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Volume 23 Number 3 February 9, 2017

Woman Rescued A Gorham Super Fan’s Perspective: After Falling Through Ice What a Long Strange Trip It’s Been Dave Griffin Courtesy of Gorham CourTesy of Gorham Contributing Writer Ffireire DepartTmentT What a long, strange trip it’s been! On February 4, the Gorham Fire Those classic Grateful Dead lyrics from and Police Departments responded “Truckin’” could very well describe my to a report of a woman scream-- life-longlife-long journeyjourney withwith thethe Boston,Boston, nownow inging forfor helphelp atat ShawShaw Park.Park. PolicePolice New England, Patriots, and the past 39 officers arrived first and found a years with season tickets. woman who had fallen through the All journeys begin somewhere, and iceice onon thethe riverriver whilewhile tryingtrying toto resres-- my football one began as a boy living in cue her dog. Massachusetts. I followed my New York Officers were able to throw a Giants each and every Sunday. In those rope to her to keep her in place days, the American Football Conference while the Fire Department’s Water (AFL) was a fledgling league. In 1960 Rescue Team could get to her. Patriots games were mostly only on Three team members were able radio. The NFL’s Giants were New Photo courtesy of Dave Griffin to make the rescue and get her England’s team. My normal Sunday rou- England’s team. My normal Sunday rou- Gorham residents, Dave and Kathy Griffin, watched history being made as the Patriots beat back to shore where members of tine was to go to church and then race tine was to go to church and then race thethe FalconsFalcons inin overtimeovertime atat thethe SuperSuper BowlBowl onon FebruaryFebruary 5.5. Windham Rescue took over patient home to watch Frank Gifford’s half hour care. pre-game show, followed by my beloved I continued to watch the Giants home one Sunday afternoon as a Boy The victim had been in the water Giants on our super-wide 13-inch black and watch and listen to the Pats. My Scout. I noticed a color television. I forfor anan hourhour andand waswas transportedtransported toto & white television. dad took me to several games at the asked if I could watch the game for a Maine Medical Center where she My first sports heartbreak came Patriots’ various stadiums. The Boston bit. Three hours later, I had watched isis recovering.recovering. WaterWater RescueRescue TeamTeam as an eight-year-old during the 1962 Patriots revolving home included the Jets beat the Patriots again, this Members reentered the river and NFL Championship game between Boston University, Fenway Park, time in living color. I returned home were able to rescue the dog as well. the Giants and Vince Lombardi’s Harvard Stadium and Boston College and asked my dad if we could get a Packers. I bet my best friend’s dad Stadium. One “home game” was in color tv. He said no way. It took a cou-- a dollar that the Giants would win. Birmingham, Alabama against the Jets ple of more years before I could watch When they didn’t, I had to suffer the inin 19671967 asas thethe WorldWorld SeriesSeries camecame toto the Giants and Pats lose on our very Gorham Cares agony of defeat. I sadly went next Fenway. You can imagine how many own color television. door to pay off my debt. My neigh-- Patriot fans ventured to Alabama, col-- By 1969, I was totally engrossed in bor would not accept the dollar but Organizers Add legelege homehome ofof thethe Jets’Jets’ JoeJoe Namath!Namath! TheThe Sunday football. When the Jets played itit didn’tdidn’t lessenlessen thethe painpain ofof watchwatch-- finalfinal scorescore was...notwas...not pretty!!pretty!! the Colts in Super Bowl III, I had to inging mymy footballfootball heroes,heroes, quarterbackquarterback Neither the Giants nor Pats were very watch that game and see if the upstart Second Event Y.A. Tittle and wide receiver Del good in the late 60’s but I do remember AFL could beat the NFL and prove that Schofner, not complete the winning LeslLieie Dupuis having to stop at my Pledgemaster’s touchdown pass. Article Continued on PaAge 5 Editor touchdown pass. A c P 5 The committee organizing a fundraiserfundraiser forfor thethe Piawlock/CoxPiawlock/Cox familiesfamilies hashas addedadded aa secondsecond family-family- “Footloose” Will Not Disappoint friendlyfriendly eventevent inin AprilApril toto accommoaccommo-- “Footloose” Will Not Disappoint date the large number of people date the large number of people Gorham Timesimes SstTaff hoping to make a difference in the fundraisingfundraising efforts.efforts. It’s a story that we all know, and a The first event remains on song you can never seem to get out Saturday, March 18, from 7-11 pm of your head. More than 70 students at Spire 29 on School St in Gorham (onstage and behind the scenes) bring and is geared toward adults. It will the classic “Footloose” story to life at includeinclude lightlight horshors d’oeuvres,d’oeuvres, aa cashcash Gorham High School this weekend. bar, a band (Under The Covers) It’s clear the attention to detail that director Joshua Hurd has put into this Article Ccontinued on PPaAge 44 production. “You can’t stage ‘Footloose’ without paying some respect to the The Gorham Times film,”film,” saidsaid Hurd.Hurd. “I“I thinkthink I’veI’ve seenseen itit isis saddenedsaddened toto more than a dozen times in the last few Photo credit Amanda Landry Photography announce the months.” passing of long- From Ren McCormack (played by The cast and crew of Gorham High School’s drama club have worked hard to bring a fun timetime contributingcontributing production of “Footloose” to Gorham. Shows are this weekend only so don’t miss the chance writer, Jan Willis, writer, Jan Willis, Article Ccontinued on PPaAge 1010 toto cut-loosecut-loose andand kickkick offoff thosethose SundaySunday shoes.shoes. on February 5. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 11, at 10:30 am at GorhamTimes.com First Parish Church. We will be sharing insidetheTimes First Parish Church. We will be sharing Has a New Look memories about our dear friend in the 14 Blotter 15 Classified 4 Living 8 School next issue of the Gorham Times.. Article on PAGE 4 15 Calendar 13 Community 5 Municipal 7 Sports NEWS FROM AUGUSTA Policy on News from Augusta: The Gorham Times asked our three state legislators from Senate District 30, House District 26 and House District 27 to provide us with “News from Augusta.” We publish their articles on a rotating basis. The submissions are devoted to updates of legislative and administrative news, ­­Bringing the News to All of Gorham proposed and passed bills and laws, and developments and events that are of interest and have an impact to Gorham residents. The Gorham Times reserves PO Box 401 the right to edit the submissions and it further reserves the right to reject any submission, in its sole discretion. Gorham, Maine 04038 Phone and Fax: (207) 839-8390 [email protected] www.gorhamtimes.com A Breach of Trust The Gorham Times is a free volunteer-run community newspaper distributed every other Rep. Maureen Terry accounts weren’t insured, so if the ance in the first place. In response, Thursday to more than 100 pick-up sites insurance companies failed, the fami- I’m working on another bill that throughout Gorham. A life insurance policy is an impor- lies lost their money. would require insurers to make a —— tant investment in your family’s This deception needs to end. That’s good faith effort to contact the ben- News [email protected] security. You hope that you won’t why I’m working on legislation to eficiary of a policy, even without an Sports [email protected] need it any time soon, but you know require life insurance companies to official claim. Features [email protected] it’s there to protect your loved ones tell families that they have a right to Besides legislation, there are steps Of Interest [email protected] when you can’t. We place our trust all of the money in their benefit and if you can take to protect your family Calendar item [email protected] in the insurance companies who sell they choose to leave their money with from these predatory practices. The Advertising gorhamtimesadvertising@ this peace of mind. So what happens the company, it’s not insured or earn- most important thing you can do gmail.com or 839-8390 School News [email protected] when that trust is broken? ing a good interest rate. is to develop a relationship with a —— Over the last several years, there A “Sixty Minutes” report from 2016 local insurance agent. Many of the Subscriptions have been multiple reports of revealed that insurance companies policies that have taken advantage of $18/year in Gorham; $23/year elsewhere insurance companies across the have also found other ways to take families have originated without any $13/year for college subscription country avoiding their responsibil- advantage of families when they are human interaction. It’s always better —— ity to pay out the life insurance most vulnerable. There have been to place your trust in a member of General Manager Bruce Hepler benefits they owe. This is a breach millions of cases across the country your community. Editor Leslie Dupuis of trust, and it should be illegal. where insurers knew that a policy- People should be able to trust that Business Manager Stacy Sallinen Unfortunately, insurance compa- holder had died but, because official the benefits they have paid for will Advertiser Coordinator Stacy Sallinen nies have found a way to skirt the claims weren’t filed, were able to be there for their families. I hope Social Media Coordinator Karen DiDonato laws that protect consumers. cancel the policies for non-payment that, as a member of the Legislature, Design/Production Shirley Douglas Police Beat Sheri Faber As detailed in a 2010 report from and kept the death benefit for them- I can stick up for the families who Staff Writers Jacob Adams, Kathy Corbett, John National Public Radio, military fami- selves. In an even more disturbing may be targeted by these policies. Curley, Bailey O’Brien lies have been targeted by insurance twist, if the insurance company had If you’re interested in this issue or Features Chris Crawford companies that offer to “hold” ben- access to the policyholder’s retire- any other issue, feel free to contact Photographers Amanda Landry, Stacie Leavitt, efit money for them. The companies ment account, they continued to me at (207) 287-1430 or maureen. Roger Marchand, Rich Obrey gave families who had just lost a charge for coverage after the com- [email protected]. Public Service Karen DiDonato loved one—often a service member— pany knew they had died. Not only Sports Hal D'Amico checkbooks to access the money. The did they avoid paying out the death Rep. Maureen “Mo” School News Andrea Morrell companies pretended to sweeten benefit, they also drained retirement Terry is serving her Webmaster Judi Jones the deal with the promise that the savings that should have gone to the first term in the Distribution Coordinator Russ Frank Distribution Jim Boyko, Janice Boyko, Scott money would earn interest as it sat grief-stricken family. Maine House of Burnheimer, Steve Caldwell, Chris Crawford, in the account. Meanwhile, the insur- These practices are a clear breach Representatives. Dan Fenton, Janie Farr, Russ Frank, Joe Hachey, ance companies invested that money of trust. In some cases, the behavior (207) 287-1430, Chris Kimball, Bob Mulkern, Krista Nadeau, in accounts that earned five to 10 of insurance companies amount to (800) 423-2900, John Richard times the interest they paid families theft. These companies are under- maureen.terry@ Interns Avery Arena, Megan Bennett, Matilda and pocketed the difference. These mining the entire premise of insur- legislature.maine.gov McColl, Elle Spurr, Lydia Valentine, Abbie vanLuling, Marie Walton, Erin Wentworth, Bruce Wyatt Around Town letters to the Editor Board of Directors Letters must be less than 300 words, signed with a first and last name, typed or e-mailed and Michael Wing (President), Shannon Phinney The following are State (Maine DOT) road Dowdle (Secretary), Alan Bell, Tom Biegel, include a phone number. Letters are solely the opinion of the writer and not that of the Gorham projects that are anticipated to be done in Katherine Corbett, Carol Jones, the Town of Gorham this coming year: the Times. They are published at the discretion of the Gorham Times and are subject to editing. George Sotiropoulos and Michael Smith —— replacement of the large culvert on Route 25 Dear Gorham Times: ignoring the will of the people in that was discussed last year; a pavement Advertising and Copy Deadlines This letter is in response to Sen. seeking some “end around” the law, Ad deadline is the Wednesday of the week prior overlay project for an approximate 4.7 mile Amy Volk’s “News from Augusta” col- Sen. Volk should represent the will stretch of road from roughly Valley View to issue date. Go to www.gorhamtimes.com umn of 1/26/17. The State’s new mini- of voters in Gorham and the other and click on the advertising link for schedule. Road to the Standish town line; a resurfac- mum wage law was voted into law by Towns she represents, and work to Editorial Policy ing project for approximately a 1/4 mile referendum by 55.5 % of Maine voters effectively implement the law. The Gorham Times takes all reasonable care to prevent between Cressey Road and Orchard Road, and by 700 votes in Gorham, one of If a business is viable it will not and the reconstruction projects through errors and disclaims all legal responsibility for any such the towns Sen. Volk represents. Sen. fold under the weight of paying a liv- errors, omissions, or typographical errors. The Gorham Main Street in Gorham Village. The Town of Volk makes a case for why the law ing wage. Regarding Sen. Volk serv- Gorham obtained voter approval for its local Times will print corrections if notified within 48 hours. will do harm to Maine businesses ing on the Environment and Natural We reserve the right to refuse publication of unsolic- share of the Village project, which will be a but makes no mention of the benefit Resources Committee: the Maine ited materials. All submissions are subject to editing. very large and disruptive project. to low-wage workers, which was the Conservation Voters Score 2016 Opinions expressed in the Gorham Times do not nec- intent of the referendum. Gorham vot- reports that on six pieces of envi- essarily reflect those of the staff or publishers. ers said they would like all workers to ronmental legislation, Sen. Volk was have a decent, living wage. excused from two and voted against Printing services by Alliance Press, Brunswick, ME Consistently, Sen. Volk’s sole two including LD 1649 “An Act To concern seems to be the benefit Modernize Maine’s Solar Power of business persons. In December, Policy and Encourage Economic Gov. LePage ordered the Maine Development.” GORHAM TIMES Department of Labor not to enforce Both Governor LePage and Sen. the minimum wage law, once again Volk campaign on the claim that DEADLINES ignoring the will of voters as he has they are “working for Maine people.” with bonds approved and other refer- Maine people have said they want to Ad Deadline Publication enda. He actually contended that ref- raise the minimum wage and to inno- erenda are just “suggestions.” Rather vate to help protect the environment. Feb. 15 Feb. 23 than aid and abet the Governor in Jeff Christiansen Mar. 1 Mar. 9 GHS GRAD NEWS: If you, or your son or daughter is a GHS graduate, we would Mar. 15 Mar. 23 like to share your achievements in the Gorham Times Of Interest section or in a Where Are They Now feature. Submissions should include the year of GHS Mar. 29 Apr. 6 graduation and should be no longer than 75 words. Contact Chris Crawford at [email protected], Kathy Corbett at [email protected] or Cindy O’Shea at Apr. 12 Apr. 20 [email protected].

2 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | February 9, 2017 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Volunteer-run, Biweekly Community Newspaper BUSINESS PROFILE Sue Dunn Steps Down from The History of Cook’s Hardware the Gorham Times Gorham Times Staff

Sue Dunn has been with the Gorham Times for over 19 years in various roles: publisher, editor, business manager, writer, and most recently, general manager. As a volunteer run newspaper that is always evolving, it can be difficult to find people who share both a com- mitment to “Bringing the news to all of Gorham” and having the time Photo credit Maynard Charron to do so. According to Sheri Faber, Sheri Faber (left) and Chris Crawford Leslie Dupuis many years ago, the Gorham Times (middle), two of the original members of Editor lost its publisher with very little the Gorham Times, joined outgoing general notice. Faber remembers Dunn, who manager, Sue Dunn. While many businesses have come was not then associated with the and gone in Gorham throughout the paper, saying “ ‘I think I can do this’ Maynard Charron, the founder of years, one has remained constant… and she did, continuing on in that the Gorham Times and general man- Cook’s Hardware. First opening in role (and doing a great job) until we ager for 20 years added, “Over the Gorham in 1967, the 4,000 square found someone who wanted to do it past 21 years the Gorham Times has foot store was originally called Casco on an ongoing basis.” had many fantastic volunteers - Sue Country Store and was owned by She did the same thing when oth- Dunn is at the top of that list. She has Phil Cook, Sr and his business part- Photos courtesy of Cynthia Hawkes ers departed and left gaps on the been like an All-Star utility baseball ner, Stan Sampson, Sr. They already production staff. “Sue has been an player. She can play all of the posi- had two other locations in Gray and Cook’s Hardware was recently sold to the integral and vital member of the tions! She is very much an inspiration North Windham. Chandler family and now goes by Gorham Gorham Times staff for many years, to anyone who wants to give back to The store was located where Burger Ace Hardware, but the Main Street building enabling the paper to thrive. She their community. She will be missed.” King is currently housed and was remains nearly unchanged after 40 years. Pic- made thoughtful decisions, consulted Chris Crawford, another long-time managed by Cook’s son, Phil Cook, tured above is the original owner, Phillip Cook, with other staff and was a tremen- Gorham Times staff member, added, Jr. That same year, the company Sr. (left) and his son, Phillip Cook, Jr. (right). dous asset to the Gorham Times,” started a profit sharing plan. Speaking said Faber. Article Continued on Page 4 about the plan and the fact that many In 1987, Cook’s joined Ace employees went on to stay with the Hardware and a year later, Phil Sr. company for years, Phil Cook, Sr. said, decided to retire. Phil Jr. and Rob Gorham Times Announces “…for a small company, it is one of assumed ownership. (They later split the things that I am most proud of.” ownership in 2002.) Hardware prod- In 1977, after lease renewal discus- ucts became the best sellers at the Board Changes sions failed, the store moved to its store, and eventually, the decision current location at 57 Main St, the was made to sell hardware exclu- Masters in Physical Therapy from old Sampson Super Market Store. Gorham Times Staff sively. Profit sharing continued and Simmons College in Boston and his The 8,000 sq. ft. building was leased more employees joined the success- With the departure of Sue Dunn as undergraduate from Colby College. from Hannaford, and sold gen- ful business. general manager, the Gorham Times He is also a certified athletic trainer eral merchandise such as Lee jeans, Cynthia Hawkes began managing has announced several changes to its and has been practicing for 24 years. Arrow shirts, Jantzen bathing suits, the store in 1992 with Thad Moody. board of directors. Smith and his wife are the owners and its own brand of ladies sweaters When interviewed by the Gorham The Board has of Village Physical Therapy on Main and flannel shirts. Times in 1996, she reflected on the elected Bruce Street. They have lived in Gorham the During the 70’s, Cook, Sr. and effect of mega-hardware stores like Hepler as its new last 16 years and their son is enrolled Sampson, Sr. went on a local TV sta- HQ to a small-town business, say- general manager. at Great Falls Elementary. Smith has tion using one-minute spots called ing customer service was the key to Bruce has been on been a contributing writer to the the “Stan and Phil Show” to advertise their success. “Doing what the big the Gorham Times Living section for several years. their specials. At the time, Red Heart places either can’t or won’t do is board for six Finally, the Yarn was $.88 per skein and flannel our specialty,” she said. “We gladly years and was the Gorham Times shirts were $2.99 each. cut plastic and copper pipe to our president for the past two. He gradu- says goodbye to When Stan Sampson, Sr. retired customer’s needs. We’ll also put it in ated from Gorham High School (’86) board member in 1981, the families split the stores. the car for them. Special orders are before going to Dartmouth College Peter Gleason The Cooks maintained ownership also our strong suit. We just ordered and the University of Maine School of who has stepped of the Gorham and Gray locations maple sap container lids for a local Law. He has been a lawyer for over down from his and renamed them Cook’s Country man who is preparing to tap his twenty two years. Bruce has three role after moving Stores. Phil Cook Sr., Jr. and Robert trees,” she added. kids in the Gorham schools, and he to Windham. He has been with the Cook continued to run the business Cook’s Hardware has also pro- also works with three other nonprofit Gorham School Department for over and were joined by their daughter/ vided a home to many young kids organizations in Gorham. 25 years, but now works seasonally, sister, Cynthia Cook Hawkes. Judith looking for a part-time job. The store Mike Wing is primarily as Head Groundskeeper Cook joined Rob and Ron Crosby in the new board for the schools. Peter and his wife, the Gray store. Article Continued on Page 5 president. Mike Fran, have lived in the Buxton and has been on the Gorham communities for the last 27 board for four years. They have three grown sons years. Past experi- and two grandchildren. Peter would ence in the com- like to thank the Gorham Times munity includes for the opportunity to serve on the Gorham School Board, Gorham board for the past two years. Thank School/Business Roundtable and you, Peter! involvement with the boards and coaching for several youth sports organizations. Mike is the President This is YOUR of Accelera inc, a startup company community paper — commercializing new technology in we are only as good as health care. We welcome the news you send us! Mike Smith as a gorhamtimes new board mem- ber. Mike has his @gmail.com

Since 1995 — A FREE, Volunteer-run, Biweekly Community Newspaper | February 9, 2017 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 3 FINANCIAL FOCUS GorhamTimes.Com Act Today to Avoid Financial Has a New Look Regrets Tomorrow We’re pleased to announce that this summer. our newly redesigned website is Bailey O’Brien, a former Staff going live on Wednesday, February Writer, is now our Digital Content Al Tarkinson can be handy and helpful. But try to keep a lid on your credit card debt 8. The updated site allows readers to Manager. For the past several because your debt payments reduce the search for feature articles, calendar months, O’Brien has worked with items, and public service announce- our webmaster, Judi Jones of “Regrets? I’ve had a few.” amount of money you have available to invest in your long-term goals, such as a ments. Additionally, payments for InfoHarbor LLC, to move the proj- – Frank Sinatra comfortable retirement. subscriptions and classified ads can ect forward. 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Sue Dunn Continued from Page 3 February is Heart Health Month “She ran a great meeting: they were Street office closed, she was there some better choices: organized, inclusive and always live- to help make the paper a success.” Provided by the American Watch your weight. Eat healthy, ly and fun. She was a great asset for Faber concluded, “We won’t see Heart Association unprocessed foods in reasonable our local paper as she served in a the likes of her again and she will Since hearts are associated with quantities. number of different capacities. Sue be sorely missed.” The Gorham Valentine’s Day in February, it is Quit smoking and stay away from always stepped right up when help Times staff thanks Sue Dunn for fitting that February is also Heart secondhand smoke. was needed, whether it was host- her many years of service and com- Health Month. Control your cholesterol and blood ing the Christmas party or making mitment to the paper. We wish her Heart disease is the leading cause of pressure. sure that Maynard Charron got the much happiness in her new life in death for both men and women, claim- If you drink alcohol, drink only in Gorham Times sign when the South Bethel. ing approximately 1 million lives annu- moderation. ally. The good news is that people can Get active. Even 10 minutes of mod- improve their health by simply making erate exercise is better than none at all.

Gorham Cares Second Event Continued from Page 1 and a silent auction. Tickets are more people. This event is sched- $25 per person and are available at uled for Saturday, April 15, from Mr. Bagel and the Gorham Grind. 1- 4 pm at the USM gymnasium in Cash and checks are accepted. Gorham. Donations of silent auction items It will include a DJ, food, bounce are still being accepted and can houses and other activities geared be dropped off at the Gorham Fire more towards kids. The new venue Department on Monday-Friday holds 500+ people so a cap on between the hours of 8 am - 4 pm. ticket sales is not expected. Due to capacity constraints at For information on both Spire 29, the adult event is capped events, please visit the Gorham at 150 people. For this reason, a Cares Facebook page at second family-friendly event was https://www.facebook.com/ recently added to accommodate events/1840725229505378/.

4 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | February 9, 2017 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Volunteer-run, Biweekly Community Newspaper Gorham Super Fan Continued from Page 1 MUNICIPAL the two leagues were on equal foot- at about 4:00 am. We got to Bourbon ing. My problem was the game and Street around 8:00 am, only to find street Church Confirmation class were both cleaners washing down the streets from State Grant to Help Addicts mid-afternoon. Luckily my parents were the night before. By 10:00 am, it was a away that weekend and my older sister different story as thousands of people was watching me. I told her how sick had gathered and the party was on. Post Recovery I was feeling at noon. She sent me to Everything was great until the game. The Sheri Faber saving. If this program is successful, bed. I then proceeded to watch that Patriots took a 3-0 lead but the Bears pro- Staff Writer it will save lives and prevent crime as great game on my 7” Sony black & ceeded to score the next 45 points and the participants who succeed will no white. When the Jets won, led by their Super Bowl XX became the most lop- Police departments from Gorham, longer need to commit crimes to get brash young quarterback Joe Namath, sided game in Super Bowl history. Westbrook, Windham and Buxton are money for drugs,” said Jones. the leagues proved equal. The NFL was Robert Kraft bought the team in participating in a program dedicated Danielle Rideout, the program’s established with two conferences. Dan 1994 and games have been selling out to helping people with substance use recovery liaison, is working with Sullivan, a key offensive lineman, played ever since as the team heads to their disorder after they have completed people in jail along with police and for the Colts in that game and later ninth Super Bowl. A new stadium and a recovery program. Known as the community partners in each of the became one of my bosses in the food Patriot Place replaces the beaten down Westbrook Recovery Liaison Program, four towns to assess what each per- business that employed me. I never Foxboro, where rain would leak thru it is funded by a state grant to pro- son needs (housing, medical care, job told him that as a 15-year-old kid I had the ceiling cement like Niagara Falls vide basic needs for people who have training, etc.) and attempting to con- rooted for the Jets that day. pouring onto your head. been through a recovery program, or nect them with appropriate resources. At Ithaca College, in upstate New We went to many games with friends in any phase of opioid use disorder. “The main goal of the program is York, I still followed both the Giants as I had taken control of four seats. We The program is designed for people to focus on people with opioid use and Pats, both still lousy and not much had a third child and I knew we would who find themselves with no house, no disorder because of the epidemic we fun. I became a one-team fan in 1974 keep the tickets so that all three of my job, no family and “a sense of poten- have on our hands right now...and as most of my classmates and fraternity boys could hopefully come to appreciate tially overwhelming loss. They wind to reduce the number of residents in brothers were New York fans, and well, football the way I had. up going back to the life they knew as the four towns who are living with you know how they can be. Several memories of games in the they don’t know where to turn,” said an active opioid use disorder and to I married Kathy in 1976. We attended snow include: a plow driver on work Gorham Police Chief Dan Jones. reduce recidivism,” said Rideout. a couple of Patriots games in 1977 and release from prison clearing a path for a The program focuses on helping Rideout is available from 10:00 then the following year we were able to game-winning field goal in 1983; three with housing, job placement, recon- a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Mondays at secure two season tickets from a friend inches of snow falling in mid-October necting with family, and with spiritu- Westbrook Public Safety, Wednesdays of my father-in-law and the journey has with Tom Brady throwing five touch- ality so they see they have options for at Gorham Public Safety, Thursdays continued for 39 years. down passes in the first half; an eight another way to live. Jones says the at Windham Public Safety and Fridays Kathy and I had seat #1 in separate hour drive from Foxboro to Gorham; “opposite of addiction is not recov- at the Buxton Town Hall. There is rows so I had to lean over to talk with and of course, the best snow game of all ery, it is connections,” and that is also a substance use disorder group her. Our first game in 1978 may be one vs. the Raiders and the infamous “tuck what this program is offering to sub- at the Cumberland County Jail and of our most memorable. We had been rule” call that led to Adam Vinatieri’s stance abusers. referrals can be made for residents on vacation in California and I had the tying field goal when you could not see “For police officers, the #1 mis- of the four communities to help brilliant idea of taking the red-eye back the football go thru the uprights. sion is the preservation of life,” said link them with services before their to Boston, then driving to Foxboro So many home victories, with maybe Chief Jones. This program is not release in an effort to reduce recidi- with little to no sleep. For the first the greatest win a couple of weeks ago a typical police program but Chief vism and a return to opioid use. and only time, I can remember I dozed against the Steelers as the stadium was Jones is optimistic that “thinking “As with most changes humans try to off in the middle of the game. I can’t rocking louder then I’d ever heard it. outside the box will get something make, it takes time, community support remember who won, and when we Nobody sat down the entire game. Best done” and that “every life is worth and a lot of patience,” said Rideout. returned to our car, we had a flat tire of all to was to share that moment with and three more hours in the parking my three sons, Brian, Danny and Kyle lot. Nice beginning! —priceless! History of Cook's Hardware Continued from Page 3 Keeping the seats was a top priority. How could Kathy and I not go to one has employed numerous high school Cook Sr, age 98, lives in a condomin- Kathy and I ventured to many games more Super Bowl? It’s a short bucket and college-aged kids throughout ium in Portland and still loves hear- over the next eight years until, finally, list. We’ll stay five miles from the sta- the years. For one Gorham family, all ing about the store on a daily basis. the Patriots made the playoffs in 1985, dium, thanks to a generous friend. We’ll three sons have grown up working at Back in 1996, Cynthia Hawkes amazingly winning three road games, fly into Austin, a cheaper flight than the store. said, “There’ll always be a need for and getting to their first Super Bowl in Houston. The tickets aren’t $75 any- Speaking on his December 2016 a business that takes good care of its 25 years of existence. They’d be facing more. (We won’t tell Kathy, so my mar- retirement after 50 years in the hard- customers.” Twenty-one years later the Chicago Bears tremendous defense. riage streak also continues.) ware business, Cook Jr. said, “One and the same rings true. Hawkes We had to go to this game in New Sunday in Houston won’t be my last of my proudest times is watching a continues to manage the store along Orleans. With only about 15,000 season game. I expect to go to Foxboro for young sixteen-year-old, nervous, and with Ron LeBlond. Cook’s Hardware ticket accounts, every ticket holder was my fortieth season next year. I’ve had unsure of himself, grow into a self- is now Gorham Ace Hardware but guaranteed two tickets. I picked up my these tickets for as long as Tom Brady assured young man,” says Cook Jr. “I the tradition is sure to continue. (see two $75 tickets…that’s right, only $75 has been alive — something I really will miss my fellow employees and Gorham Times issue dated 1/26/17) each. I drove from Foxboro to Salem can’t fathom. Selfishly, I’d like to see the our wonderful customers.” Philip and inquired about a little ad I’d seen in sports headline someday read Brady, the Boston Globe the day before. It was Belichick and Griffin retiring. Can Griffin a tailgate-in-the-sky trip to New Orleans. be replaced? GO PATS! We were flown first class because I was Editor's Note: Dave Griffin has contributed to the Real Estate Transfers September 2016 the first to sign up. Gorham Times over the years, and at one point, What a day! The charter left Logan was the interim Sports Editor for the paper. 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Since 1995 — A FREE, Volunteer-run, Biweekly Community Newspaper | February 9, 2017 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 5 MUNICIPAL September Arrests JANUARY 31, 2017 The Gorham Police Department made the fol- Portland man, 47, was arrested for OUI. lowing arrests in September: Town Council Special Meeting Gorham woman, 35, was arrested for Gorham man, 49, was arrested for domestic Domestic Violence Assault. Jacob Adams replace failing septic systems that violence criminal threatening and domestic Staff Writer impact the Tannery Brook Watershed violence assault. Gorham woman, 45, was arrested for OUI in Gorham, that fall within the MS4 (prior) The Town Council accepted an Stormwater Program. The Town Westbrook woman, 39, was arrested for OUI. offer to purchase tax acquired prop- Gorham woman, 31, was arrested for terror- Council appropriated $6,000 from erty on Briarwood Lane. Westbrook man, 48, was arrested for operation izing and disorderly conduct. the Contingency Account for the The Council rules were sus- without a license after suspension/revocation Town of Gorham’s local share. Note: pended in order to add two items and OUI. Westbrook man, 58, was arrested for OUI. Gorham has approximately 150 sep- to the Council agenda regarding tic systems that are within the MS4 Hollis man, 22, was held for another law Old Orchard Beach woman, 33, was arrested an application for a Community Tannery Brook watershed that are at enforcement agency. for OUI. Development Block Grant and an least twenty years in age. The Town endorsement of a City of Westbrook is required to inspect all of the septic Portland woman, 20, was arrested for operat- Standish man, 25, was arrested for OUI. application to the Portland Area systems within the watershed four ing a vehicle without a license. Gorham woman, 33, was held for another law Comprehensive Transportation times a year. Tennessee man, 44, was arrested for OUI with enforcement agency. System (PACTS). A PACTS application from the City The Town Council endorsed priors. Sanford man, 25, was arrested for operation of Westbrook to improve two inter- an application for a Community after license suspension/revocation. sections on William Clark Drive was Gorham man, 30, was arrested for OUI. Development Block Grant, a joint endorsed as was an application to application between Gorham and Yarmouth man, 19, was arrested on a proba- Limington woman, 30, was arrested for three PACTS from the Town of Windham Windham, for a grant of $48,000 to tion hold. counts of failure to appear after being granted to help implement their 21st bail, unlawful possession of scheduled drugs, be combined with a local share of Century Downtown Plan by making Gorham man, 36, was arrested for OUI. violating conditions of release and was held for $12,000 ($6,000 from each commu- traffic improvements along Rt. 302, another law enforcement agency. nity for a project total of $60,000), including sidewalk improvements New Gloucester man, 19, was arrested for vio- to develop a revolving loan fund to and interconnection of roads. lating conditions of release. Gorham man, 22, was arrested for driving to endanger. Gorham man, 33, was arrested for domestic violence assault. Buckfield man, 37, was arrested for OUI, elud- ing an officer and operating a vehicle without a Free Winter Sand Available Connecticut man, 18, was arrested for operat- license. one in front of the light blue metal- ing a vehicle while license was suspended/ Gorham Times Staff sided building and one next to the revoked and attaching false plates. Portland man, 34, was arrested for domestic Gorham residents are permit- “Silver Bullet” recycling containers. violence assault and on a probation hold. Windham man, 32, was arrested for violat- ted to fill two five-gallon buckets The sand is available at anytime, but ing conditions of release, operating without a Windham man, 27, was arrested for violating of winter sand per snowstorm for is specifically for residents to use license and OUI (prior). conditions of release, operating a vehicle after use on their property. The winter on their own properties. For more habitual offender license revocation and failure sand consists of sand mixed with information, please contact the Standish man, 37, was arrested for unlawful to pay a fine. some salt. There are two piles of Gorham Department of Public Works possession of a scheduled drug and OUI. sand located on Public Works Drive, at 892-9062. Grand Jury The Grand Jury returned the fol- of a motor vehicle, refusing to sub- lowing indictments in January 2017: mit to arrest and disorderly conduct Portland male, 20, was indicted on charges brought by Gorham PD. on two charges of unlawful sexual New Gloucester male, 42, was contact and two counts of furnish- indicted on three counts of unau- ing alcohol to a minor on charges thorized taking on charges brought brought by Gorham PD. by the Gorham PD. Windham female, 24, was indict- Gorham male, 23, was indicted on ed for OUI, violating conditions two counts of unlawful sexual con- of release and operating beyond tact on charges brought by Gorham license restriction on charges PD. brought by Gorham PD. Fall River, MA male, 22, was Portland male, 33, was indicted indicted on two counts of unlawful on two counts of theft by unauthor- sexual contact on charges brought ized taking, three counts of burglary by Gorham PD.

6 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | February 9, 2017 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Volunteer-run, Biweekly Community Newspaper SPORTS USM Department of Athletics Gorham Wrestler Nicco Pappalardo Hal D’Amico Hosts Gorham Night Sports Editor James Cupps Nicco Pappalardo encountered few USM Student Intern surprises when he entered Gorham and High School as a freshman. With five Hal D’Amico older siblings, Nicco, now a sopho- Sports Editor more, was as prepared as anyone. With five family predecessors, anonymity University of Southern Maine’s would not be a problem. Costello Sports Complex was abuzz However, Nicco does bring with an evening of hoops-centered something overtly unique to the activity as the University of Southern Pappalardos’ participation and con- Maine Department of Athletics hosted tributions to the community. In a Gorham Night on January 25. Over sports’ loving family of athletes, Nicco 100 girls and boys from the basketball is the only wrestler of the genera- and cheerleading recreation programs tion, and the first to do so in Gorham. Photo credit Jeff Pappalardo participated in the annual event, which When asked why he chose wrestling, celebrates the partnership between the Nicco answered, “I wasn’t as into Nicco Pappalardo (top) pinned his Bonny Eagle Town of Gorham, Gorham Recreation Photo credit E.L. Elfring, USM Assistant Director of Athletics team sports, so I liked the one-on-one opponent at a dual meet on December 21. Department and USM. aspect, while being part of a team.” Third and fourth grade girls from the Gor- and a great teammate.” Jeff concurred, “The collaboration between the When the topic of family support ham Recreation Department basketball and added, “You’ll be hearing about Town of Gorham and the University and inspiring people came up, Nicco program exhibited their skills during halftime Henry.” of Southern Maine continues to and his father, Jeff Pappalardo, paused. at the USM Huskies women’s game against Nicco is having a very successful sea- be vital to the success of our pro- Jeff, a New Jersey native who speaks Plymouth State University. son, 26-8 as we went to press. In the gram,” said USM Athletic Director quickly and with a fun wit to match, off season, he does weight and condi- Al Bean. “We have numerous agree- offered that, “I only wrestled one year tioning training with lacrosse and foot- ments, programs and outreach cally have better GPAs, completion in high school.” He then slowed his ball players, and is regularly and neces- activities that benefit the town, the rates, time management and orga- words and said, “It was really Nicco’s sarily nutrition and calorie conscious. University and our student-athletes nizational skills.” He added, “They grandfather who was a serious wrestler He is quick to reiterate that academ- and we are committed to continuing learn to collaborate and work as a and was Nicco’s biggest fan. He was so ics are his priority, and spoke of his to build and strengthen this relation- team. These are all attributes that happy when Nicco decided to wrestle.” leadership roles in the school com- ship.” He continued, “Our student- employers look for today and gives He added, “Nicco’s grandfather passed munity with equal passion. He is cur- athletes and staff appreciate the student-athletes an edge when they away a year ago.” rently the class treasurer, and serves support they receive from the many are seeking employment.” Nicco’s grandfather, Joe Pappalardo, as student representative with the Gorham residents who regularly On Gorham Night, the third- and and his wife, Joan, were 2014 induct- Proficiency Based Learning team (PBL), attend our athletic contests and look fourth-grade Gorham Recreation ees into the St. Joseph’s College Sports which he explained as, “made up of forward to giving back to the town Department boys and girls basket- Hall of Fame for their avid loyalty as principals, teachers, and a student rep through our many community-based ball players, as well as cheerleaders fans. They even followed the Monks to to explore curriculum effectiveness,” programs.” in third through sixth grade had the basketball tournaments in Hawaii and and as Nicco put it, “making sure the Student-athletes participate in the opportunity to exhibit their skills in the Virgin Islands. Joe’s bleacher sup- curriculum can be applied and prepare Huskies’ Student-Athlete Advisory Hill Gymnasium. The costumed Husky port for Nicco began early. Jeff some- us for the business world.” Math is his Committee (SAAC), and have engaged mascot playfully worked the gym, but times yells out Joe’s name for encour- favorite subject, and he is considering in community connection through was unable to match the cheerlead- agement during a match. astrophysics or civil engineering as col- activities that have included: an annu- ers’ moves. A good crowd, including Nicco, who came to Maine from lege majors. al Halloween party, holiday season Plymouth State College (NH) fans Vietnam when he was three years old, As we went to press, Nicco said that caroling and conversation visits to were able to enjoy the young cheer- began his journey on the mat around Westbrook/Gorham hit a milestone Gorham schools and retirement com- leaders throughout the evening. third grade, participating in a Gorham with the program’s 500th victory. He munities, hosting Gorham resident During halftime of the women’s program at Robie Gym, later partici- did not wrestle in this meet against Special Olympics participants, and game, the energy was palpable pating in Scarborough and Portland Bonny Eagle, as they didn’t have a 106- sharing their college athletic jour- as approximately 50 girls divided programs, taking him through eighth lb. grappler. He informed me that the neys with Gorham student-athletes. into four teams donning bright tee grade. With unwavering commitment, rookie Henry Kuntz dropped a tight Ben Marshall, Gorham Recreation shirts and played mini-exhibition he wrestled on the varsity team as a match against Tyler Fitz, a top contend- Department Director of Programs, games, speedily rotating in and freshman in 2015. er with Gorham ties. currently has four USM students work- out as Gorham Rec. Director Cindy During his freshman season, he Nicco’s immediate goal is to qualify ing as program supervisors. Hazelton directed. Following the wrestled as an independent, training at the February 11 regionals for the A casual reception for university women’s game, a Huskies 61-60 nail- and traveling with the Westbrook High state meet on February 18. Don’t be and town officials was held in the biter win, a choral group from the School squad. This year, he is a point- surprised to hear Joe Pappalardo’s Alumni Reception Room, with several USM School of Music performed. scoring member of the Westbrook/ name coming from the stands. officials sharing brief remarks. Among Sixty to seventy third and fourth Gorham team. He wrestles in the 106- them was University of Maine System grade boys raced up and down the lb. class. The other Gorham wrestler Trustee and local business leader, court and in and out of action in the with the squad is Henry Kuntz, a fresh- Shawn Moody. Moody commented same format as the girls. The night man who is new to the sport, compet- To share your sports news with on the relationship between sports wound down as the young athletes ing in the 138-lb. division. us, please email Hal D'Amico at and successful school and business dispersed and the USM men closed Nicco quickly and unhesitatingly [email protected] outcomes. “Student-athletes statisti- out a 63-58 win over Plymouth State. offered that, “Henry is really talented,

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Since 1995 — A FREE, Volunteer-run, Biweekly Community Newspaper | February 9, 2017 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 7 SPORTS SCHOOL Gorham’s Good- In the Zone School Note The Gorham Cheering squad continued The Sister Steel and Gorham Schools Steel Drum Bands will be hosting a Winter Fever Re- as-Gold Sightings their impressive season. In December, liever concert on February 12 at Gorham Middle School from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Suggested dona- Coach Dvilinsky stated amongst the tion of $10 per family. All proceeds will go towards Gorham Schools Steel Bands and NE Pan During the November 26, 2016 Festival 2017. FMI or to donate to the event, email [email protected]. Burn off the Turkey 5k, the squad’s goals, to “place top three at Regionals.” On January 28, they edged runner donning bib #192 was Marshwood by 4-tenths of a point to observed slowing down in order earn the Class A South title. They will to accompany three young compete for the Maine State Title on Great Falls Teacher Takes a runners in the 14 and Under February 11 at Augusta Civic Center led Division. Following a conversa- by Coaches Dvilinsky and Taylor. Climb for a Cause tion with Bib #192 (Jay Russo of Buxton), the Gorham Rec- Abbie vanLuling reation Department FB page GHS Student Intern posted Russo’s description as, Kimberly Kelly, a third grade teacher “They sang songs, ran, walked, Sports Etc at Great Falls Elementary School, skipped, talked and gener- Distance runner Jesse Orach (GHS ’12) is going the distance to help fund ally passed the time...” The FB was named a recipient of the 2017 “M” Club research for lung-related diseases such Dean Smith Award. This was his second post concluded with “We are as asthma, COPD, and lung cancer. Dean Smith Award. The University of Maine at so happy to have received a Kelly participates in the Fight for Air Orono made the announcement on January 30 Climb, which is one of the signature call that there was a great act stating, “The awards are presented annually to fundraising events of the American of kindness shown during our the top male and female student-athletes with Lung Association. The climbs are held event..., and are motivated and outstanding academic and athletic achieve- in prominent skyscrapers across the inspired to share this story with ment along with citizenship and community country, giving participants the oppor- all of you.” service.” Orach graduated summa cum laude tunity to join together with friends, Photo courtesy of Kimberly Kelly in May of 2016 and earned a B.S. in Chemical family and co-workers as they climb It is in this spirit that the Gorham Engineering and a minor in mathematics. He the stairs of the building to the top. Great Falls teacher Kimberly Kelly is pictured Times is seeking readers’ stories won the America East Cross Country Champi- Participation in the climb raises the (middle) with team partners Barry Brewster exemplifying unusual displays of onship in the fall of 2016. funds necessary to provide life-saving (left) and Rick Dorman after completing the sportsmanship — occurrences education, research and advocacy Fight for Air Climb this past weekend at One Gorham Youth Lacrosse Association to help beat lung disease and soon Boston Place. where kindness, connection, and online registration is open through March find a cure. Eighty-nine cents of every community spirit meet the fire of 3. This program is open to boys and girls dollar raised by The American Lung themselves Team Dorman. In 2011, competition. from kindergarten through sixth grade. Association goes directly to education, Rick suffered from a severe asthma Established in 2002, GYLA continues to research and advocacy. attack that nearly took his life. Kelly Please submit your stories for “provide a fun and safe atmosphere for On February 4, Kelly returned to participates in the climb in honor of consideration to Hal D’Amico: young athletes to learn and enjoy the sport One Boston Place for her third annual him, and to help fight for the health [email protected] of lacrosse.” Visit www.gorhamlacrosse.org climb. The climb consists of running or of others. to register or for further information. walking 41 floors, 82 flights, 789 steps. To compete in the climb, partici- Kelly chooses to run. Her fastest time pants must fundraise $100 dollars, but yet was just under nine minutes. Kelly and Barry have both exceeded She participates in the climb with that mark, raising over $1200 total. her partner, Barry Brewster, and Their goal is “to collect lots for this her brother, Rick Dorman, calling personal cause,” said Kelly.

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8 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | February 9, 2017 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Volunteer-run, Biweekly Community Newspaper Are High School Students Kids of the Code Lacking Financial Knowledge? Andrea Morrell things like personal finance. So I School News Editor capitalized on that to use Auxilium as a way to deliver this curriculum,” said This fall, Gorham High School Jandreau. principal, Brian Jandreau, announced Even though the modules are a unique public/private financial lit- self-driven, two staff members, Tim eracy partnership during an assembly Goodwin, GHS’ numeracy specialist, with juniors and seniors. The reason? and Ellen Connell, GHS’ technology Students asked for it. integrationist, are available to assist According to Chris Philbrook of students with accessing the modules Gorham Savings Bank (GSB), more and offer help as needed. than a quarter of students believe This school year, 70 students have they will be unprepared to man- signed up to take the course so far age their finances upon high school and several have just completed it. graduation, lacking basic financial There are nine 45-minute modules Photo credit Stacey Sawyer facts and concepts. Enter EverFi, focusing on savings, banking, credit an education technology company cards and interest rates, credit score, Great Falls Elementary School recently introduced the Heroes of the Code characters and a group that teaches, assesses, and certifies financing higher education, renting of student ambassadors wanted to put their own spin on it by introducing Kids of the Code of the students in critical skills, including vs. owning, taxes and insurance, con- Conduct. Pictured (left to right) is Aislyn McLean as Compassion, Anna Yahwak as Courage, Aiden financial literacy. sumer protection, and investing. Fortier as Responsibility, Emerson Homa as Respect, and Cruise Labrie as Honesty. The students In the 2015-16 school year, EverFi Student can start the course at any wrote a skit demonstrating each virtue of the Code of Conduct and will be performing for the entire and GSB partnered to pilot a free time and can take as long as they school during a February school assembly. interactive, online module-based want to complete it. They can log course to help area high school stu- in whenever, wherever, and how- dents be more financially knowledge- ever. There’s no pressure to finish able and prepared for their future. the course as there isn’t any course Twenty-seven students in Scott credit offered. In order to make the Becker’s math class at GHS took the class mandatory, it would have to be course and students showed signifi- approved by the School Committee cant gains following its completion. as a graduation requirement. According to Philbrook, the results of “This is their own learning. It will that pilot course showed that 69 per- be interesting actually to see what is cent of the students increased their the importance of a requirement fac- scores on financial assessment tests. tor versus I want to learn this. This is After learning more about EverFi an opportunity. We are providing the this summer, Jandreau said, “We real- opportunity. Will they take advantage ly looked for a way to implement this of that opportunity?” said Jandreau. program as we don’t have a course As an incentive to complete the where this fits necessarily.” course, Jandreau will be drawing Meanwhile, the school was doing names for the chance to win his park- surveys in the beginning of the ing spot for a week. school year as to what students “I see a future where we have this would want to see in their Auxilium EverFi program be a part of a more period. “One of the things students comprehensive curriculum,” said told us they would love to see is Jandreau. “I think the next step for us more opportunities to learn about is how can we sustain or grow this.”

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Superintendent Heather Perry know of a parent whose child is Marie Walton Pertussis requires an infected person eligible) and you have not yet regis- GHS Student Intern to take a deep breath after coughing In Gorham, we pride ourselves on tered your child for Kindergarten in many times in a row, which causes providing an excellent educational the Gorham Schools, please do not The Maine Center for Disease them to make a “whooping” sound. If environment within which all of delay. Call the number listed below Control and Prevention was investigat- these signs are evident, one should visit our students can be “Prepared and to register your child for school. ing cases of pertussis, also known as a healthcare provider immediately to Inspired” for their futures. We are Having the most accurate data whooping cough, at Village Elementary receive a nose or throat culture test. working hard to make necessary possible will help us provide the School in January. At press time, To prevent the onset of pertussis, be staffing decisions to support our highest quality educational expe- attempts to reach the school nurse to sure to receive the proper vaccinations: youngest learners for the upcoming riences possible for all students confirm results Dtap for children, 2017-18 school year across all our attending the Gorham Schools. were unanswered. and a booster K-5 schools, but we need your help. Please note that the parent infor- Pertussis, caused To prevent the onset of pertussis, called Tdap for For the past few years we have mation meetings and screenings by the bacteria adolescents and be sure to receive the proper seen an increasingly alarming trend will be held at your child’s neigh- Bordetella pertus- adults. of Kindergarten registrations grow- borhood school. To find out your sis, is a serious vaccinations: Dtap for children, If diagnosed respiratory ill- with pertussis by ing from 15-22 percent between school, please visit http://www. and a booster called Tdap for our Kindergarten registration nights gorhamschools.org/transportation/ ness spread from a doctor, individu- held each spring, and the first day of attendance_zones/streets or call person to person adolescents and adults. als will be treated school each fall. the transportation department at through the air. with antibiotics, Granted, some of this may be new 893-2547. Pertussis is espe- on which they move-ins over the spring and sum- At the following meetings, par- cially dangerous for infants and young are still contagious and advised to stay mer months, but not all of these ents will pick up enrollment pack- children, so prevention and recognition home until five days of treatment have changes can be accounted for by ets and sign their child up for the are crucial to stop the spread and infec- been completed. these numbers. As you can imagine, Kindergarten screenings that are tion of more people. It is especially important in this win- not having “solid” numbers to work being held in April. Students at Village Elementary have ter season to wash hands often and to with makes planning for appropri- been exhibiting symptoms of whoop- regularly disinfect frequently touched ate class sizes and staffing levels very Great Falls Elementary School ing cough, which begin with those of surfaces, such as doorknobs, tables, difficult. We need your help to get (222-1050) – March 7 @ 6 p.m. a common cold, such as a runny nose desks, toys, cell phones, and coun- the most accurate numbers for plan- or sore throat, and progress to a severe tertops. Watch for signs of whooping ning purposes as possible. Narragansett Elementary School cough that can lead to difficulty breath- cough and take the proper steps to pro- If you are a parent of a student (222-1250) – March 7 @ 6 p.m. ing and even vomiting. tect yourself and those around you. who is eligible to enter Kindergarten in the fall of 2017 who will be five- Village Elementary School years-old by October 15, 2017 (or (222-1300) – March 7 @ 6 p.m. Footloose Continued from Page 1 Miles Obrey), wearing his skinny tie and concert and not just your average black leather jacket to school, to Willard musical.” (played by Connor Donnelly) with his When the students have the audience plaid shirt and white cowboy hat, this totally involved with the show and they stage production is filled with tributes want nothing more than to jump on to the film. stage and dance along with Ariel and There are subtle things too that Rusty (played by Jamie Juskiewicz and the average audience member might Shelby Leach) it happens – GHS teach- not pick up on, like the t-shirt Chuck ers Amy Smith roller skates and Rocky Cranston (played by Zack Pierce) wears. Myers dances. That’s right – Rocky It’s a Pink Floyd t-shirt from the album Myers dances. “Dark Side of the Moon,” because in the Tickets are selling fast and GHS is movie there’s a “Dark Side of the Moon” expecting big crowds. Get over to the bumper sticker on Cranston’s truck. “I high school this weekend and cut-loose want the audience to remember how with this exciting show. The audience great the movie is while they experience will be on their feet dancing right along this production,” said Hurd. with these students (and teachers) to Then, just when the audience the very end. thinks the energy coming from the To reserve a ticket, call 839-5754. students couldn’t get any stronger, There are five performances this week- there’s this live band at the back of end: Thursday night at 7:30 p.m., the stage that just keeps rockin’. “This Friday and Saturday night at 7:30 is the music of my generation,” said p.m., and two matinees on Saturday musical director Matthew Murray. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets go on sale “The music I love. Kenny Loggins and one hour before show time. Seating is Sammy Hagar. From the very begin- general admission to all and the doors ning we wanted the feeling of a rock open 30 minutes before each show.

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12 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | February 9, 2017 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Volunteer-run, Biweekly Community Newspaper COMMUNITY DEAN’S LIST Gorham Woman’s Club will meet on Feb. 9 at First Parish Church from 12:30 to 2:30 Carly Barber, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH p.m. The topic will be heart health. Robert Campbell, Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT Lauren Carter (GHS ’14), LIM College, New York, NY ON-GOING EVENTS MacKenzie Coburn, Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC The Gorham Food Pantry, located at 299-B Main St. (parking lot of St. Anne’s Molly Dufor, Freed Hardeman University, Henderson, TN Catholic Church), is open every Thursday morning from 9 to 11 a.m. and the second Heather Fields, University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT and fourth Wednesday of every month from 6 to 7 p.m. Free for Gorham residents in Joseph Alexander Gallant, Norwich University, Northfield, VT need. FMI, 222-4351 or visit www.gorhamfoodpantry.org. Joseph Graff, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH Elizabeth M. Landry, Colby College, Waterville, ME The Lakes Region Senior Center, located at the Little Falls Activity Center, 40 Acorn Abigail LaPorte, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH Street, is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join them daily for Rachel Lloyd-Taylor, University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT coffee, tea and socializing. Ongoing daily activities include Mahjong on Mondays - Joseph Martin, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA beginners welcome. FMI, Diane 892-9529; Tuesday crafts and card games. FMI, Avis Maxwell McNally, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH 892-0298; The Memoir Writing Group meets the second and fourth Wednesday of Joseph Moutinho, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA the month. FMI, David 892-5604; Thursday Table Games at 10 a.m. and Friday Art Cadet Taylor Perkins (GHS ’16) US Military Academy, West Point, NY Workshop at 9 a.m. FMI, 892-0299. Emily Peterson, Johnson State College, Johnson, VT Victoria Sandeno, Luther College, Decorah, IA The Gorham Medical Closet located at the Municipal Center, 75 South St., is free and Quincy Shaw, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH available to Gorham residents in need of portable wheelchairs, hospital beds, shower Damian Smith, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL seats, commodes, walkers, canes and more. FMI, call 839-4579, 839-3630, 839-2484 or 839-3859. GRADUATIONS USM EVENTS Valentine’s Day with Ronald Lantz, violin, and Laura Kargul, piano, “Victorian Passions”, Sunday, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. Woodfords Congregational Church, 202 Woodford Street, Portland. $22 general public, $20 seniors, free for students and/or 21 and under.

The USM Art Department and galleries will present “Portals: Work by Maine Art Education Association Members” at the USM Art Gallery, 37 College Ave., from Jan. 25 to March 2 (closed for winter break February 22 to 24), Wednesday & Thursday, 12-6 p.m.; Friday-Sunday, 12-4 p.m. Other days and times by appointment. FMI, 780-5008.

CLOSE TO HOME A Spaghetti Supper to benefit the Bonny Eagle Baseball spring trip will be held on Sunday, Feb. 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Standish Town Hall. $8/$5.

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DEATHS Robert Weeks Fuller, 92, May 12, 1924 – Jan 20, 2017, predeceased by his wife, Beverly Edith Barden.

OF INTEREST Join Presumpscot Regional Land Trust for a Helical Solutions in Gorham, ME is Growing! family-friendly Snowshoe Story Walk at Hawkes rd Preserve on February 11 CNC Machinist: 3 shift and Weekend shift at 10 a.m. This program General Production Worker: 2nd shift will be a fun introduc- tion to snowshoeing with We pay great hourly rates + shift differential games and forest explora- & have strong benefits. tion. Snowshoes will be provided. Snowshoeing Please send resume to: recommended for kids [email protected] four years old and older. Free, but space is limited; RSVP is required at https:// www.prlt.org/links/. Pleasant River Properties Inc. Office 207.892.0900 Lakes Region Senior 46 Lotts Drive Center will go to Windham, Me 04062 Southworth Planetarium on Tuesday, Feb. 14. $10 covers the bus and admis- Steven Forrest Hamblen sion. FMI, 892-5904. Broker/Sales Cell 615.400.4818 [email protected]

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Sun-Thurs: 11 am to 11 pm Fri & Sat: 11 am to 12 am Have Mercy on Me Officer stopped a vehicle doing 44 in a 25 mph zone. Operator admitted to speeding but told officer he was late for church. He was given a warning.

Officer stopped a vehicle doing 44 in a 25 Caller complained about the high volume of mph zone. Operator admitted to speeding traffic on County Road. Officer advised this was but told officer he was late for church. He due to construction on Rt. 114 and Rt. 112 but was given a warning. that it was not a police issue. North St. caller reported neighbors chick- Two neighbors on Libby Ave. were having a ens, geese and a rooster were crossing disagreement over some trees that were to be onto her property. cut down. GORHAM HOUSE OF PIZZA Responding to a report of a suspicious Caller reported couple for criminal trespass. person on Hutcherson Drive, officer advised They were waiting in a parking lot for a taxi. 839-2504 caller there was nothing suspicious about They were advised not to wait in the parking lot someone buying a pressure cooker and in the future. regardless of person’s race, person was not buying other things to make a bomb. Gray Road caller received mail not addressed to her that referenced the bible. She was Suspicious person in Park and Ride on advised to put it back in the mailbox and have We serve pizza, pasta, salads, calzones, wraps & more! South St. was spending the night there due postal services return it to sender. to housing issues. Officer responded to New Portland Road for Dingley Spring Road caller wanted police to a dispute between a tow truck driver and the View our site online: www.ghop.me be aware of howling in the area. owner of the vehicle being towed. Husband and wife on Forest Circle had Caller reported someone with a “Jason” mask verbal confrontation while trying to fix a in the middle of Libby Ave. Person was not kitchen faucet. located. Caller reported laptop had been stolen. Caller reported an intoxicated person on Main Like us on Facebook Turned out it was just misplaced. St. who was being rude. Longfellow Road man had questions about O’Brien Drive caller reported he heard his fire laws and playing music in his barn. neighbors yelling. TV was on and couple said everything was fine. 2 State Street Gorham, ME 04038 Officer checked on a male stumbling along on Main St. He was walking home to State Disturbance was reported on New Portland St. Officer ensured he made it home safely. Road. People were animated and talking loudly. Caller reported unknown subjects had arrived Woman told officer she was in pain as she had at her residence for unknown reasons and just had teeth removed. thought they might be intoxicated. They left in an unknown direction. It was unknown if they Suspicious person reported sitting in a car left on foot or in a vehicle. Officer checked the in Main St parking lot with the door open, area. No unknown person was found. was from Old Orchard Beach and was lost.

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14 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | February 9, 2017 | Since 1995 — A FREE, Volunteer-run, Biweekly Community Newspaper CALENDAR CLASSIFIEDS THURSDAY, FEB. 9 SERVICES • Baby & Me (birth-18 months), 9:30-9:50 a.m., Baxter Memorial Library. FMI, 222-1190. CLEANING POSITION sought by local mother and daughter. Every other week avaiable. • Toddler Story Time (18-36 months), 10-10:30 a.m., Baxter Memorial Library. FMI, 222-1190. References available. Call Pat after 2 p.m. 839-6827 • Sewing Group, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Baxter Memorial Library. FMI, 222-1190. TAROT READINGS. $50 per hour, $30 per half hour. Timely advice. Local, ethical SATURDAY, FEB. 11 practitioner. Call Dee at 207-776-1422 • North Gorham Chess Club, North Gorham Public Library, 2 Standish Neck Road, Gorham, 10:15- 11:30 a.m. Drop-in sessions open to players of all ages and skill levels. FMI, MUSIC LESSONS [email protected] or 892-2575. GUITAR LESSONS in a convenient Gorham Village location. All ages and ability levels • Lego Club, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., , Baxter Memorial Library. FMI, 222-1190. welcomed. Call JD 207-653-9056

TUESDAY, FEB. 14 PIANO LESSONS. Experienced, patient teacher. Free trial lesson. Call Peggy at 839-6141. • Happy Valentine’s Day! • After School Board Games with Crossroads Games: Games will be provided or bring your VOICE AND PIANO lessons at my Gorham studio. BA in Music Ed. Call Paul 281-3557. favorite. North Gorham Public Library, 2 Standish Neck Road, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. FMI, 892- [email protected]. 2575 or [email protected]. • Preschool Story Time, 9:30-10:15 a.m., Baxter Memorial Library. FMI, 222-1190. On January 31, the Friends of Baxter Library WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15 Maine Author sponsored a Maine Author Event featur- • Early Release, Gorham Schools ing Kevin Mannix, former weatherman on • Story Time, birth-3 years old, 10-10:30 a.m., North Gorham Public Library. WCSH6, and his wife Linda Rota, a former • Town of Gorham Senior Lunch Program, St. Anne’s Church, Gorham. Opens at 11 a.m. Event at Baxter social worker. Together they wrote a book Lunch served promptly at 12 p.m. $4. FMI, 839-4857. called “Weathering Shame,” in which they • Toddler Story Time (18-36 months), 10-10:30 a.m., Baxter Memorial Library. FMI, 222-1190. share their stories of struggling with stigma • Random Fandom (10-17 years old), 12:30-1:30 p.m., Baxter Memorial Library. FMI, 222-1190. and shame from childhood traumas. They spoke of growing up in dysfunctional families THURSDAY, FEB. 16 involving family alcoholism, mental health • Baby & Me (birth-18 months), 9:30-9:50 a.m., Baxter Memorial Library. FMI, 222-1190. issues, suicide, and depression. As adults, • Toddler Story Time (18-36 months), 10-10:30 a.m., Baxter Memorial Library. FMI, 222-1190. they both came to realize that those experi- • Sewing Group, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Baxter Memorial Library. FMI, 222-1190. ences had influenced their own behaviors and choices. They spoke of the importance of MONDAY, FEB. 20 understanding the effect of these experiences • President’s Day Photo credit Roger Marchand on an individual and the value in seeking help. • Start of February School Vacation

TUESDAY, FEB. 21 • Gorham Lions meeting, Old School House on South Street (Rte. 114), 6:30 p.m. New Full Moon Trek members always welcome. FMI, 298-9182. • Gorham House Itsy Bitsy store, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Gorham House lobby, 50 New Portland Rd. FMI, 839-5757. • Mad Science of Maine at Baxter Memorial Library (grades K-5), 10-11 a.m., RSVP Required. Baxter Memorial Library. FMI, 222-1190.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22 • Story Time, birth-3 years old, 10-10:30 a.m., North Gorham Public Library. • Town of Gorham Senior Lunch Program, St. Anne’s Church, Gorham. Opens at 11 a.m. Lunch served promptly at 12 p.m. $4. FMI, 839-4857. • Winter Meltdown: Create a melty craft! 10-11 a.m., Baxter Memorial Library. FMI, 222-1190. Photo credit Toby Jacobs THURSDAY, FEB. 23 About 50 hardy souls met at Randall Orchards on the evening of January 14 for a full-moon snow- • 3D Snowflake Craft: 1-2 p.m., Baxter Memorial Library. FMI, 222-1190. shoe walk hosted by the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust. Randall Orchards has a nearly 500 acre conservation and agricultural easement held by the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust, which FRIDAY, FEB. 24 ensures that it will always remain as farm and open space. • Last Day of February School Vacation

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