Postal Patron PRSRT STD U.S. Postage Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 PAID Permit No. 62 Portland, ME The Cape Cour erECRWSS Volume 24 Number 7 An Independent Not-for-Profi t Newspaper June 1 - June 14, 2011 Serving Cape Elizabeth Since 1988 capecourier.com

Fun in the fog

Despite the foggy weather, Patrick Miller and Tom Danielson of Manchester, N.H., were out and about May 19, playing a game of Frisbee at Fort Williams.

Photo by Lauren Nicholson Single best Next school chief in doubles CEEF grant paves way to be announced for Western Class B for iPads at high school in early June By Patricia McCarthy to replace the school’s 200 laptops, the By Wendy Keeler Gary Lanoie, the Cape Elizabeth school district could buy 405 iPad 2s – enough School Board members, who completed district technology director, always has to provide one for each freshman, sopho- interviews with superintendent fi nalists on thought high school students would ben- more and junior. And there will be enough May 24, hope to announce the name of efi t from having enough laptops so each in the 2012-13 budget for iPads for the Cape Elizabeth’s next school chief by early could use one whenever it was needed. fourth class, he said. June, School Board Chair Mary Townsend Laptops at the high school currently are Swapping a laptop for an iPad isn’t an said on May 26. stored on carts that must be checked out. even trade. CEHS Principal Jeff Shedd The board will choose between two fi - With only one cart for each department, said, in many ways, the iPad is better. nalists, one from Maine and one from out of availability of the computers is limited. “There are all kinds of educational state. Both are educators in high-perform- “I’ve always felt bad that we haven’t applications,” he said. “The iPads open ing school districts. been able to have one-to-one capability,” worlds of possibilities.” “We are collecting any additional infor- Lanoie said, but tight budgets have pre- Thanks to a grant of nearly $44,000 mation that board members feel they need vented that. “I built this year’s technology from the Cape Elizabeth Educational to make this decision,” Townsend said the budget with the laptops being replaced, Foundation, teachers won’t be excluded day before The Cape Courier went to press. just because that’s what we’ve been do- from those worlds. That money will be “Both fi nalists are of such high quality it ing. And then I started thinking … what Photo by Jim Morse used to buy 60 iPad 2s for teachers and will be a diffi cult decision, but that’s a great if we could have one-on-one access with Senior Ben Morse and sophomore Sam staff, and provide extensive training, in- problem to have.” the same amount of money?” Sherman celebrate their victory in the cluding sessions with Apple instructors – In March, after interviewing fi ve fi nal- Lanoie’s thinking led him to discover Western Maine Class B doubles tennis ists for the job that Alan Hawkins held tournament in Portland on May 21. The score that for the same amount it would cost See CEEF GRANT, page 18 in the fi nal against Falmouth was 6-1, 6-3. See SUPERINTENDENT, page 18

Driver retires from job in which cargo ‘unloads itself’ Love this paper? By Wendy Keeler In his 28 years working for the Cape Please consider Elizabeth School Department, Ray Mi- making a gift chaud has done it all, from maintenance, grounds and janitorial work to plumbing to keep it around and trouble-shooting boiler problems. But when Michaud, who will retire June 18, be- Sometimes the best part of a vacation gan subbing as a school-bus driver a couple is the coming-home part. Traveling can of years into the job, the former truck driver be fun, educational, awe-inspiring and knew he had found his calling. simultaneously exhausting and chal- “After all, what other job can you get lenging. At some point, the tug toward where the cargo unloads itself?” said Mi- the familiar – our own cozy kitchen or chaud, 75, whose previous truck driving creaky porch swing – is stronger than jobs had been for asphalt and heating oil the call to adventure and faraway places. companies. After all the unpacking and mail After two and a half decades of full-time sorting, one of the best things to do is to plop down, open up The Cape Courier bus driving, Michaud, whom Community and catch up on all of the “goings-on” Services Director Janet Hoskin calls “Ray in town that we missed while away. of All Trades,” could write a guide to Cape Photo by Wendy Keeler As we enter the most beautiful Elizabeth bus routes, streets and neighbor- and treasured of seasons – summer in hoods. Retiring bus driver Ray Michaud stands in front of his bus, No. 16, wearing the cap that fellow Maine – The Cape Courier wishes you “During his tenure, he has driven every bus driver Charlie Thompson had made for him, which reads: “Coming Soon: Retirement.” safe journeys … then a warm welcome bus route to or from school, so he has driven home again. into each nook, cranny and neighborhood “As long as you control the kids at the and bounce around. They challenge you.” Cape Elizabeth also is the vacation of Cape Elizabeth,” Hoskin said. start, you’re all right,” he said. “The kids try For years, Michaud had another Cape Michaud’s words of wisdom for future to see how much they can get away with: See CC BOARD, page 18 school bus-drivers? swap seats, get loud, get up on the back seats See MICHAUD, page 18 Page 2 • The Cape Courier LETTERS June 1 - June 14, 2011

The Cape Courier Warm thanks from Teacher of the Year fi nalist thanks community P.O. Box 6242 an ultimate athlete for ‘incredible outpouring of support’ Cape Elizabeth Maine 04107 207-767-5023 with 5.5 million votes capecourier.com I would like to give EVERYONE a big OUR MISSION STATEMENT thank you for voting for me last month in The mission of The Cape Courier is to foster the “Ultimate Female Athlete Contest.” a sense of community by presenting news I’d like to thank my entire family, espe- specifi c and unique to Cape Elizabeth and its cially my sister and brother for nominat- residents, and, whenever possible, to promote volunteerism within our community. ing me in the fi rst place. I’d like to thank the Cape Nordic team for cheering me on BOARD OF DIRECTORS and supporting me every single day. Most Trish Brigham, Debbie Butterworth, of all, I’d like to thank Deven Morrill, our Bob Dodd, Sheila Mayberry, Gene Miliard, coach, who made me realize that I can do Bill Springer, Beth Webster anything. Publisher: Patricia McCarthy Even though I came in second place with [email protected] a total of 5.5 MILLION votes, I only lost by Editor: Patricia McCarthy less than 1 percent, which is amazing. I feel (Letters, general news) like I won the contest because to have the [email protected] support of everyone at school, in our town, Photo by Lauren Nicholson and all of Maine is priceless! School/Community Editor: Wendy Keeler Pond Cove fourth-grade teacher Ingrid Stressenger listens as Jacob Membrino, standing, tells a (Business, Neighbors, schools, religion, sports) Thank you EVERYONE ... this experi- visiting team from the state Department of Education about poetry written after a trip to Robin- [email protected] ence has changed my life and it’s a great son Woods. Also listening were, from left, Casey Concanon, Alec Riggle and Hannah McGill. Advertising Manager: Colleen Taintor feeling. I can’t wait to ski next year! Thank you!!! (Display ads): [email protected] May 18 was a highlight of my teaching cious breakfast and to the School Board, Christina Kouros, CEHS sophomore Bookkeeper: Dorothy Stack career, and one of the best days of my life. It Superintendent Ken Murphy, and my [email protected] was the day when the visiting team from the wonderful colleagues and Principal Production Manager: Sheila Zimmerman Steering committee Maine Teacher of the Year Program came to Tom Eismeier for supporting me so Pond Cove to observe in my classroom and wholeheartedly in this process. To those Webmaster: Wendy Derzawiec appreciates support meet with various groups. What made the who fi lled the community and student Photo fi nishing: Diane Brakeley day so special was the incredible outpouring meetings, thank you for being there. Your for school referendum of support I received from so many in the positive energy surrounded me and gave Distribution: Jeff Hewett Cape Elizabeth community. me a wonderful feeling of confi dence, joy On May 10, Cape Elizabeth overwhelm- For general information & classifi ed ads: From the bottom of my heart, I wish and calm throughout all the day. That warm ingly voted to support the 2011-2012 school [email protected]/207-767-5023 to thank everyone who played a role in embrace continues to inspire me as I work budget. The 73 percent vote in favor set a Writers: Debbie Butterworth, Wendy the day. The organization of the events, a on the remaining parts of the process. record for the widest margin to date in any Derzawiec, Bob Dodd,Wendy Keeler, huge task with many details to arrange, was May 18 may have been a gray, drizzly day school budget referendum. Patricia McCarthy, Ellen Van Fleet beautifully orchestrated by Loralee Schaedel in Cape Elizabeth, but the sun shone brightly Turnout was also high for an off-cycle Photographers: Jenny Campbell, Ann Kaplan, with the generous fi nancial support of the for me, thanks to all of you. To be so honored election and was several times the turnouts Jack Kennealy, Patricia McCarthy, Pond Cove Parents Association and the in the community in which I have been so in other nearby communities, demonstrat- Justin Rogers, Noah Whittenburg contributions of many talented parents. fortunate to live and teach for so many years ing the broad support Cape Elizabeth has Proofreaders: Suzanne Higgins, Phyllis Thank you to the Cape Elizabeth is a gift I will treasure forever. for our excellent schools. Locke, Anita Samuelsen, Sheila Zimmerman School Department for providing a deli- Ingrid Stressenger As the steering committee of Citizen The Cape Courier is published as Advocates for Public Education, we want a community service, printed by The Times Record in Brunswick and mailed free to to thank the community for the support it A fab year for music program, thanks to many residents 22 times a year. We disclaim all has demonstrated for our schools and the legal responsibility for errors, omissions or important role they play in Cape Elizabeth. The Cape Elizabeth music program, under titions, the University of New Hampshire typographical errors. All reasonable care We also want to again thank the teach- the direction of Tom Lizotte, Flash Allen and Jazz Festival and the Berklee School of is taken to see that errors do not occur. We ers, school administrators, Dr. Murphy, the Caitlin Ramsey, has had another fantastic year. Music Jazz Festival. The music program is print corrections if notifi cation is received School Board, and Town Council for their Our Wind Symphony was extremely for- one of Cape Elizabeth’s greatest treasures. in a timely manner. Photographs will not be tunate to have played an original commis- I’d like to thank my co-president Helen returned but may be picked up at our offi ce in collaboration, hard work, and willingness Cape Elizabeth Town Hall. to compromise. sioned piece written for them, with other Roos, Dore Douty (chair of Jazz Cabaret), Everyone’s commitment to a balanced famous Cape residents in mind. These mu- Margaret Robinson (treasurer), Cindy Ay- LETTER & SUBMISSION POLICY outcome created a consensus budget that sicians had the opportunity to work directly ers (secretary), Evelyn Garland (letter cam- We welcome letters to the editor. Maximum length: 250 words. We reserve the right to refuse protects our children while respecting the with the composer, Dr. Andrew Boyson, paign), and Jenny Witherell Stebbins (guest letters and do not withhold names. Letters needs of taxpayers. learning about what is involved in writing a conductor) for their countless hours of work refl ect the opinion of the author, not The Cape Please visit our website, www.citizenad- piece, from the fi rst idea to the world debut for the program. I also want to thank all of Courier. Email letters to: editor@capecourier. vocatesforpubliceducation.org, for educa- on May 12 here in Cape. the boosters, without whom the program com or mail to P.O. Box 6242, Cape Elizabeth, tion information and occasional updates and The piece is beautiful, and the students would not be possible. ME 04107. Please note: Because of possible gave an outstanding performance to all who It’s impossible to overstate the importance errors in transmission, letters sent via email will to sign up for our emails, if you wish. Thank be acknowledged to confi rm receipt. Contact us you again for supporting our schools. attended. This was possible due to the con- of Tom Lizotte to the program. He is the heart if your emailed letter is not acknowledged. We Dan Fishbein tinued support of the music boosters and and soul of everything we do. Finally, I offer reserve the right to edit accepted submissions. Megan McConagha CEEF. Thank you to both groups. thanks and a hug to the retiring Ralph Norris, Rebecca Millett Once again, the music program partici- who has given so much to our children. Amy Stanley pated in the state jazz and choral compe- Joan Daly NEXT ISSUE: June 15 DEADLINE: Noon, June 3 THANK YOU!

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[email protected] 299 Ocean House Road • Cape Elizabeth [email protected] School Board for information that will be used as it updates [email protected] aCottagenhouse mRoadassa ●Southge@ya hPortlandoo.com its master plan, which was developed eight 299 Ocean House Road • Cape Elizabeth considers new policies years ago. The questionnaire is designed for both The Cape Elizabeth School Board is Cape residents and those who live elsewhere, expected to take up changes to three poli- but go to Fort Williams. cies, including one dealing with public The commission hopes to get information participation at meetings, in June. on who uses the park, what kind of recreational Also up for consideration are a policy needs there are, whether there are any safety change that would add a defi nition of concerns, ways to expand use of the park, op- fundraising to existing school policies portunities to defray maintenance costs and and another that would establish rules for comments park users have. Responses will be accepting electronic signatures once the kept confi dential. Make Santoro your 1st call for a pleasant experience! technology is ready. We offer the OPTION of “Lease now and sell later”. The public participation policy change would require those planning to speak to June 11 Family Fun Day the board on a non-agenda item to submit has old/new fun a written request at least a week ahead of Family Fun Day, with a couple of * Full Service time. The board said the goal is to allow new attractions and plenty of returning staff or board members to be prepared favorites, unoffi cially kicks off summer with information on the topic. in Cape Elizabeth on June 11. The board is not looking at any other The event starts at 10:30 a.m. with * Management Included changes in its policy on public participa- a parade from Cottage Farms Road to tion, and board members noted at a May Fort Williams, where games, face paint- 10 meeting that the Maine School Man- ing and rides will take place. This year, agement Association has suggested the Monkey Motion, an innovative jumping new policy. The board also is planning to device, and karaoke will take a bow, the defi ne fundraising as selling something, TVK Construction dog show makes a shaggy return and Brahms Electric providing a service or seeking donations Maine Rock Gym will again set up its for school activities. The current policy rock-climbing wall to challenge those has no defi nition. All Jobs - Big or Small looking to scale new heights. The board is considering adding its ratio- For All Yourr ResidentResidentialial ElectricalElectr Needs Family Fun Day is an opportunity for nale to its existing requirement that groups Terry V. Keezer, Owner local nonprofi t groups to raise money by Fully Insured (Repairs/Remodelsels anandd NewNew Construction) notify school offi cials if they are seeking to selling food and arts and crafts. Artists Dependable andd Affordable!A raise $20,000 or more. The proposed ratio- and craft makers interested in free space nale would say that the board wants to be Call: (207) 749-1343 for a booth, or volunteers looking to help [email protected] able to consider the level of fi nancial support 207-252-7375 out with activities, should call Steve Cul- being sought from residents. ver at 767-9072 for information. The fi nal policy change would allow school offi cials to accept electronic sig- natures for some forms, such as permis- Library trustees seek sion slips from parents, as long as the fundraising assessment system is secure, unique to the individual using it and verifi able. Thomas Memorial Library’s trustees Village Crossings are looking for an assessment of the like- at Cape Elizabeth Land Trust meets lihood of a successful campaign to raise money for a new library. A Kindred Healthcare Assisted-Living Residence fundraising goal – fast A consulting fi rm has already project- Organic, Natural Seeds, ed the cost of a new library at about $8 The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust has Short-Term Stays Available million, of which the town hopes to raise Soils, Herbicides, and met its year-long fundraising goal of $2.64 in donations. $25,000 in just six months. Insecticides ○ Restaurant-Style Dining In its request for proposals for a fea- ○ Great Opportunities for Socialization The land trust’s campaign was called sibility study, the library’s trustees said a ○ 24-Hour Medical Administration “25 for the 25th” to mark CELT’s 25th an- referendum on a bond to provide most of One-stop shopping for these niversary. By raising the money, CELT got the money for the new library would be For more information or to schedule a matching grant, meaning the fundraising great products! more likely to succeed if the community effort yielded $50,000. The goal had been a tour with a complimentary lunch, knows donations will cover a substantial to raise the money within a year, but the 541 Ocean House Road please contact Amy LeClair portion of the cost. challenge was met in half the time. The trustees want the assessment to Cape Elizabeth CELT is a nonprofi t organization that determine whether Cape residents see 78 Scott Dyer Road, Cape Elizabeth, Maine 04107 focuses on land preservation, guided by 799-5140 the need for a new library and want to 207.799.7332 www.villagecrossings.com a plan that identifi es top priority areas to replace Thomas Memorial. They also protect from development. want to identify potential major donors So far, CELT has permanently protect- and determine the role of the trustees and ed nearly 600 acres in Cape Elizabeth. library staff in a fundraising campaign. things are coming up in the gardens “And the bottom line: Can we raise come on in to see what’s growing Fort Williams advisory the funds?” the request concludes. panel seeks input Proposals are due June 10. For more and what’s on the menu information, contact Jay Scherma, the The Fort Williams Advisory Commis- director of Thomas Memorial Library, at go to www.thegoodtablerestaurant.net sion is looking for some thoughts on the 799-1720. park from those who use it. to sign up to receive our weekly The commission will be posting a — Compiled by Patricia McCarthy blackboard specials specials questionnaire on the town website in June from town reports Page 4 • The Cape Courier POLICE, FIRE & RESCUE June 1 - June 14, 2011 Police respond to theft complaints, domestic disturbances, dogs at large ... more

Reported by Debbie Butterworth 5-11 An offi cer met with a resident of the license suspension, Bowery Beach 77, $241 Sawyer Road area about a harassment Road 5-10 Scarborough resident, failure to COMPLAINTS complaint. 5-4 Massachusetts resident, operating after produce insurance, Stonybrook Road, 5-3 An offi cer met with a resident of the 5-13 An offi cer met with a resident of the license suspension, Ocean House Road $171 Old Ocean House Road area about the Sawyer Road area about an abandoned 5-5 South Portland resident, failure to 5-11 Cape Elizabeth resident, unregistered theft of a cell phone. 21-speed Diamondback bike. produce insurance, Spurwink Avenue, vehicle, Spurwink Avenue, $70 5-4 An offi cer responded to a residence in 5-13 An offi cer met with a local business $171 5-11 Cape Elizabeth resident, uninspected the Ocean House Road area for a well- about misuse of credit information. 5-5 Cape Elizabeth resident, speeding vehicle, failure to produce insurance, being check. The resident was located. 5-14 An offi cer met with a resident of (39/25 zone) Broad Cove Road, $137 Ocean House Road, $304 5-4 An offi cer met with a resident in the the Shore Road area about criminal 5-6 New York City resident, possession of 5-12 North Yarmouth resident, unregistered Spurwink Road area about theft by mischief to a mailbox. open alcohol container in car, Granite vehicle, Route 77, $70 deception. The resident had purchased 5-14 Two offi cers responded to a residence Ridge Road, $165 5-12 Portland resident, failure to produce and received a product from a salesman in the Fowler Road area for a domestic 5-6 Cape Elizabeth resident, speeding insurance, seatbelt violation, Route 77, using a credit card. Upon receipt of the disturbance. (46/30 zone) Sawyer Road, $185 $331 bank statement, the resident had been 5-15 An offi cer met with a resident of 5-7 Cape Elizabeth resident, unregistered 5-13 Casco resident, unregistered vehicle, overcharged. He contacted the parent the Shore Road area about a theft vehicle, Route 77, $70 Shore Road, $70 company but was told that the salesman complaint. A possible suspect has been 5-8 New York City resident, operating 5-13 Westbrook resident, failure to produce no longer worked for them but was still identifi ed. under the infl uence of alcohol, Broad insurance, Shore Road, $171 representing himself as their employee. 5-16 An offi cer met with a representative Cove Road 5-13 Brunswick resident, speeding (49/30 5-7 An offi cer met with two subjects at from Public Works about a snowblower 5-8 South Portland resident, failure to zone) Sawyer Road, $185 Fort Williams about a motor-vehicle found on Route 77 in January during produce insurance, Shore Road, $171 5-13 Cape Elizabeth resident, speeding burglary. Stolen from the trunk of the a snowstorm. The snowblower is an 5-8 Cape Elizabeth resident, unregistered (49/30 zone) Sawyer Road, $185 car were checkbooks, cash and a credit Ariens and appears to have fallen off a vehicle, Ocean House Road, $70 5-13 Cape Elizabeth resident, failure to card. truck or trailer. 5-9 Cape Elizabeth resident, failure to produce insurance, Mitchell Road, 5-9 An offi cer responded to a residence in 5-15 An offi cer met with a resident in the produce insurance, Ocean House Road, $171 the Mitchell Road area for a well-being Spurwink Avenue area about the theft $171 5-13 Scarborough resident, speeding (50/30 check. The resident was located. of a lawnmower. 5-10 Cape Elizabeth resident, dog at large, zone) Sawyer Road, $215 5-11 An offi cer met with a resident of Sawyer Road 5-14 Mass. resident, speeding (64/45 zone), the Broad Cove area about criminal SUMMONSES 5-10 Waterville resident, failure to produce Route 77, $185 mischief to a boat. 5-3 South Portland resident, operating after insurance, unregistered vehicle, Route 5-15 Cape Elizabeth resident, speeding (49/35 zone) Ocean House Road, $137 5-16 South Portland resident, failure to stop for stop sign, Old Ocean House Road, $131

JUVENILE SUMMONSES 5-6 South Portland resident, failure to produce insurance, $171 5-13 Windham resident, uninspected vehicle, $133

ACCIDENTS 5-12 Russell Legare, Shari Rendan, accident on Route 77

ARRESTS 5-8 New York City resident, operating under the infl uence of alcohol, Broad Wellness Fair Cove Road

Saturday June 4th, 10-12 am FIRE CALLS 5-3 Richmond Terrace, investigation 5-6 Fieldstone Road, fi re alarm 5-7 South Portland Mutual Aid 5-10 Mutual Aid, South Portland Featuring a book signing and talk by local author, Meg Wolff, 5-13 Maiden Cove Lane, odor investigation

“Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference” along with RESCUE CALLS There were 11 runs to Maine Medical Center. samples from her new cookbook, “A Life in Balance”. There was 1 run to Mercy Hospital. Police investigate explosion of mailbox Vendors and Additional Health Talks Include: on Olde Colony Lane 10:00 - 11:15 - Book Signing With Meg Wolff When Cape police offi cers received a 10:00 - Raising A Healthy Family, Naturally - Dr. Janel Voelker, D.C., C.A.C.C.P. report of a vandalized mailbox on Olde 10:30 - Healthy Aging Naturally - Dr. Janel Voelker, D.C., C.A.C.C.P. Colony Lane on May 14, they were not pre- pared for the extent of the damage to the 10:30 - Therapeutic Massage For Cancer Patients - Rebecca Goodwin, LMT residential mailbox. Instead of fi nding a bashed mailbox, a 11:00 - Acupuncture and Women’s Health - Lynn MacDonald Webber, LAc common form of vandalism, the mailbox 11:00 - The Connection Between Food and Your Waistline - Dr. Beth Stockwell, ND had been exploded, and pieces were scat- tered across the lawn and into a neighbor’s 11:30 - Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference - Meg Wolff yard. Fortunately, the explosion occurred in the late evening, but had it gone off at an- other time, there might have been signifi - cant personal injury. Dr. Janel Voelker Rebecca Goodwin Family Wellness Licensed Massage Therapist A police investigation revealed that the Pediatric Certifi ed Chiropractor Certifi ed Doula incendiary device was made with com- mon household materials, including tinfoil, a plastic soda bottle, and a brand of toilet bowl cleaner. When combined in a specifi c Dr. Beth Stockwell Lynn MacDonald-Webber Family Wellness manner, the chemical in the cleaner reacts Licensed Acupuncturist Naturopathic Physician with the tinfoil and explodes. “This is obviously a dangerous device,” explained CEPD Police Captain Brent Sin- clair. “Not only could people be harmed by www.coastalwellnesschiro.com the explosion, but the chemical involved will also burn if it comes in contact with (207) 799-WELL (9355) someone’s skin.” 1231 Shore Road Police are working on a lead, and also advise that the act of destroying a mailbox Cape Elizabeth could be considered a federal offense. — Debbie Butterworth June 1 - June 14, 2011 TOWN HALL NEWS The Cape Courier • Page 5 Developer’s plan addresses drainage concerns at Rosewood By Wendy Derzawiec more than 30,000 square feet of area in a An innovative method of controlling wa- wetland boundary to plant highbush blue- ter runoff is central to a development plan berry plants. approved May 17 by the Planning Board. By ordinance, the 250-foot area sur- The plan will allow developer Joe Frus- rounding a critical wetland may be altered traci to add one lot to the Rosewood subdi- by permit only. Salve said he plans to re- vision at the end of Rosewood Drive. Frust- move 106 trees to make room for 700 high aci said the new home will be for him and bush blueberry plants on property off of his wife, who are looking to downsize from Windmill Lane, behind Bothel’s Autobody. their current home, also in Rosewood. At least one Planning Board member, The plan includes a boulder retaining however, was concerned that the plan did wall behind two of the Rosewood lots. not include provisions for stormwater run-  The height added by the wall will sup- off. “I want to know that whatever happens  port a swale intended to carry runoff away in that (agricultural) area isn’t going to from neighboring homes on Mitchell Road, runoff, isn’t going to damage the wetland,”   where water has been a problem. said Board Chair Elaine Falendar.       No one spoke at the hearing, but Mitch- Other board members asked that the ar- ell Road neighbors Douglas and Marilyn eas proposed for alteration be labeled more Sargent testifi ed last month that drainage clearly on the plans.    was a concern. “It’s a major correction of the drainage problem that Mr. Sargent is ex- Golden Ridge lot approved    periencing,” Frustaci said of the retaining In other matters, the board approved an wall plan. additional lot for another subdivision, this     The additional lot qualifi es Rosewood as one at the end of Golden Ridge Lane be- a major subdivision under Cape Elizabeth tween Bowery Beach Road and Great Pond. laws, and Frustaci is required to contribute The approved plan adds a fourth lot to an affordable housing lot to the Cape mar- the Golden Ridge subdivision. ket. A lot in the Blueberry Ridge subdivi- The approval requires the developer, sion, also developed by Frustaci, will be Golden Ridge LLC, to pay a $4,400 fee in marketed in the moderately affordable price lieu of donating public open space along Coming Soon! range to meet the requirement. with the development. The subdivision is adjacent to the Great Pond Trail. Blueberry plant plan incomplete Golden Ridge LLC may come back to Maxwell ’s Water runoff was also a concern among the board to ask if an additional pedestrian Planning Board members as they reviewed easement, connecting existing trails, might an application from Adam Salve to clear be donated instead of the fee. S.P.-Cape community meeting on improving Trout Brook set for June 9 in South Portland A community meeting on a plan to im- brook that run through developed areas prove the water quality of Trout Brook, of the two towns and to prevent problems which runs through Cape Elizabeth and from future development. South Portland, will be held from 7 to 9 Trout Brook is 2.9 miles long and runs Pick Your Own Strawberries p.m. on June 9 at the South Portland Plan- through both towns before emptying into New Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8am - 8 pm, Sat 7am - 8 pm ning Department at 496 Ocean St. Casco Bay at Mill Cove (next to the Han- Call 799-3383 or visit www.maxwellsfarm.com South Portland has been awarded a grant naford store). from the Maine Department of Environ- The DEP said that Trout Brook has not 3rd Annual Strawberry Festival mental Protection to develop a watershed met state standards for aquatic life since management plan for the brook. The plan 1997, but it also has a healthy brook trout June 25 will focus on ways to fi x stormwater run- population and both communities have been for more information: www.capeelizabethfarms.com off and habitat problems in the areas of the focusing on efforts to clean up the brook.

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Class of 2011 (listed alphabetically)

Sydney Banks Kelsey Barton Lydia Berman Will Bollenbach Will Daly Alex Diaz

Reid Douty Peter Governali Robert Macdonald Kelsey Maguire Matthew Miklavic Rachel Nichols

Sydney Hart Banks Excellence in French VI and economics, Daughter of Paula Banks and Dana Speech Team national qualifi er Banks Activities: Varsity cross country team; Honors/awards: Cape Elizabeth High varsity ice hockey team; varsity outdoor School Award for Excellence in world his- track team; Concert Jazz Ensemble; Jazz tory in grade 10, biology and English in Combo; Speech Team, extemporaneous grade 11, National Honor Society, Maroon speaker; four years of service to Adaptive Medal Society, 2010 Frederick Douglass & Skating Program at Family Ice in Falmouth, Susan B. Anthony Award recipient, 2010 Special Olympics soccer, and GAI Services, Girls State Delegate a group home for men with developmental Activities: Student Advisory Council; disabilities Jack Queeney Wellness Committee; varsity soccer team; Brendan Stewart Hannah Wallace Future plans: University of Pennsylva- Emancipation Network; Central Africa Vi- nia/Wharton School of Business in Phila- sion; 2010 Prom Committee, chair; volun- Willard Bollenbach volunteer; Project Guatemala volunteer delphia teer at local events and festivals Son of Randi and Willard Bollenbach Future plans: Deciding between Brown Future plans: Attend Northeastern Uni- Honors/awards: National Merit schol- University in Providence, R.I., and Middle- versity in Boston ar, U.S. Presidential Scholar semifi nalist, bury College in Middlebury, Vt. Peter Governali Western Maine Conference Citizenship Son of Terry Ann Scriven and Frank Award, AP Scholar, Harvard Book Award, Governali Kelsey Elizabeth Barton Outstanding Math Student Award in fresh- Alexander N. Diaz Honors/awards: Dartmouth Club of Daughter of Karen Lowell and Bill man, sophomore and juniors years; summa Son of Barbi and Marco Diaz Maine Book Award, National Merit Com- Barton and magna cum laude on National Latin Honors/awards: Honors and High Hon- mended Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinc- Honors/awards: CEHS Award for Ex- Exam, CEHS Achievement Center Peer Tu- ors throughout high school, Middlebury tion, magna and summa cum laude on Na- cellence in AP statistics, Wellesley College tor Recognition Award College Book Award, AP Scholar with tional Latin Exam, Bausch & Lomb Science Book Award, Women’s Society of Engi- Activities: National Honor Society, Honor, All-State Academic Team for soc- Award, Presidential Scholar nominee neers Award for Excellence in math and sci- CEHS Achievement Center peer tutor, var- cer, National Hispanic Recognition Pro- Activities: Cape Elizabeth Outing Club ence, AP Scholar with Honor, All-Academic sity soccer, varsity ice hockey, varsity la- gram Scholar, National Honor Society, founder, volunteer at Boys & Girls Club of cross country and indoor track teams, Cross crosse, Math Team, Science Team, Portland co-captain of varsity soccer in 12th grade, South Portland, National Honor Society, Country All-Conference First Team for four Adult Education tutor, assistant teacher for co-captain of Science Team in 12th grade, World Affairs Council, National Outdoor years, National Honor Society Cape Elizabeth High School Math Depart- senior representative to the World Affairs Leadership School, Portland Root Cellar Activities: Cross country team, captain; ment, volunteer at Lincoln Middle School Council volunteer, Camino Seguro volunteer, World indoor track team, captain; outdoor track in Portland Activities: Science Team, Model UN Affair Council, Frisbee team; Volunteer Club/Interact, co-president; Future plans: Dartmouth College in Ha- delegate, World Affairs Council, Math Future plans: Attending Dartmouth horseback riding; CEHS Achievement Cen- nover, N.H. Team, varsity soccer team, varsity lacrosse College ter peer tutor team, indoor track team, Ischemic Mitral Future plans: Studying environmental Regurgitation research with Maine Medical engineering and international area studies William Conor Daly Center, National Youth Leadership Forum Robert Francis Macdonald III at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. Son of Joan and Bob Daly on Medicine, Cape Elizabeth Summer Rec- Son of Cynthia and Robert Macdon- Honors/awards: National Merit candi- reation Camp swim instructor, soccer refer- ald date; National Honor Society; AP Scholar ee, dietary aid at Village Crossings assisted Honors/awards: National Merit Lydia J. Berman with Honor, Williams College Book Award; living residence, Seacoast United Maine Scholar; Presidential Scholar nominee; Daughter of Theresa and Richard CEHS Latin Book Award; CEHS Awards Premier Soccer AP Scholar with Honor; Cornell Univer- Berman for Excellence in English, math, science, Future plans: Attend Massachusetts Insti- sity Book Award; Maroon Medal Society; Honors/awards: Colby College Book history and physical education; summa and tute of Technology in Cambridge, Mass., in CEHS Awards for Excellence in world his- Award; CEHS Awards for Excellence in magna cum laude on National Latin Exam; the fall and study biology/biochemistry in the tory I & II, English, U.S. history and pre- Honors English, grade 11, and functions, ecomaine eco-Excellence Award; Maroon pre-med program with a minor in Spanish calculus; 2009 Baseball All-Conference statistics and trigonometry, grade 10; Na- Medal Award; High Honors, grades 9-12 Team Honorable Mention; 2010 Baseball tional Merit Commended Scholar Activities: Science Team, co-captain; All-Conference Second Team; 2010 Golf Activities: Cross country team; Nordic Student Advisory Council, grades 9-12; Reid William Douty All-Academic Team; varsity golf team co- ski team; outdoor track; Environmental Concert Jazz Band; Environmental Club, Son of Bayard and Dore Douty captain; summa cum laude on 2009 and Club, secretary; Senior to Senior Commit- treasurer; Model United Nations delegate; Honors/awards: AP Scholar with Dis- 2010 National Latin Exams; Best Delegate tee member; Safe Passage volunteer; vol- National Honor Society, public relations tinction, Wesleyan University Book Award, awards at Brown University Model UN and unteer at the Children’s Museum of Maine offi cer; varsity lacrosse team; Nordic ski All-State Honors Jazz Band, Boys State Boston University Model UN; Betty Han- and the Theatre of Maine team; Juvenile Diabetes Research Founda- delegate, National Honor Society, 2010 son Award for Best Delegate at University Future plans: Studying science and tion volunteer, Environmental Protection cross country captain, 2009 All-Conference of Connecticut Model UN mathematics at the University of Rochester Agency Citizen Scientist Friends of Casco Cross Country First Team, alternate del- Activities: Student Advisory Council, in New York Bay water tester; Maine Special Olympics egate to Boys Nation, CEHS Awards for senior class president and Policy Commit- June 1 - June 14, 2011 TOP 10 The Cape Courier • Page 7 tee chairman; World Affairs Council, co- Activities: Student Advisory Council, indoor track teams; Maroon Medal Society; English and world history president; Insight school newspaper, co-ed- School Board student representative; foot- Cape Elizabeth Soccer Boosters’ People on Activities: Speech and Debate Team, itor; CEHS Political Debate Club, founder; ball team; Jazz Band; World Affairs Coun- the Hill Award Science Team, swim team, tennis team, Central Africa Vision, treasurer; Gradua- cil; Math Team; Science Team; indoor track Activities: Natural Helpers, grades 9-12; Math Team, National Honor Society, En- tion Committee member; CEHS Achieve- team; CEHS Achievement Center peer tutor Student Advisory Council, treasurer, grades vironmental Club, Boy Scouts of America ment Center peer tutor; Boys & Girls Club Future plans: University of Notre Dame 9-12; Science Team, co-captain; World Affairs Future plans: Fulfi ll mandatory two-year volunteer; volunteer baseball instructor and in Notre Dame, Ind. Council, communications co-chair; National conscription in Singapore; attend Columbia umpire; Math Team; Cape SuperFans Honor Society, information offi cer; Cape Ro- University in New York City; and help revo- Future plans: Stanford University in botics, coach and programmer; varsity soccer, lutionize the way we look at energy, settle Palo Alto, Calif. Rachel Lindsey Nichols co-captain; indoor track, co-captain; CEHS down, have a family, explore the unexplored, Daughter of Maura and Robert Nichols Achievement Center peer tutor; Math Team; and never let the adventure in life die. Honors/awards: Connecticut College Model United Nations delegate; Maine Space Kelsey Regan Maguire Book Award; summa cum laude on National Grant Consortium intern at Fairchild Semi- Daughter of Gwyneth and Richard Latin Exam; CEHS Awards for Excellence conductor in South Portland; soccer referee; Hannah Marie Wallace Maguire in English, functions, statistics and trigo- Safe Passage volunteer Daughter of Marialice and Kevin Wal- Honors/awards: Western Maine Con- nometry, and website design; MVP Award Future plans: Massachusetts Institute of lace ference Citizenship Award; National Honor in indoor and outdoor track; Coach’s Award Technology to study engineering Honors/awards: National Honor So- Society; All-State All-Academic Team for in indoor track ciety, Brown University Book Award, AP fi eld hockey; Western Maine Conference Activities: Cross country team, co-cap- Brendan Ross Stewart Scholar, CEHS Awards for Excellence in All-Academic in fi eld hockey and indoor tain; indoor track team; outdoor track team; Son of Wong Lai Jan and Timothy history, photography and art track; Yale University Book Award; Peer Interact Club, co-president Stewart Activities: CORPS program at Portland Tutor Recognition Award; CEHS Awards Future plans: Will attend Virginia Poly- Honors/awards: Eagle Scout, Individual School of Ballet, apprentice with Portland for Excellence in AP biology, honors chem- technic Institute and State University in State Champion in Extemporaneous Speak- Ballet Company, Cape Coalition, Math Team istry, honors English various years, honors Blacksburg history various years and honors functions, ing, Columbia University Book Award, Future plans: Butler University in In- statistics & trigonometry; All-State Field CEHS Awards for Excellence in biology, dianapolis, Ind. Hockey team; fi eld hockey team MVP; John Keeler Queeney fi eld hockey team captain; Western Maine Son of Wendy Keeler and Tim All-Conference fi eld hockey team, junior Queeney The Cape Carpenter and senior years Honors/awards: Valedictorian; U.S. Activities: Varsity fi eld hockey and Presidential Scholar; Maine Principal’s Asso- track; CEHS Achievement Center peer tu- ciation Award; CEHS Citizenship Award for ● carpentry ● custom decks ● interior/exterior painting ● tile work tor; mentor at Pond Cove School; Interact Character and Leadership; Phi Beta Kappa ● remodeling ● kitchens ● bathrooms ● create your own to-do list Club; Math Team; Science Team; youth Association of Maine Award; National Merit ● fi nish basements ● hardwood fl oors ● clean-up garage & attics fi eld hockey coach fi nalist; AP Scholar with Honor; Princeton Future plans: Attend Bowdoin College Book Award; Rensselaer Medal for Math Dependable, Honest, Affordable Fully insured, in Brunswick and Science; Kevin Brady Spirit Award; Excellent References, Cape Elizabeth Resident second place in Northern New England Sci- Matthew O’Hara Miklavic ence Bowl; regional soccer All Star; Out- Dan Tardy 767-5032 Son of Beth O’Hara-Miklavic and standing Math Student Award in freshman, Kirk Miklavic sophomore and junior years; various CEHS Honors/awards: Presidential Scholar Awards for Excellence in science, history, candidate; National Merit fi nalist; National English, industrial technology and physical Honor Society, vice president; AP Scholar education; summa and magna cum laude on WHY NOT LIVE CLOSE TO THE COAST? with Honor; Maroon Medal Society; Bran- National Latin Exam; class steward; Western deis University Book Award Maine Conference All Academic soccer and

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June 1, 1861: William Knowlton and the England, by royal proclama- 21 Wells Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME 1st Maine have arrived in Washington, D.C. tion, enjoins strict neutrality on her subjects, They are to be deployed in the defense of and respects our blockade. [Portland Tran- Washington D.C. [Portland Transcript] We script] have 17 Cape Elizabeth men in this regi- ment. [A Maine Town Responds] Mr. Eben Skillings, of Cape Elizabeth, who was run over by the cars on The vote for secession in Vir- Saturday night, the 18th, died at his residence 207-767-2740 www.jordansfarm.com ginia took place on the 23rd. The counties of on Friday. [Portland Transcript] Farm Stand Open Daily 9am to 6pm Western Virginia threw a heavy majority for the Union. In the eastern part of the State se- June 8, 1861 It is reported that a member We have Products for your Garden cession was carried by intimidation. [Port- of the 2nd Maine Regiment, acting as a picket land Transcript] guard at Washington, was shot on Saturday and Landscaping Projects night by some unknown person. [Portland All postal service has been Transcript] stopped in the seceded States, except the Western portion of Virginia, where the Union Slaves are fl ocking to Fortress sentiment prevails. [Portland Transcript] Monroe by hundreds. Gen. Butler holds them all as contraband of war, and sets them The Great Eastern sailed for to work. They say there will be an insurrec- England last week, taking out 194 passen- tion. [Portland Transcript] gers. [Portland Transcript] The Great Eastern was an iron sailing The life of a private in the 2d steam ship designed in England. She was Maine Regiment at Willet’s Point, N.Y., was by far the largest ship ever built at the time recently saved by a testament in his breast of her 1858 launch, and had the capacity to pocket, which stopped a ball from a pistol Pick up or Delivery carry 4,000 passengers around the world accidentally discharged by a comrade. [Port- Mon – Sat 8 to 5 --- Sunday 9 to 4 without refueling. She had a length of 692 land Transcript] feet with a gross tonnage of 18,915 After her ill-fated maiden voyage, during which she There was a rumor on Tuesday was damaged by an explosion , she plied for that the rebels had evacuated Harper’s Ferry, Producers of Clean Earth Compost, Healthy Food and NOW a place for plants!! several years as a passenger liner between but it wants confi rmation. [Portland Tran- Britain and America. [Wikipedia.com] script] June 1 - June 14 , 2011 NEIGHBORS/EVENTS The Cape Courier • Page 9 Photos from 2001 Bulgarian trip on exhibit

Photo by Christian Farnsworth Photographs from Cape photographer Christian Farnsworth’s 2001 trip to Bulgaria will be shown through June 30 at Cambridge Coffee Bar and Bakehouse, 740 Broadway, South Portland, with an opening reception set for 4:30-6 p.m. on Friday, June 10. “I spent over fi ve weeks traveling, meeting and recording/transcribing various individuals’ thoughts on the political/social/economic environment since ‘the changes’ brought about with the fall of ... Communism in Eastern Europe in 1989,” said Farnsworth, a professor at Southern Maine Community College in South Portland and York County Community College in Wells. Student’s art in Falmouth show Cape author’s new book about 1927 founding Paintings of animals of evening medical clinic for needy in Boston by Cape Elizabeth High School junior Noelle By Wendy Keeler hen, whose father Webster will be on ex- Family ties play a big role in Cape Eliza- received honors hibit through mid-July at beth author Richard Shain Cohen’s books. from presidents Couleur Collection, 40 His last, published a year ago, told the story including Dwight U.S. Route 1 in Falmouth. of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s brother D. Eisenhower When The Cape Courier Andrew. His new book, “Pioneering Com- and John F. Ken- went to print on May 27, passionate Medicine at the Boston Evening nedy. Webster was a few days Clinic,” stays closer to home. Cohen’s fa- away from leaving for The book includes a memoir written by Co- ther’s commit- New York City for the hen’s father, Morris, a physician who founded ment to the clinic national 2011 Scholastic an evening clinic for people in need in Boston affected his fam- Art Awards celebration. in 1927. The elder Cohen, who is no longer ily, however, and In March, Webster won alive, started the memoir in 1968. His son, 83, Cohen’s book ad- Richard Shain Cohen a 2011 National Scholas- a retired vice president and professor from the dresses that fact. tic Art American Vision and Shadows,” which won a Maine Scholas- University of Maine at Presque Isle, edited “People, foundations and religious organi- Award for her photograph, “Stars, Stripes tic Art Gold Key award in January. the memoir and added family background zations donated money to the clinic, but my fa- and reminiscences. ther also put his own money into it, and eventu- Despite resistance by members of the ally he had to give up his private practice. He Cape dad to bike for ‘No Marine Alone Project’ medical community, including the Massa- got a small yearly salary,” said Cohen, whose chusetts Medical Society and Boston hos- mother believed that her husband should de- Cape resident Daniel “Buck” Buckley, ate an endowment to enable the foundation to pitals, Cohen’s father opened a place where vote more time and money to the family. “The founder of the No Marine Alone Project, will continue its mission well into the future. people who could not afford to go to a doctor clinic did cause problems between my mother ride his bicycle 4,000 miles, coast to coast, be- “I watched my own son march onto the could get medical treatment. and father.” ginning July 29, to raise funds for the Marine parade ground and graduate Private First “One-hundred twenty-fi ve people got treat- The book, published by CCB Publish- Graduation Foundation, a nonprofi t organiza- Class at Parris Island,” said Buckley, whose ment in the fi rst few months. ... In 1965, The ing, is available at Nonesuch Books in South tion dedicated to assisting families in need son Tim, a member of Cape Elizabeth High New York Times had an article that the millionth Portland, Longfellow Books in Portland, and with the necessary travel expenses to attend School’s Class of 2007, graduated in 2008. “I patient had been admitted. It’s my contention through Amazon and Barnes and Nobles. the graduation of their new Marine. wanted to do something to help new Marines that the Boston Evening Clinic was responsi- Cohen is now at work on his next book, a The trip will start on the East Coast at Par- and their families and ensure that no Marines ble, to a great extent, for all of the evening clin- novel set mostly in Maine, which he hopes to ris Island Marine Recruit Depot in Beaufort, should ever stand alone on the proudest day ics that spread around the country,” said Co- complete by spring of next year. S.C., and end at the San Diego Marine Recruit of their lives.” Depot in California. Buckley’s goal is to raise Go to www.usmcgrad.org for information $500,000 through individual donations to cre- about the Marine Graduation Foundation. Community Services to add extra fi tness classes

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Cape Garden Club plans June 4 plant, bake sale CALENDAR Cape Elizabeth Garden Club members members’ gardens. Muffi ns, lemonade, ice will hold their annual plant and food sale tea and garden-related items also will be from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 4, at available for sale. Contact Betty Montpelier Reported by Wendy Derzawiec Tuesday, June 14 the Pond Cove Shopping Center. at 799-0229 for information about the club School Board Business Meeting, 7 p.m., All plants for sale will be from CECG or sale. Wednesday, June 1 Town Hall chamber Community Services Advisory Commission, Conservation Commission, 7 p.m., 7 p.m., Cape Elizabeth Community Center Assessing/Codes/Planning Conference Pasta with Purpose to include dinner, art show Future Open Space Preservation Room, second fl oor Town Hall where students will sell their art work. The Committee, 7 p.m., Jordan Conference The Cape Elizabeth Education Foundation Arts Commission, 7 p.m., Thomas will hold its annual Pasta with Purpose Com- evening will include a raffl e of CEEF-donated Room, Town Hall Memorial Library munity Celebration from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Satur- registrations for the sold-out Beach to Beacon Thursday, June 2 Open Space and Greenbelt Management day, June 4, in the Middle School/Pond Cove 10K, to be held Aug. 6 in town. Alternative Energy Committee, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Plan Committee, 8 p.m., Assessing/ cafetorium. The event, which will include a The event is $5 per person, $15 per family, School Board Finance Committee, 6:30 Codes/Planning Conference Room, dinner of spaghetti, salad, bread and dessert, and free for kids younger than 5. People plan- p.m., High School library second fl oor Town Hall will showcase programs and initiatives funded ning to compete in the Pond Cove Challenge Recycling Committee, 7 p.m., Public Works Wednesday, June 15 by the three school parents’ associations and 5K race the following morning (see below) can School Board workshop, 7:30 p.m., High Town Council Ordinance Committee , 8 pick up race packets at the dinner. School library a.m., Town Hall the nonprofi t CEEF, which funds educational Go to www.ceef.us for more information. Con- Ongoing each week initiatives that fall outside the school budget. Friday, June 3 This year’s event also will feature art work tact Lisa Gent at [email protected] for an applica- Al-Anon, Newcomers’ meeting, 6:15 p.m., Senior Citizen Prom, 6:30-8:30 p.m., and jazz by CEMS students, and a bazaar, tion for students to sell their art at the bazaar. Village Crossing. FMI Community regular meeting 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, at Services, 799-2868 United Methodist Church, 280 Ocean House Saturday, June 4 Road (Route 77). 7 p.m. Fridays at St. Thirteenth annual Pond Cove 5K on June 5 Alban’s Episcopal Church, 885 Shore Road Cape Elizabeth Land Trust Cross-Town The 13th annual Pond Cove 5K Challenge, The race registration fee is $15, and fami- Walk in honor of CELT 25th anniversary, Alcoholics Anonymous, 2 p.m. Saturdays, the Pond Cove Parents Associations’ biggest lies pay $50. The fee for the One-Mile Dash 8 a.m., Portland Head Light to Kettle First Congregational Church, 301 is $10. Register at www.active.com, or go to Cove. FMI www.capelandtrust.org Cottage Road, South Portland; 7 p.m. annual fundraiser, will be held on Sunday, Wednesdays, St. Bartholomew Church, www.capepcpa.org and click on “Pond Cove Pasta with Purpose, 5:30-7 p.m., Pond Cove/ June 5. The 5K will begin at 9 a.m. at Pond 8 Two Lights Road; 7 p.m. Fridays, St. Middle School cafetorium. Fundraiser for Cove, where the race also ends. Challenge.” Alban’s Church, 885 Shore Road Cape Elizabeth Education Association A Fun Run for kids 8 years old and young- Legacy Properties Sotheby’s Internation- Cape Elizabeth Historical Preservation Sunday, June 5 er, which requires no registration, will start al Realty is the race sponsor. Contact Katie Society, 9 a.m.–noon Thursdays, except at 8 a.m., and the One-Mile Dash for kids 12 Gillespie at [email protected] or Pond Cove 5K Challenge holidays, storm days, Thomas Memorial years old and younger at 10 a.m. 767-5846 for more information. Monday, June 6 Library, 6 Scott Dyer Road Town Council Workshop, 7:30 p.m., Jordan Cape Elizabeth Lions Club, 6:39 p.m., Conference Room, Town Hall fi rst and third Tuesdays (except July Tuesday, June 7 & August) at the Bowery Beach CABLE GUIDE CHANNEL 3 Schoolhouse. 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Coastal Family Wellness Fair set for June 4 Cape theater student in Miss Maine pageant Coastal Wellness Family Chiropractic’s discuss “Healthy Aging, Naturally.” Rebecca Cape resident Maria Skillings, 24, who is Wellness Fair, set for 10 a.m. to noon on Sat- Goodwin will cover “Therapeutic Massage “Miss Greater Portland,” will represent the urday, June 4, will include lectures, chair mas- For Cancer Patients” at 10:30 a.m., and at 11 Portland area in the 75th annual Miss Maine sages, spinal screenings, naturopathic con- a.m., Lynn MacDonald Webber will discuss Scholarship Pageant, to be held at 7 p.m. on sultations, mini-cranio-sacral sessions, and “Acupuncture and Women’s Health.” Also at June 17 and 18 at the Crooker Theater at acupuncture consultations. Vendors of health- 11 a.m., Beth Stockwell will speak on “The Brunswick High School. related products for physical, emotional, and Connection Between Food and Your Waist- A University of Maine at Farmington mental health needs will be at the event, which line.” In the fi nal lecture, planned at 11:30 graduate now studying theater at the New will be free and open to the public. a.m., Wolff will discuss how “Even Small York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts in New Cape Elizabeth author Meg Wolff will Changes Make A Big Difference.” York City, Maria will present “Rosaline’s La- sign copies of her new book, “A Life in Bal- Sessions on acupuncture, massage and ment,” a comedic monologue by Doug Rand, ance,” from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Foods based on naturopathic medicine will happen through- in the talent competition. Maria’s platform is recipes from the book also will be available. out the morning. children’s cancer. She has been active in the Chiropractor Janel Voelker will speak Visit coastalwellnesschiro.com or call Maine Children’s Cancer Program since her at 10 a.m. on the topic, “Raising a Healthy 799-9355 for more information. Coastal sister was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lym- Family, Naturally,” and at 10:30 a.m. she will Wellness is located at 1231 Shore Road. phoma four years ago, and Skillings credits that program with her sister’s success. Maria Skillings The Miss Maine Scholarship Program, Two events to honor memory of Sean Casey the offi cial state preliminary to Miss Ameri- fessional and personal goals. Two events this goes “above and beyond” with students. Call ca, is a not-for-profi t organization that seeks Contact Ellie Eramo at 443-4370 or eaer- month will honor the Deb Casey at 799-4614, Wendy Tait at 767- to empower young women to achieve pro- [email protected] for more information. memory of Cape Eliza- 4691, or Erin Grady at 650-4458 for tickets. beth resident Sean Tickets also will be available at the door. Cape’s Class of 1976 to hold July 8 reunion Casey, who passed away in August 2009 at age Baseball game Members of Cape Elizabeth High School’s at [email protected] or 799-7957 for 21 as a result of an un- The second annual tribute baseball game Bicentennial Class of 1976 will hold their more information or to send contact infor- detected heart anomaly. Sean Casey in Sean’s memory will be played at 1 p.m. on 35th reunion on July 8 from 6:30 p.m. to mation about a class member. Saturday, June 25, at Deering Oaks in Port- midnight at Camp Ketcha in Scarborough. Auction land. Organized by Sean’s father, John, the Tickets are $30 each. Contact Erin Grady The second annual Sean M. Casey Schol- assistant principal at Cape Elizabeth Middle arship Silent Auction will be held from 5:30 School, the game will feature former play- to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, at Joe’s ers, teammates and coaches from Cape Eliz- Dockhouse in South Portland. Entertainment abeth High School, Portland High School, will include DJ’ing by Aaron Filieo, food, a Southern Maine Community College and the Vindle Builders raffl e, a cash bar and a wide variety of auc- Twilight League. Sean, who graduated from Ron Spidle, owner tion items. PHS but previously attended Cape schools, Tickets are $25, and proceeds raised at the went to SMCC following high school custom framing to fine carpentry 207-329-9017 event will fund an honorarium awarded to a Contact John Casey at 799-4614 for more Where integrity means business Portland High School faculty member who information about the game. 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By Wendy Keeler for success in engineering, mathematics Cape Elizabeth High School junior Ethan and science careers. DiNinno, 16, is one of 282 students in the One of Maine’s top high school chess United States and the only Maine student players and a member of the Cape Eliza- selected to compete in the 2011 USA Math- beth High School Science Team that came ematics Olympiad, held over two days at in second in March in the Northern New the end of April. England Science Olympiad, Ethan fi nished Students qualifi ed for the USAMO by fi rst this year among individual students in taking two rounds of the America Mathe- the Maine Association of Math Leagues. matics Competition earlier this year. Nearly He also tutors in the CEHS Achievement 500,000 students took the AMC. Center, mentors a Cape Elizabeth Middle “Being selected for the USAMO is a very School student, plays trombone in a CEHS distinguished honor, and we are very proud jazz band, organizes tournaments for the of Ethan DiNinno’s achievement,” said Cape Elizabeth chess club, and serves as a Eva Szillery, the state director of the Math- programming coach for the CEHS Robot- ematical Association of America, which has ics Team, which competed in April in the a mission to support learning in creative 2011 VEX Robotics World Championship problem-solving to provide the foundation in Orlando, Fla.

Judy Newman, front, left, a resident of Village Crossings assisted-living residence in Cape, was honored by Maine First Lady Ann Lepage, front right, last month in Augusta CEMS students earn honors on language exams at the Maine Health Care Association’s “Remember ME” exhibit. The show featured Cape Elizabeth Middle School students ams. “The exams are the largest of their kind black-and-white photographs of 36 Mainers who live in nursing homes and assisted- won state and national recognition for their in the United States, with 140,373 students living centers and have made selfl ess contributions to others. Newman was honored for performances on the 2011 National Spanish participating in 2011.” her contributions to the quality of life at Village Crossings and for overcoming personal and French examinations. challenges to be a successful artist. Le Grand Concours Spanish exam Three CEMS French students, Caroline On the Spanish exam, CEMS students Kelley, Rachel Seekins and Tony DeMarco, Senior citizens’ prom at Village Crossings June 3 earned three medals and seven honorable placed in the top 10 in Maine on Level 1A of An early evening of glitz, glamour, mu- serve as DJ, playing oldies. mentions. Lily Jordan won a gold medal, and the French exam, Le Grand Concours. Stu- sic, refreshments and fun is planned at the In addition to decorations, fl owers, lights Devin Maguire and Caroline Garfi eld got sil- dent Yodit Herrmann, who tied for fi rst place “Back to the 50s Senior Citizen Prom,” set and music, the evening will include the vers. Taylor Herrera, Rachel Garrity, Daniel in Level 1B, placed sixth in the nation. for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, June 3, at crowning of a Prom King and Queen. All Menz, Parker Dinsmore, Elizabeth O’Brien, Madison Botelho, Jack Drinan, Maygan Village Crossings. seniors are invited. Emma Landes and Ashley Tinsman earned Hatt and Noah Robinson also took the test, Members of Cape Elizabeth High Prom-goers can drive to Village Cross- honorable mentions. scoring among the top 22 in the state and the School’s senior class and Community Ser- ings, located at 78 Scott Dyer Road, or travel “Attaining a medal or honorable mention top 33 in the nation. vices are sponsoring the event, where Cape by bus from the Community Center. Call for any student on the National Spanish Ex- The students’ teachers at the middle Elizabeth Middle School teacher and high Community Services at 799-2868 to make aminations is very prestigious,” said Kevin school are Conrad Berthiaume, Ann-Marie school football Coach Aaron Filieo will reservations. Cessna-Buscemi, national director of the ex- Dionne and Lisa Leonard.

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By Trish Brigham High School Parents Association mem- bers, who greeted students entering the doors of Cape Elizabeth High School their fi rst day in September with breakfast treats and the sounds of U2’s “It’s a Beautiful Day” playing in the background, will send some graduating students through those Twenty-nine Cape Elizabeth High School students were inducted into the CEHS Chapter of the National Honor Society on May 15 in the same doors this month with HSPA scholar- CEHS auditorium. Students, selected by faculty on the basis of service, leadership, scholarship and character, are seniors Jack Barber, ships totaling $2,000. Emily Donovan and Katherine Sullivan, and juniors Jessica Allen, Max Aronson, Vanessa Blair-Glantz, Brian Brett, Tori Brigham, Olivia The organization also awarded nearly Cooper, Ethan DiNinno, Kevin Flathers, Max Gore, Emmy Ham, Paul Hamerski, John Harrison, Forest Hewitt, Julia Hintlian, Greg $4,000 in teacher-grant requests this year, Howard, Zoe Johnston, Sasha Kohan, Will McCarthy, Ned Melanson, Maria Morris, Matty Pierce, Maggie Rabasca, Charlotte Rutty, including support for the CEHS Mock Trial Lindsay Stephen, Melissa Stewart and Jake Wasserman. Team’s trip to the national competition in May in Phoenix, Ariz.; a composer’s resi- Cape Elizabeth High School’s National dency for high school jazz musicians; dis- Honor Society chapter this year raised $2,280 play cases for the theater department; and a for Catholic Charities Maine’s Refugee and new sound system in the cafeteria. Immigration Services. Through English lan- This school year, the HSPA also spon- guage training, employment orientation, and sored several activities focused on stress family reunifi cation, the nonprofi t organiza- management and reduction as a way to im- tion aids in the resettlement of refugees who prove the climate at the high school. have fl ed their native homes because of a These included a presentation on the fear of persecution, practice of mindfulness; a screening of the “As was especially apparent this past year, fi lm, “Race to Nowhere,” which addresses the world can be a place that is rife with con- how schools and parental pressure are af- fl ict, and we are proud to support a charity fecting students’ mental and emotional that helps the refugees of these confl icts fi nd well-being; and a facilitated discussion on new beginnings,” CEHS National Honor So- the book, “The Price of Privilege,” by Mad- ciety Information Offi cer Will Daly said. eline Levine. NHS members held bake and poinsettia In an effort to make CEHS a more in- sales, organized “candy cane gram” deliver- clusive and welcoming environment, the ies before the holidays, sponsored a charita- HSPA also provided volunteer and fi nancial ble basketball game between senior basket- support to a new freshman initiation pro- ball players and CEHS staff members, and Photo by Will Daly gram, FreshLinks, which matches freshmen raised individual donations. to upper-class students. Cape NHS members, left to right, Skyler Dunfey, Lucy Hewitt, Rachel Nichols and “In addition to fundraising efforts, we The HSPA welcomes the participation Camille Braun play with children at a Catholic Charities picnic last month in Portland. were lucky enough to have some fun volun- and support of all CEHS parents and guard- teer opportunities,” Daly said. “In the win- ians. ter, some of our members attended a Russian Contact Susan Leighton at sjleighton1@ stone walls walkways patios cooking class and sampled some delicious t t yahoo.com for information about getting in- cuisine, and ... NHS members attended a ref- decorative garden walls sea walls plantings volved during the 2011-2012 school year. t t ugee picnic, playing soccer and fi eld games with the kids and having almost as much fun as they did.”

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Sweet ride helps kids on the side Four CEHS students win awards for artwork

Photo by Mary Hart When Cape Elizabeth High School junior Casey Morang rented a limo to take him and Art created by, from left, junior Noelle Webster and seniors Abbie Long, his date, CEHS freshman Hailey Petsinger, to the Junior Prom at the Woodlands Club in Annie Murphy and Olivia Amorello will be hung on permanent display at Cape Falmouth on May 14, he decided to combine do-gooding with his cool ride by renting the Elizabeth High School. Art faculty members selected winners of the Permanent “Hugs for Rides” limo from Atlantic Limousines of Maine. A portion of the rental fee goes Art Collection Awards (Webster, Murphy and Amorello), and Jeff Shedd chose a to the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center. The limo also provides photograph by Long for his Principal’s Prize award. The pieces shown below are free rides to severely ill children and their families. a skeleton done in ink by Murphy and a photo by Amorello.

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The recognizes “exceptional contributions to team received four Liberty League “Boat of the sport of adaptive cross-country skiing in the Week” awards this season. New England.” When The Cape Courier went to press, Wiggins and her teammates were preparing ‘Enthusiasm, energy, commitment’ to make the college’s ninth appearance in “In his tenth season coaching the Cape the National Collegiate Athletic Association Nordic ski team, Deven had a new challenge rowing championship beginning May 27 in this winter in coaching Christina Kouros, Gold River, Calif. the fi rst sit skier to compete on his or any Wiggins is one of four Williams Smith other high school team in Maine, or pos- crew members who competed in the 2010 sibly New England,” said Eileen Carey of NCAA championship. Tess Wiggins the New England Nordic Ski Association. “The enthusiasm, energy, and commitment he brought to this challenge inspired the cre- ation of this award.” Slack sisters honored Skiing the Maine high school circuit W h a t ’s n e w s at William Smith throughout the 2010-2011 season, Kouros, in your sport? who was born with one leg, is the fi rst sit skier Sisters Amanda and Melissa Slack, who crowned an Eastern High School Champion, graduated in May from William Smith Col- Student athletes, coaches, parents, In a national online contest that recognizes lege in Geneva, N.Y., earned athletic honors boosters, and fans, send us your sports exceptional female athletes, Kouros received at the college this spring. news! No time to write an article about 5.5 million votes this spring, coming in second Amanda received the Mary Hosking Ten- your favorite team? 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There isn’t Ben Brewster heads the ball during a Bow- beth High School in 2007. a blueprint. The most important thing for doin vs. Middlebury game on Nov. 7, 2010. adaptive athletes is being part of a team and having the opportunity to do the sport.” Cape resident Ben Brewster continues Competing as an athlete instead of serv- to rack up the honors. At Bowdoin College, Tammaro Landscaping ing as team mascot or team manager was where he just completed his freshman year, huge, Kouros said. “Deven gave me the con- Brewster won the college’s “Outstanding and fi dence of being a real athlete in the mind First-Year Male Athlete” award on May 14. and heart.” This spring he played as a long-stick mid- Property Services, Inc. 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Rand earns All American honors in nationals SERVICES Cape Elizabeth runner Matt Rand had a memorable fi nish to his sophomore year at Tufts University Cape Elizabeth Church of the Nazarene Family Shabbat services: in Medford, Mass. Rand earned All- 499 Ocean House Road (Route 77) Second Friday: 6:30 p.m. American honors on May 26 with a 799-3692 sixth-place fi nish in the 10,000-me- www.capenazarene.org First Baptist Church of South Portland ter event at the 2011 National Col- Sunday School for all ages: 9:30 a.m. 879 Sawyer St., South Portland legiate Athletic Association Division Sunday Worship Celebration: 10:45 a.m. 799-4565 III Championship at Ohio Wesleyan Evening Prayer: Wednesday: 7 p.m. www.spfbc.com Sermon recordings available to download. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. University in Delaware. Awana Clubs (Grades 3-8) Tuesday 6:20 p.m. Less than two weeks before, Rand Cape Elizabeth United Methodist Church fi nished seventh out of 28 competi- 280 Ocean House Road First Congregational Church United tors in the 10K at the Intercollegiate 799-8396 Church of Christ Association of Amateur Athletes of Chapel Service: 8 a.m. 301 Cottage Road, South Portland Sanctuary Service: 10 a.m. 799-3361 America Championships at Princ- www.fccucc.org eton University in Princeton, N.J. Child care: 10 a.m. service Audio tapes of services available. Sanctuary Service: 9:30 am. The lone Division III competitor Preschool Childcare: 9:30 a.m. in the event, Rand knocked more Cape Shore Assembly of God than 30 seconds off his previous 10K 536 Cottage Road, South Portland Saint Alban’s Episcopal Church 885 Shore Road personal best with a time of 30 min- 799-3152 799-4014 utes, 26 seconds, moving up to 13th Sunday Prayer & Intercession: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. www.stalbansmaine.org in the Division III national rankings. Family Bible Studies: Wednesday: 7 p.m. Rite I: Wednesday: 9 a.m. He is one of two sophomores in the Sermon recordings available to download. Rite I: Sunday: 8 a.m. nation to break the 31-minute 10K Rite II: Sunday: 9:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m. barrier for Division III. 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provides instant access to information, it though the vast majority of Cape students CEEF grant can be a strong motivator and productivity have access to a computer and keyboard Cont. from page 1______tool,” he said. “It encourages ‘anywhere, at home, Shedd said, the consensus was to anytime’ learning and it could reach some make sure that the lack of a keyboard isn’t expenditures that would have exceeded the underserved children.” an issue, so 72 portable keyboards are being district’s technology budget. That argument was a strong one, Scarpitti- purchased at $30 apiece. The iPads won’t be distributed to stu- Nelson said. Lanoie said the laptops that are being dents until that training is done, which “This is another way to improve the abil- replaced by the iPad 2s eventually will be means it isn’t likely to happen until next ity for students to learn beyond books,” she passed on to Pond Cove and the middle March, Shedd said. That timetable, and the said. “I think it’s exciting. It’s going to give school. “Basically, we use them until they desire to keep within this year’s technol- teachers another tool and there are so many break and die,” he said. ogy budget, is why the district decided to applications out there. This may be a little Shedd said a lot of work lies ahead as the not buy iPads for seniors – who would only bit of a leap of faith, but it meets our criteria school transitions to iPads. Teachers will have about two months with the devices be- for being innovative and exciting.” be asked to “sift through, explore and use” fore they move onto their Senior Transition Lanoie said there are some practical ad- educational apps before they use them with Projects and graduation. The purchase of vantages to the iPads over laptops, including students. more iPads for the 2012-13 school year will their lighter weight and longer battery life, The school also will have to fi gure out ensure that all high school students have the which, at 10 hours, is more than double the ways to limit students’ use of the iPads to devices then, Lanoie said. laptops’ currently in use at the high school. school-related activities and avoid having The iPad has become phenomenally popu- Photo by Patricia McCarthy There also are no moving parts to break the devices become distractions. lar since introduced by Apple in early 2010. Gary Lanoie, technology director for and the iPad’s capability as an e-reader has “We do not have all of the answers, but The tablet computer with a touchscreen Cape schools, with an iPad 2 like the ones the potential to save money, he said, espe- in the next several months we will be get- allows users to surf the web, access email, that will be issued to CEHS freshmen, cially as more textbook publishers move ting input from parents, students and teach- video chat, write, edit videos and do dozens sophomores and juniors next spring. toward electronic editions, which can be ers,” he said. of other tasks, with a connection to the Inter- produced for a fraction of the cost of a tradi- Lanoie anticipates that there will be issues net through a Wi-Fi or a mobile card that pro- technology is relatively new and the poten- tional bound book. In addition, some classics with iPads as there are with any new tech- vides a link through cell phone networks. tial for misuse by students is high. are available to download for free, he said. nology, but they can be overcome. “I think Since its introduction, people have de- Scarpitti-Nelson said the committee lis- Still, there are also some practical draw- it’s going to be a lot of work (to implement), veloped thousands of iPad apps – every- tened to a presentation by Lanoie and Shedd backs, such as limited storage space com- but it will be an exciting year,” he said. thing from silly games to business tools. and then called them back to have many more pared with laptops, district offi cials said in Both Lanoie and Shedd see the switch An extensive and growing inventory of questions answered and to make sure the pro- an informational sheet sent to high school to the iPad as an evolutionary advance of educational apps, such as math tutorials, anat- posal had been thoroughly thought out. parents in late May. However, that can be technology, rather than a revolutionary step. omy lessons and guided tours of the galaxy, “Given the size, scope and potential im- overcome by using web-based resources, Shedd said he was asked at a recent faculty has been developed. The potential to greatly pact of this grant, we felt it was important such as GoogleDocs, which most students meeting whether he thought iPads would enhance student learning was a persuasive ar- to make sure we really understood what this have become familiar with over the last few transform learning in Cape Elizabeth and gument in favor of the grant for the teachers’ would mean,” she said. years, school offi cials said. he said no, that they’re going to be an addi- iPads, said Jennifer Scarpitti-Nelson, co-chair Lanoie said a key argument he used was Another concern is the lack of key- tional, great tool but not transformative. of the foundation’s grants committee. the value of an iPad as a true “mobile learn- boards. The iPad has a “virtual keyboard” “In my mind, nothing is ever going to CEEF brought a healthy skepticism to ing tool.” that can be called up on its touchscreen, but replace an excellent teacher,” he said, “but the proposal, she said, because the amount “The iPad has the potential to allow for some students might fi nd it awkward to use, teachers will learn to use excellent technol- of the grant being sought was large, the individual instruction. It engages learners, especially when writing a long paper. Even ogy to do what they do even better.”

side the country applied for the position Michaud ‘Nice town. That’s why I Superintendent now held by Interim Superintendent Ken Cont. from page 1______stayed here. I’m going Cont. from page 1______Murphy, who will work through June 30. During the two searches, board members bus-driving gig. He drove senior citizens to to miss the people. until his Dec. 31 retirement, the School have devoted hours – weekends in addition and from Mill Creek in South Portland on They’re all good.’ Board reopened its superintendent search to days and nights – fi nding the right match. Tuesdays and to the Maine Mall and back because none of the candidates were “the But board members have no regrets. on Fridays during the years when Commu- – Ray Michaud right match for our district,” Townsend said “The quality of applicants we received nity Services provided that service. at the time. this second round confi rmed that reopening “All those who used this service loved In this second round, 18 educators from the search was absolutely the right deci- him,” Hoskin said. “He would carry their But he won’t be growing many green around the United States and one from out- sion,” Townsend said. bags for them and treat them with the re- beans in his retirement. spect and T.L.C. they deserve.” “Didn’t have pickers back when my fa- Michaud felt good about those rides, ther had his market garden, so had to do which were eliminated four years ago. the picking by hand. Worst job was picking CC board hold in town, please consider expressing “That was a good duty,” he said. “The string beans. Back-breaking work, really. Cont. from page 1______your appreciation with a voluntary sub- older people needed a way to get around Seemed like the bucket never fi lled up.” scription or contribution. and do their grocery shopping, and there The trips back and forth between New destination for many during the summer, Please send checks payable to The was no cost, so that was a good service for Gloucester and Cape Elizabeth may not be so we wish many “quintessential Maine” Cape Courier, PO Box 6242, Cape Eliza- the people. They were very appreciative.” back breaking, but Michaud looks forward sunny and happy days for our visitors. We beth, Maine 04107. The son of a West Winthrop farmer, Mi- to the end of all the commuting. hope they have an opportunity to pick up We’d like to thank our neighbors and chaud, who lives in New Gloucester, hopes “It’s 26 miles from my house to Cape Eliz- a copy of our paper and learn more about friends who already have provided fi nan- to spend a lot of time back in the garden af- abeth, and it takes 40 minutes one way, and this community that we’re so lucky to call cial support to The Cape Courier this year ter he retires. With land to clear on his prop- it has gotten to be quite an expense,” he said. home. and encourage others to do the same. erty and a “good-sized” vegetable garden, Michaud will miss Cape, however. Whether Cape Elizabeth resident or Sincerely, he will stay busy while his wife, Deborah, “Nice town. That’s why I stayed here. visitor, if you enjoy our local newspaper, The Cape Courier who is “quite a bit younger,” works as an I’m going to miss the people. They’re all delivered free of charge to every house- Board of Directors aide at Maine Medical Center, he said. good.”

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Cape artist’s pastels on exhibit in Raymond Patrick Gallant, a member of Cape Cape resident Lisa J. Wolanski, a 2007 Elizabeth High School’s Class of 2007, graduate of Cape Elizabeth High School, graduated May 7 from the College of graduated on May 22 from the University Charleston in South Carolina. Patrick of Vermont in Burlington with a bachelor received a bachelor’s degree from the of science degree in Business Administra- college’s school of business, majoring in tion and Marketing, and a minor in Math- Hospitality and Tourism Management. He ematics. Lisa has accepted a job with W.B. is employed by Wild Dunes Resort on Isle Mason in Boston. of Palms, S.C. He is the son of Erin Grady and Tom Gallant.

Lisa Wolanski “Spring Trees” and other pastels by Cape artist Dana Trattner will be exhibited through June 29 at Hole in the Wall Studioworks, Route 302, in Raymond. Call 655-4952, email [email protected] or go to www.holeinthewallstudioworks.com for more information. Two Cape Elizabeth residents received law degrees on May 21 from the University Patrick Allen recently graduated from Cape resident Chris Speh was named of Maine School of Law in Portland. Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I. “Volunteer of the Year” last month by South- Alexander E. Spadinger is a 2005 A 2007 Cape Elizabeth High School gradu- ern Maine Community College’s Entrepre- graduate of the University of Vermont in ate, Patrick received a degree in civil engi- neurial Center in South Portland. Speh chairs Burlington. neering. His parents are Tom and Tina Allen. the Maine Angels, an organization that helps Christopher Spencer Boulos, a 2007 match investors with early-stage companies. graduate of Columbia University in New “Chris has served unselfi shly at the center York City, received the Faculty Scholastic since its inception,” SMCC spokesperson Achievement Award, given to the graduat- Carolyn Cianchette said. Patrick Gallant ing senior who achieves, over three years of The center seeks to build partnerships law study, the highest academic average. among business owners and young entre- preneurs. Geoffrey M. Ayers,the son of Cyn- Meghan E. McGoldrick, a 2001 gradu- thia and Mark Ayers of Cape Elizabeth, ate of North Yarmouth Academy and a 2005 Joseph A. Balzano has joined Cape received a bachelor of arts degree from graduate of Simmons College in Boston, Memory Care as director of Resident Hamilton College in Clinton, N.Y., on Sun- was awarded a doctorate degree in physical Health Services. A graduate of the Mercy day, May 22. Ayers received with a degree therapy from Boston University on May Hospital School of Nursing in Portland, in economics. 22. The daughter of Dick and Carolyn Balzano has served as nursing services McGoldrick, she lives in East Boston. director in an accredited brain injury reha- bilitation center and as hospital liaison for Cape Elizabeth resident Erin Humphrey New England Rehabilitation Hospital in received a master’s of science degree in Patrick Allen Portland. Literacy Education from Nazareth College in Rochester, N.Y., on May 8. Cape resident Michael Wilson was in- ducted into Psi Chi, the international honors Katharine Racki received her master’s fraternity for psychology majors, on April 7. degree in business administration from Hus- Cape resident Christine Catsos received Michael is a member of the Class of 2013 at son College in Bangor, where she graduated a master’s degree in special education on the University of New England in Bidd- magna cum laude on May 21. May 15 from Providence College in Provi- eford. A 2009 CEHS graduate, he is the son A 1994 graduate of Cape Elizabeth High dence, R.I. of Richard and Regina Wilson. School, she received a bachelor of science degree in accounting from Husson in 2008. Cape resident and architect Jessica She is currently employed by Anthem Blue Russell C. Hamerski was named to the Johnson co-founded Canal 5 Studio LLC in Cross/Blue Shield. Kate is the daughter of dean’s list for the spring semester at Florida Portland, an architecture, planning and inte- Bill and Claudia Racki. State University in Tallahassee. He is the rior design fi rm, early this year in Portland. son of Lisa E. Cotter and Tom Hamerski. Meghan McGoldrick The commercial and corporate practice focuses on healthcare and institutional Amanda W. Gramse, the daughter of architecture, as well as interior design. Reed and Patti Gramse, received her mas- The fi rm’s fi ve founders worked on proj- ter’s degree in Business Administration from ects including the InterMed and Maine Heart the Carroll Graduate School of Management 1ST QUARTER MARKET STATISTICS Surgical Associates buildings in Portland at Boston College on Monday, May 23. If you are considering a move, it may be a fairly good time to sell. Current inventory is very while working at another Portland fi rm. Gramse took classes towards her MBA low, and sale prices seem to have stabilized somewhat. As of Friday, 4/15/11, we have the fewest number of properties for sale in Cape Elizabeth since March of 2006!! This is great information to potential Johnson is a registered as an architect in part time while working full time as a mar- sellers, as real estate responds to the laws of supply and demand. Of course, these numbers could change Maine and Massachusetts and has Leader- keting manager at the Institute for Healthcare at any time, as more people decide to list their homes for sale. ship in Energy Effi cient Design accredita- Improvement in Boston. A member of Cape A review of the market statistics for the1st quarter of 2011 reveals the following: tion. She and her husband David have two Elizabeth High School’s Class of 1998, she ▪ 18 single family homes were sold; children, Hannah and Max. received a bachelor of arts degree in political ▪ the highest sale price was $1,400,000, while the lowest sale price was $180,000; science from Williams College in William- ▪ the average sale price was $440,008, with a 94% average list to sale ratio; and the median sale price was $335,000, with a 92% median list to sale ratio. stown, Mass., in 2002. These statistics indicate that both the average and the median sale prices in the fi rst quarter of 2011 were higher than they were for the same time period in 2010 (though not higher than those for the Cape Elizabeth resident Greg Ginn, a entire 2010 year). 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