PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 62 Portland, ME The Cape Cour erECRWSS Volume 23 Number 12 An Independent Not-for-Profi t Newspaper Sept. 11 - Sept. 24, 2010 Serving Cape Elizabeth Since 1988 capecourier.com Superintendent to step down Dec. 31 Four candidates vie for two council seats School board seeks interim work they want me to do around curriculum and around the emergency plan, and if a new while School Board coverage through June; superintendent wants some advice and help, Hawkins to consult I would come in to do those things,” he said slate draws just one Sept. 2 in a telephone interview with The through April 15 Cape Courier. By Elizabeth Brogan A longtime South Portland resident, Two seats on the Town Council will be By Wendy Keeler Hawkins spent 32 years there as a teacher fi lled in the November election in a race Cape Elizabeth School Superintendent and principal. among four candidates. Incumbent Frank Alan Hawkins will step down Dec. 31 after As Cape superintendent, he will leave his J. Governali, Caitlin R. Jordan, John W. 5½ years as Cape’s district chief. Hawkins, biggest mark in his work coordinating the McGinty, and James R. Wagner all returned who has worked in Maine schools for 42 kindergarten-through-12th-grade curriculum, completed nominating papers to Town Clerk years and served as Wiscasset superinten- he said Sept. 2. Debra Lane by the Sept. 3 deadline and will dent before coming to Cape, announced his “When I got here it was like the schools appear on the ballot. The seats, currently resignation at a School Board meeting Tues- were three little castles. We have done an held by Governali and Penny Jordan, are for day, Aug. 24, a week before school opened. enormous amount of work in making it a K-12 three-year terms. “Though the decision is a diffi cult one for system,” he said. “We still have social stud- Although two three-year seats on the me, the time has come to retire from my cur- ies and science to get done, and I hope that School Board, those currently held by Linda rent role as a superintendent. It is done with I will get the opportunity to get that at least Winker and Rebecca Millett, will be on the great pride and humility at the opportunity of closer to done before a new superintendent.” November ballot, only Kimberly J. Mon- working collaboratively with so many in our Board Chair Rebecca Millett highlighted aghan-Derrig returned completed nominat- community,” Hawkins said, reading from a Hawkins’ contributions to Cape schools on ing papers and will appear on the ballot. resignation letter addressed to the board and Sept. 2. Incumbent Linda Winker took out nomi- the community. “I am deeply appreciative of Alan’s con- Photo by Jenny Campbell nating papers but did not return them to Board members voted 6-0 to accept tributions to our district, and in particular Alan Hawkins watches members of Cape’s Lane by the Sept. 3 deadline. Hawkins’ resignation and his offer to serve his work around curriculum,” said Millett, Class of 2010 graduate on June 13. With a School Board slate consisting of as a consultant through mid-April. He will a member of the board, along with current only a single candidate, Lane says she antic- work full time until Dec. 31. In addition to vice chair Kathy Ray, that hired Hawkins. “I “It is with great sadness that I very reluc- ipates “there will be a write-in campaign,” receiving pay for 57 days in accrued vaca- have come to admire his passion for educa- tantly accept the retirement of Alan Hawk- something she says will be a “logistical tion time, he will receive $432 for each day tion and for remaining student centered.” ins as superintendent of the Cape Elizabeth nightmare” for election workers. of consulting. Ray spoke emotionally at the Aug. 24 school system,” said Ray, who praised Incumbent Portland Water District Trustee “What I told the board is that through meeting about Hawkins’ resignation. April 15, I’m going to do any consulting —see SUPERINTENDENT, page 18 —see ELECTION, page 18 Middle school administrator John Casey, Deer hunting season in Cape begins Sept. 11 high school’s McNulty win teacher awards By Elizabeth Brogan hunting in Cape] I ask them if they have Deer hunting season begins in Cape Eliz- somewhere to park,” Hunt says. “I tell them abeth one-half hour before sunrise on Sept. it is mostly private property and they need 11. Cape Elizabeth is part of Maine Wildlife to contact a property owner to get permis- Management District #24 and is designated sion.” for an expanded archery season, which runs Town-owned property, including the from Sept. 11 through Dec. 11. land behind the Transfer Station and the Deer hunting with a fi rearm is not al- Poor Farm across from the station, is open lowed in Cape Elizabeth. for deer hunting as well, although Cape’s Ed Hunt, a longtime Cape Elizabeth bow state parkland is not. hunter and the clerk at the Cape Elizabeth “People hunt just about everywhere in Police Department, says that Cape Elizabeth Cape,” Hunt says. “Bow hunting is really a does attract deer hunters, although less so pretty safe sport. You have to have an open, than in past years when houses were fewer clear shot. It is a close-range proposition, so and deer more plentiful. there is no reason for anyone to mistake a person for a deer.” Deer in decline “When my dad taught me to hunt he “We used to have a reputation for deer, would say, ‘Deer are horizontal and people but with the loss of habitat and drop in the Photo by Patricia McCarthy are vertical,’” Hunt recalls. “And it’s true.” deer population,” that reputation has dwin- Cape Elizabeth Middle School Vice Principal John Casey, right, addresses Cape Elizabeth But Hunt also acknowledges that the bow dled, says Hunt. school staff Aug. 31 at the high school after receiving the Cape Elizabeth Education Founda- is a deadly weapon. “If you don’t want any- The state fi sh and game website includes tion’s 2010 Tim Thompson Award from Nancy and Tim Thompson, at left. one on your property, you should post it,” maps listing the number of deer harvested in says Hunt. “If it is not posted, it is the gen- each Maine town by year. In 2005 and 2006, By Wendy Keeler Longtime Cape Elizabeth Middle School eral practice to hunt on it.” 94 deer were harvested in Cape Elizabeth, In the fi rst hour of their fi rst morning back Vice Principal John Casey, whose 21-year- Hunt also says that when walking on the but the numbers dropped to 60 deer in 2007, on the job on Aug. 31, Cape school employ- old son Sean died as the result of an unde- trails during hunting season it “doesn’t hurt 57 deer in 2008, and 45 deer in 2009. Hunt ees greeted each other, took their seats at an tected heart condition last summer, won to wear bright colors.” attributes the precipitous drop in the deer all-staff meeting in the Cape Elizabeth High the nonprofi t foundation’s Tim Thompson “For the most part it has been pretty quiet; harvest to two bad winters beginning with School cafeteria, and did what they usually Award for “going above and beyond the not a lot of complaints,” says Hunt of past the winter of 2006-2007 and an increase in a do the fi rst hour of their fi rst staff day each call of duty in mentoring students in Cape archery seasons in Cape, although last year a deer-hunting coyote population in Cape. year: cried. Elizabeth.” Cape residents Nancy and Tim house in Shore Acres was struck by an arrow. Hunt says that the number of deer killed This year may go down as the Kleenex- Thompson established the award in memory According to state law, no weapon, in- on the road, numbers not included in the heaviest of all fi rst staff days since 2004, of their son, Timmy, who died in the summer cluding a bow, may be discharged within deer harvest fi gures, have also declined in when the Cape Elizabeth Education Foun- of 2004 when he was 18. 300 feet of a building or residence without the past fi ve to 10 years. dation began its tradition of bestowing two “I am uniquely aware of how important permission of the owner, or within 500 feet honors, the Elaine Brownell Award and the it is to the Thompson family that this award ‘Just about everywhere’ of school property. Tim Thompson Award, on staff members. —see CEEF AWARDS page 18 “Generally, when people call [about deer —see HUNTING, page 18 Page 2 • The Cape Courier LETTERS Sept. 11 - Sept. 24, 2010
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trish Brigham, Debbie Butterworth, Bob Dodd, Sheila Mayberry, Gene Miliard, Bill Springer, Beth Webster; Clerk: Paul Thelin Publisher: Patricia McCarthy Photo by David LaRose [email protected] About 250 young soccer players from Cape Elizabeth Soccer Club pose Aug. 28 during the 10th Annual Kevin Brady Memorial Alumni Soccer Game at Hannaford Field in the largest CESC photograph ever taken. Editor: Elizabeth Brogan (Letters, general news) [email protected] Brady family appreciative of all who helped make memorial soccer game School/Community Editor: Wendy Keeler a ‘huge success’ and a ‘moving experience’ (Business, Neighbors, schools, religion, sports) [email protected] On behalf of the Brady family, I’d like to Thanks to the more than 600 attendees players and coaches of the Cape Elizabeth extend my sincere thanks to everyone who who contributed more than $5,000 to the Soccer Club for putting on such a magnifi - Advertising Manager: Colleen Taintor (Display ads): [email protected] helped to make the 10th Annual Kevin Bra- Kevin Brady Memorial Fund. A special note cent halftime exhibition. The “Parade of the dy Memorial Alumni Soccer Game a huge of appreciation to the anonymous donor who Athletes” was a very moving experience Bookkeeper: Dorothy Stack success. left fi ve crisp $100 bills in one of the dona- and the demonstration at the various stations [email protected] More than 40 men and women alumni tion boxes. showcased the promising future of Cape Production Manager: Sheila Zimmerman players donated their time and money to The Brady family also extends our utmost soccer. CESC President Tom Caswell and Webmaster: Wendy Derzawiec make this such an outstanding event. Many gratitude to the CEHS Soccer Boosters for his coaches did a remarkable job organizing of them have not missed a single game since initiating and dedicating the Alumni Soc- the 250 youth participants. Photo fi nishing: Diane Brakeley its inception 10 years ago. I’d also like to cer Game to Kevin’s memory and for their Their cheer, “Thank you, Mr. Brady” is Distribution: Jeff Hewett thank Athletic Administrator Jeff Thoreck, countless hours over the last 10 years – espe- something I will cherish for a long, long Varsity Girls Coach Gary Newell, Varsity Boys cially this year, manning the snack shack and time. For general information & classifi ed ads: [email protected]/207-767-5023 Coach Ben Raymond, their assistants and donating the proceeds to Kevin’s fund. John Brady players for all their work and organization. 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Cape Elizabeth real estate transfers: June 2010 Pay-per-throw public hearing set for Sept. 13
NEW OWNER PREVIOUS OWNER STREET NAME SALE PRICE TYPE / USE ROBERT E. HESS JR ROBERT E. HESS JR 5 MASEFIELD TERRACE $ 0 SINGLE FAMILY By Elizabeth Brogan than the mean, so we are reducing trash per KIMBERLY A. NEMEC SUSAN J. MCGINN 33 CONCORD PLACE $319,000 CONDOMINIUM MATTHEW JOHNSON ERICA GRAY 48 CROSS HILL ROAD $740,000 SINGLE FAMILY A public hearing on a potential pay-per- capita but are still signifi cantly above aver- R. MATTHEW JOHNSON JENNIFER JOHNSON 48 CROSS HILL ROAD $ 0 SINGLE FAMILY throw system of solid waste disposal is set age,” McGovern said in a memo presented JOHN R. POWERS SPURWINK WOODS LLC 12 SOUTH ST. $ 95,000 VACANT LAND JEFFERSON S. ELLIOTT JOSEPHINE A. FULHAN 11 FENWAY ROAD $235,000 SINGLE FAMILY for Monday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the to the council. EDNA L. KRULL RICHARD A. KRULL 44 BROAD COVE ROAD $ 0 SINGLE FAMILY DAVID CIMINO MARYBETH FOUGERE 12 ISLAND VIEW ROAD $595,000 SINGLE FAMILY Town Hall. According to McGovern’s data, Cape COST MANAGEMENT INC. SPURWINK WOODS LLC 10 SOUTH ST. $ 90,000 VACANT LAND The Town Council’s August 9 vote to set Elizabeth produced 596.41 tons of solid COST MANAGEMENT INC. SPURWINK WOODS LLC 14 SOUTH ST. $ 90,000 VACANT LAND COST MANAGEMENT INC. SPURWINK WOODS LLC 16 SOUTH ST. $ 90,000 VACANT LAND the matter for a hearing followed a workshop waste, or non-recycled materials, per capita LEATHERNECK PROP. LLC PATRICIA LITSCHEL 11 KETTLE COVE ROAD $127,000 SINGLE FAMILY SARA SCHACK STEPHEN J. PENNISI 1082 SHORE ROAD $402,250 SINGLE FAMILY to discuss the general concept of pay-per- in 2009-2010, compared to Cumberland’s HOWARD WINN BRETT A. JONES 41 BEACH BLUFF TERR. $285,000 SINGLE FAMILY CHRIS. T. SPEH LIV. TRUST JOHN A. FATULA 27 REEF ROAD $800,000 SINGLE FAMILY throw waste disposal and its potential impact 447.88 tons per capita and Falmouth’s KGM LLC KRISTINE G. MURRAY 36 GROVER ROAD $ 0 VACANT LAND in Cape Elizabeth. 395.64 tons per capita. MICHAEL DIPIETRO TBS ASSOCIATES 28 WOODCREST ROAD $389,000 SINGLE FAMILY GAVIN WELCH STEPHEN R. GOLDBAS 331 MITCHELL ROAD $310,000 SINGLE FAMILY Consideration of pay-per-throw is one of Both of those towns incentivize recycling ALEXANDER S. ZACHOR LISA A. SOULE 73 OLD OCEAN HOUSE $340,000 SINGLE FAMILY MARK D DIEHL ELVA POMROY 47 MURRAY DRIVE $248,000 SINGLE FAMILY the council’s goals for 2010. with both pay-per-throw and curbside recy- AUSTINE M. O’CONNOR LESLIE A. FLEISHER 32 OLDE COLONY LANE $329,999 SINGLE FAMILY The Cape Elizabeth Recycling Commit- cling. DEREK R. CONVERSE BARBARA L. MCLELLAN 11 CHARLES ROAD $357,000 SINGLE FAMILY WILLIAM R. DAVIERO WILLIAM R. DAVIERO 12 RAMBLE ROAD $ 0 SINGLE FAMILY tee has endorsed exploration of the system A dramatic difference between pay-per- HARRYANNE PEARCE CHRISTOPHER M. DISOTTO 58 WOODLAND ROAD #3 $199,900 CONDOMINIUM MARGO E. HARRISON DAVID P. SAWICKI 4 WINDING WAY $534,000 SINGLE FAMILY for its potential to increase recycling and re- throw towns and non-pay-per-throw towns, WILLIAM J. LORING RICHARD A. TAYLOR ESTATE 509 OCEAN HOUSE ROAD $225,750 SINGLE FAMILY MICHAEL J. CONLEY PETER N. KANE 22 VALLEY ROAD $395,000 SINGLE FAMILY duce cost, while acknowledging that the sys- including Cape Elizabeth, was noted, al- SAM SEZAK US BANK NATIONAL ASSOC 2 WAINWRIGHT DRIVE $380,000 TWO FAMILY tem would involve signifi cant change. though it was recognized that many factors THOMAS C. JONES DAVID A. FROISLAND 11 TRUNDY ROAD $315,000 SINGLE FAMILY ROBERT E. FLYNN PAUL M. HASSETT 5 PHEASANT HILL ROAD $287,500 SINGLE FAMILY “Challenges would include site confi gura- might account for the difference in recycling DURINDA F. CHACE SUSAN L. WEISEMAN 40 WILDWOOD ROAD $268,500 CONDOMINIUM GRANT C. DINMORE, JR PETER W. EMERY 11 ROCKY KNOLL ROAD $299,500 SINGLE FAMILY tion, lack of a gatehouse, and the number of and solid waste rates among towns, and that available personnel,” according to a memo more information was needed. from the committee to the Town Council According to McGovern’s data, recycling dated May 1, 2010. has saved the town $163,000 per year in Open Lighthouse Day Sept. 18 will include “The biggest challenge is a philosophical solid waste disposal costs since fi scal 2007. one, the change from a property-tax-funded But, if 1 percent of the 2,626 tons of solid limited access to Portland Head Light program to a user-fee system,” the memo waste produced in fi scal 2010 were recycled, says. the net savings would be $3,676.40, assum- Portland Head Light is participating in Tickets will be distributed on a fi rst-come, At the Aug. 9 workshop, councilors and ing a recycling cost of $40 per ton and a solid the state Offi ce of Tourism's second annual fi rst-served basis with 12 tickets given out Town Manager Mike McGovern reviewed waste hauling and fee cost of $180 per ton. Open Lighthouse Day on Saturday, Sept. 18, for each fi fteen-minute period from 9 a.m. data which showed that while Cape Eliza- It was estimated that if Cape Elizabeth 2010. to 3 p.m. beth has improved its recycling rate in the could improve its recycling rate from 32 The museum in the former keepers’ quar- Each ticket will show an admission time. last several years, it remains a signifi cantly percent to 50 percent, a savings of approxi- ters at Portland Head Light will be open and The ticket can only be used during the time higher producer of solid waste than compar- mately $70,000 could accrue. free to all that day. period printed on the ticket. ative communities using the ecomaine trash- Trash thrown into the hopper at the Recy- The tower will also be open to visitors. Children younger than 10 will not be ad- to-energy plant in Portland. McGovern said cling Center costs the town about $500,000 However, because of limited capacity, these mitted to the tower, and all visitors must be Cape Elizabeth produces 43 percent more per year, an expense carried by property guidelines have been established: able to climb about 85 steps unassisted. solid waste, per capita, than the mean of the taxes. 11 other ecomaine communities. “Any revenue you get is a net against “In 2006-2007 we had 64 percent more taxes,” McGovern said. Pop In or Drive Thru We’re Open! Ecomaine open house set for Sept. 25 Cape Elizabeth's Recycling Committee Maine’s only single-sort recycling facility and Public Works Department invite resi- as well as its trash-to-energy processes. Free dents to see Cape recycling in action at eco- recycling bins will be available while they Proudly serving Carrabasset Coffee maine's open house from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. last, and composting and other recycling ac- on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010 at their trash-to- tivities will be demonstrated. There will be roasted in Sugarloaf, Maine. Enjoy a cup with energy facility at 64 Blueberry Road, Port- food and kids’ activities, and participants can our homemade pastry baked daily on site. land (outer Congress Street). also register to win a 10-foot kayak made of Residents will be able to see how Cape recycled materials. Now serving stuffed popover breakfast sandwiches. Elizabeth's trash and recycling are pro- Please see the ecomaine website, or cessed at the center. download the fl yer (pdf) from the town web- Ecomaine is offering free tours of site for more information. 740 Broadway | South Portland, ME 04106 | 207 . 899 . 1884 --from www.capeelizabeth.com
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In a memo to the Town Council billed Facilities Manager Ernest MacVane bid out an estimated $56,000 annually from reduced walk. The long garage behind Offi cer’s Row “Odds and Ends Update,” dated Sept. 1, the supplies and the electrical work sepa- energy usage. had its roof repaired, and the last third of the Town Manager Michael McGovern detailed rately. The bids came in at about $110,000, garage doors were replaced. several town projects. The following is ex- or $26,000 below budget. In addition, he ap- Head Light Museum congratulated A chimney on the concrete building next cerpted from McGovern’s memo: plied for rebate money from the Maine Ef- The Museum at Portland Head Light had to the parks maintenance building was re- Grant received fi ciency Trust resulting in award rebates in its second best August, with gift shop sales moved and was replaced with a new brick A stimulus grant to undertake lighting the amount of $34,785.47. The work is now of over $107,000. For July and August, the chimney. A couple of areas of the stone wall retrofi ts in the school buildings and com- over 90 percent completed, and instead of sales increase from 2009 to 2010 was 16 per- surrounding the pond were repaired. munity center was received at the maximum a $51,412 local cost, we will have almost cent, or $28,588. Annual gift shop sales for $85,000 with a local share of $51,412. The $10,000 available for other energy projects. the fi scal year ending June 30, 2010, were Road work total project cost was estimated at $136,412. The school department will also be saving $502,000. This was an increase of $44,000 During the last month, Dawe Road and from the prior 12 months. Volunteers at the Valley Road off Spurwink Avenue were gift shop and the museum are being recog- paved. This followed paving of part of Route nized at a dinner in late September. 77 near Jordan’s Lawn and Garden Center in late July. The Public Works Department Pool news replaced a major culvert under Shore Road The Donald Richards Pool and the Town near Dyer Pond Road on August 25. Public Fitness Center have a new supervisor. An- Works also replaced a section of sidewalk on drew Kemp has worked at the pool part time Shore Road near Birch Knolls. since December 2006 and is now supervis- ing the pool and fi tness center. The pool was Tennis courts recently closed for its annual maintenance. The tennis courts at Cape Elizabeth High Some tile deterioration was addressed dur- School underwent a major rehabilitation in ing the closure, and it appears that quite a August. All the cracks were sealed, and a bit more will need to be done on the shallow new coating of sealant was painted onto the wall of the pool during the closure in 2011. surface. The pool bleachers were also repainted, and all surfaces in the pool area and in the Property sales pool locker rooms were cleaned. Special Assessor Matt Sturgis reports that dur- thanks were given to Bernie Shannon of the ing the month of June, twenty-six homes school maintenance staff for his efforts dur- (single family and condo) were sold in Cape ing the closure. Elizabeth with an average sale of $322,400. In addition, four lots were sold with three at Fort Williams maintenance $90,000 and one at $95,000. A number of maintenance projects have All of the homes sold above the Cape been ongoing over the last month at Fort Wil- Elizabeth assessed value except for one liams Park. Invasive plants were removed by which was in foreclosure and had other the Public Works Department near the cliff issues. Before and after: Above, a chimney on the concrete building next to the parks maintenance building was in disrepair. Below, the building now sports a new brick chimney.
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blue and green purse containing a credit 8-12 Scarborough resident, speeding (34/25 card, cash and assorted ID cards. zone), Spurwink Road, $118 Offi ce of Substance Abuse awards Cape police 8-9 An offi cer met with a resident of the 8-13 Portland resident, unregistered vehicle, Broad Cove area about a dog bite Route 77 another grant to fi ght underage drinking complaint. 8-13 Cape Elizabeth resident, operating after By Wendy Keeler only from Cape Elizabeth but also from sur- 8-11 An offi cer met with a resident of the license suspension, accident with injury, Shore Road area regarding the theft of a operating under the infl uence of alcohol, Cape Police just received a two-year grant rounding communities, come out to partici- bike and two skateboards. Route 77 for $10,000 to fi ght underage drinking. Cape pate in underage drinking: the beaches, the 8-12 An offi cer met with a resident of the 8-14 Portland resident, failure to produce is among 15 communities in the state, and parks and the trails, isolated areas that draw Scott Dyer Road area about a child insurance, Shore Road, $171 one of two in Cumberland County, to win the kids.” custody issue. 8-15 Portland resident, speeding (51/35 zone) grant from the Maine Offi ce of Substance The fi rst OSA grant had an impact on 8-12 An offi cer met with a subject who lost Route 77, $185 his wallet and cell phone while biking. 8-15 Scarborough resident, operating under Abuse. Cape police offi cers’ ability to curb under- The cell phone was located. the infl uence of drugs, McAuley Road Funds will enable Cape police to step up age drinking, Dorval said. 8-12 An offi cer met with a Public Works 8-15 Portland resident, operating after license underage drinking party patrols, collaborate “We have been very successful in the past representative and a subject who had suspension, Mitchell Road with other agencies for special call-out teams not only in enforcing laws but in deterring ridden a horse on the lacrosse fi eld at the 8-16 Cape Elizabeth resident, operating after to handle large parties, increase surveillance, underage drinking and also in making sure Middle School, damaging the fi eld. license suspension, Route 77 8-12 An offi cer responded to a residence in 8-17 Casco resident, speeding (47/30 zone) and make compliance checks. The grant that our retail stores are in compliance and the Mitchell Road area for report of a $185 money also will help Cape police investigate are not selling to minors,” he said. “Also, domestic disturbance. 8-17 Scarborough resident, speeding (39/30 and prosecute people who provide alcohol to part of the grant money, $500 a year, is set 8-14 An offi cer met with a resident of the zone), Sawyer Road, $119 minors or places for minors to drink, as well aside to help our community partners fund Ocean House Road area about a possible 8-17 Westbrook resident, uninspected vehicle, as notify parents or guardians about juve- programs to educate and inform the com- burglary. Nothing appeared to be Oakhurst Road, $133 missing. 8-17 Portland resident, failure to produce niles involved in the use of alcohol. munity about the dangers of underage 8-19 An offi cer met with a resident of the insurance, Route 77, $171 Cape police, who received a similar grant drinking.” Shore Road area about unauthorized 8-17 Cape Elizabeth resident, unregistered from OSA two years ago that ends this Law enforcement plays a critical role in charges on her credit card account. vehicle, Route 77, $70 month, are pleased about the new award, reducing underage drinking in Maine, Guy 8-21 Two offi cers responded to a residence 8-17 Cape Elizabeth resident, failure to stop which will cover Cape from Oct. 1 through Cousins, the director of the Offi ce of Sub- in the Fowler Road area for report of a for stop sign, Route 77, $131 homeowner surprising a subject in the 8-18 Cape Elizabeth resident, uninspected Sept. 30, 2012. stance Abuse, said. garage. The subject fl ed on foot. vehicle, Spurwink Road, $133 “I’m very excited about the grant,” Cape “This is a community problem and it 8-21 An offi cer met with a resident of the 8-18 Cape Elizabeth resident, uninspected Elizabeth Community Liaison Police Offi cer takes an entire community working together Spurwink Avenue area who reported that vehicle, Spurwink Road, $133 Mark Dorval said. “In these economic times, to solve it,” he said. “Research shows that during the night someone had driven 8-18 South Portland resident, failure to when all communities have tight budgets, we alcohol kills more children than all illegal into a fi eld, damaging irrigation pipes produce insurance, Sawyer Road, $171 and standing crops. 8-18 Portland resident, failure to produce don’t have the money to put extra offi cers drugs combined. Many adolescents drink insurance, registration and license, $444; out on the street to focus strictly on underage alcohol that was purchased by their par- SUMMONSES operating with suspended license drinking laws.” ents, and many do so without their parents’ 7-27 Two Gray residents, possession of drug 8-20 Scarborough resident, speeding (47/35 Cape, which draws underage drinkers knowledge.” paraphernalia, Mitchell Road zone), Bowery Beach Road from out of town, has a real need for addi- South Portland is the only other Cumber- 7-27 Windham resident, possession of drug 8-21 Cape Elizabeth resident, speeding paraphernalia, Mitchell Road (73/50 zone) $215, also illegal tional funds to help address the problem. land County police department to receive the 7-28 South Portland resident, failure to transport of alcohol, possession of drug “We have a lot of areas where minors, not grant. produce insurance, Sawyer Road, $171 paraphernalia (two counts) 7-29 Cape Elizabeth resident, failure to produce insurance, Route 77, $171 JUVENILE SUMMONSES 7-30 South Portland resident, operating 8-17 Imprudent speed, Sawyer Road without a license, speeding, Route 77, 8-17 Failure to produce insurance, Route 77 Dear Debbie, $185 8-19 Failure to produce insurance, Spurwink 7-30 Cumberland resident, failure to produce Road We hope you’re walking your beat soon! insurance, Route 77, $171 8-22 Domestic violence assault 7-30 South Portland resident, possession of From your friends at The Cape Courier scheduled drug, drug paraphernalia, ARRESTS operating after license suspension, 7-31 Cape Elizabeth resident, operating Sawyer Road without a license, Hill Way 7-31 Cape Elizabeth resident, operating 8-13 Portland resident, operating under the without a license, failure to produce infl uence of alcohol cosmetic WHEN YOU’RE LOOKING FOR insurance, Hill Way 8-15 Scarborough resident, operating under 7-31 Gorham, N.H., resident, speeding (64/45 the infl uence of drugs, McAuley Road surgery A BEAUTIFUL CHANGE zone) Bowery Beach Road, $185 7-31 Massachusetts resident, speeding (54/35 JUVENILE ARRESTS zone), Route 77, $185 7-28 Motor vehicle burglary, receiving stolen IT’S THE DOCTORS WHO 8-1 Portland resident, failure to produce goods MAKE THE DIFFERENCE.™ insurance, Scott Dyer Road, $171 7-28 Motor vehicle burglary, theft 8-1 Cape Elizabeth resident, failure to It’s the doctors who make difference.™ is a trademark of Plastic & Hand Surgical Associates. produce insurance, Scott Dyer Road, ACCIDENTS Meet Our Board-Certifi ed Plastic Surgeons $171 8-4 Michael Wood, Gary Soucy, accident on 8-3 Cape Elizabeth resident, uninspected Shore Road vehicle, Route 77, $133 8-11 Dan Gayer, accident on Spurwink 8-4 South Portland resident, unregistered Avenue vehicle, Mitchell Road 8-11 Nancy Rallis, Barbara Cotter, accident 8-4 Texas resident, speeding (44/30 zone) on Route 77 Shore Road, $137 8-12 Erin Cianchette, accident on Old Ocean 8-4 Gray resident, speeding (53/35 zone) House Road Route 77, $185 8-13 Jessica Magoon, Gordon Dover, top row: 8-4 Cape Elizabeth resident, uninspected accident on Route 77 Richard C. Flaherty, MD, FACS vehicle, Route 77, $133 John A. Attwood, MD, FACS 8-5 Cape Elizabeth resident, failure to David G. Fitz, MD, FACS FIRE CALLS Therese K. White, MD, FACS produce insurance, failure to stop for 7-29 Ice Pond Road, unattended burn stop sign, Mitchell Road, $302 7-30 Farm Hill Road, chimney fi re bottom row: 8-5 N.Y. resident, failure to stop for stop 7-31 Shore Road, smoke investigation Thomas E. Vaughan, MD, FACS R. Brannon Claytor, MD, FACS sign, Scott Dyer Road, $131 7-31 Littlejohn Road, odor investigation 8-6 Cape Elizabeth resident, speeding (51/35 8-1 Lydon Lane, fi re alarm IMPROVED APPEARANCE. A fresh outlook. zone), Spurwink Avenue 8-3 Wabun Road, fi re alarm Renewed self-confi dence. 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Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgery 8-10 Sidney resident, failure to produce 8-18 Two Lights Road, fi re alarm Surgery of the Hand insurance, Fowler Road, $171 8-19 Erie Road, investigation BEAUTY IS MORE than skin deep. Our Skin Solutions 8-11 Portland resident, speeding (60/45 zone), 8-21 Spurwink Avenue, chimney fi re plastic surgeons excel in today’s complex Route 77, $185 8-23 Kildeer Road, stump fi re cosmetic surgery techniques. For you, this 8-11 Cape Elizabeth resident, failure to dim QUESTIONS? Call to speak with our means a better result. And, our state-of- headlights, Route 77, $137 RESCUE CALLS experienced and friendly staff. 8-12 Standish resident, failure to produce There were 30 runs to Maine Medical Center. the-art day surgery center will enhance your 775-3446 insurance, Spurwink Road, $171 There were 4 runs to Mercy Hospital. feelings of comfort and safety. www.plasticandhand.com 8-12 South Portland resident, failure to There were 6 patients treated by Rescue 244 Western Avenue, South Portland (near the Maine Mall) MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover cards accepted. produce insurance, Spurwink Road, personnel but not transported Financing available. $171 Page 8 • The Cape Courier NEIGHBORS Sept. 11 - Sept. 24, 2010
South Portland resident Joe Conroy was Benjamin J. Wilson has been named Wiffl epalooza! named broker of the month for outstanding principal fi nancial advisor and offi ce man- sales in July at the Cape offi ce of Coldwell ager at the Cape Elizabeth branch offi ce of Banker Residential Brokerage. Conroy Edward Jones. Wilson began his fi nancial has taught English at Cape Elizabeth High career with Edward Jones in California and School for more than 30 years. then moved to a Jones offi ce in New Hamp- shire before coming to Maine. Cape resident Anne Belden, who He is registered as a fi nancial advisor in recently received her certifi cation as a life 15 states. Wilson also has experience in cor- coach through the International Coach porate sales, both at the national and inter- Federation, has opened Sea Changes Life national level. A graduate of the University Coaching, which serves women and teen of Texas at Austin, he majored in history girls. Belden’s work with women focuses and government. Wilson is a member of the on transitions of parenting, with special South Portland/Cape Elizabeth Rotary Club interest in infertility, adoption, and the and recently chaired the club’s participation launch of children into the world. Belden in Cape Family Fun Day. He also serves at a local soup helps girls navigate through high school and Photo by Christine Mackenzie kitchen, is transition to college. The Red Sox narrowly beat the Sea Dogs on Aug. 21 in the Brentwood West neighborhood a registered A year and a half ago, Belden started at the seventh annual Wiffl epalooza, a 12-hour game played to raise funds for Thomas adult leader for studying at the Coaches Training Institute Memorial Library. The Sox overtook the Dogs by two runs for a fi nal score of 223-221 the local Sea in Boston and continued at the Gestalt after 85 innings. The athletes raised $450 at the event. Noah Backer won the home run Scout unit, Therapy Institute of Philadelphia. In her contest by sending 15 balls out of the yard. work, Belden also draws on her master’s and is an ac- degree in hu- tive member man develop- with the South Team Alikatz! ment and fam- Portland/Cape ily relations Elizabeth and her role Chamber of as incoming Commerce. Ben Wilson president of the board of Hardy Girls Healthy Women, a David Sherman is among 23 Drum- nonprofi t in mond Woodsum attorneys who have been Waterville. included in the 2011 edition of “Best Law- Her web- yers in America,” a guide to the country’s site is www. leading lawyers. A civil trial attorney in seachangeslife- Anne Belden federal, state and bankruptcy courts, Sher- coaching.com. man was included this year for the fi rst time in the category of bankruptcy and creditor- debtor rights law. He concentrates his More Neighbors trial practice on commercial and business on page 20 disputes, real estate disputes, and probate and estate-related litigation.
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Paula Banks, a certi- Pencil-and-paper philanthropists ‘Invigorate Cape!’ fi ed geriatric care man- ager, has been named to merchants’ market the board of directors of the Maine Gerontologi- Sept. 18 at Sprague Hall cal Society, a statewide A group of Cape businesses will hold association of people ad- “Invigorate Cape,” a merchants’ market, dressing issues affecting from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 18, older adults in Maine. Paula Banks at Sprague Hall, 1 Charles Jordan Road. The Banks, a licensed event will be held rain or shine. social worker who has Ram Island Home and Ground, and Jor- worked with the elderly for more than 25 dan’s Lawn and Garden will present infor- years, will chair the society’s education mation on fall grass planting and give out committee and serve as a liaison for a stu- free daffodil bulbs and herbs. dent chapter. Banks was named to the board The Local Buzz café will offer gourmet in part because of her work bringing high coffee and free coffee samples. school seniors together with senior residents People who attend will also have an op- of Cape. She funds and is involved with the portunity to taste-test rare organic vegeta- town’s Senior-to-Senior program, and her A group of Cape kids gather in late August at Youth Alternatives Ingraham in bles, which will be for sale at the event, and businesses annually host CEHS students South Portland in front of school supplies collected for kids who live at the sign up with Green Spark Farm for a “Cape doing senior transition projects. Family Shelter in Portland, which serves homeless families. In August, for winter vegetable share.” Banks owns Paula Banks Consulting, the second consecutive year, the Pond Cove Parents Association organized a geriatric care management company and the drive, setting up drop boxes at Thomas Memorial Library and the Pond Two Lights Home Care, a home care and Cove School lobby. “It was a big success,” organizer Amy Lombardo said. companion company, both in Cape.
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capecourier.com public hearing set for Sept. 13 Victorious! By Elizabeth Brogan TheVolume 23 Number 11 Cape CourA publicer hearing on a potential pay-per- Aug. 14 - Sept. 10, 2010 throw system of solid waste disposal is set The Cape Courier. for Monday, Sept. 13l’s at August 7:30 p.m. 9 vote at tothe set Town Hall. The Town Counci the matter for a hearing followed a workshop Vehicle break-ins to discuss the general concept of pay-per- throw waste disposal and its potential impact in Cape on rise in Cape Elizabeth. Councilors and Town Manager Mike in past months McGovern reviewed data which showed that while Cape Elizabeth has improved its recy-ng the By Wendy Keeler cling rate in the last several years, it remains Cape Elizabeth is in the midst of a “storm” cantly higher producer of solid waste a signifi of car break-ins, with 30 reported in the past than comparative communities usi cers say. Cars in Broad Cove three months and many more unreported, ecomaine trash-to-energy plant in Portland. Cape police offi McGovern said Cape Elizabeth produces 43 and along the South Portland border have percent more solid waste, per capita, than the been hit especially, and two groups — Cape mean of comparative communities.ls, per capita teens and criminals from outside town — According to McGovern’s data, Cape are committing most of the thefts, said Cape Elizabeth produced 596.41 tons of solid Elizabeth Detective Paul Fenton. waste, or non-recycled materia ‘Car shopping’ in 2009-2010, compared to Cumberland’s 447.88 tons per capita and Falmouth’s 395.64 “We have a lot of Cape youths breaking per- tons per capita. Both of those towns incen- into cars, and they even have a name for it: tivize recycling with both pay-per-throw and ‘car shopping,’” Fenton said. “They go out curbside recycling. at night, usually in proximity to where the A dramatic difference between pay- underage drinking is going on, and enter un- throw towns and non-pay-per-throw towns,cycling locked vehicles and remove items.” Teens have been responsible for most including Cape Elizabeth, was noted, al- though it was recognized that many factors of the Broad Cove break-ins. Out-of-town might account for the difference in re criminals tend to target areas closest to the 2 9-Month Student Rate $15 line, especially the Mitchell and Wood- and solid waste rates among towns, and that town reas, Fenton said. more information was needed. land road a It was estimated that if Cape Elizabeth Out-of-town criminals could improve its recycling rate from 3 “The criminals from out of town who percent to 50 percent, a savings of approxi- we catch say they target Cape because they mately $70,000 could accrue. know no one locks their vehicles, and people Trash thrown into the hopper at the Recy- have nicer stuff in their vehicles: iPods, com- cling Center costs the town about $500,000 puters, GPS units, wallets and purses with per year, an expense carried by property taxes. money, transpasses, sunglasses, clothing, Photo by Noah Whittenburg and L.L. Bean stuff, which ve they people can soreturn far in “Any revenue you get is a net against for cash at L.L. Bean,” Fenton said. taxes,” McGovern said. Police have arrested fi Council rules amended connection with the break-ins: an adult from The council also approved amendments South Portland, two youths from Westbrook, to its own rules at its August 9 meeting. The and two teens from Cape. Two Cape teens in custody for other crimes are also suspects. —see TOWN COUNCIL, page 18 Police, who are investigating another group of Victoria Poole, 82, of Cape Elizabeth, reaches out to hug race founder, Cape native and fi ve Cape teens, expect to make more charges Olympic gold medalist Joan Benoit Samuelson, after completing this year’s Beach to Beacon oad race held on Saturday, Aug. 7. This was the 13th running of the race, which drew a 10K r this summer,dents Fenton can take said. steps to help prevent Resi record-setting 5,668course athletes record fromand Gebre 17 countries Gebremariam and 41 U.S.of Ethiopia states. Kenyantook the Linethmen’s title.Chepkurui Kristin break-ins, Fenton said. set a women’s Barrry of Scarborough and Patrick Tarpy of Yarmouth took the Maine titles. For complete polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Lock up cars, houses race results go to nishing coolrunning.com places and or times, beach2beacon.org. go to www.capeelizabeth.com. For a list of Cape See Elizabeth more pictures run- Absentee ballots for both the general Hall, and by “We’re asking people at a very minimum ners and their fi municipal elections will become available ested now at Town to remove any valuables from their vehicles from the race on pages 4 and 6. approximately 30 days before the election and lock their vehicles. Only one of our re- pleted papers to both the Cape Elizabeth and but may be requ Let us help you buy or sell today! cent breaks has been in a locked vehicle, South Portland municipal clerks by the Sept. phoning the town clerk, or through the state —see BREAK-INS, page 18 3 deadline. of Maine website. ce of the town clerk is located in lled on council, two on school boardAs of the morningin upcoming of Tuesday, Aug. 10,municipal The offi election district candidacy is open to any registered when this newspaper went to press, no po- Town Hall and is open on Monday from 7:30 Keep them in the loop! ce. Cape Elizabeth voter with Cape residency tential candidates for either the Town Coun- a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday Two seats to be fi during the term of offi cil or School Board had taken out nominating from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lane may also be To be nominated for a municipal seat, a papers. One South Portland resident, John E. reached at [email protected] or potential candidate must collect the signa- Brady, has taken, but had not yet returned, at 799-7665. By Elizabeth Brogan For updated election information check Four Cape Elizabeth municipal seats nwill and tures of between 25 and 100 registered Cape nominating papers for the seat on the Port- nd 50 signatures from Cape the town website at www.capeelizabeth. be fi lled in the November election. voters. A water district candidate must col- land Water district Board of Trustees. Town Council seats currently held by lect between 35 a For updated information about municipal com. lled. The seats gistered South Portland Frank Governali and Penny Jorda Elizabeth voters and between 100 and 150 and water district candidates, go to www. signatures from re capeelizabeth.com. School Board seats held by Linda Winker The election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, Cape Elizabeth, Maine 04107 and Rebecca Millett will be fi voters. Completed papers must be returned to the are for three-year terms. ce by 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3. The at the Cape Elizabeth High School gym. The A five–year Board term of on Trustees, the Portland currently Wa- clerk’s offi ter District nominee must appear in person, prior to the held by John Brady, will also be filled in deadline, to complete the nomination papers. f Town Water District nominees must present com- the election. ce o Nominating papers for municipal and water district seats became available on July 26 at the Town Hall offi 207-767-2224 | www.bostwickandcompany.com Clerk Debra Lane. A municipal or water email: [email protected]
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Kitchen showcase benefi t to be held Sept. 11 CAPE By Wendy Derzawiec 767 4074 The 2010 Maine Home + Design Kitchen will benefi t the nonprofi t Cape Elizabeth Edu- CALENDAR [email protected] Tour, which will showcase 12 Cape Elizabeth cation Foundation, which seeks to fund inno- homes, is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Satur- vative programs in the Cape schools. Saturday, September 11 Ongoing each week day, Sept. 11. The tour, presented by Legacy Go to www.ceef.us or call 767-2333 for Cape Kitchen Tour, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Al-Anon, Newcomers’ meeting, 6:15 p.m., Properties, Sotheby’s International Realty, information about tickets and sale locations. to benefi t Cape Elizabeth Education regular meeting 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, at Foundation. FMI www.ceef.us United Methodist Church, 280 Ocean ‘Suessical the Musical,’ to run through Sept. 26 Monday, September 13 House Road (Rt. 77). Regular meeting 7 p.m. Fridays at St. Alban’s Episcopal School Board Human Resources Church, 885 Shore Road. Committee, 7:30 a.m., William H. Jordan Conference Room, Town Hall, Alcoholics Anonymous, 2 p.m. Saturdays, First Congregational Church, 301 Cottage Community Services Advisory Rd., So. Port.; 7 p.m. Wednesdays, St. Commission, 7 p.m., Community Center Bartholomew Church, 8 Two Lights Road; Arts Commission, 7 p.m., Thomas 7 p.m. Fridays, St. Alban’s Church, 885 Memorial Library Shore Road. Town Council, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Cape Elizabeth Historical Preservation chamber Society, 9 a.m.–noon Thursdays, except Tuesday, September 14 holidays, storm days, Thomas Memorial Conservation Commission, 7 p.m., Library, 6 Scott Dyer Road. Volunteers Assessing/Codes/Planning Conference assist with information searches. Public Room, second fl oor Town Hall welcome. School Board Business Meeting, 7 p.m., Cape Elizabeth Lions Club, 6:39 p.m., Town Hall chamber fi rst and third Tuesdays (except July Thursday, September 16 and August) at the Bowery Beach Schoolhouse, head of Two Lights Road. Thomas Memorial Library Board of For more information about the club, Trustees, 6:30 p.m., Thomas Memorial contact president, Steve Hayes, 799-4610, Library or Bruce Balfour, 831-0166. Dan Howard, second from left, is one of fi ve Cape actors in “Suessical the Musical.” Fort Williams Advisory Commission, 7 Fire-Police meetings, 7 p.m. third Thursday p.m., Public Works of each month except July and August at “Suessical the Musical,” at Lyric Music Who family, and Gertrude McFuzz. Jamie Saturday, September 18 the Cape Elizabeth Police Station, 325 Theater in South Portland through Sept. 26, Lupien directs. Open Lighthouse Day, Portland Head Light Ocean House Road. features a Cape-rich cast: Dan Howard; his Show times are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Sat- Museum and tower, free admission The South Portland/Cape Elizabeth sisters Colleen and Shannon; Griffi n Car- urdays, and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are Rotary Club, each Wednesday at 6:15 Tuesday, September 21 penter; and Samantha Feenstra. $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, and $15 for p.m. at the Purpoodock Country Club Planning Board meeting, 7 p.m., Town Hall The musical, based on stories by beloved students and college students with ID. chamber, 320 Ocean House Road on Spurwink Road in Cape Elizabeth. Contact John LoBosco, club president, children’s author Dr. Suess, includes charac- Call 799-7337, e-mail info@portland- Thursday, September 23 799-1842 for more information. ters such as the Cat in the Hat, Horton the El- players.org, or visit www.portlandplayers. Recycling Committee, 7 p.m., Public Works, American Legion, 7 p.m. second Monday ephant, the Grinch, Yertle the Turtle, Mayzie org, to reserve tickets. The theater is located Cooper Drive of each month, Cape Elizabeth United La Bird, General Gengus Khan Schmitz, the at 420 Cottage Road. Saturday, September 25 Methodist Church, 280 Ocean House Escapade Consignment Sale, 8:30 a.m.- Road. For more information contact Deb noon, Community Center parking lot Schneider, 767-6109.
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By Wendy Keeler for each online enrollment, with a minimum Say goodbye to the lottery system. Cape of $2. At Community Services’ offi ce or over Community Services now has online reg- the phone, staff will set up online accounts istration. Through the department’s part- for people who do not use computers. nership with Active Network, web-based Some in town welcome the new service. software used by 1,200 U.S. recreation de- Others do not. partments, community members can register “The public’s emotions run the gamut,” from home, fi nd out how many spaces are Hoskin said. available in a class, learn about date and time For some, computers are the problem. changes, and print receipts and lists of fam- “Concerns have been expressed by peo- ily members’ activities for the year. ple who aren’t comfortable with computers,” “This is going to take us into a new era,” said Hoskin, with the following reassurance. Community Services Director Janet Hoskin “We’re going to have computers set up here said about the service, which opened on La- in our conference room for people more bor Day. “This will streamline a lot of ser- comfortable doing it under our watch.” vices for our offi ce and for a lot of citizens Others are uneasy about entering credit Cape Cub Scouts and friends gather for a silly picture. who want this convenience.” card information onto computers, Hoskin Regardless of how people plan to register said. Community members also worry about Registration for boys interested in that aims to build character, self-reliance, — online, by telephone, or by mail — com- registering online right after registration for becoming Cub Scouts will be held from an appreciation of the outdoors, and good munity members must create an account that a program opens and people take to their 6:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, in the citizenship. Child and parents participate in Community Services staff will refer to when computers at the same time, she said. Pond Cove cafetorium. Boys will meet activities together. registering people for programs. Even Community Services staff members Scouts and participate in games and Checks for the $35 registration fee “By entering your name, birth date and are nervous about the change, “but we’re go- activities while parents speak with Cub should be made out to “Cub Scout Pack 30.” contact information ahead of time, the time ing to constantly evaluate this,” Hoskin said. Scout representatives and fi ll out forms. Cash also will be accepted. A subscription to enroll in activities is shortened no matter Go to http://activenet. active.com/cecom- The fi rst pack meeting will be held from 7 to Boy’s Life magazine will be available for which method you use,” Hoskin said. munityservices/ to set up an account. For to 8 p.m. immediately after the sign-up. $12. Fliers with additional details will be Setting up an account is free, but Active more information, call Community Services For boys in fi rst through fi fth grades, distributed at school. Net charges a 6.5 percent fee plus 50 cents at 799-2868. the Cub Scouts program combines outdoor Contact Cub Master A.J. DiNinno at activities, sports and academics in a program 799-1277 for information. Cape author to address Cape historical society
Cape resident and author Richard Shain est brother, and an artist, historian, explor- Authentic Cohen will speak at the Cape Elizabeth His- er, cartographer and family man. The book torical Preservation Society’s meeting at 7 details Longfellow’s life through the 19th aiwanese p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, in the Community century, from his travels in the wilderness Cuisine Room at Thomas Memorial Library. of Maine to the Civil War and Washington, /0%. Cohen will discuss his most recent book, D.C. ./7 “The Forgotten Longfellow: Man in the All are welcome at the historical society 20% OFF Shadow,” which examines the life of Al- events, which are free and offer refreshments. Bubble Tea • Beef Stew Noodle Soup Open Mon.-Sat. exander Wadsworth Longfellow, Sr., Henry Contact Jane Downes at jmdownes@maine. • Stewed Minced Pork Rice & more 10am-8pm Wadsworth Longfellow’s second-to-young- rr.com for more information. One coupon per customer, exp. 9/30/2010 Closed Sun. "UBBLE -AINEIA $ESSERT .OODLE "AR CELT Challenge Sprint Triathlon on Sept. 26 4EMPLE 3TREET 0ORTLAND -AINE .EXT TO .ICKELODEON #INEMAS 4EMPLE 3T 0ARKING 'ARAGE %NTRANCE The sixth annual Noyes Hall & Allen Portland, Tri-Maine was formed in response WWWBUBBLEMAINEIACOM CELT Challenge Sprint Triathlon and Du- to the growing demand for high-quality mul- athlon, Cape Elizabeth’s only triathlon, will tisport events in Maine. take place on Sunday, Sept. 26 at 9 a.m. at Cape Elizabeth High School. The CELT Challenge features a triathlon (swim-bike-run) and a duathlon (run-bike- run). The triathlon consists of a 425-yard pool swim, a 14-mile bike ride and 3-mile cross-country trail run. The duathlon re- places the swim with an additional 1.5-mile trail run, followed by the bike and the run competitions. Teams of two or three people may also sign up to compete in either the triathlon or the duathlon. www.OceansideMaine.com Athletes may register at capelandtrust. Frank Strout Patrick Cooper org/triathlon/2010. The triathlon is limited to the fi rst 156 registrants, while the duath- lon is open to all interested participants. • High List to Sell Price Ratio CELT also seeks volunteers to assist or- • ganizers the morning of the event. Contact LOW Average Days on the Market Lisa Flaim at CELT at 767-6054 or admin@ • Local Realtors with years of experience & education capelandtrust.org. • In-house Rental Division Noyes, Hall & Allen, a locally owned, independent insurance company, is the !"#$ Lisa Jesmain main sponsor of the event, which attracts %%!# % #& Genesta Berry more than 250 athletes from across South- ern Maine and New England. OA Centers for Orthopaedics returns as the CELT Chal- lenge medical sponsor. Cycle Mania of Portland returns as equipment sponsor, pro- viding on-site mechanical services for tri- athlon participants the day of the race. Tri- Maine serves as race organizer. Located in Steve Seabury Jeff & Vicki Kennedy John Manasso www.capecourier.com 1231 Shore Road * Cape Elizabeth * Maine * 04107 * 207-799-7600 Page 12 • The Cape Courier EVENTS & ORGANIZATIONS Sept. 11 - Sept. 24, 2010 Cape Lions Club offi cers invite new members for exciting year of service
Governors present tion, and other common vision problems. Lions also support community youth outgoing president and elderly activities and strive to make our with special awards community a better place to live. More than 1 million members in 206 countries and geo- graphic areas are involved in the Lions. Cape Elizabeth Lions Club members kicked off their 61st year on Aug. 14 with a lobster Acting locally and steak cookout and installation of new of- The Cape Lions support a variety of local fi cers at the Bowery Beach Schoolhouse. programs, including “Scouting for Food,” Immediate past District Gov. Roger Black- Scouting’s community stewardship project, stone presented awards to President Kim which is the source of much of the food for Brooks for serving as president of the “Most Thanksgiving and Christmas deliveries. The Improved Club” during the past year, the Pres- Lions also maintain a donation box at IGA, ident’s Award in Recognition of Outstanding the food from which goes to local church Service and Dedication for her efforts during food pantries throughout the year. the past year, and a certifi cate of achievement Members also ring bells at the Pond Cove for the club’s 60 years of service. IGA in support of the Salvation Army pro- District Gov. Duke Goranites presided gram. Each year the club sponsors a high over the installation of new offi cers for the school girl and boy to Dirigo Boys and Girls Lions District Gov. Duke Goranites inducts Steve Hayes, left, as Lions’ new president. upcoming year: Steve Hayes, president; State and funds two scholarships for graduat- Mark Fleming, fi rst vice-president; John ing Cape High seniors. The club also collects Ney, second vice-president; Rick Perham, eyeglasses for the needy in town and donates third vice-president; Kim Brooks, secretary; to the Cape Police Benevolent Association. Sonja Orff Ney, assistant secretary; Rich Brooks, treasurer; Rad Mitchell, Lion Tam- Fundraisers er; Bill Stressenger, Tail Twister; and Judy Cape Lions have several fundraising Shedd, Gene Weismann, Bruce Balfour, and projects that help support the various activi- Bill Stressenger, directors. ties and charities. Lions host spaghetti and lobster dinners at the clubhouse in the fall Thinking globally and pancake breakfasts in the winter. Mem- Lions are volunteers and members of the bers operate games, rides, and food booths largest volunteer service organization in the at Family Fun Day, and they man the bottle world. In 1925, Helen Keller addressed the shed at the Recycling Center for one or two Lions international convention in Cedar months each year. Because these fundraising Point, Ohio, and challenged Lions to be- activities require a lot of time and energy, the come “knights of the blind in the crusade club is always looking for new members to against darkness.” From that time, Lions help. clubs have been involved in service to the Dinner meetings are held the fi rst and blind and visually impaired and are striving third Tuesdays at 6:39 p.m. at the clubhouse. to eliminate preventable blindness in our Please contact President Steve Hayes, at Immediate past District Governor Roger Blackstone congratulates President lifetime. Toward this goal, Lions support di- 799-4610 or Bruce Balfour at 831-0166 Kim Brooks for the naming of Cape Lions as “Most Improved Club.” abetes awareness and prevention, and vision about becoming a Lions member. The next screening for glaucoma, macular degenera- club meeting is set for Sept. 21.
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Buttered Biscuit ‘Chef of Month’ on Sept. 30 Cape geriatric experts to offer seniors tips Cape Elizabeth resident Audrey Castro, Elizabeth High School. Castro will share her on how to stay at home as long, safely as possible who owns the Buttered Biscuit, a takeout culinary expertise, and Cape residents and business in South Portland, will be Chef of students will dine on food prepared from Two Cape residents from geriatric care terventions in technology and care that allow the Month on Thursday, Sept. 30, at Cape Buttered Biscuit recipes. businesses in town will discuss strategies seniors to “stay home longer” and also talk Seniors are invited monthly to the lunch- for senior citizens who want to stay in their about signs indicating when it might be time eons, which highlight the importance of local homes as long and safely as possible, and for seniors to consider other living alterna- food and healthy eating and are sponsored also will offer information about when el- tives. They will answer questions and offer by the high school’s Wellness Committee in ders should look at other options. suggestions. Open 6 days a week conjunction with the Cape Elizabeth Educa- A licensed social worker and a certifi ed The program is sponsored through Cape Closed Tuesdays tion Foundation, the Cape Farm Alliance, care manager, Paula Banks owns Two Lights Elizabeth’s Triad program, a cooperative and the High School Parents Association. Home Care, LLC, and Paula Banks Consult- program involving senior citizens, law en- SHORE The cost for the lunch is $4 per person, ing, LLC, which are both in Cape. forcement, and community organizations. THINGS payable when making reservations through David Rogers is assistant director of Cape Triad’s goal is to educate seniors and to fi nd 1232 Shore Road, Community Services at http://activenet17. Memory Care, an assisted living facility ways to work together as partners to improve CAPE ELIZABETH scheduled to open in town in November. the safety and quality of life for elders in the 799-3796 active. com/cecommunityservices/, by call- ing 799-2868, or at the Community Center, The two will review some of the latest in- community. 20% OFF with this ad 343 Old Ocean House Road. Trip to include music theater, yacht club lunch
A group of Cape senior citizens will take the Danversport Yacht Club. in a musical comedy and a yacht club lunch The trip cost, $99 per person, will include on Wednesday, Sept. 29, when Community the theater ticket, lunch, and custom-coach Pine Point Pencil Pushers Services takes a group by bus to the North transportation. To register, go to http://ac- Shore Music Theater in Beverly, Mass. tivenet17.active. com/cecommunityservices/ Greg & Jen Phone “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” is based on the call 799-2868, or go to the Community Ser- Southworth 207-730-0255 hit 1988 movie starring Steve Martin and vices’ offi ce at Community Center, 343 Old Over 25yrs Exp. 207-730-0874 Michael Caine. The group will eat lunch at Ocean House Road. Bookkeeping & Payroll Services Corporate & Personal Taxes Pineland Farms wine tasting planned Oct. 21 QuickBooks & Computer Training Work Onsite or Pick up & Delivery A trip to Pineland Farms in New Glou- The cost is $20/per person. To register, $20/HR Bookkeeping Rate cester for wine tasting and a tour is planned please go to http://activenet17.active. com/ for Thursday, Oct. 21. cecommunityservices/, call 799-2868, or 201 U.S. Rte 1, #294 Tripgoers will go on a guided trolley tour go to the Community Services’ offi ce at Scarborough, Me 04074 of the 5,000-acre working farm, which will Community Center, 343 Old Ocean House be followed by a wine tasting in the farm’s Road. visitors’ center.
Pot roast dinner, bingo set for Oct. 7 in Cape
Bingo will follow a pot roast dinner planned will receive small prizes. for seniors on Thursday, Oct. 7 at 11:30 a.m. The cost for lunch is $5, and Bingo play- Town of Cape Elizabeth Commission Vacancy at the Community Center. ers will pay an additional $1.50. Lunch will include pot roast and vegeta- Money will be collected at the door, but The Town Council Appointments Committee is seeking bles, dessert and a beverage. Bingo winners reservations are required. Call 799-2868. applicants to fill a vacancy on the Fort Williams Advisory Commission. The vacancy is an unexpired term until 12/31/2012. Applicants may apply on line at www. Fall foliage trip to Vermont planned Oct. 18-20 capeelizabeth.com. Applications are also available at Town Hall by contacting Debra Lane, Town Clerk 799-7665. Community Services will offer a three- Go to the Community Services offi ce at day fall foliage trip to Vermont from Oct. 18 the Community Center, 343 Ocean House Applications must be submitted to Debra lane, no later than to Oct. 20. The group will stay in the Killing- Road, for a trip itinerary or call 799-2868 for Monday, September 20, 2010. ton/Rutland area and go sight-seeing during more information. the day.
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Shopping programs benefi t HSPA, MSPA, PCPA Class of 1955 celebrates 55!
The parents associations at Cape Eliza- program. beth High School and Cape Elizabeth Mid- Box Tops can be clipped from hundreds of dle School are teaming up again this year grocery products and deposited at collection in the Hannaford Dollars program in which bins at IGA, the Cape Elizabeth Commu- the organizations earn $50 for every $1,000 nity Center, the Cape Swap Shop, Thomas in gift cards purchased each month at the Memorial Library, and main lobbies at both grocery store. People who participate in the schools. program order the cards in denominations By signing up to support either school at of $100, $200, or $300 through organizers www.boxtops4education.com, people also Trish Brigham or Amy Stanley. Then, in- can shop online at Box Tops Marketplace stead of paying for groceries with a credit and Box Tops Reading Room. A percentage card, check, or cash, shoppers use their card. of purchases will go toward school fundrais- When program participants need to “reload” ing efforts. their cards, they send a check for the same amount to Brigham or Stanley. Hannaford Helps Last year, the program raised nearly Shoppers also can raise money for Pond $3,000 for the two organizations, Brigham Cove through Dec. 5 by buying products Members of Cape Elizabeth High School’s Class of 1955 gather in Cape on Aug. 4, when said. from companies that participate in the Han- they celebrated their 55th reunion. “Seventy fi ve percent of the remaining classmates attend- Contact Trish Brigham at pbrigham@ naford Helps Schools program. ed — quite a coup!” class member Sally Hinckley wrote in an e-mail to The Cape Courier. maine.rr.com or Amy Stanley at amystan- HHS products are displayed above “Han- [email protected]. naford Helps” shelf tags. Shoppers who buy the products receive special receipts at the CEMS gift-wrap fundraiser tradition continues Box Tops register that can be dropped in a collection Parents at Pond Cove and Cape Eliza- container marked “Pond Cove” at Hannaford with Great American products, not Sally Foster beth Middle school have set a goal of raising or in Box Tops containers throughout town. $3,600 this school year through the collec- Three “school dollars” are earned for every For years, Cape Elizabeth Middle School kitchen tools, magazines, books, and bulbs tion of Box Tops for Education, 10-cent cou- four items purchased. students have gone door to door in Septem- for gardens. Items from GAO’s Helping Hands pons found on many grocery products. Contact Joanne Sullivan at jsull@maine. ber selling gift wrap in the school’s biggest line are made at “project centers” focused on School supporters can raise as much as rr.com for more information about the Box fundraiser of the year. This year, from Sept. improving the lives of their employees, from $60,000 for each school year through the Tops and Hannaford Helps programs. 17 through Oct. 1, kids again will ring door- a team in Africa caring for HIV orphans to a bells but they will sell products from Great center for the deaf in central China. American Opportunities rather than from Contact GAO co-chairs Mary Ellen Cari- PCPA’s fi rst meeting of the year on Sept. 22 Sally Foster, which has eliminated all catalog gnan at [email protected] or 799- sales. Delivery will be in early November. 2878, or Sue Harper at harpersusa@maine. The Pond Cove Parents Association will Meetings are held in the Pond Cove cafe- GAO also sells jewelry, gourmet treats, rr.com for more information. hold its fi rst meeting of the school year torium on the third Wednesday of every Wednesday, Sept. 22, in the Pond Cove cafe- month at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., to accommodate torium. Pond Cove parents and guardians are parents’ schedules. invited to attend to meet board members and Go to the PCPA website, www. capepcpa. learn about upcoming events, grant opportu- org, for information about meetings, events, nities and ways to get involved. and programs.
CEHS parents encouraged to work Bottle Shed A Kindred Healthcare Assisted Living Residence Comfort. Safety. Laughter. Friendships. Refinement. The High School Parents Association en- high school community involving a minimal courages parents to sign up for two-hour shifts time commitment,” HSPA co-chair Trish 78 Scott Dyer Road, Cape Elizabeth, Maine 04107 207.799.7332 www.villagecrossings.com at the Recyling Center’s Bottle Shed in Octo- Brigham said. “Getting the bottle shed for ber. All funds raised through bottle redemp- a month doesn’t happen often, but when it tion during the month will go to the HSPA. does, the money it raises gives a boost to the To sign up, go to the town website, www.cap- HSPA coffers.” eelizabeth.com, click on the “Recycling Pages” Contact Brigham at pbrigham@maine. link, and then on the “Bottle Shed” link. rr.com or co-chair Susan Leighton at sjleigh- “This effort is a great way to support the [email protected] for more information.
Haunted Harvest organizers seek volunteers
The parents’ associations at all three Cape opportunity to dunk teachers in a dunk tank, schools seek volunteers to work at the sec- and haunted hayrides that will begin after ond annual Haunted Harvest, planned from 5:30 p.m. The Eastman family and Arlington 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, at Tur- Restorations are sponsoring the event. key Hill Farm. Contact Amy Lombardo at ajlombar- A family event for all ages, the day will in- [email protected] about volunteering. Visit clude games, concessions, a train ride spon- www.capepcpa.org for more information. sored by the Lions Club, a moon bounce, the The event has an Oct. 23 rain date.
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Breaking records! Young standout golfer racks up major honors
Cape golfer Reese McFarlane captured his fourth consecutive Maine State Junior Golf title last month at Val Halla Golf Cen- ter in Cumberland. After posting the lowest qualifying round of 4 under par for a 68, he went on to win his next four matches over the following two days. At the end of July, McFarlane competed in the Optomist International Junior Champion- ships held at PGA National in Palm Beach, Fla., one of the most recognizable junior tour- naments in the world with more than 5,000 golfers, ages 10-18, participating in qualify- ing tournaments each year. This year, 620 of the top fi nishers in the tournaments advanced to the championships, representing more than Gathering this summer in Saint John, New Brunswick, for the Maine 30 nations, 45 states and six Canadian prov- State Swimming Championships are Coastal Maine Aquatics’ relay team inces. After three days of medal play, Reese members, left to right, Colby Harvey of Cape Elizabeth, Amelia Deady placed sixth overall in the 12-13 year old divi- of Freeport, Emelia Von Saltza of Freeport, and Sydney Wight of Cape sion and was the top U.S. fi nisher. Reese McFarlane Elizabeth. Harvey set state records in the girls 13-14 age group in the 100 butterfl y and the 200 individual medley, and won the 100 backstroke, and the 100 and 200 breast stroke. She and a relay team that included Wight set fi ve state records. Wight won the 50- and 100-meter freestyle events in the 13-14 age group. Kevin Brady Alumni Soccer Game celebrates 10 years with largest-ever participation
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students make sense of their lives while agenda. This past school year, members at- you are also striving to make your subject tended Model United Nations conferences compelling to their individual needs,” Casey at Brown University, Dartmouth College said. “When we do this, I believe we are all and Boston University, for which they spent Timmy Thompson Award winners and we hours preparing and where they won honors. not only continue to honor [Timmy’s] mem- At meetings, members discuss major world ory but also ensure that the educational mis- issues, watch and discuss documentaries, sion is real for all Cape kids.” and bring in experts to speak. Last year, at the invitation of WAC, six Bahraini women Brownell Award shared their views with students at CEHS, Gretchen McNulty, who has taught social the only secondary school in the U.S. they studies at CEHS since 2001, received the visited during a three-week trip to the States. 2010 Elaine Brownell Award for her work Members also hold a communitywide inter- creating the high national affairs trivia school’s World Af- When it came time to competition each fairs Council in 2006 year, and attend out- and for her efforts to honor our son who passed of-town lectures. make the program away last summer, the McNulty spoke fl ourish. emotionally and with With the award, decision was simple: We obvious gratitude named after longtime created an identical Timmy after receiving the CEHS math teacher Thompson Award ... Brownell Award. Photo by Patricia McCarthy Elaine Brownell, “Several years “CEEF recognizes — John Casey ago I was given the Gretchen McNulty is about to accept a hug and the Elaine Brownell Award from the award’s a staff member who namesake Aug. 31 at the Cape Elizabeth Education Foundation’s annual teacher awards chance to act as a con- has done an extraor- duit between those in- celebration, while CEEF President Christine Mackenzie, left, and Superintendent Alan dinary job in imple- Hawkins applaud. dividuals who saw fi t to help make the World menting a CEEF grant,” CEEF President Affairs Council an option for students and teaching in Cape 30 years ago. He taught so- Christine Mackenzie said at the assembly. those students who saw fi t to make the most CEEF awards cial studies and English for 20 years before “Not all grants are successful. .... [but] some, of the opportunity. I thank them all for that. Cont. from page 1______becoming vice principal 10 years ago. For like the project our 2010 recipient is being I cannot put into words the joy I feel as an continues to thrive, that Timmy’s spirit and years, he also coached basketball and base- recognized for, went from spark to bonfi re in educator and as a person to be able to watch presence continue to live on, and that adults ball and served as a student council advisor a relatively short time and now burns with its students year after year develop not only who have dedicated their lives to working and Cape Elizabeth Little League and Babe own fuel. To abuse the imagery even further, confi dence and leadership, new and rich un- with students continue to be recognized for Ruth volunteer. I would argue that small but powerful fl ames derstanding, and skills of all kinds—but most the positive, lasting infl uence they can have People who work with kids have a special are burning at college campuses across the of all, creative, hopeful and energetic ideas on those entrusted to their care,” Casey said. opportunity, he said at the assembly. country as a result of this grant’s extraordi- about how to make our world a better place. “When it came time to honor our son who “Working with Timmy Thompson guar- nary success.” I never dreamed so many students would go passed away last summer, the decision was anteed that I never lost sight of the following Some WAC members have gone on to on from here to incorporate their WAC experi- simple: We created an identical Timmy key elements of any teaching platform: dedi- major in international relations in college. ences, along with so many other factors, into Thompson Award at Portland High School cate yourself to the needs of your particular The council, which has a goal of foster- those enigmatic choices we call life.” in Sean’s name.” age group; be fl exible in your teaching and ing a deepened understanding of global is- Both recipients received a glass apple and A 1974 CEHS graduate, Casey started discipline; and, lastly, take the time to help sues and international politics, keeps a busy $2,000 from CEEF.
dent and from colleges about doing teaching Bird hunting in Cape Elizabeth is al- Superintendent around leadership, and there’s a possibility of Hunting Cont. from page 1______Cont. from page 1______lowed over the town’s salt marshes, Great even working with student teachers,” he said Pond and the shoreline area which is un- Hawkins for his work in many areas: the over the phone. “What I’m hearing from peo- A hunter using a tree stand on private der federal jurisdiction. The discharge of curriculum, the district’s comprehensive ple is, ‘If you’re available, we want you.’” property must have permission of the land- fi rearms is expressly prohibited by Cape emergency preparedness plan, guidance, But Hawkins’ bucket list includes more owner, and the stand must be tagged with the Elizabeth ordinance in all other areas, ex- food services, the budget, facilities, special than education, he added. name of both the hunter and the landowner. cepting property owned by the Spurwink services and contract negotiations. “I’m very interested in local history and Night hunting, prior to one-half hour be- Rod and Gun Club, for military or lawful “I believe Alan’s retirement is a huge loss family genealogy, and I have an enormous fore sunrise or after one-half hour after sun- defense purposes, or as authorized on tar- for the Cape Elizabeth school system, and I library at home and a lot of research to do. set, is not allowed. get ranges by the Cape Elizabeth Police am very sorry to see him go.” I’m an Abraham Lincoln scholar and hope Hunting on Sunday is not allowed. Department. Hawkins’ wife Margaret is principal of to do some writing in that area and also on Brown School in South Portland. Hawkins, the early history of Maine,” he said. “I really Waterfowl hunting Complete information available The early season for hunting Canada too, plans to continue working in education. need to live to be 120 at least to get every- Complete information on hunting in goose in Cape Elizabeth began Sept. 1 and “I have loved working in education. I thing done that I want to do.” Maine is available at Maine.gov. Select continues until Sept. 25. Duck hunting in have done it for 42 years, and I can’t just The School Board is in the process of Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Cape, which falls into the state’s southern walk away from it. I’ll be involved in some searching for an interim superintendent for Wildlife from the home page and choose hunting zone, has a split season of Oct. 1 way,” he said. the second half of the school year. Next week from specifi c menu options. Hunters should through Oct. 23 and Nov. 10 through Dec. That may be soon. the board will begin discussing the time line be familiar with both state and local ordi- 25. This is also the regular hunting season “I’m already getting phone calls from and search process for a permanent superin- nances. for Canada goose. people who want me to be interim superinten- tendent, Millett said. Hunting licenses are required and may be “We do get a lot of calls on opening day,” obtained online at the website for the Maine says Hunt. “People aren’t used to hearing Department of Inland Fisheries and Wild- gunshots in Cape… Right at sunrise, there is a life at Maine.gov. or at Town Hall in Cape fl urry of gunshots and it sounds like a war.” Elizabeth.
Election from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lane may also be Furniture Special Cases Cont. from page 1______reached at [email protected] or Audio/Video Collectables at 799-7665. Workstations Sharp Tools John E. Brady returned his nominating pa- For updated election information check the Children’s Instruments pers for a term of fi ve years representing town website at www.capeelizabeth.com. Cape Elizabeth and South Portland on the Architecture Marine water district board. Display Cases Seating/Tables The election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, Special Spaces Storage at the Cape Elizabeth High School gym. The B Wall Units Trim polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. EC Absentee ballots for both the general and Design Restoration municipal elections will become available Consultation Architectural BAY ELECTRIC CO., INC. approximately 30 days before the election Design Plans Furniture Commercial Design-Build Build Plans Marine but may be requested now at Town Hall, by phoning the town clerk, or by visiting the Industrial Maintenance Custom Woodworking state website at Maine.gov. Residential Trouble-Shooting 207-233-4207 The offi ce of the town clerk is located in P.O. Box 6316 • Cape Elizabeth 04107 Town Hall and is open on Monday from 7:30 Email: [email protected] Web: mdwoodworking.com a.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesday through Friday 207-799-0350 Sept. 11 - Sept. 24, 2010 CLASSIFIEDS The Cape Courier • Page 19
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Senior teaches seniors Sixty years!
Leslie and Marion Newton of Columbus Road celebrate their Cape Elizabeth High School senior Alex Kouros spent six weeks this summer teaching 60th anniversary on Aug. 20 at the Purpoodock Club, where computer education to residents at Scarborough Terrace, an assisted living community their daughter Diane Sikorski of Topsham threw them a surprise in Scarborough. Scarborough Terrace partners with the Department of Labor to work combination anniversary-birthday party. Leslie turned 81 on with high school students and adults who may encounter barriers for future employ- Aug. 19, the day the couple married in 1950. ment. “Alex has been a great help to our residents who are interested in developing their computer skills. He is always upbeat and eager to be of assistance, while showing our residents how easy it can be to use a computer,” said Scarborough Terrace Executive Olga V. Gross of Scarborough has been Katherine Graves, the daughter of Col- Director Terry Huntley. named executive director of Cape Memory leen and Gregory Graves, was married Care, a 72-bed assisted living and demen- to Darren Bridgewater, who grew up in tia-care residence under development at 126 Hartlepool, England, on Aug. 14 at Clay Five part-time Cape students at the Uni- Nathan Gray, a 2006 graduate of Scott Dyer Road. Gross, who has 10 years Hill Farm in York. Eighty guests attended versity of Southern Maine in Gorham were Cape Elizabeth High School, graduated of experience in the fi eld, has a master’s de- the ceremony and celebration. named to the dean’s list for the 2009-2010 ac- cum laude in May from Kenyon College gree in health policy and management from A 2006 graduate of Cape Elizabeth ademic year: McKinley Donahue, Jennifer in Gambier, Ohio. Nathan was joined in the Muskie School of Public Service at the High School and a 2010 history graduate Eilts McKenney, Rakefet Kahn, Katherine Gambier by his brothers Dan Gray, now University of Southern Maine in Portland. of Simmons College in Boston, the bride is McCabe, and Stephanie Phillips. of Ambler, Pa., Chris Burton of Boulder, Cape resident David H. Rogers has an editorial coordinator at the Boston offi ce Colo., and his father, Ken Gray. been appointed director of admissions and of Wiley Blackwell Publishing. Two of the Nathan is now working as a paralegal community relations at the residence, which bridesmaids, Kelsey Treister, daughter More Neighbors in the Federal Trade Commission’s Offi ce is scheduled to open in November. 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