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New horizons for
church member
By Ann Fisher new directions. The first foray took
[email protected] him to Bolivia in August through
a mission trip organized by his
Ryan Ford’s love of the Lord church, East Waterboro Free Bap-
has taken him to two different con- tist. Ford credits the church pastor,
tinents so far, but the Waterboro Charles “Charlie” Storey, for his
teen said there are no boundaries powerful influence.
when it comes to places he will go From Dec. 28 to Jan. 28, Ford
on faith. spent time in Cape Town, South
Ford, 18, went on not one, Africa, in part to visit friends of
but two, mission trips within the his family who are missionaries
last six months because, he said, there. Vicki (Clough) Young grew
“I wanted to become bolder and up in Shapleigh, where her par-
more comfortable in sharing my ents, Wendall and Hilda Clough,
faith with others.” still spend their summers. Ford
“Jesus said in Mark 16:15, to is good friends with the couple’s
‘Go into all the world and preach grandchildren, Timothy and Evan-
the Gospel to every creature,’” and gel Young.
Ford said he is doing his best to When he articulated the rea-
fulfill that directive. son for going on the mission trips,
Ford usually leads a quiet life. Ford said, “As Christians, we have
He lives in Waterboro – where he a two-part message: a warning
was home schooled and earned his of punishment, and a message of
diploma in May – and works with forgiveness. And nowadays many
his father in the family firewood Christians, myself included, are
business, Ford Heritage Farm. inclined to be lazy in this area. We
Waterboro’s Ryan Ford makes a new friend while on a recent mission trip. COURTESY PHOTO But his faith is taking him in (Continued on page 9)
INSIDE Getting past the abuse
Caring Unlimited opens windows of opportunity
for women in the Waterboro area
By shelley BurBAnk meetings and take advantage
[email protected] of the opportunities for growth
– both for themselves and their
This fall, York County’s do- children.
On the ice
mestic violence program, Caring “Groups are peer run. The
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Unlimited, lost the use of a meet- women help each other with re-
ing room and office in Limerick sources. Sometimes they know
and relocated down the road to of resources we don’t even know
donated space in the Waterboro about,” Farmer said. “They may
area. According to program make a new friend, a new ally.
staffers, so far the new space is “Three of the groups now
working out well. “We open up have childcare provided during
Jane Farmer, outreach advocate for Caring Unlimited, stands in front of a quilt
windows of opportunities,” said meeting times. It’s a safe space
of squares created by individuals who have used the program’s services. Each
Bonnie Gagnon, outreach ser- for the kids to come and play and
square represents either an aspect of healing from abuse or safety in homes.
vices coordinator. “Women in the just be kids.”
Firefighter honored COURTESY PHOTO
program have journeyed beyond Gagnon, who has been work-
PAGE 5 the abuse. Children as well.” ing for Caring Unlimited for 17 teachers, former educators and are very grateful for some donat-
According to Gagnon and years, added, “As we listened to college students who are studying ed space in the Waterboro area,”
outreach advocate Jane Farmer, what people needed, we decided early childhood education. The said Farmer. “It is a daytime
women who have experienced to provide the childcare.” volunteers provide games and group now, but it could become
domestic violence come to the Childcare volunteers are all crafts and playtime for the chil- an evening group.”
meetings to attend peer-led sup- given thorough training and un- dren while their mothers share Although the new space is
port groups facilitated by Caring dergo background checks. Farmer information and provide support working out well, it has become
Unlimited staff and volunteer and Gagnon said volunteers come to each other. difficult for some women in Lim-
co-leaders. The advocates hope from many walks of life. There The group in Waterboro meets erick, Parsonsfield and other out-
that even more women who are are teens who are volunteering for during the day, but the advocates lying areas to come to meetings
Flipping fun experiencing violence in their for community service credits, ac- want women to know that the now due to transportation issues.
PAGE 5 lives will find their way to the cording to the women, along with schedule is not set in stone. “We (Continued on page 4)
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Brenda Morrill
ON THE ICE with the locals
Rock Haven Lake,
West Newfield
Q: What kind of fish did you
catch?
A: They were all trout.
Q: Did you keep them?
A: Yes! They are in the freezer
for meals later on.
Q: How do you prepare your
fish?
A: My husband, John, is going
to try a different way this time, Willowbrook Ice Harvest
but I put it in cornmeal and fry it
up in the fry pan. They were all
13 inches and one is more than
enough for two people.
Q: What makes a great day of
fishing?
A: Everyone says it’s the weath-
er, a calm day. I myself think it
depends on how hungry the
fish are!
Q: Where did you catch these
trout?
Brenda Morrill of West Newfield ice fishing on Rock Haven Lake.
A: We went to Rock Haven. We
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went to a friend’s ice shanty
and dug six holes. We got three
hits on the third hole in less
than 15 minutes after we got
there and then nothing else. Above, the grid pattern on the ice can be seen. Below, blocks of ice are
harvested by hand. COURTESY PHOTOS
Q: What do you like about
ice-fishing? Ice harvest a success vintage ice harvesting tools. A
A: The whole idea of being with Bill Green arrived at the re- grid was marked out on the ice us-
my husband...and catching cent ice harvest held recently at ing a horse-drawn ice groove (no
the fish. My husband is always Willowbrook Museum in New- horse used). There were 25 to 30
happy when I catch the fish. field with a camera crew and in- people that came out. The Curran
We always fish together. It is terviewed participants. The story Homestead Living History Farm
fun for both people. will appear on Bill Green’s Maine and Museum of Orrington, Direc-
By Shelley Burbank on Feb. 15 and is titled “Fire and tor Bruce Bowden assisted in the
Ice” as Green was also interested preparation and harvest. The His-
Send YOUR ice fishing in Willowbrook’s metal casting torical Society of Newfield opened
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Community Calendar
A ride to remember
BENEFIT SNOW SOFT- time to the cause of great outdoor rides, sledding, food and drink
BALL TOURNAMENT Sat- activities. Students 10-12 years of and blacksmithing demonstra-
urday, Feb. 8 at the Massabe- age are to be accompanied by a tions. Free admission. Sleigh
sic High School athletic fields. parent or guardian during the full rides $5 for adults, $3 for ages
Registration at 9 a.m. and games program. Maximum capacity is 40 15-18, children 14 and under
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Co-ed students. To register, contact Re- free if accompanied on ride by an
teams of 10 to 12 players wel- becca at 294-1194. adult.
come. Ages 14 and up. $10 per WAB MEETING The next MASSABESIC LIONS The
person includes lunch. Proceeds meeting of the Waterboro Asso- Massabesic Lions Club is hold-
to support the family of Chris ciation of Businesses will be held ing Bingo Nights on Mondays,
Ross, a 19-year-old from Wa- on Monday, Feb. 10 at 5:30 p.m. starting at 6 p.m. at the Region-
terboro fighting Hodgkins lym- at the Reporter office, 545 Main al Medical Center in Waterboro.
phoma. Call Nancy at 710-8869 St. (The Dayfield), 2nd floor. Visit The club is located on Route 202
to register a team. Also looking www.waterborochamber.org for a in Waterboro.
for volunteers and donations. copy of the agenda and minutes FREE MEALS KITCHEN
WATERBORO REPUB- from previous meetings. York County Shelter Programs
LICAN CAUCUS Saturday, FREE COMMUNITY DIN- sponsors Springvale Free Meals
Feb. 8 at Sanford High School NER Sat, Feb 15, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Kitchen at the Springvale Baptist
immediately following the York the Mill Building at the Goodwins Church, Main St., Springvale on
County Republican Convention Mills Advent Christian Church, Tuesday and Thursdays. Social Brigit McCallum of North Waterboro went for her first snowmobile ride thanks
to the free rides offered at the Ossipee Mountaineers Snowmobile Club’s
which begins at 9 a.m. Rt. 35, Goodwins Mills. time with hot coffee and treats
recent anniversary celebration. To left, Michael Bernier and to the right, Roger
THE LYMAN REPUB- VALENTINE’S DINNER & is at 10:30 a.m., hot meal is
Letendre who provided the tour through the trails behind the clubhouse.
LICAN COMMITTEE will DANCE Saturday, Feb. 15, from served from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30
COURTESY PHOTO
be holding its monthly meeting 6 to 10 p.m., at the Waterboro p.m.. The Sanford Free Meals
on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. Grange Hall, 31 West Road, South Kitchen is held Monday, Wednes- Fishing derby will also be many raffle drawings
at the Community Library in Waterboro. $20 per person in- day and Friday at the Masonic This year Alfred’s American throughout the day.
Goodwins Mills. We will make cludes a pasta buffet from 6:10 to Temple, Elm Street, Sanford Legion Post 134 is joining Post Tickets are available at Lake-
the final draft on our revised pa- 6:45 p.m. DJ Michael C. will pro- with social/coffee time at 10:30 55 in Limerick to sponsor its first side Market in East Waterboro,
per and also discuss our caucus vide the music. BYOB and no one a.m. and hot meal from noon to annual fishing derby on Little Os- Limerick Village Variety, Mer-
which will be held Feb. 22 at under 21 will be admitted. Tickets 1 p.m. Residents of any town are sipee in Waterboro on Sunday, rill’s Country Store in North Wa-
10 a.m. also at the library. All are on sale at Woodsome’s Feeds welcome to attend. Feb. 16. This will replace the terboro and at the Route 5 Boat
Lyman Republicans and unde- & Needs and Woody’s Sports one previously held for 12 years. Launch on Little Ossipee. Tickets
clared are invited. Grille. Proceeds will benefit the There will be two divisions, one are $15.
SNOWMOBILE SAFE- Waterborough Historical Society. Submit nonprofit for adults and one for children. The derby runs 7 a.m. to 3
TY TRAINING PROGRAM FMI call 247-5926. calendar items to: Cash prizes will be awarded for p.m. Registration ends at 9 a.m.
Sunday, Feb. 9 from 8 a.m. to WINTERFEST Sunday, Feb. the heaviest fish, for children, and and proceeds benefit Veteran’s
news@waterboro heaviest bass for adults. There Assistance, the NJROTC Schol-
4 p.m. at 255 Old Alfred Road, 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the
will be more than $2,500 award- arship Fund, and Maine Dirigo
East Waterboro. Authorized Abenaki Draft Horse Club, Dukes reporter.com ed in prizes, plus trophies. There Boys and Girls State programs.
instructors are donating their Lane, Lyman. Horse drawn sleigh
19TH CENTURY
Measure to benefit vets proposed
WILLOWBROOK
The Veterans and Legal Affairs the Federal Government To Rec- the Resulting Health Risks and VILLAGE
Committee held a public hearing ognize Environmental Hazards Disabilities Suffered by Certain
recently at Canadian Forces Base at the Military Training Center in Members of the Maine National 70 Elm Street, Newfi eld, Maine • 793-2784 • www.willowbrookmuseum.org
in Gagetown, New Brunswick on Gagetown, New Brunswick and Guard,” later this session. Blog: 19thcenturywillowbrookvillage.blogspot.com
a measure by Democratic state Email: [email protected] • Like us on Facebook
Sen. John Tuttle.
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:
Tuttle wants the federal gov-
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ernment to acknowledge the
Traditional Arts and Craft s
serious harm that has come to INSURANCE
Maine’s National Guard veterans Workshops for Kids and Adults
from exposure to Agent Orange ASSOCIATES,
INC.
and other harmful chemicals. SAT. & SUN., FEB. 15 &16, 10AM-4PM:
“Too many of our veterans Auto (cid:127) Home (cid:127) Life (cid:127) Business (cid:127) Health Make Your Own Metal Casting Furnace. Tuition: Non-Members $175
have been denied coverage for Members, $165. Minimal charge for materials.
247-4959
disabilities caused by their expo- SUN., FEB. 23, 1-4PM: Recycle a Button Workshop for Kids and Adults
sure to these harmful chemicals at (3 Hours). Age 12 and older. $75 Non-Members, $65 Members.
Gagetown,” said Tuttle, a veteran *Extra materials available from the instructor in a range of prices.
of the Maine National Guard. “It RTE. 5 (cid:127) NO. WATERBORO, ME 04061 SAT. AND SUN., MARCH 8 & 9, 9AM-5PM: Woodworking: Create
is time the federal government a Shaving Horse Class. Tuition: Non Members $275, Members $265.
provided all our veterans with the
SAT., MARCH 15, 10AM-4PM: Blacksmithing: Make Hardware.
care and benefits they deserve.”
Tuition: Non-Members $125, Members $115.
According to Tuttle, “The
4th Annual SAT. & SUN., MARCH 15 & 16, 10AM-4PM: Blacksmithing:
U.S. government has refused to
Make a Draw Knife and Other Tools. Package deal for “Create a Shaving
acknowledge any connection be-
Horse Class” (20% discount). Intermediate students can make a froe
tween the soldiers’ illnesses and Ice Fishing Derby
involving a forge weld. Tuition: Non-Members $275, Members $265.
their exposure to these chemi-
cals.” Tuttle’s resolve will recog- SAT. & SUN., MARCH 22 & 23, 9-5PM: Woodworking: Heirloom
Sokokis Lake, Route 11, Limerick Blanket Chest. Tuition: Non-Members $275, Members $265
nize the environmental hazards
present at Gagetown and the re- at the public boat launch SAT., MARCH 29, 9AM-3PM: Blacksmithing/ Flint-Napping:
sulting potential health risks and Flint & Steel Survival Fire-Making Class, with Outdoor Cooking.
disabilities. Sunday, Feb. 9 Tuition: Non-Members $125, Members $115.
“We all agree that part of SAT., APRIL 5, 12-3PM: Pewter Casting Jewelry for Kids and Adults
7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
our nation’s duty to the men and (3 Hours). Ages 12 and older. $65 Non-Members, $55 Members.
women who serve includes mak-
$10 donation per adult ONGOING, BY ARRANGEMENT: Make a Catapult Workshop
ing sure that we take care of the (4 Hours). Ages 8 and older. Tuition: $45 Non-Members, $40 Members.
treatment and care of any injuries 15 and under FREE
ONGOING, BY ARRANGEMENT: Crystal Set Radio Making Workshop
or disabilities caused by their ser-
PRIZES (cid:127) RAFFLES (involves wood construction, 4 Hours). Ages 8 and older.
vice,” Tuttle said. “It is our moral
(cid:127) Adult with heaviest fi sh $65 Non-Members, $55 Members.
obligation to care for them and
wins 50% of entry fees. ONGOING, BY ARRANGEMENT: Blacksmithing for Teens (4 Hours).
their families.”
The committee will hold a (cid:127) Children with heaviest fi sh Tools and materials provided. We may use propane forges rather than
coal forges during the winter. $75 Non-Members, $65 Members.
work session on LD 1632, “Re- win 1st and 2nd place trophies.
solve, Directing the Commission-
FMI call 608-5837 or 793-8677 Further details about workshops on our website and blogs.
er of Defense, Veterans and Emer-
Sponsored by American Legion Post 55, Limerick Call or email to reserve your spot.
gency Management To Request
PAGE 4 Friday, February 7, 2014 REPORTER
CARING UNLIMITED don’t judge where she’s at, and
NEWFIELD
(Continued from page 1) the members agree not to judge.
Women become empowered in
“Two or three show up regularly,” their own decision-making. It
Farmer said. She and Gagnon en- breaks the isolation. They realize
ter. Members can also be asked to Hearing postponed courage women to call Caring Un- they aren’t the only ones.”
Ann Fisher help at emergency shelters, with The planning board meeting limited if they are interested, even Though the work can some-
[email protected] crowd control and during evacu- scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 5 if they can’t make it to Waterboro times be challenging, especially as
ations. CERT team members can was canceled due to bad weath- at this time. “We are open to meet- government budgets have slashed
also assist with a community’s er. During the second half of the ing the demands of the communi- funding for programs like Section
Auxiliary more active
emergency plans, preparedness meeting a public hearing about ty with the staffing resources we 8 housing vouchers, Farmer said it
A revitalized Newfield Aux- and outreach. For more, see www. the population section of the com- have,” said Gagnon, who also is rewarding to see women escap-
iliary met at the public safety citizencorps.gov. prehensive plan being researched explained that staffers are still in ing the violence.
building for a work session to go was scheduled, but the meeting touch with some former group When asked about the best part
through the kitchen to clean and Help available has been postponed until further members who no longer attend of her job, Farmer replied, “Seeing
decide what is needed for sup- Would you or someone you notice. meetings. “They use the hotline, her recognize she is empowered to
plies. love need help during an emer- plus some of them just stopped make her own decisions for herself
At a meeting held Jan. 29, two gency? Residents can ask to be Library news coming because they’ve reached a and her children.
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Johnson, and secretary, Annie the York County Emergency volunteers who listen, validate, mom feels good about a decision
Dailey. Management Agency. School notebook and believe the caller’s story. “I that was tough when she sees the
According to Johnson, mem- Those with a medical condi- The Line School PTC will usually get calls from women growth of her children.”
bers assist fire and rescue when tion and or those needing help get- be hosting a Family Fun Night who need some information or Two major fundraisers take
necessary and will be on a calling ting around after a weather event Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 5:30 to protection orders or just need to place every year to help finance
chain as needed to provide coffee or natural disaster are encouraged 7 p.m. Students and their families talk. Usually that’s the first time the work at Caring Unlimited.
and food at the scene of emergen- to register. Call 324-1578 for are invited to decorate cookies someone has done that for her,” “We just had the Atlantic Plunge
cies and help with whatever else more information or Newfield and make Valentine’s Day card said Farmer. “Then they can come on Jan. 1,” said Gagnon. This
is needed. EMA Director Tom Johnson at crafts. A flier was sent home with into the office and discuss it, we year, according to the organiza-
The next meeting is scheduled 793-2633. information and for parents to give them paperwork to fill out, tion’s website, 62 people braved
at the Public Safety Building on sign up to donate decorations. give them information they can the frigid ocean water and raised
Water Street for Wednesday, Feb. The PTC will meet earlier that read. Women sometimes need over $15,000 for programs and
Emergency response
19 at 7 p.m., when information day from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m., and to explore new housing options, services.
about CERT (Community Emer- There were 11 calls for New- would welcome all contributions or they are looking to go back to In July, the 7th Annual Nicole’s
gency Response Team) will be field Rescue in January; eight to help support both students and school to become more financially Run/Walk takes place and usually
discussed. Regular meeting dates calls resulted in transport to a teachers at Line. self-sufficient.” brings in similar funds. Other in-
and times will also be considered. hospital. The musical “Flakes” will be Through the hotline, women dividuals, groups, and organiza-
Johnson has completed online Newfield Fire Department presented by the second and third can also come up with a safe- tions donate money and conduct
classes with six modules (basic responded to five calls in Janu- graders at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, ty plan for themselves and their fundraisers, as well, throughout
information) to give people “a ary. Saturday morning, Jan. 11 Feb. 13. children. “Maybe she’s not ready the year.
very good idea of how we are to there were two calls in response at that time, but as she’s break- Community members who are
help in our community.” to the icy road conditions. Sever- Time to dance ing down the barriers of the vio- interested in volunteering are en-
According to materials dis- al vehicles slid off the road, and A Valentines Day Dance will lence, she often remembers there couraged to call Caring Unlimited
tributed by Homeland Securi- at times routes 11 and 110 were be held Saturday, Feb. 15 from 8 is a support group and will call and ask for volunteer coordina-
ty, CERT teams are trained to shut down. On Jan. 24 there was p.m. to midnight at the Newfield again,” said Farmer. tor Betsy Fleurent. For help, call
support emergency responders. a motor vehicle fire on Lost Mile Town Hall with music by DJ Reg- “Often the group is the first the hotline at 800-239-7298. Jane
They may be asked to help vic- Road. Newfield also responded to gie Monroe. Tickets are $10 each time a woman sees others who Farmer can be reached at 490-
tims, provide damage assessment a structure fire in Limerick on Jan. and are available at the municipal have also been abused. She gets 3227, ext. 123 and Bonnie Gagnon
information and organize other 29, as well as mutual aid on Jan. offices. Proceeds will benefit the support without judgment, op- can be reached at 490-3227, ext.
volunteers at the site of a disas- 30 for a structure fire in Alfred. town’s heating assistance fund. tions to explore, and validation,” 106.
the advocates explained. “We
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ALFRED
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Church officers
Fire and rescue nominated
recognized Alfred Church and Parish
members met following the morn-
During a recent banquet held
ing service to hold the 350th an-
in the Captain’s Galley in Old
nual church meeting. Approval of
Orchard Beach by the Alfred Fire
the reports and changes to the by-
and Rescue Departments, recog-
laws were accepted, along with
nition was given to several who
the 2014 budget. The 2014 nom-
deserved special merit for their
inations were as follows: moder-
work this past year. These in-
ator, Joyce Krahling; vice moder-
cluded Fire Chief David D. Lord
ator, Janet Tucker; clerk, Dorothy
for 25 years in the department.
Miller; treasurer, Ray Dupee; fi-
Besides a plaque he was present-
nancial secretary, Su LaChance; Flipping into February was a great success on Feb 1. Children enjoyed bouncy
ed a self-contained breathing ap- Alfred Fire Chief David D. Lord.
assistant financial secretary, Janet houses, racing the obstacle course, playing games, face painting and balloon
paratus that will be useful to the COURTESY PHOTO
Tucker. creations, of flowers, animals and swords. There were visitors from North
department. Peter Gilman was
Following the meeting a pot- Berwick, Sanford, Waterboro and Lyman. Above, Massabessic High School
recognized with a plaque as Fire-
fighter of the Year and Casey Lord man III and Greg Roussin. Jarrett luck luncheon was held. volunteers, from left, Katelyn Bourque, Keilly Lynch, Sarah Redman, Bailey
as EMT of the Year. Clarke was promoted to captain Ohman, Seamus Lynch and Cale Thornton. Below, Trace, a second-grader
Recognized for 10 years of and Lise-Lotte Nichols was pro- Village Notes at Alfred Elementary School shows off his face painting and balloon sword.
COURTESY PHOTOS
service were Ben Harris, Lise- moted to registered nurse. The Alfred Festival Commit-
Lotte Nichols and Mark Hussey. Master of ceremonies for the tee will meet Tuesday, Feb. 11 at
Chris Carpenter was recognized affair was Assistant Chief Mike 6:30 p.m. in the town hall confer-
for five years of service. Assistant Fraser. All firefighters and emer- ence room.
Chief Judy French received the gency workers were thanked for a The next Acoustic Country
Lifesaving Award for arriving on job well done in 2013 Jam in the American Legion Hall
scene prior to the ambulance and will be 1-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb.
performing CPR, reviving a pa- On track 8. Food and beverages will be
tient. Those who enjoyed Connie available.
Three received medals of mer- Struder’s tracking stories during
it, and these were Peter Gilman, the Conservation Commission’s Town hall news
Gene Gilman, and Anna Allard, Winter Speaker Series last year Codes Enforcement Officer
for their work on a Back Road will want to attend this year’s Glenn Charette states there were
fire. Receiving Basic Firefight- presentation. It will be 6:30-7:30 two permits issued in January, one
er status were Peter Gilman and p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 in town to John Toomey for a new home
Krista Lord. Firefighter I and II hall. She is involved in White Pine on Hay Brook, and one to Bruce
was attained by Anna Allard. Act- Programs and has new slides and Zalneraitis for a dog food com-
ing Lieutenant Recognition was stories of her adventures tracking mercial business on Woodland
given to Tim Benoit, Thomas Gil- Maine wildlife. She has a large Ridge Road.
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SPORTS
ON THE ICE
ON THE MAT
Outstanding
Rink gang showing
improvement
Massabesic’s varsity ice hock-
Risti tops at Concord ey team was still in search of their
first victory with just four games
left in the season (0-13). The
Mustangs stepped up to the var-
By MichAel DeAngelis injury default win.
sity level this year after placing a
[email protected] Risti did manage to return,
junior varsity squad in the SMAA
looking like a soldier with a ban-
last year.
Junior wrestler Mike Risti daged head wound, but with time
Building the program was
took first place in the 195-pound suddenly an issue it was all he
clearly the goal for this season
division and was awarded the could do to finish the bout.
and already a positive impact is
Most Outstanding Wrestler trophy Revenge came for Risti this
showing. In their first six contests
at the annual Concord, N.H. invi- time and it was quick, as he
the Mustangs were shutout, but
tational held Saturday, Feb. 1. jumped on Walters early and
over the next seven, following
Massabesic split their squad pinned him 75 seconds in.
some juggling of their forward
that morning, with eight wres- Also at Concord: Leo Ama-
lines, Massabesic has potted sev-
tlers attending the Concord meet bile (106) was sixth. Tyler Ever-
en goals and their all-around play
and others heading to Deering for ett (132) and Trevor Burns (170)
has clearly improved.
a meet with the Rams and top- each were runners-up. Nick Sta-
Massabesic will look to keep
ranked Marshwood. ples (138) and Tanner Andrews
the positive momentum flowing
Samantha Strandburg (120) (220) placed fourth. Jordan Drain
as they hit the ice for the season’s
logged her first varsity victory at (285) was fifth.
final five games.
Deering, but all eyes were focused Massabesic will head to San-
on Concord, especially Risti, who ford Saturday, Feb 8 for the West-
stood to avenge a loss one month ern Maine championships.
prior to Concord’s Ndi Walters.
Risti got his day started with a
Western, Southwestern
As the Massabesic family cheers her on, Samantha Strandberg celebrates her
quick pin of Zack Feudner of John
championships on tap first varsity win.
Stark High School. He followed
with a second-round pin of No- Saturday, Feb. 8 is a the big- PHOTO COURTESY OF RUSTY ADAMS, S4 ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY
ble’s Robert Worell. gest day of the season thus far
Maine: Home to Olympians
Walters stepped onto the mat for Massabesic’s wrestling team,
to face Risti in the final. He had indoor track & field teams and
topped Risti 8-7 in a blood-soaked swimming teams as dozens of
affair one month earlier, one of athlete’s will compete in regional Russell Currier, 26, of Stock- But he isn’t the first athlete to history, including: Julia Clukey
just three losses (43-3) this year. championships in their respective holm, Maine, has earned a berth represent the state in the Olym- (luge); Anna Goodale (gold
An inadvertent elbow split the sport. on the U.S. Men’s Olympic Bi- pics. Seth Wescott won gold at the medalist rowing); Anna Willard
Mustang’s head open above his The wrestling team will visit athlon team (a combination of 2006 and 2010 Olympic Games in Pierce (middle distance run-
eye, resulting in a near five-min- Sanford, men’s and ladies track cross-country skiing and rifle the snowboard competition. To- ning); Bill Swift (baseball); Dan
ute delay. Had the bleeding not teams will be at USM and men’s shooting) during the 2014 games day he is part owner of The Rack Bolduc (hockey); Ian Crocker
stopped within five minutes Wal- and ladies swim teams will be at in Sochi, Russia. restaurant near Sugarloaf Moun- (gold, silver and bronze medalist
ters would have been awarded an Westbrook. The first-time Olympic athlete tain and ski resort, dubbed by Out- swimming); Jeff Turner (basket-
represents the best of the Maine side Ski Magazine as its “favorite ball); Joan Benoit (gold/first-ever
Find “The Reporter” on facebook Winter Sports Center in Aroos- après bar in the East.” women’s Olympic marathoner);
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SPORTS
HOOPS
WRAP-UP
Senior gold
Massabesic’s varsity boys
basketball team was scheduled to
visit Sanford (11-6) for their final
contest of the season on Thursday,
Feb. 6. Two days prior, on senior
night the Mustangs fell to 4-13 af-
ter a 59-37 loss at home to Noble
(10-7).
Before the opening tip-off the
Massabesic seniors Trevor Mack,
Tyler Bear, Caleb Campbell, Zach
Peters, Cale Thornton, Andrew
Wicklund and Noah Gerry, as
well as senior cheerleader Kait-
lyn Laverriere, were honored in
a brief ceremony along with their
parents.
On Friday, Jan. 31 host Thorn-
ton Academy (11-6) beat Massa-
besic by a 17-point margin, 70-53.
The lady Mustangs picked up
their second win of the season
(2-15) against a winless Noble
squad, 55-30 on Tuesday, Feb.
4 at home. Emma Derochers led
all scorers with 20-points. Karlie
Pike chipped in with 11 and Jole-
na Lampron added 10.
The Mustangs hosted power-
house Thornton Academy (15-
2) four days earlier and put up a
good fight, but fell 46-30.
Massabesic was set to host
From left, Trevor Mack, Noah Gerry, Caleb Campbell, cheerleading coach Naomi McCormack, boys’ basketball coach Ramone Jones, Kaitlyn Laverriere,
Sanford for their final contest on
Friday, Feb. 7. Cale Thornton, Tyler Bear, Andrew Wicklund and Zach Peters on Senior Night at Massabesic High School. PHOTO BY KERRY DEANGELIS
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OPINION
Local Hannaford makes his day
You have to reach er fish out. So, in an you can find Guiding Stars on the gazing at and we shared a laugh ed in our day-to-day experiences.
all the way back to effort to keep Han- Hannaford website. before she went on to explain the The local Hannaford has spoiled
1883 along the Port- naford’s from expand- Hannaford’s is about stud- Point of View program. It doesn’t me. I find the happiest and most
land waterfront for a ing south and com- ies, research and better serving happen every day to every cus- pleasant workers in my Water-
small produce store peting with the Food their customer base. I recently tomer. It’s just a particular sit- boro store. You can’t shop for that
run by an Arthur Han- Lion chain, Food learned of a program called Point uation in which the employee is at Wal-Mart – or anyplace else,
naford to appreciate Lion’s parent compa- of View. Management trains ev- empowered to give a customer an for that matter.
just how long Han- ny Delhaize America eryone from cashiers to stockers opportunity to try something new Jon Simonds is a contributing
by
naford’s has served the made the Hannaford to pay attention to their shoppers at no cost to the customer. writer for the Reporter and lives
Jon Simonds
people of Maine. In Brothers an offer they and, if they see an opportunity We take an awful lot for grant- in North Waterboro.
1902 brothers Howard couldn’t refuse. to literally make a person’s day,
and Edward joined The boys from then do so. I was the recipient of
him, prompting the trio to incor- Brussels, where Delhaize is lo- said program and would never
LETTERS
porate the name Hannaford Bros. cated, bought more than a gro- have known anything about it if
Co. By 1920 they were the lead- cery chain from the brothers I hadn’t been weighing a choice
ing seller of quality produce in Hannaford. It seems they bought between the usual hamburger
Indian outreach com- Sandy White Hawk, Matt Dun-
all of New England. Things were a philosophy. In a day and age rolls or something called sliders.
lap and Gail Werrbach, have been
going so good for the brothers when most companies put prof- Shoppers are creatures of hab- mission hard at work
busy setting the mandate into ac-
by the late 1930s that they pur- its before people, customer sat- it and I’m no different. We buy
tion. In addition to meeting the
chased the Red & White grocery isfaction still reigns supreme at what we know and like. Money The Maine Wabanaki-State
logistical needs of establishing
chain, entering into the grocery Hannaford’s. Just prior to the doesn’t come easy these days, so Child Welfare Truth & Reconcil-
a functioning TRC, the commis-
business. Great Recession, Hannaford’s why throw it at something we’re iation Commission (TRC) is cel-
sion has been visiting regularly
In the 1960s Hannaford’s launched a massive consumer not sure of. I dropped the sliders ebrating its one year anniversary.
with native communities to create
went on a spending spree, pur- research study and found a great back in their display and a bak- Created to uncover, document and
working relationships and foster
chasing Sampson supermarkets majority of the buying public ery manager came charging down explore the experiences of Wa-
meaningful conversations.
and Progressive Distributors and held a deep desire to live health- the aisle like a Seattle Seahawk, banaki individuals with the state
The TRC held its first offi-
becoming the second-biggest ier lifestyles, but were confused snatching a bag of sliders off the child welfare system, the TRC
cial community listening session
grocery chain in all of New En- by the massive amount of nutri- shelf, slapping an ‘It’s On Me’ has spent the past year engag-
at Sipayik in November, and is
gland. This is an extremely great tional information available at sticker on the wrapping and drop- ing with Wabanaki communities,
scheduled to attend events at each
story about a successful family the time. So Hannaford launched ping it in my cart. DHHS workers and non-native
of the remaining tribal commu-
from Maine, but in the corpo- Guiding Stars, the first program “What’s this?” I asked. community members from across
nities and Wabanaki Health and
rate world when bigger fish feel ever to offer nutritional naviga- “Try it for free,” she said. “It’s the state.
Wellness before the end of the
threatened by growing fish they tion. It simplifies the whole nu- on me.” Formally seated last February,
year. Commissioners will also be
do what any major corporation tritional process. If you’d like to I pointed out the meat depart- the five Commissioners: Carol
attending private statement gath-
would do. They buy the small- learn more about healthier eating ment and all those sirloins I was Wishcamper, gkisedtanamoogk,
ering sessions within communi-
ties, and the TRC will be hosting
several public events across the
American Legion Brown-Emmons Post 134 of Alfred
state.
In addition to facilitating
& White-Tibbett’s Post 55 of Limerick present:
structured truth commission lis-
tening sessions, the commission
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has been actively working to pro-
mote understanding of the TRC
and its process through events
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the TRC. Under a formal man-
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tribal chiefs and the governor of
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Maine, the commission has just
18 months remaining in which
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to complete its task. At the close
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making formal recommendations.
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In carrying the work for-
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organization working to ensure
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that the voices of Wabanaki peo-
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page, or call 664.0280.
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REPORTER Friday, February 7, 2014 PAGE 9
Community Matters More AWS reduces cost to spay EVENTS
with Bangor Savings
For the fifth year in a row, Secovich is referring to the
the Animal Welfare Society will common misconception that cats ANIMAL CARE AND HAN-
be offering deeply discounted must be at least 6 months of age DLING PROGRAM FOR
Hollis Public Library is one organization in each of the eight cat spay/neuter surgeries for the before getting the surgery, though CHILDREN Saturday, Feb. 15,
of the 68 nonprofit organizations regions (including write-ins) will month of February to low- income many kittens will go through 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Join the An-
competing for $100,000 in grant receive $5,000.
cat owners living in York County. their first heat cycle well before 6 imal Welfare Society Humane
money through the Bangor Sav- It is easy to vote online at
A reduced fee of $10 will cover months of age. Educator and a shelter pet at the
ings Bank Foundation. www.bangor.com/cmm. Paper
the surgery, a rabies vaccine and a “It is very safe for kittens to Children’s Museum and Theatre
The foundation began its an- ballots are also available at any
health exam. be spayed or neutered at an early of Maine on Free Street in Port-
nual grant-making initiative, of the 57 Bangor Savings Bank
The promotion is being held age,” said Dr. Steve Askin, VMD land for a program on animal care
Community Matters More, Feb.1; branches statewide, and at each of
to honor World Spay Day, an in- and owner of the shelter spay/neu- and handling. The Children’s Mu-
votes will be accepted until Fri- the participating nonprofits.
ternational event that brings atten- ter clinic at AWS. “We typically seum is at 142 Free St., Portland.
day, Feb. 28 and winners will be Last year, The Children’s Dis-
tion to neutering as a successful perform these procedures any For more information, call Animal
announced in April. covery Museum in Augusta used
means of saving the lives of com- time after 12 weeks of age. The
Welfare Society at 985-3244.
Since its inception in 2007, its $5,000 grant to address a cru-
panion animals. recovery period is much quicker,
AWS VACATION YOUTH
Community Matters More has cial exhibit need. “The Ocean
Sharon Secovich, spay/neuter and we can vaccinate against ra-
provided more than $600,000 in Touch Tank is one of the most WORKSHOPS Feb. 17-21 chil-
coordinator at AWS and co-found- bies at the same time.”
total grants to hundreds of Maine popular displays at the museum. dren ages 7 to 10 can spend the day
er of Spay Maine, notes that an- In 2013, AWS cared for 1,746
nonprofits. The tank’s motor broke last year at the Animal Welfare Society in-
imal shelters and rescue groups cats and kittens. Many of these
Each of the 68 nonprofits list- and we had to close the exhibit,” teracting with pets, playing games,
across Maine are preparing for cats came to the AWS because
ed on the ballot will receive at said Executive Director Carrie and doing crafts. Snacks are pro-
“kitten season.” Kitten season is their owners could not afford to
least a $1,000 grant for partici- Arsenault. “Thanks to the Com- vided, but students bring their own
the time of year when cats give have them spayed or neutered or
pating in the program, and the top munity Matters More grant, we lunch. Workshops run from 9 a.m.
birth, flooding shelters with litters because they were unwanted kit-
20 write-ins with the most public were able to repair the motor, re- to 3 p.m. For more information call
of kittens. In Maine, kitten season tens born to unsprayed cats. How-
support will also receive a grant place the animals and re-open the the humane educator at 985-3244
begins in early spring and ends in ever, due to many years of work
from the Bangor Savings Bank exhibit.” late fall. With an average gestation promoting spay/neuter awareness ext. 109 or email garret@animal-
Foundation. The top vote-getting period of 64 days, a cat can easily and assisting pet owners with welfaresociety.org.
have three or four litters each year. surgery costs, AWS has seen a The AWS Adoption Center is
“If that isn’t enough reason marked decrease in the number of open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on
MISSION
11 languages. to have your cat spayed or neu- cats and kittens needing shelter. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Fri-
(Continued from page 1) At the end of his stay at camp, tered, a cat can become pregnant For a list of all low-cost spay/ day and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ford was able to spend time with as young as 4 months old,” said neuter options in Maine go to Saturday and Sunday. We are
chicken out for all kinds of reasons, his hosts and go sightseeing, in- Secovich. “It is basically kittens www.SpayMaine.org. closed on Wednesdays.
and we shouldn’t. Christ gave us a cluding the penguins which were having kittens.”
command, and we need to do it,
all but tame. “You could walk right
both for the sake of obedience to
up to them,” Ford said.
Him, and for the sake of warning
While in South Africa he sam-
our friends and co-workers of the
pled ostrich stew, which he de-
seriousness of sin. Sure some peo- Adopt a Pet
scribed as “rather interesting. I
ple don’t like it, and it can be hard,
thought it was very good.”
but that was the whole point of my
The Youngs wanted their guest
going; to make easier and more
to try crocodile, which they said
effective, what is usually difficult A monthly feature in the Reporter
was very salty and fatty – but they
and challenging.”
could not find any.
Upon his return Jan. 28, Ford
In contrast, Ford called his
said he was still trying to get accli- Our “Adopt a Pet” page runs the first week of every month
church-sponsored trip to Bolivia “a
mated to Maine weather after the and features available dogs from Limerick’s New England
proper mission,” where he worked
month-long trip to South Africa. Lab Rescue and cats from the Animal Welfare Society. By
with a couple who run a radio
After experiencing temperatures
ministry in Sucre. During his two- sponsoring a pet you are helping match them with local
in the 70s and 80s, “It was strange
and-a-half week stay Ford helped families and helping support your local shelters, while
coming back in to winter,” he said.
distribute hand-held radios that giving your business exposure as a community supporter.
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said. Male, 1 year old, aprx. 45lbs.
is contact with the outside world.
He spent the bulk of his time, Woody is very loving and does great with adults, The next Adopt
“It’s: ‘My house and my wife dogs and even the kitties! Would like to place
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The Bolivians “gobbled them company. He will need appropriate exercise for
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in South Africa, The Great Com-
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portant because Ford said, many 20% of all proceeds
workshops on mission work and to have around, a fluffy flower just yearning to
witnessing. Mornings were spent Bolivians remain superstitious, blossom in a new home. Stop by the shelter at will go NdiOreWctl yO toP EN!
and hearing how the weather af- (Your Busine46s Hsol laInnd Rfooad KHenneebrunek.)
listening to motivational speakers, Open from 11-7 on Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. and New England Lab
fected their farms would help dis-
while every other afternoon found 11 -4 on Sat. and Sun. (Closed on Wednesdays.)
prove their belief in evil spirits. Rescue & AWS.
the 50-plus participants witnessing For adoption info visit:
Ford said he felt God called
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