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Vol. 145, No. 27

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Bridgton, Maine

July 3, 2014

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MAINE LAKE SCIENCE CENTER — The former Flint lodge, off of Willett Road, nestled in a heavily wooded area abutting Pondicherry Park, will be renovated by the Lakes Environmental Association to serve as a live-in research

center for post-graduate students. The intention is to attract world-class researchers to further knowledge for protecting lake water quality, and to provide an LEA education center and welcome center for Pondicherry Park.

Research in the woods

LEA unveils Science Center plans

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Nestled at the end of a long wooded driveway at 51 Willett Road is a 960 square-foot log cabin and attached garage on 17 acres abutting Pondicherry Park on two sides. Once the home of Edward and Constance Flint, the new owner, Lakes Environmental Association, plans to transform the property into a science and education center to attract world-class researchers, dedicated to furthering the cause of lake science and the world of nature.

LEA Executive Director Peter Lowell unveiled the plans for the Maine Lake Science Center to the Bridgton Planning Board Tuesday.

Forty years after it was formed, LEA is “feeling the urge to study our lakes much more intensively” to study the myriad factors that cause lake degradation, said Lowell. “We don’t know the tipping point” at which a lake can take no more, he said.

The main residence will provide a three-bedroom housing unit to attract post-graduate students and other

GEORGIE HELPED BRING FRIENDS TOGETHER — Bob Forney of Bridgton holds two portraits, one of his late wife, Georgie, which were painted by Freddy Slock, an artist from Belgium, whom Bob befriended through chats on ebay.

(Rivet Photo)

researchers, along with a conference room, a workspace and lab. The garage will be transformed into a new education center for LEA classes and workshops, and will also serve as a welcome center for Pondicherry Park.

Lowell said he spoke with professors from the University of Southern Maine Monday about the new science center, which would be a first for the state.

“They’re all jacked up” with enthusiasm about the plans, said Lowell, and are already brainstorming about helping SCIENCE CENTER, Page A

Take a ride on the green side

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Does it seem like almost half the paycheck goes toward gas at the pumps?

It might be the high cost of gasoline that has some people investigating the electric vehicle technology. For others, it might be a concern for the environment — a way to reduce their share of pollution from carbon emissions as well as leaked engine oils. Whatever the reason, more and more people are purchasing electric cars.

In an effort to introduce electric vehicles to the public, the Town of Casco leased a demonstration model 2014 Nissan Leaf. The Leaf will be available for public viewing during Casco Days in July.

More importantly, residents voted at Town Meeting to install a few electric car-charging stations in their town. Voters determined that this addition to the budget was to stay within

the $4,000 range.

At least three people drove the Leaf during the week that the town leased it from Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG), according to Town Manager Dave Morton.

The most noticeable thing about the Leaf is what a person does not notice — noise. The engine is so quiet it is difficult to tell if it has been turned on.

“There is no engine noise.

So, there is a backup alarm to let people know what the driver is doing since they cannot hear the engine running,” Morton said.

One thing people typically want to know is how many miles it can be driven after being fully-charged.

“It can go 34 miles,” Morton said.

“If I weren’t running the AC, it would get better mileage,” he said.

Basically, after he drove it

A 2014 NISSAN LEAF — a 100% electric car, is plugged in and charging behind the Casco Town Office on Thursday. The town leased the demonstration vehicle from the Greater Portland Council of Governments. to Casco from Portland, the car needed a charge. Morton said his typical driving habits take him within a radius of Casco.

So hypothetically, an electric car would be a good option for him.

One evening last week, he

drove the car home “and some folks walking down the road in the neighborhood stopped to talk about it. They were curious how it drove,” Morton said.

“I told them that it accelerates well,” he said. “They said ELECTRIC, Page A

Charity arises from house fire

Cyber friends meet, at last

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer As Bob Forney of Bridgton was experiencing the most difficult time of his life — seeing his wife, Georgie, slowly lose her fight with Alzheimer’s — he discovered a friend thousands of miles away.

“I do eBay, and about two years ago, Freddy became an eBay friend of mine,” Bob said.

Freddy Slock lives in East Flanders, Belgium.

Over time and many online chats, the two men became close friends. They shared their thoughts on a wide variety of topics. As their friendship grew, so did their willingness to share very personal matters.

“As my wife battled through her Alzheimer’s, I kept him posted. He was interested in what was taking place with us. We became very good friends. They prayed for me and my wife, Georgie,” Bob said.

When she passed away on March 26, 2013 at the age of 73, Bob searched for ways to honor Georgie. One way was obvious. Georgie loved to read, so the Forneys donated money to Stevens Brook Elementary School — where Georgie taught — to purchase books. Because Georgie liked to take her students to the library, Bob also donated , Page A

Here’s what’s happening to celebrate the 4th of July: BRIDGTON • Thursday, July 3 — Spaghetti Feast to benefit Bridgton Library, 5 to 7 p.m., Stevens Brook Elementary School; Bridgton Community Band Concert, 7:30 p.m., Gazebo beside the school; 9-9:30 p.m., fireworks, best viewing by the school (rain date Saturday; if weather cancels Saturday’s attempt, an alternate date will be announced).

• Friday, July 4 — 4 on the Fourth Road Race, lineup 8 a.m. by Food City; Yard Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Methodist Church, Main Street; Duck Race, 11:30 a.m., Stevens Brook, Main Street; 4th of July Parade, noon, starts from Hancock Lumber, Route 302, to Main Hill; Golf Ball Drop, 2 p.m., Commons Driving Range, Route 117 (weather permitting).

DENMARK • Friday, July 4 — Annual Lobster Roll Lunch, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Denmark Municipal Building.

FRYEBURG • Friday, July 4 — 4th of July Parade, 10 a.m., starts from main building, Fryeburg Academy; Pie Contest, 11 a.m., along with entertainment, food and fun.

HIRAM • Friday, July 4 — 4th of July Parade, 10 a.m., Village, followed by craft, book and bake sale, raffles and face painting.

NAPLES • Friday, July 4 — Grand Parade, 2 p.m., Causeway; Fireworks, 9-9:30 p.m., Causeway (rain date July 5).

LOVELL • Friday, July 4 — 4th of July Breakfast by Lovell Lions Club, 7 to 10 a.m., Grange Hall, Route 5; Annual Flea Market & Cookie Sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Lewis Dana Hill Library.

WATERFORD • Friday, July 4 — Waterford Summer Breakfast, 7:30 a.m., Wilkins Community House, Waterford Flat.

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Two days after a fire destroyed the kitchen, basement and upper floor bedrooms of his Casco home, Ryan Charette looked exhausted.

On Thursday afternoon, Charette shoveled the family’s damaged belongings into a wheelbarrow parked outside a sliding glass door. Water was pooled on the kitchen

floor. Smoke was smudged across white walls leading up the stairway.

He said it was fortunate that his two children were not home Monday night when the fire started.

For the time being, he and his family are living in the home of his father-inlaw, Jim Edwards, who owns adjacent property off North Pine Hill Road.

FIRE, Page A

The Bridgton News Established 1870

A FIRE ON JUNE 30 — totaled one wall and spread to the upper floor of this home off North Hill Pine Road.

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Sestercentennial anyone?

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer The Latin term is either “sestercentennial” or “semiquincentennial,” depending on whom you talk to.

But regardless of which term is used, John Saliba thinks it’s high time Bridgton residents started planning for the town’s 250th celebration. That is, if Bridgton residents want it to be anywhere near as successful as the town’s 200th birthday was.

“In 1968 I became a year-round resident, and the Bicentennial that year was a blast,” Saliba told Bridgton Selectmen at their June 10 meeting. There were events

happening all summer long, he said, and “the town really pulled together” to provide a proper birthday party commemorating the town’s founding. “I’d like to see that happen again.”

The Shorey family was very involved, with former Bridgton News Editor Eula Shorey producing an updated town history. The Bridgton Historical Society played a big role, as did many other organizations in town.

“It takes time to plan” a party that big, said Saliba, who asked for selectmen’s support to begin organizing for the 250th celebration that he hopes

will be held in the summer of 2018, four years from now.

Town Manager Mitch Berkowitz said the planning should be done by a private committee, in collaboration with town government but not led by it. Recreation Director Gary Colello could lend a hand, he said.

Saliba agreed that was the best course. He said he wanted to float the idea of starting a committee now, so there would be plenty of time to decide how the celebration should take place. Anyone interested in becoming involved may contact the town at 647-8786 to be put in touch with Saliba.

HARRISON — Town Manager Bud Finch reports that Harrison will finish the fiscal year “in the black.”

“Always a good place to be. This has been accomplished despite a long, hard, cold and snowy winter that greatly impacted public

works and about everybody else’s utility and heating bills.

We were fortunate changes in our municipal operations have allowed us to continue to reduce costs in some areas helping offset others,” Finch reported. “It is difficult to know the exact bottom line

until the audit function is complete, but I expect will be somewhere near: municipal operations over budget $38,000, capital roads under budget by $179,000, revenue better than expected by $30,000 and $78,000 left in the overlay. We had planned or as I could say, ‘hoped,’ we would be able to complete the year without emergency funding or a special town meeting and we did.”

Finch will recommend to selectmen to carry the $179,000 for roads forward for roadwork with the remaining $69,000 to continue meeting deferred maintenance and other productivity improvement and cost reductions plans.

Tax rate is… The municipal tax rate for commitment will be set at the July 24 selectmen’s meeting. Finch is recommending $10.95 per thousand, down five cents from the $11 projected at the annual town meeting.

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Owner Marlise Libby said an architect is presently working on plans for the Main Street building, which is over 150 years old, and demolition of the rear section of the structure is expected in August.

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some work is also expected for the front end of the building. The new structure will be handicap accessible.

Marlise and husband, Phil, opened Sportshaus in 1979. They started the second store location in West Bridgton, off Route 302, in 1983. Several years ago, the Libbys operated both locations during the summer.

Marlise credited her staff for making the transition — moving a wide assortment of merchandise from sandals,

swimsuits, wetsuits, water toys, goggles and snorkels to life jackets, paddle boards, waterskis, wakeboards and kayaks — a smooth one.

One advantage the West Bridgton store, located just a short distance from Moose Pond, will offer customers is the “try before you buy experience” when it comes to kayaks and paddle boards.

Store hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily.

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By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — When it comes to the Independence Day weekend, most people dread the time spent in traffic.

On the Monday after the Fourth of July, people may want to rethink their driving patterns. That’s because well-traveled Route 11 is on the state’s work list to be repaved, and work begins on Monday.

The Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) awarded the $3.6 million dollar project to Lane Construction of Connecticut, according to an MDOT press release.

The work spans from Route 302 to White Oak Hill Road near the Casco/Poland town lines, which is a 10.44mile stretch.

Casco Town Manager Dave Morton said he attended his first MDOT progress meeting on Friday. Those gatherings of the contractor and state and local officials will continue throughout the summer and autumn.

The biggest impact to the public will be brief traffic delays.

“Traffic delays will be constant; and they will make efforts to delay traffic for no more than five minutes in either direction. However, these delays will occur during most phases of the construction,” Morton said.

The construction will likely last through October 14, he said.

Shoulder reconstruction will be addressed first.

The next step is the actual reclamation process, he said.

A machine will grind up the existing pavement, which is then infused with a cement mixture. The new pavement is then re-applied to the roadway.

However, that process will not happen on the full length of the construction area, according to Morton.

Other stretches of the roadway will be shimmed after the reclamation paving is finished, he said.

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Charity arises from house fire We tried to make it a little bit less overwhelming for him, — Jason Allen of Moose Landing Marina regarding helping co-worker Ryan Charette and his family following a fire that destroyed their home “She was just devastated.

Every one of her birthday presents were up there,” Cassie said, adding many gifts were items to decorate the new room.

My son’s “room was destroyed. I was in the process of redoing it. His room took it the hardest — everything was just ashes,” Cassie said.

What has emerged like a Phoenix from the proverbial ashes is a sense of being surrounded by a caring community. Charette’s place of employment has come through for him in a big way, he said.

The people at Moose Landing Marina have been a Godsend — a whole crew showed up with strong backs and an empty trailer to store any salvageable items.

Jason Allen, assistant service manager at the marina, said he heard about the fire “as it was happening.”

“It was Monday evening.

I got a call that someone thought Ryan’s house was on fire. Immediately, we went that way just to make sure everyone was okay,” he said.

Allen credits Service Manager John Foss and so many other people who started networking to get help to the Charette family.

“We took the bull by the horns together,” he said.

“We have a trailer that

we use for boat shows, and it was empty. We brought it over so Ryan could use it. We came over and had a Dumpster delivered over there. We helped with the stuff that couldn’t be saved.

We brought a yard tractor to help clean the basement,” he said “We tried to make it a little bit less overwhelming for him,” Allen said.

“Ryan is kind of the heartbeat at Moose Landing. We wanted to help as much as we could,” he said.

“Our marketing director, through our owner, set up a Facebook page. We networked with people locally.

We have some teachers who work here during the summer. They reached out to other teachers,” Allen said.

Teachers at Songo Locks School, where Kalee and Ryan Jr. are students, heard the news and came through with donations of clothes, books and toys. The marina’s office was transformed into a donation location.

Also, both the former owner, Dan Craffey, and the current owner, Steve Arnold, donated money to the Charette family “From the marina standpoint, we made sure stuff happened. We had the assets to be able to help him immediately,” Allen said.

Ryan “is such a good-

ing housing will provide an attractive incentive to come to Bridgton. A science center at Lake Sunapee, N.H. also provides housing for researchers, he said. On the second floor of the main lodge will be a 25’ x 33’ conference room able to seat up to 40 people.

The 670-square-foot attached garage will house a classroom for up to 30 students and two teachers, with space set aside for a butler’s kitchen and bathroom, as well as a welcome center for the park. LEA reaches over 1,000 K-9 students in the Lake Region each year, said Lowell, and the education center will allow LEA to reach even more students, who would be bussed in from

surrounding districts.

“The Flint property will expand opportunities for field training and classroom work on a single campus, because of its diverse natural features,” Lowell said.

The lodge is currently served by both power and water, but a new septic system will need to be installed to handle increased flows.

Lowell said wireless Internet access will also be necessary, and he isn’t sure yet how that will be provided. There will be a sign at the entrance on Willett Road, and another sign on the lodge building.

New Planning Board Alternate Phyllis Roth asked whether the center is intended to attract more tourists to Bridgton.

hearted dude. They lost everything. It has been pretty overwhelming for us to see how much people have donated, and how much Ryan is loved around here,” he said.

“There are going to need help with the rebuilding costs. They’ll need what I call, the X’s and O’s of life: Everyday stuff like kitchenware, silverware,” he said.

People “can certainly drop off any donations. We will gladly take them. Ryan is everybody’s little brother.

He’s much respected,” Allen said.

There is a give forward fund set up in Ryan’s name, and it is accessible on the Moose Landing Marina Facebook page.

Charette went back to work on Monday.

He said that the homeowner’s insurance will cover the cost of paying off the bank mortgage. However, rebuilding a house will have to be accomplished with outof-pocket funds.

At his home last week he explained that ideally he hoped to save a portion of the house, and build around that.

The living room did not get fire damage and the ceiling beams at the bottom of the staircase appear solid. But, everyone has told him it will be hard to clean the existing part of home. It will be hard to get the smoke smell out of the wood. People have advised him that the best thing to do is tear down the house and start over.

He said that Jim, his father-in-law, has been really broken up about the fire.

“He built the home. He designed it to look like a barn on the property. He cut the wood and put it in place,” Charette said.

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Likewise, Cassie talked about the personal connection to the structure. Three generations of this Casco family have lived there, she said.

“My dad built that house when I was growing up.

My father had a saw mill, and built the home when he wasn’t working,” she said.

Cassie said she is still too emotional to even look at what was saved or walk across the road to her home.

“We lost everything,” she said.

“There have been so many people giving us things: clothes for the kids, and toys and books for the kids,

clothes for us,” she said.

“People have been offering beds and couches. We have storage for it until we build. We lost all our appliances. The electrical killed everything in the kitchen,” she said.

Cassie said she has not had time to really take an inventory of what she has received and what her family still needs.

On Saturday, Cassie’s sister took Kalee and Ryan Jr., to a library-sponsored event on the Casco Village Green.

It was helpful to take their minds off the recent loss of their home, and just be children having fun.

“That isn’t the primary purpose, but they’ll certainly be welcome there,” said Lowell.

Board member Mike Figoli said, “This is a great concept. I’m very glad you’re bringing it to us.”

Asked about the possibility for expansion at the site, Lowell said, “We’re trying to keep an open mind.” LEA owns several other parcels, including over 500 acres at Holt Pond, and will investigate opportunities as they arise, he said.

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(Continued from Page A) with its development through grant funding.

LEA also plans to construct a 100-foot trail link across park property to connect the education center with Stevens Brook Elementary School via the Ham Memorial Bridge.

The organization also wants to provide a link to the park’s Hospital Loop Trail from the north side of the center. Lowimpact hiking trails will also be blazed on the former Flint property that would integrate with Pondicherry Park trails.

The driveway to the log cabin is 900 feet long, and its entrance from Willett Road, just beyond the town garage, also serves as the entrance to Pondicherry Park. The park trail veers off from the driveway, however. Lowell said he envisions improving the entrance with parking for seven cars. In addition, parking would be provided by two parking “pods” at separate points along the driveway, and space would be cleared beyond the lodge for a 48’ x 60’ paved parking area.

A new 300-foot driveway would be built to connect the parking area to the driveway.

The driveway is just 12feet wide, but plans are to build it up to allow the road to drain to adjacent vegetation, and to replace and enlarge the three existing culverts.

“The road that exists is in very good shape,” said Lowell. Insofar as possible, LEA wants to preserve the property’s “woodsy feel.”

Lowell said he spoke with Public Works Director Jim Kidder, who recommended trimming trees and bushes at the entrance and shoulders, along with mowing grass at the shoulders, to allow for school bus and emergency vehicle passage. A large maple tree near the center will need to be removed to create a hammerhead turn adjacent to the paved parking area.

Lowell said Fire Chief Glen Garland signed off on the floor plan of the main lodge after LEA agreed to house researchers with three bedrooms, a sitting area, bathroom, kitchen area and computer and wet lab on the ground floor. Lowell said most graduate and post-graduate students don’t have a lot of money, and provid-

CASCO RESIDENT RYAN CHARETTE — holds some belongings — high school yearbooks that were saved from a house fire on June 30.

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(Continued from Page A) The fire broke out during the evening hours on Monday, June 30. While Charette and his wife Cassie were lying on the couch watching TV, the power went out. According to Cassie, the power outage lasted about a minute. Then, she smelled plastic burning.

They both went outside to discover one wall of their home engulfed in flames.

“Ryan grabbed the bucket, and started throwing water on it, about the only thing he could do,” she said, adding that she dialed the 9-1-1 call.

According to Casco Fire Chief Jason Moen, the call to dispatch occurred at 8:50 p.m. Along with the Casco Fire Department, units from four other towns assisted, Moen said. Crews from Poland, Raymond, Otisfield and Naples fire departments responded to the scene, he said. A total of 45 firefighters put out the fire in about an hour, he said.

The family is relieved that no one was harmed.

“I am glad my kids weren’t home so they didn’t have to deal with the trauma of seeing the house burn,” said Cassie who has an eightyear-old daughter and fiveyear-old son.

“My dad built that house when I was growing up. It was where I grew up. It was hard to see it burn,” she said.

Plus, Cassie and her husband repainted the house last summer. Recently, the Charettes remodeled the upstairs, knocking out a wall, reframing and painting the space to create a birthday present for their daughter: A new bedroom separate from the room she once shared with her younger brother. All that is left is holes in the wall.

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Page A, The Bridgton News, July 3, 2014

Items on Bridgton Police blotter Fryeburg Police ing at each other.

1:54 p.m. A black Straus vehicle was all over the road on Norway Road, almost hitting several cars.

5:33 p.m. People were burning trash out back of 3 Fowler Street. The fire department responded, along

Electric car (Continued from Page A) it was a larger car than they thought it would be.”

Lots of people have that reaction, he said. It is as roomy as most compact cars. The battery that supplies energy to the car engine is located inside the vehicle, and should be replaced every 100,000 miles, he said.

There are three types of chargers. Level one takes about nine hours to sufficiently recharge the car. A level two recharger gets the car back on the road between three and four hours. Level three is priced much higher because it recharges an electric car in just two hours.

No grants are available to the town to offset the cost of the charging stations. However, there are tax credits for private individuals who purchase an all-electric or hybrid electric vehicle, he said. Morton said he had yet to research and compare installation costs for the charging stations.

“Right now, we really need to focus on the best locations for the chargers,” he said.

One likely location is Casco Village where the Casco Community Center, the library, the playground, and the tennis courts are located. The public beach on Pleasant Lake is also walkable from that area.

South Casco lacks town-owned property. Therefore, the town would likely to have to get the okay from a business owner along the Route 302 corridor. Resident Peg Dilley said she has scouted out some other potential locations. In addition to the village, she suggested, “In South Casco where the old fire barn is near Maine Real Estate building. The town pays the electricity for a floodlight there. Another site is the land that is owned by the town on State Park Road.

Not only is electricity at available at those spots, but there are “locations to shop, swim, eat, see historic buildings nearby… activities that can keep people busy while they wait to charge,” Dilley said.

“These businesses could be helped by people waiting for a charge,” she said.

“Money made by charging for parking could be invested in the parking areas to keep them maintained,” she said.

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Wednesday, June 25 7:13 a.m. An accident with personal injury was reported at the corner of Portland and Willett Roads.

3:05 p.m. A possible break-in was reported at 239 South Bridgton Road.

11:28 p.m. An employee said several males were trying to enter McDonald’s Restaurant on Portland Road.

Thursday, June 26 8:58 a.m. A red SUV trespassed on property at 146 North Bridgton Road.

9:32 a.m. A female took off into the woods after a domestic argument at a Harrison Road residence.

11:22 a.m. A tractor-trailer was going only 20 miles an hour on Portland Road.

1:39 p.m. A green Ford Explorer was reported driving all over the road as it took a right onto Main Street from the Harrison Road.

8:03 p.m. Very loud fireworks were being shot off near Deerfield Village on Pond Road.

8:56 p.m. Two dogs were loose and barking aggressively at the owner of property at 50 Shore Acres, and their owner reportedly ignored requests to retrieve the dogs.

Friday, June 27 1 a.m. Bridgton police assisted in apprehending a drunk driver who was trying to leave Bray’s Brewpub in Naples and was causing a disturbance.

11:15 a.m. A Wayside Avenue female resident reported seeing a man outside her window at around 4 a.m.

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These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing): Monday, June 23 1:16 to 3:34 a.m. Nine building checks.

1:51 a.m. Suspicious person report on Pine Street.

10:40 a.m. Complaint on Smith Street.

1:31 p.m. Theft on Leach Road.

6:10 p.m. Complaint near Canal Bridge.

Tuesday, June 24 12:01 to 4:02 a.m. Ten building checks.

7:48 a.m. Theft on Maple Street.

11 a.m. Complaint at Portland Street residence.

4:12 p.m. Recovered stolen property on Main Street.

8:35 p.m. Criminal trespass complaint on Portland Street.

Wednesday, June 25 12:48 to 3:21 a.m. Ten building checks.

8:17 a.m. Terrorizing complaint investigated.

Thursday, June 26 12:10 a.m. Stephen D. Haney of Chatham, N.H. was charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence following a stop on River Street.

9:02 a.m. Suspicious activity reported at Weston’s Beach.

12:20 p.m. Theft on Elm Street investigated.

1:47 p.m. Ronald J. Edson of Bridgton charged with attaching false license plates following a stop on Main Street.

8:37 p.m. Individual threatening to harm self on Smith Street.

5:56 to 10:53 p.m. Ten motor vehicle stops.

Friday, June 27 12:02 to 4:06 a.m. Six building checks.

4:37 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Seven motor vehicle stops.

5:02 p.m. Andrew L. Young of Hiram was charged with operating a motor vehicle after license suspension and possession of suspended or fictitious license following a stop on Main Street.

8:15 p.m. Unwanted subject at Fryeburg town beach.

9:30 and 10:14 p.m. Police responded to complaints on Bridgton Road and North Fryeburg Road.

11:58 p.m. Responding to a report of suspicious activity on Porter Road, police charged Remington J. Arnold of Conway, N.H. with endangering the welfare of a child, possession of marijuana, minor transporting liquor and sale/possession of drug paraphernalia.

Saturday, June 28 1:13 to 3:36 a.m. Six building checks.

3:49 a.m. Suspicious activity report on Smith Street.

12:05 p.m. Suspicious activity on Main Street.

7:05 p.m. Unwanted subjects at Canal Beach.

9:08 p.m. Mildred M. Todd of Fryeburg was charged with domestic violence assault following an alleged incident on Charles Street.

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6:24 p.m. A hit and run involving a silver Pontiac was reported in the town parking lot on Depot Street.

6:34 p.m. An apparently intoxicated man in his 30s fell down behind the barn at 3 Fowler Street.

8:05 p.m. A light gray SUV almost caused an accident on Sandy Creek Road travelling at a high rate of speed. It was last seen entering the Hannaford parking lot.

8:42 p.m. Two men were yelling out in the yard at 3 Fowler Street.

Tuesday, June 24 7:20 a.m. A minor two-car accident occurred at Smith Avenue and Kansas Road.

10:07 a.m. Two small white terriers were left outside at 56 Punkin Valley Drive for four days while no one was apparently home.

The dogs had been barking at all hours of the night.

11:49 a.m. A man and a woman were fighting by the monument at Main Hill.

11:58 a.m. A two-car accident caused property damage on Main Street in front of TD Banknorth.

12:39 p.m. A person reported the loss of a passport to police.

1:07 p.m. Burglary and vandalism was reported to some of the buildings at the former Memorial School on Depot Street.

2:24 p.m. An elderly man was driving his motorized scooter/wheelchair up the middle of the road on Kansas Road near the cemetery.

7:20 p.m. A resident of a South High Street apartment reported that someone broke into his home and stole his Hydrocodone.

11:03 p.m. A woman who administers a Facebook page on bi-polar illness said a female posted that she had cut herself and wasn’t willing

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Proposed store could affect Jockey Cap trailhead

By Emily Gillette Contributing Writer FRYEBURG — Selectmen at the last meeting discussed the Jockey Cap trailhead issue with the proposed Dollar General variety store that will be located where Jockey Cap Motel currently sets.

The proposed 9,100

square-foot Dollar General, which operates over 10,000 stores nationwide as of January 2012, and is similar to a smaller-sized Walmart, would add 10 to 12 jobs to the Fryeburg area.

“It’s not a dollar store, per se,” said Matt Casey from Zaremba Group, Dollar

General’s development agent.

“They have items that are a dollar or under, but they have items that are 30 or 40 bucks.”

While the project is still in the preliminary stages, it looks promising.

However, the current Jockey Cap trailhead runs

right through the suggested store lot. The trailhead, which is located right beside the motel, will have to be relocated or reconstructed.

“It’s not the trailhead that’s the problem, it’s the parking,” said J. Chris Nadeau of Nobis Engineering. “The DOT (Maine Department of

Transportation) won’t give us a driveway for parking for the trailhead.”

One suggestion is to move the trailhead to the right by the town garage on the knoll, but residents and selectmen were not excited about the idea.

“I think they’ve got a

(Continued from Page A) outside Bridgton Library until the animal control officer arrived.

8:04 p.m. Police stood by while a wrecker repossessed a vehicle in the area of 52 Portland Road.

11:19 p.m. Loud party music and yelling was reported to be coming from a rented property on Ledges Road.

11:51 p.m. A male was reported to be hitchhiking on Route 117, but police were unable to locate anyone.

Saturday, June 28 10:53 a.m. Black smoke was reported on Sam Ingalls Road.

3:09 p.m.

Officer McCormick assisted with someone who fell and suffered a leg and shoulder injury at the Highland Lake Boat Launch.

3:24 p.m. Officers Muise and McCormick responded to a two-car accident with unknown personal injury on South High Street past Woods Pond Beach.

4:46 p.m. Officer Reese took a shoplifting report at

Renys.

10:04 p.m. Professionalsounding fireworks were being shot off since 8 p.m. in the area of Shawnee Peak.

10:15 p.m. A red Mustang convertible was reported to be all over the road, tailgating and almost hitting other vehicles on North High Street, headed toward Bridgton.

10:51 p.m. A vehicle hit a pothole on Route 302 near Shawnee Peak, causing a flat tire.

Sunday, June 29 9:30 a.m. A motorcycle and a car collided near 26 North High Street, causing property damage and personal injury.

9:49 a.m. A vehicle blew a tire driving over a large pothole on Route 302 and Mountain Road. The vehicle travelling behind the first vehicle also blew a tire driving over the same hole.

The Maine Department of Transportation was advised.

10:08 a.m. A dead deer was reported on the edge of the road on the dirt section

of Hio Ridge Road near the Denmark town line.

9:27 a.m. Gunshots were heard in a residential area near 454 Sweden Road.

11:10 a.m. A vehicle struck a parked vehicle’s mirror on Main Street in front of TD Bank.

11:33 a.m. A juvenile was seen burglarizing a car parked at 43 Cross Street.

12:11 p.m. A man was taking pictures of children at Highland Lake Beach.

12:52 p.m. A woman’s bicycle was stolen from a property at 43 Old Elm Road.

1 p.m. Skunks were seen during the day on property at 428 Main Street, and the property owner was referred to the Maine State Warden’s Service.

1:26 p.m. A motorcycle hit another motorcycle near 257 Main Street.

3:10 p.m. A white sedan hit a parked van at 31 Portland Road.

4:40 p.m. A black Chevy Tahoe passed a line of five

cars in an unsafe manner driving by Macdonald Motors on Portland Road.

5:50 p.m. A maroon pickup hauling a trailer pulled up and yelled at a family on Willett Road. Inside the pickup were three males, each holding blue plastic cups.

7:28 p.m. Three males were reported to be fighting at an apartment at 490 South Bridgton Road.

8:52 p.m. A keg of beer was seen behind a vehicle parked at the Bridgton DriveIn. 8:52 p.m. Fireworks were being shot off near 15 North High Street.

Monday, June 30 1:04 a.m. Fireworks were still going off near 15 North High Street, and a female appeared to be intoxicated.

7:22 a.m. A car and a motorcycle collided near 1591 North High Street, causing property damage and personal injury.

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cers of the Bridgton Police Department responded to 140 calls for service, they include the following: 22 traffic stops, six motor vehicle crashes, seven animal control complaints, 18 disturbance/suspicious activity complaints, two service of court paperwork, three criminal trespass complaints, two harassment complaints and four burglary/ theft complaints.

There were also the following arrests or criminal charges: one warrant of arrest, one disorderly conduct, two operating without a license, one failure to obtain a license within 30 days of residency, and one illegal possession of scheduled drugs.

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“People have come to this town for an awful long time to climb that thing, but if you take that away and stick them way the heck out to Bridgton, who wants to go over there?”

Zipper was one of many to voice their distaste.

“Is the concern about the location of the store where it is or is it the location of the trailhead?” asked Nadeau.

“It’s both to tell you the truth,” said Zipper. “It just seems like we’re pushing Jockey Cap farther and farther away.”

“Part of the appeal of the trailhead, where it is now, is that you go for a nice quick hike up Jockey Cap and there’s soda and there’s ice cream and facilities. Moving the trailhead down by the town garage, that all goes away,” said Chairman Paul Naughton, who was also not in favor of moving the trailhead to the knoll.

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Busy weekend for Lions Club NAPLES — Members of the Naples Lions Club have planned a busy Independence Day weekend of activities.

A team of Lions will be on the lawn of the Augustus Bove House staffing the fifth annual Craft Show on both Saturday and Sunday, July 5 and 6; opening planned for 10 a.m. each day. This annual event draws a bevy of professional crafters exhibiting and selling their wares to

Causeway visitors. The club will have their information tent open offering cold soda and water and Songo River Queen II cruise tickets for sale both days.

On Saturday evening at 7 p.m., another crew of Lions will open the gates to the Songo River Queen II dock for a public charter two-hour cruise aboard the classic paddle wheeler.

Departure is scheduled for

7:30 p.m. for an evening ride on Long Lake. Free refreshments will be available and the River Queen crew will have the (cash) bar open for passengers’ enjoyment. For the first time this year, a live band, The Barry Arvin Young Band, will provide a variety of rock and roll selections for listening and dancing enjoyment.

The Lions have maintained the $20 ticket cost; which

OPENING CONCERT — The Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival’s 42nd season opens on Tuesday, July 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Deertrees Theatre in Harrison. Principal players from the Portland Symphony Orchestra will be featured in Beethoven Fest. Pictured is Alice Hallstrom, Associate Concertmaster of the PSO.

HARRISON — A trip to Boothbay Harbor/Cabbage Island, sponsored by Harrison Parks and Rec, will be held on Monday, Aug. 11.

Cost: $80, which includes coach bus, boat and meal; Harrison residents, $73. A $30 non-refundable deposit (after Aug. 1) is due at signup. Balance is due on Friday, Aug. 4. Sign up early since

seating is limited. Contact Rec Director Paula Holt at the Harrison Town Office at 5832241 or stop by the Harrison Town Office to register.

The trip schedule includes: 8 a.m. Leave Harrison Town Office parking lot for Boothbay Harbor aboard Custom Coach & Limo.

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1:30 p.m. Arrive on Cabbage Island in Linekin Bay where Maine’s first and finest authentic Downeast clambake awaits! Chicken available upon request.

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HARRISON — Returning for its 42nd season, the SebagoLong Lake Music Festival will present the first chamber music concert of the summer, on Tuesday, July 15th, at 7:30 p.m. in Harrison, at the historic Deertrees Theatre, known for its beautiful woodland setting and superb acoustics.

The first concert of the season, Beethoven Fest, honors the Portland Symphony Orchestra’s approaching 90th Anniversary, and features principal players from the PSO. This fall, the PSO is starting a three-year cycle of all

poser. It is full of innovation and surprises.

Performers are Alice Hallstrom, Associate Concertmaster of the PSO, Elizabeth Anderson, until recently, Associate Principal Cellist of the NYC Opera, and pianist Stephen Manes, the only musician who has been performing with SLLMF since the inaugural season in 1973.

The program continues with Carl Reinecke’s Trio in B- Flat Major for horn, clarinet and piano, an unusual combination of instruments. Reinecke,

whose music in not often performed today, was well-known in his day — the latter part of the nineteenth century and early 1900s — as a concert artist, teacher and prolific composer. Joining Stephen Manes are PSO principals, Thomas Parchman, clarinet and John Boden, French horn.

Concluding this concert is another early work of Beethoven, his Septet in E- Flat Major, Op. 20 for strings and winds, a perennial favorite, which will be familiar to many in the audience.

Joining their PSO colleagues and Elizabeth Anderson, are Principal Bassoon, Janet Polk, Principal Bass, Joseph Holt, and Principal Viola, Laurie Kennedy.

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HARRISON — “The 4-H Eco-Bot Challenge” explores how robots can be used to preserve and protect the environment, while offering a glimpse into the future of science, technology, engineering and math.

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Returning home RAYMOND — EO3 Madelyn K. Williams will be returning to her home in Raymond, on Saturday, July 5, after serving six years in the United States Navy.

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With that information in mind, the engineers said they would see what could be done to mitigate the situation. There would need to be at least a “half dozen” or so parking spots to accommodate hiking traffic, selectmen said.

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‘Georgie’ brings together cyber friends, at last (Continued from Page A) money to build a “reading hut,” which was built and placed in the library. Bob told his children that his wish was to have a portrait of Georgie painted.

“I didn’t know of any artists,” Bob said.

Freddy, in the meantime, e-mailed Bob because he was excited that his granddaughter was planning to attend to his art studio to learn to be an artist.

“I had no idea he was an artist. He was just Freddy, a friend of mine. He does art shows. He is well-known,” Bob said.

Another unexpected connection was made.

“So, I asked Freddy if he would consider doing a portrait of my wife. He said absolutely, and asked me if I would send a few pictures of her,” Bob said. “He did the painting, shared it with me over the Internet so I could see how it was coming along.

We had a phone conversation one day and Freddy said he and his wife, Rosette, felt they didn’t want to take a chance mailing the portrait and having it damaged, so they wanted to bring it to Bridgton.”

Appropriately, the Slocks made the long trip to the States on Father’s Day weekend to personally deliver the portrait and for the first time to meet Bob face-to-face.

“They are absolutely the most wonderful people. I will never, ever forget them. I can’t tell you just how thrilled I am. It is the best thing that could happen to me. When they came to Bridgton the other day (June 14), I didn’t even know what they looked like. All we knew was that we had learned to love each other, we have the same things in common, and we prayed for a woman that we knew someday we were going to lose,” Bob said.

Freddy Slock was delighted and honored that he could create a lasting memory for his close friend.

“I asked Bob to send pictures that would give me a very good idea what she was

like. I tried to capture ‘the person’ she was.

Bob told me she liked to walk up the road and see the Northern Lights, so I included those colors,” Freddy said. “Most important thing, I believe, is that I felt she was there.

It’s emotional (Freddy started to break down in tears during the conversation).

When it was almost done, I sent a copy via e-mail. Then, after a while, Bob sent me a page from the Bridgton News and there she was. Oh my God, it was overwhelming to see it in print. I was sure I was on the right road to paint as she was.”

Freddy feels he was born to be an artist.

“No one in my family was an artist.

My daughter studied art. I didn’t have that opportunity. I had a career, and now I have time to put time into it. I paint for expositions, and it is always living things or landscapes. I don’t do abstracts. I have to have feelings toward it. I have a little studio, and paint as I please. I teach myself.

I find great enjoyment in it. I try to do my best,” Freddy said. “The most important moment with Georgie’s picture is when her daughter, Barbara, said, ‘That’s my mom.’

That was very important to me.”

When Freddy broached the idea of making a trip to the States to finally meet Bob and deliver the portrait, his wife, Rosette, had only one condition — she wanted to make the trip, as well.

“He felt a special connection with Bob, and when Freddy said he wanted to go see Bob, I said fine, but that I was going too,” Rosette said. “I’ve seen a few programs about Maine and this region. I knew it had a lot of greenery, which is what I like.

I love lobster. I haven’t had any yet, but maybe before we go.”

The Slocks arrived on Thursday, June 12. A domestic flight was canceled so they rented a car and drove from Newark, eight hours to Portland. Friday, the threesome finally met.

“I saw Bob, just as I imagined he would

Mother-daughter love story When her mother — longtime local teacher Georgie Forney — died following a battle with Alzheimer’s, Barbie DelCamp decided to write a book about their journey.

Her book, “When It’s All Said and Done,” is a mother-daughter love story, and a sharing of experiences while walking through this illness.

“It is about coming to the realization that life goes on in spite of caretaking for someone who has this illness,” said Barbie, who lives in Portland and owns SweetGeorgieAnnsBookan

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Georgie Ann Walizer Forney died at 73 years old on March 26, 2013 from Alzheimer’s and related complications. “When It’s All Said and Done” is an autobiographical account, written in a time frame beginning in 2000, until the death of Georgie Ann. It is written from a Christian believer’s point of view.

In “When It’s All Said and Done,” Barbie addresses many of the commonalities in all terminal illnesses, as she takes the reader on a sojourn through love,

denial, sadness, laughter, despair, loss, grief and finally…hope. This first book is unapologetically forthright, honest and deeply personal.

Alzheimer’s, along with its effects on family caregivers and survivors, continues to be one of the fastest growing illnesses among baby-boomers. Contrary to commonly held beliefs, Alzheimer’s disease is not a “normal” part of getting older.

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MEETING FACE TO FACE AT LAST — After chatting for years online, Bob Forney of Bridgton (center) finally had a chance to meet his friends from Belgium — Freddy and Rosette Slock.

(Photo courtesy Cindi Hooper) be. It was the first time I had laid eyes on him, but instantly felt he was my friend (again, Freddy’s eyes watered up). It was something special,” Freddy said.

Bob felt the same way.

“Over the period of time that we met over the Internet, we shared so much stuff from a personal standpoint, that it was like having a real good neighbor that you spend a lot of time with, share your life with, everything. That’s what transpired.

We shared anything that was on our minds, taking place. It was like family. It will always be that way until the day that I am gone,” he said. “From my perspective, even though I had never seen Freddy, we had shared so much that I truly felt that I knew him.”

The Slocks had been stateside before, visiting the Midwest, as well as California, Florida and New Orleans. Instantly, they fell in love with Bridgton.

“Bridgton is beautiful. The people, very nice. I like it here. Harleys, I’ve seen many of them while here. I have one in Belgium.

When I see them here, I wish I had mine.

I think we will be back, if we can. Being here on Father’s Day, very special, something I will never forget. Bob is a friend for life,” Freddy said. “When Bob or someone from his family ever comes to Europe, they will always be welcome to stay with us.”

Bob hopes to make that trip, very soon.

During the stay, Bob and his friends toured the area, sampling all the best the Lake Region has to offer. The Slocks stayed at the Noble House Inn. They loved the inn and the hospitality they experienced. The trio also took in a show at Stone Mountain Arts Center.

“Loved it. Carol, whom I know, treated us like royalty. I was so glad to be able to go, so part of Maine,” Bob said. “I love Bridgton, been here 35 years, and no one could take me from here.”

While the Internet was responsible for making the world a little smaller

I saw Bob just as I imagined he would be. It was the first time I had laid eyes on him, but instantly felt he was my friend. It was something special, — Freddy Slock place by hooking up Bob and Freddy, they discovered just “how small the world can be,” while enjoying shakes on the Naples Causeway.

“We were sitting on a bench watching boats on Long Lake when a woman approached and asked if we had seen the Songo River Queen (which was out on a voyage at that time). The woman told us that she used to bring her mother here to watch the boats. She has since passed away because of Alzheimer’s,” Bob said. “Later, I was attending an outdoor concert at The Noble House when someone tapped me on the shoulder. It was the same woman.

I found out that, like my Georgie, she is a kindergarten teacher and had applied for a position at Stevens Brook (Elementary), where Georgie taught. It really is a small world.”

Bob is forever grateful that fate and technology led him to Freddy and Rosette Slock.

“He answered my prayer, wanting to paint a portrait of my dear wife. When he told me about his granddaughter attending his art studio, I probably had the biggest smile I’ve ever had on my face because I knew I had found my artist,” Bob said.

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Deertrees serves up the perfect dessert HARRISON — As the embers fade on the barbecue from your Fourth of July celebrations, why not consider extending the real feel for summer and head to Deertrees Theatre in Harrison?

The historic building is looking at its best, the grounds spruced up and inviting you to bring a picnic, and offering a season that has the most exciting diversity of programming the theatre has seen a while!

On Saturday, July 5 at 7.30 p.m., the theatre opens its 76th year with a concert presented by the young and experienced local band “Mixology.” With vocals, keyboard, bass and drums the audience can expect to hear selections from the past to the present. The music will travel through the decades bringing old songs to life and putting a new twist on the tunes of today. There will be an array of genres including Motown, Jazz, Broadway, Pop and much more! It will be a night of great music with audience interaction — a perfect way to expand your holiday weekend or start your summer in earnest.

For those who intend to

make the most of the week the programming continues with three more outstanding concerts and the first performance of one of the three plays being presented this year.

On Tuesday, July 8, the dynamic and enchanting Gothard Sisters take the stage. This all-female Irish music and dance group from the Pacific Northwest, U.S.A., has recently returned from a national U.S. tour. The family-friendly entertainment is steeped in Celtic and folk roots, classical violin and champion Irish step-dancing and the sisters perform new arrangements of well-known traditional songs and tunes, as well as their own original compositions.

As champion Irish stepdancers who have competed in Ireland and the U.K. multiple times at the World Championships of Irish dance, they include the visual elements and the exciting rhythms of Irish step dancing into tightly-choreographed, high-energy shows.

On Thursday, July 10, the ever popular Maine singing artist Anni Clark returns to

the theatre after a 10 year absence since recording her “Live at Deertrees” album.

With over two decades of full-time touring and seven successful recordings under her belt, this Maine native’s passion for communication through music continues to build a widespread and loyal audience. Anni supports her strong melodic vocals with both six- and twelve-string guitars to create infectious performances that blend “folk, pop, & blues with a dash of Maine hue-mah.”

Friday July 11 sees the opening night of The Selfish Shellfish, a play for all the family, and the tale told in this production is dramatic, touching and hilarious! You are guaranteed to have your favorite rock-pool creature by the end of the performance and be concerned how they manage to survive us humans in control of the world!

And on Saturday, July 12, the ever-popular Beatles for Sale will once more delight audiences with their truly electrifying performances inspired by the “Fab Four.” They return by popular demand and are

GOTHARD SISTERS appear at Deertrees Theatre on Tuesday, July 8 at 7:30 p.m. surefire winners as far as music lovers and Beatles fans are concerned.

All performance go up at 7.30 p.m. For more informa-

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theatre last year offered some great ways to save on tickets with their theatre passes and both The Playhouse and Vallee Pass are being offered again.

Arts Calendar Trickey Britches at Bell Hill Friday, July 4 Frost Farm Gallery on Pike’s Hill Road in Norway will hold a First Friday reception, meet and greet the artist from 5 to 8 p.m. featuring Mainescapes by Michelle Stuckey, in a show titled “From the Heart and Hands.” Michelle’s paintings focus on scenes she has known since early childhood, while living along the forested coastal and lakes regions of Maine. FMI: 743-8041.

Saturday-Sunday, July 5-6 The Bethel Art Fair takes place on the Bethel Common from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Expect to be dazzled with fine paintings, lovely handcrafted jewelry, sumptuous fiber arts, magical blown glass, stunning woodcarving and much more.

The Naples Lions Club will be on the lawn of the Augustus Bove House in Naples, staffing the fifth annual Craft Show starting at 10 a.m. both days. Professional crafters will exhibit and sell their wares to Causeway visitors.

Friday, July 11

OTISFIELD — Tricky Britches will be in concert at Otisfield’s 1839 Bell Hill Meetinghouse, 191 Bell Hill Road, on Sunday, July 6, at 7 p.m., with doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Formed in 2009, this string band is the product of mountain music, rockabilly, and country swing, all thrown together in a uniquely uplifting way. Come expecting some boisterous music: three-part harmonies, fire-breathing fiddle and mandolin licks, and the thumpthump of a stand-up bass.

Critics have commented that Tricky Britches reintroduces us to the delicious crudeness of early century tunes at the same time they manage to produce some originals that

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The concert will be offered free of charge, but donations will be gratefully accepted.

Summery lemonade and cookies by Hungry Hollow Bakery will be available for sale at the intermission, and Tricky Britches will make their CDs available for sale after the performance. The concert is sponsored by the Bell Hill

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Summer Scene

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Sayen at Harvest Gold

Murad Sayen CENTER LOVELL — Murad Sayen is an oil painter based in Maine. His job has been to tell stories with his brush about what it means to be a human on earth in the OIL PAINTING by Murad Sayen is exhibited at Harvest Gold Gallery in Center 21st century.

Lovell.

By portraying ordinary people doing mundane things in everyday places, Murad’s hope is that the observer will U.S. Army Infantry, 1964–67, he attended a major state be aware of the preciousness of every moment in life; for in university where he majored in philosophy of ethics. Murad every moment there is a source of knowledge that can give has had a lifelong interest in history, particularly that of the us a sense of peacefulness.

Holocaust and aviation in the European theater of WWII. Murad also paints still life objects that convey the mes- For many years he was a craftsman of international reputasage of the simple power of beauty. As Murad explains, we tion of one-of-a-kind “art knives.” intuitively know from early childhood beauty touches our Besides being a master landscape and nature photograheart and pulls us into the moment. pher, Murad is also a writer and has published two novels Several of Murad’s oil on panel paintings are now and a photography book. “Above and Beyond” is a WWII showing at Harvest Gold Gallery, including the still life era historical fiction novel and Skana is an “eco-thriller.”

“Bittersweet” and “The Boat Ride.”

These days, Murad’s writings are more along the lines of About “Bittersweet,” the artist says he enjoyed painting blogging and essays on art and society and can be viewed the various items and was inspired by the way the bitter- at http://muradsayensblog.blogspot.com/ sweet almost floats across the scene.

Stop by beautiful downtown Center Lovell and see “The Boat Ride” is a painting about the love of a man Murad’s work at Harvest Gold Gallery, open daily, overand his dog. The artist’s effort was to capture the exchange looking Kezar Lake and the White Mountains on Route 5 of glances between them and some sense of how much they just after the Center Lovell Market. Talk with him at the trust one another.

Artist Reception and Open House at the Gallery on Friday, Born in 1945, Murad grew up in New Jersey, the oldest July 11, from 3 to 6 p.m. while you sample some wine and son of a manufacturer. After spending three years in the cheese and mingle with your friends.

Lobster bake draws big crowd Dan and Roseana Richards, new owners of Tarry-A-While Resort at 17 Tarry-A-While Road in Bridgton, recently had the first of many Lobster Bakes of the summer. The weather was beautiful and there was a gathering of over 120 guests.

All guests were invited to tour the newly-remodeled cabins and rooms in the Inn. Every room is beautifully-decorated with new rugs, bedding, artwork and air-conditioning.

Cocktails were served on the waterfront, where guests were enjoying the new recliners with comfortable padding along the water’s edge. As dinner was served, attendees found their way to one of the many picnic tables. There was plenty of seating for everyone.

A wonderful dinner of lobster and all the fixings

was served by Lake Region Catering, and background music was provided by Peaks Island musician Mike Richards. The evening ended with a beautiful sunset in a magical setting that felt like part of a movie scene out of

Andy of Mayberry. Many thanks to Dan and Roseana Richards for putting on such a fun event.

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exception of July 3). Contact the resort to reserve your lobster ahead of time. For more information, e-mail info@ TarryAWhileResort.com or call 647-2522.

Concert listings Thursday, July 3 The Bridgton Community Band will present an Independence Day Concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Bandstand beside Stevens Brook Elementary School in Bridgton. The concert will be followed by fireworks at dusk.

Friday, July 5 Deertrees Theatre, Deertrees Road, Harrison, opens its 76th year with a 7:30 p.m. concert by a local band, Mixology, who bring old songs to life and put a new twist on the tunes of today. You’ll hear Motown, jazz, Broadway, pop and more. FMI: 583-6747.

Saturday-Sunday, July 5-6 The Bethel Art Fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Bethel Common, features performances by troubadour Brad Hooper, the Ukelady Mary Christine Hargreaves, singer-songwriter Doug Alford, Just Us Two guitar duo, dancer Debi Irons and more.

Sunday, July 6 Relax at a Naples Concert on the Village Green at 6 p.m. in Naples Village with local singer Tux Burke singing country and music of the 50s and 60s.

Classical pianist Elan Sicroff will perform at 7 p.m. at Twitchell Chapell on the campus of Bridgton Academy in North Bridgton. Suggested donation is $10. Elan received his formal training at Juilliard and the Oberline Conservatory, and is an internationally recognized performer of the Gurdjeiff-de hartmann repertoire of sacred music.

Otisfield’s historic Bell Hill Meetinghouse will be the venue for a concert by Trickey Britches, at 7 p.m. at the top of Bell Hill Road in Otisfield. Donations gratefully accepted. Before the concert, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., the Otisfield Historical Society will be serving strawberry shortcake at the Old Town House at 53 Bell Hill Road.

Monday-Friday, July 7-11 The artists of Hio Ridge Dance will offer a Dance Workshop, at which kids will explore creative movement, safe body mechanics and rhythm, at the Denmark Arts Center, 50 West Main Street, Denmark. They’ll create a dance film with the kids that will be premiered in mid-August at the center. FMI: 452-2412.

Tuesday, July 8 The first concert night of the Bradley Park Concert Series takes place with an evening “All About Kids,” starting at 7 p.m. with Derek Small and his “Wildlife Encounters.” It will be a highly visual, fun and memorable evening in Bradley Park.

An all-female Irish music and dance group, the Gothard Sisters, take the stage at 7:30 p.m. at Deertrees Theatre, Deertrees Road, Harrison. This family-friendly entertainment is steeped in Celtic and folk roots, classical violin and Irish step dancing. FMI: 583-6747.

Wednesday, July 9 The Met’s Live in HD Summer Encore Series presents Verdi’s retelling of Shakespeare’s Otello at 7 p.m. at Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy. Tickets are $18 adults, $15 seniors and $10 students. FMI: 935-9232.

The Bridgton Community Band will provide a concert of traditional and modern music at 7:30 p.m. at the Bandstand beside Stevens Brook Elementary School in Bridgton.

Thursday, July 10 Maine singing artist Anni Clark returns at 7:30 p.m. to Deertrees Theatre, Deertrees Road, Harrison, after a 10-year absence since recording her Live at Deertrees album. She sings folk, pop and blues with a dash of Maine humor. FMI: 583-6747.

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Thursday-Friday, July 3-4 Bridgton comes alive over the 4th of July holiday with a community band concert, spaghetti feast 5-7 p.m., and fireworks at dusk on Thursday night at Stevens Brook Elementary School. On Friday, the fun starts with the 4 on the Fourth Road Race starting beside Food City at 8 a.m., a Duck Race at Stevens Brook at 11:30 a.m. and the 4th of July Parade on Portland Road and downtown Main Street that starts at noon. The chance to win as much as $500 comes with the Bridgton Lions Club Ball Drop at 2 p.m. at the Commons Driving Range.

Friday, July 4 “America Remembers” is the theme for the Naples 4th of July Celebration’s Grand Parade, which starts at 2 p.m.

Lineup at 1 p.m. at The Umbrella Factory. Fireworks begin at dusk, and the best viewing is from the Causeway area.

Rain date is July 5. There’ll also be a carnival, parade and fireworks at Point Sebago.

The town of Hiram will be celebrating Hiram’s 200th Birthday with a 4th of July jam-packed with activities starting at 10 a.m. in the village. There’ll be a parade, craft, book and bake sale, raffle items and face painting. FMI: 625-3530.

Fryeburg’s 4th of July offers a Children’s Parade starting at 10 a.m. from Fryeburg Academy.

Thursday-Saturday, July 10-12 Mark your calendar for the 2014 Harrison Old Home Days, featuring a large midway at Crystal Lake Park and a Grand Parade with the theme of “Past, Present and Future,” at noon Saturday, along with plenty of food and other activities, including fireworks at dusk. The Junior Parade is at 6 p.m. Friday, and there’ll be a Christmas for Kids Stocking Run to start off the Grand Parade, when kids fill a stocking, grab their bikes and ride. FMI: sisudailey@gmail.com Lovell Old Home Days & 5K Race takes place at the town’s Athletic Field in Center Lovell. The race starts at 9:45 a.m.

Saturday, July 19 The 36th annual Founder’s Day Classic Car Exhibit shows off over 50 classic vehicles in the collection of Robert Bahre at his home on Paris Hill. There’ll also be music, entertainment and a craft fair. FMI: 743-2980.

Saturday-Sunday, July 19-20 Bethel’s Mollyockett Days commemorates Bethel’s past and its vibrant present, with a parade, artists and artisan displays, Native American basketry demonstrations, a live animal show and an ARTirondack chair auction. There’ll also be entertainment and fireworks, and Sunday’s events include running and walking events and a Tubing & Treasure Scavenger Hunt. FMI: www.mollyockettdays.com Thursday-Saturday, July 24-26 A midway, parade, entertainment and lots of food are in store for the popular Casco Days celebration in Casco Village. The midway runs from 6 to 11 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday. Saturday’s events include an 8 a.m. pancake breakfast, a road race at 9:30 a.m., the Grand Parade at 1 p.m. and a 4:30 p.m. supper at the Casco Village Church. Rick Charette and the Bubble Gum Band is on stage Saturday at 7 p.m., then Bold Riley.

Grand prize drawings are held at the end of each night.

Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 2-3 Scribner’s Mills opens its historic mill and homestead on the Crooked River in Harrison for its annual Back to the Past celebration of turn-of-the-century wood industry and homesteading. Exhibitors will demonstrate felting, weaving, chair-caning and other essential crafts, while volunteer millworkers will power up original machinery to make barrels and shingles. FMI: 583-6455 .

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Art classes in Bridgton Isn’t summertime wonderful? Life is good, the birds are singing, and our creative juices are flowing! Why not take advantage of this happy season by creating some art at The Arts Center in Bridgton?

Located at 187 Main Street in Bridgton, The Arts Center, which is run by the Bridgton Art Guild/Gallery 302, has lined up an excellent series of

classes and workshops for you to try. July classes are as follows: • Ongoing Tuesdays — Open Drawing Group, 6 to 8 p.m., with Donna Kantor. FMI: www.gallery302.com • Ongoing Wednesdays — Bridgton Life Drawing Group, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at Gallery 302. FMI: 452-2942 or janetgill@inbox.com

Breakfasts & Suppers Thursday, July 3 A Lobster Roll Sale to benefit the BRAG Recreation Complex starts at 4 p.m. at Stevens Brook Elementary School in Bridgton.

Rolls are $10 each, three for $25 and include chips.

The Bridgton Public Library’s annual Spaghetti Feast takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. at Stevens Brook Elementary School in Bridgton. Tickets at the door are $8 for adults, $4 for kids age 3-10 and under 3 free.

Friday, July 4 The Lovell Lions Club will serve a 4th of July Breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Grange Hall on Route 5 in Lovell.

There’ll be plenty of pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon and coffee.

The kickoff to the 61st year of Waterford Summer Breakfasts gets underway at the Wilkins Community House at Waterford Flat with a 7:30 a.m. breakfast of freshly-baked muffins, eggs, pancakes, donuts, coffee, tea, and orange juice and real Maine Maple Syrup. Cost is $7 adults, $4 children 5-10 and under 5 free.

Denmark’s Annual 4th of July Lobster Roll Lunch takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Denmark Municipal Building.

Saturday, July 5 A Firemen’s Turkey Pot Pie Supper will be served by the Ladies Auxiliary from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Sebago Town Hall, Route 107, Sebago. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children age 10 and under. Proceeds benefit Sebago Fire and Rescue Departments.

A Pancake Breakfast will be served from 7 to 9 a.m. at the West Baldwin United Methodist Church on Route 113 in West Baldwin. Cost is $6 adults, children under 10 $3.

Denmark Lions Club will hold its annual Bean Hole Supper at 5 p.m. at the Denmark Municipal Building. Cost is $7 adults, $4 children, with free music at 7 p.m., and fireworks at 9 p.m. in Bicentennial Park.

Sunday, July 6 A Chicken Barbecue will be served from 4 to 6 p.m. at the North Sebago Methodist Church, Route 114. The menu is a half chicken, corn on the cob, coleslaw, potato chips, rolls, blueberry cake, watermelon and lemonade. Cost is $12.

Saturday, July 12 The Windham Knights of Columbus will serve a Barbecued Chicken Dinner from 5 to 6 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Route 302, North Windham. Cost is ad ults: $9, children (12 and under): $4, Family max: $25.

The menu is BBQ chicken breasts, homemade potato salad, garden salad, rolls, coffee, tea and punch and a homemade dessert buffet. Proceeds from the dinner will go toward funding Maine Special Olympics.

Tuesday, July 15 A Public Supper will be served at the North Waterford Congregational Church, off Route 35, opposite Melby’s Market, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The menu includes baked beans, American chop suey, casseroles, salads, brown bread, rolls, beverages and strawberry shortcake for dessert. Adults are $8, children under 12 $4.

Saturday, July 19 A Bean Supper at the Bridgton United Methodist Church also includes hot dogs, casseroles and salad, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Takeout dinners are always available.

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The following occur every week, but only for a few weeks.

• Mondays, July 7 – Aug. 11 — Putting the Water Back into Watercolor, 2 to 4 p.m., with Madeline Winkler. FMI: www.gallery302.com • Wednesdays, July 9–30 — Photography with the Digital Camera, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., four sessions with Al Glover.

FMI: www.gallery302.com • Wednesdays, July 9–30 — Photography for Students (Grades 7–12), 9 to 11 a.m., four sessions with Al Glover.

FMI: www.gallery302.com • Thursdays, July 10–31 — Expressive Oil Painting, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., four sessions with

Natalie Beittel. FMI: nbeittel@ charter.net • Thursdays, July 10 — Gelatin Plate Printmaking Workshop, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with Molly Mains. FMI: www.gallery302.com Monday, July 21 — Raku Pottery Workshop, two sessions, 1 to 5 p.m. and Thursday, July 31, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with Celia Talbott at Pottery by Celia in Naples on Route 114.

Unless otherwise noted, all classes meet at the Arts Center, 187 Main Street in Bridgton.

For more information or to register, visit www.gallery302. com, call 647-2787 or stop in to the Gallery 302 at 112 Main Street.

ART IN PROGRESS — Cindy Spencer works on a watercolor at The Arts Center in Bridgton.

Otisfield Fourth OTISFIELD — The pie contest and pie auction are back at the Otisfield Fourth of July celebration.

Dress in red, white and blue to join in the parade on Friday, July 4. Enter a float, an antique vehicle, fire truck, decorate a bike or a baby stroller, or dress up and walk in the parade. Rain or shine.

Bake your pies in a disposable pan, labeled with the type of pie, your name and telephone number. First, second and third place ribbons will be awarded. Drop pies off at Spurr’s Corner Fire Station the morning of the parade.

All the fun starts at 7:30 a.m. with a free community breakfast at the Spurr’s Corner Church. Parade lineup starts at 9 a.m. south of Spurr’s Corner Fire Station, located on Route 121, in Cutler’s field. Parade time is 10 a.m. and it leads to the Spurr’s Corner Fire Station.

The fun continues at the fire station following the parade with a Fourth of July, red, white and blue water salute by the fire department, music, bake sale, watermelon, popsicles and water.

Bake sale items are welcome, drop them off at the Spurr’s Corner Fire Station the morning of the parade.

Pie contest and baked goods information is available by calling Beth at 627-4051. 2014 Otisfield Fourth of July t-shirts, adult and children sizes, will be available for purchase at the fire station. All proceeds raised are for a fire/rescue ATV.

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Summer kicks off with Lions breakfast

The July 4th activities in Lovell begin with the Lovell Lions Club breakfast at the Grange Hall on Friday, July 4, in North Lovell from 7 to 10 a.m. This always seems to be the kickoff for the summer season, and is one of the fundraisers for scholarships awarded at graduation from Fryeburg Academy. There will be plenty of pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon and coffee, so come one, come all, and support the Lions Club.

The Lewis Dana Hill Memorial Library will be holding their annual 4th of July Yard Sale at the library in North Lovell from 8 a.m. to noon. There will be books and cookies for sale, along with the other treasures. This is another event that signals the start of the summer season, so come and support the library and the

Lions Club.

The Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Softball Tournament scheduled for July 5 has been canceled for lack of support.

It was a great idea, but the 4th of July weekend is so busy for folks arriving for the summer season as well as local folks settling in for a great summer season.

On Tuesday, July 8, the United Church of Christ is holding their annual Thrift Shop Fashion Show. All the models will be wearing outfits that come from the Thrift Shop. It’s amazing how the ladies and gents come up with great ideas. The fun starts at 7 p.m., and an Ice Cream Social will be held afterward. This is a fun event and the public is very welcome.

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

Congrats to LRHS seniors

First of all, congratulations to the 2014 Senior Class of Lake Region High School. I hope all will go well with you all in whatever endeavors you attempt.

Don’t forget, if you want a delicious lobster roll ($10 each or three for $25) to help raise money for the BRAG Complex, go to Stevens Brook Elementary School at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 3. For more information, call Lyn Carter of Casco 408-2833.

This Sunday’s concert on the Village Green will be none other than Naples’ own singer, “Tux” Burke (he’s really good). He has earned awards with that velvet voice. He sings country, plus songs from the 50s and 60s. He’s easy on the ears, and easy on the eyes for the ladies. I’m sure his wife, Billie Lynn, (aka Mrs. Tux) won’t mind me saying so. So grab up the kids and visitors, pack a supper and take it to the green at 6 p.m. and relax and be cooler than in the house.

OK, everybody, listen up: don’t horse around with fireworks. Parental help is needed for the younger ones and the older ones too. Everyone says it will never happen to me, and then BOOM! No fingers, no hand or really bad burns. Please, please have a safe and wonderful 4th of July. There will be lots of folks around in the village for the parade and for the fireworks at dusk. Watch out for kids darting into traffic or turning traffic.

Some July birthdays are Phyllis Stanton, William Morton, Lincoln Wentworth and mine. I hope we all have spectacular days.

Lovell

by Ethel Gilmore-Hurst Lovell Correspondent 925-3226 ehurst3@yahoo.com will take place on Wednesday, July 9, at the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library at 7:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Matt Arsenault, who will be talking about the Sedges of Maine: Field Guide to the Cyperaceous. He is a botanist and ecologist with Stantec of Topsham. Matt will introduce the audience to the sedges, one of Maine most abundant plants, also known as grasses, and tell of their history and their beauty.

The Greater Lovell Land Trust’s next walk will be on Thursday, July 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the Chip Stockford Reserve, for a Full Moon Walk. There is nothing like taking a walk in the moonlight, especially when the moon is full. The docent will lead those attending into an evening of discovery, of the full moon, the sky and the sounds of the night.

The Kezar Lake Watershed Association will hold its 2014 Annual Meeting on Saturday, July 12, at the United Church of Christ. There will be coffee and donuts at 8:45 a.m., with the meeting starting at 9:30 a.m. Following the business meeting, New Hampshire resident John H. Cooley Jr., a senior biologist, will be the guest speaker. He will discuss the reason and concerns that caused the Loon Preservation Committee to be formed in 1975 in Moultonborough, N.H. The main concern of the LPC was the drastic reduction of the numbers of loons in the area. Much research has been accomplished, and now the mission is to restore the loon numbers in New Hampshire. It was because of Cooley’s vast experience with the loons that he was asked by the KLWSA to help them with their Loon Platform Project. The public is invited to attend.

The Fryeburg 4th of July

Parade will start from the main building at Fryeburg Academy at 10 a.m. Those taking part should be at the starting point at 9:30 a.m. Those with floats should line up at the Alumni Building for the 10 a.m. start.

Those bringing pies should bring them to Bradley Park from 10:30 to 11 a.m., when the judging will start. There will be entertainment, food and fun starting at the end of the parade. Come and enjoy this day when liberty was important. Prizes will be awarded.

The 4th of July weekend 2014 is a memorable time for me. It marks the 25 years I’ve been a resident of Lovell.

Twenty-five years ago, there was massive confusion in my little house, and today, the Monday before, I’m sitting at my computer writing this column. Who would have thought all those years ago that I’d be where I am today.

The last years here in Lovell have been a great adventure.

Every time I drive up Christian Hill Road and look to the left and see those beautiful mountains and all the trees as far as the eye can see, I feel blessed.

I can’t tell you how emotional I get when I think of the wonderful and unique people I have met and now call friends.

I found this out when Allan died; I had my heart attack and last year’s surgery. The people of Lovell, who live here year round, and those who just spend the summer with us are wonderful. Everyone loves Lovell and works hard to support it.

I never realized that it would be in a small town in Maine that I’d realize a dream of writing. Of course I was supposed to write the great American novel, but that wasn’t in the cards. But I do sit down on Monday morning and type away at my little column. This little column keeps me active

Area Events WATERFORD — The Socrates Cafe will meet on Monday, July 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Waterford Library. The topic is, “How Do We Protect Our Local Lakes and Ponds?

The moderator will be Connie Allen. Light refreshments and coffee will be provided. For more information, call 5836957.

The Bridgton Caregivers Support Group will meet Wednesday, July 9, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Bridgton Community Center. Respite care is no longer available while the group meets. If you need help problem-solving care for your person, or would like more information, please contact Ann O’Sullivan at SMAA, 1-800-427-7411, ext. 541.

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The Bridgton Community Band will rehearse for the sumLOVELL — The Greater Lovell Land Trust will offer a mer season at Stevens Brook Elementary School at 7 p.m. presentation by Matt Arsenault on the “Sedges of Maine,” on Wednesday, July 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library. A new field guide for identifying and OCKY IDGE UIDE ERVICE understanding the sedge species in Maine is now available for professional and amateur botanists alike. The Sedges of SMALL & LARGE Maine: A Field Guide to the Cyperaceae is meant to bridge MOUTH BASS, the gap between overly technical and overly simplified LAKE TROUT & SALMON manuals for identifying sedge species, one of Maine’s largest families of plants. The presenters will introduce the audience on Maine’s Lakes & Ponds to the intricate beauty and natural history of sedges in this STRIPERS & BLUEFISH informative talk. on the Coast of Maine

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For more information, e-mail Lily Bayrock at brickchurchtheatercamp@gmail.com • 16th —KLWA talk with Bonny Boatman, “The Uncommon Loon,” 7:30 p.m., Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library.

• 17th — GLLT Guided Walk, 10 a.m., Back Pond Reserve, Five Kezars.

• 17th — Fiddler Don Roy, 7:30 p.m., Brick Church for the Performing Arts. Tickets $10 adults, $5 children.

• 18th — Chicken/Pig Roast, Kezar Trailblazers Landowners Appreciation, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Lovell Athletic Field. This is a major fundraiser for the Kezar Trailblazers.

• 19th — Lovell Old Home Days 5K Race, 9:45 a.m., Lovell Athletic Field. Register online at www.Running4Free. com • 19th — Lovell Old Home Days Parade, runs along Route 5 through the center of town to Smarts Hill Road, ending at the Athletic Field.

• 19th — Lovell Old Home Days, follows parade at Lovell Athletic Field. Food, crafts and exhibits.

• 19th — Cow Chip Bingo at Lovell Athletic Field, sponsored by Lovell Rec. • 22nd — Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library Annual Meeting, guest speaker is author Helen Peppe, 7 p.m.

Public invited.

• 23rd — GLLT program with Birdie McGreavy, “Environmental Communication for Conservation,” 7:30 p.m., Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library.

• 24th — GLLT guided walk at Sucker Brook Outlet, 9 a.m.

• 24th — Mollyockett Chorus at The Brick Church for the Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m.

• 25th — GLLT program, “The Barred Owl,” 7 p.m., Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library.

• 30th — GLLT-sponsored poetry writing workshop with Judith Steinberg, 9 a.m., Hewnoaks Artists Colony.

• 31st — Guided walk on private property, meet 10 a.m. at Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library.

Monday, July 7. Wind musicians young and old are welcome.

Concerts will be held at the Bandstand beside Stevens Brook Elementary School on each Wednesday into August. For more information, call 647 5266.

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and young; God bless it and those who read it. If you read my article in the Land, Lake and Us, you know how I got here, but it’s the people who keep me here.

I’m hoping to settle down after the 4th and get busy doing interviews for The Road to Lovell which will tell the stories how others came to Lovell. That should keep me out of trouble. I love where I live and even with the pink flamingos still on the lawn, I love the people who keep me here.

Happy 4th of July.

On June 28 at 11:34 p.m., Adalynn Melanie Marie Jensen was born at Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H. She is the daughter of Shannon Brown and Michael Jensen of Tamworth N.H. She is the maternal granddaughter of Melanie Brown and Erik Heath of Tamworth. Her paternal grandmother is Robin Jensen of Fryeburg, and her grandfather is David Jensen of Weymouth, Mass. Adalynn is the great-granddaughter of Ethel Hurst of Lovell and the late Arthur and Abra Brown.

July events in Lovell Here’s what’s happening in July in the town of Lovell. I suggest you cut this out and put it on your refrigerator.

• 4th — Lions Club Breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m., Grange Hall.

• 4th — Lewis Dana Hill Library Flea Market & Cookie Sale, 8 a.m. to noon.

• 9th — GLLT talk with Matt Arsenault, “Sedges of Maine,” 7:30 p.m., Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library.

• 8th — Thrift Shop Fashion Show and Ice Cream Social, 7 p.m., Lovell United Church of Christ. Public invited.

• 10th — GLLT Guided Full Moon Walk, 7:30 p.m., Chip Stockford Preserve.

• 12th — KLWA Annual Meeting, 9 a.m., United Church of Christ, Route 5. Coffee and donuts served from 8:45 to 9:30 a.m.

• 13th — Lovell Historical Society Antique Sale & Auction, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Food and live music, live auction at 11 a.m.

• 14th — Summer Children’s Theater Camp at The Brick Church for the Performing Arts.

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P-Nut Theatre turns 20!

EAST CONWAY, N.H. — As July arrives, so does the 20th season of P-Nut Theatre Camp for Children.

According to founder and director, Neal Nutting, the name P-Nut Theatre originated from a combination of two things; the obvious “Peanut” meaning “small”, referring to the size of many of the campers that attend, but it was also named after his mother, Priscilla Nutting – P. Nut(ting).

While Neal’s father, Chester Nutting, worked to provide all the money, transportation and time (waiting outside each lesson) for all eight of their children to participate in the arts, at home, Priscilla, when not cooking and sewing, spent her time teaching and encouraging all the children to try many different arts.

Both of Neal’s parents, through their time and devotion, instilled in all their kids the importance of the arts in the lives of children (and adults) and Neal feels a genuine responsibility to continue to pass this importance on to all of his piano and voice students, as well as, to all the children attending P-Nut Theatre.

SET FOR 20TH SEASON — P-Nut Theatre Camp for Children is set to embark on its 20th season. Pictured are: front row (left to right), Delaney Dutton, Skyy Worster and Megan Story; middle row, Victoria Bryan, Madison Johnson, Leah Alkalay, Lillian Bryan and Rachel Story; back row, Danyele Kipfer, Audra BosakHarper, director Neal Nutting, Madison Burke, Anna Berry. acting, the kids attending camp also paint the sets and even design and create their own programs.

This year’s camp (which is sponsored by White Mountain Center for Creative Development) is being held at the East Conway Community Center

(just outside the Fryeburg/ East Conway line, near Sherman’s Farm) and runs for four separate weeks: July 7-11, July 14-18, July 21-25 and July 28-Aug. 1.

For more information and/ or to sign up your child, please call Neal Nutting at 207-935-4505.

Annie: Truly family-friendly

By Leigh Macmillen Hayes Taking the description of a family-friendly play to heart is the Murphy family of Bridgton.

For them, Lake Region Community Theatre’s summer musical, Annie, is a truly a family effort.

Eleven-year-old Fiona auditioned for Annie because she had seen a performance elsewhere and liked the songs and dances. Though she wasn’t looking for a big speaking part, she was cast as Molly. She may be a bit shy off stage, but shines under the lights. Her proud father, Kevin, says, “She’s doing a

great job with it. It’s a lot of fun to watch her do it.”

Karla Swanson-Murphy has loved theater forever.

“I was in shows all through high school with Dick Mayo and Jim Durrell,” she says.

Lake Region Community Theatre was originally part of the adult education program.

When it formed as a separate organization to promote community-based shows, Karla was a founding member. She served as president and treasurer for many years while she produced, acted, sang and worked backstage.

In 1997, while working on Oklahoma, she was invited

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to sing in a Christmas program at the Casco Village Church. Because he sings tenor, Kevin was also invited to be part of the concert. It just so happened that Karla needed a tenor to play Curly in Oklahoma and she encouraged him to audition. They began dating that December.

They married in 1999, and worked on a few shows along the way, including Once Upon a Mattress and The Sound of Music. If Kevin didn’t have a singing part, he’d work on sound. Both worked backstage. All that came to a halt when Fiona was born in 2003 and Colin in 2005.

The children took dance and gymnastics classes at Western Maine Dance Studio.

The first time Fiona was asked to perform, she chose not to.

Her dad says he was worried that she didn’t have the stage

bug. Since then, however, she has been in recitals.

For Annie, her parents have joined her. Kevin plays FDR, while Karla is Perkins, one of his Cabinet members.

Nine-year-old Colin also has a role. He’ll apprentice with Greg Watkins in the light and sound booth.

“I thought it would be fun so I wouldn’t have to just sit down and do nothing,” says Colin.

Annie is based on the book

by Thomas Meehan. With music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Martin Charnin, the musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

The show dates are July 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m., July 13 at 2 p.m., July 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. and July 20 at 2 p.m. All ANNIE, Page B

Engagement Mr. and Mrs. Dale A. Mitchell (Thelma Huntress) are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Mikkayla Lauren, to Evan Michael Kenney, son of Vicky Wilson and Peter Kenney.

Mikkayla and Evan have been on an adventure together since they met in first grade. By ninth grade they started their relationship. Both are graduates of Gray New-Gloucester High School, Class of 2010. They continued to stay strong while Mikkayla went on to the University of Maine at Orono, where she graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree in Child Development and Family Relations, with a concentration in Early Childhood Education. And Evan attended the United States Military Academy at West Point in New York, where he also graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army.

They will be married and continue their adventure together after their year-and-a-half long engagement (which Evan planned under the Magic Kingdom fireworks they watched from the Grand Floridian at Disney World on December 30, 2013) on June 28 at the all Souls Chapel in Poland.

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ATTENTION TO ALL ORGANIZATIONS! If you want your calendar listing/press released in our paper, you must send it in, a week before the event date, either by e-mailing us at bnews@roadrunner.com or mailing P.O. Box 244, Bridgton, ME 04009.

BRIDGTON Fri., July 4 — Yard Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Methodist Church, 214 Main St. Sat., July 5 — Friends of Bridgton Library Book Sale, 9 a.m. to noon, library courtyard.

Sun., July 6 — Food Ministry Distribution, 1 to 3 p.m., 402 Main St. FMI: 831-0737.

Mon.-Fri., July 7-11 — Free Summer Lunch for Youth, noon at Highland Lake Beach & Iredale Park, 12:15 p.m. at Sawyer Circle, 12:30 p.m. at Woods Pond Beach.

Rainy days, noon at Community Center.

Mon., July 7 — Bridgton Community Band rehearsal, 7 p.m., Stevens Brook Elementary School. Wind musicians young & old welcome. FMI: 647-5266.

Tue., July 8 — Summer Reading Registration starts, library.

Tue., July 8 — Friends of Bridgton Library, 1 p.m., library.

Tue., July 8 — Bridgton Literary Task Force, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Community Center. FMI: 939-7989.

Tue., July 8 — Harvest Hills meeting, 5:30 p.m., Community Center.

Wed., July 9 — Junior Naturalists program begins, 10:30 a.m., runs thru Aug. 20, library.

Wed., July 9 — Bridgton Caregiver Support Group, 1 p.m., Community Center. FMI: 1-800427-7411, ext. 541.

Wed., July 9 — Mystery Book Club, 2 p.m., read Jo Nesbo mystery from Harry Hole series, North Bridgton Library.

Fri., July 11 — Joy of Singing, 3 p.m., Community Center.

Fri., July 11 — Author Caroline Grimm discusses ­Beneath Freedom’s Wing, 3 p.m., library.

BROWNFIELD Sat., July 12 — Brownfield Lions Dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, Lions Den, Rtes. 5 & 113. FMI: 935-2911.

CASCO Sat., July 12 — Annual Flea Market & Auction Board, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Casco Village Church, Rte. 121, Casco Village.

DENMARK Fri., July 11 — Easy hike to Pine Mountain, Pinkham Notch, N.H. by Denmark Mountain Hikers, meet 8 a.m. at Denmark Congregational Church. FMI: 756-2247.

Sun., July 13 — Hiker Sunday at Denmark Church, 9 a.m. FMI: 756-2247.

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Historical Society Museum & Sat., July 12 — 43 North Denmark.

Bridgton. p.m., Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Farmhouse open for viewing, 1- Band, 8 p.m. to midnight, Jumpin’ Janes Senior Naples Food Pantry, 10 a.m. Library, Lovell.

4 p.m., Haskell Hill Rd. FMI: Waterford World’s Fairgrounds, Fitness, 9-10 a.m., Bridgton Town to 11:30 a.m., United Methodist Discovery Kids, 3 p.m., 583-2213.

Green St. Hall, No. High St. FMI: 647-2402, Church, Village Green. FMI: 595- Bridgton Community Center.

Wed., July 9 — 4-H Eco-Bot Sun., July 13 — Waterford 647-4134.

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Reading with Holly Dog, 3:30 Challenge into future of scip.m., Bridgton Library. ence, 3 p.m., library. FMI: Bible Study, 6 p.m., 583-2970.

Bridgton Community Wed., July 9 — Center.

Superhero Half-Mile Dash, Catherine’s Cupboard 5 p.m., meet at Town Food Pantry, 6 p.m.

Office.

Wednesdays, Standish Wed., July 9 — Annual Town Hall, Rte. 35.

5K Run By The Lake , 7 Volleyball, 6:30 to p.m., downtown Harrison.

8:30 p.m., Brownfield FMI: 408-510-4119.

Community Center.

A l c o h o l i c s LOVELL Anonymous, 7 to 8 p.m., Fri., July 4 — Annual Clyde Bailey Drop In Flea Market & Cookie Sale, Center, 224 Roosevelt Trail 8 a.m. to noon., Lewis Dana (Rte. 302), Casco.

Hill Library.

Tue., July 8 — Thrift THURSDAYS Shop Fashion Show & Bridgton Rotary Ice Cream Social, 7 p.m., Club, 7:15 a.m., Bridgton United Church of Christ, Alliance Church, Rte. 117.

Rte. 5.

Adult Children of Wed., July 9 — GLLT Alcoholics, 10 a.m., talk with Matt Arsenault on Waterford Library. life of sedges, 7:30 p.m., liStorytime, 10 a.m., brary.

Harrison Library, Harrison Thur., July 10 — GLLT Village.

Full Moon Walk, meet 7:30 Senior Wii Bowling, p.m. at Chip Stockford 10 to 11:30 a.m., Casco Reserve.

Community Center.

Sat., July 12 — Kezar Musical Storytime, PIANIST TO PERFORM AT CHAPEL — and worked with the wife of the late Russian Lake Watershed Assn.

10:30 a.m., Naples Library.

Classical pianist, Elan Sicroff, will be per- composer Thomas de Hartmann. Elan is Annual Meeting, 9:30 a.m., Book Discussion United Church of Christ, forming Sunday evening, July 6, at 7 p.m., in now completing a decade-long project to Group, 11 a.m. to noon, Rte. 5.

Soldiers Library, Hiram. the Twitchell Chapel on the campus of North record and perform de Hartmann’s collected Sun., July 13 — FMI: 625-4650.

Bridgton Academy. Suggested donation is works. Elan is an internationally-recognized Antique Sale & Auction by Gathering Place $10. Elan received his formal training at performer and interpreter of the GurdjieffLovell Historical Society, Support Group, noon, Juilliard and the Oberlin Conservatory.

While de Hartmann repertoire of sacred music, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lovell Bridgton Community acting music Director at the International, and brings to life in his performance the full Historical Society.

Center.

Academy for Continuous Education in span of de Hartmann’s contribution to 20th Knotty Knitters, noon NAPLES Sherborne, Gloustershire, England, Elan met century classical and sacred music. to 2 p.m., Soldiers Library, Sun., July 6 — Songo Hiram. Drop-ins welcome.

River Queen II two-hour FMI: 625-4650. cruise by Naples Lions World’s Fair Board, 2 p.m., fairStorytime for Preschoolers Adult Play Group, every othPinochle, 1 p.m., Bridgton Club, 7:30 p.m., Causeway. FMI: grounds. FMI: 595-1601. with Miss Liz, ages under five, er Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Community Center. www.songoriverqueen.net 10-11 a.m., Lovell Library.

Brownfield Community Center.

AREA EVENTS Brownfield Food Pantry, 1 Mon., July 7 — Friends of Knittervention, weekly knitPreschool Storytime, 10:30 to 5 p.m. third Thursdays, 701 Sat., July 5 — Log Race, 10 Naples Library, 1 p.m., library. ting circle, 10 a.m., North Bridgton a.m., Naples Library.

Pequawket Trl. FMI: 935-2333.

Tue., July 8 — Scrabble, 7 a.m., Hiram Bridge on Route 113, Library. All crafters welcome.

Mother Goose Story Time, Hiram.

Tai Chi Maine Set Practice, p.m., library.

Gathering Space, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Bridgton Library.

Sat., July 5 — Fish On Ice 2:30 to 4 p.m., Town Hall, No. Tue., July 8 — Sebago Lake noon, Raymond Village Church Bridgton Food Pantry, 11 High St., Bridgton.

Anglers Assn., 7 p.m., Naples with fisheries culturist, 11 a.m., Vestry. a.m. to 1 p.m., Methodist Church, Maine Wildlife Park, Rte. 26, Mother/Baby Cafe, free newTown Hall.

Preschool Storytime, 10 to 11 98 Main St. FMI: 647-4476. born care, 3 to 5 p.m., Windham Wed., July 9 — Let’s Talk Gray. a.m., Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Sebago Senior Luncheon, Wed., July 9 — DAV Mobile Assembly of God, 1051 Roosevelt About It, Arthur Conan Doyle’s Library. noon, Sebago Church of the Trl., Windham. FMI: 693-4678.

Hound of the Baskervilles, 1:30 to Service Office, 9 a.m. to 3:30 Children’s Program, 10:30 Nazarene. p.m., Conway Community Based Raymond Food Pantry, 4-6 3 p.m., library. a.m., Raymond Library.

Prayer & Meditation p.m., 2nd & 4th Thursdays, Lake Outpatient Clinic, Conway, N.H. Wed., July 9 — Edible Storytime, 10:30 a.m., North Time, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., First Region Baptist Church, 1273 Landscaping with Betsy-Ann FMI: 603-222-5788.

Bridgton Library.

Congregational Church, Bridgton. Main St. FMI: 232-5830.

Sat., July 12 — Outdoor Flea Golon, 6 to 7 p.m., library.

Old Town House Museum, Bridge, 1 p.m., Bridgton Market, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., beneCommunity Kettle, 5 p.m., Fri., July 11 — Weather open 1 to 3 p.m. thru end of sum- Community Center. fits Chatham Historical Society, Bridgton Community Center.

Wonders with WGME’s meterolmer, Waterford.

Games Seniors Play, 1-3 No Table Tennis July 3 due to ogist Charlie Lopresti, noon to 1 one mile from Stow Corner Store, Bridge, 1 p.m., Fryeburg Park p.m. (except Senior Social Day), fireworks display, o/w 5-8 p.m., Chatham, N.H. FMI: 603-939p.m., library. & Rec, Bradley St., Fryeburg. Harrison Fire Station Community Bridgton Town Hall, No. High St., Sat., July 12 — Annual 2446.

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Room. FMI: 583-2241.

Sat., July 12 — Meet the all welcome. Equipment provided Library Yard Sale, 8 a.m. to 2 The Food Basket and Kyrie’s Mah Jongg, 6 p.m., Naples free, 7 tables.

Gems of Route 26, 11 a.m., Maine p.m., library.

Kitchen, every other Monday, 1 Library.

Wildlife Park, Route 26, Gray.

Bingo, doors open 5:30 p.m., Harrison Food Pantry, 6 to early birds 6:30 p.m., regular play RAYMOND Sat., July 12 — Oxford Hills to 3 p.m., Naples Town Hall gym.

7:30 p.m., Seventh-Day Adventist 7 p.m., St. Joseph Church, 225 So. Wed., July 9 — Experiment Honey Bee Club, 1 p.m., Oxford FMI: 615-3226.

Waterford Farmers’ Market, Church, 2 Naples Rd. FMI: 583- High St., Bridgton. Ends Aug. 21. for kids: create your own goo, County Extension, 9 Olson Rd., 2 to 5 p.m., Waterford Common. 6178.

10:30 a.m., library.

So. Paris.

Al-Anon, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., Cribbage, 2 p.m., Bridgton AA Step Mtgs., 7 p.m., Open Meeting, newcomers welSun., July 13 — Annual Community Center.

Clyde Bailey Drop In Center, 224 come, Naples Methodist Church, Library Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 ONGOING WEEKLY Mousepaint Storytime, 2:30 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302), Casco. Village Green. p.m., library. to 4 p.m., Lovell Library.

Al-Anon, 7:30 p.m., St. Joseph DAILY AA Meeting, 7 to 8:30 p.m., SEBAGO Sebago Food Pantry, Church, 225 High St., Bridgton.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Lovell Church of Christ, Rte. 5.

Sat., July 12 — Craft & Bake Nazarene Church, Rte. 114, secWEDNESDAYS Narcotics Anonymous Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., North 9 a.m., Clyde Bailey Drop In ond Mondays, 3 to 7 p.m.

Well Woman Clinic, by appt., Women’s Meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., Sebago Methodist Church, Rte. Center, 224 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. Casco Food Pantry, 6 to 7 free, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Birth House, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 302), Casco.

114. Crafters wanted.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon p.m. third Monday of month, Bridgton. FMI: 647-5968, ext. Sweden Rd. (Rte. 93) off Rte. WATERFORD to 1 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Casco Alliance Church. FMI: 344- 108.

302, Bridgton.

Mon., July 7 — Socrates Cafe, Church, Sweden Rd., Bridgton. 5370.

Jumpin’ Janes Senior AA Ladies Step-Meeting, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., library.

Waterford Bridge Group, Fitness, 9-10 a.m., Bridgton Town 7 a.m. & 7 p.m., Clyde Bailey O/D Thur., July 10 — Waterford every 4th Monday, 6:30 p.m., li- Hall, No. High St. FMI: 647-2402, Center, 224 Roosevelt Trail, (Rte. MONDAYS Historical Society program, brary.

647-4134.

302) So. Casco.

Free Tai Chi in the Park, “Reflections on the Five Kezars,” Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m.

Lovell Farmers’ Market, 9 9 a.m., Bicentennial Park, FRIDAYS 7 p.m., No. Waterford Church.

Bridgton Community Center, 15 a.m. to 1 p.m., Rte. 5. FMI: 452Jumpin’ Janes Senior Depot St. ODLH 2772.

Fitness, 9-10 a.m., Bridgton Town Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Casco/Naples/Raymond American Legion Post #155 Cribbage, 9 a.m. to noon, Hall, No. High St. FMI: 647-2402, Clyde Bailey Drop In Center, 224 Charlotte Hobbs Memorial 647-4134.

WED.: Fri., July 4th Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302), Casco. Library, Lovell.

BINGO Parents & Children Activity TUESDAYS Sweden Food Pantry, 11 a.m. Group, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Casco THURS.: Jeanette’s Free Clothing to 1 p.m. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, Community Center.

OPEN DARTS Closet, 9 to 11:30 a.m., First Sweden Church basement, 137 Harrison Farmers’ Market, Congregational Church, Bridgton. Bridgton Rd. FMI: 647-4429, 1 to 5 p.m., Rte. 117 headed toJuly 4th • 8 to 11 a.m.

Sebago Food Pantry and 647-5399. ward Bridgton.

Closet, Nazarene Gathering Place Support Bloody Mary & Mimosa Breakfast Clothes Bingo, 6:30 p.m., ends July Church, Rte. 114, 4th Tuesdays 9- Group, noon, Bridgton 25, Fryeburg/Lovell VFW Post Open to Adults $7* – Kids under 10 $4 11 a.m. & 5-7 p.m.; clothes clos- Community Center. #6783, Lovell. FMI: 935-2895. the public * Does not include alcholic beverages et Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. FMI: Senior Lunch, noon, Bridgton Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m.

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Community Center.

Bridgton Community Center, 15 Coming Aug. 17th Sat., July 5th Chickadee Quilters, 9:30 a.m., Harrison Historical Society, Depot St. ODLH Bridgton Community Center. museum & farmhouse on Haskell 7-11 p.m. • No cover SATURDAYS 12-5 p.m.

Tai Chi Maine New Hill Rd. open for viewing 1-4 p.m.

Bridgton Farmers’ Market, Tickets available Beginners’ Classes, 9:30 to 11 thru Aug. 27. now a.m., Town Hall, No. High St., Knitting Group, 1 to 3:30 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Depot Street.

Lovell Farmers’ Market, 9 Hall Rental • 693-6285 a.m. to 1 p.m., behind Charlotte Route 11 Naples, ME 693-6285 Hobbs Memorial Library, Lovell. check out our website at: americanlegionpost155.com AA Beginner’s & Group Best & Biggest Breakfast anywhere Mtgs., 7 to 8 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 224 Roosevelt Trail, (Rte. 302) So. Casco.

SUNDAYS Open House, 2-4 p.m., thru July and August (except Aug. 17), Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple St., West Paris.

Adult Basketball, 6 p.m., Town Hall, No. High St., Full Convenience Store • Beverages & More • ATM Bridgton.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., Harrison Congregational Church, corner Route 117 and Dawes Hill Rd.

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Concert listings

Arts Calendar

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of Annie at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with a 2 p.m. Sunday matinee. The cast includes more than 30 people ages 8 and up in this musical based on the comic strip, Little Orphan Annie. Tickets are $16 for adults, $12 for children 12 and under.

Friday, July 11 You’re sure to have your favorite rock-pool creature when you watch the play, The Selfish Shellfish, a play for all the family, at 7:30 p.m. at Deertrees Theatre, Deertrees Road, Harrison. FMI: 583-6747.

Saturday, July 12 Burlesque is back at the Denmark Arts Center, 50 West Main Street, Denmark, when Emcee Vanilla HoneyBush and 10-plus dancers put on a stripped-down evening from Maine’s newest burlesque troupe. There’ll be feather fan dances and classic vaudeville numbers to drag queens and striptease. Show time is 7:30 p.m., and a $10 donation is suggested. FMI: 452-2412.

The ever-popular Beatles for Sale returns to Deertrees Theatre, Deertrees Road, Harrison, at 7:30 p.m., bringing with them truly electrifying performances inspired by the Fab Four. FMI: 5836747.

Sunday, July 13 Relax at the Naples Concert on the Village Green at 6 p.m. in Naples Village with keyboardist Patrick Freeman in his first time on the Village Green.

Come join producer Dan Adams, director Morgan Nichols for a Maine-loving ode to cinema, a film called How to Make Movies at Home, at 7:30 p.m. at the Denmark Arts Center, 50 West Main Street, Denmark. A $5 donation is suggested. The film is set in a fictional Maine town that is cast as the location for a new TV show.

FMI: 452-2412.

Saturday, July 15 The Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival, in its 42nd season, begins with a 7:30 p.m. Beethoven Fest performed by the Beethoven Symphony and Orchestra. The festival runs through Aug. 12 at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison. For reservations, call 583-6747.

The Bradley Park Concert Series continues with recording artist Cormac McCarthy at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, July 16 The International Musical Arts Institute returns to Fryeburg for a Classical Chamber Music Concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at Fryeburg Academy.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and students. FMI: 603447-4737.

Thursday, July 17 Free admission comes with the Stone Mountain Arts Center’s Waltzing for Dreamers Show, featuring folk music by Suzzy Roche and Lucy Wainwright Roche. Show time is 8 p.m. at the Arts Center, located at 695 Dugway Road in Brownfield. FMI: 935-7292.

Arts Jubilee starts off the five-week summer concert series at Cranmore Mountain, North Conway, N.H., with the Beatlemainia Stage Show starring Ceili Rain’s Bob Halligan Jr. as Paul McCartney. Find them at the base of the North Slope at Cranmore Mountain at 7 p.m., with an early concert performance beginning at 6 p.m. Cost is $10, seniors $8, students $5 and kids 12 and under are free. FMI: 1-800-Sun-n-Ski. Thursday-Saturday, July 17-19 The Mainstage Reader’s Theatre will provide an evening of good humor in the well-known Reader’s Theatre style, at 7:30 p.m. each evening at the Denmark Arts Center, 50 West Main Street, Denmark. Suggested donation is $10. FMI: 452-2412.

Friday, July 18 Music at the Meetinghouse returns to the Lord’s Hill Meeting House in Effingham, N.H., when Pat O’Brien will perform traditional Irish and American folk music. FMI: 603-539-4071.

Friday-Sunday, July 18-20 The Originals present the Maine premiere of Snake in the Grass, a thriller by Alan Ayckbourn, at Saco River Theatre in Bar Mills. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with a 2 p.m.

Sunday matinee. The show will be repeated with the same times the next weekend, July 24-26. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for students and seniors. July 18 and 24 are pay-what-you-can. FMI: 929-5412.

The Lake Region Community Theatre presents its production of Annie at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with a 2 p.m. Sunday matinee. The cast includes more than 30 people ages 8 and up in this musical based on the comic strip, Little Orphan Annie. Tickets are $16 for adults, $12 for children 12 and under.

Sunday, July 20 Relax at the Naples Concert on the Village Green at 6 p.m. in Naples Village with the Paul & Ellen Duo, playing country and blues tunes.

Tuesday, July 22 An Evening with Marc Cohn is a fundraiser for the Mountain Top Music Center, offered at 8 p.m. at the Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road, Brownfield. FMI: 9.35-7292.

The Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival, in its 42nd season, continues with a 7:30 p.m. Fun and Fancies concert with music

by Gordan Jacob. The festival runs through Aug. 12 at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison. For reservations, call 583-6747.

The Bradley Park Concert Series continues with The Rollins, Tyoe and Hobson Band at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, July 23 The Met Opera HD Summer Encore Series presents the Baroque pastiche, The Enchanted Island at 7:30 p.m. at the Leura HIll Eastman Performing Arts Center in Fryeburg. Tickets are $18 adults, $15 seniors, and $10 students.

Thursday, July 24 The next Concerts by the Lake series at the Noble House Inn, Highland Road, Bridgton, features Jesse Terry at 7:30 p.m.

The Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival, in its 42nd season, offers a 1 p.m. community concert at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, Main Street, South Paris. Tickets are $4 adults, $2 children, free to LOOK participants.

Saturday, July 26 Local favorites The Mollyocket Chorus bring their signature a capella harmonies to the Denmark Arts Center, 50 West Main Street, Denmark. Their show, called Big Hair, reprises some great barbershop harmonies from the golden age of American music. A $10 donation is suggested.

The Arts Jubilee concert series continues at Cranmore Mountain, North Conway, N.H., with the Don Campbell Band at the base of the North Slope at Cranmore Mountain at 7 p.m.

An early concert performance is offered at 6 p.m. Cost is $10, seniors $8, students $5 and kids 12 and under are free. FMI: 1-800Sun-n-Ski.

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STRIPWRECKED BURLESQUE at the Denmark Arts Center on Saturday, July 12 at 7:30 p.m. Suggested donation $10 at the door.

Summertime soiree at DAC

DENMARK — Join Emcee Vanilla HoneyBush and 10-plus dancers for a stripped-down evening of fun from Maine’s newest Burlesque troupe Stripwrecked Burlesque on Saturday, July 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Denmark Arts Center.

Suggested donation, $10, at the door.

Special guests include Vivian Vice (of Whistlebait Burlesque), and Tiffany StrangeBeauty Tutor (of the Hoop Vixzens).

Imported to the United States from Victorian England in 1860, burlesque’s semi-erotic performances focus more on the “tease” than the “strip,” with an emphasis on entertainment. A distant (and perhaps shyer) cousin to modern stripclub shows, Victorian-age burlesque saw increasing popularity in the 20s and 30s, until a crackdown on burlesque clubs in the 40s perpetuated its demise.

It was not until the new millennium that hipsters, with the ravenous need to appropriate vanished cultures, rediscovered burlesque alongside turntables, Polaroids and the Edison bulb.

With a sold out show last year, The Denmark Arts Center invites Stripwrecked Burlesque for their chance to strut their stuff. Expect feather fan dances, classic vaudeville acts, drag queens and striptease, but not necessarily in that order!

The annual burlesque night at the DAC has become a one-of-a-kind attraction, so reserve your tickets today! Call the DAC at 452-2412 or visit denmarkarts.org for more information.

(Continued from Page B) Kezars,” with speakers from each of the lakes who will talk about settlement and summer visitors. There will be potluck refreshments after the meeting. Beginning on Monday, July 7, the Old Town House Museum will be open every Monday in the summer, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Full Moon Guided Walk in Lovell

LOVELL — A Full Moon Guided Walk will be held Thursday, July 10, at 7:30 p.m. at Chip Stockford Reserve (The full moon rises at 6:30 p.m.). Night walks offer a unique opportunity to experience the natural world in a whole new light, in this case by the light of the moon. Join the docents for an evening investigation of the moon, the sky above, and the sounds of a nighttime forest. This walk will include sensory activities to help participants feel more comfortable, aware, and alert in the darkness. Activity level: moderate, with some uneven terrain with limited visibility. Call the Greater Lovell Land Trust, 925-1056, or email info@gllt.org for more information.

Brownfield Lions Dance July 12

BROWNFIELD — The Brownfield Lions Club will hold a dance on Saturday, July 12, from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Lions Den, Rtes. 5 and 113 in Brownfield. Music will be by Deejay Don for this 21 and older dance, which is BYOB. Cost is $10; there will be a 50/50 and a bottle raffle, and proceeds will benefit the Brownfield Lions Community Projects Fund. For more information, call Earl at 935-2911.

SOUTH PARIS — The Oxford Hills Honey Bee Club will hold a workshop on Saturday, July 12, at 1 p.m. at the Oxford County Extension Center, 9 Olson Road, South Paris. The topic will be taking off honey supers. Weather permitting, they will be opening the Curtis Whitman hive, so bring your veils. The public is welcome. For more information, contact Kevin at farrout@roadrunner.com

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Harvest Gold Gallery in Center Lovell will hold their 13th annual Artist Reception & Open House from 3 to 6 p.m., with hors d’oeuvres, wine and sparkling water. FMI: 925-6502.

Saturday, July 12 The 47th Norway Arts Festival will fill Main Street, Norway, with fine artwork and photography from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A Mini Art Sale will be offered from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Naples Library. Matted paintings donated by local artists will be on display and for sale in the town gym.

Saturday-Sunday, July 12-13 The North Conway Public Library will be hosting a twoday Outdoor Art & Craft Sale in conjunction with their gigantic annual book sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. FMI: 603356-2961.

The Chickadee Quilt Show, in its 35th year, takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Stevens Brook Elementary School in Bridgton. Over 100 quilts will be on display. FMI: 6475197, 693-3854.

Tuesday, July 15 Paintings by Robert Casper is the current exhibit at The Pace Galleries of Art, located inside the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center in Fryeburg. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

Saturday, July 19 The Bridgton Art Guild will hold its popular Art in the Park art show in beautiful Shorey Park beside Highland Lake in Bridgton. The annual event draws many visitors who come to view fine art by over 50 artists. FMI: 6472787.

Friday, July 25 The gallery opening for artist Anne Buckwalter’s Artillery Park exhibit takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Denmark Arts Center, 50 West Main Street, Denmark. Her intensely detailed illustrations depict obscure competitions, esoteric rituals and domestic scenes. FMI: 452-2412.

Saturday, July 26 Naples for the Arts and Lake Region businesses present their annual Arts and Crafts Festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Causeway in Naples. Along with arts and crafts will be live entertainment all day at the Amphitheater, sections for health and wellness and animals, children’s entertainment and face painting.

Bridgton artist Maya Kuvaja will offer a mixed-media workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Denmark Arts Center, 50 West Main Street, Denmark. A $10 donation is suggested. FMI: 452-2412. She transfers images to different surfaces, then layers on acrylic painting to achieve unexpected results.

Sunday, July 27 There’ll be plenty of arts and crafts, entertainment and food at the Moore Park Art Show, held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Moore Park in South Paris, at the corner of Route 26 and Main Street. FMI: 824-3575.

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Event a big success RAYMOND — This past Saturday, June 28, hundreds of people took advantage of the great Maine summer weather to come shop the Raymond Village Community Church’s annual Yard Sale and Flea Market.

“Each year, the sale gets just that much bigger,” said Rolf Olsen, event coordinator. “Shoppers got some great bargains and the programs of our church got a big boost financially — a real winwin!”

Buys of the day included some unusual and hard-tofind antique tools and a rare and desirable 1911 edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica.

The Yard Sale and Flea Market will be back again next June — bigger and better than ever!

Raymond Village Community Church is a United Church of Christ congregation. It is a diverse faith community embracing tolerance, committed to missions and outreach, singing joyfully, and welcoming all people no matter where they are on their faith journey.

For more information about RVCC, contact Rev. Nancy CLOWNING AROUND — Lois Waldron visits with clowns “Hugs” and “Star” (a/k/a Foran, Pastor, at 655-7749 or Carl and Sue Hodge) at the Raymond Village Community Church Yard Sale & Flea Market silent auction table this past Saturday, June 28. revnancy@rvccme.org.

GRILLMASTER — Andy Morrison serves up items off the grill during the Raymond Village Community Church’s Yard Sale and Flea Market this past Saturday.

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July 3, 2014, The Bridgton News, Page C

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Off to the races July 4: 4 On The Fourth, Bridgton

If you planned to run in the 38th annual 4 On The Fourth in Bridgton but have yet to register, you are out of luck.

As of Wednesday morning, Race Director Jim Cossey said just 50 bibs remained to be sold. By 11:30 a.m., Cossey contacted The News reporting all remaining bibs had been sold, thus closing registration. The race field is capped at 2,100. Check the website at www.fouronthefourth.com for the latest news.

The race begins at 8 a.m. on Friday, July 4, on Main Street, near Food City. The field includes entrants from 37 states and the District of Columbia and 13 other countries.

July 9: Run by the Lake 5K

The 12th Annual Run by the Lake 5K, part of the Harrison Old Home Days festivities, will take place on Wednesday, July 9 at 7 p.m., rain or shine. The Town of Harrison Parks and Recreation Department is once again putting on this amazing event to benefit many year-round Pre-K through senior citizen special activities.

Cost is $18 ($3 off for Harrison residents). The outand-back course is along Route 117.

Free t-shirts to the first 100 preregistered racers!

Registration forms can be found at the Harrison Town Office and local area stores/libraries (or you can download it from the Town of Harrison website). These can be turned in at the town office. Register online at the Town of Harrison website: www.harrisonmaine.org under “Recreation”, “5K”, and see link to www.running4free. com The event also includes a new “Superhero Half-Mile Dash.” The dash will take place at 5 p.m. at the Harrison Town Office (20 Front Street) before the 12th Annual 5K Run By the Lake. Children between the ages of 2-10 can participate. The mission: a half-mile dash along back streets in downtown Harrison. The theme: dress as your favorite superhero and be empowered to dash through the finish line! Free t-shirts to the first 25 registered superheroes. Registration: $10 per superhero ($8 for each additional superhero from the same family).

July 19: Old Home Days 5K, Lovell

The 10th Annual Lovell Old Home Days 5K Run will be held on Saturday, July 19, at 9:45 a.m. Runners race through Lovell Village toward the Athletic Field.

The first 100 registered runners will receive a commemorative t-shirt designed

by Fryeburg Academy student Alison Upton, while the top male and female finishers receive an award designed by Conway glassblower Nathan Macomber. Other prizes will be given to winners of various age groups. Poland Spring is providing water for runners on the course and at the finish line where there will be refreshments and random prizes.

Timing is provided by 5k Sports Race Management of Portland.

Proceeds benefit the Lovell Recreation Department and the Old Home Days Parade.

The popular Lollipop Youth Race kicks off the day’s activities.

Prior to July 12, the entry fee is $13 and then $18 through race day. Runners may register online at www.

Running4free.com or download an entry form at www. lovell5k.com. Contact Race Director Stan Tupaj at 9251500 or stan@fairpoint.net.

July 19: Sebago Days Fun Walk/Run

The Sebago Days 2-Mile Family Fun Walk/Run will take place on Saturday, July 19 at 8 a.m.

The day opens with a Toddler 50-Yard Dash at 7:55 a.m. There is no fee for the dash.

Race entry is $10. For a registration form, either stop by Jordan’s Store in East Sebago or contact Race Directors Marie and Jeff Cutting by e-mail at cutfam5@ roadrunner.com or call 787-3819.

Registration on the day of the event: 7 to 7:45 a.m. at the start line located at the intersection of Routes 114 and 11 across from Sebago Elementary School.

The two-mile course is an out-and-back on Route 11.

T-shirts go to the first 75 preregistered entrants. T-shirt sizes may be limited so preregister early for best selection.

Medals awarded in the following male and female categories: overall, 10 and under, 11-13, 14-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over.

July 26: Casco Day Country Run

The 36th Annual Casco Day Country Run four-miler will be held on Saturday, July 26 at 9:30 a.m. The race is sponsored by the Casco Fire Association.

Registration will be taken the day of the race between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. at the Casco Community Center on Route 121 in Casco Village. All contestants are required to check in at registration prior to the start of the race, even if they are preregistered. The first 250 pre-registrants will receive a Casco Days Road Race t-shirt. Please note you must register before July 21 in order to ensure receiving a t-shirt. Cost is $18 before July 21 and $23 after July 21 to race day. Register online at www.cascodays.com RACE DATES, Page C

RAFFLE WINNER — Winner of the 2014 Fryeburg Fish & Game Association Shotgun Raffle is Barry Woodbrey (center). Presenting Barry with the Benelli Super Nova is Ian Tait, Association vice president (left), and Don Wentworth, Association secretary (right).

Nick Quasnitschka wins annual Ridge Run, Walk A perfect Maine June morning was the setting for 58 enthusiastic supporters of the Veteran Equine Therapy program at Equine Journeys at Ring Farm.

A Bridgton Police Department cruiser led the pack when race official Jim Quinn started the group off.

Runners and walkers enjoyed the scenic and extremely challenging route, which included dirt and tar roads and an epic one-mile uphill climb. Several family groups included three generations, and one lovely dog, Belle Hohmann, completed the course wearing her official #46.

Nick Quasnitschka finished in first place with a time of 22:02, a comfort-

able lead over second place runner, Eric Martin, who logged a time of 23:39. Ryan Stockwell, age 12, finished in third place. Germaine Earle-Cruickshank was first female to cross the finish line, and Karen Levesque was the first place Masters Female/second place female, with Lauren Mills the third female to cross the finish line. Cindy Stockwell was second Masters Female.

Brian Ladd was the first place Masters male to finish; Cameron Lorrain was second Masters male.

Six youngsters finished the race and all received New Balance water bottles as a prize. They were Anya and Emma Chadbourne, Autumn and Royce Lopez, Matthew

Valhose and Wesley Martin.

The largest family group was the Earle-Cruickshank crew of six. The oldest to finish was Tom Chadbourne.

Many community businesses generously support the race. Water was supplied by Poland Spring. Paris Farmers Union donated publicity on their sign and a prize. Other prizes were donated by Shawnee Peak, New Balance, Mark’s Lawn and Garden, The Bridgton Drive-In, Water Works Car Wash, the Dragonfly Room, Zen A Hair Salon, Food City, Hannaford and the Market Basket.

It was a great day for the veterans therapy program and for all the participants at the event.

The Lake Region Sailing Club racing season, sponsored

by Lake Region Physical Therapy, has begun!

Join anytime! The club races on Tuesday evenings at 5 p.m. and five Saturdays throughout the summer. Dues are $50 or $60 (single boat or multiple boats) for the entire season and includes trophies! First race is free! Call one of us for the paperwork, or see us at a race.

All sizes and classes of sailboats are welcome.

Join the group this Saturday, July 5 for the Searles Regatta.

A skipper’s meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Gazebo in the Harrison town park, with the race scheduled at 2 p.m.

Course descriptions will be available at the skipper’s meeting. Staggered start times. Or, meet at the starting line by 2 p.m. in Harrison Bay. A potluck will be held after the races at the Gazebo and before the awards are presented. Please bring something to share for the potluck…good times!

Tuesday night series 10 races: June 24 through Aug. 26 Saturday races Searles Regatta, July 5, 2 p.m. start time, Harrison Bay. Jay Lavey Memorial Race, July 26 Dave Thompson Memorial Race, Aug. 9 Anchorage Regatta, Aug. 30 Bray’s Cup, Sept. 6

ON THEIR WAY — Runners and walkers head out on the annual Equine Journeys Ridge Run and Walk held in North Bridgton this past Saturday. Proceeds benefit an equine therapy program for veterans.

Chip shots from the fairways Bridgton Highlands The Ladies tournament for June 11 week was a scramble, followed by a luncheon and opening meeting.

The winning team, with a score of 43, consisted of Elaine Tinker, Pauline Elmer, and Yvonne Gluck.

Three teams tied for second place, with a score of 44.

To break the tie, cards were matched. Winning second place was Linda Munger, Pat Brandenberger, Vivian Howard and Ginny Grondin.

The pot was won by Pat Brandenberger for the best tropical outfit.

The June 18 tournament was “Low Gross, Low Net.” First low gross winner was Carolyn Stanhope. Second low gross winner was Elaine Tinker. Three ladies tied for low net — Pauline Elmer, Kathy Blanchard and Yvonne Gluck.

The pot was won by Vivian Howard. She had the fewest putts (15) for the round for nine holes!

Lake Kezar CC, Lovell In Tuesday Social League play: June 3: First place to Gene LeBlanc, Jan Maczuba, Glen DeCarteret and Ed Jilek with a score of 94; second place to Bill Wapinski, Mike Tarantino, Mike Caron and Dave Mills.

Closest to the pin: Jan Maczuba on Hole 5 at 4-feet, 4-inches; and Paul Means on

Hole 16 at 19-feet, 3-inches.

Greenie: Team 3, Art Duggan, Bob Gallagher, George Basset and Paul Means.

June 10: First place to

Dick Trapani, Peter Malia, Mike Tarantino and Ed Jilek with a score of 94; second place to Mike Caron, Harry Roberts and Paul Means.

Closest to the pin: Dick

Trapani recorded both marks — Hole 5 at 7-feet, 8-inches and Hole 16 at 8-feet, 1inch.

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CONTINUING A TRADITION — This past Monday, the Bethel Area Chamber held its 25th Anniversary Golf Classic. The Chalmers Group (used to be Chalmers Insurance) has had a team in the tournament every year for 25 years! Playing as a combined team this year, representing the Chalmers Group and the Market Basket, were (left to right) Bob Holden, Wayne Kuvaja, Eric Eddy and Jake Huntress. The foursome shot a 54 in this scramble format tourney to take home the title.

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Freedom of the Hills Bear Mtn. hike

“I dream of hiking into my old age,” — Marlyn Doan Author of Starting Small in the Wilderness

By Allen Crabtree Guest Writer “Is the trail that goes up Bear Mountain marked?” I asked.

“Look for an old bumper from a Pontiac or a Mercury,” said Denmark Mountain Hiker Richard Elliott. “When we climbed it last month, that was the only indication of a trail — there are no trail markers. It starts somewhere on the north end of Bear Pond, across the road from the pond.”

Richard was right on the money with his description.

The trail for Bear Mountain in South Waterford starts without a trail marker or kiosk on the northwest end of the cliffs that loom over Bear Pond. It can only be picked out with a careful scan of the steep hillside across the Waterford Flat road from the north end of Bear Pond. It is a very steep, very slippery trail that climbs straight up from the road. The trail is not marked. It is used by the campers from Camp Wigwam on Bear Pond and is only slightly more than bushwhacking. There are no switchbacks and there are likely to be trees across the trail here and there.

At the top of the first short steep section, the slope leveled out but there was a spider web of trails and skid roads, none of them marked. By picking the most worn trails and heading uphill on a long traverse to the south for about a half-mile, hikers will arrive at a nice ledge overlooking Bear Pond. There were great views to the west. I never did find the old car bumper at the trailhead that Richard talked about — perhaps it now has an honored spot above someone’s fireplace mantle.

Steve Pinkham in his Mountains of Maine says this about Bear Mountain: “This mountain, with its rocky, precipitous western ledge, rises steeply from Bear Pond in South Waterford. In the early years of the village, a large bear was trapped and killed while it was attempting to swim across the pond, and the incident inspired the name for both the pond and the mountain.”

Pinkham continues: “An

early carriage road led over the mountain, and it was a common pastime for folks to drive their carriages to the top on Sundays to enjoy the view and eat a picnic lunch.

In 1853, the local folks built an 80-foot wooden tower at the summit to create an even better vantage point. A hiking trail was also constructed on the south side for those wanting to ascend without a vehicle. Later, the carriage road on the south side of the mountain was improved so cars could reach the top…”

The wooden tower is now gone, but the old carriage road is still there and ascends Bear Mountain from the east. It is now paved and is on private land. The road leads to a nice home at the summit with great views, but it is privately owned and the land around the home is posted against trespassers. Hikers climbing Bear Mountain should respect the homeowners’ wishes and go back down the same way they climbed the mountain rather than cross their land.

Hiking on Bear Mountain is with the permission of the private landowners and their rights should be respected — leave no trash, light no fires, do not camp overnight.

Bear Mountain is a common name for mountains around the country, and even in Oxford County there are five of them. The four other Bear Mountains in Oxford County are Canton’s Little Bear Mountain (1,096-feet), Buckfield’s Bear Mountain (1,204-feet), and Gilead’s Bear Mountain (3,186-feet) and Little Bear Mountain (1,903-feet).

The cliffs of the South Waterford Bear Mountain are home to a nesting pair of peregrine falcons, and the birds can easily be observed from the Waterford Flats road at the base of the cliffs swooping and soaring on the mountain air. Peregrines are the fastest bird on earth and can exceed 200 mph on its hunting dives. According to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, the name peregrine means “wanderer,” and northern-nesting peregrines are among North America’s long-distance migratory species, traveling as much as 10,000 miles a year. Peregrines mate for life and usually return to the same nesting spot each year.

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View of Bear Pond from Bear Mountain west ledges.

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Denmark Mountain Hikers pose for a group picture after reaching the summit of Bear Mountain.

This species was once federally protected, but have made a strong recovery since this 1970 listing, and it is now a joy to observe these free-flying monarchs of the air. The hiking trail up Bear Mountain does not go anywhere near the peregrine’s nest. If it did I wouldn’t be telling you about it.

The Denmark Mountain Hikers have climbed Bear Mountain twice and found the trail difficult to negotiate and to follow. With patience and keeping an eye open to follow the sometime faint traces of a trail, the reward of the views from atop the Bear Mountain ledges make the effort worthwhile.

Hike facts Bear Mountain is in Oxford County, South Waterford, ME. Difficulty – Easy Hiking distance – 0.6 miles to summit Hiking times – 45 minutes to summit Elevation – 1,070 feet Vertical gain – 317 feet Topographic Map – USGS Waterford Flat 7.5-minute quad Directions to the Trailhead — Take Route 37 north from Bridgton or Route 35 north from Harrison toward South Waterford. Bear Pond is on the left (west) at the intersection of these two routes, and the cliffs of Bear Mountain loom on the right (east) of the road. From the intersection follow the road along the shore of Bear Pond to the north past a parking area on the left side of the road at 0.6 miles for 10 to 12 cars. There is a nice view of the peregrine falcon nesting site on the ledges from here.

There is another place for two to three cars another 0.1 miles further north. Just as the road begins to curve to the right away from the shore of the pond at 0.8 miles from the junction of Routes 35 and 37 the trail to Bear Mountain begins on the right, up a steep hillside. It is about opposite a small gray garage on the shore side of the road.

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Trail information — The trail up Bear Mountain to the ledge overlook is not marked nor maintained. There are no switchbacks nor stone steps, and expect to find numerous trees across the trail. There is a spider web of faint trails on the hillside, so finding the right one to the ledge overlook can be a challenge.

Respect the private ownership of this mountain and leave no trash, light no fires

and do not camp overnight.

Do not trespass on the home or paved access road at the summit.

Bear Mountain is not listed in the AMC Maine Mountain Guide, nor in any other trail guide I could find.

What to bring — Clothes suitable to the season (hat, gloves, jacket), rain gear, touring poles, sunglasses, water and snacks, personal first aid kit, pocket knife,

whistle, matches or fire starter, map and compass, flashlight or headlamp and cell phone. Let someone know your hiking plans before you leave!

Next — The next hiking column will provide information on Old Speck Mountain in Grafton Notch, ME. For the next Denmark Mountain Hikers’ climb, check The Bridgton News community calendar.

Denmark Mountain Hikers John Patrick and Phil Shorey on the Bear Mountain trail.

(Photos by Allen Crabtree)

Denmark Mountain Hikers climbing the faint trails on Bear Mountain.

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July 3, 2014, The Bridgton News, Page C

Summer sports camp options for area youth

THE CAP LENDS A HAND TO BRAG — The CAP Memorial Inc. presented Bridgton Recreation Advancement Group (BRAG) with a check for $750 from proceeds from the benefit golf tournament held in 2013. Pictured are (left to right) Chuck Priest, The CAP treasurer; Bill Macdonald, BRAG president; and Mike Priest, The Cap president.

This year’s golf tourney will be held on Sunday, Aug. 3 at 9 a.m. at Point Sebago Golf Course in Casco.

LAKE REGION The annual Lake Region Football camp for grades K-6 will be held Friday, July 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Lake Region High School.

Fee is $20 (full and partial scholarships available). Registration information should include: Name, address, phone or cell phone, emergency phone number and who to contact, insurance name and number, family physician’s name and phone number, grade entering and shirt size (the school is not responsible for personal injury, damage, or loss of personal property).

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Chip shots from area fairways (Continued from Page C) Trapani, Peter Malia, Mike Tarantino and Ed Jilek.

June 17: First place went to Bob Gallagher,Art Duggan, Bob Fitzsimmons and Jerry Guyot with a Plus 10. Second place to Dick Day, Daryl Kenison, Leon Shackley and Dave Mills with a Plus 7.

Closest to the pin: Gene LeBlanc on Hole 5 at 10-feet, 2-inches and Art Duggan on Hole 16 at 9-feet, 1-inch.

Greenie: Team 1, Dick Trapani, Jan Maczuba, Harry Roberts and Phil O’Hanley.

June 24: First place to Dick Trapani, Bob Bean, Jim Stone and Clem Nelson with an 88.

Closest to the pin: Jan Maczuba on Hole 5 at 4-feet, 1-inch and George Basset on Hole 16 at 18-feet, 1-inch.

Greenie: Team 6, George Basset, Pete Malia, Dave Mills and Jerry Guyot.

July 1: First place to Mike Tarantino, Pat Johnston and Clem Nelson with a 102. Second place to Gene LeBlanc, Mike Caron, Dave Mills and Ed Jilek with a 104.

Closest to the pin: Art Duggan on Hole 5 at 4-feet, 1-inch and Clem Nelson on Hole 16 at 7-feet, 10.5-inches.

Greenie: Team 1, Dick Trapani, Jan Maczuba, Daryl Kenison and George Harden.

White Mountain Seniors June 13 at Lake Kezar CC, first place went to Dick Raymond (Norway), Randy Pillsbury (Waukewann), Brett

Russell (North Conway) and Yolanda Miller (Waukewan) with a Plus 9 Plus 255.

Second place to Rodney Allen (Bridgton Highlands), Tom Broderick (Indian Mound), Moe Foulds (Lake Kezar) and Chuck Elliott (Colebrook) at Plus 8 Plus 11.

Third place to Dick Prunier (Indian Mound), Jack Small (Norway), Jan Maczuba (Lake Kezar) and Bob McHatton (Bridgton Highlands) with a Plus 7 Plus 10.

Longest putt by Tom Broderick at 16-feet, 4-inches.

Closest to the pin by Ed Jilek at 3feet, 4-inches.

Birds: Dick Raymond on Hole 1, Randy Pillsbury on 3 and 7, Jan Maczuba on 5, Greg Dawson on 9, Rodney Allen on 15 and Dick Prunier on 17.

June 20 at Prov. Lake, first place went to Norm Roy (Indian Mound), Don Champion (Colebrook), Ron Cross (Owls Head) and Faith Bartlett (Waukewan) with a Plus 6 Plus 8.

Second place to Doug Wicks (Prov.

Lake), John Ward, Calvin Colby (Den Brea) and Linda Carlson (Prov. Lake) with a Plus 5 Plus 12.

Third place to Greg Dawson (Oakdale), Tom Broderick (Indian Mound), Ed Jilek (Indian Mound) and Chuck Patterson (Colebrook) with a Plus 3 Plus 4.

Fourth place tie between: Howie Prior (Prov. Lake), Floyd Colby (Den Brea), Art Gregory (Indian Mound) and

Cindy Schieman (Black Mountain); Don Johnson (Oakdale), Jerry Chaisson (Indian Mound), Howie Goldsmith (Prov.

Lake) and Chuck Elliott (Colebrook) at Plus 3 Plus 3.

Longest putt by Dave Johnson at 35feet, 2-inches.

Closest to the pin by Dick Baker at 10-feet, 4-inches.

Birds: Don Champion on 4, Ken Jeffrey on 5, Cy Hunter on 6, John Ward on 8, Ernest Anastos on 9, Everett Landry on 11, Howie Prior on 12, Jim Hartshorn on 13 and Ed Jilek on 16.

June 27 at Point Sebago, first place tie between: Kal Csigi (Mt. Washington), Dave Johnson (Prov. Lake), Ron Cilley (Bridgton Highlands) and Ron Terciak; Dick Raymond (Norway), Tom Porfido (Owls Nest), Pete Peterson and Louie Bellaud with a Plus 9 Plus 19.

Third place to Joe Balducci (Oakdale), Dale Lord, Ken Jeffrey and Norm Tallmage (Colebrook) with a Plus 9 Plus 18.

Fourth place to Bill Holden (Bridgton Highlands), Larry Schieman (Black Mountain), Jan Maczuba (Lake Kezar) and Cindy Schieman (Black Mountain) with a Plus 9 Plus 14.

Fifth place to Tom Broderick (Indian Mound), George Jones (Norway)), Bill Wapinski (Indian Mound) and Bob McHatton (Bridgton Highlands) with a Plus 8 Plus 10.

Longest putt by Art Gregory at 47feet, 1-inch.

Closest to the pin by Bob Foster at 5-feet, 7-inches.

Birds: John Ward on 4, Butch McKenna on 9.

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LR Football and mail to: Lake Region Football, attention Brian Jahna, PO Box 884, Naples, ME 04055.

For more information, contact Coach Brian Jahna at 595-3302 or e-mail bjahna@ yahoo.com Youth camp will include foundational skills for stance, blocking, catching, route running, passing, and tackling (tackling will be technique drills with no live contact). Players will be grouped according to age and skill. Emphasis will be placed on making football fun!

The 2014 Laker’s Soccer Camp for Girls will be held Monday through Thursday, July 28-31 at the Art Kilborn Athletic Complex at Lake Region High School.

The camp is open to girls entering grades 3-8 in the fall 2014. Grades 3-5 will meet from 3 to 4:30 p.m., while grades 6-8 will meet from 3 to 5:30 p.m.

The camp will be run by Lake Region High School varsity girls’ soccer coach Harvey Toews along with LRSC coaches and players.

The fee is $40 for grades 3-5, and $50 for grades 6-8.

Fee includes a camp shirt.

Registration forms are available at the Recreation Departments in Casco, Naples, and Bridgton and by e-mailing Coach Toews at: htoews49@roadrunner. com The Lake Region Field Hockey Camp will be held from Monday, July 28 to Friday, Aug. 1 at Lake Region High School.

The fun-filled field hock-

ey camp will focus on learning skills and drills to develop players’ games and take it to the next level!

Grades 7-12 will meet from 8 to 11 a.m., fee is $75; while grades 3-6 meet from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., fee is $55.

Tuesday and Thursday of camp, Hockey Palooza of Portland will be running the camp from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All players will be together for the whole session for these two days.

Contact Coach Pauline Webb for more information and for the camp application via e-mail at pwebb4health@ gmail.com FRYEBURG ACADEMY Upcoming sports camps presented by Fryeburg Academy coaching staffs include: Cheering: Coach Jillian Tetreault will present a summer cheer camp for kids in kindergarten through grade 8 on Monday, July 21 to Friday, July 25 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Fee is $30 for the week.

The camp will be held at the Wadsworth Arena at the Academy, as well as outdoors, weather permitting.

For a registration form, email Coach Tetreault at mrs. tate@ymail.com or fill out a form when you arrive for camp.

Soccer: Coach Bob Hodgman-Burns will run a soccer camp Monday, Aug. 25 through Friday, Aug. 29 for ages 5-13 from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, e-mail Coach HodgmanBurns at bhodgman-burns@ fryeburgacademy.org

Cool down! Public skating times at BIA

The Bridgton Ice Arena in North Bridgton will offer public skating on Sundays in July — except, July 13 — from 1 to 3 p.m.

Conflicts do arise on occasion, so call ahead to confirm at 647-7637, ext. 1310.

Prices: $4 for adults, $3 for students in grades 1-12, $2 for children ages 5 and younger, $2 for seniors ages 62 and older, $5 for sticks and pucks, and $4 for rentals.

No ice skating charges for Bridgton residents (proof of residency required).

For more information regarding adult leagues, learn to skate, scheduling and other programs, contact Rink Manager Steve Ryan at 647-7637.

The arena is located on the Bridgton Academy campus.

For more information, log on to BridgtonIceArena.com

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NEW LISTING

BRIDGTON – Turnkey restaurant with all equipment, consisting of 4,464 sq. ft.

Excellent location and high-visibility with large traffic count on Rt. 302. 150+ seats, 2 dining rooms, bar, commercial kitchen, office, men’s & women’s restrooms. Outside deck, loading dock and full basement. $369,900

BRIDGTON – A beautiful home with unobstructed views of Mt. Washington, w/all the bells and whistles. Immaculate, 3 finished levels, granite countertops, ledge stone fireplace inside and out, theater room, 2-car garage w/radiant heat. Upscale community of gorgeous homes. $469,000

BRIDGTON – LIKE BRAND NEW! Immaculate, spacious, freshly-painted throughout plus new carpet and tile.

Granite, Jacuzzi tub, farmer’s porch, finished walkout lower level, workshop area, 3-car garage with radiant heat plus studio and 1/2 bath. Highland Lake access and boatslip. $269,900

BRIDGTON – Move-in ready! Cathedral ceiling, beautiful stone fireplace, stainless steel appliances, open concept, 1car garage, new interior and exterior paint throughout and new carpet, 1st floor laundry, master bedroom and bath.

Idea location. $169,000

BRIDGTON – 3 acres with plenty of privacy and sunshine! Upscale neighborhood of beautiful homes. Seconds to Woods Pond public beach and boat launch. Building packages available by Main Eco Homes. $29,900 – $35,900

BRIDGTON – Pleasant Mtn. views with 2.26 acres of privacy. Paved subdivision, power at street, great location of nice homes. Around the corner to intown Bridgton, lakes and Shawnee Peak. Just 25 minutes to North Conway, N.H. $29,900

BRIDGTON – MT. WASHINGTON VIEW! Private living in rural setting with amazing views. Beautiful area of homes on a dead-end road. Close to skiing, lakes and golfing. Perfect lot for your mountain view dream home. $59,900

NEW LISTING

Bethel – Master BR w/BA, 3BR, 2 full BA, spacious kit. & din. area, & a liv. rm. sized for entertaining. 16.5 ac. of pasture & wood $259,900

Denmark – 3BR, 1BA home tucked away on a 3.9-ac. lot. 2car gar., metal roof, wd. stove, full bsmt., front deck, AC, wood shed, pantry. $150,000

Bridgton – 1940 original cabin w/private/sandy beach on Long Lake! 2BR, 1BA, open concept, wd. stove, lg. deck, public water, paved, public rd. $225,000

Bridgton – 4BR, 3BA, yr. rd. home only steps from assoc. beach on Highland Lake.

Boat slip available, sleeps a crowd, bonus rm. above gar., mud rm. $319,000

Lovell – Magnificent Kezar Lake Log Home. 500 ft. priv. waterfront & 14+ ac.! Many, many amenities, beautiful view, East shore, tennis ct. & more! Immaculate & must see! $1,250,000

Bridgton – Long Lake waterfront community! Year round., many upgrades: gran. counters, s/s appl., fam. rm. & 100 ft. common waterfront w/boat slip $299,000

Harrison – Magnificent architecturally designed landmark property.

129 windows! Sets high above Harrison village. A must see! $449,000

SEBAGO – Beautiful custom-built home, spacious 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, stainless steel appliances, hardwood and tile floors, walk-in closet, gas fireplace plus wood stove, attached 2-car garage, located on a paved cul-de-sac of nice homes on town-maintained road. Ideal location. $227,500

Bridgton – Beaver Pond waterfront! Private location &190 ft. private shorefront. No public access. Driveway roughed in, in area of very nice homes, short distance to Shawnee Peak, Moose Pond & all that four seasons of recreation has to offer! $69,000 Waterford – Beautiful 5+ ac. wooded lot to build your dream home on. Public lake access nearby. Short drive to nearby Shawnee Peak or 20 min. to Sunday River. $29,900 Bridgton – Private, wooded and sloping 5-ac. lot w/views of Shawnee Peak. Assoc. rights to Moose Pond & lg. common area. Dock & boatslip available. $69,000

BERNADETTE FULLER SWEDEN – Wooded and private 7.5acre building lot in desirable location on town-maintained road. Quiet area, close to public access on Keyes Pond. No covenants or restrictions. MSAD #72 school district. $37,500

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ecomaine offers $20K in ed grants ecomaine, southern Maine’s leader in Waste-To-Energy and Single-Sort Recycling services, is seeking applicants from area schools to receive up to $5,000 in grant money from a total of $20,000 in available funding.

The money will be used to begin or grow existing recycling or sustainability efforts.

Any school located or serving students within ecomaine’s service area is eligible to apply. The grant application rules and an application form can be downloaded from ecomaine’s website.

“This is a way for us to advance recycling efforts in our schools and help teach students about recycling and why GRANTS, Page C

GOOD NEIGHBOR GRANT — SAD 72 students recently took part in a field trip to the 4-H Camp and Learning Center in Bryant Pond thanks to a Good Neighbor Grant from Poland Spring. Pictured, left to right are Mark Schrader, SAD 72 principal; Lyndsey Smith, Lakeside Classroom coordinator; and Heather Printup, Poland Spring Community Relations manager.

SAD 72 awarded $5,000 grant

BRYANT POND — Eighty-eight fifth grade students from SAD 72 culminated their school year with an unforgettable field trip to the University of Maine 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Bryant Pond.

Students spent two nights and three days at the camp indulged in environmental activities and themes including recycling, water quality, camp craft, erosion, plant identification, engineering and mountaineering.

Additionally, students participated in team building exercises that encouraged communication and over-

coming personal challenges.

The experience has become a tradition over the past four years, to cultivate relationships with future classmates and to promote a sense of independency as these students merge at the sixth grade level next year at Molly Ockett Middle School.

To aid in field trip costs, Poland Spring awarded a $5,000 Good Neighbor Grant to the district in support of the environmental education event.

“Teaching students the value of the environment is a commitment that our company prides itself on. We are

pleased to be able to assist in the memorable experience that Bryant Pond provides,” said Mark Dubois, Poland Spring Natural Resource manager.

Poland Spring staff witnessed learning in action at the camp on June 6 through a tour of the facility and observation of Bryant Pond programs.

Poland Spring also recently awarded a $2,000 Good Neighbor Grant to the Saco River Recreation Council. The funds will be used toward SRRC’s summer internship program for the 2014 season.

The mission of the University of Maine 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Bryant Pond is to educate and inspire people of all ages and backgrounds toward social, economic, and environmental sustainability and conservation through affordable, experiential learning. This mission supports the broader mission of the UMaine Extension 4-H Youth Development Program, “to help Maine people improve their lives through education that uses research-based knowledge focused on issues, needs and aspirations.”

Rachel Wandishin of Casco has been named to the spring 2014 Dean’s List at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I. Rachel is a Marketing major. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a grade point average of 3.4 or higher are placed on the Dean’s List that semester.

Rocco Spizuoco of Naples,

a junior majoring in Finance, has been named to the Bryant University (Smithfield, R.I.) Dean’s List.

Michelle L. Skarbinski of Bridgton, a sophomore majoring in Health Sciences, was named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester at Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, N.H. by maintaining a term grade point average of

at least 3.5 on a scale of four.

Kaylee Belmer of Fryeburg has been named to the Plymouth State University President’s List for the spring 2014 semester. To be named to the President’s List, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.7 or better for the fall semester and must have attempted at least 12 credit hours during the semester. These credit hours must be in courses that earn grade points and the student must have completed all such courses attempted.

University of Southern Maine Dean’s List The following full-time, in-state students have been named to the University of Southern Maine Dean’s List for the spring 2014 semester.

In order to be named to the list, students must earn a grade point average of 3.4 or higher and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours.

Bridgton: Christian Patrick Deschenes, Jonathan Michael Fox

Casco: Kassandra Girard Harrison: Raymond David MacGregor, Melissa Kristen McLaren, Daniel Clayton Chapman Rand Naples: Alysia Rosalie Doherty Raymond: Phoebe Rose Crockett, Anthony Dean Dighello, Stacia Louise Dugas, Devin Patrick MacKenzie, Weston Cole Masi, Nicole Lynn Mathieu, Amanda Mae Ross, Deanna Marie Weeks, Stephen Ross Wisutskie Sebago: Dylan Dougal Gillis, Rebecca Ann Merritt, Ashley Nicole Swett Brownfield: Jessica Lena Allen, Richard Jeremy Lee Nicholson Denmark: Michael Francis Costa Jr., Kevin Martinho Fryeburg: Kristen Marie Charest, Jeremy Craig Holden Hiram: Rachel Wadsworth Baldwin, Courtney Lynn Boivin, Herbert James Marshall, Kathryn A Schulz North Fryeburg:

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD — The “CAP” Memorial Scholarship recipient for 2013 was Lake Region High School’s James B. McCann Jr. of Casco (right), who is pictured here with Mike Priest, president of The CAP. The CAP Memorial Inc. presented James with a $500 scholarship, which was from proceeds raised by the benefit golf tournament held in 2013. This year’s fundraising golf tournament is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 3 at 9 a.m. at Point Sebago Golf Course in Casco.

On college front: honors & grads

Harrison. Magnificent lakefront estate is a one-of-a-kind retreat. The main house sets on a half-acre with 100’ of frontage on Long Lake. The guest house and tennis court are on an additional 6-acre lot with an open field. Well-landscaped, perennial gardens, large permanent dock with 2 slips, bright sunshine in the morning and welcoming shade in the afternoon. $1,150,000.

Standish. Amazing setting with over 200’ of water frontage on Big Sebago Lake. Flat level lot with 2 sandy beach areas. Views across Big Bay as well as mountain, sunsets and sunrise views. Classic 3-bedroom cottage with wraparound screened porch. New septic system. $525,000

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76 Tandberg Trail, Windham, ME 04062

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Naples. Located at the end of the road on a peninsula. Over 500’ of water frontage on the Crooked River. Boat to Sebago, Brandy and Long Lake. New well, addition and basement. The perfect spot for large family gatherings, swimming, boating and fishing! $165,000

THE CAP SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT — Nicole Marucci of Naples (right) is the 2014 recipient of The Cap Memorial Scholarship. A member of the Lake Region High School Class of 2014, Nicole will be attending the University of Maine at Presque Isle this fall, where she will be majoring in athletic training. Nicole is pictured here with her mother, Debbie.

Krisandra Anne Horn Stow: Christopher David Armstrong Plymouth State grads The following students were awarded degrees from Plymouth State University at their 143rd Commencement ceremony May 17, 2014:

India-Rae Bell of Bridgton, bachelor of science degree in Athletic Training.

Kaylee Belmer of Fryeburg, bachelor of arts degree in Psychology.

Jason Stefano of Fryeburg, bachelor of science degree in Business Administration.

Fun & games

July 3, 2014, The Bridgton News, Page C

This week’s puzzle theme:

Natural Disasters

ACROSS 1. *Hurricane-prone U.S. city 6. Olympic chant 9. British singer-songwriter 13. Gibson garnish 14. Hair goo 15. Subject of the musical, “Evita” 16. Declare invalid 17. Flower necklace 18. Latin American plain 19. *One killed over 200,000 people in 2004 21. Crying like a sheep 23. How many “if by sea?”

24. Chinese dynasty (13681644) 25. In the capacity of 28. Chesterfield, e.g.

30. Designated limit 35. “Do ___ others...”

37. Schindler kept one 39. Art class support 40. Pains 41. Torcher’s misdeed 43. Japanese soup 44. Bear down under 46. Dublin land 47. 100 centavos 48. To imbue with soul 50. “____ Las Vegas” starring Elvis 52. Bloodshot 53. Horticultural implement 55. Get it wrong 57. *Warm current 60. *Dry spell 64. “Bye” to Banderas 65. Pastrami holder 67. “Umble” Heep

68. “That is,” Latin 69. Reef fish 70. Artillery burst 71. Unit of force 72. Hole puncher 73. Senior DOWN 1. Castle feature 2. Travelers’ stops 3. Hokkaido native 4. *”_____ St. Helens,” erupted in 1980 5. They come with marriage 6. Wrinkly fruit 7. “___ no evil...”

8. Way out 9. Kosher eatery 10. *1972 deadly blizzard killed thousands here 11. Goes with ding 12. Lennon’s lady 15. *Black Death 20. Dough 22. Mandela’s org.

24. Like a hippopotamus 25. *Measured by seismograph 26. Soviet entity 27. Rand McNally book 29. *It can get wild 31. Pack down 32. Basket material 33. Band on coat of arms 34. *It can happen in a flash 36. 1952 Winter Olympics host 38. Reality TV star Spelling 42. “_____ Say Never” 45. ENT, e.g.

49. Local network 51. Kindle 54. Land of “Gangnam Style” 56. Like country life 57. Whirlpool 58. Property right 59. Facial protrusion 60. “The Farmer in the ____” 61. Embellish

Grants (Continued from Page C) it’s important,” ecomaine Recycling CEO Kevin Roche said. “These grants represent a means of encouraging recycling and sustainability within our communities. All of the students who benefit from these grant dollars will carry what they have learned with them out into their communities. This isn’t just about being green, this is about the bottom line; every resource we can reduce, reuse or recycle is a resource we don’t have to buy. That’s just common sense.”

The $20,000 award package represents a doubling of the grant funding from the previous year.

The members of ecomaine’s board of directors, Roche said, decided to double the funds because last year’s grant program yielded strong results.

62. Possess or hold 63. *God of thunder 64. *This usually quickly follows disasters

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“Real Estate for the Lakes Region”

EXPLORING ISSUES — Teachers Collaborative had its last meeting of the school year on Thursday, June 12.

This was the 15th year that the class has been offered in SAD 61, offering Continuing Education credits through the Professional Development Center of the University of Southern Maine. Participation offers educators an opportunity to explore issues and concerns that face them in the classroom and school. Some topics that are covered include classroom management techniques, Common Core implementation, curriculum development and the use of technology in the classroom and reading strategies.

Participants include members of the staff at Lake Region High School, Lake Region Vocational Center and Lake Region Middle School. Pictured are: (front, left to right) Debbie Gahm (facilitator), Jennifer Schaeffer and Kathiann Shorey; (second row) K Bolduc, Joanne Eaton, Vicki Deveau, Faye Levasseur and Barbara Collins; (back row) Wayne Holden, Kurt Peterson and Sandra Hamblin.

Absent when photo was taken was Scott Nye.

SEBAGO – Well-cared-for farmhouse, ready to move into. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, with many updates, new roof shingles in 2013. 3-season wraparound porch. Detached 36'x44' barn with great, level ±2-acre lot to fence in if you wanted animals. Only $169,000. MLS #1096665

NAPLES – ±5.5 acres come with this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath colonial with attached 2-car garage plus a 2-car oversized detached garage. So much for so little. $216,900.

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NAPLES – SEBAGO LAKE – ±157 ft. of level water frontage with long rolling lawn from this 2002-built contemporary cape. Large deck with attached 3-season room. Cherry cabinets, lots of glass, finished daylight basement to family room. $459,900. MLS #1139024

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NAPLES – 2-bedroom cottage setting on ± 0.83-acre lot with ±200 ft. frontage on Brandy Pond facing west for sunsets. Only $389,900. MLS #1122432

HARRISON – 4-bedroom, 1-bath cape on ±1-acre lot, with attached shed and 2-car HARRISON – LONG LAKE RIGHT-OF-WAY – garage. $104,900.

Beautifully-maintained California layout. 3bedroom, 2-bath ranch with lots of glass and privacy, setting on a ±5-acre lot steps away from 2 ROWs to Long Lake. 2-car garage under, large deck, cathedral ceilings, etc.

Only $249,900. MLS #1047625

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GRAY – 3-bedroom, 1-bath cape home with good-sized lot with 1-car garage and gardening shed. Apple and pear trees. Great location for a great price. $125,900. MLS #1125612

BRIDGTON – Beautiful Lindal Post & Beam Cedar Contemporary, overlooking Long Lake. Cathedral ceilings with stone fireplace in open liv./kit./din. area, great for entertaining. Attached glassed-in sunroom, 2-car garage, daylight basement preplumbed for CASCO – THOMPSON LAKE – ±379 ft. bath and unfinished fireplace. $749,900. sandy, gradual entry frontage comes with this MLS #1129369 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath gambrel with attached 2-car garage. 4-year-old cherry kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances and granite, newer carpets in bedrooms, full unfinished basement. ±1,000 ft. assoc. beach next door to property, and tennis courts around the corner. $795,900. MLS #1135044

BRIDGTON – Intown New Englander, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, wraparound porch, nice back yard. Close to all downtown amenities.

Needs updating, but a good investment. Make this lovely home your own. $115,000. MLS #1139430 HARRISON – 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath executive level home sets in private confines of 17 wooded acres. Sunroom, living room with fireplace, dining room, eat-in kitchen, 1st floor master suite, 2-car attached garage… all before going up to 3 bedrooms, spa tub, 2 baths, study and 3rd-floor hideaway. $429,000. MLS #1124604 DENMARK – 225 ft. of frontage on Moose Pond, east shore, just below bridge. Rustic camp with electricity. Privy on back lot. Idyllic setting. Enjoy as is or build new. $199,000.

MLS #1128341

HARRISON – Beautifully-restored and updated late Victorian intown home. 4 bedrooms, 2 updated baths, updated kitchen, original woodwork and flooring, turret, exquisite fireplace mantle, newer windows, screened porch, attached barn. A wonderful home. $219,000.

HARRISON – One-of-a-kind, spacious Lindal MLS #1142798 Cedar Log home with 150 ft. of frontage on beautiful Crystal Lake. Solarium with hot tub, suspended round fireplace, screened gazebo, central vac and air, 4-car storage barn and much more. Priced under appraised value. 3bedroom septic. $849,000 MLS #1139073

CASCO – Stunning contemporary, beautifullyappointed. Brazilian walnut floors, gourmet kitchen, granite. The best appliances, highend lighting. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, with office plus studio space over 2-car heated garage.

Inground pool. 4.8 private acres. Ah, solitude! $369,000. MLS #1142061

BRIDGTON – Turnkey 4-season getaway with private, owned lake frontage, minutes from Shawnee Peak. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 3-season porch overlooking the water. Full amenities of Knight's Hill Assoc. $329,000.

MLS #1134083

NAPLES – Beautiful, well-maintained yearround chalet-style home with deeded access to Brandy Pond just across the street. Views of water, deck, storage building. Nicely-situated. $229,995. MLS #1066810

NAPLES – Brand new and move-in ready, and only 5 min. to the Long Lake town beach and boat ramp. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, full basement.

Hardwood, tile and carpet. Granite counters.

Generator-ready. Nestled in a quiet neighborhood and private site, plus much more! A must NAPLES – Year-round home features many see at this price. $169,900. MLS #1131850 NAPLES – Turnkey 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath conupgrades, expansive deck, water views and temporary home with 140 ft. on Sebago Cove. sunsets. Newer kitchen and baths, laundry Finished walkout basement, ample deck, pellet CALL 207-693-5200 FOR MORE and tile. Frontage provides easy access to stove. Open views to water and sunsets all INFORMATION ON ANY OF Sebago Lake. Stairs to water and dock sysyear long. Meticulously-cared-for. $379,000.

THESE LISTINGS. tem. $289,000. MLS #1137035 MLS #1137373

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PARIS – ±17 wooded acres. Frontage on both Rte. 117 and Reservoir Road. Great location for home, convenient to intown. $44,900. MLS #1142343

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Regional sports

Action heats up at the Speedway OXFORD — The 41st edition of the Oxford 250 will be run on Sunday, July 20, and in conjunction with the premiere Super Late Model 250 lap main event, The PASS Mods will be racing a 75 lapper, which will pay $1,000, and carry a brand new sponsors name with it.

PASS and Oxford Plains Speedway would like to welcome Mayhan Antiques and More as a new marketing partner.

“This will be a big test for the PASS Modifieds and to see a new sponsor come on board for this event is very exciting news,” said OPS General Manager, Dick Therrien. “This will be the biggest payday of the season for the PASS Mods, and with this support from Mayhan Antiques and More, it is sure to be an exciting event for the fans and the drivers alike. John Mayhan is an avid supporter of the PASS Modifieds and we appreciate him coming forward to sponsor this race. John is also donating a new, solid oak, Adirondack chair to the winner, plus there will be gift certificates and t-shirts to the top three PASS Mod

finishers.”

The PASS Mod 75 lapper is part of the Oxford 250 weekend which starts on Friday night, July 18 with the PASS Sportsman and PASS Mods headlining the card on Sun Journal night.

Saturday, July 19 offers up a great night of racing as Dunkin’ Donuts presents the NEMA Midgets, and aNEMA Lites, plus the all new Dave’s Small Engine Repair PASS Northeast Late Model Series 125.

Sunday, July 20 will feature Super Late Models racing 250 green flag laps in a PASS National point’s event.

Sunday will also feature the Mayhan Antiques and More PASS Mod 75.

Mayhan Antiques and More is located at 24 Johnson Hill Road in Poland.

Mayhan Antiques and More is a small family-owned business that specializes in furniture, new to antiques.

John, wife Jen, and daughter Nicole take great pride in their hobby-styled business, and because of their low overhead, most items in their home-based store cost less than $200. The Mayhans have been a proud sponsor of PASS Mod drivers, Andy

Shaw and Evan Armington.

John Mayhan has been an avid supporter of racing here in Maine as he helped run the charity auction at the Northeast Motorsports Expo for many years, as well as hosting a local radio show on WOXO with Bob Morris at the old Bull Ring Steak House.

FAMILY FUN GO-KART RACING Opening night of GoKart racing at Oxford Plains Speedway saw a good field of Jar Racing Photography Go-Karts provide some great family entertainment. Each division ran a pair of features, and the overall winners were decided by low score of the finishes from both features.

Overall winners included Maddy Herrick, Austin Teras, Riley Corbridge and Chris Dresser.

The Junior Box Stock class opened the night and Maddy Herrick won both segments. Logan Spencer and Colby Brackett finished second and third in segment one, while Dillon Drew and Logan Spencer finished second and third in segment number 2. Herrick won the overall title for the night with Spencer finishing second and Dillon Drew was third.

Riley Corbridge picked up both segment wins in the Junior Sportsman division as he defeated Everett Allen and Shelby Carey in round one, and Carey and Allen in round number two.

Corbridge collected the overall award over Carey and Allen.

The Sportsman class saw Austin Teras pick up both victories as he defeated Kayla King and Ethan Brown. Teras almost lost the second feature as he spun out with two laps to go. He recovered and passed King for the win on the final lap. Brown placed a solid third. Teras picked up the overall trophy and was followed by King and Brown.

The Senior Sportsman put on a great show for the fans as this highly-competitive class saw every driver lead at least a lap in the main events. Feature one saw Stephan Beattie edge out Chris Dresser and Brandon Varney. Dresser came back in the nightcap to defeat Beattie and Jordan Childs.

The overall top three were Dresser, Beattie and Childs.

• All ties are broken by who finishers better in the second segment.

Go-Kart racing returns to OPS on Sunday, July 13 at

(Continued from Page C) and Tennis will be offering a free instructional junior golf program for all Lake Region youths from 6 to 17 years of age. There will be three separate age groups and instruc-

tion times. This program is for all young people interested in learning basic golf skills or improving on their current game.

This six-week program started Tuesday, July 1. It

GIFT TO BRIDGTON REC — The CAP Memorial Inc. presented Bridgton Recreation Department with a check for $750 from proceeds from the benefit golf tournament held in 2013. Pictured left to right are Chuck Priest, The CAP treasurer, and Gary Collelo, Bridgton Rec director.

This year’s golf tourney will be held on Sunday, Aug. 3 at 9 a.m. at Point Sebago Golf Course in Casco.

1:30 p.m. For more information on Go-Kart racing visit the website at www.oxfordplains.com.

FARRINGTON WINS CAREER FIRST PRO LATE MODEL Allen’s Coffee Flavored Brandy Night brought out the best in racers this past Friday night, as race fans were treated to some of the best racing of the season.

Winners included Scott Farrington, Ryan Hewins, Troy Jordan, Matthew Bourgoine and Jamie Heath.

Thirty-one Budweiser Pro Late Models rolled off the grid for the 50 lap main event. Jeff Burgess and Kurt Hewins led the field to green with Hewins getting the early jump. Burgess challenged early until the first caution waved on lap 8 for a wreck in turn two that ended last week’s winner, Justin Drake’s bid for two wins in a row.

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is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Ham Charitable Foundation, Norway Savings Bank and Chalmers Insurance and Real Estate.

Equipment will be provided for those who do not have their own clubs. For registration or more information, call 647-3491 or stop in the clubhouse.

Cap Priest Tourney The 10th annual Cap Priest Memorial Golf Championship will be held on Sunday, Aug. 3 at 9 a.m. at Point Sebago Golf Course in Casco.

Proceeds benefit The Cap Memorial Inc., which sponsors local youth athletics, scholarships and children in the Lake Region area in the name of a great coach and volunteer, the late Cap Priest.

Cost is $80 per golfer, which includes cash prizes, contests and catered lunch

by Point Sebago. To register

(by Friday, July 18), contact Mike Priest via e-mail at pudge823@aol.com for an entry form.

Memorial Hospital’s Tournament The popular 34th annual Memorial Hospital Open Golf Tournament is coming up on Thursday, July 17, at the Wentworth Golf Course in Jackson, N.H. In addition to offering a day of fun and camaraderie for a good cause on one of the most charming and challenging courses in the area, the event features a signature dining experience, called “Grazing on the Green.” Food for the event has been provided by Thompson House Eatery, Marty Sweeney Caterers and the Red Fox Pub. For more information, or to sign up for golf or sponsorship, visit the golf event page on www.memorialhospitalnh. org/golf or call Joan Phillips

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OPS racing 3. Shawn Martin 4. Billy Childs 5. TJ Brackett 6. Kyle Treadwell 7. Vanna Brackett 8. Adam Polvinen 9. Kevin Douglass 10. Jeremy Davis 11. Quinney Welch 12. Shane Green 13. Scott Moore 14. Chris Coolidge 15. Mark Lundblad Jr. 16. Dustin Bisson 17. Joey Laquerre 18. Keith Stuart 19. Scott McDaniel 20. Gunnar Rowe 21. Gary Chaisson 22. Don Wentworth 23. Tim Brackett 24. Tommy Ricker 25. Kurt Hewins 26. Kyle DeSouza 27. Trevor Sanborn 28. Brad Bellows 29. John Rideout 30. Justin Gibbons 31. Justin Drake Street Stocks 1. Ryan Hewins 2. Spencer Morse 3. Zach Emerson 4. Josh Childs 5. Curtis Rolando 6. Kyle Hewins 7. David Brannon 8. Matt Williams 9. Andrew Bretton 10. Mike St. Germain 11. Drew Morse 12. BJ Chapman 13. Richard Spaulding 14. Corey Morgan 15. Gary Davis Outlaw Sportsman 1. Troy Jordan 2. Michael Haynes 3. Joshua Toothaker 4. Bryce Mains 5. Steve Moon 6. George Haskell 7. Shannon Judd 8. Cody Chaisson 9. Missy Morgan 10. Geoff Low 11. Jerry Freve 12. Todd Bisbee 13. Fran Weare 14. David Tripp Banditos 1. Jamie Heath 2. Dan Wade 3. Cam Childs 4. Derek Carins 5. Travis Verrill 6. Robert Kahkonen 7. Ryan Berry 8. Shawn Hinkley 9. Todd Knight 10. Randy Henderson 11. Jess Campbell 12. Adam O’Neil 13. Eric Edmunds 14. Jason Small Nelcar Legends 1. Matt Bourgoine 2. Reid Lanpher 3. Matt Grant 4. Wyatt Alexander 5. Bob Weymouth 6. Alan Smith 7. Tyler Braunsschweig 8. Matt Chagnot 9. Ed Gettty 10. Mike Humphrey 11. Casey Nash 12. Nathan Tribbet 13. Terry Kirk 14. Ivan Kaffel 15. Todd Libbey 16. Dillonn Varney 17. Darren Johnson Visit the website at www. oxfordplains.com or call 539-8865. Oxford Plains is located at 877 Main Street in Oxford.

TAKING AIM — A special course for women — Women on Target — will be offered in August by the Fryeburg Fish & Game Association. Preregistration is required.

Shooting clinic geared for women FRYEBURG — Fryeburg Fish and Game Association, along with the National Rifle Association, will present the NRA Women On Target instructional shooting clinic in August.

Have you always wanted to learn more about firearms?

Now you can, in a setting designed for women.

On Saturday, Aug. 2, Fryeburg Fish & Game Association will host the NRA’s instructional shooting clinic. This is an all-day event, beginning with an introduction to firearms safe-

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ty and handling, followed by live fire at the range, with one-on-one coaching by NRA certified instructors.

This instructional clinic is open to women 18 years and above. Young ladies ages 16 to 17 are welcome with a parent/legal guardian present (to supervise the minor at all times).

Thanks to a grant from the National Rifle Association,

GRAY — Join Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Fish Culturist Ashley Malinowski to see and photograph several species of coldwater fish the Department raises and stocks statewide on Saturday, July 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray.

A variety of large fish will be laid out on beds of ice in coolers, and available for visitors to touch, measure and FISH ON ICE, Page C

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(Continued from Page C) tions kept the field closed up and this allowed Scott Farrington to challenge for the lead with Shawn Martin on his heels. Farrington’s chance came on lap 47 as he drove by Burgess for the lead, and cruised to his first career victory. Burgess held on for second ahead of Shawn Martin, Billy Childs Jr. and TJ Brackett. Completing the top 10 were Kyle Treadwell, Vanna Brackett, Adam Polvinen, Kevin Douglass and Jeremy Davis. Heat checkers flew for Burgess, Childs Jr., Tommy Ricker and Kyle Desouza.

Ryan Hewins was the class of the field in the Allen’s Coffee Flavored Brandy Street Stocks as he took over the lead on lap 4 and never looked back to pick up his second win of the season. Spencer Morse was closing quickly at the end, but ran out of time and settled for second place ahead of Zach Emerson, Josh Childs and Curtis Rolando.

Corey Morgan and Richard Spaulding won their respective qualifiers.

Point leader Troy Jordan raced to the front early in the race and secured his second victory of 2014 in the Ripley & Fletcher Ford Outlaw Sportsman. Michael Haynes raced home second ahead of Joshua Toothaker, Bryce Mains and Steve Moon.

Jordan and Mains won qualifying rounds.

Matthew Bourgoine captured the NELCAR Legends feature as he bested sixteen other cars for the victory. A late charge by Reid Lanpher netted him a second place finish ahead of Matt Grant, Wyatt Alexander and Bob Weymouth. Alexander and Bourgoine won their heat races.

The Bandito’s class continues to grow and Jamie Heath won the 20-lap main event ahead of Dan Wade, Cam Childs, Derek Cairns and Travis Verrill.

This coming Independence Day week features a huge week’s worth of racing. On Thursday night, July 3, Ripley & Fletcher Ford presents the Fourth of July Spectacular featuring a giant fireworks display and Kids Bike Races. Post time is 7 p.m.

The Oxford Championship Series comes right back again on Friday night, July 4 as Applebees sponsors a full card of racing which includes the Husqvarna 100, a 100-lap main event for the new PASS Northeast Late Model Series sponsored by Dave’s Small Engine Repair.

Post time is 7 p.m.

Finally the weekend will wrap up on Sunday night, July 6 at 6 p.m., as Motor Mayhem #2 will take place.

There will be plenty of free camping all week long at the Speedway, so plan your Independence week vacation camping and racing at Oxford Plains Speedway.

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Bear referendum question for November ballot finalized

DONATION TO CASCO REC — The CAP Memorial Inc. presented the Casco Recreation Department with a check for $450 from proceeds from the benefit golf tournament held in 2013. Pictured are Casco Rec Director Beth Latsey and Chuck Priest, The CAP treasurer. This year’s golf tourney will be held on Sunday, Aug. 3 at 9 a.m. at Point Sebago Golf Course in Casco.

Summer race dates

(Continued from Page C) The Casco Days Road Race will be timed

by Granite State Race Services with the Champion Chip timing system. A starting signal will begin your time and it will immediately end as you cross the finish line. You will receive the disposable timing device on the back of your bib number or when you register the morning of the race. In order to ensure proper timing of your run your bib must be placed on your clothing according to the instructions included in your registration packet.

Awards will be given to the top two female and male race winners, and to all category winners and runners-up. Age groups: 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-plus. Camp categories (only area campers are eligible):13 and under, 14-16.

August 9: Glow For It 5K, Bridgton

The North Bridgton Library will hold its Second Annual Glow For It! 5K and one-mile walk on Saturday, Aug. 9 at 8 p.m.

This is a nighttime glow in the dark run/walk with a family friendly After Glow Party with a DJ and dancing. Early bird registration runs through July 21. For only $30 runners/walkers will receive a t-shirt, glow necklace and bracelets and free entry into the After Glow Party. Form a team and you could get free entry. Form the largest team and get prizes and a trophy.

Check out the website at glowforit.org for more information.

September 20: Loon Echo Trek

The Loon Echo Trek is only three months away, and if you or your hiking/cycling buddies are looking for a beautiful ride or hike, this is the event for you.

Touted as the toughest century in Maine, the Trek scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 20 beginning at Shawnee Peak Ski Area in West Bridgton offers so much more than that. You can also choose the 25- or 50-mile rides or try the new 75-mile ride. Prefer spending a beautiful September day hiking? Do a 4.5 or six-mile hikes over Pleasant Mountain. New this year is the Hike and Bike, an opportunity to enjoy both cycling and hiking.

All Treks are supported throughout the course with energy boosting foods, and participants are welcomed back to the base of Shawnee Peak for a delicious barbecue meal from Blizzard’s Pub, rejuvenating massages offered by Freedom Day Spa and thirst-quenching Allagash beer! Visit www. loonechotrek.org and register today.

September 27: O2X Summit Challenge

The O2X Summit Challenge — a mountain running experience that blends trail running and creative natural challenges with a summit finish — today announced the details of its 2014 Northeast Point Series, including $1,000 prizes to the top annual point winners for men and women, and $1,500 to be divided by the top finishers at Sunday River in Newry on Saturday, Sept. 27.

In addition to the Sunday River event, venues in the 2014 O2X Summit Challenge series include Sugarbush, Vermont (Sept. 13), Loon Mountain, N.H. (Oct. 18) and Windham, N.Y. (Oct. 25).

All courses will blend single-track trails, double-track dirt roads, glades, rock scrambles and open slopes. In the overall 2014 O2X Northeast Point Series, racers will accumulate points for any top 20 finish. Single Diamond course winners will receive 100 points, with points scaling down evenly to 5 points for 20th place. Double Diamond course winners will receive 200 points, with points scaling down evenly to 10 points for 20th place. The highest male and female point totals at the end of the 2014 race calendar will each be awarded a cash prize of $1000.

At each individual race venue, men’s and women’s Single Diamond course winners will win $250 each. Double Diamond course winners will take home $500 each. Additional award categories at each race venue includes: age category winners; team winners; and the fastest time through a spotlight feature of the course. The O2X registration fee of $120 per event includes parking, insurance, processing fees and bag drop. Racers who sign up for four 2014 races, will gain free entry to any single race in 2015. Camping is the sole option, with a $60/night charge for a four-person tent rental ($15/camper), or a $30/night charge for campsite only. To register, please visit www.O2X. com

Ten days after the closing of the public comment period on the draft question that will appear on the November ballot regarding new restrictions on bear hunting, Secretary of State Matt Dunlap has released the final version of the question.

The question will read: “Do you want to ban the use of bait, dogs or traps in bear hunting except to protect property, public safety, or for research?”

Under the Constitution, Maine citizens may apply for a law change through citizen initiative. After making application and finalizing proposed legislation, the Secretary of State issues a final petition form, which the circulators use as a master to copy from and circulate among registered voters. Petitioners must gather a number of signatures equivalent to 10% of the vote for governor in the last gubernatorial election.

That number is currently 57,277.

On Feb. 3, 2014, petitioners submitted 63,126 valid signatures that then put the legislation before the Legislature. By not enacting the legislation, the matter will now be settled by Maine voters.

The drafting of the ballot question occurs under the supervision of the Secretary of State. After reviewing draft questions with the assistance of the Attorney General and the Volunteer Ballot Question Clarity Advisory Board, the Secretary of State is required to post the question for 30 days for public comment.

The Office of the Secretary of State received 1,085 comments on the drafting of the question.

“As usual, we received some very good sugges-

to ban bear hunting using bait, traps or dogs except to protect property, public safety or for research?”

This question, under the law, will be Question 1 on the referendum ballot. A drawing will be held by the Secretary of State later in the summer to determine the ballot order of the bond issues that will also be decided in November.

INSIDE THE COOLER at the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray with be an assortment of fish to touch, photograph and measure.

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Learn about how fish biologists monitor our fish populations with techniques like electrofishing, fish tagging projects and research into the use of plastic baits and their possible impacts on wild fish health. This is a great “hands-on” program for the kids — who just cannot wait to touch and hold the fish!

The Maine Wildlife Park is owned and operated by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. The park exists to promote an understanding and awareness

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of the wildlife, conservation and habitat protection programs and projects of MDIFW. 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 now through Nov. 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; visitors must leave the premises by 6 p.m.

Admission to the park is free for ages 3 and under; $5 ages 4-12; $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.

Remember that Family Passes make a great gift; and are available for purchase in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife’s online store at www.mefishwildlife.com For more information about any of these programs, please call the Maine Wildlife Park at 657-4977; or visit online at www.mainewildlifepark.com

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July 3, 2014, The Bridgton News, Page D

Dark Side of the Sun

by Mike Corrigan BN Columnist

Mike, Inc.

People often wonder why I don’t just incorporate and get it over with. After all, I have my “brand” and I produce a ton of “product,” most of it horse manure and some of it my own manure. In short, I already fit the profile of most international corporations. All I really lack is an attorney and several billion dollars. And you know if I get the several billion dollars, the attorneys will follow.

My Initial Public Offering will ask about $24 a share. With only a million shares available the first day, the price can only go up from there, so I advise everyone to get in on the ground floor. While $24 a share may seem a bit pricy considering my recent output of manure, you must remember I will be listed under “tech stocks” on the NASDAQ — and you don’t even need to produce any “product” at all to rate a tech stock IPO of even several million shares! I can claim I have an idea for a start-up and then change it and people will still buy; in fact, the price will likely rise, seeing how anything new must be an improvement, by law, in America. Madison Avenue and the developers of shopping malls have traded on this axiom over time, so I don’t know why I can’t.

Maybe I’ll develop an auction site on the Internet, kind of like eBay, only selling manure to the highest bidder; this will be good for organic farmers, who are tech-savvy. My business plan also looks down the road (to, say, Day 2). When I run out of manure, I will also put up for auction some of my MIKE, Page D

It Dawned on Me

by Dawn De Busk BN Columnist

A July tribute to fathers

My dad worked long hours — usually outdoors — to keep a roof over our heads.

This was something that he occasionally reminded me and my siblings.

“I work hard to keep a roof over your heads,” he would say, sometimes adding, “and food on the table.”

That was said during those times we acted ungrateful as children sometimes do, and he was actually home to catch us behaving that way. He tried to instill that ethic of hard work in his offspring. Working hard was a worthwhile endeavor, and he led by example.

Before we got our first jobs as teenagers, he required that we do our chores. There were the family chores: Putting in the garden which needed weeding and watering all summer, clearing land and burning brush, hauling logs for the woodstove, and caring for the animals that we owned over the years, which included chickens, ducks, goats, dogs, cats, and one hog named Grosso.

Also, each of us had individual chores. Personally, I thought those chores were doled out unfairly. While I was in charge of “indoor chores” such as the laundry, dishes, dusting and vacuTRIBUTE, Page D

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would like to send a special thank you to Terri Pike for making me not one, but several Red Sox birthday cakes.

Bud McLaughlin Bridgton

BRISK SALES — Bridgton Lions Club member Al Glover tells fellow Lion Bob Murphy how to sell more tickets for the annual Ball Drop, set for Friday, July 4 at 2 p.m. at The Commons Driving Range, located off Route 117 in Bridgton. The closest ball to the hole will net the lucky ticket holder $500. Second prize is $250 and five third prizes of $50 each will be awarded. Cost is $5 per ball, and the contest is limited to 500 entrants. Limited tickets may remain.

The dog ate my e-mails

The Obama administration Why? Because of the old aphis actually doing that which orism: “In politics, perception the Nixon administration only is reality.” And who controls dreamt. Nixon was forced perception? The Mainstream to resign for even thinkMedia. When they chose to

by Tom McLaughlin ing about using the IRS to go after Nixon for covering harass his political enemies, up the Watergate break-in, BN Columnist but Obama’s minions actuthey crippled him. They covally do it, and so far, have ered the congressional invesgotten away with it. Why? tigation into Watergate relentThe mainstream media. They lessly, and nothing motivates went after Nixon tooth and nail, but they treat Obama with politicians like television cameras and newspaper ink. It’s kid gloves. Should we be surprised? No. The Mainstream like pouring gasoline on a fire. They fueled the process that Media gave him to us, and they’ve been protecting him ever forced Nixon to resign or face impeachment. Congress just since. went along. Ultimately, so did Nixon.

The president is powerful. Congress is too. Each is jealWhen John Dean gave then-IRS Commissioner John ous of its power and each bristles when it’s infringed by the Walters an enemies list with 200 names on it, Walters other. The media, however, are more powerful than both.

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Front Row Seat

Relearning forgotten lessons

The blame game on Iraq ed to by 4,500 American dead, threatens to eclipse the popumany more wounded, over larity of the World Cup — at a trillion dollars spent and least among American selfcountless (who counts?) Iraqi nominated experts on that casualties. A badly woundby Henry Precht poor country. Where have we ed country, Iraq, I mean, heard those authoritative voicalthough the same adjective BN Columnist es before — Kristol, Pollack, would fit this country as well.

Wolfowitz — even the casTo keep this background in tigator-in-chief Cheney. Oh, mind I recommend that media yes. Now you remember. outlets affix to those savants They were promoters of the 2003 Iraq invasion, which was now reappearing in print or on TV the suffix (something like to have been, they assured us, demonstrative of American Ph.D. or the British CME) WOI — signifying “Wrong on power and the first step toward an outbreak of moderation, Iraq” as warning to the unwary public. friendship and democracy not only in Iraq, but all over the But let’s move on to the true facts. Who did lose Iraq and Middle East. how did they manage it?

Wrong, tragically wrong, they were — a conclusion attestIRAQ, Page D

Small World

from the onset of my eighth the real world that is evolving decade. around us.

A master yarn-spinner In her book The Gift of Years, named Ronald Reagan got us Sister Joan Chittister wrote, accustomed to believing fairy “We have nothing to lose tales two generations ago. now: not status, not strivToday, the same people who ing, not money, not power.” blundered into the mess in Iraq Older people, she states, “are 10 years ago steadfastly deny meant to be the prophets of a that they were dead wrong.

To The Editor: society, its compass, its truth- Dick Cheney, Don Rumsfeld I would like to say a big tellers.” God knows, we des- and Paul Wolfowitz continue “Thank You” to all of my To The Editor: perately need people who tell friends and family for helping You know you’re getting the truth today, because we’ve to lie about how stupid they me celebrate my 90th birthday were to plan that invasion, along in years when you read developed into a society that at the American Legion Hall in and how stupid George W. the obituaries and half the prefers comforting lies to Naples. I was completely surBush was to launch it. That’s people are younger than you challenging truths. prised and didn’t have a clue the truth. If you want to hear are. That’s been happening Most societal institutions in about the party. I thought I was to me for a while now. So, America today are dysfunc- lies, listen to “conservatives.” going to a Legion supper! It having just observed my 71st tional, clinging to the dogmas That’s what they do for a livwas the best-kept secret. birthday, it seems like a good and traditions of the fading ing.

Thank you to everyone for In the Church, authoritartime to reflect on life as seen past, rather than confronting all the gifts and gift cards. I ian, patriarchal traditionalists now admit that the vast majority of parishioners and a fair number of clergy ignore legalistic teachings about sex, contraception, marriage equality and the rest of it. Yet, they refuse even to consider that the teachings — not the people — might be wrong.

That’s the truth, even though few preachers are willing to preach it. I’ve disagreed with many official positions taken by my denomination over the years. I only wish I had said that from the pulpit more often than I did.

I’ve used up my biblical allotment of threescore years and 10, and I’m embarking on my optional fourscore.

I’m no longer constrained by the threat of getting fired for SOCIAL GATHERING AT DEERTREES — The Greater Bridgton Lakes Region speaking truth, nor by the realChamber of Commerce held its After Hours at Deertrees Theatre on Thursday, June 26. ization that I was called to be Among those in attendance were (left to right) Chamber Executive Director Sue Mercer, pastor to a whole congregaDeertrees Artistic and Executive Director Andrew Harris, Kay Leslie, Deertrees Board tion, not just the members who of Director Al Glover and Madelyn Litz.

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A welcome surprise

Comfort or challenge?

Medicare nugget

By Stan Cohen Medicare Volunteer Counselor The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) recently released a report that found an increasing number of beneficiaries choosing to enroll in Medicare Advantage plans (instead of traditional Medicare).

Approximately 15.7 million beneficiaries (30% of the Medicare population) are enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans. That reflects a 41% increase since 2010. Also, the additional premium that beneficiaries typically pay for a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug benefits has remained relatively stable.

It decreased from an average of $43 in 2010 to an average of $35 in 2014.

When the Affordable Care Act (ACA) passed in 2010, it included provisions to bring payments to Medicare Advantage plans in line with what it costs for beneficiary care in original Medicare. There was some concern (voiced most stridently by those opposed to ACA) that these reductions in payments would cause insurers to leave the market and increase costs for beneficiaries. As demonstrated by the KFF report, none of these concerns have come to pass. In fact, an increasing number of beneficiaries are enrolling in Medicare Advantage plans, and the benefits and costs remain largely unchanged.

All Medicare Advantage plans must offer the same benefits as original Medicare, but are allowed to have different costs and restrictions. Typically, a Medicare Advantage plan imposes co-pays for a menu of medical services. Certain Medicare Advantage plans offer additional limited benefits, such as vision or dental coverage.

The two most common types of Medicare Advantage plans are health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and preferred provider organizations (PPOs). Each has its own networks of medical providers. HMOs usually require referrals to see specialists. If you go out-of-network in an HMO, you will usually be responsible for the full cost of your care. You are allowed to go “outof-network” in a PPO, but if you do, you will almost always pay more.

Stan Cohen, a Medicare volunteer counselor, is available for free, one-on-one consultations by appointment only. Call 647-3116 to arrange for an appointment.

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Bird Watch

by Jean Preis BN Columnist

First flight

This morning, I was walking by the lake when a small bird flew past me. About a second later another bird flew by, and then another, but something about them seemed odd, as if they were having trouble steering. One little bird flew toward a branch, was flying too fast, and couldn’t stop quite in time. After narrowly avoiding a crash landing, the little creature stood up on the branch, shook itself, and called a soft chip.

Every spring, for the past few years, a pair of phoebes has built a nest on our cottage. They gather mud in their beaks and use it to plaster various plant fibers, grass, and moss into the shape of a nest, which they wedge onto the top of a window, splattering mud onto the window glass in the process. From the porch steps, I can see the nest clearly, although it is too high for me to see into it. While the female phoebe sits on the nest, incubating her eggs, her mate patrols the immediate neighborhood, calling a loud harsh FEE bee whenever he sees anyone approaching. At first she, too, is nervous about intruders, and if I walk up the cottage steps near the nest she is likely to flee. I postpone my spring cleanup of that cottage as long as possible, to give the parents a chance to care for their family without being disturbed, but over time she becomes braver, and after a while, as long as I do not look directly at the nest, she will stay put.

Lately, I had not noticed any activity in the area around the nest, and wondered if the family had all grown up and left. Yesterday, though, I had to go into the cottage, and as I went up to the porch I stood on the top step and stared boldly toward the nest. To my surprise, I saw several heads sticking up. The nest was not empty after all. It was crowded with young phoebes, and they looked so big I wondered how they all managed to fit in there.

By this morning, the answer to my question became clear. The phoebes looked big because they were ready to fledge, to leave their crowded nest and embark on a new life. Now here they were, flying all around me.

This beautiful warm day offered the best conditions for new birds to be out in the world, and the parents would have many hours of sunshine in which to find food for their hungry youngsters.

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IT TAKES A COMMUNITY — to put on a festive 4th of July celebration, as the Bridgton Lions Club sign reminded travelers driving by Hayes True Value Hardware this week. Countless volunteers pitch in to organize all the fun, and among them is Frank Howell, owner of the Magic Lantern Theater, who volunteers use of his helicopter each year so the Lions can hold their Golf Ball Drop fundraiser.

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(Continued from Page D) agreed with me. That makes it easier to be a truth-teller. Now, if only some of our political, religious and news media bigwigs could figure that out, we might have a chance to reform our corrupted society before we lose it forever.

Rev. Robert Plaisted Bridgton

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The Board of Selectpersons will hold a meeting on July 14, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., at the Municipal Office Building located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda: 1. A liquor license application submitted by Allen Bianco Family, LLC for Captain Jack’s, located at 34 Naples Marina Lane.

2. A Special Amusement application submitted by Allen Bianco Family, LLC for Captain Jack’s.

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PUBLIC HEARING(S) The Bridgton Planning Board will conduct a Public Hearing at the Bridgton Town Office, Three Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, Maine, on Tuesday, July 15, 2014, beginning at 7:00 p.m., to consider the following application: Beaverwood Creek Estates/Christian and Lynn Olsen Beaver Pond/off Hio Ridge Road; Map 13 Lot 60A 6-Lot Subdivision Also, on this date and time the Bridgton Planning Board will continue the Public Hearing on the following application: Dead River Company 161 Portland Road; Map 9 Lot 61 Remove unused structures, install 30,000-gallon liquid propane tank The applications are available for viewing at the Bridgton Town Office Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

All interested individuals are invited to attend at the above place and time to present any comments. The Board reserves the right to conduct any other routine business as necessary.

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To The Editor: This session, Rep. Lisa Villa (D-Harrison) has been a leader for her community and for our state. She is especially known around the State House for her work on veterans’ issues. She has worked on several bills to help veterans and participated in many activities to honor their many sacrifices.

In her role on the Judiciary Committee, she worked to expand the successful Veterans Treatment Court. The court currently operates in Kennebec County and is open to any newly returned veteran. Rep. Villa voted to approve a more stable source of funding to keep the current court running and to expand the program into other regions of the state.

In April 2013, Rep. Villa spearheaded Maine’s firstever Honor Flight. This trip brought 18 World War II veterans to visit their war memorials in Washington, D.C. She arranged to have the Patriot Guard Riders escort the group to the airport and had the terminals filled with well-wishers.

Rep. Villa is a thoughtful and caring legislator. She understands the value of bipartisanship and has been effective in working with colleagues across the aisle. I expect to see great things from her in her second term.

We are fortunate to have Rep. Villa in Augusta.

Jeff McCabe Assistant House Majority Leader

Just saying…

amount of social engineering (planning and legislation) can overcome. The most abused of the impulses is perceived self-interest.

Originally, a helping hand (welfare) was to be temporary; providing the recipient with the means to get back into the game. Assistance to recover from a setback and rebuild one’s life was the goal of the welfare system. There were many successes initially and the early successes spawned a plethora of self-interested reactions by the various groups involved in providing assistance to the needy.

With the expansion of any government program comes a corresponding increase in bureaucracy. Significant numbers of people need to be employed to implement the program. This need is filled by professional career bureaucrats who are trained to believe that their work to help the poor is noble and transcends any outdated notions of Constitutional restrictions.

Enter the perceived selfinterest of the professional, career bureaucrat. If the problem is solved (i.e. the number of Americans living below the poverty level is greatly reduced or eliminated), the bureaucracy will no longer be needed at anything approaching the current levels. On the other hand, if the scope of work is expanded, then more professional, career bureaucrats

will be needed. No bureaucrat worth his salt will choose the first option, but will instead perceive that the nobility of their work will not only assure a career and comfortable retirement, but go a long way to ameliorate the plight of the poor. Cheered on by President Obama, the bureaucracy has spread out to hunt out anyone who needs assistance and assist them.

The perceived interest of those in need is dictated by the incentives or disincentives that the programs deliver along with government’s assistance. Welfare as currently constructed has some perverse incentives. For instance, having a wage earner in the home reduces the amount of assistance that the family will receive. This has the effect of creating an economic incentive in favor of single-parent households (usually headed by a female), where the parent doesn’t have a job outside of the home. The man’s place in the family structure becomes a liability rather than an asset.

The state replaces the father as the breadwinner and while the state can provide a modicum of financial stability in all other respects, the state is totally inadequate in the role of father.

The politicians (primarily but not limited to progressive Democrats) have figured out that their perceived self-interest is in getting re-elected so

that they can further the cause of equal results (a failed political concept but still a great sound bite) rather than equal opportunities. Those who seek help from government have figured out that if they vote for the right politician they can get more free stuff (the other choice offered to the working poor is a decrease in family income due to the penalties on non-government income). The hard-working taxpayer gets screwed (if he or she exercises their perceived self-interest they will likely go to jail for tax evasion).

The bastardization of the helping hand idea has led to a large special interest groups whose primary interest is getting more of someone else’s property without consideration of how it is obtained. It is an extremely selfish viewpoint empowered by government, which has convinced people (or business) that it is their right to have government provide for their needs. It is not mentioned to the recipients that whatever government gives to one person, government must first take from someone else (a little more from the rich but mostly from the middleclass).

The planning and intentions of the social engineers will always fall before the combined conflicts of the perceived self-interest of the participants, which ultimately will lead society into a totaliLETTERS, Page D

To The Editor: A recent poll in Maine (as reported on the WGAN morning show) indicated that the population is split equally on whether welfare has a positive or a negative effect on society.

Basically, those whose taxes are paying for welfare think that the results are negative and those who are recipients of welfare think that the results are positive. Both sides have a point when viewed from the viewpoint of their perceived self-interest.

The concept of giving a helping hand dwells deep within the American DNA and was the thinking behind LBJ’s Great Society. Let us look to the truism that if government runs a program to assist the poor, it will succumb to the urge to over promise and under deliver. Using other people’s money to solve poverty brings into play inval- OUTDOOR CONCERT — Singer Danielle Miraglia performs on the outdoor porch id human impulses that no of the Noble House Inn in Bridgton on Thursday, June 26.

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(Continued from Page D) tarian straight jacket as the last resort to prevent chaos.

Jock MacGregor North Sebago

Bound by standards

To The Editor: Because of personal reasons, Pat and I have been out of the state and unable to attend the previous Bridgton Planning Board meetings regarding the proposed construction of the AT&T Mobility Telecommunication Facility. However, we have kept in close contact with Paul and Judy Veit, and I had authorized them to speak on my behalf. Also thanks to the fine job The Bridgton News has done, we were able to keep abreast of the status of the application.

On June 17, 2014 we were able to attend the scheduled planning board meeting. Prior to the meeting, I had provided the planning board with a letter addressing some additional information regarding compliance with the Tower Ordinance relevant to fire, safety, environmental con-

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cerns and my signal analysis of AT&T’s coverage along Route 302 based on my AT&T cell phone signal and the Sam Ingalls Tower signal indicator maps, which I provided as an attachment to the letter.

The planning board chairman acknowledged receipt of the letter, but he chose not to read it, stating it only contained information that had been previously presented. It would appear as though he did not thoroughly read my letter because it did contain information not previously presented to the planning board pertinent to the telecommunication facility. The meeting did result in the commitment to hire IDK Communications as an independent consultant to perform a site analysis to evaluate American Towers’ assertion that the Sam Ingalls tower isn’t suitable for meeting AT&T’s goal of improving coverage westerly down Route 302. Also, Ransom Consulting Engineers would team with DeWan & Associates to study AT&T’s methodology and conduct their own photo simulations.

In our opinion — based on the information that has been provided by the concerned residents at planning board meetings and the additional information I would like to present below — there is sufficient evidence in the best

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interest and safety of the residents of the town of Bridgton to deny this application at its current location.

As documented within the article in The Bridgton News on May 30, 2014, Bridgton Selectman Paul Hoyt noted that the town’s Tower Ordnance does address the need to “minimize adverse impacts” from cell towers such as the loss of property value. That seems to be a valid concern. “I think this is something worth looking at,” he said. This telecommunication facility’s proposed location is directly in back of our new retirement home. As an abutter and a taxpayer, I have to question whether the town is prepared to lose tax revenue from the reduction in the property value of the 30 abutters and as many as 30 additional lots in those neighborhoods located in the area of the proposed telecommunication facility. It is also my opinion that the sale and/ or resale of those properties would be affected. I would think this potential loss of tax revenue is not in the best interest of the town of Bridgton or its residents in order to satisfy the AT&T Mobility business objectives. It appears the construction of the AT&T Mobility Telecommunication Facility will provide minimal value to the town of Bridgton

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to the Shawnee Peak Ski area, where it dropped to four bars. The signal strength then dropped to two bars at the Little Mountain Store. We then had no signal beyond the Little Mountain Store.

It would seem the signal strength along Route 302 is more than adequate and where AT&T is lacking coverage is only beyond the Little LETTERS, Page D

First flight

(Continued from Page D) The exuberance of the young phoebes was contagious.

I could only imagine what it must feel like for these birds, who had spent at least two weeks in an increasingly crowded nest, to suddenly be free of confinement. Not only were they free, they could fly! As I watched them flying around me I was filled with some of the same joy I imagined they might be feeling. I was not the only witness to this momentous occasion, though. The catbird and the robin, both of whom nest in our yard, came over to perch in bushes near the shore and watch the phoebes’ first flight into freedom. I wondered if their own youngsters were still in the nest, and if they might be looking forward to the changes that awaited their families.

This is a challenging time of year for bird families, as parents continue to feed and watch over their offspring until they are fully independent. It can be challenging for humans, too, to try to keep pet cats confined and away from inexperienced young birds, and to resist rescuing young birds who appear to be abandoned, since a parent is usually somewhere nearby.

It was a treat to see newly fledged phoebes discovering they could fly, but they have much to learn before they will be able to survive on their own. This is an exciting time for them, and for those of us who are able to watch them.

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Portland St., Bridgton 647-2029 Land info services – Surveys Boundary/Topographic/Flood elevation Collins Plumbing & Heating Inc. PO Box 485, Harrison, Maine Specializing in repair service in Off: 583-6159 The Lake Region 647-4436 D. A. Maxfield Jr. PLS Over 10,000 surveys on file Ken Karpowich Plumbing Repairs/Installation/Remodeling TAXIDERMIST Master Plumber in ME & NH Over 20 years experience 207-925-1423 Trapper’s Taxidermy

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

Robert M. Neault & Associates CONTRACTORS Attorneys & Counselors at Law Corner of Rte. 302 & Songo School Rd. Quality Custom Carpentry EXCAVATION P.O. Box 1575, Naples Specializing in remodeling & additions 693-3030 Jeff Juneau Naples K.S. Whitney Excavation 207-655-5903 Sitework – Septic Systems BOOKKEEPING Materials delivered COUNSELING Kevin 207-647-3824 NE Professional Services Exceptional bookkeeping services Ellia Manners, LCPC Morgan Construction & Logging 207-583-4364 In Her Own Image/Counseling for Women Excavation, trucking, septic systems http://neprofserv.com Call for brochure/Insurance accepted D.E.P. & C.L.P. Certified www.elliamanners.com Bridgton 595-4971 CARETAKERS 207-647-3015 Bridgton Caretake America Snow’s Excavation DANCE INSTRUCTION Managing and Patrolling Complete site work Kevin Rogers, Owner/Manager Foundations-Septic-Lots cleared The Ballroom Rte. 35, Naples 693-6000 207-647-2697 Dance - Exercise - Yoga - Aikido

CARPENTRY

HAIRDRESSERS

Ingalls tower wasn’t suitable because the terrain would obstruct the signal from Route 302. On May 31, 2014, Pat and I decided to go to Naples Center to the Garden Club plant sale; we then proceeded to Conway N.H. along Route 302. I decided to monitor the AT&T signal strength on my AT&T Mobility cell phone.

The signal was a full strength of five bars from Naples up

A –1 Thompson’s Services LLC Cleanings and repairs, Boilers Furnaces, Monitors, Oil tanks New installations, 24 hr burner service Licensed and insured 207-693-7011

Bosworth Electric Inc. Servicemaster Quality electrical contractor Prof. Carpet Cleaning – Home/Office Commercial/Industrial/Residential Fire/Smoke Damage Restoration Generators/Todd Bosworth/207-838-6755 1-800-244-7630 207-539-4452 bosworthelectricinc@hotmail.com TLC Home Maintenance Co. Bouchard Electric Professional Cleaning and Master Electrician, Generators/Security Property Management magicmike1965@yahoo.com Housekeeping and much more 207-583-9009 – 978-337-9497 (cell) 583-4314

COMPUTERS

and its residents.

It is my understanding, based on the current proposed location of the telecommunication facility monopole, in the event of an accident such as a fire during construction or normal maintenance at the proposed telecommunication facility, it may not provide enough response time for the Bridgton Fire Department to save our private residence or other residences located within less than 750 feet of the proposed location. Based on my research from local media reports, in just Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Florida and Texas, I was shocked by the number of cell tower fires. It is unbelievable. These fires were caused after construction during regular routine maintenance with one fire due to a reported cell tower collapse.

As documented within the article in The Bridgton News on May 23, 2014, Craig Cody stated during the May 3, 2014 meeting, a site evaluator, who works for American Towers, conducted the project analysis purporting to show that none of the existing towers in Bridgton were suitable for meeting AT&T’s goal of filling a coverage gap on Route 302. He said all of the towers were outside the search range, and that the 150-foot tall Sam

July 3, 2014, The Bridgton News, Page D

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

FLOORING J & M Wood Floors Installation/Sanding/Refinishing Fully insured – Free estimates 207-337-5623

FOUNDATIONS Henry’s Concrete Construction Foundations, Slabs, Floors Harrison Tel. 583-4896 J. B. Concrete Bill O’Brien Poured Foundations 207-925-1630

GARAGE DOORS Naples Garage Door Co. Installation & repair services Free estimates Naples 207-693-3480 Roberts Overhead Doors Commercial/residential – free estimates Now offering Master Card & Visa 207-595-2311

ACW Inspection Services Certified Home Inspector 20 years in Real Estate Fryeburg 207-256-2574

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

INSURANCE Ace Insurance Agency Inc. Home and Auto 43 East Main Street Denmark 1-800-452-0745 Chalmers Ins. Agency 100 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-3311

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

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

Jason Pingree

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 112 Bush Row Rd

Denmark 207-452-2091 Clement Bros. Lawn and Landscape Organic lawn & garden maintenance TOWING Shoreline restoration Creative stonework, property watch Stuart Automotive Snowplowing & sanding Free Junk Car Removal 207-693-6646 www.clementbros.com 838-9569

Handy Hands Property Maintenance TREE SERVICE Comprehensive custom service Caretaking – long or short term Q-Team & Cook’s Tree Service A-Z/lot clearing to structure & Removal-pruning-cabling-chipping grounds care 647-8291 Stump grinding-bucket work-bobcat Southern Maine Retirement Services Crane-licensed & fully insured McHatton’s Water Damage Spec.

Medicare Supplements & Prescription Plans Q Team 693-3831 or Cook’s 647-4051 Life and Long-Term Care Insurance Drying and Flood recovery Toll free 207-693-3831 www.Q-Team.com 150 Main St., Bridgton 1-866-886-4340 In-house financing available Credit cards accepted Rice Tree Service – Sheldon Rice www.mchattonswds.com Complete tree service – free estimates KENNELS Bridgton 647-2822 1-800-850-2822 Removal-prune-chipping-stump grinding Bridgton Veterinary Kennels Licensed and insured REAL ESTATE Boarding Utility and Landscape Arborist Route 117, Bridgton, Me. Waterford ME – 583-2474 Chalmers Real Estate Tel. 647-8804 100 Main St., Bridgton VETERINARY Tel. 647-3311 LAWN CARE Bridgton Veterinary Hospital Lakes Region Properties Small Animal Medicine & Surgery North Country Property Services “At the Lights in Naples” Rt. 117, Bridgton, ME 647-8804 Lawn Care Waterfront, Residential Property Management Commercial & Land Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital www.ncpsllc.com 207-713-0675 207-693-7000 Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Route 302, Fryeburg LOGGING Oberg Agency 207-935-2244 Residential, Business, Lake Shore Morgan Construction & Logging Norway Veterinary Hospital Property Logging/trucking/lot clearing/exc.

Naples Clinic 132 Main St., Bridgton D.E.P. & C.L.P. Certified Corner Rte. 302 & Lambs Mill Rd. Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858 Bridgton 595-4971

By Appointment 693-3135 Oberg Insurance Auto, Home, Business, Life 132 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858

LP GAS Bridgton Bottled Gas LP Gas Cylinders/Service Route 302 Bridgton 207-647-2029

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

Fully insured Free estimates Darryl & Doug Hunt 693-5060

ROOFING BLH Roofing & Painting Metal, Rubber, Asphalt New roofs & repairs For all your construction needs Bryan 207-232-5138

RUBBISH SERVICE ABC Rubbish Weekly Pick-up Container Service Tel. 743-5417

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

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

Classifieds

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.

CHALMERS INSURANCE &

REAL ESTATE

Part of the Chalmers Group

100 Main Street, Bridgton, ME 04009 Phone: 207-647-3311 Fax: 207-647-3003 www.chalmers-ins.com BN 27

HELP WANTED

FOOD SERVICE ­­— helpers and dishwashers needed for Camp Encore-Coda in Sweden. Full-time.

Mid-June through mid-August.

Contact Keith Cole at 207-3148442. tf21

FOR SALE

MAINTENANCE WORK — Odd jobs by the hour, day, week or job. Free estimates. Call 6274649.

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TEN-INCH CRAFTSMAN — table saw with Biesemeyer saw fence system. Enclosed base, newly re-built 220 volt motor, on wheels. $1500. Town & Country, CLEANING & organizing East Conway, 603-939-2698. 1t27 — Local company looking to fill empty slots. Excellent references HOLIDAY RAMBLER and free estimates. Please call 207- — 2003 Alumascape, 31’, very 595-1542. tf25 good condition, on campsite in campground on lake in Bridgton, BRUSH CUTTING —lawn care, Heat, air, entertainment systems, mowing, tree cutting, landscaping, fully-equipped kitchen, queen bed, light trucking, seasonal cleanup. bunks, stabilizer jacks, permanent Call 595-8321.

3t25x peaked roof, deck, 12’ slide-out, EXCAVATING – Have hoe, will 10x24 hard-top screen room with travel. Snowplowing, removal and skylight, full under trailer skirt. sanding. Site work, foundations $17,000. Call John at 774-2704t25x dug, back filling, septic systems, 2156. sand, loam, gravel. Call Brad AUTHENTIC OLD TOWN Chute, 653-4377 or 627-4560. tf3 — cedar canoe, 18 feet long, 36 inch beam. Over 60 years old.

FOR SALE First layer of fiberglass has been FIREWOOD — $225 per cord installed. Needs the two finish green. Ask about volume discount. 2 layers of fiberglass resin to be cord minimum for delivery. 207-925- applied. This is a genuine antique 1138. westernmainetimberlands. that can actually be used. Paddles com tf13 included. In excellent condition.

Town & Country, East Conway ALL NIGHTER — wood stove. 603-939-2698. $1500.

1t27 Holds 27” logs. $500. 647-5784.

2t26x GOT WOOD — Order wood that will be ready to burn this fall $250 WESTERNMAINEFIREWOOD. per cord. Call Jack to schedule com — Seasoned hardwood. Aged your delivery 207-647-8146 or 12 months or more. Cut, split and 207-252-4397.

26t23x delivered. Half cord $140, cord $260. 583-4113 or 595-5029.

VEHI­CLES FOR SALE

8t21x 2005 KIA SEDONA SV — Fair 1993 CHRISCRAFT — 18 feet, shape, needs work. Runs well.

OMC motor/drive in good shape. 146K miles. $1200 or best offer.

Excellent trailer. Parts boat or 207-286-5875.

1t27x rehab project. $500 or best offer.

207-286-5875.

1t27x RED’S FIREWOOD — Cut, split and delivered. Any amounts.

Call 615-6342 for details. tf35 SUNFISH SAILBOAT — $500.

Phone 647-2608, 207-776-5018.

tf24 AREA RUG — Beautiful design.

7-ft., 6-in. x 9-ft., 6-in. $75. 6473028.

1t27x G.B. LOGGING & FIREWOOD ­— Sawed & split to length or tree length, buyer of soft & hardwood stumpage. Free tree removal. $200 cord. Call Glen at 1-603-662-4191.

5t27x GUNS — Buy, sell, trade. Wanted all military items. Sweden Trading Post, 207-647-8163. Will travel.

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$5 FOR TATTERED – U.S. Flag LICENSED ELECTRICIAN when purchasing new U.S. Flag 3’x — Apply McIver Electric, 221 5’ or larger. Maine Flag & Banner, Portland St., 647-3664 tf20 Windham, 893-0339. tf46

GENERAL MAINTENANCE — helper needed for Camp Encore-Coda in Sweden. May through mid-August, 25-30 hours per week. Basic carpentry skills required. Non-smoking camp.

Contact Peter Jordan at pwjordan1228@yahoo.com tf13 ACCEPTING BIDS TO — scrape, prepare and paint Union Church, next to Naples Library, including the steeple. Must have certificate of insurance. Due July 8th.

Estimates sent to: Union Church of Naples, P.O. Box 1656, Naples, Me. 04055.

2t26x CLEANING PERSON — needed for Camp Encore-Coda in Sweden. Mid-June through late August.

15-20 hours per week, mornings.

Contact James Saltman at: jamie@ encore-coda.com tf11 SEASONAL MAINTENANCE — position for youth summer camp. Must be 21 years old, pass USDOT driver health physical exam and have landscape and janitorial skills. Call 452-2051 for more information.

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VEHICLES FOR SALE

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

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

Most parts 2 days. Good used cars.

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

DENMARK — 1 bedroom, 1st floor apartment. Heat/electric/hot water/trash/plowing included.

Peaceful country setting with water views, walk to town beach. Town park is 400 feet away. Full monthly rent is $640 but the rental unit is subsidized by the Maine State Housing Authority based on your monthly income. Your income must be less than $20,700 to qualify. Quiet pets are OK but sorry, no dogs allowed. A $500 security deposit is required. Please call for more information: 508-947-3796.

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BRIDGTON — Furnished 4-bedroom house, 2 baths. Washer/dryer/ dishwasher. Available July 19-26 and July 26-August, 1, 2014. $1,300 per week. No pets, no smoking. Security deposit. References required.

1-403-986-2210.

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1997 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER — Limited. Fully loaded, V6, 3.4 liter, auto transmission, 4WD, 185K miles, air conditioning, etc.

Great deal at $4500. Call 6473443.

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FOR RENT

WEST BALDWIN — 2-bedroom house. Carpeted, 2 baths, small loft, full kitchen with dishwasher, laundry room with washer & dryer. No smoking indoors, no pets. Quiet location. $925 month includes heat & hot water. 787-2121.

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2-BEDROOM, 1-BATH — cottage on Long Lake in Bridgton. $4000/month plus utilities Possible year round rent. No pets, references required. Call 207-754-6230. 4t25x DOWNTOWN HARRISON — 1-bedroom apartment, 2nd floor. Clean, bright and sunny. Full kitchen and bath. $695, includes heat and hot water. Absolutely no smoking. Available Aug. 1st. 3320060.

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HARRISON — Rental ideal for 1 person. Efficiency apt. in beautiful area. No pets, non-smoker.

Full kitchen and bath. $450 month includes: Heat, electric. 207-415- FRYEBURG — On Maine/NH WEEKLY VACATION — lake- 9166. Leave message. tf26 line. 1-bedroom apartment, mounfront cottage rental on Moose tain views, cable & Internet proPond, Denmark, Maine with dock NAPLES — Long Lake. Look- vided. No pets. $600 month plus ing for caretaker couple to rent for your boat. Sleeps 5. Fully utilities. Call 207-415-1444. 4t27x equipped kitchen. Has Internet and furnished, 2-bedroom, large open tv. $850/week. Call Jane 603-321- concept, newly-remodeled mobile NORWAY — 2-bedroom duplex.

9025.

8t26x home located in beautiful Vacation Heat included, washer/dryer hookHome Park. Site #4, ice fish, snow- ups, no smoking, no pets. $750 per BRIDGTON — 3 bedroom house mobile, beautiful sandy beach. No month, first month plus 1 month for rent in Bridgton’s Knights Hill pets, no smoking. $900 plus utili- security required. Available now.

Community. Amenities to beach, ties, full tank of fuel. See web- Call 603-882-9355, David. 4t24x pool and tennis courts included, site for pictures www.rrvacation1-year lease required. $900/month homepark.com 305-304-8764 cell. THOMPSON LAKE — Casco plus utilities. Call 207-647-8686 or tf3 vacation rental. $1500/wk (Sept./ 321-266-2720. No answer, please Oct. $1200/wk) 3 bedroom 2.5 BRIDGTON — Professional ofleave a message.

1t27x bath. Lakefront w/deck. Gas firefice space for rent. 1200 square feet. place. No smoking, no pets. 6464,000SF CONDO FOR RENT Great location near Hannaford/ 325-8317. parsonspointcasco@ — located at 30 Headwall Drive, Dunkin’ Donuts. $1000 month plus gmail.com 4t26x Shawnee Peak, Bridgton, Me. 3 heat and electric. 207-415-9166. bedrooms, game room, sauna, 3 Leave message CASCO — Completely furnished tf26 1/2 baths, furnished and move-in rooms, heat, lights & cable TV inBRIDGTON — Furnished 4-bedready. $1500 per month plus utilicluded. $120 weekly. No pets. Call ties. No pets, references required. room house, 2 bathrooms. Washer/ cell, 207-595-4946. tf37 Call 207-754-6230.

4t25x dryer/dishwasher. Mid-September through June. No pets. No smoking. $850/mo. + utilities. Security 70 Fairview Drive deposit and references. 647-2119.

Fryeburg, ME 04037

5T26x Phone 207-935-3351 Fax 207-256-8303

Are you tired of working at a “corporate” facility and looking for a family-owned and operated facility where your efforts are appreciated and rewarded? Then we’re looking for you to join our health care team, and go home each day knowing you made a difference in people’s lives.

We are presently looking for

Personal Support Specialists Home Care for Maine, a statewide homecare agency, is seeking caring dependable candidates to assist elders and disabled individuals. PCA/PSS/CNA experience not required. Current openings in: Baldwin, Bridgton, Sebago, Standish, Fryeburg, Hiram, Lovell, Norway, Otisfield and Oxford.

1-800-639-3084 or apply online at: www.homecareforme.org

Licensed Nurses & CNAs

7–3 and 3–11 shifts, both full- and part-time

EOE/AAE

We have a generous health insurance plan and offer a benefit plan or pay in lieu of benefits plan — your choice.

Apply in person or obtain an application at: www.fryeburghealthcare.com

CAMP & CANOE RENTAL

Rt. 160, Brownfield Bridge, Brownfield, Maine 207-452-2500 www.riverruncanoe.com

Applications being accepted for Summer, Full-time & Part-time Positions

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HELP WANTED

Accompanist The Casco Village Church United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road (Route 121) in Casco, Maine, is looking for an accompanist for Sunday morning services and Wednesday evening choir rehearsals. Applicant qualifications: Education and training equivalent to a degree in Music, keyboard or a related field, preferably with demonstrated experience in a dynamic church music environment and proficiency in both piano and organ. The church has an A.B. Chase Grand Piano and an electronic Allen Organ as well as a 20-member choir directed by Eugene Long.

Qualified applicants may send a resume, including contact information and references, to: Casco Village Church United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 367, Casco, ME 04015, and may contact the Church Office at 207-627-4282 to schedule an interview.

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• Camp and Canoe Maintenance (Full-time)

JOB OPENING

TOWN OF BROWNFIELD

• Canoe Shuttle Drivers (Saturday morning)

Administrative Assistant

Call 207-540-4979 for information.

Program Assistant Bridgton Community Center

The Bridgton Community Center is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic individual to serve as a part-time (15 hours per week) Program Assistant. This position is responsible for the administrative and technical work in planning and organizing programs at the Center. Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s Degree, or, experience in social work and community development field.

The Town of Brownfield is currently seeking resumes for the 30-hour-a-week position of Administrative Assistant to the Board of Selectmen. This individual needs to be skilled in office management and have Windows-based computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel. Trio software experience and grant writing are a plus but not required. The Board is looking for a person who has a positive attitude and exceptional communication skills. Municipal management experience and a college degree are also a plus but individuals with comparable work experience and education are encouraged to apply. Salary is negotiable based on experience and training. Resume, cover letter and references, along with salary request, must be received by July 24, 2014 at 4:30 p.m.

Direct all paperwork and/or questions to: Board of Selectmen/Job Application in subject line at e-mail address of: brownfield.selectmen3@yahoo.com

Please submit resume with a cover letter no later than Friday, July 11th to:

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

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

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

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

WORK WANTED

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

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

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Town of Naples

Director, Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot Street, Bridgton, ME 04009 or to: carmen.bcc@ne.twcbc.com.

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Job description can be obtained by e-mail request to: carmen.bcc@ne.twcbc.com 1T27CD

NFI NORTH, INC. A National leader in Human Services has an opening for the position of

The Bridgton News has a new Staff Position opening in our Advertising Department

DCPS II DIRECT CARE PROGRAM STAFF FULL-TIME / PART-TIME Candidate should be patient, have a sense of humor and have experience working with children. A BA in Sociology, Psychology or related field preferred.

Familiarity with newspapers, Mac/Apple computers helpful.

Computer literacy essential.

At our Residential and Day Treatment Program in Bridgton, Maine, which serves 5–14 year olds.

Salaried with flexible hours.

References and optimism required.

Competitive salary, Excellent benefits package for full-time employees.

Supportive work environment, Opportunity for growth.

Please send resume: bnews@roadrunner.com; P.O. Box 244, Bridgton, ME 04009 or call 207-647-2851

Please send cover letter and resume to: Program Director 15 Wayside Avenue Bridgton, ME 04009 EOE/AA

The Town of Naples seeks a positive and professional individual to serve as a Deputy Fire Chief. This is a full-time position that assists the Fire Chief with the administration of the Emergency Medical Services Division of the department. Naples is a growing community located approximately one hour from Portland in the Lakes Region area. The Naples Fire Department runs approximately 900 calls per year, with two thirds of that number EMS calls. The position reports directly to the Fire Chief and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Filling shifts as an EMS provider as required, management of the EMS per-diem program, management involving the direction of the routine EMS activities of the department, administration of infection control and quality improvement programs, and management of the EMS division budget. Minimum qualifications include: Licensure as a Maine EMS provider at the EMT-Advanced level and Firefighter I certification. Preferred qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree, licensure as a Paramedic, Firefighter II and Fire Officer Certification, and experience in a municipal department.

Please submit resume and cover letter, with three references by July 8, 2014 to: Naples Town Manager Deputy Fire Chief Search 15 Village Green Lane, P.O. Box 1715 Naples, Maine 04055 A complete job description can be found at www.townofnaples.org

Or e-mail jenniferelliott@nafi.com TFCD

Position Announcement Deputy Fire Chief

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The Town of Naples is an equal opportunity employer.

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Opinions

Classifieds

REALESTATE FOR SALE

COMMUNITY — Flea Market, Fryeburg Fairgrounds Sundays 7 a.m.-2 p.m. until August 31.

Expo 1 and outside vendor space available. Info 603-662-3147.

11t25 SMALL GARAGE SALE — with great items! Saturday, July 5, 7-9 a.m. , 9 Pleasant St., Bridgton.

Wooden toddler bed with mattress; Aero pilates reformer with cardio rebounder and exercise ring; 14” Echo chain saw; snow shoes with ice grips; snow pusher; crosscountry skis, dishes.

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DENMARK — $120,000 year round log cabin minutes to Shawnee Peak and Moose Pond.

65 Allen Rd., Call David Roberts 207-741-2006 The Maine Real 6t26x FLEA MARKET — Sundays Estate Network.

SEBAGO — $450,000 gorgeous 8 a.m. Space available Rte. 302, waterfront on Sebago. 162 Safe Raymond, at Ray’s Barber Shop 4t24 Harbor. By appointment. Call 207-650-7009.

David Roberts 207-741-2006 The KAREN ERICKSON — Maine Real Estate Network. 6t26x incognito in Maine. Vintage, funky STANDISH — $300,000 Snug and clothing. Wonder Store, Rte Harbor/Sebago Lake year round 5, Center Lovell. FYI: facebook. tf27 home. Call David Roberts 207- com/incognitoinmaine 741-2006 The Maine Real Estate YARD SALE — 24x16 A/C, 9800 6t26x BTU, 40-ft. 5x8x4’H stockade Network.

BUSINESS SERVICES fence, very old machine shop drill, various sizes storm windows, RON PERRY CARPENTRY — kitchen cabinets for wall, lot of Renovations and new construction. antique hand tools. July 5, 9 a.m.-1 35 years of experience, no job too p.m. 25 Side City Rd., Bridgton. small or too big. Bridgton, Me. 1t27x 4t24x 978-502-7658.

GARAGE SALE — Antiques, HEAP HAULERS — Towing glassware, linens, prints, furniture service. Cash paid for junk cars. and lots more. Sat. 9-5. Rte 37, 563 tf12 N. Bridgton Rd., Bridgton. 1t27x Call 655-5963.

IF YOU NEED ANYTHING — YARD SALE — Thurs-Sunday, cleaned up or hauled off, my trailer 9-4, Sierra Drive, Naples (Rte 114) is 6’-x-10’. Chuck’s Maintenance, Make an offer, lots of items from 25t17x storage units.

743-9889.

1t27x DEN­MARK HOUSE — GARAGE SALE — Sat., July Painting, Inc. Inter­ior and Exterior 5th, 9-4, no early birds and no Paint­ing. Also, Paper­hang­ing. 40 dealers. Kitchen, some furniture, years of painting ex­pe­ri­ence. Call kids stuff, blankets, clothing, for esti­mates. Call John Math­ews, and man stuff. Sam Ingalls Rd., 207-452-2781. tf49 Bridgton across from Lake Region Nursery. Follow pink signs. 1t27x WANTED LOCAL BUILDER — & family seek winterized house near Lovell, starting early September, to rent or trade for skilled property improvement. 207-256-2484.

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Saturday Night of Worship July 12 at 6 p.m.

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

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

YARD SALES

YARD SALE — Saturday & Sunday, 8-5, 65 Allen Rd., Denmark. Dishes, collectables, odds & ends, jon boat, from a 1t27xw cabin to you.

Bridgton Alliance Church

Karen Erickson, incognito in maine vintage, funky and clothing Wonder Store, Rte 5, Center Lovell FYI: facebook.com/incognitoinmaine

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AKA Storage SALE – Unit #203 Saturday, July 5, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Keurig Coffee Machine, Tools, Trunk, 15 x 20 Canopy w/ Screen Shade, Air Conditioner 5 CD Disc Changer, Games, Puzzles, Cabinets, Lamps, Fish Tanks, Gun Rack, Thermostats, Skis, Wet Dry Vac & More 54 Songo School Rd., Naples, Maine 1T27CD

Letters

(Continued from Page D) Mountain Store along Route 302. In my opinion, based on my review of the Sam Ingalls Tower coverage indicator map, AT&Ts co-location on the Sam Ingalls Tower or the construction of a telecommunication facility in Fryeburg would resolve the 1½-mile coverage gap in Bridgton for AT&T and extend their coverage well beyond Bridgton and Conway N.H along Route 302.

I have to question what is the value added to the town of Bridgton and its residents by adding another telecommunication facility. It would seem from a logical and commonsense standpoint the answer is little or nothing.

In my opinion; the construction of the proposed telecommunication facility would have a significant impact on the ridge lines and the natural scenic vista enjoyed by residents of and visitors to the area. The aesthetics of the major view corridor nestled between the sounding terrain will be lost forever if the proposed telecommunication facility is constructed in this corridor.

As documented within the article in The Bridgton News on May 23, 2014, Mr. Collins stated the board is bound to following the standards set by the town’s Tower Ordinance, no more, no less and that if the applicant meets those standards, the project must be approved. The Tower Ordinance is designed and intended to balance the interests of residents of the town of Bridgton, telecommunications providers, and telecommunications customers in the siting of telecommunications facilities within the town of Bridgton. To minimize the adverse impact of such facilities including visual impacts, environmental impacts, impacts to historically significant areas, health and safety impacts and property value impacts. To encourage colocation of carriers and minimize the total number of towers located within the town.

The residents of Bridgton depend on the planning board to exercise their authority in the best interest of its residents and the town of Bridgton.

If the planning board is truly bound by standards set by the town’s Tower Ordinance, it is my opinion — the additional reference data I have provided above combined with the information pro-

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George Gula Bridgton

The answer, Part II

To The Editor: So last week, I wrote the first installment of “We are the Answer” which, I must confess might well draw to a very limp and non-conclusion of the series I wrote in The Bridgton News, charging ahead on my white horse to challenge Time Warner cable company. Well, I can’t say I wasn’t forewarned that, as an ordinary elderly one, lost my battle with Time Warner, proving to one and all that

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The only politician I have not written to is Shenna Bellows, now running against Susan Collins. Chellie Pingree and her staff were of no use at all and even my idol, Elizabeth Warren, responded to my pleas with nary a peep. My last response from Time Warner was a copy of a letter they sent to the FCC, sent by a paralegal who said, “Sorry… case closed…We did give Virginia Durr a $7 discount on a promotional and explained to her that her high billing (even after the huge discount we gave her on service that should be $192.21 a month) was on account of her using direct dial-up. The fact that it was and is a lie didn’t matter a bit. Well, I haven’t yet dropped my service and am now paying $152 a month, up from my original fee of $114 for the bundled service I purchased two years ago. No matter how many “monitors” listened in on our telephone calls, I had to capitulate and cry “uncle.” I’m not sure my corporate kissin’ kin Uncle Harold, Melanie’s supervisor’s supervisor over at Time Warner, the one who supervised the monitored telephone calls, heard me when I called “uncle” in my anguish. These corporate relatives just don’t seem to give a @$#&*.

So now, I’m still at it, but this time it is with folk who are about as close to real blood kin as they come.

Someone I know, love and trust who lives, if not in the lofty towers 1%, is certainly right there with the 20%.

Seems he and I have more in common than either of us can quite come to terms with.

We both have had the experience of being targeted (with good reason and without good reason) as the family “problem.” Both of us have spent many a sleepless night, writhing about in anguish as we fluctuate between total selfblame, blame for the horrors of our respective upbringings and absolute certainty that the “good, normal” people are simply not more morally or less morally superior than ourselves. The only difference is that this very handsome, brilliant (and I think courageous) younger man has far more opportunity than myself to pay out huge amounts of money to “fix” the family problems to temporarily make them go away. He seems to have more power than myself to perceive me as the “lazy laggard…spawn of the devil” if I cannot pay my mortgage or fuel bill. Both of us know “the gig is up” and to our credit we have behaved with more respect toward one another than others have to either of us.

So, my hope remains that eventually we will figure out that if we don’t learn “we” are the problem and the solution and all in this world together, the whole lot of us are done for.

Well, as the cynics and realists say, “Good luck to that.” Hope springs eternal among the dispossessed.

Virginia (Tilla) Durr Bridgton

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To The Editor: When I phoned the leader of the Arizona Border Recon (ABR) to get an update on the situation in the Tucson Sector of the border, I got more than I expected.

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Obituaries

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Sandra L. King Sandra L. King, 57, of Bridgton passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 following a long-term illness.

She was born in Portland, and has joined her father, Harry King; mother, Louise Doucette; and two sisters, Cindy and Mary.

She was a mother of two, Michelle King of Bridgton and Richard Sorenson III of Portland, but raised many. She loved sitting by the water, whether it was the beaches of Long Island or just on the lakes here at home.

Sandra also leaves behind her loving brother, Harry King Jr. of Standish.

Services will be at a later date.

Robert H. Kyle ALTON, N.H. — Robert H. Kyle, 81, passed away after a short illness on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, surrounded by his family.

Bob Kyle resided in Alton, N.H., with his wife, Marion (Brown) Kyle. In 1977, Bob retired as a major in the Unites States Army after serving two years in the Navy and 18 in the Army, including two tours of duty in Thailand and Vietnam.

A true renaissance man, Bob traveled around the world, painted in oils, wrote a novel, The Fifth Season (based on his experiences in Vietnam) and was a gifted woodworker. He attended nursing school at the Worcester City Hospital School of Nursing in Worcester, Mass., and then continued on to anesthesia school in El Paso, Texas.

After retiring from the Army, Bob and his family moved to Bethlehem, N.H., where he worked at The Littleton Hospital for 11 years, retiring in 1988.

Bob is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marion (Brown) Kyle; his daughters Cindy Frick of Eddington and Roberta “Bobbi” Kyle of Worcester, Mass.; his son, Mitchell Kyle of Salem, Mass.; four grandchildren; his sister, Joyce (Kyle) Newcomb of South Portland; and his brother, Richard Kyle of Casco.

There will be no funeral services at his request. Bob’s ashes will be scattered near his childhood home in Charleston. To honor Bob’s memory, his family asks that you do something special for a child in your life or in your community.

David I. Philbrook Sr.

Leonard C. Field

DENMARK — Leonard C. Field, 89, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 26, 2014 with loving friends at his side.

Leonard was born in Nashua, N.H., on Dec. 6, 1924. He was the son of James and Madeline (Classon) Field.

Leonard attended art school in Boston, where he became a very talented sketch artist and painter. Immediately after graduating, he was hired by an advertising firm in Boston. Leonard soon felt this job did not offer him the opportunity to show his true talent. During this time, he met his partnerto-be, William “Bill” Mason, who was also a talented artist. Soon after, Leonard and Bill went into business together as jewelry designers and craftsman. They opened their first store in Winchester, Mass. Leonard designed the jewelry; Bill crafted the pieces and soon had a flourishing business, which lasted for many years.

Leonard vacationed in the Bridgton area during the summers of his childhood. The love of the area brought him back to Maine. He and Bill bought a farmhouse in Denmark, where they lived for many years, creating art and beautiful flower gardens.

Leonard had a love of opera and listened faithfully to the Metropolitan Opera radio broadcasts.

Bill predeceased Leonard in 2010. Their ashes will be spread on a favorite field by a gathering of close friends.

Rebecca M. Quimby LIMINGTON — Rebecca “Becky” M. Quimby, 69, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2014, at her home in Limington.

She was born in Portland on Feb. 5, 1945, the daughter of the late Lorimer and Avis (Conant) Herrick. Becky attended grammar school in Portland and graduated from Portland High School.

She worked at several places over the years including the Hanold Co., General Electric in Standish, Fresh Samantha, and most recently was working as an elder care provider.

Becky was an avid outdoors enthusiast and especially enjoyed fishing, four-wheeling, gardening, and camping. She will also be remembered for the enjoyment she had playing cards and living life to it’s fullest with friends and family.

Becky volunteered at Preble Street Resources in Portland.

She was predeceased by her brothers, Roland, Duane Sr. and Stephen Herrick.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 22 years, Steve Quimby; sister, Dee Parvin of Las Vegas, Nev.; stepchildren, Steven Quimby of Gray, Adam Quimby of Old Orchard Beach and Tammy Quimby of Raymond; and a stepgrandchild.

A graveside service will be held on Friday evening, July 4, at 5 p.m., at Hillcrest Cemetery, Plains Road in Hollis.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: The American Cancer Society, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300 Topsham, ME 04086.

David I. Philbrook Sr., 78, of West Newfield and formerly of Naples passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at a Portsmouth, N.H. hospital with his family by his side.

He was born in Rockland on Jan. 11, 1936, a son of Ivan A. and Naida H. (Ainsworth) Philbrook. He graduated from Rockland High School. He spent his childhood and was raised on Matinicus Island, and as a teenager worked as a lobsterman.

David proudly served in the U.S. Navy for four years, and served another 37 years in the Naval Reserves. He also worked as A graveside service for Glenn James Chadbourne, Sr., who died on a diesel mechanic for several companies on the Portland waterfront before retiring from Atlantic Fuel Injection in March 1, 2014, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 12 at Forest Hills Cemetery in Bridgton. Arrangements are in care of Chandler Windham, where he worked many years.

He was a longtime member of the American Legion Post #155 Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton. in Naples, where he also served as a past commander. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, as well as riding his tractor and golf cart “dune buggy.” He was also a very accomplished builder, woodworker and craftsman, building two homes for his family, building boats and dollhouses, among many things. Above all, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who will be sadly missed by all who loved him.

A memorial service for George Carroll Hilton Jr. will be held on Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Ivan A. Philbrook Saturday, July 5 at 1 p.m. at the Bridgton Congregational Church II. followed by burial at Forest Hills Cemetery at 2 p.m. with military Surviving are his wife, Sandra Philbrook of West Newfield; honors. three daughters, Diana Nappi of Naples, Kimberly Haskell of West Newfield and Vicki Waterhouse of Norway; a son, David Philbrook Jr. of Norway; a brother, Leroy Philbrook of Thomaston; a sister, Sandra Dickinson of Charlestown, N.H.; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, July 12, 2014 from CASCO — Joyce Bowman Heald 2 to 4 p.m. at the American Legion Post #155, located off Route 11 in passed away on June 24, 2014, at Naples. home, after a long struggle with canOnline condolences may be expressed at www.wnyfuneral.com cer. She died with dignity and as the genuine lady that she always was.

Joyce was born Aug. 14, 1941, to Christine Baines Bowman and Francis Andrew Bowman. She graduated from HANOVER, MASS. — Daniel J. Walker, Brigadier Manchester Central High School in General (MOB) retired, of Hanover Mass., and 1959, and from Becker Junior College Denmark, Maine, formerly of Jamaica Plain and as a Medical Assistant in 1961. Joyce Randolph, Mass., passed away peacefully on June 23, married Norman E. Heald in 1962. She 2014. Dan was born on April 4, 1935, in Flushing, N.Y., and was a traveled with him during his career in lifelong Yankees fan. Dan was the son of the late Angus and Renee the Navy and spent the next several (Clifford) Walker of Jamaica Plain. years as a housewife and mother to their two children, Greg and He was the beloved husband of the late Joan (MacDonald) Dawn. Joyce then worked as a Medical Assistant and Office Manager Walker for over 45 years. His devoted children and spouses are: for an Orthopedic Surgeon in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. for 17 years. Joyce Paula and William Pelzer of Denmark, Daniel and Elizabeth and Norm retired in 1998 and moved to Parker Pond in Casco, where Walker of Hanover, and Michael and Eileen Walker of Scituate, they had honeymooned, and just recently celebrated their 52nd anniMass. Dan leaves a much-adored granddaughter, Marissa Walker versary. of Hanover. Dan also leaves three sisters, Barbara Fulp of Norfolk, Joyce was predeceased by her parents. She is survived by her Va., Patricia Vining of Braintree, Mass., and Joan Fede of Boynton husband Norm; her son Greg; daughter-in-law Leslie; grandsons Beach, Fla., as well as many nieces and nephews.

Adam and Michael Cardinal; daughter Dawn Girton; and grandDan had both a military and civilian career. He was a daughters Kristina and Delaney.

Registered Professional Engineer and founder/president of CDA In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joyce’s memory to: Associates, a construction management and consulting firm Casco Village Church, 941 Meadow Rd., Casco, ME. 04015, or to located in Boston, while maintaining a very active role in the U.S. Hospice of Southern Maine, 280 US Route 1, Scarborough, ME Army Reserve. He spent nearly 35 years rising up through the 04074. ranks from Second Lieutenant to Brigadier General (MOB). His A memorial service will be held at the Casco Village Church on military career culminated in 1989 after being awarded the Legion Sunday, July 20, at 1 p.m. Arrangements are by Hall Funeral Home, of Merit, given for exceptionally meritorious performance of duty.

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He was a member of the Elks, the American Legion and the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts.

Visiting hours were held Friday, June 27 at the Sullivan Funeral Home, 551 Washington St., Rte 53 in Hanover. A Funeral • Monuments Mass was celebrated Saturday, June 28 at St. Mary of the Sacred • Markers Heart Church, 392 Hanover St., Rte 139 in Hanover. Burial followed in Hanover Center Cemetery.

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David P. Phillips LITTLE SEBAGO — David P. Phillips, 52, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 30, 2014.

He was born on May 19, 1962, to Kathryn E. (Anderson) Phillips and the late Paul E. Phillips Jr. He was raised and educated in Westbrook and was a graduate of Westbrook High School class of 1980.

He worked locally for a while before he enlisted in the Army on Jan. 15, 1982.

His most memorable time served was in Germany. After serving four years in the Army, he worked for Weyerhauser Container Company until they closed, Homans Associates, and ERI Passive Power. For a few years, he also ran his own small landscaping business.

He resided on Little Sebago Lake since early 2003, where he loved spending time in the cove, on the boat, snowmobiling, and with his closest friends that often stopped by to visit. He was a huge New England sports fan and had a love of racing. He spent several years on a crew at Beechridge and was one of NASCAR’s faithful followers.

Known to all of us as “Bubba,” he was quiet, reserved, and often stood on the sidelines just taking it all in. On many occasions, he surprised us by breaking down a dance move or singing us a song that came out of nowhere.

He was predeceased by his grandparents; his father, Paul E. Phillips Jr. in 2002; and his daughter, Kailah Elise Phillips in 1990.

David is survived by his mother, Kathryn E. Phillips; his daughter, Loralee J. Phillips; his sister, Karen M. Phillips; and a nephew, all of Windham. He also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

A visiting hour will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Monday, July 7, followed by a funeral service at 12 p.m. Interment with military honors will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at blaisandhayfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The Maine SIDS Foundation, Attn.: Roy Bagley, 14 Charlonate Drive, Gray, ME 04039.

Vernon G. Watters RAYMOND — Vernon G. Watters, 93, of Raymond, died on Sunday, June 29, 2014, at Maine Medical Center in Portland following a brief illness.

He was born in Old Town on July 21, 1920, the son of the late Byron Leon and Marie Genevieve (Richard) Watters. Vernon was a 1938 graduate of Howland High School, where he was a four-sport letterman in football, basketball, baseball and track. He furthered his education in the Civilian Conservation Corps, studying engineering.

In 1942, following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served in the 82nd Airborne from 1942 until 1958.

He met his loving sweetheart of 67 years, Elizabeth (Richardson) Watters, in 1943, while stationed in England awaiting the “D-Day” invasion. He made three WWII combat jumps into Sicily, Italy and Normandy. In 1954, Vern served in the Korean War. In 1968–69, he was stationed in Vietnam. He also served in Germany, Italy, a variety of stateside assignments, and retired from active service in 1972, at the U.S. Military Academy.

During his distinguished 30-year career with the U.S. Army, he was a recipient of many medals including the Purple Heart, three Bronze Stars, three Army Commendations Medals, WWII Victory Medal, the French Forragere, the Belgium Forragere and the Master Parachutist Badge.

Following his honorable discharge from the military, he received his bachelor’s degree in business from Westbrook College, all the while working for the Portland Housing Authority, retiring in 1984.

Vernon was the recipient of a 2012 Six Who Care Award, for 25 years of volunteer service to Camp Sunshine in Casco. He was also a 30-year member of the Eagle Bassmasters.

Vern loved fishing, hunting, boating and being around his loving family at their home on Sebago Lake.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Wilfred “Will’ B. Watters of Windham, Genevieve May Abrams of Windham, Christine Mary Watters of Long Island, Ann Elizabeth Watters of Sarasota, Fla., Robert John Watters of Westbrook; seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren; his brother, Clinton (Ken) Watters of Oregon; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a daughter, Joan Francis Beach, in 1981.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Perpetual Help Church, 919 Roosevelt Trail, Windham, on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. Burial will In Memorium follow in the Southern Maine Veteran’s Cemetery, 83 Stanley In loving memory of Road, Springvale, on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Services by the Dolby DONALD L. SMITH SR. Funeral Chapel, Windham. For who died July 5, 1992 online condolences, please visit www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com Gone forever but not forgotten In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to: Camp Sadly missed by wife Lotte, children and grandchildren Sunshine, 35 Acadia Rd., Casco, ME 04015.

A July tribute to fathers

(Continued from Page D) uming, my brother’s only job was to burn the trash, which was an “outdoor chore.”

During that era, and in such a remote area, we did not have local access to a dump or transfer site, so we burned our trash.

We had two 50-gallon metal drums; each had an iron grate lid that was removable. The person who was burning the trash replaced the cover to keep debris from flying away and starting a brush fire. We kept our kitchen trash in a paper bag so it would light more easily. So, from where I washed the dinner dishes, I could look out the window and watch my brother have the privilege of using matches and starting a fire and standing outdoors as his chore.

My father came from an era when the parental style included spankings for misbehaving. We even got spankings for not going to sleep when our scheduled bedtime arrived. We were scolded and spanked for jumping on our beds, goofing off and making up excuses to stay up longer several times during the night.

My father was a firm disciplinary figure. Not only did he try to plant within our being an affinity for hard work, but also childhood was filled with many lessons on good sportsmanship. When it came to games and sports, my father tolerated neither gloating nor pouting in his children. We were verbally scolded for both.

Learning the skills required in a game and having knowledge of the rules were equally important to one’s conduct during the game. Our family played a lot of games — cribbage, chess, checkers, and dominoes. Throughout my teenage years, I remember my brother and dad at the kitchen table playing dominoes.

As a family, our lifestyles involved outdoor games such as horseshoes and Frisbee and lawn croquet. A neighboring family showed up for a visit one Christmas afternoon — and we challenged them to winter soccer.

On our lake, we all participated in swimming, skating, canoeing, and sailing. During the winter, we took half-day treks on our cross-country skis — often stopping at someone’s TRIBUTE, Page D

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(Continued from Page D) used paper clips. Man, I have a lot of used paper clips, all colors and sizes. And sheets of paper! There’s the mother lode.

Lots of used sheets of paper here, all of them with words on them! So I hire about 600 excellent typists to convert these sheets of paper into digital files. This means, if you act now, you can get a rough facsimile of, for example, the words on this random sheet of notes I made sometime in the past few months, shown here: “ALA 3 ARIZ 4 ARK 3 CALIF 17 Del 1 FLA-4…”

Well, I don’t want to give away the whole thing, but you get the idea. It’s a list of some sort. Prices for these verbal artifacts may vary. Part of the excitement will be figuring out what these snippets of prose and poetry and shopping lists are supposed to mean. (“N. Dak. 6”? How does North Dakota have two more of anything than Florida? Really, I have no idea…) I mean, what better use of your time than to go through my wastebaskets? Consider it your new hobby.

Every hobby should be fun, and you’re not a real American if you don’t collect something nobody else understands, or even cares about. I’ll call my company Ecclectiana, Inc., or, in the corporate spirit of making up names for products that only sound cool, I could go under Engenica, or Procelex, or even NDak6. Whatever I come up with, people will invest, because that’s what investors do. It’s practically a law of modern business that the more useless your product is the more valuable your company is. I mean, look at Facebook.

Now, if I could only develop a 3-D printer to post cow flaps online. Hotcakes, baby, they’d sell like hotcakes! My board of directors will be getting plenty of stock options, too, so send in your resumes now. Maybe I’ll put the rejected resumes up on Engenica. Together, we will make our fortunes!

In his spare time, Mike Corrigan collects dust.

Letters

(Continued from Page D) bilities of the Border Patrol that they sent 200 Border Patrol agents from the Tucson Sector to Texas to assist in the processing of the thousands of UACs coming from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador.

The drug cartel “spotters” at the border in Arizona saw this reduction in Border Patrol (BP) coverage and the cartels have been moving more drugs and human traffic across the border in the Tucson (Ariz.)

Sector to take advantage of the reduced BP presence. I was told just a few days ago in another phone call that an additional 140 Border Patrol agents have been sent — in my friend’s words — to “babysit” the UACs, a fact reported on in a radio news report.

This type of activity was referenced in the testimony of Brandon Judd, president of the National Border Patrol Council who, in an appearance before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee June 25, 2014, stated: “These cartels have a well-developed intelligence network and are very skilled at exploiting our shortages in manpower… In fact, the current surge has made all aspects of smuggling easier by tying up Border Patrol agents with large groups of UACs. Period. Full stop.”

Should we be concerned about this here in Maine, 3,000 miles from the border?

Where do you think the drugs used in our communities come from?

Where do you think the illegal aliens in Portland receiving General Assistance funds come from? The State of Maine taxpayers pay 90% of Portland’s General Assistance (GA) costs once those costs exceed a certain specified level. That’s you — and me.

Did you even know you were supporting illegal aliens?

(Maybe we could claim them as dependents.)

Joe Arpaio, the self-styled toughest sheriff in America, and the one who has his inmates wear pink outfits, was quoted recently as saying, “The Border Patrol is too busy changing diapers and not going after dope peddlers and illegal immigrants.”

The Tucson Sector has been so denuded of Border Patrol agents that my friends at the border are organizing an extensive, unprecedented action in the desert designed to disrupt the flow of drugs and other contraband into

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A July tribute to fathers (Continued from Page D) homestead to visit. We also went clamming during the best low tide of April or early May before Memorial Day — that our family’s spring ritual.

In the fairer months, my family also took long hikes on the beach — searching for agates and other interesting rocks. Often, my dad would reach over, and hold hands with my mom like they were on some romantic adventure.

It was sweet — a habit they still practice to this day.

My dad had patience when it came to playing a joke on us.

One time, while searching for agates on the beach, I had been bragging about my eagle eyes.

My father snuck ahead and placed his loot in plain sight on a white rock. I walked right by the pile of stones — all the while still bragging that there wasn’t an agate on the beach that could escape my keen vision. He started laughing so hard, I turned around; and I found it amusing enough to be able to laugh at myself. After that, I scanned the beach from side to side instead of only straight ahead.

Another time he waited weeks for my mom to find a surprise gift, a Russian pendent, he had hid in her eyeglasses case. She was going through a phase of refusing to

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use the eyeglasses. Waiting to see her surprised expression when she finally fetched her reading glasses and discovered the piece of jewelry she had coveted — my father knew that would be a long wait.

However, patience flew out the window when any of us children were hurt. My father turned into a superhero.

In one instance, he leapt over the deck’s railing above a steep downhill slope toward the lake, into the snow, after my sister and I told him our brother might have broken his leg while sledding.

I viewed his dramatic concern when we were injured or in danger as a sign of how much he loved us. Much later I learned that panic is part of being a parent.

My dad passed onto his children a love for animals.

He grew up with dogs, and over the years, we always had some breed of canine: beagles, a golden retriever, a border collie, a German schnauzer

that lived for 10 years, and about nine wolf-husky hybrids that lived to old age long after leaving Alaska for Oregon.

Many of the phone calls to or from my dad have included telling me what his dog or the cats are doing at the moment.

It’s nice conversation because I can envision being in his home while this takes place.

My father is really savvy about money. Hard work — now a retirement check from Crowley Maritime, paying off the most pressing debts, saving, and investing are all part of his formula. On a regular basis, he buys and sells, or restores and re-sells classic cars.

Over the years, his actions have demonstrated a generosity with money.

When I went to my first junior high dance with my girlfriends, my dad handed me $50 to spend on an outfit.

During my single years, he always stepped in financially, paying the cash or credit card

payments, to make certain the vehicle I drove was in running order. He knew the importance of having a reliable automobile.

A roof over our heads — I wonder where that phrase comes from? I Googled the origin of that idiom, and did not learn anything. My dad did provide a roof over our heads — not simply a physical home, but the values that absorb into a way of living.

During this time of the summer, the Independence Day weekend, when families get together under the same roof or RV or campsite, let us pay tribute to dads. Let us honor the lessons said aloud and the lessons lived before our eyes.

Let us hear our father’s stories and advice. Let us see the subtle pride at being surrounded by the next generation, grandchildren and grown children.

I’d like to pass on a lesson from my young adulthood, something you should not do on this Independence Day. If you put lots of miniature paper American flags on a birthday cake and light the candles, the paper is likely to catch fire. It will cause panic, and putting it out with water will ruin the frosting and make the cake soggy. Try to refrain from that faux pas this Fourth of July — that is the moral of the story.

our nation. They are doing this to protect their homes and families in the southern Arizona district that will, at the same time, protect us here in Maine.

Can you grasp the significance of all this?

Bob Casimiro Bridgton

Great peril

To The Editor: There is no question that the war in Iraq has taken a terrible toll on America.

We lost over 4,500 killed in action, and in excess of 32,000 wounded, many horribly maimed, with life-altering injuries. America’s taxpayers poured over $1 billion into Iraq in an effort to make the country a beacon of hope in a part of the world that is under the domain of bloodthirsty tyrants, who torture and terrorize their people on a routine basis.

Because President Obama beat a hasty retreat from Iraq, without leaving behind a residual force of American military personnel to help the beleaguered Iraqis transition to a stable semi-democratic state, much as we did in Germany, Japan and Korea, the nation is now on the verge of collapse under the relentless attack of legions of Muslim terrorists.

Obama is following the same fatally-flawed policy in Afghanistan as well. He

Community H.E.L.P. held a ribbon cutting June 24 at their 7 Nulty Street, Bridgton, location, sponsored by the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce. Community H.E.L.P is a nonprofit organization that helps out the local community of Bridgton. They receive and distribute gently-used clothing, shoes, baby equipment, household items, small appliances, sheets, towels and anything that a family in need can use. They exist only on donations.

They are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call Community H.E.L.P. at 647-5000 or e-mail bridgtoncommunityhelp@gmail.com doesn’t believe America is a good and great nation, with the power to be a stabilizing force in a world populated with numerous fanatical megalomaniacs, who won’t rest until they have either conquered or destroyed the rest of civilization.

Despite Obama’s monumental arrogance and narcissism, those that wish American harm have not fallen under the president’s spell of oratorical mumbo jumbo the way a clear majority of the

American people have.

Much as we would like to, beating our swords into plowshares would almost certainly guarantee the end of civilization, as we know it, and the forced implementation of a radical Islamic caliphate.

The extreme terrorist organization, Isis, is sweeping through Iraq and Syria in a blitzkrieg-like attack, leaving in their wake thousands of dead soldiers and civilians.

It is said that the Isis holy warriors are so brutal that not

even the extreme terror group Al-Qaeda wants anything to do with them. It has been reported that Isis fighters have been beheading, stoning and, in some cases, even crucifying anyone that stands in their way. They are particularly targeting anyone who, in any way, was thought to have assisted the Americans, who were trying to free the Iraqi people from the bloodthirsty rule of Saddam Hussein.

By hanging the Iraqi people out to dry, as we did with

the Vietnamese, and are also doing to the Afghans, will any nation ever be able to trust the United States of America again? One would have to entertain a death wish to place their fate in America’s hands after the duplicitous way we have treated our friends.

As with the outrageous swap of five top Taliban commanders for one American deserter, President Obama is showing himself to be incompetent beyond belief. America LETTERS, Page D

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Dog ate my e-mails acceptable excuse?

(Continued from Page D) was shocked. According to TaxProfBlog, Mr. Walters said in a 1997 interview with The Washington Post, “‘John, do you realize what you’re doing?’ he remembered saying. ‘If I did what you asked, it’d make Watergate look like a Sunday school picnic.’”

Well, Walters didn’t do it, but Lois Lerner did. So did many other IRS officials, and not just the “rogue” agents in Cincinnati. They said their orders came from Washington, D.C. I believe they came from the White House. Can I prove it? Not yet. Not until those e-mails are found. Do I believe they accidentally disappeared? No. Neither do

76% of Americans according to a recent poll, including a plurality of Democrats. They believe the Obama administration deliberately destroyed those e-mails in a cover-up.

Still, the Mainstream Media chose to ignore the story, even after the president repeated his claim last week that the IRS scandal and others were “fabricated issues, they’re phony scandals that are generated. It’s all geared toward the next election of ginning up a base,” said Obama with unmitigated gall. What did The New York Times — flagship of the Mainstream Media — do with that? It devoted its front page to bridge traffic and bur-

ied the missing e-mails IRS scandal on page 14.

Nonetheless, it’s getting so that the only thing that pushes an Obama scandal out of the media is another Obama scandal, and there are still two and a half years to go in his second term. Obama’s poll numbers are worse than Carter’s or Bush’s. Even Obama kissup George Stephanopoulos asked him last week, “More than half of the Americans have lost confidence in your ability to lead the country and get the job done. That must have been stunning to you.

Disappointing?” Obama blew off the question.

Clearly, the president is tanking fast in the eyes of the

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unless by a supreme recovery of moral health and martial vigor, we rise again and take our stand for freedom as in the olden time.”

The elections of 2014 and 2016 will go a long way in determining if America is going to survive as a nation of unparalleled strength and vibrancy, or are we going to become just another failed socialist basket case, as is much of Europe?

With the present ethical and moral condition of America, I believe our future is in great peril.

Robert M. Howe Jr. Bridgton

— Chalmers Insurance and Norway Savings Bank — and the additional support of individual donors, the event has provided a very welcome income for both organizations.

I would particularly like to thank Sally Chappell, Rufus Porter’s event chairwoman, Beth Cossey, Judy Graham and RPM’s wonderful office manager, Samantha Scarf, as well as the interns who helped during the event. Bridgton Historical Society’s multi-talented Lega Medcalf designed the posters and programs for the event. Tom Stone and Ken Gibbs helped with tickets and seating on the day of the event, and BHS’ intern, Ben Rideout, gets an extra thank you for putting in a few extra hours on Saturday.

And finally, I would like to thank all those members of the community who supported this event — neither organization could survive without our tireless volunteers and our generous supporters.

Thank you, and here’s to an even more spectacular Big Event next summer!

Margaret Reimer President Trustees of Bridgton Historical

(Continued from Page D) still has two and a half more years to suffer through the monumental damage this man, who is grossly unqualified to be president, is inflicting on this nation.

It would be nice if this president would invest as much time tackling America’s numerous and quickly-multiplying, staggering problems as he does vacationing, golfing, shooting hoops, partying with the Hollywood glitterati, and gallivanting all over the countryside raising tens of millions of dollars for his Democratic cronies, while squandering hundreds of millions of dollars in precious taxpayer dollars while doing so.

The consequences of continued American weakness and retreat are too awful to contemplate. For what we see around the world today is as Winston Churchill said in Oct. 1938, “only the beginning of the reckoning. This is only the first sip, first foretaste of a bitter cup which will be proffered to us year by year

Big thanks

To The Editor: On behalf of the Bridgton Historical Society, I would like to thank all the volunteers and staff of the Rufus Porter Museum and Bridgton Historical for their work on our highly successful fundraiser, the “Wicked Big Tim Sample Event.” Tim entertained an audience of more than 200 at Lake Region High School on Saturday, June 28.

Because of the generous support of our underwriters

average American when only 11% believe the IRS loss of e-mails was an accident. All Obama knows how to do is make speeches. He will continue to lie eloquently, but what will the effect be on the majority of Americans who voted for him twice?

Credibility, once lost, is extremely difficult to recover.

How will his former supporters explain why they continue to support a narcissistic, incompetent, lying buffoon?

And how will they reconcile this scenario with their progressive worldview?

Hard to predict, but it could come down to two scenarios: One, the American public will realize that their cherished

“progressive” worldview is inherently flawed. They’ll see that the VA is incompetent because it’s completely run by the federal government. They’ll make the intellectual leap and generalize their understanding that Obamacare will only become a larger version of the VA — a completely governmentrun health care system and they themselves will be dying on secret waiting lists waiting for appointments that never come. They’ll extrapolate and realize that big government isn’t the way to fix problems, but that it is the problem.

Or not.

More likely, proud “progressives” will rationalize the

VETERANS HONORED — On June 9, American Legion Post #139 in Harrison held a public supper at the Olde Mill Tavern to honor veterans. Seventy people attended including two WWII veterans and Captain Arthur Cormier, who was held captive in North Vietnam for over seven years. Commander Steve Wentworth inducted eight members into the George St. John and Anthony Hazelton Order

failed Obama presidency by telling themselves that it isn’t progressivism causing the collapse; the cause is Obama himself. Either he isn’t competent to be president, or he is a schemer and has been all along — the wrong man to lead us all to progressive utopia. If we could only put the right person in there, everything would be fine. This is the more likely course.

Meanwhile, what do we do with the pathetic Mr. Hope and Change? How will the Mainstream Media handle him for the next two and a half years?

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

of Leadership. They are (pictured, left to right) Wayne Cadman, Dick Schieferstein, Jim Colburn, Tony Hazelton (whom the order is named), Commander Wentworth, Col. Errol Briggs, Ret., 1st Sgt. Jeremy Wentworth, Ret., Robert Scott and Wayne Pike. Seated is WWII veteran, Delmore Maxfield. All had marched with the Harrison Color Guard and Firing Party for over five years, some for over 40 years.

Iraq: Relearning forgotten history lessons

(Continued from Page D) First, we swallowed a plateful of our values in supporting Iraq in the war it imposed on Iran (as well as on their own Kurds). That made it last much longer, busted Iraq and caused it to turn on its supposed benefactors — Kuwait and other Gulf Arabs — and led to the invasion of the former.

After easy Gulf War I, we imposed deadly sanctions for about a decade until Bush II invaded — the worst move in U.S. foreign policy since LBJ and Nixon grievously damaged us by escalating the Vietnam War.

After “shock and awing” Baghdad, more bad moves were to come. The Bush perpetrators insured long-term loss by disbanding the Iraq army and the Baath Party.

Closing down the army left the country without a defense force for internal and external threats and, with the same adroit stupidity, created a rebel force of unemployed, unpaid, Sunni men opposed to the majority Shia who were taking over the country (for the first time in modern history).

Casting out Baath party members was almost as dumbly devastating: Under

Saddam, Iraq was a oneparty state with membership required for virtually any significant job in government or the private sector. No nation can lose its skilled cadres and continue to function well.

Thanks to a U.S.-designed electoral system suitable for New England, but hardly for a sharply divided nation without experience with democracy, Iraq has a Shia government led by Nuri al-Maliki, together with a disgruntled Sunni opposition, quasi independent Kurdish statelet and heavy Iranian influence. No surprise when Maliki rejected the U.S. demand for legal

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immunity for our troops that might have stayed on. They left — with President Obama smiling.

Probably that split-up was not only inevitable but a good thing for us. American troops could have remained another decade without basically affecting the structure, dissension and functioning of the country.

But, wait, there’s yet another grievous mistake. Obama decided Assad of Syria had to go – notwithstanding his most formidable enemies were Islamic terrorists (ISIS).

We turned our backs as Saudis and other rich Sunnis opposed to Assad’s Iranian

backers funneled in cash and arms. Those same Islamic terrorists are now opposed by us as they move to seize Sunnis areas of neighboring Iraq. A safe haven for terrorists is being established despite our (indirect and limited) aid to al-Maliki and because of our (indirect and permissive) support for ISIS in Syria.

Last week, Obama proposed half a billion dollars in aid to “appropriately vetted” opponents of Assad. Wrong on Syria (WOS) — for the arms will (1.) surely filter to ISIS and (2.) a weakened Assad will mean a strengthened ISIS. Enough of the fumbling

incoherence of both Obama and his neocon critics. What should be done?

We should leave those regional states with most at stake to address the problem: Iran, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states plus Egypt. They have the most to lose; they should expend the most. We can cheer from the sidelines. However, any serious commitment of our forces will only suck us in more deeply and, as in Afghanistan and Pakistan, turn people against us.

Henry Precht is a retired Foreign Service Officer.

This essay first published by LobeLog.