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The Cape CourAn Independent Not-for-Profi er t Newspaper Volume 31 Number 1 Feb 21 - Mar 13, 2018 Serving Cape Elizabeth Since 1988 capecourier.com In the Spirit of Community Cape Elizabeth school Three CEHS students win awards, renovations under consideration talk about their art By Kevin St. Jarre Over the many years, the cabling for the By Kevin St. Jarre network has been added piecemeal, and Last year, the Cape Elizabeth School the result is a tangled, disorganized, and Board engaged Colby Company Engi- ineffi cient mess, compared by some to neering and Scott Simons Architects to an upturned bowl of spaghetti. PCES do some early analysis and design work and CEMS also lack a backup generator, for possible renovations to the three which the design identifi es as a problem. school buildings in the district. The Shedd related that the high school’s preliminary estimate comes to approxi- IT infrastructure was also in a similar mately $27 million for the combined im- disorganized state, until the 2006 reno- provements. vation resulted in recabling and rewiring, Contributed photo The most ambitious of the proposed with a central, organized networking Isabella O’Donovan received an Honor- projects would be replacing the caf- nerve center. able Mention for her photograph titled, “Ice eteria/auditorium in the Cape Elizabeth As for CEHS, the proposals for reno- Bucket,” which features a young neighbor Middle School/Pond Cove Elementary vations have centered on improving the cooling off . School complex with two separate food effi ciency, aesthetics, and safety of en- service facilities. Currently, CEMS and trance nearest the gym and auditorium. PCES have shared a single cafeteria that Also, a bank of grass known as “amphi- doubled as an auditorium. The dual-use theater hill” would be re-terraced, return- nature of the space has caused it to be ing a feature of the original CEHS, and less than ideal as either a cafeteria or an improving the look of the high school’s Contributed photo auditorium. main entrance itself. According to Cape Elizabeth High In addition, the brick lobby outside Ella Trout’s painting, titled “Rosie,” is School Principal Jeff Shedd, this has the auditorium, gym and cafeteria is out- one of two for which she has won the 2018 “acted as a large constraint on the fl ex- dated, unattractive and hard for custodi- Regional Scholastic Art Silver Key ibility of both schools’ schedules.” ans to clean and maintain. According award. The proposed plans would also move to Shedd, “That lobby would be cleaned Three students at Cape Elizabeth both CEMS and PCES offi ces closer to up and resurfaced with a more attractive High School were announced as award their front entrances via the creation of and easier-to-maintain fl oor. The ceiling recipients for the 2018 Maine Regional offi ce-sized additions. would also be renovated. The goal would Scholastic Art Awards. Student are rec- In addition, the wiring and IT net- be to make that intensively traveled area, working of the CEMS/PCES complex ognized in one of three categories: Gold needs to be reworked and organized. -see RENOVATIONS page 5 Key, Silver Key, or Honorable Mention. The 2018 Maine Regional Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition was held at the Maine College of Art through Feb. 10. Spring is around the corner The CEHS students who won awards were: Contributed photo Ella Trout, who won Silver Key Vivian Sullivan’s painting, “Cedar awards, for her paintings titled, “Sarah” Hands,” was painted with oil colors on ce- and “Rosie.” Trout also received an Hon- dar wood, and won an Honorable Mention. orable Mention for her drawing titled, Her drawing “Self Portrait” won the 2018 “Together.” Maine Regional Scholastic Art Gold Key Vivian Sullivan, who won a Gold Key award. award for her drawing, “Self-Portrait,” and received an Honorable Mention for paint. I jumped out of bed, and immedi- her painting titled, “Cedar Hands.” ately grabbed my paints and some toast Isabella O’Donovan received an Hon- and set up on my living room fl oor. The orable Mention for her photograph titled, whole painting happened in about an “Ice Bucket.” hour. I went through a phase of having Trout is a senior, and usually works enough patience to spend more than an with acrylic painting, but has begun to hour on a painting, which was a blessing branch out. “I’ve recently discovered a and a curse. I liked how my spontaneity love for embroidery as well,” she said. and restlessness aff ected my work, but I O’Donovan, a sophomore, is sticking pri- also didn’t spend the time to edit things marily to photography, while her class- down or add many details. This painting mate, Sullivan, prefers to work in colored wasn’t planned out at all. Probably 95 pencils, though she says watercolors are percent of my paintings aren’t planned a close second. out, they just happen.” When asked how they came to be en- O’Donovan said she did not need to go tered in the Regional Scholastic Art con- far to fi nd the subject of her photograph. test, Trout said, “I entered because Ms. “I took the photo during a test shoot for Gross encouraged me to, and I already class, of my neighbor Ben playing out- had a portfolio put together of work side, over the summer,” she said. which I submitted to colleges.” Sullivan’s painting, “Cedar Hands,” Sullivan said, “I’ve been entering the was painted with oil colors on cedar scholastic arts and writing awards since wood. “I had just went with my dad to 7th grade, when Mrs. Ronher fi rst en- my favorite art store, Artist & Crafts- Photo by Kim Case couraged me to submit some artwork.” Pictured is a young visitor to Two Lights State Park enjoying the later sunsets of mid- Trout said of her winning entry, “One -see ART page 12 February. The sun will set even later once clocks are turned one hour forward on March 11, Sunday morning I woke up itching to with spring on our doorstep. Page 2 • The Cape Courier LETTERS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Feb 21 - Mar 13, 2018

The Cape Courier Support for Support for Thoughts on P.O. Box 6242 Cape Elizabeth Maine 04107 paper street issues 207-838-2180 Mary Ann Lynch Anne Carney www.capecourier.com I support the candidacy of Mary Ann There are two things that Cape Eliza- The Plaintiff s in recent lawsuits against Lynch for Cape Elizabeth’s Representa- beth is especially well known for: our the Town have presented it with an unparal- tive to the Maine House. beautiful natural environment and our leled opportunity to resolve most of the fes- OUR MISSION STATEMENT I met Mary Ann in 2002 when I served excellent schools. But these assets don’t tering paper streets issues. Th e mission of Th e Cape Courier is to foster on our School Board and she on our Town take care of themselves. They require To take advantage, the Council should: a sense of community by presenting news Council. I found her thoughtful and rea- constant stewardship and support. It is Immediately move forward to accept specifi c and unique to Cape Elizabeth sonable, a very favorable fi rst impression! important that our elected offi cials, lo- Surf Side Avenue as a public way, at least and its residents, and, whenever possible, to promote volunteerism within our From 2006-2008, we were colleagues cally and in Augusta, recognize this, and for a pedestrian pathway, public access to community. on the Cape Elizabeth Town Council. I work to enhance and protect each for cur- the shore, and maintenance. Then the valid- ity of the acceptance vis a vis the Plaintiff s’ BOARD OF DIRECTORS have had the honor of serving with many rent and future generations. Lynn Blank, Roger Bishop, wonderful and talented people in public Anne Carney, candidate for State Rep, claims should be submitted to the Court. Trish Brigham, Debbie Butterworth, service throughout my adult life. Mary understands this. She is an individual who Become involved directly, working close- Bob Dodd, Jerry Harkavy, Martha Kelley, Ann is one of the very few individuals who has demonstrated a passion, commitment, ly with legal counsel, including in manda- Bill Springer, Beth Webster have been a cut above the rest. and energy over many years in service to tory Court mediation, and not disqualifying Publisher: Kim Case She is honest with herself and with oth- our community, particularly in the area of themselves, unless absolutely necessary un- [email protected] ers, highly principled, thorough in her re- stewardship of our natural environment der the Council’s Code of Ethics. The Town Editor: Marta Girouard search and preparation, and articulate in and in demonstrating a high regard for the needs the entire Council’s (I) knowledge [email protected] expressing her positions. importance of our schools. of the Town’s past eff orts regarding paper Community Reporter: Kevin St. Jarre Mary Ann has served in local gov- As many know, Anne has been presi- streets, (II) critical thinking, and (III) con- [email protected] ernment, and has a proven track record dent of the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust, tinuing work on creative solutions that meet Advertising Manager: Tara Simopoulos with her constituents. She knows Cape and a leader on its board since 2010. She the legitimate needs of the Plaintiff s and the (Display and classifi ed ads) Elizabeth and what is important to its citi- has worked tirelessly in partnership with Town, including all residents. [email protected]/207-939-9766 zens. I appreciate that particular formative the town to enhance our quality of life. Litigate the case through to complete Bookkeeper: in-town and local government experience We are confi dent that Anne will take this resolution. Despite Plaintiff s’ apparent [email protected] in someone who will represent me in Au- same level of commitment and collabora- wealth, the Town has an advantage, because Proofreaders: gusta. In addition to 17 years working in tion to ensure that education gets the level of its taxing power. Even with probable Law Chuck Rzeszutko , Ginny Blackwood the private sector, she has held jobs in the of attention and support in Augusta that it Court appeals, based on my 50-plus years Webmaster: Wendy Derzawiec executive and judicial branches of state needs. We cannot have a modern, robust, of experience in such disputes, as a rough Photo fi nishing: Ann Kaplan government and has regularly worked job-creating economy without a priority guess, the case should not cost the Town Distribution: William Alexander with our state legislature. Unlike most on education. Our representatives need to more than $250,000, unless extensive pre- For general information: k freshman legislators who require a signifi - recognize that education is an investment, trial discovery erupts. [email protected]/207-838-2180 cant period of acclimation, Mary Ann will not a cost, that yields very high long-term Then, even if it costs, say, $500,000, For Advertising: be ready on Day 1. returns. Anne recognizes this and will surely a Town and its residents that spend [email protected] Mary Ann is a “Clean Election” candi- work to advance this eff ort. many millions on a host of capital projects Writers: Debbie Butterworth, Wendy date; by her actions she shows her com- For the good of our community and can aff ord such an expense to preserve Derzawiec, Bob Dodd, Erika Carlson Rhile, mitment to keeping big money out of our state, please join us in supporting Anne these priceless, perpetual, public shorefront Marta Girouard electoral process. Carney in the Democratic primary in June. property rights. Photographers: Martha Agan, Jenny Mary Ann will work across the aisle to- I hope residents, if they agree, will give Campbell, Ann Kaplan, Joanne Lee, ward solutions, rather than becoming part Frank Governali & Terry Ann Scriven the Council their support in this litigation. Katherine Urbanek of today’s hyper-partisan gridlock. The Cape Courier is printed by Alliance David Plimpton Press in Brunswick and mailed free to Cape Elizabeth residents 22 times a year. We Jim Rowe disclaim all legal responsibility for errors, omissions or typographical errors. All reasonable care is taken to see that errors Pond Cove accepting kindergarten do not occur. We print corrections upon timely notifi cation. THANK YOU! registrations for 2018-19 year LETTER & SUBMISSION POLICY Pond Cove School is accepting Early registration will help the Letters should not exceed 250 words. We kindergarten registrations for 2018-19. If school to plan for the incoming kin- reserve the right to refuse letters and to edit Your voluntary subscriptions you have a child who will turn fi ve on or dergarten class. More information is for length, accuracy, clarity and civility. We do not withhold names and writers may be and other contributions before October 15, 2018 he/she is eligible available at 207-799-7339, or by email, limited to one letter per month. Petition- help keep this community to attend Kindergarten at Pond Cove this pcoffi [email protected]. style letters will be declined. Letters refl ect newspaper coming to fall. The registration packet is available the opinion of the author, not Th e Cape your mailbox. to download at: https://pondcove.cape. Courier. Email letters to: editor@capecourier. k12.me.us/files/docs/forms/new_fami- Children Entering Grade 1 from a com or mail to P.O. Box 6242, Cape lies_packet.pdf or you can stop by the private kindergarten Elizabeth, ME 04107. Please note: Letters will Thank you to this recent Parents of children attending kinder- be acknowledged by email. generous contributor: school offi ce and pick up a hard copy. Registration papers should be turned garten at other schools also should notify into the offi ce as soon as possible, but no the offi ce if their children will attend later than March 30, 2018. fi rst grade in the Cape schools next year.

NEXT ISSUE: Mar 14 Seth & Lynn DEADLINE: Noon, Mar 2 Blank Town of Cape Elizabeth Boards and Committees SUBSCRIPTIONS $21.10/year in Maine; $25 out of state Checks made out to Th e Cape Vacancies $15 student (9 months) Courier may be mailed to P.O. $12 half year Box 6242, Cape Elizabeth, Maine, (These amounts include state sales tax, which 04107. Future contributions will be The Cape Courier is required to charge.) acknowledged in an alphabetical The Town Council's Appointments Committee is seeking Name: ______format. Please include a message on applications from interested citizens in serving on the following: your correspondence if you prefer Address: ______to remain anonymous. Park Committee - ______An unexpired term until 12/31/2019 Planning Board - Amount enclosed: $ ______An unexpired term until 12/31/2019 Today’s date: Applications are available online at www.capeelizabeth.com. Mail to: The deadline to submit applications to Debra Lane, Town Clerk Th e Cape Courier P.O. Box 6242 is 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 28. Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 [email protected] Feb 21 - Mar 13, 2018 THEN & NOW/NEWS The Cape Courier • Page 3 Cape Elizabeth Then and Now: Scott Dyer Road By Jim Rowe

Photo by Jim Rowe I have traveled on Scott Dyer Road lit- ary 18, 1803, the son of Nathaniel, Jr. and erally thousands of times during my life. Abigail Dyer. He and his wife Deborah But until recently, the name was just that raised four children in Cape Elizabeth. of a road. Who was Scott Dyer? He died on January 21, 1867. Scott Dyer was a well-known and This portrait (pictured on left) was highly regarded 19th century sea cap- painted by an unknown artist in Ant- tain who called Cape Elizabeth home. werp, Belgium in 1854 and hangs today He was also scion of one of our town’s at the Cape Elizabeth Historical Preser- oldest families. Dyer was born on Febru- vation Society. Cape Elizabeth Lions Cape Elizabeth Lions Club to hold March Club to hold “Mother’s Spaghetti Dinner Day” Pancake Breakfast The Cape Elizabeth Lions Club will host its Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, March 17 The Cape Elizabeth Lions Club will host its Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 13 Photo by Jim Rowe from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This annual event is to raise funds to benefi t mainte- from 7:30 to 11 a.m. This annual event is nance of the historic Bowery Beach School- to raise funds to benefi t maintenance of the CEHPS to host Jim Dufresne at house and Cape Lions Charities. historic Bowery Beach Schoolhouse and The clubhouse is located at 1 Wheeler Cape Lions Charities. March meeting Road in Cape Elizabeth. Dinner includes: The clubhouse is located at 1 Wheeler The Cape Elizabeth Historical Preser- Williams is named. Civil War artifacts all you can eat spaghetti, garlic bread, sal- Road in Cape Elizabeth. Breakfast choic- vation Society will meet Monday, March will be on display. Join us for refresh- ad, soft drinks (BYOB) and desserts. The es are Pancakes, French Toast, Eggs, Sau- 5, at 7 p.m. in the Community Services ments and conversation. All meetings price is $10 for adults and $5 for children sage, Coff ee, Tea, Juice. The price is $7 for building, 345 Ocean House Rd. and programs are free and open to the under 12. Please join your friends and adults and $5 for children under 12. Please Our guest presenter will be Jim public. neighbors and it’s a good event for feeding join your friends and neighbors and bring Dufresne, founder and director of the those hungry teenagers. “MOM” to this traditional Lions event. Maine Masonic Civil War Library and Museum located at 8 Chestnut St. in Portland. Dufresne will speak about Maine and the Civil War and Cape’s own, Major General Seth Williams, for whom Fort Restaurant Week March 1st thru th

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Pro- Wet Paint Auction and one of Maine’s ceeds from the auction are shared with premiere art auction events. Artist en- participating artists and benefi t the Cape tries will be juried by Nancy Davidson, Elizabeth Land Trust’s Saving Cape’s resident curator of the Maine Jewish Mu- Great Places initiative to preserve local seum and former owner of Davidson & strategic conservation lands. Daughters Contemporary Art. Interested artists are invited to sub- The Wet Paint Auction will be held on mit three images of original plein air Sunday, July 1, 2018. During the week- paintings in any medium for juried end of the event, selected artists will consideration. Samples must be sub- paint en plein air at designated public mitted as digital images via email. and private locations chosen to highlight The artist submission form and fur- Cape Elizabeth’s natural beauty. ther instructions regarding submis- Contributed photo This year, artists will have the op- sion requirements may be obtained Pictured are attendees from education foundations that CEEF recently hosted for an portunity to paint on location over a at www.capelandtrust.org. afternoon of collaboration three-day period from Friday June 29 The deadline for artists’ submissions On February 1, the Cape Elizabeth Educa- dations in attendance were Brunswick, Cape through Sunday preceding the auction. is Friday, March 16, 2018. tion Foundation (CEEF) hosted seven educa- Elizabeth, Cumberland, Falmouth, Ken- tion foundations from area school districts nebunks/Alfred, Marana cook, Scarborough Online Registration for 2018 TD Beach for an afternoon of sharing ideas, discussing and Yarmouth. This event is the fi rst of what common goals and challenges facing their hopes to be an annual series of collaborative to Beacon set for March 15 and 16 organizations and districts. Education Foun- meetings. Runners looking to join the fi eld for both days of online registration. On Renovations Continued from page 1______the 21st running of the TD Beach to Bea- Thursday, March 15, Cape Elizabeth res- lockers room, creating equity issues between con 10K Road Race on Aug. 4 will need idents will have the opportunity to reg- our girls and boys, and the renovations would to be in the zone and at the ready March ister for 600 slots starting at 7 a.m. ET. the most intensively used by members of the address these. 15-16 for online registration. New this Registration for the general public will community, an attractive, welcoming space.” At Hannaford Field, a more permanent year, organizers of the classic American begin at 7 a.m. ET on Friday, March 16. There would also be renovations around structure is proposed to serve as concession summer road race have tweaked the reg- A lottery for the 1,950 remaining slots the locker room area, and an addition built stand and bathrooms. istration process with the goal of improv- will take place from March 16 through between the gym and track that would house No renovations have been scheduled, as ing the participant experience. March 25, with lottery entrants an- an expanded weight room and storage areas. there is a long process ahead, with many Partnering with Race Roster, the nounced on March 27. Runners register The weight room at CEHS is less than one- meetings and plenty of time for the public TD Beach to Beacon is implementing at the race website, www.beach2beacon. third the minimum space recommended for discussion and input, before any decisions a queue entry system. This new format org. The race entry fee is $55. a weight room for a school the size of Cape are made. requires registrants to still be quick at The race allows transfers from April 1 Elizabeth High School. The fi rms proposed an estimated con- the 7 a.m. launch to get entered into the through June 30 and there is a $5 trans- There is also a disparity in the sizes of the struction start date of April 1, 2020. queuing portal, basically putting them in fer fee. Cape Elizabeth residents regis- a virtual line, but it also provides greater tered in the 600 entries allocated to Cape time for them to complete the registra- Elizabeth residents can only transfer to tion process without losing their place. another Cape Elizabeth resident. 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I have had many roles at full fl edged department with a full-time CECS in that period of time but Cape Care director. The department was named is very special to me. Cape Elizabeth Community Services and What is your favorite part about work- Robert Bodenlos was hired as the fi rst ing in Cape: THE KIDS! I go home every full time director. Its mission and vision day thinking about the day, the little victo- was to off er health and enrichment op- ries, and things to improve on. The best part portunities for all town citizens. of that is knowing that a child is going to Community Services advertised their go home and tell their parents a story about programs in a three-fold brochure, which what happened at Cape Care today. was mailed to households each fall, spring and summer. This brochure has Photo by Tara Simopoulos Linda Strunk evolved into a catalogue of 30 plus pages Pictured above, back row: Karen McCue, Andrew Kemp, Kathy Raftice, Susan Dixon, CS Role: Program Support and over 100 off erings each session. Verna Gordon, Cory Serprenant and Eric French How long have you been at CS: One The department grew from the mid Front Row: Linda Strunk, Kelly Phinney, Gay Sampson, Jennifer Murphy, not pictured, year 1980’s to 2000 to include preschool and Casey P Murphy What is your favorite part about work- after school programs, as well as health ing in Cape: I enjoy working with a dynam- and fi tness programs, and programs provided more opportunities for citizens. cational, cultural, recreational and social ic mix of Cape residents, from seniors to our geared towards seniors. In 2002 with the purchase of Pond Cove enrichment opportunities. Cape kids. Also in this era “The One Town Con- Millworks building at 343 Ocean House You can learn more about Community cept”, “ formed by then Town Manager, Road, Community Services received a Services programs and activities online, Cory Surprenant facility of its own. Housed at Cape Eliza- where you can also sign up for many Michael McGovern and Superintendent CS Role: Youth Program Coordinator beth High School, Richards Community of the programs. For more information, Connie Goldman, was implemented. It How long have you been at CS: 5 Pool is a six-lane, 25 yard-pool off ering visit: was a consolidation of services being months swim lessons, lap swims, open swim and http://www.capecommunityservices. shared between town and school depart- What is your favorite part about work- senior swims. The Fitness Center is lo- ment. Community Services provided a org/. ing in Cape: My favorite part about work- cated inside the Richards Community link in connecting those services, which ing in Cape is the friendliness everyone has Pool building. The Cape Care program is became more cost eff ective and effi cient for each other. a childcare program with preschool and for the town. Part of this reorganization Meet the CS Staff resulted in the organization taking on the after school options. Gay Sampson responsibilities of scheduling facilities Community Services is run by a staff Kathy Raftice of twelve, and led by Kathy Raftice, re- CS Role: Cape Care Lead Preschool indoors and outdoors for both the town CS Role: Director cently appointed as the Director of Com- Teacher and schools, as well as custodial services How long have you been at CS: I began munity Services and Fort Williams Park. How long have you been at CS: 6 years and school transportation administration in July of 2011 and am now in my 7th year being placed under the Community Ser- The Community Services Committee is What is your favorite part about work- What is your favorite part about work- I love working with children vices umbrella. a seven-member board appointed by the ing in Cape: ing in Cape: I love working in the town and their parents; preparing the children The renovation of the pool and addition town council, which advocates for versa- I grew up in. There are so many familiar for kindergarten, preparing them socially, of a whirlpool and fi tness center in 1999 tile community programs off ering edu- faces and families and it really is amazing emotionally and academically, exposing the when you look at how many who work in children to the world around them through this community grew up here; it’s won- our weekly themes and being on the school derful. Back when I was in high school I campus so we can off er swim lessons and worked at what was then Cape Recreation our 4th grade reading buddies. as a summer counselor. It was a great job then and it continues to be a great job now! Jennifer Murphy CS Role: Assistant Preschool Teacher

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                 7 E                        Feb 21 - Mar 13, 2018 NEWS The Cape Courier • Page 7 Local Writers at The Local Buzz in CEHS to compete in High School Quiz Show February 2018 On February 24, 2018 from 4–5 p.m., ers for The Bookey Readings series at the Local Writers at The Local Buzz continues Harlow Gallery in Hallowell. Claire’s poem its monthly reading series featuring Maine “Dreamscape” from her recently published writers reading original fi ction, nonfi ction book of the same name, was recently nomi- and poetry. The Local Buzz café and wine nated for a Pushcart Prize. bar will host Maine poet, Claire Hersom, and Dave Patterson grew up in north- fi ction writer, Dave Patterson. Located at 327 ern Vermont and currently lives in Cape Ocean House Road in Cape Elizabeth, The Elizabeth. He earned a BA in English from St. Local Buzz events are co-hosted by poets Michael’s College, an MA in English from Marcia F. Brown and Linda Aldrich. Middlebury College’s Bread Loaf School of Claire Hersom is the author of two col- English, and an MFA in Writing from the lections of poetry, “Drowning: A Poetic Stonecoast MFA Program. While at Bread Memoir” (2008), and “Dreamscape” (2017) Loaf, Patterson won fi rst place in the school’s Photo by Rebecca Conley published by Moon Pie Press. Her work short story contest. His work has appeared has appeared in numerous poetry journals in Slice Magazine, Hot Metal Bridge, The Cape Elizabeth High School is once again competing on Maine Public’s televised High and anthologies, and in Yankee Magazine. Drunken Odyssey, Storyacious, The Apple School Quiz Show. Pictured above, on set, are team members Preston Stewart, Tony Inhorn, In 2011, Claire received an Emerging Art- Valley Review, and Blinders Literary Journal Derek Allen and Grace Roberts. Not pictured are additional team members Jack Stewart and ist Grant in Literature from Boston’s St. among other literary magazines. His debut Addie Hayes. The team is coached by Joe Wagner. Botolph Club Foundation. A strong advocate novel, “Soon the Light Will be Perfect, “re- for social justice, Claire served for four years counts a family’s struggles with cancer, rural CEHS to stage one- on the Board of Directors for Maine Equal poverty, and fanatical Catholicism. The book Decker recognized Justice Partners. Claire is a native Mainer will be released in the spring of 2019 from act production and lives in Winthrop, Maine. She cur- Hanover Square Press. rently teaches English Language Learners The event is free and open to Cape Elizabeth High School Theatre (ELL) and high school English at Winthrop the public. More information at: will stage a production of “The Tragedy Adult Education and is one of three organiz- www.localbuzzcafe.com and Triumph of Smike: A Friendship Wrought from Misery” in advance of its participation in the Maine Regional Dra- make a diff erence in the lives of the chil- ma Festival. Community dren. Continued from page 6______The story, created from material in

Charles Dickens’ “Nicholas Nickle- Andrew Kemp by,” was adapted by Maine playwright How long have you been at CS: 6 CS Role: Aquatic & Fitness Supervisor Aynne Ames. Published in the 1840’s, months How long have you been at CS: 8 years “Nicholas Nickleby” is largely credited What is your favorite part about work- What is your favorite part about work- for the closing of many schools that were ing in Cape: We are a team, we learn and ing in Cape: I enjoy working with people little more than workhouses for exploited play together. We question, predict, test, and this job provides me that opportunity! children. In the novel’s wake, child labor research and discover the world around us. Contributed photo laws were enacted to protect orphans and We create an exciting, fun, safe, friendly en- Casey P. Murphy children of the poor. Purpoodock Club’s Head Golf Profes- vironment. We treat each other kindly and CS Role: Aquatic Coordinator Over 30 students will take part in all sional Tony Decker was recently named by have a lot of fun together. If feels like a big How long have you been at CS: 8 years aspects of this one-act play. Three show- the PGA of America the 2017 New England family. What is your favorite part about work- ings for the community will take place, PGA Professional of the Year, along with be- ing in Cape: Making a diff erence in devel- on Tuesday, March 6, Wednesday, March ing named for the second consecutive year Verna Gordon opment of an important life skill! 7 and Thursday, March 8, all starting at the Maine PGA Professional of the Year. In CS Role: Cape Care Lead Preschool 7:00 p.m. Tickets at $5.00 will be avail- addition, he was also named by U.S. Kid’s Teacher Eric French able at the door. For more information, Golf one of the Top 50 U.S. Kids Teaching How long have you been at CS: 3 years CS Role: Lifeguard contact: [email protected]. Professional in the . Decker has What is your favorite part about work- How long have you been at CS: 7 1/2 been Purpoodock Club’s head golf profes- ing in Cape: I love working with children years sional for the past four years. and love our location - center of town and on What is your favorite part about work- school campus - provides great opportuni- ing in Cape: Working with people ties for learning experiences. Karen McCue Susan Dixon CS Role: Fitness Center Staff - Personal CS Role: Assistant Preschool Teacher Trainer How long have you been at CS: 6 How long have you been at CS: 17 years months What is your favorite part about work- What is your favorite part about work- ing in Cape: Sense of community 'U 'DYLG -DFREVRQ ing in Cape: Being with the children and 7:2 /,*+76 '(17$/ teachers, and having lots of opportunities to

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Contributed photo The 6th grade Math Team earned a 3rd Place Team trophy at the December Math Meet at Holiday Inn by the Bay. Twenty-six schools competed in the Southern Maine Math League Competition. Pictured, front (L to R) Natalie Ginn, Alex Butterbaugh, Vio Voltz, Cormac McKinney, Trevor Oakley and Bella Ferritier. Back: Allison Caruso - 5th & 6th grade Math Team Coach and Troy Eastman - Principal. Contributed photo At the VEX Robotics tournament in Turner, Maine, on January 27, twenty- six robotics teams from Maine competed. Cape Robotics had four of its fi ve teams in the fi nals. An alliance of Cape-Cape-Cape was defeated 2-0 by an alliance of York- Cape-Thornton Academy. Cape team 56F (Cully Richard, Matthew Yim, Lauren Abrahamsen) was the Cape team on the champion alliance. Cape team 56G (Evan Gebhart, Carter Merriam, Matthew Zimmerman) won the Sportsmanship award. Pictured above: (front row, l to r) Advisor Evan Thayer, Sarah Hagan, Matthew Yim, Matthew Zimmerman, Nate Labrie, Caleb Weinstein-Zenner. (Back row, l to r) Cully Richard, Lauren Abrahamsen, Eva Morris, Carmen Erickson, Evan Gebhart, Carter Merriam, Joey Labrie, Mary Wisell, Oliver Kraft. Not pictured is Joe Jacobson. Feb 21 - Mar 13, 2018 SPORTS The Cape Courier • Page 9 Penley and Concannon earn MVP titles in track and fi eld By Kevin St. Jarre Kirsten Penley and Matt Concannon achievements of their teammates. Penley are seniors at Cape Elizabeth High School. said, “My friend and teammate Sophie They have something else in common; they Garland-Doré is also a senior here at CEHS were both named Most Valuable Players at and also had a fantastic season. Despite her the Western Maine Conference champion- shin splints, she bravely took on an event ships. that she never thought she would do and Concannon runs the 200m, 55m, and participate in a meet; long jump. For some- competes in the triple jump. Penley’s events one who has never done any jumping events are long jump, triple jump, high jump, the before she did extremely well and scored 55 meter dash and the 4x200 meter relay. some points. I am so proud of her for keep- Concannon and Penley both thought the ing her mind open to other new experiences team did well this season. “The team did even if they might be scary and require a fantastic this season. We had a lot of new little push.” Concannon said, “I wanna give personal records set and people qualify to a shoutout to the boys: Michael Brooks, go to states,” Penley said. Concannon said, Simon Britt, Max Patterson and Seamus “The team did very well this season consid- Healy.” ering our number of players in comparison Penley and Concannon are both in to other teams in our conference.” their fourth year of competition, and that’s Individually, the athletes both looked long enough to know what they love most. forward. Concannon said, “I’ve done well Concannon said, “My favorite thing about this season but my remaining meets are track is the competition in all my races,” extremely important and that will really de- while his teammate Penley said, “What I cide how well I’ve done this season.” Penley like most about this sport is the amount of said, “As for me, I did not break any per- support you get from all of your teammates sonal records but I did qualify for states in and coaches all of the time. Not only are Photo by John Jensenius long jump, triple jump, high jump, and the the people on my team supportive, but also Kirsten Penley clears the high jump bar. 4x200 meter relay.” there are some other teams who are as well Both Concannon and Penley, despite -see SPORTS page 10 each being named MVPs, point to the

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wear and tear of a demanding sport. “The Sports most challenging part of this sport for me is Continued from page 9______the amount of stress it puts on your knees and shins. This is not for everybody, but I despite being from a diff erent school and have had and still have chronic shin splints competing against us. No matter what the for four years and all of the jumping events event is, there will always be some team- that I do also put a lot of stress on my shins mates there watching and trying their best and knees. It makes it very hard to practice to give advice both at the meets and even some days because I can’t run and I don’t just at practice.” want to have it hurt me during the meets. I Concannon started early with team absolutely love running and whenever we sports. He said, “I began competing on a have a harsh running day in practice I can team when I was roughly fi ve years old dur- never participate in it or I have to stop half- ing Saturday Morning Soccer,” but he came way through to go ice my shins and feel like to track when he “ended up in this sport dur- I have accomplished nothing. That has al- ing my 8th grade year after basketball sea- ways been the most challenging part of this son because I wanted to stay active.” sport for me,” Penley said. Penley followed her friends. “The fi rst Concannon sees the challenge in chas- time I ever was on an indoor track team was ing the next level of performance. “The way back in 6th grade. I remember starting most challenging aspect of the sport is to it because some of my friends were doing it keep improving every season because you and it looked like a fun way to spend some see a lot of kids plateau their sophomore or time after school. At that time I was not at junior year and typically the best kids keep all serious about it. I remember my very fi rst improving throughout their high school ca- meet I had tried to do long jump and was ac- reer,” he said. tually pretty good at it from not having done Good coaching is always key, and it before. I had also tried high jump as well Concannon and Penley credit their coach, but that was not a pretty sight due to me not Doug Worthley, with helping them reach having any practice and jumping from the new heights. “Mr. Worthley has greatly opposite side that I jump from now,” Penley helped me in improving my performances said. by helping me with my starts and my form. She also said she’s beginning to feel the Also he teaches us how to maximize our Photo by John Jensenius Matt Concannon runs a relay in a recent competition. YOLO! 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Photo by John Holdridge Pictured is Grace Brenner in front of the display which shows students’ and staff ’s ideas about respect From saying “thank you” to “not assum- holding a sign that refl ected how they show ing pronouns,” this is how CEHS students respect. She, along with John Holdridge, show respect. Volunteer and Extended Learning Oppor- RESPECT is a word that high schools tunities Coordinator at Cape High, fi lled all over Maine strive to make a priority. up the art display case near the auditorium, Grace Brenner, one of the leaders of the showing off some the students’ and staff ’s Respect team at Cape Elizabeth High School, best ideas about respect. wanted to remind students every day that “We are working hard to continue pro- they should respect staff , the building, the moting respect and tolerance at Cape High, environment, and each other. Brenner took and we hope our wall reminds people of this Contributed photo Pictured above is Wyatt Tarr with his photos of many CEHS students and staff daily,” said Brenner. pastel drawing, which will be displayed at the Portland Museum of Art for Youth Art Month in March THE COMFORTS OF ASSISTED LIVING. Fourth grade student Wyatt Tarr’s pas- EMPHASIS ON LIVING. tel drawing has been chosen to be exhib- ited at the Portland Museum of Art for Come experience The Landing at Cape Elizabeth (Formerly Village Youth Ar t Month. Crossings); a beautifully-designed, private residence community For more than 20 years, the Portland created with the active senior in mind. Our 32 acre-campus features; Museum of Art and the Maine Art Edu- Private studio, one and two-bedroom apartments cation Association (MAEA) have col- Elegant restaurant-style dining laborated to bring National Youth Art Group trips and excursions Month to Maine. This annual observance Cafe and TV room for community gatherings emphasizes the value of art education and Beautiful views of conservation land Assistance with daily living activities encourages support for quality school art Medication administration programs through a month-long exhibi- On-site nursing supervisor tion of artwork by K-12 students through- Respite care out the state. The exhibition runs from March 1 78 Scott Dyer Rd. Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107P | | ME TTD/TTY #800.457.1220 through March 31 on the lower ground thelandingatcapeelizabeth.com fl oor of the PMA. Admission to the exhi- bition is free for the public. There will be a celebration reception on March 3. Everyone is invited to attend this special celebration to share their work with family and friends, meet oth- Kathleen “The Real Estate Queen” Scott and Julia M. Edwards er Youth Art Month Artists, enjoy light Jan 2017 Brokers of the Month refreshments and receive a certifi cate of participation. Certifi cates for fourth A 2017 Top Producer grade students will be given out at 5:30 p.m. More information can be found at Brokers who go ABOVE AND the following website: BEYOND for you - help with https://www.portlandmuseum.org/ learn/youth-art-month contractors, cleaning, staging, organizing, moving, rentals, you name it. CEHS Music Recently Sold: 1080 Shore Rd, $360,000 Concert to be held 7 Island View Rd, $475,000 68 Angell Ave SoPo, $400,000 March 15 16 Schooner Rd, Scarborough $462,000 (didn’t even The Cape Elizabeth High School need to go on the market!) chorus and concert bands will perform 40 Cross Hill Rd, $671,000 10 Whale Back Way, $850,000 Thursday, March 15, at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Rented: The program will feature a variety of Call Kathleen, 207.838.7740 8 Eastman Rd, Cape Eliz. • 621 Sawyer Rd., SoPo Julia, 207.730.6932 musical genres and a diverse array of 82 Providence Ave, SoPo • 26 Ashbourne Ct, SoPo 40 Wesley, OOB Coldwell Banker Residential styles including contemporary and clas- Other Rentals avail. in Cape Eliz., SoPo & Scarborough sical pieces. The choral performance will Brokerage be followed by the symphonic bands and 295 Ocean House Rd the concert jazz ensemble. Cape Elizabeth, Maine 04107 The concert is free to the public. Page 12 • The Cape Courier ART/SCHOOLS Feb 21 - Mar 13, 2018

certain way.” er Ms. Gross supported me as an artist courages me to keep going and express Art All three artists speak of the support throughout my classes with her, and con- myself in diff erent ways. I’ve always ad- Continued from page 1______they have received from others. Trout vinced me to enter my piece,” she said. mired her thoughtful and inspiring art- said, “My grandmother is a painter, and When it comes to support, Sullivan work!” she said. man, where I picked up my fi rst oil defi nitely has the biggest infl uence on said, “My dad has always been so sup- When asked where they like to be paints! I was really inspired to create my art. She still drives around the Berk- portive of my art! He’s always taken me when they are being creative, Trout said, something so I went into my garage and shire mountains in her paint truck and to the art store, award shows, and has “I wish I could say my favorite place to randomly found a left over shingle from paints landscapes in oils. She has always helped me with anything I need in order do art was by the ocean somewhere or in when my dad needed them for the side of been completely honest, which is the to be the most inspired and creative.” some secret garden, but realistically 99 our house. I picked hands to paint—since best quality to have in a mentor. She has The winners say that there are other percent of my work is done on a towel I need to work on them the most—and an eye for composition and most of all students around them at CEHS who also on my bedroom fl oor. I see people paint- got to work.” for color. She knows everything there is inspire them. Trout said, “My sister, ing at Two Lights and Kettle Cove and Trout’s two winning paintings are por- to know about color. She can match any Cecily, is super modest about her art but become inspired to paint outdoors more, traits. “I usually paint people. People color you give her in less than a minute she is crazy talented at drawing. We nev- but it never really ends up happening. have told me I have a distinct style, but of mixing. Even though the appreciation er have any sibling rivalry when it comes My messy room typically happens to be personally I have a hard time seeing it for landscapes has diminished over time, to art because our styles and strengths where I am when I get the urge to create myself. I really like drama and using col- she never caves to the general opinions are completely diff erent, sometimes op- something.” or. I could mix colors for hours and never of critics or the commercialization of art, posite. I’m always pushing her to share O’Donovan likes to be set free. She get bored. I pay a lot of attention to the and I think that’s crucial. My mom, own- her art more, because her talent really said, “I love to take photos anywhere re- expressions of the people I paint and try er of Lulu Ceramics, is another big infl u- deserves to be recognized.” ally, I’ve done a lot of nature photogra- to give them a little glint in their eyes.” ence on me because she had the courage O’Donovan said it’s diffi cult to single phy around Cape but recently I’ve found Sullivan also has a diffi cult time pin- to take her love of ceramics and make a out a single student, because there are so more of an interest in portraits and street pointing a particular look to her work. small business out of it. She’s one of the many. “I’ve seen so many of amazing photography.” “I wouldn’t describe myself as having a hardest workers I’ve ever met, and she pieces displayed throughout the art room Sullivan sticks close to home. “I’ve al- particular drawing style. I really like to works extra hard to be able to do what at school,” she said. ways done my art at the desk in my room, explore diff erent mediums and types of she loves as her job.” For Sullivan, it’s a close friend. “My so that’s my favorite place to make new art, so I never really was interested in ty- O’Donovan points to a member of the really good friend Julia Mukai, also a stuff ! It’s just so cozy and usually time ing myself down to drawing my pieces a CEHS faculty. “My photography teach- sophomore, is an amazing artist who en- slips by really fast when I’m working there,” she said. The winning art had the opportunity to be on display at the Maine College of Art, but Trout’s winning paintings are al- ready hanging in diff erent homes. Her paintings can be seen sometimes at her mother’s studio, Lulu Ceramics. Some of the winning art, along with a variety of other student art, will be on display at the annual CEHS Art Show in May, details to follow.

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Wednesday, March 28. 6:00-8:00p.m. Cape Elizabeth HS cafeteria For players entering grades 4-12 as of 9/2018

Players will be sized for helmets. Kindly bring your player, completed pa- perwork and payment with you. Regis- tration form and scholarship application available on Team Websites and Team App. we sell cape! Cape Elizabeth Youth Travel Lacrosse 3rd-4th grade Boys and Girls Travel Lacrosse registration is now open and closes February 28. The mandatory uni- form and parent meeting will be 6p.m. Vicki Kennedy Jeff Kennedy Tuesday, March 6. Register with Cape Elizabeth Community Services today at 207-799-2868 or capecommunityser- vices.org Girls and boys both use TeamApp for team schedules and information. Once you have registered with CECS, these links should bring you to each group to request membership: Boys: capeboysy- outhlacrosse.teamapp.com Girls: capeelizabethgirlslacrosse. teamapp.com Steve Seabury Lisa Jesmain Frank Strout Doug Schauf Guy Gledhill Rusty Pillsbury Mike Faulkingham

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Photo by Kim Case Photo by Kim Case Snow mermaid at Two Lights State Park after a warm winter day ‘Mystery’ lichen, a rare colorful yellow for mid-winter at Two Lights State Park Cape resident releases her fi rst children’s book Your life. By Marta Girouard Your voice. Your care. Assisted Living and Memory Care Now Open

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CAPE CALENDAR By Wendy Derzawiec Trespass complaints, ID thefts, and well-being checks Reported by Debbie Butterworth zone), Route 77, $185 Monday, February 26 Monday, March 12 1-31 Cape Elizabeth resident, domestic Planning Board, 7 pm, Town Hall chamber Town Council, 7 p.m., Town Hall chamber COMPLAINTS assault, Sawyer Road Beverly Terrace Neighborhood Meeting, 7 p.m., 1-19 An offi cer met with a property 2-1 Cape Elizabeth resident, uninspected Town Hall Lower Level Conference Room Tuesday, March 13 manager in the Bowery Beach Road vehicle, Route 77, $148 School Board Executive Session, 6 -7 p.m., area regarding a trespass complaint. 2-2 Freeport resident, uninspected Tuesday, February 27 William H. Jordan Conference Room, Town 1-23 An offi cer met with a resident of the vehicle, Scott Dyer Road, $148 Hall School Board Finance Committee, 5-8:30 p.m., Ocean House Road area regarding 2-2 Monmouth resident, uninspected High School Library and Learning Commons School Board, 7 p.m., Town Hall chamber an ID theft complaint. Someone had vehicle, Route 77, $148 School Board Budget Workshop, 5 -8:30 p.m., Conservation Committee, 7 p.m., Town Hall opened a Sprint account and accrued a balance of several thousand dollars. 2-3 Scarborough resident, unregistered High School Library and Learning Commons Lower Level Conference Room vehicle, Route 77, $85 1-24 An offi cer met with a resident of the Harbors Committee, 6:15 p.m., Town Hall Ongoing each week Ocean House Road area regarding 2-3 Saco resident, uninspected vehicle, Lower Level Conference Room Spurwink Avenue, $148 Al-Anon, Regular meeting 7 p.m. Thursdays, at a scam phone call he had received, Board of Zoning Appeals, 7 p.m., Town Hall 2-3 Cornish resident, operating under the United Methodist Church, 280 Ocean House telling him he had won money and chamber a car, and was instructed to wire infl uence of alcohol, Channel View Road. Regular meeting 7 p.m. Fridays at St. money from a Walmart in Maine to a Road Thursday, March 1 Alban’s Church. Walmart in St. Louis, Missouri. Recycling Committee, 7 p.m., Public Works Alcoholics Anonymous, 2 p.m. Saturdays, 1-26 An offi cer met with a subject in the ARRESTS First Congregational Church, 301 Cottage Scott Dyer Road area regarding the Monday, March 5 Road, South Portland; 7 p.m. Wednesdays, theft of a cell phone. 1-31 Cape Elizabeth resident, domestic assault, Sawyer Road Town Council Appointments Committee, St. Bartholomew Church; 7 p.m. Fridays, St. 1-27 An offi cer, while on patrol, was 5 p.m., William H. Jordan Conference Room, Alban’s Church. stopped by a resident who told him 2-3 Cornish resident, operating under the Town Hall Cape Elizabeth Historical Preservation Society, of an open door at a neighbor’s infl uence of alcohol, Channel View Town Council Workshop, 7 p.m., William H. 9 a.m.–noon Thursdays, Public Safety residence. The offi cer checked the Road Jordan Conference Room, Town Hall Building residence, found the garage door ACCIDENTS Cape Elizabeth Lions Club, 6:39 p.m., fi rst open but the house secure. Contact Tuesday, March 6 was made with the person responsible 1-26 Robin Antos, accident on Fowler and third Tuesdays at the Bowery Beach Road School Board Workshop, 6:30-8:30 p.m., High for the property Schoolhouse (except July and August), Two 2-3 Jonathan Johnson, accident on Broad School Library and Learning Commons Lights Road 1-28 Two offi cers responded to a residence in the Ocean House Road area for a Cove Road Planning Board Workshop, 7 p.m., William H. Cape Farm Alliance, third Wednesday, 7 p.m., well-being check. Jordan Conference Room, Town Hall Community Center FIRE CALLS 1-28 Two offi cers responded to a residence South Portland/Cape Elizabeth Rotary Club, 1-23 Spurwink Avenue, Woodland Road, Wednesday, March 7 in the Ocean House Road area for a Shore Road, Columbus Road, Ocean each Wednesday at 6:15 p.m. Purpoodock Comprehensive Plan 2019 Committee, 7 p.m., well-being check View Road, Stonybrook Road, lines Country Club, Spurwink Avenue. 767-7388. Town Hall 1-28 Two offi cers responded to a residence down Codependents Anonymous (CODA) group at in the Mitchell Road area for a well- 1-23 Scott Dyer Road, fi re alarm Cape Elizabeth United Methodist Church Sunday, March 11 being check. 1-23 Lawson Road/Shore Road, electrical Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, 7:30-11 a.m., Regular meeting weekly on Saturdays at 10:30 2-2 An offi cer met with a resident of the fi re a.m. Call 799-4599 FMI. Bowery Beach School House, Two Lights Shore Acres area regarding a trespass 1-24 Shore Road, carbon monoxide alarm and Wheeler roads complaint 1-25 South Portland mutual aid 2-5 An offi cer met with a resident of the Mitchell Road area who reported that 1-28 Starboard Drive, fuel leak CABLE GUIDE CHANNEL someone had obtained his personal 1-29 South Portland mutual aid 3 information and had attempted to 2-4 South Portland mutual aid Cape Elizabeth Church Feb. 28 & March 1 - 2 p.m. open two credit cards. & 8 p.m. of the Nazarene RESCUE CALLS March 3 - 10:30 a.m. Feb. 24 & 25; March 3, 4, 10 & SUMMONSES There were 16 runs to Maine Medical Center. 11 - 9 a.m. Board of Zoning Appeals replay 1-25 Scarborough resident, uninspected There were 4 runs to Mercy Hospital. Planning Board (live) March 2 & 3 - 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. vehicle, Spurwink Avenue, $133 There were 3 patients treated by rescue Feb. 26 - 7 p.m. March 4 - 10:30 a.m. 1-26 Gorham resident, uninspected vehicle, personnel but not transported. Board of Zoning Appeals (live) Town Council (live) Two Lights Road, $133 Feb. 27 - 7 p.m. March 12 - 7 p.m. 1-26 Portland resident, speeding (64/45 Planning Board replay School Board (live) March 13 - 7 p.m. Scam Alert Bulletin Board January 2018 Cape real estate Reported by Jessica D. Simpson transfer transactions NEW OWNER LOCATION SALE PRICE USE Tax season scams lookout for the IRS imposter scam. You get DANA RICHARD P 22 TANAGER LANE $410,000 CONDOMINIUM a call from someone claiming to be from MARTIN LAURA ELIZABETH 584 SHORE ROAD $400,000 SINGLE FAMILY It’s tax season, which means that scam- STEFANIE J LEVENSON LIVING TRST; 7 CRAGMOOR $4,290,000 SINGLE FAMILY mers want your refund. When you fi le your the IRS, saying you owe a specifi c amount DULAC CURTIS R 7 ISLAND VIEW ROAD $475,000 SINGLE FAMILY JJM FAMILY TRST D/T/D 18 COTTAGE LANE $2,900,000 TWO FAMILY taxes, keep your Social Security number in taxes, and may threaten to arrest you CHIMNEY GROUP NOMINEE TRST; 4 CHIMNEY ROCK ROAD $3,500,000 SINGLE FAMILY WEATHERBIE DAVID B 2 TIDES EDGE ROAD $738,000 SINGLE FAMILY safe. Don’t put sensitive documents in your if you don’t pay immediately. Know the SONG DONALD L 6 ALGONQUIN ROAD $428,000 SINGLE FAMILY mailbox or leave them unattended in your IRS will never call and demand immedi- HEINRICH ERICA R 12 REEF ROAD $915,000 SINGLE FAMILY ZHOU TAIGE 29 GROVER ROAD $397,000 SINGLE FAMILY car. If you fi le online, use a secure site and ate payment without fi rst sending a notice 303 OCEAN HOUSE REAL ESTATE LLC; 303 OCEAN HOUSE ROAD $319,900 COMMERICIAL CASTLE NANCY 18 PHILIP ROAD $299,900 SINGLE FAMILY don’t transmit sensitive info via wifi , par- through the mail. Nor will the IRS ever ask ALKIRE JOHNATHAN W 11 MAPLE LANE $415,000 SINGLE FAMILY for credit or debit cards over the phone, or HARRISON JEFFREY JOHN 5 CLINTON ROAD $325,000 SINGLE FAMILY ticularly in a public place. Have all your tax RAY BARBARA B 226 SPURWINK AVENUE $279,000 SINGLE FAMILY documents? File early to beat the cons. threaten you with arrest. If you get a call RAY BARBARA B 232 SPURWINK AVENUE $262,000 SINGLE FAMILY MAXWELL WOODS LLC SPURWINK AVENUE $1,020,000 RESIDENTIAL like this, hang up. If you are concerned that DUNN IAN 14 CAMPION ROAD $307,520 SINGLE FAMILY IRS imposter scam 91 OLD OCEAN HOUSE ROAD LLC; 5 HEMLOCK HILL ROAD $260,000 SINGLE FAMILY you may owe taxes, call the IRS directly at HAAF BRANDI A 2 EVERGREEN CIRCLE $388,000 SINGLE FAMILY As tax fi ling season gears up, be on the 800-829-1040. POLLICK TIMOTHY M 46 BROAD COVE ROAD $619,000 SINGLE FAMILY SIEPERT MICHAEL J 2 SPOONDRIFT LANE $363,300 SINGLE FAMILY CLARK DANIELLE 32 SALT SPRAY LANE $739,000 SINGLE FAMILY CORNFIELD LLC 20 RUNNING TIDE ROAD $1,035,000 SINGLE FAMILY GENTILINI PAUL 1 RUNNING TIDE ROAD $609,000 SINGLE FAMILY BOUDREAU JEAN PAUL 999 SAWYER ROAD $595,000 SINGLE FAMILY GULLIVER BRUCE 1005 SAWYER ROAD $205,000 SINGLE FAMILY MCKENNEY PAUL J 11 HEADLAND LANE $544,715 CONDOMINIUM TRUE CLARICE A 9 HEADLAND LANE $553,211 CONDOMINIUM PALMORE JILL H 41 STONEGATE ROAD $200,000 RESIDENTIAL HOOPER CHRISTOPHER J 40 CROSS HILL ROAD $671,000 SINGLE FAMILY

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Open to ages 10 to participate, take our online survey at lanterns, jewelry, decorative pieces, and ON-GOING ADULT and up. www.thomasmemoriallibrary.org, or stop more! All materials will be provided, but PROGRAMS by the library or Town Hall to pick up a feel free to bring your own as well. No Dungeons and Dragons paper copy. We’d love to hear from you! registration necessary. For adults and Morning Book Group – New Our D&D Club meets every Thursday older teens. time! at the library from 4-7p.m. Open to ages Meets on the second Wednesday of the 11 and up. Democracy Café ADULT PROGRAMS month, 9:15-10:30 AM. For the gathering Animal Advocates Club Tuesday, 3/13 on 3/14, we’re reading Orphan Train by March 1 from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Kids 6:30-8:00 p.m. Christina Baker Kline. Writer’s Accountability Group The Thomas Memorial Library Democ- in middle school can join Felicia Maz- (WAG!) racy Café meets on the second Tuesday Evening Book Group zone from the Animal Refuge League Wednesday, 2/21 of every month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Each Meets the third Thursday of the month, of Greater Portland for a monthly meet- 10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon month, we’ll take a deep dive into what a 6:30-8:00 p.m. Book is TBD. ing of the Animal Advocates Club. This TML’s new Writer’s Accountabil- democracy is and how we can make our month, kids will be making St. Patrick’s ity Group (WAG!) meets on the third democracy better. The group will choose Knitting Group Day decorations for the shelter, and get- Wednesday of each month from 10:30 a topic to focus on each month, plus we’ll Meets every Monday at 1:00 p.m. ting to know a live animal friend from the a.m.-noon. From future writers who bring in a few guest speakers. In March, shelter. Please register in advance on the haven’t found the time to get going, to we’re delighted that Town Manager Matt FOR TEENS AND library’s website. published authors looking for inspiration Sturgis will join us to talk about democ- for their next book, we’re here to support racy at the local level. Come prepared to TWEENS you in a relaxed, library setting. All lev- Fridays (9th and 16th)-Game talk and to listen. We guarantee a good Mondays-Book Talks On! els of expertise and genres are welcome. discussion! In February, we’ll also be talking about A weekly after school group for teens Get your game on at TML after school! the ins and out of blogging, including Senior Tech Time! to chat about books they’re reading, Join us every Friday from 2:30-4:30 p.m. simple ways to set up a blog. Wednesday, 3/14 books they love, and highly anticipated to play board games, card games, and 10:30 a.m.-noon new releases. 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Fangirling challenge each other on the Wii U! The Unexpected and Awkward Senior Tech Time meets the second required. Open to ages 13 and up. Journey of Making the First February- Winter Wizard Read- Wednesday of each month from 10:30 Tuesdays- Tabletop Gaming $1M in Sales a.m.-noon. We’ll meet together as a ing Tournament: The Winter Reading Program is still Saturday, 2/24 group in the Conference Room, and then Club Meets on Tuesdays from 2:30-5 p.m.! in full swing during the month of Febru- 2:00-3:00 p.m. move upstairs to the computers to make We will have games like Dungeons and ary! Read books to earn points for your Ray Chang, owner and CEO of Motor- sure you leave with all of your questions Dragons, Pandemic, Betrayal at House on houses and win prizes from the teen li- sport Labs, joins us to tell us about be- answered. ing an unexpected entrepreneur, and his the Hill, and more! Bring some friends brarian. Each book you read earns you awkward journey in making his fi rst $1M and try one or more of these games! No an entry into the grand prize drawing, in sales. Ray promises you’ll laugh, learn, FAMILY PROGRAMS registration required. Open to ages 11 happening during the week of February and take home tips that will help and in- and up. Vacation. Winner gets a $50 Bull Moose Elusive and Endangered: The gift card! Visit the front desk or the teen spire you on your own entrepreneurial New England Cottontail Rabbit Wednesdays- Creativity Lab journey. area for more information. While you’re and Northern Bog Lemming Drop in to Creativity Lab after school there, check out our Platform 9 and 3/4 Songwriting Workshop Thursday, 3/1 any time between 2:30-4 p.m. to chal- photo op! Tuesday, 2/27 6:30-7:30 p.m. lenge your imaginations and test your 6:15-8:15 p.m. Zachary Olson is an assistant profes- skills with a diff erent set of materials Harry Potter Celebration Week! Our new 3-month songwriting work- sor of Animal Behavior in the Depart- each week! No registration is necessary. It’s been 20 years since the American shop begins in February with local song- ment of Psychology at the University of For elementary and middle school stu- publication of the beloved Harry Potter writer and performer Jud Caswell. Jud New England. He will discuss his ongo- dents. series, so we’re celebrating! Winding down the Winter Wizard Reading Tour- will begin each session with a short dis- ing research on the state endangered New Teen Beats Poetry Club England Cottontail Rabbit, as well as the nament, we will have various Harry Pot- cussion of some of the elements of song- Join our monthly poetry club just for important but rarely seen Northern Bog ter activities and programs planned for writing craft, and move on to sharing teens! We will be sharing, discussing, and Lemming, a state threatened species in the week of February Vacation, including songs. Feedback will be focused on ques- writing poetry. Our fi rst meeting will be Maine about which very little is known. a Harry Potter Escape Room (Tuesday tions or concerns raised by the songwriter, held on Wednesday, March 7 from 3-4pm This talk is part of our Maine Wildlife the 20th from 3-6p.m., 2 sessions), Live with discussion focused on issues of craft in the Poetry Room. Teens ages 13 and Lecture Series. Maine Owl presentation (Thursday 22, and technique. up are welcome. No registration required. Participants should bring a song that 6p.m.), and a Potter Party after school on Owls of Maine with Chewonki is “in process” for feedback and support, Thursdays- Crafternoons Friday, Feb 23. Thursday, 2/22, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. along with 10 copies of lyrics to share. Crafternoons is back at TML! Join Three live owls are the highlights of We’ll have a sign-up sheet when you get Kiah and Alyssa after school to create a -see LIBRARY page 16 this program, which is part of our Harry here and will have time each night to Potter Celebration Week (see the Teen share 6 or 7 songs. Come a little early if Programs below for other special events you want to make sure to get on the list! this week!) The program introduces par- The Workroom By Design, LLC The goal of the workshop is to provide ticipants to the owls native to Maine and a safe place for songwriters to grow their Custom sewing for your Home New England. Beginning with slides and ability. Songwriters of all levels and abil- sounds, participants will learn the iden- ities are welcome. Window Treatments tifying characteristics and calls of each Slipcovers Think Spring Gardens: The owl. Then, using talons, wings, and Bedding, skulls, we explore the adaptations of Cape Garden Club Presents Pillows, cushions.... “What’s New in the Garden” these silent nocturnal hunters. This pro- Tuesday, 3/6 gram ends with an intimate and detailed Contact: Pam Griggs: 207/542-9164 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. look at live owls, bringing these creatures Jim Masse of Estabrook’s Nursery in Yarmouth and Kennebunk joins us this month with a PowerPoint presentation on “What’s New in the Garden.” Coff ee and other beverages will be served at 6:00 p.m. The program starts at 6:30. The gen- eral public is welcome to attend. Altered Book Club Meets on the second Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, 3/8 Page 16 • The Cape Courier LIBRARY/NEIGHBORS Feb 21 - Mar 13, 2018 Library Special art series to be held for Book Continued from page 15______children at Thomas Memorial Library Continued from page 13______the confi dence and encouragement she FOR CHILDREN By Marta Girouard received when she won a writing com- For our complete weekly story time petition in the third grade. She initially schedule, please visit the library’s web- Marie Ahearn, a painter and resident majored in children’s writing in college site. Below are upcoming special events of Cape Elizabeth, was at an art fair but switched gears to fi lm, an industry or monthly programs. when she noticed a father and toddler son she worked in after school, and is excited standing in front of her work. to come back to writing. “The little boy had so many questions Shapiro-Hurt met her husband af- Families Discover Great Artists: and so much to say about my simple line ter a period in New York City. He was Alexander Calder drawings. They chatted about the pic- heading back to Montana and she back Saturday, March 3 from 3:00 - 4:00 tures for a long time. The conversation to New York City. They decided Maine p.m. was rich and I loved listening to it,” said Contributed photo might be a good fi t for them. They even- Families with children ages 4 and up Ahearn. Cape Elizabeth resident and painter, tually made their way to Cape Elizabeth are invited to join Kiah on the fi rst Satur- The experience stuck with Ahearn Marie Ahearn after they had their daughter, Dora. “We day of each month for an exploration of and she began to think more about how were drawn here by the town’s beauty,” great artists and their work. This month, she could create situations like that with stinctively as human beings, and in a Shapiro-Hurt said. “The beaches, the learn about the fanciful sculptures of her work. It evolved into an experimen- very immediate, and curious way. It woods, the farmland and the community Alexander Calder, and make your own tal project in collaboration with Thomas makes perfect sense to bring art to their are incredible. I miss the mountains and three-dimensional work inspired by his Memorial Library titled “The Farm.” visual level, and also to create opportu- Penobscot Bay, but this just feels like the work. No registration necessary. “The Farm” is an art show created for nities for them to interact with it,” said right place for our family.” toddlers and young children ages 2-6. Davis. “We are so excited to be able to A book-signing event for “Sylvia Rose Musical Story Hour with Jud There is no registration necessary. It will Caswell off er this opportunity, to fi nd out what and the Cherry Tree” will be held at be held at Thomas Memorial Library on South Portland Public Library on March Thursday March 8 works, and how it works. It is going to be Saturdays for the month of March from 3, and at Thomas Memorial Library on 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. as much a discovery for us as it will be 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with a special for them.” March 31. Children ages 3 - 5 can join singer/ activity at 11:00 a.m. songwriter Jud Caswell for stories, songs Ahearn is also excited about this pro- Children are invited to interact with gram and views it as an experiment from and musical games. No registration nec- the farm themed prints and sculpture. essary! which there is much to learn. “We all More Neighbors The exhibit will be set up in the commu- know how important pictures in books The Ragdoll Gift, with Karen nity room with related arts based activi- are for kids. I wonder what role pictures News... Richards Toothaker ties presented in collaboration with the can play in space on their level where children’s library staff members Rachel Saturday, March 10 they can walk right up to the artworks Penley named to Davis, Assistant Director/Youth Ser- 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. and participate in small, related activi- vices Librarian and Kiah Gardiner, Chil- Dean’s List at UNE Join author Karen Richards Toothaker ties,” she said. dren’s Programming Assistant. Nicole Penley has been named to the for a reading of her picture book about “Children are drawn to visual art in- Dean’s List at the University of New Eng- a family tradition of making ragdolls for land in Biddeford for the spring and fall grandchildren, and then make your own 2017 semesters. Penly is a Cape Elizabeth ragdoll to take home! For families with High School graduate of the Class of 2016. children ages 5 and up. No registration necessary! Crochet Club for Kids CEHS junior is a Fridays, 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. Beginning March 2 fi nalist for BSO Kids 8 and up can join Rachel on Fri- Concerto Competition day afternoons to learn to crochet and Cape Elizabeth high school junior Daph- work on increasing skills. Learn to make ne te Boekhorst is one of fi ve fi nalists in clothing, toys, home goods, and more! Maine state for the BSO Concerto Competi- All materials will be provided. Please tion. For 37 years the Bangor Symphony Or- register on the library’s website. chestra has been encouraging and recogniz- Special Series in March: ing the outstanding talents of Maine’s high school instrumentalists. The Farm: A Child’s Invitation Contributed photo to Art, with Marie Ahearn Cape resident’s play A piece of Marie Ahearn’s artwork, titled “The Farm,” which will be part of a spe- Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., with cial art series at Thomas Memorial Library in March for children. a special activity at 11:00 a.m. to be performed at Experience a child’s eye view of art, Maine Playwrights for ages 2 - 6. No registration necessary! Festival Cape Elizabeth resident Jennifer Reck is one of fi ve playwrights selected for this year’s Maine Playwrights Festival. Her play is titled “Sleeping at Campobello.” It is about historical artifacts that get borrowed and broken as the summer season at Cam- pobello draws to a close, and a docent fi nds herself in a compromising position in the Roosevelts’ bedroom. Reck’s play, along with the four other se- lected ones, will be performed at the 2018 Maine Playwrights Festival, running April 26 through May 6, 2018 at the Studio The- ater at Portland Stage (25A Forest Avenue) in Portland. CAPE DOG WALKING

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SERVICES Cape residents Munson named to celebrate 72nd Dean’s List and Cape Elizabeth Church 799-4565 wedding anniversary accepted into Navy of the Nazarene www.spfbc.com 499 Ocean House Road (Route 77) Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Nuclear Propulsion 799-3692 Awana Clubs (Grades 3-8): Tuesday, Program www.capenazarene.org 6:20 p.m. Sunday School for all ages: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Celebration: 10:45 a.m. Promised Land World Reach Center Services streamed live or on demand: 536 Cottage Road, South Portland watch.capenazarene.org 799-3152 Sunday Prayer & Intercession: 9:30 a.m. Cape Elizabeth Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. United Methodist Church Family Bible Studies: Wednesday, 7 p.m. 280 Ocean House Road Sermon recordings available to download 799-8396 www.ceumc.org Saint Alban’s Episcopal Church Chapel Service: 8 a.m. 885 Shore Road Sanctuary Service: 10 a.m. 799-4014 Child care & Sunday School: 10 a.m. www.stalbansmaine.org Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sundays: 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. Celtic Service: Sunday, 5:30 p.m. The Church of Jesus Christ Nursery: Sundays, 9:30 a.m. of Latter-day Saints Contributed photo 29 Ocean House Road Saint Bartholomew Kayne Munson, CEHS Graduate Class of Roman Catholic Church 767-5000 2014 and son of Craig and Dawn Munson of 8 Two Lights Road Sacrament Meeting: Cape Elizabeth has been named to the Fall Sunday, 9-10:10 a.m. 799-5528 www.saintbarts.com Contributed photo 2017 Dean’s List at Villanova University in Sunday School: 10:15-11 a.m. Pictured above are George and Suzanne Villanova, PA. Primary: 10:15 a.m.-noon Sunday Mass: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Nichols, who on New Years Eve celebrated Munson also completed a vigorous in- Relief Society, Priesthood: 11 a.m.-noon Monday & Tuesday Masses: 8 a.m. their 72nd wedding anniversary. The occa- terview process in , DC last fall First Congregational Church sion was celebrated with a cozy dinner with and was accepted into the Navy Nuclear The Church of the Second Chance Propulsion Program. In addition, he was Greater Portland Christian School United Church of Christ all their family around: daughter, Nancy inducted into the Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre- 1338 Broadway, South Portland 301 Cottage Road, South Portland Bagin, husband Doug and grandson Drew Health Honor Society (pictured here after 641-3253 799-3361 of Cape Elizabeth; granddaughter, Suzanne Sunday: 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. www.fccucc.org Bohlmann, husband Michael and great the ceremony). Munson, a senior and a Mid- Worship: 8:30 a.m, 10 a.m. grand twins Michael and Acadia from New shipman First Class in the Navy ROTC, is Congregation Bet Ha’am Sunday School: 10 a.m. York; son, George Nichols, wife Patricia and majoring in Biology and will get his duty 81 Westbrook St., South Portland Preschool Child Care: 10 a.m. granddaughters Adrienne and Leslie from assignment during the Spring semester. 879-0028 Pennsylvania. We wish them many more! www.bethaam.org First Congregational Church Worship: Friday, 7:30 p.m. of Scarborough Saturday, 10 a.m. 167 Black Point Road, Scarborough Capers make Dean’s Lists Family Shabbat Services: 883-2342 Rosalie Stevens, of Cape Elizabeth, has The following students have been named Second Friday, 6:30 p.m. www.fccscarborough.com been named to the Fall 2017 Dean’s List to the Dean’s List at the University of New Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. at Roger Williams University, in Bristol, Hampshire in Durham, for First Baptist Church of South Portland Sunday School & Nursery Care Rhode Island. the fall 2017 semester. 879 Sawyer St., South Portland Rachel Seekins, of Cape Elizabeth, with Diehl earns third place Dean’s List Madeleine Bowe, from Cape Elizabeth, High Honors has been named to the Dean’s List for the Colby Harvey, of Cape Elizabeth, with in William Faulkner announcements fall 2017 semester at the University of Ver- Honors Lauren Schonewolf, daughter of Paul mont, in Burlington, Vermont. Bowe is ma- Literary Competition and Paula Schonewolf of Cape Elizabeth, joring in Economics in the College of Arts Faith Buckley of Cape Elizabeth Mary Baldwin University (Staunton, has been named to the Dean’s List for the & Sciences. has named to the Fall 2017 Dean’s Virginia) senior Myra Diehl of Cape Eliz- fall 2017 semester at the College of the List at Muhlenberg College, located in abeth earned third place in the William Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. Teresa Haller, of Cape Elizabeth, has Allentown, Pennsylvania. Faulkner Literary Competition for her one- Schonewolf is a fi rst year student majoring been named to the Fall 2017 Dean’s List at -see more Neighbors News on page 18 act play “Rehearsal Report.” She had never in Psychology. Assumption College in Worcester, Massa- written a play before taking a directing class chusetts. at Mary Baldwin. Paige Riddell, CEHS class of 2015, was “I didn’t expect it to win anything, as they named to the Dean’s list with high honors at Albert Leblond ,of Cape Elizabeth, has received submissions from professional the University of Maine Farmington, for the been named to the Dean’s List for the writers and applicants from all over the fall 2017 semester. She is a Pre-Law student, fall 2017 semester at Nichols College in world, but I thought it might be a good ex- majoring in Anthropology. Dudley, Massachusetts. perience anyway,” she said. “I fi gured I had nothing to lose, and thought I would regret Alessandra L. Moulton of Cape Elizabeth, it if I didn’t give it a shot.” was named to the Dean’s List at Colby Col- “Rehearsal Report” follows a group of ac- lege in Waterville, for the fall 2017 semester. tors, their eccentric director, and their stage Moulton is the daughter of Susan Moulton of manager as they navigate the pitfalls of a Cape Elizabeth, and Andrey Cherepanov of rehearsal. They struggle with stage slaps, South Portland. stage kisses, and dropped lines as they try to put the play together in time for its open- Conner Sullivan, a 2015 graduate of CEHS ing night, which eventually leads to the and son of Dan and Joanne Sullivan, has been complete mental breakdown of the director. named to the dean’s list at Stetson University in Deland, Florida for the fall semester of the 2017-18 academic year. Page 18 • The Cape Courier NEIGHBORS Feb 21 - Mar 13, 2018 University of Maine Capers make Dean’s Balfour/Ritter engaged announces Dean’s List List at WPI Bruce and Raye Balfour joyfully an- He graduated Selinsgrove High School in The following Cape Elizabeth residents The following Cape Elizabeth resi- nounce the engagement of their daughter, 2008 and Susquehanna University in 2012. have been named to the University of Maine dents were named to the Dean’s List for Brennan Ruth to Michael Timothy Ritter. Brennan is an Operating Room Nurse. Mi- Dean’s List for the fall 2017 semester: the fall 2017 semester at Worcester Poly- Brennan graduated CEHS in 2007, Susque- chael is a Sales Rep. with Stryker. The hap- Anthony Castro, Katherine Connelly, technic Institute, in Worcester, Massa- hanna University in 2011, and Drexel Uni- py couple resides in Philadelphia, and will Christopher Grennon, Audrey Grey, Ryan chusetts: versity in 2013, from where she graduated be married July 7th at Ocean Gateway in Harvey, Kyle Kennedy, Emma Raftice, as an R.N. Michael is the son of Tim & Portland. Gwyneth Roberts, Erin Sewall, Ashley Zachary Vaughan is a member of Bridget Ritter of Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. Tinsman the class of 2019 majoring in computer science. 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