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Volume 22 Number 10 may 19, 2016

SINCE 1995—A FREE, VOLUNTEER-RUN, BIWEEKLY COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER And The Fire Destroys Car Wash at TNT Quickstop

Sheri FFaber Winner Is… Staff Writer

On Friday, May 6, rush hour traffic on the heavily traveled Rt. 25 corridor was rerouted between Bartlett Road, thethe entranceentrance roadroad intointo thethe IndustrialIndustrial Park, and Mosher Road/Rt. 237, by Beal’s Ice Cream, due to a three alarm firefire atat thethe TNTTNT QuickstopQuickstop onon LowerLower Main Street. The property housed a car wash, a convenience store and a gas station. Gorham Fire Chief Robert Lefebvre could see the flames as far away as Eastern Cemetery as he was driving to the fire. Five fire depart-- ments responded to the fire and it was extinguished by 6 p.m. PhotoPhoto courtesycourtesy ofof wgmewgme PhotoPhoto courtesycourtesy ofof HeatherHeather MoodyMoody According to Chief Levebre, a Mister Bagel owner Heather Moody, woman who was washing her car in Once the fire started, the gas pumps were shut off by employ-- pictured with employee Julie Sabasteanski thethe unitunit atat thethe farfar endend ofof thethe carcar washwash ees. The underground gas tanks are (right),(right), hashas beenbeen namednamed GBE’sGBE’s BusinessBusiness sawsaw smokesmoke onon thethe dashboarddashboard ofof herher a distance from the store and once Person of the Year. GBE members, friends, car, and in moments, the car was on turnedturned off,off, veryvery littlelittle gasgas remainsremains inin family,family, andand loyalloyal customerscustomers ofof MisterMister fire.fire. The car was turned off, but because thethe pumps.pumps. Bagel are invited to come and celebrate current cars are mostly made of plastic PhotoPhoto creditcredit LeslieLeslie DupuisDupuis The fire spread from the car wash on Thursday, May 19 from 5 – 7 p.m. at with miles of wire under the dashboard, toto thethe ceilingceiling spacespace ofof thethe conveconve-- thethe GorhamGorham House.House. ForFor moremore information,information, once a fire starts, the plastic turns back nience store which sustained con-- please visit http://gorhambusiness.org/ intointo itsits naturalnatural statestate whichwhich isis oil.oil. TheThe The store will need a new roof but siderablesiderable smokesmoke andand waterwater damage.damage. event-2187017.event-2187017. driver called the fire in and Lefebvre Lefebvre hopes the walls will be was on the scene before the first Part of the roof of the store also sound.sound. HeHe anticipatesanticipates thatthat much of engines arrived. As the car wash roof collapsed. The State Agricultural thethe equipmentequipment inin thethe storestore may be was constructed of wooden trusses, the Department determined that every-- salvageable.salvageable. firefire quicklyquickly spreadspread andand thethe roofroof cavedcaved inin thingthing inin thethe storestore hadhad toto bebe discardeddiscarded The building is insured and the Main Street within 10 minutes. due to potential contamination. owner has plans to rebuild. Construction Update Coleman Dowdle Receives National Merit Scholarship MalloOry CCamMpbellpbell arships that are For the finalists, there are three Bbailey O’O’Bbrien GHS Student Intern worth nearly $33 different scholarships that are Staff Writer million. Of the offered: National Merit $2,500 Gorham High School senior 16,000, approxi-- Scholarships; corporate-sponsored The upcoming Main Street construc-- Coleman Dowdle, son of Robert mately 15,000 Merit Scholarship awards; and col-- tiontion projectproject willwill beginbegin byby latelate JulyJuly atat and Shannon Dowdle, has became finalists lege-sponsoredlege-sponsored MeritMerit ScholarshipScholarship thethe earliestearliest andand willwill stretchstretch intointo 2017,2017, become a National Merit $2,500 and were notified awards. confirmed the Maine Department of Scholarship winner. inin FebruaryFebruary 20162016 Dowdle plans to attend Brown Transportation. “The road was originally InIn September,September, DowdleDowdle waswas thethe of that achieve-- University in the fall and major in built with concrete, and after about 100 only candidate from Gorham in ment. physics. thethe runningrunning withwith 3737 otherother schools/schools/ years, it has become a maintenance PhotoPhoto creditcredit ShannonShannon DowdleDowdle Merit scholars issue,”issue,” saidsaid BobBob BetzBetz ofof thethe MDOT.MDOT. home schools across Maine. While are selected on The MDOT plans to rubblize the exist-- he learned about his placement thethe basisbasis ofof theirtheir Gorham Sightings inging concrete,concrete, aa processprocess byby whichwhich thethe as a National Merit Finalist in late skills,skills, accomplishments,accomplishments, andand thethe concrete is broken into pieces and February, Dowdle wasn’t officially potential for success in rigorous thenthen overlaidoverlaid withwith asphalt,asphalt, inin orderorder toto able to make the announcement college studies. “I would like to recyclerecycle asas muchmuch materialmaterial asas possible.possible. thatthat hehe waswas aa winnerwinner untiluntil MayMay 1.1. thankthank PythagorasPythagoras forfor comingcoming upup Additionally, the Portland Water District “It“It isis certainlycertainly anan honorhonor toto havehave with his ever so helpful theorem,” will be replacing the water lines, which become a finalist, especially con-- saidsaid Dowdle.Dowdle. PhotoPhoto creditscredits RogerRoger MarchandMarchand sideringsidering thethe extraextra efforteffort II hadhad toto are also approximately 100 years old. National Merit Scholarship Do you know where in Gorham this photo put forth in order to transition Night construction has not yet been Corporation (NMSC) was estab-- was taken? Join our visual trivia discussion by fromfrom aa semifinalistsemifinalist toto aa finalist,”finalist,” confirmed but is still being discussed as lishedlished inin 1955.1955. TheThe missionmission enteringentering youryour bestbest guessguess onon ourour FacebookFacebook pagepage saidsaid Dowdle.Dowdle. a means to minimize traffic disruption. of National Merit Scholarship atat www.facebook.com/gorhamtimeswww.facebook.com/gorhamtimes oror emailemail There were approximately “This“This willwill bebe inconvenientinconvenient forfor aa sumsum-- Corporation is to recognize and us at [email protected]. The cupola 16,000 semifinalists nationally mer, but ultimately it will be vital to the honor the academically talented pictured in the May 5, 2016 edition is on the competing for 7,600 merit schol-- structuralstructural integrityintegrity ofof thethe road,”road,” saidsaid studentsstudents ofof thethe UnitedUnited States.States. corner of Preble and Elm streets. Town Manager David Cole. The construction will stretch for 1.25 miles from Main Street near GORHAM GYMNASTS AWE JohnsonJohnson RoadRoad throughthrough StateState Street,Street, AT MAINE STATE insidetheTimes justjust beforebefore CresseyCressey Road.Road. TheThe costcost ofof thethe projectproject hashas beenbeen updatedupdated toto anan CHAMPIONSHIPS 19 Blotter 19 Classified 4 Municipal 11 Sports Article on page 11 estimated $2.6 million. 19 Calendar 17 Community 8 School NEWS FROM AUGUSTA Policy on News from Augusta: The Gorham Times asked our three state legislators from Senate District Six, House District 129 and House District

130 to provide us with “News from Augusta.” We publish their articles on a rotating basis. The submissions are devoted to updates of legislative and ­­Bringing the News to All of Gorham administrative news, proposed and passed bills and laws, and developments and events that are of interest and have an impact to Gorham residents. PO Box 401, 77 South Street The Gorham Times reserves the right to edit the submissions and it further reserves the right to reject any submission, in its sole discretion. Gorham, Maine 04038 Phone and Fax: (207) 839-8390 [email protected] www.gorhamtimes.com The Gorham Times is a free volunteer-run Voters Will Have Final Say on R&D, community newspaper distributed every other Thursday to more than 100 pick-up sites throughout Gorham. —— Transportation Bonds News [email protected] Sports [email protected] Features [email protected] Of Interest [email protected] Rep. Andrew McLean I am hopeful that we’ll be able to we can attract and keep young people Calendar item [email protected] address this in a bipartisan way next to our aging state and promote a Advertising gorhamtimesadvertising@ Creating opportunity for Maine peo- session, because it’s clear we can’t rely more vibrant future. This bond mea- gmail.com or 839-8390 ple to succeed should always be our top on Washington to fix the problem for sure would also leverage a one-to-one School News [email protected] —— priority at the State House. That means us. But our roads and bridges can’t wait match in additional funds, doubling Subscriptions growing good jobs with strong wages so until that long-term solution is in place. the impact of the investment. That’s $18/year in Gorham; $23/year elsewhere Mainers can make ends meet and, with In the near term, this bond will provide good news for Maine workers and $13/year for college subscription hard work, get ahead. much-needed investment in a transpor- businesses competing in a global, 21st —— To move our state toward a more General Manager Sue Dunn tation system that works for Maine peo- century economy. Editor Leslie Dupuis prosperous future, I joined colleagues ple and businesses. It will also leverage As always, please feel free to con- Business Manager Stacy Sallinen on both sides of the aisle this session in nearly $1.4 million in federal and other tact me at andrew.mclean@legisla- Advertiser Coordinator Stacy Sallinen support of two bond measures that will matching funds. ture.maine.gov or call me at 939-8482 Social Media Coordinator Karen DiDonato make targeted investments in some of Design/Production Shirley Douglas The Legislature gave its approval to with your questions or concerns Police Beat Sheri Faber the most important areas of the Maine a second bond measure that would about state government. Staff Writers Jacob Adams, Kathy Corbett, economy. Voters will have the final say make targeted investments in Maine’s John Curley, Bailey O’Brien on these measures at the ballot box. growing innovation economy. It will (207) 939-8482, Features Chris Crawford As House chair of the Legislature’s go to voters for final approval on next (800) 423-2900, Photographers Amanda Landry, Stacie Leavitt, Roger Marchand, Rich Obrey repandrew.mclean@ Transportation Committee, I often year’s June ballot. Public Service Jackie Francis talk about the crucial role our infra- This bond measure will spur eco- legislature.maine.gov Sports John Curley, Martin Gagnon structure plays in Maine’s economy. nomic growth by playing to our state’s School News Andrea Morrell Chronic underfunding of our trans- strengths with $50 million of invest- Webmaster Judi Jones portation system has left our roads Distribution Coordinator Russ Frank ment in research and development. Of Distribution Jason Beever, Jim Boyko, Janice crumbling and our economy lag- that total, $45 million will go toward Boyko, Scott Burnheimer, Steve Caldwell, Chris ging. In fact, the Maine Development the sectors targeted for investment by Crawford, Becky Curtis, Dan Fenton, Janie Farr, Foundation recently flagged the state the Maine Technology Institute, which Around Town Russ Frank, Joe Hachey, Chris Kimball, Bob of our roads and bridges as an area in Mulkern, John Richard, David Willis include biotechnology, composites, for- Town Manager David Cole recently awarded a Interns Avery Arena, Megan Bennett, Mallory need of significant investment if we est products and agriculture, informa- 15-year service pin to Public Works Mechanic Campbell, Hannah Douglas, Elle Spurr, Lydia want our state to prosper. tion technology and precision manufac- Tim Richardson. Valentine That’s why lawmakers voted over- turing. The proposal includes an addi- Board of Directors whelmingly to send a $100 million tional $5 million for the Maine Venture Gorham Hair & Co. is now open at 13 New Bruce Hepler (President), Shannon Phinney transportation infrastructure bond Fund, a professionally managed venture Portland Rd. next to Mr. Bagel. Dowdle (Secretary), Alan Bell, Tom Biegel, Katherine Corbett, Peter Gleason, Carol Jones, measure to voters this November. In the capital fund that invests exclusively in Goodfellas Barbershop is now open at 2B Main long run, we need to find a sustainable George Sotiropoulos and Michael Wing promising Maine companies. St. behind the Gorham Growl. —— solution to the ongoing transportation These sectors, including several of Advertising and Copy Deadlines funding shortfalls. That means address- Maine’s crucial heritage industries, are The town of Gorham was recognized as the 7th Ad deadline is the Wednesday of the week prior ing a trend of declining fuel tax rev- creating the high-tech, good-paying jobs most affordable community by SmartAsset, a per- to issue date. Go to www.gorhamtimes.com enues that continue to worsen because of the future. By making thoughtful sonal finance technology company. SmartAsset’s and click on the advertising link for schedule. the gas tax isn’t currently indexed to and effective investments in support of study compared housing costs relative to income Editorial Policy fuel efficiency standards. industries that are poised for growth, data in cities across the country. The Gorham Times takes all reasonable care to prevent errors and disclaims all legal responsibility for any such errors, omissions, or typographical errors. The Gorham Times will print corrections if notified within 48 hours. 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Printing services by Alliance Press, Brunswick, ME Dear Gorham Times, Think of all the positive ben- I enjoyed reading the article efits. Great exercise. The gift of about the immigrant family from a clean environment for all those SHOP & BUY Ad Deadline Publication Democratic Republic of Congo who who walk or run on our roads. It May 25 June 2 are living in North Gorham. I loved is so much nicer when you are LOCAL all the details of how their neighbors not looking at ditches filled with are helping them adjust to having a whatever you can imagine, or don’t new home. It was very well written want to. Take a teen, or child, with with numerous interesting points. you and they will begin to under- Thank you for the interesting stories stand what it means to throw that THE TRANSFER that the Gorham Times brings to this can or cup out the window. community. Your hard work is much Imagine our town if people just STATION WILL BE appreciated! cleaned the road in front of their Carol Curran house. If you are lucky enough for ACCEPTING BRUSH that to not be a problem, maybe Dear Gorham Times, you have noticed a trashy section MAY 21, 2016 The Gorham Times could be a along South St., or maybe a corner great place to start a local move- that could use some kindness. My FROM 8:00AM ment. The idea struck me after a granddaughter actually loves to person stopped to thank me for pick up trash. It helps her feel UNTIL NOON what I was doing. This was not very positive about her town and FOR GORHAM the first time for this thumbs up herself. acknowledgement of my activity by So the next time you go for a RESIDENTS ONLY any stretch. A couple of years ago I walk, take a plastic bag or two. decided to thank a neighbor by also Every person helps and think of all AND WE WILL NOT doing what she has done for years. I those squats you’ll be doing. pick up trash in all its forms on the Thank you. ACCEPT STUMPS side of the road as I walk. Elaine Lawson

2 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | May 19, 2016 | Celebrating 20 Years as Your Community Newspaper For the Love of Books Shawn Moody Recognized as Outstanding Business Leader

Photo credit Allie Hardy The Rhythm and Movement Book Club recently celebrated their 17th anniversary. Beginning in 1999, the first book they read and discussed was “The Stone Diaries” by Carol Shields. Their most recent book was “The Space Between Us” by Thrity Umrigar. Meetings are typically held in members’ homes in Gorham but more memorable ones have been held on a boat in the middle of Sebago Lake and at camps on Peak’s Island and Sebago Lake. Seated (left to right) are Kim Ballantyne, Cherry Photo credit Dave Dostie Finck, Nancy Scott, Kathy Ward, and Carol Hardy. Standing (left to right) are Pat Osman, Jane Hahn, Anita Pettit, Nancy Taylor, Gloria Tewhey, Jeannie Flaherty, Jane Sexton, Eileen Ela, and Jan Willis. Shawn Moody, founder of Moody’s Collision Center, was joined by GMS student Emily Duncan (left) and Junior Achievement President Michelle Anderson (right) at his induction into the Ju- nior Achievement of Maine Business Hall of Fame on May 9. Moody was honored as one of the state’s most distinguished businessmen and women for his outstanding contributions to free North Gorham Writing Group enterprise and the promise of a better, stronger society. He joins an esteemed group of 78 men and women who have been inducted into the JA Maine Business Hall of Fame. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony The grand opening of the Gorham Growl took place on April 30. Town Councilor Bruce Roullard (far left) assisted owners Ed and El- len Gowen with the ribbon cutting. They were joined (front left to right) by Grace Perreault with Max, Paige Perreault with Ruby, and Judy Hawkes. Councilor Roullard said that he was “happy to see an older building in the center of Town be put to such good use.” Ed Gowen added that he was “glad to be able to Photo credit Kathy Corbett Photo credit Roger Marchand be a part of Gorham’s growth.” The North Gorham Writing Group held its 18th annual reading program on April 26. Members read selections of their prose and poetry. Participants (pictured left to right) were Skip Brushaber, Delina Eisenhauer, Chris Small, Linda Strout, John Labrecque, and Mary Snell. Warren Gilman is seated in front. For many years, the residents met at their library to study and read poetry. In 1998, several of them formed a bi-monthly writing group to focus on their own poems, essays, and stories. There are currently about ten participants, including original members Gilman and Labrecque.

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Celebrating 20 Years as Your Community Newspaper | May 19, 2016 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 3 BUSINESS PROFILE COVERING GROUND School Street Pub & Grill Plant What? Plant Something!

Jeff O’Donal Planting provides attractive habitat for wildlife, birds, and beneficial insects, In a highly contentious election and is invaluable to bees and other year, there is one campaign that can natural pollinators. You may have heard be embraced by everyone. Its slogan is the adage, “No Pollinators, No Food”. “Plant Something!” and it shouts out an Without enough plantings, pollinators encouraging message highlighting the will continue to struggle and put our many benefits of planting. food chain in jeopardy. So what happens when you plant The grassroots movement to plant something? There are more benefits something is being organized by besides the horticultural beauty and the Maine Landscape and Nursery agricultural bounty that plants reward Association (MELNA), a non-profit, pro- us with. You might be surprised by all fessional trade association with mem- the other good things to be gained by bers in all aspects of the horticultural planting something. Here are a few. industry. Planting can improve your health, They encourage you to get out both physical and mental. From digging there, get your hands dirty, and plant to planting, watering and harvesting, something. It will improve your health, Photo credit Leslie Dupuis gardening gets our heart pumping and improve our environment, and may even increase the value of your home. Owner Albert Asali (left), chef Shawn Litourneau (center) and general manager Brian Hurtubise brings us closer to nature, where we Come on. It’s simpler than you think. (right) prepare for the lunchtime crowd at the newly opened School Street Pub & Grill. can, at least temporarily, escape the frenetic pace of modern life. The results Visit your local garden center and pick of our efforts lead to a sense of content- out some seeds, or berries, herbs, some Bailey O’Brien the game. However, its pub-fare-with- ment and pleasure. trees or shrubs, climbing vines, vegeta- Staff Writer a-twist dishes are sure to catch the Planting can also help improve the ble seedlings, perennials or annuals, or attention of foodies, while its fam- environment. Besides reducing pol- some ground covers. There are so many Albert Asali and fiancée Susan ily atmosphere and accommodating lution runoff and controlling erosion, great plants to choose from that thrive Moody wear many hats: parents to menu make it a great place to bring plants remove carbon dioxide from the in Maine that you may have a hard time a blended family of five children, the kids. It seems that, like its owners, air and their roots can absorb harmful stopping. coaches in Gorham and Bonny Eagle, this restaurant also wears many hats. particulates from the soil. Happy Gardening! and now, with the opening of School To start, the gleaming bar, made Planting can boost the value of your Street Pub & Grill, successful res- of finished wood with a rustic touch, property, especially when using local taurateurs. The new sports bar and Jeff O’Donal is a seats 17 at its stools and includes professional landscape designers and family restaurant has been busy since Maine Certified four high-top tables. Behind the bar installers. In fact, research shows that a its opening on March 25, serving Nursery Professional are 16 taps for draft beer, five of home with a well-landscaped yard sells over 3,000 customers in its first week and owner of which are rotating taps of local craft more quickly than a comparable, but alone. With large television screens O’Donal’s Nursery in beer. “Right now, we are in talks with improperly landscaped property by sev- mounted to the walls and a collection Gorham with over 40 a few local breweries to get some of eral weeks, and sells for a significantly of local sports memorabilia soon to year of experience in their beers on tap. If it works out, higher price. be displayed in between, it is an ideal the plant industry. spot to grab a few drinks and watch Article Continued on Page 18 MUNICPAL Grand Jury Indictments The Grand Jury returned the follow- • Harrison Banks, 26, of Gorham, ing indictments in May: was indicted on charges of burglary, theft by unauthorized taking, and unau- thorized use of property on charges brought by Gorham PD. • Theresa Parker, 30, of Auburn, was indicted on charges of eluding an offi- cer and failing to stop for an officer on charges brought by Gorham PD. • Jacob Sawtell, 23, of Gorham, was indicted on charges of receiving stolen property (firearm) on charges brought KNOW WHOKNOW TO CALL WHO TOby Gorham CALL PD. WHEN YOUR BONDSWHEN ARE YOUR CALLED BONDS. AREVILLAGE CALLED BUILDERS. Reinvesting after your bonds are calledFull Service can General seem Contractor Reinvesting after your bonds are called can seem Repairs • Renovations • Additions overwhelming if you’re not prepared. 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4 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | May 19, 2016 | Celebrating 20 Years as Your Community Newspaper CHIEF JONES REPORTS • Police are awaiting a report from • Sgt. Ben the Medical Examiner about the cause Moreland has been of death for a 24-year-old woman on assigned to be the May 4 at her residence on Primrose Project Director Lane. The woman was not breathing for a $16,543 grant when she was found early that morn- from the Bureau of ing. Police do not suspect foul play. If Highway Safety for the Medical Examiner determines an Evidence Based Photo credit that she died of a drug overdose, a Impaired Driver Portland Press Herald follow-up investigation will be done. program. This will It can take up to six weeks to obtain include field sobriety tests and the use a toxicology report from the Medical of breathalyzers. Drivers who show a Examiner’s Office. very low alcohol intake on the breatha- • Sgt. Daniel Young has been lyzer may be impaired by drugs. With SPRING SALES! appointed to the Cumberland County probable cause (either an accident or Emergency Services Unit team. It is the consent of the driver) an officer can beneficial for a town to have someone draw blood to be tested for drugs. on this team in the event of something • Sgt. Mike Nault will be the Project occurring in Gorham as that officer Director for a $5,785 grant for Young would already be familiar with the Driver Safety. This grant focuses on edu- town. The grant provided $5500 to out- cation and enforcement with a driving fit an officer for this team. simulator and a traffic safety educator • Officer Steven Hinckley was doing programs at Gorham High School appointed to a crisis negotiating with a focus on the use of seat belts team and will receive free training. (with a seat belt convincer), as well as • Gorham’s police dog is still being distracted or impaired driving. trained and should be ready to go in early • Gorham received a Click it or fall. A police vehicle has been retrofitted Ticket grant for $4,346 for car seat and to be used for the dog and his handler. seat belt enforcement.

MAY 2, 2016 Planning Board Results The following items were discussed off Glenwood Avenue and Water St. and voted on at the May 2nd meeting: Project was discussed and postponed • Referred a plan to rezone the right pending responses to remaining issues side of Shaw’s Mill Road from subur- and finalizing revisions to the plans. ban residential manufacturing housing • John Woods’ request for approv- to roadside commercial to the boards al to construct an additional 36,500 Ordinance Committee. sq. ft. of gravel surface and two con- • Held a public hearing on a crete block retaining walls at 21 Cyr preliminary subdivision review for Drive in the Industrial zoning district Glenwater Village subdivision with 20 was discussed and moved to a future single family lots and 10 apartments consent agenda. Comprehensive Plan is Updated

Bailey O’Brien efforts to reflect the need for a trans- Staff Writer portation system from the interstate area to the Gorham bypass. Since the The Town of Gorham Planning 1993 plan was developed, the bypass Department has made revisions to an was constructed, and the Town has updated draft of the comprehensive continued to work with MDOT and plan, a document that outlines the the Turnpike Authority to continue the goals of the town for the next 10 to 15 development of this very important years. The Town last updated its com- sustainable transportation corridor. prehensive plan in 1993. The Town Council has identified this Most notably, the updated draft as the highest priority for the commu- includes plans to construct a new nity,” said Town Manager David Cole. roadway to improve travel between the A public hearing was held on May Bernard Rines Village Bypass on Route 10. The Town Council has scheduled 114 and both the Maine Turnpike and a workshop for May 31 to review Interstate 295. If implemented, this the draft of the comprehensive plan. road would help decrease traffic con- The plan can be found in its entirety gestion at the intersection of Route 114 online at www.gorham-me.org. Click and County Road. “Town Departments” on the left side- “One of the key components that bar, select “Planning Department,” needs to be integrated in the compre- and find a link to the plan under hensive plan is the town’s continuing “Items of Interest.”

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Celebrating 20 Years as Your Community Newspaper | May 19, 2016 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 5 Town Purchases Two Propane-Fueled Buses

Kathy Corbett Buses fueled by propane autogas Staff Writer are more economical to run than those powered by diesel gas. With federal rebates, Justice anticipates When students climbed aboard two a fuel savings of about $2,000 per new Gorham school buses on May 9, bus per year. Combined with sav- they might have noticed “Fueled by ings in maintenance costs, the pro- Propane” on decals next to the doors. jected savings per bus will be close For Norm Justice, the department’s to $3,650 per year. Unlike diesel facilities and buses, pro- transportation pane ones do director, those With federal rebates, Justice not need to be little green decals started before represented the anticipates a fuel savings of about drivers arrive. successful culmi- $2,000 per bus per year. These savings nation of years of are reflected study and prepa- in the 2016-17 ration. Gorham’s budget. two new Blue Bird buses, equipped Justice explained the safety ben- with ROUSH Clean Tech propane efits of autogas. The buses’ fuel autogas fuel systems, had been road tanks are twenty times more punc- tested and the new fueling station ture resistant than those on diesel licensed. “Gorham’s going green,” vehicles, and the flash point for Photo credit Kathy Corbett Justice exclaimed as he explained the propane is much higher. Because Norm Justice introduces one of Gorham’s new propane-fueled buses. benefits of propane autogas for stu- propane is 270 times more com- dents, drivers, maintenance workers, pact as a liquid than as a gas, it is taxpayers, and the environment. safe and economical to store and smoke, one of many environmental gas emissions into to the air. Ninety Justice had researched the pros transport. Buses are fueled at a benefits of propane. percent of propane is produced and cons of moving from diesel- new station near the bus lot on Perhaps the greatest benefit to domestically. powered buses to alternative fuels Huston Road that was constructed Gorham residents of moving to When asked if there was any when he made his recommenda- by Amerigas with the assistance of propane fuel is its effect on the downside to propane, Justice said tion to the School Committee for Gorham Public Works. environment. Studies show that after his extensive research he was the purchase of two new propane- Propane buses are quieter inside. propane autogas results in an not aware of any. Eventually they fueled buses last year. It was not With less vehicle noise, drivers can estimated 80% reduction in smog will need to enlarge the dispensing until December that funds became hear students. In cold weather the producing emissions compared to station as more propane buses are available from a one-time Maine heater comes on quickly contribut- vehicles using diesel fuel. These added to the fleet. Currently there State Retirement System reimburse- ing to a more pleasant ride for all. buses will put 20% less nitrogen are few public fueling stations in ment and the committee voted to Cars behind an idling school bus oxide, 60% less carbon monoxide, Maine, but most trips for student approve the purchase. will no longer contend with black and up to 18% fewer greenhouse activities will not require refueling.

6 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | May 19, 2016 | Celebrating 20 Years as Your Community Newspaper OFF THE PAGE Grill Safely

Gorham Times Staff leaks in the hoses and connections. The Grandparents' Club Expanding bubbles indicate a leak. Now that it has finally started to Follow this procedure at the start of who founded Jan Willis warm up, many of us are already enjoy- each season and every time you replace Grandparents. ing our outdoor barbecues. Gas grills, a cylinder. Warning! This column is going com told me, portable fire pits, and patio heaters Use Proper Lighting and Relighting to be personal. I have just joined ‘God gave us make outdoor spaces comfortable plac- Procedures. Follow the manufacturer’s the best club in the world. One grandchildren es to gather, but it is important that they lighting instructions. With all grill mod- does not apply to get in this to make up for are used prop- els, keep the lid club, it just happens to you. It is aging.’ ” erly. According open and don’t called The Grandparents’ Club. 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In the introduction average of $37 mil- mum, with all grill She begins the book by writing, he states, “Well, maybe not on the way damages, injuries and even deaths. lion in damages, models, keep the “Becoming a grandmother turns home from the hospital. Maybe when injuries and even lid open and wait the page. Line by line you are the baby is six weeks old, or when she deaths. The major- at least 15 minutes rewritten. You are tilted off your begins smiling. That might be a good ity of grill fires are caused by malfunc- before relighting. Turn the gas valve off old center, spun onto new turf. time to pull her into your lap, or prop tioning gas grills. Before bringing out when done grilling. There’s a faint scent of deja vu her up between you and your spouse portable appliances and firing up the For Charcoal Grills, use only lighter from when you raised your own or partner. Turning through pages, propane or charcoal grill, the following fluid designed for grilling. Never use children, but this place feels freer. you read aloud a picture book. She tips can help homeowners get the most gasoline or other flammable liquids, and Here you rediscover fun and laugh- won’t remember the words or pic- from their outdoor appliances safely. never add more lighter fluid once the ing, and reach a depth of pure tures, but an impression of being held Follow the Manufacturer’s fire has started. Thoroughly douse coals loving you have never felt before.” and read to will remain – a familiarity Instructions. Whether it is assembly, use, with water before throwing them away. She also states, “One thing I found with the experience, an emotional maintenance, cleaning, or storage, make Have a working fire extinguisher handy. out early is that most grans are reminder of pleasure, especially when your grill manufacturer’s instructions Be Present. Stay close and never leave besotted. Just when you think your it’s repeated hundreds of times.” your go-to resource for safe grilling. your grill unattended. days of falling madly in love are Denby says that “Reading fiction Position the Grill in a Safe Location. Keep Kids Safe. The grilling area long past, you look down at that carries you further into imagina- Keep your grill outdoors and at least should also be designated as a “No baby and find yourself in a rapture, tion and invention than you would five feet from the house on a level sur- Play Zone,” keeping kids and pets away going limp. Having grandchildren be capable of on your own, takes face that is clear of outdoor furniture, from the equipment. To help kids is why they say old people are hap- you into other people’s lives, and overhead trees, or other potential fire learn about gas grill safety, the Propane pier than young people.” I can often, by reflection, deeper into hazards. Never move a grill that is hot. Education & Research Council has attest to that feeling of pure love. your own.” “People read for all Check for Leaks. Use a soapy water launched the fun interactive website When I am with Will, I want to just sorts of reasons, and at all levels of solution to check connections for www.propanekids.com hold him and gaze at him if he is difficulty and art. (Only prigs read sleeping. If he is awake, I read to demanding books all the time.) A him or sing (poorly). minority, perhaps, read not only to Stahl is the grandmother of two enjoy themselves but to understand young girls. In typical reporter the world, and, ultimately, to know fashion, she interviewed dozens of how to live and die in it. That kind women and looked into “the bio- of reading is a special good.” Is pain always on chemistry of grandmothers, the his- Denby visited three high schools tory, and the economics.” Her book over a period of time to learn if brings the reader up to date with teachers could still engage young the latest in baby equipment and people in serious reading. From your mind? practices. At times she experienced “The Scarlet Letter” to the modern frustration that her daughter made day “A Long Way Gone,” Denby “When I started with Back in Motion I had been in choices different from her own, discusses the books being taught in but she acknowledged that her best the classrooms and the strategies constant pain for a year. My PT worked closely with option was to keep her opinions to being employed by good teach- herself. Stahl ends the book by say- ers. 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Celebrating 20 Years as Your Community Newspaper | May 19, 2016 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 7 SCHOOL School Notes GHS Robotics Team Finishes Village School is conducting a shoe drive their goal by dropping off any gently worn now through the end of school. Students are men’s, women’s, and children’s shoes in the trying to collect 2,500 pairs of gently worn entrance of Village School. its Successful Season at Worlds shoes to be donated to Shoes with Heart. The shoes will be refurbished and distrib- Gorham Adult Education will present their uted to third world countries where shoes seventh annual student art show and recep- Championship are a desperate need. The school plans to tion on May 20 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the purchase new shelves for the library as well Baxter Library. The students, taught by local Sam Matey engineering in their community. as make a donation to the Gorham Food artist, Maddie Lou Chaplin, will be presenting GHS member of This award automatically quali- Pantry with the money they will receive for their current work at Baxter Memorial Library. FIRST Robotics Team 172 fied Northern Force to attend the their donation. Please help students reach Artwork will be displayed through June 9. FIRST World Championship in St. FIRST (For Inspiration & Louis, MO. Recognition of Science & In the respites from gameplay, Technology) is a nonprofit pro- the Northern Force drive crew GHS Junior gram that aims to get kids inter- was constantly laboring to make ested in STEM subjects (Science, their robot more effective in every Technology, Engineering, and stage of the game. One problem Math) by hosting robotics competi- was that their robot (officially Reaches New tions for school teams. Falmouth-Gorham Robot #14, There are FIRST leagues for each or Falgor XIV, but unanimously age bracket from kindergarten referred to as “the robot”) could Heights through high school. Each year, not accurately score goals in FIRST invents a new challenge or autonomous mode. The team Mallory Campbell game, and each team has six weeks changed the robot’s code and test- GHS Student Intern in January and February to build ed its accuracy after every altera- a robot to compete in that year’s tion, enduring the robot’s deafen- Gorham High School junior competitions. ing snowblower-like engine noise. Trystan Bates added something to his This year’s high school-bracket “There are a lot of things you can’t resume recently that many of his high competition game, FIRST Stronghold, control in a competition like this,” school peers know very little about… was medieval-themed and the most said Amelia Ring, a Northern Force his aviation license. complex in the organization’s his- drive team member. “And there have Aviation was something that inter- Photo credit Pete Chaisson tory, with the robots needing to open been a few technical issues, but we’re ested Bates at a young age. In 2010, he gates, cross rough terrain, throw balls going to have fun, and bring our began his pursuit of a piloting license GHS junior Trystan Bates earned his avia- into 8-foot tall goals, and function for play, and we’ve been doing that. I’m when he enrolled in ACE Camp, which tion license at age 17. at least part of the game in autono- content with this-honestly, I just love is a unique educational, hands-on, mous mode, without a human driver. to be in FIRST right now.” nationwide program sponsored by the Bates spent six years learning In the 2016 FIRST competition At the FIRST World Championship, Federal Aviation Administration. piloting before his licensure. He season, Northern Force, Gorham Northern Force was placed in the “Luckily enough, one of the camp began as a 12-year-old but spaced his and Falmouth’s joint FIRST Robotics Hopper Division, named after U.S. counselors was a flight instructor and training over a long period of time team attended two regular season Navy Rear Admiral and comput- I asked her if it was possible to start because he would not be able to fly competitions held at Worcester, MA, ing pioneer Grace Hopper. In the taking lessons at such a young age solo until he reached the age of 16, and Lewiston, ME, performing well division qualification matches they (I was 12 at the time). She said, ‘Of and couldn’t apply for a license until enough to reach the New England placed 30th and reached the division course. As long as you can touch the District Championship at the XL elimination matches for the second pedals, you can fly.’ ” Article Continued on Page 18 Center in Hartford, CT. year in a row, an extremely respect- Team 172 came in 22nd out of 200 able showing. teams. This placement would have Overall, this was a spectacular MAY 11, 2016 put Northern Force out of contention season for Team 172; highlighting at that point, but during the champi- their spirit, grit, and tenacity. Being onship awards ceremony they won a member of a FIRST team is about School Committee Meeting the Engineering Inspiration Award, more than robots: the organization which is given to the team that has fosters communication and team Kathy Corbett next year under the Maine Department done the most to advance knowl- working skills that are invaluable in Staff Writer of Education refresh program, but that edge of and respect for science and every arena of life. the school department will not be per- Students, teachers, and parents filled mitted to purchase the old laptops. She the room at the May 11th meeting reminded everyone that the committee of the school committee. They came will meet with the Town Council for a GMS Hosts GOOGLE Expedition to protest the decision not to grant joint budget workshop on May 17 and a 2016/17 contract to a probationary that there will be a public meeting of teacher at Narragansett Elementary the Town Council on June 7, where the Pioneer Program School. budget is expected to be approved. The Before recognizing the speakers, budget referendum will go before the Terri Dawson Chairman Darryl Wright reminded voters on June 14. Gorham Schools them that there is a policy against pub- Amanda Cooper, co-chair of the eval- Technology Integrator licly using a teacher’s name in a per- uation steering committee, presented sonnel matter. He also stated that the a summary of Gorham’s professional Gorham Middle School students decision to retain teachers is made by evaluation system to be submitted to in all grades recently had the principals and the superintendent, not the State Department of Education. It opportunity to participate in the the committee. will conform to the new guidelines for Brian Penley, a member of the the state statute. Google Expeditions (currently in probationary teacher’s 4/5 team, was Superintendent Perry gave an update Beta) program. Students experi- joined by colleagues and parents in on progress made on the 2015-16 work enced 3D virtual field trips that praising the teacher’s work in the class- plan for Proficiency Based Learning. immersed them in environments, room and school community, and in This included implementation of Jump and brought abstract concepts to contending that proper procedures had Rope to track student progress in ELA life, while giving students a deep- not been followed in denying her the and Math in K-5 grades, developing er understanding of the world contract. K-12 graduation standards, and working beyond the classroom. Coach Laughn Berthiaume intro- on performance standards in additional Photo courtesy of Google/Code created by Terri Dawson duced members of the girls’ basketball grades and subject areas. Although nothing replaces tak- team, winners of the first State AA Work is being done toward sup- ing a bus for a field trip, Google GMS students were able to test the new championship. Co-captain Emily Bragg porting students to proficiency at the Expeditions provides an oppor- Google Cardboard viewers (pictured) cur- thanked Gorham fans for their support. Gorham Middle School and in develop- tunity for supplemental learning. rently in the Beta phase of the Google Expe- Superintendent Heather Perry ing a plan that provides opportunities The integration of virtual real- ditions program. Using a QR reader on your announced that seventh and eighth phone, tablet or laptop, scan the QR code to graders will receive new Apple laptops Article Continued on Page 18 Article Continued on Page 18 view a one minute video of the day.

8 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | May 19, 2016 | Celebrating 20 Years as Your Community Newspaper Gorham Garden Club Supports Great Falls Hosts Wellness Night GMS Garden

Photo credit Heather Whitaker The Gorham Garden Club is hosting a Plants, Planters & More fundraiser on June 3 from 5 – 7 p.m. Photo credit Becky Fortier and on Saturday, June 4 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. (FMI see ad on page 3) and will be donating a por- Gorham firefighter Dale Leighton, pictured with first-grader Gretchen Paul and her younger tion of the proceeds to the Gorham Middle School garden. Eleven years ago, the GMS garden was brother, Jude, participated in Great Falls School’s Wellness Night last month. started to serve students with a hands-on, interdisciplinary, service-based learning project. Through indoor and outdoor activities that are tied to the state standards, students learn about sustainabil- Chiropractic, Portland Water ity, social issues and citizenship. Whether it is taking soil samples and amending it with manure, Frank DeFrancesco District, Hannaford (Guiding composting, or troubleshooting pests organically, students are at the heart of the entire gardening Great Falls PE Teacher Stars Program & Healthy Snacks), process. They plan, implement, and care for vegetables, herbs, flowers, and berries to donate to the On April 8, Great Falls School American Heart Association and Gorham Ecumenical Food Pantry. Last year alone, 877 pounds of fresh, local produce was donated held its fifth annual Family Fun and school nurse Teresa Merrill (CPR to the pantry. Pictured with last year’s midsummer harvest are (left to right) Avery Arena, Mercy Wellness Fair. One of the highlights training), Back-In-Motion, Meg Dunn, River Dunn, Jared Foss, Mia Gallant, Tyler Williams, and Will Rossignol. of the event was an obstacle course Oliver (librarian); Betsy Beaven in the gym that included a giant (speech therapist) and Jaimie Tardif inflatable slide and rope swing. (Great Falls social worker). Gorham There were also opportunities for Fire Department firefighter Dale GMS Students Earn Spot in students and parents to participate Leighton passed out fire safety in a Jukado class, dance to Dance information and plastic fire helmets Dance Revolution and Go Noodle to families from a fire truck parked National History Competition songs and join in a yoga class. in front of the school. Wellness information was avail- Staff estimates that 500-600 stu- Avery Arena able and handed out to families dents and parents attended the GHS Student Intern in the cafeteria by Presumpscott event. All in attendance seemed to Regional Land Trust, Leading Edge have a Great (Falls) time. On April 9, Gorham Middle School students Trevor Bennet and Aiden Dever placed second at the annual Maine National History Day competi- Share Your School News at [email protected] tion held at the University of Orono Next deadline for content is May 25th. under the advisory of GMS ed tech Jeffrey Carpenter. Each year, students in grades 6 through 12 gather to present and compete with their projects on a vari- Caring. Peace of Mind. Comprehensive. ety of historical topics all relating to a common theme. This year’s theme was “Exploration, Encounter, and We invite you to come in and Exchange,” and students chose to create Photo credit Jeffrey Carpenter experience for yourselves what a performances, papers, exhibits, docu- Aiden Dever (pictured left), Trevor Bennet and mentaries, or websites. Tess Libby competed in the Maine National True Care Continuum can provide. Students work for several months History Day competition last month. to complete each project that includes Mark your calendar in-depth research using primary and egory with their presentation entitled secondary sources, critical analysis, “Tripartite Pact.” Tess Libby also com- & plan on joining and synthesis. peted in the junior paper category with us on May 27th At the competition, students met with her presentation “Alice Paul.” when Bruce Pratt, a team of judges for the interview por- “Tripartite Pact” has qualified for the Classical Pianist will tion which is taken into account, along national competition, which is held at be here at 10:00 am. with their physical presentation, when the University of Maryland in June and scoring. Bennet and Dever competed includes the top students from all over in the junior group documentary cat- the country. Call to learn more.

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Celebrating 20 Years as Your Community Newspaper | May 19, 2016 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 9 SCHOOL GMS Halls Were Alive with Art Tracy Williamson Hardy and Chris Beaven brought the GMS Music Teacher, Choral & Waynflete Middle School steel band, Steel Band Director along with all of their instruments, and taught a learn-to-play steel pan ses- Last month, Gorham Middle School sion. Cathy Geren, Erin Flett, Gemma hosted its third Visual and Performing Astor, DaraLyn McColl and Peter Arts Day. Instead of going to regular Rimkunas also ran workshops in the classes, students selected from over 20 Visual Arts. Many thanks to all the art- workshops in music, art, dance and ists who came in to work with the GMS theater to attend over the course of students. the day. In addition, a lot of the talented The entire school was immersed GMS and Gorham High School staff, in the arts. The morning was divided who have a passion for the arts, taught into four 45-minute time slots. Every workshops as well. Jason Lambert, student saw a performance by the seventh-grade teacher, ran a guitar Maine Marimba Ensemble and a per- and songwriting workshop; Meghan formance by either the Portland Ballet Rounds, sixth-grade ELA teacher, or the University of Maine a cappella hosted a theater choreography ses- singers, The Renaissance, all of which sion; and Ryan Watts, GHS guidance were sponsored by a grant from the counselor, taught students to work Gorham Education Foundation. clay into tiles. Other thanks go to Then each student chose two teachers Susie Hanley, Megan Holden, smaller hands-on workshops to attend Terri Dawson, Amanda Cooper, Sarah in any of the areas of the Visual and Collins, Tana Krohn and Matt Murray Performing Arts. In the smaller work- who all ran workshops. shops students could learn a new The grant from the Gorham instrument, a dance style, theater tech- Education Foundation also funded niques, or make a piece of art. a session by Portland drummer, Many artists from around the state Annegret Baier, who brought in many generously volunteered their time to African drums and taught the students come in and work with students. Beth how to play. The Gorham Arts Alliance Lambert, the Visual and Performing sponsored a learn-to-juggle session as Arts specialist at the Maine Department part of the theater offerings as well. of Education, joined GMS students This was a wonderful day for all of to teach a theater improvisation ses- the GMS staff and students. Everyone sion. Ashley Earl, from The Dance got to try something they might not Studio of Maine, ran a hip hop dance get a chance to experience. Hopefully workshop, along with the help of some students were inspired to pursue their of the GMS eighth graders. Michael new visual and performing arts skills Photo credit Tracy Williamson Shaughnessy, Portland artist, helped further after this opportunity to work students design and build an art instal- with such a wonderful offering of art- GMS students were recently exposed to many local artists who volunteered to teach students lation in the lobby upstairs. Duncan ists, musicians and dancers. new art they may not have tried before during the Visual and Performing Arts Day.

10 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | May 19, 2016 | Celebrating 20 Years as Your Community Newspaper SPORTS Gorham Gymnasts Awe at Maine State Championships Martin Gagnon that although there are things she Sports Editor misses because she is at the gym, what keeps her going is her passion for the They have spent hours practic- sport and her equally passionate team- ing with little fanfare. Encouraged mates. “Many people think of gymnas- by coaches, parents, teammates and tics as an individual sport, but my team fueled by their own passion, they keeps me going and I love to see them know they will have their moment if achieve their goals, too,” she explained. they perform well. Sydney Connolly Moving further South, Olivia Mann, and Olivia Mann, two young local an 11-year-old homeschooled stu- Gorham gymnasts, recently embraced dent from Gorham, is hard at work at their chance to shine at the Maine USA Dudziak’s Gymnastics in Biddeford. Gymnastics State Championships with For Mann, the practice paid off at the world-class performances. Maine State Championships where Connolly, a sixth grader at GMS, she was named State Champion for talked about her competition in the her age division at her current level. Maine State Championships where Like Connolly, Mann competed she qualified to compete as part of in the vault, uneven bars, balance the Super Seven State Team rep- beam, and floor exercises. resenting Maine at the Region VI Practicing year-round, Mann trains Championships in Massachusetts. about 18 hours a week. Practice Photo credit Kimberly Mann Photo credit Theresa Connolly Performing in the vault, uneven includes not just gymnastics but also Olivia Mann competed at the 2016 Maine Sydney Connolly qualified at the Maine bars, floor, and balance beam, formal ballet training once a week. USA Gymnastics State Championships State Championships to compete as part of Connolly said that traditionally the This year Mann competed in 10 meets in April and was named State Champion for the Super Seven State Team representing hardest of her events is the balance in Maine, RI, CT, MA and traveled to her age division, Level 5. This is her 2nd Maine at the USA Gymnastics Region VI beam. “If you think about it, it is Chicago to compete in the world’s larg- consecutive year as State Champion. Championships in Massachusetts. a little nerve-racking to get on a est women’s gymnastics competition. 4-inch wide and 4-feet high block of Mann’s mother Kimberly remembers wood and flip around.” her daughter “going around tumbling Unlike some sports, gymnastics is and doing cartwheels everywhere she year-round involving a large time com- went. She was constantly jumping and In the Zone mitment from her and also her family. dancing around the house. She took Maine Mayhem shuts out New York: The Maine Mayhem, Maine’s only all-female full con- Practicing five days a week for four ballet lessons from the age of three tact football team, made the New York Knockout look like a bunch of lightweights. Dominating hours each day during the competi- until last year, when her gymnastics the game, the Mayhem smashed their way to a 40 – 0 smack down victory over their New tive season (fall through early spring), schedule made it difficult to fit in much York rival. Five players from the team, along with the head coach, are Gorham residents. Connolly said she works to perfect her else.” It was in the spring of 2013 Another player is a former Gorham High School graduate. A roster of the team can be found routines. In the off season the focus while taking part in a tumbling class at at https://mainemayhemfootball.com/2016-roster/. shifts to learning new skills. Dudziak’s that the gymnastics coaches Gymnastics has been a part of approached Mann’s parents about Connolly’s life for many years. “I start- having her join the team program. ed gymnastics when I was three years Since then, she has quickly risen old at Maine Academy of Gymnastics in through the ranks. Westbrook. In 2nd grade I was invited Asked what she gets out of the to a team as a competitive Level 4 sport, Mann said that she loves the gymnast. From that point there was no strength and fitness aspects. She stopping me.” added that also loves the deep friend- She added that although her fam- ships with teammates and the support ily has relocated three times in the and encouragement of a team sport. past five years, gymnastics has been a Gymnasts compete both as individuals constant. Connolly tried other sports and as a team. but it is gymnastics which has stuck I asked the rising star what advice with her. “At gymnastics it’s like a she would give to any other young ath- whole different world. There are so lete who is thinking of trying gymnas- many things to learn and ways to chal- tics. She said that she would encourage lenge yourself. It is a mental and physi- other kids to try gymnastics because cal sport.” “it is such a great way to be strong and To remain so devoutly committed to fit and learn to challenge yourself to a sport often required more than the accomplish things you never thought quest for recognition. She explained you could do.” $5 per map 10+ participating restaurants

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Celebrating 20 Years as Your Community Newspaper | May 19, 2016 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 11 SPORTS Student Athletes Make Final Picks Gorham High School senior athletes have been busy making college commitments.

Photo credits Amanda Landry On April 15, Emelia Viernes, pictured with her parents Jennifer and Allan Viernes, signed a letter of intent to play field hockey at Division II Belmont Abbey College in North Carolina.

On April 28, Jesse Southard, joined by his mom Christine Southard and coach Jason Tanguay, signed a letter of intent to run cross country at Division I Seton Hall University in New Jersey.

Trenton Bassingwaithe, shown with his parents Tracey and Craig Bassingwaithe, signed a letter of intent to play soccer at Division II Assumption College in Massachusetts. Boys’ Lacrosse Team Honors Veterans

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The Gorham High Boys’ Lacrosse Team honored four military veterans at the home opening game on April 22nd. The ceremony kicked off the team's year-long “Salute to Service” cam- paign which hopes to spread appreciation for those who serve or have served. At each of the six home games, the team will recognize service veterans and active members by announc- ing their name and service information prior to the playing of the national anthem.

12 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | May 19, 2016 | Celebrating 20 Years as Your Community Newspaper Gorham Turns Out for Start of Youth Baseball and Softball Season

Photo credit Amanda Landry Members of the Gorham youth baseball and softball teams were all on hand for the opening ceremonies. Day Camp 2016 Al Garcia used in several years. “We hope to con- GYBSA Board Member tinue to work on that field and return it to its former glory,” Mollison added. The 2016 Gorham youth baseball Kenneth Tuttle, a former GYBSA and softball season kicked off on April and Gorham High School baseball and FUN! FUN! FUN! 30 with the GYBSA annual opening golf standout, was the keynote speaker ceremonies and parade of teams. Three this year. Tuttle, a 2015 GHS graduate, We’ll learn from the Bible, enjoy hundred family and friends joined near- was stricken with cancer last summer, ly 200 ball players at historic Robie Park just weeks before he was to leave for games, crafts, music, skits and so before a full slate of games on a beauti- college. Tuttle reminded parents how ful early spring day. Music, food, an ice important it is to cherish every moment much more! Don’t miss it! cream truck, raffles and a festive atmo- with your kids, not to take anything for sphere highlighted the mid-day event at granted because it could all change in a the ball field. minute. Tuttle also spoke to the kids. AGES 5-12 “Planning for today and the season is “You are playing with friends that a year-round event and the community you will have for a lifetime. Some of of Gorham, including our newly formed my best times were right here on this GYBSA booster club, has worked hard field. Someday down the road when WHERE: preparing for the season and we are you are adults, you will remember ready to go,” said GYBSA President these times with your friends. Make Cressey Mollison. the most out of it.” Galilee Baptist Church The Gorham Cal Ripken baseball and “Gorham is a great community and Babe Ruth programs are for kids age I enjoy watching my sons, and all the 317 Main St. 9 to 12. The Gorham leagues have 12 kids, learn and improve. It’s always baseball teams and 8 softball teams this fun and festive and a great way to Gorham, ME 04038 season. The season runs through the start our season,” Gorham parent Lisa middle of June followed by playoffs Sjostedt said. and then regional and district all-star One of the highlights of the competitions. annual event was the presentation DATES: The GYBSA, in its second year as of the U9 Cal Ripken state cham- a stand-alone organization, plans on pionship trophy and state champi- investing in the program and ball fields onship banner presented to Head July 18th – 22nd the kids play on. New dugouts at Little Coach Travis Whitehead and his Falls are in the works as well as major team. “We have some great coaches updates at the Conrad Knight Memorial and some great young ball play- Field at the former White Rock School. ers in this town,” Whitehead said. TIME: GYBSA won a field improvement con- Whitehead has coached the past test last season from the Portland Sea two U9 state championship teams. 9am – 3pm Dogs and U.S. Cellular. Those were the The 2015 state championship first steps to making major improve- team made it to the regional semi- ments in that field which hadn’t been finals last year in Connecticut. Clip and send this ticket to Galilee Baptist Church, 317 Main St., Gorham, ME 04038 Include your congratulations ad in the or call (207) 839-6985 to pre-register for fun and adventure! June 20 Graduation Issue of the Congratulate Your Senior 2016 Graduate Name: Gorham Times. Ad deadline is June 12. in the Graduation Issue Address: Apt.: Include your congratulatory ad in the City: State: Zip: June 16 Graduation Issue of the Phone: Gorham Times. Ad deadline is June 8. Parent or Guardian: $25 for a 1 column by 3 inch ad with photo $15 for a 1 column by 2 inch ad Home Church: Different sizes available on request. Prepayment is required. Birthdate: Age: Grade in Fall: Cash, checks and credit cards accepted. Registration Deadline Call or email the Gorham Times at [email protected] or 839-8390 is July 9th

Celebrating 20 Years as Your Community Newspaper | May 19, 2016 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 13 SPORTS Race Walking: An Unknown Local Hooks Robie Field Sport with a Fascinating History Big One Treated To A

Martin Gagnon In 1880, England’s Amateur Sports Editor Athletics Association took the sport Makeover back from the gamblers and devel- Martin Gagnon When the Gorham Times asked the oped official rules. Race walkers Sports Editor GHS track coach to comment on his organized the first English amateur team for the upcoming season, sev- walking championship in 1866, It seems that sometimes an athletic eral of his athletes were listed as race which was won by John Chambers, field even gets a Kim Kardashian-like walkers. I thought what in the blazes and judged by the “fair heel and toe” makeover. Since 2015, Robie Field has is a race walker and what is a walker rule. Race walking saw its Olympic undergone a series of rather extensive doing on the track team? It seems debut in 1904 as part of the decath- improvements. With baseball and soft- race walking is far more technical and lon. However, it wasn’t until 1992 ball athletes getting geared up for the steeped in history than most of us that females were given their own season, the work at the field is coming know. What is race walking? In short, race walking Olympic event. to a close. it’s a race done at a hurried pace In Maine, Thomas Eastler was a In the fall of 2015, the infield slower than a run but faster than a major force in the development of surface was improved, bases were walk and differs from running because race walking. Eastler, trained in race realigned, the center field fence was of two limitations. Competitors must walking at Columbia University and extended toward the scoreboard, and maintain contact with the ground at current CEO of the North American the dugouts were cleaned and painted. all times and the leading leg must be Race walk Institute, proposed to Work continued in the winter of 2016, straightened as the foot makes con- the Maine Principals Association when the third base side of the Robie Field woods were cleaned up and tact with the ground. It must remain that the 1600 meter race walk event debris was removed. Not done yet, the straightened until the leg passes be introduced into the Spring out- batting cage tunnel posts were con- under the body. Judges evaluate the door high school track and field structed by the Gorham Public Works technique of race walkers and report season. After several years, the and the batting cage net was installed fouls which may lead to disqualifica- MPA did indeed add the boys and in the spring of 2016. tion. All judging is done by the eye of girls 1600 meter race walk to the According to Cindy Hazelton, the the judge and no outside technology outdoor high school track and work was done in collaboration with is used in making judging decisions. field season. To date from 1993 the Gorham Public Works, Gorham Race walking traces its roots back to until 2015, 72 Maine high school School Maintenance Department, and the 19th century. Working class British race walkers have won 212 all- the Gorham Recreation Department. and American folk loved it because American track and field awards. Photo credit Sawyer Gagnon In the coming months, the Gorham it was ripe for betting. In 1876, the One graduated Maine High School Recreation Department will be working New York Times reported on an race walker has broken two Ben Smith, of Gorham, proudly holds up his with the Gorham Lions Club to re-shin- epic Brooklyn pedestrianism battle national records and raced in two mammoth early spring season catch. Like most gle the roofs of the dugouts and storage between two guys who walked 1,000 Olympics. Clearly, race walking is fishermen, Smith would not disclose where he building at the field. Once completed, miles in 1,000 hours. a sport of champions. snagged the large catch so the secret remains Hazelton said there are no further known only to his friend the photographer. improvements scheduled.

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16 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | May 19, 2016 | Celebrating 20 Years as Your Community Newspaper COMMUNITY DEAN’S LIST Hannah Douglas, a 6th grade homeschool Gabrielle Libby (GHS ’14), Colby-Sawyer College, Graphic Design. student from Gorham, was recognized for her 82 hours of service as a Barn Hand at GRADUATIONS the Maine State Society for Protection of James Chesebrough, Bob Jones University, BS in Accounting. Animals through the Young Maine Volunteer Roll of Honor in April of this year. OF INTEREST Muhammad “Humza” Khan (GHS ’15) was nominated as the next Student Body President at the University of Southern Maine. Khan was president of his graduating class at GHS. Share Your GHS graduate and Dance Studio of Maine alumni Andrew Wojtal has recently been cast in the Broadway production of Fiddler On The Roof. Community The West Gorham Union Church, 190 Ossipee Trail, Gorham, will hold an Annual Plant & Bake Sale on Saturday, May 21, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. FMI, 839-4208. News with Us! The White Rock Grange, located at 33 Wilson Road in Gorham, will host a Yard Sale on Saturday, May 21, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Rain or Shine. FMI, 839-3946. gorhamtimes@ Upcoming Events at the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust will include a World Fish Migration Day Hike on Saturday, May 21, at 10 a.m. at the Mill Brook preserve where ale- wives migrate from the ocean up Mill Brook to Highland Lake; and on Saturday, June 4, at gmail.com the Little River Preserve in Gorham, the PRLT will offer Trout Waters of the Presumpscot River Region: An Intro to Fly Fishing will begin at 2 p.m. Free, but registration required. FMI, Courtesy of MSSPA www.prlt.org

Baxter Memorial Library has announced expanded hours beginning June 6. The library’s new hours are: Monday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tuesday - Thursday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Call me TODAY for All Your

The Gorham Sports Center located at 215 Narragansett Street in Gorham, will hold a “Cans Real Estate Needs! for a Cause Fundraiser” on Saturday, June 4, from 12 – 4 p.m. with activities including a DJ, soccer games, Omnikin balls, food and more! Cost: One can or non-perishable food item per Kelly Ellis person. (Bring as many as you would like) FMI, [email protected] (207) 671-3601 [email protected] The Gorham Garden Club will meet on May 31 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the First Parish [email protected] Church, Church St., Gorham. Betsy Golan, Herbalist/Lecturer, will present a program on Preserving the Harvest. The public is welcome. FMI, 839-3878. 50 Sewall Street, Portland, Me 04102

The Gorham Garden Club will hold a fundraiser on Friday, June 3, from 5 – 7 p.m. and on Saturday, June 4, from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Treworgy Barn & Gardens, 120 Flaggy Meadow Road, Gorham. Indulge in a leisurely, self-guided tour of the five-acre, second-generation gardens and enjoy the many special plants, perennials, planters, baked goods and books for sale. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Gorham Middle School Gardens.

The Lakes Region Senior Center, located at 40 Acorn Street in Gorham, will host an informational program about Maine Powder Mills with guest speaker, David Tanguay, on Monday, May 23, at 10 a.m. All are welcome!

The Gorham Republican Committee will host an event titled, “Islamic State in Context” with USA Retired Colonel, Bill Benson, as guest speaker. This event will take place at the Gorham Municipal Building Auditorium, 75 South Street, on Wednesday, June 1, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

ON-GOING EVENTS The Gorham Food Pantry, located at 299-B Main St. (parking lot of St. Anne’s Catholic Church), is open every Thursday morning from 9 -11 a.m. and the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 6 – 7 p.m. Free for Gorham residents in need. FMI, 222-4351 or visit www.gorhamfoodpantry.org.

The Lakes Region Senior Center, located at the Little Falls Activity Center, 40 Acorn Street in Gorham is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join them daily for coffee, tea and socializing. On-Going daily activities include Monday and Friday morning Pickle Ball at 9:30 a.m. Mahjong on Mondays. FMI, Diane 892-9529; Tuesday crafts and card games. FMI, Avis 892-0298; The Memoir Writing Group meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. FMI, David 892-5604; Thursday Table Games at 10 a.m. and Friday Art Workshop. FMI, 892-0299.

The Gorham Medical Closet located at the Municipal Center, 75 South St., is free and avail- able to Gorham residents in need of portable wheelchairs, hospital beds, shower seats, com- modes, walkers, canes and more. FMI, call 839-4579, 839-3630, 839-2484 or 839-3859.

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Celebrating 20 Years as Your Community Newspaper | May 19, 2016 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 17 School St. Pub & Grill Continued from Page 4 GHS Junior Reaches New Heights Continued from Page 8 we would be the first place to carry open by fall, just in time for football he was 17. Bates took his piloting Bates’ biggest goal is to become their beer outside of their tasting season. In a year, they would like to test at Sanford Regional Airport and a commercial pilot for an airline. room,” Asali said. In addition to remodel the downstairs to be a game received his license on April 27. His hope is to fly internationally. the wide beer selection, School St. room, possibly with some rooms for “There are three steps to the Specifically, Bates hopes to be an Pub & Grill is a full-service bar and special events. “We want to make this licensing process. First, I had to take international captain or chief pilot. carries premium liquor for mixed a destination,” Asali said. a knowledge test, which had a total “A chief pilot is a pilot who con- drinks and cocktails. “Everything has gone better than of 60 questions and I had to get trols the scheduling and basic opera- As for the menu, Asala said, “the I could have hoped,” he said of above a 70% to pass. Happily, I did. tions of pilots at major operating pub fare is not traditional. The names his restaurant’s success. A native Once you pass your knowledge test, airports,” said Bates. are familiar, but our twist is that we of Portland, Asali has family ties it was then time to schedule a prac- Bates’ journey wasn’t taken alone. make about 96 percent of everything to popular Portland restaurants, tical test with a DPE, a Designated “I would like to thank my parents from scratch in house.” Chef Shawn including Rosie’s, Ruski’s, and Practical Examiner,” said Bates. from the moon and back a mil- Litourneau oversees this process, DiMillo’s. “The thought’s always He continued, “With him, I had to lion times. If it wasn’t for them, I from brining the pickles for their been there that it would be cool do an oral test, where he basically wouldn’t have even started my train- popular House Fried Pickles and to own a pub - to have a fun place asked me questions about flying and ing. They helped get me started and making the cheese for their Fried where people could come relax I had to answer back to him, and they helped keep me going. They Mozzarella Bites to crafting home- and watch the game,” he said. From complete a practical test. The practi- were always supportive of my goals made flour tortilla chips for their finding the perfect location to hir- cal test was the actual flying part and and they never believed for one sec- School Street Nachos - and that’s just ing a talented staff, “things have just we went up, did some maneuvers ond that I would fail.” the appetizers. “We take a lot of care fallen into place,” Asali said. and came back down. Before all of Bates added, “I would also to make sure the customers are get- There is plenty of parking avail- this though, I had to have a total of like to thank my flight instructor, ting the best from us. The food is as able for customers. Beyond street 40 hours of flight time from my train- Pete Chaisson, of Portland Flight fresh and as local as we can get, and parking, there is a parking lot behind ing with my instructor.” Services. We’ve both been through the prices are low. Sue and I have a the restaurant on Cross Street. The Ten of those hours had to be solo a lot – a flight school going out of big family, and it’s expensive taking Pub also has an agreement with First time, five of them had to be cross- business, starting of new business- everyone out to dinner. We want to Parish Congregational Church to country time, (flying to a different es, and whatever else was thrown provide an affordable place to take park in their lot from 4 p.m. to 12 airport that’s at least 50 nautical our way. But he has always man- your family without sacrificing qual- a.m. on weekdays and from 12 p.m. miles away), five hours solo cross- aged to stay the cool and down-to- ity,” said Asali. to 12 a.m. on weekends. For those country time, and 10 hours of night earth instructor I’ve known since He and Moody know that their requiring handicapped parking, the flying time. we first met.” success lies in the details. “Gorham small parking lot next to The Blue is not an influx town. Business is Pig Diner is available after 6 p.m. on predicated on repeat customers. So, weekdays and all day on weekends. School Committee Report Continued from Page 8 the small things matter here,” Asali The restaurant, located at 29B said. He, Moody, and general man- School Street, is open Monday for intervention on a daily basis. The standards level. It projects greater use of ager Brian Hurtubise, regularly check through Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to department is working on a draft for the Jump Rope assessment software. up on patrons during their meals to 10 p.m. and Friday through Sunday a re-visioning document that will be The committee voted (7-0) to approve ensure customer satisfaction. from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. For more used in communicating to the public. the list presented by the superintendent The doors may have only been information about the restaurant’s Part of a three-year plan, now in draft of teachers who will move to the next open a month, but they already have menu and upcoming events, visit form, involves developing a process for step in the probationary period. They determining proficiency at performance also voted (7-0) to hire Ellen Connell for big goals for the future. They are their Facebook page at www.face- indicator levels and at the graduation high school instructional technology. building a deck to seat 40 that will be book.com/schoolstreetpubandgrill/.

Google Continued from Page 8 ity into classrooms is a brilliant tion as the teacher facilitated the way to journey to places such as journey and spoke to the content The American Museum of Natural the students were viewing as well History, The Great Barrier Reef, as what was already embedded in The White House, and The Great the Expedition. Wall of China. The trips were collections of vir- GMS students traveled to these tual reality panoramas, 360° photo exotic locations using a Google spheres, 3D images and video, Cardboard viewer. There have some include ambient sounds been more than five million with annotated details of points Cardboard viewers shipped since of interest, and even questions 2 State Street Google announced them in 2014. that make it easy to integrate into Eat-In or Call Ahead Two Google facilitators arrived the curriculum already used in A comfortable place with everything needed to travel Gorham schools. for Take-Out – tablets for teachers, Google It was a great experience to bring a family. Cardboard viewers, and phones for GMS and hopefully the for every student. Teachers select- Expeditions App become available ed an Expedition and the entire to the public soon. Fresh Dough Daily class virtually “leaped” to the loca- Fresh Salads • Calzones Pasta • Grinders • Beer & Wine Great Pizza and more!!

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VINTAGE FABRIC FOR SALE. 1950's draperies. 1930's bed spreads. Call 892-4455. Longfellow Road caller wanted his cousin Burnham Road caller reported violation HELP WANTED removed from his house. There was no of an order of protection. He said his ex- crime. Officer drove woman to her apartment wife had her sister text him saying she PROJECT FLAGGING, INC. NOW HIRING FLAGGERS! Up to $14/hour. EEO/AA in Westbrook. still needed property from the house or Employer. Call 207-283-6528 for more information. she would have the court hold him in con- Samuel’s Way caller was advised again that tempt. Officer issued a summons for viola- MOVING SALE he needed to call an attorney as his issue tion of a protection order. MOVING SALE. 75 Brookwood Dr, Gorham. Sat, May 21, 8-1 pm. Canoe, freezer, kids was civil. items, baby gear, snow blower, mower. Rain or shine. Edgefield Road caller came home at 4:30 Driver on Ossipee Trail was arrested for OUI. p.m. and all the shades were closed on the MUSIC LESSONS Longfellow Road caller wanted to apologize first floor. He didn’t believe they had shut VOICE AND PIANO lessons at my Gorham studio. BA in Music Ed. Call Paul 281-3557. for call to his house the previous week. Officer them. Doors and windows were locked [email protected]. advised he did the right thing by calling the and nothing was missing. He wanted to know if police had had any other strange police. Man went back to his welding and SERVICES grinding his teeth. reports like this that day. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING. Specializing in older homes. Low rates, quality work. Suspicious persons on Farrington Road were Suspicious person on Sebago Lake Road Free estimates. Call Dave Hall, 929-4469. Recommended by Jan and Paul Willis. three people shooting a .22. They were doing at Kemp Road was doing some sort of so safely. Officer advised them to seek permis- GPS Geo tracking next to the graveyard. LITERACY TUTORING for K-8. Certified Literacy Specialist with Orton-Gillingham sion before shooting in the future. His vehicle was parked halfway in the dyslexia training. Meet your spring benchmarks! Call Sarah 207-200-5664 or email opposing travel lane. He moved on. [email protected], www.magicmomentstutoring.com Driver on Main St. was arrested for OUI after police received a call about someone Driver on Gray Road was charged with OUI. YARD SALE driving erratically. Following a traffic stop on Main St. and NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE. Saturday, May 21, 8-1 pm. Quincy Drive, Gorham. Ossipee Trail caller reported a suspicious New Portland Road, man was issued a person and a possibly burglary or unlawful criminal summons for receiving stolen entry. It was snowing but there were no foot- property and displaying a fictitious inspec- CALENDAR tion sticker. He was also issued a sum- prints. Caller will try to get a friend to stay THURSDAY, MAY 19 over and will call if she sees vehicle again. mons for no inspection. • Baby and Me: for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers. 9:30 a.m., Baxter Memorial Suspicious person parked on Gambo Road Following a traffic accident on Beatrice Library. with lights off told officer he was picking Drive, man was charged with OUI. • Toddler Time: children 18-36 months. 10 a.m., Baxter Memorial Library. up a friend but didn’t know friend’s last Woman was issued a summons for shop- MONDAY, MAY 23 name. He left about two minutes later with lifting at a Main St. business. a passenger. • Gorham Republican Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m. All registered Republicans are wel- There were many reports of vehicles slid- come. FMI, call 415-2673. Officer on his way to Lower Main Street ing off the road during winter storms. In for a disabled vehicle, got a report of two one instance, the officer shoveled under- TUESDAY, MAY 24 people fighting. One of them was arrested neath a vehicle and had driver back slowly • Preschool Story Time: Language enrichment program for children age 3-5 years old. Stories, for OUI. down the hill. Plow came and cleared a rhymes, songs, music and creative movement activities, crafts and more. 9:30 a.m., Baxter Officer investigated 911 hang-up call. Youth section and officer drove vehicle over the Memorial Library. was messing with a cell phone his mother did hill. Woman wanted to be driven home to not know he had. He was warned for misuse Lover’s Lane and a second officer followed WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 of 911 as he had called 911 about 13 times. them to the woman’s residence and drove • Story Time, birth – 3 yrs., 10 – 10:30 a.m., North Gorham Public Library. the first officer back to his vehicle. Woman • Town of Gorham Senior Lunch Program, St. Anne’s Church, Gorham. Opens at 11 a.m. South St. woman reported her vehicle was grateful. Lunch served promptly at 12 p.m. $4. FMI, 839-4857. missing. Had given a man permission to Caller gassing up at Main St. Mobil Station use it but 48 hours had gone by and they THURSDAY, MAY 26 found a man’s wallet. Man came to Police wanted it back. Police could not help as • Baby and Me: for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers. 9:30 a.m., Baxter Memorial Department to retrieve it. Nothing was vehicle had not been stolen. Library. missing. • Toddler Time: children 18-36 months. 10 a.m., Baxter Memorial Library.

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