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SINCE 1995—A FREE, VOLUNTEER-RUN, BIWEEKLY COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER A Win At Last! GHS Student Killed in Accident Candace Tucker, 35, of Gorham was her son Branden Denis, 16, of Gorham, another vehicle when she lost control attempting to pass another vehicle on and Eric Morey, 35, of Portland. Police and hit a tree. Tucker, who has a history Rt. 302 in Bridgton, near the Naples line, reported that their preliminary investiga- of driving infractions including suspen- when she lost control of her vehicle and tion indicated excessive speed contrib- sion, an OUI charge and two accidents, crashed into a tree at about 5:50 p.m. on uted to the crash as Tucker was travel- suffered minor injuries after being hospi- October 19th. Killed in the crash were ing southbound attempting to overtake talized in fair condition.

Photo credit Stacie Leavitt Photography Local Referendum Questions Part 2 of 2 TheZach GHS Mills football (#7) and team Logan celebrates Drouin (#15) after shake endinghands as its the 23-game GHS football losing team streak celebrates Octo- By RogeRr MaRrchand berafter 17 ending with itsa 16-14 23-game win losing over Oceanside.streak Octo- Staff Writer Afterber 17 falling with a behind16-14 win 6-0 over early, Oceanside. the Rams After There will be three local referen- scoredfalling behind the next 6-0 16 early, points the andRams held scored on the dum questions on the November 4th fornext the 16 winpoints with and a heldstrong on forfourth-quarter the win with ballot. The last edition of the Gorham defense.a strong fourth-quarter Leading the waydefense. on offense Leading were the Times outlined the grant and the AJway McKay on offense and wereBrendon AJ McKay Mercier and who Bren each- question about “moral turpitude.” scoreddon Mercier a touchdown. who each scoredMcKay aalso touchdown. scored The other referendum question is for aMcKay two-point also scored conversion, a two-point as did conversion Stephen as the funding of a new public safety Burnsdid Stephen on a passBurns from on a Loganpass from Drouin. Logan Lead Dr-- building at the present Main Street ingouin. the Leading way on the defense way on defensewere Zach were Mills Zach location at a total cost of $4,988,281, andMills Joe and Mutumbo.Joe Mutumbo. The Thewin win was was the the first first which is down $1.4 million from for thethe RamsRams since since the the 2011 2011 season. season. the Public Safety Building project at Little Falls that was rejected in refer-

endum last year. Photo courtesy of Roger Marchand Library Receives A study of the present facility An architectural rendering shows the new Public Safety building on the right, closest to pointed out specific needs for minor Main Street, and the renovated current Public Safety building on the left. The new build- $150,000 Grant for renovations. It also observed that it ing is proposed to house the police department while the renovated building will house was cramped and undersized to house the fire department. Endowment Fund both the Fire and Police Departments. It recommended major remodeling and house emergency vehicles for the Fire also needed. A large training room and By RogeRr MaRrchand adjustment of spaces, as well as a new Department. The original building was emergency operations center would Staff Writer building in order to fully house all the designed before there were any full also be included for use by both the The Baxter Memorial Library has operations for both of these depart- time staff members and there were no police and fire departments. been selected to receive a $150,000 ments. The study found, “The original accommodations for female members The study concluded that the con- grant for its Centennial Endowment building, built in the early 1970’s, does of the force. struction of a new police facility and Fund by the Next Generation not have the ability to house all of the The Police Department needs the renovation of the existing fire facil- Foundation. With this generous grant, requirements and needs of a modern included: additional administrative ity would be a much better option. the Next Generation Foundation cel- Police and Fire Department.” offices, additional secure and private This was based on a financial aspect, ebrates the memory of Avis Cloudman, The study listed needs that should interview rooms, a secure intoxication an energy usage aspect, a building and the daughter of Horace and Charlotte be addressed in order for both depart- and OUI testing room, a secure book- site functionality aspect, and a con- (Lord) Cloudman of Gorham. The mis- ments to function now and into the ing room with holding bench, a sally struction time aspect versus creating sion of the Next Generation Foundation, future. They included: additional port to bring in suspects, secure evi- an addition on the existing building. founded in 2000, is to improve health, administrative spaces, sleeping spaces, dence storage and evidence process- The new building, the study con- education, and societal support for the ADA functionally sized bathrooms ing. All of these are now mainly han- cluded, could be built to much greater and showers, new and larger storage dled in reconfigured spaces that were energy standards, therefore reducing Continued on Page 4 spaces, a renovated dayroom, sepa- originally closets or simply storage future operating costs, and could pro- rate decontamination showers, and areas. Secure parking for impounded vide the Fire and Police Departments Referendum Item two new pull-through garage bays to vehicles and regular police parking are the tools it needs well into the future. on Ballot Not Local Farm Receives Nearly $100,000 Grant Applicable By aAveRry aARrena cent to receive the full amount. The to make the farm a hub for local prod- By RogeRr MaRrchand GHS Intern grant was a result of the 2014 Farm ucts and produce. Staff Writer Bill passed by Congress that opened According to Plowshares owner Plowshares Community Farm, locat- up a national competition for grant Steven Bibula, one of the farm’s On October 9 Town Manager David ed at 236 Sebago Lake Road, recently money. Of the two types of grants major changes will be the expan- Cole learned the Federal Grant applica- received a $97,000 grant from the awarded, Plowshares Farm received sion of their u-pick apple orchard. tion for new breathing apparatus and Local Food Promotion Program, of an implementation grant to carry out thermal-imaging cameras, previewed in which they will have to match 25 per- their vision of multiple improvements Continued on Page 16 the last edition of the Gorham Times, was not received. The grant, which was for $632,690, was still waiting for approval when the ballots were print- GORHAM BUSINESS EXCHANGE insidetheTimes ed. Even though the grant has not been MEMBER SPOTLIGHT 18 Blotter 19 Classified 4 Municipal 8 School received, and therefore not necessary ARTICLE AND PHOTO ON PAGE 18 to vote on, it will still be on the ballot. 19 Calendar 15 Community 3 Profile 10 Sports NEWS FROM AUGUSTA Times ­­Bringing the News to All of Gorham Upcoming Bond Questions PO Box 401, 77 South Street Gorham, Maine 04038 Phone and Fax: (207) 839-8390 By Sen. Jim Boyle the northern and western parts of the and will aim at increasing workforce [email protected] state. training in biotechnology. www.gorhamtimes.com As election season rolls around, Small businesses in Maine are an In our state, we can all agree that The Gorham Times is a free volunteer-run community newspaper distributed every other it is the time of year where Maine essential part of our local economy, our beautiful natural landscape makes Thursday to more than 100 pick-up sites citizens are considering their options and our communities. Nearly ninety us unique and deserves protection. throughout Gorham. on Election Day. There are many percent of Maine companies employ Question 6 on the ballot is a $10 mil- —— important issues on the ballot this fewer than twenty people. That is why lion bond that will take a step forward News [email protected] November, and I hope you make sure Question 3 would provide the Finance in doing just that. The money will be Sports [email protected] to get out and vote – a healthy democ- Authority of Maine (FAME) with $12 used to protect drinking water sources Features [email protected] racy depends on the participation of all million to help spur economic growth and restore our vital wastewater infra- Of Interest [email protected] citizens. in Maine. structure. Calendar item [email protected] There are seven ballot questions Of the $12 million, $4 million will Finally, Question 7 is a $7 million Advertising gorhamtimesadvertising@ gmail.com or 839-8390 for you to consider this November – go towards insuring portions of loans bond to grow our marine economy School News [email protected] six bond questions and one question to small businesses to help with invest- and increase the sustainability of our —— about bear baiting. ment, while $8 million will be used to coastal resources. The money will be Subscriptions Question 1 is the question regarding make flexible loans to small businesses matched by $7 million of private and $15/year in Gorham; $20/year elsewhere bear baiting laws in Maine. Currently, to create jobs and revitalize down- other funds and is intended to increase $10/year for college subscription hunters are allowed to use bait, traps, towns. our manufacturing and processing —— and dogs to hunt bears. The ques- Questions 4 and 5 both involve capacity for our fishing and lobster General Manager Maynard Charron tion asks voters if they would like to bond money for biomedical research. industries. Editor Karen DiDonato ban those practices in Maine. If you Question 4 is a $10 million bond that As a reminder, absentee ballots Business Manager Stacy Sallinen Advertiser Coordinator DaraLyn McColl would like to ban bear baiting, except will be awarded through a competitive are available until Thursday, October Design/Production Shirley Douglas to protect property, for public safety, bidding process and will be matched 30th for those choosing to vote by Police Beat Sheri Faber or research, you will vote yes. If you with $11 million in private funds to this method. I hope that you will Staff Writers Jacob Adams, Corinne Altham, would like to keep the law the way it build a research center to discover make your voice heard - on or before Tara Benson, Leanne Cooper, Roger is, you will vote no. genetic solutions for cancer and age- November 4th, and make sure to get Marchand, Noah Miner, Krista Nadeau, The first bond question, Question related diseases. The bond will help out and vote. Robin Somes, Pam Tordoff 2, is regarding an $8 million bond that promote growth and retain our young Features Chris Crawford will provide a new diagnostic lab at professionals in medical research. Photographers Nicole Bergeron, Agnes Fuller, (207) 756-2928, the University of Maine. The lab will Question 5 is a $3 million bond to Amanda Landry, Rich Obrey (800) 423-6900, Public Service Jackie Francis be used to study ticks, mosquitoes, be matched by nearly $6 million in senjames.boyle@ Sports Jeff Pike and bedbugs to determine if they carry private and public funds, to modernize legislature.maine.gov School News Andrea Morrell any diseases--particularly Lyme disease. and expand infrastructure in a bio- Webmaster Judi Jones Lyme disease is a terrible disease, and logical laboratory specializing in tissue Distribution Coordinator Russ Frank it is increasingly dangerous in Maine repair and generation. This bond will Distribution Jason Beever, Jim Boyko, Janice due to the ramp up in its incidence in also be up for competitive bidding, Boyko, Scott Burnheimer, Steve Caldwell, Chris Crawford, Becky Curtis, Janie Farr, Russ Frank, Bob Mulkern, Jeff Pike, John Richard, David Willis letter to the Editor Interns Avery Arena, Megan Bennett, Emily Lewis, Letters must be less than 300 words, signed with a first and last name, typed or e-mailed and include a phone number. Letters are solely the Matilda McColl, Julie Pike opinion of the writer and not that of the Gorham Times. They are published at the discretion of the Gorham Times and are subject to editing. Board of Directors David Willis (President), Bruce Hepler Dear Gorham Times Editor: changing career opportunities ahead. Dear Gorham Times Editor: (Vice President), Katie O’Brien (Secretary), Often times in elections that include Because he is living the experience, he I have known Amy Volk on a very Katherine Corbett, Shannon Phinney Dowdle, choosing a governor and legislators, can relate to the needs. personal level so instead of writing Peter Gleason, Carol Jones, Hannah Schulz Sirois, Michael Wing we overlook the candidates who are Forrest realizes that the school bud- about her various political positions, I —— seeking election to our local boards get must provide the best education want to tell you about her character. I Advertising and Copy Deadlines and committees. I am writing to urge possible for our kids. This means hir- want to tell you why Amy Volk should Ad deadline is the Wednesday of the week prior Gorham voters to spend some time ing and keeping high quality teachers be our next senator. to issue date. Go to www.gorhamtimes.com learning about the candidates who are and providing them with the tools they Politics is a tough business. It takes and click on the advertising link for schedule. asking for your vote for the school need to get their job done. However, a strong person to do it well and with Editorial Policy committee. I believe we have one can- all this must be done with a keen eye integrity. Amy Volk has proven that The Gorham Times takes all reasonable care to prevent didate who stands out as a perfect fit for ways to do this within the taxpay- she is tough but fair and she does it errors and disclaims all legal responsibility for any for this job--Forrest Genthner. ers’ means. He is committed to spend- all with grace and integrity. Amy has such errors, omissions, or typographical errors. The Gorham Times will print corrections if notified within Forrest offers us a fresh, smart ing our tax dollars wisely. incredibly strong values and whether 48 hours. We reserve the right to refuse publication of approach to the challenges our school If Forrest comes to your door in the you always agree with her or not I unsolicited materials. All submissions are subject to committee will face in the immedi- next couple of weeks, invite him in think we can all agree that Maine, and editing. Opinions expressed in the Gorham Times do ate future. He went through our K-12 and talk with him about your concerns America, would be better off if we had not necessarily reflect those of the staff or publishers. system and he is grateful for the prepa- related to our schools. His answers will more legislators who maintain con- Printing services by Alliance Press, Brunswick, ME ration GHS provided for his continu- assure you that he is prepared to meet sistent family values. You can be sure ing education. However, he realizes the challenges, and that he is the best how important it is for our system to candidate for the job. Continued on Page 6 continue to prepare students for ever- Virginia Wilder Cross, Gorham Times Around Town upcoming Lt. Christopher Sanborn has been appointed Acting Police Chief effective November 4 DEADLINES: after Chief Shepard’s retirement. This appointment will terminate upon the appointment of a full time chief or on February 4, 2015. Ad Deadline Publication

As recommended by the Gorham Village Parking Study, the seven parking spaces in front Oct 29 Nov 6 of Robie Gym will change to angle parking instead of head in parking. Nov 12 Nov 20 The property at 10 Preble Street has been approved as a conditional zone for a three- unit residential property or a two-unit residential property with accessory space for light Nov 26 Dec 4 professional use. The town will retain the backyard section of the property for future use and will sell the rest of the property. Dec 10 Dec 18 A tax acquired thirty-acre property off Libby Avenue near the Little River will be retained Break Break for public use.

2 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | October 23, 2014 WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Kari Rae Seekins: Sound Design in Los Angeles, CA

By Jackie Francis dence to perform music. I knew that I GT: What are some of your favorite proj- Staff Writer wanted to pursue music on some level ects you’ve worked on? after that. KS: Working on The Making of Harry Potter – Warner Bros. Studio Tour was Kari Rae Seekins, a 2000 graduate GT: Electroacoustic composition isn’t rewarding because it had a meaningful of Gorham High School, moved to Los exactly a major of study that guidance coun- impact on the fans and it was a great Angeles to pursue a graduate degree selors steer students toward. What influ- homage to the behind-the-scenes artistry in Sound Design and Integrated Media enced you in your undergraduate major at that went into the films. It was amazing at the California Institute for the Arts. Concordia University to see first hand how She stayed, she says, because of the in Montreal? just the right music “endless opportunities and the amazing KS: Even though cue pared with the weather.” “I’m now on the other I had a strong reveal of the Great Today, Seekins is excited to be work- interest in art and Hall, or the model ing as a technical director for a themed end of the spectrum working on music in high of Hogwarts could entertainment company in LA that is school, I didn’t ensuring that the correct audio bring about strong designing a Bollywood theme park in really understand emotional reactions Dubai, United Arab Emirates. “This has systems are installed to that these were in the fans. Creating been a new role for me,” says Seekins, things I could sound effects for who spent the previous year edit- support the creative intent for study in college Cirque De Soleil’s ing background music, sound effects that would lead rides and attractions.” Iris production in Photo courtesy of Kari Seekins and dialogue for Warner Bros. Studio to a career. In my Los Angeles was London Tour – The Making of Harry first two weeks also pretty exciting. GT: Have you any words of encourage- Potter. “I’m now on the other end of at Concordia as [Composer/record ment or helpful advice for those wishing the spectrum working on ensuring that a [marketing major], I quickly real- producer] Danny Elfman was the com- to pursue a career in Sound Design? the correct audio systems are installed ized that most people had chosen poser for the production, and having my KS: Collaboration is the best edu- to support the creative intent for rides majors that they were passionate sounds play alongside his music was a cation. I think this applies to most and attractions.” about. I minored in music so I could pretty star-struck moment for me. creative careers, but if you want to I caught up with this talented artist/ get better at the bass, and electro- become a sound designer or compos- composer via email. acoustic composition was a require- GT: Where do you see yourself in er, find filmmakers and theater direc- Gorham Times (GT): Was there a par- ment for the program. This concept five years? tors whose work you admire and offer ticular teacher at Gorham High School who involved approaching compositions KS: I’ve always wanted to study to do their soundtracks. Having a proj- had an influence on your career? not in terms of melody or rhythm, but the science of how sound affects the ect to work on will force you to gain Kari Seekins (KS): Darrell Morrow instead by thinking about the textures, human body both physically and emo- the skills you need to get the job done definitely had a huge influence on me. timbres and shapes that the sounds tionally, so I’m hoping to work on a and working with other people gives In guitar class [Seekins played bass], I make, opening up a whole new world project that encourages me to do this you a great opportunity to get valuable learned the skills and gained the confi- for me once I began to learn about it. type of research. feedback on your work.

October 23, 2014 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 3 MUNICIPAL Compiled by Karen DiDonato What’s on Your Ballot? Election Day is Tuesday, November 4 The polls for the upcoming election will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4. Gorham is comprised of two wards divided by physical address. If you do not know in which ward you are located, visit www.gorham-me.org or contact the Clerk’s Office, 222-1670. Along with the statewide general and referendum election, Gorham will vote in the annual municipal election.

Question 4: Bond Issue Question 6: Bond Issue Town, hereby authorized, with the bonds Statewide Elections Do you favor a $10,000,000 bond Do you favor a $10,000,000 bond and notes to have such dates, maturities, The questions, which will appear in issue, to be awarded through a com- issue to ensure clean water and safe denominations, interest rate(s) and other the same order as on the November 4, petitive process and to be matched by communities across Maine; to protect details (including provisions that the 2014 Referendum Election ballot, are: $11,000,000 in private and other funds, drinking water sources; to restore wet- bonds may be subject to call for redemp- Question 1: Citizen Initiative to build a research center and to dis- lands; to create jobs and vital public tion with or without premium) as said Do you want to ban the use of bait, cover genetic solutions for cancer and infrastructure; and to strengthen the Municipal Officers shall determine? Total dogs or traps in bear hunting except the diseases of aging, to promote job State’s long-term economic base and estimated debt service of $6,716,000 of to protect property, public safety, or growth and private sector investment competitive advantage? which the maximum principal amount is for research? in this State, to attract and retain young Question 7: Bond Issue $4,990,000 and estimated interest thereon Question 2: Bond Issue professionals and make the State a glob- Do you favor a $7,000,000 bond at 3.3% over 20 years is $1,726,000. Do you favor an $8,000,000 bond al leader in genomic medicine? issue to facilitate the growth of marine Question 2: [Editor’s Note: The town did not issue to support Maine agriculture, Question 5: Bond Issue businesses and commercial enterprises receive funding for this grant, but it was too late to facilitate economic growth in natural Do you favor a $3,000,000 bond that create jobs and improve the sustain- remove it from the ballot. There is no need to vote resources-based industries and monitor issue, to be awarded through a com- ability of the State’s marine economy yes or no.] human health threats related to ticks, petitive process and to be matched and related industries through capital Shall the Town vote to accept a Federal mosquitoes and bedbugs through the by $5,700,000 in private and public investments, to be matched by at least Grant of up to $632,690 to purchase creation of an animal and plant disease funds, to modernize and expand $7,000,000 in private and other funds? new breathing apparatus and thermal and insect control laboratory admin- infrastructure in a biological labora- imaging cameras for the Fire Department istered by the University of Maine tory specializing in tissue repair and with local Town Funds not to exceed Cooperative Extension Service? Local Elections regeneration located in the State in The general election includes three $31,634.50, which local funds are already Question 3: Bond Issue order to increase biotechnology work- questions, which are outlined below, included in the budget and so will result Do you favor a bond issue to pro- force training, retain and recruit to the as well as candidacy for Town Council in no change in the property tax rate? vide $4,000,000 in funds to insure State multiple biomedical research and (Michael J. Phinney and Ronald W. Question 3: portions of loans to small businesses to development groups and create a drug Shepard) and School Committee (Forrest Shall the Charter of the Town of spur investment and innovation and to discovery and development facility that B. Genthner, Dennis C. Libby, Sara M. Gorham be amended to add the following provide $8,000,000 in funds to make will improve human health and stimu- Nelson, Suzanne E. Phillips). The ques- language which defines a crime of moral flexible loans to small businesses to late biotechnology job growth and eco- tions, which will appear in the same turpitude? create jobs, revitalize downtowns and nomic activity? order as on the November 4 Annual Section 5.5: Pursuant to Section 202 strengthen the rural economy? Municipal Election ballot, are: of the Town Charter, if a member of the Question 1: Town Council is convicted of a crime of Don't forget to vote - Nov. 4th Shall a capital expenditure not to moral turpitude, the Council member’s exceed $4,990,000 be approved to pay office shall immediately become vacant for costs of renovation, improvement and upon conviction of a guilty plea or a equipping of the existing public safety plea of no contest. For purposes of this Town of Gorham building and construction and equip- Section, a “crime of moral turpitude” ping of a new police station on property shall include conviction of Murder or a REGISTRAR located at 270 Main Street, such amount Class A, B, C or D crime, while in office, General Election Annual Election to be raised by the issuance of general or a conviction of a similar crime if out- obligation bonds and/or notes of the side the State of Maine. November 4, 2014 Pursuant to MRSA, Title 21A, S101, you are hereby notified that OCTOBER 6, 2014 the Registrar for the Town of Gorham, Maine will hold office hours between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 30th, 2014; 8:00 am to 1:00pm on Friday, October 31, 2014; 8:00 am Planning Board Results to 4:00 pm Monday November 3rdth and 7:00am until 8:00 Tuesday November 4th, for the purpose of registering citizens to vote and • R.P. Weeman, LLC requested a 502-foot private way to serve one correcting the voter list. tabling their appeal for phased expan- existing and one proposed lot at 105 Jennifer Elliott, Registrar sion of an existing building and gravel and 109 Files Road was tabled and a storage area. site walk was scheduled. • Preliminary approval was granted The following amendments to the to Lilac Lane, a nine-lot subdivision Land Use and Development Code were located at 91 North Gorham Road. sent for review to the Planning Board’s Dolby and Dorr Funeral Chapel Final approval was moved to the Ordinance Committee: 76 State Street November 2014 meeting. • Review of a change to the defini- • Normand Berube Builders’ request tion of patios Gorham, Maine 04038 for approval of an 11-lot subdivision • Allowing the keeping of domestic 207-839-4270 with 1,500 roadway located at 101 farm animals and livestock for the sale of Longfellow Road was discussed. products and to allow pasture fencing Petruccelli, Rita Marie (Madar), 77, of • Brian and Stacie Leavitt’s request • Allowing creative parking solu- Gorham, Maine, passed away on August 27, 2014. She was born in Bridgeport, CT on April for a subdivision amendment with tions in the village. 1, 1937 to her loving parents, Joseph & Matilda Madar (deceased). She was predeceased by her husband of over 40 years, William “Bill” Library Grant Continued from Page 1 Petruccelli. Rita and Bill lived in Trumbull, CT for most of their married life where they loved plants and had many lovely flowering bushes to enjoy in most vulnerable populations of Maine. collections. These funds are to be mainly Spring. Rita loved animals - birds were her favorite - she would watch them Their specific interest areas include: chil- used to augment the book budget and as they built their nests in her yard. She moved to Gorham, ME after Bill’s passing in 1999, to be close to family, and became active in her church. dren, elderly and displaced; basic human not to replace it. She worked as an Office Manager in the Circulation Department of The needs; education; and programs that The library applied for this grant Bridgeport Post/ Telegram for over 35 years. She remembered everyone on enhance human health, social equality or at the end of March with a letter of their special days, including siblings, nieces, nephews, and friends and was Maine’s economy and workforce. interest. Their grant was chosen from a friend to many. Rita is survived by her 6 siblings: Bernice (Andrew) Barba; The Gorham Town Council estab- over 700 letters of interest and grant Geriann (William) Miller; Patricia (Sam) Negri; Daniel (Harriet) Madar; lished the Baxter Memorial Library proposals. Library Director Pam Turner Joseph (Nancy) Madar; and Lynn Madar - she is also survived by several Centennial Endowment Fund in 2008 said, “We are very excited and grateful nieces and nephews. to honor the 100th anniversary of the about the grant since it will stabilize the A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October library. This grant will bring the total in library’s ability to buy books and other 18, 2014, 10 A.M. at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Gorham, Maine. Interment will take place at graveside at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery in the Fund to over $240,000. Interest from items for generations to come.” She also Stratford, Connecticut on Wednesday, October 22 at 11 A.M. the endowment is used to purchase felt that this grant will become a tremen- books and other items for the library’s dous legacy for the community.

4 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | October 23, 2014 OCTOBER 7, 2014 Chief Town Council Report Shepard

By Robin Somes sional office use such as a “lawyer’s Patricia Clay, Ward Clerk Nancy Reports Staff Writer office or real estate office or a similar Kenty; Central: Warden Laurie The Grand Jury returned the following use.” However, the condition also Nordfors, Ward Clerk Paula Nystrom. indictments in October: In a vote of 5-0 (with Councilor states that the backyard must be In other action, the Council voted: • Timothy Berry, 48, of Portland was Suzanne Phillips and Shonn Moulton retained for future use by the town • 4-1 (Benner) to approve amend- indicted for aggravated assault, domestic absent), the Town Council officially while the building is to be sold. The ing the contract zone related to violence assault, two counts of domestic bestowed recognition to retiring proposal will be sent to the Planning Cumberland Farms located at 74 violence terrorizing, domestic violence Gorham Police Chief Ron Shepard. Board for a Public Hearing and County Road that would permit criminal threatening, violating conditions They expressed appreciation for subsequent recommendation. The larger signage for the commercial of release and terrorizing on charges brought by Gorham Police Department. his 42 years of dedicated service to property was purchased in 2012 for property. • Peter Cooley, 53, of Savannah “the members of the Gorham Police $239,900 with the intention of using • 5-0 to approve changing the was indicted for theft by deception on Department, Municipal staff, and the it for additional parking. parking in front of Robie Gym from charges brought by the Department Gorham Community.” Shepard has For the upcoming State General head-in parking to angle parking as of Labor, Gorham and Portland Police served as Gorham’s Police Chief for Election and Municipal Election on recommended in the Gorham Village Departments. 19 years. He is currently running for November 4th, a 5-0 vote by the Parking Study and to designate the 7 • Christopher Grover, 24, of Old a seat on the Town Council. Council approved that the polls will parking spaces on the north side of Orchard Beach was indicted on two In a related action, the Council be open from 7 am to 8 pm; absen- Robie Gym as public parking spaces. counts of trafficking in scheduled drugs unanimously voted to appoint tee ballots will be processed from • 5-0 to approve renewal of the on charges brought by Gorham Police Lieutenant Christopher Sanborn as Monday, November 3rd at 10 a.m. Restaurant Liquor License of Gorham Department. acting police chief. Sanborn, who and Tuesday, November 4th at 9 and House of Pizza. • Andrew McDonald, 33, of Gorham was indicted for theft on charges brought has been with the Gorham Police 10 a.m., 3, 5, and 8 p.m. In order to • 5-0 to approve renewal of the by Windham Police Department. Department for 25 years and has register citizens to vote, update the Restaurant Liquor License of Sebago • Corey Paradise, 41, of Gorham was been lieutenant since 2005, officially voter list and accept absentee bal- Brewing Company. indicted for assault on an officer, failure assumes the position on November lots, the Registrar of Voters will be in • 5-0 to approve renewal of to stop for an officer, driving to endanger, 4, 2013 and will serve until a new session on: Tuesday and Wednesday, Automobile Graveyard/Junkyard operating after suspension, refusing to police chief is appointed or until 10/28 and 29 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; permits for LKQ Corp./Gorham submit to arrest, criminal mischief, leav- February 4, 2015. Thursday, 10/30 from 8 a.m. to 7 Auto, South Street Auto Body, M & ing the scene of an accident, possession With intentions of selling the p.m.; Friday, 10/31 from 7 a.m. to 1 D Rental, Chet’s Auto Sales, Hopkins of scheduled drugs, violating conditions house at 10 Preble Street, the p.m.; Monday, 11/3 from 8 a.m. to 4 Salvage, Young’s Auto Salvage, of release on charges brought by Portland Council voted 5-0 to authorize a plan p.m.; and Tuesday 11/4 from 7 a.m. Reichert’s Auto Body, Moody’s/ Police Department. that includes adopting conditional to 8 p.m. INS Auto Auction and Dumbo • Jessica Parker, 32, of Gorham was indicted for theft (with priors) on charges zoning for the property. This would The following wardens and Enterprises. brought by Bridgton Police Department. allow for a three-unit residential ward clerks were appointed: Ward Complete minutes are available on • Mitchel Thorpe, 29, of Gorham was property or a two-unit property with 1: Warden Susan Emerson, Ward the town’s website at www.gorham- indicted for burglary, theft and violating accessory space to serve as a profes- Clerk Laurel Smith; Ward 2: Warden me.org. conditions of release on charges brought by Gorham Police Department.

October 23, 2014 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 5 Letter to the Editor Continued from Page 2 that Amy Volk will be the same person of parents and students to make the and the entire State of Maine. We all Kitchen and monetary donation of in the State Senate as she is in her best decisions for our future. Please know we have a lot of work to do. $1,000 to the Gorham Food Pantry. personal life. There are no games, no join me in voting for Forrest Genthner I cannot be in Augusta day-to-day We give thanks for our blessings, masks and no misunderstanding with for the Gorham School Board. so it is hard to know who is truly is Thad & Roxanne (Hanscom) Moody, Amy Volk. She is woman of character Mary Emerson, Gorham supporting growing the economy. I Gorham and precisely who we need represent- decided to do some research and I was ing us in Augusta. I encourage you to Dear Gorham Times Editor: surprised to read the ratings from the Dear Gorham Times Editor: vote for Amy Volk for State Senate. The residents of Senate District 30, Maine Economic Research Institute My husband Luke and I came to Kim Samuelson, Gorham Gorham, Scarborough and Buxton, (MERI) of those who have been in know Amy Volk last spring at the have an important choice on Election Augusta. MERI is the only non-partisan Gorham Business Exchange at USM. Dear Gorham Times Editor: Day. Democrat Jim Boyle has done group in the state that rates legislators She approached our vendor table I am writing as a parent to endorse an outstanding job in upholding pro- solely on their votes from an economic for The Lawn Duke and we quickly Forrest Genthner for the Gorham tection of Maine’s environment and perspective. learned that she supports local small School Board. Forrest graduated from natural resources in his first term. State Representative Amy Volk business and is taking steps to make Gorham High School in 2013, where Maine’s economy relies heavily on scored an impressive 88.40. She was the cost of doing business in Maine he was a student leader, as evidenced our recreational opportunities, natural ranked in the top 12 out of 151 legisla- more affordable. by his founding of the Green Team. resources and diverse scenery--our tors when it comes to casting votes Luke and I were both very Forrest is pursuing his teaching degree calling card to the rest of the world. that improve the Maine economy, help impressed with how genuine and sin- from St. Joseph’s College. He knows The League of Conservation Voters Mainers thrive and bring our young cere she is. the Gorham educational system from a has given Senator Boyle a 100% rating, people home. In the race for state We’ve gotten to know Amy since student’s perspective and has educated whereas Senator Boyle’s challenger, senate for Gorham, Scarborough and that time and we’ve discovered that himself on the issues that Gorham Representative Amy Volk, received a Buxton, the choice is clear; Amy Volk we have many commonalities with schools face from an educator’s per- 44% lifetime score and 62% for her will support growing Maine’s econo- her. Some of her family is from my spective. He is concerned about the most recent term in the Legislature. my when we send her to Augusta. I husband’s hometown of Lee, Maine. financial responsibilities for education Based on Senator Boyle’s record, he encourage you to vote for Amy Volk. She contributes to his family’s non- on the taxpayers, but is committed to will continue to be a trustworthy stew- Bret Watson, Yarmouth; President profit foundation “House in the maintaining quality education here in ard of our natural resources and will and CEO, Jøtul North America, Woods,” which offers support to vet- Gorham. Forrest understands the value work to create jobs through the pro- Gorham erans. I have a good friend who works of academics, as well as offering varied duction of sustainable, clean energy. at the Root Cellar and was happy to extra-curricular activities for students. Eileen Whynot, Gorham Dear Gorham Times Editor: find out Amy is their board secretary. Our schools play integral roles in pre- Those of us who have been put- Mom to mom, we’ve chatted about paring our children for their futures. Dear Gorham Times Editor: ting on the free public Thanksgiving things from parenting to our children’s The world our students will be going As president and CEO of Jøtul North dinner at the Gorham Mr. Bagel for education. I’m glad to learn she facili- into will be faced with many techno- America, I am a member of the busi- nearly five years wish to thank with tated bringing charter schools to Maine logical challenges that we cannot antic- ness community in Gorham. I am often immense enthusiasm the multitude of because Mainers need more education ipate. It is important to select incom- keeping my eye on policymaking in community members who help us put options. As a pediatric nurse, I can say ing school board members who have Augusta as to how it impacts busi- this on. Last year, again, the outpour- that a “one size fits all” approach is not leadership attributes to make decisions nesses and how it will grow our econ- ing was heartwarming, whether it going to work for every child in Maine. with the best long-term perspectives. omy. If you talk to anyone running for was food, monetary or time commit- It is great that someone is advocating I feel that Forrest Genthner has those office, they all support growing the ment. We had donations from local and thinking outside of the box for our attributes and will listen to the needs economy and growing jobs in Gorham farm stand Kings in South Gorham; children. Her list of accomplishments Roki Associates; Pit Stop Fuels; per- goes far beyond just these. sonal monetary donations from The Despite being very busy, Amy has Turners, Willis’, Taber, Barr, MacVane, found time to link me with resources Biegel, Moody, Hanscom, Sawyer; regarding school, life and even car donations of time from the Wood questions I had. She is a pool of knowl- family, Tanguay, O’Brien, Lefebure, edge and she loves the state of Maine. Sabastanski, Parsons, Liberty, Moody, She will serve and represent us with Swain, Bickford, and food dona- dignity and intellect if elected for state tions from the Walker family, The senate this November. Amy has a flare Fire/Rescue Crew, Sawyer, ‘Jimmy.’ that pushes her to work for family, Gorham Mr. Bagel crew and I pray I business, community and our country. didn’t over look anyone because all the She has a genuine desire to serve the support is so very much appreciated. people who put her into office. We We served in-house & delivered will be voting for Volk this November approximately 50 meals with leftover and we hope you will vote for her too. food donations to Preble Street Food Luke and Alison House, Gorham Calendars 20% off

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6 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | October 23, 2014 FINANCIAL FOCUS Women Must Know What to Expect from Social Security BUY LOCAL

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“Serving God by Serving Others”

2 State Street Open Invitation to the Members Eat-In or Call Ahead A comfortable place of the Gorham Community for Take-Out to bring a family. You are cordially invited to attend A Prayer and Reconciliation Service Fresh Dough Daily Held on Election Eve, Nov. 3 at the Fresh Salads • Calzones First Parish Congregational Church UCC Pasta • Grinders • Beer & Wine One Church Street in Gorham at 7:00 pm Great Pizza and more!! This service will be led by clergy from The 6 Gorham Ecumenical Council member churches. The purpose of this service is to offer a venue Call 839-2504 or where people can come together to consider and FAX orders to 839-2148 pray about their own choices and to promote We accept Visa and MasterCard civility and respect for all choices. Hours: Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. THIS SERVICE IS SPONSORED BY THE GORHAM ECUMENICAL COUNCIL Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. to Midnight www.gorhamhouseofpizza.com

October 23, 2014 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 7 SCHOOL Two GHS Seniors Receive Village School Celebrates Nods as Commended Students Summer Reading

By Gorham Times Staff

Chris Record, principal of Gorham High School, announced that Douglas Beahm and Matthew Esposito have been named Commended Students in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, was recently presented by Record to these scholastically tal- ented seniors. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recog- nized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not contin- ue in the 2015 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, Commended

Students placed among the top five per- Photo credit Judianne Demers of Demers Photography cent of more than 1.5 million students Douglas Beahm Photo Credit Tami Reynolds who entered the 2015 competition by taking the 2013 Preliminary SAT/ First grade teacher Rebecca West and fifth grade teacher Beth Kellogg set the stage dur- National Merit Scholarship Qualifying ing Village School’s first assembly. Test (PSAT/NMSQT). “The young men and women being By Mia DeSanctis ing bags to set the mood to replicate named Commended Students have Village School Secretary “reading under the stars.” demonstrated outstanding potential Students recorded a total of 61,391 for academic success,” commented This summer, Village School par- minutes read. The top three readers a spokesperson for NMSC. “These ticipated in a nationwide program for Village were fifth graders Gannon students represent a valuable national through Scholastic Books called the Kuntz and Kate Dupuis and second resource; recognizing their accom- “Summer Reading Challenge.” grader Sam Merrow. plishments, as well as the key role Before they left school in June, Moments before gathering to the their schools play in their academic students were set up with accounts assembly, the following local “celeb- development, is vital to the advance- through Scholastic so that they could rity” readers each read to a classroom: ment of educational excellence in our go in over the summer and log in the Chief Shepard, Officer Mark Sanborn, nation. We hope that this recognition minutes that they spent reading. Ted Sharp, Chris Record, Bob Riley, will help broaden their educational At the school’s first assembly of the Stacy Coleman, Sharon Babbitt, Beth opportunities and encourage them as Photo courtesy of Lifetouch year, staff celebrated the success of Perkins, Trish Moulton, Mark Curtis, they continue their pursuit of academ- this program. The gymnasium was set Matthew Esposito Winston Barton, Brian Porter and ic success.” up with tents, camp chairs and sleep- Robert Wilhelm. Local Artist Donates Code of Conduct Mural to Village School

By Mia DeSanctis Meg Dermody, pictured with her children, Village School Secretary Shayla and Finnian, donated a bulletin At the start of the 2010-2011 board using Village School’s Code of school year, kindergarten parent and local artist, Meg Dermody, volun- Conduct. Accepting the gift was Village teered to create a bulletin board for School’s vice principal, Jodi Mezzanotte, the lobby of Village School showing and principal, Brian Porter. the earth surrounded by children of the world. Around the earth were the words of Village’s Code of Conduct: Photo credit Samantha Morton Courage, Respect, Responsibility, Honesty and Compassion. Shortly after Dermody created the In May, Mainely Plumbing & Heating celebrated 28 years in board, her kindergarten-aged son, business. We want to thank all our customers and friends who Finnian, was diagnosed with brain can- support us and local businesses in Gorham through the years. Natural Gas cer. Everyone at Village was in heart- felt shock of this news. Conversion Specialist During the next few years, the bulletin Did you know...we can help you with the smallest board papers faded, curled or became of plumbing and heating projects, as well as complete design Since Mainely Plumbing & unattached but the message stood strong. build Plumbing, Heating & HVAC systems, including Mini-Split Heating replaced my oil-fired It was too special to take down. Heat pumps by Fujitsu & Mitsubishi. Natural gas & Propane conversion specialist. We also have Financing available on all boiler with a Baxi Natural Gas Fast forward to this fall. Finnian is Condensing Boiler, I’ve saved an Baxi Boilers installations. in second grade and Village School average of $5,000/year. is once again honored by another Portland Area 854.4969 Gorham Area 839.7400 donation by Dermody--a hand painted —Matt Mattingly, PineCrest mural replicating the bulletin board Bed & Breakfast she created years before. MAINELY Plumbing & Heating Village School would like to thank Fully Certified, Licensed, and Insured - Accredited BBB Business Dermody who gave them this cher- 1-877-867-1642 ished gift. WWW.MAINELYPLUMBING.COM

8 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | October 23, 2014 MAKING A DIFFERENCE USM Students Girl Scouts Renovate Playroom at Tutor Elementary Students Ronald McDonald House Courtesy of the By Avery Arena Ronald McDonald House GHS Intern

The University of Southern Maine Three 12-year-old Gorham Girl Gorham campus is offering a tutoring Scouts, Lindsey Nygren, Ava Pitman program for elementary students to and Laura Bolduc, spent over 150 help with math and reading skills. hours renovating the Ronald McDonald The SMART Learning Lab began House’s playroom for Silver Award, the two years ago when director Alexis highest award a Girl Scout cadet can Kirby and faculty members Rachel earn. It allows girls to show they are Brown, Cathie Fallona, and Andrea strong leaders in organizing projects Stairs received a grant from the that improve their communities. Reading Matters to Maine Fund of “These girls had such a vision for the Maine Community Foundation. how they wanted to transform this A week of tutoring costs $30, but playroom into a warmer, more welcom- is waived for students who qualify. ing place for children while they stay The instructors are graduate stu- here at the House,” said Alicia Milne, dents at USM enrolled in the school Development Manager. psychology, special education, and With the help of their fathers, the room was transformed into a new nauti- literacy education programs and Photo courtesy of Betsy Nygren who have completed their prerequi- cal-inspired playroom. “I’m really proud of what we did. I Shown in the newly painted Ronald McDonald House (RMH) playroom are: Kim Kenney, site work. Gorham Savings Bank Assistant Vice President of Marketing; Laura Bolduc; Lindsey Parents can fill out an applica- feel like happy with the way it turned out. Better than I imagined,” Lindsay Nygren; Ava Pitman; Robin Chibroski, RMH Executive Director; and Alicia Milne, RMH tion for their child and arrange for a Development Director and the Girl’s project advisor for the Silver Award. meeting to determine the level and Nygren shared. type of tutoring needed. The child’s The girls also set up an Amazon.com progress is tracked using curriculum- Wish List that included 50 new toys and the Helen King Memorial pro- ing to purchase the new SmartTV; and based measurements once a week. for the space. Every toy on the list was vided funding for this playroom, mak- Schnitzer Steel for donating metal for The SMART lab is a great way for purchased and mailed to the House. The ing the girls’ project plan possible. the interactive magnet wall. Gorham elementary students to make prog- old toys were re-purposed and donated They also received support from the companies participating in this proj- ress academically, as well as helping with the assistance of Gorham recreation following companies: Sea Bags for ect included: Hillside Lumber for the graduate students gain experi- group, Teen Extreme, to Gorham kinder- donating the expertise to reupholster donating wood to build new storage ence while making a positive differ- garten classrooms to help support their a reading nook seat cushion from a shelving, and Cook’s Hardware for ence in their community. new all day kindergarten curriculum donated recycled sail; Target for help- donating paint. For more information, visit www. Gorham Savings Bank, Hall-Dale High smartlearnignlab.org. School through Jobs for Maine Graduates,

October 23, 2014 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 9 SPORTS Gorham Results for Maine Strong Showing at State Marathon and Half Marathon Golf Tournament Among the more than 1,000 run- Other Gorham runners included Kelli ners who competed in the Maine Deveaux (498th at 4:23:53), Jillian Marathon in Portland on October Powers (595th at 4:34:44), Nicole 5, Scott Mannette was tops from Bastarache (705th at 4:50:13) and Gorham, finishing 76th with a time Peter Ryan (783rd at 5:11:14). Below of 3:22:52. Dick Graves finished are the 30 Gorham runners who com- 89th and third in the male 50-59 peted in the half-marathon, which age division with a time of 3:24:26. included close to 2,000 competitors:

Place Name Time Place Name Time 174 Shane Zerillo 1:41:00 1102 Kristen Desrosiers 2:09:56 175 Kyle Purinton 1:41:09 1103 Katelyn Desrosiers 2:09:56 179 Tim Zerillo 1:41:16 1112 Rachel Baillargeon 2:10:08 335 Joe Allen 1:48:51 1316 Kathy Edelman 2:16:28 391 Brian Favreau 1:51:08 1437 Carlye Homan 2:21:36 395 Boyd Pritchard 1:51:14 1450 Caroline Pinkham 2:22:01 480 Elisabeth Lewis 1:53:32 1478 Jennifer Dubail 2:23:41 774 Karen Gaudette 2:00:32 1479 Jason Dubail 2:23:41 833 Diane Bell 2:01:56 1513 Rob Gaudette 2:24:56 936 Terry Deering 2:04:42 1554 Jennifer Leo 2:27:16 970 Betty Rines 2:05:49 1573 Larry Caron 2:28:03 992 Megan Drollinger 2:06:24 1638 Sharen Deering 2:31:58 1015 Keith Ellsmore 2:07:12 1672 K. Stinson 2:34:15 1063 Eric Anderson 2:08:38 1734 Laura Rancourt 2:39:34 1075 Daria McNamara 2:09:09 1740 Leesa Edwards 2:40:17 Photo credit Rick Altham

GHS sent seven golfers to the Maine State Individual Championships October 18 at the Natanis Golf Club in Vassalboro including five boys and two girls. Kenny Tuttle and Tim Upcoming GHS Varsity Sports Events O’Neil were the top finishers for the Gorham boys, both shooting an 80 to finish tied for 10th among the 33 participants in the Class A tournament. In the girls’ tournament, Syn- Saturday, October 25 dey Caron finished 21st among the 49 participants with a 90-stroke total. Pictured above Boys’ Cross Country Regional Meet, time and place TBD from the left to right are all the Gorham golfers: Caron, McKenze Coyne, Lucas Roop, Girls’ Cross Country Regional Meet, time and place TBD O’Neill, John Ennis, Max Johnson and Tuttle. Football @ Fryeburg Academy, 1:30 p.m.

All games subject to change. For up-to-date schedules of all GHS sports teams, visit www.digitalsports.com sports Etc. USM Women’s Basketball Shooting Clinic for Girls: November 2, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Costello Sports Complex on the Gorham campus for grades 3-10. Participants should bring lunch, sneakers and appropriate clothing. $35 fee in advance, $45 day of clinic. FMI or to reg- ister, visit: www.southernmainehuskies.com/fanZone/clinics.

USM Men’s Basketball Shooting Clinic for Boys: November 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Costello Sports Complex on the Gorham campus for grades 3-10. Participants should bring lunch, sneakers and appropriate clothing. Players will be grouped by grade and ability. $45 fee in advance, $50 the day of clinic. FMI, email coach Karl Henrikson at [email protected] or register at http://www.southernmainehuskies.com/fanZone/clinics.

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10 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | October 23, 2014 In the Zone GYSA Continues the Fight State Fishing Champs: For the third year in team this season. In the fifth event, she fin- a row, Alex Williamson (left) of Gorham won ished second. Ben Foster, a GHS senior, won the individual Maine B.A.S.S. Nation High the Fit at 5K race that took place October Against Cancer School fishing championship at Pemaquid 11th in Portland. Lake in Nobleboro. On September 13, he By Tara Benson cer team. Then, on July 21, 2003, and teammate Daniel Rodgers (right) com- Hat Trick by Half Time: Jackson Fotter Staff Writer Lauren died of complications from a bined to win the team championship for the scored a hat trick in a 4-0 GHS boys’ soccer bone graft rejection. second straight year. win over Noble on October 9th, scoring all Once again, the Gorham Youth Nancy Hawkes, Laurens mother, three goals in the first half. At press time, Soccer Association (GYSA) gathered remembers Lauren telling her that Second in Western Maine: The GHS field the team remained undefeated with a record on the hill outside of the Maine there were other kids “sicker” and hockey team finished the regular season of 10-0-3 and one more game left in the Children’s Cancer Center to help raise worse off than her. “Although it is an 13-1 and ranked second in Western Maine regular season on October 21. funds to cure childhood cancer. On emotional day for me, it’s so good to Class A. The team was scheduled to open Saturday September 20th, approxi- see the GYSA here walking in Lauren’s the playoffs October 21 at home vs. the win- Gorham Grad Named Assistant College mately 200 soccer players and their memory,” Hawkes said. “These kids ner of the Cheverus-Portland game. Coach: Former GHS three-sport (soccer, family members joined the community really get it. They get that not every basketball, softball) stand-out Rachele of Scarborough to run, walk, laugh, kid gets to run and jump.” Cross Country Standouts: GHS freshman Burns (GHS Class of 2009) has been named take pictures and enjoy a fun day Hawkes was joined by her family Anna Slager has finished first in five of six as an assistant coach for USM women’s with a great cause— Maine Children’s and friends who rally to raise money multi-team meets for the girls’ cross country basketball team. Cancer Walk. for the annual event. GYSA raised Maureen Higgins, who is a Cancer $5,000 for 2014 and over $200,000 in Health Outreach Educator for the the past nine years since Laurens pass- Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer ing. “These kids have ownership of Hope and Healing, has organized the doing something good in an important Meet Mike Gradone: The GYSA walk team for years. She herself and powerful way,” Higgins said while had children who grew up playing gazing out at the masses of youth soccer for GYSA and joined the walk around her. New Guy at Gorham Rec in 2003. When asked why GYSA contin- And she remembers her first walk ues to participate each year, current By Jeff Pike well. It was the first walk in the GYSA President Rob Callahan said, Sports Editor memory of 11-year-old Lauren Hawkes. “Gorham has given so much to our Lauren was a happy healthy Gorham kids. They understand their role in In June, Mike Gradone was hired child who loved to dance and play giving back to the community as well. as the new Director of Youth/Adult soccer with GYSA. She was diagnosed Basically, the kids know, it is so much Sports & Community Events for the in June of 2001 and received a bone more than soccer” Gorham Recreation Department, marrow transplant from an anonymous For more information on GYSA’s replacing Alan Grady who had donor to treat her Acute Myelogenous participation in the Maine Children’s excelled in the position for several Leukemia. She felt well enough to Cancer Walk, visit www.gorhamyouth- years. Gradone plans to continue most walk the event in 2002 with her soc- soccer.com/index.php/mccp-walk. of the programs Grady started and hopes to add some new ones. He coor- dinated a family cookout at the Little Falls Recreation Area on September ern Maine as a possible place where grams all the way up to the adult ages. 28 and has also been appointed as we would like to live, and when the This past summer we had 22 teams in the Executive Director of New Year Gorham position opened up, it was our adult softball league.” Gorham. the perfect opportunity,” Gradone At press time, Mike and Stephanie “Mike brings Gorham a new and says. were getting ready to move into their Courtesy photo fresh perspective on community During his first three months in new home in Buxton. Mike is very recreation,” says Cindy Hazelton the Mike Gradone, the new Director of Youth/ Gorham, Gradone says he found much looking forward getting to know Director of the Gorham Recreation Adult Sports & Community Events for the Gorham to be a very strong family-ori- more families throughout the town: Department. “His experience with Gorham Recreation Department. ented, close-knit community. “Families “Everyone has been very welcoming, adult programming at Boston Ski and in Gorham love to participate, and and I look forward to running our wide Sports speaks very highly of his organi- he decided to transition to a career they also offer to help out a lot,” variety of programs, from the tradition- zational, problem solving and personal in municipal recreation. “My wife Gradone adds. “We have strong par- al sports to Tai Chi and even Pickleball, outreach capabilities. He is also profes- Stephanie and I had picked south- ticipation from the younger kids’ pro- which is huge among adults.” sional on all levels—we are pleased to have Mike on our team.” Gradone worked at Boston Ski and Sports for 10 years after grow- ing up on Cape Cod. After he earned his Master’s in Sports Management,

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12 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | October 23, 2014 New Year Gorham Annual Auction

By Virginia Wilder Cross dinner; beautiful original art; tick- New Year Gorham ets to Bruins games; auto detailing; antiques; six hours of contractor On Friday evening, October 24, work, and much more. the committee planning New Year “Folks will enjoy live musical Gorham will present its annual auc- entertainment as well as a cash bar tion to support the town’s New and a complimentary assortment of Year’s Eve celebration. The auction refreshments,” Roullard continued. will feature both silent and live bid- “Whether or not people come ready ding for items valued as low as $5 to bid, we know they will have a to more than $300. good time--but, we believe everyone “In addition the wide variety of will be tempted by several of the items for the silent auction, we are good deals on the auction block.” excited about the higher valued The silent auction will begin at items we will offer at the live auc- 7 p.m. and bids will be open until tion,” remarked Bruce Roullard 8:30 p.m. Auctioneer Duane Dreger who is co-chairing the auction will open the live auction at approx- with Alice Grover. “This year we imately 8:30 p.m. went beyond our local vendors The event will be held at Spire 29, to seek other kinds of valuable located at 29 School Street. Auction items up for bid.” Among the offer- proceeds will support New Year ings are: an overnight package at Gorham, a community-wide and family- Foxwoods Casino, which includes friendly celebration of performing arts.

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14 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | October 23, 2014 COMMUNITY WEDDING A Retirement Party for Chief Ronald Shepard will Melinda and Bob Dorr are pleased to be held on Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Italian Heritage announce the September 27, 2014 Center in Portland beginning with a 5 p.m. social wedding of their son Robb Dorr (GHS hour (cash bar), 6 p.m. dinner, and 7 p.m. video and ‘01) to Jenni Ceglowski of Tucson, AZ. presentation. $37.50 per person (includes gratuity & Fourteen family members from the East gift). Please make checks payable to: Gorham PBA Coast flew to San Diego to celebrate the and mail to Julie Flanigan, 270 Main St., Gorham. wonderful union. Bob Dorr officiated at RSVP to Julie 222-1660 Ext. 1, by Oct. 31, 2014. the wedding. Payment must arrive by Nov. 3.

OF INTEREST Dance Studio of Maine Dancers Natalie Brackett of Westbrook and Maddie Poulin of Gorham choreo- Three young entrepreneurs from graphed portions of a televised flash mob that aired Gorham presented their items for sale on WPXT the CW’s new hit show “The Flash” on Oct. as part of the Young Entrepreneurs 7 & 14. Brackett and Poulin, along with Dance Studio Zone at the Common Ground Fair in of Maine owner Trish Moulton, choreographed and September. Autumn Heil, owner of directed the dance performance along with 30 other Autumn Originals, creates hand-sewn dancers made up of fellow dancers, parents, families. items such as dragon sculptures, original watercolor note cards and one-of-a-kind Area residents enjoy reading the Gorham Times on designed iPad bags. Grant and Mason the ferry dock on the Aran Islands off the coast of Hawkes, of Hawkeye Designs, create Ireland at the mouth of Galway Bay. Back: David leather pouches, bow drills, hand carved Michaud, Gary Dunlap, Laurie Dunlap, Brian wood spoons and Mason’s bee houses. Labanowski, Ed Dyson, Jack McCormack & Cindy McCormack. Front: Sharon Michaud, Jean Author Brian Daniels will join the Baxter Labanowski & Kathleen Dyson. Memorial Library on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. to talk about his book, “Thoughts of an Average Joe.” Daniels usually brings along a guitar and sings humorous songs inspired by his stories. FMI, 222-1190.

The North Gorham Public Library invites Gorham voters to meet the can- didates running for House District 129 and Senate District 6 on Thursday, Oct. 16 from 7-8:30 p.m. Tyler Kinney and Andrew Mclean, candidates for the Maine House, and Senate candidates Jim Boyle and Amy Volk will answer questions from the audience. Candidates for Gorham Town Council and Gorham School Committee will be introduced. The event will be held in the community room of the fire barn next to library at the corner of North Gorham Road and Standish Neck Road. FMI, 892-2575. USM NOTES Piano Master Class with Andreas Klein on Thursday, Oct. 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Corthell Fiddle-icious, Maine’s largest fiddle Concert Hall, Gorham campus. Free and open to the public. FMI, usm.maine.edu orchestra, will perform on Saturday, Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m. at the McCormick A Master Class on How to Audition with Mezzo-Soprano Megan Marino on Friday, Nov. 7 Performing Arts Center, Gorham High from 1:30 to 4:40 p.m. at Corthell Concert Hall, Gorham campus; Free and open to the pub- School. Tickets at the door. $10/children lic. FMI, usm.maine.edu. under 12 free! USM Student-Athletes Annual Community Halloween Party, Thursday, Oct 30, 5-7:30 The Gorham Conservation Commission invites Gorham families and business owners to p.m., Hill Gym in the Costello Sports Complex. Pumpkin bowling, hayride, haunted house, join them at their very first “Volunteer Trail Day,” Sunday, Oct. 26. This trail day will be face painting. Open to children in grade 8 and under. Free. focused on constructing and rebuilding the Tannery Brook Preserve trail system, located just off 10 Wentworth Drive (Gorham Savings Bank administrative offices). FMI, facebook.com/ ON-GOING EVENTS GorhamConservationCommission The Gorham Food Pantry, located at 299-B Main St. (parking lot of St. Anne’s Catholic Church), is open every Thursday morning from 9 to11 a.m. and the second and fourth The 8th Annual Haunted House at First Parish Church in Gorham will be held on Friday, Oct. 24 Wednesday of every month from 6 to 7 p.m. Free for Gorham residents in need. FMI, 222- and Saturday, Oct. 25 from 7-10 p.m. Tour the 200-year-old historic landmark while it is converted 4351 or visit www.gorhamfoodpantry.org. to an asylum of dark terrors and horror. Not recommended for anyone under age 5. Children under age 10 require adult supervision. Costumes encouraged! Kids $5, Adults $7, Family 4-pack $20. The Lakes Region Senior Center, White Rock Grange at 33 Wilson Road (off Rt. 237), is a great place for daily socializing, independent activities and good conversation. Mahjong The American Heart Association will offer a First Aid and CPR Certification Class Monday, Nov. lessons on Monday; poker, crafting and card games on Tuesday; Chair Yoga with a 10 and 17 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Cressey Road United Methodist Church. ($15 for book optional Nutrition and Weight Support Group on Wednesday; and Bingo on Thursday. FMI, call Cheryl - order by October 27) $2.50 for certification card. Call 839-3111 to register. 892-9879 or Blanche 892-5604. Celebrating the Great Maine The Gorham Medical Closet located at the Municipal Center, 75 South St., is free and avail- Outdoor Weekend on Sept. able to Gorham residents in need of portable wheelchairs, hospital beds, shower seats, TUTORING 27, local residents joined commodes, walkers, canes and more. FMI, call 839-4579, 839-3630 or 839-3936. the Portland Water District to launch a fleet of 26 Magic Moments CLOSE TO HOME Private Literacy Tutoring kayaks where the Sticky www.magicmomentstutoring.com River meets Sebago Lake in The Parson Smith House, 93 River Road, Windham will celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Standish. A common loon its construction on Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26. The Windham Historical Society family, bald eagles, painted will host the two-day event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. $10 Donation/12 and under turtles, fragrant water lil- free. FMI, 650-7484. Sarah Rimkunas ies, and whirligig beetles Literacy Specialist were just a few sights as [email protected] Elite fly fisherman and photographer Tim Shaw will present slides and expert commentary kayakers paddled leisurely on the amazing fly-fishing opportunities that Maine waters offer on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 7 through the open water Gorham, Maine 04038 207-200-5664 p.m. American Legion Post 62, 17 Dunn St., Westbrook. Open and free to the public. FMI, marsh into Sebago Lake. [email protected].

October 23, 2014 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 15 Antique Tractor Days at Parson’s Farm

By Jacob Adams Staff Writer

Engines churned and idled October 11 and 12 at Parson’s Farm on Buck Street. Tractors trudged through the fields as onlookers took pictures and checked out the antique equipment. Revelers chewed the fat and the delicious meals prepared by the Parson Family. Hundreds of people, ranging in age from one to ninety, attended Photo credit Jacob Adams the two-day event that was spon- This young calf acted as the welcoming com- sored by the Maine Antique Tractor mittee to spectators at Parson’s Farm. Association. There were nineteen antique tractors from all over the state, varied in style and shape, essarily need to be antiques to par- which kept the steady plowing ticipate. “You can bring anything, interesting. Many onlookers eventu- old or new.” ally participated by plowing a row A few brands plowing were or, at the very least, sitting in the McCormick, Ford, Deere and Oliver driver’s seat for a photo-op. - not one seemed to be over rep- David McCullough, event coor- resented, so the colors in the field dinator and member of the Maine were varied and created a stark con- Antique Tractor Association, was trast to the freshly turned soil. In Photo credit Jacob Adams less than eight hours the sixty-acre present and had conversation and Young and old alike plowed together during Antique Tractor Days. Pictured on a 1952 field was plowed (in some spots intellect to share with all who Ford 8N is Nolan, the grandson of event coordinator David McCullough. attended. McCullough’s 12-year- more than once!) and the practicing old grandson, Nolan, was also in farmers were ready to start up again attendance and plowed just as many for the second day. rows as the old timers. This was the event’s third year at Local Farm Grant Continued from Page 1 McCullough hopes to encour- the Parson Farm, and they would be Bibula says by the end of spring 2016 having local chefs. On October age more folks to participate in the hard pressed to find a better venue! they will have eight acres. All of the 25th there will be an apple cider future. The plow rally presents an The land was flat, perfect for plow- apples grown at Plowshares are of and cranberry program. opportunity for people with older ing. The food and company were a very unique variety not found in Plowshares Farm is committed to equipment at home to utilize it outstanding. And being on a farm, grocery stores. They are also disease the community and providing local when they may not get to. He also there was also a young calf happily resistant, requiring very little spray- food for everyone in Gorham and stressed that the tractors don’t nec- greeting guests. ing. Raspberries and high bush blue- beyond. With this grant, they have berries will also be available. begun advertising with a Maine mar- In addition to the orchard and keting firm to get their message of berries, there will be new refrig- farming with integrity out to even erated cases for displaying fruits, more people and become a destina- vegetables, cheeses, and meats that tion for sustainable local farming. will increase their selling capacity. Their store, open year-round, car- This grant will also fund community ries products from all over Maine programs that will be free to the and the farm has a family-friendly public. Bibula says there will be orchard that even has trees sized 18 to 20 informative programs in with toddlers in mind so everyone the future, including presentations can join in on the fun. on locally sourced meat, cheeses, For more information, visit www. fruits, and even the possibility of plowsharesmaine.com or call 239-0442.

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16 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | October 23, 2014 MEET THE STAFF OFF THE PAGE

By Jan Willis characters around. “He says this, and Marchand Returns to Recently I had the opportunity to then she says that. attend two “author talks.” They begin to The first was Sue Miller at reveal who they the Gorham Times Longfellow Books in Portland promot- most deeply are, ing her latest novel, “The Arsonist.” and then I revamp To date, Miller’s highest selling novel it.” She termed it was her first one, “The Good Mother.” “pleasurable inter- Miller said whenever someone says to vention.” her, “I loved your book,” she knows Anthony Doerr was featured the they are referring to the first one. following Saturday at Books-A-Million “The Arsonist” is set in a small town in South Portland. Roughly 30 people in New Hampshire. There is a divide attended his PowerPoint presentation, between the year-round residents and which included an essay that explained the “summer people.” Fires are being how he got to the point of writing “All set, but only at the residences of the the Light We Cannot See.” Although summer folk. Doerr has published two short story The main characters are Frankie collections, a memoir, and another who has just returned from Africa, novel, this is his “break-out” book. and Bud who left Washington, DC On that day, it was currently selling to move to the small town and buy two books per minute, and more than the local paper. Their love story 130 people were on the waiting list at unfolds as Frankie deals with the the Portland Public Library. Doerr, a onset of her father’s struggle with Bowdoin graduate, said one of the cen- Alzheimer’s disease. tral questions he tries to address is, “Is Several years ago, when Miller was it right to do something just because living near Jefferson, New Hampshire, everyone else is?” an arsonist was setting fires in the area. The book is set before, during, and As I read the novel, I was drawn back after World War II. Doerr attempts to to a few years ago when someone was show the humanity of the characters setting fires in Gorham. Although the and to have the reader understand that Photo courtesy of Roger Marchand arsonist only targeted empty buildings, each experience is unique. He wants there was definitely fear in the com- the reader to come away from the book Roger Marchand has returned Peggy kayak the Presumpscot and munity, which Miller vividly captures thinking, “The truth is more complicat- to writing and taking photographs Saco Rivers and any lake or pond in her novel. ed than I thought.” Doerr’s stated goal for the Gorham Times after a nine- that they come upon. From spring Miller compared her writing process is “to nudge the world towards good- year hiatus while he served on the to mid-fall their Taurus wagon will to playing with dolls. She moves the ness.” I loved this book. I resisted it for Gorham School often be seen a long time because I did not want to Committee. He topped with two read another book dealing with World previously cov- red kayaks await- Marchand says he is excited War II, but this novel is unlike any ered the By-Pass ing the next water Gorham Sightings other WWII book. Don’t miss it. Public Advisory about the opportunity to write adventure. Committee from Photography fall 2000 to spring again for the paper. has become a pas- 2002 and the sion for Marchand School Committee and has become from November an integral part 2001 to November 2004. of his life. He has taken pictures He is recently retired after 53 since his parents initially gave him years as a teacher and school admin- a Donald Duck camera when he istrator. Marchand is proud to say was eight. Four years ago, when he that during his time as an educator, finally had more time to himself, he had the pleasure of teaching Marchand decided to use the cam- students from kindergarten through era as an active way of viewing the graduate school. He was also an world around him. He now keeps administrator in both public and pri- his camera with him at all times and vate schools. continues to snap photos around He and his wife Peggy have lived town in hopes they will be useful to Photo credit Amanda Landry in the same house in Gorham for 38 the Times. Do you know where in Gorham years. Both of his children gradu- Marchand says he is excited about this photo was taken? Join our visual ated from Gorham High School and the opportunity to write again for trivia discussion by entering your best currently live in Maine after years of the paper. guess on our Facebook page at www. studying and working in other parts By the way, watch out for that facebook.com/gorhamtimes or email of the country and overseas. Taurus with the two kayaks on top. us at [email protected]. The Kayaking has become an impor- He may be in a rush to get in some September 25, 2014 edition featured tant part of Marchand’s life. He and last minute kayaking. the top of Corthell Hall on the campus of the University of Southern Maine.

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October 23, 2014 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 17 GORHAM BUSINESS EXCHANGE MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Courtesy of the Gorham Police Department Gorham School of Music: Expanded Location, Individualized Lessons Throwback to the 2004 Blotter Shaws Mill Road caller reported two people Woman reported a subject all in black was were fighting and one had a metal pipe. She talking loudly on a cell phone and she could was confused as to what was going on and said hear some vulgar language. Man walked down she paid taxes and expected the police would Hemlock Street and she had not seen him since. come and help her. Officer went to the scene and determined subjects had separated. Paige Drive caller reported that his brother has been calling his girlfriend names and he had Dundee Road caller advised he was out looking pushed his brother as a result of this. His brother for three of his calves if the police should get any retaliated and knocked his tooth partially out. calls about them. He did not want rescue. Both brothers were arrested for assault. Car driving on Mosher Road was throwing eggs at oncoming traffic. Wood Road man reported that during the night cows made a mess of his yard and knocked Suspicious activity on New Portland Road was down small trees and bushes. Officer spoke with man waiting for church to open. owner of cows and the two neighbors agreed to Bartlett Road caller reported a tractor-trailer work it out. truck had run over shrubbery. Officer gave verbal warning for speeding to German tourists. Photo credit Henry Leiter Caller said man was looking through the window Piano student Ivy Manning. of Goodwill with binoculars. It was a husband Call about a disabled vehicle on Ossipee Trail watching his wife shop and he told officer they turned out to be two older ladies looking for “do this sort of thing all the time.” bottles. By Leigh-Paige Smith bles, writing songs, etc.--all based on Gorham Business Exchange rhythms. It is not unusual for Svendsen to distribute the same list of music to Community. That was the sound What’s on Gorham Cable Access Television (GOCAT)? teachers, who, in turn, teach that music that resonated from a recent visit to the based on the student’s particular instru- Visit the Stay in Touch section of Gorham School of Music. ment. This creates a rhythm that works www.gorham-me.org for program Matt Wasowski and Jim Svendsen, to build confidence within each student guides for Gorham Government Education founders and teachers of Gorham for their particular part. TV (Channel 2 on Time Warner Cable) School of Music, accidently stumbled The Gorham and Public Access (Channel 3 on Time upon the Gorham Warner Cable). Live streaming and video School of Music location for the on demand is available. teaches students of school after real- Svendsen and Wasowski hope all ages--as young izing they had no as five to the “we- desire to continue to create a Community Center don’t-ask ages.” The hauling marimbas, teachers tailor each drum kits and gui- within their school--a place for lesson on what the tars up and down students to come jam or student hopes to three flights of get out of it. They stairs each time just an open door for kids to get to know stu- they had a per- dents by first asking formance or les- come and practice their key questions such son. After looking as: Why do you around Portland instruments anytime, aside want to do this? and Westbrook, from their scheduled lessons. Do you want to be they met with Jon a performer? Are Smith to tour the you doing this for space he had avail- fun? What do you think your style is? able at 17C Railroad Avenue. Initially, Their answers determine how the les- Matt and Jim thought the space was sons flow. The goal is to individualize too large for their needs, but the each lesson by allowing the student to School quickly grew to fill not only decide what genre best suits them and the initial space, but also three addi- which songs they prefer. tional newly built classrooms. This Svendsen and Wasowski hope to space has allowed them to create the create a Community Center within framework for their community, one their school--a place for students note at a time. to come jam or just an open door Since opening the school a year for kids to come and practice their and a half ago, Wasowski and instruments anytime, aside from their Svendsen, along with eight other scheduled lessons. The goal for the teachers from the local music com- school is to reach out and collaborate munity, have held countless recitals, with other businesses while continu- lessons and jam sessions. ing to build their business and give They pride themselves with having back to the community. created a strong music community, To learn more about the Gorham not just a “lesson mill.” A guitar ses- School of Music, their teachers, the vari- sion with Wasowski is liable to be an ety of lessons they provide, and their opportunity for Svendsen to join in mission, visit gorhamschoolofmusic.com. with his bass, which, in turn, enhances

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18 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | October 23, 2014 CLASSIFIEDS CALENDAR MUSIC LESSONS THURSDAY, OCT. 23 VOICE AND PIANO lessons at my Gorham studio. BA in Music Ed. Call Paul • Author Brian Daniels, “Thoughts of an Average Joe,” 6:30 p.m., Baxter Memorial Library. 281-3557. [email protected] FMI, 222-1190. • Baby and Me with books, music and movement, 9:30 a.m. ages birth-18 mos., Baxter Memorial Library. JOB OPENING • Toddler Time, 10 a.m., ages 18-36 mos., Baxter Memorial Library. Legal Assistant Position Available, Gorham Law Firm, 10 hrs plus, Hours Flexible & FRIDAY, OCT. 24 Negotiable, Please send resume to Berry Law PA at [email protected] • K-12 Conferences. No school for students. • Knights of Columbus Spaghetti Benefit Dinner, St. Anne’s Church, Gorham, 5-6:30 p.m. SERVICES “Operation Tribute” provides toys and books to the children of Maine’s military families. CLEANING POSITION sought be local mother and daughter. Weekly and every other FMI, 221-0296. week. References available. Call Pat after 2 p.m. 839-6827. • ArtoberFest (formerly the Gorham Art Fair), 6-9 p.m., Shaw Gym, Gorham. FMI, gorhamartsalliance.org. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING. Specializing in older homes. Low rates, • Haunted House at First Parish Church, 7-10 p.m. $5/$7/$20. Not recommended for kids 5 quality work. Free estimates. Call Dave Hall, 929-4469. and under. • New Year Gorham Annual Auction, Spire 29 on the Square, Silent Auction 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. IRISH CLEANING LADY looking for some new jobs. I really enjoy cleaning. Good ref. SATURDAY, OCT. 25 Free estimates. Call Candy Leavitt, 839-2368. • ArtoberFest (formerly the Gorham Art Fair), 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Shaw Gym, Gorham. LITERACY TUTORING for K-8. Certified Literacy Specialist. Help your child meet FMI, gorhamartsalliance.org. reading benchmarks. Call Sarah 207-200-5664 or email [email protected], • Final Greater Gorham Farmers Market of the 2014 season, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., South www.magicmomentstutoring.com St. next to Baxter Memorial Library. • Super Saturday Story Time in the Gazebo with Sue Sedenka, 11 a.m., Baxter Memorial Library. • Haunted House at First Parish Church, 7-10 p.m. $5/$7/$20. Not recommended for kids 5 and under. SUNDAY, OCT. 26 • Gorham Conservation Commission “Volunteer Trail Day,” Tannery Brook Preserve, off 10 Wentworth Drive. FMI, facebook.com/GorhamConservationCommission. • Gorham Lions Club Open House, 1-4 p.m. Gorham Lions Den, 414 South Street, Gorham. Gift Certificates Doshu Allan Viernes FMI, 839-6569 or [email protected]. Shihan Jennifer Viernes MONDAY, OCT. 27 available now 821 Main Street, Westbrook, Maine 04092 • Gorham Republican Committee meeting, 6:30 p.m. All registered Republicans are welcome. FMI, 415-2673. for the holidays! 207.854.9408 TUESDAY, OCT. 28 Come see what we’re all about and what we do. • MemoryWorks Memory Café, 1 p.m., Gorham House Sunroom. Share your memory concerns with others. FMI, 797-7891. • Pre-School Story Time and Halloween parade, 9:30 a.m., Baxter Memorial Library. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29 • Town of Gorham Senior Lunch Program, St. Anne’s Church, Gorham. 12-1:30 p.m. $4. FMI, 839-4857. THURSDAY, OCT. 30 • Baby and Me with books, music and movement, 9:30 a.m. ages birth-18 mos., Baxter Memorial Library. • Toddler Time, 10 a.m., ages 18-36 mos., Baxter Memorial Library. SUNDAY, NOV. 2 • Praise and Bagels Service, Cressey Road United Methodist Church, 9-10 a.m., FMI, 839-3111. TUESDAY, NOV. 4 • Gorham Cancer Prayer and Support Group, 6 p.m., Cressey Road United Methodist Church. All are welcome. FMI, 321-1390 or 839-3111. • Pre-school Story Time with Walter the Iguana, ages 3-5, 9:30 a.m., Baxter Memorial Library. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5 • Town of Gorham Senior Lunch Program, St. Anne’s Church, Gorham. 12-1:30 p.m. $4. FMI, 839-4857.

Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St. Cressey Road United Methodist Church, 81 Cressey Rd. First Parish Church, 1 Church St. Gorham House, 50 New Portland Rd. Gorham Lions Den, 414 South St. Greater Gorham Farmers Market, South St. next to Baxter Memorial Library Shaw Gym, 75 South St Spire 29 on the Square, 29 School St. St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St.

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