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GHS Golf Wins State NONPROFIT Town of U.S. POSTAGE PAID Championship GORHAM, ME Page 8 Volume 16 Number 20 Gorham, Maine October 15, 2010 PERMIT NO. 10 —Founded 1736— Sebago to the Sea Trail Gov. Baldacci Inaugurates Chris Crawford Power Program Bill Ambrose

Photo credit Martha T. Harris Photo credit Martha T. Harris A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official opening of the first eight-mile segment of the proposed 28-mile Sebago to the Sea recreational trail. Boy Scout Troop 817 from Gov. Baldacci shakes hands with Iberdrola Group Chairman Ignacio Galan shortly Gorham and Pack 874, of Standish, helped prepare the unpaved segment of the trail, after unveiling a granite monument commemorating the event. Left to right; CMP which runs from Sebago Lake to Otter Ponds, where it joins the paved portion of the President Sara Burns, Iberdrola Group Chairman Ignacio Galan, Governor Baldacci, Mountain Division Trail to South Windham. and Iberdrola USA CEO Bob Kump

he vision of a 28-mile walking/ Beginning at Sebago Lake, the trail overnor John Baldacci came to that will work on the project. biking recreational trail con- will roughly follow the Presumpscot South Gorham on September In a very large tent, Baldacci was Tnecting Sebago Lake to the sea River all the way to Casco Bay, pro- 28 to mark the start of Central accompanied to the podium by in Portland is another step closer to viding access to a variety of natural, G Maine Power’s $1.5 billion infra- Iberdrola Chairman Ignacio Galan, reality. Dozens of people, represent- historic and recreational resources structure improvement plan, known Iberdrola USA CEO Bob Kump, and ing six towns, including Gorham, in the greater Portland area. It will as the Maine Power Reliability CMP President Sara Burns, who and many different participating link Portland Trails’ existing 32-mile Program (MPRP). He was joined at introduced the governor. In his organizations in the Sebago to the network to the shores of beautiful Sea Coalition, were on hand recently Sebago Lake and connect the six CMP’s immense substation by the prepared remarks, the governor as the beginning eight mile segment area towns of Standish, Windham, leaders of the Iberdrola Group, the expressed his pleasure that CMP of the Sebago to the Sea Trail was Gorham, Westbrook, Portland and Spanish parent company of CMP, as and Iberdrola “see a bright future in officially dedicated at Otter Ponds in Falmouth. This visionary plan is well as state and local officials and Maine and are willing to make these Standish. representatives of various companies Continued on Page 14 Continued on Page 14 Officer Wayne Coffin Retires After 35 Years

Recently at an emotional ceremony held in his honor, Wayne Coffin transitioned from on-duty police officer to citizen. Included in the ceremony held at the old Little Falls school were two fire trucks with their ladders extended over the road, a sign-off conversation from dispatch, and a police escort home. The ceremony is expected to be available online at Gorham Times and GOCAT News on Youtube at Photos courtesy of Gorham Community Access Television www.youtube.com/gorhamtimes and at www.gorham- (GOCAT) me.org/Public_Documents/GorhamME_Council/index.

BUY LOCAL • SHOP GORHAM Gorham Sightings insidetheTimes Do you know where this photo was 18 Blotter 7 Living taken? Become part of the new visual 19 Calendar 4 Municipal trivia discussion on Facebook (www. 19 Classified 6 School facebook.com/GorhamTimes). 12 Community 8 Sports The location of the sighting in the 10/1 issue was correctly identified as Russell Hall at the Gorham campus Photo credit Martha T. Harris Located at 164 Main Street, Kerwin Chiropractic and of USM. Log on to Facebook to enter Nutrition Center has been advertising for many years. Pictured your best guess for this picture. above are Dr. Joseph and Debbie Kerwin. Please support our advertisers by shopping, dining, and buying locally. www.gorhamtimes.com Photo credit Martha T. Harris 2 | Gorham Times | October 15, 2010 letters to theEditor Times Letters to the editor must be signed with a first and last name, typed or e-mailed and include a phone ­­Bringing the News to All of Gorham number. Submissions should be original to the Gorham Times and less than 300 words. Letters are PO Box 401, 77 South Street solely the opinion of the writer and not that of the Gorham Times. They are published at the discre- Gorham, Maine 04038 tion of the Gorham Times and are subject to editing. Phone and Fax: 839-8390 E-mail: [email protected] Dear Gorham Times, simple public policy answers. Some attempting to rationalize the tax rev- www.gorhamtimes.com On Friday September 24, I went to people now bring anger and imma- enue system. Both those fights fell The Gorham Times is a free volunteer-run the Gorham House of Pizza (GHOP) turity to this search, demanding not short, but they and the Maine legis- community newspaper distributed every other to pick up an order. The next morn- only oversimplified answers, but lature did their part. I want them to Friday to more than 100 pick-up sites ing I realized I had lost my wallet. I mean-spirited answers too. keep at it. throughout Gorham. frantically searched all over for it to A popular narrative this election Lawn signs in the village now How to reach us no avail. I called GHOP as I knew cycle is to portray government as a ask me “Have I ‘had enough’ of Phil News [email protected] that was the last place I had used values-free technician’s job. What is Bartlett?” My answer: “Absolutely not. Sports [email protected] my wallet, but to my dismay, I was needed, so the story goes, is a busi- Same goes for Linda Sanborn.” Features [email protected] informed no one had found it, or nessperson, someone who knows Ken O’Brien Of Interest [email protected] at least no one had turned in a wal- how to run a business lean in good Calendar item [email protected] let. I then called the Gorham Police times and even leaner when things Advertising [email protected] Department to inquire if a wallet had get bad. Both the premise and the or 839-8390 been turned in. The same reply. No. proposed solution of this story are School News [email protected] As I am sure everyone can imagine, wrong. Office Hours losing your wallet with your entire Every human activity has an ethi- Tuesday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. or call 839-8390 week’s pay, is devastating. I was at cal component to it. But the admin- for an appointment. a loss and saddened that someone istration of government calls for an around town clearly had found my wallet and order of magnitude greater ethical Subscriptions chose to keep it. Yes, it was my consideration than running a private Marc Badeau will be honored for $15/year in Gorham; $20/year elsewhere fault for being careless, yet I felt business. When leaders make values- outstanding community work at the $10/year for college subscription somewhat violated and a whole lot based public policy decisions, they 11th Annual 6 Who Care Awards, a Editor Karen DiDonato disappointed in my fellow man. This must integrate wildly diverse con- celebration of outstanding volunteers Business Manager Sandra Wilson said, Saturday evening I received a stituent value systems. It is important in the community. The ceremony will Design/Production/Web Jeannine Owens call from the Gorham PD informing to address this clash even when the be televised on WCSH 6 on November Police Beat Sheri Faber me my wallet had been turned in. relationship to the mechanical opera- 6 at 8:00 p.m. Badeau is the founder Staff Writers Bill Ambrose The gentleman who found it tried tion of government is not obvious. of Operation Tribute which gives holi- Sherrie Fontaine to bring it to my home on Friday Government is complicated. day gifts to children of active military Jackie Francis evening, but I had recently moved However, government’s problems families. The program has been very Sarah Gavett-Nielsen and the address on my license was look nothing like the problems successful and has grown to include Stacy Sallinen incorrect. As relieved and thankful as of running a private business. New England, New York, with the goal of Features Chris Crawford I am to have my wallet and its entire Government’s technical problems Staff Photographers Martha T. Harris expanding throughout the Eastern sea- contents returned to me, I must must be solved democratically. Rich Obrey board. FMI: http://operationtribute.com/ state that the kindness and thought- This does not mean a businessper- Public Service Jackie Francis fulness - not to mention HONESTY son can’t be a good elected official. Champagne Propane is building a pro- Sports Jeff Pike - this man showed was worth going It just means that business people pane storage facility on Lower Maine School Coordinator Stacy Sallinen through this experience. A heartfelt bring nothing special to the public St. This site had limited development Distribution Chad Sirois thank you to Mr. Peter Plummer. policy table. potential as it is not connected to the Assignment Coordinators Paul and You are truly a Man of Honor. Phil Bartlett and Linda Sanborn sewer system that runs behind Dunkin’ Barbara Neal Gloria Blanchard have represented me brilliantly in Donuts and into the industrial park. Board of Directors this unsettled environment. I con- Champagne Propane provides propane Maynard Charron, President Dear Gorham Times, gratulate them on their bipartisan for Schwan’s among other companies. Edward Feibel, Robert Gould, We live in unsettled times. Too successes last session. I also thank All of Schwan’s vehicles run on propane. Julie Mason, David Willis, Katie O’Brien, many of us are looking for quick them for fighting for equality and Hannah Schulz Sirios, Michael Wing —— Office Staff Barbara Neal, Paul Neal Sales Staff Sandra Wilson, Betsy Nygren NEWS FROM Augusta Distribution Jason Beever, David Butler, Maureen Butler, Julie Burnheimer, Kattia Lomando, Lily Landry, Ginny Micucci, Bob Mulkern, Russ Frank, Jeff Pike, John Richard, Poverty in Maine David Willis Advertising and Copy Deadlines Sen. Phil Bartlett Ad deadline is the Wednesday of the week prior to issue date. Go to www.gorhamtimes.com and click on the advertising link for schedule. Editorial Policy percent. This figure is lowed by Somerset at 18.7 percent, and is $46,419. This figure is below the The Gorham Times takes all reasonable care to pre- more than just another Franklin with 17.5 percent. Additionally, national average of $52,029. Further vent errors and disclaims all legal responsibility for 12.6 number; it represents Piscataquis, Penobscot, Oxford, Knox, breakdown by county shows even great- any such errors, omissions, or typographical errors. the individual poverty rate for Maine in and Androscoggin counties all have a er disparity. Washington County has the The Gorham Times will print corrections if notified 2008. In fact, it is just one of many stag- higher percentage than the total state lowest median household income in the within 48 hours. Photos will be returned if provided gering statistics found in the recently average. Here in Cumberland County, state at $31,856. In Cumberland County, with a stamped, self-addressed envelope. We reserve released 2010 Poverty in Maine report. the individual poverty rate is at 10.4 the median household income for 2008 the right to refuse publication of unsolicited materi- Produced by the Maine Community percent. was $54,053. als. All submissions are subject to editing. Opinions Action Association and the Margaret The report cites a few reasons for The poverty rate for children is differ- expressed in the Gorham Times do not necessarily Chase Smith Policy Center, the report poverty rates. One being that Maine ent. In Maine, 16.5 percent of children reflect those of the staff or publishers. helps bring to light the concern of pov- consists of an “older” population that 17 years old and under were in poverty Printing services by Journal Tribune, Biddeford, ME erty in our state. This is also a personal is more dependent. Maine is actu- in 2008, compared to 18.2 percent at issue for me as a legislator and as chair- ally ranked as the “oldest” state in the the national average. Consistent with man of the Maine Council on Poverty nation. Another factor for the poverty other figures, Washington County had and Economic Security. The following rate involves the economic change in the highest rate of child poverty at a against poverty, it is certainly worth try- are some of the findings in the report: Maine industries. We had a long history staggering 28.7 percent, followed by ing to defeat. Maine’s individual poverty rate is of manufacturing and natural resource Piscataquis County at 26.1 percent. Be sure to check out the Margaret lower than the national average of based jobs that are no longer around. Cumberland County had one of the Chase Smith Policy Center website to 13.1 percent and our rate really has This type of employment did not lower rates with 12.5 percent, just find a copy of the full 2010 Poverty in not changed over the past few years. require higher levels of education, but it behind York County with the lowest. Maine report. It was 12.5 percent during 2005-2007. paid a decent wage. Now, many in that As anyone can see, the findings However, it is very important to take labor-pool find themselves only able to on poverty in Maine are concerning. Sen. Phil Bartlett 207-839-7827 a closer look at the breakdown by find retail and service-industry jobs that Poverty is on the face of many around 800-423-6900, [email protected] Maine counties. Washington County do not pay as well. this state and across the country. And has a 20.1 percent poverty rate, fol- Maine’s median household income while we may never fully end the fight October 15, 2010 | Gorham Times | 3 B u S I N E S S P rofi l e Olympia Sports Now at Village Mall Jackie Francis

Photo credit Bob Boland, Director of Stores The Olympia Sports staff was pleased to open the newest location in the Village Mall.

lympia Sports, one of the coun- pating in the Team Cash Back Program. try’s strongest regional sporting In addition to promoting community Ogoods chains, recently opened a sports, the Olympia Sports Foundation new store in the Gorham Village Mall. directs a certain percentage of its prof- Open seven days a week and employing its toward specific charitable projects. over 11 sales people, Olympia Sports Working with social agencies such offers not only a wide assortment of ath- as United Way, Special Olympics, Big letic footwear, sports equipment and lei- Brothers/Sisters, Catholic Charities sure apparel, but also yoga equipment, and local schools, the foundation has ice skates, name brand parkas, skate- established a “clothing bank” near its boards, boxing equipment, outdoor Westbrook corporate offices that allows games and Razor scooters. With over individuals and families in need of assis- 180 stores located in the Northeast, tance the opportunity to obtain new Olympia Sports is dedicated to customer sporting equipment and clothing. For service and giving back to communities more information on this program email in which they work. Patty Zub at [email protected] This is particularly evident with their Olympia Sports opened its first store commitment to sports programs and 35 years ago at the Maine Mall in South non-profit foundations. Through their Portland and is now proud to be located Team Cash Back Program, Olympia in Gorham. “We love the smaller mar- Sports offers teams, leagues, schools kets,” says Morehead, “and the strong, and organizations an opportunity to supportive schools in this area.” earn 5 percent cash back on purchases Olympia Sports made during a shopping period. It is Village Mall free to participate and store manager 108 Main Street Chris Morehead encourages high school Gorham, ME 04038 and college teams to stop by for more (207) 839-0464 information. At the moment, the GHS Hours: Mon – Sat: 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; football and volleyballs teams are partici- Sun: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Special Orders Welcome

Mon.–Sat 10–5 42 Main Street, Gorham thebookwormgorham.com 839-BOOK(2665) 4 | Gorham Times | October 15, 2010 municipal Town Council Candidates Name: Philip T. Name: Charles E Haws held an elected office, I believe my lic administration beliefs. I am a hus- Gagnon Jr. Address: 20 Green abilities will transfer. Our council has band and a father who is interested in Address: 91 Gordon Street, Gorham, ME made responsible decisions that have making a positive impact on the world Farms Rd., Gorham, Education: University kept Gorham fiscally sound, vital, safe, in which we live by helping to create a ME of Texas at Austin & and a source of pride – that’s a trend I’ll better future for all of us and our chil- Education: Masters Arlington, Business- continue. dren. I do not believe that pure public in Business Accounting administration is actually political nor Administration, Photo credit Phillip Gagnon Personal: Maine resi- Photo credit Amy Hodgkins Name: John A. Pressey should it be. We are all in this together, BS Economics, BS Business dent for 15 years, Gorham resident for Address: 1 Wilmers with the best interest of our society as Administration six years. Way, Gorham, ME our priority. It is not possible to please Personal: Married to Tatia Gagnon, Employment: Wright Express 1998 Education: BSLA everyone on every issue; the goal is to expecting first child in March to present—Account, Project, and (Landscape make life better for everyone in the big- Employment: Risk Officer, KeyBank Operations Management; Prior: Architecture), UMASS, ger picture. I will approach each pro- Political and Community Experience: Unum/Lincoln 1996; MPA (Public posal, issue, and/or decision with this in Currently on the Gorham Economic Political and Community Experience: Administration, in Photo credit Gina Pressey mind. Development Corporation. Currently serving on the Gorham progress, Current GPA 4.0), Norwich I believe in making decisions based on What do you see as your major chal- Zoning Board of Appeals and Gorham University, 2011 the evidence and the merits of the vari- lenge and what do you bring to the Cable Access Television Committee. Personal: I live in Gorham with my ables involved. I will ask, “How will the table? Served as a volunteer in the Dallas wife, Gina, and our two small children. possible alternative solutions affect our The challenge for any town council ISD “Adopt a School” program for My wife has been a Gorham resident community, and its future?” Right and candidate will be to effectively identify three years (Dallas, Texas). Served on since 1994, and I have been for approxi- wrong are not political concepts, but and refine existing ordinances in order the Committee to Repeal the Wright mately 7 years. With the addition of our human ethical and moral concepts. Let’s to maintain the character of our town. I Amendment (Dallas, Texas) children, who are active in the commu- make our decisions, not by party lines believe we can do this while being able What do you see as your major chal- nity, we are setting our roots and build- but by utilizing ethical and moral judg- to positively attract new business. As lenge and what do you bring to the ing our future together. Taking an active ment. Thanks for your consideration. I Gorham approaches its 250th anniversa- table? role in our community will not only am John A. Pressey. ry (1764-2014), I would like to create an Challenge: The learning curve. help to set those roots, but will enhance exploratory committee that looks at the Towards addressing that issue, I’ve been our connection to our community, both Name: Matthew J. possibility of expanding our recreational attending council meetings since May for our benefit and for our community’s. Robinson areas and revisiting our village con- of 2009. In the last few weeks, I’ve met Political and Community Experience: Address: 24 Sanborn cept. Pedestrian/bicycle friendly paths, with several council and school board I recently completed a one-year Town Street, Gorham, ME improved athletic fields, and the expan- members, Tom Ellsworth, director of Management Internship with the Personal: Married to sion of our existing parks are some of the Gorham Economic Development Mechanic Falls Town Manager, John Melissa for 20 Years, the things we will need to look at as our Corporation; and David Cole, town Hawley which included job shadow- We have a Daughter town continues to grow. I would like to manager. I’ve reviewed the Gorham ing and training with Mr. Hawley, Samantha who is 14 Photo credit Melissa Robinson further preserve Gorham’s agrarian heri- Maine Street Plan and the town and his department heads, and employ- ½ years old. tage, through the expansion and addi- school budgets. As a member of the ees. I worked extensively in Code Employment: Territory Sales Manager tion of village areas like Village Center Zoning Board of Appeals, I also call on Enforcement, shadowing the CEO, for Standard Motor Products for 22 ½ and Little Falls. the Gorham Land Use and Development Nick Richard. Mr. Hawley felt it was a years. They are an OES & Aftermarket With my background in economics, Code for “light” reading and reference. good place to start for conflict resolu- automotive parts manufacturer based I feel that I can spur economic devel- I’ve also had the pleasure of meeting tion experience. In January, I became out of Long Island City, NY. opment in our town. In my opinion, with many friends and neighbors. certified as a Maine State Land Use and Political and Community Experience: Gorham’s prosperity begins with a Strengths: I possess a strong business Zoning Code Enforcement Officer. My Served on the Gorham Town Council diversification of its tax base, along with and financial background, facilitating bachelor’s degree included classes in for nine years; Served as the Council a well-defined infrastructure plan. The effective information processing, atten- city planning, and I will complete my Chairman; Council Vice chair for two encouragement of responsible develop- tion to detail, and the recognition of last MPA class this February, which years; Served on the Gorham Finance ment, while maintaining Gorham’s rural what is relevant (versus what isn’t). includes a concentration in Public committee for two years, Chair once; character, should be any councilor’s My communication skills are excel- Works Administration The Gorham Ordinance committee for priority. As many families continue lent and I am a team builder. Beyond What do you see as your major six years, Chair four times; The Gorham to be negatively impacted by a slow these mechanical skills though, I have challenge and what do you bring Capitol improvements committee for economy, it is imperative to continue a an enthusiasm for learning about and to the table? eight years, Chair three times; Serve disciplined approach to spending while understanding issues. The diversity that One major challenge would face on the Cumberland County Budget maintaining a reasonable debt burden. I faces the Council excites me – from fire any newly elected public servant; it is Advisory committee; Coach many teams continue to believe that a tax, no matter trucks, antique clocks, and road con- important for a town council member for the Gorham Recreation Department; how noble it’s original intent, is still a struction to budgets, school projects, to form positive and constructive rela- I have been Member of the Gorham burden upon its citizens. and fraternity houses. The principles tionships with community members and Lions Club for two years. Helped with guiding the analysis in every one of stakeholders. In order to do so, I must the first phase of the flags on Main these situations are different, and our prove that I am worthy of the honor of Street; Board of directors for the Dingley council members do an excellent job representing the public interests. The Springs Water Association. making wise (and sometimes tough) only way to form these relationships is What do you see as your major chal- decisions. These issues are only slightly by letting the community members get lenge and what do you bring to the different from what I deal with in the to know me. table? business world. Although I’ve never Let me introduce myself and my pub- Continued on Page 5

Town to Receive $81,100 for Former Frat House Sheri Faber eter and Dawn Wentworth of 17 According to Wentworth, the situation nity, are hoping to have a small business use for the building will have to get a Elm St. made a bid of $81,100 for with the fraternities has been better in on the first floor of the building and a variance from the Planning Board—the Pthe former Phi Kappa Sigma at 27 the last six months. He believes a pro- single apartment on the second floor property is currently zoned for only Preble Street, which the Town Council posed ordinance that offers sanctions of the building. The Fire Department a single use. The Town Council man- accepted at their meeting on October 5. for problematic behavior will also be found numerous code and safety viola- dated that the property not be used as After years of complaints by neighbors helpful in addressing these long-term tions which will have to be addressed a rooming house, sorority or fraternity of loud partying, vandalism and disrup- issues. Ultimately, the Town seized the before the building could be re-occu- house. A quitclaim deed will be issued tive behavior into the wee hours of the property when the fraternity wound pied. The Wentworth’s run an embroi- to the Wentworth’s with those restric- night, USM established guidelines for up owing more than $27,000 in unpaid dery business in South Portland and tions and the sale must be completed by the off campus fraternities and sororities taxes. The Wentworth’s, who live are considering moving the business to November 4. in an attempt to alleviate the problems. across the street from the former frater- the Preble St.; however, any planned October 15, 2010 | Gorham Times | 5

Town Council from Page 4 The challenge in these economic State Senate Candidate Profiles times is to try to balance the needs of Name: Philip L. Senate since 2004. Each year I’ve What do you see as your major the whole town. What does it cost to Bartlett II learned more about the concerns of challenge and what do you bring to run the town and schools to keep a Address: 141 South constituents and about how to be the table? high level of service? How do we keep Street, Gorham, ME increasingly effective. What has made There is only one thing that will up with infrastructure and road mainte- Education: Gorham me most proud is being able to bring propel Maine into the future. There is nance while trying to keep the tax rate High School; Tufts together competing stakeholders to only one thing that won’t bankrupt our flat? I have shown over the past nine University (B.A. achieve a common purpose. As com- government and enslave the people years I’ve been able to do this by mak- in Economics and Photo credit Susan Bartlett mittee chair and as Senate Majority with ever burdensome taxes. Only one ing tough decisions. I’ve always tried Political Science); Harvard Law School Leader, I have helped to bridge gaps thing that will ensure the prosperity of to spend taxpayer’s money wisely and Personal: Daughter Abigail and build bipartisan support on a wide the people, strengthen our communi- not supporting words like research, Employment: Attorney with Scaccia, range of historically contentious issues. ties and the success of our schools. review, study, which mean money and Lenkowski, Aranson & Bartlett While divisive partisanship has crippled The one thing is JOBS. But Maine has staff time. Councilors need to be well Political and Community Experience: Washington, D.C., and many states an ever forbearing anti business phi- informed, do lots of homework on Elected to the Maine Senate in 2004, around the country, here in Maine losophy. We cannot maintain this anti their own and realize there is more to 2006 and 2008. Boards and commit- the last legislative session has been business approach and expect produc- Gorham then their own neighborhood. tees: Presumpscot Regional Land Trust; described as the most bipartisan in a tive, well paying jobs. The two ideas People who know me or watch the Maine HIV Advisory Council. Previously generation. This kind of leadership is are incompatible with each other. The Town meetings realize I always speak Served on the Cumberland County needed to address the difficult challeng- only solution to every issue is a sustain- open and honestly but also keep the Human Services Advisory Committee; es facing us in the years ahead. ing, productive and growing economy. Gorham residents’ best interest in mind. Gorham Economic Development These jobs must be private sector, not People feel I’m fair and honest. My past Corporation; Gorham Adult Education Name: Matt Mattingly hollow jobs created from borrowing. history shows I’m hard working and will Advisory Committee; Gorham Address: 91 South We must spend only what we can work very hard for you. The reason I’m Recreation Advisory Committee; Street, Gorham, ME afford. We need a strategy to end our the best candidate running is that I’m Gorham Historical Society. Education: B.A. unfunded liabilities. We need to reduce here for you; I never vote on emotions What do you see as your major chal- Thomas More College the size of the legislature, put back in or let personal beliefs interfere with my lenge and what do you bring to the Personal: Married, two place a citizen government made up of vote. I have no hidden agenda. I always table? children–Abby and real Mainers not professional career poli- vote for what is best for all 17,000 resi- We are emerging from the most Zoe ticians. We need to consolidate county dents of Gorham. My goal is to lower severe national and global recession Employment: Managing Partner and services into regional hubs, encourage taxes and to make Gorham an even bet- since the Great Depression. We must Owner of the PineCrest Inn and 91 sharing and collaboration between com- ter place for my daughter. position Maine to be stronger coming South–Fine Food and Wine Club munities. We need to bring real inno- If anyone has any questions for me out of the recession than we were going Political and Community Experience: vation into our schools by rewarding before you vote please let me know. in. This requires a balanced approach, Elected to the Gorham Town Council, the best and thanking those who have I would appreciate your support on including strategic investments to sup- Chairperson of the Capital Improvement served but whose hearts are no longer November 2, 2010 port job creation; streamlining govern- Committee, Member of the Ordinance in education to leave. We need to take ment services to make them more cost Committee, Elected to the Board of administrative consolidation to the next Name: Ronald H. Smith effective; reducing energy costs through the Maine Innkeepers Association level while investing the savings back Address: 25 Donna energy efficiency and the development (1,000 Statewide members), Founder into the classroom. We must open the Street, Gorham, ME of renewable energy; investing in Maine of the Gorham Taste Walk, Former Past health care market to outside cost con- Education: Deering people and strengthening our education President of the Gorham Kiwanis Club, trolling forces, eliminate the baby tax High School, system; lowering health care costs for Former Past President of ANDAR Users and work hard to create a future econ- Portland; Associates families and businesses; and protecting Group (Nationwide software users omy so our children will stay in Maine Degree, SMVTI, the environment, which is vital to our group), Sponsor of Gorham Rec 5th/6th and find opportunity for success. South Portland Photo credit Scott Libby economy and our way of life. grade soccer team, Founder of the Personal: Wife, Laura; son, Alex; I’ve been honored to serve Gorham, District 6 Tea Party (Affiliated with Tea daughter, Anna Scarborough and Westbrook in the Party Patriots) Employment: Creative Imaging Group, Scarborough Political and Community Experience: Gorham Youth Lacrosse Coach; USA Lacrosse Association; Gorham House of Representatives Recreation Coach; Volunteer Falmouth Fire Department What do you see as your major chal- Candidate Profiles lenge and what do you bring to the table? District 129 a budget. I will use this experience at 21st Century Motors & Windham The major issues facing the Town of the State level. Cuts must be made after Adult Education, & Biddeford Adult Name: Jane S. Knapp Gorham are the same issues the town setting priorities. Education is important Education Address: Valley View has been facing for the past few years— for the economy. Workers must be Political and Community Experience: Dr. Gorham, ME taxes and maintaining roads. We need educated/trained for the future jobs. Currently on the Economic Education: B.A. to prioritize our spending and maintain Mainers are hard workers but they must Development Corp. for Gorham, Board Colby College M.Ed. services to best meet the needs of our be prepared. As a former teacher both of Advisors for Merrymeeting Behavioral University of Maine citizens and ensure the integrity of our at the high school level and an adjunct Health, former president of the Maine Personal: single, 2 roads. instructor on the college level, I under- Gay Men’s Chorus, and former president adult daughters Photo credit Martha T. Harris The past council has done a tremen- stand education. Education must include of You Are Not Alone. Employment: Retired- Taught high dous job at keeping our tax rate at its technology. Quality education must be What do you see as your major chal- school biology for many years current level. It’s been four years since available to learners of many ages. In lenge and what do you bring to the Political and Community Experience: our last tax increase. The future council the 124th legislature, I served on the table? Community—volunteer at Maine has a major challenge on its hands with Natural Resources Committee. This The biggest challenge in Augusta Handicapped Skiing; Rotary member; keeping the tax rates low, balancing the committee dealt with issues from water today is reviving Maine’s economy Community/political served 124 Maine needs of the citizens, and finding the quality, composting, waste water, site knowing that a robust economy will Legislature District 129, Served three funds to repair our roadways. law. Keeping the Maine environment is generate more revenue than tax increas- terms (nine years) Gorham Town I’ve been a member of the Gorham essential but business must be able to es. With my business background and Council, Served three terms (nine years) community for nine years. During that prosper. skills, I can help to develop new incen- Gorham School Committee time, I’ve gotten to know the people, tives to draw businesses to Maine, and What do you see as your major chal- the needs of the town, and its challeng- Name: Daniel Joseph help existing businesses expand their lenge and what do you bring to the es. I have the energy, dedication and LeVasseur II work force. I have taught displaced table? communication skills needed to serve Address: 117 McLellan workers in Biddeford’s Adult Education Major challenge is the Maine econ- the community. I’ll always give 100 per- Rd., Gorham, ME Dept., knowing that skilled workers omy. From previous service on the cent and will act in the best interest of Education: are the key to drawing new employ- Gorham Town Council and the Gorham the people of Gorham. Associates Degree ers to the state. My top three priorities School Committee I understand how in Video Multimedia in Augusta would be to first strive to actions (cutting) at the State level Technology Photo credit Freelance Beauty protect essential programs for seniors directly effects town government which Personal: Lifelong Maine resident, and veterans. Secondly, I will work then trickle down to individual citizens. grew up in Presque Isle and has made to increase business and employment On the town level I had experience Gorham home for the last 7 years. opportunities and enhance Maine’s prioritizing requests then developing Employment: Business Manager of Continued on Page 17 6 | Gorham Times | October 15, 2010 school Recycle Monster GHS Students Awarded for

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wenty-eight students from Gorham The AP Scholar with Honor Award High School were recently rec- was awarded to Michael Bowring, Tognized for their achievement on Solange Carpenter, Colin Lubelczyk, Advance Placement (AP) exams. Of these Benito Murray, Bailey O’Brien, Connor students, only eight are currently in their Smith and Kathryn Smith. They each senior year and have one more year to earned an average score of at least 3.25 complete college-level work to earn on all AP exams taken, and a score of 3 additional AP Scholar awards. The other or higher on four or more exams. students recently graduated. The AP Scholar Award was awarded The National AP Scholar Award was to Emma Alden, Sydney Butler, Megan awarded to Sara Martin. She earned an Creeden, Hanna Hamblen, Adam average score of 4 or higher on a five- Hawkes, Ian Hawkes, Katelyn Kiel, Sara point scale on all AP exams taken, and a Lolley, Molly Lortie, Raisa Luck, Marissa score of 4 or higher on eight or more of Owens and William Ross. They complet- these exams. ed three or more AP exams with scores The AP Scholar Distinction Award of 3 or higher. was awarded to Hallie Balcomb, Aaron The College Board is a non-profit Bartlett, Thomas Bennett, Elizabeth membership association, which connects LaMontagne, Sara Martin, Eric Porter, students to college success and oppor-

Photo credit Allie Rimkunas Nicholas Reynolds, and Emily Southard. tunity. The Advance Placement program They each earned an average score of provides students with opportunities to Second grade students from Narragansett School transformed recycling into art for at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and take college-level courses while still in EcoMaine’s September open house. Under the guidance of art teacher Allie Rimkunas, a score of 3 or higher on five or more high school and to earn college credit, students learned about the importance of recycling and using problem solving skills to exams. advanced placement, or both for success- construct Oscar the Recycle Monster. Standing over six feet tall, Oscar is made from all ful performance on AP exams. recyclable materials including cardboard boxes, egg crates, empty toilet paper and lamina- tor tubes, yogurt containers and lunchroom french fry holders. Students decorated Oscar with paint and beads and used leftover laminator film to write earth-friendly messages. After his debut at EcoMaine, Oscar will reside at Narragansett School. Assisting Oscar with his travels are Anneka Bryant, Kailey Loewe, and Hailey Rupp.

“In single-sex schools, girls stop being the audience and become the players.” Myra & David Sadker, American University NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING IN GORHAM On October 18, 2010 at 6:00 pm In the Council Chambers Located at 75 South Street

Discover southern Please join MaineDOT at a public meeting to discuss a proposed project Maine’s best tuition which consists of Construction of a single-lane roundabout at the intersection of value: New Portland Road, Brackett Road and Libby Avenue. Includes roadway reconstruction on each approach within approximately 400’ of the intersection.

Representatives of the Maine Department of Transportation will be present on Monday October 18th 2010 @ 6:00 pm in the Gorham Town Office Council Chambers which are located at 75 South Street, to listen to concerns, receive comments, and answer questions from anyone with an interest in the project. The Department is particularly interested in learning local views relative to project consistency with local comprehensive plans, discovering local resources, and Sunday, Oct. 24 identifying local concerns and issues. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend at 2pm and participate in the meeting.

If you can’t attend the meeting a set of plans will be on display at the Gorham Register to attend and town office for viewing and comments. you could win a Flip camcorder! Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Auxiliary aids will be provided upon advance request. 631 Stevens Ave., Portland (207) 797-3802 x 2022 Any inquiries regarding this project may be directed to the attention of James Mansir, Project Manager, Maine Department of Transportation,, 16 State House mcauleyhs.org Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0016. Telephone: (207) 624-3612. Email: [email protected] Meet Mary, Belle and Olivia, Class of 2014! My First Year Project Identification Number 17243.00 It’s their freshman year at McAuley, and they’re Federal Aid Project Number STP-1724(300) X letting you experience it with them. See the latest at McAuley TTY Telephone (888) 516-9364 webisodes at mcauleyhs.org, on our Facebook page or Catherine McAuley High School YouTube channel—or email [email protected] to have them delivered to your email inbox!

living October 15, 2010 | Gorham Times | 7 Healthy Body, Healthy Mind

Food is Fuel Stacey Coleman s a personal trainer and health You may lose weight by caloric coach, I am often asked, “What deficit alone, however if your diet Ais the first thing I should do is poor, you may be doing more to become healthier?” Most people harm than good. Your body requires expect my answer would be personal healthy proteins, fats and carbohy- training, running, or taking my “Boot drates through fresh vegetables, lean Camp”. But that is not the truth. The meats, fish, fruits, and whole grains. truth is that while these things can A nutritionist or other health pro- help you to reach your health and fit- fessional can guide you in the right ness goals, they will be useless if you direction. are not paying attention to what is • Include the whole family. This is going in your mouth. not a diet; it is a lifestyle change to Think of food as fuel. Imagine that pass on for generations. Teach your you want to run a 5K, write a report, children to eat this way and you will or play with the kids; all these activities give them one of the greatest tools need energy to move your body and for good health. Plan a weekly menu for proper brain function. Now think together and let each family member about your diet. Remember the old choose a night to decide what is for saying “you are what you eat”? If you dinner. Take the kids to the grocery eat junk food, alcohol, and processed store and teach them to read food foods, your energy levels are junk. If labels and to recognize commercial- you drink too much alcohol, your body ized hype. Encourage fresh, local, cannot properly process fats. If most of unprocessed items. Tim Graham your diet is processed foods, your body • Have treats. No person is expected Managing Partner will be weak, fat, and tired. to live without an occasional weekly Modern Woodmen of America Here are some tips to start you on treat. Prepare, look forward to it, and your way to a healthier diet. understand what you are putting in [email protected] • Keep a food journal. Write down your body. If you love a glass or two Office: 207-883-3967 everything you eat and drink daily. of wine, know that it is an extra 85 Cell: 207-232-4622 The idea of recording or note taking —100 calories per glass and that you may not be appealing, but this prac- cannot burn fat properly until the tice will help you to assess your cur- alcohol is completely out of your sys- rent caloric consumption. The aver- tem in about one to two days. age adult male requires about 2400 Have a plan, stick to it, and you will calories/day. Average adult women be victorious. Change is never easy. require about 1600 calories/day. Make a choice today to live a healthy Remember that these are average lifestyle. Enjoy life, food and your family. estimates, based on average-sized people with average caloric expen- ditures. Your needs may be more or less. Keep this journal for one week. Stacey Coleman is a If your calorie totals indicate that NASM certified personal you are over-consuming, make the trainer and owner of necessary changes needed to meet My-Fit-24 in Gorham. She has a B.S. in Health your goals. and Fitness and 10 years • Make sure the calories you are con- of professional field suming are worth it. You can eat experience. 1500 calories/day of junk food or 1500 calories/day of great nutrition. 8 | | October 15, 2010 Gorham Times sports GHS Boys’ Cross-County Gorham Golfers Capture Looking Strong For Class A State Championship

Championship Meets Jeff Pike With Stunning Victory Jeff Pike

Photo creditSteve Lubelcyzk Photo credit Robin Arsenault

The GHS boys’ cross-country team was undefeated in head-to-head competition at press Class A State Champs: The GHS golf team captured the Class A State Championship time with a record of 8-0 and also won the Southwest Classic, a September 25 event in October 9 at Natanis Golf Course in Vassalboro. Playing for the Rams in the tournament Cumberland that included 24 teams. Running for the team and pictured above, front row, and pictured above immediately after winning the title, front row, from left to right, are from left to right: Connor Dunn, Joe DeRoy, Cortlandt Dunn and Alex Thuotte. Back row: Nathan Roop, Sullivan Conley, Mike Arsenault, Mike Caron and Spencer Lapierre. Pictured Jeremy Earl, Andy Turner, Tom Moutinho, Will Ross, Foster Blake and Logan Marshall. in the back row are teammate Brian Rex and head coach Rick Altham.

he GHS boys’ cross-country team a senior, and junior Cortlandt Dunn. he GHS golf team qualified for the Arsenault’s 78 was keyed by four has positioned itself as a solid With recent injuries to Ross and Dunn, Class A State Championship as the birdies on the front nine while the Tcontender in Western Maine Tanguay said he has several other run- Tfifth team from Western Maine, key to LaPierre’s tie-breaking round Class A as well as the state with an ners the team can turn to if needed, but in the end, the Rams emerged of 86 was a string of six-straight pars. undefeated head-to-head competition including seniors Tom Moutinho and as the best team of all October 9 at “I started slow but shot a par on my record of 8-0 at press time. The Rams Foster Blake, junior Joe DeRoy, and Natanis Golf Course in Vassalboro. eighth hole and then parred the next also looked impressive in winning the sophomores Alex Thuotte and Connor Following up on the last golf title in five,” LaPierre said. “I was then able to 24-team Southwest Classic September Dunn. 2005, the Rams won the program’s sec- play consistent through the end of the 25 at the Twin Brook Recreation Park Coming into the season, Tanguay ond Class A championship by edging round.” in Cumberland led by Logan Marshall, saw the potential for having three out Brunswick and Deering. According to head coach Rick Jeremy Earl, and Andy Turner who fin- strong runners but wasn’t sure about After play was completed, Gorham Altham, the team worked hard and ished fifth, 11th and 16th respectively. runners four and five. “Ross and earned the initial three-way tie by stayed focused on a day with tough Team optimism runs high despite Cortlandt Dunn been pleasant sur- posting a four-man stroke total of conditions due to the wind. “I told an off-day October 2 in Belfast dur- prises,” Tanguay said, “And any of the 329. Senior Mike Arsenault led the the players to expect tough holes but ing the Festival of Champions, a race runners in six through 10 slots could way with a 78 while sophomore Mike to bounce back and take one shot at that included nearly 50 teams. “We emerge to help us as well.” Caron posted an 82 followed by senior time,” said Altham, who is in his sec- learned valuable lessons not only by This is Tanguay’s first year as head Sullivan Conley with an 84 and sopho- ond year as head coach. “All five play- winning the Southwest Classic but also coach after taking over for John more Nathan Roop with an 85. ers played well but, Conley and Caron by not doing as well as expected at Wilkinson, who coached the team for With the three teams tied at 329 both played especially well compared the Festival of Champions,” said head 26 years. “We have incorporated train- strokes, the tiebreaker rules then to their recent rounds at the course.” coach Jason Tanguay. “Twin Brook ing routines used by Coach Wilkinson factored in the fifth player of each “We knew we had a shot coming is where the Western Maine Class A in the past,” Tanguay said. “I also try team. That’s where Gorham won the in,” said Arsenault, who is a team co- Championship takes place while the to keep the lines of communication title based on sophomore Spencer captain along with Conley. “We also state finals take place at Belfast. We open to understand where our team is LaPierre’s 86, a score that was six and knew we had to maintain our con- now have a better idea of how to run heading in terms of workouts and team seven strokes ahead of the fifth golfers centration. Coach told us how we to each course.” events as they are the glue that keeps from Brunswick and Deering keep our composure if we had any bad Just after the Southwest Classic, our team together.” respectively. holes.” Gorham was ranked first in a state The Rams conclude the regular sea- One of the key holes of the day for Gorham and its competitors finished coach’s poll but slipped to ninth fol- son October 15 and then head to Twin Gorham turned out to the last hole at approximately the same time, and as lowing the Festival of Champions. “We Brook on October 23 for the Western played by Arsenault, who started on scores were posted on the board, the were missing our fourth runner, who Maine Class A Championship while the the second hole of the course for the players began to realize they were in was injured, and our fifth runner suf- Class A State Championship takes place shot-gun start format. He notched a the hunt. “Once we knew the top four fered from an injury during the race,” October 30 in Belfast. birdie on his last hole (the first hole players were tied for first, we needed Tanguay said. “We also learned how Tanguay feels the team has the abil- on the course) that became necessary to confirm the tie-breaker,” Altham important it is to get out to an early ity to compete for a regional and even for the Rams to earn the initial tie. “It said. “But the tournament officials soon lead and not be blocked by the pack.” a state title. “But it will take a strong was a par five, and my first two shots confirmed it was the score of the fifth Leading the team have been five team effort—from all seven of athletes brought me to within 20 yards of the player.” runners who Tanguay said have consis- that will compete at each event,” green,” Arsenault said. “I then chipped And that’s when the Gorham cel- tently run as the leaders of the team. Tanguay said. “We will compete to within three feet for a short ebration began! This includes seniors Marshall, Earl against several strong teams. birdie putt.” and Turner as well as Will Ross, also Gorham Resident Wins Maine Half-Marathon: Nicholas October 15, 2010 | Gorham Times | 9 Wheeler, a Gorham resident who graduated from the University of Southern Maine in 2008, won the Gorham Savings Bank Maine Half-Marathon October 2. He fin- in the zone ished with a time of 1:09.16 and more than three minutes ahead of the second place finisher, from whom Wheeler National Golf Tournament Qualifier: Jenny Thuotte finished third with a time broke away at the four-mile mark. GHS graduate Tommy Stirling (Class of of 21:20 to also lead the way. Rapolla 2010) is the first golfer in Southern Maine was also the top Gorham runner, plac- Community College history to qualify ing 21st among more than 300 runners, for a national golf championship. He will in the Festival of Champions 5K race Gorham Runners compete October 10-12 at the Penn State in Belfast October 2, posting a time of University Blue Course in a tournament 20:38. sponsored by the United State College Field Hockey Upsets Top Contender: On Shine at Maine Marathon Athletic Association (USCAA), an organi- September 30, the GHS field hockey team Photo credit Don Penta, Maine Track Club zation of smaller higher-education institu- upset Cheverus, which was ranked sec- tions across the country. Stirling qualified Compiled by Jeff Pike ond at the time. In the 1-0 victory, junior and Half Marathon by winning his team’s conference cham- Brandi Emerson scored the game winner pionship with a stroke total of 71 October n October 2, 57 Gorham runners participated as individuals or members of a off a penalty corner in the second half 3 at Natanis Golf Course in Vassalboro. assisted by seniors Kelly Devoe and Alyssa relay team in the 19th-Annual Gorham Savings Bank Maine Marathon and Half- At press time, Stirling was ranked 13th Marathon races in Portland. Gorham resident Nicholas Wheeler won the Half- Clark. Sophomore goalie Patty Smith had O nationally among USCAA golfers. six saves to notch the shut-out. Marathon while Linda Whitten, also of Gorham, was a member of the relay team that won the Female Masters division. Listed below are all the Gorham participants and GHS Golfers Head To State Club Tryout Leads To Position on their times. Nearly 900 runners participated in the Marathon while 2000 runners par- Tournaments: The GHS golf team College Team: Justin Bahr (GHS Class ticipated in the Half-Marathon and 75 teams competed in the Marathon Relay. qualified for the Class A state tournament of 2010) has earned a spot on the October 4 in a tournament at Natanis Golf men’s hockey team at Northern Arizona Marathon 460 Jason Foster 1:49:36 Course in Vassalboro. Representing the University, which competes at the Divison 465 Kimball Lewis 1:49:18 Rams at state final, which will take place II level. Bahr first tried out to play for Place Name Time 479 Leslie Rosa 1:50:24 at the same course on October 9 will 151 Ron Adolf 3:29:19 the college’s club hockey team, but he 481 Andrew Portwine 1:49:24 be seniors Mike Arsenault and Sullivan 183 Kevin Mahoney 3:35:00 703 Betty Rines 1:55:19 performed so well that the intercollegiate 363 Leon Laferriere 3:55:05 760 Eric Anderson 1:56:00 Conley as well as sophomores Nathan team offered him a roster spot. 452 Anton Gulovsen 4:06:52 764 Megan Hamilton 1:54:40 Roop, Mike Caron, and Spencer LaPierre. 463 Denny Albert 4:07:07 771 Steve Rex 1:54:45 Arsenault and Roop will return once again Overtime Goals from Gorham Grad: 598 John Nathans 4:24:54 847 Dean Rosingana 1:56:48 to same course October 16 as qualifiers Aimee St. Germain (GHS Class of 882 Michael Smyth 6:02:00 972 Kimberly Blake 2:01:00 2009) scored an overtime goal to lift 980 Patricia Barth 2:01:05 for the individual state tournament. the University of Maine at Farmington Half-Marathon 1009 Michelle Crisp 2:01:35 Girls’ Cross-Country Stars: Senior Mia women’s soccer team to a 1-0 win over 1028 Kate Philbrick 2:01:59 Rapolla finished first with a time of 20:41 Place Name Time 1194 Daria McNamara 2:06:08 the University of Maine at Machias on 1 Nicholas Wheeler 1:09:15 1231 Amy Smith 2:06:18 in a 5K tri-meet September 29 in Portland September 29. 128 Meghan Norton 1:36:12 1251 Mike Chabot 2:09:14 vs. Marshwood and McAuley as Gorham 143 Emily Hickey 1:35:49 1318 Shelby Wintle 2:09:25 won the meet with 28 points. Junior 200 Emily Jenkins 1:39:39 1552 Michelle Duest 2:17:52 222 Laurie Nicholas 1:40:51 1553 Toni Chabot 2:19:29 227 Owens McCullough 1:38:58 1695 Heather Caron 2:26:31 278 Christopher Mitchell 1:42:37 1699 Cathy Smith 2:26:22 304 Matthew Vail 1:43:33 1833 Jennifer Dubail 2:44:10 sports Etc. 312 Shawn Willey 1:44:01 1834 Jason Dubail 2:44:12 335 Steven Palanza 1:44:56 1889 Gretel Taska 2:58:19 Gorham Grizzly Cubs Inaugural Home Effort To Start GHS Wrestling Program: Zac 373 Elisabeth Lewis 1:45:58 2017 Kristina St. Cyr 3:44:58 Football Game: On September 25, the Nightingale, a GHS freshman, is launching 457 Mark Stelmack 1:49:19 2018 Ginger Cram 3:44:58 Gorham Grizzly Cubs football team, consist- an effort to start a high school wrestling ing of second and third graders, played their program. Anyone interested in helping Marathon Relay first home game ever at the Narragansett can contact him at 776-4050 or zachariah. Place Team Name Gorham Runners Time Field vs. Biddeford. 2010 is the inaugural [email protected]. Nightingale season for the Grizzly Cubs, which lost the hopes to schedule a public meeting in the 18 Stark Frauen Laufen Linda Whitten 3:40:58 21 Run On The Bank Daniel Hunter, Jeremy Clough, Karen Gaudette 3:40:16 game, 14-6, but started off fast with an excit- near future. 26 GSB Joggers Ashlee Papaconstantine, Gary Trempe 3:43:42 ing 85-yard touchdown run by Joey Hansen. 41 WEXtreme Women Andrea Jordan 4:00:10 47 Fabulous Babe Runners Alison Schmidt 4:07:16 48 Moms Who Run Victoria Reynolds, Tracey Frenette, Kelly Smith 4:07:20 61 SheJams Katelyn Michaud 4:21:03 Happy Birthday to our Perfect 10!

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A GHS First Former GHS coach and University of GHS sophomores Sarah Fogg, left, Southern Maine women’s track and bas- and Libby Andreasen, right, competed ketball standout Bonnie Titcomb-Lewis, in the girls’ individual state qualifier USM Class of 1971, was inducted into the golf tournament September 30 at Willowdale USM Husky Hall of Fame during a ceremony Golf Club in Scarborough. Fogg shot a 100 October 2 at the USM Gorham Campus. After to finish 12th and qualify for the state tour- graduating from USM, she taught English nament scheduled October 16 at Natanis Golf and History in the Gorham school system Course in Vassalboro. Fogg and Andreasen for seven years. In addition to coaching are the first ever girl golfers from GHS to field hockey, basketball and gymnastics for compete in the state qualifier. several years at GHS, Titcomb-Lewis also coached the girls’ track team for 15 years and led the Rams to nine state champion- ships. She currently lives in Raymond and was inducted into the GHS Hall of Fame in 2007. Titcomb-Lewis is pictured on the right receiv ing her USM Hall of Fame induction YOUR RETIREMENT trophy from one her former GHS track stars, Alison Kent Briggs, who was part of multiple BILL OF RIGHTS Photo credit Martha T. Harris Photo credit Christina Cracolici, USM Athletic Department state champions in the early 80s. When you retire, you’ll have the right to: 1. Start a second career doing something you enjoy. 2. Spend more time with your family. 3. Plan a beach vacation for the dead of winter. 4. ?

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Of Interest 75 South St. Moderated and Town Hall Style. E-mail questions for candidates to Army National Guard Private First Class [email protected] Kurt Randall (GHS ‘04), graduated from basic combat training at Fort Benning, Baxter Memorial Library will host an Georgia and will attend officer candidate “Altered Book Workshop” on Saturday, school in January. He is the son of Dan Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to noon where and Lisa Randall of Gorham. the artist tears away pages from a book and adds their own creative expressions The USM Office of Undergraduate through rubber stamping, scrapping, col- Admission will host a Fall Open House lage, photomontage, writing and more. Emily Marshall of Gorham was recently for prospective students and their Photo credit Marc Herrick Open to all ages, under eight must be inducted as a member of the Delta families on Sunday, Oct. 24 from noon Wyland Parke Herrick was born on Sept. accompanied by an adult. Reservations Epsilon Sigma National Honor Society to 4:30 p.m. beginning at the Costello required. FMI, 839-5031. 18, 2010 to Kate and Marc Herrick of at Saint Joseph’s College. Marshall is a Sports Complex in Gorham. Included will Gorham. Wyland, who weighed in at 7 junior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in be an Academic and Student Resource The Friends of Baxter Memorial Library pounds, 10 ounces, is being held by 3 communications and is a Camp Sunshine Information Fair, campus tours and an Fall Book Sale will be held in the Gorham year old big sister Ellery. volunteer. opportunity to meet with faculty, staff, Recreation Building (75 South St.) on and students. Reservations are requested. Friday, Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. FMI, 780-5670 or www.usm.maine.edu/ and Saturday, Oct. 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 6:30 p.m. at the Baxter Library. Interested Oct. 30 at the Robie Gym on South Street admit/regform.html. p.m. A Friends Preview Night will be held scientists, ages 5 to 18, will learn about from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mattresses of all on Thursday, Oct. 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. carbon dioxide and natural water sources. sizes will be available at 30% - 60% off. The GHS Giving Tree Program will hold Tickets are $5. In conjunction with the Registration requested. FMI, 839-5031. Choose from 18 different styles including an Indoor Yard Sale on Saturday, Oct. 23 book sale, the library will partner with the memory foam and latex. FMI, 839-4383. from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the GHS cafete- Red Cross to host a blood drive in honor There will be a Nimble Thimble Quilt ria. Shop for bikes, furniture, strollers, of Gorham Chief of Police Ron Shepard Show on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. Casco Bay Concert Band will present books, movies, and more. If interested in and Be the Match will also be on hand to 4 p.m., First Parish Congregational “From the Stage & Screen,” Sunday, donating items email amy_smith@gor- to take cheek swabs and registrations Church in Gorham. $5 entrance fee. Oct. 24, 3 p.m. at GHS McCormack ham.k12.me.us or laura_ryan@gorham. for the National Marrow Donor Program Refreshments served. FMI, Donna 839- Performing Arts Center. $7 Adults, $6 k12.me.us. Registry. Both groups will be available 2291. Seniors, FREE Children/Students. FMI, from 1 to 6 p.m. in Shaw Gym, across www.cascobayconcertband.org. The public is invited to “Meet the the hall from the book sale. FMI, visit A Two-Day Rummage Sale will take Candidates” for Districts 129 and 130 www.baxterlibrary.org or call 839-5031. State Representatives on Wednesday, place at the Cressey Road United There will be a Community Halloween Methodist Church on Friday, Oct. 15 from (costume) and Harvest Party at Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. in the Council National Youth Science Day will be cel- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 16 YourSpace in Gorham on Saturday, Oct. Chambers, Gorham Municipal Center, ebrated on Tuesday, Oct. 26 from 5:30 to from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Plenty of clothes, 30 from 7:30 p.m. to midnight. Proceeds dishes, books, furniture, toys and house to benefit Gorham Food Pantry and plants to choose from. Fill a grocery bag YourSpace. Please bring a food donation for $1 at 11 a.m. on Saturday. for the Food Pantry and/or an ‘easy to share’ dish to share with friends. $30/ The Second Annual Harmony and couple, $15/single. Cash bar of wine and Harvest Concert will be held on Saturday, beer. Tickets available at www.yourspace- October 23 at 2 p.m. at the Cressey Road maine.org. FMI, 839-3982. United Methodist Church in Gorham. Musical groups and individuals from The Portland Symphony Orchestra’s our local area will perform and a buffet KinderKonzert series begins with promoting the use of Maine products will “Strings: The Story of Abbie Burgess,” be presented as a “Sampling of Foods” a brave young girl who keeps the light- to all ticket holders. Ticket sales will house burning during a raging storm. benefit Habitat for Humanity. $10/adults, Kids, ages 3 – 7, are encouraged to New! $5/under 12. Sponsored by the Gorham sing, dance, wiggle, clap, and have fun Wheat and promotions. Ecumenical Council. FMI, 839-6986. on Friday, Oct. 22 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. gluten-free pizza GHO P at Narragansett School and Friday, Oct. other The last Authentic Bean-Hole Bean 22 at 12:35 p.m. at White Rock School. now available any

with Supper of the season will be held at the Tickets $4. FMI, www.portlandsymphony. UCC in North Gorham on Saturday, Oct. org or 773-6128.

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not FMI, 892-9532. The Grace Notes, an a cappella gospel

may group, will perform at the White Rock

coupon Need a new mattress? There will be a Free Baptist Church (300 Sebago Lake

www.gorhamhouseofpizza.com This Mattress Fundraiser Sale sponsored by Road) on Saturday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. GHS Project Graduation on Saturday, FMI, www.wwfbc.org.

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2nd fl Thriftiques Shop Vintage Finds & Repurposed Treasures 2nd floor, 8 School Street (Use Dance Studio Street Entrance) Hours: Wed & Fri. 10–5, Thur 10–7 Audiology Services and Hearing Aids Sat 10–4 or by appointment. Shannon Phinney Dowdle, Audiologist Consignments welcomed, please contact Sherrie at 839-8147 or [email protected] 381 Main Street, Suite 4 • Gorham, Maine 04038 839-8400 • www.villagehearing.com Pamela and Richard Graves of October 15, 2010 | Gorham Times | 13 Gorham and Anne McHenry of Belfast, Northern Ireland are proud to announce the wedding of their children Jennifer Graves (GHS ’06) to Francis McHenry. The wed- FREE ding took place on August 16, 2010 at Belfast Castle in Ireland. Graves is a graduate of the University of SUNGLASSES Maine with a degree in Marine Science and is attending gradu- ate school for Marine Biology. Her husband is an Account Manager With complete eye exam and purchase of Dana for Vodafone UK. The couple will reside in Maine. prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses. Buckman Offer applies to non-prescripion sunglasses, GUESS $160 value Wife-Carrying Gorham Couple from Add prescription lenses for 1/2 price. Gorham Among the Best in North Offer good while America: Gorham residents Stacey and supplies last. Jesse Coleman finished eighth among 50 couples from across the United States and Canada in the North American Wife Carrying Championship that took place EYE CARE & EYE WEAR October 9 at Sunday River Ski Resort in Newry. The Colemans, who entered the CENTER race for the first time, completed the 278- yard obstacle course in a time of 1:11.89 Eric T. Roush, O.D. of Maine with Jesse carrying Stacey over and through various obstacles. The winning time of 1:01.91 was turned in by a couple 20 MECHANIC ST, GORHAM (next to Hannafords) • 839-3617 from Farmington who qualified for the HOURS: Tues. - Fri. 8-5:30/Sat. 8-12 World Wife Carrying Championship next July in Finland. Look for additional cover- age in the next Gorham Times. Photo credit Nick Lambert P u b l i c I n v i t e d T o Meet the Candidates Of Interest from Previous Page Sate Representatives for Districts 129 and 130 Selma Botman, President of USM, will adults/$5 under 12. Not recommended Wednesday Oct. 20 speak at Gorham Business Exchange’s for very young children. FMI, 642-3743 Location: Gorham Municipal Center meeting on October 21, 2010, 11:30 or www.schoolhousearts.org. a.m.-1 p.m. As she begins her third year 75 South Street, Gorham, ME as USM president, Botman will update Trinity Lutheran Church on Main St. in In the Council Chambers at 7 pm GBE on USM issues, outline her priorities Westbook will host an open house on Description: Moderated and Town Hall Style and describe briefly how USM delivers Oct. 15 from noon to 4 p.m. Fair Trade on the promise of public higher educa- goods will be available for purchase E-mail questions to [email protected] tion to transform the lives of students, including baskets from Ghana, Elephant their families, our communities and state. Pooh paper, jewelry, purses, home This event will be televised live on This meeting will be held in Room 113 goods, kid toys, wooden puzzles, recycled Time Warner Cable in Gorham. of Upperclass Hall, the new dormitory products, coffee and chocolate. FMI on Buxton, Scarborough, and Westbrook behind Bailey Hall, USM, Gorham. There Fair Trade check out www.karmafairtrade. citizens may see the event with is no cost for this meeting. Advance com. streaming video available at reservations requested, but not required. www.gorham-me.org. Email [email protected]. holiday fairs 65th Annual Harvest Fair, Prides Corner close to home Congregational Church, Westbrook. The USM Southworth Planetarium Friday, Oct. 22, 6 to 9 p.m. & Saturday, Science Bldg. on Falmouth St. in Portland Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. will present “Greek Sky: Myth, Science and Ideas,” on Sunday, Oct. 24 at 4 p.m. Christmas Craft Fair, Saturday, Oct. 23 $6/$4. For reservations, call 780-5025. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Westbrook Eagles #2977, 89 Saco St., Westbrook. Schoolhouse Arts Center at Sebago Lake will hold its Second Annual Haunted Schoolhouse from Oct. 15 - 31. $8

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Sebago to Sea from Page 1 backed by approximately 15 govern- mately 1,500 acres of Portland Water Mills at Gambo and the Cumberland laborative initiative involving the ment, business and nonprofit groups District land to public use with and Oxford Canal site. Towns of Falmouth, Gorham, that joined forces to form the Sebago beach access at the Sebago Lake Little by little, small segments Standish, Windham and the City to the Sea Trail Coalition. The end. Permits are required and are are being added to the trail. So far, of Westbrook; Maine Department Coalition’s visionary plans include a available at several kiosk locations about 18 miles of the proposed 28.5- of Transportation, Portland Trails, rail and trail route that could eventu- in Otter Ponds and at the Portland mile route are complete. Meetings Portland Water District, Bicycle ally connect to Fryeburg. Water District on Rt. 237. The round are already in progress and funds Coalition of Maine, Cumberland The newest segment, an unpaved trip hike/bike from Otter Ponds is are being raised for the next critical County Healthy Maine Partnerships hiking/mountain biking trail, con- about 10 miles. segment, the South Windham to the and the Mountain Division Alliance, nects Otter Ponds in Standish with The unpaved segment of trail then Westbrook River Walk portion of the Portland Trails, and the National Sebago Lake and opens approxi- connects with the paved Mountain trail. One big obstacle was recently Park Service’s Rivers, Trails & Division Trail (4.5 removed when the Maine Turnpike Conservation Assistance Program. miles), which runs Authority agreed to create a 10-foot FMI about Sebago to the Sea Trail from Otter Ponds in wide pedestrian path as part of a visit www.sebagotothesea.org/. FMI Standish, through Presumpscot River bridge rebuilding on the Portland Water District’s Gorham to Rt. 202 project. Sebago Lake Land Reserve go to in South Windham, The project was originally envi- www.pwd.org/environment/sebago/ crossing the scenic sioned several years ago by the sebagolakelandreseve.php. More Presumpscot River Presumpscot River Watershed information on the guided historical via the trestle bridge, Coalition and is now facilitated by tour recently held by PRLT, read a and looping through the Presumpscot Regional Land secondary article at www.gorham- Shaw Park, the historic Trust (PRLT). In 2007, the PRLT times.com/PRLT. Oriental Gunpowder established the project as a col-

Baldacci from Page 1 major improvements in our energy infrastructure.” He went on to cite Gorham East-West the 2,000 “real” jobs that will be created and the enhancement of the economy and the preservation of our Corridor Feasibility Study quality of life. In their remarks, Galan, Burns, and Kump described the MPRP in detail. Burns called it one of the larg- Public Meeting est construction projects in Maine’s history, which will produce jobs that Growth and Congestion: Surprising Findings the state needs. Kump said the proj- ect is a “major milestone” for CMP that will be a foundation for the development of renewable energy Projections show 70 percent of new homes and jobs in Maine GORHAM E/W CORRIDOR sources and the protection of the over the next 25 years will locate in this area west of Portland. STUDY AREA environment. Galan told the listeners that the new transmission facilities That’s about 35,000 new homes and 25,000 new jobs. will connect Canadian power sup- Gray plies through Maine to the rest of Baldwin the northeast. He also expressed his Over the past year, the Gorham East-West Corridor Feasibility firm’s confidence in America’s eco- Study, a major transportation/land use study in Gorham, Standish nomic future, saying that Iberdrola Windham Westbrook, Scarborough and South Portland, has been spends $4-5 billion annually in examining the problems this could bring – and developing GORHAM WEST- America. possible solutions. BROOK Following the speeches, the digni- Buxton taries proceeded to a small separate SOUTH tent adjacent to the main tent. In As the fastest-growing residential region in Maine, this area is PORTLAND SCARBOROUGH a brief ceremony, they unveiled a already subject to increasing traffi c congestion, decreasing granite monument commemorating traffi c safety and the loss of rural character. the launching of the MPRP. Primary Study Area As a result of the inclement The study has uncovered some surprising fi ndings. The answer weather, a planned tour of the sub- is more than just widening or building roads. Area residents station was cancelled because of potential electrical dangers. Those and business owners are encouraged to attend these meetings Secondary Study Area in attendance at the event were able and provide their thoughts. to assuage their disappointment by consuming the generously provided food and beverages. Tuesday, October 26 Wednesday, November 3 Several local officials were pres- ent, including State Rep. Jane Knapp 6pm – 8pm 6pm – 8pm and Town Councilors Matt Mattingly, Wyndham Hotel Gorham Municipal Center Mike Phinney and Noah Miner, along 363 Maine Mall Road Ball Park Road with Town Manager David Cole. South Portland, Maine Gorham, Maine New Planning Board member Chris Hickey attended in his capacity as an employee of one of the contractors involved in the project. Those readers interested in learn- ing more about the power project can go to CMP’s website www. cmpco.com or to the state’s website www.maine.gov for public docu- mentation relating to the project. For more information on the study or questions regarding these meetings, please visit www.gorhamcorridor.org or call Carol Morris at 207.329.6502

MTA17644GorhamEWCS.indd 1 10/8/10 4:59:15 PM October 15, 2010 | Gorham Times | 15 Town Council Report from Page 11 by the Gorham PD. The Town can related story p. 1) revoke the license of the facility has two • Voted 6-0 to appropriate $200,000 or more violations of this ordinance. from Recreation Impact Fees to estab- At any event where 15 or more non- lish an account for a synthetic turf  resident guests were expected, the fra- competition athletic field. The vote ternity would be required to notify the authorized a committee to run a cam-  Gorham PD and the Fire Department paign to fund raise for this project.  in advance. In addition, the fraternity The committee will also be charged would be required to have all guests with making a recommendation as sign in, to have an event supervisor who to where this field should be located  would be on hand at all times during and developing a design for the facil-  an event. Violations of this ordinance ity.  would be a fine between $100 and • Voted 6-0 to send a request to prohibit $1000. The Council voted 5-1 (Miner) to 3 axle trucks or larger from Robie St.  amend the order. to the Town Manager for his review.  • Voted 6-0 to accept the bid of  In other actions the Council: Revision Energy to install solar pan-  • Voted 5-1 (Robinson) to send a pro- els on the roof of the Municipal posal to expand the area of Gorham Center primarily funded through and restricted to shotgun use only to the Efficiency Maine Trust Grant. Ordinance Committee for review, • Voted 4-1 (Miner; Phinney recused) including a review of the entire fire- to accept the proposal from Great arms ordinance and report back to Falls Builders to construct a dormer the Town Council. and replace the roof at the Public • Voted 6-0 to accept the bid of Peter Safety Building with $165,000 from & Dawn Wentworth in the amount the Capital Project Reserve Fund to of $81,100 for the former fraternity supplement funds already in the bud- house located at 27 Preble St. (see get for this project. Be afraid! Be very afraid!

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he Gorham Health Council Everything would like to make residents Hayrides! is FREE! Taware of the assistance they pro- vide to the community. This organiza- tion has been in existence for over fifty years, during which time it has offered various services to the com- munity including assisting the school department during flu clinics, donat- ing money to project graduation, and supplying residents with medical items as needed. Members of The Gorham Health Council operate an extensive Health Closet from its loca- tion in the Municipal Center. There is currently a large supply of medical items within the closet that are not 8 Elkins Rd, Gorham (off New Portland Rd) being utilized. The items available to loan include wheelchairs, wheelchair lifechurchmaine.org 839-6354 ramps, hospital beds, crutches, canes

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Profiles from Page 5 economy. And thirdly, I will work mise, and have a strong work ethic—all tirelessly to insure proper funding for useful legislative skills. municipal and state funded colleges and universities. Name: Jacob (Jake) T. Stoddard THE VARIETY ALONE IS District 130 Address: 44 Webster Rd., Buxton, ME Name: Linda F. Sanborn Education: B.A. Address: 170 Spiller Political Science from Rd. Gorham, ME USM REFRESHING Education: B.S. Personal: Single, 1 four Michigan State legged dependant University, 1974; M.D. Employment: Program manager of a University of Illinois, home for adults with developmental 1978 disabilities Personal: Married, 3 grown sons Political and Community Experience: Employment: State Representative, In addition to working in the mental District 130; Nonesuch River Golf health and long term care industry for Club; Retired family physician the past five years I’m a volunteer wres- Political and Community Experience: tling coach for the elementary, middle One term Maine State House of and high school teams in Scarborough. Representatives; Member Joint Select I’m a volunteer whole blood and plate- Committee on Health Care Reform let donor with the American Red Cross. Opportunities and Implementation; I also try to give back by participating Deacon First Parish Congregational in fund raising efforts for the Cystic Church; Volunteer: Gorham Ecumenical Fibrosis Foundation, The Humane Food Pantry, Wayside Soup Kitchen, Society and the Susan G. Komen founda- Gorham schools; Corporator Gorham tion. Savings Bank; Operation Tribute Board What do you see as your major chal- member lenge and what do you bring to the REFRESHING What do you see as your major chal- table? lenge and what do you bring to the I’m nobody special; my personal chal- table? FREE lenges are the same challenges every- Donut with I see the major challenge for the state body else faces. Keeping the lights on, purchase of being that of growing jobs in Maine the car gassed up, food on the table; that will pay a livable wage, allow our any beverage all the while trying to put money away children to stay and work in state, and Limit one coupon per customer per visit. Coupon must be for the future and the unexpected. This presented at time of purchase. Shop must retain coupon. allow our elders to retire without worry- No substitutions allowed. No cash refunds. Void if copied is one of the reasons why I’m running or transferred and where prohibited or restricted by law. ing about outliving their savings. for office. We have the lowest median Consumer must pay applicable tax. May not be combined Health care costs are one of the big- with any other coupon, discount, promotion combo or value income of any state in New England, meal. Coupon may not be reproduced, copied, purchased, gest costs for small business and a major traded or sold. Internet distribution strictly prohibited. and we don’t show up in the U.S News Cash redemption value: 1/20 of 1 cent. © 2010 DD IP Holder reason many small businesses have gone LLC. All rights reserved. and World Report top 20 places to do under. My background in health care business. Above all these should be Good at participating locations in Maine and allows me to understand the major cost Carroll & Coos county in New Hampshire the top concerns of our legislators in drivers of health care and plan how to Price and participation may vary. Augusta and I don’t think they are. Expires lower those costs. Payment reform is © 2010 DD IP Holder LLC. All rights reserved. What I bring to the table is simple; PLU # 856 10/30/10 one of the most crucial of these inter- I know the value of a dollar and the ventions. meaning of work. I didn’t grow up in Educating a skilled workforce is also extravagant circumstances. I’ve put oil critical to attracting high paying jobs in in the tank five gallons at a time, or to technology and green industry. My years shut the furnace off when there is no of education, educating my sons, vol- demand to conserve fuel. Like many unteer work in the schools, and strong fellow Mainers I know what working belief in the value of education give me two jobs is like. While I was working the dedication needed to improve our my way through college for a majority educational system and resources to of the time I worked two jobs, pulling draw from to accomplish that goal. down seventy hours a week and attend- I have run a small business (medical ing school full time. practice) and understand the difficulty There is nothing significant about of quarterly tax payments, workers com- these circumstances. Many of us have pensation, and workers benefits pack- lived in run down neighborhoods ages first hand. I appreciate the need to watching others abuse the system, simplify the regulatory process, make it while we got up at 4 a.m. to go to work more efficient and reliable. At the same a double and pay the tax man to sup- time we must keep consumer and envi- port their life style. Those are the chal- ronmental protections a priority, pre- lenges I see and the experiences and serving Maine’s best assets, our natural attitude I bring to the table. resources and quality of life. I am a good listener, make well- reasoned decisions, am able to compro-

Medical Equipment from Previous Page and walkers, among other supplies. Closet are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., All of these items have been donated Monday through Friday. The medical to the Health Council. items are free of charge and are avail- Gerry Day, President of the Gorham able on a for-loan basis. Health Council states, “It is impor- The Health Council is seeking new tant to get the word out that these members, and as Day states, “Your items are really not being used to any commitment is small, your reward great extent.” Day advises that if you great.” If you are interested in volun- or someone you know could ben- teering your time and services to the efit from the use of these items, you Gorham Health Council, please con- should contact Alice Kennedy, Health tact Gerry Day at 839-3859. Closet Coordinator, at 839-4579. The hours of operation for the Health 18 | Gorham Times | October 15, 2010 the

Suspicious Pizza Activity Gray Road caller reported suspicious Spiller Road man was arrested for activity in the area. Subject was a lost domestic violence assault, obstructing pizza delivery driver. Directions were report of a crime, criminal mischief and given. violating conditions of release. A 13-year-old male reported that his Herrick Road caller believed they were mother assaulted him. Officer met with being “ripped off” by a hot water repair the mother who explained it was disci- company. pline. Spiller Road caller reported a donkey Winslow Road caller stated there were running loose in the area. loud trucks every morning at 4:30 a.m. in the new development. Trucks have loud Blackberry Lane caller reported a subject back up alarms and are disturbing their in a vehicle with out of state plates came sleep. to their door and wanted to seal their driveway. South St. caller reported that they might be in possession of a stolen bicycle that Mosher Road caller reported that their their child bought from an 18 year old. dog had a fight with a fox. The dog was injured and the fox was deceased. Caller reported four vehicles at Fort Hill Park. They were looking for the northern Caller reported there was an unattended lights. vehicle on the bypass. Subject works for Fish and Game and was taking measure- Ossipee Trail caller reported there was a ments. “big animal” in the road that they believed Mosher Road caller reported there were Illustration by Douglas Smith was a porcupine. a group of juveniles at the pit that were Saco St. caller reported a dead cat on up to no good. the side of the road and requested it to be removed because it was too sad to see. The manager of a Main St. business Sponsored by: L.L.Bean, called to say there was a skunk in the Maine Home + Design, maine, Officer removed a couch from Mosher parking lot with a cup stuck on its head. PORTLANDSTAGE Macdonald Page & Co., LLC Road as it was causing a traffic hazard. where great theater lives PORTLAND Magazine Caller reported an incident of harass- Shelby Drive caller reported there were ment while they were delivering papers Tickets: 207.774.0465 | www.portlandstage.org three pigs running loose in their yard. on Garden Ave. Copperhead Road caller reported that Osborne Road caller reported finding they were missing three pigs that had suspicious plants on their parent’s prop- gotten out under the fence. erty. October 15, 2010 | Gorham Times | 19 what’s happening C l assified S FRIDAY, OCT. 15 LESSONS FOR SALE • Two-Day Rummage Sale, Cressey Road The Gorham Ecumenical Food Pantry is United Methodist Church, 9 a.m. to PIANO LESSONS. $20/half hour. 1st half BRAND NEW wrought iron bed with mattress open at St. Anne’s Church every Thurs. hour free consultation. Emphasis on basics set. $299. FMI, 396-5661. 4 p.m. from 9–11 a.m.; the second Wednesday to learning improvisation. Call Nancy 929- NEW PLUSH TOP queen mattress set, in • Fall Book Sale, Baxter Memorial Library, of the month from 6–7:30 p.m.; and the 2128. plastic. $240. FMI, 899-8853. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. $5. FMI, 839-5031. third Monday of the month from VOICE AND PIANO lessons at my Gorham 6–7 p.m. Open to anyone in Gorham in KING EUROTOP mattress set, factory sealed studio. BA in Music Ed. $22 per half hour. w/warranty. $230. FMI, 396-5661. SATURDAY, OCT. 16 need of food. Located in the building Call Paul 839-4628. • Two-Day Rummage Sale, Cressey Road behind St. Anne’s Church, Main St. IMPORTED LEATHER living room set, choco- Want to get your child unplugged for a late brown, mint cond. $695. FMI, 899-8853. United Methodist Church, 9 a.m. to while and into something valuable for his/ 1 p.m. her lifetime? Piano lesssons. Peggy Gates. NEW MICROSUEDE couch, beige. $299. FMI, 396-5661. • Authentic Bean-Hole Bean Supper, UCC • Toddler Time, ages 18-36 mos., 10 839-6141. North Gorham, $8/$4 under 12.FMI, a.m., Baxter Library. FMI, 839-5031. FULL OR TWIN mattress set with frame. $179. FMI, 899-8853. 892-9532. • North Gorham Public Library, Story services • Fall Book Sale, Baxter Memorial Library, Hour for ages 3 to 5 yrs, 9:30-10:30 HOUSEKEEPER. Residential or commercial. wanted 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $5. FMI, 839-5031. a.m. FMI, 892-2575. Hourly or flat rates. Excellent references. [email protected] EVENING CHILDCARE WANTED: Need per- son 16 yrs or older on Wednesday evenings MONDAY, OCT. 18 SATURDAY, OCT. 23 E.R. Services. Anything from ground up. • Giving Tree Indoor Yard Sale, GHS caf- Affordable rates. Mulching, tree work, lawn/ from approximately 5 to 10 p.m. to monitor • Gorham Food Pantry open, 6 to 7 p.m. my children (ages 11 and 13). Please con- (located in St. Anne’s Catholic Church eteria, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. plant installations, patios, walkways, etc. Call anytime. 347-1405. tact Ruth Kelly @ 839-8169 parking lot) • Nimble Thimble Quilt Show, 9 – 4 p.m., INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING. • Food & Fellowship Ecumenical Meal First Parish Church, Gorham. FMI, missing 839-2291. Specializing in older homes. Low rates, Program, Windham Hill UCC, 140 MISSING: 12 year old, FEMALE SOLID • Second Annual Harmony and Harvest quality work. Free estimates. Call Dave Hall, Windham Center Rd, Windham. 929-4469. CHOCOLATE SHORT HAIRED POINTER, Everyone welcome. FMI, 892-3769. Concert, 2 p.m., Cressey Road United Last seen Sunday October 10th, Wood Road Methodist Church. $10/$5. FMI, FLOORING REPAIRS. Carpet, tile, vinyl etc. 10 years experience. Fully insured. Free esti- area. PLEASE HELP. Call 837-0763 or 839- WEDNESDAY, OCT. 20 839-6986. mates. Jeff 615-3472. 7187 if you have any information. She is • Bean Supper at the Bungalow, Rt. 22/ deeply missed. • Meet the Candidates, State CLEANING POSITION sought by local moth- Representatives, Council Chamber, Broadturn, 5 to 6 p.m., $5. FMI, er and daughter. Weekly and every other 839-6972. Classified ads are $5 for 15 words, Gorham Municipal Center, 7 p.m. week. References available. Call Pat after 2 plus an additional $1 for each extra 5 words. • North Gorham Public Library, Babies in p.m. 839-6827. Ads can be boxed for additional $2. the Library, ages 0-3 yrs, 10 to 11 a.m. SUNDAY, OCT. 24 E-mail classifieds to [email protected]. FMI, 892-2575. • USM Fall Open House, Costello Sports Complex, 12 noon to 4:30 p.m. FMI, THURSDAY, OCT. 21 www.usm.maine.edu/admit/regform. • Kiwanis Club Lunch Meeting, Pinecrest html or 780-5670. Bed & Breakfast, Noon to 1 p.m. FMI, • Casco Bay Concert Band, 3 p.m., the Library, ages 0-3 yrs, 10 to 11 a.m. • Baby & Me, birth – 18 mos., 9:30 a.m., 839-8944. MPAC. $7/$6/free for students. FMI, FMI, 892-2575. Baxter Library. FMI, 839-5031. • Gorham Food Pantry open, 9 to 11 a.m. www.cascobayconcertband.org. • Toddler Time, ages 18-36 mos., 10 (located in St. Anne’s Catholic Church THURSDAY, OCT. 28 a.m., Baxter Library. FMI, 839-5031. parking lot) MONDAY, OCT. 25 • Gorham Food Pantry open, 9 to 11 a.m. • North Gorham Public Library, Story • Noontime Community Meal, • Food & Fellowship Ecumenical Meal (located in St. Anne’s Catholic Church Hour for ages 3-5 yrs, 9:30 to 10:30 Westbrook-Warren Congregational Program, Windham Hill UCC, 140 parking lot) a.m. FMI, 892-2575. Church (810 Main St., Westbrook) $4. Windham Center Rd, Windham. • Noontime Community Meal, • Early release for grades K-12. Shepherd’s pie. Everyone welcome. Everyone welcome. FMI, 892-3769. Westbrook-Warren Congregational FMI, 854-9157.• Baby & Me, birth to 18 Church (810 Main St., Westbrook). FRIDAY, OCT. 29 mos., 9:30 a.m., Baxter Library. FMI, WEDNESDAY, OCT. 27 $4. Baked chicken. Everyone welcome. • Conferences for grades K-12. 839-5031. • North Gorham Public Library, Babies in FMI, 854-9157.

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