Congratulations Gunnar

The family of Sebago Elementary School fifth-grader Gunnar Harriman wishes to congratulate him on bagging his first goose. His parents, Chris and Maureen (a Sebago Selectman) and sister Brookie also wish him luck in getting his first deer and turkey.

Practice burn

On Sunday, the Sebago Fire Department burned down a small blue house, on the corner of South Fitch Road. The house was in a state of disrepair and was donated to the fire department for a practice burn.

Practice burns enable firefighters to train, and firefighters from many surrounding towns took part in the exercise. In the beginning, the firefighters practiced donning their Scott Air Packs, and learned what it is like to enter a building filled with smoke to look for victims as in a real fire.

Next, they partially extinguished the fire and a new team had the chance to enter the structure. As the fire progressed, trainees learned about draft control, and studied the fire as it progressed along the windows, doors and roof. Finally, the debris was tossed into the remaining cellar to clean up the site.

Bob Greene, who lives nearby, took photographs added a wonderful set of directions to the fire site in the typical Maine fashion.

“Start up Long Hill Road, go past where Fitch’s Store used to be, and then bear right where the little blue house used to be…oh yes, Fitch Road is what used to be Route 114 – now with the bridge closed – probably permanently – you have to go back to Long Hill Road, turn left onto Route 114, and take your next left to Fitch Road North. You can get there from here!”

Schoolhouse classes start

Two theater ensemble classes for students ages 10 through 18 will start Nov. 11 at Schoolhouse Arts Center in Sebago Lake Village.

In the youth ensemble class for ages 10-14, students will learn acting techniques, improv, set creation and design and costuming as they work on performing their own production.

In Schoolhouse Players for ages 14-18, students will learn acting techniques, improv, set design and costuming as they work a production to perform at the end of the session. Students will explore theater through the ages and learn different styles of theater like kabuki, farce, theater of the absurd, Shakespeare and beyond.

Both classes run through Feb. 10. Youth ensemble classes meet 4 to 5:30 p.m. and Schoolhouse Players classes last from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Both classes are taught by Amanda Fickett. Tuition is $125 for the 12-week session.

Schoolhouse is located on Route 114, just north of the intersection of routes 35 and 114, in Sebago Lake Village. For more information or to register for class, contact the education director at 642-3743.

The board needs you

The Sebago Planning Board is seeking two individuals who would be interested in serving. The Planning Board meets the second Tuesday of every month. Interested individuals should contact Allen Crabtree, chairman of the Board of Selectman, at 406 Bridgton Road, Sebago, ME 04029, or e-mail him at allencrabtree@townofsebago.org.

Pantry is open

Just a reminder that the Sebago Food Pantry, located in the basement of the Old Town Hall, is open to all residents of Sebago on the fourth Tuesday of each month, 9 – 11 a.m. If you have to choose between paying your bills and buying food, the pantry is well stocked and available. In case of an emergency need, call Roberta Douglas at 787-3021, for assistance.

Holiday fun

The West Baldwin United Methodist Church, located on Route 113, will be holding its annual Christmas Fair Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be crafts for sale and plenty of homemade goodies. All are invited to shop, and enjoy.