PRSRT STD Postal Customer U.S. Postage PAID Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 Permit No. 62 Portland, ME ECRWSS
The Cape CourAn Independent Not-for-Profi er t Newspaper Volume 30 Number 20 Jan 18 - Feb. 7, 2017 Serving Cape Elizabeth Since 1988 capecourier.com Welcoming the stranger Matthew Sturgis selected as next Town By Marta Girouard She runs the orientations, meets with Manager of Cape Elizabeth others who are working locally in the immi- Cape Elizabeth resident Jill Epstein had By Kevin St. Jare grant community, and sorts and distributes just left a job and was trying to fi gure out donated clothing and gently used children’s her next steps when she met a friend for items. She also assists some of the families coff ee. Her friend was involved in helping with transportation when needed. “Most of a family who had recently arrived from the these asylum seekers arrive with little more Democratic Republic of Congo resettle in than the clothes they are wearing, having the area. As a result, Epstein’s friend and a left family – often spouses and children – few other people became interested in get- behind,” said Epstein. ting the Jewish community more involved Claudette Ndayininahaze, Cultural Bro- in helping refugees and asylum seekers. ker for Opportunity Alliance in Portland, “They wanted to create a mentoring pro- dedicates much of her free time to the proj- gram and I off ered to help Welcoming the ect as a referral source. Ndayininahaze ar- Stranger get started,” said Epstein. rived in the US fi ve years ago from Burundi, Unlike refugees, who arrive with ac- where she had been the National Sales Man- cess to basic resettlement services, there is ager for a large beverage company. Here, no formal system in place to help asylum she started her life anew, working fi rst in seekers. Welcoming the Stranger is an ini- housekeeping before beginning a career in tiative that aims to create formal friendships advocacy and non-profi t. through one-on-one mentoring relation- “Claudette’s job makes her a perfect ships between local individuals or families bridge to the immigrant community for us, and asylum seekers. while our mentors are able to off er addition- Last November, Epstein spent some time al support and resources to the population getting to know the people and organiza- she works with,” said Epstein. tions involved with the immigrant commu- Epstein’s favorite part of working on this nity. Welcoming the Stranger was launched initiative is meeting people in the immigrant Mathew Sturgis, Cape Elizabeth’s tax assessor, was selected as the next Town Manager. in May with an orientation to recruit and community and those who want to help. organize mentors. Around June, the fi rst “Cape Elizabeth is a wonderful commu- “We are very excited with the selection matches were made, and the project blos- The Cape Elizabeth Town Council has nity that has found several ways to support of Matt Sturgis as our next Town Manager,” somed quickly. selected Matthew Sturgis as its next Town our eff orts,” Epstein said. Amy Lombardo said Council Chair Jamie Garvin. “We un- “The idea was to fi nd people who want- Manager. Sturgis currently serves as Tax and Terri Patterson, both of Cape Elizabeth, dertook a thorough search process which ed to help others navigate their new lives Assessor for Cape Elizabeth and Scarbor- recently ran a bus pass drive that brought yielded an impressive group of highly quali- in this country,” Epstein said. This might ough, and was selected from a fi eld of 38 in 22 adult Metro passes for the month of fi ed candidates. In the fi nal analysis, Matt mean helping a mentee with their English, applicants from all over the country fol- January plus 34 adult and 2 student 10-ride stood out for his combination of experience or any daily activity such as fi guring out lowing a search process that began last Metro passes. The value of these tickets was with the town, his enthusiasm for the com- the public transportation system. There are September. over $1600 and they were given to individu- munity, and his vision for its leadership.” currently about 40 mentors and 39 active The Town Council and Sturgis have als and families who typically struggle with “I’m really looking forward to the next matches. The mentees include individuals reached a tentative agreement to enter into transportation to their ESL classes, appoint- chapter,” Sturgis said. “I’ve been working and families. a three-year contract with a starting annual ments, and in some cases, jobs. for the town for 16 years, I love the com- Epstein is the project coordinator at salary of $110,000. A special meeting has Cape Elizabeth resident Chase Malter munity, and I’m really excited about the op- Welcoming the Stranger, and spends around been scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 6 helped Epstein run a winter clothing drive portunity.” 20 hours a week working on the project. p.m. to vote on the selection of Cape’s next in November and December. Cape Eliza- Sturgis is scheduled to begin his duties as Much of that time is spent communicating Town Manager and approval of a contract. beth Community Services let them set up a Town Manager on Jan. 30, 2017. with mentors, referral sources, and people bin in their downstairs lobby. who are interested in learning more about For more information on Welcoming Town enacts 90-day the project. the Stranger, please email: welcomingthes- [email protected]. moratorium on retail marijuana businesses Cape Elizabeth has enacted a 90-day allow the committee to “really look at the moratorium on non-medical marijuana larger issue and impact on citizens of Cape businesses in town, joining surrounding Elizabeth,” Grennon said. communities that are looking to stay the Cape Elizabeth voters in the Nov. 8 ref- sale of recreational pot following a state- erendum narrowly favored the marijuana wide referendum legalizing the practice. legislation, 3,327 votes to 3,166. The legislation, approved by a slim mar- The moratorium was enacted as an emer- gin statewide, authorizes municipalities to gency ordinance by the Town Council on regulate retail marijuana businesses within Dec. 12, taking eff ect immediately. Gren- their jurisdictions, or to prohibit them. Town non said all of Cape Elizabeth’s surround- Councilor Patty Grennon said the moratori- ing communities have enacted similar stays, um would give the town time to understand Portland being the largest. “Because of this, the law and to consider potential impacts of there could be signifi cant impact to Cape marijuana businesses in Cape Elizabeth. Elizabeth if we become the area destination “What we’d like to do is just kind of hit for what is permitted with the marijuana the pause button,” said Grennon, chair of and retail marijuana businesses,” Grennon the council’s ordinance subcommittee, on said. Dec. 12, 2016. The 90-day window will
INSIDE THIS ISSUE... Better boat access to Crescent Beach ...... Page 4 Kohan recipient of fellowship for f lm criticism...... Page 8 Photo by Marta Girouard Jill Epstein sorting through donations of gently-used clothing. She is the project coordinator at Projects approved for Ft. Williams Park...... Page 11 Welcoming the Stranger, and spends around 20 hours per week working on the project. Page 2 • The Cape Courier LETTERS Jan. 18 - Feb. 7, 2017
The Cape Courier An open letter to all of Cape Elizabeth from the Board of Directors P.O. Box 6242 Cape Elizabeth Maine 04107 of the Cape Courier 207-838-2180 As residents of our beautiful town, we people of Cape, cover the monthly give and has turned into a fi le delivered to the printer www.capecourier.com are sure you are familiar with the Cape take of the town council, and ensure all electronically. While we are committed to Courier, your local paper that shows up in townspeople are aware of the changes and print, our web site now off ers the current your mailbox. But, we, the board of direc- controversy that progress can bring. And issue and other information. OUR MISSION STATEMENT tors, (and long-time Cape residents) felt it do it all with a positive outlook, remember- We started with 100% volunteer staff , Th e mission of Th e Cape Courier is to foster a sense of community by presenting news was time to talk about the paper, its history, ing that Cape Elizabeth is a beautiful place but now provide part-time employment for specifi c and unique to Cape Elizabeth how it is put together, and the role we hope with friendly people four Cape Elizabeth residents. (But please and its residents, and, whenever possible, it plays in our community. A few other things are the same. The remember, we are always looking for vol- to promote volunteerism within our Let’s start at the beginning: The paper paper has always been independent of the unteers to write stories and proofread the community. was founded by the indefatigable Ellen Van town government, although we do rent paper—please let us know if you are inter- BOARD OF DIRECTORS Fleet on her kitchen table in 1988. She and space in town hall. And the paper would ested.) Trish Brigham, Debbie Butterworth, a few of her neighbors felt that Cape Eliza- not exist as a free publication (and thrive We hope you love the Courier as much as Bob Dodd, Jerry Harkavy, Martha Kelley, beth needed a paper that, unlike the larger for 29 years!) without our valued advertis- we do, and take time to read through it each Bill Springer, Beth Webster papers in the region, focused only on our ers. It is due to their support that the paper time it appears in your mailbox. We hope Publisher: Kim Case town and what is special about it. can refl ect the happenings in our town 22 that as you read it, you learn something [email protected] Soon, Ellen and a few volunteers start- times per year. We ask you to shop at our about your neighbors, your schools, and Editor: Kevin St. Jarre ed publishing a 16-page paper 22 times advertisers—your support for them makes the institutions that make our town special. [email protected] per year, and a town institution was born. your paper possible. And we hope you remember, once again, Community Reporter: Marta Girouard After a few issues, Ellen realized she had Financially, the paper is run purposefully why Cape Elizabeth is such a wonderful [email protected] many diffi cult decisions to make to ensure as a not-for-profi t organization. While the place to live. Advertising Manager: Tara Simopoulos the viability of the paper. She established a paper does pay taxes (and does not qualify Best wishes for the New Year. Feel free (Display and classifi ed ads) [email protected]/207-631-8414 seven-person board of directors, that, with as a non-profi t in the eyes of the IRS), any to contact us at [email protected] some personnel changes over the years, profi ts are kept within the business. This Bookkeeper: [email protected] continues to oversee the paper to this day. has helped the paper survive in the years Trish Brigham For more stories about the paper’s early when advertising revenue (which has its Debbie Butterworth Proofreaders: Samantha Lowe, years, please take a look at the 25th anni- ups and downs) does not cover expenses. Bob Dodd and Chuck Rzeszutko versary issue, available at capecourier.com The main changes in the paper can Jerry Harkavy Webmaster: Wendy Derzawiec website. be summarized in one word: technology. Martha Kelley The paper has changed in some ways That’s probably the same for everything Bill Springer Photo fi nishing: Ann Kaplan over the years, but in important ways it has in our lives, but it has had a dramatic im- Elizabeth Webster Distribution: Tracy Northrup not. It still has the mission to capture our pact on all parts of the operation. What Technology Services: Chad Braley town in print, to talk about the interesting started as a paper-based production eff ort For general information: [email protected]/207-838-2180 Writers: Debbie Butterworth, Wendy Cape neurologist voices concerns about football’s eff ect on brains Derzawiec, Bob Dodd, Sabrina Labrie, Pam Torre, Erika Carlson Rhile, Marta of young players Girouard,Lila Gaudraut As a neurologist and former football fan, know that they have a specifi c neurologic brain maturation, and those who continue Photographers: Martha Agan, Jenny I had a vague awareness of the eff ects of disease, chronic traumatic encephalopathy to play in college and the pros are most at Campbell, Ann Kaplan, Joanne Lee, Katherine Urbanek cumulative trauma to the brain. A recent (CTE), with specifi c neuropathology and risk. Some players are more susceptible to lecture by Dr. Robert Stern from Boston clinical features, and that this untreatable develop the disease, but at present we have The Cape Courier is printed by Alliance Press in Brunswick and mailed free to Cape University, a leading researcher in this fi eld, disease is caused by the long-term cumula- no way to determine which youngsters are Elizabeth residents 22 times a year. We has awakened my concern about football’s tive eff ect of many blows to the head. We most at risk. Autopsy studies have shown disclaim all legal responsibility for errors, eff ect on the brains of our young players. have known the risks to boxers for a long the beginnings of the irreversible progres- omissions or typographical errors. All I was aware that some football players time, but to football players only in the past sive disease as early as age 20. reasonable care is taken to see that errors later in life develop a progressive neurologic few years. Concussion is a separate issue, and fo- do not occur. We print corrections upon cusing on concussion alone does nothing to timely notifi cation. condition with memory loss and erratic and Research has shown that football hits to violent behavior, leading to death. I did not the head cause an acceleration/deceleration reduce the risk of CTE from repetitive sub- LETTER & SUBMISSION POLICY blow to the brain of up to 20 times the force concussive head blows. Letters may not exceed 250 words. We reserve the right to refuse letters and to edit of gravity, and players receive this injury Players and parents should take these for length, accuracy, clarity and civility. We many times during a practice and game. facts into account in deciding if football is do not withhold names and writers may be Football linemen may have 1000-1500 sub- an appropriate sport for them to play. Foot- limited to one letter per month. Petition- THANK YOU! concussive impacts in a season. The cumu- ball fans should be aware that they are sup- style letters will be declined. Letters refl ect lative number of hits and the age when kids porting a sport that results in a tragic down- the opinion of the author, not Th e Cape begin to play tackle football are the best hill course leading to death in a number of Courier. Email letters to: editor@capecourier. Your voluntary subscriptions com or mail to P.O. Box 6242, Cape predictors of risk for developing CTE. Play- players. Elizabeth, ME 04107. Please note: Letters will and other contributions ers who bang heads on nearly every play, be acknowledged by email. help keep this community youngsters who start playing before full Richard L. Sullivan MD newspaper coming to your mailbox. Thank you to these recent NEXT ISSUE: Feb. 8 generous contributors: DEADLINE: Noon, Jan. 27 Ellen & Jeff ery Van Fleet SUBSCRIPTIONS Tish & Chuck Rzeszutko $21.10/year in Maine; $25 out of state $15 student (9 months) Pat & Dan Chase $12 half year (These amounts include state sales tax, which The Cape Courier is required to charge.) Catherine Houlihan & Name: ______John Norris
Address: ______Kathleen Janicktencom & ______Herbert Janick III Amount enclosed: $ ______Checks made out to Th e Cape Courier may Today’s date: be mailed to P.O. Box 6242, Cape Elizabeth, Maine, 04107. Future contributions will Mail to: be acknowledged in an alphabetical Th e Cape Courier format. Please include a message on P.O. Box 6242 your correspondence if you prefer Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 to remain anonymous. Jan. 18 - Feb. 7, 2017 NEWS The Cape Courier • Page 3 Active community member and advertising New community reporter a communications professional hired as Courier Ad Manager expert, seeks community communication
Tara Simopoulos has joined The Cape Marta Girouard started at The Cape Courier as the new advertising manager. Courier as a volunteer in April 2016, and in She moved to Cape Elizabeth over 6 December 2016 joined the staff as a com- years ago and has quickly immersed her- munity reporter. She holds a bachelor’s self in the community. She is on numer- degree in French and master’s degree in ous boards and committees including the Communications, both from Clark Univer- Community Services Board and is the sity in Worcester, Mass. MSPA Grants Chair. She has close to ten years experience in Tara comes from an advertising back- marketing and communications across the ground and has many years experience health care, hi tech, and higher education in- working in an advertising agency in Toron- dustries. Marta moved to Cape Elizabeth in to, Canada. She has two children, ages 13 2014 and is enjoying exploring the beautiful and 12, and loves living in Cape Elizabeth. state of Maine with her husband, two young Please feel free to contact Tara sons, and beagle. She is looking forward to in regard to any questions you meeting people in the community and writ- Tara Simopoulis is the new advertising man- might have about advertising at Marta Girouard has joined The Cape Cou- ing about town happenings. ager for The Cape Courier. [email protected]. rier team as community reporter. If you have an idea for a story, contact Marta at [email protected]. Town Hall chamber dedicated to retired town manager Michael McGovern Shhhh... Changes accomodate both social and quiet Michael McGovern, town manager since Approximately 200 people attended a 1985, left many legacies when he closed his farewell reception for McGovern at the Pur- visitors to the Thomas Memorial Library Town Hall offi ce door for the last time Dec. poodock Club on Dec. 6. Many were former 30. Not the least of which is in the chamber, town councilors, including Henry Adams, laptops and iPads for recreational use, free- one fl oor below. chairman in 1978, who phoned McGovern Since the renovated library opened ing up computers in the adult area for adult The Town Council on Dec. 12, 2016 at the University of Maine at Orono after his almost a year ago, the proximity to the users or students needing to do homework. voted to dedicate the chamber - site of more internship to ask if he would assist the in- schools, the improved space and the pres- The goal is to maintain the upstairs fl oor of than a thousand meetings of Cape Eliza- terim town manager while the town looked ence of a game room, have made it a popular the library as a quiet space, directing more beth’s governing body that convened during for a permanent one. destination for kids after school. noisy, social activities downstairs. his tenure - to the manager who started here David Sherman, another former council- The library is also a desirable place for A library staff member will supervise the as a college intern in 1977. or, recounted McGovern’s ability to respond adults and students to work, study, and re- room, but the library is also seeking high “This room is dedicated to Michael K. knowledgably, quickly and courteously to lax, but during those after school hours the school interns who would like to act as Teen McGovern in honor of his dedicated ser- elected offi cials and to citizens alike. noise and activity level has made more fo- Leaders, helping to monitor the room use vice to the citizens of Cape Elizabeth as “Because of his constant promotion of, cused pursuits diffi cult for many library us- and organize gaming activities. Teens aged town manager from May 1985 to December and adherence to, transparency and integ- ers. The open space in the lobby and granite 16 and up who would like to apply for an 2016,” will be inscripted on a plaque to be rity in municipal process, Mike has cre- fl oors also present issues with sound travel- internship are encouraged to fi ll out an ap- installed in the council chamber. ated a culture of faith in local government ing throughout the building, compounding plication form on the library’s website, or McGovern gave his resignation notice, for Cape Elizabeth citizens during his 31 the diffi culties with maintaining a quieter contact Rachel Davis at [email protected]. eff ective Dec. 31, in August. At the Dec. years,” Sherman said, sharing a refl ection space in the adult areas of the library. me.us. 12 Town Council meeting, his last as town from current councilor Sullivan. “These In an eff ort to address the confl ict- The TML After School Hangout will be- manager, McGovern was greeted with a will be known as the ‘McGovern Years’ ing needs of after–school kids, adults and gin on Monday, Jan. 23. Adults who have standing ovation and a legislative sentiment and will be the standard of excellence for studying students, the library is about to stayed away from the library during after presented by Rep. Kim Monaghan and Sen. Cape Elizabeth’s future.” launch a new program called, “TML After school hours are encouraged to return to Rebecca Millett. After his remarks Sherman announced School Hangout.” During the after school what the library hopes will be a more com- “Under Mike’s guidance and leadership a gift of $3,725, collected from 25 current hours on weekdays, from 2:30 to 5 p.m., the fortable upstairs space. Kids who are accus- for the last 31 years, Cape Elizabeth has and former members of the Town Council, library’s Community Room will be set up tomed to coming to the library after school grown steadily as a vibrant community with given on behalf of the town to the Rotary for after–school users who need a place to can expect to fi nd a welcoming, social space outstanding fi scal management, municipal Foundation’s PolioPlus Fund in McGovern’s unwind and hang out with friends. for them in the Community Room; parents services, facilities and schools while main- honor. The game systems will be relocated to are asked to communicate to their children taining its historical roots and character,” “Not only has Michael been a tremendous this room during the program, freeing up that the upper fl oor of the library is a quiet Jessica Sullivan, longest sitting councilor, asset for our town, but he has also managed the game room as an additional quiet study space, and social activities are welcome, but said. “He has been an outstanding manager to devote countless hours to the Rotary, all space. Kids will be able to have snacks in they must take place on the library’s lower and gifted leader who has consistently in- in an eff ort to improve the lives of others,” the Community Room, as well as utilize fl oor. spired us all - employees, volunteers and said Sherman in a letter to the Rotary Foun- elected offi cials - to serve the people of dation. Cape Elizabeth to the very best of our abili- ties,” she said.
[email protected] Page 4 • The Cape Courier NEWS Jan. 18 - Feb. 7, 2017 Agreements move greenbelt forward two Cape Elizabeth School Board selects chair
giant steps By Pam Torre
The town took two giant steps toward this will actually eventually evolve into a The Cape Elizabeth school board held The superintendent’s report by How- Greenbelt completion in separate agree- more permanent easement situation,” he its monthly meeting on Dec. 13. Eliza- ard Colter, interim superintendent, in- ments approved by the Town Council on said. beth Scifres was nominated and ap- cluded the decision-making process of Dec. 12, 2016. He described the area, bounded by Hob- proved as the chair of the school board weather-related school closings. When The fi rst, an easement connecting Loveitt stone, Mitchell, Ocean House and Colum- for the 2016-2017 school year. making a decision to close school, Colter Woods and newly acquired property behind bus roads, as “run-through with trails, a Susana Measelle Hubbs was nominat- discusses the situation with public works Rock Wall Road in Oakhurst, is a step to- beautiful, natural area.” ed as vice chair, Joanna Morrissey was and neighboring school districts. ward improving neighborhood access to “It gets a lot of use already and putting nominated as fi nance chair and Barbara Delayed starts will be start two hours the 18-acre Loveitt Woods and adjoining this area under town management ensures Powers was nominated as policy com- later than normal, and early releases will Robinson Woods tracts. that public access will be preserved and that mittee chair. try to be avoided. In some instances, The second is a fi rst-ever license agree- the property can be managed in the best Student representatives discussed the even though school has been cancelled, ment for the town to manage trails on prop- possible fashion,” Tasse said. tension and stress resulting from Seniors athletic and other activities may still oc- erty owned by the Canterbury at the Cape The easement connecting Oakhurst to waiting to hear about their college ad- cur if road conditions have improved. Condominium Association. Loveitt Woods was donated by property missions. Also, that while stress this This is a case-by-case situation that “This is the fi rst time the town of Cape owner Dale Bryant and complements the time of year is high, morale also seems involves Greg Marles, Jeff Thoreck and Elizabeth will have entered into a license council’s purchase of 0.89 acres behind to be high. the principal of the respective school. agreement with a private property owner,” Rock Wall Lane in May 2016. Jeff Shedd discussed details of the School Board members mentioned that said Jim Tasse, chairman of the Conserva- Michael McGovern, town manager, NEASC (New England Association of there is often confusion as to whether tion Committee, who said his group is ex- echoed Tasse’s excitement for the donation. Schools and Colleges) report. The com- after school activities will occur. Jeff cited about both agreements. “This is really tremendous news. The coun- mittee praised many areas of the high Shedd and Howard Colter will review “A license agreement can be understood cil did a leap of faith a few months ago when school including TEDx and the Achieve- this process and provide clarifi cation. as basically the formalization of a hand- it purchased the other property,” McGovern ment Center and Freshman Academy to The CEHS gym fl oor repair is com- shake agreement,” Tasse said. “It is the most said. At that time, connectors were lack- name a few. Areas of focus going for- plete and Greg Marles and his depart- fl exible and revocable of all sorts of agree- ing on either side of the 0.89-acre purchase ward will include school wide ruberics. ment were praised for their eff orts as well ments of this nature, and it essentially gives to complete legal public access to Loveitt Joanna Morrissey discussed the bud- as all of the teachers and coaches who the property owner a lot of latitude in say- Woods, but the Bryant donation provides get review process and the development made adjustments while the gym was be- ing, ‘this isn’t working out and we’re pulling one of them. of a budget from January through March ing repaired. out’.” A license is low-risk for both parties, Town Planner Maureen O’Meara cred- with a goal for the School Board to adopt but it will allow the town to do some trail ited both the Bryants and the Canterbury the budget in early April. The plan is See BOARD on page 14 maintenance and management, Tasse said. at the Cape Condominium Association for to review the budget from a needs base. “If things work out over time we hope that their generosity and cooperation. Voter validation is scheduled for June 13.
Eff ort for better boat access to Crescent Beach
The town is seeking better boat access cil. The old access, just up the road, is fl atter to Crescent Beach, and in this case, older and better for getting boats to the water, he is better. said. The Town Council on Dec. 12, 2016 au- Councilors authorized McGovern to con- thorized Town Manager Michael McGovern tinue encouraging state offi cials who, after to further encourage the state, which owns an initial meeting, “seem more than willing the beach, to allow access on a right-of-way for the fi rst time to consider returning to that was owned by the town decades ago. the historic site where this ramp used to be,” The town’s current path is steep, washes McGovern said. out often, and when storm-drain runoff is “This would be further explored by the strong it can be hard to get the boats where Harbors Committee and the town manager they need to go, McGovern told the coun- in the months ahead,” he said.
South Portland Adult Education >^^ ^&KZt/Ed ZͲ^WZ/E'ϮϬϭϳ ACADEMIC CLASSES • HiSET/Accuplacer Preparation Class: If you did not earn your high school diploma, the HiSET (High School Equivalency Test) is a test you can take to earn the equivalency of the diploma. Come FINISH what you started! Free. • Math Lab for HiSET/Accuplacer: Strengthen Math skills to be in a position to pass the Math portion of the HiSET and/or Accuplacer exam or for college level.
ENRICHMENT CLASSES ON-LINE CLASSES • Mastering Computer Skills for • Beginning Guitar the Workplace • Beyond Beginning Guitar • Microst Excel, Various Levels • How to Sell on eBay! • Healthy Spring Lawn Care LANGUAGE CLASSES Seminar • English as a Second • Fiction Writing Language Evening Classes • ESL Daytime Classes • Travel Spanish BUS TRIPS • Italian for Travelers
• The Boston Flower Show DRIVING CLASSES • Broadway Show ‘Mamma Mia’ in Boston • School Bus Driver Training • Salem in the Spring • Driving Dynamics
Phone: (207) 767-3266 ext. 3834 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] www.southportland.maineadulted.org South Portland High School, 637 Highland Avenue, South Portland, Maine Jan. 18 - Feb. 7, 2017 POLICE, FIRE & RESCUE The Cape Courier • Page 5 Pajama pants found near Sawyer Road, dog kills chickens, multiple power lines down
Reported by Debbie Butterworth
COMPLAINTS in the Shore Road area regarding a 12-2 Hunt’s Point Road, carbon monoxide possible burglary. An outside screen had alarm 12-3 An offi cer responded to McAuley Road SUMMONSES for a complaint of orange cones in been cut and a window pushed open. 12-3 Cross Hill Road, chimney fi re the roadway. The owner of the cones Nothing appeared to be missing. 12-8 Woolwich resident, uninspected vehicle, Route 77, $133 12-11 Scott Dyer Road, cooking fi re was advised not to place cones in the 12-18 An offi cer received a referral from 12-11 Ocean House Road, investigation roadway. the Department of Human Services 12-8 Scarborough resident, speeding (52/35 12-13 Belfi eld Road, investigation 12-4 An offi cer met with a resident in the regarding an alleged sexual assault zone), Spurwink Avenue, $185 Shore Road area regarding damage that involving a juvenile. Interviews were 12-9 Portland resident, speeding (46/30 zone), 12-16 Robinhood Road, chimney fi re had been done to his outside Christmas conducted. Shore Road, $185 12-16 Bacchus Place, fi re alarm lights. 12-21 An offi cer met with a resident of 12-10 Cape Elizabeth resident, failure to 12-17 Becky’s Cove, fi re alarm 12-5 An offi cer responded to a residence in the Waterhouse Road area regarding produce insurance, Mitchell Road, $171 12-18 Fieldways Lane, animal rescue unauthorized charges on a credit card. the Spurwink Avenue area for a well- 12-13 Cape Elizabeth resident, parking in 12-19 Trundy Road, carbon monoxide alarm 12-22 An offi cer met with a resident of being check. Handicapped zone, Middle School, $165 12-19 Oakwood Road, power lines down the Two Lights Road area regarding 12-5 Two offi cers responded to a residence 12-13 Cape Elizabeth resident, parking in 12-19 Ledgewood Lane, fi re alarm in the Spurwink Avenue area for a well- criminal mischief to outside lighting. Handicapped zone, Middle School, $165 12-19 Locksley Road, fi re alarm being check. 12-23 An offi cer met with a resident who 12-13 Cape Elizabeth resident, parking in 12-6 An offi cer met with a local business brought an unwanted fi rearm to the Handicapped zone, Middle School, $165 12-20 Rockcrest Drive, investigation police station representative who showed him where 12-14 Arundel resident, speeding (46/30 zone), 12-21 Zeb Cove Road, fi re alarm an outer door had been removed with 12-24 An offi cer met with a resident of the Shore Road, $185 12-21 Locksley Road, fi re alarm no damage to an inner door or signs of Sawyer Road area who had found some 12-17 Cape Elizabeth resident, domestic 12-25 Hunter Place, investigation attempts to gain entry. clothing along a walking trail near his assault, Wilton Lane 12-27 Broad Cove Road, power lines down 12-8 Two offi cers responded to a residence residence. The items included a green 12-21 Portland resident, speeding (46/30 zone), 12-27 Trundy Road, carbon monoxide alarm in the Spurwink Avenue area for a well- jacket, pajama pants and a knit hat. Shore Road, $185 being check. 12-24 An offi cer met with a resident of the 12-28 Salt Spray Lane, investigation 12-21 Portland resident, possession of 12-8 Two offi cers responded to a residence in Spurwink Avenue area for chickens 12-29 South Portland Mutual Aid marijuana, Woodland Road the Ocean House Road area for a well- killed by a dog. The owner of the dog 12-30 Old Fort Road, power lines down was identifi ed and will make restitution 12-21 Cape Elizabeth resident, speeding being check. 12-30 Stonybrook Road, power line down for the chickens. (63/50 zone), Route 77, $132 12-9 An offi cer met with a resident of the 12-30 Hillcrest Drive, fi re alarm 12-24 An offi cer met with a resident of the 12-23 Portland resident, imprudent speed, Stonybrook Road area who advised 12-30 Ocean House Road, power line down that someone had apparently opened Shore Road area regarding harassing Route 77 a Paypal account using the victim’s phone calls. 1-1 Cape Elizabeth resident, uninspected 1-2 Portland Mutual Aid personal information. 12-27 An offi cer met with a resident of the vehicle, Wells Road, $133 Shore Road area regarding a dog bite 12-9 Two offi cers responded to a residence RESCUE CALLS in the Wells Road area for a possible complaint. JUVENILE SUMMONS There were 53 runs to Maine Medical Center. missing juvenile, who was later 12-27 An offi cer met with a resident of the There were 16 patients treated by rescue accounted for. Mitchell Road area for a dog bite 11-29 South Portland resident, speed (39/30 zone), Shore Road, $119 personnel but not transported. 12-10 An offi cer met with a subject regarding complaint. an assault complaint. 12-1 Cape Elizabeth resident, violation of ACCIDENTS interim license, Mitchell Road, $370 12-11 Two offi cers responded to a residence in 12-1 Samuel Chipman, Owen Thoreck, the Scott Dyer Road area for an assault accident on Driftwood Lane ARRESTS check. 12-1 Emylee Goodine, accident on Sawyer 12-17 Cape Elizabeth resident, domestic Buckle up, 12-12 Two offi cers responded to a residence Road assault, Wilton Lane in the Shore Road area for a domestic don’t text, disturbance. 12-4 Timothy Baehr, Joan Kotz, accident on FIRE CALLS Meadowview Road 12-13 An offi cer met with a resident of the 12-1 Oakwood Road, electrical problem drive safely! Ocean House Road area in regard to 12-5 Deborah Allen, accident on Ocean a subject believed to be intoxicated House Road starting to operate a vehicle. 12-7 Donald Lafl amme, Chad Hutchins, 12-14 Two offi cers responded to a residence accident on Ocean House Road in the Ocean House Road area for a 12-15 Carl Bredenberg, accident on Fox Hill reported unattended death. Road 12-15 An offi cer met with a representative 12-15 Michael Herrick, Mariano Scandizzo, of the Middle School regarding an accident on Ocean House Road. abandoned gray mountain bike. 12-22 Shon Meyers, accident on Sawyer Road. 12-16 An offi cer responded to a residence in 12-29 Oliver Moon, accident on Charles E the Mitchell Road area for a well-being Jordan Road check. 12-29 Weiland Shang, Katherine Hall, accident 12-16 An offi cer met with a building caretaker on Cross Hill Road
Donate old cell phone, help global health, maybe win a prize
Anyone who has an old cell phone col- lecting dust is invited to bring it to Cape Elizabeth High School and recycle it with Mobile for Global Health. The drop box is located directly across from the main offi ce. dogs + beach The eff ort will not only help to bring health care to the most remote corners of the planet, but donors could also win a + great brunch + bloody marys gift card to Gorgeous Gelato or Scratch Bakery. Participants receive an entry for each + company + conversation = phone recycled. To participate in the raf- fl e, one must include his or her name and phone number or email on the index cards provided, and attach it to the phone with the elastics supplied. Winners will be announced March 1. To learn more about how these phones are recycled and the benefi ts they provide, visit the website at mobileforglobal.org or contact Christie Gillies or Julia Lennon at All are welcome. CEHS. 517 Ocean House Road • Cape Elizabeth, Maine • 207-799-0270 • rudysme.com Page 6 • The Cape Courier NEWS Jan. 18 - Feb. 7, 2017
free speech rights that limits regulations Council eyes bag-fee Local writers return Cape residents to based on a sign’s content. sing in Women in The council’s Ordinance Committee ordinance, ban on to Local Buzz wrote in a Dec. 2, 2016 memo that “if a polystyrene foam Harmony Concert code enforcement offi cer has to read a sign to determine how it is regulated, the On Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 from 4 to 5 Music may be the food of love, as Shake- regulation is probably not in compliance food containers p.m., Local Writers at The Local Buzz con- speare said, but what about music about (with the court decision).” tinues its monthly reading series featuring food? Could it be even better? Cape resi- The court decision, however does al- The Town Council on Dec. 12 referred Maine writers reading original fi ction, non- dents Jacqueline Clark, Lisa Derman, Sarah low “content neutral” regulations “relat- to committee a proposal to require retail- fi ction and poetry. The Local Buzz café and MacColl, and Cathy Register are excited to ing to sign size, location, lighting, fi xed ers to charge a fee for single-use carry- wine bar will host two local writers: novelist sing in Women in Harmony’s next concert, v. moving message, placement on public out bags, and a separate proposal to ban Richard Cass of Cape Elizabeth, and poet Common as Bread -- A Choral Concert or private property and location on com- the sale and use of polystyrene foam food Jeri Theriault of South Portland. About Food, on Jan. 20 and 21. The concert mercial or residential land” according to containers. Located at 327 Ocean House Road in will feature songs about food, including the memo. The proposals are based on ordinances Cape Elizabeth, The Local Buzz events are Chocolate, Chili Con Carne, and Java Jive, The ordinance rewrite eliminated con- in eff ect in Portland and South Portland, co-hosted by poets Marcia F. Brown and as well as pieces about gardening and sus- tent-based regulations and focused on re- where retailers are required to charge 5 Linda Aldrich. tainable practices. strictions relating to such factors as loca- cents for paper or plastic single-use bags. Richard Cass (Fiction) holds an M.A. in Women in Harmony, a 60-voice women’s tion, size and lighting. A goal of the Town Council is to con- Writing from the University of New Hamp- chorus, is partnering with the University of The rewrite also sought to make the or- sider banning all single-use plastic bags shire, where he studied with Thomas Wil- Maine’s Cooperative Extension Service for dinance more user-friendly, more up-to- in retail establishments. The referred pro- liams, Jr. He has published stories in Gray’s this concert to provide information about date to new technologies and clearer for posals, developed and recommended by Sporting Journal, Potomac Review, and sustainable practices and sources of locally enforcement decisions by town offi cials. the Recycling Committee, stop short of “Best Short Stories of the American West” grown food. In keeping with the theme of Accommodating existing signage as an outright ban but do include a fee for and won prizes for his fi ction from Redbook, food and hunger, members of Women in much as possible was also a consideration single-use bags. Playboy and the Pacifi c Northwest Writers Harmony have been making weekly deliv- of the rewrite. Councilors on Dec. 12 voted unani- Conference. eries to local food pantries. mously to refer the proposals to the ordi- Cass published a collection of short sto- Performances will be at Woodford’s “Complete Streets” policy adopt- nance subcommittee, but diff ered on how ries called “Gleam of Bone”, and his fi rst Congregational Church in Portland on Fri- ed as a guide they viewed the regulations as drafted. mystery novel, “Solo Act”, was published in day, Jan. 20, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. The “Complete Streets” policy adopted Councilor Sara Lennon, who had sug- January 2016. He lives and writes in Cape 21, at 4 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the by the council lays out an established set gested the council consider a ban, said she Elizabeth. door for $15 or in advance at Starbird Music, of guidelines for the development of safe was excited that the town is starting to Jeri Theriault’s fi rst full-length poetry Longfellow Books, Nonesuch Books, or on- and effi cient streets. talk about it. collection, “Radost, My Red”, was pub- line at wihmaine.org for $12. Concertgoers In the short-term, it’s adoption also “It’s been incredibly eff ective (in other lished by Moon Pie Press in July 2016. Her are asked to bring a nonperishable food item strengthens the town’s proposal for a communities) - you shop at Hannaford chapbook, “In the Museum of Surrender”, to be donated to a local food pantry. $300,000-$500,000 grant for sidewalk now and you notice 90 percent of the peo- won the 2013 Encircle Publications chap- In the spirit of sustainability, Cape construction in the town center. ple walk in with their reusable bags in- book contest. She has two previous chap- Elizabeth Community Service will provide The proposal is being made to the Port- stead of walking out with 15 plastic bags, books and has published in journals such as a bus to the concert on Saturday, leaving the land Area Comprehensive Transportation that just seems like such a win-win to me,” the Paterson Literary Review, Beloit Poetry Community Services lot at 3:15. Call Kathy System (PACTS) in partnership with Port- Lennon said. Journal, Rattle, and The Atlanta Review. Raftice at CECS for more information: 799- land and South Portland. Both of these However Jessica Sullivan, another Her work also appears in several antholo- 2868. communities have adopted similar Com- councilor, said she saw the requirements gies including “French Connections: An plete Streets policies. as “heavy-handed” for a town the size of Anthology of Poetry by Franco-Americans”, Ordinance rewrite Councilors expressed concern that Cape Elizabeth. “The Return of Kral Majales, Prague’s Inter- adopting the policy would tie the town’s “We have just a handful of retail es- national Literary Renaissance 1990-2010” regulates signs by hands when considering such things as tablishments, I’m not enthusiastic even and most recently “Heliotrope: French Heri- location rather than traffi c lights. Town Planner Maureen though I appreciate the environmental tage Women Create”. O’Meara assured them that the policies impact,” Sullivan said. A Fulbright recipient and Pushcart Prize content were guides only and not a binding set of Councilors Caitlin Jordan and Penny nominee, Jeri holds an MFA from Vermont requirements. Jordan, who are also leaders of the Cape College of Fine Arts. Her teaching career in- By Bob Dodd Farm Alliance, did not vote because the cluded six years as the English department ordinance would aff ect farm stands. The chair at the International School of Prague. The Town Council made quick work fi ve other councilors voted to support She lives in South Portland and is married CECS is accepting of adopting a rewrite of Cape Elizabeth’s their recusal. to the composer, Philip Carlsen. ordinance regulating signage; and also a registrations for both The bag fee would apply to retail stores The event is free and open to the pub- “Complete Streets” policy to guide future where at least 2 percent of revenue comes lic. Audience members may enjoy The Lo- roadway designs. boys and girls Youth from food sales. The polystyrene foam or- cal Buzz menu of teas and coff ees, wine or Both actions came in a 30-minute Jan. dinance would apply to all vendors includ- cocktails and locally sourced food during Travel Lacrosse Teams 9 meeting. ing the town and the School Department. the readings. More information at: www. Both votes were preceded by public The draft ordinances are on the agenda localbuzzcafe.com. hearings that attracted no additional pub- Cape Youth Lacrosse is looking for play- for the ordinance committee’s meeting on lic input. ers of all experience levels in grades 3-6 for Jan. 17. Much of the discussion on the sign or- both the Boys and Girls programs. This dinance rewrite took place at the Decem- programs will welcome 2nd graders who ber Town Council meeting. have completed one year of Saturday Youth The sign ordinance rewrite was listed Lacrosse program. Both Boys and Girls as a 2016 goal. teams of equally balanced skill levels are In rewriting signage regulations, the off ered at the following levels, Grades 3-4, council sought to bring them in line with and Grade 5-6. Early sign-up is advised a 2015 Supreme Court decision protecting as this program fi lls quickly. Registration deadline and a mandatory parent meeting is March 7th. Please contact Cape Elizabeth Community Service for additional details and to register. Jan. 18 - Feb. 7, 2017 NEWS The Cape Courier • Page 7
how school will be structured on early- Vote completes Draft 2017-18 school release days at individual schools. Mike Sen. Millett named calendar includes Tracy, principal at the Middle School, said funding of preschool all periods for grade 5-8 will likely meet Honorary Chair of playground early-release days for for a shorter time on those days; High the Maine Senior all students for staff School Principal Jeff Shedd said his staff improvements was still discussing options. Games development Board members generally favored the The preschool playground on the draft as a reasonable balance between Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Eliza- Cape Elizabeth High School campus teachers’ time with the students and time School offi cials are considering short- beth, has been named a co-chair of the will get an upgrade following a Dec. 12, for preparation and professional develop- ening the school day twice a month next Maine Senior Games for the third year. 2016 vote by the Town Council. ment. year for all students to allow teachers to “It is an honor to serve again as an Councilors voted unanimously to ap- “These don’t sound like huge changes, meet for professional development. Honorary Chair of the Maine Senior propriate $25,000 from undesignated but they’re big changes to build traditions The draft 2017-18 school calendar, Games,” said Sen. Millett. “These funds to complete funding for antici- of giving teachers time to do the work presented to the School Board for a fi rst events are always fun and I’m continu- pated playground upgrades. In July, the that they need to do - that they are told reading on Jan. 10, 2017, includes 17 days ally awed by the work the staff and vol- council agreed to carry $50,000 forward from the state and the government that when students in all schools would be dis- unteers do to keep our seniors healthy from the 2015-16 budget to fund new they have to do - as well as the work they missed approximately one hour early. The and active.” equipment for the preschool playground. want to do to improve their practice,” said days are scheduled for the fi rst and third The Maine Senior Games provides At the time the scope of needed work board Chair Elizabeth Scifres. Wednesdays of each month, except for athletic events and wellness opportu- was unclear, said Town Manager Mi- Board member John Voltz said he February and April, months that include nities to improve the health and fit- chael McGovern. “The playground there thinks the staff development time will ul- the traditional Presidents Day and Patri- ness of people 45 and over. This is the has been falling apart, day by day, year timately help improve and unify instruc- ots Day weeklong vacations. 31st year the Southern Maine Agency by year, month by month,” McGovern tion. “It’s not happening currently to the Teachers would meet for two hours af- on Aging has hosted the Maine Senior said of the 25-year-old facility, con- level it needs to,” he said. ter students leave school on the early re- Games. Anyone interested in competing structed to serve kindergartners when The draft calendar sets a post-Labor lease days. or volunteering should visit http://www. classes were moved to the High School Day start for students of Sept. 5, 2017; and The calendar was drafted over three smaaa.org/msg.html for more informa- campus in 1992. Kindergarten moved a fi nal day of school June 11, 2018. months by a committee made up of School tion. back to Pond Cove School in 2005, but Board members, parents, teachers and ad- Vacation weeks are Dec. 25-Jan. 1; Feb. the playground has continued to serve ministrators, said Interim Superintendent 19-23; and April 13-20. Thanksgiving Community Services preschoolers, as Howard Colter. The draft schedule meets break is Nov. 22-24. well as children younger than 5 from all requirements for schools sending students over town. to Portland Arts and Technology High Patty Grennon, a member of the School, the regional vocational school. council, said she supported the expen- Election Day, Nov. 7, is slated as a diture, especially since bids for a Com- teacher day in line with recent eff orts to munity Services senior minibus came in alleviate parking at the poll at the high $8,000 under budget. “So it’s really just school. It is also earmarked for parent- the total of $17,000, and it is for funding teacher conferences, which have tradi- for the use of the community at large, tionally been scheduled for the last week and so I’m for this,” Grennon said. in October. Plans have not been developed to ac- Some decisions are yet to be made. complish the work, which is hoped to During their fi rst reading Jan. 10, bid out over the winter, McGovern said. School Board members suggested elimi- The total estimated cost of $75,000 in- nating one of the Wednesday early releas- cludes planning and design. es in November, a month rife with days In a related matter, the council also off for Thanksgiving, Veterans Day and voted to absorb the Community Servic- Election Day. A one-hour early release es special fund deficit of $32,485 into has also been scheduled Nov. 6 for confer- the general fund. Prior to Community ences. Services becoming a town department Spring conferences at Pond Cove and this year, the special fund represented the Middle School are not part of the cal- a “hybrid” fund of the town and School endar, but may be held on one of February Department, McGovern said. Commu- or March’s early release days. nity Services funding for 2016-17 is part One board member, Barbara Powers, of the town budget. asked administrators to report next month
!# * ! & . &-% *&
"' +/' "" !!! "/, ," $ +/' "" +/( "" Upcoming Events A special February 14 Make your reservations early for Wine dinner a romantic Valentine's dinner February 21 by the Sea J. Lohr Winery dinner with Anything Goes offers a multitude Tuesday, January 31 Chef Chadwick's special menu of property management Executive Chef Andrew Chadwick’s presents a services for Greater Portland 3-course dinner with pairings from Winderlea Winery residents and businesses. $70. person, reservations required 5:30pm introduction ~ 6pm first course served Contact us for more details! Sample menu items: Reservations Braised Octopus available at Salmon Confit 207.799.3134 or Allow us to assist with all of your property management needs! Porchetta InnbytheSea.com At Inn by the Sea Chocolate & Olive Oil Cake
40 Bowery Beach Road | Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 | InnbytheSea.com 207-799-2702 www.ag207.com Page 8 • The Cape Courier ART Jan. 18 - Feb. 7, 2017
Cape painter and sculptor wishes for less Kohan recipient of Sundance/Roger Ebert hype around art fellowship for f lm criticism
By Kevin St. Jarre By Kevin St. Jarre Edward Materson is a Cape Elizabeth sculptor and painter who is curently focus- ing on terracotta sculptures. He describes his style as contemporary realism, and says the art world has changed over the years through expanded sub- ject matter, and quality and dedication to classical art. Of the infl uence of the business of art on his creative work, Materson said, “Art as a business is always a negative infl uence for me. Although I have made my living with it all my life.” He identifi es Daniel Chester French, John Singer Sargent and Rockwell Kent as infl uences on his art. His favorite place to see the art of other artists in his fi eld is “in someone’s home.” Materson fi nds inspiration for his work “on my bicycle rides to Prouts Neck and Hig- gins Beach. Have been inspired by people on the beach and surfers.” Contributed photo If he could wave a magic wand, he said Sasha Kohan, selected for a fi lm criticism fellowship, has also launched a magazine as a he would want, “Less art hype.” Contributed photo platform for the voices of her generation. When asked about the fi rst time he ever Edward Materson is a Cape Elizabeth sculp- Sasha Kohan, Cape Elizabeth High “The Ebert Fellows will be tasked with earned money through his art, he said, “I tor and painter who is curently focusing on School alumna and the daughter of residents not only writing about fi lms in general, but painted a mural in a luncheonette.” terracotta sculptures. He says sometimes Tom and Aimee Kohan, has been selected observing and writing about how fi lms fos- He said that there is “too much interest there is too much interest in trying to be as one of three recipients of a competitive ter empathy, kindness or compassion. And in trying to be diff erent. You either are or diff erent. you are not.” fellowship. this year I am adding a fourth value, ‘for- Given a chance, he would choose to work Chazz Ebert, the widow of acclaimed giveness.’ Like last year’s class, this one is in Barcelona. More of Materson’s work can fi lm critic Roger Ebert, recently an- accomplished in writing, observation and be seen at http://edwardmaterson.com nounced, “I am pleased to announce the a particular astuteness about how they can recipients of the fourth annual Sundance/ make a diff erence in the world through their Roger Ebert Fellowship for Film Criticism, art. Movies serve many purposes, but one a workshop that brings together aspir- of the civilizing aspects of fi lm is that of ing fi lm writers and critics for mentorship empathizing with, rather than otherizing, jointly by the Sundance Film Festival and diff erent cultures, races, religions, genders, RogerEbert.com. persons of diff ering physical abilities, and “They are Emma Piper-Burket, who is socio-economic classes.” currently based between New York and Or- Sasha K. Kohan earned her Bachelor of egon, Walker King from Portland, Oregon, Arts at Clark University in Worcester, Mas- and Sasha K. Kohan from Cape Elizabeth, sachusetts, graduating magna cum laude in Maine. English and Screen Studies this past May. “This year’s selection was one of the She won the Virginia Vaughn Prize for most competitive. They were chosen from Most Outstanding Honors Thesis for her a fi eld of almost 300 applicants. And those piece, “Betty, Sally, and Existential Wom- applications were winnowed down by our anhood in ‘Mad Men,’” which she presented board of review to a list of fi nalists, each of at Mad Men: The Conference at MTSU in whom would have been a perfect fi t for the May. Kohan currently serves as a writ- program. So in addition to congratulating ing internship/contributing editor at The Emma, Sasha and Walker, I want to thank Worcester Journal. all who applied for the fellowship. “I am an explorer of intellect and art, but nothing I’ve discovered yet compares to the simultaneously intimate and otherworldly task of sitting down to watch a movie, and Wishing you a happy, healthy, prosperous 2017 then sitting down to write about it,” wrote Kohan in her application. “Writing about movies reminds me that I love what I love with an inexhaustible aff ection, an infi nite admiration for the stories and characters who linger in my mind and bring me clos- er to knowing myself by virtue of trying, through writing, to know them.” When Sundance Institute president and founder, Robert Redford, announced the formation of this fellowship three months after Roger’s passing in 2013, he said: “Roger Ebert’s blessing on the Sundance experiment in its earliest days made all the diff erence in the world. His eloquence at cutting to the heart of what we were trying to do helped to interpret for others what I often could not fi nd the words to say. I will always be grateful to him for that and for so much more.” “Now Piper-Burket, King and Kohan will be among those tasked with interpreting for us the latest discoveries and cinematic
See KOHAN on page 14 Jan. 18 - Feb. 7, 2017 NATURE The Cape Courier • Page 9
Photos by Martha Agan Seaweed, perhaps bladderwrack, provides a bit of green on a cold winter day on the rocks. Surfers and paddleboarders braved the cold to get out in some impressive surf last week. A Gels made from seaweed such as this have been recently studied for their benefi cial local surfer, who asked for help with the cuff of his suit before running off to the waves, ad- properties in helping skin retain its elasticity and collagen. mitted he cold only stand the temperatures for perhaps 45 minutes but was in such a hurry to get out there, he neglected to share his name. Below: Clams were surfi ng long before humans, come ashore, and don’t require a dry suit.
Do you have photos of you, family and friends out enjoying nature? Send them in with the names of the people, the location and the date. We’ll consider them for our Nature page. Page 10 • The Cape Courier LIBRARY Jan. 18 - Feb. 7, 2017
Glimpses of Iran, mental health, bird migration, groundhogs, and a project to honor the fallen featured this month at Thomas Memorial Library Parivash Rohani to speak on about the book, they hope readers will ben- and across the world carrying these tribute formation about the Summit Project can be “Glimpses of Iran” efi t from their struggles and to be inspired stones in their packs, making the Summit found on the library’s website. The Honor Humanitarian Parivash Rohani will and encouraged to embark on their own Project a living memorial. A selection of the Case can be viewed on the upper fl oor of share her story of growing up in Iran until journey of self-discovery. The program will stones travel the state in a special display the library near the fi replace. take place on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m. known as “The Honor Case,” which the li- she was sent to India by her family at 18 to Groundhog Day! Expert to speak escape the systematic persecution of the re- in the library’s Community Room. brary will host from mid-January through mid-March. In addition, the library has or- about groundhogs ligious minority Baha’i faith. Rohani will Learn about “Birds: Earth’s discuss how the Iran of today diff ers from ganized several events in conjunction with The February date for the library’s popu- the Iran of her childhood including broad Greatest Migrants” the project. Dave Cote, founder of the Sum- lar monthly Maine Wildlife Lecture Series human rights issues, along with the ongo- Perhaps the greatest of earth’s migrators mit Project, will speak at the library about happens to fall on Groundhog Day, so what ing persecution of the Baha’i faith. Parivash aren’t humans, but birds. Moving with the this living memorial and how it came to be, could be more fi tting than a talk on ground- Rohani lives in Auburn, Maine, with her seasons, millions of birds take fl ight seeking on Saturday, January 28 at 2:30 p.m. The hogs? Christine Maher, professor of biology husband, fellow Iranian native Nassar Ro- the ideal habitat and climate to raise their library is organizing a hike with stones in at USM, began working with groundhogs hani, and their four children. She is heavily young, feed, or spend the winter. Noah Per- the case on the following Saturday, Feb. 4 (aka woodchucks) in 1998. Woodchucks involved in the world wide campaign “Ed- lut, Associate Professor of Environmental at 1 p.m.. are animals whose relatives, other types of ucation is not a crime.” The talk will take Studies at the University of New England, Volunteers who would like to carry a marmots, are much more social than they place on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 6:30 p.m. in will speak about these amazing journeys stone, or simply accompany the group on the are, and they present opportunities for the the library’s Community Room. and his academic work studying them. hike, will begin at the library and walk on evolution of social behavior in mammals, The program is sponsored by the Cam- The talk will take place on Tuesday, the Shore Road path to Fort Williams, and which has been the focus of Maher’s re- den Conference, in cooperation with the Jan. 31 at 6:30 p.m. in the library’s Commu- back. If you are interested in participating search. She will discuss woodchucks, their World Aff airs Council. nity Room. This program is another library in the hike, please sign up on the library’s behavior, and role in Maine’s ecosystem, on event sponsored by the Camden Conference, website, or sign up at the talk by Dave Cote Thursday, Feb. 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the library’s Meterologist Kevin Mannix to in cooperation with the World Aff airs Coun- on Jan. 28. Complete details and more in- Community Room. speak about his book cil. “Weathering Shame,” a personal journey Library to host “The Honor Case” of shame and stigma, is an autobiography Library to Host Book Launch Party, and penned by husband and wife Kevin Man- as part of the Summit Project hon- nix and Linda Rota. They will speak at oring fallen soldiers Donation Drive for Homeless Shelters the library to share their individual experi- The Summit Project is a living memorial ences from their childhood and adult lives that has changed the way Maine pays tribute that brought them to living with shame and to our post 9/11 fallen heroes. The mission stigma, the type of shame that is deeply of The Summit Project is to honor the state’s internalized, that can cause long-term un- newest war casualties and the faithful spirit happiness, discomfort, confusion, and even of all Mainers. The surviving families of emotional paralysis. Maine’s fallen heroes have unearthed and Mannix is recognized as one of Port- donated a special stone that represents their land’s best-known weathermen. Rota, a loved one. The stones have been engraved social worker, has played a crucial role in with the names of those fallen soldiers. encouraging him to share his personal story Since Memorial Day 2013, volunteers have with audiences. By writing and talking hiked up and down mountains in Maine
Award-winning Maine author book, “Still a Family,” in an event at the Brenda Reeves Sturgis will be celebrat- library on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 10:30 a.m. ing the publication of her new picture Reeves will share her book, about a home- less family who, despite the fact that they live in two separate shelters, are still a family. In conjunction with the event, the library is collecting donations of goods for the City of Portland Family Shelter, and the Preble Street organizations, including Florence House, the Teen Center and Pre- ble Street Resource Center. This special story time event will feature crafts, and gingerbread family cookies donated by The Cookie Jar. Rep- resentatives from the shelters will be on hand to provide more information about the work they do and ways people can help make a diff erence. Information about the event, and the kinds of donations be- ing sought, can be found on the library’s website. More information on the au- thor can be found at her website at: http://www.brendareevessturgis.com, including her other titles such as “The Lake Where Loon Lives,” “10 Turkeys in the Road” and “Touch Down!”
Vist your library! Jan. 18 - Feb. 7, 2017 NEWS The Cape Courier • Page 11 Cape Elizabeth Lions Club announces Short-term safety, maintenance projects fundraising campaign to repair historic approved for Fort Williams Park building With the amphitheater project at Fort (or main entrance end). It is proposed to Williams Park on hold, the Town Council replace it with a similar type of material. In honor of their 2017 application to A GoFundMe web site has been estab- on Dec. 12, 2016 approved four other proj- have their clubhouse listed in the National lished for the convenience of donors at: ects in the park, recommended to improve Wheatley Road Guardrail - Registry of Historic Places, and as their www.gofundme.com/building-capital-campaign safety and maintain the park. $8,500 Centennial Community Legacy Project and donations to the “Bowery Beach School Councilors approved total expenditures There is a signifi cant drop-off for about during Lions International’s Centennial Building Maintenance Trust” can also be of $84,500 from the park’s capital fund to 230’ on the northerly side of Wheatley Celebration, the Cape Elizabeth Lions Club sent by mail to the Cape Elizabeth Lions replace guardrails along the park entrance Road, or the road that leads up to the announces the Cape Elizabeth Lions Club Club, PO Box 6302, Cape Elizabeth, ME road; replace fencing around the park pe- overfl ow parking area by the former fi re Building Repair and Maintenance Capital 04107. rimeter; and to install new guardrails and station. With the opening of Children’s Campaign for the Bowery Beach School remove a crumbling sidewalk near the Garden, we are now encouraging Garden Building Maintenance Trust 501(c)3. parking area between the parade ground visitors to park in the overfl ow area, which The clubhouse is believed to have been User fees to fund ballfi eld and the Children’s Garden. has increased the amount of vehicles now built in 1849 as a one-room schoolhouse “With the opening of Children’s Gar- transiting the roadway. A wooden guard- and is the only existing schoolhouse in Cape f nal phase of sewer den, we are now encouraging Garden visi- rail (similar to that along the entrance Elizabeth still in its original location. overf ow reduction tors to park in the overfl ow area, which road) is proposed to be installed to pro- has increased the amount of vehicles now vide a safety barrier. Fundraising goal - $25,000 over 18 plan transiting the roadway,” said Mark Rus- Replacement of Perimeter Fenc- Months sell, chair of the Fort Williams Park Com- The Cape Elizabeth Lions Club was char- mittee, in a memo to the council. ing - $35,000 Sewer-user fees will be used to wrap up Much of the wire fabric perimeter fenc- tered in 1949. As one of over 46,000 local The wooden guardrails, similar to the fi nal stages of a plan to contain sewer ing along Shore Road has been replaced clubs and more than 1.4 million members those proposed for replacement along the overfl ow from the Ottawa Road pump sta- with a fabricated aluminum fence. It is in over 200 countries around the world, the park entrance, will provide a barrier be- tion. more aesthetically pleasing and has en- club members work all year long to raise tween cars and the “signifi cant dropoff ” The Town Council on Dec. 12, 2016 au- hanced the Park’s appearance, especially funds for the community and other local on the right side of the road heading up to thorized $320,000 to be used from the sew- at the main entrance. It is proposed to charity organizations. the parking area. An old sidewalk next to er fund to connect sump pumps and other continue the replacement from the current Among the support the club has provided the parking area is slated to be replaced drainage from individual homes to a new terminus just north of the main entrance over the years are three defi brillators for with grass to improve pedestrian safety. drainage system installed in northern Cape to the rear of the Surf Road properties. the schools, $5,000 for the WET team boat, The captial fund has $355,982 as of neighborhoods off of Cottage and Shore The funds proposed would also include Judy’s Produce Pantry, the Salvation Army, June 30 and is expected to reach $500,000 roads the past two summers. replacing the two gates at the Chapel Bruce Roberts Santa Claus Fund, Project by the end of next June, Russell’s memo The connections will complete the fi nal Road entrance. Graduation, Ronald McDonald House, Cen- says. phase of a fi ve-year plan to reduce over- ter for Grieving Children, Lori’s Kids, an- Work is expected to begin on the ap- fl ow from the pump station to the Atlantic Overf ow Parking Area (Near nual scholarships to CEHS seniors - two proved projects this spring. Ocean during heavy rains. Rain water fi nd- former Fire Station) Sidewalk $500 scholarships each year for the last 30 Next month, the committee will take a to 35 years, and many others. ing its way into the sewer system has over- Removal - $20,000 longer-range look at capital projects, in- There is an existing sidewalk along the The clubhouse represents the center of whelmed the station and caused raw sewage cluding the future of the former bleacher southwest edge of the Overfl ow Parking all their activities. It is diffi cult to imagine a to overfl ow into Danforth Cove. area surrounding the parade ground ball- area. It borders the location of the former Cape Elizabeth Lions club without it. The mitigation plan - developed by the fi eld, where the amphitheater had been bleachers and extends past the Children’s Lions International defi nes Centennial Portland Water District, the city of South proposed, said Public Works Director Garden. The walk was originally made of Legacy Projects as visible gifts to their com- Portland and the town of Cape Elizabeth - Robert Malley. concrete but was paved over several years munity that commemorate their Centennial seeks to keep rain and ground water sepa- Here is a summary of approved proj- ago. The pavement is in poor condition and create a lasting legacy of their service rate from the sewer system. At homes with ects as outlined in Russell’s memo: and there are several trip hazards along contributions. They believe the clubhouse sump pumps, roof drains and other drains the surface. It was also recently identifi ed and all it stands for meets the standard. illegally connected to the sewer, stubs have Powers Road Guardrail Re- as being a safety issue by a Loss Control The Lions are hoping that the citizens of been installed by the town to enable connec- placement – $21,000 Consultant from the MMA Risk Pool. At Cape Elizabeth will show their continued tion to the new drainage system. The wooden guardrail along the en- this time, it is proposed to remove the support for this campaign. The town has That, said Public Works Director Robert trance road is starting to succumb to the walk and restore the disturbed area with generously supported a number of major Malley, was the easy part. “The tough part elements. Several of the posts and rails loam and seed. The Committee would fundraising campaigns in the recent past, now is getting those connections made at are showing signs of rot. A majority of the then undertake a comprehensive study including the Thomas Memorial Library the street line or at the property line from guardrail was installed in 1998, followed of pedestrian needs and walkways in the capital campaign, which raised $640,000 homes, getting the sump pumps piped into by a 100’ extension 2011 on the westerly park. from residents and private donors, the new this network of pipes that we’ve put in,” turf athletic fi eld which met their goal of Malley told town councilors on Dec. 12. collecting $650,000 in pledges for the fi rst Cost for individual connections run from phase of construction, $104,000 in dona- $1,000 to $17,000-$20,000 Malley said. tions raised by the local group Safe Access Some communities require homeowners Check out for Everyone for the pedestrian pathway to fully or partially fund such connections, along Shore Road, the Cape Elizabeth Land but in this case the town plans to subsidize The Cape Courier Trust, etc. them with sewer-user fees. “We thought, For listing on the plaque to be perma- ‘what’s the best way to do this to meet our on Facebook nently and prominently displayed in the obligations with the plan?’,” Malley told at Lions clubhouse, the club has set these indi- councilors. “We felt that the sewer fund bal- vidual donation targets: ance was healthy and that the funds from www.facebook.com/capecourier •Community Leadership Level - $2,500 the sewer fund would pay for these connec- •Gold Level Benefactor -$1,000 tions.” •Silver Level Benefactor - $500 The sewer fund balance was $1,654,969 •Bronze Level Benefactor - $250 •Honorary Cape Elizabeth Lions Club See FEES on page 14 Member - $100
Old Port Insurance Auto • Home • Commercial • Life Boats • RV’s • Motorcycles • and more! Matt Vaillancourt 85 E Street • South Portland, ME 04106 [email protected] • www.oldportins.com • (207) 730-1099 Page 12 • The Cape Courier EVENTS Jan. 18 - Feb. 7, 2017
CAPE CALENDAR By Wendy Derzawiec CELT off ers snowshoeing, animal tracking Snow Shoe Outing in Robinson Good Night, Cape Elizabeth: Wednesday, January 18 Woods Winter Join Cape Elizabeth Land Trust Execu- Children ages 2-6 (with an adult) are School Board Superintendent Search Advisory Planning Board Workshop, 7 p.m., William H. Screening Committee, 6-9 p.m., William H. Jordan Conference Room, Town Hall tive Director, Cindy Krum and long-time invited to the CELT offi ce to enjoy a bed- CELT supporter, Tony Owens for a two- time hour about winter animals in Maine, Jordan Conference Room, Town Hall Ongoing each week Community Services Committee, 6:30-8 p.m., hour snowshoe adventure through the snow our “cold-weather friends”. Join Children’s Al-Anon, Regular meeting 7 p.m. Thursdays, Cape Elizabeth Community Center laden trail network of Robinson Woods. Librarian, Rachel Davis, and CELT volun- at United Methodist Church, 280 Ocean This program is designed for winter out- teer, Jill Darling for stories, a craft, and a Thursday, January 19 House Road. Regular meeting 7 p.m. Fridays at St. Alban’s Church. door enthusiasts, and will explore the fi elds, brief visit outdoors to see what animal signs Thomas Memorial Library Committee, 6:30 woods and wetlands to gain a unique win- we might fi nd in winter. Come in your paja- p.m., Thomas Memorial Library Alcoholics Anonymous, 2 p.m. Saturdays, First Congregational Church, 301 Cottage ter perspective of this wonderful proper- mas, and bring a snack. Parents/Guardians Fort Williams Park Committee, 7 p.m., Public ty. Please bring own equipment and dress must be present. Works Road, South Portland; 7 p.m. Wednesdays, St. Bartholomew Church; 7 p.m. Fridays, St. accordingly for weather. Outing is subject to Thursday, Feb. 9, 6 to 7:00pm Tuesday, January 24 Alban’s Church. acceptable weather conditions. Program # 73-353 School Board Finance Committee and Budget Cape Elizabeth Historical Preservation Jan. 21 2 to 4 p.m. CELT offi ce: 330 Ocean House Road, Workshop, 6:30 p.m., High School Library Society, 9 a.m.–noon Thursdays, Public Program # 73-161 Cape Elizabeth and Learning Commons Safety Building Meet at the Robinson Woods kiosk on $6/parent & 1 child. Each additional Board of Zoning Appeals, 7 p.m., Town Hall Cape Elizabeth Lions Club, 6:29 p.m., fi rst Shore Rd. child $3. chamber and third Tuesdays at the Bowery Beach $6 per person Schoolhouse (except July and August), Two February Full Moon Viewing Monday, February 6 Lights Road Animal Tracking for Families Dress in your warmest winter clothes Town Council Workshop, 7 p.m., William H. Cape Farm Alliance, third Wednesday, 7 p.m., Join Cape Elizabeth Land Trust and join CELT on Trundy Point beach to Jordan Conference Room, Town Hall Community Center Education Coordinator Linden Rayton at the check out the February full moon. We will Tuesday, February 7 South Portland/Cape Elizabeth Rotary Club, Great Pond Fenway Rd. trailhead to learn have a telescope and the guidance of astron- each Wednesday at 6:15 p.m. Purpoodock School Board Policy Committee, 6:30-7:30 common winter animal tracks and practice omer and educator Kerry Kertes to help us Country Club, Spurwink Avenue. 767-7388. p.m., Town Hall Lower Level Conference tracking. explore the moon and the night sky. Warm Room Participants will receive a hand-held track up and socialize next to our beach bonfi re guide that they will then use to identify and (weather permitting). Because this is cloud- follow various tracks along the trail. Warm, dependent, we may choose to use the back- CABLE GUIDE CHANNEL dry clothing and footwear are a must. Chil- up date instead. 3 dren attending should be at least 6 years old, Friday, February 10 with Saturday, Feb- .Cape Elizabeth Church of the Nazarene Board of Zoning Appeals (live) and accompanied by an adult. Outing is sub- ruary 11 as back-up Jan. 21, 22, 28, 29, Feb. 4 & 5 - 9 a.m. Jan. 24 - 7 pm ject to acceptable weather conditions. 7 to 8:30pm Zoning Board replay Planning Board replay Feb. 4, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Program # 73-162 Jan. 18 & 19 - 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Jan. 25 & 26 - 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Jan. 28 - 10:30 a.m. Program # 73-352 Meet at Trundy Point Beach, parking on- Jan. 21 - 10:30 a.m.. Meet at the end of Fenway Rd. street $6/parent & 1 child. Each additional child $6/per person $3. Please register for the above programs through Cape Elizabeth Community Ser- vices. http://www.capecommunityservices. org/
Photos by Martha Again
Hard at work, covering the strawberry fi eld with straw near the Inn by the Sea.
Attention Readers:
A Display Ad Like This One... ( one column x 4” tall) will cost your business, group or organization only $42. For non- or not-for- profi t businesses, we offer an additional 10% discount.
Please email [email protected] for additional information.
Inquire about discounts for regular ad placement. Jan. 18 - Feb. 7, 2017 SCHOOL/SERVICES The Cape Courier • Page 13
Cape Elizabeth Robotics Teams raising SERVICES funds to travel to compete Cape Elizabeth Church First Baptist Church of South Portland of the Nazarene 879 Sawyer St., South Portland 499 Ocean House Road (Route 77) 799-4565 799-3692 www.spfbc.com www.capenazarene.org Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages: 9:30 a.m. Awana Clubs (Grades 3-8): Tuesday, Sunday Worship Celebration: 10:45 a.m. 6:20 p.m. Services streamed live or on demand: watch.capenazarene.org Promised Land World Reach Center 536 Cottage Road, South Portland Cape Elizabeth 799-3152 United Methodist Church Sunday Prayer & Intercession: 9:30 a.m. 280 Ocean House Road Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. 799-8396 Family Bible Studies: Wednesday, 7 p.m. www.ceumc.org Sermon recordings available to download Chapel Service: 8 a.m. Sanctuary Service: 10 a.m. Saint Alban’s Episcopal Church Child care & Sunday School: 10 a.m. 885 Shore Road Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m. 799-4014 www.stalbansmaine.org The Church of Jesus Christ Sundays: 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. of Latter-day Saints Celtic Service: Sunday, 5:30 p.m. 29 Ocean House Road Nursery: Sundays, 9:30 a.m. 767-5000 Sacrament Meeting: Saint Bartholomew Roman Catholic Church Contributed photo Sunday, 9-10:10 a.m. Sunday School: 10:15-11 a.m. 8 Two Lights Road Primary: 10:15 a.m.-noon 799-5528 www.saintbarts.com Team 56E: Madi McCarthy, Joe Jacobson, Joey Labrie; 56D: Cully Richard and Mac Bruck- Relief Society, Priesthood: 11 a.m.-noon Sunday Mass: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. er (not pictured); Team 56C: Caleb Weinstein-Zenner, Matt Yim, Nate Labrie and Ryan Col- Monday & Tuesday Masses: 8 a.m. lins (not pictured). The Church of the Second Chance Greater Portland Christian School 1338 Broadway, South Portland First Congregational Church By Samantha Labrie 641-3253 United Church of Christ Sunday: 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 301 Cottage Road, South Portland 799-3361 The Cape Elizabeth Robotics Teams (eat-in restaurant or take-out) will be do- www.fccucc.org continues to win awards and tourna- nated to Cape Robotics. Congregation Bet Ha’am 81 Westbrook St., South Portland Worship: 8:30 a.m. ments in Maine. High School Team 56C A GoFundMe account at Sunday School: 10 a.m. and Middle School Team 56E have al- 879-0028 www.gofundme.com/caperobotics2017 www.bethaam.org Preschool Child Care: 10 a.m. ready qualified for the Create US Open has also been set up as an easy way to Worship: Friday, 7:30 p.m. Robotics Championship in Iowa. support the Robotics Team. Saturday, 10 a.m. As a Club, they are beginning to fun- The public is also invited to vis- Family Shabbat Services: draise to send these seven students to it the new student run website at: Second Friday, 6:30 p.m. Iowa or, if the teams qualify, to the VEX http://capersrobotics.wixsite.com/caperobotics Worlds Tournament in Kentucky. where those interested can stay up to Both events are a fantastic opportu- date with the teams and see video of the nity for students to compete in a more robots on YouTube. competitive field of robots and to pro- The “Donations” page provides ad- mote Cape Elizabeth schools. ditional copies of the tickets and infor- The first fundraising event is at mation about the ongoing fundraising Buffalo Wild Wings on Jan. 23 from 6 efforts. to 9 p.m.. The Cape Elizabeth Robotics Team is Bring the ticket (at right) and a per- grateful for the continued support from centage of the food purchase amount the community.
Team Patrons who bring the invitation ticket to Buff alo Wild Wings on Jan. 23 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. will have a percentage of their food bill donated to the Cape Robotics Teams. Page 14 • The Cape Courier CONTINUED/NEWS Jan. 18 - Feb. 7, 2017
of media that will not continue the damage Kohan done by what we’ve seen on TV and online Cape resident New postcrossing Continued from page 8______in the last year; to practice writing that is not nominated by LePage exclusive or condescending, not destructive display up at epiphanies at Redford’s great festival, and I or aggressive, but plain and simple expres- to District Court Thomas Memorial frankly can’t wait to go on this journey with sion of thoughts that help you make sense of bench them.” , said Chazz Ebert. this and may help others.” Library Not stopping there, Kohan is the founder Those interested in taking a look at the By Lila Gaudrault and editor-in-chief of “Germinal,” a new website can go to germinalmag.org, and Gov. Paul LePage nominated longtime politically-geared online magazine for those wishing to learn more about its found- Portland lawyer Michael Duddy of Cape The new postcrossing display at young writers and artists. er and editor, Kohan, may go to her website Elizabeth to the District Court bench. Thomas Memorial Library is giving Cape The project has been developing since at www.sashakohan.com. Duddy is a lawyer with Kelly, Remmel Elizabeth residents the chance to connect the November 2016 election with the help of & Zimmerman. He has represented health with others around the world. Portland artist and “Germinal” art director care organizations in dealing with compli- But what exactly is Postcrossing? Ra- Alyssa Freitas. The fi rst issue is planned for Board ance and risk management issues, the re- chel Davis, assistant director and children’s launch in February 2017. lease said. librarian said, “Postcrossing is a free web- According to the magazine website, “In Continued from page 4______Duddy, who has been in private practice site and non-profi t organization that makes the aftermath of this election, many of us Cape Elizabeth Education Foundation in Maine since 1993, also is familiar with it possible for people to receive real, hand- are feeling hurt, confused, and fearful for (CEEF) grants approved this fall included immigration, employment and labor law written postcards from other people all the state of the U.S. and the future. Today’s one for $1969 for the creation of a musi- and business and corporate law. around the world.” youth are far from immune to this pain or cal production studio for the high school He is also Cape Elizabeth’s tree war- However postcrossing isn’t a pen pal ignorant of the work ahead, and millennials and the second grant was for the middle den. As such, Duddy is responsible for the service. “Instead,” Davis says, “When you might be feeling this with a particular force school for $3000 for the Festival of Curi- care and maintenance of trees on town and receive a postcard, you register it on your knowing that our generation will be held re- osity which is a hands on engineering and school property, including Fort Williams postcrossing account, and your address sponsible for cleaning this mess up in a few science event. Park. is sent to another member on the site who short years. It may seem overwhelming or The Festival of Curiosity occurred in In 2014, Mike Duddy was named the out- wants to send a postcard.” impossible to know where to start right now, the evening in the past and will now occur standing citizen of the year in Cape Eliza- The program was set up at the library but a publication like this aims to provide a during the day on Friday, June 2. beth, receiving the Ralph Gould Award for so that residents could “connect with one an- foundation of unity among our community Outstanding Citizenship. other, and create a sense of global communi- of children, teenagers, and young adults Duddy was instrumental in helping to ty. There is something very diff erent about who all hold the same values and goals of draft the 2001 Greenbelt Plan, which aimed receiving a handwritten, physical postcard equality and justice among everyone with Fees to expand and improve the network of walk- from sending an email or participating in whom we share this country. We may not Continued from page 11______ing trails throughout the town. social media. There is a real, tangible con- all be writers, or experts in political science During Duddy’s time on the conserva- nection to people through postcrossing that or economics, but we all live in this world on June 30. In a memo to the council, Town tion commission, he also helped draft man- helps to counteract some of the negativity and thus are MORE than qualifi ed to have Manager Michael McGovern said using agement plans for Gull Crest and Winnick and divisiveness that seems so common- thoughts, feelings, and ideas on how to the sewer fees was the most eff ective and Woods, designed and built boat racks and place in our society of late,” said Davis. make it better for everyone. effi cient manner to accomplish the needed boardwalks at Great Pond and worked with For those who want to get involved, Da- “This new magazine, ‘Germinal,’ will projects. the Sprague family to clarify public ease- vis recommends creating a free postcross- have three primary purposes: (1) to provide Thirty-eight homes have been identifi ed ment access to the pond. ing account by visiting www.Postcrossing. an outlet for us youngsters (namely those for the project. “Alternately, the sewerage He also led dozens of volunteers over com. aged 14 to 25) who are trying to make sense ordinance does provide the town the right the years to build trail systems in Winnick One can also check out the postcrossing of what’s happening, who have the energy to require the work to be done, and any resi- Woods and in the Cross Hill neighborhood display at Thomas Memorial Library, or and motivation to play an active role in dent who does not cooperate will be subject as well as bridges and boardwalks on the participate in the library’s monthly post- creating a future we can be proud of, and to having the work done at their personal Highland Trail and the wooden pedestrian crossing club, where members can share have a lot to say right now; (2) to become expense rather than as part of the town’s bridge that now links the Stonegate Trail and compare received postcards, as well a resource for all of us in need of exposure overall project,” McGovern’s memo says. system to Fort Williams. as learn more about the countries they are to points of view besides our own and seek- Wright-Pierce engineers will administer In addition, Duddy served as an offi cer in from. ing comfort and solidarity with one another; and coordinate the project. the U.S. Navy. With any further questions, email Rachel and (3), to exist as an exercise in the kind Davis at [email protected].
Town of Cape Elizabeth 2017 Dog Licenses Now Available Dogs 6 months of age are required by state law to be registered. Registration Deadline was December 31, 2016.
Dogs registered after January 31, 2017 will be charged Photo by Martha Agan $25 per dog late fee in addition to the license fee. Cape Elizabeth • Current rabies certificate and spaying/neutering certificate are required. residents brave ocean • Licenses are available in the Tax Office at Town Hall. for annual New Year’s • Both renewal and new licenses may be obtained at www.capeelizabeth.com Day Dip Dogs registered after 1/31 must come to the Tax Office. By Lila Gaudrault Capers braved cold ocean waters for this year’s annual New Year’s Day Dip at Kettle Cove beach. With the temperature climbing up to 38 degrees, and the water at 46 degrees, the weather was quite warm for the early January day, especially considering the sub- freezing temperatures that Cape Elizabeth has been experiencing almost daily this sea- son. Nonetheless, taking on the ocean water was no easy task. This didn’t deter a brave fi eld of residents from showing up to ring in the new year. The event benefi ts Project Graduation for high school seniors in Cape Elizabeth. Jan. 18 - Feb. 7, 2017 CLASSIFIEDS The Cape Courier • Page 15
FRESH START PAINT SERVICE BUSINESSES/SERVICES Professional painting, kitchen/bath Next deadline: January 28 For Issue Date: February 8 ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES & remodeling, handyman services, fully CLASSIFIED AD RATES BOOKS insured. Excellent refs. 216-3131 [email protected] WANTED! Also buying paintings & $4/line MAIL WITH PAYMENT TO: prints. CANINE CARE Checks, cash, PayPal (credit cards) The Cape Courier G.L. Smith Books & Collectibles Walks, feeding, check-ins and play. Ask Minimum credit-card order: $12 P.O. Box 6242, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 97 Ocean St., South Portland; 799- about an overnight stay. 7060. Local references available. SANCTUARY HOME Accepting new applications. NAME PHONE EMAIL ORGANIZING Nylah at 210-5774 To declutter, organize and downsize, Email: [email protected] ADDRESS ZIP Code START DATE **No. of ISSUES call Leslie at 272-6027 for a free evaluation. FOR SALE January is “Get Organized Month!” www.SanctuaryHomeOrganizing.com Send a colorful Cape Elizabeth message. Home town images captured by nature photographer Martha L. Agan [email protected]. Photo note cards carmela designer are for sale at Ocean House Gallery across Est. 1974 from Town Hall. UPHOLSTERY 799-6714. Three Sandra swivel bar stools, brushed aluminum, barely used, $300 or best off er. Call 415-1973 PLEASE MAIL or EMAIL THIS FORM! POP’S PAINTING Interior/Exterior – Clean, neat. Seasoned Firewood for sale $275 per Please don’t leave it at our office if no one is there. Professional fi nish painters. cord. 799-0011 Painting in Cape for 14 years. References & insured. MUSIC LESSONS 767-3915. Flute lessons: For beginners and in- termediates of all ages. Call Kris: 767- WISH LIST HOME 3712. IMPROVEMENTS Fine woodworking, general carpentry Piano lessons for all ages. Beginners and repairs. Call Dave at 874-0178. through advanced. Sandi Palmquist: 329-8345 FREE RECYCLING SERVICE with Swartz Enterprises curbside HELP WANTED trash removal services starting at $10/ LOOKING FOR YOUR YOUTH. week, other discounts apply. CLYNK The Good Table is looking for dish- returnables collected. washers and bussers. After school hours. Contact Tim Swartz, 809-9735. See Please call Kaylin or Jessica or stop by. our display ad in this issue. www. 799-4663 swartzenterprises.net Email: [email protected] The ad deadline for ALL JOBS BIG OR SMALL TVK Construction. Fully insured. Call the Feb. issue is owner Terry Keezer for a free estimate: 252-7375. Jan 28 at noon.
CAPE LAWN MOWING & SNOWPLOWING 767-8176.
HOME SERVICES Overwhelmed and need assistance with organizing your home running errands, shopping, arranging for deliveries and home repairs, airport pickups, small event planning. Even laundry and ironing. Contact Cathy 585-506-5795 Page 16 • The Cape Courier NEIGHBORS Jan. 18 - Feb. 7, 2017 The Cape Courier arrives in Cuba Brett, Tierney make dean’s list
Bucknell University has released the Cape Elizabeth High School alumni dean’s list for outstanding academic achieve- Thomas Brett, Bucknell class of 2020, and ment during the fall semester of the 2016-17 Jack Tierney, Bucknell class of 2018, earned academic year. A student must earn a grade this distinction. point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0 to receive dean’s list recognition.
Local livestock raised for pleassure too
-Contributed photo
Brothers Ilo and Dudley, and their father John Holdridge, read the Courier as they wait for the driver of a classic taxi in Havana, Cuba.
Now open in our new location
740(formerly Broadway, SoPo Bar & Grill) S. Portland Locally owned & operated since 1989
World Headquarters for Inspirational Pizza www.willowspizza.com 799-7511 Take-out, eat-in, full service bar, Photos by Martha Agan expanded dine-in and catering menus Alpacas and goats off Old Ocean House Road at the Rockwell’s farm across from Shore Reserve our meeting room Acres entrance. Alapacas are often raised for pleasure as well of profi t. Some are just as Join our eClub for special offers! much pets as livestock. Alpaca fl eece, comparable to cashmere is known for its fi neness, light weight and luster, Alpaca textile products are sold world wide. The raising of goats goes back to antiquity, for milk and meat usually, but many people are just as fond of these animals and they, too, are often considered to be pets in some cases as well.