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www.waterbororeporter.com LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED Little Ossipee Lake drawdown Oct. 1 By Brigit McCallum gins earlier than most other years, [email protected] when the drawdown begins on Oct. 15. “I just want everyone Little Ossipee Lake home- to be aware so they can get their owner Don Holden wants to alert preparations made in time so they all lakefront residents that he will don’t go away for a week and begin drawing down the level of come back to find their boat on the lake on Thursday, Oct. 1. This the rocks.” is an annual event, where the two This annual activity is gov- gates on the dam at the intersec- erned by the Ossipee lake Water tion of Chadbourne Ridge and Level Policy, enacted by select- Webber Roads that controls the men Bob Fay, Dennis Abbott and flow of Little Ossipee Lake into Dale Witman on Sept. 1, 1996. Lake Arrowhead are lowered, to Holden recalls that in summer increase the flow of water out of 1995, hearing so many years of Maize in Maine the lake, thereby dropping the wa- complaints about the level of the ter level for the winter. lake. “You’d have people in the Holden is particularly con- coves saying the lake’s too low, cerned that residents be aware and people on the main body of Local corn producers of the timing, because this year the lake saying it was too high.” is one where the drawdown be- (Continued on page 12) weigh-in on one of The Maine’s favorite crops Dam

By Shelley Burbank that, according to the University to list,” said Jeannette of the vari- [email protected] of Utah’s Genetic Science Learn- eties grown. “But the local favor- Man ing Center, was domesticated by ite is one we call ‘Steve.’” This Corn. Come mid-July, it begins farmers in what is now Mexico popular variety is a favorite, she to show up everywhere, tempting about 10,000 years ago. Missis- said, because it is super sweet, is buyers from roadside stands, farm- sippi State University cites three ready early- to mid-August, cooks er’s market stalls, local grocery broad groups of sweet corn (the up picture-perfect, and has a good stores and supermarket produce kind to eat off the cob as opposed crunch when you bite into it. bins. Straight through until the end to silage or popcorn): normal The Farmer’s Daughters stand of September, appreciative Mainers sweets, sugary enhanced sweets, is owned by Anderson Farms can grill, steam, boil – or in some and super sweets. Sweet corns which also operates two other cases eat raw off the cob – the are also categorized according to stands in Old Orchard Beach and many varieties of delicious sweet rates of maturity. Local farmers Dayton. In addition to their three corn produced by local farmers. don’t grow just one variety. They farm stands, Anderson Farms Corn isn’t just for eating, ei- grow several, and some seem to sells their corn to Hannaford in ther. Silage corn is harvested be more popular than others. Waterboro. Store manager, Dave and used to feed livestock over Anderson Farms in Dayton Ham, said that working with local the long, Maine winter. Decora- grows around 20 varieties of farmers is very important to the tive corn, with its distinctive red, sweet corn in a season, said farm- company. “We really seek to sup- brown, deep yellow and black ker- stand worker, Jodi Jeannette, who port local farmers. They are great nels, plus rustling shocks of dried was waiting on customers at the folks,” Ham said. “We absolute- corn stalks, are gathered and used Farmer’s Daughters Farm Stand ly do the best we personally can to create fall displays at homes in Waterboro one fine early-Sep- to source as locally as possible.” and businesses throughout the tember day. “There are too many (Continued on page 2) Don Holden making adjustments at the dam between Lake Arrowhead and Little community. Children run through Ossipee Lake on Chadbourne Ridge Road. PHOTO BY BRIGIT MCCALLUM elaborate corn labyrinths or shoot corncobs from “cannons” while trying to hit targets set up just for that activity during open farm day Alfred buys a beach events. By Allison Williams acres includes 4,324 feet on Shak- Rows of corn fields and -har [email protected] er Pond, most of which is in re- vesting operations provide icon- source protection. The only land ic rural Maine landscapes as the Alfred residents voted 346 to which could be used as a house summer winds down. The sight of 221 in favor of purchasing the lot fronts Route 202 where there a harvester machine moving slow- Brothers Beach on Shaker Pond is 4,134 feet of frontage. ly through a stretch of cornfield at a referendum vote on Sept. 22. (Continued on page 4) planted in a low, flat valley below Sunday, Sept. 20 was a beau- rolling, green hills is not uncom- tiful day to view a beach, espe- mon this time of year. cially one which was up for sale. The three selectmen, John Sylves- THIS WEEK Many varieties, many ter, George Donovan and Glenn Dochtermann were on hand to Sports ...... 8-9 markets ...... This is the Maine corn sea- answer questions about the beach Opinion 11 Obituaries ...... 13 son, and locally there are many The Limerick Fire Department Auxiliary hosted over 350 cyclists for lunch which the town was considering options for aficionados of a crop during Bike Maine 2015 on Sept. 18. See story on page 6. COURTESY PHOTO buying for $75,000. The 33.6 Classifieds ...... 14 PAGE 2 Friday, September 25, 2015 REPORTER

MAIZE IN MAINE can be affected. Another chal- and dead-ends. This year’s theme (Continued from page 1) lenge to growing corn is equip- is Northwoods Law. The farm also ment breakdowns. A new harvest- offers a “corn cannon” that visitors He also explained that the history er can cost upwards of $90,000, can shoot and try to hit a target. and culture of Hannaford Broth- Carroll said. A tractor is even They also sell their own popped ers was tied-in closely with local more expensive at $100,000. Oth- kettle corn, and there are farmyard produce as the company started er costs are insurance, seed, pesti- animals to visit. out selling vegetables from cart cides and fertilizer--and all that is Local farmers collaborate as in Portland. Ham said corn is before the costs of harvesting. “It well as diversify. Though Giles definitely one of the best-sellers costs about $500 per acre to raise Family Farm in Alfred concen- and one of the most popular pro- the crop,” Carroll explained. trates on growing apples and duce items at the Waterboro store. producing cider, owner Frank “Each store has a relationship Diversification is key Boucher said that they sell lots with the farmers closest to them. The Carrolls try to diversify of corn at their market on Rt 202. We try to buy everything they their farming operation as part He buys his corn from Ander- grow. It’s a great relationship. It of their business strategy. Not son Farms and says all the local helps protect working farms, and only do they sell the silage corn farmers are friends and support we do it exceptionally well.” to dairy and livestock farmers each other. “We have carried Some local producers sell their in Maine and New Hampshire, corn from Andersons for 10 to 12 corn right at the source – the farm. but they also raise young cattle years,” Boucher said. “We’ve be- Andrew, left, and Charlie Carroll help grandmother, Vickie, create a fall display Tony and Aaron Carroll of Alder- come friends just from farming.” of corn stalks, hay, pumpkins and mums at Vickie’s Olde School Gift Shoppe stock, grow hay, and sell harvest on the family farm. PHOTO BY SHELLEY BURBANK wood Farms in Limerick grow firewood. “We try to have oth- In addition to eating corn, Giles three acres of sweet corn in a field er sources of farm income,” said sells decorative shocks of dried in a tub of water, and then throws located just steps from Vickie’s corn stalks at the store as well as Any way you cook it Vicki. “We diversify.” There are many ways to pre- them onto the grill. “Grill it un- Olde School Gift Shoppe. The multicolored, decorative Indian Another way that farmers can pare corn to eat, and everyone has til it is burnt on top, turn it over, shop is run by Tony’s wife, Vick- corn for fall displays now that diversify is to offer activities and their favorite method. Jodi Jean- and grill it until the other side is ie Carroll, and the sweet corn is the sweet corn season is dying open farm days to the public. nette said that she even enjoys burnt,” he said, cautioning that sold along with the many arts and down and apple season is gearing Pumpkin Valley Farm in Dayton eating it raw off the cob and Jona- this is very hot and to be careful. crafts items as well as Vickie’s up. “We have corn for sale here offers many agritourism activities than Tibbett’s agrees: “If you hav- No matter how you cook it-- homemade pies. Across the street through Labor Day,” Boucher at their working farm along the en’t tried eating corn raw, you are steaming, boiling, grilling, saute- behind the home, barn, and out- said. Saco River. According to their missing out.” Customers Chuck ing, or preserving it by canning it buildings of the farm which was At Tibbett’s Family Farm in website, they have created a corn and Mary Rich, who picked up a or turning it into relish--corn is an built in 1850, another 100 acres of Lyman they grow 15 different va- labyrinth for over a decade. Each dozen ears at the Farmer’s Daugh- important crop for Maine and for silage corn stretches out in a flat rieties of sweet corn. Farm owner year, the maze has a different ters stand last weekend, each had local farmers. In 2014, according valley nestled beneath the hilly Jonathan Tibbett’s says “We grow theme. According to the Pumpkin their own preference. to the USDA, Maine’s sweet corn land rising to the west of town. so many different varieties be- Valley website, the maze is de- “I steam it with a little water at crop brought in a $5,040,000 pro- Different varieties of silage cause it is our goal to have corn signed by The MAIZE, a compa- the bottom of the pot,” said Mary. duction value. So, eat it. Decorate corn are grown depending on from the 4th of July until Co- ny out of Spanish Fork, Utah. “And then I eat it.” She does not with it. Run through a maze of it. the conditions of the soil, and lumbus day. Each variety of corn Every year, corn for the laby- bother with butter or seasoning, Marvel at long rows of it spread there are many other factors that has a different grow time, and by rinth is planted in late June, and and said that she always gets her out beneath the blue fall sky. must be considered when trying growing the different varieties in paths are cut through the fields to corn at the stand. “We always Corn. An a-maizing Maine crop. to make a living as a corn farm- different rotations we are able to form the maze in late July when come here. We wait for it,” she er. Weather, said Tony Carroll, make sure we always have corn the plants are just a few inches tall. said. is a big determiner of how well each and every day.” Tibbett’s The maze is open this year from Husband Chuck Rich said he a growing season goes. If the biggest bi-color seller is Montauk Sept. 19 to Oct. 31, and it takes the has a different method for cook- weather is too dry or there is a wet and their best selling white corn is average visitor an hour to wend ing the crisp, ripe ears. He leaves spring or early frost, production Mattapoisett. their way through the twists, turns them right in the husk, soaks them

For fresh picked 5TH ANNUAL APPLES and fresh squeezed Shaker Hill CIDER visit Saturday & Sunday, the Brothers’ Apple Store AppleApple Sept. 26 & 27 next to the Bakery at Notre Dame! 10am-4pm FREEF PARKING FestivalFestival FREE ADMISSION Shaker Hill Road, Alfred Located on the beautiful grounds of the Brothers of Christian Instruction - formerly a Shaker village. YORK COUNTY SHELTER PROGRAMS FRIENDS OF ALFRED GILE’S FAMILY FARM SHAKER MUSEUM Events & Activities at top of Shaker Hill Notre Dame Orchard: Pick your own Fair • Live Music • Silent Auction Wagon Rides Wagon Tours • Light Lunch apples & pumpkins! Shaker Demonstrations Juried Arts & Crafts • Pig Raffle Picnic Tables • Open 9am-5pm daily Children’s Games Yard Sale/Book Sale • Farm Booth Visit our Farm Store on Rt. 202 Fish Pond • Pony Rides Apples • Cider • Pumpkins Antique Car Rides • Lunch Wagon Yard Sale • Gift Shop Maple Syrup • Jams & Jellies Children’s Activities Lobster Raffle Dry Beans • Spices • Candy Healthy Food Options 324-2944 Apple Pie Sales

A 2-day event packed full of fun for the whole family! www.yorkcountyshelterprograms.com • 324-1137 Proceeds from the activities sponsored by York County Shelter Programs will benefit homeless and hungry children and families. REPORTER Friday, September 25, 2015 PAGE 3

Investing in a healthier future for the Sanford region. Southern Maine Health Care is committed to keeping, growing and adding the following services in Sanford:

• Emergency Care – 24/7, full-service Emergency Care at its current location • Walk-In Care – Opening a Walk-In Care Center in Sanford – open 7 days a week • Specialty Care – Bringing more specialists to Sanford including cardiologists, pulmonologists, and neurologists • Cancer Care – Opening a new SMHC Cancer Care practice in Sanford • Primary Care – Recruiting up to 10 primary care providers for the Sanford/Springvale area • Eldercare – Ensuring Eldercare remains in Sanford and that it will be upgraded with private rooms and more modern amenities • Day Surgery – Ensuring day surgery facilities are available in Sanford • Diagnostic & Therapy Services – Ensuring the latest technologies and programs are available in Sanford Caring for all inpatients at one location. We are currently caring for an average of 12 to 14 hospitalized patients a day in Sanford, some days fewer than 10. To ensure that all of SMHC’s inpatients have access to the same depth of complex clinical and technical resources, we will be caring for all hospitalized patients in our Biddeford Medical Center effective October 23.

We invite you to learn more. Please attend one of our community forums:

Wednesday, September 30 7:00 - 8:00pm at Nasson Little Theater 457 Main Street, Springvale Thursday, October 8 6:00 - 7:00pm at Goodall Library 952 Main Street, Sanford

You may also visit smhc.org/GoSanford to find out more about the exciting plans for SMHC in Sanford, or call (207) 283-7234. PAGE 4 Friday, September 25, 2015 REPORTER ALFRED

brother in 1816 for thirty-three Georgia Basko of Lebanon Allison Williams dollars and received a 5-acre will give the second presentation, [email protected] parcel of back land abutting his telling of the time she came home 324-5823 father’s land. By 1819 his credi- to find her husband lying uncon- tors were looking for money. He scious in the snow. How does one BROTHERS BEACH may have been a better sailor than cope in this situation? businessman. The cost of the dinner and (Continued from page 1) During the society’s business program is $14 including tips. To The next step is to set up a meeting it was announced the Oc- make a reservation call Lovedy, committee to oversee the proper- tober presentation will be a talk 793-8104; Carmen, 929-6509 ty. It is estimated care of the prop- by John Lambert and how he mo- or Gladys, 324-7413. Or email erty would cost the town between torcycled to the Arctic this past [email protected]. $2,000 and $5,000. summer. The public is always welcome at the Alfred Historical Help needed When Nathan Clough Society meetings. The Shaker Hill Apple Fes- went to war tival this weekend needs volun- When Bruce Tucker ran across Circle of Friends quilt teers. There are four hour volun- a database in the Maine archives and rug show teer slots available both Saturday, listing Maine veterans in the War Barbara and Ron Berard discuss the acquisition of the Brothers Beach with Selectman Glenn Dochtermann, center, during the open house at the beach on “Annie’s Teeny Tiny Quilt Sept. 26 and Sunday, Sept, 27. of 1812, he noted an Alfred man, Sept. 20. PHOTO BY ALLISON WILLIAMS shop” is sponsoring a quilt and Hours include last minute set- Nathan Clough, was one of those rug show in Alfred Parish Church ting up on Saturday and clean up listed. He was one of many local and Seaman John Holmes’ (not 58 sick sailors aboard. In the next Sunday p.m. Volunteers will help the Lawyer John Holmes of Al- few years the ship would have to on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 to 3 men who served on the USS Ad- p.m. Besides the vender’s mall with serving food, the yard sale, ams, according to Tucker during fred) who fell from the maintop. dodge the British through thick silent auction, penny auction, The six dollars a month provided downeast fog. The final expe- there will be door prizes, a quilt his recent talk to the Alfred His- raffle and lunch. Admission is children’s activities, shelter booth torical Society. for Holmes would have gone a lot dition was to Castine where the and information booth. If able to further in 1814. ship was outnumbered by the $5 or 5 cans of food for the York The USS Adams was a small County Food Pantry. help contact Joan Sylvester, 324- frigate launched in 1799 under While the Adams was being British forces. Here the Ameri- 1137 or email [email protected]. reconstructed its officer corps was cans had no recourse but to jump The Alfred Village Museum the command of Capt. Richard will also be open with its antique If able to sign up for one or more Morris. Its first duty was to pro- recruiting men to sail her. Tuck- ship and swim. They blew up the slots, please provide phone num- er pointed out the British block- ship, but Capt. Morris had got- quilts on display from 1 to 4 p.m. tect American shipping from at- with free admission. ber and/or email. tacks by French privateers. By ade had affected many aspects ten the consent of the crew and of the Maine economy. Lumber- compensated them for the value 1800 it headed back to New York Fall festival for repairs, after which it was sent men were unable to export their of their clothing. Women’s Connection boards to the West Indies; farmers What of Nathan Clough? Af- The Oct. 5 dinner meeting of The Alfred Park will be the to the Mediterranean to defend scene of busy doings for the chil- American ships from the Barbary couldn’t ship excess produce to ter the excitement of sea battles the Women’s Connection will be market. So there were many farm was life in Alfred too humdrum at Christo’s in Sanford at 7 p.m. dren on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 10 privates. Morris became squad- a.m. to 4 p.m. Anyone interested ron commander, but seemed less boys willing to sign up for the for him? He went to farming after The Mary Saltmarsh Studio will steady cash offered in the mili- purchasing land from his brother show the pressed flower designs in craft/vendor space is asked to decisive in this role and was re- contact Chris Caswell, 289-9947. called to Washington. tary. When the Adams was finally Samuel in 1815 and immedi- for lampshades, cards, and framed By 1805 the Adams was put afloat after reconstruction, it ately married Abigail Moulton. occasions as a special memory, cruising the east coast, protecting was discovered she was top heavy He won a judgement against his which she makes. American commerce, under Capt. which was a deterrent to mobility Alexander Murray. Tucker found in the water. that pensions for the men wound- The men encountered more ed during service were some- than active duty. Capt. Morris, times due to accidents like Pri- while still in command, had noted vate William Gregory’s mishap 30 men unfit for duty because of on a ladder on a slippery deck, scurvy and by Aug. 16 there were

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McSorley described proposed system and future needs and cost Brigit McCallum lighting as low-key site lighting estimates. There was considerable [email protected] consisting of bollard lighting for discussion after the presentation. walkways and wall pack lights on Sebago Technics will have a draft the building itself that will shine report delivered to the town by down rather than up, and lights Oct 1, with comments and edits Proposed dance center on the business sign will shine up requested back to them by Oc- plans approved onto the sign. tober 10 and a final report creat- Following discussion and set- Abbott and Foglio agreed to ed soon thereafter. According to ting forth of two conditions, the two conditions, that the lights on Gary Lamb, “This report should Waterboro Planning Board gave the sign have a turn-off time of help the Water District plan their its approval to the building permit 10 p.m. and that they work with work for the next 5-20 years.” application of the Brooks Dance the Calvert family to ameliorate Center at its Sept. 16 meeting. Ab- headlight glare, possibly with Chili, Chowda and bott Investments filed the applica- shrubbery or other means, on the tion to build the center on Route house as drivers turn right out of Apple Dessert contest 202 in South Waterboro. The pro- the parking lot at night. With those The seventh annual Chili, posed site is located at tax map 4 conditions in place, the applica- Chowda and Apple Dessert con- and is part of lot 30A. This land tion was approved. test was a success Saturday eve- was originally cleared to be the Asked how the new facility ning, Sept. 19 at the Grange site of a cabinetry business back will impact the Center, Brooks re- Hall on West Road. In the chili in 2008-9, before the economic plied, “The new location will be category, Alfred Country Store downturn. bigger, three studios compared to took first place for “The meatiest Katie Brooks is the owner the two we have now. It will allow chili,” while Dwayne Woodsome and Artistic Director of the dance us to run more classes during con- came in second with his “Chili,” center. The proposal for the 6,000 venient times for parents. I also and Nick Dimastrantonio earned square-foot dance center was hope to hire another teacher to add third place for his “Little Bit of brought forward by engineer Rob to the five I have now. We are so Italy Chili.” Aline Riddle was awarded first place for her “Clam Dianne Holden, left, came in second place in the chowda contest, and Rebecca McSorley of Sebago Technics, excited to be moving into our own Higgins won first place in the apple dessert contest, sponsored by the Water- for Abbott Investments. Abbott space. The building will be ready Chowder,” Dianne Holden came borough Historical Society. PHOTO BY BRIGIT MCCALLUM Investments is David Abbott who in May, just in time for the start of in second for her “Cheesy Corn is Brooks’ father and owner of our summer session.” Chowdah with Sausage,” and Bill Taylor earned third place for his Abbott Power Equipment of East school fundraiser. All proceeds Waterboro. Reaching approval of “Seafood Medley.” Rebecca Hig- Library basement Water district holds gins won the apple dessert prize will go directly to supporting ed- the permit application, Abbott will ucational field trips, as well as the wall removed planning meeting with her “Raw Apple Cake,” and Maintenance man Pete Cote is buy the site from landowner Doug new playground project. Accord- Town departments, boards and Judi Carll came in second place close to completing the removal Foglio Jr. ing to PTO president, Heather committees were well represent- with her “Apple Brown Betty.” of the wall between the down- As part of the prior develop- Silva, the group hopes to begin ed at the Sept. 21 Water District Bill Taylor also took home $50 stairs hallway and the basement ment, the parking and building ar- construction on a new playground Board’s long term planning meet- when he held the winning ticket in meeting room, in an attempt to eas had already been cleared and next summer. She adds, “Howev- ing Monday evening. Eighteen the 50-50 Raffle. provide alternative escape means the entrance to the property was er, we have a great deal of money people attended from the Water in the case of a fire. The lack of in place. No one came forward that will need to be raised in order District Board, the Economic an adequate escape route resulted during public comment, but Chair PTO announces first for this dream to come to fruition. Development Committee, se- in the closing of the meeting room Kurt Clason read a letter from an Thank you for your support!” lect board, Planning Board, town fundraiser to the public in January. Pete is abutter, the Calvert family at 1410 The Waterboro Elementary Interested candle buyers may planner, the economic develop- working with Code Enforcement Main St. The Calverts live across School P.T.O. has chosen a Yankee contact the school (247-6126) or ment coordinator and Sebago Glenn Charette in the hope that Rte. 202 from the proposed build- Candle Fundraiser for its 2015 fall Heather Silva (wesptc@rsu57. Technics engineering firm. Seba- the renovation may bring the ing site. Their chief concern was campaign. Packets went home last org”[email protected]) for addi- go Technic’s staff did a presen- space up to code to be available to night sky being lit up by building week. All students participated in tional information on how to pur- and sign lighting and a loss of tation on the existing infrastruc- the public once again. ture, the demands on the present a community assembly where they chase the items. their quality of life. learned more about this important

Town of Waterboro Now accepting Code Enforcement Office 24 Townhouse Road East Waterboro, Maine 04030 (207) 247-­‐6166 x120 ceo@waterboro -­‐me.gov registrations! WATERBORO PARKS & RECREATION ATTENTION EXCAVATING CONTRACTORS and those wanting to obtain their shoreland erosion control certification Fall Programs

MRSA 439-­‐B requires certification for conducting Rec. Basketball We have three leagues:league 1st & 2nd graders,

excavation activity in a shoreland area. 3r3rdd & 4th4th gragraders,ders, aandn 5th & 6th graders.

We’ll work on fundamentals and focus on The Maine Nonpoint Source Training Center and fun. Includes game shirt, trophy and end Waterboro Code Enforcement Office will conduct a of year pizza party just before Christmas. GGradesr 1-6, coed. Weekly practices begin class to help qualify you to become certified. Oct. 26. $40. Registration deadline Oct. 28.

Date: October 28, 2015 Time: 8:00 am to 4:00pm Cheering Lunch will not be provided, please bring your own. Cheering is growing fast and this program Fee: $65.00, check made payable to Town of Waterboro – mail or will help your little one get a leg up on the deliver to tammy at the Waterboro Code/Planning Office. competition. Students will learn cheers, jumps, You must register with the fee no later than October 20, 2015. basic tumbling and court etiquette. Includes TRAINING is LOCATED AT THE WATERBORO TOWNHALL Annex. T-shirt, trophy and end of year pizza party. ______Ages 5-7. Saturday practices begin Nov. 7. Registration Form / Please print ibly. leg $40. Registration deadline Oct. 28. Name: ______Telephone #: ______Company/Municipality: ______Registration night Oct. 13, Mailing Address: ______5:30-7 p.m. at Waterboro Town Hall ______FEE IS NON-­‐REFUNDABLE This class is NOT for re-­‐certification. Call: 247-6166 x7 • E-mail: [email protected] PAGE 6 Friday, September 25, 2015 REPORTER Recycling of unused paint to begin at transfer Limerick Fire Department Auxiliary station and Plummer’s Ace Hardware hosts platoon of bikers By Brigit McCallum and locations. In states with Paint- Program literature lists bene- The Limerick Fire Department members were able to prepare a full [email protected] Care, many new paint drop-off fits to the town as the reduction of Auxiliary fed lunch to over 350 soup and sandwich lunch. Produce locations are established. At local costs for managing unused paint cyclists who rolled through town was provided by Berry Ledge Farm Beginning Oct. 1, the Water- transfer stations, the practice has by providing convenient recycling on Friday, Sept. 18 as part of Bike in Cornish, Merrifield Farm Stand boro transfer station and Plum- been to fill cans holding unwanted for its residents, keeping paint out Maine 2015, a ride sponsored by in Porter and the Farmer’s Daugh- mer’s Ace Hardware in Waterboro paint with kitty litter, sand or oth- of the solid waste stream and re- the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. ters Farm Stand in Waterboro. The will become drop-off sites for the er materials that absorb the liquid, ducing the possibility of improp- The riders came to Maine from all Limerick Supermarket supplied the new PaintCare Program, a Maine and then they are deposited in the er disposal of unused paint. The over the country, and the youngest roast beef, turkey, ham and cheese. Paint Stewardship Program. A household trash and burned. program also supports the paint rider was an 8-year-old from Geor- Libby & Son U-Picks donated ap- state law passed in 2013 requires According to its website, Paint- industry’s effort to be responsible gia, said auxiliary member, Dottie ples. paint manufacturers to add a stew- Care’s goal is to develop paint for end-of-life management of its Frenier. Friday was the cyclists’ longest ardship fee to those who buy ar- drop-off sites throughout Paint- own products. According to the Bike Maine day, riding 76 miles from Sweden chitectural paint products and Care states to provide convenient There will be no charge for website, the Bike Maine annual to Kennebunk. Limerick was the to make sure they are not selling options for individuals and busi- dropping off paint at a PaintCare event was founded in 2012 “to pro- 41-mile mark. The first cyclist - ar unregistered brands of architec- nesses to return unused architec- drop-off site. PaintCare will be mote the state as a bicycling desti- rived at 10:20 a.m., and by 1 p.m. tural paint. PaintCare Inc. is a tural paint. Most of the drop-off funded by the “PaintCare Fee” nation and to use cycling as an eco- about 350 people had been fed, Fre- non-profit organization created by sites are paint stores, but many are which will be added to the pur- nomic development tool for local nier said. At one point, there were the American Coatings Associa- also located at solid waste transfer chase price of paint sold in the communities.” Proceeds from the over 100 cyclists eating lunch and tion to implement this program on stations and hazardous household state. These fees will be paid to event support the Bicycle Coalition enjoying the live music provided by behalf of paint manufacturers in waste facilities. Participation as a PaintCare by paint manufacturers, of Maine’s initiatives, but the ini- “The Musical Medic,” Brian Saul- PaintCare states, which currently site is voluntary. and then passed down to retailers tiative also aims to bring economic nier. The event was joined by Mrs. include California, Connecticut, Waterboro became involved and to their customers. When buy- activity to towns and cities along Limerick, Victoria Cram McLean, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island, when transfer station manager ing paint, consumers will see a line the route as cyclists, friends and as well. and Vermont, as well as Maine. Clint Andrews attended a variety item on their receipt or invoice for family spend time—and hopefully The lunch was served at the fire Architectural paints (or Paint- of Department of Environmental each container. The fee is not a de- money—in the communities. station with lots of help from the fire Care Products) are defined as in- Protection classes, and time after posit, meaning the consumer will “The economic boost to host and EMS crew: Dick McGlinsy, Al terior and exterior architectural time, PaintCare representatives not get it back when they drop off community businesses and commu- Standish, Pete Proctor, Steve Mc- coatings sold in containers of 5 were present to build support for paint. This is a common misunder- nity organizations from riders, vol- Lean, Greg LePage, Adam Mason, gallons or smaller. However, they the new program that was original- standing. unteers, and family members can Steve Malmude, Tom Thayer, and do not include aerosol products ly due to begin in August. Due to Instead, these fees will be used be significant, as are the continuing Charles Pellegrino Sr., and Charles (spray cans), industrial mainte- legislative delays, the actual start- to fund all aspects of the paint benefits from increased community Pellegrino, Jr. The auxiliary would nance (IM), original equipment up date is now Oct. 1. stewardship program. Fees will visibility,” the Bike Maine website like to extend deepest thanks to vol- manufacturer (OEM) or specialty Andrews said, “I figure they’re pay for paint collection, transpor- states. unteers Mike Welsh, Wendy Far- coatings. A complete list of al- going to make this mandatory tation, recycling, public outreach, The Bicycle Coalition of Maine rand, Bill Jones, Maureen Donahue, lowed and not-allowed products eventually, so why not get into it to and program administration, and contacted the Limerick Fire De- Annette Brown, Vikki McLean, is at http://www.paintcare.org/ start with. I told Gary (town admin- to manage old “legacy” paint, the partment Auxiliary in late spring to Dixie Searway, and Linda Burnham wp-content/uploads/docs/xx-pro- istrator Gary Lamb) that we were paint that has been accumulating see if they would like to feed lunch and to CIA Salvage, Ray’s Truck gram-products-list.pdf. going to get on board with this, so in homes and businesses from be- to the cyclists as they rode through Service, Selectwoman Joanne An- Prior to PaintCare, the best we signed up and got trained. Now fore the program started. PaintCare Limerick on day six of their 7-day, drews, Linda and Howard Burn- options for households to recy- we just need the bins and other sites will accept old paint, even if it 350-mile journey through Maine, ham, St. Matthews Church, Joyce cle or dispose of unwanted paint materials and on Oct. 1, we’ll be is 30 years old. said Frenier. With a lot of planning, Mains, Marvin Parker, the Limerick were government-run household ready to go.” The local transfer The fees will be based on con- preparation, and effort by all mem- Supermarket, Dominic Vermette, hazardous waste (HHW) facilities station staff received a training by tainer size as follows: half pint or bers of the auxiliary, and through Mary Langlois, the Lions Club, and and special one-day “round-up” Maine and Vermont State Manager smaller will be free. A can larger generous donations, the auxiliary the Limerick Historical Society. events with limited days, hours John Hurd on Aug. 19. than a half pint but smaller than a gallon willREPORTER have a fee of $.35, www.keepMEcurrent.com Wednesday, May 16, 2012 page 5 while a gallon will have a fee of 75 cents. A container larger than one GOT PHOTOS? LANDLOCKED gallon, up toB fiveRIEFS gallons will have Lobster & Bait a fee of $1.60. We’d love to share them. Waterboro sidewalk world fi nals. 727-5810, for more information teeBallot/index.pl. VotingEMAIL absentee PHOTOS Registrar TO: of Voters will be available The cost is $15 for adults and $12 about the club and its programs. is only [email protected] through Thursday, on Election Day, as well as dur- project meeting for seniors and children under 12. June 7, at 5 p.m. ing normal business hours at Town Call 247-4936 for reservations. Absentee ballots The polls will be open at Hall. An I.D. and proof of residency The town of Waterboro will hold THANK YOU Massabesic Middle School, 134 are required. a public meeting on Tuesday, May New location for readySalon in Waterboro Old Alfred Road, in East Waterboro, The annual town meeting will be 22, at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall to TO OUR from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. on June 12. For at held at 10 a.m. on June 16, also at present information and solicit pub- recycling meeting Absentee ballots are now available those not registered to vote, the Massabesic Middle School. lic input on the design of a sidewalk from the WaterboroAllure town clerk’s of- Ash Sunday on Old Alfred Road. CUSTOMERS!The Waterboro Transfer Station/ fi ce1168 for the C Main June 12St., municipal Waterboro elec- The new sidewalk would generally Recycling Committee will meet at tion. Requests(Next to for State absentee Farm) ballots Sept. 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. run from the entrance of Massabesic 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, at a can beWalk-ins made during Welcome normal business Willowbrook Museum Middle School to Friendship Park.YEAR new ROUND location 24-HOUR – the second BAIT fl oor of- hoursCall by for calling an appointment 247-3166, today! ext.227, 70 Elm Street, Newfield Town leaders along with engineers fi ce in the original Town Hall. or going online to https://www. Melissa Kathie from361 TownhouseWright-Pierce, Rd., Eastthe Waterborotown’s 207-247-5428 maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/Absen-Blackington 247-2800 Chute consulting fi rm, will be present to Garden club Join us for a series of answer questions. demonstrations, craftmaking This project is funded through the sets plant sale F.R. CARROLL, INC. Maine Department of Transporta- and serious talk allr daboutCou nthetr nfo y Cl tion’s Quality Community Program On Saturday, May 26, from 9 LIMERICK, MAINE ash tree, sourceSa of a versatile ub to improve pedestrian safety. It’s a.m.-noon, the Ossipee Meadows wood and a target of the also part of the town’s overall goal Garden Club will hold a plant sale CRUSHED STONE deadly emerald ash borer beetle. of improving safety and walkability at the historic Taylor House, off 3/8” 3/4” 1-1/2” along Old Alfred Road. Route 5, in Center Waterboro. All Saturday, Call Tom Ursia, the town Plan- proceeds will benefi t the garden Admission is FREE for children under 17. READY MIX CONCRETE ner,ALFRED at 247-6166, ext. 3, or FALL email to club’s FESTIVAL scholarship fund, as well as June 9 [email protected], its community projects. HOT TOP • LOAM Demonstrations:Win Saturday, Oct. 10 Basketmaking with Mark Young, 8:00 bow-making a.m. with 50/50 for more information. Plants for sale include peren- MORTAR SAND a lobster dinner nials, vegetable and annual seed- Frankfor Vivier, four small boat restorationshotgun startwith Daniel Eaton,Raffl e! RAIN OR FUN FOR and shaving horse making4-person with Bobscramble Schmick DinnerSHINE theater9am-4pm lings, herbs and houseplants.ALL AGES In CRUSHED GRAVEL and much addition, select perennials from the Children’s more! activities: $90 per player benefits atOdyssey the AlfredTaylor HousePark gardens will also be Penobscot story telling Includeswith Ron 18 Prevoir, holes w/cart, as well as available. Call Donna at 247-3604 supervised archery, firewood contests, cutting lunch with and two-person prizes. On Saturday, May 19, at 5:45 for more information or to donate cross-cut saw, auguring with brace and bit Inflatable obstacle course & bounce house Registration & payment due by June 2 p.m., Sanford Maine Stage will plants to the sale. Emerald ash borer: present “Café Murder,” a mur- The Ossipee Meadows Gar- All proceeds benefit the Maine Magic 25 Local crafters and vendors Forest entomologist Collen8th Grade Teerling Basketball and Team der-mystery dinner-theater event den Club meets at 7 p.m. on the Maine District Forester Oliver Markewicz at Massabesic Middle School to third Thursday of every month at plan to talk about identifying the emerald ash benefi t the OdysseyBBQ &of Homemadethe Mind Waterboro goodies Town Hall. New mem- MAIN OFFICE: (207) 793-8615 borer, the state’s strategy for managing the teams from Regional School Unit bers and visitors are welcome. Call Wantimpending to infestation and what landowners can doWant to help. to Games and fun galore! ASPHALT: (207) 793-4434 Help send 57. The teams are headed to the Lisa, at 247-6154, or Maggie, at be a sponsor? our team be a player? CONCRETE: (207) 793-2742 Sponsors: Willowbrook, Francisto Small the Heritage Trust, Forest Works. All proceeds support our local families and Alfred Parks & Recreation. OR (207) 793-8753 CallFor more(207) information,229-7788 call BobNationals! Schmick at WillowbrookCall (207) 712-6717793-2784. MEET & GREET - 5/18 • 1-3pm Gallery on The Green at the Beehive in Alfred ~ Refreshments ~ Lots of LEBANON Bring Free Your Family Families! Fun!

Please vote in the Republican Primary COMMUNITY TUESDAY, JUNE 12 FESTIVAL A Fiscal Conservative with the Right experience to keep Maine moving forward! Paid for and authorized by the candidate. Meyer for House Committee, Bonnie Heptig, Treasurer, PO Box 630, Moody, Maine 04054 www.JudeeMeyer.com Saturday May 19th Lyman Parks & 10am-2pm Recreation Hanson School 53 Upper Guinea Road – Lebanon, Maine Sponsored By the Lebanon Rescue Department Scheduled Events So Far!! * Police Cars * Fire Trucks * Ambulances * State Troopers * Sheriff Deputies * Forest Rangers WHEN: MONDAY,ONDAY, MAY 28, 2012 * Game Wardens * Lifeflight Helicopter * Antique Autos * Monster Mud Truck WHERE: GOODWINSODWINS MILLS, LYMAN Paradede route runs from the Mill PondPond to * Race Cars * Specialty Vehicles the Lymanyman Town HallHall * Construction Vehicles * Command Trucks * Local Business Displays * Haz-Mat Trucks TIME: PARADEADE STARTSS AT 1:00PM * Jaws of Life Demo – Accident Scene Reconstruction Participants please see Jill Schatz at * Mad Science Show from 11am-Noon – Fire and Ice! the Mill Pond by 12:30pm * Celebration Ceremony of Officer Bull at Noon * Huge Raffle with Thousands of Dollar’s Worth of Goods! Lyman Parks & Recreation would also * Face Painting * Games like to extend a sincere and heartfelt * Free Balloons! * Bouncy House for Kids! invitation to all current and former * And much more free family fun throughout the event!

United States Military Personnel to There will be a benefi t BBQ throughout the participate with us in the Memorial Day Parade. event to raise money for a scholarship in memory of Offi cer Jeffrey Bull, who died in the line of duty 25 years ago while protecting Community Organizations, groups or Lebanon. All proceeds go to the scholarship fund! individuals also wishing to participate Thanks for your support! Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chips, Soda and More! in the parade should contact

Jill Schatz at 423-7480. Also, there will be raffl e tickets on sale for a chance to win thousands of dollar’s worth of gift certifi cates and merchandise from area businesses and organizations!

For More Information, Please Contact Assistant Chief Jason Cole at (207) 608-5615 or [email protected] REPORTER Friday, September 25, 2015 PAGE 7 Singer/Songwriter Jillian Jensen of X-Factor, College Kick-Off Night American Idols fame to perform in Limerick Jillian Jensen, the 23-year-old held at high school singer/songwriting from Roches- By Shelley Burbank By attending the event, parents ter, Massachusetts, who wowed [email protected] and students were able to receive X-Factor judges and audiences information at the beginning of in 2012 with her tear-inducing Information about the college the school year, the time when performance of Jessie J’s “Who application process and financial students who wish to attend col- You Are,” will be giving a benefit aid was presented by guidance lege typically begin narrowing acoustic concert at Line Elemen- counselors Steven Urbach and down their choices and applying tary School in Limerick, Maine Deborah Curtis to about 70 parents to schools. Holding an early fall on Monday, October 12 at 3 p.m. and students of the class of 2016 at college information night is a re- Jensen will perform with New a College Kick-Off Night held at cent development, said the guid- England artist/performer Brian Massabesic High School. ance counselors. “The one in the Saulnier, “The Musical Medic,” Jillian Jenson and local performer, Brian Saulnier, “The Musical Med- Parents and students had the fall is relatively new, within the to raise awareness and funding ic,” teaming up to support Line Elementary School’s anti-bullying program opportunity to ask questions and past three or four years,” said Cur- for the school’s anti-bullying pro- COURTESY PHOTO talk with the guidance counselors tis after the presentation, explain- gram. following the Sept. 15 presentation. ing that in the past a session was Since her X-Factor bid and Sanford Fire Department in Oc- and inspire others just like she Topics covered during the pre- typically held around March. The making it into the top 30 semi-fi- tober. inspires me.” sentation included, but were not guidance office has also planned a nalists in the 2014 American Idol Saulnier met Jensen at one of The Limerick Public Library limited to: statistics about earning financial aid information night for competition, Jillian Jensen has her performances in Massachu- and the Limerick Fire/EMS de- potential for college graduates; bal- Wednesday, Dec. 2. been on a nationwide campaign setts this year, first introducing partment are collaborating with ancing parent responsibility with The process of applying to as an advocate for anti-bullying, himself and then, surprisingly, Jensen and Saulnier to organize student autonomy during the col- college has changed significantly speaking at schools and univer- finding himself on stage. “At first the community fundraising event lege search and application process; in the last nine years, Curtis said. sities to spread the message that I was going to just listen but then to benefit the Line Elementary why taking challenging classes se- “The biggest thing is that it is on- bullying has lasting and hurtful decided to meet her and introduce School Anti-bullying program. nior year is important; action plans line as opposed to mailing. It is effects. myself, which was very unusu- Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for for applying to schools; various rare to mail,” she said, although According to friend and fel- al for me. I tend to be socially ages 12-18, and free for under age tests that colleges require; financial some colleges still have paper ap- low-performer, Saulnier, Jenson anxious and felt pretty awkward. 12. Tickets are available at the aid and how to navigate Naviance, plications. Most of the schools that is an extremely talented artist, Well, we pretty much hit it off door at Line Elementary School, an online program that includes in- MHS students seek to attend accept singer and songwriter who has right away, and before the night Rt. 11, on the Limerick/New- formation about colleges; tools for the Common Application, known written over 300 original songs. was over she managed to get her field town line. Advance tickets determining which schools might as the Common App, but Curtis “To me Jillian’s musical sound guitar around my neck and have are available at Limerick Public be best for the student, and the said some colleges use other online is mesmerizing. I am absolutely me perform a number as her mu- Library, 55 Washington Street, Common Application, which many application programs. in love with her voice, her sound. sical guest.” Limerick. colleges accept. (Continued on page 11) She is a true artist. She can take The duo hopes to entertain other songs and make them her and inspire others to help prevent own with her own style, colors bullying at the Line Elementa-

OMMUNITY NEWSPA and flavors of sound. I absolutely ry School concert. As well as YOUR C PER love her music,” Saulnier said. singing, Jensen will hold a Q & Saulnier, who bills himself A so audience members can ask as “The Musical Medic,” is a questions, and she will be avail- firefighter and EMT who plays able for a meet and greet session acoustic guitar and sings for pa- following the concert. “I hope to tients at Maine Medical Center in bring smiles and happiness to the Portland free of charge. He also audience with my music,” said performs at weddings, funerals, Saulnier. “Jillian has quite a story festivals, retirement communities of being bullied and all the emo- and nursing home programs. He tional struggles that being bullied Fall Home was recently featured at Lebanon, creates, followed by her story of Maine’s Community Day Festival perseverance, triumph and suc- Shopping locally for your home improvement needs! and will be performing for the cess. I am hopeful she will help

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Ad deadline: TUESDAYS, 5PM • Publication day: FRIDAY PAGE 8 Friday, September 25, 2015 REPORTER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY SOCCER Girls win 2 straight Keilly Lynch banged home a 5k draws big crowd Scots outrace Mustangs goal five minutes into the game By Michael DeAngelis and Beaumier), plus a rejuvenated and Skylar Renaud provided Cox and Fox take top spots [email protected] and healthy Marston, makes them some insurance with a late goal a top pick to capture the new Class in the second half to lift Massa- y ichael e ngelis B M D A besic to their second consecutive [email protected] Bonny Eagle took five of the A South title. top eight spots in posting just 24 Scarborough, Massabesic and win in varsity girls’ soccer on Fri- The annual Mustang 5k drew team points (1,4,5,6,8) to pace an Falmouth will all have something day, Sept. 18 at Westbrook. Julia a crowd of 75 runners on Sunday, early season win in varsity girls’ to say about that as the season Blackington made 17 saves, sev- Sept. 20 and Tim Cox’s time of cross country on Friday, Sept. 18 progresses, but however it shakes eral of them stellar, to help pre- 16:58 easily captured the top spot. at Deering. out, it’s clear that the two school serve the win for the Mustangs Katja Fox, the top running female The Mustangs had three run- districts that border each other will (2-3) who poured 18 shots of their who finished 11th overall, ran a ners in the top ten, including a keep their friendly rivalry going own on goal. 23:15. second-place finish from Emily not only this year, but well into the Two days earlier the Mustangs Cross country star Mike Wasina who was nipped at the future. topped visiting Noble 3-2 to give Aboud, who graduated last year wire by winner Christine Toy Johnson, a Mustang freshman, them their first win of the season. from Massabesic, was second (19:49). Massabesic finished sec- along with sophomores Hallie with a 17:44. Kyle Rhoads (19:08) ond with 47 points (2,7,9,14,15), Benton, Emily Cyr and Alexis Boys split pair and Thomas Harrington (19:33), South Portland was next with 73 Ducharme should keep the Mass- Portland scored four sec- along with Cox and Aboud were and Deering was last with 84. abesic ladies in the hunt for post ond-half goals after a scoreless the only four runners to crack the Serena McKenzie (3rd) of season hardware, despite losing first half to secure a 4-0 win over 20-minute mark. Luke Cloutier South Portland and Kayka Ray- the consistency that Wasina and visiting Massabesic (2-4) in varsi- was fifth overall with a time of mond (4th) of Bonny Eagle joined DiMastrantonio, both seniors have ty boys’ soccer on Monday, Sept. 21:32. Toy and Wasina as the only four provided throughout their careers. 21. Josh Castonguay made 10 Delaney Hesler (15th over- runners who posted a time under “It’s fun to watch and compete saves in the loss for the Mustangs all) was second in the women’s 20:00. The field was comprised of against Bonny Eagle,” said assis- who had won two in-a-row com- division; Maggie Lee (16th) was Katja Fox and Tim Cox finished first in 46 runners. tant coach TJ Hessler. “I know ing into the contest. their divisions at the Mustang 5K. they were banged up last year at third; Sarah Cloutier (18th) was PHOTO BY DON PENTA - Kialeigh Marston and Ami On Thursday, Sept. 17, Mass- fourth and Atoka Dumont (19th) mainerunningphotos.com Beaumier, both from Bonny Ea- regionals and states, which must abesic topped visiting Westbrook was fifth. gle, finished fifth and sixth, respec- have been disappointing, but 2-1. Senior Justin Crowley got the tively. Liz Redwood was eighth they’re back this year and I’m home team on the board late in the for the Scots and Maquila DiMas- sure they’re looking forward to the first half with an unassisted goal. OCTOBEROC CLASSES trantonio and Kylie Johnson, both challenges ahead.” Westbrook tied it at the 13-min- Mustangs, were seventh and ninth, See you at regionals on Oct. 24. ute mark of the second frame and respectively. the game looked destined to end For more information Last season the Scots chanc- even, but senior Surafel Zunser, and to register go to: es at a Western Class A title were CROSS COUNTRY who had a hat trick in the previ- derailed due to injuries, especially www.mymcal.com Date Opponent Time ous game against Noble, rifled or call 247-2022. to Marston, a standout since her home the game-winner off a pen- freshman season. But the addition 9/25 @Westrbrook 4pm alty kick with just under six min- 84 West Road, Waterboro of three freshmen (Toy, Raymond 10/3 @Belfast 10am utes remaining. 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Box 17, Bar Mills, ME 04004 matches, but Biddeford took the Supplements - Session 2 TH, 10/15 8:00-9:00 929-6626 team medal point by 20 strokes Intro to Nutrition - Session 2 TH, 10/15 5:30-8:00 to lift them to an 8-5 win in var- Pharmacy Tech M/W, 10/19-12/9 6:00-9:30 sity golf on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at Driver Education-Orientation M, 10/19 6:00 Dutch Elm Golf Club. Medical Admin Assist T/TH, 10/20-12/10 6:00-9:30 Caleb Roy, playing as the #1 Driver Education M/T/W, 10/26-11/24 2:00-4:00 seed for the Mustangs, turned in his lowest round of the sea- Finding Your Passion After son with a 42 and #2 seed Matt You Retire - Evening TH, 10/22 6:00-8:00 Prokey’s 46 was good enough for Haunted Happenings in a 1UP win in his match, but the Salem Village Sat, 10/24 10:30am BREAKFAST - LUNCH - DINNER Tigers picked up points in the oth- Intro to Latin Dance T, 10/27-12/1 7:00-8:00 er four contests to seal the win. Pediatric Advanced Life TAKEOUT SPECIALS On Thursday, Sept. 17 the Support (PALS) T/W/TH, 10/27-29 5:00-9:00 Mustangs laid a 13-0 win on No- Woven Footstool T, 10/27 5:30-9:00 ble at Dutch Elm. Massabesic Pocket Letter Pals W, 10/28 6:30-8:30 2 Lg. 1-Topping Pizzas won all six matches, carded their Intro to Horseback Riding 10/1-10/26 By appt. lowest team score total with a $ EVERY DAY! 233 and they got four rounds out ONGOING 14.99 of six in the 40’s to cap a solid Adult Coed Volleyball Wednesdays 7:00-9:00 Hot off the grill Burgers & Fries outing. Roy had the low round Adult Basketball Mondays 7:00-9:00 with a 45, Prokey 46 and Nate Fried Food Galore • Specialty Wraps Binette shot 47. Massabesic Pacers M/T/W/TH 5:00-6:30 222 Narragansett Trail, Buxton GOLF Corner of Routes 202 & 112 Visit http://www.ed2go.com/mae/ AND Date Opponent Time http://www.condensedcurriculum.com/CCI/Courses/Online-Courses 9/29 @Marshwood 3:30pm for lists of all of the available online classes we offer! 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By Michael DeAngelis four minutes later. Rutledge, who Mustangs shut out host Deering [email protected] added an assist on Redman’s goal 3-0. Josie Ring scored the lone banged home the eventual game goal of the first half with just 1:40 Massabesic got scores from winner just 80 seconds into the left. In the second half Rutledge Abbie Staples, Emma Rutledge second half as Massabesic took potted an unassisted score and and Maggie Redman to pace a control defensively, allowing just Staples sealed the win with a goal 3-1 win over visiting Gorham on six total shots on keeper Kelley at the 9:52 mark with Libby Beals Tuesday, Sept. 22 in varsity girls’ Wescott (five saves). assisting. Massabesic was on the field hockey. Redman closed out the scoring offensive for much of the contest, The win was the sixth straight with just over 10 minutes left. pouring 25 total shots on goalie for the Mustangs (6-2) who began On Saturday, Sept. 19 the Lillian Trager. the season with two consecutive one-goal losses. Staples put Massabesic up Abbie Staples vs. Gorham. Above right, Josie Ring vs. Deering. 1-0 at the halfway point of the Plummer’s Hardware PHOTOS BY MARY/MEME first half, but Jenny Devine tied it Buxton 727-3113 Limerick 793-2040 Waterboro 247-4397 color matching • screen repair • glass cutting FIELD HOCKEY key cutting • propane tank refi lls VARSITY Date Opponent Time September red hot buys 9/28 Cheverus 4pm 9/30 @Windham 4pm ® 10/6 @Thornton 7:15pm Remington 10/8 Westbrook 4pm 2-in-1 Electric 10/13 So. Portland 4pm Chain Saw/Pole Saw $ 99 $ with 79 - 10 card* BRIEFS $ 99 Save on these items LIMIT 1 AT through Sept. 30! Connolly named Acting THIS PRICE 69 Deputy Commissioner Jim Connolly has been named Buy 2 Get 1 FREE Acting Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Inland Fisher- at $12.99-$18.99 each ies and Wildlife, replacing retiring TM Deputy Commissioner Andrea Filtrete Micro Allergen Erskine. Connolly first joined the Furnace Air Filter Department as a wildlife biologist Assorted sizes available. Free item in 1980 and currently serves as must be of equal or lesser value. IFW’s Director of the Bureau of Resource Management. As director, Connolly over- sees the wildlife division, the fish- New Member eries and hatcheries division, and Specials! Ace Premium Yard the program services division. YOUR In his new role of acting deputy & Garden Tools commissioner, he will manage the • Join now as a new member and receive CHOICE SALE day to day operations of the de- 10% off of your 2016 membership fee. partment which includes the bu- $ 99 reau of resource management, the • Show proof of 2015 membership at another golf bureau of warden service, the in- course when joining now as a new member and 12 formation and education division, receive 20% off of your 2016 Membership Fee. Ace is the and the engineering division. place “Jim’s expertise and experi- • Pay 50% down now on a 2016 membership fee ence will be an asset in his new role as acting deputy commis- and receive golf for the remainder of 2015 sioner,” said Chandler Woodcock, within your chosen plan. Th e remaining 50% SALE Commissioner of the Department balance is due by December 31, 2015. of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. “His knowledge of the depart- We will be honoring our 2015 membership rates for these specials! Contractor Trash Bags $ 99 ment, its personnel, and his ability $ 99 $ with card* 6 to work with the public will serve OFFERS EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 12 - 3 LIMIT 3 AT Ace 24" Poly Rake the state of Maine well in his new THIS PRICE 18 Mountain Road, Parsonsfi eld, ME $ 99 * Instant savings amount available as a mail-in position.” savings for non-Ace Rewards members. Must present 207-793-4040 • www.provincelakegolf.com 9 Ace Rewards Card to receive instant savings. PAGE 10 Friday, September 25, 2015 REPORTER

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Bring your Sled, ATV, parts, equipment or anything Sunday, Oct. 18 you can think of to swap or sell! 9am to 2pm at the OMSC Clubhouse HOT FOOD & 255 Old Alfred Rd., East Waterboro SNACK TENT ENTER THE BIG RAFFLE! Burgers, Hot dogs, Win a GoPro HERO4 w/accessory package! Sandwiches & Baked goods Drawing Dec. 20 at noon.

FEATURED DEALERS Tickets also Abbott’s • POLARIS: at Lakeside Market Power Equipment • SKIDOO: Robertson’s $5 each or Power & Sports 6 for $20 • YAHAMA: Reynolds A great Motor Sports • CHOKO CLOTHING Christmas gift! • ARCTIC CAT JOIN OUR CLUB! Applications will be available. Family Membership $30 • Business Membership $53 Meetings are held on the fi rst Saturday of the month at 6pm, Sept.-April www.ossipeemountaineers.com Snowmobiling in Waterboro since 1974 REPORTER Friday, September 25, 2015 PAGE 11 OPINION LETTERS Out of the darkness Am I the only one And then I read further that we our town officials elected and ap- I was 9 years old pression and hopeless- are taxed at 120 percent of the as- pointed to serve our interests and when childhood inno- ness. Somebody said scratching my head in sessed value of our property but a not their convenience? cence was snatched it was like rooting for confusion? decision has made to reduce it to 100 Oh gee, and it was mentioned from me. I was one the New York Mets, In response to the Sept. 11 percent. However, this can’t happen that Bob Konczal worked until of about 20 neighbor- this being 1965, when front-page article ‘Town Taxes this year because the computer soft- midnight Sept. 4 and a good part hood kids playing hide- the Hapless Mets were Finally Set,’ I know it was re- ware does not have the capacity to of Labor Day. Sorry, but my part- n-seek in Flatbush, still the laughing stock vealed that there was a tax error do both the returns and revaluation. time job is teaching college online Brooklyn. My friend of baseball. “You hope in last year’s tax bill for a double Who ever decided to make it 120 courses for two local colleges and Jeff and I were racing by and hope they win and collection for the county tax and a percent in the first place? my students are working adults, down an alley, one of Jon Simonds they lose and you feel decision was made to return this Am I missing something here? so I literally work 6-7 hours every the millions of tunnels sad and letdown.” money to us taxpayers this year. I’m a senior citizen trying to get day, spread over a 12-16 hour day, and pathways stretch- I remember saying, Now I’m reading that we will by on my Social Security Benefit seven days a week and all holi- ing between towering buildings, “Yeah but there’s always next sea- receive 75 percent this year and and by continuing to work part days in order to meet the needs of when we heard the splatter of son.” the remaining 25 percent next time to supplement. Money is my customers. You do what you glass. It was coming from just Depression is a very powerful year. Does this mean we have very, very tight; as I’m sure it is have to do to satisfy your custom- outside the tunnel we were racing emotion. It sneaks up on us and been and will be receiving inter- with a lot of people, including the ers, so thank you Bob for realizing through. It was just around the overcomes us with an overwhelm- est on our money that the town, struggling middle class, or what’s this and working the extra hours. corner at the edge of the tunnel, ing feeling of hopelessness. The in error, collected? After all, the left of it. Does this upset anyone but and the sound of breaking glass pain is unbearable. There is no town is has been, and is holding So for all of these ‘technical me? froze us. We crept to the edge of next year. There is no tomorrow. the money, and likely earning in- issues, the town is keeping money John Lemire the tunnel and peered around the Nothing is ever going to change. terest on it. from me I am entitled to. Aren’t North Waterboro corner just as another explosion of No one is ever going to make a glass splattered on the ground. We difference. I’m done. I’ve had looked up. We saw a guy five sto- enough. COLLEGE KIICK-OFF comparing parents to the “shore” pendent.” Having the student take ries up kicking out windows. We Suicide. saw his foot and thought it was the In Maine, suicide is the second (Continued from page 7) and students to the “water.” Being ownership of researching, applying, the shore, Urbach pointed out, is attending college fairs and asking coolest thing to watch chards of leading cause of death in young- A couple of the biggest chal- guiding offspring through the pro- questions builds self-reliance and glass seemingly float to the floor sters aged 15 to 24. Since 2001, lenges for parents and students, cess, shoring up the details, so to autonomy -- important life skills. and shatter. We didn’t know why the rate of intentional self-inju- said Curtis and Urbach, are feeling speak, but not “doing for” the sons Curtis also wanted to stress that he was doing this, and then, in an ry-related hospital discharges in overwhelmed by the process and and daughters what they should do parents often do not completely un- instant, he was out the window Maine has steadily increased with being worried about missing dead- for themselves. derstand that financial aid does not exploding on the concrete floor. 87 percent of self-injured patients, lines. “It’s leaving the comfort zone “My goal for my own children mean a son or daughter will defi- What was left of him didn’t even 15 to 24 years old. According to for both student and parent,” said was to not only get them into col- nitely be able to afford a favorite look human. It was just a flattened the Maine CDC where these stats Urbach. Holding the kick-off night lege, but to make it so they can or top-choice college. “It doesn’t mass of color. can be found, the leading meth- helps alleviate some of those wor- stay,” said Curtis. “They need always work out,” she said, “and It was also a suicide. od of suicide by victims age 10 ries. Though the guidance counsel- to learn to do some of this, too.” that can be a bitter pill. Financial At 9 years old, I’m not certain through 24 is firearms. Nationally, ors say they don’t get much direct Though she did not have the statis- aid is not designed so every stu- suicide was in my vocabulary. 108 people die by suicide every feedback from parents about the tics on hand, Curtis said she has no- dent can afford every school they Suicide: the intentional act of kill- day. Saco River Health Services in information night, both have no- ticed herself that many students get want to go to. There is a school out ing oneself. Waterboro is sponsoring an Out Of ticed they get fewer panicky ques- into college, but a significant per- there that can be affordable for ev- One of the cops said, “The in- The Darkness Community Walk tions from families, and there have centage do not finish with a degree. ery child. Just not the favorite one, dividual may have feared surviv- to support the American Foun- never been any negative responses. “I am very concerned about student necessarily.” ing the fall. He wanted the glass dation for Suicide Prevention, 10 Urbach pointed out that people sat success. There are many students If parents were not able to at- beneath him.” a.m., Oct. 18 at Massabesic High through the entire session, linger- across the country that don’t make tend the kick-off night, informa- I had a hard time understand- School. Walk with me because no ing at the end, and even coming it past year one.” She believes this tion from the presentation is avail- ing why someone would want to one should sit in silence. forward to ask more questions after is partly because students haven’t able at the guidance office at MHS end life. There were some people Jon Simonds lives in North Wa- the presentation. learned how to navigate systems at and is posted online at the high who tried to explain things to me, terboro and is the author of “Brook- The guidance staff also wanted the universities for themselves. Al- school website by clicking on the a 9-year-old, about darkness and lyn Encounters,” a collection of short to stress that while parents are cer- lowing young people to begin the guidance link. despair. 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LAKE DRAWDOWN brooks, springs and rainfall basi- (Continued from page 1) cally feed the lake. In the spring of 1996, Holden Dollar General parking area complete Boats were getting bigger, mak- returned to the selectmen to ask ing bigger waves, so shorelines if they had many complaints, and were being affected in the main they said they had heard none, part, while in the “no wake” which was a remarkable change. cove areas, there were stumps He explained what he had been and rocks that could become doing to maintain the levels, and hazards when the lake was lower asked that they continue this ac- than full. The lake levels were all tivity by appointing a member of over the place because they just the Lake Association to continue opened up the gates in the fall and the adjustments. The board de- shut them down in the spring; no termined that a selectman would adjustments were made at all. need to also serve in this capaci- So Holden went to the select- ty, and Abbott agreed to do it. So, men and asked for permission in 1996 they created the policy to make adjustments in the dam and appointed Abbott and Hold- gates to maintain a relatively con- en to carry it out. “So, I’ve been stant water level in the lake. They re-appointed every three years gave him the key to the dam and ever since.” Then he added with D&R Paving finishing up roadways and parking lot paving at Dollar General in North Waterboro. New Project manager he began to watch weather pre- a laugh, “20 years now, and this Kevin Somero, of Seppala Construction, expects shelving to arrive and be set up next week, and merchandise to be in dictions, so to be prepared when is the only lake in the region that place for an opening in mid-October. PHOTO BY BRIGIT MCCALLUM rain was expected. When a storm gets this treatment, because I’m approached, Holden lowered the only fool to take it on!” the water levels in anticipation Over the twenty years, Holden a policy voted by selectmen in until ice out the following spring. The Waterboro Public Works of rising waters. Then, once the has become known as the “Dam June 2006, called the ”Ossipee Dennis Abbott, again a se- Department replaced the gates rain stopped he made incremen- Man,” and on a particularly rainy Lake Water Level Management lectman, works with Holden as in 2013, which made the task of tal changes in the gate levels, to year, he makes as many as fifty Policy.” At that time, Holden stat- board liaison. He recalls, “When raising and lowering them a great minimize the differences in lake adjustments. “I come down to the ed that, since there can be good I was a kid, the dam was nothing deal easier. Holden recalls, “The levels. He described his goal as dam 60 or 70 times on a year like boating weather in early October, more than a cement structure with old gates turned so hard it took maintaining a “Sweet spot, where that, and make, maybe fifty ad- the Lake Association requested planks in it. When you wanted about 90 turns to lower it to win- the levels stay steady, and people justments. On a dry year like this that the drawdown date be moved to lower the water, you pulled a ter level.” don’t see much of any change.” one, I’ve only made about twelve. from Oct. 1 to Oct. 15. Selectmen plank or several to drop the lake For many years Holden kept Holden explains, “This lake My activity is confined to deal- agreed for four out of every five to the desired level. When the first records of the lake level activity, is four miles long, and it forms a ing with high water. Low water years, and determined that on manageable dam was installed (it for his own education, and it was natural basin for the highlands all doesn’t need adjustment.” years ending with a 5 or a 0, draw- had a gate that could be raised included in the Lake Association around it. Ossipee Mountain on The dam is set at a 6-foot. down would begin on October 1, and lowered) it still was a cement Newsletter. The only thing he one side, and the ridges, Deering 6-inch level and Holden works and the level dropped deeper than structure that spanned the open- records now is the date for “ice Ridge, Chadbourne Ridge and to maintain the water level at two the other years, to 3’ 6” instead of ing of the culverts with a mechan- out” and “ice in.” He sends that other highlands all drain down inches below the dam. With a 4’ 6”. This was to give shoreline ically operated gate that would information to a Mr. Stewart at into it from all sides. So when we heavy rain, he may need to low- landowners more time and more be lowered to allow more water the University of Buffalo who get a heavy rain, the lake is being er both gates up to a foot to allow access to their shoreline to do to flow over the top or raised to collects that data from all over the filled for days.” He says the lake for enough runoff to occur. The repairs on those years. On those stop the flow. That was in the 60’s country, and has done so many may not get to its highest level af- levels for summer and winter years, on the following Jan. 1, the and my father Forrest Abbott took years. ter a strong rain, for days. Small seasons were later mandated in gate is adjusted to a level of 4’ 6” care of it much like Don does.”

2ND ANNUAL

Waterboro Photo Day July 12, 2014

PHOTO BY MATT BORS

Waterboro Photo Days PHOTO BY DAVE LOWE PHOTO BY DANIEL HATT PHOTO BY DAVID BARKER PHOTO BY MATT BORS

PHOTO BY HOLLY FORD

PHOTO BY LORI GOULD PHOTO BY JODI JEANNETTE PHOTO BY MATT BORS PHOTO BY MATT BORS

PHOTO BY LINDA HANSCOM PHOTO BY JON GALE PHOTO BY ANN ABALLO

Friday & Saturday, Oct. 9-10 PHOTO BY LINDA MCNAMEE PHOTO BY JON GALE

PHOTO BY JON GALE PHOTO BY SANDRA FORD

PHOTO BY JON GALE PHOTO BY BRIGIT MCCALLUM PHOTO BY DANIEL HATT

Photographers young and old, amateur, pro, are invited to take photos again, PHOTO BY DANIEL HATT

PHOTO BY SANDRA FORD

anywhere in the town of Waterboro on Friday, Oct. 9 and/or Saturday, Oct. 10. PHOTO BY JON GALE PHOTO BY LINDA HANSCOM PHOTO BY BOB OUELLETTE

PHOTO BY JON GALE PHOTO BY JON GALE

Your photo(s) may be posted on the town’s website, the Waterboro Photo Day PHOTO BY SANDRA FORD

PHOTO BY JON GALE

Facebook page, in the Reporter newspaper and may be selected to be part PHOTO BY SANDRA FORD PHOTO BY JON GALE PHOTO BY DAVE LOWE PHOTO BY ELISA VESPA OUELLETTE

PHOTO BY SANDRA FORD

of the mounted display at the town hall. Celebrate our town by documenting PHOTO BY SANDRA FORD PHOTO BY DANIEL FORD Sponsored by Biddeford Savings Bank and supported by the Reporter, Kelley Custom Picture Framing and the Town of Waterboro. a day in the life of Waterboro. Photos can be of people, places, things or PHOTO BY DAVE LOWE PHOTO BY HOLLY FORD PHOTO BY JON GALE PHOTO BY JON GALE PHOTO BY JON GALE activities within the borders of Waterboro. The 2014 Photo Day display can be viewed FOLLOW US AT www.facebook.com/WaterboroPhotoDay at Waterboro Town Hall.

All photos must be Here’s how to participate: taken on Oct. 9 or 10 and submitted by Oct. 17! 1. Take a photo with your camera or smart phone on Friday, Oct. 9 and/or Saturday, Oct. 10 in the town of Waterboro and submit by midnight on Saturday, Oct. 17. 2. Email your photo(s) as a large JPEG (.JPG) fi le to: [email protected] 3. All photos should be accompanied by the photographer’s name for a photo credit, and will become the property of the Town of Waterboro and may be displayed electronically or in printed form. 4. Technical questions can be directed to Kerry DeAngelis (KL Design & Marketing) who is assisting with the project, CALL FOR at 206-5639 or email: [email protected]. ENTRIES! Waterboro Photo Day is sponsored by Biddeford Savings Bank and supported by the Reporter. REPORTER Friday, September 25, 2015 PAGE 13 OBITUARIES

Bruce Arthur Molleur Church, 10 Post Road, in Green- Adeline to work many years at the Sarah Kowalczyk, Jonathan Van- In his spare time, Bill’s hobbies Bruce A. Molleur, 88, of land, NH. (At the intersection of Farmers Home Administration as- Hazinga, Margaret Snell Deer- included gardening, fishing, boat- Keywood Manor in Lyman, died Portsmouth Ave. and Route 15). sisting families to get home loans. ing, Carolyn Snell, Edward Snell, ing and spending time with his peacefully on Sept. 21, 2015 at Committal prayers with military Adeline was a devoted, active Thomas Moulin, Rebekka Snell extended family in Lyman. In his the Kennebunk Nursing and Re- honors will be held at the Green- member of The First Parish Uni- Conley and Gregory Snell. She is younger years, he built and raced habilitation Center. land Cemetery. tarian Universalist Church, 425 also survived by her great grand- stock cars. His first love was his Bruce was born in Norwich, To leave a message of condo- Congress St., Portland, Maine and children, Mary Jordan VanHazin- family and his pride and joy were Connecticut on Sept. 14, 1927 lence for the family, visit www. a member of numerous garden ga, Amy Elizabeth VanHazinga, his grandchildren. Bill was a good the son of Ar- autumngreenfuneralhome.com clubs and civic organizations. She Jack Andrew Benway, William neighbor and friend who enjoyed chie H. and The Autumn Green Funeral and her sister Jo Whetstone chose Hunter Kowalczyk, Brooklyn the simple pleasures in life. He Edith (Lovell) Home, 47 Oak Street, in Alfred First Parish Church as the foun- Elizabeth Conley and the twins, will be missed by all who knew Molleur. Fol- is respectfully handling arrange- dation to raise their nine “kids”. Spencer Lee Bukher-Snell and him. lowing high ments. They alternated driving all nine Trevor Gilmore Bukher-Snell. He is survived by his children, school, Bruce kids to church while the other A service of celebration for Ade- W. Geoffrey Peoples and J. Aly- enlisted into Adeline Jordan stayed home cooking Sunday din- line’s life will be held on Sunday, son Abruzzese; his siblings Rob- the US Navy ner for thirteen – a tremendous Sept. 27 at 2 p.m. at The First Parish ert Peoples Jr., Howard Peoples, Irving Snell commitment from birth through Unitarian Universalist Church, 425 Martha Buono and Allan Peoples; and was Adeline Jordan Irving Snell stricken with Bruce Arthur high school for all nine kids. Congress St., Portland. his daughter-in-law, Jessica Peo- Molleur was born in Portland, Maine on Family was so important to To leave a message of condo- ples and five grandchildren; Sky- rheumatic fe- Aug. 24, 1922, and died peaceful- ver; he was honorably discharged both Jack and Adeline. Christmas lence for the family, visit www. lar, Tristan and Rileigh Peoples; ly Sept. 22, 2015 at The Gorham Eve was always spent with Ade- autumngreenfuneralhome.com Sean Pento and Olivia Abruzzese; in September of 1945. House in Gorham, Maine. Bruce had a long and suc- line’s siblings and their fourteen In lieu of flowers, please make and his ex-wife and friend Judith In her words: “Born August children, rotating to celebrate at donations to her beloved, First Peoples. cessful career at the Portsmouth 24, 1922 (liked even numbers) Naval Shipyard where he was a each house, always including the Parish Church, 425 Congress Per Bill’s request he did not Portland, Maine. Famous Irving Chesse Straws. Street, Portland, Maine 04101 in want to have any funeral services; pipefitter and nuclear inspector. Middle child He was well liked and respected In later years, Jack’s Snell her memory. however there will be a private of three, a sis- family gatherings were always The Autumn Green Funeral remembrance gathering at 169 by his co-workers. Bruce was an ter, Josephine avid private pilot who built his held at their house. Home is respectfully handling ar- Davis Rd. Lyman, ME (Camp) on (deceased), Together with Ruth Johnson, rangements. Oct. 11 at noon for all of his fami- own experimental aircraft and re- a brother, furbished several other planes. He Adeline was an active 4-H Club ly and friends. Francis Ever- Leader for many years. Memorial contributions may also enjoyed puttering around the ett Irving, Jr. William George Peoples house on all kinds of projects. She was known as an expert William (Bill) G. Peoples, 72, be sent to: Love for Ella, www.go- (deceased), cook, providing endless, abundant fundme.com/794r9re8 or South- Bruce was a devoted husband Mother, Glad- of Swetts Lane in Lyman, died on Adeline Jordan family meals often ending with an ern Maine Fish and Game, 30 and father to his two children. He ys Alma Jor- Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. Irving Snell apple pie or her famous Saturday Martin Road, Kittery, ME 03904 took great pride in his children dan, Father, Bill was born in Boston, Mas- and grandchildren and loved fam- Chocolate Cake. Her homemade sachusetts on Feb. 9, 1943, the son To leave a message of condo- Francis Ever- Toll House cookies, preserves lence for his family, visit www. ily get-togethers. Bruce spent his ett Irving. of R. Arthur and M. Helen (Bur- later years living with the “love and pickles were sold at the Snell rell) Peoples. autumngreenfuneralhome.com I lived in Portland on Brewer Family Farm. She was an avid The Autumn Green Funeral of his life,” his wife Ruth. Bruce Street, and in Gorham. I schooled Bill worked in the foundry will be remembered as a quiet and reader and scrabble aficionado. business for 25 years then took Home is respectfully handling ar- in Portland, graduating from She was predeceased by her rangements. generous man who was always Deering High School in 1940. I pride in driving children and adults ready with a kind word and help- husband, John Edward Snell and with special also graduated from Gray’s Port- her siblings, Josephine Alma Ir- ing hand. land Business College in 1942. I needs, as well Obituaries are a His is lovingly survived by his ving Whetstone and Francis Ever- as the elder- was a secretary to two lawyers in ett Irving. She is survived by her FREE service in wife of 64 years, Ruth Elizabeth Portland until I got a job at the US ly, to work (Hurlbert) Molleur; his children, five children, Johanna Snell Spen- and school. In Army Station Hospital on Little cer, John Edward Snell, Jr., wife the Reporter. Cynthia A. Stennett of Gray and Diamond Island. After the war, his semi-re- Steven A. Molleur Greenland, Ramona, Elizabeth Snell Mou- tirement he EMAIL OBITUARY I worked again for a Retirement lin, husband Roland, Peter Al- NH; his favorite grandchildren, Board. I met John Edward Snell worked on a AND PHOTO TO: Rebecca A. Huckins of Gray; den Snell and Christopher Rich- lobster boat at a dance that I attended with my ard Snell, wife Kimberley and William George news@waterboro Benjamin A. Huckins of Kittery; best friend Lenora Bangert (where out of Wells. 9 grandchildren, Lisa Benway, Peoples Sarah A. Molleur and Elizabeth they won a treasured silver dollar reporter.com Y. Molleur both of Greenland, for the spot light dance). I had five NH; his great-grandson, Aiden wonderful children with equally Dedicated Caring Professionals E. Arciga of Gray; and his sister- wonderful spouses. Don’t be sad! in-law, June Hulbert; his nieces, I’ve lived a good, long life.” Joyce and Barbara Hurlbert; and Adeline was the area “stay at We’re here for you when you his nephews, Rob, Jeff and Roy home” Mom, caring for at least Dennett, Craig and Pate need it most Since 1882 Hurlbert. nine children every day after Funeral Homes - Buxton & Saco www.dcpate.com He was predeceased by his school and younger ones during brother, Robert Molleur. the day. Her nieces, Mary Morin Complete Funeral Service A memorial service will be and Judy Cox fondly remember held on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 2 p.m. her warm, comforting hugs. “She Cremation Services at the Community Congregational was the soft touch.” It pleased Spacious facilities with ample parking

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EMPLOYMENT NOTICES INVITATION FOR BIDS Buxton Hannaford The Maine Regional School Unit 57 (OWNER) will receive sealed bids for a new Subsurface Wastewater Disposal System at the Massabesic High School at 88 West Road, Waterboro, Maine. is now hiring! The bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. local time Oct. 5, 2015, No experience necessary. All training provided. and at that time opened publicly and read. Applicants should be at least 18 years old. The work consists of the following: A. Constructing a subsurface stone bed septic system. Weekend availability a must. B. Installing septic tanks. C. Installing force mains and gravity piping. Part time Pharmacy Technician, D. Installing manholes and pump station with associated equipment. E. Installing disposal field inspection wells. F. Erosion and sediment control. Cashier and Deli associates. G. Athletic field restoration (seed and mulching or bid alternative sodding of disturbed areas). Looking for applicants who have food background H. Seeding and mulching disturbed areas not within athletic fields. (deli position). I. System testing and startup. J. Installation of owner-provided pumping control system. Please fill out an application at the A copy of the contract documents for this work may be obtained from the Buxton service desk. office of Sevee & Maher Engineers, Inc., 4 Blanchard Road, P.O. Box 85A, Call 929-1300, Ext. 24 with any questions. Cumberland Center, ME 04021 upon payment of $100 in cash or check (non-refundable), payable to Sevee & Maher Engineers, Inc. Contract documents will be mailed to prospective bidders upon request and receipt of an additional check (non-refundable) for $15 !! WANTED!! EMPLOYMENT made payable to Sevee & Maher Engineers, Inc. Contract documents will be available on, or after, September 21, 2015. Spare bus monitor’s For additional project information, please visit the OWNER website at AND Spare van drivers www.rsu57.org or contact Sevee & Maher Engineers, Inc. at (207) 829-5016. NO CDL REQUIRED • WILL TRAIN The contract documents may be examined during business hours MACHINE at the following locations: Are you retired? OPERATORS Sevee & Maher Engineers, Inc. Would you like to work part time while your children Positions in Sanford 4 Blanchard Rd., Cumberland Center, ME 04021 are in school? Do you have a clean driving record? 2nd shift available. Would you like to make professional drivers’ wages? Must have HS diploma or GED. Temp to hire. HOUSE FOR SALE Interested parties may contact: 207-772-2882 RSU #57 – Transportation Department www.adeccousa.com 207-247-6181 E.O.E LOST & FOUND BUYING OLD ITEMS HARDSCAPE Creating Relationships for Life Lost in Waterboro: Buying Old items AFFORDABLE Apple laptop with STONE WALLS a purple case. Barn & Attic Consultation, Instruction, accumulations. Installation. DEP Certified, If found please Jimmy: 207-450-4163 25+ yrs exp, Sal Adinolfi, Buxton Antique Cape - $169,000 Honest prices paid! call 247-6670. Stone Artisan • 205-6868 Are you looking for a home that has post and beam throughout the house? How about the natural wood floor- FITNESS HOME IMPROVEMENT WANTED ing that has the characteristics of an older home? Homes JUNCTURE Frostwalls, Foundation Repairs, I BUY ANYTHING OLD! built in the 1800’s have such a unique character and have LEARNING CENTER Excavating, Septic Systems, Books, records, furniture, huge open living space. This home has a large eat-in BETTY NELSON Associate Broker, Branch Manager Affordable fun & fitness w/ Drainage, Driveways, Demolition, jewelry, coins, hunting, kitchen and an L-shaped living room with two fireplaces! Coach Lisa for boys & girls ages Landscaping, Building, Carpentry, fi shing, military, art work, Cell: 207-423-8358 Camps Lifted, Sill Repairs. dishes, toys, tools, etc. You will just have to see the pictures...gorgeous! Offi ce: 207-929-3131 1-14. Tumbling FUN!, FUNergy!, 771 Narragansett Trail, Buxton Insured and quality work since 1986. I will come to you with cash. Call Betty Nelson at 423-8358 to set up your showing open gym and more. FMI on TODD ZAGARELLA LTD. Email: [email protected] Facebook or call 318-7685. 207-793-4111 Call John 450-2339 of this property. http://bettynelson.mainelistings.com

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J.R. GERRISH & SONS, LLC. WANTED EXCAVATING CONTRACTORS & SEPTIC SERVICE Junk Cars & Trucks, Scrap Metal We buy the following metals: 867 GORE ROAD, ALFRED, ME 04002 HOURS OF OPERATION: Copper • Brass • Aluminum Cans • Batteries FREE ESTIMATES Scale/Yard: Mon-Fri 8-4, Sat 8-2 • Stainless • Lead • Wire • Aluminum Wheels HONE AX Office: Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 8-3 P 324-4984 • F 324-9499 (with or without tires) • Large amounts of Metal CLOSED SUNDAY • Steel • Appliances • Catalytic Converter Site Work We’ll beat any reasonable Septic Systems Installed C.I.A. SALVAGE offer for complete vehicles. Septic Tanks Pumped Toll Free: 877-456-8608 • 207-793-2022 Systems Inspected JIM GERRISH 366 Sokokos Trail N. • Route 5, Limerick, ME 04048 REPORTER Friday, September 25, 2015 PAGE 15 VISUALIZE & Build Your Dream! Jane Carmichael from Lakeside Realty & Dennis Glover of Glover Construction have teamed up together to bring you QUALITY LAND & HOMES! All lots are confi rmed buildable! Th ey strive to provide excellence in 143 Emery Mills Road, Shapleigh, ME 04076 the management of choosing land; fi nding a package that fi ts your needs 207-850-1099 offi ce • 207-459-4849 cell Shapleigh, Maine and budget; and working with a local mortgage company on your [email protected] www.glover-construction.com construction loan so Dennis can start building your dream home! Customize your package! Buy land and build later, create your own custom home package by picking one of our pre-priced homes or bring your own design (we can price it up for you) and choose the piece of land. We can also build it on your own land! Any of our home choices can be adjusted to suit the quality fi nishes you decide. Our home prices are based upon an average buildable lot. Call to set up a meeting today to discuss building your dream home.

HOME CHOICES LAND CHOICES VIEWS BEAUTIFUL LOG CABIN with master bedroom suite has an NEWFIELD Beautiful wooded lot, additional bedroom and ad- minutes from NH 5.7 acres for ditional bathroom, a kitchen, $55,000 and open concept dining and NEWFIELD Beautiful wooded lot, great room! It also has an en- buildable 2+ acre lot minutes closed porch. Gorgeous pine from NH for $25,000 vaulted ceiling in the great LEBANON 15 acres abutting Wall- room and full basement. Pric- ingford Pond in Berwick; lot has 3 ing starts at $192,834. buildable acres $55,000 SPRINGVALE 8.5 acre wooded lot HUNTSMAN CABIN has a with babbling brook $57,900 ROW SQUARE POND full farmer’s porch. Rooms in- ACTON 5.1 acre wooded lot with clude a bedroom, bunkroom, 525’ on the Salmon Falls River bathroom, kitchen, and liv- $33,000 ing room. Pricing starts at SPRINGVALE 1.91 acre wooded $154,686 with a full base- corner lot in a private cul-de-sac ment. subdivision $35,000 ACTON .36 acre cleared lot with SPECTACULAR RANCH with 2 car garage. Open concept ROW to Loon Pond $29,000 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with SHAPLEIGH two .59 acre wooded granite counters in the kitch- back lots both with ROW to Square en and bathrooms. Kitchen Pond one is for $52,900 and the and living room will have other is for $55,000 GREAT EAST LAKE vaulted pine ceilings. A farm- ACTON 5.5 acre wooded lot with er’s porch for enjoying the 175’ of waterfront on the 2nd ba- views of your front yard, as sin of Great East Lake $133,300 well as, a deck and screened porch for enjoying your back yard. Pricing starts at $297,900. LEBANON 29 acre level wooded lot on the Berwick line for easy commuting $124,500 QUAINT CAPE with a kitchen, dining area, living room, half NEWFIELD 25 acres on Gile Moun- bath, and master bedroom tain. Breath taking views from var- suite on the fi rst fl oor. Pricing ious vantage points $95,000 starting at $241,125 for a fi n- ACTON 60 wooded acres with a ished 1st fl oor and unfi nished 4 x 4 road throughout property 2nd fl oor. To fi nish off the $129,900 GILE MOUNTAIN 2nd fl oor with 2 bedrooms LEBANON .46 acres with a camp- and an additional bath pric- er and ROW to Spaulding Pond ing starts at $266,912. $49,000

SIMPLISTIC RANCH with one car garage, 2 bedrooms, 1 OTHER LAND bath, a foyer, an open concept kitchen/living room. It includes AVAILABLE: a small front MOXIE GORE 53 acres with 659’ porch and a on Black Brook Pond $135,000 back deck. Pric- BURLINGTON 3.75 acres with 300’ ing starting at on Eskutassis Lake $60,000 $198,738 for a daylight base- ALFRED 3 acres interior lot on ROW SPAULDING POND ment. Tweed Brook no power building on lot $33,000 Call 459-4849 and start customizing your package today! PAGE 16 Friday, September 25, 2015 REPORTER

RESIDENTIAL • LAND • WATERFRONT • MULTI-UNITS • COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES

NEW LISTING! SANFORD:ANFORD ExpansiveE i ranchh isi setupt withith an accessory apartment NEW LISTING! or home offi ce space! Oversized 2-car garage with a fi nished fl oor NEWFIELD: (near Shapleigheighl line)ine) - BeBeautifullyautifully maintainedmaintained above, fi nished walkout basement, and one fl oor main living make 7-room 1850 farmhouse with detached 2-car garage with unfi n- this a unique living area that would accommodate a variety of family ished room over and an additional detached oversized 1-car ga- needs. Open concept living, dining, and kitchen make it a great rage has all you could possibly need. Gorgeous 3.4 acre lot offers 143 Emery Mills Rd., Rt. 109, Shapleigh, ME 04076 • 207-850-1099 space for entertaining and family gatherings. This home has a bath- apple trees, pear trees, lawn, woods and privacy. Quaint eat-in room on all 3 levels. In addition to the main kitchen, the basement kitchen recently updated. Wood stove located in the living room. Located in the same building as Lakeside Sport & Marine and above the garage have kitchen areas as well. $279,000 First fl oor bath with washer/dryer recently updated. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms. Generator hookup and deck off the back. $215,000 NEW LISTING!

NEWFIELD: New to the Market! 3 bedroom home with 1.5 acres and a 2-car garage. Rustic interior and wood stove hook up. Only $125,000 SHAPLEIGH: Lovely cape on private road with 2 acres, pri- vate driveway with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. Also has a 20' x 24' building once a residence now a workshop. $179,900

Sherry James Karen Cudworth Jane Carmichael Sales Agent Broker/Owner Sales Agent Cell: 207-206-4835 Cell: 207-206-2950 Cell: 207-459-4849 mylakesiderealtysaj mylakesiderealty mylakesiderealtyjmc @yahoo.com @yahoo.com @yahoo.com WILSON LAKE: Cute cottage with beautiful sandy bottom, right of way, across the street to Wilson Lake, has 2 bedrooms, 2-car garage with overfl ow apartment above, wood fl oors and deck. $169,900 SQUARE POND’s one and only Treasure Island! Hop on- board the Island Queen and head to “The Beach” where you will walk a little ways to this cottage, 3 bedrooms, deck, new- er septic, and a spot on the dock for you boat. Only $149,900

“ACTON RIVIERA” the views are breath-taking! 3 bedroom, SPRINGVALE: 6 room, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath New Englander waterfront home on Loon Pond. Gradual sandy beach. New with detached 2-car garage, screened in front porch and walk roof, stove, and bathtub, newer toilets, new furnace and well up attic. Newly gutted and renovated with hardwood and tile SANFORD MULTI UNIT: 4 units all rented, making money. - updates should not be needed. Unique home has built-ins, fl ooring. New appliances. Move in ready. This is quite the fi nd DUPLEX IN BERWICK: Investors take notice, this is a 3 car garage, corner lot, Investors take notice! $149,900. 1 bedroom has separate area for offi ce or small sitting area, in a quaint little neighborhood. Close to area schools, town money maker, currently rented 2 unit located in-town Ber- Call for your showing today. additional storage. 258 East Shore Drive. $243,700 shopping and NH. Motivated seller. $139,900 wick. Call for a showing today! $129,000

ONLY $250,000 ESTES LAKE! SANFORD:SANFORD WasW $299,00! $299 00! Now a huge deal at $250,000! 2 acres over 300 feet of pris- tine waterfront on Estes Lake, alarm system, auto on gener- ator, new heat pump, 4 bay garage, beautiful new kitchen with granite counter tops. CALL FOR YOUR VIEWING TODAY!

LOON POND!

ACTON: Why pay rent when you can buy this two bedroom LEBANON: Mobile home on 4.5 acres, has some privacy, SANFORD: Mobile Home Park on a dead end street is mobile home with a detached garage and shed (with attic great place for growth, not far from shopping ,newer sep- 14x52 Mobile home with many updates including new roof space above) on .39 acres? It has a ROW to Loon Pond. Call tic, large shed for storage, blueberry bushes and cranberry shingles in July of 2015. Cute as a bug! 2 Bedrooms large for your showing today this home could be yours for $60,000 SANFORD: Adorable Cape in a well-established neigh- bog, addition on the back. Call for your showing $120,000 shed for storage, Call for your viewing today! $21,000 borhood, corner lot, 1 car garage, 2 lg. bedrooms, 3-sea- son porch, beautiful gardens, paved driveway, new roof, fresh paint, turnkey, move-in condition. All for $150,000

LEBANON SPAULDING POND: This land is priced to sell. It has a camper and camper setup (septic, well, and electric) on almost 1/2 acre only 800’ from beach rights on Spaulding ACTON: Rebuilt from the ground up this 8 room, 3 bedroom, WATERBORO: A year round camp on Lake Sherburne with Pond (aka Indian Lake). It is waiting for you to sit on your deck TO BE BUILT on Indian Village in Shapleigh, 3 bedrooms 3 bath home has 3 fl oors of fun! Most rooms offer views of and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the area. Whether you gorgeous sunset views. $187,500 Loon Pond and you can also enjoy Loon Pond through the 2 baths 2 car garage with screen room, farmers porch and want to relax at the beach, kayak, boat, canoe, or just get right of way to Square Pond. All for $434,300 use of your ROW! Each fl oor has a unique great room for away from it all this land has it all. Why not enjoy the camper entertaining. On .388 acres - additional acreage available. while you contemplate whether you want to build or replace $255,000 the camper with a mobile home. Has 2 parking areas. $49,000 Call today for your FREE opinion of value!