NONPROFIT U.S. POSTAGE PAID GORHAM, ME PERMIT NO. 10

Town of

Volume 20 Number 6 Gorham, Maine March 27, 2014 —Founded 1736—

CELEBRATING 18 YEARS—A FREE, VOLUNTEER-RUN, BIWEEKLY COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Gorham Athlete Advocates on GHS Presents Wizard of Oz Capitol Hill for Special Olympics

Photo courtesy of National Special Olympics, Washington DC Cole Shiers (middle) and his mother and Lisa Shiers (left) were among the Courtesy photo Photo courtesy of Sentimento Photography Photo courtesy of Sentimento Photography Special Olympics athletes, leaders, and Dorothy (Ellie Feinberg) and Toto (Zeke) Karen Knight (left), Brendan Kelly (middle), Dorothy Stickney performs as Glinda the family members from thirty-eight states visit Munchkin Land. and Nicole Caruso (right) perform as Good Witch of the North. that visited Washington, DC March 18th munchkins and general ensemble. Read the Full Article on Page 9 for the Special Olympics’ 11th annual “Capitol Hill Day.” Athletes conducted more than 250 face-to-face meetings with their Congressional representatives to GHS Thespians are State Champs advocate for continued federal support for critical health and education services The Gorham High School thespians won the state championship provided by Special Olympics. Cole and for their one-act play "Mother Hicks." Look to the next edition other Special Olympics athletes educated for more information. lawmakers and their staff about the real and significant social consequences that Abandoned by her family, Girl (Chloe Gray, left) searches for her "people" and along her arise from the stigma and stereotype journey meets Mother Hicks (GraceAnn Burns, right). "Mother Hicks is a witch, people that people with intellectual and devel- say..." Girl's past and future are entwined with superstition and folklore that envelope a opmental disabilities face. He and his small midwest town as they try to survive the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression. mother conveyed the high-impact and Photo Credit: Eileen T. Avery cost-effectiveness of Special Olympics’ programming that addresses these issues to help secure support from numerous Three Arrested for Sex Trafficking legislators. Cole and Lisa are pictured above with Maine Congresswoman By Sheri Faber Photos courtesy of Office the District Attorney Cumberland County Chellie Pingree. They also met with Staff Writer Maine Senators Angus King and Susan Collins as well as Maine Representative Following a joint investigation Mike Michaud. by the Gorham and South Portland Police Departments along with the FBI and the District Attorney’s Cherry Finck office, three Gorham residents, Tamika Dias, 34, Klein Fernandes, Retires from 27, and Jeremy Seeley, 31, were arrested with Dias and Fernandes Food Pantry each having been charged with two counts of aggravated sex trafficking Klein Fernandes Tamika Dias Jeremy Seeley By Diane O'Neill and Seeley with two counts of sex trafficking. and Seeley are a couple and Dias day after she moved in, Fernandes Cherry Finck was recognized The three adults have been liv- and Fernandes are siblings. Dias also and Dias took photos of her in sug- for her 12+ years of service to the ing at 19 Woodland Road in the has four children. gestive clothing that previously Gorham Food Pantry at a celebra- Highmeadow subdivision off The victim, who was known to belonged to another young woman tion held in her honor on February Barstow Road. Dias purchased the the trio as “Veronica,” told police who had lived in the house. Dias 27th. Finck recently retired from her four-bedroom house in 2010 for she met Fernandes online when she posted information about the victim position as Secretary of the Board $220,000. Gorham Police had previ- was homeless in late February and on Backpage.com. Fernandes told of Directors, a position she has held ously responded to the house for he offered to let her live with him since the Board’s inception in 2001. calls relating to family disputes; Dias in the Woodland Road house. The Continued on Page 6 Prior to this, Finck was a member of the Gorham Ecumenical Council, an organization that acts as liaison See You at the Gorham between area churches and was instru- insidetheTimes mental in the formation of the Pantry. Marketplace! 18 Blotter 19 Classified 4 Living 9 School Special Section/Schedule of Events Pages 10-13 Continued on Page 4 19 Calendar 17 Community 5 Municipal 6 Sports NEWS FROM AUGUSTA Times ­­Bringing the News to All of Gorham Expanding Health Care: The Right Thing to Do PO Box 401, 77 South Street Gorham, Maine 04038 Phone and Fax: (207) 839-8390 By Rep. Andrew McLean The nonpartisan Kaiser Foundation and Nobody should be told that [email protected] the conservative Heritage Policy Center because they cannot afford health www.gorhamtimes.com Expanding health care to 70,000 both projected Maine would save $690 care that they must decide between The Gorham Times is a free volunteer-run Maine people, including almost 3,000 million over the next 10 years if we a lifesaving treatment that results community newspaper distributed every other Thursday to more than 100 pick-up sites in thousands of dollars in debt, or veterans, is the right thing to do. expand health care to 70,000 of our throughout Gorham. As Mainers, we take care of our friends and neighbors. watch a loved one die because they —— neighbors and support our friends. A report by the Maine Economic cannot afford care. That is a choice News [email protected] When someone is stuck in their drive- Policy Center states if we do not that nobody should have to make. Sports [email protected] way, we help shovel out their car, and expand health care, Maine could miss Expanding health care will create Features [email protected] when someone suffers a tragedy we out on 4,400 jobs by 2016. jobs, help our state’s economy and, Of Interest [email protected] Calendar item [email protected] cook them dinner so that their family Covering 70,000 Mainers makes most importantly, it will save the Advertising gorhamtimesadvertising@ has one less thing to worry about. economic sense and would benefit the lives of hardworking Mainers. This gmail.com or 839-8390 Now, we have the option to take state’s economy. Almost five years after should not even be a debate. I’m School News [email protected] care of our friends and neighbors who the recession, Maine’s economy still has hoping we’re able to expand health —— cannot afford health insurance when not recovered. In fact, Maine ranks 48th care this year. Subscriptions they get sick. We have the opportu- in the nation for all job growth and Although it still doesn’t feel like $15/year in Gorham; $20/year elsewhere $10/year for college subscription nity to save the lives of Maine citizens 46th for private sector job growth. it, spring is here and the Legislature —— is in the final weeks of the by expanding health care to these Here in Cumberland County, 12,018 Editor Karen DiDonato 70,000 people. people would gain access to health Legislative session. Over the next Business Manager Sue Dunn According to an evaluation by care, and expansion would create month we’ll be debating a number Advertiser Coordinator DaraLyn McColl Harvard and the City University of approximately 846 new jobs. Also, an of important issues. I encourage Design/Production Shirley Douglas New York, Maine could save around additional $63 million will be spent you to reach out to me with your Webmaster Judi Jones 157 lives per year by accepting these annually on health care services by thoughts. You can reach me by Police Beat Sheri Faber phone, 939-8482 or by email. I look Staff Writers Sue Dunn, Jackie Francis, Sarah federal funds. 2016, stimulating about $104 million in Gavett-Nielsen, Krista Nadeau, Stacy Sallinen, Denying health care to those who additional economic activity. We would forward to hearing from you. Robin Somes are desperately in need is neither the never turn down additional spending Features Chris Crawford right nor neighborly thing to do. from the federal government for educa- (207) 939-8482, Contributing Photographers Nicole Bergeron, This week, the Maine House initially tion or transportation, so why would (800) 423-2900, Agnes Fuller, Rich Obrey Public Service Jackie Francis passed a bill with a vote of 97 to 49 we turn down federal dollars to help repandrew.mclean@ Sports Jeff Pike to expand health care to hardworking people gain access to health care? legislature.maine.gov School Coordinator Stacy Sallinen and deserving Maine citizens. I came to Augusta to stand up for Mailing Coordinator Russ Frank Expanding health care creates jobs those who cannot always stand up for Interns Megan Bennett, Emily DeLuca, Emily and will stimulate Maine’s economy. themselves. Lewis, Julie Pike, Ashley Woodbury

Board of Directors Maynard Charron, General Manager David Willis (Board president), Bruce Hepler (Board Staff & Board Changes at letters to vice president), Katie O’Brien (secretary), Katherine Corbett, Shannon Phinney Dowdle, Peter Gleason, Carol Jones, Hannah Schulz Sirois, Michael Wing the Gorham Times the Editor —— Advertising DaraLyn McColl Letters must be less than 300 words, signed Distribution Jason Beever, Jim Boyko, Janice door wide open for her to return at By Gorham Times Staff with a first and last name, typed or e-mailed Boyko, Scott Burnheimer, Julie Burnheimer, Chris any time, as has been done in the past. and include a phone number. Letters are Crawford, Becky Curtis, Janie Farr, Russ Frank, Recently the Gorham Times has Taking Dunn’s place will be Stacy solely the opinion of the writer and not that Bob Mulkern, Krista Nadeau, Jeff Pike, Julie Pike, undergone several changes in the Sallinen, another versatile staff mem- of the Gorham Times. They are published at John Richard, David Willis board of directors as well as with the ber. Sallinen has been with the Times the discretion of the Gorham Times and are Advertising and Copy Deadlines since 2008, doing a great job of cover- staff members. subject to editing. Ad deadline is the Wednesday of the week prior The Gorham Times Board would like ing school news. to issue date. Go to www.gorhamtimes.com to thank Ed Feibel and Bob Gould for Taking over for Sallinen, we wel- Dear Gorham Times: and click on the advertising link for schedule. their six years of service as Board mem- come back Andrea Morrell, who was Hats off to the young men who pre- Editorial Policy bers. Their terms ended as of 2014. the editor in 2007. Morrell actually start- sented the concert at the Congregational The Gorham Times takes all reasonable care to prevent Filling their vacancies, the Board ed as a college intern writing several Church in Gorham on Friday night, errors and disclaims all legal responsibility for any elected three new members: Carol Jones, stories when on break from college. March 7th. It was to benefit the Gorham such errors, omissions, or typographical errors. The Katherine Corbett, and Peter Gleason. And finally, Becky Curtis has volun- Food Pantry—a commendable gesture! Gorham Times will print corrections if notified within 48 hours. We reserve the right to refuse publication of Jones has lived in Gorham for 20 years teered to distribute the Gorham Times However, it was more than that! Three unsolicited materials. All submissions are subject to and is a self-employed certified public for our Rt. 25 delivery route. Curtis, a of the band members traveled (from editing. Opinions expressed in the Gorham Times do accountant. Corbett has been the librar- native of Gorham, is married and has Nashville, Kansas City and Providence) not necessarily reflect those of the staff or publishers. ian at the North Gorham Library for the three young boys. to support the benefit. They also came Printing services by Alliance Press, Brunswick, ME past three years. Her family has been The Gorham Times is a nonprofit, to support their friend, Dean Richardson, in Gorham since her great grandfather volunteer run and operated biweekly who was promoting his new CD. With Jambor, many thanks for your songs, bought a farm here when he returned newspaper in operation since 1995. little practice time, they presented a two- showmanship and wit! from the Civil War. Gleason has worked The Times is very thankful for the hour show with heart-warming original A special thank you to the people who for the Gorham schools for 26 years and efforts of all staff, the support from songs. One would think they had played planned and served refreshments for is a semiretired head groundskeeper. advertisers and the positive response together as a band for years. Each one such a huge crowd. The delicious variety The Board also elected David Willis from Gorham readers. All are welcome had amazing talent. of foods and inviting atmosphere was as president and Bruce Hepler as vice to comment on the paper’s efforts and To the drummer, keyboard and bass such a great way to end the evening. It president. Maynard Charron stepped the Times encourages anyone inter- players, I did not have the opportunity was a fun event for a worthy cause. down as president of the Board, but has ested in working with the paper--in to thank you. You all are truly gifted. To Colleen Coats, Kezar Falls, ME retained his role as general manager of any capacity--to contact gorhamtimes@ Dean Richardson, Paul Colman and Claas the newspaper. gmail.com at any time. Several staff changes have also recently occurred. Times Sue Dunn is departing from her role around town as business manager. Dunn has been upcoming one of the most versatile members of Hawkes Farm, a neighborhood located off Main Street, is starting the last phase of 43 homes the Gorham Times family. Roles Dunn DEADLINES: to be built there. has graciously and successfully taken on over the past 13 years include writ- Allen Acres is starting the first of four phases. Twenty-six homes will be built at that site. Ad Deadline Publication er, editor, reporter, business manager, April 2 April 10 and a member of the sales and distribu- Seventy-five single-family homes were built in Gorham in the 2012-2013 fiscal year--the tion teams. We wish her the very best, most since 2005. April 16 April 24 and the Gorham Times will leave the

2 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | March 27, 2014 PROFILE New Diner to Open in Village GORHAM BUSINESS EXCHANGE MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

By Jacob Adams Staff Writer New Real Estate Agency A new addition to the Gorham Opening in Gorham Village is on the way and expected to open in early April. Paul and Brianna Kennedy will be serving breakfast and lunch daily at The Blue Pig, a diner located at 29 School Street, next door to Thatcher’s. Deciding to open a brick and mortar diner in Gorham was an easy choice for the couple. The village area and community feeling Gorham has were significant factors in the decision. They hope to emulate that same feeling in their own space. Inside the building, changes are being made to create a more comfort- Photo credit Dede Perkins able dining experience. Now a break- fast bar is prominent and, where there Paul and Brianna Kennedy at one of their many once were booths, tables and chairs catering events. (You may recognize Paul from have sprouted. The rustic décor is cozy Sebago Brewing, where he’s worked in vari- and adds a warmth to the diner typical- ous roles for the past 11 years!) ly found in well-established restaurants. Along with the new diner, the 2003 To get in touch with The Blue Pig, Photo credit Janice Drew Gorham High School graduate and his please call Paul or Brianna at 839-9PIG. Pictured above from left to right are: Keith Nicely, president of the Gorham Business Exchange; Bill wife have been running a catering com- The Blue Pig will feature full service Trask, office manager of The Maine Real Estate Network in Gorham and Standish; and Leigh-Paige pany by the same name and will contin- dining, as well as some grab-and-go Smith, executive director of the Gorham Business Exchange. ue to cater for larger groups and events. options for diners in a hurry. Overall, In 2012, they provided food for what the couple hopes to capture with Gorham Times Staff in Conjunction owner, Loni Graiver. Loni founded 1,600 people at Mumford and Sons their new venture is community. They with Gorham Business Exchange the Maine Real Estate Network with Gentlemen of the Road show on want to create a space where truly just one office in 2008, amidst the Portland’s Eastern Promenade. Paul everybody knows your name. The Maine Real Estate Network worst housing crisis the country says he and his crew that day served (TMREN) is coming to Gorham. had ever experienced. Within six for five hours straight. The Blue Pig Maine’s largest real estate company, short years, it has grown to become Other big events at which The 29 School Street, with offices in 17 other Maine com- Maine’s largest real estate company Blue Pig will continue to serve are Gorham, ME 04038 munities, is opening office number with over 400 agents, and plans for the Cumberland Fair and Gorham (207) 839-9PIG 18 at 352 Main Street, the former over 20 offices by the end of 2014. Marketplace--where you can catch O’Leary & Saxby Real Estate office. Size, however, is not what is most them on Saturday, March 29, from 10 Lynn O’Leary, who recently joined important to the founder. “Creating a.m. to 3 p.m. TMREN, will be among the group of Relationships for Life” is the compa- ten Realtors staffing the new office ny slogan. The company is living out when it opens on March 31st. that mantra by placing offices in the Moody’s Collision Centers, 200 Narragansett Most of the agents staffing the communities where their Realtors new office are either from Gorham, live and work. That’s why we have Street, Gorham, Maine 04038, 207-839-2500, has live in Gorham, or, like office man- an office in Gorham!” the following abandoned vehicle on our premises: ager Bill Trask, have called Gorham LP: “Janice, I understand you grew home at one time or another. Trask up in Gorham. What does it mean to also manages the Standish office you to work in your hometown?” 1998 Nissan Pathfinder Vin# JN8AR05Y9WW254485 and currently resides there, with his Janice Pompeo: “I couldn’t be more wife and three of his five children. excited. Being a native of Gorham, If the owner of this vehicle has not properly retrieved it and His two oldest boys graduated from raising my children here, it’s very paid all the towing and storage charges within 14 days Gorham High School. exciting to bring my business back to the community--to give back to a of this publication, ownership of the vehicle will pass to The new real estate office will share space with a new Cumberland place that has given me so much! I Moody’s Collision Centers. County Mortgage office, staffed by have a lot of pride in Gorham and I believe it’s one of the best towns in Would the owner of this vehicle please contact Janice Pompeo. Leigh-Paige Smith, Executive Maine to live. I also believe strongly Moody’s Collision Centers. Director of the Gorham Business that our schools do an excellent job Exchange, sat down with Trask and of preparing our children for the Pompeo, to discuss what it means to future.” have a business in Gorham: LP: “So, what’s planned to cel- ebrate the opening of your office in Leigh-Paige Smith (LP): “What does Gorham?” it mean to you, personally, to be BT: “The Maine Real Estate able to have a business in Gorham?” Network and Cumberland County Bill Trask (BT): “Gorham is a great Mortgage will hold a ribbon cutting town and holds a special place in ceremony & luncheon on March my life. Shortly after joining TMREN 31st at noon and the public is invit- COLLISION CENTERS and opening the office in Standish, ed to attend.” I knew Gorham was the logical LP: “The Gorham Business next step. I really felt like Gorham Exchange will be there! We’re excit- needed a TMREN office and I can’t ed to have you as a business partner Gorham Scarborough Biddeford believe how quickly it has gone in our community and we wish you Portland Sanford Lewiston from a dream to a reality.” many years of continued success!”

LP: “Tell me about that. How did INESS US E B X So. Portland Windham Augusta C your dream become a reality?” M H Maine Real Estate Network

A A

H N

BT: “That dream would not have R

G 352 Main Street

O E

www.moodyscollision.com become a reality without the bless- G Gorham, ME 04038 2 0 4 1 1 ing and support of the company 4 0 (207) 839-4141 2 “Like us” on MEMBER

March 27, 2014 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 3 LIVING WHERE ARE THEY NOW? How Strong Are Your Spokes? Chef Andrew Whitcomb

By Dr. Joseph Kerwin bands etc.). Improving our move- By Jackie Francis ment and strength helps us to offset Staff Writer As spring weather arrives, picture the constant forces of gravity. Our yourself going for a bike ride. The bodies must adapt to this force. Colonie Restaurant, which sits near wheels of the bike roll along, resist- Structural balance, the third the East River on a revitalized stretch ing the force of your body weight spoke on our wheel, refers to the of Brooklyn’s Atlantic Avenue, is now and the impact of the road. The remarkable symmetry of our body home to Chef de Cuisine Andrew spokes of the wheel resist this force that gives us the power and maxi- Whitcomb, a 2004 graduate of Gorham and keep the wheel intact. But if mum strength to roll over bumps High School and a 2009 graduate of the you hit a pothole and break a spoke, and resist gravity with little effect. Culinary Institute of America (CIA). In the wheel weakens. If you continue Without it, the framework of our just over one year, Chef Andrew has riding without tending to the bro- health and vitality weakens and can worked his way up from sous chef to ken spoke, when you hit another lead to problems in our balance, head chef in this nationally celebrated bump in the road, problems can visual acuity, metabolism and many restaurant. According to the James multiply until disaster strikes. other biological processes. How is Beard Foundation, a prestigious food Your health is like the wheel of your symmetry? Bodywork of any organization that supports the Culinary the bike supported by five impor- type, including chiropractic, physi- Arts, Colonie is “one of the most tant “spokes.” When these spokes cal therapy, massage and reiki, will delightful eateries to grace the burgeon- are strong, we can resist the forces support this spoke. ing borough’s food scene, where young of life that act against us. We can The fourth spoke is the restor- chef and CIA grad Andrew Whitcomb move toward vibrant health and ative powers of a good night’s is garnering praise for his wine-friendly Photo credit Noah Feck energy even when we hit the rough sleep. Without it, we lack the abil- seasonal American cuisine.” roads of spring. ity to process the food we eat and In a restaurant that serves a chang- Spoke number one is maxi- to maintain our movement and ing menu of local and organic fare [in Scarborough], first washing dishes mum nourishment. The foods we strength. Insufficient sleep is linked along with a vegetarian friendly and doing prep work, and eventu- eat determine the health of the to increased risks of hypertension, brunch and dinner, I was fortunate to ally working stations. It wasn’t the cells of our body, which, in turn, diabetes, obesity, depression and catch up with Chef Andrew recently, most glamorous of jobs, but I enjoyed determine the quality of our life. heart attack. Most Americans accu- who was more than amenable to the camaraderie I found in the kitchen Consuming addictive poisons like mulate two full weeks of “sleep answer a few questions amid his and stayed for almost 11 years. sugar, caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, debt” each year. How well do you 90-hour work week. drugs and processed foods will sleep? Avoid snacking before bed- GT: Where did you study the weaken the cells and cause your -particularly on grains and sugars. Gorham Times: Who inspired you to Culinary Arts? wheel of health to deteriorate Sleep in a cool (under 70 degrees become a chef? AW: I graduated from the Culinary slowly over time, until a tipping Fahrenheit), dark room without TV. Andrew Whitcomb: I remember Institute of America [after study- point is reached in the cell and dis- The power of a directed mind and growing up. I would always watch ing engineering at Roger Williams ease occurs. We should eat to fuel spirit is the fifth spoke. We have a old cooking shows with Julia Childs, University and USM for two years]. I our body, to energize it, to grow natural internal ability to raise our Jacques Torres, and Jacques Peppin. I worked at several restaurants in Maine new, stronger cells, to purify and resistance, fight disease and create loved watching the transformation of but the real learning came from my cleanse, to prevent disease so that optimum health. One of the most raw ingredients to something delicious time off of those jobs. I gardened we can age with vitality. potent biological mechanisms that and totally different. hard-to-find rare herbs and vegetables, Maximize your nourishment with promote this healing is found direct- foraged, learned to cure, smoke and three basic rules. Food you buy ly in the mind. If we utilize and GT: Did you cook at home growing up? preserve, and I raised pigs in my par- should have five ingredients or fewer. direct this effectively, our thoughts, AW: A little. I mostly started cooking ent’s back yard! I’d buy books and Buy whole live food as close to its emotions and mindset can be one of at the age of thirteen at The Clambake Continued on Page 14 original form as possible. Avoid pack- the most potent allies in fighting dis- aged foods, which are usually highly ease and creating energy and vital- refined with multiple additives. Every ity. What are you doing to honor time you reach for food ask yourself, this spiritual part of yourself? Filling Fink Retires from Food Pantry Continued from Page 1 “will this cleanse or clog me?” your mind daily with gratitude, cre- As we age, we will lose our lean ating positive moments of love, joy, “Cherry has provided great leader- muscle mass, flexibility and strength fun and passion will strengthen this ship and vision while serving the GFP. without effort to maintain them. spoke of the wheel of health. Her passion for our mission of provid- Movement and strength is the sec- Ask yourself each day how strong ing food assistance to Gorham residents ond spoke on our wheel of health. your “spokes” are. If you tend to in need, and her compassion and caring Movement increases oxygen to our the weak areas of your life, you will for Gorham families, is something we cells, removes toxins in our body be prepared for the inevitable pot- are extremely thankful for. Finck sets through our lymph system, and holes of spring. With consistent and the standard for volunteerism in this strengthens our musculoskeletal never-ending improvement in the community and Gorham is extremely system. Thirty minutes of movement spokes of your wheel of health, you lucky to have her doing such good three to five times per week is the will never fear getting old. work to help others. She is an inspira- minimum (walk, bicycle, swim, run, tion and advocate for so many and dance, ski, etc.) along with some Dr. Kerwin is a chiropractor and nutritionist who her presence and contributions to the form of resistance exercise (hand has been practicing and living in Gorham with his Board will be truly missed,” said Diane weights, kettle bells, medicine balls, wife and three daughters for 23 years. O’Neill, current GFP President. Photo credit Kathy Ward

In May, Mainely Plumbing & Heating celebrated 28 years in Come and visit us at Gorham Marketplace to talk business. We want to thank all our customers and friends who about Natural Gas Conversion for your home. support us and local businesses in Gorham through the years. You could save over 40% over oil! Did you know...we can help you with the smallest of plumbing and heating projects, as well as complete design build Plumbing, Heating & HVAC systems, including Mini-Split Since Mainely Plumbing & Heat pumps by Fujitsu & Mitsubishi. Natural gas & Propane Heating replaced my oil-fired conversion specialist. We also have Financing available on all boiler with a Baxi Natural Gas Condensing Boiler, I’ve saved an Baxi Boilers installations. average of $5,000/year. Portland Area 854.4969 Gorham Area 839.7400 —Matt Mattingly, PineCrest Bed & Breakfast MAINELY Plumbing & Heating Fully Certified, Licensed, and Insured - Accredited BBB Business 1-877-867-1642 WWW.MAINELYPLUMBING.COM

4 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | March 27, 2014 MUNICIPAL MARCH 4, 2014 Chief Shepard Town Council Report Reports By Robin Somes used for the Saco Central Fire Station in order to review the process of real- The Grand Jury returned the follow- • Steven Lock, 23, of Casco was In his report to the Council, Town izing a project. Similar to the Saco ing indictments in March: indicted on two counts of burglary, Manager David Cole introduced Andy Fire Station, an initial schematic site • Samuel Brocato, 26, of Yarmouth two counts of theft, two counts of Hyland, Principal Architect at Port plan would be developed for review was indicted for two counts of bur- criminal mischief and violating condi- City Architecture in Portland, to talk and discussion with the police and glary, two counts of criminal mischief tions of release on charges brought by about his experience in municipal fire departments and committees and theft of a firearm on charges Gorham Police Department and CCSO. development. Inadequacies in accom- to determine all requirements and brought by Gorham Police Department • Jennifer Pease, 38, of Gorham was modating the fire and police station updates. A subsequent architectural and the Cumberland County Sheriff’s indicted for theft on charges brought of Gorham’s Public Safety Building at rendition would be developed that Office (CCSO) by Brunswick Police Department. 270 Main Street have been the sub- would depict what the building • Corrie Brown, 23, of Gorham was • Christina Shiplett, 31, of Gorham ject of discussion and failed propos- would look like. A final cost estimate indicted for two counts of possession was indicted for theft (priors) on als for the past several years. These would be determined to create an of scheduled drugs and violating condi- charges brought by Westbrook Police included a referendum that failed to accurate budget for the project. tions of release on charges brought by Department. pass in 2013, which would have allo- Based on a preliminary recommen- South Portland Police Department. • Michael Thurston, 35, of Gorham cated $6.3 million to move the Public dation of constructing a new building • Peter Curtis, 26, of Portland was was indicted on two charges of Safety Building to the former Little for the Police Station on the Public indicted for receiving stolen property, negotiating a worthless instrument Falls School. Safety Building site and renovating two counts of burglary, two counts of (priors), theft by deception and Hyland conducted a PowerPoint the existing building to house the theft, two counts of criminal mischief theft (priors) on charges brought by presentation that reviewed several Fire Station, Hyland estimated a cost and possession of a firearm by a pro- Portland Police Department. of his company’s designs for fire and of $215 to $250 a square foot, not hibited person on charges brought by • Randy Webber, 34, of Gorham police stations in Maine. It included including soft costs, i.e., fixtures, Gorham Police Department and CCSO. was indicted for domestic violence ter- an overview of the Saco Central Fire furniture, equipment, etc. With his • Catherine Green, 23, of Gorham was rorizing and violation of a protective Station that Port City Architecture estimation for soft costs, he con- indicted for theft by deception on charg- order on charges brought by Gorham completed three years ago, showing veyed a total construction cost just es brought by Gorham Police Department Police Department. pictures of the building and various under $5 million, but noted these and the Department of Labor. • Adam White, 38, of Windham areas, and stressing the importance estimates are based on his initial • Ashley Libby, 26, of Windham was was indicted for burglary, theft, of the Training Room to keep staff understanding of the project as well indicted for receiving stolen property and criminal mischief on charg- up to date within a classroom envi- as his experience with the other on charges brought by Gorham Police es brought by Gorham Police ronment. He pointed out that such municipal projects in Maine. Department and CCSO. Department and CCSO. a room can provide revenue by rent- In other business, the Council ing it to other communities. Hyland voted: reviewed floors plans, and talked • 6-0 to endorse an application about living areas, including a full for funding to PACTS for drainage kitchen, lounge area and sleeping improvements on Gray Road at an quarters, being intentionally sepa- estimated cost of $298,000 and a 25% rated from the “business” areas. local funding requirement of $81,950. In reviewing another project, the • 6-0 to endorse another PACTS Sanford Police Station, Hyland talked application for improvements to traf- about the importance of proper fic signals on Main Street at an esti- procedures for handling evidence, mated cost of $198,000 and a 25% including an Evidence Room where local funding requirement of $54,450. items can be safely stored and man- • 6-0 to accept a gift of $5,000 from aged, otherwise “astute lawyers the Clarence and Myrtle Smith Family can claim that [evidence] was tam- Charitable Trust to be used by Baxter pered with” in cases that go to trial. Memorial Library for general purposes. According to Hyland, police stations • 6-0 to approve requesting ser- also need to be able to properly vices from Stacy Benjamin of Maine handle persons under arrest, who Farmland Trust to assist with devel- may be booked and held prior to oping the farming and agricultural possible transfer to another facility. aspects of the Comprehensive Plan Inadequate facilities can present safe- update, at no cost to the town. ty issues for personnel as well as the public. Hyland reviewed other areas of the station that included a fitness area, public access area and the over- COMPLETE MEETING all property layout. MINUTES ARE In regard to Gorham’s Public Safety Building, Hyland, who has taken a AVAILABLE AT: preliminary look at the building and GORHAM-ME.ORG its challenges, showed schematics

NEW YEAR...NEW YOU Lose Weight & Increase Nutri Your Vitality! Presentationtion April 16th 6:30 p.m .

Dr. Joseph M. Kerwin 164 Main Street, Gorham Is Looking For News Writers [email protected] • www.kerwinchiro.com • 839-8181 Times Email Us For More Info.

March 27, 2014 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 5 MUNICIPAL SPORTS

Sex Trafficking Continued from Page 1 Two Gorham Skaters Stay in Sync her she would get half the money out of debt and Dias spoke of turn- from her “sex dates” after deduc- ing the garage at her house into tions for rent, food and gas but the a space where four more women victim told police she only got a could live. The victim also told few dollars each time. Fernandes police she was not allowed to leave and Seeley had taken the victim to the house without Fernandes or Dias multiple locations in Cumberland, but, using a cell phone, she was able York and Androscoggin counties to to get a friend to pick her up after engage in sex acts with strangers. she ran away. She met with about 15 men and The defendants were pulled over one woman during the two weeks on the way back to the Woodland before she fled the home. Road residence and interviewed Fernandes told police he had by police officers prior to execut- arranged dates but was not a pimp ing a search warrant. Dias and because he did not make much Seeley admitted their involvement money and never beat the victim. in sexually exploiting the 19 year Dias admitted to taking the photos of old. Fernandes was taken into cus- the victim and posting them online tody and interviewed at the Gorham but said the only money she got Police Department. from the victim was for gas, although Fernandes is on probation on a rob-

Dias’ lawyer, Robert Napolitano, bery charge in 2005 for which he was Courtesy photo Photo credit Sara Gray later said she accepted money from sentenced to seven years in prison Susan Greenwood Cecilia Kusturin the victim for rent. Napolitano, said with three years suspended along with the victim was free to come and go four years of probation. He is being from the house and sometimes used held without bail for probation viola- By Emily Lewis For the past three years, she has Dias’ car. The victim also had her tions. Dias is being held on $20,000 GHS Intern been part of the team, going to week- own cell phone and Napolitano said cash bail and Seeley was released on ly practices in Falmouth and partici- she arranged the meetings herself $100 bail. Dias and Fernandes are Every four years, the Winter pating in competitions. The unique- and also set the prices. Seeley admit- facing up to ten years in jail for each Olympics showcases all of the fantastic ness of synchro is that it involves ted driving the victim to meet with count and Seeley is facing up to 364 cold-weather sports around the globe. physics, spatial awareness, and team- people for sex and taking some of days in jail on each count. Dias has We spectators enjoy watching the ath- work--so even for a veteran skater like the money, but denied ever arrang- prior misdemeanor convictions, includ- letes on TV, marveling at their talent Greenwood, there is always room for ing any of the meetings. ing one for cruelty to animals. and discipline as well as learning about personal growth. Authorities were alerted by the Deputy District Attorney Meg Elam sports that are often overlooked. Twelve-year-old Cecilia Kusturin also Preble Street Teen center that a 19-year- described sex trafficking as “hap- Skating is one of those beautiful skates for the Nor’easters, but in the old girl was being exploited and had pening in our own Maine communi- sports that seem to only happen every Open Juvenile level. Her skating career engaged in commercial sex acts. ties with alarming frequency… and four years, but only a naïve person began when she was four, and she has The victim fled when told she requires of us to open our minds to would think that’s true. Skating is a invested a lot of time since. Kusturin might be sold to a pimp in Boston the possibility that those engaged in time-consuming sport that takes years balances private coaching lessons in for $30,000. Dias allegedly told the ‘prostitution’ may very well be vic- to master. Bowdoin and Portland with team prac- victim the money would get Dias tims more than criminals.” Susan Greenwood and Cecilia tices in Falmouth. Kusturin are two competitive skaters In her earlier career, she competed who live in Gorham and know first- individually, but several years ago, she hand what it entails. They both are a and her other skating friends decided part of the “Nor’easters” synchronized to skate as a team and compete in syn- Real Estate Transfers November 2013 skating team based in Falmouth. The chro. “Skating with my best friends was so much fun that we decided to contin- Location Buyer Seller Price club has an Adult team and Open 44 Dunlap Road Barrett, Jessica Berry, Arthur $130,000 Juvenile team that compete from ue to skate as a team,” Kusturin said. 173 Harding Bridge Road Boertien, Rhonda Sam Strumph Builders, LLC $330,450 August through February. The team has grown in skill, con- 21 Daisy Lane Cassie Construction, Inc. Holman Development Corp. $55,000 Synchronized skating is a branch fidence, and sportsmanship. Their 376 Sebago Lake Road Country Homes, LLC Anderson, Laurie $115,000 of figure skating where a group of hard work paid off after they placed 81 North Gorham Road Day, Marcy Wing, Louise & Vicki $168,000 eight to twenty skaters skate as a eighth out of 28 teams this past year at 356 New Portland Road Desrochers, Steven Nightingale, Alfred $155,000 team to music on the ice. “Synchro,” the Eastern Sectional Competition in 61 Barstow Road Donovan, Donald Thorpe, William $321,000 as the athletes call it, involves quick Pennsylvania. 36 Longmeadow Drive Flannery, H. Roger Babino, Patricia & David $255,000 footwork and moves that must be The Nor’easters teams are each 4 Halter Lane James, Philip Burrell, Carol $349,900 executed with precision in the exact other’s biggest fans. The adult team is 264 County Road John Peters LLC Temm, Ralph $30,000 same manner but appear effortless at extremely supportive of its younger 22 Mallard Drive Knight, Jason Trief, Andrew $452,000 the same time. As Greenwood put it, counterparts and loves getting cheered 160 Ichabod Lane Extension Leeper, Shaun Gilbert Homes, Inc. $312,450 39 Solomon Drive Longe, Heather Taber, Thomas $246,000 “A good synchro performance should on at competitions. A success for one 12 Sally Drive Nault, Michael & Andrea Shaw, James $265,000 look easy--but behind that are hours team is celebrated by the whole club. 33 Lovers Lane Nichols, Daniel Coppola, Robert $377,500 and hours of practice to get the team The sport is demanding, but the 103 Gateway Commons Drive Slack, Donna Flewelling, Florence $289,000 skating as a unit.” team aspect keeps such a meticu- 32 College Avenue Smeltzer, Paula Parker, Paulette $258,000 Greenwood has been skating for lous sport fun. Mastering challeng- 6 Hickory Lane Taiani, Jennifer Nault, Michael & Andrea $243,950 twenty years since she first took ing techniques and working hard weekly “learn-to-skate” lessons at the at long practices adds up to greater Portland Ice Arena. After 17 years of rewards at competitions. In the future, working on her skills, a co-worker dis- Greenwood and Kusturin will continue covered her hidden talent and recruit- skating and look forward to improving ed her to join the Nor’easters. as a team and individually.

6 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | March 27, 2014 GHS Winter Sports Awards GHS Produces Two More

Compiled By Jeff Pike Rexrode-All-Defensive Team Sports Editor Girls’ Ice Hockey: Charlotte Smith-2nd Team; Two-Sport Athletes Maddy Hamblen-Honorable Mention SMAA All-Academic Seniors Boys’ Basketball: Sam Kilborn-3rd Team; Nick By Emily DeLuca Her schedule, unlike Swiatek’s, was Girls’ Indoor Track: Karen Knight, Kelsey Thibeault-Honorable Mention High School Intern much more unpredictable. Mitchell, Carmen Ndayisaba, Hannah Southard, Boys’ Skiing: Nate Roberts; Joe Moutinho Some days, she would have two prac- Jacqueline Turner, Laura Turner As previously reported in the Gorham tices, other days she would have to miss Girls’ Ice Hockey: Meghan Cushing, Maddy Times, Hannah Southard, a senior at GHS, one or the other. However, Letourneau Hamblen, Narissa Kourinos, Hannah Southard Team Ram Awards is one of the few athletes to play two made up those missed swim practices by Girls’ Skiing: Emma Christakis-Most Valuable Girls’ Basketball: Emily Deluca, Jessica sports in a season. As it turns out, there going to the pool at St. Joseph’s College Skier; Alyda Twilley-Coach’s Award Rexrode are two more student-athletes—Sophia on many occasions. Boys’ Skiing: Nate Roberts-Most Valuable Skier; Swiatek and Logan Letourneau—who Boys’ Indoor Track: Thomas Bradshaw She is able to make this all work by Grant Hamblen-Coach’s Award also play two sports in a single season. Boys’ Basketball: Corey Nadeau properly managing her time: planning Girls Ice Hockey: Charlotte Smith-Most Swiatek participated in both swim- out her week and using all of her study Boys’ Ice Hockey: Dylan Turner Valuable Player; Meghan Cushing- ming and track this winter season. Her halls at school. Letourneau says, “Playing Boys’ Swimming: Timothy Smith Sportsmanship Award; Maddy Hamblen-Most schedule was created with the help of two sports at once is incredibly tiring, Girls’ Swimming: Molly Dufour Dedicated Award her coaches: two days of track practice, and I never have time for anything else Girls’ Skiing: Nicole Brunet Girls’ Basketball: Emily Esposito-Most Valuable two days of swim practice, swim meets during the season, but it’s so much fun.” Player; Emily Deluca-Coach’s Award; Defensive on Fridays, and track meets on Saturdays. Being involved in two sports means SMAA All-Conference Jessica Rexrode-Player of the Year Although it was difficult at times, she that she enjoys the best of both Wrestling: Abraham Eaton-Honorable Mention Boys’ Basketball: Nick Thibeault-Most Valuable says, “I liked competing in both sports; worlds— immersing herself in the team Boys’ Ice Hockey: Justin Broy-1st Team, Goalie Player; Tyler Bernaiche-Most Improved Player; I love competitions.” Swiatek admits to aspect of hockey while individually of the Year; Shawn Sullivan-1st Team; Cody Elliott-Coach’s Award; Nick Greatorex-Best excelling more in track and field, having pushing herself in swimming with the competed since sixth grade, and it is her Dylan Turner-1st Team; Jared Wood-3rd Defensive Player; Billy Ruby-Rookie Award; encouragements of her teammates. primary sport. She was the SMAA Indoor Team; Andrew Schmidt-3rd Team; Tucker Nick Thibeault-Ram Pride Award In her first season, Letourneau Track & Field Pole Vault Champion in earned a varsity letter for hockey and Buteau-Honorable Mention; Carter Landry- Boys’ Indoor Track: Jon Gray-Most Valuable 2013 and 2014 as well as the outdoor scored her first goal against Portland. All-Rookie Team. Head Coach Jon Portwine- Athlete; Branden Kuusela-Most Improved champion in 2013. She was a member of the top swim- Coach of the Year Athlete; Travis Grant-Coach’s Award Swiatek hopes to take the outdoor ming medley relay team at GHS and Cheerleading: Savoy Boyd-1st Team; Erika Girls’ Indoor Track: Sophia Swiatek- championship again this year to end her shaved two and a half seconds off her Dvilinski-1st Team; Ashley Aceto-2nd Team; Outstanding Performer, Field Events; Jackie high school career. She is also the cur- 100 freestyle race time at the South Kaylee Boyd-2nd Team; Julia Smith-2nd Team; Turner-Outstanding Performer, Track Events; rent Indoor Track & Field shot put state Southwestern Championships. Megan Yaskula-2nd Team; Caroline Smith, Hannah Southard-Senior Leader Award champion after throwing 34’ 4 3/4”. It is certain that athletics will help in Honorable Mention Boys’ Swimming: Timmer Sposato-Most In swimming, she qualified for states their future endeavors for both Swiatek Boys’ Indoor Track: Jon Gray-2nd team senior Valuable Swimmer; Andrew Eaton-Most in the 50 freestyle, and her relay team and Letourneau. As for Swiatek, she 800; Dylan Truong-3rd team pole vault; Branden Improved Swimmer; Tyler Goodwin- placed second at the South Southwestern enjoys the amount of physical demand Kuusela-3rd team junior 55 hurdles, triple jump; Coach’s Award Championships. associated with playing two sports, Emerson Fox-2nd team junior long jump Girls’ Swimming: Ashley Clark-Most Valuable Letourneau, a junior at GHS, is given that she hopes to be a member of Boys’ Swimming: Tim Smith-50 freestyle, 100 Swimmer; Narissa Libby-Most Improved also a part of the same swimming a S.W.A.T. team when she gets older. freestyle, 200 medley relay, 200 freestyle relay; Swimmer; Blanca Monsen-Coach’s Award team as Swiatek along with being a Letourneau plans to go to medical Timmer Sposato-200 freestyle Cheerleading: Meghan Yaskula-Most Improved member of the combined Gorham- school in Holland while most likely con- Girls’ Indoor Track: Sophia Swiatek-1st team Cheerleader; Caroline Smith-Outstanding Bonny Eagle girls’ ice hockey team. tinuing to play hockey. pole vault; Kristin Benson-3rd team senior 200; Rookie; Julia Smith-Coach’s Award Jackie Turner-3rd team 600 Boys’ Ice Hockey: Justin Broy-Most Valuable Girls’ Basketball: Emily Esposito-1st Team, All- Player; Andrew Schmidt-Most Improved Player; Rookie Team; Abby Hamilton-2nd Team; Jessica Dylan Turner-Coach’s Award sports Etc. GHS Athletics Sports Hall of Fame Calls the Costello Sports Complex in Gorham for Nominees: GHS will hold an induction from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The fee is ceremony for the Gorham Athletics Hall of $50 per athlete and $45 per sibling or Fame June 20th at GHS. The nominating teammate. To register, visit www.south- committee is currently accepting nomina- ernmainehuskies.com/fanZone/clinics. tions. FMI, visit www.goghs.org/athlet- ics2.html.

Gorham Plays Host to Maine Pinball Championship: Gorham’s John Reuter, who has close to 100 pinball machines in his home, hosted the Maine State Pinball Championship February 8th. 16 partici- pants from all over New England—who qualified at other events during the past 12 months—competed, and the winner was Michael Haycock of Windham. He won $100 and will compete in the Flipper Farm Store is Pinball Association World Championship in Denver in May. Matt Lodgek of Gorham OPEN placed second. Farm Fresh Eggs $4 Gorham Grad Captains Second Track Pork Sausage Team: Jake Willis (GHS ‘10) was named as an Ithaca College (New York) men's Artisan Regional Cheeses outdoor track and field team captain. Open Tuesdays - Saturdays Willis also served as captain during the indoor track season. 12 to 6 207.239.0442 USM Host Softball Clinic: On March 236 Sebago Lake Road, Gorham 30th, the USM softball team will conduct www.plowsharesmaine.com a softball clinic for players age 8-14 at

March 27, 2014 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 7 SPORTS Gorham Rec Crowns 5th/6th Grade Boys’ and Girls’ Champs

Courtesy Photo Photo credit Al Evans Orlando won the Gorham Rec girls’ 5th/6th grade basketball championship by narrowly New York won the Gorham Rec boys’ 5th/6th grade basketball championship by defeating escaping with a 20-19 win over Boston in nail-biter game. Olivia Michaud and Madigan Miami, 26-23. New York’s Grant Nadeau led all scorers with 15 points while Bode Meader Thibodeau combined for 12 of Boston’s points while Kiana Tracey of Orlando led all scorers led Miami with 12 points. Playing for New York and shown above, from left to right, front with eight points. Playing for Orlando and pictured above, from left to right, front row: Devyn row: Ryan Coyne, Hunter Evans, Anthony Dugan, Zen Duplisea and Tommy Ruby. Back row Harrington, Molly Murray, Gracie Forgues, Alison Walker, Madi Tyron and Tatyanna Biamby. Coach Ruby, Gavin Valente, Bryce Gurney, Grant Nadeau, Henri Kuntz and Coach Tukey. Back row: Kiana Tracey, Coach Walker and Emma Owens.

State Free-Throw school notes The Gorham Fire Department was called to Gorham Middle School on Friday, March 14 Champion when one of the heat pumps used to heat and cool the building had seized, over heated and caught fire. The unit has since been replaced. Gorham's Ian Luciano won the boys' nine- year-old division of the Knights of Columbus Register now for these exciting outdoor courses available this spring at Gorham Adult State Championship Free Throw competi- Education: Get Hooked on Fly Fishing and Introduction to Recreational Kayaking. tion March 8th at Old Town High School. FMI, visit www.gorham.maineadulted.org or call 222-1095. Luciano won the title by sinking 19 out of 25 free throws. To qualify for the state finals, Save the date! Great Falls Family Fun and Wellness Night, Friday, April 4, 6-7:30 p.m. he previously won a local competition in Join us as we promote healthy living and fun. With a focus on wellness, families can experi- Gorham as well as a district competition. ence different forms of movement including DDR, Jukado, Take Time, Brain Gym and dance. A story walk will be set up to feature the book “Scoot,” written by local author Cathryn Falwell. The obstacle course and giant blow up slide will be back by popular demand. Many organiza- tions will be sharing health, safety and wellness information. Officer Sanborn (Bike Safety), the Goaltender of Gorham School Nutrition Program (Healthy Snacks), and The Gorham Fire Department are just a few of the guests. Admission is free for all to attend, and an oatmeal packet donation to the the Year Walkerwood Elementary School in Jamaica would be greatly appreciated.

Courtesy photo

Courtesy photo

GHS senior Justin Broy was named West- ern Maine Class B Goaltender of the Year while leading the Rams to the Western Maine Class B Championship. Broy finished the season with a 12-3 record with three shutouts, a 93.2 save percentage and a goals-per-game-against average of 1.31.

8 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | March 27, 2014 SCHOOL MARCH 12, 2014 “The Wizard of Oz” Comes to Gorham School Committee Gorham High School By Robin Somes that budget was 84 cents, or a 7.47% increase in the mil rate. In addition WHAT: "The Wizard of Oz" The School Committee and view- to the extra ED 279, Town Manager WHO: Gorham High School Drama Dept. ers watching the March meeting David Cole notified Sharp that budget- were treated to three songs from the ing, including the town budget, would WHEN: March 28-30 and upcoming Gorham High School pro- be based on a valuation figure of some April 4-6 duction of “The Wizard of Oz.” The $12 million, double the amount of the WHERE: Gorham High School talented cast members performed earlier town valuation. These two fac- 41 Morrill Avenue “The Merry Old Land of Oz,” “The Tin tors subsequently reduce the mil rate COST: $10 Adults, $6 Students & Seniors Man Song,” and “Over the Rainbow” to 29 cents or 2.61%. However, Sharp (65 and older) and conveyed that this was not just cautioned, “These figures are not set an ordinary school musical, but a in stone and they won’t be until the special tribute to the original 1939 state votes its state budget because By Michael Lortie classic that has been a beloved piece that’s where our General Purpose Aid Great Falls of Americana for generations. For comes from.” According to Sharp, the more information on the production, Department of Education and Maine Gorham High School (GHS) will see “The Wizard of Oz’ Comes to Department of Health and Human present “The Wizard of Oz” on Gorham” on page one. Services need to identify $9.4 million Friday, March 28 through Sunday, During his monthly report, which means there will most likely March 30 and Friday, April 4 through Superintendent Ted Sharp reported be a curtailment affecting the amount Sunday, April 6. This is the RSC ver- that the School District received of funding for schools. “The 29 cents sion, originally developed by the an additional ED 279, the General Photo courtesy of Sentimento Photography and 2.61% will more than likely move Royal Shakespearean Company, Purpose Aid to local schools from one way or the other, hopefully only which is closest to the beloved Bailey Daigle, a junior at GHS, performs as the state, noting that this was the slightly … Nevertheless, it’s a far bet- movie of our childhood. a snowflake dancer. second iteration. Sharp pointed out ter situation than when we began Bruce Avery, who has directed the there would most likely be a third and this process.” spring musical at GHS for the last volunteered countless hours building perhaps a fourth ED 279, cautioning In other business, the School seven years, directs “The Wizard of the elaborate set with wood donated that the Legislature still must approve Committee voted 7-0 to approve Oz”. Avery has also directed many by Hillside Lumber. the state budget, which then must be student representation on the shows at The School House Center Over sixty students are involved signed by the Governor, and may be Committee. This will afford student for the Performing Arts, including in this production, either on stage or many weeks from now. access to the Committee decision- “Music Man,” “Guys and Dolls,” and behind the scenes. In addition, there The additional ED 279 proved favor- making process and entail the selec- “Oklahoma!” Matt Murray, a music are thirteen younger Gorham students able for the FY15 school budget, and tion of one junior and one senior from and vocal teacher at GHS, is the who have joined the cast to provide later in the meeting, when an update Gorham High School through a formal music director and Deb Lombard is some of the varied heights needed for to the proposed budget was discussed, application process. Throughout a the choreographer. the show. Finance Officer Hollis Cobb reviewed two-term period, the two student The cast and crew have been for- The music, dance and acting are the resulting changes, all of which representatives will attend Committee tunate to receive help from so many high quality. The kids have worked so concerned the revenue portion of meetings in a non-voting capacity parents and students during the plan- hard, the sets are amazing and the cos- the budget proposal released at last and take part in discussions, with the ning process. They have spent hours tumes are incredible. It will truly be a month’s School Committee meet- expectation that they will report back sewing, gluing, building, painting memorable show for the whole family ing. Sharp explained that included in to the student body. and glittering. It is, by far, the most to enjoy! challenging and expensive show that Friday and Saturday shows start at GHS has ever produced, with over 7:30 p.m. and Sunday shows start at two hundred costumes, sixteen pro- 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults Robotics Team Headed to Pine duction numbers and fourteen sets. and $6 for students and seniors age 65 Kevin Hawkes, a local children’s book and older. Tickets can be reserved for Tree District Competition illustrator, has designed and painted any performance by calling 839-5754, many of the sets. David Johnston has and will also be sold at the door.

Falmouth team meets weekly at will improve their driving speed, IDEXX Laboratories, Lanco Assembly ball handling, and data flow from Systems, Fairchild Semiconductor, as the robot to the drive team so they well as Falmouth and Gorham High will be able to make more distinct Schools to build the robot. decisions. He said, “This year … was At competitions, they play with an one of our most successful seasons. alliance of three robots versus anoth- Our mentors worked with individu- er three robots. Each set of three als and groups of students, taking work together to get points and each student from their starting win as a group. Each robot plays 12 point and helping them grow dur- qualifying matches at a district event, ing the six build period and beyond. which is no small feat. The matches While it is nice to win and perform are a full two-day event that require well, what their involvement with hours of focus, thinking, and team- the team does to and for each stu- work. Members have to be prepared dent is a much more important mea- Photo credit Team 172 Northern Force FIRST Robotics Team 172 Group Photo to spend at least nine hours each day sure of success than another trophy at competition. in a display case.” FIRST Robotics, which stands for This year, points rewarded at each Their next competition is the Megan Bennett “For Inspiration and Recognition of of the district events are combined, Pine Tree District Event at the and Emily Lewis Science and Technology,” is a nation- which is a major change. In the Androscoggin Bank Colisée in GHS Interns al organization founded by Dean past a team just had to win regional Lewiston, ME on April 4th and 5th. At the beginning of March, FIRST Kamen in 1992. Each year, a new event or receive certain awards to Robotics Team 172, a team of 55 game is announced simultaneously to be qualified for worlds. The total students from Gorham and Falmouth all teams. They then have six weeks accumulated points determine if they TO SEE THEIR ROBOT IN ACTION, High Schools, competed in the to build their robot. There are many qualify for the New England District THE TEAM MEMBERS, AND MORE Granite State District Event in Nashua, rules and regulations to the games Championship. NH, making eighth seed team out of that ensure the competition is fair. John Kraljic, a technical engi- INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT 39 while advancing into the semi- Players must take all of these regula- neering teacher at Falmouth High HTTP://WWW.NORTHERNFORCE. finals. They were awarded the Quality tions into consideration and collec- School, and a coach of the team, Award for machine robustness in con- tively come up with a plan before hopes that between now and the ORG/WORDPRESS/. cept as well as fabrication. even starting to build. The Gorham/ Pine Tree District competition they

March 27, 2014 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 9 17TH ANNUAL GORHAM MARKETPLACE FREE Rick Charette Concert THINGS TO DO 2:00 p.m. AT GORHAM Saturday, March 29 MARKETPLACE 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 2014! USM Costello Field House

Watch Moody's deploy an airbag

Eat! Eat! Eat! Win money! Get a massage! Pet a dog Open a bank account Get Investment Advice Watch local dancers perform Get tness advice Bounce! Bounce! Bounce! Collect freebies Win vendor prizes Play Minute to Win It! Learn About Robotics Catch up with friends! Play Laser Tag Buy Girl Scout cookies

JOIN US FOR A DAY OF FUN!

10 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | March 27, 2014 Gorham Country Club — A Public Golf Course — Come see us at the 2014 Marketplace 207-839-3490 93 McLellan Road Gorham, ME 04038 www.gorhamcountryclub.com A Unique Golfing Experience Unlike any Course in Greater Portland

Doshu Allan Viernes Stop by our booth at Shihan Jennifer Viernes Gorham Marketplace 821 Main Street, Westbrook on Saturday,th! March 29 207.854.9408

The Greater Portland School of Jukado’s demonstration will be at 11:30am and the first 50 kids to stop by receive a Ninja Sword.

Come Visit Us at the Gorham Marketplace— Saturday, March 29th from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!

Like us on Facebook! 799-8226 839-5860 185 Ocean St. 699-4111 94 Main St., Gorham South Portland 1041 Brighton Ave., Portland www.mainephysicaltherapy.com

March 27, 2014 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 11 SCHOOL Cheverus High School See you at the Gorham Marketplace... First Semester Honor Roll 2013-2014 Grade 9 - High Honors Randy Dyer Nina Greenwood Personal Finance Coach Abigail Longstaff [email protected] www.mainefinancialfitness.com Grade 9 - Honors Erin Arey 22 Brackett Road Gorham, ME 04038 Katelyn Gendron 207-749-7325 Get your money into shape William Hepler Fitness Financial William Reidy Katherine-Helene Sullivan

Grade 10 - Honors Emily Duff Aidan Whitis Times Grade 11 - Honors Thomas Lawson See the Difference

Grade 12 - High Honors Did you know that “Glaucoma is the sneak thief of sight?” Will be at the Sarah MacLeod Get your FREE Glaucoma Screenings from Maine Optometry at Marketplace on Sat. March 29th Marketplace— Grade 12 - Honors Alexander Barris Meet and greet Dr. Andre Achenbach James Biegel from Maine Optometry - Gorham Damian Smith Protect your Eyes from the Sunburn! Choose from a variety Stop by and Joseph Smith of sunglasses for sale (including Oakley). Alexandra Walker say hello! MAINEOPTOMETRY.COM Dancer Wins Gorham’s Got Talent

Gorham Middle School

The Fourth Annual Gorham’s Got Talent was held on March 7 at Gorham Middle School to a sold-out crowd. Photo credit Michelle Firmin Over one hun- Maddie Firmin took dred acts audi- first place honors at tioned for this Gorham’s Got Talent event and twen- show. ty-four acts got into the show. Dancer Maddie Firmin received first place with her performance of a ballet- inspired modern dance. A dancer has taken this event three out of the four years. Second place went to Jordanne Mercier who performed a self-written song on her guitar. Third place went to Isaac Martel who performed a haunting vocal performance with piano. Fourth place went to “Mad and Dad,” a father/ daughter duo that performed a country song with vocals and guitar. Fifth place went to Lila Lovley who performed a modern dance. Judges included Kyle Bailey, Hanna Lynn O’Leary Randi Burnell John Marquis Keith Nicely Phil Rowe Flewelling, Diane Manzi, and Jennifer Manzi-Mcleod. Jeffrey Carpenter, who produces and directs the show, said it’s getting more difficult to limit the number of acts included in the show. “The performing arts are alive and well in the area,” he said. “There is a strong pool of talent.” Christy Arnett Clare Sims Steve Pomelow Craig Nicely This event is a fundraiser for the Gorham School district’s Odyssey of the Mind program under the leadership of Diane Knott.

12 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | March 27, 2014 Saturday, March 29th at USM What's Happening at the 17th Annual Gorham Marketplace?

3. You like to be entertained JULY 7-AUGUST 1 By Corinne Altham Summer Arts Program Staff Writer Singing, dancing, robotics, martial

arts, laser tag…the list of entertain- On Saturday, March 29th from 10 ment over the years has been and FMI on all our a.m. to 3 p.m. Gorham will hold its rich and varied as the people of Programs, Registration REGISTRATIONST annual Gorham Marketplace in the Gorham. This year promises to con- & Payment Options OPENS APRIL 1 field house of USM. There are many tinue the tradition; musical perfor- Please Visit Sign up for 4 weeks of camps by May 1st reasons Gorham loves this annual mances include the Gorham Middle www.gorhamartsalliance.org and receive a 10% discount* event, but here are five reasons to love School chorus, The Gorham School

*discount is per student the Gorham Marketplace: of Music and Rick Charette. And no Marketplace would be complete 5. It’s still cold and you have kids. without a hosted game show. Will The Gorham Marketplace is a great you be a contestant this year on place to bring the kids. Free bounce Gorham Minute to Win It? Family Law house rides, craft tables, carnival games • Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights and candy prizes combine to create a 2. You like to eat • Civil Litigation • Judicial & Administrative Appeals vortex of joy for children in town. This In a perfect world, you could walk year the Rick Charette, Maine kid music from GHOP to the Gorham Grind with- rockstar, hits the stage in the afternoon Anne Schools’ family law out crossing the street. At Marketplace, practice focuses on DOUGLAS MCDANIEL following a morning of fun and educa- you can! Each year local restaurants set parental rights, adoption, CAMPO & SCHOOLS tional presentations from the police, up mobile units selling snacks and lunch post judgment modification the fire department and Moody’s so you can try an old favorite or take a Westbrook | 591-5747 | douglasmcdaniel.com Anne Schools and divorce. Collision Centers. taste of something brand new. This year’s special? Vendor food trucks will drive 4. You like to support local business. right into the field house to set up shop. With wall-to-wall booths, the It’s a mini Gorham food court. Fun! Gorham Marketplace is a wonder- ful opportunity to connect with the 1. You love Gorham faces and names of the small business Lots of towns have business owners in our small but vibrant town. expos like this one, but Gorham This year over 70 local business and Marketplace fosters a special sense community organizations will be rep- of community and town pride. As resented. Chat up your breed with the snow melts and we climb out the local pet business owner then of our winter dugouts, Marketplace cross the aisle to talk insurance. Drop gives us an opportunity to say hello your name in jar after jar for prize to our neighbors, check in with our drawings while you admire the handi- favorite local businesses and build work of local craft and trades people. the connections that make our little Marketplace is the epicenter of the village a home like no other. Check Gorham buy local movement and out the official schedule for show offers opportunities to meet and greet times, vendor listings and more the people behind the counters. information.

Chef Andrew Whitcomb Continued from Page 4

read everything I could get my hands on and compare sometimes up to 100 recipes to find subtle nuances.

GT: How long have you been work- ing in the city? AW: I moved to NYC about two years ago. I have a relentless nothing-to-lose Gorham Man Wins Chamber of attitude, and am willing to work any- where in the kitchen just to learn a bit more. I taught myself to bake bread, Commerce Volunteer of the Year make ice cream, butcher whole ani- Photo credit Taylor Whitcomb mals, and perfectly cook vegetables. At AW: I usually make handmade pasta By Gorham Times Staff membership and the greatest effort Colonie, we salt cure, dry, smoke, pick- and some vegetables. It’s super cheap At the Portland Regional Chamber throughout the le, ferment, make vinegar, jams, jellies and easy to make. of Commerce Celebration Luncheon winning organiza- and preserves. My end goal is to have held March 20, Darryl Wright of tion to expand a larder fully stocked, so come winter, GT: What should every young per- Gorham was the recipient of the membership. we have very little to buy. son know how to cook without a Chamber’s 2014 Volunteer of the Year Wright is vice recipe to follow? Award. The award is presented to an president at GT: Do you specialize in cooking a AW: Recipes are meant to be guide- individual member of a Community People’s United certain type of food? lines, not strict formulas. I think every- Photo credit Sherrie Benner Chamber who has made extraordinary Bank, with over AW: I enjoy cooking vegetables the one should be able to properly roast a volunteer contributions to the growth 15 years of expe- most. Cooking vegetables takes incred- chicken. A little garlic and thyme and and success of their organization. rience in the banking and financial ible amount of skill. They are either slow roast at 325 degrees for a couple Wright is a member of the Westbrook- industry. Committed to community, cooked properly or not – there’s no hours until the skin is crispy--you can’t Gorham Community Chamber he has served on the Westbrook hiding under a sauce or garniture. go wrong. (WGCC) and has been instrumental, Together Days Committee, Director in the past year, in achieving a 20% of the Gorham Founder’s Festival, and GT: What are your long-range plans? GT: Any chance we’ll see you on growth in WGCC membership. As serves as vice chair on the Gorham AW: Eventually, I’d like to open my Top Chef or Master Chef in the near members of the WGCC, Westbrook School Committee. He resides in own place somewhere in New England future? and Gorham Businesses are auto- Gorham with his wife and two daugh- celebrating true New England fare. I AW: Being on TV doesn’t really inter- matically part of the Portland Regional ters. Wright believes the region’s have also been working on a book. est me, but I have been approached to Chamber of Commerce. The WGCC business community – is a stronger, do Ted Talks [a nonprofit devoted to was also recognized with the Growth better place because of chamber GT: What are some of your go-to spreading ideas in the form of short, Champion Award based on the great- members’ commitment, contribu- meals when trying to make a good first powerful talks] and radio interviews in est annual percentage of growth in tions, and accomplishments. impression? the near future.

March 27, 2014 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 13 Real Estate Professionals

NEW LISTING SOLD

Maryanne Bear Julie Chandler

S. PORTLAND $199,000 - Ideal GORHAM $24,900 - 1974 3 BR mobile GORHAM $268,500 - Brand new 3 BR, STANDISH $259,800 - Charming 3 location for this 3 BR, 1 BA home w/ located in Patio Park. Includes a glass en- 1.5 BA Colonial w/farmers porch & 2 car BR, 1 BA Colonial in the Steep Falls area hdwd floors. Spacious yard w/room to closed sunroom, storage shed & corner lot. garage. Excellent Village lot w/public water with many upgrades. Landscaped yard w/ add garage. & sewer. deck & patio.

Mike Griffin Jane Mason UNDER NEW CONTRACT LISTING

Jeff Mason Peter Mason BUXTON $79,900 - 1.25 acre lot in STANDISH $194,900 - Remarkable BUXTON $185,900 - 3 BR Cape on BUXTON $59,500 - Start building Groveville section of Buxton w/frontage 4 BR/1 BA home nicely updated w/ 4.79 acs. Sunny kit w/new tiled flr & appli- immediately or move your mobile home on two roads. Dug well & large barn on new gourmet kitchen. 2 car garage & in ances. LR w/bamboo flr & w/s hook-up. here w/septic design & bldg permit, site. ground pool. Freshly painted! survey & power already onsite.

NEW SOLD LISTING Becky Gallant Mike Rand Realtors® Helping You Buy or Sell Real LIMINGTON $204,900 - Brand new WINDHAM $204,900 - Well main- WESTBROOK $176,500 - Need GORHAM $34,900 - Spacious 1999 Estate! 3 BR, 2.5 BA home on 1.5 acs. Sunny tained 2 BR Ranch features sunny kit/ space? Church bldg w/multiple rooms 3 BR, 2 BA mobile in Patio Park. Of- Paul Farley open concept w/hdwd & tile floors, 1st dining area, LR fireplace. 2 car gar & located next to Riverbank park. Zoning fers applianced oak kitchen, central air floor laundry. large barn. Great location. allows for mixed uses. & more.

39 Main Street www.pogorealty.com Gorham (207) 839-3300

Helping friends and neighbors Willis in Real Estate for over 30 years. Real Estate Paul and Better than new! This lovely 3 BR Jan Willis NEW LISTING Cape Cod offers an open, sunny floor plan, excellent flooring, WESTBROOK fenced in yard and quiet, dead- end street. Absolutely in move in condition $214,000

Willis Real Estate 347E Main St. Gorham • 839-3390 • [email protected] www.paulandjanwillis.com

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated Pleasant River Properties Inc. WHY Office 207.892.0900 PAY 46 Lotts Drive MORE Windham, Me 04062 COMMISSION?

Full BUYER & SELLERS REALTY Service for as E. LEONARD SCOTT Steven Forrest Hamblen low as Broker CRS, GRI, ABR, E-PRO, SRES Broker/Sales 1.9% Bus. (207) 781-2856 Cell 615.400.4818 170 US Route #1 Fax: (207) 781-4359 Call for more Falmouth, ME 04105 Home: (207) 839-8152 [email protected] information www.mainemls.com Email [email protected]

14 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | March 27, 2014 SCHOOL Going Bald for Cancer Research National Read Aloud Day

Photo credit Becky Fortier Carrie Sturgis, a second grade teacher at Great Falls, read to her students to celebrate National Read Aloud Day on March 5. Celebrating Seuss

Photo credit Roni Bretton

Eleven students from Gorham participated in a head-shaving and hair-cutting event on March 12 to raise money for St. Baldrick’s, a foundation that provides grants for childhood cancer research. For the last five years, Jordan Bretton has participated in the fundraiser, rallying more and more of his friends each year to also participate in the event. These ten baldies, along with Jordon’s younger sister, Amber, who cut and donated six inches of her hair, are proud of their efforts, raising over $9,000 this year alone and over $30,000 in the past five years. Sending a message that it is okay to look different are (bottom row) Amber Bretton; (first row); Noah Jalbert, Joey Hansen, Jordan Bretton, Jacob Polchies; (back row); Kyle Landry, Nick Batchelder, Josh Ball, Ryan Reno, Zachary Beaumont and Colby Bedell. Haircuts were courtesy of Melissa Feeney and Charlie St. Pierre from Buster’s Barber Shop.

FMI OR TO DONATE, VISIT WWW.STBALDRICKS.ORG AND SEARCH BY LAST NAME.

Northern Stars Planetarium Photo credit Frank Defrancesco Mary Patterson and Becky Fortier, of Great Falls, dress the part to celebrate Read Across Comes to Gorham America Day, also known as Dr. Seuss’s birthday.

By Laure' McKeen sky and also showed what they looked Narragansett like from the viewpoint of space probes. The program ended with a scale model Third grade classrooms from demonstration of the size of planets in Narragansett, Village and Great Falls the solar system. Students were especial- Schools, attended a presentation spon- ly impressed with the latest photos from sored by Northern Stars Planetarium the Curiosity Rover on Mars. on February 4. Northern Stars, located Mrs. Burns class traveled to the in Fairfield, travels with an inflatable, planetarium later in the morning portable planetarium that can seat where they watched a program called three classes inside its “bubble” dome. “Volcano!” that looked at the differ- This year the planetarium was set up at ent types of volcanoes using Mount Robie Gym. St. Helens and Hawaiian volcanoes Mrs. McKeen’s class watched a pre- as examples. They also learned about sentation titled “Exploring Our Solar continental drift, plates and earth- System.” Students enjoyed exploring the quakes. The presentation ended with planets and “dwarf planets.” The planets a search of the solar system for volca- were seen as if they were in the night noes on other worlds.

Keith Nicely 352 Main Street, Gorham, ME 04038

207.650.2832 [email protected] www.keithnicely.com Real Estate Done Nicely

March 27, 2014 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 15 Community Business Directory ACCOUNTING HEALTH & WELLNESS PRESCHOOL

Permanent Hair Removal Safe • Gentle • Affordable

Free consultation Denise Kelley Perkins Electrologist 32 Harding Rd., Gorham 839-5731 CONSTRUCTION PET GROOMING

CBT, EMDR and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (207) 671-9606 Individual and Family Therapy [email protected] 103 Harding Bridge Rd • Gorham, ME 04038 Most private insurances, Medicare and MaineCare accepted

DENTISTS PLUMBING & HEATING

Mark D. Kaplan Licensed Denturist Audiology Services and Hearing Aids Specializing in Dentures, Shannon Phinney Dowdle, Audiologist Repairs and Relines Making home visits Denture home care 347 Main St., Suite 1A • Gorham, Maine 04038 Gorham, Maine with a gentle and 839-8400 • www.villagehearing.com 207-839-2008 personalized touch.

[email protected] | www.americandenturist.com

Now Welcoming New Patients RETAIL

Tinsel Bright Trading Co. 2 Main Street, Gorham Village OPEN FOR SEASON, SATURDAY, APRIL 5TH Hours: Wed - Mon 207-839-4852 11-6 Weekdays www.tinselbright.com 11-4 Weekends Like us on Facebook FINANCIAL SERVICES Closed Tuesdays Follow us on Pinterest LANDSCAPING PAPER GOODS WEDDING GIFTS HOME DÉCOR FINE SOAPS LOTIONS PERFUMES Randy O’Brien General Contracting 30 YEARS OF SERVICE WELL DRILLING 839-6655 • Landscaping • Septic Repair & Cleaning • Excavating • Wet Basement Repair • Remodeling • Foundations & Slabs • Loam & Compost • Lawn Installation & Delivery Maintenance FUNERAL HOME

Screened Loam & Reclaim Delivered or Loaded 839-7955 SHOP LOCAL www.shawearthworks.com

16 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | March 27, 2014 COMMUNITY DEAN’S LIST USM NOTES Molly Aube (GHS ’11), University of New England, Nursing An Evening of Chamber Music for Winds and Strings will be held on Friday, Mar. Solange Carpenter (GHS ’10), Lasell College, Fashion Design and Production 28, 8 p.m. at Corthell Concert Hall, Gorham campus. $15/$10/$5. FMI, 780-5555. Taylor Hansen (GHS ’12), Lasell College, Communications Daniel Holmes (GHS ’13), Lasell College, Exercise Science USM Chamber Singers Spring Concert, conducted by Robert Russell, will be held Aaron LaPorte (GHS ’11), Lasell College, Marketing on Tuesday, Apr. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Williston-Immanuel Church, 156 High St., Allison Matthews (GHS ’11), Lafayette College Portland. $12 suggested donation at door. Marissa Patten-Harris (GHS ’10), Dental Hygiene Julie Smith, Saint Anselm College, Criminal Justice USM Youth Ensembles Spring Instrumental Concert begins at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Apr. 10 at the Merrill Auditorium, Portland. $8/$5 at door. Open seating. OF INTEREST ON-GOING EVENTS Nicolas Reynolds (GHS ’10), a senior at Emerson College, has been selected for Induction into Emerson College’s Purple Key Leadership Society. A Film Production FREE tax preparation (for all ages) provided by the IRS and the AARP. Certified tax major, Reynolds was selected for his exceptional leadership and service, solid aca- aides will be at the Gorham Recreation Center, 75 South St. every Tuesday through demic achievement, and a commitment to civic engagement. April 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For appointment call 776-6316.

Michael Connolly, a St. Joseph’s College professor of history, will speak about “The The Lakes Region Senior Drop-In Center temporarily located at Sunset Ridge Golf Irish in Maine” at the North Gorham Public Library, 2 Standish Neck Road, Gorham Links, 771 Cumberland St, Westbrook, offers a variety of daily activities and drop-in on Thursday, Mar. 27 at 7 p.m. Author of They Changed Their Sky: The Irish in Maine, classes for seniors on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m. Stop Connolly is currently working on a historical novel of life in Portland at the turn of in for morning coffee or play pickleball, poker, bingo, miniature golf, shuffleboard or the twentieth century. FMI, 892-2572. cribbage. Join in on exercise, watch a movie or learn to knit. FMI, 892-5604 or email [email protected]. A Baked Bean Supper will be held on Saturday, Mar. 29 at Cressey Road United Methodist Church, Gorham. 5 p.m. & 6 p.m. seating. Proceeds to benefit Imagine No The Southern Maine Agency on Aging will hold office hours every Thursday from 9 Malaria initiative. $8pp. a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Gorham to help seniors with ques- tions regarding Medicare benefits, prescription drug programs, property tax and rent The Gorham Woman’s Club will host an Art Show Reception on Thursday, Apr. 10 at rebates and more. FMI, call SMAA at 396-6500. First Parish Congregational Church from 3 to 4 p.m. A Woman’s Club meeting dis- cussing Art Show and Youth Leadership will start at 1 p.m. Refreshments at 12:30. The Gorham Medical Closet located at the Municipal Center, 75 South St., is free All are welcome to attend. and available to Gorham residents in need of portable wheelchairs, hospital beds, shower seats, commodes, walkers, canes and more. FMI, call 839-4579, 839-3630 The West Gorham Union Church at 190 Ossipee Trail will host a Public Supper on or 839-3936. Saturday, Apr. 5 at 5 p.m. Beans, chicken pie, chop suey, casseroles and homemade pies will be served. $8/$3 under 12.

Gorham Marketplace 2014, a showcase of products and services available in the 5 Reasons to Love Gorham Marketplace Town of Gorham, will take place on Saturday, Mar. 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Costello Field House on USM’s Gorham campus. Food court, live demonstrations, entertainment, cash giveaways and more! Free Admission. 5 It’s still cold and you have kids.

A Happily Ever After Breakfast featuring princesses and other fairy tale characters will take place on Saturday, Mar. 29 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Gorham Middle School. 4 You like to support local business. Hosted by the GHS Dream Factory to raise money to grant dreams for chronically and critically ill children in Maine. $5pp/$20 family of five or more. FMI, 318-3639. 3 You like to be entertained Relay For Life, a program that raises money for cancer awareness, will take place from 6 p.m. on Friday, Apr. 11 until 6 a.m. on Saturday, Apr. 12 at the Costello 2 You like to eat Sports Complex, USM Field House. FMI, [email protected] or (800) 227-2345.

Redeemer Lutheran Church, 410 Main St. in Gorham will offer additional Wednesday 1 You love Gorham Services (Matins Prayers at 9 a.m., Musical Devotion at noon, 7 p.m. Evening Prayers) from March 2 to April 16. FMI, 839-7100.

The Board of Missions at First Parish Church in Gorham have made a commitment to support “Safe Passage,” a program that helps families who work in the large munici- pal dumps in Guatemala City. The committee learned about the program when Linda and Bruce Webb volunteered there for three months.

Dancers from the Dance Studio of Maine recently attended a West Coast Dance Explosion Convention and Competition in Boston. Students took classes, competed and auditioned for scholarships. Dancers Lindsey Nygren, Alyssa Libby, Madison Firmin, Bella Moulton and Jake Doolittle were awarded scholarships by the faculty. Scholarship Finalist included Grace Perron, Maggy Aube, Izzy Dyer, Nicole Labbe, Lauren Paquet, Maddie Poulin, Vanessa Verville, Sophie Gagne and Olivia Garand.

There will be a spaghetti dinner fundraiser to help send two siblings in the Thompson family who have achroma- topsia to a conference about the disorder. 100% of the donations will go toward sending them to the conference. April 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. Gorham Rec. Department. $7 adult/$5 kids.

Visit the Spire 29 booth at the Gorham Marketplace this Saturday 3/29 Spire29.com - 207-222-2068

Event Schedule Scarab… The Journey Experience Saturday 3/29 Comedian Tom Clark Saturday 4/12 Comedy on the Square Thursday 4/24 & 5/22

March 27, 2014 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 17 OFF THE PAGE Courtesy of the Gorham Police Department Non-Fiction Suggestions

By Jan Willis Isabel Wilkerson. This book is bet- ter if one can listen to it and read Because the previous Off the it because it is very long and it is Page column was focused on fic- easy to confuse some of the char- tion, it is only fair to examine some acters. The author follows three Cat and Me… and Fox Make Three? outstanding non-fiction books. If people who left the South for a bet- Middle Jam Road caller reported she and her cat had been non-fiction is difficult to read, con- ter life in the North during the Jim sider getting an audiobook to listen Crow years. Ida Mae moves from confronted on her deck by a fox. to while driving the car or working Mississippi to Chicago and is able Queen Street caller was advised to contact Caller, who refused to give her name, in the kitchen. to vote for Obama in her old age. police when suspicious activity was occur- reported someone with a suspended license Here are some recent favorites: George Starling travels from Florida ring, not after the fact. was driving. The Boys in the Boat: Nine to Harlem and Robert Foster from Americans and Their Epic Quest for Louisiana to California where he Student at Gorham High School was Officer went to College Avenue to look Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by later becomes the personal phy- summonsed for possession of tobacco for a person with an outstanding warrant. Daniel James Brown. Similar to the sician of Ray Charles. This well- products by a minor, possession of drug Person was taken into custody and trans- Horatio Alger stories of yesteryear, researched book describes both the paraphernalia and possession of a usable ported to jail. this book is the real deal. Boys with injustices suffered and the incred- amount of marijuana. virtually nothing growing up during ible strength shown by those who School Resource Officer Drown picked up the Great Depression, managing to overcame extreme prejudice and Gorham High School Substance Abuse a juvenile on Mercier Way and picked up a get themselves into the University moved forward. Counselor reported that someone had been juvenile and transported the child to school. of Washington, becoming part of The Death of Santini: The Story of threatening students via Facebook. the crew team, and eventually being a Father and His Son by Pat Conroy. Woman at the South Street park-and-ride chosen as the select eight-oar crew Most people have read the book or Officer observed an SUV traveling west on told officer she had had an argument with to represent the United States. In seen the movie called The Great Main Street with the license plate light out. her husband and had left the house to addition, the main character, Joe Santini starring Robert Duvall. Officer ran the plate and determined there cool off. Rantz, has a love story to envy. This Conroy has written a number of was a warrant out for the driver. book will be made into a movie. magical novels including The Prince Officer checked on a pedestrian walking to Read the book first! Favorite quo- of Tides, South of Broad, and Beach Officer responded to a domestic violence call Conant Street in Westbrook. Man was slight- tation – “Rowing is perhaps the Music. It is widely known that his at Halter Lane. ly intoxicated but was almost home. toughest of sports. Once the race novels are based on characters and starts, there are no time-outs, no incidents from his life in the South, substitutions. It calls upon the lim- but several of his non-fiction works its of human endurance. The coach read like novels. This one is his must therefore impart the secrets of “good-bye” to his father, Donald the special kind of endurance that Patrick Conroy, a Marine fighter comes from mind, heart, and body.” pilot who was both loved and hated George Yeoman Pocock by his son. According to Pat Conroy, The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic “In families there are no crimes Story of America’s Great Migration by beyond forgiveness.” Village Physical Therapy Is Now Open Full Time

First opened in the fall of 2012 on a part-time basis, Village Physical Therapy is now open, Monday through Friday. Conveniently located at 381 Main Street on the corner of Libby Avenue in Gorham, the facility is owned and operated by Michael Smith, a licensed physical therapist and athletic trainer with more than 20 years of experience, and his wife Deborah. A Waterville native and graduate of Colby College, Smith received his master’s degree in physical therapy at Simmons College. His internships included time with the Boston Celtics, at Boston University, Boston College, Northeastern, and Harvard University as well as Emerson Hospital in Concord, Mass and Memorial Medical Center in East Texas. He began practice in the Boston area in 1993 in both out patient orthopedics and home care and, since returning to Maine in 1999, has worked in the Portland, Westbrook and Windham communities. “After 20 years of practice, working in corporate and hospital based clinics where success is often measured in the number of patients seen, I felt it was time to open my own place,” Smith explains. “I have learned what works and does not work in terms of delivery of therapy. Most people appreciate smaller settings and recover sooner and more completely with one-on-one, personal care.” He says he is pleased to be able to serve patients from the greater community where he and his family have lived for more than twelve years. Smith’s practice includes both physical therapy and sports medicine for patients of all ages. “What makes this practice different from many others,” he explains, “is that I am willing and able to adjust the mode of treatment to reflect the various medical needs and desires of patients as each injury does not recover the same and each patient requires a different integration of therapy.” Smith has developed strong relationships with many of the area orthopedic specialists and family practice physicians with whom he keeps in close contact in order to follow patient progress. Smith’s approach is strongly based on hands-on, manual work and a progression of exercises that allow patients to optimize their return to the activities they most desire. He also believes that education of the person’s injury and subsequent recovery is paramount. Because Maine is a “direct access” state, Smith says many patients do not realize that they may be seen by the physical therapist of their choice and do not necessarily have to go where a surgeon, physician, or in the case of worker’s comp, the case manager suggests. “Area residents can get great care here in Gorham without traveling into Portland,” he explains. His clinic accepts all major insurances including Medicare and worker’s comp and will assist patients in verifying coverage. Mike and Debbie understand that navigating the insurance world is challenging but their knowledge of the individual plans will put the patient at ease. “Gorham is a strong small business-oriented community,” Smith says, “and Village Physical Therapy would like to grow along with the town and add value for the people of Gorham.” Mike Smith, MSPT, ATC Owner-Partner, Village Physical Therapy 207-839-9090 www.villageptme.com

18 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | March 27, 2014 CALENDAR CLASSIFIEDS THURSDAY, MAR. 27 MUSIC LESSONS • Gorham Food Pantry Open, 9-11 a.m., 299-B Main St. (Parking lot of St. VOICE AND PIANO lessons at my Gorham studio. BA in Music Ed. Call Paul 281-3557. Anne’s Catholic Church, Gorham). PET SERVICES • “The Irish in Maine” with Michael Connolly, North Gorham Public Library, 7 p.m. www.petsittinginmaine.com No crates here 24/7. DOG WALKS. Dogs under 40 pounds. 838-0132 FMI, 892-2572. SERVICES FRIDAY, MAR. 28 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING. Specializing in older homes. Low rates, quality work. Free estimates. Call Dave Hall, 929-4469. • No School for grades K-12. Teacher Inservice. IRISH CLEANING LADY looking for some new jobs. I really enjoy cleaning. Good ref. Free estimates. Call Candy Leavitt, 839-2368. SATURDAY, MAR. 29 CLEANING POSITION sought by local mother and daughter. Every other week avail. References available. Call Pat after 2 p.m. 839-6827. • Gorham Marketplace 2014, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Costello Field House, USM Gorham campus. Free Admission. • Happily Ever After Breakfast, 8-11 a.m., Gorham Middle School. Granting dreams for chronically and critically ill children in Maine. $5pp/$20 family of five or What’s on Gorham Cable Access Television (GOCAT)? more. FMI, 318-3639. Visit the Stay in Touch section of www.gorham-me.org for pro- • Baked Bean Supper, Cressey Road United Methodist Church, Gorham. 5 p.m. & gram guides for Gorham Government Education TV (Channel 2 on 6 p.m. seating. $8pp. Time Warner Cable) and Public Access (Channel 3 on Time Warner Cable). Live streaming and video on demand is available. TUESDAY, APR. 1 • The Gorham Cancer Prayer and Support Group, 6 p.m., Cressey Road United Methodist Church. All are welcome. FMI, 321-1390 or 839-3111.

WEDNESDAY, APR. 2 • Senior Lunch at St. Anne's Church. Every Wednesday at 12 p.m. $3.50. Sponsored by the Town of Gorham. • School Committee Workshop, 7 p.m., Municipal Bldg., 75 South St., Gorham. • School Committee Meeting, 7 pm., Municipal Bldg., 75 South St., Gorham. • Early Release for grades K- 12.

THURSDAY, APR. 3 • Gorham Food Pantry Open, 9-11 a.m., 299-B Main St. (Parking lot of St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Gorham).

FRIDAY, APR. 4 • Peg’s Itsy Bitsy Store, The Gorham House, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Snacks, jewelry, greeting cards and gently used items for sale. FMI, 839-5757.

SATURDAY, APR. 5 • Public Bean and Casserole Supper, West Gorham Union Church, 190 Ossipee Trail. 5 p.m. $8/$3 under 12.

SUNDAY, APR. 6 • Cressey Road United Methodist Church Praise and Bagels Service. 9-10 a.m. FMI, 839-3111.

WEDNESDAY, APR. 9 • Senior Lunch at St. Anne's Church. Every Wednesday at 12 p.m. $3.50. Sponsored by the Town of Gorham. • Gorham Food Pantry Open, 6-7 p.m., 299-B Main St. (Parking lot of St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Gorham).

THURSDAY, APR. 10 • Gorham Food Pantry Open, 9-11 a.m., 299-B Main St. (Parking lot of St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Gorham). • Art Show Reception, 3-4 p.m., First Parish Congregational Church. Sponsored by the Gorham Woman’s Club. Open to students and families.

Cressey Road United Methodist Church, 81 Cressey Rd. First Parish Congregational Church, 1 Church St. Gorham Food Pantry, 299-B Main St., Parking lot of St. Anne’s Catholic Church Gorham House, 50 New Portland Rd. Gorham Middle School, 106 Weeks Rd. Municipal Bldg., 75 South St. North Gorham Public Library, 2 Standish Neck Rd. St. Anne's Catholic Church, 299 Main St. West Gorham Union Church, 190 Ossipee Trl.

March 27, 2014 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 19 You were not meant to do it alone. We’re Better Together!

Because He Lives! The Martha T. Harris Come and see how to make the rest of your life, the best of your life. Scholarship Pastor Gary Groves and The Gorham Times established the Martha T. Harris Memorial The Orchard Church family Scholarship in memory of our invite you to join us for founding member and long-time photographer, after her untimely death in February 2013. We are ac- Easter at cepting further donations to keep the fund solvent and to ensure we continue to honor Martha for many years to come by present- ing a scholarship to a deserving Gorham High School graduate.

“Rooted in Christ” Please send your tax deductible donation to Gorham Times/ 9:00 AM Service with Nursery, Children’s and Youth Ministries 1 North Street, Gorham, ME 04038 Martha T Harris Scholarship, 10:45 AM Service with Childcare Provided (Across from Phinney Lumber on Route 114) PO Box 401, Gorham, ME 04038

th We're celebrating our 25 year in business. We Work with All Come in on YOUR birthday and receive Insurance Companies Joe Wyman has been doing auto body and collision work for over a FREE gift! 50 years and at the same Gorham location for over 35 years. I-Car Certified • ASE Certified • Major Collision • All vehicle types Free Pick-up and Deliveries within a 15-mile Radius. Free loaner cars. Mon.–Sat 10–5 • 42 Main Street, Gorham ALL WORK WARRANTIED 201 New Portland Rd, Gorham, ME • Ph: 839-6401 Fax: 839-2418 Email: [email protected] [email protected] 839-BOOK(2665) Mon–Fri 8-5, Sat 9-12, Sun Closed • www.wymansauto.com

2 State Street Eat-In or Call Ahead A comfortable place for Take-Out to bring a family. Fresh Dough Daily Fresh Salads • Calzones Pasta • Grinders • Beer & Wine Great Pizza and more!!

Call 839-2504 or FAX orders to 839-2148 We accept Visa and MasterCard

Hours: Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. to Midnight www.gorhamhouseofpizza.com

20 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | March 27, 2014