UMBER —F Municipal Gorham Students Win Odyssey of ... the clerk opened the cash drawer, the man reached in and grabbed a handful of cash. The clerk attempted to grab the suspect

Gorham Students Win Odyssey of theMind State Title Impressive Performances from all Teams Diane Knott

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After months of preparation, fiveteams from Gorham competed inthe State Tournament for Odyssey

of the Mind in Sanford on March 28.Two teams were from VillageElementary School and three teamswere from Gorham Middle School.

A first place trophy was awarded toVillage Elementary for their solution toa structural design problem and per-formance in Division I. Using less than18 grams of balsa wood, the team’sstructure held an amazing 245 pounds,qualifying them for a trip to the WorldFinals in Ames, Iowa on May 30.

A vehicle team from VillageElementary earned a second place trophyand entry to the World Finals.Their cre-ative skit featured a vehicle visiting fourlocations representing different environ-ments.The team includes Grant Hawkes,Nathan Bachner,Tony Cooper,SamRoussel,Ashlee Finlay,Coleman Dowdle,and was coached by Karen Hawkes.

Two GMS teams earned third place,Division II, in overall state standings andwere awarded a trophy. A vehicle teamentertained the audience with a spacetravel skit. This team includes KevinFrazier, Corbin Kenaley, Joseph Martin,Isaac Salpietra, Russell Becker and wascoached by Laurie Bem Frazier, HollyKenaley, and Lisa Becker. The other

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MunicipalBudget Holdsthe Line onTaxes Bill Ambrose

The Fiscal Year 2009/2010Municipal portion of the TownBudget will not result in any

increase in the property taxes paid byGorham residents. In presenting hisproposed budget to the Town’s Staffand Town Council on April 7,TownManager David Cole characterized it as“the most difficult budget I have hadto prepare during my years as TownManager.”

The new budget amount is$11,407,720, which is an actual reduc-tion of 3.2% from the currentMunicipal Budget.Although the prop-erty tax rate needed to support thisbudget will decrease from $4.43 to$4.41, an increase in the CumberlandCounty tax will offset the reduction,resulting in no change in the tax rate.

The recommendations contained inthe new budget will result in fewerservices to the public. Staffing at theBaxter Memorial Library will be cut by19.5 hours a week. Cole expects thatthe library will need to close oneevening or one morning to accommo-date the staff reductions, in spite ofthe increased usage of the facility in

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Lampron’s Mini-Mart Robbed Sheri Faber On April 5, a man far left in first photo,entered Lampron’s Mini-Mart on GrayRoad at approximately 7:40 p.m. and

waited for the other customers to leave. Hethen went up to the counter and asked for apack of cigarettes. When the clerk opened thecash drawer, the man reached in and grabbeda handful of cash. The clerk attempted to grabthe suspect but was not able to do so and thesuspect fled the store, running north.

The robber was described as white, approxi-mately 24-30 years old, about 5'9" and weigh-ing 170 pounds, with a goatee and sideburns.He was wearing a baseball hat, a blue sweat-shirt with a hood and jeans. No weapon wasused in the robbery and no one was injured.

Anyone having any information or recogniz-ing the suspect is asked to call Detective SearsEdwards at 839-5046.

Odyssey of the Mind Winners The Village Elementary team won first place for theirShock Waves performance at the State Tournament for Odyssey of the Mind. Team mem-bers (l to r) are: Will Perrin (5th grade), Julie Perrin (coach), Avery Arena (4th grade),Michelle Rowe (3rd grade), Keenan Kent (5th Grade), Alex Ousback (3rd grade), DorisBeane (5th grade) and Danielle Despins (coach). Missing is Cody Swift (4th grade).

third place team from Gorham wascoached by Thomas Courtney and cre-atively solved the structural problem andskit. Team members are GriffinCourtney, Jason Meuse, Sydney Prindle,Molly Creeden, and Madeline Gotschlich.

In addition, a drama team fromGorham Middle School creatively pre-

sented a performance on superstitions.Team members are Ashley Woodbury,Zoe Swift, Elizabeth Kane, Catie Becker,Natalya Gorsky and were coached byGeorgianna Woodbury and Diane Knott.

Odyssey of the Mind is an internation-al educational program that provides an

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N E W S F R O M A U G U S T A

Fragile But Toxic Jane Knapp

The Joint Standing Committee onNatural Resources, of which I am amember, has been working on L.D.

973,“An Act To Provide for the SafeCollection and Recycling of Mercury-containing Lighting."”

Why is this bill so important? Whynot just throw the light bulbs in thetrash? The reason is that, if broken,these bulbs may release mercury intothe environment. If the trash is inciner-ated, mercury may be released into theatmosphere; and with precipitation itfalls to the ground contaminating soiland surface water.

Most of us know that mercury is poi-sonous, but many of us don't realize thedamage it can cause.This highly toxiccompound can be internalized byhumans through biological magnifica-tion, a process whereby substancesmove up the food chain in tissues orinternal organs. Mercury that finds itsway into rivers or lakes is eaten by fish,which in turn are eaten by birds or ani-mals that are then consumed byhumans.The mercury that has beenpassed along through the food chainand into some of the products that weeat may cause neurological and repro-ductive disorders.

The Department of Health andHuman Services has issued a statewideadvisory recommending that pregnantwomen, women of childbearing ageand young children limit their con-sumption of some types of fish due tothis issue.The advisories have been inplace since 1994 and remain in effecttoday because mercury levels in fishhave not decreased. For more informa-tion, please visit www.maine.gov/

dep/mercury.Additionally, theBioDiversityResearch Institutein Gorham hasdata about mercu-ry in Maine’s ecosystem on their web-site, http://www.briloon.org/index.php.

So, how can we cut down on thelevel of mercury that we send into theenvironment? The EnvironmentalProtection Agency (EPA) website pro-vides a list of consumer products inyour home that may contain mercury(http://www.epa.gov/mercury/con-sumerinfo.htm) and outlines the sug-gested process to dispose of mercurycontaining products(http://www.epa.gov/mercury/spills/index.html. It is necessary to have citizeninvolvement in solving this problem.Asa cosponsor of L.D. 973 and an advo-cate of recycling, I urge you to takeyour fluorescent light bulbs to a storethat will send them to be properlyrecycled. In Gorham, both CooksHardware and Phinney Lumber acceptCFL bulbs for proper disposal as longas the bulbs are not broken.———————————————————Sen. Phil Bartlet(207) 839-7827, [email protected]. Jane Knapp(207) 839-3880, [email protected]. Linda Sanborn(207) 839-4664, [email protected]

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Around Townnn The resolution to name the Gorham

bypass the “Bernard P. RinesHighway” was enacted on March 26.

nn The Public Works Department (PWD)began its street sweeping program onApril 13. A tentative schedule will beposted and updated every Thursday atwww.gorham-me.org/Public_Documents/GorhamME_Depts/pub-works. During the week of schoolvacation, the schools will be swept.DPW plans to sweep from 7 a.m. tillmidnight. Sweeping requires fairweather, so any rain could change theschedule. FMI 892-9062.

nn The transfer station will be acceptingbrush on May 2 and May 9 betweenthe hours of 8 a.m.–12 noon. Smallquantities only, maximum of 3 inchesin diameter.

nn In 2007, Gorham voters approved athree million dollar bond for roadimprovements. The money wasexpected to cover six roads butbecause the costs for road work haveincreased since the bond was issued,the Town decided it could only repairfour roads. Day, Osborne andPlummer were done last year withOsborne and Plummer now awaitingjust a final paving that should happensoon. Shaw Brothers is starting workon the section of Queen Street thatruns between Routes 202 and 237.

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HOT OFF THE PRESSSherrie Fontaine grabs the first copy ofthe Gorham Times. She looks at theBlotter first and gets a good laugh,then reads the rest of the paper.

While oil fired heating systems arefound in 80% of Maine homes,propane and natural gas systems

are also popular in Maine and havesome significant advantages over oil.

A key benefit to using gas is efficien-cy; modern systems are 85 to 99% effi-cient—a significant boost over most oilsystems. Gas burns so cleanly that mostsystems now use plastic pipes for theexhaust which saves on the cost ofbuilding a chimney or installing a noisypower vent. Since most energy is con-verted to heat, the exhaust fumes are socool that they can be run out through apipe in the cellar wall.

Some systems are so small and com-pact that they can hang on a wall or sitin a closet.They are quiet and unobtru-sive—unlike that big oil gun rumblingalong in the basement. European manu-

facturers are leaders in the field becausethe price of energy is very steep thereand they have to be more efficient intheir use of energy.

New gas boilers and furnaces can fitreadily with many existing heating sys-tems such as baseboards, radiators, orhot air units provided this equipment issound and not leaky. In some houses,the baseboards and heating vents are soold that they need to be replaced alto-gether.

A major disadvantage of gas is one ofnegative perception—meaning, thepotential to blow you and your familyto smithereens. Propane is heavier thanair so escaping gas will seek the lowestpoint in the house - sump pump, a pilotlight, or appliance and can cause anexplosion.These events are thankfullyrare but they do happen.

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Whether new to massage therapyor not, those suffering frompain, stress, poor posture,

headaches or even depression, canbenefit from the effects of a deep andgentle massage. Licensed massagetherapists Liz Berks and CathyReynolds believe that receiving mas-sage therapy on a regular basis signifi-cantly improves our physical and men-tal well-being.

In Touch Massage Therapy at 31Main Street, Gorham, opened lastSeptember but a grand re-opening willtake place on Saturday, May 2 from 10-3 p.m.Weather permitting, free side-walk seated massages will be given infront of their establishment along withtable massages located in their studio.

Walking into the relaxed setting oftheir inviting studio, one experiencesboth the warm decor and the literalwarmth of the room. Reynolds, aGorham resident and recent graduateof the New Hampshire Institute forTherapeutic Arts in Bridgton, attendednursing school and worked at MMCprior to opening her business inGorham. She specializes in Swedishand Neuromuscular Therapy. Berks, anLPN with over 20 years of massagetherapy experience, specializes in TheTrager Approach, gentle rhythmic rock-ing and stretching movements of thebody that allow tension to disappear.Both therapists assess the needs of aclient before treatment begins andoftentimes incorporate a “hybrid” mas-sage – a combination of techniques.

“All ages can benefit from the heal-ing treatment of massage therapy,” saysBerks.Trager promotes joint mobility,decreases rigidity, and elongates mus-cles, she adds, which is particularlybeneficial to the elderly. Children whosuffer from headaches and stress canalso benefit from the restorative effectsof massage, and as a practitioner, Berksparticularly enjoys working with per-formers and singers.“Massage therapyis an integral part of being healthy, apowerful aid for healing. It can bringyou to a peaceful place in a busyworld,” says Berks.

With Mother’s Day just around thecorner, In Touch Massage is excited tooffer unique-themed gift baskets (gar-dening, teacup, spa, candles) withaccompanying massages. Couples,friends, mothers and daughters can optfor a relaxing getaway treatment togeth-er if they like, at the studio or in the pri-vacy of their home. Reynolds travels tobusinesses and homes offering neuro-muscular therapy to clients andthroughout May, In Touch Massage willoffer treatments at introductory andaccessible rates.“We sincerely wish forpeople to have optimal health,” saysReynolds, adding that walk-ins will bewelcome at their Main St. location soon.

Both practitioners believe thatdowntown Gorham is the perfectplace for their unique business.“Thereis a lively, progressive feeling here,” saysBerks, and both are grateful to be partof the Gorham business community.

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municipalWagner Farm SubdivisionGets Initial Approval Bill Ambrose

At the April 6 meeting of thePlanning Board, the proposedsubdivision at the former

Wagner Strawberry Farm on LibbyAvenue was given preliminaryapproval. Developer Rocky Risbara ofRisbara Brothers Construction, pre-sented detailed plans for the newtype of development designed to dis-courage suburban sprawl.

The new development is the firstto be proposed under a zoning ordi-nance known as the DevelopmentOverlay Transfer District, adopted bythe Town Council in 2006. It pro-vides for greater residential densityto recreate a walkable village envi-ronment.The developer pays a fee tothe Town in return for permission tobuild more units than would beallowed under the existing zoning.

Planning Board members ques-tioned Risbara on such matters ascurbing materials and design, land-scape buffering, school bus stations,and house configuration and design.The nature and location of open

spaces required by the ordinancewere discussed at length.

One contentious item was laid torest when the Board voted to disal-low a road connection to the adja-cent Gateway CommonsDevelopment.A sidewalk and bikepath connection between the twosubdivisions is planned, and an emer-gency gated connection was contem-plated after future consultation withthe Fire Chief and the Director ofPublic Works.

At the subsequent Public Hearing,two residents of Timber Ridge Roadin Gateway Commons, Melinda Shaneand David Wehmeyer, praised theBoard members for acting on theirsafety concerns about traffic cuttingthrough their street to reach MainStreet.At previous hearings, severalGateway Commons residentsdescribed the unsuitability of usingtheir roads for access, citing in par-ticular the narrowness of the roadswith winter snow banks on the road-sides.

After approving minutes from previ-ous meetings in February andMarch, the School Committee called

for public comment at it‘s April 8thmeeting.Suzanne Ennis,9 AcademyStreet,updated the Committee on therecitation of The Pledge of Allegiance atthe GHS.She said it is “creating a hard-ship for those who want to join in”sincethe Pledge is being recited over the inter-com at the end of morning announce-ments when students are no longer pay-ing attention,between first and secondbells,or without proper introduction.Ennis said she had heard one student’scomplaint. She would like to see thePledge recited before morningannouncements and the announcer tointroduce the Pledge to allow enoughtime to stand,as it is done in otherGorham schools.She asked theCommittee to correct the problem andreport back at their next meeting.

In a separate conversation with ChrisRecord,Principal of Gorham High School(on the following day),Record said thePledge of Allegiance is “introduced andrecited after the second bell when allstudents are expected to be in class. Iencourage open dialog between the stu-dent and myself about GHS and to date, Ihave not received any complaints fromstudents, faculty,parents or communitymembers.“Record said he “has personallyled the Pledge 36 times”along with 4 stu-dents, assistant principals and a guidancecounselor.Record also said he plans to

write a letter regarding the Pledge recita-tion to the School Committee and followthrough on any directive he receivesfrom them.

Superintendent Ted Sharp reported onthe following:• Acknowledged the musical director

and his quick response to fixing thelighting system as it failed a few daysbefore the show was to begin.

• Congratulated Odyssey of the Mindteams;a Village team won 1st placeand will be going to Iowa to compete;another Village team won secondplace and a Middle School team wonthird place.

• Acknowledged the group of studentsfrom the High School who successfullymade Gorham recreational fieldstobacco-free.

• Friends of Baxter Memorial Library andthe Gorham Educational Foundationwill hold their Second Annual WineTasting and Auction event on May 16.Tickets are $25 and are available at thelibrary.

• Friends of Baxter Memorial Library rana successful writing contest, includingbookmarks,poetry and fiction.

• The committee reviewing ExtendedDay Kindergarten and Pre-K programis expected to make a recommenda-tion to the School Committee byDecember 15.

• The Teaching American HistoryProgram will conclude this year with a

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Many Students Recognized;Pledge Issue Continues Stacy Sallinen

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An Awarding Experience Pamela Turner

On April 1, the Friends of BaxterMemorial Library held its AnnualMeeting and Awards Ceremony.

Approximately 75 people attended theevening program celebrating those whosupport the library and the winners ofthe Friends’ annual writing and book-mark contests.

Working Words & Graphics wasnamed the Friends’ Business of the Year.This vibrant local business is a greatsupporter of the library and theFriends’ truly appreciate their dedica-tion to the community. James Lockmanaccepted the award on behalf ofWorking Words & Graphics.

For her work on the Friends’ Board;for the beautiful mantle decorations shecreates each holiday season; and for herdedication to delivering food collected

at the library to the GorhamEcumenical Food Pantry, the Friends ofBaxter Memorial Library honored JudeGarland as Volunteer of the Year.TheFriends truly appreciate all Jude doesfor the library and community.

The 2009 Friends of Baxter MemorialLibrary Writing and Bookmark Contestsreceived 154 submissions. Contests areheld for students in grades 3-12 andadults.The winners of each writing con-test were invited to read their winningsubmissions. Prizes are funded by theFriends.

The student contests were judged bythe following community volunteers:Diane Caswell, Linda Frinsko, DebLoveitt, Judy Boulanger, Judy Egers, PatFriedlander, Jane Farr,Amy Geren, Marie

Third Grade Poetry: Claire Valentine;Fourth Grade Poetry – JosephFisette; Fifth Grade Poetry - DorisBeane; Fifth Grade Poetry (honor-able mention) Hailey Bryant

Middle School Poetry: First Prize –Courtney Roberts, Second Prize –Liam Little, Third Prize – CassieMartel.

Middle School Essay: Winner – MarkCsoros

High School Poetry: First Prize-Megan Mitchell, Second Prize –Heather Hayden, Third Prize –Courtney Hawkes.

High School Flash Fiction: First Prize – Ian Hawkes, SecondPrize – Courtney Hawkes, ThirdPrize – Heather Hayden.

Bookmark: First Prize - Liam Little,Second Prize – Clara Stickney andThird Prize – Megan Mitchell.

The adult writing contests werejudged by the following students andalumni of the Stonecoast MFACreative Writing Program at theUniversity of Southern Maine: JeffKass, Hilary McQuilkin, Tigh Rickmanand Oren Stevens.

Poetry (adult division):First Prize – Jessie Hawkes, SecondPrize – Ruth Hassett, Third Prize –James Rathbun.

Flash Fiction (adult division):First Prize – Tara Connor, SecondPrize (tie) Ramona Ruth Allen andSteve Crocker.

The winning entries of the writingcontests are posted on the library’swebsite at www.baxterlibrary.org andare being shown on the local TVchannel.

Friends of Baxter Library Presents Awards: Mary Collins (far left) presents JudeGarland the Volunteer of the Year Award for her many contributions to the Library. Inset:James Lockman of Working Words and Graphics—the Baxter Friends’ Business of theYear Award recipient.

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Congratulations to the following winners:

The Writing and Bookmark Contests are sponsored annually by theFriends in addition to supporting programs and collections beyond thelibrary’s operating budget. If you would like to join this wonderful group,please pick up a membership form at the library or call the library formore information at 839-5031.

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Tax Freedom Day is the date whenaverage Americans will have earnedenough money to pay their federal, stateand local tax bills for 2009.Each year,the date changes,based on changes intax laws and the rate of economicgrowth in the country.

Of course, the idea of a “day”in whichyou have taxes put behind you for theyear is fictitious.After all, if you work fora company,your employer typically with-holds taxes from all your paychecks; ifyou are self-employed,you probably paytaxes every quarter.And yet, it’s useful tothink of Tax Freedom Day because it canpush you toward making some impor-tant changes — especially in the area ofinvestment taxes.

If you think you may be paying toomuch in taxes on your investments,what can you do about it? Here are afew steps to consider:• Put more money into tax-deferred

retirement accounts. If you have a401(k),403(b) or other employer-spon-sored retirement plan,contribute asmuch as you can afford - and increaseyour contributions every time you geta raise.You generally fund your planwith pre-tax dollars, so the more youput in, the more you can lower yourannual adjusted gross income.Andyour earnings grow on a tax-deferredbasis, so you pay no taxes until youwithdraw money from your plan.Although it’s probably taken a hit overthe past year and a half, your 401(k) orother employer-sponsored plan is stillan excellent retirement-savings vehicle.

• Look for tax-free investment opportu-nities. If you are in one of the highertax brackets, you might benefit fromowning municipal bonds.When youown municipal bonds,or “munis,’’ yourinterest payments will be free fromfederal income taxes; if the municipali-ty that issues the bond is located inyour state, your interest payments alsomay be exempt from state and localtaxes. (Some municipal bonds may besubject to the alternative minimumtax, though, so contact your tax advi-sor before investing.) Your Roth IRAearnings are also tax-free,providedyou don’t take withdrawals until youare at least age 59-1/2 and you’ve hadyour account for five years.

• Hold stocks for the long term. Incometaxes aren’t the only types of taxesassociated with investing; you alsomay have to pay capital gains taxes. Ifyou hold your stocks for more thanone year before selling them,yourgains will only be subject to a maxi-

mum capitalgains rate of 15percent. (Thisrate is effectivethrough Dec.31,2010.) But ifyou sell yourstocks within ayear of buyingthem,your gainswill be taxed atyour ordinary income tax rate.

Tax Freedom Day is the date whenaverage Americans will have earnedenough money to pay their federal, stateand local tax bills for 2009.Each year,the Tax Foundation, a nonprofit tax poli-cy research organization,calculateswhen Tax Freedom Day will occur.Thedate changes from year to year,based onchanges in tax laws and the rate of eco-nomic growth in the country.

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Dr. Robert Russell of the USM School of Music conducts the Masterworks performance of Vivaldi’s Gloria at GHS. TheMasterworks Weekend consists of an an intense two-day musical workshop, culminating with a Masterworks piece performed by allparticipating groups. This year, five area Chamber Singers ensembles participated, including those from Deering, Massabesic,Scarborough, Westbrook and Gorham High Schools. Each ensemble performed one piece followed by the combined performance ofthe twelve-movement Gloria.

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Kindergartner Emmeline Nelson brought her brother Ben (middle) and family friendJonathan Scribner to the 14th Annual Narragansett Spaghetti Supper held March 12.Nearly 600 people attended the event which was sponsored by Partners In Education(PIE). Students and their families were treated to delicious spaghetti, breadsticks, saladand chocolate chip cookies. PIE would like thank the wonderful staff and parent volun-teers who help make this event a success every year.

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trip to historic sites funded throughgrants.

• Cable TV program in May will focus onhow the school budget is developed.In other news,

• Roger Marchard said the committee toexamine the Pay-to-Participate policyshould make a recommendation to theSchool Committee by early to mid fall.

• Katie Hawes,Special EducationDirector,and her team were acknowl-edged for their many strengths docu-mented in the State Special EducationReview.

• Chris Record,Principal at GorhamHigh School, recognized the followingindividuals:Lauren Cunningham onreceiving the MPA Principal’s Award;Colin Lubelczyk on his selection toattend the National Student LeadershipConference; Jason Badeau on receivinga 2009 Prudential Spirit of theCommunity Certificate of Excellence;Moira Keahon,Colleen Ward,ShannonWilcox and Theresa Kozloff on suc-cessfully getting a policy to prohibituse of tobacco on town fields.

• The Gorham Key Club membersPresident Hannah Lilly,Vice PresidentHallie Balcomb,Secretary ElizabethLaMontagne,Treasurer Jason Badeauand Editor Molly Lortie presented anoverview to the committee on their

accomplishments.Currently, they have52 members and have dedicated 1040hours to community service.Sharppraised the club for being acknowl-edged by the Governor, the Legislatureand being discussed on a morning talkshow in New York.Holiday OperationCheer may become a national initia-tive.

• Principals Margaret Evans,Brad Smithand Brian Porter provided an updateto the Committee on the K-5 transi-tion.

• The Finance Committee has adoptedtheir agenda for the year and the FY09budget is on track.

• The Committee reviewed first readingson the Homework,Childfind andReferral/Pre-referral Policies.

• The following individuals wereappointed to the Recreation AdvisoryCommittee:Virginia Wilder Cross andLaurie Scott (2 year terms) and BrianKnox (1 year term).

• A decision to terminate the mid-yearKindergarten switch was removedfrom the April agenda.Sharp also briefly mentioned how the

FY10 budget is still preliminary.Anincrease in FY10 General Purpose Aid(GPA) may allow the district to restorepositions recently eliminated.However,there are still variables.The Legislature

still needs to vote on the level of subsidyby April 30.Additionally, the Governorwill provide an update on the FY09 $150million revenue shortfall which mayhave further implications on the district.

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NationalStudentLeadershipAward Debbie Stirling

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Colin Lubelczyk, a junior at GHS,has been selected to representMaine at the 2009 National

Federation of State High SchoolAssociations (NFHS) National StudentLeadership Conference. The NFHSsponsors the conference, which willbe held in Indianapolis, Indiana in July.Colin was nominated by GHS PrincipalChris Record because of his leadershipskills and citizenship.

Mr. Record said,“Colin exemplifiesthe seven characteristics that the MPAhighlighted and he will do an outstand-ing job at the conference and also,upon his return. Colin is heavilyinvolved in the following diverse activi-ties: Class President for the past threeyears, a member of the National HonorSociety, avVarsity athlete in soccer,indoor track and baseball, a participantin the Model United Nations program,a member of the History Club, a volun-teer at Camp Sunshine (a summercamp for children suffering with can-cer) and a volunteer youth soccercoach. Besides all of that, he is just atremendous young man. He is greatlyrespected by his peers, his teachers,the administration, and by the commu-nity at large. Bottom line is that ColinLubelczyk makes Gorham High Schoola better place through his leadership,kindness, efforts, and commitment todoing his best in everything he does.”

Colin will travel to Indianapolis withfive other outstanding Maine highschool students.

supplies to expand programs and cre-ate new learning opportunities in theclassroom. For more information andto obtain a grant application, interestedteachers, staff and community mem-bers may visit the GEF website atwww.gorhamef.org or [email protected]. To supportthe Gorham Educational Foundationthrough a tax deductible donation, tobecome a member, or to learn aboutvolunteer opportunities, please visitthe website or call 233-1919.

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BaseballLast Year’s Record: 9-7Postseason: Lost to Westbrook in semifi-

nals Head Coach: Chuck Nadeau, 1st year as

head coach.Key Players: Seniors Mustafa Jamal, David

Warren, Nick Gowen, Alex Libby, MikeFoley; Juniors Sean Grandmaison, KyleButterfield.

Captains: To be announced.Coach Comments: "If the kids continue the

work, we can be a better offensive teamthan expected,” said Nadeau. “We havethe pieces to put a balanced and explosiveline-up on the field. We also have talentedyounger players that will provide competi-tion for the veteran players.

Like most teams, we need to developpitching depth. I’m pleased so far, but out-side of one or two experienced pitchers,we probably need to be a team that piecestogether two or three strong pitching per-formances per game. We have great kidswho understand how to work and get bet-ter.”

Girls TennisLast Year’s Record: 10-2.Postseason: Defeated Scarborough in quar-

terfinals, lost a to Kennebunk in semifi-nals.

Head Coach: Sonja Frey, 24th year as headcoach.

Key Returning Starters: Seniors JuliaParmakian, Shannon O’Brien, BrittanyRaymond; Junior Hannah Shorty;Sophomore Natalie Egbert.

Other Impact Players: Senior MeganBilodeau; Juniors Sarah Robinson,Lindsay Wilson, Shelbi Guimond;Sophomores Sarah Moir, Colleen Ward,Megan Creeden, Allison Matthews;Freshman Emily Estes.

Captains: O’Brien and ParmakianCoach Comments: “It’s a leap to move from

doubles into singles as Egbert andParmakian are doing, but I have confi-dence in them,” said Frey. “The playershave areas that could stand someimprovement such as hitting overheads,reliable serves and good volleys. I feelconfident predicting another excellent sea-son. But we will have to work hard againstScarborough, Portland, and most likelyDeering. I’m hoping for a division champi-onship.”

Girls Track and FieldLast Year’s Record: 11-2Postseason: 1st at Western Maine, 5th at

Class A meet.Head Coach: John Caterina, 17th year as

head coach.

Key Returning Athletes: Seniors NicoleBelhumeur, Siobhan Bolinger, SarahMcCullough; Juniors Rachel Wilkinson,Shanice Mitchell, Kelsey Rex, EmilySouthard; Sophomore Jenny Thuotte.

Other Impact Athletes: Freshmen AudreyAdkison, Katie Flanders, Sarah Perkins,Sabrina Rowell.

Captains: Belhumeur, Bolinger, Southard,Wilkinson.

Coach Comments: “We should see continu-ous improvement especially as some ofthe new athletes gain experience,” saidCaterina. “Gorham will be among the topteams again. While we graduated sometop scorers from last year’s team, we havemany returners and a group of talentedfreshmen to remain competitive. We areprobably more spread-out among eventsthen we’ve ever been. The team has beenworking hard during preseason and we alllook forward to the upcoming season.”

Boys LacrosseLast Year’s Regular Season Record: 8-4Postseason: Defeated Massabesic in quar-

terfinals, lost Scarborough in semifinals.Head Coach: TJ Bell, 2nd year as head

coach.Returning Starters: Seniors Rob Marean,

Clayton Loubier, Kyle Irish, Garrick Adolf,Ian Ryan, Duncan Alden.

Other Impact Players: Seniors MikeGreatorex, Jake Viel; Juniors LucRobitaille, Greg Gagne; Sophomore, KyleNielsen, Aaron LaPorte.

Captains: To be announcedCoach Coments: “We return three starters

on defense and the starting long stickmiddle,” said Bell. We don’t have as muchindividual talent as last year, but we have amore balanced and experienced team.Nobody has varsity experience in goal sothis will be a key area. I look for our pro-gram to take another step forward. Weshould have a decent shot at making theplayoffs. Our schedule has us matched-upwith more top-notch teams than ever.”

Boys Track and FieldLast Year’s Record: 11-2Postseason: 5th at Western Maine, 9th at

Class meet.Head Coach: John Wilkinson, 23rd year as

head coach.Key Returning Athletes: Seniors Lucas

Seiferth, Brandon Patten, Brett Walker;Juniors Cam Stevens, Jon Day, ConnorWalker, Eric Sawyer; Sophomore KamronAlexander.

Other Impact Athletes: Sophomore JeremyEarl; Freshman Jesse Orach.

Captain: Stevens.Coach Comments: “We have veterans that

have been successful, but we have new facesthat will look to these veterans to lead theway,” said Wilkinson. With new faces, experi-ence is an area these athletes will need, andthis comes with time and patience. We havethe potential to compete with the competitiveteams in the league if our veterans reachtheir potential. If our inexperienced athletesstep up, then we could find ourselves nearthe top of the league.”


sportsC O M P I L E D B Y J E F F P I K E

GHS Sports Spring Preview Jeff Pike intheZonePremier Soccer Award: KIERSTENTURNER, a freshman at GHS, hasreceived the Sara Leone AchievementAward from Odyssey Sport ’97, a pre-mier soccer club in southern Maine.The award is given annually in honorof Sara Leone, who played with theclub through the summer of 2005 andwas tragically killed in an automobileaccident, to a girl on Odyssey’s U-15team that demonstrates the values thatSara brought to those she touched. Agift of $100 is also given to the recipi-ent’s charity of choice. In a pressrelease issued by the club, Turner wascommended for excelling on the soc-cer field and sharing Leone's leader-ship and character traits: honesty,compassion, and a zest for life. Turnerchose to donate the $100 prize to theTravis Roy Foundation.

JEFF MANCHESTER (GHS '06), asophomore on the men's basketballteam at Franklin Pierce University inRindge, NH, finished the season as theteam's third-leading scorer by averag-ing 11.7 points per game. Manchester(below) also led the team with 74three-point field goals and was third inassists with 39.

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sportsEtceteraThe Maine Premier Soccer School ofExcellence will host an eight-weekcourse starting May 2 at YourSpace inGorham to help U8–U13 boys andgirls soccer players prepare to playMaine Premier Soccer. The coursefeatures weekly classes focusing onskill and technique with professionalcoaching in an environment that isfun, challenging and age appropriate.FMI or to register, contact RobbieForsyth at [email protected] or 632-5563.

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Photo credit Alan Grady

The undefeated Houston Team won the Gorham Rec. Department's 5th-6th grade girlsbasketball championship March 12 at Shaw Gym by defeating the Boston Team, 38-20.Abby Hamilton was nearly unstoppable, scoring 17 points while Kaylie Leavitt pitched inwith nine. Boston was lead by MacKenzie Bowers and Brooke Leeman who finished with 11and 7 respectively. Playing for the Houston Team and pictured above, front row, from left toright: Cassidy Landry, Marlo Pappalardo, Julia Gaudette, Meghan Higgins and ReneeDeering. Back Row: Savanna Petrin, Assistant Coach John Curley, Kaylie Leavitt, AbbyHamilton, Lexi Miller, Kate Curley and Coach Josh Thibodeau.

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The Miami Team won the Gorham Rec. Department’s 5th/6th grade championship bydefeating the Toronto Team, 50-43, in a back-and-forth thriller March 12 at Shaw Gym.Chandler Reagan (16 points) led a fourth-quarter Miami charge while Billy Ruby (16points), Brendan Mercier (8) and Tucker Gasowski (6) all chipped in with key baskets. TheToronto Team’s Cole Houghton was the game's leading scorer with 18 points while SamKilborn finished with 17. Playing for the Miami Team and pictured above, front row, fromleft to right: Billy Ruby, Michael Walls, Chandler Regan, Colby Sturgis and TuckerGasowski. Back Row: Assistant Coach Jim Sturgis, Matthew McCarty, Brendan Mercier,Nikolas Lieberum, Dane Heckathron and Head Coach Bill Ruby.

Gorham Rec

SoftballLast Year’s Record: 13-5Postseason: Lost to Deering in quarterfi-

nals.Head Coach: Pete Walker, 14th year as

head coach.Returning Varsity Players: Seniors Kelsey

Crowe, Rachel Fogarty, Sara Burnheimer,Mia McGill, Chelsea Clark, Lauren Fluery,Rachele Burns (out for year with injury).Juniors Lauren Chouinard, AnnieMitchell, Molly Lortie, Liz LaMontagne.

New Impact Players: Juniors TerriBastarache, Shannon Davis, MeganMeehan; Sophomore Alyssa Clark.

Captains: Crowe, Fogarty and Burnheimer.Coach Comments: “The team returns play-

ers at most positions,” said Walker.“Fogarty should have no problems mov-ing to shortstop, and Crowe is one of thebest pitchers in the state. We have twogood catchers in McGill and Lortie, andwith Chelsea Clark, Burnheimer andChouinard, we are strong in the infield.The hope is to make it to the leaguechampionship and earn a high seed inthe rankings.”

Girls LacrosseLast Year’s Record: 5-7Postseason: Lost to Marshwood in quar-

terfinals.Head Coach: Ashley Dyer, 2nd year as

head coach.Key Returning Players: Seniors Michelle

Alves, Aimee Burgos, Aimee St. Germain,Amy Hodgkins, Taylor Sullivan, LeighaKerwin, Ashley Martin; Sam Martin,Rochelle Michaud, Hillary Randall,Mackenzie Smith, Allison Speed; JuniorsKristi Zarrilli, Katie Smith; SophomoresChelsea Black, Mia Rapolla.

Captains: St. Germain and BurgosCoach Comments: “We have talent,

courage, confidence and determination,”said Dyer. “We also have good all-aroundathletes. They work hard and are eager tolearn. Our number one focus is commu-nication. We will also make adjustmentsto the defense and offense this seasonand work on better ball-control. We havea lot of potential for a successful season.We will bring all of our talent and abilitytogether and make that happen.”

Boys TennisLast Year’s Record: 10-2Postseason: Lost in quarterfinals to

Cheverus.Head Coach: Aaron Landry, 1st year as

head coach.Key Returning Players: Senior Pat Shaw;

Sophomore Logan Marshall.Other Players Expected To Have An

Impact: Senior Austin Arena; Junior LukeTanguay; Freshmen Quincy Owens, AdamBourgault.

Captains: Shaw and ArenaCoach Comments: “We’re young, but I

think we’ll be tougher than peopleexpect,” said head coach Aaron Landry.“They expect us to rebuild given thatseven seniors graduated, but we’ll havean impact on the league. We have a lot ofyoung players ready to compete at thevarsity level. As the season progresses,our strong freshman class should con-tribute. The pre-season has been excitingbut hectic figuring out where everyone is.It has helped that we had the funds topractice indoors, and we got the outdoorcourts cleared as soon as we could.”

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Propane is supplied by individualvendors so the price is highly regulatedand less competitive than oil.Anotherdrawback is that the vendor owns andcontrols the storage tank—not thehome owner.This has resulted in steepincreases in price for customers who

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The modern gas heating device is asteady reliable heat source that is highlyefficient, quiet, and unobtrusive in thehome. In addition, gas can be used forcooking, clothes drying, and spaceheat—making it very convenient for thehomeowner.As with any major pur-chase, you need to shop around andresearch the best options available foryour circumstances.

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LIBRARY FROM PAGE 4

opportunity for students to work onteams, apply their talents, and solveproblems. Students choose problems tosolve that range from building mechani-cal devices to presenting their owninterpretation of literary classics.

Congratulations to all who participat-ed in the tournament and for bringingfour trophies back to Gorham.

ODYSSEY FROM PAGE 1

these tough economic times. Fundingfor the Little Falls Library and theNorth Gorham Library will also bereduced.

Cutbacks in the Town Clerk’s officewill cause a loss of 4.5 hours of serv-ice to the public weekly.This isexpected to result in the closing ofthe Town Clerk’s office on Friday after-noons. Reductions in the CodeEnforcement Office will mean longerdelays in getting permits andapprovals.

Town employees will not experi-ence any layoffs, but some will beadversely affected by reductions intheir hours and benefits.Two employ-ees will be changed from full-time topart-time status.There will be no raisein wages or step increases for anyemployees. Positions currently vacantin the Police and Fire/Rescue depart-ments will not be filled, resulting inlonger response times in these vitalservices. Cole believes that there is apossibility that one or both of thesepositions might be funded throughFederal economic stimulus grants.

Cole has kept almost all Capitalexpenditures at their present budgetlevels. He maintains that cutting backon capital items, even in these reces-sionary times, will result in furtherdeterioration of the Town’s assets andgreater costs in the future.

The Town Council will receive theproposed School Budget from theSchool Committee and theSuperintendent of Schools on May 15,followed by a joint workshop on May19.The budget process will culminateat the Town Council meeting on June2.At that time, the Council will vote toapprove the Town Budget, which isthe combined Municipal and SchoolBudget.The final tax rate will also beset at that time.

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of interest

Pastor GORDY JOHNSON of LifeChurch inGorham will speak about his experiencewith brain cancer, Surviving Tragedy -God’s Way on Saturday, April 18 at 6 p.m.and Sunday, April 19 at 9 a.m. and 10:45a.m. Public Welcome. FMI, 839-6354.

U.S. Cellular recently promoted DARRELLCARON of Gorham to sales manager forthe southern Maine area. A graduate ofUSM and Southern New HampshireUniversity, Caron’s responsibilities willinclude the overall supervision of morethan six retail locations.

Congratulations to the winners of the sev-eral Gorham Times drawings: KARALYNKUTZER, MARYELLEN CAREY and KARENMESERVE won a Gorham Times year sub-scription; CRIS or CHRIS MITCHELL wonthe Marketplace 2009 Sebago Brewing Co.gift certificate drawing; and EMMA DEANSand MARCIA BAILEY won the GorhamTimes Facebook/E-mail sign-up drawings.

Army Reserve Sgt. JOHN LOOK, a Gorhamresident, has been invited to Washington,D.C. to re-enlist in the U.S. Capitol. Lt.Gen. Jack C. Stultz, Chief, Army Reserve,will administer the oath of office which willoccur on the Army Reserve’s 101stanniversary: April 23. Look is currentlyassigned to the Army Reserve A Company,3rd Battalion, 304th Infantry Regiment,Lewiston. In his civilian occupation, Lookworks for Poland Springs in Portland.

The Second Annual YourSpace GarageSale will be held May 9; volunteers areneeded to set-up, pick-up, tear down andspread the word! Donations may bedropped off at YourSpace (Route 202 inGorham) on May 8, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Noadult clothing or electronics. A great wayfor high school seniors to earn communityhours! FMI, Ashley Cowand-Hood 347-1457 or APHOOD@ SBCGLOBAL.NET.

Saint Joseph’s College education majorswill offer a Bedtime Stories Program forlocal children on April 29 from 6 – 7:30p.m. with the theme being CelebrateMaine. Kids in grades K-3 are invited towear pj’s and join SJC education studentsfor some reading, learning and fun whilemunching on snacks! This event is free.FMI, 893-7723.

There will be a Two-Day Rummage andPerennial Sale at the Cressey Road UnitedMethodist Church on May 1 from 9-4 p.m.and May 2 from 9-1 p.m. Don't miss thispopular recycling event sponsored by theUnited Methodist Women. FMI, 839-3666.

Maine Artisans will sell handcrafted prod-ucts on April 25,10 a.m.-4 p.m. and April26, 10-3 p.m. at the USM Costello SportsArena in Gorham. Works include woodproducts, photography, hand crafted jewel-ry, knit items, whimsical sculpture, gardenart, bonsai, pottery, glass art, fabric art andgourmet specialty food products. To benefitUSM soccer and softball teams. FreeAdmission. FMI, 780-5328.

A Gorham Block Party will be held May 2(rain or shine), 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in theVillage Center Area including Main Street,

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Gorham optometrist, Dr. Alan J.Mathieu, is proud to announce the merg-ing of his practice with Dr. Blaine A.Littlefield, president of MAINE OPTOME-TRY, P.A. of Brunswick & Freeport. Drs.Mathieu, Hamilton & Cedrone look for-ward to seeing new and existing patientsat their same Main St. location inGorham. (L-R) Todd M. Hamilton, O.D.,Alan J. Mathieu, O.D., Ronald M.Cedrone, O.D., F.A.A.O.

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Hip-Hop dancers and tap dancers from the Dance Studio of Maine in Gorham participatedin two benefit performances: "Perform For A Cure" to benefit the Cancer Community Centerin South Portland and a Windham High School performance with proceeds going to theAutism Society of Maine. Pictured are hip-hop dancers MADISON DREW, MADISONPOULIN, NATALIE BRACKETT, LINDSEY FLORES, VANESSA VERVILLE, GABRIELLE LIBBY,AMANDA SPINK. Not pictured: NICOLE LABBE and HANNAH LITIF.

REP. JANE KNAPP (R-Gorham) standsbeside HAZEL MESERVE in the Hall ofFlags at the State House in Augusta. Ms.Meserve was recognized as part of theMaine Health Care Association’s 7thAnnual Remember ME Project. Ms.Meserve currently resides at the GorhamHouse where her stories and unbiasedlove are treasured.

BENEFIT FOR MICHAUD FAMILY

A benefit dance/silent auction willbe held on Saturday, April 25th at YourSpace, Route 202, Gorham to assist the

family of Ann Letarte-Michaud. InFebruary of this year Ann was diag-

nosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, avery rare degenerative neurologic dis-ease. Ann lost her fight against this dis-ease on March 24th, but we can help

win the battle.

Ann and her husband Gary areWestbrook natives, who, after their

marriage, moved to Gorham and raisedthree beautiful daughters.

Please join us that evening in remem-brance of Ann and to support her fami-ly. A portion of the proceeds from this

event will go to the Cure CJDFoundation to support research of this

devastating disease.

We are still seeking donations for the silent auction.

Tickets are $15 each. BYOB. Ice and light snacks will be provided.

FOR TICKETSor to make a donation please contact:

Judy Boucher at 839-2878 or Michelle Dame 642-2215

JIM HAGER of Gorham, was honored for his leadership in the elementary school projectcommittee by receiving the 2009 eco-Excellence Award given annually by ecomaine, a non-profit single-sort recycling facility in Maine. Hager and committee members worked witharchitects who designed a state-of-the-art energy efficient, green building. (L-R) ecomaineRecycling Committee Chairman TROY MOON, JIM HAGER, CHRIS CRAWFORD (2008recipient of the eco-Excellence Award) and ecomaine General Manager KEVIN ROCHE.


Elm Street, Railroad Avenue and MechanicStreet. This family fun day will include aYouth Baseball and Softball parade to kickoff the event. Walk the village and visitlocal businesses and register to win raffleprizes. The venue includes live entertain-ment and performances, a wellness tent,face painting and a book reading with localchildren’s author, Cathryn Falwell. The Keyclub will hold a fundraiser carwash andthere will be hotdogs on the grill. Manylocal businesses are participating.

Do you like horses? Hearts and HorsesTherapeutic Riding Center in Buxton islooking for volunteer horse leaders andside walkers to help adults and childrenwith disabilities ride and bond with horses.Must be 14 or older. Will train. FMI, callVicky 929-4700.

Pinochle Anyone? Looking for card enthu-siasts to play four-handed Pinochle onMonday mornings at the Gorham Rec.Center. Willing to teach. Call Martha 839-3431 or [email protected]

Gorham High School Project Graduation2009 will be sponsoring an ExtremeBowling Fundraiser at Yankee Lanes inPortland on April 21 from 10 p.m. -Midnight. Fabulous Light Show and Music.$10. Open to the public. FMI, 892-7412.

A Free Organic Workshop will be held atO’Donal’s Nursery on April 18, 10 a.m.-4p.m. Learn about composting, planting andgrowing organically, weed and pest controland benevolent bugs! FMI, 839-4262.

The 2ND Annual Ringing Up Concert willbe held on April 17, 7:30 p.m. at CresseyRoad United Methodist Church. An eveningof music featuring the Bell Choir and musi-cal groups from church. Goodwill dona-tions accepted. FMI, 839-6450.

A Chicken Pie Dinner will be held on April25, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. in the FellowshipHall of the First Parish Church at 1 ChurchStreet in Gorham. Meal includes: home-made chicken pie, vegetables, dessert pie& coffee Adults $8/Children 12 and under$5. Everyone is welcome!

The Baxter Memorial Library will be host-ing the 1st Annual Nursery School Fair,May 2, 9 a.m.-12 noon. Parents of pre-school-aged children can meet area pre-school staff, learn about various school'sprograms and approaches to learning. Pre-registration is not required. Nursery Schooldirectors wishing to participate may call thelibrary at 839-5031.

Free food, fellowship and fun! A freeCommunity Dinner will be served on April27, 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of theFirst Parish Congregational Church, 1Church Street in Gorham. This dinner issponsored by The Gorham EcumenicalCouncil. All are welcome! Donations willbe taken to benefit Habitat for Humanity.

The Cressey Road Methodist ChurchHandball Choir will be hold its 2nd annual“Evening of Music” on Friday April 17th at7.30pm. FMI call Fran at 839-6450

close to home

The Schoolhouse Arts Center at SebagoLake will hold auditions for Oklahoma! onApril 22 and 23 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.Performances dates are July 9-26. FMI,642-3743 or www.schoolhousearts.org.

Over the River and Through the Woods atthe Schoolhouse Arts Center in Standish,is a can't-miss comedy about the three F'sin life: Family, Faith, and Food! April 24 &25 at 7:30 p.m. and April 26 at 2 p.m. Fortickets, call 642-3743 or [email protected].

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The Gorham Food Pantry (GFP)Board of Directors recently hon-ored Maynard Charron for his time,

commitment and dedication while onthe Board. Charron, who is steppingdown from the Board, was a chartermember since 2001, when the Boardwas formed and was instrumental in thegrowth of the Pantry over the past eightyears. Charron stated he originallyjoined the Board because,“he felt theefforts of a Food Pantry were as impor-tant as any volunteer organization as Icould imagine. It touches the neediest

in our own community. It is for theongoing needy as well as for the oneswho need a short term helping hand.”Charron has been active on manyBoards and stated “the GFP is the mostactive, hands-on, connected Board Ihave been associated with.We accom-plished a lot and I am proud to havebeen a part of such a caring group.”

The Food Pantry recently moved intoa new facility located behind St.Anne’schurch. The Pantry has seen growthover the past 2 months with 20 addi-tional families utilizing the services.

Maynard Charron Recognized byFood Pantry Directors Gorham Times Staff

The Gorham Food Pantry Board recognized Maynard Charron’s hard work with anengraved mantle clock. Pictured (l to r) are Board Members: Paul Willis, Dede Perkins,Chris Moody, Sue Dunn, Cherry Finck, Chairman Fran Doucettte, outgoing memberMaynard Charron, Diane O’Neill and Ernie Manderson.

Photo Credit John Dunn

The Annual Father/Daughter

Dance held by the Gorham

Football Booster was a tremen-

dous success. This fundraiser

is the foundation to the start of

the Gorham Football season

which includes Jr. Grizzlies,

Grizzlies and the Rams.

Pictured (left) are Lee Smith

with daughter Caelyn.

thank youThe Gorham Times was founded by volunteers in 1985 and is still run

by volunteers now, almost fifteen years later! In recognition of National Volunteer Week (April 19th-26th) we would like to take time to thank

our many volunteers ages 16-80—for all the time and effort they give to“Bringing the news to all of Gorham.” See the full list of volunteers

at www.gorhamtimes.com, and click on the volunteer link. We could not do it without you!

Gambo Road caller requested to speakwith an officer regarding a tenant whowas supposed to have left the previousweekend but hadn’t left.

College Avenue caller reported a sub-poena was left on his door but actuallywas meant for someone at a different res-idence.

Evergreen Drive caller reported that theirvehicle had been stolen, and that theyknew where it was located.

State Street caller reported that an ani-mal had possibly gotten stuck in theirgarage as they could hear somethingmoving around.

Blackberry Lane caller requested tospeak with an officer as cruisers weredriving up and down their road and theywere wondering why.

Gray Road caller reported suspiciousactivity in the area. Subject was lookingin the trash for bottles.

Gray Road caller reported that they camehome and noticed someone had enteredtheir residence through a window anddamaged a light. They were not sure ifanything had been taken.

Preble Street caller reported loud musicand hollering coming from a residence.

Garden Avenue caller reported a van inthe area watching houses. Van appearedto be doing carpet installation.

Caller reported they almost hit horsesrunning in the road on Mighty Street.

Alexander Drive caller reported seeing,yet again, a dog pooping on their lawn.They had even posted signs.

Daniel Street caller requested to speakwith an officer as neighbors told them theFedEx driver was in their residence for 15minutes, but did not leave a package or anote. No evidence of a crime at this time.

Partridge Lane caller reported that thebrick building by the parking area forShaw Park has been vandalized as bothfront windows were broken and the insidelooked to be in disarray.

Gordon Farms Road caller wanted to talkto an officer regarding a former girlfriendwho has been coming to their houseintoxicated and attempting to get in.

Wood Road caller reported either adeceased dog or a baby calf on WoodRoad near the crest of the hill by EmmaLane.

Standish Neck Road caller reported sev-eral cars parked on the road causing amajor traffic jam.

North Gorham Road caller reported carswere parking in their elderly mother'sdriveway and it was upsetting her.

Ossipee Trail caller reported an aban-doned vehicle. Operator had droppedsomething and pulled over to pick it up.

Buxton man was arrested for theft byreceiving stolen property, negotiatingworthless property and on an outstandingwarrant.


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• Stress Reduction and Relaxation

• Mind/Body/Spirit Integration

• Quantum Touch© Techniques

• Reiki Training Classes

• Sliding Scale Fees Available

Sandra Maguire, Reiki Master

207-838-1602 [email protected]

Spring Relief! 60-min. session

only $35 thru April!

Holistic Pathways Yoga and Healing Center, Gorham

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DogSense Training and Behavioral CounselingCarolyn Ross CPDT,CTTP

Offering a variety of group classes and private in-home behavior consultations. Reward-based training for dogs of all ages and personalities.

207 929-4482 • www.dogsenseme.com

C L A S S I F I E D SC H I L D C A R EState licensed home daycare has 3 openings.Quality care, preschool program, on Gorham busroute. Call Marianne at 839-9148.

M U S I C L E S S O N SVOICE AND PIANO lessons at my Gorham studio. BA in Music Ed. $22 per half hour. Call Paul 839-4628.

PIANO LESSONS in my Gorham home. $20 half hour.25 years experience. Call Mrs. K, 939-9104.

S E R V I C E SRESTORE YOUR OLDER HOMES to their former gloryinside and out with the experience of Keogh andCompany. See display ad on page 11.

INTERIOR AND EXTERIORPAINTING. Specializing inolder homes. Low rates, quali-ty work. Free estimates. CallDave Hall at 929-4469.

HOUSEKEEPER. Residential orcommercial. Hourly or flatrates. Excellent [email protected]

CLEANING POSITION soughtby local woman. Weekly andevery other week. References available. Call Pat after 2 p.m.839-6827.

LOST AND FOUNDGOLD LOCKET found nearrecycle bins at the GorhamPublic Safety building. FMIcall Lisa or Julie at theGorham Police Department,839-5581.


FRIDAY, APRIL 17n Spotlight Concert Series, Faculty

Composers’ Concert, 8 p.m. CorthellConcert Hall, Gorham campus,$15/$10/$5.

SATURDAY, APRIL 18n The USM Chorale, directed by Dr.

Robert Russell, Corthell Concert Hall,Gorham, 5 p.m. $6/$3. FMI, 780-5555.

SUNDAY, APRIL 19n The USM Concert Band, directed by

Dr. Peter Martin, MPAC at GorhamHigh School, 2 p.m. $6/$3. FMI, 780-5555.

MONDAY, APRIL 20n Patriot’s Day. No school. Spring

Vacation begins.TUESDAY, APRIL 21n Clifford the Big Red Dog Day, 10-12

noon. Join BML for a day of funincluding bingo, stories, games andprizes. Help Westbrook Animal Shelterby bringing a donation of pet food.Recommended for those who loveClifford! FMI, 839-5031.

n Undersea Adventure Day & DrawingWorkshop at the BML, 11-3:30 p.m.Trivia games, exhibits and demonstra-tions all day. Jay Piscabo, author ofThe Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli,1 p.m. talk about his novels and teachdrawing techniques. FMI, 839-5031.

THURSDAY, APRIL 23n Fancy Nancy Day at BML, 1-3 p.m.

Come to the library as fancy as youcan for a day of Fancy Fun.Recommended for all fancy folks. FMI,839-5031.

FRIDAY, APRIL 24n USM Student Composers Showcase, 8

p.m. Corthell Concert Hall, USMGorham campus, Free.

SATURDAY, APRIL 25n USM Chamber Singers directed by

Robert Russell, 5 p.m., CorthellConcert Hall, USM Gorham campus,$6/$3.

n Bean Supper at the Bungalow, 5-6p.m. Corner of Rt. 22 & Broadturn.$5/under 3 free. FMI, 839-6972.

n Chicken Pot Pie Dinner, 5 - 6:30 p.m.,First Parish Church, 1 Church Street inGorham. $8/Children 12 and under $5.Everyone welcome.

n Silpada Silver Design Jewelry Show 11a.m. - 1p.m. FMI 892-5852

SUNDAY, APRIL 26n USM Wind Ensemble conducted by

Peter Martin, 2 p.m., Corthell ConcertHall, USM Gorham campus, $6/$3.

MONDAY, APRIL 27n Vocal Jazz Ensemble conducted by

Michelle Snow, 7:30 p.m., CorthellConcert Hall, USM Gorham campus,

$6/$3. Recently featured on WCSH-TV’s program “207.”

n Free food, fellowship and fun! FreeCommunity Dinner, First ParishCongregational Church, 6 p.m. All arewelcome!

TUESDAY, APRIL 28n Pre-School Story Time for ages 3-5

years, 9:30 a.m. BML. FMI, 839-5031.n USM Jazz Ensemble conducted by

Chris Oberholtzer, 7:30 p.m. CorthellConcert Hall, USM Gorham campus,$6/$3.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29n Narragansett School Kindergarten

Screening. Please call for an appoint-ment 222-1250

THURSDAY, APRIL 30n Baby and Me for ages 0-18 mos., 9:30

a.m. at the BML. FMI, 839-5031.n Toddler Time for ages 18-36 mos. 10

a.m. at the BML. FMI, 839-5031.n Narragansett School Kindergarten


FRIDAY, MAY 1n Narragansett School Kindergarten


The Gorham Ecumenical Food Pantry is open every Thurs. at St. Anne’s Church from 9–11 a.m. and the second Wednesday of eachmonth from 5:30–7 p.m. Open to anyone in need of food from Gorham. Located in the portable building behind St. Anne’s Church.

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Mon–Fri 8–5 Sat 9–12 Sun Closed • www.wymansauto.com

Are you passionate about making a difference?

Are you interested in working with children?

Do you work well independently?

Woodfords Family Services In-Home Support Program urgently needs anenergetic, positive individual to join Family Support Service’s In HomeSupports Team as a Behavioral Health Professional. BHP positions involve pro-viding one-on-one support to children with a diagnosis of Mental retardationand or Autism in their homes. All positions will require non-traditional hours (1-19 hours per week to include mostly after school and/or weekend shifts).Starting salary is $12.00 per hour, paid trainings are also included.

Immediate openings available for the following areas:• Steep Falls, Maine: 18 hour per week position, must be able to work Mondays,

Tuesdays (4 hours/flexible), Saturdays and Sundays.• Baldwin, Maine: 30-40 hour position (full time) must be available at least 6

days a week, and be flexible in scheduling shifts. Prior experience workingwith children/adolescents who are highly behavioral is preferred, but notrequired. Paid Behavior modification and management training will be provid-ed with this position.

Potential candidates for these positions must possess a GED or high-schooldiploma, a valid Maine driver’s license, use of a reliable vehicle and the ability tobe flexible in scheduling shifts. Experience with Autism and/or MentalRetardation helpful, but not required. Training and supervision will be provided.

Serious candidates should mail, or fax a cover letter and resume to:Woodfords Family ServicesBehavioral Health Professional SearchP.O. Box 1768Portland, ME 04104-1768Fax: 207-878-2259

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In Touch Therapeutic Massage 31 Main StGorham offering Massage Therapy and TheTrager© Approach. Excellent rates for highquality care. Improve health while reducingstress. FMI call 839-2333.

PHINNEY LUMBER FIREWOOD. 2+ Cords$200/Cord. Cut, split and free delivery toGorham and surrounding towns. 839-3336or 800-649-0101