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NONPROFIT Town of U.S. POSTAGE PAID olume umber ay V 17 N 10 M 13, 2011 GORHAM, ME Gorham, Maine PERMIT NO. 10 —Founded 1736— Plan-It GHS A Higher Recycling 275 Years of Performing Follow-Up Gorham History and Efficient Bus and Walking Tours Dede Perkins High sulfate Levels School Stacy Sallinen Complicate Removal id you know the McClellan the Hannaford flagpole at 2 p.m. on house, built in 1773, was Sunday. orham High School was recently Sheri Faber Dthe first brick house in Highlights of the long bus tour identified as one of nine higher Cumberland County? Or that the include a stop of Merrifield Farm for performing and efficient public he town received a report from G Oxford and Cumberland Canal con- a brief talk on the Indurated Fibre high schools in Maine by the Center for the Department of Environmental necting Sebago Lake to Casco Bay Co. and as well a stop at the former Education Policy, Applied Research and Protection (DEP) that showed the T passed through Gorham? Did you Levi Hall School. The short bus tour Evaluation (CEPARE) and the Maine sulfate level in the material at Plan-It know that at one time there were and walking tour will encompass Education Policy Research Institute Recycling is higher than expected. two Shaker communities in our Village history 100 to 150 years ago. (MEPRI) at the University of Southern Sulfate is found in building materials town? Walkers will be invited to tour the Maine. such as sheetrock and wallboard. As If you’re interested in learn- inside of the IOOF building, which The high school qualified to par- a result a possible plan to take the ing more about Gorham history, has been restored to its original ticipate in a study to identify practices material to a landfill in Augusta is no consider joining one of the his- condition. Along the route, all tour that make it successful. In order for a longer a viable option. There are other tory tours offered on Saturday and participants will hear stories about school to be considered higher per- landfills that could potentially take the Sunday—May 28 and 29—during town monuments, churches, histori- forming, it must have a three-year aver- material but the cost of removing and the town’s 275th celebration. The cal houses, Fort Gorham, as well as age on SATs above state average, two- transporting it is estimated to be at Gorham Historical Society has orga- descriptions of what once was, but year average of meeting proficiency least $750,000. The town has been con- nized three tours—long (3 hours) is no longer. and have a graduation rate above state tacted by various businesses that have and short (1 hour) bus tours that To reserve your spot on one average. GHS placed ninth out of 106 expressed an interest in the property will leave from St. Anne’s parking of the history tours, please call schools for proficiency on the SATs but according to Town Manager David lot at 2 p.m. both days as well as a Gorham Recreation at 222-1630. and had a graduation rate of 90.09 per- Cole, the town is “trying to figure out walking tour that will leave from cent. The state average graduation rate what the best option might be for the was 83.53 percent. A school is consid- site.” He described the process as a ered to be efficient when the average “complicated one with many players amount a school district spends on a and one that is unlikely to have a rapid student is not disproportionate to high- solution.” There is an estimated 5,000 MDOT Holds Final Hearing er performing standards. tons of trash at the site. The town is In early March, researchers from still trying to address this problem, MEPRI spent two days visiting the although Cole points out there is “no Bill Ambrose on Burnham Road school. Their observations, categorized legal requirement for the town or the into eight key characteristics used to state to do anything.” t a public meeting at Gorham’s describe higher performing schools, One option under consideration Municipal Center on April were released in April. In the report, would be for the town to re-open its A26, the Maine Department of researchers noted: “many wonderful closed landfill and dispose of the mate- Transportation (MDOT) presented its practices were evident during our visit rial there. This would be appreciably final plans to improve the intersection to Gorham High School. The strongest cheaper than transporting it to an of Burnham and County Roads (Route and most pervasive elements we saw in out-of-town landfill as there would be 22). This intersection is within what is our review of documents, interviews, no tipping fees at Gorham’s landfill known as the “overlap area,” in which classroom observations, focus groups, and the transportation costs would be Routes 22 and 114 share the same and conversations” include: appreciably less, but there would still roadway. • The school and district demonstrated be a cost—probably at least $100,000. The intersection in question has a willingness to identify areas in Cole is continuing to seek a solution long been the site of vehicular acci- Photo credit Bill Ambrose need of improvement, both academ- where the town would not have to dents and near misses. It is classified ic and social, and then maintained spend taxpayer dollars to fund the as a “high crash location.” In addi- Westbound vehicles on County Road the focus and commitment to effect clean up. tion, it is a cause of traffic backups attempt to turn left while other westbound change Cole and the DEP are looking for during the morning and evening rush traffic pass on the right. This type of vehi- • A solid core of teaching staff knowl- a way to remove the waste as expe- hours. Left turns from Burnham Road edgeable about their content area ditiously as possible as it presents a to County Road and left turns from cle movement contributes to rush hour and demonstrated engaging, chal- potential fire hazard and will produce County Road onto Burnham Road congestion and a high rate of accidents. lenging practices odor and other potential problems as it are the major causes of difficulty. • The school enjoyed strong com- decomposes. Compounding the problem is the

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During his wish trip to meet “Toy Story” characters at Walt Disney World® Resort, wish child Lucien Beardsley, 6, and his new insidetheTimes friends read the Gorham Times. Lucien is one of numerous children 18 Blotter 5 Living who, while fighting a life-threatening medical condition, received 19 Calendar 4 Municipal the chance to have a dream come true thanks to the Make-A-Wish 19 Classified 6 School Foundation of Maine and its supporters. Portland Radio Group 16 Community 12 Sports sponsored Lucien’s wish with a donation of $6,000 and the Walt Disney Company provided theme park tickets and special meet and greets for Lucien and his family. www.gorhamtimes.com 2 | Gorham Times | May 13, 2011 letters to theEditor Times Letters must be less than 300 words, signed with a first and last name, typed or e-mailed and include a phone number. Letters are solely the opinion of the writer and not that of the Gorham Times. They are published at the discretion of the Gorham Times Bringing the News to All of Gorham and are subject to editing. PO Box 401, 77 South Street Gorham, Maine 04038 Dear Gorham Times, should be voted down for the bad hand painted rock. Phone and Fax: 839-8390 I read the article in the Times idea it is and to show the council we My understanding was that there E-mail: [email protected] concerning the bond for the new have had enough of loose pocket- was a funeral in the cemetery and www.gorhamtimes.com athletic field. It is difficult for me to books. the chain was never put back up, rationalize spending $3 million on Peter Woodcock which doesn’t stop people for walk- The Gorham Times is a free volunteer-run a school athletic field. If the town ing under it. community newspaper distributed every other were awash in money, it would Dear Gorham Times, The town garage was notified, but Friday to more than 100 pick-up sites be a nice luxury. Just $0.21 more I am saddened by the person there was nothing they could do. to our mill rate is too much for an or persons who took my mother’s My sister put in a complaint to the throughout Gorham. absolutely nonessential dream of arrangement at her grave. I put them Gorham Police who thought it was a —— our elected officials. We are taxed there on her birthday, April 10th. My big joke! How to reach us enough already. An item such as this sister, who lives on the same road, What did this person gain from News [email protected] never should make it to referendum; put them out for Easter and the very stealing the flowers? Just so they Sports [email protected] it should have died in chambers. next day they where gone. My sister could get out cheap for not buying Features [email protected] Thinking like this by our nationally called me all upset on Monday that their own? It’s bad karma! Of Interest [email protected] elected leaders in government is someone had taken them. Not only Pamela S. Gray what led us to the financial quagmire did they take the flowers and the Calendar item [email protected] this country is in. This spending pot they were hanging in, but also a Advertising [email protected] or 839-8390 School News [email protected] —— Come join the fun at the Founder’s Festival Memorial Day weekend behind Office Hours Narragansett School. There will be music, rides, vendors and lots of treats! Tuesday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. or call 839-8390 Also, the Gorham Times will dedicate an entire 24-page issue to celebrate Gorham’s 275th for an appointment. anniversary. The special commemorative edition will be published the same weekend as the Gorham —— Founder’s Festival, May 27-30. It will include informative and historical articles, community and business Subscriptions profiles, interviews and photographs all celebrating Gorham’s history. The four-page Gorham Founder’s $15/year in Gorham; $20/year elsewhere $10/year for college subscription Festival insert will include a map and schedule of events, information about the festival and much more. Editor Karen DiDonato The commemorative issue is not to be missed! Business Manager Sandra Wilson The Gorham Times would like to thank all the advertisers who Design/Production Jeannine Owens supported this edition. We very much appreciate your business. Times Police Beat Sheri Faber Staff Writers Bill Ambrose, Sherrie Fontaine, Jackie Francis, Sarah Gavett- Nielsen, Stacy Sallinen, Robin Somes NEWS FROM Augusta Features Chris Crawford Staff Photographers Martha T. Harris Rich Obrey Maine Voting Rights Under Attack Public Service Jackie Francis Phil Bartlett, D-Gorham Sports Jeff Pike School Coordinator Stacy Sallinen Sen. Phil Bartlett (207) 839-7827, (800) 423-6900, [email protected] Distribution Chad Sirois Business Development icture Election Day. It’s a long claimed to have seen or heard of cases tions. Please contact your legislators Coordinator Sherrie Fontaine

day, you’re taking your kids to of voter fraud, when they have been and let them know how you feel. Board of Directors school, buying groceries, going investigated by the Secretary of State If you would like assistance navigat- P Maynard Charron, President to work, picking up the dry-cleaning, and the Attorney General they have ing through the legislative process Edward Feibel, Robert Gould, Bruce Hepler and making a quick stop at the town not resulted in prosecutions. In fact, in or state government, please call my Julie Mason, David Willis, Katie O’Brien, hall to vote. You go up the voter reg- 2010 the Secretary of State conducted office in Augusta at 287-1515. You may istrar, just like you have for years, but an audit of Maine’s Central Voter also e-mail me through my website Hannah Schulz Sirios, Michael Wing this time after they ask for your name Registry. Out of all the votes it had at www.mainesenate.org/bartlett and —— and your address they ask another recorded, only 11 cases of possible vot- click on the contact form link. Sales Staff Sandra Wilson, Janet Willams question: “can we see your ID?” Don’t ing irregularity warranted an investiga- Distribution Jason Beever, David Butler, have it with you because you left it at tion by the Attorney General. Of those Maureen Butler, Julie Burnheimer, Lily Landry, home? Too bad. You can’t vote. Have only two turned out to be possible Ginny Micucci, Bob Mulkern, Russ Frank, Jeff an elderly parent who doesn’t have voter fraud. Pike, Cody Porter, John Richard, Julie Sellick, a license because they don’t drive? So now we have a solution to a non- around town David Willis Someone better go down to the local existent problem, one that is going to Bureau of Motor Vehicles and get them cost taxpayers. If LD 199 passes, the Advertising and Copy Deadlines Village Hearing Care has moved to one or they can’t vote either. These state would be required to provide Ad deadline is the Wednesday of the week prior 347 Main Street, Suite 1A. are just some examples of how people all eligible citizens with a photo ID. to issue date. Go to www.gorhamtimes.com will be prevented from voting if LD If Maine’s costs are similar to those in and click on the advertising link for schedule. 199, An Act to Strengthen Maine’s other states that have recently passed Darryl Wright is the only candidate —— Election Laws by Requiring Photograph voter ID laws, the price tag is likely to running for School Board. Editorial Policy Identification for the Purpose of run into the millions. We are already The Gorham Times takes all reasonable care to pre- Voting, is allowed to pass. working hard to close a serious budget Solar panels are expected to be vent errors and disclaims all legal responsibility for You might assume this bill, intro- gap and we need every dollar we can installed on the Public Safety Building any such errors, omissions, or typographical errors. duced by Rep. Cebra (R-Naples), was get. We do not need to be wasting mil- on May 23, weather permitting. submitted to fix some epidemic of lions fixing imaginary problems. The Gorham Times will print corrections if notified voter fraud in Maine. In the last sixteen Maine has an excellent reputation of within 48 hours. Photos will be returned if provided years Maine has not prosecuted a single high civic involvement. For the past 30 Bids on the project to replace the side- with a stamped, self-addressed envelope. We reserve case of someone either attempting to years we have consistently been in the walks at the intersection of Routes 25 the right to refuse publication of unsolicited materi- vote who knew they were not eligible top five states in voter turnout. Making and 114 are in. It is expected the Town als. All submissions are subject to editing. Opinions Council will award the contract later or attempting to vote as someone else. sure that all eligible people have a fair expressed in the Gorham Times do not necessarily this month. In fact, despite extensive investiga- chance to vote is a core Maine value. reflect those of the staff or publishers. tions, only two cases of voter fraud LD 199 is a costly mistake that makes it Printing services by Journal Tribune, Biddeford, ME have been prosecuted in the last six- harder for people to vote and discour- teen years. While some people have ages people from participating in elec- Gorham Family Requests May 13, 2011 | Gorham Times | 3 Happy Anniversary Help From ABC Sherrie Fontaine

Photo credit Martha T. Harris 25 years ago Steve Voss and Jim Robinson had an idea to start a plumbing company Photo credit Martha T. Harris with better customer service than the company for which they then worked. They knew The Anderson brothers include Henry (front left), Cody (middle), and Lloyd (front right). the plumbing and heating company would succeed if it provided service-driven, cus- Standing with them are their mother Sandra and sister Carrie. tomer-focused services. 25 years later, Mainely Plumbing & Heating has proven their idea a winner. They have many repeat customers and most of their new customers are family in Gorham needs the com- ily once again produced and submitted from referrals. They have A+ ratings with the Better Business Bureau and Angie’s List. munity’s help. They are not asking a video to ABC in hopes that their third Mainely Plumbing and Heating not only works new construction; they also install and fix Afor money donations or help with submission portrays their inspirational faucets and fixtures in homes or businesses. Mainely Plumbing & Heating, happy 25th hammer or saw, but with clicks on a story. The Anderson family is one of anniversary! Pictured from left to right are Steve Vose, Robin Foster, Cathy Rothrock computer keyboard. The Anderson several Maine families who requested and Jim Robinson. family is hoping to be chosen for makeovers from the show. an upcoming makeover by ABC’s The family is asking the community “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” for its support; urging the public to go hosted by Ty Pennington. The ABC online to vote for them through e-mails program showcases deserving families- to ABC or comments on the show’s We Work with All in-need by selecting their homes for a Facebook page. E-mails may be sent to Insurance Companies dramatic home makeover. [email protected] describ- Brothers Lloyd (31), Henry (27) ing the plight of the family and asking Joe Wyman has been doing auto body and collision work for over and Cody (19) Anderson have a rare for the Extreme Makeover. To vote via 50 years and at the same Gorham location for over 35 years. and incurable disease called Pelizqeus- Facebook, go to www.facebook.com/ Merzbacher disease, a progressive, ExtremeMakeoverHomeEdition. After I-Car Certified • ASE Certified • Major Collision • All vehicle types degenerative central nervous disorder. clicking “like,” click “discussions” and Free Pick-up and Deliveries within a 15-mile Radius. Free loaner cars. Wheelchair-bound and unable to care start a new topic. For either voting for themselves, even the simplest of method, be sure to denote that your All Work Warrantied functions like feeding or dressing are vote is for the Anderson Family of 201 New Portland Rd, Gorham, ME • Ph: 839-6401 Fax: 839-2418 Email: [email protected] unattainable feats. All three are legally Gorham, Maine and state why the fam- Mon–Fri 8-5, Sat 9-12, Sun Closed • www.wymansauto.com blind. Additionally, each of the broth- ily deserves a home makeover. ers suffers from other health issues: The boys are well known in the Lloyd is afflicted with a heart problem, community and are frequent visitors Henry is bed-ridden due to weak mus- to the Baxter Memorial Library. “They Your local community newspaper cles and Cody faces risky major back are well loved and have lots of friends,” “bringing the news to all of Gorham.” surgery. The brothers live at home said their sister, Mary. Sisters Stacey Times with their parents Sandy and Henry and Karen created a Facebook page for PO Box 401, Gorham, ME 04038 Anderson. their brothers, simply titled Anderson www.gorhamtimes.com • [email protected] • (207) 839-8390 Home for the three young men is Brothers. The page provides detailed an antiquated 1800’s farmhouse in information about the disease afflicting dire need of renovations and repairs their brothers; how their coordination, and was certainly not designed for motor abilities and intellectual func- handicapped needs. The boys share tions deteriorate. The sisters wrote, one bedroom that is filled with hospital “They deserve a home where they beds and wheelchairs. Their dream is can learn and grow, not one that is an FREE to someday have their own bedrooms, obstacle course to get around.” With a simple dream for most, but currently enough votes new bedrooms may one unimaginable for them. someday be a reality. Urged by friends, the Anderson fam- SUNGLASSES

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Clerk’s Corner Connie Loughran, Acting Town Clerk Planning Board Meeting omination papers are no lon- able. Call to have us help you plan May 2, 2011 Sheri Faber ger being accepted for School your special day. NBoard members. Absentee Ballot REMINDER: the second half of your he following items were dis- Chase Custom Homes and Finance, Applications are available for the June tax bill is due May 15. Last fall your cussed at the recent Planning Inc. requested approval for Sawyer 14 Special Municipal Referendum tax bill was mailed with two attached Board meeting: Estates, a 42-lot clustered subdivision Election, School Committee Candidate payment stubs—one for November T East Coast Communications, which on 103+ acres off South Street. Election and the School Budget 2010 and one for May 2011. Bring fabricates and installs cell phone tow- Normand Berube Builders is propos- Validation Election. Call the Town your stub with you when making a ers, is proposing to build a 6,000 ing a seven-lot clustered subdivision Clerk’s office or come in and com- payment at the Clerk’s Office. You sq. ft. building to contain office and to be served by a 1,232-foot long road plete an Absentee Ballot Application. can also get a copy of your tax bill shop space on 2.9 acres in the New to be built to the town’s rural access Ballots will be mailed as soon as they on our website by clicking “Tax Portland Parkway Industrial Park off standards. The subdivision will be on are available. Information.” At this time taxes can- Brackett Road. 17+ acres at 30 Brackett Road. ATV registration stickers to expire not be paid online. Additionally, there Grondin Aggregates submitted an USM is proposing to redevelop an June 30, 2012 are now available. New is an extra fee if you use a credit or application to develop an 11-lot clus- existing natural turf field into a multi- registrations must be completed in debit card. Payments may also be tered subdivision off Middle Jam Road purpose athletic field facility. our office; however, renewals may be mailed to the Town Clerk’s Office, on 27 acres that formerly constituted completed online by clicking “Online 75 South Street, Suite 1, Gorham, ME the Middle Jam Pit. Transactions” at www.gorham-me.org. 04038. If you are planning a wedding and Happy Spring! would like a no fuss, no frills ceremony, we will perform your marriage Lions Club Opens Flag Program ceremony here. Consider a nice day Acting Town Clerk Connie Loughran can be at the gazebo on the front lawn of the reached by e-mail at [email protected] Municipal Center; it is usually avail- or by phone at 222-1670. Flags to Fly for 275th Celebration Norman Wedge n time to celebrate the 275th anni- South and State Streets. They plan to versary of Gorham’s founding, The replace some of the older flags, which @ Your Library ILions Club re-opened their flag are now three years old. program to those who wish to pur- Requests, along with commemora- chase a flag and bracket. Included in tive names, should be mailed to James Downloadable Ebooks and Audiobooks Pamela Turner the purchase will be an installed plate Burham, 332 Gray Rd., Gorham or call engraved in memory of the purchaser’s him 892-6540. Checks should be made hanks to the generosity of the Session @ Your Library.” Curious choosing. The complete package is $50. payable to Gorham Lions Club. The Friends of the Baxter Memorial about ebooks? Wondering how to The Lions currently have about 40 Lions will notify the purchaser where TLibrary, the library is participat- use that new e-reader? Trying to locations of the original 84; most are their flag will be located. ing in a statewide program to provide figure out which device best meets available on Main Street with a few on downloadable ebooks and audio- your needs? Join us for this informa- books for our cardholders. tion session, which will be held on With your valid library card, you Wednesday, June 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. may download ebooks and audio- Representatives from Borders books from the link on our website Books, Barnes and Noble, and well- January 2011 at www.baxterlibrary.org. The link versed users of the Kindle and iPad Real Estate Transfers will take you to the Maine Infonet will be available to answer your ques- Location Buyer Seller Price Download Library website. From this tions about the Sony Reader, Nook, website, library cardholders have Kobo, Kindle, iPad and e-books in 228 Wescott Road Judy & Robert Mitchell Marjorie Walker $206,000 access to 1,891 audiobooks and 2,197 general. 465 Libby Ave. Michelle & Bruce Hodgkin Dardano Const. Co. $229,000 ebooks plus thousands more ebooks James Rathbun of the Baxter 14 Sanborn St. Kimberly Wilkins Janell & Peter Murphy $220,000 in the public domain. This website Memorial Library will also be on hand 5 Kathyrn St. Barbara & Daniel Walker Patricia & Larry Stevens $255,000 also provides a list of compatible to answer questions regarding the 29 Elizabeth St. Ashley O’Donal Dorothy Dunn $198,000 23 Great Falls Road Terry Rickett Joyce & Lee Cole $147,500 devices and instructions for using the downloadable e-books and audio- 31 New Portland Road Richard & Kyle Hillock Vera Douglas $100,000 service. books the library now offers. 20 Belmont Terrace Brenda & Francis Maiorino Aleece & Joseph Herlihy $280,000 The Baxter Memorial Library is also For more information, please con- 11 Portal Way Larissa & Daniel Pfendt Darrell Caron $305,000 hosting an event to help spread the tact the library at 839-5031 or Public 24 Fillions Way K. Pigeon & B. Gabe Grandview MHM, LLC. $250,000 word about this fantastic program: Services Librarian James Rathbun at 203 Mighty St. Jeanne & Merrell Stephens Dominic Rosetti Jr. $225,000 “E-book and E-reader Information [email protected]. 20 Hodgdon Road Jeff Levesque Patco Construction $184,000 251 Gray Road Pasquale & Kathryn Olore William Marzul $209,900 Winners of The Friends of Baxter Memorial Writing Contest Front row, left to right: Hosler Whitney, Samuel Trautman, Hailey Morrill, Madison Firmin, and Sharon Chikuta. Back row, left to right: Esther Eaton, Ian Hawkes, Molly Stewart, Christine Daigle, Grace Eaton and Scott Caulfield. Missing from photo: Katelyn Daniels, Clara Stickney, Megan Mitchell, Steve Crocker, Dave Patterson and James Siegel. The winning submissions are posted at www.baxterlibrary.org. Congratulations to all the winners.

CORRECTION In the April 29 edition, the Gorham Times incorrectly printed names in the caption for the article “A Legacy Set in Stone – Remembering Chandler Hamilton.” The names should have been Donna Aikins (aunt), MaryJane LeCours (grandmother) and Dale LeCours (father). We sincerely apologize for this error. Photo credit Pam Turner May 13, 2011 | Gorham Times | 5

CORRECTION The Gorham Times reported in the April 29 edition that the Planning Board approved construction to the Goodwill of Northern New England (GWNNE) warehouse in the industrial park. The Planning Board has not yet voted to approve the living changes. The changes were discussed and a site walk was scheduled. Nutrition Matters

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ore than 90 percent of all dis- • They have been eating nutrient- eases have two basic causes: dense, organic, whole foods most Mdiet and environment. This of their lives; means that deficiencies of nutrients • Their mothers ate the same way and accumulated levels of toxins during pregnancy; Gorham Fore!Business & Civic Exchange contribute to more ill health than any- • Their parents are extremely healthy; thing else. The 21 billion dollar a year • They are frequently outdoors in 10th Annual Fore-a-Scholarship Golf Scramble supplement industry has over 29,000 sunshine and clean fresh air; and Barbecue vitamins and other types of supple- • They have lived and worked in an Proceeds will provide scholarships for two ments on health food shelves. With area with few toxins; Gorham High School seniors. nearly 70 percent of Americans taking • They have never used tobacco, some type of vitamin or food supple- alcohol or drugs; ment, clearly the population believes • They have no stress and eat no pro- Registration is now open! that supplementation is necessary. But cessed food at all. is it? It would be difficult for most peo- Suppose that starting today, you ple on the standard American diet to This year’s 18-hole golf scramble and barbecue will take place decide you are only going to eat meet these benchmarks. on Friday, June 24th at the Gorham Country Club. healthful, nutrient dense, real foods. Only 9 percent of the population After all, the argument is that we eats the recommended five to nine Prizes will be awarded for: should be able to get all our nutrients servings of fruits and vegetables per from the food we eat. Consider this: day. There are over 14,000 chemicals • Low Gross with the average adult’s recommend- added to our food. People spend end- • Low Net ed daily allowance (RDA) for potas- less hours in artificial light in front of • Low Net Co-Ed (Team must have 2 women and 2 men.) sium set at 4,700 milligrams per day, computers and televisions, getting lit- • Closest to the Pin you would need to eat 10 bananas, 14 tle exercise. Studies show that primi- cups of lettuce or five avocados to ful- tive societies ate up to ten times more • $25,000 Hole-in-One Sponsored by fill this requirement. How about vita- vitamins and minerals every day than C.E. Carll Insurance Agency min E? Adult RDA for vitamin E is 15 present day Americans eat. We are not milligrams per day. You would need as strong as our ancestors and are now to consume four cups of olives, five in the fifth generation of the over pro- Interested in playing? Would you like to be a platinum, gold, cups of blueberries, or two papayas cessed and declining diet trend. to fulfill the RDA. An average adult’s In my opinion, supplements can or hole sponsor? Call David Willis at 839-3390 for more RDA for zinc is 11 milligrams per day, provide the extra boost of nutritional information and/or to register. the equivalent of one cup of pump- rebuilding we need, even if you are kin seeds, six four-ounce servings of paying close attention to the quality of shrimp or two four-ounce servings of food you eat. lamb. In order to get all our nutrients from real food, we need to consume enough of the right kinds of food. The Dr. Joe Kerwin is a chi- reality today, however, is that many ropractor and nutritionist people are actually nutrient deficient who has been practicing and are suffering from malnutrition. and living in Gorham with They are overfed yet undernourished. his wife and three daugh- When I evaluate what my patients ters for 22 years. consume, I tell them they do not need to supplement their diets if the following statements apply:

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Programming Stacy Sallinen ver the past several years, the role Goodwill Workforce Solutions to pro- of Gorham Adult Education (GAE) vide assistance for people who are Ohas evolved from a small program unemployed and looking for work. focused on helping people get high GAE provides career counseling and school diplomas to a broader focus of assistance with resume and letter writ- preparing people for success as 21st ing as well as interviewing and com- century workers. The primary goal con- puter skills. tinues to address the needs of students, Four years ago, GAE joined with community members and employers Bonny Eagle Adult Education to offer but with a much greater focus on the the Maine College Transition pro- skills needed in a changing world. GAE gram. It is a comprehensive program offers traditional programs, includ- of studies designed to prepare adults ing classes for basic adult education, for success in college. Students are English language learners, high school encouraged to enroll in the program if Photo credit Georgia Humphrey completion with a diploma or the Test they are considering college for the first Fifth grade students from Village School’s VTeam, under the leadership of Technology of General Educational Development time returning to school. The focus is Consultant Denise Asselin, have been learning about television production with Georgia (GED), as well as community enrich- to ensure that students have the math Humphrey and her team at GoCat. In order to learn about larger studios, students toured ment. However, several new initiatives and English skills to begin taking college the WCSH6 studio in Portland, where they observed the producer do a cut away from the have been added to its mission. level classes. Also offered is a College Today Show and switch to a news update with Lee Nelson and weather update with Kelly Career Pathways, the newest initia- Success Seminar that focuses on all the LaBrecque. They also toured the 207 studio, control room, and learned about the impor- tive, focuses on preparing workers by other skills one needs to be a success in tance of a time schedule. Pictured around the WCSH6 anchor desk are (front row) Claire helping them develop basic skills for college, like career planning, listening, Valentine, Shelby Leach, Hayley Bickford, Rosie Wood, Shawn Crosby, Grace McGouldrick, success and to begin to learn career note taking and test taking skills. Courtney Cushing; (back row) Anna Slager, Sean Miller, Erika Mallory, and Denise Asselin. specific skills. The concept is to create GAE’s new website, made avail- pathways that begin at basic skill levels able through Maine Adult Education and allow a student to move forward in Association’s web portal, offers poten- their chosen career area. For example, tial students the opportunity to search MS Walkers Give Large Donation a student might take classes at adult for classes locally or at other locations education and pass the GED, then take around the state. the Certified Nursing Assistant pro- Any local business leader interested gram at GAE and get a job in a nursing in speaking about a specific skill set home. The next step in the process for workplace readiness in a given might be to attend classes at GAE to career is encouraged to contact Kate prepare to attend Southern Maine Rotroff, Director of Adult Education, at Community College to pursue nursing 222-1095. For more information about or another health care profession. upcoming classes offered through Additionally, GAE works closely Gorham Adult Education, please visit with the Portland Career Center and www.gorham.maineadulted.org.

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Photo credit Stacie Leavitt Upcoming Gorham Adult Education Gorham Arts Alliance Receives Classes. Register NOW! For more Non-profit Status On April 30, twenty nine students, known as Team Tom, from Gorham Middle School information on these and other courses The Gorham Arts Alliance (GAA) recent- completed the annual six mile Walk MS in Scarborough to benefit the National Multiple being offered this spring, please call ly received its 501c3 non-profit status Sclerosis Society. The group collected its largest amount to date, totaling $4,976, through 222-1095 or visit www.gorham.mai- from the IRS. At the encouragement donations and bottle drives. Pictured are (back row) Darcie Brown, Sarah Norton, Aliza Jordan, Kate Curley, Delaney Shiers, Mackenzie Bowers, Mikayla Richman, Kayli Leavitt; neadulted.org. of the school’s Parents in Education group, the GAA is in the process of (middle row) Kathleen Duffy, Charlotte Smith, Meghan Hanley, Mackenzie Collins, Julia Smith, Reagan Emerson, Julia Gaudette, Kate Hopkins; (front row) Stephen Duffy, Jordan Tornado Walk applying for grants to work in conjunc- Ward, Kenny Tuttle, Brendan Mercier, Tom Lawson, Michael Susi. Thank you to all the Saturday, 5/14, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. tion with fourth grade Gorham history walkers participating in the walk and for your fundraising efforts! $15 for 1 adult & 1 child or $20 for curriculum. Anyone interested in help- whole family. Meeting Place: TBD ing with the grant writing process can reach Amy Valentine at 318-0584 or Intro. to Adobe Photoshop Elements 2 [email protected]. FMI on Friday, 5/20, GMS, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $16 upcoming summer classes offered Step in Time through the GAA, please visit www.gor- Weight – Less Weight! hamartsalliance.org. Tuesday, 5/24, GMS, 6:30-8 p.m., $29

Lawrence Academy, Groton, MA Winter Trimester Honor Roll 2010-11

Grade 11 – Academic Honors Photo credit Jodi Mezzanotte Emily Plowman (Daughter of Bonny and Stephen Plowman of Gorham) In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Irish Step Dancers from Stillson School of Irish Dance treated students from Narragansett and Village Schools to a special performance. May 13, 2011 | Gorham Times | 7 Gorham Middle School Third Quarter Honor Roll 2010-11 Gorham High School Third Quarter Honor Roll 2010-11 6th Grade–High Madeline Joyal-Myers Carl Bear Margaret Shields Grade 9– Katie Tucker Lincoln Gray Hanna Hamblen Honors Fayd Karim Christopher Beland Charlotte Smith High Honors Nathanial Twombley Alex Miller Kelsie Kerwin Anne Acker-Wolfhagen Anne Kelly Olivia Bell Julia Smith Melissa Blake Jonathan Woodbury Nathan Moody James Lewis Katherine Andrews Allison King Tyler Bernier Timothy Sposato Thomas Bradshaw Collin Young Jesse Orach Allison Matthews Avery Arena Diana Kolb Ahmed Beshir Andrea Stemm Kelly Aube Allison LaFerriere Kayleigh Bettencourt Jacob Sturgis Nicole Brunet Lindsey Smith Thomas Moutinho Sally Aube Eric Lane Emily Bragg Michael Susi Bayleigh Canonico Grade 10 - High Alexandra Sturgis Megan Story Jackson Banks Hannah LeBlanc Thomas Brent Thomas Susi Michael Chin Honors Ellyn Touchette Grace Sunnell Katherine Bennett Narissa Libby Kevin Brewer Zoe Swift April Cummings Deborah Burgess Lia Van de Krol Alexandra Tracy Kathryn Bertin Dylan Lockwood Mallory Campbell Madison Tippetts Meghan Cushing Elizabeth Landry Lisa Wong Colleen Ward Lucas Bryant Sarah Lorello Alexander Candelmo Autumn Weed Morgan Cushing Spencer LaPierre Delaney Burns Samantha Low Chelsea Caron Michaela Williams Emily DeLuca Michael Lubelczyk Grade 11 - Honors Grade 12 - Honors Dean Carrier Keegan Luce Nicole Caruso Ashley Woodbury Jamie Carter Thomas Macomber Amber Cavarretta Andrew York Megan Dunlap Amy McCarty Audrey Adkison Molly Aube Kathryn Christianson Daniel Mansir Bryan Conover Tyler Eldridge Patricia Smith Steven Albanese Rebecca Auger Seth Cook Angelina Meserve Nicole Couillard Grade 8 - Honors Chloe Gray Tyler Verrill Ryan Baillargeon Thomas Bahun Tony Cooper Isabelle Muehle Sara Darling Riley Allen Sadie Guimond Damon Wallace Adam Bourgault Benjamin Baines Jordan Curtis Fiona Nee Taylor Day Catherine Becker Madeleine Hamblen Abegayle Brown Katherine Bennett Haylee Dahlborg Logan Nelson Bregan DeLeon Matthew Bennett Abigail LaPorte Grade 10 - Honors Shannon Clark Eben Benson Liberty D’Anto Taylor Nygren Jennifer Devine Kristin Benson Kevin Lombard Lucia Alexandrin Meredyth Clements Benjamin Besanko Drew Eid Miles Obrey Madeleine DeWitt Tyler Bernaiche Emily Esposito Emily O’Donnell Cooper Donovan Kaitilyn Bernier Joseph Martin Libby Andreasen Mason Crocker Chelsea Black Ryan Firmin Padraic Owens Coleman Dowdle William Bessette II Jason Meuse Joseph Bennett Zackary Cummings Kayla Carpenter Jackson Fotter Athena Pappalardo Emily Duff Abigail Biegel Kelsey Mitchell Kayla Billings Brandon Cushman Lindsey Charlton Nina Glenn Marina Pappalardo Sierra Eichner Krista Boylen Haley Perkins Grace Bourgault Briaana Custeau Alyssa Clark Greenwood Kyle Peoples Cody Elliott Darcie Brown Sydney Prindle Kristen Braley Leanna Dalfonso Sullivan Conley Grant Hamblen Kent Piazzola Eleanor Feinberg Amanda Butler Jessica Rexrode Morgan Briggs Abigael Dean Megan Creeden Sophia Hendrix Emma Pierce Sarah Flanders Brooke Caron Courtney Roberts Adam Bucknell Sarah Doughty Jordan Cunningham William Hepler Lauren Poirier Joseph Gallant Michael Chapin Cameron Holmes Kenneth Richard Connor Goodall Mackenzie Collins Rona Sayed Travis Bucknell Cortlandt Dunn Natalie Egbert Jamie Juskiewicz Brady Rioux Christopher Hannon Margaret Donohue Victoria Small Celeste Carpenter William Eldridge Andrew Ernest Whitney King Benjamin Roberts Dane Heckathorn Erika Dvilinsky Hannah Southard MacKenzie Coburn Brandi Emerson Mitchell Exchange Elizabeth Klatt Stella Rojecki Maeghan Higgins Reagan Emerson Dylan Turner Ashley Corbeau- Emily Estes Caroline Fogarty Jason Komulainen Julia Roy Cady Houghton Gregory Farrington Jacqueline Turner Hasenflu Emalee Esty Lauren Garrard Carli Labrecque Alexander Scholz- Collin Jones H James Fleming Laura Turner Kyle Curley Kaitlin Flanders Ashley Grover Justin Laughlin Lague Mia Kaufman Kevin Frazier Melissa Walls Keagan Dumont Eliot Gagne Shelbi Guimond Elizabeth Lemieux Jordan Sherwood Carson Kuschke Benjamin Garson Theodore Lockman Alex Smith Branden Kuusela Tucker Gasowski Connor Dunn Katelyn Gearan Norma Harrison Abigail Longstaff Ariana Smith Kyle Latronico Julia Gaudette Grade 9 - Honors Stefanie Farrington Michael Giasson Kyle Hartford Kaylea Lundin Caroline Smith Spencer Linscott Griffin Germond Rebecca Amell Sarah Fogg Nicole Gile Sara Harvey Samuel Martel Nathanael Smith Matthew McCarty Leeanna Gray Christian Auspland Shannon Folan Nathan Goodrich Ian Hawkes Thomas Matthews Karen Stemm Molly Merrifield Morgan Hager-Perry Gabrielle Bagala Francesca Gallant Brittany Grant Sarah Henderson Ethan Orach Dorothy Stickney Hannah Meserve Erika Heddesheimer Carly Barber Meaghan Gilbert Nathan Holloran Brendon Joyce Olivia Puopolo Kristen Stoddard Jason Nagy Benjamin Hincher Emily Berrill Kayla Harris Philip Holmes Leaha Keene Tyler Richman Erica Thibeault Madison Ochse Katherine Hopkins Samuel Roussel Amanda Thompson Marlo Pappalardo Andrew Johnson Kyley Butler Elizabeth Henderson Ryan Koenig Sarah Kennedy Emma Smith Justin Thompson Benjamin Paulin Evan Johnson Tyler Carroll Courtney Hillock Connor Linehan Alena Kiel Molly Sposato John Touchette Robert Pellerin Brendan Kelly Lauren Carter Abigail Hodgkins Ashley Linscott Conor Kirby Samuella Spurr Evelyn Turnbaugh Sara Perry Jessica Labrecque Ashley Clark Alex Johnson Kevin Lubelczyk Erika Kutchmarick Raymond St. Cyr Blake Wallace Sean Pratt Thomas Lawson Jeremy Collett Darrian Lewry Alyssa Lurvey Kimberlee Laney Cameron Stevens Dylan Weeks Nathaniel Rines Kayli-Susan Leavitt Ryan Cota Arthur Jebediah Colin Mader Amy Linscott Alexandra Stresser Dylan Rogers Logan Letourneau Griffin Courtney Lockman Tyler Maroon Raisa Luck Katherine-Helene Grade 7 - High William Ruby Sarah Logan Sullivan Honors William Selens Jennifer Loubier Patrick Crocker Bethany Marshburn- Olivia Marshburn- Joseph Lynch Connor Sweatt Diana Albanese Dayna Shaw Sean Luce Kiara Day Ersek Ersek Jennifer Malpass Heather Woodbury Thomas Bernier Allison Sinnett Zoe Mattingly Eric DeLuca Cassaundra Martel Aryn Martin Alexander Maston Emily Yager Kailyn Bowie Cameron Smith Alexis Miller Sophia Dobben Gabrielle Martell Samuel Mosher Riley Meserve Alex York Benjamin Bradshaw Lyndsey Sobieralski Dominic Morin Molly Dufour Nicholas Matthews Michelina Murray Michael Miliano Kyle Briggs Rachael Stewart Trevor Nelson Aaron Erickson Maxwell McNally Quincy Owens Megan Mitchell Grade 6 - Honors Tristan Brunet Elizabeth Sullivan Sarah Norton Charlotte Feinberg McKenzie Meserve Sierra Peters Sarah Moir Mary Adams Hailey Bryant Jackson Trey Taylor Timothy ONeill Elsa Alexandrin Robert Campbell Haley Tetreault-Kellett Olivia Owens Heather Fields Alexander Owens Mark Ridgeway Rebecca Morin Georgia Baber Zachary Crockett Jason Tracey Thomas Pequinot Gabrielle Garson Riley Shane Perkins Danielle Rivard Brianna Nee Wyatt Barczak Renee Deering Alyda Twilley Sophie Perkins Nicholas Greatorex Michelle Pham Margaret Roy Nicholas Peeling Trystan Bates Emerson Fox Kalli Verrill Emily Peterson Johnathan Hamlin Taylor Plasz Osna Sayed Jonas Rimkunas Jake Bear Colin Gotschlich Austin Violette Savanna Petrin Kacey Hamlin Hannah Pratt Cole Shiers Caite Robinson Rachel Beaulieu Cody Hanmer Michael Walls Julie Pike Karen Knight Allyson Redhunt Martin Soper Brittany Rogers James Benson Sarah Jordan Nicole Walls Kiana Plumer Narissa Kourinos Mary Redmond Matthew Southard William Ross Madison Bickford Madison Keating Alex Young Chandler Reagan Nikolas Briggs Samuel Kilborn Frederick Reeder Brandon Labrecque Marissa Roberts Clara Stickney Michael SeeHusen Alyssa Carey Aisling Kirby Grade 8 - High Mikayla Richman Paige Lara Kristin Ross Alexandra Kristen Shepard Nariah Cavarretta Cassidy Landry Honors Cody Rioux Ryan Latronico Danielle Roy Sturtevant Blake Speed Nikoles Charron Peter Mahoney Ashley Aceto Elizabeth Rioux Matthew Leclair Emily Schulte Amy Sutherland Zachary Speirs Benjamin Clark Jordanne Mercier Douglas Beahm Nathan Roberts Paige Lemieux Andrew Scontras Nicole Sutherland Morgan Stickney Cameron Coro Joseph Moutinho Ryan Bertin Alicia Robinson Hannah Linscott Kaitlyn SeeHusen Emery Thompson Brian Stresser Jenna Cowan Gordon Murray Carley Chapman Spencer Ruda Rebecca Lord Katiana Selens Emily Thompson Renee Tardiff Kristen Curley Emma Niles Christian Daigle Isaac Salpietra Sarah Lyons Quincy Shaw Robert Toothaker Chareese Terroni Jordan Currier Taylor Perkins Megan Demers Andrew Schmidt Austin Denis Madison Poulin River Dunn Madeleine Scholz- Abby Mattingly Elliott Speirs Bradley Turnbaugh Mackenzie Tippetts Brandon Desjardin Calvin Riiska John Ennis Lague Matthew Melton Kara Stahl Kiersten Turner Andrew Turner Hannah Distasio Anna Smith Matthew Esposito Evan Scott Jenessa Meserve Emily Stickney Samuel Veazie Sarah Vail Kara Doane Jesse Southard Leah Grams Jaymie Seneca Jacob Nelson Michael Sullivan Casey Viel Julia Waters Alyssa Dolley Ciara Stillson Isabelle Grant Delaney Shiers Francesco Alexander Swiatek Allison Violette Ryan Weed Logan Drouin Sydney Stultz Abigail Hamilton Abigail Sladen Pappalardo Malcolm Tartt Paige Weymouth Kenneth Whipple Meredith Dvilinsky Colby Sturgis Joseph Harper Katherine Stickney Julianna Pearson Lindsey Thomsen Amelia Whitten Taylor Whitcomb Travis Emerson Cameron Tracy Cole Houghton Katherine Stoddard Erin Esty Molly vanLuling Maxwell Johnson Nicholas Thibeault Gage Pratt Milan Vidovic Hunter Wing Shannon Wilcox Jordan Falagario Emilia Viernes Elizabeth Kane Jordann Thomas Ross Pratt Evelyn Viernes Larissa Worster Seth Wing Joseph Fisette Connor White Eleanore Kusturin Meagan Thomsen Harley Press Cameron Willette Abigail Flint Emily Lewis Kenneth Tuttle Jeremy Reynolds Grade 12 - High Sean Glasgow Grade 7 - Honors Travis Maier Jordan Ward Claire Sirois Grade 11 - High Honors Dustin Gregoire Erik Andreasen Jeffrey McNally Joshua Slater Honors Emma Alden Mia Guimond Kaylin Apt Brendan Mercier Ryan Hamblen Nadia Barry Zachary Mills Rozada Spiers Mackenzie Allen Sydney Butler Emily Hayward Trenton Blanca Monsen Lauren Stiles Alyssa Cormack Jessie Dye Riley Hohman Bassingthwaite Sarah Plourde Lydia Story Jameson Crawford Travis Fields Brandon Howard Matthew Beahm Mitchell Rossignol Dylan Truong Joseph DeRoy Jessica Grant 8 | Gorham Times | May 13, 2011 Hats Off! 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Photo credit Kathy Marquis Photo credit Stacy Sallinen To create a fun learning climate for their students, teachers and staff from Gorham Kelly Curran, Kailey Loewe and Evan Loewe enjoyed a game of bingo as part of Middle School celebrated the royal wedding with fancy hats and royal waves. Narragansett School’s Family Game Night, sponsored by Partners in Education.

The Transitionaries Jackie Francis

Opportunity! Photo credit Martha T. Harris Become a member of the Gorham Times! We have been Standing in the back row are juniors Jeffrey Knox and Nicholas Randall. Seated are Gorham’s nonprofit, volunteer-run newspaper for the past senior Travis Bonpietro and sophomore Bethany Towne. 16 years, but we need your help to continue to “bring the news to all of Gorham.” he Transitionaries, simply put, is such collective problem-solving will What you get: an organization dedicated to com- ultimately better serve the greater com- Tmunity building in the town of munity.” • Flexibility and a VERY part-time schedule Gorham. Travis Bonpietro, a sociology major in his last year of studies at the What types of projects are the • Pride in being part of a great group of people University of Southern Maine, hopes Transitionaries developing? • An experience for your resume that could help you to foster a “sense of togetherness and “One is a community garden. We community resilience” within the orga- are using two raised beds offered by with future jobs. nization. the Gorham Recreation Dept., to grow The brainchild of Bonpietro, the tomatoes and eggplant, and we are Please e-mail [email protected] with your interest in any organization was originally cofounded currently seeking people to actively of the following assignments: by a small group of students studying participate in tending to the garden. at USM. Their purpose was to offer the Another is a complementary currency • Office attendant – one day, two hours a week residents of Gorham the benefits and system, similar to the Hour Exchange • School committee reporter advantages of communal life, particu- of Portland. Instead of using paper as larly today, because so many families currency, people use hours. Members • Planning board reporter struggle to make ends meet. I asked trade goods and services through the Bonpietro to enlighten me about the use of available time dollars.” • News reporter newly organized group. Any other programs? • Delivery person (every other week, 45 minutes) Why the name Transitionaries? “One potential program is a share • Advertising support (no hard sales) “The name is indicative of the idea and exchange program. A mutual aid that the organization is in the process program by design, people within We look forward to hearing from you—after all, it’s your of creating. A lot of things are indicat- the community could easily exchange ing that our world in the next 50 years different items from one another. paper too! Contact us at [email protected]. will be undergoing drastic changes, Establishing a directory, people could requiring communities to stand togeth- contact one another according to what er and remain strong. It is necessary for is available. Another side of this pro- Times people to realize that they can handle gram is a ‘skill share program’ where their problems collectively, and that Continued on Next Page May 13, 2011 | Gorham Times | 9 Transitionaries from Previous Page members share whatever skills they have to offer — free of charge.”

How does the organization relate to USM? “Simply put, USM needs to be part of the Gorham community. Students are just as encouraged to be part of the mutual aid network, sharing and echanging their skills and items. I also see this as a way of assisting students to become adults, a way of fostering respect and concern for others – something that is synonymous with adult- hood to me.”

Can you tell me a little about yourself, where you were raised, and who and what influenced you to delve into this type of project? “I was raised in rural New York and moved to Maine when I was 15 years old and have loved it ever since (I am currently 24). (Studying sociology), I learned about various issues that our society is faced with, and became encouraged to figure out a way of remedying or lessening them. I came upon the conclusion that many of our issues are intertwined with the dissipa- tion or extinction of communal life, to one degree or another. This desire to strengthen communal life simply galva- nized.”

Who is welcome to join the organization? “Any and all are welcome to participate, USM students and Gorham residents alike. The Transitionaries are an inclusive organization.”

How does one learn more about the organization? “Meetings are held on the second Friday of every month at the Municipal Center in Gorham at 2 p.m. and the fourth Saturday of every month with a permanent location TBA. (The first Saturday meeting is May 28, 3 p.m. at St. Joe’s Coffee in Gorham). I welcome and encourage anyone who lives in Gorham to contact me. Email me at [email protected] or call 207- 632-4748.”

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GORHAM SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

Office of the Superintendent

75 SOUTH STREET, SUITE #2, GORHAM, MAINE 04038

Hollis S. Cobb Theodore G. Sharp Finance Officer Superintendent (207) 222-1000 (207) 222-1000 FAX 839-5003 FAX 839-8885

April 22, 2011

To: David Cole, Town Manager & Members of the Town Council Fr: Ted Sharp, Superintendent & Members of the School Committee Re: FY12 School Department Budget

Enclosed and submitted for your review and consideration is the FY12 School Department Budget as approved unanimously by the School Committee on April 6, 2011. The motion approved by the School Committee is included in this booklet.

This proposed FY12 Budget totals $31,280,834 and represents a 3.02% increase over the final approved FY11 Budget of $30,363,027. This budget requires a 3.79% increase in the local appropriation. Assuming the actual FY11 property tax increases $1 million in FY12, the impact of this budget on the mil rate is an increase of 1.23%, or $0.13. During the past seven years the average annual increase in the mil rate as a result of the school department budget has been $.13 or a total of $.91 cents over that period of time. During these seven years the fiscal integrity of the school department, together with the responsibility to provide a high quality, comprehensive educational program for all students, has been the focus of all District work.

In your review of the FY12 Budget Summary page in the booklet, the actual amount of the increase in the local appropriation is a relatively modest $486,972. Without the first principal payment for the new elementary school, the budget would be $30,260,834 or $102,193 lower than the FY11 approved budget of $30,363,027. The referendum to construct the new school, held on September 16, 2008, was approved by 86% of the citizens who chose to exercise their privilege and their responsibility by casting their vote that day.

Since FY09 and continuing to the eve of FY12, Federal, State and local funding restrictions have resulted in the elimination of 53.3 FTE positions in the District. The number of positions eliminated in the FY12 budget includes 1 FTE Ed tech position, 1 FTE Teacher position, and a .3 FTE Secretarial position, a total of 2.3 positions. The total number of positions eliminated in FY09, FY10, FY11 and proposed FY12 has included 24 FTE Ed tech positions, 15.5 FTE Teacher positions, 3 FTE Student Services positions, 5 FTE Administrative positions, a .80 FTE Secretarial position, 4.5 FTE School Nutrition positions, and a .50 FTE Transportation/Maintenance position, a total of 53.3 FTEs. The School Committee and the Administration have worked diligently during over time to minimize the impact of these reductions in force (RIFS) on the educational program and the classroom. As one might imagine, this goal is becoming increasingly difficult to secure.

During the past year, the School Department has continued to engage in dialogue and review of all programs, personnel, facilities, and attendant infrastructure, a review designed to assess their

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DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY CENTERS SUMMARY FINAL APPROVED PRELIMINARY FY12 vs. FY11 COST COST CENTER BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE CENTER DESCRIPTION FY11 FY12 % $$$

2 Great Falls (formerly White Rock) $1,276,490 $3,066,944 140.3% $1,790,453 3 Narragansett $3,247,897 $2,691,329 -17.1% ($556,569) 4 Village $4,443,576 $3,115,636 -29.9% ($1,327,940) 5 Gorham Middle School $4,742,423 $4,595,605 -3.1% ($146,818) 31 Gorham High School $7,265,542 $7,426,451 2.2% $160,908 32 Athletics $235,059 $223,921 -4.7% ($11,138) 40 Adult Education $219,050 $229,066 4.6% $10,016 90 System Wide $1,021,038 $1,059,292 3.7% $38,254 91 Operations and Maintenance $1,374,483 $1,558,041 13.4% $183,558 92 Student Transportation $1,382,109 $1,468,000 6.2% $85,891 93 Technology $599,132 $625,495 4.4% $26,363 94 Debt Service $3,216,953 $4,091,761 27.2% $874,809 95 Shared Instruction & Support - Elem. $736,780 $570,960 -22.5% ($165,819) 97 Special Services $196,232 $214,592 9.4% $18,359 98 Curriculum Assessment Council $77,511 $70,511 -9.0% ($7,000) 99 Shared Instruction & Support - Secon. $328,751 $273,232 -16.9% ($55,519)

COST CENTER TOTAL $30,363,027 $31,280,834 3.0% $917,807

MAINE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION BUDGET CATEGORIES FINAL APPROVED PRELIMINARY FY12 vs. FY11 BUDGET CATEGORY BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE CATEGORY DESCRIPTION FY11 FY12 % $$$

1 Regular Instruction $12,917,634 $12,613,760 -2.4% ($303,874) 2 Special Education $4,845,970 $4,731,125 -2.4% ($114,845) 3 Career & Technical Education $483,666 $517,945 7.1% $34,279 4 Other Instruction $532,924 $534,912 0.4% $1,988 5 Student & Staff Support $1,955,218 $2,071,198 5.9% $115,980 6 Systems Administration $674,667 $679,661 0.7% $4,994 7 School Administration $1,634,490 $1,619,652 -0.9% ($14,838) 8 Transportation and Buses $1,576,591 $1,620,000 2.8% $43,409 9 Facilities Maintenance $2,472,569 $2,723,753 10.2% $251,184 10 Debt Service $3,050,248 $3,939,761 29.2% $889,513 11 All Other Expenditures $0 $0 n.m. $0 Including Adult Ed $219,050 $229,066 4.6% $10,016 BUDGET CATEGORY TOTAL $30,363,027 $31,280,834 3.0% $917,807

With the opening of Great Falls School (formerly know as White Rock School), FY 12 marks the beginning of three k-5 schools in the Gorham School District. Enrollments are projected to change as follows:

FY11 FY12 Great Falls (formerly White Rock) 150 students 482 students Narragansett 442 students 251 students Village 588 students 426 students

Because of the shift of enrollments across the three schools, we have temporarily (FY12 only) lost the ability compare the FY11 and FY12 K-5 budgets by cost center. Later in the budget book (in tab #4), we captured the process used in developing the FY12 K-5 budget. 2/17/2011 12 | Gorham Times | May 13, 2011 sports 15-Year-Old Gorham Race Car Driver GHS Seniors Committing to Competes at 100 MPH Ryan Baillargeon Play a Sport in ost six-year-olds are trying to prove to their parents that they College Mdo not need training wheels on their bikes anymore. But at age six, Sulo Burbank of Gorham was already trying to convince his father that he was good enough to race his go-kart at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway. Now 15 years old, Sulo is competing in cars similar to those raced by NASCAR drivers at professional level. He drives two separate cars, the Pro Stock and the Late Model. The Pro Stock can reach speeds of 100 mph at tracks like Beech Ridge. Sulo’s father, Erik Burbank, who began road racing in 2000 with a GTI Volkswagen car, introduced Sulo to Photo credit unknown the sport. “He took me to a go-kart Chelsea Black, Saint Joseph’s College of race in 2002, and I loved it,” said Sulo. Maine – Field Hockey and Lacrosse “So that Christmas, I got a go-kart, and we began racing in 2003.” Photos credit Jamie Williams After racing the go-kart for three years, the family bought a junior champ kart, which Sulo raced in Richmond, Maine where he finished second in points. Sulo then continued Photo credit Erik Burbank to do what he loved and began racing Sulo Burbank, a 15-year-old race car driver from Gorham, is shown with one of his in the Pro All-Star Series in 2008 with cars after a win at Riverside Speedway in Groveton, New Hampshire (top), and one of a Super Street car. After two years, the cars he drives in races where cars reach 100 miles-per hour. he moved up with the big boys and began competing with Late Model and the Pro Stock cars in 2010. This year, ers. Sulo went to North Carolina again he said. “They have full containment he plans on racing the Pro Stock in for a weekend in March and is going seats, and I have a seven-point belt New Hampshire. With the Late Model back for weekends in May and June. In system, fireproof suit, and a Hans car, Sulo will enter into Pass Races, the first two classes, he learned a lot device to prevent me from breaking which are usually 150 laps and take about the shocks in the car and how my neck in a crash.” Photo credit Brandy Frank, VerDe Photography place all around New England. His they are set up. “Next time I go down With almost all of Sulo’s competitors Steven Broy, Newbury College – Baseball first race this year took place May 7th. in May and June, we get to drive the being adults who have been driving This February, Sulo went to North teacher’s car and test it”, said Sulo. cars for many years, it’s a bit ironic Carolina where he and fifteen other “The premier driver receives a Late that Sulo has just started taking, of all kids were selected from among hun- Model ride for next year.” things, a Driver’s Ed class. He hopes to dreds of applicants to take a class Racing can be a very dangerous continue racing and eventually com- called Race 101 taught by Tony sport when driving 100 mph next pete at the NASCAR level. But he is Blanchard, known as one of the top to competitors, but even in his two aware that this is a challenging goal. In crew chiefs in the industry for working worst crashes, Sulo has walked away the meantime, he would like to go to with and coaching young race car driv- unscathed. “The cars are really safe,” college to become an engineer. Scholar Athlete Award GHS Weekend Sports Friday, May 13 3:30 p.m. Boys’ Tennis vs. Bonny Photo credit Debbie Harmon Photography Eagle @ GHS Natalie Egbert, Endicott College – Tennis 3:30 p.m. Girls’ Tennis @ Bonny Eagle 4:00 p.m. Softball vs. Bonny Eagle @ GHS 5:00 p.m. Girls’ Lacrosse vs. Mtn Valley HS @ GHS 7:00 p.m. Boys’ Lacrosse @ St. Dom. Academy (Auburn)

Photo courtesy of Bridgton Academy Saturday, May 14 Bridgton Academy announced that Jon Day (GHS ’10) is this year’s recipient of The Scholar 11:00 a.m. Baseball vs. Noble Athlete Award from The State of Maine Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. Day earned the award for his work the classroom and on the football field. He @ GHS played tight end at Bridgton Academy and is attending Wesleyan University in September. “I am All games subject to change. extremely honored just to be nominated for this very prestigious award. Thank you to all my For up-to-date schedules of all GHS coaches who have pushed me along the way and taught me to never stop working. I wouldn’t Photo credit Tsukroff Photography be where I am today without their help. I also want to thank my mom who always pushed me sports, visit www.digitalsports.com to be better. I’d be lost without her,” said Day. Kylie Perrin, Syracuse University – Soccer May 13, 2011 | Gorham Times | 13 Into The Mud inthezone The Into the Mud Challenge 2.5 mile mud run took place at Gorham Middle School on May 7 as a fundraiser to support the USM Sport Management Scholarship Fund. Pictured Hot College Softball Hitter: At press time, Boys’ Track: In an April 27 multi-team Kelsey Crowe (GHS ‘09), a sophomore meet won by the Gorham over Thornton below are several of the scenes as participants competed for team prizes, individual prizes on the Thomas College softball team, was Academy, Noble and Portland, junior and best costumes while getting downright muddy! Among Gorham residents, Carl Foster, leading the team in batting average (.411) Kyle Nealey, junior Nate Bucknell and Nate Reed, Jerry Johnson and Andre Labrie won the team competition while Barbara and runs batted in (28). sophomore Julian Nijkamp led the way Slager finished second in the women’s individual competition. by winning multiple events. Nealey took Boston Marathon Participant: GHS first in the discus and shot put while graduate Emily Jenkins (GHS ‘06) ran the Bucknell took first in the racewalk and Boston Marathon and finished with a time 800 meters while junior teammate Jesse of 3:23.03, which was good for 785th Orach won the 1600 meter. Nijkamp won place among more than 11,000 women the 110 meter hurdles and the 300 meter who participated. hurdles. Nealey was also a double winner Student-Athlete Eyes Medical School: in the discus and shot put during a May Kelsey Wilson (GHS ‘07) is one of 85 3 meet vs. Scarborough, Westbrook and student-athletes graduating from the Windham in which Gorham placed second. University of Maine at Orono this spring. Softball: A bases-loaded triple by senior After graduation, Wilson will apply to Alyssa Clark keyed a 7-4 win by the Rams medical school. over Marshwood on April 22. At press time, the team was 2-2 and ranked sixth in High School Highlights Western Maine Class. A. Girls’ Tennis: The team was off to a fast start with a 4-0 record at press time and Boys’ Lacrosse: Senior Aaron LaPorte a second-place ranking in Western Maine scored six goals and had three assists to Class A. Both doubles teams—seniors lead the Rams to a 19-4 win over Mountain Colleen Ward/Megan Creeden, and Valley on April 30. Junior Eliot Gagne sophomore Chloe Johnson/junior Emily added four goals and four assists while Estes were undefeated on the season. junior Nate Holloran had 12 saves in goal. All three singles players—senior Natalie On April 21st, Holloran stopped 27 shots Egbert, senior Sarah Moir, and sophomore as the Rams defeated Westbrook 10-3. Michelle Pham—were 3-1 on the season Girls’ Lacrosse: Senior Mia Rapolla in individual matches. scored 26 goals in the team’s first three Boys’ Tennis: The GHS boys’ tennis team games to lead the Rams to a 3-0 start with was 2-2 at press time and ranked seventh wins over McAuley (23-9) York (19-8) in Western Maine Class A. Sophomore and Bonny Eagle (22-10). In the McAuley Kyle Curley was undefeated in the first four win, senior Chelsea Black scored five matches as the team’s #2 singles player. goals while junior Lindsay Smith scored six times in the win over York. Smith also Girls’ Track: The Rams improved their scored four goals and earned four assists season record to 4-2 on May 3 by defeat- in the Bonny Eagle game. ing Westbrook and Windham while losing to Scarborough in the annual “rivalry” Baseball: A two-out, last-inning single by meet. Highlights for meet included a sophomore Damon Wallace scored senior first-place finish by junior Katie Flanders Brendon Joyce with the winning run as in the 1600-meter racewalk; double wins Gorham defeated Sanford, 6-5, for its first win of the year on April 26. In a 9-4 Photo credits Rich Obrey for junior Sarah Perkins in the 100-meter hurdles and 300-meter hurdles; junior loss to Portland on April 22, the team hit Leanna Dalfonso winning the 1600-meter three home runs, including two by Joyce GHS Sports Freeze Frames run; sophomore Quincy Shaw’s strong and one by senior Zach Speirs. Against second-place finish in the 400 meters; and an undefeated Westbrook team on May 2, senior Mike Arsenault allowed no earned Senior Moira Keahon the pole vault trio of sophomore Caitlin Childress, junior Sabrina Rowell and junior runs and gave up just four hits while pitch- Clara Stickney, who all qualified for the ing a complete game as Gorham lost, 4-0. state meet by clearing 7-0. Perkins was Freshman Dylan Turner had one of the also a double winner in 100-meter hurdles Rams’ three hits in the game as he singled and the 300-meter hurdles in an April 26 in his very first at bat as a varsity player. multi-team meet at which Gorham finished Joyce, who at press time was ninth in the second to Thornton Academy while finish- conference in batting average (.533), and ing ahead of Noble and Portland. fellow senior Steve Broy were announced as team captains.

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GHS from Page 1 munity support and in turn strongly to struggle; BRIDGES program, an alter- evidence to support one character- students are frequently recognized for supported the community native education program to provide istic—where school culture fostered their achievement. • A culture of visible respectful social experiential learning opportunities strong, respectful and equitable rela- Principal Chris Record said that behavior and an expectation of aca- in a small group setting; hiring teach- tionships for all. The climate at GHS although the report is a snapshot of demic achievement ers who are innovative, engaging and was observed to be comfortable, Gorham High School, he felt privileged willing to take risks; support for teach- safe and positive, citing the full time to have the information and will use it Specific practices noted in the ers and schools through the Gorham substance abuse counselor and the to help guide future decision-making. report included the development of Education Foundation; and strong rela- school-wide campaign to “Ban the R To read the report in its entirety, Freshmen Academies, which provided tionships between school athletics and Word.” Additionally, many students visit Gorham High School’s website at an opportunity for teachers to clearly town recreation programs to encour- have strong relationships with adults or www.goghs.org. communicate expectations to students age greater community support. coaches through sports, extra curricu- and take quick action when they began Researchers also found extensive lar activities, or advisory groups, and May 13, 2011 | Gorham Times | 15 Congratulate Your Graduate Include your congratulatory ad in the June 24 Graduation Issue of the Gorham Times. Ad deadline is June 15. $25 for a 1 column by 4 inch ad with picture; $15 for a 1 column by 2 inch ad. Different ad sizes available on request. Call or e-mail the Gorham Times at [email protected] or 839-8390. Return Performance of the Cool Water Band Friday May 20, 7 p.m. @ White Rock Grange #380, 33 Wilson Road, off Rte. 237. $7.50/adults., Nicely Property Team children free. 17C Railroad Ave Gorham, ME 04038 Help preserve this wonderful building by attending. The Team That Gets Results FMI 839 3946 www.nicelypropertyteam.masiello.com Craig Nicely Keith Nicely Office: 207.222.1714 Office: 207.222.1722 Helping friends and neighbors in Cell: 207.318.3693 Cell: 207.650.2832 [email protected] [email protected] Real Estate for over 30 years. generated at BeQRious.com Use your smart device to view Paul and Jan Willis our properties currently on the market. New Listing: Classic cape cod in delightful low traffic Gorham! Village neighborhood. Sunroom, patio and gardens invite the outdoors in. $225,000 Willis Real Estate 347E Main St. Gorham • 839-3390 • [email protected] If You’re Thinking of Listing Your Home....Give Us a Call! www.paulandjanwillis.com

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The West Gorham Church will have a plant and bake sale on Sat. May 21, 9-11 and Standish Neck Rd. FMI call 892-2575. a.m. The United Church of Christ at North The May monthly TRIAD meeting will be Gorham will have a rummage sale during held at the Westbrook Safety Building on the day. In addition, the first of the year’s 5/13 at 8:45 a.m. bean-hole bean suppers will be held at the church from 4:30 to 6 p.m. FMI call 892- Photo credit Melissa Lacroix The West Gorham Church will have a pub- 5363. Rep. Jane Knapp and students from Village Elementary School stand on the grand lic supper on Sat. May 14, 5-6 p.m. Please staircase at the State House. The students came to the Capitol to learn more about the note the change to the second Saturday Energy “Power Hour” will be held in on legislative process. Later in the day, the students had the opportunity to tour the Maine Saturday, May 14 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. of the month. Ticket sale starts at 4 p.m. State Museum. Adults $7, children under 12 $3. at the Baxter Library. A “Power Hour” is a gathering of community members to come The Gorham Arts Alliance will host a up with ideas that will form the founda- concert with the Planet Pan Steel Drum tion for a Cumberland County Energy and Erin Pulley, Flute, Flute Studio Recital and in the Gorham Middle School Auditorium. ensemble from Blue Hill on May 20th at Climate Plan. Register for free on-line at Piccolo, USM Concert Band and Flute/ The Finals will take place on Sunday, 7:00 p.m. at the Gorham Middle School. powerhour-5-14-11.eventbrite.com. FMI Piccolo, USM Wind Ensemble; Jennifer May 15 at 4 p.m. in the GMS Auditorium. This is a very talented group of students call Jennifer Puser at 774-9891 or http:// Kennedy, Soprano, USM Chamber Singers; Gorham’s best and brightest talents will who will amaze children and adults of energy.gpcog.info/cumberland-county- Nicole Rawding, Flute, USM Concert Band be showcased in this competition spon- all ages as they bring the sounds of the energy-plan/. and Flute/Piccolo USM Wind Ensemble; sored by the Gorham Art Alliance and the islands alive on stage! Tickets are $5 at and Timothy Burns, Horn, USM Concert GMS National History Day Team. Talent the door. For advance purchases call Amy Cool Water Band will be performing at Band. The USM Wind Ensemble recently will include a bluegrass band, opera, clog- at 318-0584. FMI www.gorhamartsal- White Rock Grange # 380, 33 Wilson Rd. toured Maine/New Hampshire/Vermont, ging, modern dance, instrumentalists, liance.org on 5/20 at 7 p.m. FMI 839-3946. and in May the USM Chamber Singers will and several vocal performances as well. tour Andalusia, Spain. Admission is $5 per person or $20 per The North Gorham Library will hold its The following USM School of Music family. Contact Jeffrey Carpenter for more annual spring plant and book sale on students, from Gorham, performed with Gorham Women’s Club planted 500 pink information at 749-2837. Saturday, May 21, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the renowned USM student ensembles tulips called “Survivor.” Members, rela- A variety of perennials donated by local in the spring semester. David Delano, tives and friends made the planting a great The University of Southern Maine athletic gardeners will be for sale as well as books Euphonium, USM Concert Band and success, and the tulips should be in bloom department, in partnership with the auc- for children and adults. North Gorham Rd. Percussion, USM Wind Ensemble; Erin for the town’s 275th birthday. tion website Bidding For Good, is currently Burns, Trombone, USM Concert Band; hosting its first annual online auction from Tri Town Extension Group, a division now through May 15. Over 90 auction of the University of Maine Cooperative items have been donated thus far, includ- Extension, recently made May baskets ing rounds of golf, sports memorabilia, for Meals on Wheels. This past fall three and sporting event tickets. To review the members received their 50 year certificates items and place a bid please go to www. including Janet Bell, Janice Muehle, and biddingforgood.com/usmathletics Janet Webb. The group is open to anyone who wishes to join. FMI Marlene, 892- Rachael Tordoff (GHS ‘07) earned the 4249 or Allene, 892-8204. Evelyn O’Connor Award given to the elementary education senior graduating with The Gorham’s Got Talent Competition will the highest grade point average at Saint take place on Saturday, May 14 at 7 p.m.

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For atie Bennett was only 12 years and 2,752 people in the buildings. more information on the race and to old when her father lost his battle Ward, a 1986 graduate of GHS, had register, check out www.runreg.com. Kwith cancer six years ago, but he’s only recently been hired as a CPA for The race route can accommodate up to still in her thoughts each and every Cantor Fitzgerald, a bond-trading firm, 500 runners, and the family is hoping day. located on the 101st floor of the North for a turnout of 200 to 300 runners. For “My dad was a math teacher at Tower. Shortly after his death, his fam- sister Katie Ward Graham, she hopes Gorham High School. He was also ily established the Stephen G. Ward the race will be a fun, community and a coach and a big part of the com- Memorial Scholarship Fund. His sister, family oriented event “where the day munity,” Bennett said. “Every year, Susan Ward Moore, said “it was a way will be all about being with family and there’s an award given in his honor to to remember Steve and to have some- remembering family.” a Gorham High School senior.” thing good come out of something The race will also be a marketing To honor the memory of her father so tragic.” Each year that scholarship opportunity for sponsoring businesses. in her own way, Katie, who is now assists a Gorham High School student For a $150 tax deductible sponsorship, a senior at Gorham High School and with tuition expenses at a college of the business name and logo will be also a member of the Dance Studio of their choice. prominently displayed on race t-shirts Maine’s competition team, decided On this 10th anniversary of the distributed to all runners, sponsors, to do something a little different. attack, the Ward family will hold a staff and race volunteers and provide She asked her dance teacher, Maria 9/11 Memorial 5k Run & Walk to ben- the opportunity to place banners McInnis, to choreograph a dance to efit the scholarship fund. The family and signage at the race festival site. one of her father’s favorite songs – “Me the costume, I wear one of my dad’s hopes to generate enough money to Additionally, sponsoring businesses will and Julio Down by the Schoolyard” by ties. It is a prop as well as part of the achieve their goal to increase the schol- have their names and logos advertized Paul Simon and to work with Bennett costume.” arship award amounts and to provide on the race website with links to 5K so she could perform the piece at Bennett performed the dance at for multiple yearly recipients. Maine Race Services website, www.coolrun- regional dance competitions and at the the Elite Challenge Competition that Community Foundation, a management ning.com and www.active.com. For end-of-the-year recital for the studio. recently took place in Chelmsford, company, does the actual administer- more information on the race, con- “We decided to do a piece in mem- MA. Out of the 47 performances in her ing of the scholarship funds. tact Susan Ward Moore & Katie Ward ory of my dad. We chose one of his category, Bennett placed 9th overall. The race will be held on September Graham at 615-1390 or 911memori- favorite songs and made it look like he She will also perform in both shows at 11, 2011. There will be a run for chil- [email protected]. was dancing with me because he really is always with me,” she said. the Dance Studio of Maine’s recital on “My dad always came to my recit- June 5th. als.” “I am very proud of Katie and her Bennett’s mother knew Katie was performance during the Elite Challenge Of Interest from Previous Page performing a dance in memory of her Competition. This dance was a per- fect fit for her senior year. She really Joseph’s College. GHS class of 1991 or you want more father, but didn’t know the specifics. “My mom loved the dance. I sur- got into her character and performed, details and to purchase tickets, visit: www. and that passion completely paid off,” Joey Wise (GHS ‘07) received the Physical prised her with the fact that I interact ghs91reunion.eventbrite.com said Bennett’s dance instructor, Maria Education Award at Saint Joseph’s College with my dad in the dance – someone McInnis. of Maine, which is awarded annually to an Major General John W. Libby, the who can’t be seen on stage. As part of outstanding graduating senior majoring in Adjutant General, Maine National Guard physical education. announces the promotion of Maine Army National Guard soldiers Thomas Owens III, GPD Dare Program Bottle Drive, Sat. of Company C, 1/126th Aviation Regiment, parade favor/creative art workshop led Dr. Winslow Sargeant, chief counsel for 5 /21 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Village School to WO1 and James Cline SR, CO B, 3/172d by Allie Rimkunas at the Baxter Memorial the U.S. Small Business Administration’s parking lot. Please help fifth graders raise Infantry (Mountain) to Sgt. Library, May 21, 9:30 a.m. - noon. Free Office of Advocacy, will tour three manu- money for DARE BBQ. Bring your cans facturing facilities in Maine including and bottles and we will deposit them with Kyle Murphy, Electrical Engineering, On Saturday, May 14, the Gorham Postal Southern Maine Industries in Gorham. SMI CLYNK. was named a Merrimack College 2011 Carriers will hold their Annual Food Drive. is a women-owned manufacturing service Presidential Scholar award recipient. All donations will go the Gorham Food facility located in the industrial park. A 20-year GHS class reunion is planned Pantry. Simply place donations in a bag for this summer. If you are part of the The Gorham Arts Alliance will host a and leave it by your mailbox.

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Caller reported that there was a dog Fort Hill Road caller reported two suspi- out behind the store that appeared very cious male subjects loading wood into a skinny. vehicle. Subjects were there to pick up pine boards and had permission from the Longfellow Road caller reported that owner. juveniles were four-wheeling and shoot- ing guns on the power lines. Murray Drive caller reported a male juvenile who has been incessantly riding Hurricane Road caller reported that two a dirt bike up and down the road. Caller dogs were circling their sheep pen and doesn’t want to put up with it all summer; they were worried that dogs would attack they just want peace and quiet. the new born lambs. Gray Road caller reported that when they County Road caller reported that there came home, they found their door kicked was a rat trapped in the wall of their in. home. Animal was a squirrel and hom- eowner was referred to Sparks Arks. Officer found a busted up toilet in the roadway (Cousins Road and Patten Farm Narragansett Street caller reported that Road) and notified Buxton Public Works. their house had been broken into when they were away. Libby Avenue caller reported a moose in the road near the dental office.

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MONDAY, MAY 16 MONDAY, MAY 23 • Gorham Food Pantry, 6 to 7 p.m., St. • Free Food & Fellowship Ecumenical Anne’s Catholic Church parking lot Noonday Meal Program, Windham • Free Food & Fellowship Ecumenical Hill UCC, 140 Windham Center Rd, Noonday Meal Program, Windham Windham. Everyone welcome. FMI, 892- Hill UCC, 140 Windham Center Rd, 3769. Windham. Everyone welcome. FMI, 892- 3769. THURSDAY, MAY 26 • Gorham Food Pantry, 9 to 11 a.m., St. TUESDAY, MAY 17 Anne’s Catholic Church parking lot • American Red Cross Blood Drive, • Baby & Me, birth to18 mos., 9:30 a.m., Gorham High School, 12 to 5:30 p.m. Baxter Library. FMI, 839-5031.Toddler Time, ages 18-36 mos., 10 a.m., Baxter THURSDAY, MAY 19 Library. FMI, 839-5031.North Gorham • Gorham Food Pantry, 9 to 11 a.m., St. Public Library, Story Hour for ages 3-5 Anne’s Catholic Church parking lot yrs, 9:30- • Baby & Me, birth to 18 mos., 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. ALL SEASONS YARD CARE Baxter Library. FMI, 839-5031.Toddler FMI, 892- Time, ages 18-36 mos., 10 a.m., Baxter 2575. Spring Cleanups • Mowing • Trimming • Mulching Library. FMI, 839-5031.North Gorham Use this coupon for: Public Library, Story Hour for ages 3-5 20% Off spring cleanup yrs, 9:30-10:30 a.m. FMI, 892-2575. 50% Off spring cleanup with mowing contract • Kiwanis Club Lunch Meeting, Pinecrest Bed & Breakfast, 12 to p.m. FMI, 839- Call Brian for Free Estimate: 329-2575 8944. www.allseasonsyardcareme.com

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