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Bridgton, Maine

November 10, 2011

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Tuesday’s Tally Q. 1 Voter Registration ‘Yes’ prevails

Q. 2 Racinos Pondicherry ‘No’ prevails Park Q. 3 Lewiston ‘Yes’ prevails Casino (1,225-372) ‘No’ prevails Casco Reval Civic Center ‘Yes’ prevails ‘Yes’ prevails

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• Full recap of Lake Region area town voting results appears on Page 8D

Town, Randalls reach agreement

A 60-YEAR-OLD MAN CRITICALLY WOUNDED IN CASCO — after being shot by a hunter on Friday afternoon near Thomas Pond. He is carried out of the woods by members of the Raymond Fire & Rescue Department

and a Cumberland County Sheriff’s deputy to an awaiting ambulance that transported him to a LifeFlight helicopter a short distance away. The man was airlifted to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.

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Two hunters shot in Region Sebago man dies from his wounds at scene

By Lisa Williams Ackley Staff Writer SEBAGO — A 46-year-old father of two was shot and killed by another hunter in woods near his home on Hogfat Hill Road Saturday afternoon, just one day after a 60-year-old man from New Hampshire, who was target practicing, was shot in the stomach by a hunter in Casco.

Peter John Kolofsky was fatally shot approximately 45 minutes before sunset on Saturday, Nov. 5 as the result of a hunting accident and died at the scene, according to Edie Smith, a spokeswoman for the Maine Warden Service.

“It has been determined that Mr. Kolofsky was wearing hunter orange,” Smith said.

Maine Warden Service investigators identified the man who shot Kolofsky as 61-year-old William Briggs, of Windham.

Both men were deer hunting in Sebago, although they were not hunting in the same parties.

Kolofsky was hunting by himself a short distance from his residence on Hogfat Hill Road when he was killed. Briggs, who was the one who called 9-11, was hunting with a relative north of Hogfat Hill Road, when he shot Kolofsky in the chest with a rifle.

The investigation into the circumstances of Kolofsky’s death is ongoing, Smith said.

Meanwhile, 60-year-old Mark Mattson, of Portsmouth, N.H., was target shooting in woods near his family’s cottage on the north end of Thomas Pond in Casco around 2:30 p.m.

Nov. 4 when he was shot in the stomach by 29-year-old Travis Wood, of Windham, who was hunting with a partner. Maine Warden Service investigators determined Mattson was prac-

ticing target shooting in the woods approximately 300 yards from a logging road off Quaker Ridge Road and Libby Road.

Mattson was airlifted to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston where he was listed in critical condition for two days, before his condition was upgraded.

A third man, 26-year-old Steven Hutter, of Hebron, was shot in the leg while hunting with a partner Friday afternoon off Allen Hill Road in Oxford.

Maine Warden Service investigators found that Hutter was hunting with 47-year-old Linton Thompson near Thompson’s property at 316 Allen Hill Road and that after shooting and wounding a deer, Hutter and Thompson began tracking the wounded deer and Thompson shot Hutter in the lower leg.

Hutter underwent surgery at CMMC.

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town, with $1,000 to be paid upon the execution and filing of the stipulated judgment; $1,000 to be paid immediately upon the approval of the stipulated judgement by the Court; $500 to be paid on or before June 30, 2012; and $2,000 to be paid on or before July 31, 2012.

According to the stipulated judgement, the Randalls acquired the property by deed in December, 2005, and recorded in the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds.

They then divided it into three or more lots within a fiveyear period which, again, is in violation of the state’s Subdivision law and municipal subdivision regulations, by conveying a parcel of the same property out to Mary AGREEMENT, Page A

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer The owner of the Bridgton Dunkin’ Donuts is considering building a brand new Dunkin’ Donuts to the right of the existing restaurant that would have better traffic flow for drivethrough customers.

Brian Fram, who also owns a Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant in North Conway, N.H., met with Bridgton Director of Economic and Community Development Alan Manoian Nov. 3 to go over a preliminary concept site design for his property at 181 Portland Road. Manoian showed the design to members of the Comprehensive Plan Committee, who are in the process of formulating possible design standards for the commercial corridor, on Monday.

The concept design has not been formally submitted to the town for site plan review, Manoian stressed. “He may go forward with this, he may not,” Manoian said. What’s clear, he said, is that Fram’s Bridgton franchise has been so success-

ful since being built around five years ago, it’s outgrown its design.

“It has to do with the functionality of the space,” Manoian said. “He can’t handle the capacity of the business that’s coming at him.”

The plan shows the existing entrance serving both the new Dunkin’ Donuts, to be built on vacant property on the right, and the old building, which would be made available for an as yet unnamed retail tenant.

Drive-through traffic at the restaurant currently enters the property, pulls up to the window and travels around the back, and must cross through the middle of the parking lot to exit back onto the highway, creating delays and safety concerns, Manoian said. With the fast food restaurant positioned to the right of the entrance, drive-through customers would exit straight out onto the highway after going around the building. A traffic island with picnic tables and landscaping DUNKIN’, Page A

Dunkin’ Donuts looks to expand

FATALLY SHOT — Peter J. Kolofsky, 46, of Sebago died from a gunshot wound.

The Maine Warden Service, working with Maine State Police, the Warden Forensic HUNTING, Page A

Time to salute vets, today’s soldiers

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Bryan Kelley knew from Day One he made the right decision.

He saw a chance to learn a high-tech skill.

Bryan was following in his father’s and grandfathers’ footsteps — he was proud of that, and hoped the three men he looks up to feel the same way.

Bryan admittedly needed a crash course in leadership training, and his new job would certainly offer plenty of chances to improve his demeanor.

Most of all, Bryan saw joining the United States Air Force as “something that I not only wanted to do, but had to do.”

As the nation prepares to honor its veterans for their sacrifices and service this Friday, Bryan Kelley of North Bridgton represents the next generation of American soldier.

“When I decided to join the Air Force, I fully understood the sacrifices and dangers that go with it,” said Bryan during an interview earlier this fall when he returned home from an eightmonth stint in Afghanistan. “I went into this with no blinders on.

I wanted to serve my country, and better myself as an individual.

Through my experiences so far, I’ve learned a lot about myself and developed some lifetime bonds.”

By Lisa Williams Ackley Staff Writer The Town of Bridgton has entered into a consent agreement with David and Catherine Randall who had subdivided property on Brickyard Hill Road off Route 117 in North Bridgton into three lots within a five-year period without subdivision approval — a violation of both state and municipal subdivision regulations.

The Rule 80K consent agreement was filed last week in Ninth District Court in Bridgton, according to Bridgton Town Manager Mitch Berkowitz.

The Randalls, who own Harrison Marina on Route 117 in Bridgton, will pay $1,000 in civil penalties to the Town of Bridgton, as well as $3,500 in costs and attorney fees to the

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Town, Randalls reach agreement

A different musical road for Jon Sarty

By Lisa Williams Ackley Staff Writer Singer-songwriter Jonathan Sarty grew up in Denmark, Maine where he ran down country roads, jumped in nearby lakes and ponds and climbed up and down the local hills and mountains — all the while, soaking up everything around him.

Known best for playing gigs and developing his craft throughout New England for over a decade with his roots Americana group the White Mountain Boys, Jonathan Sarty has now — as the CD’s title says — taken “This Road,” to show us another side of his multi-faceted talent.

Jonathan has woven his own life experiences and the feelings they produced in to his original lyrics and music that fill his new CD. The Jonathan Sarty Band, his hot new five-piece group comprised of both world-renowned and amazing local artists, perform a compilation of rock, ballads and Americana on “This Road.”

Jonathan’s “This Road” tour began with a sold out show in August at the acclaimed Stone Mountain Arts Center in Brownfield, and the tour continues with his Nov. 18 show at The Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center in Fryeburg, followed by his seacoast premier show Nov. 26 at Jonathan’s Restaurant in Ogunquit. For more information, log on to www. jonathansarty.com “These are songs I’ve written over the last 10 years,” Jonathan said, in a recent interview at The Bridgton News office.

Guitarist Duke Levine, who has played with the J. Geils Band and Mary Chapin Carpenter, and who plays electric guitar, rhythm guitar and lapsteel on “This Road,” “is one of the best guitar players in the Northeast,” said Jonathan. Another guest artist on the CD, along with Levine, is fiddle player Joyce Andersen.

Those on the CD who are members of The Jonathan Sarty Band include Don Walden on bass, keyboardist Joe “Sonny” Barbato, and drummer Dave Mattacks, the former drummer for Fairport Convention, whose input, Jonathan said, “has been absolutely critical.”

Jonathan pointed out that Ray Ryan is the guitarist for both the new Jonathan Sarty Band, as well as the White Mountain Boys.

Homecoming performance at FA “Things have been great — the CD release party was sold out — sales of the CD have been good — and we were invited to return to The Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center as part of an Americana performance,” said Jonathan. “We’ll be joined that evening by the Fryeburg Academy Chorus. It’s a homecoming performance, as well. I’m a graduate of the (Academy’s) 1992 Bicentennial Class.”

Jonathan spoke fondly of his years as a student at Fryeburg Academy, where Music Department Head Brent LaCasce inspired him to become a musician.

“Brent was my first music teacher,” Jonathan said. “Brent

“THIS ROAD” tour continues for Jonathan Sarty of Denmark with a performance at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center in Fryeburg on Nov. 18. formed the All-School Rock Band and I was the first lead singer.

It’s his fault I got in the music business,” said Jonathan, flashing his characteristic broad smile.

The very first song Brent LaCasce ever heard Jonathan sing was the Beatles’ tune Let it Be. “Brent said I was the next Elvis Presley,” Jonathan said.

Asked what or who most inspired him to become a musician, Jonathan replied, “My father (Ralph Sarty), actually.”

Ralph Sarty was a Maine Game Warden, when his son Jonathan was growing up.

“He was a closet singer, but we always loved to sing along with records, when we were kids,” said Jonathan of his dad. “I always was singing with my family, but I became really serious about being an entertainer, when I was in high school. I’m fortunate, I think, because at a young age, I knew what I wanted JONATHAN SARTY, Page A

(Continued from Page A) Lou Jordan by deed on June 29, 2010 and another portion to Amy Keene and Timothy Ellison on the same date in June, 2010, with both of those deeds also recorded at the County’s Registry of Deeds.

The Randalls retained the remainder of the property.

The stipulated judgement requires that, except for the general maintenance of the property, the property may not be further divided, used, improved, sold, transferred, conveyed, devised, purchased or granted prior to August 15, 2015, and thereafter, any further division, use, improvement, sale, transfer, conveyance, devise, purchase or grant must be in accordance with the State of Maine’s Subdivision law and the town’s subdivision regulations.

Also, according to the stipulated judgement, “notwithstanding the division of the land without subdivision approval in violation of state and local laws, the property may be used after Aug. 15, 2015 solely for private boat dock as provided by the Bridgton Shoreland Zoning Ordinance for two watercraft registered to the owner of the property; provided that the property may not be used for commercial or private recreational facilities, which include docks used for the mooring or berthing of boats not registered to the owner of the property, and the property also may not be used as a shorefront common area within the meaning of the Bridgton Shoreland Zoning Ordinance, which include lots common in shares or in common undivided interests to multiple owners for the purpose of providing multiple families,

unrelated individuals, or other multiple entities with access to Long Lake; provided further that the private boat dock permitted after Aug. 15, 2015 shall be no longer than necessary to provide 36 inches of water depth up to a maximum length of 32 feet, but shall only be long enough to berth a standard boat no greater than 24 feet in length on either side of the dock as measured from the normal high water level. No boat launch or boat ramp shall be permitted on the property.”

As long as the Randalls comply with the stipulated judgement, “the Town of Bridgton waives the right to any additional civil penalties that may have accrued to date; provided that, if the Randalls fail to make any of the payments as required…or fail to comply with the restrictions (listed), and the Town prevails in an action to enforce the stipulated judgement, civil penalties in the amount of $100 per day shall be assessed against the Randalls for the period of time in which they are in violation of the stipulated judgement, and the Town shall also be entitled to recover its costs and attorney fees incurred in enforcing the stipulated judgement.”

Additionally, a copy of the stipulated judgement shall be recorded in the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds, and it shall be binding on the Randalls and their heirs, successors and assigns, upon those persons in active concert or participation with the Randalls who receive actual notice of the stipulated judgement by personal service or otherwise.

is less expensive,” he said.

According to contractors’ estimates, costs were between $80 and $150 per square foot.

Building a new structure on the property fell between the ranges of $700,000 to $914,000, he said.

Renovation could come in between $626,000 and $1,000,000, he said. For all estimates, he provided a $50,000 variance for landscaping.

However, when he applied the same square footage cost

to both projects, compared to renovation, it would be cheaper to do new construction, he said. McCullough stressed that is because the floor plan of the existing building is larger than the 6,500 square foot plan Casco would need for town office space.

Resident Rick Thorpe complimented the Sebago Technic project engineer.

“I think this man gave us a comprehensive presentation REPAIRS, Page A

Casco hears impartial report on Memorial School repairs

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO – With a presentation on the most recent inspection of the Memorial School on the agenda, the local selectmen’s meeting drew a largerthan-usual crowd.

Not only were audience members engaged with questions and comments, but everyone applauded when the presenta-

tion was wrapped up.

Owens McCullough, of Sebago Technics, was one of the employees to go through the school building — drilling holes in window sills to look for water damage and inspecting the dirt floor basement of the building.

Earlier this month, McCullough told the board and assembly of residents that there “weren’t any surprises”

or other damage than what had been previously identified.

“The roofing is horrendous.

If something doesn’t get done, it will be problematic,” he said, adding that the shingles are starting to curl.

“The roof will require fortification to address structural inadequacies. The engineer said it could be done,” he said.

“Shingles are in poor to terrible condition. All that has to come off,” he said.

In addition, all the window sills have wood trim board that

is rotten — having suffered water damage.

“Why not knock it down, and start over?” Selectman Tracy Kimball asked.

“I anticipated that question, and we are going to get there,” McCullough answered.

Later, he said saving and restoring the Memorial School was doable, but it might not be the less expensive option.

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Sebago man killed in Saturday hunting accident

(Continued from Page A) Mapping Team and a Warden K9, is continuing its investigations into all three shooting incidents.

Smith said all three investigations are ongoing, and no summonses have been issued and no arrests made. Questioning and the gathering of evidence continues, she said.

Asked what cautions he would issue to hunters and the general public, Maine Warden Service Sergeant Tim Place, of Naples, who has been a game warden for 25 years, said Tuesday, “100 percent target identification — hunters need to be sure what they’re shooting at. The only people required to wear blaze orange are those hunting deer and moose. People walking dogs or doing some other activity are not (required to wear hunter orange). So, you have to be 100% sure of your

target — be safe, know your background before you shoot, and identify the head and torso.

You have to be 100% sure — I can’t stress that enough.”

Safety tips for hunters The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife lists these other safety tips for hunters: • wear a hunter orange hat and vest or jacket • identify yourself to other hunters in the area • keep the gun’s safety on whenever you are not intending to shoot • carry a cell phone and a compass • let someone know your location Remembering a good man and a good friend Kurt Christensen knew his good friend Peter Kolofsky for 30 years. He and his wife and Peter and Lisa Kolofsky spent

many occasions together, in the course of their decades-long friendship.

Tuesday afternoon, Kurt spoke with The Bridgton News, on behalf of Lisa Kolofsky. Peter’s family and friends are trying to deal with his sudden, tragic loss, though it is very difficult.

“The most important thing is we don’t want this to happen to anyone else,” Kurt said. “It’s just a terrible, tragic accident. Peter was Lisa’s whole world. You have to know your target, before you shoot.

Every one of us, and all of our children hunt, fish and we work. And now, this has been taken away. I don’t want to go sit on a stump on a sunny afternoon and get shot. It’s terrible. There’s no excuse for it. I’ve hunted for 35 years and never once aimed my gun at something I didn’t intend to

GOAL ACHIEVED AHEAD OF SCHEDULE — At the Oct. 18 meeting of the Casco Board of Selectmen, the Friends of the Casco Community Center presented Town Manager David Morton and the selectmen with a check in the amount of $80,329.50. Pictured (left to right) are Town Manager David Morton, Kevin Hancock, Nat Lombard, Pat Troy, Carol Hancock and Gil Avery.

‘Friends’ reach pledge, early

CASCO — The Friends of the Casco Community Center have raised their pledged amount of $80,000 to go toward the cost of rebuilding the Community Center.

The money was raised two years before the deadline of 2013, and went over the goal!

In October 2008, six Casco residents met with the purpose of “preserving, enhancing and supporting the Casco Community Center in particular and the public spaces of Casco Village generally.” Gil Avery, Phil Cole, Carol Hancock, Kevin Hancock, Nat Lombard and Pat Troy named

their group “Friends of the Casco Community Center,” and pledged to raise $80,000 in order to reduce the cost to the taxpayers of renovating or rebuilding the Casco Community Center.

The new Community Center was constructed for the cost of $530,00 and the Town of Casco borrowed that amount from TD Bank with five years to pay it back. The Friends group pledged to raise the $80,000 by the end of the five-year payment period in support of the project. That pledge was never incorporated by the selectmen and was not a part of the town vote of approval.

On June 27, 2011, and two years ahead of schedule, the Friends received the donation that brought their fund over the goal to the total of $80,329.50!

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kill.”

Help for Peter’s family “We will all do what we can, for Lisa and the kids,” Kurt said. “A fund — The Kolofsky Memorial Fund — has been set up at TD Bank.” (Call 6475884, for more information.)

Kurt said further, “I’d like to ask anyone who hunts and fishes to make some kind of contribution — whatever they can. It’s so tragic. It’s just so tragic. Also, on Nov. 19 the Sebago Lions are doing a breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. at the old Town Hall on Route 107. We’re also putting together a firewood raffle for two cords of dry wood. Tickets will be sold door-to-door and at Jordan’s Store in Sebago and other local businesses.”

Peter was a man who loved the woods and his passion was logging. He leaves behind his wife, Lisa, and their children,

Maine’s first fatality since 2008 According to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, the shooting death of 46-year-old Peter J. Kolofsky off Hogfat Hill Road in Sebago on Saturday is the first hunting fatality in the Maine woods since 2008, when a man deer hunting in Beaver Cove died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

In 2008, there were 10 shooting incidents (six deer hunting; four bird hunting) — one fatal In 2009, there were eight shooting incidents (one deer hunting, one rabbit hunting, six bird and turkey hunting) — none fatal In 2010, there were seven shooting incidents (all bird and turkey hunting) — none fatal.

There are over 200,000 licensed hunters in Maine.

Maria and Thomas.

Visiting hours and a celebration of Peter’s life will be held today, Nov. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Watson, Neal & York Funeral Home, 71 Maple Street, Cornish. An additional time of visitation will be on Friday, Nov. 11, from noon to 2 p.m. at

the funeral home in Cornish. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Fri., Nov. 11, at 3 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 225 South High Street in Bridgton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Kolofsky Memorial Fund at any TD Bank branch.

he said.

A representative for Stony Brook said the company did not see any potential in developing the land. The traditional use of the parcel has been as a parking lot, and the company would keep it status quo. Also, a Casco ordi-

nance permits off-site parking for area businesses. Insurance issues made it necessary for the company to lease the parking lot from the town.

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Casco looks at lease, sale

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO – Whether the town should lease or sell a strip of land will likely come before the Casco residents at a special town meeting in January.

The parcel is located northwest of Tenney Hill Road, near where the road meets Route 302. It is the site of the former Stagecoach Restaurant.

The property is suitable for a parking lot, and that is the use being requested by a consultant from Stony Brook, a business that deals in merchandising.

The Casco Board of Selectmen voted, 4-0, to have the question appear as an article at January’s town meeting.

According to Town Manager Dave Morton, approval at town meeting is required in order for town-owned property to be leased for longer than a one-year period.

A town meeting vote must precede the sale of any town-owned land,

School building repairs (Continued from Page A) that I was happy to sit here and listen to. He answered a lot of questions I had,” Thorpe said.

“My nostalgia for the building is somewhat tempered by my position as a taxpayer of Casco,” Thorpe said.

The town does not have funding in the budget to repair the school’s roof. Any decision to demolish the building and build new, or salvage the structure and remodel would require a special town meeting — because of the funding piece, Morton said.

McCullough indicated the best solution was one made in

a timely manner. He also said covering the building with a tarp was not a viable long-term solution.

“If the building stays abandoned too long, it makes it more difficult to re-occupy it,” he said.

Armed with information from the recent presentation, the selectmen will review the Memorial School options during their regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 15.

To see a videotaping of the presentation on the town-owned structure, go to www.cascomaine.org and find a link on the home page.

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Sewer plan in the works

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer The Dec. 13 referendum to allow for increased density of development in downtown Bridgton may

hinge on one phrase — “Got sewers?”

Without planning for sufficient sewer capacity by expanding existing leach fields, there’s not much

Casco lease, sale talks

NEW BUSINESS WELCOME — The Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce welcomed Deborah J. Ripley and her new business “Women in Balance” with a ribbon cutting ceremony held recently at Deborah’s new office space located at 82 Main Street in Bridgton.

Deborah specializes in providing wellness consulting and program planning for individuals, businesses, and communities.

(Continued from Page A) for the lease – a lease agreement which the company desired to last longer than one year.

“They are looking for more than a one-year lease, a 20-year lease,” Morton said.

“An option to sell could also be offered to voters. We could offer both lease and sale questions,” he said.

Morton said he had “no idea” what the current market value of the land is.

“The only part the town can lease is the right-of-way (ROW) that the state turned over to the

town, about 50 to 100 feet from the center lane,” Morton said.

The lease or sale deal would not require any investments or funding on the part of the town, he said.

“Ultimately, the decision will be made by folks at town meeting,” Morton said.

Earlier during the year, the Open Space Commission did site walks of town properties, and discussed which properties should be identified for future conservation, and which parcels would be suitable for town income either through leasing or sale.

point to lowering density requirements in the General Development District from either 50,000 or 25,000 square feet to 5,000 or 1,000 square feet, town officials agree.

So that’s why Bridgton’s EconomicDevelopmentCommittee has rolled up its sleeves and is working with the Wastewater Committee to develop a master plan for the town’s sewer system, which currently services around 62 customers. Two more members with wastewater expertise — Chris McDaniels and Ken Brown — have been added to the Wastewater Committee, and more volunteers are needed.

At a joint meeting in late October, a 1974 plan for the original sewer system was re-examined to see what areas were identified as sites for new leach fields, beyond the two existing fields off Wayside

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New CD: A different musical road for Jonathan Sarty

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He said it was his performance in Pippin that changed his dad’s mind about Jonathan becoming a performer — something he once told his son he thought was ill advised for a career choice.

“When I did that role, my dad told me, ‘I didn’t think it was a good idea, but when I saw you

on that stage, I knew you’ve got what it takes.’ That meant a lot to me,” said Jonathan.

“I was born at Bridgton Hospital, and yes, my dad was a warden,” Jonathan stated. “So, I spent a lot of time with my dad out in the woods wearing my little warden hat. My friends called me Nature Boy, because I was not out on the playground, I was climbing trees — always

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busy. It’s a huge part of who I am — the forests, fields and growing up here in New England.

And, when I was traveling, it was what I missed most — it’s in your blood — you can’t deny it — like Canada geese flying home. You can hear that in the first track on the CD titled, Call Your Children Home. It’s inspired by the mountains and nature around here.”

Jonathan Sarty has taken a long look at his musical artistry and the art of performing — of being an entertainer.

“The big thing was separating the artist from the entertainer,” he said. “Now, I feel more capable of my roots as a songwriter, because now I have some stagecraft. It’s my music.”

Another singer the family would sing along with was British singer and songwriter Roger Whittaker. “Roger Whittaker just has this robust, throaty voice,” stated Jonathan.

“I’ve been years and years in the trenches, honing my skills — playing pubs and cafes, wherever I could, to play

music,” he said. “I’m never happier than being in front of an audience!”

Who else inspired Jonathan?

“I was and am a diehard Elvis fan, but I kept it a secret, all through high school,” he said, laughing.

Jonathan and the White Mountain Boys are known for the tunes they play at gigs in restaurants and clubs that are more intended for dancing. Yet, Jonathan said his performances of the songs featured on the new CD are more intended for “a listening audience in a performing arts center setting or a small concert hall or theater.”

“This CD is for people who want to listen to what the band has to say,” he said.

Jonathan said he writes songs that “are about universal human feelings — that are pretty symbolic — and I use a lot of metaphors about how I feel about life. I dig deep into my heart, soul and feelings to find something relevant I feel people can relate to.”

Saying he is proud of the hard

work he has put in to fine-tuning his performing skills, as well as his musical talent, Jonathan said, “The music business is pretty insensitive to the struggle of honing your craft and what it takes to become really competent,” he said. “I’ve been singing, since I was six years old. I was 15 years old, when I first picked up a guitar. I wanted to be a drummer, but a guitar you can carry around.”

The “This Road” CD was recorded at Alan Bean’s recording studio in Harrison.

Jonathan also formed the White Mountain Music Group record label to produce the CD. “These are super high caliber musicians,” he said, of those who perform with him on the CD. “Deciding what songs to use on the CD was the toughest part,” Jonathan explained. “I wanted to have a continuity — a cohesiveness — a common thread, throughout the project.

‘This Road’ is about my emotional experiences — the up and downs, love and loss, and heartache and hope. I think it’s definitely another side that fans of the White Mountain Boys

would want to see. These aren’t songs I would sing in a pub, because they are close to my heart. People go to clubs and bars to dance and drink — they are not there to share deep human emotions. You need to be in the right situation, where people are coming to hear what you have to say. This was really an opportunity to share my perceptions of life and my thoughts and feelings in a really creative way with an audience who appreciates it.”

One of Jonathan’s tunes on the CD has received airplay on both WBLM and WHEB “where it was pretty well received by people,” he said.

Another cut on the CD, entitled Don’t Go That Way, “is a call to the generation coming up behind me,” said Jonathan.

“I’m trying to help them avoid some of the mistakes I made by saying, ‘Hey, don’t fall into the pit I’ve fallen into,’ and trying to extend a little bit of help — but I tried to tread lightly, and I hope they take it for what it’s worth. It’s something I would say to my own kids, if I had them.”

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Bridgton Police blotter

These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Tuesday, November 1: 9:42 a.m. Two police officers responded to the Bridgton Post Office on Elm Street where a man and woman were allegedly causing a disturbance and refusing to leave.

The situation ended peaceably.

4:05 p.m. No injuries were reported, when a 2010 Toyota Tundra pickup truck operated by David Dixon, of Cornish, struck and killed a deer on Sandy Creek Road near the Bridgton Transfer Station.

Wednesday, November 2: 7:55 a.m. A Nulty Street business was broken into sometime overnight and a safe containing cash was stolen.

12:57 p.m. An employee at

a convenience store on Portland Road reported the theft of $15 worth of gasoline.

1:28 p.m. The theft of a bracelet from a business on Portland Road was reported.

3:29 p.m. Minor injuries were reported, when a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup truck operated by Gail E. Libby, of Sebago, and a 2004 Mazda sedan operated by Whitney Bartke, of Bridgton, collided at the intersection of South High Street (Route 117) and South Bridgton Road (Route 107).

4:58 p.m. A caller reported a burglary on South Bridgton Road that occurred sometime within the last two weeks.

Friday, November 4: 8:59 a.m. A caller reported their apartment on Main Hill was broken

‘Friends’ reach pledge (Continued from Page A)

first donation was received on Dec. 1, 2008, and the last on June 27, 2011. Sixty-five donors contributed to the campaign. The smallest donation was $5, and there were eight donations of $1,000 or more.

In his presentation at the selectmen’s meeting, Friends chairman, Kevin Hancock, passed on a suggestion — an idea from the Friends group. Yes, the group’s purpose in raising the money was to reduce the net taxpayer cost of the new Community Center from $530,000 to approximately $450,000. The Friends suggest that selectmen and residents of Casco consider the establishment of a “Special Reserve” at the next town meeting. The purpose of this reserve fund would be to set aside the $80,329.50 donated by the Friends of the Casco Community Center as a resource to pay for future capital improvements and equipment enhancements for the Community Center.

Projects such as improving the acoustics of the gym and conference rooms, enhancing the kitchen facility, and investing generally in future equipment for the center are examples of how this money might be used. Of course, this would require a vote of the citizens at a town meeting.

“However the money is used,” said Hancock, “the Friends of the Casco Community Center are pleased to have reached our fundraising goal ahead of schedule. Like many others in our community, we are so happy to see how the Center has become such a vibrant place of activity for residents of all ages. The new Center is everything we had hoped for and more when we made our original pledge of support. Having completed our mission, we are disbanding. Thank you!”

The Friends of the Casco Community Center thank all who contributed, all who supported, and all who assisted in the campaign.

“You are very much appreciated. Our only regret is that our friend and Casco’s great friend, Philip Cole, was not able to be with us to see this achievement.” Hancock added. “After many years of dedication and service to the Town of Casco, Phil passed away in June, 2011. Thank you, Phil, for being a part of the history and heritage of our town, for being a ‘Friend.’”

into the night before and that two laptop computers, iPods and cash were stolen.

9:35 a.m. Vending machines were broken into at a business on Harrison Road.

2:30 p.m. No injuries were reported, when a 2010 Toyota Camry operated by Lega S. Medcalf, of Bridgton, and a 2000 Subaru Legacy operated

by Matthew Lillibridge, of North Conway, N.H., collided on Main Street near Ricky’s Diner.

9:08 p.m. Francis J. LaRosa Sr., 54, of Sweden, was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant, following a traffic stop on Knight’s Hill Road. LaRosa was released on personal recognizance.

Saturday, November 5: 8:47 a.m. No injuries were reported, when a 1998 Mercury Tracer operated by Ricky A. Thornton, of Raymond, collided with a 1999 Dodge Dakota pickup truck operated by Tamara Crosby, of Bridgton, on Main Street by the Bridgton Public Library.

10:23 p.m. Walter G. Conners, 49, of Marshfield, Mass., was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant, following a traffic stop on Portland Road. Conners was released on personal recognizance.

Sunday, November 6: 12:06 a.m. A caller reported a very loud truck and someone shining lights in a field off Sweden Road. A police officer searched the area with negative contact.

1:27 a.m. Roger Marc Lehoullier, 50, of Rochester, N.H., was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant, following a traffic stop on Main Street by Key Bank. Lehoullier was released on personal recognizance.

8:52 a.m. The theft of $47.69 worth of gasoline from a convenience store on Main Street was reported.

9:36 a.m. A caller from Wildwood Road reported that someone “attempted to set fire to the front porch last night between 7:30 and 8 p.m.” The case is

FRYEBURG POLICE AND FEDERAL DRUG AGENTS — along with deputies from the Carroll County (N.H.) Sheriff’s Office confiscated marijuana, cash and firearms, when they executed a search warrant at 180 Lovewell’s Pond Road in Fryeburg, early Saturday morning. under investigation.

12:15 p.m. The theft of $32 in gasoline from a convenience store on Main Street was reported.

12:47 p.m. A police officer responded to a single-vehicle accident involving a 2000 Dodge 1500 pickup truck operated by Mark R. Mercier, of Bridgton, on Sweden Road (Route 93). No further information was available.

7:18 p.m. A police officer responded to a report of a general disturbance at an apartment on Sawyer Circle where someone allegedly punched a window out of another subject’s vehicle.

Tickets: During this reporting period, police issued 12 summonses and 16 warnings.

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According to Corporal Richard Murray of the Fryeburg Police Department, several law enforcement officers entered the

GROWING BEHIND A TARP CURTAIN — Police seized 31 marijuana plants on Saturday from a Fryeburg home. home at 180 Lovewell’s Pond Road Nov. 5, along with a police K-9 unit, and found “an indoor growing area,” as well.

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three pistols,” said Cpl. Murray, “and approximately three pounds of processed marijuana with an estimated street value of $20,000, along with 31 plants in various stages of growth, and a small amount of psychedelic mushrooms.”

The owner of the property at 180 Lovewell’s Pond Road, who tax records at the Fryeburg Town Office identify as 32-yearold Curtis J. Smith, is being sought for questioning, police said, but has not been named as a suspect.

A man, a 23-year-old woman and a child were at the residence, when police arrived to execute the search warrant Nov. 5, however, the owner was not there, according to Cpl. Murray.

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Next generation of soldier (Continued from Page A) After two months of training, Bryan received his deployment orders. He was headed for Afghanistan this past January. His mother, Tami, knew it would be difficult to say goodbye.

“I did a lot of praying every day that he was over there,” said Tami, who is the director of the Bridgton Hospital Physicians Group. “You respect the decision he made to serve his country, but as a mother, you can’t help but worry about what could go wrong. It was especially difficult when there were news reports of severe casualties, and Bryan couldn’t call home, so it left us wondering how he was doing. That made for some very long days and nights.”

During troubled times, Tami found strength in family and friends. They could tell when she needed a kind word to ease her mind and provide some comfort.

“I knew, in my heart of hearts, there were things that Bryan didn’t want to tell me because he didn’t want me to worry,” she said. “When he could tell I was a little down, he always tried to cheer me up.”

Thousands of miles away, Bryan tried to be reassuring even when the situation in Afghanistan became contentious.

“You know your family is going to worry about you. Sometimes, it is better that they don’t know entirely what is happening over there,” said Bryan.

Like all young soldiers, Bryan immediately looked to “prove himself” in the eyes of his peers.

Little did he know, that challenge would be raised to a higher level when he was assigned to an Army division. Bryan quickly learned that when a unit came under enemy fire, it didn’t matter to what branch one belonged.

“There’s a saying, ‘When bullets fly, we are all brothers.’ That’s so true,” he said.

Military life is hard. Working 12-hour shifts, seven days a week for seven months was “trying,” but Bryan reminded himself of the impor-

tance of the mission — “to keep our country out of harm’s way.” He saw things he will never forget. He experienced “situations” that changed him — mostly for the better.

As his tour neared its end, Bryan started to think about the little things he missed at home.

“You forget just how good a long, hot shower feels,” he said. “I was looking forward to smoking victory cigars with a couple of my buddies.”

Most of all, Bryan couldn’t wait to return home.

His mother created a homecoming Bryan would never forget. It seemed there was a “Welcome Home, SRA Bryan Kelley” everywhere he looked.

“People were so supportive when I asked them,” Tami said.

Even the Maine Mall jumped on the welcome home bandwagon. Normally, the mall reserves sign use for in-store special announcements, not personal greetings. However, Tami explained how Bryan had worked at the mall for two years, and she was granted a short window of sign use.

During his travel back to North Bridgton, Bryan — dressed in USAF fatigues — stopped and had his picture taken with each “Welcome Home” sign. The gesture touched him.

“It’s really nice to see that people do appreciate and respect your service to the country,” Bryan said.

As expected, friends asked Bryan to talk about his experiences in Afghanistan. Questions ranged from did he see people die, did he encounter close calls and what were some of the jobs he was assigned to do?

“People are curious. They wanted to know what it was like and what happened,” said Bryan who was both articulate and confident throughtout the interview. “There are some things I don’t mind talking about, and there are some things I am not able to talk about. They understand.”

With three years left to serve, Bryan is sta-

SIGN OF APPRECIATION — When Senior Airman Bryan Kelley returned home following a tour in Afghanistan, he was greeted by numerous “Welcome Home” and “Thanks for Serving” signs as he traveled to North Bridgton. tioned in Little Rock, Ark., where he works with navigational and communication equipment.

“I’ve climbed some towers that go up 80 feet,” he said. “I was surprised that I’m actually not afraid of heights.”

Tami and Alan Kelley are proud of Bryan’s accomplishments, his growth as a person and his willingness to sacrifice and to serve his country.

They also like to recognize other servicemen and servicewomen, who like Bryan, have put country before themselves. As a sign of their appreciation, the Kelleys have handed several

military personnel half-dollar size medallions.

The coin’s face includes an eagle and American flag along with the inscription, “Respect & appreciation for your service” — The Kelley’s, Bridgton, Maine. The backside has the seals of the five military branches — Marines, Army, Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard.

“It’s just our small way of saying ‘thanks’ for serving our country,” Tami said. “We want them to know their efforts are appreciated.”

On Veterans Day Friday, Lake Region residents can also say “thanks” by attending a local

Dunkin’ Donuts owner considers building new store (Continued from Page A)

would further define the internal circulation of traffic.

The concept plan shows all parking spaces for both buildings in the front and the new building set back from the road about the same distance as the existing Dunkin’ Donuts.

Manoian said he thought it was important for the committee to understand the development pattern that is happening on the Portland Road, and how it differs from the proposed new

Form-Based Code design standards that the committee hopes to bring to voters next June.

If Fram were bound by those standards, his plan would have to show all parking on either the sides or the rear of the buildings, and he would have to build the new Dunkin’ Donuts no further than 20 feet back from the highway’s right-of-way. The existing Dunkin’ Donuts building would be a grandfathered use.

Fram’s property lies within the stretch of the corridor the

committee is proposing be designated as “Traditional Flex 2,” where the speed limit is 40 miles an hour. The TF 2 section would run from Mt. Henry Road east to about where Beef ‘n Ski Restaurant is located.

Going west from Mt. Henry Road, as traffic slows heading toward downtown Bridgton, a Traditional Flex 1 section would be designated up to Maple Street with both on-street parking and a maximum building setback of eight feet. The downtown district

would officially begin at Maple Street, turning left onto Main Street, where all new development would be built right up to the sidewalk line.

Manoian said he did not discuss the proposed Form-Based Code standards with Fram.

“I didn’t think it was appropriate, since it’s not completed,” he said. But he did ask about signage and landscaping, and said he was pleased to hear that Fram plans high-quality landscape shrubbery and trees simi-

lar to those at his North Conway franchise.

Fram also plans to use an externally-lit sign, “not the glaring plastic one that’s out there now,” said Manoian.

“It’s going to become a much more appealing (development), with signage more in keeping with the speed on that street,” Manoian said, and added that he hoped others who come after would follow Fram’s model of using externally-lit signage.

In the past, Manoian has

cited “the tale of two Dunkin’s” — Fram’s franchises in Bridgton and North Conway — as illustrating the difference between a highquality site development, with maintenance (North Conway) and a low-quality site development, with no maintenance (Bridgton), in underscoring the need for amendments to Bridgton’s site plan review ordinance.

“He’s really doing the right thing,” for both his business and for Bridgton, Manoian said of Fram.

comprehensive inflow-infiltration study. In excess of 55 tanks of between 500 and 1,000 gallons connected to the system will be pumped over the next few weeks

by Dyer Septic, with the costs covered by the town’s Community Development Block Grant fund.

The state Department of Environmental Protection recently relicensed Bridgton’s system for 21,000 gallons-a-day at the lower ballfield site. The average per-day usage there now is around 5,200 gallons-a-day, but that figure may not be dependable because of inflow and infiltration weaknesses in the system and other issues.

Still, Wastewater Committee Chairman Ray Turner said the system should have an 11,000 gallona-day “buffer” in terms of excess capacity, once all system weaknesses are identified and repaired.

The town’s sewer ordinance requires that property owners would be responsible for paying for repairs from the tank to the street.

Manoian said the town could use money from the Enterprise Fund to help pay for repairs in cases where a hardship can be identified, and then put a lien on the land to recapture the costs.

“The repairs all have to be done promptly, everybody knows

that,” Manoian said. The town has set a goal of having all repairs completed by the end of spring next year. Work is currently being done to repair a longitudinal crack on the bottom of the sewer line near Pine Street. Turner said that once other repair work is identified, it would be important for Bridgton to lobby to have those repair costs properly reflect the cost of labor in Bridgton.

The Wastewater Committee discussed the merits of considering a spray irrigation system for wastewater disposal, as advocated by member Bear Zaidman, who said such systems are used success-

fully at ski areas. Member Chuck Renneker said it would be important for the committee to coordinate efforts with the Comprehensive Plan Committee, which is identifying future growth areas in town.

Currently, the sewer system is gravity-fed, and runs along Main Street from just below Main Hill to Oak Street, also serving side streets along the way. It does not

extend down Kansas Road, or Route 117, or Portland Road. If a developer wanted to build a highdensity housing development on any side streets, a public/private shared system might be considered as a solution. Manoian said it’s possible that some of the town’s CDBG funds could be used for new sewer line construction, or in creating new leach fields.

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Avenue and near the ballfield on lower Main Street.

One piece of town-owned land on Kansas Road, a sandy parcel across from the cemetery, seemed to hold promise as a new field to service future development in and around Pondicherry Square, where Avesta Housing Inc. is interested in building a new 21unit senior housing project on the former Chapter 11 property. The Dec. 13 referendum would split the General Development District into two sub-districts, with the denser Pondicherry Square area being General Development 11, and the rest of downtown being General Development 1. Areas served by both water and sewer would be lowered to 1,000 square feet per bedroom unit.

Alan Manoian, director of Economic and Community Development, outlined the scope of work that began this week to pump all of the septic tanks that tie into the sewer system, in order to allow engineers from WrightPierce Engineering Co. to do a

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Area craft fairs Here’s a list of holiday craft fairs being held over the next few weeks in the Greater Bridgton area: Vendredi Club Craft Fair CASCO — The Vendredi Club of Casco was started in 1944 and is still going strong. The club always does a fundraiser, and this year it is a craft fair. Join them on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. at the Casco Community Recreation Center at 940 Meadow Road (Route 121), Casco. There will be local vendors with handmade items from quilts to doggie treats, and the Vendredi ladies will also have a table selling handmade items. There will be a “Made in Maine” tote bag filled with lots of great Maine-made items that will be raffled. All of the proceeds from the sales at the Vendredi booth go directly back into the community.

West Baldwin Christmas Fair WEST BALDWIN — A Christmas Fair will be held on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the West Baldwin United Methodist Church, Route 113. A luncheon will be served of lasagna, tossed salad, garlic bread and dessert. The fair will include crafts, a silent auction, homemade food and candy.

Old-Fashioned Christmas Fair WINDHAM — An old fashioned Christmas Fair will be held Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 12 and 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Windham Historical Society on Windham Center Road. There’ll be handmade gifts, decorations, sweet treats, linens, wreaths, knitted items and unique framed items.

Annual Sleigh Bell Bazaar The annual Sleigh Bell Bazaar by the Bridgton United Methodist Church will be offered on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be an Italian luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with various pasta dishes, along with lots of crafts and a bake sale. An oven-fried chicken dinner will be served from 5 to 6:30 p.m., at a cost of $8.

First Congo Craft Fair The Ladies Guild of the First Congregational Church of Bridgton will hold its annual Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be vendors, a white elephant table, cookie walk and lunch counter.

Ho Ho Sewing Circle Sale NAPLES — The Edes Falls Sewing Circle will hold their annual Ho Ho Sale on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Edes Falls Community Hall. A luncheon of corn and clam chowder, hot dogs, rolls and chips will be served, and there’ll be a bake and craft sale and white elephant table. Come get an early jump on Christmas shopping.

Crafts at the Legion NAPLES — A Christmas Craft

Fair will be held Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the American Legion Hall on Route 11 in Naples.

Table rentals are still available by calling 693-6016. There’ll be crafters, raffles, chowder, beef stew, sandwiches, a bake sale and snack bar. The fair is being held by the American Legion Auxiliary.

Community Center Craft Fair Reserve your tables now at $20 each for a Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bridgton Community Center, Depot Street. Call 627-7380 to reserve your space; proceeds go to BRAG Recreation Complex.

Christmas Cupboard in Fryeburg FRYEBURG — A Christmas Cupboard Craft Fair will be held Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Fryeburg New Church, 12 Oxford St., Fryeburg. Both upstairs and downstairs will be laid out with handmade items, crafts, candy, baked goods, Christmas wreaths and a white elephant table.

There’ll be coffee and donuts while you shop. A raffle will also be drawn at noon.

Star in the East Craft Fair FRYEBURG — The Pythagorean Chapter #169, Order of the Eastern Star in Fryeburg, will hold its annual craft fair on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fryeburg Masonic Hall on Portland Street.

Step back in time as you enter the hall — listen to carols as you shop and enjoy the aromas of wreaths and baked goods. There’ll also be ornaments, handmade crafts, a quilt raffle and much more. Chapter #169 was instituted in 1914, and has supported countless local, regional, national and international charities since that time.

Snowflake Holiday Fair LOVELL — The Lovell United Church of Christ on Route 5 will hold its annual Snowflake Fair on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. There’ll be fresh balsam wreaths, berry bowls, fir pillows, baked goods, a luncheon, holiday gifts, treasures and a Christmas boutique. Raffles will also be held for an afghan and a Thanksgiving dinner basket.

FATA seeks crafters FRYEBURG — The Fryeburg Academy Teachers Association will hold its 37th annual craft fair at the Wadsworth Arena in Fryeburg on Sunday, Nov. 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The FATA is looking for crafters to participate in this annual event, which raises funds for scholarships. Contact Fran Pouzol at fpouzol@fryeburgacademy.org or 935-5004 for more information and table pricing. The availability of tables is on a first-come, first-

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THIS WAS THE VIEW that Jean Weymouth and Alice Loesch got to see of East Sebago. The one-hour plane trip was piloted

by Ward Hand of Raymond.

Assisted living resident’s dream of flying around Sebago comes true

Assisted living resident Jean Weymouth, 78, a resident of Seventy-Five State Street in Portland took to the skies

recently as her wish to fly over (MHCA’s) Live Your Dreams the Sebago Lake/Naples region program. was granted through the Maine Weymouth’s one-hour Health Care Association’s adventure began on a sunny day at Northeast Air in Portland, as she and fellow resident and friend, Alice Loesch, 75, boarded the small Cessna plane bound for the Lake Region. Her dream of taking in the sights around her former home in East Sebago was made possible by private pilot Ward Hand of Raymond.

Hand, a veteran pilot and former long-term care administrator/owner, graciously donated the trip that took his passengers over the lakes region, to the Biddeford pool area and then up the gorgeous Maine coastline en route back to Portland.

“I am just thrilled to help make Jean’s wish come true,” Hand said.

Weymouth lived on Route 114 in East Sebago for about 15 years and had the opportunity to see the area by seaplane some 44 years ago. She has always wanted to make the trip again. After touching down, Weymouth was asked how she liked the trip.

“I’m speechless — in awe.

It was absolutely fantastic!”

WISH COME TRUE — Jean Weymouth’s wish to fly over the she said.

Sebago Lakes Region was granted by volunteer pilot Ward Hand of Raymond and the Live Your Dreams Program, sponsored by Maine Health Care Association. They are pictured here with Jean’s friend, Alice Loesch.

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Veterans Day Public Supper

Fri., Nov. 11, 2011 • 4:15 p.m. Social Hour Meet, Greet and Thank our Veterans 5 to 6:30 p.m. Dinner (Donations greatly appreciated) All Veterans will be our guests for dinner!!

Hosted by: The Ladies Auxiliary of the Ronald St. John VFW Post 9328, Rt. 35 (Waterford Rd.), Harrison

Join us as we say “thank you” to our Veterans

Sat., Dec. 10th

Casseroles, Beans, Spiral Ham, Shepherd’s Pie, Salads and Homemade Applecrisp and Cake

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Despite suffering a stroke over two years ago, Weymouth’s enthusiasm for adventure and challenge hasn’t waned. As a new artist, taking up painting only since moving to Seventy-Five State Street, Weymouth paints with her non-dominant hand. Although she missed her art class to take the flight, she said, “The clouds provided much inspiration for my art today!”

Weymouth’s wish was submitted to MHCA’s Live Your Dreams program by the staff of Seventy-Five State Street.

Live Your Dreams is designed specifically to encourage and help Maine’s

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Local Veterans Day services

Here’s a list of Veterans Day observances happening in the Greater Bridgton area: Bridgton — 11 a.m., Post Office Square, downtown Bridgton, followed by 12:30 p.m. lunch (free for vets and their families) at Masonic Hall, Route 117.

Harrison — 4 to 5 p.m., slide show, meet and greet, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Veterans Day Public Supper, vets eat free, VFW Hall, Waterford Road.

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CrossWalk is asking the public to let them know of any individual or family of a military service person who can be so honored. The troops can be on home soil now, but may have served in the last few years in either Afghanistan or Iraq, or anywhere in the U.S. They will make every effort to keep this treat a confidential one for all involved. Each family or individual will receive a holiday basket and Christmas presents for their family.

They ask that you contact them soon, so they can start planning for the Christmas season. Their deadline for this list is Dec. 7.

For more information or to confidentially refer a person for this Christmas, contact CrossWalk Community Outreach at 6153226 or e-mail crosswalkoutreach@yahoo.com

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Veterans Day Supper HARRISON — Veterans will be the guests of honor, eating for free, at a public supper on Friday, Nov. 11 at the Ronald St. John VFW Post #9328, 176 Waterford Road in Harrison. Social time begins at 4:15 p.m., a chance to meet, greet and thank our vets. Dinner will be served by the Ladies Auxiliary from 5 to 6:30 p.m.; donations are appreciated. The meal will be a spiral ham and shepherd’s pie casserole, beans, salad, beverages and homemade apple crisp and cake for dessert.

Church Youth Group Spaghetti Supper LOVELL — The Youth Group of the Lovell United Church of Christ, Route 5, Lovell, is putting on a Spaghetti Supper on Saturday, Nov. 12, beginning at 5 p.m. at the church. The menu is spaghetti, bread, salads, beverage and dessert. Cost is $6 per person, and funds raised will go toward the Youth Group’s many community endeavors.

VFW Breakfast in Harrison HARRISON — A public breakfast will be held on Sunday, Nov. 13, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the VFW Hall, 176 Waterford Road in Harrison. The menu will be scram-

Fryeburg — 11:30 a.m., Bradley Memorial Park.

Lovell — 12:15 p.m., Lovell Village Memorial next to the library, followed by lunch at VFW Post, Smarts Hill Road.

East Conway, N.H. — 11 a.m., WW I Memorial on River Road and Route 113, East Conway, N.H. Naples — 11:11 a.m., Naples Village Green, followed by lunch at the American Legion Post, Route 11.

Christmas cheer for the troops

For three years now, CrossWalk’s mission during the holidays is to spread a little cheer to local military men and women and their families, as a way of thanking them for their service.

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Wedding

Sarah Bouchard and Jonathan Mulcahy were married July 9, 2011 by the Rev. James Nadeau in a ceremony at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Eagle Lake.

Sarah, formerly of Westbrook, is the daughter of Dennis and Patty Bouchard of Eagle Lake. Jonathan, formerly of Naples, is the son of Donald and Liné Mulcahy of Naples.

Maid of Honor was Joanna DeBie of Westbrook. Bridesmaids were Miranda Fernald and Amber Morin, of Westbrook; and Nicole Bouchard, Abby Bouchard and Kelcey Desjardins, of

by Virginia Staples Eagle Lake. Flower Girl was Abigail Elsaesser, daughter of Kelly Bridgton Correspondent Elsaesser of Naples.

Tel. 647-5183 Best Man was Nathaniel Mulcahy of Gorham. Ushers were Jeffrey Tarantino of Gray, Jason Briner of Windham, and Jason Nadeau, Andrew Wykes and William Adams, all of Naples. Ring Bearer was Collin McDougal, son of the cousin of the bride.

A reception took place at the Powell Facility in Eagle Lake.

The bride is a 2003 graduate of Community High School in Fort Kent, and a 2007 graduate of St. Joseph’s College in Standish. The groom graduated from Lake Region High School in 2001, Southern Maine Technical Center in 2003, and St. Joseph’s College in 2005. He went on to graduate in 2009 from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Artesia, N.M. The bride works as an eighth grade math/science teacher Bridgton Library will par- Congregational Church will at Woodland Junior/Senior High School in Calais. The groom ticipate in National Gaming hold its annual Craft Fair on works as a federal agent for the U.S. Department of Homeland Day on Saturday, Nov. 12 by Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m.

Security. showcasing its offerings of to 2 p.m. at the church. There’ll The couple is residing in Calais. video games and other game- be vendors, a white elephant related resources. Gaming is yet table, cookie walk and lunch another example of how a new counter.

The Easy Riders Snowmobile Bridgton Recreation is spon- call Rec Director Tom Tash at format can fulfill the desire to soring a new Songwriters Club 647-8786 or visit www.bridg- learn, play and yes, read at your Club will hold a meeting/potlibrary. You can learn more at luck event beginning at 5:30 for grades 6 and up. Young tonmaine.org/recreation.cfm songwriters will meet for five The Rec Department http://ilovelibraries.org/gaming p.m. Friday, Nov. 11 at the The Ladies Guild of the First GAMING, Page B Mondays from Nov. 21 to Dec. is also continuing to host a 19 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Karate Afterschool program on The program will allow Thursday afternoons at Stevens young songwriters and poets Brook Elementary School, from to immerse themselves in their 3:20 to 4:20 p.m., The winter art with like-minded kids their session begins Thursday, Dec. age. Participants will complete 8. a song to be recorded to a CD Youth Basketball registraPasta • Seafoods • Yardbird • Home of the Puffa Steak to take home at the end of the tions are due by Thursday, Nov. program.

10. This program is open to Registration forms are avail- youth in grades K-6. For more able at the Bridgton Municipal information, visit www.bridgCenter and are due by Friday, tonmaine.org/recreation.cfm or Nov. 18. For more information, call Tash at 647-8786.

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Wilkins House Potluck Supper WATERFORD — The Wilkins Community House will hold a Community Potluck Supper on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. All are welcome. The Community House is located in Waterford Flat on Plummer Hill Road behind the village green next door to the church.

Community suppers are held on the third Thursday of each month through May. The hosts for this supper are Caren and James Long.

Spaghetti Dinner Benefit for Kevin Gilson NAPLES — A spaghetti dinner benefit for Kevin Gilson, a former Lake Region High School athlete injured in a car accident, will be held on Sunday, Nov. 20 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Naples American Legion, Rte. 11. Tickets are $10 each for the luncheon, which includes spaghetti with meatballs, salad, bread and dessert. There will also be a Chinese auction. For more information, call the Legion at 6936285, Maxine Blais at 400-1853 or Robin Aaskov at 653-9595.

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Area births

Kayla Sue Warren and Richard Allen Perreault, Jr. of Fryeburg have a boy, Cameron Eugene Michael Perreault, born Oct. 22, 2011 at Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H. Cameron weighed seven pounds, eight ounces and joins siblings Melanie, 5, Makayli, 5, and Alyssa, 4. Maternal grandparents are Michael Warren of Fryeburg and Rebecca Hamilton of Conway, N.H. Paternal grandparents are Richard Perreault, Sr. and Cristin Perreault of Brownfield.

Kerry and Eugene Jordan of Lovell have a girl, Avery Brook Jordan, born Oct. 7, 2011 at Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H. Avery weighed seven pounds, 12 ounces and joins a sister, Kassidy. Maternal grandparents are Harold and Rose Stoddard of North Yarmouth. Paternal grandparents are Gene and Sandy Jordan of Hickory, N.C. Kimberly and Ernest Bishop of Derry, N.H. have a girl, Melanie Evelyn Bell Bishop, born Oct. 3, 2011 at Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H. Melanie weighed seven pounds, eight ounces and joins three brothers, Trent, 14, Kyle, 6 and Gavin, 2. Maternal grandparents are Robin and Donald Miller of Brownfield.

Joy and Andrew Norkin of Denmark have a boy, Jonah Paul Dexter Norkin, born Sept. 27, 2011 at Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H. Jonah weighed eight pounds, one ounce and joins siblings Irina, Mae and Sophia. Maternal grandparents are Dexter and Virginia Spiller of York. Paternal grandparents are Florence and the late Paul Norkin of Wethersfield, Conn.

Victoria and Albert M. Bellao Jr. of Sebago, have a daughter, Constance Ann Bellao, born on Aug. 31, 2011 at Bridgton Hospital. Constance joins Carie and Samantha.

Stephanie and Bryan Bouknight of Windham, have a son, Damian Edwards Bouknight, born on Sept. 28, 2011 at Bridgton Hospital. Damian joins Rose and Lily.

Ashley M. Libby and Samuel J. Brocato of Casco, have a son, Jayden S. Brocato, born on Oct. 2, 2011 at Bridgton Hospital.

Jayden joins Makinley L. Curtis, age 5. Maternal grandparents: Robert and Denise Libby of Casco. Paternal grandparents: Tony and Barbara Brocato of Naples.

Jennifer G. (Gaworski) and Garrett W. Bamann of North Bridgton, have a son, William Thomas Bamann, born on Oct. 2, 2011 at Bridgton Hospital. Maternal grandparents: Jim and Sue Gaworski of New Gloucester. Paternal grandparents: Richard and Leslie Bamann of Victor, N.Y. Great-grandparents: Robert and Armance Rich.

Heather M. Mitchell and Jason A. Manchester of Naples, have a daughter, Allison Lee Manchester, born on Oct. 13, 2011 at Bridgton Hospital. Allison joins Maddison Brown, age 6, and Abigail Manchester, 3. Maternal grandparents: Yvonne Mitchell of Bridgton and John Haley of Brownfield. Paternal grandparents: Dana and Linda Manchester of Casco. Great-grandparents: Barbara Gilbert of Bridgton and June Haley of Bridgton.

Sarah K. Hendrik and Adam K. Sargent of Brownfield, have a son, Daniel Douglas Sargent, born on Oct. 18, 2011 at Bridgton Hospital. Daniel joins Addisyn Sargent, age 5. Maternal grandparent: Susan Hendrik of Portland. Paternal grandparent: Nelson Sargent of Brunswick.

Nancy K. Weiner and Joshua L. Savage of Bridgton, have a son, Lucas Mathieu Savage, born on Oct. 29, 2011 at Bridgton Hospital. Maternal grandparents: Andrew and Colleen Weiner of Bridgton. Paternal grandparents: Dolly and Kerry-Lee Savage of Topsham.

Elizabeth A. Hicks and Michael B. Fecteau of Casco, have a son, Kaden Arthur Fecteau, born on Nov. 1, 2011 at Bridgton Hospital. Kaden joins Tyler, age 11, and Victoria, 6. Maternal grandparents: Norman Hicks of Fryeburg and Jolene Paige of Grottoes, Va. Paternal grandparents: Steve Fecteau of Casco and Barbara Mastroianni of Casco. Great-grandparents: Pauline Benson of Bridgton, Lillian Chapman of Brownfield, the late Harold Richardson, Ida Fectueau of Windham, Lauraett Baggett of Sunset City Center, Fla. BIRTHS, Page B

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Church youth serving spaghetti Don’t forget the spaghetti supper that the United Church of Christ Youth Group planned for Saturday, Nov. 12 starting at 5 p.m. The menu is spaghetti, bread, salad, dessert and beverage. The cost is $6 per person.

Don’t forget Lovell’s 4th annual Battle of the Bowls: Chili Challenge, taking place on Sunday, Nov. 13, at the Center Lovell Fire House from noon to 2 p.m. Don’t worry, Patriots fans, the team plays that night.

This is a fun event, so drop in, try the chili, and increase the bank account of Lovell Friends Helping Friends.

The Lovell United Church of Christ has been undergoing major renovations. To raise funds, the church is trying a unique way of adding to the Operation Renovation fund.

They will be sponsoring an Online Holiday Auction via the Internet.

Beginning on Sunday, Nov. 13 until 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, the website www.lovellucc.org will offer up bargain items for the bidding of the public. All the items up for bid are being donated by local artisans, vendors, individuals, artists and business.

Most items will be in a holiday theme for early shopping.

To offer a bid, go to the website and follow the auction instructions. To donate an item for the auction, contact the church at 925-1321 or e-mail lucc@fairpoint.net The Lovell Church will hold its annual Snowflake Fair on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This fair gives everyone the opportunity to buy the important holiday decorations, like fresh balsam wreaths, berry bowls and fir pillows. There will also be baked goods, holiday gifts, a Christmas boutique and treasures for any taste.

There also will be a raffle of a twin-size afghan made of donated granny squares, and put together by Lois Brown.

There will also be a raffle of a Thanksgiving dinner basket with all the fixings. The Girl Scouts will be in charge of a luncheon.

Shop ‘till you drop, then have lunch; it’s a wonderful way to spend a morning.

The Pumpkin Carving at the Center Lovell Market was a huge success, with about 22 youngsters and parents rolling their sleeves up to use their creativity to make a special pumpkin. Thanks go to Tripp Turner for getting the pumpkins and holding the event.

They sat in chairs along the wall of the VFW Hall with a grim look, or maybe a look of concentration, on these 16 faces of the adult exercise class, Vitality & You. This was the day their leader, Michael Mendonca, would put them through the University of California fitness test for seniors ages 60 and over.

Groans were heard, then laughter, as the list was read of what was expected. The most moans were heard when Mendonca told them they had to march in place for two minutes, getting the knees up as close to their hips as possible. Imagine the surprise of the class when most of those whining struggled for those last few seconds — and did it.

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HIRAM — Soldiers Memorial Library is co-sponsoring a Job Search Resources Workshop on Friday, Nov. 18 at Bonney Memorial Library, Cornish, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants may register at either library.

Soldiers Library is also facilitating a Statewide Book Club on the book The Healing of America by New York Times best-selling author T.R. Reid.

The discussion will be held at the library on Saturday, Dec.10 from 1 to 3 p.m. Participants may borrow a copy from the library when available, or purchase their own copy independently or through the library.

Participants will have an

Senior holiday trip

Join Casco and Naples Recreation for a Senior Holiday Trip on Friday, Dec. 16 to the Maine Mall in South Portland, including shopping, lunch and a holiday show.

Sit back and enjoy holiday music while traveling in a custom coach to South Portland, where the first stop is the Maine Mall. Then enjoy lunch at the HomeTown Buffet, followed by a trip to Merrill Auditorium in Portland to see The Magic of Christmas.

The bus leaves the American Legion on Route 11 in Naples at 9:15 a.m., and returns at 6 p.m.

Cost is $45 for residents, $65 for non-residents (taken only if space is available), which includes the bus trip, lunch and the show. Deadline for registration is Friday, Nov. 30; contact Beth Latsey in Casco at 6274187 or Harvey Price in Naples at 693-6364.

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Registration at the library is recommended. Look for more information at www.getbettermaine.org or call 625-4650.

The library now has available free access to ancestry. com (library edition). Monday Knotty Knitters meets weekly from noon to 2 p.m. New members are always welcome.

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The Bridgton Lakes Region Rotary club is holding its annual Citrus Sale beginning now until Sunday, Nov. 13. Orders may be picked up the second week of December. Those who order will be notified for pickup.

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Fair meeting Nov. 13 WATERFORD — The next meeting of the Waterford World’s Fair will be held at the Waterford Town office on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. All members, directors and anyone interested in the Fair are encouraged to attend this meeting to hear the results of the Fryeburg Fair Food booth and the financial status of the fair.

Also, it is time to make sure everything at the fairgrounds has been taken care of for winter. There are still a few spots available for winter storage of boats and campers; those interested may call President Dana Hemingway at 595-2430 for more information.

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served basis. Last year over 40 crafters participated.

Christmas Comes to Casco Village CASCO — Over a dozen vendors will display many unique and wonderful items at Casco Village Church United Church of Christ “Christmas in the Village” fair on Saturday, Nov. 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Take a horse-drawn wagon ride starting at the library through the Village, while enjoying hot chocolate and coffee courtesy of Casco Village Library and The Good Life Market. There will also be a lobster roll and corn chowder luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1:30

p.m. There’ll be wreaths, handmade crafts, baked goods, fudge and confections, antiques and collectibles, lobster rolls and corn chowder, awesome raffle items, new and gently used clothing, jewelry, cosmetics, Christmas decorations, aprons and cookbooks and a cookie walk. The church is located at 941 Meadow Road (Route 121) in Casco Village.

BRAG Fundraising Craft Fair CASCO — There will be a craft fair and kids activities on Saturday, Nov. 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Casco Community Center. Call 627-7380 to reserve a table for $20; fees go to BRAG and the Laurie A. Carter-Bergen Memorial Fund.

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There will be services on the Naples Village Green at 11:11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day. I’m sure there will be more services in surrounding towns.

If you can’t make one, just take a minute and give thanks to our veterans that fought and gave their lives, or who were injured or who fight now for our freedom. If you see a veteran, give him or her a hug. God Bless them all. Canada also observes this day as Remembrance Day for all of our Canadian-born folks.

There will be a dart shoot on Sunday, Nov.13 at the American Legion to benefit Kevin Gilson.

He was badly injured in an automobile accident. Doors open at noon, and the play starts at 1 p.m.

Congratulations to Joanna Moore for winning the Channel 6 WCSH-TV “6 Who Care” award for doing all she does for CrossWalk Community Outreach, with the Food Basket and Kyrie’s Kitchen. Not to mention all the other good deeds she does. She will be getting things going for Thanksgiving dinner at the Naples Town Hall gym on Thursday, Nov. 24.

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(Continued from Page B) Jessica (Conyngham) and Mark D. Priola of Casco, have a son, James Carson Priola, born on Oct. 19, 2011 at Bridgton Hospital. James joins Aria Elizabeth, age 3. Maternal grandparents: Allison Waffield of Harrison and Jon Whitney of Harrison.

Paternal grandparents: Sheila Priola of Poland and the late James Priola. Great-grandparents: Mary and Carson Haffield of Quebec, Canada and Eileen O’Sullivan of Poland.

Heidi L. (Hackett) and Jeffrey S. Buckley of Naples, have a son, Cody Donald Buckley, born on Nov. 1, 2011. Cody joins Jacob, age 3, and Liam, 1. Maternal grandparents: Debi Duchaine of Madison and Art Hackett of Spring Hill, Fla. Paternal grandparents: Larry and Diane Buckley of Concord. Great-Grandparent: Arnold Wood of Casco.

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Don’t forget, Veterans Day services will be held by the Fryeburg/Lovell VFW Post #6783 on Friday, Nov. 11. The members will begin with a gathering at the WW I Memorial on River Road and Route 113 in East Conway at 11 a.m. Then, a service to be held at Bradley Memorial Park in Fryeburg will begin at 11:30 a.m. From Fryeburg, the assembly will gather at the Lovell Village Memorial, next to the library at 12:15 p.m. After the service in Lovell, those attending are invited to attend a public lunch as guests of the VFW at the hall on Smarts Hill Road.

The New Suncook Pequawket Kids Association annual “Lights on After School” event was highly successful, with over 70plus members of the community attending. The evening included the voting for the scarecrow entries.

Those having entries were Charlotte Ackerman, Reilly Brown, Jordan Smith, Payton Davidson, Haley Harrison, Riley and Maisie Corbridge, Lydia Andrews and Tyler Day. After the voting, the prize of free tuition for the winter PKA session went to Riley and Maisie Corbridge. All entrants should be congratulated for taking part.

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Mother Nature has had a few nice days for us this week but don’t get too comfortable, as she will bring back the cold weather soon.

Hunters: please, please be careful when out in the woods.

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(Continued from Page B) were laughing so hard they were breathing hard at the end.

The purpose of these different stretching and endurance tests is to hopefully reflect improvements when the same tests are repeated in the spring. Do we take our exercise seriously — you bet. All who take part appreciate the opportunity to have the rec department sponsor these classes.

Do you like to get up early on a cool autumn morning? If so, join those who are taking part in the 6th annual Gasping Gobbler 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, Nov. 19 at the Lovell Athletic Field at 10 a.m. The deadline for the entry fee of $12 is Tuesday, Nov. 15. After that, until race day, the entry fee is $15. There is a family rate available.

There are seven male/female categories: 14 & under, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 and over. Turkeys will be awarded to the First Place Male and Female Runner, the First Place Walker and the Middle of the Pack. For the runners, there will be free bakery items and drinks. For those watchers, there will a hot lunch of soups and stews available for a donation.

All race proceeds will benefit Lovell Recreation Department youth. For more information, contact Stan Tupaj at 925-1500.

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BALDWIN Nov. 12 — Christmas Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., West Baldwin United Methodist Church, Rte. 113.

BRIDGTON Nov. 10 — Registrations due for Youth Basketball Program. FMI: 647-8786.

Nov. 10, 17 — Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club, 7:15 a.m., Alliance Church.

Nov. 10-25 — Pottery exhibit by guest artist Kathy McGreavy, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-S, Gallery 302, 112 Main St. FMI: 647-2787.

Nov. 10 — The Gathering Place Support Group, noon, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 92 Sweden Rd. Nov. 10, 17 — Karate Afterschool Program, 3:20 to 4:20 p.m., Stevens Brook Elementary School.

Nov. 10, 17 — Tai Chi Maine set practice, 3:45 to 5 p.m., Town Hall.

Nov. 11 — Historical tour through Pondicherry Park, meet 9 a.m. at Bob Dunning Bridge. FMI: 647-4352.

Nov. 11, 14, 16, 18 — Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 to 10 a.m., Town Hall. FMI: 647-2402.

Nov. 11 — Veterans Day Service, 11 a.m., Monument, Post Office Square.

Nov. 11 — Veterans Day Lunch free for vets and families, 12:30 p.m., Masonic Hall, Rte. 117.

Nov. 11 — Easy Riders Snowmobile Club meeting/potluck, 5:30 p.m., Community Center.

Nov. 12 — Annual Craft Fair by Ladies Guild, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., First Congregational Church.

Nov. 12, 19 — Bridgton Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Community Center. FMI: 452-2772.

Nov. 12 — Sleigh Bell Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., United Methodist Church.

Nov. 12 — National Gaming Day events, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., library.

Nov. 12 — Make a fun turkey craft with Carole, ages 5-10, 11 a.m. to noon, library. Pre-registration, limit 10. FMI: 647-2572.

Nov. 12, 19 — Table Tennis, 1 to 4 p.m., Town Hall.

Nov. 12 — Oven-fried chicken dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m., United Methodiist Church.

Nov. 14 — Tot Time, 10 a.m., No. Bridgton Library.

Nov. 14 — Knitting Circle, 11 a.m., No. Bridgton Library.

Nov. 14 — Golden Oldies Lunch Bunch, noon, Punkin Valley Restaurant, Rte. 302.

Nov. 14 — Cribbage, 2 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 92 Sweden Rd. Nov. 14 — G.E.A.R. Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Community Center.

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

Nov. 15 — Chickadee Quilters, 10 a.m., Community Center.

Nov. 15 — Youth Basketball Open Gym for grades 3-6, 3-5 p.m.,

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HARRISON Nov. 11 — Veterans Day Public Supper, vets eat free, social time 4:15-5 p.m., supper 5 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Post, Waterford Rd. Nov. 12 — Dance for 21+ with Cold Blue Steel, 8 p.m. to midnight, VFW Post, Rte. 35. Cost: $10.

Nov. 13 — VFW Breakfast, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., VFW Hall, Waterford Rd. Nov. 14 — Coed Adult Pickup Basketball, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Harrison Elementary School gym.

Nov. 15 — American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Harrison Congregational Church, Main St. FMI: 1-800-RED-CROSS. Nov. 15 — Coed Teen Pickup Basketball, 6-8 p.m., Harrison Elementary School gym.

Nov. 17 — Third Degree with Turkey Supper by Crooked River Lodge #152, dinner 6 p.m., meeting 7:30 p.m., lodge, Bolsters Mills Rd. LOVELL Nov. 10 — Cooking with Herbs with Dona Forke, 1 p.m., library.

FMI: 925-3177.

Nov. 11 — Veterans Day Services 12:15 p.m., Lovell Village Memorial next to library, lunch to follow, VFW, Smarts Hill Rd. Nov. 12 — Spaghetti Supper by Lovell UCC Youth Group, 5 p.m., church.

Nov. 13-Dec. 11 — Online Auction to benefit renovations at Lovell United Church of Christ, ends 9 a.m. Dec. 11, visit www.lovellucc.org Nov. 13 — Chili Challenge: Battle of the Bowls, noon to 2 p.m., Center Lovell Fire House. FMI: 9251500.

Nov. 14 — Preschool Storytime, 10 to 11 a.m., library.

Nov. 14 — Adult Book Discussion Group, The Wilderness from Chamberlain Farm: A Story of Hope for the American Wild by Dean Bennett, library.

Nov. 14 — Mouse Paint Storytime, 2:45 to 4 p.m., library.

Nov. 16 — Charlotte’s Web, 2:45 to 4 p.m., library.

Nov. 17 — Lovell Invasive Plant Prevention Committee informational meeting, 7 to 9 p.m., library.

Nov. 19 — Snowflake Holiday Fair, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lovell United Church of Christ, Rte. 5.

Nov. 19 — 6th annual Gasping Gobbler 5K Walk & Run, 10 a.m., Lovell Athletic Fields, Smarts Hill Rd. FMI: 925-1500.

Nov. 19 — Silent Auction by New Suncook School PTA, doors open 4 p.m., drawings begin 6 p.m.

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NAPLES Nov. 10, 17 — Musical Storytime, 10:30 a.m., library. FMI: 693-6841.

Nov. 10, 17 — Pajama Storytime, 6 p.m., library. FMI: 693-6841.

Nov. 10-13 — You Can’t Take It With You, by Lake Region Drama Club, 7 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sat.

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Nov. 12, 13 — Old Fashioned Christmas Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Windham Historical Society, Windham Center Rd. Nov. 12, 19 — Beginning Knitters, 10 to 11 a.m., Soldiers Memorial Library, Hiram. FMI: 6254650.

Nov. 12 — Car seat safety inspections, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Norway Fire Department. FMI: 743-1562, ext. 6951.

Nov. 12 — Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club square dance, 7 to 10 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, 100 Pine St., So. Paris. FMI: 782-4050.

Nov. 16 — Knotty Knitters, noon to 2 p.m., Soldiers Memorial Library, 85 Main St., Hiram. FMI: 625-4650.

Nov. 17 — Blithe Spirit by Poland Players, 7 p.m., Dr. Robert Wall Theater, 1457 Maine St., Poland.

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Nov. 18 — Job Search Resources Workshop, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bonney Memorial Library, Cornish. FMI: 625-4650.

Nov. 18-20 — Wizard of Oz, 7 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 4 p.m. Sun., Windham Performing Arts Center, 406 Gray Rd. FMI: 893-1742.

Nov. 19 — Free infant CPR class, 8:30 to 10 a.m., Harper Conference Center, Ripley Bldg., 193 Main St., Norway. FMI: 743-1562, ext. 380.

Nov. 20 — Dance by Mt. Washington Valley Stompers, 2 to 4 p.m., American Legion Hall, Tasker Hill, Conway, N.H. FMI: 603-4475527, 603-694-2098. ##### AREA FOOD PANTRIES BRIDGTON — Bridgton Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Methodist Church, 98 Main St. FMI: 647-4476.

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

CASCO — Casco Food Pantry, 6 to 7 p.m. third Mondays, Casco Alliance Church.

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

FRYEBURG — Food Pantry, Fryeburg Assembly of God, by appointment, 8 Drift Rd. FMI: 9353129.

NAPLES — Naples Food Pantry, 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, United Methodist Church, Village Green, FMI: 838-9045; The Food Basket and Kyrie’s Kitchen, 1st & 3rd Mondays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Naples Town Hall gym, FMI: 615-3226.

RAYMOND — Raymond Food Pantry, 4-6 p.m., 2nd & 4th

Thursdays, Lake Region Baptist Church, 1273 Main St. FMI: 2325830.

SEBAGO — Sebago Food Pantry and Clothes Closet, Nazarene Church, Rte. 114, 4th Tuesdays, 9 to 11 a.m.; clothes closet Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

Wednesdays, Standish Town Hall, Rte. 35.

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

CASCO Monday through Saturday — Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., Clyde Bailey Drop In Center, 224 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302).

Thursday — Alcoholics Anonymous, Ladies Step-Meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., beginners welcome. Clyde Bailey Center, 224 Roosevelt Trail, (Rte. 302) So. Casco.

Sunday — Al Anon Family Groups, 6:30 p.m. Clyde Bailey Center, 224 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302), So. Casco.

HARRISON Sunday — Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., Harrison Congregational Church, corner Route 117 and Dawes Hill Road.

NAPLES Thursday — Al Anon, 7:30 p.m.

Beginners Meeting, 7:45 p.m. Open Meeting, Naples Methodist Church, Village Green, side door entrance down stairs.

NO. CONWAY, N.H. Wednesday — Adult Children of Alcoholics (& other dysfunctions), 7:30 p.m., Ste. B, Eastern Slope Inn, 2760 White Mtn. Highway, No. Conway, N.H. Friday — Al-Anon, 8 p.m., Gibson Center, Grove St. & White Mtn. Hwy, No. Conway, N.H. WATERFORD Thursday — Adult Children of Alcoholics, 10 a.m., library.

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Nov. 11 — Veterans Day Services, 11:11 a.m., Naples Village Green, followed by lunch at American Legion, Rte. 11.

Nov. 11, 14, 16, 18 — Step Into Fitness Indoor Walking Program, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Lake Region High School. FMI: 647-3116.

Nov. 12 — Ho Ho Sale by Edes Falls Sewing Circle, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Edes Falls Community Hall.

Nov. 12 — Christmas Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., American Legion Hall, Rte. 11. FMI: 693-6016.

Nov. 12 — CPR/AED training, 10 a.m., library. FMI: 693-6841.

Nov. 13, 20 — Flag Football, 10 a.m. to noon, Plummer Field, off Rte. 11.

Nov. 13 — Dart Shoot-out benefit for Kevin Gilson, doors open noon, play starts 1 p.m., American Legion, Rte. 11.

Nov. 15 — Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m., library. FMI: 693-6841.

Nov. 15 — Teen Book Club, library.

Nov. 16 — Adult Book Group, Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese, 1:30 p.m., library.

Nov. 16 — Wine tasting benefit for LRHS Project Graduation, 7 to 9 p.m., Merced’s, 770 Roosevelt Trl. FMI: 329-6555.

Nov. 18 — Lip Sync Contest for students & staff, 7 p.m., Lake Region High School. Registration deadline Nov. 11.

Nov. 18 — Deadline for ordering home-baked pies from the Naples Lions Club; call 693-6365; pickup Nov. 22.

Nov. 20 — Spaghetti Dinner benefit for Kevin Gilson, noon to 5 p.m., American Legion, Rte. 11.

RAYMOND Nov. 14 — Raymond-Casco Historical Society program on penny rugs by Elizabeth Bullen, 6:30 p.m., Raymond Public Safety Bldg., 1443 Roosevelt Trl. FMI: 655-2438.

Nov. 14 — Pajama Storytime, 6:30 p.m., library.

SEBAGO Nov. 10-19 — Orders taken by library for pumpkin or apple pies, pickup Nov. 23, call 787-2321.

WATERFORD Nov. 13 — Waterford World’s Fair meeting, 2 p.m., Waterford Town Hall. FMI: 595-2430.

Nov. 17 — Community Potluck Supper, 6 p.m., Wilkins Community House, Waterford Flat.

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Nov. 12 — Birthday Celebration for SMH Family Birthplace infants, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Harper Conference Center, Ripley Bldg., 193 Main St., Norway. FMI: 7431562, ext 138.

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Nov. 15 — Mad Science, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m., Stevens Brook Elementary School.

Nov. 15 — Mushers Bowl meeting, 5 p.m., Community Center.

Nov. 15 — NAMI Support Group, 7 p.m., Community Center.

Nov. 16 — Gathering Place Support Group, noon, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 92 Sweden Rd. Nov. 16 — Senior Thanksgiving Dinner, noon, Methodist Church.

Nov. 16 — Bible Study, 6 p.m., Community Center.

Nov. 17 — Chickadee Quilters, Back Basting by Paula Pelzer, 7 p.m., Community Center.

Nov. 18 — Parkinson’s Support Group, 10 a.m., Community Center.

Nov. 18 — Observing the Weather on Mt. Washington with Jeff DeRosa, 7 p.m., LEA, 230 Main St. Nov. 19 — Community Center Christmas Craft Fair to benefit BRAG Complex, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Community Center, Depot St. FMI: 627-7380.

Nov. 19 — Ladies Day Out, free gifts, deals at over 20 Bridgton businesses. FMI: Jessica, Firefly Boutique, 647-3672.

Nov. 19 — Fall Family Fun Day

by Equine Journeys, noon to 3:30 p.m., Ring Farm, 551 Upper Ridge Rd. FMI: 647-8475.

BROWNFIELD Nov. 16 ­ — Playgroup, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Community Center.

Nov. 19 — Dance with Full Circle, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Brownfield Lions Den, Rtes. 5 & 113. FMI: 935-2911, 935-4617.

CASCO Nov. 12 — Vendredi Club of Casco craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Casco Community Center.

Nov. 15 — Storytime with Michelle Brenner, 10:30 a.m., library.

Nov. 17 — Resource Fair for the long-term unemployed, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Crooked River Adult and Community Education Center, Rte. 11.

DENMARK Nov. 12 — Mollyockett Chorus presents Sentimental Journey, 7 p.m., Denmark Arts Center, 50 W. Main St., Rte. 160.

Nov. 14 — Denmark Historical Society business meeting, 7 p.m., lower level, library.

FRYEBURG Nov. 11 — Veterans Day Service, 11:30 a.m., Bradley Memorial Park.

Nov. 11-13 — Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,

by Fryeburg Academy All School Musical, 7:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy. FMI: 935-9232.

Nov. 14 — American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 5 p.m., Gibson Recreation Center, 745 Main St. Nov. 14 — Fryeburg Bridge, 12:30 p.m., Legion Hall, Bradley St. Nov. 15 — Fryeburg Business Assn., 6 p.m., Fryeburg Fairgrounds.

FMI: 441-8170.

Nov. 19 — Star in the East Craft Fair by Pythagorean Chapter #169, Order of the Eastern Star, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Masonic Hall, Portland St. Nov. 19 — Christmas Cupboard

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Fryeburg business socials

AUCTION PART OF OPERATION RENOVATION — The Lovell United Church of Christ will be holding an online auction from Nov. 13 to Dec. 11, to raise funds to renovate the historic building.

Church planning online auction

LOVELL — The Lovell United Church of Christ is planning an online auction, starting on Nov. 13 and ending promptly at 9 a.m. on Dec. 11.

This will be an exciting event, with many excellent items offered. Be forewarned that the bidding will get very active and increasingly exciting as the closing hour approaches! To participate, go to the new website of the Lovell UCC, (www.lovellucc. org), click on “Events” and then link to the auction site for directions. Items to be auctioned will include antiques, paintings, jewelry, books, ser-

vices ranging from gourmet dinners, home-baked breads, a boat ride around Kezar Lake including lunch, or a sunset cruise, and many more goods and services.

This will conclude a major fundraising effort, “Operation Renovation,” to repair the steeple, re-shingle the roof of the classroom extension, and replace the vestry floor, which was discovered to be rotting.

The active Youth Group will hold a Spaghetti Supper on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 5 p.m.

The cost is $6 per person.

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FRYEBURG — The Fryeburg Business Association’s October business social event was a great success at the Norway Savings Bank on Main Street in Fryeburg.

Jeffrey McLellan and the Asset Management Group welcomed FBA members and the public with an open bar and food catered by the Oxford House.

Over two dozen business owners and associates were present and enjoyed an informative presentation from the Asset Management Group.

Mark your calendars for Monday, Nov. 21, when a social will be hosted from 5 to 7 p.m. by the Hastings Law Firm at 376 Main Street in Fryeburg.

Given the time of year they ask that attendees consider bringing a donation for the Brownfield Food Pantry (canned or boxed), which the pantry will give out to those in need at Christmas time.

This will be a catered evening of refreshments as well as door prizes, and a shared story of their long history in the town of Fryeburg.

The Fryeburg Business Association Socials will end the year on Wednesday, Dec. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. with a social hosted by the all new “Dream it…Create it Studios” formerly known as “Carol Hanson Art” on Portland Street. This is a cooperative boutique with working art studios featuring artists Carol Hanson, Ivy Jordan and Maxine Z. Wolfe.

They will have assorted refreshments and hors d’oeuvres as well as fun surprises to share.

The FBA’s November business meeting at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds is at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15. For more information or to become a member, visit www.fryeburgbusiness.com

‘KNIGHTS’ SUPPORT — Linda Hutchinson, treasurer and trustee of Mother Seton House, accepts a check from David Roy, Maine Knights of Columbus State treasurer.

Mother Seton gets donation

FRYEBURG — The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church hall was the scene of a delicious, sell-out benefit baked fish dinner, sponsored by the North Conway, N.H. Council #7575 and Bridgton/Fryeburg Council #11376 Knights of Columbus.

Both groups and the Knights of Windham Council #10020 united in their wholehearted support of Mother Seton House (MSH).

The menu was prepared by Knights of Council #11376

under the direction of fellow Brother Paul Charpentier, who happens to hold his doctorate degree in culinary arts. Special guests were Frank and Jean Pease, Pro-Life chairmen for Maine.

Ed Cochran, district deputy for District 20 in Maine, previously presented MSH as a candidate for the Maine State Charity Fund Award. David Roy, Knights of Columbus Maine State treasurer, delivered a check for $2,565.

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Phil Gabardi, co-chairman for the Lions/Knights Oct. 1 Golf Tournament, presented a check for $2,400.

Other amounts recently donated included $301 in donations from the tournament, $276.52 from an earlier Bridgton benefit supper and $1,100 net proceeds from the Fryeburg benefit supper.

MSH Director Cyndi Broyer said, “Knights recognize that their mission, and their faith in God, compels them to action.

They believe there is no better way to experience love and compassion than by helping those in need, a call they have answered by the many ways in which they have shown their support of Mother Seton House.”

Mother Seton House is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization giving support to pregnant women, new mothers and infants in need. Fryeburg and SETON, Page B

CALLING ALL LRHS STUDENTS AND STAFF TO

BRING OUT THE STAR IN YOU! ANNOUNCING THE FIRST EVER‰

Lip Sync Contest Event

TO BE HELD AT LRHS FRIDAY, NOV. 18TH AT 7:00 P.M.

Big prizes will be awarded by the judging panel. 1st Prize † $100, 2nd Prize † $75, 3rd Prize † $50.

T-Shirts will be awarded for Best Choreography and Best Costume. Gather your Friends, or decide to go Solo! Hit the stage and live the dream of performing in front of a live audience!

All performers are invited to register online. Fee is $10 per act. Rehearsal to be held at LRHS Thursday, Nov. 17th at 7:00 p.m. Bring CD with one song only (clean lyrics only, please!).

A vast array of tempting sandwiches, desserts, and other refreshments will be served.

Come support the performers, and enjoy an evening of fun entertainment!

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Christmas Outreach

Library bakers

SEBAGO — Hate to make pies for Thanksgiving?

Spaulding Memorial Library in Sebago has some bakers who are willing and ready to make your pumpkin or apple pies this year!

The library will be taking orders from now until Saturday, Nov. 19. There is a limited number of bakers, and that means a limited number of pies! So, get your orders in soon! Pie pick up will be Wednesday, Nov. 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you need to make other arrangements, please call the library at 787-2321 and the library will try to accommodate your schedule! Pies will cost $12 each.

A date to keep in mind is Sunday, Dec. 11. SML will be holding its Annual Cookie Walk from 3 to 5 p.m. Come and fill a box (or more than one!) with many choices of delicious cookies, have refreshments and get into the holiday spirit! A small box will cost $5 and a large box $10. Remember you have to be able to close the top!

These make great gifts; share a box with family or friends; or keep them all for yourself!

Resource fair for unemployed CASCO — Coastal Counties Workforce, Inc. and SADs 61 and 72 Adult and Community Education are co-sponsoring a resource fair for the long-term unemployed on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Crooked River Adult and Community Education Center located at 1437 Poland Spring Road in Casco.

They will provide information, resources, and skills to those seeking a job and have been unable to secure employRESOURCE, Page B

Seton

(Continued from Page B) surrounding communities in both Maine and New Hampshire are served.

Donations in any amount are gratefully accepted by mail to Mother Seton House, Inc., P.O. Box 673, Fryeburg, ME 04037, or by direct deposit to any Norway Saving Bank, or via Paypal at www.mothersetonhouse.com For further information, please e-mail Director Cyndi Broyer at info@mothersetonhouse.com

Services

(Continued from Page B) then don’t shoot.

Don’t forget the Edes Falls Sewing Circle’s Ho Ho Christmas Sale on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. There’ll be baked goods and crafts and a luncheon at the Edes Falls Community Hall.

The American Legion Auxiliary is also holding a Christmas craft and bake sale that Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Luncheon will be served as well. Lots of folks will have their wares to show and sell — it’s only 45 days until Christmas Eve.

Gaming

(Continued from Page B) Community Center.

A Sleigh Bell Bazaar will be held on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bridgton United Methodist Church.

Come make a fun turkey craft with Carol on Saturday, Nov. 12 at the library from 11 a.m. to noon. Pre-registration is required, limit is 10 children ages 5-10. For more information, call 647-2572.

An oven-fried chicken dinner will be served on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Methodist Church.

To all my many, many friends, stay well and happy and have a good week with many blessings.

November 10, 2011, The Bridgton News, Page B

NAPLES — Christmas is quickly approaching and CrossWalk Community Outreach needs your help.

Since C r o s s Wa l k Community Outreach started in 2008, its mission is to spread the holiday cheer to deployed troops and their families at this special time of year, and to remember those who have just returned from active duty as a way to say “thank you” from

Telling Tails

LAST STEP — Ann Burns prepares to sew the “Made with Tender Loving Care” Project Linus label onto each quilt before it is distributed, which indicates “Providing security through blankets.”

Grange sews for Project Linus SEBAGO — Eight “Knit Wits” met at the Sebago Center Community Church on Friday to create quilts and blankets for the Project Linus Program of Cumberland County.

The event was organized by the “Knit Wits” of Maple Grove Grange as part of their Community Service program.

Maine State Grange representatives Karen Flagg, CWA director, and newly-elected Maine State Grange Ceres,

Debbie Ivers, joined the group as well as other Grange friends.

While three attendees were manning the sewing machines, others tied previously prepared quilt tops with filler and backing, added binding or created a self-fabric fringe to fleece blankets.

Support for the activity was provided by local businesses, Jordan’s Store, The Whistle Stop and 4 Seasons Variety,

with donations of lunch items for the volunteers.

The group’s effort will provide 12 youth of Maine with a “blanket hug” when misfortune steps into their lives.

To learn more about the Project Linus program, contact any Maple Grove Grange member, State CWA committee members, or Melodie Provost, coordinator the Project Linus Cumberland County Chapter of the national organization.

(Continued from Page B) Telling Tails’ monthly training schedules are printed on recycled paper and they are going “green” wherever it is possible within the business. Most of their communication with clients is through e-mail and Web-based advertising and networking.

Telling Tails Training Center at 285 Main Street in Fryeburg has been open since February 2008 by Crocker who created a full-service dog training center with two large, fully matted training rooms. Crocker’s vision for Telling Tails was to help people develop greater partnerships with their dogs, by providing a wide variety of quality class offerings. Her more recent vision was to provide those classes in an environmentally safe place.

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all of us.

Every year at Christmas, CrossWalk provides a holiday basket of goodies and Christmas presents for these families and individuals.

CrossWalk’s goal this holiday season is to find Lake Region families who live in the community who may have deployed family members still on active duty serving in the military, and to reach out to their families too.

If you know of any military family in the Lake Region towns of Naples, Sebago, Casco, Harrison or Sebago that could use some holiday cheer, please call CrossWalk at 6153226 or e-mail to crosswalkoutreach@yahoo.com Help CrossWalk continue this wonderful tradition for our local heroes and their families.

Arts & Crafts Show Nov. 12th • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Four Winds Healing Arts Center 719 No. High St. (Rt. 302) Bridgton, Maine 04009 Featuring a variety of artisans displaying photography, organic skincare, jewelry, hand-sewn items and much more!

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Ladies Day Out supports businesses On Saturday, Nov. 19, local businesses in Bridgton are coming together for a “Ladies Day Out”. This will be the fourth event in three years put on by the business community.

Over 20 shops, including Firefly Boutique, Renys, The Cool Moose and Beth’s Kitchen Café, will be offering free gifts, complimentary sweet treats, discounts and much more. In addition to promoting business to the area, several of the establishments will be raising money to support Family Crisis Services’ Bridgton’s Children’s Fund.

“It is also an opportunity for retailers to give back to the community and forge a better relationship between local businesses and our community,” said Jessica Jones,

Resource

(Continued from Page B) ment. This event will feature more than 20 exhibitors who are anxious to provide a helping hand to the long-term unemployed. Included in the exhibitors are several employers that are currently accepting applications. Workshops on resumes, interviewing techniques, online applications, and financial health will be occurring throughout the day.

Home Health Visiting Nurses will provide 100 flu shots at no cost, and more than a dozen door prizes have been generously donated by area businesses. Childcare is available on-site at the center, a licensed facility, at no charge to resource fair attendees. There is ample parking and no cost to attend.

Firefly Boutique owner and organizer of the Bridgton Ladies Day Out event.

During the event on Nov. 19, the Corn Shop Trading Co. will be hosting a toy drive for people to donate new toys for families in need during the holidays, as well as donating a percentage of their sales to the fund. Firefly Boutique, the Magic Lantern Theater, Morning Dew Natural Foods, William Perry Cigar Lounge, and Winterford Gallery are all participating in donating a percentage of their sales from the event to the Children’s Fund. The Noble House will also be raffling off certificates to enjoy one of their fabulous breakfasts and the proceeds will be donated to the fund. Women in Balance and Party Insanity are showing their support by donating funds to the program and giving backpacks to children who are in need.

“This is a great event for people in the Lake Region Community. We are so excited that many of the local businesses have come out to support Family Crisis Services and the families we serve in this area,” said Lois Reckitt, executive director of Family Crisis Services.

Family Crisis Services is the local domestic violence project that covers Cumberland and Sagadahoc Counties. If you are being hurt by someone you love or know someone who is, reach out for help by contacting a trained advocate at: 1-866-834-4357 or visit Family Crisis Services website at www.familycrisis. org

Brownfield Lions dance Nov. 19

BROWNFIELD — Music by the band Full Circle will be featured at a dance on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the Brownfield Lions Den on Routes 5 and 113 in Brownfield.

The BYOB dance is for adults 21 and older, and admission is $10 a person. There will be a 50/50 raffle as well as a bottle raffle, and proceeds will benefit the Brownfield Lions Community Projects Fund. For more information or reservations, call Trudy at 935-4617 or Earl at 935-2911.

Church auction

(Continued from Page B) Holiday Fair will be held in the newly-renovated vestry on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be baked goods, fresh balsam wreaths and partridge berry bowls, gifts and crafts, and a “Treasure Table” overflowing with antiques and collectibles.

The Lovell United Church of Christ, which some call “the little church by the side of the road,” is a vital part not only of the Lovell community, but of Stoneham, Stow, Sweden and Fryeburg. The church is home to Harvest Suppers, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Summer Fairs, Holiday Fairs, Vacation Bible School, support of the Sweden and Brownfield Food Banks, Prayer Shawl Ministry and Shoe Box Ministry. What’s the Shoe Box Ministry? Shoeboxes are collected, filled with practical gifts, and lovingly wrapped and sent to the island communities off the coast of Maine at Christmas. There is a lot going on at “the little church by the side of the road.” The Sunday Service starts at 10:30 a.m., with Sunday School preceding it, starting at 9 a.m.

Reverend Alison Andrea

Jacobs was called as pastor on Jan. 1, after the untimely death of former pastor Ron Ashworth. On Sept. 11, she was formally installed by covenant. Assisting in the service were members of the Maine Conference United Church of Christ, and the Oxford-Union Association, including Darren Morgan, Mickie Shibles, George Kimball and Dick Bennett. Music was provided

by Virginia Wilder Cross (harp) and Joe Jacobs (piano), and the choir, directed and accompanied by Elsa Newhouse. It was an exciting celebration that is destined to breathe even more life into the church.

Potluck Advent Suppers will be held on Sundays Nov. 27 and Dec. 4 starting at 5:30 p.m. in the vestry.

The Handbell Choir will entertain following the Dec. 4 supper.

On Dec. 11, there will be a potluck luncheon following the Sunday service, at which time there will be the conclusion of both the Stewardship Campaign and the Capital Campaign, as the auction closes that morning at 9 a.m. sharp!

Wish granted

(Continued from Page B) long-term care residents realize their hopes and dreams at any age, despite health challenges.

MHCA member facilities submit requests to the program on behalf of their residents, but ideas and wishes must be meaningful to the resident and come specifically from them.

Examples of dreams are relationship-based wishes or lifelong aspirations like learning to dance, riding in a racecar, riding in a hot air balloon, or going to a sporting event.

Dream fulfillment is made possible through a combination of long-term care facility staff and volunteer support, corporate sponsorships, and individual donations of time and resources.

MHCA is a statewide nonprofit organization representing 250 long-term care providers. Live Your Dreams is part of MHCA’s commitment to enhancing resident care and quality of life in Maine’s nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

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Student News

November 10, 2011, The Bridgton News, Page C

Rotary Club’s Good Citizen

Caitlin Harden of Bridgton has been selected as the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club’s “Citizen of the Month” for November.

Each month, the Rotary Club recognizes a Lake Region High School student who displays good citizenship and contributes to the school community. The recipient is honored at a Rotary breakfast meeting and is presented a savings bond.

Name: Caitlin Harden Class of 2012 Residence: Bridgton Parents: Daniel and Brandie Harden Siblings: Codi, Cheyanne, Travis Activities: Drama Club Hobbies: Reading, traveling Future Plans: College Schools that you have or will apply: New York University, George Washington University, American University, Colby College, Duke University.

What is your favorite class? CH. I love French. I love learning new languages, and about the culture. My goal is to visit France one day and be able to use what I have learned.

What is your toughest class? CH. Math is definitely my hardest class. I can’t quite understand all of the con-

cepts, and have never been very math-minded.

How do you balance your class work and your extracurricular activities? CH. Being in Drama Club, you have a lot of time where you are just sitting around doing nothing. During those periods, I work on homework.

Whatever I don’t get done, I do at home.

What is the biggest challenge high school students face today? CH. I think the biggest challenge is trying to choose between what you want to do, and what you have to do. A lot of students sign up for every sport or every club and then later realize they don’t have enough time to everything on top of schoolwork. In high school, you really have to find a balance between priorities.

Who has inspired you educationally? CH. My mom has inspired me. She always pushes me to try my hardest, and to do well in school.

Lions’ Student of the Month

Bryanna Plummer of Bridgton has been selected as the area Lions Clubs’ “Student of the Month” for November.

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

Name: Bryanna Plummer Class of 2012 Residence: Bridgton Parents: Cory and Rebecca Plummer Siblings: Rodney and Bailey Plummer Activities: National Honor Society, Natural Helpers, Alternative Spring Break, Math Team, and ice hockey.

Community activities: Casco Halloween party, teaching students Spanish at Steven’s Brook Elementary School, collected donations for Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, and volunteering with Habitat for Humanity over spring break Hobbies: Playing ice hockey, reading a good book, and watching movies!

Future Plans: I hope to receive an advanced degree in Molecular Biology and pursue a career in medical research.

Schools that you have or will apply: Rutgers University, Yale University, Princeton University, Stanford University, University of Massachusetts Amherst, University of New Hampshire and University of Maine at Orono.

What is your favorite class? BP. My favorite class this year is Anatomy and Physiology. I love science and this science class has more of a focus on the medical field, which is where I am most interested in working.

What is your toughest class? BP. My toughest class this year is AP Calculus.

There is a lot of challenging problems to solve and the lessons go into depth, which can be misleading and confusing

sometimes!

How do you balance your class work and your extracurricular activities? BP. I balance my class work and my extracurricular activities through making good use of my time and planning ahead.

When I know that I have numerous assignments due, I take advantage of every opportunity to get them done or simply get started. My assignments and schoolwork are my top priority, so I make sure to set aside time for schoolwork, while still participating in and sometimes planning around extracurricular activities.

What is the biggest challenge high school students face today? BP. The biggest challenge that high school students face today is finding a way to get their schoolwork done as well as participate in extracurricular activities.

Sometimes, it can be hard to try and find time for both, and it can even seem stressful at times. There are so many wonderful extracurricular opportunities and finding the right balance between school and those activities can be hard.

Who has inspired you educationally? BP. Eleanor Botka has inspired me educationally.

I had her as a teacher in middle school, and I have learned so much from her. I strive to learn more and become better as a writer, reader, speaker, and improve skills in all areas of education because of what she has taught me and what I learned from her both inside and outside of the classroom.

HONORED AT THE WHITE HOUSE — SAD 61 representatives and their guests are shown here on the South Lawn at the White House during the HealthierUS School Challenge Celebration. Pictured (left to right) Sue Kennedy; Courtney

Kennedy, SAD 61 School Health Coordinator; Jamel Torres; Ramona Torres, SAD 61 Wellness Committee Representative; Connie Madura; and Andy Madura, SAD 61 Director of Food Service, Maintenance and Transportation.

New look, new attitude

SAD 61 nets national nutrition award

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Andy Madura admits he was a “Doubting Thomas” when School Health Coordinator Courtney Kennedy told him fresh fish was on the menu.

It sounded good, “Fresh fish with whole wheat bread crumbs sitting on a lemon slice,” but Madura wondered how sometimes finicky teenagers would respond.

“The businessman side of me worried that the fish cost $5.99 a pound and the kids wouldn’t eat it,” he said.

Kennedy, however, was confident the meal would be a hit.

“I was in the building on fish day, and the amount of staff eating in the cafeteria was really exciting. They (teachers) were talking about it and asking stu-

dents if they had tried it,” she said. “It sold out. One teacher told me she didn’t get there in time, and she would have to get there sooner the next time.”

Gone are the days of “green hot dogs” and “pizza crust that taste like cardboard.” There is a new look and new attitude in school kitchens, which has earned SAD 61 national recognition.

Last month, Madura, Kennedy and Wellness Committee member Ramona Torres were guests of First Lady Michelle Obama as they were honored on South Lawn of the White House as part of the HealthierUS School Challenge Celebration.

SAD 61 was a bronze medalist, recognizing the district’s “excellence in nutrition and

physical activity.”

“Even more impressive is that Lake Region Middle School was the only middle school in the State of Maine to reach any qualification of the HealthierUS Challenge,” Kennedy said.

SAD 61 was recognized for its work at LRMS, Stevens Brook Elementary, Songo Locks School and Sebago Elementary School.”

“What impressed me (about the celebration) was the amount of time they spent with us. I had visions that this would be a ‘feel good’ thing by the Obama Administration, and we would be rushed in and rushed out.

There was a fair amount of thought put into it. Their chefs were there to share recipes. The president and first lady’s trainers were there to offer some tips.

The first lady really listened to the people there and worked the crowd,” said Madura, who was making his first trip to the White House. “It wasn’t just a formality. It was obvious that this was something important.”

Kennedy pointed out that the South Lawn is often only used for diplomatic or political events, and to use it for a celebration of nutrition spoke volumes about the importance of this work.

“People were really excited about changes being made when it comes to nutrition and schools,” she said.

The first lady congratulated educators and school administrators on their “creative efforts” — from developing school gardens, running clubs and fitness NUTRITION, Page C

CURTAIN GOES UP on the Lake Region Drama Club production of “You Can’t Take It With You” tonight, Nov. 10, at the LRHS auditorium. The play can also be seen on Friday and Saturday nights, as well as matinees on Saturday and Sunday.

The show is directed by Eugene Long.

‘You Can’t Take It...’ opens tonight You will have the time of your life this weekend when you meet the Sycamores and Kirbys in the Lake Region Drama Club hit comedy, You Can’t Take It With You. The show will be at the Lake Region High School auditorium Nov. 10, 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. and matinees on Saturday, Nov. 12 and Sunday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m.

The cast includes: Alice Sycamore — Shannon Oliver and Emma Walker.

Tony Kirby — Jack Mills and Aaron McDaniel.

Mrs. Penelope Sycamore — Taylor Cronin and Giselle Wallace.

Mr. Paul Sycamore — Ethan Kidd.

Mrs. Miriam Kirby — Caitlin Harden and Katie Caulfield.

Mr. Anthony Kirby — Jared Curtis.

Essie Carmichael — Savannah DeVoe and Shelby Rider.

Ed Carmichael — Josh Knox and Reed Bridge-Koenigsberg.

Boris Kolenkhov — Derrick Klecman.

IRS Agent Hendersen —

Erin Holston and Molly Hook.

Mr. De Pina — Gaelon Kolczynski and Ryan Donkin.

Gary Wellington — Elise Gianattasio and Carolyn Lucy.

Martin Vanderhof (Grandpa) — Derrek Schrader and Ethan Strain.

The Grand Duchess Olga Katrina — Abby Lucy and Julia Berbel.

Rheba — Maggie Rickert.

Donald — Dylan Balestra.

“G” Men — Salaheldin Khalloy and Mostafa Hassan.

Stage Manager — Samantha LaMontagne.

Assistant Stage Managers/ Lights & Sounds — Codi Harden, Emily Hemingway and Sarah Hemingway.

Producers are Wanda and Jon Vaughn-Carr.

Set design and construction

by Greg Harris.

The show is directed by Eugene Long.

Tickets are available in advance for $2 less than on the days of the show at $4 students and $6 adults, and can be purchased at Bridgton Books, Lake Region High School and Naples Pizza and Dugout.

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School news

Bored? Try out an Adult Ed class

Upcoming classes at SAD 61 & 72 Adult and Community Education include: Introduction to Stained Gl Knitting in the Round. In this class you will learn how to cast on and join knitting in the round, as well as the purl stitch.

Finished product will be a basic cap that can be adjusted for men,

women, or children. A quick tutorial of Kool-Aid dyeing will be demonstrated at the end of the session for customization.

When: Nov. 14 and Nov. 21.

Tax Free Investing. In this seminar, you will learn that it is not what you make for a wage or what you keep, but how certain investments that you choose

can deliver tax-free income and possibly keep you in a lower tax bracket.

When: Tuesday, Nov. 22.

Floral Make and Take. Join this class and learn from our local expert, Carol Drew, from Watkins Flowers. You will learn how to design your own floral arrangement. Ms. Drew will

have many different types of flowers to choose from for your arrangement. Upon completion you may take it home with you.

What a great way to brighten up a cold winter day!

When: Tuesday, Dec. 6.

For more information, please call 627-4291, or visit www. crookedriver.maineadulted.org

PORTLAND — Maine State Ballet’s holiday favorite, The Nutcracker, returns to The Merrill Auditorium again this year with the largest cast of performers in the show’s history.

Nearly 300 dancers from the Maine State Ballet and other dance schools will take the stage over the course of seven performances, beginning Saturday, Nov. 26.

Local dancers include: Bridgton: Alice O’Connor, Annie O’Connor, Madison Perkins and Acadia Webb.

Harrison: Sarah Douglas, Miranda Murphy and Lauren Ruby.

Lovell: Zoe Ward.

Raymond: Sofia Flemming, Grace Kurtz, Marissa Page, Maxwell Page, Robert Page, Adrienne Pelletier, Rhiannon Pelletier, Annabel Street and Margaret Street.

Wa t e r f o r d : Elise Dekutoski, Hannah Leonard, Nikki Moore and Jasmine Rondeau.

The Nutcracker also features live music by the Maine State Ballet Orchestra, the Musica de Filia Girlchoir and the Westcustogo Youth Chorale.

From the snowflakes falling above the Merrill stage, to each individual bead

sewn into the costumes, The Nutcracker is Maine’s grandest ballet presentation. In the 35 years since co-founder and Artistic Director Linda MacArthur Miele first staged The Nutcracker in Maine, the show has become a beloved tradition for families.

“It is such a magical time of the year for us,” Miele said.

“It is the start of the holiday season for a lot of people. For a few minutes, they are taken away from the bustle, the traffic, the economy, whatever.

It’s a place to go to just enjoy beauty and artistry.”

Besides marking Miele’s 35th year as the director of The Nutcracker in Maine, this year is also special because there will be new faces in major roles.

Two teenagers from Falmouth, Michael Holden and Elise Bickford, take center stage as the Nutcracker Prince and Clara. Holden, a junior who has been accepted at the world-renowned School of American Ballet in New York City, has been with the Maine State Ballet since he was three years old.

“From the minute he came to class, you just knew Michael was a dancer,” Miele said. “All those things you can’t teach people, Michael has them.”

Bickford, a freshman at Falmouth High School, also has the athletic ability, grace and intangibles that Miele

looks for in a lead role.

“She’s the perfect person to be Clara, and she has the underlying technique,” Miele said. “This is harder than anything either of them have ever done. They are beautiful together.”

The list of dancers includes 292 individuals, ranging in age from preschool to advanced adult, from 39 towns and cities across southern Maine.

Tchaikovsky’s popular score will be brought to life again this year by the Maine State Ballet Orchestra, conducted

by Karla Kelley. Most of the musicians have played with the orchestra for many years, and they come from towns as far away as Farmington, Rockland and Kittery Point.

Performances of The Nutcracker will be held: Saturday, Nov. 26 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 27 at 2 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m.

Tickets for The Nutcracker are on sale now through Porttix at 842-0800, online at www. porttix.com, or at the Merrill Auditorium box office from 12 to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Tickets are priced at $15 to $55, and discounts are available for groups, seniors and children. For more information, call Maine State Ballet at 781-7672, or visit www.mainestateballet.org

Local dancers join Nutcracker cast

Babysitting course at SJC STANDISH — Saint Joseph’s College will offer a course in Babysitter’s Training & First Aid Certification on Sunday, Nov. 13, at the Harold Alfond Center on the Standish campus.

The course will provide young people, ages 11 to 15, with the information and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children in the absence of parents or guardians.

Topics that are covered include leadership skills, caregiving, first aid skills, safe play and safety. Students will be given a comprehensive babysitter’s training manual and the tools needed to create a babysitter’s kit. With successful completion of the course, participants will earn an American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Certification and a First Aid Certification.

Students are asked to bring what they consider to be a safe toy to class, along with their own lunch, snacks, and a drink.

The course runs Sunday, Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is $55. Cost for recertification is $45. If a class is needed on a different day, Saint Joseph’s can create a class at another time if there are four interested people. Call 893-6615 or e-mail rdaigle@ sjcme.edu to register or obtain more information. To learn about other Red Cross classes on campus, go to www.sjcme.edu/alfond/ redcross

WRITING FROM EXPERIENCES — The Drew Sisters draw from their experiences as teachers in Beverly Hills private schools in their fictional novel, “My Mother is a Rock Star.”

Former Lakers publish first book

The Drew Sisters — Laura and Tammy — have been teaching young adults for decades, but are now bringing their lessons to the literary world with their young adult novel, My Mother is a Rock Star.

The former Bridgton residents weave their personal experiences into the fictional story of Clementine Calloway to teach teenage girls a lesson of self-acceptance.

Clementine is just like any other teenager. She loves hanging out with her best friend, Esther, and has the biggest crush on the hottest guy — named Gabriel — at their school, Beverly Hills Private School.

She wants to wear more makeup like the other girls and get hair extensions, but her mom won’t let her. While her mom takes the traditional approach to

parenting, Clementine’s mother is anything but traditional. She is a world-famous rock star.

When the school year ends, Clementine takes the opportunity to spend two weeks with her pen pal on Chebeague Island in Maine. But as soon as she gets there, she realizes just how different life is there from her home in Beverly Hills. Without cell phone service, texting or even a computer, Clementine could be in for a nightmare or something that will change her life forever.

“We wanted to create a story that would quietly encourage girls to slow down, breathe in life and not be in such a hurry to grow up,” Laura Drew says.

“As someone who taught the children of celebrities in Beverly Hills, we saw that happen a lot to young girls.”

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School news Healthy recipes from The White House kitchen Broccoli Soup Ingredients 1 large onion, diced 1 stalk celery, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon butter 3 heads broccoli 6 cups light chicken stock salt and pepper to taste cayenne pepper to taste Directions Sautee the onion, celery, garlic in butter.

Cook until translucent.

Trim broccoli to 1 inch pieces, blanch in salty water.

Add chicken stock.

Simmer for 10 minutes.

Puree in blender, then pass in strainer.

Season the soup to taste with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper.

Serve hot. Serves 6.

Cauliflower Mac & Cheese Ingredients 1 pound penne (wheat) 1 cup milk (2% or skim) 1 pound shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 head cauliflower florets 1/4 cup parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon chopped parsley salt and pepper to taste Directions Bring salted water to boil and cook the pasta until al dente. In the meantime, cook the cauliflower until soft and transfer in a blender to puree.

In a medium sized pan, transfer the pasta and pour

the cauliflower puree in. Add the milk, cheese and season to taste.

Sprinkle chopped parsley.

Serve immediately.

Serves 4 or more.

Grilled Chicken Salad Ingredients 2 pounds of assorted seasonal garden greens, arugula and baby spinach 6 chicken breasts, 6 ounces each 1 tablespoon thyme 1 lemon zest 6 sprigs chives, chopped For the vinaigrette: 1 cup sherry vinegar 2 lemons, juiced 1 shallot, finely minced 1 tablespoon oregano, chopped 1 tablespoon basil, chopped 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoon honey salt and pepper to taste Directions Place all ingredients in a RECIPES, Page C

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SAD 61 nets national nutrition honor

(Continued from Page C) competitions — during tight economic times to offer children more nutritious meals and promoting the importance of daily physical activity.

“In our movement to end the epidemic of childhood obesity in America, all of you — our nation’s educators — you are the unsung heroes…As educators, you see firsthand the impact that childhood obesity has on our children’s lives. You see it every day. Not just on their physical and emotional health, but on their academic success as well,” the first lady said. “You know better than anyone that kids need time and space to run around before they can settle down and concentrate in a classroom. You know they need nutritious food in their stomachs before they can focus their brains on math and reading and science. You see it every day. And when many kids spend half of their waking hours and get up to half their daily calories at school, you know that with the food you

serve, and more importantly, the lessons you teach that you’re not just shaping their habits and preferences today, you’re affecting the choices they’re going to make for the rest of their lives.”

Mrs. Obama added, “We can affect who they will be forever.

You’re affecting not just how these kids feed themselves, but how they’re going to feed their own children. So, the beauty is, is that you’re not just making this generation of kids healthier, but the next generation as well.

And that is truly, truly powerful stuff.”

Last year, the first lady challenged U.S. schools to double the number participating in the HUSSC. That goal was achieve, and Mrs. Obama encouraged those in attendance to “double the double” by qualifying more schools within their systems, as well as reaching out to neighboring districts to “take the challenge.”

“When our schools win, our kids win. And when our kids win, our country wins. That’s

why we make this investment,” Mrs. Obama added.

A little over 1,600 schools nationwide received the award — that is less then 1% of school.

Forty-four of the schools receiving awards were from the State of Maine with four of those schools from SAD 61.

The HealthierUS School Challenge is a voluntary initiative, established in 2004, to recognize schools participating in the National School Lunch Program that have created healthier school environments through promotion of nutrition and physical activity.

Mrs. Obama incorporated the HealthierUS School Challenge as part of her “Let’s Move” initiative and offered monetary incentives to schools that qualified for bronze, silver or

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‘Rock Star’ released

(Continued from Page C) The former Beverly Hills private school teachers cover topics they saw as important to young teenagers as they grow up and find out who they are.

They hope that their age-appropriate, often humorous book will remind young girls to enjoy the simplicity of adolescence and to embrace who they are as individuals.

My Mother is a Rock Star is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

Tammy and Laura plan to visit classrooms and libraries to talk about their new book.

Any Lake Region area school or library wishing to schedule a speaking date can contact Laura at laurafarraher@yahoo.com The Drew Sisters grew up in Bridgton, and are graduates Phone: Fax: Outside ME:

of the University of Maine in Orono. Laura has taught English in Maine, Massachusetts and California for over a decade.

She created many articles for the New England Association of Teachers of English and won the 2004 award for the Article of the Year for Dinner Discussions: An Engaging Alternative to Literature Circles.

Tammy has taught elementary and middle school for nearly two decades in Maine, New Hampshire and California.

She currently teaches kindergarten through second grade on Chebeague Island.

Laura and Tammy are the daughters of Don and Marilyn Drew of Bridgton.

gold status. HUSSC identifies schools that have made changes to improve the quality of the foods served, provide students with nutrition education, and provide students with physical education and opportunities for physical activity.

“Mrs. Obama’s recognition of our efforts emphasizes the importance of teaching our kids about healthy eating and physical activity,” Kennedy said.

“We intend to strive for an even higher level of achievement during this upcoming school year.”

SAD 61’s focus on offering more nutritious meals and more daily physical activities comes at a critical time.

• From youth surveys, one in three kindergarteners and one NUTRITION, Page C

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Page C, The Bridgton News, November 10, 2011

School lunch changes net SAD 61 nutrition honor

(Continued from Page C) in four middle/high school students in the State of Maine are overweight or obese.

• According to the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System — a survey system for adults — almost 70% of Lake Region community members are considered overweight or obese (the rate is 61% for Cumberland County adults) — a rate that is slightly higher than the state average.

• Maine has the highest rates of obesity in New England.

“We’ve done some good things here to change the culture when it comes to nutrition,” Kennedy added. “But, there is plenty of work to do.”

Madura feels SAD 61 has been somewhat “ahead of the curve” in Maine thanks to some early work done by then-Stevens Brook Elementary School Principal Bev Chalmers, whose school secured a Hidden Valley Ranch grant that targeted adding more fresh fruit and fresh vegetables to the daily menu. He noted that SAD 61

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(Continued from Page C) bowl except olive oil. Slowly whisk olive oil into mixture until emulsified. Chill.

Wash lettuce.

Marinate chicken with herbs, lemon zest and olive oil.

Season with salt and pepper and grill.

Serves 6.

Warm Baked Apples With Cherries, Raisins and Blueberries Ingredients 6 golden delicious or Granny Smith apples 3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate 1 cup dried cherries, blueberries and raisins 1/2 cup light brown sugar 6 teaspoons honey 2 tablespoons safflower or canola oil Directions Brush 6 cupcake molds with the oil to prevent sticking.

Use melon baller to scoop the stem and the core of each apple, poke a few holes into the top of the apple with a fork to prevent the heat from splitting them, then place into cupcake molds.

Place a half-tablespoon of orange juice concentrate each into the center of the apple. Fill with dried fruits, and sprinkle brown sugar over the tops.

Drizzle with honey, and bake at 300 degrees for 30 minutes or until apple is soft.

Serve warm. Serves 6.

could have achieved bronze status earlier, but “the necessary paperwork hadn’t been filed.”

When the Hidden Valley grant ended, SAD 61 was fortunate to be selected for the Healthy Lakes Communities Putting Prevention to Work (CPPW) — one of two local programs in Maine that received funding in March 2010 as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Maine was awarded $4.28 million by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Communities Putting Prevention to Work (CPPW) initiative. Healthy Portland, a program of the City of Portland received $1.8 million of that, and Healthy Lakes received $1.4 million for a two-year period.

The Lake Region initiative is led by the People’s Regional Opportunity Program (PROP), a nonprofit, multi-service community action agency, and serves nine rural towns including: Baldwin, Bridgton, Casco, Harrison, Naples, Sebago, Raymond, Standish and Windham.

The primary objective is to make long-lasting and sustainable changes to positively impact the general health of the Lake Region community by increasing access to healthy food and physical activity opportunities so as to decrease overweight and obesity rates, Kennedy said.

Changing the culture At a time when the general public is looking to eat healthier, selling the idea to teens and children remains a challenge.

Kennedy spends a lot of time spreading the word about

increasing the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables through signs at local cafeterias, as well as working with teachers to incorporate the message as part of lesson plans.

Another part of “healthy eating” has been a switch in products. White bread has been replaced by whole grain. Lowfat cheese is used more often.

To introduce students to new items, “samplings” are held. One upcoming “sampling” at Lake Region Middle School will be parfaits made from yogurt and frozen fruit.

“Andy and his crew have taken recipes that the kids like and tweaked them to be better nutritionally,” Kennedy said.

“We’re seeing a great response.

There is little to no food waste at the high school. The kids there are just loving the salad bar.”

Kennedy credited the food service staff for “getting on board with the changes” by attending special training sessions and “doing an amazing job talking with students about the changes we’ve made.”

While healthy eating may be in “vogue,” Madura has to be a juggler — he has to be somewhat frugal in balancing costs of fresh and locally-grown food items with a tight operating budget.

“We have a huge free and reduced meal population here (63% of students at Stevens Brook Elementary and just over 50% district wide), and must maintain meal prices under this federal program,” Madura said.

“If we can, we try to do more ‘scratch cooking’ because items

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Lake Region TV will telecast its visit to Portland’s First Friday Art Walk and the Museum of African Culture in Portland at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14 through Friday, Nov. 18. LRTV will also stream the program on the Internet.

The museum’s activities for October’s first Friday started on Brown Street in front of the museum where Jacob’s Marimba’s, a group of Maine musicians, played their handmade, beautifully polished, wooden Marimba’s that are instruments related to the xylophone.

Inside the museum, the Cooperative of Street Artists of Kisumu, Kenya opened its first art show in the United States. The exhibit, “From the Shores of Lake Victoria,” was made possible through Maria’s Libraries, a non-governmental organization, located at the United Nations that builds libraries in Kenya. The artists typically sell their work on the side of the road in Kisumu. The work speaks to the environment of the Kisumu community. The LRTV telecast LRTV TELECAST, Page C

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than I ever had before. This system allows us to work with people confidentially, whether to work out a payment plan or hook them up with local welfare folks.”

Technology will also help relay important nutritional news.

Madura foresees a “ticker” board inside the new high school cafeteria, which will indicate calorie counts and other important nutritional facts.

“Things are certainly changing. It’s a fun time to be involved in food service,” Madura said.

“We’ll be able to do more things once we have our new kitchen at the high school. We’ll be able to purchase various items at harvest time and ‘flash freeze’ them to be used later on. We’re thinking outside of the box, which is becoming a win-win situation from both a cost and nutritional standpoint.”

As first lady Michelle Obama said at the celebration, “We know when our schools win, our kids win.”

Courtney Kennedy couldn’t agree more.

“I feel fortunate to be part of a school district that is committed to healthy eating and how it relates to educational success,” she said. “Food servings and physical activity all help create a healthy student and increases academic success.”

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with preservatives cost more. If we free up some money, then we can buy more local and fresh items.”

Madura and Kennedy strongly encourage parents who may think they qualify for free or reduced breakfast and lunch to fill out an application.

“We want to be sure that anyone who qualifies does receive those benefits,” Kennedy said.

“We want to be sure we’re feeding all kids. We don’t want them leaving any of our buildings hungry.”

SAD 61 has changed how students pay for lunch each day.

Today, each student — kindergarten through high school — receives a PIN number. When the student enters the food line, the PIN is entered and the student’s name appears. Meal charges are applied to that student’s account.

All meal finances are administered through Madura’s office, not the individual schools.

“This way, there is greater student privacy. If a person’s account is low, we can simply contact parents to let them know.

No one knows on the lunch line whether a student is paying or is part of the free or reduced lunch program. We will not talk about it (a student’s account) curbside.

Soon, payment on accounts can be made online,” Madura said.

“I’ve seen more bounced checks

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November 10, 2011, The Bridgton News, Page C

Wolverine report

This week’s puzzle Theme: On the go

ACROSS 1. Joanne Woodward’s character Eve had three 6. Bag in French 9. SAT, e.g.

13. Positive electrode 14. Taxing job 15. *_____-cross bicycling 16. *Take one up or down 17. Mentally quick 18. Tapestry 19. *Usually illegal while driving 21. *Drive-_______ 23. One of Sinbad’s seven 24. Bluish green 25. London’s Big ___ 28. Musician’s time to shine 30. Large, colorful parrot 34. Bear’s hang-out 36. Pluribus 38. Policeman’s club in India 40. Sky bear 41. Receive, as in debt 43. Daytime drama 44. Helen in Russian 46. To mark for omission 47. Charlie “Bird” Parker’s sax 48. Parent’s demand 50. Cribbage pieces 52. Acid 53. Italian car maker 55. “For what ___ worth” 57. *It now often costs extra 61. *Share a ride 65. Boredom 66. Charlotte of “Facts of Life” fame 68. This bird gets the worm 69. Dangerous trick

70. Under the weather 71. Type of simple protein 72. Salad prep 73. Unagi 74. Same as mesotron

DOWN 1. *Type of food 2. “Up the ____” 3. Sweet talk 4. Changes, as in written word 5. 7-game ______ in baseball playoffs 6. Slang for heroin 7. *Often free on smartphone 8. Like malicious remark 9. Novice 10. Very light brown 11. Ore smelting byproduct 12. Comedy Central’s “____.O” 15. Relating to the body 20. Campbell or Watts 22. One looking for attention 24. Sometimes difficult to grasp 25. Down in the dumps 26. Between Marquess and Viscount, pl.

27. One born to Japanese immigrants 29. “____ ho!”

31. Home in Spanish 32. Coral reef island 33. “_____ up?”

35. Goes with rave 37. Christmastime 39. *Comes in nano and shuffle versions 42. Roman king’s abode 45. Up to date, French 49. Slob 51. Flow, as in video 54. Eagle’s nest 56. “Star Trek’s” final frontier 57. For fear that

58. To, archaic 59. African migrants 60. “The ____ of Navarone” 61. *Most are now smart 62. Scraps of meal 63. Dish of stewed meat 64. Country singer-songwriter Loretta 67. Type of brew Game solutions on Page 6C

LRTV to air art walk

(Continued from Page C) includes an interview with a representative of Maria’s Libraries.

Also opening in the Museum of African Culture on the same day was “Pasi peMuti” (“Under the Tree”), exhibiting the wire sculptures of Clyde Bango, a native of Zimbabwe, and a recent graduate of Bates College in Lewiston. Bango earned a double major in both biochemistry and visual arts, fulfilling

his parents’ wishes for him to study science, and the artist’s own dream to study art.

To watch the program on computer, viewers can go to the LRTV website, www.lakeregiontv.org and click on “livestream.”

The Museum of African Culture is located at 13 Brown Street in Portland, and is open Tuesday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday from 12 to 4 p.m. Each monthly First Friday Art Walk in Portland is from 4:30 to 8 p.m.

For more information, call 871-7188 or 899-7128 or www. museumafricanculture.org

(Continued from Page C) After a day off from competition, the Junior B team hit the ice again, this time to take on Southern New Hampshire University at home. Following Friday night’s 9-1 win, Bridgton worked hard once again to secure a 9-2 win of SNHU’s Club team.

A few minutes into the game, Bridgton drew a penalty and Cody Norton (South Burlington, Vt.) scored a short-handed goal with assists from McKeown and Sheil.

Pagano scored next off assists from Marquise Cotten (Washington, D.C.) and Chris Mini (Everett, Mass.).

SNHU then scored to close the gap. It didn’t take long, however, for Bridgton to pull ahead as Seely scored a power-play goal off a feed from O’Neil. Dusty Burke (Sherborn, Mass.) scored Bridgton’s final goal of the first period unassisted and shorthanded.

In the second period, SNHU held Bridgton to one goal with Dylan Larrow (Ludlow, Mass.) scoring off O’Neil and Driscoll.

SNHU also snuck in a goal to tie the period up, although they still trailed 5-2.

Bridgton came out on fire in the third period with Charny scoring twice in one shift, both assists from Pettingil and Burke.

The line then rounded out the scoring with Pettingill netting Bridgton’s final goal of the game from Charny and Burke.

John Busa (Billerica, Mass.) played in net saving 31 of the 33 shots SNHU fired at him.

Coach Meserve called the game, “another big win.”

“SNHU has some big college guys, and our guys had to battle for each and every puck. Now, we still have to work on bringing the intensity each and every shift,” Coach Meserve said.

The Junior A hockey team took the ice against the Boston Junior Bruins in what proved to be a close matchup. Ryan Connors (Marshfield, Mass.) started off the night as the Wolverines took advantage of a power play and Connors finished a feed from Marco Spisso (Highland Falls, N.Y.) to take a 1-0 lead four minutes into the game.

Bridgton continued to dominate for the rest of the period, but the Bruins were a man up in the last minute of the period, and snuck a goal past goaltender Pat Farrington (Sandwich, Mass.) to tie up the game.

Taking the ice for the second period, the Wolverines were fired

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Zach Wells (Hyannis, Mass.) celebrates his gamewinning goal in Bridgton’s 4-3 victory over the Boston Jr. Bruins. up and determined to take back the lead with Mike Marchionda (Hyde Park, Mass.) netting the go-ahead goal with assists from Tommy Graham (Medfield, Mass.) and Cam Kennedy (Lynn, Mass.). Connors tallied his second goal of the game shortly after in the second period off a pass from John Sartell (Wakefield, Mass.) to take a 3-1 lead going into the third period.

Right off the bat in the final period, the Bruins scored closing the gap to one goal. After a few trips up and down the ice, Bridgton scored another powerplay goal as Zach Wells buried the Wolverine’s final puck of the night from Spisso and Connors. With a 4-2 lead, the Wolverines were not out of the clear. The Bruins kept up the tempo of the game, but Bridgton had no trouble hanging in there.

Bridgton held the lead, even with the Bruins last goal with three seconds left in the game to secure a 4-3 win for the Wolverines.

As the Junior A hockey team took the ice against Stanstead Prep, they had their work cut out for them. The game was close throughout, and Bridgton lost by a small margin with a score of 3-2. Stanstead initially took the lead, but it was not long before Zach Wells (Hyannis, Mass.) scored Bridgton’s first goal of the night. With the game tied at one, Stanstead took the lead once again, lighting a fire under the Wolverines. On a faceoff in Bridgton’s offensive zone, Sam Scannell (Glastonbury, Conn.) dropped the puck to Billy Boudreau (Newburyport, Mass.), who fired a wrist shot over the opposing goalies shoulder into the back of the net. The game stayed tied up going into the third period, however Stanstead was able to sneak one more goal to take the 3-2 win.

On the gridiron The Wolverine football team traveled to Hanover, N.H. this past weekend to play the Big Green of Dartmouth. It took Bridgton a quarter to get off the bus, and by the time they came around, the score was 21-0 Dartmouth.

The BA defense was forced into tough positions due to dropped passes, some of which resulted in tip-drill interceptions, and missed assignments.

From there, Dartmouth was kept out of the end zone as the BA defense found a way to get it done. In the second half, the Wolverines managed to score twice, but it wasn’t enough.

Dartmouth put pressure on the quarterback all day especially in the second half and managed to

Regional sports

Page C, The Bridgton News, November 10, 2011

Leland named All-Star

Full week of Wolverine sports action

Tavish Leland of Bridgton, a junior soccer player at Elms College (Attleboro, Mass.), has been named a Second Team All-New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) selection.

Tavish Leland A forward, Tavish registered 2nd Team All Conference four goals and four assists during conference action in 2011 and totaled nine in each category during the entire Blazer campaign. Three of Tavish’s assists came in a 3-2 victory over Regis College.

Tavish scored the fifth-seeded Blazers’ first goal in their 2-1 quarterfinal win over fourth-seed Newbury College. Elms College lost to top-seed Southern Vermont 4-1 in the NECC semi-finals.

Elms finished the season 7-11 overall, 3-4 in conference play.

Tavish is the son of Dan and Dagny Leland of Bridgton.

By Alison Vigneau Sports Information Director This week, Bridgton Academy had a full week of competition.

The baseball team started off the week with a 5-2 win over Babson College in the NECBA Playoffs. In the semi-final round, the Wolverines suffered a tough loss to Fairfield University, 8-7 in 14 innings.

The hockey program had a successful weekend going 3-1.

The Junior B hockey team had

two big wins, starting with a 9-1 win over the University of New Hampshire Club and a 9-2 win over Southern New Hampshire University Club.

The Junior A team beat the Boston Junior Bruins 4-3, followed by a tough 3-2 loss to Stanstead Prep.

The lacrosse team took on the local Portland Lax Pros and had a big day with a win of 15-8.

The soccer team had a difficult game as they were shut out

7-0 by Phillips Exeter Academy.

The football team rounded out the week with a 21-12 loss to Dartmouth College’s JV team.

Diamond notes The baseball team traveled to Lynn, Mass. for a playoff NECBA game. Bridgton took on Babson College and won 5-2 to advance to the next round.

George Seigel (Concord, N.H.) threw five strong innings, allowing no runs on just one hit. Cam Charette (Wenham, Mass.) got

No Parent/Athlete Night

Due to a conflict with Project Graduation, Lake Region Athletic Director Paul True has canceled the winter Parent/Athlete Night, previously scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 16.

“All of the information typically received on that evening will be passed on by coaches (to the athletes),” True said. “Parents with any questions can contact me at the school.”

Winter sports preseason begins Monday, Nov. 21. All required paperwork should be turned in by Nov. 21.

Veterans Day park hike

Celebrate Veterans Day by joining Loon Echo Land Trust’s Stewardship Coordinator, Jon Evans, on Friday, Nov. 11, for a historical tour through Pondicherry Park.

You’ll pass tall pines, wetlands, Kneeland Spring and the unique Bob Dunning Memorial Bridge as you travel through this park in the heart of Bridgton, all while learning about the park’s early settlers and why many Revolutionary War veterans called Bridgton home.

If you haven’t yet visited the 66-acre park, this two-hour history tour is a great opportunity to become acquainted with this natural sanctuary. With more than two miles of gentle hiking trails and quiet nature viewing areas this park has become quite an asset to the town. Hikers should dress warmly and bring water and a snack. The group will meet at the Bob Dunning Memorial Bridge behind the Magic Lantern Theater at 9 a.m. All Loon Echo hike are free; however, donations are always welcome and will qualify you to a one-year membership. For more information about this hike, contact Jon Evans at jon@lelt.org or call 647-4352.

CASCO DOES IT AGAIN! When a community is in need, the residents of Casco always seem to make things happen. When a bid of over $23,000 to install acoustical panels in the community center gymnasium was submitted, the chance of having the work done was not looking good. That’s when Chris Greenlaw of Dovetail Group Inc. offered his services to install the panels at no charge.

In order to get the job finished for the children’s Halloween party, a group of local residents offered their services to help complete the job. After over 100-man hours and a savings of over $16,000 to the town, the job was completed. What an amazing effort! Thank you all! Pictured are (front, left to right) Eric Magiera, Nick Magiera, Jordon Magiera, Lisa Magiera, Randall Roeser, Kurt Peterson Jr.; (back row) Matt Duprey, Steve Tremblay, crew chief Chris Greenlaw and Jeff Hall.

Absent was Matt Hancock.

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the win, and Walker O’Connor (Bedford, Mass.) earned the save.

Danny Wynne (Hasbrouck Heights, N.J.) had a two RBI doubles, and Brendan McDonough (Chelmsford, Mass.) added the game-winning RBI. Caulin Rogers (Gloucester, Mass.) scored the winning run, after pinch running, stealing second base and scoring from second.

In the next game, the Wolverines took on Fairfield University in the semifinal round of the NECBA tournament and played the closest game of the season, extending play late into 14 innings. After a tough battle, Fairfield ultimately took an 8-7 win.

Eoin McAvinchey (Andover, Mass.) started the game for Bridgton throwing seven innings and giving up only one earned run. Charette came in at relief, throwing six innings and giving up only one earned run.

Wynne and Stephen Trychon (Sterling, Mass.) each added two run homeruns in the fourth inning to put Bridgton on the scoreboard. Nick Swim (St. Albans, Vt.) had an outstanding defensive game, highlighted by a double play where he tagged out a runner at third base and threw across the diamond to first to complete the play.

Ammad Khan (South Windsor, Conn.) threw the 14th inning, striking out two before a double and an error ended the game.

Ice chips The Junior B hockey team started off the weekend with a home game against the University of New Hampshire’s Club team.

It was a well-matched game, and Bridgton played a strong game in every position to secure the win.

Kevin Seely (Berkely, Mass.) started off the effort, netting Bridgton’s first goal with assists from Dan MacInnes (Plymouth, Mass.) and Cory Durkin (Narragansett, R.I.). Dusty Burke tallied Bridgton’s second goal after working hard to collect a rebound that was created by Barry O’Neil (Falmouth, Mass.) and Billy Smith (Boston, Mass.).

Brian McKeown scored next on a power play from a Matt Pagano (Cranston, R.I.) and Durkin.

On his next play, McKeown scored again, this time from Marco Spisso (Highland Falls, N.Y.) and Pagano. Pagano then took a shot from the point off a feed from McKeown, and John Sheil (Narragansett, R.I.) created a great screen in front, netting Bridgton’s next goal. Spisso netted Bridgton’s sixth goal, followed shortly by a Sheil goal from O’Neil and Spisso. Pettingill buried the eighth goal of the game with assists from Matt Driscoll (Dedham, Mass.) and Burke. Ethan Charny (Chicago, Ill.) rounded out the scoring as he received a great pass from Marquise Cotten (Washington, D.C.) out front and finished the play for Bridgton’s ninth and final goal.

Mike Gendreau (Medford, Mass.) played in net for the Wolverines stopping 27 of the 28 shots, earning the 9-1 win.

Coach Meserve was happy with the results saying, “It was the most complete game of the year and we executed our systems with perfection. Guys like Cotten, Sheil and Burke were our spark plugs tonight, always moving, always finishing checks.”

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BROWNFIELD — Brownfield Rec is still looking for vendors and crafters for their fifth annual S.T.U.D. event on Saturday, Dec. 3 at the Community Center. Visit www.brownfieldrecdept.com for more information.

Sign ups for K-1 and grade 2-3 basketball are going on now. Check the website for sign-up forms.

Yoga classes are held Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center. Cost is $8 per person, or bring a friend and receive half off.

The Playgroup for children continues on Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Shot Gun Raffle tickets are still on sale for a Benelli Nova Pump 12 gauge shotgun. Tickets are $2 each or three for $5. See Tara for tickets; the drawing will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3 at the S.T.U.D. event.

Opinion & Comment

November 10, 2011, The Bridgton News, Page D

Viewpoints

Letters to the editor

A More Perfect Union

To The Editor: I read, with interest, Mr. McLaughlin’s column in the Nov. 3, 2011 Bridgton News. I have some questions: • Why does The Bridgton News label Mr. McLaughlin’s column a “News Column?”

There is no news in his column, but there is opinion.

• Mr. McLaughlin asks, “Why is there any such thing as the ‘Congressional Black Caucus’”? Mr. McLaughlin then states, “Its defenders purport that it exists to advance the interests of black people.”

And so it does. So let’s get to plain speak. The Congressional Black Caucus is a lobby. So also is the “Oil” industry lobby, the “Milk” industry lobby the “NRA” lobby, etc. etc.? They

all advocate for their individual causes. One could argue one or the other is no longer necessary, but try selling that to any one of the particular lobbies.

• Are Mr. McLaughlin’s views promulgated to promote “A More Perfect Union” or are his views intended to fan the fires of division?

• Mr. McLaughlin concludes by asking, “If it’s all right to have a Congressional Black Caucus, why not a Congressional White Caucus?”

Good question! But could it be that if all the Black and Asian members of Congress caucused in a separate room, those who remain would be “The White Congressional Caucus?”

I would argue that to approach “A More Perfect Union” we should undertake a serious and reasoned discussion of lobbies and their influLETTERS, Page D

Medicare nugget

By Stan Cohen Medicare Volunteer Counselor Imagine — a reduction in price! Medicare has announced that the standard, monthly Part B premium for 2012 will be $99.90 — a $15.50 decrease from the 2011 premium of $115.40. Most Medicare beneficiaries are paying $96.40 this year because there has been no cost-of-living increase in Social Security benefits since 2009. For them, the new premium means an increase of $3.50 per month.

On the other hand, it also means that the 3.6% cost-ofliving increase announced by Social Security for 2012 will, in most cases, actually mean a net gain for Social Security recipients. As before, high-income beneficiaries, whose two-yearold tax-return incomes exceed $85,000 ($170,000 for a joint return), will pay a surcharge on the Part B premium.

The Part B deductible is also going down — from $162 this year, to $140 in 2012.

The Part A deductible, $1,132 this year, will increase by $24.

Most Medigap plans cover the Part A deductible. The payment reforms enacted over the past few years, including those in the Affordable Care Act of 2010, have played a large part in the decreases in costs to Medicare beneficiaries.

Special note: During the Part D open enrollment period, which ends on Dec. 7, in addition to Medicare Counselor Stan Cohen’s availability at Bridgton Hospital on Tuesdays from 8 to 11 a.m., counselor Phil Ohman will be available by appointment on Tuesdays at the Naples Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and on Thursdays at the Bridgton Community Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 1-800-4277411 to make an appointment with Mr. Ohman.

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MIRROR IMAGE — The stillness of Moose Pond last week created a mirror image of Pleasant Mountain as captured here

by Roger Lowell of Bridgton.

Falling back for a quiet hour

Daylight Savings Time (DST), which we recently celebrated with an hour of quiet reverie, was first proposed in 1885 by George Vernon Hudson, a New Zealand entomologist who wanted more daylight after work so he could collect bugs. The idea crawled along slowly, gathering momentum like a spider scuttling down a drainpipe, and eventually garnered some pretty high-brow support. Winston Churchill even chimed in on DST’s behalf, saying that it enlarges “the opportunities for the pursuit of health and happiness among the millions of people who live in this country.”

Germany and its WWI cohort jumped on board first, in 1916, with Great Britain and its allies following shortly after. The United States, not wanting to be left behind (or get too far ahead, depending on the season) adopted DST in 1918.

The concept has been controversial (the usual problems with money, politics, energy use, health, public safety, technology, and, of course, more money), and globally DST use has been sporadic and incon-

Views from the Uppermost House

by S. Peter Lewis News Columnist

sistent.

M a n y count r i e s have been ticked on for a while, then been ticked off; currently it’s mostly North America and Europe who jump over the sun twice a year, although there are little enclaves of DST proponents (and opponents) in other places in the world, too. Even some parts of some countries have chosen not to play along: for instance, here in the United States, Indiana has its own system (something about basketball), while in Canada, Saskatchewan said “no thanks” (politely, of course, though no one’s quite sure why) and down under,

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much of southern Australia has clocked out (too hot).

Farm animals in DST countries have always had trouble with the semiannual time shift, with roosters, in particular, getting all ruffled up about it (they protest by crowing nonsensically at all hours of the day, like politicians).

Way out here on Route 93, our family takes the whole DST thing in stride, falling back and springing forward whenever the nice folks on TV tell us to. It doesn’t really mean anything, after all; I still have to get up and go to work at a ridiculous hour in the morning, and 5:30 is still, oddly, 5:30 — no matter what the sun says. And so we gain an hour in November and lose it again in March, and at the end of the year, we come out even. Hey, in this economy, that’s not a bad deal.

It was harder when the kids were little, especially in the

spring when we would lose one hour due to government mandate and then lose at least another half hour the next morning because of the colossal amount of extra crowing that went on as we got ready for church. Children, like roosters, are about as flexible as fluorescent light bulbs.

But, the kids have fledged now, and it’s just the two of us.

Things are more serene. The refrigerator door stays closed and there are fewer piles around the house. Even the washing machine seems a bit bored.

Last Saturday evening, it was just my wife and I and one cat, on the couch all tangled up under blankets and watching a movie. Me and the cat kept dozing off. At some point, Karen got up to turn the clocks back (really, you wait until 2 a.m.?), and then she crawled back in and we did that cuddly, drowsy hour all over again. It was warm and quiet and peaceful and we knew our kids were happy and safe and even after 30 years we’re still in love. I don’t know, but I think when next spring comes around I may not give that hour back.

S. Peter Lewis won first place in the “Local Column” category of the 2011 Maine Press Association Better Newspaper Contest.

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Letters

(Continued from Page D) ence on American Government.

Who are the lobbies? What is their purpose? Who benefits from the activities of the lobbyists? Etc. Joseph W. Angelo Chickadee Lane Bridgton Editor’s Note: In reference to Mr. Angelo’s first question regarding the byline that accompanies Mr. McLaughlin’s weekly column, the term “News Columnist” refers to the writer as being a columnist for The Bridgton News. It is simply an attempt at using a shorter byline, rather than Bridgton News Columnist. Another example, in some news stories, we use the term “The News” rather than writing the full title, The Bridgton News.

Movement politics

To The Editor: I never expected to respond to one of Tom McLaughlin’s rants, but admittedly, his column of Oct. 27 (Bridgton News) exceeded what I didn’t expect — a new low of finger-pointing at his perceived enemies of the state. As a former journalist, I’m giving another side of the story — and a rant of my own.

As a retired history instructor, he somehow is forgetting movement politics. Tom blames so-called communists, liberals, socialists, atheists and unions for his vitriol (he forgot Unitarians) and accusing Wall Street protesters of combining some of these groups to trash America. Despite that one-sided charge, this nation has made major cultural strides thanks to mass protests, while undergoing similar name-calling and worse. I’ll gloss over the labor movement, which helped result in Social Security, Child Labor laws, etc. and also the abolitionist movement. I’ll mention the era where Tom and I grew up — the 1950s.

Those were the days where Jim Crow laws and those attitudes were rampant and we had the Ku Klux Klan lynching African Americans from this terrorist organized group. It brought on a civil rights movement, which resulted in the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act — the women’s movement, which helped the plight of women then as second class citizens with the pay dis-

parities and unfair hiring practices — the anti-war movement during the protracted Vietnam War, where mothers and families got involved eventually causing congress to de-fund this great tragedy which tore a generation apart. All these cultural strides made our great Constitution valid and alive.

The moral outrage of our concerned citizens of conscience brought an end to these historic outrages.

Today, once again, we’re witnessing “movement politics” where mostly young people are seeing their future dissipating and are outraged by the avarice and policies causing the financial meltdown where working families suffered horrendous and unfair losses. On a personal note, my folks were civil rights activists and made a difference in our community.

My family endured the slings and arrows of public fingerpointers as well. I’ve heard all the same old tired liberal-commie-socialist red baiting. I like to think we’re all individuals on different levels.

Where Tom’s foot reaches his mouth was his statement that there’s no likely “poor people” in this country, which indicates to me that he’s never talked to the homeless veterans or even cares to. Also, the elderly scraping by who have to choose between food, heat and medication or to those families losing their homes due to a medical crisis in the family or those who’ve lost their life savings to the Wall Street meltdown. Tom must talk to only those who agree with his ideas. To put it mildly, his accusations are broad brushed, which would seem to eliminate individuality and would likely include half our population.

We’re witnessing another example of movement politics and this is just the beginning.

Sure, a number of groups have joined in the cause — just like the Tea Partiers, right Tom? You even espoused this fact in a local Brown Bag speech and seemed proud that this angry group was made up of different persuasions. You’ve pointed out the groups you feel have caused our financial mess. Personally, I’d counter that it’s unbridled greed.

Financial markets failed and it happened under your political preference — the previous Bush Administration — also, the stimulus policy, which you seem to revile. After rereading your column, I’m reminded of a great philosopher and rabbi.

I believe his name was Jesus.

He’s noted for his sermon about

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Opinions how blessed are the peacemakers and the meek among us.

His mission was feeding the hungry and clothing the poor.

I don’t remember him historically reviling anyone except the Moneychangers in his time.

Not exactly planks with certain partisans and their conventions.

Food for thought.

Movement politics are historic facts. Hope these lessons are taught in schools today, which should make our young people proud of their heritage.

It did for me. Oh, and I guess I’m also a “public union thug” in Tom’s eyes as I spent thankless years defending workers’ rights in my union. I do get used to this type of name-calling. Admittedly, it did cause me a headache to write this response. I just have a problem with public bullying. I do agree with Tom on one thing — we’re appreciative of the First Amendment where we can spew our personal opinions — no matter how outrageous.

Peter Bollen Bridgton

paint can in hands waiting to write graffiti on the wall!

Bob Frank Naples

Box Tops

To The Editor: Hi, I am a 10-year-old Girl Scout in fourth grade.

I am in Troop 630 at Songo Locks School in Naples. Our school collects “Box Tops for Education.” I am asking people to help our school collect Box Tops so that we can earn more money and help our school.

“Box Tops for Education” has helped America’s schools earn over 400 million dollars since 1996. You can find box tops on different foods and lots of other products. All you have to do is cut them out and give them to our school. You can drop them off or mail them in to our school. If you want to know which products have Box Tops on them, you can go to their website at www.boxtops4education.com This is an easy way to help my school earn money and you can help your community at the same time.

Thank You! To The Editor: Leah Clavette I was born here in Naples Naples 78 years ago next April. It was always a great, quaint little town. One-of-a-kind, with the causeway and the bridge.

Where else could you find a town with a causeway with To The Editor: a beautiful lake view and a We are writing to inform bridge that opened to let boat everyone of the unjust impristraffic go from one body of onment and persecution of water to another, then close members of the Bahái Faith in and let car traffic go, oh well, Iran, and about the resolutions “nostalgia,” what was and still soon to be voted on in the Senate should be. and House of Representatives Some people wanted to denouncing these persecutions. change it and did, of course our Our hope is that once the pubselectmen and town manager lic reads this letter, some will could have maybe stopped it, be moved to tell our senabut probably didn’t even try. tors and representatives to vote Once we vote them in, they to pass Senate Resolution 80 pretty much do as they darn and House Resolution 134, and please. So for all the select- make sure those who are permen and town manager and secuting the innocent Baháis in all the do-gooders of Naples, I Iran are made fully aware that would like to propose to give the eyes of the world are firmly you a turkey award for helping fixed on them. to ruin a quaint causeway and The Bahái Faith began in bridge.

Persia, now Iran, in 1844 and P.S. About the new walk- because of its rapid growth and way that goes under the new teachings, it was perceived as bridge, what a great place to a threat by many of the Iranian get mugged or assaulted. Can’t clerics and rulers. Teachings, you just see people with a spray LETTERS, Page D

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Baháis persecution

Lovell residents attending, or planning to attend, a school of postsecondary education (whether liberal arts or vocational) are invited to apply. The Warren B. and John W. McKeen Educational Foundation will be awarding a number of scholarships to such students who have been Lovell residents for at least one year. Application forms may be obtained at the Lovell Town Office (Tel.: 207-925-6272), or at the office of the Foundation’s Trustee, Peter J. Malia, Jr., P.O. Box 290, 376 Main Street, Fryeburg, ME 04037 (Tel.: 207-935-2061), or at the Guidance Office at Fryeburg Academy. Some financial information will be required, since awards must be made on the basis of financial need, but such information will be kept confidential.

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Public Notice

TOWN OF RAYMOND Broadcasting Studio, 423 Webbs Mills Road, Raymond Maine 04071

BOARD OF SELECTMEN PUBLIC HEARING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2011 7:00 P.M. You are hereby notified that the Raymond Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing at the Raymond Broadcasting Studio on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. to allow for comment regarding: 1. General Assistance Ordinance Appendices A-C 2. Application for a liquor license a) A La Mexicana 1227 Roosevelt Trail [formerly JD’s Firehouse Grille] Copies of Appendices and Application are available at the Town Office during regular business hours.

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Government should stay out of the time business, just as it should most other things. It bugs me that I have to set all my clocks back in the fall and ahead again in the spring. Even though I figured out how to change the time on my pickup truck clock last spring, that doesn’t mean I’ll remember how to do it again this fall. Six months is too short an interval for it to stick in my feeble brain.

The procedure is different in my little car and in my wife’s car. The procedure is different for each vehicle and I’m usually driving while I fidget with it in my effort to remember how it’s done. Not a good thing.

Most of us are perfectly capable of screwing things up all by ourselves without government complicating things further.

Time zones were invented by railroads, first in England, then in other countries. People didn’t have to go along with them if they didn’t want to, but most eventually discovered it was advantageous to conform.

Government doesn’t have to be involved at all, but it is of course. Benjamin Franklin had lots of good ideas, but Daylight Saving Time wasn’t one of them. I don’t change the batteries in my smoke detectors at this annoying interval either.

I wait until I keep hearing that irritating beep for a day or two before I start searching around for another nine-volt battery.

There are mechanical clocks and digital clocks and body clocks. My body clock sets itself. It gets me up before dawn and puts me to bed after sunset, though a few hours after sunset during winter. I don’t like it when government interferes with it twice a year and I have to rely on alarm clocks to wake me. Though many Democrats may think government can control the sun, it only pretends to.

Barack Obama can’t control the oceans either no matter what he says.

Speaking of things the government screws up, President Obama announced that Fannie Mae will now refinance people with mortgages under water up to 25%. Government should get out of the housing business altogether. The “troubled assets” still plaguing our economy were caused by the same sort of thing: government forcing banks to lend to people they considered bad risks, and then taking over and guaranteeing those mortgages through Fannie Mae. That put taxpayers on the hook not only by bailing out Fannie Mae, but also banks and insurance companies who invested in various forms of those troubled assets. The assets were troubled by giving mortgages to people who never should have gotten them. Government intervention in the form of artificially low interest rates set by the Federal Reserve and mortgage guarantees it couldn’t afford to make has caused the bubble in housing prices. That bubble needs to deflate entirely. Prices have to bottom out if the housing market is ever going to recover.

Lots of people are waiting for that to invest, but programs like that recently announced by President Obama only postpone the inevitable and cost taxpayers further billions as government tries to fix what it screwed up in the first place.

Government controls our money and is screwing that up too. The Constitution gave Congress power to coin it — which means print it, or create it digitally, or whatever other forms it make take — but has chosen to give over that power to the Federal Reserve. Its chairCONTROL, Page D

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Notice is being given that from November 15, to April 15, parking on all public streets, roads, and parking lots is prohibited during snowstorms. Vehicles will be towed at owner’s expense. This is being done to facilitate the plowing of snow. s/Mary M. Tremblay Administrative Secretary Town of Harrison 3T43

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CASCO/NAPLES BULKY WASTE

Casco/Naples Transfer Station is currently accepting bids for installation of vinyl siding at the Transfer Station. All materials to be supplied by contractor. Sealed bids, including certificate of insurance, clearly marked “Transfer Station Siding,” must be received at the Casco/Naples Bulky Waste office at 449 Leach Hill Road, PO Box 38, Casco, ME 04015 by 4:00 p.m. on November 17th, 2011. For more information contact Eric Hanscom, Facilities Administrator — 627-7585.

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Public Notice

The Planning Board ad that ran in the 11/3 issue regarding Gazebo T’s was incorrect.

Attention Contractors Request for Bids

News Columnist

Public Notice

The Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at the Municipal Building located at 3 Chase Street, in Bridgton to hear public comment on the following two articles that will be presented to the voters on December 13, 2011: Article 2. Shall an ordinance entitled “Shoreland Zoning Ordinance” be amended?

Article 3. Shall an ordinance entitled “Site Plan Review Ordinance” be amended?

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449 Leach Hill Road, Casco, Maine 04015

by Tom McLaughlin

Public Notice

3 CHASE STREET, SUITE 1 BRIDGTON, MAINE 04009

MUNICIPAL OFFICERS’ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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PLANNING BOARD CORRECTION

The application for Gazebo T’s has been tabled until further notice.

Should you have any questions, please contact Barbara at the Town Office, 693-6364.

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The Harrison Planning Board is in need of one (1) Planning Board member and one (1) Planning Board alternate. The Board of Selectmen is seeking volunteers to be appointed to these positions. If you are interested in serving in one of these positions, please leave your name at the Town Office or with any Selectman.

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s/Mary M. Tremblay Administrative Secretary

PUBLIC NOTICE

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The Naples Planning Board will meet on October 15th, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. at the Naples Municipal Office Building. On the agenda: A. Approve the minutes from the October 4th, 2011 meeting.

B. Sign Findings of Fact for the Umbrella Factory, Outdoor Entertainment Permit Application and for Brandy Pond Homeowners Association, Aquatic Structure Permit Application.

Public Welcome.

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PLANNING BOARD

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

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time and place of sale. The balance of the purchase price is to be paid within thirty (30) days following the sale. Failure to pay the balance due within thirty (30) days following the sale shall be deemed a forfeiture of the successful bidder’s deposit. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale.

The above property is being sold “as is” and will be conveyed by Release Deed without any warranty as to the condition, size or location of the property or the state of title to the property.

The property will be sold subject to utility easements and rights of way of record and utility easements and rights of way that are visible on the face of the earth. The property will be sold subject to real estate taxes assessed by and due and payable to the City of Portland.

Information regarding the terms and conditions of the sale of this property may be obtained by contacting the offices of Broderick & Broderick, P.A. at (207) 794-6557.

The property shall be sold to the highest bidder Dated: October 31, 2011 at the sale. The sum of $5,000.00 will be /s/ Richard H. Broderick, Jr., Esq. required to be paid, in cash or by certified check Attorney for Plaintiff payable to CUSO Mortgage Corporation at the

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PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE PURSUANT TO 14 M.R.S.A. §6323 By virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated July 21, 2011, entered in the Maine District Court, District Nine, Division of Southern Cumberland at Portland, Civil Action, Docket No. PORDC-RE-2011-119, in an action brought

by PRIMARY MORTGAGE CORPORATION n/k/a CUSO MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, against DEANNA L. FOSTER and DALE KELLEY, Defendants, and WELLSTONE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, Party in Interest, for the foreclosure of a Mortgage Deed dated September 21, 2006 and recorded in the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds in Book 24393 Page 78, the statutory ninety (90) day redemption period having elapsed without redemption, notice is hereby given that there will be sold at public sale at the offices of the Cumberland County Federal Credit Union, 101 Gray Road, Falmouth, Maine, on December 13, 2011 at 2:00 p.m., all and singular the premises described in said mortgage deed and being situate at 29 Wellstone Drive, Portland, Maine.

THE LOVELL TOWN OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH.

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Casco Planning Board November 14, 2011 Casco Community Center 940 Meadow Road 7:00 P.M.

1. Approve Minutes of October 12, 2011 2. Camp Sunshine has submitted an application for a Zone Change for Map 23, Lot 39 known as 51 Acadia Road from Residential to Commercial/Resort Commercial Overlay/Limited Recreational Residential. Said property is currently owned by Gary Gordon and is under contract to Camp Sunshine. This matter is held over from the October 12, 2011 meeting.

3. Kettle Cove Owners Association has filed an application for Amendment to an approved Subdivision. Said amendment would permit motorized vehicle use of the walking path. The property affected is known as Map 2, Lot 21-3 and is located in a Resource Protection Zone. This matter was tabled at the October 12, 2011 meeting.

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(Continued from Page D) such as the elimination of all types of prejudices, whether based on race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or class, as well as the equality of women with men, among others, went against the prevailing doctrines. Some 20,000 were horrifically murdered within the first decade, much as the early Christians were persecuted by the Roman Empire. In the century and a half of its existence, the Iranian Bahái community has been demonized as spies against the government of Iran even though the explicit teachings of the founder of the Bahái Faith, Bahá’u’lláh, require obedience to government — “In every country where any of these people reside, they must behave toward the government of that country with loyalty, honesty and truthfulness.”

Today, there are around 300,000 Baháis in Iran, and it is the largest minority religion. In 1982, we remember clearly that the Iranian government hanged

10 Bahái women for no other reason that they were Baháis.

One was only 17 years old.

While there are increasing numbers of Iranians, who are tired of the injustice against the Baháis, as well as against Christians, Jews and minority Islamic sects, the majority Islamic government has continued its policy of harassment and persecution. Given the long-standing and peculiar nature of the persecution of the Baháis, it seems to us that they are a test case for the Iranian government; if freedom, as we know it in this country is given to Baháis, then freedom will certainly be given to other persecuted groups that haven’t been targeted as long, as systematically or as broadly.

Currently, there are more than 100 Baháis in jail. What other reason could be behind their detention when they are offered freedom simply for renouncing their beliefs? But, they refuse.

Since the Islamic Revolution in 1979, more than 200 Baháis, who refused to recant, have been executed. Even Bahái school children are harassed and some pressured to change

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their religion.

Our country has spoken up before against the situation of the Baháis in Iran, and will no doubt continue to denounce this unjust treatment. As a nation, we have been blessed in many ways, and we believe because of this we have a responsibility to speak out for people denied their God-given human rights to freedom. And so, we would like to direct the public’s attention to some writings in the Bahái teachings that refer to clear, certain terms to the high destiny of the United States of America. This paragraph is a collection of statements made

by Abdu’l-Baha, the eldest son of Bahá’u’lláh and his chosen successor as head of the Bahái Faith from 1892 to 1921: “The American nation is equipped and empowered to accomplish that which will adorn the pages of history, to become the envy of the world, and be blest in both East and West for the triumph of its people…The American continent gives signs and evidences of very great advancement. Its future is even more promising, for its influence and illumina-

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

CONSULT OUR LISTING OF BUSINESS SERVICES AND LET AN EXPERT DO THE JOB! ACCOUNTANTS Chandel Associates Accounting, Taxes Audits, Full Service Payroll 3 Elm St., Bridgton Office 647-5711 Jones & Matthews, PA Certified Public Accountants Accounting and taxes Roosevelt Trail Prof. Bldg.

Route 302, Bridgton 647-3668 cpas@maine.com McFadden CPA, P.A. Accounting Services Accounting/Payroll/Taxes 316 Portland Rd., Bridgton 647-4600 www.BridgtonCPA.com

ALARMS WAM-ALARM Systems Installation, Service, Monitoring Burglar-Fire-Temperature Sensors Free Security Survey 647-2323

APPLIANCE REPAIR Jones Appliance Service/Repair LLC Quality service you deserve All major brands jonesappliances@aol.com 595-4020

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

CATERING A Fine Kettle of Fish Catering Personal chef service/catering Sheila Rollins 583-6074 www.finekettleoffishcatering.com

CHIMNEY LINING The Clean Sweep LLC Chimney Cleaning Service Supaflu and Stainless Steel Chimney lining and relining Dana Richardson 935-2501

CLEANING SERVICES First Impressions Cleaning Inc. Residential & Commercial Seasonal 647-5096 John’s Cleaning Service Meticulous cleaning service Prof. carpet cleaning, windows Local family business. Exc. references 207-393-7285

ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES Lake & Mountain View WardHill Architecture 25 yrs. exp.-Residential/Commercial Custom plans, Shoreland/site plan permit Design/Build & Construction mgmt. wardhill@roadrunner.com 807-625-7331

ATTORNEYS Shelley P. Carter, Attorney Law Office of Shelley P. Carter, PA 110 Portland Street, Fryeburg, ME 04037 935-1950 www.spcarterlaw.com Michael G. Friedman, Esq., PA 132 Main St. P.O. Box 10, Bridgton, ME 04009 647-8360 Hastings Law Office, PA 376 Main Street – PO Box 290 Fryeburg, ME 04037 935-2061 www.hastings-law.com Robert M. Neault & Associates Attorneys & Counselors at Law Corner of Rte. 302 & Songo School Rd. P.O. Box 1575, Naples 693-3030

CARETAKERS Caretake America Managing and Patrolling Kevin Rogers, Owner/Manager Rte. 35, Naples 693-6000 North Country Home Watch “We’ll be there when you can’t” www.nchw.us 207-713-0675 Rick Lewis Property Surveillance Seasonal and Year Round Bridgton 207-415-4476

CARPENTRY Robert E. Guy General Carpentry – Additions Repairs – Remodeling www.bobguy@myfairpoint.net Harrison 743-5120 239-4804 (cell)

Property Maintenance Cleaning & caretaking Exceptional references 207-650-1101

McHatton’s Cleaning Service Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Fire, Smoke, Soot, Water Certified Technicians Bridgton 647-2822, 1-800-850-2822 Servicemaster Prof. Carpet Cleaning – Home/Office Fire/Smoke Damage Restoration 1-800-244-7630 207-539-4452 TLC Home Maintenance Co. Professional Cleaning and Property Management Housekeeping and much more 583-4314

COMPUTERS Ms. C’s Computer Repair Virus and spyware removal PC repairs 207-228-5279 27 Zion Hill Road, Bridgton Naples Computer Services PC repair/upgrades – on-site service Virus and spy-ware removal Home and business networking Video security systems 71 Harrison Rd., Naples 207-693-3746

CONTRACTORS Dan’s Construction Homes/cottages/garages Siding/rep. windows/roofing Insured/ references/ 25+ yrs. exp.

No job too small – 625-8159 Douglass Construction Inc. Custom Homes/Remodeling/Drawings 30 years exp. in Lakes Region Phil Douglass, 647-3732 - Jeff Douglass, 647-9543 Sweden Rd. Bridgton Jeff Hadley Builder New homes, remodels, additions Painting, drywall, roofing, siding Kitchens, tile & wood floors Fully insured – free estimates 27 yrs. experience 207-583-4460

Jerry’s Carpentry & Painting Carpenter & General Contractor Log homes – decks – remodeling Newhall Construction Fully insured – Free estimates – 207-527-2552 Carpentry Shawn 743-6379 Northern Extremes Carpentry Custom Decks – Additions Remodeling – Free Estimates Log Hunting and Fishing Camps Insured Bridgton 647-5028

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

Quality Custom Carpentry Specializing in remodeling & additions Jeff Juneau Naples 207-655-5903

COPIES The Printery Black & White/Color Copies Special discounts for large orders Fax: Sending and Receiving Rte. 302, Bridgton 647-8182

tion are far reaching. It will lead all nations spiritually…

The continent of America is, in the eyes of the one true God, the land wherein the splendors of His light shall be revealed, where the mysteries of His Faith shall be unveiled, where the righteous will abide, and the free assemble.” (The Advent of Divine Justice, p. 86) Thank you for taking the time to read this letter, and please contact your senators and representatives.

Cheryl Collins, Stow Mashid Fox, Brownfield The Bahái Community of Bridgton

Filter

To The Editor: I agree with my friend, Joseph Angelo, we do put everything we read or hear through our own “filter.” One of the problems I have with that is the words going into that filter keep changing. We had Tarp, Stimulus, Quantitative Easing, and now the Jobs Bill. Weren’t they all the same thing?

And how do I fit the EXCAVATION K.S. Whitney Excavation Sitework – Septic Systems Materials delivered Kevin 207-647-3824

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

COUNSELING

FLIGHT INSTRUCTION

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

Sheila Rollins Private/instrument/multi-engine instructor Flight training – Ground school Flight review 583-6074

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

DENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES

FOUNDATIONS Barry Concrete Foundations Tim Barry Inc. Poured foundations – Frost walls Bridgton 207-650-3507 tbconcrete@myfairpoint.net Henry’s Concrete Construction Foundations, Slabs, Floors Harrison Tel. 583-4896

Bridgton Dental Hygiene Care, PA Complete oral hygiene care-infant to senior HAIRDRESSERS Most dental insurances, MaineCare accepted Victoria’s Hairitage 207-647-4125 email: info@bdhc.me One Beavercreek Farm Rd Fryeburg Family Dental (top of Packard’s Hill – Rte. 302) Preventative Dental Hygiene Services Vicki Crosby Owner/Stylist 19 Portland Street / PO Box 523 Jessica Zaidman Color Specialist 207-256-7606 www.fryeburgfamilydental.com 647-8355 Mountain View Dentistry Dr. Leslie A. Elston Cosmetic/restorative & Family Dentistry 207-647-3628 MountainViewDentistryMaine.com

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

ELECTRICIANS All Service Electric John Schuettinger Licensed Master Electrician Residential, Commercial Alarms Bridgton Phone 647-2246 A to Z Electric “The Boss Does The Work” David S. Gerrish, Master Electrician Residential/Commercial/Industrial 30+ yrs. exp., Naples 693-6854 Bouchard Electric Co. Mike Bouchard – Master Electrician Generators All types of wiring Lakes Region 583-9009 D. M. Electric Inc. & Sons Dennis McIver, Electrical Contractor Residential/Commercial/Industrial Licensed in Maine & New Hampshire Bridgton 207-647-5012 J.P. Gallinari Electric Co. Residential - Commercial - Industrial Aerial - Auger - Lifting Service Bridgton 647-9435 McIver Electric “Your on time every time electricians” 221 Portland Rd, Bridgton 647-3664 www.mciverelectric.net R.W. Merrill Electrical Contractor 24 hour Emergency Service Residential & Commercial Harrison 583-2986 Fax 583-4882 David K. Moynihan Master Electrician Licensed ME & NH Bridgton 647-8016 Stanford Electric Commercial, Industrial and Residential Wiring – Generators Naples 693-4595 Tuomi Electric Chip Tuomi, Electrical Contractor Residential & Commercial Harrison 583-4728

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Bonney Staffing & Training Center Temporary & Direct Hire Placements Call us with your staffing needs Rte. 302 Windham 892-2286

HEATING A –1 Thompson’s Services LLC Cleanings and repairs, Boilers Furnaces, Monitors, Oil tanks New installations, 24 hr burner service Licensed and insured 207-693-7011 Bass Heating Oil Burner Service Sales and Installations Waterford (207) 595-8829 Thurlow’s Carpet & Home Center Monitor Heaters Sales & Service Meadow Rd. (Sandy Creek Junction) Bridgton 647-5562, 800-310-5563 www.thurlowscarpet.com

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

INSURANCE Ace Insurance Agency Inc. Home/Auto/Commercial 43 East Main Street Denmark 1-800-452-0745 Chalmers Ins. Agency 100 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-3311 Harrison Insurance Agency Full Service Agency 100 Main Street, Bridgton 583-2222 Oberg Insurance Auto, Home, Business, Life 132 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858 Southern Maine Retirement Services Medicare Supplements & Prescription Plans Life and Long-Term Care Insurance 150 Main St., Bridgton 1-866-886-4340

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

LANDSCAPING Fieldstone Landscaping Patios-walkways-granite steps Fire pits-plantings-stonewalls Design/installation Free estimates fieldstoneme@yahoo.com Nick Nataluk 207-925-1222

LAWN MAINTENANCE Chapman’s Lawn & Yard Works Mowing - Cleanup - Brush Cutting Debris removal – Bark mulch Blaine Chapman 647-5255

November 10, 2011, The Bridgton News, Page D U.S. National Debt of $14,953,005,676,262.00 into my filter?

Peter Sullivan Bridgton

Do your research

To The Editor Having gone through a personally negative experience in the last few years, I decided to write this letter to spare you all the same problems I have had.

For many years, I have supported what I thought were legitimate charities in the Lake Region area and used them on my income tax returns. Problem is, I never once thought about checking out to see if they actually were legitimate charitable organizations, had a taxexempt status or had lost their tax-exempt status. Over 1,100 charities in the State of Maine lost their status in the last year.

Hundreds of dollars were given to these local organizations and checks I mailed just taken for granted, thinking that I was fine and dandy.

Big mistake #2: I got audited by the Internal Revenue LP GAS Bridgton Bottled Gas LP Gas Cylinders/Service Route 302 Bridgton 207-647-2029 Country Gas, Inc. LP Gas Bulk/Cylinders Box 300, Denmark Tel. 452-2151 Maingas Your Propane Specialist 1-800-648-9189

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

Fully insured Free estimates Darryl & Doug Hunt 693-5060

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

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

OFFICE SUPPLIES The Printery General line of office supplies In stock or special orders Rubber stamps - Fax Service - Labels Rte. 302, Bridgton 647-8182

OIL DEALERS Dead River Co. Range & Fuel Oil Oil Burner Service Tel. 647-2882, Bridgton McBurnie Oil/Casco Oil Delivery and Service Denmark, Maine Tel. 207-452- 2151

PAINTING CONTRACTORS Bob Champagne Painting/papering/some carpentry Small jobs – reasonable rates Lead safe certified 26 Zion Hill Rd, Bridgton, 207-647-5571 George Jones Quality Painters Interior/Exterior – Fully Insured Free Estimates Excellent References 207-318-3245 Gotcha Covered Painting Interior/exterior-deck refinish-powerwash Serving the Lakes Region over 15 years Free estimates Kevin 693-3684 Jerry’s Painting Service Quality Painting – Interior/Exterior Fully Insured – Free Estimates 207-527-2552

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

Portland St., Bridgton 647-2029 Collins Plumbing & Heating Inc. Specializing in repair service in The Lake Region 647-4436 Ken Karpowich Plumbing Repairs/Installation/Remodeling Master Plumber in ME & NH Over 20 years experience 207-925-1423

PRINTING The Printery Single Color to Multi-Color Business Cards - Letterheads Brochures - Forms - Booklets Wedding Announcements Rte. 302, Bridgton 647-8182

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Clement Bros. Lawn and Landscape Organic lawn & garden maintenance Shoreline restoration Creative stonework, property watch Snowplowing & sanding 207-693-6646 www.clementbros.com

REAL ESTATE Chalmers Real Estate 100 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-3311

Service and they checked my so-called deductions and they were not legitimate, after all.

So, I was penalized. I gave money to an organization that had no accountability.

I did learn from my costly mistake, but as it is holiday season, I want to spare you the same problem I ran into.

All legitimate 501(c)3 organizations can be found on the Guidestar website online by plugging in their name and their city and state. If the group you are planning to give money to is not on that site, you better not take any risk and find yourself in the same boat as I was a couple years back. You have a right to ask for any group’s tax ID number and get a receipt for any money, goods or charitable resources given to an organization. If they refuse to give you any of these things, you should rethink if you should be willing to write out that check, give those things thinking you are covered. As you can see, you may not be covering yourself legally. If you still want to do it, you can, but you cannot deduct it as a charitable donaLETTERS, Page D REAL ESTATE Coldwell Banker Lakes Region Properties “At the Lights in Naples” Waterfront, Residential Commercial & Land 207-693-7000 Oberg Agency Residential, Business,Lake Shore Property 132 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858

RUBBISH SERVICE ABC Rubbish Weekly Pick-up Container Service Tel. 743-5417 Bridgton Trash & Rubbish Service Serving Bridgton Weekly pick-ups Tel. 207-595-4606

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

SEPTIC TANK PUMPING Bridgton Septic Pumping Free Estimates 647-3356 329-8944 Dyer Septic Septic systems installed & repaired Site work-emergency service-ecofriendly 1-877-250-4546 207-583-4546

SURVEYORS F. Jonathan Bliss, P.L.S. Bliss & Associates Surveying, Land Planning P.O. Box 113, Route 5 Lovell, ME 207-925-1468 Maine Survey Consultants, Inc. Land Information Services P.O. Box 485, Harrison, Maine Off: 583-6159 D. A. Maxfield Jr., P.L.S. Over 10,000 surveys on file Pioneer Surveying & Mapping Services Boundary/topographic/construction surveys Commercial/residential Kenneth Farrar PLS PO Box 368, W Paris ME 04289 674-2351

TOWING Stuart Automotive Free Junk Car Removal 838-9569

TREE SERVICE Q-Team & Cook’s Tree Service Removal-pruning-cabling-chipping Stump grinding-bucket work-bobcat Crane-licensed & fully insured Q Team 693-3831 or Cook’s 647-4051 Toll free 207-693-3831 www.Q-Team.com Rice Tree Service – Sheldon Rice Complete tree service – free estimates Removal-prune-chipping-stump grinding Licensed and insured – Utility and Landscape Arborist Waterford ME – 583-2474

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

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

WELDING Welding Repair Services Aluminum, stainless, steel Tig, mig, brazing, soldering Route 114, Naples 712-3391

Classifieds

Discriminatory Advertising under the Fair Housing Act

The Fair Housing Act of 1968 at 42 U.S.C. 3604(c) makes it unlawful “to make, print, or publish, or cause to be made, printed, or published any notice, statement, or advertisement, with respect to the sale, or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.

CHALMERS INSURANCE

EXCAVATING – Have hoe, will travel. Site work, foundations dug, back filling, septic systems, sand, loam, gravel. Call Brad Chute, 6534377 or 627-4560. tf44

SEASONED FIREWOOD — Cut, split & delivered, $230 cord. Green, cut, split & delivered, $190 cord.

Wendell Scribner, 583-4202. 10t44x

SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR — looking for plumbing and electric work in the local area. Call 647-8026.

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BRIDGTON – 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments. $550-$675 mo. plus references and security. JPD Properties, 310-0693. tf2

DAY CARE

CATERPILLAR CLUBHOUSE — childcare in Bridgton has full/part time slots for all ages. Toddler and pre-school curriculum. I have a degree in K-8 education and 180 hours in early childhood development. For more information, contact 595-5209.

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ABC ACADEMY PRESCHOOL — has openings for 3-year-olds. Classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.

- noon, $95 a month. Your child will have tons of fun while learning basic fundamentals and early childhood academics that will be beneficial when starting pre-K and Kindergarten. Est. in 1992. FMI call Sandy at 807-0122 or 647-3040.

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FOR SALE

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REAL ESTATE

Part of the Chalmers Group

100 Main Street, Bridgton, ME 04009 Phone: 207-647-3311 Fax: 207-647-3003 www.chalmers-ins.com BN 45

HELP WANTED

ICE ARENA ASST./— Maintenance Tech. Maintains & operates the Zamboni and arena mechanical equipment.

Responsible for all housekeeping and general maintenance of the facilities on a daily basis. Performs maintenance, painting, electrical, mechanical & plumbing duties in the arena & campus-wide. Meets & orientates customers at the ice arena. Must have thorough knowledge of ice arena operations including refrigeration equipment and Zamboni. Must have basic carpentry skills. Please email letter of interest, resume and reference information to: dkutasi@bridgtonacademy. org EOE 1t45 LANDMARK HUMAN — Resources is accepting applications for Full-, Part-Time and Relief support persons to work with adults with developmental disabilities in the Bridgton and Oxford Hills areas. May include evening and weekend shifts. For application, please call 647-8396.

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VEHI­CLES FOR SALE

GOT’CHA COVERED — Painting.

Interior, exterior, superior service at 2004 FORD RANGER — 59,000 affordable prices. Fully insured. Free miles. New tires and two mounted estimates. Kevin 693-3684. 8t42x snow tires. $6,500. Call 838-1181.

tf44 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE — Fall cleanup, mowing, edging, JESUS IS LORD – new and used house cleaning. We can check on your auto parts. National locator. Most property while you are away. Call for parts 2 days. Good used cars. Ovide’s any type of general maintenance need. Used Cars, Inc., Rte. 302 Bridg­ton,

tf30 Seeking customers for winter plow- 207-647-5477. ing. Call Bernie 207-939-6574. 8t40x FOR RENT

GREAT LOCATION — Just over the Casco line in Otisfield, Rte. 121.

3-bedroom house, 1 bath. $750 month.

Call for details. 712-5175.

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BRIDGTON — 4-bedroom, 2-¾ baths and 1-½ bath, spiral staircase, great yard, many great features.

BRIDGTON: Three 2-bedroom apartments, great space (different areas of Bridgton). All rents need application and security deposit and first month rent when approved.

Call Ralph at Lake Country Property Rentals (207) 647-8093. Have clients for renting, need owners for homes or apartments. 3, 2 and 1-bedroom units needed. tf30

FOR RENT

NORWAY — 2-bedroom duplex.

Heat & hot water included. Washer/ dryer hookups, $750 per month.

References, security deposit & first month required. Available now. Call David at 603-882-9355.

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FOR RENT

BRIDGTON — Knights Hill 3bedroom, 1½-bath, oil and woodstove heat $900, 1st, last & security required.

781-559-8463.

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Classifieds work!

Antiques, Used Furniture. All must go.

NO EARLY BIRDS 467 Harrison Rd. (Rt. 35), Naples, Maine

DELIVERY AVAILABLE!

SEBAGO NAPLES BRIDGTON

Call Rob 310-3370

Buying and Offering US Coins Gold & Silver Bullion

Residential / Commercial Repairs – New Ceilings 23 Years Experience Free estimates

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

ANTIQUES • USED FURNITURE

• Huge Selection of Costume Jewelry and Beads • Vintage Clothing • Sports Cards DRYING • Large Selection of Comic Books RACKS • Nice Assortment of 5 Sizes Antique Showcases –

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PART-TIME — Multi-tasked, fastpaced position. Must be 18 or older, cooking skills and flexibility required. FIREWOOD — Bone-dry, $250 Apply in person, Hilltop Mini-Mart, cord; green, round, $185 cord; green 1547 Roosevelt Trail, Raymond. 1t45 split, $210 cord. $25 discount if you MACHINIST – Experienced manual pick up. Discounts for large orders.

8t40x machinist with high mechanical abil- Call 583-4694. ity to be an assistant to an inventor. ALUMINUM TRUCK CAP — for Send resume to: Machinist, PO Box 8-foot bed, extra tall. Best offer. Call 310, Fryeburg, ME 04037-0310. 2t45 452-2772.

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SNOW PLOWING

Wallboard Specialist

Estate Moving Sale

MARATHON WOOD/COAL — boiler. Can be used as an add-on.

24” wood length, coal grates, 70,000 BTU. New, still on pallet. Decided to do something else. $3,200. 647-8123.

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CASCO-NAPLES — New 3bedroom ranch, no downpayment.

Other towns, other designs available.

Howland Homes 207-807-1004.

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WEST BRIDGTON — Beaver Pond. Quiet studio apartment includes BRIDGTON — Beaver Creek Farm DOWNTOWN BRIDGTON — heat, $400 month. Available now. Call Road, 3.27 acres, well, black top road, Two-bedroom apartment in residential Suzanne, 781-631-6731. tf44 mountain views, electricity. $27,000. neighborhood, minutes walk from 583-6695. tf23 NORTH BRIDGTON — 1-bedroom Renys and Highland Lake. Clean, new appliances, recently remodeled. apartment, second floor, nice location, BRIDGTON — Hio Ridge Road, Opens onto quiet back yard. $775 heat included, $650 month. Call 617- approx. 27 acres for sale by owner.

5t45 Good developable land, mostly month includes propane heat, trash, 272-6815. plowing, water/sewer. On site parking TWO-BEDROOM HOUSE — in cleared. $59,000. 207-650-5669. tf21 and coin laundry. No smoking. Call Bridgton, on Burnham Road. $600 a WANTED 358-0808. tf40 month. Security deposit & references.

1t45x WANTED — Work for room and W. BALDWIN 2 BDRM HOUSE — Rural setting. 647-3607. board. Seeking a male, 35-40 years Carpeted, 2 baths, small loft, washer/ HARRISON — Main Street, sunny of age, to help a 70-year-old man dryer/dishwasher. No smoking, no 2nd floor 2-bedroom apartment, fully around the house. Snowblowing and pets. Quiet location $790 month -applianced in “like new” condition. shoveling. Privately-owned home. includes heat. 787-2121.

6t40 Available now at $895/month heat 693-2185. Ask for Jim. 2t45x HARRISON VILLAGE — Lovely, included. For information or to apply, BUSINESS SERVICES 2-bedroom antique cape on quiet side contact Susan at Heritage Rentals at 207-583-6001. tf42 HEAP HAULERS — Towing street. Large kitchen, new bathroom, walk to town, park & lakes. Plowing, SEBAGO — 1-bedroom apartment, service. Cash paid for junk cars. Call tf12 trash pickup & landscaping included. carpeted, fireplace, covered patio, 655-5963. $650 plus utilities. Call Peter at 650- lake view, beach nearby, quiet, no 9768.

3t44 smoking indoors, no pets. Includes TATE’S PLOWING SERVICES — Walkways & entrances included LAKESIDE COTTAGE — heat & electric. $750 per month + with plowing fee. Roofs & decks ex4t45 tra. Estimates available upon request.

Bridgton, small furnished lakeside security deposit. 787-2121.

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American taxpayers.

Because our election system requires such fabulous sums of money in order to run for public office, many politicians freely do the bidding of numerous unscrupulous big donors, special interest groups and thousands of lobbyists, while the average American continues to fall further and further toward poverty.

The American voter holds the fate of our country in his/ her hands. Until we demand honesty and integrity from our politicians, the country will continue to hurdle toward financial disaster.

Robert M. Howe Jr. Bridgton

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There are all kinds of groups in the Lake Region doing the right thing, but don’t kid yourself by thinking you are covering yourself by just writing that check. Do your homework. Get the tax ID number from them. Get a charitable receipt with the amount you have written. Protect yourself or you may find yourself in hot water. I know. I’ve been there, done that.

Happy holidays. This is my present to my Lake Region summer friends.

Jimmy Cousins Long Island, N.Y. and Harrison To The Editor: It is exciting and newsworthy to have a major snow event before Halloween. The day after the storm, the snow totals being To The Editor: Many Americans do not reported by our local television agree with the tactics and goals news media seemed puzzling to of the Occupy Wall Street pro- me. The first report was of 15 testors. However, I believe a inches in Bridgton. Although large majority of us feel that there was clearly only a maxithey are spot on in their assess- mum of five inches in my yard, ment that Wall Street is thor- I thought maybe North High oughly corrupt and the game is Street had been spared. Later, a different channel reported rigged against the little guy.

The protestors do not go far 17 inches in Bridgton. By this enough in their claims. Wall time, the accumulation in my Street and many politicians are driveway had disappeared and clearly in cahoots with each most of the lawn was visible.

To everyone in Bridgton other in stacking the deck against average Americans. who received the reported 15 Financial big shots shuttle back to 17 inches, my heartfelt symand forth between the Street pathy to you. On the chance and high economic positions that Bridgton actually received in our nation’s capital, where five to seven inches (like North they proceed to manipulate the High Street), I wonder where the other 10 inches came from. rules to favor the fat cats.

Because the rules have been It’s probably not the wisest so altered due to crony capital- thing to expect someone in a ism, when huge financial play- newsroom in Portland to tell ers get into trouble, all losses you what you can learn by stepare heaped onto the backs of ping outside. It does make you taxpayers, and any and all think…hmmmm? I am happy gains are retained by the firms. with the five inches that accuThe system has been so suc- mulated in my little piece of cessfully conned that profits Bridgton.

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(Continued from Page D) man — bald, bearded Ben Bernanke — has been creating trillions of dollars out of thin air. That makes the ones in our wallets and in our bank accounts worth less and less. Government, through him, is stealing our wealth.

Ben Franklin was right about at least one thing when he said, “Time is money.” My wish is for my government to stop messing around with either one. We’d be better off making our own decisions about such fundamental things and dealing with the consequences as individuals.

Tom McLaughlin of Lovell is a retired U.S. History teacher. He can be reached at tommclaughlin@fairpoint.net

RENYS RECOGNIZED FOR EMPLOYEE SUPPORT — Renys was recently honored by the Maine Development Foundation’s Maine Employers’ Initiative, a program which acknowledges Maine employers who promote both educational and career advancement opportunities for their employees. The Initiative provides Maine’s public and private employers with technical assistance and training, which supports employee retention and job skills. Pictured are: (left to right) Laurie Lachance, president, Maine Development Foundation; Joe Foley, vice president at UNUM and chairman of the Compact for Higher Education; John Reny, president, R.H. Reny, Inc.; and Governor Paul LePage.

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To The Editor: Winter in Maine can be a challenge for anyone. Our roads get icy, the snow seems never-ending and our temperatures plummet to sub-zero readings, particularly in the north. It is disturbing that as we head into the colder months, many Mainers will face additional challenges staying warm.

AARP’s Public Policy Institute recently issued a report on winter heating costs and the news is not good.

According to the report, since the mid-1990s, home heating costs have outpaced the ability of many low-income

consumers to adequately heat their homes. Of particular concern is that current projections indicate that heat expenses will increase the most this year for households using fuel oil. Here in Maine, approximately three out of four residents use fuel oil to heat their homes. New England in general has the highest heating costs in the nation because heating oil is the primary heating fuel used.

For New England residents age 65 and older, the average winter cost in 2010-11 was $3,058. Projections indicate that for 2011-12, this will jump almost 10 percent.

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

(LIHEAP) provides funding across America, helping lowincome households pay their utility bills. Sadly, the House Appropriations Committee has already proposed a huge cut to LIHEAP funding that will no doubt affect many Mainers in the coming months. In light of this proposal, it is AARP’s sincere hope that Governor LePage will consider directing part of the state budget

To the Editor: Tom (McLaughlin), in your Oct. 27 column, you raise a quandary. (1.) “How much help is too much and cause the poor to become dependent — to lose the initiative to help themselves.” (2.) “How many Americans are poor by that definition?”

Your answer, derived from careful scrutiny of a Heritage Foundation study has a definitive response, it seems that “92 percent of the poor have a microwave oven; 82 percent have air conditioning, 74 percent have a car or truck, 30 percent have two or more, 64 percent have cable or satellite TV (34 percent with plasma or LCD televisions), half of poor people have personal computers, 42 percent have Internet service; 70 percent have a VCR, 64 percent have a DVD player; 54 percent have video game systems and more than 90 percent live in single-family homes or apartments. The rest live in mobile homes.”

So, your “evidence” implies that those classified as poor are actually rich spendthrifts, who like to laze about on their couches in subsidized affordable comfortable homes, microwaving popcorn, crunching away on a bucket of Colonel Sanders fried chicken while watching the latest DVD. This goes on day after day while the wealthy work their bloody heads off to support their dependency. In LETTERS, Page D

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Obituaries

Helen T. Peluso

Caroline Croteau-Knight

Joseph W. Croteau Jr.

SCOTTSVILLE, VA. — Helen Therese (Bancroft) Peluso, 75, of Scottsville, Va., died on Thursday evening, Oct. 27, 2011, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Va. She was born on Feb. 20, 1936, in New York City, the daughter of the late Frank and Irene (Hannon) Bancroft. She grew up in the beach community of Far Rockaway. After high school, she worked as a bank teller until her marriage to Anthony Peluso in October 1960.

Anthony and Helen had two sons, Philip, born in 1962, and Michael, born in 1965. Shortly after Michael’s birth, the family moved to the Town of Sebago. After the boys entered middle school, Helen returned to the workforce, spending 20 years working in various positions at the Fairchild and National Semiconductor plants in South Portland.

Helen continued to live in Sebago after her retirement in 2001, but eventually tired of the winters and relocated to Scottsville, Va., to be near her son, Michael.

While in Scottsville, Helen lived at the School House Apartments.

She became very active with both the Scottsville Senior Center and the Community Center, where she enjoyed the excursions and holiday activities while making many cherished friends.

Helen cared deeply for animals, helping for several years with local feral cat control programs, while raising her two rescued cats, Smokey and Sassy.

She was predeceased by her husband Anthony.

She is survived by her sons, Philip Peluso of Limerick and Michael Peluso of Willow Grove, N.C.; and her sister, Catherine Bancroft of Rockaway, N.Y. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4, 2011, at St. George’s Catholic Church in Scottsville, Va. with the Rev. Dennis McAuliffe as the Celebrant. Interment of Helen’s ashes will be made at a later date next to her husband in Friendship Cemetery in Standish. A guestbook and obituary can be found online by visiting www.thackerbrothers.com In lieu of flowers, her family asks that Helen’s friends please consider making a donation to their local animal shelter.

CASCO — Caroline Croteau-Knight, 45, of Casco, passed away on Nov. 2, 2011 of lung disease at the Boston Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Caroline was born on Sept. 9, 1966 to Isabelle and Joseph Croteau Sr. She attended Oxford Hills High School. Caroline was involved with the Casco VFW and collected all kinds of frogs. She loved gardening, sewing and especially her dog. She loved her family and enjoyed playing with her grandchildren.

Caroline worked at Amato’s in Windham, and also was the owner and operator of Knight’s Towing.

She was predeceased by a son, Franklin Knight Jr.; her husband, Franklin Knight Sr.; her father, Joseph Croteau Sr.; and her brother, Joseph Croteau Jr., who passed away on the same day (see obituary).

Caroline is survived by her mother, Isabelle Croteau; her son, Walter Knight; two daughters, Jennifer Knight and Colleen Knight-Nye; her three brothers, Allen Croteau, David Croteau and John Croteau; a sister, Emily Hufschmidt; six grandchildren; and her special friend, James Knight.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Nov. 22 at the First Assembly of God Church, 70 Hogan Road, Lewiston, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The celebration will be followed by a potluck dinner from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

SAN DIEGO, CALIF. — Joseph W. Croteau Jr., 50, of San Diego, Calif., passed away on Nov. 2, 2011 at his home of a heart attack.

He was born March 8, 1961 to Isabelle and Joseph Croteau Sr. Joseph graduated from Oxford Hills High School and attended First Assembly of God Church in Lewiston.

He participated in community service for the homeless youth of San Diego and enjoyed teaching sign language to the deaf.

He also enjoyed singing, playing many instruments, watching the polar bears at the San Diego Zoo, and playing catch with his dog, Molly. Joseph was the owner and operator of Carmela’s Restaurant in Bethel, and also owned and operated a health care management service.

He was predeceased by his father, Joseph W. Croteau Sr.; and his sister, Caroline Knight of Casco, who passed away on the same day (see obituary).

Joseph is survived by his mother, Isabelle Croteau; his wife, Carmela Croteau; two daughters, Charity Croteau and Aimee Dubois; three grandchildren; three brothers, Allen Croteau, David Croteau and John Croteau; and a sister, Emily Hufschmidt.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at the First Assembly of God Church, 70 Hogan Road, Lewiston, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The celebration will be followed by a potluck dinner from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

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Inez M. Caiola PORTLAND — Inez M. Caiola, 95, passed away on Monday, Oct. 31, 2011, at Seaside Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.

She was born in Jay on July 28, 1916, to the late Melvin and Mildred (Mailman) Bartlett.

Inez was a talented and loving woman. She attended schools in Jay and started making pies at the age of seven and became famous for them.

She was devoted to her husband, Anthony G. Caiola, who she married on April 28, 1935.

She cooked for the Sisters of Mercy at St. Joseph’s Convent for almost 20 years and she could crochet an item just by looking at a picture.

She loved animals, especially her cats and grandchildren’s dogs.

She was predeceased by her husband, Anthony G. Caiola; siblings, John Bartlett, Mildred Gordon; and two grandchildren.

She is survived by a son, Donald Bartlett of Connecticut; daughters, Alberta Spofford of Westbrook, Beverly Bailey of Raymond and Toni Galley of Portland; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held on Monday, Nov. 7, 2011, at 10 a.m., at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford Street, Portland. Interment followed in Calvary Cemetery. Please visit www. jonesrichandhutchins.com for additional information and to sign Inez’s guest book.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to: The Animal Refuge League, Attn.: Gayle Dunnigan, P.O. Box 336, Westbrook, ME 04098 or Arthritis Foundation, Membership & Donations, P.O. Box 96280, Washington, D.C. 20077.

SEBAGO — Peter John Kolofsky, 46, of Hogfat Hill Road, Sebago died on Nov. 5, 2011 doing what he loved.

He was born in Worcester, Mass. the son of Andrew and Mary Kolofsky, and grew up in Rutland, Mass.

He is survived by his wife Lisa (Furtado) Kolofsky, his daughter Maria, and his son Thomas, all of Sebago. He also leaves his mother, Mary (Schnettler) Kolofsky; his brothers, Steve and Chris Kolofsky, both of Rutland, Mass.; his sister, Betty Muir, of Rutland, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his father, Andrew Kolofsky.

Peter graduated from Worcester Vocational Technical High School and Washington County Vocational Technical Institute in Calais, where he studied wood harvesting. Peter loved the woods and spent a great deal of his life there. He worked as a logger (his passion), excavator operator and a commercial fisherman. He was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed his family and friends more than life itself.

Visiting hours and a Celebration of his Life will be held on Thursday, Nov. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Watson, Neal & York Funeral Home, 71 The family of Milton Prouty will be holding a celebration of life Maple Street, Cornish. An additional time of visitation will be on Friday, get-together on Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Campfire Grille Restaurant on Nov. 11, from 12 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home in Cornish. A Mass Route 302 in Bridgton from 1 to 4 p.m. All friends and acquaintances of Christian Burial will be on Friday, Nov. 11, at 3 p.m. at St. Joseph are welcome to attend to help share in Milt’s memories.

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NAPLES — James Flagg, 74, of Naples passed away peacefully at his home on Nov. 5, 2011.

Jim was born in Naples, where he lived all his life, on March 3, 1937 to James and Celia Gardner Flagg. He graduated from Casco High School in 1955 and then earned a degree in automotive mechanics from Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute in 1957.

Jim worked at Flagg Lumber, founded by his father, and later became owner. Most recently, he spent 18 years working for Lake Region School District as a delivery technician, where he found his niche of interacting with people. He joked with many of the people he saw on his daily route and said he was trying to brighten their days.

Jim enjoyed working outdoors and gardening at his home. He loved his dogs and considered them to be members of his family.

He leaves his wife Peggy Hall Flagg of 54 years; two daughters, Tamra Warner of Bridgton and Terry Flagg-Bell of Naples; a son, Todd Flagg of Fryeburg; and four grandchildren.

Visiting hours were held at Hall Funeral Home on Quaker Ridge Road in Casco on Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be no funeral service at his request.

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YARMOUTH — Andrew Parent, Sr., 71, of Denmark died Friday, Nov. 4, 2011 at Brentwood Manor.

He was born in Cumberland, R.I. on June 21, 1940, the son of Thomas and Ida Jakes Parent. He served in the Army National Guard and married Irene L. Esperance. He had been a wire drawer for Texas Instruments for 31 years. He was a past commander of the local American Legion.

He is survived by his wife of Denmark; two daughters, Debbie Entenmann and Michele McMahann; two brothers, Al Parent and Ed Parent; and three sisters, Theresa Mercier, Joan Perry and Shirley Blanchette.

He was predeceased by a son, Andrew Parent, Jr. A memorial service was held at Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton.

Donations in his memory can be made to your local animal shelter.

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(Continued from Page D) fact, there are jobs all around to be had if the poor would just get off their lazy “you know what.”

Now, for quandary #2. This concerns how many poor we have in America. “Very few, if any,” you say. “You might find some on the streets, but they tend to be alcoholic, drug addicted or the deinstitutionalized mentally ill who refuse to take their medications.” For evidence, it seems you once volunteered in a soup kitchen and that “most of those who came in for a free meal were overweight.”

Because they didn’t look a bit like the starving children in Africa, you were kind enough not to indulge their dependency on you.

It must have nearly undone you last week, when you witnessed lazy, dependent street people joining with “communists, socialists, radical Muslims, public employee union thugs, and other assorted whiners” at an Occupy Wall Street (OWS) protest in Portland. You, Tom, imply that these shiftless no-goodniks have the audacity to want to deprive “the one percent” of all they have justly earned. I suppose Wall Street billionaire bankers and CEOs of multi-national corporations are super achievers who live lives of sacrifice, frugality and hard work. How dare they be victimized by

the poor. The alcoholics and drug takers should be grateful that they can temporarily live on the streets. Therefore, the poor should be delighted to make a minimum wage with no benefits for such deserving job creators. So what if temporary jobs don’t even cover gas money — that is if these big spenders were so irresponsible that they made the bad choice to buy a truck or a car.

In your version of the capitalistic system, young people should not want to further their education if they are poor. Rather, they should be grateful to pay thousands of dollars in loans, especially if they can’t find decent-paying jobs after graduation. The sick should be grateful to be in debt forever to the medical establishment. We know how the poor are. They probably are faking their illnesses anyway. The dead, without burial insurance, should be grateful to be crated off from the street and put in a pauper’s grave.

The idea that the rich, and/ or more well-to-do, are equally, if not far more addicted to a sense of entitlement, greed, power, control over others and abuse of others, as well as being equally dependent on drugs (especially prescription drugs), sex, financial gambling, excess, alcohol, expenLETTERS, Page D

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Honoring our nation’s veterans

the same.”

Mindful as we are of our veterans still with us today, we must also keep at the forefront the solemn and sacred honor earned by those who have passed away — and that means safeguarding our military funerals from detestable disruptions. For our military families, it is painful enough to lose a loved one without then having to confront repugnant protests that compound their agony and anguish. Those families have more than earned the right to lay their loved one to rest uninterrupted and with the reverence the occasion commands. That is why I have authored bipartisan legislation known as the SERVE Act — “Sanctity of Eternal Rest for Veterans.”

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are sacrosanct, but given the one-time nature of a funeral service, it is not too much to ask to increase quiet time before and after military funerals from 60 minutes to 120 minutes, increase the buffer around a military funeral from 150 feet to 300 feet, increase from 300 feet to 500 feet the buffer around access routes to a funeral service area, and provide for civil penalties against violators of the law — all of which my bill does.

Ending these repugnant actions is a matter our nation ought to be able to coalesce around, and I hope that Congress will provide its full support for America’s true heroes and their families.

To those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, we owe them and their families an eternal debt of gratitude we can never repay, but must never, ever forget. And we will not forget!

Indeed, Maine has the tremendous distinction, on any given day, of having the second most veterans per capita of any state in the nation.

If that isn’t proof positive that our motto “Dirigo” or “I Lead” is a credo we actually live by, then I don’t know what is. Let us all salute our heroic veterans who have so nobly defended our country and way of life. That they have done so in order to ensure the blessings of liberty makes us grateful beyond words.

Helping out our veterans

Nov. 11 is Veterans Day, and while it was originally established to mark the end of World War I, it has since been expanded to honor all of our veterans and thank them for all they have done, and are still doing, for us.

I have long felt that we don’t do enough for these brave men and women who have put their lives on the line to protect us and our way of life. We owe them a great debt for their service, and it is important to me that we honor that debt.

One of my major complaints on this front is that too many veterans here in Maine are homeless. According to the VFW, Maine Homeless Committee, there are about 860 homeless veterans in Maine. While there are many programs available for homeless veterans to ease their situation, the outreach to connect the veterans with these services is difficult. This last weekend, there was an event to help bring these veterans in and hook them up with the help they need to get back on their feet. It is called a “Homeless Veteran StandDown,” and it was held at the Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta.

Stand-downs like this are modeled after events that happened during the Vietnam War, when troops were given a break from combat operations. At a stand down, veterans are given hot meals, clean clothes medical and dental care, and hot showers. These stand-downs have been an annual event at Togus, and

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have been scheduled traditionally at this time of year to help homeless veterans prepare for winter. At the standdown last week, 71 homeless veterans came in from the cold.

While this is a good start, it is clearly not enough, and so this last session I put in a bill to do much more for our homeless veterans. The bill, entitled An Act To End Homelessness for Veterans in Maine, passed into law, and it calls for the director of the Bureau of Maine Veterans’ Services to partner with a volunteer agency, such as the Volunteers of America, to carry out an offensive against homelessness for Maine’s veterans. The effort will be based around an expanded system of stand-downs. These will take place at different times of the year and in different parts of the state to maximize the effectiveness of these events. They will also be coupled with increased efforts to identify homeless

veterans. Additionally, the new law calls for the identification of housing and sources of funding for housing to get these veterans into a warm safe place.

I believe that this law will make a real impact on the problem of homelessness among Maine’s veterans. These people have done so much on our behalf, and getting them into appropriate housing seems the least we can do for them. And if you can on Friday, take a moment and reflect on all that we owe our veterans.

If you’d like more information on this law, or if there is anything I can do for you in Augusta, please call my office at the State at 287-1515 or visit my website, www.mainesenate.org/diamond to send me an e-mail.

Senator Bill Diamond is a resident of Windham, and serves the District 12 communities of Casco, Frye Island, Raymond, Standish, Windham and Hollis.

(Continued from Page D) sive gourmet food and plasma TVs doesn’t seem to register with you. I don’t know if you have a disability and can’t help yourself for saying the things that you say. Indeed, wealth can be used to cover with a gorgeous cloak of illusion a multitude of human sins shared by most of humanity. As the old folk song goes, “It’s the rich who get the money and the poor who gets the blame.”

We all know that money and wealth mean power and allow privileges denied to others.

Virginia (Tilla) Durr Sweden

Halloween Party

To The Editor: Hundreds of ghosts, goblins and ghouls surrounded the Casco Community Center last Monday for the annual Halloween Party. Casco and Naples Recreation teamed up to provide a safe environment for children to enjoy the festivities.

I would like to thank the following individuals for making this event possible. Thank you to the Casco Library crew of Carolyn Paradise, Wes Covey, Michelle Brenner, Doug Sanborn, Linda Rubley, Heidi Hayden, Emily Ross, Ethan Strain, Diana Reeves, Mary Fernandes, Janet VerPlanck, Natasha Snow, Gerry Flack and Theo Snow for creating a spooktacular haunted house.

Thanks to Casco Fire Department members Tom Mulkern, Rich Fredricks, James Gerry and Ben Moen for providing lighting and a safety presence for all the trick or treaters.

Thanks to the Lake Region High School National Honor Society Sydney Hancock, Rachel Wandisin, Bryanna Plummer, Mason Kluge-Edwards, Kat Merrill, Savannah DeVoe, Ryan Skillern, Emma Walker, Jack Mills, Kelsey Winslow, Colin Bridge-Koenigsberg, Monica Couvillion, Julia Carlson, Lindsey Mason, Wes Solloway, Lewis Morton, Heidi Jewett, Maude Meeker and Victoria Waugh for running games, serving refreshments and making things fun!

Special thanks to Tristan Lacey, Heather Goodwin, Marie Caron, Alison Duprey, Rosemary Snow and crew for spending hours decorating, and setting up the center for a great event.

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Project Grad

To The Editor: Many thanks to all who supported the Project Grad 2012 Holly Berry Fair. With your help, we raised over $3,000 toward the chemical-free celebration our seniors will enjoy on graduation night.

We truly appreciate all the work that the parents put forth to make this fair successful.

We also had wonderful support from the community. Our heartfelt thanks go to the students who helped with set up and clean up.

We’d like to acknowledge Lake Region H.S. and Lake Region M.S. bands and their directors for a fine performance.

We’re thankful to Jim the Candy Man, who once again donated a table full of baked goods.

As usual, The Bridgton News helped us get the word out about the fair, including a colorful advertisement.

We couldn’t have done this without the many vendors and organizations that purchased space to sell their items. We’d especially like to acknowledge the vendors who donated items for the Project Grad raffle table.

Thanks also to the maintenance crew, including Fran, Reggie and Scott, who were outstanding with their accessibility and patience with us.

And to Santa Claus, thank you for making a special trip to Naples, Maine, during your busy season. You’re the best!

Our next Project Grad event is a wine tasting at Merced’s in Naples on Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. We also have a family season ski pass raffle available for $25/ticket, courtesy of Shawnee Peak Ski Area.

You may purchase raffle tickets at Tony’s Foodland, Hayes True Value, Sportshaus and R.G. Johnson.

Thanks again to all for your support. It takes a community to pull off the Project Graduation event, and we’re thankful for the one we live in.

On behalf of Project Grad 2012, Loralee Leach Holly Berry Fair chairwoman LETTERS, Page D

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As Mainers and Americans gather this Nov. 11 to recognize Veterans Day, all of us pause to commemorate the service and sacrifice of our phenomenal veterans. From our founding to the present, America has been tested time and again, and our democracy — and our love of liberty that undergirds it — has not only survived, but thrived.

As a senior member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, I have had the high privilege of witnessing firsthand the unwavering dedication to duty and consummate professionalism of our exceptional men and women serving in uniform on the frontlines in Afghanistan and Iraq. They exemplify the steadfast courage that demonstrates why our armed forces are second to none and the finest on the planet. This Veterans Day, in particular, assumes an even greater significance as just two months ago, this nation solemnly recognized the 10th remembrance of Sept. 11, 2001, while just over a month ago — on Oct. 7 — marked 10 years since the start of our military operations in Afghanistan.

In Maine, all of us can be proud of the combined efforts between leaders of our military and our schools in the noble undertaking of saluting our veterans through the Take a Veteran to School Day initiative. The program brings veterans into our institutions of learning to share their personal stories of service and sacrifice for the nation with students and educators.

It has become an invaluable opportunity for students to learn what Veterans Day and serving our nation in uniform truly means — and it provides a unique chance to express a heartfelt and wellearned “thank you” to the brave men and women who from generation to generation have woven the fabric of America’s greatness.

In thinking about this noble endeavor to pair our veterans — who are the very best of who we are as Mainers and Americans — with the next generation who represents the very best of who and what we can be as a people and a nation, I recall something President Ronald Reagan once aptly said, “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.

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To The Editor: Glen and I would like to take this opportunity to let you all know that November is Epilepsy Awareness Month.

Our family has been personally affected by this medical condition since our daughter, Tess, was diagnosed with epilepsy when she was seven years old.

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We thank you for your support.

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music; Lisa Cummings and vice! the Imari Desert Dancers for The Rufus Porter Museum their delightful demonstraBoard tion; Lake Region Caterers Beth Cossey for the cash bar; and to Jim Bridgton Medcalf for his wonderful photographs!

And of course a big applause and thanks to all of the partygoers, who brought energy, laughs, and marvelous To The Editor: costumes! We look forward to We would like to thank doing it all again next year!

Janet Montgomery President, Board of Directors Bridgton Art Guild

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To The Editor: I would like to thank all of the folks who pulled our recent fundraiser together in a very short time with good spirit and good results!

Many thanks to Carolyn Rhoads, Jane Horan, Cheryl Johnson and Judy Alderman for decorating, cooking, and keeping it all together!

Special thanks to the Skylark Jazz Ensemble for the rich and delightful To The Editor: Local businesses supporting local businesses is a healthy way to go, and The Black Horse Tavern and the Rufus Porter Museum did just that on the evening of Saturday, Nov. 5.

A portion of the price of each meal served that evening went to the museum. It was a win-win for all! The museum supplied the diners and The Black Horse Tavern supplied the food.

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our local communities for the support they extended to John Harmon. Their generosity in donations and participation at the benefit dinner and auction was outstanding. For people to give so much to a friend during these hard times shows the strength and goodwill that is part of New England life.

Many thanks.

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HARRISON — When Harrison VFW Post Service Officer Larry Mewth hears of any soldier having a hard time adjusting after serving overseas, he tries to help, offering his own experience as a veteran coping with post traumatic stress disorder.

Based on the number of people he’s talked to, Mewth realized it might be helpful to hold a seminar locally on the subject, especially for veterans and their families serving in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

He spoke to someone at the Veterans Center in Lewiston, and they said they’d be happy to help.

The result is that a PTSD Seminar will be held on Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Ronald St. John VFW Post on the Waterford Road in Harrison.

The session will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with coffee to begin and a lunch in the middle.

According to one government study, around 12.5% of soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan had PTSD, although the full impact the wars have had on mental health of soldiers is unknown, since the conflicts are still ongoing.

That rate is only a few points lower than the 15% rate another government study found in men shortly after returning from Vietnam.

For more information on the seminar, call Mewth at 831-3285.

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