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Volume 22 Number 24 December 15, 2016

In order to allow our staff and volunteers time to enjoy the holidays, we will be taking a short break. The next edition of the Gorham Times will be dated January 12. Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! Cummings Two Fires in Two Days Installed as Sheri Faber Staff Writer USM President The Gorham Fire Department han- dled two multiple alarm fires during a two-day period earlier this month. An early morning fire destroyed a historic home on College Ave while a home on Spruce Lane was badly damaged by fire the following day. A passerby noticed smoke at 8 College Ave. just before 3 a.m. on December 5 and called 911. Duane Dreger, owner of the property, was tak- ing advantage of late night Christmas

shopping at L.L. Bean in Freeport when Photo courtesy of Gorham Fire Department his house caught fire. A fire on College Avenue spread quickly during the early morning hours of December 5. Photo credit Danielle Vayenas, USM Office of Public Affairs The historic house built in 1803 may be a total loss as the fire started in the Patrick & Ccindy O’Shea basement and went through to the attic. into contact with discarded steel wool ing a car which was a total loss. James Contributing Writers Due to the age of the house, there were that was also in the bag. The steel wool Vollkommer told the Fire Department no fire stops between the walls and heated up and ignited paper or other that he had finished using his snow The formal installation of Dr. because of the type of construction, it combustibles in the trash. blower, returned it to the garage Glenn Cummings was held on was a particularly difficult fire to fight. Gorham Fire Chief Robert Lefebvre and covered it. The cover caught fire Friday, December 2, at the Costello When firefighters arrived, flames were suggests that if batteries are being put and spread to the garage, car and the Sports Complex on the Gorham coming out of the second floor window into the trash, they should have a piece house. Vollkommer was treated for Campus. Cummings becomes the 13th and shooting past the roof. of tape placed over the end to avoid the minor injuries. President of University of Southern The Fire Department was able to fol- possibility of the battery igniting some- Maine. In a sense, Cummings was low the burn pattern to determine the thing else in the trash. returning home as he began his teach- area of origin of the fire. Dreger had On December 6, a house fire at 6 Gorham Family ing career at Gorham High School. thrown some batteries in the trash and Spruce Lane, owned by James and An installation ceremony is the left the trash bag at the top of the cellar Marie Vollkommer, caused an esti- traditional method for conferring steps. The batteries most likely came mated $60,000 in damages, includ- Critically Injured the rights and responsibilities to the incoming president. Cummings had announced before the ceremony in Accident that this one would be less typical Sheri Faber than most, as it would focus on stu- A Soaring Achievement than most, as it would focus on stu- Staff Writer

Article Ccontinued on PaAge 12 GoOrham TimesS StaffFF G t S Five or more inches of snow fell in On October 6, Theodore “Teddy” Gorham in the early morning hours of Elias Wilder Lockman passed his Eagle December 12, leaving local roads snow White Rock Scout board of review to become an covered as the plows began work to Eagle Scout. Troop 73 of Gorham held clear them. At approximately 10:15 a.m., a Court of Honor on December 3 at the Yvonne Piawlock, 39, of Gorham, who Tree Lighting Great Falls School to promote Lockman was driving a Jeep SUV southbound Tree Lighting to the rank of Eagle Scout. Following on Narragansett St. in the vicinity of the presentation, Senator Amy Volk and Harding Road, lost control of her vehicle Representative Andrew McLean pre- due to the road conditions and slid into sented Teddy with a State Flag and an a dump truck traveling northbound official sentiment from the combined operated by Daniel Aceto, 54, of Gray. Maine Legislature. Photo credit Kimberly Rosa Aceto was not injured. Lockman, the son of James and All five occupants of the vehicle Rori Lockman of Gorham, is a senior U.S. Marine Corp representative Larry had to be extricated by Gorham at Falmouth High School where he is Chretian (right) presented Teddy Lockman firefighters. Joseph Piawlock, 45, earning a STEM diploma. He is also a with a Citizenship Award at his Eagle Scout was pronounced dead at the scene. member of FIRST Team 172 Northern Court of Honor. Rescue units from Gorham, Buxton, Force in Gorham and Falmouth, and Standish and Scarborough assisted is an alum and mentor of FLL team All cially fond of Pinewood Derby, and with transporting the mother and Photo credit Kathy Corbett SySTEMS Go! in Gorham. was honored one year with the Good three children to the hospital. Yvonne He began as a Tiger Cub in the first Sportsman award, which is the highest Piawlock suffered severe internal On November 27, nearly one hundred On November 27, nearly one hundred grade in Pack 85 and advanced through injuries that weren’t initially apparent neighbors from the White Rock area of the ranks in Cub Scouts. He was espe- Article Ccontinued on PaAge 9 and was in serious condition. Three Gorham gathered together for the annual girls, who were sitting in the rear of holiday tree lighting sponsored by the White the vehicle, were listed in critical con- Rock Friendship Club. A six member brass dition at press time. The accident is band led by John Stevens entertained with insidetheTimes being investigated by the Gorham PD Christmas carols before everyone joined with assistance from the Maine State 18 Blotter 19 Classified 4 Living 8 School with assistance from the Maine State Santa Claus for refreshments in the White Police Commercial Division and the Rock Community Club building. 19 Calendar 14 Community 5 Municipal 10 Sports Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. NEWS FROM AUGUSTA Policy on News from Augusta: The Gorham Times asked our three state legislators from Senate District 30, House District 26 and House District 27 to provide us with “News from Augusta.” We publish their articles on a rotating basis. The submissions are devoted to updates of legislative and administrative news, ­­Bringing the News to All of Gorham proposed and passed bills and laws, and developments and events that are of interest and have an impact to Gorham residents. The Gorham Times reserves PO Box 401, 77 South Street the right to edit the submissions and it further reserves the right to reject any submission, in its sole discretion. Gorham, Maine 04038 Phone and Fax: (207) 839-8390 [email protected] My Privilege and Honor to Serve www.gorhamtimes.com The Gorham Times is a free volunteer-run community newspaper distributed every other care as a human right, not just a maximize success. There is no doubt Rep. Linda Sanborn Thursday to more than 100 pick-up sites privilege for some. I believe it is our that this legislation will save the state throughout Gorham. It is with many mixed emotions moral responsibility to ensure that our money and lives, and it is being used —— that I retire from the Maine State elderly and disabled are housed and as a model around the country. 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The result is that many working School News [email protected] —— This opportunity came at a point I would submit that we will never people are now caught in a “gap” and Subscriptions in my life when I had the time, the make adequate progress unless we unable to afford health insurance or $18/year in Gorham; $23/year elsewhere passion and the commitment to try treat this epidemic as the chronic qualify for Medicaid. This bill would $13/year for college subscription to improve the lives of Maine people. medical illness that it is, emphasizing have been the greatest “jobs” bill —— I hope that I have accomplished that long-term treatment and above all, Maine has seen, employing more than General Manager Sue Dunn goal to some extent, not just by intro- prevention. That prevention must start 3,500 Mainers in good-paying health Editor Leslie Dupuis ducing important new legislation, but prenatally and continue to address care jobs and bringing millions of dol- Business Manager Stacy Sallinen also by defending worthy policies that all the adverse childhood experiences lars into Maine’s economy annually. Advertiser Coordinator Stacy Sallinen protect our most vulnerable as well as that can lead to future drug use, I have, with your blessing, done Social Media Coordinator Karen DiDonato budget initiatives with proven returns including hunger, poverty, domestic the best I knew how. Now I pass Design/Production Shirley Douglas on investment. violence and having a parent who is the baton to our most able newly Police Beat Sheri Faber Staff Writers Jacob Adams, Kathy Corbett, John During my two terms each on incarcerated or living with untreated elected Representative Mo Terry, Curley, Bailey O’Brien the Health and Human Services and addiction. Incarcerating people with Representative Andrew McLean and Features Chris Crawford Appropriations and Financial Affairs often co-occurring mental illness and Senator Amy Volk, who will face dif- Photographers Amanda Landry, Stacie Leavitt, committees, I have focused on under- substance use disorders only serves to ficult challenges in the 128th Maine Roger Marchand, Rich Obrey standing the details of health care cost taxpayers millions upon millions Legislature. I wish them the greatest Public Service Karen DiDonato policies and the budget initiatives that of dollars and solves nothing. success as they serve with wisdom Sports Hal D'Amico support them. I have learned much from my legis- and integrity. God bless! School News Andrea Morrell This experience has made me a lative experience. I have found the job Webmaster Judi Jones strong believer that the budget is to be stimulating and uplifting, but (207) 939-2879, Distribution Coordinator Russ Frank indeed a moral document. I believe also, frustrating and -- too often under (800) 423-2900, Distribution Jason Beever, Jim Boyko, Janice in prioritizing investments in quality the current administration -- heart- replinda.sanborn@ Boyko, Scott Burnheimer, Steve Caldwell, Chris Crawford, Dan Fenton, Janie Farr, Russ Frank, childcare, early-childhood education breaking. Perhaps my biggest accom- legislature.maine.gov Joe Hachey, Chris Kimball, Bob Mulkern, Krista and higher education. Prevention is plishment had to do with expand- Nadeau, John Richard, David Willis another critical priority. I see health ing tobacco addiction treatment to Interns Avery Arena, Megan Bennett, Matilda McColl, Elle Spurr, Lydia Valentine, Abbie vanLuling, Marie Walton, Erin Wentworth, Around Town letters to the Editor Bruce Wyatt Letters must be less than 300 words, signed Board of Directors Shaw Brothers has cleared 28 acres off of been painted green and additional strip- with a first and last name, typed or e-mailed Bruce Hepler (President), Shannon Phinney Route 237 that will eventually be used for ing is scheduled for spring. There is now and include a phone number. Letters are Dowdle (Secretary), Alan Bell, Tom Biegel, material stockpiles from the quarry beside a solar light indicating rollover danger that Katherine Corbett, Peter Gleason, Carol Jones, solely the opinion of the writer and not that it. The company will construct a tall berm blinks when a vehicle is approaching the George Sotiropoulos and Michael Wing of the Gorham Times. They are published at along the road for approximately 1000 feet roundabout. The DOT is currently studying —— the discretion of the Gorham Times and are to help hide the stockpiles. whether or not to reduce traffic to a single Advertising and Copy Deadlines subject to editing. lane northbound. Ad deadline is the Wednesday of the week prior Senior citizens in Gorham needing a sand to issue date. Go to www.gorhamtimes.com bucket delivered to their home this winter The Offices at 510 Main at the Old Dear Gorham Times, and click on the advertising link for schedule. I recently completed the Gorham can contact the Gorham Police Department Richardson Place is pleased to announce Police Department’s Citizen Police Editorial Policy at 839-5581. the addition of three new businesses Academy. I relocated to Gorham a couple The Gorham Times takes all reasonable care to prevent to its professional office building: of years ago and saw this as an opportu- errors and disclaims all legal responsibility for any such The Maine Department of Transportation Jamie Becksvoort, Office Manager for nity to strengthen my connection to the errors, omissions, or typographical errors. The Gorham has completed some of the planned Empowering Parents; Deborah Devine, town. The academy provided this as well Times will print corrections if notified within 48 hours. improvements to make the roundabout at PsyD, Psychologist; and Leonard Scott with as a chance to experience a day in the life We reserve the right to refuse publication of unsolic- Route 114 and the Bernard Rines Village Assist2Sell, along with Nancy Scott, Kris of an officer. ited materials. All submissions are subject to editing. My father was with Portland’s Police Opinions expressed in the Gorham Times do not nec- Bypass safer. 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2 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | December 15, 2016 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Volunteer-run, BiWeekly Community Newspaper BUSINESS PROFILE Caring for Those with Cancer

Two Friends Media Bailey O’Brien Gorham Resident Creates Greeting Cards Staff Writer Anne Goff, a retired nurse, a former caregiver, and a member of the Gorham Mallory Campbell Cancer Prayer and Support Group Contributing Writer (GCPSG), has spent her recent years Putting an abstract twist on Maine’s helping those whose lives have been distinguished natural beauty, Two touched by cancer. Friends Media, founded by Gorham The GCPSG, formed in 2010, pro- photographer Douglas Wood and his vides those coping with cancer a place business partner, sculptor Julia M. to share their stories. This group, Doughty, is creating captivating greeting comprised of members of all ages, “is Photo courtesy Anne Goff cards for all Maine admirers. not just for cancer patients. It’s for Anne Goff snuggles with Natalie of Fairfield, “Julia is a found object sculptor and caregivers, too,” said Goff. Previously a Photo courtesy of Two Friends Media ME at the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital. I’m a fine art photographer,” said Wood. caregiver herself, Goff looked after her Natalie refers to Goff as “Granny Annie.” “We first met a few years ago at a gallery ery through fine art prints but the idea mother during her fight against cancer in Portland that represents both of our is exactly the same now as it was in my until she lost her battle ten years ago. help with dry mouth, a common side work, and we had wanted to work on a youth,” he added. Since then, much of her time is spent effect of treatment, they provide a reus- project that incorporated Julia’s sculp- Doughty lives in Freeport and is helping those affected by the disease. “I able water bottle and sour or ginger ture with my photography. Earlier this inspired by the organic. Having grown always say that I receive so much more candies. Lastly, to relieve some of the year, we formed Two Friends Media to up in Nova Scotia and lived in Maine than I give,” she said. emotional distress of a diagnosis, they do just that,” explained Wood. for many years, she focuses her work The group, which meets on the first include herbal teas, a journal from the Wood photographs Doughty’s sculp- on nature. She often uses rusted iron, Tuesday of the month at Cressey Road Maine Cancer Center, and note cards tures at various locations around coastal wood, glass, metal, and stone to make United Methodist Church, follows the adorned with artwork made by one Maine. The duo produced their first set her sculptures. acronymic creed “CARE,” which stands member’s wife. “We’ve given out well of cards, which were lobster portraits, “These rusty iron shapes sit patiently for Confidentiality, no Advice, Respect over 300 of these bags since we’ve start- in the summer of 2016. The portraits in my studio keeping me company until for all members, and making an Effort ed,” Goff said. were printed in the summer and can I discover their place in my art. Often, if to listen. “We are there to listen with- The group also reaches out to cancer be found in nearly a dozen retail stores I’ve had a found object for a while, and out judgment and to offer support, not patients near and far with thoughts and from Portland to Bar Harbor. it is not speaking to me, I will turn it advice,” added Goff. mementos of support. “We call them Wood and his wife JoAnne have lived upside down, and suddenly, magically, One of the group’s missions is to ‘prayer angels.’ We send cards and notes in Gorham for the past sixteen years. it makes sense,” said Doughty. send cancer care bags to those who of encouragement to people who we’ve Wood’s marvel for natural wonders has You can view their artwork or have recently been diagnosed. “We try heard are diagnosed. One time we sent been evident since childhood. contact Wood and Doughty through to fill it with things that will help them them to a woman in New Jersey, and “When I was 7, I shared my enthu- their personal websites douglaswood- the most while they undergo treat- she was blown away by all of the prayers siasm for what I was seeing by trying photography.com and www.juliam- ment,” she explained. To combat a and support from people she had never to drag as many people as I could over doughty.com, as well as their shared constant chill, they stuff the bag with a met,” said Goff. Despite these “angels” to my location,” said Wood. “Today, I website for Two Friends Media at fleece blanket, slipper socks, a knit hat, share these moments of joy and discov- www.twofriendsmedia.com. and microwavable comfort wraps. To Article Continued on Page 9

Since 1995 — A FREE, Volunteer-run, BiWeekly Community Newspaper | December 15, 2016 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 3 SENIOR CARE Take a Hike! or a Embracing Alzheimer’s Disease Ski or Snowshoe

Bill Jenks or expect them to do tasks they can is quickly forgotten. Take pleasure in no longer accomplish. We speak to simple activities together—enjoying a on Black Brook Grief and sadness are inherent in the them as adults, avoiding a demeaning favorite flavor of ice cream, singing a Chris Crawford process of adjustment when a spouse or tone of voice. We find creative ways to well-known hymn, or watching ducks Staff Writer parent develops Alzheimer’s disease. As distract and engage them rather than on a pond. Focus on remaining abili- care partners, we grieve the loss of the telling them “no,” which often results ties, rather than on what has been Snow or no snow, there is still plenty person as they were, the change in our in a power struggle. As much as is rea- lost, and celebrate a life well lived. to see and do this time of year in Black relationship, the betrayal of our dreams sonable, we try to do tasks “with” the Embracing our family member Brook Preserve. This 105 acre parcel of for what this time in our lives would person rather than “for” them, recogniz- does not mean that they will always land, located in the heart of Windham, be like. But if we can begin to move ing that feeling productive and useful be happy, or will never experience has changed very little since the town beyond a place of grieving “what was” is a basic need that doesn’t change just challenging behaviors or deteriora- was incorporated in 1735. It will remain to accepting “what is,” it opens up new because there is a dementia diagnosis. tion of their condition. Nor does it undeveloped and wild forever as part opportunities for us as care partners as It means we plan daily activities in a mean we, as care partners, will have of the newly combined Presumpscot well as for the person who has the dis- way that can lessen anxiety and frustra- the time, energy or patience to be Regional Land Trust holdings. ease. We can begin to not just survive, tion. We establish a daily routine that is our best every day. It does mean Black Brook is open to the public year round for hiking, horseback riding, but to thrive together. predictable and comforting, recognizing that we can be comforted by the cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and What does it mean to “embrace” that our family member will function knowledge that we have helped our snowmobile riding (on the designated the person with Alzheimer’s disease? best when things are familiar and pre- family member be the best they can trail). Pets on leash are welcome. In It means that we stop trying to “fix” dictable. We avoid large groups or high- be and that we have stood by them early summer there are wild blueberries every symptom they have. As we under- ly stimulating environments that may to provide the most valuable gift to pick and in the fall, wild blackberries stand the disease process, we develop provoke anxiety and highlight losses. there is—unconditional love and ripen along the trails in the woods. empathy for our family member who We use patience, validation strategies, acceptance. The 2.4 miles of networked trails is struggling in a world that no longer and encouragement to make days go Embracing Alzheimer’s is not easy. that crisscross the preserve have over makes sense to them. We recognize smoothly. We are sensitive to their It takes enormous emotional, spiri- 600 feet of “bog bridges” to protect that forgetfulness, repetition, and many feelings and needs, recognizing that tual, and psychological commitment the wetlands and keep hikers’ feet dry. potentially annoying behaviors are these are often expressed behavior- and effort, and is typically a halting Cedar benches along the trail provide really “normal,” given the confusion, ally, not verbally. We understand the process. But the rewards are great great spots to enjoy the silence or to anxiety, and loss of control the per- need for our family member to seek both for the person with the disease have a snack. son is experiencing. The empathy we security and comfort, given the feel- and for those caring for them. Black Brook offers rolling hills, develop for our loved one allows us ings of anxiety and loss of control mature trees, and brooks along with a variety of wildlife and plant life. Deer, to accept these symptoms and not feel that accompany the disease. Bill Jenks owns Home coyote, fox, porcupines, raccoons, wild compelled to correct or change them. Embracing the person with Instead Senior Care turkeys, partridge, owls and skunks are It also means we seek to provide an Alzheimer’s disease means we learn in Gorham and is among the wildlife seen here. The natu- environment that promotes self-esteem to enjoy and value them as they are the Chairman of the ral wetland is a haven for herons, ducks, and dignity. Embracing the person with now, finding time to reminisce and Board of Directors egrets and songbirds, and fish. Beaver dementia means that we take care not to laugh together about the funny of the Maine Chapter dams and lodges can easily be spotted to highlight their losses by asking ques- things that inevitably happen. Value of the Alzheimer’s in the center of the preserve and along tions that rely on short- term memory, the beauty of the moment, even if it Association. Article Continued on Page 11

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4 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | December 15, 2016 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Volunteer-run, BiWeekly Community Newspaper MUNICIPAL New This Year — the New DECEMBER 5, 2016 Planning Board Results Year Gorham Café The Planning Board approved an request for site plan approval of a 5 amendment for James and Sharon story, 23,822 sq. ft. multi-use building Gorham Times Staff school when the Café closes. Gregoire to relocate underground at 7 Railroad Avenue with a first level The second detail confirms utilities for the 6 lot Wilson Field bowling alley facility with food and “We have two details to add that that lanyards are now available at subdivision off Brackett Road and beverage services, first level commer- were not available for the previous Hannaford in Gorham, the Gorham Snowberry Drive. cial/retail space, recreation space and edition of the Gorham Times,” said Rec. Dept. and Baxter Memorial Sebago Brewing Company’s request studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments Virginia Wilder Cross, chairper- Library. The $5 lighted flashing for approval of a facility to accommo- with associated paving was discussed son for New Year Gorham. “The lanyards are the means of admis- date a brewery, tasting room, event/ and postponed pending responses to first item is particularly exciting sion, and families with more than function center, warehousing and remaining issues. because it is new this year and it two children (living at the same corporate offices on a 6.05 acre por- Normand Berube Builders’ request makes it possible for families to address), can purchase a $20 family tion of the Shaw parcel on Rt. 25 was for a 6 lot subdivision on 17.67 acres arrive mid afternoon to enjoy the package at the Gorham Rec. Dept. approved with findings of fact and con- located off County Road on Shiers afternoon activities, stay for a fam- Weather permitting, the event ditions of approval. Meadows Drive was given preliminary ily-friendly supper, and remain at will begin at noon December 31, Great Falls Construction, Inc.’s approval with findings of fact. the high school for the final perfor- with snow sculpting in Robie Park mances and fireworks.” (the green space between the high The Gorham and Falmouth High school and municipal building) NOVEMBER 22, 2016 School Robotics Team (Falgor and it will continue with lots of #172) will open the New Year fun activities and stunning perfor- Gorham Café in the high school mances until the finale fireworks at Town Council Meeting cafeteria, where they will offer a 9 p.m. at Gorham High School. family-friendly menu at a family- The complete program with per- Jacob Adams Mike Phinney was elected as the friendly cost. In addition, they will formance descriptions is available Staff Writer Chair for the 2016-2017 year. provide snacks during the activities where the lanyards are sold and Chairman Phinney presented Matt at Shaw Gym and again at the high online at www.newyeargorham.org. Town Manager David Cole, issued a Robinson (15 years) and Bruce Roullard 5 year service pin to Christine Hyland of (3 years) a plaque honoring their time the Finance Department and a 35 year on the Gorham Town Council. service pin to Larry Fearon of the Police Committee Appointments are as GHS GRAD NEWS: If you, or your son or daughter is a GHS graduate, we Department. follows: would like to share your achievements in the Gorham Times Of Interest Town Clerk Laurie Nordfors, swore 1. Finance Committee: James Hagar, section or in a Where Are They Now feature. Submissions should include in the newly elected Town Councilors Chair, Paul Smith, Marla Stelk the year of GHS graduation and should be no longer than 75 words. Benjamin Hartwell, James Hager and 2. Ordinance Committee: Ben Paul Smith. Roll Call for the 2016-2017 Hartwell, Chair, Ron Shepard, Sherrie Contact Chris Crawford at [email protected], Kathy Corbett at Town Council followed: Councilor Benner [email protected] or Cindy O’Shea at [email protected]. Phinney, Benner, Stelk, Shepard, Hartwell, Hager and Smith. Article Continued on Page 7

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Since 1995 — A FREE, Volunteer-run, BiWeekly Community Newspaper | December 15, 2016 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 5 MUNICIPAL Twelve People “Graduate” from Citizen Police Academy

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Photo courtesy of Gorham Police Dept.

Members of Gorham’s first Citizen Police Academy are (front row, left to right): Martin Em- erson, Don Sedenka, Johana Hanselman, Jamie Douglass, Cynthia Grovo, John Lavin, Chris Powers, and James Robinson. Back row: Patricia Joyce, Jeffrey Douglass, Deputy Chief Chris Sanborn, Chief Dan Jones, Officer Ted Hatch, David Albrecht, and Gina Marsters.

Sheri Faber drugs and the increase in their use and Staff Writer potency was discussed as it’s a relevant issue for more and more people. This past September, Police Chief “The primary focus of any Citizen Dan Jones instituted a Citizen Police Police Academy is to build bridges Academy. The program was run by between the Police Department and the Officer Ted Hatch with the goal of hav- community. The attendees get an edu- ing the public better understand the cation into what we do, but the magic workings of the Police Department as happens when they see who we are. well as having an opportunity to get to This academy was particularly successful know individual officers. Twelve people because of the dedicated, enthusiastic signed up for the 10-week course and caring people we have working after it was promoted on the Police at GPD. I expect we will be flooded Department’s Facebook page. with applications for the next academy The sessions, which covered a vari- after the success of the first,” said Chief ety of police related topics, focused Jones. on presenting the job from an officers’ Officer Hatch has long been involved perspective. The topics included dealing in community activities including with OUI cases, visiting the Cumberland running the Triad which supports County Regional Communication programs for seniors in Gorham and Center which receives all the 911 calls Westbrook as well as promoting the for the county, the “ethics” of law use of yellow dot stickers on the back enforcement, FATS training (Fire Arms windows of vehicles so that if person is Training Simulator) as well as the role in an accident, the first responders will of detectives, a class in personal safety know that their medical information is (defensive tactics), and dealing with in the glove compartment. juveniles through a program known as This first Citizen Police Academy was restorative justice where the youth can designed to be pertinent to Gorham perform community service helping and to let people know what types of those they have harmed. situations officers are dealing with in Former Brunswick Police Chief Jerry our Town. The class included ride- Hinton spoke about the ethics of the alongs. Hatch noted that the citizens job and the need to keep one’s integrity both on and off the job. And, of course, Article Continued on Page 12

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6 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | December 15, 2016 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Volunteer-run, BiWeekly Community Newspaper Town Council Meeting Continued from Page 5 3. Appointments/Personnel tion shall include, but not be lim- remain, the PRLT is authorized to The Town Council appropriated Committee: Sherrie Benner, Chair, ited to, the following: art studio, use the residual funds for its gen- the remaining funds in the Public Marla Stelk, Ben Hartwell bed and breakfast, day care home, eral purpose. Safety Fiber Network Account 4. Economic Development/Capital dressmaking shop, farm stands/ The Town Council accepted a ($9022.97), Public Safety Building Improvements Committee: Ron roadside stands, hairdressing shop, drainage easement as part of the Account ($4844.66), McLellan/ Shepard, Chair, Paul Smith, James teaching or tutoring facilities, office Village Crossing Subdivision. Sampson House Repair Account Hager of a physician, dentist, optom- A bid from Nortrax was accept- ($15,769) and $1200 from the 5. Representative to Greater etrist, lawyer, engineer, architect or ed for a front-end loader, with plow Contingency account to purchase a Portland Council of Governments: accountant, office of a real estate and wing, costing $171,500, with double-sided electronic sign for the Marla Stelk, Alternate: Paul Smith broker or agent, office of an insur- trade-in. (5 yeas, 2 nays: Hartwell, Public Safety Complex. 6. Representative to Ecomaine: ance agent or broker, office of small Smith) Gorham’s Legislative Delegation Sherrie Benner, Alternate: Paul builders, plumbers and electricians A proposal to amend the Land will be asked to sponsor and Smith meeting particular conditions. The Use and Development Code to allow strongly support legislation that 7. Representative to Jetport Noise complete amendment is available rotating barber poles, was referred would allow the Maine Turnpike Abatement: James Hager, Alternate: on the town’s website. to the Planning Board for a public Authority to construct a new sus- Mike Phinney The ballot initiative to legalize, hearing and recommendations. tainable controlled access high- 8. Representative to PACTS Policy regulate and tax marijuana for non- The Town Council Staff will not way between the terminus of the Committee: Bob Burns medicinal purposes known as the develop a Wetland Conservation Bernard P Rines Highway and 9. Representative to METRO “Marijuana Legalization Act” and Ordinance and present it to the the Maine Turnpike at or near Regional Coalition: Mike Phinney, how it will affect Gorham will be Ordinance Committee for review Exit 45 as stipulated in the Town David Cole, Alternate: Paul Smith discussed at the February 7 Town and reasonable modifications. (3 of Gorham’s recently approved The Town Council adopted the Council Meeting. yeas, 4 nays: Phinney, Shepard, Comprehensive Plan and consis- same rules for the 2016-2017 year The Town Council approved Hartwell, Smith) FAILED tent with the recommendations as for the 2015- 2016 year, howev- a Liquor License renewal for The Town Council will write off the of the Gorham East-West Corridor er, meetings now start at 6:30 p.m. Lucky Thai Restaurant, locat- remaining taxes on a mobile home Feasibility Study. instead of 7:00 p.m. ed at 593 Main Street, Sebago because the taxes are uncollectable A bid was accepted from Nortrax The Town Council elected Ron Brewing Company, located at 29 and the asset has limited value. for a Loader Backhoe costing Shepard as Vice Chair for the 2016- Elm Street and Gorham House of A discussion is scheduled for the $103,500, with trade-in. 2017 year. Pizza, located at 2 State Street. January 3 meeting to discuss the The Town Council recog- A Public Hearing was scheduled A request from the Presumpscot need to have more engagement nized that the intersection of for December 6, 2016 on a pro- Regional Land Trust (PRLT) was between Gorham High School and Libby Avenue and Main Street posal to amend the Town’s Street approved to use the balance of USM, facilitate student internships, as a high accident location and and Sidewalks Ordinance by allow- funds from the McLellan/Sampson co-op programs and job shadowing approved Maine Department of ing traffic to enter Pine Street from House account towards the costs programs with business participa- Transportation’s intention to install Route 25, for the purpose of access- associated with transferring 12 con- tion and develop programs to edu- traffic lights at this intersection as ing parking lots that support the servation lands, previously held by cate teachers and other educational soon as sufficient funding becomes businesses near the entrance. Gorham Trails, Inc., to PRLT after staff about business and invite the available. The Town Council approved first using funds towards the trans- Superintendent of Schools and Complete minutes are available an amendment to the Home fer of properties held by Gorham School Board to participate in the on the town’s website at www.gor- Occupation code. A home occupa- Trails, Inc., should any funds discussion. ham-me.org.

Since 1995 — A FREE, Volunteer-run, BiWeekly Community Newspaper | December 15, 2016 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 7 SCHOOL School Note GORHAM DINING SERVICES SERIES: PART 4 – GREAT FALLS ELEMENTARY The new Winter/Spring 2017 Course Cat- Serving More than Half of Gorham’s Youth alog from Gorham Adult Education will be delivered Christmas weekend. Great Falls Dinning Several new classes and many returning Services Staff favorites will be offered. Online registra- tion will begin Friday, December 23. At the Great Falls Café, the focus is on serving the youngest customers in the community both yummy and nutri- tious meals in a food safe and friendly GMS Student environment. With an enrollment of 543 and grow- ing, Great Falls has the largest enroll- Wins First Place ment of the three elementary schools in Gorham. We are currently serving in Competition lunches to over half of the student population; they serve 60-70 breakfasts Emelia Bailey, a a day, and also pack up 70 snacks to go sixth grader at for the Gorham Recreation Department. Gorham Middle Fortunately, we have three hard working employees that make things School, won run smoothly and who care deeply first place in the about feeding the students. Great Falls junior division also has some great staff members and at the Maine students who pitch in when the dining Association of staff needs an extra hand. Singing Teach- This school year had a busy start. Photo credit Heather vanLuling er’s (NATS) There was a short informative meeting Mrs. vanLuling’s Great Falls kindergarten class posed with the dining staff during their kitchen tour. annual Musical in the beginning of the year with ques- Theater singing tions and answers to help parents of competition held incoming kindergarten parents know Early in October, the dining staff come to help prepare for the event. on Nov. 19 at Bates College. Bailey sang how the school and the lunch program held its annual Maine Harvest Lunch, Each kindergarten class also had a tour operates. There was orientation in the two selections from the musicals Cinder- which featured fresh locally grown and of the kitchen. The students loved walk- evening as well for all grades, and the ella and The Phantom of the Opera. Bailey raised vegetables, fruits, and burgers. ing into the big refrigerator and freezer. dining staff was on hand with informa- Lunch was a big success serving a total The tours are always great fun and fol- has also performed with the Port Opera tion for parents and fresh local apples of 348 students and staff members. We lowed by questions and answers, a little Company and is a member of the Universi- from Bracketts Orchards. had three wonderful parent volunteers snack and some fun nutrition activities. ty of Southern Maine Children’s Choir. The goal of NATS is to encourage the highest standards of the vocal art and of ethical principles in the teaching of singing; and Outstanding to promote vocal education and research at all levels, both for the enrichment of Students the general public and for the professional advancement of the talented. Gorham High School students were recently recognized as outstand- ing students of the first quarter at the Westbrook Regional Vocational Center. Omission Pictured (left to right) are: Derek Kuu- Due to a computer error, Lauren Poirier, a sela, Automotives I; Katherine Bennett, senior at GHS, was omitted from the High Social Work I; Asma Sayed, Marketing Honors Roll list that was sent to the Gorham Ed. I; and Kim Slipp, Assistant Principal Times for the first quarter of the 2016-17 at GHS. school year. GHS regrets the omission.

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8 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | December 15, 2016 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Volunteer-run, BiWeekly Community Newspaper Ann Goff Gives Back Continued from Page 3 A Soaring Achievement and the prayers bookending each meet- ily. “But I learned how to cope during Continued from Page 1 STEAM Family ing, this group is not intended to be my nursing career. You can’t get too honor awarded at our Pinewood Derby. religious. However, “many people who involved - you need to have a life out- As a Boy Scout, Lockman embraced are not religious have found that prayer side of the hospital.” outdoor activities and camping with Fun Night helps them cope with their situation,” Goff and her family also volunteer for the troop. In the summer of 2012, he she commented. Camp Sunshine, a nationally celebrated went on a week-long trip with the troop In addition to the emotional, spiri- camp in Casco, Maine for children along the Allagash Wilderness Waterway without a parent. As one of two lone tual, and physical support the GCPSG afflicted with life-threatening illnesses. Scouts, he was responsible to ensure provides its members and the greater It is the only camp of this kind in the that his food, clothing and gear were Gorham community, the group is glad nation that also invites the child’s entire properly managed during the trip. His to provide financial support as well. family to attend. Goff and her family leadership on the trip and in other “When someone is diagnosed, they experience the full spectrum of emo- areas of his life led the troop to elect often can’t work, and that puts a strain tion at Camp each year, from scooping him to the Order of the Arrow in 2013, on family income,” said Goff. With the ice cream onto a smiling child’s waffle and he represented Maine and the aid of donations, “we’ll do things like - “we let them have whatever they want” Madockawanda Lodge at the National give gift certificates or pay for an oil - to grieving with families at solemn Order of the Arrow Centennial confer- delivery - just small things to help.” bereavement ceremonies. ence in the summer of 2014. Over the years, the group has had Not all her stories are sad. “That’s His Eagle Scout project was designed to part with several members. “We’ve what I always tell people!” she said, to help elementary school students bet- lost close to twenty members of our laughing. From her involvement ter access and utilize components in group,” said Goff. One of the found- with the GCPSG, BBCH, and Camp their robotics classes. Before the project, ing members, Martha Harris, passed Sunshine, she has her share of joyful the Lego pieces, on which the class is away in February 2013 of cancer. “She stories: some of cancer victims healing, based, were stored in plastic bins on Photo credit Stacey Sawyer was a close friend of mine, and she some of ill children enjoying a moment shelves higher than the students could reach presenting both a safety issue and was beloved around town. Little did of normalcy, and some of courageous On October 14, Great Falls Elementary an access issue. He designed and built she know…” added Goff, trailing off families finding strength after the pass- hosted a Family Fun and Steam Night. two rolling open-faced shelving units There were lots of activities for families to for a moment. “It was around this time ing of a family member. on which the work surfaces for the class participate in. Students could build card of year she was diagnosed. The thing “Many people who have lost a child could be attached. He also included elec- bridges, play with snow, make a straw about cancer is that you just never to cancer volunteer at Camp Sunshine tric power cable management to make rocket, draw with parabolic curves, launch know who it will affect.” or find other ways to give back. These the chargers safer for the students. a film canister rocket and much more. Not This is perhaps echoed most clearly parents are always so generous to give Among many generations of Boys only did families explore science, technol- in her work volunteering at the Barbara to someone else going through the Scouts in the Lockman family, Teddy is ogy, engineering, art, and mathematics but Bush Children’s Hospital (“BBCH”) same thing,” she said. the first to achieve the Eagle Scout rank. everyone was also introduced to an- where she provides support and assis- Goff is similarly generous. She has His father shared, “His accomplishment other Code of Conduct character. Kiki the tance for children and families grap- found her purpose: to bring light to is, for us, as valuable as any awards or Compassionate Kangaroo and her friends pling with cancer and other life-threat- those whose lives cancer has darkened. recognitions he may have received in performed a skit about Socktober and ening illnesses. “There are so many ways to give back. school, as it recognizes a lifetime of Scientist Fortezy was there to join in on the “I’ll be honest. There are times when You just need to find your own little work and good deeds. We could not fun and learning. Pictured is Mr. Maheu I think about them as I go to sleep and niche that’s meaningful to you.” be more proud of the young man that showing Denali Tetrault how to build a film when I wake up,” she said of the close- For more information about the Teddy has become.” Lockman plans to study engineering canister rocket. ness she can feel to a patient or a fam- GCPSG, visit www.cresseyrdumc.org. and music at a four-year college after graduation.

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Compiled by Hal D’Amico is among the top pole vaulters in the SMAA Rossignol (junior: sprints, jumps), and Jacob every event. Her effort is infectious.” Cyr also Sports Editor and could be a high state scorer. Grace Sladen (junior: middle distance, distance). praised senior caption Delaney Burns. “I have McGouldrick is a top sprinter and hurdler. The Tanguay shared his outlook for the season: never seen a high school swimmer work Girls’ Indoor Track and Field: Coach John addition of freshmen distance runners Iris “We graduated a dozen seniors last year and harder than Delaney in all my years of coach- Caterina, in his 15th season, said his squad, Kitchen and Kate Tugman and junior mid- most of these student-athletes were point ing and swimming.” Freshman Laura Bolduc “brings back all of their top competitors from distance runner Sarah Johnson could give scorers for our team. I am hopeful that the is “our strongest new swimmer and will be last winter and, with the addition of some tal- Gorham one of the top 4 x 800 relays in the new additions to our team will make positive an integral part of the team,” said Cyr. He ented newcomers, should be very competitive state when teamed with Slager.” strides to fill those gaps. There are many new continued, “Molly Sposato is our other senior this season.” Captains Sarah Lorello (senior: Boys’ Indoor Track and Field: Coach Jason faces on this team, and I am excited to see captain and the true emotional leader of the sprints, jumps), Audrey Perrault (senior: shot Tanguay is in his 8th season. The captains them progress this season. I look for us to be team…a rare breaststroke talent, but more put), and Anna Slager (junior: distance) are are Ethan Orach (senior: middle distance), competitive during the regular season with a importantly…she pushes her teammates to key returners along with Bridget Rossignol James Benson (senior: sprints, jumps), few athletes qualifying for the bigger meets.” do their best and backs it all up in the pool.” (junior: pole vault, sprints, hurdles), Maddie Anthony Chase (junior: distance), and Garrett Boys’ Basketball: Coach Mark Karter is The goal for this squad is to “improve on our Rossignol (junior: sprints), Grace McGoul- Higgins (junior: jumps). Other key return- in his 4th year with the Rams. The team 6th place at Southwesterns last year.” Coach drick (junior: sprints, hurdles), and Evelyn ers include Zack Brown-Davis (sophomore: went 14-5 last season, losing in the regional Cyr’s goal for the boys is “to improve from Kitchen (sophomore: shot put, triple jump). middle distance), Aaron Farr (junior: sprints, semifinal. Impact players are seniors Jackson meet to meet and have a strong showing The top newcomers are Sarah Johnson jumps), Luke Gowen (junior: sprints, jumps), Fotter, Cam Holmes, Logan Drouin, and junior at Southwesterns for such a small team.” (junior: middle distance), Iris Kitchen (fresh- and Alex Ousback (junior: middle distance). Kyle King. With two starters returning, Karter Speaking about freshman Patrick Bishop, Cyr man: distance), and Kate Tugman (freshman: Top Newcomers include Westley Brinegar had the following preseason outlook: “The offered that he “has quickly cemented himself distance). Caterina commented that, “Anna (freshman: sprints, jumps), Sam Burghardt Rams will look to be competitive in a tough as the best swimmer on the team. He works Slager returns as defending state champion in (junior: jumps), David Drew (junior: sprints), conference by utilizing a balanced attack hard at improving every day and has a strong the one mile and two mile. Bridget Rossignol Ryan Farr (freshman: sprints, jumps), Wil on offense and tough man to man defense. sense of the fun and excitement that comes Heavy losses to graduation will be a major with high school swimming.” Cyr said his challenge on the offensive end, and the team coaching philosophy is simple. “If everyone will be looking for the impact players stated is giving their all to practice and meets, we above to be major contributors as the year will all be having just a ton of fun, and if we moves along.” can have fun, everyone will improve and the Girls’ Basketball: The defending State AA season will be a success.” Champion Lady Rams were 21-0 in 2016. Boys’ Ice Hockey: Jon Portwine is in Coach Laughn Berthiaume is in his 10th sea- his 16th season on the Gorham coaching son at Gorham. Key players include Emily Es- staff, his 9th as Head Coach. His players to posito (Senior, All State Selection, 18.1 points watch include seniors Carter Landry, Adam UNDER CONTRACT per game), Mackenzie Holmes (Sophomore, Peterson, Noah Bird, and junior Lucas Roop. All State Selection, 14.7 ppg), seniors Kaylea Portwine said, “The key to success both Lundin and Kristen Curley, juniors Michelle offensively and defensively is how well we Rowe and Alexis Fotter, and sophomores execute our forecheck. Much time in practice Brittany Desjardin and Courtney Brent. Ber- is spent on forecheck, break out, and special thiaume anticipates that, “In the Southern AA teams.” He added, “With much of last year’s Division, our key match-ups will be with the young team returning, we are continuing to teams we double with. We play twice against improve and make it back to the top of South- TA (Thornton Academy) and Bonny Eagle, so ern Maine Class B.” those games are very important.” He added, Girls’ Ice Hockey: Coach Nat Germond “In the Northern AA Division, Deering and reported the team “has four seniors and once Cheverus return the most players to their again many brand new hockey players.” Mary roster and will have veteran groups that will Adams is the captain, with Catharine Biegel be a challenge.” Coming off a championship and Karen Stemm in alternate captain roles. season with experienced and talented leader- Germond reflected that “scoring was our ship returning to the court, the coach shared biggest hurdle last season, but with a focus that, “Our goal for the season is to not look on team scoring we have produced seventeen too far ahead and make sure we are taking goals in our first four games.” His early sea- care of the things that we have control of. We son observation is the clear shift in scoring, want to defend at a high level and not rely on with “many contributors in this department, trying to just outscore opponents.” and more importantly, many of the goals are Swimming: Coach Adam Cyr is in his sec- coming with primary and secondary as- ond season at Gorham, following two years sists, as opposed to last year’s goals, which at Biddeford. Swimmers to watch on the girls’ were largely unassisted individual efforts.” side include sophomore Caelyn Smith (“KK”) The defensive side of the ice includes three who Cyr said is, “an amazing all around swimmer who leads the team at just about Article Continued on Page 12

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10 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | December 15, 2016 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Volunteer-run, BiWeekly Community Newspaper Burn Off the Turkey 5K In the Zone The Maine Soccer Coaches All-Star Banquet Trenton Bassingthwaite (GHS ’16) was was held in Bangor on December 4. Those among a handful of freshmen to earn a honored included Rams coach Tim King, coveted slot on the Assumption College who was named Southern Maine “Coach of soccer team. Assumption finished 7-10 the Year” and Jackson Fotter, who was one overall, with a 6-6 conference record in of four Maine players to be named “All New the Northeast 10. The young team finished England.” Emma Forgues, Narissa Libby, well ahead of preseason rankings. and Emma Smith were all named to the “Southern Maine State Team.”

Take a Hike Continued from Page 4 the trails that touch the brook. This time of year, dress warmly and The Black Brook begins it journey in adjustable layers. As always, remem- here in the Preserve, meandering ber to Leave no Trace and to let some- through fields and forests, until it one know where you will be hiking. A joins the Presumpscot River about 6 link to nearby Geocaches is available at Photo courtesy of Gorham Recreation miles away. www.prlt.org. To reach the trailhead, take The Presumpscot Regional Land Compiled by Hal D’Amico Jen Rush won the female open division Route 202 toward Windham. Turn Trust is a non-profit organization Sports Editor (20:54). right (east) at Windham Center working within the Presumpscot River Age group division winners from Road and continue 0.3 miles to the Watershed and holds conservation lands Gorham was cold, damp, and foggy Gorham were: Tiril Wiig (F 15-19, gravel parking area and trailhead on in the towns of Gorham, Gray, Sebago, on Saturday, November 26, for the 25:33), Jesse Southard (M 15-19, 17:42), the left (north) side of the road. Standish, Westbrook and Windham. 19th Annual Burn Off the Turkey 5k, Kiersten Turner (F 20-29, 23:13), Drew sponsored by the Gorham Recreation York (M 20-29, 19:33), Peter Downing Department. For the 207 runners and (M 30-39, 17:33), Sarah Plummer (F walkers, conditions were conducive to 30-39, 22:37), Julie Martin (F 50-59, some extra warmup jogging and stretch- 26:46), Jeff Turner (M 50-59, 24:57), ing, a few extra calories metabolized. and Dick Graves (M 60-69, 20:27). Jesse Orach (GHS ’12) broke the tape In the racewalk, Debbie Howe of in 15:20, winning the male open divi- Waterford, Maine, broke the tape in Kick Off your New Year with Doshu Allan Viernes sion for the second consecutive year. 37:50. Virginia Wilder Cross was the first Shihan Jennifer Viernes Peter Downing (2nd, 17:33) and Jesse Gorham walker (4th place, 46:11). our Introductory Special! 821 Main Street Southard (3rd, 17:42) joined Orach for The top 25 runners from Gorham $59.95 includes your Westbrook a Gorham “podium sweep.” Gorham’s were: 1st Month and a Uniform! 207.854.9408 Place Name Division Time Place Name Division Time 1 Jesse Orach M Open 15:20 20 Joey Smith M 20-29 22:53 2 Peter Downing M 30-39 17:33 23 Kiersten Turner F 20-29 23:13 3 Jesse Southard M 15-19 17:42 24 Laurie Nicholas F 40-49 23:19 5 Collin Jones M 15-19 18:42 28 Mike McInnis M 30-39 23:45 6 Drew York M 20-29 19:33 31 Sam Orlando M 14 & Under 24:04 7 Adam Bourgault M 20-29 19:55 32 Matt Nelson M 40-49 24:06 8 Cameron Tracy M 15-19 20:05 33 Travis Bush M 30-39 24:17 12 Calvin Riiska M 15-19 20:25 37 Dawn Palme F 30-39 24:45 13 Dick Graves M 60-69 20:27 39 Jeff Turner M 50-59 24:57 14 Brandon Kunsels M 15-19 20:50 40 Keith Orlando M 40-49 24:59 15 Jen Rush F Open 20:54 43 Mandy Bailey F 30-39 25:06 18 Thomas Bernier M 15-19 22:22 44 Evelyn Rush F 14 & Under 25:11 19 Sarah Plummer F 30-39 22:37

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Since 1995 — A FREE, Volunteer-run, BiWeekly Community Newspaper | December 15, 2016 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 11 Cummings Installed as USM President Continued from Page 1 That’s a Wrap! dents. As the ceremony began, two didate backed out, the trustees then hundred students were escorted into hired him. He went on to explain the field house on the arms of profes- that he needed to lose this job and sors who had identified them as wor- then get it back to make him realize thy of recognition. how fortunate he was and how deter- Testimonials were given about mined he was to do this job to the Cummings as a positive change best of his ability. agent, a person who leads by exam- Cummings’ focus then turned to ple and one who listens and respects the students. He stated that from others. In the eighteen months since interviews conducted with current Cummings took office, positive and former students, there were change has taken place at USM. The three things he learned: students $6 million deficit of 2015 is now want to be known and welcomed in the black and USM no longer by the faculty and staff at USM, they has to borrow from the University want costs cut, and they want practi- of Maine System to close budget cal and theoretical learning as well as gaps. Enrollment is up and there is internships and experience in their a streamlined process for students field. He then cited measurable ways transferring from Maine Community all three had been enacted and are Colleges. Students are welcomed and being institutionalized. known by faculty members. Dr. Cummings finished with a poi- Perhaps the most powerful speech gnant story about the type of student given was that from Cummings. The USM may best serve, one that meets

Photo credit Renate Scholz most personal part of his speech its goal of “A Place for Everyone: Find was when he talked about not being Yourself Here.” That place welcomes Volunteers Rita Smith (left), TRIAD member from Westbrook, and Nancy Bartlett (right), selected initially for the job of presi- everyone, provides academic rigor, is Home Instead Senior Care CAREGiver from Gorham, wrapped presents for needy seniors on dent and being the second place cost effective, and incorporates pre- December 8. Home Instead’s “Be a Santa to a Senior” program is providing gifts and cheer to candidate. When the first choice can- paredness for life after college. 280 area seniors who otherwise might go without this holiday season.

GHS Winter Sports Preview Continued from Page 10 Citizen Police Academy Continued from Page 6 juniors and a sophomore, along with fresh- are stronger in stunting and tumbling than had an opportunity to observe someone Police Academy were asked to provide man goalie Izzy Wareham. Looking ahead, in years past. We are excited to combine who was driving drunk and behaving feedback after each class and it was Germond concluded, “The team is a very our strength and experience with a focus badly, and the long process it took to overwhelmingly positive. Don Sedenka, positive group and very capable of pulling on technique.” The squad’s goals are to get him off the road. They also did a a participant in the first academy and off some upsets this season with an eye win the SMAA Conference for the 3rd year simulated traffic stop with fake weapons also the President of the Cumberland towards making the playoffs.” in a row, place top three at Regionals and in the vehicle to demonstrate how any County Volunteers in Police Service Cheering: Coach Julie Dvilinksy has been hopefully return to New Englands for 2017. traffic stop can be dangerous. (VIPS), commented, “I thoroughly coaching winter cheering since 2009 and Dvilinsky noted the following athletes to The Police Department plans to offer enjoyed this experience and found it Assistant Coach Jessica Taylor has been with watch: Caroline Smith, Olivia Garand, the course twice a year, spring and fall. to be both educational and beneficial. I the program since 2013. Dvilinsky shared, Gretchen Muehle, Nathan Brown, and Participants in the first Gorham Citizen recommend it to all Gorham citizens.” “With a team of mostly veteran members, we Lauren Nagy.

12 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | December 15, 2016 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Volunteer-run, BiWeekly Community Newspaper Since 1995 — A FREE, Volunteer-run, BiWeekly Community Newspaper | December 15, 2016 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 13 COMMUNITY OF INTEREST Great Falls fifth graders Elizabeth Phinney Each year The Bookworm asks its customers to donate $2 to purchase a gift-wrapped and Arianna Morse made dozens of muffins new book with a small toy attached, which is then donated to the Town of Gorham to and three mini cranberry breakfast breads for accompany Christmas baskets being prepared for needy families in the area. The Bookworm the local Police Department for breakfast while has donated more than 100 books a year from this effort over the past 16 years and looks working on Thanksgiving. Both girls are part forward to your support again this year. FMI, 839-2665. of their local 4-H club.

Spire 29 will be hosting Holiday Dancing and Music featuring Kyle and the Holidays on First Parish Church, 1 Church Street, will hold Thursday, December 22. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Music at 7:00 p.m. $10 admission/$8 a Chicken Pie Supper on Saturday, Jan. 14, seniors. FMI, 222-2068. from 5 to 6:30 p.m. $10/$5. FMI, 839-6751.

New Year Gorham will be held on December 31. Purchase lanyards (required for entry) ON-GOING EVENTS for $5 each or $20 for a family package at the Gorham Hannaford, Gorham Rec. Dept., and The Gorham Food Pantry, located at 299-B Main St. (parking lot of St. Anne’s Catholic Baxter Memorial Library. The event begins at noon with snow sculpting in Robie Park and Church), is open every Thursday morning from 9 to 11 a.m. and the second and fourth ends with fireworks finale at 9 p.m. at Gorham High School. FMI, see ad below or visit www. Wednesday of every month from 6 to 7 p.m. Free for Gorham residents in need. FMI, 222- newyeargorham.org. 4351 or visit www.gorhamfoodpantry.org.

The Maine Beta Chapter of Alpha Delta The Lakes Region Senior Center, located at the Little Falls Activity Center, 40 Acorn Street, Kappa, an international organization for educa- is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join them daily for coffee, tea and tors, met in Gorham recently to donate shoe- socializing. Ongoing daily activities include Mahjong on Mondays - beginners welcome. boxes of gifts to Operation Christmas Child. FMI, Diane 892-9529; Tuesday crafts and card games. FMI, Avis 892-0298; The Memoir The OCC event was sponsored by Samaritan’s Writing Group meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. FMI, David 892-5604; Purse, and gifts will be given to children in Thursday Table Games at 10 a.m. and Friday Art Workshop at 9 a.m. FMI, 892-0299. crisis worldwide. Pictured, back row: Ellen Durgin, Theresa Prince, Teresa Keahon, Anne The Gorham Medical Closet located at the Municipal Center, 75 South St., is free and avail- Tewhey, Judy Wing, Nancy Burnham, Jackie able to Gorham residents in need of portable wheelchairs, hospital beds, shower seats, com- Leeper; front row: Anne Sullivan, Susan modes, walkers, canes and more. FMI, call 839-4579, 839-3630, 839-2484 or 839-3859. Morneault, Jane Sexton, Christine Sawyer, Regina Minot, Barbara Caiazzo. CLOSE TO HOME Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., Westbrook, will hold a Holiday Open House on The Third Annual Spire & Ice Ice-Bar event will take place at Spire 29, 29 School Street, Tuesday, Dec. 13 from 3 to 6 p.m. Light refreshments, tea, and punch, Santa at 4 p.m., holi- on January 13 and 14 starting at 7 p.m. Must be 21 or older. $10 in advance. FMI, spire29. day craft/coloring, and music and poems for com or 222-2068. children and adults. Free. FMI, 854-0630.

Join the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust for a full moon snowshoe on January 14 Schoolhouse Arts Center is presenting at Randall Orchards – a farm that is protected as farmland forever. Meet at the farm at Miracle on 34th Street featuring many local sunset before heading out to explore the 500-acres of conserved orchard and forest actors every Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. while watching the moon rise. The snowshoe will be about one mile and the program and Sundays at 2 p.m. through December 18. will last two hours. Hot cider from apples grown and pressed on-site at the orchard $14/$12. FMI, 642-3743. will be served following the snowshoe. The event is free, but space is limited, RSVP is required at www.prlt.org to register.

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Cressey Road United Methodist Church Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church 81 Cressey Road, Gorham 410 Main Street, Gorham Rev. Michele Ewers, 839-3111 Rev. Timothy Sandeno, 839-7100 Dec. 24 – Family Candlelight Service, 4 p.m.; Dec. 24 – Christmas Candlelight Service, 7 p.m. Communion Candlelight Service, 11 p.m. Dec. 25 – Matins & Children’s Christmas Dec. 25 – Christmas Worship Service, Concert, 9 a.m.; Christmas Day Service, 10:30 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Dec. 31 – Potluck Dinner, 6 p.m., Watch Night Service, 7 p.m. St. Ann’s Episcopal Church 40 Windham Center Road (Off River Road), First Parish Congregational Church, UCC Windham 1 Church Street, Gorham Rev. Tim Higgins, 892-8447 Interim Lead Minister Scott Lovaas, 839-6751 Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve Service with Dec. 24 – Service of Carols, Readings & Children’s Pageant, 4 p.m.; Service with Candle Lighting, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Carols and Youth Choir, 7 p.m.; Full Service Dec. 25 – Christmas Celebration of Story & with Choir, 10 p.m. Song, 10 a.m. St. Anne’s Catholic Church Galilee Baptist Church 299 Main Street, Gorham Photo credit Sally McCormack-Tutt 317 Main Street, Gorham Pastor Louis Phillips & Rev. Michael The Gorham Educational Fund (GEF) held its Team Trivia Night on November 19 at Spire 29. Rev. David Christensen, 839-6985 Seavey, 839-4857 Over 30 local businesses sponsored the event which raised over $7,000 to provide funding Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve Candlelight Dec. 24 – Nativity of the Lord Mass, 4 p.m. and support for education through grants to teachers in the Gorham school system. Mem- Service, 6 p.m. & 7 p.m. bers of the GHOP team, “I Thought This Was Speed Dating,” earned the top spot and $500 in Dec. 25 – Christmas Sunday Service, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 25 – Christmas Day Mass, 8 a.m. award money to be donated to the charity of their choice. Grace Bible Church South Gorham Baptist Church 74 Deering Road, Gorham 53 County Road, Gorham Pastor Bob White, 839-8800 Rev. Douglas Walker, 839-3457 Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve Service, 5 p.m. Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve Service of Carols & Candles, 5:30 p.m. LifeChurch Dec. 25 – Christmas Story in Song & New Portland Road, Gorham Verse, 10 a.m. Pastors Brian Undlin and Tom Pequinot, 839-6354 United Church of Christ at North Gorham Dec. 22 – Christmas Candlelight Concert, 4 Standish Neck Road, Gorham 6:30 p.m. Interim Lead Minister Scott Lovaas, 892-5363 Dec. 23 – Christmas Candlelight Concert, Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve Service of Carols 6:30 p.m. & Candles, 5 p.m. Dec. 24 – Christmas Candlelight Concert, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. West Gorham Union Church 190 Ossipee Trail (Rts. 25/112), Gorham Little Falls Baptist Church Pastor Nathan Colson, 839-5946 749 Gray Road, Gorham Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve Family Service, 4 p.m. Pastor Tony Vafiades, 892-4240 Dec. 18 – Christmas Season Sing In, 6 p.m. White Rock Free Baptist Church Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve Service, 5 p.m. 300 Sebago Lake Road, Gorham Dec. 25 – Christmas Day Service, 10 a.m. Rev. Jonathan Marshall, 893-1919 Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve Candlelight Living Stone Community Church Service, 6 p.m. 711 Ossipee Trail West, Standish Dec. 25 – Christmas Morning Worship, Pastor Jim Hess, 642-2309 10:45 a.m. Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve Service, 6 p.m. Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve Gathering, 6 p.m. Dec. 25 – Sunday Morning Service, 9:30 a.m.

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Since 1995 — A FREE, Volunteer-run, BiWeekly Community Newspaper | December 15, 2016 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 17 Letter to the Editor Continued from Page 2 Courtesy of the Gorham Police Department proud I was when, as a Captain, he came Let’s be clear, a racist is one who to my school to speak. As a young child, believes a race is superior to another. I wasn’t aware of the great risk he took A misogynist is a person who dislikes, everyday he left the house. My nephew is despises or is prejudiced against woman. with Portland’s Police Department now A bigot is a person who is intolerant of the and I am painfully aware of the daily risks ideas of others, meaning you must think he takes. the way I tell you to think. Just the use of The dangers my father faced and my the word bigot to describe another insinu- nephew faces are influenced by multiple ates that you yourself are one who refuses factors. One factor we have immediate to tolerate the ideas of another. It is a Going for a Late-Night Drive control over is our attitude toward Law self reflective term and we as neighbors, Cressey Road caller reported their dog was missing. Dog had jumped into car through an Enforcement. friends and family should be incensed by open window and had spent the night in the car. I wish that every citizen whose attitude the label. toward police officers is based on video I have never personally encountered footage from an iPhone or edited media someone who thinks their race is superi- Officer went to Brown Road to keep the Maple Drive caller reported her boyfriend coverage would participate in the Citizen or, that woman are the scourge of society peace. A female, who was not supposed was threatening her. He was arrested for Police Academy. I believe it would force or fails to allow others the sanctity of their to be there, had pushed her way into the OUI. them to seriously reconsider their views. own ideas and thoughts. garage. A second call soon thereafter Thank you Chief Jones, Officer Hatch The attempt to brand each person reported there had been an assault. Morrill Ave. caller reported a disturbance. and all members of the Gorham Police who has an independent mind or belief Apparently caller was the one causing most Department for protecting and serving as being either a racist or bigot is patently Woman received a call stating her husband of the problem. She was advised to leave this great town. absurd and we as a nation need to stand had been injured in an accident in Portland. people alone. Sincerely, up and say enough. We don’t have to Man on phone demanded money and Patty Joyce agree but we can agree that each of us has said he would take husband to hospital as County Road caller reported a tall black a God given right to believe and hold our husband had a broken jaw and could not male wearing a suit came to her door and Dear Gorham Times, own thoughts and ideas. offered her a free complimentary gift and If there was ever an election that will Matt Mattingly talk to her. He also said if she did not send be fodder for the pundits and historians money, he would kill her husband. Husband said he was selling household items. He for many years, this was it. The discourse Dear Gorham Times, was found to be at work. There was no gave her a large box of Oreos Even and left at the national level filtered through into In reference to Jim Means’ letter in accident, it was a scam. A second woman in a gray Toyota. She was advised to call our social media circles settling into local the December 1, Gorham Times issue… received a similar call but her daughter while the event was happening. politics as fine silt on a river bed, permeat- It makes no sense to claim that Obama advised her it was a scam. ing, distorting and clouding everything it is more divisive than Trump. If anything, Straw Road caller reported four of her touched. Obama has tried too hard to compromise Libby Ave. caller reported receiving calls neighbors’ chickens were on her property What is most disturbing are those with both sides in the bipartisan quag- claiming CMP bill was past due and pay- and she did not want them there. Children who should have risen above the dia- mire. Trump has no intention of trying at ment needed to be sent right away. Caller escorted the chickens to their home. logue appear to have embraced it, laying all. Not only has Trump made derogatory Neighbor apologized for any trouble. claim and ownership to the very vitriol remarks about women, minorities, people knew it was a scam. they claim to oppose. We expect the with special needs and people of differ- Mahlon Ave. man took his trash to the Suspicious person on Hurricane Road had ugly rhetoric at the national level. But to ent religions, he plans on implementing pulled over to fill e-cigarette. embrace that rhetoric and label each other policy which will negatively affect all these curb in a cart. Both trash and cart were as racists, bigots, and misogynists simply people. He plans on creating a national picked up. Man stopped on Main St. was warned for because of a difference in opinion is mor- registry of people based on their religion! speeding, 44 in a 25 mph zone, warned ally corrupt. Narragansett St. caller reported neighbor’s That is extremely divisive, as well as, un- for operating without a license and given a American in terms of religious freedom. dog barks non-stop when neighbor is gone. summons for OUI. Trump’s main goal is to further big money Dog’s owner said she was unaware of this in American policy. He has no experience and would look into doing something to get Bear was seen on Flaggy Meadow Road. It on public policy and has no business him to stop. ran into the woods. being president. If 52% of Gorham resi- dents voted for Hillary Helical Solutions in Gorham, ME is Growing! Clinton, does ABANDONED VEHICLE that mean rd the other CNC Machinist: 3 shift and Weekend shift 2014 FORD FUSION 48% “hate nd foreigners General Production Worker: 2 shift VIN# 1FA6P0G77E5407273 st and women?” Tube & Label Technician: 1 shift THIS VEHICLE IS LOCATED AT MOODY’S COLLISION CENTER, Probably not, but it means We pay great hourly rates + shift differential 200 NARRAGANSETT ST., GORHAM, ME 04038 207-839-2500 they voted & have strong benefits. IF THE OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE HAS NOT RETRIEVED IT AND for someone PAID ALL CHARGES WITHIN 14 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION, who does. Please send resume to: Ruth Kelly [email protected] OWNERSHIP WILL PASS TO MOODY’S COLLISION CENTERS.

18 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | December 15, 2016 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Volunteer-run, BiWeekly Community Newspaper CALENDAR CLASSIFIEDS TUESDAY, DEC. 20 FOR RENT • Gorham House Itsy Bitsy store, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Gorham House lobby, 50 New Portland OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE: Right in Gorham Village, first floor office/retail suite, +/- Rd. FMI, 839-5757. 1075 sq. ft. Off street Parking, FMI (207)-839-2744 WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21 MUSIC LESSONS • Story Time, birth-3 years old, 10-10:30 a.m., North Gorham Public Library. FMI, 892-2575. VOICE AND PIANO lessons at my Gorham studio. BA in Music Ed. Call Paul 281-3557. • Town of Gorham Senior Lunch Program, St. Anne’s Church, Gorham. Opens at 11 a.m. [email protected]. Lunch served promptly at 12 p.m. $4. FMI, 839-4857.

THURSDAY, DEC. 22 • Holiday Dancing and Music featuring Kyle and the Holidays. Spire 29, Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Music at 7:00 p.m. $10 admission/$8 seniors. FMI, 222-2068. SUBSCRIPTIONS MAKE A GREAT GIFT! FRIDAY, DEC. 23 Name: ______• School vacation begins. Address: ______Amount enclosed: $______$18/year in Gorham; $23 elsewhere SATURDAY, DEC. 24 Mail to: P.O. Box 401, Gorham, ME 04038 • Hanukkah begins!

SUNDAY, DEC. 25 • Merry Christmas! Make it your New Year’s resolution to be in a NEW office in 2017

TUESDAY, DEC. 27 • Gorham Lions meeting, Old School House on South Street (Rte. 114), 6:30 p.m. New members always welcome. FMI, 298-9182. • After School Board Games with Crossroads Games: Games will be provided or bring your favorite. North Gorham Public Library, 2 Standish Neck Road, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. FMI, 892-2575 or [email protected].

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 28 • Story Time, birth-3 years old, 10-10:30 a.m., North Gorham Public Library. For Less Than $12 a Day - You can lease a • Town of Gorham Senior Lunch Program, St. Anne’s Church, Gorham. Opens at 11 a.m. newly renovated private office Lunch served promptly at 12 p.m. $4. FMI, 839-4857. • In a professional business setting TUESDAY, JAN. 3 • Close to home with ample parking and no traffic • School vacation ends. Back to school for all grades. • Shared common spaces including a professionally • Gorham House Itsy Bitsy store, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Gorham House lobby, 50 New Portland appointed conference room Rd. FMI, 839-5757. • In an historic owner-occupied Gorham office building. SATURDAY, JAN. 7 Visit our website at www.510MainStreet.com • Bean Supper at White Rock Community Clubhouse, 34 Wilson Road, 4:30-6 p.m. Homemade kidney and pea beans, hot dogs, cole slaw, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, homemade or call 839-4200 to schedule a visit. biscuits, and homemade pies. $8/$4. FMI, [email protected].

TUESDAY, JAN. 10 • Gorham Lions meeting, Old School House on South Street (Rte. 114), 6:30 p.m. New members always welcome. FMI, 298-9182. • The Gorham Cancer Prayer and Support Group meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Cressey Road United Methodist Church. All are welcome. FMI, 321-1390 or 839-3111. • After School Board Games with Crossroads Games: Games will be provided or bring your favorite. North Gorham Public Library, 2 Standish Neck Road, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. FMI, 892- 2575 or [email protected].

FRIDAY, JAN. 13 • Third Annual Ice Bar, Spire 29, 29 School Street, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. FMI, 222-2068.

SATURDAY, JAN. 14 • Third Annual Ice Bar, Spire 29, 29 School Street, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. FMI, 222-2068.

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