Bn48 113017

Community Christmas Fair in Denmark; Sleeping with the Critters; Adopt a Child drive Section B

Player of Year

Inside News

Olivia Deschenes rebounds from ACL tear to shine in her final H.S. field hockey season

Calendar . . . . . . . 4B-5B Classifieds . . . . . . 4D-5D Country Living . . . 1B-6B Directory . . . . . . . . . . 3D

Page 1C

Obituaries . . . . . . . . . 4A Opinions . . . . . . . 1D-6D Police/Court . . . . . 5D-6D Sports . . . . . . . . . 1C-6C Student News . . . . . . 6D Games . . . . . . . . . . . . 4C

Serving Bridgton and the surrounding towns of Western Maine since 1870.

Vol. 148, No. 48

24 PAGES - 4 Sections

Bridgton, Maine

November 30, 2017

(USPS 065-020)

fail to sell, locals would pick up disposal costs.

McHatton, however, took the glass half full view. He noted that items dropped off by out-of-towners could sell and boost the town’s revenue. As for illegal dumping by nonresidents, McHatton knows it will happen from time to time, but “90%” of the people abide by the rules.

Board Chairman Greg Watkins questioned how diligently Transfer Station staff checks whether people dumping trash and recyclables indeed possess dump stickers.

“Look at the windshield of cars. No sticker, you can’t dump. Good-bye,” Selectman Bear Zaidman said.

Peabody will review the transfer station policy and address what changes might be needed. He will present the findings at the board’s next meeting, Dec. 12.

In other board business, Lost in the shuffle. Blaine Chapman admitted he was a little “confused” regarding an e-mail he received from Board Chairman Greg Watkins regarding the return of registration fees to the Easy Rider Snowmobile Club.

In the past, the club received $6.62 for every registration and had been awarded additional funding from the town.

Then, selectmen changed the process. All “outside agencies” have to fill out a form prior to budget sea-

SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS

Town not liable for missing stone

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY OR BIGGER HEADACHE? Should Bridgton open up The Store at the Transfer Station to out-of-town residents, or could monitoring who is using the property become a headache for town staff? (Photo by Eric Gulbrandsen) son outlining the request for funding. The Easy Riders, which had received $1,800 in past years, fell into the outside agency group.

Somehow, the Easy Riders

didn’t get the memo, and did not receive the additional funds.

Selectman Bob McHatton corrected the matter.

“They are a small club and

$2,000 means a lot to them,” said McHatton, who suggested officials approve taking $2,000 from the town’s contingency fund and give SELECTMEN, Page 3A

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Apparently, a ground marker stone in the Naples Town Cemetery is gone. And, the family approached the town, through a letter to the local selectmen, requesting that the town replace it.

“It was ground marker stone from a family that has been generations in this community,” according to Selectman Bob Caron II. The topic — stolen cemetery stone — was on the agenda under new business during the Naples Board of Selectmen meeting on Monday.

“I think what was being asked of us is: are we going to replace it? The ordinance is clear that we don’t replace the stones,” Chairman Jim Grattelo said.

Essentially, because of the ordinance, the solution might not be as easy as budgeting more money for cemetery maintenance “We would have to draft a new ordinance,” Grattelo said.

The chairman looked around and asked board member if something similar STONE, Page 2A

Bridgton asked to take over part of forest land

End to musical chairs, for now

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — It’s been a while since the town manager seat had someone sitting in it.

The seat has been empty since September.

This Monday, the seating arrangement at the Naples Board of Selectmen meeting was different — different and temporary.

The newly-contracted Interim Town Manager Mitch Berkowitz was doing one of his required duties — attending the selectmen’s meetings — for the first time since he was sworn in on Nov. 21.

First off, Berkowitz wanted to make it clear that this was temporary. He had no plans to come out of retirement. The interim job was just that, he said, for the time being, until a town manager is hired.

“I am not interested in the full-time position,” Berkowitz said.

He indicated that he has been asked if he is okay with being retired or would he rather apply for the town manager vacancy. He has replied to those people “I am retired,” he said.

At the start of Monday’s meeting, Chairman Jim Grattelo introduced Berkowitz.

“Mitch is here tonight. He will be attending the selectmen’s meetings. We welcome him aboard while we are hiring,” Grattelo said.

During the course of its meeting, the board did not discuss town manager candidates or talk about a timeline for interviews or hiring.

www.bridgton.com

Gone

Open ‘Store’ to more shoppers?

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer A sign outside “The Store” says, “Your unwanted items are valuable to someone.”

The store at Bridgton’s Transfer Station brings in about $25,000 a year, and Selectman Robert McHatton wonders if that figure could climb if more out-of-towners were to shop there.

Currently, a sign is posted at the facility’s entrance that restricts access to the station only to Bridgton residents who display a sticker on their vehicles.

McHatton would like to see that sign removed, allowing “outsiders” access to The Store. He noted that the big board at the entrance outlines hours of operation as well as disposal being limited to residents possessing dump stickers.

The existing Transfer Station policy was approved in 2009, which requires stickers to access the property.

Selectmen, however, can change the policy.

Town Manager Bob Peabody pointed out that allowing access to nonresidents could pose “monitoring” problems from who is tossing garbage into the trash compactor to what is being dropped off at the store.

If items dropped off at the store are not sold over a period of time, they are disposed of — at a cost to local taxpayers. If people from other towns bring items to the store, and those articles

Weather . . . . . . . . . . . 5D

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When Loon Echo Land Trust acquired 1,488 acres — now known as the Perley Mills Community Forest — it initially wanted to gift 938 acres to Denmark and 550 acres to Bridgton.

Bridgton, however, declined ownership.

So, Loon Echo gifted the entire piece to Denmark, and Denmark paid yearly taxes of $3,275 on the 550-acre tract to the Town of Bridgton.

Taxes on the property are $1,217 per year for Denmark on the 938 acres, or $1.30 per acre compared to Bridgton’s $5.96 per acre cost.

Now, Denmark would like to back away from that tax commitment, so LELT Executive Director Thom Perkins has approached Bridgton selectmen about the town reconsider-

ing its earlier decision.

“The Town of Denmark has investigated ways to address this discrepancy and harmonize the tax rates, but has been stymied by the fact that the two towns are in different counties (Denmark in Oxford County and Bridgton in Cumberland). The town has explored various options to divest themselves of the disproportionate tax burden, even contemplating the stopping of tax payments and allowing the town of Bridgton to take the property for lack of tax payments,” Perkins wrote the board.

Bridgton Town Manager Bob Peabody suspects the town rejected taking ownership of the property, which under the LELT easement permanently restricts most development, due to the loss of tax dollars.

Perkins pointed out that Bridgton could see LAND, Page 3A

Naples board addresses resident’s erosion questions

INTERIM TOWN MANAGER — Mitch Berkowitz stands in the meeting room in the Naples Town Hall.

(Photo courtesy of Town of Naples) At 9 a.m. on Tuesday, the Town of Naples released a press release that narrowed down to four weeks the timeline for filling the vacancy.

“The Town is in the hiring process to hire a full-time town manager. Guided by the efforts of Dave Barrett of the Maine Municipal Association, the board of selectmen will be interviewing several applicants over the next week in hopes of making a selection by the end of the year,” the press release said.

The press release explained the reason behind hiring an interim town manager and pro-

vided some basic information about Berkowitz.

The selectmen are “continuing their hiring process for a new town manager.

During this time, the board has also engaged the services of Mitchell Berkowitz as their Interim Town Manager. Prior to coming to Naples, Berkowitz had been an interim town manager for the Town of Jackman, Maine,” the press release said.

“Berkowitz will work a part-time schedule, addressing several pending issues and preparing for the arrival of the town’s next town manager,” it said.

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — One resident was concerned about the future sales of waterfront homes that have eroding shores or a high-water mark that places the home within the 100-foot zone.

Buzz Morton told the Naples Board of Selectmen that he was worried about property owners being requested to remove portions of their homes — if the Shoreland Zone measurements changed due to erosion or rising water levels.

He said he has noticed erosion of the shoreline around lakes in the area.

“There needs to be some talk about that. Address it so people aren’t left out in the cold,” Morton said, asking, “Again, have the rules changed about the setback?”

Chairman Jim Grattelo said nobody would be asked to remove a home or deck

if the original structure is closer than the 100-foot mark because of natural changes.

“If you have an existing structure, you are grandfathered,” Grattelo said. “If you haven’t altered it, they cannot make you tear down the structure because the 100foot setback has changed.”

“If you have erosion, you can document it,” he said, adding the state environmental agency provides permits allowing people to move soil material to mitigate erosion.

“I am not aware of anyone who has tried to sell their home…and the setback has

moved because of erosion,” Grattelo said.

“There is erosion going on around the lakes,” he said.

Morton agreed, saying, “We see it, but not every day.”

Selectman Bob Caron II shared some information with Morton.

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) “is very easy to work with in these situations. They work with the landowner quite extensively so that the landowner gets back” their shoreline that eroded, Caron said.

The Bridgton News Established 1870

P.O. Box 244, 118 Main St. Bridgton, ME 04009 207-647-2851 Fax: 207-647-5001 bnews@roadrunner.com

Page 2A, The Bridgton News, November 30, 2017

Area news

Town not liable for missing stone

Named board’s treasurer

LEWISTON — TriCounty Mental Health Services (TCMHS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Walter Riseman of Harrison to the position of treasurer.

Riseman has had a Walter Riseman long career in financial Harrison oversight, serving first as director of Finance and then as chief financial officer for Community Concepts, Inc., in Lewiston, where he worked for more than 20 years.

A graduate of Babson College, Riseman now runs his own business, WRAssociates, which provides small businesses with expertise in numerous areas of business startup and growth.

He also serves as a substitute teacher for SAD 17 and has been a volunteer counselor for Oxford Hills SCORE. Tri-County Mental Health Services is Maine’s most comprehensive agency dealing with the psychological and social wellbeing of children, adults, and elders, serving more than 5,000 people each year. For more than 65 years, Tri-County has provided innovative programs and services addressing mental health, substance-use disorders, developmental disabilities, and more. Its philosophy of building toward recovery and sensitivity to traumatic experiences of consumers gives hope to individuals, families, and communities in Androscoggin, Northern Cumberland, Franklin, Oxford and York counties.

(Continued from Page 1A) this had ever occurred. Caron answered it was “first time someone came to the board and asked” to have a cemetery stone replaced.

Selectman Rich Cebra spoke, reading the ordinance aloud.

“It is not the town’s responsibility,” he said.

“The care of the area is limited,” he said.

The board did not make any motions to approve money for the town cemetery or purchase a replacement stone.

“This is really a budget item,” Grattelo said.

“It is my understanding that there was money” for repairing cemetery stones, Grattelo said.

Before former Naples Town Manager Ephrem Paraschak left, during the current fiscal year, $8,000 to $10,000 was set aside and subsequently spent on the cemetery.

“That fund did exist. There was considerable amount of money in that fund. The money was spent this summer,” Grattelo said.

“The individual that was fixing the stones has spent what was allotted in budget,” he said.

“I would simply say that be part of the budget process, when the budget is being put together,” he said.

Caron said “$1,500 was approved at this Town Meeting and put in again.”

Grattelo said that request is likely to increase this budget year.

“Normally, instead of putting $1,500 a year in it, they want $2,000 or $2,500” for repairs, Grattelo said.

Naples resident Buzz Morton said the repairs to headstones were decent but could have been better by using epoxy instead of cement.

Selectman Jim Turpin asked for the location of a business that makes cemetery stones so that he could get cost estimates on repairs.

Turpin also said it would work well if the budget committee was reminded of the cemetery maintenance costs when that committee starts meeting again.

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The number of land sales in the Town of Naples is down slightly.

The market is not bad, but it has not improved much since the previous years’ recorded property sales.

Three large townowned parcels officially went up for sale about a

year ago; one lot off Perly Mills Road sold quite easily while two other 10-acre parcels haven’t generated much interest, according to Realtor Jocelyn O’RourkeShane of Maine Real Estate Choice.

“I think it is time to do a price reduction,” she told the Naples Board of Selectmen on Monday.

“There has been limited

activity with the property.

Not a lot has sold in Naples.

I am suggesting that we do price reduction,” she said.

Also, the land might be more appealing if there is an option to buy both parcels and merge the land, providing a bigger buffer, O’Rourke-Shane said.

“We have had a few requests about putting the two lots together,” she said.

Ultimately, the board voted to postpone both the discussion and the decision until its next meeting in two weeks.

As pointed out by O’Rourke-Shane, the sales strategy is one suitable for executive session.

On Monday, O’RourkeShane described the land: “One is nine acres and the other is 10.5 acres. The nineacre lot has the more buildable land. The only issue with selling them together, there is a buffer for the subdivision. There has to be a 50-foot buffer between lots. A current purchaser of the land would have to go before the planning board.”

Someone at the table asked O’Rourke-Shane if the town should combine the lots.

“No, not merge them.

Offer them as a package deal to the buyer and they can decide if they want to merge them,” she said.

Selectman Bob Caron II asked what the value of the land was when she started working with the town to put these properties on the market.

“That is why the numbers came in this way. The land was valued at more because the town expected that value way back then,” she said.

The town has owned at least one of the lots since 1991. That lot was used for a transfer site — with removal bins used to collect household trash and recycling. The ramp is still on the property, she said.

“We have a trustee deed on it. I don’t know if someone passed and deeded the land to the town,” O’Rourke-Shane said.

Selectman Rich Cebra said, “Let’s table this tonight.”

He suggested going into executive session to discuss it – at the board’s regular meeting in two weeks.

“We put this on the marPRICE, Page 3A

Land might get price reduction

Gore Road pavement not peeling

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Roads are always a concern for residents.

The condition of a road that was paved just this year has raised a few eyebrows and prompted a few citizens to pick up their phones.

The comments caused one Naples selectman to publically address something that is a normal part of autumntime paving.

“I received a few phone calls regarding the paving done on Gore Road,”

Selectman Bob Caron II said.

“What Glidden [Excavating & Paving Inc.] did was put down a shim coat for the winter. Knowing in the springtime, they will finish paving,” he said.

“When you see the marks in the pavement, it is not peeling back. It is a shim coat, based on the highest point of the road so that water runs off,” Caron said.

In the springtime, the paving company will return to the roads and put down that final surface layer of pavement, Caron said.

Stephanie Butterfield is

Road paving was brought up during Old Business at the Naples Board of Selectmen meeting on Monday.

The roads talk did not stop there.

According to Chairman Jim Grattelo, “we resolved the issue on Madison Heights.

P&K is going to plow that road.”

“The residents have satisfied all the requirements to have the road plowed. That will be plowed all winter long,” Grattelo said.

“There will be no expense to the taxpayers and no expense to the road association,” he said.

Grattelo gave kudos to town staff Steve Merkle who “did some horse trading” with P&K, agreeing to plow an area the local company does

in trade for P&K taking on the wintertime maintenance of the road in the Madison Heights subdivision.

The addition of this road to the town’s winter maintenance list would have required voter approval at a special town meeting. The current agreement will allow the road to be plowed this winter. It will still be a warrant article during Annual Town Meeting in June.

While the Town of Naples shoulders the responsibility of road paving and wintertime maintenance of some roads, it is not responsible for business signs provided by the State of Maine. A resident asked about the replacement of these particular signs around Naples.

PAVEMENT, Page 4A

TF42

TF25

THE BRIDGTON NEWS

Christmas Services

68 Roosevelt Trail, Naples (Corner Songo School Rd., Rte. 302)

Sunday, Dec. 10th from 12-4 p.m.

693-HAIR (4247) This is an excellent time to buy gift certificates and see all we have to offer: massage, facials, hair and nails.

Giveaways • Gift Certificates Food • Product

Again this year, The Bridgton News will publish a listing of services/activities to be held at area churches during the Christmas season.

Please send the information to The News office by Monday, Dec. 11 at noon.

Mail to: The Bridgton News P.O. Box 244, Bridgton, ME 04009 fax to: 207-647-5001 or e-mail: bnews@roadrunner.com

2T48

2T48

FREE

COLOR

HOLIDAY

P.O. BOX 244 • BRIDGTON, ME 04009 207-647-2851 207-647-8166 Fax: 207-647-5001 general email: bnews@roadrunner.com editor email: bnewseditor@roadrunner.com display advertising email: bnewsads@roadrunner.com website: bridgton.com Publisher & Editor.............................................Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writers....................................Dawn De Busk, Perri Black Advertising ..........................Eric C. Gulbrandsen, Ken Murphy Circulation & Classified.........................Elaine Rioux, Manager Production......................................Sonja Millett, Brad Hooper ...........................................................................Lorena Plourd The Bridgton News (USPS 065-020) is published Thursdays at 118 Main Street, Bridgton, Maine. Periodicals class postage at Bridgton, Maine. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Bridgton News, P.O. Box 244, Bridgton, ME 04009

SUBSCRIPTIONS PRINT EDITION 6 MOS. $18.99 (incl. tax) in state $19 out of state 1 YEAR $32.71 (incl. tax) in state $33 out of state 2 YEAR $62.25 (incl. tax) in state $61 out of state Call or send check

ONLINE DIGITAL EDITION 1 MONTH $3.75 6 MONTHS $15.95 1 YEAR $28.95 Sign up ONLY online at bridgton.com

ADVERTISING SPECIAL Contact Eric Gulbrandsen or Ken Murphy 647-2851

(BRIDGTON NEWS CORPORATION) Established 1870

Four weeks of advertising starting Nov. 30th edition through Dec. 21st.

You get color at no charge ($75 value).

Minimum ad size and all four weeks required.

CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED

ADVERTISING DEADLINES DISPLAY AD DEADLINE IS FRIDAYS AT 4:00 P.M. CLASSIFIED LINE ADS IS MONDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. Advertising Representatives are on the road Thursdays.

They are available at The Bridgton News office on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

MEMBER OF MAINE PRESS ASSOCIATION

Area news

November 30, 2017, The Bridgton News, Page 3A

Public input on Main Street design sought Main Street is heading toward a new look, but what should that new look be?

You can have a say whether you like some of the new features or not or offer up some other ideas.

To kick off the final design phase for Bridgton’s downtown project, a public meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bridgton Community Center on Depot Street.

HEB Engineering and Ironwood Design Group have been hired by the town to work on this project. The consulting team will be on hand Dec. 6 to outline what has taken place to this point, review the town’s project vision statement, talk about the 2016 conceptual design process and outcome, and OKAY REPLACEMENT? The existing Bridgton Community Center playground equipment (left) is showing its age, describe the final public outreach plan and project schedule. and officials there would like to replace it with a new playset. Selectmen questioned whether the playground equipUnable to attend the Dec. 6 meeting? An online survey is ment selected is heavy duty enough for public use? available, and the discussion will appear on the local public access channel. Check the town’s website at Bridgtonmaine. org for updates.

Bridgton selectmen meeting notes

Forest land?

(Continued from Page 1A) several benefits by taking ownership of the 550 acres.

One would be protection for the town’s aquifer. “With development pressures close at hand, Bridgton should control and protect its water resource,” he said.

Two, a forester projected the town could see a return of $27,500 to $50,000 per year in timber harvesting.

Three, since Bridgton is a destination point for recreation, the Perley Mills Community Forest fits nicely as an attraction.

“Bridgton would be able to control the recreational destiny of the property and take advantage of the economic spinoff. The recreational component is now in the hands of others,” Perkins added.

Before Bridgton selectmen act on the request, officials have asked its forester, who recently handled work on Sabattis Island, to review the property and report on potential timber harvesting.

Selectmen hope to have that report in hand soon, and will discuss the matter at a workshop meeting on Jan. 4 at 5 p.m.

Land price reduction

(Continued from Page 2A) ket a while back. I think we need to talk about it a little more,” Cebra said.

The vote was unanimous to table whether or not there would be price reduction of the town-owned lots. The board meets on Dec. 11.

(Continued from Page 1A) it to the Easy Riders. “They produce good trails, which gets snowmobilers to come here and spend money here.”

Watkins asked the town manager how much money was in the contingency fund.

While Peabody did not have an exact figure available, he said, “I don’t see it being a problem,” although he did note that selectmen had mentioned in the past about dipping into the fund for other matters.

“If you overspend the line, you can always come back to the board,” McHatton said.

The measure passed 5-0.

Out of time. Selectman Fred Packard is worried that the marijuana issue could become the Wild West if state officials fail to approve guidelines by the first of the New Year.

Packard noted that Feb. 1 is the deadline for the guidelines to be in place. Bridgton and other towns enacted moratoriums to give some time for rules and regulations to be crafted and enacted regarding the location of marijuana

dispensaries and social clubs.

Bridgton’s moratorium has since expired. If the town desires to enact a second-butfinal moratorium, a special town meeting will need to be called to do so.

More cemetery space? If the town wishes to expand the High Street Cemetery (located on South High Street), selectmen will need to schedule an executive session to consider property acquisition.

The issue, previously raised by Selectman Bob Murphy, was placed on a back burner due to questions regarding property lines.

One adjacent property owner had expressed an interest to sell land to the town. Town officials hoped to clear up boundary questions by referring to other property deeds.

Chairman Watkins said the board was now at a point that if they wanted to move forward on the issue, discussions would need to occur in executive session.

Busy writer. George Szok has been a busy grant writer. He has submitted six grant requests. Szok contacted seven new foundations regarding available grants.

And, he has assessed 14 new foundations as possible grant targets.

Also, Szok has looked at a two-pronged broadband planning approach. First, Bridgton could be part of a five-town Broadband Planning Grant from ConnectMe in 2018, joining Harrison, Naples, Casco and Denmark.

Secondly, he will look to secure funding to conduct a three- to four-month broadband planning study for Bridgton.

Board vacancies. If you ever thought about getting involved in town government, 2018 could be your year.

Bridgton potentially has several vacancies. The Planning Board currently has one vacancy and there will be an additional three terms that will expire in 2018. The Appeals Board will have three possible vacancies — two regular members and an alternate.

Big help. When a tractor-trailer truck clipped a guardrail on the Moose Pond Causeway, causing a section of manufactured housing to land in the pond, it took hours to return the vehicle

and home to the pavement.

Engine 5, the town’s new fire truck purchased from Cortlandville, N.Y. (which has a strict policy to replace a piece of fire apparatus every five years), provided complete scene lighting, which “far surpassed anything we previously had available,” Fire Chief Steve Fay reported to selectmen.

Nice idea, but… The current playset on the Bridgton Community Center grounds is showing its age.

“The current playset has seen better days and we would like to provide a safe and fun place for the children of Bridgton,” wrote Carmen Lone, BCC executive director, to selectmen. “The existing equipment has been here for over 17 years and showing serious wear.”

BCC would like to replace the old equipment with a new Backyard Discovery Skyfort II residential wood playset with swings, which is available at Lowe’s. While the new set is a “bit longer” than the existing unit, the playset would be located in the same area. The project — equipment and chips for the yard SELECTMEN, Page 4A

Laura Dutton

Call your Uncle Joe

2017 LIVE

Wreath Auction

You know the number.

Wed., Dec. 6, 2017 at 6 p.m.

!

1T48

naples-main-street.org “Caring For Our Community”

The

CAPTAIN JACK’S – Naples Marina Free Tapas || Cash Bar 1T48x

Celebration Tree H

At the Rufus Porter Museum

onor your loved ones, remember those who have passed on, celebrate wonderful people in your lives. For each bulb that you sponsor, your honoree’s name will be published in The Bridgton News throughout December. The tree lighting is Saturday, December 2 at 4 p.m. following a blessing of the tree.

The 2017 Celebration Tree is lit in honor of: Ralph & Gloria Hitz, Michael J. Bradshaw, Jeff Hitz, Tom Willims, Bruce & Laurie Chalmers, Eleanor Norton, Milton Allen, Marion Chase, Dave & Imelda Arris, Phil Douglas; Clare Burgun, John Roach, Josephine & Clyde E. Riley, Ted & Emily Eilertson, Marion & Arthur Coggins, The nine Eilertson grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren, Volunteers at RPM Gift Shop, Grace Carsell, Laura Friedman, Nancy Hine Dunn, Fr. Harry Williams RIP, Fr. Leroy Lawson RIP, Maida Mire RIP, Lorraine Morrell RIP, John Chapin RIP, Charles & Judith Vogler, Payson & Margaret Tucker, Mary & Joe McHatton, Josephine, Earnest and Peter McComiskey, Signa McPhail, Dann Denny, David Lamb, Enid Shapiro, Jim VonGal, Lillian May Williams Keen, Martha & Bruce Eaton, Stanley Brown, Dirk Spruyt, Carol Lawson, Margaret Hudson, Henry A. Hudson Jr., “Betsy Johnson”, Harold & Beryle Fitts, Robert H. Fitts, Cecelia & William Bookach, Barbara & Bernard Schofield, Aunt Elizabeth at Camp Newfound, Irene & Bill Snyder, Isabell & Scott Gray, Andy & Dottie Sanborn, Bob & Cathy Lindsey.

The Museum would like to thank Henry Hudson Jr. of Henry’s Concrete Construction and Kyle Warren of Warren Excavation for kindly installing our 20’ evergreen tree in front of the Museum. We would also like to thank Al Hayes at Hayes True Value, Therese and Dave Johnson, Dianne and Joe Barth, and Debra Fitts for making it possible to have a Celebration Tree.

The Rufus Porter Museum is non-profit 501(c)3 organization.

Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by the law.

1T48

Area news

Obituaries

Page 4A, The Bridgton News, November 30, 2017

Robert B. Entwistle Sr. NAPLES — Robert Bradford Entwistle Sr., 85, died peacefully at home on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017.

Born on June 16, 1932, to Jack Entwistle and Mary Margaret (Lyons) Entwistle, Bob grew up in the Beverly, Mass., Ryal Side neighborhood playing baseball and pond hockey with friends.

His constant companions were his sister, Barbara Jean (White) and cousin Claire Lyons.

A 1950 graduate of Beverly High, Bob was voted “Class Wit” and his future wife (Marilyn “Woodsie” Entwistle), “Class Artist.” After attending Cushing Academy, Bob entered Middlebury College, where he made many friends and learned to ski at the Snow Bowl. After graduating from Middlebury, Bob served in the U.S. Marine Corps in Japan. When he returned to the states after his service, Bob was reintroduced to Woodsie, whom he would nickname “the queen” and who became the love of his life.

Bob made a career in publishing in Massachusetts; he and Woodsie moved to Maine in 1989, and Bob continued working into his 70s. Bob’s hobbies included technology, flying (he got his pilot’s license in his 50s), tennis, golf and skiing. He especially enjoyed teaching people with disabilities to ski at Shawnee Peak.

Traveling widely for the military and work, Bob developed a love of travel, and encouraged his children and grandchildren to explore and expand their horizons.

Bob’s wife, six children and 13 grandchildren formed the center of his life. On winter weekends, the family’s trademark orange Volkswagen bus was loaded with Fern the dog, kids, and assorted friends to head to camp at Sugarloaf Mountain in Maine. Days began with Bob’s famous pancakes to fortify everyone for the first chair and ended with the Entwistles trying to be last off the mountain.

Bob’s 13 grandchildren were a lifelong source of happiness.

Known as Guppy, thanks to eldest granddaughter Abbi, Bob delighted in each grandchild’s interests and accomplishments. When he couldn’t be there in person, he waited eagerly in his office by his MacBook for e-mail and photo updates.

Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2004, Bob fought the disease courageously, always maintaining a positive attitude. Woodsie served as Bob’s sole caregiver for 13 years, ensuring he had a high quality of life every single day. Bob was well loved by “the queen,” and he knew it.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Marilyn “Woodsie” (Woods) Entwistle; his six children and their spouses: Martha MacKay of Cape Elizabeth, Mike Entwistle of Salt Lake City, Utah, Suzie Entwistle of Portland, Bert Entwistle of Reading, Mass., Amy Hunter of Yarmouth and Sarah Adams of Cape Elizabeth; 13 grandchildren; his sister, Barbara White of Ipswich, Mass.; his cousins.

He was predeceased by his brother, Jackie Entwistle.

A celebration of Bob’s life was held on Saturday, Nov. 25, at Saltwater Grille, South Portland. Online condolences may be left for the family at hallfuneralhome.net

Bridgton selectmen meeting notes (Continued from Page 3A) — is estimated at $7,000.

Donations can be made directly to the BCC at 15 Depot Street in Bridgton or online at bridgtoncommunitycenter.org The goal is to have the new equipment in place for summer 2018.

Selectmen, however, have a concern. Having upgraded playground equipment at Junior Harmon Field and the play area adjacent to the Town Office this past summer, officials questioned whether the Lowe’s product

is suitable for a public location due to the potential for heavy usage. Selectmen suggested that the town’s insurer be consulted before officials give the BCC permission to move forward.

Secondly, the next question was whether the new playset would fall under the BCC’s insurance?

Town Manager Bob Peabody noted that if someone suffered an injury at the playset, “you know where they will look” in terms of liability — the town, since Bridgton owns

the BCC property.

Selectmen took no action on the request to allow Peabody time to research the matter.

Meeting schedule. The next selectmen’s meeting will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 5 p.m. Due to holiday commitments, selectmen canceled their scheduled Dec. 26 meeting.

The board will hold two workshops in January.

First up is a two-part session on Thursday, Jan. 4 at 5 p.m. in the selectmen’s

meeting room to consider a major upgrade of the Highland Lake Beach area as proposed by the town’s Young Professionals group.

The second will be whether the town accepts 550 acres, which are part of the Perley Mills Community Forest, from the Town of Denmark (see related story).

A workshop will be held on Jan. 23 at 4 p.m. to hear a presentation by Cumberland Town Manager William Shane regarding its Senior Property Tax Assistance Program.

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — In an effort to keep the fleet updated and to save the taxpayers money, the Naples Volunteer Fire Association (NVFA) purchased a ’99 fire apparatus from the City of Bath.

This week, the fire association officially donated the vehicle, which will be used

as the primary accident truck, to the Naples Fire and Rescue Department.

The vehicle that was purchased is a 1999 HME Central States custom cab fire engine.

In addition to buying the rig, the fire association paid for it to be outfitted for the town.

The NVFA “paid to have

the entire truck painted, strobe lights replaced with LED lights, and to have it lettered,” according to a letter from Naples Fire Chief Chris Pond.

Pond’s letter was read during the Naples Board of Selectmen meeting on Monday, prior to the board voting to accept the donation.

The purchase took place only a few weeks ago, and it will allow the department to upgrade its primary accidentresponse truck and shift the current truck into the role of the forestry truck.

“The reason the fire association pursued this appara-

tus” is so it could be put into service as the primary accident truck, Pond’s letter said.

“The current truck, a ’13 FY50, is tight on space and doesn’t carry water for car fires. The 2013 FY50 was purchased new by the fire association to replace a vehicle that was 25 years old,” Pond said.

“The new pumper will be put into service as an accident truck,” he said.

The 2013 will become the new forestry truck, Pond said, adding he anticipates it will last the town a long time before a replacement is ENGINE, Page 5A

’99 custom cab engine joins fleet

Gore pavement not peeling (Continued from Page 2A) Selectmen Rich Cebra and Caron supplied the answers for this inquiry.

“The town has nothing to do with that,” Cebra said.

The Maine Department of Transportation “MDOT manages the whole thing.”

“The state came through.

The state has to keep up on this every two to three years for the whole state of Maine, for all of the signs,” Cebra said.

“The business owners now have been notified.

The business owner goes and drops the signs off in

Scarborough,” Cebra said, referring to the MDOT branch office.

Caron prefaced his comments by saying he, like Cebra who owns Steamboat Landing Mini Golf, has gone through the process for the business he manages, Naples Country Club & Golf Course.

“The business owner contacts the state. You have to pay for the signs. The yearly fee is due in January every year. That is yearly fee paid to the state department. The MDOT manages it,” Caron said.

Robert C. Carone 1949–2017

1T48

Joseph C. Aucoin Joseph C. Aucoin, 53, of Bridgton, died peacefully early Wednesday morning, Nov. 22, 2017, after a brave battle with cancer.

He was born on July 10, 1964, in Boston, Mass., a son of Joseph A. and Lorraine (Lebrun) Aucoin.

Joe had worked most notably at the shoe shop in Bridgton.

He loved the company of friends, house painting, fast cars and living life to the fullest. Always the jokester, he will be remembered for his sense of humor, quick smile and having a huge heart.

Joe is survived by a daughter, Kassandra Shackley of Lewiston; his beloved dog, Magnum, and many friends.

A memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m., Sat., Dec. 2 at the Oriental Masonic Lodge, 166 Harrison Rd., Bridgton.

Arrangements are in the care of the Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 8 Elm St., Bridgton. Words of condolence and tribute may be shared at www.chandlerfunerals.com

STOW — Robert Charles Carone, most commonly referred to as Bob, or Papa by his children and grandchildren, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017.

He was born in Lynn, Mass., to Charles Vito Carone, and Angelina N. Carone. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 40 years, Christine; his daughter Carmen Winchester and husband Eric; his son James Carone and wife Faith; grandchildren Sophia and Jackson; a brother James Carone; sister-in-law Peggy and her husband Bill Thurston; sister-in-law Beverly and her husband Brent Jacobs; an aunt Pauline Wykes; an uncle Fred Carone and his wife Priscilla; nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

Bob grew up in Swampscott, Mass., and has lived most of his adult life in the Fryeburg and Stow, Maine area. His love of hunting was encouraged by his grandfather Vito, and he has spent a lifetime enjoying his passion with family and friends of all ages.

His grandchildren Sophia and Jackson filled a hole in his heart he never knew he had. His family was often delighted in how much they brought out the kid in him.

There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, Dec. 9, at the River Church in Center Conway, N.H., from 2 to 4 p.m., located across the street from McSherry’s Nursery. Bob often helped others, so in lieu of flowers, please honor him by donating to St. Jude’s Hospital at www.stjude.org

Carolyn D. Cross www.warrensfloristmaine.com

Your one-stop flower shop Floral Arrangements • Greeting Cards Garden Decor • Gift Baskets …from a single stem to a whole bouquet, flowers say it best!

TF1

The Bridgton News

OBITUARY POLICY The News will run, at no charge, obituaries that have local connections.

Photographs may be submitted at no additional charge, and whenever possible, they should be e-mailed as a jpg file.

For an obituary to run at no charge, The News will include: who the person was predeceased by (i.e. parents, siblings, spouse, children), or survived by (i.e. spouse or significant other, children, and parents). Names of spouses of surviving relatives will not be included. Names of grandchildren will not be included, but the number of grandchildren will be used. We do not list the names of nephews and nieces, just the number of each.

However, if the deceased individual’s only connection to the area is a nephew, niece or grandchild, that person will be listed by name. Also, thanking doctors, nurses, hospitals, nursing homes, hospice houses, etc., for the care of the deceased and their family will not be included. However, donations in lieu of flowers are acceptable.

Requests for obituaries to run ”as written” will be accepted as paid obituaries, with a price quote and proof to follow receipt of the obituary.

The News reserves the right to edit all obituaries. If necessary, The News reserves the right to edit all obituaries for length.

Contact: The Bridgton News, P.O. Box 244, 118 Main Street, Bridgton, ME 04009.

Tel. 207-647-2851, fax 207-647-5001, e-mail: bnews@roadrunner.com TF45

Carolyn D. Cross, 72, of Bridgton, died Sunday afternoon, Nov. 26, 2017, at the Bridgton Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on Jan. 22, 1945, in Baldwin, a daughter of Stanley and Avis (Judkins) Graffam. She attended Porter Academy and was proud to have earned her GED from Lake Region High School.

In the summer of 1962, on June 30th, she married Gilbert E. Cross Sr. in West Baldwin. They made their home in Bridgton as she worked locally at Sebago Moc for over 20 years, and later at Bridgton Health Care Center, from where she retired after many years.

As a young woman, she and Gilbert enjoyed dancing. Over the years she also bowled in a league with family and friends, knitted, crocheted and would take on all comers in a card game, especially poker. Her greatest pleasure however, was time spent with and care of her family.

She is survived by her husband, Gilbert Cross Sr. of Bridgton; three children, Gilbert Cross Jr. and his wife, Jackie, Lisa Blodgett and her husband, Milo, Shelly Stevens and her husband, Shawn, all of Bridgton; and her granddaughter Amanda Cross-Kosiavelon, who she helped raise and is the love of her life; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by an infant daughter, Baby Girl Cross; siblings, Bernard, Ronnie and Maynard Graffam, and Lois Hurst; grandchildren, Kami-Sue Lefebvre, Brian and Adam Bailey.

At Carolyn’s request, there will be no services. Arrangements are in the care of the Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 8 Elm St., Bridgton. Words of condolence and tribute may be shared at www.chandlerfunerals.com

Wyvern Ashbel Smith HAVERHILL, MASS. — Wyvern Ashbel Smith, 90, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, from cardiac failure, at the High Pointe House in Haverhill, Mass. Wyvern was also known to relatives as Brud or Uncle Brud.

Wyvern was born at home on Kennard Street in Bridgton, on Feb. 26, 1927. He was the second son of Grace Delores (Witham) Smith and Carroll Kennard Smith.

As a child, Wyvern and his family lived in Bridgton and, for a short time, in Harrison, where his father, an auto mechanic, worked at a garage at the foot of Long Lake. In Bridgton, Wyvern attended Bridgton High School, where he enjoyed his Latin classes, playing in the band, and playing basketball before graduating in 1945. Through his teen years, he learned to play the drums, piano, fiddle, and accordion, often playing with a band at local dances from Sweden to Naples and beyond. During the summers, he worked hard — hitchhiking to Ohio at age 14 for a job, and later spending a summer helping with the construction of the Liberty ships at the South Portland shipyards. There, he said, shifts were 12-hours-on, 12-hoursoff, and each bunk was shared by two workers with alternating shifts.

As a senior in high school, Wyvern enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in order to fight in WW II, following his brother Carleton.

Wyvern went straight from graduation to boot camp at Parris Island, S.C. While there, the war in the Pacific theatre ended. Wyvern was in the 6th Marine Division, which was sent to Tsingtao, China, to assist Chiang Kai-shek’s government in the surrender and disarmament of Japanese troops. Wyvern found China to be fascinating, and often spoke of how interesting his time there was.

After his discharge as a Corporal from the U.S. Marines, Wyvern moved to Portland and started working with National Cash Register (NCR). And it was in Portland, while living at the YMCA, he proposed to his high school sweetheart, Verna A. Martin, then living at the YWCA. The two were married in 1949, and moved to Waterville to start a family. While there, NCR “temporarily” transferred them to Massachusetts — a move that lasted for more than 50 years. Wyvern and Verna moved to Stoneham, Mass., and there they started their family, eventually welcoming four children.

Many family and friends will remember the Smith homes in Stoneham, first on Montvale Ave., and then on Cedar Ave. Wyvern and Verna’s home was a warm and friendly place for a visit or a stopover for those traveling to and from the Boston area. Many will also remember the old Cedar Ave. house: a huge Victorian on a hill that Wyvern painstakingly restored over many decades, doing nearly all the plumbing, wiring, construction, and painting of the house and barn himself.

Through all the years, Wyvern used his spare time to pursue his music and his art. He could often be found playing the piano in the evenings, or sitting in his “art room,” playing guitar, mandolin, or other instruments, or drawing and painting. For a while he did the sports cartoons for the local newspaper. He taught himself to use oil, acrylic, alkyd, and even egg tempera paint. He especially enjoyed drawing and painting landscapes, birds, and portraits of family and friends, and often entered local art exhibits. Wyvern achieved notable success when he won two hunting stamp contests: the 1983 and the 1986 Archery-Primitive Firearms Season (Massachusetts) stamps.

Through all the years Wyvern never lost his love for Maine, and especially the Bridgton area. He and his brother built a home for his parents, a home that became a favorite destination for his children and grandchildren, allowing the next generations to learn to love Maine.

In 2004 Wyvern and Verna moved to Hudson, N.H., to be closer to two daughters. There they enjoyed their final years, gardening, visiting family, and with Wyvern as always playing his music and painting.

Wyvern was predeceased by his wife, Verna Annette (Martin) Smith, and by his eldest daughter, Nola Raye Della-Monica, in 2014.

He was also predeceased by his brother, Carleton Kennard Smith, in 2006. He is survived by his son, Jeffrey Wyvern Smith of San Diego, Calif.; and two daughters: Nona Ann Smith of New York, N.Y., and Cathleen M. Ristaino, and her husband, Mark L. Ristaino, of Londonderry, N.H.; a son-in-law, Glenn Della-Monica of Hudson, N.H.; and a sister-in-law, Beverly Martin of Harrison. He is also survived by three grandchildren: Mark A. Ristaino and Natasha N. Ristaino of Londonderry, N.H., and Ashley V. Smith of San Diego, Calif. In addition, he is survived by many cousins, nephews, and nieces.

A memorial service will be held at Chandler Funeral Home, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton, at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 9. All are invited to a light luncheon to be served at a nearby restaurant immediately after the service. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to the Bridgton Historical Society, PO Box 44, Bridgton, ME 04009. Words of condolence and tribute may be shared at www.chandlerfunerals.com

Area news

November 30, 2017, The Bridgton News, Page 5A

Even on holidays, insurance coverage required

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — This Saturday, the Town of Harrison and the Casco Village community are

kicking off the holidays with various events.

Meanwhile, the nonprofit Naples Main Street is getting their ducks in a row or rather

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Naples selectmen gave a cold shoulder to the idea of installing an automatic door that would blast winter air into the work space of the town hall staff.

There has to be a better, warmer solution, selectmen agreed.

The objective was to make the entryway ADA-compliant.

The Naples Board of Selectmen was looking at the cost estimates for the automatic door during its regular meeting.

Selectman Bob Caron II spoke when the board got to that agenda item.

“The only concern I have, I brought it up to Judy (Whynot, town clerk) when we make that door an automatic door, you remove the second door.

The problem is when that automatic door is open, the amount of wind coming from outside down that hallway” causes the office to get cold, Caron said.

Chairman Jim Grattelo agreed.

“There is a duct over the door. They are going to freeze at the window,” he said.

Caron said, “Of course, they are.”

“So, that is the problem.

What is the solution,” Grattelo asked.

The suggestion was to put in a sliding window at the office counter “so the wind isn’t whistling through there.”

The concern regarding that solution was that the sliding window would create a less friendly environment.

At that point, Selectman Kevin Rogers asked for some clarification.

“When did this happen?

Did I miss a meeting,” Rogers asked.

Caron said the installation of an automatic door was talked about over the past six or seven months and brought up by the former town manager Ephrem Paraschak as well.

“It has to be ADAcompliant,” he said.

Selectman Rich Cebra agreed that the door setup needed to be different to address the blasts of cold air.

“I deal with this in my home, cold air from the outside when I let the dog out,” he said.

“We need a second door.

I think we should get a quote for a light-duty second door,” Cebra said.

Grattelo spoke.

“They are taking out the second set of doors. As busy as it is, there are times the first and second doors are open. If we put a heater between the two doors” would that work, he asked.

Auto door would chill staff

Custom cab engine

According to Chairman Jim Grattelo, the required insurance coverage has fallen into place.

In order to address “the condition of having an umbrella insurance policy,” the members of Naples Main Street have reached out to businesses and other organizations with insurance policies in place.

“The horse-drawn carriage

BETHEL — Over the past 10 years, Hancock Lumber has worked hard to successfully reduce its consumption of electricity by installing

energy-efficient LED lighting and high-efficiency electrical motors.

Hancock Lumber is making more lumber than ever,

company is going to provide their own,” Grattelo said.

Carousel Horse Farm, located on Leach Hill Road in Casco, will supply the horse rides and participants will be covered by the insurance of that local grown business.

“The fostering of the dogs will take place in the church instead of town property,” Grattelo said.

“The final piece is the fire

department. Instead of fire pits, there will be one big bonfire. The fire department will manage it,” Grattelo said.

Mostly likely, the bonfire will be set up at the Naples Town Beach, according to Deputy Chief Mark Scribner.

The Naples Village Holiday Festival will be held Saturday, Dec. 9, at locations throughout town.

Hancock recycles energy to power mill

however, it is using much less Hancock Lumber will use to electricity to do it. offset energy costs at the facilAs of Saturday, Oct. 21, ity. The installation of this new Hancock Lumber’s Bethel backpressure turbine in Bethel sawmill is generating its own represents a huge leap in enerpower with a newly-installed gy conservation for Hancock steam turbine generator. The Lumber. project, years in the making, How does the system work?

The Bridgton Community Center Community Navigator includes a new system that Steam turbines generate elecProgram has arranged for a Veterans Service Officer from converts energy waste into tricity from steam produced in the Maine Bureau of Veterans Services to come to Bridgton high-value electricity, which HANCOCK, Page 6A twice a month starting in January 2018. The officer will provide information on eligibility for Veterans Services and Pleasant Mountain Inn & assist eligible individuals with enrollments. Veterans will be Big Dog Sports Bar & Grill seen by appointment made through the Navigator Program.

These appointments are for all veterans, not only Bridgton Welcomes residents.

Snowmobilers & Skiers Any veterans who are interested should contact the Community Center at 647-3116 to make an appointment with Winter Specials with the navigator, Loretta Ferraro. She will schedule your Inn guests receive a complimentary Continental Breakfast appointment and help prepare you for a productive meeting Saturday & Sunday mornings: Muffins, hot & cold cereal, toast, with the Veterans Service Officer. fruit, coffee, tea, hot chocolate & juice.

Helping vets get services

Stay two-plus nights and receive a FREE Appetizer at Big Dog Sports Bar & Grill.

Call 647-4505.

No Job Too Small VETERAN-OWNED

1T48

Complete Plumbing Services Kitchen/Bath Remodeling Water Heater Replacement Drain Cleaning Boiler Repair & Replacement

the motion should be for the board to accept the NVFA’s donation of the vehicle for the fire department’s fleet.

Interim Town Manager Mitch Berkowitz said, “You might want to acknowledge that with a ‘thank you.’

Because they are probably a 501 C3, the act of acknowledging their donation is extremely important for their status with the IRS.” The board voted unanimously to accept the donation of the fire engine to the fire department’s fleet of equipment and to thank the NVFA for its donation.

All five selectmen were present at Monday’s meeting.

Emergency Service Camps Winterized Fully-insured Master Plumber Lic. #MS90014213

6T47

(Continued from Page 4A) needed.

Meanwhile, the 1994 Chevy 350 forestry truck will be transferred to the town’s maintenance department to use a work truck, Pond said.

There is funding in the capital projects budget to add a dump body to that truck, he said.

“The fire association members take a lot of pride in the department and have donated several hundreds of thousands of dollars back to the town,” Pond’s letter said.

Chairman Jim Grattelo said, “So, this isn’t costing the town anything.”

Selectman Bob Caron II said that was correct. He said

harnessing up the reindeer before jumping in the sleigh.

Last December, Naples Main Street expanded from a small holiday gathering and wreath auction at the Singer Center to offering events from one end of the Causeway to another.

On Monday, the “I”s were dotted and the “T”s were crossed during the Naples Board of Selectmen meeting.

BRIDGTON, ME | 207.647.3940 ROCCIPLUMBING@GMAIL.COM

Christmas

2928 East Conway Rd. • East Conway, NH 603-939-2698 • townandcountry.com • Open Monday–Friday 9-5; Saturday 9-3

1T48

in Harrison

Nov. 30 – Dec. 2, 2017

Feel the warmth and share the glow of the season in one of New England’s most picturesque towns… where Christmas is still celebrated the old-fashioned way.

Christmas in Harrison is coming and you don’t want to miss all the excitement of this holiday tradition.

Enjoy the many free events and give back by donating a new unwrapped gift for Harrison Christmas for Kids at the Fred Garbo show or Olde Mill Tavern, or bring a food donation to the Friday “Soup and Song” or Saturday Dinner & Dancing at the Harrison VFW.

Thursday, nov. 30 United Parish Church, 5 p.m.

Soup and Song • Live Nativity • Concert

Friday, dec. 1 Harrison VFW Post 9328, 6 p.m.

Santa’s Arrival • Tree Lighting Fred Garbo Inflatable Theater

Saturday, dec. 2 EVENTS ALL DAY! Breakfast at Olde Mill Tavern, 7:30-9 a.m.

Visit Santa at Olde Mill Tavern, 10 a.m.-Noon Draft Horse and Wagon Rides Christmas Parade • Open Houses & Craft Fairs Christmas Tree Sale

Dinner & Dance, dec. 2 Harrison VFW, 6 p.m. • Free/Donations The Afterburners, 8 p.m. $10 per person

1T48

Area news & continuation

Page 6A, The Bridgton News, November 30, 2017

Rankin presented service award HIRAM — The Hiram Historical Society presented its 2017 Hubert Wentworth Clemons Award for Outstanding Service to the town of Hiram to Helen Rankin at a ceremony during the popular Trash Can Turkey Roast on Saturday, Oct. 21.

Helen Rankin has been an important person in the Hiram community in many different ways and for many years. She has been active in church and school affairs, leading youth groups and improving school nutrition through her positions as Food Service director in Hiram and its regional district SAD 55 and involvement at the state and national levels for 39 years. For six years, she represented the towns of Hiram, Brownfield, Fryeburg, Parsonsfield and Porter in the HELEN RANKIN receives the 2017 Hubert Wentworth Maine State Legislature.

She inspired residents to Clemons Award for outstanding service to Hiram.

form the Hiram Enhancement Society, which physically improved the town and held holiday parties for children.

When the town celebrated its bicentennial in 2014, she was there pitching in. She continues service as a member of the Hiram Community Club and trustee of the Hiram Historical Society.

Helen was a member of the Community Church and the Church Guild. She led a large youth group at one time and was active in PTC when her children were in Elementary School.

Helen was a longtime member of the Hiram Women’s Club, joining in 1948, until it disbanded in 2014. She volunteered for the McLaughlin-Hartford Post of the VFW when it occupied the building that has now returned to being the Hiram Community Center.

After working in the

school lunch program at Mt. Cutler Grammar School, Helen became director of the School Nutrition Program for the Sacopee Valley School District and later Food Service director when SAD 55 was formed, working there in service to children of the community for 39 years.

Not satisfied with working only to benefit our community, Helen became active in the Maine School Food Service Association, becoming president of the Association and serving as the Legislative chairman for 25 years.

At the national level, Helen also became the Northeast Regional director of the American School Food Service Association, serving on the Public Policy and Legislative Committee for two years in Washington, D.C. In all of these endeavors, Helen helped to insure

improvements in school nutrition programs. School nutrition was not only her job, but her passion.

With all her accomplishments at the district, state and national levels, Helen did not forget her hometown.

She continued to be active in local organizations, and was the treasurer for the committee that organized installation of a Memorial Monument to honor Hiram’s veterans. This was dedicated at the Soldiers Memorial Library in 2009.

Helen is so accomplished that she even has a Wikipedia article!

“We are pleased to present the Hubert W. Clemons Award for 2017 to Helen Rankin for her long dedication to community service,” — 2017 HHS Hubert W. Clemons Award Committee — Maryagnes Gillman, Daniel Hester and Priscilla Howard.

Hancock recycles energy to power mill

(Continued from Page 5A) a boiler by converting its thermal energy into mechanical energy, which is then converted into electrical energy in the generator. High-pressure steam rotates the turbine blades that turn the generator and create the electrical energy.

In Hancock’s Bethel facility, the system is creating electricity from otherwise wasted steam to provide heat for the dry kilns where their “green” Eastern White Pine boards will be dried for seven to 10 days. Therefore, the steam is used twice — once to generate power and a second time to heat the dry kilns — a process called cogeneration. The system converts the steam into energy that will power nearly a third of the entire Bethel facility.

Some cool facts about the

Raffle P r & Free F izes o Samplesod

T FUN NIGH le o for the wh Y IL FAM

project: • Annual energy savings estimated at 2,330,000 kWh/ year, or 30% of the Bethel facility’s total usage; • Annual power generated is energy enough to power 215 average households for a year; • Efficiency Maine rebate to offset cost by nearly 50%; • Complete skid weight: 17,500 pounds.

The Hancock team leveraged Efficiency Maine and applied for rebate money to offset the capital-intensive project’s costs by nearly 50%.

Efficiency Maine is the independent administrator for

energy-efficiency programs in Maine. Their mission is to lower the cost and environmental impacts of energy in our state by promoting costeffective energy efficiency and alternative energy systems.

Sawmill managers throughout the company are able to connect to the new interface — completely built in-house — to access how the system is running and see how much power has been generated.

Many people from Hancock’s team worked on this project and it is so exciting to have the system 100% installed and creating power!

NOW through 12/31/17

“It’s amazing to me how simple the technology is which allows us to convert high-pressure steam from our biomass boiler into valuable electricity to help run our mills. We burn waste sawdust in our boiler, which makes steam,” Sawmill Division COO, Kevin Hynes, said. “This steam then flows through the turbine generator making electricity. The steam continues onto the dry kilns to dry our lumber. The electricity, which is generated by the turbine, provides power to fans in the dry kilns, which is essential for the kiln drying process. It is amazing and exciting.”

100 REBATE

$

when you purchase a new Jotul. See www.jotulrebate.com

Cast Iron — the choice for generations • Timeless design Norwegian Craftsmanhip • Built in Maine • Quality that lasts a lifetime

Family Night Thursday, Dec. Factory 15th • Supermarket 4:30 to 7 p.m.

The Umbrella in Naples, Maine announces its 18th Annual Family Night on Thursday, Dec. 14th from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

F

amily Night is a Christmas party not just for the kids, but for families and the community! Owners David and Gail Allenson host this local event, complete with free food, free entrtainment and a visit with Santa!

The fun begins with the arrival of Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. They are accompanied by many favorite characters including Rudolph, Frosty the Snowman, The Grinch. The night continues with: ❆ A juggler ❆ Free t-shirts for kids sitting with Santa ❆ Free slices of award-winning pizza from our Crazy Stallion Pizza Pie Factory ❆ Free fresh-baked cookies and treats from our in-store bakery ❆ Free freshly-made New England Coffee

❆

❆

❆

The store also has many vendors that contribute to the night with free samples of their product. Oakhurst Dairy, Hood, The Gelato Fiasco, New England Coffee, and Ice Sparkling Water to name a few!

❆

Customers can also visit the Umbrella Factory Outlet (U.F.O.) down the sidewalk, where there is a free scoop of ice cream from our dairy bar, Area 51. There are also several raffles to enter, to be announced in next week’s Bridgton News.

❆

❆

1T48

Family Night is a relaxing, fun time to celebrate with local family, neighbors and friends! Everyone smiles to see classic childhood characters like Cookie Monster, Winnie the Pooh, Donald Duck, Mickey and Minnie Mouse. This is an evening children of all ages do not want to miss…

…a night where fantasy comes alive!

Hours: Sun.–Thurs. 7am-8pm • Fri. & Sat. 7am-9pm NAPLES SHOPPING CENTER • Route 302, Naples, ME • 207-693-3988

WOOD & GAS STOVES & FIREPLACE INSERTS Fighting the cold since 1853 2928 East Conway Rd. • East Conway, NH 603-939-2698 • townandcountry.com Open Mon.–Fri. 9-5; Sat. 9-3 1T48

Community

November 30, 2017, The Bridgton News, Page 1B

Holiday Fairs

✷

✷

KEDAR QUILTS & GALLERY RETIREMENT

SALE

FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS

Dec. 1 & 2 • 8 & 9 • 15 & 16 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

50% OFF Storewide + Lots of Other Specials

kedar@kedarquilts.com ✷ www.kedarquilts.com

1T48

Like our Facebook Page (KedarQuilts Margaret Gibson) to keep an eye on what is going on and call or text 653-9685 or 595-1138 with any questions.

18 Valley Road, Waterford, ME 04088

✷

✷

Booth with crafts for sale at the Denmark Christmas Fair.

The Denmark Christmas Fair

DENMARK — Patronize your local fairs and support your neighbors this Christmas season! Come to the annual Denmark Christmas Fair on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Denmark Town Hall on Route 117 (snow date Sunday, Dec. 3, from noon to 3 p.m.).

Resist the temptation to go to the mall for Christmas shopping. At the Denmark

Christmas Fair you can get all kinds of homemade decorations and baked goods to fill your gift list. There will be tables filled with unusual crafts and gifts that have been handmade by local artisans and crafters. There is also the Denmark Library book sale as well as raffles and a Cookie Walk table where you can fill a bag with your choice of delicious homemade cookies.

Come early and enjoy a hearty soup and sandwich lunch, topped off by Kenny’s scrumptious homemade donuts — a Denmark tradition!

Mark your calendars and plan to attend this unique

event in Denmark as we enter the holiday season. For more information contact Joan Knolla, president of the Denmark Congregational Church Women’s Fellowship, at 452-2887 or e-mail her at bandjatcmci2@yahoo.com

Medieval music for Christmas?

Experience an unusual telling of the Christmas story taken from the Wyclif Bible of 1380, the first English translation from the Latin, narrated in Middle English and accompanied by music from the 11th through the 17th centuries. Enjoy Gregorian chants as well as secular and sacred motets sung and played on replica period instruments by the outstanding Calderwood Consort at 2 p.m. in St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 42 Sweden Rd. (Rte. 93), Bridgton, on Saturday, Dec. 16.

The Calderwood Consort has been performing early music throughout Maine since the 1970s, appearing at numerous college and university campuses as well

as churches in Portland and along the mid-coast. Their performances offer the audience a unique opportunity to experience seldom-heard early music played on instruments that would have been used at the time the music was written. During intermissions audience members can speak with the musicians and learn more about these instruJolly donut makers!

MEDIEVAL, Page 4B

1T48

Snowflake Sale — Children’s Shopping Event, Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 to 11:30 a.m., First Congregational Church U.C.C., 33 South High St., Bridgton. Personal shoppers help children select affordable gifts for parents, siblings, and others while parents get together for coffee and cookies in the waiting room. For more information and to register for the event e-mail swissmann@bridgtonucc. org Denmark Christmas Fair, Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Denmark Municipal Building, 62 East Main St. in Denmark. Crafts, lunch, homemade donuts, and a raffle.

Proceeds to benefit the Denmark Congregational Church.

Breakfast with Santa and 10th Annual Santa’s Workshop for Kids Only Shopping Day (for kids 12 and under), Saturday, Dec. 2, from 8 to 11 a.m. in the gymnasium of the Sebago Town Hall. This event is sponsored by the Maple Grove Grange #148 of Sebago, the Sebago Elementary School Holly Jolly Helpers, and the Sebago Lions Club. The Lions will prepare the breakfast, which includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, milk, juice and coffee.

Annual Christmas in the Village Fair, Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Casco Village Church United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Rd. (Route 121), Casco. Enjoy vendors, wreaths, music, food, raffles, and shopping. And don’t miss out on their legendary Lobster Roll – Corn Chowder Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Casco Public Library will also be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with stories and pictures with Santa from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Patron Appreciation Yuletide Open House, Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m. to noon, Lewis Dana Hill Memorial Library, 2079 Main St., North Lovell. Join friends and neighbors to celebrate the Yuletide season by finding a perfect book or movie and enjoying some refreshments during your visit.

Everyone is welcome!

East Otisfield Free Baptist Church Annual Christmas Fair, Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, 231 Rayville Rd., about 1 mile from Route 121 in Otisfield. Gifts for all ages including handmade chocolates, baked goods, attic treasures, RADA cutlery, handcrafted items, a Christmas table, and the always popular Christmas Cookie Walk. Proceeds will benefit the church’s college scholarship fund.

3rd Annual Jolly Holiday Handmade Bazaar, Saturday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Denmark Arts Center, 50 West Main St., Denmark. Back by popular demand!

Come shop local for unique handmade goodies and gifts.

And rumor has it that Santa may be making an appearance at the bazaar!

We have the perfect gift for that special someone!

978 Roosevelt Trail, Naples, Me 04055 207-693-6753 Open 7 Days – 10 A.M. – 5 P.M. www.countrysleigh.com

“Where Traditions are Forever, and It’s Christmas Every Day”

Thanks to all who made our Holiday Open House such a success.

Christmas Trees Wreaths Kissing Balls

For Special Holiday Gifts, Stop In… We Are Open Seven Days a Week.

Gallery Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sun. 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Contemporary American Crafts Fine Art & Sculpture

Shop Firefly this Holiday Season for a diverse and affordable collection of scarves, jewelry, women’s and children’s clothing, fleece-lined leggings, hats and gloves. And Gentleman, we do have Gift Certificates for that special lady in your life!

1544 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302) Raymond, ME 04071• 207-655-4952 email: jlmastro@maine.rr.com

791 Roosevelt Trail, Casco, ME 04015

655-5459 • www.watkinsflowersme.com

1T48

5T48

De ar Sa nt a, are Al l I wa nt fo r Ch ris tm as gif ts from Firef ly.

Th an k Yo u

Hours: Mon.-Sun. 9-5

OPEN DAILY — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

103 Main St., Bridgton, ME 04009 | 207-647-3672

TF48

Stop in and see us for a

Lots of great gift ideas…

Gifts from Germany, Christmas Stollen Bread Liquor-infused Chocolates and more and MORE!

Homemade Fudge • Hand-Dipped Chocolates TWO LOCATIONS 1263 Roosevelt Trail, Raymond 655.6004 • Like us on Facebook Starting Dec. 3rd Our Holiday Hours will be Mon.-Fri. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Find us on

1T48

2 Cottage Street Bridgton, Maine 207-647-2400

2483 White Mtn. Hwy No. Conway, N.H. 603-356-2663

www.bavarianchocolatehaus.com bch@bavarianchocolatehaus.com

1T48

Country living

Page 2B, The Bridgton News, November 30, 2017

It’s a Christmas Eve tradition!

FRYEBURG — The Harvest Hills Animal Shelter Christmas Eve Sleepover has become an annual event where a “celebrity” actually stays overnight with the animals at the shelter on Christmas Eve. The animals get a lot of extra Christmas

cheer while they wait to be adopted.

This year, funds raised during the event will do something extra special. Not only will the money directly impact the animals at the shelter as it always has, all of it will go into a special fund

in honor of four-year-old Maxwell Bernie, who sadly drowned in May 2016. Since his death, his little piggy bank has been sitting on the counter at the shelter so that people could donate their spare change in honor of Max. Max loved coming to the shelter and playing with the animals. His mom says he would be so thrilled to know that the Christmas Eve Shelter Sleepover will help build his fund so that dogs and cats with health or behavioral problems can become more “adoptable.” The money will go to help animals that need a major surgery or to provide things like special training for dogs, fencing, specialized veterinary care, carts for amputees, or anything else that will help the shelter animals find forever homes.

This year, Deb Cloutier, longtime volunteer and the person who started this fundraiser, will be back sleeping with the dogs. She will be posting updates from their Facebook page during the sleepover, so be sure to tune in. Donations to the fund may be made through PayPal on our website www.harvesthills.org or through GoFundMe on their Facebook page. Checks may also be sent through the mail or dropped off at the shelter in person. Who knows, you may find a new furry best friend at the shelter if you stop by!

Harvest Hills Animal Shelter is located at 1389 Bridgton Rd., Fryeburg, ME 04037. For more information call 935-4358 or e-mail info@harvesthills.org

OPEN HOUSE

1T48

209 Main Street . Bridgton . 207-803-8551

and Decorated (up to 36")

★Indoor Holiday Decorations ★Partridgeberry Wreaths

4T47

Bitter Sweet Barn

Two Halls of amazing artisans and crafters with Live music from Tricky Britches and as always the SMAC crew will be serving up lots of holiday cheer and sustenance. OH, and the game will be on in the rooster lounge!

NAPLES — The Community Resource Council of Naples is now accepting applications for their Christmas 4 Kids program, which provides gifts of clothing and toys for Naples children and a Christmas meal for their family. Children up to 17 years of age (18 if still enrolled in high school) and who reside in Naples are eligible for the program. The deadline for applications is Monday, Dec. 4. To learn more call 595-2754.

Necessary Needs = Simple Elegance Wednesday – Saturday 10–5; Sunday 10–3 31 Webbs Mills Rd. (Rte. 85), Casco, Maine 207.627.7479 ~ www.bittersweetbarn.com

4T47

Sunday, December. 3: Stone Mountain Finest Kind Artisan Craft Fair

50% OFF

Local artists & artisans, potters, metalsmithing, jewelry, photography, fairtrade, creators of whimsey. Buy local, buy American.

Candlelight Concerts at the PAC

Please come in and browse, it’s good therapy! ~ Pam Rathmell

Friday and Saturday, December 8 and 9: Carol Noonan and Dana Cunningham

BROWNFIELD — Advent, from the Latin word “adventus” meaning arrival, is the four-week period prior to Christmas. It is a time to ponder the sacrifice that Jesus Christ made for us. By his dying a sacrificial death and rising from the dead, he saved us from our sins. Because of his great love, he adopts each person individually through baptism and faith in him.

An advent wreath can be a teaching tool and a reminder for Christians of the true meaning of Christmas.

Everyone is invited to join the congregation at the Brownfield Community Church to prepare for and celebrate Advent beginning Sunday, Dec. 3, at 10 a.m., and for a Christmas Eve service on Sunday, Dec. 24, which starts with a half hour of music by Jeanine Loubier at 3:30 p.m.

Friday & Saturday, December 15 and 16: Stone Mountain LIVE for Christmas

Hosted by Carol Noonan and the Stone Mountain Boys featuring Duke Levine and Kevin Barry with very special guest Jonathan Edwards!!

December 31, New Year’s Eve...

Le Vent du Nord for New Year’s Eve!

Performing joyous traditional Celtic-influenced Québécois Music.

Showtime is as usual, so you will still have time to get home for your own midnight countdown!!

Dec. 31

Lori McKenna Stone Mountain Finest Kind Artisan Craft Fair 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dana and Carol at the Little White Church Stone Mountain LIVE for Christmas hosted by Carol Noonan and the Stone Mountain Boys with special guest Jonathan Edwards NYE with Le Vent Du Nord!

4T48

Dec. 8, 9 Dec. 15, 16

WESTON’S FARM RIVER STREET (Route 113) FRYEBURG

May 26 June 1 June 15 June 16 July 3 July 26 Aug. 24 Nov. 2 Nov. 3

1T48

30th Annual Open House Sat. & Sun. Dec. 2 & 3

Sustainable Agriculture Since 1799 Pesticide-Free Available

Gibson…

Route 302 by the Bridgton/ Fryeburg Town Line 1T48

Mar. 3 Mar. 10 Mar. 23 Mar. 30 Mar. 31 Apr. 12 Apr. 14 Apr. 20 Apr. 26 May 12 May 17 May 18 May 19 May 25

Spencer Albee Mavis Staples!

Tricky Britches Paula Cole Peter Wolf The Ghost of Paul Revere The Gibson Brothers Martin Sexton (for Valentines!)

Bob Marley Shemekia Copeland Gaelic Storm Junco! (local favs) Session Americana Lotta Folk: Christine Lavin, Vance Gilbert and Don White We Banjo 3 Teada Lunasa with Tim Obrien Heather Masse and Jed Wilson Red Molly Ruthie Foster, Jimmy Dale Gilmore and Carrie Rodriguez Jake Shimbukaro (uke wiz) Suzy Bogguss Alan Doyle (of Great Big Sea) Secret Sisters Bob Marley Sean McCann (of GReat Big Sea) John Gorka Free Show with DuoDuo Quartet: Maeve Gilchrist & Nic Gareiss with Natalie Haas & Yann Falquet Harry Manx Lonely Heart String Band Arlen Roth and Cindy Cashdollar (slide guitars!)

The Black Lillies Heather Pierson for Mountain Top Music Center Bob Marley Chris Thomas King Rough and Tumble (2018) Chris Smither

935-2567 www.westonsfarm.com

1T48

Jan. 20 Jan. 25 Jan. 26 Jan. 27 Feb. 3 Feb. 9 Feb. 10 Feb. 14 Feb. 15 Feb. 17 Feb. 18 Feb. 23 Feb. 24 Mar. 2

FRYEBURG — The Fryeburg Academy Music Department presents its annual Candlelight Concerts on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 4 and 7 p.m. in the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center. The concerts are free and open to all. The PAC is located at 18 Bradley St. in Fryeburg. For more information call 935-9232.

The Meaning of the Advent Wreath

Annual Christmas Concert at the Little White Church in Eaton, N.H. (not held at SMAC, but call SMAC box offcie for tickets)

Dec. 1 Dec. 3

NAPLES — Once again the Naples Fire and Rescue will be starting up their Coats for Kids drive. New or gently-used coats can be dropped off at the fire station any time. Hats and mittens are also welcome — you will never make a more appreciated donation.

Thank you in advance. Let’s take the “chill” out of children!

For more information call Gary at 595-4219.

Christmas 4 Kids

Mercantile

LOTS OF CHRISTMAS ITEMS

Historical Society Show & Tell

NAPLES — The Casco and Naples Recreation Departments are sponsoring a community trip to the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens to see its Gardens Aglow holiday displays. This trip for all ages is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 8, leaving the Plummer Field sports complex in Naples at 3 p.m. The group will arrive at The Taste of Maine for dinner at 4 p.m. (on your own) and arrive at the Gardens at 6 p.m. The bus will leave the Gardens at 8 p.m., returning to Naples around 10 p.m.

Tickets cost $31 per person, $21 for residents 55 or older. Registration deadline for the trip is Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 4 p.m. For more information contact Beth Latsey, 627-4187, recreation@cascomaine.org or Harvey Price, 693-6363, recreation@townofnaples.org

★Live Christmas Trees ★Garlands ★Wreaths with Mixed Greens

Stone Mountain Arts Center

Christmas Tree Sales in Harrison

HARRISON — The Harrison Lions Club is now selling Christmas trees at The Village Tie Up on Main Street in Harrison. The trees, which are freshly-cut at a local tree farm, cost $30 for all sizes.

Proceeds from the sales will benefit Harrison Lions Club projects.

Field Trip to Gardens Aglow

Fresh Cut Christmas Trees

Presented by the

New Knitting Group Starting

HARRISON — A new knitting group will be starting at the Caswell Conservancy Center on Main Street in Harrison beginning Monday, Dec. 4 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.

The group is open to all regardless of their skill or experience. Beginners are welcome! For more information call the Center at 850-501-2709.

Taking the Chill Out of Children

Bridgton Festival of Lights 4:30 p.m.

Holiday Events

Holiday Open House

The Rufus Porter Museum will be holding a Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 2. From 4 to 7 p.m. The event will begin with the lighting of their Celebration Tree in front of the museum and continue with refreshments, holiday craft, and shopping in the museum gift shop. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Museum is located at 121 Main St., across from the Bridgton Public Library.

HARRISON — The Harrison Historical Society will hold their annual potluck dinner and Show & Tell program on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 1:30 p.m. Please note the different day and time — this event, which is always popular, will be held at the Carlson Homestead on Haskell Hill Road. For more information call 583-2213.

Holiday Crafting Sat., Dec. 2 • 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Deb Cloutier and friend.

Area Events

207-935-4358 HOURS 6 DAYS A WEEK 10–3 Closed Thursday

935-4358 ext. #21

“I’m a mix of some sort who came into the shelter as a stray. They think I’m on the younger side, maybe a year, and I have a ton of energy! They think I would do fine with other dogs, but I’m VERY cat-aggressive. I need an active home that will continue my training. I probably would have a little too much energy for a home with small children, and I seem to prefer men over women. I love to play ball and romp around in the yard. My adoption comes with a FREE 6-week training session at Telling Tails.”

Visit our website at harvesthills.org to see other cats and dogs waiting for a new home!

4-H Maker Monday Program

RAYMOND — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Cumberland County is offering a free 4-H Maker Monday Program for young people aged five to 18 on Monday, Dec. 11, at the Raymond Village Library from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The library is located at 3 Meadow Rd. in Raymond.

Participants will learn how to make snowflake window clings and a winter-themed Mason jar luminary.

All program supplies and materials will be provided.

The class is free but registration is required. For more information or to register please visit https://extension. umaine.edu/cumberland/programs/cumberland-county4-h/maker-mondays/. For information on accommodating special needs or disabilities call 781-6099 or e-mail sara.conant@maine.edu

Oxford Hills Honey Bee Club Meeting

SOUTH PARIS — The Oxford Hills Honey Bee Club will be having its annual Pot Luck Holiday Party at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Oxford County Extension Center, 9 Olson Rd. in South Paris. Please come along and bring a favorite dish to share. OHHBC will supply ham and presents from Santa. This will be the last 2017 club meeting and 2018 club officers will be elected. For more information contact Chris at cpeaston@megalink. net or visit mainehoneybees.com

Pickwick Club Meeting

AUBURN — The Pickwick Club, Maine’s Dickens and Victorian authors reading and discussion group, will meet on Saturday, Dec. 16, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. in Auburn.

Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens, chapters 1 to 31, will be discussed during the meeting. The moderator will be Alexis DesRoches. For more information call Joanne at 583-6957 or Alexis at 779-8979.

Country living

November 30, 2017, The Bridgton News, Page 3B

Half Acre book cover.

Sarah Frankel book signing at Casco Library she can proudly identify. One of the images that appears in many of her books is the open face of the moon, an image Frankel’s daughter learned to identify before she had ever seen it in person.

During this past summer, Frankel and her daughter were visiting friends in Etna, Volunteers Linda Burnham, Carly Dyer, and Eileen Messier in front of the Cookie Walk display.

Maine. Unlike Frankel’s forested property, their friend’s Dr. Ted Rogers home is situated in a large field offering an expansive Activator view of the sky. Staying up later than her usual seven SIGNING, Page 5B

by Ethel Gilmore-Hurst Lovell Correspondent 925-3226 ehurst3@yahoo.com

Lovell news

I hope all had a great Thanksgiving — now on to the month of December and the holiday season. Lots to do in Lovell!

Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library The Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library starts the holiday season off with the Christmas tree lighting on Friday, Dec. 1.

Starting at 6 p.m., folks will gather around the tree for the singing of the holiday songs we all learned as a kid. After the singing, the tree lights will be turned on to the oohs and aahs of all attending. With great anticipation the children and the adults will watch for one of the Lovell Fire engines to come down the hill carrying the most famous people of all — Santa and Mrs. Claus. Inside the library there will be lots of goodies provided by the ladies and Santa will listen to all the children’s hopes for Christmas morning. This is one wonderful night for the folks of Lovell to share. Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas!

Lovell Rec. Department The 12th Annual Gasping Gobbler race was held under sunny skies with 42 folks taking part. First place in the men’s division was Timothy Chaboniau of Ashland, N.H., with a time of 21:20. The winning woman was Alanna Natalak of Lovell with a time of 24 minutes. In the middle of the pack was Isaiah Johnson of Sweden, time 32:26, who donated the turkey to his cousin, Tatiana, of Stow. The first walker was Dawn Crowe of Lovell with a time of 45:41. All participants and rooters went to the VFW after the race for a fun time and to celebrate the great day.

This event is always well-supported by the sponsors.

This year’s sponsors were Norway Savings Bank, Bridgton Books, JB Storage, Kezar Realty, Weston’s Timing, Infinger LOVELL, Page 5B

Hubka Construction, Inc.

Searles Excavation Inc.

Building Contractor

LAKE REGION

LJG PAYROLL Full-service payroll – Direct deposit available.

Designed for small businesses to make your life easier!

Serving the Lakes Region area for over three decades REGISTERED – INSURED 3 Elm Street – Bridgton (across from the Post Office)

SALES, SERVICE INSTALLATION Raymond, ME

MONITOR

627-2260

Authorized Dealer

Monitor, Toyotomi & Rinnai

SAVE

UP $ TO

400

when you upgrade to a new Toyostove heater

smallboat shop restoration & repair of wood/canvas canoes 394 hio ridge rd. denmark me 04022 207-452-2687 smallboatshop@fairpoint.net www.smallboat-shop.com

EXCAVATION CONTRACTOR

Repairs Remodeling Custom Homes e-mail: hubkainc@myfairpoint.net 207-647-2299 • FAX 207-647-2220 Terry Hubka Milo Blodgett Drew Laperle

TF

TF26

Lovell

892-5430

TF24

Well, I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We had a great feast. We had Dale, Nichole, and Kayleb Parady, Dale’s mom Jestine Webb and her significant other Mark Bowie, Jolene, and myself.

On Saturday we all celebrated Kayleb Parady’s first birthday. He had a Smash Cake and boy did he smash it!

He had cake and frosting from head to toe. He looked like he was a member of the Blue Man Group (LOL). His sister Patience was here to help celebrate. His actual birth date is Wednesday, Nov. 28. Kayleb is walking now and outgrowing all his clothes.

Condolences to “Woodsie” Entwistle on the passing of her husband. He was a good man who loved his family. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather — gone too soon! God Bless.

I hope all of you hunters had good luck this season. Have a great week everyone.

Office Located Corner of 302 & 35, Windham Crossing, Suite 205

SITE EXCAVATIONS • SEPTIC SYSTEMS BOX 25 HARRISON, ME 04040

207-583-4948 TF

TF

l i n e es n i F

647-5711

TELL ‘EM You’re bringing it to Finelines.

HAD AN ACCIDENT? er! mb e m Re

Maine State Law Let’s YOU Decide who’s fixing your vehicle!

Need a recommendation?

Ask Your Neighbor!

Route 302 • 1866 Roosevelt Trail • Naples Ray Hansen

693-3838 Mark Bridges

TF30

News from Naples

NAPLES — The Naples Public Library, located at 940 Roosevelt Trail (Route 302), is hosting a number of events to help people get into the holiday spirit.

On Thursday, Nov. 30, from 2 to 4 p.m. there will be a Holiday Marmalade demonstration with Valerie, sponsored in part by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.

Learn about preparing food safely for gift giving — handouts will be available. Festive labels and decorations perfect for gifts will be available. There is a $15 fee for this class.

Santa visits the library for a special, annual story time event on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 10:30 a.m. A holiday potluck luncheon will follow from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All are welcome to come, bring a dish to share, and enjoy a variety of savory and sweet items in good company. Snow date: Tuesday, Dec 12.

The children’s blockbuster movie will be shown at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5 and everyone is welcome to come ready to laugh! Visit the calendar at www.naples.lib.me.us for movie titles, games, book groups, and all of the regular adult and youth programming.

On Saturday, Dec. 9, the Annual Cookie Walk will take place at the library from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Be dazzled with the scrumptious selections available at this popular holiday fundraiser. Select your favorites and support the library for $5 per bag. Treat yourself, a neighbor, or a special friend with delicious homemade delights. Live music will be provided

by Bea and Andrea, and arts and craft-making will also be part of this celebration.

For more information about these and other events at the library go to www.naples.lib.me.us or call 693-6841.

TF6

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

Chiropractic Acupuncture Wellness Care & Lifestyle Change Long-Term Corrective Care

TF11

Naples

Cookie Walk, more at the Naples Library

TF37

CASCO — The Casco Public Library will present an afternoon talk and book signing with Kennett High School graduate and author Sarah Frankel, who will be discussing her children’s book Half Acre on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m.

Sarah Frankel’s own daughter has grown so fond of books and their images that, at just over a year and a half, she happily entertains herself “reading” to her stuffed animals and pointing to the exquisite new things

~ Proud Founding Member — Maine Auto Body Association ~

Country living

Page 4B, The Bridgton News, November 30, 2017

Adopt-A-Child Christmas Clothing Program Each Christmas season the First Congregational Church of Bridgton distributes new clothing to local families through its Adopt-A-Child Christmas Program. Nearly 200 Bridgton children are helped by this program. Chris Lowell, the program chair-

person, states, “We are the only group in Bridgton that provides clothing for these special children. This year we changed the qualifying age to include all ages through middle school.”

To adopt a child you can pick up a “Wish List” card

at the church office or call Chris Lowell at 647-5197.

The cards are now available at the church office. Each child’s clothing requests, age, gender, and sizes are transcribed onto the cards. No names are included. “Adopters” select one or more cards to use as

Chris Lowell’s enthusiasm your business or organization would like to participate in this for this program can be found program, please send a check in her exclamation, “What a with “ADOPT-A-CHILD” great way to bring a smile written in the memo field to to these children whose parFirst Congregational Church, ents are already struggling P.O. Box 243, Bridgton, ME with everyday life. We invite 04009-0243. Checks may also you, your business or orgabe dropped off at the church nization to participate in this office, 33 South High St., on true meaning of Christmas.” weekdays between 9 a.m. and Please help make this year’s noon. The church will use Adopt-A-Child program a these donations to purchase success.

For more information call clothing for children who card at www.mountaintop- have not been sponsored. the church office at 647-3936. music.org/concert-series/.

Online is the best and fastest way to reserve and pay for seats although you may also telephone Kate at Mountain Top Music, 603-447-4737, Monday through Thursday.

Tickets are $35 per person HARRISON — The Harrison Village Library is and are on a first-come, firstnow offering the 2018 Breathe New Hampshire Fun served basis. Following the Pass coupon book with more than $2,000 in savings concert, enjoy refreshments at more than 100 favorite family attractions in New while meeting the musicians England. and mingling with the other The Fun Pass includes coupons to amusement concertgoers. parks, zoos, museums, ski mountains, and more. In most cases, a child 12 and under gets in free when accompanied by a paying adult. Some of the “super savings coupons” in the pass include Story Land, the Conway Scenic Railway, and ten ski mountains in New Hampshire; the Southwick Zoo, Cape Ann Whale Watch, and LEGOLAND Discovery Center Boston in Massachusetts; and Funtown Splashtown, York’s Wild Animal Kingdom, and Take Flight Aerial Adventure and Zip Tours in Maine. Visit wwwww.breathenh.org/ funpass to see a complete list of attractions.

Coupon books, on sale at the Harrison Village Library, cost $35 each and the library earns $12 for every book it sells. The remaining proceeds go to benefit Breathe New Hampshire’s mission to promote lung health. For more information and to buy a coupon book visit the Harrison Village Library, 4 Front St., Harrison, or call 583-2970.

Sakash ring in the holiday a shopping list for the gifts that parents have requested.

“Adopters” then return the unwrapped gifts to the church between Sunday, Dec. 3, and Sunday, Dec. 10.

In addition to adoption, monetary contributions to the program are needed. If you,

Jazz for the Holidays at MTM CONWAY, N.H. — Back by popular request, pianist Tom Snow and saxophonist Mike Sakash will be performing on Saturday, Dec. 2, in a stunning mountaintop home overlooking Silver Lake. For the past several years, Snow and Sakash have delighted listeners with their renditions of wintery jazz favorites in Mountain Top Music‘s unique at-home settings, which offer opportunities to chat with friends and the musicians during an informal reception after the concert.

Maine-based pianist Tom Snow has developed a loyal following throughout New England as his performances bring out the most joyful and playful aspects of jazz. Mike Sakash, another highly sought-after performer and popular local teacher, is recognized for his superb musicality and in-depth knowledge of jazz repertoire.

Bringing Snow and Sakash together, Mountain Top Music offers this very special opportunity to ring in the

holidays with melodic seasonal tunes played in “Snow/ Sakash Style.”

Pianist, bandleader, composer, and educator Tom Snow studied piano with many fine pianists and played with numerous jazz luminaries. He has also done session work on dozens of albums and CDs, and has five CDs of his own. His career has included international tours and he was director of Jazz Studies at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine for 13 years. Tom is now teaching improvisation, composition, and piano studies from his studio in Yarmouth.

Mike Sakash holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts in Saxophone Performance, African American/ Jazz Studies, and Music Education, as well as a master’s degree in Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media from the Eastman School of Music. Before joining the faculty at Mountain Top Music Center in 2008, Mike was associate professor of Music

at Washington & Jefferson College in Pennsylvania and he is currently the director of Music at Fryeburg Academy.

Mike was presented the Maine Music Educator of the Year Award in 2017.

Due to their popularity and their ability to fill the house, Tom and Mike will offer two shows again this year, one at 3 p.m. and another at 7:30 p.m. Seating is limited and must be reserved in advance online by credit

Calendar

tree sales, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., central fire station, 7 Gibbs Ave. $40 per tree. FMI 583-7989.

Mon., Dec. 4 — Socrates Café, 6:15 p.m., Community Center. Topic: Is Love of Money the Root of All Evil? Moderator: Ted Gerber. FMI 583-6957.

Mon., Dec. 4 — NAMI meeting, 6:30 - 8 p.m., First Congregational Church, 33 S. High St. FMI 647-2969.

Thur., Dec. 7 — Christmas tree sales, 4 - 8 p.m., central fire station, 7 Gibbs Ave. $40 per tree. FMI 583-7989.

Fri., Dec. 8 — Christmas tree sales, 4 - 8 p.m., central fire station, 7 Gibbs Ave. $40 per tree. FMI 583-7989.

Fri., Dec. 8 — Easy Riders Snowmobile Club potluck and meeting, 6 p.m., Community

Center.

Fri., Dec. 8 — Lake Region Community Chorus concert, 7 p.m., Twitchell Chapel, Bridgton Academy, North Bridgton. Free, donations accepted.

Sat., Dec. 9 — Loon Echo early winter hike, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Bald Peak, Pleasant Mtn. Meet 8:45 a.m. at Bald Peak parking area, Mountain Rd. Strenuous hike. FMI 647-4352.

Sat., Dec. 9 — Christmas tree sales, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., central fire station, 7 Gibbs Ave. $40 per tree. FMI 583-7989.

Sun. Dec. 10 — Christmas tree sales, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., central fire station, 7 Gibbs Ave. $40 per tree. FMI 583-7989.

Sun. Dec. 10 — Lake Region Community Chorus concert, 3 p.m., Twitchell Chapel, Bridgton

HOURS: Mon. - Sat. 9 - 5:30 Sun. 10 - 4

207-647-9998 19 Sandy Creek Rd., Bridgton TF23

We accept VISA M/C DEBIT EBT

Medieval music (Continued from Page 1B) ments that give this music its special sound.

The concert also includes readings from an ancient version of the Bible in Middle English, which lends a new perspective to the Christmas story. Translations of the text are available in the program notes.

Everyone is welcome to attend this one-of-a-kind concert to welcome in the holidays. Tickets are $10 at the door. For more information call the church at 647-8549.

Academy, North Bridgton. Free, donations accepted.

Mon., Dec. 11 — Memory Monday, 6 p.m., Bridgton Health & Residential Center, 186 Portland Rd. FMI 6478821.

BROWNFIELD Sat., Dec. 9 — Christmas Cookie Walk, 9 a.m. until gone. Masonic Hall, Denmark Road. Proceeds to benefit the Historical Society.

CASCO Fri., Dec. 1 — Tree lighting, music, activities, Santa, 6 p.m., Village Green.

DENMARK Fri., Dec. 1 — Denmark Mountain Hikers, moderate hike, Mount Potash, Kancamagus Hwy., N.H. 2,700 ft. Meet at Denmark Congregational Church, 8 a.m.

Bring winter packs, puffy jackets, head lamps, microspikes.

FMI John Patrick 756-2247.

Sat., Dec. 2 — Coffee house open mic night, 7:30 p.m., Denmark Arts Center, 50 W. Main St. $10 - $15 suggested donation. All welcome. FMI 452-2412.

Fri., Dec. 8 — Denmark Mountain Hikers, easy hike, Hall’s Ledge, Jackson, N.H., 950 ft. Meet at Denmark Congregational Church, 8 a.m.

Casco/Naples/Raymond American Legion Post #155

Fish Fry

Dec. 9th • Noon

Dine In or Take Out

Sign up by Dec. 4th.

Call Maxine 693-6285

DAILY SPECIALS MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ARE ACCEPTED

TF34

9 Depot St., Bridgton, Maine

•

COCO (PG)

1T48

(PG)

Closed Mon. & Tues.

Wed. – Fri. 5 – 8 Sat. 3 – 8 & Sun. 12 – 8

647-9326 or visit us on the web at www.magiclanternmovies.com

Bring a New Unwrapped Toy to be donated to area children in need of a good Holiday, and receive 10% OFF your meal!

JOIN US FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE… All-you-can-eat Buffet and Karaoke FRI. & SAT. NIGHTS 8:30 – 12:30 P.M.

PIZZA

EAT-IN OR TAKE-OUT EVERY NIGHT

www.punkinvalley.com FULL LIQUOR LICENSE OPEN DAILY YEAR ROUND!

1270 N. High St. ~ Rt. 302 ~ Bridgton, ME (just before the Fryeburg town line) • 207-647-2784

“PINT & A POUND”

NOW SHOWING

WONDER

INCLUDES POTATO, VEGETABLE, SALAD & ROLLS

KARAOKE

~ Duck Confit & Root Vegetable Cassoulet, Blistered Beans, Cipollini Onion Jam, Cranberry Gastrique $30

Thurs., 11/30/17 – Thurs., 12/9/17

(PG-13)

KING & QUEEN CUT

Line Dancing Lessons

A Sampling from our Fall Menu

THEATER CLOSED MONDAYS

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS

Best Prime Rib In Town

Hall Rental • 693-6285

Sun.-Thurs. 11 am - 9 pm/8:30 pm Fri. & Sat. 11 am - 10 pm/9:30 pm 160 Main Street Bridgton, ME 04009

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Thursday 6:30 p.m.

Route 11, Naples, ME • 693-6285 americanlegionpost155.com

7 DAYS A WEEK Summer/Winter

CALENDAR, Page 5B

BIGGEST & BEST OMELETS AROUND!

INCLUDES: 3 UNIQUE TACOS AUTHENTIC RICE AND BEANS TASTY MARGARITA SPECIALS!

INCLUDES: • 1 POUND OF MUSSELS OR CLAMS (5 PREPARATIONS AVAILABLE) • PINT OF BEER (OR GLASS OF WINE) $ 95 • ARTISAN BREAD

14

SERVING DINNER TUES. – SUN. • 5:30 – 9 P.M. Gluten-free & vegetarian dishes available “BEST IN-TOWN MAINE INN” – YANKEE MAGAZINE

OR ASK ABOUT OUR TAKE-OUT CATERING MENU!

Try our Brunch menu!

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Campfire Coach Available Fri. & Sat. Nights… BOOK EARLY!… Call 803-2255

RESERVATIONS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 548 Main Street, Fryeburg, ME www.OxfordHouseInn.com 207.935.3442 | 800.261.7206

1T48

Tel: (207) 647-8890

(Rte. 302). FMI Lew Krainin 868-6846.

Wed., Dec. 6 — Age Friendly Community Assessment meeting, 2 p.m., Public Safety Building, All welcome. FMI 415-4218 or jess4maine@gmail.com WATERFORD Sat., Dec. 2 — Baked haddock public supper, 5 - 6:30 p.m., North Waterford Church, $10. To benefit Waterford World’s Fair. FMI 595-1601.

AREA EVENTS Sat., Dec. 2 — Community supper, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church, 50 Main St. (Rte. 219), East Sumner. Free, donations accepted, proceeds benefit outreach missions. FMI 388-2263 or 3882667.

ONGOING WEEKLY DAILY Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon - 1 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Sweden Rd., Bridgton. O/D MONDAYS Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 - 10 a.m. Mon., Wed.,

SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER DAILY

Fri., Dec. 1st• 5-7 p.m.

Kids’ Christmas Party

Szechuan, Hunan & Cantonese Cuisine

Bring winter packs, puffy jackets, head lamps, microspikes.

FMI John Patrick 756-2247.

FRYEBURG Thur. Nov. 30 — Maineland, documentary by Miao Wang, 7 p.m. Leura Hill Eastman PAC, 18 Bradley St. $5 general admission. FMI 935-9232.

HARRISON Sat., Dec. 2 — United Parish Church buffet breakfast, 7:30 9 a.m., Olde Mill Tavern, Main Street. Free meal; donations accepted for Deacons Fund Christmas projects.

Sat., Dec. 2 — Harrison Food Pantry public supper, 5:30 - 7 p.m., VFW Hall, 176 Waterford Rd. Free meal; food pantry donations accepted.

LOVELL Fri., Dec. 1 — Christmas tree lighting and Santa, 6 p.m., Charlotte Hobbs Library.

NAPLES Fri., Dec. 1 — Lake Region’s Got Talent auditions, 7 - 9 p.m., Lake Region High School, Rte. 302. FMI Lew Krainin 8686846.

RAYMOND Sat., Dec. 2 — Lake Region’s Got Talent auditions, 1 - 3 p.m., CenterStage Dance Studio, Raymond Shopping Center, 1233 Roosevelt Trail

518 Portland Rd., Bridgton, Maine 207-803-2255 WWW . THECAMPFIREGRILLE . COM

1T48

BRIDGTON Sat., Dec. 2 — Festival of Lights, 4:30 p.m. party, library courtyard; 5:10 p.m. tree lighting; 5:30 holiday parade, Main St.; 6:30 p.m. Santa visits Community Center.

Sat., Dec. 2 — Christmas tree sales, noon - 5 p.m., central fire station, 7 Gibbs Ave. $40 per tree. FMI 583-7989.

Sun. Dec. 3 — Christmas

Tom Snow (left) and Mike season with jazz.

2018 Fun Pass coupon book

Country living Calendar (Continued from Page 4B)

Fri., Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street. FMI 647-2402.

Taoist Tai Chi, 9 a.m., Beginner Class, Bridgton Community Center.

Sebago Food Pantry, 9 10:30 a.m. (3:30 - 5:30 p.m. 2nd Mon.) Nazarene Church, Rte. 114. FMI 787-2177.

Lovell Thrift Shop, 10 a.m.

- noon, Lovell United Church of Christ.

Bridge, 1 p.m., Bradley St., Fryeburg. Runs year-round.

Cribbage, 2 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Celebrate Recovery, Christbased 12-step recovery program, 6 - 8 p.m., Lake Region Vineyard Church, 402 Main St., Bridgton. FMI 647-5439.

Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m. Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. ODLH Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

TUESDAYS Jeanette’s Free Clothing Closet, 9 - 11:30 a.m., First Congregational Church, Bridgton.

Tai Chi Maine, 9:15 a.m., Tibetan White Swan, Town Hall, Bridgton.

Tai Chi Maine, 10 a.m. set practice, Town Hall, Bridgton.

Chickadee Quilters, 10 a.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Naples Food Pantry, 10 11:30 a.m., United Methodist Church, Village Green. FMI 595-2754.

Bridgton Food Pantry, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Methodist Church, 98 Main St., FMI 647-4476.

Community Lunch, noon, Sebago Nazarene Church, $3.50 suggested donation Bridge, 12:15 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Cards/Board games, noon 2:30 p.m., Harrison Fire Station Community Room.

Pokemon Club, 3 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Harrison Food Bank, 6 - 7:30 p.m., VFW Hall, 176

Waterford Rd. FMI 890-9742.

Adult Volleyball, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Brownfield Community Center.

Al-Anon Bridgton, 7 p.m.

Newcomers Meeting, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Open Meeting, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bridgton.

AA Step Mtgs., 7 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

WEDNESDAYS Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 - 10 a.m. Mon., Wed., Fri., Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street. FMI 647-2402.

Story Time, 9:30 a.m., Denmark Public Library, Rte. 117.

Lovell Thrift Shop, 10 a.m.

- noon, Lovell United Church of Christ.

Sweden Food Pantry, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sweden Community Church. Rte. 93.

First and third Wednesday of the month only.

Senior Lunch, noon, Bridgton Community Center.

Ping Pong, 1 - 3 p.m., Harrison Fire Station Community Room.

Mah Jongg, 1 - 4 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Taoist Tai Chi, 2 p.m., Beginner Class, Bridgton Community Center.

Pilates, 5 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Over 40 Pickleball, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Harrison Elementary School. FMI 583-2241.

Bible Study, 6 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 - 8 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

Otisfield Sewing & Craft Group, 1 - 3:30 p.m. (every Wed, except 3rd Wed. of mo.), Community Hall.

THURSDAYS Rotary Club Meeting, 7:15 a.m. Bridgton Community Center.

Casual Crafters, 9 a.m. 12 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Tai Chi Maine, 10 a.m., beginner class, Town Hall, Bridgton.

AA Step-Meeting, 9 a.m., Step Sisters 6 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt

November 30, 2017, The Bridgton News, Page 5B

The Promise Singers

Annual ‘Promise’ concerts

DENMARK — The Promise Singers will once again present their festive annual Christmas concerts.

The first performance of the season will be on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. in the Denmark Congregational

Church, Route 117 in Denmark. There will be another performance at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at the First Congregational Church in Bridgton (snow date Monday, Dec. 18). These concerts are a great way to

Chickadee Quilters, 6:30 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

NA Women’s Meeting, 7 - 8 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Sweden Rd., Bridgton.

FRIDAYS Coffee Call, 8 - 11 a.m., Caswell Conservancy Center, 42 Main St., Harrison.

Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 - 10 a.m. Mon., Wed., Fri., Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street. FMI 647-2402.

Taoist Tai Chi, 9 a.m., Beginner Class, Harrison Cong.

Church.

get in the holiday spirit.

The concert program includes traditional and contemporary Christmas music along with other winter selections. The audience will also have a chance to join in on traditional carols.

Tai Chi Maine, 10 a.m., beginner practice, Town Hall, Bridgton.

Lovell Thrift Shop, 10 a.m.

- noon, Lovell United Church of Christ.

Free Beginners Spanish Class, 3 - 4 p.m. downstairs, Bridgton Library.

Over 40 Men’s Basketball, 4 p.m., Brownfield/Denmark School.

Pickup Volleyball — 6:30 - 9 p.m., Casco Community Center gym, 940 Meadow Rd., Free, all levels welcome. Bring sneakers, water, knee pads. Call 627-4187 FMI and to reserve a spot.

SATURDAYS Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m.

- 12 p.m., United Methodist every inch of her daughter’s little body as she ran back and Chruch, 219 Main St., Bridgton.

(Continued from Page 4B) Lovell Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. o’clock bedtime, Frankel’s daughter was running around forth laughing up at the moon. noon, Lovell United Church Sadly, not every child experiences a discovery moment in their backyard when she started yelling excitedly and of Christ. like this.

In a world where technology and screens can so easpointing up at the sky. It was immediately obvious what she Trl., Raymond.

The Academy Collects, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pace Galleries of Art, Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy.

Gathering Place Support Group, noon, Bridgton Community Center.

Pinochle, 1 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Free Community Kettle Supper, 5 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Pickleball, 7 p.m., Casco Community Center Gym. FMI 627-4187.

Sarah Frankel book signing in Casco

News from Lovell (Continued from Page 3B) Insurance, Dunlea Cutting and Coring, Mountain Center Physical Therapy, Kahuna Laguna, Nat York Construction, Walker Electric, Renys, the Lovell Village Store, Hannaford-Bridgton, Center Lovell Market, Stow Corner Store, Quinn’s Jockey Cap, Lovell Hardware, The Homestead Scoop, RW Drew Corporation, Pleasant Image Salon, and Ebenezer’s Pub. Thanks to all who support the Rec events in town.

The Lovell Rec Department will again be selling Christmas trees at Rosie’s for $25 each. The money goes toward the Rec Committee programs.

Lovell United Church of Christ Members of the Lovell United Church of Christ will once more climb on the bus to go caroling on Friday, Dec. 1. The bus will be in the churchyard at 4 p.m. for anyone who would like to take part in the caroling — you don’t have to be a member of the church. The bus will take everyone to the Charlotte Hobbs Library in time for the tree lighting and will return all back to the church.

The Lovell United Church of Christ online auction is up and running at www.luccauction.org. You have until Sunday, Dec. 17, to make a bid. New items will regularly be added to the list for bidding so keep on checking to see what’s new!

Lewis Dana Hill Library Open House In the holiday spirit, the Lewis Dana Hill Library in North Lovell is holding an open house on Saturday, Dec. 2. This gives all the chance to meet the neighbors up Route 5 and see the many books the library is offering to the local readers. Of course, there will be goodies to enjoy while you visit!

We Are

ily captivate children’s attention and devour their free time, it is important for parents and guardians to introduce children to the myriad of wonders that make up the natural world.

Children who grow up lacking emotional connections to the natural world become decision makers who fail to understand the importance of our dependence on the environment.

Frankel spent her childhood exploring the forests, rivers, lakes, and fields of the Mount Washington Valley, and it is her lifelong goal to help other children strengthen their own connections with nature. Her newly-published children’s book, Half Acre, talks about the many wild things one can discover in the backyard if they only take the time to explore.

The flowing story and colorful illustrations will entice both children and adults to step out into their own yards and explore the natural world just centimeters outside their homes. So get outside and help each and every child fill their days with millions of their own discovery moments.

Sarah Frankel is a graduate of Kennett High School and the University of New England. She worked as an environmental educator both at Lakes Environmental Association in Bridgton and the Tin Mountain Conservation Center in Albany, N.H. Frankel currently works at Kennett Middle School in Conway, N.H. as a science teacher. Half Acre is her first book. To purchase the book, learn about upcoming book signings and events, or to contact her go to https://sites. google.com/view/sarahfrankel

5:30-8:30

Fair Trade & Organic Smooth & Flavorful Small Batch Roasting in Portland, Maine

OPEN 7 a.m. -7 p.m. DAILY | Gift Cards Available

103 Main St., Bridgton • 647-2755 • barbara@TowandasKitchen.com

Choice of: Baked Haddock, Strip Steak, Chicken Cutlet Parm over Ziti, Chicken Broccoli & Ziti

30 Beers on Tap

$1 OFF Domestics, Well Drinks and House Wines

FRI. 12/1 8-11 p.m.

DECEMBER SPECIAL 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Bring in this coupon and receive

20% OFF all Pub Food & Appetizers Come Join Our

Mug Club & Wine Club

Happy Hour Mon.–Fri. 4-6 • Talls for Smalls

207-803-8491

TAKE OUT AVAILABLE Mon.–Fri. 4 p.m. - 12 Midnight Sat. & Sun 11 a.m. - 12 midnight

Stop by for details.

1T48

ASH

Live Music & Champagne Toast

OPEN AT 11:30 a.m. SUN. – SAT. Dine in & Carry Out Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. Sun.-Fri.

MONDAY — Frutti di Mare - Mussels, shrimp, and littlenecks over linguine…$14.99 TUESDAY — Prime Rib Dinner…$13.99 Eat WEDNESDAY — Burger & Fries with pint of Bud or Bud Light…$10.99 In Only THURSDAY — Dinner for Two…$23.95 FRIDAY — Cheese Pizza & Pitcher of Bud or Bud Light…$15.99

656 North High St., Bridgton at Pleasant Mountain Inn

The Bridgton Alliance Church, located at 368 Harrison Rd. (Rte. 117) in Bridgton, is now accepting donations of toys to distribute as Christmas gifts for needy children in the local community. The church is acting through the national Toys for Tots organization.

Parents or caregivers of children in need may sign up to receive presents by calling the church at 6472027.

Unwrapped toys may be donated directly to the Alliance Church or the drop-off point at the Bridgton Fire Department on Gibbs Avenue in Bridgton.

Monetary donations may also be made directly to the church, which will use the money to purchase toys for distribution. All toys collected will go to local children for Christmas.

For more information call the Alliance Church at 647-2027.

The Coffee You Deserve!

WE HAVE NFL SUNDAY TICKET — Join us!

NEW YEAR’S EVE

Toys for Tots donations

• Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT Enjoy Music and

HIRING

Pickleball, 9 - 11 a.m., Harrison Elementary School, Naples Road.

Sebago Clothes Closet, 9 a.m. - noon, Warming Hut, Rte. 114, Sebago, next to Nazarene Church. FMI 787-2177.

Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. - noon, Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library, Lovell.

AA Meeting, O/BB/D/A/L, 7 - 8 p.m., Lovell Church of Christ, 1174 Main St. AA Beginner’s & Group Mtgs., 7 - 8 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

SUNDAYS Ping Pong, 1 - 4 p.m., Bridgton Town Hall, North High St. All welcome, equipment provided free.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., Harrison Congregational Church.

OPEN FOR

1T48

was so excited about. “Moon! Moon! Moon! Moon!” She kept shouting over and over again pointing up to the glowing sphere that had just come into view. As she pointed and shouted, she kept looking back at the adults as if asking “Did you know? Did you know the moon is real? It is real! It is right there in the sky! Do you see it? Do you?” Her amazement lit up her face and filled Frankel’s heart. Frankel will never forget the look of pure emotion that flowed through

The Promise Singers have been performing together for more than 30 years. Their concerts are open to all and there is no admission charge.

Donations are gratefully accepted and will go toward local community programs.

678 Roosevelt Trl. (Rt. 302) • Naples • 207-693-6806 garysoldetownetavern.com 1T48

Page 6B, The Bridgton News, November 30, 2017

Country living

Hard times yield hearty soup

Bone Broth Jeanette Baldridge of Lolli Papa Farm gives us an inside peek at her famous bone broth: During the years of the Great Depression, Americans learned what it meant to be hungry. My mother and her family lived through those difficult years.

I am thinking of them as I make a pot of bone broth.

People scratch their heads when I tell them I make my own bone broth, but it is the way I was taught and have never given much thought to it. Nowadays, it seems to be the “in” thing, especially in health food stores.

Bone broth is tremendously nourishing. The long simmering of the bones with added acid (vinegar) encourages the extraction of the minerals contained in the bones as well as the nutri-

A Barred Rock hen — a good source of bones for broth.

ents contained in the herbs, spices, and vegetables. It is a long process, but it only takes a matter of minutes to assemble everything needed.

After the flame is lit, the cook’s job is over.

So what goes into this precious pot of nutrition?

The first things that go in the stockpot are the bones, of course. If I am making chicken broth, I have saved bones and the feet. About the only place around here to get chicken feet is at the famers market. Don’t turn up your nose. The feet have been cleaned as well as the chicken and they are full of the collagen that you want in the broth. Then I add all the fresh herbs I grow, sage, thyme, rosemary, parsley, depending what I have in pots or the garden. Add a couple of carrots, onion skins saved from previ-

ous cooking (or fresh!) ribs of celery and finally some salt and pepper, a bay leaf, marjoram, or any dry herb you don’t have fresh. There is no specific recipe that needs to be followed — just don’t forget the vinegar, about 3 to 4 tablespoons. Finally, put enough water in the pot to cover the bones and other ingredients, put a lid on it, and bring it to a simmer.

One thing — it is very important to keep the heat as low as you can so the broth can simmer slowly. It shouldn’t boil. There should be just a few bubbles coming to the surface when you peek under the lid. Simmer the broth, uncovered, at least 4 or 5 hours, or even overnight.

You know the broth is done when you can easily break the bones.

Follow the same procedure

for beef or pork bones, but these heavier bones definitely need to simmer overnight.

Just imagine — our grandparents knew a long time ago how important bone broth is, how important herbs are, and what we need to do to keep our bodies healthy. Maybe we should spend more time “remembering” how our grandmothers and greatgrandmothers cooked.

The Bridgton Winter Farmers Market runs from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays through April in the lower level of the Bridgton United Methodist Church, 214 Main Street. Credit/Debit/EBT accepted and SNAP users can double their value with the market’s Harvest Bucks program. For more information contact bridgtonfarmersmarket.me@gmail.com or visit them on Facebook.

Freedom Boat Club adds Moose Landing to list of locations

YARMOUTH — Freedom Boat Club (FBC), the nation’s oldest and largest boating club, is expanding into Maine with two new locations.

The clubs will be run out of Yarmouth Boat Yard, 72 Lafayette Street in Yarmouth, and Moose Landing Marina, 32 Moose Landing Trail in Naples. With lake and ocean based locations, club members will be able to try out different types of new model year boats while exploring both Casco Bay and the Sebago Lake Region. The available vessels will include center consoles, dual consoles, deck boats, and pontoon boats.

“We are so excited to bring Freedom Boat Club to Maine. It’s a fantastic region to enjoy boating,” noted FBC President and CEO John Giglio. “We started the company in 1989 in Sarasota, Fla., with four boats and a single location. Today we have over

16,000 members and more than 148 clubs in 29 states and Canada. Our members benefit from our continued expansion because they can enjoy reciprocal boating at any of our North American locations at no additional charge.”

FBC’s business model of offering affordable, maintenance-free boating for a onetime fee and modest monthly payment has bolstered the company’s steady growth. In addition, as part of the sharing economy, boat clubs are growing in popularity because they offer increased accessibility to boating and make the most efficient use of consumers’ time and money. Club members don’t have to worry about cleaning, maintenance, insurance, repairs, or storage as everything is covered.

They simply enjoy the fun of boating. At all FBC locations, when a member shows up for a scheduled reserva-

tion, the boat is ready to go.

After returning from a day on the water, the member simply turns in the keys and pays only for the fuel used. The dock staff at the club takes care of cleaning the boat and all the other work.

“For us, Freedom Boat Club is a perfect addition to our marinas,” explained Steve Arnold, owner of the Maine FBC locations. “Our overall goal is to help more people enjoy time on the water. FBC provides another alternative for us to offer our customers, so they can choose the option that best fits their budgets and lifestyle. Whether you want to rent, own, or join the boat club, we can help.”

For more information on Freedom Boat Club of Maine, call 650-9374 or e-mail infoMaine@freedomboatclub. com. For more information on Freedom Boat Club, visit FreedomBoatClub.com FBC CEO John Giglio and Steve Arnold, owner of FBC Maine.

Memorial Hospital offers women’s health program NORTH CONWAY, N.H. — Urinary incontinence is one of the most common medical problems that affect up to 50 percent of women.

Many think they just have to learn to live with it, or manage it with surgery or expensive medications. However, Angela Serrani, PT, DPT, an up-and-coming physical therapist at Memorial Hospital, aims to spread the news that treatment is available that does not involve surgery or drugs. She is now offering

women’s health physical therapy, focusing on pelvic floor rehabilitation, at the North Conway hospital.

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that form a “hammock” across the pelvic opening to keep the pelvic organs in place. Issues may occur when these muscles lose strength or are overstretched from childbirth or surgery. Pelvic floor dysfunction can interfere with daily life and lead to decreased confidence and participa-

tion in activities, as well as sexual problems and urinary incontinence. As women age, pelvic floor disorders become more common and may be caused by anything that increases pressure in the abdomen such as pregnancy, obesity, chronic long-term cough, constipation, cancer, or a hysterectomy.

No matter what the cause, Angela Serrani provides a nonsurgical solution to help restore strength to the pelvic region and reduce symp-

20 Beers on Tap! BIG Happy Hour

TVs

toms. She sees patients in the Outpatient Physical Therapy Building at Memorial Hospital. Evaluation and treatment take place in a private room and exercises are held in the open concept gym.

The therapy involves muscle training, biofeedback, behavior modification, manual therapy, and exercises for the muscles of the pelvis.

After an initial assessment, patients generally can expect to work with Angela on a personally-tailored program several times a week for four to six weeks. At the end, the patient can return to normal

t c e f r e P GIFT!

~ ORDER EARLY ~

Homemade Pies, Cheese & Carrot Cakes Open 3 p.m. Mon.–Thurs • Fri.–Sun. 11 a.m.

FULL MENU AVAILABLE | WEEKEND SPECIALS WEDNESDAY:

69¢ Wings

Open Mic

THURSDAY:

Karaoke ~ Drink Specials Every singer gets 10% off bill. (21+) 8 p.m.

Special: Pot Roast Dinner Last Thursday of Month

Karaoke Contest $100 Cash Prize

SATURDAY: Bruce Marshall & Nor’Easters

9 p.m.-Midnight Specials: Seafood & Steak Tips

Western Maine’s Award-Winning Newspaper Published Continuously Since 1870

9 p.m.-Midnight Specials: Turkey Dinner, Nachos & Taco Bowls

PLEASE CHECK ONE

PRINT EDITION NEW SUBSCRIPTION GIFT SUBSCRIPTION

FRIDAY:

The Bad Locals Band 9 p.m.-Midnight Specials: Prime Rib & Seafood

SUNDAY FUNDAY: Live Music 5-8 p.m.

Nov. 26

Rafe Solo

11 Portland Road, Fryeburg, ME • 935-4172 facebook.com/TopOfThe9th

1T48

HELP WANTED

Wait Staff Sun., Mon., & Tue., 7-2 and more

5T47

(only in the bar)

in tailoring treatment programs to help patients return to the highest level of function. She is currently accepting new patients and offers flexible appointments. For more information contact her office at 603-733-5921.

IT’S A

4-6 p.m. 7 Days

TUESDAY:

life with improved strength of the pelvic floor.

Angela received training from the Section on Women’s Health, a membership and educational organization of nearly 3,000 physical therapists treating patients across the life span. She has received Level 1 training in Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in the CAPP-Pelvic series, a course for managing patients with pelvic health dysfunction.

Angela is a graduate of the University of New England’s DPT program and also a 200hour yoga alliance certified yoga teacher. She works with outpatients and takes pride

A gift to be enjoyed all year long, loaded with local news, school sports, interesting stories, regional events along with advertising from our local merchants and area businesses. For those near and far, a great way to keep in touch with the area called “The Lake Region of Maine.”

Name: Address:

In State (includes tax) 1 Year: 2 Year:

Out-of-State

❑ $32.71 ($31/$1.71) ❑ $33.00 ❑ $62.75 ($59/$3.25) ❑ $61.00

Mail check or money order to: The Bridgton News, P.O. Box 244, Bridgton, ME 04009, or stop by our office on 118 Main Street, Bridgton, Maine.

Credit Card orders may be phoned in Monday-Friday 9 to 5 at 207-647-8166 Visa/MC/Discover/AMEX/Debit Accepted

Regional Sports

November 30, 2017, The Bridgton News, Page 1C

WMC Field Hockey

Player of the Year

Olivia Deschenes

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When Olivia Deschenes heard the dreaded words athletes fear the most — “ACL tear” — she was determined to get back on the field sooner than later, and be a better player than she was before the injury.

There were lots of hours spent with a physical therapist.

There was plenty of sweat and soreness.

Rehab required patience, focus on the task at hand, and drive.

Olivia conquered her biggest athletic challenge to date, returning to field hockey this fall to play a pivotal role in helping lead Lake Region to the Class B South semi-finals — a whisker away from knocking off defending state champion York, losing 2-1 in overtime.

Her play also landed Olivia the Western Maine Conference Player of the Year/ Linda B. Whitney Award.

“When I found out that I had earned this award, I felt very honored. It was extra special to me because this past season Coach Whitney was one of our coaches and the award is named after her,” the Laker senior said. “I am thankful to have such amazing teammates and coaches, who helped me get here.”

Lake Region varsity coach Pauline Webb nominated Olivia for the award at the WMC’s end-of-the-season meeting.

“Any coach who feels they have someone worthy of the award nominates their player. I believe there were four players nominated. Coaches then vote. I cannot vote for my own player,” Coach Webb said. “Olivia is a leader; she leads by example. She plays with confidence, which I believe elevates everyone else’s confidence level. She works hard and plays with intensity, passion, determination and a ‘refuse to lose’ mentality. She’s an offensive threat, a tenacious defender, and a very well-rounded player, who could play anywhere in the field.”

Olivia’s return to the Laker lineup gave the team a legitimate shot at reaching the state final.

“Having her on the field this year elevated everyone else’s level of play. She couldn’t wait to play as a Laker again and help her team be the best they could be,” Coach Webb added. “She’s positive on the field with her teammates and encourages them and helps lift their spirits when she notices someone may be struggling. She’s vocal on the field, a player-coach kind of player, something we lacked last year.”

Olivia actually suffered the serious knee injury during lacrosse — a spring sport.

“I got hurt during the second lacrosse game of my sophomore year. I was running the ball up the field and went to change directions to lose a defender when my knee gave out beneath me,” she remembered. “I didn’t think it was anything serious when it happened. It just felt like my kneecap had popped out.”

The ACL tear put Olivia on the sideline for her junior field hockey season.

“The average recovery time for an ACL injury is nine months to a year. Luckily, I was able to do my rehab during the summer, where my schedule was more flexible so I was able to get into PT (physical therapy) more often. I went into Portland about three times each week, where I would work with my physical therapist on strength and movement and would also do my own rehab at home,” she said. “When PT got difficult or I felt like I couldn’t do an exercise, I would think of being back on the field and that always helped me get through it. There were times when rehab felt like a fulltime

SUCCESSFUL SENIOR RETURN — After missing her junior year due to a serious knee injury suffered in lacrosse, Olivia Deschenes (left) enjoyed a fantastic senior field hockey season this past fall, helping to lead Lake Region to the Class B South semi-finals. She was recently honored as the conference’s Player of the Year.

(Rivet Photo) job, but it definitely paid off when I was cleared to play after only five and half months.”

When she wasn’t rehabbing, Olivia was back on the Laker sideline.

“She was a big part of the team last year, even though she was not on the field. She was at every practice, game or team event, unless she had PT. She helped the younger players with their individual stick skills. She helped run some of the drills in practice. She knows the game and has great individual skills so she was able to share her knowledge with her teammates,” Coach Webb said. “During games, last year, she was on the sidelines cheering her teammates on. I think having missed out on a full season and being able to watch the games helped her be a better player on the field. It certainly made her thankful and appreciate her health and appreciate every minute she was on the field knowing that one never knows when it could be your last game.”

No question, Olivia missed being a player.

“What I missed the most my junior year was definitely being on the field and playing. There would be games where I would find myself running up and down the sidelines yelling to my teammates, forgetting that I was not actually out there with them,” she said. “It was certainly a heartbreaking experience, but I learned how important it is to still be there for your team even if you can’t physically play with them.”

Olivia did make it back to play lacrosse this past spring.

And when fall arrived, she was eager and determined to shine at the sport she will play in college.

“Surprisingly, I was not nervous at all the first time I played again. I had done so much training that I felt more than ready to be back,” Olivia said. “A few of the most difficult things that I faced during my return were running long distances, breaking down my steps, and quickly changing direction. These are all common when coming off an ACL injury and it took a lot of practice and patience to regain full strength.”

Setting goals was also part of the rehab process.

PLAYER, Page 2C

Player profile

Olivia Deschenes Town: Naples • Four-year varsity player (injured her junior year) • Leading scorer for the Lakers her freshman and sophomore years • Three-time Hancock Lumber Player of the Week selection (twice for Olivia Deschenes lacrosse, once for field hockey) • Member of National Honor Society, Interact, Math Team, Student Council and Varsity Club • 28 career goals • 11 career assists • Western Maine Conference Honorable Mention as a freshman • First Team All Conference as a sophomore and senior • Maine Field Hockey Association All State Team as a sophomore and senior • National Field Hockey Academic Squad as a junior and senior (only juniors and seniors are eligible for this award) • MFHA All State Academic Team as senior (only seniors are eligible for this award) • To attend Bentley University and play field hockey for the Division II Falcons.

Climbing: Sheer joy

No stopping these enthusiasts

The sport of rock climbing is generally traced back to the Lakes District of England when Walter Parry Haskett Smith made the first solo ascent of Napes Needle on Great Gable Mountain in 1886.

Since then, rock climbing has grown in popularity around the mountainous areas of the world, and has a devoted following here in the western mountains of Maine and the White Mountains with hundreds of routes that have been explored on local cliffs and slabs.

British climber George Mallory explained why so many are drawn to rock climbing: “What we get from this adventure is just sheer joy.”

The satisfaction in overcoming both the daunting physical difficulties and the internal fears that you may have in making a climb is hard to explain, but is a strong impetus for the passion that rock climbers bring to their sport.

Rock climbing is a physically- and mentally-demanding sport that tests a climber’s strength, endurance, agility and balance along with mental control. Pat Ament, a contemporary American rock SPOTTER — Joan Veilleux spots Pete Sargeant on the bouldering wall at the Maine climber from Colorado, has Adaptive climbing program.

(Photo by Allen Crabtree) this to say about the sport:

Senior Rambles Hiking Trips & Tips

by Allen Crabtree

PRE-CLIMB STRETCHES — Pete Sargeant doing preclimbing stretching exercises. (Photo by Allen Crabtree) “When you ride your bike, you’re working your legs, but your mind is on a treadmill. When you play chess, your mind is clicking along, but your body is stagnating.

Climbing brings it together in a beautiful, magical way. The adrenaline is flowing, and it’s

flowing all the time.”

As challenging as the sport of rock climbing is to most participants, try and imagine what a challenge it is to climbers who have lost a limb, depend on a wheelchair for mobility, or have other RAMBLES, Page 3C

Page 2C, The Bridgton News, November 30, 2017

Regional sports

Deschenes, WMC Player of Year

BLOCKED — Lake Region’s Ethan Chadwick (#30) blocks a shot during last week’s alumni basketball game as teammate True Meyers (#22) also contests the attempt.

The Lakers travel to South Portland High School this Friday night for the Yankee Ford Tip Off. LR plays Bonny Eagle at 4 p.m. and then takes on Deering at 7 p.m.

The regular season opens on Friday, Dec. 8 with a home quad against Gray-New Gloucester. Lake Region and Fryeburg Academy winter sports team previews appear in next week’s edition.

(Rivet Photo)

Girls’ round robin

Local high school basketball fans can get a glimpse at this year’s Lake Region and Fryeburg Academy girls’ hoop teams this Saturday at LRHS. A round robin will be held. Here’s the lineup: 10 a.m. Lake Region vs. Fryeburg Academy 11:30 Poland vs. Winthrop 1 p.m. Poland vs. MDI 2:30 p.m. Fryeburg Academy vs. Winthrop 4 p.m. Lake Region vs. MDI All games will be standard eight-minute quarters.

2-Stage 3-Stage

SNOWTHROWERS Come in & get them while they last!

“We Service What We Sell”

NAPLES SMALL ENGINE

ROUTE 302, NAPLES 207-693-6793 OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 7-5; SATURDAY 7-NOON 1T48

(Continued from Page 1C) “One of my goals during my injury was to be cleared by six months. My doctor told me that it did not happen often, but it was possible,” Olivia said. “I worked on strengthening my knee seven days a week and did everything that I could to be sure that I reached my goal.”

Another goal was to make it to the field hockey playoffs this fall.

“Our team worked hard at every practice and we put trust into all of our coaches to decide what was best for us,” she said. On reaching the semi-finals, Olivia added, “I could not have asked for a better way to end my last season.”

Field hockey has always been something special for Olivia Deschenes.

“I love the friendships and experiences that field hockey creates. I have met so many amazing people from all over the world who share the same passion that I do,” she said.

“The game has given me so many opportunities and I am so thankful that I began playing this sport at such a young age.”

As a freshman and sophomore, Olivia played center midfield, but this year, Coach Webb changed formation and Olivia was able to play on the forward line.

“I feel like I have improved as a player in making scoring opportunities for both myself and my teammates. My freshman year, I was always nervous when I got in front of the goal, but now that my confidence has grown, I feel like I am able to make quick decisions in order to get a shot off,” Olivia said.

Next fall, Olivia will play at Bentley University in Waltham, Mass. She will become a Falcon.

“Bentley was one of the last schools I toured, but after stepping foot on the campus, I was truly amazed at all the school had to offer. I had also met with many field hockey coaches, but Coach Spencer (at Bentley) was by far my favorite,” she said. “I know the school will be a perfect fit for both field hockey and academics. I plan to major in marketing, but want to remain open minded so that I am able to study a field that I enjoy. As for field hockey, I

PULLING THE TRIGGER for a goal against Sacopee Valley, Olivia Deschenes (#14) closed out her high school field hockey career with 28 goals.

(Photo by Dena Dunn) want to keep improving my fundamental skills so that I am flexible to play any position that I am needed.”

Coach Webb is confident Olivia will be up for the challenge.

“Olivia has the discipline, work ethic, desire and passion to play at the next level.

She’s not going to settle for just being on the team at Bentley; she’s going to work to be on that field in games.

Playing with other players who are as good as she is and better will make her work that much more to take her game to the next level,” Coach Webb said. “Her academic accolades are also proof of her work ethic in the classroom. She could have played at several DII colleges, but she chose Bentley because of its academic reputation.”

High school is a time of many lessons, and Olivia believes her experiences will help her succeed in the next chapter of life.

“My injury taught me many valuable lessons.

One of the most important things I learned was that when life throws an obstacle at you, you can either let it tear you down or build you up. And although there were days when I felt like giving up, I always pushed through because I knew how good it would feel to finally

LETTING IT FLY — Lake Region senior Olivia Deschenes fires a hard drive up the field. (Photo by Dena Dunn) be playing again,” Olivia said. “From Coach Webb, I learned that it was still possible to be a team leader even though I couldn’t play.

She helped me be the best

teammate and leader I could be from the sidelines. I am forever grateful for the support I received from all of my coaches and teammates throughout the process.”

Regional sports

November 30, 2017, The Bridgton News, Page 3C

Senior Rambles

Trails ready for winter rec

SET TO GO — Loon Echo Stewardship Manager, Jon Evans, assesses the trails at the Raymond Community Forest.

Almost a month has passed since the great wind and rainstorm that caused so much damage to the state of Maine. In the weeks following, Bridgton-based Loon Echo Land Trust volunteers and staff set out over their 31 miles of trails to assess damage and make repairs before winter.

Loon Echo Stewardship Manager, Jon Evans, noted that the majority of Loon Echo’s trails had been impacted.

“We had damage, but things could have been much worse. There were many fallen trees blocking trails and with the help of our volunteer trail adopters and friends we were quick to locate the trouble spots,” Evans said. “As of today, there are only a few remaining sections to clean up on Pleasant Mountain and all other trails are ready for winter.”

Many of Loon Echo’s 10 preserves offer abundant winter recreational opportunities from hiking to snowshoeing and even some backcountry ski touring. For trail maps and recreation guidelines on Loon Echo’s conserved lands visit the website, www.lelt.org or pick up one of their trail and information booklets at their TRAILS, Page 5C

HOW IT IS USED — Sean O’Neill (left) explains the special climbing harness he has developed to JC (center) and Jim Ewing at the Maine Adaptive climbing program.

(Photo by Allen Crabtree) He is working today as volunteer and is helping JC, a spunky climber, whose Spina Bifida has confined him to a wheelchair for years. With the help of a special climbing harness, JC was able to climb to the top of the wall using just his arms and hands.

The climbing harness was designed by Sean O’Neill, a paraplegic climber who has overcome his disabilities to climb El Capitan and several big rock and ice climbs in the west.

Another participant is Pete Sargeant, a Vietnam veteran, who lost his lower right leg in jungle combat.

“Losing my foot was only the first challenge I had to face,” he said. “I also had to learn to like myself and see beyond my own disability.”

Sargeant started skiing through a Maine Adaptive program, and now helps others with disabilities overcome their individual challenges.

Denmark Mountain Hikers Joan Veilleux and

Sean O’Neill worked with the group as they led them through stretching and breathing preliminaries, tried their skills on the bouldering walls, and then progressed to more technical climbing on the high walls. Joan is an avid rock and ice climber, leading clients in the Mount Washington Valley, as well as trips to Arcadia National Park and North Carolina.

Sean has refused to be confined to his wheelchair RAMBLES, Page 5C

Richard Lewis & Son BUILDING CONTRACTOR Serving Maine Since 1968

CUSTOM HOMES & GARAGES ALL REPAIRS KITCHEN/BATH REMODELING REPLACEMENT WINDOWS VINYL SIDING BLOWN INSULATION ROOFING: METAL & ASPHALT INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING Call Today for a Free Estimate:

TF5

UP THE WALL — JC climbing the high wall using only his arms and hands.

(Photo by Allen Crabtree)

(Continued from Page 1C) physical or mental disabilities. The rewards are even more sweet for these climbers.

Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation Recently, I was privileged to visit a climbing session hosted by Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation at the Salt Pump Climbing facility in Scarborough. There were nearly 30 disabled climbers, climbing “buddies” and volunteer helpers learning the fine points of climbing and having a fun time doing it.

“This is the final session of our autumn six-week climbing program,” said Deb Maxfield, Marketing and Development director for Maine Adaptive. “It has been a remarkable success and we hope to be able to have another climbing program in April.”

Maxfield explained that Maine Adaptive is the largest year-round adaptive recreation program in Maine for adults and children with disabilities. More than 400 athletes are given the opportunity each year to appreciate the joys and challenges of sports participation, while developing skills, enhancing their independence, and just having an enjoyable experience. Assisting these athletes are more than 400 volunteers.

Learning the joys and overcoming the challenges of rock climbing is only one of the year-round recreational programs that Maine Adaptive offers. Other programs include Alpine skiing and snowboarding, Nordic skiing and snowshoeing, cycling, golf, paddling, fishing, and wheelchair tennis.

Maine Adaptive provides over 3,500 lessons winter and summer, free of charge, thanks to the generous support of individuals, businesses, corporations and foundations that sustain the programs every year.

Maine Adaptive is a chapter of Disabled Sports/USA, a nonprofit organization offering nationwide sports rehabilitation programs to anyone with a permanent disability.

Disabled helping other disabled individuals One of the volunteers at the climbing program is Jim Ewing.

“I first became associated with Maine Adaptive through their Veterans No Boundaries program that offered a free ski camp last winter at Sunday River,” he said.

Ewing wears a prosthetic limb on his left leg below the knee as the result of a climbing accident, but has overcome the loss of his limb and skis and climbs like a pro.

207-415-4476 100 Main Street Bridgton, ME 04009 (207) 647-3311 (800) 660-3315 (Maine) or (800) 486-3312 (outside Maine)

Harrison – Cozy log-sided cabin near village with over ±17 acres!

Large 3-car detached garage boasts a heated workshop and lots of storage above, as well as an additional carport. $225,000

Hiram – Short walk to Clemons Pond, 2BR, 2BA upgraded home only steps from town beach. Hardwood & tile floors, master BR en suite, gas fplc., metal roof & walkout bsmt. $154,900

Sweden – Log home with wood floors, 2BR, full BA, farmer’s porch, screened porch, loft with 3rd BR, basement, full house generator and 30 acres! Wow! $189,000

Bridgton – One-level living in a country setting, yet close to downtown in this spacious home.

Open living/kitchen/dining, three bedrooms, full BA plus a sunny family room. $109,500

Bridgton – Beautiful home with att. garage, hardwood and tile floors, large living room, cherry cabinets, formal dining room. Sliding doors open up to the backyard/patio/ fireplace area. $198,900

Sweden – Home w/2-acre lot with 200 ft. of frontage on beautiful Stearns Pond. Open floor plan, huge deck, tons of big windows, master BR suite, private boat gar. and 3-car gar. Must see! $399,000

Strengthening

Conditioning Interferential Therapy

Chiropractic Adjustments

UltraSound PhysioTherapy

Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Therapy

CALL TODAY!

(207) 647-2100

Bridgton – Stunning 14-acre lot at the top of Bear Trap Association.

Gated community, paved private road. Panoramic views of lakes and mountains. $99,000

TF43

Our Clinics offer a wide range of guided therapies. Your individual treatment plan will help you feel better and get back to your life!

Harrison – 1840s farmhouse with 5 private acres close to Long Lake. 4BR, 2BA, 4 fireplaces, wood stove, wood floors, 2-car garage. Many original features, yet updated $159,000

Harrison – VIEWS! VIEWS! Commanding views of Crystal Lake, Long Lake and mountains plus outstanding sunsets are yours when you build your dream home on this 3.3-acre homesite. $49,900 Harrison – Two home sites in small subdivision, cleared, surveyed, soils tested and power in at street. 1.95 acres at $19,900; 2.42 acres at $24,900

Page 4C, The Bridgton News, November 30, 2017

Fun & games

This week’s puzzle theme:

Holiday Movies

ACROSS 1. Big ____ at 7-Eleven 5. Plays for pay 8. Not counterfeit 12. Largest continent 13. Field worker 14. Eagle’s nest 15. Shade-loving plant 16. River in Bohemia 17. Choice or delicious dish 18. *Vince Vaughn’s title role, 2007 20. Research facil.

21. “Colorful” announcement 22. Humor magazine 23. Sherlock Holmes’ esteemed friend 26. Wedge-shaped 30. “Fat chance!”

31. Ancient liturgical hymn 34. Jet black 35. Like Bushmills’ whiskey 37. *”Jingle ____ the Way,” 1996 38. Speak like Pericles 39. Cleopatra’s necklace 40. They’re often bolt action 42. Tucker of “Modern Family” 43. Football play, pl 45. *Nicholas Cage’s “The ____ Man,” 2000 47. Egg cells 48. “The Metamorphosis” author 50. Nursery rhyme old woman’s home 52. *Kevin McCallister’s story, 1990 56. Opposite end of alpha

57. “It’s beginning to look ____ ____ like Christmas...”

58. Like desert climate 59. Apple leftovers 60. Container weight 61. *”Trappd in Paradise” with Jon Lovitz and ____ Carvey 62. Matured 63. “C’____ la vie!”

64. Big Bang’s original matter DOWN 1. Fishing pole 2. Olympic castaway?

3. Pre-euro money 4. Bamboo forest dwellers 5. *Like Express to the North Pole 6. Overthrow by argument 7. Miners’ bounty, pl.

8. *Clarice, e.g.

9. Spans of time 10. Not a word?

11. Type of Christmas lights 13. Helen in France 14. Type of deadly flu 19. Lamé or serge 22. “____’s the word” 23. *Like Bing Crosby’s Christmas 24. Packers’ quarterback 25. Like Hitler’s Reich 26. Reject 27. Olden day calculators 28. The whole amount 29. *Henry F. Potter in “It’s a Wonderful Life,” e.g.

32. Oration station

33. *Will Ferrell’s 2003 role 36. *Based on “A Christmas Carol,” 1988 38. Port city in Japan 40. Ribonucleic acid 41. Affected or pretentious 44. Part of eye containing

iris, pl.

46. Unwellness 48. Trees producing caffeinecontaining nuts 49. Like a duel in France, usually 50. Smoke plus fog

51. At this point 52. Antonym of love 53. Unwritten exam

54. Number of baseball fielders 55. Dutch cheese 56. Edible tuber

Solutions on Page 7C

Hunters tag deer at area inspection stations

Jimbob’s Store, Denmark Saturday, Oct. 21: Sean Davis, doe, 111 pounds; Elyse Guptill, doe, 71 pounds; Kyle Littlefield, buck, 130 pounds, 5 points.

Saturday, Oct. 28: Tyler Day, buck, 115 pounds, 5 points; Ashtin Harding, buck, 131 pounds, 6 points; Carol Boyd, buck, 124 pounds, 6 points; Ben Mills, buck, 170 pounds, 7 points; Scott Harmon, buck, 120 pounds, 5 points; Derek Prox, buck, 95 pounds, 4 points; Scott Sinclair, doe; Craig Linscott, buck, 4 points; Samantha Poole, buck, 135 pounds, 7 points; William Boyer, buck, 108 pounds, 3 points; Gregg Hesslein, buck, 2 points; Steven Mercer, doe;

George Davis, buck, 132 pounds, 4 points; Steven Kiesman, buck, 132 pounds, 4 points; Aden Richardson, buck, 133 pounds, 2 points.

Monday, Oct. 30: Bryce Richardson, doe, 123 pounds; Daren Eastman, buck, spike horn; Lori Tibbetts, buck, 6 points; Murph Harding, doe, 138 pounds; Jeff Greenleaf, buck, 7 points; Jeremy Kiley, buck, 6 points.

Tuesday, Oct. 31: Aaron Cressy, buck, 133 pounds, 4 points; Tom Mango, buck, 116 pounds, spike horn; Loren Largey, 180 pounds, 7 points; Richard Mason, button buck; Sean Watson, buck, 128 pounds, 4 points; Betsy Desroche, buck, 178

pounds, 5 points; Luke Day, buck, 170 pounds, 8 points; Fred Apt Jr., buck, 149 pounds, 9 points; Keith Johnson, buck, 170 pounds, 7 points; Nate Hutchins, buck, 120 pounds, 6 points.

Wednesday, Nov. 1: Haleigh Breton, doe, 102 pounds; James Whytock, buck, 118 pounds, 4 points; Peter Cutrone, doe; Joe Cappizzi, buck, 170 pounds, 8 points; David Hargreaves, buck, 131 pounds.

Thursday, Nov. 2: Thomas Kollander, buck, 141 pounds, 5 points; John Stanley, buck; Brittany Morris, buck, 2 points; Tucker Barton, doe, 100 pounds.

Friday, Nov. 3: Sam Day, buck, 254 pounds, 12 points; Todd Cunningham, buck, 216 pounds, 5 points; Tim Greene, buck, 164 pounds, 9 points; Harley Burke, buck, 3 points; Luke Mango, buck, 120 pounds, 3 points.

Saturday, Nov. 4: Paul Kiesman Jr., doe, 146 pounds; Dexter Thayer, buck, 201 pounds, 8 points; Jordan Eastwood, buck, 121 pounds, 6 points; Nat Mason, buck, 147 pounds, 7 points; Jon Zygmuntowicz, buck, 134 pounds, 6 points; Eric Davis, buck, 118 pounds, 4 points; Derek Eagan, buck, 123 pounds; Billy Watson, doe, 150 pounds; Teresa Baker, buck, 125 pounds, spike horn; Michael Hall, buck, 182 pounds, 10 points; Peter Desimon, buck, 186 pounds, 8 points; Jamie Dunbar, buck; James Goulatis, buck, 4 points; Mel Hallas, buck, 5 points; Robert DesMarais, buck, 195.6 pounds, 8 points.

Monday, Nov. 6: Jesse Davidson, doe, 139 pounds.

Tuesday, Nov. 7: Richard Medeiros, buck, 108 pounds, 4 points; David Peterson, buck, 170 pounds, 10 points; David Brill, doe; Wayne Hoover, buck, 110 pounds,

6 points.

Wednesday, Nov. 8: Leonard Carsley, button buck; Lee Mitchell, buck, 163 pounds, 8 points; Chris Burnell, buck, 8 points; Joe Paduch, buck, 145 pounds, 6 points.

Thursday, Nov. 9: Brian Cranney, buck, 156 pounds, 5 points; Roger Stein III, buck, 153 pounds, 7 points; Kyle Simonds, buck, 128 pounds, 7 points; Michael Ingenito, doe, 121 pounds; Paul Sullivan, buck, 8 points; Reginald Fadden Jr., buck, 152.5 pounds, 6 points.

Friday, Nov. 10: Thomas Bryant, buck, 113 pounds, 4 points; Jonathan Barton, buck, 99 pounds, 3 points; Brandon Durgin, buck, 140 pounds, 4 points; Christian Kuvaja Sr., buck, 135 pounds, 7 points.

Saturday, Nov. 11: Saide Bri Clark, buck, 132 pounds, 4 points; Casey Dutton, buck, 119 pounds, DEER, Page 6C

BUILDING 40+ YEARS IN THE LAKES REGION AREA

Tried the Rest? Now, Hire the BEST Fully Insured

Quality Work at Competitve Prices Complete Site Work

Landscaping Gravel & Paved Drives Stonewall Construction

Foundations Septic Systems Septic Tank Pumping

Member of the Better Busines Bureau

TF19

JEFF DOUGLASS 207-595-8968 — OFFICE 207-647-3732

Maine Certified Erosion Control Specialist Over 34 years of dependable service

207-647-2697 ❅ Cell 207-699-7133

Building for Lease

TF20

OBERG REAL ESTATE

t P. Murphy r e b s

Ro Construction r.

REMODELING CONTRACTOR

132 Main Street, Bridgton, Maine 04009

207-647-5551 • Toll Free 1-888-400-9858 www.obergagency.com

Celebrating 47 Years of Service Since 1970

Family Rooms • Kitchens • Garages Bathrooms • Additions • Decks Porches • Roofing • Siding ALL PHASES OF CONSTRUCTION

TF44

510 Portland Rd., Bridgton Call Joel (207) 803-2255

E ARAG NEW G

R -UPPE FIXER

LIKE-NEW HOME

MAKE AN OFFER

BRIDGTON – This wonderful home boasts an open concept living area, 2 bedrooms up, full bath.

The walkout basement has a new family room/office with new woodstove, laundry and utilities. Just built is a new garage/patio/sliding back doors to the landscaped yard. Flowers, trees and bushes galore. Near the lakes, golfing and skiing. $220,000.

BRIDGTON – Priced right, move in and enjoy the lakes and mountains in the area. 2 minutes to Shawnee Peak ski area. Open kitchen and living area, master bedroom, laundry room/office, full bath down, 1/2 bath up, 1 bedroom up, and a large open hall upstairs for storage or sleeping, enclosed porch, 1 1/2-car attached garage for direct entry. 1.94 acres. $109,900

RICE CED P REDU

14 Royces Road, Naples New! New! New! Simply stunning! Quality craftsmanship with much attention to detail throughout. Enjoy 4 seasons at the Maine lake with all the comforts! 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, direct entry from 2-car garage to mud room and laundry room.

Finished family room with gas fireplace on 2 levels, custom kitchen, generator, security system with cameras, paved driveway, 60 ft. on Long Lake with dock. Must see to appreciate. $925,000. MLS #1327359. Directions: Rte. 302 (Roosevelt Trail) West of Causeway. 2.0 miles on right. See sign.

ABR, CRB, GRI, CRS Broker 207-838-8301 (cell) • 207-693-7270 (direct) 207-693-7000 (o) • 207-693-6216 (fax) e-mail: nancyhanson@masiello.com 692 Roosevelt Trail website: www.masiello.com P.O. Box 97 Independently Owned Naples, ME 04055 and Locally Operated

RICE CED P REDU

PRIVATE SETTING HARRISON – Large contemporary house with open concept living/dining/kitchen, 1 bath down, 3 bedrooms and bath upstairs. There is a finished room in the basement.

Very, very private setting. There is storage galore. Move right in. Close to Crystal Lake. $162,500.

Call for more information 647-5551 or 1-888-400-9858

CONVENIENT CHALET

BRIDGTON – 3-bedroom chalet with 2 full baths. Close to skiing and swimming on Moose Pond. Boat launch is just a few minutes away.

Family room downstairs. Open concept upstairs with living room, dining area, kitchen. Large front deck and smaller deck off the master bedroom.

New carpeting, replacement windows, roof is only 2 years old. Large shed comes with this property. $132,000.

www.obergagency.com

Call for a

FREE ESTIMATE

H: 207-647-8014 / C: 508-641-6172 25 Side City Road Bridgton, Maine

E-mail: rpmsenior@gmail.com

TF16EOWE

2,500 sq. ft. • Great Retail Location

Regional sports

November 30, 2017, The Bridgton News, Page 5C

Wintry ascent of Big Bald Peak Grab your winter gear and join Loon Echo Land Trust staff for an exciting ascent of the Bald Peak Trail to the Big Bald summit of Pleasant Mountain Preserve on Saturday, Dec. 9.

Participants will meet at the Bald Peak parking area on Mountain Road at 8:45 a.m. with a hike departure time of 9 a.m. Along the way, hikers will explore an interesting geological feature known as the “needles eye” and if conditions allow, will also visit Loon Echo’s newly-acquired North Peak through a whimsical red pine woodland.

The itinerary for this challenging four-hour adventure will follow the Northridge

Trail to Sue’s Way Trail, and finish the loop back on Bald Peak Trail. Participants must bring proper gear for winter travel, water and plenty of snacks. Conditions may require snowshoes or traction devices, please check Loon Echo’s website and Facebook page for updates.

This hike is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To sign up for the hike, contact Loon Echo Stewardship Manager Jon Evans at stewardship@ lelt.org or 647-4352.

For more information about upcoming events or ways you can support Loon Echo Land Trust, go to their website www.lelt.org or call 647-4352.

KICKING OFF THE SEASON — Lake Region opened its basketball season with three alumni games last Wednesday. In varsity action, Dawson Smith (left) tries to drive past LR alum Alex Langadas; (top) Andrew Douglass battles alum Matt Plummer for position; (bottom left) Robert Crockett (#24) drives baseline; (bottom right) Tyler Breton looks to pass after getting bumped along the end line by alum Cody Gibbons. (Rivet Photos)

Senior Rambles

(Continued from Page 3C) and is an active rock and ice climber, as well as designing special climbing gear for disabled climbers. Sean and his brother Timmy O’Neill work with Paradox Sports, a program for individuals with disabilities It was inspiring to see these individuals working to expand their abilities despite their handicaps.

If you are handicapped and are interested in one of Maine Adaptive’s programs, or would like to volunteer to help, contact Deb Maxfield at the number below. Your life will be richer as a result.

Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation, 8 Sundance Lane, Newry, ME 04261-3228. Tel. 824-2440 For more information, visit the website at: https://www. maineadaptive.org/ Salt Pump Climbing Co., 36 Haigis Parkway, Scarborough, ME 04074. Tel. 219-8145 For more information, visit the website at: www.saltpumpclimbing.com Directions to Salt Pump — From Route 95, take Exit 42 and continue straight onto Haigis Parkway. Salt Pump is about a half-mile down Haigis Parkway on the right (South) side of the road.

LELT trails set to go

(Continued from Page 3C) Depot Street Office, local businesses and trail-head kiosks.

For more information about upcoming events or ways you can support Loon Echo Land Trust, go to the website at www.lelt.org or call 647-4352.

Liane Muller, D.O.

The Chamber has been busy!

Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Dr. Muller combines gentle, effective hands-on treamtent with the best of conventional medicine to help your body heal.

Osteopathic Manipulation is therapeutic for acute and chronic pain conditions. Benefits include improved mobility, better function and decreased pain.

Some of the many conditions treated include: Back Pain Fibromyalgia

Neck Pain Arthritis

63 Main Street, Bridgton

207-647-2440

Headache Injuries

6 Fundy Road, Falmouth

207-420-5414

New patients welcome!

Medicare, MaineCare, and most insurance accepted.

TF20

New Chamber Members N E W S The Chamber would like to welcome new members: Freedom Boat Club of Maine in Naples Enjoy maintenance-free boating with the nation’s largest boat club. Our two Maine locations offer affordable membership plans with unlimited boat usage PLUS access to our fleet of boats plus all those in the 145+ clubs in the U.S. and Canada.

The Ballroom in Harrison Join in an atmosphere of artistic celebration with one of the many opportunities of dance expression and more, at The Ballroom Harrison!

Something for everyone…

Visit our website for a full description of The Ballroom Itinerary and program descriptions. You will find a wonderful variety of choices including ballroom and Latin dance, tap, jazz, ballet, belly dancing, yoga, aikido and more. There are classes for all ages and artistic talents!

Call Nan Brett at 207-583-6964 for information on classes, workshops, functions and performances.

1T48

Bridgton Community Ctr. Lake Region HS Naples Village/Library Naples Amer. Legion South Casco Fire Stn. Sunset Variety North Windham Ctr. Time4Printing (SB) Prides Corner** USM/Forest Ave. (SB) Elm Street Pulse

6:00 AM R (6:11) R (6:18) 6:23 6:32 6:39 6:50 R (6:56) N/A R (7:23) 7:30 AM

9:10 AM R (9:21) R (9:28) 9:33 9:42 9:49 10:00 R (10:06) N/A R (10:33) 10:40 AM

3:45 PM R (3:56) R (4:03) 4:08 4:17 4:24 4:35 R (4:42) N/A R (5:10) 5:20 PM

7:10 PM R (7:21) R (7:28) 7:33 7:42 7:49 8:00 R (8:06) N/A R (8:33) 8:40 PM

Portland to Bridgton | Northbound Elm Street Pulse USM/Forest Ave. (NB) Prides Corner Brookhaven Dr. (NB) North Windham Ctr. Sunset Variety South Casco Fire Stn. Naples Amer. Legion Naples Village/Library Lake Region H.S. Bridgton Community Ctr.

7:35 AM R (7:40) 7:55 R (8:09) 8:15 8:26 8:33 8:42 R (8:47) R (8:54) 9:05 AM

11:35 AM R (11:40) 11:55 R (12:09) 12:15 12:26 12:33 12:42 R (12:47) R (12:54) 1:05 PM

5:30 PM R (5:38) 5:55 R (6:09) 6:15 6:26 6:33 6:42 6:47 6:54 7:05 PM

8:45 PM R (8:50) 9:05 R (9:19) 9:25 9:36 9:43 9:52 R (9:57) R (10:04) 10:15 PM

Bridgton to Portland | Southbound Bridgton Community Ctr. Lake Region HS Naples Village/Library Naples Amer. Legion South Casco Fire Stn. Sunset Variety North Windham Ctr. Time4Printing (SB) Prides Corner** USM/Forest Ave. (SB) Elm Street Pulse

8:30 AM R (8:42) R (8:49) 8:55 9:05 9:13 9:24 R (9:31) N/A R (10:03) 10:10 AM

12:00 PM R (12:12) R (12:19) 12:25 12:35 12:43 12:54 R (1:01) N/A R (1:33) 1:40 PM

BREAK / SWITCHING BUSES

Bridgton to Portland | Southbound

6:05 PM R (6:17) R (6:24) 6:30 6:40 6:48 6:59 R (7:06) N/A R (7:38) 7:45 PM

Portland to Bridgton | Northbound Elm Street Pulse USM/Forest Ave. (NB) Prides Corner Brookhaven Dr. (NB) North Windham Ctr. Sunset Variety South Casco Fire Stn. Naples Amer. Legion Naples Village/Library Lake Region H.S. Bridgton Community Ctr.

10:15 AM R (10:22) 10:42 R (10:57) 11:03 11:15 11:23 11:33 R (11:38) R (11:45) 11:55 AM

1:45 PM R (1:52) 2:12 R (2:27) 2:33 2:45 2:53 3:03 R (3:08) R (3:15) 3:25 PM

4:20 PM R (4:27) 4:47 R (5:02) 5:08 5:20 5:28 5:58 R (5:43) R (5:50) 6:00 PM

*R Request stop (approx. time), no parking available, riders pull the cord to request the stop, or hail the driver at the stop. **Prides Corner southbound is drop-off only.

ONE-WAY TRIP $3 STUDENTS (W/ID) $2 SENIORS (65+) $2 PEOPLE W/DISABILITIES $2 10-RIDE PASS $25 MONTHLY PASS $50

• FREE transfer to Metro or South Portland Bus. Ask the driver for a transfer pass.

• Discounted fare with transfer from Metro or South Portland Bus ($1.50) • Children 5 & under free (w/fare-paying adult) • Passes can be purchased on the bus, or at the RTP office (cash, check or money order only). Exact change is required.

• For holiday schedule and weather notifications, check our facebook page, visit rtprides.org, or sign up for TEXT ALERTS.

FREE ON-BOARD WIFI | BIKE RACK | HANDICAP-ACCESSIBLE

Page 6C, The Bridgton News, November 30, 2017

Sports & schools

Deer tagged at Lake Region area inspection stations (Continued from Page 4C) 4 points; Gary Mattia, buck, 119 pounds, 4 points; Pam Watson, buck, 236 pounds, 10 points; Rob Foster Sr., buck, 122 pounds, spike horn; Daniel Dyer, buck, 8 points; Jamie Stacy, buck, 160 pounds, 7 points; Dylan Richardson, buck, 113 pounds, 4 points; Richard Ross, buck, 176 pounds, 8 points; Joe Cutrone, buck, 123 pounds, 4 points; Daniel Walker, buck, 124 pounds, 7 points; Mark Nataluk, button buck, 80 pounds; Gregory Harding, buck, 115 pounds, 5 points; Adrianna McDaniel, doe, 106.5 pounds; Matt Williams, buck, 136 pounds, 4 points; Michael Bernard, buck, 143 pounds, 7 points.

Monday, Nov. 13: Allan Locke, spike horn; Drew Durgin, doe, 75 pounds; Brandon Capano, doe, 139 pounds.

Tuesday, Nov. 14: Reginald Day, buck, 218 pounds, 8 points; Joseph Shubert, buck, 135 pounds, 5 points; Michael Skinner, buck, 183 pounds, 5 points; Andrew Pelletier, buck, 125 pounds, 6 points.

Wednesday, Nov. 15: Gregory Hoeft, buck, 118 pounds, 3 points; Robert Foster Jr., buck, 142 pounds, 6 points; Kevin Morin, buck, 173 pounds, 4 points; Christine Payne, buck, 6 points; Stanley Smith, buck, 4 points.

Thursday, Nov. 16: Jared McCarthy, buck, 165 pounds, 9 points; Theodore Lizotte, buck, 173 pounds, 7 points; David Morin, doe, 125 pounds; William Collard, buck, 136 pounds, 6 points.

Friday, Nov. 17: Jeremy Pyburn, doe, 105 pounds; Adam Parker, doe.

Saturday, Nov. 18: Josh Mango, buck, 184 pounds, 10 points; Brandon Fenderson, buck, 138 pounds, 5 points; Brandon Burnell, buck, 6 points; Michael Pinelli, doe; Tanner Boyer, buck, 4 points; Derrick Walker, doe; Elbridge Russell, buck, 163 pounds, 8 points.

Monday, Nov. 20: Justin Burby, buck, 142.5 pounds, 8 points.

Wednesday, Nov. 22: Frank Rogers Jr., buck, 120 pounds, 3 points; Robbie Varney, buck, 163 pounds, 8 points; Dean Douglas, buck, 7 points; Clifford Burnell Jr., buck, 7 points; David Gagnon, buck, 139 pounds, 8 points.

Jordan’s Store, East Sebago Saturday, Sept. 9: Dale Cressey of Baldwin, buck, 5 points; David Libby of Standish, doe.

This week’s game solutions

Friday, Sept. 15: Stephen Vacchiano of Sebago, doe.

Monday, Sept. 18: Shawn Estabrook of Standish, buck.

Saturday, Oct. 7: Dale Cressey of Baldwin, doe; Christopher Harriman of Sebago, doe.

Saturday, Oct. 14: Christopher Harriman of Sebago, buck, 5 points.

Tuesday, Oct. 17: Joseph Williams of Gorham, doe.

Wednesday, Oct. 18: Stephen Vacchiano of Sebago, buck.

Thursday, Oct. 19: Paul St. John of Naples, doe.

Saturday, Oct. 21: Daniel Popov of Gorham, buck, 127 pounds, spike horn.

Saturday, Oct. 28: Stephen Vacchiano of Sebago, doe, archery; Bruce Hilton of Standish, buck, 115 pounds, spike horn; Chris Harriman of Sebago, buck, 187 pounds, 8 points; Joseph Welsch of South Portland, buck, 5 points; Kenneth Morrell II of Standish, buck, 200 pounds, 8 points; Ed Ridlon of Sebago, doe, 125 pounds; Christopher Parent of Westbrook, buck, 139 pounds, 11 points; Bradley Bouchard of East Baldwin, buck, 112 pounds, 4 points; Joseph Herring of Hiram, buck, 154 pounds, 8 points; Darrell Morrow of Gorham, buck, 4 points; Bryan Fenderson of East Baldwin, buck, 125 pounds, spike horn; James Anderson of Sebago, buck, 162 pounds, 9 points; Joe Murphy II of East Baldwin, buck, 163 pounds, 6 points; Ryan York of Sebago, buck, 132 pounds, 6 points; Travis Thomas of Saco, buck, 121 pounds, spike horn; Adam Wright of Sebago, buck, 185 pounds, 11 points; Kevin Morse of Saco, buck; Lawrence Maxfield-Fearon of Gorham, buck, 175 pounds, 6 points; Charles Watters of Standish, buck, 121 pounds, 5 points; Nathan Burnell of Limington, buck, 196 pounds, 9 points.

Tuesday, Oct. 31: Derek Kneeland of Sebago, buck, 138 pounds, 5 points; Richard Dumbrocyo Jr. of Standish, buck, 131 pounds, 4 points; Trevor Clow of Sebago, buck, 144 pounds, 10 points; Zachary Barrows of Baldwin, buck, 3 points.

Wednesday, Nov. 1: Gabriel Stokes of Standish, buck, 7 points; Samuel Gauvine of Standish, buck, button; Samuel Gauvine of Standish, doe.

Thursday, Nov. 2: Gary Lynch of Gorham, buck, 4 points; Kathleen Hebert of Standish, buck; Kyle MacDonald of Windham, buck; Dyllan Barter of Sebago, buck.

Friday, Nov. 3: Todd Thornton of Scarborough, buck, 196 pounds, 8 points.

Saturday, Nov. 4: Erik Christensen of Sebago, buck, 182 pounds, 8 points; Brian Shaw of Standish, buck, 5 points; Kristopher Berg of Standish, doe, 114 pounds; Joel Fenderson of Hollis, buck, 163 pounds, 6 points; Kevin Moore of Sebago, buck, 118 pounds, spike horn; Ryan Gagne of buxton, buck, 175 pounds, 8 points; Brian Babson of Atkinson, N.H., buck, 125 pounds, 3 points; Jeffrey Cox of Sebago, buck, 90 pounds, spike horn; Gayle Small of Cornish, buck.

Monday, Nov. 6: James Andrews of Standish, doe; Howard Draper of Standish, doe; Joseph Hanson of Standish, buck, 163 pounds, 15 points.

Tuesday, Nov. 7: Philip Douglas of Sebago, doe; Raymond Duchesne of Sebago, buck; Andrew Wescott of Windham, buck, 166 pounds, 8 points.

Wednesday, Nov. 8: Charles Newhall of South Carolina, buck, button; Brian Geary of Danville, N.H., buck.

Thursday, Nov. 9: James Pelletier of West Baldwin, buck; Kristen Sands of Sebago, buck, 128 pounds, 4 points; David Libby of Standish, buck, 6 points.

Friday, Nov. 10: Craig Cain of Kennebunk, buck, 126 pounds, 6 points.

Saturday, Nov. 11: Danny Reinhard of Naples, buck, 172 pounds, 8 points; Allyson Kirby of Gray, buck, 121 pounds, 4 points; Glibert Merritt of Sebago, buck, 144 pounds, 4 points; Stephen Holston of Gorham, buck, 106 pounds, spike horn; Jason Pritchard of Gorham, buck, 117 pounds, 5 points; David Anderson of Sebago, buck, 115 pounds, 3 points; Thomas Carroll of Raymond, buck, 169 pounds, 6 points; Andrew Nabreski of East Falmouth, buck; Blair Martin of Standish, buck; David Lymburner of Sebago, buck, 133 pounds, 6 points; Jeffrey Buzzell of Standish, buck, 136 pounds, 3 points; Matthew Douglas of Sebago, buck, 119 pounds, 5 points; Joshua Slocum of East Baldwin, doe; Paul Field Sr. of Bridgton, buck; Kenneth Fox of East Baldwin, doe; Scott Miele of Windham, doe, 129 pounds.

Monday, Nov. 13: Timothy Stours of Limington, buck; Stillman Stone of Sebago, buck, 135 pounds, 7 points; Bryan Lantagne of West Baldwin, buck, 172 pounds, 7 points; Caleb Vacchiano of Cornish, doe, 110 pounds; Robert Ladd of Standish, buck.

Tuesday, Nov. 14: Peter Darling of Standish, buck; David Ferris Jr. of Standish, buck; Christopher Lees of Naples, buck; Charles Frechette of Sebago, buck.

Thursday, Nov. 16: Dale Cole of Gorham, buck, 9 points; Brian Jordan of Sebago, buck; John Reed of Sebago, doe, 135 pounds; Steven Driscoll of Ormond, Fla., buck, 160 pounds, 5 points; Michael Olsen of Bridgton, buck, 178 pounds, 5 points.

Friday, Nov. 17: Dylan Miner of Baldwin, buck, 130 pounds, 5 points; John Karantza of Standish, buck; Scott Harmon of Standish, buck, 144 pounds, 8 points; Nathanial Chrisnall of Conn., buck, 6 points; Gordon Morse of Standish, buck, 6 points; Ryan Allen of Naples, buck, 160 pounds, 7 points.

Saturday, Nov. 18: Charles Chaplin of Naples, buck, 120 pounds, 4 points; Jeffrey Sanborn of Gorham, buck, 102 pounds, spike horn; Joseph Williams of Gorham, buck, 165 pounds, 10 points; Daryl Brown of Sebago, buck, 142 pounds, 7 points; Adam Staples of East Baldwin, buck.

Monday, Nov. 20: David Brown of Sebago, buck, 139 pounds, 4 points; Shawn Leighton of Sebago, buck, 132 pounds, 5 points.

Tuesday, Nov. 21: Christopher Burnell of West Baldwin, buck, 180 pounds, 9 points; Michael Pflieger of Standish, buck, 102 pounds, 4 points; Dylan Randall of Sebago, buck, 112 pounds, 5 points; Shaun Brilliant of Standish, buck.

Wednesday, Nov. 22: Norman Towne of Bridgton, buck; Joseph Lynch of Gorham, buck, 5 points; David Hutchins of Sebago, buck, 8 points; Nov. 22: Rebecca Stocks of Baldwin, doe.

Thursday, Nov. 23: David Reynolds of Windham, buck; John Kennie of Gorham, buck; Jonathan Grant of Gorham, doe; Travis Elliott of Windham, buck, 6 points; Timothy Tobin of Bridgton, buck, 213 pounds, 8 points; Jared Page of Gorham, buck, 188 pounds, 5 points; Mark Moon of Gorham, buck, 185 pounds, 7 points; Douglas Horne of Naples, buck, 5 points; Russell Allen of Naples, buck; Adam Mains of Casco, buck; Nathan Anderson of Sebago, doe, 124 pounds.

Friday, Nov. 24: Dylan Reinhard of Naples, buck, 124 pounds, 3 points; Michael Pflieger of Standish, buck, 148 pounds, 8 points; Todd Peterson of Standish, doe, 104 pounds; Jeffrey McNally of Gorham, buck; Stephen Vacchiano of Sebago, buck, exp.; John McDonough of Hollis, doe, 130 pounds;

Shawn Estabrook of Standish, doe.

Saturday, Nov. 25: Bienvenido Diaz of Westbrook, buck, 190 pounds, 11 points; Michael Vacchiano of Sebago, buck, 168 pounds, 9 points; James Fickett of Standish, buck, 130 pounds, spike horn; Anthony Wood of West Baldwin, doe; David Metcalf of West Baldwin, buck, 8 points; Philip Harnden Jr. of Bridgton, buck, 6 points; Robert Fusillo of Sebago, buck; Robert Fusillo of Sebago, buck.

Little Mountain Store, West Bridgton Thursday, Oct. 12: David Stuart of Fryeburg, doe, shot in Fryeburg, archery.

Saturday, Oct. 14: Keith Miller of Bridgton, doe, in Bridgton, archery.

Saturday, Oct. 21: Kion Aarden of Hopkinton, Mass., buck, 8 points, Bridgton, archery.

Saturday, Oct. 28: Penny Thompson of Bridgton, doe, Bridgton; Nicholas Priest of Otisfield, buck, in Bridgton; George Cadigan of Bridgton, doe, in Bridgton; Kimberlee Foster of Denmark, buck, in Sweden; Jacob Infinger of Center Conway, N.H., doe, in Sweden; Michael Infinger of Fryeburg, buck.

Monday, Oct. 30: Edward Urquhart of Atlanta, Ga., buck, 8 points, in Bridgton; Harry Walker of Denmark, buck, in Denmark; Carlton Magee of Fryeburg, doe, in Fryeburg; Louis Gagnon of Fryeburg, buck, 2 points, in Fryeburg.

Tuesday, Oct. 31: George Bassett of Bridgton, buck, in Bridgton.

Wednesday, Nov. 1: Arthur McAber of Newfield, N.H., buck, in Bridgton; Scott Lovejoy of Fryeburg, doe, in Fryeburg; Alan Davis of Fryeburg, buck, 5 points, in East Fryeburg; Kevin Elliott of Madison, N.H., buck, 5 points, in Fryeburg.

Thursday, Nov. 2: Nathan Infinger of Center Conway, N.H., buck, 6 points, in Sweden Friday, Nov. 3: Jonathan Slattery of Lovell, doe, in Fryeburg; Nathaniel Mason of Albany Township, buck, 6 points, in Sweden; William Leuci of Saugus, Mass., buck, 4 points, in Sweden; John McNamara of Belmont, Mass., buck, 3 points, in Sweden.

Saturday, Nov. 4: Joshua Chase of Portland, buck, in Bridgton; William Lowell of Fryeburg, buck, in East Fryeburg; Taylor Hill of Brownfield, buck, 2 points, in Sweden; Nicholas Prouty of Bridgton, buck, 2 points, in Bridgton; Silvio Giampa of Tewksbury, Mass., buck, 3 points, in North Waterford.

Tuesday, Nov. 7: Robin Gagnon of Fryeburg, buck, 8 points, in Fryeburg; George Dehner Jr. of Port Republic, N.J., buck, 6 points, in Bridgton.

Wednesday, Nov. 8: Eleanor Valeriani of Naples, doe, in Fryeburg; Kris Arsenault of Chelsea, Mass., buck, 8 points, in Bridgton.

Thursday, Nov. 9: Peter Brown of Harrison, buck, 6 points, in Fryeburg; Matthew Doering of Cumberland, buck, 8 points, in Sweden; Philip Giampa of N.H., buck, 8 points, in North Waterford.

Saturday, Nov. 11: Albert Hamilton Jr. of Falmouth, doe, in Bridgton; Stephen Vacchiano of Sebago, buck, 8 points, in Sweden; Jesse Burke of Fryeburg, buck, 5 points, in Fryeburg; Ryan Haley of Bridgton, doe, in Bridgton; Shawn Sullivan of South Dennis, Mass., buck, 8 points, in Bridgton.

Tuesday, Nov. 14: Valentino Valeriani Sr. of Naples, buck, 9 points, in Fryeburg.

Wednesday, Nov. 15: Joseph Shepherd of Framingham, Mass., buck, 6 points, in Fryeburg.

Thursday, Nov. 16: Timothy Barry of Bridgton, doe, in Bridgton.

Friday, Nov. 17: David Brown of South Paris, buck, 8 points, in Sweden; William Sandberg of Corinth, Vt., buck, in Lovell; David Durgin of Denmark, buck, 4 points, in Bridgton; Robert Wiser of Bridgton, buck, 5 points, in Bridgton.

Saturday, Nov. 18: John Grover of Biddeford, buck, 8 points, in Bridgton.

Monday, Nov. 20: Harry Cross of Bridgton, buck, 8 points, in Bridgton.

Opinion & Comment

November 30, 2017, The Bridgton News, Page 1D

Viewpoints

Budget cuts will hurt lakes

By Colin Holme LEA Assistant Director Simply put, the lakes of Maine have benefitted from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Through the agency, funds have been awarded to fix local roads and properties that were negatively impacting our lakes, streams and rivers. These moneys have been spent by public works departments and local contractors to upgrade culverts, armor ditches, install detention basins and restore protective buffers near waterways. These funds do not just protect our lakes; they improve our public infrastructure. And because all funds received have to be matched, dollar for dollar, by local sources, they are spent very wisely.

Some have argued that the massive budget cuts proposed for the EPA will have little effect because state environmental protections are already strong and fully in place. Unfortunately, this argument is critically flawed.

In Maine, like many other states, a substantial portion of funding for the State Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) comes from the EPA. This is particularly true when it comes to lake and watershed protection. Maine receives millions of dollars from the EPA to staff and operate the non-point source pollution prevention program, which funds virtually all watershed work in the state.

The state’s lake monitoring and assessment program is also LAKES, Page 4D

ROCK, LEAF, ICE is a game played along the banks of the Crooked River this time of year. This photo was taken Thanksgiving day from the public trail system off River Road in Naples.

(De Busk Photo)

In an old box of treasures

“The years of our life are threescore and ten,” wrote King David three thousand years ago in Psalm 90. People in their sixties who are approaching that milestone often review their past lives. That’s what a friend who is a psychotherapist told me recently. Thoughts, feelings, images, smells, sounds from our past all come unbidden into our consciousness — some pleasant, some painful. We can push them away or we can entertain them — watch them and feel them as they play out.

Triggers include old songs or passing by places where something significant occurred long ago.

Sometimes it’s just a smell.

It’s all those for me but lately it’s old photographs too. I thought I was done sorting through boxes of old pictures from my mother’s house in Lovell. Two years ago “Ma,” as everyone calls her, decided to go into assisted living and my nephew was invited to take over her place. We GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY — Kappy Sprenger, a Tai Chi Maine moved only the contents of instructor (center with donation check), presents Gary Colello, Bridgton Recreation her bedroom into her new Department director (center in black T-shirt beside Kappy), with Tai Chi Maine’s semi- facility, then children and annual donation in support of the children’s programs. Forty-plus members of Tai Chi grandchildren were invited to Maine contributed over $1,000 to the Bridgton Rec. Giving back to the community is take whatever was meaningone of the primary tenants of Tai Chi Maine; in addition to twice yearly gifts to Bridgton ful to them. That made only Rec, Tai Chi Maine contributes over $200 a month to the Bridgton Food Pantry, as well. a small dent in the house’s To learn more about Tai Chi Maine and free classes at the Bridgton Town Hall, as well contents and my nephew was as the schedule of classes available and the health benefits of practicing tai chi, visit the told he could keep or dispose website: taichiinmaine.com of whatever was left. Last

Letters A special thank you

To The Editor: A wonderful Thanksgiving dinner was served to many at the Morning Glory Diner.

When we came through the

door we were greeted with a warm smile and kind words.

It was a free meal served from the heart. Donations went to the food pantry.

Special thanks to the owners: Todd Perreault, Terri Perreault, Trudi Perreault, and Tammy Perreault-Shaw.

Also thanks to the volunteers: Brittany Perreault, Steven Grondell, Robert Murphy, Bill Evans, Jon Evans, and Michelle Evans.

The turkey dinner had all

the fixin’s and was served with class.

We are so fortunate to have people like these who give of themselves back into our community.

This is a restaurant where friends and community came together to have a good time and give thanks on this wonderful Thanksgiving Day. It is very much appreciated.

Sue Parent Bridgton

Am I the only one?

To The Editor: As an older guy (baby boomer), I occasionally find myself calling a computer hotline service for problems with the computer or peripherals that I don’t understand.

I usually get a gentleman with a foreign accent that I can hardly understand. I find myself responding, “What?”

Front Row Seat

by Tom McLaughlin BN Columnist

month he dropped off still another box of old photos we had overlooked.

One envelope from the box contained wallet-sized photos of more than seventy children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren. Those little pictures used to cover the entire front and one side of Ma’s refrigerator because her thirtyplus grandchildren sent her school pictures for every grade. I sorted those into envelopes for myself and my siblings now that each of us heads a three-generation extended family of our own. Most live in Greater Boston and all came up to bucolic Lovell for summers and vacations with Ma. Widowed at 52, she bought an old farmhouse here and lived in it for more than thirty years. Back in the twenties and thirties, Ma’s own grandmother brought her grandchildren for extended stays “out in the country” of Cochituate, now part of a Boston suburb called Wayland. Ma had such fond memories of those days she wanted to repeat the process.

Also in the box were more pictures of myself and my siblings as we were growing up in the forties, fifties and sixties, some of which I had never seen. There were also more shots of my mother and her siblings from nearly a hundred years ago. There were photos of her and my father after they had eloped during World War II and before all us children came along in the baby boom. Some of those I’d never seen either.

Then one of my daughters gave me a photo album she retrieved from my late mother-in-law’s condominium with shots of my immediate family from thirty and forty years TREASURE, Page 3D or “Say again?” or “Please talk slower, I can’t understand what you’re saying.”

It’s a long, stilted conversation and I never get the gist of what he’s saying.

My last call took five full minutes to get a code — Ink3. I could not make out the accented letters. After about 20 minutes my problem, which was simple, got finally solved. It was an exhausting call. These hotline experts are polite, patient,

and frustrating. I do wish I had someone who could speak English clearly, preferably an American, who could use these jobs, which were probably jettisoned from the corporate company. I always had a problem with companies who scour the globe for the cheapest labor.

Nearly every user has a problem or question one time or another with their hightech problems. I consistently have a difficult time resolving even simple problems with these help lines, especially with the foreign accents and the terminology used to describe the problems like “protocols” — what’s a protocol? — or terms like POP3, etc. It is assumed that I have knowledge of their computer language. I have enough trouble with the Dummies manuals, which don’t always answer my basic questions.

I have to ask — am I the only one?

Peter Bollen Bridgton

The seeds of class warfare

SERVING UP DINNER FOR A GOOD CAUSE — The Bridgton/Fryeburg Knights of Columbus Council #11376 prepared a delicious haddock dinner at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall in Bridgton the Saturday before Thanksgiving to benefit Mother Seton House. These men have supported Mother Seton House for nine years through diaper drives, Baby Bottle fundraisers and especially through the annual haddock dinners. Mother Seton House is a nonprofit organization providing a safe, loving, caring home at no cost for pregnant women and mothers with one child under the age of one who are in need of a place to live. Mother Seton House currently has housing available and is taking applications. Call 935-1066 or find them on Facebook at The Mother Seton House and send a message. Pictured (left to right) are Fr. Peter Shaba, Paul Heneghan, Bob Pelletier, Mike Neronha (mostly hidden), Roland Dube, Bob McCarthy, Pat Bracken, George Lariviere, Vic Detmer, Tom Nigro, Joe Vaughn, Rich King and Paul Joanis.

Not present for the picture: Paul Charpentier (head chef).

To The Editor: Well, I read Ms. Pingree’s essay in your paper last week.

I really think she was being a bit disingenuous when she states that she has nothing against tax reform. I don’t recall much on her record that indicated this was a topic of any interest to her, other then when her party was trying to increase our taxes, such as with the passage of the ACA, one of the most massive tax increases LETTERS, Page 2D

Page 2D, The Bridgton News, November 30, 2017

Letters

(Continued from Page 1D) in recent memory. I’m not sure how many Pinocchios to give her for her laughable expression of disappointment at the lack of bipartisanship of this tax process to date. I’m really sure she lost a lot of sleep over that!

Remember, she is a member of the party of Pelosi, who famously stated relative to the ACA ad nauseam that the bill had to be passed before anybody could see what was

in it. Very transparent on their part! The Democrats love to sing the praises of diversity, however with one glaring exception — economic diversity, known by some of us as success. You notice I use the word “success” as opposed to their pejorative “wealthy.” It has been their MO for decades to sow the seeds of class warfare with their emphasis on rights and entitlements as opposed to Republican emphasis on obligations and opportunity.

Her lament about what will happen to many people when the proposed tax cuts

Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES WINTER PARKING From December 2017 to April 2018, between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., there will be NO PARKING on public roads and parking lots within the Town of Naples.

This restriction is necessary to facilitate snowplowing operations.

Vehicles will be towed at owner’s expense.

2T47

Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES WINTER SAND WINTER SAND IS AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTIAL USE AT THE TOWN OF NAPLES SAND PILE LOCATED BEHIND THE FIRE STATION ON ROOSEVELT TRAIL.

2T47

Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES PLOWING SNOW Pursuant to M.R.S.A., Title 17A, Section 505, “Obstructing Public Ways,” no person or persons shall plow, shovel or otherwise deposit snow into the limits of any traveled public way within the Town of Naples.

Violators shall be subject to legal action.

2T47

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF CASCO

PLANNING BOARD • NOTICE OF SITE WALK The Casco Planning Board will conduct a site walk on Saturday, December 2nd, 2017, at 9:00 a.m., in regard to an application by Jones Associates on behalf of Bruce J. Cort, for an Amendment to an Approved Subdivision known as Stonecrest Estates. The applicant wishes to amend Map 9, Lot 52-8 to allow for a building envelope resulting from amendment to Stream and Wetland setback requirements. Said property is located on Davis Brook Road.

The Board will also conduct a site walk on Saturday, December 2nd, 2017, at 10:45 a.m., in regard to a proposed application by D.M. Roma Consulting Engineers on behalf of RJR, LLC, to allow a 4-lot Minor Subdivision for property known as Map 8, Lot 8, located on Fountain Hill Road.

2T47

TOWN OF BRIDGTON 3 CHASE STREET, SUITE 1 BRIDGTON, MAINE 04009

Notice of a Public Hearing

Planning Board

Proposed Land Use Ordinance Concepts December 5, 2017 • 6 p.m.

Downstairs Meeting Room Iredale Street entrance to the Municipal Building addressed at 3 Chase Street The Town of Bridgton Planning Board will hold a public hearing to gain public input and hold discussions on the proposed Land use framework. The hearing is on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at 6 p.m., in the downstairs meeting room off Iredale Street, in the Municipal Office Building addressed at 3 Chase Street.

The Town of Bridgton strives to ensure adequate access to our meetings to the public. Please alert us if you require special assistance to participate in our meetings.

2T47

Opinions

expire is laughable. The reason they are not permanent is the complete lack of bipartisanship on the part of the Democrats. The tax increase, which concerns her so much, interestingly enough, merely represents the return to the current higher rates, which will reinstate. Apparently she would rather just leave them in place and penalize everybody now rather than later!

Her comments relative to the estate tax when juxtaposed next to the SALT provisions in the proposed tax code are intriguing. She finds this objectionable as a tax on tax. What do you suppose she thinks the estate tax is?! People work hard their entire lives and pay progressively higher and higher tax rates and then when they die instead of being able to pass the fruits of their labor on to their children, the government taxes their assets once again. Ridiculous!

It’s interesting that Ms. Pingree has become such a deficit hawk. I don’t recall her being a maverick in her party as they merrily doubled the national debt in eight years under Obama.

One of the Dems favorite practices is to lament about future cuts necessitated by poor fiscal policy. What they’re really talking about is a decrease in the rate of increase.

Finally, in classic democratic lament, Ms. Pingree finds it objectionable where the bulk of the tax adjustment money will go. I don’t know what basic arithmetic she learned growing up, but if the top 10 percent of the people are currently paying over 70 percent of the taxes, they should certainly be entitled to at least their proportionate share of any cut and yes that would involve more dollars then for other segments of the population, who are not

PINK HORIZON AND REFLECTIONS off the waters of Long Lake in Harrison on Thanksgiving Day. (De Busk Photo) currently even remotely paying any kind of proportionate share into the government pie.

At the end of the day, remember this whole process is ultimately intended to stimulate and improve our economy and people’s lives.

Last time we did this under Ronald Reagan top rates were cut from 70 to 28 percent, and government revenues increased dramatically in spite of that rate reduction.

May we have the wisdom of memory, and the will to repeat it.

Don Vose Naples

TOWN OF BRIDGTON 3 CHASE STREET, SUITE 1 BRIDGTON, MAINE 04009

Public Notice

Planning Board PUBLIC HEARING

The Bridgton Planning Board will conduct a Public Hearing at the Bridgton Town Office, Three Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, Maine, on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, beginning at 6:00 p.m., to consider the following application: B & B Cultivation LLC Submitted by Shawn Browdy and Gary Bombaro 277 Burnham Rd., Map 3 Lot 61 The application is available for viewing at the Bridgton Town Office Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All interested individuals are invited to attend at the above place and time to present any comments. The Board reserves the right to conduct any other routine business as necessary.

2T48

Urging Collins to vote ‘no’

To The Editor: Once again Republicans are racing ahead to pass major legislation, perhaps so the public will not see its contents. Gone are the longstanding concerns about debt and deficit in the effort to meet the demands of campaign funders and a frustrated president. A win, any win, despite the outcome, is the goal.

The tax plan being brought forward will widen an already growing income gap between the very wealthy and most citizens, a major cause of serious discontent in the country. Furthermore, it is not needed to stimulate a growing economy, create jobs in a time of almost full employment and, despite promises, does not guarantee higher wages to workers.

What is does do is tax interest on student loans, eliminate many deductions that the middle class depend on, and raise taxes on low-income people. Small tax cuts for some in the middle will disappear in five years. Needed reforms and loophole closure seem nonexistent while corporations get a permanent tax windfall and the wealthiest

The Public Meeting That You Have Been Waiting For! Join Us to Kick Off the Final Design of Main Street in Downtown Bridgton

Don’t buy the lie

Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017 • 6:30 p.m.

Bridgton Community Center on Depot Street

TOWN OF BRIDGTON 3 CHASE STREET, SUITE 1 BRIDGTON, MAINE 04009

Legal Advertisement

Notice of Community Development Grant Fund Availability Call for Applications Please be advised the Town of Bridgton is soliciting applications for the TOWN OF BRIDGTON MAINE & CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CDBG PROGRAM for FFY 2018. Applications are due January 22, 2018, on or before 4 p.m. Applications are for Public Service.

Applications must be for programs serving those with low/moderate income or for the elimination of slum and blight.

Applications will be reviewed by staff and forwarded to the Community Development Committee for a recommendation and then forwarded to the Select Board for approval. It is not known, as of this writing, the amount of funds the town will receive.

Applications are available in the Municipal Office at 3 Chase Street, Bridgton, Maine 04009, or on the town’s website: www.bridgtonmaine.org. Applicants are required to attend one MANDATORY “workshop” with Community Development staff to review requirements and project eligibility. There will be two opportunities to attend a workshop:

Other questions may be directed to Audrey Knight, Community Development Director, or Brenda Day, Administrative Assistant at the town office (207-647-8786).

2T48

There are other ways to get involved and learn more if you cannot attend this initial meeting:

The first public meeting is scheduled for December 6. At this time the consultant team and Town will: • Outline events over the past year • Review the Town’s project vision statement • Review the 2016 conceptual design process and outcome • Describe the final design public outreach plan and project schedule

• Information meeting • Online survey • Cable TV program • Public presentation of refined design Watch the Town of Bridgton Facebook page, website Bridgtonmaine.org or the BridgtonMainStreet Word Press website for future notifications.

BRIDGTON PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT AUDREY KNIGHT, AICP – DIRECTOR 3 Chase Street, Bridgton ME 04009 | 207-647-8786 | cdd@bridgtonmaine.org | Facebook: BPECD

1T48

Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 10 a.m. OR Thursday, December 14, 2017, at 10 a.m.

The Bridgton Downtown Main Street Final Design process is starting now!

HEB Engineering and Ironwood Design Group will collaborate with the Town on this important project.

reap huge benefits.

Damaging the fragile health care system has not been overlooked. In what seems to be an obsession, the ACA /Obamacare, takes yet another hit. Rescinding mandatory enrollment will destabilize markets further, raise premiums for all, and put at risk those with preexisting conditions. An estimated 13 million will become uninsured over the next few years. Those who are currently able to deduct medical costs due to serious and costly illness will lose that deduction. Medicare, insurance for the elderly and disabled, will see funding decrease by $25 billion next year. Medicaid/ MaineCare funding will need to be reduced.

Mainers have sent a clear message over the last several months. They want access to affordable, quality health care. We have seen this in the advocacy efforts that influenced Senator Susan Collins to vote against the Republican health care plan. Despite barriers, a record number of Maine applicants are enrolling in the Affordable Care Act. Voters by a wide margin recently supported the expansion of Medicaid/MaineCare.

Congresswoman Pingree and Senator King have both denounced the tax bill.

Congressman Poliquin has voted for passage, once again ignoring the needs of his constituents. Senator Collins’ vote will be pivotal. She needs to stand for the wellbeing of the elderly and public health. Please contact her at 784 6969 and urge her to vote no on this unpopular, damaging legislation.

Therese Johnson Bridgton

To The Editor: The Democrats’ whole approach to tax policy is to lie about what they are doing.

The lie: Democrats will tax the rich to pay for their spending.

The truth: Democrats will not tax the rich, because the really rich are mostly Democrats with bought and paid for exemptions in the tax code. Democrat excessive spending is paid for by taking as much money out of the pockets of the working middle class as possible while they claim that they are taxing the rich.

Democrats work the tried and true ploy that if you tell a lie often enough people will believe that it is the truth.

The Democrats only know how to lie and finagle the system to stay in power. Democrats have lost the ability to propose and/ or enact policies that actually benefit the working people of America. Because they have no policies other than the acquisition of power and wealth, the Democrats must resort to lying to the American people.

The latest lie: if Republicans cut your taxes, LETTER, Page 3D

Opinions

Letters

(Continued from Page 2D) your taxes won’t really be cut and if you keep more of the money you have earned that will only benefit the wealthy, huh!

The truth: Democrat soak the rich rhetoric notwithstanding, under Obama, Schumer, and Pelosi the government has taken your money with stealthy practic-

es. The Democrats have figured out how to steal money out of your pocket and put it into the government’s coffers faster than Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham could pick the peoples bones.

Where the evil prince and sheriff openly used brute force to extract government tribute, the Democrats are subtler in using force to take your hardearned money. Democrats hide how they extract money from you through devices like Obamacare, agency regulations, and “user” fees.

When treasures trigger memories (Continued from Page 1D) ago. I spent two days at my computer scanning hundreds of these formerly one-of-a-kind keepsakes. Now they’re reproducible with only a keystroke thanks to the wonders of digital imaging.

I’d forgotten much of what I was seeing as I sorted through all this, including just how beautiful my wife looked as a young mother. She is still stunning as a grandmother and I have many more recent images of her, which I see regularly thanks to digital photo frames I bought for us and our children. They have motion detectors and turn on when someone walks by, then turn off after five or ten minutes. Now I’m compiling hundreds of selected family photos from 2017 and this year’s collection will contain extended-family shots from forty, fifty, and sixty years ago as well.

I also gave a digital frame to my mother who turned 93 in September. Soon I’ll bring her a thumb drive with our 2017 images so she can plug it in and see what my branch of the family has been up to. She has only a tiny refrigerator in her studio apartment at the facility but many of her grandchildren are still begetting greatgrandchildren. Today each branch can bring her a thumb drive too. There are always new names to learn as more babies are born and she prays for all of them every day.

At fourscore and thirteen, Ma is the last of her generation. When she passes, my siblings and I will be the elders and younger ones will look to us. Continuing what David wrote in Psalm 90: The years of our life are threescore and ten, or even by reason of strength fourscore; yet their span is but toil and trouble; they are soon gone, and we fly away.

But they’re not all toil and trouble. There’s plenty of happiness along the way too, as Ma keeps reminding us, before that day comes when she flies away.

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

NEED A

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE? THE BRIDGTON NEWS

Robin Hood and his merry men, in the guise of Trump and the Republicans, have in less than a year come riding to the rescue by eliminating regulations, curtailing Obamacare, and now working to cut taxes. As Robin Hood did, Trump and the Republicans, are taking the money from the Democrat (aristocratic) tax collectors and giving it back to the people (peasants) who earned it.

We can already see benefits from Trump as Robin Hood; more Americans working, fewer Americans unemployed, businesses expanding in America instead of China, jobs staying in America instead of overseas, wages going up and the economy growing at a better than three percent rate (for eight years under Obama and the Democrat aristocracy we suffered an anemic growth rate of under 2 percent).

Look at how large the income gap is between the average worker and the wealthy under the economic idiocy of Obama and the Democrats. It is reminiscent of feudal Europe where the aristocracy ate well on the efforts of the peasants, who then starved. Under the Democrats the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer.

If the Democrats tell you that keeping more of what you earn is a bad thing because someone else might also get to keep more of what they earn, it is a lie. Not only is it a lie, it is a stupid lie. But the Democrats repeat these lies so often than they almost sound reasonable.

Tell your representatives and senators to cut the B.S. and cut taxes now, no excuses and no more lies. Keeping more of what you earn is a good thing. Don’t let anyone tell you differently. Don’t buy the lie.

Jock MacGregor Sebago

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

CONSULT OUR LISTING OF BUSINESS SERVICES AND LET AN EXPERT DO THE JOB! ACCOUNTANTS

CHIMNEY LINING

DENTAL SERVICES Bridgton Dental Hygiene Care, PA Complete comprehensive oral hygiene care Infants – Seniors Most dental insurances, MaineCare 647-4125 bdhc@myfairpoint.net

Chandel Associates Accounting, Taxes Audits, Full Service Payroll 3 Elm St., Bridgton Office 647-5711

The Clean Sweep LLC Chimney Cleaning Service Supaflu and Stainless Steel Chimney lining and relining Dana Richardson 935-2501

Jones & Matthews, PA Certified Public Accountants Accounting and taxes Roosevelt Trail Prof. Bldg.

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

Mountain View Dentistry Dr. Leslie A. Elston Cosmetic/restorative & Family Dentistry Servicemaster 207-647-3628 Prof. Carpet Cleaning – Home/Office MountainViewDentistryMaine.com Fire/Smoke Damage Restoration 1-800-244-7630 207-539-4452 DOCKS

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 647-4432

ATTORNEYS

CLEANING SERVICES

TLC Home Maintenance Co. Professional Cleaning and Property Management Housekeeping and much more 583-4314

COMPUTERS Grammy Geek Tech support for seniors (jr’s too) 1-1 support at your home Malware & virus removal/PC repair Free pick-up & delivery 207-310-0289

Ms. C’s Computer Repair Virus and spyware removal Shelley P. Carter, Attorney PC repairs 207-228-5279 Law Office of Shelley P. Carter, PA 110 Portland St., Fryeburg, ME 04037 27 Zion Hill Road, Bridgton 935-1950 www.spcarterlaw.com Naples Computer Services PC repair/upgrades – on-site service Michael G. Friedman, Esq., PA Virus and spy-ware removal 132 Main St. Home and business networking P.O. Box 10, Bridgton, ME 04009 Video security systems 647-8360 71 Harrison Rd., Naples 207-693-3746 Hastings Malia, PA 376 Main Street – PO Box 290 CONTRACTORS Fryeburg, ME 04037 935-2061 www.hastings-law.com Jeff Hadley Builder

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

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

CARPETING Thurlow’s Carpet & Home Center Carpet and Flooring Sales and Installation 21 Sandy Creek Rd, Bridgton 647-5562 800-310-5563

Remodeling, Additions Tile work, Wood flooring Kitchens, Drywall, Painting 30 yrs experience 207-595-8421 jhadley44@gmail.com Quality Custom Carpentry From start to finish and from old to new Jeff Juneau Naples 207-655-5903

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

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

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

ELECTRICIANS Bosworth Electric Inc. Quality electrical contractor Commercial/Industrial/Residential Generators/Todd Bosworth/207-838-6755 bosworthelectricinc@hotmail.com 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

EXCAVATION Mains Earthwork LLC Site work-Septic-Big/small jobs Fully insured – Free estimates Jarek Mains – Owner/Operator 207-461-7599 mainsearthwork@gmail.com Snow’s Excavation Complete site work Foundations-Septic-Lots cleared 207-647-2697

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

Finding the true enemy

November 30, 2017, The Bridgton News, Page 3D

To The Editor: You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts, and there is no better example of that than the recent letter: “Who is our enemy?”

(Nov. 16, 2017) The author asserts that “over thirty thousand citizens are shot and killed each year.”

The implication is that these are homicides. While the number of 30,000 is close, the reason for these deaths is not.

According to a National Vital Statistics Reports, 33,594 died from firearm injuries in 2014, but 63.7 percent were from suicides — nearly two-thirds — and one-third were homicides. A large number, for sure, but much less than 30,000.

The number of homicides is,

indeed, distressing, but you have to look closer to get a better understanding of this problem.

According to the Crime Prevention Research Center in a OneNewsNow.com report, “70 percent of all the murders in the United States take place in five percent of the nation’s counties.” This means that homicides are concentrated in urban areas, such as St. Louis, Baltimore, Detroit, New Orleans, etc.

“Bump stocks,” something I had never heard of, were allowed in 2010, during the Obama administration, by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF).

I am an NRA member, but more of convenience, than anything else. Prior to obtaining my pistol three years ago, I had not fired a gun since I qualified with the M-1 in

basic training at Fort Knox, Kentucky back in 1957. I obtained a pistol because I now need one when I go to the border.

When I first went to the border in 2005 with the Minuteman Project, I didn’t need a gun because I was always paired up with a gun owner when we were on post.

Later, with the demise of the Minuteman Project, I started going out with local groups and on a hike up a mountain in 2014 to check on camera equipment, the leader of the Arizona Border Defenders, the group I was with, asked me if I had a gun. I said “no,” and he told me to stay close to him in the event of any trouble. I realized then I was a distraction and needed to have my own weapon, so I obtained a 9mm pistol and took a one-day LETTERS, Page 4D

DENMARK — The days are getting shorter and the nights are growing longer. The Denmark Arts Center, 50 West Main St. in Denmark, invites everyone to join in its traditional Scandinavian take on an annual holiday show, Lucia: Songs and Celebration of Light, and help illuminate the darkest part of the year. The show will take place on Saturday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. All are welcome. A $10 to $15 donation at the door is suggested. For more information call 452-2412.

FLOORING Bolsters Decorating Center Carpet – vinyl – ceramic Always free decorating consulting bolsters@megalink.net 9 Market Sq., So. Paris 207-743-9202 J & M Wood Floors Installation/Sanding/Refinishing Fully insured – Free estimates 207-337-5623

FOUNDATIONS Henry’s Concrete Construction Foundations, Slabs, Floors Harrison Tel. 583-4896

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

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

NOTARY PUBLIC Northwoods Notary Mobile notary services Weddings - lulapoop@gmail.com Linda Mercer 207-776-9090

OIL DEALERS

Dead River Co. Range & Fuel Oil Roberts Overhead Doors Commercial/residential – free estimates Oil Burner Service Tel. 647-2882, Bridgton Now offering Master Card & Visa 207-595-2311

HEATING Bass Heating Oil Burner Service Sales and Installations Waterford (207) 595-8829

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

INSURANCE Ace Insurance Agency Inc. Home and Auto 43 East Main Street Denmark 1-800-452-0745 Chalmers Ins. Agency 100 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-3311

RUBBISH SERVICE ABC Rubbish Weekly Pick-up Container Service Tel. 743-5417

RUBBISH SERVICE AM Enterprises LLC Trash & snow removal Serving Harrison & Bridgton ameinc@outlook.com 207-749-2850

SELF STORAGE Bridgton Storage 409 Portland Rd 28 units & 4000’ open barn Bridgton 647-3206 JB Self Storage Rt. 5 Lovell, Maine Monthly/yearly secure storage 207-925-3045

SEPTIC TANK PUMPING

Dyer Septic Septic systems installed & repaired Site work-emergency service-ecofriendly PAINTING CONTRACTORS 1-877-250-4546 207-583-4546 Jerry’s Painting Service Quality Painting – Interior/Exterior Fully Insured – Free Estimates 207-527-2552

SURVEYORS F. Jonathan Bliss, P.L.S. Bliss & Associates Surveying, Land Planning 693 Main St, Lovell 207-925-1468 blissinc@fairpoint.net

Webber Painting & Restoration Interior/exterior painting & repairs Waterfront specialists – Free estimates Fully insured – References 207-831-8354 Maine Survey Consultants, Inc. Land info services – Surveys PLUMBING & HEATING Boundary/Topographic/Flood elevation PO Box 485, Harrison, Maine Off: 583-6159 Collins Plumbing & Heating Inc. D. A. Maxfield Jr. PLS Specializing in repair service in Over 10,000 surveys on file The Lake Region 647-4436 Holt Plumbing Inc. Service work – pumps Camp openings – 30 years exp.

207-318-9981 Ken Karpowich Plumbing Repairs/Installation/Remodeling Master Plumber in ME & NH Over 20 years experience 207-925-1423

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

Oberg Insurance Auto, Home, Business, Life 132 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Complete tree service – free estimates

Universal Designz Consulting – Design Decorating – Aging in Place www.UniversalDesignzMaine.com 207-754-0730

100 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-3311

Removal-prune-chipping-stump grinding Clement Bros. Lawn and Landscape Licensed and insured Organic lawn & garden maintenance Utility and Landscape Arborist Waterford ME – 583-2474 Shoreline restoration Southern Maine Retirement Services Creative stonework, property watch Medicare Supplements & Prescription Plans Snowplowing & sanding VETERINARY Life and Senior Dental Insurance 207-693-6646 www.clementbros.com Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital 150 Main St., Bridgton 207-647-2900 Small Animal Medicine & Surgery REAL ESTATE Route 302, Fryeburg INTERIOR DESIGN 207-935-2244 Chalmers Real Estate

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

Fully insured Free estimates Darryl & Doug Hunt 693-5060

Kezar Realty Homes, Land & Vacation Rentals Lovell Village 207-925-1500 KezarRealty.com Oberg Agency Residential, Business, Lake Shore Property 132 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858

WINDOW TREATMENTS Bolsters Decorating Center Custom window treatments Always free decorating consulting bolsters@megalink.net 9 Market Sq., So. Paris 207-743-9202 Universal Designz Window Treatments – Upholstery Slip Covers – 207-754-0730 www.UniversalDesignzMaine.com

Page 4D, The Bridgton News, November 30, 2017

Classifieds

Letters

These folks are visiting booths at the Denmark Christmas Fair. See the full story on Page 1B.

EPA cuts will hurt lakes

(Continued from Page 1D) primarily funded by the EPA. The folks in this program are responsible for conducting research on lake systems, overseeing lake monitoring, and serving as a repository for water quality data for the entire state of Maine. These programs are already underfunded, so the proposed 31% cuts to the EPA would hobble lake protection and monitoring efforts across the state.

But, lake and watershed programs are not the only items on the chopping block. Under what are called “performance partnership grants,” the EPA funds the state’s Underground Storage Tank Program, Wastewater Treatment Program, Air Quality Program, Healthy Beaches Program, Lead Abatement Program and Asbestos Abatement Program. The EPA also funds the National Estuarine Program, which helps to keep the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve and the Casco Bay Estuary Partnership running. Both of these organizations have done tremendous work in the state to help protect, preserve and monitor marine and freshwater systems.

In our area, there have been many EPA-funded watershed projects that have resulted in containment of a huge amount of phosphorus (the nutrient that controls algae growth in lakes) and the prevention of tons and tons of sediment from reaching our lakes. In virtually every one of these projects, the town, soil and water conservation district, local lake association, local camps and businesses and hundreds of landowners were involved. These projects work because everyone contributes and everyone is involved from the beginning of the project to the very end. In the last few years, EPA funds have been used

on projects on Bear Pond, Hancock Pond, Highland Lake, Keoka Lake, Long Lake, McWain Pond, Moose Pond, Sand Pond and Woods Pond.

In addition to the dramatic cut in EPA funding, the current budget proposal calls for the repeal of the Clean Waters Rule, also known as WOTUS (Waters of the United States). This rule specifies that headwater streams and wetlands qualify for protection under the Clean Water Act. It was put in place as a response to concerns over a lack of clarity in the regulations by developers, environmentalists and legislators. While many folks had interpreted or assumed that the Clean Water Act protected these waters since its inception, this rule makes it clear.

And it is not only a matter of clarity: WOTUS is based on the overwhelming scientific evidence that protection of feeder streams and wetlands protects downstream water quality. This is particularly important for lakes, which are often the receiving waters. Without this rule in place, protections for these critical areas will be severely weakened.

We need to keep a strong support system in place for our lakes and right now the ball is in the Senate’s court. The Senate will be voting on this proposed budget at the end of the first full week of December, and members on both sides of the aisle will get to weigh in on these program cuts. Please help our lakes by letting our senators know you oppose EPA budget cuts and the repeal of WOTUS. Senator Susan Collins can be reached at 784-6969 and Senator Angus King can be reached at 622-8292.

Out-of-state residents can also register their concerns with their home state representatives.

(Continued from Page 3D) NRA-certified Basic Pistol Course.

I was very impressed with the thoroughness of the instruction, especially with the range firing. We had to fire three pistols, one of which was a revolver. There was no trouble with the first two but this was the first course of the year — in March, and it was freezing — and my fingers got numb and I was unable to load cartridges into the magazine of the third gun. We went back to the classroom to complete the day’s instruction, and I had completed the course, except for maybe the five minutes it would have taken to load and fire the third gun. There was no give, though. The next day the instructor and I went back to the range to complete the firing; it was another below freezing day and my fingers went numb again, and I was able, barely, to load the magazine and complete the last firing exercise.

Not being a “gun person,” I was, understandably very impressed with this introduction to gun safety and responsibility.

At the time, a Concealed Carry Permit was required and I had to provide copies of my birth certificate; NRA Basic Pistol Course certificate; DD 214 (military discharge document) with my application to the Bridgton Police Department, which included a ten-page questionnaire.

So, you may understand how vexing it is to read of this continual bashing of the NRA; they are not responsible

for those homicides. Besides, the underlying issue and fact is that it is a Second Amendment issue and a Supreme Court confirmed the right of individuals to own firearms.

Steve Wentworth, commander of American Legion Post 139, Harrison, Maine, adds: “I, like most members of Post 139, own firearms.

Hunting and defending one’s self are American traditions.

We do not handle our weapons carelessly nor do we turn them on our fellow men. There are unbalanced people in this world who do such things. Our fight must be with them as firearms will always be obtainable regardless of anti-gun laws.”

Bob Casimiro Bridgton

Sweet tooth satisfaction

To The Editor: Thank you shoppers of Bridgton, for making our bake sale behind Renys such a huge success. It was not only a great day for sales, but we enjoyed chatting with the many people, who stopped by our bake sale table.

Thank you Renys for having us there. It was a wonderful public service for our Bradley Memorial United Methodist Church. We hope the recipients of our pies and baked goods, along with all of the fine people of Bridgton, will enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday season at its best.

Thanks.

Sue Parent and Judy Randall, and helpers behind the scene Bridgton LETTERS, Page 5D

Classified Advertising FOR SALE

WORK WANTED

ODD JOBS — By the hour, day, week or job. snow shoveling, light trucking. Free estimates. Call 6274649. 6t44x

SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR — looking for plumbing work in the local area. Call 647-8026. tf38

FOR SALE

GOT WOOD — Ready to burn October 2017. $250 a cord. Cut, split and delivered locally. Call 647-8146. tf21

VEHICLES FOR SALE

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

Most parts 2 days. Good used cars.

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

The UMBRELLA FACTORY SUPERMARKET

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

Now taking applications for employment.

All positions part-time. 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 years old and older. Apply in person at The Umbrella Factory.

Discriminatory Advertising under the Fair Housing Act

NAPLES SHOPPING CENTER Route 302, Naples, ME 207-693-3988 TF21CD

JOB OPENING

LIBRARY DIRECTOR

CHALMERS INSURANCE

The Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell, Maine, seeks a self-motivated, creative, community-minded person to serve as Library Director. The applicant must be highlyproficient with computer library systems, the Internet, and social media. As the public face of Hobbs Library, the Director has constant interaction with patrons of all ages, staff, volunteers, and the Board of Directors. Please review the full job description at: http://www.hobbslibrary.org/library-director-job-opening/

&

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

Minimum requirements: MLS Degree or equivalent professional library experience.

Apply by December 15, via e-mail, with a meaningful cover letter, a resume, and contact information for three references to directorsearch@hobbslibrary.org

NOW HIRING!

Part-Time Public Works Employee

Town of Denmark

CARPENTERS/ BUILDERS

The Town of Denmark is accepting applications to fill a part-time position.

The position includes winter plowing and work at the Denmark Transfer Station. The duties include assisting the Transfer Station Operator in the daily operation of the Denmark Transfer Station.

Additionally the employee will plow and sand roads during snow and ice events. The position will normally be 32 hours per week, with additional hours for plowing and sanding. All hours in excess of 40 will be paid overtime

$15-$25/HOUR Benefits available.

A valid Class A or B driver’s license, experience in operation of heavy equipment and mechanical aptitude are required.

Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing are required.

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

TF47CD

BUSINESS SERVICES

14'x14' Air Compressor Heat, Bathroom CALL 207-925-1480

Order online at www.khiellogging.com or call 207-452-2157

LAND FOR SALE In Lovell 5-Acre Lot $30,000 1-Acre Lot $12,000 207-925-1480

Concrete Laborers and/or Finishers Good Pay • Lots of Overtime Hours Class C license required. CDL a plus.

HENRY’S CONCRETE 583-4630 or 557-2800

2T48CD

Full-Time Employment Positions Open For:

Please e-mail resume to info@mainecohomes.com 171 Portland Rd., Bridgton, ME 207-647-3883

40'x50' Commercial Building For Rent BRIDGTON 3 Large Garage Doors TF39CD

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.

FOR RENT

NORWAY — 2-bedroom duplex, heat included, washer/dryer hookup. Located close to lake and casino. $850 month, security & 1st month required. 603-809-9714.

4t45x

LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER — Mobile Feline Fix It Wagon, cats $70-$85. Dogs at Conway clinic starting at $100. NH and Maine income qualified plans.

Military discounts. Rozzie May FOR RENT Animal Alliance, a dedicated spay/ NAPLES — 2-bedroom apart- neuter nonprofit. Sign up online CASCO — Rooms for rent. $125 ment, 2nd floor. No smoking, no per week furnished with Internet pets. $1050 per month includes www.RozzieMay.org or call 603and laundry onsite. Call Tommy at heat and electric. Call 207-899- 447-1373. tf17 207-595-4946. tf9 5052. tf48 CLASSIFIEDS, Page 5D BRIDGTON — Rooms for rent. $125 per week furnished with Internet. Call Ben at 207-894-8303.

DRIED FIREWOOD — Dried tf9 twelve months. Selling seasoned Buying and hardwood year-round. One BRIDGTON — 2-bedroom Offering cord $240, half cord $140. Call house, 1-bath, washer/dryer, basePremium Hardwood Mix US Coins 207-595-5029; 207-583-4113. ment, dead-end street, private yard.

Security & first month.

Rent $750.

Gold & Silver westermainefirewood.com 52t22x GREEN FIREWOOD 207-615-7344. tf47 Bullion $200/cord for 2+ cords $220 for 1 cord TFCD

$5 FOR TATTERED — U.S. Flag when purchasing new U.S. HELP WANTED — Anticipated Flag 3’x5’ or larger. Maine Flag and current employment oppor- & Banner, Windham, 893-0339. tunities Maine School Adminis- tf46 trative District 72, Fryeburg, Me. Posted on our website: www. RED’S FIREWOOD — Cut, msad72.org tf5 split and delivered. Any amounts.

Call 615-6342 for details. tf18 TREE WORKERS WANTED — Experience a plus. Must have D&G SNOWMOBILERS — valid driver’s license. Apply online Discount. New and used parts. at www.Q-Team.com/employ- Hours 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Closed ment-application tf11 Wednesdays. Harrison. 207-5832312. 5t48

Applications and job description may be picked up at the Denmark Town Office during normal business hours, or may be found on the Town’s website at: www.denmarkmaine.org EOWE30

The Town of Denmark is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

2T47CD

2T39CD

HELP WANTED

TF32CD

Buildings and Grounds Manager Salaried seasonal position. This full-time seasonal position offers oversight and management of all Shawnee Peak’s base lodge facilities and lodging properties. The position reports directly to the General Manager.

The buildings and grounds manager is responsible for hiring, training and overseeing a staff of custodians, parking attendants and the general maintenance crew.

Requirements: Basic knowledge and troubleshooting skills in electrical, light mechanical and custodial systems. Light equipment repair.

The successful candidate must be able to adhere to both labor and equipment budgets.

Please apply to this job online with a resume and cover letter to jobs@shawneepeak.com, noting which position you are applying for in the subject line. Employee Benefits are listed on shawneepeak.com

TF41CD

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

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

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

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

BN 48

TF43CD

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

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

Opinions

Letters (Continued from Page 4D)

An accident waiting to happen

To The Editor: Two weeks ago there was an unfortunate accident on the causeway in Bridgton. A modular home ended up in Moose Pond. The driver hit the guardrail on the right hand side, heading towards Fryeburg, and it caused his trailer with one half of a modular home on it to careen across the road, into the opposite lane, jump the granite slabs, and partly end up in the lake. It was a miracle no one was hurt or killed.

As a resident of Bridgton up in the Knights Hill area, I go over that road practically every day. Since the road was finished and the new guardrails placed, I have had difficulty traveling from east to west over that causeway due to the narrowness of that section of the road. Others have said the same. The guardrail has been scraped, obviously many times, as a lot of the paint is scraped off. I have a mediumsized Ford SUV and I feel tense with the lane being so narrow.

Some of my questions are: Why wasn’t more room given between the road and the guardrail? Why is there a bike lane? Obviously, it is a one-way bike lane. Is that bike lane wide enough? Why wasn’t the road divided more evenly to allow more room on the east to west part? The driver of the trailer should not be at fault. I saw another trailer with a half house on it coming towards the causeway and that trailer could not have possibly fit in that east to west lane. It prompted me to

Area news

November 30, 2017, The Bridgton News, Page 5D

The Bridgton Police Blotter

write this letter. I certainly feel this should be looked into by our town officials to warrant that no further tragedy happens.

These items appeared on the edly traveling at a high rate of Judy Ottley, Tricia Linton, Bridgton Police Department speed on North High Street.

Jan Jakkola, Glen Jakkola blotter (this is a partial listing): Tuesday, November 21 Bridgton Monday, November 20 8:15 a.m. A vehicle sus9:33 a.m. A caller reported tained damage to its front left finding fraudulent charges on side after being struck by an a bank account. unknown vehicle in the hospi10:37 p.m. Police attempt- tal parking lot. ed to locate a vehicle report12:52 p.m. Police checked To The Editor: Campfire Grille held a Halloween Barn Party as a fundraiser for the Bridgton Community Center (BCC) Fuel Bank on Oct. 28 and raised $800 to contribute to the cause. Thank you, thank you everyone who attended. Thank you to Joel and Michelle Hapgood and all of our Campfire Grille friends for your support.

The BCC Fuel Bank provides (once per heating season) 100 gallons of emergency fuel to families in need in Bridgton. This is the 10th year that the Bridgton Community Center has been providing this service with the help and generosity of area businesses, RAYMOND — A Poland man suffered serious injuries residents, seasonal residents and grants. Those who help when his vehicle left the North Raymond Road early last are thoughtful caring people Thursday morning.

At 1:39 a.m., a Cumberland County Sheriff’s deputy along and we are proud to be workwith the Raymond Fire Department responded to a motor ing with you.

In 2007 when the program vehicle crash in the area of 201 North Raymond Road in began, it was intended to be Raymond. Upon arrival, responders found a black 2005 Ford the “last resort.” However, Focus had gone off the road and struck a large tree head on, changes in the administration causing significant vehicle damage.

The driver was identified as Tom Hardy, 47, of Poland. of LIHEAP (Low Income Heat Assistance Program) often Hardy sustained serious, but non-life threatening injuries. He leave our seniors and vulner- was transported to Maine Medical Center.

The preliminary investigation determined that Hardy was able populations without help until late in the heating season. following his girlfriend home in a separate vehicle when he We have served 14 Bridgton went off the road. She returned and called 9-1-1. Police officials say alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash and families since Nov. 1.

Please dine at Campfire test results are pending. Hardy was not wearing his seatbelt Grille and thank them for their at the time of the crash.

While investigating the crash, it was determined that the civic commitment to the peogirlfriend, Hilda Brackett, 40, also of Poland had operated a ple of Bridgton.

Carmen Lone motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, police Executive Director report. She was subsequently arrested and charged. Results Bridgton Community of an alcohol test are pending.

Both cases remain under investigation at this time.

Center

Baby its cold!

Raymond crash

Classified Advertising

BUSINESS SERVICES (Continued from Page 4D)

DENMARK HOUSE PAINTING — Since 1980. Interior and exterior painting. Free estimates. Call John Mathews 452-2781. tf40

WANTED

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

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

ATTENTION

the well-being of an individual at a Holden Hills residence.

3:58 p.m. A Wildwood Road resident filed a noise complaint, regarding a landscaping company using leaf blowers nonstop for over five hours. Police informed the

caller use of the blowers is permitted.

5:39 p.m. Police were asked to check on a woman, who reportedly was walking barefoot near the Main Hill monument.

POLICE, Page 6D

Fryeburg Police log These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing): Monday, November 20 4:37 a.m. to 8:18 p.m. Police stopped 10 motorists and issued eight warnings and two summonses.

Tuesday, November 21 4:37 a.m. to 2:28 p.m. Police ran radar details on Main Street and Lovell Road, stopping 10 motorists. Eight warnings and two summonses were issued.

3:22 p.m. Police assisted Fryeburg Rescue with a call on Bridgton Road.

4 p.m. A bail compliance check was made at a Main Street location.

5:35 p.m. A nonreportable motor vehicle crash occurred near Indian Acres on Main Street.

Wednesday, November 22 2:58 a.m. Nicholas P. Giannetto, 39, of Shirley, N.Y., was stopped on Main Street and charged with operating a motor vehicle without a license.

5:17 p.m. A motor vehicle crash occurred on Bridgton Road.

7:25 and 7:46 p.m. Motor vehicle crashes occurred in the Weston’s Beach parking lot off River Street and at the intersection of Fish Street and McNeil Road.

8:33 p.m. A motor vehicle crash occurred on Lovell Road.

9:08 p.m. A vehicle slid off Main Street, near Canal Bridge.

Thursday, November 23 1:25 p.m. Police checked a suspicious activity report on Pine Street.

5:20 p.m. A motor vehicle crash occurred on Haley Town Road.

6:05 p.m. An officer was sent to a Main Street store to handle a complaint.

7:30 p.m. A motor vehicle crash occurred on Portland Street.

Friday, November 24 12:46 and 1:08 a.m. Police investigated reports of juvenile offenses on Lovewell Pond Road.

10:45 a.m. Police assisted a county deputy with a call on Main Street.

6:32 p.m. A nonreportable crash occurred at the intersection of Main Street and Swan Falls Road.

Saturday, November 25 1:55 p.m. Police checked an ATV complaint on Howe Street.

8:25 p.m. Police handled a complaint on Haley Town Road.

Sunday, November 26 9:59 a.m. Police responded to a civil matter on A Street.

1:08 p.m. Police assisted firefighters with a call at the intersection of Main and Christopher Streets.

9:58 p.m. A reported disturbance on Ice House Road was unfounded.

Classified line ads are now posted on our website at NO EXTRA CHARGE! www.bridgton.com

Seasonal/Unoccupied Home Specials

SEASONED FIREWOOD — $250 per cord

4T48CD

TF20CD

Laborers needed in Fryeburg, Lovell & No. Conway, N.H. Both First and Second shift availability.

Need work, see us NOW!

hilltoplanddevelopment@gmail.com 207-671-1228

DENMARK SELF-STORAGE

45 Office & Light Industrial Positions Available

10' x 10' Unit $50.00 per month

Walk-ins ALWAYS welcome!

To help expedite the interview process we encourage you to visit our website, www.bonneystaffing.com to complete an online application!

Trailer Hitches & Accessories Sales & Installations

Dale McDaniel, Owner Phone: 207-647-8134 Fax: 207-647-4314 487 Portland Rd., Bridgton, ME 04009

1T48CD

940 Roosevelt Trail, Windham, ME 04062 Next to Seacoast Fun Park!

207.892.2286 www.bonneystaffing.com

207-452-2157

Auto Body Collision & Painting Tires • Car & Truck Accessories

TF51CD

Order online at westernmainetimberlands.com or call 207-925-1138

1T48

Green firewood $200/cord, minimum 2-cord delivery.

Selling tree-length firewood, call for pricing.

BRIDGTON’S ONLY

BONNEY is an EOE

Member

Preheat Your Ride!

Ask About

TF20-48CD

TF47

ge ra to nS to idg Br

Start your day in a warm vehicle with a Remote Starter!

SALES & INSTALLATION

WE REPAIR ALL MAKES & MODELS

STATION ELEVATION 560 FT.

Quality gently-used furniture for sale.

Our inventory changes every week!

Boat & trailer storage available.

293 Portland Road

207-803-8497

1T48

Day Tues.

Wed. Thurs.

Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Tues.

Date 11/21 11/22 11/23 11/24 11/25 11/26 11/27 11/28

High Low 7AM Precip Snow 33° 21° 21° ------48° 21° 29° ------37° 26° 26° .26" ---35° 25° 26° ------42° 27° 29° ------51° 29° 38° ------41° 24° 26° ------36° 13° 16° -------

NOV. TRIVIA High 64°, Low 13°, Precip 2.34"

TF12

Area news

Page 6D, The Bridgton News, November 30, 2017

Tri-County awards

LEWISTON — TriCounty Mental Health Services held their annual meeting at the Hilton Garden Inn in Auburn on Tuesday, Oct. 18, and two annual awards were presented during the evening.

The Giving Voice Award recognizes an individual or group for extraordinary efforts on behalf of consum-

ers. This year’s recipient was John Bonner of Leeds, an employee of the Department of Health and Human Services.

The Inspiration Award is given to a Tri-County Mental Health Services staff member who demonstrates excellence and exemplary commitment to serving clients and achieving the agency’s mission.

NORWAY — Oxford Hills SCORE and the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce are presenting the second of their Roundtables on Wednesday, Dec. 20, from 7:45 to 9 a.m. at the Norway Town Office conference room, 19 Danforth St. in Norway. The topic for discussion will be Employees: Recruiting, Retention, and their Significance to Your Business.

One of the best signs that your business is growing is when you become profitable enough to hire employees.

But how do you attract and retain the best employees for your business and make the best use of your skills?

Let’s talk about this at the Roundtable and help answer your questions.

These monthly events are an opportunity to be a part of making the local business community stronger and more successful. If you have challenges, goals, and questions related to your small business, we want you to be a part of a Roundtable discussion that matters to you.

A volunteer guest panel of

successful members of the local business community will lead the Roundtable discussions, but it is the input and interaction from small business owners that makes the discussions a pulse of the business community.

For more information go to http://conta.cc/2z84kUe or contact: Eli Goodwin, Oxford Hills SCORE, 743-0499, eli. goodwin@scorevolunteer.org

(Continued from Page 5D) 5:56 p.m. Sgt. Jones checked the Highland Lake Beach area after seeing a fire.

He found a family cooking kabobs. They were told the park was closed.

7:54 p.m. Police were requested at a Portland Road store regarding a male harassing customers.

10:14 p.m. Following a stop on South High Street, police charged the driver with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence.

Wednesday, November 22 12:57 p.m.

Officer McCormick spoke to a subject in the hospital emergency department, who claimed a

passing vehicle’s mirror struck her while riding a bicycle near Food City, causing her to be thrown to the ground and onto some rocks. The subject, however, showed no signs of injuries from falling into rocks and the pavement or from being hit by a vehicle’s mirror, the officer noted.

2:31 p.m. Police checked the Masonic Hall area after receiving a report of a suspicious vehicle there.

Thursday, November 23 3:07 a.m. Officer Smolinsky responded to a report of a disturbance, involving some “pushing” and “an individual refusing to give a phone back” to its owner at a Plummers

Oxford Hills SCORE, Chamber roundtable

Heather Jones, a Behavioral Health Home coordinator in the Tri-County Bridgton office, was honored with the award this year. “Heather Jones is an inspirational member of the Bridgton team. She goes above and beyond for the families she cares for. Her work always comes from her heart, and she inspires her colleagues to become more deeply compassionate. Countless clients have described to me how much their lives have been improved through their work with Heather. She makes people feel heard, seen, respected, and cared for.”

The evening’s keynote speaker was M.Ed Kelley, MD, Chief Medical Officer for Behavioral Services at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. Dr. Kelley spoke about his project called, CommUNITY, a collaboration to expand patient-centered addiction care, with a focus on the opiate crisis.

From left: Catherine Ryder, executive director of Tri-County Mental Health Services (TCMHS); Anna Allocco, Heather Jones’ co-worker receiving the Inspiration Award for Heather; and Jeffrey S. Barken, M.D., president of TCMHS Board of Directors.

To learn more about Tri-County Mental Health Services visit www.tcmhs. org or contact Marcella Bernard (mbernard@tcmhs. org or 783-9141, ext. 158) or Nicole Pollock (npollock@ tcmhs.org or 783-9141, ext.105).

Norway Library’s Winter Book Bingo begins Dec. 1

NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library announces that Winter Book Bingo will begin on Friday, Dec. 1. Book Bingo cards have 25 squares, each with a different subject such as travel, Nordic mystery, or western.

Participants read and complete a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line of five squares to be entered in the drawing to win a title of their choice from a selection of books and a Norway Memorial Library travel mug.

Readers who blackout their card by reading twenty-five titles that correspond with the subject for every square will be entered in a drawing for the grand blackout prize of a gift certificate to Café Nomad on Main Street in

Norway.

Participants can pick up a Winter Book Bingo card and a packet of hot coca mix while supplies last at the library’s information desk. Cards must be turned in by 5 p.m. on Monday, March 19, 2018 to be entered into the drawing. The drawing will take place on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, and winners will be notified by telephone.

For book recommendations to help complete the challenge, readers are invited to a book chat in the library on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. For more information call 743-5309, ext. 1, or visit www.norway. lib.me.us

Bridgton Police blotter items Landing Road home.

10:36 a.m. No injuries were reported following a single vehicle crash on South Bridgton Road, near the Bridgton-Sebago town line.

10:48 a.m. A caller informed police that when he drove away from a South High Street property, where he had been hunting, he forgot that his firearm was in the rear of the truck and the gun apparently fell off the vehicle. Officer McCormick checked the area, but was unable to locate the firearm.

11:31 a.m. A Smith Avenue resident reported finding “multiple” bullet holes in a bathroom window and a porch

Value Pack......

Fresh Lean Western Steer Beef Fresh X-Lean Western Steer Beef

..........................................................

USDA Choice

....................................

Western Steer Beef USDA Select Western Steer Beef, Tender, Boneless Fresh

........................................... .........................

Boneless X-Lean

.....................................

Boneless Skinless

..................

Best Yet Fully-Cooked Thaw & Serve, 10 oz.

Wild Caught Boneless Boneless Hatfield Country Thick-Cut Fully-Cooked Mama Lucia Frozen Bar-S Assorted Var.

..................... ........................ ................................. .............................. .....

Big 30 oz. Bag...................

Big 2.5 lb. Pkg.....

window.

Friday, November 24 1:23 a.m. A Fryeburg officer requested backup while responding to a report of a female with a knife on Lovewell Pond Road. The request was cancelled before Officer Hammond responded.

8:48 a.m. Police were sent to Mt. Henry Road for a domestic verbal argument.

9:17 a.m. A tree stand was reportedly stolen from a Burnham Road property.

11:45 a.m. Officer Muise returned to headquarters to fingerprint an individual as part of the sex offender registry.

Saturday, November 25 6:47 p.m. Officer Gaumont spoke with a caller regarding a civil dispute between his daughter, who resides in Bridgton, and a male subject.

11:20 p.m. Police issued a verbal trespass notice over the telephone to a male after he allegedly was involved in a verbal disagreement with a store clerk after being denied a purchase.

SAD 61/72 Adult Education is offering winter/spring 2018 healthcare training and certificate programs: Certified Nursing Assistant/WorkReady — Class begins February, 2018, 17 weeks. Earn CNA license and WorkReady Credential. Cost: $600 (books not included, and used books are available first-come, first-served).

Certified Residential Medical Aide — Class starts spring, 2018, five weeks. Earn your certification in the State of Maine to be able to administer medication in a residential setting.

Cost: $350 (includes books).

Certified Residential Aide: Recertification — Class starts spring, 2018. Current CRMA requires two-year renewal. Cost: $85 (includes books).

Phlebotomy Technician Class — Class starts spring, 2018, 10 weeks. Train to draw blood in a hospital, blood bank or other medical setting. Cost: $495 (books not included).

CPR: American Heart Association — Class starts spring, 2018, one week. Critical skills for emergency situations. Adult CPR card is issued upon completion. Cost: $49.

First Aid: American Heart Association — Class starts spring, 2018, one week. First Aid card issued upon completion.

Cost: $39.

Scholarships are available for multi-week medical classes.

To be considered, you must register by Dec. 1.

All classes — except CPR and First Aid — require an enrollment and screening process, which may include background checks and immunization records. Financial assistance may be available. Preregistration is required. Call: 627-4291.

What’s for lunch

SAD 61 Elementary School Lunch Menu Monday, Dec. 4 to Friday, Dec. 8 Monday: Baked chicken nuggets w/dipping sauce, wheat pull-apart roll, hot and cold veggie bar, fruit, and milk Tuesday: Beef taco w/chips, topping bar, Goya black beans, sour cream and salsa, fruit, and milk Wednesday: Shepherd’s pie w/turkey, wheat pull-apart roll, hot and cold veggie bar, fruit, and milk Thursday: Whole grain cheese-stuffed crust pizza, fresh salad bar, chocolate chip cookie, fruit, and milk Friday: Whole grain French toast sticks w/syrup, turkey bacon, hot and cold veggie bar, fruit, and milk Lake Region Middle School Lunch Menu Monday, Dec. 4 to Friday, Dec. 8 Monday: Baked chicken patty or fish burger on bun, lettuce and tomato, deli sandwich, fruit, and milk Tuesday: Ravioli w/garlic bread, deli sandwich, hot and cold veggie bar, fruit, and milk Wednesday: Beef tacos w/chips or soft wraps, topping bar, sour cream and salsa, garbanzo beans, deli sandwich, fruit, and milk Thursday: Mac ‘n cheese w/ or w/o ham, wheat pull-apart roll, deli sandwich, hot and cold veggie bar, fruit, and milk Friday: 4” round Galaxy cheese pizza, deli sandwich, fresh salad bar, fruit, and milk