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Board okays tank storage without evacuation plan

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer A weary Bridgton Planning Board put to rest Tuesday any further debate over the application commonly known over the past year as Bridgton Bottled Gas. The board had been ordered by the Zoning Board of Appeals to revisit seven of the 21 site plan review standards where, in the ZBA’s view, the Planning Board didn’t have sufficient evidence the first time around to approve the plan to place a 30,000-gallon propane bulk storage tank at the corner of Portland Road and Raspberry SOME SPRINGTIME SHEARING is done at the Denmark Sheep Festival on Saturday. Lane, a dead-end road serving Jeff Burchstead shears a sheep named Frederick, which is owned by Gould Academy in a 12-lot subdivision.

After a three and a half Bethel.

(De Busk Photo) hour review that was a continuation of a public hearing held two weeks earlier, the board voted in a straw poll

Date with shears

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer DENMARK – The herd of sheep at Moonset Farm has increased tenfold from its humble beginnings when Mike Gardner and his wife Jackie adopted four sheep in 2007.

“We had bought the farm.

We had barely moved in. We have a neighbor who does rescues. He had three ewes and one ram. The ewes were pregnant,” Mike Gardner said.

The Gardners eagerly accepted their instant family of sheep. After all, Mike was set on raising a rare breed of sheep after a trip to the Denmark Sheep Festival that previous spring.

So, the first sheep to set hoof at the farm were Katahdin Hair sheep. The first lamb to be born came into the world on Valentine’s Day. According to the Katahdin Hair Sheep International website, the breed was developed in Maine over a 20-year-peri-

that Bridgton Bottled Gas, now owned by Stone Road Energy LLC, had provided enough additional evidence to satisfy lingering questions about air quality, noise, impact on emergency medical services and traffic, financial capacity and whether it was an industrial use and therefore constituted a public nuisance.

The ZBA’s remand order came in January 2016, after neighbors Rita and Robert Tyskza appealed the Planning Board’s approval of the plans in November 2015, six months after the site plan review application was first submitted. Stone Road Energy LLC bought out Bridgton Bottled Gas within weeks after the application was approved.

Tuesday’s meeting finally arrived at what Planning Board Chairman Steve Collins called the “nub” of the mat-

ter, which was the impact on emergency medical services if the tank malfunctioned and leaked or, worst case scenario, caught fire and exploded.

“If that tank goes off, we have a difficult situation on an exitless road,” said Collins, who, along with member Cathy Pinkham, voted that Stone Road had not demonstrated that the plan would cause no adverse impact on emergency services. Stone Road did provide a letter from United Ambulance Director Paul Fillebrown after the ZBA ruled that there was no evidence on the record to show that emergency medical workers would be able to respond to Raspberry Lane if the storage tank malfunctioned.

In the letter, Fillebrown stated, “We see no large BOTTLED, Page 12A

Dam demo to be blast

HAPPY HOBBY HARE — Darlene Campbell, of Harrison, said she has been hooked on spinning fiber and knitting since she saw a demonstration at a fair 20 years ago. Her part-time hobby has created some full-time companions —15 rabbits, including a French Angora named Emmie.

(De Busk Photo) od from the 1950s through the late ‘70s. The breed capitalizes on the animal’s hardiness and reduced maintenance. In fact, Katahdin sheep do not require shearing.

Gardner has cross-bred

the Katahdin Hair with the Romney, a long-haired breed that dates back to the 1800s and originated in England.

Now, Moonset Farm sells about 40 sheep each year, SHEARS, Page 9A

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Casco selectman Holly Hancock thinks that dam demolition will be a blast to watch.

“My favorite part of the (Referral for bids) document is the blasting,” Hancock said.

“I read through 200 pages of the documents and got to the blasting. I said, ‘Whew.

I’ll get my hard hat, get my ear plugs and see some granite fly,” she said.

On March 12, Hancock updated the Casco Board of Selectmen on the upcoming bidding process for the replacement of the Pleasant Lake-Parker Pond dam.

The failing infrastructure is shared by two towns, Casco and neighboring Otisfield. Last year, both towns approved the engineering and bid package costs for the Pleasant LakeParker Pond dam project.

Engineer Myron Petrovsky, who owns Mbp Consulting in Portland, did that work.

The next phase is to put the project out to bid. The

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By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Jamie Santamore believes he has always had an eye for creativity.

“Like most kids, I always had adventures. I had my own world,” he said. “I had always wanted to perform and was the typical class clown all through school.”

Today, Jamie is living in a very dark world — one that can leave others gasping or closing their eyes.

As owner of Wicked Carnival Productions, this fall the 37-year-old Bridgton man completed his latest horror flick, “Sins of Man: Rise of Mortis,” the sequel to “Sins of Man,” which can be bought on DVD at Bull Moose Records in Windham. Jamie operates a website, on which he writes reviews of the latest horror movies and proclaims he wants to be the man that makes “slashers” great again.

ON THE DARK SIDE OF FILM — Jamie Santamore The News recently posed the following questions to the of Bridgton is writing and producing “slasher” horror upstart producer and huge fan of horror. movies, with a couple out on DVD. BN. Where are you from?

Jamie: I was born in Columbus, Ga. My biological father Bonny Eagle, receiving my diploma in 1997.

BN. What are your interests? was in the Army so he moved around a lot. My brother was Jamie: I love watching movies across all genres, which born in Germany. Once I was born, we moved back to Maine so my parents could be closer to family. My family comes surprises many people because I’m focusing my early career from France, Scotland, Ireland, and a little Native American. around Horror and Slasher films. I love the comic book TV They came to Quebec, Canada from France, then moved south shows. “Arrow” is my favorite, but I watch them all — “The to New York and then to Maine, I have family all across the Flash,” “Supergirl,” “Agents of Shield,” “Agent Carter,” “Legends of Tomorrow” is pretty good, too. country and the world.

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timeline is somewhat tight because the construction costs must also be approved at the town meetings in Otisfield and Casco.

“In the document, it does state this project is reliant on approval at Town Meeting,” Hancock said.

“The plan is to have the bids returned in May,” she said.

In fact, the towns will advertise the bidding opportunity in construction journals this week, she said.

All interested bidders will be able to attend an on-site meeting with Petrovsky, the engineer.

This step will allow “all bidders to get the same information, see the site and knowledgably bid,” Hancock said.

“To streamline the process, all the bids will be returned to the Town Office in Casco,” she said.

She stressed that the dam and the costs associated with replacing it is the responsibility of both towns. But, it will be more efficient if the

construction businesses have one address to mail or handdeliver the bids.

The bid packets have been reviewed by the town’s legal counsel, according to Hancock.

Also, included in the bid documentation: Petrovsky will work with the construction company that is selected. The engineer will be on hand during critical junctures of the project.

“In a given week, Myron (Petrovsky) would work about 15 hours including travel time,” Hancock said.

The start date for the dam replacement is Sept. 1, she said. The window for completion is about 120 days, she said.

“What we are looking for in the bid documents is what the timeframe really looks like,” she said.

“We expect that folks who are bidding are knowledgeable about this kind of project. For lots of people who do this type of work, it is not a big project,” she said.

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — As the proposed municipal budget takes shape, there is a shortfall of people on the Naples Budget Committee.

This was brought to the attention of the Naples Board of Selectmen on Monday.

“One of the biggest problems of the budget committee is that they cannot get a quorum,” resident Jim Grattelo said.

Budget Committee Chairman Jim Turpin confirmed this, saying the lack of a quorum has slowed any momentum. When budget meetings are held, there are not enough people to cast any votes regarding line-items.

Last year, after the Town

Meeting ballot vote in which a majority of voters refused to raise the state-set mil rate limit, several people stepped forward to assist with the budget process. At that time, there were seven people on the budget committee. But, that number has dwindled.

Selectman Rich Cebra, who served for five years on the budget committee about a decade ago, spoke on the topic. “In ‘05 or ‘06, we had that problem, we would have someone come in to talk to us, and we didn’t have a quorum,” he said.

During the discussion, Cebra had said that department heads were scheduled to attend meetings and answer questions about budVOLUNTEERS, Page 2A

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Trust names exec. director

Thom Perkins has been selected as the new executive director of Loon Echo Land Trust.

Thom Perkins The nonprofit organization welcomed Perkins aboard on Monday, April 11.

Perkins comes to the land trust with a wide variety of skills built from developing a grass roots organization into the largest nonprofit Nordic trail network in the eastern United States.

He was selected from many candidates for his extensive knowledge of land use, easements, development, marketing and public relations, legislative involvement, event management and nonprofit organization.

“Our board is thrilled to have Thom with his extensive background join the Loon Echo family and we are looking forward to working with him and continuing the positive impact that Loon Echo has on our community,” said Loon Echo Board President, David Diller, as he welcomed Perkins to the organization.

Perkins is looking forward to continuing Loon Echo’s current land projects and helping landowners and communities develop future project opportunities in the region.

Perkins comes to Loon Echo with a background in conservation and land use and easements while working with many landowners in developing and preserving the trail network. His strengths of working with staff, marketing and operation management are expected to benefit the organization in advancing its strong growth.

Coming into the organization, one of Perkins’ first goals is to focus on Loon Echo’s positive effect on the communities and to make a beneficial impact on residents and visitors’ lives and on their lands.

Upon his starting week with Loon Echo Perkins said, “I’m energized about the opportunity to help lead Loon Echo Land Trust into the future and to let people know about the good work that Loon Echo does for the communities in its service areas.”

Perkins succeeded Carrie Walia, Loon Echo’s execuPERKINS, Page 3A

(Continued from Page 1A) get changes. He also advocated for a selectman to sit on meetings as an advisor and as a liason for the board.

That was typically how it was done, he said.

Cebra suggested expanding the size of the committee — something the selectman can do.

Chairman Bob Caron II said the town has had problems filling the vacant seats.

“We’ve talked about it. We have been advertising for three months. Not one person has” expressed interest, he said.

“If individuals want to be appointed, if there are individuals wanting to help, have them come in and fill out the nomination papers, especially if they are interested,” Caron said.

The proposed budget is not in danger of being finalized too late, according to Naples Town Manager Ephrem Paraschak.

In fact, the budget warrant articles can be completed as late as a week before the Naples Town Meeting, which occurs in early June.

However, to stay on task, the Naples selectmen decided to hold a workshop with the budget committee. That workshop will be held this upcoming Monday, and it will start at 7 p.m.

At the most recent selectmen’s meeting, members received a draft proposal of the budget which was dated April 16. In one column, what is listed is the amount of

money spent from this year’s budget as of April 4.

As it stands, the proposed budget totals $2,265,643, which is a 2.48 percent increase from the current budget year.

Capital projects tripled, increasing by 300 percent from $24,500 in 2015–16 to $98,000 for 2016–17. That is because the town will update its ambulance and refurbish a tank truck. While the Naples Fire Association has engaged in fundraisers and has set aside money for anticipated purchases, the cost of new or used vehicles has outpaced the savings account.

Town Maintenance dropped by 2.53 percent, which will save almost $4,000. Savings were seen in snow shoveling as well as the cost of heating fuel, gasoline for maintenance vehicles and insurance. Budget Chairman Turpin addressed the selectmen about the budget during public participation time.

He talked about the larger picture of putting together an economic plan to draw businesses into the Town of Naples.

“There is the trend for town payroll to get larger,” he said, citing areas such as administration, fire, rescue, and animal control. “It appears we are putting more people on town payroll, which is okay if it is proportionate to growth in the budget. What are we doing to bring businesses and jobs to town? I am not seeing a real effort on that,” Turpin said.

Casco contracts GA assistance

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — For the past several years, the Town of Casco has been in need of some help — or more time than there are hours in the

day — when processing General Assistance applications.

In reality, that only happens during certain times of the year, according to Casco Town Manager Dave Morton.

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For the past six months, the town has tested out the assistance of an individual who processes the General Assistance application of Casco residents.

And, it has worked well.

In fact, the Casco Board of Selectmen decided to enter into a contractual agreement with the individual.

The board reviewed the two quarterly reports showing the number of applications that had been processed over the half-year period.

This occurred during the board’s meeting on April 12.

Chairman Holly Hancock said that the only responsibility of staff is to fax the application to the person now doing the processing.

“It is not dependent on Dave (Morton) or (Town Clerk) Lucille (Griffin) being in office to process these,” Hancock said.

“It is my understanding that Dave (Morton) is looking to formalize this,” she said.

Selectman Grant Plummer said it would save town staff time as well as being a less pricey approach.

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“There has to be growth, revenue and new businesses to accommodate all of that,” he said.

Also, Turpin mentioned a budget heading called Outside Agencies. Some of those are American Red Cross, Southern Maine Agency on Aging, Southern Maine Parent Awareness and Regional Transportation. While these agencies offer good programs and services, why is Naples supporting those costs, Turpin asked.

Selectman Cebra said he could explain from his experience on the budget committee. “At that time, the budget committee would call the heads of departments in” to describe changes in the budget, Cebra said.

“Of concern, external expenses,” he said, referring to Outside Agencies. “They would come in and justify what they are doing. Was there a conscious decision to not do that?”

Turpin said, “We are rookies on that.”

Cebra continued. “I always had a bug in my craw. We had to hear from those agencies.

Just because they asked for same amount as last year” doesn’t exempt them from explaining why the funding is needed, Cebra said.

He said a refusal to testify before the budget commit-

tee could result in less or no funding.

“My idea is that budget committee should be in charge of” scheduling department heads and agencies to appear at meetings, Cebra said. Relying on letters or third-party testimony causes a breakdown in effective communication, he said.

“I want to make sure what we should be sending them instead of what they are asking for. Go line by line. It is a pain when you are doing it,” Cebra said.

Turpin said a good approach might be to review the larger expenses first.

Turpin and Cebra discussed Outside Agencies, but also items listed under Community Groups. Cebra suggested looking at the Naples Public Library and the Milfoil Prevention Program to see if there is any room for reductions.

“Are you volunteering?”

Turpin asked.

Cebra said, “Yep, happy to do it.”

During the discussion about the budget process, Cebra had promoted the idea of at least one selectmen attending the budget committee meetings. The wait won’t be long. A budget workshop will be held this Monday at 7 p.m. as a joint meeting of the Naples selectmen and the Naples Budget Committee.

Matrix assists time management

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — A project planning matrix is an effective tool for getting things done.

About three years ago, when Casco Selectman Mary-Vienessa Fernandes was chairman, she worked with the town manager on implementing a planning matrix.

“A few years ago, we had many fires to put out; and we didn’t want stuff to fall off the list,” Fernandes said.

“It is a good tool,” she said during the Casco Board

of Selectmen meeting on April 12.

The basic concept of a planning matrix is that objectives or goals are stated. The steps to achieve the goals are broken down, and assigned timelines on the calendar. That way all the steps involved in completing a task are addressed.

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New self-storage, consignment coming

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Developer Mark Lopez received Planning Board approval Tuesday to build a new self-storage facility on Portland Road near Sandy Creek.

Bridgton Self-Storage and Consignment will consist of a 47,250 square foot storage building, divided into cubicles with garage door access. The project will also include a 2,550 square-foot office building and consignment shop, the latter of which would be used to sell stored items that are no longer wanted. Of the seven acres, he said 2.1 acres would be set aside

as an out parcel for future development.

Lopez recently bought the land from Schiavi Construction Company, which is still listed as owner under tax records showing 10 acres with an assessed value of $129,283.

The Department of Environmental Protection is now reviewing a phosphorus control and stormwater plan for the project because of the existence of wetlands on the roughly seven-acre parcel, said Jeff Amos of Terradyn Consultants. A 100-year floodplain runs through a portion of the site. A stormwater pond will be needed, and will be

located in a place that does not impact the wetlands, he said.

The pond will be lined with gravel and will be designed to produce the newest and best removal rate, Amos said. “It’s better than buffers or filters; it’s a more expensive pond.”

The property is located 700 feet northwest of Sandy Creek Road, directly across from the planned entrance to Sustainable Way, a new road that will be built by Main Eco Homes to eventually serve a major housing development of eco-friendly homes. Off the site, at the rear of the property is Willett Brook, which drains

to Highland Lake and is within the Long Lake watershed.

Amos said in return for developing the site, Lopez will be charged a fee under the DEP’s Phosphorus Compensation Program.

“There’s plenty of projects in that watershed that could use that money,” he said.

The storage buildings will be built higher to minimize concerns about a 100-year flood event, said Amos. The facility will be gated, lighted with downward-directed lamps and will be served by underground power, public water and a private septic system. Fire safety will be ensured by the two fire

Matrix assists with time management (Continued from Page 2A) for the town manager to do that, the board would have to authorize it. In fact, that item was on the matrix as a task that needed to be started in March.

“This is one of those things we know about, we talk about, but we don’t (always) look at,” Chairman Holly Hancock said.

“It will be discussed each month,” she said.

“In April, it is time to think about committee appointments. We need to direct the town manager to post those, and notify folks sitting on the committees,” Hancock said.

Another item on the planning matrix for the month of April is the roadside mowing

bid.

Selectman Grant Plummer said that for the past couple of years, the contracted company has done an impressive job of cutting back shrubbery and tree limbs that block lineof-sight for drivers.

However, getting that work done before the height of summer and before the contractors’ calendars are booked is even better, he said.

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“Another thing is: At the end of the winter, we should hear from that contractor how the winter went — just an overview while it is fresh in everyone’s mind,” Plummer said.

“Every storm, we get complaints, it doesn’t matter if it’s snow or ice. But, let’s hear his side. Let’s see if he feels like he is ready for next winter, or not,” Plummer said.

Perkins named

(Continued from Page 2A) tive director from 2008 through the spring of 2016, and she is serving as senior advisor to the organization prior to her family’s relocation to Wisconsin this summer.

Loon Echo Land Trust’s next public events are a Wildflower Walk on May 17 to enjoy the wildflowers of spring and “An Evening of Theater Arts Fundraiser” in partnership with the Denmark Arts Center on May 21 at the Denmark Arts Center, 50 West Main Street, Denmark. Proceeds from the May 21 evening presentation support the Denmark Arts Center and Loon Echo’s Raymond Community Forest Project.

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done earlier,” Plummer said.

Winter road maintenance is on the planning matrix for early fall. However, the contract between the town and Pond Plowing, Inc. still has a few years left before it ends.

“We are in mid-contract,” Hancock said.

Plummer said, “I would like to see what year that expires.”

He suggested that someone program into the matrix, the end years for any multi-

hydrants at either side of the property, Amos said.

Construction will be phased, and is expected to begin this spring, with completion by early summer. The board granted tentative approval, conditional on receipt of the DEP permit

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On the Fryeburg Police log

These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing): Monday, April 11 2 p.m. Police responded to a domestic disturbance on Cobb Street.

3:08 p.m. Police handled an animal complaint on West Fryeburg Road.

10 p.m. A report was taken regarding a harassment complaint.

Tuesday, April 12 9:16 a.m. Police responded to a motor vehicle crash in the Thriftway parking lot.

10 a.m. Police met with a Cobb Street resident regarding a civil issue.

3:16 p.m. Police were sent to a Smith Street location regarding a subject threatening to cause personal harm.

Wednesday, April 13 1:40 a.m. Police assisted Fryeburg Rescue with a call on Bradley Pond Road.

3:07 a.m. Police responded to a domestic disturbance on Eastland Street.

5:24 a.m. Police received a report of suspicious activity on Smith Street.

3:12 p.m. A burglary occurred at the old town garage on Oxford Street.

4:35 p.m. A motor vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Main and River Streets.

6:48 p.m. An officer was sent to an Ice House Road residence to keep the “peace.”

Thursday, April 14 12:50 a.m. Christie Ann Rochette, 30, of Bartlett, N.H. was stopped near Bradley Park on Main Street and charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (alcohol).

10:51 p.m. A motor vehicle crash occurred on Main Street.

Friday, April 15 11:47 a.m. Police handled a harassment complaint on North Fryeburg Road.

5:30 p.m. Police responded to a civil issue on Smith Street.

9:35 p.m. Police checked the fairgrounds after receiving a report of a suspicious person in that area.

9:45 p.m. An officer was sent to a Charles Street home regarding a domestic disturbance.

Saturday, April 16 12:48 a.m. Gary M. Maki, 60, of Denmark was stopped on Portland Street and charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (alcohol).

10:54 a.m. An officer responded to a disturbance at the animal shelter.

12:45 p.m. A Smith Street resident filed a harassment complaint.

10:30 p.m. A report was taken regarding a drug complaint at a Main Street business location.

Sunday, April 17 8:55 a.m. Responding to a report of a suspicious person on the walking path on Porter Road, police charged Zacarias Pagan, 22, of Biddeford and Littleton, N.H., with failure to pay fines, violation of bail conditions and domestic violence assault. He was transported to the Oxford County Jail.

12:35 p.m. Police received a report of suspicious activity on West Fryeburg Road.

8:30 p.m. A harassment complaint from a Belair Estate Road resident was filed.

BPD seeking Torch Run support

The Bridgton Police Department will again take part in the statewide Torch Run to benefit Special Olympics Maine on Wednesday, June 8.

The Special Olympics Summer Games follow the Torch Run on June 10-12 in Orono.

Last year, “your generosity as a community was

overwhelming as $6,165 was raised,” Bridgton Police Officer and Torch Run Leg Leader Phil Jones said in a letter to area businesses. “I would like to thank you for your continued support of this most worthy cause.”

To make a tax-deductible donation, make checks payable to Special Olympics

Maine (not the Bridgton Police Department), and send it to Bridgton Police Department, Law Enforcement Torch Run, 8 Iredale Street, Bridgton, ME 04009.

NO BLOTTER. The News did not receive the weekly blotter from the Bridgton Police Department

in time for this week’s edition. There will be a full blotter listing in our next publication.

TWITTER. In an effort to reach out to the public, Bridgton Chief of Police Richard Stillman has created a Twitter account. To look up BPD, just Google @ BridgtonPolice

(Continued from Page 2A) “In the past, it was either Dave or Lucille. Those are expensive people on our payroll,” Plummer said.

According to Hancock, Morton “has negotiated a contract price rather than hourly. It is a commendable solution.”

Plummer agreed.

“Consistency and fairness — this gets my vote,” he said.

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also learned that you can’t let people outside of your cast, crew, or co-workers dictate what you can do because they are on the outside looking in. We are the ones that decide if this succeeds or fails and as a group, we decided that “Sins of Man: Rise of Mortis” wasn’t going to fail. Sure, we didn’t have a lot of money.

Sure, we had a cast and crew full of first-time actors. Sure, we had a first-time director, but did we let any of that stop us? No way because we all knew we could defy the odds and make this movie happen and on Oct. 30. We held a DVD release party at Bull Moose Music in Windham and signed DVDs and pictures for fans.

BN. You said after watching a couple of horror flicks, you were inspired to write “Sins of Man.” What got you going and how did you come up with this story?

Jamie: I started to think about all the things I like about slasher movies, which lead me to think about all the things I don’t like about them. I started to think about how I would write my own slasher movie knowing that I would have to be mindful of making it very basic and nothing to costly that would have to be cut due to a lack of funding. I started with the antagonist, who it was and why. Then, I wrote the characters, followed by the death scenes and I built the script around them and then it was basically fitting things into the script that worked and moved the story forward to the bloody conclusion.

BN. You wrote three scripts in 30 days? How did this play out?

Jamie: I started writing “Sins of Man” and about half way through I started to think about a sequel, which was something I hadn’t thought about until that point because “Wicked Carnival” was a one-off film — meaning no planned sequel. I was writing “Sins of Man” the same way so I started thinking about a sequel and while I was writing the second half, I started working on notes for Sins of Man II. Once finished with “Sins of Man,” I started writing Part II and once again about half way through I started thinking about writing Part III, but I didn’t want to be the guy that talked about there being too many sequels to slasher films and then make 5, 6, 7 “Sins of Man” movies. So, I decided that “Sins of Man” would be a trilogy and started working on notes for part III while I finished part II. In less ✓ Lawn Care than 30 days, I had all three ✓ Landscaping scripts written. ✓ Property Watch BN. You used today’s modern technology — from a ✓ Painting webinar on filmmaking and (interior & exterior) YouTube for make-up — as a ✓ Stone Walls resource. How did it help?

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conversations with friends and a few industry people that I have met via Twitter. Larry Zerner, who played Shelley in “Friday The 13th part 3” helped me weed through a few legal issues in terms of what products I can show on screen without having to procure permission from the company, as well as Todd Farmer, who wrote the remake of “My Bloody Valentine” and “Jason X.” He helped me along in my early writing with some basic ideas. I am forever grateful to both of them for their help. I’m not big on classroom time so being able to sit in the comfort of my home and learn to do something that I’m so passionate about is great. What strikes me the most is learning about camera angles, how they change what the audience sees and what they don’t. I learned so much about lighting and shadows and hiding things in plan sight. I learned how easy it is to do makeup with household items. Fake blood can be made with corn syrup, food coloring and fruit punch. Wounds can be made with Elmer’s glue, wax, a paperclip and foundation. What proved most difficult was learning to be patient while things dried and making sure everything was set in place before applying the next step. Using these videos helped the most in building my confidence and I began to believe in myself even more than I already did. I’m very hardheaded and refuse to quit and that plays well into making a movie because when the chips are down I’m all in.

BN. How did you assemble your cast? What were you looking for? Recap the biggest challenges you faced, how it played out, how long it took?

Jamie: I used Craigslist to fill our cast. I had no friends in the business to lead me to casting agents etc. so I posted a question on Facebook and someone told me post an ad on Craigslist because I would get actors who really want to work and I would get a good mix. I basically took whoever replied to the ad and fit the types I was looking for. It took a few months to get everyone needed and even right up to the day of shooting we had to make changes to the cast.

BN. What did you like most about the “Sins of Man?” What lessons did you learn? What will you do differently in the future?

Jamie: I enjoyed watching my script come to life in front of me at the first table read and then to watch the cast and crew make the movie come to life was an amazing feeling. I learned that you can do anything if you set your mind to it and refuse to fail. I really mean that. Even through all the hard times we encountered, we stuck together and we made “Sins of Man: Rise of Mortis” happen. I am forever grateful to my cast for sticking with me. We had issues come up on the second weekend of shooting that changed everything. A cast member who was to play a big part in the film had to drop out due to issues beyond anyone’s control and everyone looked at me as to how we were going to recover from it. This was the first in many on-set lessons in quick decision-making for me. I decided that instead of ONE ON ONE, Page 6A

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(Continued from Page 1A) Jamie: When I was 10, my step-dad Tom, who raised me from the age of 8 on, rented “Halloween” on VHS. He let me watch it with him while my mom was at work, and I was hooked instantly. I watched everything I could get my hands on.

“Halloween” is my favorite movie of all time in any genre. The reason why I became interested in horror movies, I think, it was the relationship between the antagonist and the protagonist that drew me to them. Sure, there are these types in other genres of film, but it’s uniquely different in the horror world. I also like to explore the relationship of the protagonist and her nerdy counterpart, who ultimately has a crush on her and dies in the end trying to protect her.

BN. What is the “slasher sub-genre” and what lured you in this direction?

Jamie: “Slasher” movies are a sub-genre within the Horror genre, like Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 film “Psycho,” which was very well made and still is talked about to this day as an all-time classic. Also released in 1960, Michael Powell’s “Peeping Tom,” another great film, was overshadowed by “Psycho” because they came out within months of each other. There are films like 1974’s “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” which blew the doors of the Horror genre. Four years later, John Carpenter released “Halloween,” which is a movie that takes audiences back to the days of “Psycho” where less is more in terms of the blood and violence. What lead me down the blood-soaked path of the slasher sub-genre was that I love these films and they have shaped me into who I am. I want to return them to the great heights they were once at in their heyday.

BN. What inspired you to write your own horror script?

Jamie: In January of 2014 after “Wicked Carnival” had been shelved (due to production costs), I knew I could write a screenplay. I just needed to get back to work. I watched John Carpenter’s “Halloween” and “Scream” back to back and I started thinking about what I would do if I were to write a slasher movie that was very basic, no big sets needed, a movie that could take place anywhere and a thought turned into an idea, which turned into an outline, which turned into a script. While I was working on the outline and getting things together to write “Sins of Man,” I was working on other scripts, also trying to get good at writing action movies, drama films and romantic films for the ladies. I love “The Vow” and “Dear John.”

I made the decision early on in the process of writing “Sins of Man” that I was going to pay respect to those that came before me — be it writers, directors, characters, actors or places in other horror classics. I used as many references as I could fit into “Sins of Man: Rise of Mortis.” I did this because I believe it’s important to be respectful of those that came before me and at the same time I tell people as an indie filmmaker, I feel that I walk a fine line between having one eye on the past of slasher films and the other eye on the future of the genre and what will keep slashers going for years to come.

BN. Your website said the first script was “Wicked Carnival.” What was it about and what did you like most about it?

Jamie: “Wicked Carnival” is my first slasher script. I have written scripts in many genres, 15 total but want to focus on slasher movies for now. “Wicked Carnival” is about a girl named Jill, a high school student whose parents are murdered and then jumps forward a year to her living with her aunt and uncle. The killer was never caught and now is back to kill her. Through the course of the script, which takes place in and around a student carnival, her friends, teachers, etc. are all killed off one-by-one until it is down to her and Patches, a weird-looking clown. There are a lot of twists and turns in the script that will hopefully keep the audience guessing until the finale as to the killer’s identity.

BN. It lead you into looking at producing your own horror flick. What were the biggest obstacles?

Jamie: The biggest obstacle at the time was money because when I was writing it I didn’t think about money to make it. It wasn’t just the special effects that put “Wicked Carnival” out of a doable price range. It was basically the location rentals for a carnival. I contacted Palace Playland and never heard back from them. “Wicked Carnival” was ultimately shelved due to not having any connections to people that could help me make it happen. I’ve tweaking the script to make it more cost effective.

Back in 2013 when I wrote “Wicked Carnival,” I was young and dumb and was very unwilling to change my script or story to fit into a budget. Now just a few years later, I know that I want to make movies that fans can enjoy and if making major changes to a script to make it into a film are needed, I’m at least willing to listen. I’m proud to say that “Wicked Carnival” is back on the Wicked Carnival Productions release schedule among nine films including “Vengeance” and a web series that is in early development. I decided that I would never lose sight of wanting to make “Wicked Carnival” so I named my production company Wicked Carnival Productions so that movie is always on my mind on some level.

BN. Despite the obstacles, they didn’t hold you back to keep trying? What pushed you ahead?

Jamie: My passion to be creative is what pushed me forward.

I knew I had the talent to write a good story, compelling characters and a script that would catch the attention of the audience.

I’m also the type of person that when someone tells me I can’t do something for whatever reason, I take it as a challenge and push myself to do everything in my power to prove them wrong.

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Marcel F. Morrissette HARRISON — Marcel (Mike) F. Morrissette, 72, passed away peacefully in his home in Harrison, surrounded by his family on Friday, April 15, 2016, after a brief battle with cancer.

Marcel was born on June 27, 1943, in Lewiston, the son of Anselme and Blanche Morrissette.

Marcel grew up in Lewiston and attended St. Peter’s Parochial School and St. Dominic’s High School, and the University of Southern Maine in Portland. During his youth, he served as an altar boy at The Basilica of Ss. Peter and Paul. He met his wife of 52 years, Jocelyne Letourneau, while in elementary school. Marcel and Jocelyne have four children, Christine, Scott, Cathryn and Todd.

Marcel began his career at Fairchild Semiconductor in 1962 as a custodian, working his way up to Aerospace and Defense Division Manager in South Portland. Marcel worked for Fairchild for close to 30 years, including serving as Managing Director for the Singapore plant from 1984-1986. From 1990-1992, Marcel served as Managing Director of Western Digital in Singapore. Marcel also worked for OPD Solutions, a consulting group, from 1995–2009.

Throughout his work and personal life, Marcel and Jocelyne traveled all over the world. They visited extensively in the Far East, parts of Europe, the United States including Alaska and Hawaii, and parts of Canada. Marcel was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming, raising animals, producing maple syrup, and many other hobbies. In his retirement, Marcel was also involved in several Harrison town committees.

Marcel is survived by his loving wife Jocelyne; his children Christine of Standish, Scott of Windham, Cathryn of Standish, and Todd of Scarborough; and 10 grandchildren.

Visitation will be held at the Fortin Group Funeral Home in Lewiston on Saturday, May 7 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at The Basilica of Ss. Peter and Paul (Upper Church) at 11 a.m. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 70 Horton Street, Lewiston, ME 784-4584. Condolences may be shared with the family at wwwthefortingrouplewiston.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240.

Joseph E. Knight Joseph E. “Joe” Knight, 57, of Bridgton, died late Thursday morning, April 14, 2016, at the Bridgton Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on March 15, 1959, in Portland, a son of Leonard E. and Isabell E. (Ridlon) Knight.

At an early age he moved with his parents to Meriden, Conn., where he attended schools.

After his schooling, Joe worked for Charles Parker and Sargent Manufacturing in Connecticut for over 16 years.

He and his parents returned to Maine in 2001, settling in his hometown of Bridgton, where he continued to work independently as a subcontractor for Sargent until 2012.

Ever the outdoorsman, Joe was a member of the NRA and loved to be in the out-of-doors, hunting and especially fishing. It has been said that Joe “didn’t actually go fishing, he went catching,” and that he “only worked to be able to go fishing.”

Whether it was on a quiet freshwater pond or lake in and around Bridgton, or the depths of the Atlantic, he just plain and simply caught fish.

Joe will be forever loved by his parents, Len and Issy of Bridgton; his “brother,” Cliff “HP” Grabowski and his wife, Lynn of Meriden, Conn.; his “sister,” Loretta Massey and her husband, Stephen of Bridgton; many special aunts and uncles including his beloved Uncle Lloyd Kimball of Poland.

Family and friends attended a time of visitation from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, April 17 at the Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 8 Elm St., Bridgton. Memorial graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, April 24 at Forest Hills Annex in Bridgton. Gifts may be given in Joe’s memory to Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, 1389 Bridgton Rd., Fryeburg, ME 04037. Words of condolence and tribute may be shared with Joe’s family at www.chandlerfunerals.com

Helen H. Ordway

December 30, 1918 – March 27, 2016 CARMEL, CALIF. — Helen H. Ordway, died early Easter morning, March 27, 2016. She had lived independently at Hacienda Carmel until the final weeks of her 97 years of life.

Helen was born in Chelmsford, Mass., to Lura and John Hardy. She recalled that her best years in school were in a single-room schoolhouse in Eliot, Maine shared by 30 children, grades one through eight. In her teen years she developed her singing voice and often was the soloist at the local Congregational Church. Helen was valedictorian of her high school class in Eliot, but due to the impact of The Great Depression on her family, college was out of the question.

Newell C. Ordway first attracted Helen’s attention by throwing ping-pong balls at her during a church social. Together they went on to cut a terrific figure on the dance floor and the ski slopes. On New Year’s Day in 1937, they were married.

Helen and Newell were part of the early days of New England skiing — they raced on weekends, and in 1957 they were the founders of a ski school at Pleasant Mountain in Bridgton. They raised their son, Alan, and daughter, Ann, through participation in scouting, school activities, and athletics, particularly skiing. Education was to become the driving focus of Helen’s parenting years — she was determined that her children have a better education than she had received. She moved her family to another town for a better school; she worked multiple jobs to help pay for boarding school when the local schools didn’t pass her scrutiny; and she drove them to visit colleges all over New England. Yes, they graduated from college — Alan from Yale and Ann from Wellesley.

The consummate “mother of all inventions” whether it was to design and sew a costume for a dance recital for her daughter or make a set of matching ski parkas for the family, Helen was up to the task. If the septic tank froze when her husband was away, she built a bonfire atop it so it would thaw. Christmas packages were often adorned with a hand-painted card, with punning limericks she had written attached to the ribbon.

Art and design were at the forefront of Helen’s interests, and when she and Newell moved to Calif. in 1979, she was finally able to focus on painting as an avocation. For nearly two decades Helen would create the watercolors; Newell would frame them; and together they would set up displays at local craft fairs, where her works were bestsellers.

After Newell’s death in 1994, Helen moved to Hacienda Carmel where, until recent years, she was a very active member of that community, singing with the chorus, playing bridge and painting with the art group.

Helen was also predeceased by her son, Alan (1940–2013), and her brothers, William Hardy and John Hardy Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Ann Peterson Mahoney (John) of Carmel; daughter-in-law Michelle Ordway of Bridgton; four grandchildren: Spencer Ordway (Jennifer Landry) of Gorham; Laura Ordway (Stefan Jackson) of Bridgton; Mark Peterson (Mia) of Carmel Valley, Calif.; and Sarah Peterson (Grailing Jones Jr.) of Altadena, Calif.; and eight great-grandchildren: Alexis, Julia and Corliss Ordway; Stefanie and Jacqueline Ordway; Isabel and Jake Peterson; and Marlo Mae Jones.

The family extends its deep appreciation to Teri Porteous of Peggy’s Home Care who was a helper, caregiver and friend to Helen for five years; and to Miriam and Herman Fickewirth of Agape House of Carmel and staff for their excellent care of Helen in her last month of life; and to her very special cat, Donna.

A private service will be held at El Carmelo Cemetery in Pacific Grove where her remains will be placed with that of her husband, Newell. Gifts in memorial can be made to the Newell C. and Helen H. Ordway Fund, c/o The Maine Community Foundation, 245 Maine Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605 (a scholarship fund for boys attending Winona Camps in Bridgton).

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EAST FRYEBURG — Ann M. Gamwell, 61, loving wife, mother and sister, died at home surrounded by her family on April 13, 2016, after an eightmonth battle with pancreatic cancer.

Ann was born on Dec. 19, 1954, to Adolph and Jane Carreiro. She grew up by the ocean in Portsmouth, R.I., with her three siblings, and attributed some of her fondest memories to visiting her Aunt Mary and Uncle George, caretakers at the Green Animals Topiary Garden, which was originally planted and designed by her grandfather, Joseph Carreiro.

Ann attended local schools and graduated from De LaSalle High School in Newport in 1973, followed by Dean Junior College in Franklin, Mass., where she met Scott, her soulmate for the next 43 years. They were married at the topiary garden on June 14, 1980.

She received her nursing degree from Salvae Regina College in Newport, and worked at Rhode Island Hospital on the pediatric floor until moving to Mystic, Conn. Following her move, Ann suspended her nursing career to devote herself to raising her three daughters, time she considered a great privilege to have.

The family moved to Maine in 1985, and for the next 30 years they enjoyed life in their old farmhouse, Sweet Meadow Farm in East Fryeburg, where Ann continued her family’s long-standing tradition of passionately planting and cultivating anything that bloomed. She was also an artist and enjoyed spending time with her daughters and friends, creating embroideries, quilts and ceramics.

Ann is survived by her husband Scott; her daughters Melissa, Tara and Anna; and her siblings Joel, Peter and Ellen.

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Harrison Summer Rec Day Camp HARRISON — Harrison Parks and Recreation is once again gearing up for another exciting and fun summer recreation day camp.

Harrison Rec likes to call it “Educational Recess,” where children learn life skills from trained, energetic, caring, talented and knowledgeable counselors, junior counselors and swim instructors in a safe, fun and positive outdoor environment.

The Fun, Friends & Fitness summer day camp program opens June 20 and is for Harrison girls and boys entering grades 1 through 7 in the fall. Nonresidents welcome if space allows.

Registrations for this unique eight-week camp and six-week American Red Cross “Learn to Swim” program will be held on Monday and Tuesday, May 16 and 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Town Office conference room. The deadline to register is Friday, May 27.

The fee is $225 and $215 for each additional sibling.

The cost includes day to day sports, games, swimming, tie dye T-shirt, three-week session of swimming lessons, nutrition education program, library program, comprehensive arts & crafts program, canoe/kayak lessons and Hooked on Fishing. Trips are offered every Tuesday and can be paid for in advance once camp opens.

The ARC “Learn to Swim” program will begin on Monday, June 27. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and offered in two threeweek sessions. This program is for children ages 6 months and up beginning at the parent/child level to Level 6.

Lessons are 30 minutes in length and will also be offered on rainy days as age appropriate videos will be shown in the swim building. Adult lessons will be offered during

the week of July 5-8. Both land and water programs will be closed on Monday, July 4.

The fee for one three-week session of swim lessons is $25 for residents of Harrison and $45 for visitors.

Upon registrations, parents will receive the Daily Activity Calendar and The Friendly Village Summer Day Camp Newsletter offering parents plenty of valuable information that will assure each child’s summer day camp experience is most rewarding and memorable.

This detailed newsletter will help answer all parental questions and concerns and the calendar indicates daily activities and weekly trips.

Flyers will be sent home through the schools mailboxes. If you have any questions please contact Paula Holt by telephone at 5832241 or by e-mail at pholt@ harrisonmaine.org or stop by the Harrison Town Office.

Check them out on the web at www.harrisonmaine.org and click on parks and recreation and click on Fun, Friends & Fitness Summer Day Camp. Also “Like” them on Facebook at Town of Harrison Parks and Recreation.

The popular British Challenger Soccer Camp returns to RADR Recreation Complex during the week of August 1-5. Four camps are offered: First Kicks ages 3-5, Half Day ages 6-8, Advanced Half Day ages 9-14 and new this year Full Day Camp from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for ages 9-14. You can sign up online by going to www.harrisonmaine.org and click on Park and Recreation then click on British Challenger Soccer Camps or go to www.challengersports.com and find the camps in Harrison. If you register online by June 17 you receive a free Challenger Soccer Jersey. Call Paula if you have questions about this amazing camp at 583-2241.

Crafters wanted for Naples Festival NAPLES — Crafters are needed for the second annual Village Green Summer Festival, to be held on Saturday, July 30, on the Naples Village Green. Organizers are looking for a wide variety of sellers of everything from yard sale items, jewelry, sewn crafts or food. They will allow commercial sales, and nonprofit groups are welcome to participate.

Space is a generous 10’x10’ area for a fee of $25. Bring your own table and chair; a pop up tent is suggested to provide shading from the sun.

All proceeds benefit the Naples Historical Society and Information Center. For more information, please e-mail lakesidequilts@yahoo.com with “Summer Fest” in the subject line, or contact Brenda Leo at 693-9096 or Merry Watson at 693-6879.

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(Continued from Page 5A) shutting down production to find another actor, I would take the role over and reshoot the scenes we had previously shot with the original actor. It became a running joke on set whenever I would mess up a line, I would say, “This is why I’m the writer/director and not an actor.” In the future, I will be more prepared for the pitfalls of film making when something as small as a cast member running late comes up. I will know how to handle it quickly because something small can become something big if you don’t handle it quickly and effectively. A major thing I learned is to be adaptable when something goes wrong, make it right as quickly as possible and move on or a mole hill becomes a mountain before you know it. As the director, everyone looks to me to figure things out and this time around I will have a backup plan to the backup plan to the backup plan.

BN. Give a few thoughts about the next installment.

Jamie: Well, I’ll say this much. While I played it safe and stayed true to the Halloween less is more mold in “Sins of Man: Rise of Mortis,” this time around gore fans can rest assured “Vengeance” will be more bloody, more violent and Mortis will be more brutal in “Vengeance.”

BN. You write a blog and movie reviews. What has been your goal, and what has been the response?

Jamie: I started sinsofmanmovie.com to keep fans worldwide posted on the film(s) and now I use that website to talk about “Vengeance.” When I decided to start wickedcarnivalproductions.weebly.com I decided that would be the page that is for fans to discuss movies with me directly, as well as read my blogs. I try to write about movies or film making stuff and I tell behind the scenes stories once in awhile. My goal is to interact with fans from across the globe as much as I can. I want to be the most accessible filmmaker out there who always has time for his fans.

I want fans to know that the best part of my job is interacting with them I also do a video series called “Fan Mail Friday,” where I read questions and comments from fans and answer them. I love interacting with the horror fan base. Now for your readers that might not be horror fans I think it’s important to say that horror fans are the most loyal fans of any genre. They are smart and well-versed in their genre and often have very intelligent questions and comments for me. I give them credit for that.

Jamie Santamore: “We are currently running a campaign on indiegogo.com to raise money for “Sins of Man II: Vengeance” at http://igg.me/at/SoM2Vengeance. It ends on April 24 at midnight if anyone would like to donate to the campaign that would be amazing we appreciate your support.”

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April 21, 2016, The Bridgton News, Page 7A

Many local women are business owners

The Depot Street Tap House was proud to host the second annual Women In Business networking event March 23. Tap House owner Carrye Castleman-Ross said it was a huge success. ”We are so fortunate to live in a community with so many dedicated, hardworking small business owners, who support and encourage each other,” Castleman-Ross said.

She said the women were particularly thrilled to welcome Marilyn Gireaux, director of Maine’s Small Business

Administration. “She drove down from Augusta and was very impressed by the solidarity and enthusiasm of the many women entrepreneurs in the Bridgton area,” Castleman-Ross said. She was also appreciative of Anne Krieg, Bridgton’s Economic Development director, who conceived of the idea and invited Gireaux to the event.

Kerry and Ed Enos won the 50/50 raffle, the proceeds of which benefit Family Crisis Services, a local non- WOMEN IN BUSINESS — From left, Veronica Kugelman, Kristine Karrlsen, Julie Whelchel, Michelle Hapgood and profit assisting women and Michelle Robbins attended a recent networking event at the Depot Street Tap House to celebrate the achievements of families in need. the many local women who are small business owners.

Stone walls program at Harrison Library April 25 HARRISON — Kevin Gardner will present Discovering New England Stone Walls on Monday, April 25, at 6:30 p.m. at Harrison Village Library. This informal talk will cover a few of the main topics of Gardner’s book, The Granite Kiss: Traditions and Techniques of Building New England Stone Walls, touching on history, technique, stylistic development, and aesthetics.

Gardner explains how and why New England came to acquire its thousands of miles of stone walls, the ways in which they and other dry stone structures were built, how their styles emerged and changed over time, and their significance to the famous New England landscape. There will also be a question-and-answer period, during which listeners are encouraged to bring up

specific problems or projects on their own properties.

Gardner is a lifelong resident of Hopkinton, N.H. Like a lot of independent rural Yankees, he’s been a jack of many trades. For more than 40 years he has been a stone wall builder in a family business widely known for traditional New England stonework, particularly for historic restoration of antique structures. In addition to The Granite Kiss, Kevin has also published poetry, songs, and essays.

From 1985 to 2010, he was an award-winning performance critic, feature writer, and producer for New Hampshire Public Radio. His pieces on arts, history and culture have aired on National Public Radio and the Christian Science Monitor broadcast network. Kevin is also a longtime professional actor, director, and teacher of theatre. He has

taught at the New Hampton He has been the Master Teacher summer Advanced Studies open to the public. For more School, the N.H. Institute of of the course “Shakespeare for Program since 1999. information, please call the Art, and at St. Paul’s School. Performance,” in St. Paul’s This program is free and library at 583-2970.

Students get surprise dictionary SEBAGO — Thirteen third grade students at Sebago Elementary School were visited by representatives of Maple Grove Grange #148 on Thursday to celebrate “Words for Thirds Day.” Local Grange Master Norma Haines was joined by the Grange Secretary Glenn Haines and Treasurer Ann Burns to intro-

duce the National Dictionary Project. This program focuses on the belief that readers and writers of the future begin as students and start their education as informational readers. Many of these practices develop at the third grade level and a dictionary is a great resource tool for students as they prepare for their

adult life.

Following a brief introduction to the local Grange, the regalia and emblems used at meetings and the Grange’s purpose and importance to the community, students were surprised to receive personal dictionaries. Each student was presented a Webster’s Student

Dictionary, personalized by a bookplate, and it was immediately put to use by searching for specific words. A group photo with smiling faces was provided for the Grangers as the students prepared to take home a new reading resource for spring vacation. Happy reading, youngsters.

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BIRDHOUSE WINNER — Arlene Gauthier was the lucky winner of this wooden birdhouse, donated by Steve’s Woodworking of Bridgton, as part of a fundraising raffle held at Rite-Aid in Bridgton. Proceeds benefit the Children’s Miracle Network and the Barbara Bush Children’s Wing at Maine Medical Center.

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The Oxford County Democrats will hold a 2016 Campaign Kickoff on Wednesday, April 27, at the First Congregational Church in South Paris. The event will begin with a social time at 5 p.m., and will feature a dinner at 5:30 p.m., followed by a program. The program will feature remarks by Bangor Daily News blogger Mike Tipping of the Maine Peoples Alliance, as well as by former State Senator Emily Cain of Orono, candidate for the Second Congressional District. Candidates for the Legislature and county offices in Oxford County will be in attendance. Tickets are $10 per person, $8 for students and seniors, and may be reserved by calling 875-2116, or e-mailing info@oxforddems.org

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HARRISON — The annual meeting of the Harrison Lutheran Cemetery Association will be held at 7 p.m.

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For more information please call 583-6645 (Daphne Chaplin) after 5 p.m.

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HARRISON — The Harrison Historical Society will start its 2016 season with a special event on Sunday, May 1 at 5:30 p.m. (not the Society’s usual meeting date). Join them at the Carlson Homestead on Haskell Hill Road, (across from the museum), for a potluck supper followed by a Show and Tell. For more information, contact Renee at 583-2276.

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BEAUTIFYING THE TOWN — Armed with trash bags, 91 volunteers collected over 1,010 pounds of trash and debris during the Second Annual Harrison Earth Day Clean Up, hosted by Emily Baker and AM Enterprises, Inc. Thank you Walter Riseman and Liz Happel for driving around helping to pick up bags! Thank you Samantha Edwards for taking some great photos! Thank you to Searles Excavation, Henry’s Concrete, Dyer Excavation, QC Services, Gateway Marina, The Ballroom, Evergreen Cleaning,

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Lovell Fire Department supper is Saturday The Lovell Volunteer Fire Department will be holding a public supper on Saturday, April 23, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Center Lovell Fire Station on Route 5. Along with the supper there will be a Chinese Auction, which benefits the Fire Department Memorial Scholarship Fund. The menu for the supper will be roast beef, mashed potatoes, vegetables. rolls, beverage and homemade desserts. The price of the supper is adults $9 and children $4. Come on in and enjoy a great dinner and have some fun to benefit the scholarship fund.

Ben Damon Benefit There will be a Benefit Breakfast at the Fryeburg/ Lovell VFW #6783, Smarts

Hill Road, Lovell, on Sunday, April 24, from 7 to 10 a.m. for Ben Damon of Fryeburg.

Ben was injured badly in a car accident and is unable to get around on his own. The benefit will go toward a vehicle he will be able to drive himself to get to the doctor or rehab.

The menu will be the best of eggs, bacon and all the other good stuff. If you’d like to help this young man become more independent, join others for a breakfast.

Great day for the young The flea market and bake sale at the church was great.

The Girl Scouts did a great job with help from the ladies, not only with the flea market and bake sale but also the luncheon. The Girl Scout cookies

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The church Youth Group, mainly the boys, put on a great spaghetti supper. The main dish and the salad were great and the service by the boys was quick. A great day for the young people, both working toward a goal with each event.

Great job.

Cushioned pew relief Good news for the church-

goers. When the renovations were done on the church, the seats for the pews were discarded. There was debate over their replacements. After a bit it was decided that the cushions for sitting softly were definitely needed. The cushions are being made and will soon be installed, much to the relieved sighs of those in the pews. This wonderful gift was

donated in memory of two much-loved ladies, Liz Rowe and Harriett Sage, who were devoted to the church and who left us much too soon.

Film Festival The third film in the Food for Thought Film Festival will be shown on Friday, April 22, in Brownfield. The feature will be at the Lion’s Den in Brownfield at the corner of Route 4 and 113. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with showtime at 7 p.m.

Lovell Town Calendar The days are flying by and we’ll soon be in the summer activities. Lovell has a town website where all the events can be listed on

the calendar. It also lets folks log on to see what events are going on. For there to be a listed event, the organization must send the event to be listed to Stan Tupaj by phone to 925-2057 or e-mail to stan@fairpoint.net. As he is a busy man, get your event in early, so others are aware of open dates.

Two Happy Birthdays Forgot my best buddy Dave Mason’s 99th birthday on April 9. Best wishes to you and onward to 100.

Lisa and Debbie from Hair Designs want to wish a happy birthday to Rena Gallagher on her 90th. Hope it’s a wonderful day.

Farmers’ Market With spring comes Valley Pride seeks funds

community litter clean up day FRYEBURG — With the shortage of snow this year, the unsightly presence of litter and trash is impossible to miss along roadways throughout Mount Washington Valley and western Maine.

The Valley Pride Day Litter Team has already begun their efforts to organize their 16th year of patrolling and cleaning our beautiful area. Many kind community members and their families and organizations have already started cleaning areas in their neighborhoods.

“For 15 years, it has been all about the show, but now it’s about the know!” says Donna Woodward, creator and organizer of this annual event. “In the beginning, we encouraged volunteers to all come out on the same day to build a ‘show’ and make a statement about litter awareness. After 15 years, we feel the message has been well received and people ‘know’ we are all responsible for keeping our area pristine and free of litter — so any day is a good day to clean your area and we still celebrate on the first Saturday of May.”

The Bridgton Farmers’ Market is looking for donations to institute a program to accept SNAP benefits (formerly known as food stamps) to accommodate those with low income that shop at the market. For more information, contact BrennaMae Thomas at 612-269-3457 or e-mail patchfarm. me@gmail.com For information about the Farmers’ Market, contact Helen Ramsdell at 452-2772, e-mail caprinelady@fairpoint.net.

Contributions may be made to the Bridgton Farmers’ Market c/o Kathy Banks, 55 Pickett Hill Road, Denmark ME 04022.

Date with shears

Feeding all the hardworking folks who show up each year to clean up.

As always, Valley Pride Day will be held on the first Saturday of May. Posters will be going up in all the communities to let folks know the details.

Information can also be found on the Valley Pride Day Facebook page.

Each town will have a signup station from 8:30 to 10 a.m., where volunteers can designate the location they plan to clean, pick up their trash bags donated by

NH Beautiful and gloves donated by Memorial Hospital. Off they go to clean their stretch of roadway for a couple hours.

Then, all volunteers are invited to a barbecue celebration at the Hampton Inn in North Conway. The celebration starts at noon on May 7 offering great food from local restaurants, burgers and hot dogs from the Hampton Inn crew, ice

cream from Ben & Jerry’s, entertainment from the Mountain Top Music Jam Band, give-a-ways and prizes, and a day of free fun for the kids in the Hampton Inn Water Park and pool.

Local environmental activists and organizations will also have tents set up and educational fun and raffles available. It’s great community fun and socializing after a morning of comPRIDE, Page 10A

Thank you, to all you loyal patrons Naples

The Edes Falls Sewing Circle thanks all our loyal patrons for a good turnout Saturday night. We will hope to see all of you again on Saturday, May 7, same time, same place.

Put this on your calendar: Saturday, May 7, will be the annual Chinese Raffle put on by the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Auxiliary on Route 11 in Naples. This is their major fundraiser for the year to help fund the many projects they have. Doors will

by Cheryl Harmon Naples Correspondent 207-210-7337 scoopharmon01@gmail.com open at 3 p.m. and the drawings will start at 5:30 p.m.

This is being held a half-hour earlier than in past years.

Because it gets so late, they

are trying an earlier start time.

They will have a 50/50 raffle, the $1 table, and the snack bar will be open as well. Everyone has such a great time, and

there are so many wonderful prizes to win.

Get well wishes go out to Ricky Robinson after a stay in the hospital. Feel better wishes to Richard Fogg.

Ellen is going out to get your fiddleheads for you to enjoy.

Haven’t got too much for you this week, but if there is anything you need to have in the paper please let me know.

Birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, engagements, etc., call me or e-mail me, send me a letter or stop on by the house.

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Nine years after adopting those first sheep, Gardner cannot imagine a more rewarding lifestyle than raising sheep on the farmland in Porter.

“Springtime is a nice time with the birthing of lambs,” he said. “I go out in the morning to check on them, or for whatever reason, and, it is serene. They are a calming force.”

During the Denmark Sheep Festival on Saturday, warmer weather and the appearance of sunshine brought out a crowd of spectators. People lingered a little longer.

A lamb slipped out of the pen and began nursing during its mother’s appointment with the shears. That drew plenty of oohs and aahs from people.

Meanwhile, a rather large Romney sheep named Frederick garnered several questions from the crowd.

Freddie’s caretaker, Tracey Wilkerson, said she landed her dream job.

“I grew up in suburban New Jersey. I always wanted to be a farmer,” she said.

“Living in Maine as a wilderness guide, I took a job as a farm caretaker,” Wilkerson said, describing the transition in her career..

Now, she works at Gould Academy in Bethel.

“These are the school’s sheep. So, in a way, they are my sheep. I am their person,” she said.

The Denmark Sheep Festival has been an annual event on her April calendar for the past 12 or 13 years, she said.

Sitting partially in the sun, Darlene Campbell, of Harrison, balanced a rabbit on her lap and used a dog grooming comb to collect the luxurious fur.

She introduced Emmie, a French Angora, to passers-by.

Emmie is one of the 15 rabbits that Campbell owns.

“I got my first rabbit 20 years ago. I saw a lady spinning at the fair. She demonstrated what she was doing,” she said. “Right away, I bought a drop spindle and a bunny. Then, I went to town.”

Since that first introduction to fiber arts, Campbell has experimented with the fiber from a variety of fur-bearing animals like sheep and llama and alpaca and long-haired rabbits. Ultimately, she settled on rabbits.

Her small business is called D’s Yarns from the Farm.

As far as knitting goes, her first creations were scarves.

“Scarves were the easiest. Plus, I had to learn how to knit,” she said.

Now, on a yearly basis, she gets another crash course in knitting while setting up shop at Common Ground Fair in Unity.

“Last year, I learned how to make socks. Every year, I learn new stitches and about new products,” she said.

The pace is perfect for her lifestyle, she said.

“I have a full-time job. This is my hobby, my crazy hobby,” she said.

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Norway Savings helps the world see green Six-year effort confirms environmental and financial impact It is said that corporate America can do well by doing good. As Earth Day approaches, an Environmental Recycling Activity Report, recently provided to Norway Savings Bank by the bank’s recycling partner, confirms that a six-year paperless initiative and recycling effort is making a significant environmental and economic impact.

The report, issued by Secure RMS, recognized Norway Savings Bank as a socially responsible business that has collected and processed over 176,000 pounds (88 tons) of paper for recycling in the last six years. The report outlined the savings

are equivalent to: • 1,498 trees saved • 616,630 gallons of water saved • 361,169 kilowatts of energy saved • 5,285 pounds of pollutants kept out of the atmosphere; and • 440 cubic yards of landfill saved The estimated financial value of the environmental savings is $454,593, according to Secure RMS. “At Norway Savings, we talk a lot about seeking creative and colorful solutions to solve real issues,” said Norway Savings Bank President and CEO Pat Weigel. “For us, this means being intentional about our actions and taking steps to

Breakfast in Fryeburg on May Day

FRYEBURG — The Ladies of the First Congregational Church of Fryeburg decided over 50 years ago to celebrate May Day and raise funds for camperships to Pilgrim Lodge.

The tradition will continue on Sunday, May 1, when a May Day Breakfast will be served from 7 to 9:30 a.m. at the Masonic Hall on Portland Street in Fryeburg. Fragrant May Day flowers usually adorn the dining tables for the breakfast of pancakes with Weston’s maple syrup or a breakfast casserole with homemade muffins, jam, sausage or bacon, juice and coffee — all for a donation of $5. Proceeds will help fund camperships to Pilgrim Lodge in Gardner, a camp sponsored by the Maine Conference United Church of Christ that serves all ages throughout the summer.

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Norway Savings Bank’s Environmental and Paperless Initiative includes better utilization of technology to reduce the automotive courier service for branch check pickups, increasing the use of

electronic forms and electronic storage of records, as well as diligent recycling efforts throughout the bank. In addition, the bank has adopted the use of geothermal technology and other energy efficient HVAC systems in branch construction and renovation projects in order to reduce its consumption of fossil fuels.

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ers to more convenient and environmentally responsible e-statements. But we still have more work to do,” said Weigel.

Banks across the country and globally have been working to reduce their paper through the promotion of electronic banking. However, getting customers to agree to paperless banking has been a challenge for many banks.

“We encourage and hope our customers will consider switching from their paper statements and going purely to e-statements,” said Steve Whitney, EVP Risk Management, IT & Deposit Operations. “Norway Savings Bank will do everything we can to make it a simple switch, including converting your statements to electronic versions.”

SWEDEN — The Sweden Community Emergency Fund will be holding its annual fundraiser at the Sweden Town Hall on Thursday, April 28, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

The fundraiser, A Celebration of Soups, will benefit both the Emergency Fund and the Sweden Food Pantry. It is a certainty that the homemade, wholesome soups will be absolutely delicious, as will the baked breads and desserts.

The Sweden Community Emergency Fund was established eight years ago to help Sweden residents gain access to financial relief amounting to $500 for major crises such as fuel assistance, automobile repair, child care, medical and dental assistance, etc.

All recipients remain anonymous. Father Craig Hacker of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 647-8549 is the contact person for those Sweden residents in need of such assistance.

The fundraiser will also benefit the Sweden Church Food Pantry. The pantry has been operating since 2007 to serve those in the Lake Region area of Maine who meet economic guidelines and are in need of food for themselves and their families. The Sweden Community Church basement is open and available to clients on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The bureaucracy for both the emergency fund and the pantry is minimal. New recipients fill out a simple form twice a year serves as a guide-

line. Twelve “to go” boxes are available on a first-come, first-served basis and from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The doors of the Sweden Community Church are open at 9:30 a.m.

Those who want to do their own selection process will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Such recipients will be hosted around the pantry by helpful volunteers on a first-come, first-served basis.

The mission at the Sweden Church Food Pantry is “neighbor helping neighbor” and/or “we are all in this

together” as we assist one another in the process of both giving and receiving when we encounter financial crises, which afflict far too many within our community.

The pantry also serves as a means for people within the community or neighboring communities to informally interact, learn more about one another and/or available public and private services.

Pantry clients often form carpools, support groups and networks where we/they can help one another with short-

term and long-term spiritual, emotional, mental, physical and nutritional survival needs.

The price of the soup supper is $5 per person 12 years old and up. All donations and canned and dry food welcome. Volunteers, grant writers and all willing to participate also welcome.

The Sweden Town Hall is located on Bridgton Road, Route 93, directly across the road from the Sweden Municipal Building and the Sweden Community Church.

‘Celebration of Soups’ annual fundraiser in Sweden April 28

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A few changes this year.

“First, we are not handing out bottles of water. Many environmental activists felt this was adding to the landfill problems and did not seem appropriate for our mission so to honor their concerns we will ask people to please bring their own refillable water bottles from home and stay hydrated that way,” Woodward said. “We apologize for any inconvenience, but feel it is the right thing to do.”

Also this year, there will be only one color bag (the NH Beautiful blue ones).

“We still encourage recycling so please continue to separate trash from recycled materials. These bags can be left beside the road for pick up or you can bring them to the Hampton Inn where two roll-offs will be set up compliments of North Conway Incinerator Services,” Woodward said. “One roll-off will be for the trash and the other will be for the recyclable.”

To help with the sorting, Woodward asks that volunteers please make sure the bags of recyclables only have plastic, glass and aluminum containers (no paper or plastic wrappers, etc). If unsure whether it is a recyclable or not simply put the questionable item in with the trash.

Picking up trash is a dirty job and sometimes you may come across items that can be dangerous. Please make sure that children are well supervised and safe. If you see items that are questionable or dangerous please do not touch it, note the location and report it to someone of authority (the town, police, fire department).

“Last year, we sadly had many reports of syringes being found along the roadways. Drug use is rapidly becoming a problem, even in beautiful Mount Washington Valley. If you see anything questionable or suspicious looking do not touch it — report it!” Woodward said. “Use common sense and caution and make safety the ultimate goal always.”

MWV Supports Recovery is teaming up with Valley Pride Day this year and will have people standing by to handle any drug-related trash found. A cell phone number to call will be given to all volunteers when they sign in on Saturday morning.

Valley Pride Day has always been a fun community effort and the results of the hard work is a beautiful clean area to enjoy and share with our visitors. Building awareness through this event and educational programs in the schools continues to be an important asset to the area.

“Each year, without fail, we pull several tons of trash off our streets by working together. Thank you to all the businesses and organizations that support this eventful day and a special thank you to the family, friends, and community volunteers that come out and clean,” Woodward said.

Watch for posters in your town, listen to Mount Washington Radio (93.5FM and Magic) for updates and announcements, check the Conway Daily Sun and The Bridgton News for more stories and announcements, and go to the Valley Pride Day Facebook page for more details. If you have any questions or would like to be more involved please feel free to call Donna at 207-441-8170 or e-mail Donnawbe@gmail.com See you Saturday, May 7 for a fun and productive day in the Valley!

Country living

April 21, 2016, The Bridgton News, Page 11A

Earth Day events with Loon Echo Land Trust Loon Echo Land Trust is celebrating Earth Day by hosting two special events in Bridgton this Friday, April 22. Help beautify your community in the morning and stretch your legs with a hike in the afternoon.

Loon Echo Land Trust along with Lakes Environmental Association

(LEA) and the Bridgton Community Center are hosting an Earth Day Cleanup starting at 9 a.m. at the Bridgton Community Center on Depot Street. This year, participants will be giving back to the community and focusing on the downtown Bridgton area.

After cleanup, the

Bridgton Community Center will provide a free cookout for participants, serving up grilled chicken and salad!

The day will conclude with a short walk in Pondicherry Park. Work boots, gloves, bug spray and water are recommended.

Approximately four hours.

In the afternoon, join Loon Echo Stewardship Manager, Jon Evans, for a two-hour hike to the rocky summit of Bald Pate starting at 3 p.m. Participants will meet at the main parking area on Route 107 in Bridgton. At the summit, hikers will share music, poems or stories that

embody the spirit of the day.

After the hike, participants are invited to Bray’s Brew Pub in Naples.

Participants will be the first to enjoy Brays very special, limited edition Bald Pate Preservation Rye. Since 1997, Bray’s has crafted this special beer in honor of Bald Pate Preserve and

has donated a portion of its sales to the ongoing stewardship efforts at Bald Pate until the batch is gone.

Can’t make the hike? Plan on meeting at Bray’s Brew Pub around 5 p.m.

Sturdy hiking boots or shoes, water and snacks encouraged for this moderate hike.

Open farm day at High View HARRISON — Bill and Darcy Winslow will hold an open farm day at High View Farm — located at 48 Leander Harmon Road in Harrison — on Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The open house (farm) is to celebrate joining Maine Farmland Trust (www. mainefarmlandtrust.org) and becoming a Forever Farm.

What this means is this: the Winslows placed their farm in an agricultural easement with Maine Farmland Trust to assure it will always be a farm. This easement is attached to the deed so that no matter who owns it, the land will remain in agriculture.

“We wish to share with you (the public) what we do on the farm and what this easement means to us,” the Winslows said. “Come and join our family as we celebrate our Forever Farm!

We’ll be demonstrating horse-drawn equipment with

Bill and Darcy Winslow

our Belgian draft horses and showing you how we spin wool from our Romney sheep. Have a guided tour of the barn, which was built by family in the 1980s.”

There will be plenty of raw milk products to sample from — feta, milk, fromage blanc cheese and yogurt — made from the Winslow’s own Golden Guernsey cows

(“The Ladies”). Maybe, even some homemade ice cream will be available to sample, but you’ll be the one cranking it!

The sugarhouse will be open with a running commentary on the history of the farm. Learn about yurt rentals and sleigh rides. Attendees will meet Romney sheep with their spring lambs, pigs,

Belgian draft horses, “The Ladies,” angora bunnies and Okie the donkey.

Of course, you’ll be meeting the Winslow family as well and boy are they excited.

“We breathe a sigh of relief knowing that this farm which has been in our family since the 1800s will continue to be tended and nurtured as it should,” they said.

Norway is honoring Earth Day in big way

HE WILL INHERIT IT — This child named Leland knows intuitively how to care for the Earth — by kissing it — but adults seem to need reminding — which is the goal behind Earth Day Norway 2016. A variety of events will be held, including poetry readings on Thursday, April 21, a felt making workshop and film screening on Friday, April 22 and a parade and rally throughout downtown Norway on Earth Day, Saturday, April 23.

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Continuations

Bottled gas plan ok’d

(Continued from Page 1A) impact on emergency medical services to that area.”

But Collins said a large propane storage tank could be seen as a “plug in a bottle” that would trap residents of Raspberry Lane in their homes or huddled at the end of the cul-de-sac until the emergency was over.

“If there’s a conflagration at the end of Raspberry Lane (and Portland Road) and somebody has a heart attack at the end of Raspberry Lane, the truck could conceivably obstruct that access,” Collins said.

Other board members disagreed. Member Dee Miller said, “If the ambulance sees no problem, we have to take their word for it that they can handle an emergency.”

Member Phyllis Roth added that Fire Chief Glen Garland had stated that his firefighters receive an annual training to respond to propane accidents.

Bridgton Bottled Gas had submitted a Fire Safety Analysis detailing emergency shutoff, backflow check valves and other safety features of the tank that will be installed, and said the tank will meet all National Fire Protection Agency requirements. The analysis also described plans for the part of the property fronting on Portland Road to be used as a fire staging area with water supply on site.

Rita Tyszka said the NFPA application was “riddled with errors” about tank size and number of entrances (only one, not two entrances serve the storage tank; the other entrance serves the fire staging area). By far the most egregious error, she said, was the lack of an evacuation plan.

“You’re telling us that it is acceptable that we have no evacuation plan,” Tyszka said.

“That’s a huge liability that the town will take,” she said, should a fire or explosion occur with the tank. She noted

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that evacuations are ordered in around 50% of cases where propane is involved in a fire.

“This is huge — this is the main reason we’re fighting this.”

Tyszka said that at the previous hearing, the neighbors’ attorney Mark Bower pointed out that the Maine Fuel Board is not responsible for reviewing evacuation plans.

“Those issues are purely a local responsibility.”

Board members spent a good deal of time grappling with the evacuation issue. Not only does the state not require an evacuation plan, but the town’s site plan review ordinance also does not have such a requirement. Instead, the focus is on ensuring “access” and “delivery” of emergency services.

Board attorney Ada Pinette said the board could require the fire department to provide an evacuation plan, but on this point the board demurred.

“If we can’t find it in here, I think we can’t demand it,” said Collins, who was nevertheless troubled by the prospect that a project approved by the board could potentially trap residents on their road without a way to escape the scene by car. He noted the need to correct the record concerning the length of Raspberry Lane; the approval had assumed one mile, but the road is actually a little less than half a mile in length.

“I’m very conflicted by this. If we don’t find the grounds (to require an evacuation plan), we may not do it, but if there is a link, I think we’ve got a problem with that less than half a mile,” Collins said.

The tank will serve large propane trucks that will spend up to an hour filling up around twice a month in winter, less in summer, according to Stone Road Energy Finance Director Josh Sandahl. For trucks of this size, the Maine Department of Transportation recommends an initial evacuation radius of one-half mile.

Since Raspberry Lane is .48 of a mile long, all of the people living in the 12 homes on the street would need to go beyond the cul-de-sac and possibly into the woods if they weren’t able to evacuate by car onto Portland Road.

Pinkham said she understands the frustration of Raspberry Lane residents, but noted that when the subdivision was created in the late 1980s it had three right-ofways to other land. One went to Otter Pond, and another was a logging road, she said.

Miller said she lives on a cul-de-sac, as do “hundreds” of other residents of Bridgton, and as such must rely on a water shuttle system to fight fires, just as Raspberry Lane does.

“This board needs to balance the needs of all the community. It’s a question of balance,” Miller said.

Rita Tyszka said Miller’s cul-de-sac comparison was not comparable. “You do not have a 30,000-gallon propane tank in your neighborhood with no egress. It is a bomb.”

Now that the board has confirmed their approval via straw poll of the remanded issues, Pinette will draw up the formal findings of fact and conclusions of law, which will be voted on at the board’s next meeting.

CHURCH HELPS CHURCH — Reverend Vance Jordan, pastor of South Bridgton Congregational Church, recently presented a check for $150 to Reverend Cathy Contin, minister of Bridgton United Methodist Church. The gift will be used to aid in the Methodist Church’s roof repair project. All donations were raised during a public supper at the South Bridgton Church. Donations to the Bridgton United Methodist’s roof fund may be mailed to: Bridgton United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 207, Bridgton, ME 04009.

Foot, ankle health seminar AUBURN — Central Maine Orthopaedics, a division of Spectrum Medical Group, will host a free community seminar on Thursday, April 28, focused on foot and ankle health.

Michael C. Saraydarian, DPM, FACFAS, will lead the discussion with plenty of time allowed for questions and answers.

This seminar is designed for anyone suffering from things like corns, calluses, bunions, toenail pain or discoloration, athlete’s foot,

foot or ankle swelling or any pain experienced in the heel, toe, arch or ankle. No problem is too small, anything that restricts activity, such as walking, running, dancing, exercising, gardening or working is worth having a conversation about.

Seminar attendees are encouraged to bring their questions and concerns for Dr. Saraydarian to learn more about possible causes and potential treatment options.

Dr. Saraydarian specializes in the diabetic foot

ranging from monitoring to reconstructive and preservative procedures to resolve ulceration. He joined CMO in 2009.

The seminar is free to attend and open to all community members. The seminar will be held at Central Maine Orthopaedics at 690 Minot Avenue in Auburn from 5 to 7 p.m. with question and answer time included. Light refreshments will be served.

To register, please call 3442433 or e-mail rsvp@cmogroup.org

Regional Sports

April 21, 2016, The Bridgton News, Page 1B

Kate leaving Cyclones, heads to Georgia

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Kate Hall’s run at Iowa State is over.

The former Lake Region track star has decided to transfer from Iowa State to the University of Georgia.

“Kate made the decision yesterday afternoon (Monday) on our way back from Georgia,” said her father, Eric Hall. “First of all, we want to thank Coach Brooks and Coach Smith for granting Kate’s full release from Iowa State. I know Kate will greatly miss her teammates and training partners and wishes nothing but the best for them.”

As to her decision to leave the Cyclone’s, Eric

said, “Asking for a release was not a knee-jerk reaction based on meet results.

The strength and conditioning training at Iowa State was not as promised and clearly spelled out in writing. The type of training she received was not working. Kate experienced some success initially, but as the season wore on she seemed to be worn out.”

Eric said soon after the NCAA Indoor National meet, Kate was able to return home for a few days. During the time at home, she was able to make appointments with her personal trainer, Chris Pribish, for an evaluation and treatment if necessary.

Pribish performed an FMS (functional movement screen) where Kate scored a 17 out of 21.

“Kate always scores a 20 out of 21. The FMS indicated that Kate had a serious issue going on with the muscles surrounding her spine and in his professional opinion, ‘a classic case of overtraining,’” Eric said.

While at home over Christmas break, Chris gave Kate some corrective measures for some hip/back issues caused by her training.

“We determined as a family that Kate should make a change and pursue a training program that would best position her to suc-

ceed,” Eric said.

Why Georgia?

Kate visited UGA a year and a half ago and “liked it very much.” She especially connected with the other athletes on the team.

“UGA has a tremendous support staff that includes five licensed nutritionists, which are very proactive with their interaction with the athletes. This is especially important concerning Kate’s medical challenges,” her father said. “Kate will be training with the best of the best everyday. UGA jumpers are top of the line athletes and have no egos.”

Eric added that UGA Coach Petros Kyprianou is among the best — if not the

best — jumps coach in the country and he was recently named as Head Coach.

“We believe that his coaching philosophy and style will suit Kate perfectly. Coach Petros believes in Kate. On our previous visit, we had a brief conversation with Coach Petros and he boldly predicted that Kate was a 22-foot long jumper.

Her PR at the time was 19-11,” Eric said.

Another reason, Kate likes the East Coast and warm weather.

Kate signed a letter of intent Monday with the University of Georgia and will transfer from Iowa State in the fall. She will not compete in the spring

Kate Hall

outdoor track season, but will take part in open competitions and train for the Olympic trials, which she qualified for last spring.

Laker recaps

BASEBALL Freeport 2, Lakers 0: Damon Knight and Jordan Williams both hit doubles, but the Lakers were unable to deliver a run-scoring hit in an opening game loss to the Falcons last Thursday.

Williams’ double came in the top of the seventh with Nate Smith and Nick Wandishin hitting singles to load the bases with one out. The next two batters, however, went down swinging to end the threat.

Charlie McDonough started off where he left off last season with four solid innings, allowing just one unearned run.

Smith also finished with one unearned run.

“I feel we let one get away, but on the positive side, field rust was the issue for us,” Laker Coach Randy Heath said. “We just need more time outside. We were outside on Wednesday and played Thursday. That’s just not enough time for the guys to get ready.”

SOFTBALL Freeport 8, Lakers 7: Freshman Maddie Rock went 4-for-4 and scored three runs, but Freeport spoiled the Lakers’ opener by scoring four times in the bottom of the seventh to rally for a 8-7 victory last Thursday.

Two errors opened the door for Freeport to plate two runs in the first inning. The Lakers rallied for a run in the second as Rock singled, moved up on a passed ball and scored on a Dessi Berry single.

LR took the lead with three runs in the third on singles by Jackie Morse, Kaylyn Lorrain, Rock and Ali Sawyer. Brooke Harriman drove in a run on an infield ground ball.

The Lakers plated two more runs in the fourth as Morse reached on a bunt single, and Harriman crushed a deep drive to center for a RBI triple. She scored on a Rock RBI single.

With the bases loaded in the seventh, the Lakers managed just one run on a fielder’s choice by Arianna Libby.

With one out, Freeport rallied by knocking four hits, including a bases clearing triple.

“We let this one slip out of our hands. We had runners in scoring position in five of the seven innings, but failed to come up with the big hit that could have broken open the game. Instead, we kept Freeport in the game and they were able to string some hits together in the final inning to pull ahead,” Coach Wayne Rivet said. “On a positive note, I felt the team played solid defense despite being on a field for the first time this season. With such a young group — six of the nine starters were either freshmen or sophomores — they held up fairly well. They work very hard, and I expect they will continually improve as the season goes on.”

Players with two hits included Jackie Morse, Brooke Harriman, Ali Sawyer and Dessi Berry. Jasmine Irish and Liz Cole each had a hit as the Lakers out hit the Falcons 15-9.

LR pitcher Kaylyn Lorrain struck out nine, but walked six.

Raider recaps

HP Hood Oxford 250 winners, Travis Benjamin and Glen Luce, along with former PASS champions, Johnny Clark, Joey Doiron, and DJ Shaw, and Thompson winner, Garrett Hall. Currently, over 30 drivers are entered with more expected this weekend.

All the action gets under way on Saturday at Oxford Plains Speedway with open practice for all competing divisions from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Sunday, practice will begin at 9:30 a.m. with racing slated to begin at 2 p.m. for the PASS North Super Late Models, ACT Late

GIRLS’ TENNIS The Fryeburg Academy girls defeated Gould Academy 3-2. Number 1 singles and captain Catherine Ashley won her match 6-1, 6-0 against Bina Ishii and FA’s number 1 doubles team Lucia Chen and Dayna Thibodeau won their match 6-1, 6-0 against Emily Mao and Jessie Lo. Co-captain Trishala Manandhar came through to win the deciding match in three tough sets 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 to notch the win.

BOYS ULTIMATE The Raider boys’ varsity team beat Cheverus 13-8 in the season opener last Wednesday.

Cheverus is a second-year team and has a few very good athletes.

“I predict that they will become a very good team in years to come as they gain experience in the game and have more and more returning players,” FA Coach Chris Strahler said. “Our starting line was very good and worked as a unit on both offense and defense. We got a chance to try our 2-3-2 zone and worked out some kinks with communication.”

Ben Darling and Huxley Lovering lead the team in D’s with Huxley playing in the deep position very well and Ben covering closer cuts and shutting players down.

“Cheverus continually looked to one player deep, but every time Huxley marked up on him, he would get the ‘d’ decisively. Later in the game, we tried mixing our first and second lines with continued success,” the coach said. “It was only when we had a completely second string line that we started to lose our edge, allowing Cheverus to score four in a row. Our handler line is a new unit this year after losing two seniors last year, so they’ve had to learn each other’s playing styles.”

This was a great game for Will Davis, Addison Schwarz and Dominic Orlando “to get to know each other in a competitive environment,” Coach Strahler said.

“There were some miscues, but nothing that can’t be worked out in the weeks to come. I feel confident about the team that we have this year, which is very skilled and very athletic,” he said.

“We have a good chance of doing very well in state and out-of-state and going far in the state tournament.”

The boys JV team beat Cheverus’ B team 13-6.

GIRLS’ ULTIMATE The FA girls’ varsity team beat Cheverus 13-0. The girls JV team lost to South

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TOUGH TIME FINDING THEIR STRIDE — The Lake Region varsity boys’ lacrosse team got off to a slow start against Bonny Eagle Monday afternoon, and struggled to match the Scots’ offense in a 18-5 loss. LR goalie Taylor Davis recorded 21 saves..

Pictured are Caleb Emery (#6) working his way through the midfield, and Mason LaPlante (#21) scoring despite some tight coverage.

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Pitch, hit, run For the first time in a few years, the weather, as silly and unpredictable as it might have been this past winter, is cooperating enough for Bridgton to host Major League Baseball’s Pitch, Hit, and Run competition.

The event will be held at the Ham Complex, off Route 302 (about a mile up past the Bridgton Drive-In, headed toward Naples or for those traveling west on Route 302 toward Bridgton, the field complex entrance is the first left after Lampron’s), this Saturday, April 23 beginning at 11 a.m. This free competition is open to all boys and girls from any town, ages 6 to 14.

For more information, contact Bridgton Rec Director Gary Colello at 647-8786.

Twin bill of racing at Oxford Plains

OXFORD — New England race fans will be treated to a twin bill of feature racing action this weekend at Oxford Plains Speedway when the region’s top stock car sanctions hit the track.

The Pro All Stars Series (PASS) North Super Late Models will make their first stop of the season in Maine in the Speedway Homes 150, while the AmericanCanadian Tour (ACT) Late Models will compete for the first time this year in the Dave’s Small Engine Repair/ Husqvarna 100.

Defending PASS North Super Late Model champion, Mike Rowe, has seen success

in both divisions, but will once again focus his efforts in 2016 on the PASS North title.

Last year, in what turned out to be a single season effort with the Petit Motorsports team, Rowe turned a threewin season into his first PASS North championship after 15 years of competing in the series.

“We’ve finished second, third, fourth numerous times in the championship all over the years and we came to Hickory last spring and finished third and it looked real promising right from the start,” said Rowe. “To come out and win the championship last year was just great.

You know Ben (Rowe) and Johnny Clark were real stout a few years ago and to come out and beat those guys was just awesome.”

Last season started out quickly for Rowe with a win in the Speedway Homes 150 at Oxford Plains Speedway.

Now with the Richard Moody Racing team as a teammate to his son, four-time PASS North Super Late Model champion, Ben Rowe, the former three-time HP Hood Oxford 250 winner hopes to turn his season around. After a mechanical problem in the team’s first race together at Hickory Motor Speedway, they were sidelined early

due to a crash in the PASS North opener at Thompson Speedway. With his past success there, Oxford Plains could be just what the doctor ordered for Mike Rowe to get his season back on the right track.

“I think the young kids today want to go out and win it on the first lap and me, being a little older, I just sit back there and let them use their stuff up,” says Rowe.

“I believe I can do that this weekend and we’ll see what happens at the end.”

The field will be stacked with champions for Sunday afternoon’s Speedway Homes 150, including former

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Laker recaps (Continued from Page 1B)

GAME SCHEDULE Monday: Softball vs. Old Orchard Beach, 4 p.m.; baseball vs. Greely, 4 p.m.

Tuesday: No games scheduled Wednesday: Softball and baseball vs. Kennebunk, 4 p.m.; boys’ lacrosse at Wells, 5 p.m.; girls’ lacrosse vs. Wells, 4 p.m.; girls’ tennis at Cape Elizabeth, 3:30 p.m.

Thursday: No games scheduled Friday: Girls’ tennis vs. Freeport (at Camp Skylemar), 4 p.m.; track & field at York, 3:30; girls’ lacrosse at Greely, 4 p.m.; boys’ lacrosse vs. Greely, 4 p.m.; baseball and softball at Poland, 4 p.m.

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Portland (A team) 14-1.

“Unfortunately, no other schools in the state have JV or B teams for the girls division yet, so our JV girls team will always have a hard match up against A teams,” Coach Strahler said.

Game Schedule Monday: FA softball and baseball at Wells, 4 p.m.

Tuesday: FA track & field at Kennett, 3:30; Wednesday: FA softball and baseball at Yarmouth, 4 p.m.; girls’ tennis at Gould, 4:30.

Thursday: Girls’ lacrosse at Freeport, 4 p.m.; boys’ lacrosse against Freeport, 4 p.m.

LONG LAKE SKATING SCHOOL members include (front, left to right) Avena Hoeflich, Sativa Hoeflich, Leo Hoeflich and Perrin Gill; (second row) Head Coach/Director Laurie Green, Sylvia Gill, Delia Fontana and Alicia Fontana; (third row) Nina Stoddard, Sami Hoeflich, Che Che Stoddard, Ellie Miller, Hailey Anderson, Skye Hoeflich, River Hoeflich, Jeni Hoeflich and Peg Nation. Not pictured: Sadie Tirrell. Sponsors include: Dead River Co., Elegance Salon, Back Bay Skate in Portland, Chalmers Real Estate and Western Maine Youth Athlete Support Associaton.

(Photo by Don Estabrook)

Long Lake skaters strike it big

Long Lake Skating School students captured several top prizes at the annual “Skate Your Heart Out” basic skills competition held in Hallowell.

Local performers and how they finished: Jeni Hoeflich, first place, adult bronze compulsory elements; first, adult figures; first, adult free-style bronze program.

Skye Hoeflich, first, prepreliminary moves in the field; second, free-style 2 program.

Sami Hoeflich, first, adult pre-bronze moves in the field.

Sadie Tirrell, second, freestyle 1 program.

River Hoeflich, first, freestyle 2 program.

Nina Stoddard, first, adult free-style 3 program.

Peg Nation, first, adult free-style 4 program.

Avena Hoeflich, first, snowplow sam elements.

Perrin Gill, third, basic 1 elements.

Sylvie Gill, first, basic 1 elements.

Alicia Fontana, second, basic 1 elements.

Delia Fontana, second, basic 2 elements.

Sativa Hoeflich, third, basic 2 elements; second, basic 2 program.

Hailey Anderson, second, basic 3 elements.

Ellie Miller, second, basic 4 elements; second, basic 4 program.

Che Che Stoddard, first, basic 5 elements.

Leo Hoeflich, first, basic 1 program.

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Ben Rowe breaks dry spell at Oxford Plains Ben Rowe of Turner edged DJ Shaw of Center Conway, N.H. by a razor-thin margin of .023-seconds in a wild, and wildly-competitive, Speedway Homes 150 for Pro All Stars Series Super Late Models on Sunday at

Oxford Plains Speedway.

“I’ve got to thank (new crew chief) Mickey Green for coming on board,” Rowe said in victory lane, greeted by a decidedly mixed reaction from a very vocal crowd after the race. “I haven’t had a top ten finish here in about five years — it was in the

paper — and Mickey and his guys got us back on the right track, and my spotter (Steve Tapley) did a great job today.”

Rowe started 27th, and had methodically worked his way into third position behind Bryan Kruczek of OXFORD, Page 3B

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The Doubleheads — Graceful, symetrical peaks Nestled in the White Mountains just east of Jackson, N.H. are the startlingly graceful and symmetrical twin peaks of the Doublehead Mountains (North Peak 3,056 feet and South Peak 2,938 feet).

Both the Doublehead Mountains and the village of Jackson have quite an interesting history. In 1829, David Jackson was fur trapping in what is now Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and named the valley “Jackson” after himself. Also in 1829, Governor Franklin Pierce was influential in changing the name of Adams, N.H., to “Jackson” in honor of U.S. President Andrew Jackson.

French Canadian trappers called the majestic mountains west of Jackson Lake in Wyoming “Les Trois Tetons” (the three breasts — the Grand Teton, Middle Teton and South Teton) in romantic appreciation of feminine pulchritude. There apparently weren’t any French Canadian trappers in Jackson, N.H. at

the time, however, to name the two prominent breastshaped mountains east of town “Les Deux Tetons.”

Spectacular peaks on their own merits, instead today they carry the rather mundane names of North and South Doublehead Mountain.

The Doubleheads were selected as part of an effort

to encourage skiing in the Jackson area, The Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) was commissioned to lay out backcountry ski trails on both Doublehead and Black Mountains (see my earlier hiking column on Black Mountain). According to E. Bigelow Thompson (1934), Gordon Langill of the Winnipesaukee Ski Club laid out the ski trail on Doublehead Mountain and the Saco CCC, under the supervision of the White Mountain National Forest (WMNF) cut a 15 to 25-footwide ski trail in the early 1930s. The Doublehead ski trail climbs at a moderate slope to the summit and is a

(Continued from Page 2B) Newmarket, New Hampshire and Dan McKeage of Gorham after McKeage had led almost the entire race to that point. Rowe found an opening under Kruczek as they headed into turn one on a restart, and contact between the two as Kruczek tried to close the hole saw him bounce into McKeage, who was forced three-wide to the outside, costing him several positions.

Kruczek, who had led briefly earlier in the race, only to be taken out of the spot by a competitor who was penalized for the move, was unable to complete the race, while McKeage clearly deserved a far better fate than his eventual tenth-place finish.

Rowe, a four-time PASS North Super Late Model champion, nearly lost the race in the same fashion that he gained the race lead on a green-white-checkered finish when he went wide to fend off the challenge of Farmingdale’s Johnny Clark, who nearly won the race after starting from 33rd on the prerace grid. That move opened the door for 2014 series titlist Shaw to charge up on Rowe’s inside, nearly stealing the checkered flag.

Rowe, Shaw and Clark were next chased across the stripe by Colchester, Vermont’s Brent Dragon, who raced up front throughout the 150-lap test to earn a fourthplace finish in the Shaw 49,

with 24th-place starter, and reigning series champion Mike Rowe of Turner rounding out the top five in his new ride, a team car to his son’s winning Richard Moody Racing, Hancock Lumbersponsored car.

Mike Hopkins of Hermon, Adam Polvinen of Auburn, Glen Luce of Turner, Dave Farrington, Jr. of Jay and McKeage rounded out the top 10. Shaw, McKeage, Dragon and Matt Matheson of Oromocto, New Brunswick won Super Late Model heat races. Jeremy Davis of Tamworth, New Hampshire and Joey Doiron of Berwick took the last-chance consolation race qualifiers.

Bobby Therrien of Hinesburg, Vermont cruised to a comfortable victory in the Husqvarna 100 presented

by Dave’s Small Engines for the American-Canadian Tour Late Models. Therrien started sixth, and had to get by reigning ACT Late Model Tour champion Wayne Helliwell, Jr. of Dover, N.H. to claim a race lead that he would not relinquish.

Steuben’s JR “Rockin” Robinson posted a careerhigh runner-up finish, holding off multi-time HP Hood Oxford 250 champion Eddie MacDonald of Rowley, Mass. through the closing laps and a couple of late-race restarts.

MacDonald crossed the line in third position. Helliwell ended up with a fourthplace finish. Scott Dragon

of Milton, Vt. filled out the top five.

Ryan Robbins of Dixfield, the 2015 OPS Mods champion, turned back the challenges of the touring series invaders in the 40-lap PASS Modified main event.

Robbins grabbed the lead from popular Westbrook racer Matty Sanborn, who was soon sidelined by mechanical woes.

Multi-time PASS Mods champion Andy Shaw of Center Conway, N.H. challenged Robbins in the late stages of the race, finishing second. Robbins and Shaw were joined on the podium by North Waterboro veteran Billy Dixon, who prevailed in a three-car battle for the spot, ahead of Evan Armington of Lovell and New Gloucester’s Ben Tinker. Sanborn and Robbins won the heat races.

Trevor Sanborn of East Parsonsfield was triumphant in the 25-lap Legends Cars main event. The winner’s semi-teammate, 13-year-old Austin Teras of Windham, led much of the race before settling for runner-up honors.

Jarrett Butcher of Dartmouth,

Nova Scotia nailed down a third-place finish in front of Buckfield’s Chris Burgess and Peter Craig of Poland.

Teras and Burgess won heat races.

Drivers from seven different states and five Canadian Provinces participated in the giant, opening day racing program.

Results from the April 17, 2016 stock car racing card at Oxford Plains Speedway (area drivers): Speedway Homes 150 for Pro All Stars Series Super Late Models (150 laps, unofficial): 2. DJ Shaw, Center Conway, N.H.; 16.

Bobby Timmons, Windham; 26. Corey Bubar, Windham.

PASS Mods (40 laps, unofficial): 2. Andy Shaw, Denmark Mountain Hikers Mary Lou Moulton Center Conway, N.H.; 4. and Sally Chappell practicing “bumpee bogonning” on Evan Armington, Lovell; 10. the Doublehead Old Path.

(Photo by Allen Crabtree) Tommy Ricker, Poland.

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Senior Rambles Hiking Trips & Tips

by Allen Crabtree

popular backcountry ski trail today. The trail is 1.8 miles from trailhead to summit, has a pitch of about 200, and a double fall line for most of its descent.

Like the skier’s hut atop Black Mountain, the CCC also built a log cabin in 1932 on the summit of North Doublehead at 3,053 feet and was used as a warming hut and shelter for skiers for several years. There are wonderful views of

Mount Washington and the Presidential Range from the summit, and the remoteness of the cabin makes for a wonderful escape and sense of wildness. The cabin was renovated in 1993, includes eight bunks and a stove, and can be rented from the WMNF for overnight stays.

Parties staying there must carry in their water, food, and firewood as well as sleeping bags and personal gear.

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There are two trails that hikers and skiers may take to the Doubleheads. From the Dundee Road trailhead the Doublehead Ski Trail climbs at a moderate pitch to a junction with the Old Path at 0.6 miles. The ski trail bears left, continues to climb through a series of zigzags to the west slope of North Doublehead and the Doublehead cabin.

At the cabin, there is another trail junction where the Old Path descends to the col between North and South Doublehead. Bearing right on the Old Path goes back to The two Doublehead Peaks from Kearsarge North with Carter Notch in the background. the trail junction with the ski trail at 0.9 miles, or going Doublehead summit straight on the New Path the summit of Coordinates – 44° 10′ 3.6″ N 71° 7′ 48″ South Doublehead is reached in 0.2 miles, W (North Doublehead) and then Dundee Road in 1.2 miles.

Topographic Map – USGS Jackson The hike up either North or South 7.5-minute quad / 44.10567; -71.094 Doublehead Mountains is a nostalgic trip Directions to the trailhead: Drive north back in time, to see how the CCC laid out of North Conway on NH Route 16, then backcountry ski trails and to visit the CCC turn right (east) on Route 16A into Jackson cabin. Try it some time!

Village. Turn right at the Jackson Post Doublehead Mountains in Carroll Office onto Route 16B and follow it to the County, Jackson, N.H. Black Mountain Ski Area. Route 16B turns Difficulty – Moderate into Dundee Road. Continue past the ski Hiking distance – 1.8 miles to summit of area about one mile to the trailhead parking North Doublehead and cabin via Ski Trail lot on the left. Parking is available for about Hiking times – 2 hours to cabin via Ski six vehicles. After parking, follow the dirt Trail road farther east about 100 yards to a trail Elevation – 3,056 feet for North sign. The Doublehead Ski Trail diverges Doublehead, 2,938 feet for South right at this point. The trailhead to the New Doublehead Path trail is farther south on Dundee Road, Vertical gain – 1,600 feet to North with parking at the side of the road.

(Photo by Allen Crabtree)

Explore a vernal pool

LOVELL — Join the Greater Lovell Land Trust docents for a vernal pool exploration this Saturday, April 23 at 9:30 a.m.

You’ll want to wear waterproof boots as we explore a vernal pool in search of amphibians. We’ll listen for the songs of the spring peeper, wood frog and gray tree frog. And we’ll search for egg

masses. If time allows, we’ll also walk to Otter Rock to search for life at the edge of Heald Pond.

Trailhead: Fairburn Parking Lot, Slab City Road, Lovell.

Degree of difficulty: Easy.

The Greater Lovell Land Trust walks are free and open to the public. Look for “Land Trust Walk Today” signs posted on Route 5 and leading to

the trailhead.

Be aware that though dogs are welcome on some properties, the GLLT asks that you not bring a pet on a GLLTsponsored walk. Thank you for your cooperation.

Walks last approximately three hours, so please dress for the weather conditions and bring plenty of water and There are nice views from the summit of North Doublehead. snacks.

(Photo by Allen Crabtree)

Morrison Center expands to offer residential services

Morrison Center, a nonprofit agency dedicated to the education, training and support of individuals with developmental disabilities is pleased to announce that it has acquired Good Neighbors, Inc., a nonprofit residential service agency operating homes in Cumberland, York and Oxford Counties.

This acquisition will allow Morrison Center to offer residential programming and will complement

the rich spectrum of services that the agency currently provides including an integrated preschool and childcare program, K-12 special purpose grade school, adult day community support programs, case management services for children and adults, integrated therapy services, and a Shared Living Option.

Morrison Center has been serving Maine residents for more than 60 years through its mission to provide comprehensive programming,

individualized supports, and employment services for people of all ages with disabilities within a dynamic learning environment to empower its consumers and students to achieve maximum personal growth and independence.

The Center, with locations in Scarborough, Wells, Portland, and now western Maine, currently serves more than 250 individuals who have a range of disabilities including cerebral palsy, neurological disorders, head injuries, genetic disorders, and autism.

As is the hallmark of all Morrison Center programs, a commitment to best practices and comprehensive programming, as well as the integration of therapy services, will be carried throughout this new residential service endeavor.

Tricia Barker, director of Adult Services for Morrison Center who will be leading the new residential programming, says, “The ability to offer residential services will enable us to support and serve our students, clients, MORRISON, Page 7B

AHOY MATES! — Are you ready to bring out your inner pirate? Are you ready to test your boat building skills? If you are, the Bridgton Lions Club invites you to enter their First Cardboard Boat Race. That’s right, cardboard boats! The theme of the race is Pirate Ships. There is no fee to enter. Race day is Saturday, July 2 (rain date July 3) at the Highland Lake town beach in Bridgton. Registration is at 10 a.m. and the races start at noon. Each boat will be timed on the racecourse. There are two categories of participants, “Teens” ages 12-17 and “Adults” ages 18 and up. Prizes for “Best Theme,” “Best Visually Appealing Boat” and “Fastest Course Time Without Sinking” will be awarded in each participant category. Additional information, race entry form, race rules, “cardboard boat building tips” and a guide on “How to Build A Cardboard Boat” are all available on the Bridgton Lions website “e-clubhouse.org/sites/bridgton.” Entry forms must be received by June 25, 2016 — enter now and start designing your Pirate Ship. Arrrgh, it will be a fun time for all.

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Student news

Josh attains Eagle Scout

Josh Axtman, son of Tina Axtman of Bridgton and Chris Axtman of Sebago, has achieved Boy Scout’s highest rank of Eagle Scout.

Josh Axtman Josh, 18, is a member of Boy Scout Troop 149, under the leadership of scoutmaster Mark Hatch and assistant scoutmaster Dana Hanson.

For his Eagle Scout Service Project, Josh coordinated a work crew of fellow Boy Scouts and created a 300-foot boardwalk on the Stevens Brook Trail to the new Maine Lake Science Center. The trail will also make it easier for the Stevens Brook Elementary students to walk to classes at the new science center.

Josh is currently a student at Lake Region High School and Vocational Center and plans to attend Central Maine Community College for heavy equipment repair. He is currently employed by New England Diesel repair in Windham.

Josh will receive his Eagle badge in a Court of Honor ceremony on Wednesday, April 27 at 7 p.m. at the Bridgton Community Center.

April 21, 2016, The Bridgton News, Page 5B

Lesson in bettering community

By Norah Tafuri LRMS Seventh Grade The Kineo team of Lake Region Middle School has been doing group activities after sessions of the state MEA testing each day. These group activities assist in bettering our community. I am a student involved in said activities, and I can say it was pretty fun to be a part of one.

One of the group activities, Fiber Arts, is knitting, crocheting and looming hats for the infants at the neonatal intensive care unit. Mrs. Smith and Ms. Davis taught students how to knit and crochet. Almost 20 students on the Kineo team chose to participate in this activity. Some students produced several hats in the block of time provided.

Gabe, a student in Fiber Arts, has said, “Real men knit.”

The second group made children’s books. They wrote and illustrated them on their own, from jumping frogs to lost dogs. Their inner child came out to create these stories, bursting from their hearts and finger painting the pages with nostalgia.

Another group was asked to identify an issue, and create a problem-solver to resolve the epidemic. For example, earbuds getting tangled in a laptop case. The program Sketchup was used as a way to design the object they would then 3D print.

Tyler has said, “It was a little annoying at the start, but it was fun, and towards the end it got really easy.”

Payson is creating a picture frame, and Ash a cup.

This technology is growing fast, and could be used for good. Teaching young students how to manage it is of great importance.

SPECIAL PROJECTS — As part of their Lessons in Service, LRMS students knitted and crocheted hats for infants in the neonatal intensive care unit, while other classmates built a boardwalk on a local trail.

The trails have been muddy, especially this time of year. With great teamwork and communication, the Boardwalk construction group made 10-foot, 4’x8”

boardwalks. Cutting, drilling and then assembling them, all while getting a lung-full of fresh spring air.

Our final group repaired a trail with bark mulch. They

worked very hard to do this service, a service the entire community will benefit from.

Mercedes and Ashlee agreed that this activity was very fun.

Child benefits from WinterKids fund

WEATHER TALK — Third graders at Stevens Brook Elementary School just finished up their unit on weather and Todd Gutner from WCSH 6 stopped in to talk with them! They learned about how tornados are formed and different types of weather!

WinterKids was thrilled to sponsor 13 Maine children — including a boy from Naples — with outdoor activity scholarships for the winter of 2015-2016.

Nine children benefitted from the Michael and Barbara Peisner Nordic Fund and four more were recipients of the George K. Scholarship Fund & Gear Giveaway.

The George K. Scholarship Fund & Gear Giveaway provided four children with gear to learn a new winter sport.

Created in 2013 to honor former board President, George Kiesewetter, the George K. Scholarship Fund & Gear Giveaway provides WinterKids Passports, travel vouchers, and new and gently-used equipment to Maine kids annually.

Joshua, a fifth grader from Naples, received a seasonal cross-country ski rental package from Five Fields Farm in South Bridgton.

“We are delighted to sup-

port this program by offering a season-long equipment loan,” says Tom Gyger of Five Fields Farm. “The George K. Scholarship helps encourage new skiers and we look forward to continuing to support the program.”

WinterKids is an indepen-

dent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Its mission is to help children develop healthy, lifelong habits through education and fun, outdoor winter activity. The organization delivers innovative outdoor programs for families, schools, and communities.

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Ashley McNally of Raymond, a senior at Bob Jones University in Greenville, S.C. pursuing a bachelor’s of science degree in science education, was hired before graduation as a chemistry and physics teacher at Harvest Baptist Academy in Barrigada, Guam.

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GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY — Pythagorean Lodge has been busy this spring and has helped some organizations in the Fryeburg area raise money for their projects. Pythagorean Lodge delivered a check amount of $1,134 to the Fryeburg Historical Society (above). Pictured left to right is Sally Whittaker, Rob Newton (Pythagorean treasurer), Lonnie Lewis and Wayne A. Cadman (Pythagorean Master).

Pythagorean Lodge presented a check amount of $1,610 to the Fryeburg Academy Project Graduation (below). Pictured are Rob Newton, Sheila Duane, Tracy Burke, Jen Duffy and Wayne Cadman. Pythagorean Lodge also donated $741 to Molly Ockett PTO, to help sponsor a road trip to Boston, for the eighth grade class. Pythagorean put on three breakfasts over the last months to help raise money for these organizations.

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COUNTER HELP — Experienced. Part-time positions availabe. Apply within at Mr. Butcher, 19 Sandy Creek Rd., Bridgton.

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YARD WORKER — Someone to do planting, preening and mulching. Must be dependable and hard-working. $11 an hour. Call 647-9952.

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DRIVERS ­­— CDL-A 1-year experience. Earn $1,250+ per week.

Great weekend home time. Excellent benefits & bonuses. 100% no touch/70% D&H. 888-406-9046.

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LOOKING FOR — housecleaning jobs. Years of experience, attention to detail. Excellent references. Call Jane 207-583-5833.

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FOR SALE

2005 HONDA GOLDWING — 1800. Metallic blue, Anniversary Edition (30 yrs.) 23,800 mi., one owner. Back and arm rests, trunk rack, matching Bell helmets. Price $10,500 firm. Call for more info.

ODD JOBS — By the hour, day, No texts. 207-233-9093. Serious week or job. Also power washing. inquiries only.

2t16x Free estimates. Call 627-4649.

2t15x FIREWOOD — Seasoned $260, green $225 cord. Cut, split & SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR delivered. 1/2 cord seasoned $150, — looking for plumbing and elec- green $125. Wendell Scribner, trical work in the local area. Call 583-4202.

10t14 647-8026. tf9 $5 FOR TATTERED — U.S. LAWN CARE — bark mulch in- Flag when purchasing new U.S. stalled, mowing, trees cut down, Flag 3’x5’ or larger. Maine Flag brush cutting, garage clean-outs, & Banner, Windham, 893-0339. light trucking and more. Call 595- tf46 8321.

6t16x FIREWOOD — Green. Cut, split CHUCK’S MAINTENANCE and delivered. $190 a cord. Call — If you want anything cleaned 515-0779.

8t11x up or hauled off, my trailer is 6’x10’. Call 743-9889.

4t15x GUNS AND AMMO — 22LR and 22WMR in stock, Kel Tec DAYCARE KSG shotguns in stock. Judge OASIS CHILDCARE/CASCO — 45LC/410 $359.99, Beretta 92fs Summer rate $135/wk. including $594.99, AK47 rifles and pistols breakfast, lunch and snacks. Week- starting at $649.00. Windham ly field trips, bowling, fishing, Weaponry MPC AR15. Large zip-line, bounce house and more selection of handguns, rifles and exciting activities for your child to shotguns. Class 3 FFL dealer with enjoy. See us on Facebook or con- SOT. Class 3 suppressors/silencers. tact Kelly Kaeser at 207-329-2658 Shop located in Fryeburg Village. for more information. tf13 Call cell phone 603-986-9516 to make an appointment. tf5

THE BLACK HORSE TAVERN FOR SALE FIREWOOD — $225 per — needs a full-time prep cook and full-time dishwasher. Apply in per- WESTERNMAINEFIREWOOD.com cord green. Ask about volume son, Rt. 302, Bridgton.

2t15 — Seasoned hardwood. Aged 12 discount. 2 cord minimum months or more. Cut, split and for delivery. 207-925-1138.

FOOD SERVICE — helpers and delivered. Cord $260; Half cord westernmainetimberlands.com dishwashers needed for Camp En- $150, 583-4113 or 595-5029.

tf13 core-Coda in Sweden. Full time.

55t31x Mid June through mid August.

Contact Ellen Donohue-Saltman Pietree Orchard is hiring the following seasonal at 617-325-1541 or ellen@encorecoda.com tf14 (May – December) positions: HOUSECLEANER — For 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturdays, mid-June through September. Raymond Cape. Call 908-343-4371. 2t15x

BRAY’S IS LOOKING — for bartenders, wait staff, hosts, bussers, event coordinator, kitchen staff. Apply at braysbooking@ya7t11 hoo.com or in person.

WAIT STAFF — full-time, yearround wait staff wanted for Punkin Valley Restaurant. Apply in perClassified line ads are now posted son, Route 302, West Bridgton. tf6 on our website at NO EXTRA WORK WANTED CHARGE! www.bridgton.com EXCAVATING — Have hoe, will HELP WANTED travel. Snowplowing, removal and CLEANING PERSON ­— sanding. Site work, foundations needed for Camp Encore-Coda in dug, back filling, septic systems, Sweden. Late June through mid sand, loam, gravel. Call Brad August. 15-20 hours per week, Chute, 653-4377 or 627-4560. tf3 mornings. For more information please contact James Saltman at 617-325-1541 or jamie@encorecoda.com tf14

Part-Time Farmstand

Sales Associate/Cashier Full-time Bakery/Pizza Staff

Experience a plus for either position, but we will train the right person.

7 days per week, open availability is required for both positions. Good pay, paid holidays, employee discount, health, dental benefits are available.

PIETREE ORCHARD 803 Waterford Road Sweden, Maine 04040 207-647-9419

ATTENTION

70 Fairview Drive Fryeburg, ME 04037

Family resort in Stoneham, Maine is looking for energetic, self-motivated, outgoing people for the following positions:

FRONT DESK CLERKS & HOUSEKEEPERS

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Part Time & Per Diem — All Shifts

Stop by Fryeburg Health Care Center, 70 Fairview Drive, Fryeburg, and see Deb, or visit our website at fryeburghealthcare.com for an application.

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35 Cottage Street Norway Maine 04268 207-743-8049

70 Fairview Drive Fryeburg, ME 04037

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

Full- & Part-time CRMA

If you are interested please call 207-935-3351 and ask for Kristy, or stop by Fryeburg Health Care Center, 70 Fairview Drive, Fryeburg, or visit our website at www.fryeburghealthcare.com for an application.

Benefits/Health Insurance available.

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June 29th to July 31st • Mon.–Thurs.

If interested please fill out an online application at www.progresscentermaine.org or e-mail a resume to celestewideman@progresscentermaine.org 2T15CD

Kezar Lake Watershed Association LAKE SAFETY PATROL OFFICER

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

— Responsibilities include: supervising campers ages K – 8th grade — Responsibilities include: supervision of water during camp time, and helping with swim lessons.

— Responsibilities include: Instructing age 6 to adult tennis players.

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

Most parts 2 days. Good used cars.

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

FOR RENT

CASCO — Completely furnished rooms, heat, lights & cable TV included. $125 weekly. No pets. Call cell, 207-595-4946. tf46

BRIDGTON — 2-bedroom, second-floor apartment. Full bath, kitchen, living room. Close to downtown. Utilities included: trash, water, sewer, snow removal and heating fuel. First & security, $750 monthly. No pets. Call 603494-0325. tf14

FOR RENT

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

AVAILABLE SOON — Small brick home near Denmark/Bridgton town line with master bedroom, office/guest room, bath with walk-in shower, open living/dining/kitchen area with appliances.

Immaculate, efficient and newlypainted. Tile & Berber carpets throughout. Full basement with w/d hookups. Plowing, lawn care & water included. Looking for quiet, nonsmoking tenant(s) with no pets. $875/mo. plus utilities. Call Brickwoods FMI 207-452-2441.

tf15 CONDO — Slopeside at Shawnee Peak. Beautiful, 2000 sq. ft., 3-level condo. Fully furnished and nicely decorated. Enjoy lake views and cool mountain breezes this summer. $1400/month plus utilities. Call 671-8189.

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Summer Help Wanted Raymond Recreation Association is in need of a

Red Cross Certified Lifeguard for swim lessons in Raymond.

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

Please Contact Beth Clark at 650-1046 FMI.

Dependable, Hard Worker Wanted!

Busy landscape/mowing company wants experienced workers who are familiar with running power equipment and can back up a truck and trailer.

Duties include everything from mowing/trimming to new landscape installs and maintenance.

Good license, reliable transportation, nonsmoking environment. We will pay well for experienced help.

Respond with references, work history and contact information.

Please call: 452-2989

HELP WANTED SEASONAL JOB FOR CANOE RENTAL COMPANY Ideal for students and people with winter employment. Must be 18 or older, with clean driving record. Bonus package offered.

SACO RIVER CANOE & KAYAK P.O. Box 100, 1009 Main St., Fryeburg, Maine 935-2369 • info@sacorivercanoe.com

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HELP WANTED

Part-time Experienced Freelance

CONTRIBUTING WRITER Must be capable of taking photos and meeting deadlines. Coverage of Fryeburg municipal boards and SAD 72 School Board required.

Send resume to: The Bridgton News P.O. Box 244, Bridgton, ME 04009 or e-mail bnews@roadrunner.com

The UMBRELLA FACTORY SUPERMARKET Now taking applications for employment.

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

Apply in person at The Umbrella Factory.

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

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

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STATION ELEVATION 560 FT.

Day

Mon. Tues.

Wed. Thurs.

Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon.

This is a part-time position and hours of service can be somewhat flexible. However the goal is to ensure coverage on weekends, holidays and other periods of highest activity on the lake. An established and cooperative relationship with the Maine Warden Service has proven most beneficial to meeting these objectives. Prior law enforcement experience is highly-desired, but not necessary. Effective communication skills and the capacity to engage residents and visitors to Lovell in a positive manner are essential.

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VEHI­CLES FOR SALE

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

This is a seasonal position sponsored by the Kezar Lake Watershed Association (KLWA). Primary responsibility is to provide a visible and positive presence on Kezar Lake while monitoring boating activity and other recreational use. While the Safety Patrol Officer does not have formal enforcement authority, he/she is expected to provide guidance on basic regulations and boating safety. This would include limits of speed, distance from shoreline and the requirements of annual boat registration. The Officer will, on occasion, provide assistance to stranded boaters and communicate with other state or local authorities when additional support is required. The KLWA maintains a 17-foot patrol boat outfitted for use by the Safety Patrol Officer.

Kezar Lake Watershed Association PO Box 88, Lovell, ME 04051

RED’S FIREWOOD — Cut, split and delivered. Any amounts.

Call 615-6342 for details. tf35

Lovell Recreation Openings Summer Camp Counselor Positions

FULL-TIME, PART-TIME AND PER DIEM $11/HR – Here We Grow Again… The Progress Center has several full-and part-time DSP positions in the Western Maine region. Must be at least 18 years, have a HS diploma or GED, reliable transportation and pass a background check. DSP certification and current CRMA certification is preferred and ELIGIBLE FOR A $200 SIGN-ON BONUS! We are willing to train the right candidates looking for a career in this field.

Must be willing to work at least one shift per weekend. TPC offers a generous benefit package and paid time off (PTO).

FIREWOOD — Green. Cut, split and delivered. $190 a cord. Call 515-0779.

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

$200 SIGN-ON BONUS

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS

JERRY’S SPORTS SHOP — in Denmark is reopened and fully stocked again. Full line of hunting and fishing gear. Call before coming 207-452-2320.

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Applicants interested in both positions are strongly encouraged to apply.

Must be able to work weekends. Positions start immediately.

Please e-mail your resume to: BeckyEvergreenV@fairpoint.net 1T16CD

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

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

FOR SALE

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Discriminatory Advertising under the Fair Housing Act

FAMILY RESORT — in Stoneham, Me. is looking for energetic, self-motived outgoing people for the following positions: Front desk clerks and housekeepers. Applicants interested in both positions are strongly encouraged to apply.

Must be able to work weekends.

Positions start immediately. Please e-mail your resume to BeckyEvergreenV@fairpoint.net 1t16

WORK WANTED

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

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

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

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

HELP WANTED

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

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

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Date 4/11 4/12 4/13 4/14 4/15 4/16 4/17 4/18

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SNOWFALL TOTALS 2015-16 Dec...........6.4" Jan.........10.1" Feb.........15.0" Mar..........4.2" Apr..........5.3" Total......41.0"

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Classifieds FOR RENT

BRIDGTON — Single-bedroom apartment, convenient location.

No dogs. Off-street parking. Utilities included. $775 month plus 1-month security deposit, references a must. Contact Shannon 207461-0025 or Victor 207-650-8071.

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April 21, 2016, The Bridgton News, Page 7B

Morrison Center expands services

YARD SALES

GARAGE SALE — Naples, Saturday, April 23, 9-3. 21 Liberty Rd., (Rte. 35), Firelane 94. Tools, sporting goods, household, (Continued from Page 4B) collectables. Rain or shine. 1t16x and families as they respond MOVING SALE — Something to the challenging demands for everyone. Sat. & Sun., April 23 and realities of securing & 24, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 109 Lyons appropriate, safe, and caring Point Rd., Gray.

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we are thrilled to be expanding our services to Western Maine. We look forward to providing a top-notch residential option for adults with BUSINESS SERVICES disabilities to live independently while receiving a full loved ones.”

HEAP HAULERS — Towing 3-FAMILY YARD SALE — Executive Director Mark spectrum of support.” service. Cash paid for junk cars. Furniture, dishes, swimming pool, Residential Services will Call 655-5963. tf12 sewing machines, baby things, Ryder adds, “As an agency,

PAINTING — Interior and exterior, fully insured, free estimates, 28 years experience.

Power washing available. Dirigo Custom Painting, 743-9889. 4t15x

WANTED

A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That

120 seats with function room and dance floor. Delivery and office space. $3,250 a month. Lovely water and mountain views. Located at 656 North High Street, Bridgton.

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

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

Turnkey restaurant with lounge for rent.

Contact 647-4505.

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DENMARK SELF-STORAGE

(207) 329-8714 Sebago, ME

es. The Center serves individuals of all ages who have a variety of developmental disabilities including cerebral palsy, neurological disorders, seizure disorders, head injuries, genetic disorders, and autism spectrum. With locations in Scarborough, Wells, and Portland, the Center serves more than 200 children and adults through its diverse programs including: early childhood services, a K-12 Special Purpose School, Adult Community Support Services, Case Management for adults and children, Integrated Therapy Services, and a Shared Living Option.

JDN ENTERPRISES

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207-452-2157

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MIKE VACCHIANO

Buying and Offering US Coins Gold & Silver Bullion

10' x 10' Unit $50.00 per month TF16CD

Sealcoating Crack Filling PROPERTY SERVICES SPRING CLEANUPS

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

baby clothes, toys, PlayStations, karaoke machine, Halloween to Christmas decorations. Everything cheap. Rt. 302 next to old Don’s TV. 1t16x

be available throughout Oxford, Cumberland and York Counties.

Originally established as the Cerebral Palsy Center in 1956, the Morrison Center has empowered Maine residents of all ages and abilities for 60 years with educational, training, and support servic-

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

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

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

• Tree Removal • Logging • Fully Insured

• Lots cleared • Buying Standing Timber

Dealers in Fine and Exotic Firearms FFL Class 3 / SOT

Bob Mitchell

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

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICE? THE BRIDGTON NEWS

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

CONSULT OUR LISTING OF BUSINESS SERVICES AND LET AN EXPERT DO THE JOB! ACCOUNTANTS Chandel Associates Accounting, Taxes Audits, Full Service Payroll 3 Elm St., Bridgton Office 647-5711

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

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

Servicemaster Prof. Carpet Cleaning – Home/Office Lake Region Docks, LLC Installation/Removal/Maintenance Fire/Smoke Damage Restoration Fully insured – All your dock needs 1-800-244-7630 207-539-4452 (207) 376-6681 (207) 408-6645 TLC Home Maintenance Co. email: mbholden@roadrunner.com Professional Cleaning and Property Management ELECTRICIANS ALARMS Housekeeping and much more 583-4314 Bosworth Electric Inc. WAM-ALARM Systems Quality electrical contractor Installation, Service, Monitoring Commercial/Industrial/Residential COMPUTERS Burglar-Fire-Temperature Sensors Generators/Todd Bosworth/207-838-6755 Free Security Survey 647-2323 Grammy Geek bosworthelectricinc@hotmail.com Tech support for seniors (jr’s too) APPLIANCE REPAIR D. M. Electric Inc. & Sons 1-1 support at your home Dennis McIver, Electrical Contractor Malware & virus removal/PC repair Jones Appliance Service/Repair LLC Free pick-up & delivery 207-310-0289 Residential/Commercial/Industrial Quality service you deserve Licensed in Maine & New Hampshire All major brands Ms. C’s Computer Repair Bridgton 207-647-5012 jonesappliances@aol.com 647-4432 Virus and spyware removal J.P. Gallinari Electric Co. PC repairs 207-228-5279 ATTORNEYS Residential - Commercial - Industrial 27 Zion Hill Road, Bridgton Aerial - Auger - Lifting Service Shelley P. Carter, Attorney Naples Computer Services Bridgton 647-9435 Law Office of Shelley P. Carter, PA PC repair/upgrades – on-site service 110 Portland St., Fryeburg, ME 04037 Virus and spy-ware removal McIver Electric 935-1950 www.spcarterlaw.com Home and business networking “Your on time every time electricians” 221 Portland Rd, Bridgton Video security systems Michael G. Friedman, Esq., PA 71 Harrison Rd., Naples 207-693-3746 647-3664 132 Main St. www.mciverelectric.net P.O. Box 10, Bridgton, ME 04009 CONTRACTORS 647-8360 R.W. Merrill Electrical Contractor Jones & Matthews, PA Certified Public Accountants Accounting and taxes Roosevelt Trail Prof. Bldg.

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

Hastings Malia, PA 376 Main Street – PO Box 290 Fryeburg, ME 04037 935-2061 www.hastings-law.com

CARETAKERS Caretake America Managing and Patrolling Kevin Rogers, Owner/Manager Rte. 35, Naples 693-6000

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

CARPETING

Jeff Hadley Builder Remodeling, Additions Tile work, Wood flooring Kitchens, Drywall, Painting 30 yrs experience 583-4460 jhadley44@gmail.com Quality Custom Carpentry From start to finish and from old to new Jeff Juneau Naples 207-655-5903

DANCE INSTRUCTION

David K. Moynihan Master Electrician Licensed ME & NH Bridgton 647-8016

EXCAVATION JDN Enterprises Septic systems, Water lines Site work, Drainage 207-647-8146

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

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

DENTAL SERVICES

EXERCISE/FITNESS

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

Thurlow’s Carpet & Home Center Sales & Service Meadow Rd. (Sandy Creek Junction) Bridgton Dental Hygiene Care, PA Bridgton 647-5562, 800-310-5563 Complete comprehensive oral hygiene care Infants – Seniors www.thurlowscarpet.com Most dental insurances, MaineCare 647-4125 bdhc@myfairpoint.net CHIMNEY LINING The Clean Sweep LLC Chimney Cleaning Service Supaflu and Stainless Steel Chimney lining and relining Dana Richardson 935-2501

24 hour Emergency Service Residential & Commercial Harrison 583-2986 Fax 583-4882

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

FLOORING Bolsters Decorating Center Carpet – vinyl – ceramic Always free decorating consulting bolsters@megalink.net 9 Market Sq., So. Paris 207-743-9202

Mountain View Dentistry FOUNDATIONS Dr. Leslie A. Elston Cosmetic/restorative & Family Dentistry Henry’s Concrete Construction 207-647-3628 Foundations, Slabs, Floors MountainViewDentistryMaine.com Harrison Tel. 583-4896

FOUNDATIONS J. B. Concrete Bill O’Brien Poured Foundations 207-647-5940

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

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

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

Roberts Overhead Doors Commercial/residential – free estimates PAINTING CONTRACTORS Now offering Master Card & Visa Jerry’s Painting Service 207-595-2311 Quality Painting – Interior/Exterior HANDYMAN Fully Insured – Free Estimates 207-527-2552 Advantage Handyman/Home Repair Finish carpentry-install/repair doors-painting Webber Painting & Restoration www.advantagehandymanandhomerepair.com Interior & Exterior Painting Repairs, updates, mold washing 207-583-0440 Estimates & Insured (207)831-8354

HEATING

Bass Heating Oil Burner Service Sales and Installations Waterford (207) 595-8829 Thurlow’s Carpet & Home Center Monitor Heaters Sales & Service Meadow Rd. (Sandy Creek Junction) Bridgton 647-5562, 800-310-5563 www.thurlowscarpet.com

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

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

PLUMBING & HEATING Collins Plumbing & Heating Inc. Specializing in repair service in The Lake Region 647-4436

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

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

Fully insured Free estimates Darryl & Doug Hunt 693-5060

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

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

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

SURVEYORS F. Jonathan Bliss, P.L.S. Bliss & Associates Surveying, Land Planning 693 Main St, Lovell 207-925-1468 blissinc@fairpoint.net Maine Survey Consultants, Inc. Land info services – Surveys Boundary/Topographic/Flood elevation PO Box 485, Harrison, Maine Off: 583-6159 D. A. Maxfield Jr. PLS Over 10,000 surveys on file

TRAVEL AGENCY

Ken Karpowich Plumbing Repairs/Installation/Remodeling Getaway Travel and Tours, LLC Master Plumber in ME & NH Over 20 years experience Over 20 years experience 207-925-1423 Making travel dreams come true PROPERTY MANAGEMENT www.getawaytravelandtours.com PO Box 402, Harrison, 207-583-8150 Clement Bros. Lawn and Landscape TREE SERVICE Organic lawn & garden maintenance Shoreline restoration Creative stonework, property watch Q-Team & Cook’s Tree Service Removal-pruning-cabling-chipping Snowplowing & sanding 207-693-6646 www.clementbros.com Stump grinding-bucket work-bobcat Crane-licensed & fully insured Q Team 693-3831 or Cook’s 647-4051 REAL ESTATE Toll free 207-693-3831 www.Q-Team.com Chalmers Real Estate 100 Main St., Bridgton Rice Tree Service – Sheldon Rice Tel. 647-3311 Complete tree service – free estimates Removal-prune-chipping-stump grinding Kezar Realty Licensed and insured Homes, Land & Vacation Rentals Utility and Landscape Arborist Lovell Village 207-925-1500 Waterford ME – 583-2474 KezarRealty.com

Lakes Region Properties “At the Lights in Naples” Waterfront, Residential Commercial & Land Southern Maine Retirement Services 207-693-7000 Medicare Supplements & Prescription Plans Oberg Agency Life and Senior Dental Insurance 150 Main St., Bridgton 1-866-886-4340 Residential, Business, Lake Shore Property KENNELS 132 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858 Bridgton Veterinary Kennels Boarding ROOFING Route 117, Bridgton, Me. Tel. 647-8804 JDN Enterprises

LAWN CARE

SELF STORAGE

Shingles – Roofs replaced New construction – Repairs Bridgton 207-647-8146

RUBBISH SERVICE ABC Rubbish Weekly Pick-up Container Service Tel. 743-5417 AM Enterprises Inc. Trash & snow removal Serving Harrison & Bridgton ameinc@outlook.com 207-749-2850

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

Top Notch Tree Service, LLC All aspects of tree care & removal Fully-licensed and insured Excellent references 207-357-WOOD (9663)

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

By Appointment 693-3135 Rozzie May Animal Alliance Low cost spay/neuter Dogs Conway clinic Cats mobile pickup NH & ME Oxf. Cty residents may qualify for funds www.rozziemay.org 603-447-1373

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Help make a memory

To The Editor: Time is short and money is needed! The Lake Region High School Band, despite heroic fundraising efforts (pancake breakfasts, bottle drives, paranormal benefit shows, trivia night) is still coming up short for its April 28-30 trip to New York City.

These are great kids with a tremendous work ethic and this trip will broaden horizons for them in unbelievable ways. Under the leadership of Band Director, Dr. Paul Greenstone, they will experience firsthand top-notch musicianship on Broadway, at the Metropolitan Opera, at a workshop designed especially for them with a nationally-recognized youth conductor (Dr. Peter Boonshaft of Hofstra University) and will perform for the public in New York City.

If you have enjoyed the free concerts performed by these kids at school, at the October Homecoming Parade, at the Memorial Day and Veterans’ Day ceremonies in the district’s towns, at the Bridge Dedication or Tree Lighting ceremonies, you realize how much the LRHS Band adds to the fiber of life in our small towns.

Please help out any way you can. Take an ad out in the next concert program or write a check. No donation is too small. Checks may be sent to LRHS Band, c/o

Dr. Paul Greenstone at 1877 Roosevelt Trail, Naples, ME 04055. Please help!

Andrea Dacko LRHS Band supporter

Burned to the ground

To The Editor: My dear friend and coworker, Angie Whipple and her family of nine, recently lost everything to a house fire. It happened last Tuesday in Hiram. The house burned to the ground at 281 Bray Ridge, they lost three beloved dogs to the fire, as well. We are hoping to raise money to assist this family in this desperate time of need. If you wish to help, contact Angie at 286-5716 or 281 Bray Ridge, Hiram, ME 04041, or Jaclyn Scott at blondpwr39@att.net or 595-8664.

Jaclyn Scott Bridgton

What goes around

To The Editor: I’m confused. As a Sebago taxpayer, I thought we approved, via a January vote, pursuing the state procedures for withdrawing from SAD 61, as well as $25,000 to support that effort. How is it that one of the first requests from this account was for $2,500 to fight the renovation of Crooked River School?

No matter how noble a cause or not, isn’t that a diversion of funds from an approved cause to one never approved by the voters? What will happen if that $2,500 is needed

Public Notice

TOWN OF WATERFORD CEMETERY CLEANUP

A PERMANENT PLACE — The Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce would like to thank everyone who attended the ribbon cutting for Maine Event Prom Project Gown Giveaway on Saturday, April 9, in the upstairs room at Beth’s Café. Pictured, left to right, Dan Harden of Sunrise Management, Veronica Kugelman of Squeaky Clean Laundromat, Nancy Hawkins, Rebecca Hawkins, Betty Smith, Christine Bradstreet, Beth Doonan, Laura McCabe and Brendon Cook of Bridgton Community Center. later for its intended purpose?

I’m confused. We were told that the goal was not really to withdraw from the school district, but to use the process as a negotiating tool.

Upon approval of the previously mentioned $2,500, one Withdrawal Committee member is quoted as saying to the School Board chairman, “This means war.” That declaration is not a negotiating tactic, but an engagement to fight.

I’m confused. I thought we were seeking to maintain a school in Sebago for as long as possible. How does denying another district town a reasonable proposal (second vote) for renovating their school help Sebago in the future? If the withdrawal process proves not to be feasible, how likely will the voters from other towns support the reconstruction of Sebago Elementary School when its

Please remove all old flowers and accessories from the Waterford Cemeteries by May 1, 2016. AFTER that date, they will be removed at the Sexton’s discretion.

William Haynes Sexton

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Birthwise Midwifery School Accreditation

time comes? Regardless of what happens, the life span of the current SES facilities is quickly coming to an end and planning for the next phase should begin within the next five years, or sooner. What goes around comes around.

I’m not confused about the need to get on with the withdrawal process to determine if it is feasible. I hear repeatedly that Sebago is a “cash cow” because we put $3 million into the district and they cannot afford to lose us. Maybe or maybe not.

The point is not what we pay for our current services, but what would an alternative plan cost us. The cash cow talk is just that, talk.

Until the research is done, there is nothing to say and we must resist inflammatory comments that might come back to bite us later.

Jerry Holt Sebago

To The Editor: Bridgtonians interested in helping the local food pantry fulfill its mission are urged to attend the Board of Selectmen (BOS) meeting on Tuesday, April 26 at 5 p.m. in the meeting room in the lower level of the municipal building.

The BOS have summoned officials of the food pantry to

their meeting to discuss the citizens’ initiative that would provide additional funding to this important service. The petition seeks additional annual food pantry funding of $10,000 through a $1.50 rise in the property tax paid by the owner of a property assessed at $150,000. The typical tax bill will go up by less than 5 cents per day on an average property in Bridgton for just the 2016-17 fiscal year.

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Public Notice

The Harrison Board of Appeals will meet on Thursday, April 28, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. at the Fire Station Community Room to review a Shoreland Zoning Variance Application submitted by Brian Williams, Village Tie-Up, 29 Main Street, Tax Map 45, Lot 74, Harrison, Maine, requesting a dimensional variance to their existing dock.

A Site Walk will be performed at 6:30 pm.

On March 23, 2016, the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council (MEAC) Board of Directors voted to renew the accreditation of the Birthwise Midwifery School.

Birthwise Midwifery School, located at 24 South High St., Bridgton, ME 04009, has been granted re-accreditation for a period of five (5) years from March 23, 2016 to March 23, 2021.

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s/Mary M. Tremblay, Assistant CEO PUBLIC NOTICE

Towns of Casco/Otisfield

NOTICE OF BID OPPORTUNITY Pleasant Lake Dam Reconstruction

Public Notice

The Towns of Casco and Otisfield invite your bids for the reconstruction of the Pleasant Lake Dam.

Planning Board

Bid packets may be picked up at the Casco Town Office at 635 Meadow Road.

TOWN OF LOVELL The Lovell Planning Board will conduct a Public Hearing on a Proposed Conditional Use Permit for Tax Map 08, Lot 006, at 79 Old Waterford Road, on May 4th, 2016. Landscaping Services Base, Home Occupation II.

PROUD MOMENT — Ginny Halligan of Bridgton is pictured here with her grandson, U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Alexander Schiavi, who received his Pilot Wings of Gold at ceremonies conducted at the Naval Air Station in Kingsville, Texas on March 18. Designated a Naval Aviator, Lt. Schiavi will be stationed at the Marine Corp Air Station Mirimar, San Diego, Calif., where he is assigned to fly the F-18 Super Hornet.

The fee for the bid packet is $100.00.

An on-site inspection will take place on April 27, 2016, at 11:00 a.m.

The hearing will be held at the Town Office starting at 7:00 p.m.

Interested persons should plan to attend or submit written comments to the Planning Board, PO Box 236, Center Lovell, ME 04016, in advance of the hearing.

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Bids are due at the Casco Town Office by 4:30 p.m. on May 16, 2016.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice

There will not be a public opening.

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AGENDA Public Hearing Casco Planning Board April 25, 2016 Casco Community Center 940 Meadow Road 7:00 P.M.

REQUEST FOR 3-YEAR MOWING CONTRACT 2016–2019

1. Call to Order 2. The Town of Casco has submitted an application for Site Plan approval to allow for the construction of a new Town Office on property known as Map 38, Lot 33 and commonly known as 635-637 Meadow Road. The property is located in the Village Zone. This matter is a continuation from the April 11, 2016 Planning Board meeting.

3. Other.

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TOWN OF NAPLES Public Hearing

The Board of Selectpersons will hold a meeting on May 2, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office Building located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda: 1. An application for a Liquor License for The Galley Restaurant & Pub, located at 327 Roosevelt Trail.

2. A Special Amusement Permit for The Galley Restaurant & Pub. 3. An application for a Liquor License for Merced’s on Brandy Pond, located at 770 Roosevelt Trail.

4. An application for a Liquor License for Rick’s Café, located at 852 Roosevelt Trail.

5. A Special Amusement Permit for Rick’s Café.

Public welcome.

Food Pantry funding

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The Town of Brownfield is accepting sealed bid proposals for mowing at the Town Office, Community Center, Baseball Field, Outer Baseball Field, Dunn Memorial Park, Bean Spring Park and Boat Ramp Area at Burnt Meadow Pond. Please include proof of insurance with your sealed bid.

All bid proposals for this 3-year contract are to be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Mowing Bid” to the Town of Brownfield, 82 Main Street, Brownfield, ME 04010 by May 3, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.

For more information, please contact Frank at 207-935-2152 or Julie at 207-935-2007, Ext. 200.

Public Hearing

The Naples Planning Board will be holding a meeting at 15 Village Green Lane on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. On the agenda: 1.) An application for an outdoor entertainment permit sponsored by the Naples Museum & Info Center for a Flea Market/Sale, to be held on the Village Green on June 30th.

2.) An application for an outdoor entertainment permit submitted by Merry Watson for the Wheels & Water Transportation show to be held on June 17th-19th at 97 State Park Road.

3.) An application for a minor subdivision submitted by Thomas Rayner to split property found on Tax Map U26, Lot 4B, known as 88 Lake House Road into two separate lots.

Public welcome

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TOWN OF DENMARK

The Town of Brownfield reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

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INVITATION TO BID Salt/Sand Shed Re-roofing Bids

LEGAL AD

The Town of Denmark is seeking bids for the shingling of the town’s existing sand/salt shed.

M.S.A.D. #61 COPIER/PRINTER REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL PART ONE – M.S.A.D. #61 is seeking a qualified, professional, customer-service-driven company to provide service and supply for existing, school-owned photocopy equipment (Toshiba and Ricoh) and printers (HP and Brother).

PART TWO – M.S.A.D. 61 is seeking a qualified, professional, customer-service-driven company to furnish, service and supply multifunction photocopiers.

Proposals must be received at the address below no later than 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 23, 2016. It is the bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure that the proposal is physically submitted to M.S.A.D. #61 prior to the time and date specified. For a bid packet request please contact Ramona T. Torres at 647-3048, ext. 525.

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The Town is seeking bid proposals for the replacement of the existing asphalt shingle roofing, as well as any minor repairs to the sheathing, and disposal of the roofing materials removed from the shed. Specifications for the project are available from the Denmark Town Office, or on the Town of Denmark’s website: www.denmarkmaine.org The proposals must be received by the Denmark Town Office no later than 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 27, 2016.

Proposals will be opened at the Denmark Board of Selectmen’s meeting that night. The Selectmen will choose a bid that is most advantageous to the Town, on the basis of price, the quality of the merchandise, suitability of the merchandise, and service reputation of the vendor, and therefore may not necessarily mean the lowest bid.

The vendor selected must be able to complete the project no later than June 24, 2016. The Town of Denmark reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bid proposals.

The Town of Denmark is an equal opportunity employer.

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Letters

Letters to the editor

Opinion & Comment

April 21, 2016, The Bridgton News, Page 9B

Small World

by Henry Precht BN Columnist

A rant: Taxes, greed and politics

Eleven and a half million confidential documents were hacked from the files of a law firm in Panama and delivered to a German news organization, which distributed them among many other news outfits. As a consequence, one prime minister (Iceland) has resigned and several others may be compromised, including Mr. Cameron of Great Britain.

Why? Well, because those files largely pertained to the setting up of offshore, empty shell corporations — largely in small British dependencies (ex-colonies). So what? you ask. Well, an empty shell doesn’t do real business — that is, oversee distribution of products or manufacturing in the dependency. It is a recipient of funds and a distributor of same. It is ideal for money laundering of illicit money or, frequently, for avoiding taxes.

So far, no big American names have appeared on the list of suspected miscreants. Why not? It seems that an Americans can obtain the same offshore services here at home. Delaware and Wyoming have been mentioned as facilitators of these taxdodging deals. Small states, both of them derive useful income from the registration of businesses — real or fake.

What difference does it make to the average taxpayer? Can he/she benefit? If that’s you, don’t get your hopes up. The option is open only to those with abundant funds and access RANT, Page 10B

GUEST SPEAKER — The Bridgton Lions Club welcomed Wendy Congers as their guest speaker at their April 11 meeting. Wendy is co-owner of Connecting Companions, which provides in-home nonmedical eldercare, such as transportation, companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, overnight stays and respite care.

These services help seniors maintain an independent life and allow them to remain in their home. Some of the Lions have used Connecting Companions to provide care for family members and gave high praise for their services. Connecting Companions is locally owned and located in Bridgton. Wendy is a former Lions Club member and is currently a member of the Bridgton Community Center Board of Directors. In the photo above, George Lariviere, Lions Club president, is presenting Wendy with a Certificate of Appreciation.

Anyone present will be given an opportunity to present their personal perspectives on the issues.

The Bridgton Food Pantry (Continued from Page 8B) is a 501(c)3 organization — viewers alike will learn many tax-free donations and volunimportant facts about this teers always welcome. important effort to strengthen Penni Robbins, Director Bridgton’s safety net.

Bridgton Food Bank

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Medicare nugget

By Stan Cohen Medicare Volunteer Counselor In March, the Associated Press reported on a new experiment being launched by Medicare. It is called “Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement,” an effort to raise quality and lower costs.

Hip and knee replacements are the most common inpatient surgery for beneficiaries, and “Medicare will be using financial rewards and penalties to foster coordination among hospitals, doctors, and rehab centers.

The new system goes into place in 67 metro areas across the country that are home to millions of beneficiaries and around 800 hospitals. Patients can still choose their doctors and hospitals, but if the concept works, patients will see smoother coordination as they leave the hospital and take on the challenges of recovery and rehab.”

Medicare paid for more than 400,000 hip and knee replacements in 2014, at a cost of $7 billion to taxpayers for the hospitalizations alone. All providers will continue to get their regular reimbursements from Medicare, but at the end of the year, hospitals will be held accountable for the total cost of care over a 90-day period. Hospitals will be able to share bonuses with rehab centers and other providers, creating an incentive to work together. The joint replacement experiment is projected to save Medicare $343 million over five years, and could be expanded nationwide.”

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

SIGN OF SPRING — It’s spring for sure as Ramsfarm in Denmark recently welcomed 20 baby goats. Ramsfarm is very busy getting cheese ready for the Bridgton Farmers’ Market, which opens the first Saturday in May from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year, the market offers EBT shoppers Snap Dollars to use at veggie vendors.

When history fills the house

At 91 my mother, Mary McLaughlin, told us she didn’t want to go through another winter in Lovell. She did not want to move in with any of her children, several of whom invited her, and picked an assisted-living facility in Quincy, Mass. near my sister, Kathy. We persuaded her to just take her essentials and move in there last November, after which we would sort through and pack up whatever else she wanted to keep. Then, we would each take whatever items we each wished to have and leave the rest for our nephew, who is leasing the house, to keep or dispose of as he wished.

I took a steamer trunk, a suitcase, and boxes — all filled with family memorabilia. Now, the musty smell of pictures and keepsakes permeates my house. On my dining room table and in my office are piles of photos, some professionally produced in cardboard frames now crumbling with age, and some smaller, curled-up, black-and-whites from nowextinct Polaroid cameras. When I’m done, I’ll take them all to Quincy so my mother can identify the people, places, and times depicted. If I don’t, that information will die with her.

I remember my father’s friend, Gerry Hurley, pulling them from his Polaroid, peeling off a layer, then swiping a pungent, chemical-soaked cylinder over each photo’s surface and waiting for it do dry. Sections the chemical didn’t cover have turned brown, but I can see my brother Danny and myself swimming in Little Sebago Lake where our two families rented a huge camp for two weeks around 1959 or so.

There were few photos of my mother or her siblings until she was a teenager and her brothers were in uniform during World War II. Maybe they couldn’t afford a camera. I’ll have to ask her about that. There’s a Medford High School yearbook from 1942, the year my mother graduated, but no wedding photos because she eloped with my father while he was home on leave in 1943. There were faded shots of my older brother and sister when they were toddlers, then several professional group shots of our growing family with five, then six, then seven, then eight of us through the fifties and sixties. I remembered posing for those and trying to hold a smile as my cheeks cramped.

In one photo were assembled guests at a wedding from the late forties or early Fifties. My mother and father, my maternal grandmother and grandfather, as well as my Uncle Joe and his wife Pat. Seated front-row-center is greatgrandmother Kate McDonnell, who I think died before I was born. She married my great-grandfather, Peter Haggerty, after each had emigrated, separately, from County Mayo, Ireland

Front Row Seat

by Tom McLaughlin BN Columnist in the 1870s. They met in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania and married. Peter worked in the coal mines there and died of black lung at 40, after which Kate moved with her young son, my grandfather, John Haggerty Sr., to the Boston area so he wouldn’t work in the mines. The oldest item from the trunk is a diploma from Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Roxbury, Mass. earned by John Haggerty in 1903 when he completed eighth grade. There’s also an American flag, but I don’t know if it’s from his funeral in 1957 or my father’s 20 years later. In 2009 when John Haggerty’s son, my Uncle Joe Haggerty was 90 and my mother 85, I took them to Ireland to try and find where Peter and Kate had come from. It was a grand trip and we found two places we believe were where they lived in Crossmolina, County Mayo.

There are copies of the San Francisco Examiner and San Francisco Chronicle editions from Aug. 14, 1945 with the bold headlines: “JAPS QUIT!” and “TOKYO SAYS ‘WE WILL QUIT” respectively. My mother had moved there to work because my father’s ship had departed from there to Okinawa months earlier and would soon return. Next to the paper was a scrapbook with receipts, menus and other souvenirs from San Francisco venues, most of which had come unfastened from its crumbling pages.

Teaching 20th century U.S. History, I emphasized that WWII was that century’s pivotal event — politically, of course, but also personally for millions. It’s not likely my mother and father would have married and produced me or my siblings if he hadn’t pressed her before going off to combat with the plea so many other young women heard: “Let’s marry now because I might not live through it.” She’s told me since that she didn’t really want to get married but gave in when he said that. Fifteen million American men returned in 1945 and started begetting us Baby Boomers.

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

Autism anxiety

To The Editor: There has been a staggering 38% increase in documented autism in children in 10 years. Many in the community are concerned about the trend and what it means for the future. In a recent study conducted on behalf of the Federal DHHS, it was determined that 1 in 68 children have been diagnosed as having some form of autism or intellectual disability. It further reported that there continues to be many children who are in need of services and support, both now and as they grow into adolescence and adulthood. It has no cure. It will be ongoing and speaks to the fact there are many individuals, who are faced with a daily struggle to lead active lives and their families, who will be faced with the emotional and financial stresses that become increasingly difficult.

Meanwhile, the governor and the State Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), using various rule changes, continue to look for ways to cut services to the needy with an “act now and worry later about the consequences attitude.” This particular situation is yet another in a series of DHHS proposed cuts to services, except this time they chose to pick on the autistic and intellectually dis-

FIRST LADY OF BALDWIN — Baldwin Selectmen (left to right) Olin Thomas, Bob Flint and Jeff Sanborn presented Ruth “Sukey” Wood with the Boston Post Cane on Wednesday, April 13 at her home in Baldwin. She turned 96 years old on Sept. 17, 2015.

Although born in Sebago, she has lived in Baldwin since her marriage to Leroy F. Wood.

There were 13 of her family and friends at the presentation. abled population. This was neatly done by the department by proposing to change their rules quickly and quietly.

The families have responded. After starting a citizeninitiated petition, the issue found its way to a legislative committee and concerned legislators helped craft LD 1682, a bill to place a moratorium on rule changes until

the situation could be properly assessed. In a bipartisan vote in the House of 83-64, it was passed and it appeared there would be a moratorium.

There was hope for progress — that is until Governor LePage vetoed the bill and subsequently the House ultimately failed to override the action. This killed the bill and the moratorium.

I thought maybe LePage

had some logical well-thought out reasoning for vetoing the legislation, but I was wrong.

Instead, in his veto letter, he wrote, “This bill would erode his (administrative) flexibility and infringe on the authority of the chief executive in the interest of election-year pandering.” Come on governor…these are peoples’ lives you are playing politics with.

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(Continued from Page 9B) Now let’s take a closer look at the failed override of the veto. The vote was pretty much along party lines with an 83-66 vote coming up short of the 2/3 necessary to override the veto. Most Republicans, even our local representatives, sided with the governor. I guess this says something about the political environment when, at the detriment of the people, our elected representatives feel it necessary to side with party bosses for the wrong reasons.

I would suggest that it is time for us to think more independently.

Jane Riseman Harrison

Fact or fiction

To The Editor: I was interested in reading the story on the paranormal and don’t know if I would ever be brave enough to spend a night at the Admiral Peary Inn in Fryeburg. Toby Hartford, Toni London, Tim Michaud, Phil York, Dan Scott, Donna Pearce and Kassie Scott are not the only people I’ve talked to recently who have witnessed shadow people from the past, like that little girl with the pigtails who screamed for help in an open window when her father, in a moment of anger, overturned a table with burning candles, thus managing to burn the house down, as well as the inhabitants. My friends and relatives (all of whom will remain anonymous for fear that I too will soon become a spectral ghost) have presented me much evidence that old recondite ancestors appear, disappear and reappear in one’s life for a reason, presenting an eternal chal-

lenge to knowledge. I confess. I do not always know what is fact and/or fiction.

I wonder why ghosts appear so often at night and yet leave at the light of daybreak. And yes, old spectral entities whisper, open and close real and metaphorical doors and windows.

They love to play hide and seek. George Santayana proclaimed, “that those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”

Indeed, I long to hear what the ghosts of my past have to say. I want to remember the past so I can learn from their mistakes, yet apply all that they did well to the present so that the best survives into the next generations. Yes, I have a desire for old ghosts to teach me to navigate my own journey from the past into an unknown future.

A few days ago, I returned from a trip to Montgomery, Ala. for an annual family pilgrimage to the Foster plantation house in Union Springs, Ala. This plantation is where my grandfather Foster grew up. Once upon a time, it was said that my Foster ancestors owned 37,000 acres of Alabama land and Lord knows how many slaves. The Foster plantation remains to this day as glorious as Scarlett O’Hara’s beloved Tara, the imaginary plantation Margaret Mitchell wrote about in her 1936 novel about the Civil War called, Gone With The Wind. The Foster plantation is intact on the national and state historical registry. Somehow, it has withstood slave insurrections, the rude predations of Yankee soldiers who, during The War Between the States (unlike Robert E. Lee) “did not fight like gentleman.” Except for a few acres, the land is long gone. It has new owners, who are about to resell it but have kept the home much as it once was when my grandfather grew up there and when my

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HIS MASTERWORK — Playing at Schoolhouse Arts Center, Standish, Friday through Sunday, April 22-24, is Brighton Beach Memoirs, which is considered Neil Simon’s masterwork by Peter Allen, colleague of the play’s director, Jerry Walker. Show times are Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday afternoons at 2 p.m. Allen said the production features a great amateur cast led by Gerald Davis playing the part of Eugene, and a great set as seen in this photo. “This play needs audiences! Do yourself a favor and come and see it,” Allen said. mother visited there every summer and at Christmas.

My brilliant grandfather, educated for the ministry in Heidleberg, Germany, became the minister of the most prestigious Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Ala. — the original Presbyterian church is also intact as is the parsonage where my mother grew up.

Alas, that time of southern glory ended badly. My elitist, brilliant Granddaddy Foster ended up living in a hotel, supported by two sons-in-law. He was, according to fact or fiction, fired as a minister of the First Presbyterian Church because he refused to believe in the literal interpretation of the Bible, i.e., “that the whale swallowed Jonah, set up a

Rant: Taxes, greed, politics

(Continued from Page 9B) to skilled lawyers who can manipulate the tax code to the benefit of clients. You knew that. And perhaps you also knew that when the rich avoid taxes doing so will mean you will have to pay more if the government is adequately to perform its functions (defense, education, infrastructure — the jobs that must be done and paid for). So-called conservatives in Congress say they are helping the country by reducing the IRS budget or threatening its existence (Cruz) or declining to close beneficial (for the wealthy) loopholes.

So, at a time when lots of people are bemoaning the inequality in income in “this land of opportunity,” the wealth gap is growing as those who can pay also can find clever ways of avoiding tax payments. Which brings us to the surprising success of candidates Sanders and Trump.

Their supporters are victims or witnesses to the consequences of opportunities fading under the onslaught of big tax avoiders. Trump, like the other Republicans candidates now and formerly with him in

the contest, wants to cut taxes even more generously for the wealthy.

We hear a lot in this campaign season about various social issues (gays, abortion) or guns or terrorism. For many of us these are important causes.

But none bulk as important as getting the economy functioning fairly and productively. It is imperative that the system of taxation be seen to treat citizens as the law prescribes and that the law be equal for all. There must be transparency in tax practices. We are very close to losing trust in our system on a wholesale basis — as the anger behind the candidacies of Sanders and Trump makes plain.

Much of that ire on the Republican side is misdirected, unfortunately. Immigration is a mess, no doubt about it.

It should be reset on a practical, rational course (which will require extra funding).

But resolving the immigration tangle will not close the wealth gap. Using the tax code to prevent companies from exporting jobs and not importing profits earned abroad will do much more. More, not less,

regulation is required.

The politics of race is another diversion. It is depressing to watch how self-appointed spokesmen for white or black communities make this a central issue when that focus draws down the energy needed to restore a more equitable, more open economy.

A final systemic change that is needed: Corporation should not substitute for individuals. If crimes are committed, the place to look is among the managers, not the legal construct of a company. Real people receive the rewards; they should suffer any punishment levied.

If this election concludes and leaves a system that is unchanged and unchangeable from the past inequities, we may expect popular discontent to spread and intensify.

The public may only be groping towards a solution, but at some point, it seems inevitable, it will turn nasty and we will deeply regret having been misled by false diagnoses.

Henry Precht is a retired Foreign Service Officer.

camp cot in the whale’s belly and fried the little fish that came down the whale’s gullet.” His wife, my beloved Nana, died in the home of my childhood of what was then known as “melancholia” and now is a diagnosable mental illness called “chronic depression.” My grandparent’s marriage somehow fell apart when my grandmother insisted on burying owed bills under the carpet for fear my Grandfather Foster would discover them and have a temper tantrum.

But back to the old plantation where ghosts from my past wear long lavender, blue, yellow and pink organdy dresses, with matching parasols and shoes. One can hear their sighs and their weeping about how those days when my ancestors believed themselves masters of their race, their faith and much more. At the Union

Springs plantation, doors and windows open and shut at will, accompanied by a mysterious changing of colors, fading portraits, old familial smells. Is it camphor that I smell, someone’s perfume or the sweet scent of wisteria. Is what I hear a whisper? Or is it the wind?

In addition to visiting the old plantation home, I was welcomed back into the home of Martin Luther King Jr. At the Rosa Parks museum, the Freedom Rider Museum and at Martin Luther King’s old house where I was greeted like a long-lost favorite relative, I was told “to come back again” to tell my own tales of the old days of the civil rights movement. I never knew when I attended Martin Luther King Jr.’s church and the Montgomery bus boycott meetings that it would mean that one day I would return as a historical relic of the past.

The prayer that I will take with me this week when I return to Montgomery, Ala. to speak to the National Center for Civil Rights and the advancement of African American culture is that, “The holiest of all the spots on earth is where an ancient hatred has become a present love.” That is what Montgomery has become for me. I think it is what the spiritual guides of my past are telling me, or so I think, when I listen as hard as I can to what they are trying to tell me. But then, I do know that what I learned from my past in Montgomery, Ala. somehow is interwoven with my life here in Bridgton, Maine.

Perhaps, one day I will know the truth in the mix of fact and fiction and old ghosts who resurrect themselves in strange places.

Virginia (Tilla) Durr Bridgton

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Calendar Calendar BRIDGTON Thur., April 21 — Bridgton Rotary Club, 7:15 a.m., Community Center.

Thur., Fri., April 21, 22 — Open Houses at Maine Lake Science Center, Willett Rd., 4-6 p.m. Thur., noon to 4 p.m. Fri. FMI: 647-3318.

Thur., April 21 — Signs of Spring Educational Walk, 10 a.m., Maine Lake Science Center, Willett Rd. Thur., April 21, 28 — Pump it Up! heart strengthening, 3-5 p.m., Bridgton Hospital Physician’s Group Conference Room. FMI: 647-6119.

Fri., April 22 — Earth Day Activities & Cleanup in Downtown Bridgton, call 6473116 for info.

Fri., April 22 — Author Leah Haney, Muffin’s House, reading & signing, 11 a.m., library.

Fri., April 22 — Joy of Singing, 3 p.m., Community Center.

Fri., April 22 — Pizza and soft drinks w/video of “The Holy Spirit and the Life of Grace”, and discussion, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Appropriate for all ages.

Sat., April 23 — Boiled Dinner, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Masonic Lodge, Rte. 117.

Sat., April 23 — Benefit Spaghetti Supper for Freedom, 5:30 to 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, for Band trip.

Sun., April 24 — Pancake Breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m., Masonic Lodge, Rte. 117.

Sun., April 24 — Poetry & Pie, 2 to 4 p.m., Beth’s Kitchen Café, 108 Main St. Mon., April 25 — Diabetic Shoe Clinic, by appt., Community Center.

Appointments: 647-3116.

Mon., April 25 — Cribbage, Community Center, 2 p.m.

Mon., April 25 — Narcotics Anonymous, Community Center, 7 p.m.

Tue., April 26 — St. Joseph Food Pantry, 11 a.m., St. Joseph Church, 225 So. High St. Tue., April 26 — Bridge, Community Center, 12:15 p.m.

Tue., April 26 — Talk on conflict in Holy Land by Margaret and Terry Reimer, 7 p.m., St., Peter’s Episcopal Church.

Wed., April 27 — Senior Lunch, Community Center, noon.

Thur., April 28 — Bridgton Rotary Club, 7:15 a.m., Community Center.

Thurs., April 28 — Free Community Kettle Supper, Community Center, 5 p.m.

Fri., April 30 — Drug Take Back, Community Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tue., May 3 — Top Ten Marketing Trends For Maine Small Businesses 2016, 8-10 a.m., Maine Lake Science Center, 51 Willett Rd. Register: 647-3472.

Tue., May 3 — Talk on Jerusalem and the final days in the life of Christ, 7 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.

Wed., May 4 — Gardening Class, general inquiries, 2:30 to 4 p.m., Community Center.

FMI: 647-3116.

BROWNFIELD Thur., April 21 — Brownfield Food Pantry, 1 to 5 p.m., 701 Pequawket Trl. FMI: 935-2333.

Fri., April 22 — Brownfield Rec, 5 p.m., Community Center.

Fri., April 22 — Brownfield Old Home Days planning, 6 p.m., Community Center.

Fri., April 22 — Food For Thought Film, A Place at the Table, 7 p.m., Brownfield Lions Den, corner Rtes. 4 & 113.

Fri., April 22 — Rec Committee meeting, 5 p.m., Community Center.

Fri., April 22 — Brownfield Old Home Days Planning Meeting, 6 p.m., Community Center.

Tue., May 3 — Adult Play Group, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Community Center.

CASCO Thur., April 21 — Family Movie, The Good Dinosaur, 1 p.m., library.

Thur., April 21 — Teen Movie, The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 2, 4 p.m., library.

Sun., April 24 — Craft Workshop, Make a Gem Tree with Richard Martin, 1-3 p.m., library.

Tue., April 26 — Lego Club, 3:30 p.m., library.

Sat., April 30 — Music Committee’s annual Saturday Night Supper, 941 Meadow Rd,. 5-6 p.m., FMI 627-4282.

DENMARK Fri., April 22 — Moderate hike to South Doublehead Mountain, Jackson, N.H., by Denmark Mountain Hikers, meet 8 a.m. at Denmark Congregational Church. FMI: 756-2247.

Sat., April 23 — Spaghetti Supper, benefit Denmark Rec., 5 to 7 p.m., Municipal Hall.

Tue., April 26 — Songwriters Circle, 7:30 p.m., Denmark Arts Center.

Fri., April 29 — Easy Hike to Mount Tire’m, Waterford,

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

Fri., April 29 — Zapion: Middle Eastern Music and Dance, 7:30 p.m., Denmark Arts Center. FMI: 452-2412.

Sat., April 30 — Spring Handmade Market, 10 a.m. to

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3 p.m., Denmark Arts Center.

FMI: 452-2412.

Sat., April 30 — Dance-inProgress with Laurel Snyder, 7:30 p.m., Denmark Arts Center. FMI: 452-2412.

FRYEBURG Fri., April 22 — Bradley Backstage Concert Series, pianist Jed Wilson, jazz guitarist Gary Wittner, 7:30 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy.

Sat., April 23 — Center Stage Theater, The Reluctant Dragon, 1 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy.

Wed., April 27 — Fryeburg Academy/Kennett High School Exchange Concert, 7 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy.

Fri., April 29 — Food For Thought Film: Fresh: New Thinking About What We’re Eating, 7 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy.

Sat., April 30 — Drug Take Back Day by Fryeburg Police, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rite Aid, 119 Bridgton Rd. 364-7408.

Sun., May 1 — May Day Pancake Breakfast by First Congregational Church Ladies, 7 to 9:30 a.m., Masonic Hall, Portland St. HARRISON Thur., April 21 — Paint the Town LELT fundraiser, 6-9 p.m., 48 Main St. FMI: Facebook: paintthetown.me Sat., April 23 — Open Farm Day at High View Farm, 48 Leander Harmon Rd., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mon., April 25 — Discovering New England Stone Walls with Kevin Gardner, 4:30 p.m., library.

Sat., April 30 — Harrison Grange Yard Sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Grange, in Village.

Wed., May 4 — Harrison Lutheran Cemetery Association, 7 p.m., home of Daphne Chaplin directly across from cemetery. FMI: 583-6645.

LOVELL. Sat., April 23 — 9:30 a.m. Vernal Pool Exploration w/Greater Lovell Land Trust.

Meet at Fairburn Parking Lot, Slab City Rd. Sat., April 23 — Benefit Supper & Chinese Auction, 4-7 p.m., Center Lovell Fire Station.

Sun., April 24 — Benefit Breakfast for Ben Damon, 7-10 a.m., Lovell VFW, Smarts Hill Rd. NAPLES Fri., April 22 — Fish Fry, 5 p.m., American Legion, Rte. 11.

Sat., April 23 — Cat Coalition of Western Maine, 11 a.m., library.

Mon., April 25 — The Food Basket and Kyrie’s Kitchen, 1

to 3 p.m., Town Hall gym. FMI: 615-3226.

Wed., April 27 — Free Nutrition Class with Dona Forke, Hannaford Dietition, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Lake Region Vocational Center. FMI: 2216508.

Wed., April 27 — Paint Party, fundraiser for library, 7 to 9 p.m., library.

RAYMOND Thur., April 21 — Lawyer at the Library with attorney Miklos Pongratz, 6 to 7 p.m., library.

Wed., April 27 — Author Derek Volk, Chasing the Rabbit: A Dad’s Life Raising a Son on the Spectrum, 6:30 p.m., library.

Thur., April 28 — Book Group discusses The Awakening by Kate Chopin, 7 p.m., library.

SEBAGO Mon., April 25 - Maple Grove Grange. 403 Bridgton Rd, Sebago Center Church. 6 p.m. Pot Luck, 7 p.m. Mtg. Last chance to Bring Labels for Education. Also bring Tabs and Community Service Photos.

SWEDEN Thurs., April 28 — Sweden Community Emergency Fund fundraiser, Town Hall, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Wed., May 4 — Sweden ANNUAL EARTH DAY CONCERT — Brad Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hooper will once again be playing an early show at Sweden Church, 137 Bridgton Bray’s Brewpub in Naples to celebrate Earth Day. Rd. FMI: 647-4429.

On Friday, April 22, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

WATERFORD Hooper will sing his original songs (stories) from Thur., April 21 — growing up (putting on mileage) in Western Maine Community Potluck Supper, 6 and play his often unique interpretations of some p.m., Wilkins House, Waterford familiar material. Hooper is a yearly Maine Blues Flat.

Festival performer. His vocal quality often has him — Indoor Sat., April 23 ­ yard sale, Wilkins House, 8 pegged as a “blues man,” but his content spans a.m. to 12 p.m. Proceeds to many genres, making it difficult to pigeonhole the church and Wilkins House. guy. Americana, roots, blues, folk, you’ll have to AREA EVENTS decide for yourself. (Photo by GretaRybus.com) Thur., April 21 — Adult CPR/AED & First Aid, adult only 6-7:30 p.m., adult & pe- Day Rally & Parade, 9 a.m., 2015), 1 to 5 p.m., Friend’s diatric 6-8 p.m., Saint Joseph’s CEBE & Alan Day Community Meeting House, Gray Rd. FMI: College, Standish. FMI: 893- Gardens, downtown Norway. 892-1433.

FMI: 739-2101.

Tue., April 26 — Author 6615.

Sat., April 23 — Pickwick Brenda Buchanan reading from Thur., April 21 — Poems to Celebrate the Earth, 7 p.m., Club discusses Dickens’ her novel Truth Beat, 7 p.m., Tucker’s Music Pub, 290 Main Nicholas Nickleby, ch. 34-65, Norway Library, 258 Main St., 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Auburn Norway.

St., Norway.

Wed., April 27 — Oxford Fri., April 22 — Earth Day Library. FMI: 583-6957.

Sat., April 23 — Baked County Democrats Campaign Felt Mask Making Workshop for kids, 1-3 p.m., CEBE, Main Haddock Dinner, 5 to 6 Kickoff, social time 5 p.m., p.m.,Our Lady of Perpetual dinner & speaker follow. First St., Norway. FMI: 743-6329.

Fri.-Sun., April 22-24 — Help Church, 919 Roosevelt Congregational Church, East Schoolhouse Arts Center pres- Trl, Windham. FMI 595-8775. Main St., So. Paris. FMI: 875Sat., April 23 — Roast 2116. ents Brighton Beach Memoirs, Wed., April 27 — 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., Beef Dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m., 16 Richville Rd., Standish. Windham Hill United Church Mahoosuc Mountain Rescue Thru April 24. FMI: 642-3743. of Christ, 140 Windham Center speakers, 7 p.m., Gould Academy, Bethel. FMI: 824Fri.-Sun., April 22-24 Rd., Windham.

Sat., April 23 — Chinese 3806.

— The Originals present A Thru.-Sat., April 28-30 — Picasso, 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., Auction to benefit Responsible 2:30 p.m. Sun., Saco River Pet Care, bidding 5-6:30 p.m., 28-hour Lifeguard Certification Theatre, Bar Mills. FMI: 929- drawings 6:30 p.m., Oxford Course, hours vary, continues Hills Comprehensive High May 5-7, Saint Joseph College, 5412. Repeats April 21-23.

White’s Bridge Rd., Standish.

Fri., April 22 — Earth Day School, Main St., So. Paris.

Sun., April 24 — One FMI: 893-6615.

Film, Catching the Sun, 7 p.m., Woman’s Quilts: The Collection CEBE, Main St., Norway.

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69. Shakespearean “fuss” 70. Follow as a consequence 71. Jury colleague 72. Cut down in March?

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Thur., April 28 — SCORE Marketing Roundtable, “Who is your ideal customer?”, 8-9 a.m., Norway Town Office, Danforth St. FMI: 743-0499.

Sat., April 30 — Electronics Recycling Event, Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School parking lot Main St., South Paris.

Sat., April 30 — Bean Supper, North Windham Union Church, 5 to 6 p.m.

ONGOING WEEKLY DAILY Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon to 1 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Sweden Rd., Bridgton. O/D MONDAYS Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9-10 a.m. Mon., Wed., Fri., Bridgton Town Hall, No. High St. FMI: 647-2402.

Walking Warriors, 7 a.m.

Mon., Wed., Fri., meet at church across from Crystal Lake Park, Rte. 117, Harrison.

Sebago Food Pantry, 9-10:30 a.m. (3:30-5:30 p.m.

2nd Mon.) Nazarene Church, Rte. 114. FMI: 274-1569.

Casco/Naples Senior Meal Site, noon, Casco Fire Station.

Card games before, bingo after.

FMI: 627-4044.

Bridge, 1 p.m., Bradley St., Fryeburg. Runs year-round.

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

Celebrate Recovery, Christbased 12-step recovery program, 6-8 p.m., Lake Region Vineyard Church, 402 Main St., Bridgton. FMI: 647-5439.

Coed Adult Basketball, 6 to 7:45 p.m., Harrison Elementary School. FMI: 583-2241.

Lake Region Community Chorus, rehearsals, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Twitchell Chapel, Bridgton Academy. FMI: 6473733.

Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m. Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. ODLH Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

TUESDAYS Jeanette’s Free Clothing Closet, 9 to 11:30 a.m., First Congregational Church, Bridgton.

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

Tai Chi Maine, Set Practice, 10 a.m., Bridgton Town Hall, No. High St. The Academy Collects, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pace Galleries of Art, Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy.

STRIKE UP THE BAND — The Bridgton Community Band, celebrating its 78th season, is one of the longest-running community bands in the state. For seven weeks during the summer, volunteer musicians principally from the Bridgton area, but others from various parts of the country, present a lively, free concert to locals and visitors alike each Wednesday evening. They play a wide variety of music from rousing marches to classical pieces. Rehearsals begin on Monday, May 2, at 7 p.m. and continue through mid-August at Stevens Brook Elementary School, located behind Rite Aid on Route 302. There is no age criteria for membership, so all musicians are welcome. The new season begins July 3 with a band concert and fireworks at the Gazebo, behind Rite-Aid, along with the Fourth of July parade, and concerts every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. through mid August. The band’s conductor, Natasha Proctor, is now beginning her 14th season. She may be contacted via e-mail: info@bridgtoncommunityband.org for more information, or just show up at rehearsal. If you have friends or visitors who are musically inclined, they are welcome to join in, as well.

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

Bridgton Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Methodist Church, 98 Main St., Bridgton.

FMI: 647-4476.

Bridge, 12:15 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Cards/Board games, noon to 2:30 p.m., Harrison Fire Station Community Room.

Pokemon Club, 3 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

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

Adult Volleyball, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Brownfield Community Center.

Al-Anon Bridgton, 7 p.m.

Newcomers Meeting, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Open Meeting, St. Joseph Catholic Church.

AA Step Mtgs., 7 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

WEDNESDAYS Free Breakfast & Fellowship, 7:30 to 10 a.m. thru April 27, United Methodist Church, 1000 Roosevelt Trail,

Naples. Sponsored by NUMC Group.

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

Crafty Critters, 9 a.m. to noon, Harrison Fire Station Community Room. FMI: 5832241.

Gathering Place Support Group, noon, Bridgton Community Center.

Senior Lunch, noon, Bridgton Community Center.

Ping Pong, 1-3 p.m., Harrison Fire Station Commnity Room, Harrison.

Over 40 Pickleball, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Harrison Elementary School. FMI: 583-2241.

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

Pickleball, 7 p.m., Casco Community Center Gym. FMI: 627-4187.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 to 8 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

THURSDAYS AA Step-Meeting, 9 a.m., Step Sisters 6 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt

Trl., Raymond.

Tai Chi Maine, Beginner Class, 10 a.m., Town Hall, North High St., Bridgton.

The Academy Collects, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pace Galleries of Art, Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy.

Casco/Naples Senior Meal Site, noon, Casco Fire Station.

Card games before, bingo after.

FMI: 627-4044.

Gathering Place Support Group, noon, Bridgton Community Center.

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

Free Community Kettle Supper, 5 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Chickadee Quilters, 6:30 p.m. Bridgton Community Center.

Al-Anon, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.,

Open Meeting, Naples Town Hall.

NA Women’s Meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Sweden Rd., Bridgton.

FRIDAYS Naples Historical Society Museum, Winter Open House, 9 a.m. to noon, 19 Village Green, Naples.

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

Tai Chi Maine, Beginner Practice, 10 a.m., Bridgton Town Hall, No. High St. Awana Youth Program, grades K-6; transportation provided; Cornerstone Gospel Church, Rte. 114, Naples. FMI: 583-7674.

Over 40 Men’s Basketball, 4 p.m., Brownfield/Denmark School.

Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m. Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. ODLH SATURDAYS Sebago Clothes Closet, 9 a.m. to noon, Warming Hut, Rte. 114, Sebago, next to Nazarene Church.

AA Meeting, O/BB/D/A/L, 7 to 8 p.m., Lovell Church of Christ, 1174 Main St., Lovell.

Al-Anon, 7 to 8 p.m., Lovell Church of Christ, 1174 Main St., Lovell.

AA Beginner’s & Group Mtgs., 7 to 8 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

SUNDAYS Ping Pong, 1 to 4 p.m., Town Hall, Bridgton.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., Harrison Congregational Church.

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