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On the ballot Bear attack startles campers

Bridgton selectman

Robert McHatton Sr.

By Lisa Williams Ackley Staff Writer Three people are seeking two, three-year terms on the Bridgton Board of Selectmen, at the polls next week.

Incumbent Douglas Taft Sr. is seeking re-election to another term, while former selectman Robert McHatton Sr. and newcomer Kenneth Murphy are both hoping to fill the seat being vacated by longtime selectman Arthur Triglione Sr. The polls will be open at the Bridgton Town Hall on North High Street from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12.

Candidate: Robert McHatton Sr. Robert McHatton Sr., who served as Bridgton selectman for 23 years, is running once again, because he believes his past experience in town government can help him steer Bridgton toward a brighter future.

“I moved to Bridgton with my wife and three children, in 1969,” McHatton said. “I worked with Dave Diller at Bridgton Pharmacy, for 18 years. I started my own business, McHatton Cleaning Service, in 1988 and ran the business until I retired in 2009.”

Kenneth Murphy

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Bob and Lil Brusseau’s recent encounter with a hungry fullgrown black bear at a Bridgton campground underscores the fact that the bear population is on the rise in the Lake Region.

The Brusseaus, of Littleton, N.H., were sitting inside their motor home around 6 p.m. May 25 at the Bridgton Marina, a campground on Long Lake, just a mile’s drive from downtown.

They’d just finished eating the hamburgers they’d cooked on their grill, when they heard a light noise against the side of the camper.

“Then we heard an awful bump. My wife thought a tree was coming down,” said Bob, a retiree who’s spent the last 25 summers with his wife at the quiet, seasonal, 60-site campground off the Pond Road.

Lil got up to investigate, but thankfully, she didn’t open the door. A hungry male bear was just outside — and he wanted in, in the worst way. Using his forepaws, he’d thumped the side of the motor home in frustration.

“It was not a huge bear, but it was a good size,” said Bob. “I wouldn’t want to get in a fight with him.”

The bear came sniffing onto the deck outside the door and ambled around to the front of the home. The Brusseaus could only watch through the big windshield, as the bear reared up on its hind legs, pawing at the glass. “He put his paws up as high as he could reach. He was trying to climb up the windshield,” said Bob.

Man sentenced in hunting death

By Lisa Williams Ackley Staff Writer PORTLAND — The widow of 46-year-old Peter Kolofsky, who was shot to death by another hunter in Sebago last November, told the man who accidentally killed her husband that she forgives him and she knows her husband would have forgiven him, as well.

Lisa Kolofsky tearfully Douglas Taft Sr. faced William Briggs, 62, of McHatton cited his achieve- Windham, at his sentencing ments when he was a select- hearing in Cumberland County man that include the Main Street revitalization project of the late 1980s; the North High Street revitalization project; the

By Lisa Williams Ackley purchase of Salmon Point; the Staff Writer Bridgton Community Center; Voters will take up 44 warthe start-up of the Town of Bridgton Sewer Department; the rant articles, when the Bridgton implementation of the Site Plan annual town meeting convenes Review Ordinance; helping to at the Town Hall on North procure $250,000 in funding for High Street Wednesday night the BRAG (Bridgton Recreation at 7 p.m.

Five articles will be decided BRIDGTON, Page A by secret ballot vote at the polls on Tuesday, June 12 — including election of municipal officers and proposed amendments to the Site Plan Review

By Dawn De Busk Ordinance and enactment of Staff Writer two proposed ordinances CASCO — When voters go — the Bridgton Park Forest to the polls this Tuesday (June Trust Fund Ordinance and the 12), they will choose between Town of Bridgton Property candidates Jeannine Oren and Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Grant Plummer for a three-year Ordinance. (See separate story seat on the Casco Board of Selectmen.

The News posed the following questions to the candidates (answers in alphabetical order): Q: What in your estimation are the most pressing issues in the Town of Casco?

By Dawn De Busk Oren: The most pressing Staff Writer issues facing Casco residents CASCO — Maybe, are fiscal accountability in the Chairman Barbara York had the town office, and protecting our special occasion in the back of Crooked River Watershed.

Jeannine Oren her mind all evening.

As a former member of But, it didn’t hit home Casco’s Finance Committee, until Cumberland County I’ve been raising the alarm about Commissioner Susan Witonis reckless money management stepped to the microphone at for nearly three years. Casco the end of the Casco Board of brings in more than $8 million Selectmen’s meeting. a year in revenues, and we can’t Witonis, a resident of Casco, afford sloppy bookkeeping. A announced that it was the last few weeks ago, Casco’s new night York would preside as auditor issued a seven-page chairman over the bi-monthly document confirming many of meetings. York did not run for the areas of weaknesses that I another term; and after elechave been talking about. I’ve tions on June 12, a new board created a link to this documember will be seated in her ment for you on my website at place. www.ORENforCasco.com. If “I want to thank Barbara elected, I would require immeYork for her years of service diate action to remedy these on the board,” Witonis said, on problems, and if our financial Tuesday. “house” is not in order within “Thank you, as a taxpayer four months, there would be and as a personal friend. When changes in management and Grant Plummer you sit on the board, you make CASCO, Page A

Casco selectman

UNINVITED DINNER GUEST — This Maine black bear damaged Bob and Lil Brusseau’s motor home May 25 while trying to get inside, drawn by the smell of the hamburgers they’d just cooked on the grill. The Brusseaus are seasonal campers at the Bridgton Marina Campground on Long Lake, which is just one mile from Pondicherry Square.

The bear’s claws left scratches on the vehicle’s fiberglass sides and damaged the windshield wipers. The Brusseaus could only stare, and be ever so thankful that the door to the motor home was BEAR ATTACK, Page 10A

Superior Court May 31, telling him she hopes he is able to forgive himself and then can get on with the work of saving lives by educating other hunters about the dangers of not fully identifying a target before firing a hunting rifle.

Briggs was hunting off Hog Fat Hill Road with his brother on Nov. 5, 2011, when the two men came to a fork in a tote road and each took a different path. Kolofsky’s daughter had dropped him off in the

same general area, awhile earlier. Briggs positioned himself near a large rock, and he told investigators he saw a moose cross the tote road and then saw what he thought was the rack of a deer, a few minutes later. Following the shooting, Briggs found Kolofsky lying on the ground bleeding and called 9-1-1.

Assistant Attorney General Leane Zainea told the court that Kolofsky, who was pronounced dead at the scene,

was wearing hunter orange and that a blaze orange cap was found near his body, along with one moose antler lying by a stump. A re-enactment of the fatal shooting by Maine Warden Service investigators, in which Briggs participated, Zainea said, determined that Briggs’ view was obstructed by brush and undergrowth and he would not have been able to see Kolofsky clearly.

Briggs, who has no prior SENTENCED, Page A

on the proposed ordinances and amendments on Page 9A).

Bridgton Town Manager Mitch Berkowitz said Tuesday that, if all articles pass as presented on June 13, the current mil rate would increase by between 13 and 15 cents.

As for the philosophy used in formulating the proposed budget for 2012-13, Berkowitz said of himself, the selectmen and department heads, “We’re trying to anticipate expenses... which means putting money in reserve and keeping the debt very low.”

Ballot questions “The ballot on Tuesday is very interesting,” Berkowitz said. “There are (proposed)

amendments to the Site Plan Review Ordinance, and the Park Forest Trust Fund Ordinance is a very important issue.”

“Clearly, the selectmen are saying we should only spend

that money (generated from timber harvesting) on townowned forests and parks,” said Berkowitz. “The PACE Ordinance is probably the least VOTERS, Page A

Plenty on plate for Bridgton voters

After 20 years, York moving on

tough decisions and you don’t always make friends. And, there are some late nights,” she said.

“This is a peaceful plant.

Take it and have peace in your life,” Witonis said, handing to York a potted white-and-gold lily with multiple blooms.

Later, York said she could not believe she had served on the board of selectmen and numerous accompanying committees for 20 years. She said she plans to continue her work with the Energy Committee and the Open Space Commission.

Also, she has enjoyed thinking up humorous responses when people ask her what she is going to do with her free time.

Another community member will have his calendar freed-up a couple evenings a month.

Frank Braman announced his resignation from the Casco Planning Board. Braman said YORK, Page 10A

CARRYING THE TORCH — Bridgton Police Department Officer Phil Jones was joined by several Special Olympians during Wednesday morning’s annual Law Enforcement Torch Run. (Rivet Photo)

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On the local ballots

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Four vying for two planning seats

By Lisa Williams Ackley Staff Writer Four people are vying for two, three-year terms on the Bridgton Planning Board and are asking voters for their support.

Ken Murphy is stepping down from the planning board, as he is a candidate for selectman.

Incumbent Bridgton Planning Board member Deanna “Dee” Miller is seeking re-election, and other candidates are Richard “Dick” Danis, Mike Figoli and Adam Grant.

The polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12 at the Town Hall on North High Street.

Candidate: Richard “Dick” Danis Richard “Dick” Danis believes the economy will improve and said he wants to help guide the development and growth of Bridgton.

“Governor LePage announced that Maine is opened up for business,” said Danis. “I agree, and so is Bridgton. The message is out there — are we ready? Developers have cleared land, investors have expressed intent. This economy will open up, and when it does I want to be there to work with planning board members to find the best fit for our town.”

Danis said he believes businesses should be the mainstay of Bridgton’s downtown area.

“I want the downtown to stay focused on small business,” said Danis. “We don’t need Avesta (Housing) downtown. We want Avesta, but not on Main Street. This is similar to the controversy over McDonald’s and the ‘not in my backyard’ challenge that helped create the Comprehensive Planning Committee (CPC). The question we need to answer isn’t whether or not Avesta should come to Bridgton. The question is, ‘If Avesta were to come to Bridgton, where would it best fit, in order to maintain our small town image?’ These are just some of the issues that will come before our town’s government, issues that will have a great impact on our town’s future.”

Again, Danis said he wants to be involved in the decision-making process that helps Bridgton develop and grow.

“Having been one of nine residents appointed to the Comprehensive Plan Committee by the board of selectmen back in April of 2011, and having participated in public discussions on the Comprehensive Plan, I have learned several things. One of them is ‘not everyone is on the same page.’

Where there are issues, people tend to take sides. What we need to be asking is, ‘What is the best fit for a town that needs to grow?’ What is best for Bridgton? The comprehensive plan will define our vision.

How that vision fits in will be a big job for many, including the planning board, and I want to be part of that.”

“For the past 14 months, I have lived up to my comPolitical Advertisement

mitment to the Comprehensive Plan Committee, through attendance and participation, and it is that level of commitment that I intend to bring to the planning board,” said Danis.

“I have learned to listen, not to create my own expectation of the way things should be, but to listen to what the people of Bridgton have to say. Together, let’s build a better Bridgton by design. Vote on 12 June.”

Candidate: Mike Figoli Having lived and worked in Bridgton for 25 years now, Mike Figoli says he believes he has the knowledge, background and professional experience to be a member of the Bridgton Planning Board.

“I first came to Bridgton in 1987 to work at Howell Labs and saw what this area had to offer,” Figoli said. “I knew I wanted to live, work, and raise my family here. I built my family’s first home in Bridgton, and became a resident, in 1996.

I was active on the original economic development committee.

In 1998, I created a successful residential home building business based in Bridgton. I have built commercial structures and worked on commercial construction jobs in over 20 states for private companies, as well as government jobs. This allowed me to interface with local codes, national codes and environmental issues. I have interfaced with code enforcement, DEP, EPA and other state and federal regulator entities many times, with a history of compliance and understanding.”

Having brought projects before the Bridgton Planning Board in the past, Figoli said he knows the process and has the expertise to review proposed projects.

“I have presented to the Bridgton Planning Board on several occasions for my projects and subdivisions in town, and have presented to other towns’ planning boards for clients,” said Figoli. “I have a very strong knowledge of building codes, regulations, and ordinances with a common sense approach to compliance while allowing growth.”

Figoli expressed his views, as to what he believes it will take to bring viable progress and prosperity to Bridgton.

“I know that it is crucial for Bridgton to not only survive but to prosper we must foster strong growth in areas that suit our town. We need to attract business in a responsible fashion while maintaining our charm,” said Figoli. “We need to provide jobs for our local students to enhance a work ethic in the community, and we also must give our young people an opportunity to come back and raise their families here. This takes available opportunities and jobs. This comes only with controlled growth.”

A sense of community identity is necessary, so the town can better direct its growth and development, Figoli believes.

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what we are. We need to bolster our access via Route 302 to allow some manufacturers an opportunity to locate here.

We also need to realize we are a destination,” Figoli stated.

“This needs to include entertainment for all generations, while maintaining our natural beauty. This can be achieved; we have more resources at our disposal than many towns that are prosperous while maintaining its particular character.”

Furthermore, said Figoli, “As a community we also need to lean on who is already here while supporting them and encouraging growth. This includes retail, manufacturing, entertainment and lodging and dining. I fully realize change can be scary but it is our only constant. We have to look to the past and allow Bridgton to expand for the future. Do not think North Windham with box stores and no character. Think small town America with a bustling Main Street supported by nice paying jobs behind the scenes and off the beaten path for the residents to work at.

Think of saying with pride, ‘I live in Bridgton’ with the normal response being, ‘Oh, that is such a beautiful area.’ This need to move ahead should far outweigh the fear of those already established here that want no changes to upset their current lifestyles. This is the equivalent to older folks with no kids in school not wanting to support a public school.

Our future is in the hands of the generations after us. This holds true for small towns, as well. In order for us to have a chance in this fast paced and changing world, we need to be forward thinking and on the offensive to attract what we want for growth. The only other options are failure as a community or some outside influence deciding Bridgton’s fate.”

Figoli said, in conclusion, “I take pride in being here, and when elected, my focus will be on creating an organized community that we can all be proud of — one that prospers from our lakes and mountains but also attracts companies that provide good jobs, people that desire to come to our town, to be entertained, while adding to our income and tax base.

This will allow Bridgton’s working residents an opportunity to prosper and not be burdened with out of proportion tax debts. This also aids retired and part time residents to uti-

lize our local commerce for goods and services. It is time for new ideas and perspectives.

Support me June 12th and let’s get moving.”

Candidate: Adam Grant Planning Board candidate Adam Grant grew up in South Casco and now resides in South Bridgton. A 1993 graduate of Lake Region High School, Grant, who is 38 years old, has been a barber in Raymond, since 1994. He is also a member of the Bridgton Lions Club.

Grant said he wants to take part in the direction the town takes in its development and believes that, as a lifelong area resident, he has the background knowledge to be able to accomplish that.

“I want to be involved in the future planning of this town, and because I regularly attend municipal meetings, I believe I have a growing knowledge of the different issues,” said Grant.

“I’m from this area,” Grant stated, “and I feel I know this area and maybe have a younger perspective of what Bridgton’s future might be. There was an open position, and I feel I am doing my civic duty by running for the planning board.”

Grant said he encourages voters who go the polls here on June 12 to write his name in on the ballot for the alternate planning board position for which no one took out nomination papers.

“I would like to serve in any capacity, as a member of the planning board,” said Grant.

Candidate: Deanna “Dee” Miller Incumbent Bridgton Planning Board member Deanna “Dee” Miller said she is seeking reelection to the board because she wants to continue working toward Bridgton having “a bright and productive future.”

“It’s always been about Bridgton,” said Miller. “Years ago, my family (husband and two sons) began a tradition — August in Bridgton. I always wanted never to leave, and Bridgton finally became our permanent home in 1995, shortly after we both retired. I began working for our town, as a way to give back for all of our pleasant summers, and to assure our productive future.”

Miller said her volunteerism with different community organizations and committees has given her a broad and working knowledge of various town issues.

“My retailing background

guided me to groups that would bring ‘busyness’ to town,” stated Miller. “I joined the Armory Committee, worked to establish the Bridgton Community Center, and served on its inaugural board. I established Senior College at Bridgton, and serve on its steering committee. I was on the initial board of the Rufus Porter Museum.

All of these organizations offer programs that bring active and interested people into the center of town.”

Miller said further, “I was appointed to the Economic/ Community Development Committee (now the CDC) in 1997, and am one of its longest serving members. I worked on the Kent plan, helped to create TIF (Tax Incremental Financing) districts intended to broaden business activity, supported funding for town improvements and additional municipal parking. I share in formulating the CDC development policies and projects that are recommended to the Bridgton Board of Selectmen.”

A longtime member of the planning board, Miller spoke of what has been accomplished by that board and how she has contributed to those efforts.

“As a member of the Bridgton Planning Board, I have worked to simplify the application process, pass the Tower and Sign Ordinances, and update other ordinances that govern Board procedures,” Miller said. “I support efforts for effective fire protection, pedestrian safety,

and those design and performance standards that promote economic development and preserve Bridgton’s classic New England character.”

Furthermore, said Miller, “The planning board’s primary function is to oversee applications to ensure that the standards established by town meeting are properly met — and during my tenure on the board, I have never voted to deny an application, so long as those standards have been satisfied. Because Bridgton Planning Board meetings involve public inquiry as well as formal board review, it can be difficult to reach an outcome that suits everyone. I respect the positions of both applicants and members of the public and try to reach an acceptable balance of opinion.

I want all parties to an issue to leave a meeting knowing that they have been treated fairly.”

In conclusion, Miller said, “Throughout these activities, I have met and learned from many people. Colleagues, town officials, and office staff constantly demonstrate what a diverse group of people can accomplish by working together. I have lived in Bridgton for over 15 years. Bridgton is my adopted hometown — but, ever since my younger son and his wife have moved here, it is my grandson’s hometown. I want Bridgton to have a bright and productive future, and know that this will allow him and all of our townspeople to have

Rankin seeking House re-election

Representative Helen Rankin of Hiram is announcing her candidacy for re-election in November to the Maine House of Representatives for District 97, which includes the towns of Brownfield, Fryeburg, Hiram, Parsonsfield and Porter.

Rep. Rankin is active in her community. She is a deacon in the Community Church, a member of the Women’s Club, the Historical Society and the Enhancement Society. She also participates in activities in other towns in District 97, most recently with Habitat for Humanity in Fryeburg.

Rankin retired, after 38 years as School Nutrition Director of SAD 55. She is a past president RANKIN, Page A

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Race: Bridgton selectman two theatres, caring neighbors and great families. Those memories brought me back to Bridgton in January, 2008 when I retired. After I returned, I came to realize those memories were created for me by hard working people that gave their time and effort to make Bridgton a better place to live.”

Murphy said he hopes to encourage new businesses to locate in town, while help existing businesses.

“I will work as a selectman to bring Bridgton back to a small town that is safe for our children,” Murphy said. “I will work to bring in new businesses and will work to create a town friendly to businesses. I see the challenge Bridgton faces with the increase in second homes and the tourism, our summers are very short, therefore, we must take advantage of the opportunities to give good town services. We must develop new businesses while, at the same time, help our tried and true old businesses grow.”

Improving the roads that lead to Bridgton and enhancing the appearance of commercial buildings are goals of Murphy’s.

“I will work to improve Route 302 and the other roads leading to Bridgton,” Murphy said further. “I will encourage the growth of a business park and work to improve the entrance to Bridgton by working with the present businesses to improve visual appearances. The downtown businesses need our support and influence, and I will help in any way possible to rent the empty storefronts in town.”

Since he returned to Bridgton, Murphy has been affiliated with the Bridgton Community Center as its president, the Bridgton Lions Club, Earth Day clean up, the Festival of Lights and as 1st vice president of the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce.

“I helped to create the Lake Region Nonprofits, giving them a stronger town presence,” stated Murphy.

If elected, Murphy said, “I will remember just how lucky we are to live in beautiful Bridgton surrounded by so many lakes and the natural beauty and will work

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Finally, said Murphy, “I look forward to being your selectman. I will commit my time and effort to make Bridgton a town we can all be proud of for years to come. Let’s work together to make Bridgton a viable town with a look of the future with a small town flavor.”

Candidate: Doug Taft Incumbent selectman Doug Taft said he believes he has “a proven record of representing the interests of Bridgton and its citizens,” and he wants to continue that record, by seeking a second three-year term on the Board of Selectmen.

Raised in a small town in Connecticut not unlike Bridgton, until he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1961, Taft received an honorable discharge and became a police officer in Willimantic, Conn. where he said he remained “until he heard the call of Maine.”

So, in 1977, Taft moved his family to North Bridgton and began his decades long career as a Bridgton Police Department officer, retiring with the rank of sergeant. He then served with the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office as a School Resource Officer in School Administrative District 55 until his second and final retirement.

Taft said he believes that “we have a responsibility for the needs of all Bridgton citizens, but particularly our seniors and youth.”

The past can be built upon in new, creative ways, Taft said, in order to successfully meet the future.

“Our youth are the leaders of tomorrow,” said Taft. “New technologies have made knitting mills and shoe shops Bridgton’s industries of the past. We must embrace new business ideas with an open mind. Our natural assets of lakes and mountains are Bridgton’s greatest assets.

HELPING LOCAL ATHLETICS — Lake Region Athletic Director Paul True (center) accepts a $1,000 donation check from The Cap Memorial Corporation Treasurer Charles Priest. Also pictured is Peter Priest, president of The Cap. Donated funds will be used to purchase new equipment for the high school and middle school baseball programs.

We must use them to expand tourism to all seasons.”

As the largest of the Lake Region communities, Taft said Bridgton is the center of economic growth potential.

“Being the hub of the Lake Region offers future economic opportunities, as it has in the past,” said Taft. “The town center’s New England character is an asset that needs to be updated, managed and enhanced. The growth on the town’s highways must be managed in a manner that does not hinder economic opportunities.”

“Upon re-election, I will encourage and assist: the development of programs to meet the needs of our increasing population of seniors; making town employees and committees accountable, including the Board of Selectmen; responsibility for budget items; obtaining funding for town projects from federal, state and non-gov-

Rankin re-election

(Continued from Page 2A) of the Maine School Nutrition Association and served as their National Legislative chairman for 25 years. As a member of the National School Nutrition Association, she was Northeast Regional director of nine states and was elected to the NSFSA Public Policy and Legislative Committee. Her legislative duties in Augusta and Washington, D.C. had positive results, which helped to make lives better for children and resulted in her passion for legislation.

Rankin was appointed to serve on the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee during her two terms in the Maine Legislature. If elected, Rep. Rankin hopes to retain her position on this extremely important committee and work toward resolving these problems.

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“If elected, I will vote ‘No’ to Avesta Housing in the downtown business district;” said McHatton, “and I will vote ‘No’ on Avesta Housing in Bridgton, if Bridgton seniors do not have first choice (local preference) on apartments.”

McHatton said further, “I will vote ‘Yes’ on the (proposed) amendment to the Site Plan Review Ordinance; and ‘Yes’ on an ordinance to give seniors first choice on all housing development; ‘Yes’ on the Comprehensive Plan; ‘Yes’ on Land Use regulations — Route 302 from Naples to Bridgton, Route 302 from Bridgton to Fryeburg and Route 117 from Bridgton to Harrison. “ Other issues McHatton said he would give a “Yes” vote to are: “’Yes’ on Pondicherry Park, ‘Yes’ on working with BRAG (Bridgton Recreation Action Group),” and also “review Main Street for parking, and have the town pay for the July 4th fireworks.”

McHatton served as a 4-H leader for 10 years; coached a baseball farm league for 10 years; and has been a Bridgton Lions Club member for 18 years, twice serving as president (King Lion) of the Lions Club, where he was parade Master for six years and received the Melvin Jones Award which is the highest award bestowed by the Lions Clubs. He also served as chairman of Pondicherry Days for four years, as co-chairman of the Bridgton Bicentennial in 1994, and as president of the Western Maine Youth Athlete Support Association.

McHatton said he will give rides to the polls to those seniors who need one, so please call him at 647-4280.

Candidate: Kenneth Murphy Kenneth Murphy is a Bridgton native, and upon his retirement, he moved back to his home state.

“I remember the happy summers spent in Bridgton, while growing up,” said Murphy. “We had bowling alleys, ball fields,

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Furthermore, said Taft, “I will encourage and assist our existing businesses to expand locally; rebuilding and expanding the town’s infrastructure such as roads and the sewer system; developing high school apprentice programs and citizen retraining programs; support the development of a mentoring program for our youth in devel-

oping job skills necessary to find employment; and the Bridgton Economic Development Corporation in its efforts to retain new businesses.”

Taft said that, “as a member of the Bridgton community,” he is a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church, the Bridgton Lions Club, serving two terms as King Lion, a member of the Masonic Delta Lodge #153, and a member of Oriental Lodge #13.

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Helen’s husband is deceased and her two adult children live in other states. She has the time to fully participate in the responsibilities of being a state representative and continuing her 100% voting record.

Rep. Rankin considers it a privilege to represent the citizens of District 97 and hopes they will honor her by sending her to Augusta for a third term.

Absentee requests

Maine Secretary of State Charlie Summers reminds voters that the deadline to request an absentee ballot for the June 12 primary election, pursuant to Chapter 399 of the Public Laws of 2011, is Thursday, June 7, 2012.

Except in special circumstances allowed by law, voters must request their absentee ballots by the close of business on the Thursday prior to an election. This includes requests to vote the ballot in the presence of the Municipal Clerk.

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Two battle for seat on Casco Board of Selectmen Candidate: Jeannine Oren

Candidate: Grant Plummer

Background: Jeannine Oren has lived in Casco and the Lake Region for 20 years. She is best known for her role in front of the TV cameras as the multiple Emmy award-winning investigative reporter and anchorwoman for Channel 8 News in Portland (1992–2001).

She works and writes under her maiden name of “Jeannine Lauber.” She is also a Down East author who received the prestigious National Independent Publisher’s Award in 2010 for her contemporary history book titled, Chosen Faith, Chosen Land about America’s last living Shakers who reside in New Gloucester, Maine.

Jeannine is also a local small businesswoman who works out of her Casco home studio direct-selling America’s #1 line of skin care and cosmetic products.

Jeannine’s twin sons graduated from Lake Region High School in 2009 and are currently attending college. They work as local “milfoil divers” for the Lakes Environmental Association during their summer vacation.

Jeannine is a former board member of the Alzheimer’s Association of Maine.

Gardening, sewing and antiquing are her favorite hobbies.

Community involvement: Served on the Casco Finance Committee and Media Sharing Committee.

Website: For more information, go to www.OrenforCasco. com

Background: My wife, Sally, and I moved to Casco in 2000 when we stumbled upon our dream farmhouse, an 1825 Cape. Two renovations and four children later, we now raise our family on a heaping dose of fresh air and farm life as we tend our chickens, beef cows, free range turkeys, layer hens, and broiler chickens in addition to making maple syrup, tending bees, and cultivating our garden.

I am fortunate to have grown up in the Lake Region. I am a small business owner and am proud to be the third generation of my family to be constructing and renovating homes in Maine.

Community involvement: My commitment to our community has been evident throughout my time in Casco. For many years, I have been a volunteer for Casco Days. I have also served as president of the Casco Village Church and have been co-director of the Casco Village Church Annual Flea Market for many years.

Presently, I am chairman the Casco Open Space Commission and I am a member of the Casco Energy Committee.

Over the past 10 months, I have sat on the Shoreland Zone Review Committee for the Department of Environmental Protection in Augusta.

My involvement in this community supports my belief that we all are responsible for making our community a great place to live, work and raise our families. I am committed to doing this not only for my own family, but for all of us who live in the town of Casco.

Website: For more information, go to www.grantplummer. com

Property revaluation is also a pressing issue for Casco. It is important that the process is completed in a timely fashion and that our townspeople feel that they have been treated fairly.

I think re-establishing the trust of the community by getting back to doing business for the community is what Casco needs from its board of selectmen. No personal agendas, just an honest can-do attitude is what is needed.

Q: Is there a line item in the Casco budget that could be reduced? Is there an area which Casco should spend more money?

Oren: Based on the recently released seven-page “Management Letter” (mentioned earlier), I feel that every line item in our current budget

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should be reviewed for possible reduction. I believe careless money management over the last several years has led to careless spending. On the flip side, I believe there should be a freeze on spending any new money until Casco taxpayers are issued an independent assurance that their fiscal house is in order. My experience is that the current board of selectmen does not have the fiscal literacy to go “head-to-head” with the town manager (and contractors) on most line item issues. If elected, I can assure you no one would pull the wool over my eyes regarding any money issues.

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Plummer: I think we need to look hard at our townowned properties and at our town-owned buildings. Having served as a member of the Energy Committee for the past year, I think there are inno-

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Elaine J. (Waugh) Heuiser of Casco is seeking election to the SAD 61 Board of Directors.

“Serving on the School Board is an opportunity for me to give back to my community that so generously provided for my education,” said Heuiser, who is a 1973 Lake Region High School graduate. “Through their support and dedication, LRHS was built and since then, thousands of young people have benefited from their generosity and hard work.”

Heuiser went on to earn a

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an eye on the future so that we can plan ahead for next year’s projects, as well.

Q: What are your objectives/goals if you are elected to the board of selectmen?

Oren: My goals for Casco are simple: I just want to save you some money, and I have a proven track record of doing so. I saved Casco taxpayers $78,000 in 2010-11 while on the Finance Committee by plugging a “system leak” in the management of Casco’s welfare funds. Then, I increased services without increasing costs by broadcasting (on television and through the Internet) all selectmen’s meetings at no new cost to taxpayers. I found the funding for this program (an allocation of nearly $25,000 annually) in an account where it didn’t belong. This misallocation had been happening for more than 20 years.

If elected I will provide the long overdue management and

the fiscal oversight that will help us move toward a more abundant, financially secure and comfortable future.

Plummer: I’d like to turn the page on the struggles that our town seems to have with conducting business effectively. As a capable communicator who is honest, respectful and willing to really examine all sides of an issue without a personal agenda, I think I can help streamline the town’s decisionmaking process so that we can become more productive.

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vative opportunities to reduce the energy costs of our townowned buildings. As chairman of the Open Space Commission, I have also recently reviewed all town-owned properties. The board of selectmen needs to make recommendations regarding these properties based upon the Commission’s findings, in order to reduce overhead and increase revenue.

Our town really needs to take a closer look at the roads we maintain. We have a small window of opportunity to do roadwork in our area and, in the recent past, we’ve had difficulty making decisions regarding where to spend these funds.

To effectively and responsibly spend money from our road maintenance fund, we need to put a system in place where we prioritize specific community needs, review projects, make decisions and get the work done. We need to do this with

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(Continued from Page A) leadership. Providing detailed fiscal oversight is something I can and will do for the people of Casco.

As for threats to our environment, just take a canoe trip up the Crooked River if you think it’s not happening. It’s real.

From illegal toxic dumping to widespread erosion that has left some homes and dooryards on the brink of slipping into the river, the time for action is now.

We live in a visually idyllic area of the world, but just beneath the surface there is an urgent cry for help. Visit my website for more details on the recently completed “Crooked River Watershed Survey” conducted by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. We must preserve and protect the land that makes up our watershed, the air above it, and the groundwater below. Everything, from our health to our economy, depends upon our daily commitment to protecting our environment.

The good news is that we don’t need to reinvent the wheel to fix these problems — solutions are already in place, but they’re not being enforced.

If elected, I would insist on holding environmental violators accountable for breaking current laws and regulations.

I would also strongly support programs already in place that provide environmental community outreach and education action plans.

Plummer: I think finally deciding on the long-term location of our town office is critical at this point. This is an issue that has been discussed for several years now, and it is time to finally put all of the information together to make some decisions and see the process through to completion.

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Naples signs ROW policy

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Grandfathered “rights” are dead and gone.

Town officials plan to start with a clean chalkboard when it comes to the number and the size of signs that businesses will be allowed to display in the rights-of-way (ROWs).

Actually, it won’t be ‘back to square one’ because a sign ordinance already exists. What will be done differently is the enforcement of existing rules regarding signs.

Coming soon. All Naples business-owners will be expected to follow the ordinance for signs in the ROWs, according to Town Manager Derik Goodine.

In fact, local entrepreneurs should soon receive from the Naples Code Enforcement Department — informing every one of the new policy of following the old ordinance.

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NAPLES — Due to heavy rains and the resulting increased water levels of the surrounding area, the lock at the Songo Lock State Historic Site — a part of Sebago Lake State Park, Casco — is closed indefinitely to boat traffic, according to Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands officials.

The heavy flow of water and increased lake levels have required the opening of all of the flood control gates. The gates will remain open until Brandy Pond and Long Lake water levels recede to more normal levels, a drop of more than two feet, Park Manager Matt McGuire of Sebago Lake State Park, said.

“People and fishermen who go down to the locks need to be very careful,” McGuire warned.

“The water is swift and high.”

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degree in education, and has lived, studied and worked in many different parts of the country.

“I, however, have always considered Casco my home,” she said.

“My husband and I returned to Maine four years ago and we continue to work on our home.”

Heuiser’s concerns for education are: More community involvement by all neighbors in the school budget process; and fiscal responsibility with a focus on meeting students’ needs.

“I would appreciate your vote in Casco on June 12,” she said.

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“Grandfathering means we are giving preferences,” Chairman Christine Powers said.

Although there was some talk of how to handle businesses that had been given grandfathered rights, the discussion gave way to providing a fair playing field.

“I personally think anyone who is grandfathered should no longer be grandfathered. I don’t think it is right,” Powers said.

“Business A got it. Business B got grandfathered. Business C is being held to a higher standard,” she said.

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increase over last year’s amount, even though health insurance costs have risen. The current budget reflects no pay raises or change in services.

The amount the town funded in 2011 reduced the pressure of fundraising, which is difficult on a small library with only two employees. Open three days a week, their time is limited as they try to focus on the needs of their patrons. That’s not to say that they and their volunteers don’t conduct fundraising events.

Look for the annual appeal, fairy house challenge, Adirondack chair raffle and sale (including children’s chairs this summer), on-going book sale, author events and a coupon book filled with discounts from businesses throughout the area. All of these and several grants supplement the town’s portion of the overall budget.

The library serves people in many diverse ways — reading programs for the young, book discussion groups, homeschool programs, Lakes Region Writers’ Guild meetings, Learning Express Library, which offers tests, tutorials, exam preparation, and basic skills courtesy of the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) award to the Maine State Library, Cornerstone of Science programs, online databases including ancestry.com and more. And there are a wide range of materials available — books, e-books, entertainment media, periodicals and computers.

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By Leigh Macmillen Hayes Special to The News CASCO — Don’t try to tell Carolyn Paradise that the age of the book is over.

Paradise, director of Casco Public Library, is as busy as she’s ever been over her 16year tenure. Despite, or perhaps because of the current economy, the library has not seen a shortage of demand for its services. It’s in difficult times that people turn to a library for books and movies, as well as job searches on the Internet and resume writing programs. The circulation of items is above 20,000 per year and use of the facility has increased over the last three years.

The Casco Public Library serves all town residents, but to do so, it needs to be adequately funded. The trustees are grateful for last year’s increase in funding to $64,825 and are requesting the same amount for the 2012 budget.

At the June 13 town meeting, the library is not asking for an

Goodine had recommended fines of $100 a day as a good deterrent. But, fines would not be implemented until the person in violation had been given verbal and written warnings.

The Naples Board of Selectmen held a special meeting in midMay to review a proposed ordinance for the ROW signage.

While time was spent editing and discussing sections of the ordinance on that Friday afternoon, the board decided to abide by the old one until its replacement was in place.

With the proposed set of regulations still in the rough draft stage, it did not appear as a warrant article at Wednesday’s town meeting, Goodine said.

However, a change to the town’s policy regarding signs in the ROWs will require the residents’ vote, he said.

“This (ordinance) deals with our public property, not private property,” Goodine said.

In the late winter, town officials and Causeway Renovation Committee members held a public input meeting to discuss the creation of a policy which would address how many signs and the size of signs and the types of signs that can be placed in the ROW. The concept behind a revamped ordinance was to reduce the clutter — especially with the completion of the Bay of Naples Bridge. An oftencited objective was to maintain a cohesive look that did not distract from the improved aesthetics of the Causeway.

During last month’s special meeting, selectmen were in agreement that the ordinance must be fair across the board — giving business owners the same rules determining where signs can be erected, and how much square footage is allowable.

“We have people who have more square footage of signs” than other business owners have been permitted, Selectman Rick Paraschak said.

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By Lisa Williams Ackley Staff Writer Bridgton officials have closed the town-owned Salmon Point Campground and adjacent beach area on Long Lake, until further notice, due to high water from recent heavy rains that deluged the Lake Region over the past several days.

“We had no choice,” Bridgton Town Manager Mitch Berkowitz said Tuesday, of having to close down the campground and beach. “We’ve shut down Salmon Point completely.”

Berkowitz said seasonal renters who were currently residing at four of the sites at the campground were asked to vacate them, until water levels decline.

Septic system shut down “We had to shut down our septic pumps, or they would burn out,” the town manager said June 5. “The electric (service) is still on. We have a letter (e-mail) going out to campers (who have rented sites at Salmon Point) saying to call us first before they come to the campground this weekend.”

There is irony to the campground and beach closure, according to Berkowitz, who said of the situation over the next few days, “It could be 90 degrees out, the sun is shining and you can’t go to Salmon Point, because there are no bathroom facilities.”

The town manager said that, if the level of Long Lake subsides to a more normal level, the high water at Salmon Point could “be purged.”

However, Berkowitz said, “Long Lake is the control — once the level drops, we can get people into the campground — but, until then, we don’t have any (bathroom) facilities.”

“The campground is all flooded through,” said Berkowitz.

“You can’t get to it. Even as the water goes down, there’s residual water in the ground. Until all of that comes out, Long Lake is still going to be very high.”

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in 1830, are concerned about both local shorelines and boater safety, McGuire said. The opening of the flood control gates creates heavy cross currents, creating a risk for boaters.

In order to facilitate the movement of as much water as possible and help drop water levels, all gates will remain open and conditions monitored to determine when boaters may safely pass through the lock.

For more information, contact Matt McGuire, park manager, at: 693-6231 (park telephone)

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The deadline for returning voted absentee ballots has not changed, ballots can be returned until 8 p.m. on Election Day, June 12, 2012.

The Online Absentee Ballot Request Service is available at: www.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/AbsenteeBallot/index.pl

Dennise D. Whitley Senate District 13 candidate

Whitley seeking Senate 13 seat Dennise Dullea Whitley of Norway has announced her candidacy as a Democrat for the Maine State Senate District 13, which includes the towns of Baldwin, Bridgton, Brownfield, Denmark Fryeburg, Harrison, Hiram, Naples, Norway, Otisfield, Oxford, Paris, Porter and Sebago.

Whitley, a Norway native, is a qualified Maine Clean Election candidate and seeks the Senate seat held by Senator David Hastings of Fryeburg, who is term-limited.

“Jobs, jobs, jobs are what legislators need to have as their marching orders in the next legislative session. There is no time to waste on divisive partisanship. Solutions to Maine’s economic crisis, our kids’ educational needs and our health care demands are within our reach,” Whitley said. “We just need to have the strength and will to pull together to right our ship of state and point it toward prosperity.

The bottom line is solid legislative teamwork that transcends ideologies and party lines! With my 12 years of experience working with the Maine Legislature and a good dose of common sense, I believe I can represent the folks of western Maine very well. I can be a leader with a fresh perspective, in this important march to fiscal balance.”

Congressman Mike Michaud said of Whitley’s candidacy for the Senate seat, “I have worked successfully with Dennise on health care and education issues, like the Fund for a Healthy Maine, when I served in the Maine Legislature and since I came to Congress.

Michaud continued, “For many years, I have known her to be a well-respected advocate for public health advances in Maine, especially those that affect the well-being and health of our children.

Because of her family roots in the area, I know that Dennise will be a strong voice in the Maine Senate, representing the people of western Maine.”

For the past 12 years, Whitley served as the Maine Government Relations director for the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) and worked for the passage of health related laws. Many of these public health laws, such as the creation

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ing has been a pressing issue in town, and Dayton said the board needs to focus on clarifying and updating existing zoning regulations. “This would enable the town to better meet its future needs,” he said.

Gordon Davis is a planning board veteran, having served on the Bridgton Planning Board for eight years before moving to 426 Norway Road (Route 117) in Harrison. He also chaired the Bridgton Budget Committee for two years. He currently works as an auditor and trainer for the Maine Workers’ Compensation Board in Augusta. Says Davis, “I enjoyed my time on the Bridgton Planning Board, and I am very interested in being involved in economic growth in the area.” He wants to work to foster responsible growth and job opportunities in town, “while maintaining the small town feel and attracting tourism.” Davis would like to see the board focus on “attracting desirable businesses, streamlining the regulatory process, and keeping Harrison attractive to the tourist trade.”

• Board of Zoning Appeals — one five-year term Jonathan Whitney served several years on the Board of Trustees of the Harrison Village Library and is currently the board’s president. He lives on Dawes Hill Road, and works as a real estate agent affiliated with Anne Plummer & Associates in Naples. He also publishes the Greater Bridgton Lake Region Chamber of Commerce’s Area Guide, sells advertising for the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce’s magazine, and publishes a real estate section in Lake Living magazine. Whitney said he enjoys being on the zoning board. “It’s something of interest to me that I can do to contribute to my community.”

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serves as superintendent of the Harrison Water District. He and his wife, Darcy, run High View Farm, offering dairy products for sale at the farm and local farmers’ markets. Winslow feels the most pressing issue facing the town is dealing with rising school costs and dealing with inequities in the funding formula between the towns and the SAD 17 School District.

Christine Davis is a newcomer to town politics who is currently treasurer of the Harrison Village Library. She and her husband, Averill, own A.C. Construction, where she serves as accountant. She is running because, “No one else would step up to the plate, so I felt I should,” she said. She wants to focus on improving the condition of town roads, and to find ways to deal with school spending. Davis believes the school funding formula hurts Harrison, and would like to see it reconsidered, “because Harrison cannot afford it.”

• Planning Board — two three-year seats James Dayton was appointed to fill in on the board, and has become more and more active in town politics since moving to Hobbs Hill Lane in 2004. During the past year he served on the Transfer Station Committee, Committee and as Chairman of the Budget Committee. He and his family also lived in Harrison in the 1970s. He has been in the construction business for 40 years, 30 of them as a self-employed business owner of Habitat Services, which provides handyman and design services for residential and commercial property owners. He also spent 10 years in the corporate world involved with quality control. He said he is seeking a permanent seat on the planning board “because we are the stewards of our resources, and the planning board best serves this goal. My core belief is that growth and resource protection can coexist.” Shoreland zon-

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Windham man sentenced in Sebago hunting death sibility for what happened and expressed sincere remorse.

Accompanied at the sentencing hearing by her 16-year-old daughter, Maria, Lisa Kolofsky said her 10-year-old son, Thomas, chose not to attend.

“Today, I ask you to forgive yourself and to please work to educate other hunters so no one else has to walk in our shoes,” Lisa Kolofsky told Briggs. She said that, from the moment she heard of the fatal shooting of her husband on Nov. 5, 2011, her “heart went out to” Briggs.

Turning to her family members and friends and others gathered in the courtroom, Lisa Kolofsky said, “I am asking each of you to find it in your heart to forgive Mr. Briggs, because that’s what Pete would have done.”

Lisa Kolofsky then told Justice Cole, “...Specifically, I ask that Mr. Briggs spend time speaking at hunter safety courses. Your Honor, I feel other hunters will listen to him and hear his story — it will help them and also help Mr. Briggs.”

“I have no anger toward him,” Lisa Kolofsky told the court of Briggs. “I need all my energy to focus on my children and our new life (without Peter).”

“I never dreamed I’d spend one day without Peter — he melted my heart — he was my whole world,” Lisa Kolofsky said, as she spoke of the man who asked her out on their first date 30 years ago, and was not only her husband, but her soul mate and best friend, as well.

“Peter lived every day in the

moment, with pride, love and devotion,” said Lisa.

Lisa Kolofsky spoke of her husband’s dedicated volunteerism in sports, Boy Scouts, and his all-around appreciation of life and his devotion to those he dearly loved, particularly her and his two children.

She said her late husband Peter had “a sparkle in his eye that would make you wonder what he was up to,” and then stated, “Peter was a man of few words, but when he spoke, you listened — he always had a great story to tell. He never had a bad word to say about anybody, and he always went out of his way for others. He always went the extra mile, for others.”

Maria Kolofsky stepped to the courtroom microphone, saying of her dad, “We were so

Incidents on Bridgton Police blotter These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Tuesday, May 29: 10:38 a.m. Police officers responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence on Wildwood Road and arrested Paul J. Parker, 34, of Portland, for domestic violence assault. Parker, who also had an outstanding warrant for unpaid fines for illegal possession of scheduled drugs, was transported to the Cumberland County Jail in Portland.

12:56 p.m. A caller reported their credit card and other personal information had been compromised.

3:50 p.m. A police officer responded to a general disturbance on Wayside Avenue where a subject alleged their landlord was destroying their belongings.

3:52 p.m. A 14-year-old male juvenile was taken into custody, after he allegedly committed criminal mischief.

Wednesday, May 30: 2:20

a.m. Bridgton Police assisted the Bridgton Fire Department on Forest Avenue where lightning struck a tree that then fell on a mobile home.

6:15 a.m. A caller reported a birch tree half way across the roadway on Swamp Road off South Bridgton Road (in Sebago).

10:45 a.m. Bridgton Police assisted Maine State Police at an incident on Bear Trap Road.

1:35 p.m. The theft of 30 sheets of plywood from a Main Street location was investigated.

3:58 p.m. Police officers responded to a Maple Street address for a report of alleged threatening by a neighbor.

4:32 p.m. A police officer responded to a report of five shots fired on North High Street.

5:31 p.m. A caller from Pond Road reported hearing gunshots in the area.

Thursday, May 31: 3:03 a.m. A police officer responded to a report of loud noise on

North Bridgton Road.

7:47 p.m. A police officer responded to a report of a shot fired in the area of Main and Fowler Streets. The area was searched with negative contact.

8:34 p.m. Bridgton Police assisted the Bridgton Fire Department with a wire down on Highland Road.

Friday, June 1: 7:43 p.m.

A caller from Kennard Street reported motor vehicles speeding while children were riding their bikes in the road.

Saturday, June 2: 11:08 a.m.

A subject reported their camp on Malcolm Road was broken into sometime during the past week.

4:49 p.m. A gas drive off was reported at a convenience store on Main Street.

5:42 p.m. Bridgton Police assisted the Bridgton Fire Department at a call on Willis Park Road.

6:04 p.m. A caller reported a tree partially blocking the roadway on North High Street

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close...He was my best friend, my idol.” She spoke of how her father will not get to see her attend her proms, take her to a father-daughter dance or walk her down the aisle at her wedding.

When it was time for William Briggs to address the court and Peter Kolofsky’s family, he said that, in 45 years of hunting, he had made “one mistake” that was a “tragic accident.”

Briggs said, “Most importantly, Mrs. Kolofsky, is the pain and suffering it cost you and your children and loved ones.”

“I couldn’t find the words, when this accident happened,” Briggs said, “and, to this day, I can’t find the words. I know the words ‘I’m sorry,’ but they won’t help now — maybe they never will. I am terribly sorry for the pain and suffering I’ve caused from my actions — and no matter what (sentence) is handed down today — I pray for you and your family, and I pray for my family, and I know that when my days are done here on earth, I will stand before my God and He will judge me for the good and bad I’ve done and for what I failed

to do — only then will it be done.”

Prior to sentencing Briggs, Justice Cole said, “Mr. Briggs comes across as a very sincere hunter who’s been hunting for a long time and knows what he is doing in the woods, but he made a mistake — a deadly mistake.”

Addressing Briggs directly, Justice Cole told him, “Mr. Briggs, I certainly hope you will go ahead and put all your efforts in to the hunter safety program. There’s no doubt in my mind, you’re a good citizen.”

According to Lieutenant Dan Scott of the Maine Warden Service, which investigated Briggs’ accidental shooting of Peter Kolofsky, “The incident was a textbook case of failing to make proper target identification.”

Lt. Scott said Briggs “shot at ‘movement’ and failed to identify Kolofsky with an unobstructed view of his head and torso, as required by Maine’s Target Identification Law.” He added that Briggs would be subject to a minimum 10-year suspension of his hunting privileges, as a result of the conviction.

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4:46 p.m. A caller reported their driveway on Mountain Road had washed out due to a plugged culvert at the ski area.

Monday, June 4: 7:05 p.m.

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9:44 p.m. A police officer responded to a report of suspicious activity on Knight’s Hill Road just off Route 302 (North High Street) and arrested Rene M. Goodine, 48, of Yarmouth, for violating a protection from abuse order. Goodine was released on personal recogni(Continued from Page A) zance.

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criminal record, entered a plea of guilty to Class A manslaughter before Justice Roland A. Cole and, under the terms of a plea agreement, was sentenced to serve three years in prison, with all but 45 days suspended.

As a condition of his four years of probation, Briggs must spend 500 hours of community service speaking to those enrolled in hunter safety courses around the state about what happened the day he accidentally shot and killed Peter Kolofsky.

Assistant Attorney General Zainea said that mitigating circumstances in Briggs’ manslaughter case were that he has no prior criminal history, he voluntarily cooperated with law enforcement officials, and he has fully accepted respon-

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utilized and the most important to property owners.”

Article 30 asks voters to raise and appropriate $706,429 for law enforcement services, which includes the police department, court appearances, animal control and public safety administration for dispatch — or a difference of $64,292.

“The operating budget has been reduced, because a year ago, with voter approval, we embarked on Dispatch being handled by Cumberland County (instead of in-house), and we went from a budget of $218,000 for Dispatch to $133,000 now.”

The amount for paving in the Public Works budget is proposed to be increased from $300,000 last year to $375,000 in 2012-13.

Berkowitz said the selectmen are proposing to spend more money for capital expenditures, in particular an increase of $75,000 that is being proposed for the Public Works Department, at the recommendation of the Budget Advisory Committee to the selectmen, “just to keep up with (road) repair and paving.”

Additionally, under capital expenditures, the selectmen are recommending raising and appropriating $77,200 for a plow truck, $40,000 in reserve for a Public Works grader, another $40,000 in reserve for a Public Works loader, $15,000 for a pickup truck, $25,000 for downtown restrooms and $3,480 for a welder. The amount of $54,000 is being proposed for a backhoe at the transfer station.

The town manager said there are also proposed increases for fuel — gasoline, diesel, and heating fuel. Berkowitz said that, even though every effort is being made to save money in this area, “We still have to put police cruisers on the street, plows need fuel and buildings need heat. So, some costs are out of our control.”

Article 49 asks voters to “authorize the selectmen to purchase a vacuum tanker truck for the Bridgton Fire Department at a price not to exceed $225,000; to make an initial payment of up to $150,000 from funds appropriated by the town in 2011 and 2012 for capital expenditures; and to finance the remaining balance of up to $75,000 by

a borrowing or lease purchase agreement in the name of the town at an interest rate not to exceed 4% for a term not to exceed 13 months.”

It further states, “As of the date of the annual town meeting, June 12, 2012, the total amount of bonds and capital leases for the Town of Bridgton outstanding and unpaid is $261,958 of which $251,738 is principal and $10,220 is interest. The town has no bonds authorized and unissued. The total general obligation to be assumed if the article authorizing this borrowing or lease purchase agreement is ratified by the voters is $75,000 plus interest. The total debt service costs of the financing will vary depending on the prevailing interest rates at the time the bond or lease purchase agreement is issued. The total estimated debt service is $78,250 of which $75,000 is principal and $3,250 is estimated interest at 4% over 13 months.”

Berkowitz apologized for inadvertently omitting Article 49 from the original annual town meeting warrant that meant an emergency selectmen’s meeting had to be held last week to take care of the

oversight, in order for voters to be able to consider it on June 13.

Should voters approve the new vacuum tanker truck, said Berkowitz, “it means we will then take care of another critical piece of equipment to take care of our community. The old style of tanker truck is gravity fed, according to Berkowitz.

“With the new vacuum tanker truck, you fill up the tank a lot quicker and when you get to the fire scene, it will push the water out with greater force,” Berkowitz stated. “If it’s your house and you’re (located) away from water (sources), it may make the difference between saving it and not saving it.”

Monies for revaluation in 2016-17?

Berkowitz said the Town of Bridgton’s valuation “is closing in on close to a billion dollars.”

“It’s about $990 million, right now,” he said.

“The selectmen have been putting money aside for a revaluation in 2016 or 2017, so the year we do have a revaluation we don’t have a spike in the tax rate and we don’t have to pay debt service if you borrowed it.”

Planners table action on brewery proposal to July 3

By Lisa Williams Ackley Staff Writer The Bridgton Planning Board has unanimously voted to table the Mount Henry Brewing Company’s application for a microbrewery and taproom on Portland Road until its next meeting on July 3, as the applicants still need to prove they meet the two performance standards for surface water drainage and potential water pollution under the Town of Bridgton Site Plan Review Ordinance.

So far, the planning board members have said the Mount Henry Brewing Company owners have proven they meet all of the performance standards in the Site Plan Review Ordinance, with the exception of the two pertaining to surface

water drainage and undue water pollution.

“The applicants have to satisfy us (the planning board) that they meet the performance requirements,” Planning Board Chairman Steve Collins said, Wednesday morning.

Co-applicants Angela Roux and Robert Prindall may have to hire an engineering firm to prove they do meet the performance standards pertaining to surface water drainage and undue water pollution — that determination is up to them, according to the planning board.

When Roux asked if the project could receive the planning board’s tentative approval June 5, Chairman Collins replied, “It’s not an ironclad outcome, so I’d be reluctant to give tenta-

tive approval tonight.”

Disc golf proposal Beaver Creek Disc Golf, an 18-hole professional disc golf course proposed by Chris and Lynne Olsen on a 66-acre parcel off Hio Ridge Road, took part in a pre-application session with the planning board, Tuesday night.

The same parcel of land received approval from the Bridgton Planning Board in the early 1990s for the Landing at Beaver Creek subdivision, but that approval has since expired.

Adjacent property owner Tom McCarthy expressed concerns about the impact the proposed disc golf course could have on Beaver Pond and surrounding properties. He said that, until

now, there has been no public access to Beaver Pond.

Chris Olsen, who said there are currently 30 disc golf courses in Maine, stated the proposed disc golf course would not be near Beaver Pond or within the Shoreland Zone.

“This isn’t in the Shoreland Zone — I can tell you that, right now,” Chris Olsen said.

“Yes, that won’t be part of this (disc golf course project), at all — it’s not on the pond, at all,” said Lynne Olsen.

Chris Olsen said there would be a “wood-chipped path around the whole golf course, probably a mile long.”

“We’re not trying to reach a consensus tonight,” said Collins, “but we want to get the public’s concerns ahead of

(Continued from Page A) ment has to its citizens and community and, consequently, what are our priorities, as a town, regarding spending tax dollars.” He’d like to see more participation by residents, saying, “All of our town elected offices this year are going to be

filled in uncontested elections, and I think most voters generally prefer to have a choice. I think the whole town benefits, when more of its citizenry is involved in the decisions that are being made, whether it be for an elected office or by serving on a board through volun-

teering.”

• SAD 17 Board of Directors — one three-year term Albert Lisowski was a write-in candidate for the school board, three years ago.

He wants to serve another term “because now that I sort of know how things work, I can contribute more,” he said. During his first term, he served on two board subcommittees. Lisowski moved to Route 35 in Harrison six years ago from Ohio with his wife and two children, and loves the town, especially citing the quality of its recreational programs for children. He is a stayat-home dad and a volunteer on the Harrison Fire Department.

He supports the school budget, and sees the planned consolidation of Harrison and Waterford elementary schools as being necessary, because currently Waterford Elementary School is being underutilized and Harrison Elementary School is overcrowded. “Do I want to see

those kids bussed in? I don’t, but what else can we do?” The district will save $90,000 with the consolidation, he points out. His fifth grade daughter was in a portable classroom this year, and his fourth grade son would have to be in a portable classroom next year, if the consolidation doesn’t take place. Portable classrooms tend to be “dark and dingy,” and it’s important, if possible, to “bring kids together in one school.”

Lisowski definitely supports the town’s efforts to put pressure on Augusta to revise the school funding formula, which is unfair to Harrison, he said.

“What I can say to parents is ‘stay involved.’ It takes a village to raise a child.”

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and voting will take place at the Harrison Town Office. The town meeting will follow on the next day, June 13, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Harrison Elementary School.

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By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Tuesday morning, a few Naples town representatives took a site walk to view the transplanted trees on the Long Lake parcel that was illegally cleared in spring 2010.

The owner of the property, John Chase accompanied Naples Town Manager Derik Goodine, Code Enforcement Officer Boni Rickett and Selectman Bob Caron, Sr. The consensus was that the majority of the trees seemed to be thriving, and the erosion control on the acreage was satisfactory, according to Goodine.

“The trees look really good — the maples and the pines had new growth. I was pleased with what I saw. Everything seemed to be pretty good,” he said on Tuesday.

Goodine estimated that more than 90% of the transplanted trees had survived the winter, and were in good shape this spring.

“I told him to keep an eye on a couple birch trees that were about five feet tall. The leaves hadn’t budded yet, but there was green under the bark,” he said.

According to a mutual legal agreement between the landowner and the Town of Naples, the tree growth on the parcel must be monitored for 10 years. The settlement was reached in December 2010, and it was mediated by a former Superior Court Judge — rather than actually through the court system.

The tree clearing that occurred on Chase’s property violated the shoreland zoning ordinances — upheld at both the town and state level.

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During the site walk, “John Chase was very cooperative. And, he’s doing a great job,” at returning the land to its original state, Goodine said.

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Bridgton referendums

BABYSITTING SKILLS — The Bridgton Community Center offered an American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Course earlier this spring, where youngsters learned a variety of techniques and potential life-saving skills. The class was taught by Deborah Ripley, MSHS, from Women in Balance, who has completed the requirements for Babysitter’s Training Instructor. Pictured at the top are participants (back row, left to right) Zachary Flynn, Mindy Miller, Madison Rock, Zoe Silvia, Cassie Huntress, Breanna Thompson, Lauren Jacobs and Molly Madsen; front row, left to right, Kalie Eastman, Payton Cook, Aisley Sturk, Zoe Bodwell and Jessica Frum. In the photo to the left, Madison Rock tends to her “patient” Mindy Miller.

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By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Voters will decide whether they want to make sure a mixed use is required for downtown buildings on large lots, when they go to the polls next Tuesday, June 12. Voting runs from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Town Hall on North High Street.

They will also be asked to approve a Park Forest Trust Fund that would authorize the use of tree-harvest revenue from town property to be used for the maintenance of Pondicherry Park, as well as the other town parks, and to give a thumbs-up to a PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) ordinance that will allow homeowners to apply for low-cost energy improvement loans.

Supporters say the Site Plan Review Ordinance amendment concerning mixed use is needed to protect against all-residential developments such as the 21-unit affordable housing complex Avesta Housing, Inc. is proposing near Pondicherry Square. The amendment would be retroactive to Feb. 20.

Detractors, however, including Selectman Woody Woodward, say the amendment applies to too much of Main Street and would have unintended consequences for existing residential property owners.

The language of the amendment as endorsed by the planning board is as follows: “On any parcel that is 20,000 square feet or greater within the Village Center District (See Village Center District Map), the ground level shall be used for retail, office, business or professional use. When the development is mixed use, the ground level shall be used for retail, office, business or professional use only. Home occupations and usual appurtenant uses associated with the building are exempt from this provision.” The amendment, further, would be made retroactive to

Feb. 20, 2012.

The amendment was first proposed by the Comprehensive Plan Committee, which recommended that the Planning Board take on the task of defining its language. In preparing language for the amendment, Planning Board Chairman Steve Collins said the planning board “took great pains to make clear (that the amendment) was based on the current 2004 Comprehensive Plan,” and was not part of ongoing updates to the plan that have not yet been approved by voters.

However, Woodward has said that the Comprehensive Plan’s endorsement of mixed use doesn’t necessarily mean such use has to be within the same structure. He’s worried that non-commercial property owners would not be able to use their first floor for living space if they made changes to their property major enough to trigger a site plan review. And the potential impact would not be minor, he said: “It has been shown that almost 40 lots fall under the amendment if new construction is done, a change of use is made, or a change is made to increase the property size by more than 25%.”

The boundaries of the proposed new Village Center District to be created by the amendment encompass the properties around the monument at Main Hill, down along Main Street to include all of Depot Street and the former Memorial School site, and beyond the intersection at Pondicherry Square up Portland Road to Maple Street, and down lower Main Street to the Kansas Road.

Most of the people speaking at earlier public hearings have supported the amendment as a means toward preserving the traditional mixed-use nature of downtown, with commercial storefronts on the ground level.

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discharge he became an officer in the Police Department of Willimantic, Connecticut, where he remained until he heard the call of Maine. In

As a citizen of the Bridgton community he is a member of:

Upon re-election he will encourage and assist:

• Saint Joseph Catholic Church • Bridgton Lions Club — serving two terms as King Lion • Bridgton Board of Selectmen • Masonic Delta Lodge #153 • Oriental Lodge #13

• the development of programs to meet the needs of our increasing population of seniors • make town employees and committees accountable including the Board of Selectmen • responsibility for budget items • obtaining funding for town projects from Federal, State and non-governmental sources • store owners to maintain and rent Main Street properties • our existing businesses to expand locally • rebuilding and expanding the town’s infrastructure such as roads and sewer systems • development high school apprentice programs and citizen retraining programs • the development of a mentoring program for our youth in developing job skills necessary to find employment • the Economic Development Corporation in its efforts to retain new businesses

As a contributing participant he has: • Chaired the Student of the Month Program • Raised funds for: – BRAG – Bridgton Fireworks – Camp Sunshine – Special Olympics • Negotiated the Pondicherry Park contract on behalf of the town • Assisted in the development of Bridgton’s Drug and Alcohol Policy • Assisted with the SAD 61’s Dropout Program • Founding member of Bridgton Community Crime Watch

He believes: • We have a responsibility for the needs of all Bridgton citizens but particularly our seniors and youth.

• Our youth are the leaders of tomorrow.

• New technologies have made knitting mills and shoe shops Bridgton’s industries of the past. We must embrace new business ideas with an open mind.

• Our natural assets of lakes and mountains are Bridgton’s greatest assets. We must use them to expand tourism to all seasons.

• Being the hub to the Lake Region offers future economic opportunities as it has in the past.

• The town center’s New England character is an asset that needs to be updated, managed and enhanced.

• The growth on the town’s major highways must be managed in a manner that does not hinder economic opportunities.

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1977 he moved his family to North Bridgton when he joined Bridgton’s Police. He was an officer of the law until his retirement.

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Bear attack (Continued from Page A)

closed. “If the door was open, I’m sure he would have come inside,” Bob said.

After the initial shock wore off, they started taking pictures. Bob called over to his brother-in-law, who was staying at a nearby site, so he could see the bear, who paced around for a while before giving up the hunt.

It wasn’t Bob’s first bear encounter; in Middleton, he’s had bears got into his garage. One time, a bear came within 10 feet of him as he was reading outside. He’s seen plenty of deer, and occasionally a moose, while staying at the Bridgton campground, but this was his first Maine black bear.

‘They do just about what they want’ Jack Knight, a 20-year damage control officer for the Maine Warden Service, hadn’t heard about the Brusseau’s close call, but he wasn’t surprised. “If they’re hungry, they do just about what they want, because they’re pretty powerful.” And bears can smell food three miles away.

So far this year, he’s had roughly 18-20 complaints of nuisance bears around the Lake Region area. Just recently, he said, there was a report of a bear between Lake Region High School and Lake Region Middle School in Naples.

The earliest sighting this year was in March, in Sweden. There have been multiple bear sightings on the South Bridgton Road, Knight said, and a “real big one” was spotted on the Burnham Road in Bridgton.

“On Route 93 (in Bridgton), near the Kilgore Road, one person is feeding the bear, six at a time. He has for years,” Knight said. “It’s not good,” he said, and he definitely discourages the practice, but it’s not against the law to feed bears, so he said there’s little he can do.

The bear population in the Lake Region has been rising over the past six to eight years, said Knight, a Bridgton resident who is one of only a few animal damage control officers working with the warden’s service who handle bear nuisance complaints. “Ninety-nine percent of the problems are caused by people — not picking up their garbage, leaving food around, putting up bird feeders,” he said. “We’ve built our houses in their natural habitat.”

With the bear population coming up, he said, “A lot of people in southern Maine are not used to the wildlife,” and therefore don’t take the precautions that are second nature to people living in the northern half of the state.

Knight likes to keep a can of pepper spray handy. “That’s the best deterrent you’d ever have” against bears, he said. Some stores sell pepper spray designed for wildlife encounters that can spray up to 25 feet away. He always recommends putting grills in a garage or shed after using them, but he realizes that’s not an option for campers like the Brusseaus.

Knight said bear complaints should drop once blueberries, raspberries and apples come into season. Right now, he said, bears are competing for food with the deer and turkeys that are much more abundant than they once were in residential areas.

Bridgton referendums (Continued from Page A)

Packard has pointed out that changes can be made after adoption, if it is found that the amendment puts too much of a restraint on homeowners or developers.

The trust fund ordinance would make available around $5,000 a year for maintenance of Pondicherry Park, on which selectmen recently finalized town ownership terms with the Lakes Environmental Association and Loon Echo Land Trust.

The PACE Ordinance is important, said Town Manager Mitch Berkowitz, because it makes energy improvements more affordable for homeowners and businesses. The ordinance was defeated last year, in large part because it was placed on the ballot at the same time voters knocked down a proposal to ban fast-food restaurants and big box stores.

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GOING, GOING, GONE? — As of Tuesday, the continual heavy rains had almost completely submerged the beaver lodge at Shorey Park in Bridgton, perhaps putting to permanent rest the ongoing debate over whether the beavers should be removed to prevent further damage to trees in the park. But Animal Damage Control Officer Jack Knight says not so fast; beavers build their homes to last, and while they have certainly been displaced by the flooding, the family of three or four beavers may return once the waters recede. There’s also a good possibility the beavers may move downstream, Knight said. He said nuisance beavers have been a problem for the past three or four years along the west side of Highland Lake; he relocated one colony at Highland Point that was causing soil erosion. He uses a clamshell trap that is triggered when the beavers step on it; the trap snaps right up and closes. Use of the traps is time consuming, but “very effective,” he said. Knight said he usually takes relocated beavers to Walker’s Bridge, over the Saco River in Fryeburg, where there are no homes and so much marshland, “by the time they can cause a problem, they’d be very, very old.”

If you care, leave wildlife there

With nature in full bloom, many people are going outdoors — in their backyards, the woods and the beaches — to enjoy the nice weather.

Wildlife is active, too, and the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife reminds

people to follow these simple steps to be safe among the wildlife and to keep the young animals with their mothers.

Below is information that should help everyone live harmoniously with wildlife, including fawns, moose, pip-

York moving on (Continued from Page A) he been involved with the planning board for 30 years, and was ready to step down.

After asking a few questions of two potential candidates, the selectmen voted unanimously to appoint Tom Bossie to a full-time planning board seat and to select Rob Butcher as an

alternate board member.

According to Town Manager Dave Morton, “Bossie is currently on Zoning Board of Appeals, which hasn’t been terribly active.”

Morton recommended the selectmen appoint two members because “it has been a challenge to maintain a quorum.”

ing plovers and others. People are encouraged to follow these steps for the protection of themselves and wildlife — and to appreciate wildlife and their behaviors from afar.

This is the time of year when many members of the public encounter baby fawns, robins, raccoons and other young wildlife in their backyards and woodlands.

Because wild animal parents can’t hire babysitters, and must leave their youngsters alone while they search for food, people often stumble upon a fawn hidden in the leaves on the forest floor, young birds taking their first flights, or young raccoon and fox kits wandering a bit too far from the home den.

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Young wildlife is often “kidnapped” by well-meaning people in the mistaken belief that they have been abandoned. The mother-young bond is very strong in mammals and birds, and parents will return given the opportunity to do so with out human interference.

In most instances, if you come across any healthy young wild animal or bird, leave it alone! The mother will come back to care for it, as long as humans move a distance away to let the family reassemble. If you have pets, put them inside your home or leash them so they can’t disturb the young wildlings.

If, however, you think an animal may be orphaned, please call an IF&W regional biologist to see whether that is the case. Please, do not pick it up and take it home.

Wild birds and mammals do not make good pets; and it’s against the law to possess them without the proper state and federal permits.

Every spring, moose calves and deer fawns are brought to the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray or to wildlife rehabilitators and the majority of them are not orphans. Here is what you should do if you see young wildlife or birds: Fawns and Moose Calves: If you encounter a fawn, leave it alone! Adult mother does return only two or three times a day to young fawns to nurse them, otherwise leaving them stashed in a protected place and relying on their camouflage and lack of scent to protect them from predators.

As soon as fawns are able to keep up with mom, they travel more with her as she forages for food.

Squirrels or Raccoons: If a nest of squirrels or raccoons must be disturbed, (for example if a tree has been cut down or fallen) leave the young in the den part of the tree and leave them nearby in a protected place. The mother will in all likelihood come back and transport them to a new location.

Birds: The same is true for a bird’s nest. Put the nest and nestlings into a nearby tree, supported in a basket or other container that has drainage.

The mother robin or blue jay is probably right around the corner, and will return to feed the young and care for them until they can fly on their own.

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June 7, 2012, The Bridgton News, Page B

Fryeburg Academy class awards SCENES FROM GRADUATION — Top left, Maggie McConkey of Fryeburg was all smiles; (top right) Kristie Sills of Cambridge, Vt. sheds some tears after graduation ceremonies concluded; Bobby Ramsay of Fryeburg receives his Academy diploma from Headmaster Dan Lee; Commencement speaker David Fulton (one of three students chosen by his peers) speaks. David was awarded the Academy’s Gibson Medal, the most prestigious commencement honor; (above, left) Sonam Sherpa of Nepal and Djordje Obradovic of Serbia; (above middle) Forest Edson and Katie Knowles, both of Fryeburg; (above right) President of the Fryeburg Academy Class of 2012 Ryanne Johnson passes out programs at graduation. More photos on Page 2B.

(Photos courtesy of Rachel Andrews-Damon/FA)

The following awards were presented to the members of the Fryeburg Academy Class of 2012: The Oliver Award — Laura Pulito Senator George J. Mitchell Scholarship — Sylvia Brooks The Richard Denney Scholarship — Laura Pulito Susan Souther Page English Medal — Laura Pulito Elizabeth W. Tinker Prize — Kristie Sills Elizabeth W. Tinker Prize — Xinyue Deng George Haley Prize — Hieu Van Major Clayton Warren Pike

and Margaret E. Pike Science Prize — Xinyue Deng Elizabeth W. Tinker Prize — Jenny Jeffrey The Priscilla Higgins Merrifield French Award — David Fulton Walter A. Robinson Classical Prize — Destiny Deroche The Fryeburg Academy Spanish Award — Destiny Deroche Elizabeth W. Tinker Prize — Scott Pelkie Theodore P. Blaich Social Studies Award — Destiny Deroche Andrew B. Welch Life Science Award — Laura

Pulito John F. Weston Award — Lionel Rutabayiro Ralph M. Larrabee Award — Mark Schrader The Lester W. Hammond Jr. Award — Hieu Van Eleanor P. Andrews Award — Megan MacGillivray Philip G. Andrews, Jr. Award — Eleanor Jones Barbara Douglass Intercultural Ambassador Award — Lionel Rutabayiro Fryeburg Academy Teachers Association Scholarship — Sylvia Brooks The Priscilla MacGillivray Goff Award — Lakyn Osgood

The LaCasce Award — Hieu Van and Geraphy Reyes Dean’s Cup — Hieu Van Senior Esprit de Corps Award — Connor Reeves Ruth Shaw French Award — Khalil Fair The Graustein Awards — Sage Hennessy and Robert Ramsay Robert S. Crabtree Service Award — Ryanne Johnson Erickson Award — Nathaniel McCann The Gibson Memorial Medal — David Fulton The Fryeburg Academy Alumni Association Awards AWARDS, Page B

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Fryeburg Academy grad awards

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Talk on early life in Raymond The Raymond-Casco Historical Society will present a talk by John Manoush on “Daily Life in the Early 1800s” on Monday, June 11, at 7 p.m. at the Raymond-Casco Historical Museum, Route 302, Casco.

As a trustee of the Hawthorne Community Association for the last 10 years, John has learned a lot about what Nathaniel Hawthorne’s early life was like when he lived in Raymond between about 1812 and 1825. The fact that the Hawthorne’s home is still standing after 200 years attests to the fame of its former resident — but what about the average working person?

What were their homes and lives like?

Consulting a number of sources including books of the late Ernest Night of Raymond, a founding member of the Raymond-

Casco Historical Society, John has attempted to construct a picture of what everyday life was like in the following subject areas: • Making a Living • Life and Death (Health and Illnesses) • The Homes (Size, construction, heating) • Eating, Drinking and Smoking • Shopping and Entertainment • Travel All are welcome and there is no charge to attend. For more information check out the website at www.raymondcascohistory. org or call Pam Grant at 655-2438.

Auction at Fryeburg Fairgrounds June 9

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FRYEBURG — Maine will hold a Take-A-Chance and Northern New Hampshire Auction this Saturday, June 9 Junior Hereford members at the Fryeburg Fairground’s Agricultural Center.

Auction viewing is from 4:30 to 7 p.m. with the drawing starting at 7 p.m. Buy your sheet of 25 tickets for $5. There will be a $1 table, 50/50 raffle and food booth.

Members are from Fryeburg, East Dixfield, Corinna and Troy, HARRISON — The as well as Wolfeboro, N.H. The VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post group is raising money to go to #9328 is sponsoring a pubthe Hereford Junior National lic supper at the Harrison Show in Grand Island, Neb., VFW on Waterford Road July 2-8.

There, they will show (Route 35) on Saturday, and participate in events such June 9 from 5 to 6 p.m. as showmanship, illustrated The menu includes homespeeches, team marketing, team made baked beans, hot dogs, fitting, grill cook-off and type ANOTHER TIME, ANOTHER WORLD — Third-graders coleslaw, casseroles, salads, shows. from Jordan-Small Elementary School enjoyed their tour of pies and beverages.

For more information, conThis supper is a fundraisthe Raymond-Casco Historical Society Museum May 31. tact Diane Gushee at 256-7798 er for the Ladies Auxiliary. or Alan or Erik Fredrickson at Donations appreciated.

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Class of ’67 reunion

‘Mom’s Milk’ support group to meet at BH The breastfeeding support group, “Mom’s Milk” at Bridgton Hospital, will meet on Monday, June 11, from 10 to 11 a.m.

The support group meets in the family quiet room at the hospital. No RSVP required, just bring along your baby!

The support group leader/ consultant will be International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Crystal Drew, RN, or Laurie Dougherty, RN, Certified Lactation Counselor. For fur-

ther information contact Crystal Drew at the Special Delivery Family Birthing Center, 6476000, ext. 6128, or visit the Bridgton Hospital website at www.bridgtonhospital.org Bridgton Hospital has been recognized with the prestigious international recognition as a Baby-Friendly® birth facility, the first Critical Access Hospital in Maine to been designated Baby-Friendly, and one of just 116 nationwide to obtain the recognition.

“Come one, come all” to Bridgton High School’s Class of 1967 Reunion, planned for Saturday, July 14, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Magic Lantern in Bridgton. Classmates are asked to remit $15 per person as soon as possible for the room rental.

Send to Sandy Fadden Carsley, 54 Winn Road, Bridgton, ME 04009. If there are enough advance ticket sales, organizers will put out a few finger foods.

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Vendors are needed for a craft fair that the Bridgton Methodist Church is planning for Saturday, June 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church. To sign up, call Beverly at 6933476.

There will be a public breakfast fundraiser at the Masonic Hall on Route 117 on Saturday, June 16, from 7 to 10 a.m. to help defray the cost of the Bridgton fireworks. The breakfast is sponsored by the Oriental Lodge, the Bridgton Lions and the Bridgton Lakes Region Rotary. Donations will be taxdeductable.

Bridgton Hospital is sponsoring an “Every Day in a Family’s Life” health fair on Saturday,

June 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Stevens Brook Elementary School. For more information, call 647-6055.

The Friends of the Bridgton Library is holding a book sale on Saturday, June 9, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Bridgton Library Courtyard.

The Girl Scouts are holding an open house at Camp Pondicherry on Sunday, June 10, from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, call 1-888-9224763.

My blessings to all my friends and readers of my column. Stay well, and enjoy our spring, and all that’s going on in our nice town of Bridgton — a great place to live.

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The new mobile spay/neuter clinic has been on the road for two weeks offering spay/neuter to cats in New Hampshire and Maine.

“It is time to go to the cats,” said Roz Manwaring of Rozzie May Animal Alliance. “With this new mobile unit we can offer our services to a much larger audience.”

The goal is to stop unwanted and homeless animals at the source and in turn reduce the strain on animal shelters.

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stop. The plan is for monthly visits, altering 30 cats a day to help as many cats as possible. Lowcost spay/neuter does not mean less quality of care. All surgeries will be performed in the separate surgery suite by licensed veterinarians, supported by veterinary technicians and assistants. Team RMAA volunteers will also be on hand to help with paperwork and registrations.

The Feline Fix-It Wagon will be offering cat packages, which include spay/neuter, rabies vaccine, Capstar flea treatment, and nail trim — females $75, and males $60. Other services offered include deworming, distemper vaccine and flea treat-

ments.

Rozzie May Animal Alliance, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation, has been offering spay/ neuter clinics to cats and dogs for four years, altering approximately 1,000 animals a year.

The time has come to go to the cats with a goal of fixing 4,500 a year. Spay/neuter is the way to stop unwanted and homeless animals.

The Feline Fix-It Wagon will be at Paris Farmers Union in Bridgton on June 19, July 17 and Aug. 14. Call 603-447-1373 for an appointment or check out www.rozziemay.org for schedule of clinics and to sign-up online.

Benefit dinner for the Maguire family Due to a fire on April 25, the Maguire family lost all their possessions, including a pet cat.

The family has temporary housing but is in desperate need of help to get them back into a permanent home.

Angela (Andrews) Maguire and her family are wellknown community members

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TUESDAY: American chop suey, dinner roll, green beans, fruit cocktail, milk.

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THURSDAY: Pizza, fresh salad bar, diced peaches, chocolate chip cookie, milk.

FRIDAY: Popcorn chicken, dipping sauce, baked potato wedges, applesauce, milk.

SAD 61 Middle School Monday, June 11 — Friday, June 15 MONDAY: Pizza, fish sticks w/dipping sauce, assorted sandwiches, Goldfish, peaches, milk.

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in Bridgton, and organizers are calling out to all who know them or of them to come together and support this cause.

Pastor Tim McKellick and the parishioners of the Lake Region Vineyard Church, would like to invite everyone to join them for a traditional roast beef dinner on Saturday, June 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Bridgton Community Center. There is an $8 donation per plate, and proceeds will be used to help this family in need.

The Lake Region Vineyard Church is located on Lower Main Street in Bridgton and holds a Sunday Morning service at 10 a.m.

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June 7, 2012, The Bridgton News, Page B

Tee for Two seeks teams

WOMAN OF FAITH — Former FBI undercover agent Sue Thomas, who is deaf and has multiple sclerosis, will speak at the June 10 service at the Bridgton Alliance Church, Route 117, at 10 a.m. Thomas, shown with her hearing/special skill dog Katie, began a speaking ministry following her time with the FBI.

Sue Thomas talks of faith through trials

FBI undercover agent Sue Thomas will speak on Sunday, June 10 at the 9 a.m. service at the Bridgton Alliance Church on Route 117. Thomas, who was the first deaf person to work as an undercover agent for the FBI, specialized in the lip-reading of suspects.

Sue was born with the ability to hear, but at the age of 18 months, for some unknown reason she totally lost her hearing. Neither Sue nor her parents would allow this handicap hold her back, and at the age of seven she became the youngest Ohio State freestyle skater in skating history. Meanwhile, therapists worked with her to enable her to speak intelligibly, and at the same time she became an expert lip reader.

In 1979, after earning her degree in Political Science and International Affairs from Springfield College, she was able to get a job with the FBI. Sue is a woman of great faith and following her time with the FBI she began a speaking ministry, which was well received.

However, in 2001 she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. In her own words, multiple sclerosis was one of her greatest challenges. As she said on the national multiple sclerosis website: “Fighting it is a waste of precious energy, it is only by embracing my MS that I learn life’s greatest lessons.”

Wherever Sue goes, she is accompanied by her very faithful hearing/special skill dog Katie. Katie has been such

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an important part of her life that she would like to develop a canine training center that would provide special skill dogs for others.

Sue’s career took an interesting leap forward in 2002 when the TV series Sue Thomas F.B.Eye premiered on PAX TV. The series, starring the deaf actress Deanne Bray, was loosely based on Sue’s actual FBI experiences. It was a tremendous success, reaching more than 2.5 million viewers in the U.S. It was also syndicated to some 60 nations.

There will be no admission charge at her talk in Bridgton, but a love offering will be taken for her. Please feel free to come and be a part of this very special event.

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is an appreciated item. If you like to bake, like whoopee pies, that’s another gift certificate.

All these kinds of items from individuals along with donated crafts, antiques or collectables along with gift certificates from local businesses are wonderful donations. For more information, call the church and receive a donation form. Every little bit helps the church to continue to thrive.

The Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library is taking the Lake Kezar Country Club’s offer to help with fundraisers by signing up for the Sundays of June 17 and 24. You can sign up for either date for 18 holes of golf for $44 with a cart. You then must call the clubhouse at 925-2462 and book a tee time between 1 and 3 p.m. for that date. If you have nothing to do on a Sunday afternoon and need some exercise, go to the library and sign up and have fun, while enjoying our beautiful golf course.

The Skunk Den Cribbage Group has taken the summer off, after a very close battle for king or queen of the game.

Group leader Al St. Germain zinged in to earn the crown. Al and his wonderful wife Irene

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again hosted the break-up pizza party at their home on Christian Hill. Even though the day’s play didn’t count, the competition was fun.

Al and Irene not only host the party, they combine for some very funny awards. Being able to have the use of the meeting room of the library is much appreciated, which was shown in a gift to the library of over $600. This group started over 14 years ago and many of the original members are still holding on. As we gain new players the enjoyment of the game is greater. Thank you Al and Irene for opening up your home to us folks.

The library will be holding a June raffle of a $50 gift certificate to Bridgton Books in Bridgton. Justin and Pam Ward, Lovell residents, are owners of the store, and have been advocates of the library since they opened the store in 1993.

Many people wonder where the used books go after the sale in August. They get packed up and delivered to the Ward barn, where the books are gone over and any that can be used at the store are added to the inventory. For those sold, the Wards TEE, Page B

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The 4th annual Tee for Two Golf Tournament, to be held on Saturday, June 23, at the Lake Kezar Country club, is still looking for teams to sign up. This fundraiser was started as a way to help those who have been diagnosed with either breast cancer or prostate cancer.

As the popularity of this tournament has grown over the years, so has the contribution donated to the Bridgton Hospital Outpatient Cancer Care Fund.

Among the many uses of the fund is supplying patients with gas cards to help with the rising cost of gas so patients can get to needed appointments; supplemental payments for dental care for long-term chemotherapy patients; providing free prostate screening for those who are unable to pay themselves; free mammography screening test; and helping patients with needed articles like wigs, hair pieces, turbans and scarves.

To attract golfers to the tournament, the organizers offer many attractive prizes as an incentive to play. The first and second Team Gross and Team Net will receive monetary prizes. Also, the Silent Auction on Saturday at the clubhouse will have a two-day viewing and bidding period on Thursday and Friday, June 21 and 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bids will be taken up to 1 p.m. Saturday before the drawing. For those unable to play but who would like make a donation, you can mail the contribution to Tee for Two, P.O. Box 159, Center Lovell, ME 04016. This is a fun tournament serving a very important cause.

The Lovell United Church of Christ is making plans for its second annual Online Auction starting on Aug. 12 and running until Sept. 16. To have this type of auction, you need items to auction off. If you have an item that you’ve looked at for a very long time and have decided it needs a new home, donate it.

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Calendar BALDWIN

June 16 — Public Baked Bean Supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., East Baldwin Church Parish Hall.

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June 11 — Cribbage, 2 p.m., Community Center.

June 11 — Bridgton Historical Society Board Meeting, 5 p.m., museum, Gibbs Ave. June 11 — Bridgton Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Community Center.

June 12-15 — Taoist Tai Chi, 9-10 a.m., Bridgton Library Courtyard. Public welcome.

June 12 — Chickadee Quilters, 10 a.m., Community Center.

June 12 — Tunes for Tots, 10:30 to 11 a.m., library.

June 12 — Bridge, 1 p.m., Community Center.

June 12 — Friends of the Bridgton Library, 1 p.m., library.

June 12 — Continuing Tai Chi, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Town Hall.

June 13 — Opening Day at the Rufus Porter Museum, 67 No. High St., noon to 4 p.m., featuring “The Art of Gameboards.”

Preview party June 12; call 6472828 for reservations.

June 13 — Senior Lunch, noon, Community Center.

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

Respite care provided.

June 13 — Bible Study, 6 p.m., Community Center.

June 13 — Pathways Thru Grief, 6 p.m., Community Center.

June 14 — Breastfeeding Support Group, 10 a.m. to noon, Birthwise Clinic. FMI: 647-5968.

June 14 — Free Women’s Massage Clinic, noon to 3 p.m., Birthwise. FMI: 647-5968.

June 14 — Community Kettle, 5-6 p.m., Community Center.

June 14 — Table Tennis, 58 p.m., Town Hall. All welcome, equipment provided. FMI: 6472847.

June 15 — Parkinson’s Support Group, 10 a.m., Community Center.

June 15 — Singles Club for 50 and over, 7 p.m., Community Center.

June 16 — Pancake Breakfast, 7-10 a.m., Masonic Hall, Rte. 117.

FMI: 647-6055.

June 16 — Bake/Craft Sale 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., w/luncheon 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Methodist Church. FMI: 693-3476.

June 16 — Bridgton Arts ‘n Crafts summer schedule begins, open 7 days/week, Depot St. June 16 — American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hannaford Supermarket. FMI: 1800-482-0743.

June 16 — Benefit dinner for Maguire family by Lake Region Vineyard Church, 5-7 p.m., Community Center.

June 17 — Bean & Casserole Supper & Music, 5 p.m., South Bridgton Church, reservations required; 647-3984.

June 7, 14 — Greater Bridgton Rotary Club, 7:15 a.m., Alliance Church.

June 7-9 — Homeschooling Days, many activities, various locations. FMI: 647-4459, www.oldhomeschooldays.com June 7 — Wind Over Wings “Bird Brains” presentation with hawk, raven, eagle, kestrel, 11 a.m. to noon, 1-2 p.m., Magic Lantern Theater.

June 7, 14 — Gathering Place Support Group, noon, Community Center.

June 7 — Chickadee Quilters, 7 p.m., Community Center.

June 8, 11, 13, 15 — Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 to 10 a.m., Town Hall. FMI: 647-2402.

June 8, 15 — Tai Chi Maine beginners’ class, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Town Hall.

June 8. 15 — Tai Chi Maine Beginner Practice, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Town Hall.

June 8, 15 — Mother Goose Time, 10:30 a.m., library.

June 8, 15 — Read to Holly Dog, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., library.

June 9, 16 — Bridgton Farmers’ Market open for season, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Community Center parking lot.

June 9 — Bridgton Hospital’s “Everyday in a Family’s Life” Health Fair, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Stevens Brook Elementary. FMI: 647-6055.

June 9 — Book Sale by Friends of Bridgton Library, 9 a.m. to noon, Library Courtyard.

June 9 — Open House and Reception, Bridgton Historical Society Musem.

June 9 — Book signing of Shattered by Ted Sares, 1-3 p.m., Bridgton Books.

June 9 — Table Tennis, 1-4 p.m., Town Hall. All welcome, equipment provided. FMI: 6472847.

June 10 — Pleasant Mountain Chapter Car Show, registration starts 8 a.m., awards 1 p.m., Stevens Brook Elementary School.

FMI: 693-4678.

June 10 — Sue Thomas talk at 9 a.m. service, Bridgton Alliance Church.

June 10 — Girl Scouts Open House, 1-4 p.m., Camp Pondicherry.

FMI: 1-888-922-4763.

June 11 — Free Well Woman Clinic, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Birthwise Clinic. FMI: 647-5968.

June 11 — Tot Time, 10 a.m., BROWNFIELD No. Bridgton Library.

June 8, 15 — Playgroup, 10:30 June 11 — Knitting Group, 11 to 11:30 a.m., Community Center. a.m., library.

CASCO June 11 — Golden Oldies June 7, 14 — Casco Farmers’ Lunch Bunch, noon, Punkin Valley

Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Casco Village Green, 940 Meadow Rd. FMI: 627-4199, 329-4598.

June 7, 14 — Senior Wii Bowling, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Community Center.

June 11 — Mens’ over

YOU CAN DANCE IF YOU WANT TO — University dance students in Brazil are shown in this photo by Debi Irons, who will be offering free variant Jazz Dance classes this summer at Art Moves Dance Studio, 13 Cottage Street, Norway, as part of the PEP Grant Oxford Hills has received to improve health and fitness. Sign-ups for ages 11-19 will be held Saturdays, June 9 and 16, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the studio. Actual class days and times will be determined after sign-ups, and will go through July. For more information please call 743-5569 or email artmoves14@gmail.com (Deb Irons Photo) 25 Basketball, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Community Center.

June 11 — Raymond-Casco Historical Society presents John Manoush on local history, 7 p.m., museum, Rte. 302.

June 12 — Storytime with Michelle, 10:30 a.m., library.

June 16 — Father-Daughter Dance, 6-8 p.m., Community Center.

DENMARK

June 8 — Denmark Hikers, easy climb up Bald Pate Mtn., meet 8:30 a.m., Denmark Congregational Church. FMI: 756-2247.

June 11 — Tai Chi in the Park, 9 a.m., village park.

June 11 — Denmark Historical Society, 7 p.m., library.

June 13 — Storytime, 9:30 a.m., library.

June 15 — Denmark Hikers, hike up to Crawford Notch, meet 8:30 a.m., Denmark Congregational Church. FMI: 756-2247.

FRYEBURG

June 7 — Cumberland & Oxford Pomona #21 at Paugus Grange, Rte. 302, potluck 6:30 p.m., meeting with election 7:30 p.m.

June 11 — Fryeburg Bridge, 1 p.m., American Legion.

June 13 — Met Summer Encore Season, Anna Bolena, 2:30 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy.

FMI: 935-9232.

June 16 — Fryeburg Rotary Club Golf Tournament, 8 a.m.

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June 16 — Reception for artists in “Strangers & Others” exhibit, 1-3 p.m., Pace Gallery, Fryeburg Academy. FMI: 935-9232.

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June 9 — Public Supper, 56 p.m., Harrison VFW, Waterford Rd. June 16 — Famous Chicken Pie Supper, seatings at 5 and 6 p.m., third to follow if needed, Bolsters Mills Methodist Church, Bolsters Mills Village. Reservations: 5839024; do not leave message.

LOVELL

June 7-23 — $1 A Bag Sale, 10 a.m. to noon M, W & F, Lovell Thrift Shop, Lovell Church, Rte. 5.

June 7 — Benefit concert with Heather Masse and Jed Wilson, 7:30 p.m., Brick Church for the Performing Arts, Christian Hill Rd. FMI: 925-2792.

June 8, 15 — Harrison Farmers’ Market opens for season, 1 to 5 p.m., Harrison Town Hall parking lot.

June 8, 15 — Bingo, early birds 6:30 p.m., regular bingo 7 p.m., VFW Post #6783.

June 11 — Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., library.

June 11 — Book Club discussion, 1 p.m., library.

June 11 — Mouse Paint Storytime, 2:45 to 4 p.m., library.

June 13 — Lovell Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Rte. 5 beside Wicked Good Store.

June 13 — Cribbage, 9:30 to noon, library.

June 14 — Writing Group, 1 p.m., library.

June 16 — Life growing up

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June 9 — Blacksmithing skills in North Lovell, 1 p.m., Lovell demo by Tim Greene, 10 a.m., Historical Society.

Shaker Village, Rte. 26, New NAPLES June 7, 14 — Naples Farmers’ Gloucester. FMI: 926-4597.

June 10 — Maine Ole’ Opry Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. FMI: Show and Induction, meal at noon, 928-2187.

June 7, 14 — Musical Play show 1 p.m., Westbrook American Legion Post #197. FMI: 490-1232, Group, 10:30 a.m., library.

June 7, 14 — Pajama Storytime, 247-4611, 418-8390.

June 10 — Deb Soule, founder 6 p.m., library.

June 9 — Bean Supper by Edes of Avena Botanicals, at Alan Day Falls Sewing Circle, 5 p.m., Edes Community Garden on Whitman St., Norway, 1-3 p.m., Falls Community Hall.

June 11 — Open Mic Night, June 12 — Storytime, 10:30 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Conway Library, a.m., library.

June 12 — Scrabble Club, 5:30 Conway, N.H. June 13 — Knotty Knitters, to 7 p.m., library.

June 13 — Bingo, doors open noon to 2 p.m., Soldiers Memorial 5 p.m., play starts 6:30 p.m., Library, 85 Main St., Hiram. FMI: 625-4650.

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June 13 — History of the Weary June 14 — Lego Club, 4 p.m., Club, talk by Wayne Chandler, 7 library.

June 15-17 — Maine Blues p.m., Norway Historical Society, Festival, various businesses, Rte. Main St., Norway. FMI: 743-7377.

June 16 — Used Book & DVD 302.

Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Windham RAYMOND June 9 — Annual Library Plant Hill Church, 140 Windham Center Rd. FMI: 892-4217.

Sale, 7 a.m. to noon, library.

June 16 — Swingin’ Bears June 9 — Great Maine Yard Sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Raymond Square Dance, 7-10 p.m., Oxford Village Main St. FMI: 892-4301, Hills Middle School, Pine St., So. Paris. FMI: 583-6677.

655-4670. ##### June 9 — Spaghetti dinner and sale to benefit Scott Linscott, sale AREA FOOD PANTRIES 3:30 to 6 p.m., dinner 4:30 to 6 BRIDGTON — Bridgton Food p.m., Christ Chapel, 37 Northern Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Pines Rd. FMI: 655-5058.

June 11 — Storytime for Methodist Church, 98 Main St. Babies, 10 a.m., for Pre-schoolers, FMI: 647-4476.

BROWNFIELD — Brownfield 11 a.m., library.

June 11 — Talk by John Food Pantry, 1 to 5 p.m. third Manoush on “Daily Life in the Thursdays, 701 Pequawket Trl. Early 1800s,” 7 p.m., Raymond- FMI: 935-2333.

CASCO — Casco Food Pantry, Casco Historical Society Museum, 4 to 6 p.m. fourth Thursdays, Casco Rte. 302. FMI: 655-2438.

June 13 — Storytime for Alliance Church.

HARRISON — Harrison Food Toddlers, 10 a.m., library.

Pantry, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, SEBAGO June 13 — Storytime for Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2 Naples Rd. FMI: 583-6178.

Toddlers, 10 a.m., library.

FRYEBURG — Food Pantry, WATERFORD June 14 — Old glass plate pho- Fryeburg Assembly of God, by aptos of Waterford, by photographer pointment, 8 Drift Rd. FMI: 935Fred Johnson, 7 p.m., Waterford 3129.

NAPLES — Naples Food Historical Society, Old Town House Pantry, 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, next to town beach.

June 16 — Waterford World’s United Methodist Church, Village Fair dance w/Monsta, 8 p.m. to Green, FMI: 838-9045; The Food Basket and Kyrie’s Kitchen, 1st & midnight, fairgrounds.

3rd Mondays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., AREA EVENTS June 8, 15 — Oxford Hills Naples Town Hall gym, FMI: 615Duplicate Bridge Club, 9:15 a.m., 3226.

RAYMOND — Raymond Rec. bldg., King St., Oxford. FMI: Food Pantry, 4-6 p.m., 2nd & 4th 783-4153, 743-9153.

June 9, 16 — Free Jazz Dance Thursdays, Lake Region Baptist classes sign-ups for ages 11-19, Church, 1273 Main St. FMI: 2329 to 11 a.m., Art Moves Dance 5830.

SEBAGO — Sebago Food Studio, Cottage St., Norway. FMI: Pantry and Clothes Closet, Nazarene 743-5569.

June 9 — Chair Caning Church, Rte. 114, 4th Tuesdays, 9 Workshop, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Shaker to 11 a.m.; clothes closet Saturdays, Village, Rte. 26, New Gloucester. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

STANDISH — Catherine’s FMI: 926-4597.

Cupboard Food Pantry, 6 p.m.

June 9, 16 — Beginning Knitters, 10 to 11 a.m., Soldiers Wednesdays, Standish Town Hall, Memorial Library, Hiram. FMI: Rte. 35.

SWEDEN — Sweden House 625-4650.

Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 1st June 9 — Canning Primer Workshop, 10 a.m. to noon, Shaker & 3rd Wednesdays, Sweden Church Village, Rte. 26, New Gloucester. basement, 137 Bridgton Rd. FMI: 909-208-6377, 256-7380.

FMI: 926-4597.

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Arts & Entertainment

Special film screening at Leura Hill Arts Center

Bernard exhibit Saturday DENMARK — On display this June at the Denmark Arts Center, Anne Bernard’s encaustic painting will captivate you.

Encaustic is an ancient process in which beeswax is colored with pigment and applied to the canvas in an impasto. Using natural elements, Bernard creates casual, abstract lines and textures that “come together to form an image that is mysterious but somehow familiar or remembered.”

The work, reminiscent of cave paintings, is inspiring, odd, and often challenging to the mind. The Denmark Arts Center will hold a gallery reception of Bernard’s painting and works this Saturday, June 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

Having grown up in Portland, Bernard spent much of her free time in the outdoors. She

ANNE BERNARD will exhibit her works at the Denmark Arts Center this month. An artist reception is set for this Saturday, June 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. attended Syracuse University and worked for about 30 years at the University of Southern Maine in graphic design and illustration. She works with

Area Events True crime author at Bridgton Books New Hampshire author Theodore “Ted” Sares will be discussing and signing copies of his new book, Shattered, a true crime exposé of many unsolved and solved murder mysteries at Bridgton Books this Saturday, June 9, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Public supper at Harrison VFW HARRISON — The VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post #9328 is sponsoring a public supper at the Harrison VFW, located on the Waterford Road, (Route 35) on Saturday, June 9 from 5 to 6 p.m. The menu includes homemade baked beans, hot dogs, coleslaw, casseroles, sal-

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ads, pies and beverages. This supper is a fundraiser for the Ladies Auxiliary. Donations are appreciated.

Old glass plate photos of Waterford WATERFORD — The first meeting of the 2012 season for the Waterford Historical Society will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 14 at the Old Town House next to the town beach on Keoka Lake. It is the annual meeting with election of trustees. Potluck refreshments follow the meeting. The program for the evening is about local photographer Fred Johnson, who took many glass plate shots of the Waterford area at the turn of the 20th century. The WHS has recently acquired his glass plates, and

many different mediums of art, including sculpture and encaustic painting. She currently resides in Bridgton.

it is interesting to see what Waterford looked like around 1910. A 2013 calendar featuring Fred Johnson photos will be for sale. Johnson’s photos also will be shown at the Open House at the Old Town House, in conjunction with Waterford Music Sunday, on July 29.

Joining them will be works by “the other Fred”— international photographer Fred Stockwell.

‘Famous’ Chicken Pie Supper in Harrison HARRISON — The Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church will hold its “Famous” Chicken Pie Supper this Saturday, June 16 at the church in Bolsters Mills Village, Harrison. There will be two seatings at 5 and 6 p.m., with a third to follow at 7 p.m. if needed. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12. The doors open at 4 p.m., with waiting available in the sanctuary. Dinner includes

FRYEBURG — The Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center will screen You Can’t Kill Stephen King on Friday, June 29 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and may be purchased at the box office by calling 935-9232 or online at www. fryeburgacademy.org/pac The theater is located at 18 Bradley Street on the Fryeburg Academy campus. Parking is free.

You Can’t Kill Stephen King is a campy feature-length horror/comedy film, written by Monroe Mann, Ronnie Khalil and Bob Madia, about a group of friends who make a clueless and ill-fated decision to visit the lake where Stephen King lives.

Mr. Mann, an alum of Fryeburg Academy, made this film with other FA staff and alum in Lovell last summer. The film premiered at the Spring Film Festival in Lewiston, where it won the People’s Choice Award chicken pie, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, rolls, homemade dessert, and beverage, and is served family style.

Reservations are recommended by calling 583-9024 between 9 a.m. and noon for confirmation. Do not leave a message.

Swingin’ Bears Square Dance SOUTH PARIS — The Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club of South Paris will hold its June dance on Saturday, June 16, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Oxford Hills Middle School, 100 Pine Street, South Paris.

The caller will be Walt Bull of Topsham, and the cuer for the round dancing will be Sandra Burke. It will be a Mainstream/ Plus dance. Refreshments will be served at intermission. There will be door prizes and a Pot O’ Gold drawing. Admission is $6, and non-dancers are welcome at no charge. For more information, call 782-4050.

ATTENTION ALL STEPHEN KING FANS: Meet the Writer & Director of You Can’t Kill Stephen King. for Best Feature Film. It was recently picked up by Camelot Entertainment Group in Los Angeles, an agency that took the film to the Cannes Film Market in France this past May. After a successful run at Cannes, Camelot is now negotiating both worldwide and domestic distribution deals for the film — a film which Mr. King unofficially has been endorsing via

his website, www.StephenKing. com Mr. Mann will be on hand after the screening for an audience Q&A about the film and the film-making process. All proceeds from this screening’s ticket sales will be donated to the Kezar Lake Watershed Association.

For more information, visit www.cantkillking.com

Bean supper at North Waterford Church NORTH WATERFORD — The first public supper of the summer season will be held at the North Waterford Congregational Church on Tuesday, June 19, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The church is located on the Five Kezars Road (off Routes 35 and 37), opposite Melby’s Market. The menu is baked beans, American chop suey, casseroles, salads, brown bread, rolls, beverages and gingerbread for dessert. Cost is $7 for adults and $3.50 for children under 12.

Socrates Café July 2 WATERFORD — A Socrates Café gathering will be held at the Waterford Library on Monday, July 2, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month. The group offers a forum to discuss current topics and ideas in a warm, friendly

atmosphere, where divergent views will be welcome. The topic for the July meeting will be “Washington’s Low Approval Rating: What’s To Be Done?” The moderator will be Joanne Morse. For more information call 583-6957 or e-mail the library at: wla@waterford.lib.me.us Artists invited to art show and sale TAMWORTH, N.H. — The Arts Council of Tamworth invites local artists in every media to show and sell their work in ACT’s summer Art Show & Sale, July 27-29, and Art in the Park small artworks sale on Saturday, July 28.

Artists must register by July 7, and drop off their work on Thursday, July 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. More information and registration forms are available on the Summer Art Show & Sale page at www.artstamworth.org

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Arts & Entertainment

Choreography of ‘Oliver!’ lively and artfully dramatic

By Leigh Macmillen Hayes

Lake Region Community Theatre is producing the lively musical Oliver! based on Charles Dickens’s novel, Oliver Twist.

The play is based on the music, lyrics and book by Lionel Bart.

Oliver! is produced by licensed arrangement with Oliver Productions, Ltd. and Oliver Promotions, Ltd. Norway Savings Bank and Hancock Lumber are once again the proud sponsors of this LRCT production.

The production, directed by Mary Bastoni, follows the exploits of a young workhouse boy who dares to ask for more food. From the opening number with the workhouse kids to those that follow with Fagin’s gang and the ensemble, the production is fun to watch.

Working behind the scenes to make the fun possible is Choreographer Pam CollinsStahle. Pam creates the dances by listening to the music repeatedly until moves form in her head.

Her background in teaching cheerleading and various dance routines has helped her develop

steps and stunts for this show.

As she teaches the movements, Pam occasionally looks off in the distance while she thinks about her plan and makes changes until she’s satisfied with the outcome.

“If something is not working, then we’ve got to change it,” she tells her dancers.

Pam’s work ethic includes a sense of humor and flexibility mixed together with positive encouragement as she teaches a large group ranging in age from five to 50 plus.

Samantha Scarf, a Lake Region High School graduate, first knew Pam as her cheerleading coach.

She credits Pam for teaching her how to work hard but have fun, whether on the field or stage.

“She’s very intense without it being scary,” said Sam. “She works you. You’re doing work because at the end of it you’re exhausted, but you have fun while you’re doing it and I think that’s what makes her very special. It’s unique to her.”

The cast of 62 is deep in rehearsal as they learn the show’s scores

with Director Mary Bastoni and commit the dances and stunts Pam has taught them to muscle memory. Expect some surprises, especially in the street scene choreography.

Support local talent and celebrate the 200th birthday of Charles Dickens by purchasing a ticket to Oliver! Performances span two weekends, from Friday, June 22 through Sunday, July 1. Curtain time for Friday and Saturday shows is 7:30 p.m. while Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m. Tickets, priced at $15 for adults and $12 for youngsters 12 and under, are available in advance at various outlets throughout the area. Visit the website www.lrctme.org for more information about tickets.

All shows will be at Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center in Harrison.

Before the show, enjoy dinner at Tom’s Homestead Restaurant, the Black Horse Tavern and Ricky’s Diner in Bridgton or 76 Pleasant Street in Norway. See the LRCT ad in The News for more infor- STAGE TIME — Lake Region Community Theatre dancers rehearse on the stage at Deertrees mation about dinner discounts.

Theatre for the upcoming performance of Oliver!

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Gameboard exhibit and classes Tee for two and other news bits

Antique backgammon board rugs, stained glass techniques and theorem painting. Please call 647-2828 to register for classes.

The Rufus Porter Museum is located at 67 North High Street in Bridgton. More information is available by calling 6472828, or viewing the website, www.rufusportermuseum.org

(Continued from Page B) make a donation to the library.

To take part in the raffle, get your tickets at the library with the drawing taking place at Old Home Days on July 21.

A reminder, to sign up for the 8th annual Old Home Days 5K Run, to be held on Saturday, July 21. The T-shirt design contest was won by Lovell resident Adam Armington, who happens to be one of the runners.

A 2012 graduate of Fryeburg Academy, Adam always ran with his dad Paul, but as the years passed, so did Adam pass his dad. Great job, Adam.

Runners may sign up online at www.Running4Free.com or download an entry form at www.Lovell5k.com or con-

tact Stan Tupaj at 925-1500 or atan@fairpoint.net On Saturday, June 16 at 1 p.m., the Lovell Historical Society will present an afternoon with North Lovell residents who will discuss life growing up in North Lovell.

North Lovell at one time had a one-room schoolhouse, with Mertice Barker as teacher. Noted storyteller Jo Radner will be the moderator, with a panel of Jack Hawley, Ruth Mitchell, Cliff Hill, Fred Fox, and Bill Lord.

If you’re interested in history, this is a wonderful opportunity to hear how these people lived in past history. All are welcome to attend, admission is free, but donations are always welcome.

Refreshments will be served.

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Fri. & Sat., June 29 & 30 • 7:30 p.m. • Sun., July 1 • 2:00 p.m.

Tickets may be purchased at the following outlets: BRIDGTON Hayes True Value 204 Portland Road– 647-3342 Bridgton Public Library 1 Church Street • 647-2472 CASCO Casco Public Library 7 Leach Hill Road • 627-4541 FRYEBURG Papa’s Floral & Gifts 523 Main Street • 935-7700

HARRISON Harrison Public Library 4 Front Street • 583-2970 NAPLES Krainin Real Estate 974 Roosevelt Trail • 693-5000 Naples Public Library 940 Roosevelt Trail • 693-6841 NORWAY Books ‘n Things 430 Main Street • 739-6200

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Antique Parcheesi board “The Art of the Game Board,” a special exhibit on 19th century decorative game boards, will open at the Rufus Porter Museum in Bridgton on Wednesday, June 13.

It will feature 27 boards with examples of decorative painting such as grain painting,

marbleizing, and graphic colors and design.

A fundraiser Preview Party will be held on Tuesday, June 12. Please call 647-2828 for reservations.

Colorful game boards have long intrigued folk art collectors because of their small size, wonderful graphics, and association with past fun. Much like Amish quilts, game boards reflect contemporary taste and values. Game playing is an extension of the real life chase, hunt, and battle of the competitive human spirit.

The museum is open from 12 to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, or special appointments are available. The museum closes on Oct. 13.

Heritage Series The Annual Cultural Heritage Series of classes will take place July 23 through July 28, and includes classes on decorating boards, playing games, floor cloth painting, tin piercing, painting Rufus Porter style wall murals, weaving baskets, quilling, vinegar graining techniques, paper making, hooked

Black Horse Tavern Offering 10% OFF ticket holder’s dinner entrée 26 Portland Street Bridgton, Maine 207-647-5300

Ricky’s Diner Offering 10% OFF ticket holder’s entrée 109 Main Street Bridgton, Maine 207-744-9040

Tom’s Homestead 1821 Restaurant Offering 10% OFF ticket holder’s entrée 4 N. High Street Bridgton, Maine 207-647-5726

Regional Sports

June 7, 2012, The Bridgton News, Page C

Hall returns with a vengeance, winning three state titles; Bedell claims 400m

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer For Kate Hall, she couldn’t wait to get back on the track.

After missing the Western Maine Conference track and field championships due to injury, the Lake Region freshman put together an award-winning day at Mt. Desert Isle High School last Saturday.

Hall set a new Class B record in the 100 meters, winning in 12.33 seconds. She also won the long jump (17-feet 1.5-inches) and the 200 meters (26.12 seconds).

The 100 meters was Hall’s first event — the one she was “most pumped up” for.

“I knew Georgia Bolduc (of Waterville) was gonna be my biggest competition and that either of us could win depending on who had the best start and who was fired up the most,” Hall said. “The prelims felt pretty good. I knew my times were going to be off because the wind was directly in our faces. I was happy with my prelim time of 12.6, considering the circumstances.”

The finals unfolded a short time later.

“That was a good thing because I was still warmed up. I was watching Georgia warm up, and she did some of the similar warm-ups that I do, but wow, she looked fast and she had really good form. I was nervous, really nervous, but one of the best parts about running sprints are the blocks. After the official says ‘On your marks’ and I’m all ready, just waiting for him to say ‘set,’ my nerves always disappear and it’s just me and the track,” Hall said. “That’s my favorite feeling. I could tell right before we were ready to run that it was gonna be a good race for me. I could picture what it was going to feel like to run fast, and I almost felt a burst of energy just thinking about that feeling.”

Both runners had good starts.

“I could see her arms in the corner of my eyes, then her hands, then just the track. I could hear everyone’s spikes hitting the ground behind me, and I was just waiting for Georgia to catch up and pass me. I always expect that in big races like the State Meet and that pushes me even more,” she said. “Before I realized I was even ahead by a few tenths (of a second), the race was over. I heard my dad yelling, which he always does

when I get a good time. He told me to look at the clock, but before I could, Georgia came up to me and said, ‘I think you broke a record!’ (which she set the previous year at States). She seemed genuinely happy for me which meant a lot. 12.33 was my time. I was very surprised I set a PR let alone the state record considering the wind. That’s the record I wanted the most, and I couldn’t stop smiling when I was on the podium.”

The Lake Region girls placed third overall with 45 points behind Waterville (145) and Greely (85), the team’s highest finish since 1985.

Kelsey Winslow ran a personal record 400 meters (1:02.63) to place fifth.

Hannah Perkins ran a personal record 800 meters (2:29.41) to place seventh.

Kayla Gray proved last week was no fluke by placing seventh in the racewalk (8:52.29).

Sydney Hancock just missed out on scoring in the 300-meter hurdles. Her time was her second best of the year and placed eighth.

Molly Hook (discus, 79-7 for 15th place) and Sarah Hancock (28-3 in the shot put, good for 14th place) did not match their personal records, but represented the team very well.

“There have been several years when my teams had no throwers at the State Meet, so Coach (Dana) Caron and I are very pleased these girls were there to wear the blue and gold,” Coach Mark Snow said.

Senior Jacqui Black placed 11th in the 1600 meters in 5:44.39 (winning time was 4:55.23) and 20th in the 3200 meters at 12:5.22 (winning, record time wass 10:34.79).

“Jacqui ran two aggressive races on Saturday, but was unable to place. I still recall the first year of our summer track and field camp when Jacqui would run, and run, and run. I wondered if this little kid would continue to love running. Six or seven years later, the answer is ‘yes.’ What a competitor,” Coach Snow said. “If an opponent gave Jacqui an opening, she took it. She fought in every race she ran. Even on Saturday, on the last straight-a-way, of the last lap, of her last race. She ran more competitive miles for me than any girl in my coaching career and I don’t think anyone will match her total.”

The 4x100 meter relay team

THREE MORE TITLES — LR freshman Kate Hall captured NICE FINISHING TOUCH — Fryeburg Academy senior three more state titles, winning the Class B 100 and 200 meters, Corinn Bedell closed out her high school career atop the along with the long jump.

(Photos by Brea McDonald) podium after winning the state 400 meter title. of Kate Hall, Hannah Perkins, Sydney Hancock and Kelsey Winslow finished in second place (52.05 seconds). Waterville won the event in 50.83 seconds.

The 4x400 meter relay of Kayla Gray, Sydney Hancock, Kelsey Winslow and Hannah Perkins finished in sixth place

(4:26.84). Waterville won the event in 4:06.77.

The New England Championships will be held at Thornton Academy in Saco this Saturday. Hall will compete in the 100m, 200m and long jump.

Other LR girls may be invited, Coach Snow said.

Bedell wins 400 meters When Fryeburg Academy Coach Bill Reilly was asked what senior Corinn Bedell has that others do not in the 400 meters, he said, “She just has another gear that no else has.”

Reilly said Bedell was “locked in” and had more kick

left over the final 100 meters to capture the state championship last Saturday at MDI. The Fryeburg girls were 11th out of 24 Class B teams, while the FA boys were 15th out of 26 schools.

Bedell cruised to a time of BEDELL, Page C

Raiders gain revenge, tournament’s top seed

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer CUMBERLAND — Days leading up to the big season finale against Greely, Raider Coach Fred Apt spoke about keys to beating the Rangers.

We need to put the ball in play.

No matter what happens out there, we need to stick together as a team.

Be mentally tough.

While revenge was on the minds of many Raider players, looking for some pay back against Greely, the only team to hand Fryeburg a loss this season, Coach Apt tried to keep the game in perspective.

“This is not the be all, end all game,” he said. “Whether we win or lose, we will be in the playoffs and will likely get another chance to play them.”

He added, “Yes, I want to win. But, it really doesn’t matter in the bigger scheme of things.”

Late last Wednesday afternoon, the coach told his playA STRIKE FROM HER KNEES — Fryeburg Academy junior catcher Carla Tripp was quick ers how he truly felt. to pounce on a Greely bunt attempt, and she fired a strike to first base for an out during last “Yes, this mattered,” he week’s finale. The Raiders avenged their only loss of the season with a 3-1 victory. said after the Raiders beat

Greely 3-1 in Cumberland to As expected, the clash reclaim the top-ranking and came down to three basic elewin the school’s sixth straight ments — clutch hitting, big Western Maine Conference plays and a dominating pitchregular season crown.

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Lakers rally to oust Falcons

READFIELD — Lake Region knocked 14 hits and put together two big innings to beat Mountain Valley 10-7 Tuesday in the preliminary game of the Class B West softball playoffs.

The ninth-ranked Lakers (98) travel to Fryeburg Academy today, June 7, to meet the topranked Raiders at 3:30 p.m. The winner advances to the semifinals on Saturday.

As one might expect, there was plenty of offensive fireworks between two clubs who had not seen each other during the regular season. The two teams combined for 25 hits as the eighth-seeded Falcons (88) hammered out a total of five doubles at Kents Hill in Readfield. Due to poor field conditions caused by the week-

end’s heavy rain, the prelim game was moved from Rumford to the turf field at Kents Hill.

The Lakers started quickly, taking a 3-0 lead in the first inning, but the Falcons rallied with two runs in the first and two in the second behind Delaney Paterson’s lead-off homer.

The Lakers erupted for five runs in the fourth inning as freshman Kalor Plummer belted a one-run double.

Kristina Morton, Kayleigh Lepage (3) and Allison Clark each had multiple hits.

Mountain Valley helped the LR cause by committing seven errors.

Clark, who came on in relief of her sister, Ashley, in the second inning, earned the victory.

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PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Kelsey Winslow

Kate Hall

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Kelsey Winslow was willing to try new things this track and field season, and she discovered what Lake Region Coaches Dana Caron and Mark Snow believed from the beginning — that she can be one of those athletes who can thrive at high levels in many disciplines.

Kelsey learned at least four new events this season to help the Lakers maximize points at the championship meets. She placed in all four of her events (including the hurdles and javelin) at the Western Maine Conference championships, and placed in three events at the state championship held last weekend. Kelsey was also a member of the school record 4x400m relay team.

“Kelsey is a superb student-athlete. She attains high marks in the classroom and performs at the highest level on the track and in the field,” Coach Snow said. “Kelsey is often smiling and a pleasure to be around, yet still focused on improving in her events at practice. I’m amazed and extremely happy for how well she took on her new events and excelled in them.”

Coach Caron added, “I am very sure that Kelsey’s newfound success on the track will only help her throwing events.

I have thoroughly enjoyed being a coach to Kelsey these last three years, and look forward to the possibilities that next season will bring.”

In recognition of her strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanship, Kelsey is this week’s Boosters and Hancock Lumber “Player of the Week.” Each week, a Lake Region athlete is recognized for his/her dedication (does more than what is asked), work ethic, coachability and academic good standing. Recipients receive a specially-designed t-shirt, KELSEY, Page C

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Kate Hall brings a determination to the team that is more focused than many others.

“Her success on the track is due to her attention to details in practice, and that carries over to her teammates,” Lake Region track and field coach Dana Caron said. “I look forward to what Kate brings to the team in the years to come.”

Kate is the top sprinter and long jumper in Class B, and possibly the state. She broke school records in the 100 and 200 meters, as well as the long jump. The LR freshman also ran on the school record 4x400m relay team.

“When her teammates decided to run that 4x400m relay, Kate ran also despite her reluctance to run that distance,” LR Coach Mark Snow said.

Kate broke the state Class B record in the 100 meters this past Saturday.

“She is very focused every practice on improving her abilities in her events,” Coach Snow added. “Her work ethic has a positive influence on her team.”

In recognition of her strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanship, Kate is this week’s Boosters and Hancock Lumber “Player of the Week.” Each week, a Lake Region athlete is recognized for his/her dedication (does more than what is asked), work ethic, coachability and academic good standing. Recipients receive a specially-designed t-shirt, sponsored by Hancock Lumber.

The Hall File Athlete: Kate Hall Year in School: Freshman Town: Casco Parents: Eric and Jennifer Hall School activities/sports: Track and field Q. Why did you choose KATE, Page C

Raiders avenge lone loss, 3-1 (Continued from Page C) ing performance.

Number 9 hitter Maddie Smith, who is hitting over .400, delivered the game’s biggest hit when she lined an 0-2 outside fastball over the rightfielder’s head with two outs to score two runs in the second inning.

“I remembered Coach Apt saying we needed to put the ball in play,” the senior captain said. “That’s what I did.”

Greely had taken a 1-0 lead in the first as Danielle Cimino reached on an error with two out, moved to second on a passed ball and scored on an Edith Aromando single to right. FA avoided further trouble when catcher Carla Tripp rifled a strike to third baseman Maggie McConkey, who tagged a Greely runner out to end the inning.

FA (15-1) responded as Kylie Locke reached on an error and Bri Pelkie singled to set the stage for Smith. It appeared Cimino might dance out of trouble after she struck out two Raiders, but Smith won her battle with the sharp drive to right. Smith would score when a throw to third struck her in the backside and the ball rolled into leftfield.

FA pitcher Sarah Harriman dominated the Rangers (14-2) from there. She struck out 10 and allowed just three hits.

Greely had struck for 10 hits

in the first meeting back in late April, an 8-1 victory, but this time were handcuffed as Harriman kept them off balance all day with a good mix of fastballs, risers and change-ups. After the first inning, Harriman gave up a single to Cimino in the sixth.

She retired 11 straight.

Fryeburg had a chance to break the game open in the fifth but a runner was picked off third. Pelkie blasted a lead-off double in the sixth, but was stranded at third as

Cimino, who gave up just six hits, rang up a strikeout, and induced two infield ground ball outs.

For FA, Harriman, McConkey and Sydney Charles each had singles.

“This was a big win, no question,” Coach Apt said.

“But, we have a lot of work ahead of us if we are to reach our goal.”

Up next, the Raiders face a familiar foe in Lake Region in today’s Class B West quarterfinal game at the Legion Field at

3:30 p.m.

The Raiders swept the regular season meetings, 15-0 and 71. Harriman has dominated the LR offense, allowing just four hits, four walks while striking out 16.

The winner advances to Saturday’s semifinal game against the victor of the Maranacook (fourth seed, 124) and Gray-New Gloucester (fifth seed, 13-4). The Patriots advanced to the quarterfinals with a 7-4 win over 12th seed Falmouth on Tuesday.

Confident Raiders pass first net test

FRYEBURG — Before their first playoff tennis match, Fryeburg Academy players asked Coach Chris Chaffee how good their opponent, Maranacook, was?

“I assured them that if you just believe you will win when you step on the court, then that can make all the difference in your confidence when you are playing,” he said. “They must have taken that advice to heart because it showed in their performance.”

The Raiders were excited and determined to beat the Black Bears. The Raiders started strong and never took their foot off the pedal en route to a 7-6 victory.

“Even though we lost both doubles (matches), they played their hearts out,” Coach Chaffee said. “That is one of

LINING UP HER SHOT — Fryeburg Academy varsity girls’ tennis player Chelsea Abrahams prepares to return a shot.

(Photo by Sue Thurston/FA) the special things about this team. They are willing to find a way to win.”

In singles play, FA’s Maria Roco de Togres defeated Adrienne Nel (M) 6-0, 6-0, while Raider Louisa Glonner (FA) was victorious over Julia Varney 6-2, 6-0. FA’s Chelsea Abraham defeated Hannah Colan 6-2, 6-2.

Up next for the Raiders will be Yarmouth.

“Yarmouth is the heavy favorite and they are strong all throughout. But, we will stand up to them and not be overwhelmed. We won’t roll over,” Coach Chaffee said. “They (Yarmouth) will have to earn

it, that is for sure. My thoughts on the match are from my own experience and from coaching.

I try to show the girls that you have to play well for long periods in matches and that is the difference between winning and losing, a lot of the time.

If you concentrate on your

side of the court and don’t give up too many free points yourself, then good things will happen.”

Whatever happens, the journey of this season, with this group of girls as tennis players and people has been special, Coach Chaffee said.

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GRAY — Pat Robinson was a difference maker Tuesday.

Robinson held the Fryeburg Academy attack to just three hits as Gray-New Gloucester blanked the Raiders 2-0 in the preliminary game of the Class B West baseball playoffs. Robinson struck out five of the first six hitters he faced,

and finished with seven Ks. He walked just two.

Kevin Cavallaro doubled in a run in the first inning for the sixth-seeded Patriots (11-6).

Austen Keenan added an RBI single in the fourth. Keenan and Tyler Credit each had two hits. DIALED IN — Lake Region senior pitcher Allison Clark will FA pitcher Ian McFawn face a tall task today when her club travels to Fryeburg to scattered nine hits. meet the top-seeded Raiders in the Class B quarterfinals.

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Academy selects newest Hall of Excellence members FRYEBURG — The Fryeburg Academy Hall of Excellence is proud to announce its newly inducted class of 2012.

This year’s class will include nine new members and span 70 years of Academy history. The nine inducted include: John F. Weston ’27, Celestine Perkins Harnden ’46, Beverly Osgood Duthie ’53, Mary G. Jones ’66, Alison Chapman Hale ’71, Shelly Osgood Walker ’82, Steven P. Cote ’85, John S. Weston ’93 and John H. Atwood as a contributor.

2012 Inductees John F. Weston ’27, was a graduate of Dartmouth College in 1932. He was a founding member of the Fryeburg Winter Sports Committee that introduced downhill skiing to Fryeburg, which included the first ski rope tow in Maine at

Jockey Cap. He was also the co-founder of the “Ski-W” ski area at Stark’s Hill. Stark’s was also used for Nordic skiing and is still used today as the site for the Fryeburg Academy Nordic Team.

John also served as the vice president of the Board of Trustees at the Academy.

Before his passing in 1972, John F. Weston was a pillar of the community and held many offices and chaired many committees. He served as president of the Fryeburg/Lovell Kiwanis Club and the Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs. He was a chairman of the Maine Republican Committee, the Maine State Harness Racing Commission and the SAD 72 School Board. He was a director of the Fryeburg Water Company, the Western Maine Forest Nursery and the North

Conway Bank. John also spent nine years as a selectman in the Town of Fryeburg.

Celestine Perkins Harnden ’46, or “Sally” as she was known by, has been a fixture in the Town of Fryeburg. Due to antiquated school rules of the time, Sally was unable to receive her diploma, but that was rectified on Dec. 7, 2011, as she was presented her longover-due high school diploma.

While at Fryeburg, Sally served as secretary and vice president of the National Honor Society. In three years of Prize Speaking, she took first place her freshman year and second place the next two years. Sally was unable to participate in other extra-curricular activities due to the fact she was needed at home. However, after her high school years, she made up for lost time by being involved in many civic activities. Sally was involved in the East Fryeburg Grange, D.A.R., Sunday school teacher at the New Fryeburg Church, assistant Scout leader of the Brownies, president and secretary of the Morrill School P.T.A., trustee

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of the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, president and secretary of the Fryeburg Library Club and a charter member of the Raider Booster Club.

Sally received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2001.

Beverly Osgood Duthie ’53, was a standout athlete in her time at the Academy. Beverly played four years of field hockey, earning three varsity letters. She played three years of basketball, earning a varsity

letter and four years of softball, lettering in each year. She was captain of the basketball team.

Beverly did what most of us can only dream of, and that was to hit a two-run home run in her final at bat to defeat Sanford 76 and complete an undefeated season for Fryeburg.

She was a member of the Girls Athletic Council from 1951 to 1953, and served as president in 1953. She also participated in the Glee Club, Student Council, Chorus and

the One Act Plays. Beverly was a Carnival Queen candidate in 1953 and she was voted “Most Athletic Girl” her senior year.

After high school, Beverly was involved in the Historical Society and became the homemaker that she still is today.

Mary G. Jones ’66, better known as “Beth,” was a foursport athlete. Beth played four years of softball and field hockey, three years of basketball and skied her freshman year. She EXCELLENCE, Page C

who had a time of 9:26.59! ible negative split 4:39 mile (Continued from Page C) “This race was the competi- for the second 1600 meters and 58.53, soundly defeating last year’s state champ, Kaitlyn tive highlight of the day for the both broke the facility record.

Saulter of Hermon, who ran fans. The race started with Silas Both runners were only 7 sec59.99. Corinn’s time was also a hanging just behind Dan for onds off legendary Ben True’s the first 1600 meters at a 4:44 record of 9:19.34, plus they both facility record at MDI. “This all started in the indoor mile pace leaving the rest of a ran 30 seconds faster than last season under Coach Kevin very good field well behind,” year’s state champ, Jeff Hale of McDonald. Corinn realized she Coach Reilly said. “Shortly has really good speed, grabbed into the second 1600 meters, a hold of it and went after the Silas pushed ahead to his accustitle. There was self discovery tomed front-running style. The (Continued from Page 6A) and then a lot of hard work,” big question was whether Silas of the Fund for a Healthy could hold this torrid pace and Coach Reilly said.

Maine and the tobacco conCorinn was named Maine hold off Dan.” trol and prevention laws were After exchanging the lead Milesplit Athlete Performance collaborative efforts with the of the Week for her 57.17 several times, Eastman surged at other major health related volat WMC Championshps, a the final bell lap of 400 meters. untary and public health agenrecord tying time for the all- Yet, Curtis stayed right with cies, the Maine Legislature time best female 400 meters in him even taking the lead for and Administrations. Whitley the State of Maine with Cuyler a brief moment, but Eastman points to these successes as the Goodwin from Mt. Ararat in responded and held tough. As proving ground for her capac1994. Corinn will compete at both runners made the turn for ity and experience to work New Englands this coming the last 100 meters, they were as a Senator in the Maine dead even for the final sprint.

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“Just before the finish, Silas Silas Eastman won the state Whitley’s health-care expechampionship in the 3200 made one more quick stride and rience was gained from holding (Continued from Page C) meters with a personal record lunge to out-kick Dan at the management positions in three track and field? KH. I chose this sport because when I was of 9:26.36 (an unbelievable 30 finish by a scant .23 seconds!” Maine hospitals: Stephens younger my parents thought I should try something new. After seconds better) against the top Coach Reilly said.

Memorial Hospital in Norway, Both runners ran an incredthe first practice, I was hooked because of the variety of events seed Dan Curtis of Ellsworth, Franklin Memorial Hospital to choose from. in Farmington and Brighton Q. What do you hope to accomplish this season? KH. I Medical Center in Portland. wanted to win at least one state title, set a Class B state record, In 1995, Whitley worked and do well in New Englands. as the executive director of Q. What do you enjoy the most? KH. I enjoy setting personal the Southern Arizona Chapter records the most. It’s a good way to push myself to exceed and of the American Red Cross accomplish those goals. in Tucson, Ariz., returning to Q. What do you like the least? KH. Getting injured. I’ve gotMaine in 1999 to take the positen injured several times during track and it’s the worst feeling not tion of Government Relations being able to do something you love. director for the AHA/ASA. — Bahá’u’lláh (prophet founder of the Bahái Faith) Q. What makes you successful? KH. Hard work, my teamShe graduated from Norway mates pushing me in practice, and my coaches’ support.

High School and attained a www.bahai.org Q. What would your dream moment be? KH. My dream 1st mo 23-12 bachelor’s of science and a moment would be winning an event at New Englands some day and going to Nationals.

(East Shore) Q. What has the sport taught you? KH. It has taught me that not only are other girls I run against at other schools my competiHARRISON TO tors, but they are also my friends. It’s also taught me that if you MUST BE SEEN D! 4-season home.75’ BE APPRECIATE from water on flat lot. really put in the time and effort into something you love, you can 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, be as good as you want to be. guest cabin, 2-story Q. Who has inspired you? KH. My coaches, teammates and barn/garage, screen my competitors. My coaches because I can understand how hard porch and open porch it is to coach a team of both teenage girls and boys. My teammates overlooking lake. Large boat dock. $649,000. because they help me run faster and work harder. My competitors Brokers Welcome. because I have gotten to know many of them throughout the seaCall for details, Bob son and I can see how much they love this sport.

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“It was a great effort by both athletes and a testament to their commitment to excellence in their weeks, months and years of hard training and practice to produce this most dramatic race,” Coach Reilly said.

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The Winslow File Name: Kelsey Winslow Year in School: Junior Town: Naples Parents: Felicia and Todd Winslow School Activities/Sports: Basketball, track & field, volleyball, National Honor Society, Varsity Club and Natural Helpers Q. Why did you choose track and field? KW. To stay in shape.

Q. What did you hope to accomplish this season? KW. To beat and set new personal records in all of my events.

Q. What do you enjoy the most? KW. Seeing my personal improvement throughout the season.

Q. What do you like the least? KW. Having to perform in poor weather conditions.

Q. What makes you successful? KW. Being disciplined and focused on what I want to accomplish.

Q. What would your dream moment be? KW. Coming in first place in one of my events at the state meet.

Q. What has track and field taught you? KW. Track has taught me an appreciation for a new sport because I originally joined the team to stay in shape, but then discovered I actually enjoy it.

Q. Who has inspired you? KW. My coaches inspired me because they saw my potential in certain events that I originally didn’t feel comfortable with. Their faith and encouragement propelled me to attempt events that I ordinarily wouldn’t have. Their guidance helped me to achieve goals I had set for myself.

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When she lived in Wilton, Whitley was the first woman to become a trustee of the Franklin Savings Bank, and served for 10 years. She was appointed

by Governor McKernan as the Maine Human Rights commissioner in 1992. Whitley has chaired the Partnership for a Tobacco Free Maine and has been an active member of the Governor’s Council on Fitness, Health and Wellness.

She has also contributed her time as a strategic planning facilitator to the Norway Memorial Library, the Norway Historical Society, the Western Maine Art Group and the Leavitt’s Mills Free Health Center in Buxton. She and her husband are volunteer foster parents for Responsible Pet Care in Norway.

Whitley and her husband, Barry Allen, a professional land surveyor, live in the Yagger neighborhood in Norway with their two rescue cats. Family members include a son Mark, five grandchildren and two adult grandchildren.

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Academy selects newest Hall of Excellence members (Continued from Page C) received four varsity letters and was named All-Star goalie and catcher in field hockey and softball respectfully, her senior year. She received the Girls Athletic Association award for participation her sophomore and senior years. Beth also was involved in four years of Chorus and the Christmas and spring concerts.

Upon graduation, Beth attended Husson College and continued her stellar athletic career by playing three years of basketball and softball and one year of field hockey.

Her extra-curricular events at Husson included Accounting Club, Husson Christian Association, Student Senate, Volleyball, President’s Cabinet, Juris Prudence Committee, Academic Committee, Disciplinary Committee and Head Proctor for two years.

Beth returned to Fryeburg Academy for a brief period from 1973-1976. She then returned for good in 1979 and she is still on staff today. In her time at the Academy, Beth has filled the roles of teacher, field hockey and softball coach, dean, houseparent, bus driver and IT Department technician.

Beth served as president of the Fryeburg Academy Alumni Association for four years, as well as president of the FATA on three separate occasions.

Alison Hale ’71, showed a true mixture of athletics and arts while she attended Fryeburg Academy. She played four years of field hockey, was a member of the alpine ski team all four years and ran track three years. Also in her four years, she was in band, chorus and theatre.

Upon graduation, Alison attended Mt. Holyoke College

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and graduated in 1975. She then attended the Manhattan School of Music, where she earned her MM and DMA degrees.

Since 1975, she has been a musician and a professor. She has been an Adjunct Instructor of Flute at the University of Southern Maine, Bates College, Bowdoin College and Bennington College. She is currently an instructor at Amherst College, as well as Mt. Holyoke College. She is a member of the storied Portland Symphony Orchestra. She also found time to be the athletic director at St. Michael School in Vermont from 1998-2003.

Alison’s accomplishments in the music world have gained her countless awards and acclaim, such as the C.D. Jackson Master Award at the Tanglewood Festival in 1980, a debut at Carnegie Hall in NYC in 1982, and being listed in Who’s Who in America in 2006. Alison is also a member of the American Federation of Musicians, the National Flute Association and the Chamber Music America.

Shelly Osgood Walker ’82, without a doubt, would have to be considered one of the best, not just female athletes, but best athletes period, ever to play at Fryeburg Academy.

Shelly earned 10 varsity letters in her 11 seasons as a field hockey player, skier and softball player. In field hockey, she was a captain and selected First Team All-Conference her junior and senior years.

Shelly was a co-captain of the 1981 Class “A” Runner Up Team, and the captain of the 1982 State Championship team. Also in 1982, she was elected to the Maine State All Star Ski Team, winner of the Julie Grace Memorial Award; and she was invited to the Junior Olympic tryouts in Lake Placid, N.Y. Shelly received the “Good Citizens Award” from the Southern York Conference, was voted “Most Athletic” by her classmates and was Winter Carnival queen.

Shelly attended Becker Junior College and was the starting field hockey goalie her freshman year. What may be remembered most has been Shelly’s tireless efforts to work with kids in the Fryeburg community. She has been a Water Safety Instructor for over 20 years. She has been a volunteer coach in the Fryeburg Recreation Department since 1993. She is director in the Raider Booster Club. She has been a licensed daycare provider since 2004. Shelly stated in her bio that she is a “professional mother” and that is a full time job.

Steven P. Cote ’85, left his mark on the Academy by patrolling the hardwood floor and manning the catcher’s box behind home plate. Steve played one year of football and four years of basketball and baseball. He earned three varsity letters in each of those sports.

In basketball, Steve was a tricaptain, he was named to the Holiday All-Tournament Team three consecutive years (19821984), first team SYSSA AllConference and Western Maine Class “B” All-Tournament team in 1984 and All-Conference Honorable Mention in 1985.

In baseball, he was a cocaptain in 1985, a member of the 1983 Class “C” State Championship Team and the winner of the Clifford Gray Award in 1984. Steve played a year of varsity baseball at Bowdoin College. He is currently the boys’ varsity basketball coach at Kennett High School.

In his time at Fryeburg, Steve also was involved in: One Act Plays, Latin Club, Year Book staff, National Honor Society, French Club and the Raiders Digest.

Steve’s other honors include Class Valedictorian and graduation speaker, MSPA Academic/ Citizenship Award, the Larrabee Award, DAR History Award, National English Merit Award and the International Foreign Language Award. He also was a Boys’ State Delegate in 1984.

Presently, Steve is an insurance agent and a proud member of the Board of Trustees of Fryeburg Academy.

John S. Weston ’93 is another of a long line of Westons, who have made great contributions to Fryeburg Academy. John collected 12 varsity letters in soccer, Nordic skiing and track in his time at Fryeburg. He was captain of all three teams his junior and senior years.

In soccer, John was named Portland Press Herald Second Team All-State in 1993, as well as All-Conference. In 1992, he was named MVP. In track, John was a Regional qualifier in the long jump, triple jump, 200, 300, 400 and the pole vault.

However, the Nordic ski trails were where John shone the brightest. He received honors with J2 New Englands in 1991 and with New Englands again in 1993. He was AllConference in 1992-93, conference champion in 1992 and AllState in 1993. John received the Larry Davis Ski Award, the Heine Hertz Track Award, the Skip McBride Award, the Vincent Manoriti Award, the Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award and the Ruth French Award.

In his spare time, he was also a member of the National Honor Society.

John’s community service has been a source of pride as well. He has been a member of the Fryeburg Academy Alumni Association since 1998. He is a Fryeburg Fair Association Trustee and 4-H Superintendent since 1993.

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(Continued from Page C) attended the University of New Hampshire for one year before entering the military. During his time overseas, he was a member of the U.S. Army Ski Team in 1945. After his service to his country, he returned to UNH and graduated in 1948 with a degree in Hotel Management.

He became the assistant manager of the Sunapee State Park Ski Area from 1948-1951.

He then managed the Exeter Inn from 1952-1954 and then managed the Severance Lodge 1954-1966.

In 1967, John made his way to Fryeburg Academy and was a fixture at the school for the next 14 years. He taught Business Education, as well as being the athletic director from 1967-1975. John’s greatest contribution to the Academy was his inauguration of the girls’ ski team and the golf team, both started in his first year, 1967. He coached both of those teams his entire time at the Academy, bringing home a state championship title in skiing in 1976. John founded the Fryeburg Junior Ski Program in 1958 and organized it from 61. Antibiotic to infection, e.g. 1958 into the 1960s. He was 62. Composer Stravinsky a member of the Lake Kezar 63. Withered Country Club, serving as presi64. *Head of “Modern dent from 1970-1978, and as Family” a director from 1970-2010. In 66. Famous T-Rex recognition for his contribution to skiing, Fryeburg Academy Solutions on Page 6C honored John with the Howard

‘Fly’ clinic Sat. GRAY — If you have ever wanted to try your hand at the arts of fly-tying and fly-casting, the Maine Wildlife Park is the place to be on Saturday, June 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.!

Members of the Sebago Chapter of Trout Unlimited will demonstrate and invite participation from kids and parents alike to learn these popular fishing arts. Several teenage assistants will be on hand to help visitors with their fly-tying and fly-casting techniques.

Learn how to tie a fly, and then bring it home with you to try on your next fishing trip. TU will also have a display featuring some CLINIC, Page C

Ross Service Award in 2010.

He was also recognized by the State of Maine, as he was elected into the Maine State Ski Hall of Fame that same year.

This is a very prestigious honor that he and his family are very proud of.

Fairway chip shots White Mountain Seniors In play at Wentworth last Friday, the foursome of Don Johnson (Oakdale), Barry Smith (Bridgton Highlands), Lou Cloud (Maplewood) and Ron Terciak (Point Sebago) claimed first place with a Plus 9 Plus 25.

Second place with a Plus 9 Plus 24 went to Rodney Allen (Bridgton Highlands), Art Gregory (Indian Mound), Jan MacZuba (Lake Kezar) and Norm Tallmage (Colebrook).

Third place with a Plus 9 Plus 23 went to Cy Hunter, Bill Wapenski (Lake Kezar), Everett Kennedy (Mountain View) and Dana Morrill (Lake Kezar).

Fourth place with a Plus 9 Plus 16 went to Greg Dawson (Oakdale), Moe Foulds (Lake Kezar), Jim Layne (Indian Mound) and Carol Nicol (Waukewan).

Plus Points: Jan MacZuba 13, Everett Kennedy 13, Jayne Britton 10, Ron Terciak 10, Dan Paquette 9, Barry Smith 9, Carol Nicol 7, John McInerny 7, Bob Freund 7, Jerry Chaisson 7, Don Johnson 6 and Art Gregory 6.

Birds: Ron Terciak on 6, Barry Smith on 11, Randy Pillsbury on 12, Ernest Anastos on 13, Kai Csigi on 15, Everett Kennedy on 16 and Greg Dawson on 17.

Closest to the pin: Chris Wonson at 4-feet 7-inches.

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Loon Echo Trek registration opens; training rides begin Western Maine is best known for beautiful landscapes and endless recreational opportunities. Help protect both and register for the 2012 Loon Echo Trek scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 15 at Shawnee Peak in Bridgton.

This popular annual bene-

fit for Loon Echo Land Trust attracts hundreds of people from across New England and beyond, offering something for everyone. Choose between a 25, 50 or 100-mile bicycle trek through breathtaking farm fields, lakes and mountains or enjoy a six-mile hike across

the ridge of Pleasant Mountain with gourmet rest stops along the way.

New this year will be monthly training rides held at 8 a.m. on the first Sunday of each month. These rides will take you along various routes, which tour Loon Echo preserves and

promise to be beautiful while offering excellent training.

Back by popular demand will be the “taste trek,” which will offer hikers various snacks from local vendors, the improved finishers “nest” where trekkers are treated to free beer, massages

Golf: Fairway chip shots (Continued from Page C) Longest putt: Larry Schieman at 13-feet “something.”

Up next: Norway CC. Kezar Lake Country Club In Tuesday Social League play, first place with a score

of 96 went to Corey Douglas, Henry Middlemiss and Ed Jelik.

Second place with a score of 97 went to Jim DuBeau, Alan Emery and Bob Spanglo.

Closest to the pin was Gene

LeBlanc at 6-feet 8-inches on Hole 16.

Greenie: Bill Wapenski, Mike Caron and Clem Nelson.

Area golf courses are welcome to send weekly results at no charge,

(Continued from Page C) of the many fish and habitat restoration projects with which they are involved. This is a fun and relaxed introduction to a sport on which you might “get hooked!”

The Maine Wildlife Park has over 30 species of native wildlife on display, plus wildlife gardens, nature trails, a fish hatchery and other interactive exhibits and displays. The park

is open daily from through Nov. 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; visitors must exit the premises by 6 p.m.

Admission to the park is free for ages 3 and under; $5 for ages 5-12, $7 for adults, and $5 for seniors. Groups of 15 or more are $3.50 per person.

Bring a picnic and spend the day! Family and Community Season Passes are available, and are an incredible bargain

for families and groups that visit the park several times over the course of the summer.

The Maine Wildlife Park, located on Route 26 in Gray, is owned and operated by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. The park exists to promote an understanding and awareness of the wildlife, conservation and habitat protection programs and projects of MDIFW.

and a barbecue meal.

Loon Echo Land Trust protects nearly 4,000 acres of land in the Northern Sebago Lake region. Executive Director Carrie Walia says she looks forward to the trek every year.

“It’s wonderful to share such

an amazing day outside with so many people who care about land conservation. The Trek also funds a significant portion of our annual operating budget, which allows staff to identify and negotiate new land purLOON ECHO, Page C

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Closer look at finances

Loon Echo Trek (Continued from Page C) chases such as the beloved Hacker’s Hill in Casco,” Walia said.

While fundraising is optional, trekkers are encouraged to raise additional funds for the Land Trust with peak fundraising prizes including ski passes, sailing lessons, and bed and breakfast weekends donated by local businesses.

The 2012 Loon Echo Trek platinum sponsors include: Shawnee Peak Ski Area, 93.5 WMWV, 98.9 WCLZ, and Magic 104 FM and Integrated Forest Management; Gold sponsors include Migis Lodge, Norway Savings Bank, and the Appalachian Mountain Club. Additional silver and bronze sponsors can be found on the trek website.

Registration is now open and people are encouraged to sign up for the “Early Bird Special” before July 1. For more information, visit www.loonechotrek.org. Volunteers are also needed for the trek and encouraged to e-mail trek@lelt.org or call 647-4352.

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LAKE REGION MIDDLE SCHOOL GOOD KID AWARD WINNERS were (left to right) Matt Proia, Autumn Tremblay and Tanner Crockett.

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LAKE REGION HIGH SCHOOL GOOD KID AWARD WINNERS were (left to right) Cheyanne Harden, Colin Bridge-Koenigsberg and Julia Carlson.

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CU, Infinity FCU, Maine Media FCU, Portland Maine Police Department FCU, Semiconductor of ME FCU, Town & County FCU, TruChoice FCU and the Maine Credit Union League have helped to organize the event.

Formed in 1938, the Maine Credit Union League is the State Trade Association for Maine’s 63 credit unions with 617,000 members providing a variety of services and products to assist credit unions in meeting the needs of their membership. Visit www.mainecul.org for more information.

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WINNING BUS SAFETY POSTER DESIGNERS — The annual SAD 61 Bus Safety Poster Contest helps promote school bus safety awareness among students, parents, school official and the community. The poster rules were very specific: the drawings had to be on an 11 by 17 poster; the theme had to be on the picture, which was “Stand Back from the Yellow and Black”; and the artwork needed to demonstrate only proper school bus behavior. The winning posters will be entered into the state competition for judging in July by the Maine Association for Pupil Transportation. The May 21, 2012 winners of the National Bus Safety Poster contest are: (top photo) Songo Locks School: Walker Elsaesser, fourth grade; Brooke Juneau, fifth grade; Sonya Waligora, fifth grade; and not pictured, Monica Grover, fifth grade; (middle photo) Stevens Brook Elementary School: Isabella Wears, fourth grade; Grace Ross, fourth grade; not pictured, Brian Kimball, second grade, and Joshua Fadden, second grade; (bottom) Sebago Elementary: Michael Chase, second grade; Joslyn Schwieterman, fifth grade; not pictured Hannah Camacho, fourth grade, and Morrigan DeJoseph, fourth grade.

The Alex Ferguson Chapter of Credit Unions presented its third annual Financial Fitness Money Management Experience for Lake Region High School juniors and seniors earlier this spring in the high school’s gym.

Nearly 300 students participated in this year’s event.

The day, which can be compared to an interactive “game of life,” builds awareness for youth education and for credit unions’ dedication to financial literacy in their communities.

The Financial Fitness Money Management Experience is a half-day event during which students received a scenario packet of their life at age 22, which includes their occupations, income and credit history.

From there, students had to map out their financial future from financing their housing to purchasing food and clothing. Jim Wiley of Evergreen CU helped Lake Region High School students with their transportation options at the Transportation Booth.

Jon Paradise, Governmental and Public Affairs manager for the Maine Credit Union League, said the experience is an effort to help students understand the importance of making smart financial decisions at any age.

“With these students having heard a lot said on the troubled economy in the last couple years, this event actually gives them the opportunity to better prepare themselves by truly understanding the importance of being financially fit,” he explained.

“These students are preparing to enter the real world, be it through applying to college or joining the work force.

It is critical that they gain a strong understanding of money and how to spend and save. The interactive nature of this event allows them to do just that.”

Feedback from students reinforced the value of the day. “Wow — I have a lot to think about when I am in charge of my own finances. It’s scary but I’m glad I went,” stated one student.

Another added, “I am going home to thank my mother for all that she does to provide for our family budget. I hope I can do as good a job when the time comes.”

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School news

SONGO LOCKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GOOD KID AWARD WINNERS were (front, left to right) Jansen Dion, Justin Lees and Cynthia Cook; (back row, left to right) Jackson Terry, Noah Duprey and Gabrielle Hutchinson.

STEVENS BROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GOOD KID AWARD WINNERS were (front, left to right) Wendy Ducas and Jacob Chadbourne; (back row, left to right) Kyla Lavoie, Delaney Meserve and Keegan Gardner.

Lions’ pick: Rachel Wandishin (Continued from Page 10C) will apply: Endicott, Roger Williams University and Stonehill College.

Schools that you have been accepted to: Endicott, Roger Williams University and Stonehill College What is your favorite class?

RW. My favorite class this year is Physics because I am learning concepts that I have never really considered or thought about up until this year.

What is your toughest class? RW. My toughest class this year is also Physics because as I stated before, it is

something new this year and even though I enjoy the new concepts, they can be difficult to understand as well.

How do you balance your class work and your extracurricular activities? RW. I spend my free time wisely, getting my schoolwork done as effectively as I can so I do not have to worry about doing it on nights when I have a late practice or game.

What is the biggest challenge high school students face today? RW. I think the biggest challenge high school kids face today is learning how

(Continued from Page 10C) Maine at Orono, University of New Hampshire, Champlain College, Castleton College, Emmanuel, Thomas, University of Southern Maine and Wheaton.

Schools that you have been accepted to: UMO, UNH, Champlain College, Castleton SEBAGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GOOD KID AWARD WINNERS were (left to right) College, Emmanuel, Thomas, Brian Lucy, Jadyn McGinn and Gage Terrano.

USM and Wheaton.

What is your favorite class? VW. Creative writing

because it is a fun class and writing is a fun hobby that I like to do.

What is your toughest class? VW. Spanish. Even though it’s Spanish 1, I have never been very good with learning new languages and I find this class difficult.

How do you balance your class work and your extracurricular activities? VW. If I have some free time and make sure I have finished all my

to balance their schoolwork with being involved in extracurricular activities. Time management skills and being organized are definitely challenges that high school students face, but need to learn to be successful.

Who has inspired you educationally? RW. My mom has definitely been my inspiration educationally. She is a fifth grade teacher and was Maine’s “Teacher of the Year” in 2003.

I have grown up experiencing her passion for her job and it has inspired me to want to be successful to please her as both a mother and an educator.

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work that needs to be done.

What is the biggest challenge high school students’ face today? VW. Fear about college, because a lot of people are realizing how much money (it costs) and what they have done.

Who has inspired you educationally? VW. My parents because they hold education in the highest respects and taught me the importance of a good education.

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School news

June 7, 2012, The Bridgton News, Page C

Lake Region H.S. announces Top 10 percent Lake Region High School Principal Ted Finn has announced the Class of 2012 Top 10 percent. The students include: Bryanne Plummer of Bridgton, Valedictorian Parent/ Guardians: Cory and Rebecca Plummer.

Siblings: R o d n e y and Bailey Plummer.

Activities: Ice Hockey.

School involvement: National Honor Society, Natural Helpers, Prom Committee and Math Team.

Community involvement: Alternative Spring Break, Habitat For Humanity, Lakes Environmental Association, Partner For World Health and Spanish tutor at Stevens Brook Elementary School.

Hobbies: Knitting, playing hockey and spending time with friends.

Future plans: To receive a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and conduct medical research.

Colleges accepted to: Rutgers University, University of Maine at Orono, University of New Hampshire, University of Connecticut and University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

College to attend: University of Maine at Orono.

Awards received: Maine Principals’ Association Award, Lions’ Club Student of the Month, and Williams

Book Award.

Scholarship received: UMaine Merit Scholarship.

Emily Bartlett of Casco, Salutatorian Parent/ Guardians: Beth Boos and Byron Bartlett.

Siblings: O l i v i a , David, Blake and Emma.

Activities: Soccer, softball and spring musicals.

School involvement: Student Council President, National Honor Society Vice President, Class Treasurer, Varsity Club Vice President, Natural Helpers, World Quest and Academic Decathlon.

Community involvement: Volunteer at Casco Days, youth member of the Executive Board of the March of Dimes for the State of Maine.

Hobbies: Traveling, being with friends, staying active and enjoying nature.

Future plans: College to pursue a degree in law and work in the court system.

Colleges accepted to: University of King’s College and Dalhousie University.

College to attend: University of King’s College, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Awards received: Daughters of the American Revolution, Lions’ Club Student of the Month, Western Maine Conference Student Athlete and Phi Beta Kappa.

Nursing grads Erin Nancy Dodd of Naples was given the Samuel L. Singer and Ruth Small Award as part of the Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions graduation ceremony held at the Franco-American Heritage Center in Lewiston.

This award is presented to a student who will become a credit to herself and her profession, who shows pride as a representative of the CMMC CONHP, and maintains good academic standing.

Forty-nine nursing students successfully completed the CMMC College of Nursing’s two-year nursing education program, the graduates were awarded associate degrees in the applied science of nursing. Other local graduates included: Lisa Jean Marshall of Hiram and Lynne Marie Decesere of Lovell.

Student honors

Sarah Hazelton of Reston, Va., recently graduated from the University of Mary Washington, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Historic Preservation and Spanish. She graduated with Cum Laude academic honors and was a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Sarah is the granddaughter of Charles and Ruth Hazelton of Naples.

Sarah L. Crockett of Raymond was among the 584 students awarded a degree at St. Lawrence University’s commencement ceremony held May 20 on campus in Canton, N.Y. Crockett was awarded a degree (cum laude) in biology, with a minor in African studies. Crockett graduated from North Yarmouth Academy.

Michelle Heroux of Harrison is among more than 1,000 Harding University students included on the Dean’s List for grades achieved during the spring semester. To be eligible, a student must be carrying 12 or more hours with a 3.65 or higher grade point average.

Sierra Leonard of Bridgton, Joshua L. Russell of Casco, Kayla E. Durgin of Denmark, Bailey Frost of Fryeburg and Steven Howe of Naples have been named to the Dean’s List at Husson University for the spring semester 2012. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must earn a 3.4 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

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Scholarships received: TD Bank Achieve the Dream and Mather Byle’s Award.

Rachel Wandishin of Casco, Honor Essayist Parent/ Guardians: Betsy Mayo and Ted Wandishin.

Siblings: M e g a n and Nick Wandishin.

Activities: Varsity soccer, softball and basketball.

School involvement: National Honor Society, Varsity Club President and AFS member.

Community involvement: Volunteer at Casco Days, referee for recreational soccer and volunteer at recreational soccer and basketball camps.

Hobbies: Play sports and spend time outside.

Future plans: Attend Roger Williams University and play soccer.

Colleges accepted to: Roger Williams University, Stonehill College and Endicott College.

College to attend: Roger Williams University, Bristol, R.I. • The remaining profiles are in alphabetical order, not according to class standing: Jessie Bell of Bridgton Parent/ Guardians: J e n n y Hibbard and Eric Bell.

Siblings: K a r a B a r d s l e y, Jordan Millett and Liam Bell.

Activities: Future Business Leaders of America.

Community involvement: Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing.

Future plans: Networking and system administration and travel the world.

Colleges accepted to: Rochester Institute of Technology and Southern Maine Community College

College to attend: Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, N.Y. Awards received: Lions’ Club Student of the Month, and CTE Vocational Student of the Year.

Scholarship received: Masons’ Vo c a t i o n a l Scholarship.

Julia Rioto Berbel of Casco Parent/ Guardians: Christine and Dan Dinsmore.

Siblings: Kendall, Jackson, Emerson and Marlow Dinsmore.

School involvement: Tennis and cheerleading.

Community involvement: Laker Youth Community Advisory Group and 4-H member.

Hobbies: Reading and traveling.

Future plans: Travel the world and go to college in England.

Monica Couvillion of Sebago Parent/ Guardians: C a r o l y n C u t t i n g and Kurt Couvillion.

Activities: Field Hockey, tennis, Lake Region High School Drama Club production, Pirates of Penzance.

School involvement: President of National Honor Society, Vice President of Varsity Club, World Quest Team, Yearbook Club, Student Council and Prom Committee Community involvement: Alternative Spring Break Club, volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, Partners for World Health and Lakes Environmental Association, and Spanish tutor at Stevens Brook Elementary School.

Hobbies: Writing, photography and graphic design.

Future plans: Major in Communications in college with a focus in Public Relations and a minor in Spanish. Hopes to study abroad her junior year in a Spanish-speaking country.

Colleges accepted to: Marist College, Elon University, Susquehanna University, Flagler College, St. Bonaventure University, Lynchburg College, Allegheny College, McDaniel College and Curry College.

College to attend: Marist College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Awards received: Lions’ Club Student of the Month (January 2012), Good Kid Award, and 1st Delegate chosen to attend Girls’ State 2011 from LRHS. Scholarship received: Presidential Scholarship from Marist College.

Jonathan Fox of Bridgton Parent/ Guardians: Brian and Lili Fox. Siblings: David and Heidi Community involvement: Tutoring.

Hobbies: Skiing, golf, video games, basketball and cooking.

Future plans: Pharmacist.

Colleges accepted to: Husson, University of New England, University of Southern Maine, University of Maine at Orono.

College to attend: Husson University, Bangor.

Scholarships received: Husson Eagle Award and David G. Fox Memorial Scholarship.

Jessie Gray of Bridgton Parent/Guardians: Laurie and Hoyt Gray.

Siblings: Mandy Verrill and Brandon.

Activities: Mostly, help

watch her sister’s kids, two of whom have autism.

Community involvement: Try to donate time whenever she can, but she is not able too often.

Hobbies: Reading, collecting coins, taking pictures and hanging out with my family.

Future plans: College and a job Colleges accepted to: University of Southern Maine, Husson, Towson University, University of Maine at Orono, Quinnipiac University, University of Maine at Presque Isle and Machias.

College to attend: University of Southern Maine, Gorham and Portland.

Caitlin Harden of Bridgton Parent/Guardians: Brandie and Daniel Harden.

Siblings: C o d i , Cheyanne, and Travis.

Activities: Drama Club.

Hobbies: Reading, photography and traveling.

Future plans: College, then hopefully travel.

Colleges accepted to: University of Maine at Orono and University of Southern Maine.

College to attend: University of Maine at Orono.

Mostafa Hassan of Sebago Parent/Guardians: Jeff and Vanessa Wallace.

Activities: Skiing, kayaking, swimming, fishing, biking and poetry.

School involvement: Soccer, AFS Club, plays and musical, choir and Maine Teachers’ Workshop (representative).

Community involvement: Cub Scouts.

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Lake Region Top 10 percent Teaching Spanish to students at Stevens Brook Elementary School.

Hobbies: Sports and hunting.

Future plans: College.

College to attend: Stonehill College, Easton, Mass.

Award received: Lions’ Club Student of the Month (October).

Omran Nawfal of Casco (Foreign Exchange Student) Parent/Guardians: Laurie and David Mondville.

Siblings: Derek Mondville (host brother) and Safwan Nawfal.

Activities: S o c c e r , indoor track, tennis, swimming, pool, skiing and snowmobiling.

School involvement: Indoor track and tennis team.

Hobbies: Soccer.

Future plans: Orthodontist.

Shelby Rider of Gray Parent/Guardian: Rebecca Bragdon Sibling: Rebecca Bragdon.

School involvement: Drama Club, School Board representative, Robotics, D&D and Alternative S p r i n g Break.

Hobbies: Collecting fossils and reading.

Future plans: Forensics, entomologist, mineralogist.

Colleges accepted to: LSU and University of Maine at Orono.

College to attend: University of Maine at Orono.

Award received: Rotary Club Good Citizen.

Ryan Skillern of Naples Parent/ Guardians: Jill and David Skillern.

Siblings: Paul and Sean.

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Community involvement: Laker Youth Community Action Group and Lakes Environmental Association member.

Hobbies: Skiing and tennis.

Future plans: Taking a “gap year” in South America with program called “Global Routes,” volunteering, hiking, and learning Spanish in Bolivia, Peru and Ecuador.

Colleges accepted to: University of Vermont, University of Maine at Orono and Montana State University.

College to attend: University of Maine at Orono in Fall 2013.

Award received: Lions’ Club Student of the Month.

Victoria Waugh of Casco Parent/Guardians: Scot and Patty Waugh.

Sibling: Elizabeth Waugh.

Activities: Volleyball, indoor track, softball, National Honor Society and Art Club.

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Community involvement: Lakers in Arms, fundraising for Children’s Hospital and Food Pantry.

Hobbies: Softball and volleyball.

Future plans: Attend the University of Maine at Orono.

Colleges accepted to: University of New Hampshire, University of Maine at Orono, University of Southern Maine, Thomas, Castleton, Wheaton, Emmanuel and Champlain.

Award received: BridgtonLake Region Rotary Club Good Citizen.

Stephanie Winslow of Naples Parent/Guardians: Felicia and Todd Winslow.

Siblings: Kelsey Winslow and Tania Brooks.

Activities: Volleyball, cheerleading, indoor/outdoor track, soccer and dance.

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Community involvement: Lakers in Arms, visiting Barbara Bush’s Children’s Hospital, community auctions and soup dinners.

Hobbies: Dancing, spending time outside and baking.

Future plans: Becoming a second grade teacher.

Colleges accepted to: University of Maine at Farmington, University of Maine at Orono, University of Maine at Presque Isle, University of Maine at Fort Kent and University of Maine at Machias.

College to attend: University of Maine at Farmington.

Award received: Lions’ Club Student of the Month.

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Victoria Waugh of Casco has been selected as the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club’s “Citizen of the Month” for June.

Each month, the Rotary Club recognizes a Lake Region High School student who displays good citizenship and contributes to the school community. The recipient is honored at a Rotary breakfast meeting and is presented a savings bond.

Name: Victoria Waugh Class of: 2012 Residence: Casco Parents: Scot and Patricia Waugh Sibling: Elisabeth Waugh Activities: Volleyball, Indoor Track, Softball, Varsity Club, National Honor Society,

Prom Committee, Art Club and Dance Club.

Community activities: Lakers in Arms, children’s hospital and soup kitchens.

Hobbies: Writing, playing volleyball and softball, spending time with friends.

Future plans: Attend the University of Maine.

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Name: Rachel Wandishin Class of: 2012 Residence: Casco Parents: Betsy Mayo and Ted Wandishin Siblings: Megan Wandishin and Nick Wandishin Activities: Soccer, Basketball, Softball, National Honor Society, Varsity Club Community activities: Volunteer at Casco Days, referee for recreational soccer

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School involvement: National Honor Society, Varsity Club, AFS, Spanish Club and Math Team.

Community involvement: Rec Football League, teaching Spanish to third and fourth graders and Casco Bays.

Hobbies: Hiking and fishing.

Future plans: Majoring in International Relations with a focus in Political Science and Spanish.

Colleges accepted to: Syracuse, University of Maine at Orono, Clark, Niagara University, Canisius College, New England College, Susquehanna and Drexel.

College to attend: University of Maine at Orono.

Awards received: Lions’ Club Student of the Month and Western Maine Conference Student Athlete of the Year.

Scholarship received: University of Maine Presidential Scholarship.

Wesley Sulloway of Bridgton Parent/Guardians: Brook and Misty Sulloway.

Siblings: Clark, Lucien and Ella.

Activities: Golf, soccer, skiing and tennis.

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Future plans: To be a Marine Engineer.

Colleges accepted to: Dhaka University, Bangladesh.

College to attend: Dhaka University, Bangladesh.

Awards received: Honor Roll, Merit Recognition, Presidential Award for Volunteering and Soccer Achievement.

Scholarships received: Youth Exchange and Study, and one full-year scholarship for AFS. Heidi Jewett of Casco Parent/Guardians: Tammy and Bob Chapman.

Sibling: Hannah.

Activities: Softball and basketball manager.

School involvement: Treasurer of National Honor Society, Third Vice President of Varsity Club and Student Council Community involvement: Casco Days, Harvest Hills Animal Shelter and volunteered at blood drives.

Hobbies: Softball.

Future plans: Attend Husson University and earn a degree in Criminal Justice.

Colleges accepted to: Husson and University of Alabama.

College to attend: Husson, Bangor.

Award received: BridgtonLake Region Rotary Club Good Citizen.

Kathryn Merrill of Naples Parent/Guardians: Beth and Jeff Merrill.

Sibling: Jeffery Merrill.

Activities: Vo l l e y b a l l and tennis.

School involvement: National H o n o r Society, Varsity Club and Class Officer.

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Opinion & Comment

June 7, 2012, The Bridgton News, Page D

Pingree’s abortion fanaticism clear A Rep’s View

by Richard Cebra State Representative

HIGH WATER — Kezar Lake was still very high at the Narrows Bridge Monday morning as rain continued to fall. Water flooded the parking area of the marina.

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It all came ‘crashing’ down

by Tom McLaughlin News Columnist

Baby boomers like me grew up hearing endless stories of the Great Depression. My father’s family was poorest, lacking food and fuel, both of which

my father said he had to scavenge. I’d listen to them and ask questions like, “What caused it?” Now, I realize that few if any of them knew themselves,

but wouldn’t admit it because they figured they should know.

Their attempts to answer only added to my confusion.

My own research indicated that, aside from Dust Bowl droughts in the Midwest, infrastructure remained intact. Yet, economic activity slowed down or stopped, putting many out of work and into breadlines.

That’s what baffled me. Why couldn’t it just crank back up and relieve everyone’s misery?

It was around that time that Uncle Joe became a professor

Braking for nurseries Views from the Uppermost House

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patiently at the checkout counter while the guy in front of me tries to shove 37 things through the “10 items or less” line, all the while staring at all those dumb little $4.99 items (pepper spray shrink-wrapped with a whistle, multi-colored rabbit’s feet, combination flashlight and bottle-opener, etc.) without the slightest temptation. I’ve always lived a tranquil and disciplined

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I purchased my first car with anti-lock brakes recently and the technology came in handy on my way home from work on Friday, when, at a reasonable 49 mph and while listening to a sensible NPR broadcast about our current economic misery, I glanced to my right as I passed a local plant nursery and without any thought at all (not a single neuron fired) or the use of my turn signal, I yanked the car harshly to the right onto the sandy shoulder and slammed on the brakes — which chattered wildly and obediently, as they are designed to, but which also scared me a little.

I jumped out of the car, walked briskly into the nursery, found a man with a logo on his shirt and dirt under his fingernails, and said “I need a weeping willow tree,” with the same urgency, intonation, and high-pitched squeal you might use to announce that you have pockets full of fire ants. Sensing my determination, focus, and obviously tight schedule, the man led me at full stride to a row of willow trees with their feet wrapped neatly in burlap, BRAKES, Page D

of business and economics so I asked him. He offered a long answer about stock market bubbles, margin calls and runs on banks that produced a general lack of confidence. I pictured a car in the driveway that was undamaged, but had a dead battery and needed a jumpstart.

My uncle was a Keynesian and believed strongly in Franklin Roosevelt’s attempts to jumpstart American’s economy through deficit spending. He had no doubt about the preCRASH, Page D

Medicare nuggets

By Stan Cohen Medicare Volunteer Counselor Medicare fraud perpetrators — beware. The former owner of a York County medical equipment supply company was sentenced in U.S. District Court to two and a half years in prison for health care fraud and lying on an application for a loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Peter Enzinger, 44, of Kittery also was sentenced to three years of supervised release after his prison term. In addition to prison time, the judge ordered him to pay more than $198,000 in restitution. The now defunct company, Seacoast Sleep Solutions, was also fined $50,000, according to a Bangor Daily News report.

One example of Seacoast’s fraudulent billing: In August 2009, a Seacoast employee delivered a standard hospital bed to a patient in Lebanon.

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Back in the Day

by Lega Medcalf Bridgton Historical Society

99 years ago in The News

Mothercraft should be studied by all women. It is not merely the mother of the poor sections who needs instruction in the care of her baby. It is the college woman, the woman of wealth and position, who ought to study mothercraft. Neither instinct nor genial culture is sufficient in itself to enable a mother to give her little ones really intelligent and scientific care. She needs to learn how to protect her baby’s health just as she needs to learn how to keep herself well and strong.

They are ahead of us in England. They have a number of schools there where refined and intelligent young women may learn how to feed and clothe and train their babies. The life chances of the baby whose mother nurses it compared with the bottle-fed baby are 10 to one. I cannot imagine any social professional duty of sufficient importance to interfere with a mother raising her baby. Parenthood is a responsibility, and if it be undertaken at all it should not be half-heartedly. Mother instinct, which is mother love, impels most mothers to devote themselves to their babies during these precious and swiftly flying early years.

Mothers are to blame for riot of rouge and moral anarchy of dress. Who can doubt that others are off the job when they allow their young daughters to paint their faces and to wear the sort of clothes we have seen everywhere in the last two or three seasons? To say mothers can’t control their daughters is even worse.

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By Rep. Rich Cebra I can’t say I’m surprised, but I’m still appalled by a recent vote by Rep. Chellie Pingree, the congresswoman from southern Maine. As a matter of fact, all rational Mainers should be appalled and repulsed. Pingree voted against a bill that would have outlawed so-called sex-selective abortions. In short, if a woman is pregnant with a baby girl, but wants a boy instead, she will have an abortion for that reason alone.

Such practices are common in China, with its one-child policy, and perhaps in other countries where male babies are preferred to females. But, that doesn’t mean they should be tolerated in the United States, with our strong belief in human rights.

However, it seems now that we’re going to permit sexselective abortions, with people like Pingree providing support. To her, no abortion can ever be wrong, no matter how cruel or callous. She even supports the unspeakable horror of partial-birth abortions, where the partially born infant has its brain sucked out and its skull crushed so the body can be pulled out.

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Page D, The Bridgton News, June 7, 2012

Views from Senate

by Bill Diamond State Senator, D-Windham

Making emergency agencies communicate

Communication between varying emergency agencies is a longstanding problem, not just in Maine, but throughout the country.

Fire departments often even can’t talk to police departments out of their jurisdiction, and when you start bringing the various federal, state and county agencies into the picture it can be a real nightmare. And the consequences for this lack of “interoperability” can be dire. First responders can end up on a scene and not be aware of critical details about what they are responding to, such as whether there is a hazardous chemical release or a gunman present.

This problem came to national prominence in the wake of 9/11, and the Federal Department of Homeland Security has required total interoperability between all emergency responder communications

by Jan. 1, 2013.

While this sounds simple on paper, this is hugely complicated in practice. To prevent overlapping frequencies and the resulting interference that can cause, the FCC must license all the frequencies involved. For Maine, this will require 302 separate frequency applications. Further complicating this issue is the fact that because of our proximity to Canada, 186 of those frequencies will require Canadian approval as well.

The state Office of Information Technology (OIT) decided to scrap the current, conventional, analog system used by all emergency responders in Maine and replace it with a narrow-band, LOVELY FIND — Nancy Campbell came across these lady slippers on the shore of Moose Pond in Bridgton. “I thought there were digital, trunked radio system operated by the State Police. Because only a couple of plants, but then looking up the rise I noticed there were about 80 of them!” she said. “I’ve never seen so many in of the great complexity of setting up this new system, OIT signed one place before. I thought they were so beautiful.”

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Letters

The mind of a liberal

To The Editor: To Reverend Plaisted: “It’s not that my liberal friends are ignorant, it’s just that they know so much that isn’t true…”

— Ronald Reagan.

Liberals pick fights. It’s their nature because they’re so unhappy. When they find themselves challenged they cry out for sympathy for being treated unfairly. Reverend Plaisted should be recognized for his

excellent example of by-thebook liberalism.

There are just so many comical ways to approach the Reverend’s final letter, but we can all give “thanks” as we’re exhausted. Between roaring laughter at his logic, rolling our eyes and pulling our hair, we kinda hurt all over. By contrast this letter, eventually, will touch on the magic of conservatism.

But just to sum up: Conservatives were forced into several communal swims from all the mud this man of God pasted on us. We lost count of the vile names he used and then cowardly claimed he was being personally “attacked” when simply challenged for clarification and justification.

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TOWN OF NAPLES Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet on Tuesday, June 19th, 2012 at 7:00 PM. On the agenda: An application for a modification to an approved site plan for property located on Roosevelt Trail and shown on Naples Tax Map U5, Lots 24-1, submitted by Kerri-Rose LLC. An application for a minor subdivision for property located on Roosevelt Trail and shown on Naples Tax Map U5, Lot 24-1, submitted by Kerri-Rose LLC.

Main Street on July 4 — it was the reason for the strength it took to declare ourselves free and gives the courage necessary to maintain it. Conservatism always wins when it’s on the ballot and it hasn’t been taught for generations.

Conversely, liberalism exists and survives for one simple reason: making dependency more attractive. It’s a party of plunder and the reason for America’s worst ills. Our current president has said, “America has never worked” (capitalism), and, “we will fundamentally transform it.” As this is being written, President Obama is awarding the nation’s highest honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to an avowed Marxist/Socialist.

This is beyond disgusting and a disgrace to so many who have sacrificed so much for us all.

We all recognize we live at a pivot point of history — yes, even in Bridgton, Maine.

We became America because ordinary people understood the chains of submission to a foreign power. History is coming full circle. Will you be ordinary or extraordinary?

Jeffrey C. Borneman Bridgton

Honorable gesture To The Editor: I would publicly like to thank the manager of Lake Region House of Pizza for being such a gracious, special person.

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However, slandering the American patriot Joe McCarthy to avoid answering to his other slanderous comments showed true desperation. We sensed a “get me outta here!” tone. We challenge the Reverend to look up the Venona Intercepts given McCarthy by J. Edgar Hoover then state that McCarthy was wrong. Yes, the communists were well entrenched in the U.S. government and others have taken their place. We’ll accept the Reverend’s public apology with grace, but can’t promise not to smirk.

The Reverend was not being “baited” to debate as the first rule of debate is agreement of definitions. His calling Senators Snowe and Collins conservatives was absurd. The need for clear definitions has never been greater as liberalism has spent years redefining truth and history. Most conservatives are too busy with the realities of life to argue with people who choose to see things as they would like them — as opposed to what they are.

A simple definition of conservatism is: working within the confines of reality. The freedom of reality is incredibly powerful. It’s a God-given tool that liberals disdain and exchange willingly for the comfort of the State. It loves life (not choice).

It celebrates personal achievement (not government ‘remedies’). Conservatism allows ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

Conservatism is the wisdom that you will all celebrate on

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Public Hearing June 19, 2012 Casco Community Center – 7:30 p.m.

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Kendal C. and Anna Ham Charitable Foundation, Inc. Notice of Annual Return Availability The annual report of the Kendal C. and Anna Ham Charitable Foundation, Inc. is available for inspection at the office of the Foundation, 2605 White Mountain Highway, Route 16, North Conway, New Hampshire, telephone 603356-3389 during regular business hours, by any citizen who requests it within 180 days of the publication of this notice.

To The Editor: Back in the 1960s when the hourly rate of pay was $1.25 per hour, a family of four could live on one breadwinner and no frills, but a television. Wages versus prices were good. You only needed one car. You had to have a down payment for even the cheapest house.

For years now, it takes the income of two wages to carve out a living — the price of commodities being so high, as well as the cost of a roof over our heads. As I see the ridiculous price of houses being listed in the newspapers, only a couple of teachers living together or other upper middleincome workers can afford one.

This leaves mobile homes for

The Selectboard will hold a public hearing at the Casco Community Center on June 19, 2012 at 7:30 p.m., to review an application for a catering only liquor license for Sheila and Merrill Rollins, doing business as Fine Kettle of Fish LLC, located at 50 Marina Road, South Casco, Maine.

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Casco Planning Board June 11, 2012 Casco Community Center 940 Meadow Road 7:00 P.M.

General Assistance Ordinance

The municipal officers of the Town of Naples will meet at the Municipal Offices Building, 15 Village Green Lane, in Naples on June 18th, 2012 at 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of holding a public hearing on and enacting an amendment to the General Assistance Ordinance.

The Harrison Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing to review a request for a Liquor License for the VFW Post 9328, 176 Waterford Road, Harrison, Maine 04040.

Title 14 § 6203-A 3 117 Woods Pond Drive, Bridgton, Maine 04009 Mortgage in Book 26245, Page 23 at Cumberland County Registry of Deeds

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2. Doug Scott has submitted an application for an Amendment to Approved Subdivision to split property known as Map 9, Lot 43-3 into two lots. Said amendment will permit Doug Scott to retain 2.68 acres and gift 2.20 acres to his son, Shaun Scott. The property is also known as 196 Poland Spring Road, and is in a Residential zone.

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ELECTIONS FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICE will be held Tuesday, June 12, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Casco Community Center, 940 Meadow Road.

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will take place Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Casco Central Fire Station, 637 Meadow Road.

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1. Approve Minutes of April 9, 2012

To The Editor: As we approach our deadline for raising funds for Project Graduation, the chemical-free event designed to give our Lake Region High School graduates an opportunity to socialize in a safe environment on what is statistically the most dangerous night of the year for high school students, we have yet more people to thank.

On Friday night, June 1, we sponsored a dance at the high school. Thank you to the Bridgton Police Department, LETTERS, Page D

The public will be given an opportunity to be heard prior to the consideration of the amendment by the municipal officers. A copy of the amendment is available at the municipal offices building.

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The meeting will be held Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Harrison Town Meeting Room.

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3. Other.

Always vote

some, not that they are bad — they tend to heat easy and not require much upkeep. The great American dream is gone for so many people. The price people paid for their homes with no down payment has had a great effect on the housing meltdown.

I saw an ad in one newspaper from a contractor who said he could build a 24-by-32 foot house for $149,000. It didn’t say what was included. Even at this price, it is not for lowerincome people.

I completely remodeled my house in the late 1980s for around $25,000, including furniture. It appears like we can’t renovate a building anymore.

For some reason, it appears demolishing one and disposing of it is less expensive.

Yes, life and times were better just 20 years ago. Remember, a cost of living raise is just that — an increase in the cost of living.

Always vote.

Erwin McAllister Fryeburg

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Principle Manager: Robert Murphy Date: May 29, 2012

friend were craving fried clams so we went to the restaurant on Route 302. To make a long story short, when I was carrying my tray of food back to our table, the bowl of fried clams and lobster roll slid off the tray.

I had accidentally tripped and spilled the items onto the floor.

I was totally embarrassed by the mess and scene I had caused.

The manager rushed over and told me not to worry. She had one of her girls bring a broom. I offered to clean up the mess, but she wouldn’t hear of it. She put in another order of the $23 worth of food and did not charge me. She wanted us just to forget the whole bad scene.

Thank you! More of my family and friends will be back.

Janice Clark Vassalboro and Salmon Point Campground camper

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By virtue of and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage Deed given by WP MANAGEMENT, LLC to BLUESTONE CAPITAL, LLC dated JULY 30, 2008 and recorded in the CUMBERLAND County Registry of Deeds, Book 26245, Page 23, of which Mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, PURSUANT TO AND IN EXECUTION OF SAID POWERS for breach of conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same there will be sold at

before thirty (30) days from date of sale, otherwise deposit shall be deemed liquidated damages. The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the sale; to convey to the next highest bidder upon default of the successful bidder to complete the sale; to reject any and all bids; and to announce further terms at the time of sale. The successful bidder will be required to execute a memorandum of sale. The mortgagee will convey the property to the purchaser by a quitclaim deed without covenant.

PUBLIC AUCTION all and the singular premises AS CONVEYED

BY SAID MORTGAGE DEED TO WHICH REFERENCE MAY BE HAD FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION THEREOF. THE SALE WILL TAKE PLACE ON June 21, 2012 at 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon, said place of sale being located on the premises known as 117 Woods Pond Drive, Bridgton, Maine 04009.

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

Terms of Sale: $10,000.00: cash, certified or bank check or other funds satisfactory to the mortgagee to be paid at time of sale, and the balance to be paid on delivery of deed on or

Additional information regarding the sale may be obtained by contacting the auctioneer: James R. St. Jean, 45 Exeter Road, Epping, NH 03042, (603) 734-4348.

Date: May 22, 2012 Bluestone Capital, LLC, by its Attorneys, s/Alexander S. Buchanan, PLLC Alexander S. Buchanan, Esquire 30 Temple Street, Suite 201 Nashua, N.H. 03060 (603) 882-5129

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Viewpoint Views from Augusta

by Paul LePage Governor of Maine

Education’s future

In the next couple of weeks, thousands of students will be graduating from high schools across Maine. Let me be among the first to congratulate these students and wish them success in whatever their future plans may be.

While this graduation season is a season for celebrating, it is also a time to remember that too many of our young people drop out of high school before graduating. Only 82% of Maine high schoolers graduate from high school on time, a number

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that is unacceptably low.

We also know that too many of the students that will graduate in coming weeks are not ready for college and careers.

The Maine Community College System has reported to us that 54% of the students they enroll right out of high school need to take remedial courses in math or language arts. The remediation rate for the University of Maine system is 25%. Both of these numbers are unacceptably high.

Another number that is unacceptably high is our education spending. Maine’s per-pupil spending is $5,000 above the national average and states that spend less than we do are outperforming us. We need to do

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 Jones & Matthews, PA Certified Public Accountants Accounting and taxes Roosevelt Trail Prof. Bldg.

Route 302, Bridgton 647-3668 cpas@maine.com McFadden CPA, P.A. Accounting Services Accounting/Payroll/Taxes 316 Portland Rd., Bridgton 647-4600 www.BridgtonCPA.com

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

APPLIANCE REPAIR Jones Appliance Service/Repair LLC Quality service you deserve All major brands jonesappliances@aol.com 595-4020

CATERING A Fine Kettle of Fish Catering Personal chef service/catering Sheila Rollins 583-6074 www.finekettleoffishcatering.com

CHIMNEY LINING The Clean Sweep LLC Chimney Cleaning Service Supaflu and Stainless Steel Chimney lining and relining Dana Richardson 935-2501

CLEANING SERVICES First Impressions Cleaning Inc. Residential & Commercial Seasonal 647-5096 John’s Cleaning Service Meticulous cleaning service Prof. carpet cleaning, windows Local family business. Exc. references 207-393-7285 Lake Region Cleaning Residential and commercial Cleaning for the lakes region 807-6092 www.lakeregioncleaning.com

McHatton’s Cleaning Service ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Fire, Smoke, Soot, Water Paul Spencer Brown, Architect Certified Technicians 30 yrs exp, Member AIA & LEED Bridgton 647-2822, 1-800-850-2822 Any project – Maine license – Insured 781-640-7413 PaulSBrown.AIA@gmail.com Razzl Cleaning Home – office – rentals/all your needs WardHill Architecture 20+ yrs. exp. – Reasonable rates 25 yrs. exp.-Residential/Commercial Honest – Reliable 583-1006 Custom plans, Shoreland/site plan permit Servicemaster Design/Build & Construction mgmt. wardhill@roadrunner.com 807-625-7331 Prof. Carpet Cleaning – Home/Office Fire/Smoke Damage Restoration ATTORNEYS 1-800-244-7630 207-539-4452 Shelley P. Carter, Attorney Law Office of Shelley P. Carter, PA 110 Portland Street, Fryeburg, ME 04037 935-1950 www.spcarterlaw.com Michael G. Friedman, Esq., PA 132 Main St. P.O. Box 10, Bridgton, ME 04009 647-8360 Hastings Law Office, PA 376 Main Street – PO Box 290 Fryeburg, ME 04037 935-2061 www.hastings-law.com Robert M. Neault & Associates Attorneys & Counselors at Law Corner of Rte. 302 & Songo School Rd. P.O. Box 1575, Naples 693-3030

BOOKKEEPING

By The Book Bookkeeping Services 12+ years QuickBooks experience A/P, A/R, Checkbook/bank reconciliations Tax preparation – References available 207-749-1007, businessonlinellc@gmail.com

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

CARPENTRY Robert E. Guy General Carpentry – Additions Repairs – Remodeling www.bobguy@myfairpoint.net Harrison 743-5120 239-4804 (cell)

TLC Home Maintenance Co. Professional Cleaning and Property Management Housekeeping and much more 583-4314

COMPUTERS EEcomputer Services Small business specialists eecomputerservices.com 603-733-6451 Ms. C’s Computer Repair Virus and spyware removal PC repairs 207-228-5279 27 Zion Hill Road, Bridgton Naples Computer Services PC repair/upgrades – on-site service Virus and spy-ware removal Home and business networking Video security systems 71 Harrison Rd., Naples 207-693-3746

CONTRACTORS Dan’s Construction Homes/cottages/garages Siding/rep. windows/roofing Insured/ references/ 25+ yrs. exp.

No job too small – 625-8159

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

DENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES

Simply Docks Installation and removal Affordable rates 207-256-0359

ELECTRICIANS All Service Electric John Schuettinger Licensed Master Electrician Residential, Commercial Alarms Bridgton Phone 647-2246 A to Z Electric “The Boss Does The Work” David S. Gerrish, Master Electrician Residential/Commercial/Industrial 30+ yrs. exp., Naples 693-6854 D. M. Electric Inc. & Sons Dennis McIver, Electrical Contractor Residential/Commercial/Industrial Licensed in Maine & New Hampshire Bridgton 207-647-5012 J.P. Gallinari Electric Co. Residential - Commercial - Industrial Aerial - Auger - Lifting Service Bridgton 647-9435 McIver Electric “Your on time every time electricians” 221 Portland Rd, Bridgton 647-3664 www.mciverelectric.net R.W. Merrill Electrical Contractor 24 hour Emergency Service Residential & Commercial Harrison 583-2986 Fax 583-4882 David K. Moynihan Master Electrician Licensed ME & NH Bridgton 647-8016

Flint Construction Roofing – Siding – Carpentry Fully insured – Free estimates 207-210-8109

Stanford Electric Commercial, Industrial and Residential Wiring – Generators Naples 693-4595 Tuomi Electric Chip Tuomi, Electrical Contractor Residential & Commercial Harrison 583-4728

Northern Extremes Carpentry Affordable timberframes Old home and barn restoration Custom sawmilling Insured Bridgton 647-5028

Bonney Staffing & Training Center Temporary & Direct Hire Placements Call us with your staffing needs Rte. 302 Windham 892-2286

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

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

Quality Custom Carpentry Specializing in remodeling & additions Jeff Juneau Naples 207-655-5903

COPIES The Printery Black & White/Color Copies Special discounts for large orders Fax: Sending and Receiving Rte. 302, Bridgton 647-8182

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

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

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

HARDWARE

Fryeburg Family Dental HEATING Preventative Dental Hygiene Services 19 Portland Street / PO Box 523 A –1 Thompson’s Services LLC 207-256-7606 www.fryeburgfamilydental.com Cleanings and repairs, Boilers Furnaces, Monitors, Oil tanks Mountain View Dentistry New installations, 24 hr burner service Dr. Leslie A. Elston Licensed and insured Cosmetic/restorative & Family Dentistry 207-693-7011 207-647-3628 Bass Heating MountainViewDentistryMaine.com Oil Burner Service Sales and Installations DOCKS Waterford (207) 595-8829 Great Northern Docks, Inc. Thurlow’s Carpet & Home Center Sales & Service Monitor Heaters Sales & Service Route 302, Naples Meadow Rd. (Sandy Creek Junction) 693-3770 1-800-423-4042 Bridgton 647-5562, 800-310-5563 www.greatnortherndocks.com www.thurlowscarpet.com Scott Docks Inc. INSULATION Sales and Service Floating and stationary docks Western Me. Insulation Inc Jason Kelman Kevin Whitney Batts, blown or foamed 207-647-3824 Over 30 yrs experience

Jeff Hadley Builder New homes, remodels, additions Jerry’s Carpentry & Painting Painting, drywall, roofing, siding Carpenter & General Contractor Kitchens, tile & wood floors Log homes – decks – remodeling Fully insured – free estimates Fully insured – Free estimates – 207-527-2552 27 yrs. experience 207-583-4460

Ron Perry Carpentry Renovations – new construction 35 yrs. exp. – No job too small or too big Bridgton 978-502-7658

FOUNDATIONS Henry’s Concrete Construction Foundations, Slabs, Floors Harrison Tel. 583-4896

Bridgton Dental Hygiene Care, PA L. M. Longley & Son Complete oral hygiene care-infant to senior Hardware/Plumbing/Heating/Metal Shops Most dental insurances, MaineCare accepted Electrical/Welding supplies/Housewares 207-647-4125 email: info@bdhc.me Main St., Norway, ME 743-8924

Douglass Construction Inc. Custom Homes/Remodeling/Drawings 30 years exp. in Lakes Region Phil Douglass, 647-3732 - Jeff Douglass, 647-9543 Sweden Rd. Bridgton

Newhall Construction Framing/roofing/finish Cellulose insulation – drywall 743-6379 798-2318

better while spending less.

It is important to note that our K-12 education system serves some students well, and many of those graduating from our high schools will go on to even greater success in life. But, the system is simply not doing well enough. It is simply failing for too many of our kids.

That is why I have made education a top priority for my administration.

I want Maine to be an educational leader. Therefore, we must learn more about how and why other states and countries are leading the world in teacher quality and educational achievement.

From the day this administration came into office, we

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

EXCAVATION K.S. Whitney Excavation Sitework – Septic Systems Materials delivered Kevin 207-647-3824

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

Free estimates – fully insured 7 days a week – 693-3585

INSURANCE Ace Insurance Agency Inc. Home/Auto/Commercial 43 East Main Street Denmark 1-800-452-0745 Chalmers Ins. Agency 100 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-3311 Harrison Insurance Agency Full Service Agency 100 Main Street, Bridgton 583-2222 Oberg Insurance Auto, Home, Business, Life 132 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858 Southern Maine Retirement Services Medicare Supplements & Prescription Plans Life and Long-Term Care Insurance 150 Main St., Bridgton 1-866-886-4340

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

LAWN MAINTENANCE Chapman’s Lawn & Yard Works Mowing - Cleanup - Brush Cutting Debris removal – Bark mulch Blaine Chapman 647-5255 Dawn’s Lawns & Landscaping 25+ years experience Fully insured Dawn Munn-Latendresse 583-4793 Durgin’s Lawn & Landscape Commercial-Residential-Fully insured Mowing-Landscaping-Seasonal cleanups 207-739-9022

LP GAS Bridgton Bottled Gas LP Gas Cylinders/Service Route 302 Bridgton 207-647-2029 Country Gas, Inc. LP Gas Bulk/Cylinders Box 300, Denmark Tel. 452-2151 Maingas Your Propane Specialist 1-800-648-9189

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

Fully insured Free estimates Darryl & Doug Hunt 693-5060

FLIGHT INSTRUCTION

MOVING

Sheila Rollins Private/instrument/multi-engine instructor Flight training – Ground school Flight review 583-6074

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

June 7, 2012, The Bridgton News, Page D have focused on making our schools better. We passed a charter school bill to provide students with more learning options and we signed legislation creating more ways for schools and school districts to innovate. Career and technical education is now getting the focus and attention it deserves and more early college opportunities for students have been created.

We also toughened our diploma standards, and we passed a bill focused on improving the effectiveness of our teachers and school administrators.

All of this, though, is not enough.

The status quo is what dominates our schools.

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

OFFICE SUPPLIES The Printery General line of office supplies In stock or special orders Rubber stamps - Fax Service - Labels Rte. 302, Bridgton 647-8182

OIL DEALERS Dead River Co. Range & Fuel Oil Oil Burner Service Tel. 647-2882, Bridgton McBurnie Oil/Casco Oil Delivery and Service Denmark, Maine Tel. 207-452- 2151

PAINTING CONTRACTORS Affordable Painting Company $15-$20 hourly – free estimates Since 1992 – Insured - References Waterford 583-4113 Bob Champagne Painting/papering/some carpentry Small jobs – reasonable rates Lead safe certified 26 Zion Hill Rd, Bridgton, 207-647-5571 Dependable Painting & Roofing Interior & exterior - 35 yrs. experience Reliable – Affordable – Professional Linwood Dill 207-577-8440 Frank’s Painting Interior/exterior – 25 yrs experience Sheetrock-taping repairs-deck stain Free estimates 207-452-2038/207-595-5987 George Jones Quality Painters Interior/Exterior – Fully Insured Free Estimates Excellent References 207-318-3245 www.georgejonespainters.com Gotcha Covered Painting Interior/exterior-deck refinish-powerwash Serving the Lakes Region over 15 years Free estimates Kevin 693-3684 Jerry’s Painting Service Quality Painting – Interior/Exterior Fully Insured – Free Estimates 207-527-2552

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

Portland St., Bridgton 647-2029 Collins Plumbing & Heating Inc. Specializing in repair service in The Lake Region 647-4436 Ken Karpowich Plumbing Repairs/Installation/Remodeling Master Plumber in ME & NH Over 20 years experience 207-925-1423

PRINTING The Printery Single Color to Multi-Color Business Cards - Letterheads Brochures - Forms - Booklets Wedding Announcements Rte. 302, Bridgton 647-8182

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Clement Bros. Lawn and Landscape Organic lawn & garden maintenance Shoreline restoration Creative stonework, property watch Snowplowing & sanding 207-693-6646 www.clementbros.com

REAL ESTATE

Changing our schools is going to require outside-the-box thinking and a commitment on the part of everyone to move beyond the status quo.

Moving beyond the status quo is why I have challenged the teachers union to do more to help our teachers get better.

They have refused to meet this challenge and instead are focusing on advancing political agendas and trying to line their own pockets by using the courts to block legislation that could save school districts millions of dollars in health insurance costs.

Research is clear; an effective teacher has a profound effect on student learning. That is why I continue to challenge the teachEDUCATION, Page D RUBBISH SERVICE The Dump Guy Insured - Junk removal Basement and attic cleanouts 207-450-5858 www.thedumpguy.com

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

SEPTIC TANK PUMPING Bridgton Septic Pumping Free Estimates 647-3356 329-8944 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 P.O. Box 113, Route 5 Lovell, ME 207-925-1468 Maine Survey Consultants, Inc. Land Information Services P.O. Box 485, Harrison, Maine Off: 583-6159 D. A. Maxfield Jr., P.L.S. Over 10,000 surveys on file Pioneer Surveying & Mapping Services Boundary/topographic/construction surveys Commercial/residential Kenneth Farrar PLS PO Box 368, W Paris ME 04289 674-2351

THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS Equine Journeys @ Ring Farm Therapeutic Riding & Driving A Path Intl. Center in Bridgton 647-8475 551 Upper Ridge Rd.

THIS SPACE CAN BE YOURS Call 647-2851 for details TOWING Stuart Automotive Free Junk Car Removal 838-9569

TREE SERVICE Q-Team & Cook’s Tree Service Removal-pruning-cabling-chipping Stump grinding-bucket work-bobcat Crane-licensed & fully insured Q Team 693-3831 or Cook’s 647-4051 Toll free 207-693-3831 www.Q-Team.com Rice Tree Service – Sheldon Rice Complete tree service – free estimates Removal-prune-chipping-stump grinding Licensed and insured – Utility and Landscape Arborist Waterford ME – 583-2474

UPHOLSTERY Bridgton Upholstery Lakes Region area – reasonable rates Numerous fabric books to select from Sofas/chairs/ottomans/pillows/ cushions 647-8592 for quote

VETERINARY N. D. Beury, DVM Spay/Neuter – Well-pet care North Bridgton For Appointment 583-2121

Chalmers Real Estate 100 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-3311

Bridgton Veterinary Hospital Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Rt. 117, Bridgton, ME 647-8804

Coldwell Banker Lakes Region Properties “At the Lights in Naples” Waterfront, Residential Commercial & Land 207-693-7000

Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Route 302, Fryeburg 207-935-2244

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

ROOFING A Quasnel Company Roofing – all types – new/old/repairs Senior citizens and Military discounts 207-415--9463 grizgrent@aol.com

RUBBISH SERVICE ABC Rubbish Weekly Pick-up Container Service Tel. 743-5417 Bridgton Trash & Rubbish Service Serving Bridgton Weekly & 1 time pick-ups Tel. 207-595-4606

Norway Veterinary Hospital Naples Clinic Corner Rte. 302 & Lambs Mill Rd.

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

WELDING Iron Man Welding/Metal Sales Fabrication and repairs No job too small 53 Mt. Henry Rd., Bridgton 647-8291

YOGA STUDIOS The Maine Yoga House Public/private/therapeutic yoga classes Teacher training certification 18 Beaver Creek Farm Rd, Bridgton 207-650-7708 – MaineYogaHouse.com

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

HELP WANTED

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 $6.25 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.

Discriminatory Advertising under the Fair Housing Act

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

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HELP WANTED

HANDYMAN NEEDED — needed for Sebago Lake property, 3 weeks in June and Saturdays 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. through September. $10 - $15 per hour. Call Ken at 908-343-4371.

3t22x CLEANERS NEEDED — for the Saturday Cleans for homes and camps in Bridgton and surrounding area for July and August. Please call 207-6474000.

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SEASONAL KITCHEN HELP — TEENAGER TO BABYSIT — in JESUS IS LORD – new and used needed. Experienced preferred. Call your home. CPR certified. Call 207- auto parts. National locator. Most 787-3838.

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4t21x parts 2 days. Good used cars. Ovide’s Used Cars, Inc., Rte. 302 Bridg­ton, TAVERN MANAGER — full-time EVERGREEN CLEANING — Eco- 207-647-5477.

tf30 position. Seeking a hard-working, friendly cleaning specializing in home motivated individual with experience and office, camp openings, move-in FOR RENT in: food and beverage, customer and move-outs, one time cleanings and service, staff management, and event more! All natural, non-toxic products BRIDGTON — Furnished 1bedroom apartment. Heat & utilities planning. Please deliver your resume and/or pick up an application at that are safe for the environment and included. $200 per week plus security tf38 Down East, Inc., 11 Depot Street, your family! Reasonable rates and deposit. Call 647-3565.

Bridgton, Maine 04009, by Monday, excellent references. 253-9044. 3t23x TOOLS FOR RENT — Sheetrock June 11, 2012: telephone inquiries not tools, baker’s table, stilts, sheetrock FOR SALE accepted.

1t23 jack. Also furniture dolly. Uncle SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL — HOUSECLEANER — Needed. Logger and heat with carbon neutral Henry’s Barn, Denmark. 329-7007.

4t21x Change-over for Sebago Lake cabins. wood or wood pellets. Purchase a Saturdays 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., June 16 Central Boiler outdoor wood furnace BRIDGTON — Modern 1-bedroom, - Sept. 8. Call Ken at 908-343-4371. on sale, EPA qualified to 97% efficient. hardwood floors, big sunny windows,

3t22x 603-447-2282.

11t16x oak cabinet kitchen, granite counters, PART-TIME HELP WANTED — $5 FOR TATTERED – U.S. Flag no utilities included parking, plowing and rubbish. $625 monthly, security digging perennials. Call 583-2412. when purchasing new U.S. Flag 3’x

1t23x 5’ or larger. Maine Flag & Banner, deposit required. 207-647-8812.

3t23x tf46 DISHWASHER NEEDED — No Windham, 893-0339.

CASCO — Completely furnished experience necessary. Apply in person BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE at Merced’s, Naples, Me. tf17 — dining room table and chairs. rooms, heat, lights & cable TV included. $120 weekly. No pets. Call CIVILIAN JOBS AVAILABLE $2,000. Call 803-2041 for an cell, 207-650-3529. tf44 tf16 — in underground bases throughout appointment.

BRIDGTON — Roommate wanted USA. I am a retired anthropologist with a Rhydite 38 clearance, but PLEASE CONSIDER – donating $450 a month. Raised ranch threenot bound by the Espionage Act. I your leftover garage sale items and bedroom home. Utilities, laundry, conducted preliminary interviews and your attic, basement and closet Internet, back deck with pool all testing in over 100 of the 129 bases overflow to Harvest Hills Animal included. Call Bobbi at 207-775-8089 known to me. I can become your Shelter. Go to our website www. or e-mail: rmckeil@roadrunner.com 2t23x advocate and prepare you for intake harvesthills.org for details or call 935- screening, which now require Binet 4358, ext. 21 tf3 WEST BRIDGTON — Quiet 1Type IQ tests, which require a score bedroom apartment. Available June.

FIRE­ARMS – Sup­plies.

Buy, sell, of 107 or better for consideration.

Private entry, porch, views of Beaver The civilian workforce is currently trade. Wan­ted, firearms, ammunition Pond. $525 month includes heat. Call 99% Caucasian. You must be a & mili­tary items. Swe­den Trad­ing Suz at 781-631-6731 or 207-647tf43 2142.

U.S. citizen. Green card holders are Post. 207-647-8163. tf22 currently ineligible. Call Mitch Pratt, CAMPERS FIREWOOD — ½ 207-595-4162 for appointment. 2t23x cord loads. Please call Ron at 647- HARRISON — Main Street, sunny 2nd floor 2-bedroom apartment, fully 5173 between 5 and 8 p.m. Thank -applianced in “like new” condition.

WORK WANTED you.

23t17x Available now at $895/month heat A QUASNEL COMPANY — GREEN FIREWOOD — $200 per included. For information or to apply, Construction Services. Construction old & new, remodels, hardscape, cord, minimum 2 cords for delivery. contact Susan at Heritage Rentals at tf42 tf21 207-583-6001. cleanup, cleaning, painting, Call 925-1138. excavation, drainage, utility installs, ROWBOAT/DINGHY — Puffin, NAPLES CAUSEWAY — Business property management, facilities 7’6”, excellent condition, set of 6’ location, 2-bedroom with loft over maintenance. Free estimates. Griz spruce oars, can e-mail photos, $450. garage/shop and deck. Great location 207-415-9463 or grizgrent@aol.com. 647-5765.

2t23x for home business. All appliances and

2t22x furnished. Non-smoking, pets welSCREENED LOAM — Please EXCAVATING – Have hoe, will contact Ron between 5 and 8 p.m. comed with deposit. $900 plus utilities. 603-382-0516.

3t21x travel. Site work, foundations dug, 647-5173.

19t17x back filling, septic systems, sand, NORTH BRIDGTON — 1-bedroom loam, gravel. Call Brad Chute, 653- HOOSIER CABINET — Front apartment, short walk to public beach, 4377 or 627-4560. tf44 painted white with etched glass on top no smoking, no pets, $425 per month section. Good shape. Asking $375. In SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR Naples area. Call 756-4008. 1t23x plus first, last & security. 647-4436.

tf19 — looking for plumbing and electric work in the local area. Call 647-8026. EXTRA-LARGE COCA-COLA — BRIDGTON — 16 South High Street.

tf45 collection, 1 cooler, over 200 items. A Non-smoking, no pets. Efficiency unit must see. Call 329-7007.

2t23 on second floor. Includes heat, hot waGOTC’HA COVERED — Painting. Interior, exterior, deck-staining, FIREWOOD — Seasoned or green. ter, rubbish service, off-street parking. power-washing, quality workmanship Cut, split, delivered. Also half cord Coin-op laundry on site. Quiet, safe, at affordable rates. Free estimates. deliveries. Call Wendall Scribner, building close to village. $500 month.

Kevin 693-3684.

25t12x 583-4202.

10t21x First, last and security requested. References checked. 207-632-8510 tf17

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NAPLES — 5-bedroom with full inlaw apartment, dock on Sebago, rights to 3rd beach. $390,000. Call Chris, 207-693-4408. tf15

LAKEFRONT — Denmark. Moose Pond 2.18 acres, 184 feet shorefront SEBAGO — 1-bedroom apartment, with dock. Mountain Road, Firelane carpeted, fireplace, covered patio, lake #56, $350,000. 207-452-2569. tf23 view, beach nearby, quiet, no smoking indoors, no pets. Includes heat & elec- NAPLES, SEBAGO COVE — Two tric. $765 month plus security. 787- lots with beach and boat rights. Lot A, 2121.

4t22 350’x100’ = $60K. Lot B, 100’x100’ = $35K. Carla Drive. Call Dave 1NAPLES — Second floor, one-bed- 508-317-2216.

4t23x room apartment. All utilities included, $700 per month based on single oc- LAND — Western Maine land with cupancy. No smoking. Furnishings owner financing. Tel: 207-743-8703, 1t23x available. Call 310-8664. tf21 www.LandMaine.com.

NAPLES — Lot in Dingley Brook Development across from LRHS. Sits by a brook. 1 1/2 acres, quiet setting.

Lot for $34,000 or complete building package; 26 x 40, daylight basement, ranch for $168,000. Call 207-650NAPLES — 3-bedroom mobile 5696.

3t22x home with huge master addition. Very BUSINESS SERVICES bright with many updates. Large yard, not in a park. On Kansas Rd. $750 a HEAP HAULERS — Towing month & utilities & deposit. Available service. Cash paid for junk cars. Call 7/1. Call 221-3423. tf22 655-5963. tf12 BRIDGTON — Roommate wanted RON PERRY CARPENTRY — in a nice quiet neighborhood in a Renovations and new construction. 35 new home. All utilities included, own years of experience, no job too small private bathroom. $500 a month. No or too big. Bridgton, Me. 978-502pets. 595-2969.

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4t21x BRIDGTON — Furnished seasonal J. C. HURD — Property Manage3-bedroom, 3½-bath townhouse on ment/Caretaking.

Home/cottage, BHGC. Available September through building and repairs, lawns, fields, May or June (flexible). $1,000 month trees and road driveway maintenance. plus utilities. Non-smoking, no pets. Lovell & surrounding towns. Call 207-647-8434.

1t23x 207-925-6125. tf12 BRIDGTON — Real nice living, B & L ROOFING — 20 years expebedroom combo, modern kitchen. rience, fully insured. New roofs and Fireplace and bay windows. Parking repairs. Call 207-256-2636. tf20 and all utilities included. $440 monthly, security deposit required. 207-6258812.

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HARRISON — 1-bedroom, in-law apartment. 3/4 bath, private deck, quiet area, 2 miles from town, perfect for single person. $450 month plus heat. Call 207-647-4000. 2t23

BRIDGTON — 1850s renovated farmhouse. Three bedrooms or two bedrooms & office, open kitchen w/cathedral ceiling, 2 wood-burning stoves, 2 decks, attached barn. $895 month. Call 978-387-6640. tf22 BRIDGTON — 3-bedroom, 2-bath home for rent. New energy efficient windows and furnace. Front porch and back deck with large yard. $1,000 month plus utilities. Walking to stores, beach, and post office. Call 693-3968.

Available June 1st.

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Master Electrician – Bridgton D.M. Electric and Sons in Bridgton is currently accepting applications for a full time Master Electrician. Applicants must be willing to work overtime, have a positive “can do” attitude and take instructions well. Experience must include all aspects of residential and commercial electrical applications. Job is available immediately to the right candidate. Please email resume and include wage requirements.

Candidates must have the following: Hand tools / Reliable transportation / Clean driving record / Current and valid drivers license / Cell phone / Respectable appearance / Great customer skills / Positive attitude

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MAINE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 72 ~ A Diamond of Supports ~

MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER:

Maine K-8 Teacher and Highly Qualified certification preferred.

• Log Truck Driver with Experience Operating

Good Neighbors Inc. is looking for

Direct Support Professionals

ED TECH III LITERACY AIDE: Denmark School Part-time FTE .5 hourly position; Ed Tech authorization required.

a Center Mount Log Loader

For more information call 647-8244 ext 15, or stop by our 119 Sandy Creek Rd., Bridgton location and pick up an application today! Applications must be received by June 20th to be considered for orientation on the 12th and 13th of July.

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We offer competitive wages and a complete benefit package that includes: • Health Insurance • Paid Holidays • Simple IRA Retirement • Paid Vacations • Uniforms Qualified applicants should apply within at 65 Bull Ring Road, Denmark ME, 207.452.2157

School location(s) TBA. Ed Tech authorization required.

For application and more information, please visit servingschools.com

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Good Neighbors, Inc. is taking applications for people interested in joining our team of Direct Support Professionals. We are in need of per diem, full- and parttime employees. We provide supports to adults with intellectual and physical disabilities in their home and community. Good Neighbors, Inc. offers an excellent training program, very competitive benefits and a great working atmosphere. To qualify, you must be 18 years of age, have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a high school diploma or G.E.D.

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is accepting applications for the following 2012/2013 positions:

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Send application, resume material, and letters of reference to: Gary MacDonald, Superintendent of Schools 124 Portland Street, Fryeburg, Maine 04037 (207) 935-2600 * FAX (207) 935-3787 E.O.E.

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Opinions

June 7, 2012, The Bridgton News, Page D

Letters

DEN­MARK HOUSE — Painting, Inc. Inter­ior and Exterior Paint­ing.

Also, Paper­hang­ing. 40 years of (Continued from Page D) painting ex­pe­ri­ence. Call for esti­ Gray-New Gloucester High mates. Call John Math­ews, 207-4522781.

tf49 School and Binaca Macdonald,

DJ Phaze, Tony’s Foodland/

ROBERTS OVERHEAD DOOR The Umbrella Factory and the — Residential tune-up $39.95, commercial T.B.D. Call for details custodial staff at Lake Region High School for your help. and appointment. 595-2311 (Jon).

8t23x We’d like to extend a spe­ cial thank you to The Bridgton CHUCK’S MAINTENANCE — If you need anything cleaned up or News for always advertising hauled off to transfer station, my our events and to the Naples trailer is 6’ x 10’. Call 461-2525.

Town Office for hosting our

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YARD SALES

YARD SALE — June 8, 9, 10, from 9-4 at 207 No. High St. (1 mile from old Town Hall). Antiques, furniture, mustache cups, craft materials, glassware, household items. 1t23x MOVING SALE — Furniture, some leather, household items, framed photography, clothing, shoes, electonics, small appliances, rugs.

Our log home is also for sale. Sat., June 9, 8 to 2, 11 Sandpiper Court, Naples, off 302 onto Lakehouse Rd.

1t23x 3 GARAGE SALES — Cooks Mills Rd., Naples. Saturday & Sunday, June 9 & 10, 9-3. Something for everyone.

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weekly meetings and serving as our umbrella organization.

We also truly appreciate the work Molly Brake has put into bookkeeping for us.

We’re thankful to all who have and continue to support this cause. You’ve proven yet again that the Lake Region community cares about our children. For this we will be forever grateful.

Loralee Leach, Beth Merrill and Robin Dole LRHS Project Grad 2012 Committee members

Beaver talk everywhere

YARD SALE — Saturday & Sunday, 9-4, 23 Chadbourne Hill Rd., North Bridgton. Across from Bridgton Academy.

1t23x BARN SALE — Fri., Sat., Sun., 9-3, 520 Bridgton Rd., South Bridgton.

Many small items, antique bottles, glassware, pewter, silverplate, willow china, kitchenware from 30’s, 40’s, lamps, books, mirrors, framed pictures. Most items in $1 to $5 range. Also furniture, horsehair civilian couch and rocker, brass and iron beds, 1800’s bureaus, vanity. Call Mitch 647-9359.

1t23x MOVING SALE — Fri. & Sat., 6/8 & 6/9, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., 630 Kansas Rd., Bridgton. Household items, furniture, snowmobile, grill, gas fireplace, freezer and more. 1t23x

WANTED TO BUY

1958 CORONA — Bridgton High School. $20. Phil, 647-8308. 1t23x

To The Editor: Lega Medcalf’s May 22 appeal to the Bridgton Board of Selectmen to consider alter­ native solutions to the “prob­ lem” of beavers in downtown Shorey Park was summarized fairly in The Bridgton News on May 31. Such solutions have been successfully applied in Augusta and other Maine com­ munities.

Coincidentally, the June 2012 issue of The Atlantic magazine also contains a relat­ ed article titled, Leave it to Beavers — Can they help us adapt to climate change? This article touts the benefits of bea­ vers “…for the environmental benefits of their gnawing and nesting.” Beavers are being reintroduced in many areas of the United States, particularly in the West “…in the hopes of reducing the incidence of floods and the damage from forest fires, alleviating drought,

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helping fish thrive, and con­ serving fresh water — in the process, helping to combat some of the effects of climate change.” According to this article, there are “…dozens of scientific studies illustrating the vital role beavers play in ecosystems.”

Medcalf was also the fea­ tured speaker at a recent meeting of the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club, where she presented several approaches for viable coexistence between beavers and people in our com­ munity.

To that end, Medcalf has organized a completely free beaver program to be held in Bridgton on Saturday, June 16, to educate us all about beavers, their habitats and benefits to the ecosystem. The program will feature a beautifully filmed movie, Beavers, which will be shown at the Magic Lantern. It will also include presentations at the Bridgton Public Library by nationally recognized bea­ ver experts Owen Brown, Ph.D., president of Beavers: Wetlands & Wildlife (BWW) and Sharon Brown, BWW biologist, in a program about living with beavers. They will show Coexisting with Beavers, a half-hour film with close-ups and exciting action footage of beavers and other pond ani­ mals, and answer questions.

More details will appear in festival advertisements in this paper.

I urge both adults and kids to take advantage of this infor­ mative, entertaining and free beaver program, and have it be part of the town’s discussions about whether and how this community wants to coexist with wildlife and beavers in particular.

George Szok Bridgton

Founders vs progressives To The Editor: The Founders’ main con­ cern in forming the Constitution was how to give government enough power to carry out its duty but not the ability to accu­ mulate and abuse power at the

cost of the “unalienable rights” of the people. They firmly believed that if government power, individual or institu­ tional, was not controlled the government would become dictatorial and abusive.

James Madison: “Where an excess of power prevails, property of no sort is duly respected. No man is safe in his opinions, his person, his faculties or his possessions.”

Thomas Jefferson: “Every government degenerates when trusted to the rulers of the people alone. The people themselves are its only safe depositories.”

John Adams: “There is danger from all men. The only maxim of a free government ought to be to trust no man living with power to endanger the public liberty.”

James Madison: “The essence of Government is power; and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable to abuse.”

George Washington: “Government is not reason; it is no eloquent, it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.”

History has proven the Founders right.

The Progressives, on the other hand, know that power must necessarily be concen­ trated in government so that government can control the variables in society, which is required if the Progressives are to “fairly” redistribute the efforts of some for bet­ terment of others. This is the path to egalitarian utopia. The Progressives also know that the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution are the pri­ mary roadblocks against their utopian dreams; if Progressives are to achieve their goals the Founding Documents and the Founders need to be margin­ alized. In their hubris, the Progressives believe that their “good intentions” will negate the evil affects of unchecked power.

Woodrow Wilson: “A (true leader) uses the masses like (tools). He must inflame their passions with little heed for the facts. Men are as clay in the hands of the consummate leader.”

Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 1st Inaugural Address: “Our greatest primary task is to put people to work…It can be accomplished in part by direct recruiting by Government itself…by engaging on a national scale in a redistribution, endeavor to provide a better use of the land for those best fitted for the land…It can be helped by national planning for and supervision of all forms of transportation and of communications and other utilities…If I read the temper of our people correctly, we now realize…our interdependence on each other; that we can not merely take, but we must give as well…we must move as a trained and loyal army willing to sacrifice for the good of a common discipline, because without such discipline no progress can be made, no leadership becomes effective…We are, I know, ready and willing to submit our lives and our property to such discipline, because it makes possible leadership which aims at the larger good…I shall ask the Congress for the one remaining instrument to meet the crisis, broad Executive power to wage a war against the emergency…”

Barak Obama, The Audacity of Hope: “…what is the mod­ ern argument between con­ servatives and liberals really about… we are arguing about results — the actual decisions that the courts and the legis­ lature make…We want to get our way…We want the rules governing our democracy to be fair…Some, like Justice Scalia, conclude that the origi­ nal understanding must be fol­ lowed and that if we strictly obey this rule, then democ­ racy is respected…Others, like Justice Breyer…insist that sometimes the original under­ standing can take you only so far…we have to take con­ text, history, and the practi­ cal outcomes of a decision into account...As we read these documents (The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution), they seem so incredibly right that it’s easy to believe they are the result of natural law if not divine i n s p i r a t i o n … U l t i m a t e l y,

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Choose wisely To The Editor: Casco-ites soon will vote, For a selectman.

One candidate brings discon­ tent, And divides our town asunder, But, Grant Plummer, on the other hand, Will help to heal division, He’ll “turn the page” in Casco’s past And help restore the vision.

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To The Editor: Citizens of Casco, it’s time to end the constant sniping, costly Freedom of Information requests and lawsuits and gen­ eral nastiness that have turned a previously sunny and pleas­ ant town into a pit of hissing vipers. It’s time to turn the page and return Casco to the positive place it was a few years ago.

I wholeheartedly support Grant Plummer as the person to “turn the page,” and I urge all Casco voters to do the same.

It’s time!

Alice Darlington South Casco

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though, I have to side with Justice Breyer’s view of the Constitution — that it is not a static but rather a living document, and must be read in the context of an ever-changing world.”(Emphasis mine) History has shown that the Progressives’ path to Utopia always destroys its host econo­ my and ends in mass misery.

We have a clear choice in November at the local, state and federal level — Do we want to curtail government power and let the economy grow or do we double down on government power and slide into economic obscurity and individual slavery. Vote accordingly!

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Obituaries

More Letters

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Geneva Kenison

Edwin C. McKeague

SOUTH PARIS — Geneva McDaniel Kenison, 93, of Bridgton, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2012 at the Maine Veterans Home in South Paris with her family at her side.

She was born on April 20, 1919, the daughter of F. Harold and Elfreda McDaniel.

Geneva married Clifford Kenison on Jan. 14, 1939. They resided in the Oxford/Norway area briefly before establishing their home in Bridgton, where they raised their family.

Geneva was a lifelong member of the Second Advent Christian Church of Bridgton.

Her life revolved around church and family activities. She loved sewing, writing to friends and was a member of her church’s missionary group. Geneva was a devoted mother and grandmother.

Geneva is survived by her son, Paul Kenison of Portland; daughter, Debra Albert of Bridgton; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Clifford; and her daughter, Lorraine Moore, in 1998.

Services were held Tuesday, June 5 at the former Advent Christian Church on Lower Main Street, Bridgton.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Maine Veterans Home, 477 High St., South Paris, ME 04281.

OVIEDO, FLA. — Edwin C. McKeague, 95, of Oviedo, Fla., formerly of Westbrook and Raymond, passed away on May 29, 2012.

He was born on Sept. 10, 1916, in Westbrook, the son of Charles and Laura (Barnes) McKeague. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Portland for many years and was a deacon and Sunday school teacher. He was currently a member of Downey Memorial Church in Orlando, Fla. He worked at S.D. Warren Paper Co. in Westbrook for 35 years, until he retired in 1979.

He and his wife Dorothy (Hunter) McKeague were married for 70 years until her death on Jan. 1, 2010.

Edwin is survived by a son, Gerald McKeague of Orlando, Fla.; a daughter, Mary Emerson of Oviedo, Fla.; a grandson, a granddaughter, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside memorial service will be held in Westbrook at a later date.

NORWAY — Norman Joseph Boucher, 80, died peacefully, surrounded by family on Monday, May 28, 2012.

Norman was born on May 10, 1932, in Old Town, to Edward Boucher (formerly of New Brunswick, Canada) and Constance Webb Boucher (formerly of Windsor, England).

He graduated from Old Town High School and attended Husson College in Bangor until joining the Army. He proudly served at the 121st Evacuation Hospital in Korea.

He married the love of his life, Jeanne D. Brodeur, in November 1955.

They lived in Lincoln, Old Town and later in the South Paris/Norway area in 1995 to be closer to children and grandchildren.

Over the years, Norman worked at Lincoln Trust Bank in Lincoln, Webber Oil Company in Bangor, Dysart’s Transportation in Bangor, the Old Town School District and James River in Old Town. He served many years in the Army, the Air National Guard and Army National Guard, earning many commendations.

Norman was a hardworking, modest man with a quick wit, who took great pleasure from the simple things in life — hunting, family time at Pushaw Lake and the coast, golf, volleyball, gardening, helping neighbors and playing with his grandchildren. He was continuously active in the community, involved in the sports boosters, Little League, church lector and Parish Council, Knights of Columbus, and other service groups. He was a loving caregiver to Jeanne in her final years, devoting himself entirely to her until her death last October.

Norman and Jeanne are survived by their four children, Michael Boucher of Freeport, Susan Lachance of Augusta, Carol Jones of Harrison and Paula Henderson of Concord, N.H.; as well as 10 wonderful grandchildren. He will be missed by seven surviving siblings, many cousins, nieces and nephews, and friends.

He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Jeanne; infant daughters, Norma, Nancy and Edith Boucher; and siblings, Donald Boucher and Dorothy Boucher Angotti.

A memorial Mass was celebrated on Monday, June 4, at 11 a.m., at St. Catherine’s in Norway. Norman and Jeanne’s ashes will be committed in a joint burial ceremony in Old Town at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to: The Maine Veterans Home, 477 High St., South Paris, ME 04281.

ALBANY TOWNSHIP — Peter Nason, 74, of Albany Township, passed away Sunday, June 3, at his residence, with his loving wife by his side.

He was born in Lewiston on Dec. 30, 1937, son of Harry Nason Sr. and Harriet Files Nason. He was a graduate of Edward Little High School, Kimball Union Prep School, University of Maine and ROTC — Sigma Chi Fraternity. He proudly served his country as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army.

Throughout his working career, he sold real estate, worked at RCA and Mecon Manufacturing, taught at Oxford Hills High School and Poland School, and was a Maine guide.

He was past president for the Waterford World’s Fair. Peter loved playing horseshoes, hunting, fishing, collecting antique clocks and dancing.

He is survived by his wife of 19 and a half years, Judith (Hemingway) of Albany Township; two sons, Joshua of Manchester, N.H., and Adam of Somerville, Mass.; sister Caroline Bither of Wilmington, Del.; three nephews; one niece; one greatnephew; and two great-nieces.

He was predeceased by his mother and father; brother, Donald; and stepbrothers, Bernard and Harry Jr. Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, June 8, from 10 to 11 a.m. with a funeral service at 11 a.m. at Oxford Hills and Weston Funeral Services, 1037 Main St., Oxford. Interment will follow at Gracelawn Memorial Park, Turner Street, Auburn, with military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Peter’s memory to Stoneham Rescue, P.O. Box 42, Stoneham, ME 04231.

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(Continued from Page D) Casco

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To The Editor: LOVELL — Mark Stephen Margeson, 58, In 1984 when it was time to of Lovell, passed away on May 24, 2012 after a relocate my family, we chose courageous fight against cancer.

Casco! What we found was He was born May 29, 1953 in Woburn, a welcoming community that Mass., the son of Edward Mark and Phyllis found fun in community projMargeson. ects, worked together to solve On Aug. 30, 1979, he married the love problems, but it was the honof is life, Phyllis Thompson, in Copenhagen, esty, an openness that I found Denmark. He served in the Coast Guard for refreshing. That spirit is what nearly five years, running a lighthouse in Alaska. has kept me involved in Casco Afterwards, he enlisted in the U.S. Army for four years, proudly serving as a sergeant. He Days and the town. received a degree in business management from Grant Plummer represents North Shore Community College that led to his those core values that has future career with Philips Lighting Company. always been Casco. I am supHis passions included stamp collecting, porting Grant, and truly believe woodworking, enjoying the outdoors, reading, and his immense love for the that he continues that spirit of word of God. Mark also served as a missionary in Mississippi and Missouri.

He will always be remembered as a loving husband, and amazing father, proud soldier and devout Christian.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Phyllis; his sons, Jason and Nathaniel; his daughter, Kelly; and a sister, Sharon Hayward of Danvers, Mass.

Visiting hours will be held Saturday, June 2, from 12 to 2 p.m. at Fryeburg Assembly of God with a funeral service beginning at 2 p.m. Directly following the service, his burial will be at #4 Cemetery in Lovell. A reception to celebrate his life will be held afterwards.

Please send cards and flowers to Wood Funeral Home, 9 Warren Street, Fryeburg, ME 04037. Arrangements are made with Wood Funeral Home, Fryeburg. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www. woodfuneralhome.org

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Let’s get out the vote on Tuesday, June 12 and ensure that Casco remains Casco.

Thank you!

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Cooler heads prevail To The Editor: Casco has an election coming up on June 12 where two people are running for one selectman’s seat. Who is the best person to fill that seat?

The person who is suing the town? A person who has cost the town tons of money with expensive requests for reports from the town office, as well as expensive unauthorized calls to the town lawyer? The person who has verbally exploded at a

A graveside service for Winnifred P. Kiesman, 91, of Bridgton Road, Fryeburg, who died on Dec. 15, 2011 at her residence, will be held at 2 p.m., on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Denmark.

Arrangements are made with Wood Funeral Home, Fryeburg. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.woodfuneralhome. org

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To The Editor: Of the two pro-life candidates, which can beat Angus King?

In the Republican primary on June 12, there are two prolife candidates to choose from: Maine State Treasurer Bruce Poliquin and Maine State Senator Debra Plowman. Of the two, ChristianPatriot.com and MaineRighttoLife.Org are supporting Treasurer Bruce Poliquin. But why Bruce?

After all, Senator Plowman is also pro-life.

The bottom line is whoever we Republicans nominate must be able to beat former Governor Angus King. Whoever we nominate must have the organization, the financial support, the name recognition and the support of the governor to garner the 37%-plus votes to beat pro-abortion Angus King in November.

In my opinion, the other prolife candidate cannot do that.

Only State Treasurer Bruce Poliquin has the organization and the name recognition and experience to beat Angus King in the general election in November.

Furthermore, Bruce sat in my living room for three hours answering every question asked him by four pastors, including

Support Plummer To The Editor: Grant Plummer has my support for election to the open seat on the Casco Board of Selectmen.

In his many Casco activities, Grant has shown his ability to lead, to work with all age groups, to understand the needs of the town and its residents.

Over the years, he has been there for us; a positive presence in so many Casco activities, chairman of the Open Space Commission, member of Energy Committee, volunteer for Casco Days, active in the Village Church, all this in addition to his business and, most important, being there for his family.

I have noted his attendance at meetings of various town committees, as well as the board of selectmen. Because of his familiarity with town government and its procedures, his knowledge of the town, and, most of all, his sincerity, I believe Grant Plummer will bring to Casco government and Casco residents just what we need — a positive outlook for a positive future.

Yes, Grant definitely has my support, my vote, and my continued support when he is a Casco selectman.

Patricia B. Troy Casco

Kudos to The News To The Editor: I read with considerable interest the recent articles written by Staff Writer Gail Geraghty on certain aspects of the rental-housing situation in the Bridgton area. I found the articles to be objective in nature and clearly stated. I hope that there will be more written on this complex subject in the near future.

My family owns several modest-sized apartment buildings, and have not experienced much in the way of landlordtenant conflict. We have been very fortunate in having renters who respect the lease terms.

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I cannot strongly enough urge you to go vote for Bruce Poliquin in the Republican primary on Tuesday, June 12.

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BRUNSWICK — Rt. Rev. John H. Smith died on June 2, 2012, following a two-year battle with leukemia.

Born and raised in the Panama Canal Zone, John graduated from Balboa High School, Cornell University and the General Theological Seminary in New York. He also earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from Hartford Seminary.

Ordained in 1964, he served Episcopal churches in Falmouth, Skowhegan and Palmyra, Maine before becoming Chaplain and Head of Sacred Studies at the National Cathedral School in Washington, D.C. He then served Episcopal churches in Middlebury and Rutland, Vermont, before being consecrated the Sixth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia. Following retirement, Bishop Smith served for five years as the Rector of St. Peter’s Church, Bridgton, Maine, retiring in the fall of 2010. Bishop and Mrs. Smith have lived in Brunswick, Maine since 2003, with a summer camp in North Waterford, Maine, since 1970.

He is survived by his wife, Victoria Dawley Smith, to whom he was married in 1964, his daughters, Allison Smith of Bedford, New Hampshire and Kirsten Hewes and her husband, Harry, of Denmark, Maine; and Jon Roberts of Chicago, Illinois; and four grandchildren: Meaghan and Benjamin Chandonnet of Bedford, New Hampshire, and Ryan and Abigail Hewes of Denmark, Maine.

The funeral service will be held at St. Peter’s Church, Bridgton, Maine, on Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton. Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.chandlerfunerals.com In lieu of flowers, memorial or thank offering gifts may be sent to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 42 Sweden Road, Bridgton, ME 04009, or to the Mid-Coast Hunger Prevention Program, 84A Union Street, Brunswick, ME 04011.

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town forum and embarrassed the town? The person who, when sitting on a committee, often did not cast a vote on an issue? A person who has divided the town by her attitude and behavior? No! Vote for Grant Plummer!

Grant has grown up in the area and is a family man who is very involved with the Casco community. I have served with him on the Casco Community Energy Committee, and he is a gentleman who has many insightful ideas, but who will also listen to what the other point of view is. He cares about the health and well-being of the community for today, as well as for future generations.

He is involved with many activities including: working with the Scouts, Open Space Committee, fund raising for the Casco Public Library and school board, among others.

He is not about pushing his own agenda. He wants what is best for the town So, get out and vote.

Absentee ballots are accepted.

I’m voting for Grant Plummer.

I’m voting for a sane and responsible voice on the board of selectmen.

Lynne Potter Casco

A Memorial service for the Reverend Richard E. Ryder Jr. of Sebago and Scarborough, who passed away on May 9, 2012, will be held Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 11 a.m. in the meeting house of the First Congregational Church, UCC, 33 South High Street, Bridgton, Maine.

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June 7, 2012, The Bridgton News, Page D

Back in the day

FLOODED — Heavy rain flooded the Highland Lake Beach area boat launch on Monday.

Weathermen reported that Bridgton received 8.42 inches of rain since Saturday morning at 8 a.m.

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Hit the brakes, it’s a nursery (Continued from Page D) pointed to the one with the fullest crown, and said, “Pull your car in here and we’ll shove her in the back.” Less than five minutes later, with foliage willowing out of the car’s every orifice, including the driver’s window, and a yellow cash register receipt clutched between my teeth, I jerked my new car back out onto the road and, spewing sand into the underbrush, sped toward home.

I picked my wife up at work, and said, “I just bought us a tree” rather breathlessly, and when we got to the house she stood on the back porch and pointed while I walked around the backyard, lugging said tree, trying out different spots. As usual, we agreed quickly and then, while she went into the house to get out of the weather (it was raining lightly by now, of course) I ran back and forth to the garage to get tools and a bag of compost and other tree-planting stuff.

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(Continued from Page D) We, on the other hand, do our best to respond promptly to problems that the renters call to our attention. We do carefully evaluate rental candidates to try to ensure that their lifestyles do not conflict with our existing renters. Doing this has been one of the main reasons that we haven’t experienced a great deal of conflict. But, we’re sure that there will be exceptions. We dread the day that happens.

What is a landlord supposed to do when a renter, often because of unfortunate happenings beyond his/her control, can no longer pay the rent?

If people go to Hannaford’s or Food City and fill up their carts, they have to pay or the food goes back on the shelves.

It’s a straightforward process.

Eviction of a tenant is a long, complicated and costly process. On the other hand, a tenant who has a grievance is hard put to find help in forcing the landlord to live up to the terms of the lease. In view of this situation, I think landlords and renters would be well served if the proposed Disorderly Housing Ordinance focused, in part, on establishing a review committee that

Wearing my rubber boots I soon had a muddy hole opened up (“Weeping willows like wet feet,” the man had said, so we’d picked a soggy spot), and in went the tree (according to instructions).

Tools away, boots off, and back in the house, I stood by the back window all excited. “Look, we have a tree!” I said. My wife nodded her head and squinted her eyes a little, as if to say, yes, dear, we live in Maine, we have many trees. “I think he’s Irish, let’s call him, Will O’Tree,” I suggested, jumping up and down a little. “And look, he’s growing already! I mean, there are actual cells dividing right now!” Then my dear wife smiled at me and held my face in her hands. “You’re so weird,” she said.

The funny part of this little story is that it isn’t manic or spontaneous at all — I’d intended on plugging a weeping willow tree into the back yard since 1999, but up until last Friday I’d never had a car with good enough brakes.

would investigate grievances.

The committee’s responsibility could be limited to writing a report of their findings for presentation to the court. If the judge refused to hear the parties until he/she has heard from the committee, I believe the latter would be established as an effective arbitrator, which would probably reduce court hearings, speed up decisions and reduce costs for all parties.

On a totally different problem of the Avesta proposal, I suggest that because public sector funds are going to be used, local authorities should first determine the size and scope of the problem and not depend on outside organizations, such as Avesta, which have an agenda, that is based on non-private funding. Whatever happens, a project that competes with private investment should be avoided. That being said, I certainly support the concept that some kind of assistance for housing needy people may be needed here. What’s the best way to do it? Let’s hear from people with ideas. The Bridgton News is a very good platform. The Shoreys planned it that way, didn’t they?

Paul DuBrule Bridgton

To build or not to build To The Editor: Please vote for today’s and future needs.

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Information has been available on the town website, in addition to that given at the public hearings. After each meeting, any questions raised were researched, discussed and answered at the next meeting.

Spreadsheets with cost comparisons for different sites, with the work noted for each site, were developed, presented and handed out. Hundreds of hours have gone into getting independent estimates, visiting other completed projects, preparing handouts, conducting and taking part in meetings.

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highly unlikely that we will be able to harness the amount of energy that has gone into this effort again for many years to come. Let’s take advantage of this foresight and think logically, for ours and the town’s future.

I have heard comments about not trusting where money will go, or trusting certain people. All meetings are open. A building committee, not any one person, will guide this project. A clerk of the works will oversee the construction.

Voters have the ability to see that maintenance will be done over time. Budget and Capital Improvement Plan meetings that discuss those numbers are also open to everyone. And, then those numbers are voted on at town meeting. Interest rates and construction costs are at an all time low. There are so many advantages to doing this now.

I would encourage more people to be involved in this, or other such town affairs. Only 158 votes, about 10% of the population, were cast in the recent town election and three positions had no one running for them, being filled by writein candidates who graciously accepted. At town meeting last Saturday, I counted about 50 voters on the floor. We have choices. Either be involved or trust those who can and who are involved. Please put aside old politics, mistrust or dislike of particular individuals or other issues that really aren’t relevant to this vote. We need a new station. Voters already approved putting aside the money for the site. This is the next step in making it happen.

Do this for us, for our children and for our neighbors.

Claudia D. Lowe Sebago

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(Continued from Page D) It’s an acknowledgment of disgraceful failure that no grown woman should be obliged to make. When will women learn that the only “aids to beauty” are absolute cleanliness, proper food, proper exercise, abundant sleep, fresh air and an unselfish character? The new dances are but an indication that the suspicion of immorality does not trouble some people. And so you will find girls who, there is every reason to think, are good girls, yet have become infected with the easy going spirit of the world around them and will participate in dances that ought to make them blush for shame. To indulge in the worldliness may attract the giddy and thoughtless, but it will never excite the admiration of decent men who seek wives and the quality that strengthens trust, constancy and fidelity in the true husband.

To make the cheeks rosy red, at the same time benefiting the skin, rub them slowly with a piece of ice. Color brought out in this way will remain for hours. The ice strengthens the skin, improving both its velvet qualities and its texture.

The beauty crawl is the latest feminine craze. It must be a proper crawl; no half measures, but down on one’s hands and knees with the energy of a small boy searching for a marble under the dining room table. In the morning the devotees of beauty crawl around their bedrooms, and sometimes in the afternoon they crawl in the company with their women guests.

Spaghetti by Lina Cavalieri, Italian Prima Donna. (From a reprinted interview after she had just completed a concert tour of the United States). Truly, the spaghetti is an ambrosial food fit for Gods and for Goddesses.

And I believe that it makes one beautiful, for are not the women of my Italy the loveliest in all the world; and do they not partake of the spaghetti? Is it not to them the staff of life. I eat anything — bread, soup, meat vegetables, sweets — and my spaghetti. Always, I have an appetite. I do not know why, but I do. And my singing is not troubled that I eat as other people. No, indeed! And I do not grow fat, no matter how much I eat. Is not that nice? I work, but no one knows how I work. I study, study and practice, going over my old, old scales, learning the new songs and operatic scores. That keeps my brain waked up and lively. I do not let it get what you call “slow.”

These editorials and articles were culled from The Bridgton News archives at the Bridgton Library and the Bridgton Historical Society.

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tary. Many, if not most, of this has been done by those who already volunteer many, many hours serving us on the fire and rescue departments. There has been accountability and transparency throughout the whole process.

No one who has seen the building can possibly question the need to replace Station 2 in East Sebago. It is on borrowed land, has mold, electrical and other code problems, one unusable meeting room due to one egress, only, which is over a heating source, and is so small that the doors on the fire truck cannot be opened more than a few inches. When firefighters warm up the truck long enough to release the brakes, the building fills with diesel fumes. The building is so close to the street that the truck is in the street, on busy Route 114, before it is fully out of the station. An independent estimate to repair the building, not enlarge or improve the structure, was over $300,000. Contractors don’t even want to give an estimate to fix the roof because of all the other problems they know they will get into with a building of that age and condition. What a waste of taxpayers’ money to go that route.

All the other sites considered have problems, with not enough space, locations that could put the trucks in the path of boaters heading down Marina Road with a boat in tow, or against people parking for baseball games or Sebago Days, etc. Every question raised has been discussed.

I hope that voters can respect the people that we hope will continue to volunteer for the hundreds of hours of training needed so that they are available to answer an emergency call, regardless of what family event they may be involved in, and regardless of whether or not it’s 95 or minus 5 degrees out. I can’t imagine putting your life on the line to go into a fire; but if it were me, my family or my neighbor, I would hope someone would respond to that call.

I remember a town meeting discussion some years ago when we were debating the cost of installing a bathroom in the Mud City Station. Someone said they could go home with their dirty and sooty gear to shower; and if they needed to use a bathroom right away they could use the woods. I hope we have more respect than that now. How will we retain and attract more people for the departments unless we show them we value them and know their worth?

With a new station, we can centralize equipment and personnel, cutting response time, fostering cooperation within the departments and with Standish who will house a truck there, and house interns who are in training. Planning for the future, not wasting money on patchwork that still doesn’t give us a better location and options, is the way to go. It is

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(Continued from Page D) ers’ union to step up to the plate and work with me to improve teacher quality.

Additionally, too many of our education dollars are spent outside our classrooms. Maine spends $60 million dollars a year on school district administration alone — money better spent on our children.

We have work to do here in Augusta as well. I have asked the state Department of Education to work with superintendents to identify costly state mandates that we can do without. Like all other state departments, the Education Department will be using a zero-based budget process to review all of its programs to make sure that everything we do in Augusta supports student learning.

We are also working with

the university system and the community college system to address the issue of the transfer of course credits, and my challenge to them is to make sure that students pursuing a postsecondary education can have their credits fully transfer from one institution to the next.

The high schoolers graduating in the next couple of weeks should be proud of their accomplishment. It comes as a result of hard work and dedication.

If we are to move Maine’s education system beyond a status quo that is failing too many of our kids, we need to be dedicated to the hard work of making real change happen in our schools.

That is my challenge to Maine’s educators, and I stand ready to work with them to get it done.

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by December 2011 in order to be ready to implement the new radio system by the required date of Jan. 1, 2013.

Unfortunately, things have not gone according to plan. To this day, after spending considerable sums on new equipment and new radio towers, the State has fallen far short of the goal and still needs more than 200 frequencies. Until all the frequencies can be approved, all local and county emergency responders will continue to use the current analog radio system. The question is whether local, county and state emergency responders will be able to easily communicate with each other since the state will be on a separate system. Harris says

there will be interoperability, but Harris also said it would have all the frequencies by December 2011, so I am skeptical, at best.

A few years ago, the Department of Health and Human Services sought to upgrade their computer system, and the result was a disaster that cost the state millions of dollars more than predicted (or budgeted for), and I fear that this could be a repeat of that situation. I will be keeping a very close eye on this over the next few months, and will keep you informed about how it all turns out.

As always, I welcome your input on this issue, or other issues in Augusta. You can call my office at the State House at 287-1515 or visit my website, www.mainesenate.org/diamond to send me an e-mail.

Senator Bill Diamond is a resident of Windham, and serves the District 12 communities of Casco, Frye Island, Raymond, Standish, Windham and Hollis.

(Continued from Page D) the bill was brought up under a suspension of House rules, it required a two-thirds majority to pass. The bill received a pure majority — 246-168 — but not enough to clear the supermajority hurdle. Twenty Democrats voted for the bill, but not Pingree — and for what it’s worth, not Rep. Mike Michaud, either. Michaud’s “blue dog” conservative Democrat credentials are wearing mighty thin these days, as he votes mostly in lockstep with his masters — Nancy Pelosi and President Barack Obama.

The bill’s sponsor, U.S. Rep. Trent Franks (R-Ariz), noted that in 2007 the United States spearheaded a U.N. resolution to condemn sex-selection abortion worldwide. “Yet, here in the land of the free and the home of the brave,” he said, “we are the only advanced country left in the world that doesn’t restrict sex-selection abortion in any way.”

Naturally, Obama opposed the Franks bill. After all, Obama, as an Illinois state senator, voted to protect doctors who killed babies who survived an abortion. In fact, he voted in 2001, 2002 and 2003 against the Born Alive Infant Protection Act, an Illinois bill that was meant to provide protection for babies born alive after attempted abortions. Many of these newborns are hauled into janitors’ closets, where they are left to die.

Oddly enough, the “elite” media never mentioned this when Obama was running for president, that he was in favor of legalized infanticide, yet they sent battalions of reporters to Alaska to pore through Sarah Palin’s records and came up empty.

The Franks bill that went down to defeat would have imposed fines and possibly prison terms on doctors who perform abortions for the sole purpose of controlling the child’s gender. The “mothers” would not have been charged.

One of the Democrats who voted against the bill, Rep. John Conyers, from Michigan, argued that, “It tramples the rights of women under the guise of nondiscrimination.” Funny that Conyers said nothing about the “rights” of the youngest women, the ones still in the womb.

I find it bizarre that Obama has the nerve to charge absurdly that Republicans are waging “a war against women” when he sanctions the killing of unborn girls, who are the victims in the vast majority of sex-selection procedures. As one Republican congressman said, “There can be no rights for women if we don’t allow them the right to life. This is the ultimate war on women. If we don’t allow women to be born, we cannot talk about any other rights.”

According to one report on the issue, “Worldwide, we’re probably missing 200 million girls because of sex-selection abortions, and in America we have now allowed thousands of little girls to be dismembered, usually late in the pregnancy when they can feel extreme pain, simply because they are little girls. It’s gotten so that the most deadly words on the planet anymore are, ‘It’s a girl.’”

It is a sad commentary on modern society that something like sex-selective abortions happen anywhere. It is equally sad that Chellie Pingree and people of her ilk hold positions of power in our government. It’s no wonder that the American people, in huge numbers, regard Congress with fear and disgust.

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(Continued from Page D) vailing myth that FDR “got us out of the Depression” with New Deal spending. I bought it too — then. Now, I’m persuaded that FDR only prolonged it. Worse, the social programs he introduced which were expanded under Lyndon Johnson, George W. Bush and Barack Obama have created a huge entitlement bubble, which is about to burst. The effects of that bursting will be worse than the Great Depression stories with which I grew up.

Unemployment — worst since the Great Depression — dominates American consciousness. It’s even worse than May’s 8.2% figure because another 88 million Americans of working age are not working and not looking for a job either. How do they survive? Entitlement checks and other government assistance, mostly, and working in the underground economy too — the statistics for which are difficult to determine by nature. So what do they do? Watch daytime TV? Go on Facebook? Eat Cheetos?

What happens when the checks stop? They will stop or be cut back hard, one way or another. They have to. We’re borrowing 40% of the money to back them up now, so what happens when our credit dries up? Print more dollars? How long will that go on before the dollars people get when they cash the checks are worthless? It’s a scenario I don’t like to imagine, but I know it’s on the horizon.

What will it look like? We’re about to get a preview in Greece. As one pundit put it, Greeks expect Germans to work until they’re 67 so they can retire at 50. Germans expect Greeks to grow up and pay their own way. Greeks borrowed so much to finance their welfare state that their credit is drying up. They’ll go into default in weeks, and lately they’re electing governments who blame “the rich” for their problems, not their own laziness and profligate spending. Soon, they’ll have to trade in their Euros for drachmas, but what will the exchange rate be?

How many drachmas will the leftist government print after that?

What happens when Greeks spend them and discover they’re worthless?

Just suggesting small cutbacks on their entitlements caused Greeks to riot in the streets of Athens, throwing Molotov cocktails at police and setting buildings on fire. What will happen when they’re actually cut off? Civil war? Some are predicting it. Will Greece survive as a nation-state? If not, who will move into the breach?

Greeks lived as though the gravy train would go on forever, but crunch time in the form of default is only weeks away for them. Americans are living much the same way. Most cannot imagine their government entitlements being cut back or eliminated. Very few politicians besides Ron Paul want to tell them either for fear of losing reelection, but the problem doesn’t go away just because we’re ignoring it. Some of us know crunch time is pretty close for us as well.

This time, the causes are pretty clear. Obama’s resurrection of Keynsian economics has not only failed, it has made things worse by accelerating American decline as measured by an outof-control debt that rivals Greece’s.

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

He can be reached at tommclaughlin@fairpoint.net

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