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Special Supplement • Kennebec Journal • Morning Sentinel Wednesday, June 21, 2017

By VALERIE TUCKERCorrespondent

Summer events in the Belgrade Lakes Region revolve around food, relaxation, music, and water. Summer weeks are guaranteed to be packed with activities. Traditional fundraisers abound, but this year, the Belgrade Public Library will host something completely different.

From 7-8:30 p.m. on July 2, at the Center for All Seasons, Friends of the Library will host an exclusive staged reading of the screenplay, “In the Moon’s Shadow.” Actors Debra (Dee) Lord Cooke and Elissa Piszel play two estranged sisters going on a road trip to see the total eclipse of the sun.

The independent film plans to shoot in August and September and will be shown at film festivals. Director Alvin Case and the cast will discuss the film after the reading. Tickets are available by mail, at the library and at the door.

“I’m a Maine native and have lived in Belgrade most of my life,” said Cooke. “I was a casting director for many years, working on “Man Without a Face,” “In the Bedroom,” and “Empire Falls” and many other projects.”

Belgrade’s 4th of July parade will be a traditional small-town affair, ending with a spectacular evening fireworks finale over the water. Many of the area businesses will host family events, musical performances and plenty of fun for the kids.

At the Center for All Seasons, the library supporters will host its an-nual book sale. They’ve also scheduled a July 29 5K Walk, Jog, or Run Road Race. Check their websites and Facebook page for information, updates and schedule changes.

On July 8, Jody Mosher-Towle will lead a workshop called Are You Buff Enough? which has everything to do with the fitness and health of lakes, ponds, streams and other water bodies. Participants will meet from 9 a.m. to noon at the North Pond boat launch in Smithfield to learn how to prepare and maintain vegetation and prevent run-off, using local plantings and materials. Among the perks of the morning’s work will be a boat ride to view several successful projects. They’ll also take home a buffer plant and a coupon for a discount at local gardening centers.

Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance’s Invasive Plant Patrol workshops include one at North Pond, starting at 9 a.m. on July 26. Two others, at Salmon Lake/McGrath Pond and East Pond, have dates, locations and times pending. For more information, contact Toni Bingel Pied, Milfoil/Stewardship Director for the Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance. For more information about other programs and seasonal activities, email [email protected], call 495-6039 or visit www.belgradelakes.org.

On Sunday, July 30, plan to view some Maine classic cars at the Bel-grade Fire Department’s annual car show. Now in its 11th year, the event draws classic and antique car buffs from all over New England. The gates open at 8 a.m. Volunteer organizer Travis Burton said there is a small entry fee, with dozens of classes to enter, including the best of the Chevelles, Camaros and street rods.

On Saturday evening, Aug. 5, Fire Department volunteers also will host their annual bean-hole bean supper.

Go to the Belgrade Community Center for All Seasons for pic-nicking and swimming at the public beach. Children’s summer camp opportunities and updated schedules will be offered on their Facebook page, according to director Valencia Schubert.

The Maine Lakes Resource Center (mainelakesresourcecenter.org) is the place to go for free music and unique presentations about the area’s wildlife and aquatic habitats. Events are sponsored by area organizations, and the schedule may include additional events through-out the summer. Visitors are advised to check regularly for updated information.

Maine Lakes Resource Center schedule:June 22 - 7 p.m. Gary Fish of the Maine Dept. of Agriculture will

speak about Banned Plants: Maine’s Most Unwanted Plants. June 29 - 7 p.m. See displays of different bird species associated with

the area lakes. The opening night, complete with refreshments, is open to the public. Admission donations support the care of the bird speci-mens.

July 6 – 9 a.m. Hillary Snook, from the Maine Environmental Pro-tection Agency, will teach how to observe and document microscopic lifeforms that have serious implications for lake health.

July 11 - 6:30 p.m. Susan Gallo, head of the Maine Loon Project for the Maine Audubon Society, will provide an update on Maine’s loon population and share ways to help these feathered ambassadors thrive in the regional watershed.

July 15 – 7 a.m. Susan Gallo will lead this Annual Loon Count event on area bodies of water, which is an integral part of monitoring the health of the loon population, including chicks and adults. For more information email [email protected].

July 18 – 7 p.m. Heather McCargo, of the Maine Native Seed Pro-ject, will lead a workshop on how to cultivate native plants; seeds will be available for purchase.

July 20 – 8 a.m. The Belgrade Lakes Watershed is home to the country’s most robust LakeSmart program. Come for this fun and informative training workshop. Preregistration with the Maine Lakes Society (mainelakessociety.org) is required.

July 27 – 3 p.m. Enjoy a Suite on Mill Stream, offered by the New England Music Camp.

Aug. 1 – 7 p.m. Bernd Heinrich, acclaimed naturalist and author of 20 books, will talk about his life observing the natural world. Heinrich also will sign books for attendees.

Aug. 3 – 7 p.m. Pacific Crest Trail through-hiker turned author Anne O’Regan will share her 2,650-mile journey from the Mexican border

north to Canada. O’Regan will have copies of her book, “Tamed,” for sale and signing after the lecture.

Aug. 8 – 3 p.m. Attendees will get to observe several live, non-releas-able Maine owls. This Chewonki event is very popular, so attendees need to come early to secure a seat.

Programs are free, unless specified otherwise. Donations to promote the continuation of programs are always accepted and appreciated.

Belgrade Village 4th of July Events:9 a. m. Friends of Belgrade Library book sale at Day’s Real Estate11 a. m. till they’re gone: Strawberry shortcakes and hot dogs at

Union Church12 p. m.: Boat parade from Mill Stream on Great Pond to Village4 p. m. Grand Parade down Main Street5 p.m. Frog Jumping Contest (BYOF!)Dusk: Long Pond Fireworks (rain date - July 5)Belgrade Public Library’s schedule of authors and adventures:June 14 – Author John Holt Willey (6-8 p.m. at the Library) Learn

about life in one of Maine’s boatyards in the 1970s from an inside point of view.

June 27 – Mad Science of Maine “Engineering a Better World” (10-11a.m. at the Center for All Seasons) Children’s show to explore the fields of mechanical, aeronautical, aerospace, chemical, robotics, civil and renewable energy engineering, including hover boards, robots, self-driving cars and more.

July 5th – Author Delia Drake (6 -8 p.m. at the Library) Join a Maine mystery writer as she talks about her novels and the genealogi-cal connections that inspire her writing.

July 12th –Author Bruce Robert Coffin (6-8 p.m. at the Library) Listen to a Maine detective sergeant talk about writing his first mystery novel and how his work influences his writing.

Tuesday July 18 – Chewonki “Biomimicry” (10-11 a.m. at the Center for All Seasons) Explore the ways engineers use nature’s biomimicry through generations of successes, failures and adaptations. Live animals will be part of the presentation.

July 26 –Lee Ann & Thomas Mark Szelog (6-8 p.m. at the Li-brary)Take an extraordinary journey on the wild side through Maine’s woods and coast to see the many ways the natural world impacts everyday lives.

Aug. 2 – Author Kevin Mannix (6-8 p.m. at the Library) He’ll share a firsthand account of growing up exposed to alcoholism, depression, and suicide and finding a way to cope.

Aug. 9 – Author Mac Smith (6-8 p.m. at the Library) Learn of Maine connections to many passengers on the Titanic.

Aug. 17 – Child Identification Program (11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Library) The Messalonskee Masonic Lodge will provides parents with fingerprints and photographic evidence complete with a record of all identifying birthmarks in case their child becomes lost or missing. No information is retained by the Masons or the Belgrade Public Library.

Aug. 23 – Author Richard Rubin (6-8 p.m. at the Library) Listen to some of the forgotten stories of World War I and America’s involvement.

Aug. 30 – Elizabeth Bischof (6-8 p.m. at the Library) 2017 is the 100th anniversary of America’s involvement in World War I. Learn more about Maine’s connections.

Sep. 6 – Author Paul Betit (6-8 p.m. at the Library) The Maine au-thor shares a mixture of fiction and memoir from his most recent book.

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Contributed photoLoons are iconic feathered ambassadors in the Belgrade Lakes region. At the Maine Lakes Resource Center, on July 11, residents and visitors can hear Susan Gallo, head of the Maine Loon Project for the Maine Audubon Society, provide an update on the state’s loon population and share ways to help these feathered ambassa-dors thrive in the regional watershed. On July 15, Gallo will lead the annual area loon count, including chicks and adults.

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The Sunset Grille is a little restaurant tucked off Route 27 at the south end of the village’s Main Street. For 25 years, the family-owned establishment has served good food at an afforda-ble price. Friends, neigh-bors and visitors meet for seafood, Mexican dishes, salads, burgers and pizza. A very popular menu choice is the prime rib on Friday and Saturday nights. Many folks just come by to relax with a beer or cocktail on the deck.

The restaurant started when Bill Shirley and his wife Gerry bought the place with their daughters Tammy Fulling and Dawn Lambert. Today, the two sisters and a third sister, Kelly Pease, are a seasoned team and even have their own daughters working with them.

“And of course we can’t for-get our fourth sister Rhon-da, who’s one of our biggest fans,” Pease said.

Their father was a retired policeman and many of their customers over the years would make a special stop just to say hello to him. Pease said she learned her bartending skills working alongside him, and there’s a picture of their beloved dad on the wall behind the bar.

“I give that picture a high five after I tell a customer one of his jokes,” she said with a tearful laugh. “We are such a close family, and I think that’s the best part about this business. I know we make our customers feel like they’re part of our family, too.”

Since the family started when the sisters were 25 years younger, they have been a part of the lives of many people, throughout many happy, sad, chal-lenging and tough times. They’ve seen couples meet, marry, have children and return just for a visit. They see pictures of new grand-children, graduations and vacations, but this year will be an extra-special one for the Sunset Grille.

“It’s not every year we have a 25th anniversary, so we’re making this year the best we’ve ever had,” Pease said.

She handles the Facebook updates and booking of entertainment, and Tammy is a fixture every morning, cooking breakfast from 7-11 a.m. Dawn does the baking and makes the soups and most of the specials, and her daughters Emily, Brooke and Lauren work there, too. Tammy’s daughter, Eliza-beth, just got her worker’s permit and will be help-ing her mother, aunt and cousins this summer. Kelly’s daughter Kayla is a senior member of the wait staff and can run the kitchen if they need a cook.

The summer promises to be busy, and Pease has planned some extra-special events. On Friday, June 30, she’ll bring back the popu-lar Karaoke Night. She has planned daily specials the rest of the week until the 4th of July. The Sunset Grille’s Trivia Night, from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesdays, has been a staple of the restaurant’s entertainment lineup.

“We also have entertain-ment in the planning stages throughout the rest of the summer,” she said.

She promises weekends will always feature music on Friday and Saturday nights, with a variety of local talent.

“When we have people playing music, they always tell us what a great audi-ence we have and that our customers are just so warm and appreciative,” she said.

Breakfast is served from 7- 11 a.m. six days a week and until noon on Sundays. Lunch and dinner menus feature burgers, pizza, seafood and other favorites. It’s a perfect stop after a long day on the water or on a trip through Belgrade Lakes Region. Several cold microbrews are always available on tap. Sandwich-es are generous, salads are fresh, and the chowders are homemade. Since its homey style provides a great

hangout, those wanting to get a table on busy nights should come early, but it’s always worth the wait, Pease said.

The Sunset Grille staff of-ten caters local events, in-cluding those at the nearby Community Center for All Seasons. For more informa-tion, call 495-2439 or visit their Facebook page for entertainment schedules.

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The Shirley family decided to start a restaurant 25 years ago, and they thrived in the competitive business by serving good food at affordable prices. Bill and Gerry Shirley’s three daughters, Tammy, Kelly and Dawn run the day-to-day operations, and they have raised their own daughters to become the next generation to greet customers, serve them their favorite foods and keep the kitchen humming smoothly behind the scenes. The family now includes a third generation of restaurateurs who still are a little too young to bus the tables and wash dishes. Front (l-r) Elizabeth Fulling, Piper Levenseller, and Matthew Fulling. Back(l-r) Kelly Pease, Dawn Lambert, Tammy Full-ing, Emily Lambert, Kayla Levenseller and son Nicholas. Absent from photo are Lauren and Brook Lambert.

The popular Trivia Night on Wednesdays provides lively competition for locals and summer visitors alike. Weekends feature a variety of live music, and the back deck is the perfect place to chill after a day on the water or the golf course.

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Power Equipment Plus on Route 27 in Sidney sells and services name-brand hard-working recreational vehi-cles and outdoor power equip-ment, including Polaris, Floe Marine, Honda Power Equip-ment, Husqvarna, Stihl, Walker Mowers, DR Power, Briggs & Stratton stand-by generators and Toro. The company offers a pick-up and delivery service, as well as expert repair and maintenance of any brand of chainsaws, generators, lawn tractors, and walk-behind mow-ers, snowblowers, trimmers and zero-turn mowers.

“My family and I opened North Augusta Lawn & Garden in Augusta in 1987, and I decid-ed to stay in the business after my dad retired,” said owner Randy Violette. “I grew up loving this business, and after 24 years, I still enjoy coming to work every day.”

His father passed away three years ago, but up until then, Vi-olette said he was still involved with deliveries and helping around the shop. His mother, Rachel, still comes in to greet customers she’s known over the past 30 years. Violette said he hopes his children will be the third generation to run the family business.

Violette said he keeps his 20-year veteran parts man-ager Greg True and two factory-trained technicians busy year round, servicing equipment they sell. They often gain new customers who need service on equipment that they bought at big-box stores or that other competitors don’t offer.

“People know we really care about service after the sale, and that’s what it takes to compete in today’s market,” Violette said.

The company offers a wide range of equipment choices. Each summer, customers who want to buy a mower may face some confusing options. The standard push or riding lawn mower they bought 20 years ago has evolved during that time and has become easier to use, with many handy features.

Customers can choose the standard lawn mower, but they may decide to upgrade to one of the more versatile lawn trac-tors or garden tractors with useful attachments. The newer subcompact tractors can plow snow, move hay bales, drill post holes and clear woodlots. Violette advises shoppers on the differences in horsepower and versatility of each piece of equipment.

This summer, he and his staff will be busy installing Floe dock systems and boat lifts. When he meets his custom-ers, he helps them determine their waterfront needs and advises them on choices and pricing options. One of the most popular choices is the standard roll-in dock, he said, but customers also like the options of stationary, floating and sectional models, as well. The company delivers and can install upon request to ensure every detail is perfect.

Power Equipment Plus also carries a full line of ATV utility and sport off-road vehicles. The Polaris line of off-road vehicles includes the Ranger Full-Size and Mid-Size multi-passenger choices. The Polaris RZR line includes the Trail & Sport Side x Side, the Xtreme Perfor-mance Side x Side and the Youth Side x Side. The RZR 900 XC offers a unique blend of performance, stability, maneu-verability and technology, which wowed reviewers at UTV Action magazine.

“It’s more than a mid-width UTV,” test drivers reported. “For drivers who need its special abilities, it’s the best-equipped UTV of its kind.”

The newer four-and six-seat UTVs continue to become even more popular, Violette said.

“Everywhere I go, about half of the recreational vehicles I see are Polaris Side x Sides,” he said.

Even for those without family, the extra wheelbase adds sta-bility for high-speed tracking and low-speed prowess when rock crawling. The four-seat 2017 Polaris RZR XP 4 Turbo is the horsepower king of all production four-seat UTVs, he said.

Violette offers a select line of used equipment and will con-sider trade-ins for customers looking to buy newer models.

For all your woodcutting needs, Violette offers Husqvar-na and Stihl professional and homeowner units. For example, the MS 180 and MS 181 models get high praise from Consumer Reports and make their coveted Best Buy list. Reviewers liked Stihl’s ultrafast cutting, light weight, dependable chain brake, and tool-free chain adjustment. The Honda, Toro, Husqvar-na and Walker mowers also get high praise for their low maintenance, high quality and durability. Both the DR K-34 Rapid Fire Wood Splitter and the DR Field and Brush Mow-er are popular choices for the heavier yard chores. The staff will explain to customers how to use the equipment safely and how to perform basic maintenance to ensure the equipment will last for years.

The company offers superb and very competitive financing options through the equipment manufacturers, and can work with local banks, Violette said.

“We aim to make your ex-perience both beneficial and enjoyable,” he said. “Once you give us a try, we’re sure you’ll be back again.”

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Lakepoint Real Estate is in the heart of the Belgrade Lakes village. In a bustling downtown, Lakepoint has found a way to connect cli-ents both from afar and the local area to what is happen-ing in the community. With decades of experience from brokers who have grown up there and have been work-ing in the area, the team of brokers and associates sell hundreds of properties and know the many reasons to choose the Belgrade Lakes area.

Area resident and sales associate, Jordan Stolt, said Belgrade Lakes is like no other place in the world. She says she knows she has been privileged to grow up in an area blessed with true natural beauty. Everyone who comes to Lakepoint’s office has a dream they want to realize. Many have rented a cottage for years.

“Personally, I want to share the extraordinary atmos-phere and the feeling of be-ing on the lake on a beautiful sunny day,” she said.

Simply listening to the water splash against a boat that’s rocking gently and slowly back and forth in the warm sun gives her a won-derful sense of comfort after a long frigid winter.

“It would be selfish to not want to share the tranquility of this breathtaking place,” she said.

Whether it’s boating on one of the areas seven pristine lakes, hiking one of the many well-maintained trails or golfing at the area’s top-rat-ed public course, the oppor-tunity for outdoor activity is endless, she said. During the quieter fall months, this is the place to take a spec-tacular foliage tour or fish for trophy bass, trout and salmon. When the snow flies, it’s time to hop on snow-mobiles to ride hundreds of miles of groomed trails and lakes. Ice fishing is a popular sport, and with so many area lakes and ponds, one doesn’t have to go far to catch a keeper. Spring is a beautiful time of year, offer-ing an opportunity to enjoy the return of many bird species, the baby fawns and other wildlife and the energy of the community after the winter months.

“Those of us who live and work in the Belgrade Lakes Region know it’s an amazing place to visit and a special place to buy and to stay,” she said.

She spoke with other mem-bers of the team to get their quick thoughts about why they love selling and living in the Belgrade Lakes area.

“I enjoy making memories that last a lifetime,” said broker Gail Rizzo. “I know I’m selling a lifestyle that will pass from generation to generation, and that our cus-tomers will come back every year to the Belgrades.”

The area offers a unique atmosphere of serene calm-ness, tranquility and placidi-ty, said Linda Schultz

“Belgrade Lakes equals the state of ataraxia (a state of extreme calmness),” she said.

Stephanie Yeaton Gardner said her customers are look-ing for something that meets their needs, whether it’s a dream vacation home, an ideal investment property, a retirement getaway, a lot to build on, a second home to enjoy, or a guaranteed great vacation rental.

“We are committed to providing the highest level of quality service until you find a place that you know is home,” she said.

Getting away from the hus-tle and bustle of a noisy city is a primary goal of many of Lakepoint Real Estate’s customers.

“I love the small-town feel and friendliness of Belgrade Lakes,” said Rebecca Dun-bar. “It makes me feel good to see the joy people get out of buying their first lakefront property.”

Liz Fontaine said she enjoys helping customers who have the dream of the perfect place.

”Everyone can find their happy place, even if it’s simply sitting outdoors en-joying coffee in the morning sunlight,” she said.

Lakepoint Real Estate’s team of experienced brokers take great pride in their community and in their company. Helping clients fall in love with the area is a bonus. For more information about the area and current listings, visit belgradelake-point.com, email [email protected], or call (888) 495-3711 or (207) 495-3700.

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In today’s busy world, the local old-timers are happy to share their nostalgic rev-eries of the old-fashioned general store. Most of them are gone, swallowed up or pushed out by fast-food restaurants and convenience stores. Day’s Store in Bel-grade’s village center, has kept the flavor and function of the general store, while it has embraced technology and modern living.

Diane Day Oliver’s grand-parents, Jim and Mae Day, bought the store in 1958, and her parents, Gary and Joyce Day, started running the business in 1972. After 59 years, most of what the family-run business offers has built a reputation for consistent quality. It’s the place to buy comfort foods, including homemade fudge and Whoopie pies, while get-ting the latest information on community news, summer projects and the weather.

Kerry and Diane Oliver run the store, and today, they also share community news on the store’s Facebook page, including the highly anticipated opening date of the Gifford’s ice cream take-out window. Inside, the menu tempts customers with sand-wiches named the Native Nightmare, the18th Hole and the Tourist Delight. Freshly baked pizzas fly out the door year-round, and customers stand and chat cheerfully with the staff as they watch their Italian sandwiches being made.

Daughters Megan, Melissa and Holly have worked in the family store, as have many nieces, nephews, and other young people in town. The couple know most of their customers by name. The traditional Meggie O’s fudge is still made fresh weekly, and Oliver said she tries to keep 24 types on hand during the summer months. Some favorite flavors include choc-olate walnut, peanut butter, Rocky Road, and M&M.

Day’s Store proves that buying locally does not mean sacrificing quality. The store carries a wide variety of fresh local and Maine products, including produce, meats and seafood and can help with cus-tom meat preparation and cutting. Fresh batches of chocolate chip Whoopie pies and a daily menu of pizzas, sandwiches and salads are popular take-out items for those customers who don’t feel like cooking. Day’s also sells fishing licenses, bait and fishing gear, lottery tick-ets, gift certificates, movie rentals, and gas. The staff takes larger group take-out orders for sandwiches and other edibles.

“We plan to have wine tastings, hosted by Melissa Oliver, on Tuesdays, and we’ll post the dates and information on our website and Facebook page,” said Diane.

The Olivers host free family entertainment during sum-mer evenings. The back of the store serves as a screen for outdoor movie nights on Thursdays, starting in July. Open mic nights start on Tuesdays in June and feature an outdoor coffee-house setting on the lawn behind the store. Often, local singers and musicians have made their debuts before a friendly and enthusiastic audience. Christine Poul-son, a musician who also schedules the performers, will start the summer music schedule from 6 - 9 p.m. on June 20. The annual Outdoor Dam Jam concert will be on Sunday, August 13 and will feature The Jones’n dance band, a group that specializ-es in non-stop, high energy performances.

“We play modern classics, classic rock, reggae, soul, R&B, disco, ‘80’s/’90’s and millennium pop, jazz stand-ards, and funk from the last six decade,” according to their webpage information. “Each selection is designed to get people up and danc-ing.”

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Contributed photoDay’s Store has been a fixture of Belgrade’s Main Street scene since 1958. For years during the summer months, the Oliver family has hosted movie nights and live music on the lawn behind the store. Customers buy lunch to eat at the picnic table on the shore. The family’s traditions and their emphasis on quality brings generations of Belgrade Lakes Region’s visitors back each year, even if it’s just to say hello as they grab a cup of coffee and a doughnut.

The Olivers host free family entertainment during summer evenings. The back of the store serves as a screen for outdoor movie nights on Thursdays, starting in July. Open mic nights start on Tuesdays in June and feature an outdoor coffeehouse setting on the lawn behind the store.

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Special Supplement • Kennebec Journal • Morning Sentinel … · 2017. 6. 16. · the area’s wildlife and aquatic habitats. Events are sponsored by area organizations, and the