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Photo credit Angela Gospodarek Wading with a Purpose Ariana Smith, Angelina Meserve, Sarah Dickney and Mad- die Joyal-Myers gave a “thumbs up” after wading through Domestic Violence in Maine the pond to collect samples for Angela Gospodarek’s seventh grade Life Science class at Gorham Middle School. Gorham Uses EPIC advocate Sheri Faber More on page 7. ccording to the National Coalition Against and confidential. There is one shelter in the Greater Domestic Violence, one in every four women Portland area that can house 14 women and children; Awill experience domestic violence in her the shelter is usually full. While it is designed for short lifetime. Boys who witness domestic violence are stays, the lack of permanent affordable housing made Election Results twice as likely to abuse their own families as adults. the stays longer, with some women staying up to 90 Domestic violence is a crime that can affect anyone days or even longer. Town Council: (Top two were elected) and is a crime with a high recidivism rate. 13% of “To leave is a process,” says Annis. About 50% of R Michael Phinney 2180 the civil docket in Maine represents requests for the annual homicides in Maine are domestic violence R Suzanne Phillips 1899 Protection from Abuse orders. related and most of those occurred while the victim Noah Miner 1811 In Maine, the policy is for the police department to was trying to leave the relationship. For Annis the ini- Dan LeVasseur 1222 follow up with the victim within 48, or preferably 24 tial focus is on “what people want to do to be safe.” hours of the original call to discuss what options are She can connect them to other resources including School Committee: (Top two were elected) available. Currently the Gorham Police Department is legal assistance, as well as counseling for themselves R Sara Nelson 2455 working with Jennifer Annis of Family Crisis Services and their children. If the victim does not want to go R Dennis Libby 2433 who is an EPIC (Enhanced Police Intervention and to the police, Annis can provide them with informa- Ann Lawrence 1769 Collaboration) Advocate. Annis covers Gorham, Cape tion about other possible options. Timothy Burns 1510 Elizabeth, Scarborough, Standish and Naples, meeting Domestic violence cases are of great concern to each week with the various police departments to the police because of the potential for escalating vio- Question 1: People’s Veto review cases from the previous week. Family Crisis lence. Lt. Sanborn sees Annis as a valuable asset, who Do you want to reject the section of Chapter 399 of the Services has a one-year grant that started in July 2011 is able to provide more extensive information about Public Laws of 2011 that requires new voters to register for this project. Lt. Sanborn of the Gorham Police available services and who can follow up with the to vote at least two business days prior to an election? Department estimates Gorham has four to five domes- victims. Often, the victim wants the abuse to stop but R YES 2519 tic cases a week, some of which involve verbal dis- does not want the abuser arrested. Having an advo- No 1883 putes while others escalate to physical violence. cate for the victim means that even if they don’t want Family Crisis Services has a 24-hour hotline, sup- to pursue criminal charges, they can still connect Question 2: Citizen Initiative port groups and outreach programs to assist with with Annis to consider their next step. Do you want to allow a slot machine facility at a har- obtaining orders of protection. All services are free ness racing track in Biddeford or another community within 25 miles of Scarborough Downs, subject to local approval, and at a harness racing track in Washington County, with part of the profits from these facilities going to support specific state and local programs? Police Conduct Shooting Training R NO 2215 Yes 2182 Program at School Question 3: Citizen Initiative Do you want to allow a casino with table games and slot Sheri Faber machines in Lewiston, with part of the profits going to support specific state and local programs? n the wake of school shootings across the coun- R NO 2828 try and the world, local police departments have Yes 1569 Iplanned their response to such a possibility in our communities. In the past, the police would have Question 4: Constitutional Amendment gathered a team and attempted to assess the situa- Do you favor amending the Constitution of Maine to tion before taking action. Following the Virginia Tech Photos courtesy of the Gorham Police Department change the years of redistricting the Maine Legislature, shooting in 2007 in which 32 people were killed and With their guns drawn, police search for a congressional districts and county commissioner dis- 25 wounded, police learned to take immediate action. potential shooter in a training program conducted tricts after 2013 from 2023 and every 10th year thereaf- At Virginia Tech, three people were killed and four ter to 2021 and every 10th year thereafter? were wounded every minute of the 11-minute attack. at Gorham Middle School. R YES 2222 Police also determined that because schools are gun- No 1888 free zones, the perpetrator knows he will not have by Sgt. Danny Young, Gorham Police Department. any resistance until the police arrive on the scene. Approximately 50 law enforcement and fire and Cumberland County Ballot, County Commissioner Statistics also show that a person involved in a mass rescue personnel from Buxton, USM, Windham as R Neil D. Jamieson Jr., Scarborough 1708 shooting will usually commit suicide when confront- well as Gorham participated in the program, as did Annalee Rosenblatt, Scarborough 1252 ed by the police. some school administrators. Every school in Maine is Lisa R. Villa, Harrison 574 On October 29, Gorham held at Active Shooting required to have a crisis response plan in place. These Training Program at Gorham Middle School run other participating communities are trained to be part County Bond Issue Shall the Board of County Commissioners of Cumberland Continued on Page 13 County, Maine (the “Board”) be authorized to issue general obligation bonds of the County, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $33,000,000, to fund the Soccer costs of improvements to the Cumberland County Civic insidetheTimes Center, which bonds shall have such dates, maturities, Heartbreak 14 Blotter 5 Living denominations, interest rate(s) an d other details (includ- Page 10 15 Calendar 4 Municipal ing provisions that the bonds may be subject to call for 15 Classified 6 School redemption with or without premium) as determined by the Board? 12 Community 10 Sports R YES 2126 No 2068 www.gorhamtimes.com Meet the letters to theEditor Times Letters must be less than 300 words, signed with a first and last name, typed or e-mailed ­­Bringing the News to All of Gorham Gorham and include a phone number. Letters are solely the opinion of the writer and not that of the PO Box 401, 77 South Street Gorham, Maine 04038 Gorham Times. They are published at the discretion of the Gorham Times and are subject Phone and Fax: 839-8390 Times’ Staff to editing. [email protected] • www.gorhamtimes.com The Gorham Times is a free volunteer-run Bill Goff, Distribution and Dear Gorham Times, Buster was a loving dog. His life community newspaper distributed every other Marketing Assistant On October 12 we spent 20 gruel- was tragically cut short and ripped Thursday to more than 100 pick-up sites ing hours searching in the pouring from our arms but he will always be throughout Gorham. ill, and his rain for Buster, our dog. We were in our hearts. Buster was four years —— News [email protected] wife Anne, assured by the police if someone old and was the alpha over his broth- Sports [email protected] moved reported seeing or hitting him we ers, Max and Oliver. He was afraid of B Features [email protected] back to Gorham would be notified. every possible noise but he made sure Of Interest [email protected] two years ago. Buster had been struck by a car; the squirrels and chipmunks were not Calendar item [email protected] They previ- the driver who hit him never both- in his yard. He made sure everyone Advertising [email protected] ously lived in ered to call the police or to notify any was happy. He was the first to greet or 839-8390 Gorham for neighbors. We understand accidents us when we came home from work School News [email protected] seventeen years happen and this is a horrible tragedy. and he was the first to sneak into bed —— Had the person provided common at night. ubscriptions prior to residing Photo credit Anne Goff S in Bartlett, NH courtesy and not treated our loved We want everyone to understand $15/year in Gorham; $20/year elsewhere and Naples, ME. Bill has over forty years one as a piece of trash on the side of if you hit someone’s pet it is just like $10/year for college subscription of experience in the building materials the road, we could have spared our- hitting a person. Please, if you ever trade with several companies. He held selves the pain of not knowing. Buster strike an animal, alert the authorities. Editor Karen DiDonato Business Manager Sandra Wilson positions in management, sales, adver- weighed 75 pounds and was thrown We don’t want ANYONE to ever go Design/Production Jeannine Owens tising, and marketing. He retired six 10 feet into the ditch. How did the through the anguish of searching and driver know Buster was dead? Maybe, not knowing if their family member Police Beat Sheri Faber years ago from Pella Window and Door just maybe, he could have been saved. is hurt, scared or the worst possible Staff Writers Bill Ambrose, Sherrie Benner, Sue Company as territorial sales manager for We believe Buster was killed immedi- – dead. Dunn, Jackie Francis, Sarah Gavett-Nielsen, Northern New Hampshire. ately but there is that question. Gorham non-emergency phone Stacy Sallinen, Robin Somes Bill enjoys traveling with his wife, number: 839-5581 Features Chris Crawford doing household chores, volunteer- Sue Fuson Staff Photographers Martha T. Harris, Rich ing at Camp Sunshine, following his Obrey beloved New England Patriots, and around town Public Service Jackie Francis most recently following local politics. Sports Jeff Pike In past years, Bill served on several School Coordinator Stacy Sallinen The Town was able to refinance bonds Distribution Chad Sirois associations’ Board of Directors, the that had been issued in 2000. The savings Sebago to Interns Carter Bowers, Ryan Baillargeon Town Planning Board, coached Little over the remaining nine years of those League Baseball for 12 years, and served bonds will amount to $104,302. Board of Directors for several years as a church youth the Sea Trail Maynard Charron, President group advisor. He spent nine years as The Art Guru recently announced plans Edward Feibel, Robert Gould, Bruce Hepler, a volunteer on the Scarborough Fire to close permanently. The art supply store Katie O’Brien, Hannah Schulz Sirios, David Extends Willis, Michael Wing Department. His favorite exercise is will remain open until the end of the year. —— Maine Centers for Healthcare is closing having his American Eskimo dog, Eddie, Sandra Wilson its Gorham office as of November 11. Another 13 Sales Staff take him for daily walks! Distribution Jason Beever, Jim Boyko, Janice Boyko, Julie Burnheimer, Sherrie Benner, Janie Miles Tania Neuschafer Farr, Russ Frank, Bill Goff, Lily Landry, Bob Mulkern, Jeff Pike, John Richard, Julie Sellick, new 13-mile section of the Sebago David Willis to the Sea Trail was recently opened along the Presumpscot Advertising and Copy Deadlines A Ad deadline is the Wednesday of the week prior River, through Riverton Trolley Park to issue date. Go to www.gorhamtimes.com and Riverside Golf Course. This new and click on the advertising link for schedule. section, along with the existing eight Editorial Policy miles originating at Sebago Lake to The Gorham Times takes all reasonable care to pre- Route 202 in South Windham, makes a vent errors and disclaims all legal responsibility for any such errors, omissions, or typographical errors. 21-mile trail now available. The Sebago The Gorham Times will print corrections if notified to the Sea Trail is a collaborative effort within 48 hours. Photos will be returned if provided to create a 28 contiguous mile recre- with a stamped, self-addressed envelope. We reserve the right to refuse publication of unsolicited materials. All ational trail from Sebago Lake to Casco submissions are subject to editing. Opinions expressed Bay, connecting Standish, Windham, in the Gorham Times do not necessarily reflect those of Gorham, Westbrook, Portland and the staff or publishers. Falmouth. The Sebago to the Sea Trail Printing services by the Times Record, Brunswick, ME Coalition is optimistic that the remain- ing segment of the trail will be fully realized by the fall of 2012. Once complete, the Sebago to the Sea Trail will provide opportunities for healthy recreation in this growing suburban area and will link the city of Portland to the shores of beautiful Sebago Lake. Much of the trail will be accessible for off-road bikes, and some sections will be accessible for bicycling, horseback riding and snow- mobiling. In the future, the Sebago to the Sea Trail will likely follow the Mountain Division rail corridor from Route 202 in South Windham to Bridge Street in Westbrook. For now, while this trail segment undergoes engineering and then construction, the Sebago to the Sea Trail will follow the Presumpscot River via a five mile Sebago to the Sea Trail Paddling Route as an alternative option to get to down- town Westbrook. From downtown Westbrook, the Sebago to the Sea Trail

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2 | Gorham Times | November 10, 2011 profile G o r h a m H o u s e P r e s c h o o l P r e s e n t s : Children’s Stacy Sallinen Wellness Fair

Tuesday, November 15 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Event will include: Children’s Yoga Hannaford Healthy Eating presentation Infant/Toddler Massage My Fit 24 Gym Face painting Photo courtesy of Alex Charron Book signing by local children’s book authors Alex Charron stands with an aboriginal street entertainer who does traditional dance in Taipei.

f you can understand the title of this Hanya Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK). The HSK article, you’re off to a good start. is a national standardized test to assess IIf not, here is the English version: the proficiency of non-native speakers. Come to 50 New Portland Road in Gorham Charron Fluent in Mandarin. The transla- Charron also spent several months teach- tion is courtesy of Alex Charron. ing English to high school students in to join the fun! Charron (GHS ’99) never envisioned Nantong, China. that he would become fluent in speak- Living in Taiwan was an experience ing or reading Mandarin, or teaching that required some getting used to. English to students in Taiwan, but it’s Charron’s first living quarters were of where his love for adventure and explo- older construction. The bathroom was ration led him. one open room, so water spilled over After graduating from Gorham High the entire floor when taking a shower. School, Charron attended Berklee He also said that retail shops resembled College of Music in Boston, where he westernized stores, but that when he received a Bachelor of Music Business purchased whole fish or poultry, the in 2003. After spending time working heads were still attached. in the music business in New York Charron’s ability to speak fluent City and two semesters studying law, Mandarin earned him a spot in a gov- Charron became uncertain of his path. ernment-sponsored television adver- Following a suggestion from his tisement to promote trade between mother, Charron earned his Teaching China and Taiwan. Filmed in a popular of English as a Second Language (TESL) breakfast spot at 3 a.m., where dump- certificate and decided to go abroad to lings and fried dough sticks are staple teach English in Taiwan. After securing items of the menu, Charron played a a job and enduring a twenty-hour plane foreign businessman encouraging invest- ride, Charron found himself immersed in ment. The advertisement can now be a fast-paced culture, not knowing how seen by visiting ww.youtube.com/ to speak, understand or read Mandarin. watch?v=afYwhma049k. Within hours of his arrival, he began Now back in the states, Charron is teaching English to early elementary- working at the Cambridge Institute of aged children who could already hold a International Education where he is conversation in English. Charron soon actively recruiting private high schools enrolled at Tam Kang University to study that are looking to bring more interna- Mandarin, while continuing to teach at tional students into their schools. Based Cortland English School. Mandarin is not out of Boston, Charron hopes to travel an easy language to learn with the five to offices in China to further help with different phonetic tones. recruitment efforts. Charron also worked as a freelance Reflecting back on his experience, Chinese to English translator, and is Charron is glad he kept an open mind to considered to be at an Advanced Level living and working abroad. on the Chinese Proficiency Test, or New! Wheat and Carol & Friends gluten-free pizza 13th Annual Country Craft Fair now available

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November 10, 2011 | Gorham Times | 3 municipal

Town Council Report @Your Library October 4, 2011 Robin Somes Genealogy Resource t this month’s Town Council meet- sion of requirements similar to those in ing, Chairman Matthew Robinson Hansen’s request. Now Available Areported that the Council is The Council approved the town engaged in meetings with the Economic to pave roads in Gordon Farms with Pamela Turner, Director, Baxter Memorial Library Development Corporation to jointly appropriation of $125,000 from the determine goals and efforts to facilitate Finance and Server Upgrade Reserve he Baxter Memorial Library is pleased wireless access is available in the parking new business and growth in Gorham. Fund, $27,187 from the Vacuum Truck to announce that it now provides lot and on the library grounds. Ancestry® Town Manager David Cole acknowl- Reserve Fund and $30,000 from the Taccess to Ancestry® Library Edition Library Edition is available through both edged Gail Platts and Brian White of the Capital Reserve Fund. Smith & Smith as part of the MARVEL suite of databases. the public access computers and the Recreation Department for their five years Construction and Diversified Properties Publisher permissions allow in-building use Baxter Memorial Library’s wireless connec- of service. is to provide proceeds from property of Ancestry at Maine public libraries that tion. As previously reported [September 29, sales so that $10,000 first be repaid to are registered for access, which includes For assistance using Ancestry® Library 2011, Hansen Seeks Contract Zone], Hans the Finance and Server Upgrade Reserve Baxter Memorial Library. Edition, please ask the staff member on Hansen made a request for a Contract Fund, then $30,000 to be repaid to the Ancestry® Library Edition is a history duty at the reference desk. For more infor- Zone for his property at the intersec- Capital Project Reserve Fund with the bal- and genealogy resource that includes mation on this new service, please drop by tion of Routes 22 and 114. The request ance going to the Road Project Account. more than 7,000 databases with billions of the library or call the library at 839-5031. specifies commercial use that includes This was approved 6-0, with Councilor historical records on individuals, families, and places. Sources include censuses, vital restaurants, convenience stores and pro- Philip Gagnon, a resident of Gordon Pam Turner holds an records (birth, death, marriage), immigra- fessional buildings, among others. This Farms, abstaining. MLS from Simmons tion records, family histories, military request subsequently elicited four others The Council voted 6-1 (Gagnon) to College and is active from owners of neighboring proper- accept Mercier Way and Gordon Farms records, court and legal documents, direc- in statewide library ties, all stipulating similar terms to his. Road as public ways. Both Gordon Farms tories, photos, and maps. activities including The nearby properties are: 83 County roadways were base paved but not sur- The Baxter Memorial Library has 13 the Maine Library Road, owned by Demetria and Dennis face paved. The initial performance bond public access computers that are available Association and for use when the library is open to the Chadbourne; 86 County Road, owned by lapsed and halted work, but the contrac- the Minerva Library public. It also has wireless access available Mary McFarland; 94 County Road, owned tor and Gorham have established a pro- Consortium. She may both when the library is open and when by Mike and Sally Ordway; and 95 County cess to restore the funds. Acceptance as be reached at the it is closed. When the library is closed, library at 839-5031 or [email protected]. Road, owned by Albert Frick. public ways allows the town to apply the Voicing his disquiet with the num- surface paving which retards deteriora- ber of requests, Councilor Noah Miner tion of the base pavement. stated: “if we continue to spot zone dif- The Council unanimously authorized Real Estate Transfers August 2011 ferent areas, especially the areas across the purchase of 55 Morrill Avenue, a 0.3- Location Buyer Seller Price the street from Hans Hansen’s, we are acre lot with a three-bedroom ranch that not going to be able to plan this area in a is surrounded by Gorham High School 157 Flaggy Meadow Rd McCallister, Jaclyn & Stewart Brown, Floyd $140,000 19 Newell St Brent, Graeme Marcotte, Kathy & Garside, Linda $117,500 way that addresses issues like continuity, property. The purchase price is to be 154 Mosher Rd Brown, Katherine & Zane Wogaman, Gretel & Mark $169,863 traffic flow, storm water etc.” He went based on the appraisal of $155,000 with 25 North St Lamson, Dawna & Robert Crane, Brenda & Edward $214,000 on to add, “If we rezone a significant por- funds to be appropriated from the Land 140 Narragansett St remington, Lurene Moody, Amy $129,000 53 Westcott Rd Lermery, Kelly-Jo & Barry Redmond, William $198,000 tion of this area and incorporate these Acquisition Reserve Fund. Specific plans 67 Hillview Rd Sturm, Leah & Jonathan Cuffey Family Trust $205,000 lots, it would serve the same purpose for the property have not yet been deter- 45 Patio Park Lane oliver, Stephen Arsenault, Lynn & Maurice $60,000 and reduce the amount of Contract Zone mined. School officials have indicated that 74 Spiller Rd Ly, Qui Krott, Mary Beth & Loren $226,000 10 Flaggy Meadow Rd Maguire, Sandra Maguire, Sandra & Paul $280,000 requests.” He suggested rezoning the there are several possibilities for property 2 McQuillian’s Hill Dr Burton, Nichole & Christopher Giroux, Shelli & Mark $270,000 area as a whole to ensure consistency use including offices to ease the high 28 Cyr Dr R. P. Weeman, LLC JaJuni Holdings, Co. $132,000 of all allowances and terms. (A separate school’s space limitations. It was neces- 82 Gateway Commons Dr nagle, Kimberly & Timothy Shaw, John & Cyr, Tina Marie $282,000 19 Ledge Hill Rd Shvets, Alexei Geren, Mark & Swift, Cherie $325,000 item for a request from the Ordinance sary for the Town Council to approve 95 Buck St Nielsen, Sarah & Andrew Morin, Brian & Simonoff, Jennifer $198,000 Committee to develop a proposal to the purchase since the town of Gorham 25 Distant Pines Dr Haynes-Davis, Cynthia Plasz, Brenda & Kenneth $375,750 rezone areas of South Gorham for future owns all school property. 66 Wilson Rd Labelle, Shannon & Jeremy McLellan, Earl $148,000 21 Patio Park Lane Wilcox, Zelda & George Patio Park, LLC $85,000 Council consideration was discussed Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 642 Gray Rd Little River Farm, LLC Burt, Laverne $255,500 later and approved 7-0.) All Contract 8:00 p.m. The Town Clerk and Registrar 15 Sanborn St Michaud, James & Tammie robert Pearson, Inc. $214,000 Zone requests were approved however, of Voters will register citizens to vote dur- 305 Buck St Dillow, Justin Low, Patricia & Robert $171,500 30 Ridgefield Dr Bailey, Kim & Kyle Fagerson, Mary $250,000 with the Council voting 7-0 for Hansen, ing sessions on: Wednesday, November 21 Elliott Rd Digiavanittorio, Michaela & Michael kilroy, William $247,000 Ordway, McFarland, and 6-1 (Miner) for 2, 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.; Thursday 41 Wagner Farm Rd Stigman, Wendy & Keith Sebago Capital Partners, Inc. $282,700 Chadbourne, and Frick. November 3, 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.; 5 Timothy Dr Smith, Stacy & Edward STJ, Inc. $250,000 34 Hutcherson Dr Goodwill Industries of Northern NE Foreside Management, LLC $4,000,000 Another Contract Zone request, from Friday, November 4, 8:30 a.m. and 1:00 354 Mosher Rd Zavasnik, Victoria Corcoran, Margaret & John $136,500 Marion Green was approved unanimously p.m.; Monday, November 7, 8:30 a.m. 9 Boreal Dr Swift, Kimberly & Sargent, Dawn Gaudreau, Lesley & Shawn $419,000 by the Council. It did not stipulate inclu- and 4:00 p.m. 11 Gerry’s Way Whitten, Melody & John Anastasoff, Sasha & Corbett, Scott $290,000 18 Martin Dr McManus, Travis Strout, Teri & John $351,250 20 Patrick Dr Winship, Rhonda & Fenderson, Thomas Duest, Michelle & James $180,000 22 Great Falls Rd tapley, Megan & Scott, Corey John Peters, LLC $233,900 114 Johnson Rd Gaudreau, Shawn Demski, Susan & Thomas $190,000

4 | Gorham Times | November 10, 2011 living Your Policy of Insurance Gardening Pleasures Beware of In-Home Linda Treworgy Faatz

y now you have brought in all each hole or sprinkle over the ground Business Exposure Jason Beever your “house” plants. If at some where older bulbs are planted. The Bpoint during the winter you winter and spring water will leach the uring these difficult economic on property, on the residence premises, notice insects on the stems or foliage goodness into the soil. times many people are looking used primarily for business purposes,” take the plant in the shower and give Wait until spring to prune your Dfor ways to supplement their and “$500 on property, away from the it a good bath. You can even use mild hydrangeas. You can cut the spent income. This often involves start- residence premises, used primarily for soapy water. Rinse thoroughly. Let blossoms off the white blooming ones ing some type of business venture at business purposes.” These are some foliage dry and spray with All Season now. home. A small home business might serious limitations to coverage if you Oil, which is non-toxic, and will coat Bring your fertilizer and fungicides be the result of turning a hobby, like engage in a business at home, or have the leaves and stems and make them in to store in a dry place that will baking or woodworking, into a way to business property at home. glossy. It will suffocate any remaining not freeze. Freezing will reduce the make a little cash on the side. If you Liability: While the homeown- insects. Check the light, temperature strength of most products. are a home entrepreneur, you should ers policy severely limits coverage and water requirements of house- beware of some coverage restrictions for personal property, it completely plants if you want them to stay healthy Linda Treworgy Faatz, a and exclusions that could result in a EXCLUDES coverage for liability result- throughout the winter. passionate gardener for potential claim that is not covered by ing from a business. The policy states, Refrain from using any bone meal as many years, lives in her your homeowners policy. “Personal Liability coverage does not fertilizer. Dogs, cats, skunks and rac- family home at Friend’s Most homeowners policies provide apply to bodily injury and property coons all will be attracted to the area Corner and cares for property coverage for your house, per- damage arising out of or in connection and will disrupt your plantings. Bulbs the extensive Treworgy sonal belongings, and other structures with a business conducted from an can be planted as long as the ground gardens. like a garage. The policy also typically insured location, or engaged in by an can be worked. Use Bulb Booster in provides personal liability coverage, insured…” The policy does give back which protects the homeowner and liability coverage for a family member family members from liability resulting under the age of 21 for a part-time or from bodily injury suffered by another occasional business with no employ- person for which the homeowner is ees, so Junior’s neighborhood lawn liable. While the policy gives broad mowing business is covered for liabil- coverage for both property and liabil- ity under the homeowners policy. Murder Mystery Shot in ity, it also excludes coverage for vari- In some situations simply attach- ous causes. One such exclusion has to ing an endorsement or “rider” to the do with “business” conducted by the policy can cover an in-home business. Gorham Sherrie Benner homeowner or family members. Other times, a separate business-own- A common homeowners policy ers policy can be purchased to fill the defines “business” as “a trade, profes- coverage gaps that exist on the home- omething supernatural has been sion, or occupation engaged in on owners policy. Contact your local going on in Gorham and it wasn’t a full-time, part-time, or occasional Independent Insurance Agent to make just for Halloween. Gorham native basis.” There are some exceptions sure you have the coverage you need, S Barry Dodd has brought his locally to this definition, but suffice to say before a potential claim occurs. it encompasses most types of home- filmed supernatural mystery web series based business ventures. Let’s look at “Ragged Isle” to town. Winner of three Indie Soap Drama Awards, “Ragged the limitations the homeowners policy Photo credit Sherrie Benner applies to “business” pursuits: Jason Beever was Isle” is the story of a young woman Property: As mentioned, the home- raised in Gorham and who accepted a job as a newspaper Actors and production crew from the owner policy covers other structures, is a fourth generation photographer on a remote island off supernatural mystery web series “Ragged like garages and storage buildings. owner of Chalmers the coast of Maine. Shortly after her Isle” recently filmed outside the Gorham However the policy specifically states, Insurance Group- C.E. arrival, she finds herself in the midst Carll Agency. Times building. From right to left: Barry “We do not cover… other structures of a bizarre murder mystery. No one is Dodd, director; David Miller, camera opera- from which any business is conducted.” safe, everyone is suspect, and the final tor; and Greg Tulonen, actor/head writer. And the homeowners policy also limits outcome is more shocking than anyone personal property coverage to “$2500 involved could ever have imagined. Along with his wife Karen, Dodd is co-owner of the production company of this web series. The new project, The Entertainment Experiment. The “Ragged Isle,” had the elements and company has embarked on a two-year actors from the previous project but as One-Man Farm Stand journey to create this independent Dodd points out “eliminated all but the web series. Drawing from such clas- very essence of soapiness while intro- Sarah Gavett-Nielsen sics as “The X-Files,” “Twin Peaks,” ducing a supernatural spin.” The 2011 Open for Business and the iconic gothic soap opera “Dark Indie Soap Opera Fall Preview Guide f you are in the market for all natu- and Dayton. The supplier from North Shadows,” “Ragged Isle” has been craft- nominated “Ragged Isle” as “Best in ral, locally produced products, you Conway provides twelve different ed with genre fans in mind. This type Web Series.” The production value, cre- Imay want to stop by the parking kinds of bread that can be purchased of web series may be the future of soap ativity and cinematography set this web lot of New Portland Road to the east from the farm stand. Other products operas. The first episode was launched series apart. of the Gorham House entrance. Every that have been sold at the market online in March of this year with week- Dodd has been in broadcast televi- Tuesday, Erlon Townsend of Buxton include homemade pickles, corn, ly webisodes airing until the season’s sion for over 17 years and currently operates a farm stand from this location beans, squash, berries, homemade is the manager of the Commercial that is open to the general public. The yogurt, cheese, milk, butter, steak, cliffhanger in May. Both seasons two Production Department at FOX23 in farm stand hours are usually from 1 to salsa, venison, eggs and whoopie pies. and three, filmed this summer and now 5 p.m. The market is new to Gorham This is just a small list of the products in post-production, will be released in Portland. Evenings, weekends, and and has only been in operation since the market has to offer, and some of spring/fall 2012. Shot in over 20 pictur- vacation time is spent working on the October of this year. Weather permit- the products are dependent upon esque Maine locations including several web series – his labor of love. The ting, the farm stand will remain open whether or not they are in season. here in Gorham (Baxter Library, Shaw series’ goal for Dodd is to keep the for as long as possible throughout the Townsend strives to offer reasonable Park and the Gorham Times build- audience engaged enough to stick remainder of this year. prices. Two pieces of goat milk fudge ing.) Gorham native and local business around and see how it ends. So who Townsend currently runs the farm are sold for one dollar and cookies for owner Dennis Fontaine plays one of the will survive on the island? You will just stand by himself but hopes that oth- $1.25. Steaks range in price from $9 main characters of the series. have to watch and see. ers in the community will express to $11. Chicken and beef potpies that A few years ago, Dodd responded For more information and to view interest helping him to operate it are supplied from Yesteryear Farm are Ragged Isle Season One: www.ragge- next season. Townsend operates out sold for $12 per pie. Hanging plants to a web soap contest offered by Soap disle.com or follow them on Twitter (@ of Yesteryear Farm in Hollis, but also are also $12, and with Christmas right Net. Placing in the national final five, receives supplies from individuals in around the corner, Townsend plans to his entry “Criehaven” ultimately did not RaggedIsle) or Facebook. the towns of North Conway, NH; West sell Christmas wreaths as well. win; however, it inspired the creation Buxton; Gorham; Arundel; Madison

November 10, 2011 | Gorham Times | 5 school Elementary Schools Mark Twain’s “Is He Dead?”

Andrea Bastien, played by Recycle Techno Trash Runs at GHS Nathaniel Dombeck, courts Stefanie Farrington and Lincoln Gray, the widow Daisy Tillou, Gorham Times Staff GHS Students played by Lincoln Gray.

he three Gorham elementary schools The program also makes it easy for hat do all the most famous will kick off new recycling programs companies and corporations to recycle painters have in common? to celebrate America Recycles Day and to help local schools at the same T Being dead, of course! on November 15. The year round effort time. With prepaid shipping labels pro- W The Gorham High School Drama will give students an opportunity to vided by Cartridges for Kids and one Department is proud to present “Is become community contributors by tak- phone call to FedEx to pick up the box, ing care of the environment. it costs a company nothing to send their He Dead?,” a comic play written by The program is pretty simple. Students recyclable materials directly to Cartridges great American author and humor- and families are encouraged to collect for Kids with the named school receiving ist Mark Twain and adapted by David certain Techno Trash items that would the proceeds. Ives. “Is He Dead?” follows the painter otherwise end up in landfills, such as cell Anyone interested in learning more Jean-Francois Millet wracked by debt Photo credit Laurie Downey phones, GPS devices and ink cartridges about the program or about how to to the Bastien Andre. Unable to gain (see side bar for complete list). A compa- become a corporate sponsor can contact recognition or money for his work, he Quincy Owens, Josh Plummer, Ellyn ny called Cartridges for Kids pays cash for the following individuals: Denise Asselin and his friends, Chicago, Dutchy, and Touchette, and Lia Van de Krol. Juniors every item and also pays for the shipping at Narragansett: denisea@gorhamschools. O’Shaughnessy, come up with a bril- include Lucia Alexandrin, Maxwell costs. On average, Americans purchase org; Meghan Lonergan at Great Falls: liant plan: fake Millet’s death so that his McNally, Kristin Nelson, and Forrest a new cell phone every 18 months. It is [email protected]; LoriJo Rich paintings will gain value. But how does Plaisted. Sophomores Eric DeLuca, estimated that 500 million phones, weigh- at Village: [email protected]. one deal with a dead man who isn’t Jacob Clowes, Joe Lambert, and Collin ing 250,000 tons, are headed to our land- dead? Chicago devises a plan: Millet Young round out the cast. fills if they are not recycled. must dress as his “sister,” the Widow Performances are in the McCormack The Techno Trash recycling program Schools earn cash for the Daisy Tillou. But as more people meet Performing Arts Center at Gorham High began five years ago at Village School. following Techno Trash items: the “widow,” Millet’s problems grow— School on November 11, 12, 18, and According to Chris Crawford, the retired especially once his rival Andre falls in 19 at 7:30 p.m., and November 13 at 2 Cell phones & PDA’s librarian who started the program, over love with “her.” p.m. Tickets are $6 for general admis- $5,400 was raised to help support the Inkjet & laser cartridges Gorham’s production features seniors sion and $4 for students, and will be library program at Village School. Now, iPad/tablets/eReaders Adam Bourgault, Katelyn DiLorenzo, sold at the door. with the new K-5 configurations, it made Digital cameras Nathaniel Dombek, Lincoln Gray, sense to have the program running inde- pendently at each school. “This program GPS devices is a win-win for the schools and for the Video Games & video game consoles environment,” said Crawford. It takes a Laptop computers (with power cords) printer cartridge at least 1,000 years to DVD’s GMS Learns “All Different, decompose. Almost 3.5 quarts of oil is used to produce one laser cartridge. Half Scientific graphing calculators a gallon of oil is saved every time a laser All Equal” Kim Bennett, Gorham Middle School cartridge is remanufactured. Ahmed Bashir and Zach Meyers, eighth grade students at GMS, delivered their mes- sage on acceptance through a rap performance in front of the Kindness Counted with Hearts entire school. Becky Fortier, Great Falls Assistant Principal

reat Falls Student Ambassadors started their first kindness counts Gcampaign by distributing paper hearts to any student who demonstrated an act of kindness. Once students received a heart for kindness, they Photo credit Kim Bennett returned it to the “Kindness Counter” The message, “ALL DIFFERENT, ALL located in the main office. EQUAL” is displayed on a student’s t-shirt. The Hearts of Kindness Campaign ran from October 24 to noon on October pon entering Gorham Middle tories. Eighth graders discussed various 27. The goal was to collect 497 kindness School on October 27, sounds topics including body image, gender hearts since there are 497 students at Ufrom The Marimba Band could be and transgender awareness, and partici- Great Falls. The Student Ambassadors heard throughout the halls. The band pated in sessions designed to talk about wanted every student to be recognized was one of many presentations that social pressures and peer relations. for an act of kindness during the week. took place as the Civil Rights Team Many of the presenters were The 497th kindness heart was turned sponsored its fourth annual Diversity high school students from Gorham in on Tuesday morning by a second Day at GMS. and Windham, and students from grade student, Jerran Lord. He was kind All students and staff listened to Massabesic High School’s Playback by sharing and helping a friend. By Photo credit Becky Fortier Terri Dawson, the technology integra- Theater acted out tough social situa- Thursday at noon, Great Falls had col- tor at GMS, present topics related to tions and pressures for students to dis- Great Falls collected 797 kindness hearts lected 797 kindness hearts! cyberbullying. Students also had an cuss. Students from GMS also designed for the Kindness Counts Campaign. Student Ambassadors believe that opportunity to sit in on two other pre- and led their own sessions. All students kindness is one of the simplest things giving a friend a smile. Kindness has the sentations. Sixth grade students listened did an excellent job keeping their audi- we can do. Being kind can be something potential to turn someone’s day around. to presentations on topics ranging from ences engaged. small like a kind word, an act of caring, Kindness Counts at Great Falls School! “Stop the R Word,” autism, disabilities At the conclusion of the day, every- an honest compliment, a listening ear, or awareness and stereotypes. Seventh one gathered in the gym to watch grade students learned about cliques, Ahmed Bashir and Zachary Meyers spoke with someone living with perform a rap about the importance of Asperger’s Syndrome, heard from adults acceptance and encouraging students with autism, and learned about African to join the Civil Rights Team at GMS. and Franco-American cultures and his-

6 | Gorham Times | November 10, 2011 Coming to a Community Wading with a Purpose

Adam Perron, USM Intern at GMS Closet Near You Stacy Sallinen

riday, October 21 was not a typical he only thing that could be better each month. school day for Angela Gospodarek’s than shopping in a friend’s closet Anyone from Fseventh grade Life Science classes Tis to shop in a community closet. the Gorham at Gorham Middle School. Students Formerly known as the “Swap and community donned boots and waders for some Shop,” the one-day event that took place is welcome field experience in pond sampling. The each year at Narragansett Elementary to shop. field trip did not take students far from School is now expanding to a communi- Clothing GMS; they collected samples from a ty-wide closet that will be open through- donations are now being accepted at small pond and stream at the beginning out the year. The Gorham Clothes Great Falls, Narragansett and Village of the school’s trail system. Closet’s mission is to meet the needs of Elementary Schools, the Gorham With the help of Cumberland County people within the community by offer- Recreation Department and Little Falls Soil and Water Conservation District’s ing free, clean, new and gently used Activity Center. Additionally, they are in Education Coordinator Sarah Plummer, Photo credit Angela Gospodarek clothing for children, teens and adults. need of clothing hangers and large stor- students collected and identified ben- Located in the Little Falls Activity age totes to store out-of-season clothing. thic macroinvertebrates, which are Center, the Gorham Clothes Closet For more information, please contact small but visible spineless creatures is scheduled to open its doors on Rhonda Sawyer at rhondasawyer@maine. that live on the bottom of ponds and December 3. The Closet will be rr.com or 632-4036 or Amanda Landry streams. They are an important part of open from 6 to 8 p.m. on the second at [email protected]. For the latest the aquatic ecosystem, and a lot can be Wednesday of each month and from 9 information, the Gorham Clothes Closet learned about water quality by identify- a.m. to 1 p.m. on the first Saturday of can be followed on Facebook. ing the different types of benthic mac- roinvertebrates that live in a body of water. Some species can tolerate pollu- tion while others are more sensitive and Great Falls Students are Kid can only live in clean water. The students waded into the shal- Photo courtesy of Cumberland County lows of the pond using nets to scrape Soil and Water Conservation Correspondents for WGME the pond bottom collecting leaves, muck, and the macroinvertebrates that Becky Fortier, Great Falls Assistant Principal live there. Students sorted each scoop and picked out bugs to bring back to aquariums in the classroom for further n October 31, two fifth grade stu- study. By identifying the macroinver- dents from Great Falls Elementary tebrates present in the pond, students OSchool, Hailey Morrill and Ben were able to determine that the pond Nault, appeared on WGME News 13’s was a healthy ecosystem. They discov- Daybreak to explain why their school ered mayflies and caddisflies that can- is special. The local news channel fea- not tolerate even moderate pollution. tures Kid Correspondents from twenty The day at the pond was full of schools in twenty days – Great Falls was hands-on science and laughter. Many one of them! students wore waders for the first time Each morning when Jeff Peterson, and enjoyed exploring the pond. One a WGME anchor, arrives to work at 3 a.m., he picks the name of a school out student, Kathryn Christainson, even Photo credit Jeff Peterson Photo courtesy of Cumberland County plans to add waders to her Christmas Soil and Water Conservation of a box. The Kid Correspondent infor- mation is announced in the headlines, wish list. Hailey Morrill and Ben Nault were featured Anyone interested in lending or Top to bottom: Donning waders, Connor or “teases,” at the top of each hour. as Kid Correspondents on WGME News 13’s donating waders, nets or other sam- Sweatt, Grant Hamblen and Mia Guimond Each piece runs around 1:30 to 1:45 pling equipment is encouraged to con- use their nets to pull samples before exit- minutes and is also available to watch Daybreak. tact Gospodarek at angelag@gorham- ing the pond. on www.wgme.com. schools.org. After all twenty Kid Correspondent pieces have aired, there will be a spe- prizes, including trophies, a banner and cial online poll. From November 23 a special grant from NextGen. through the Thanksgiving weekend, It takes lots of votes to win. You can Blooming with Kindness you can vote for Great Falls on the vote as many times as you want. Let’s www.wgme.com website. The school get the word out and vote, vote, vote! that receives the most votes will win

Sebago to Sea from Page 2

will follow the Sebago to the Sea Trail designation of the final section of the Downtown Westbrook Connector Sebago to the Sea Trail from the Maine Loop to link to the Sebago to the Sea Turnpike pedestrian underpass in Trail. Thanks to Portland Trails, the Falmouth to Portland’s East End Beach City of Westbrook and the City of is scheduled for 2012. Portland’s trail network, the new eight A fully collaborative initiative, mile segment of the Sebago to the Sea the Sebago to the Sea Trail was first Trail will follow both on- and off-road envisioned by the Presumpscot River segments along the Presumpscot River, Watershed Coalition (PRWC), and is Photo credit Shannon Bartash through Riverton Trolley Park, past now facilitated by the Presumpscot Kindness counts at Great Falls! Fourth and fifth grade Student Ambassadors are at it again. the Riverside Recycling Facility and Regional Land Trust, and managed by Thanks to a grant funded by the Gorham Education Foundation, they recently planted over 300 Riverside Golf Course, and on to the members of the Sebago to the Sea Trail tulip and daffodil bulbs in their raised garden beds. Students are hoping that come spring, the Maine Turnpike in Falmouth. Coalition which includes more than raised garden beds will yield many beautiful blooms that they can deliver to local nursing homes. The Sebago to the Sea Trail will 20 state and local organizations. This service-learning project will allow the Great Falls Student Ambassadors to give back to their temporarily end at the Maine Turnpike Trail maps with directions and more community. Hard at work is (inset) Becky Fortier, Jane Esty and Kristin Wentworth from the GEF in Falmouth while the pedestrian information are available at www. and Joan Anderson with grade four student ambassadors. underpass is under construction. Trail sebagotothesea.org.

November 10, 2011 | Gorham Times | 7 Maryanne Bear Julie Chandler

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8 | Gorham Times | November 10, 2011 With Homeschooling Comes a Huge Commitment Stacy Sallinen

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November 10, 2011 | Gorham Times | 9 sports Heartbreaking Loss in GHS Fall Sports Team Updates Compiled by Jeff Pike

Western Maine Final for Boys Soccer: The Rams defeated South team in touchdowns with 11 each and were Portland, 2-0, in the Western Maine Class A also the top two rushers, with McKenney semifinals before losing to Scarborough, 2-0, picking up 1031 yards and Kilborn rushing GHS Girls’ Soccer Jeff Pike in the semifinals. Against South Portland, for 863 yards. Kevin Lubelcyzk scored the first goal on an assist by Jesse Orach. Lubelcyzk then Volleyball: Stat leaders for season included assisted on the next goal by Connor Regan. were Lindsay Chapman and Lexi Merrifield, After falling behind in the Scarborough game, who led the team in kills with 68. Chapman Gorham fought hard in the second half and also led the team in digs with 82 while came close to scoring on a penalty kick as Merrifield was tops in blocks with 57. Vicki well as a corner kick but could not find the Parker led the way in serving points (130), net. The team finished the season with an aces (46) and serves received (117) while overall record of 12-4. Grace Eaton was first in assists with 152. The team reached the semifinals of the Class Football: Stat leaders on the season included A State Tournament where the Rams lost to Nick Kilborn and Matt McKenney, who led the Scarborough.

Red Dogs Win Championship

Photo credits Rich Obrey GHS senior Kiersten Turner (left) battles for a loose ball while sophomore Meghan Cushing (right) battles for position near the corner during the girls’ soccer 1-0 loss to Scarborough in the Western Maine Class A Final.

he GHS girls’ soccer team went on scored both goals in a 2-0 quarterfinal a long, impressive run this year. The win over Windham. In the 3-0 semifinal Tteam finished the regular season win over Thornton Academy, Adkison 14-0 and won its first two playoff games scored twice while Turner scored once. before the season came to a sudden For the game against Scarborough, end November 2. That’s when Gorham Gorham fans turned out in full force. lost, 1-0, to Scarborough at home in the Players from the Gorham Youth Soccer Western Maine Class A final. The crush- Association formed a gauntlet for the Photo credit Rachel Bell Photography ing, game-winning goal came with just starting players to run through as they The Fourth-Annual Cal Ripken Fall Baseball Championship was won by the Red Dogs 48 second left in regulation time. were announced, and the high school from Gorham on October 8 at Robie Field. The league includes five teams from Standish This was the first home playoff loss student body packed the stand to belt and Gorham, and the Red Dogs edged out the Blue Team, 6-3, to win the title. Playing after a run of 15 wins in the nine years out their signature chant (see separate for the winning team and pictured above, front center: Dominic Garcia. First row from left that head coach Jeanne Zarrilli has been story). There was an electric feeling in to right: Paddy Owens, Andrew Garcia, Nate Burchill, Connor Bell, Bennett Gasowski and at the helm. And this year’s team is the air that brought back memories of David Drew. Second row: Willy Baxter, Travis Emerson, Adam Peterson, Stevie Klatt and the second under Zarrilli’s to turn in a past GHS girls’ soccer champions. Henry Santoro. Back row: Coaches Eddie Owens, Forrest Bell and Phil Gasowski. perfect regular-season record, with the But these feelings of euphoria quickly other one coming in 2008. evaporated when Scarborough scored Missing from photo is Jacob Sladen. All season long, the team motto was the winning goal. Dead silence filled the ‘Unity’ with a close-knit group of seniors Gorham stands realizing that with less led by captains Audrey Adkison, Kiersten than a minute to play a come back was Turner and Lindsey Smith helping devel- unlikely. op this theme among the juniors, sopho- Looking ahead to next year, the Rams mores and freshmen on the team. Fellow face a challenge in replacing the eight seniors, including goal keeper Sarah seniors who graduate and many of Join the Team! Perkins and defenders Allie Lurvey and whom played key roles throughout their Sierra Peters, joined Smith on a defense varsity careers. But many talented play- Become a member of the Gorham Times—we need your the surrendered just seven goals in 17 ers—including juniors, sophomores and games. The offense scored 69 goals led freshmen—also return next year. They help to continue to “bring the news to all of Gorham.” by Turner with 12, Adkison with nine should have Gorham right in the mix and junior Erin Smith with eight. once again as a contender in Western Volunteer Opportunities Available: Heroes during the playoff run includ- Maine. ed sophomore Meghan Cushing, who • Advertising support • Web designer to maintain and enhance the Gorham Times website

Upcoming Sports Events at USM Gorham Campus We look forward to hearing from you— it’s your paper too! Friday, November 11 Contact us at [email protected]. 7:00 p.m. Men’s Ice Hockey vs. St. Michael’s Saturday, November 12 4:00 p.m. Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Norwich All games subject to change. For up-to-date schedules of all USM sports teams, visit Times www.southernmainehuskies.com

10 | Gorham Times | November 10, 2011 inthezone Tennis All-Star Leads Team to National USM student-athletes selected to the 2011 Tournament: Fall All-Little East Conference Academic Natalie Egbert Team. To be eligible, a student-athlete (GHS ‘11) must have a cumulative grade point aver- helped the age of at least 3.3. Endicott College women’s tennis Earns Starting team win the Spot in College Commonwealth Soccer: Kristi Coast Zarrilli (GHS Conference ‘10) completed championship her second season on the and qualify Photo credit David Le Photography for the NCAA University of Division III tour- New Hampshire nament in the spring of 2012. Egbert was women’s soc- critical to Endicott’s success as the fresh- cer team and by the end of man compiled a 12-0 record in singles : Photo courtesy of the University of New and a 10-4 record in doubles play. She the year had Hampshire was named an All-Conference Honorable worked her way Mention in singles and doubles and never into a starting position. The team earned lost a set in singles play the entire season. a spot in the America East playoffs before ending its season with a quarterfinal loss College Soccer All-Academic: Caitlin to Binghamton University on October 27. Caldwell (GHS ‘09) and a junior on the Zarrilli is the daughter of current GHS USM women’s soccer team, is among 20 girls’ soccer coach Jeanne Zarrilli.

Transitions for Gorham

Sno-Goers Club Brandon Geer, Gorham Sno-Goers Club s the temperatures begin to have enjoyed Gorham’s trail systems drop and we transition into through snowmobiling, cross-country Amid-autumn, an important transi- skiing, snowshoeing, and summer hik- The Social Connection tion has also occurred for those who ing to become part of something that maintain the Gorham Sno-Goers Club, has its roots in Maine tradition. Anyone Like us on Facebook to enter into a drawing to win a pair of tickets to a Portland Pirates a year round community resource fre- showing interest in giving back to, game. All current fans of facebook.com/gorhamtimes will also be entered into the quented by many Gorham residents providing sponsorship for, or simply drawing. We will announce the lucky winner in the next issue of and several outdoor enthusiasts in the becoming involved with this much- the Gorham Times. surrounding communities and abroad. needed service is more than appreci- The Gorham Sno-Goers Club is a ated. non-profit, volunteer organization Thanks goes out to those private, founded in 1969. It started when a public, and commercial landowners group of ten families began promoting who have graciously allowed use of good will between snowmobilers and their property in order to provide landowners. At its pinnacle, member- recreational enjoyment for everyone. ship was over one hundred strong, For further information please visit us but as it reaches its 43rd year the club online at www.gorhamsnogoers.org has noticed an unsettling drop in num- or join us the second Thursday of the bers. Recently appointed president month from September through April Ryan Smith, treasurer Grant Caron, from 7 to 9:00 p.m. at the clubhouse trail master Brent Cyr, and public rela- located at 209 Mighty Street, Gorham tions representative Brandon Geer (Union Hall). Trail maintenance is per- have brought new life into the club formed every Sunday by current mem- and are determined to bring back that bers—any help is greatly appreciated! good will that is at this organization’s core. The officers implore those who

The Chant at GHS Sporting Events If you have heard an unusual chant coming from the student body at a GHS sport- ing events lately and wonder where it came from, it was imported to GHS by Kevin Lubelczyk from Camp Belknap on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. Fellow stu- dents Carter Bowers and Phil Holmes lead the chant at most events. Here’s how it goes in case you want to follow along, and maybe even join in! Line 1: Oph, Olay-Olay…Oph, Olay-Olay Line 2: Olay oh tiki tongaah...Olay oh tiki tongaah Line 3: Ah wassah-wassah-wassah...Ah wassah-wassah-wassah Line 4: OPH—alay-wah alay-wah alay-wah...OPH—alay-wah alay-wah alay-wah *The leaders chant each line first, and then the crowd responds repeating the same line.

November 10, 2011 | Gorham Times | 11 community of interest discussed. Todd Mills, a soldier with the Maine The Meals on Wheels Program serving National Guard, was recently promoted Gorham, Westbrook and Portland com- to PFC and is with the 262nd Engineer munities has openings for volunteer driv- Company Unit. ers delivering healthy meals on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday midmorn- Maine Youth Leadership, an organiza- ings with mileage reimbursement. FMI, tion that works with Maine youth to help 878-3285. develop leadership skills, has appointed Gary Tempe of Gorham Savings Bank to Gorham resident and author Shonna its board of directors. Tempe, resides in Millican Humphrey will talk about her Gorham with his wife Alyson. new book, “Show Me Good Land,” on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. at the North The Maine Gorham Public Library. Set in northern Public Relations Maine, the novel follows the residents of Council recently a border town as they cope with life in a honored Diane changing community. FMI, 892-2575. Atwood, a free- Devin Pearson (GHS ‘06) graduated with honors from UNH with a degree in Business lance health and Local author Timothy J. O’Leary, wellness com- III, recently published a book entitled Administration after attending college on an ROTC scholarship. His parents, Colonel Charlie municator, with a “Nowhere to Run: A Story of Maternal Pearson (USAF retired) of Gorham and Captain Carol Tyler (USAF retired) of Merrimack, first place Golden Abuse and Recovery.” The book, which is NH, are pinning Devin with his new lieutenant’s rank at his commissioning ceremony on Arrow award about his story of physical, emotional, and May 19. Pearson will attend paratroop and explosive ordinance (EOD) training before join- for her health psychological abuse from his mother, is ing his unit in South Korea. and wellness available at the Bookworm. blog “Catching Health.” You can read her The Gorham Lions Club will sponsor an “Catching Health” blog at www.dianeat- informational session on Prostate Cancer, service – The LearningExpress Library – that ing (although no one will be turned away). wood.com. Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Lion’s provides up-to-date test preparation and A homemade, traditional Thanksgiving skill-building resources, helping both stu- dinner with all the fixings. There is no fee, The Gorham Woman’s Club will meet Den, South St., Gorham. Public invited. dents and adults prepare for a wide range of any donations will go to the Gorham Food on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 12:30 p.m. in FMI, 839-6569. academic and career-oriented exams as well Pantry. FMI, contact Roxanne at 839-4516 Fellowship Hall at First Parish Church. The The next Gorham Business Exchange as improving basic skills in reading, writ- or [email protected]. speaker will be GFWC-New England region- Meeting will be held on Wednesday, Nov. ing, and math. FMI, 839-5031 or visit http:// al president, Cathy White. The club is open 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gorham www.maine.gov/msl/commons The Gorham/Westbrook TRIAD, com- to women wishing to become an active Savings Bank, 10 Wentworth Dr., Gorham. posed of community volunteer in community betterment. Guests Rich Brooks from Flyte Media will pres- Hannaford Supermarkets has begun their people working with are always welcome. FMI, 839-6375. ent Web Marketing for Small Businesses three-part Help Fight Hunger Program in seniors and law Maine. Customers may purchase a box enforcement offi- Project Graduation will meet on Tuesday, and Entrepreneurs. $15 GBE Members & of groceries for $10 and donate money cers, will meet at Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Guests/$25 Non-Members. Everyone is to their state food bank in $5 increments 8:45 a.m. on Friday, Room of the Gorham Rec. Dept. Parents welcome. FMI, www.gorhambusiness.org at the register. Between Nov. 26 and Dec. Nov. 11 at the of GHS seniors are encouraged to attend! The Gorham Arts Alliance will sponsor 18, customers can purchase a particular Westbrook Safety Fundraising and event planning will be “After School Fall Art Classes” for grades Hannaford brand products and Hannaford Bldg. To learn how 6-8 beginning in November. FMI, call will donate an identical item to the food you can help senior Gorham Rec at 222-1630 or www.gor- bank. FMI, go to www.hannaford.com. citizens in your hamartsallaince.org. community, call Gorham High School Drama presents “Is David Garthe at 839-5407 or Doris Ames at Gorham/Westbrook Triad will spon- He Dead,” an outrageous comedy based on 839-2948. sor FREE leaf raking for senior citizens Mark Twain’s play. Performances are Nov. throughout the month of November. This 11, 12, 18 & 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 13 The Gorham community is cordially invited service will be provided by the young men at 2 p.m. $6/$4 students & seniors. Tickets to a Veteran’s Day ceremony at the Baxter of Delta Chi Fraternity. FMI, 839-6418 or sold at door. FMI, www.goghs.org Memorial Library on Friday, Nov. 11 at 854-8327. 10 a.m. to honor all veterans and to pay Mister Bagel, Gorham will be the site of special tribute to WWII veterans on the Want to improve your job search process? the Hanscom-Moody Family’s 2nd Annual 70th anniversary of the US involvement in Prepare for career certification? Raise col- Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, Nov. WWII. Refreshments will be served. lege entrance test scores? Baxter Memorial 24, Thanksgiving Day. Transportation will Library acquired a new web-based learning be available upon request. Reserved seat- Continued on Next Page

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12 | Gorham Times | November 10, 2011 The 275th Commemorative Committee table. Serving corn chowder, hot dogs has recently published “Gorham 1986 and homemade pies. FMI: 892-9521 or – 2011” containing 25 years of history. [email protected] Available for puchase at the Town Clerk’s Office for $10. All proceeds go to the Windham Athletic Boosters will hold a Holiday Gorham Historical Society. Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 12 and 13 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Windham High School. Parents and interested adults are invited to a 4-H Information Session to be held on The Christmas Fair at North Tuesday, Nov. 15, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Congregational Church in Groveville Baxter Memorial Library in Gorham. FMI, (Buxton) will be held on Friday, Nov. 18 781-6099. from 3-7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cookie walk, elephant table, bake table and more. HOLIDAY FAIRS Holiday Craft Fair, Sat. Nov. 19, 9 a.m.-2 Home for the Holiday Christmas Fair at p.m., Windham/Gorham Rod & Gun Club, St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Gorham will 8 Towpath Rd, Gorham. Sponsored by the be held on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m.-7 South Windham Public Library. p.m. with crafts, wreaths, knit goods, and more. Silent Auction, 9 a.m.–noon. Baked Beans and Casserole Dinner 5-6:30 p.m. USM NOTES FMI, 839-4857. The USM School of Music Vocal Jazz Carol & Friends 13th Annual Country Craft Ensemble will perform selections from Members of the West Gorham Union Church on Route 25 are very grateful for the newly Fair, 117 Spiller Road, Gorham, on Friday, the Great American Songbook and con- installed metal roof, courtesy of a grant from the Narragansett Number One Foundation, Nov. 11 & Saturday, Nov. 12 from 8 a.m.-5 temporary jazz writers on Friday, Nov. 18, and donations from the Church Council and the Shaw family (in memory of their mother, p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 13 from 10 a.m.-4 at 8 p.m. in Corthell Concert Hall, USM Sara Sally Shaw.) At the top of the steeple will be a new weathervane donated by Julie Gorham. $6/$3. Tickets sold at door. FMI, p.m. Credit cards welcome. FMI, 839-3479. Marshall and Susan Parsons in memory of their father, Harris (Had) Parsons and their www.usm.maine.edu/music. Craft Show at the USM-Gorham Costello Mom, Ruth Parsons (still with us). L-R: Bill Rust, Chairman of the trustees; Susan Parsons, Sports Complex on Saturday, Nov. 12 from The USM School of Music Concert Band Julie Marshall and Barbara Craig, Senior Deacon. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 13 from will perform a program featuring percus- 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Featuring Maine and local sion compositions on Sunday, Nov. 20, at artisans. Donations accepted for admis- 2 p.m. in the McCormack Performing Arts sion. Supervised child crafting area. Free Center, Gorham High School, Gorham. parking. FMI, 780-5328. $6/$3. Tickets sold at door. FMI, www. usm.maine.edu/music. Christmas Craft Fair at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 410 Main St., on The USM Youth Ensemble Fall Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Instrumental Concert will be held on Home baked goods, jam and jellies, hand- Thursday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. in Merrill made craft items, white elephant table. FMI: Auditorium, Portland. A suggested dona- 839-7100. tion of $6/$3 will be taken at the door. FMI, 780-5256. Old-Fashioned Christmas Fair at the Windham Historical Society, Windham The USM Department of Theatre will hold Center Road on Saturday, Nov. 12 & their 1st Annual Open House on Thursday, Sunday, Nov. 13 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. All Nov. 17 from 5-7 p.m. at Russell Hall, items handcrafted and original. Gorham campus. This free event will pro- vide a sneak peek of how theatre happens. Annual Holly Daze Christmas Fair at the FMI, 780-5151 or email theatrebo@usm. White Rock Community Bldg on Wilson maine.edu. Rd, on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Crafters and a white elephant

Shooting Training from Page 1 of a back up team in the event of an the SRO at Gorham Middle School, was actual incident. This exercise helped the instrumental in preventing an incident CHRISTMAS CARDS AND participants learn to work in formation at that school. Drown received a tip to clear a building. “All departments are that a student had specific plans for CALENDARS 20% OFF on the same page,” said Young. “When an incident and was able to use this there is an incident, they will respond information to prevent it. That student to it.” A similar event is planned at USM was arrested before he could act on later this winter. his plans. “Students want to feel safe in Lt. Sanborn considers the School school and they feel comfortable talking Resource Officers (SRO) to be their to the SRO,” said Lt. Sanborn. “SRO’s are best defense against preventing such an our first line of defense in keeping our Mon.–Sat 10–5 • 42 Main Street, Gorham incident in our schools. Several years schools safe.” [email protected] 839-BOOK(2665) ago Officer Wayne “Pooch” Drown,

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Courtesy of the Gorham Police Department Unruly Roosters Partridge Lane caller reported roosters running amok in the road.

North Gorham Road caller reported that a Dingley Spring Road caller reported a neighbor’s chickens were running all over disturbance involving a subject who had the place and were on caller’s property. assaulted two people. Elizabeth Street caller reported receiving Ball Park Road caller reported suspi- a suspicious phone call from an individual cious activity involving three individuals at pretending to be related to caller who was Robie Park. asking for money. Main Street caller reported that someone Great Falls Road caller reported they had stolen items from their office, and heard a vehicle drive by and then a series they had the suspect on camera. of very loud bangs. They looked outside North Gorham Road caller reported they to find all the mailboxes on their road had received an e-mail from a person they been smashed. don’t know very well asking for money Sebago Lake Road caller requested to and stating they were trapped in France. speak with an officer regarding an ATV Mahlon Avenue caller reported receiving that they had purchased where the VIN a phone call from a male individual say- number had been scratched off. ing he needed to shut off caller’s power. A real estate agent requested assistance Caller telephoned Central Maine Power in removing a subject from a dwelling on and they knew nothing about it. Fort Hill Road. South Street caller reported a large rac- Parker Hill Road caller reported they coon in the road causing traffic to swerve received a call from a male subject claim- and back up. ing to be with Medicare requesting infor- Dow Road caller stated that as they drove mation on caller’s husband and insistent by, they saw a group of boys trying to that caller provide her husband’s social take the moose crossing sign. security number, to which she declined. Caller reported a verbal and physical Brackett Road caller reported a coon cat argument between two females over car had been hanging around for the past keys. three weeks. Shaw’s Mill Road caller reported that Ridgefield Road caller reported a sus- their neighbor’s cat wandered into caller’s picious vehicle had been sitting across house and was dying, but it won’t let the road from their house and had been caller near it. parked up the road the day before.

14 | Gorham Times | November 10, 2011 calendar classified ads

THURSDAY, NOV. 10 WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16 • Gorham Woman’s Club Meeting, Gorham • Kiddie Gym, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Gorham Rec. services FOR SALE First Parish Church, 12:30 p.m. Guest Dept. $2/child. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING. CRAFTS PEOPLE - Large box of glass panes speaker Cathy White, GFWC president. • Toddlers in the Library, 10-10:30 a.m., No. Specializing in older homes. Low rates, of various sizes suitable for picture frames FMI, 839-6375. Gorham Public Library. FMI, 892-2575. quality work. Free estimates. Call Dave Hall, or painting on glass. All for $25, or make an • WWCC Community Meal, 810 Main St., • Prayer Shawl Knitting Group, 1-2:30 p.m., 929-4469. offer. FMI, 892-9437. Westbrook, 12 p.m., Meatloaf served. $4. St. Anne’s Catholic Church. All are wel- IRISH CLEANING LADY looking for FMI, 854-9157. come. FMI, 839-4857. some new jobs. I really enjoy cleaning. • Story Hour for 3-5 yr olds, 10-11 a.m., No. • Senior Community Meal, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Good ref. Free estimates. Call Candy Gorham Public Library. Stories, songs & St. Anne’s Catholic Church, $3.50. FMI, Leavitt, 839-2368. crafts. FMI, 892-2575. 839-4857. • Gorham Food Pantry open, 9-11 a.m., St. WINTER STORAGE for motorcycles or one Anne’s Catholic Church parking lot. THURSDAY, NOV. 17 car. Private garage off Gorham side of Rt. • Gorham SnoGoers Club Meeting, 7 p.m., • Child Car Seat Fitting, Gorham Fire 112. FMI, 642-4170. 209 Mighty Street (Union Hall) in Gorham. Department, 1-5 p.m. Free! FMI, 222-1660. LOCAL MOTHER AND DAUGHTER looking Looking for new members. FMI www.gor- • WWCC Community Meal, 810 Main St., for cleaning position. Weekly or every other hamsnogoers.org. Westbrook, 12 p.m., Boiled dinner served. week. References available. Call Pat after 2 $5. FMI, 854-9157. p.m. Call 839 6827. FRIDAY, NOV. 11 • Story Hour for 3-5 yr olds, 10-11 a.m., No. • Carol & Friends 13th Annual Country Craft Gorham Public Library. Stories, songs & LESSONS Fair, 117 Spiller Road, Gorham. 8-5 p.m. crafts. FMI, 892-2575. VOICE AND PIANO lessons at my Gorham Credit cards welcome. FMI, 839-3479. • Gorham Food Pantry open, 9-11 a.m., St. studio. BA in Music Ed. Call Paul 839-4628. • Kiddie Gym, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Gorham Rec. Anne’s Catholic Church parking lot. Dept. $2/child. FRIDAY, NOV. 18 SATURDAY, NOV. 12 • Kiddie Gym, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Gorham Rec. Classified ads are $5 for 15 words, plus • Craft Show, USM-Gorham Costello Sports Dept. $2/child. an additional $1 for each extra 5 words. Complex, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FMI, 780-5328. Ads can be boxed for additional $2. • Carol & Friends 13th Annual Country Craft MONDAY, NOV. 21 E-mail ad to [email protected]. Fair, 117 Spiller Road, Gorham. 8-5 p.m. • The Gorham Community Chorus, 7-9 p.m., Credit cards welcome. FMI, 839-3479. Gorham Village School. FMI, 839-3517. • Young Life Club, all high school students SUNDAY, NOV. 13 invited, PTA Building/Old Robie School, 7 • Craft Show, USM-Gorham Costello Sports p.m. FMI, [email protected] or Complex, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. FMI, 780-5328. 839-7857. • Carol & Friends 13th Annual Country Craft • Gorham Food Pantry open, 6-7 p.m., St. Fair, 117 Spiller Road, Gorham. 10-4 p.m. Anne’s Catholic Church parking lot. The Law Office of Judith Berry, Esq. Credit cards welcome. FMI, 839-3479. • Food & Fellowship Ecumenical Meal 28 State Street • Gorham, Maine 04038 Program, Windham Hill UCC, 140 (207) 839-7004 • [email protected] MONDAY, NOV. 14 Windham Center Rd, Windham. Everyone • The Gorham Community Chorus, 7-9 p.m., welcome. FMI, 892-3769. Conveniently located in Gorham. Offering state wide legal services in the Gorham Village School. FMI, 839-3517. following areas: family law, family building including adoption, minor child • Young Life Club, all high school students WEDNESDAY, NOV. 23 guardianships, wills, personal injury, tax, contracts, construction law, and invited, PTA Building/Old Robie School, 7 • Kiddie Gym, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Gorham Rec. business law. p.m. FMI, [email protected] or Dept. $2/child. 839-7857. • Toddlers in the Library, 10-10:30 a.m., No. Judith M. Berry, Esq. • Christopher M. Berry, Esq. • Food & Fellowship Ecumenical Meal Gorham Public Library. FMI, 892-2575. Program, Windham Assembly of God, Rte. • Prayer Shawl Knitting Group, 1-2:30 p.m., 302, Windham. Everyone welcome. FMI, St. Anne’s Catholic Church. All are wel- 892-3769. come. FMI, 839-4857. • Senior Community Meal, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., We Work with All St. Anne’s Catholic Church, $3.50. FMI, 839-4857. Insurance Companies Joe Wyman has been doing auto body and collision work for over 50 years and at the same Gorham location for over 35 years. The Gorham Ecumenical Food Pantry is open every Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m., the second Wednesday of the month from 6 to 7 p.m., I-Car Certified • ASE Certified • Major Collision • All vehicle types and the third Monday of the month from 6 to 7 p.m. Open to anyone in need Free Pick-up and Deliveries within a 15-mile Radius. Free loaner cars. of food. The Pantry is located at 299 B Main Street in the Saint Anne’s Church parking All Work Warrantied

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