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Volume 19 Number 23 Gorham, Maine December 5, 2013 —Founded 1736—

Celebrating 18 Years—A FREE, volunteer-run, BiWeekly community Newspaper Gorham Grad Wins Miss Maine Title Gorham: Second Best Town in Maine By Gorham Times Staff Higher ratings led to a higher over- growth led to a higher overall score. all score. Nerdwallet noted that Gorham is Nerdwallet.com, a personal finance Can you afford to live there? We the fastest growing community in the and credit card comparison website looked at both median home values in entire state. In the last decade, the pop- launched in 2010, recently evalu- ulation grew by 65.3%. Unemployment ated small towns in Maine and rated in the community is low, 5.1%, more Gorham as the second best town in "We really are a great place to live than two points lower than the state average. Gorham residents have a lot Maine for young families. The site and grow a family and it is nice to noted, “When young families buy a to enjoy with many art events, many of home, they look for more than four have others recognize our schools which are free. Hampden, just outside walls and a nice view. They invest in a of Bangor, was rated number 1. community and all it has to offer, both and overall quality of life.” Town Manager David Cole, in a state- in the local economy and school dis- ment to the Times, said: “The 2010 trict.” As stated on their website, they census showed that Gorham had over- considered several criteria in making each town and ongoing monthly home taken Waterville and was now the 15th their determination: costs, including mortgage payments, largest community in Maine. We grew Does the town have good public real estate taxes, insurance costs, utili- 15.84% between 2000 and 2010 … I schools? We measured schools’ aca- ties, fuel and other bills. Lower costs expect that Gorham will resume its pre- demic performance with ratings led to a higher overall score. vious growth and I believe this article is from GreatSchools. This non-profit Is the town growing and prospering? a good indication of why people want Samantha Dahlborg (GHS '12) was compares a given school’s standard- We assessed a town’s economy by to move to Gorham. We really are a recently crowned Miss Maine 2014 in a ized test scores to the state average looking at average household income great place to live and grow a family pageant held at Marriott Sable Oaks in to obtain a rating on a 1 to 10 scale and income growth over the last and it is nice to have others recognize Portland. In her Twitter page Dahlborg (10 representing the highest score). decade. Higher income and greater our schools and overall quality of life.” wrote, "I had such an amazing night last night. Truly a dream come true." Dahlborg will represent Maine in the Miss USA 2014 pageant scheduled for ‘Tis the Season: next summer. Be a Santa to a Senior By Dede Perkins provide 1.2 million gifts to more than 700,000 seniors. Robie Park Man Arraigned Do you know of a senior citizen in "It's really something to be invited into Gorham or Westbrook who may be for- someone's home, to see them smile as Parade and gotten and alone over the holidays? If so, they open their gift, and to spend a little for Domestic Bill Jenks, owner of Home Instead Senior time talking with them," Jenks said. "It Tree Lighting Care in Gorham invites you to call him to makes all the difference in the world." enroll the senior in this year's "Be a Santa It's easy to get involved. This year, Violence to a Senior" program. the program will have trees in Sebago Ceremony Brewing in Gorham, Blue Seal Feeds in Photos credits Rich Obrey By Sheri Faber Windham, and at the Festival of Trees in To enroll a senior Staff Writer Westbrook. If you'd like to "be a Santa to Pictured on the masthead above: Santa and a senior," remove an ornament printed Photo courtesy of Gorham Police Department in the program or to help Mrs. Claus make their traditional arrival on Jeremy with a senior's first name and gift ideas perhaps the most expensive ride in Gorham, Whynot, 35, of wrap and distribute the gifts, from one of the trees. Purchase one or Ladder One. Limington fled more of the gifts listed and bring the the scene after please call Home Instead ornament and gift back to participating striking his store. Home Instead staff and volunteers former fiancée Senior Care at 839-0441. will collect the unwrapped gifts, wrap with his Jeep them in bags decorated by local Brownie Grand Cherokee troops, and deliver the gifts to the seniors. following a verbal argument on "There are so many great gift pro- Gorham Girl Scout Daisy troop 1937, November 26 at the victim’s grams that make sure kids have a nice with leader Laura Rancourt, made orna- residence on Maple Ridge Road. Christmas. We have a large and growing ments to accompany each gift request as Whynot allegedly was at the foot of population of isolated seniors that we a thank you for the donated gift. the driveway and quickly backed up don't want to forget," Jenks said. "They the driveway striking the woman took care of us, and now it's time for us who fell under the vehicle. She to take care of them." was taken to Maine Medical Center Besides personal referrals, Jenks and released with minor injuries. and his staff are working with social As Santa and Mrs. Claus make their way to An arrest warrant was issued for service agencies and local churches to the Community Center for their audience Whynot charging him with domes- identify seniors who might otherwise with the kids, Tessa Farnham has her photo tic violence and reckless conduct get through the holiday season without taken in front of the newly-lit Christmas with a dangerous weapon. Whynot being acknowledged or receiving a Tree in Robie Park. turned himself in to Gorham Police gift. Since introducing the national pro- Department on December 1 and gram, Be a Santa to a Senior has helped Continued on Page 17 was scheduled for arraignment on December 2. Because this case TREE LIGHTING involves domestic violence and is insidetheTimes a felony, Whynot will have to be CEREMONY 18 Blotter 19 Classified 3 Living 8 School arraigned in front of a judge who Photos & Captions on page 17 will set bail for him. 19 Calendar 17 Community 4 Municipal 11 Sports News From Augusta The Gorham Times asked our three state legislators from Senate District Six, House District 129 and House District 130 to provide us with Times “News from Augusta.” We publish their articles on a rotating basis. The submissions are devoted to updates of legislative and administrative ­­Bringing the News to All of Gorham news, proposed and passed bills and laws, and developments and events that are of interest to and have an impact on Gorham residents. The PO Box 401, 77 South Street Gorham Times reserves the right to edit the submissions and it further reserves the right to reject any submission, in its sole discretion. 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2 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | December 5, 2013 business profile living Cradle Inn Daycare Car Care By Doug Carter By Jackie Francis their own rims, it is much easier to do the Staff Writer spring/fall swap. Breaking the tires down, Goodyear developed the all-season tire mounting and dismounting the tires is in 1977. The idea caught on and other Cradle Inn Daycare, a family-owned hard on the tires and the bead of the tire manufactures made their own all-season childcare provider with preschool can be damaged as well. The initial invest- tires. Today almost every new car is fit- program, has relocated to a larger facil- ment of snow tires and wheels can be ted with all-season tires, and 97% of all ity in Gorham only a half-mile from its costly, but it costs much less to swap the replacement tires are all-season. All-season previous location. After several expan- tires than to dismount and mount them. tires work great on wet and dry pave- sions and thirteen years of operating a Running six months out of the year will ment, but lack traction in snow and ice. daycare out of her Westbrook home, mean they last twice as long also. An All-wheel drive does assist with traction, owner and operator Karen Flannery average tire will run for 30,000 to 50,000 but it does not help while turning or realized it was time for a move. “I miles so you will drive 60,000 to 100,000 stopping. Traction control and the anti- knew I’d outgrown my home daycare miles before you need to buy another lock brake system will assist with these because I was getting more and more tire. Granted there are plenty of road haz- maneuvers, but when the traction is phone calls and having to turn away ards that may disrupt those estimates. decreased it takes more time to bring the requests for childcare. It was now or Checking alignment and making adjust- vehicle under control. The composition never,” explains Flannery of her move ments if needed will help keep the tire of the rubber in a winter tire along with to Gorham. wear even. When alignment is knocked tread design help grip the road in snowy Often told by her daycare parents out of specification, it can cause the tires and icy conditions. The soft rubber com- that they loved the “grandmotherly” to wear on the edges. The rest of the position of a winter tire will also wear feel of Flannery’s home daycare, tire will look fine but the edge will be more on hot summer days so they should Cradle Inn continues to maintain that worn out. Alignment checks once a year not be driven year round. homey atmosphere at 658 Main St., is recommended, although with all the New cars today tend to have tires with Gorham. “I chose this place,” says land mines on our roads, it is not hard to large rims with narrow side walls, which Flannery, “because it has that same knock your suspension out of alignment. is good for handling when road condi- at-home atmosphere that I had in Rotating tires every 7,500 miles will also tions are good, but it can be difficult to my home. I think it’s important for keep them wearing evenly. Any unusual find snow tires in that size. I recommend the parents to feel that warm, lov- tire wear will be picked up while rotating wheel and tire packages for this situa- ing environment when entrusting me Flannery, who now has eighteen tion. Usually this will give you a smaller with their children.” With four grown children in her care, follows Maine’s Continued on Page 5 diameter rim with a tire that has a wider children of her own and six grandchil- Early Childhood Learning Guidelines in side wall so the overall diameter of the dren, Flannery embraces the grandmo- her curriculum. “Children learn confi- Doug Carter is the tire stays the same. These wheel packages therly epithet proudly. dence, self-esteem and communication owner of Carter's Auto have to be ordered for the year, make and Raised in Presque Isle, Flannery skills in a safe, home away from home Service, Inc. He’s been model of your car. The wheel has to fit has an extensive background in early environment,” says Flannery. Infants in the auto service the lug nuts and there must be clearance childhood development. She began and toddlers develop judgment, memo- business since gradu- for the brake components on the vehicle. as an assistant teacher of mildly ry, reasoning, critical thinking and lan- ating from Gorham When winter tires are mounted on handicapped and autistic children in guage skills through age appropriate High School in 1981. Okinawa, Japan while her husband activities. Children experience music was in the Marine Corps. Flannery and movement, story time, family later opened her in-home daycare involvement, sensory activities, outside almost 14 years ago. play and more. In addition to being a fully certi- Flannery encourages parents to fied, state licensed facility, Flannery ask as many questions as they’d like takes pride that Cradle Inn Daycare while looking for quality childcare. offers individualized care to its chil- Licensing, adult-child ratios, cleanli- dren with five full-time and two part- ness, schedules, pricing, meals and time employees. snacks are just a few of the inquiries In addition to newly carpeted and that Flannery is happy to talk about. wooden floors, the freshly painted “We are fully dedicated to making your walls brighten the individual rooms child’s daily stay here as loving and for toddlers and preschoolers to pleasurable as possible,” says Flannery. explore and play. With soothing back- Cradle Inn also provides before and ground music, babies age six weeks after school care. to six months occupy one of two infant rooms; babies six months to 18 Cradle Inn Daycare months occupy the other. Set on two- 658 Main Street, Gorham and-a-half acres of land, the backyard 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. fenced-in area has ample room for chil- (207) 632-9413 dren to play and exercise. [email protected]

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December 5, 2013 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 3 municipal November 12, 2013 Real Estate Transfers July 2013 Location Buyer Seller Price Town Council Report 13 Christopher Road Berthiaume, Tyler Coleman, Jesse & Stacy $202,000 34 Lincoln Street Carrigan, Krista Holloway, Roberta $181,604 36 Ossipee Trail Charron, Judi Gushee, Carl & Zucchi, Carol $208,000 By Robin Somes Robinson, Hartwell against). It was 33 Oakwood Drive Dore, Charles Cool, Linda $246,500 Staff Writer determined that the cost of renovat- 122 Narragansett Street Dulac, Cyrus Singh, Balwant $171,500 12 Rust Road Eckstein, Peter Kaldrovich, Mitchell $249,000 ing, improving and equipping the 3 Veranda Drive Federal Home Loan Mortgage towle, Stephen & Bethany $191,443 At the first Town Council meeting building, whose future use has not 63 Brackett Road Ferrigan, Brian Ustaris, Conrad & Rosielyn $219,000 after the November election, acting yet been decided, could exceed the 8 Bridle Path Way gardner, James Besanko, Richard & Carol $350,000 139 Spiller Road goodine, Luke Daggett, Charlene $215,500 Town Clerk Jennifer Elliott swore in $500,000 approved by the voters in 121 Cressey Road Hickey, Neal Watson Family Trust $170,000 the newly-elected councilors Bruce the November 2012. 29 Mitchell Hill Road Holden, Mary Phinney, Edwin & Freda $140,000 Roullard, Benjamin Hartwell and In other business, the Council 15 Wolf River Run kemp, Phillip Murray, Barbara $339,900 9 Hope Drive Krouse, John Apt, Kelly & Kevin $215,000 Matthew Robinson. The Council voted: 67 Line Road McGough, Blainor Carver, Meredith $185,000 unanimously elected Michael 7-0 to approve a request from 411 Main Street orris Properties, LLC Mageles, William $75,000 Phinney as chair and Shonn Moulton the Gorham Parks and Conservation 4 Clara Mae’s Way risbara, Jessica Natural Resources Extraction Inc. $255,000 57 Underhill Drive rivard, Scott Vail, Peter & Diana $335,000 as vice-chair of the Town Council Commission to apply for a $14,000 10 Parker Hill Road robinson, Amanda Bennett, Richard & Batista, Jorge $142,500 for the 2013-2014 year. The Council Recreation Trail Grant from the 25 Lombard Street robinson, Jeffrey Auger, Gary & Tomi $216,000 also appointed the following com- State of Maine Department of 74 Quincy Drive Shu Kin So, Stephanie Delorme, Gary & Carmella $328,000 97 State Street Speed, Andrew Chalmers, Rae $217,000 mittees: Conservation with a 20% or $2,820 178 North Gorham Road Stacey, Delbert Noble, Albert $175,000 Finance Committee: Councilors local match from the town to be 16 Cider Mill Lane Szafranski, Jessica Beaumont, Richard $298,000 Suzanne Phillips, Moulton and provided by a combination of 16 Norway Road tilton, Scott Andreason, Mark & Karen $316,000 152 State Street ustaris, Conrad John Peters LLC $259,900 Roullard Parks and Conservation members 51 Sydney’s Way Wentworth, Daryl Burke, Diana $373,000 Ordinance Committee: Councilors time, volunteer work, Planning Sherrie Benner, Robinson and Department staff time and assis- Hartwell tance from the Public Works Appointments/Personnel Department, for a grant to recon- August 2013 Committee: Councilors Moulton, struct and improve the Tannery Real Estate Transfers Hartwell, Robinson Brook and Claire Drew trail system. Location Buyer Seller Price Economic Development/ 7-0 to ask the Ordinance 55 South Street adams, Paul Quinlan, Ellen $200,000 Capital Improvements Committee: Committee to evaluate the intersec- 28 Clay Road Amik Properties, LLC goode, Timothy $90,000 1 Lacey’s Way Carey, Mark Risbara Brothers Co. $246,900 Councilors Benner, Phillips, tion of Railroad Ave. and Mechanic 47 Solomon Drive Coleman, Jesse & Stacy roberts, Richard & Kennedy, Carol $275,000 Roullard St. to determine the need for more 272 Flaggy Meadow Road Cook, Matthew Wentworth, Darryl & Kristin $333,000 Representative to the Greater traffic regulations to enhance safety. 59 County Road Debie, Joanna Caouette, Leo $259,000 Portland Council of Governments: 7-0 to accept the recommenda- 22 Great Falls Road Fasulo, Mark Scott, Corey & Tapley, Megan $251,000 Councilors Roullard, Robinson tion of the Ordinance Committee 7 Wagner Farm Road Fernandez, Anthony Cook, Matthew & Stephanie $243,000 28 Maryann Drive Fitzpatrick, Matthew Hawkes, Richard $212,900 Representative Ecomaine: Town that staff cease investing time and 23 Clearview Drive goldman, Michelle Hanselman, Joanna $245,000 Manager Cole resources into developing a contract 39 Jennifer Way Hebert, Jason Juday, Mark & Jennifer $254,000 PACS Representative: Town zone for a proposed residential sub- 473 Libby Avenue Hurteau, Nathaniel Irish, Reginald Sr. $33,000 Manager Cole division on South Street to incorpo- 60 Gordon Farns Road John Peters, LLC Peters, John $78,000 Representative to Jetport Noise rate the principles of greater residen- 35 Town Common kaufman, Christopher anable, David & Isobel $335,000 89 Wagner Farms Road kaul, Steven Floyd, Eric & Brianna $284,900 Abatement: Councilor Benner tial density and the extension of the 25 Lawn Avenue Lalumiere, Scott Tevault, Louise $125,000 Town Manager David Cole stated sewer system down South Street. 42 Narragansett Street Mcinnis, Maria Ferland, Jonathan & Farwell, Denise $192,500 that the $1.4 million dollar bond 7-0 to renew the liquor license of 6 Harriman Way Morganelli, Peter Mathieu, Thomas & Marcia $380,000 issued was granted to Raymond Sebago Brewing Company. 112 Dingley Spring Road Murphy, James B.I.G. Properties, Inc. $163,700 James, one of three bidders. The 7-0 to renew the liquor license of 15 Fieldcrest Drive pasquerillo, Charles pelkey, Mark & Donna $336,250 11 Old Dynamite Way pelkey, Mark Crossing at Tannery Brook $270,000 interest rate for the bond is 3.148%. Gorham House of Pizza. 218 Burnham Road peters & Co. LLC Cates, Paula $63,500 A proposal from Great Falls 4-3 (Hartwell, Roullard, Benner) 19 Town Common peters & Co. LLC Gorham Village Green, LLC $130,000 Construction to make improve- to approve the contract zone 21 Town Common peters & Co. LLC Gorham Village Green, LLC $130,000 ments to the former Little Falls requested by Anthony Kourinos for 18 Green Street pillsbury, Evan Kilroy, William $211,000 School failed to pass in the 1-6 vote a 2.8-acre parcel located on County 3 Heather Way rappleyea, Jean Berquist, Jean $239,200 63 Running Springs Road rossetta, Steven McVane, James $262,000 (Councilor Phillips for; Councilors Road near the route 22/114 inter- 17 Settler’s Way turcotte, Jill MacKenzie, John & Deborah $336,000 Phinney, Roullard, Benner, Moulton, section. 9 Norway Road Wise, Elizabeth Martin, Beverly $306,000 35 Clearview Drive Woods, Brian Kaufman, Sara $339,000 Complete meeting minutes are available at: www.gorham-me.org.

4 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | December 5, 2013 Celebrate New Year’s Annual Fundraiser Turned Trivia Bee By Kristin Wentworth are rather competitive), the competition President, Gorham came down to the Gorham Middle School Eve in Gorham! Education Foundation team, Cite Your Source (the Creative Child and Adult Arts Center), and You The fourth annual fall fundraiser for Have NO Clue. In the end, team You The evening events will begin at 5 Gorham Educational Foundation (GEF) Have NO Clue, consisting of Colleen WHAT: New Year Gorham p.m. with a spaghetti dinner at First was held November 16 at Odd Fellows Parish Church, and it will end with the Hall. This year, GEF changed the format McGarvey, Tara Sommers, Anna Holm, WHO: Everyone traditional fireworks display at 10 p.m. from a spelling bee, which has been used Weston Sommers, and Mark Fisher, came out on top and took home the trophy. WHEN: Tuesday, December 31st at Gorham High School. for the past three years, to a trivia bee, GEF is a local, non-profit, volunteer-run Fun begins at 12noon “It’s important for us to seek new art- and a record fifteen teams came out to ists to keep our entertainment fresh and compete in the event. Over 150 people organization that raises money for pro- grams and projects that educators want to WHERE: USM (on College Avenue at the fun,” said Virginia Wilder Cross, chair attendanded--the biggest turnout yet for a put in place to expand on the basic cur- foot of the sledding hill) of New Year Gorham. “This year we are GEF event. pleased to feature several local artists The Trivia Bee was hosted by local riculum, promote student leadership, or – some new and some back by popu- comic and GEF board member, Brian to enhance excellence in teaching. Since lar request – all top-notch entertainers Brinegar. Three other local comics, Bill 2006, GEF has granted over $40,000 to By Joshua Wolfe who will certainly make our celebration Gray, Paul Hunt, and Cloud Morris, joined Gorham teachers for equipment, sup- Executive Director especially exciting!” New this year is in the fun to help entertain the crowd. plies, fieldtrips, technology, training, and the Maine Marimba Ensemble that will Other attractions during the event includ- the like, which meets the core goals of Whether you like choral music, com- entertain us with the exciting sounds ed an 85 item silent auction with items the organization. edy, marimba music, juggling, magic, of the marimba. They involve the audi- donated from local businesses, appetizers The Trivia Bee this year netted $11,000 good food, fiddlers, face painting, snow ence in their performance, so everyone provided by local chef Mo Terry, and a for GEF to use for grants to Gorham sculptures, ice skating, science, a hay- should come ready to be part of the act. cash bar provided by Aramark. Teams teachers. GEF wishes to thank to their ride, dancing, or fireworks…New Year “Volunteer opportunities are still included groups from local businesses, many volunteers, local supporters and Gorham offers all of that and more. available,” according to Andrew neighborhoods, and groups of friends, as sponsors (IDEXX, Dodge Oil, Wex, The fun begins at noon with a McLean who helps coordinate the vol- well as several school teams. Gorham Savings Bank, Rep. Andrew snow-sculpting contest that will take unteers for New Year Gorham. “Most After many nail-biting rounds of trivia, McLean, Kyle Bailey, POGO Realty, place until 4 p.m. at USM (on College volunteers work about an hour on New and a tense few minutes of having money KeyBank, Moody’s Collision Center, and Avenue at the foot of the sledding Year’s Eve and they all receive a com- from each of the two Gorham High Nappi Distributors). hill). The sculptures will be judged at plimentary admission button for their School teams thrown at the stage in an To learn more about the work of GEF, 4 p.m., and winners will be named just time. If you are interested in volunteer- attempt to end with more points than the visit, www.gorhamef.org, like them on before the fireworks. ing, call Joshua Wolfe at 409-7361.” other (evidently our High School teachers Facebook, or email [email protected]. “The snow sculpting is open to “We are extremely fortunate to individuals, families, and groups have strong community support for that pre-register to reserve a “plop” our event,” Joshua continued, “Local of snow for sculpting,” said Cindy businesses and individuals contrib- Hazelton, Gorham Rec. Department uted generously to sponsor much of Director. “There is no cost to register, our entertainment, which allowed us but we need to know how many peo- to keep the cost of admission afford- ple plan to enter the contest, so we able for all.” can make sure we arrange for enough Individual buttons cost $5, and snow. We are working with Mother family packages for $20 are available Nature on that. at the Gorham Rec. Dept. through “We are pleased to partner with USM December 30th. There is a nominal this year – as they will not only provide additional charge for the spaghetti din- an excellent venue for snow sculpting, ner – those proceeds will benefit the but also for family ice skating, which missions project planned by the First will be available from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Parish Church Youth Group. Complete at the beautiful ice skating arena,” said schedules and buttons are available Joshua Wolfe, Executive Director for at: Hannaford-Gorham, Casco Federal New Year Gorham. The skating admis- Credit Union, and the Gorham Rec. sion is free for people with New Year Dept. You can also access information Gorham buttons. at www.newyeargorham.org. Team You Have NO Clue wins the trophy at the GEF Trivia Bee. Pictured from left to right: Colleen McGarvey, Anna Holm, Tara Sommers, Weston Sommers, Mark Fisher, and the host, Brian Brinegar. Please help us fill Santa’s sack with Books for Christmas. 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December 5, 2013 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 5 Arsons at Group Homes

By Noah Miner due to lease violations when the fire Staff Writer happened. He is still pursuing them for unresolved financial liabilities not According to Fire Chief Lefebvre, associated with the fire. there have been two confirmed cases The Green Street fire was set by of arson in Granite Bay Care group one of the residents, Jeremy Crouse. homes within Gorham in the last 18 According to Chief Shepard, Crouse months. In February 2013, a home at was convicted of arson in March of this 16 Shaws Mill Road, owned by James year. He was sentenced to two years Papi, sustained $1,000 in damages. imprisonment with all but 190 days sus- Another at 7 Green Street was heavily pended and two years of probation. damaged in August 2012. In addition Maine Department of Health and to the arson fires, in November 2012 Human Services (DHHS) representa- a suspicious fire occurred at a Granite tive Gary Wolcott described the use Bay Care home owned by John of the community-based services Photo credit Nick Portlock Pompeo at 228 Church Hill Road in model, commonly known as group Buxton. The home was a total loss. homes, as residences where people Chief Lefebvre stated, “Group who are unable to care for themselves homes with two beds or less are con- receive the care they need. There are This Green Street property, once a group home heavily damaged by arson, is now a sidered single family homes and we three categories under this program: newly renovated single family home. can’t inspect them unless there is an Individuals with intellectual disabili- incident.” Group homes with more ties due to brain injury, autism, and than two beds are inspected for life elder care; children in foster care; and have a high school diploma and be at and community service providers safety compliance. Chief Lefebvre individuals with substance abuse and least 18 years old. through performance outcome mea- estimates there are about five group mental health issues. Granite Bay Care is one of several sures in its contracts.” homes in Gorham. The term “group home” is used care providers for DHHS. According Any information pertaining to the The former group home at 7 to describe homes with four or more to Wolcott, Granite Bay Care oper- DHHS investigation about the fires Green Street that was heavily dam- people, whereas “family home” is ates 43 homes in the state and in Gorham is not public due to the aged by fire has since been rebuilt. used to describe homes with three received 11 million dollars in state privacy rights of the Granite Bay Care The reconstruction cost $373,000, or fewer people. The larger group and federal funding last fiscal year. clients. Granite Bay Care is a private which included demolition of the homes are licensed by the DHHS Furthermore, under the conditions for profit company and its accounts interior and several code-required Division of Licensing and Regulatory of federal funding requirements, the are not public. upgrades. “The house was rebuilt Services and are inspected annu- state must do business with any will- Although the Gorham Town into the existing frame,” said prop- ally. Smaller family homes do not fall ing qualified provider. Council is aware of the situation, erty owner Nick Portlock, who was under the same regulatory require- In response to Granite Bay Care’s nothing is currently on the agenda grateful to maintain some of the his- ment that the larger homes do. Larger performance, Wolcott stated, “[The] or in the pipeline to regulate these torical integrity of the building during homes also have more stringent staff DHHS is fully informed of the situa- homes locally. the reconstruction. requirements than the smaller ones. tion and actively engaging in work- If anyone has reasonable suspicion Portlock is renting the home, but Hiring requirements in the family ing out these issues.” He added, that an individual in a group home is not to Granite Bay Care. He was con- homes are dependent on client needs, “DHHS is working to improve the being abused or exploited, call the sidering evicting Granite Bay Care but, at minimum, caregivers must standards of care for small home DHHS hotline at (800) 624-8404. Costello Sports Complex History

By Cindy and Patrick O’Shea women and a fourth grade teacher Melissa was a prominent state and on the foundation of ethics, courte- in the University’s laboratory school national leader in teacher education. sy, compassion, and hard work they As you drive into the University in the fall of 1953. That same fall, While noteworthy and numerous, established at USM. of Southern Maine campus from Doc was hired as an instructor of a list of Doc and Melissa’s profes- Doc Costello died at the age of Fort Hill Road you see the Costello health and physical education and sional accomplishments are impres- 79 on April 7, 2008 and Melissa on Sports Complex. It consists of an assistant coach of the men’s bas- sive, but not how they are remem- June 29, 2013 at the age of 81. Olympic size hockey rink, basketball ketball and baseball teams. After a bered by those who knew them. As stadium, field house, and fitness proper courtship, they married and Al Bean, the current USM Athletic center. Perhaps you have attended dedicated the next 37 years of their Director, said, “They were very an event or used the Fitness Center. lives to the University and the stu- much about people.” Having no If you have ever wondered for dents they taught. They both retired children of their own, the Costello’s Happy whom the Complex is named, it in 1990. Melissa retired as professor often quietly and anonymously pro- is named in honor of Dr. Richard emerita of education and Doc as vided for students. A new pair of “Doc” Costello and Melissa Costello. director emeritus of intercollegiate shoes might show up in a locker or Holidays, Both were accomplished and athletics. Both were nationally rec- tuition for a semester might have beloved professors at USM. ognized in their fields. Doc remains been paid in name of a scholarship. Melissa Costello came to USM, the only coach in the history of the Their true legacy is the number of Gorham! then called Gorham State Teacher’s NCAA to win 200 games in both teachers, coaches, and business peo- men’s and women’s basketball. ple they mentored who are carrying College, as an assistant dean of In order to celebrate

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6 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | December 5, 2013 New Director of Gorham Business Exchange

Leigh-Paige Smith was recently appointed executive director of the Gorham Business Exchange (GBE). Smith grew up in North Carolina, but moved to Gorham 19 years ago with her daughter, Elizabeth. She married Owen Smith and worked as an Executive Assistant for IDEXX Laboratories until she had her second child, Owen. For the next two years, Photo credit Janice Drew she helped to get a charter airline ser- vice “off the ground”, but decided the most important job for her was to stay home with her children after the birth of her third child, Kendall. wonderful job of driving this organiza- During her years at home, she tion over the past five years to build was heavily involved in volunteering unity between business owners and for the Gorham schools, The Dream the community,” states Smith. Factory of Maine, her church and as The Gorham Business Exchange a children’s leader for Bible Study Mission Statement is about “promot- Fellowship. Once her children were ing business in Gorham and business in elementary school, she ventured involvement in the community.” back out into the workplace and Smith is excited to begin developing has enjoyed working at Berry Law relationships with local business own- P.A. in Gorham for the past five ers to learn how the Gorham Business years. When Smith heard about the Exchange can help them thrive, not opening at the GBE, she jumped at only in their own business but in mak- the opportunity to become more ing Gorham a better community in involved in her community. which to work and play. Smith believes her greatest strengths are developing relation- ships and team build- ing, which she hopes will serve her well in her new role. But she is realizing very quick- ly what big shoes she has to fill replacing Dede Perkins, the pre- vious executive direc- tor. “Dede has done a

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December 5, 2013 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 7 school November 13, 2013 Gorham High School First Quarter Honor Roll 2013-14

Grade 9 – High Honors Miles Obrey Cameron Tracy Michaela Williams Gorham School Committee Mary Adams Padraic Owens Alyda Twilley Andrew York Avery Arena Marina Pappalardo Nicole Walls Sally Aube Audrey Perreault Association assemblage. Sharp, who Connor White Grade 12 – High Honors By Robin Somes Katherine Bennett Kent Piazzola Lindsey Wilcox Emily Berrill Staff Writer serves on the Association’s Executive Kathryn Bertin Emma Pierce Nicholas Wilson Thomas Bradshaw Committee, noted that the focus of Delaney Burns Maeve Pitman Tyler Carroll In their first meeting since the the report was “on the continuing Dean Carrier Lauren Poirier Grade 11– High Honors Griffin Courtney elections, the School Committee wel- saga of the financial challenges faced Kathryn Christianson Haley Poitras Douglas Beahm April Cummings Alyssa Dolley Tyler Richman comed new members Kyle Bailey and by the State of Maine.” Sharp pointed Megan Bennett Meghan Cushing John Doyle. Dennis Libby was appoint- Kara Ellsmore Brady Rioux Kristin Benson Emily DeLuca out that given the state’s $74 mil- Travis Emerson Julia Roy Christian Daigle Sophia Dobben ed Chair of the Committee with a 7-0 lion deficit, FY2015’s budget would Ryan Firmin Caroline Smith John Ennis Tyler Eldridge vote and Darryl Wright was unani- present a greater challenge than this Abigail Flint Nathanael Smith Gregory Farrington Sadie Guimond mously elected Co-Chair. Libby subse- year’s budget had. Rosen had sug- Brooke Hall Molly Sposato Isabelle Grant Narissa Kourinos Emily Hayward Raymond St. Cyr quently announced the Sub-Committee gested that the General Purpose Aid Elizabeth Kane Hannah Leclair assignments. Sophia Hendrix Cameron Stevens Emily Lewis Matthew Leclair (GPA) given to Maine school districts Brandon Howard Dorothy Stickney Emily Peterson Kevin Lombard Finance Committee: Darryl Wright- this past June be used to mitigate the Sarah Jackson Alexandra Stresser Julie Pike Jason Meuse Chair, Tim Burns, Dennis Libby budget challenges due to the state’s Whitney King Connor Sweatt Margaret Shields Kelsey Mitchell Personnel: Sara Nelson-Chair, deficit. For Gorham, the GPA amount Diana Kolb Erica Thibeault Abigail Sladen Heather Nystrom Carli Labrecque Hallie Thomas Wright, Kyle Bailey was $9.4 million. Stated Sharp, “It’s Timothy Sposato Francesco Pappalardo Policy: Kathy Garrard-Chair, Sara Allison LaFerriere Amanda Thompson Ashley Woodbury Joshua Slater another year of challenges and I think Justin Laughlin Justin Thompson Jacqueline Turner Nelson, John Doyle we’re pretty used to this … so far I Hannah LeBlanc Samuel Trautman Grade 11 – Honors Laura Turner Kyle Bailey assumed the position think that with the support of the Kaylea Lundin Evelyn Turnbaugh Ashley Aceto Melissa Walls of Vocational Education Advisory School Committee and the people Thomas Macomber Jenna Marie Webster Hyunmin Bae Samuel Martel Cameron Wright Committee Representative for the who work in this district and most Megan Baker Grade 12 – Honors School Committee. The Advisory Thomas Matthews Marc Yankowsky Anna Barr Rebecca Amell importantly with the support of the Taylor Nygren Alex York Ryan Bertin Gabrielle Bagala Committee involves the Westbrook voters of Gorham, we’ve been able Ethan Orach Krista Boylen Jordan Ball Vocational Regional School (WRVC) to navigate our way through these Athena Pappalardo Grade 10 – High Honors Sarah Buotte William Beland and PATHS (Portland Arts and Kyle Peoples Kayleigh Bettencourt GraceAnn Burns Rachel Blattstein incredibly troubled waters.” Nicole Brunet Olivia Puopolo Benjamin Bradshaw Brooke Caron Technology High School). Kathy Hamblen, Assistant Director Tucker Buteau Samuel Roussel Alexander Candelmo Michael Chapin In his monthly report, Lauren Carter of Instructional Support, provided a Emma Smith Rebecca Cupps Carley Chapman Superintendent Ted Sharp reported Michael Chin review of the Kindergarten Jumpstart Samuella Spurr Coleman Dowdle Emma Christakis Jeremy Collett on a recent meeting between faculty program. This is a summer program Karen Stemm Mia Kaufman Mackenzie Collins Molly Creeden at Gorham High School and five mem- that entails staff teaching children let- Blake Wallace Emma Niles Sage Collins Patrick Crocker Dylan Weeks Taylor Perkins bers of the Business Roundtable that ter names and sounds and exposing Mariah Cranston Morgan Cushing included Becky Winslow of Gorham Heather Woodbury Calvin Riiska Kaitlyn Curley Kelsey Cushman them to literature. This was the third Emily Yager Anna Smith Megan Demers Thomas Dahlborg Savings Bank, Demetria Chadbourne summer for the program, based on one Molly vanLuling Margaret Donohue Kiara Day of Demetria’s Team Real Estate, Shawn piloted in Unity, Maine. Children who Grade 9 – Honors River Dunn Samantha Doughty Moody of Moody’s Collision Centers, Anne Acker-Wolfhagen Grade 10 – Honors Erika Dvilinsky Bailey Drouin have gone through the program are Molly Dufour Elsa Alexandrin Diana Albanese William Dyment Mike Wing of USM and Michelle showing more advanced social skills, Caleb Dunlap Jordan Allen Erik Andreasen Reagan Emerson Belhumeur of Gorham House. Sharp Megan Dunlap comfort with learning and the learn- Katherine Andrews Nadia Barry Kevin Frazier explained that this marks “the begin- William Emerson ing environment and ultimately a more Kelly Aube Matthew Beahm Griffin Germond Aaron Erickson ning of conversations with our staff successful kindergarten experience. Georgia Baber Christopher Beland Leeanna Gray Charlotte Feinberg about the world of work so that we In other action, the School Trystan Bates Thomas Bernier Morgan Hager-Perry Heather Fields Jake Bear Tyler Bernier can make even better connections Committee approved the following Abigail Hamilton Joseph Fortin II between the work of our students and Grace Berks Kailyn Bowie Nathan Harvey Olivia Garland policies that were recently modi- Madison Bickford Emily Bragg Caitlyn Hawxwell Gabrielle Garson staff and the work that’s expected for fied: Referral/Pre-Referral (IHBAA), Morgan Brown Thomas Brent Erika Heddesheimer Caleb Goodall them in careers, college, military, etc.” Child Find (IHBAC), and the Use Lucas Bryant Kyle Briggs Benjamin Hincher Chloe Gray In an update of the state of finan- Riley Campbell Hailey Bryant Matthew Hooker Johnathan Hamlin of Physical Restraint and Seclusion Kacey Hamlin Lindsey Caron Stephen Burns Katherine Hopkins cial affairs, Sharp commented on (JKAA). All three revised policies Ashley Keating Jamie Carter Mallory Campbell Cole Houghton a report by former State Senator Karen Knight were approved 7-0. Nariah Cavarretta Robert Campbell Andrew Johnson Eric Komulainen Richard Rosen, now in the Office of Nikoles Charron Policies are available on the Gorham Sydney Caron Evan Johnson Joseph Lambert Policy and Management, addressed School District website: www.gorham- Seth Cook Bryan Conover Maxwell Johnson Charlene Landry to a recent State Superintendent schools.org. Tony Cooper Nicole Couillard Aliza Jordan Abigail LaPorte Moira Corbett Sara Darling Jessica Labrecque Paige Lara Cameron Coro Taylor Day Logan Letourneau Jesse Leavitt Jenna Cowan Renee Deering Natasha Libby Jonathan Legere Kristen Curley Bregan DeLeon Sarah Logan Paige Lemieux Jordan Currier Madeleine DeWitt Sean Luce Gabrielle Libby Haylee Dahlborg Sierra Doyle Zoe Mattingly Hannah Linscott Rebecca Lord Brandon Desjardin Cody Elliott Jeffrey McNally Sarah Lyons Noelle DiBiase Eleanor Feinberg Brendan Mercier Joseph Martin Kara Doane Isabella Griffin Alexis Miller Matthew Melton Logan Drouin Dane Heckathorn Nicholas Miller Jenessa Meserve Drew Eid Maeghan Higgins Zachary Mills Timothy Meuse Emily Esposito Cady Houghton Blanca Monsen Johnathan Miller Erin Esty Madison Keating Sarah Norton Megan Miller Jackson Fotter Branden Kuusela Olivia Owens Carmen Ndayisaba Bennett Gasowski Cassidy Landry Thomas Pequinot Shannon Nee Jordan Gaudreau Thomas Leach Sarah Plourde Jacob Nelson Sean Glasgow Nikolas Lieberum Kiana Plumer Delaney Patten-Harris Mia Guimond Spencer Linscott Jenell Porter Haley Perkins Sydney Prindle Grant Hamblen Matthew McCarty Mikayla Richman Jessica Rexrode Ryan Hamblen Jordanne Mercier Nathan Roberts Jillian Robbins Cameron Holmes Molly Merrifield Alicia Robinson Courtney Roberts Madeline Joyal-Myers Zachary Meyers Mitchell Rossignol Samantha Robinson Jamie Juskiewicz Chatham Mills Spencer Ruda Alyssa Sands Allison King Joseph Moutinho Eden Runyon-Baruch Joseph Sauvageau Jason Komulainen Nathaniel Nadeau Isaac Salpietra Rona Sayed Jack Lamont Jason Nagy Evan Scott Zachary Schmidt Carter Landry Madison Ochse Charlotte Smith Victoria Small Eric Lane Marlo Pappalardo Julia Smith Timothy Smith Elizabeth Lemieux Robert Pellerin Andrea Stemm Hannah Southard Narissa Libby Madison Poulin Katherine Stickney Rozada Spiers Theodore Lockman Dylan Rogers Thomas Susi Lauren Stiles Lydia Story Sarah Lorello Dayna Shaw Nicholas Thibeault Katie Tucker Keegan Luce Jesse Southard Benjamin Thompson Dylan Turner Kayley Mason Ciara Stillson Meagan Thomsen Nickolas Van Joolen Fiona Nee Sydney Stultz Kenneth Tuttle Jared Wood Emily O’Donnell Colby Sturgis Kerianne Vaughan Collin Young James O’Keefe-Neal Maeve Terry Jordan Ward Michael Zagorianakos

8 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | December 5, 2013 Gorham Middle School First Quarter Honor Roll 2013-14

Grade 6 – High Honors Abigail Miller Jayden Gaudreau Grade 8 – Honors Daniel Bachner Caralin Mills Avery Germond Asal Bahmani Carson Battaglia Sophia Minchev Nora Gibbs Wilder Baldwin Celia Begonia Cameron Myles Jensyn Giroux Clayton Bassingthwaite Elizabeth Blanchard Jillian Nichols Trevor Gray Tarquin Bates Laura Bolduc Lindsey Nygren Caroline Gross Caitlyn Beaulieu Anthony Booth Timothy O’Brien Brinn Hall Hannah Beliveau Westley Brinegar Kyle Ouillette Jeremy Harris Benjamin Bellantoni Emma Callahan Aidan Owens Mackenzie Holmes Vanessa Berrill Evan Chambers Emma Owens Emaly Howard Hayley Bickford Jack Collins Marin Perry Riley Jerome Lindsey Boylen Julie Cooper Zachary Pierce Spencer Keating Nolan Brown Samuel Coro Ava Pitman Elisabeth King Caitlin Callahan Charlotte Dean Lauren Preis Evelyn Kitchen Anthony Chase Lydia Drew Glenn Redegeld Michael Knight Meaghan Couillard Madison Firmin Meghan Reidy Libby Knudsen Emma Cousins Lauren Green Ryan Reno Isabelle Kolb Courtney Cushing Maeve Higgins Peter Richards Calvin Lane Claudia Daigle Noah Jalbert Margaret Rimkunas Ella LeBlanc Michaela Desrosier Elyssa Johnson Jackson Robbins Abigail Leonard Grace DeWitt Aaron Jones Tyler Rollins Thomas Light Maleek Dias Brady King Kendall Smith Griffin Lord David Drew Emma Linkiewicz Benjamin Smith Dominic Lorello Jessica Dusseault Nolan McCullough Ursula Steiner Hannah Lowell Holden Edwards Stefanie Meacham Javin Stickney Lydia McCrillis Benjamin Eichner Ethan Mercier Nickolas Strout Haley McCullough Emily Emmons Peyton Morton Luke Tarbox Olivia Miller Lyndsey Estes Anna Nault Nicholas Titcomb Kevin Mollison Gabriella Fisher Abigail O’Brien Katrina Tugman Gretchen Muehle Mia Gallant Samuel Orlando Gavin Valente Margaret Munkacsi Olivia Garand Andrew Rent Lydia Valentine Kathryn Nason Emily Goriss Seth Richardson Jack VanZandt Alexander O’Connor Brooke Greatorex Kailyn Robie Kacie Walton Chase Olin Jacob Guerrette Gianna Romatis Isabelle Wareham Tyler Pelletier Ahmed Hameed Camden Sawyer Alana Weed Vipul Periwal Sawyer Hanscome Veronica Steiner Bodhi Wilkins Jordan Perkins Andrew Harjula Julia Sturgis Jade Wu Grace Perron Jeremy Harmon Madisen Sweatt Jacob Zelmanow Samuel Pocock Maxwell Harvey Samuel Waggoner Anna Rathbun Rachel Hooker Monica Willey Grade 7 – High Honors Monroe Reeder Baylee Howlett Quinn Young Isis Adams Jacob Roberts Christian Hubbard Maggy Aube Samantha Robichaud Olivia Ionta Grade 6 – Honors Kyren Bettencourt Samantha Rockwell Kaitlyn Jodoin Grace Andrews Brandon Cummings Callie Russell Phoebe Johnston Joshua Ball Brittany Desjardin Asma Sayed Ryan Kaczmarek Nicholas Batchelder Jacob Dupuis Leah Scontras Haley Keeffe Colby Bedell Abigail Enck Emma Shields Kyle King Chevelle Berthiaume Michael Evans Hallie Shiers Stephen Klatt Jonah Bird Riley Ferrigan Riley Sills Karalyn Kutzer Patrick Bishop Emma Forgues Jacob Sladen Noah Lambert Jordan Bretton Trevor Gava Dawson Smith Elise LaSalle Rebecca Brunner Maryam Hameed Cameron St. Cyr Shelby Leach Jessica Burgess Joshua Hayward Mariah Stout Hannah Libby Lucia Burke Autumn Heil Ian Stultz Grace McGouldrick Haley Burns Kasey Jiang Ethan Stump Jonathan Messer Neila Cairnduff Evelin Kasjanov Evangelia Suleiman Jacob Miller Haley Caron Kate Larkin Logan Swift Sean Miller Margaret Caruso Kathryn Lundin McKayla Taft Carlos Monsen Lane Charlton Cooper Lyons Grace Terry Haylie Morris Rowan Connor-McCoy Isaac Martel Payton Thorpe Camryn Morton Samuel Coro Matilda McColl Abigail Tillman Emily Murray Samuel Cousins Harris Milliken Jayde Trafton Lauren Nagy Kasey Cummings Libby Mitchell Brenden Waterman Emelia Nejezchleba Garrett Devoe Hailey Morrill Ethan White Harrison Nijkamp Faith Dillon Benjamin Nault Bryce Womack Jack Niles Hannah Dimick Thomas Nelson Brooke Woodbury Ryan Norris William DiPietrantonio Katherine O’Donnell Melanie Wright Mathew Norton Mackenzie Dix Olivia Paruk Bruce Wyatt Tommi O’Neil 39 School Street, Gorham Meredith Donisi Alice Riiska William Zidle Alexa Perkins Times: M-F 6:30a.m. to 5:30p.m. Connor Donnelly Colette Romatis Deidra Perreault Ryan Doughty Simon Roussel Grade 8 – High Honors James Plante Newly Owned and Operated Jeremy Duncan Andrew Sharp Jessica Bennett Emily Prindle 20 years of Daycare/Preschool experience Brian Edwards Sara Slager Emily Chapin Delia Puopolo Raechel Edwards Caelyn Smith Llayna Charest Maia Puopolo Ryan Farr Daniel Spiller Brianna Crockett Brittney Reed ST Tyler Farris Sarah Stevens Bennett Donohue Lucas Roop 1 WEEK FREE TO Ryan Gaudreau Sarah Walker Aaron Farr Bridget Rossignol ST Hayden Gunn Erin Wentworth Meadow Fortier Madeline Rossignol 1 TIME ENROLLEES Kyle Hamblen Alexis Fotter Isabella Sawyer Jacqueline Hamilton Grade 7 – Honors Kate Gilbert Asma Sayed Newly Renovated Facility • Center of Gorham Square Joseph Hansen Lauren Barden Saoirse Herlihy Tyler Seger Beautiful, bright and large classrooms • Fully Trained Staff Charles Hubbard Tyler Bergeron Garrett Higgins Alexis Shaw Accepting ages 6 weeks to 12 years old Kyle Hulit Aaliyah Biamby Madison Hincher Alexis Shepard Age appropriate curriculum from infant to preschool Erin Hume Kevin Blake Tanja Kasjanov Justin Shiplett-Kilburn Paige Hume Peter Boswell Grace Libby Anna Slager After School Program Available • Healthy snack, Milk & Juice provided Nolan Irish Courtney Brent Sierra Lumbert Anna Smith Katarina Jenkins Zackory Brown-Davis Zachery McGouldrick Owen Smith III — TOURS AVAILABLE DAILY— Sarah Juskiewicz Mackenzie Buteau Benjamin Nelson Isabella Solari Iris Kitchen Jacob Cook Alexander Ousback Noah St. Peter-Halstead DURING BUSINESS HOURS Cassandra Kovacs Alexa Corey Andy Pham Stefan Street Henri Kuntz Connor Coro Sean Pocock Nicholas Sturtevant Joshua LaFerriere Isabel Courtney Hunter Poitras Nora Susi Lucas LaMontagne Gavin Cupps Michelle Rowe Vanessa Therrien Brittney Landry Ryan DeSanctis Jonathan Scribner Claire Valentine Eric Lee Brenna Donovan Sarah Shields Breana Verrill Alexander Lemieux Caroline Dowdle 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December 5, 2013 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 9 school Arena Receives The Empty Bowls Gifted and Talented Project Benefits Distinguished Award Gorham Food Pantry Photo credit Sharon Blakeslee Photo credit Beth Alden

Avery Arena (left) was awarded the 2013 Maine Educators of the Gifted and Talented Handcrafted pottery bowls graced the tables at Narragansett’s Empty Bowl event. Distinguished Student Award. Diane Knott (right) coordinates the Gifted and Talented program for Gorham schools. By Stacy Sallinen bread. In exchange for a cash dona- School Coordinator tion, guests are asked to keep a bowl as a reminder of all the empty bowls Film Festival and National History By Courtney Smith Families of Narragansett students in the world. The money raised is Day to help inform people on topics Gifted and Talented Program gathered on November 21 for a donated to an organization working ranging from dissection refusal to the simple supper of soup and bread, to end hunger and food insecurity. Avery Arena, now a freshman at mistreatment of marine animals. Avery along with a silent auction featuring The clay bowls were crafted, Gorham High School, was recently has since created online petitions to handcrafted bowls made by students, glazed and painted as a project awarded the Maine Educators of help close the loopholes in laws asso- parents, and school staff. The school in Allie Rimkunas’ art classes at the Gifted and Talented (MEGAT) ciated with Internet sales of animals. held its first annual “Empty Bowls Narragansett and Great Falls schools. Distinguished Student Award for 2013. She offers hope for lasting change by and Jammies” event where proceeds In an act of compassion, several Avery was nominated for this honor researching State and National animal from the silent auction will be donat- students donated their bowls, and by a number of her teachers while at protection laws and educating peers ed to the Gorham Food Pantry for guests had the opportunity to make a Gorham Middle School for her com- and adults on current issues in the local families in need. donation through the silent auction. passion and dedication to the humane fight for animal rights. According to its website, Empty Students were also encouraged to treatment of animals. Avery’s continued commitment Bowls is an international grassroots wear pajamas for stories performed Since fostering animals as an ele- and interest in these topics is truly effort to fight hunger. The basic by Winston Barton, Narragansett’s mentary school student, Avery has uti- inspiring. Upon receiving this premise is simple: Potters and other librarian, and Rimkunas. lized school-based projects to educate award, she was also given funds to craftspeople, educators and others Narragansett’s event raised $1,187 her peers and teachers on controver- continue her work. Congratulations work with the community to cre- for the Gorham Food Pantry. Special sial issues facing animals today. While to Avery on being the 2013 ate handcrafted bowls. Guests are thanks to Panera Bread for donating at GMS, she participated in the annual Distinguished Student! invited to a simple meal of soup and bread for the event. Great Falls school will be host- ing their “Empty Plate Family Movie Night” on Friday, December 13 to benefit the Gorham Food Pantry.

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10 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | December 5, 2013 sports Maine Association of Taking Their Game to School Nurses Recognized the College Level By Ruth Lawson-Stopps Maine Department of Education

On November 13, at the Annual Infectious Disease Conference, the Maine Association of School Nurses (MASN) was recognized for their contributions and received the Pump Handle Award. When presenting the award, Dr. Photo courtesy of AdCare Stephen Sears, State Epidemiologist, remarked that “Maine Centers of Disease Control (CDC) is proud to rec-

ognize the hard work and dedication of Photo credit Rich Obrey Maine’s school nurses, particularly for Teresa Merrill, President of the Maine their dedication to organizing and oper- Association of School Nurses and nurse ating Maine’s school-located vaccine at Gorham Middle School (center), clinics (SLVC). School nurses responded accepted the Pump Handle Award on to the need during H1N1 and have con- behalf of the MASN. Also pictured are Three GHS girls’ lacrosse team stars signed their letter-of-intent to play lacrosse at the tinued to assure availability of influenza Dr. Shelia Pinette, Director of the Maine college level November 25th at the GHS gym. From left to right, Meghan Cushing and immunization to students in the school CDC (left), and Dr. Stephen Sears, State Morgan Cushing will attend Division II Assumption College in Worcester, MA while Katie setting because that is where children Epidemiologist of the Maine CDC (right). Tucker, on the right, will attend Division I Manhattan College in Riverdale, NY. The three are and because they have said, ‘it is players will also lead the Rams during the spring 2014 high school lacrosse season. the right thing to do.’ Fitting with their vision, school nurses know that when The Pump Handle Award is pre- students are immunized for influenza sented to a few individuals or groups they are healthier; have fewer absences each year at the Annual Infectious Local Race Car Driver and learn better. Disease Conference Last school year of the Division of Infectious Disease, 18,747 flu shots “Maine Centers of Disease were given in 85 Maine Center for school districts. At Control (CDC) is proud to Disease Control, this point it appears Maine Department that flu shots will recognize the hard work and of Health and be given to more dedication of Maine’s school Human Services. students in more Awardees are rec- schools. This work nurses, particularly for their ognized for their is a job well done.” dedication to organizing and commitment and Dr. Sears contin- contributions to ued, “In addition to operating Maine’s school-located the prevention and promoting school treatment of infec- flu clinics, MASN vaccine clinics (SLVC)" tious disease in the Courtesy photo has provided leader- State of Maine. ship in promoting The Award SLVC in many ways. This organization is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Brian Darling (GHS ‘13 and a current student at USM) finished his rookie year competing has worked closely with Maine CDC John Snow for his outstanding epide- in the Mighty Truck Junior Division at Oxford Plains Speedway and Beach Ridge Motor and the Maine Department of Education miological contributions during the Speedway with nine top-three finishes in 14 starts. Darling is pictured above with this to promote SLVC training, discussion London cholera epidemic of 1854. uncle and crew chief, Glen Stevens, as well as several trophies Darling has won in his and evaluation because these profes- Dr. Snow’s investigation implicated during his driving career. sionals know that when, as they say, the Broad Street pump as a source “children are healthy, they learn bet- of cholera-contaminated water in ter.” Accepting the award on behalf of London’s Soho district. The pump Maine School Nurses was Teresa Merrill, handle has come to symbolize much President of the MASN and school nurse of what is important in epidemiology at Gorham Middle School. and public health.

school notes Shop for Holiday Gifts The Gorham School Department recently launched its own Facebook page, found under the search terms “Gorham School Dept”. Managed by technology integrators within the at Carter’s Green Market. district, the fan page is another way to improve communication. The school department will Choose from wreaths, gift baskets, specialty treats and more… continue to use e-mail, Blackboard Connect, and the website to keep people informed. Stop in, shop, and create a personalized gift basket for your In October, Ben Hincher, a junior at Gorham High School, attended the National Youth someone special this holiday season! Leadership Forum on National Security: Exploring Diplomacy, Intelligence and Defense in Washington, D.C. The Forum is an educational organization established to help prepare Starting Dec. 10th we will have fresh sandwiches delivered extraordinary young people for their professional careers. The curriculum for the Forum to the market every Tuesday and Thursday. is based on actual world events. Throughout the program, students use critical thinking, leadership and public speaking skills to tackle the complexity of national decision-making as they examine how the U.S. plans for peace and prepares for crisis. In addition, leading institutions open their doors to Forum students where they are educated in diplomacy, international affairs and military strategy. While attending, Ben was able to go to the Japanese Information and Cultural Center, and the Saudi Arabian Embassy. Special thanks to Mrs. Shauna Dunn, teacher at Gorham High School, for nominating him to the program, as well as the following local businesses who helped make this trip possible: Demetria’s Team - The Real Estate Group; Doug Carter, Carter’s Auto; Jane Bell, Allstate Insurance; Angela Sotiropoulos, Gorham House of Pizza. 222-0041 ▪ 12 Main Street

December 5, 2013 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 11 sports inthe zone 4-H Thriving in Gorham Qualifies for National Cross County There are six other clubs that Championship: GMS cross country By Emily DeLuca High School Intern meet in Gorham. The All-Star Dairy runner Anna Slager finished second Club works to raise and show dairy the girls’ 13-14 age group of the USA 4-H clubs are very important cattle while the Helping Hooves Track & Field Region 1 Championships in the Gorham community. In Club is for horses. The Merry Makers November 23rd in New York. Slager post- Maine, 4-H is made possible by the and the Sunflower 4-H groups are ed a time of 15:28 over the 4K course, University of Maine Cooperative general clubs that host a variety of events each year. The Paws and Pals and by finishing second, she qualified for Extension Youth Development Program. Led by volunteers, 4-H group focuses on dog agility while the USATF National Junior Olympic Cross clubs work on animal projects, com- the Interclub provides teens with Country Championships in San Antonio on munity service, science, and healthy leadership skills. December 14th. lifestyles. To successfully achieve Numerous Gorham kids were suc- Photo courtesy Wheaton College their goals, the groups focus on cessful in competitions this year. Swimmer of the Week: Lindsey leadership and community skills. Participant Megan Caruso “has Thomsen (GHS ‘13), a freshman on Children done very well the women’s swim team at Wheaton between the ages with her dairy heifers,” stated College (Norton, MA), is a member of of five and eigh- Gorham contains eight 4-H clubs: teen can join 4-H Grant. “And Tyler the 400-meter freestyle relay team that Lindsey Thomsen clubs. Gorham one each for horses, dairy cows, Goodwin won the was named Relay Team of the Week has eight 4-H Grand Champion November 11th by the New England clubs: one each beef cows, and leadership along Scramble steer at the last Women's and Men's Athletic Conference. for horses, dairy with two for robotics and two for Thomsen’s relay team posted a time of cows, beef cows, Cumberland Fair.” At the end of 3:43.25 in defeating the Coast Guard and leadership the general science. along with two November, GHS relay team by nearly ten-seconds on for robotics and senior Charlene November 9th. two for general Landry repre- science. There are 27 other clubs in sented Gorham at the 4-H Congress All-Academic in College Soccer: Cumberland County that offer further in Atlanta, Georgia. Grant’s very Kiersten Turner (GHS ‘12), a sophomore opportunities for Gorham children. own daughter, Samantha Grant, was on the Bowdoin College women’s soccer Groups generally meet monthly, one of three recipients (the only team, was selected to the New England and most kids join for the learning one from Maine) to receive a $1,000 Small College Athletic Conference All- and social aspects of 4-H, but some scholarship from the beef program join competitions against other at the Eastern States Exposition.

Academic Team. Turner led the team in Photo courtesy Bowdoin College clubs. In all of Cumberland County, At the Cumberland Fair pig racing, scoring with 12 goals and 4 assists as there are 342 members. In Gorham Chloe and Luke Goodwin won first the Polar Bears qualified for the Division specifically, there are 56 active kids prize together while Kristin Benson NCAA Division III tournament. She also and 17 active volunteers. was the Cumberland County rep- scored a goal in a 3-1 win in the opening Gorham’s Jenn Grant is the resentative on a national 4-H trip round of the tournament over Christopher president for the 4-H Leader’s to Washington D.C. that revolved Kiersten Turner around citizenship. Newport. Association. She is also the leader of two 4-H Clubs, the first of which is This past year, Maine 4-H cel- ebrated its 100-year anniversary. The Closes Out Stellar College Career: the Young Farmers’ Beef Club, the largest 4-H Beef Club in the state All Star Dairy, Cumberland County GHS grad Hannah Prince (Class of with close to 30 members. They Sheep Club, Red and White Faces 2010) finished her stellar University of mainly focus on raising and showing 4-H Club and the Brass Knobs, all of Massachusetts field hockey career by beef heifers. Cumberland County, are four of the helping the team qualify for the NCAA The second of the two clubs is oldest in Maine, and still going strong. Division I tournament while earning first- the Red and White Faces Baby Beef It is safe to say that for as long as 4-H is around, the organization team honors on the National Field Hockey Club, for those who catch a steer in the calf scramble at the Cumberland will strengthen today’s adolescents Coaches Association All-Region Team. Fair. “They take the animal home, by teaching leadership, citizen- Prince set personal single-season career raise it for the year and bring it ship, and teamwork. It is also clear bests in goals (8) and assists (12) over back to Cumberland Fair the fol- that the 4-H clubs in our town and 24 games this season and finished her lowing fall, where they show and neighboring towns have a very sig- UMass career with 87 starts. She was sell them in the 4-H auction,” said nificant and positive impact on our

Photo courtesy University of Massachusetts community. also tabbed as an Atlantic 10 First Team Grant. All-Conference recipient. Prince scored a goal in the team’s first-round 4-3 over- time win over Virginia in the tournament before losing to Duke. Last summer, she earned a spot on the U.S. U-21 National Field Hockey Team competed in the Hannah Prince Junior World Cup in Germany.

Upcoming GHS Varsity Sports Events

Friday, December 6 4:00 p.m. girls’ Swimming vs. Windham @ Daven Pool, Westbrook 7:00 p.m. Boys’ Basketball vs. Marshwood @ GHS 7:00 p.m. girls’ Basketball at Marshwood

Saturday, December 7 6:20 p.m. Boys’ Hockey vs. Yarmouth @ USM 6:40 p.m. girls’ Hockey @ Yarmouth-Travis Roy Arena

All games subject to change. For up-to-date schedules of all GHS sports teams, visit www.digitalsports.com

12 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | December 5, 2013 GHS Grad Wins Burn- Off-The-Turkey 5K

Compiled By Jeff Pike women’s race included Jen Rush Sports Editor (second), Maddie Dewitt (third), Sarah Plummer (sixth), Maria McInnis Despite the cold temperature on (seventh), Jennifer Thoutte (ninth) November 30th, close to 250 run- and Kelley Scott (tenth). ners participated in the 14th-Annual Southard and Dewitt also won Burn-Off-The-Turkey 5K Road Race the 15-19 age groups while other sponsored by the Gorham Recreation Gorham residents winning their gen- Department. GHS grad Mike Caiazzo der/age groups included Rush (30-39 (Class of 95) won while GHS sopho- females), Downing (30-39 males), more Jesse Southard finished fourth Christine Southard (50-59 females), followed by his cross country team- Mike Towle (60-69 males), and mate, junior Ben Foster, who placed Sandy Utterstrom (70-79 females). sixth. Peter Downing rounded out Following are the time results of all the top ten among runners from Gorham residents, as reported by Gorham, placing eighth. Gorham www.coolrunning.com. Some partici- residents among the top ten in the pants ran while others walked.

Place Name Time 85 Dawn Palme 27:48 160 Jon Smith 32:58 4 Jesse Southard 17:29 90 rachel Eaton 28:02 162 Jackie Turner 33:08 6 Ben Foster 18:17 92 Michael Parenteau 28:05 163 Laura Turner 33:08 8 peter Downing 18:37 93 Michelle Mulcahy 28:13 164 pam Mercier 33:22 11 peter Dewitt 19:45 95 Sam Orlando 28:16 166 kyren Bettencourt 33:25 12 nick Porto 19:55 96 keith Orlando 28:17 168 Courtney Smith 33:40 15 Dick Graves 20:20 97 Brian Darling 28:21 170 ron Lowell 33:46 22 Joey Smith 21:05 98 Matthew Caldwell 28:21 171 Hannah Lowell 33:47 26 Jen Rush 21:49 99 andrew Tinkman 28:22 173 Sandy Utterstrom 34:12 27 Maddie Dewitt 21:55 100 karen Tinkman 28:23 174 Molly Reinfried 34:23 28 garrett Higgins 22:02 102 kimberly Negrich 28:25 175 Meg Santiago 34:24 29 Jeff Rosenblatt 22:04 103 Betty Disanza 28:30 179 Cassie Pelletier 35:04 33 abraham Eaton 22:35 105 kelly Greenier 28:40 184 karin Allen 35:32 34 Sarah Plummer 23:02 106 ethan Mercier 28:46 185 evelyn Rush 36:04 35 Maria McInnis 23:10 108 timothy Sandero 28:52 193 Liz Bennett 37:17 38 Matt Sturgis 23:24 110 Bruce Sutherland 28:59 194 Christy Damon 37:22 Photo credit Rich Obrey 39 Jennifer Thoutte 23:24 115 natasha Jordan 29:29 195 alan Damon 37:23 40 Joshua Lehmann 23:28 116 ella Reagan 29:32 196 aiden Warren-Vanhorn 37:24 41 alex Thuotte 23:37 117 patrick Reagan 29:36 197 nelson Vanhorn 37:55 42 kelley Scott 23:45 118 Larry Caron 29:39 198 Sara Darling 38:07 43 Mike Towle 23:48 119 kristen Lehmann 29:46 201 John Herrman 38:51 44 andrew Eaton 23:49 120 Shane Johnson 29:47 202 Colby Leavitt 38:56 46 Dale Rines 24:00 121 russ Johnson 29:48 204 Brian Deveaux 39:00 48 tim Higgins 24:33 123 amy Wyatt 30:01 205 Casey Skolfield 39:11 49 Dennis O'Brien 24:35 124 emily Spera 30:11 206 Corey Theriault 39:20 50 emily Southard 24:51 125 Joe Chamberlain 30:15 207 Jenny Skolfield 39:22 52 Christine Southard 25:04 127 Carrie Sturgis 30:18 211 Hailey Kamenides 40:20 57 Caleb Eaton 25:51 128 Jennie Porto 30:24 213 Dawn Mn Parenteau 42:03 60 Linda Whitten 26:03 130 alex Vanhorn 30:38 216 Mary Hoskin 43:14 61 pamela Baldwin 26:04 131 gary Eaton 30:48 217 paul Eaton 43:38 63 Bruce Wyatt 26:16 135 grace Eaton 31:15 218 David Eaton 44:47 67 kelli Deveaux 26:35 136 Jay Bettencourt 31:20 220 Dawn Caldwell 46:14 68 eli Wyatt 26:40 137 erin Monkiewicz 31:23 225 Steven Caldwell 47:16 69 Sara Adams 26:42 141 rob Gaudette 31:41 226 nicholas Tinkman 51:06 72 karen Gaudette 26:59 144 ronald Tinkman 31:52 228 gabrielle Sandero 55:14 74 Leah Sturm 27:10 148 Sara Warren-Vanhorn 32:13 229 Danielle Lewis 58:31 75 Lindsay Buteau 27:12 149 Megan Baker 32:17 230 Deanna Wickes 58:31 79 Steven Smith 27:25 154 Barbara Wyman 32:33 231 audrey Theriault 1:04:53 81 Diane Bell 27:30 156 erica Hayes 32:50 232 Jennifer Wickes 1:05:14 82 Laurie Nicholas 27:37 157 tristan Hayes 32:50 84 gunder Sandero 27:41 158 katrina Werbinski 32:54

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14 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | December 5, 2013 Crushers Dance Crew to Make Their Debut Performance The all new Q97.9 Maine Red Moulton, Director and Coach of team. Claws kids Dance Team, Crushers The kids have been rehearsing steadily Dance Crew, will make their debut preparing for their debut at Moulton's December 13 at the Red Claws home dance studio, Dance Studio of Maine. game against Springfield. The boys This team is now the second profession- and girls chosen for this team, ages al kids dance team in the state of Maine. 8-16, underwent a formal audition pro- Moulton, along with the teams' other cess this past September where they Director, Kelly Ferrigan, also founded had to compete for their spot on the the Portland Sea Dogs Dance Team team. “A formal audition is an essential earlier this year. "We wanted to create experience for anyone who wants to new opportunities for kids in the State pursue a career in performing arts," of Maine to perform and be involved in says Trish Moulton, director and coach their community on a whole new level of the team. "It takes a lot of courage of professionalism, says Ferrigan. "We for these kids to come out and give cannot wait to see all of their hard work it their all. I am so proud of everyone come together. This team is made up of who came to auditions, they all did some of the most talented, well-rounded such a great job. The judges had a real- kids. We are so proud of them. They ly tough decision to make,” says Trish truly deserve this opportunity.” Gorham Man Receives Award for Outstanding Published Paper Paul Thomas Hunt received the treatment program, and operation of 2013 Dexter Brackett Award from the environmental laboratories. New England Water Works Association He received a B.A. in geology and (NEWWA), the region’s largest and old- chemistry from the University of Maine- est not-for-profit organization of water Farmington and an M.S. in geology from works professionals. the University of Oregon. He also studied “This award is presented annually at the Water and Wastewater Leadership to a member who authored the most Center at the University of North outstanding paper published in the Carolina-Charlotte. Journal of the New England Water Works Hunt is a class II water system opera- Association during the previous year,” tor, class III wastewater system operator, said Raymond J. Raposa, NEWWA execu- and a certified geologist in Maine. tive director. He is chair of the water resources His paper, “Making Water Quality committee of the Maine Water Everyone’s Business,” discusses how the Utilities Association, and a member Portland Water District, over a ten-year of the Maine Wastewater Control period, transformed into an organization Association and North American Lake where water quality information is shared Management Society. throughout the company and used to Over the years, he has presented make informed operational decisions. and published papers on water quality Hunt is an environmental manager and treatment, source water protec- of the Portland Water District. In this tion, management of the multi uses of OUR position, he manages the district’s Sebago Lake, and other environmental LOCAL environmental affairs including the issues for professional, scientific, and lake-protection program, industrial pre- academic organizations. REAL ESTATE PROS ARE READY TO HELP YOU!

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16 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | December 5, 2013 community OF INTEREST Gorham Arts Alliance presents Gorham's Community Theater presentation of "Are We There Yet" directed by Janelle and John Mosey. Performances are Dec 6 &7 at Susan Moore has been named Sales Director at Better Homes and Gardens Real 7 p.m. at Gorham Middle School $5/$3/free under 5. For more programs and events Estate/The Masiello Group office in Gorham. A real estate broker since 2006, she please visit www.gorhamartsalliance.org. has been a top-producing broker for Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate and Coldwell Banker. Casco Bay Concert Band, Maine’s Finest Symphonic Wind Ensemble will present The Many Moods of Christmas, December 14, 3 p.m. at McCormack Performing Arts, The Gorham Ecumenical Council will sponsor a Christmas Season Service of Gorham High School. FMI, www.cascobayconcertband.org. Comfort and Rest on Thursday, Dec. 12, 6:30 p.m. at the Cressey Road United Methodist Church in Gorham. For those who feel they are out-of-step with the cheery ON-GOING EVENTS majority this holiday season, this service will offer a quiet place to reflect with words of comfort and hope but in a quieter way. Light refreshments will be served The Lakes Region Senior Drop-In Center temporarily located at Sunset Ridge Golf following the service. Links, 771 Cumberland St, Westbrook, offers a variety of daily activities and drop-in classes for seniors on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m. Stop A selection of good used books, primarily fiction, will be on sale at the North in for morning coffee or play pickleball, poker, bingo, miniature golf, shuffleboard or Gorham Public Library, 2 Standish Neck Road, on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 cribbage. Join in on exercise, watch a movie or learn to knit. FMI, 892-5604 or email p.m. Holiday baked goods and crafts will be available for sale. FMI, 892-2575. [email protected]. The Gorham Lions Club will have Christmas trees for sale in the parking lot of Cook's The Southern Maine Agency on Aging will hold office hours every Thursday from 9 Hardware, 57 Main Street beginning Saturday, Dec. 7. Proceeds go to local charities. a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Gorham to help seniors with ques- tions regarding Medicare benefits, prescription drug programs, property tax and rent Southern Maine Agency on Aging will offer Putting the Puzzle Together, a four-part rebates and more. FMI, call SMAA at 396-6500. education series for people assisting older adult family and friends. It will be held at the SMAA office in Scarborough, on Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2014, The Gorham Medical Closet located at the Municipal Center, 75 South St., is free from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. Sessions include information about older adult health, com- and available to Gorham residents in need of portable wheelchairs, hospital beds, munity resources, living options, problem solving, and legal issues. Participants shower seats, commodes, walkers, canes and more. FMI, call 839-4579, 839-3630 should plan to attend all four sessions. The flyer can be downloaded at www.smaaa. or 839-3936. org. There is a suggested donation of $50 and pre-registration is required. For more information, or to register, contact Ann O’Sullivan at (800) 427-7411 ext. 541 or CHRISTMAS FAIRS [email protected]. First Parish Congregational Church “Chicken Chicks” will take orders for their Chicken Pie Sale on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the First Parish Christmas Fair. Pies will be Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group will hold a toy drive ready for pick-up on Dec. 14 at the church. Phone orders may be placed by Dec. 12. for Toys for Tots on Dec 12. They will collect new, unwrapped toys to be donated in Gorham. Toys will be picked up and distributed by the Marine Corps Reserves 9x9 pie, $15. 9x13 pie, $25. to needy children in our neighborhoods. Community members may drop off dona- Annual Cookie Fare at Cressey Road United Methodist Church in Gorham on tions of toys to the office at 341 Main Street. They will host an open house and toy Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Choose from thousands of home baked drive at their office at 341 Main Street on December 12 from 3 to 5 p.m. Coffee, tea, cookies and fill a box for $7.50. Candy and fudge will also be available. Children can hot chocolate and a pastries will be available to anyone who stops in with a new, decorate a large sugar cookie for $1. unwrapped toy. FMI, www.toysfortots.org Made in Maine Christmas Fair at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 919 Roosevelt Author Lynda Sudlow will speak about her book "A Vast Army of Women: Maine's Trail, Windham on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8 from Uncounted Forces in the American Civil War", Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at the N. Gorham 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Breakfast and lunch served. Library. Sudlow will share stories of how women played critical roles in the war. Books available for sale and signing. This program is part of the Local and The First Congregational Church of Buxton will hold a Christmas Fair on December Legendary: Maine in the Civil War grant awarded to the Gorham Arts Alliance. For 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wreaths, baked goods, candy, crafts, and more. Rte. 4A, Bar more programs and events please visit http://www.gorhamartsalliance.org/. Mills. FMI, 929-4252.

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Two-year-old Rowan Theriault was part of Dianne Taylor of Raymond dances with a the Gorham Light Parade, arriving astride well-rehearsed flash mob, organized by Jayne Rowles of Gorham was one of the first to have time with Santa and Mrs. Claus in a brilliantly illuminated push bike with Dance Studio of Maine, that popped up to the Community Center. other members of Team Rudolph from the entertain the Santa-expecting crowd in Chiropractic Clinic of Gorham. Robie Park. PET GROOMING plumbing & Heating well drilling

December 5, 2013 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 17 Courtesy of the Gorham Police Department

Friendly Chickens, Confused Moose, Oh my! Robie Street caller reported that there were three friendly chickens in their backyard. Mosher Road caller reported there was a confused moose in the road.

Main Street caller stated a female stole McLellan Road caller reported that five a bottle of wine from the store and they people were hiding in the bathroom of have her on camera. the residence as someone was pounding on the windows and walls and screaming Caller reported that campaign signs were outside the residence. pulled out of the ground and turned over from POGO Realty to TD Bank. Caller reported a female subject ran away from the group home. County Road caller reported his girlfriend lost her wallet on Friday, and someone Cressey Road man was arrested for has been using her credit card. domestic violence assault.

Beatrice Drive caller would like to speak Cooper’s Way caller reported that some- to an officer regarding stolen political one kept calling them and leaving a mes- signs. sage, but when caller called back they said they hadn't called. Woodland Road caller reported a female was at caller’s house freaking out causing Narragansett Street caller reported a a disturbance. suspicious vehicle in the area. It was investigated and reported that the vehicle Caller reported being in an accident where owners were walking their dog. the offending vehicle left the scene. Sanford Drive caller reported that some- Cressey Road caller reported that some of one was taking things out of their dump- their campaign signs were destroyed. ster.

School Street caller reported that several Buck Street caller reported a male was of their campaign signs were damaged walking by one of the buildings on the overnight. Main Street caller made a simi- farm and when he was approached and lar complaint. asked what he was doing on the property, the male took off into the woods running. Harding Bridge Road caller reported that sometime overnight, someone stole Officer investigated an abandoned vehicle caller’s purse and GPS out of their vehicle on South Street. Vehicle had a note on that was parked in their driveway. the window stating it was broken down and someone would be there soon to pick New Portland Road caller reported that a it up. known subject stole their phone and was calling their coworkers and boss harass- Main Street caller reported that a cus- ing them. tomer forgot to put their pin in the credit card terminal resulting in the items not Quincy Drive caller reported that a suspi- being paid for. cious vehicle backed up into a little tote road, went to pull out, and then backed in Sebago Lake Road caller reported that again. they found a pile of bones in the woods that appeared to be from a deer. Acorn Street caller reported there was a squirrel trapped in their chimney. Tink Drive caller reported that there may have been drug activity occurring inside Burnham Road caller reported that two the cemetery. males on ATVs broke into their garage and stole a leaf blower and a shovel. Gray Road caller reported that a neighbor choked caller’s son and threatened his New Portland Road caller reported a sus- life. picious vehicle that had a bunch of satel- lite dishes in it. 593 Main Street Gorham What’s on Gorham Cable Access Television (GOCAT)? 839.7272

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