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Volume 21 Number 17 September 10, 2015

SINCE 1995—A FREE, VOLUNTEER-RUN, BIWEEKLY COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Sebago Brewing It’s No Bull, Nicely’s Has Closed Co. Submits Plans for Mosher’s Corner

Sheri Faber Staff Writer

In 1998, when there were few local breweries, Sebago Brewing Company opened a brewpub near the Maine Mall. Later they opened three more locations in Portland, Photo courtesy of Brenda Nicely Kennebunk, and Gorham. Sebago Brewing is now looking at purchas- After many years in business in Gorham and Portland, Nicely’s Market has closed permanently. Owner Brenda Nicely has yet to detdetermineermine ing property at the intersection of what will happen with the bull that stood on the roof for many years. Mosher Road (Route 237) and lower Main Street (Route 25) across from Mallory CaMmpbell had morphed into a small food store family to us,” says Brenda. Martin’s Point Health Care and Beals GHS Student Intern with a large deli making breakfast, piz- The Nicely family decided to sell Ice Cream. zas, and hot or cold sandwiches. the building when Kyle decided he They plan to construct a 25,000 After many years of business in Brenda and Felgar Nicely opened did not want to take over the business square foot building that would serve Gorham, Nicely’s Market, located at the store May of 1985. Brenda and her when Brenda retired. The adjoining as the company’s corporate head- 397 Ossipee Trail, closed for good on son, Kyle, ran Nicely’s since Felgar’s business and credit union will remain quarters and would include a tap August 31. The store had seen three passing in 2006. Involved in the com- open, but the store will be empty. house (with a beer-centric menu), a generations of families and various munity since they opened, Nicely’s As for the bull statue on top of the tasting room, an event/function cen- changes in the community, all while sponsored a little league team for many store, Brenda is unsure what to do ter, a brewery, corporate offices, and smelling like coffee, eggs, and bacon years, along with sponsoring cars at with it. The bull was the only piece manufacturing and warehouse space. every morning, and pizza and Italian Beech Ridge. The business employed taken from the original store opened They also plan to have an ATM facility sandwiches in the afternoons. between five and nine staff members, in 1945 in Portland. at the entrance run by a local bank Nicely’s Super Market began in depending on the time of year. “I had over 20 calls a day asking so customers can do basic banking Portland as a grocery store with a “Nicely’s has always been a place what was going to happen to the bull transactions without having to drive small deli, but as time went on and where the neighbors gather, especially or if it was for sale,” said Brenda. “A into downtown Gorham. people started to cook less for them- first thing in the morning, for coffee large financial company in Boston Specifics on the plan also include selves and enjoyed dining out more, and to socialize and discuss what’s wanted it to put on their top floor…. a beer garden, with an outdoor the deli expanded and the market happening around town and in the section, as well as a high-ceiling downsized. When Nicely’s closed, it world. Many of these regulars are like Continued on Page 2 lounge, a 30 by 40 square foot func- tion room and a patio of the same size. The dining room will be 42 by 70 square feet and the dining room Town to Hire Real Estate Broker patio will be 30 by 45 square feet. The three lots, all owned by Susan Sheri Faber Preble Street, and 77 South Street, as 2. The broker must have held an Duchaine, have been merged into Staff Writer well as sixteen acres on Deering Road. active Maine real estate license for one parcel along with the adjacent The properties at 21 Main and 10 the past 10 consecutive years. house and lot at 560 Main Street. Although the town of Gorham Preble Streets had originally been 3. The broker must have sold at This property was most recently is not in the real estate busi- purchased by the town with plans to least 20 properties in Gorham during zoned for five multi use buildings ness, in recent years the town has turn them into additional parking for the last two calendar years but there are currently no plans to found itself with properties to sell. Main Street businesses. The 21 Main 4. The broker must be willing to proceed with that project. Without a realtor to promote the Street property has since been sold accept a commission no greater than Sebago Brewing is seeking sale of these properties, the town to Amato’s, which plans to raze the six percent. approval of a contract zone since has not had the resources to effec- building to create additional parking 5. The broker must be willing to the current zoning does not permit tively merchandise them. for their business. Amato’s is giv- list and actively attempt to sell all breweries. Although two sides of the Some property became town ing away the building for free, but it properties provided by the town dur- property are already roadside com- owned due to the failure of an owner must be relocated from the site. ing a two-year period. mercial, a contract zone is needed to pay property taxes. One example is The Town Council has voted to Interested brokers must submit let- for the brewery component. the former fraternity building on the approve the selection of a realtor ters of interest that will be screened According to Kai Adams, founder corner of Preble and Elm, which has who would handle the sale of town- against the selection criteria. of Sebago Brewing Company, the been totally renovated and now hous- owned properties. The criteria for Applications will then be submit- Town Council was “very positive” es NESA, a locally owned embroidery the selection of a realtor include ted to the Finance Committee that about the project. In fact, in their and silk screening business. Other the following: will recommend a broker to the Town September meeting, they referred examples where the town purchased 1. The broker must live in Gorham Council to handle any real estate sales the proposal to the Planning Board properties included 21 Main Street, 10 and pay real estate taxes in Gorham. for the town for a two-year period. as the next step in the project. Adams noted that Sebago Brewing has been looking for a new site for NEW PRESCHOOL OPEN FOR insidetheTimes several years and that there are still BUSINESS IN GORHAM a lot of steps before a final decision 15 Blotter 15 Classified 5 Municipal 8 School See Page 3 is made. 15 Calendar 13 Community 3 Profile 6 Sports NEWS FROM AUGUSTA

­­Bringing the News to All of Gorham PO Box 401, 77 South Street Minimum Wage Continues As Hot Gorham, Maine 04038 Phone and Fax: (207) 839-8390 [email protected] www.gorhamtimes.com The Gorham Times is a free volunteer-run Topic at State House community newspaper distributed every other Thursday to more than 100 pick-up sites Sen. Amy Volk cases, that would mean conforming willing to compromise, the bill died throughout Gorham. them to federal law. between the chambers. —— During the course of the last ses- Ultimately, what ended up hap- Raising the minimum wage is not an News [email protected] Sports [email protected] sion, we dealt with several bills seek- pening was the committee voted out issue that is going away anytime soon, Features [email protected] ing to make changes to Maine’s mini- as whether or not to increase it to $12 Of Interest [email protected] mum wage. 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While I believe referenda $15/year in Gorham; $20/year elsewhere $10/year for college subscription were bills to eliminate the exemption are a valuable tool, I do worry about presented to the voters as a —— on the minimum wage for tipped work- emotionally charged issues with large referendum question in 2016. General Manager Maynard Charron ers, several proposals to increase the economic impact being ultimately based Editor Karen DiDonato minimum wage, and a bill to disallow on how well a campaign is run. Business Manager Stacy Sallinen municipalities from raising the mini- It is possible that we could bring the Advertiser Coordinator Stacy Sallinen mum wage on their own. two separate reports on LD 92, “An issue back for the second session when Design/Production Shirley Douglas Following the public hearing on mul- Act To Increase the Minimum Wage the Legislature reconvenes in January. Police Beat Sheri Faber tiple minimum wage proposals, mem- to $8.00 per Hour.” One amendment However, any bill to be considered Staff Writers Jacob Adams, Roger Marchand bers of my committee and I decided to would have raised the minimum wage would have to make it through the leg- Features Chris Crawford Photographers Amanda Landry, Stacie Leavitt, use one bill as a vehicle for a change to $9.50 by 2018, and another would islative council process, as the second Rich Obrey to Maine’s minimum wage law. The have raised the minimum wage to $9 session is for bills that are deemed to Public Service Jackie Francis minimum wage can be an emotionally by 2018. However, the latter amend- be an emergency. If the minimum wage Sports Jeff Pike charged issue that raises hackles on ment would also have included several does come before the Legislature again, School News Andrea Morrell both sides of the aisle, but I had hoped changes to labor law including conform- I am hopeful we will be more successful Webmaster Judi Jones we could reach a compromise through ing the laws governing minors’ employ- at a compromise. Distribution Coordinator Russ Frank the legislative process this year. ment to federal standards. As a result, Distribution Jason Beever, Jim Boyko, Janice Ideally, I would have liked to see minors would have the opportunity to (207) 229-5091 Boyko, Scott Burnheimer, Steve Caldwell, us agree to gradually raise the mini- work more hours and work with fewer (800) 423-6900 Becky Curtis, Janie Farr, Russ Frank, Bob Mulkern, Jeff Pike, John Richard, David mum wage over a period of years restrictions in certain industries, allow- amy.volk@ Willis legislature.maine.gov but also update some of Maine’s ing them to gain a foothold in the work- Interns Avery Arena, Mallory Campbell employment and labor laws. In some ing world. I supported the amendment that Board of Directors included the changes to labor law, as it Bruce Hepler (President), Hannah Schulz Sirois (Secretary), Alan Bell, Katherine Corbett, was business friendly and would have around town Shannon Phinney Dowdle, Peter Gleason, helped young people get work, gain Carol Jones, George Sotiropoulos and Nicely's Closes Continued from Page 1 skills, and start saving money. The bill Michael Wing At press time, Sherri Benner, Shonn passed with that amendment in the obviously a symbol for ‘bullish’! They —— Moulton, and Marla Stelk have taken Senate, but unfortunately the House offered to come to Maine and pick it Advertising and Copy Deadlines out papers for the two three-year passed it with the amendment that only up.” Despite the offers on the bull, the Ad deadline is the Wednesday of the week prior terms on the Town Council; Tim raised the minimum wage. Though Nicely’s will decide what to do with it to issue date. 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2 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | September 10, 2015 | Celebrating 20 Years as Your Community Newspaper BUSINESS PROFILE FBI Reaches Agreement Watch Us Grow Preschool with Wife of Operation is Open for Business Tribute Founder Sheri Faber Richard Berne, an attorney for Staff Writer Operation Tribute, said the charity might not survive without an executive At the time of his suicide, Marc director to run the day-to-day opera- Badeau, founder of Operation Tribute, tions. If the charity disbands, Berne a non-profit that raised money to said any remaining funds would be provide holiday presents to children contributed to a similar charity. of active duty military personnel, had Of the $1.14 million raised from been under investigation for stealing 2009 to July 2014, 93 percent went hundreds of thousands of dollars from to Top Shelf Collectibles, a company Operation Tribute. A federal judge owned by the Badeaus, and was has now approved an agreement in ostensibly spent by Top Shelf to pur- which Badeau’s widow, Margherita, chase holiday gifts for children of mili- paid $41,000 to keep her house at tary families. Court records indicate 41 Dewayn’s Way in Gorham. The the Badeaus used at least $424,000

Photo credit Samantha Clark house had been purchased, in part, of the money raised by Operation with $138,000 misappropriated from Tribute for their personal expenses. Watch Us Grow Preschool owners Julie Lessard and Kara Williams Operation Tribute. Margherita, who In 1998, Badeau was chief finan- has never been charged in the case, cial officer of Cambridge Trust Co. Jackie Francis Watch Us Grow Preschool, which is also forfeited $34,000 in cash and in Massachusetts and stole approxi- Staff Writer licensed for 13 children but will cap bank accounts along with $10,00 that mately $670,000 from that company. off at 10, follows the Early Childhood remained in an Operation Tribute He was sentenced to 18 months in There is a new preschool in town. Standards and Guidelines for the State account. Operation Tribute can peti- federal prison for that crime. Watch Us Grow Preschool, located at of Maine. Parents receive a newsletter tion the federal government for the Badeau committed suicide in the Cressey Road United Methodist each month explaining the curriculum. return of this money. February of 2015. Church in Gorham, is now happily “Communication with parents is essen- accepting applications for their two- and tial,” says Williams. “We have a good three-day preschool/pre-K programs. handle on the expectations of kinder- Gorham Sightings With over 35 years of combined teach- garten, while keeping in mind that all Do you know where in Gorham this photo was ing experience, owners Julie Lessard children develop on their own time. taken? Join our visual trivia discussion by enter- and Kara Williams are eager for the folks Our job is to foster that development.” ing your best guess on our Facebook page at in Gorham and nearby communities Watch us Grow is a “print-enriched” www. facebook.com/gorhamtimes or email us to see the transformation of the newly environment teaching “handwriting Photo credit Roger Marchand at [email protected]. licensed school. without tears.” Williams says, “Fine A traditional preschool, Watch Us motor skills can’t develop until gross Grow is renting space from the church, motor skills develop, so we paint upside and is independently owned by Lessard down, on the floor, under desks and on and Williams. “It is a dream come true walls to help that along. We don’t mind to be operating our own preschool,” getting our hands dirty!” says Williams. (Both previously worked An introduction to foreign lan- at Prides Corner Nursery School.) guage will be incorporated into their Children will start their mornings program along with music and move- with free exploration in the freshly ment. Sensory Centers, which flow painted attached classrooms followed into science, math and social studies, by the traditional circle time introduc- is a preschool favorite. “We have a dif- ing calendar, weather, morning mes- ferent project curriculum for the two- sage, sight words and letters of the day. day and three-day program,” explains The children will eat healthy snacks Lessard, “and we switch out our centers in the church cafeteria and go out for throughout the year.” Lessard adds, recess in the newly constructed 30 by “More importantly, we provide a warm, 40 foot playground containing a new loving and nurturing atmosphere for play structure that has a swing set, the children to grow.” slide, sandbox, and a climber. After Join Watch Us Grow Preschool for an playing outside and riding bicycles, the open house on Wednesday, September children will return to the classroom to 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. work on thematic based projects. Once a week, they will check out age-appro- Watch Us Grow Preschool priate books in an adjacent library 81 Cressey Road room, and oftentimes incorporate the (located at the Cressey Road United Methodist church community with performance- Church) based activities. With access to over 14 Gorham, ME 04038 acres of church-owned land, nature (207) 838-4834 walks, soccer games and relay races are [email protected] or just some of the outdoor activities the [email protected] preschool will offer. www.watchusgrowpreschool.com

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Celebrating 20 Years as Your Community Newspaper | September 10, 2015 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 3 HEALTH AND WELLNESS OFF THE PAGE Healing the Turf Jan Willis Sometimes a book stays with you Dr. Joe Kerwin Let’s look at a simple way to jams, frozen dinners, power bars, many months after address such a complex societal fruit juice, processed white or you have set it down Childhood is a pivotal time to issue. Think of the human diges- wheat flour and modern soy foods. for the last time. A create a foundation for future tive system as one long tube open The effect of white bread on the special novel has the ability to transport wellbeing and longevity. As par- to the outside at the beginning and digestive system is an important the reader to another place and time where ents, this is a time we must use end. The whole length of this tube example. Once swallowed, a piece the reader becomes immersed in the wisely to give our children’s bod- inside is coated with a layer, much of white bread turns into a glue- characters and their lives that are greatly ies what is needed for a life of like a thick layer of turf on a field. like mass which feeds parasites, influenced by that particular setting. One vibrancy and health. This turf provides a natural barrier pathogenic bacteria and fungi that such novel for me is “The Orchardist” by Instead of strengthening our that protects us from toxins that can contribute to the breakdown of our Amanda Coplin. This book was published children’s health, societal norms protective turf. As it breaks down, in 2012 and was named a “Best Book of are working to degrade their bod- the connections between the cells the Year” by the Washington Post, NPR, ies. A variety of factors play a role Damage occurs when we eat foods of the turf open up and the turf and Amazon among others. in this: inactivity through TV, video becomes porous or “leaky,” allow- In her debut novel Coplin takes that have been changed into the reader to the Pacific Northwest at games, and computers; fast food ing partially digested food particles various chemical concoctions that the turn of the 20th century where a with additives and preservatives; into the bloodstream literally “poi- sugar-laden beverages; and super- solitary man named William Talmadge are packaged nicely and soning” us. When our immune sys- sized portions of non-food meals. is the orchardist. He grows apples and tem interacts with these toxic par- Illnesses and diseases that were presented to us as “food.” pears and sells them in a nearby town. ticles, it does not recognize them once unheard of in children, such Two teenage girls, Jane and Della, show and attacks them. Considering as learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, up one day and steal some of his fruit. that more than 85 percent of our obesity, diabetes, chronic fatigue, Both girls are pregnant, and we soon enter our body through the open- immune system is in our turf, this depression, autoimmune disease learn what they have escaped as well ings in the tube. Science has proven causes a multitude of autoimmune as the danger that lies ahead of them. and pain, are now the norm. These that the health of our body is direct- reactions. We then treat only the Talmadge takes them in and tries to ailments are being addressed pri- ly related to the health of this turf. symptoms of this process and protect them with the help of his friend, marily with chemicals that produce The foods we eat either strengthen never the underlying cause. We Caroline Middey, who is a midwife. As more problems leading to more the time draws near for the girls to give chemicals which lead to lifelong this barrier or damage it. need to focus on healing the turf. Damage occurs when we eat Food as nature intended birth, Talmadge repeats that he wishes challenges. This kind of chemical Caroline would come, but his friend intervention is setting our children foods that have been changed into strengthens this protective turf. various chemical concoctions that Key ingredients include vitamin A Clee thinks, “It does not matter when up for more complex problems in the woman comes. The night has made are packaged nicely and presented & D, choline, DHA (a polyunsatu- the future. So what can we do so up its mind. It’s we who are too slow, to us as “food.” This includes all rated omega-3 fatty acid essential children can have a vibrant, ener- who move in the wake of events already getic, invigorating youth leading to boxed breakfast cereals, biscuits, to brain development in young decided for us, who refuse, who are a successful future? crackers, breads, pastries, pasta, children), zinc, tryptophan and too weak or too simple, or are perhaps, cholesterol all of which are found strictly, unable to understand.” in cod liver oil, liver, butter, egg The writing is lyrical. There is yolks and meat from grass fed ani- sadness in the book due to the diffi- mals. Other foods that strengthen culty Talmadge has in communicating. are beets, asparagus, broccoli, Angelene, daughter of Jane, thinks to Brussels sprouts, cabbage, car- herself, “What she feared most were his rots, cauliflower, cucumbers, silences. The times when she felt him kale, onions, etc. All fruits includ- prepare to speak, but ultimately falter. ing avocado, and nuts, seeds and Turn away. The leagues, which his eyes beans strengthen. All natural fats revealed at times, of what he did not say.” on lamb, pork, beef and poultry It took Coplin eight years to write this and natural sea salt strengthen. novel. In an interview that first appeared in Prime Number Magazine, Coplin was If you have a child who has asked to elaborate on “the specificity of mood swings, depression, fatigue, place.” She replied that “Place is funda- 2 State Street aggressive behavior, or ADD/ADHD, mental to understanding the story they Eat-In or Call Ahead healing the turf will do more for are telling. When I say ‘place’, I mean A comfortable place them than many of the chemical the landscape but also the culture and the for Take-Out interventions that focus only on time period. The more a person knows to bring a family. symptoms. Healing the turf can about a place, the better able she is to use change the life of your child and those depths of knowledge for effect. To give them hope for a vibrant and write something meaningful, you have to Fresh Dough Daily successful future. engage with the landscape.” I know I will read her next novel as Dr. Kerwin is a chiropractor and nutritionist who has soon as it is published. I hope I do not Fresh Salads • Calzones been practicing and living in Gorham for 22 years have to wait eight years. Pasta • Grinders • Beer & Wine with his wife and three daughters. Great Pizza and more!!

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4 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | September 10, 2015 | Celebrating 20 Years as Your Community Newspaper MUNICIPAL Fall Family Field Day: CLERK'S CORNER Clerk’s Reminders New Event Between USM Jennifer Elliott • Conduct genealogy research Town Clerk • Apply for a marriage license and New Year Gorham • Get married (marriage ceremonies The Clerk’s Office is looking for new are by appointment) Gorham Times Staff “The field day is a logical extension election workers to work the November • Receive Notary Public and of USM’s annual Old Fashioned Outdoor 3 election. If you are interested, please Dedimus Justice services New Year Gorham and the University Band Concert and Parents’ Weekend, and call the Town’s Clerk’s Office. • Buy town trash bags and curbside of Southern Maine will host Gorham’s Fall we hope students and their families take Here are some activities you can do bulky item disposal tags for combus- Family Field Day Event on September 26 advantage of this opportunity to meet at the Gorham Town Clerk’s Office: tible items beginning at noon through 7:30 PM. The and enjoy some fun with Gorham folks,” event is a collaboration of efforts to combine • Register your car, truck, trailer, • Purchase cemetery lots in cemeter- commented Dean of Students Joy Pufhal. USM’s Family & Friends Weekend with motorcycle, boat, ATV, or snowmobile ies maintained by the town “Students have volunteered to help run the • Purchase hunting, fishing and dog Gorham’s Fall Family Field Day to support games and some students plan to compete licenses New Year Gorham (NYG). to win the $100 prize in the open mic con- • Pay property taxes The event will begin at noon with test. Students and their families are also • Register to vote and update your Jennifer Elliott can USM’s annual Old Fashioned Outdoor Band invited to stay and enjoy a delicious barbe- voter registration information be reached by Concert on the lawn facing Corthell Hall on cue, live music, and auction.” the Gorham campus. Immediately following • Request an absentee ballot and e-mail at jelliott@ The event will conclude with the annu- the concert, families are invited to gather at al auction to benefit New Year Gorham. vote if ballots are available gorham.me.us or by the old tennis court area on College Avenue Duane Dreger, NYG auctioneer, will also • Obtain a birth, marriage, or death cer- phone at 222-1674. where they will be treated to an afternoon of emcee the open mic contest. tificate (if the event occurred in Gorham) fun and games. “The auction is a key fundraiser “We are excited about this event for New Year Gorham and we are really for many reasons,” said Cindy Hazelton, pleased this collaboration has finally come Gorham Rec. Dept. Director. “USM pro- to be,” said Virginia Wilder Cross, New Food Mobile Wheels Into Town vides a valuable resource for Gorham and Year Gorham chair. “NYG is the biggest this is a wonderful way to continue our annual event for Gorham families. Without Diane O’Neill, President perishable and non-perishable combined commitment to build a true com- the auction’s benefit and generous business Gorham Food Pantry food items. The goal of the Food munity. The University and the Gorham support, we would not be able to offer the Mobile is to enhance access to Rec. Department have collaborated in many New Year celebration at a family-friendly Good Shepherd Food Bank nutritious food for area residents. ways, but this event focuses on how our admission. There’s no better way to support (GSFB) has announced its intent Anyone in need of food assistance families benefit.” a family event than doing so with another to partner with the Gorham is welcome to attend. Patrons are In addition to fun and games, face- family event!” Food Pantry to bring their Food asked to bring their own bags and painting and crafts, the afternoon will con- There is no charge for the USM Band tinue with live music by Girls Just Wanna Mobile to Gorham on September boxes. Food will be distributed Concert or the Fall Family Field Day activ- Have Fun, a silent and live auction, and a ities. However, there is a family-friendly 22, from 10 a.m. to noon, in the on a first-come, first-served basis premium barbecue prepared by Aramark, cost for the barbecue. To register for the Saint Anne’s Church parking lot at while supplies last. For more featuring pulled pork, chicken, and other open mic contest, call Mike Gradone at the 299 Main Street. The GSFB Food information about GSFB’s Food favorite cookout foods. Gorham Rec. Department, 222-1633. Mobile truck has refrigerated bays Mobile, visit www.gsfb.org. and is filled with many types of

Celebrating 20 Years as Your Community Newspaper | September 10, 2015 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 5 SPORTS GHS Fall Sports Captains and Coach Comments In the Zone

Compiled By Jeff Pike group as a whole does not have much Field Hockey Rugby All-American: USA Rugby se- Sports Editor experience, we have some good front run- Captains: Senior Emmy Viernes; Junior Mary lected GHS graduate Ally Day, who plays ners in Anna Slager and Meadow Fortier. Adams as a center-back for Norwich Univer- Boys’ Soccer If we can keep runners healthy and see Head Coach Becky Manson: “We are strong sity in Vermont, as one of 55 student- Captains: Seniors Cody Elliott, Jackson some of our new faces step up and strive in our passing ability and aggressiveness athletes to earn a spot on the Women’s Taylor, Gerek Brown to reach their potential, then we could but need to work on scoring multiple goals Collegiate All-Americans for the 2014-15 Head Coach Tim King: “21 players return have a successful season.” per game. We are also looking to rebuild this season. Day is heading into her senior from last season’s squad, so the team is year as we return 13 players from last year’s season at Norwich. experienced and talented with a lot of depth. Football squad but only starters. With a goal to reach Our goalkeeper, Trenton Bassingthwaite, Captains: Seniors Stephen Burns, Rob Pel- the post-season, we will focus on scoring along with midfielder Cody Elliott and forward lerin, Cvon Riiska; Sophomore Jack Niles ability and moving as a single unit.” College Tennis Jackson Fotter, are returning all-conference Head Coach Andy Hager: “We have lots of Captain: The players. We need to continue to increase our young players with varsity experience that Girls’ Soccer University of work rate, improve communication, and push are also well-conditioned. Areas that we Captains: Seniors Cady Houghton, Lizzie Sul- Southern Maine each other in practice to reach our potential. hope to improve upon include the offensive livan, Emily Bragg, Jenny Darasz women’s tennis Expectations are high—lots of speed, skill and defensive lines as well as the skill posi- Head Coach Jeanne Zarrilli: “Team chemis- team announced and toughness should pave the way for a tions and special teams. We are a young try, positive energy, experience, a competitive that senior Emily deep run in the tournament.” team with experienced senior leadership mentality and solid defense are our strengths Estes, a graduate anchored by a core of sophomores who while we are looking to improve our ability of GHS, will be Boys’ Cross Country make up half of the team.” finish off goal opportunities and increase our one of two cap- Captain: Senior Jesse Southard speed of play. We expect to be competitive tains for the 2015 Photo courtesy of the University Head Coach Jason Tanguay: “We have a Volleyball through the regular season and hope to play of Southern Maine veteran group with over half of the team be- Captains: Seniors Ciara Stillson, Anna Smith; deep into play-offs.” squad. This is ing seniors. Most of these runners have been Junior Diana Kolb the third season Emily Estes on the team since their freshmen year, so we Head Coach Nicole Rizzo: “We have a really Golf with the program have a goal of being very competitive in the strong front line that will allow us to run Captains: Not announced yet at press time for Estes who is big meets. Many of the runners put in a good some great offense and strong defense in our Head Coach Rick Altham: “This team is com- starting her senior year at USM. deal of effort this summer to log good sum- matches. We are also working towards bet- mitted to working hard every day and enjoys mer mileage, so I am excited to see this hard tering our communication on the court. This working on their games. Since we graduated An Achievement of Olympic Proportions: work pay off as the season goes on.” will help us play our game more effectively four senior starters from last year’s team who Gorham resident Gorham Times Busi- against other teams. I have an extremely were good leaders, our upperclassmen need ness Manager/Advertising Coordinator Girls’ Cross Country optimistic outlook on our season—we have to step up and become leaders. This year’s Stacy Sallinen completed the Challenge Captain: Senior Diana Albanese strong veteran leaders and young players team has a lot of underclassmen who are Maine Triathlon (Olympic distances) Head Coach Jason Tanguay: “We have ready to jump in and get everyone excited. going to need mentoring because the teams many new faces coming out for the team this Our team has been pushing our boundaries in our division are very good and a lot of our August 30 at Old Orchard Beach. She year. This is exciting, as these new runners and testing our limits to prove just how suc- matches are going to be close. We plan to fo- completed the 1.5K swim, 40K bike have joined us with not only good attitudes cessful we can be.” cus on developing our leadership skills so we ride and 10K run in just under three but also a good work ethic. Although the can reach our short- and long-term goals.” hours—2:59:27.

6 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | September 10, 2015 | Celebrating 20 Years as Your Community Newspaper SportsEtc Gorham Grads Win Softball Title!

Fifth Annual 911 Memorial 5K Run/Walk compete against teams from New Hamp- & Kids’ Fun Run: Sunday, September 13, shire, Connecticut, and Montreal. The starting at the Gorham Rec Department team will play its first season as an affili- parking lot. Fun Run starts at 8:30 a.m. fol- ate member of the Independent Women’s lowed by 5K at 9:15 a.m. For entry fees and Football League in the spring of 2016 and is to register, visit www.911memorial5k.com. conducting mini camps in Gorham for play- ers of all ages and skill levels: September 27 Maine Women’s Football Team to Hold and October 25, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Nar- Mini Camps in Gorham: The Maine ragansett School. No previous experience is Mayhem, a new women’s football team in required. For more information, email info@ Maine, is offering women the opportunity mainemayhemfootball.com or visit www. to learn and play full contact football and mainemayhemfootball.com.

Upcoming GHS Varsity Sports Events: Fall Seasons Now Underway!

Thursday, September 10 6:00 p.m. Volleyball @ Cony High School Photo credit Mike Gradon A co-ed softball team consisting of all GHS graduates won the Gorham Rec A Division Softball Friday, September 11 Championship on August 26. Playing for the team and pictured above, front row from left to 3:30 p.m. Girls’ Golf vs. Windham @ Gorham Country Club right: Leaha Keene, Morgan Scavetta, Alyssa Clark and Theresa Hendrix. Back row: Jim Gre- 3:30 p.m. Boys’ Golf vs. Windham @ Gorham Country Club atorex, Sean Grandmaison, Justin Grandmaison, Joe Wise, Jon Dahms and Mark Schmidt. 4:00 p.m. Girls’ Cross Country vs. Westbrook @ Narragansett School 4:30 p.m. Boys’ Cross Country vs. Westbrook@ Narragansett School 4:30 p.m. Field Hockey @ Scarborough High School 7:00 p.m. Football vs. Kennebunk @ GHS Special Orders Welcome (most titles available within 48 hours) Saturday, September 12 10:00 a.m. Girls’ Soccer vs. South Portland @ GHS 2:30 p.m. Boys’ Soccer @ South Portland High School

All games subject to change. For up-to-date schedules of all GHS sports Mon.–Sat 10–5 • 42 Main Street, Gorham teams, visit www.digitalsports.com [email protected] 839-BOOK(2665)

The Gorham Youth Travel Basketball Association (GYTBA) will be holding player assessments for the 2015-16 season for the Girls 5th & 6th and Boys 5th & 6th grade teams. Player assessments will occur at the Gorham Middle School as follows (please arrive ½ hour prior to listed start times for registration):

Monday September 21 6:00-7:00 pm 5th grade girls 7:30-8:30 pm 6th grade girls

Tuesday September 22 6:00-7:00 pm 5th grade boys 7:30-8:30 pm 6th grade boys

Wednesday September 23 6:00-7:00 pm 5th grade girls 7:30-8:30 pm 6th grade girls

Thursday September 24 6:00-7:00 pm 5th grade boys 7:30-8:30 pm 6th grade boys

In addition, the GYTBA is soliciting parents or other adults who may have interest in participation as a coach at the travel level. For more information on coaching opportunities, please contact: Lyle Tracy @ 839-4833 & 671-6231 (cell) and [email protected].

Celebrating 20 Years as Your Community Newspaper | September 10, 2015 | [email protected] | Gorham Times | 7 SCHOOL 3 Back to School 2 in Gorham 1 1. Children from the Gordon Farms neighbor- hood line up for the bus. - Photo credit Jason Schucker 2. Aiden Fortier, fourth grade, and Abigail Fortier, second grade, Great Falls School - Photo credit Becky Fortier 3. Stephen Graham, age 12, seventh grade , Gorham Middle School, and his sister, Marin 4 Graham, age 10, fifth grade, Great Falls School 5 - Photo credit Katie Hazel 6 4. At the neighborhood bus stop heading for Village School are, from left to right: Patrick Cyr (fifth with Mrs. Kellogg) and Jack Cyr (first with Ms. O’Neil), Addison Harjula (fourth with Ms. Donnelly), Caroline Morrell (fourth with Mr. Downing), and Zoe Coleman (fourth with Mrs. Reynolds). - Photo Credit Andrea Morrell 5. Emily Beal, third grade, Great Falls School - Photo credit Tena Beal 7 8 9 6. Chris Rumery, age five, kindergarten - Photo credit 10 Lori Rumery

7. Ambrosia Moore, age 11, sixth grade - Photo credit Chrissy Moore 8. Larissa Moore, age six, first grade, Narragansett School - Photo credit Chrissy Moore 14 9. Colby James Allie, age 7, second grade - Photo credit Cindy Adams 10. Cheyanne Osmond, age 11, sixth grade - Photo credit Christine Bragg 11 12 13 11. Rosie Nichols, age 5, kindergarten - Photo credit Carlie Nichols

12. Patrick Nichols, age 6, first grade - Photo credit Carlie Nichols 13. Getting ready to bike to their new school on the first day of sixth grade. Pictured left to right are: Dylan Morrell, Jackson Smith, Bode Coleman, Colin Albert, Lucas Castles, and Riley Griffin. - Photo credit Andrea Morrell 14. Shane Webber, age 7, second grade, Great Falls School - Photo credit Jackie Webber

8 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | September 10, 2015 | Celebrating 20 Years as Your Community Newspaper School Committee Introducing Gorham’s Approves 18 New Hires Newest Principals

Avery Arena Compiled by Andrea Morrell to the next round. Subsequently, Sawyer GHS Student Intern School News Coordinator presented to the search committee and interviewed with a parent and staff panel. For the 2015-2016 school year, Each group was supportive of her and felt The Gorham School Committee approved at a Gorham Schools welcomed two new confident having Superintendent Perry place special meeting on August 26 the hiring of 18 principals; Becky Fortier (formerly vice her name in nomination before the school new educators for the start of the 2015-16 principal at Great Falls) will continue committee. Sawyer received her Bachelor of school year. to work at Great Falls, and Cynthia Science in Childhood/Moderate Special Needs Remick will be at Narragansett. from Leslie College, her Master of Science Photo courtesy of Cynthia Remick Photo credit Mike Fortier Cynthia Remick and Becky Fortier are the Fortier, who has been working in School Counseling from the University of Cynthia Remick Becky Fortier new Narragansett and Great Falls principals in the Gorham school district since Southern Maine (USM) and a Certificate of respectfully (see separate article on right). 1999 (fourth grade teacher, math Advanced Study in Literacy Specialist from lead teacher, math coordinator, and 2012 to 2015. She has a Bachelor of USM. She previously taught grades three and Stacey Sawyer replaced Becky Fortier as vice principal), went to St. Joseph’s Art in Elementary Education from four from 1999-2012 at Village and Great the Great Falls assistant principal. A search College where she received a Bachelor the University of Maine Orono and Falls Elementary Schools and was the lead committee including Superintendent Heather of Art in Elementary Education and a Master of Art in Literary Education literacy/math teacher from 2012-2015 at Perry, principal Becky Fortier, two classroom her Master of Education. from the University of Southern Maine. Great Falls. teachers, a social worker, an instructional “I love kids and will do just about “I was specifically drawn to strategist, and an administrative assistant anything to make sure that they feel Narragansett Elementary School for Jennifer Baker is a kindergarten through fifth reviewed all of the applications for the posi- connected to their learning environ- several reasons. The mission of the grade social worker. She has a Bachelor of tion and selected Sawyer to be among a ment while having supportive adults school and the comprehensive school Art in Psychology from the University of Maine group of five candidates to interview. that truly care about them academical- plan are in direct alignment with my Following the initial interview, Sawyer was ly, physically, emotionally, and social- professional priorities and education- selected as one of two candidates to advance Continued on Page 11 ly, said Fortier. "Our staff is amazing al philosophy,” said Remick. and I will make sure that they always In addition, I found the consis- feel valued, trusted and respected as tent messaging across all Gorham they serve the most important job Schools (as evidenced by the com- Not Big Fans of the Heat there is – educating our youth.” mon Code of Conduct and the K-5 Remick is new to the Gorham Elementary Vision) an indicator of During the first few days back to school, the system, and was previously a prin- strong internal collaboration and temperatures outside were still showing signs cipal in the Portland Schools from communication.” of summer, which left Gorham High School brutally hot. School counselor Ryan Watts drove to Wal-Mart in his truck and purchased every fan in the store—a total of 40. Then, as Back to School also Means shown in the picture (from left), assistant prin- cipals Kim Slipp and Brian Jandreau, along with Ryan Watts and principal Chris Record, set out Attendance Awareness Month to complete “operation fandom.” They began by distributing fans to the second floor and then Information provided by lies play a key role in making sure stu- to a few first floor rooms and portables, all the Count ME In dents get to school safely every day and while thanking the staff for their perseverance understand why attendance is so impor- stating they were big “fans” of their work. More Count ME In is a partnership of tant for success in school and in life. fans were to be delivered as soon as possible. Photo courtesy of Gorham High School schools, youth, families, and the commu- When students miss too much nity including businesses, state agencies school, regardless of the reason, it can and community organizations working cause them to fall behind academically. together to determine how everyone can If a child is chronically absent, which School Notes all support children to learn and succeed. means missing 18 or more days over the The School Committee accepted the resignation of John Doyle who is moving to Baldwin. He One way to achieve that is ensuring course of an entire school year (just two will step down after the November election to fill his unexpired term. that every student attends school regularly. days every month), research shows that: Positive attendance is a key ingredient to children chronically absent in kindergar- Gorham High School senior Kaialee Mercado resigned her non-voting position as a student keeping kids on track academically and in ten and 1st grade are much less likely representative to the School Committee because of conflicts with her coursework. The com- engaging them in all aspects of school life. to read at grade level by the end of 3rd mittee chose not to replace her, but to continue with one student representative for the year, Showing up for school has a huge grade; by 6th grade, chronic absence is junior Avery Arena, who is also a Gorham Times intern. impact on a student’s academic success a proven early warning sign for students starting in kindergarten and continuing at risk for dropping out of school; by 9th Check out Superintendent Heather Perry’s 2015-16 Opening of Schools Letter on her latest through high school. Even as children grade good attendance can predict gradu- blog at: gorhamsuperintendent.blogspot.com. grow older and more independent, fami- ation rates as well as success in college.

GHS will hold a Senior Year 101 informational night with dinner for parents/guardians on September 16 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. How Students at Narragansett School

On September 25, GHS will host an Emmanuel College in Boston trip for 11th and 12th grade students and parents/guardians. RSVP with Mrs. Bedrosian (first come, first serve). Perceive the Code of Conduct

Cynthia Remick Courage: “Courage is when you do Volunteer Orientation Dates for 2015-16 School Year Narragansett School Principal something you don’t want to do but you do it anyway,” said Sophia DiPhilippo, grade four. Thursday, September 10 at Great Falls School – 9 a.m. The staff at Narragansett School is Honesty: “Honesty is when someone asks if you did something and you tell the Monday, September 14 at Village School – 9:15 a.m. fully committed to growing hearts, as well truth,” said Rose Hepler, grade five. Wednesday, October 21 at GMS cafeteria – 6:30 p.m. as growing minds. As such, the staff con- sistently engages students in an educational Respect: “Treat one another how you Tuesday, November 17 at GMS library – 6:30 p.m. environment that fosters a common Code of want to be treated,” said Ayress Cook, Wednesday, January 6 at GMS library – 6:30 p.m. Conduct: compassion, courage, responsibil- grade four. Tuesday, February 9 at GMS library – 6:30 p.m. ity, respect and honesty. Responsibility: “When someone gives Wednesday, March 9 at GMS library – 6:30 p.m. During the first few days of school, sev- you something, you take care of it,” said Tuesday, April 12 at GMS library – 6:30 p.m. eral Narragansett students were interviewed Ethan Sadowski, grade four. Monday, May 9 at GMS library – 6:30 p.m. in order to get a more accurate picture of All five schools within Gorham have what the Code of Conduct means to them. adopted this uniform Code of Conduct in The volunteer orientation dates listed are for those who have NOT attended an orientation Compassion: “Do not be a bully. Be an effort to reinforce a consistent set of core before. You must attend at least one before your volunteer time with Gorham Schools. a good and nice friend,” said Tyson Leslie, beliefs as children progress through the grade four. K-12 system.

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10 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | September 10, 2015 | Celebrating 20 Years as Your Community Newspaper New Gorham Teachers Continued from Page 9 at Farmington and a Master of Art in Mental University in Montreal, QC, Canada and is cur- in Literacy Education from the University Jennifer Precopio is teaching music at Health and Counseling from Leslie University. rently enrolled in the ETEP program at USM. of New England (UNE) and a Bachelor of Village. She has a Bachelor of Science in Science in Special Education, concentration Music Education from USM. Jan Bessey is teaching social studies (one Peter Downing is teaching fourth grade at in psychology from the University of Maine at year) at Gorham High School (GHS). She com- Village. He has his Bachelor of Art in Spanish Farmington (UMF). Mindy Rathbun is the instructional strate- pleted her ETEP program from the University from the University of Kentucky and is cur- gist at GMS. She has a Bachelor of Science of Maine, her master’s at the University of rently enrolled in the ETEP program at USM. Cathy Loiselle is the school nurse at GMS. in Elementary and Special Education Edinburgh in Scotland, and her bachelor’s She has her Bachelor of Art in Psychology from from Gordon College in Wenham, MA degree from Brown University. Abbey Greslick is teaching World the University of New Hampshire in Durham, and a Master of Science in Educational Languages at GHS. She completed the ETEP NH, an associate’s in nursing from UNE and Leadership from USM. Brett Brown is teaching grade six math program at USM and has a Bachelor of Art a Master of Science in Public Health from at Gorham Middle School (GMS). He has in Spanish and French from the University of Graduate School of Public Health (online). Courtney Smith is teaching grade 4/5 at a Bachelor of Art in Psychology from Maine at Orono (UMO). Narragansett. She has a Bachelor of Art in Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, PA Meghan O’Neil is teaching first grade at Village. Elementary Education and Theology from St. and an associate’s degree in horticulture Cynthia Grover is a fourth through eighth She has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Michael’s College in VT. from the Southern Maine Community College grade social worker. She has a Master of Education from Husson University in Bangor. (SMCC). He is also currently enrolled in the Social Work from Boston University and a Heidi Topchik is teaching kindergarten ETEP program at USM. Bachelor of Art in Psychology from Westfield Beth Orlando is the library/media special- at Village. She has a Master of Education State College in Westfield, MA. ist at GMS. She has a Master of Education in Curriculum Development from Western Sarah Collins is teaching Spanish at GMS. in Library Information Science from Clarion Connecticut State University and a She has a Bachelor of Art in International Jami Haynes is teaching special education University, PA and a Bachelor of Art in Bachelor of Science in Child Development Development and Anthropology from McGill at Great Falls. She has her Master of Science Elementary Education from UMO. from UMO.

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12 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | September 10, 2015 | Celebrating 20 Years as Your Community Newspaper COMMUNITY DEAN’S LIST ON-GOING EVENTS Alexandra Sturtevant, Delaware Valley University 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 to 11 a.m. and the second and fourth GRADUATIONS Wednesday of every month from 6 to 7 p.m. Free for Gorham residents in need. FMI, 222- 4351 or visit www.gorhamfoodpantry.org. Thomas Hazel, Western Governors University, Master of Science in Nursing – Education The Gorham Medical Closet located at the Municipal Center, 75 South St., is free and avail- ENGAGEMENTS able to Gorham residents in need of portable wheelchairs, hospital beds, shower seats, commodes, walkers, canes and more. FMI, call 839-4579, 839-3630 or 839-3936. Mark & Peggy Clements are excited to announce the engagement of their son Mark Clements Jr. (GHS ‘07) to his best friend Stacy Blanchard of Belmont, USM NOTES NH. The two reside in Playa Del Rey, CA. Clements An exhibition at the USM Art Gallery, 37 College Ave., Gorham, will examine the role will be assisting the Defensive Staff of the UCLA photography played in constructing the popular tourist image of Maine in the early football team after a year as Offensive Coordinator for twentieth century. “Picturing Maine: The Way Life Was?” will run from Sept. 17 through Bates College. Blanchard is a fourth grade teacher. A Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Opening reception: 5 to 7 p.m. on July 2016 wedding is planned on Peaks Island. Thursday, Sept. 17. FMI, usm.maine.edu/gallery/picturing-maine-way-life-was.

OF INTEREST Faculty Concert Series begins on Friday, Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. with contemporary music for bassoon, flute, clarinet, violin and harp at Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham campus. Neighbors Helping Neighbors-The Gorham Food $15/$10/$5. FMI, 780-5555. Pantry is in great need for personal care items like shampoo, feminine care products, diapers, den- A Musical Theatre Audition for children in the upcoming production of Joseph and the tal care products, etc. Please drop items off in the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Oct. 23-25) will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 10 cart in the foyer of the Baxter Memorial Library. a.m. to 1 p.m. at Corthell Concert Hall, Gorham campus. Please be prepared to sing 16 to 32 bars of music that you know well. Accompanist provided, please bring sheet music. The Gorham Garden Club will hold a “Pies, Plants Also, be prepared to dance or move a little. & Produce” fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 67 South Street in Tina Davis Senior Piano Recital will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. at Corthell front of the Baxter Museum. FMI, 839-3878. Concert Hall, USM Gorham campus. FMI, 780-5555. Kara Nygren presents money raised ($22.50) at her lemonade and popcorn stand this summer to a staff Do you have a community event that you would like to member at the Westbrook Animal Refuge League. share? Tell us about it by calling (207) 839-8390 or email The Baxter Memorial Library will close to the public at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16 for the Book us at [email protected]. Club Celebration starting at 6 p.m. Registration is required to attend and space is limited. To register, visit www.baxterlibrary.org or call 222-1190.

Cressey Road United Methodist Church in Gorham will hold a “Blue Service” (referring to the blue uniform worn by public safety personnel) on Sunday, Sept. 13 at 2 p.m. Aerial ladder trucks from Buxton and Windham Fire Departments will display a large American flag honoring area fire fighters, rescue personnel and law enforcement and their families for their faithful commitment, dedication and self-sacrifice. People of all faiths are encouraged to attend to show their support for these dedicated pro- fessionals and their families. FMI, 839-3111.

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Northeast Real Estate, welcomes real estate agent Sherrie Benner to their family. Benner has earned the Senior Real Estate Specialist Designation since get- ting licensed four years ago.

Goodwill Industries of Northern New England will offer a behind the scene tour of their warehouse at 34 Hutcherson Drive in Gorham on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 2 to 3 p.m. See how goods are sorted and prepared for aftermar- ket sales and recycling. FMI, [email protected] or (207) 774-6323.

LAKES REGION SENIOR CENTER EVENTS The Lakes Region Senior Center, located at the Little Falls Activity Center, 40 Acorn Street in Gorham is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Fridays starting at 10:30 a.m. Join them daily for coffee, tea and socializing. Ongoing daily activities include Mahjong on Mondays, beginners welcome. FMI, Diane 892-9529. Tuesdays include crafts, poker, cards and table games. FMI, Avis 892-0298. The Memoir Writing Group meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. FMI, David 892-5604. Thursday Bingo at 10 a.m. Want to play bocce ball? Call David, 892-5604.

All members of the Senior Center are urged to attend the Annual Membership Meeting on Monday, Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. for the election of new officers and bylaw changes. Free pizza for members will be served at 11:30 a.m.

Medicare Bingo Part II will be presented by Nancy Goddard of the Southern Maine Area on Aging on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. The subject will be Prevention. Questions about Medicare will be answered along with games of bingo. This is a free event and anyone interested may attend.

Art Workshop will begin on Friday mornings at 10:30 a.m. at the Lakes Region Senior Center. Bring in a project, exchange ideas and enjoy learning in a relaxed atmosphere. FMI, Lisette 892-8014.

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Photo credit Meredith Bradley

Fourteen children from Gorham enjoyed their second annual summer adventure at King and Bartlett, a remote fish and game club located in Eustis, Maine. For five days, kids participated in activities such as fly fishing, trolling, fire building, bow and firearm safety, and more. Children also assisted the Game Wardens from the Maine Warden Canine division in a search and rescue training exercise in the woods. Pictured are (back row) Warden Kim Bates, Matt Reno, Quentin Wise, Curan Bassingthwaite, Kyle Skolfield, Jackson Smith, Warden Kris MacCabe, Tommy Sallinen, and Hunter Pellitier; (front row) Quentin Riiska, Dawson Allen, Cole Allen, Landon Bickford, Ian Luciano, John Sutton, and Hannah Bickford. FMI regarding the King and Bartlett experience, visit kingandbartlett.com or e-mail Meredith Bradley at [email protected].

57 Main Street, Gorham Monday-Friday: 7-7 Saturday: 7-6, Sunday: 8-5

14 | Gorham Times | [email protected] | September 10, 2015 | Celebrating 20 Years as Your Community Newspaper Courtesy of the Gorham Police Department CLASSIFIEDS FARM STAND CLOVER HILL FARM STAND. 13 Rust Rd, Gorham. Open Saturdays & Sundays, 11 am-6 pm. Pickles, jams, jellies, relish, salsa, maple syrup, veggies, farm oddities. FMI 839-2406. FOR SALE 1994 Cadillac Sedan Deville. Milage 144,186. Sold as is. $2,900 or best offer. Call Backseat Drivers, Stop Complaining 415-4086 and ask for Allan. Officer located multiple vehicles with subjects complaining about other drivers MUSIC LESSONS and driving issues. Officer advised all of them to stop complaining. VOICE AND PIANO lessons at my Gorham studio. BA in Music Ed. Call Paul Two females were served with trespass know who owned it. Office was taking dog 281-3557. [email protected]. notices as they were picking from a dump- to Animal Refuge League when the owner ster on Hutcherson Drive. called about a missing dog and officer took SERVICES it home. CLEANING POSITION sought by local mother and daughter. Every other week available. Caller reported an IRS phone scam but did References available. Call Pat after 2 p.m. 839-6827. not give any info to caller. Officer checked on a vehicle on South Street. Two adults and a child were sleep- LITERACY TUTORING for K-8. Certified Literacy Specialist. Stop the summer slide! Call Two people arguing over $50 from the sale ing in the vehicle and officer let them sleep. of a fryer were advised it was a civil matter. Sarah 207-200-5664 or email [email protected], www.magicmomentstutoring.com Suspicious person on Sanford Drive was Person stopped on Main Street for no rear talking on the phone. plate light was arrested on an outstanding warrant and also charged with operating Car burglaries were reported on Union, Gray CALENDAR after suspension. and Mosher Roads. THURSDAY, SEPT. 10 • Baby and Me, ages birth-18 mos., 9:30 a.m., Baxter Memorial Library Burnham Road caller advised she had seen Caller reported a male walking down Maple • Toddler Time, ages 18-36 mos., 10 a.m., Baxter Memorial Library Drive and shining a flashlight into house a YouTube posting that upset her. Officer • Book Group Meeting, 10-11:30 a.m. Pigs Can’t Swim by Helen Peppe, Baxter Memorial Library windows. Officer did not locate the man. advised her that no crime had taken place and police could not take any action. Suspicious person parked on Bridle Path near FRIDAY, SEPT. 11 the mailboxes was just getting their mail. Officer assisted in the arrest of a wanted • Gorham/Westbrook TRIAD meeting, 9 a.m., 22 Foster Street, Westbrook. Speaker Jane Margesson from AARP: Credit versus Debit. FMI, 229-9050. fugitive from Ichabod Lane. Officer checked on man on the side of the road. Man was biking and had stopped to rest. Disturbance on Mosher Road was ex-boy- SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 friend who was jealous of his ex-girlfriend’s • Greater Gorham Farmer’s Market, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Located on Route 114, next to Baxter Ossipee Trail caller reported a dog had prior relationships. Memorial Library walked into her house and she did not • Gorham Garden Club “Pies, Plants & Produce” fundraiser, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 67 South Street in front of the Baxter Museum. FMI, 839-3878

SUNDAY, SEPT. 13 NEXT AD DEADLINE: September 16 • Cressey Road United Methodist Church “Blue Service” (referring to the blue uniform worn by public safety personnel) 2 p.m. People of all faiths are encouraged to attend. FMI, 839-3111.

MONDAY, SEPT. 14 • Annual Membership Meeting for Lakes Region Senior Center, 10 a.m., 40 Acorn St.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 15 • Pre-School Story Time, ages 3-5 years, 9:30 a.m., Baxter Memorial Library. Theme: Owls. • Gorham House Itsy Bitsy store, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Gorham House lobby. FMI, 839-5757.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16 • Town of Gorham Senior Lunch Program, St. Anne’s Church, 12-1:30 p.m. $4. FMI, 839-4857.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 17 • Baby and Me, ages birth-18 mos., 9:30 a.m., Baxter Memorial Library • Toddler Time, ages 18-36 mos., 10 a.m., Baxter Memorial Library

SATURDAY, SEPT. 19 • Greater Gorham Farmer’s Market, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Located on Route 114, next to Baxter Memorial Library.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 22 • Pre-School Story Time, ages 3-5 years, 9:30 a.m., Baxter Memorial Library. Theme: Autumn.

Visit the Stay in Touch section of WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23 www.gorham-me.org for program guides for • Medicare Bingo, Lakes Region Senior Center, 10 a.m. Questions about Medicare answered Gorham Government Education TV (Channel 2 while playing Bingo. Free! on Time Warner Cable) and Public Access (Chan- • Town of Gorham Senior Lunch Program, St. Anne’s Church, 12-1:30 p.m. $4. FMI, 839-4857. nel 3 on Time Warner Cable). Live streaming and • Early Release for grades K-12 video on demand is available. THURSDAY, SEPT. 24 • Baby and Me, ages birth-18 mos., 9:30 a.m., In May, Mainely Plumbing & Heating celebrated 29 years in Baxter Memorial Library. • Toddler Time, ages 18-36 mos., 10 a.m., business. We want to thank all our customers and friends who Baxter Memorial Library. support us and local businesses in Gorham through the years. Natural Gas Conversion Specialist Did you know...we can help you with the smallest Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St. of plumbing and heating projects, as well as complete design Cressey Road United Methodist Church, build Plumbing, Heating & HVAC systems, including Mini-Split Since Mainely Plumbing & Heat pumps by Fujitsu & Mitsubishi. Natural gas & Propane Heating replaced my oil- 81 Cressey Rd. conversion specialist. We also have Financing available on all fired boiler with a Baxi Gorham House, 50 New Portland Rd. Natural Gas Condensing Baxi Boilers installations. Greater Gorham Farmer’s Market, Boiler, I’ve saved an aver- Portland Area 854.4969 Gorham Area 839.7400 age of $5,000/year. Route 114, next to Baxter Memorial Library —Matt Mattingly, Lakes Region Senior Center, MAINELY PineCrest Bed & Breakfast Plumbing & Heating 40 Acorn St. Fully Certified, Licensed, and Insured - Accredited BBB Business St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St. 1-877-867-1642 WWW.MAINELYPLUMBING.COM

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