. In addition, the homeowner said she would pay this year’s property taxes, and had recently paid back taxes for three years.

Her client’s “primary concern was that the cats would get good homes,” she said.

Glynn requested that the owners be given time to retrieve any objects of value.

Such a list could be written, she said. The hope was that someone with a breathing apparatus could enter the buildings and safely get the belongings for the homeowner.

“I would ask that she be allowed some leeway and time,” Glynn said.

Also, Glynn requested that none of the photos of the home’s interior be released or distributed. She asked that all photos and video be

destroyed to protect her client’s privacy.

However, Town Attorney Burns said the board could not grant that request. According to Burns, any documents provided to the board became public domain.

“I am not sure if there is anything that makes these photos confidential. I am not aware of anything in the Freedom of Information Access Act that would allow that. Almost everything that the board sees is a matter of public record,” Burns said, adding the property owner’s attorney could ask for a court order.

Later in the discussion regarding photos and invasion of privacy, Burns reminded the selectmen that the distribution or destruction of photographs was not their decision.

“This is not an area the board should be discussing.

I would say no one has acted inappropriately in this manner,” Burns said. The vote at hand was to determine whether or not the buildings should be demolished, she said.

Those to testify included Gretchen Plummer, an emergency responder who also holds the title of Casco Health Officer. Initially, a welfare check occurred — after someone called dispatch because the hom-

eowner had not been seen, Plummer said.

“I personally didn’t go into the property because I didn’t have the gear. The odor was nauseous. (I) and another firefighter developed a sinus infection” from the cat urine, Plummer said, adding she had positioned herself upwind of the smell.

The property was quarantined in July, she said.

Casco Code Enforcement Officer Don Murphy said the town should move forward with the removal process.

“Winter is the best time environmentally to take down the home. Now, it is time to take care of the buildings,” he said.

“The footprint for those buildings is 130 feet from a stream. Once the building is down, if it is not rebuilt within a year, the setbacks would be nonconforming and nothing could be reconstructed there,” he said.

Murphy also spoke about the conditions of the structures, and keeping open the avenues of communication with the landowner.

“I am not here to tear down barns. Barns can be fixed. If there was a professionallypresented plan, I would have been okay with the barn,” he said. “One vehicle that was reported as stolen, had actually fallen through the floor of the barn,” he said.

“I would condemn the buildings that were structurally unsound, and the house itself because of the cat urine,” he said.

When he notified the property owner that the town was going through the legal process to remove the residential dwelling, the owner did not offer a solution such as having the home professionally cleaned.

According to Attorney Glynn, that cost estimate was “in the six figures.”

The next step was to contact her client, and find out if it’s possible for the property owner to return to Maine sooner to retrieve any valuable items.

Maine law allows owners of private property, on which buildings have been condemned, time to salvage belongings.

Jackson said Dec. 14 was the last day she entered the home, looking for any cats that had wandered back inside after initial rescue efforts ended.

“The conditions had gotten worse. The floor in the dining room had sunk. I am imagining that after Dec. 14 it is worse, especially with heavy snow on the roof,” she said.

“I would be tremendously fearful to enter even to get my most precious items,” Jackson said.

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(Continued from Page A) to speak.

While Chairman MaryVienessa Fernandes’ cut-tothe-chase attitude may lead to selectmen going home earlier, Potter said this recent protocol has prevented people from speaking.

In a written statement, Potter claimed that during the previous two meetings, she had been denied time at the microphone because the chairman did not directly ask if anyone in the audience wanted to speak.

Nor did Fernandes announce the public participation time listed on the agenda, she said.

It is vital for selectmen to make decisions after listening to the ideas of the community members, the local constituents, Potter continued.

She said not only was she feeling rebuffed as an audience member, but other residents had quit coming to the Casco Community Center on Tuesday nights because of the decreased public participation during shortened meetings.

“This feeling is becoming pervasive in the community,”

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Fun in the sun is only a few months away.

Already, the Town of Naples has been plotting improvements to its public beach property.

The Naples Board of Selectmen swung into action, unanimously supporting the purchase of heavy-duty playground equipment for the Naples Town Beach.

The final asking price was $2,950. The equipment will be paid for using money from the Kent’s Landing Improvement Fund, according to Town Manager Derik Goodine.

Goodine said some residents might think it is redundant to set up a swing set when right across Route 302 there is a fenced off playground.

“Kids go to the playground here” next to the Naples Post Office and Town Office, Goodine said.

However, a town committee recommended “something for kids to play on down at the beach,” he said. He added that smaller children who haven’t learned to swim might be attracted to the playground equipment while older siblings are engaged in (Continued from Page A) On Saturday, April 20, there will be a public spaghetti sup- swimming lessons this sumper fundraiser by Harrison Lions Club for the Disaster Relief mer.

Prior to the vote, Fund. The supper will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Lions Den (rear of Block Building). Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children under age 12. Tickets are available at the Village Tie-Up, Market Basket and from Lions Club members. They will also be available the night of the supper at the door. All proceeds from the event will go toward the establishment of the relief fund.The fund cannot be put in place without the support of the public. Help local residents in their time of need. Who knows; you may find yourself in a similar situation at any time.

Potter said.

Fernandes responded, saying that the bi-monthly workshops had become a good time for board members to gather information and discuss issues. Therefore, during the regular meetings, discussion time had already been covered, and often, selectmen were ready to vote.

Selectman Tracy Kimball said she had attributed the low attendance to a higher satisfaction with the board.

“I would think it is because people think we are doing a good job,” she said.

Kimball added that it is helpful to hear what people’s concerns are, and how they feel about the board conducting quicker meetings.

Regarding the denial of public participation time, Kimball told Potter it was an oversight and not anything malicious on the part of the chairman.

Sometimes, it is the responsibility of the citizens in the audience to speak up about public participation — rather than waiting quietly to be called upon to speak, Kimball said.

Lions’ relief fund

HEADED TO A NEW LOCATION — This playground equipment — once enjoyed by campers on Brandy Pond — will soon be an addition to the Naples Town Beach.

The Naples Board of Selectmen voted to pay $2,950 for the equipment, which will be purchased by using money from the Kent’s Landing Improvement Fund.

(De Busk Photo) Selectman Christine Powers said she liked the concept of this improvement.

“I think it’s a good idea.

As a mom, I would have enjoyed having that when I went to the beach,” Powers said.

Selectman Dana Watson expressed some concern about crowding the town beach, which was expanded two years ago when the town purchased the adjacent Kent’s Landing parcel.

“I just don’t want to plug

up that area with too much stuff,” Watson said.

Plans are on the horizon to move to the town beach a structure, known as a cupola, which was part of the old Bay of Naples Hotel. The cupola will be moved from its location near a defunct campground off State Park Road.

Once moved, the restoration phase would begin.

Goodine said the purchase

of the playground equipment was not a pressing matter.

However, he wanted to tell the owner that the town was interested so as not to pass up the opportunity to procure it.

“They originally wanted $6,000. Then, they went down to $2,950. It is in good shape.

Plus, we have money in the Kent’s Landing improvement fund,” Goodine said.

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Page A, The Bridgton News, April 4, 2013

Casco pays town manager leave time, reduces debt

RECOVERED — This 2006 Volvo, stolen from a Brickyard Hill Road residence in North Bridgton, was found in Harrison. The car was one of four stolen in a string of thefts being investigated by Bridgton Police and the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office.

Police seek out car thieves

Area law enforcement continues to investigate a series of motor vehicle thefts over the weekend.

Bridgton Police received a report at 4:31 a.m. from a news delivery woman that a black 2005 Volkswagen Golf had left Brickyard Hill Road in North Bridgton, went into the woods and crashed into a rock. All lights were on, airbags had deployed and the passenger side door was open, yet no one was found

in the area. The Volkswagen, which had been stolen from a Waterford residence, sustained extensive damage.

At 8:11 a.m., police were notified that a 2006 Volvo had been stolen from a home on Brickyard Hill Road.

Social media helped BPD locate the missing Volvo. A fan of the BPD Facebook page saw the theft report, and later spotted the Volvo in Harrison, where it was recovered. Items, such as a GPS that had been

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Deputies from Oxford County and officers from Bridgton (Patrolman Joshua Muise is handling the local case) and Paris are investigating a string of car thefts through Oxford and Cumberland County. Oxford County also had reports of vehicles stolen from Paris and Albany. Police found the car stolen from Paris in Albany. The car taken in Albany was later discovered in Waterford. The car stolen from Waterford was the car that crashed in Bridgton. The vehicle from Bridgton was later discovered in Harrison Saturday afternoon. Oxford County Sheriff’s Office officials are handling the Albany and Waterford thefts.

“We want to remind everyone to lock your vehicles to keep would-be thieves out!”

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By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — In late June, Casco’s elected public officials drafted a new work contract with Town Manager Dave Morton.

As pointed out by the auditor, Morton’s 1000-plus hours of accumulated leave time showed up as a liability, or debt owed, on the books.

The new contract, which was effective as of July 1, 2012, permitted no more than five days of leave time to be rolled over at the end of each calendar year.

The imminent decision was: At what rate does the town pay the town manager for vacation days and sick days that had already been accrued prior to signing the new work contract?

On Tuesday night, the Casco Board of Selectmen voted, 3–2, to pay Morton $38,900.

Selectmen Paul Edes and Tracy Kimball cast the dissenting votes. Both had said the best approach was to use the formula from the old contract, which resulted in more money being paid to Morton.

According to the motion made by Chairman MaryVienessa Fernandes, the reasons for doing this were “… in recognition of a changed work agreement, and to

reduce the town’s liability on the books, and to compensate the town manager for accumulated earned leave time that is owed to him.”

The $39,800 represents 1,125 hours of leave time that had been rolled over during the five-year period of the old work contract.

Morton will be paid from money in the Employee Liability Account.

“At the end of July, I had accumulated 1,125 hours.

That was the time that agreement had ended. If you prorate that, it goes to 1,036 hours,” Morton said.

However, his calculations for paid-out accrued leave time were higher than those done by Town Auditor Bruce Nadeau.

Both Nadeau and Morton claimed that either calculation was correct.

Morton based his on the rate for the old contract — since the leave time had already been accrued under that contract. Nadeau relied on the conversion scale for the new work contract.

“It’s not erroneous how Dave calculated it,” Nadeau said.

He asked the board if there was language in the new contract that indicated how to handle the payout of leave time accrued before July 1, 2012. He asked if the new

pro-rate was retroactive.

Selectman Kimball said her recollection was that the pro-rating scale for the leave time on the books “wasn’t made clear.”

Morton said, “Going forward, the board suggested the pro-rated language.”

Kimball asked a few clarifying questions prior to weighing in on the subject.

“The discrepancy should be in Dave’s favor. He couldn’t accumulate any more time because he was already maxed out,” she said.

“We would have owed him the money if he had walked out on July 1,” Kimball said.

Edes agreed with Kimball’s take on it.

“Anything up to the new contract, we should pay at the rate of the old contract.

The new contract will have a new carryover.

This (is money) we owed him before July 1, 2012. I think it should be paid on his previous rate, and not by the new contract agreement that we signed,” Edes said.

When the motion was made, the monetary payout was less than Morton had calculated, and less than Edes and Kimball had supported.

Selectman Ray Grant said, “When we negotiated the new contract, it made it a whole different one.”

These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Tuesday, March 26 11:48 a.m. Police investigated a breaking and entering complaint at a Dugway Road home.

5:38 p.m. Police investigated an assault complaint at a North Road home.

7:23 p.m. Police responded to a disturbance at a Main Street residence, where a male was reportedly intoxicated.

Wednesday, March 27 11:31 a.m. A cell phone was stolen from a Main Street location.

4:11 p.m. Tools were stolen from an Ingalls Road location.

4:13 p.m. A male reportedly was threatening to harm

himself at a South High Street location.

4:49 p.m. A male reportedly stole a sweatshirt from a Main Street store.

Thursday, March 28 6:45 a.m. A 2010 Toyota Prius, operated by Mary S. Hubka of Bridgton, collided with a deer while traveling on North High Street.

8:25 a.m. Two subjects were involved in a verbal argument on South Bridgton Road. Police responded.

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April 4, 2013, The Bridgton News, Page A

Lunch: healthy foods, hangout time

Police blotter

(Continued from Page A) ed to a motor vehicle accident in the Rite Aid parking lot involving a 2006 Jeep Liberty, operated by Joyce A. Davis, and a 1988 GMC, operated by Steven E. Plummer.

6:07 p.m. Police received a report that a female struck her mother and was fighting with her sister at a Sawyer Circle apartment.

Friday, March 29 7:32 a.m. A bus driver informed police that a fox, which was “foaming from the mouth area,” was spotted near Stevens Brook Elementary School.

7:13 p.m. Evan B. Henley, 27, of Waterford was charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence by Bridgton Police Officer Phillip Jones following a stop on Knights Hill Road. Henley was released on personal recognizance.

Saturday, March 30 12:15 a.m. Bonnie L. Douglass, 59, of Bridgton was charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence by Bridgton Police Officer T.J. Reese following a stop on North High Street. Douglass was released on personal recognizance.

10:28 a.m. Police investigated a theft report at an Ingalls Road location.

9:14 p.m. A caller offered information regarding a camp break-in.

Sunday, March 31 12:30 a.m. Paul A. Lagasse, 21, of Bridgton was charged with aggravated domestic violence assault (Class B felony)

by Bridgton Police Officer Brad Gaumont following an alleged incident on Church Street. Lagasse was transported to the Cumberland County Jail in Portland.

8:30 a.m. A caller reported seeing a subject under a vehicle at a car sales lot.

2:07 p.m. Robert J. Bergeron, 42, of Portland was charged with disorderly conduct by Bridgton Police Officer Josh Muise. Bergeron, who was taken into custody in Shorey Park, was also summonsed for possession of a usable amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was transported to the Cumberland County Jail in Portland.

4:04 p.m. A patrolman was asked to retrieve and dispose a needle, which children found on the side of Kansas Road.

8:13 p.m. Police received a report that an 11-year-old had left a Wayside Avenue location.

Monday, April 1 6:09 p.m. Police received information regarding possible drug activity in the Ward Acres area.

7:43 p.m. A caller reported the theft of a newspaper from a North Bridgton Road location.

Tickets: During this reporting period, police issued 10 summonses and 36 verbal/written warnings.

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Two years ago, the middle school only had one small refrigerator to house drinks.

Using grant money, the JSMS kitchen received new refrigerators, and expanded with a walk-in cooler. Other purchases that made serving local food easier for the kitchen staff included stateof-the-art knives and food processors as well as professional training to utilize that culinary equipment, she said.

Although JSMS occasionally hosts a guest chef, every day that school is in session the kitchen staff prepares homemade, healthful food for the students.

Reilly said she wasn’t certain how often the students referred to the TV screen mounted on the cafeteria wall. The display screen is controlled by a computer, which calculates information about the calories and grams of fat for frequently served items. As new recipes with local ingredients are added to the lunch menu repertoire, the caloric breakdowns are included in the computer’s memory banks, Reilly said.

In the lunchroom, Cortney said it was helpful to be able to view the caloric information — prior to deciding what to eat.

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EIGHTH GRADERS ARE MAKING HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES as they go through the cafeteria line at Jordan Small Middle School. The JSMS food service staff carry out an objective of offering students a variety of healthy food items; and on Wednesday, the staff hosted guest chef Linda Manchester, who owns Good Life Market in Raymond.

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HEALTHY FOOD TO SMILE ABOUT — Eighth grader Eliza Chim and fellow classmates go through the cafeteria line at Jordan Small Middle School on Wednesday.

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By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer RAYMOND — Eliza Chim took a seat at the middle school cafeteria, next to the friends she usually sits with. When Eliza set her food tray on the table, the two girls found it difficult to keep their hands away.

The teens couldn’t help but notice how delicious some of the entrées looked.

Luckily for her BFs, Eliza shared homemade fries on her lunch tray.

Hanging out with friends is one of the reasons students at Jordan Small Middle School (JSMS) look forward to lunchtime.

Testing out new foods or sharing all-time favorites is another reason why lunch is the best break of the day.

“I liked the fries. They tasted natural; and they had a crispiness. They looked good on her plate,” said friend Courtney Stedt, who is 13 years old.

Eighth grader Danielle Tardiff agreed with Stedt’s comments that the ovenbaked fries looked too good to pass up eating.

Meanwhile, Eliza, who is also in eighth grade, said the berry-apple crisp was especially great.

“I know that we have days when everything is made in Maine. I especially like the ice cream that is made in Maine,” she said.

On Wednesday, the JSMS food service staff hosted guest chef, Linda Manchester.

The menu for that day carried a list of locally grown food from the potatoes for the French fries to the poultry for turkey burgers. Garden grown zucchini was dressed up in breading. The fruit crisp incorporated native blueberries, strawberries and apples.

In recent years, offering healthy food choices has been an objective of the kitchen staff at JSMS, according to Jeanne Reilly, the director of school nutrition for the Windham-Raymond School District, also known as Regional School Unit 14. Reilly said the district serves approximately 2,000 students. JSMS has a student body count of almost 200, she said.

Reilly said some of the changes include a television screen that displays calories and grams for the food items being offered on that day. Also, the students have participated in a greenhouse project that yields vegetables for the cafeteria salad bar.

According Reilly, the food service department received a $50,000 grant in 2010. The purpose of the grant was to make changes that moved toward tackling the nation-

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Baum works at Pace

FRYEBURG — View the fascinating new exhibit featured at Fryeburg Academy’s Palmina S. and Stephen F. Pace Galleries of Art entitled, “Mark Baum, Painter (19031997): A Retrospective.”

The exhibit will be on display now through Saturday, May 18. The galleries are located at 18 Bradley Street on the campus of Fryeburg Academy. The Pace Galleries are free and open to the public, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The gallery is also open during most performances in the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center or by appointment. Please call 935-9232 or e-mail boxoffice@fryeburgacademy.org to schedule a visit.

Mark Baum painted continually for more than 70 years during the twentieth MARK BAUM, PAINTER (1903-1997): A RETROSPECTIVE is now being presented, century. In the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, he pursued a through May 18, at the Pace Galleries of Art at Fryeburg Academy. direct representational tech-

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Affordable Care Act by Stan Cohen, 7:15 a.m., Alliance Church.

Thur., Apr. 11 — Rabies Clinic

by Rozzie May Animal BALDWIN Sat., Apr. 6 — Pancake Alliance, cats between 10 Breakfast, 7 to 9 a.m., West a.m. and noon, dogs between Baldwin United Methodist 12:30 and 2:30 p.m., Paris Farmers Union, Rte. 302.

Church, Rte. 113.

FMI: 603-447-1373.

BRIDGTON Fri., Apr. 12 — Spring Thur., Apr. 4 — Bridgton Family Treasure Hunt by Rotary Club, talk on LEA in Pondicherry Park, Community Literacy Group meet 10 a.m. at gazebo by

by Pam & Bill Brucker, 7:15 Bob Dunning Bridge. FMI: a.m., Alliance Church.

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Thur., Apr. 4 — Big Night Sat., Apr. 13 — Mattress Crossing Guard Training Fundraiser Sale to beneSession, 6 p.m., meet at LEA fit LRHS lacrosse teams, 10 offices, 230 Main St. FMI: a.m. to 4 p.m., Stevens Brook 647-8580.

Elementary School. FMI: Fri., Apr. 5 & 19 — Free 321-1882.

Sound Healing Workshop by BROWNFIELD Patrick Dempsey Center for Thur, Apr. 11 — Special Cancer Hope & Healing, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Bridgton Hospital. Olympics Young Athlete Pre-register: 795-8250, 1- Program meeting, 6:30 p.m., Community Center.

877-336-7287.

Sat., Apr. 6 — Spaghetti CASCO Supper benefit for LRHS Sat., Apr. 6 — Benefit Project Graduation, 5-7 p.m., Breakfast & Chinese Auction Masonic Lodge, Rte. 117. for Lake Region National Sat., Apr. 6 — “Night Junior Honor Society, 7 to 11 of the Goddess” free gath- a.m., Songo Locks School. ering for women, 5-8 p.m., DENMARK The Maine Yoga House, 18 Fri., Apr. 5 — Easy hike Beaver Creek Farm Rd. FMI: to the Boston Hills, Denmark, 650-7708.

by Denmark Mountain Hikers, Sun., Apr. 7 — Food meet 8:30 a.m. at Denmark Distribution by Lake Region Congregational Church. FMI: Vineyard Church, 2 to 4 p.m., 756-2247.

402 Main St., near the ball Fri., Apr. 12 — Moderate field. hike to Mount Cutler, Hiram, Mon., Apr. 8 — American by Denmark Mountain Hikers, Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 to 6 meet 8:30 a.m. at Denmark p.m., Masonic Hall, Rte. 117. Congregational Church. FMI: FMI: 1-800-RED-CROSS. 756-2247.

Mon., Apr. 8 — Lakeside FRYEBURG Garden Club, talk on wildFri., Apr. 5 — Portland flowers, 7 p.m., Methodist Symphony Strings Church, Main Street.

Kinderkonzert: Four Seasons, Tue., Apr. 9 — Cafe Project informal organiza- 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., Leura tion meeting, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy.

Campfire Grille, Rte. 302.

Wed., Apr. 10 — FMI: 935-9232.

Fri., Apr. 5 — Veterans Bridgton Caregivers Support Service Officer, 9-11 a.m., Group, 1 to 2:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 33 American Legion, Bradley St. South High St. To request re- FMI: 324-1839.

Fri., Apr. 5 — Pageant of spite: 647-8154.

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by FA’s International Wed., Apr. 10 — Book reading of The White Club, fashion, dance & song, Pocketbook by author Walter 7 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Bannon, 5:30 p.m., No. Performing Arts Center, Bridgton Library. FMI: 647- Fryeburg Academy. FMI: 935-9232.

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Sat., Apr. 6 — New Thur., Apr. 4 — Bridgton Rotary Club, talk on the England Tenors by Saco River

MEET THE BREEDS — Bridgton Veterinary Hospital will be hosting its third annual Meet The Breeds event and food drive for Harvest Hills Animal Shelter on Sunday, April 21 from noon to 2 p.m. Come meet a dozen different breeds of dogs and chat with the people who raise, show and love them. It’s a great opportunity to learn what breed of dog would be the best fit for your family. Admission is free, but BVH hopes that everyone will bring a donation of dog or cat food for the shelter. Purina products such as Purina ONE, Dog Chow, Cat and Kitten Chow are appreciated. Look for Annabell (pictured) to represent the Bloodhound breed at the event!

Festival Assn., 2 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy.

FMI: 935-9232.

Sat., Apr. 6 — “Luck of the Draw” Live Auction to benefit C.A. Snow School, doors open 3:30 p.m., drawings 5 p.m., Wadsworth Arena, Fryeburg Academy.

FMI: 603-387-2720.

Wed., Apr. 10 — Fryeburg Homemakers Extension, social time 9:30 a.m., business meeting 10 a.m., Legion Hall, Bradley St. HARRISON Sat., Apr. 6 — Texas Hold ‘em Tournament, doors open 11:30 a.m., play starts 1 p.m., VFW Hall, Waterford Rd. Wed., Apr. 10 — VFW Post #9328 Post & Auxiliary meetings, 7 p.m., VFW Hall, Waterford Rd. Sat., Apr. 13 — Public Supper, 5 to 6 p.m., VFW Post, Waterford Rd. (Rte. 35).

LOVELL Thur., Apr. 4-Fri., Apr. 29 — $ A Bag Sale, Lovell Thrift Shop of Lovell UCC, Rte. 5, hours 10 a.m. to noon Mon., Wed., Sat. Thur., Apr. 4 — DaddyDaughter Dance, 7:30 p.m., New Suncook School.

Fri., Apr. 5 — Weekly Bingo begins, early bird 6:30 p.m., regular bingo 7 p.m., VFW Hall #6783.

Mon., Apr. 8 — Adult Book Discussion, The Rise of Silas Lapham by William Dean Howells, 1 p.m., library.

NAPLES Thur., Apr. 4-Sun., Apr. 7 — Legally Blonde, musical by Lake Region High School Drama Club, shows 7 p.m. Thur.-Sat. & 2 p.m. Sat. & Sun., Lake Region High School Auditorium.

Mon., Apr. 8 — Public meeting by Ad Hoc Facilities Committee on future direction of K-5 schools of SAD 61, 6:30 p.m., Lake Region High School Auditorium.

nique with city and landscape motifs, painting in Manhattan, Central Pennsylvania, Georgia, rural New York and Provincetown.

In the 1960s, he relocated to southern Maine, where his style evolved to become exclusively non-objective and large format canvases exploring compositions of small repeated elements and color nuance.

He wrote, “My paintings are based on units organized into groups and movements and rhythms which attempt to parallel the flow of human emotional life.”

Baum was an active painter until the time of his death at age 94.

For more information about the artist, please visit www.markbaum.com

Kinderkonzert

FRYEBURG — Enjoy two Portland Symphony Orchestra Kinderkonzerts at Fryeburg Academy’s Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center.

The first Kinderkonzert is this Friday, April 5, and the second is Friday, May 17. Both shows are from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

The PSO Kinderkonzerts are recommended for children ages 3 to 7, but of course all are welcome! Tickets are $4 per person and are available for purchase online at www.fryeburgacademy.org/pac or by calling the box office at 935-9232.

The theater is located at 18 Bradley Street on the campus of Fryeburg Academy. Parking is free.

KINDERKONZERT, Page A Mon.,Apr. 8 ­— Registration for summer Kidventure Camp, 4 to 7 p.m., Naples Town Office. FMI: 693-6364.

Tue., Apr. 9 — Starting Seeds workshop, 5:30 p.m., library.

Tue., Apr. 9 — Scrabble Club, 7 p.m., library.

Thur., Apr. 11 — Lego Club, 4-5 p.m., library.

WATERFORD Sun., Apr. 14 ­— Waterford World’s Fair meeting and supper, 2 p.m., Waterford Town Hall, Plummer Rd. FMI: 5951601.

AREA EVENTS Fri., Apr. 5-Sun., Apr. 21 — Hold On, Molly! by Schoolhouse Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. Fri., Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., 16 Richville Rd., Standish. FMI: 642-3743.

Sat. & Sun., April 6, 7 — Mountain Top Music Center’s “24 Hours of Music” with student & professional performers, noon Sat. to noon Sun., White Mountain Hotel and Resort, 2660 West Side Rd., No. Conway, N.H. FMI: 603447-4737.

Sun., Apr. 7 — Oxford County Democrats, 3 p.m., Local 900 Hall, Rte. 108, Rumford. FMI: 875-2116.

Mon., Apr. 8 — Oxford Hills AARP, lunch at noon, business meeting 1 p.m., First Congregational Church, E. Main St., So. Paris. FMI: 7449069.

Thur., Apr. 11 — In Good Time, film on jazz legend Marian McPortland, 7 p.m., Saint Joseph’s College, Standish.

Sat., Apr. 13 — Maine Wildlife Park opens for season, 9:30 a.m., Rte. 26, Gray.

FMI: 657-4977.

Sat., Apr. 13 — Oxford Hills Honey Bee Club, 1 p.m., Oxford County Extension Center, 9 Olson Rd., So. Paris.

FMI: 743-5009.

Sat., Apr. 13 — Swingin’ Bears Square Dance, 7 to 10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, 10 Pine St., So. Paris.

FMI: 782-4050.

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Note: Most Bridgton Community Center programs have been relocated until April 15 due to center renovations. See listings for new locations.

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

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

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

Knotty Knitters, noon to 2 p.m., Soldiers Library, Hiram. FMI: 625-4650.

Cribbage, 2 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Bridgton.

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

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

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

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April 4, 2013, The Bridgton News, Page A

Hike: Browns & Backnippin “Forest and field, sun and wind and sky, earth and water all speak the same language: peace, solitude and silence,” — Thomas Merton

By Allen Crabtree Guest Writer I have stood before John B. Brown’s weathered old slate 1848 gravestone in the high summer, under the shade of the silent pines and birches enclosing the Brown family graveyard. And, I have skied there in the winter, when everything was blanketed in snow and quieter still, with only the sound of the wind in the trees and softly falling snow.

The silence and the gravestones are all that remain of the once active Sebago community of Backnippin, along with tree-filled cellar holes and stonewalls. The forest has reclaimed the farms and fields.

John Brown was one of the early Sebago settlers when the town was formed in 1826.

He and his family settled on the ridge of land west of what is now Browns Pond, where they built a home. At the foot of the pond, they had a sawmill. Two other early settlers at Backnippin were John

Libby and John S. Meserve, who built homes just up the road from the Brown’s in the 1830s. Eventually, five families lived in Backnippin.

When the last Backnippiner died in the 1940s, the community ceased to exist except in people’s memories. Maps no longer show Backnippin.

Browns Pond, at 112 acres, is not a large body of water. It is only 30 feet deep at its deepest spot, but it is valued as a warm water fishery for the hardy ice fishermen who have discovered it and are willing to make the walk through the woods to it.

The old Brown cemetery stands beside Backnippin Road, a rocky dirt lane that runs from Hancock Pond to Mud City. There are four gravestones there including Civil War veteran James Brown. When young men in Sebago answered the call to arms of President Lincoln to enlist and help fight to preserve the Union James enlisted as a member of Company I, Massachusetts Battalion.

He was 28 years old when he died at Newport News, Va., in November 1861.

There is more information on Sebago’s Civil War veterans at the MaineMemory.net

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(Continued from Page A) Danielle added.

Cortney said the advantages of a school greenhouse were the improved taste of fresh vegetables, and a sense of accomplishment from being involved in the growing process.

“I worked in our greenhouse in sixth grade. We had stuff in window boxes in our classroom, and we watched it growing,” she said. “I like new things at the salad bar. I have tried fruit I’ve never heard of. There was a potato that looked like an apple slice. We were trying to figure out what it was. We tried it, and it was really good.”

Danielle thought she and her classmates were lucky to have the current nutrition program at their school.

“At some school cafeterias, there is no variety of food.

Here we have a variety and choices,” she said. “The thing I like about lunch is when the snow melts, they open the windows and we get fresh air. Sometimes, we get to eat outside. If you eat your lunch, you might have time to exercise outside.”

Lunchtime plays an important part in the day at middle school.

Cortney explained, “We have no recess. We enjoy this lunch time we have together.”

Twenty-five minutes for lunch “is a good amount of time to enjoy your meal, and not be rushed,” she said.

The conversation returned to special treats (like ice cream) that support both the local dairy farms and the students’ upbeat attitude.

According to Eliza when ice cream is served during lunch, “It makes it fun. It makes everyone really happy.”

Cortney nodded in agreement, “I like the ice cream.”

“It’s not like they’re constantly giving us” junk food or desserts, she said, adding that the portions of ice cream are small but sufficient.

Danielle said she has made an observation about the days that ice cream is served.

“I’ve noticed when they give us ice cream, they give us more healthy choices, too,” she said.

BROWNS POND AND BACKNIPPIN — Denmark Mountain Hikers crossing Browns Pond on snowshoes.

(Photo by Allen Crabtree) website.

The origin of how Backnippin got its name and what it means, remains a mystery. One yarn has it that when Sebago voted to become a “dry” town in 1851 and banned alcohol, the folks living in Backnippin continued making their own (probably hard cider) and if a feller wanted a little “nip” he could go back up the hill to get one there. This is only a yarn. All we know for sure is that Backnippin is a lonely spot that has hidden well its stories.

The Denmark Mountain Hikers snow shoed into Browns Pond and Backnippin on March 1, 2013 and were able to cross on the frozen surface of Browns Pond to reach the old community of Backnippin on the western shore.

In summer, hikers would either have to walk around the 2.3-mile perimeter of the pond to get to the western side, or they could come in via West Shore Road, the Narrow Gauge Railroad right-of-way, and the old Backnippin town road.

Hike facts Browns Pond is located in Cumberland County, Sebago, Maine.

Difficulty: Easy Trail distance: 4.2 miles for the loop Hiking time: 3 hours Elevation: 524 feet Vertical gain: 100 feet Coordinates: 43° 54’ 47”N 70° 43’ 43”W Directions to the trailhead: There is no parking lot at the trailhead — park alongside the road. From Sebago Center go north on Route 107, turn left on Hancock Pond road.

Just past the large cemetery on the right is a field on the left — park here.

To Browns Pond: Access to Browns Pond is down an old woods road from Sebago’s Hancock Pond Road to the

east, through private property of Joanne Chessey now in the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust. The woods road is not marked, and there are several skid roads to confuse the hiker. Follow the most heavily used trail and head in a generally southwest direction and you will find the pond.

To Backnippin: In winter, cross on the ice to the west shore to a rudimentary boat landing and access road.

Course will be nearly due south. In summer go around the shore of Browns Pond to this access road. Follow the access road up the hill to the old Backnippin Town Road (in winter an active snowmobile trail). The Brown family cemetery is south on the Backnippin Road about 100 yards on your left. Follow the Backnippin Road north to the junction with the Narrow Gauge Railroad right-of-way.

Turn right (east). The Narrow Gauge RR becomes West Shore Road, which connects with Hancock Pond about 1 mile north from where you started your hike and left your car. Summer visitors could reverse the route, avoiding crossing Browns Pond.

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

Next: The next hiking column will be on Knox

John Patrick, Denmark Mountain Hikers, takes a closer look at one of the gravestones in the Brown family cemetery in Backnippin.

(Photo by Allen Crabtree)

Kinderkonzert (Continued from Page A) Friday, April 5, 2013: Strings Kinderkonzert — Four Seasons Tomorrow’s weather forecast calls for clear skies, drizzle, sleet and snow! You can hear different kinds of weather in music — plucking violin strings might make you think of gentle rain while the deep sounds of the double bass may conjure up a thunderstorm!

Did you know a composer named Vivaldi wrote music that sounds like the weather? Join the PSO string quintet as they demonstrate how different kinds of weather can be recreated in music.

Friday, May 17, 2013: Percussion KinderKonzert — Goin’ to the Zoo We’re going to the zoo, how about you? At the Percussion Zoo you will hear shakers, beaters, and melody makers and see instruments of all sizes and varieties. You’ll have a roaring good time with the Percussion Trio as we discover a wild kingdom of rhythms and beats.

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Our Kezar: A natural labor of love

Ever since retiring to this patch of Maine nestled up to the New Hampshire border, I’ve wondered what has attracted the many fascinating people to this area.

Having leafed through Our Kezar, I have the answer.

Our Kezar is a photographic ramble around Lovell Village, North Lovell and Center Lovell, and, of course, Kezar Lake. This beautiful body of water is our secret, so we think, but it does get out to others — and thus they come. The book is fabulous, with pictures accumulated by the three people who put it together: Lee Conary, Kenneth Goldman and Kelly Rickard. Each of the authors came to the lake as either children or summer residents.

Lee Conary came to Lovell in the 1960s as a young boy on vacation. Now he is the owner of the Kezar Lake Marina for the last 22 years.

Kenneth Goldman came from Brooklyn New York and with his wife Rosalind bought a cottage on the lake 30 years ago. Since then, their three children and five grandchildren have enjoyed the beauty of the lake. Ken’s experience as a photographer for the Daily Pennsylvanian at the University of Pennsylvania

was a huge plus in recording the atmosphere and wonder of the lake and surrounding area.

Kelly Rickard, her husband Tuck and three children live in Marblehead, Mass., but have been on the lake for the past 12 years. Her love of photography in her teens was an added incentive to record her version of the lake and other personal choice sites through the lens of her camera.

The foreword was written as a collaboration by four members of organizations steeped in the preservation of the land, the lake and the history of Lovell. Representing the Greater Lovell Land Trust is Executive Director Tom Henderson. The trust’s main concern is the preservation of the land and its stewardship through management. Kezar Lake Watershed Association President Ray Senecal stated the primary goal of the group is to monitor the purity of the lake as a resource to be preserved.

The association works together with the Lovell Invasive Plant Prevention Committee (LIPPC) to prevent the influx of invasive plants. Diane Caracciolo, LIPPC chair, added her praise of the way the people of

by Ethel Gilmore-Hurst Lovell Correspondent 925-3226 ehurst3@yahoo.com Lovell, permanent and summer residents, have worked so hard to preserve the lake and watershed. These volunteers monitor the lake for invasive plants that could prove disastrous to the preservation of the lake.

Finally, Catherine Stone, president of the Lovell Historical Society, injected her views of the historical value the lake has brought to the area with the influx of tourists. She stressed the beauty of the White Mountain range, along with the undeveloped lands on the lake. All who visit or play on the lake along with other folks can testify to the value of Kezar Lake.

To really bring the lake and surrounding area alive for all, the book itself was divided into seasons. The reasoning for this is that many visitors are at the lake only in the summer, and have no idea what the lake looks like in the

Look good, feel better NORWAY — The American Cancer Society is partnering with Stephens Memorial Hospital to offer a “Look Good Feel Better” program to area cancer patients. A Look Good Feel Better group session will be held on Wednesday, May 1 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Stephens Memorial Hospital’s Training Center, located at 199 Main Street in Norway. Each participant will receive a complimentary cosmetic kit donated by the cosmetic industry. Trained volunteer cosmetologists will show participants how to use the cosmetics and also ways to use wigs, scarves, and other accessories to conceal hair loss.

To register, contact PattiAnn Douglas, RN, Patient Navigator, at 744-6173.

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are: Greater Lovell Land Trust www.gllt.org; Kezar Lake Watershed Association (www.klwa.org); Lovell Historical Society (www. lovelhistoricalsociety.org); and the invasive plant committee (www.lovellmaine.us/ office-committees/invasiveplant-prevention.html) For those who love the lake and the area, this book is a testament to a community which is willing to preserve what nature has provided.

other seasons. They haven’t seen the snow on the lake, the brilliant coloring of the foliage against the mountains in the background, the trees on the shore starting to bud, or the activity of a new family of loons.

These are the portraits accumulated for the book by the authors. The pictures reveal the innermost corners of Lovell as you drive down Route 5 from Fryeburg to Stoneham. It is a small community, but so alive, striving to keep what we have beautiful for many generations to come. Our Kezar will preserve this legacy.

This book is magnificent in its presentation, thanks to the hard work of Kelly Rickard, who designed and planned the layout. The introduction to each season was poetic and brought out her feelings for the lake and the THE COVER of Our Kezar, a pictorial history of Kezar pictures of the book.

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Grant to help reclaim brook habitat The Mollyockett Chapter of Trout Unlimited has received a $5,000 EmbraceA-Stream grant from Trout Unlimited, placing third nationally among over 40 other applicants.

The grant will be used for a $47,015 project to reconnect Aldrich Brook to the rest of its watershed. Aldrich Brook, located in Parkertown TWP, is a tributary in the Upper Magalloway/Aziscohos Lake

watershed. The project is part of a broader effort to reconnect all historic brook trout habitat within the 150-squaremile watershed, primarily by identifying road crossings that obstruct fish passage and removing or repairing them.

Aldrich Brook is a tributary to Aziscohos Lake; a Heritage Brook Trout lake that has not been stocked in 25 years and is supported completely by wild trout

reproduction, largely in tributary streams. As part of an overall effort to reconnect all historic habitat in the Upper Magalloway /Aziscohos watershed, this project would involve removing two current fish passage impediments (perched culverts) on Aldrich Brook, thereby reconnecting 1.9 miles of wild brook trout habitat to Aziscohos Lake and the rest of the watershed.

The project will engage

the landowner, Wagner Forest Management, and other volunteers in a comprehensive effort to survey the remainder of the road crossings in the Upper Magalloway/ Aziscohos Lake watershed.

Total construction costs, including materials, are estimated at $41,900. Half of the construction costs will be provided by Wagner. In addition to Wagner and the funding received by Mollyockett

TU through the Embrace-AStream grant, the grant brings together several other organizations that will also assist in this project with either additional funding and/or services: • Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife • Aziscohos Lake Preservation Council • Trout and Salmon Foundation • Rangeley Region Guides

and Sportsmen’s Association • Fly Fishing in Maine • Orvis/Trout Unlimited 1,000 Mile Campaign Project work will begin this spring and is scheduled to be completed by the end of the year. Mollyockett TU will be seeking volunteers to help with the project. For more information, contact Mollyockett Chapter President Lee Margolin at 743-9808.

Coffman discusses Agenda 21 NAPLES — Dr. Michael Coffman Ph.D. discusses Agenda 21, open space and sustainable development on Saturday, April 20 at 6 p.m. at Lake Region High School on Route 302 in Naples.

Dr. Coffman is a noted scientist in the fields of wetlands, forestry, ecology, environmentalism and global warming. He has traveled the country and the world educating thousands on Agenda 21/sustainable development and open space.

Dr. Coffman has a positive message of how national sovereignty, free market enterprise, private property

ART CELEBRATES PLACE — This print by Bradford Fuller, titled “Aslepius,” is among other prints, paintings and mosaics that will be on display when the second annual “Art Celebrates Place” show by The Upper Saco Valley Land Trust opens with a reception on Saturday, April 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Tin Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Road, Albany, N.H. There’ll be Robert Frost poetry readings by Tom Earle, storytelling by Matt Krug, and songs and poems by the Potluck Singers during the artists reception, with the works inspired by places within some of the land trust’s easements from Jackson to Albany, N.H. The show runs until May 18, with hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call the land trust at 603-356-9683.

Project Graduation dinner Saturday Lake Region High School Project Graduation 2013 will hold a benefit spaghetti supper this Saturday, April 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Oriental Masonic Lodge, located off Route 117 in Bridgton.

Tickets are $6 for individuals or $25 for a family of five or more. Kids under 5 years of age are free. Advance tickets are on sale now at: Naples Small Engine in Naples, Jordan’s Store in Sebago and Huntress and Associates in Bridgton (next to Family Dollar).

rights and traditional values are superior to the global treaties and agreements leading to global governance proposed by the United Nations and as seen in Agenda 21.

Sustainable development, open space, smart growth and conservation easements are but a small part of Agenda 21.

Dr. Coffman has an MS in biology from Northern Arizona University and a Ph.D. in forest science from the University of Idaho. He has been involved in ecosystem research for over 20 years; assisted the U.S. Forest Service in develop-

ing an ecological land classification system for each of the national forests in Region 9; taught and conducted research on forest ecology and forest community dynamics for 10 years at Michigan Technological University.

Dr. Coffman’s latest book is Plundered: How Progressive ideology is destroying America. Another book is Rescuing a Broken America: Why America is so deeply divided and how to heal it constitutionally. For more information go to the website: AmericaPlundered. com

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‘Education Under Fire’ to be shown at Waterford Library WATERFORD — The documentary Education Under Fire will be shown at the Waterford Library at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17.

The documentary will be followed by a conversation with an expert panel on the film’s themes of religious discrimination and the right to public education.

The 30-minute documentary, which has been endorsed

by Amnesty International, deals with the Iranian gov-

ernment’s denial of the right to higher education for the past 30 years for all members of its largest non-Muslim religious minority, the Bahá’ís. In 1987, the semiunderground Bahá’í Institute for Higher Education (BIHE) was formed to give young Bahá’ís their only chance for a university-level education.

Despite repeated raids and arrests, volunteer teachers and administrators created an independent, decentralized

university system that has lifted the lives of thousands of Bahá’í students across Iran. In May, 2011, an organized assault was launched by the Iranian government in an attempt to shut down the BIHE. Over 30 homes were raided and over a dozen BIHE professors and administrators were detained. Several are still in prison for doing nothing more than trying to teach.

The film connects a diverse audience to a grave human

Each year Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District (OCSWCD) offers a Native Conservation Plant Sale of over 100 varieties of plants, including ferns, groundcovers, perennials, shrubs, trees, and vines.

New to the sale this year are native grasses and edible plants. Many of these plants

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The screening and conversation will take place in Waterford Library. The event is free and open to everyone.

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4th Tuesdays, 9 to 11 a.m.; clothes closet Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Prayer & Meditation Time, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., First Congregational Church, Bridgton.

Bridge, 1 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Bridgton.

Youth/Teen Basketball Open Gym for G. 3-12, 3-5 p.m., Bridgton Town Hall.

Teen Sports Night, 6-8 p.m., Harrison Elementary School gym. Follows school calendar; ends April 30.

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

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

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

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

Free Well Woman Clinic, by appt., 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Birthwise Community Clinic, The Birth House.

FMI: 647-5968, ext. 108.

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

“Mini Me” Storytime, for ages 2 and under, 10:30 a.m., Bridgton Library.

Sweden House Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

1st & 3rd Wednesdays, Sweden Church basement, 137 Bridgton Rd. FMI: 6474429, 647-5399.

Senior Lunch, noon, United Methodist Church, Bridgton.

Knitting Group, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library, Lovell.

Discovery Kids, 3 p.m., LEA, 230 Main St., Bridgton.

Step Into Fitness Walking Program at LRHS, Naples, 4:30 to 6 p.m., through May 3. FMI: 647-3116.

Cope Group session, 68 p.m., Harrison Fire Station Community Room. FMI: 508-633-0159.

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

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

Wednesdays, Standish Town Hall, Rte. 35.

Square Dance Lessons

by Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club, Caller Ray Hilton, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, 100 Pine St., So. Paris. FMI: 782-4050.

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

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

Adult Children of Alcoholics (& other dysfunctions), 7:30 p.m., Ste. B, Eastern Slope Inn, 2760 White Mtn. Highway, No. Conway, N.H. THURSDAYS Bridgton Rotary Club, 7:15 a.m., Bridgton Alliance Church, Rte. 117.

Adult Children of Alcoholics, 10 a.m., Waterford Library.

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

Storytime with Music, 10:30 a.m., Naples Library.

Gathering Place Support Group, noon, Bridgton Library.

Brownfield Food Pantry, 1 to 5 p.m. third Thursdays, 701 Pequawket Trl. FMI: 935-2333.

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

Raymond Food Pantry, 4-6 p.m., 2nd & 4th Thursdays, Lake Region Baptist Church, 1273 Main St. FMI: 232-5830.

No Community Kettle Supper April 4 & 11 due to painting at Bridgton Community Center.

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

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

Chickadee Quilters, 7 p.m., Stevens Brook Elementary School, Bridgton.

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

‘Serving Up’ a little more than just Broadway SOUTH PARIS — After 6:30 p.m., you might think that the halls of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School would be quiet.

But as you stroll those halls, you will hear strains of, “All day long I’d biddy bum, if I were a wealthy …

I got rhythm, I got music …

O-ho the Wells Fargo Wagon is a-comin’ … but then I thought about the game!”

After 6:30 p.m., play practice for the Serving Up Broadway musical review has begun.

Professional dancers and musicians performing songs from some of the all-time great musicals are the premise of Serving Up Broadway, an original musical review celebrating 40 years of the Oxford Hills SchoolCommunity Broadway Show.

Performances will be this Friday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 6 at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. in the Mark S. Eastman Auditorium at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in South Paris.

In rehearsals, the lights are dimming and changing color, there is a pattering of feet running across the stage to get to their spots, a chorus of voices and constant direction from director Jane Riseman, co-producers Kyle Jordan and Jennifer St. Pierre, music director Dennis Boyd, choreographers, and more. This group had worked together in past shows, and after the Damn Yankees show in April of 2012, the idea for a review show was born.

Their first thought, after Damn Yankees finished, was “wouldn’t it be fun to do a retrospect?” remembers Riseman. In October, Riseman, Boyd, Jordan and St. Pierre met to pick one song out of each of the 20 previous biennial community shows. The music was arranged for solos, duets, and ensemble cast accompanied by a seven-part band.

Terry White, well-known retired teacher, performer and composer from Westbrook, was hired to professionally arrange each of the songs.

Meanwhile, Riseman took the 20 songs and created a song script, in which she designed the whole show. The show will be centered around The Broadway Café, with Act One inside of the cafe and Act Two on the street outside of it.

“Every song will stand

SERVING UP BROADWAY, an original musical review celebrating 40 years of the Oxford Hills School-Community Broadway Show will be held Friday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 6 at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. in the Mark S. Eastman Auditorium at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in South Paris. Here, Allison Whitney is surrounded by her new friends, and together they sing Getting To Know You from The King and I, part of the original musical review Serving Up Broadway. on its own,” Riseman said.

“There will be no costuming; instead, everyone will be dressed in traditional cabaret black.”

Her favorite thing about directing is “helping the actors develop their character.” And since there is no dialogue in this play, she had to help the actors create “really specific movements and facial expressions.” Riseman has performed in seven community musicals, been stage manager for two, and this is her third show as director.

She believes that the community show is a “fabulous experience that everyone should be able to do and I love to provide that opportunity.”

Co-producer Jordan describes Riseman as “one of the most creative people I have ever worked with, and while this may have started as a collective vision among many, it has become her baby.” As the review was being developed, the super team of Riseman, Jordan, Boyd, and St. Pierre had the idea to bring back cast members to revive their old roles.

While they couldn’t get everyone back, the cast has actors from across the state, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and even Alabama returning to the Oxford Hills stage.

The age of the cast members ranges from eight to 75 years old. Steve Jones, reviv-

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ing his role as Frank Butler in the 2004 Annie Get Your Gun show, feels that “every time you do a role, you can bring something new to it.”

He believes that the community show becomes “the nexus where the performers and community come together.”

Steve Sessions, part of the review’s chorus, finds the community show “exciting because it brings together the experience of older people and the energy of the younger ones.”

Another member of the chorus is Sophie Lawton, a sophomore at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School.

She feels that, “high schoolers get experience and learn a lot from the older actors who have experience and have gone into the world outside of Oxford Hills.”

Peter Allen is reviving his part as “Curley” in the 1980 Oklahoma show.

“There are so few chances for generations to get together, and its wonderful to work with different age groups and to get to know them as people. It’s really important for a community,” Allen said. “It trains everybody into knowing that you are part of a greater effort. You realize that everyone has a small part, but everyone is equally important.”

“This review is a kind of memory piece for everybody,” adds Allen.

The Oxford Hills SchoolCommunity Broadway show began in 1974, when Benny Reehl, founder of new-vaudeville and Buckfield resident, approached Cynthia Westcott and Jerry Walker about starting a community Broadway show that included students. At the time, Westcott was the choral teacher and Walker was the band teacher

at Oxford Hills. “‘Let’s do it’ was our first reaction,” remembers Walker, “We have been involved in theatre most of our lives and we weren’t afraid to take this on.” So, with $500 from the Music Boosters, Westcott as the music director, Walker as “tech” director, and Reehl as the director, they had their first show, Fiddler on the Roof.

“A fiddler on the roof.

Sounds crazy, no? But in our little village of ‘Oxford Hills,’ you might say every one of us is a fiddler on the roof, trying to scratch out a pleasant, simple tune without breaking his neck.

It isn’t easy. You may ask, why do we ‘keep putting on the community show?’ That I can tell you in one word…

Tradition,” Reehl said.

Now 20 years later, the biennial community show has become nothing short of a tradition. “The community not only expects, but looks forward to the show,” said Jordan. “It’s part of who we are, and part of what we do here.”

The Mark S. Eastman Auditorium is located on the campus of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, 256 Main Street in South Paris. Reserved seating tickets to the Auditorium are on sale at Books N Things, 430 Main Street in Norway.

The purchase of tickets is not available over the phone.

However, they may be ordered by calling Books N Things at 739-6200. Your reserved tickets will be waiting for you at the will call table on the night of the show one hour prior to each performance.

Remaining tickets will be available at the door prior to each performance. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students/senior citizens.

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‘Hold On Molly!’ in Standish STANDISH — Hold On, Molly! is the next production planned for the Schoolhouse Arts Center in Standish from Friday, April 12 through Sunday, April 21.

Shows will be held on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16 for adults and $14 for students and seniors. Call 642-3743 for reservations or purchase tickets online at www.schoolhousearts.org Hold On, Molly! is based on the true story of Molly Finney of Freeport, as recorded by Charles P. Ilsley (18071887). Molly was kidnapped by local Native Americans and spirited north, across the border into Canada. There, they planned to sell Molly

into slavery. But, the Indians didn’t count on the determination and bravery of Captain McLellan, a local ship’s captain who was in love with Molly. He was determined to rescue her at all cost and dispatches his ship’s crew to that heroic goal.

Hank Beebe managed to craft Hold On Molly as a lively musical comedy based on the historic facts. The story of this romantic rescue adventure comes to life with lively dance numbers, lots of singing from a very talented cast, and plenty of action.

As a tribute to their founders (Hank and Nancy Beebe), the Schoolhouse will be performing Hold On Molly! for the first time since their opening season in 1988-89.

Area Events

Café Project moving forward

A first meeting held recently to develop a Bridgton Café resulted in some exciting ideas, organizers say.

The next meeting of the Café Project at the Bridgton Community Center will be Tuesday, April 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the Campfire Grille on Route 302 in West Bridgton.

Play Texas Hold ’em Poker Who should attend? If you are interested in performing, HARRISON — April has finally arrived. Before the appreciating or in the opportunity to relax with friends, gardens need to be planted and the lawns cry to be mowed, others need your ideas. For more information, call 647there is time to play some Texas Hold ’em poker. The 3116.

Harrison Lions Club will hold its next tournament on Saturday, April 6 at the VFW Hall on Waterford Road in Bridgton Caregivers Support Group meeting The Bridgton Caregivers Support Group will meet Harrison. There will be an $80 entry fee, which includes Wednesday, April 10, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The meeting the stipend for the state license fee. Doors open at 11:30 will be at the First Congregational Church, 33 South a.m., with a starting time of 1 p.m. This is a BYOB event, with great food and refreshments available. Proceeds will High Street, Bridgton this month (while the Bridgton be used to provide services that the Lions Club renders to Community Center is closed for renovations). Free respite the community, such as school scholarships and support for care is available by reservation during the meeting. To request respite, please call 647-8154 by April 9. the local library and fire station.

Luck of the Draw/Live Auction

FRYEBURG — The C.A. Snow School is having a Luck of the Draw/Live Auction on Saturday, April 6, at the Wadsworth Arena in Fryeburg. The doors will open at 3:30 p.m., and the drawings will start at 5 p.m. There are prizes consisting of overnight stays, restaurant gift certificates, wood, Disney tickets, museum tickets Adirondack chairs, kids’ table, 50/50 tickets and so much more. Food will be available for purchase from the PKA. For any questions or to donate an item, call Jenn Leach at 603-387-2720.

The night of the Goddess

Join other women at The Maine Yoga House, 18 Beaver Creek Farm, Bridgton, for a free gathering to unite in a circle of empowerment on Saturday, April 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. Offerings include meditation, a short yoga practice, self reflection, song and chant and a meal to share. Those who attend are also urged to bring items of clothing that no longer serve them, so that everyone can share in a free shopping spree. What is not taken by the participants of the evening will be donated to a women’s shelter. If you like, please bring a dish to share.

All are welcome and this is a free community event. For more information, call 650-7708.

Oxford Hills AARP meeting

SOUTH PARIS — The Oxford Hills Chapter of AARP will meet on Monday, April 8 at the First Congregational Church on East Main Street, South Paris. Lunch will be served at noon and will feature a honey-glazed chicken dinner. The cost is $6.50 and reservations are required by calling Ruth at 744-9069 by Friday, April 5. The business meeting will begin at 1 p.m. Please bring any items for homebound gift bags and something for the food pantry collection. The speaker will be Linda Russell from Elder Law.

New beginner Tai Chi classes starting

Tai Chi Maine is offering new beginner classes on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. beginning April 9 at Town Hall, North High Street, Bridgton. The classes are free, and are sponsored by Bridgton Recreation. Improve your balance and relieve stress. For more information, visit www. taichiinmaine.com

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April 4, 2013, The Bridgton News, Page 11A

Service note

Air Force Airman Lawrence W. Crosby graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Crosby is the son of Lawrence Crosby of Harrisburg, Ill. and Jeannette Martin of Bridgton. He is a 2012 graduate of Harrisburg High School, Ill.

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made pie or a brownie with ice cream, all for $8 for adults and $4 for children. They will start serving at 5 p.m. and there will be a 50/50 raffle.

Soldiers Library Book Group meeting

HIRAM — Soldiers Memorial Library’s Book Discussion Group will meet on Monday, April 15, from 11 a.m. to noon to discuss Out of the Night That Covers Me by Pat Cunningham DeVoto. The library, located at 85 Main Street, also has locally-crafted bluebird houses available for a donation of $12. The Knotty Knitters Group meets on Mondays from noon to 2 p.m., and new members are always welcome. For more information, call 625-4650.

Safe Sitter® Class offered in Norway

NORWAY — Sign up for the upcoming Safe Sitter® Class offered by Stephens Memorial Hospital Family Birthplace. The class will be held on Monday, April 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Harper Conference Center in the Ripley Medical Office Building (193 Main Street, Norway). The fee for the class is $50. A $15 scholarship is available upon request. For information and registration for your son, daughter, or your babysitter, call 743-1562, ext. 6951.

FRYEBURG — The Fryeburg Homemakers Extension will meet at Legion Hall, Bradley Street, Fryeburg on Wednesday, April 10. Social time is at 9:30 a.m., followed by the business meeting at 10 a.m. This meeting will be a planning and working session for various projects, the Chinese Auction benefits homeless pets first of which will be making balsam bags.

SOUTH PARIS — A Chinese Auction will be held This is a bring-your-own sandwich luncheon, with the Saturday, April 20 at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High hostesses Paula Swenson and Bonnie Garland.

School to benefit Responsible Pet Care. Over 300 great items will be offered. Bidding runs from 5 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Ladies offering public supper HARRISON — The VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post with winners drawn at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5, $10 and #9328 is sponsoring a public supper from 5 to 6 p.m. on $20, and bonus tickets are available.

Saturday, April 13 at the Harrison VFW Post on Waterford Dance to the Echo Tones Road (Route 35). The supper features homemade baked at Brownfield Lions Den beans, coleslaw, casseroles, salads, pies and beverages, BROWNFIELD — The music of the Echo Tones will and is a fundraiser for the Ladies Auxiliary. Donations fill the Brownfield Lions Den at their next dance for ages will be greatly appreciated.

21 and over on Saturday, April 20, from 8 p.m. to midnight. The Lions Den is located at the corner of Routes Swingin’ Bears Square Dance April 13 SOUTH PARIS — The Swingin’ Bears Square Dance 5 and 113 in Brownfield. Admission is $10/person to the Club announces that on Saturday, April 13, from 7 to 10 BYOB dance, which will feature two raffles, a 50/50 and p.m., Kip and Linda Moulton, of Scarborough, will team a bottle raffle. All proceeds will benefit the Brownfield up as caller and cuer for the square dancing and round Lions Community Projects Fund. dancing. The dance will be held as usual in the cafeteria Comedy show at Magic Lantern at the Oxford Hills Middle School, 100 Pine Street, South The Friends of the Bridgton Public Library are bringParis. Refreshments are always served at intermission ing comedian Jim Colliton to the Magic Lantern Theater with door prizes and a Pot O’ Gold drawing. Admission is in Bridgton for a benefit performance on Monday, April $6 per person. Non-dancers are welcome at no charge. For 22, at 7 p.m. Colliton has appeared on Comcast Comedy more information, visit www.squaredanceme.us/ or call Spotlight and Comedy Central, as well as XM Satellite Eleanor Herrick, vice president, at 782-4050.

Radio’s Comedy Channel. Tickets are $12 and are on Waterford World’s Fair Meeting and Supper sale at the library. For more information, call Joanne at WATERFORD — The Waterford World’s Fair next 647-8592. meeting is on Sunday, April 14, at the Waterford Town Grange seeking yard sale items Hall on Plummer Road starting at 2 p.m. All members are HARRISON — Lakeside Grange #63 in Harrison encouraged to attend and anyone who is interested in the Village is interested in stocking up useable yard sale items fair is always welcome. For more information, call Bill for their yard sales this spring and summer. They will Winslow at 595-1601 or Dana Hemingway at 595-2430. begin accepting articles on Tuesday, April 26, with drop On Saturday, April 20, the fair will hold its last sup- off dates on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m., per of the winter at the North Waterford Congregational and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds from the Church on Route 35, across from Melby’s Market. This yard sales will go to support their organization and the one will be Dana’s special baked stuffed haddock with community. For further information, please contact Opal potato, two vegetables, bread, drink and a piece of home- Gardner at 583-2960.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO MRS. GRIGSBY — This banner was created by Mrs. Cathy Grigsby’s special art students over the course of two years. Each student created one panel and one letter using the disperse dye method, which is printed on polyester fabric. The banner will be on permanent display at Stevens Brook. Pictured, left to right are: Jonah Tafuri, Emma Crawford, Cody Chute, Alli Vogel, Hannah Thurston, Mrs. Grigsby, Isabella Wears, Cody Ducette, Grace Ross, Lucas Rogers, Griffin Figueroa, Kayla Currier and Becca Roy. Students absent at the time of the photo were: Tyler Silverblade, Olivia Thompson, Veronica Messina, Haley Fernald and Grace Chute.

Grigsby: Art Teacher of Year (Continued from Page A) a teacher from each of the three grade levels (elementary middle and high school). Since I have not been on the board of the MAEA, I can only imagine that what set me apart was having published over 10 articles for ‘Arts and Activities’ magazine, as well as my work with the Bridgton Art Guild (BAG) and Gallery 302.”

As a teacher, it is really a “novel thing” to be recognized for one’s work, Grigsby added.

“I believe every teacher ought to be recognized for the amazing things they do every day under incredible pressure from many outside sources in our society,” she said. “Personally, I will always cherish the moment I walked into my room last week and saw it covered with banners, balloons, flowers and cards from all the kids! And then at school meeting when I received a standing ovation from the students and teachers.

Wow! I am so lucky to be able to work with such great teachers and students!”

Presently in her 28th year of teaching at SAD 61, Grigsby first earned a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, “which as you may know is not really a degree that qualifies a person for any job.”

“I did a lot of different kinds of jobs before becoming a teacher: I had my own leather crafts business, I was a waitress. I did massage. I was a newspaper reporter. I sold legal books. I was a Title 1 teacher. I was a substitute teacher,” she recalled. “It was as a struggling single mom that I decided to go back to school to get my teaching certificate.

Even after that, it was another five years before I started teaching.”

When asked to describe her approach to teaching art, Grigsby simply answered, “I believe every child is creative and every child can be successful in art.”

“Art is one of the few places in the curriculum that asks a student to come up with their own unique approach to an assignment.

In doing so, students must learn to use all kinds of problem-solving skills. At the same time, they must cooperate with their classmates in the use of materials, cleaning up, etc. All of these skills are crucial for many kinds of jobs that exist in today’s world, and even more importantly they are key in approaching life with the knowledge that there are many ways to solve a problem and that creativity is not a limited quality that only belongs to the select few,” she said. “I have many students for whom art is the high point of their school week. In our drive to push students faster and faster in the academics, we must remember to find a balance, to honor the unique place in each of us that finds joy in creating something that is ours alone.”

While some students may excel in art, Grigsby truly believes every student possesses some degree of “artistic skill.”

“It is my job to help every student develop artistic skills. It is gratifying to me to see those students who ‘think they have no artistic ability’ do something that surprises them and is really an amazing work of art!,”

she said. “It is simply a matter of not putting limitations on yourself and of being willing to work at it.”

Trying to balance a classroom of students with varying artistic abilities can be a major challenge.

“It has always been a struggle finding a way to meet the needs of the gifted students because typically they need more time to complete every project and the schedule allows only 40 minutes per class,” Grigsby said. “In the regular classroom, I often have a second project for the students who finish early so I can give more time to the students who need it. I also have always had a special class at least once a week for students who are gifted in art. There have been years where that class took place during the regular school day, but most years the class is after school (on my own time). I try to keep the class to 10 students and we are able to work on more complex projects that take much longer to do. That class currently is only for fourth and fifth grade students.”

A banner (see photo) Grigsby and her students recently presented to the school is an example of one of the things they created in special art.

“This class not only helps to meet the students needs, but it also gives me a chance to challenge myself and to be able to spend more time with students in a way that is less limiting than the regular schedule,” she said.

Grigsby is always very proud to see former students succeed in careers using artistic skills she could see they possessed at an early age. One student that comes to mind for Grigsby is Adam Toews, who is very successful in the graphic design field.

Who unlocked Grigsby’s own interest in art?

“I did not have an elementary art teacher, but I just remember at a very young age spending hours drawing. My mother was always doing crafty things like sewing and making things for church functions, so I had materials around to work with,” she said.

“My first external encouragement was when I won a ‘Keep Christ in Christmas’ poster contest when I was in the sixth grade. The award came with a $10 check and my picture in the newspaper. Heady stuff!”

She has no real personal favorite form of art.

“I love everything, which makes me a good art teacher and maybe a less conventional artist. In the art world, people often stick with one medium, but that seems quite impossible for me,” she said. “The media that I use the most for Gallery 302 and any other exhibits are fiber art, pastels and printmaking. I also love working in clay, but do not have access to the right kinds of kilns and glazes.”

What does the future hold for Mrs. Grigsby?

“I am nearing the end of my career as an art teacher because I am getting close to the age when I can retire, but I am still excited about teaching and always coming up with new ideas,” she said. “I have another article, which has been accepted for publication and at least two more ideas for articles I want to write before I retire. I’m sure I will continue to be involved with Gallery 302 and BAG and I am hoping to show my work in other venues. I would like to teach some classes for To all of my co-workers, adults when I retire. I am family & friends for making my also planning on renewing Retirement “Open House” my involvement in the quilting world.” such a special & memorable occasion.

Art is certainly a passion that will continue to be a major part of Cathy Grigsby’s life — be it in a classroom at Judith Coburn Stevens Brook Elementary School or an instructional space elsewhere down the road.

Thank You!!

Thanks to everyone

(Continued from Page A) the same concern as Lowell about the legality of selling off the back portion of the campground land to a developer, as has been suggested by the Community Development Committee. He said the board is awaiting a legal opinion from the town’s attorney on the question.

Woodward said the board felt it would be important to have the public weigh in first on the CDC’s recommendation, in either a binding or nonbinding way, before proceeding further. If voters say no, the CDC’s Salmon Point Report contains several other recommendations of ways to increase revenues at the campground, which currently fall well below those of professionally-run campgrounds.

“Personally, I’m not for selling it,” Woodward said.

“The CDC wanted to find ways to make it more profitable, and this is one of the committees we appointed. So we wanted to ask the people before going any further.”

The proposed language of

the referendum question, as drafted by the CDC, reads as follows: “To authorize the Board of Selectmen to solicit RFPs (Request for Proposals) for the sale and development of a portion of the Salmon Point Campground. The beach area would be retained by the Town and deed restricted, in perpetuity, against sale or development of the beach area.

The minimum sales price for the portion that may be sold shall be $2,000,000 and the minimum annual tax revenue from the development shall be $75,000. If these parameters are not satisfied, the Town will have no obligation to sell the property.”

Woodward said the board still hasn’t made a decision on whether to put the question before voters. The deadline for deciding one way or another is April 29, in order to meet legal posting requirements for the June 11 Town Elections/Referendums. The Town Meeting is on June 12.

Lowell said many other questions remain unanswered

as well, such as whether a formal appraisal will be done or whether the original owner still retains a right-of-way for the campground’s septic and well system.

“You need to have a whole lot more homework done,” he said. “We’ll be asking them about selling a piece of property we might not be able to sell.”

Resident Scott Finlayson followed Lowell to the mic, saying, “I can’t believe it’s gotten to this point that we haven’t dismissed the idea out of hand.” Even if the town could realize a $2 million sale, said Finlayson, the money wouldn’t be worth the price of a beautiful waterfront resource “that future generations will benefit from for years and years to come.”

Besides, Finlayson added, “I don’t know anyone in their right mind who would build a $4 million house down there and have to share it with the rest of the town.”

The board agreed to table the discussion until their next regular meeting on April 9.

Planning Board

(Continued from Page A) across the main entrance and parking area in order to exit onto Route 302, causing what Miller termed “a very scary situation.”

Under the plans, the east end of the existing building would be extended eight feet and the pickup window would be relocated to the east side of the new addition.

Three new parking spaces would be added, along with a six-foot traffic island to separate the traffic flow of drive-through and walkin customers. A 40’-by-15’ patio would be built along the front of the building, and landscaping would be provided both around the building and along Portland Road.

“Improvements inside and outside will alleviate congestion and provide a more appealing facility for customers and passing public,” Fram wrote in his application. Keith Lincoln, representing Fram, told the board, “The main reason for this is to provide different directions of travel for the parking and drive through.”

Collins asked board members if they wanted to require a full phosphorus study, since the board erred in its original 2004 approval by not requiring such a study. But Board Alternate Adam Grant said he didn’t think that was fair to the applicant, since it would cost at least twice as much as a phosphorus study limited to just the expansion of the project site. The board agreed to go with the more limited phosphorus study.

Fram submitted a study

by Albert Frick Associates that determined the adjacent lot, while a sensitive area prone to wet periods, did not contain any vernal pools. The lot would be used to accommodate the existing building’s expansion and also serve as a crushed stone parking area.

McDonalds storage building McDonalds developer Mark Lopez won preliminary approval to build a 10’-by-20’ storage shed in the rear portion of the restaurant site on Portland Road. McDonalds’ Bridgton franchise owner Ed Roetman said he needed the shed to store dry goods that would accessed as needed by store employees using hand dollies.

The siding will be of the same type that is on the existing restaurant building and adjacent vacant retail space. The shed will be

DELICIOUS! ABC Academy student Molly Edwards, her father and classmate Theresa Thayer enjoy some ice cream with syrup on a beautiful day at Weston’s Farm in Fryeburg.

WHERE MAPLE SYRUP COMES FROM? — George Weston of Weston’s Farm in Fryeburg explains the maple syrup process to students from ABC Academy in Bridgton. sited on a slab, and minimal regrading will be needed on the site. The shed will be placed adjacent to the parking spaces at the rear of the restaurant, and will be constructed in May or June.

Collins noted that the site plan review ordinance ought to be amended so that projects such as the storage shed, which make no substantive changes to the original approval, would not have to come back to the board as is now required. Engineer George Sawyer noted that the state Department of Environmental Protection is now in the process of doing the very same thing, in order to streamline the review process for developers.

Main Eco Homes The board also granted preliminary approval to plans to build a 32’-by-40’ building on the north side of

171 Portland Road, which currently has a 40’-by-80’ building housing Main Eco Homes and three other office businesses and a second floor apartment.

The new building would be set back further from Portland Road than the existing building and would be used as a storage area and workshop by Main Eco Homes. It would also have a one-bedroom apartment in the basement.

The new building would be used primarily as a staging area to move supplies to job sites, with some precutting and priming of building materials. A new sign for Main Eco Homes would be installed on the new building. Construction will begin immediately, following the board’s expected final approval at their next meeting.

Opinion & Comment

April 4, 2013, The Bridgton News, Page B

Medicare nugget

My Irish Up

by Mike Corrigan BN Columnist

Two gunmen of Verona

In Shakespeare’s times, the only thing that could stop a bad guy with a sword was a good guy with a sword. At the final curtain, the Globe stage was littered with gore. But what would The Bard’s stance be on gun violence, in the modern world? A recently-discovered lost play fragment, Two Gunmen of Verona, provides no easy answers.

Shakespearean scholar Toby R. Nottaby, while noting that the fragment that follows is “of dubious origin,” nonetheless finds the recently discovered work entirely in concert with Shakespearean plot, language and sensibilities. “The more blood the more credible,” Nottaby said. “It’s like King Lear.

The playwright’s just saying that in the country of the mad, the madman is king. Were Shakespeare around today, he’d be writing cop show scripts for TV.” Two Gunmen of Verona, Act I A street in Washington, D.C., where roving bands of brigands, formerly Congressmen, march in phalanx formation, mowing down anything that moves in defense of the Second Amendment. Enter Rosencranz, a lobbyist, who stands in a pothole, and Fortenbras, another lobbyist, who quickly disguises himself as a pothole. They carry automatic weapons and wear bandoliers. They perform the secret lobbyist handshake, involving a fist bump and the ritual exchange of thousand dollar bills.

Fortenbras: What ho, Rosy?

VERONA, Page 12B

Small World

by Henry Precht BN Columnist

FIRST OF FIRST FRIDAYS — Main Street Gallery, 426 Main Street, Norway, will start off the spring/summer season with a First Friday Reception on Friday, April 5, from 5 to 7 p. m. Volunteers Pam Morra, Suzanne Hardy, Barbara Traficonte and Irina Kahn invite you to share the hard labors of fine artists and artisans living and working in Western Maine. View original arts, mosaics, landscapes, figurative paintings, still life paintings, jewelry and more. Visitors receive special 20% discounts. The gallery will be open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit westernmaineartgroup.org and Facebook at Main Street Gallery. The gallery is free and open to the public.

A narrow escape

Looks like I retired just in time. If I hadn’t decided to leave public education in 2011, Chapter 33 would have been the final straw. This Maine State law mandates that unruly students cannot be forcibly removed from the classroom. Basically, nobody can touch a student when he or she is disrupting a class “unless a teacher or student is in ‘imminent danger’ of harm,” according to a Feb. 20 story in the Portland Press Herald.

Incredulous, I listened last fall to an acquaintance,

Front Row Seat

by Tom McLaughlin BN Columnist

who is an elementary school teacher, as she told me about her difficulties with Rule 33.

When a student disrupted her class she could ask him to behave, and if he didn’t she could tell him to go to the principal’s office. When he

refused, she couldn’t force him to leave the classroom and neither could anyone else unless he or she had been specially trained to do so.

Leave it to government to determine that special trainESCAPE, Page 12B

Dangers ahead 1956: 57 Years Ago for America

I don’t know Syria well — never worked there in my Foreign Service years, visited twice afterwards. The first trip was sponsored by an Arabophilic organization trying to build ties. I disappointed them by publishing an article after my return criticizing the Hafez al Assad regime for its autocracy.

Syria was one of those states carved out of the defunct Ottoman Empire after World War I. Like two others in the Fertile Crescent — Lebanon and Iraq — it is richly diverse with large communities of Sunni, Shia and Alewite (akin to Shia) Moslems, Christians and Kurds. In Lebanon and Iraq, the Shia were the largest group, until recently effectively ruled by Sunni. In Syria, the Assad family, Alawites, ran the SYRIA, Page 12B

Letters Frustrating days

To The Editor: These are frustrating days for the “culture warriors” of the religious right. When they look at the news, they find right-wing blogger Matt Lewis writing, “The culture war is over, and conservatives lost. Too many Americans simply no longer agree with them on the merits.” About the same time, Romney advisor David Kochel wrote, “The culture wars are kind of over and Republicans largely lost.”

Since the Supreme Court heard arguments on the rights of same-sex married couples, some of the loudest and most intransigent culture warriors in America also have sounded the trumpet to retreat. Rush Limbaugh, Mona Charen and Pat Buchanan all concurred that marriage equality will become the law of the land within a few years, no matter how the Supreme Court rules in today’s cases.

How did things get to this point? Since the late 1960s, religious right crusaders have led a cavalry charge against what they considered a tidal wave of filth and moral depravity that they believed would cause the collapse of Judeo-Christian society unless they pushed it back.

So, Jerry Falwell founded his “Moral Majority,” Pat Robertson his Christian Broadcasting Network, Jim and Tammy Bakker their PTL Club, James Dobson his

“Focus on the Family,” Gary Bauer his “Family Research Council,” and so on. They worked hand in hand with traditionalist Roman Catholics in their relentless opposition to contraception, pornography, extra-marital sexual activity, abortion, sex education and most every non-traditional sexual practice one can name.

Now it’s 40 years later and their moral crusade to “clean up America” has failed abjectly. Sexually explicit videos are readily available on billions of websites — easily accessible to anyone of any age. Television programs deal openly with nudity, explicit sex, profanity and sexual relationships of every type. On TV and movie screens, lesbian and gay couples are as common as straight couples, and they act just as morally, too.

Religious rightists tried to drag America backward to the moral strictures of 1950s fundamentalist Protestant Sunday Schools or Roman Catholic parishes. They failed because such reactionary movements always fail. Time moves only forward, never backward.

Conservatives lost the culture war because they never could have won it. When people discover the world is changing in ways they find objectionable, they have only three choices: Lead, follow, or step aside. As Bob Dylan sang way back in the early years of the culture war, “Get out of the way if you can’t lend a hand. For the times, they are a changin.”

Rev. Robert Plaisted Bridgton LETTERS, Page B

Editorial: We weren’t quite sure at the beginning of the week whether today’s edition would hit the streets on time or at all. An assortment of predicaments hanging over from the last of the previous week’s press run caused considerable doubts, which ruined any peace of mind over the weekend.

The underpinning at the rear end of The News office which extends out into Stevens Brook gave way to

Back in the Day

by Janine Francisco Bridgton Historical Society

start the trouble.

Then, the press started slipping in the direction of the brook due to the accented slope of the floor. The crew

had to keep shortening the pully belt of the press to keep up with its progress toward the rear of the building but 1956, Page 11B

By Stan Cohen Medicare Volunteer Counselor A report released by the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities says that projected Medicare spending between 2011 and 2020 will fall by more than $500 billion.

It doesn’t mean that there will be reduced spending on Medicare, but it does mean the expected rate of growth is far below what was earlier predicted.

The revised projections are due to significantly low growth in such spending over the last three years. In fiscal year 2012, for instance, Medicare spending per beneficiary increased by only 0.4%, which is considerably lower than the 3.4% growth in per capita gross domestic product (GDP). From 2010 to 2012, Medicare spending per beneficiary grew 1.9% per year while GDP increased by 3.2% per year. Some economists point out that the new projections are a result of the Affordable Care Act, which controls the rate of growth of Medicare Advantage plans and hospital payments, promotes high value health care (meaning better quality care at a lower price), and reduces waste, fraud and abuse in the Medicare program.

One of the benefits of this reduced rate of spending is that some Medicare costs will go down. For example, in 2014 the Part D (Medicare prescription drug program) deductible will change from $325 to $310. The out-of-pocket threshold that triggers an exit from the coverage gap (the so-called doughnut hole) will go from $4,750 to $4,550. And the co-pays when purchasing medicine are also predicted to go down.

Stan Cohen, a Medicare Volunteer Counselor, is available for free, oneon-one consultations at Bridgton Hospital on Tuesdays from 8 to 11 a.m.

No appointment is necessary. Alternatively, call the Southern Maine Agency on Aging (800-427-7411) and ask for a Medicare advocate.

Ann Ruel Returns to Real Estate with Keller Williams With 29 years of experience in the real estate field, Ann Ruel, has returned to provide her expertise and services in this changing market. After leaving real estate for the banking field a few years she then found herself battling breast cancer in 2011/2012. With her energy renewed and her life refocused, Ann wanted to return to what she knows and loves, real estate sales.

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n the fall of 2012 Ann returned part time into the real estate market. The past few months Ann has been busy organizing and planning the new nonprofit wellness center, On Eagles Wings, in Bridgton, Maine. The center will officially open on April 13, 2013 and will assist women with alternative treatment while going through breast cancer treatment. Ann is excited to enter back into real estate to assist with the funding for the non-profit center. She is glad to be back with Keller Williams Real Estate team in Portland, ME. Ann goes in one day a week for training in Portland. “The cutting edge technology, caring and supportive team of people at Keller Williams have helped immensely to enter full time back into real estate. With 29 years of real estate experience and the support and training from Keller Williams, I am in a good place in my life to help so many people who need to buy and sell in this changing and challenging economy.”

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Ann was fortunate enough to help a good friend, Ann Macdonald, sell her property in Bridgton prior to Christmas of 2012. She had some huge issues on selling her home along the way, but Ann slowly walked her through the process step by step, and eventually, through the complications and hardships, she was able to close on her property and settle into a smaller property more suitable for her needs. Ann Macdonald has shared her written testimony.

TOUGHEST BATTLE

I have come through on of the toughest battles of my life, breast cancer, with this whole new outlook on life. I have created a beautiful wellness center with my husband Ron Ruel, to assist so many other women who are battling for their lives with breast cancer treatment. Our center will provide 8 free massage/ reflexology treatments for women. Raising the funding for a non-profit is a challenge in this economy, but slowly we are seeing it happen. Real estate will be a vital source to assist this center and I look forward to helping people through the mine fields of buying and selling in today’s economy. Donate online at www.oneagleswings2.com

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I am also working on getting certified in reflexology during this time, in order to provide this soothing treatment to women at the wellness center. During my cancer treatment, I was able to have reflexology/massage almost every week and it made a noticeable difference regarding chemo side effects and cancer treatment. I find it to be a very healing and beneficial alternative for people going through cancer treatment. Ann will be offering free reflexology to the public one day a week at the center (women only) and they may donate any amount for the service if they wish, to the center. Reflexology involves specific pressure points to the feet that increases circulation and reduce stress to the body.

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Ann Macdonald’s property sold in Bridgton, Dec.

Jan 2013 Dear Ann, Thank you for the real help given to me in the recent sale of my property in Bridgton , Me. Your careful guidance, suggestions, and prompt responses to my phone calls and needs gave me the courage to hang in there when the going became a challenge.

As a woman in her senior years, it became obvious that I needed to downsize into accommodations more suitable with less responsibility and expense. With your experience and advise it has really happened. I am most grateful for your real estat e assistance.

I have found you an (oasis in the desert of real estate sales.) May you have many more happy clients.

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Paying the price for electricity in Maine

Letters (Continued from Page B)

Thank you

To The Editor: DancingTrees wishes to take this opportunity to thank all of its generous supporters and sponsors. Without your help, DancingTrees would not have been able to provide programs and services to the community. Unfortunately due to governmental sequestration, DancingTrees is losing its primary corporate sponsor. As a result and with great sadness, DancingTrees will close on Wednesday, May 1, 2013.

Since officially opening on July 21, 2004, with your help we’ve assisted hundreds of community members in temporary crisis situations by providing firewood, warm clothing, household items and furnishings, blankets, necessities, winter outdoor gear, holiday support, cleaning, bathroom and infant care supplies. Through our own initiatives and by assisting fellow nonprofits, we were able to bring additional focus to the needs of our fourlegged friends, children’s causes, and environmental needs. Each month, our enewsletter provided information to promote family engagement, proper pet care and environmental steward-

ship.

The community’s needs are great. There are many fellow nonprofits who need your support to continue their good works. DancingTrees believes it takes the power of many, “Together WE Can Grow a Better Community.”

Thank you for supporting DancingTrees’ mission for nearly nine years.

Jacki Kennagh Executive Director DancingTrees

Violent attacks

To The Editor: Your issue of March 21 contained violent attacks by a Ms. Heuiser and a Mr. Borneman on “stakeholders” who are complicit in a United Nations plot to confiscate private property throughout the Lake Region, and a good deal of other mischief, too, culminating in our subjection to an unspecified “foreign entity.”

Since Ms. Heuiser’s letter, which at least has the merit of being specific, constitutes a scurrilous libel against the Loon Echo Land Trust and the Lakes Environmental Association — to say nothing of unnamed unelected “stakeholders” — it cannot go unanswered.

I am, I must admit, a “stakeholder”; my wife and I have contributed to Loon Echo’s effort to purchase (not “confiscate”) the

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by Paul LePage Governor of Maine and geothermal. But in 2009 legislators lifted the cap for wind power, which is expensive to build and produces a minimal amount of our electricity.

In 2011, we got only 4.5% of our electricity from wind.

While it produces only a fraction of energy, it is some of the most expensive electricity we buy.

This arbitrary cap gives wind an unfair advantage. It prevents us from using more affordable forms of renewable energy, and it drives up the cost of your electricity. Yes, my fellow Mainers, you are paying higher rates for electricity to subsidize wind power. That is wrong.

Because of RPS, the average residential consumer will pay $365 more in electricity over the next five years. But that’s only part of the story. RPS will cost the average industrial user more than $63,000 in the next five years. And folks, that is a jobs killer.

1600-acre K&W parcel that runs from Sandy Creek to Hancock Pond. We aided and abetted their “conspiracy” in part because we own a “family farm,” one of the objects of Heuiser’s affection, which has been in my wife’s family since 1934. That makes us stakeholders by definition, since we’re not here long enough to vote; Voting is the privilege of the likes of Ms. Heuiser, who gets to decide what happens to the tax revenues from out-of-staters that keep Maine’s economy afloat.

As stakeholders, we contributed so readily to stooges of the United Nations because the alternative was too hideous to contemplate.

Ms. Heuiser, who is unaware of many things, including common decency in an argument, is probably also unaware that until Loon Echo stepped in as a last-minute savior, the K&W parcel was under contract to a pair of Germans who intended to use it as their private Wolf’s Lair and exclude all trespassers. That is, all the people who have hunted and fished there since time immemorial, who have hiked and swum and done everything you can do in unspoiled wilderness. Perhaps the Germans learned about the Maine statute regarding access to Great Ponds, to say nothing of the common law on adverse possession; perhaps they realized they’d need at least a platoon of SS men to protect the “property rights” so beloved by Mr. Borneman.

In any case, the K&W parcel is now under contract to Loon Echo, in collaboration — another of Heuiser’s dirty words — with the Town of

Denmark. Thank the good Lord.

And if Heuiser doesn’t like the LEA efforts to keep milfoil out of lakes that are the region’s reason for existence, a couple miles east of Lewiston, there’s a stinking brown cesspool that’s still “Sabattus Pond” on the map. That should cheer her up — no stakeholders ever mucked around there!

To be sure, Loon Echo has made a comprehensive plan for the region — given Maine’s constitutionally impotent counties, that’s something no single town has ever attempted, or could.

Those wicked non-elected stakeholders! Surely Casco’s voters could have called a truce in their perpetual civil war and done ever so much better…Then, with a truly remarkable self-assurance, Heuiser is aghast that Loon Echo’s plan has allocated 228% of the land area for various purposes, not least 71% for “recreation.”

I didn’t think people ever visited Bridgton in the good old days to see the mills running full tilt, but no matter.

I did graduate from a grade school where I learned early on that percentages somehow always add up to an even hundred.

She concludes with the last refuge of the shyster — a rhetorical question. “What about family farms, homes and business?” First off, I dare her to show me a real live working family farm anywhere in the Lake Region — I mean, on 160 acres, complete with a barn and a silo and maybe some livestock, not a derelict “fam-

Too many companies have told me that Maine’s highenergy costs prevent them from doing business here. For example, I made a generous offer to attract a world-class company to come to the former Brunswick Naval Air Station.

The company told me it would not come to Maine for two reasons: we are not a right-to-work state, and our energy costs are too high.

In another example, one of Maine’s major paper companies shut down for 30 days because it costs less for them to close for a month than to pay their high electricity costs.

Good employees are paying the price for these irrational energy laws.

These high-energy costs are robbing you every month.

They are killing jobs, forcing layoffs and discouraging major companies from even looking to Maine.

Folks, it doesn’t have to be this way. That’s why I have introduced a bill to remove the 100-megawatt limit on renewable sources of energy, including hydropower.

I agree that we should explore all of our energy options, including solar, tidal, biomass and geothermal power. But the market should decide which of these options should succeed, not burdensome laws that benefit wealthy owners of wind companies.

So join me in supporting this common-sense bill to get the most cost-effective energy we can provide. Tell your legislators you want affordable electricity, and you want it now.

CUT TO HELP OTHERS — Allie Small, a six-yearold kindergarten student at Waterford Elementary School, had been saying for awhile that she wanted to cut her hair for the Locks of Love program. She was determined to cut 10 inches and mail the hair to help make a wig for a little girl who is in need of one. Last Tuesday, March 28, Allie’s mom, Danielle, who is a licensed hair dresser, had her stand on a chair, put her hair in a ponytail, and cut off the recommended amount needed to send to Locks of Love. “Her family and I couldn’t be more proud of Allie,” Danielle said. “She truly is an amazing, caring little girl.”

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My fellow Mainers, I do not like being the bearer of disturbing news. But someone has to have the courage to tell the truth. Mainers are paying considerably more than you should for electricity.

Maine’s energy costs are 10th highest in the nation, and our electric bills are 34% higher than the national average.

But it does not have to be this way. Affordable energy is available right here in Maine and just across our northern border.

I traveled recently to Canada to meet with officials from Hydro Quebec, which has plenty of hydropower to sell at very affordable prices. They told me that selling power to Maine is not worth it. And it’s all because Maine has a limit on how much renewable energy we can use, including hydropower.

Under Governors King and Baldacci, legislators enacted RPS — the Renewable Portfolio Standard — which restricts us to using only 100 megawatts of hydropower. Hydro Quebec has 41,000 megawatts of energy to sell, but they sell it in 1,000 megawatts increments. They wouldn’t even consider selling as little as 100 megawatts.

Here in Maine, we have over 700 megawatts of installed capacity for hydropower. It is clean, it is renewable and it is affordable. So why would we limit hydropower? The answer is simple: Wind.

The RPS law limits the amount of energy we can use from renewable sources, such as hydropower, solar, tidal, biomass

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Opinions (Continued from Page B) ily farm” like ours, pasture and scrub and an ornamental horse or two. Secondly, the businesses she’s now so protective of are what produced the “wealthy influential leaders in the community from businesses” that she loathed a paragraph earlier. That is to say, they’re successful — a black mark for Heuiser, but not for Borneman, who admires the “freedom to excel.” Their contradiction is a clever tactic; it means they can smear you no matter what.

But so much for the two of them. At least thanks to them I now know I was a stooge of the United Nations when I kicked into the Loon Echo fundraising to save Pickerel Pond. How sad. I only like the United Nations because it’s a monument to central planning that makes the Soviet Union look good in comparison. I do like Borneman’s “freedom to excel” though, but thanks to Homer and Plato, not a longwinded illiterate like his all-purpose inspiration Ayn Rand. Given the circumstances, the best example of genuine excellence I can adduce is the Loon Echo Land Trust; Heuiser owes it an abject apology. The rest of us owe it our heartfelt thanks.

Alexander MacGregor Chicago, Ill. and Denmark

Paving the way

To The Editor: Did you know that over 1,950 years ago God had His Apostle Paul write the answer to the question, “Why do public schools in Maine now ignore Jesus and

Easter, the High Holiday of Christianity?”

It was back in about 55AD that God caused Paul to write, “Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come the falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition,” 2 Thessalonians 2:3 ACP/KJV. Once again, our Triune God, the inventor of the game “Rope a Dope,” uses the morally decrepit public schools to prove His word, for with the great falling away from Christianity, which has been going on in the schools of Maine and our country since February of 1962, the way is cleared and paved for the Lord God of Creation, Christ Jesus to rapture His church and start the horrors of the seven years of tribulation.

Rev. Bob Celeste www.ChristianPatriot.com Harrison

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To The Editor: Knock. Knock. “Who’s there?” you say.

“I am from the government and I am here to help you develop your own personal sustainability action plan so you can reduce your carbon footprint.”

This is not a stretch of the imagination. In 2010, Wisconsin held a Sustainable Communities Public Policy Forum. It authored and published the document “Building a More Sustainable Future in Wisconsin.” This document recommends large-scale training of new government employees to enforce sustainable development policies in every home in Wisconsin. It emphasizes “…the importance of state and federal training and edu-

CANNOT WAIT FOR WHITE WATERS on Good Friday. These two local residents take a springtime canoe trip along a 10-mile stretch of Crooked River. Shown here, the canoe passes a set of rapids created by the remaining stone from an old bridge.

(De Busk Photo) cation programs to generate educators, facilitators and motivators who would be capable of going into individual homes and helping people develop their own personalized sustainability action plan.” In other words, reduce your carbon footprint.

Think about this, the government’s Sustainable Development Agent (SDA) knocks on the door of your brick farmhouse holding an iPad. He wants to help you reduce your carbon footprint according to the United Nations “Global Biodiversity Assessment.” The SDA says, “This assessment will help you understand what the U.N. considers unsustainable. I have a checklist on my iPad. When we are finPhone: Fax: Outside ME:

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ished, I will e-mail you a copy of this survey. Then, based upon my findings, we will meet again and write out your personal sustainability action plan.”

You smirk, but step outside anyway as the agent points out that your brick house, which he calls a “human made cave,” is unsustainable, then he taps his iPad. He walks down your paved driveway and tells you that this too is unsustainable as is the paved road in front of your farmhouse, then he taps his iPad twice. Next, he walks to the farm equipment, including your horse trailer and tells you that all modern farm systems as well as any machine that runs on fossil fuels is unsustainable. “You have a lot of equipment,”

West Baldwin – Nicely-maintained mobile with 360 sq. ft. living room addition, all on a slab and block foundation. It comes with 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths and laundry.

Nice, level 1.5-acre lot. Within last 5 yrs. improvements: new kitchen, bath, windows, furnace, roof shingles and patio....................$74,900.

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78-acre parcel with open fields, pasture, stone walls and some woodland with scenic mountain views. A great location for your dream home, with plenty of room Harrison – Location, location, for horses, cattle, etc. Great sub- Bridgton – Make your hobby pay location… in the heart of the division potential!.........$209,900. off with this lovely 10-room intown “Friendly Village” of Harrison. Bridgton – Large 142-acre parcel home on 1 1/2 acres! Attached barn Warm and inviting tri-level off Hio Ridge Road, close to is perfect for crafter’s workshop home, located on a sunny, spa- Shawnee Peak. Nice views, devel- OR use handyman skills to make cious, intown lot, offers 3 bed- opment potential............$210,000. this your perfect dream home.

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wood lot and says that harvesting timber and logging are unsustainable. He points at the large stream, which runs through your woods and says, “Dams, reservoirs and straightening of waterways are unsustainable.” You start to tell him what he can do with his dams, but Mr. SDA interrupts, “Now, let’s go into your human cave.” He taps his iPad again several times.

Mr. SDA walks toward the door of your human made cave. You step in front of him and tell him to get off your property. He smiles; taps his iPad again and says, “It won’t be yours much longer because private property itself is unsustainable, as is living in rural America.”

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Inside features a large, open kitchen/dining/living room area.

Living room has stone fireplace and cathedral ceiling.......$177,500.

growls the SDA as he taps his iPad several times. Next, Mr. SDA mentions that all herbicides and chemical fertilizers are unsustainable just so that you understand who is in control.

He sees your cattle and horses grazing in your pastures, which he says are unsustainable. He grumbles “large hoofed animals disturb the soil surface which compacts it, hence, reducing soil filtration.” You tell him to get off your property or you’ll compact him and his iPad, but Mr. SDA has walked over to your fishpond. With a grimace and a shake of his head he admonishes you, “Your fish pond is unsustainable.”

With more taps on the iPad, Mr. SDA points to the

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Beach rights to Highland Lake.

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HARRISON – LONG LAKE ROW – Beautifully-maintained California layout. 3bedroom, 2-bath ranch with lots of glass and privacy, setting on ±5-acre lot steps away from 2 ROWs to Long Lake. 2-car garage under, large deck, cathedral ceilings, etc. Only $264,900. MLS #1047625

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LOVELL – This Ranch is conveniently located to village amenities. 1-level living with direct entry from the 2-car garage.

Open concept kitchen/dining area, master bedroom with 1/2 bath, 2 additional bedrooms and full bath, central air. Level lot, great garden space and barn. $149,500.

MLS #1084900

CASCO – ROW to Thomas Pond comes with the ±2.68-acre parcel with 1988 wellmaintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath modular with basement and 2-car garage under.

Priced to sell at $159,900. MLS #1071846

NAPLES – 3-bedroom, 1-bath immaculate ranch with lots of new updates such as windows, septic system, furnace, etc. Detached 2-car garage with 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment above. Great for guest overflow or income. All this setting on a landscaped lot with ROW to Sebago Lake with boat ramp.

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BRIDGTON – Beautifully-maintained Ranch located minutes to public beaches/boat launch, Shawnee Peak, shopping, hospital and other downtown amenities. Tastefullyfinished 3-bedroom, 2-bath, open kitchen/ dining, master bedroom/bath. New hardwood floors, family room, bonus room. $154,900. MLS #1056887

BRIDGTON – Spacious “Contemporary” ranch nestled in a private setting. Open concept kitchen/dining/living room. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, family room, workout room and den. Just move in and enjoy.

Nearby 4-season amenities: public beach/ boat launch, skiing, hiking, sledding. $144,022. MLS #1074713

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— LAND LISTINGS — NAPLES – Nice, buildable lot located on cul-de-sac in small subdivision with protective covenants and restrictions. Other lots and house packages available. $16,900. MLS #1007029 NAPLES – Large, buildable lot on nice cul-de-sac in small subdivision with protective covenants and restrictions. Other lots and house packages available. $22,900. MLS #1007022 NAPLES – ±.70-acre lot on quiet, private road with 1-car garage, temporary power, older septic system. $35,000. MLS #1084219

NAPLES – ±5.5-acre lot with lots of places to build that home, with plenty of privacy and trees. Only $36,900. MLS #1061238 NAPLES – Generous-sized lot with protective covenants and restrictions in subdivision of beautiful homes with a great mix of families and retirees. $42,900. MLS #1041819

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(Continued from Page B) Mr. SDA by his true name, Comrade. Concerned? Attend Dr. Michael Coffman’s presentation on Agenda 21 and sustainable development on Saturday, April 20 at 6 p.m. at Lake Region High School.

Elaine J. Waugh Heuiser Casco

Peace and quiet

To The Editor: I strongly urge Bridgton to make fireworks illegal for the entire town. I moved to Bridgton because it was a quiet town and fireworks were illegal in Maine. Even when fireworks were illegal, we did hear them on the Fourth of July and even the night before, then it stopped and all was quiet again. Now that fireworks are legal, we hear them the entire month of July, then Labor Day, now New Year’s, as well. Not

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only do we close the windows, my dog runs into the closet and stays there until it stops.

I came to Maine to get away from the noise, traffic and overpopulation. Now, I am considering going to Canada for the Fourth of July just to get away from the fireworks. Considering all the wooded areas and trees surrounding homes, as well as throughout the area, I cannot believe that the town would risk this magnitude of a fire hazard. Please ban fireworks for the entire town.

Put the fireworks ban on the ballot.

Michele Skocypec Bridgton

A criminal enterprise?

To The Editor: The Gang of Eight (GOE) is behind closed doors cooking up a lethal brew.

If you haven’t heard of them, the Gang of Eight is a group of eight United States Senators, four from

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE? THE BRIDGTON NEWS

Opinions each party that is formulating a “Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR)” plan.

Grab the kids, the spouse, your wallet and every thing else you value.

What they are coming up with would have a profound impact on this country — forever. They want to legalize the estimated 11plus million illegal aliens in the country and, under their proposal, these illegal aliens will be given “provisional legal status” so they can work here legally. They can later qualify for a green card and then, citizenship.

Under current law, those with a green card or citizenship can petition to bring in family members, a phenomenon known as chain migration. The 2012 Department of Homeland Security Annual Flow Report gives a good idea of the long-term consequences of this. Of 1,031,631 receiving Legal Permanent Residence (green cards) in 2012, 680,799, or 66% were Family sponsored.

This includes spouses, minor children, adult children, sib-

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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DENTAL SERVICES

CLEANING SERVICES

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Servicemaster Prof. Carpet Cleaning – Home/Office Scott Docks Inc. Shelley P. Carter, Attorney Sales and Service Fire/Smoke Damage Restoration Law Office of Shelley P. Carter, PA Floating and stationary docks 1-800-244-7630 207-539-4452 110 Portland St., Fryeburg, ME 04037 Jason Kelman Kevin Whitney 207-647-3824 935-1950 www.spcarterlaw.com TLC Home Maintenance Co. Professional Cleaning and Michael G. Friedman, Esq., PA ELECTRICIANS Property Management 132 Main St. Housekeeping and much more A to Z Electric P.O. Box 10, Bridgton, ME 04009 583-4314 “The Boss Does The Work” 647-8360 David S. Gerrish, Master Electrician COMPUTERS Hastings Law Office, PA Residential/Commercial/Industrial 376 Main Street – PO Box 290 30+ yrs. exp., Naples 693-6854 EEcomputer Services Fryeburg, ME 04037 Small business specialists D. M. Electric Inc. & Sons 935-2061 www.hastings-law.com eecomputerservices.com Dennis McIver, Electrical Contractor 603-733-6451 Residential/Commercial/Industrial Robert M. Neault & Associates Licensed in Maine & New Hampshire Attorneys & Counselors at Law Ms. C’s Computer Repair Bridgton 207-647-5012 Corner of Rte. 302 & Songo School Rd. Virus and spyware removal P.O. Box 1575, Naples PC repairs 207-228-5279 J.P. Gallinari Electric Co. 693-3030 27 Zion Hill Road, Bridgton Residential - Commercial - Industrial

BOOKKEEPING NE Professional Services Exceptional bookkeeping services 207-583-4364 http://neprofserv.com

CARETAKERS Caretake America Managing and Patrolling Kevin Rogers, Owner/Manager Rte. 35, Naples 693-6000 North Country Home Watch “We’ll be there when you can’t” www.nchw.us 207-713-0675

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

CARPET CLEANING McHatton’s Cleaning Service Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Fire, Smoke, Soot, Water Certified Technicians Bridgton 647-2822, 1-800-850-2822

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

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

CONTRACTORS Dan’s Construction Homes/siding/garages Rep. windows/roofing/flooring Insured/references/30+ yrs. exp.

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Aerial - Auger - Lifting Service Bridgton 647-9435

McIver Electric “Your on time every time electricians” 221 Portland Rd, Bridgton 647-3664 www.mciverelectric.net R.W. Merrill Electrical Contractor 24 hour Emergency Service Residential & Commercial Harrison 583-2986 Fax 583-4882

David K. Moynihan Master Electrician Douglass Construction Inc. Licensed ME & NH Custom Homes/Remodeling/Drawings Bridgton 647-8016 30 years exp. in Lakes Region Stanford Electric Phil Douglass, 647-3732 Commercial, Industrial and Jeff Douglass, 647-9543 Residential Wiring – Generators Sweden Rd. Bridgton Naples 693-4595 Jeff Hadley Builder Tuomi Electric New homes, remodels, additions Chip Tuomi, Electrical Contractor Painting, drywall, roofing, siding Residential & Commercial Kitchens, tile & wood floors Harrison 583-4728 Fully insured – free estimates 27 yrs. experience

207-583-4460

Newhall Construction Framing/roofing/finish Cellulose insulation – drywall 743-6379 798-2318 Quality Custom Carpentry Specializing in remodeling & additions Jeff Juneau Naples 207-655-5903

COUNSELING Ellia Manners, LCPC In Her Own Image/Counseling for Women Call for brochure/Insurance accepted www.elliamanners.com 207-647-3015 Bridgton

lings, and parents.

So if current law applies to 11-plus million legalized aliens there will be an increase in our population of tens and tens of millions along with all that implies for our civic, fiscal, social and demographic life. Although the formulation of this legislation is being done surreptitiously some of the details are dribbling out.

There will be a new visa, the “W Visa” for temporary workers, adding up to 200,000 new immigrants and requiring, naturally, a brand new bureaucracy, the “Bureau of Immigration and Labor Market Research.”

Negotiations came to a standstill over wages for this new visa classification, but business and labor, represented by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the AFLCIO, came to an agreement on this issue and Senator Schumer, one of the GOE, effusively praised the negotiators and announced that all the major issues had been resolved.

Do you know why this LETTERS, Page B FOUNDATIONS Henry’s Concrete Construction Foundations, Slabs, Floors Harrison Tel. 583-4896

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

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

Thurston’s Stoneworks/Masonry Serving western Maine Full service masonry since 1993 Free estimates – fully insured Tel. 207-650-0017

MOVING

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OIL DEALERS

HARDWARE

Dead River Co. Range & Fuel Oil L. M. Longley & Son Hardware/Plumbing/Heating/Metal Shops Oil Burner Service Electrical/Welding supplies/Housewares Tel. 647-2882, Bridgton Main St., Norway, ME 743-8924 McBurnie Oil/Casco Oil Delivery and Service HEATING Denmark, Maine Tel. 207-452- 2151 A –1 Thompson’s Services LLC Cleanings and repairs, Boilers Furnaces, Monitors, Oil tanks PAINTING CONTRACTORS New installations, 24 hr burner service George Jones Quality Painters Licensed and insured Interior/Exterior – Fully Insured 207-693-7011 Free Estimates Excellent References Bass Heating 207-318-3245 Oil Burner Service www.georgejonespainters.com Sales and Installations Waterford (207) 595-8829 Gotcha Covered Painting Interior/exterior-deck refinish-powerwash Thurlow’s Carpet & Home Center Serving the Lakes Region over 15 years Monitor Heaters Sales & Service Free estimates Meadow Rd. (Sandy Creek Junction) Kevin 693-3684 Bridgton 647-5562, 800-310-5563 www.thurlowscarpet.com Jerry’s Painting Service

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

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

Quality Painting – Interior/Exterior Fully Insured – Free Estimates 207-527-2552

PLUMBING & HEATING

KENNELS Bridgton Veterinary Kennels Boarding Route 117, Bridgton, Me. Tel. 647-8804 Wiley Road Kennels Groom & Board Wiley Rd, Naples 207-693-3394

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

Fully insured Free estimates Darryl & Doug Hunt 693-5060

REAL ESTATE Oberg Agency Residential, Business, Lake Shore Property 132 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858

RUBBISH SERVICE ABC Rubbish Weekly Pick-up Container Service Tel. 743-5417 Bridgton Trash & Rubbish Service Bridgton/Naples/Harrison/Fryeburg Weekly & 1-time pickups – Cleanouts Tel. 207-595-4606 The Dump Guy Insured – Junk removal Basement and attic cleanouts 207-450-5858 www.thedumpguy.com

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

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

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

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

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

Portland St., Bridgton 647-2029 Stuart Automotive Free Junk Car Removal Collins Plumbing & Heating Inc. 838-9569 Specializing in repair service in TREE SERVICE The Lake Region 647-4436

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Ken Karpowich Plumbing Repairs/Installation/Remodeling Master Plumber in ME & NH Over 20 years experience 207-925-1423

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

Bridgton Bottled Gas LP Gas Cylinders/Service Bonney Staffing & Training Center Route 302 Bridgton Temporary & Direct Hire Placements 207-647-2029 Call us with your staffing needs Country Gas, Inc. Rte. 302 Windham 892-2286 LP Gas Bulk/Cylinders Box 300, Denmark EXCAVATION Tel. 452-2151 K.S. Whitney Excavation Maingas Sitework – Septic Systems Your Propane Specialist Materials delivered 1-800-648-9189 Kevin 207-647-3824

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MASONRY

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EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

EXERCISE/FITNESS

This Week’s Game Solutions

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

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

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

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

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

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

School News April 4, 2013, The Bridgton News, Page B

ROMANTIC COMEDY — The Lake Region Drama Club presents “Legally Blonde,” which opens tonight, April 4 and includes shows on Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the high school auditorium. The production is directed by Eugene Long.

‘Legally Blonde’ opens tonight

The Lake Region High School Drama Club, under the expert direction of Eugene Long, along with musical sponsor Bridgton Community Chiropractic, invites the public to the Lake Region High School Auditorium tonight, April 4, at 7 p.m. for “Opening Night” of the international award-winning hit musical Legally Blonde.

Subsequent performances will be this Friday and Saturday, April 5-6 at 7 p.m. and matinees on Saturday and Sunday, April 6-7 at 2 p.m.

Winner of seven major awards, including the coveted Best Musical, this all singing,

all dancing, romantic comedy is about knowing who you are and showing what you’ve got!

The cast and crew of Legally Blonde includes Brendan Arsenault, Cameron Arsenault, Christina Axtman, Dylan Balestra, Zoe and Lily Barrett, Reed BridgeKoenigsberg, Brian Butler, Sarah Camacho, Julia and Sarah Carlson, Katie Caulfield, Lily Charpentier, Taylor Cronin, Jared Curtis, Savannah DeVoe, Ryan Donkin, Griffin DuBrule, Kenya DuBrule, Dana Fitzgerald, Elise Gianattasio, Sydney Hancock, Codi

Harden, Emily and Sarah Hemingway, Alyssa Hodgdon, Erin Holsten, Molly Hook, Kasey Huntress, Mizuki Ishida, Ethan Kidd, Derrick Klecman, Josh Knox, Gaelon Kolczynski, Leanne Kugelman, Mascha Kuhlmann, Abby and Carolyn Lucy, Michael Lurney, Maude Meeker, Jack Mills, Kristina Morton, Daniel Neault, Hannah Perkins, Maggie Rickert, Maggie Scarlett, Derrek Schrader, Hannah Somers, Lydia Symonds, Abby Thomson, Emma Walker, Giselle Wallace, Elisabeth Waugh and Emma Zink!

Legally Blonde is produced by Jon and Wanda Vaughn-Carr, with costuming by Michelle Brenner, set design and construction

by Greg Harris, and hair by Kathleen Vachon and Olivia Mills.

Advance tickets are $8 for students and seniors (age 60 and over) and $10 for adults ($2 less than at the door). Tickets are available at Bridgton Books, Hawthorne’s Attic, Lake Region House of Pizza, and the Lake Region High School main office.

Don’t miss this kind-hearted, comical, campy, blonde bombshell of a musical!

Lesson in ‘real’ finances The Alex Ferguson Chapter of Credit Unions presented its fourth annual Financial Fitness Money Management Experience at the Lake Region High School in Naples on Tuesday, April 2, to nearly 225 juniors and seniors at the school.

Feedback from students participating in the event was overwhelmingly positive. One student, a senior, noted, “Managing money is about making sacrifices. It takes a lot of work.”

Another student, a junior, called the experience “eyeopening and one that got me thinking about my future.”

It is comments like those and many others that have organizers smiling.

“Personal finances is about making choices and doing so successfully is an ongoing process. Our goal with this and other fairs is to start students thinking about money management and providing a foundation to help them get started,” explained Tucker Cole, president/CEO of Evergreen CU, which has branches in Windham and Naples.

Cole said hearing the comments and conversations from students at the fair reinforces the “value of hosting and coordinating this type of event. The students and teachers appreciate the learning that goes on at the fair.”

The Financial Fitness Money Management Experience is a half-day event during which students will check in and receive a scenario packet of their life at age 22, which includes their occupations, income and credit history. From there, students will have to map out their financial future from financing their housing to purchasing food and clothing. This year, Young & Free FINANCE, Page B

WRITING HONORS went to Lake Region Middle School student Taylor Bass of Bridgton (left) for her collection of poems and to teacher Kelly Davis for her support of student writing.

LRMS writing awards

Taylor Bass of Bridgton, a student at Lake Region Middle School, had a collection of her poems, Welcome to Wonderland, recognized with an Honorable Mention at the 2013 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards on Friday, March 15 at the University of Southern Maine.

LRMS language arts teacher Kelly Davis was also recognized by the Southern Maine Writing Project for her support of student writing.

The following are poems written by Taylor: Plastic smiles plastered all over every face I see, it’s not like I don’t see through you believe me.

Time is a blur day by day just waiting for someone to lead the way.

Everything is just so black and white, sometimes I wonder if it’s all worth the fight.

Sometimes you win, and

sometimes you lose, Help me change the world forced with decisions it needs to be done where you can’t choose. because this world is being Trying to be what every- ruined one thinks is right the bad life has just I wanna be me begun.

I have that right.

And a third poem by A second poem by Taylor: Taylor: Skies beyond skies Lie with me with hair like You beyond me a halo; Sometimes I wonder what feel the ground beneath our eyes really see send a heartbeat into our Look outside friend, souls. tell me what’s there Do you feel the wind, callAll I can see is the pol- ing in the distance asking us luted air, to come dance?

You see rich ones riding in The ocean splashing agreebig SUV’s ably wanting to engulf us, watching the poor die wise pine trees waiting for along with the hungry some curious animal to make Love and care has been them a home thrown away burning sunshine threatmaking me wonder if I ening to stop at any waking should stay moment.

What happened to the The clouds gazing at us world I knew? like guardian angels.

You there for me and I Nature’s calling. Will you there for you answer?

Lions’ Student of the Month

Maude Meeker of Naples has been selected as the area Lions Clubs’ “Student of the Month” for April.

Each month, area Lions Clubs recognize a Lake Region High School senior who has excelled academically. The recipient is honored at a Lions’ dinner meeting and is presented a monetary award.

Parents: Wenda Saunders and Skip Meeker.

Sibling: Cutter Meeker.

Activities: Varsity Cross Country, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field, World Quest, National Honor Society, ASB, Legally Blonde musical, Math Team and Student Council treasurer.

Community activities: VBC Counselor, member of First Congregational Church of Bridgton and volunteer at Songo Locks Elementary.

Hobbies: Skiing, running, knitting and reading.

Future plans: Studying Elementary Education in college.

Schools that you have or will apply to: Colby, Wheaton, Gordon, St. Michael’s, University of Maine at Orono and University of Maine at Farmington.

Schools that you have been accepted to: Gordon, St. Michael’s, University of Maine at Orono and University of Maine at Farmington.

What is your favorite class? Spanish 4 with Señora Hubka. I love Spanish because I love getting to know about not only a different language, but also about different cultures. I hope some day to travel and be able to use the knowledge I’ve learned in this class!

What is your toughest class? AP Government.

It’s tough because there is

Maude Meeker a lot to learn about each part of our government, and you have to know the topics really well, especially for exercises like writing prompts. However, I really like it at the same time because it is so structured and we are learning a lot.

How do you balance your class work and your extracurricular activities?

By taking advantage of any open time I have throughout the day! Often I don’t have enough time for all my work once I get home, so I try and use any free time I can find to the fullest and get a lot of work done.

What is the biggest challenge high school students face today? I would say prioritizing and organization. I’ve always had a busy schedule, and I had to learn that some things, like schoolwork, will always have to come first. It’s important to use the time you have wisely.

Who has inspired you educationally? Both of my parents have, all throughout my high school education, and they continue to as I am starting to move on and consider college options. My mom always encouraged me to stick it out in honors classes even when I was feeling a little overwhelmed, and I am very grateful for that today. My dad taught me to think smartly, and I could not have achieved what I have without both of them.

NJHS benefit The Lake Region National Junior Honor Society will hold its benefit breakfast this Saturday, April 6, at Songo Locks School from 7 to 11 a.m.

There will be a Chinese Auction as well as a silent auction for some larger prizes. Prizes include Shawnee Peak lift tickets, Adirondack chairs, lobster bake for four, two flip video cameras, banker’s table lamp, track light kit, oil change kit, Subway party platter, food gift certificates, necklace and earrings, bracelet, home-made jewelry, pet leash and collar and pet microchipping. Admission is $5 per person and $20 for families. Tickets are available through NJHS members and their parents, or available at the door that morning. Help support the honor students’ trip to Washington, D.C.!

Lombard honored

Heidi Lombard of Bridgton has been named to the Purdue University (West Lafayette, Ind.) academic honors list for the fall 2012 semester. To earn honors, students must have had at least a 3.5 semester or cumulative grade point average on a four-point scale.

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JUDY CROWELL of Harrison enjoys the peach blossoms during a field trip to Hui Yao.

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STEVENS BROOK GOOD KIDS — Pictured left to right are, kindergartener Kayli Goodwin-Blundell, nominated

by Mrs. Phillips; first grader Rianna Reynolds, nominated by Mrs. Sturgeon; second grader Kole Tripp, nominated

by Mrs. Jones; second grader Anadelia Zayas, nominated by Mrs. Jones; third grader Dylan Poitras, nominated

by Mrs. Lepage; and fifth grader Ellery Hunt, nominated by Mrs. Woodward. Absent was fourth grader Chloe Beauchamp, nominated by Mrs. Leland. Good Kid Awards were presented Monday night during the SAD 61 School Board meeting held at Crooked River Community Education School in Casco.

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The beauty of peach blossoms

By Judy Crowell Guest Writer Springtime in Sanming, China is unpredictable.

Sometimes, the weather is down to 45 or 50 degrees and it gets up to 80 to 85 during the day. It rains a great deal. In fact, I think we are on day 19 of rain.

I was walking back home after a long four-hour class and was thinking how wonderful it would be to take a hot shower. I wanted to warm my weary bones. Each and every puddle I stepped in reminded me I was closer to the heat of the shower. I seemed to walk on air!

My evening shower was destroyed rather quickly when I got home and found a friend waiting at my door. She had come over to give me a birthday gift! What a wonderful surprise! The gift was a beautiful vase with fake roses, which looked so real it was amazing. But, the best gift was on top of the package. She had pasted beautiful, real, pink flowers. The package was stunning! I asked her what kind of flowers they were and she said they were peach blossoms. I said, “Where did you find them?” She told me about a place called Hui Yao. So began the next adventure!

I asked my friend Sarah if she would like to go and she and her three roommates agreed to accompany us.

We went on St. Patrick’s Day! It was a beautiful, sunny morning and although the clouds looked dark and full of rain, we took the hour bus ride to the small village of Hui Yao. When we got on the bus, it was rather full of people wanting to see the peach blossoms. One of the men in the back told us not to stop at the first village, but to go onto the next one so we would be walking downhill instead of walking up the mountain. I thought it was a wonderful idea, so we waited and got off on the second stop! The man was right. It was a downhill journey and a perfect way to see the beauty surroundings around us.

As we walked down the hill, we saw glimpses of the amazing peach blossoms. Their beautiful pink flowers were indescribable. We found a small path off the road to walk toward the peach trees. The path was narrow and full of flowers that had fallen off the trees. The scent that filled the air made my heart sing with excitement! I love peaches. They are my favorite fruit. When I am in Maine, I go to Pietree Orchard to get the best peaches in Maine!

My mom and I go there often for apples, vegetables, fruit, cider, cheese and, of course, their cider donuts! When I saw they had peaches one day, I did a happy dance and after buying them I hurried to the car so I could take a bite! I took one bite and was in heaven. By the time I finished this juicy amazing peach, I had peach juice all over my face and clothes but I did not care! It was so delicious PEACH, Page B

SONGO LOCKS GOOD KIDS — Pictured left to right are kindergartner Jonalisa King, nominated by Ms. Shea; first grader Sadie Plummer, nominated by Mrs. Craffey; second grader Samantha Donahue, nominated by Mrs. Martin; third grader Ally Leighton, nominated by Mrs. Bartlett; fourth grader Jeyleanne Pellot, nominated by Mrs. Rogers; and fifth grader Graham Payne, nominated by Ms. Jordan.

College notes Brian Azis of Bridgton has been named to the Dean’s List at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Troy, N.Y.) for the fall 2012 semester. The dean’s List recognizes full-time students who maintain gradepoint averages of a minimum of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 and have no grades below “C.” Azis studies Mechanical Engineering.

Georgia Noonan of Raymond, a first-year music education major at Plymouth State University (N.H.) will perform the roles of Minerva/ ensemble member in a production of Orpheus in the Underworld by Jacques Offenbach, April 11-14 in the COLLEGE, Page B

LAKE REGION MIDDLE SCHOOL GOOD KIDS — Pictured left to right are eighth grader Briggs Bolduc, nominated by Team Katahdin; seventh grader Michael Peterson, nominated by Team Kineo; sixth grader Mya Market, nominated by Team Cadillac; and sixth grader William Austin III, nominated by Mrs. Minigell and Ms. Pearsall.

Absent were sixth grader Morgan Stokes, nominated by Team Kibby and eighth grader Travis Harden, nominated by Team Sugarloaf.

LAKE REGION HIGH SCHOOL GOOD KIDS — Pictured with LRHS Principal Ted Finn are (left) junior Kacie Tripp, nominated by Mrs. Ball and freshman Bailey McDaniel, nominated by Mrs. Davis. Absent were sophomore Breyanna Barboza, nomSEBAGO ELEMENTARY GOOD KIDS — Pictured left to right are second grader inated by Ms. Cushman; sophomore Harold Bracy, nominated by Mr. Glennon; senior Justin Seal, nominated by Mrs. Harmon; first grader Elana Ford, nominated by Hannah Conley, nominated by Holly Barber; and senior Lewis Morton, nominated by Ms. Viitala; and kindergartner Spencer Black, nominated by Mrs. Bennett. Absent Dr. Robertson. were third grader Jadyn McGinn, nominated by Mrs. Bishop; fourth grader Sandie DeJoseph, nominated by Ms. Quinlan; and fifth grader Hannah Burnell, nominated

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Reclassification changes football landscape

Peach blossoms (Continued from Page B) I could not get enough of it!

The view from the mountaintop was incredible! I saw a lake below with a few people fishing. I saw the beautiful mountains surrounding the area. I saw a group of birds flying without flapping their wings in the skies above. But the peach blossoms were so incredibly beautiful I could not believe it.

I almost cried at how amazing they were. We spent hours taking peaches and breathing their beautiful scent. I felt like I was back in Maine surrounded by nature once again.

It is so hard to live in a city after growing up in a paradise called Bridgton. So, St. Patrick’s Day was a lucky day for me.

I found the gold at the end of the rainbow and it was beautiful peach blossoms!

About the Writer Judy Crowell, 47, of Harrison is teaching English in China. She plans to send a weekly article looking at life and her experiences in China.

College notes

(Continued from Page B) Hanaway Theater at the Silver Center for the Arts.

Orpheus in the Underworld promises to be a hilarious and relatable operetta. The title character goes on the journey of a lifetime as he travels from Earth to Olympus and into the Hades, meeting various intriguing and unique mortals and gods along the way. A family-friendly show, Orpheus in the Underworld expands upon the mythological story of Orpheus, a mortal man who loses his wife Euridice in the Underworld and goes to retrieve her with the help of the good gods.

iar foes — Cape Elizabeth, Gray-NG, Wells and Mountain Valley.

With an enrollment figure of 434, Wells petitioned the MPA to move up from Class D to Class C. Three other schools in the East — Nokomis (704), Camden Hills (635) and Ellsworth/Sumner (770) — each applied to be placed in a lower class and thus gave up the right to compete for a playoff berth. Nokomis and Camden Hills are each Class C schools, while EllsworthSumner is in Class D. True said the Lakers (1-7 last fall) will play each team in Class C West other than Cape Elizabeth. Eight teams will make the playoffs, with the top two clubs earning a first-round bye.

True feels the Lakers will be in a more “competitive situation” with the new lineup, having dropped teams such as York, Westbrook, Greely and Marshwood while gaining some programs that also find themselves in somewhat of a rebuilding mode such as Freeport, Poland and Yarmouth.

LR varsity football coach Brian Jahna believes the fourclass system will be good for high school football in Maine.

“There was a ton of effort and thought that went into the plan and I am proud that everyone involved put in the time to think about all of the specific nuances, consequences, both positive and negative, that could occur. Coaches and athletic directors were heavily involved, which felt good. I believe it will provide more parity within each class, especially Class A,” Coach Jahna said.

He added, “The core of our class does not change all that much. We lose some of the heavy hitters like Marshwood and Greely, but we gain some very tough teams in Poland, Yarmouth and Freeport. Looking at Poland’s film, they really have their offense clicking. Yarmouth is one year removed from two undefeated seasons and two state championships, and Freeport is steadily becoming stronger and more consistent.”

Ultimately, Coach Jahna

believes that his football team is going to be ready to play and compete however things aligned.

“Our guys are walking around with great energy and excitement,” he said. “We have a great group of character kids at Lake Region.”

FA Athletic Director Sue Thurston echoed True’s thoughts feeling the Raiders could be right back in the playoff mix.

In Class B West, there are 11 teams. To even the number

qualify for the playoffs, with seedings being 1 vs. 8, 2 vs.

7, 3 vs. 6 and 4 vs. 5.

Fryeburg will play: Gorham, Mt. Ararat, Falmouth, Kennebunk, Greely, Oceanside, Morse and York.

Coming off a season, during which the Raiders finished 4-4 and qualified for the playoffs, Thurston believes FA could again figure into the mix. Class A teams Gorham and Mt. Ararat struggled a year ago, as did two Class B

East teams — Oceanside and Morse — which have been shifted to the West.

Newcomers from Class A include Kennebunk (the Rams were a “B” team in the 1980s), Gorham and Mt. Ararat.

“So, we have some teams which we lost to last year but have gained some teams, which we should be competitive with,” Thurston said. “I look at this new schedule with optimism, feeling we could be in the (playoff) hunt in the end.”

OLYMPIAN VISITS — Olympian Julia Clukey (middle) talked about winning two silver medals in the luge at the recent World Cup in Lake Placid, N.Y. in February and impressed upon Fryeburg Academy students Tuesday the importance of good decisionmaking and responsibility as the prom and graduation seasons approach. Clukey, 27 and a native of Augusta, is pictured here with Sue Thurston, FA’s athletic director (left), and Sarah MacGillivray, FA’s Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center Box Office Manager. The presentation is made possible by the Maine Beer and Wine Distributors Association at no cost to the school. During the last three years, Julia has traveled more than 2,000 miles and has shared her presentation at more than 20 high schools. Always looking to reach new heights, Julia has already announced that she plans to compete in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.

(Photo by Rachel Damon/FA) for regular season scheduling purposes, athletic directors agreed to add a crossover game involving Class B East.

Thurston said ADS decided to develop a schedule, which would pit the Top 5 programs against each other, as well as the middle three schools. The bottom three programs would be involved in the West-East crossover.

Eight of the 11 teams will

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Association recently approved a reclassification plan that created four classes based on school enrollments.

Previously, the enrollment levels were: Class A: 775-up Class B: 535-774 Class C: 0-534 Now, the new levels are: Class A: 875-up Class B: 600-874 Class C: 45-599 Class D: 0-454 Fryeburg Academy remains in Class B West with an enrollment of 632, while Lake Region falls to Class C Class B West with an enrollment of 569.

Fryeburg (4-4) Each team will see some Gorham (0-8) new opponents this fall (see Mt. Ararat (0-9) listing) with some previous Falmouth (1-7) “A” schools moving down to Marshwood (7-1) Class B, while some previous Kennebunk (5-3) “C” schools move up into Greely (7-1) the revamped C ranks. Some Westbrook (6-2) smaller “C” schools dropped Oceanside (3-5) down into the newly-created Morse (2-6) “D” division.

York (6-2) Reclassification will result in Fryeburg and Lake Region not playing each other in the regular season. However, the two schools will continue their rivalry and Pleasant Mountain Bowl series by playing an exhibition game prior to the start of the regular season.

Both schools’ athletic directors feel the new football alignment puts their programs on a “level playing field” based on enrollments.

Class C West Lake Region’s Paul True Lake Region (1-7) immediately pointed out that Leavitt (7-1) the program’s move to the Cape Elizabeth (3-5) new “Class C” has nothing to Gray-NG (1-7) do with the school’s considerSpruce Mountain (3-5) ation a year ago about dropFreeport (4-4) ping football down a level due Poland (2-6) to low participation numbers Yarmouth (2-6) and a recent run of losing Wells (6-2) seasons.

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Representatives from Casco FCU, Cumberland County FCU, Evergreen CU, Town & Country FCU, TruChoice FCU and the Maine Credit Union League helped to organize the event.

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Proponents for this Most parts 2 days. Good used cars. NORTH BRIDGTON — 1-bedOvide’s Used Cars, Inc., Rte. 302 room apartment, short walk to amnesty do not want a Bridg­ton, 207-647-5477. tf30 public beach, no smoking, no pets, repeat of 2007 when lengthy $425 per month plus first, last & debate on the floor of the FOR RENT security. 647-4436. tf12 U.S. Senate over this conLOVELL — Serene. Quiet. Very WATERFORD — Seasonal cot- troversial issue enabled the large apartment: 1 bedroom, full tage for rent. Family cottage on Pakitchen & bath, and living room poose Pond. Kitchen, living room, public to get involved. I was with fireplace in new carriage bathroom, 2 bedrooms, screened in Massachusetts at the time house. $995 month includes elec- porch, private sandy beach. $700 serving as executive directricity, laundry hookup, and 50% per week. Available June 1 - Sept. tor of Massachusetts Citizens of heat. Mountain views and Kezar 22. 207-232-8291.

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May include evening and weekend shifts. For application, please call 647-8396. EOE. 1t14

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(MCIR) and we sent many e-mails and made frequent phone calls to our legislators voicing our opposition to amnesty. There were so many Americans phoning in to oppose the measure that the Senate switchboard was shut down. The legislation was subsequently voted down, emphatically so.

It is apparent that by negotiating behind closed doors they are attempting to avoid a repeat of the 2007 experience so they can spring this on us and ram it through without much discussion and dissent.

President Obama has chimed in by demanding quick action so he can sign a bill into law as soon as possible. Jeff Sessions, U.S. Senator from Alabama and one of our 2007 stalwarts, has expressed alarm over the attempt to fast track this legislation.

All the proponents of this legislation — Congress, the president, the go-along press, LETTERS, Page B

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

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.

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Opinions Wildlife Park set to open GRAY — The Maine Wildlife Park, located on Route 26 in Gray, will open for the 2013 season on Saturday, April 13 at 9:30 a.m. — just in time for school vacation!

Even though there is still some snow on the ground, it’s a bit muddy and the new bathroom building project is in full swing (and may temporarily disrupt some activities in the picnic area), the wildlife park will welcome visitors the second Saturday in April this year.

So many families cannot wait to visit their favorite animals after a long winter, but close to 10,000 fans have “kept in touch” with the wildlife via Facebook over the winter, “liking” and commenting on photos posted of wildlife individuals as they adapted to winter snow and cold. But, they are ready to see them again in person!

The Wildlife Park has a variety of new events planned for weekends beginning Saturday, May 4, with a live wildlife exhibit and demonstration from the W.I.L.D. Center of NE; bringing an interesting menagerie of exotic wildlife related to our very own Park critters. Learn about, see and photograph unusual animals like a serval cat, crested porcupine, Arctic fox, indigo snake or alligator snapper — and WILDLIFE PARK, Page 11B

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(Continued from Page B) and advocates for amnesty — are trying to create inevitability for its passage into law. You will be hearing, ad nauseam, about the “American Dream,” bringing them “Out of the shadows;” they are only doing jobs that “American won’t do.” Don’t buy it. It’s just a bunch of malarkey. They want to catch you while you’re asleep.

Stay awake, be informed and get involved.

Robert Casimiro Bridgton

Happy birthday

To The Editor: This weekend, Bridgton’s own Chao Thai Restaurant celebrates its first decade in business. For any business, 10 years represents a significant milestone, but for this Thai restaurant in Bridgton, Maine owners Kirk and Chao should be especially proud.

As one who has traveled the entire length of Thailand, I can assure readers that Chao Thai’s menu offerings are an absolute delight, and a vast improvement on native Thai cuisine. From Chao

Thai’s small, cozy setting in downtown — 112 Main Street (across from the new Stone Surface and the old AG) — guests can sit down for a leisurely lunch or dinner, or place a take-out order.

Vegetarians, carnivores and locavors all have needs Chao Thai meets on a daily basis.

This summer, for example, Maple Springs Farm in Harrison will be growing a wide assortment of produce, such as peppers, cabbage and onions for Chao Thai.

Just for fun, diners can test Chao’s legendary memory.

After you’ve ordered once, Chao somehow remembers what you had during your last visit.

Novices can order pad thai, Thailand’s national dish, and wash it down with a choice of Thai beers. How’s that for authenticity! Planning a family celebration? I’m sure your guests will appreciate tasting something differently delicious. Whether you like your ethnic food bland or spicy Chao Thai’s reliability has obviously won wide support and patronage throughout the area. How many residents in other small Maine towns get to argue the merits of their favorite Thai dish?

Thanks for all the fun, and Happy Birthday Chao Thai!

George Bradt Bridgton

PUBLIC NOTICE To the Geographical Residents of the

This week’s Theme: Finish The Lyrics ACROSS 1. Indian instrument in “Norwegian Wood” 6. Lab eggs 9. *”I want my baby ____” 13. *Mack the _____ 14. Type of test for women 15. Bridal veil fabric 16. Of sour taste 17. Pitcher’s stat 18. Bone-chilling 19. *”I’m the wonderer, yeah, the wonderer, I roam ___ ___” 21. *”Lean on me... I’ll help you _____ __” 23. Hit the slopes 24. *”I read the ____ today oh boy” 25. It makes a guitar louder 28. Small ornamental case 30. *”Hey, I just met you... but here’s my ______” 35. Like beef with little fat 37. Aphrodite’s son 39. Artillery burst 40. Doing nothing 41. Puzzle combining pictures and letters 43. Hula feast 44. Opinions from Barbara, Elisabeth and Joy 46. *”____ no mountain high enough” 47. Danson and Seth MacFarlane’s stuffed animal 48. Like a smell or taste of soil 50. *Now you’re just somebody that I ____ to know” 52. *”I ___ the bad moon rising” 53. 500 sheets 55. Surfer’s turf 57. *”Killing me softly with ___ ____” 61. *”I’m puttin’ on my ___ ___ ” 64. Bye to Edith Piaf 65. Frigid 67. Impulses 69. Rubber-____ boots 70. And not

Election for one Trustee for a 3-year term

Nomination papers are available at the Fryeburg Town Office.

Nomination papers are due back by 4:00 p.m., April 26, 2013, to the Town Office.

Election Date: June 11, 2013, American Legion Building s/John Weston, FWD Chair Public Notice

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29. Carbamide 31. Scotch ingredient 32. *”Lady sings the _____” 33. Some do this with taxes 34. Awaken 36. Former Speaker of the House 38. Phoenix’ team 42. Dictation taker 45. Corpse’s garb 49. Asian capital 51. *”I didn’t shoot no ______ ” 54. *”I’m sitting here, doing nothing but _____” 56. *”You and me and the devil makes _____” 57. Door fastener 58. “White Wedding” singer 59. Fodder holder 60. Start of something big?

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Scholarship Applications for the Jean Murray, Ernest Murray, Josephine Caswell, Gerald Forest, Horton-Ricker, Blake and the Susan Adamen Beck Memorial are now available at the Town Clerk’s office. These scholarships are for the residents of Harrison continuing their education at a college, university, vocational or trade school.

Applications must be received at the Harrison Town Office no later than May 1, 2013.

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The Casco Republican Town Committee will be meeting with the Naples Republican Committee to help Casco’s Town Committee get started.

Saturday, April 13 • 10 a.m. – 12 noon Naples Town Office For more information call Alice Darlington at 207-655-3014, or e-mail her at aliledar@yahoo.com, or Richard Cross at 207-693-7945, or e-mail him at rich06@roadrunner.com In order for this to work new members from Casco are needed to help Casco get started. Naples Republican Committee also needs new members to keep this party going. Any registered Republicans from both towns are invited to attend.

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Notice of Public Hearing and Meeting Agenda

TOWN OF NAPLES

Casco Planning Board

PUBLIC HEARING

The Naples Board of Selectperson will hold a Public Hearing at their regular meeting on April 8, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., at the Municipal Office Buildings located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda: An application for Liquor License renewal for Crystal Ventures, LLC dba The Freedom Cafe.

Public welcome.

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Public Notice

TOWN OF BROWNFIELD PUBLIC HEARING

The Brownfield Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 10, 2013.

The Public Hearing will take place at the Brownfield Community Center at 7:00 p.m. Proposed changes have been made for the following Ordinances: Land Use Ordinance, Shoreland Zoning Ordinance (State-recommended changes), and The Maine Uniform Building Code (Building Code portion only, not the energy code). A copy of the proposed changes are available to be viewed at the Town Hall. 2T13

April 8, 2013 Casco Community Center 940 Meadow Road 7:00 P.M.

1. Approve Minutes of February 25, 2013.

2. The Casco Planning Board will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING regarding Camp Sunshine’s application for Site Plan review to permit construction of a proposed 95' x 30' Service Building with Office Space on property known as Map 23, Lot 39. The property is commonly known as 51 Acadia Road and is located within the Camp Sunshine Contract Zone Agreement passed at Town Meeting on January 12, 2013.

3. The Casco Planning Board will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING regarding proposed changes to correct certain discrepancies and weaknesses in the Casco Zoning Ordinance.

4. Other.

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TOWN OF NAPLES REQUEST FOR BIDS

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

BID REQUEST

The Town of Bridgton is seeking proposals for the provision of inspection and analysis services for the possible renovation or rehabilitation of the town hall. Full specifications are available on the Town of Bridgton web site at www.bridgtonmaine.org. All proposals, clearly marked “Town Hall Services,” must be sent to: The Office of the Town Manager, Town of Bridgton, 3 Chase Street, Suite #1, Bridgton, Maine 04009, no later than Thursday, April 18, 2013, at 2:00 p.m., at which place and time all proposals shall be opened and read aloud. Two copies must be supplied by each respondent.

The Town reserves the right to waive any informalities in the proposal process and will award the contract(s) based upon the proposal that meets and is in the best interest of the Town of Bridgton. The Town may also select any alternative proposal that is deemed to be in the best interest of the Town. Prior experience and history will be a factor in awarding the bids. The Town reserves the right to reject all bids and restart the bid process.

Inquiries should be directed to Mitchell A. Berkowitz, Town Manager at 207-647-8786.

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The Town of Naples is soliciting bids from qualified contractors for up to a three-year period for the following services. *Spring Cleanup and Mowing of Town Cemeteries and Memorials *Spring Cleanup, Mowing, Cleaning, and sweeping of Town Grounds and Causeway Note that these contracts are different than in the past, and combine old contracts and include different Information/Specifications than in the past.

Detailed Bid Specifications may be obtained from the Town of Naples Municipal Offices at 15 Village Green Lane, during regular office hours after April 4, 2013, and also available at www.townofnaples.org under the BIDS tab. All bids must be received by noon on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, and bids will be opened at 1:00 p.m. The Town of Naples reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to accept any bid it be deemed in the best interest of the town to do so. Sealed Bids should be sent to Town of Naples, PO Box 1757, 15 Village Green Lane, Naples, ME 04055. Envelopes should state which contract bidder is bidding on. Bids should be for up to three years, with each year’s cost broken out separately.

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Obituaries

Page 10B, The Bridgton News, April 4, 2013

Dr. Russell N. Abbott OWLS HEAD — Dr. Russell N. Abbott, 87, a longtime resident of Rockland and Owls Head, passed away quietly on March 25, 2013, after a long illness.

Russell was born on May 4, 1925, in Hartford, Conn., and raised in West Medford, Mass., where he graduated from Medford High School. He graduated from Michigan State College in 1947 as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) with honors.

Russell married Doris Hampton, March 22, 1947, in Portage, Pa. Following graduation, Russ and Doris moved to Bangor, where Russ completed a residency in veterinary medicine before moving to Ash Point and then Rockland where he established the Rockland Animal Hospital, which he operated for over 38 years. His practice became more specialized as the field of veterinary medicine became more sophisticated and by the 1970s he specialized in veterinary ophthalmology, writing several major papers for publication in this emerging field.

He was a career-long member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Maine Veterinary Medical Association where he chaired the Education Committee for 17 years and was awarded the J.F. Witter Award for Outstanding Accomplishments.

During his years in the area, Russ was active in the Lions Club, the Maine Seafood (Lobster) Festival and the Rockland/SAD 5 School Board.

Russ was a devoted Christian and he and Doris were instrumental in the spiritual growth of the Owls Head Baptist Church. After retiring from veterinary medicine, he became an ordained American Baptist minister and served as a relief pastor for churches along the coast and throughout the islands. He was active in Macedonian Ministries and was selected to represent the United States at a worldwide Macedonian Ministries assembly in Great Britain. Russ spent countless hours each day studying the Bible and taught many Sunday school classes and Bible studies over the years. Later in life, Russ became a member of the West Rockport Baptist Church and enjoyed lively theological discussions with Pastor English.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Doris (Hampton) Abbott in 2004.

He is survived by his son, Randall Abbott of Fiskdale, Mass.; his daughters, Sharlene Abbott Schwalbenberg of Brownfield and Suzanne Philbrook of Owls Head; eight grandchildren; and twin great-grandsons.

Visitation was held on Friday, March 29, 2013, at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland, where a celebration of Russ’ life was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday. A reception followed at 104 Limerock, adjacent to the funeral home. To read a full obituary or share a memory with Russ’ family, please visit his Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com In lieu of flowers and in appreciation of the loving care given by the Cushing Homestead staff, donations may be made to: The Cushing Homestead, Activity Fund, Homeshare, Inc., P.O. Box 389, South Thomaston, ME 04858.

F. Louise Holt RICHMOND — F. Louise Holt, 86, of Richmond, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2013.

Frances Louise Holt was born in Norway to Charles and Agnes Wescott Holt on Sept. 26, 1926, and was one of four siblings. Louise attended school in Chelsea and had been employed at a shoe shop, a laundromat and was a restaurant worker.

She was a longtime resident of Richmond, finally moving to the Richmond ElderCare in June 2002, where she was a resident until her death. Louise enjoyed many of the Holt family reunions she attended and other family gatherings. At ElderCare, you could always find her playing bingo or participating in other activities.

She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Weda Murch of Oxford, Linda Avery and Becky Tibbetts, both of Bridgton, Jim Fortier of Bridgton and Albert Lord of Richmond; and several great and great-great-nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents; her sisters, Lillian Gardiner and Mary Lord; and recently by her brother, Dennis.

Online condolences may be shared with her family at www. chandlerfunerals.com At her request, there will be no funeral service. Graveside services will be held in May at Norway Pine Grove Cemetery in South Paris.

Arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main Street, South Paris.

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The News will include: Individuals – predeceased by parents, siblings, spouse, children; survived by spouse, significant other, children, parents. Names of spouses of surviving relatives will not be included. In most cases names of the grandchildren, nephews and nieces will not be listed, just the number of each.

However, if the deceased individual’s only connection to the area is a nephew, niece or grandchild, that person will be identified. The News reserves the right to edit all free obituaries.

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YARMOUTH — George “Joe” M. Hutchins, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 30, 2013, surrounded by his family at Bay Square in Yarmouth.

Born in Hiram on Oct. 17, 1927, he was the youngest of the five children of Lee and Maude Hutchins. Joe graduated from Potter Academy in Sebago and attended Northeast Business College in Portland.

As a young man, Joe started his career driving a truck in Sebago for Chute Express. It was along this route that he met Ruth Harmon, the love of his life. His career then turned to the waterfront, where he went to work for Fulham Brothers managing their processing plant in Portland. In this position, he recognized the need to get their products to Boston and Gloucester, Mass., and decided to start Hutchins Transportation in 1960. It was his strong focus on customer service that encouraged him to move full time into the trucking business with “You Call We Haul” as his motto. Joe would do whatever it took to get the job done, even if that meant that he and his brother Lee had to jump into a truck and head out on the road. In 1968, he started a second company, Columbia Transportation, to haul groceries for a regional grocery chain. When that chain was eventually acquired, it led to a long relationship that continues to this day between Hannaford Brothers and Joe’s merged companies now called Hutchins Trucking Company.

Throughout the years, Joe was involved in or started many other business ventures. He was one of a group of local business owners, who together owned Pleasant Mountain now known as Shawnee Peak. He operated Hutchins Data Systems, Hutchins Used Car Sales, Reliable Fasteners, HR Development and in 1988, co-founded Atlantic Great Dane. He also bought some farmland with his fatherin-law, Harry Harmon, which was developed into Stroudwater Estates on outer Congress Street. It eventually included many buildings that he owned and managed.

Joe was a member of many organizations throughout his life, as well. He was a member of the Falmouth Lions Club, the Masonic Temple, was a lifelong member of the Kora Shrine in Lewiston and a charter member of the original Mini Bike Corp., which participated in parades and other events. Joe was on the board of the Maine Motor Transportation Association and served as its president from 1975 to 1977. He was also a member of the Portland Country Club for over 40 years.

Joe was a very active person throughout his life. As well as being a lifelong avid deer hunter, he enjoyed skiing, golf, snowmobiling, boating, playing cards, bowling, riding his Harley Davidson and hosting fun-filled family picnics in the summertime. These activities took him to many of his favorite locations including Sebago Lake, Shawnee Peak, Moosehead Lake and Swan’s Island. At one time, he and friend also became involved in horse racing and owned a horse that raced in the New York and New Jersey area. The predominant reason he enjoyed these activities was not so much the activity itself, but doing them with his family and many friends. He was considered the consummate friend because, if you were one of his friends, you were one for life. As anyone who knew him would tell you, Joe’s kindness, generosity and humor were boundless.

Joe was predeceased by his parents; his brothers, Lloyd and Lionel; and his sister, Barbara Minervino.

He is survived by Ruth (Harmon) Hutchins, his wife of 63 years; sons, Richard of Windham, Stephen of Falmouth and Mark of Falmouth; daughters, Deborah Cadigan of Cumberland and Leslie Wallace of Falmouth; brother, Lee Hutchins of Leesburg, Fla.; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited for a time of visitation on Thursday, April 4, 2013, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford Street, Portland. Interment services will be private for Joe’s family. Those wishing to send a tribute in memory of Joe may do so at www.jonesrichandhutchins.com In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Joe’s memory to: The Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114 or Alzheimer’s Association of Maine, 383 U.S. Rt. 1, Scarborough, ME 04074 or Hospice of Southern Maine, U.S. Rt. 1, Scarborough, ME 04074.

Georgie Ann Walizer Forney, 73, of Bridgton, passed away at home on March 26, 2013, attended by her family, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

She was born in Lock Haven, Pa. on May 27, 1939 to George and Stella Walizer. She grew up in Lock Haven, Pa., where she developed her lifelong passion for reading and Bible studies.

She graduated from Lock Haven High School (Pennsylvania) in 1957 and from the University of Southern Maine in 1983, consistently on the Dean’s List. She then received her master’s degree in Early Childhood Development from Antioch University. Afterward, she was a devoted kindergarten teacher at the Stevens Brook Elementary School in Bridgton until 2006.

Georgie met her cherished husband Bob (Robert S. Forney Jr.) while they were high school sweethearts, marrying after graduation on Aug. 22, 1957.

Georgie began her career in the Bridgton school district as a study hall monitor, deciding to attend college in 1979, graduating as a teacher in 1982. Georgie loved taking her kids to the school library and sitting in the library teepee reading stories. Georgie could always be found in her classroom with a welcoming smile and was always quick to strike up a conversation. She was a talented, dedicated and beloved teacher, who adored every one of the students that she was fortunate enough to have taught throughout the years. Many times, she would run across her former students and would always delight in hearing about various aspects of their lives.

Georgie retired from teaching when she was 66 so that she could spend more time with family and pursue her passions, to include learning to play the piano, which was one of her lifelong dreams.

Georgie was very good at, and enjoyed, being a grandmother. She would routinely visit her grandchildren bearing children’s books, along with varieties of gifts that would stimulate and challenge their young minds. She loved each of them dearly.

She was as attentive as she was kind, as patient as she was compassionate.

Throughout her illness, Georgie was courageous and joyful.

When asked about it, she would reply that her faith is where she derived her strength. As her illness progressed, she was truly a source of inspiration for those around her, but would be the first to want to share the source of hers, which was and is, Jesus Christ.

Georgie was an avid hunter and camper when she lived in Caribou, often camping in the Allagash. She could be found frequently fishing streams in Aroostook County or with her kids gazing at the aurora borealis in northern Maine while camping.

Georgie’s parents, George and Stella, as well as her older brother Gerald and older sister Donna Rae, predeceased her.

Georgie is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, Bob Forney of Bridgton; daughters Barbara Joan DelCamp of Portland and Suzanne Marie Johnson of Largo, Fla.; sons R. Scott Forney III of San Diego, Calif. and George Kenneth Forney of Glen, N.H.; and eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service in celebration of her life will be announced at a later date and held locally.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 15 Strawberry Avenue, Lewiston, ME 04240.

Anna Bongiorno PORTLAND — Anna Bongiorno, 86, of Standish, died Friday, March 29, 2013, at New England Rehabilitation Hospital. She was born in Giovinazzo, Italy on Dec. 19, 1926, the daughter of Alphonse and Vincenza Amoia Illuzzi. She married Joseph Bongiorno and had been employed at Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company as a secretary for many years. She was a member of the Westbrook Senior Club.

She is survived by her nephews, Mark and his wife Theresa and their children, and Patrick and his wife Cyndy and their children. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph in 1979, her mother in 1988, and her sister Stella Egan in 2006. Online condolences may be shared with her family at www.chandlerfunerals.com Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 6 at 1 p.m. at Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton. Interment will be later in the spring at Forrest Hills Annex Cemetery in Bridgton.

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He was born in Portland on Aug. 15, 1952, the son of Frank and Jannette Avery of Windham.

Peter was a carpenter and skilled cabinetmaker and loved working with wood, building something beautiful. He enjoyed traveling to wilderness areas around the world, places that were awe-inspiring and devoid of civilization, quiet country. Pete was always ready for an adventure, a journey.

Peter is survived by his brother, Mark of Sebago; sister, Sharmon Toner of Windham; daughter, Jennifer Avery of Windham; and longtime lady friend, Nicole Trudeau of Ontario, Calif.

There will be a celebration of life ceremony on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Chute A. Blondeau Community Center, 2005 Main Street, Ontario, Canada. It will be held from 12 to 3:30 p.m.

Anna Cardosi Anna Cardosi, 92, died naturally on Monday night, April 1, 2013.

She is survived by four sons, Michael Nataluk of Roanoke, Va., Samuel Nataluk of Raymond, Anthony Nataluk of Portland and Donald Scott Cardosi of Ocala, Fla. Funeral services will be held at St. Andrew’s Church in Roanoke on Thursday, April 4.

Winnifred A. Jones RAYMOND — Winnifred Arlene Jones, 91, of Raymond, died Thursday, March 28, 2013, at the home of her son in Harrison, Maine, surrounded by much of her family.

“Winnie” was born in Lynn, Mass., inside her grandparents’ house.

She was the only child of J. Glenn and Mildred Gould. Her father was a minister and when she was six, they moved to Sawyer Street, the old Church of the Nazarene in South Portland. She attended the former Pleasant Street School, and remembered skiing on barrel staves around her Sawyer Street home.

Winnie was married in 1944, also inside her grandparents’ house. She wed Harold S. Jones, of Lewiston, whom she met while they were both students at Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, Mass.

In 1948 Winnie moved to live near Detroit, Mich., where her husband practiced medicine as an Osteopathic Surgeon. For many years she served in the Detroit Osteopathic Hospital Auxiliary and managed the gift shop there. She also kept the books and assisted her husband’s business of real estate development in the Sebago Lake region.

In 1983 Winnie and Harold moved to Raymond, where they continued to manage commercial property and wood products businesses. She enjoyed traveling. She played piano and cello, and sang in her church choir. She was an avid reader, and Charter Member of the New Gloucester “No Name” book club. She continued to manage the family business after Harold died in 2009. In 2012 she became a partner in Hawthorne’s Attic Antiques in Casco.

Winnie would be happy there was no headline above her obituary. For a time the Portland, Maine newspaper used a brief summary from a person’s life as a headline for their obituary. She hated that. She wrote letters to the editor, arguing that practice did not do justice to the lives most people lived.

She was a member of First Congregational Christian Church of New Gloucester. She is survived by her son Stephen and his wife Carol of Harrison, and daughter Nancy Hansen and husband Carl of Sandwich, N.H. Also by grandchildren Griffin Jones and wife Morgan Beschle, and granddaughter Meredith Jones, all of Cambridge, Mass.; and grandchildren Riley Hansen, Lauren Hansen and Parker Hansen, all of Sandwich, N.H. Viewing was held at the Wilson Funeral Home, of Gray, Maine, Tuesday, April 2, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the First Congregational Christian Church of New Gloucester, followed by a reception at the church.

The Rev. Linda Gard officiated.

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Edna E. Pray FRYEBURG — Edna E. Pray, 88, of Fryeburg, Maine, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2013, at Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H. She was surrounded by her very loving family.

Edna was born on August 17,1924, a third daughter of three children, to Olin and Glenora Hanscom of North Chatham, N.H. She was raised on a farm with beautiful rolling hills that she roamed often as a child. Edna would walk the two miles to her oneroom schoolhouse daily. She also attended Fryeburg Academy in Fryeburg, Maine.

Edna is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 42 years, James Holman Pray in 1985; her parents, Olin and Glenora Hanscom; two sisters, Hilda Lusky and Ruth Gilman; and her first grandchild, Kerry Heath.

Edna is survived by her five children; Glenora Pray Heath and life partner, Richard Goff of Bartlett, N.H., Teresa Pray Daigle and husband, Robert Daigle of East Conway, N.H., Bonnie Pray Sanphy and husband, Douglas of North Conway, N.H., James Pray and wife, Sue of Waterbury Center, Vt., and Herbert Pray of Fryeburg, Maine; ten grandchildren, Michele Daigle Monteiro, Matthew Daigle, Elisha Sanphy Logan, Tamen Sanphy, Andrea Pray, Ian Pray, Tony Trayter, Zachary Pray, Jacob Pray and Amber Pray; twelve great-grandchildren, Lydia Pray, Ashton Pray, Aleah Pray, Autumn Sanphy, Bryana Sanphy, Ashley Logan, Mikayla Logan, Isabela Monteiro, John Monteiro, Madeline Daigle, Sophia Daigle and Stephen Pray.

Edna was a very caring and giving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She did beautiful yarn work and loved to read and do puzzles. She also loved to have her whole family get together annually. She celebrated her 88th birthday with most of her family.

Edna and Holman enjoyed farming their land in Fryeburg. They would raise a large crop of squash to be taken to the Corn Shop in Center Fryeburg each fall. They also enjoyed planting their vegetable garden each year to provide food for their five children. In their retirement years, they loved to go camping at the Basin Campground in North Chatham, N.H. There will be a private graveside service in May. Arrangements are made with Wood Funeral Home, Fryeburg. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.woodfuneralhome.org

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Other new programs throughout the summer will include Falcons, Lobsters, a Mad Science Fire and Ice Show, Outdoor Safety and Survival, the Dry Mills Hatchery Display Building Dedication and park-wide Open House, an evening Table Tour featuring local specialty foods, a night visit with Northern Stars Planetarium, a Maine Authors Day, an all-new Pow Wow and a meet and greet with the stars of North Woods Law! The Maine Wildlife Park has over 30 species of native wildlife on display, plus wildlife gardens, nature trails, a fish hatchery and other interactive exhibits and displays. The park is open daily from April 13 through Nov. 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; visitors must leave the premises by 6 p.m.

Admission to the park is free for ages 3 and under; $5 for ages 4 to 12; $7 for adults; and $5 for seniors. Groups of 15 or more are $3.50 per person. Bring a picnic and spend the day! Family and Community Season passes are available, and are an incredible bargain for families and groups that visit the park several times over the course of the summer. For more information about any of these programs, please call the Maine Wildlife Park at 657-4977; or visit online at www.mainewildlifepark.com

number of storms we have had, these expenses have been much greater than what they would have been during any normal winter session. I feel that you should be informed of these costs and the present status of the Snow and Ice Account while we remember all too well conditions as they were during this period. Since the first week of January, there was at least one storm each week and on several occasions two and three storms within that period of time. During the middle part of January, you will recall that there was a rainy spell. This condition caused the frost to come out, roads became muddy and it was necessary to apply gravel in order to keep the roads passable in some sections.

News Item: A crew of men from the Massaro Brickyard Construction Co. of Kittery moved into town this week to lay the concrete block being used in the construction of the local shoe shop. The workforce consists of three masons and three helpers and the concern they represent has contracted to put up the foundation and walls of the plant. This number is supplemented by local help who will carry blocks, mix mortar, etc. The foundation for the entire building will go in first and this consists of 12” hollow concrete blocks, which will be filled with ready-mix cement. Four courses of these 12” blocks will be required to bring the foundation up to the required height. Work on the walls of the shoe plant will be held off until the complete foundation is in to avoid, if possible, the handicap of working in deep snow. The crew was greeted Monday by a 5-inch snowfall which required shoveling out before resuming the block laying.

This coming summer promises to be a very busy one at the Bridgton Historical Society.

Several events are planned including a Cinco de Mayo celebration at Narramissic, the Second Annual Big Event at Bridgton Academy (a collaboration with the Rufus Porter Museum), and the Third Annual Narramissic Bluegrass Festival.

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HARRISON — Linwood Feero, died peacefully in his sleep at home on Thursday, March 28, 2013, at the age of 67. He was born in 1946 in Chicago, Ill., and grew up in the nearby town of Skokie. Linwood was a veteran and served in the U.S. Navy, where he was an aviation bosun’s mate and flagman on an aircraft carrier. His ship ventured to Okinawa and other Japanese locations as well as to Australia.

Linwood’s lifelong career revolved around his expertise as a Master Electrician with working licenses for both Maine and New Hampshire. He also had a variety of interests that made his storytelling and sense of humor unique. He had a clever way of coining words and phrases that made everyone laugh. Linwood had a keen eye for photography that can be seen in the cruise ship vacation photos he and his wife took only last month in Jamaica and Cozumel.

Linwood loved to go deer hunting but confided that the thing he liked most about it was being in the woods in the early morning mist, and watching the sunlight play in forest. It would be quiet and soulful with momentary intrigue produced by a chipmunk or birds chirping. He loved being outdoors. NASCAR — need we say more? He was the most avid of fans. Linwood was an honest and fiercely loyal person, who could be relied on to help if needed; well, except if he was watching the weather channel. He was captivated by it no matter the time of year. The cooking shows were other channels that he really enjoyed. He had confidence in cooking and experimenting with different recipes and it became a real hobby.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Nancy Johnson Feero; their son Joseph Feero of Bridgton, his daughter Rachel Feero Oakes of Washington, and son Michael Feero of Waterford, and their spouses and grandchildren.

Linwood loved wildlife and the outdoors and his loon license plates attested to his interest in conservation. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to send a donation in Linwood’s honor to the Lakes Environmental Association, 230 Main St., Bridgton, ME 04009.

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(Continued from Page B) that problem was finally conquered by trigging with blocks and bridge spikes. However, in the course of chase, a pneumatic type shock absorber mechanism on the press got out of line and was damaged. The bed of the press slammed back and forth and we all entertained suspicions that the last two forms might take right off through the end of the building. Securing a replacement part for our press is like looking for a piece of equipment to fit a Stanley Steamer. Even the manufacturer does not realize that his company ever made such a press.

News Item: The local economic picture received a shot in the arm this week as work got underway in the readying of the former Pondicherry Mill for re-opening. The mill, which has been idle for the past two years, has been under consideration by several parties in recent months, but nothing definite had developed as far as local officials could determine. The wooden mill will be under the management of Charles W. Forrest of Bennington, Vt., who has leased the plant from owner Max Furman of Rhode Island, who holds the title to both the Pondicherry and the old Forest Mill. Mr. Forrest has operated mills in both Vermont and New York State. He plans to manufacture blanket material, melton cloth, jacket cloth and other fabrics and desires to get into production this coming week if possible.

News Item: The tourist business may be off in certain parts of the state, but Bridgton has been crowded throughout the month. Cottages are filled to capacity this week and reservations are at least normal for August. Vacationers have had a run of poor weather, but conditions have improved this past week, which should help the state of mind of those who were beginning to get cabin fever. A visitors’ weekend at several of the boys’ and girls’ camps last week contributed considerably to the crowd and these parents, unhappily, had to put up with rainy two days.

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FRYEBURG — Scott Anthony Kelly of Fryeburg, Maine, passed away on March 30, 2013, at Hospice House in Auburn.

He was a devoted husband, father, teacher, coach, mentor, loyal friend and champion of Fryeburg Academy.

He was born in Cambridge, Mass. on Nov. 27, 1933, the son of the late Dr. Joseph Kelly and Clara McKay, adopted son of the late Louise Kelly.

He grew up in Orleans on Cape Cod and came to Fryeburg as a young man to take a post graduate course at Fryeburg Academy. He graduated with the Class of 1953. Scott went on the University of Maine and graduated with the Class of 1957. His dream was to be a science teacher and coach. He was invited to return to Fryeburg Academy and he fulfilled his dream in the school and town he had grown to love. Scott had a 61-year relationship with the Academy and was grateful for each and every year, and all the beautiful relationships he fostered with students, parents, faculty, staff and the town’s people.

Scott is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of over 30 years, Sandy, and their children: Shawn and Beccie Kelly, Ryan Kelly and partner Tina, Tracy Kelly Shriver, Megan Kelly Heagney and Sean Heagney, Jane Scanlon Cratch and Greg Cratch, Joey and Brenda Scanlon, Teri Scanlon Phillips and Page Phillips, Tricia Scanlon LaFontaine and Scott LaFontaine; 21 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; his brother Jack and wife Charron; his sisters: Geraldine O’Kelly, Susan McDormand and Linda McDormand Fleischli and husband Jerry; his many devoted nieces, nephews and their families. Scott was predeceased by his brother Joel Kelly.

A celebration of Scott’s life will be held on April 27, 2013, at 1 p.m. at the Ada Cram Wadsworth Arena on Bradley Street, Fryeburg, Maine.

Scott was a Red Sox fan extraordinaire and the family would appreciate it if you would bring or wear something Red Sox. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice Foundation, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Arrangements are made with Wood Funeral Home, Fryeburg. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.woodfuneralhome.org

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NAPLES — Elise R. Goldman passed away peacefully in the presence of loved ones on Thursday, March 28, 2013 in her home in North Carolina.

Elise was born on July 21, 1918 in Norfolk, Va. After graduating from Randolph Macon Women’s College in Virginia, where she majored in Greek and Latin, she went north to New York City to study modern dance with Martha Graham, and to work on a Ph.D. at Columbia University. While at Columbia, she met Morton J. Goldman (Mort), the love of her life. They were married in 1942, and spent the next years on stateside Army bases, primarily in Louisiana where Mort ran a rehabilitation center for soldiers wounded in World War II. After leaving the Army, following a dream that Elise shared, Mort purchased a small girls’ camp (Camp Kearsage) on Long Lake, which he founded as Camp Takajo for boys in 1947. Naples and Long Lake became a second home from that moment on, where Mort and Elise and their growing family spent several months each year. Both Elise and Mort were a part of the founding of Lakes Environmental Association in the 1970s, and over the years Elise was an active and devoted board member. She also volunteered for many summers at the Naples Library.

Elise greeted each day with a smile and a lust for living that was as infectious as it was inspiring. She was compassionate and unfailingly generous, witty and keenly discerning. She made acquaintances friends, and made friends family. She loved wild flowers, loons and damsel flies, music and books, hot dogs at the old Howard Johnson’s on the Causeway, hosting lobster fests with friends and family, preparing blueberry pancake breakfasts for her grandchildren, walks in the woods, and morning paddles on Long Lake in her beloved yellow canoe. She was a talented photographer, and, impervious to pesky mosquitos, would spend dawn in a bog to capture the morning light and awakening wildlife on film, or would stretch out in the mud to snap close-up photos of a frog. Most of all, she was devoted to her husband and family.

After Mort retired from camping in the fall of 1988, and passed away in 1990, Elise continued to spend many months each year at the family compound on Long Lake, joined by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by a sister, Anne Reid of Chapel Hill, N.C.; by her five children, Judy Wideman of Naples, Roger Goldman of Charlotte, N.C., Nancy Zorensky of Conifer, Colo., John Henry Goldman of Princeton, N.J. and Paul Goldman of Skillman, N.J.; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Lakes Environmental Association, 230 Main Street, Bridgton, ME 04009.

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IN THE NIGHT SKY — This is an image of the recent comet, Pan-STARRS, taken last Thursday evening from Lovell. The comet has been getting dimmer and it may be hardly visible any longer. Last Saturday evening, it took binoculars to find it. In this image, there is a little star streaking because of the length of the exposure, five seconds.

(Photo by Ethan McNerney of Lovell)

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Escape from Rule 33

(Continued from Page B) ing is required to handle an unruly child. At that point, the specially-trained staff person would be “triggering a restraint situation that must be documented with extensive written reports,” according to the article. When school law says “extensive written reports,” think truckloads in triplicate. If experience is any guide, there would follow endless meetings involving paid advocates and attorneys as well, all paid for by taxpayers.

The teacher said that several times she had to remove all the other students from her classroom and leave the student alone there. Evidently, this had become rather common throughout the state, prompting State Senator Tom Saviello of Wilton to introduce a bill that would loosen the restraint rule. But the usual suspects — the ACLU and a disability rights group — opposed Saviello’s bill and wanted to keep Chapter 33 intact.

“Our teachers are now

telling me students are losing valuable instruction time when an out-of-control student refuses to leave a classroom,” said Mount Blue Regional School District Superintendent Mike Cormier. “Children who witness this acting-out do not feel safe. They wonder why the grown-ups aren’t doing anything about it or intervening. Schools feel chaotic and unpredictable.”

No kidding.

Early in my career, I taught juvenile delinquents aged 14-18 in Lowell, Mass.

They had just been reclassified “emotionally disturbed” by the then-new federal special ed law. If one of them refused to leave after being told to, teachers could use the necessary force to remove him or her from the classroom, which was often necessary. No student, however, ever got hurt during my two years there even though necessary force was used at least weekly.

After moving to Maine and teaching in the regular

classroom, occasions when I had to physically remove a disruptive student were rare, but still necessary once in a while. In my briefcase, I kept a copy of Maine state law — as it existed then — which authorized a teacher to use the necessary force to remove a disruptive student who refused verbal instructions. Half a dozen times or so I took out the law and read it to a student who refused to leave. Then I’d say, “If you don’t go by the time I count to three, I’ll remove you.” They almost always left by the count of two because I wasn’t bluffing and they knew it.

Clearly, Rule 33 took control away from the teacher and gave it to the disruptive student. Anyone who couldn’t see that coming didn’t understand classroom dynamics, so it couldn’t have been written by actual teachers. It was inevitable that there would be pushback from genuine teachers — and that happened last February, just a few months into the first year the foolish

rule went into effect. Seventyfive people packed a hearing room, most of them teachers.

After just a few weeks, things began to change as the Press Herald reported March 6: “The compromise language, explained Wednesday to the Education Committee, carves out an exception for physical escort.” That standard would allow temporary touching to “induce” a student to walk to another room without triggering the definition of the more serious “restraint,” an action that requires extensive documentation and follow-up.

Will the compromise hold up? I doubt it. There will follow threats of lawsuits and some actual cases, all very expensive and tying up staff time that would be better spent actually teaching.

And so it goes in government schools where budgets and bureaucracy continue to grow as common sense and oldfashioned values decline.

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

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(Continued from Page B) country. Bashar al Assad, an ophthalmologist who didn’t plan a political career, succeeded his far-tougher father in 2000 when his elder brother died in an accident.

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There was hope that Bashar’s moves towards economic and political liberalization would grow.

That hope expired two years ago when protests erupted in a provincial city.

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What is to be done? What role for America?

If we are to hold true to our ideals and rhetoric, we should actively pursue an end to the civil war by pushing the badly divided rebel groups to sit down with government and work out an end to the fighting and a compromise

on a new regime involving responsible elements from both sides. Assad will have to go (where?); he is responsible for too much bloodshed. Al Qaeda and other extremists will have to be excluded. United Nations or Arab League peacekeepers may have to be summoned to control the sporadic guerrilla warfare that will inevitably continue.

It will also be important to press the Saudis, Qataris and Turks to end their support for the rebels. That won’t be easy, especially when the United States gets serious — as it hasn’t so far — about ending the tensions with Iran. That will be essential, however, if the regionwide Sunni-Shia tensions are

to be muted. We certainly should not find ourselves on one side or the other in that conflict. We have no dog in that fight.

Lacking space, I’ll pass on discussing an IsraeliPalestinian (and Syrian) peace, which we also ought to work hard for.

Finally, the administration will find itself besieged in Washington by neocons and other hawks who want a more active and lethal assistance to the rebels, e.g., no-fly zone, heavy weapons. They brought us the Iraq disaster and don’t want to miss another “opportunity” to demonstrate American power, regardless of the costs.

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Next-door neighbors Turkey, formerly an ally and trade partner, and Jordan provided support for the rebels. The United States and Western Europeans openly called for Assad’s ouster and gave nonlethal aid to the rebels.

The regime fought back hard, aided diplomatically by Russia and more materially

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(Gunfire drowns out the rest of the speech.)

Fort. (taking cover in his foxhole/pothole): Forsooth, assassination’s all of late.

Why can’t we pass sane gun laws in this state?

Ros.: Methinks youthinks wethinks alike, yet still.

The men I represented had death to shill.

If Congress came to snatch away their guns They’d fight those s.o.bs with campaign funds.

They do not care who dies or grumps “Ahem,” As long as the dead and dying are not them.

ENTER Gilderstein Fort.: What news, Gildy?

Gild: Who calls? The very street?

The world’s sure-cursed when ragged potholes speak!

Fort.: ’Tis I, your friend, in pitch and tar disguise To keep black murther off, and gunmen’s spies.

Gilderstein and Fortenbras embrace and dance an impromptu pas de deux, and then a Minuet, ending with Rosencranz “passing under the bridge.” More gunfire breaks up the lovefest; there follows a terrific explosion. All three dive into adjoining potholes and the remaining dialogue in the scene occurs on a mostly-empty stage, the only thing

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visible the tops of three surplus U.S. Marine Corps helmets, disguised as two pots of geraniums and a ginkgo tree.

Ros.: In Washington, know violence’s cause?

It’s gun control, which arms the worst outlaws.

And leaves defenseless innocents to die!

And yet you cry, “Disarm!”? I beg you, why?

Gild: My ten-year-old was shot, alas, last night.

Ros.: A lass? Alas! Yet owning guns a right.

You can’t curse all for infamy of one!

Forget your grief, have peace, what’s done is done.

Fort.: Your words ring true.

Gild.: Yet sad…

Ros.: Our truth’s the blood, We spill. They’ll not take down this neighborhood!

(Dull explosions, disguised as sharp explosions. Machine gun fire. A lobbyist for BP, poorly disguised as a lobbyist for Exxon-Mobil, runs onstage from right and is cut down. Seven Congressmen brandishing automatic weapons and waving copies of the U.S. Constitution follow, firing wildly.)

Ros.: We stand here, Freedom’s fiercest living fans… …To die!

Fort.: (Jumping up and firing, Sands of Iwo Jima-style) And proud to die… Americans!

(Gunfire. Grenades. CURTAIN.)