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www.waterbororeporter.com LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED Scout honored Recycling center, Limerick residents salary increases balk on land purchase on tap in Newfield By Ann Fisher By Shelley Burbank in questions regarding the project. [email protected] [email protected] In response, Selectwoman Wen- dy Thorne posted answers culled Residents of Newfield will de- Many Limerick residents in from what she called the “Oak cide at the polls Saturday, March attendance at a public hearing Point report, committee emails 8 whether to set aside funds to re- Feb. 19 voiced their concerns and common sense,” and posted place the recycling center build- about a proposed land purchase both questions and answers on the ing and, if so, where it should be that would be the next step toward town’s website. built. a new fire station/public safety Some residents thought the At town meeting that night, building. questions presented on the web- questions about conducting a re- The hearing was held to dis- site obscured the actual issues. valuation and an across-the-board cuss warrant articles that will ap- “I don’t think the sample ques- 5 percent raise for town employ- pear on a secret ballot for the an- tions represent the real issue,” said ees will be considered. nual town vote on March 7. The Stephen Malmude. “They were From left, Kathy, Jacob and Chris Boyden at the Eagle Scout dinner held The two-part referendum article regarding the $150,000 land easy to answer. But site approv- for Jacob, who attained Eagle status by renovating the smoke house used question on the ballot asks voters purchase on Washington Street al is different from site purchase. by Alfred’s fire department. See related story on page 4. first to set aside $15,000 to build generated the most questions and The site itself is controversial, so PHOTO BY ALLISON WILLIAMS a recycling center, and whether it discussion, with the majority of that is controversy multiplied by should be built at the transfer sta- speakers raising opposition to the controversy. The problem is that it tion on Route 11 or at the origi- expenditure, the location of the represents a huge commitment.” nal site on South Effingham Road property and even information on Detractors of the land pur- next to the town hall. The build- the town’s website. chase posited that if the land is BUY THE BOOK ing, which had fallen into disre- In November, following a purchased, it will enable sup- pair, was intentionally destroyed presentation of a site plan by en- porters of the overall project to with last year during a controlled burn gineering firm Oak Point Associ- act when voters have not been & conducted by the fire department. ates, the Limerick Board of Se- asked whether they want to move Shawn French Once the home of the Newfield lectmen invited residents to send (Continued on page 3) Q (Continued on page 7) By Shelley Burbank and stepchildren, Erica, Kim and Shapleigh [email protected] Robert. He found creative outlets selectmen on the in a variety of genres – writing for What would happen if some- The Independent newspaper, writ- campaign trail one cloned Jesus? ing film and video-gaming scripts This is the question Shawn and working on and acting in a By Ann Fisher French – Limerick writer, film- dozen independent films. In 2008, [email protected] maker, stand-up comedian and French wrote and directed his comic-book author – asked him- own movie, “The Wrong House” The Shapleigh Board of Se- self 20 years ago in the parking which was filmed in Limerick. lectmen are campaigning, but not lot of a movie theater. He had just He was busy, but some ideas for office. seen a film that graphically illus- grab hold and just don’t let go. Mike Perro, Mark Cobb and trated the unintended and danger- The Jesus clone premise had sunk Bill Mageary are campaigning for ous consequences of attempting its claws into French, and he be- more public participation at town to create life from ancient DNA. gan to seriously research both the meeting. The year was 1993. The movie, of subject of cloning and the Book of Signs reminding residents that course, was Jurassic Park. Revelation in the Bible. Starting the annual meeting will be 10 Now, two decades later, out as a film script, the story even- a.m., Saturday, March 7 at Shap- French has just published a hor- tually evolved into a comic book leigh Memorial School are being rifically creative answer to his series that combined French’s placed this weekend “in high visi- question in the form of a graph- story and the graphic artwork of bility spots,” said Mageary. ic comic book entitled “Escape illustrator Mortimer Glum, the Mageary said the board decid- From Jesus Island.” finesse of letterer Peeter Parkker ed to place the signs after discuss- A 1987 graduate of South Port- and the expertise of editor Shawn ing ideas for “interest and partic- land High School, French spent a Greenleaf. Thanks to the team, ipation in townspeople in town few years after high school work- plus a successful Kickstarter cam- meeting.” ing as a stand-up comedian and paign, the first issue of “Escape He estimated only 68 people then traveling the country for a From Jesus Island” was published attended last year to take part in decade before moving back to in December. “the purest form of government. Maine in 2000 with his wife, Sue, They control the purse strings.” Q: What is Escape From “I suggested treating it like a At left, a sample cover from an issue Jesus Island about? political campaign and promoting of “Escape From Jesus Island.” (Continued on page 5) COURTESY PHOTO (Continued on page 3) Accounting ★ Bookkeeping ★ Corporate Tax Returns ★ Individual Tax Returns Year Round Service Call for an IRS appointment: 324-2087 Representation 200 Waterboro Road (Route 202) ★ Alfred, ME 04002 PAGE 2 Friday, February 28, 2014 REPORTER ENGAGEMENT Community Calendar

PANCAKE BREAKFAST for more info. meeting to follow. Call 324-6202 FREE COMMUNITY DIN- The Acton Shapleigh Lions are MASSABESIC AREA for more information. NER third Saturday of the month. serving their monthly pancake YOUTH FOOTBALL AND SAINT PATRICK’S DAY Next dinner is March 15, 5:30-7 breakfast 8-10 a.m. Saturday, CHEERING informational meet- DANCE March 15 from 7 p.m. p.m. at the Goodwins Mills Ad- March 1 at the Acton Town Hall. ings March 4, 5 and 6 from 6 to to midnight at the Newfield Town vent Christian Church, Mill Build- On the menu will be plain and 8 p.m. in the MHS cafeteria. On- Hall with music by DJ Reg- ing, Rt 35, Goodwins Mills. blueberry flapjacks, sausage, eggs, line registration opens March 1 at gie Monroe. Tickets are $10 per MASSABESIC LIONS The beans, toast and hot and cold bev- www.mayfc.org. For more infor- person and available at the town Massabesic Lions Club is hold- erages, all for only $5. All pro- mation call Keith Gerry at 590- office. Proceeds to benefit Heat- ing Bingo Nights on Mondays, Susan and Robert Pierce ceeds benefit local residents. The 5645 or Mayfcchairman@gmail. ing Assistance Fund. Purchasers starting at 6 p.m. at the Regional of Alfred, Maine are happy to announce the engagement of town hall is at the corner of H Road com. of tickets prior to cancellation of Medical Center in Waterboro. The their daughter, Katherine Rich- and Route 109. MASSABESIC PROM PRO- the Feb. 15 Valentine’s dance will club is located on Route 202 in mond, to Christopher Daniel LYMAN DEMOCRATIC JECT Need a dress for prom? be able to obtain admittance to the Waterboro. Chute. Christopher is the son CAUCUS Sunday, March 2 at Thursday, March 6 from 2 to 4 March 15 dance. FREE MEALS KITCHEN of Kathie and Dan Chute of 1PM at the Lyman Town Hall. All p.m. in the MHS gym there will be COMPOSTING WORKSHOP York County Shelter Programs Newfield, Maine. are encouraged to attend. dresses available in limited styles led by Brigit McCallum March 15 sponsors Springvale Free Meals Katherine is a 2008 gradu- ONE ACT PLAY by the colors and sizes. The Massabesic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the old Kitchen at the Springvale Baptist ate of Massabesic High School, Massabesic Mustang Theatre Pro- Prom Project provides free new Waterboro town hall. The work- Church, Main St., Springvale on a 2012 graduate of Lehigh Uni- gram: “No Exit” by Jean Paul Sar- and like-new gowns to MHS stu- shop, sponsored by the Waterboro Tuesday and Thursdays. Social versity in Bethlehem, Pennsyl- tre at the One Act Festival March dents so they can attend their prom Community Garden Committee is time with hot coffee and treats is vania and graduates this May 7 and 8 at Thornton Academy. with confidence and style. 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LAND PURCHASE acres off the tax rolls. I strongly ent it to the town. The committee SHAPLEIGH TOWN also set aside $10,000 annually to (Continued from page 1) urge the public not to support this. worked long and hard and brought MEETING place in the dam reserve account. The fire department doesn’t even many ideas to the forefront. Our Building a parking lot adja- (Continued from page 1) forward with a new fire station, want it.” plans were legal, code compliant, cent to the town hall is another especially one estimated to cost Sonny LePage said a better and passed public scrutiny at the it,” he said. issue on the warrant residents will $3.2 million plus interest to be site would be across from the cur- state level,” she said, adding later, Voter apathy “is a sign of the consider. Mageary said the town paid over a period of 30 years. To- rent fire station on School Street. “The School Street site came in times,” said Mageary, who is acquired the so-called Hooper tal costs would be closer to $4.5 “I was fire chief when this was way low on the matrix. known for his puns. “Hopefully property on Back Road, where million. “This town isn’t in good incepted. We appropriated money Other residents wanted to they get the message.” the selectmen want to allocate shape economically. This town to buy land across the street. We bring the discussion back to the Those who consider the 76-ar- $30,000 to build a gravel parking needs a lot of money to maintain have roughly $60,000 into it,” he question of affordability. Transfer ticle warrant will decide on mu- lot. The lot, which would hold essential infrastructure. This fire- said, saying pipes have already Station manager Joanne Andrews nicipal budget that, as proposed, about 40 vehicles, would be used house is an indulgence,” said Mal- been put into the site. shared her concerns about the el- would increase just more than 1 for overflow during events such as mude. Gail Libby, chairwoman of the derly and disadvantaged and how percent. Community Day and when multi- Though many in attendance Fire Department Building Com- a tax increase to pay for a new sta- Shapleigh residents will be ple meetings are held in town hall. voiced support for the fire depart- mittee, then reminded those pres- tion will affect those populations. asked to amend the Sanford, Ac- Three articles concerning ment and a new building, some ent that the question on the ballot “This is an argument whether or ton, Shapleigh Dam Committee another town-owned property residents questioned the choice March 7 is regarding the land, not we can afford this. Elderly agreement over maintenance of will also be open for discussion of the Washington Street site not the building. She also stated people are afraid they won’t be the Emery Mills Dam to include at town meeting. The Williams and subsequent site plan. Robert that, based on a 14-point matrix, able to stay in their homes. There the town of Acton. The dam is property, which encompasses Libby asked about the $150,000 in January 2013, the committee are other locations for the station. owned by the city of Sanford, but about 300 acres off County Road, price tag for the property, arguing voted on three sites: Dole’s Ridge There are other plans for the sta- because Mousam Lake is locat- was donated to the town in 2011 that the town already owns many Road, School Street and Washing- tion.” ed in both Acton and Shapleigh, for recreational use by the pub- properties, so why buy yet anoth- ton Street. Earlier in the meeting, Thorne the amendment was proposed. lic. Article 51 asks for $1,200 for er. Thorne explained that the land Nine members of the commit- estimated the cost of the project “That dam will affect both com- general maintenance; article 52 was reviewed by Realtor Diane tee voted 8-1 in favor of Washing- would mean a tax increase of 50 munities if something happens,” requests $1,200 to improve the Gray, who said the market value ton Street. From there, Oak Point cents per $1,000 of real estate val- said Mageary. If Acton residents entrance and article 53 is propos- would reflect the $150,000 price. was hired to conduct an evalu- uation. According to a document agree to take up 25 percent of ing that $900 be spent on a bronze Aside from the land, residents ation and create a proposed site issued by the Fire Department the cost at their town meeting in plaque to commemorate Roger raised questions about the overall plan. “The committee chose three Financial Committee, it would June, Shapleigh will be responsi- Williams’ gift to the town. scope of the project and whether sites because we couldn’t afford mean an annual increase of $75 ble for 25 percent of maintenance Mageary described the proper- it is necessary to build the station to investigate 12,” said Gail Lib- on a home valued at $150,000, for costs, down from 33 percent. “It ty as “real picturesque,” adding it as presented by Oak Point. “Does by. “We chose to recommend the example. seem like they’re on board,” said includes ponds Williams built to the fire department even want this Washington Street site so there “We need a new station,” said Mageary about the Acton Board complement the landscape. $4 million fire station?” Robert could be a cost to consider. In Sonny LePage, summing up the of Selectmen. Shapleigh residents Libby asked. 2008 the fire department asked for mood of residents at the public Citing minutes from an Oct. a new fire station. Firemen said hearing. “There is absolutely no 8, 2013 fire department meeting, they felt we should plan for the room in the station we have, but multiple people in attendance re- future. The committee’s job was we don’t need the Taj Mahal.” sponded that the fire department to collect information and pres- LIMERICK RESIDENTS: voted down the cost of the Oak Point building plan. On Friday, March 7th “The past two or three years this was my bone of contention,” EveryEvveryyfi fi rst Saturdayy said Libby, who is a member of the Fire Department Build- MarchMarch ttoo NovemberNovember Bean ServingSeerving two kinds of beans, VOTE YES ing Committee. “Paying a firm to design a building before even chopchop suey, ham,ham, hothot dogs,dogs, rolls, knowing where it would be. The Supper coleslaw,coleslaw, dessertdessert andand drinks.drinks. on Article 12 committee has been shoved aside, $77 Adults • $5 Kids • Under 5 freefree and I don’t like it. Let the people Waterboro vote on three parcels, not just one. Central 4:304:30 to 6:30 p.m.p.m. – Milfoil Funding We don’t need to be buying more Fire Station starting March 1st land, we’ll be taking 11 more Help keep our lakes clean!!

On Friday, March 7, 2014, Limerick residents will be voting on continued funding for Lake Arrowhead milfoil removal efforts. RSU #57 Milfoil impacts our local economy. When milfoil in- vades, tourism, local business, and property values suffer. The fi ght against milfoil is a fi ght to protect our PUBLIC INPUT SESSION environment. Milfoil is choking out native plants,im- pacting fi sh and waterfowl. Left unchecked, milfoil spreads easily to other lakes, streams and ponds. for the 2014-2015 Budget Lake Arrowhead is one of the largest contributors of residential taxes to our town. Property values go down in the Lake Arrowhead Community because of milfoil. This results in less Arrowhead tax dollars for The RSU #57 Budget Committee invites schools and town needs - and more tax dollars need- ed from other sources. the public to a budget input session on Limerick is not alone in helping this cause. The Lake Arrowhead Conservation Council gets funding from Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. fundraising events, member dues and volunteer ef- forts. Waterboro contributes $3,000 annually; Lim- erick is asked to contribute the same. Vote YES to in the Massabesic East Training Room help continue the fi ght against Milfoil and protect this at 88 West Road, Waterboro. valuable resource for future generations. VOTE YES on Article 12 During this session there will be an update Polls open 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Friday, March 7 – Municipal Building, on the current budget process as well as time for 55 Washington St., Limerick

the public to share views and questions regarding For more information regarding milfoil removal at Lake Arrowhead, visit our web site at laccme.org. the fiscal 2014-2015 budget process. This message is paid for by the Lake Arrowhead Conservation Council PAGE 4 Friday, February 28, 2014 REPORTER Country music association ALFRED jams in Limerick Parish church Winter carnival By Shelley Burbank biz, Marchant competes in Tra- Allison Williams The Shrove Tuesday Pancake The Alfred Parks and Rec [email protected] ditional Country and Traditional [email protected] Supper will be held in the Acton Committee is holding its winter Gospel as an entertainer and vo- 324-5823 UCC Congregational Church on carnival this Saturday, March 1, Country music fans in Limer- calist. “You can win a trophy, but March 4. On Wednesday, March starting with a pancake breakfast ick were treated to a day of per- it is not just about competition,” 5, a soup and bread supper will in the Legion Hall from 7-10 a.m. formances by some of Maine’s Marchant said. “It’s beautiful New Eagle Scout be held at 5:30 in Alfred with the It is $5 for adults, $3 for children top traditional country musicians there.” It took Jacob Boyden and his North Parish and Acton Congre- and free for children under 3. on Sunday, Feb. 23 as members “You’d be amazed how many nine Scout assistants and leaders gational Churches joining with A fishing derby for those 15 of the Down East Country Music people from Limerick have gone about two months to repair and the Alfred Parish . A service will and younger will be held on Shak- Association rocked the first floor to Tennessee and competed and renovate the smoke house used follow at 6:30 p.m. er Pond from Brother’s Beach of the Limerick Municipal Build- brought back awards,” said LeP- in demonstrating fire safety to On Sunday, March 16, Pilgrim from 8 a.m.-noon. Registration ing for a Sunday jam session, It age. school children. This was his Ea- Lodge Sunday will be observed, begins at 7:30 a.m. with lots of was the first in what Selectman In fact, Limerick’s own Darla gle Scout project. Last Saturday with Rev. Bryan Breault speaking prizes in each category. Dean LePage hopes will be a se- Dee led the entire group of per- his fellow Scouts provided the in Alfred. The One Great Hour At 1 p.m. a free movie will ries of Country Sundays for resi- formers in a touching rendition Eagle Scout ceremony for him of Sharing offering will also be be held at Parson’s Memorial Li- dents to enjoy. of “Amazing Grace” at the close followed by a dinner in the Public taken. brary for youngsters who are in- “What I’m trying to do is get of the day. “Just hanging out with Safety Building. The UCC Women’s Celebra- vited to bring a pillow and blanket a community event going, some- friends, playing music, nobody’s His wore 30 badges illustrat- tion will be held in Portland March to make themselves comfortable. thing positive for the communi- jealous, and you get to end with ing the skills he has attained in 28-March 30. Interested persons ty,” LePage said following the a great song,” said Dee after the Scouting. Which one did he most may see Pam Burnham for more Republicans caucus session held from 11 a.m. until session. enjoy? He stated he enjoyed all information. The Alfred Republican Com- 4 p.m. LePage is the treasurer “It was the perfect ending to of them, but particularly camping On Sunday, March 2, the Parish mittee met in Sanford last week for the Down East Country Mu- the perfect day,” agreed Linda Jo He has been on 20 campouts, in- Paddlers will go sledding at “the for their caucus. Chairman Judee sic Association, which promotes Marchant. cluding to Boy Scout Camp and Globe” in Alfred. Hosts will be Ar- Meyer led the meeting, assisted country, bluegrass, folk and gos- “Today’s music is perfect for one in Holeb, in Jackman. They lene Carroll and Pam Burnham. by Richard Meyer. Those elect- pel music. today’s generation,” commented included both summer and winter Bottle and cans are still needed ed to office were Linda and Earle Association President Jack- Mike Preston, who prefers a more camping experiences. He listed for the Fueling February project, Grames, as delegates to the state ie Harmon said she has been in- classic country/bluegrass sound his leadership experiences; patrol which aids townspeople needing convention; Linda Grames and volved “for the love of country to today’s more country-pop leader, senior patrol leader and in- assistance with their fuel bills. Allison Williams as represen- music and the love of people.” crossover vibe. “It was well worth structor. Bottles can be left in the shed tatives to the county meetings; Jackie was on hand Sunday along coming out,” said the Portland What are his plans for the fu- down beside the Conant Chapel George Donovan, as chairman of with sound man Kevin Fitzmorris, musician with six solo studio al- ture? On graduation he plans to parking lot. the Alfred Republican Commit- who recorded most of the day’s bums under his belt. go into the military, which his Can tabs are being saved for tee; Allison Williams as secretary music. “I’ll play with it,” Fitz- Everyone, performers and au- older brother has already done. the Ronald McDonald House in of the committee; Teresa Drown morris said, adding that he might dience members alike, said they His camping experiences should Portland. There is a receptacle for remains as committee treasurer. use some of the recorded material enjoyed the camaraderie and op- be a big plus in the military. these in Conant Chapel. The next meeting will be held to create videos for YouTube or to portunity to play. “All the per- March 17. post on the association’s website. formers were here for free,” said Members of DECMA perform LePage following the event and around the state and sing in com- raffle drawings. All the proceeds BRIEFS petitions in New England and went toward various fees and ex- Nashville. In fact, some of the penses for DECMA. “I’m very How Social Security everything there is to know about that health care providers play in performers on stage in Limerick pleased with the event. I hope it and disability applies Social Security Disability Bene- the process. Sunday will be soon heading to grows.” fits as it pertains to a cancer di- This session is free of charge the North American Country Mu- The next Country Sunday is to cancer patients agnosis. The presentation will and light refreshments will be sic Association national competi- tentatively scheduled for Mark 29 On Thursday, March 6 from include information about the ap- served. Preregistration is required tion on March 8. Linda Jo March- at the Brick Town Hall. 6 to 7:30 pm at Southern Maine plication process and appeals, the three days prior to the event. To ant of Springvale will be one of Health Care, Biddeford Medi- evaluation process, how medical register, call the Southern Maine them. A 13-year veteran of the cal Center, Henri Benoit Esq. & disability is assessed by Social Health Care registration line at Anna Benoit LCSW will discuss Security and the important role 283-7988

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Many of the things that Bib- come collaborators on this project? freaks before they succeed in cre- lical scholars say are symbolic, we A: Mortimer and I met during ating a set of twins, Jesus and his interpret literally, such as the sev- post-production on “The Wrong monstrous brother Yeshua. Christ en-headed beast who rises from the House.” He’s part of a Port- and Antichrist. The Vatican gets sea. We named him Pariah and he is land-based FX group called The word of Christ’s return and sends in one of our main antagonists. Shoggoth Assembly, that handled an extraction team just as Yeshua is To our critics, I would say, ‘Give the practical horror effects in our leading a mutant uprising and things me a chance to actually offend you movie. Morty designed our posters get all kinds of crazy. And that’s just before you get all hot and bothered. and DVD cover art, which is how we Act One, the first eight issues in a We haven’t even gotten to the offen- met. We immediately hit it off, and 40-issue series. I eventually got the courage to pitch sive stuff yet. It’s a 40-issue series. Artwork from the “Sibling Rivalry” issue of “Escape From Jesus Island.” Q: Where did this idea come the EFJI comics to him. Fortunately, Pace yourselves.’ COURTESY PHOTO from? Q: You were supposed to be he was hugely into it and we’ve been A: The original spark of an idea interviewed on CNN’s New Day full-speed ahead ever since. Shawn Greenleaf was a life saver creating some EFJI gory goodies, hit just after watching the first “Ju- program, but the segment was can- Q: Once you wrote the story during this stretch. He handled all including character masks; Event rassic Park” film in 1993, still in the celed. How did you happen to get and collaborated with Mr. Glum on the technical details with the print- Screen Printers in South Portland movie theater parking lot. At the on CNN’s radar to begin with and the artwork, how did EFJI become ers, Transcontinental in Canada, and is working on T-shirts; we have an time, I was working as a standup co- why was the segment canceled? a published book? there are a lot of little things that EFJI board game in the works; and median and was always on the hunt A: That whole thing was really A: Printing in full color is ex- have to be exactly right or the final we’re in talks that could lead to EFJI for comedy material. I wrote a bit weird. They approached me out of tremely expensive, and we are product will suffer. as a full radio drama. that was essentially “Jurassic Park,” the blue, wanting me to discuss the starving artists, so we started with Q: Where do you see this proj- Our crew know a whole lot of but with murderous packs of Jesus comic and backlash on their Faces a Kickstarter campaign, where fans ect going? amazingly talented people and we clones in the place of dinosaurs. Of Faith series. Then two weeks could pledge their financial support This is more than a comic book have an all hands on deck approach The story evolved in layers over in a row, they bumped me on less for the series in exchange for vari- series to us. We’re treating this as a to making this series everything it the years. Dolly, the first sheep ever than a day’s notice, and were kind ous perks… signed copies of issues, franchise from day one and strik- can be. cloned, was attempt number 277. of nasty about it the second time. custom artwork, or even a chance to ing out in as many directions as Escape From Jesus Island can The first 276 were fatally mutated. The segment had been shifted from appear as a character in the series. possible. Portland sculptor Nicolas be purchased on Amazon, at select The realization hit me that if scien- producer to producer a couple times More than 40 of our fans will appear Genovese has already created our comic book stores, and from the tists were ever to acquire Christ’s and I’m guessing it finally landed on in EFJI in the first eight issues alone. first two gaming miniatures and is EFJI website at http://escapefromje- DNA and try to clone him, and you the desk of someone who found it Two hundred backers contribut- working on a full-size action figure; susisland.bigcartel.com. To learn KNOW they would try, they would offensive. I can’t figure out any oth- ed nearly $16,000 on Kickstarter to Portland-based horror FX group more about the EFJI story go the the have to make hundreds of mutant er reason why they would approach help us get up and running. This al- The Shoggoth Assembly will be website at http://jesusisland.com. saviors before creating one you me to be on their show and then lows us to print the first four issues. could show to the press. I find that angrily cancel just hours after con- The actual production of a equal parts horrifying and hysteri- firming. Twice. The funny part is, comic book was all new territory cal. This realization was how EFJI the focus of the segment was going for our team and we made a lot of TOWN OF WATERBORO turned from a comedy into a horror to be the challenges of distributing rookie mistakes as we were getting story. an independent comic in the face our work flow figured out. Editor 2014 Assessors’ notice to taxpayers The next tectonic shift in the story came while spending a full * FILE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FORM BY 04/30/14 * year studying Jesus and Revelation (Exemption amount is currently $10,000 and is set by the before starting on the comic book state legislature.) scripts. I listened to sermons about the Apocalypse around the clock. I By the authority of M.S.R.A. Title 36, Section 706 and the bombarded myself with them, from Heating Oil • Kerosene • Diesel • Gasoline Assessors of the Town of Waterboro hereby give notice to all every possible denomination. It was persons liable to taxation in said Town, that their agent will during this period that I realized Flatbed Hauling • Wood Pellets EFJI is a story about the Antichrist 24 Hour Emergency Delivery • Automatic Delivery • Master Burner Service be in session at the Assessors’ offi ce in the Town Hall in said and the end days. That the cloning Competitive Town, on the 1st day of April from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for pricing! experiment in EFJI results in twins, 793-2044 the purpose of receiving lists of all real and personal proper- Jesus and the monstrous Yeshua. Route, 5 North Waterboro • www.deerpondfuel.com ty, not exempt, that they owned or purchased, including any Christ and Antichrist emerging from land division, deed transfers or agreements made from April the same womb. 1, 2013 thru March 31, 2014. Q: The story shares many All persons hereby notifi ed to make and bring to said thematic elements with the Book TOWN OF WATERBORO of Revelation in the Bible. What Assessors’ or their agent, a true and perfect list of all their would you say to someone who ac- NOTICE OF HEARING estates (assets) real and personal, which they were in pos- cused you of being sacrilegious or Pursuant to 17 M.R.S.A. § § 2851-2859 session of, or which they held as administrator, executor, disrespectful of Christianity? (Dangerous Buildings) guardian, lessee/lessor, trustee, or any owner, on April 1st, A: The one thing the offended 2014, and be prepared to make oath to the truth of same. people all seem to have in common TO: Viktor Garnik and Olga Garnik 60 Burnham Rd., Saco, ME 04072 Failure to fi le such list by April 30, 2014 may bar any appeal is that they haven’t read our comics. of taxes levied during FY2015. They see the title and the Antichrist You are hereby notifi ed that the Municipal Offi cers of the When the estates of persons deceased have been divid- crucified on the cover and decide City/Town of Waterboro Maine will hold a hearing on Tues- ed during the past year or have changed ownership from NOW OPEN! day, March 11, 2014 at 6:00 pm (time) at Waterboro Town any cause, the administrator, executor, or all other persons Hall to determine whether the mobile home building/struc- interested, are hereby advised to give notice of such change, ture owned by you and located on land owned by you and and in default of such notice will be liable, under state law, shown on Map 13, Lot 013-053A-B/O of the current Tax to pay the taxes assessed even though the estate is divided. Maps of the City/Town of Waterboro, Maine on fi le at Wa- (The Assessors may legally continue to assess and to bill the terboro Town Hall (place), is dangerous or a nuisance with- in the meaning of 17 M.R.S.A. § 2851. last known owner of record.) Homestead or Veteran exemption applications* are due If the Municipal Offi cers fi nd that the building/structure in our offi ce no later than the April 30, 2014 deadline. Any is dangerous or a nuisance, they may order appropriate blind person, or a veteran, widow, minor child or widowed corrective action, including but not limited to demolition parent of a veteran who desires to secure an exemption un- and removal of the building/structure. If their order is not der M.S.R.A. Title 36, Section 651, Exemptions, including Amanda Rizner, DVM complied with by the deadline stated in their order and organizations, institutions or corporations shall on or before 12 Newfield Road no appeal is taken, the Municipal Offi cers may take the the last day of April, 2013, furnish such written proof of enti- (at Shapleigh Corner) corrective action at municipal expense and recover all ex- tlement to the Town of Waterboro Assessors. Persons wish- penses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, by means of Shapleigh, ME 04076 ing to fi le under the Maine Tree Growth Tax or the Farm and a special tax or civil action. This hearing is your opportunity Open Space laws must fi le a request for state classifi cation, to present evidence as to why the building/structure is not 207-512-4166 no later than April 1st (extension to April 30th). Applications 207-636-8058 Fax dangerous and to oppose any corrective action ordered by [email protected] the Municipal Offi cers. are available. www.rosscorner.com * Call 247-6166 x 111or on-line at www.waterboro-me.gov for information regarding exemptions. OPEN: Mon., Tue. & Thu. 8-6 Dated: February 25, 2014 Municipal Offi cers Town of Waterboro, Maine Wed. 8-7 • Fri. 8-5 p.m. BOARD OF ASSESSORS DATED: February 25, 2014 PAGE 6 Friday, February 28, 2014 REPORTER Classifieds

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Albert was drawn Albert Smith has pegged me with a nose first into a pile of Turning unwanted fat into muscle to the woods and worked for 33 vived by his five multi-syllable disorder snow. Of course, I got and the best part is, there is no years logging and cutting wood sisters, Virgin- I can’t even spell, much out and walked over monthly membership fee. No pro- for Ernie Belleau. Even when he ia Smith of Sanford; Irene Carle less pronounce. The to the driver’s side of crastinating! You exercise daily was with his two brothers, Ron- of Sanford, Elizabeth Langley glass is half full, she by the vehicle, where I and you get to do it all for free!” nie and Arthur; whatever chores of Acton, Ruthie Carle of West insists, not half empty! Jon Simonds found a young woman She stared at me, eyes wide as that needed to be done, some part Newfield and Margaret Smith of I had plenty of time to bawling her eyes out. I I continued. “Do you have kids?” of the day would be spent in the So. Effingham, NH; two brothers, dwell upon this as I tapped on the window. “One.” woods. Some folks are drawn to Arthur and Ronald Smith both of struggled to maintain 30 mph on a She rolled it down. I asked if she “Forget the snowman. There is “city living” – Albert was a man Parsonsfield and several nieces snow blown I-95 with the warning was OK. She stopped crying for so much of this white bleep on the who connected with nature. It was and nephews. signs suggesting a 45 mph speed a minute, looked at me and burst ground you could build a snow city as if the trees spoke to him. A Funeral Service will be held limit was something one could into hysterics all over again. – complete with high-rise build- Albert lived in Parsonsfield for on Friday, Feb. 28, 2014 at the actually achieve in conditions so “I can’t take it anymore!” She ings, avenues and super-stores. many years before moving to San- Autumn Green Funeral Home, 47 severe you couldn’t tell the road wailed. “Storm after storm!” Your kid will think you’re the ford to live with his sister Virginia Oak Street in Alfred, at 1 p.m., from the snow blowing all around I thought about my daughter greatest mom of all time. Look at and her husband Donald. They en- with Pastor Rick Leach, officiat- you. If polar bears were native to and decided to handle it with a all this stuff. It’s maddening!” joyed working in their flower and ing. Committal prayers and burial Maine, one could tap on your win- glass-half-full attitude. So I sug- “Could you give me a push?” vegetable gardens. He loved to put will be later in the spring at the dow and all you would see is his gested she look at the bright side of She whispered. puzzles together and play board Center Effingham Cemetery. black bouncing nose. Rumors out it. She stopped crying for a minute It took a few minutes, but we games. When the radio was turned To leave a message of condo- of Portland have penguins flock- and stared at me. I had to continue. straightened her out and she was on on, it was country music or some- lence for the family, please visit ing to our fair state in an effort to “Do you have a gym member- her way. times gospel. He owned a variety www.autumngreenfuneralhome. escape the warmth of Alaska. The ship?” I asked. I climbed into my vehicle. It of video tapes and watched tons com. The Autumn Green Funeral glass is not half full. It is half emp- “What does that have to do could be worse. You could be on of movies. He was proud to be Home is respectfully handling ar- ty and its content won’t do you any with anything?” a beach in Florida, sweat pouring known as a “homebody.” Albert rangements. good anyway because this Polar “What’s the first thing you do down the front of your face when Vortex has it frozen solid. every morning?” the air is so thick with humidity I could hear my daughter yell- “Shovel my car out of my you could die breathing. ing ‘There you go again,’ when driveway! Every morning there I know. It’s the glass thing Service Announcement A Celebration of Life Ser- I suddenly saw these two bright is a wall of snow in front of my again, isn’t it? vice for Gregory Robert Carter, red lights in front of me spinning driveway six feet high and four Jon Simonds is a contributing 50, of East Waterboro, will be wildly out of control. I thought I feet wide! What good is clearing writer for the Reporter and lives held on Sunday, March 2, 2014 saw headlights as I started to apply the roads if nobody can get out in North Waterboro. at the Alfred Parish Church, 12 the brakes of my own vehicle and onto them? I have a job to keep!” Kennebunk Road, in Alfred at 1:30 p.m. NEWFIELD TOWN 7 p.m. at Line School on Route 11, $5,000 each. Members of the A time for memories, sto- MEETING where appropriating $70,000 to re- board took a cut in 2010, when ries, and the opportunity for evaluate the town’s real estate will their stipends decreased from (Continued from page 1) you to share a photograph with be considered. “...(T)his will bring $5,150 to $5,000, according to the Greg’s family on a special trib- Fire Department, there was no property values back into fair mar- town report. ute board, will be held next to water on site and the roof had to be ket value,” said the selectpersons Other town employees who the church in the Hobbs Room. replaced as well. The town’s insur- in a letter published in the town would see a raise in their pay- Refreshments will be served. report. “Thus lowering the state checks include the general as- ance company refused to cover the The Autumn Green Funeral Gregory Carter building without extensive work valuation and reducing the amount sistance administrator, treasurer, Home in Alfred is respectfully being done, which municipal offi- of monies required by our school town clerk/tax collector and the handling arrangements. cers felt was not cost effective. district.” A reevaluation, which deputy, the registrar of voters, the If approved, the new recycling Maine law requires of municipal- secretary, the constable/animal center would be built after the se- ities every 10 years, was last done control officer, the cemetery com- lectboard goes out to bid for the in Newfield in 2005. missioner, the code enforcement KASPRZAK project. Residents will discuss setting officer and the fire chief. If passed, INSURANCE Also during polling between aside $5,000 to begin saving for the total payroll would increase 1 to 5 p.m. at the Newfield Town the construction of a salt/sand shed from $97,200.80 to $101,260.84. ASSOCIATES, INC. Hall on South Effingham Road, as well as $25,000 for the Capital An addendum will be added to residents will decide whether to Improvement (C.I.P.) Building the warrant that asks residents if Auto • Home • Life • Business • Health reelect Bruce Colwell to the board Fund, an increase from $8,000 ap- they want to receive a tax bill in of selectpersons and vote for two proved last year. It is anticipated April in addition to the one now members of the school board. Col- that dedicated funds may be used mailed in October. According to 247-4959 to build an addition to the public secretary Ann Dailey, semiannual well is running unopposed and no RTE. 5 • NO. WATERBORO, ME 04061 one is running for either the two- safety building to use as town of- billing would cut down on the in- or the three-year vacancy on the fices and public space. terest charged when Newfield has Regional School Unit 57 Board of If residents approve, the three to borrow every year in anticipa- Directors. members of the selectboard will tion of receiving revenue from real Town meeting will convene at see an annual increase in their estate taxes. stipends of $250 each, up from

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Avenue which abuts the new San- ballot and will be write-in elec- His win over Jacob Thornton secret ballot vote and town meet- ing March 7 and 8. ford Institute for Savings build- tions. Senior Tyler Everett brought of Mountain Valley, a pin early in In the only contested race at the ing. Unlike years past, the select- home the gold at the New En- the final period, capped Everett’s polls, Wendy Thorne will be chal- Selectmen had no recommen- men decided that the 2013 Town gland Wrestling Qualifier, held trip to the top of the podium. lenged by Howard Burnham and dation on the Sokokis Lake Boat Report will not be mailed to res- Thursday, Feb. 20 at Nokomis “The team is always in the Roland “Sonny” LePage for her Ramp question and the land pur- idents. The report has been print- Regional High School. back of your head, especially at seat on the board of selectmen. chase question, but recommended ed in a larger format with a spiral The top four wrestlers from the big invitational meets that are This year, residents will also approving all others. The Budget binding and became available Class A, B and C, based on the really team based...the qualifier is be asked if they want to raise Committee recommended a no Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Municipal regional results from the week an individual competiton really, $6,000 for employee health in- vote on all articles except the zon- Building. An electronic version prior, were invited to partici- one that’s pretty big,” said Ever- surance and $150,000 for the ing question. will also be available on the town’s pate. Everett, who wrestles in the ett, who will study environmental purchase of 11.6 acres on Wash- Voters will also decide on rais- website at www.limerickme.org. 126-pound division, was the top engineering at the University of ington Street for future municipal ing and appropriating funds for Those who would like a town re- seed from Class A thanks to a per- Maine at Orono in the fall. purposes. The land could be used various nonprofit organizations; port mailed to them are asked to fect day at Noble on Feb. 15. But before that, Everett has for a new public safety building many have requested $500. call the selectmen’s office. “It was nice to win regionals, more work to do. “Straight con- and was recommended by an 8-1 In other elections, Sandra The polls will be open 8 a.m. but I made sure I worked hard at ditioning this week leading up to vote of the Fire Station Building Waugh and Stacey Dudley are - 8 p.m. Friday, March 7 at the practice for Nokomis,” he said. the New England Championships Committee as the best of three seeking re-election for three year municipal building at 55 Wash- A four-in-the-morning wake- next week,” he said. sites considered out of an original terms as trustees of the Limerick ington St., where 14 articles will up time doesn’t make it easy, as field of 12. Public Library. be decided. Town meeting will the Mustangs convoy was set to Articles 12 and 13 asks voters There are three seats on the convene at the Brick Town Hall depart well before sunrise for the Risti third if they want to spent $3,000 each planning board open. Aaron Car- Saturday, March 8 at 9:30 a.m., ride north. at Nokomis on efforts to control the spread of roll and Ilene Dashner are both when the report will be reviewed “I drive up with my parents in- Mike Risti (195) was third at invasive aquatic species at Lake running, and there is a spot avail- and questions on the municipal stead of on the bus so I can sleep, the New England Wrestling Qual- Arrowhead and Sokokis. The able for a write-in candidate for budget will be decided. The Re- and I knew I had a first-round ifier held Thursday, Feb. 20 at No- money for Lake Arrowhead will the third seat. search Club of Limerick will be bye, so I was in a routine I like komis Regional High School. go to the Lake Arrowhead Con- Many positions this year are running the sandwich, snack and to be in,” said Everett, who brings Risti pinned Jared Gilbert of servation Council, which acts to open to write-in candidates with beverage table again this year several changes of clothes so he Camden Hills just :37 seconds control milfoil. The money for no one running, including two during lunchtime. can shower between matches to into his first match, but he fell in refresh. his next match to Michael Curtis “I had a break before the final, of Wells, who had beaten Risti so I hit the showers,” he said with earlier this year, which pushed a chuckle. him into the consolation bracket. The routine must work since The Mustang junior pinned Let in the light, Everett, who also received the Bucksport’s Kanepest Hilaire ear- MVP award for Massabesic’s var- ly in period two and he won the block the heat! sity football team, posted a stel- consolation bracket, and captured lar 52-2 record this year and an ComeCome See ourour third place overall with a rematch Comefi rst enclosureenc seelosure us ini nat eye-popping 168-12 career mark. pin of Gilbert at 1:42. The PortlandSanfordSanford ata Flowert His day at Nokomis began Risti will head to the New Show,5 Timothy March Lane 6-9 at with a pin of James Blanchette of England Championships with the Portlandthisthis SaturdaySaturda Companyy Mount View. He followed with 126-pound champion and team- NOVEMBERNOVEMBER 16 a major decision win, 13-1, over mate Tyler Everett on March 8. 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