Postal Patron PRSRT STD U.S. Postage Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 PAID Permit No. 62 Portland, ME The Cape Cour erECRWSS Volume 24 Number 5 An Independent Not-for-Profi t Newspaper May 4 - May 17, 2011 Serving Cape Elizabeth Since 1988 capecourier.com Cape voting May 10 for school budget, District 7 seat

Dill, Maietta vie Council OKs budgets; Polls open: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Bliss Senate seat voters weigh in next Tuesday, May 10 Cape Elizabeth High School By Patricia McCarthy By Patricia McCarthy gymnasium Rep. Cynthia Dill, D-Cape Elizabeth, and The Cape Elizabeth Town Council has Absentee ballots available Louis B. Maietta Jr. of South Portland are approved an $8.9 million municipal budget running for the state Senate seat that was oc- and a $21.1 million school budget, which at Town Hall cupied by Larry Bliss until he resigned last now goes to a referendum on May 10. through Monday, May 9 month to take a job in California. If voters approve the school budget, the A special election for the District 7 seat, town tax rate will increase by 2.4 percent, Rep.Cynthia A. Dill and Louis B. Maietta Jr. Neither budget contains major cuts or which covers South Portland, Cape Elizabeth although the exact rate will have to be deter- new initiatives. The town is eliminating a and the eastern part of Scarborough, is May 10. mined after the current property revaluation why Cape Elizabeth residents should vote half-time position in the tax offi ce, and the The Cape Courier asked the candidates to is completed. for them. school district will cut 1.5 teaching positions say (with a limit of 500 words apiece) what If the school budget is passed by voters, they plan to focus on if they are elected and —See DISTRICT 7, page 18 the combined budgets will total $31,393,109. See BUDGETS, page 18 Commissioned Airborne! Town to bear piece portrays cost of moving town luminaries cottontail rabbits By Wendy Keeler By Patricia McCarthy A sunrise view of Portland Head Light Inadvertently disturbing the habitat of didn’t inspire it. Nor did a glimpse of waves some rabbits that no one knew were living in crashing on the rocks at Two Lights, or the Fort Williams Park may end up costing Cape sun slipping down behind Spurwink Marsh. Elizabeth as much as $4,800. Inspiration for “Cape Elizabeth Sketches,” After volunteers cleared out brush and in- a piece commissioned for the Cape Eliza- vasive plant species at the park last year, of- beth High School wind symphony, which fi cials from the Maine Department of Inland will premiere at a 7:30 p.m. concert at Fisheries and Wildlife visited and saw drop- CEHS on Thursday, May 12, was born four pings that indicated New England cottontail years ago in a bookstore in Chicago. rabbits were in the area. Tests later con- While thumbing through a book about fi rmed the pellets were from New England fi lm director John Ford, CEHS Band Direc- cottontails, which are an endangered species tor Tom Lizotte spotted “Cape Elizabeth” in Maine and under consideration for desig- in the book’s index and fl ipped to the page, nation as endangered by federal authorities. where he read that the director had been Only about 300 of the rabbits live in Maine born in town. Lizotte had recently fi nished a during the winter, the MDIFW has said, and biography of fi lm star Bette Davis, who lived they prefer to live in dense, brush-covered ar- in Cape during the 1950s. Soon after Lizotte eas like the land that was cleared in the park. returned to Maine from Chicago, he read a State wildlife offi cials put a halt to the newspaper story about Joan Benoit Samuel- clearing and reached an agreement with the son, the Olympic gold medalist runner who town to hire a contractor to trap the rabbits grew up in Cape. and take them to either the Roger Williams “It all gelled together, and I thought, ‘Ah, Zoo in Rhode Island or Stage Island off Bid- this is a piece,’” Lizotte said. Then “fate in- deford. The town also will have to transport tervened once more. I read a story in a local any offspring from rabbits at the zoo back to newspaper about Annie Burke, who has been Maine and pay for equipment to monitor the working at the Shore Road post offi ce since Photo by Christopher Stockman animals on Stage Island. The MDIFW estimates the total cost of 1941, and I just thought, ‘We have to fi nd a Sophie Moore, a Cape Elizabeth High School freshman, works her magic on the uneven those measures to Cape Elizabeth at $3,400 parallel bars last month to win her fi fth Maine State Gymnastics Championships title. —See COMMISSION, page 4 To read more about award-winning Cape gymnasts, see page 17. —See RABBITS, page 18 Lee and Jane Taylor: Cape Elizabeth’s own ‘Mr. and Mrs. Plant’ Editor’s note: This is part of an ongo- ing retired, both Taylors are still well known ing series of profi les about Cape Elizabeth in horticultural circles. residents and their lives. Lee, 80, spent nearly three decades as a professor of horticulture at Michigan State By Wendy Keeler University. His how-to publications on rais- Cape residents Jane and Lee Taylor, who ing plants and vegetables are still circulated met in a taxonomy class, clearly belong to around the U.S. Jane, 75, who was also on the the same genus. Botany students at the Uni- MSU horticulture faculty, helped revolution- Jane and Lee Taylor versity of Illinois when they met in 1957, the ize the look, shape and scope of public chil- enjoy a bright two married a year later and went on to spend dren’s gardens. The American Horticultural moment during a more than four decades teaching, writing Society awards an annual honor in her name. Caribbean cruise in about, and consulting on horticulture. January. If nationally known South Portland ma- Jane Taylor rine educators Deb and Jeff Stone can call In 1987, Jane gained fi rst-hand knowledge ence. At the time, she was raising money for “Up until this time, children’s gardens had themselves “Mr. and Mrs. Fish,” then the about public children’s gardens – and how the Michigan 4-H Children’s Garden located signs saying, ‘Stay on the path’ and ‘Don’t Taylors are “Mr. and Mrs. Plant.” Despite be- ill-suited they were for their intended audi- on the Michigan State campus. —See TAYLORS, page 18 Page 2 • The Cape Courier LETTERS May 4 - May 17, 2011

Supporter: Dill devoted to education, environment The Cape Courier Leaders did well, P.O. Box 6242 and school budget I am writing to voice my support of Cyn- ronment, which is the cornerstone to Maine’s Cape Elizabeth Maine 04107 thia Dill for Maine State Senate. economically critical tourism industry, and to 207-767-5023 ‘worthy of our support’ As a former School Board member, I value the quality of life we all cherish. Recogniz- capecourier.com Cynthia’s deeply felt commitment to making ing that Maine needs to deepen and broaden This year’s school budget process has so sure all of our children benefi t from a strong ed- its economic base, Cynthia has led the effort far gone very well, thanks to the great col- OUR MISSION STATEMENT ucational foundation and then have the resourc- to bring broadband to underserved areas of our laboration of all parties, including teachers, The mission of The Cape Courier is to foster es and opportunities to pursue higher education, state. This will help modernize infrastructure administrators, the School Board and Town a sense of community by presenting news especially here in Maine. In addition, I am great- for these communities and facilitate business Council. specifi c and unique to Cape Elizabeth and its ly appreciative of her efforts as our state repre- creation, improve educational opportunities, residents, and, whenever possible, to promote We are being asked to vote on a budget that sentative to keep our school system independent and provide better healthcare delivery. volunteerism within our community. maintains the current level of services, and and free from consolidation, and thus able to Cynthia has worked tirelessly for us in Au- requires a modest 1.9 percent tax increase. BOARD OF DIRECTORS maintain its strong educational programs. gusta. Please join me in voting for Cynthia Dill This is in spite of continued reductions in Trish Brigham, Debbie Butterworth, In addition to her dedication to education, to be our next state senator for Cape Elizabeth. Bob Dodd, Sheila Mayberry, Gene Miliard, state and federal funding. This positive re- Cynthia is steadfast in protecting our envi- Rebecca Millett Bill Springer, Beth Webster sult stands in stark contrast to the situation in Publisher: Patricia McCarthy many surrounding towns where the choice is Dill impresses, delights South Portland voter [email protected] between major cuts in services or substan- tial tax increases. Will I vote for my old neighbor from South ley, her effusive blond lab next to her, Cynthia Editor: Patricia McCarthy Our relatively good result is thanks to the Portland? She now lives in Cape Elizabeth showed me the winning photo she entered in the (Letters, general news) [email protected] negotiation of a balanced new teacher con- and is running for the Senate seat covering House of Representatives contest which made tract, in which both sides were viewed by both communities. I visited her to fi nd out. this adorable pooch Barker of the House in 2008. School/Community Editor: Wendy Keeler each other as honest, objective and fair. In Cynthia Dill’s interest to know her neighbors, Helping individuals reveals to Cynthia (Business, Neighbors, schools, religion, sports) appreciating their concerns and striving to the broader arena within which those lives [email protected] addition, the good work of the School Board, Town Council and school administrators gain working knowledge of community is- play out. If she can better life not only in Advertising Manager: Colleen Taintor over the past several years to develop effi - sues seems unabated. As civil rights lawyer, her local constituency, but also for the entire (Display ads): [email protected] ciencies, including through the “one-town” state representative or volunteer, she is known state, this is her goal. This impressive and Bookkeeper: Dorothy Stack concept, and to put aside funds when pos- for putting her clients and constituents fi rst. delightful woman searches all around an is- [email protected] sible, have also been important. She is effi cient and organized at what she sue, appreciating points made by opponents Production Manager: Sheila Zimmerman As of the writing of this letter, for the does. Using a preapproved laptop purchased as well as advocates, seeking understanding. fi rst time since the budget validation process with clean election funds, Cynthia ran her Cynthia goes to her staunchly Republican Webmaster: Wendy Derzawiec began, both the Town Council and School campaign so economically that afterward father for help in doing this. They can agree Photo fi nishing: Diane Brakeley Board have unanimously supported each she returned $1,500 of her grant money to or disagree and still love each other. budget vote. This budget is worthy of our the Ethics Committee. Yep, Cynthia Dill is my kind of woman – Distribution: Jeff Hewett support. Please join me on May 10 in voting She has a good sense of humor, too—a help and my candidate. For general information & classifi ed ads: in support of the school budget (and please for getting over the rough spots in life. With Mar- Dolores Broberg, South Portland [email protected]/207-767-5023 remember to vote!) Writers: Debbie Butterworth, Wendy Dan Fishbein Reader: Value quality? Vote for this budget Derzawiec, Bob Dodd,Wendy Keeler, Patricia McCarthy, Ellen Van Fleet I write to express my enthusiastic sup- times into account, without compromising port for the proposed budget for the 2011-12 the quality of education. The board’s advance Photographers: Jenny Campbell, Claudia Fair school budget Dricot, Ann Kaplan, Jack Kennealy, school year. My husband and I extensively planning and reasoned thinking makes pos- Patricia McCarthy, Justin Rogers ‘not an easy feat’ researched the quality of schools in Greater sible a budget that largely maintains strong Portland before relocating to Cape Elizabeth. school programs with only a modest tax in- Proofreaders: Suzanne Higgins, After watching the budget process over After careful consideration, we concluded crease (less than two percent). We feel fortu- Phyllis Locke, Anita Samuelsen these past few months, I am proud to be a that Cape Elizabeth provided its children nate this year not to be facing struggles sim- The Cape Courier is published as resident of Cape Elizabeth. Our school su- with the highest-quality education that can be ilar to our surrounding communities. Many a community service, printed by The Times perintendent, School Board members and found across the state. With our three children towns have been forced to make severe cuts Record in Brunswick and mailed free to teachers worked hard together to come up residents 22 times a year. We disclaim all attending Cape schools, our actual experi- while raising property taxes signifi cantly. with a fi nancial plan favorable to both the legal responsibility for errors, omissions or ence has lived up to these high expectations. Many of us in Cape Elizabeth chose to school community and taxpayers – not an typographical errors. All reasonable care We have been particularly impressed by the live here in no small part due to the outstand- easy feat! is taken to see that errors do not occur. We caliber of teaching and programs across the ing quality of the town’s public schools. If print corrections if notifi cation is received We don’t have to look far to see how lucky schools, grade levels and subjects. you value the high-quality education Cape in a timely manner. Photographs will not be we are: Most of our neighboring towns have We have our acting superintendent, teach- offers, please join me in voting in favor of returned but may be picked up at our offi ce in had to make both detrimental cuts to school Cape Elizabeth Town Hall. ers and school board to thank for a proposed the proposed budget on May 10. programs and teachers, and raise property budget that takes the reality of our fi nancial Amy Stanley LETTER & SUBMISSION POLICY taxes signifi cantly. We welcome letters to the editor. Maximum Our school leaders negotiated a plan that length: 250 words. We reserve the right to refuse will allow our town to maintain our school Lions: Thank you ... and we love new members letters and do not withhold names. Letters refl ect the opinion of the author, not The Cape programs and pay less than 2 percent more The Cape Elizabeth Lions Club wishes to has kitchen facilities, for gatherings, reunions, Courier. Email letters to: editor@capecourier. in taxes. In today’s fi nancial climate, that is thank all who helped make this past year a suc- and neighborhood association activities. com or mail to P.O. Box 6242, Cape Elizabeth, really something. cess, from our food drive with the Boy Scouts Our fundraising activities require a lot of time ME 04107. Please note: Because of possible I don’t have children in the Cape schools and bell ringing for the Salvation Army at the and energy, and the club is always looking for errors in transmission, letters sent via email will anymore, but I believe that the excellence of IGA to our lobster dinner, three spaghetti din- new members to help. Dinner meetings are held be acknowledged to confi rm receipt. Contact us our school system is a signifi cant factor in if your emailed letter is not acknowledged. We ners, and fi ve pancake breakfasts. the fi rst and third Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. reserve the right to edit accepted submissions. the vitality of our wonderful town. I hope In addition to holding a yard sale on May 21 at the clubhouse. Members are encouraged to at- you will join me in voting for the proposed at the Bowery Beach Schoolhouse, Lions will tend meetings, but the club especially needs indi- 2011-12 budget on May 10. carry the U.S. fl ag at the Memorial Day parade viduals to help out at major events. A busy season Martha Palmer NEXT ISSUE: May 18 on May 31 and operate games, rides, and a food awaits and opportunities for service abound. booth at Family Fun Day on June 11 at Fort Wil- Our next meeting, June 7, is our last until DEADLINE: Noon, May 6 liams. We also will man the bottle shed at the August. All interested in becoming a Lions Thanks to those who recycling center this year. Lions maintain a do- Club member can contact me at 799-4610 or nation box at IGA, and the food collected there Bruce Balfour at 831-0166. SUBSCRIPTIONS cleared trash from Fort goes to local church food pantries throughout Steve Hayes $20/year in Maine; $25 out of state the year. We also rent out our clubhouse, which Cape Elizabeth Lions Club president $15 student (9 months) Thank you to all the volunteers who made $12 half year the 2nd Annual April Scoop successful. We cleaned not only the off-leash area, Name: ______but also the T-ball fi eld, soccer fi elds and the THANK YOU! overlook area. ... to all who have answered The Cape Courier’s ongoing request for help in challenging Address: ______We collected almost 150 pounds of trash, economic times. We greatly appreciate your voluntary subscriptions and other contributions. ______very little of which was dog waste. Most of Checks made out to The Cape Courier may be mailed to P.O. Box 6242, Cape Elizabeth, it was plastic bags, cups, paper plates, kids’ Maine, 04107. Thank you to the following most recent newspaper supporters: ______bubble bottles, and other picnic-type trash. It was a great day with over 40 volunteers par- Anonymous Alexia Pappas & Philip B. Coupe Amount enclosed: $ ______ticipating this year. Several families joined Edith & Elwood Bigelow Anne Richmond in this cleanup effort, too. Mail to: Elizabeth & James Huebener A reminder to all: Please help keep Fort The Cape Courier Williams clean for everyone to enjoy. Carry Future contributions will be acknowledged in this alphabetical format. Please include a message on P.O. Box 6242 out what you carry in. your correspondence if you prefer to have your voluntary subscription/contribution remain anony- Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 mous. Checks also may be dropped off at The Cape Courier offi ce in the basement of Town Hall. Theresa Fox May 4 - May 17, 2011 NEWS The Cape Courier • Page 3

Vendors set and the town has allocated $40,000 in credits it has with PACTS, a regional transportation for Fort Williams Park agency. The town is also using $60,000 from Eastman Meadows Lobster rolls, cookies and good old Maine a sidewalk improvement account. of Cape Elizabeth Moxie will be among the items vendors will However, that still leaves funding about be selling at Fort Williams Park this year. $100,000 short of the estimated cost. The You are invited to our A town committee selected fi ve vendors Town Council is expected to discuss the path- “Grand Opening Event Weekend” who will be allowed to sell food at the park. way and funding issues at a future meeting. It’s the fi rst time the town has allowed ven- Saturday & Sunday st dors to sell food on park grounds. Household hazardous/e-waste May 21 & 22nd Vendors will be allowed to set up on either collection is May 14 from 10am to 2pm The town’s annual household hazardous side of the traffi c circle in front of Portland Come & Celebrate Head Light and on the hill near the fl agpole. waste and e-waste collection will be on Satur- Three vendors will be allowed at any one day, May 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The collec- “Simplified Living” time: one has a full-season license, the other tion will be held at the Public Works Building & four have either a summer or fall license. on Cooper Drive, below the recycling center. tour our model home The town received 14 proposals from Accepted items include pesticides, insecti- Hosted by vendors and chose Karl and Sarah Sutton cides, herbicides, pool chemicals, automotive FitzPatrick Associates, INC & Bruce Balfour of Coldwell Banker for the full-season license. They plan to fl uids, oil- and lead-based paints, compact sell “Mainecentric” foods, including lobster fl uorescent light bulbs, bleach, mercury ther- Visit us at www.eastmanmeadows.com rolls, hot dogs, chips, ice cream and Moxie. mometers, televisions, and computer moni- Summer licenses are going to Gordo’s tors. Items that won’t be accepted include Lobster Cakes, selling lobster cakes, chips medical waste, commercial waste, smoke and popcorn, and to Frank’s Franks, selling detectors, ammunition, propane cylinders, car At Santoro Real Estate we offer homeowners the OPTION of Selling or Renting. hot dogs, kielbasa, Smart Dogs, sandwiches, batteries, tires, motor oil, and latex paint. A I will make this a pleasant experience for you. snacks and drinks. Fall licenses were award- full list is available at capeelizabeth.com. Rent Now . . . Sell Later ed to Atlantic Cookie Company, which will The town asks that materials be left in sell lobster rolls, coffee, donuts, cookies, original containers with caps and lids tight- chips and beverages, and Dory’s Dogs, sell- ened. Pack multiple containers in cardboard * Full Service ing French hot dogs (served in baguettes), boxes with newspaper sheets for padding. crepes, fruit and drinks. Do not use garbage bags. On collection day, please follow the signs Traditional plans set to the drop-off points and stay in your ve- * Management Included for Memorial Day in Cape hicle. Only household quantities will be ac- cepted – no items from contractors. Cape Elizabeth will mark Memorial Day Call 799-0324 or send an email to al.ward@ with its traditional parade and ceremony. capeelizabeth.com for more information. Parade participants should be at Fowler Road and Route 77 at 8:15 a.m., and the pa- Goodwill donation drive rade will start at 9 a.m. The route is north on Route 77, left onto Scott Dyer Road and will May 7 next to Town Hall end at the War Veteran’s Memorial, where a Goodwill will host a donation drive on ceremony and wreath-laying will take place. Saturday, May 7, next to Town Hall. Gently War veterans and active duty personnel used clothing, household goods and comput- are invited to march, and those with a fam- ers can be donated. ily member serving in the armed forces are asked to contact Jim Huebener at 767-1754 If you had a hammer, or 831-3625 or at [email protected] you could help May 14 so they can be recognized at the ceremony. The Conservation Commission needs vol- Groups interested in marching should unteers to help build and repair boardwalks at also contact Huebener. This year’s marshal Gull Crest on Saturday, May 14, starting at 8 is Dexter Hunneman, a Cape resident and a.m. Volunteers should bring hammers, saws, Army veteran of World War II. and clippers for trimming vegetation. An open house at the Town Center Fire The Cape Carpenter Station follows the parade and ceremony. Tickets limited for Paint for Preservation ● carpentry ● custom decks ● interior/exterior painting ● tile work Shore Road Pathway “Paint for Preservation 2011,” the Cape ● remodeling ● kitchens ● bathrooms ● create your own to-do list funding approved Elizabeth Land Trust’s annual Wet Paint ● fi nish basements ● hardwood fl oors ● clean-up garage & attics The Shore Road pathway will receive auction, will be held on Sunday, July 17. $729,000 from the Maine Department of Selected artists will fan out around the Dependable, Honest, Affordable Fully insured, Transportation, but funding is still short of the town during the day, painting scenes designed Excellent References, Cape Elizabeth Resident project’s estimated cost of $1.14 million. to showcase Cape Elizabeth’s natural beauty. The pathway, which will extend from the In the evening, the artwork will be auctioned, Dan Tardy 767-5032 Town Center to Fort Williams Park, was ap- with proceeds benefi ting CELT’s “Saving proved by the Town Council in 2009, and the Cape’s Great Places” initiative. Tickets are town allocated $110,000 for permits, survey- limited. Stop by the CELT offi ce at 330 Ocean ing and the fi nal design. A group of pathway House Road, go to capelandtrust.org/paintfor- supporters has raised more than $80,000, preservation/2011, or call 767-6054.

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I write in support of Cynthia Dill for We enthusiastically support Cynthia Dill way to make Annie a part of this.’” the community together.’ state Senate. As a resident in Cape Eliza- to become the next Maine senator in Dis- Composer Andrew Boysen, a music pro- – Tom Lizotte beth since 2003, Cynthia has demonstrated trict 7. As a member of the Maine House fessor at the University of New Hampshire, her deep commitment to public service and of Representatives, she has worked hard immediately came to mind, but Lizotte had has that Western fl avor, and it really helps to to our community by serving on the Town to build consensus to pass a fair, balanced to fi gure out how to fund the commission. establish that connection between John Ford Council and as our state representative. budget and is committed to responsible tax “Andy is an internationally known com- and John Wayne,” Lizotte said. Her reputation as a lawmaker who ad- reform. She has fought for equitable distri- poser with over 50 band compositions in Boysen wrote the Bette Davis movement, vocates on behalf of Cape citizens and all bution of education funding to all Maine print, and his music is played around the the second in the piece, with Davis’ perfor- Mainers is well-established and respected. school districts. Cynthia is committed to world, so obviously to hire a composer of mance in the fi lm, “All About Eve,” in mind. Her successful efforts to protect our schools protecting our environment, so important to that stature is not inexpensive,” Lizotte said. “He did such a beautiful job. This piece is from consolidation and to keep our educa- our health and well being as well as to our Lizotte went to the Cape Elizabeth Music mercurial, and there are these almost chame- tional programs strong are evidence of her economy. Boosters, who promised to pay half of the leon aspects of it where he switched back and skill and dedication. She puts the interests of our community $6,000 cost for the commissioning of the forth between moods, and the unbelievable As our state senator, Cynthia will con- and citizens above partisan politics. Her ex- piece. The nonprofi t Cape Elizabeth Educa- thing is there is a spot in the middle of this tinue her work to protect our natural re- perience in the Legislature and her strong tion Foundation, which funds educational movement where the notes and rhythms he sources and our environment, to help leadership skills will serve us well in this initiatives that fall outside the school budget, uses create the sound, ‘Bette Davis.’ The fi rst Maine modernize its tax code, and to repre- diffi cult and challenging time for Maine agreed to pay the other half. time I heard it I freaked out. It’s really great.” sent us in the valued and forthright manner people. Lizotte loves the piece. The movement devoted to Annie Burke that has always characterized her presence Please join us in voting for Cynthia Dill “Dr. Boysen has done an unbelievable is “so gorgeous. It’s really warm music,” Li- in Augusta. Cynthia Dill will work tireless- on May 10. job in capturing each one of the individuals. zotte said. The movement capturing Samu- ly on our behalf. Please join me in support- Jan Chapman and Bruce Moore The John Ford piece has a lot of wide open elson “moves as one would expect music ing her on May 10. spaces, and the music is very reminiscent of that’s portraying a runner. It’s really neat.” Dick Clarey the work of Aaron Copeland and defi nitely The free concert will be open to all. Sam- uelson, who is “very touched” about being portrayed in the piece, hopes to make it, Li- zotte said. ANNE BOSWORTH CEHS students’ art work will be exhib- ited in the lobby outside the auditorium, “so we encourage people to arrive early,” Lizotte DEDICATED TO THE EXTRAORDINARY. said. A reception in the cafeteria will follow THE EXCEPTIONAL. THE UNIQUE. the concert. Lizotte hopes for a big turnout. “The main goal of this commission was to CAPE ELIZABETH bring the community together, and the stu- dents would really love it if we could have as many community members together as pos- sible in this celebration about what a won- derful place Cape Elizabeth is.” Anne Bosworth Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty Two city center Portland, Maine 04101 TVK Construction o. 207.770.2206 | c. 207.233.3175 [email protected]

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R`".<RG.RR.8/.. May 4 - May 17, 2011 POLICE, FIRE & RESCUE The Cape Courier • Page 7 Sick fox, well-being checks, lots Two CEHS seniors suspended, will pay of summonses keep police busy for cleanup after spreading noxious goo Reported by Debbie Butterworth 4-13 Cape Elizabeth resident, criminal use of noxious substance, disorderly conduct, By Patricia McCarthy they did within about a half hour, Shedd COMPLAINTS Ocean House Road Two Cape Elizabeth High School seniors said. 4-2 An offi cer responded to a residence in 4-14 South Portland resident, unregistered were suspended and issued summonses by The substance permeated the wax on the the Bowery Beach area for a reported vehicle, Mitchell Road, $70 police after spreading a smelly substance in stairwell fl oors where it was applied and domestic situation. 4-14 South Portland resident, unregistered three stairwells at the school on April 13. janitors had to strip and reapply the wax. In- 4-7 An offi cer met with a resident about vehicle, Shore Road, $70 a missing safe, possibly stolen from a 4-14 South Portland resident, uninspected The substance, a “human smell inhibi- terim Superintendent Ken Murphy estimat- deceased’s residence. vehicle, Cottage Road, South Portland, tor” commonly used by hunters, sent a “very ed cleanup costs at about $1,500, and said 4-9 An offi cer met with a resident in $133 sour, extremely disgusting” odor throughout the responsible students would cover those the Scott Dyer Road area about 4-14 South Portland resident, failure to the school, Principal Jeff Shedd said. No one costs, with no expense to taxpayers. unauthorized charges on their checking produce insurance, Ocean House Road, was injured, although a few students felt Shedd declined to name the students, citing account. The charges occurred over a $171 two-day period and amounted to more 4-15 Alfred resident, failure to produce queasy and went to the nurse and one went “legal confi dentiality” reasons, and Murphy than $2,000 in goods. insurance, Route 77, $171 home, he said. School was not evacuated and said he would not comment on disclipinary 4-11 An offi cer responded to a residence in 4-15 Cape Elizabeth resident, uninspected classes went on as scheduled. action beyond what Shedd told parents by the Ocean House Road area for a well- vehicle, failure to produce insurance, Shedd and other administrators were at email on the day of the incident. In that email, being check. Spurwink Avenue, $304 a morning meeting at Town Hall when they Shedd said that two seniors “made a very bad 4-14 Two offi cers responded to a residence 4-16 Cape Elizabeth resident, uninspected in the Two Lights area for a well-being vehicle, Ocean House Road, $133 got a call about the smell. While mainte- decision that has resulted in their lengthy sus- check. 4-16 Portland resident, failure to produce nance workers started cleaning up the gooey pension,” and they were referred to police. 4-15 An offi cer met with a resident in the insurance, Ocean House Road, $171 substance, Assistant Principal Troy Hen- The students were summonsed by Cape Woodland Road area who had been 4-17 South Portland resident, speeding (34/25 ninger reviewed security camera footage Elizabeth police on charges of criminal use of attacked and bitten by a fox. The area zone), failure to produce insurance, and identifi ed two students he believed were a noxious substance and disorderly conduct. was checked, but the fox was not Sawyer Road, $290 located. 4-18 Portland resident, operating after license involved. “Senior pranks never seem to lead to any- 4-16 An offi cer responded to a residence in suspension, violation of permit, failure He made an announcement urging the re- thing good, and it’s a tradition we’d love to the Oakhurst Road area for a possible to produce insurance, $610 sponsible students to come forward, which see expire in Cape Elizabeth,” said Murphy. sick fox who had attacked a resident 4-18 South Portland resident, failure to while he was raking leaves. The animal produce insurance, Wood Road, $171 was located and destroyed. 4-17 An offi cer met with a ranger at Fort JUVENILE SUMMONES Williams who turned in a multicolored 4-8 Failure to produce insurance, Spurwink handbag containing personal items. Avenue 4-18 An offi cer responded to the Gull Crest 4-8 Possession of alcohol Field area for a vehicle stuck in the fi eld. 4-8 Possession of alcohol The vehicle was removed by a wrecker. 4-9 Operation after license suspension, 4-18 An offi cer met with a resident in the Ocean House Road Spurwink Avenue area who reported the 4-9 Violation of interim license, Wheeler theft of a GPS from an unlocked vehicle. Road 4-13 Cape Elizabeth resident, improper SUMMONSES passing 4-6 South Portland resident, failure to produce insurance, Ocean House Road, ACCIDENTS $171 4-7 Audrey Williams, Katlyn Thurlow, 4-6 Cape Elizabeth resident, failure to accident at Fort Williams produce insurance, Sawyer Road, $171 4-8 Emily McConnell, accident on Route 77 4-6 Scarborough resident, failure to produce 4-12 Philip Jordan, Casey Pearson, accident insurance, Sawyer Road, $171 on Wheeler Road 4-7 Portland resident, operating after license suspension, Route 77, $310 ARRESTS 4-7 Cornish resident, operating after license 4-18 Portland resident, outstanding warrant suspension, (one prior offense) for theft, operating after license 4-8 Cape Elizabeth resident, possession of suspension, violation or permit, failure alcohol, Fenway Road to provide insurance, Ocean House Road 4-9 Cape Elizabeth resident, failure to produce insurance, unregistered vehicle, FIRE CALLS Spurwink Road, $241 4-5 Oakview Road, carbon monoxide alarm 4-10 Otisfi eld resident, operating after license 4-6 Reef Road, fi re alarm It’s 5 minutes for you, suspension, Spurwink Avenue, $310 4-7 Peabbles Cove Road, lines down 4-11 Massachusetts resident, speeding (44/35 4-13 Spurwink Avenue, wires down zone), Spurwink Road, $119 4-14 South Portland, Mutual Aid the lifetime of a difference 4-11 Cape Elizabeth resident, uninspected 4-17 Dyer Lane, wires down vehicle, Shore Road, $133 4-17 Portland, Mutual Aid 4-12 South Portland resident, attaching false 4-17 Ocean House Road, wires down for Maine’s children. plates 4-12 Saco resident, speeding (61/45 zone) RESCUE CALLS Route 77, $185 There were 14 runs to Maine Medical Center. 4-13 Cape Elizabeth resident, criminal use of There were 2 runs to Mercy Hospital. The National Children’s Study, a research initiative at Maine Medical noxious substance, disorderly conduct, There was 1 patient treated by Rescue personnel Center, has interviewers in your neighborhood. This study is the Ocean House Road but not transported. largest of its kind in the nation and your participation is essential for it to succeed. You won’t be asked to change anything in your life and Town fi res captain at Engine One everything we learn will be kept confidential. who pleads guilty to child porn charges By opening your door, you’ll help every child in Maine, including the A Cape Elizabeth fi re captain and heavy Town Manager Mike McGovern said ones right down the street. 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                 P  U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health Centers for Disease Control and Prevention        U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Page 8 • The Cape Courier HISTORY/NEIGHBORS May 4 - May 17, 2011 Stepping into the Sesquicentennial Adam and Eve sneak peek we love our moms About 150 years ago, on the eve of the Civil War, join us May 8th the people of Cape Elizabeth were going about their for Mothers Day daily business, unaware of the trials to come. Certainly there were signs of trouble brewing, but except for the serving breakfast, brunch and dinner recent election, it all must have seemed very far away. open 8:00 am to 9:00 pm In coming months, a Cape Courier series by Ellen Van we will be taking a limited amount of reservations for large parties only Fleet follows the development of the war through the eyes of people who lived in Cape Elizabeth in 1861. Cape Elizabeth author Paul J. Ledman’s book, “A Maine Town Responds,” will be the main guide. Small entries in the Courier will capture the news and concerns as events unfolding out- side of Cape Elizabeth thrust their way into the local consciousness.

May 3, 1861: In the Pond Cove area of charged at various local businesses. These Cape Elizabeth a large American fl ag has included $7.00 for wood from Paul Hall, been raised at School District 7. This event $28.00 for bread from Goold & Richards, was accompanied by patriotic speeches giv- $95.00 for beef from D. Thompson, and en by leading citizens, the singing of nation- $11.52 for towels from Leach & Robinson. al songs by the women of the town, and the Ball was paid $2.00 a day. The pay receipt fi ring of salutes by the volunteers that had also notes, “All hands were obliged to be up already been raised in the town. [Portland all night in consequence of the regiment ar- Photo by Jack Kennealy Advertiser] riving in Portland at 2 o’clock a.m. on the May 15, 1861: The 1st Maine Infantry 15th.” [Maine State Archives] Cape resident Rose Kennealy introduces Regiment’s departure has been delayed by Michelangelo’s Adam and Eve to The Cape an outbreak of measles. [The Maine State Courier the fi rst week of April at the Boboli Archives] Historical society’s Gardens in Florence, Italy. There are now about 20 cases annual meeting, of (measles) in the hospital. [Portland Tran- Evan Michals, a 2003 Cape Elizabeth script] potluck on May 9 High School graduate, has created a video The 2nd Maine Regiment – the The Cape Elizabeth Historical Preserva- game, “Penguin Snowcap Challenge,” fi rst to leave for the theatre of war – arrived tion Society will hold its annual meeting and available on iPod, iPad and iPhone. in Portland from Bangor at 12:30 a.m. in 17 potluck dinner at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 9, The son of Mary Michals and the late railroad cars on the way south. The men fi rst in the Community Room at the Cape Eliza- Myron Michals, Evan graduated from marched to their quarters, then they proceed- beth Community Center. Dartmouth College in 2003 with a fi lm ed to the Mechanics Hall where they were At 7 p.m., CEHPS President Ellen Van degree and now lives in lower Manhattan served supper. This morning the soldiers Fleet will present a slide show featuring where he is a freelance video editor. Visit were on the train again, and on to their next recently-scanned images from the society’s www.wavecrestentertainment.com/games. stop in Boston. [Portland Transcript] Carr-Higgins Collection, including photos of php for more information about the game. The Head Cook at the Mechanics Hall early horse-drawn delivery vehicles, the Ca- was a negro named George Ball. He and a sino, the Cape Theatre and lighthouse keep- Cape Elizabeth resident Bruce Balfour staff of 36 cooks, porters, waiters, and carv- ers at Portland Head Light and Two Lights. was named “Broker of the Month” for ers prepared the meal for approximately Call 799-1720 or email [email protected]. March for outstanding sales at Coldwell 1,000 men. Materials for the feast were me.us for more information. Banker Residential Brokerage.

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Cape resident Alexandra Kotch re- Camp’s in session – in Cape Elizabeth! ceived two awards April 9 at All Honors Day at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Xavier Community Engaged Scholars Award is given to graduating seniors who have maintained high academic achievement while giving four years of community service as participants in the Community Engaged Scholars program. The Lawrence J. Flynn, S.J. Award is a plaque and certifi cate presented to students who complete the communication arts ma- jor with highest academic distinction. Alex- andra is the daughter of Karen Maheady.

Two Cape residents were recently elected to the board of the Pulp and Paper Foun- dation. John Wolanski, vice president of Savage Safe Handling in Auburn, is the board’s new president. John Donahue, Photo by Steve Green vice president of Sappi North America in When the campers head home at the end of the summer, directors of three Maine camps Westbrook, is now secretary. head home to Cape. Sue McMullan, far left, is director of Alford Lake Camp, a girls’ Cape resident John A. Kennealy was camp established in 1907 in Hope. Garth Altenburg, center, is director of Chewonki, a Matthew Fishbein, a seventh-grader at Cape named to the high honor roll for the winter boys’ camp in Wiscasset that opened in 1915. Kamp Kohut, which Lisa Tripler directs, Elizabeth Middle School, proudly displays term at Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, has been in operation in Oxford since 1907. “As a Caper involved in camping I think it’s the trophy he won in the National Junior N.H. A ninth-grader, he is the son of Jack pretty special that they are all here in our little community,” said Steve Green, assistant High Championships in mid-April. and Rose Kennealy. director of Camp Kohut. Cape 13-year-old Matthew Fishbein came in third in the National Junior High Championships, held April 15-18 in Columbus, Ohio. One of more than 1,000 scholastic U.S. players in the tournament for kindergarteners through eighth-graders, Elect a TRUE Small Businessman to the Maine State Senate Fishbein, a seventh-grader, won six of seven rounds, losing only to the winner. The previous week in Maine, he came in second among the top adults in the state with four Small business is the engine that drives Maine’s economy... wins in fi ve rounds in the Maine State Chess Championship in Augusta. ...but Maine’s current business climate is dismal, and Maine entrepreneurs wanting to Local two-time cancer survivor, healthy- start or expand a small business that could eating advocate and author Meg Wolff will team up for an event on Thursday, May 5, provide good jobs for Maine people face a sea with the Cornell professor and plant-based of red tape from Augusta. diet expert that she refers to as her “hero.” Wolff and T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., a For over thirty years, Louie Maietta, Jr. has professor of nutritional biochemistry at Cor- owned and managed small businesses provid- nell University, will join forces for a Q&A and book signing from 3 to 5 p.m. at Whole ing products and services as diverse as cell Foods Market in Portland. phone service, construction and property Wolff wrote “Becoming Whole,” which management. chronicles her recovery from bone and then breast cancer and “A Life In Balance,” a It takes an experienced small businessman like cookbook that aims to show people that it’s easy to try a plant-based diet based on Louie Maietta, Jr. to truly understand the whole grains, beans and vegetables. problems and challenges facing Maine busi- Campbell, in Portland for a meeting with nesses - one who has been tested by difficult Senator Olympia Snowe campaigning with Mercy Hospital physicians, is the author of economic times and state regulation like many Louie Maietta in South Portland. “The China Study,” which explains his 40- other Mainers who are meeting a payroll, plus years of government-funded research into the benefi ts of plant-based eating. He balancing a budget, and investing in Maine’s wrote the forewords to Wolff’s two books. future.

Maine needs to open its doors to business. •Former South Portland Volunteer COASTAL Firefighter, Safety Dispatcher and PLUMBING AND HEATING Send a TRUE small businessman to Augusta to Member of I.A.F.F. Local 1476 get the job done. Paul Cyr Master Plumber •Former South Portland City Councilor 204 Spurwink Rd. Scarborough, ME and Member of Elementary School (207) 939-5822 Vote May 10th Building Committee New Construction, Remodeling, and Service Fully Insured Oil, Propane, and Natural Gas Licensed •Former State Legislator, Maine State LOUIE MAIETTA, JR. House of Representatives Maine State Senate •Cancer Awareness Community Volunteer

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Historical bus tour planned on May 14 CALENDAR Cape Elizabeth Historical Preserva- tion Society members Wayne Brook- ing, left, and Norm Jordan will share Reported by Wendy Derzawiec Saturday, May 14 stories about Cape history and about Household Hazardous Waste Collection, 9 familiar and not-so-familiar plac- a.m.-1 p.m., Public Works Wednesday, May 4 es around town during a bus tour Tuesday, May 17 Community Services Advisory at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 14. Commission, 7 p.m., Community Center Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Hall chamber Register online at http://activenet17. Thursday, May 5 Wednesday, May 18 active.com/cecommunityservices or in Town Council Ordinance Committee, 8 a.m., Alternative Energy Committee, 6:30-8:30 person at the Community Center. Call p.m., Town Hall Town Hall 799-2868 for more information. Recycling Committee, 7 p.m., Public Works Ongoing each week State Senate District 7 Candidates Night, Al-Anon, Newcomers’ meeting, 6:15 p.m., Photo by Janice Reale 7-8 p.m., Town Hall chamber regular meeting 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, at Friday, May 6 United Methodist Church. Regular meeting 7 Springfest 2011 Boys’ Lacrosse Benefi t, p.m. Fridays at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church. June 4 hike, lunch to celebrate CELT’s 25 years 7-11 p.m., Joe’s Dockhouse, South Portland Alcoholics Anonymous, 2 p.m. Saturdays, Saturday, May 7 First Congregational Church, South To celebrate the Cape Elizabeth Land vides stewardship for lands cherished by the Girls’ Lacrosse Community Mattress Sale, Portland; 7 p.m. Wednesdays, St. Trust’s 25th anniversary, CELT board mem- community. Bartholomew Church; 7 p.m. Fridays, St. 10 a.m-5 p.m., high school cafeteria bers and Director Chris Franklin will lead a The cost for the event is $15 per person. Alban’s Church. Sunday, May 8 three-and-a-half-hour hike on Saturday, June Register online at http://activenet17.active. Cape Elizabeth Historical Preservation Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, 7:30-11 a.m., com/cecommunityservices/ or in person at Society, 9 a.m.–noon Thursdays, except 4, National Trails Day. The hike will begin at Bowery Beach Schoolhouse, Two Lights Road holidays, storm days, Thomas Memorial 8 a.m. at Portland Head Light. CELT will pro- the Community Center, 343 Ocean House Monday, May 9 Library, 6 Scott Dyer Road. Public welcome. vide lunch at Kettle Cove, after which hikers Road. Call 799-2868 for more information. Town Council, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall chamber Cape Elizabeth Lions Club, 6:39 p.m., fi rst will be shuttled back to Fort Williams. Go to www.capelandtrust.org for more in- Tuesday, May 10 and third Tuesdays (except July and August) CELT permanently conserves and pro- formation about CELT. Election - State Senate and School Budget at the Bowery Beach Schoolhouse, head of Validation, 7 a.m.-8 p.m., high school Two Lights Road. 799-4610 or 831-0166. School Board Business Meeting, 7 p.m., Town Fire-Police meetings, 7 p.m. third Thursday New registration procedure for ‘Rec Camp’ Hall chamber, 320 Ocean House Road of each month except July and August at Conservation Commission, 7 p.m., Town Hall the Cape Elizabeth Police Station. Community Services has changed the scheduling a one-on-one appointment at Arts Commission, 7 p.m., Thomas The South Portland/Cape Elizabeth registration process for summer day camp the offi ce the fi rst full week of May, dur- Memorial Library Rotary Club, each Wednesday at 6:15 for grades 1-5. Parents fi rst reserve space in ing which they will choose camp activities. Open Space and Greenbelt Management p.m. at the Purpoodock Country Club on camp sessions by visiting the Community People who want to schedule appointments Plan Committee, 8 p.m., Town Hall Spurwink Road. John LoBosco: 799-1842. Services offi ce, by phone at 799-2868, or at by phone still must register for a time slot. Thursday, May 12 American Legion, 7 p.m. second Monday www.cape.k12.me.us/commserv.htm. Visit the offi ce or the website for registration Family Fun Day Volunteers, 7 p.m., of each month, Cape Elizabeth United Parents then will receive an email about forms and instructions. location TBD Methodist Church. Deb Schneider: 767-6109. Garden Club luncheon, Find out where your CABLE GUIDE CHANNEL 3 meeting set for May 18 trash goes, on CETV Single Sort Recycling Video Tour School Board (live) Members of the Cape Elizabeth Garden The town’s Recycling Committee invites Daily at noon and 6 p.m. May 10 - 7 p.m. Club will gather for their annual meeting Cape Elizabeth residents to learn more about District 7 Candidates Night (live) Town Council replay and luncheon on Wednesday, May 18, at The where our trash goes in a 30-minute video to May 5 - 7 p.m. May 11 & 12 - 2 & 8 p.m. Good Table restaurant. After CEGC Presi- be shown on CETV, public access Channel Candidates Night replay May 14 - 9 a.m. dent Janie Zimmerman calls the business 3, beginning May 4. May 6-8 - 10 a.m., 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. School Board replay meeting to order at 10:30 a.m., members will The video takes a closeup look at eco- May 9 & 10 - 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. May 13 & 14 - 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. vote to elect offi cers for the coming year. maine’s single-sort recycling system from Words of Peace May 15 - 9 a.m. Luncheon will follow, and after it, Nanci the minute it arrives at the recycling center to May 7 & 8 - 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. Planning Board (live) Lamarque of Falmouth will present a pro- baling and packaging for distribution. It then May 14 & 15 - 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. May 17 - 7 p.m. gram on window box design. The event also takes a broader view of local waste disposal, Children’s Dyslexia Center - Portland Planning Board replay will include a white elephant jewelry ex- following both recyclable materials and solid Saturdays - 8:30 a.m. May 18 - 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. change/sale and raffl e opportunities to win wastes as they are processed at ecomaine’s Town Council (live) fl oral and garden-related items. trash-to-energy facility in Portland. Schedule subject to change. Please check Channel See www.capeelizabeth.com for more in- May 9 - 7:30 p.m. 3 for up-to-date listing Call membership chair Betty Montpelier at 799-0229 for information about the club. formation.

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Cape Methodist to host May 7 public supper Three Cape Land Trust walks planned in May

Cape Elizabeth United Methodist Church Take-out will be available. This will be Cape Elizabeth Land Trust members will for the walk, which will be about three and will host a public supper on Saturday, May the fi nal monthly supper until September. offer three guided walks this spring. a half hours, and participants should bring 7, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The supper will The church is located at 280 Ocean House CELT member Bob Cash’s walk focusing lunch. Snacks and water will be provided. feature casseroles, beans, salads, breads and Road. For more information about the sup- on migratory birds will run from 9 a.m. to 11 The fee for each walk is $6 per person or desserts for a charge of $7.50 for adults, $4 per or other church activities, go to www. a.m. Saturday, May 7, at Turkey Hill Farm. $12 per family, and space is limited. Register for children and $20 for families. ceumc.org. During CELT member Tony Owens’ walk at Community Services’ offi ce at the Com- through Robinson Woods from 9:30 to 11am munity Center, 343 Ocean House Road. Call Civil War historian, author to speak May 7 on Wednesday, May 18, walkers will learn 799-2868 for more information. about vernal pools and wild fl owers. Civil War historian and author Steven as the maritime historian for Baltimore, Md., Both excursions will happen rain or shine, Bunker, who in 1959 at the age of 13 started in the 1970s. In that post, he launched a suc- so participants should dress appropriately, Lions Club to host the 1st Maine Cavalry, a living history group cessful campaign to save the Civil War-era with footwear for wet walking. Mother’s Day breakfast that offers a glimpse into the lot of a cav- train station where the fi rst blood was shed CELT board member Sheldon Smith will alry soldier, will speak at 1 p.m. on Saturday, in the Civil War during the Battle of Pratt lead a geology walk from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Cape Elizabeth Lions Club will host May 7, at a meeting of the Greater Portland Street. The station is now open to the pub- on Saturday, May 21. Walkers will meet at a pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 11 a.m. Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society lic as the Baltimore Civil War Museum. the CELT offi ce at 330 Ocean House Road on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8, at the old at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day In 2010 Bunker received the Warren Randall and take a shuttle to Two Lights State Park Bowery Beach Schoolhouse, located at the in- Saints, 29 Ocean House Road. A 12:30 p.m. Award for Civil War studies from the Cham- to learn about the bedrock geology of coastal tersection of Two Lights and Wheeler roads. social period will precede the meeting. berlain Civil War Roundtable of Brunswick. Maine. The group will then move to Great Breakfast will include a choice of pancakes, Bunker, a Gray resident, who is now work- The meeting is free and open to the Pond and walk back to the CELT offi ce via French toast or scrambled eggs and toast, ing on a history of the 2nd Maine Cavalry public. Go to www.rootsweb.ancestry. the Gull Crest trails while discussing the gla- plus sausage, coffee and juice. The cost is $5 and raising funds for a monument to honor com/~megpcmgs/ or call Deb Stone at 329- cial history of the region. for adults and $4 for children 12 and younger. the 1st Maine Cavalry in Aldie, Va., served 6438 or for more information. Some hiking experience is recommended Proceeds will benefi t Lions’ charities.

Natural lawn care Adult excursions movement ‘godfather’ planned this summer Autumn Tides to speak on May 25 Community Services has several outings for adults planned this summer. Cape Elizabeth Paul Tukey, author of the best-seller, “The During a day trip to Boothbay on Thurs- Organic Lawn Care Manual,” and founder day, June 23, group members will have a of the nonprofi t SafeLawns Foundation, will choice between visiting Coastal Maine Bo- speak about natural lawn care after a show- tanical Gardens or a harbor cruise. In addi- ing of his fi lm, “A Chemical Reaction,” at tion to shopping, the whole group will enjoy Only 2 Estate Marsh-Front & Marsh-View Lots Remain 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at the Cape high tea, including fi nger sandwiches and Elizabeth Town Hall. The fi lm tells the story desserts, and entertainment by Jim Lavallee of a small Canadian town’s quest to ban pes- at Sprucewold Lodge. The group will depart ● Timing couldn’t be better ● ticides. The event will be free and open to from the back of the Community Center at ● To build on some of the prettiest land the public. 7:30 a.m. on a custom coach. The cost is $79 Tukey, a lifelong Maine resident, is called per person for the botanical gardens and $89 in Cape Elizabeth...Call us for details. “the godfather of the natural lawn care move- per person for the harbor tour. Also check our our newest Adult Community: ment” by The New York Times. Cool Cape, a An excursion planned Thursday, July 14, www.eastmanmeadows.com local group working on the issue of climate will include a narrated Casco Bay cruise to change, is sponsoring the talk. Contact Carol House Island for a lobster bake and tour. FitzPatrick Assoc., Inc. 207-767-2104 Hubbard at 650-7801 or [email protected] School bus transportation will be provided at for more information. 9 a.m. from behind the Community Center. The cost is $65 per person. Please visit our website: www.fi tzpatrickassociatesinc.com Lions’ yard sale May 21 A day trip Wednesday, Aug. 17, will in- clude “The Music Man” at the Ogunquit to benefi t Schoolhouse Playhouse and lunch en route to the theater. The Cape Elizabeth Lions will hold a The cost for the trip, $71 per person, will in- yard sale Saturday, May 21, from 9 a.m. to clude school bus transportation and a show 5 p.m. at the Bowery Beach Schoolhouse, ticket. The group will leave at 10:30. a.m. located at the intersection of Two Lights and from behind the Community Center. Wheeler roads. Donations will be accepted, Registrations for the programs can be but there will not be space for large items. made online at http://activenet17.active. Call 807-4884 for more information. Pro- com/cecommunityservices/ or in person at ceeds will benefi t maintenance of the Bow- the Community Center. Call 799-2868 for ery Beach Schoolhouse. more information.

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Baking, crane-making to help tsunami victims St. Alban’s cast to perform ‘Two-face” May 21 An April 10 bake sale at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church raised more than $860 for relief for Japa- nese tsunami and earth- quake victims. Cape residents Elisa- beth Wilkins Lombardo and Joseph Lombardo, who organized the event, experienced the Kobe, Ja- pan, earthquake in 1995 during the 12 years they lived in Kobe. “We really wanted to do something to help, and our 8-year-old son St. Alban’s Episcopal Church parishioners in the cast of “Two-face” are, left to right, back Alessandro suggested we row, Erik Olsen; Gordon Gayer, David Fisher, Jay Houghton, John Balicki, Audrey Dela- do a bake sale,” Elisa- Cape parishioners, left to right, Emmet Frueh, Alessandro fi eld, Robin Legere, David Morrill, Barbara Hall; front row, Jim Strand and Mary Lancey. beth Wilkins Lombardo Lombardo, Oscar Francwicz and Declan Freuh make origami said. Baked goods were cranes on April 11 during a bake sale fundraiser. St. Alban’s Episcopal Church parishio- The piece is a sequel to Lancey’s “Bubble donated by St. Alban’s ners will present a staged reading of “Two- in Paradise,” which St. Alban’s parishioners parishioners, and the But- face,” a two-act comedy written by parishio- presented in a 2009 fundraiser. The story is tered Biscuit and Cookie Jar in South Port- Westbrook matched funds, bringing the total ner Mary Lancey, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, set in a big-box store where morale is fl ag- land. Cape Girl Scouts chipped in some of to $866. May 21, in the church’s Bonoff Hall. Wine ging. Mal, the owner, reunites with other the money they recently raised through sales The money has been sent to Save the and refreshments will be served before the characters from the previous show. Spirited of Girl Scout cookies. SERVE/American Children Japan, the Red Cross, and Episco- show at 6:30 p.m. Express and Legacy Publishing Company in pal Relief & Development in Sendai. —see ‘TWO-FACE’, page 14

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Cape border in April during the school’s annu- Musicians from Maine and New Hamp- al World Language Week. Students answered shire, who auditioned to be in one of daily trivia questions about world cultures, fi ve ensembles, rehearsed at USM. Seniors languages and geography, heard the Pledge Aubrey Landsfeld, who plays horn, and Mary- of Allegiance spoken in other languages, and Elizabeth Simms, who plays clarinet, played enjoyed Korean, German, Italian and Irish with both the Portland Youth Wind Ensemble cuisine prepared by the cafeteria staff. and the Portland Youth Symphony Orchestra. Fifth-graders decorated school hallways Junior violinists Madeline Kraft and with more than 100 colorful paper hands with Charlotte Rutty and sophomore violinist greetings in languages from each continent, Evan Long performed with PYSO. Eighth- and Thomas Memorial Library patrons re- grader Helen Gray-Bauer played viola in ceived handcrafted bookmarks featuring in- the PYSO. PYWE members included junior scriptions from sixth-graders in French and Julia Hintlian and freshman William Britton Spanish. CEMS librarian Amanda Kozaka “Cape Elizabeth” is a piece in Cape Elizabeth painter Etsuko Leeaphon’s “Seascapes on oboe, and freshman Jessica Morgan and sponsored a book group focused on writings from Japan, Thailand and Maine” exhibit on display through May at Thomas Memorial seventh-grader Hazel Pine on fl ute. by Portland’s immigrant youth featured in the Library. An opening reception will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 6. Seventh-grader Kate Hansen played vio- collection, “I Remember Warm Rain.” lin in the Portland Youth Junior Orchestra, During the third annual “Hear Our Stories and sixth-grade violinist Natalie Gale per- Café,” Reza Jalali, a University of Southern 7991720 for more info) formed with the Portland Young People’s Maine faculty member, read from his book, LIBRARY [email protected] String Consort. “New Mainers: Portraits of Our Immigrant SCHEDULE ThomasMemorialLibrary.org Neighbors.” Several immigrants whose lives are detailed in the book also spoke at the community- Mother Goose Story Time Story Time Themes wide event held at the Community Center. Seniors, parents, send “The world is a fascinating place that Rhymes, songs and fi nger plays for babies up May 1-7 Celebrate Moms to 18 months. 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Moulton Custom Home Builders, Inc. 831-6728 Remodeling - Additions - New Homes Finish Basements - Decks - Finish Work 34-Year Cape Resident - Fully Insured 20-Years Of Building Experience John Moulton 58 Eastman Road Cape Elizabeth May 4 - May 17, 2011 SPORTS The Cape Courier • Page 17 Special Olympics team competes in basketball, Cape gymnasts bring home the hardware swimming tournaments, gets ready for track By Jennifer Rooks Six young Cape Elizabeth gymnasts re- Athletes on Cape Elizabeth’s Special cently brought home plenty of hardware Olympics team have been busy this spring. from Maine State Gymnastics Champion- Swimming ship competitions. The team competed March 25 at the Cape Elizabeth High School freshman Cumberland County Special Olympics Sophie Moore won fi rst place in the all- Swim Meet in Cape Elizabeth, where Cape around competition, capturing her fi fth state athlete Aphrodite Makrides opened the event championship. Moore, who competes at by reciting the Special Olympics oath before Level 8 in a system that ranges in increasing a crowd of Cumberland County athletes diffi culty from Level 1 to 10, will compete in and spectators. Athletes from all three Cape the Level 8 regional competition on April 30 schools, who swim throughout the school in North Andover, Mass. year to prepare for the meet, saw their efforts Earning her second state championship, rewarded with numerous individual ribbons. Pond Cove fourth-grader Julia Moran, a Level 5 competitor, swept every event in Basketball her age group, winning fi rst in fl oor, uneven The team traveled to the University of bars, balance beam, vault and the all-around. Southern Maine in Gorham on April 2 for Her all-around score of 37.825 was the high- the Maine State Special Olympics Basket- est of all gymnasts competing at any level in Photo by Jennifer Rooks ball tournament in which athletes compete in the state meet. basketball skills. Every Cape athlete not only Ethan Powers receives congratula- Fourth-grader Maggie Pierce, who com- Julia Moran, who swept her events, earned a medal or ribbon at the tournament, tions for winning a gold medal in the petes at Level 4, came back from an elbow proudly displays her Level 5 trophy. but also also earned their coaches’ pride. 11-years–old-and-younger basketball injury just weeks before the state meet to “As coaches, Karen Johnson and I mea- skills division. Madison Mills, left, won take the third-place trophy in the all-around. sure the success of the program not by the a silver, and Allison Brooking, right, Cape Elizabeth Middle School sixth-grader grader Zach Stewart, a Level 6 competitor, ribbons or medals but by the athletes’ abili- won a bronze. Lexi Demeter competed in her fi rst state won second in the all-around. Fourth-grader ties, effort and pride in themselves after they meet in the Poise, Rhythm, Execution and Zach Wellins, who competes at Level 5, complete in an event they have been work- tending practices in preparation for the Cum- Presentation Optional program, known as placed fi fth in the all-around and won the ing on all year,” Coach Kristen Cobb said. berland County Track and Field Meet, set for “Prep Opt,” earning third place in the all- rings event. The team has wasted no time in getting May 6 at Windham High School. around and second in the fl oor exercise. All six Cape gymnasts are members of ready for the next event. Athletes are now at- While girls compete in four events, boys the American Flyers, a competitive team compete in six: fl oor, vault, rings, parallel from Maine Academy of Gymnastics in Boys’ lacrosse dance, auction on May 6 at Joe’s bars, pommel horse and high bar. Fourth- Westbrook.

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District 7 Budgets Sullivan favored that approach, and the other Cont. from page 1______Candidates’ Forum Cont. from page 1______fi ve councilors voted to leave the grader pur- 7-8 p.m, May 5 chase intact. at Pond Cove Elementary School. After that was decided, the council voted Cynthia A. Dill The candidates will have a chance to School offi cials said a new contract with 5-2, along the same lines, to approve the mu- win over voters at a Candidate’s Night Party: Democrat teachers, with relatively minor raises, was a nicipal budget. forum, hosted by students from CEHS key component of their budget. The contract Sullivan said she was opposed to the bud- Age: 46 Advanced Placement government calls for a base salary increase of 0.5 per- get because of a 2 percent raise for town em- Occupation: State representative; Digital classes. The forum will be broadcast live cent in the coming year, with subsequent in- ployees a year after they received no raises. Democracy Director for Common Cause, over cable Channel 3 from Town Hall, creases tied to the Consumer Price Index but “I would like to see no raise for at least lawyer and college instructor and viewers also can call in questions limited to between 0.5 percent and 2 percent one more year,” she said. Education: B.A., University of Vermont, (number will be on screen). for 2012-13 and 0.5 percent and 3 percent Others, however, rejected that approach, 1987; J.D, Northeastern University School for 2013-14. and said workers’ pay, and the budget over- of Law, 1990 Louis B. Maietta, Jr. The item that generated the most discus- all, has to increase occasionally because Political Experience: Cape Elizabeth Town sion at the council’s April 25 meeting, when prices go up. Council (2005-2008), Maine House of Rep- Party affi liation: Republican the budgets were approved, was the purchase “I struggle with the notion, that expecta- resentatives (2006-present) Age: 54 of a road grader for $140,000 for the Public tion, that we bring in a 0 percent increase in Occupation: Commercial property manager Works Department. Councilors Caitlin Jor- taxes every year,” said Councilor Sara Len- Why did you decide to run for this seat? dan and Jessica Sullivan said they thought Education: South Portland High School non. “Costs go up every year.” I care deeply about the issues and problems town offi cials hadn’t shown the need for a 1975; Associate Degree, Southern Maine Reached after the meeting, Jordan said that the state of Maine faces and want to grader, pointing out that Scarborough and Community College, 1978 she voted against the town budget because make a difference. My work ethic, values South Portland clear Route 77 – where Cape she didn’t agree with including the purchase Political experience: South Portland City and experience as a state representative Elizabeth uses an older grader that will be of the road grader. Council 1999-2002, Maine House of Repre- make me well suited to immediately fi ll the replaced with the purchase – with regular The council also approved the school sentatives (2002-2004) Senate seat. Cape Elizabeth, South Portland plows. budget by a 5-1 vote, with Sullivan voting and Scarborough need a strong independent Why did you decide to run for this seat? Jordan recommended leaving the money no. Councilor James Walsh excused himself voice in Augusta, and I have a track record This opportunity to serve arrived at perfect in the budget, but with the town instructed from the vote because his wife is a school of taking a stand and for being accountable, time for me. I have a well-balanced work not to buy the grader. However, only she and employee. responsible and effective. and family life. I am able to manage my commercial property and still spend time What are the two biggest issues facing this catching a few baseball games or school park. The MDIFW said it wants eight times district, and how would you address these events with my grandchildren. So, for me Rabbits the amount of land that was disturbed in the issues? personally, the timing is perfect. I also feel Cont. from page 1______park to be developed as habitat for the rab- The jobless recovery and the extreme social strongly that the senator for District 7 needs bits. agenda of the LePage administration. to be a voice for all the people of the district. to $4,800. The town has said it shouldn’t be re- Beyond that, what do you intend to focus I am very concerned about the lack of focus The town has agreed to that arrangement sponsible for disturbing animals that no one on jobs and education issues in Augusta. but is still discussing the MDIFW’s request knew were in the park but would agree to on if you’re elected? for the town to set aside other town-owned set aside land if any habitat is disturbed in As the co-chair of Maine’s Broadband Strat- What are the two biggest issues facing this dis- land as potential habitat for the rabbits to the future. egy Council, I helped to bring over $35 mil- trict, and how would you address these issues? offset the area that was disturbed in the lion of investment to Maine and was instru- My fi rst priority is to keep Maine families mental in launching the “Three Ring Binder” here in our state. It is vitally important that we project, a network of 1,100 miles of fi ber focus on the skills students will need to enter required 10 teaching assistants. He also found optic cable that will connect rural Maine to a trade school or college and make sure we Taylors time to write a textbook. As MSU’s extension Cont. from page 1______the Internet. In the Maine Senate, I will con- have good careers here in our home state. I specialist, he created horticultural bulletins, tinue to work on creating jobs and expanding am very fortunate to have all of my children traveling around the state to teach Michigan high-speed Internet in Maine. This session, I here. I don’t take that for granted. I want ev- touch.’ The displays were created for adults. residents how to grow vegetables and plants. sponsored a bill that would help bring “green eryone to have the same choice I have, and We wanted to turn that upside down.” “I wrote regional bulletins on everything data mills” to our state for companies like there is no reason we cannot create the right The children’s garden that opened in 1993 in horticulture – vegetables, fruits, garden- Google and Facebook. Green data mills are environment for job growth. Recently a part- at MSU, which Jane helped raise $2.5 mil- ing, nuts, herbs – and I traveled around brief- for computer servers, use renewable energy, time job at City Hall in South Portland was lion to install, succeeded in transforming the ing people on new methods.” could occupy abandoned factories and/or advertised and over 1,000 people applied for concept behind public children’s gardens. Some of the most popular publications mills and create quality jobs. the job. We need to put people back to work. “We created 56 different theme areas that were short, “single-concept sheets. If you give grew plants that a child could relate to in their I also will fi ght to protect our environment, I also think the district would benefi t greatly people a single sheet on beans or on peas, they daily lives. We took a lot of themes from chil- for quality education, a responsible and from a senator who focuses on issues that can do it. It’s not intimidating,” he said. “We dren’s literature, so for instance we had a “Pe- fair tax code, health care reform, and for will yield positive results like jobs, educa- had huge metropolitan audiences, and these ter Rabbit” garden with chamomile, parsley civil rights including marriage equality and tion, and the environment. It appears the lack bulletins are geared toward them. We used and sage. We also based gardens on foods. choice. There are currently bills in the legis- of focus in Augusta has led to very divisive to do workshops in inner-city Detroit. There For instance, in the ‘cereal bowl garden,’ the lature that will cut benefi ts and protections of arguments that do not help anyone. Let’s fo- were big vacant lots there because after drug beds were shaped like a cereal bowl.” the elderly, that seek to put BPA in baby bot- cus on results, not headlines for personal or dealers’ houses were burned down, the city With her colleagues, Jane, who was cura- tles and toys, and that take away civil rights political gains. would clear off the land and people could tor of the garden, created a children’s “pizza of women, children, the LGTB (lesbian, Beyond that, what do you intend to focus come in and start a community garden.” garden,” a “stir-fry garden,” a “Mexican gay, transgender and bisexual) community, on if you’re elected? Lee’s publications have experienced a re- salsa garden,” and an “Alice in Wonderland” and legal immigrants. There are also bills to As a legislator you encounter a wide array cent resurgence in popularity. maze, themes later used in other children’s expand child labor and allow guns in public of issues, including some we never could “Anytime there’s a downturn in the econ- gardens. The children’s garden at MSU, parks, the Statehouse, and businesses. imagine. I believe we need to continue efforts omy, people start vegetable gardening … and which attracts more than 200,000 visitors that expand the Legislature’s oversight of more people start canning,” Jane said. “Right annually, became the blueprint for children’s Why should the people of Cape Elizabeth state government’s wasteful spending. When now, for the fi rst time since World War II, gardens around the U.S. elect YOU? I served in the House, I worked with Sena- when we had victory gardens, vegetable For her efforts, she won the Jane L. Taylor Maine’s quality of life and our social safety tor Trahan to create the Offi ce of Program seeds are outselling fl ower seeds because Award for Excellence in Youth Gardening in net is at stake. You can count on me to stand Evaluation and Government Oversight. To- people are putting in more gardens.” 2000 from the American Horticultural Soci- up to these extreme measures. This is a criti- day, OPEGA and the Government Oversight In 2007, the couple sold their 1870 farm- ety, which now gives the award annually. cal election with a lot at stake. Committee are rooting out fraud at the Maine house with its 14 acres of gardens to move to Jane “retired” from her job at the univer- Turnpike Authority. Because the work of gov- Cape Elizabeth, home to their daughter Kris, sity in 1998 but she didn’t slow down much. ernment is so important, policymakers have a fl ute teacher who performs around southern “When you put in a children’s garden, you an obligation to make sure it is done right. We Maine. The Taylors’ son lives in Los Angeles, get a 40-percent increase in membership to a need to continue making improvements that where he is a professor of ethno-musicology public garden, so people from all over were will cut spending, invest in Maine residents at the University of California. contacting us. I was consulting all over the and spur the growth of small business. The Taylors take time to travel, but when U.S., living on an airplane.” they are home, they are not idle. In addition Why should the people of Cape Elizabeth Jane, who worked with a landscape archi- to editing the quarterly “Herb Journal,” a elect YOU? tect on children’s gardens everywhere from publication written by amateur herb garden- I have worked from the ground up, liter- Ohio and Pennsylvania to California and ers, he edits the Cape Lions Club’s monthly ally, and seen the best of our times here in Canada, came up with the concept for the bulletin. Jane serves on two national Ameri- Maine and some of the toughest. I believe Coastal Maine Botanical Garden in Booth- can Horticultural Society committees, one of we need to concentrate on the things we can bay, which was installed last year. which selects the best children’s gardening get done, rather than the name-calling and literature of the year. fi nger-pointing. We are all in this together. Lee Taylor “I’m the science nerd, so I look for scien- I’ve said it before: We do not have Republi- Lee not only taught Michigan State’s larg- tifi c accuracy. Even if it’s a fairy tale, it has to can or Democratic potholes, instead we have est class, which had so many students that it be scientifi cally accurate.” a big road to fi x and we are all responsible. May 4 - May 17, 2011 CLASSIFIEDS The Cape Courier • Page 19

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Mitchell Road resident Nicoletta Coupe, Eating ‘inn’ Thomas and Dyann Jean Levesque of 8, won the People’s Choice Award at Blue Nashua, N.H., announce the engagement of Point Congregational Church in Scarbor- their daughter, Margot Ansley Levesque, ough at the church’s annual Chowder Chal- to Russell P. Legare II, the son of Gloria lenge. Nicoletta’s entry, called “Pine Point A. Legare of Stuart, Fla., and the late Rus- Perfection,” consisted of a traditional New sell P. Legare. England chowder recipe from her mom, Margot is a 2001 graduate of Bishop Alexia Pappas, and included scallops, cala- Guertin High School in Nashua and a mari, shrimp and a few secret ingredients. 2005 graduate of St. Michael’s College in One of 15 contestants, Nicoletta was the Colchester, Vt. Currently, she is a graduate youngest chef. student at Boston University’s International Marketing Management program. She is employed by Eli Lilly and Co. as a pharma- ceutical representative. Russell studied business at the University of Maine at Orono. A real estate developer and founder and owner of New England Landscapes, Inc., of Scarborough, he has designed and worked on properties across the U.S., Hawaii and Canada. Inn by the Sea Chef Mitchell Kaldrovich, far right, gathers with Pam Gerris of The couple lives in Cape Elizabeth. A Cape Elizabeth School Department’s Food Services and CEHS teacher Elaine fall 2011 wedding is planned. Brassard, who coordinates the school’s Wellness Committee, on April 13 during “Chef of the Month Day,” when students and community members ate shep- herd’s pie cooked from Kaldrovich’s recipe. Kaldrovitch has been the featured chef at CEHS three times, planning menus featuring simple but healthy food as part of the school’s wellness program.

Cape resident Wendy Garland and Bowdoin College sophomore Tricia fellow staff members on the Maine Depart- Thibodeau has been named a recipient ment of Environmental Protection’s Divi- of an Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate sion of Watershed Management recently Eight-year-old Nicoletta Coupe and Scholarship award through the National received the 2010 Conservation Partner her award-winning chowder Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. of the Year Award from the Cumberland She will attend an orientation at NOAA’s County Soil & Water Conservation District Margot Ansley Levesque and Russell P. headquarters in Washington, D.C., later this for contributing to the stewardship of the Legare II year. The award also includes fi eldwork at county’s natural resources. More Neighbors any U.S. NOAA facility of her choosing. A on pages 8, 9 2009 Cape Elizabeth High School graduate, she is majoring in geology.

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