Crime in Maine Decreased 9.3 Percent During 2018, According to Mobility Worldwide, an Inter- the Maine Department of Public National Humanitarian Christian Safety

ACTON • ALFRED • BUXTON • CORNISH • HOLLIS • LIMERICK • LIMINGTON • LYMAN • NEWFIELD • SANFORD/SPRINGVALE • SHAPLEIGH • WATERBORO FREE COMMUNITY NEWSPAP EVERY YOUR ER THURSDAY! www.waterbororeporter.com Locally owned & independently operated VOLUME 17, ISSUE 43 PO Box 75, North Waterboro, ME 04061 • 247-1033 • [email protected] THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019 Crime in Mobility Worldwide’s Maine 80,000th cart Crime in Maine decreased 9.3 percent during 2018, according to Mobility Worldwide, an inter- the Maine Department of Public national humanitarian Christian Safety. It is the seventh consecu- charity that builds specialized tive year that crime has dropped wheelchair-carts for those living in Maine for a total decline during in the developing world, recently the past seven years of 56.1%. celebrated the 25th anniversary of Crime dropped 8.2% in 2017, its founding by handcrafting Mo- 8.7% in 2016, 7.1% in 2015, 13% bility Cart number 80,000. The in 2014, 8.3% in 2013, and 1.5% commemorative Mobility Cart in 2012. was made with parts provided by “Maine has traditionally been the 21 affiliate locations through- one of the safest states in the out the US, including one located country and members of law en- in Waterboro, behind the Massa- forcement truly appreciate the besic Lions Club Regional Med- strong partnerships we have in ical Center building, Waterboro. our communities that have led The organization celebrated its to a seventh straight year of de- 25th anniversary during its annu- clining crime rates,” said Public al conference which was held in Safety Commissioner Michael Austin, Texas on Sept. 26-28. Sauschuck. “Our core mission Mobility Worldwide first be- remains focused on developing gan as the P.E.T. Mobility Project trust and relationships with all of in 1994. Over 80,000 Mobility our residents to include a special Carts have been distributed in emphasis on the victims we serve. Olivia Belanger had a blast climbing up on Carroll’s big pink cement mixer at the Touch-a-Truck event 104 countries since its founding. While we’ve seen consistent re- held in Limerick on Oct. 19. Below is Jerry Cote and his Chevy Street Rod with Paulie Rummery. Carts are built at one of 26 pro- ductions in crime in recent years, PHOTOS BY C.J. PIKE duction facilities throughout the I believe the workload of our first United States, Sierra Leone and responders has actually increased Zambia, Africa. Carts are donated as we continue to staff the front Truckin’ for a good cause to distribution partners who han- lines of various public health cri- dle the shipping, importation and ses. My thanks go out to all our By C.J. Pike members. Although, it is geared The Carrolls had a flat bed, assessment of beneficiaries and public safety professionals and mostly towards the children, I their pink cement mixer and then given free of charge to those partners for the work they do on The Limerick Newfield Lions could see that the adults were others from their local business. in need. Mobility Worldwide (an our behalf,” Sauschuck said. Club hosted their annual Touch-a- enjoying it, too, as kids and their Members of the Newfield Fire initiative of PET International, Only two crime categories had Truck event on Saturday, Oct. 19, parents climbed all over the big Department were there with their Inc), is a tax-exempt 501 (C) (3) increases in 2018, simple assaults with over 200 people attending. trucks. old forestry truck Bertha. There NGO/charity. and homicides. Adult arrests also This was their 13th year of Judy LePage was there with were also fire trucks from - Lim Most of the funds to support increased, but every other crime hosting it to give back to the her grandson Jackson LePage, erick, ambulances, construction this program are donated by the number went down. community, that is so generous in and they both climbed right up trucks, well drillers, a stump Maine State District Lions Clubs. Simple assaults reported an giving all year long. Su Cartisa- into the cab of one of the big grinder, and tow trucks – about 26 The Waterboro affiliate has man- increase of 4.7 percent in 2018 no was chairperson of the annual trucks, with no problems at all. trucks in all. ufactured over 300 of these carts (9,972 assaults were reported event, and several Lions mem- Jerry Cote was there showing The Lions were also collect- and has shipped them to organiza- compared to 9,527 in 2017). bers were there also, cooking off his ‘sweet little ride,’ a clas- ing for the White Cane Fund, to tions in under developed countries There were 23 homicides hamburgers and hot dogs, selling sic 1948 Chevy Streetrod pick support the Iris Network, to raise all over the world for distribution. during 2018, compared to 21 in baked goods, coffee, cocoa, pop- up truck, that was in cherry con- money for the visually impaired. They get support from the other 2017. Of the 23 homicides, nine corn, and helping out in any way dition. He was talking with the The Lions accept old glasses and Maine Lions Clubs who provides were domestic violence related possible. Hannaford driver Paulie Rum- donations. They also were collect- monetary support as well as some The violent crime categories The event was held in the In- mery, who drove a Hannaford ing for Stuff the Bus, giving all of the components used to build of rape, domestic assault, rob- dustrial Park in Limerick and it semi-truck with a 53’ trailer to the the proceeds from that to the Faith the carts, as well as donations, bery and aggravated assault went was busy all day, according to the event. Christian Church in Limerick. which can be sent to: Maine Li- down in 2018. ons PET Project, 813 Main Street, Rape incidents virtually were Box D, Waterboro, ME 04087. unchanged, with one less rape reported in 2018 compared to 2017, a drop of 0.2%. There were 447 rapes reported in 2018 and 448 rapes in 2017. Rape numbers increased in the three prior years. The Director of the Maine Coali- tion Against Sexual Assault, Eliz- abeth Ward Saxl said, “The number of rapes represent significant trauma our fellow Mainers have endured. And yet, according the Muskie School’s Maine Crime Vic- timization Survey, we know that an estimated 14,000 Mainers will Presentation of the commemo- experience this crime each year, rative 80,000th mobility cart. indicating that the vast majority of The Maine Lions painted on the rear of the cart. (Continued on page 4) COURTESY PHOTO PAGE 2 Thursday, October 24, 2019 REPORTER Community Calendar BIRTHS

Crockfest Chili & Chowder Cook- where it’s from, she’ll share why it’s TRUNK OR TREAT at Lake- UPCOMING EVENTS Off Challenge on Saturday, Nov. 2 important for happiness and she’ll side Community Church will have from 5 to 7 p.m. This Fall Fundraiser teach how to create and embrace it decorated trunks, hot chocolate FALL BOOK AND BAKE will be held at the Acton Town Hall, in your life this winter and beyond. and cider, popcorn, candy and SALE on Saturday, Oct. 26 from non-candy items. Join them for the 35 H Road. You can enter your spe- Walk away with new insights and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 187 East Main fun on Sunday, Oct. 27 from 4 to 6 cial recipe of Chili or Chowder for ideas that will help you create a sim- Street, East Waterboro. There will p.m. at 1248 Sokokis Trail, North $20 while having the opportunity pler, more joy-filled life. Registra- be baked goods for sale as well as a Waterboro. to represent your business, organi- tion not required. Event is free and 50/50 Raffle. They are also collect- TRUNK OR TREAT at the zation, or family heritage with that open to the public. Waterboro Public ing nonperishable food items for Waterboro Farmers Market at 6 Old special recipe you’ve been keeping Library is located at 187 Main St., Alfred Road on Monday, Oct. 28 the Waterboro Food Pantry from Henry William Bilbrey secret. You could also WIN $50 cash East Waterboro. For more informa- from 2 to 6 p.m. Join them for their Oct. 21-26; donations of food such was born on Aug. 25 at Maine if it’s voted the best! Or, you can tion, call 247-3363 or visit the web- last market of the season. Candy and as stuffing mix, gravy and cran- Medical Center weighing 7 come eat and judge all the delicious homemade goodies will be handed site waterborolibrary.org. Events are pounds, 5 ounces. His parents berry sauce are especially needed. out by vendors. There will be Best recipes for $5. For more information free and open to the public. are Hayley and John W. Bil- The library will also deduct up to Vendor Costume and Best Kid Cos- call 636-2781, emailactonpublib@ CHAIR YOGA is being of- brey of North Waterboro. Ma- $3 towards fines owed, $1 per item tume contests with kids crafts and gmail.com or visit: www.acton.lib. fered at the Waterboro Public Li- ternal grandparents are Bar- donated to the pantry. If you would bobbing for apples. Volunteers who me.us. Like us on Facebook too! brary on Tuesday, Nov. 12 from bara and Samuel B. Kelley of like to volunteer, donate books, or would like to come, decorate their The Waterborough Historical So- 2:30-3:15 p.m. Cindy Simon, Biddeford; and Lou and Lynne bake for the sale, call 247-3363 trunk and help pass out candy are ciety will have its annual HOLIDAY M.A., NCC, RMT will teach you Belanger of Biddeford. Pater- FREE RABIES CLINIC Sat- welcome and should contact the FAIR & SILENT AUCTION at the stretches, yoga positions, tai chi nal grandparents are Allison urday, Oct. 26 from 9 am - Noon Farmers market by email at water- Grange Hall, 31 West Road, South exercises, and deep breathing and John A. Bilbrey of Bidd- at the Lyman Town Hall, 11 South [email protected]. Waterboro on Saturday, Nov. 9 from while you are seated in a chair or eford. Waterboro Road, Lyman. Donations 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Check out the craft- standing using a chair for support are encouraged. Open to dogs and ers on two floors offering a variety of if needed. This program is great cats that are 12 weeks or older. All items and break for lunch available for seniors and people wanting to BUSINESS NEWS pets must be leashed or in a carrier. downstairs. Purchase a goodie at the get back in shape, and anyone with To receive a three-year vaccine you bake sale and bid on a bargain in the physical limitations or any sort of must bring your pet’s previous rabies Hannaford Helps huge silent auction featuring items chronic health issues. Registration certificate or vet records with you. and gift cards donated by local mer- is required and can be done by Schools celebrates 20 Otherwise your pet will receive a chants. For a unique gift for someone email librarian@waterborolibrary. years of giving back one-year vaccine. Sponsored by the who enjoys local history, peruse the org or by calling the library at 247- Animal Welfare Society. For more Hannaford Supermarkets is table of society merchandise. FMI, 3363. Events are free and open to PETE SEEGER’S “THE information, call 292-2424. pleased to announce the return contact Jim Carll at 247-5878 or the public. ROCK CONCERT Saturday, INCOMPLEAT FOLK of its Hannaford Helps Schools [email protected]. Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. the Arts Center at SINGER” A Canadian Trib- program for its 20th season. Now FALL FAIR Crossroads United 8 Hancock Avenue in Hiram presents ute to an American Hero With through Nov. 30, shoppers can Methodist Church Womens’ Group Email acoustic rock song stylist Joel Cage Mark Hellman – Nov. 17, 3 to help local schools meet fundrais- will be having their annual Fall Fair news@waterboro in concert. BYOB. Adult $10 and 4:30 p.m. at Saco River The- ing goals by purchasing special- on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to reporter.com ly marked items in Hannaford children cost $5. atre, 29 Salmon Falls Road, 1 p.m. A live auction will begin at stores. FALL RUMMAGE SALE Oct. Bar Mills. Tickets are $15. 1 p.m. with a pre-auction time from “Educators in our local 26 at Christ Church, Kennebunk, 6 ONGOING EVENTS Reservations call 929-6472 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. There will be a schools are already going above Dane Street, 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Fall crafts, jewelry, baked goods & can- MONDAY WRITERS at the or www.sacorivertheatre.org. and beyond, and we’re proud that and winter clothing, linens, house- dy, re-gifting table and toy table. Waterboro Public Library, first A rollicking, tumultuous, Hannaford Helps Schools can hold items, children’s items, fab- Muffins and coffee will be available. Monday of every month (when triumphant sing-along mu- provide those educators addition- rics and yarn, craft supplies, books Come and browse or bid on auction the library is open) 6-8 p.m. All sical memoir in 2 acts, this al support in expanding the op- and puzzles, recreation and holiday portunities available to students,” items the family and friends! Do writers are welcome. Bring a quintessentially Canadian items. short piece to read and discuss. creation pays tribute to cele- said Ericka Dodge, spokesperson your shopping early! Crossroads is for Hannaford. CALLING ALL QUILTERS! POETRY WORKSHOP, brated American folksinger, located at the corner of Rt 202 and Each store features more than The Evergreen Quilt Guild will meet Limerick Public Library, 2nd Grammar Road in Sanford and is social activist and environ- 1,500 eligible products on its on Monday, Oct. 28 from 6-9 p.m., Thurs. of every month at 6:30-8 handicap accessible and plenty of mentalist, Pete Seeger, told in shelves. For every four participat- at St. David’s Episcopal Church, p.m. All poets from beginners to parking. FMI call 324-4750. his own words and featuring ing products purchased, a shopper Route 1, two miles south of Ken- advanced are invited to bring an BUSY ANGELS’ CRAFT 29 favorite songs from his will receive three “School Dol- nebunk Village. Evergreen Quilters original poem to discuss. FAIR Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. early years (1935-70). On lars” that they can then donate in- usually meet the 4th Monday of each WEEKLY YOGA CLASS- Variety of Crafters, Baked Goods, its very first tour to the US! store to the school of their choice. month except July and December, ES Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 White Elephant Items, Lobster Stew Originally produced by the A list of participating schools can and the 3rd Monday of May. New- p.m. at Soldiers Memorial Li- be found here. & Corn Chowder. Scarborough Free Other Guys Theatre Co., Vic- comers are always brary Arts Center, 8 Hancock Additionally, Hannaford will Baptist Church, 55 Mussey Road, ALFRED MASONS HAL- Ave., Hiram. toria, BC, Canada, 2015. award $1,000 to the school that Scarborough. LOWEEN BLOOD DRIVE at Al- SUNDAY SERVICES of The “...a beacon on the hori- raises the most funds in each EMBRACING HYGGE for fred Masonic Hall, 165 Waterboro Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day zon that calls out to our better community. Simple, Joy-Filled Living at Wa- Road, Alfred on Oct. 31 from 12 Saints - 9 to 11 a.m. at 25 Westview selves to respond, to act...this Money raised will support terboro Public Library on Tuesday, needs designated by individual to 5 p.m. Donors are encouraged to Drive, Sanford or 10 a.m. to noon show, an old-style hootenan- Nov. 12 from 6-7 p.m. Have you at 15 Smith Lane, Saco. schools, including things like new schedule an appointment to avoid ny...you’ll thank yourself for heard the term “hygge” and won- TOPS is a weight loss support computers, musical instruments, waiting times. Scheduled Donors taking it in.” - BrokenLegRe- dered what it is? Do you need a group that meets every Wednesday sports gear, field trips or play- have priority versus walk-ins howev- views (Vancouver, BC) fresh perspective on how to enjoy from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. in the lower ground equipment. er Walk in’s are accommodated! Call “ ...Hellman shines...I and savor the winter season? If so, level of the Springvale Public Li- In its 20 years, Hannaford Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767. can’t remember a play that join Simple Living Coach & Con- brary. Meetings are open to all. For Helps Schools has raised more CHILI & CHOWDER COOK- sultant, Lisa Luken for this program. more information, contact group had me singing along so than $12 million for schools in OFF The Acton Public Library in- New England and New York. Lisa will illustrate what hygge is and leader Linda Rose at lrose4180@ much.” - Georgia Straight vites you to join us at our 5th Annual yahoo.com or 676-9063. (Vancouver, BC)

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Museum To Celebrate Maine’s Statehood When the Alfred Historical Committee met this last week, what the theme of next year’s exhibit should be was discussed. We have had a gamut of themes. Channel 6 Morning Anchor, Sharon Rose Vaznis, left, presents “Make Mine Music” was popu- Patty Roux Hambleton with a trophy at the Harvest Dance. lar with the kids. “The Wedding PHOTO BY JOANNE BARGIONI March” was especially enjoyed by young people. Toys? Foods? Alfred industries which was this year’s theme wasn’t as popular as Volunteer honored anticipated. Then Bruce Tucker mentioned our bicentennial year. at harvest dinner It will be 200 years since Maine she met Heidi Sampson, a mem- became a state. And that is some- By Joanne Bargioni ber of the the Maine House of thing to celebrate. The committee Matt Leach of the Alfred Fire Department explained some fire Representatives District 21, at a concurred. safety rules to youngsters at Alfred Elementary School last Thanksgiving Day may be al- Monday, when the Fire Department visited the school. local store and spoke to her of this On the Centennial Year, most a month away, but feeding PHOTO BY ALLISON WILLIAMS problem and how it bothered her (1920) there was a reenactment the hungry is a year long need. that the food was being wasted. of John Holmes’ return to Alfred. The York County Shelter Program display and most creative family Sampson brought the problem to I believe he came in style after Parish Church Food Pantry held it’s annual fund- costume. The fifth grade will be The Grief Support Group at the Legislature and they created his sojourn in Washington, where raiser Harvest Dance and silent holding a bake sale during the Alfred Parish Church will be held the bill LD 541 also called An Act he served as a senator. His wife auction at the Elks Lodge in San- event. This will take the place on Monday afternoons at 1 p.m. to Reduce Food Waste in Schools. and daughter were here to greet ford on Saturday, Oct. 19 to ben- of the Halloween Stroll of other in Conant Chapel. This is an open The bill went through quickly and him at the Holmes mansion, “the efit people in need of a Thanks- years. There will be another free group and for more information on June 3 the bill became law. The Bow and Arrow House”. All the giving Food Basket. Ten years family event late in the spring of call the church at 324-3841. plans to distribute the food is still participants have passed away ago Patty Roux Hambleton and 2020. The Bible Study Group is the a work in progress. but it is well-remembered. There volunteers at YCSP Food Pantry Thursday, Oct. 31 is Charac- first and third Wednesday of the Aside from volunteering at the are several photos in the museum, got together and decided to put ter Dress-Up Day to help cele- month, from 7 to 8 p.m. in Conant YCSP Food Pantry, Hambleton and probably more can be found. on a dance to raise funds for the brate literacy. It will be during Chapel. The Noonings Group has also volunteered at the Maine Anyone who has memories of food pantry. Hambleton has been C.A.R.E. time with students is on Wednesdays at noon, also Children’s Cancer Program along that occasion (yes, we recall it spearheading this Benefit every dressing up like their favorite in the chapel. Members bring a with her husband, Rick. She has was very long ago) might be will- year and announced this year may character in a book. Rules say no lunch. appeared as the Easter Bunny at ing to update the committee on be her last. After organizing this weapons, blood or gory outfits. The monthly free supper will both Notre Dame Church in Al- how the day was celebrated. fundraiser for the last 10 years Outfits should be safe, and stu- be Monday, Oct. 28 with a menu fred and with the Shapleigh Rec- Holmes had a lot to do with Hambleton feels she would like to dents should bring the book from including a variety of pasta dishes reation Committee at the Easter Maine’s statehood. Hearsay re- spend more time with her family, which the character was taken. from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Egg Hunt. ports it was originally his sug- especially the grandchildren. The 25th annual Holiday Craft This year at the Harvest Dance gestion that we call it “Maine”. Hambleton annually solicits Fair held at the elementary school Hambleton was honored with a Columbia had been another sug- Town Hall local businesses to make a dona- will be Nov. 23 and 24 from 9 Certificate of Appreciation for gestion – we’re glad that one was The Alfred Planning Board tion and in turn she places these a.m. to 3 p.m. Applications are all her years of volunteering for voted down! will hold a public hearing at Town items in a silent auction at the now available at the school. The the Food Pantry and a fleece vest The museum has bound cop- Hall to review a land use permit Harvest Dance. All proceeds cost is $15 per table, with a lim- decorated with the YCSP logo. ies of his letters, and those of his application to expand a use sub- are donated to the York County it of two tables and reservations Hambleton thanked everyone daughter and others in the family, mitted by Central Maine Power. Shelter Program Food Pantry, 5 may be made for one day or both for this honor but insisted that the which will be a good resource. This is available for review at Swetts Bridge Road, Alfred. This days. There will be no setup for success of the Harvest Dance was We hope next year’s Alfred Fes- the code enforcement office. The is an event that raises thousands crafters on Friday, just Saturday due to the team effort of many tival will also focus on Maine’s hearing is at 7 p.m. on Monday, of dollars. Around 100 people and Sunday only, at 6:30 a.m. For people. It could not have been statehood. Nov. 4. paid a donation to attended the further information call Janice The Alfred Registrar of Voters dance. Mike Ouellette supplied possible without the businesses Staples at 247-1034. will be available to register voters the music as DJ/Gratitude and is who donated the gifts and prizes, School activities and for the Nov. 5 election Monday also the co-ordinator of the YCSP her husband and family who have Holiday Fair Keywood Manor through Thursday. Bring physical food pantry. supported her in all her efforts, This past Monday the Alfred Saturday, Nov. 2 is the date street address, and ID such as val- Hambleton, who works as an and the volunteers who gave tire- and Sanford Fire Departments of the Keywood Manor Activi- id Maine driver’s license. Check Educational Technician for RSU lessly of their time and expertise. visited the Alfred Elementary ties Council Craft and Bake Sale, at Town Hall for if uncertain #57, is no stranger to social issues Before the ceremony ended School to demonstrate what to do from 8:30 to 2, at 85 Pools Cross- when office is open. and as a member of Massabesic one more surprise was in store for in case of a fire. Josh Walls wore ing Road. This will include a quilt The State Referendum will High School’s student account- Hambleton. As a long time fan of his full protective regalia worn raffle and raffle of donated items be Tuesday, Nov. 5 in Conant ability staff, she became aware of Channel 6 News Center Maine when entering a burning build- from each of the crafters, plus a Chapel from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The unopened packages of food going Morning Report Anchor, Sharon ing and the various parts of his 50/50 drawing. Lunch will be Town Clerk’s office will be closed to waste. The students had a gov- Rose Vaznis, it was arranged by costume were explained. Every available for purchase. For more during that time. ernment food plan established that a mutual friend that Vaznis would youngster was given a shiny red info call Mollie Gibbons at 459- The Alfred Festival Tee shirts required them to purchase certain present Hambleton with a trophy fire helmet, the Sanford “smoke 5167 or email the council, activi- are available at Town Hall. They pre- packaged foods. Hambleton commemorating Hambleton’s house” was present, and the chil- tiescouncil @gmail.com. are bright green and cost $10. noticed that a large portion of stu- involvement with the food pan- dren listened attentively as it was dents were throwing away some try. Totally surprised at Vaznis’s explained you DO NOT HIDE IN of the food they did not want to presence and through laughter and A CLOSET if there is a fire but Read the REPORTER online at eat, but were required to take. She tears she accepted her award and get out as soon as you can. It was wanted to find a way to use this humbly thanked all who made the an impressive method of learning www.waterbororeporter.com uneaten food. Serendipitously, Harvest Dance a success. fire safety. This Friday will be Apprecia- tion Day for the bus drivers who WAYNE LARIVIERE, DMD will probably be receiving many KASPRZAK cards. INSURANCE GENERAL DENTIST The one dance of the year, a Monster Mash Family Dance, ASSOCIATES, INC. Call Today 247-3511 will be this Friday, Oct. 25, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for Alfred Elemen- Auto • Home • Life • Business • Health tary students, families and staff Welcoming New Patients only. There will be a prize for the We Offer Massabesic Regional Medical Center Insurance 247-4959 ® most creative costume, classroom Plans CareCredit Route 202, Waterboro, ME Low Monthly accepted. RTE. 5 • NO. WATERBORO, ME 04061 www.drldmd.com Payment Plans PAGE 4 Thursday, October 24, 2019 REPORTER

CRIME IN MAINE compared to 3,316 incidents re- year. The numbers are based on ported in 2017). Burglaries have (Continued from page 1) reported crimes from local, county NEWFIELD BRIEFS decreased for seven consecutive and state law enforcement agen- years. survivors are not reporting to law cies. The UCR statistics show • Larceny-theft decreased 8% C.J. Pike enforcement. We must contin- that 19,773 crime index offenses (14,688 incidents reported in 2018 [email protected] ue to work to create systems that were reported to police agencies compared to 15,968 incidents in 793-8760 effectively respond to all victims during 2018 compared to 21,803 2017). Larceny-thefts also have who come forward before we can during 2017 for an overall crime decreased seven years in a row. Drug Take- expect reports to law enforcement rate decrease of 9.3%. Last camp out of the • Motor Vehicle Thefts de- to truly reflect what’s happening in The 19,773 crimes reported creased 2% in 2018 with 776 ve- season for Troop #329 our communities.” in 2018 represent a crime rate of hicles stolen compared with 792 in Scout Troop #329 will be at Back Day Domestic violence assaults de- 14 offenses per 1,000 people in 2017. Camp Nutter in Acton for this creased 11.5% in 2018 (3,699 in- Maine. That number compares to • Arson saw a 23.5% decrease weekend, Saturday and Sunday, cidents reported in 2018 compared the national crime rate of 28 of- in 2018. (104 reported arsons in Oct. 26 and 27. to 4,178 incidents in 2017). This fenses per 1,000 population. Oct. 26 2018 compared to 136 reported The troop will be there for was the sixth year in a row that The total number of adults in 2017). Estimated property loss Beaver Day, to clean up around National Prescription Drug domestic assault decreased. The summoned or cited by police in- caused by arson during 2018 was the camp grounds and camp out Take-Back Day aims to pro- Executive Director of the Maine creased for 2018 for the first time just over $2.1 million. overnight, according to troop vide a safe, convenient, and Coalition to End Domestic Vi- in a decade, while juvenile arrests Crime in the rural areas in 2018 leader Joe Iannazzo. responsible means of disposing olence, Francine Garland Stark decreased for the sixth straight decreased 13.3%, and crimes in prescription drugs, while also said, “Domestic violence resource year. cities and towns dropped 8.2%. educating the general public centers in Maine have not experi- Adult arrests increased 1.3% Halloween dance with In the rural areas, patrolled about the potential for abuse of enced any reduction in demand for in 2018, (37,809 arrests reported DJ Reggie by State Police, Sheriff’s offices, medications. For the first time, service, and over 14,000 people in 2018 compared to 37,337 ar- Get ready for the Halloween Fire Marshals and the Maine Drug collection sites will accept vap- reached out for help in 2018. The rests for 2017). Juveniles arrested Dance, which will be held on Enforcement Agency, agencies re- ing devices and associated sub- number of domestic violence as- or summoned decreased by 6.6% Saturday, Oct. 26, from 7 p.m. to ported a 13.3% decrease in report- stances. saults gives an incomplete picture in 2018 (2,852 arrests reported in midnight. DJ Reggie will spin the ed crimes. The two rural crimes At a previous Take-Back because most victims do not reach 2018 compared to 3,055 juveniles tunes, and it is a BYOB dance. that increased in 2018 were rape Event in April 2019, federal, out to the criminal justice system arrested in 2017). The dance is $10 per person and and simple assaults. Rapes report- state, and local government for intervention. Many times, the The value of property sto- you must be 21 or over to attend. ed in the rural areas saw a 1.8% entities took back 937,443 coercive, controlling behavior that len during 2018 was reported Proceeds will benefit Scout Troop increase (114 incidents reported in pounds of unused, expired, or characterizes domestic abuse does as $17,487,762 compared to #329. 2018 compared to 112 rape inci- unwanted drugs at more than not involve behavior that meets the $17,384,220 reported in 2017. Po- dents in 2017). Assaults in the rural 6,200 locations across the definition of a crime, though the lice recovered $4,689,269 in stolen areas say a 4.9% increase (2,680 Holiday Craft Fair United States. Over the course result can be devastating and have property in 2018 for a recovery rate victims were assaulted in 2018 and of the program, 11,816,393 life-long impact.” of 26.8%. coming soon 2,556 victims in 2017). The annual Holiday Craft Fair pounds of prescription drugs The Maine Coalition to End The crime rate for violent crime Urban crimes, from communi- will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9 have been safely collected Domestic Violence phone number in Maine continues to be one of- ties with local police departments, and Sunday, Nov. 10, at the his- across the country, including is 866-834-HELP(4357) or www. fense per 1,000 population com- saw a decrease of 8.2% in 2018. torical society building at 64 Elm more than 380,937,257 pounds mcedv.org and the Maine Coa- pared to the national average of 4 The three crime numbers that Street, from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m each of medication in Maine alone. lition Against Sexual Assault’s per 1,000 population. went up in the cities and towns day. Crafters that will be there Federal regulations allow phone number is 800-871-7741 “Crime in Maine” is the an- were simple assaults, arsons and are: Goat Milk Soap Naturally pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, or www.mecasa.org. Both organi- nual publication of reported crime homicide. Arson saw an increase Made, Wanda Made Novelties, and other authorized collectors zations have complete listings of statistics from the Uniform Crime of 62.6% (57 reported incidents Holy Schrollers, Charlotte Erick- to serve as collection points for local groups that offer help with Reporting division and the 2018 in 2018 and 35 in 2017). Simple son, Denise Walker, Robin Mel- unused prescription medica- domestic violence and sexual as- numbers are posted on the Depart- assaults increased by 4.6% (7,292 lon, Palmarosa Pines, Nothin’ but tion. sault. ment of Public Safety’s web page incidents in ’18 vs 6,971 assaults Cotton, and Elf-Paca Farms. The York County Sher- Robberies decreased 8.1% (247 www.maine.gov/dps/cim/crime_ in 2017). There were 14 homicides riff’s Office will be collecting robberies reported in 2018 com- in_maine/. in the urban areas, compared to 10 at the Waterboro Hannaford, pared to 266 robberies in 2017). The crime numbers from the Happy birthday! during 2017. Goodwin Mills Fire Station This is the third year in a row that past 20 years are also posted on Birthday wishes this week go The Uniform Crime Report- in Lyman and the Rite Aid in robberies have decreased. the site. Questions about local to: Shirley Campbell and Janet ing Division (UCR) at the Maine Cornish. The Buxton Police Aggravated Assaults reported a trends should be directed to police Colwell. I am also remembering Department of Public Safety tab- Department will be collecting decrease of 8.5% for 2018 (801 in- chiefs and sheriffs for detailed lo- my brother Jeff, who’s birthday ulates the crime numbers each at the Rite Aid in Buxton and at cidents reported in 2018 compared cal crime statistics. was this week. He passed away the Buxton Police Department. to 875 incidents in 2017). Aggra- many years ago, but is still fondly The Sanford Police Depart- vated assault involves serious inju- GRAPHIC DESIGN · ADVERTISING · MARKETING remembered. ment is also a drop location. ry and usually involve a weapon. 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State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm Indemnity Company 0901135 State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, State Farm General Insurance Company, Bloomington, IL reporter.com REPORTER Thursday, October 24, 2019 PAGE 5 SPORTS FIELD HOCKEY Stangs stomp Spartans in playoff opener The Mustangs got all the scor- By Michael DeAngelis ing they would need in the first six Sports Editor minutes of the game and their team [email protected] defense held Sanford to just one shot in the first half in route to a 4-1 win in the quarter finals of varsity field hockey held Wednesday, Oct. 23 at Massabesic High School Emma Snyder (4) bangs home a rebound in front that Emily Jacobs (22) fired on goal.COURTESY PHOTO in Waterboro. Emma Snyder got Massabesic on the board 72 seconds into the FOOTBALL game when she banged home a Mustangs wrap up nice feed from Izzy Hurlburt after the Mustangs defense had moved best ever (13-1) Roberge got his second touch- still to play, but Roberge iced it Mustangs roll the ball smartly out of their own down on a 14-yard run midway with his third touchdown. Braden regular season end. Emily Jacobs made it 2-0 through the third quarter and Daigneault rushed for 78 yards. over Rams four minutes later after Massa- Owen Roberts’ two-point conver- The Mustangs won their fifth Julia Gregoire made nine besic was awarded a corner and a Roberge 3 rush TD sion made it 20-7. Gorham (2-5) game in their last six contests, saves and Massabesic got wild scramble in front ensued. stayed within striking distance, moving their record to 5-2. goals from three different The Spartans called a time- Nick Roberge ran for 112 cutting it 20-14, with Rollins’ –By Michael DeAngelis players to help pace a solid out after Jacobs’ goal and settled yards and three touchdowns and second touchdown with 9:39 3-1 win at Cheverus (7-4-3) into the flow the game, but their the Mustangs offense piled up 312 on Wednesday, Oct. 16. The offense had a difficult time get- yards on the ground to help pace win, in the final game of the ting loose thanks to the strong de- a 26-14 win over visiting Gorham regular season, gave the Mus- fensive play of Emily Morin and on Friday, Oct. 18. tangs their best ever finish at Noelle DesVergnes. The biggest Ricky Hendrix finished with 13-1. save of the contest for Massabesic 84 yards and had the only score Lucia Pompeo scored came with just nine seconds left of the first quarter with a 22-yard early for the Stags, but the in the half when Julia Gregoire touchdown run. Roberge made it Mustangs came back with a Your family’s made a huge point blank stop on 12-0 with 4:19 left before half- goal from Emma Snyder at Alicia Simpson, preserving the time with his first touchdown, but 7:06 and another from Emily neighborhood 2-0 lead into halftime. Tyler Rollins took the ensuing Jacobs with just under four Gregoire was solid at the start kickoff and ran 89-yards to make minutes left in the half. dentist. of the second half, as the Spar- it 12-6. The Rams added the extra Gregoire came up big in tans (8-7) pushed the play, mak- point to cut it to 12-7. the second half, helping the Call today for ing three saves early while the Mustangs preserve the lead, Mustangs struggled to find their FOOTBALL an appointment! as Pompeo got loose twice legs after the break. But Snyder for point blank chances, but VARSITY banged in her second goal, mak- the senior came out and shut Date Opponent Time 175 Narragansett Trail, Buxton P.O. Box 17, Bar Mills, ME 04004 ing it 3-0 at the midpoint of the down both attempts. Camryn 10/25 Portland @Fitzpatrick 7pm 929-6626 second half, effectively sealing Champlin set up Izzy Hurl- the win. burt with an insurance goal Morin saved a goal after a at the midpoint of the second UPCOMING EVENTS ball snuck past Gregoire with 12 making it 3-1. minutes left and Hurburt made Massabesic finished the FIND US at the Wellness Studio it 4-0 after she deflected home a regular season with 51 goals shot in front. Simpson managed scored and just 14 allowed. on Facebook at a late score for the Spartans to AURAS & CHAKRAS REVEALED make it 4-1. “Reporter207” Friday, Nov. 8, 4-6pm Massabesic will host Gorham Reiki Master, Diana Minutelli will guide you in understanding (10-5) at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Share photos, news and the human energy fi eld for health. Cost $45. Oct. 26 in the semi finals. The events as they happen! Mustangs (14-1) topped the Rams FREE WELLNESS EVENT 2-0 back on Sept. 18. * * FUNDRAISER * * Sunday, Nov. 10, 1-3pm Stop by our Wellness studio and bring a non-perishable item for the Waterboro Food Pantry. Free! CANDLELIGHT YOGA Sunday, Nov. 10, 4-5:30pm OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Join Kelcy McNamara in this evening of restorative yoga. PLUS, read us online, Cost $30. Pre-registration required at 207-251-9952. Enjoy lunch or dinner in our new and share with friends! Carriage House Bistro and Tavern HEALTHY THROUGH Open Tue.-Sat. 12 to 9 p.m. & Sun. 12 to 8 p.m. THE HOLIDAYS Dinner reservations recommended: (207) 793-9612. Thursdays, beginning Nov. 14, 6-7:30pm Come play our beautiful golf course, and TO PLACE Keep your balance this holiday season with the guidance of enjoy views of Province Lake as you cross the Functional Medicine Health Coach, Kerry Chamberlain. Cost $100. Maine/New Hampshire state line and back! AN AD: Take advantage of our practice facilities, including Call 247-1033 driving range, putting green and chipping green! or email 813 C Main St., Massabesic Regional Medical Center, Waterboro ads@waterboro www.pecksfamilyacupuncture.com Corner of Route 153 • (207) 793-4040 reporter.com [email protected] 18 Mountain Road, Parsonsfi eld, ME PAGE 6 Thursday, October 24, 2019 REPORTER

relished in the lifestyle of Maine. the tractor. David supported his In lieu of fl owers, please con- seeing most of the United States, He loved jogging on their country children and grandchildren in sider donating to the Limerick Hawaii, Las Vegas and Florida. Obituaries road, fi shing and hunting with his their agricultural endeavors. He Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 195, Many memories were made on sons, off-roading, and “wrenchin’ was a member of the So. Maine Limerick, ME 04048 or to Hos- their trip to Paris, France. One of on the Jeeps.” Holstein Club, the Maine Farm pice of So. Maine, 180 US Route her greatest joys included shop- Carmine D. Amabile Carmine was a humble, gen- Bureau and the Agway Store One, Suite 1, Scarborough, ME ping for Clayton. erous of heart kind-of-guy, and Committee. 04074. Althea was a classic woman; Carmine D. Amabile, 56, of was always there to help anyone David was always there to The Autumn Green Funeral who sense of style and taste in Waterboro and formerly of Sau- who needed a hand. Carmine will lend a hand to his family or any- Home is respectfully handling ar- clothing only matched her inner gus, MA, be sorely missed by everyone as a one else in need. He transport- rangements. beauty. She made sure her shoes, loving hus- son, a brother, a husband, a father, ed and helped move his grand- purses and scarfs were the perfect band, devot- an uncle, a nephew, a cousin and a daughter back-n-forth to college; accents in her wardrobe. ed father, Althea Joyce Cram friend. His memory will be cher- always stopping at his favorite She is survived by her son beloved son, Althea J. Cram, 96, a longtime ished, and he will be kept in the restaurant and ordering his Scal- Clark C. Cram and wife Linda of dear brother, resident of Acton, died on Octo- hearts of his loved ones. lop dinner! He loved vanilla Sanford; and her granddaughter and cherished ber 21, 2019 at the South Port- To leave a message of condo- ice cream and during the winter Katrina Gould and husband Lar- uncle passed land Nursing lence for the family, visit www. months enjoyed homemade ice ry of Springvale; and her great away sudden- Home. autumngreenfuneralhome.com. cream. He and Margueritte took granddaughter, Lindsey Gould ly on October Carmine D. Althea was Amabile The Autumn Green Funeral many bus trips to sight see along of Springvale; and several nieces 19, 2019. Car- born on May Home is respectfully handling ar- the coast of Nova Scotia and went and nephews. mine was working in the yard 26, 1923 in rangements. to the World’s Fair in Knoxville, Althea was predeceased by with his father, Sebastian Ama- Sanford, the Tenn. David listened to country her husband Clayton, her infant bile, and brother, Dan Amabile, daughter of and western music and listened daughter, Kathryn C. Cram in taking a tree down when the un- David Irwin Hayes Robert L. and to the Grand Ole Opry on Satur- 1943 and by her two brothers, thinkable happened and Carmine David I. Hayes, 96, was born Kathryn L. day nights. Working on the farm Althea Joyce Donald R. Clark and Erwyn E. lost his life. Carmine along with and died at the Hayes Family (Dart) Clark. each day became easier when he Cram Clark. his brother Dan owned Amabile Homestead in Limerick on Mon- She was a grad- had his faithful German Shepherd A Funeral Service will be Brothers Plastering, a third-gen- day, October 21, 2019. He was uate of Alfred High School and dogs by his side. He also enjoyed held on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019 at eration company. the son of Benjamin F. and Ag- lived in Alfred, Sanford and then his visits with his friend “Peanut” 1 p.m. at the Autumn Green Fu- Carmine is lovingly survived nes (Patterson) at her home in Acton of Square and was known for his dry sense neral Home, 47 Oak St., in Alfred. by his wife of 25 years, Michelle; Hayes, Jr. Pond. Althea had worked at the of humor. Following the service, you are in- his three sons, Carmine (CJ) (23), David was Goodall Mills for ten years and David was a faithful and de- vited to visit with Althea’s family Anthony (21) and Leonardo (Leo) a graduate retired from Jagger Mills, follow- voted husband and father. He was until we travel in procession to (20); by his parents, Sebastian L. of Limerick ing 28 years of dedicated service a strong man with a gentle heart. Evergreen Cemetery for 2:30 p.m. and Janice E. (Ward) Amabile; his High School to the company. He will be dearly missed by his She will be laid to rest next to her siblings, Teresa (Amabile) Moore and married Althea and her future hus- family and has now entered into husband and infant daughter. and husband Robert; Daniel and his soulmate band, Clayton L. Cram, met eternal rest. To leave a message of condo- Kathleen (Brown) Amabile; and and wife Mar- during their high school years, He is lovingly survived by lence for the family, visit www. Marie Elena Amabile and Paul gueritte Ills- David Irwin she was 15 years old and he was his wife of 71 years, Margueritte autumngreenfuneralhome.com Gilmour. He was a cherished un- ley on March Hayes 19 years old. They were perfect- Hayes of Limerick; his daughters, The Autumn Green Funeral cle to Jill (Moore) Taromina and 29, 1948. David ly matched dance partners! They Davelyn H. Hayes of Limerick, Home is respectfully handling ar- her son Mason; Thomas and Ash- was a dairy farmer and enjoyed danced Wednesday night, Friday Holly Hayes Wyman and husband rangements. ley Call; Christopher and Renee the rhythm and seasons of farm- and Saturday nights through-out Dean of Limerick, and Laura Moore; Matthew Call and Gi- ing and at one time had over 100 their high school years. As Althea Hayes Stone and husband Fred anna Risti; John (Jack) Melanson; head of cattle; milking between shared, “We were in great shape!” Pamela (Pierce) of Arundel; his special grandchil- Daniel and Nicholas Amabile; 30 to 45 cows twice a day. He They were married in 1942 and Goodwin dren, Jessica Stone Newton and shared 57 years of marriage be- and many cousins. was a “man of principle” and was Pamela (Pierce) Goodwin husband Adam of Richmond, and fore Clayton passed in 2000. Carmine and his wife Michelle proud of his membership with the passed away at her home in Ly- David Stone of Arundel. Althea and Clayton were moved to Waterboro in October Masons. Owning a farm, David man on Sept. 30, 2019. She was A celebration of David’s life talented ballroom dancers and of 1996. Carmine worked togeth- was not only a “farmer” but wore born on Oct. 31, 1952 in Exeter, will be held on Saturday, Octo- danced to the famous bands of the er with his family to build their many hats; he fi xed and repaired New Hamp- ber 26, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the 30’s and 40’s most every week- home and establish their roots machinery, hayed the fi elds and shire, the Autumn Green Funeral Home, 47 end. They danced together for 75 in Maine. Together they raised fi xed broken fences and taught daughter of Oak Street, in Alfred. Immediate- years and Clayton has his one and three wonderful sons and enjoyed his daughters to become self-suf- John and Hel- ly following the service, you are only dance partner in his arms sharing their lives together. He fi cient and profi cient in driving en Pierce. invited to share in a reception at again. . . Althea loved their Lake She is sur- the funeral home. David will be Home, cook outs and outdoor par- vived by her Prearrangement consultation at no charge at the buried in the family lot in High- ties. She enjoyed playing cards husband Allen funeral home or in the comfort of your home. land Cemetery in Limerick. with friends and neighbors on Goodwin and To leave a message of condo- Saturday nights. She had the good Pamela (Pierce) their two chil- lence, visit www.autumngreenfu- fortune of being a world traveler; Goodwin neralhome.com. dren Kimberley Jenkins of Las Vegas, Nevada and Nathaniel Goodwin of West Par- CREMATION & FUNERAL SERVICES is. She dedicated herself to rais- Located in a quiet part of town, in a country setting. ing her children until they were older at which time, she became 498 Long Plains Road, Buxton a charitable trust accountant for OMMUNITY NEWSPA 929-3723 • www.mainefuneral.com YOUR C PER the United Methodist Foundation. She also did bookkeeping and was a corporate offi cer for Safe Here for you York County’s only Haven Home Accessibility. Dennett, Craig & Pate since 1882 She was an avid quilter of- independent newspaper! ten giving her creations away to Funeral Home and friends and relatives. Cremation Services www.waterbororeporter.com Visiting time will be from 1 P.O. Box 75, North Waterboro, ME 04061 to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 247-1033 • [email protected] the East Waterboro Free Baptist Church with a memorial service Kerry DeAngelis...... Publisher/Advertising Manager to follow. 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