Mrs. Wedgwood passed away more than a year ago, but the house was occupied; however, there was nobody home at the time of the fire.
The Wedgewood house was one of the older homes in Newfield, dating back to the early 1900s.
According to Dave Perruzzi, of the Newfield Fire Department, firefighters responded to the fire at 4:15 p.m. and did not have it out until around 11:30 p.m. It took more than 40 firefighters to get the blaze under control, and they were able to save the ell and the barn.
Firefighters from Newfield, Limerick, Shapleigh, Westbrook, Cornish, and Wakefield, New Hampshire, responded.
This was the second chimney fire in Newfield in just a few weeks; the previous one was on Lost Mile Road.
Perruzzi recommends that homeowners have their chimneys checked once a year and cleaned when necessary. Chief Dave Neville is available to visit homes in order to check them.
For more information about getting your chimney checked, please call Neville at 793-2055.
DANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE
The Town of Newfield is once again sponsoring a New Year's Eve fundraiser to raise money for the local heating assistance program. Tickets are now available.
The party will be held at the West Newfield Town Hall at 23 South Effingham Road on Saturday, Dec. 31, from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m. Tickets are $10 per person and may be purchased at the town office during regular business hours, which are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 11:45 a.m. and 1 to 4:45 p.m., Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7:45 p.m., and Wednesdays from noon to 4:45 p.m.
CHRISTMAS GIFTS NEEDED
York County Shelter Programs in Alfred needs Christmas gifts for its residents.
Donations have been lower this year than in previous ones, but the need is still there. Please consider donating gifts of new sweat shirts, sweat pants, socks, underwear, gloves or hats. The shelter always tries to provide a few gifts to each homeless resident.
Gift certificates at area department stores are also appreciated, so that a staff member can purchase last-minute items for individuals who may enter the Shelter on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
For more information, please contact Patty at 324-1137.
LIBRARY HOSTING AFTERNOON TEA
The Newfield Village Library is hosting Afternoon Tea Socials every Wednesday at 3 p.m.
The library, located in the town office building at 637 Water Street, is open on Wednesdays from noon until 4:45 p.m. The tea socials are open to everyone.
In related news, the library board has selected its new officers for the coming year. According to Librarian Cheryl Cause, Greg Cuffey will be president; Doreen Lofgren, vice president; Diane McClement, secretary; and Helen Winn, treasurer. The trustees will be Joyce Bond, Craig Parker and Ann Winn-Wentworth, and the Friends of the Library are Ann Fisher and Betsy Stead.
The library will be sending out an electronic newsletter to anyone who is interested in latest news and events. For more information, please stop by the library during regular hours or call Cheryl at 793-2263. The regular hours at the library are from 9 to 11:45 a.m. and 1 to 4:45 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6 to 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday evenings, from noon to 4:45 p.m. on Wednesdays, and from 9 to 11:45 a.m. on the first Saturday of every month.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY STARTING NEW SERIES
Starting in March, the Newfield Historical Society will have a series of historical talks at its Monday-night meetings. The first of the series will be about the old Shady Nook Dance Hall on the corner of Shady Nook and Garland roads. Other talks will be about the people, places and events that took place in Newfield back in the day.
In other news, the new officers for the Society are Greg Cuffey, president; Jack Guzman, vice president; Judy Kelley, secretary; and Hazel McGlincey, treasurer.
The Society will not hold business meetings during January and February.
WILLOWBROOK NEEDS MEMBERS
The 19th Century Willowbrook Village Museum at 70 Elm Street will start its 43rd year of operation in May 2012. However, until the museum's board is able to find major donors, the facility's survival depends greatly on memberships from surrounding communities.
Board members are asking for support from Newfield and such neighboring communities as Parsonsfield, Kezar Falls, Porter, Hiram, Brownfield, Cornish, Limerick, Limington, Waterboro, and Alfred, Maine, and Wakefield, Effingham and Freedom, New Hampshire. A monthly pledge of $5 will provide a Family Membership with a season pass for two adults and two children. A monthly pledge of $10 will make you a Willowbrook Friend, and $20 will make you a Willowbrook Patron.
For more information, please contact the museum at 793-2784.
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
The Christmas Eve Service of Scripture and Carols will be held on Dec. 24 at 4:30 p.m. at the West Newfield Congregational Church at 1078 Maplewood Road. The Christmas Eve Service will be held at the Limerick Congregational Church on 45 Main Street at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome.
There will be no services at either church on Christmas Day.
The Newfield Methodist Church at 639 Water Street will have regular Sunday services this week at 10:30 a.m.
The Community of Faith and Fellowship will have their regular Sunday services this week at the Newfield Methodist Church at 639 Water Street at 5 p.m. The choir will meet at 4:15 p.m. There will be traditional readings, special music and carol singing. Everyone is welcome.
CHECKING IN WITH THE STREAKERS
The Route 11 Streakers Snowmobile Club has made preliminary plans to host a bean supper on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012. The location and time will be announced at a later date.
According to Gloria Dyer, the group has been working on the trails for this winter's snowmobiling. The A, B and J trails currently have logging operations taking place and will likely need work done after the loggers leave. The W trail in Limerick, located by the Industrial Park, has a new bridge. Also, the Maine Department of Transportation has put up some badly needed snowmobile crossing signs on routes 11 and 5.
The club is now waiting patiently for snow.
MEETINGS
q Newfield firefighters will have a work session on Tuesday, Dec. 27, at 7 p.m. at the Public Safety Building at 85 Water Street.
q Newfield selectmen will have their weekly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 27, at 7 p.m. at the Town Office at 637 Water Street.
q The next Seniors Luncheon at Mary Ann Manor in Limerick will be held on Jan. 5, 2012.
COUNTRY CUPBOARD
Just three more days to plan a menu for Christmas dinner. If you have not planned a dessert yet, consider making a Cranberry-Apple Cobbler. The recipe comes from my "Baking with Love" cookbook and is an easy, attractive and delicious fruity dessert.
Cranberry-Apple Cobbler
2 cups of brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 large tart red apples, peeled and sliced, about 6 cups
1 package fresh cranberries (12 ounces)
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Grease 2 quart casserole dish. Prepare topping. Mix remaining ingredients in casserole dish. Crumble topping over fruit mixture. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown.
Topping
1 cup all purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup margarine or butter, softened
1 egg, beaten
Mix flour and sugar in medium bowl. Cut in margarine, using fork or pastry blender until crumbly. Stir in egg.
Serve warm with topping of choice, whipped cream or ice cream.
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