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Marquee displays owner’s ire

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — A sign can serve many purposes.

A sign can advertise a business or service. It can announce a birth in the community or welcome back military personnel who were serving overseas. It can let people know about upcoming events or that a company is hiring.

After all, a sign is designed to say something.

A local businessman, who says he was essentially asked to remove his sign by the Town of Naples Code Enforcement Officer, has used a roadside marquee to MESSAGE ON MARQUEE was put up by business let his grievances be known.

Dan Lajoie co-owns the owner Dan Lajoie over the weekend.

(De Busk Photo) former store Antique Revival,

which has been renamed The Naples Barn. It is located on the corner of Routes 302 and 35.

Over the weekend, Lajoie put a new message on the marquee that had been used by the bakery, Pretentious Pie, which closed for the season.

The marquee reads: “Here the town goes again. Code Officer Carter wants me to tear down my sign. Call town manager 693-6364.”

In late September, Lajoie received a copy of an official letter from the Town of Naples, saying that his business sign is in violation of the Naples Sign Ordinance.

That is because the 32 square feet, which is allowable for one sign or the com-

bined surface of two signs, includes both the structure and the sign, according to the letter written by the code enforcement officer.

Lajoie said that his sign is not in violation of the Naples Sign Ordinance, which was most recently revised in 2009.

His interpretation of the ordinance is that the sign alone can be up to 32 square feet, and the size of the sign post can be up to 20 feet.

The sign post on his commercial property is 16 feet high, he said. He also abided by the proper distance from the right-of-way, which is 35 feet from the centerline of Roosevelt Trail. Lajoie added eight inches to that distance — just to be safe, he said.

Additionally, the sign post was approved via a building permit by Naples Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) Renee Carter, he said.

According to Lajoie, when he got his permit, he showed Carter a photo of a similarly-designed sign post and told Carter that was what he planned to build. He said Carter gave him the goahead.

Now, the go-ahead is to remedy the Sign Ordinance violation.

Carter was not available for comment at press time.

Town Manager Ephrem Paraschak did not return phone calls made this week.

Meanwhile, Lajoie is waiting for a date to be MARQUEE, Page 8A

Parents tire of ‘closure’ cloud hanging over heads

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer SEBAGO — Like many families in this tight-knit community, Beth McCarthy and Denise Olsen are tired of having the threat of SAD 61 closing Sebago Elementary hanging over their heads.

McCarthy, Olsen and others filled the school gym last Wednesday to hear SAD 61 officials unveil their proposed $9.6 million renovation and new construction plan for Crooked River School. While architect Stephen Blatt presented slides on a big screen showing the project’s floor plan, which calls for construction of a new wing to the rear of the present structure to add five new classrooms,

as well as a new 150-seat auditorium, several people were eager to address something much dearer to their hearts — the future of their “little” school.

While several parents and community members spoke, the theme was nearly the same.

How can SAD 61 expect Sebago residents to vote in favor of the Crooked River project on Dec. 8 if it means that the upgraded facility on Route 11 would provide enough space that closure of Sebago Elementary could finally become a reality?

The Project Blatt opened his presentation by reviewing how SAD 61 has arrived to this point of

repurposing Crooked River as a Grades 3-5 elementary school. With Songo Locks School continuing to experience overcrowding, the district looked at six options to ease that problem. Options included redistricting, at which parents firmly voiced displeasure.

District officials felt Crooked River was the best solution, but it will carry a $9.6 million price tag — although Superintendent of Schools Al Smith and Blatt feel the final cost could be lower.

When completed, the school could house 300 to 350 students. It would include a variety of improvements, including a separate drop-off

loop in front of the building for school buses, the addition of a pellet boiler and storage silo, and the installation of an underground storage tank to provide water for an upgrade sprinkler system. The project calls for the square footage to increase from 35,000 to 50,000.

The existing well is “good,” and while tests are being conducted, the septic system is “usable” and “in good shape,” Blatt reported.

Another improvement will be resurfacing of playing fields behind the school. The sandy surface will be “scraped away” and an organic mixture that will hold rainfall, and thus sustain grass growth, will be added.

Blatt said the redesign is to meet SAD 61’s needs for the next 40 to 50 years. The present building is 30 years old and, in many cases, fails to meet current state standards. Blatt said along with added instructional space and improvements including lighting and more windows, Crooked River would become a “top notch” facility.

Turning the building back into an elementary school means several existing programs will be moved elsewhere. The high school alternative education program would be moved to the “White House” — a modular structure located on the Lake Region H.S. campus. Adult Ed could either be headed

to a Bridgton location or occupy two sites, one possibly the White House during evening hours. Special Ed offices would likely be moved to Sebago Elementary for a year.

Superintendent Smith pointed out that while $9.6 million is a fair amount of money, he noted that the Stevens Brook Elementary renovation that took place 17 years ago cost the district $7.3 million.

Then, Smith opened the door to the reason many Sebago parents attended the informational forum. The superintendent noted that improving Crooked River would lead to the demise of SEBAGO, Page 8A

Questions abound over proposed sewer rules

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer There were many questions Tuesday as users of the sewer system serving downtown Bridgton struggled to understand how proposed changes to the system’s rate structure would affect them. The public hearing lasted nearly an hour.

Some, like Kit Foster, wondered if the upcoming Nov. 3 referendum on a revised sewer ordinance was being rushed before voters truly understood its impact.

WILLIAM JANELLE of West Bridgton carves one of eight faces he plans to use in a pumpkin carving contest in Jackson, N.H. next Friday. The long-time professional sculptor is well known for his wood carvings.

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Sculptor puts interesting face on pumpkin contest

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer What does professional sculptor William Janelle do for fun?

In the winter, he will push aside a fresh block of butternut that will be transformed into a “wood spirit” face in favor of a cube of ice that will eventually be chiseled into a glassy figurine for curious spectators to marvel at an outdoor exhibition in New Hampshire.

This fall, in the spirit of Halloween, Bill is trying his hand at pumpkin carving.

While jack-o-lanterns will light up porches and stairways, greeting visitors either with eerily or comical faces, Bill will take pumpkin carving to a whole new level.

The self-taught artist has entered the New England Jackson (N.H.) Invitational Pumpkin Carving Competition set to take place next Friday, Oct. 23, and run through Sunday, Oct. 25. More than 10 teams — including Team Janelle, which includes Bill’s wife Loraine and the family 12-year-old dog, Lucy, who serves as manager — are expected to compete.

The teams will carve, sculpt and whittle on eight to 10 pumpkins, starting at noon

on Friday and continue through Saturday evening until 7 p.m. Teams will then display their works in Jackson Village Park at the official “Pumpkin Lighting” at 7 p.m.

Visitors will choose the “People’s Choice” award, which includes a $100 dining certificate to a Jackson area dining member’s establishment. The overall champ receives a Jackson vacation package, valued over $500. The competition is part of a monthlong “All Things Pumpkin” Festival.

“I was interested in playing with something new. About two to three weeks ago, I started to carve my first pumpkin. I was happy enough with it that I entered the competition,” said the West Bridgton sculptor, who has been carving for over 35 years. “You have to use hand tools, no grinders. You have to carve at least eight pumpkins, somewhat of a daunting task. It should be an interesting event.”

Bill plans to construct a “totem pole” of pumpkins with “low man on the totem pole” with a scrounged face and “top dog” looking down.

“I have always been fascinated doing human faces. I enjoy trying to invoke some SCULPTOR, Page 6A

“You’ve got me so confused, I don’t know whether I’m coming or going,” said Foster, owner of a multi-tenant retail building at 158 Main Street.

Ever since the system was built in 1975, its users have been issued connection permits that were based on Maine Subsurface Wastewater Rules for different types of uses.

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Causeway businesses banked on sunny days

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Scenic views of the water and mountains, attractive and walkable spaces, souvenirs on the shelves, and a variety of food choices including ice cream — what more could a vacationer ask for?

The Naples Causeway offers the right combination of scenery worth stopping for and things to do during the summer months.

The summer of 2015 has been a banner year for consumer spending on the Causeway, according to several local business owners.

“We had a great season,” said Harry Hewes, owner of Sunsports+.

“I would attribute a lot of it to the weather. We didn’t have any rain. We had a slow start to the summer — if you want to count June as the summer. But, in July and August the weather was good,” Hewes said.

He recalled that hardly any rain fell during the weekends, which was a big plus.

“We have 10 weeks that are really busy and, as a

A CROWD STANDS along the boardwalk while an amphibious car is parked on the beach of Long Lake.

The Classic Wooden Boat Show is one of many events that bring even more people to the Naples Causeway in the summertime.

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Food pantry sees user hike; need for funds

The Bridgton Food Pantry (BFP) is grateful to all contributors supporting its mission to help supplement needy local families with food.

Some donors prefer to remain anonymous, while others include Hannaford, Food City, Tai Chi, Mayberry Farm, River Run, local Boy Scout food drives and all the folks working diligently behind the scenes supporting this worthy endeavor.

BFP experienced recent changes in the way the Good Shepherd Food-Bank (GSFB) operates. This organization provides food at a nominal fee to food pantries all over Maine. In past years, BFP was able to go to the warehouse and personally pick out food items beneficial to local clientele. Now, everything is ordered online, leaving no option to personally choose what is brought back to the local pantry.

Previously, produce was free; it now costs .08 per pound and BFP must take whatever is packed into banana boxes for volunteers pick up. There is no option to let them know what BFP doesn’t want/use in the local pantry. Over decades of serving local clientele, BFP has learned what foods will be chosen and which ones are rarely taken to peoples’ homes for use.

The GSFB “Healthy Plate” policy limits items to whole wheat pasta, brown rice, unsalted canned vegetables, “no salt, no sugar” peanut butter, and numerous vegetarian selections. Local clients opt out of taking these items for a variety of rea-

sons: allergies or unfamiliarity with such foods, leading to no knowledge of how to properly prepare them.

In January of 2015, the Bridgton Food Pantry served 46 clients; this number has risen to an average of 80 clients at the present time. Why the increase, you may ask?

Basic living expenses continue to increase as benefits tend to diminish for people on fixed incomes and low-wage jobs. Rent, electricity, heat, vehicle expenses, healthcare and childcare costs continue to rise, leaving less and less money to buy food.

The Bridgton Food Pantry operates weekly on $10,000 to $12,000 per year. Imagine feeding 80 families (ranging in size from 1 to 8 people) weekly on $100 per month — that’s $31.25 per week.

All the staff at BFP are volunteers, absolutely no one is paid for their work. Many of the volunteers are also BFP clients. Some of these volunteers work as many as 18 hours per week!

All of this worthwhile endeavor happens because of the mission of the Bridgton United Methodist Church, having been the original creator of the food pantry and which continues to support the pantry by hosting it for free (providing substantial space for the operation, assuming all utility costs, collecting supplies not readily available from the GSFB, and providing financial support as well for the purchase of food).

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By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Bridgton Selectmen voted Tuesday to spend $11,000 in Federal Emergency Management Agency storm mitigation funds and to accept a $26,000 Homeland Security grant so that the town’s fire and police department can finally have reliable radio communications.

For years, both police and fire personnel have experienced “a huge gap” in radio reception due to the lack of satellite receivers as well as interference from commercial radio frequencies on Shawnee Peak, Police Chief

Richard Stillman told the board.

“Once (police officers) are out of their cruiser, they can’t depend on portables,” Stillman said. “With the fire department, it’s the same thing.”

Stillman said a satellite receiver positioned in the center of town will provide reliable radio reception within a one-mile radius for both the police and fire departments. “It will mitigate, but not solve all of the problems,” he said. The filtering equipment will eliminate interference for fire radio frequencies.

Once he became aware of the problem, Stillman was immediately concerned that the safety of his officers was at stake. He said he learned of a soon-closing grant window from Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency Director Jim Budway, and Bridgton EMA Director Todd Perreault was able to put together a Homeland Security grant on very short notice. The $26,000 award, however, was insufficient to cover a $37,500 quote from Mark Davis of Dirigo Wireless to install the filtering needed by the fire department and one

satellite receiver, Stillman said.

Selectmen immediately moved to appropriate the balance from the town’s FEMA account, but then a discussion ensued as to whether the project should be sent out to bid. A recently-enacted Purchasing Policy sets a $25,000 ceiling before bids are required, but Town Manager Bob Peabody said that provision can be waived if the need is seen as an emergency. He also said that it could be argued that no bidding is needed because the town’s share of costs FIX, Page 3A

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Board Chairman Bernie King didn’t feel a bidding process was needed.

“We’ve been experiencing problems for some time.

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Even by the Shell station, county couldn’t hear (police officers) at all,” King said.

“It’s officer’s safety we’re talking about.”

Peabody said “Under that scenario, this could certainly be an emergency situation.”

The vote was unanimous to spend the money and accept the grant.

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Peabody also pointed out that the purchasing policy gives him, and not the board, the power to decide whether to send a project out to bid.

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Items on Bridgton Police Department blotter These incidents appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter between the dates of Monday, Oct. 5 and Sunday, Oct. 11 (This is only a partial listing).

Monday, October 5 2:08 p.m. Officer McCormick spoke to a caller about the obscene paintings on the Willis Park Road Bridge.

4:10 p.m. Officer Muise responded to a property damage accident.

Tuesday, October 6 9:24 a.m. Officer Jones assisted the fire department with a pickup truck that caught fire at the Public Works garage.

10:17 a.m. A horse trailer was left abandoned at Bridgton Hospital with a can of Fix-A-Flat nearby. Officer Jones told hospital officials it is common to see horse trailers in town during Fryeburg Fair week, and that they could have it towed if they chose to do so.

11:13 a.m. A trailer on Pinhook Road burned to the ground. It was unoccupied at the time.

6:09 p.m. Officers Muise and Chandler were unable to locate a Toyota sedan that was all over the road on Route 302 in Naples, headed toward Bridgton.

9:38 p.m. Officer Gaumont investigated a report of fraud at Renys.

Wednesday, October 7 1:54 a.m. A Middle Ridge Road resident said she heard 15 or so gunshots coming from nearby her house.

7:31 a.m. The driver of a red Jeep Liberty was reportedly brake-checking people in a school zone, and gestured at another driver as if she had a gun.

12:58 p.m. Officer Muise checked on a man slumped over the wheel of his vehicle on the Portland Road. The man said he was waiting for help from AAA and was taking a nap.

1:40 p.m. A possibly rabid skunk was seen near the bus stop on Sawyer Circle, shaking and appearing sick.

3:47 p.m. A Main Street resident reported suspicious activity around her apartment.

4:38 p.m. A silver Grand Marquis was all over the road on North High Street, headed toward downtown.

7:33 p.m. A male passenger jumped out of a car in the area of 89 Kansas Road and headed up a wooded trail, and the driver asked for police help to retrieve him.

7:58 p.m. A car hit a deer near South High and Warren Streets. There was no injury or damage to the car.

Thursday, October 8 8:49 a.m. A wallet was found in front of Rite Aid and turned over to police.

10:43 a.m. A Kansas Road resident reported the theft of his car by his ex-girlfriend.

4:39 p.m. A woman at Woods Pond Beach said a man wearing a red hoodie keeps looking at her kids.

6:06 p.m. A burglary was reported at an Allen Avenue residence.

7:43 p.m. A car hit a deer near the Moose Pond Causeway.

8:31 p.m. A vehicle was passing other vehicles in the breakdown lane on Route 302 near the Bridgton Drive-In, headed north.

8:58 p.m. Three cars, coming from Fryeburg headed into Bridgton, were passing illegally on corners and speeding.

9:18 p.m. A Burnham Road resident said a person she knew was sending her threatening text messages.

9:47 p.m. A small silver car was passing multiple vehicles at a time in an unsafe manner on North High Street, headed toward downtown Bridgton.

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Fillebrown and Emery were approved by the

Oxford County Board of Commissioners at the regular monthly meeting in August at the recommendation of Director Miclon.

Fillebrown and Emery were serving as reserve dispatchers at the 9-1-1 Center up until their promotion on Sept. 1, according to Miclon.

Both new employees received hundreds of hours of classroom, practical and on-the-job training through-

out their prior year and a half with Oxford County.

Director Miclon explained that new communications dispatchers must receive mandatory and specific training through the State of Mane, National Academy of Emergency Dispatch, and other training sources involving the 911 telephone system, Emergency Medical Dispatch, law enforcement, and fire service dispatching,

as well as radio dispatching, Computer-Aided Dispatch logging, and acquire a Maine Emergency Medical Dispatch License, just to name some of the training.

Director Miclon explained that Fillebrown and Emery filled two vacancies in the center’s 12-person organization.

“We are very pleased to have these two individuals join our staff,” Miclon said.

District Attorney Stephanie Anderson has assigned Deputy District Attorney Meg Elam to spearhead prosecutions of sex trafficking and other forms of commercial sexual exploitation in Cumberland County.

“These are not crimes that happen only in Third World countries. We are just now becoming aware of the depth and breadth of all forms of commercial sexual exploita-

tion in our state,” Anderson said. “Because the Internet is everywhere, the opportunity to exploit another person via the Internet is everywhere.”

Anderson added, “From the customers of prostitution, to those who reap profits from the business of sex trafficking, my office is committed to breaking the cycle of sexual exploitation by reaching out to victims, and prosecuting those who take

advantage of, or profit from their desperation.”

Anderson said her office has prosecuted sex trafficking cases involving victims from all corners of the state.

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9:37 p.m. Fireworks were heard going off near Bridgton Academy, but they were legal.

9:49 p.m. A man lost his wallet, possibly while at Bridgton Hospital.

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4:45 a.m. A vehicle went into a ditch on Church Street.

7:08 a.m. A Kennard Street resident said someone was trying to shoot the door of her residence.

9:14 a.m. A woman said her parents were refusing to let her three children go home with her.

12:10 p.m. An elderly woman fell while on a walk and was lying in the roadway.

1:26 p.m. A Weymouth Road man fell and suffered a severe bleeding leg injury.

1:53 p.m. A Salmon Point Road resident said the oil tank that was filled two weeks ago had been completely drained.

2:47 p.m. A person sought police help in retrieving a $600 camera from the Sweden Road resident who borrowed it.

3:24 p.m. A man said someone has been clearing his land on North Road without permission.

5:38 p.m. A former employer was concerned about a person who had shared suicidal thoughts and possibly had access to firearms.

9:04 p.m. Officer Muise checked property on Pond Road after an alarm went off on a vehicle stored there.

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A Bridgton man was found dead late Monday evening in Peabody Pond after missing from a fishing trip.

Mark H. Peters, 58, was reported missing by his wife a little after 9 p.m. Monday evening. Peters went fishing alone at 10 a.m. Monday morning (Oct. 12) and did not return home at dusk as expected.

Peter’s vehicle was located at the Peabody Pond boat launch in the town of Sebago by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.

A search of the pond was conducted by game wardens and a Cumberland county deputy sheriff. Peter’s submerged canoe was located at 11:30 p.m. on the Bridgton end of the pond. A short time later, Peter’s body was located floating about 12 feet from shore. A life jacket was recovered near his body but was not being worn.

The case remains under investigation by the Maine Warden Service.

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5:26 a.m. A tenant said her landlord’s girlfriend has been entering her house without permission.

8:30 a.m. The owner of the 2007 vehicle that was repossessed overnight reported the vehicle stolen, but police advised him it had been repossessed.

8:40 a.m. A caller thought it suspicious that a window had been removed from a house on South High Street, but it turned out the owner was replacing the window.

9:28 a.m. Officer McCormick responded to a residence where a three-month-old child had fallen down a flight of 14 stairs.

2:09 p.m. A Saturn and a tow truck collided in front of Norway Savings Bank.

4:45 p.m. People were said to be living in tents on property on the Dugway Road.

6:54 p.m. A dog had been barking for the last 25 minutes on Tanner Way, off Knights Hill Road.

9:19 p.m. Officers Hammond and Gaumont responded to a noise complaint on Beaver Creek Farm Road.

10:52 p.m. Loud music was disturbing the peace on Pinhook Road.

Saturday, October 10 1:48 a.m. A passer-by noticed the sign at Main Street Variety had fallen down, and was concerned because the sign is illuminated.

1:03 p.m. It appeared that someone had tried to force a gate open leading to a camp on Steam Mill Road.

3:57 p.m. A woman was escorted out of Bridgton Hospital for being disruptive, but then stood outside with a man and refused to leave the property.

5:40 p.m. Juveniles were hanging around the fire-gutted mobile home in the gravel pit on the Pinhook Road that had burned down on Tuesday.

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Fryeburg Police logs

These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing): Monday, October 5 11:25 a.m.

Police responded to a complaint off Oxen Pull Road.

8:50 p.m. Police handled a bail violation.

Tuesday, October 6 6:43 p.m. David Hatch, 41, of Fryeburg was stopped on Main Street and charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (no test).

Wednesday, October 7 11:38 a.m. A 16-year-old was charged with possession of tobacco products by a minor following a stop at the intersection of Main Street and Andy Lane.

5:54 p.m. Police issued a warning after responding to a harassment complaint at a Main Street store.

2:30 to 10:01 p.m. Police made 11 traffic stops.

Thursday, October 8 9:06 a.m. Police investigated a criminal mischief complaint at a construction

job site on Hemlock Bridge Road.

9:53 a.m. Perry N. Brown, 41, of Fryeburg was charged with domestic violence assault.

Friday, October 9 3:44 p.m. Police received a report of unwanted subjects on Swan Falls Road.

6:17 p.m. Casey R. Methot, 21, of Glen, N.H. was stopped on Lovell Road and charged with operating a motor vehicle without a license.

8:20 p.m. A motor vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Bridgton Road and Wilton Warren Road.

10:14 p.m. Myron A. Robbins, 22, of Bridgton was stopped at the intersection of Bridgton Road and Wilton Warren Road and charged with operating a motor vehicle while his license was suspended/ revoked.

Saturday, October 10 12:48 a.m.

Alexa Maddocks, 19, of Fryeburg was stopped on Main Street and charged with possession

of marijuana.

1:59 p.m. Friederich Karl Huether, 54, of Bedford, Va. was charged with criminal threatening.

6:09 p.m. A motor vehicle was burglarized while parked at the state Visitor’s Center.

7:59 p.m. Police checked a report of criminal mischief at the Chandler Cemetery on Lovell Road.

11:23 p.m. Responding to a disturbance on Smith Street, police charged Alexa K. Smith, 20, of Fryeburg with domestic violence assault.

Sunday, October 11 12:49 a.m. Tasha Duffy, 47, of North Conway, N.H. was stopped on River Street and charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence.

8:26 a.m. Responding to a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Main Street and Bridgton Road, police charged Robson J. Portes, 21, of Epping, N.H. with operating a motor vehicle without a license.

BARRY DENOFRIO (pictured) has been volunteering countless hours over the past five years protecting Woods Pond. He cleans the town beach, monitors water levels every day year-round and serves as chairman of the Woods Pond Water Quality Committee. The group raised funds to put courtesy boat inspectors at the boat ramp for the first time this summer and paid for a buoy that monitors temperature readings.

Barry lives on Woods Pond.

Bridgton arrests Fields of Saco: Enjoy 5 courses

The following persons were arrested by Bridgton Police on the dates indicated: Sunday, September 27 1:30 a.m. Danielle M. Titus, 36, of Hancock Pond Road in Sebago was arrested for operating under the influence by Officer Gaumont. Titus was released on personal recognizance.

1:30 a.m. Nathanial H. Sayward, 35, of Green Street in Bridgton was arrested for operating under the influence

by Officer McCormick. Sayward was transported to the Cumberland County Jail in Portland.

Saturday, October 3 9:11 p.m. Joel A. Sanborn, 38, of North Bridgton Road in Bridgton was charged with operating under the influence by Officer Gaumont. Sanborn was released on personal recognizance.

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(Continued from Page 4A) for profit is huge. Criminals who are out to make a buck don’t care who dies, or is abused, or what toll their behavior takes on others. They are motivated only by greed.”

Elam will be working with members of all law enforcement agencies in Cumberland County to: Help law enforcement recognize commercial sexual exploitation in their communities; prosecute “Johns” who provide money that fuels the industry of exploitation and the criminal entrepreneurs who abuse and exploit others for profit; and reach out to the victims of commercial sexual exploitation, including minors; Elam will also work to increase community awareness beyond law enforcement.

“Partnerships with faith groups, the hotel industry, service providers and schools can provide the opportunity to prevent and address exploitation through education and help our community recognize signs of commercial sexual exploitation in order to address it more effectively,” Elam said. “Once you recognize the problem, you feel compelled to do something. I look forward to the opportunity to do more to end commercial sexual exploitation in our community.”

FRYEBURG — Join others on Sunday, Oct. 25 for the Eighth Annual Fields on the Saco, a special dinner put on by members of Slow Food Saco Valley given to share the connection between farmers, chefs and consumers.

The five-course meal of food grown from neighboring New Hampshire and Maine farms begins at 5:30

p.m. in the barn at Hardy Farm in Fryeburg.

Beverages and appetizers provided by volunteer servers will begin at 4:30 p.m. while you mingle with friends in the beautiful barn on the Hardy Farm. Chefs, like Teresa Stearns of the White Mountain Cider Company, Michael Beers, the American Culinary Federation 2015 Chef of the Year, and oth-

ers will each be preparing a course for the feast and presenting a narrative to guests of what they created.

Chefs and Slow Food Board Members are also available for questions after the dinner. Candie Tremblay and the House Called Earth will provide live music throughout the evening.

Tickets for the event are available at several price

points and are sold directly on the events page of the website www.SlowFoodSacoValley. org or by e-mailing info@ S l o w F o o d S a c o Va l l e y . org. Proceeds will benefit the educational events and future school garden projects of the Slow Food Saco Valley Chapter, a nonprofit chapter of Slow Food USA that supports good, clean, fair food.

Norway Savings Bank is seeking submissions for the Lights, Camera, Save! video contest. Sponsored by the American Bankers Association Foundation, Lights, Camera, Save! is a national, bank-driven competition that encourages teens to use video to communicate the value of saving and inspire others to become lifelong savers.

“Lights, Camera, Save! is an opportunity for teens to harness their creativity, learn about using money wisely and communicate those lessons with their peers,” said Patricia Weigel, president and CEO, Norway Savings Bank. “The video chosen to represent Norway Savings Bank at the national level

in the 2014 Lights, Camera, Save! contest won first place, and we’d love to be able to have another Maine student shine on the national stage again this year!”

To participate, students ages 13-18 must create a 90-second video on saving and using money wisely, and submit a link to the video along with a completed entry

form to the bank by Dec. 1.

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Hospital DAISY honoree (Continued from Page 3A) Additionally, everyone in attendance celebrated with specially made cinnamon rolls. The significance of the cinnamon rolls is that Mr. Barnes especially enjoyed sharing cinnamon rolls with his nurses, and his family felt this should be a part of the ceremonies across the country. The DAISY Foundation was established

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(DAISY is an acronym for diseases attacking the immune system.)

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(Continued from Page 1A) sort of emotion, whether it is anger and disgust or happiness. With these pumpkins being round — head-shaped — they lend themselves to it,” Bill said. “I was thinking about doing an entire body and assemble the pieces and then have the head dismembered, Halloweenstyle. But, I really didn’t want to go that route the first time out. I wanted to be somewhat comical, which pumpkins lend itself to comedy. I wanted to do mostly heads, so the totem pole gave me that chance. I didn’t want a bunch of scat-

WOOD SPIRIT faces out of butternut and other wood varieties are one of Bill Janelle’s well-known, well-received types of sculpture.

tered ‘heads’ that didn’t go together.”

Having a long-standing fascination with “classical” faces, Bill says art should invoke emotion. To Bill, the pinnacle is the female face.

“You can make a gnarly, gruff old man pretty easy.

But to have a beautiful face, that is always the pinnacle,” he said. “It is something I am always reaching for. I am still learning. I hope to die still learning.”

Bill’s love of sculpture came from his grandfather, who enjoyed whittling.

“It was all with knives, and he made his own chisels,” Bill said. “He would make folk arty stuff. I started with that when I was 14.

I took some art classes in high school, but gave it up for building construction because I figured I needed a skill to make a living.”

Bill read a lot, especially about Michelangelo.

“Art isn’t simply something pretty, art should mean something,” he said. “To me, the ultimate goal is create something of substance in a piece, trying to make it look like it has importance to whoever sees it.”

Making a bold impression is Bill’s goal at the pumpkin carving contest. He has also found this change in medium somewhat “liberating.”

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PUTTING AN INTERESTING FACE ON THIS HALLOWEEN, Loraine and Bill Janelle of West Bridgton will be off to Jackson, N.H. to compete in the first pumpkin carving competition, which is part of the town’s month-long “All Things Pumpkin” Festival.

(Rivet Photo) “I am not going into this with the preconceived notion that it has to be serious. I’ve never done a goofy face like those two over there on a piece of wood. I never thought to, but I might now,” he said. “I don’t think I would have gone in that direction with a piece of wood. Pumpkin is allowing me a little more freedom.

The lack of permanence is liberating. It allows me to not worry as much of this piece being in a gallery. It’s just what I want to do. It’s fleeting and fast compared to wood or stone. Unlike wood, you can take off too much pumpkin in a hurry.”

Bill is no real fan of power tools, which makes this contest right up his creative alley.

“I like chisels,” he said.

“For these carvings, I am using a number of tools that are actually used for wax and clay. I do use a couple

of woodcarving tools, ones I am not really attached to.

The problem with wood chisels is that they go a little too fast. Oops in a heart beat.

What I really like is that there aren’t a whole lot of tools involved.”

Just as he researches the viability of certain woods in relation to sculpting, Bill also studied ways to preserve pumpkins once they are carved.

“Vaseline is applied to the face to prevent moisture from whisking out,” Bill said. “The cleaner with bleach keeps the little microbes in check for a little bit of time. Of course, this wonderful heat we had proved a little challenging.

When I heard it was going to be a bit cool at night, I left a window open.”

Bill has dabbled with his face ideas in between his serious sculpting in his West Bridgton studio.

SOUTH PARIS — The Oxford County Educators Association-Retired will meet next on Friday, Oct. 23, at the First Congregational Church in South Paris. Signins will begin at 10:30 a.m., followed by the business meeting, a meal provided by members of the church, and a program presented by Karen Ricci. Her topic will

be “People and Animals,” and will explore the practice of Reiki, a form of alternative medicine.

The October meeting is an important event because it involves the two major fundraising activities of the group. The annual pie sale will take place. Apple pies are being sold for $10. On Wednesday, Oct. 21, some

HERE’S LOOKING AT YOU...whatever you become to be after Bill Janelle carves out another interesting face.

“I hope to do this every year,” he said. “It’s a learning tool. It will be interesting to see how pumpkin carving influences my sculpting.”

Win or lose at the Pumpkin Festival, Bill Janelle is simply enjoying the experience and looking forward to talking with other artists.

volunteers from OCEA-R will gather to peel apples and prepare for the sale on Friday.

Any members who want to help should be at the First Congregational Church in South Paris that morning. The second fundraiser will be the annual calendar raffle, and it will be handed out at the October meeting. Donations to it should be handed in at the November meeting at the Locke Mills Legion Hall on Nov. 20.

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That is what dictates our business more than anything,” he said.

“The Causeway is a draw in itself. But, it isn’t as much of a draw when it is raining,” he said, adding that is the reality of seasonal or tourism-based businesses.

Sunsports+ ended its season on the Naples Causeway on the last weekend of September, according to a Facebook post.

“Maine needs snow in the winter and sun in the summer,” Hewes said.

Elaine Merced, who operates Merced’s on Brandy Pond year-round, agreed that ideal summer weather played a major role in keeping the seats full in that dining establishment.

“The weather was superb.

There weren’t many rainy days after June,” she said.

“Business has been phenomenal. The price of gas was down. The minimum wage in Maine went up.

That meant more disposable income. There is more money available. That money is being spent at small businesses,” Merced said.

One mainstay on the Causeway is the regal paddleboat replica, the Songo River Queen II, which is owned by Kent Uicker.

During the first week of September, the number of tickets purchased for cruises “has broken our record for the last 40 years. It was phenomenal,” Uicker said.

“It has been a very good summer. Our sales have been up,” he said.

“It has been busy along the Causeway all summer long. I think it’s been a great year,” he said.

“We have had a phenomenal summer weather-wise.

The economy is better, too,” Uicker said.

“People are feeling better about the economy. They’re not afraid to spend as much as in the past. We are dealing with the lowest gas prices in the last decade. People have a whole bunch of disposable income. They’re not afraid to splurge,” he said.

However, that monetary spending happens more freely when umbrellas aren’t involved.

“The unfortunate thing I found is people put far too much reliance on weather reports. Weather predicting is the least accurate science in this day and age. But, people put faith in it,” Uicker said.

“If the forecast was for good weather, more people showed up on the Causeway,” he said. Likewise, the possibility of rain kept folks from making the trip.

Rich Cebra owns Steamboat Landing Miniature Golf Course off Route 114.

Although his recreationbased business is not on the Causeway, Cebra has followed trends in tourism traffic for more than a decade.

“The Causeway is an entity into itself,” Cebra said.

“The trend is that the number of people in town really

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That is when most people are on vacation,” he said.

“I think the economy is slowly grinding back to better. The economy is getting better,” he said.

“There are more people around now that everyone knows the Causeway construction is done and it is a really nice place,” Cebra said.

Businessman Dick Dyke has for years leased out retail space on the Causeway. Also, he has a summer home right on that popular thoroughfare.

Dyke agreed that pedestrian traffic has increased.

“People have grown more comfortable with the Causeway.” Dyke said, adding that the business owners have shifted accordingly.

Businesses have figured out the ebb and flow of traffic on the Causeway. The people who operate businesses “have adjusted how they staff their businesses and what

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According to the owner of the Causeway Dairy Bar, Laurie Frizzell, “Compared to last summer, it has been busier. My days are always long.”

“There are more people.

People enjoy the Causeway — just walking around,” she said during an interview on a warm and sunny Labor Day weekend.

“The weather has been nice this summer,” she said.

“The (Maine) Blues Festival was huge. That Saturday the weather was good. But, June was cold,” she said.

Labor Day weekend offered the ideal weather for swimming, boating and eating ice cream.

“Ice cream is 100% weather-related,” Frizzell said.

The state of the economy does not dictate whether or not people purchase the product she sells.

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Trailhead: Gallie Trail, Route 5, Lovell Degree of difficulty: Moderate The Greater Lovell Land Trust walks are free and open to the public.

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Selectman Greg Watkins asked who would police the vendor participation, and Ramsdell replied that she would.

Another suggestion was that each vendor be required to get a victular’s license, but Ramsdell said they each pay dues of $80 to participate in the market, and adding another $25 to their costs for a permit would be a hardship.

Selectmen voted to table the matter until their meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10.

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Marquee displays owner’s ire

(Continued from Page 1A) set so that he can appear before the Ordinance Review Committee.

This upcoming hearing prohibits members of the committee — even those who helped write the ordinance — from commenting on any interpretation the sign ordinance. The Ordinance Review Committee is the first recourse for residents displeased with a decision made by the CEO. As per the Naples Sign Ordinance, the size of signs is addressed in Section 2.3.

Thirty-two square feet is

the maximum size for a sign.

That applies to portable signs as well as signs posted on the side of a building or on its roof. Sandwich board signs, also known as a sidewalk or an A-frame sign, are restricted to 12 feet.

Section 2.2 seems to address the structure upon which a sign is posted. Under Manner of Display, “the maximum height for free-standing signs is 20 feet.”

Business signs cannot be displayed on fences or utility poles, the ordinance says.

Over the weekend, community members have com-

mented on the marquee.

“People have stopped in, saying what they can do for me. They say they are going to call the town,” Lajoie said.

Since June, Lajoie and a crew of contractors have cleaned up the clutter in the yard and revitalized the old barn that housed the Antique Revival store. Additionally, he hired an interior decorator from Blais Construction & Design, of Bridgton.

“Everyone is ecstatic about what we are doing here — with the exception of two people from the town,” he said.

“While ropes were holding the sign in place and the concrete was drying, I got a call from the Town of Naples,” he said.

He took a trip to town hall and stopped into the CEO’s office.

“She said, ‘Your sign needs to come down. It is supposed to be 32 feet,’ ” Lajoie said.

“That sign is not going to come down without a court order,” he said on Tuesday.

“All I am trying to do is make this corner beautiful. It used to look like Sanford and Son here,” he said.

(Continued from Page 1A) Sebago Elementary.

“A number of people feel this is a means to an end. It is not,” Smith said. “Closure of Sebago Elementary has not been discussed at the board level.”

Smith admitted, however, that he has been charged to develop a cost analysis for every school in the district with the ultimate goal of, “How can we do things better,” he said.

Talk of closure dates back to 2000 when Blatt’s firm, PDT Associates, filed its first building report and recommended that Sebago Elementary be closed. A second report seven years later again suggested the same action.

While past and present school boards never put the item firmly on the table for discussion and action, com-

ments by directors have been floated that as enrollment declines and operating costs climb, SES closure would be one option to save SAD 61 money. This past June during a SAD 61 workshop meeting, Finance Coordinator Sherrie Small outlined costs associated with bringing Crooked River back on line, as well as if the district either kept Sebago Elementary open or closed.

McCarthy and others attempted to broker a deal with SAD 61 officials — keep Sebago Elementary open for the duration of the Crooked River bond (likely 20 years), and in turn, they would support the project.

“Unless I get some guarantees, I can’t vote for this,” McCarthy said.

Smith responded, “No one has a crystal ball and can’t tell” what the district might

face two, five or 10 years from now. Smith added, “We do value a small school,” but could not guarantee what the future holds for SES. He also pointed out that closure has not been a topic of conversation by the school board, if SAD 61 decided to go in that direction, “There are a number of pieces and a lot of discussion that goes along with it. It (closure) would not happen overnight. You would know what is going on. It’s a long process.”

School Board Chairman Janice Barter, who along with Phil Shane of Casco are the long-standing members, said “I can’t tell you what will happen in the future, but we value how you value your school.

We see more Sebago people at meetings than all other towns.

It’s always that way.”

Barter reiterated the dire need to address overcrowding at Songo Locks, which she described as “bursting at the seams.” She also noted that in her 17 years

on the school board, there has been no official move to close Sebago Elementary, thus keeping with the district’s philosophy of educating elementary-aged students in their hometown.

Denise Olsen says closure rumors hurt the town on many fronts — emotionally as well as financially.

Because of a lack of security, young families are hesitant to either move to Sebago or plant roots there.

“Why would a young family want to build and live here if they have no school to come to?” Olsen asked. “We are not imagining this.”

Olsen agreed that closing Crooked River as an elementary school was a mistake.

Closing Sebago Elementary, at any point, would also be a big mistake, Olsen said.

“It would be a shame to see this go. This school turns out great kids,” she said.

And, another speaker pointed out that SES students consistently score higher than other

schools on standardized tests, and had three students (of 11 seniors graduating last year) in the LRHS Top 10 Art teacher Cindy Taylor said, “Things happen here on a daily basis that are unparalleled. You see kids in kindergarten and fourth grade that are good friends,” she said.

“It’s a special place.”

One resident questioned the superintendent that if Sebago decided to withdraw from SAD 61 would the Crooked River project move forward. The answer: yes.

Smith said withdrawal from a SAD takes about two years,

and if the Crooked River project is approved by voters, Sebago would be responsible for a share of that debt, as well as other debt currently on the SAD 61 books.

As the meeting came to a close, Olsen reiterated many parents simply want some peace of mind knowing that their school doors would remain open.

“I am not at ease completely (about our school’s future) after tonight’s meeting, but I feel a little better about some aspects,” Olsen said. “We just want to know what is going on.”

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Under the revised ordinance, a new formula for assessing service charges has been created that will better position the town for expansion of the system, explained Brent Bridges, an engineer for Woodard & Curran, hired by the town to help the Wastewater Committee craft the changes.

“We’ve changed it so (charges) are not just on sewage use, but based on debt retirement, operational costs, flow rates and a reserve account fee,” Bridges said.

“Our goal is that only the future users of the system would be paying for the system.” Instead of basing rates on individual users, the new system looks at a collection of users, he explained.

The practice of allowing users to buy excess alloca-

tion would be eliminated, and those who have already purchased excess allocation and don’t use it by June of 2021 would have their payment refunded.

Peter and Judy Oberg, who own the Oberg Insurance building on Main Street, sought assurances that their building’s assigned sewer capacity wouldn’t lessen when the current allocation system is changed to that of “equivalent user units.”

“Anyone who has contributed to the system so far, those benefits wouldn’t be lost,” Bridges said, adding, “To the best of my ability, I tried.”

Wastewater Committee Chairman Glen “Bear” Zaidman said one of the big benefits of the revisions would be that it would free up between 2,000 to 3,000 gallons per day of sewer

capacity for future development. “If the ordinance changes, you’ll have some room for expansion,” he said.

Another reason a new service charge formula is needed is that it will favorably position the town should it apply for state and federal money for expanding the sewer system.

“So if I’ve got 100 gallons (of sewage capacity) and I’m only using 50…” said Foster, to which Bridges replied, “You’d pay less. That’s the fairness piece.”

Another fairness piece in the changes is that a “readiness-to-serve” fee would be charged to properties on the sewer line regardless of whether any sewage is being generated.

Dan Macdonald, who owns several vacant commercial buildings in Pondicherry Square, asked whether

thought has been given to the economic impact of the changes on property owners who will face new fees.

Zaidman countered that the changes, by freeing up excess capacity, should stimulate new development. Both of the leach fields serving the system are very near maximum capacity, he said.

“Those people who are flowing are paying for everything” under the current rules, Zaidman said.

Macdonald pointed out, however, that he and others who hooked into the system from the beginning have “floated the bill to get this going to start with.”

Town Manager Bob Peabody said Tuesday’s public hearing will be the only public hearing on the proposed ordinance before it goes to voters on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Bridgton Selectmen are considering a request by the Bridgton Farmers’ Market to waive the rule requiring them to buy additional insurance to cover the town during

their weekly summer markets at the town’s parking lot on Depot Street.

Bridgton Market Director Helen Ramsdell said Tuesday that the $500 in savings from the waiver would be used to hire a person to process

EBT cards for low-income customers and the elderly.

“We’re not serving people we could be serving,” said Ramsdell, who said individual market vendors don’t have the ability to process the cards themselves. Other

towns have agreed to waive the requirement, she noted earlier.

Ramsdell said the Bridgton Farmers’ Market is different than other nonprofits that use town property for a single event. “We’re there every week from May until November.” She added that each market vendor has personal insurance, and is also covered as a collective.

“We’re doubly-insured.”

Town Manager Bob Peabody said one possible compromise would be for each individual vendor to name the town on their policy. “Where they’re small enough, it might work,” he said, providing that vendors don’t come and go throughout the season.

Ramsdell assured him that was not the case. Vegetable vendors arrive a month later than when the market opens in May, and some leave before the final day, but other than that, the participating vendors remain the same each week.

But Selectman Paul Hoyt said that if someone had an accident in a common area on town property while the market is going on, the town may still be held liable despite individual vendor insurance protections. It would be unclear in that circumstance MARKET, Page 7A

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2015 MAINE SONGWRITERS CONTEST FINALIST — Brad Hooper will perform Sunday, Oct. 25, at 3 p.m. at the North Waterford Church in a benefit for the Deacons’ Fund of the North Waterford/East Stoneham churches. (Rivet photo)

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WATERFORD — Singer-songwriter Brad Hooper will appear at the North Waterford Church (on Route 35, opposite Melby’s Eatery) on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 3 p.m.

A free-will offering will be taken to benefit the Deacons’ Fund of the North Waterford/East Stoneham churches, which supports local families in need.

In 2009, Hooper took his talent “off the farm and onto the stage.” (He finally learned how to play the guitar last Tuesday at 4 p.m.) Since that time, he has seen a consistently growing fan base, expanded show schedule and gained the respect of his contemporary peers.

For the second year in a row, Hooper has made the finals in the Maine Songwriters contest (2014, 15), received a nomination for the Portland Phoenix Best Music Poll in 2013 and is a yearly-performer at the Kendall Square outdoor concert series in Cambridge, MA. “I am especially looking forward to playing the song that took me into the songwriting finals,” says Hooper, “It will be a great chance to tell folks the whole story behind this newest piece, why it has not been released and get their reactions this true story.”

Hooper’s vocal quality often has him pegged as a “blues man,” but his content spans many genres, making it difficult to pigeonhole the guy. Americana, roots, blues, folk, you’ll have to decide for yourself.

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THE HARRISON LIBRARY CALENDAR for 2016, “Favorite Reading Spots,” is now available. The calendar, a fundraiser for the library, features familiar faces enjoying a good book in some of Harrison’s most beautiful locations.

Many well-known locals have participated again this year, including Selectman Matthew Frank, Deertrees Theater Artistic and Executive Director Andrew Harris (pictured in front of Deertrees) and Recreation Director Paula Holt.

Featured locations include gardens, private homes with mountain and lake views and even a tree house. The calendars are $15 each, and available at the library as well as the town office, Ruby Slippers Bakery & Café and Harmony Farm. For more information, please contact the library at 583-2970.

Lovell Harvest Fest is Sunday

LOVELL — The Lovell Historical Society will present a Fall Harvest Festival this Sunday, Oct. 18 from 1 to 4 p.m.

This event should have something of interest for all members of the family. There will be a demonstration of the operation of a cider press with

Novak‘s “Music for Kids” performance beginning at 1 p.m. Sharon shows children how enjoyable music can be using song, instruments and dance. Back by popular demand, “Birds on a Wire” will be performing in the barn beginning at 2 p.m. This group, comprised of Jenny

and Greg Huang-Dale and Jeanine Loubier, will be playing traditional “fiddle” music.

Anyone interested is warmly invited to attend this festival. The Society is located at 551 Main Street (Route 5) opposite the Lake Kezar Country Club. The event is free and open to the public.

Aqua fitness classes open to all STANDISH — Saint Joseph’s College is proud to welcome the community to its aqua fitness classes, which are great for all ability levels.

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PROMOTED TO COLONEL — U.S. Army Lt. Col. Benjamin J. Bigelow promoted to the rank of Colonel by Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Bostick, Commanding General U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, during a ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia on October 8, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Alfredo Barraza/Released)

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Colonel Bigelow, whose mother Jeanne Bigelow is a resident of Naples, is the Deputy Commander of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The division has seven engineer districts totaling over 4,100 people operating in a seventeen-state area, and is charged with directing federal water resource development in the Great Lakes and Ohio River basins with infrastructure valued at over $80 billion.

With an annual operating and construction budget exceeding $2 billion, missions include planning, construction and operations of navigation structures and flood damage reduction, hydropower, environmental restoration, water conservation, recreation and disaster assistance.

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Prior to his assignment to Cincinnati, Lieutenant Colonel Bigelow served as Department of the Army G-3/5/7 Engineer Organizational Integrator, Army Human Resources Command Engineer Branch Chief and Commander of the 9th Engineer Battalion in Germany and Operation Iraqi Freedom, Iraq Colonel Bigelow previously served in the U.S. Army Corps Engineers as the Deputy District Commander, Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program Project Manager and Project Engineer at the St. Louis District. He also deployed to Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo to serve as the Operations Officer for the Base Camp Construction Agency in support of Operation Joint

Guardian.

He received his commission in 1990, upon graduation from the United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. with a bachelor’s of science degree in Civil Engineering. He earned a master’s of science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas. He is also a graduate of the Engineer Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, and the Army Command and Staff College.

Colonel Bigelow’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal (one Oak Leaf Cluster), the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (five Oak Leaf Clusters), the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Master Parachutist Badge.

He is married to Jules and they have two sons, Blake and Jonathan, and a daughter, Christina.

Hoops signups Monday HARRISON — Youth basketball registrations for Harrison girls and boys in grades 1-6 will take place Monday, Oct. 19 at the Harrison Town Office from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

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Thursday, October 15 The Waterford Community Suppers will begin Thursday, Oct. 15, at 6 p.m. at the Wilkins House in Waterford Flat on Plummer Hill. These suppers are held monthly from October to May, excluding December. Please bring a main dish, salad, or dessert to share with new friends and old friends.

Rolls and beverages will be provided. The hosts for the October supper are Clara Hamlin and Jane Kimball. Everyone is invited. FMI: 583-6677.

Saturday, October 17 A Public Baked Bean Supper will be served from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the East Baldwin Church Parish Hall. Cost is $8 for adults, $3.50 for children. Come and enjoy!

The Finnish American Heritage Society is holding an International Buffet Public Supper from 5 to 6 p.m. at their museum at 8 Maple Street in West Paris. This supper features dishes from around the world and delicious homemade desserts. The cost for adults is $8 and children 12 and under can eat for $4.

Back by popular demand, a German Celebration Public Supper will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Ronald St. John VFW Post #9328, Waterford Road, Harrison. The menu includes schnitzel, (chicken), bratwurst and sauerkraut, German potato salad, coleslaw, pickled beets, German bread and hot apple dumplings. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12. Beer and wine will be available for $3, and soda for $1. FMI: 381-7963.

The Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church in Bolsters Mills, Harrison, holds its last Famous Chicken Pie Supper of 2015, with two seatings at 5 and 6 p.m., and a third to follow if necessary. Dinner includes chicken pie, mashed potato, gravy, vegetables, rolls, homemade dessert, and beverages. Cost is $8 adults, $4 children under 12. Reservations are from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday only by calling 583-9024. Do not leave a message; reservations must be confirmed.

A Boiled Ham/Corned Beef Dinner will be served from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Oriental Lodge, Route 117, Bridgton.

There’ll be boiled ham/corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, beets, carrots, turnip, onions, rolls and apple crisp with ice cream. Cost is $9 for adults and $5 for children. The dinner is sponsored by the Daughters of the Nile, to benefit the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital and Arok Temple #94.

Sunday, October 18 A Baked Bean and Casserole Supper will be served at 5 p.m. at the South Bridgton Congregational Church on Fosterville Road in Bridgton, off Route 107. The menu is baked beans, casseroles, salads and desserts, with music to follow. For reservations, call Sandy at 647-2800.

Wednesday, October 21 A free Community Lunch and Coupon Swap will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Otisfield Community Hall on Route 121. Donations are accepted for this lunch of roast pork, stuffing, gravy, scalloped potatoes, carrots, applesauce, salads, desserts of the season, cider, tea and coffee. To help cook, call 539-4027; for a ride, call 627-4374; to help serve, call 539-4368.

Saturday, October 24 The Bridgton/Fryeburg Knights of Columbus will serve up a Baked Haddock Supper at 5 p.m. at St. Joseph Parish Hall, 225 South High Street, Bridgton. Proceeds will benefit the Mother Seton House in Fryeburg. Cost is $12, or get advance tickets for $10 from any Knight. Takeout dinners will be available.

Sebago Volunteers are holding a Turkey Pot Pie Supper to benefit fire and rescue from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Sebago Town Hall, Route 107. Cost is $9, ages 10 and under $4.

It’s the annual scrumptious and “Spooktacular” Saturday Night Supper from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Casco Village Church United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road (Route 121) in Casco. Dress in costume and get a treat! The grand prize for best adult costume is a gift basket, and a fun prize will go to the best kid’s costume. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children under 8; $21 max for families with young children.

The last Baked Bean Supper of the season will be served from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Edes Falls Community Hall by members of the Edes Falls Sewing Circle. The menu is homemade baked beans, hot dogs, coleslaw, potato salad, chop suey, jellied salad, pink salad, biscuits and homemade pies.

Sunday, October 25 Join others for the Eighth Annual Fields on the Saco, a special dinner put on by members of Slow Food Saco Valley given to share the connection between farmers, chefs and consumers. The five-course meal of food grown from neighboring New Hampshire and Maine farms and served by area chefs begins at 5:30 p.m. in the barn at Hardy Farm in Fryeburg. For tickets visit www.slowfoodsacovalley.org

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Fair is over, a new season has begun Lovell

Well, once more the Fair has come and gone, and the new season has begun. There are exercise classes, cribbage (all for adults) and the many New Suncook School events scheduled.

Whoever said that Lovell isn’t busy?

The Lovell Historical Society will welcome autumn with

by Ethel Gilmore-Hurst the Fall Harvest festival on Sunday, Oct. 18, at the KimballLovell Correspondent Stanford House from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be something 925-3226 for everyone. For the children, there will be a petting zoo, pumpkin painting and goodies. There also will be a cider press ehurst3@yahoo.com demonstration, a bake sale and music provided by the popular Sharon Novak and Birds on a Wire. What better way to spend a fall afternoon than to attend this popular event?

12. Included in the price for adults will be eight freshly-baked The president of the Lovell Historical Society has sent out cider donuts, a pint of apple cider and a quarter peck of picka memo asking for volunteers to help with the sixth annual your-own apples. For the kids, there will be three donuts, a mailings. Anyone interested could call 925-3294 or 925-2791. piece of fruit and a cup of cider.

Don’t forget that author Lou Ureneck will be speakThe PKA Kids Helping Hands group is very busy with difing about his book The Great Fire at the Charlotte Hobbs ferent projects. One is collecting items for the Harvest Hills Memorial Library on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. A resident Animal Shelter. Among the items needed is food for cats, dogs of Stoneham, his awards are enough to qualify him as a great and kitties. Hardwood pellets that are used for cat litter is high speaker. Hear about his account of an American who led a mis- on the list. Other items are cleaning stuff like bleach, laundry sion to rescue Christian refugees in Turkey. detergent, trash bags, dish soap, nylon bristle brooms, scrub The New Suncook PTA will be meeting at the New pads, brushes, sponges and paper towels. The workers need Suncook School on Monday, Oct. 19, at 5:30 p.m. The pre- antibacterial hand soap, hand sanitizer, toilet cleaner, toilet liminary event schedule will be drawn up, and there will be paper and latex gloves. Donations can be left at the Snow an enrollment for members. The PTA can always use extra School in Fryeburg. hands, and this would be a great group for grandmothers or For all those chefs out there, the eighth annual Battle of grandfathers looking for something to do during the long win- the Bowls Chili Challenge is coming up in November, so you ter months. Having raised children, I can say that working with better start planning your batch to take the 2015 crown. There the school students can be a lot of fun. President Jean Andrews were many contestants last year cooking for bragging rights, will be looking forward to meeting some new volunteers. and as usual it was hard for the judges to pick the winners.

Don’t forget the library fundraiser, a Family Fun Day at The Challenge supports a great cause, Lovell Friends Pietree Orchard on Saturday, Helping Friends, which provides fuel assistance. If this winter Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 is as bad as last winter, we’ll need to fill the coffers. Any and p.m. There will be lots to do all chefs in the Mount Washington Valley can take part. There to keep both kids and adults are two different categories: People’s Choice and Judges busy — a hay maze, wagon Favorites. In past years it seemed that both the people and the rides, games, apple bean bag judges had the same taste buds. toss and many other activiThe date for the 2015 Challenge is Sunday, Nov. 8. ties to make for a fun day. For those taking part, the set up is from 11 to 11:30 Ella Nevill and William The fee is $8 for adults and a.m. The event itself runs from noon to 2 p.m. Each Mitchell of Bridgton have a $4 for children ages four to contestant is asked to prepare two gallons of chili. girl, Pearl Mae Mitchell, born Aug. 29, 2015 at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston, Mass. Pearl weighed eight pounds, eight ounces and Well, Jolene’s attempt at joins siblings Ivan and Audrey homemade applesauce was a Mitchell. Maternal grandparents are Robert and Christina great success. She did it in the Perdeaux of London, United crock-pot, and it turned out

by Cheryl Harmon Kingdom. Paternal grandpar- very yummy (in my tummy). ents are Roger and Jo Mitchell Hopefully she makes some Naples Correspondent of Cheltenham, United more soon.

207-210-7337 There will be a baked Kingdom. bean supper at the Edes Falls Danielle Loring and scoopharmon01@gmail.com Dominic Dymond of Community Hall on Saturday, Mechanic Falls have a girl, Oct. 24, from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Elliette Rivers Loring- Homemade baked beans, hot to 2 p.m. There will also be inadvertently written wrong Dymond, born Sept. 18, 2015 dogs, coleslaw, potato salad, a bake sale. Price is $20 a on our flyer). Luncheon is at at Central Maine Medical chop suey, jellied salad, pink table, which along with the noon of clam and corn chowCenter in Lewiston. Elliette salad, biscuits and homemade bake sale proceeds will go to der and hot dogs. There’ll also weighed eight pounds, 12 pies will be served. This is the benefit the Legion Auxiliary. be a Chinese raffle, baked ounces and joins a sibling, last one until next spring, so Along with the sale and food, goods and both homemade Skye, 6. Maternal grandparent mark it in your calendars and there will be a raffle of a and handmade items like is Ernest Loring of Sweden. come on out. We would love Christmas tree, which is all hats, mittens, scarves, (some Paternal grandparents are to see everyone one last time decorated. (Perfect for those in Lakers colors), baby items, of us who like decorations but just to name a few. It’s the Linda and Chris Johnsen before the holidays.

We have some holiday don’t have time or patience very last time to get tickets of East Baldwin. Greatgrandparents are Dorothy sales coming up soon. Maybe to do it.) Call Marion at 693- for the quilt raffle, a lovely Loring of Sweden and Sandra you will find the perfect holi- 6016 for more information, to Christmas, wedding, birthday Willette of Portland. Great- day gift (for yourself or for a get a table or to donate baked or anniversary gift if you win goods. or keep it for yourself, made great-grandparent is Dorothy loved one).

There will be a Holiday The Sewing Circles’ and donated by Elizabeth Dumas of Sweden.

Maureen (Leary) and Fair at the American Legion Ho-Ho Sale is Saturday, Nov. Adams Chute. The drawing Ryan McAllister of Casco Post on Route 11 on Saturday, 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please will be held after the sale, and have a boy, John Bartin Nov. 14, upstairs, from 9 a.m. note the time change (it was winners will be notified.

McAllister, born Sept. 9, 2015 SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER DAILY at Bridgton Hospital. John joins a sister, Grace, 2. Paternal BIGGEST & BEST OMELETS AROUND! grandparents are Ray and FRIDAY & SATURDAY Leslie McAllister of Bridgton.

Jennifer Plaice and Best Prime Rib In Town Shawn Hibbard III of Gray KING & QUEEN CUT have a girl, Holly Hibbard, INCLUDES POTATO, VEGETABLE, SALAD & ROLLS born Aug. 31, 2015 at Bridgton www.punkinvalley.com Hospital. Holly joins sisters Hailey Plaice, 14, and Hannah FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS FULL LIQUOR LICENSE Plaice, 3. Maternal grandparOPEN DAILY YEAR ROUND! 8:30 – 12:30 P.M. EAT-IN OR TAKE-OUT EVERY NIGHT ents are Stuart and Roxanne Simonton of New Gloucester 1270 N. High St. ~ Rt. 302 ~ Bridgton, ME (just before the Fryeburg town line) • 207-647-2784 and Douglas and Sonja Plaice of Bridgton. Paternal grandparents are Shawn and Katherine Hibbard of Porter.

Quentin and Rebekah (Appleby) Mack of Denmark have a girl, Caitriona Grace Mack, born Aug. 29, 2015 at Bridgton Hospital. Caitriona joins siblings Caleb, 11, Gabriel, 9, Joshua, 7 and Faith, 5.

Jaymi-leigh Richardson and Justin Matt have a girl, Harper Matt, born Sept. 29, 2015 at Bridgton Hospital.

Harper joins siblings Brayleigh, Beau and Mara. Maternal grandparents are Kenton Richardson of Waterford and Marcia Ward-Richardson of Harrison. Paternal grandparents are Michelle Matt and the late Jeffery Matt of Sanford.

Rebecca (Smith) and William Whelchel of Bridgton have a boy, Wade Orion Whelchel, born Sept.

22, 2015 at Bridgton Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Cindy Abbot of Maine and Larry and Valerie Smith of Maryland. Paternal grandparents are Kathy Corsentino of Alabama and Rick and Julie Whelchel of Bridgton. Greatgrandparents are Suzanne Armstrong and Anthony Ratajczak of Medina, Ohio.

Leah and Zach Loyas of Fryeburg have a girl, Lily Loyas, born Sept. 27, 2015 at Bridgton Hospital. Lily joins siblings Zoey Loyas, 7, and Jacob Loyas, 3.

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Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for children age six and under. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches will be available.

There will also be baked goods and ice cream. Start practicing those recipes to come out a winner.

If you can’t attend but would like to support the program, personal donations may be sent to Friends Helping Friends, Town of Lovell, P.O. Box 236, Center Lovell, ME 04016. For more information, contact Stan Tupaj at 925-1500 or stan@ fairpoint.net People like to talk, I’m one of them, but do they know how to tell stories? The Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library will hold “The Art of Storytelling: A Playful Workshop for Grownups” with Lovell’s own Jo Radner, beginning Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. and running for eight weeks until Dec. 1. Through a grant from the Creative Aging Initiative of the Maine Arts Commission, the library is able to offer this course free of charge. Radner, past president of the National Storytelling Network, has taught the art of storytelling throughout the U.S. and Hawaii. The class is open to all, even if you just want to sit and listen, be assured that even listening is fun.

The Delta Lodge #152 AF&AM drew the winner of their grocery raffle, Mike Stephens of Gray. With the understanding that the money raised benefited Friends Helping Hands, Mike generously donated the winnings back to the town of Lovell.

The money will be distributed as five $50 gift cards. At the next meeting, the cards will be handed over to Brother and Selectman Bob Drew, to be given out as needed to applicants.

The money raised by the raffle could be matched by the Maine Grand Masonic Lodge. The Lodge would like to thank Doug Taft for running the raffle and for those who took part.

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THURSDAY: Pizza, fresh salad bar w/romaine, fruit bar.

FRIDAY: Ham slices, au gratin potatoes, cucumber coins, fruit bar, wheat pull-apart roll.

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WEDNESDAY: Baked chicken or fish patty or veggie burger on whole grain bun, lettuce & tomato, deli sandwich, fruit bar, Jell-O. THURSDAY: Scrambled egg w/ham & cheese, whole grain biscuit, veggie sticks, fruit bar.

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Veteran’s Appreciation Night Post 139 American Legion and the Order of Leadership will hold its 2nd annual banquet.

All are welcome.

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Pequawket Trl. FMI: 9352333.

Tue., Oct. 20 — Adult Play Group, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Community Center.

ATTENTION TO ALL Fri., Oct. 23 — Rec ORGANIZATIONS! Meeting, potluck, 5:30 All calendar listings/press re- p.m., Community Center. leases must be sent in at least one Fri., Oct. 23 — week before the event. E-mail Family Fun Night, 6:30 bnews@roadrunner.com or mail p.m., Community Center. to P.O. Box 244, Bridgton, ME CASCO 04009.

Thur., Oct. 22 — Chamber After Hours, 5-7 BRIDGTON p.m., Camp Sunshine at Thur., Oct. 15 — Tour of Point Sebago, 35 Acadia Bridgton’s sidewalk improve- Rd. ments & needs w/Bicycle DENMARK Coalition of Maine & town ofFri., Oct. 16 — ficials, 4 to 5:30 p.m. FMI: 956Difficult hike to Kearsarge 6538.

Thur., Oct. 15 — North, No. Conway, N.H., Bridgton Rotary Club hosts by Denmark Mountain Congresswoman Chellie Hikers, meet 8 a.m. at Pingree, 5 p.m., Campfire Grille, Denmark Congregational Church. FMI: 756-2247.

656 No. High St. Fri., Oct. 16 — Fri., Oct. 16 — SCORE Reception for visual artMeeting, 9 a.m., Community ist Elaine McMichael of Center.

Fri., Oct. 16 — Pathways to Gallery 302, 5-7 p.m., Prosperity Conference with Dr. Denmark Arts Center, 50 Donna Beegle, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., West Main St. CONTRAST THAT WORKS — The Arts Council of Tamworth is hosting a concert by The Appleseed Collective on Sun., Oct. 18 — Free Magic Lantern Theatre. FMI: Friday, Oct. 23, at 7:30 p.m. at The Barnstormers Theatre in Tamworth, N.H. Their style is said to be “dashed with drop-in lab for dancers 647-3116.

Dixie ragtime, bluegrass, gypsy folk, and swing blues.” Tickets are on a sliding scale and are $5 to $30 for adults, Fri., Oct. 16 — Girl Scouts, of all levels, 2 to 5 p.m., Denmark Arts Center, 50 free to $5 for age 18 and under. Contact www.artstamworth.org 3:30 p.m., Community Center.

Sat., Oct. 17 — Harvest Fest West Main St. Fri., Oct. 23 — Easy

by Girl Scouts of Maine, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Camp Pondicherry, 85 hike to Notch Mountain, publishing a manuscript with Sun., Oct. 18 — Making MONDAYS Pickleball, 7 p.m., Casco Camp Pondicherry Rd., off Rte. Hiram, by Denmark Mountain Jane Karker, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Strides Against Breast Cancer Sebago Food Pantry, 9-11 Community Center Gym. FMI: Hikers, meet 8 a.m. at Denmark 107. FMI: 1-888-922-4763. library.

North Conway 2015, registra- a.m., Nazarene Church, Rte. 627-4187.

Sat., Oct. 17 — Fall Family Congregational Church. FMI: Thur., Oct. 22 — Songo tion begins 9 a.m., walk at 10 114. FMI: 274-1569.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 756-2247.

Festival to support Harvest Hills, Garden Club, creating mini- a.m., meet at Whitaker Woods Casco/Naples Senior Meal to 8 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, noon to 4 p.m., Shawnee Peak.

FRYEBURG pumpkin arrangements for res- Homesite, No. Conway, N.H. Site, noon, Casco Fire Station. Rte. 302, So. Casco.

Sun., Oct. 18 — Bridgton Thur., Oct. 15 — Joe De idents of Casco Inn, 11 a.m., FMI: 603-370-8382.

FMI: 655-7162 THURSDAYS Historical Society annual Vito talk on Verdi’s Otello, Naples Town Hall Gym. Sun., Oct. 18 — Finnish Bridge, 1 p.m., Bradley St., AA Ladies Step-Meeting, meeting, 2 p.m., talk by Earle 3 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Thur., Oct. 22 — K-3 Lego American Heritage Society, 2 Fryeburg. Runs year-round.

7 a.m. & 7 p.m., Clyde Bailey Shettleworth to follow, museum, Performing Arts Center. FMI: Club, 4 to 5 p.m., library. p.m., 8 Maple St., West Paris.

Cribbage, 2 p.m., Bridgton Center, Rte. 302, So. Casco.

Gibbs Ave. FMI: 647-3699.

935-9232.

Sat., Oct. 24 — Bus trip to Thur., Oct. 22 — Book Community Center.

Casco Farmers’ Market, 9 Mon., Oct. 19 — Medicare Sat., Oct. 17 — Met Opera Salem, N.H., leaves 7 a.m. from Discussion, My Father, The Waterford Farmers’ Open Enrollment, by appt., Live in HD, Otello by Verdi, American Legion, Rte. 11, re- Captain: My Life with Jacques Market, 2-5 p.m., corner Rtes. a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, Village Green.

Community Center. FMI: 647- 1 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman turns 8-8:30 p.m. FMI: 693- Cousteau, by Jean-Michel 37/35.

Casco/Naples Senior Meal 3116.

Performing Arts Center. FMI: 3408.

Cousteau, 11:30 a.m., Soldiers Coed Adult Basketball, 6 to Site, noon, Casco Fire Station.

Mon., Oct. 19 — Foster 935-9232.

Library, 85 Main St., Hiram.

7:45 p.m., Harrison Elementary RAYMOND FMI: 655-7162.

Care Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Sat., Oct. 24 — Exhibit FMI: 625-4650.

School. FMI: 583-2241.

Mon., Oct. 19 — Annual Gathering Place Support Community Center. opening of Lamar Dodd: Half A Thur., Oct. 22 — Making Lake Region Community Group, Board Meeting, 6 p.m., library. noon, Bridgton Tue., Oct. 20 — Bridgton- Century of Monhegan Summers, Wed., Oct. 21 — Maine of the New Testament Canon, Chorus, rehearsals, 6:30 to 8:30 Community Center.

Lake Region Rotary Club, 7:30 1-3 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Christ p.m., Twitchell Chapel, Bridgton Pinochle, 1 p.m., Bridgton a.m., Community Center.

Performing Arts Center, Author Series, Kevin Mannix, Episcopal Church, 35 Paris St., Academy. FMI: 647-3733.

6:30 p.m., library.

Community Center.

Tue., Oct. 20 — Good Fryeburg Academy.

Norway.

Narcotics Anonymous, Thur., Oct. 22 — Lawyer Table Tennis, Bridgton Shepherd Food Mobile, open to Thur., Oct. 22 — Pumpkin 7 p.m. Bridgton Community Town Hall, cancelled until reHARRISON at the Library, 6-7 p.m., library. all, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Central Fire Carving w/McLaughlin Gardens, Center, 15 Depot St. ODLH Sun., Oct. 18 — Dempsey Thur., Oct. 22 — Raymond pairs completed.

Station, Gibbs Ave. Narcotics Anonymous, 7 Challenge riders/runners pass Food Pantry, 4-6 p.m., Lake 1 to 2:30 p.m., Cancer Resource Free Community Kettle Wed., Oct. 21 — BCC Board thru Harrison Village, 10 a.m.

Center of Western Maine, 199 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, Rte. Supper, 5 p.m., Bridgton Region Baptist Church, 1273 Meeting, 6 p.m., Community to noon.

Main St., Norway.

302, Casco.

Main St. FMI: 232-5830.

Community Center.

Center. ­ SCORE Thur., Oct. 22 — Mon., Oct. 19 — Youth TUESDAYS Coed Adult Softball, 6 to SWEDEN Thur., Oct. 22 — Bridgton- Basketball signups, 5 to 6:30 workshop on Search Engine Jeanette’s Free Clothing 8:30 p.m., Crystal Lake Park, Sat., Oct. 17 — Family Fun Lake Region Rotary Club hosts p.m., Town Office meeting Marketing, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Closet, 9 to 11:30 a.m., First Harrison. FMI: 583-2241.

Day at Pietree Orchard, sup- Norway Town Office, 19 Sen. Dick Woodbury, 5 p.m., room. FMI: 583-2241.

Congregational Church, Chickadee Quilters, 6:30 Campfire Grille, 656 No. High Wed., Oct. 21 — Ski ports Hobbs Library, 10 a.m. to Danforth St., Norway.

Bridgton. p.m. Community Center.

5 p.m., 803 Waterford Rd. FMI: St. Thur., Oct. 22 — Otisfield Program Signups, 5:30 to 7 Chickadee Quilters, 9:30 Al-Anon, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., Fri., Oct. 23 — Joy of p.m., Fire Station Community 925-3177.

Historical Society, history of a.m., Bridgton Community Open Meeting, Naples Methodist Wed., Oct. 21 — Sweden Coon Rd. & Coon Rd. Swamp, 7 Singing, 3 p.m., Community Room. FMI: 583-4477, 583Church, Village Green.

Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., p.m., Otisfield Community Hall, Center.

Center.

2683.

Naples Food Pantry, 10 to NA Women’s Meeting, 7 to Sweden Church basement, 137 Rte. 121.

BROWNFIELD 11:30 a.m., United Methodist 8 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal LOVELL Bridgton Rd. FMI: 647-4429, Fri., Sat., Oct. 23, 24 — Church, Village Green. FMI: Church, Sweden Rd., Bridgton.

Thur., Oct. 15 — Brownfield Thur., Oct. 15 — Author Halloweenfest, 5:30 to 9 p.m., 595-2754.

Food Pantry, 1 to 5 p.m., 701 talk, Lou Ureneck on The Great 647-5399.

FRIDAYS Maine Wildlife Park, Rte. 26, AREA EVENTS Bridgton Food Pantry, Fire: One American’s Mission Harrison Farmers’ Market, Gray.

Thur., Oct. 15 — Book 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Methodist to Rescue Victims of the 20th 1 to 5 p.m., Rte. 117, Bridgton Fri., Sat., Oct. 23, 24 — Century’s First Genocide, 7 Discussion, My Father, The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, Church, 98 Main St., Bridgton. side of Village.

Captain: My Life with Jacques FMI: 647-4476. p.m., library.

Awana Youth Program, McLaughlin Garden, 6 to 9 p.m., Senior Lunch, noon to 1 grades K-6; transportation proSat., Oct. 17 — Open House, Cousteau by Jean-Michel Main St., So. Paris.

Cousteau, 11:30 a.m., Soldiers p.m., Harrison Fire Station 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Delta Lodge vided; Cornerstone Gospel Fri.-Sun., Oct. 23-25 — All Community Room, Harrison.

Library, 85 Main St., Hiram. #153, 920 Lovell Rd. Church, Rte. 114, Naples. FMI: Things Pumpkin Carriage Tour, Bridge, 12:15 p.m., Bridgton 583-7674.

Sat., Oct. 17 — GLLT Walk, FMI: 625-4650.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m., must reserve, Community Center.

Fri., Oct. 16 — Sit & Heald & Bradley Pond Reserve Over 40 Men’s Basketball, call 603-383-9356.

Harrison Food Pantry, 6 to to summit of Whiting Hill, meet Knit, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Cancer Fri.-Sun., Oct. 23-25 — 7:30 p.m., Adventist Church, 2 4 p.m., Brownfield/Denmark Resource Center, 199 Main St., 9:30 a.m. at Gallie Trail parking School.

Invitational Pumpkin Carving Naples Rd. FMI: 583-6178.

Norway. FMI: 583-4574. lot, Rte. 5.

Narcotics Anonymous, Competition, noon to 7 p.m., Sat., Oct. 17 — Electronic Adult Volleyball, 6:30 Sun., Oct. 18 — Fall Harvest Jackson, N.H. FMI: 603-383- to 8:30 p.m., Brownfield 7 p.m. Bridgton Community Recycling Event by Windham Festival by Lovell Historical Center, 15 Depot St. ODLH 9356.

Community Center.

Society, 1-4 p.m., Kimball- Hill Church, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Szechuan, Hunan Sat., Oct. 24 — Pickwick Windham Mall, entrance at SATURDAYS Al-Anon Bridgton, 7 p.m.

House.

Club discusses chapters 1-34 Bridgton Farmers’ Market, & Cantonese Cuisine Stanford Mon., Oct. 19 — Adult Veterans Memorial Dr. off Rte. of Vanity Fair by William Newcomers Meeting, 7:30 to Discussion Group, Euphoria by 302. FMI: 232-8291, 653-5989. Makepeace Thackeray, 12:30 to 8:30 p.m. Open Meeting, St. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Depot St. Green Sat., Oct. 17 — Christmas Space.

Joseph’s Catholic Church.

Dine In or Take Out Lily King, 1 p.m., library.

2:30 p.m., Auburn Library. FMI: Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., American Sebago Clothes Closet, 9 AA Step Mtgs., 7 p.m., Mon., Oct. 19 — New 583-6957.

Clyde Bailey Center, Rte. 302, a.m. to noon, Warming Hut, Rte. DAILY SPECIALS Suncook PTA meeting, 5:30 Legion, Dunn St., Westbrook.

Sat., Oct. 24 — Annual Casco.

FMI: 854-0573.

114, Sebago, next to Nazarene New Suncook School.

Sat., Oct. 17 — Costume Ticket Auction, viewing starts Church.

Tel: (207) 647-8890 p.m., Tue., Oct. 20 — Storytelling WEDNESDAYS 3:30 p.m., drawings 5 p.m., Sale of genuine theatrical cosAA Meeting, O/BB/D/A/L, Workshop with Jo Radner, 8-wk.

MAJOR CREDIT CARDS Gathering Place Support 7 to 8 p.m., Lovell Church of Second Congregational Church, ARE ACCEPTED series begins, 1-3 p.m., library. tumes, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Maine Norway. FMI: 743-2290.

Group, noon, Bridgton State Music Theatre rehearsal Christ, 1174 Main St., Lovell.

Community Center.

7 DAYS A WEEK NAPLES hall, 22 Elm St., Brunswick.

Al-Anon, 7 to 8 p.m., Lovell Summer/Winter Senior Lunch, noon, Church of Christ, 1174 Main St., Wed., Oct. 21 — Book FMI: 208-8950.

ONGOING WEEKLY Bridgton Community Center.

Sun.-Thurs. 11 am - 9 pm/8:30 pm Discussion, The Storied Life of Sat., Oct. 17 — Open Mic Lovell.

DAILY Ping Pong, 1-3 p.m., Harrison Fri. & Sat. 11 am - 10 pm/9:30 pm A.J. Fiery by Gabrielle Zevin, 2 Night, 7 p.m., Hiram Community AA Beginner’s & Group Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 Fire Station Community Room, p.m., library.

160 Main Street Center, 14 Historical Ridge, off Mtgs., 7 to 8 p.m., Clyde Bailey Bridgton, ME 04009 Wed., Oct. 21 — Self- Main St. & Rte. 117. FMI: 524- a.m., Clyde Bailey Center, Rte. Harrison.

TF34 Center, 224 Roosevelt Trail, So. 302, Casco.

Over 40 Pickleball, 5:30 Casco.

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Alcoholics Anonymous, to 7 p.m., Harrison Elementary Sat., Oct. 17 — Harvest SUNDAYS Casco/Naples/Raymond American Legion Post #155 Dance, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., noon to 1 p.m., St. Peter’s School. FMI: 583-2241.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 Episcopal Church, Sweden Rd., Bible Study, 6 p.m., Bridgton Otisfield Community Hall, Rte. p.m., Harrison Congregational Community Center.

Fri., Oct. 16 • 5 p.m.

121, Otisfield. FMI: 627-7033. Bridgton. O/D Church.

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search engine marketing works and how a detailed and complete business listing can propel you to the top of the search engines, driving more qualified traffic to your website and business. This basic SEO (search engine optimization) workshop will teach you how to maximize a search for your products and services. Learn how to take advantage of top direcFree dance workshop in Denmark tory listings, which is one of the easiest and most powerful DENMARK — The Denmark Arts Center, in association ways you can increase your web presence and realize greater with Hio Ridge Dance, presents Choreolab: a free drop-in lab return on investment. for dancers of all levels, on Sunday, Oct. 18, from 2 to 5 p.m.

Chamber After Hours at Camp Sunshine Portland-based dance artist Sara Juli and dancers from across CASCO — The next After Hours gathering offered by the state will gather to share works in progress and provide feedback for one another. Following the informal showing, the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Sara will lead a discussion on community building in the will be held on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Camp Maine dance and performance field. Choreolab is open to any Sunshine, located at Point Sebago Resort, 35 Acadia Road dance and/or performance artist as well as dance watchers or in Casco. Camp Sunshine offers a free weeklong camping experience for children and their families dealing with a lifestudents. threatening illness.

Dempsey Challenge is Sunday

HARRISON — Harrison residents are encouraged to come out to cheer on the bicyclists and runners/walkers as they travel through Harrison Village during this year’s Dempsey Challenge on Sunday, Oct. 18. The first rider usually arrives around 10 a.m. and will continue streaming through until around noon. The Dempsey Challenge is an annual fundraiser for the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. The weekend-long event is comprised of various cycling distances (10, 25, 50, 70 and 100 miles), and a 5K (3.1 mile) and 10K (6.2 mile) run/walk. Harrison’s parking lot by the boat ramp at the head end of Long Lake is the halfway point for the 100-mile bikers. Please note that the town boat ramp will be difficult to access during the event.

Medicare Open Enrollment services

Medicare Open Enrollment services are again being offered at the Bridgton Community Center, beginning Monday, Oct. 19, through Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., by appointment.

Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 20, Medicare Open Enrollment will be held from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Community Center. For more information or an appointment, call 6473116.

Good Shepherd Food Mobile in Bridgton

The Bridgton Food Pantry at the United Methodist Church has arranged for a visit by the Good Shepherd Food Mobile on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Central Fire Station on Gibbs Avenue in Bridgton. All those in need of good, healthy free food are invited; there are no restrictions. Bring your own boxes or bags.

Rotary hosting Sen. Dick Woodbury

The Rotary Club of Bridgton-Lake Region will host Senator Dick Woodbury on Thursday evening, Oct. 22, at 5 p.m. at the Campfire Grille, 656 North High Street (Route 302) in Bridgton.

The public is invited. Sen. Woodbury will speak on the topic of multi-voting, which is on the ballot this coming November. Come and learn what multi-voting is all about.

The program is part of the Rotary’s effort to provide speakers of general interest to the public. For more information, e-mail Carol Madsen at carjmad@hotmail.com

History of Coon Road Swamp

OTISFIELD — The Otisfield Historical Society and the Otisfield Conservation Committee will jointly sponsor a program on the history of the Coon Road and the Coon Road Swamp on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community Hall on State Route 121, Otisfield.

The Coon Road Swamp is located on topographic maps at Wight’s Corner in East Otisfield. It is bordered on the north by a beaver dam just off State Route 121 and on the east by Scribner Hill Road and the old Coon Road, much of which is no longer open to automobile traffic.

The 2½-mile unpaved road is unusual because it is so flat. It involves only a 59-foot elevation change before the south end intersects with Powhatan Road in the southern part of town. Many residents remember driving the entire road as late as the 1950s. Today its through traffic consists mostly of snowmobiles in the winter months. Sponsors of the program hope that those with any knowledge of the human or natural history of the area will attend and share their information and stories about one of Otisfield’s most interesting natural resources.

Workshop on Search Engine Marketing

NORWAY — Oxford Hills Score is pleased to offer a free Search Engine Marketing Workshop on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Norway Town Office, 19 Danforth Street, Norway. Learn how

October 15, 2015, The Bridgton News, Page 5B p.m. for a Family Fun Night at the Brownfield Community Center. This month’s theme is “The Price is Right.” The event is free and prizes will be given.

Hear all the greats at The Country Jamboree

FRYEBURG — If you’ve ever wanted to take a trip back in time and spend a magical evening revisiting the glory days of country music, The Country Jamboree will take you there.

The concert will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m. at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at Fryeburg Academy. Featuring an incredibly talented cast that has performed with some of country music’s most popular artists, this outstanding performance features the music of Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, and more. Like spending an evening at The Grand Ole Opry, The Country Jamboree takes you from an all out hoe down to a poignant love song — and everything in between Halloweenfest at Maine Wildlife Park — all in one show. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors GRAY — Celebrate Halloween in two nights of fun and $5 for students. For more information, call 935-9232. with the Maine Wildlife Park’s native wildlife, on Friday Half a Century of Monhegan Summers and Saturday, Oct. 23 and 24, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. It’s great FRYEBURG — The Pace Galleries of Art celebrates the family fun for all ages. Don’t miss new Halloween displays, opening of the next exhibition, Lamar Dodd: Half A Century haunted hayrides, games, contests, door prizes and more. Wear of Monhegan Summers, on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 1 to 3 your costumes. Regular admission fees apply. Call 657-4977 p.m. at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at if raining. Nature Store and Snack Shack will be open for Fryeburg Academy. Light refreshments will be served, and spooky snacks and souvenirs. admission is free.

Family Fun Night in Brownfield

BROWNFIELD — Join others on Friday, Oct. 23, at 6:30

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Pickwick Club to discuss Vanity Fair

AUBURN — The Pickwick Club, Maine’s Dickens reading and discussion group, will meet at the Auburn Library on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The novel to be discussed is Vanity Fair, chapters 1-34, by Dickens’ contemporary, friend and competitor, William Makepeace Thackeray. The moderator will be Dick York. For more

Country living information, call Joanne at 583-6957 or Alexis at 778-4510 (cell 779-8979).

Over 300 items at annual Ticket Auction

NORWAY — The Second Congregational Church of Norway is hosting its annual Ticket Auction on Saturday, Oct 24. There will be over 300 auction items, as well as some really great dollar table items. Included in the auction are a handmade bench from Don Gouin, handcrafted painted nesting boxes by Bruce Davison, vintage apple crate book shelves and lots more. Viewing will be at 3:30 p.m., with the ticket drawing to start at 5 p.m. Homemade homemade foods will be available. The church is taking donations for the auction up until Tuesday, Oct. 20. For more information, call 743-2290.

Bridgton Hospital Guild Annual Meeting Scheduled

The annual meeting and fall luncheon of members of the Bridgton Hospital Guild is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 11:15 a.m. at the Campfire Grille in Bridgton.

Cost for lunch is $10. The menu includes corn chowder, panini sandwich, apple crisp and beverage. The business meeting starts promptly at 11:15 a.m., followed by lunch.

In addition to election of officers, reports on the state of the Guild and the hospital will be provided and the annual gift to the hospital will be presented. Attendance also enters you into drawings for gift certificates, each valued at $25, from Beth’s, Campfire Grille, Dunkin Donuts, Mr. Butcher, Firefly Boutique and Harry Barker’s Antiques.

Membership renewals of $5 are also being done at the event. To reserve your space, please call Ann Ineson at 647-5723 no later than Oct. 23.

Entertainment & Concerts

LOST IN THE PAST on a child’s swingset is a man trying to come to grips with a fatal diagnosis in Ikiru, the first of a series of Old Man Movies, offered Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Denmark Arts Center.

Old Man Movies present Ikiru DENMARK — The Denmark Arts Center, in collaboration with Janus Films in New York, is proud to present a selection of films about old men, selected from the classic canon. From the cruel streets of Rome to the summer

forests of Sweden, the DAC takes a clear-eyed look at life in the slow lane.

The first of these is Ikiru, Akira Kurosawa’s uplifting 1952 masterpiece, to be shown Saturday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the Center, located at 50

West Main Street. The film begins with a fatal diagnosis of stomach cancer, and follows Mr. Watanabe (the great Takashi Shimizu) through a miraculous life from there.

As Watanabe tries to lose himself, first in the past, then in the present, we see the tragic flaws of the human condition rendered in painful, yet exquisite detail, as Watanabe tries to run from what he cannot escape. Yet, finally, Harrison and Waterford K-12 students or past participants Ikiru (“To Live” in Japanese) can sign up for the 2016 Harrison Ski Program at Shawnee Peak at the Harrison Fire Station Community Room on Wednesday, Oct. 21 and Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

A signup will also be held on Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The program is in need of chaperones, volunteers and teenagers ages 16 or older in need of community service hours.

For more information, call Tracy Card at 583-4477 or Whitney Schieferstein at 583-2683.

Sign up to ski

shows us the true meaning of a life in a flawless and deeply moving sequence that begins at Watanabe’s wake, and flashes backwards from there. Cited by Roger Ebert as “Kurosawa’s greatest film,” Ikiru is a meditation on the tragic flaws of the human condition, and the radiant efforts humans make to transcend them. This film, in Japanese with English subtitles, is not to be missed. A $5 donation is suggested.

Thursday-Saturday, October 15-17 Arts in Motion Theater Company presents Our Town, a beloved musical, at the Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse, North Conway, N.H. The play also runs Oct. 15-17. FMI: 603-356-0110 or www.artsinmotiontheater.com Friday, October 16 It’s “A Night with Psychic Sara Moore,” starting at 6 p.m. at Your Theatre, 1857 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, N.H. FMI: 603-733-5275.

Friday-Saturday, October 16-17 The Schoolhouse Arts Center presents its annual Halls of Horror, with actors and props sure to scare and thrill kids and adults alike, offered Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 31 from 7 to 10 p.m. Schoolhouse’s theater is located at 16 Richville Road, Standish. FMI: 228-5010.

Friday-Sunday, October 16-18 The Originals present the Maine premiere of Impossible Marriage, a poetic, whimsical and wildly funny Southern Gothic fairy tale, at the Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Road, Bar Mills. Friday and Saturday showtime is 7:30 p.m., with tickets $23, and Sunday is a 2:30 p.m. matinee, with tickets $20. The play, which repeats Oct. 22-24, pokes fun at the heroic struggle between our polite, civilized duties and our innermost primitive desires.

Reservations are advised; call 929-5412.

Saturday, October 17 The Met Opera LIVE in HD presents Verdi’s masterful Otello, inspired by Shakespeare’s play and matching it in tragic intensity, in a simulcast showing at 1 p.m. at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at Fryeburg Academy. Director Bartlett Sher probes the Moor’s dramatic downfall with an outstanding cast, with tenor Aleksandrs Antonenko playing the doomed Otello and new soprano star Sonya Yoncheva sings Desdemona. Lake Region Caterers will be serving lunch in the lobby at noon. Call 787-3327 to reserve a meal. Joe De Vito will be hosting a free talk about the opera on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 3 p.m.

Tickets are $26 for adults, $23 seniors and $18 for students.

The Denmark Arts Center, 50 West Main Street, Denmark, is presenting the film Ikiru, Kurosawa’s masterpiece about an old man facing his mortality. The film is the first of the DAC’s “Old Man Movies,” made possible through a collaboration with Janus Films in New York. The showing is at 7 p.m., and donations are welcome.

Music with a Mission is proud to present a southern Maine favorite, Tricky Britches, at 7 p.m. at the North Windham Union Church, 723 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. A string band formed in 2009, Tricky Britches is a unique culmination of country, contra dance, bluegrass and rock that has played on stages big and small, but at the end of the day, their favorite show is still on a crowded street corner at midnight. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students, children and seniors. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. FMI: 892-7149.

Saturday-Sunday, October 17-18 A new community theater group, The Daytime Players, is offering its first production, The Days Are As Grass, eight dramatic comedies about time, aging, forgiveness and the human spirit. The play, a full-length production with an experienced cast of local actors, is being offered at 2 p.m. both days at the Schoolhouse Arts Center, 16 Richville Road, Standish. Tickets are $10 and are available in advance at 642-3743, or at the door.

Monday, October 19 Humorist Susan Poulin will appear live on stage at the Magic Lantern Theatre in Bridgton in a 7 p.m. benefit show for the Bridgton Public Library. Susan, as Ida, has found her inner moose in this show, called The Moose in Me, The Moose in You. Tickets are on sale now for $10 and can be purchased in advance at the library. FMI: 647-2472.

Wednesday, October 21 The Back Porch Ensemble and Laurie and Ken Turley will both perform at a benefit concert for the Lake Region Community Chorus at 7 p.m. at the Noble House Inn, 81 Highland Avenue, Bridgton. Seating is limited; for reservations, e-mail innkeepers@noblehousebb.com. A $10 donation is suggested.

Thursday-Saturday, October 22-24 Your Theatre, 1857 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, N.H., is the venue for a thriller of a play, Wait Until Dark, produced by M&D Productions. Curtain is 7:30 p.m. for the Frederick Knott drama, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, that plays on the themes of darkness and light as a sightless housewife navigates through 1944 Greenwich Village trying to outwit a brilliant criminal over diamonds hidden in a doll. FMI: 603-733-5275. The play repeats Oct. 29-31 and Nov. 5-7.

Friday, October 23 The Arts Council of Tamworth is excited to present The Appleseed Collective, all the way from Ann Arbor, Mich., in concert at The Barnstormers Theatre in Tamworth, N.H. at 7:30 p.m. Their style is said to be “dashed with Dixie ragtime, bluegrass, gypsy folk, and swing blues.” Tickets are on a sliding scale and are $5 to $30 for adults, free to $5 for age 18 and under.

Saturday, October 24 Come hear the music of Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash and other legendary Country artists in a 7:30 p.m. concert by The Country Jamboree at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at Fryeburg Academy.

Cost is $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $5 for students.

Order online at www.fryeburgacademy.org/pac or call 9359232.

Sunday, October 25 Singer-songwriter Brad Hooper will appear at the North Waterford Church (on Route 35, opposite Melby’s Eatery) on at 3 p.m. in a benefit concert for the Deacons’ Fund of the North Waterford/East Stoneham churches.

Hooper has seen a consistently growing fan base since he took his talent “off the farm and onto the stage” in 2009.

He writes and performs songs that are raw and intuitive; lyrics fueled by years of hard mileage and universal truths.

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Hancock Lumber’s

PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Tyler Walker

Kasey Wentworth

In recognition of his strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanship, Tyler Walker is this week’s Boosters and Hancock Lumber “Player of the Week.” Each week, a Lake Region athlete is recognized for his/her dedication (does more than what is asked), work ethic, coachability and academic good standing.

Recipients receive a specially-designed t-shirt, sponsored by Hancock Lumber.

The Walker File Name: Tyler Walker Year in School: Junior Hometown: Bridgton Parents: Cliff and Karrie Walker Sports you play: Golf, basketball School organizations: Varsity Club Q. Why did you choose to play this sport?

TW. I’ve been playing golf since I was six. Golf runs in the family.

Q. What is the most difficult part of the game?

TW. The mental side of golf is difficult and remember everyone hits bad shots.

You have to remember that the shot’s done and just hit the next one.

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

The Wentworth File Name: Kasey Wentworth Year in School: Senior Hometown: Bridgton Parents: Jillene and Jeremy Wentworth Sports you play: Cheerleading School organizations: Varsity Club Q. Why did you choose to be a cheerleader?

KW. I’ve been wanting to cheer for as long as I can remember.

Q. What is the most difficult part of cheering?

KW. Getting over the fear of getting hurt.

Q. What do you enjoy the most about the sport?

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Laker recaps FIELD HOCKEY Lakers 10, MacAuley 1: It was a dark, rainy Friday, with temps just over 50, but Lakers were playing for home field advantage and they showed up to play.

“It was a game I was able to rotate my subs in and give everyone a short breather,” Laker Coach Pauline Webb said.

The Lakers dominated by winning 10-1 with five different players scoring. Paige Davis scored 4 goals and had 1 assist; Olivia Deschenes scored 3 goals and had 1 assist; Dessi Berry scored 1 goal and had 2 assists; Liz Cole scored 1 goal; and Molly Christensen scored 1 goal and had 1 assist; Spencer True had 1 assist.

LR goalies Maddie Nelson made 4 saves and Katherine Springer had 2 saves.

CMW goalies K. Macwhinnie had 23 saves and S. Willowski had 4 saves.

Heal Watch: The Lakers (9-4) are ranked #5 in Class B South.

Up next: The Lakers closed out the regular season Wednesday with a home game against Gray-New Gloucester.

The game was a big one as the Lakers hoped to win their 10th game of the season, and give them the chance to pass idle Kennebunk (9-4-1) in the Heals to host the Rams in the Class B South quarterfinals. The Lakers lost to Kennebunk 1-0 on the Rams’ turf. Points separating the two clubs: 4. Kennebunk, 9-4-1, 90.1276 5. Lake Region, 9-4-0, 86.3265 LAKER RECAPS, Page 2C

BIG CATCH ON THE SIDELINE, FOLLOWED BY BIG HITS — Fryeburg Academy’s Scott Parker holds onto a catch as he is hit hard out of bounds by Poland defenders Aaron Paradis (#17) and Andrew Demers (#31).

(Rivet Photo)

Raiders dictate tempo entire game, knock off Knights 38-21

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer FRYEBURG — Ryan Gullikson has that special it factor that makes him dangerous on the football field.

It could be athleticism, a combination of vision and speed that enables him to turn a play headed for no gain or a loss into a big gain or even a touchdown.

While Fryeburg Academy Coach David Turner certainly agrees his senior quarterback is both gifted and athletic, he believes what separates Gullikson from others is his refusal to be stopped.

It = Relentless “Ryan is just so relentless — that’s the way he is.

I try to tell him at times to take what you can get and don’t take an extra shot, but he makes those sort of plays that I’d like to say we taught him, but we haven’t. They are all him just being persistent and relentless, which you can’t teach that stuff,” Coach Turner said. “We can call a play and it breaks down, but he never stops.”

Gullikson left Poland defenders shaking their heads Saturday as he rushed for two scores and passed for two touchdowns to lead Fryeburg Academy to a convincing 38-21 victory.

The win elevated the

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Raiders (3-3) to sixth in the Crabtree Rankings, ahead of the Knights (2-4).

With the Raiders down a few players due to injury, Gullikson put the game on his shoulders, rushing for 144 yards on 22 carries, while also connecting for 100 yards passing. His first toss of the day was a slant pass that initially hit receiver Nick L’HeureuxCarland in the chest area and bounced into the air only for the senior to corral it in traffic, breaking the grip of a Knight defender and then sprinting 50 yards for a score less than two minutes into the game.

While the Knights keyed on Ryan, sophomore running back Cody Gullikson had himself a career day, torching the Poland defense for 170 yards on 25 carries — a 6.8 yard per carry clip.

Some yards came tougher than others as the young Gullikson took several hard shots from Poland linebacker John Fossett and Alex Thibault.

Like his brother, Cody also played with a level of “persistence” that left Coach Turner very proud of the effort put forth Saturday.

“Cody’s like Ryan. They refuse to go down. It allows you to make 4- or 5-yard RAIDERS, Page 3C

PRESSURE CREATED AN INTERCEPTION — Late in the game, FA’s Caleb Eklund pressured Poland quarterback Patrick Jacques, causing a bad throw which was intercepted by Raider Cody Gullikson to end the game.

(Rivet Photo)

FIELD HOCKEY Raiders 1, Kennebunk 0: Bridget Tweedie’s goal with 9:11 remaining proved to be the game winner as the Raiders (10-3) edged Kennebunk (9-4-1) Monday.

The Raiders nearly scored earlier in the game when a drive from the right wing hit the inside of the far post and bounced away from the Kennebunk goal.

Tweedie brought the ball downfield on a breakaway and dodged three defenders before pulling right and shooting to the opposite side from the top of the circle.

“It was a tough game that could have gone either way.

We were a little frazzled pregame as Joelle Buzzell was hit in the mouth in warmups, which put her tooth through her lip, obviously preventing her from playMOVING THE BALL UP THE SOGGY FIELD — Lake ing in the game,” FA Coach KNOCKING THE BALL DOWN during Monday’s 1-0 win over Kennebunk is Raider Region’s Savannah Silke moves the ball in rainy condi- Dede Frost said. “There were captain Nicole Thurston. On Senior Day, the Raiders picked up a big win on a second half goal by Bridget Tweedie.

(Rivet Photo) FA RECAPS, Page 4C tions on Friday, yet the Lakers scored 10 goals.

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Laker recaps

(Continued from Page 1C) GIRLS’ SOCCER Lakers 6, North Yarmouth Academy 2: Kristen Huntress and Kaylyn Jordan scored two goals each to lead the Lakers (5-6) past the Panthers (1-10) at Naples. Maddie Simms and Grace Farrington each added a goal.

“A lackluster first half performance put us down at the half 2-1,” Laker Coach Pete Webb said. “The second half was a different story as we displayed good ball movement, thus creating many scoring chances and notching five second-half goals for the victory.”

The Lakers were blanked 4-0 at Greely Tuesday.

Heal Watch: The Lakers (5-7) are ranked #11 in Class B South (the top 12 teams make the playoffs).

Up next: The Lakers host Fryeburg Academy this Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Art Kilborn Athletic Complex. The Raiders sit one spot ahead of the Lakers in the Heals. At the moment, both clubs would face first-round road games. The Lakers close out the regular season at Old Orchard Beach on Tuesday at 4 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER Fryeburg 5, Lakers 3: Lake Region varsity coach Michael Chaine believes, “Success can’t always be measured in wins.”

Saturday night was a perfect example. The Lakers hosted rival Fryeburg Academy while celebrating their Senior Night. With nine graduating players this year, Senior Night meant a lot to this team.

“We started the game out flat and similar to how we have played this season, making our share of mental mistakes, giving up five goals in the first half,” Coach Chaine said.

But the Lakers refused to give up and stayed positive.

“At halftime, we discussed what we were making for mistakes and what we were doing well. I challenged the boys to eliminate the mistakes and to press on,” Coach Chaine said. “The second half was the best they have played all season.”

The Lakers came out full of energy. Seniors Mason Laplante and Taylor Davis, as well as juniors Zeke Tocci and Douglass Mayo came alive as a defensive force and challenged every offensive attack the Raiders threw at them. The Lakers midfield and offense led by senior Alex Langadas poured it on, pressuring the Fryeburg keeper. Senior Nate Symonds got the Lakers on the board as he connected on a loose ball across the goal.

The Lakers weren’t done there. Soon after, senior Connor Andrews split the defense and made a great pass to sophomore Hunter Russo, who was able to find the back of the Raiders’ goal making it 5-2. The Raiders immediately were forced to return all their starters in an attempt to put the game away, but the Lakers weren’t phased.

“We continued to attack on offense and our defense held strong,” Coach Chaine said.

Late in the game, Tocci sent Langadas on a through pass and Langadas finished strong making the score 5-3.

“Time was the only thing we were unable to control in the second half and, unfortunately, we ran out of it,” the

GIVING THE LAKERS A SPARK UP FRONT — Maddie Simms (#4) has provided the Lakers with an offensive spark this season. (Rivet Photo) coach said.

• The Laker JV squad continued to ride the positive wave from their first win of the season against Poland last week and they came out fired up. The Lakers took the lead early on by a goal from sophomore Ethan Chadwick and then another from sophomore Hunter Russo. The JV defense played strong, faulting only a few times allowing the Raiders to get one of the goals back, but the defense corrected itself and finished strong for a 2-1 Laker victory.

Heal Ratings: At 0-12, the Lakers are ranked 16th in Class B South. The Lakers travel to Sacopee Valley (5-6) tonight, Oct. 15 for a 6 p.m. game against the Hawks. The Lakers close out the regular season Tuesday, Oct. 20 at Wells (5-5-1) at 4 p.m.

VOLLEYBALL Windham 3, Lakers 1: Although Windham won the match, the Lakers played aggressively and did pretty well defensively.

“Windham ended up having a couple good outside hitters, who hit pretty hard, as well as a girl who had a pretty tough jump-serve that our back-row struggled with,” Laker Coach Ryan Shible said. “Those two variables, I believe, helped them to take the match.”

The Lakers did rally to capture the second game 26-24, but we just couldn’t hold onto the momentum. Amanda Botros and Catherine Christiansen did well setting, which allowed Lindsey Keenan, Melissa Bonenfant and Autumn Tremblay to get some good hits.

Christiansen ended up serving 4 aces, along with Melissa Bonenfant, who ended the match with 3 aces. Bonenfant, a middle hitter, also played well against Windham, as she came away with 4 kills in the match.

“Our big focus in our next match against Wells will be on generating and sustaining a consistent offense at the net, with

LRMS report

a strong response defense in the back row,” Coach Shible said.

Match Results: G1: 25 to 10 Windham G2: 26 to 24 Lake Region G3: 25 to 16 Windham G4: 25 to 16 Windham Heal Watch: The Lakers (3-10) continue to hold onto the eighth and final tournament spot in Class B. CROSS-COUNTRY At North Yarmouth Academy last Friday, it proved to be a pretty good outing for the youngsters as freshman Devyn Hatch turned in his best race of the season.

In the 3.1-miler, Nick Scarlett was the leading Laker with a 20:53, finishing 33rd, while Hatch posted a 21:04 for 36th.

Winning time was 16:28.

Other LR finishers were: 45. Tim Holbrook 22:02; 63.

Andrew Gianaittasio 23:34; 70. Brandon Ross 31:21.

Boys’ scores: Greely 28, Fryeburg Academy 60, Freeport 64, NYA 104, Lake Region 130.

Addie Blais led the Laker girls with a 23:40, good for 17th place. Winning time was 19:04. Other LR finishers were: 29. Kennedy Brake 27:19; 30. Asako Ujita 28:03; 31.

Emily Colson 28:45; 32. Leyla Seitova 31:28.

Girls’ scores: Greely 21, Fryeburg Academy 43, Freeport 92, North Yarmouth Academy 98, Lake Region 139.

Up next: Western Maine Conference championships this Friday at St. Joseph’s College in Standish. Girls open at 3 p.m. followed by the boys at 3:30 p.m.

FOOTBALL Coming off a 59-0 loss at Wells last Friday night, the Lakers will look for their first victory of the season this Friday at Art Kilborn Athletic Complex when they host Freeport (0-6) at 7 p.m.

CROSS-COUNTRY The Lakers were on the road this past week racing at Kennett and Cape Elizabeth.

At Kennett, both boys and girls finished fifth as a team in a meet that included 10 teams. This is a direct reflection of the hard work these harriers have been putting in at practice, Coach Kevin McDonald said.

On the boys’ side, Tyler Hethcoat led the way with an eighth-place finish. Tyler is the first Laker to crack the top 10 at this prestigious meet. Tyler ran 13:11 for the two-mile course, his fastest of the year.

Following Tyler were Luke Blais, only a seventh grader, 18th place in 13:59; STEAL ATTEMPT — Lake Region sophomore Dessi Berry (left) tries to steal the ball TYLER WALKER sizes up a putt during varsity golf Ian St. John in 32nd place at during a game against Falmouth. The Lakers hoped to secure a home playoff game with 15:14; Ethan Cyr in 16:22 action. Walker was the Lakers’ #1 player this fall. a victory over Gray-New Gloucester Wednesday. The playoffs open next week.

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Lake Region High School

Long Lake Skating School Offering Figure Skating Lessons

at the Bridgton Academy Ice Rink Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m.

2015 Parent-Teacher Conferences

OPEN HOUSE • Sun., Oct. 18 • 2 to 4 p.m.

AT BRIDGTON ICE ARENA

FIRST 8-WEEK SESSION STARTS 10/24/15

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October 15, 2015, The Bridgton News, Page 3C

GETTING A QUICK HANDLE ON THE BALL — Fryeburg Academy receiver Nick L’Heureux-Carland gets a handle on a quick slant pass from Raider quarterback Ryan Gullikson and then breaks free from Poland defender Aaron Paradis resulting in a 50-yard touchdown to start Saturday’s game.

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Raiders take control early

(Continued from Page 1C) gain into a 10- to 12-yard gain,” Coach Turner said.

Another shining point was the play of the Raider offensive line.

“I thought we blocked extremely well. The line played well the whole game. We felt they had a tough front, good ends, 42 (linebacker John Fossett) is tough. We had Kevin (Ventura) out so we weren’t sure if we were going to be able to control things, but we did the whole game, particularly the offensive line. Give credit to our line — Tucker Buzzell, Isaac Wakefield, Matt Boucher, Baha Demir and Gage Fowler — they did a great job,” Coach Turner said. “Defensively, we gave up a couple of drives and a kick return, but that’s going to happen when you play a comparable team that runs some difficult stuff. The main thing is we scored, controlled the line of scrimmage, we stopped them early, got up and it

allowed us to keep pounding it. Really pleased with the offensive line.”

The Raiders wasted little time putting pressure on the Knights. Up 8-0, the Raider defense held Poland to a three-and-out, then put together a 10-play, 76-yard drive keyed by a fake punt, which Ryan Gullikson coolly fired a pass to L’HeureuxCarland good for 17 yards.

Cody G. opened the drive with 12- and 16-yard gains, and Ryan G. closed the deal with runs of 10 and 9 yards for the score.

“It’s (fake punt) a last second call that Coach White makes. If it’s there, we take it. If it isn’t, we kick it,” Coach Turner said. “Not only was it there, but we executed it well.”

Poland’s attempt to answer the Raiders soured when a bobbled pitch to Andrew Demers resulted in a 12-yard loss as FA defender Scott Parker was quick to the ball and made a hit for a big loss.

In the second quarter, Ryan Gullikson picked off a Patrick Jacques pass and returned the ball 34 yards. A steady dose of running plays had the Knights’ secondary creeping closer and closer to the line of scrimmage as the Raiders moved the ball into the red zone. From the P-11, Gullikson flicked a pass to a wide-open Caleb Eklund for a TD with 3:47 left until the half. Parker made a nifty over-the-shoulder catch in the left corner of the end zone for the two-point conversion.

The Raider defense was unable to stifle Poland in its two-minute drill as Jacques completed his first pass, an 11-yard gain to Quinn Callahan with 1:25 left.

On a third down play, the Knights finally popped an option pitch for a big gain as Yvon Desmarais broke free to the outside and scampered 26 yards before Ryan Gullikson made a saving tackle. Jacques scored from a yard out and Poland booted the extra point to trail 22-7 at the half.

Poland had a chance to

make things interesting. The Knights took the opening kickoff and rushed the ball nine times to the FA-31.

Faced with a 4th-and-5 call, the Knights went to the option, but this time, the Raiders were ready.

Freshman Oscar Saunders made a strong open field hit to drop Desmarais for a three-yard loss.

“That was big because they had scored at the end of the half because we had made a few mistakes, making it a two-score game.

Even though they moved the ball, we made the big stop when we had to. They ate up five or six minutes, and didn’t score, which was exactly what we wanted — time off the clock,” Coach Turner said.

The missed opportunity proved costly as the Raiders took the ball the other way, drove 66 yards and scored as Gullikson hooked up with Eklund again, this time from 12 yards out. The duo connected for the two-point play to put the Raiders up 30-7. The drive took four

BIG DAY FOR CODY ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BALL — Sophomore Cody Gullikson rushed ffor 170 yards and had 11 tackles to lead FA to victory.

(Rivet Photo) RAIDERS 38 POLAND 21 First Downs: FA 15, POL 14 Penalties: FA 4-30, POL 3-20 Turnovers: FA 1, POL 3 Rushing: FA 47-314, POL 36-176 Raider Rushing: Cody Gullikson 25-170, Ryan Gullikson 22-144 Poland Rushing: Gawain Tibbetts 1-2, Patrick Jacques 14-59, Kaleb Irizarry 15-72, Andrew Demers 6-19, John Fossett 3-minus 1, Yvon Desmarais 2-25 Passing: FA, R. Gullikson, 7-13-100; POL 3-12-42 Raider Receiving: Nick L’Heureux-Carland 2-67, Scott Parker 2-7, Caleb Eklund 3-26 Poland Receiving: Yvon Desmarais 1-10, Quinn Callahan 1-11, Aaron Paradis 1-21 Total Offense: FA 414, POL 218 Raider Tackles (solo, assist, total): Reese Kneissler 0-2-2, Alex Ehrensberger 1-4-5, Cody Gullikson 3-811, Nick L’Heureux-Carland 2-2-4, Caleb Eklund 4-26, Oscar Saunders 3-1-4, Scott Parker 2-2-4, Isaac Wakefield 3-2-5, Gage Fowler 3-2-5, Baha Demir 4-2-6, Ryan Gullikson 4-0-4, Matt Boucher 1-2-3 Up next: The Raiders host Gorham (0-6) this Saturday at 1:30 p.m. FA Coach David Turner will have his club on upset alert against the Rams.

“They are in Class B West, so they have faced some tough competition. We are going to have to be ready for them. We were there last year. Some of those teams just have more depth that they can throw at you, so it’s tough.”

The Rams have been outscored by its opposition 26832 and have been shutout twice.

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STRONGER HANDS belonged to Raider Caleb Eklund who hauled in a 2-point conversion toss as a Poland defender tried to intercept the ball.

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LRMS report races. If this young lady sticks with cross-country and track and field, she will have a very bright future. As a coach, I am very happy for Rebecca. A tough kid who is not afraid to work for what she wants.”

Meanwhile, LRMS Coach Kevin McDonald is one the mend. He ruptured his quad tendon late Wednesday — a complete tear. But, there was a silver lining.

At first, the outlook was rather bleak after an initial look at the hospital. Luckily, orthopedic specialist Dr. Dennis Sullivan at Bridgton Hospital was available.

“Dr. Sullivan confirmed the tear, asked if I had anything to eat, I said ‘no,’ he then said, ‘let’s go.’

Surgery. In less than 24 hours from the time of the fall, I was home, repaired and on my way to recovery. I cannot say enough about Dr. Sullivan,” Coach McDonald said.

Another “incredible” happening was the LRMS cross-country team had a meet at Cape Elizabeth on Thursday.

“I’m in the hospital, and Mark Snow (the varsity indoor and track and field varsity coach at LRHS) steps up and takes the kids to Cape so they don’t miss the meet. Unbelievable!”

Coach McDonald said. “I am incredibly touched by all the help, care and understanding during this difficult time.”

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KW. My coach pushes me when she knows I can do better.

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(Continued from Page 1C) KW. Learning new routines and showing everyone during halftime.

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KW. I need to work on my tumbling because it will bring my team further in the winter.

Q. Why is teamwork important?

KW. You need to be able

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SENDING THE BALL INTO THE OFFENSIVE ZONE is Lake Region senior Spencer True during home varsity field hockey action.

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(Continued from Page 2C) for 56th place; Ethan Colson in 17:54 for 70th place; and Ethan Heath 18:05 for 72nd place.

There were 86 boys and 10 teams in the race.

“I’m very proud of how these young athletes performed,” Coach McDonald said.

At Cape, the boys also ran very well. Tyler again led the way with Luke right on his heels only 11 seconds back. They were followed by Ian, Ethan Heath and Ethan Cyr. Team results were not available at press time.

On the girls’ side, while the Lakers really lack a fast frontrunner, they do have a very solid team led by Madison Martin. Madison has been the top finisher all season and she has led a strong group of girls.

When the gold singlets started to cross the finish line, they poured across. The scoring team at Kennett finished 20th, 25th, 28th, 29th and 30th.

Following Madison were Janessa Tosi, Brooke Toole, Emily Johnston, Libby Blais, Rebecca Caron, Abby Scarlett and Michelle Burnell.

“These girls posted LR’s highest finish ever at the Kennett Invitational and I am very proud of their accomplishments,” Coach McDonald said.

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Raider recaps (Continued from Page 1C) some times that we definitely weren’t adjusting to the changes, but there were many times that we dominated the game but just couldn’t finish. We missed two ‘open net’ opportunities and sent several other attempts over the end line.”

Coach Frost felt those missed opportunities kept the Raiders from putting some distance between them and the pesky Rams.

“We will work to improve upon those details in tomorrow’s game (Wednesday at Sacopee Valley) and then wait and see what is in store for us ahead.”

Bridget Fahey blocked eight shots for Fryeburg.

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Q. Ten years from now, when you look back on your high school sports career, what do you think you will remember most?

KW. I will remember competing in competitions and cheering on all the other teams.

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TW. The best part about golf is no round is the same as the last. It’s one of the only sports where every playing field/course is completely different.

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TW. The mental side.

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TW. Teamwork is important because your teammates push you to do your best and won’t give up even if you’re starting to.

Q. What is the biggest impact your coach(es) have had on you?

TW. A coach is part of the team and coaches will always be the last person to give up on you. If a coach cares, he will push you to get better.

Q. How do you want people to view you as an athlete?

TW. I’m an athlete that gets everyone to play for the name on the front of their jersey, not the name on the back.

Q. Ten years from now, when you look back on your high school sports career, what do you think you will remember most?

TW. I will remember making a run at a state championship with my teammates in golf and basketball.

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Heal Watch: The Raiders are currently ranked #3 in Class B South. They were at Sacopee Valley yesterday to close out the regular season. With the top 10 teams qualifying for the playoffs, the Raiders will have a bye and then host a quarterfinal game either Tuesday or Wednesday.

CROSS-COUNTRY Anna Lastra had a super time of 19:17, a personal record (PR) at North Yarmouth Academy last week along with Emily Carty at 19:48, both for national elite status. The Raider duo was 3-4. Winning time was 19:03.47 by Greely’s Katherine Leggat-Barr.

“This is the fastest onetwo girls punch I have ever had at Fryeburg Academy,” Raider Coach Bill Reilly said.

The 3, 4 & 5 runners — Irina Norkin, Zoe Maguire and Emily Grzyb — all PRs are now shooting for sub 22s. Ella Forbes — the all important #6 runner — is going for the 23s.

“The tough workouts — and I mean tough!!! — are now paying off for the girls’ and boys’ teams,” Coach Reilly said. “The second season now begins for both teams (this Friday is the Western Maine Conference Championships to be held at St. Joseph College in Standish). Both teams are highly focused despite a great regular season. Their mutual goals are to go as far as they can go with no letup and perhaps end up with a ticket to the State Meet final.”

Here’s how other Raider girls finished: 10. Irina Norkin, 22:06.92 12. Zoe Maguire, 22:13.22 15. Emily Grzyb, 22:48.34 21. Olivia Thompson, 23:41.97 24. Ella Forbes, 24:04.13 25. Emily McDermith, 24:11.32 35. Emmajo Armington, 25:16.14 For the FA boys, Patrick Carty went sub 17 with a 16:54 for second and Christian Bedell just missed sub 18 at 18:10.05 for sixth.

Ryan Morrison of Greely won the race in 16:28.85.

“If the boys have a shot, it will be the #5 runner who will really decide that. Seth Johnston broke 21 and continues to improve with more tough workouts to reach for RAIDER, Page 5C

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October 15, 2015, The Bridgton News, Page 5C

This week’s puzzle Theme: Halloween ACROSS 1. Medieval fiddle 6. College assessment test 9. Outgoing tide action 13. Allergic reaction to bee sting 14. ____ chi 15. Thresh about, as in arms 16. Oddball’s attempt?

17. Pro baseball’s “Master Melvin” 18. Starbucks’ serving 19. Status of being a star 21. *Inhabited by apparitions 23. Actor Stallone 24. Lord’s servant 25. Busy flyer 28. *Like a Halloween sensation 30. Wipe out 35. St. Louis team 37. Hair product manufacturer 39. Red Sea nation 40. Black and white treat 41. Frame job 43. Arnold Lobel’s “Frog and ____” 44. Bread spreads 46. Kind of jerk 47. “The Sun ____ Rises” 48. ____ Beach, SC 50. Verdant 52. Even, to a poet 53. *Give me a treat, or ____!

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Raiders take control early vs. Knights (Continued from Page 3C) minutes off the clock.

Poland kept their faint comeback hopes alive as Jagger Ware scooped up a squib kickoff and returned the ball 85-yards for a TD. Jacques fumbled on the PAT run, recovered by FA line-

man Gage Fowler.

As they did all day, the Raiders answered. Ryan Gullikson bobbed to the right off tackle, took a sharp hit and kept his balance, picked up a nice block from L’Heureux-Carland and bolted free for a 57-yard TD run with 1:17 left in the third quarter. Cody Gullikson added the two-point run for a 38-13 lead.

“We didn’t have many running backs available, so

Ryan and Cody did a nice job taking some sticks and yet stayed running inside.

Cody played a great game.

Ryan played a great game.

The last touchdown Nick (L’Heureux-Carland) took two kids out which allowed a great run by Ryan,” Coach Turner said. “Ultimately, we controlled the tempo the entire game.”

Poland added a two-yard TD run by reserve quarterback Gawain Tibbetts with

7:50 left. The seven-play drive covered 39 yards following a Raider fumble.

FA took nearly six minutes off the clock with 10 rushing plays, including a 27-yard scamper on third down by Ryan Gullikson.

At the P-6, the Raiders were content to take a knee and run the clock. Poland used a couple of timeouts to stop the clock, and eventually took over at the P-21. But, the Knights saw the game

end when Eklund stormed into the backfield and leaped into the air, forcing a bad pass from Jacques, which Cody Gullikson intercepted along the sideline.

Two straight wins put the Raiders at the .500 mark, and moved them up in the playoff hunt.

“We tell the guys every game is big at this point.

And, we have to play well in all of them,” Coach Turner said. “What I was particu-

larly proud of today is that we were dealt with some setbacks during the week in terms of players, but were able to overcome it.”

And, for the first time in a long time, the Raiders were able to win a football game during Fryeburg Fair week.

“I feel we’ve lost a few games over the years, including way back, because of the distraction of the Fair,” the coach said. “I am sure our guys had their share of French fries, but we were able to take care of business today.”

Raider recaps

(Continued from Page 4C) a sub 19:30,” Coach Reilly added.

Here’s how other FA runners finished: 12. Alfie Walker, 18:48.57 32. Seth Johnston, 20:48.08 38. Connor Moody, 21:12.37 41. Anthony Santarelli, 21:20.90 53. Reed Wales, 22:20.05 58. Ben Caffrey, 22:42.97 64. Sam Paulding, 23:35.74 GIRLS’ SOCCER Sacopee 2, Raiders 1: Kaylin Delaney had the Raiders on the verge of an upset by putting the Raiders up 1-0 in the first half, but Sacopee Valley kept its record unblemished by converting on a penalty kick and a volley off a corner kick with 20 minutes left in regulation.

The Hawks improved to 11-0. Fryeburg saw a 5-0-1 streak snapped.

Heal Watch: At 6-2-1, the Raiders are ranked #10 in Class B South. The Top 12 clubs qualifying for the tournament. At the moment, the Raiders would be looking at a first round road game.

Up next: Fryeburg hosts York today, Oct. 15 at 4 p.m. and closes out the regular season Saturday at Lake Region. Game time at Art Kilborn Athletic Complex is 6 p.m.

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Goldstein wins Fall Foliage race

WATERFORD — It was a spectacular day for runners and walkers at the 16th Annual Waterford Fall Foliage 5K Road Race Sunday. The sun was shining and color was just beginning to peak.

There were 203 entries for the 5K, and 37 entries for the One-Mile Fun Run. 5K Race results Female: Nina Planson, 28, New Gloucester, 22:04 Megan Thomas, 30, Naples, 22:08 Joanie Albers, 35, Hamilton, MA, 22:25 Male: Adam Goldstein, 32, Hudson, NH, 16:30 Andrew Chingos, 13, Brunswick, 17:47 Dave Sheldrick, 40, Sebago, 17:53 Other age group first place winners: Addyson Guptill, 9, Stoneham, 44:46 Jackson Guerrette, 8, Lisbon, 29:02 Shelby-Lynn Sheldrick, 11, Sebago, 27:21 Nathan Casali, 12, Harrison, 21:30 Shannon Nelligan, 15, Abington, MA, 27:42 Taylor Ann Hughes, 25, Quincy, MA, 31:30 Preston Haynes, 27, Waterford, 18:14 Sara Bradley, 35, Waterford, 22:51 Gardner Waldierer, 33, Waterford, 18:09 Sarah Chingos, 45, Brunswick, 23:22 Peter Chingos, 49, Brunswick, 22:59 Carmel Collins, 52, Bridgton, 25:43 Brian Ladd, 55, Bridgton, 18:38 Beth Nicklas, 60, Chestnut Hill, MA, 26:00 Nicholas Kanaracus, 67, Waterford, 22:47 Peter Child, 72, Freeport, 28:50 John Howe, 80, Waterford, 28:26 One-Mile Fun Run Female: Haley Littlefield, 8, Albany Township, 7:11 Luci Bourgeois, 9, Pownal, 7:18 Saige Winslow, 9, Waterford, 7:22 Male: Matthew McCaffrey, 12, Franklinville, NJ. 6:23 Ethan Stockwell, 8, Scarborough, 6:56 Arthur Marciano, 11, Buxton, 7:48 Other age group first place winners:

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LAKER GOLFERS (left to right) Ben Johnson, Ryan Hodgdon, Bobby Caron, Tyler Walker, Ryan Walker, Justin Mushrow, Nick Scarlett and Adam Ranco. Team members who were absent: Nikko Torres, Michael Peterson, Damon Knight and Nate Smith.

Susie McCaffreey, 6, Franklinville, NJ, 8:54 Casimir Ferenc, 6, Weare, NH, 9:21 Eva Brannan, 8, Lunenburg, MA, 7:33 Lincoln McCaffrey, 8, Franklinville, NJ, 8:28 Trevor Carter, 11, Waterford, 8:17 Chloe Dargie, 10, Otisfield, 11:34 Chili Makers Best chili winner: Stephanie Roach Best display: Patrick Lawler Thanks Tremendous gratitude and thanks to all the generous race sponsors, all the runners and walkers, the Waterford/ Harrison PTO, the talented chili makers, and the outstanding team of volunteers. Thanks to all of you, the Tony Waldierer Scholarship Benefit Fund continues to grow.

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Regional sports

October 15, 2015, The Bridgton News, Page 7C

‘The perfect hike’ to Zealand Falls in valley “This has been the perfect hike!” said Denmark Mountain Hiker Sally Chappell as we rambled along the old rail bed of J.E. Henry’s Zealand Valley Railroad on our hike to Zealand Falls.

A fall hike into Zealand

Falls up the Zealand Valley is truly one of the most enjoyable day outings I can recommend to take in the White Mountains. Chances are good at this time of year that the hiker will have crisp and clear weather for this easy hike, and with a little luck

there will be clear blue skies and bright sun to illuminate the glorious fall foliage that makes the hike to Zealand Falls festive.

The hike to the falls is 2.8 miles and most of it is fairly flat, following an old railroad bed through groves of mature spruce and past beaver ponds framed with red and orange leaves. There is only one steep spot at the end of the trail as it climbs up the slope beside the falls to the Zealand Falls AMC Hut, and that is only about 0.2 miles long.

Whitewall Brook gushes down the smooth, steep granite slopes of Zealand Mountain before plunging 25 feet at Zealand Falls. The Zealand Falls AMC Hut is situated on the side of Zealand Mountain adjacent to the falls, both a romantic and practical location. The views from the hut of Whitewall Mountain and Zealand Notch on the boundary of the Pemigewasset Wilderness take my breath away every time I see it. If you choose to spend the night at the hut, you will be lulled to sleep by the sound of the rushing water down the mountainside and over the falls. The falling waters power a small hydroelectric plant to provide electric lights at the hut — the only AMC hut so equipped.

The name “Zealand” The area was initially called “New Zealand” on Henry Francis Walling’s Map of the White Mountains of New Hampshire. However Charles H. Hitchcock’s 1878 Geologic map of New Hampshire and Environs called it simply “Zealand” and by 1890 the “New” had pretty much disappeared from common usage. The name Zealand Falls on Whitewall Brook.

(Photo by Allen Crabtree) “Zealand” is the Anglicized form of the Danish place name “Sjælland,” the largest island in Denmark, where Copenhagen is located.

“Zeeland” was also originally an area of the Netherlands.

(Continued from Page 6C) Logging and Fires in shadows of Shawnee Peak. The course is rolling terrain on Zealand Notch paved roads, starting and ending at Shawnee Peak Ski Area’s The Zealand Notch area base lodge. The 5K is out-and-back on Mountain Road. was not always as spectacuBeneficiary: Shawnee Peak Adaptive Program. lar as it is now. According to C. Francis Belcher’s Logging Railroads of the White Mountains and Bill Gove’s J.E. Henry’s Logging Railroads, logging began in the Zealand Valley in 1881.

The logging town of Zealand was created out of the wilderness near the confluence of the Zealand River and the Ammonoosuc River, where Zealand Road meets Route 302 today. In addition to the logging town, Henry had six logging camps spread along the valley, employing 250 loggers each winter. In 1884 the Zealand Valley Railroad began hauling logs from the 10,000-acre forest holdings of J.E. Henry. Eventually, the railroad extended 11 miles into the Zealand Notch area.

Henry began logging the spruce in a selective manner, cutting only the larger trees and leaving the remainder. Most logging in the day was done by clear-cutting, and after a large fire in the summer of 1886 that burned a large amount of standing timber, Henry changed from selective cutting to clearcutting. Clear-cutting created huge amounts of downed treetops and limbs, a tinder-

box of fuel just waiting for a spark. The wood-fueled logging railroad locomotives spewed sparks from their stacks, and probably caused the 1886 fire, and many other, smaller ones. By the early 1890s most of the easily reached commercial timber in the Zealand Valley had been cut and removed, and in 1892 Henry moved his logging operations to Lincoln.

Senior Rambles Hiking Trips & Tips

by Allen Crabtree

Denmark Mountain Hiker Henry Banks enjoying the view from Zealand Falls.

(Photo by Susan Gassett)

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Susan Gassett reading a poem by Keats to the assembled Denmark Mountain Hikers at the Zealand Falls AMC Hut. (Photo by Allen Crabtree) Another fire in 1897 destroyed the Zealand sawmill and several buildings in the town, and by 1900 the area had been denuded of commercial trees. In 1903, a major forest fire swept the area, and logging was finished in the valley. Not too long thereafter, the land was purchased by the U.S. Government and became part of the White Mountain National Forest.

Since then the burn scars have healed and the forest has regrown, creating a wonderful place to hike and enjoy nature. I can’t recommend the hike to Zealand Notch enough, for hikers of all abilities and especially children.

It is an easy one and the rewards are well worth the very modest effort.

Zealand Falls in Grafton County, Twin Mountain, N.H. Difficulty – Easy

Trail distance – 2.8 miles to AMC hut Hiking time – 1 ½ to 2 hours to AMC hut Elevation – 2,630 feet Vertical gain – 650 feet Coordinates – 44° 11’ 44’’ N 71° 29’ 39’’ W Topographic Map – USGS Crawford Notch 7.5-minute quad Directions to the Zealand Falls Trailhead: Take Route 302 from North Conway ZEALAND, Page 8C

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Regional sports

Hike to Zealand Falls

(Continued from Page 7C) over Crawford Notch, through Bretton Woods, and turn left (south) on Zealand Road (FR16) at the signs for the Forest Service Zealand Campground.

Follow Zealand Road 3.1 miles to the trailhead for the Zealand Trail. Zealand Road is closed from midNovember through mid-May and hikers must then park at the parking lot on the north side of Route 302 at the end of Zealand Road. Coming from the west, Zealand Road

is 2.3 miles west of Twin Mountain village on Route 302.

Trail information: Zealand Trail follows the old logging railroad grade for much of its 2.8 miles to Zealand Falls and the Zealand AMC Hut, deviating in places here and there. At 1.8 miles, there is a boardwalk over some beaver ponds, and at 2.3 miles the A-Z Trail enters from the left. The Zealand Trail skirts the east side of Zealand Pond and at 2.5 miles the Zealand

Trail ends at a trail junction with the Ethan Pond Trail (straight) and the Twinway Trail (right).

Zealand Hut is on the Twinway Trail 0.2 miles up a steep, rocky section from this trail junction. There is a sign to Zealand Falls partway up this climb.

In winter, the 3.5-mile Zealand access road from Route 302 to the summer trailhead is closed and not plowed, so visitors to the AMC Hut have a longer hike.

Zealand Pond in all its autumn glory.

BA tracks

Elijah Bard ‘16 (Agawam, Mass.)

By James White Bridgton Academy sports Bridgton Academy baseball hosted The Edge Academy at home on Wednesday. Defensive misplays cost the Wolverines as they fell 5-2.

On Sunday, the team traveled to Lawrence, Mass., for a doubleheader against Brandeis University and Babson College. In the first matchup against Brandeis University, Kevin Murphy (Milton, Mass.) started on the mound for the Wolverines and received the win as they won 15-5. In a thrilling extrainnings game to end the week, the Wolverines triumphed 6-5 off of a Shane Fallon (Hanover, Mass.) double to take down Babson College.

Bridgton Academy junior hockey traveled to Byfield, Mass. this past weekend to take on the Middlesex Black Bears. On Saturday, despite going down 3-1 early, the Wolverines were able to fight back and take the 4-3 win behind two goals from Shane Foye (Merrimack, N.H.).

On Sunday, the Black Bears were put under an onslaught as the Wolverines rolled to a 9-4 win. Isaac Bosse (Riviere-du-Loup, Quebec) and Jake Karelas (Melrose, Mass.) contributed two goals each.

The Bridgton Academy junior hockey squad puts its undefeated record to the test this weekend in a rematch at home against the New England Wolves on Friday at 5 p.m. before hosting the Maine Blue Lobsters on Sunday at 12 p.m.

The BA prep hockey squad traveled to Cromwell, Conn., this past weekend to participate in the Chiefs Showcase.

A flat start on Friday against the Greater New York Stars ensured a 7-4 loss for the Wolverines, but they bounced back to finish the day with a 5-2 win against the Middlesex Black Bears.

On Saturday, the team dropped a tight game 5-4 decision in overtime to the Rhode Island Hitmen, but once again bounced back to finish a long weekend of games with a 6-0 triumph over the Connecticut Barons with a shutout in goal from Derek Baca (Chicago, Ill.) and two goals from Sam Sullivan (Pembroke, Mass.).

The Bridgton Academy lacrosse team had a successful weekend going 4-0 and outscoring their opponents 52-18. In the first matchup of the weekend, the Wolverines won 9-6 over Finger Lakes Community College. The team followed up the win with a 15-0 victory over Houghton College and a 10-3 win against Wells College.

Finally, the team recorded an 18-9 victory over Dean

(Photo by Allen Crabtree) College in Franklin, Mass.

Andrew Knope (Rochester, Mass.) led the Wolverines with nine goals over the weekend while Elijah Bard (Agawam, Mass.) and Brendan Forauer (Hanover, N.H.) added eight goals each. The goalies for the Wolverines combined to stop 37 shots during the course of the weekend.

The Wolverine football team traveled to North Smithfield, R.I., to take on Bryant University on Sunday.

The Bulldogs set the tempo early and jumped out to a 13-0 lead and were able to take a 20-16 lead into the half. However, the second half was an offensive explosion as the Wolverines scored 27 points behind quarterback Nicholas Clemons (Montville, Conn.). A field goal by Nolan Cooney (East Greenwich, R.I.) with 30 seconds remaining turned out to be the game winner as the Wolverines escaped with a 43-41 win.

Opinion & Comment

October 15, 2015, The Bridgton News, Page 1D

Small World

by Henry Precht BN Columnist

Judges versus election returns

The Supreme Court has resumed work — its vacation runs from late June to early October — and the national press has been full of speculation about how various pending cases might be settled. Conservatives are hoping that the conservative majority of five justices will override the minority four members and do damage to key pieces of the Obama legacy, e.g., most specifically the Affordable Care Act. Liberals will recall that they have escaped that fate before and hope once more for a display of statesmanship by the chief justice or one of colleagues open to persuasion (Kennedy).

I have a different take: I think judicial review — the power of the court to void any act of the national or state legislatures or their executives which it considers unconstitutional — ought to be terminated. Sometimes, the court acts to nullify an action, which the public dislikes. “The Supreme Court follows the election returns,” a famous pundit observed long ago. But too often it does precisely the opposite.

Now for a bit of history for those whose middle school memories have dimmed (or who won’t consult Wikipedia).

The author of the doctrine of judicial review was John Marshall who was chief justice under six presidents starting with John Adams. He ruled on constitutional grounds against only one bit of legislation in Marbury vs. Madison, but his prestige carried the day — and every day since — and judicial review has been accepted as if it were inscribed in the Constitution. It isn’t. The concept was debated by the Founding Fathers and won approval from distinguished delegates, but was not written into the Constitution.

So what, you may ask? In a democracy you win some and JUDGES, Page 5D

Heading south to Casco Views from the Uppermost House

by S. Peter Lewis BN Columnist I put on my winter coat one morning last week. First time since the middle of spring.

It’s periwinkle, which is a weird color for a guy as tough as I am, but at least I get teased about it. Plus, it keeps me from getting goose ripples as my daughter used to call what everyone else calls goose bumps, which (if visible) would be even more embarrassing for a guy as tough as me than wearing a periwinkle coat.

No frost yet, as I write this on the 18th day of autumn, but I’m blowing the final whistle on anything resembling summer anyway. Sure, there will be more zucchini (isn’t there always), but let’s face facts — winter is like ear hair:

you can deny it, but its encroachment and eventual drifting is inevitable.

I was walking to my office that nippy morning last week and as I crossed between two buildings I saw a coworker ahead of me on his way to the company kitchen and a hot cup of coffee. Hands in his coat pockets, head bowed, shuffling slowly and looking down as if searching for a hearing aid battery among the fallen leaves.

“Hey, Mury!” I shouted. He looked back at me forlornly.

“Vinter….” he said, and kicked at the ground. (He’s from Bosnia and spent many years in Germany; neither place apparently has any double yews).

And so the dreaded season is upon us.

Dreaded by most except those few who post pictures on social media of cars drifted up to their wiper blades and declare, “Bring it on!” Kooks. I wonder if they would be as excited about paying my oil bill.

At work recently, there was a pile of ice scrapers on the conference table, left as a sort of offering, the way a kind person might leave a box of donuts. I shoved one in my pocket, but with somewhat less enthusiasm than I would have shoved a chocolate glazed into my mouth.

And soon I will start hearing the seasonal cold yearnings SOUTH, Page 5D

Front Row Seat

by Tom McLaughlin BN Columnist

Still in Rome

WELCOME TO THE CLUB — The Bridgton Lions Club welcomed new member Jim Knox (middle) at their Oct. 12 meeting. Jim was inducted into the Lions Club by First Vice District (Maine) Governor Michelle Crocker. Michelle also thanked the club for all of their community work and noted that next year the Bridgton Lions will celebrate Ah, Roma. That’s what natives call it. Others say it’s the their 90th anniversary. Pictured in the photo left to right is George Lariviere, president Bridgton Lions, Jim Knox Eternal City and we spent the whole week there. I got a good and Michelle Crocker. feel for the place, but I’ll need a lot more time to process my impressions. be recognized and reflects a whose flag was rescued by like to recognize and thank Our Tuesday Coliseum tour was much better than the respect and reverence for the the anonymous motorist, is all who helped and attended Vatican tour. It was outside, not as crowded, and with better flag that was first codified occupied by Coast Guard the 8th annual Food Pantry electronics between the guide’s microphone and my earin 1924 as the United States musicians who are away fundraiser in Sebago on Sept. phones. The Vatican had been stuffy, crowded, and boring.

Flag Code, and later amended most of the time on duty.

19.

It was too visual with all the paintings and marble inlay on in 1942. Among other things, It is nice to see someone Thank you to everyone floors, walls, and ceilings — and tapestries. Who likes them? it says: “the flag should not watching out for them on the who generously donated There were lots of painted maps and those would have interbe displayed on days when “Home Front.” food and money. Thanks ested me if I had time to examine them, but we were moved the weather is inclement, Bob Casimiro to Gene Bahr and his band, along as if on an assembly line. The paintings showed people To The Editor: except when an all-weather Bridgton “The Primitive Man,” who in togas or mostly nude, with lots of muscles, penises, beards I was hurrying back home flag is displayed (U.S. Code, again this year gave a wonand breasts. The guide told us Michelangelo was homosex- to get in out of the rain after Title 36, Ch. 10, §174 (c)).” derful performance. As usual, ual, as if she were giving us some inside information. I was holding my sign at the Civil I had another “flag awakeveryone enjoyed the show. glad when the tour was over.

War Monument when I was ening” when I attended the Thanks to the Sebago Did I really care if Michelangelo resented the Pope, who privileged to witness another Aug. 31 SAD 61 Board of Lions for the loan and setup hired him and so painted the Creator mooning us? No. Did I “Random Act of Kindness Directors workshop at Lake of their tents and tables. care that he resented a bishop so much that he painted him in (Drive-by kindness, Aug. 27, Region Middle School Thanks to Robert Fitch for hell with a snake consuming his family jewels for eternity? 2015).” and, as soon as I sat down, To The Editor: grilling the hot dogs all afterNot really. I think everyone concerned had too much money In this case, a passing I sensed something was So Mr. McLaughlin’s guru noon in the hot sun. and too much time. Yeah, Michelangelo was a talented sculp- motorist was on the lawn amiss: no flag, no Pledge of A special thank you to Michael Voris thinks there is tor, painter, and architect, but likely high-maintenance, as across the street picking up, Allegiance. Having attended a “cabal” within the Catholic everyone who brought deliwell. folding and securing a United a spate of municipal and Church, which wants the cious food for the potluck The Coliseum made more sense. Those three Flavian States flag that had fallen service meetings recently, church to come to “approv- meal. Everything and everyemperors who built it spent lots of money to entertain the from its flagpole. The motor- including the Bridgton Board one working together made ing” homosexuality. masses, and completed that impressive structure in only ist, a female driving a black of Selectmen, Lions, Rotary What in the world do for the most successful fundseven years. Remarkable. With an elaborate system of eleva- sedan, parked her car half-in and American Legion, all of these nonsense words mean? raiser that we have ever had. tors and trap doors beneath the building’s floor, our guide and half-out of the driveway which start their meetings Corinne AuCoin Homosexuality is a condition at 21 South High Street while with the pledge, I am sensi- of human sexuality, which President ROME, Page 6D she rescued the soggy flag tive to when, where and how exists. To say one “approves” Sebago Warming Hut from the wet lawn in front of our flag is displayed. or “disapproves” it is like the house.

Getting back to the saying one approves or disThe respect this lady “Random Act of Kindness,” it approves gravity, Newton’s showed for our flag should is noteworthy that the home, laws of motion or the laws of thermodynamics. FlatEarthers may bark at the To The Editor: moon as long as they want, Recently returning to my but the earth is still round. beloved Maine as a propEven Holy Mother Church erty owner, I was astounded

By Stan Cohen got over some of her most by the level of poverty in Medicare Volunteer Counselor egregious errors a few centu- the region. I learned more Medicare doesn’t typically cover the cost of a benries ago. than 60% of Bridgton schooleficiary’s long-term residence in a nursing home.

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Steve Collins ners, food pantries and free Nursing homes are paid rates that are adjusted based Bridgton clothing. The numbers in on geographic factors and the services used by patients, need are increasing by some along with their conditions. Patients are separated into estimates.

66 different categories. The most lucrative patients for As I absorb all this, Pope nursing homes are generally those involving the most Francis began his visit to the therapy. Over the years, nursing homes have increased United States speaking genthe share of therapy billed at the ultrahigh level. tly but repeatedly, urging us A March 2015 report by the Medicare Payment To The Editor: Advisory Commission said: “changes in the frailty of We, the members of the to act against the incomebeneficiaries at admission to a skilled-nursing facility board of directors of the inequality in our country. do not explain the increases in therapy.” One wonders Sebago Warming Hut, would LETTERS, Page 2D if this means that nursing homes have become more sophisticated in learning how to get more money from Medicare.

Reminder: Medicare Open Enrollment begins PICKING APPLES — Peter Rabbit Preschool visited today (plans will be effective Jan. 1) for both Part D Be informed before any Five Fields Farm in South Bridgton Monday. Tom Gyger prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans.

Ballot Questions for Nov. 2015 gave the group a tractor ride around the orchard and Medicare volunteer counselors are available for about Town Sewer ordinances. told youngsters and other guests all about how they grow free, one-on-one consultations. Call the Bridgton apples. Preschoolers and family members picked lots of Community Center at 647-3116 to arrange for an apples for lots of yummy fun and learning. Pictured is appointment. preschooler Corbyn Levesque.

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Invasives in New England

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By Alice Darlington For many years, I have admired bushes with long white flower plumes that grew along the roadsides and wondered what they were. I called them pepperbush for a while, but a few years ago I learned they were Japanese knotweed and considered an invasive plant that overwhelms native species.

The same happened with purple loosestrife, so pretty, but apparently so bad for the natives. I mindlessly went along with that judgment and when I learned that a relative had transplanted some loosestrife to her land by the lake, I actually scolded her — or at least explained that she had made a mistake and the lake would pay. I think I was wrong. That purple loosestrife never took hold, but because of it, I began to look more carefully at purple loosestrife and although I have seen it in many places, I have yet to see any massive extensions of the plant so that I now think that the fact that it originated in Eurasia and has found favorable habitats here on this continent is not a reason to try to eradicate it.

Unless. That is the question and that is also the question that touches on the invasives now so much in the news — illegal immigrants, people who cross borders into countries in the same way that plants and other animals do. This has happened forever, migrations as well as explorations to find better habitats in which to thrive or to escape difficult ones.

This didn’t appear to be a problem when populations were much smaller and laws restricting immigration and with cer-

JAPANESE KNOTWEED is a large, herbaceous perennial plant of the family Polygonaceae, native to East Asia in Japan, China and Korea. In North America and Europe, the species is very successful and has been classified as an invasive species. Japanese knotweed has hollow stems with distinct raised nodes that give it the appearance of bamboo, though it is not closely related. While stems may reach a maximum height of 9.8 to 13.1 feet each growing season, it is typical to see much smaller plants in places where they sprout through cracks in the pavement or are repeatedly cut down. The flowers are small, cream or white, produced in erect racemes in late summer and early autumn.

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tain health requirements limited entry. Not a problem at least for the invaders, the Europeans who settled America north of the Rio Grande and slowly pushed the many diverse tribes of Native Americans out of their lands; or the Spaniards and Portuguese, who did the same to the native peoples south of the Rio Grande and in South America.

At this point, it makes no sense to judge whether these invasions were good or bad. They happened, have happened forever all over the world, and were probably inevitable. The same applies for many of the plants and animals that have found new homes here, for example European starlings, imported into Central Park in 1890 by one Eugene Schieffelin who loved Shakespeare, as well as birds and wanted to bring all the birds mentioned by Shakespeare to this continent.

Starlings probably would not have invaded then had they not been brought over by Schieffelin but with the ties that modern transportation has brought, they would no doubt have found their way here eventually as have, for example, the zebra mussels that have invaded the Great Lakes thanks to hitching rides in the ballast water of a transatlantic freighter that had previously visited an Eastern European port where they are common; or the brown tree snake that has invaded Guam, possibly as a stowaway in a ship’s cargo or in the landing gear of an airplane.

Given the inevitability of invasives of one sort or another in our modern world, what is to be done about them? Is a solution actually worse than the original problem? So, back to purple loosestrife and Japanese knotweed and also to the invasion of illegal aliens into the United States and the invasions of refugees from war-torn countries into European nations. I think that the criterion to be used should be whether true harm is being caused. I haven’t seen the harm caused by either the loosestrife or Japanese knotweed, but if either were taking over my property, I would be out cutting and pulling up the plants.

Immigration has, in the past, been the source of America’s special great character but that was when immigration brought people who wanted to be American, not hyphenated Americans who thought of themselves more as who they were before coming here than of their present nationality. E pluribus unum meant out of many, one. Now that ‘Unum’ has fragmented into ‘Many,’ damaging the cohesiveness of the nation.

In addition, many of those entering illegally come from cultures that view the family and religion differently from the Judeo-Christian culture that is the basis for this country’s success.

This invasion is far more dangerous than Japanese knotweed or kudzu. This is the invasion I truly worry about.

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(Continued from Page 1D) Simultaneously, Governor LePage’s harsh pronouncement making those with $5,000 or more in assets ineligible for SNAP, the justification being the lower unemployment rate. Those hurt the most are the elderly and disabled. The juxtaposition is jarring!

Then comes the front page article on Oct. 1, Bridgton News: “First Depot Street, now Main Street targeted for streetscape.” As I read “…

Community Development Block Grant funds for the next three years or so be set aside to help fund the project.” (Anne Krieg, Director of Planning, Economic and Community Development.)

This is for the portion from the Monument to Pondicherry Park. What about this doesn’t seem right?

Next I learned the goal of CDBGs is “to develop viable communities by partnering government, business and nonprofits.” (hud.gov/ cdbg) Also, “State CDBG awards grants to small units of general local governments to develop and preserve decent affordable housing.”

Conversion of school buildings is also an eligible purpose.

I decided to take an informal poll on Main Street.

Two well-dressed ladies remarked, when I told them of the “streetscape,” “What’s wrong with these lamp posts?

I like them.” Her companion agreed. A middle-aged man, “Don’t impress me. I just come to buy batteries.

Maybe the consultant can find me a better-paying job.”

A young woman said, “I’d like a car-sharing or bikes to use like they have in Norway.” A couple of senior

Eileen N. Hunt CASCO — Eileen Norma Wiley Hunt, 83, passed away peacefully with her four children by her side on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015.

Eileen was born in Naples on Feb. 16, 1932, the daughter of Shirley and Vivian Wiley.

She raised four children; two daughters, Lynette and Debra, and two sons, Douglas and Darryl. She then went on to work as a loom operator at Malden Mills in Bridgton, a corrections officer at the Maine State Correctional Center, and finalizing her diverse career as a Walmart sales associate; renown for her ability to fix a customer’s watch.

Eileen possessed numerous hobbies and passions, including traveling with friends, bird watching, cooking and gardening — for which she had a tremendous green thumb — and of course, spending time with her precious dogs. Eileen was a caring and loving person with a warm heart. She shared this love with and touched so many, not just her family and friends.

Eileen was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her four children; her five siblings; her 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held graveside on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Murch Cemetery in South Casco. Arrangements are by Hall Funeral Home, Casco. Online condolences may be left for the family at hallfuneralhomeinc.com

Dana E. Johnson QUITE A SPLASH OF COLOR — This sunset photo over Brandy Pond was taken last Thursday, Oct. 1, by Marianne Mooers of Naples. ladies stated, “We just like to come for lunch and look in the windows. Maybe like those ramps in the sidewalk to make it easier for disabled.” One said, “I’d rather the Community Center have the money. They do a lot of good over there.” And so it went. I found no one who favored a “streetscape” in the hour.

If the selectmen go through with this “three-year or more project,” they may be within the legal guidelines of the CDBG but certainly not addressing the needs of the community. Many expressed an alternative to a “Streetscape” for the money.

It seems this idea is to create the look of a prosperous community. What if the selectmen worked instead to create a prosperous community first?

The old high school could be an incubator for entrepreneurs. Low rent should give an advantage over Portland.

Ideas could be brought to life, growing and employing local people. Made-inMaine is very popular, as

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PUBLIC NOTICE All baskets, pots and flowers must be removed from all Bridgton town-maintained cemeteries by Monday, October 19, 2015.

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WATERFORD — Jeffrey Allen, 67, of Waterford, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015 at home with his wife by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on Feb. 27, 1948, a son of Rex and Geraldine (Gallaway) Allen.

Raised in Lovell, he graduated from Fryeburg Academy in 1966 and attended the Auburn School of Commerce. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving two tours of duty in Vietnam in a combat engineering unit. Upon returning home in 1970, he married Barbara MacDonald of Waterford (formerly of Arlington, Mass.) and they settled in Waterford to raise their family.

Jeff was a hardworking and conscientious man. Over the years, he worked for Cianbro, C.N. Brown and PK Construction. For over 20 years, he transported manufactured homes throughout New England for the local modular home companies, a job he truly loved.

He eventually started his own business, Northern Home Transport, which he ran successfully for several years before retirement. He also enjoyed working in the woods, and spent many winters logging small woodlots in the Waterford area.

Jeff enjoyed playing guitar, in addition to fishing, camping, history and reading. He enjoyed cruises to various ports of call, as well as recent vacations to Quebec City and Prince Edward Island.

Quiet and thoughtful, Jeff enjoyed nothing more than sitting down and talking with family and friends. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren, and he was the best grandfather anyone could hope for. He loved to play guitar with his grandson, and would just as happily be a client at his young granddaughters’ “spa.” He instilled in his children and grandchildren the values of honesty, integrity, love of family, an appreciation for music, and, ultimately, bravery in the face of adversity.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara of Waterford; daughters Lori Allen of Maynard, Mass. and Kimberly Bernero of Upton, Mass.; three grandchildren; sisters Jane Perry of South Paris, Jeannie Nelson of Winslow and Joanne Allen of Bowdoin; and many nieces, nephews and longtime friends.

He was predeceased by his parents; sister Nancy Barker; and brother Neil Allen.

Condolences and tributes may be expressed at www.chandlerfunerals.com Memorial graveside services with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015 at the Pulpit Rock Cemetery in Waterford.

In lieu of flowers, for those who desire, please make a donation in Jeff’s memory in celebration of the Stephens Memorial Hospital staff c/o Development Office, 181 Main Street, Norway, ME 04268.

Arrangements are in the care of the Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 45 Main Street, South Paris.

Thank you, Jim Kidder, Public Works Director

where our food comes from is becoming more important.

Perhaps a commercial kitchen for those to rent who have great ideas but cannot afford renovate a home kitchen to state standards. I’m sure if the selectmen brainstormed many innovations would result.

It is ironic the very town statistics which qualify Bridgton CDBG “funds,

based on a statutory formula which takes into account population and poverty level” is completely overlooked for beautification. The website, as goals of CDBGs, goes on “to provide services to the most vulnerable in our communities and create and retain jobs. Eligible projects include energy conservation and assistance to nonprofits.”

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Public Hearing Notice

BID REQUEST The Town of Bridgton is seeking bid proposals for the replacement of an oil-fired furnace with a new propane-fired furnace at the West Bridgton Fire Station.

There will be a mandatory pre-bid meeting on Monday, November 2, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., at the West Bridgton Fire Station, 923 North High Street, Bridgton, Maine 04009. This will give possible bidders the opportunity to ask questions regarding the bid package as well as seek information that may assist in developing their bid.

Sealed bids, clearly marked “Fire Station Furnace,” must be received by the Bridgton Town Office, Three Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton Maine 04009, no later than November 16, 2015, at 2:00 p.m., at which place and time all proposals shall be opened and read aloud.

The Town reserves the right to waive any informalities in the proposal process and will award the contract(s) based upon those proposals that meet and are in the best interest of the Town of Bridgton. The Town may also select any alternative proposal that is deemed to be in the best interest of the Town. Prior experience and history will be a factor in awarding the bid. The Town reserves the right to reject all bids and restart the bid process.

Inquiries should be directed to Robert A. Peabody, Town Manager at 207-647-8786.

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FREEPORT — After a long, courageous battle with Frontotemporal Lobe Degeneration (FTD)/early onset Alzheimer’s disease, Dana E. Johnson, age 58, formerly of Harrison, passed peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. He had been living in Freeport under the kind care of the Hawthorne House staff for two years.

Dana was born in Portland in 1957, and grew up in Westbrook, where he made lifelong friends in his Pride’s Corner neighborhood. His father, Don Johnson, was a staff photographer for the Portland Press Herald as a child Dana was often photographed for news events in the 1960s, such as riding the caboose of the last passenger train to Canada. Dana was an avid swimmer with the Westbrook High School swim team and in later years would tease his family with threats of wearing his old blue and white striped Speedo. His wry sense of humor will be missed. A teacher by nature, Dana graduated from UMF in 1980 with an education degree and moved to Franklin, Va., to teach Special Education. Students and their families continued to write to him thirty years later. He moved back to Maine to teach in the Westbrook School system as a Special Education teacher and later as an elementary teacher at the Canal and Congin Schools. Dana was especially proud of being politically involved with the fight against over-testing, and in July 2011, he participated in the Save Our Schools Protest March in Washington D.C. Dana’s love of education continued in the summer with his work as waterfront director at Camp Pesquassawassis in Poland, and later as owner of Camp Waganaki in Waterford. He was committed to continuing classic Maine camp traditions such as canoe-building and telling stories around the campfire.

In 1999, Dana and his wife Debbie moved to “Stonecourt,” an old farmhouse in Harrison, where he loved to watch sunsets and look for falling stars. His daughter Jenna Johnson Davis, Esq., of St. Paul, Minn., and son Tucker Johnson of Nainital, India, feel privileged to have had such an involved dad who would read with them every night, and lucky to have had vacation time to hike, camp and ski. Dana was very proud of his kids.

Dana was a man who loved a good cigar and enjoyed his pint of Guiness. He and Deb spent a spectacular 50th birthday in 2007 in Ireland, enjoying both. Dana had a garden that he and the deer enjoyed.

He loved riding his John Deere mower, listening to the Sox on the radio, and he built creative furniture from twisted tree branches and old skis.

As the disease progressed, Dana spent a lot of time walking with his faithful mutt, Moxie, by his side. Throughout his long battle with dementia, Dana was incredibly brave. He participated in research studies in California, a drug trial in Maine, and he joined the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

He is survived by his wife Debbie and their children, Jenna and Tucker, his father Don, his mother Jane, and his siblings, Jill and Keith.

A celebration of Dana’s life will be held at noon on Saturday, Nov. 28th, at the Portland Friends Meeting House, 1837 Forest Ave., followed by a Guiness toast at Ri Ra’s Irish Pub, 72 Commercial Street, Portland. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Mid-Coast Walk to End Alz/Hawthorne House Team.

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October 15, 2015, The Bridgton News, Page 3D

Sandra L. Spescha

Eva E. Barker

Barbara L. Goodman

PORTLAND — Sandra L. (Fillion) Spescha, 58, of Gray, died on Monday, Oct. 5, 2015 at the Barron Center after a long illness.

Sandy was born in Rantoul, Ill. on March 23, 1957, a daughter of the late Richard Fillion and Betty Lou (Brown) Fillion of Portland. She grew up in Portland, attending local area schools and graduating from Portland High School as a member of the Class of 1975. She then went on to earn an associate’s degree in Applied Sciences from Andover College, and also took accounting courses at Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute from 1978-79.

She spent around two years working for Norman David Lincoln Mercury in Westbrook, then spent a few years at Sea Fresh on the waterfront in Portland. Sandy then moved to Massachusetts and worked for the Beverly Hospital for four years or so, but eventually moved back to Maine and worked for Holden Company, D’Angelos, Mancini Electric and Mobil in Windham until retiring due to illness; even then she still worked as a notary public.

Sandy loved animals, especially cats and dogs and cared for many of them throughout her life. She enjoyed playing cribbage with her family and Internet games. She also could be found tending to her vegetable garden and rooting for the New England Patriots.

Besides her mother, she is survived by her daughter, Brandy Goodwin of Raymond; her two granddaughters; her three siblings, Caril Schultz of Satsuma, Ala., Richard Fillion of New Hampshire and Melissa Davis of Saco; her two stepbrothers, Gary Scribner of Florida and Richard Scribner of Iowa; a stepsister, Sandra ScribnerMerlim of Harrison; as well as several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015 at 5 p.m. at the Windham First Church of the Nazarene, 823 Gray Road Windham. Interment was held on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Brooklawn Memorial Park, 2002 Congress Street, Portland.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Sandy’s memory may be made to: Animal Refugee League, 449 Stroudwater Street, Westbrook, ME 04092.

WATERFORD — Eva Elizabeth Barker, 77, of Waterford passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at her home on Monday, Oct. 12, 2015.

The youngest of 10, she was born on April 29, 1938 at her family’s farm in Waterford to Raymond and Grace (Dearborn) Millett. Eva married Merl Barker on Oct. 16, 1959. Together, they created many memories in their home, welcoming sons Dale and Richard and daughter, Debra. Besides being a mother and wife, Eva worked in local apple orchards and used her warm-hearted personality as a caregiver to children and family members. Eva loved gardening and canning. She was also an amazing cook. No matter how careful one would follow her recipe, the end result would never compare to hers. She also enjoyed bird watching and anticipated her cardinals to return every year. Eva was always up for a car ride, whether it was to watch the changing of the leaves, visit the ocean, or just pass the time away on a Sunday afternoon with the old man.

Eva’s biggest joy came from watching her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow. Whenever there was a baby around, you could bet Eva was snuggling with it.

She is survived by her three children, Dale, Richard and Debra; her seven grandchildren; her 11 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Gladys.

She was predeceased by her husband, Merl; her parents; her three brothers, Vern, Ralph and Elmer; and her five sisters, Mildred, Maisie, Nina, Katherine and Louise.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. today, Thursday, Oct. 15 at Chandler Funeral Homes, 45 Main Street, South Paris. Burial will be in Elm Vale Cemetery, Sweden Road, South Waterford.

Barbara L. Goodman, 90, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 at the Regency Assisted Living facility in Edgewater, Fla., where she was residing.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas L. Goodman and son, Thomas A. She was born on Nov. 22, 1923 to Jack and Ruth Dalton in Haddonfield, N.J. Barbara graduated with a Medical Technologist degree from Moravian College in 1946, meeting her future husband while working at Mary Hitchcock Hospital in Hanover, N.H. Their marriage lasted 62 years!

She often remarked on her life of adventure traveling across the country and to foreign lands with her husband, Thomas L. Goodman, and had a fond place in her heart for the women of Nairobi, Kenya and other dignitaries, who she met along the way.

Her profound love of Labrador retrievers began with two of her favorites, which she had in Nairobi and who later became very happy Maine labs at the Goodman home in Sweden.

Always known for her cheerful disposition, she was active in the Congregational Church in Bridgton, particularly the Friendship Class, and was constantly helping others in need.

She was an active golfer, as well as cross-country skier and would often be seen on the trails in Sweden.

Many will also remember her fondly at the concession stand of the Magic Lantern, where she proudly helped her son launch the then new theater!

Funeral services will be private, however donations can be made to www.vitas.com who provided her remarkable hospice care.

Ida M. McLeod

Faye Elaine Miles, 75, ended her long battle with Alzheimer’s disease in Wareham, Mass. on Monday, Oct. 5, 2015.

Born April 18, 1940 in Bridgton, she was the daughter of Ethel Claire (Barker) and Archibald Miles.

She is survived by her long-time companion, Barbara Meehan of Wareham, Mass.

For 28 years, Faye taught Physical Education at Old Rochester Regional High School. She also taught in New York, Connecticut and Rhode Island. During her long career, she coached tennis, field hockey and basketball. Over the course of her career, she truly made a difference in the lives of so many students. Faye graduated from the University of Maine in Orono as a History major and Physical Education minor. At one time, she was ranked seventh in New England in tennis. Eventually, golf replaced tennis and Faye was a club champion at Little Harbor in Wareham. After retiring from Old Rochester Regional, she worked in the greenhouse at R.F. Morse, where she developed a love for gardening. Often, she brought home plants headed for the scrap heap and was able to nurse them back to health. Faye loved being outside in her garden or on the golf course.

In addition to her companion, she is survived by her brothers, Douglas of Oxford, Donald of Bridgton and David of Norway; sisters Natalie MacAllister and Lucille Mayo, both of Bridgton; many nieces and nephews; and by her half-sister, Mary Porter of Maine.

Faye was predeceased by her parents and a half-sister Louise Houston.

According to Faye’s wishes, there will be no calling hours and her service will be private.

Know that Faye believed in “paying it forward” and did many anonymous kind acts. If you wish to honor her memory, do something kind for someone who doesn’t expect it and when you do, look up and say, “This is for you Faye. We will miss you.”

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Walk to End Alzheimer’s 2015, Team “Friends of Faye,” 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472 or Community Nurse Home Care, Memory Loss Program, 62 Center St., Fairhaven, MA 02719.

Janice B. Harling CAPE ELIZABETH — Janice B. Harling, 76, died Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, at Maine Medical Center in Portland.

She was born in Gardner, Mass. on Nov. 9, 1938, a daughter of George and Eda (Stafford) Lashua.

She married Richard Harling Sr. on Nov. 12, 1955, in Ashburnham, Mass.

Janice worked in the physical therapy field at National Medical Care, Maine Medical Center, Portland Physical Therapy and Saco Bay Physical Therapy.

Janice was kind and caring to everyone she met. She treasured time spent with family and friends, especially the family tradition of baking Christmas cookies with her sister Bertha and the annual family Memorial Day gathering. She enjoyed playing cards and board games, attending the theater, playing casino games on her tablet, and traveling, including trips to the Bahamas, Barbados, Canada and Las Vegas.

She is predeceased by her husband; a granddaughter; three sisters, Barbara Poitras, Thelma Finn and Rita Bacon; and five brothers, William Brennan, Paul Brennan, Leonard Brennan, Robert Brennan and George Brennan.

She is survived by a son, Richard “Dan” Harling Jr. of Raymond; two daughters, Donna Robinson of Cape Elizabeth and Tammy Butler of Portland; a sister, Bertha Landry of Ashburnham, Mass.; and two grandchildren Visiting hours will be held 4 to 7 p.m. today, Thursday, Oct. 15 at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Future services will be private. To view Janice’s memorial page of offer condolences, visit www.ctcrawford.com Memorial donations may be made to: The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital, 22 Bramhall Street, Portland, ME 04102 or The Maine Cancer Foundation, 170 US Route 1, Suite 250, Falmouth, ME 04105.

DENMARK — Ida M. McLeod, 90, of Denmark, died on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, at Bridgton Hospital after a brief illness.

She was born in Denmark on Sept. 7, 1925, a daughter of Bennett and Verna (Babb) Moulton. She attended Denmark schools and was a 1943 graduate of Fryeburg Academy.

She went on to attend business college in Portland, and worked as a secretary for a couple of years at the Hannaford Co. in Portland.

Ida married Charles E. McLeod on Aug. 3, 1946. She moved with Charles to Attleboro, Mass., for a couple of years, after which they returned to Denmark, where they moved into the house they have lived in for the last 67 years. She was tax collector for the Town of Denmark for 13 years. She retired from the Moir Company in Denmark where she had worked as a secretary for several years.

Ida had been a member of the Denmark Congregational Church. She enjoyed hunting in her younger years and was always an avid reader. She liked traveling, especially with friends on the Maine Line Tours. Above all, she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

Surviving are her husband of 69 years, Charles McLeod of Denmark; three daughters: Cynthia Lee of Denmark, Judy Tardif and husband Ronald of Denmark, and Margaret Mills and significant other Richard Towle of Denmark; 10 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.

Her family would like to thank the Residential Care Staff at Bridgton Health Care Center and the Comfort Care Nursing Staff at Bridgton Hospital for the compassionate care that Ida received.

A graveside service will be on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 2 p.m., at the Gilman Cemetery on the Rocky Knoll Road in Denmark. Online condolences may be expressed at: www.wnyfuneralhome.com

Faye E. Miles

In Memoriam In Loving Memory of Beverly Knight who passed away on Oct. 15, 2014. I miss our nightly cups of coffee. Love and miss you.

You will always be remembered.

Love, Mom

Robert W. Linnell

David M. Garry RAYMOND — David Michael Garry, 68, of Raymond, passed away Monday, Oct. 5, 2015 surrounded by family.

He was born in Mitchell, S.D. to James and Vi Garry.

David, while being a devoted father, also served his country in the United States Navy and retired at the rank of Master Chief after his 26 years of dedicated service. After his service, Dave and Maggie opened Thatcher’s Restaurant as owners and operators with loving dedication to their customers and employees. They would like to thank all the Thatcher’s family for their many years of support.

David is survived by his wife, Margaret; her two children, Tammie Duncanson and Timothy Townsend; from a previous marriage; his children, Valerie Hillman, Lisa Boulley and Dawn Houle; sister Angel Fitch; brothers, John and Keith Garry; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Visiting hours were held on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015 at the Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road, Windham. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 919 Roosevelt Trail, Windham.

Online condolences may be sent to www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to: Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 U.S. Route 1, Suite 1, Scarborough, ME 04074.

Robert Linehan’s Memorial, Remembering Marilyn Robert passed away in Orange County California on October 26th, 2014 of natural causes. He was 79.

Our family will be celebrating his life, and remembering the love of his life Marilyn too. He wished to have his ashes spread at “Shamrock Acres,” their old pig farm in North Bridgton where Marilyn and Robert created so many wonderful memories.

DENMARK — Robert “Bob” Waldo Linnell, 90, devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, died peacefully Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, surrounded by his family.

Bob was born in Portland on July 31, 1925, the oldest child of Victor and Edna Linnell. He spent his childhood in Bath and Brunswick, and spent many years working around New England as a pipefitter and welder before settling down in Denmark, across the street from his best childhood friend, Percy Lord.

Bob will be fondly remembered as a woodsman, hunter, collector, historian, and veteran, fiercely devoted to family. He greatest prides were his grandchildren, children and reaching the milestone of 90 years old.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Ruth; daughter Ann and son-in-law Stephen Arsenault; daughter Jane and son-in-law Roger Audet; and son David. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him, including Kelly and Jacob Perry; Jessica Audet and Brendan Sheehan; Nicholas Audet; Melanie, Brian and Aaliyah Swenson; Cynthia Arsenault; Megan, Nick, and Lucas Stilwell; Michael and Mallory Arsenault; Jim and Diane Linnell; Samantha Linnell; Heather Linnell and Tim Koster; and numerous others. He is also survived by brothers Virgil and Nathan, and sisters Becky Koehler, Nordica Graham, and Beverly Klaus. Bob was predeceased by his brothers Tommy, William, John and Lloyd.

Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of life at A.T. Hutchins Funeral and Cremation Services, 660 Brighton Avenue, Portland, on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Per Bob’s request, no funeral will take place. The family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to Androscoggin Home Health and Hospice and Lora Larrivee for their care and support. For online condolences, please visit their website at www.athutchins.com

Michael E. Bryer LEWISTON — Michael E. Bryer, 55, of North Waterford, died early Thursday morning, Oct. 8, 2015, at the Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.

He was born on April 9, 1960, in Newport, R.I., and attended local schools. Mike moved to Maine in the early 1990s and continued his work as a carpenter and builder here.

He was joined by Kelly Pike and raised six children in North Waterford, for more than 22 years.

His biggest joy in life was his grandchildren, spending all extra time with them. He also enjoyed boating, fishing, and hosting cookouts for family and friends at camp on Keewaydin Lake. He loved those Yankees, building specialty homes, cooking with Taylor and Faith, watching sports and kitchen dancing.

Michael is survived by the most important people in his life, his grandchildren: Faith Marie, Taylor James, Frank Andrew, Logan Michael, Paul — Colin Patrick, Scarlett Rose, Theia Angeline; children, Mike Jr., Patrick, Alicia, Frank, Shannon and Jeremy. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother Georgie.

A Celebration of Michael’s life will be held at 12:30 p.m., Sat., Oct. 17 at Ernest Pike’s farm, 282 Blackguard Rd., South Waterford. Food, music, family and friends. Dress warmly.

Arrangements are in the care of the Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 8 Elm St., Bridgton. Tributes may be shared at www.chandlerfunerals.com

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Please join us for a Memorial Ceremony in Harrison followed by spreading Dad’s ashes at the farm.

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Specific needs are currently in the Bridgton area. We are in need of a variety of skill sets (for which we will train the right candidates) from medical to community access in a four-person licensed living environment.

Good Neighbors, Inc., offers a training program through the College of Direct Support, in addition to other State-recognized certifications.

This is a great opportunity for applicants who may be thinking about a career in disability or human services. We have a competitive benefit package and great working atmosphere. Higher rates for trained per diem workers. To qualify, you must be 18 years of age, have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and a high school diploma or G.E.D. Please note that weekend and evening hours may be required.

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The Town of Denmark, Maine, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Town Manager The Town is seeking a candidate with strong management and communication skills, with an emphasis on municipal finance and grant writing. Candidates should have significant budget and personnel experience and the ability to work with numerous volunteer groups and area local governments.

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— Position Vacancy —

FINANCE OFFICER The Town of Bridgton is seeking a qualified and experienced Finance Officer. Bridgton is located in the heart of the Western Maine Lakes Region with a year-round population of approximately 5,300, which increases to over 10,000 during the summer.

The current gross municipal budget is $6,196,324, and the overall budget including school and County is $16,054,616. The Town uses TRIO for its accounting software. A college degree in a related field and previous municipal experience is preferred.

Additional information is available on the Town of Bridgton’s website at www.bridgtonmaine.org Interested individuals must submit a resume to the Town Manager, Town of Bridgton, Three Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, Maine 04009, by Friday, October 30, 2015, at 4:00 p.m.

The Town of Bridgton is an equal opportunity employer.

TOWN OF WATERFORD The Town of Waterford is seeking an Experienced Snowplow Driver and Laborer for the winter months of 2015–2016, starting in November. The applicant must have a CDL license.

Applications are available at the Waterford Town Office on Valley Road. For any questions, please call Brad Grover at 583.2570.

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Applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, October 26th. Selectmen will review applications at their meeting at 6:30 that night.

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DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS

BRIDGTON — Office/retail Classified line ads are now posted building for lease. High-traffic on our website at NO EXTRA location across from Renys. CHARGE! www.bridgton.com 148Main Street, 800 sf – $400/mo. plus utilities. Oberg Real Estate 207-647-5551. tf41 STUARTS

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1t42x 2220. 2t41x GARAGE SALE — Oct. 17th and 18th, 8 a..m.-2 p.m. 16 Higgins Hill Rd., Casco. Tools, camping, fishing, antiques, grindstone, cook stove and glassware.

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CASCO — Completely furnished rooms, heat, lights & cable TV in- BRIDGTON — First floor, 1-bedcluded. $120 weekly. No pets. Call room apt. Central location, quiet cell, 207-595-4946. tf37 area. Cats okay, no dogs. $750/mo. utilities included. 1 mo. deposit, bridgton ­— 2-bedroom apart- 1st mo. rent in advance. Call Shanment. Near town. Upstairs. Easy to non 207-461-0025. References a heat. First plus security plus heat must.

3t41x deposit. $650 month plus utilities. Available now. Call 207-229- BUSINESS SERVICES 6749. 3t41x HEAP HAULERS — Towing We will have — one of our service. Cash paid for junk cars. unique homes available soon. Call 655-5963. tf12 Small brick home minutes from HOUSE — downtown Bridgton looking for DEN­MARK quiet, nonsmoking tenant(s) with Painting, Inc. Inter­ior and Exterior no pets. Master bedroom, office, Paint­ing. Also, Paper­hang­ing. 40 bath w/walk-in shower, open liv- years of painting ex­pe­ri­ence. Call ing area. Tile and Berber carpets for esti­mates. Call John Math­ews, throughout. Immaculate, efficient, 207-452-2781. tf49 new paint, kitchen appliances incl. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Full basement for storage, w/d hookups, plowing, mowing and MT. WASHINGTON — view lot, water incl. $875/mo. plus utilities. 5 acres, So. Bridgton. Driveway Call Brickwoods FMI 207-452- and underground conduit in place.

2441. tf36 Deed covenants $99,000. Tele: 207-205-6349; 207-637-2260.

SOUTH CASCO — Off 302. 22t21x 1-bedroom furnished apartment WANTED with cooking amenities, 1 bath, own entry, parking garage, utilities included. On 1st floor of large PLEASE CONSIDER — executive home with trees, gar- donating gently used furniture, dens and Sebago Lake views. household items and more to Nonsmoker, no pets. Background Harvest Hills Animal Shelter. check. First, last month’s rent, se- FMI, go to our website www. curity deposit. $850/month. 207- harvesthills.org for details or call tf44 655-1177. 2t42x 935-4358, ext. 21.

Please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements with three references no later than Friday, September 18, 2015 to:

YEAR ROUND — Maintenance person wanted at Denmark Art Center. Part-time, flexible schedule. Includes snow removal, general maintenance and repair. Inquiries to holisticcoach@gmail.com or call at 207-595-8260.

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PARAKEETS — $12 each, various colors, hand friendly.

Mixed English budgies $35 each.

HELP WANTED Conact Laura 207-925-1287.

TREE WORKERS NEEDED 2t41x — Experience helpful but will $5 FOR TATTERED — U.S. train the right individuals. Apply online at www.Q-Team.com/em- Flag when purchasing new U.S. ployment-application or in person Flag 3’x5’ or larger. Maine Flag at Q-Team on Route 11 in Naples. & Banner, Windham, 893-0339. tf46 693-3831. tf39 ART, MUSIC — Culinary, na- FIREWOOD — $225 per ture trek DSPs wanted in Casco cord green. Ask about volume program. Will train right person. discount. 2 cord minimum Send resume to phillips@momen- for delivery. 207-925-1138. tumme.com 4t42x westernmainetimberlands.com tf13 FIRST IMPRESSIONS — cleaning looking for experienced cleaners. Must have a valid license and own transportation. Seasonal with possibility of year round. Call 647-5096. tf31 BN 42

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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.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

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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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Classifieds

Tuesday, October 20, 2015, from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Molly Ockett School Library, Fryeburg Maine School Administrative District No. 72 is hosting an annual workshop for substitute teachers. It is mandatory that you attend a workshop if you wish to substitute in M.S.A.D. No. 72. Please note that a State of Maine Criminal History Record Check ($70 fingerprinting/processing fee paid by applicant) is a criterion for substituting.

We will discuss classroom management, instructional issues, general expectations of substitutes, confidentiality, important health issues, and Restraint & Seclusion Rules in Maine.

Global Harmonization System, Sexual Harassment, and Suicide Prevention trainings will be provided at the meeting, which is mandatory for employment as a substitute. New hiring paperwork will be available.

Please contact Holly Foster at the Superintendent’s Office (207) 935-2600 ext. 10, confirming your attendance. Thank you for your interest in our schools.

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Opinions Friday, Oct. 16, at the Magic Lantern. Please attend.

This quote is in the flyer: “When communities come together to harness the (Continued from Page 2D) value of everyone, lives are These seem to be more nec- changed forever.” essary options.

Mary Ellen Buchanan The town asks for resident Harrison input on “streetscape.” What if they would rather have something more useful to them — a good-paying job, affordable housing or help To The Editor: This past week, I tesfor seniors. Please go to the walk through Oct. 15, and tified before the Rules express your views on the Committee of the Maine project, and for the $60,000 Legislature in Augusta and for a landscape architect. You what an experience. The may not be a business owner, Rule that I testified for was but you are a taxpayer! When one brought up for discuselection time comes, please sion by State Representative vote. You can request an Scott Hamann, a democrat absentee ballot. Just mail it representing District 32, which includes part of Cape in.

Dr. Donna Beegle will Elizabeth and part of South speak at a conference, Portland. Hamann, who “Pathways to Prosperity,” serves on the Joint Standing

Letters

Testimony

Judges versus election returns

(Continued from Page 1D) you lose some when the Supreme Court acts. But why, I ask, should the people lose when they have spoken in an election? Think back to the days of the New Deal when President Roosevelt responded to the demand of the electorate to combat the Great Depression. The Supreme Court, exercising judicial review, turned back his actions to the extent that he threatened to stuff the court with additional members to gain a majority. The court yielded.

But conservatives have also had their moments of frustration with the court. Recall, if you can, those billboards across the nation demanding that Earl Warren be impeached for giving us an end to racial segregation in the schools. Or the bile of those other right wingers who were rendered apoplectic by Roe vs. Wade and the Court-guaranteed right to an abortion.

The problem, as I see it, is that the Supreme Court too often lags the election returns. Its membership is frequently of a political persuasion that was rejected in the last round of voting. Why should President Obama be saddled by a court which was appointed by his predecessors whose ideology was quite different and who were beaten at the polls? He shouldn’t.

Now to let a little realistic daylight shine on these wishful thoughts: Plainly, a government which is as complex and farreaching as ours needs a monitor to judge with calmness and wisdom whether another unit of government has strayed over the line of constitutionality.

A couple of possible changes spring nimbly to mind: (1.) Supreme Court justices would serve, like presidents, for limited terms, say four years or no longer than six years.

That would assure a president and a congress of some years at least with a court makeup closer to the election returns.

(2.) Alternatively, reduce the number of justices from nine to five and give the president power (with Senate confirmation) to appoint (or re-appoint) a majority of jurists upon entering office.

Either of these moves would keep in place a valuable judicial review but isolate it from party politics. Changing the number of justices or their tenure would not be a big problem.

The number of justices is not prescribed in the Constitution and varied over the nation’s early years, being increased to its present number in 1866. “Not a big problem,” I say, but you can’t see the cynical twist on my lips: Every contemplated act of Congress these days is a “big problem.”

Henry Precht is a retired Foreign Service Officer.

Heading south

(Continued from Page 1D) from my wife, suggesting with more emphasis each passing year that perhaps we should move south during the hard months; to which I will reply, as I always have, “Sure! How about Casco?” This quick retort stimulates, rather predictably, The Look, and then I leave equally quickly, posing some excuse such as suddenly remembering that I may have dropped a pistachio nut between the seats of my car.

Ah, but I am surely rambling. Lack of daylight has that effect on me.

One day last January, I was driving through one of our quaint little villages and between the plowed banks saw two grubby men working on an old beater of a pickup truck at the end of a driveway. Hood up between the drifts, one guy standing idly by and handing the other guy wrenches and screwdrivers, his breath hanging in the steely air as he spoke.

The other guy was standing on a milk crate, bent over at the waist, torso braced on the air filter cover, arms disappearing into the bowels of the straight-six, tinkering away. Jeans, hoodies, and sneakers, they both wore, but no coats, scarves or gloves. The bent-over guy’s beltless pants sagged low and showed quite a bit of bare hairy back and a bold swatch of plaid boxer.

It was about 15 degrees below zero and there was a breeze from the northwest.

Hard to believe that in a couple of short months this sort of thing will seem normal.

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Committee on Health and Human Services, could not be a better advocate for those of us who live within or on the edge of poverty — especially with regard to issues of hunger. This young legislator organized a group of us, along with Preble Street, the Maine Partners for Equal Justice and others devoted to ending hunger in Maine to rescind what is called the $5,000 “Asset Rule,” put forward by David Sorenson, a spokesman for Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), who proposed the rule that food stamp applicants would have to make additional disclosures and report their bank balances and ownership of specific assets, including snowmobiles, boats, motorcycles, jet skis, all-terrain vehicles, recreational vehicles and campers. Cash and the value of assets would be added together to determine whether the $5,000 threshold had been reached.

Gov. Paul LePage wrote a statement approving this rule stating that, “Hardworking Mainers should not come home to see snowmobiles, fourwheelers or jet skis in the yards of those who are getting welfare. Welfare is a last resort, not a way of life.”

Alas, there are some of us in Maine who do not own a snowmobile, a jet ski or a four-wheeler. I, myself, who is not eligible for SNAP and/or a voucher, own a 1992 Chevrolet Lumina but, alas, am over the top because my family bought land I once owned.

With my $1,171 a month Social Security check and my monthly payment of $1,300 from the sale of my land, you would think I’d be sitting pretty. Yes, at the age of 76, I just need to get over my profligate lifestyle, save my money, maybe get myself a part-time job despite my severe arthritis, know that my desire to write a book or to do more

October 15, 2015, The Bridgton News, Page 5D

Business is run for financial profit.

Government should be run for the common good.

The difference is HUGE!

— Jon Chappell Bridgton

photography is a profession for those with more education and wealth than one who finds herself on the edge of poverty because, according to some, I simply made poor choices in life.

So, some of us “poh” folk, program directors, activists, single veterans, etc. traveled to the DHHS office in Augusta from areas that were two or more hours away from Augusta to

testify before to the Rules Committee with high hopes that our volunteer civic participation just might rescind what we believe to be a bill that made life even more difficult for us, caused added administrative costs, did not come from Maine tax revenues, etc., only to discover the $5,000 Asset Law was already in affect with the approval of Gov. LePage. We were told upon

arrival in the hearing room that our testimony was unlikely to change anything at all, but might make us “poh” folk feel a little better by blowing off some steam.

What can I say but “God bless America” for giving us the “freedom” to engage in a political system we haven’t a chance in hell of changing.

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BLACK & WHITE IN TIME OF COLOR — We often think of fall as a season of color.

Local photographer Ed Stevens used black and white imagery to describe the texture, shape and tonality within the milkweed pod, reminding us of the many other elements of design are all around us, waiting to be seen.

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Opinions

The shooting in Roseburg

The foreign terrorist attacks on 9-11 resulted in the increased patriotism of Americans. Similarly, the actions of a supposed “fellow countryman” who slayed nine people and injured dozens during a shooting at a community college in Roseburg, Ore., has ultimately strengthened the faith of the Christian community in that town.

More accurately, the events that unfolded have brought faith and loving support into the spotlight during a very dark hour.

Two weeks ago — on a Thursday, a gunman opened fire on the campus of Umpqua Community College.

Two days passed before I learned about the Oct. 1 shooting. In an instant, it registered that this gunman shooting had happened in Roseburg — the town which my parents have called home since 1996.

As a result, the details of that day and what has gone on since have a greater connection for me — it is an experience that has touched my parents and their acquaintances in a real way.

It hurts when it hits close to home.

For my mom, who heard about the shooting almost instantaneously from an Internet news-sharing site, it was like being hit in the stomach. She said that she could not cry liquid tears. Instead, deep sobs overtook her body.

Inevitably, she knew people who were on the campus at the time, and people who have sat beside the hospital beds of injured family members — many of whom have numerous gunshot wounds. According to news articles, one man was shot seven times, while trying to talk sense into the gunman.

For me, it is always disturbing to hear news of random shootings. It is hard to be jaded about people being killed or injured by the bullets of someone who has ruminated about doing that very thing in a very public way. This summer alone, gunmen have taken aim at strangers or intended victims during summertime services at a Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston; at movie theaters in Lafayette, La., and in Nashville, Tenn.; at a military recruiting center in Chattanooga, Tenn.; and even during a live television news broadcast. In 2015, there have been 45 shootings at schools and colleges in the United States.

Truly, how could Americans become jaded by such a high the number of random shootings? The reaction should be the opposite. People in society should be more concerned, not more nonchalant.

The Oregon community college shootings were particularly cruel because the perpetrator asked his victims to state their religion. Those who said they were Christian were told that they would meet their Maker soon. The gunman shot those people in the head, execution-style. Those who delayed their answer received a gut shot. In some of the news articles, witnesses said the gunman laughed maniacally after he shot his victims.

Letters

(Continued from Page 5D) ed so will not repeat the specifics in which I took issue with the $5,000 Asset Rule, but give only the summing up of my testimony in which I said the following: Most people have a huge desire to provide for themselves and their families by working hard and making meaningful contributions. More people than not in Maine are in serious debt and because of huge fluctuations in the cost of consumer goods and services requiring an ever more complex bureaucracy requiring excessive and often incomprehensible paperwork. Advanced technology requiring frequent updates or the acquisition of more sophisticated technology has created a culture where advanced computer products have replaced authentic common sense — human interactions. Robots

are increasingly replacing skilled human employees and “virtual reality” seems ready and able to replace the kind of reality that requires such skills as negotiation, compromise, sharing, reasoning, etc. I am afraid the technology revolution (which indeed has its positive side) has replaced/ displaced such values as empathy, accountability and respect for others. The services we rely on, such as the Internet, telephone and cell phones have fluctuation costs attached that are volatile and confusing to most of us. For instance, Time Warner Cable sent me a computerized announcement that I was now a welcomed member of the Time Warner family because of my exemplary ability to pay my fees on time. Therefore, I would be receiving a discount on my bill. All appeared to be a good thing until I looked a little closer and discovered that instead of a discount I would soon be paying far more a month

It Dawned on Me

by Dawn De Busk BN Columnist

Incidences such as these bring about the usual discussions: Debates on gun control versus gun freedom, and debates on treatment of mental illness.

The slayings in Roseburg on Oct. 1 have a deeper level, a morbid twist — much like the gunshots heard in a house of worship on the night of June 17.

Years ago, I had a girlfriend, Lisa, who had grown up in the Church of Latter Day Saints. While remaining in a spirit of friendship, she and I would debate or outline the differing details of our religion. The Book of Mormon, which was used in addition to The Bible, stated that a certain number of truly evil souls have been pre-ordained to be unleashed into the world, Lisa explained. The evil does not take the obvious form of a demon or a goblin, but it arrives in the human body, she said.

That was a hard concept for me to accept at age 19. I believe all people have the capacity for good. Even now, I cannot commit to the belief that other humans who walk the Earth are truly evil. The idea becomes plausible as more and more people step into the public eye by pulling the trigger on faultless individuals, leaving behind the digging of graves and the task of healing for so many.

On Oct. 5, a (theology) instructor at UCC posted her comments on Facebook.

“The swat team released my class and me from lockdown on Thursday. My brain and body are trying to get some things done. My heart, however, is still a bit in lockdown,” she wrote.

Upon reading her entry, a man wrote, “I’m almost ashamed of the unintended grief we may have visited upon anyone else by hoping desperately that you were not among the hurt or killed.”

In a later entry, the female UCC instructor talked about struggling with being broken and furious. She relied on the strength of students returning to classes this week. All the while, she admitted that the emotions would continue to cycle from relying on support, to giving support, to being angry, to finding temporary comfort.

Healing is a long journey. But, the images of gunfire and the pain of death can be countered (and one day overpowered) by prayer, kind words, or the warmth of a hug from “the phenomenal people all around here to help us.” on my comprehensive service because, according to Time Warner, my monthly bill for cable, Internet and telephone service had risen from an initial $114.37 to $140.16. Now that I was a full-fledged member of the Time Warner family, I would only have to pay $154.64 instead of $194.64 per month, which was not the going price. Needless to say, being welcomed into the Time Warner family did not feel like a blessing.

Won’t go into that.

Co-payments for health care services can also be very confusing. I suspect universal health care would be less expensive in the long run. Dramatic price variations based on the “marketplace” price value, which includes the costs of owning a home, renting, credit card increases in interest, repairs, utilities, etc. require having a full-time accountant living within one’s home to keep up. This, as well as the cost of nutritious food, have thrown many

efforts at balancing a budget by saving money and frugal living into a tailspin.

But back to the point: What I am trying to say is the $5,000 asset rule must be rescinded for those in need of food stamps or SNAP. It is not only the morally right thing to do to rescind this rule, but less expensive (in the long run) to the taxpayer. If we, who live in poverty can’t make a difference by reform through nonviolence, testimony, writing letters and dissent, our democracy, itself, is on the brink of destruction. This begins with a basic requirement for a sustainable life. This involves the ability to buy nutritious food at affordable prices and/or to acquire this basic human right to live without worry that our basic rights for privacy, dignity, respect and justice are subject to the kind of scrutiny from which the wealthy are exempt.

Virginia (Tilla) Durr Bridgton

SOME PUMPKINS — start out creepy. These pumpkins at a roadside stand had already come to fruition on Maine Apple Sunday. Around Halloween, such pumpkins become the treasured find of talented carvers.

(De Busk Photo)

Still in Rome

(Continued from Page 1D) said they pushed up gladiators to fight each other and wild animals to tear criminals apart in front of 50,000 spectators who all got in for nothing — but no Christians being eaten by lions, she insisted. This guide was a Sicilian archaeologist who spoke excellent English with very little accent. I understood everything. My 15-year-old grandson, Riley, was as fascinated by all this as he was bored by the paintings and sculptures at the Vatican.

My Catholic education from second grade through high school emphasized Christian martyrs who died in the Coliseum, so I was surprised when she didn’t mention them.

I asked why, and she said there was no evidence Christians were killed there and I didn’t challenge her. Later when I looked it up, I discovered different accounts — typical for history. Some said they were Christians martyred there and some said they were not. I guess the guide and others trusted only some accounts and distrusted others. That’s their right, of course, but to say there was no evidence? Certainly there are Catholic Church accounts, but our guide must have doubts about those. Whenever she mentioned the church or “the popes” as she described them, it was in a negative context. That was true for all three guides we hired during our one-week stay.

Then, there was the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill next door to the Coliseum. Nearly everything was in ruin, but our guide had images of what parts of it looked like in their prime — very impressive. We cannot know everything about how it looked because records are incomplete and images are scarce as well.

For the last three days, we hired a tour guide named Christian. With him, we walked around the city seeing the Spanish Steps, Jewish Ghetto, the Pantheon, as well as countless piazzas and fountains full of naked and half-dressed muscular guys, lots of women with breasts exposed, and boys next to fish squirting water. I liked walking up and down narrow streets with centuries-old buildings interspersed with millennia-old ruins. Throughout nearly the entire city was decades-old graffiti, never a good sign. Maybe what’s left of the empire will decline as well. Though it annoys my wife when I focus on graffiti wherever I see it, it’s presence or absence as, respectively, a sign of decline or of progress. It’s a barometer, a canary in the coal mine, so to speak.

We returned Sunday after traveling for twenty hours, and I was very glad to get back to Maine, to my own bed, my own shower, my old routine. It’s marvelous that we can fly sitting in a chair seven miles high and cross continents and oceans in a day, but it’s still tiring. I don’t want to get back on one for a long while if I can help it. The older I get, the more I appreciate home. I’ll write more about the trip, but two columns in a row about Rome are enough for the time being. Don’t want to bore my readers.

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