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VOLUME 15 NUMBER 16 AUGUST 21, 2009

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At the August 11 workshop meet-ing, the Town Council consid-ered various options in planning

for the future development of theSouth Gorham area.Another topic ofdiscussion was the adjustment ofPlanning Department fees.The work-shop concluded with a presentation

by Town Attorney Bill Dale on severallegal and procedural issues involvingpublic boards.

Town Planner Deborah Fossumbegan the workshop by introducingthe five Planning Board members whowere in attendance. She reviewed theTown’s Comprehensive Plan as it

relates to South Gorham.The plan,adopted in 1993, identified two “outly-ing neighborhood centers” in SouthGorham, one at the intersection ofCounty Road and Hodgdon Road, andthe other the “114/22 overlap area,”where the two routes run on the

Council Considers South Gorham’s Future Bill Ambrose

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YourSpace Maine was approved fora liquor license on August 11 bythe Town Council.The application

will now go to the state level for finalapproval.The purpose is to provideanother revenue stream for the non-profit facility by making YourSpacemore competitive with similar facilitiesin the area.

There are two primary ideas behindthis effort. First,YourSpace hopes toattract more adult leagues to their facili-ty by providing an après game atmos-phere; a camaraderie building experi-ence for the teams. Second,YourSpacehopes to raise more money at theirSecond Annual Night In White fundrais-er to be held on Oct. 3. Last year thiswas a catered event in which the cater-er recognized the profits and tips fromliquor sales. If the license can be final-ized before Oct. 3, the night of theevent,YourSpace will benefit from theproceeds.

Sandy Warren, General Manager ofYourSpace, explained “The goal is tomove toward self-sufficiency.While weare a non-profit facility, grant money isbecoming more and more scarce andwe have to find ways to makeYourSpace more profitable.” Warrenwent on to explain that the license, ifrealized, will also make the center morecompetitive for hosting both social andcorporate events.

YourSpace has recently been the vic-tim of two thefts.Towards the end ofJuly someone broke into the sportscomplex stealing cash,Allagash BlackBeef Jerky (sold only at the Center) andcandy from the concession stand. Lastfall someone stole a basketball hoopand bleachers from outside the build-ing. “All of us who have worked so hardto make YourSpace a success take thispersonally,” stated Warren. She contin-ued “It is really sad to see someone takeaway from such a community effort.”

YourSpaceExplores NewRevenueSource Sue Dunn

On the evening of Thursday,August 6,Craig Surran,23,of Kennebunk, wasdriving on Day Road and apparently

failed to negotiate the curve at the top ofthe hill.Surran's vehicle slid sidewaysdown the hill,hit a mailbox across thestreet, rolled over several times and land-ed upside down in a pond with only therear end of the car above water.

Benjamin Seale, who lives nearby,heard the screeching tires.When he didnot hear a vehicle then drive by, Sealegot in his car, drove up the road andfound the car upside down in a pondwhich is on property owned by KathyAshley and John Reuter.

No one else was around when Sealegot to the pond. He jumped into thewater but was not able to open the dri-ver's side door. He then found a largerock which he used to break the win-dow. He reached inside the vehicle butstill could not get the door open. EricCram called 911 and then stopped tohelp as did Wayne Smith and JessicaLepage, with the three of them joiningSeale in the pond.

Seale and the others tried to flip thecar over but were not able to do so.Ultimately, the rescuers were able topull Surran out through the window.By this time the police had arrived.Once Sgt. Mike Nault determined therewas no one else in the car, Surran wastaken to the hospital for observation ashe had been in the water for severalminutes. He was conscious when hewas rescued.

Seale stated he was “glad it ended theway it did. I had a moment of wonder-ing what to do but then the firstresponder course I had taken as well asinstinct kicked in. I was the only onethere at first and I thought the drivermight be dead. I knew time was tickingaway.”The Gorham Police Department isplanning an event to recognize the fourrescuers for their efforts.

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Heroic Rescue on Day Road Sheri Faber

Day Road resident Benjamin Seale, along with three others, jumped into a pond alongside the road, to rescue a motorist when his car landed upside down in the water.

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HOT OFF THE PRESSBoth Neil and Suzanne Libby have beenresidents of Gorham since childhood.They pick up every issue of the GorhamTimes to stay in touch with all theGorham news.

Around TownA Municipal election will be heldNovember 3 for the purpose ofelecting:• Two (2) people to the Town Council

for three (3) year terms.• Two (2) people to the School Board

for three (3) year terms.Nomination papers are availablefrom the Town Clerk’s Office.Completed nomination papers mustbe submitted to the Town Clerk’soffice no later than 4:30 p.m.,September 18.

Any registered voter of the Town ofGorham interested in running for theTown Council or School Board mustsubmit nomination papers with noless than 25 and no more than 100endorsement signatures of personswho are registered voters of theTown. FMI contact the clerk’s Officeat 222-1670.

Dear Gorham Times,This week marks my first visit to the beautiful state of Maine. I am staying

with a friend, Alison Harmon and her mother Janet McKenney of School Street in your lovely village, and was inspired to write a poem for your newspaper. I hope you enjoy it.

Today,I saw my first lighthouse.I ate a lobster without a bib.I started in Scarboroughand ended in Gorham.Guess which place I think is best?

It’s not a town, it’s a villagewith a house of pizza and a bell with a rope.Even the cats are cooler here.And I really, really want to ring that bell.

Bridgett Snowden

Letters to the editor must be signed with a first and last name, typed or e-mailed and include a phone number. Submissions should be original to the Gorham Times and less than 300 words. Letters are solelythe opinion of the writer and not of the Gorham Times. They are published at the discretion of the Gorham Times and are subject to editing.

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

Tax Relief For Mainers Sen. Phil Bartlett

Ihave stated many times that despitethe difficulties we face in the econo-my, our state government is always

looking for ways to assist Maine resi-dents.

One way we have done this isthrough a program called the MaineResidents Property Tax and RentRefund Program, better known as the“Circuit Breaker” program. Residentsmay qualify for a partial refund ofproperty taxes assessed and/or rentpaid during 2008 on their primary res-idence.Applications for 2008 becameavailable on August 1st.The programfor 2008 runs from now through June1st, 2010.

This program is a great way to assistMaine residents by providing thou-sands of families with tax relief. It isestimated that approximately 200,000Maine residents will qualify for theprogram’s benefits.The average refundis expected to be $525. Some mayreceive a refund as high as $1,600!

To learn more about the program,you can call Maine Revenue Servicesat 207-626-8475 or visit them online atwww.maine.gov/revenue.

Along with our tax reform efforts,which save taxpayers money by reduc-ing the state income tax, this programis an important aspect of our state’sefforts to put money back in your

pockets as much aspossible. Not onlythat, it helps stimu-late the economyby giving con-sumers moreresources to affordproducts sold inour businesses.Every little bit helps.

These programs are admittedlyimperfect. But I am constantly lookingfor ways to either improve existingprograms or implement new ideas. Iencourage you to send in your feed-back on what you think the state cando to further help our economy.

As always, you can get in touchwith me by either calling the SenateMajority Office at 207-287-1515, or e-mailing me at [email protected].

———————————————————Sen. Phil Bartlett(207) 839-7827, [email protected]. Jane Knapp(207) 839-3880, [email protected]. Linda Sanborn(207) 839-4664, [email protected]

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Audiology and Hearing Aid Services

Village Hearing Care

381 Main Street, Suite 4Gorham, Maine 04038

839-8400 • www.villagehearing.com

Shannon Phinney Dowdle, Audiologist

Have you been wondering on yourweekly or daily treks to the gro-cery store what will occupy the

newly constructed two-story sage-green building near Hannaford’s onElm Street? The Carriage House, thechristened name of the newly con-structed building at 8 Elm Street inGorham, will be the new office spaceof Dr. Robert Lavoie’s chiropractic clin-ic. (The other office will be filled bythe building’s owner Dave Douin,CPA.) Mystery solved. Formerly locat-ed at The Old Richardson Place onMain Street in Gorham,“Dr. Rob,” as hispatients familiarly call him, is pleasedto be locating to a more convenientfirst floor location.

Born in the County, this Frenchvillenative graduated from the Universityof Maine at Fort Kent and Oronobefore attending the renowned PalmerCollege of Chiropractic in Davenport,Iowa.After completing his studies,Lavoie took part in Palmer’s ClinicAbroad & Humanitarian Program,bringing chiropractic care to impover-ished Brazilians in the Amazon.Following an internship and post-grad-uate training, Lavoie opened his prac-tice in 2006.

While in high school, Lavoie injuredhis back playing basketball and quiteliterally could not walk.“My fatherchose to take me to a chiropractor asopposed to a medical doctor,” saysLavoie,“and he fixed me. It’s as simpleas that.”And his own personal successstory inspired him to follow that samepath.“I love making a difference inpeople’s lives,” adds Dr. Rob.“Seeingthem walk out of the office withoutthe pain they came in with is great.”

In addition to relieving back pain,Lavoie’s proficiency in extremity

adjustments is particularly appreciatedby those suffering from wrist, shoul-der, knee and ankle injuries as well asthose experiencing plantar fasciitis,carpal tunnel syndrome and tenniselbow.“We treat kids with persistentearaches, sore throats, colic, constipa-tion and headaches,” adds Dr. Rob.Andnot surprisingly, this kid-friendly doc-tor (check out the Kid’s Kave bur-rowed in one of the walls) says 25% ofhis practice is made up of children ofall ages, including babies.

Lavoie is also pleased to have mas-sage therapist Diane Pierce working inhis practice. Focused more on the ther-apeutic benefits of sports massage,deep tissue massage and Swedish mas-sage, Pierce explains the benefits ofworking in tandem with a chiropractor.“If muscles are holding you out ofalignment,”offers Pierce,“then loosen-ing muscles will allow adjustments byDr. Rob to hold better.”“It’s a one-twopunch,” adds Dr. Rob with his big smile.

The Chiropractic Clinic of Gorhamalso sponsors The Wellness WalkingTeam which meets every Tuesday andThursday for an hour-long walk withPierce in Gorham (6-7 p.m.) and aSunday afternoon walk around BackBay in Portland.Those interested injoining the team or learning moreabout Dr. Rob’s clinic may visitwww.gorhamchiro.com.

CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC OF GORHAM(formerly Lavoie Chiropractic)8 Elm Street, Suite 1Gorham, Maine 04038207-839-6800www.gorhamchiro.comHOURSOpen 8-6 Monday-FridayOpen 9-12 SaturdayClosed Wednesday

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Lavoie Chiropractic Jackie Francis

Tim GrahamManaging PartnerModern Woodmen of [email protected]: 207-883-3967Cell: 207-232-4622

Diane Pierce and Rob Lavoie stand in front of the building that will soon be the newhome of Lavoie Chiropractic. The two are teaming up to offer even more therapeuticbenefits to their patients.

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municipal

There have been multiple car burgla-ries in the Winslow Road and LittleFalls area. Police have suspects in

both cases.Gorham PD has broken up several

parties where underage young peoplewere drinking.The parties were general-ly reported by neighbors complainingof excessive noise and lots of vehicles.

The Grand Jury returned the follow-ing indictments in August:• Justin Cardelli, 29, of South Portland,

was indicted for robbery on chargesbrought by Gorham PD.

• Vincent Clark, 53, of Gorham, wasindicted on two counts of aggravat-ing trafficking in cocaine within 1000feet of a school on charges broughtby the MDEA.

• Kenneth Durgin, 28, of Gorham, wasindicted for reckless conduct with aweapon, criminal mischief, assaultand violating conditions of release oncharges brought by the WestbrookPD.

• Scott Elwell, 38, of Gorham, wasindicted for OUI (3rd one), driving

without a licenseand criminalspeed on chargesbrought byGorham PD.

• Paul Hooper, 28, of Gorham, wasindicted for two counts of assault onan officer (with priors), and refusingto submit to arrest on chargesbrought by Portland PD.

• Michael Marceau, 21, of Gorham, wasindicted on seven counts of burglary,two counts of theft, four counts ofcriminal mischief, and two counts ofburglary of a motor vehicle oncharges brought by USM PD.

• Shane McAlister, 21, of Portland, wasindicted for two counts of theft,unauthorized use, ten counts of bur-glary of a motor and theft on chargesbrought by Gorham PD. He was alsoindicted on 2 additional counts ofburglary, three counts of theft andunauthorized use by Portland PD.

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Police Have Suspects inCar Burglaries

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After a long summer of suspendedinterlibrary loan service, due to thecollapse of the statewide delivery

service that handles moving libraryitems around the state, the BaxterMemorial Library has great news.TheMaine State Library, the UniversitySystem and other involved parties haveentered into a contract with RecordsManagement Center (RMC) of Bangor.RMC has already begun training anddealing with the backlog of itemsstranded around the state. Onlinerequesting and the ability to requestitems from other libraries is scheduledto resume on August 31.

The Library would like to thank themany volunteers and staff memberswho, as they traveled to different partsof the state, eased the backlog at Baxterby delivering bags and boxes of libraryitems which helped immensely. Formore information on interlibrary loanservice contact 839-5031 or www.bax-terlibrary.org

At a Special Meeting held August 12,the Baxter Library Trustees set a newschedule for hours of operation for theLibrary. Budget cuts made decreasingthe Library’s hours of operation neces-sary. In making the difficult decision asto when to close, the Trustees used sur-veys and took into account the input ofpatrons and staff.The Trustees thankeveryone who took the time to com-plete a survey.

Beginning Sept. 14, the new hourswill be:

Monday 1–7 p.m.Tuesday 9 a.m. –7 p.m.Wednesday 1–7 p.m.Thursday: 9 a.m.–7 p.m.Friday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.Saturday 9 a.m.–1 p.m.(closed Saturdays June 15–Sept. 15)

Baxter Interlibrary LoanService ReturnsTrustees Set New Hours of OperationPam Turner, Director, Baxter Memorial Library

According to a recent survey con-ducted locally, the top three con-cerns among senior citizens over

the age of sixty are: identity theft,publictransportation, and the timing/visibilityof crosswalks.The Gorham/WesbrookTriad is working to alleviate these con-cerns and is committed to helping sen-iors feel safe in their own community.

Triad is a partnership that involveslaw enforcement, senior citizens, andsocial services.The primary goals ofTriad are to reduce the criminal victim-ization of older citizens and enhance thedelivery of law enforcement services tothe community,ultimately improving thequality of life for seniors.TheGorham/Wesbrook chapter is one ofnineteen programs in Maine, and part ofa larger,national association.

“Triad educates seniors; it’s a way forthem to protect themselves and theirfinances, and to live without fear,”explained Officer Ted Hatch of theGorham Police Department.

Philip Curran,80, is a senior volunteermember of the organization.“There’s agreat area of vulnerability and reluctancefor seniors to ask for help,”Curranexplained.“There’s a lot of need outthere and Triad supplies some solutions.”

Triad enables officers to act as anaccessible resource in the community;

anything from emergency procedures, totelemarketing fraud, to roadway cross-walks and legal advice.

Triad often concentrates on crimeprevention education and reassuranceprograms.Activities may include:homesecurity tips,knowledge of current fraudsand scams,coping with telephone solici-tations and door-to-door salesmen,elderabuse prevention,recognition and report-ing,emergency preparedness plans,distri-bution of useful products (such as emer-gency flash lights, large reflective housenumbers to assist emergency responders,medical information cards for emergencyuse,etc.).

Earlier this month,Gorham PoliceOfficer Ted Hatch and Westbrook OfficerChristine LaBranche presented the TownCouncil with an overview of the pro-gram’s objectives, as well as accomplish-ments over the last year.

Dave Garthe,Chair of theGorham/Westbrook Triad explained,“It’sbeen just over a year.We’re still gettingour feet wet,but we’ve accomplished alot for a new group.”

Since the program’s launch last June,the Gorham/Westbrook Triad has tack-led numerous community concernsrelayed by local seniors. Some examplesof their recent efforts include; identitytheft education, installation of anti-theft

locks for elderly residents at the Inn atVillage Square, and their current project,collecting unwanted cell phones so thatthey may distributed to seniors in need.If you’d like to help,please drop off yourcell phone and charger at the Gorhamor Westbrook Police Department.Thephones will be cleared,have 911 pro-grammed and distributed to local sen-iors in need.

Triad encourages anyone with a vest-ed interest of seniors in the communityto get involved.The next meeting will beheld at the Gorham Municipal Center onSeptember 11.

“It’s been very rewarding,”saidOfficer LaBranche.“I’ve had a lot of funtalking with the seniors in the communi-ty and learning from them.”

Officer Hatch agreed that his experi-ence with Triad has been a positive oneand emphasized the need for such anorganization in the community.“Their[seniors] concerns are real,”Hatch stat-ed.“And we’re working to address them;we’re getting the apple one bite at atime.”

Triad Completes First Year Christine Ludwiczak


YourSpace Sports and RecreationComplex will now offer a morecompetitive social atmosphere, as

the Town Council approved the arenafor a liquor license earlier this month.“Playing on a sports team isn’t justphysical, it’s a social event, too,” saidYourSpace Board Member and leagueparticipant, Dave Maroon.“It’s anopportunity for adults to unwind a bit,laugh about the games, watch othersplay, and enjoy a beverage.” (See relatedarticle on page 1.)

Also at the August 4 meeting, theCouncil approved an amendment tothe Land Use and Development Code,allowing for Bed & Breakfasts facilitiesin additional areas throughout the com-munity. Matt Mattingly of Pine CrestBed and Breakfast, spoke in support ofthis amendment.

“I think it’s great for the expansion ofbusiness in town,”said Councilor ShonnMoulton.“It lets old houses turn intobeautiful structures that can be sharedwith people from all over the world.”

Chairman Matthew Robinson agreed,“There are a lot of old houses inGorham, and we want to preservethem.”He thanked all involved for theirgenerous time and effort.

A more controversial matter was alsodiscussed, as the council ruled unani-mously against submitting a request tothe Appointments/Personnel Committeeapproving health insurance coverage fordomestic partners.

The motion failed largely on accountof terminology and finances. CouncilorBurleigh Loveitt posed the question,“What defines domestic?”, explainingthat without the official definition, it’sdifficult to hold the debate.ViceChairman Michael Phinney was inagreement with the broad language butrequested clarification on the proposedordinance.

Strains of the current economy werementioned when discussing thismotion.“In times of tough budgets,where we’re really cutting back, I can’tsee myself supporting this,”Phinney

said.“As long as it’s the case that legallyrecognized same-sex marriages are cov-ered, I’m not looking to expand at thistime to include domestic partners.”

Code Enforcement Officer ClintCushman reported from the CodeEnforcement Department. He advisedthat building permits for single-familyhomes, as well as plumbing, septic, andelectrical permits, are down this year.

Town Manager David Cole inquiredabout the statewide building code andMr. Cushman advised a statewide build-ing code should go into effect in July2010.When finalized, it will apply toany community with a population over2,000. He stressed this wouldn’t be asignificant change from the BOCAbuilding code currently used, but theintent is to have uniformity throughoutthe state.

Also at the meeting, members ofTriad spoke in front of the TownCouncil to update the board on theprogram’s progress since the launchlast June.Triad is an organization thatenables the collaboration of lawenforcement, senior citizens, and socialservices, with the common goal ofkeeping local seniors safe in their com-munity. (See related article on page 4.)

School Committee Chairman, DennisLibby, reported that the first day ofschool will be August 31 for grades K-6and 9th grade, and September 1 forgrades 7th, 8th, and 10th-12th.

The Town Manager reported that heissued five-year service pins to BenMoreland and Ted Hatch (Police Dept.),a 10 year service pin to MikeD’Arcangelo (Assessor), 15 year servicepins to Dana Thompson (Police Dept.)and Dean Belanger (Fire Dept.) and 20year service pins to Terry Deering, DaveLampron, and Dick Emery (PublicWorks), and Chris Sanborn, (PoliceDept). Mr. Cole also congratulatedPolice Department employees BobMailman,Ted Hatch,Todd Gagnon andDan Young for their participation in theBeach to Beacon race.

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Council Discusses DomesticPartner Insurance CoverageChristine Ludwiczak

Photo Credit Kris Hatch

Gorham officers engage inplainclothes operation: run-ning the Beach toBeaconRace. While these officersweren’t on official duty, theydid run the race togetherproving that Gorham hassome physically fit policeofficers protecting our town.Pictured (l to r): Sgt. DannyYoung, Officer Ted Hatch andSgt. Bob Mailman. OfficerTodd Gagnon also completedthe race but missed thephoto op.

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living

Iam always pleased to share the beautyand the bounty of the garden with myhuman friends. Cut flowers to go, a

sharing of extra vegetables and herbsand an exchange of lore and advice ispart of a garden visit. Keep lemonadecooling in the refrigerator and all youhave to do is run to the garden to cutsome mint and Lemon Verbena for a fla-vorful garnish. It is a welcome break tosit on the porch and enjoy spontaneousconversation with friends.

All my drop -in friends understandthat when I come directly from the gar-den I am not in my best “bib and tuck-er.”Muddy knees and dirty hands arethe fashion each day for me.Whilecrawling around the garden I realizehow generous I am with my plants andlandscape. Beneficial earth wormsabound in parts of my garden that havebeen regularly amended with compost.They are welcome to share every inchof the garden as they do a grand job ofaerating the soil. Bees are also welcomevisitors. Pollination is their goal. Bringon the sunny days for their activity.

How much sharing can a gardenertolerate? I do not intentionally share myhosta with the slugs,but they have had ahay day this year.Buckwheat hulls,diatomaceous earth,beer in a dish andslug repellent have done quite well withvigilant treatment.One part ammonia to10 parts water in a spray bottle sprayedin the center of the plant at night helpstoo.One must be devoted to have a noslug garden. I’m not there yet.

The tomato cut worm is anotherunwanted visitor. I am not willing toshare my tomato plants with cutworms. I protect the stems of my toma-to plants with a bottomless paper cuparound the stem at ground level.

There are tunnels and holes every-

where made bymoles. So far theyare just an annoy-ance. Castor oil intheir holes sendsthem on theirway.Where dothey go? Lookaround to see where you have driventhem.

The biggest bane of my existence arewoodchucks. If only they would feaston the clover in my lawn they couldstay. My echinacea has all been eaten.Before I put up a fence and net barrieraround my cucumber raised bed theywere about to devour those.A friendtold me that his woodchucks climbedupon his picnic table and ate hischrysanthemums. How can thoserodents be smarter than we are? When Icatch them in a trap they will go faraway over a river to a desolate place tobe with their friends.

At last I may have found a cure fordeer nibbling.There are stinky spraysthat will keep them away from prizedplants. Strong scented soap and garlic inmesh bags hung around the plants willusually reroute deer.With all this rainthe garlic and soap work the best asthey keep on giving off odors even afterthe rain. Malognite spread on theground around a tempting plant willdeter them.Try several of these cures atthe same time.

After all this, I do have a little timeleft to tend my flowers and weed.Willingly we forge ahead and find manyways to gain pleasure from our gardens.Sharing with friends is one of thosepleasures.

For more gardening information, logon to www.friendscorner.biz.

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Are You Sharing YourGarden? Linda Treworgy Faatz

Interested in enjoying the outdoorswith your family while learning moreabout the Presumpscot Regional Land

Trust (PRLT)? Join us for an outdoorwalk on September 5 from 10 a.m. tonoon. Meet members of your communi-ty interested in land conservation of thePresumpscot River watershed and learnmore about the many properties pro-tected through the land trust's efforts.

DIRECTIONS: From Gorham, take202 north approximately 2.25 miles outof Gorham where you’ll see Little RiverDrive. Pass by both signs for Little RiverDrive. Just beyond the second sign isthe beginning of the trail. Park on the

side of the road here.There’s a markedfield you will follow onto Aspen Lane,turn right and walk down Aspen Lane,after a few houses, down on the leftyou’ll see another sign.Take that trailinto the woods and along the river.Once you arrive at the river, you can goup or downstream; both trails loop ontothemselves.There are approximately 3miles of trails.The two properties totalover 28 acres of woods bordering onthe Little River with paths and bridgesallowing a scenic walk along the river.Included in this easement are the fieldsbeside Route 202, which children fromthe area use as a ball field.

Take a Hike PRLT Visits the Little River Linda Treworgy Faatz

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intheZoneTriAthletes Compete to Cure Cancer:In the Maine Cancer Foundation’s Trifor a Cure Triathlon held in SouthPortland August 9, 10 Gorham resi-dents completed the 1/3 mile swim,15 mile bicycle ride and a 3 mile run:

Place Name Time32 HANNAH SCHULZ 1:24:2766 REBECCA STAMARIS 1:28:31104 LESLIE DUPUIS 1:31:12131 AIMEE CARTIER 1:32:29171 KATHLEEN DIMICK 1:34:45225 MARCIA SMITH 1:37:56248 SUZY BREWER 1:39:18418 JEAN RAPPLEYEA 1:56:56437 JAIME STROUT 2:02:12455 KATHRYN CARON 2:08:09

GHS Golfers Shine In StateTournament: GHS golfers TOMMYSTIRLING and MIKE ARSENAULT shota 77 and a 78 respectively on August5 to finish among the top 16 golfersand advance to match play at the Age 15-17 Maine Junior GolfChampionship at the Val Halla golfcourse in Cumberland. Both golferslost close matches in the round of 16 match play.

Photo Credit Al McKeen North Atlantic Studios

This past spring, the GHS girls lacrosse team finished the season with a perfect 10-0record. Along with the GHS varsity team, as well as the Gorham Middle School seventh-grade and eighth-grade teams, Gorham produced four girls lacrosse teams with undefeat-ed regular-season records. Playing for the GHS JV team are front row (l to r): BeccaFoster, Solange Carpenter, Shelby Curtis, Katelyn Gearen, Ashley Gaudette, ShannonWilcox and Kelly Devoe. Middle row: Kat Whitehead, Melanie Hebert, Deireann Stillson,Hanna Hamblen, Abby Bailey, Abbey Brown and Aryn Martin. Back row: Head Coach EvaSeiders, Lindsey Smith, Allie Sturgis, Caite Robinson, Bri Nee, Lauren Garrard, MoClements and Leanna Dalfonso

JV Girls’ Lacrosse

Triathlon Interest Starting to Explode in Gorham and Across Maine Thomas Chalmers McLaughlin, Contributing Writer

Gorham residents (l to r) Dino Desanctis, Bob Kutzer and Brian Hamann participated in theUrban Epic Triathlon held in Portland on July 18. The sprint distance triathlon, consisting ofa 1/2 mile swim, 13 mile bike ride and a 3.7 mile run, has gained popularity in recent years.

Photo credit Mia Desanctis

The past three years has seen anexplosion in the number oftriathlons within Maine and the

United States.With it, an increased num-ber of Gorham residents have shownthey are willing to push themselves inthree different sports all at the sametime. In the recent Maine CancerFoundation’s Tri for a Cure Triathlon heldin South Portland,10 Gorham residentscompleted the 1/3 mile swim,15 milebicycle ride and a 3 mile run.HannahShulz,28 was the first Gorham residentto complete the race with a time of 1hour ,24 minutes and 27 seconds.

On the national scene, GHS class of1995 graduate, Mike Caiazzo finishedfourth overall and was the firstAmerican finisher at the Ironman LakePlacid Triathlon July 27. Caiazzo finishedthe 140.6 mile race in a time of 8 hours,59 minutes and 57 seconds.

“Triathlons are a lot of fun,” saidGorham resident Rae ChalmersMcLaughlin, who recently completedMaine State Triathlon in Bethel.“It's likebeing a little kid again, you get to swima little, bike a little and then run a little.”

The process of racing a triathlonrequires important mental planning andcoordination. Most races start with amass or wave start for the swim.Thesewave starts are often described aschaotic and somewhat challenging.“Within the first two minutes of my lastrace, I had two people swim over myback and push me under the water,”said Heidi Richards, a Gorham triathlete.“It takes some time to get into a rhythmand to focus on your swim stroke andyour breathing.”

Once triathletes complete the swim,they must run to a transition areawhere they change out of a wetsuit andinto biking attire complete with bikeshoes and helmet.The bike portion iswhere time can be made up if the swimwas slow.Triathletes are marked on theback of their calves with their racenumber on the right calf and the racersage on the left. Because races are timedevents and awards are given within agecategories, triathletes can assess theirposition within race based on other rac-ers’ markings. Once the bike portion iscomplete, racers then return to a transi-tion area and change shoes for the lastpart of the race, the run.The transitionfrom the bicycle portion of the race tothe run requires the racer to refocustheir energy and to use different legmuscles as they run.

According to The InternationalTriathlon Union, races fall into four dif-ferent categories based on distance.Sprint triathlons, the most popular race,generally consist of a half-mile swim, 12-mile bike ride and a 3-mile run. Olympicdistances are a 1-mile swim, 25-milebike ride and a 6-mile run. Half Ironmandistances are 1.2-mile swim, 56-milebike ride and a 13-mile run.TheIronman triathlon, which is consideredthe most grueling race, consists of a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and 26.2-mile run. Of the Ironman races, theHawaii Ironman race is the best knownwith racers biking over lava flats wheremid-day temperatures can reach 110degrees.

No Fun RunThe Annual Gorham Trails Fun Run and 5K Run will not be happening this year. The group’s President, Bob Frazier, has had a few setbacks from his rehabilitationof injuries sustained in a past accident. Look for this Gorham tradition to return nextyear in August.

Photo Credit Megan Caiazzo

Mike Caiazzao, GHS ‘95, was the first American to cross the finish line in the LakePlacid Ironman triathlon July 26 at Lake Placid, NY. He finished fourth overall with a timeof 8:59:57, a triathlon record for Maine. The event includes a 2.4 mile swim, a 112-milebike ride and a 26.2 mile marathon. Caiazzo is shown at the finish line of the bike ride andat the end of the competition (the marathon portion).


Beach to BeaconThere were 113 runners from Gorham who participated in the 12th Annual TDBanknorth Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race on August 1 in Cape Elizabeth. The raceattracts top professional runners from around the world. The winning men’s time,posted by Ed Muge from Kenya, was 28:05 while the winning women’s time of 32:06was posted by Irene Limika, also of Kenya The list below includes the results of allrunners from Gorham:

Place Name Time150 Peter Downing 37:13292 Dick Graves 40:46342 Ron Adolf 41:25370 Charles Whitehead 41:51388 Isaac Worrall 42:01522 Jillian Leger 43:40564 Greg Hughes 44:07620 Audrey Adkison 44:34657 Dino Desanctis 44:55692 Sharon Hamann 45:12700 Kelsey Rex 45:16740 Tom Biegel 45:38775 Neile Nelson 45:57856 Angela Leclerc 46:44888 Tom Sallinen 46:58894 Dora Rex 46:591015 Laurie Nicholas 47:471017 Mark Adkison 47:481075 Shawn McDermott 48:061160 Scott Stevens 48:301211 Seth Nielsen 48:491225 Kyle Hodgkins 48:521316 Hannah Schulz 49:201323 Dan Hunter 49:221411 Adam Hawkes 49:511418 Justin Loveitt 49:541459 Nick Chabot 50:081475 Randall Dyer 50:121569 Betty Rines 50:431659 George Brewer 51:111673 Jeremy Clough 51:151712 Alex Peck 51:251759 John O'Malley 51:411779 Greg Lavertu 51:481781 Laurie Scott 51:481805 Rob Callahan 51:551856 Tim Higgins 52:111864 Rachel Lawrence 52:131960 Steven Palanza 52:461967 Lauren Peter 52:501999 Michael Downing 52:592077 Whitney Wilson 53:242091 Jon Foster 53:282126 Diane Bell 53:382206 Jay Banks 54:012211 Brian Soares 54:022360 Rae Chalmers Mclaughlin 54:432386 Sarah Morrell 54:492442 Curt Peffer 55:032446 Debbie Callahan 55:042464 Kevin Gagne 55:102598 Nick Kirby 55:462612 Philip Darasz 55:502653 Charlie Springer 56:042678 Jenny Babino 56:142728 Eric Anderson 56:272785 Lauren Pierce 56:38

2830 David Babino 56:532985 Amy Rogers 57:373025 Richard Donaldson 57:453056 Thomas Chalmers Mclaughlin 57:543076 Charlie Haws 57:583100 Michelle Michaud 58:043131 Gail McVetty 58:143162 Robert Kutzer 58:233191 Kenneth Curtis 58:323229 Pamela Baldwin 58:423295 Robert Schmidt 59:023300 Alison Champagne 59:033323 Lou Couture 59:113388 Jessica Gagne 59:293427 Joellen Haynes Duplisea 59:383436 Andrea Goggins 59:403456 Jeff Willis 59:453490 Angela Henry 59:533542 Lynn Young 1:00:073615 Kristine Biegel 1:00:283675 Jack Wu 1:00:463676 Amy Wu 1:00:473781 Donna Kitchin 1:01:203809 Jennifer Coppersmith 1:01:273849 Steven Kuntz 1:01:403869 Cathy Smith 1:01:483953 Abbie Adkison 1:02:164001 Lisa Royland 1:02:374080 Kyle Willis 1:03:044102 Mike Chabot 1:03:134125 Denise Whitehead 1:03:224176 Robert Wood 1:03:404484 Kelli Deveaux 1:06:004543 Naomi Schucker 1:06:364621 Sarah Bisson 1:07:154706 Michael Smyth 1:08:044801 Tim Perry 1:09:104830 Marlene Buda 1:09:304846 Dawn Peterson 1:09:424885 Lynn Kalloch 1:10:074948 Melissa Kuntz 1:10:494955 Leslie Norris 1:10:535112 Jeffery Mullin 1:13:385219 Toni Chabot 1:16:185265 Michael Foster 1:18:035272 Ann McCullough 1:18:185284 Amy Hodgkins 1:18:485301 Helene Roy 1:19:095319 Laura Clough 1:19:435410 Hank Hines 1:23:365419 Erin Webber 1:24:025480 C Stinson 1:27:295506 Lorria Briggs 1:30:305507 Patrice Lockhart 1:30:305525 Sue Britting 1:32:245592 Michelle Carlberg 1:46:27

The YourSpace indoor sports facilityis holding true to their vision state-ment which states,“We envision a

facility that will serve the full range ofrecreational and wellness needs of thewhole community, from toddlers to sen-iors.”YourSpace has now opened itsdoors to Special Olympics programsand athletes—free of charge.

“We tried for years to find a complexthat would accept us and were turnedaway until YourSpace found us,” saidJudi Joy, who manages the SpecialOlympics Unified Flag Football team.“This was our first year playing flagfootball and it went better than anyoneanticipated.”

Donating the field to the SpecialOlympics is YourSpace’s way of givingback to the community, and the UnifiedFlag Football team.“Our community hasdone so much to support us, and wewanted to do something to support apart of our community that was inneed,”said Sandy Warren, GeneralManager of YourSpace.

Special Olympics is a non-profit organ-ization that brings together people withintellectual disabilities to compete andbe active through sports and Olympicevents.YourSpace hosted flag-footballand soccer during the winter months,along with a pilot program for childrenbetween the ages of four and seven.

“This was a five-week program thatintroduced the kids to the sports andhelped them work through focusissues,” said Warren.

The fact that YourSpace is an indoorfacility has also been a big plus. "In pre-vious years we have played outdoorsand have had to cancel several weeks of

the league due to rain and the condi-tion of the field,” said William Brillant,who manages the Cumberland CountySpecial Olympics office.“This year wedid not have to worry about the weath-er as we played indoors in Gorham.”

And while YourSpace is excited tohave the Special Olympics use the facili-ty, the athletes are just as excited to bethere.“When they come in and see thebig field, their eyes just light up,” saidWarren. “You can tell they are just soexcited to be here. Here they can cutloose and have a great time.”

YourSpace will continue to host theflag football and soccer events in thewinter and hopes to bring in moreevents as well.“The folks at YourSpaceare amazing,” said Joy,“YourSpace is avery generous organization, and welook forward to a long relationship withthem.”

To help raise funds for general oper-ating expenses, and to allow the facilityto continue supporting the SpecialOlympics,YourSpace will host theSecond Annual “A Night in White” fundraising event on October 3 featuringMotor Booty Affair, along with a cashbar and a silent auction. Events like thisallow YourSpace to donate fields andequipment to the Special Olympics aswell as help the non-profit organizationcover monthly bills.

To learn more about the events goingon at YourSpace, visit www.yourspace-maine.com or call Sandy Warren at 839-6767.To volunteer with the SpecialOlympics, contact William Brillant at879-0489 [email protected].

YourSpace Specializing inSpecial Olympics John Mark Adkison, Gorham Times Summer Intern

The Unified Soccer Team is one of several Special Olympics programs that rely on freetime donated by the YourSpace recreation center.

Photo credit Judy Joy


For those of us who grew up in thefifties and sixties in Gorham, oureducational journey started at the

Campus School on Fort Hill Road. Andfor many of us, our journey endedacross the street at the University ofMaine in Gorham.

Of course, in the mid-50’s, what wasthen Gorham State Teacher’s college,paled in comparison to what it lookedlike in the mid-60’s when theUniversity of Maine started sniffingaround for potential partners.Andtoday almost forty years later, I wouldhardly recognize my old friend.

In September of 1969, I transferredto Gorham to attend college afterspending my freshman year at Orono.The process of Gorham joining theUniversity family was in transition, butGorham was still offering an entiresemester for $50…$50!!! I took fourof the best courses I ever took in mycollege life that year, a bargain at thetime, even more unbelievable today.

But perhaps even more amazing isthe picture my mother paints of theUniversity of Maine in Gorham whenshe attended in the late 1930’s. It wascalled Gorham Normal School at thattime and the teacher’s program tookthree years to complete. Upon graduat-ing, she took her first job in WestBuxton in a one room schoolhouseresponsible for the education of twen-ty-four children ages first througheighth grades.And all that for a salaryof $16 a week.

Yup, the University of Maine inGorham has changed considerably.From the 30’s and 40’s when it hadtwo dormitories for women only andmen were left to their creativeresources to find housing among thetown’s people, to the twenty-first cen-tury with expansive new buildingsand so many entrances, I’m neversure which one to take.

From 1955 when I walked intoMrs.Colpitt’s kindergarten class, to aspecial fourth grade with Mr.Kimball,finishing a great senior year withMr.Holden and enjoying U.S. History

with Mr.Emerson at the college, I feel Iexperienced the best educationGorham has to offer.

It was an education that took manyof us far in life from those like StevenCobb, class of 1968, who ended upchartering people around the world inhis sailboat to people like MarthaTreworgy, class of 1962 who stayed inGorham and became one of its leadingcitizens.

Three houses and three states later,I am not surprised that many of thepeople I grew up with decided toremain right here in Gorham.

It’s the kind of place where dreamsare made and often come true. It’s atown that cares about its young peo-ple and puts time and energy into theeducational system that will nurturethousands of young minds.

So as I wrap up my GorhamMemories Series with the GorhamTimes, I thank all of the readers whotraveled the streets of Gorham withme. It has been a pleasure to have youby my side.————————————————————Beverly Mann Lessard grew up on SouthStreet and graduated from GHS in 1968.She has since written many short storiesand anecdotes about her days inGorham. She may be reached at [email protected]

G O R H A M M E M O R I E S

From Kindergarten to College...In Gorham Beverly Mann-Lessard, Guest Writer

GRADES K-5 2009/2010

NARRAGANSETT / VILLAGE SCHOOL

BUS # 26 Cathy McKinnonRte. 25 (Westbrook end)TA at Portal Way

8:30 TL Main St.8:35 TR Hidden Pines

TL Libby Ave.Cross over Main St. to Libby

Ave.8:40 Toddle Inn

TR Main St.8:45 TR Donna St.

BUS # 6 Laura Melvin 7:50 Ossipee Trail7:51 Taylor Way (end)7:55 TR on Rust Rd.7:58 TR on Ossipee Trail7:59 Gotham Lane (end)8:00 Brown Rd. (end)8:05 TR on Farrington Rd.8:08 Masco Nero Rd. (end)8:09 TR on Ossipee Trail8:10 TR on Alexander Dr.8:13 TR on Ossipee Trail8:15 Cradles and Crayons8:18 T/A at Apts.8:20 Carolyn Dr. (end)8:23 Little Duckings Daycare8:25 TR on Old Orchard Rd.8:27 TR on Ossipee Trail8:30 TR on Daniel St.8:32 TL on Jonathan Rd.8:35 TR on Ossipee Trail8:39 TR on South St.8:40 Welcome Day Care

BUS # 7 Michael Crosby7:50 Ballpark Rd.7:50 TR Morrill Ave.7:51 TL Douglas St.7:51 TR Morrill Ave.7:52 TL South St.7:53 Elm St.7:55 TL Main St.7:55 TL College Ave.8:00 USM Daycare8:04 TR on State St.8:05 TR Cressey Rd./Lovers Lane8:09 TR on Ossipee Trail8:12 TR on Jordan Dr.8:13 TL on Wood Rd.8:15 Tammys Way (end)8:16 TR on Wood Rd.8:18 TR on Finn Parker8:19 Dewayne’s Way (end)8:20 Sally Drive. (end) & TA8:22 TL Finn Parker Rd.8:23 TR on Dow Rd.8:24 Old Orchard Rd. (end)8:27 TR on Ossipee Trail8:30 TR on Lombard St. & TA8:31 TR on State St.

BUS # 9 Larry Warren 7:55 TL on Dingley Spring Rd.Ext.7:57 TR on Patrick Dr.7:58 TR on Dingley Spring Rd.Ext.7:59 TR on Line Rd.8:00 Brandon Way(end)8:00 TA at Ira Way8:01 TL on Line Rd.8:03 Balsam Lane (end) 8:05 TL on Dow Rd.8:07 TA @ Finn Parker8:09 TR on Files Rd. 8:09 Chadwick Dr. (end)8:10 Elliott Rd. (end)8:15 TL on Ledge Hill Dr.8:20 TL on Files Rd8:20 Dutton Alley (end)

BUS # 11 Doreen Grondin7:45 TR on Running Springs Rd.7:46 TR on Oakwood Dr.7:49 TR at Village Woods7:49 Corner Sunrise Lane7:50 TR on Oakwood Dr.7:50 TR on Shady Run7:52 TR on Oakwood Dr.7:55 TR on Running Springs Rd.7:56 TL on Weeks Rd.7:56 TR on Canterberry Pines7:58 TL on Weeks Rd.8:00 TR on Laurel Pines Dr.8:03 Cor. Laurel & Winterberry Dr.8:04 TR on Laurel Pines8:06 TR on Weeks Rd.8:09 TR on Solomon Dr.8:10 TL on Adeline Dr.8:10 TL on William Henry Dr.8:13 TR on Lucina Terrace8:15 TR on Teran St.8:17 TL on Narragansett St. TA8:18 Briarwood Lane (end)

BUS #12 John Grondin7:45 State St.7:47 TL on Flaggy Meadow Rd.7:48 TR on Cressey Rd.7:48 O’Brien Dr. (end)

7:49 Van Vliet Dr.7:50 Straight across FlaggyMeadow Rd.7:50 Cider Mill Rd. (end)7:52 Adams Dr. (end)7:52 TR on Narragansett St. (Rte.202)7:53 TR on Osborne Rd.7:53 TL on Richard Rd. 7:55 TL on Osborne Rd.7:56 TL on Flaggy Meadow Rd7:57 TR Webster Rd.8:02 TL on Flaggy Meadow8:04 Field Crest (end)8:07 Davis Annex (end) T/A8:09 TR Flaggy Meadow Rd.8:11 TR on Cressey Rd.8:12 Heather Way (end) T/A8:15 TR on Flaggy Meadow Rd.8:16 TR on State St.8:16 TR on Alden Lane8:18 Narragansett St.8:18 TL on Access Rd. 8:19 TR Morrell Ave.8:20 TL Douglas St.8:22 TR Morrell Ave.8:23 TL on South St.8:23 TL on Green St8:24 TR on Pine St. T/A8:24 TL on South St.8:26 TR on Main St.8:27 TR on Elm St.8:28 Straight on Robie St.8:28 TR on Lincoln St.

BUS #20 Robin Bacon7:50 TR on Church St.(am only,bus#26pm)7:51 TR on Water St. (am only,bus#26pm)7:53 TL on Main St.7:55 TL on Gray Rd.7:55 Bouchard Dr. (end)7:58 TR Libby Ave. TA @ ParadiseWay7:59 TR Libby Ave.8:00 TR Gray Rd. 8:00 TR on Queen St. T/A 8:03 TR Queen St.8:05 TL on Lily Lane8:06 TL on Queen St. 8:07 TR on Gray Rd.8:09 Hamblen Rd. (end)8:09 TA at Little Falls School8:10 TL on Gray Rd.8:10 Escalante Way (end)8:11 TR on Little River Dr.8:12 TR on Aspen Dr.8:12 TR on Little River Dr.8:14 TR on Gray Rd.8:15 TR on Longmeadow Dr.8:16 TR on Gray Rd.8:17 TR on Queen St.8:18 TL on Libby Ave.8:18 TR on Tannery Brook Rd.8:19 TR on Libby Ave.8:20 TR on Gray Rd.8:21 TR on Hillview8:22 TL on Park Lane8:23 TR on Johnson Rd.8:24 TR on Gray Rd. 8:24 TR on Main St.8:26 Landing Dr. (end)8:27 TL New Portland Rd.8:28 TL Johnson Rd.8:29 TR Main St.8:29 TL on Elizabeth St.8:30 TL on Main St.8:30 Cumberland Lane (end)8:31 Joseph Dr.8:32 Shamrock Dr. (end)

BUS # 21 Cheryl Jordan7:49 TL on Day Rd.7:50 TR Herrick Dr.7:54 TR on Day Rd. 7:56 TR on McQuillian Hill7:59 TR on Day Rd.8:00 Harts Way (end)8:00 Coopers Way (end)8:04 TL on Brackett Rd.8:05 TL on Blackbrook Dr.8:08 TR on Brackett Rd8:09 Jackies Way (end)8:10 TR on Newton Dr.T/A8:11 TR on Louise St.8:12 TL on Shirley Lane8:14 TR on Brackett Rd.8:15 TR on Saco St. and TA8:17 TL on Brackett St.8:19 TL on McLellan Rd.8:20 TR on Mahlon Ave.8:22 TL on Beatrice Dr.8:24 TL on McLellan Rd.8:25 TL on Brackett Rd.8:30 TR on Longfellow Rd.8:30 T/A after housing develop-ment8:31 TR on Lowell St.8:31 TL on New Portland Rd.8:33 TR Libby Ave.8:38 Shephards Way (end)8:39 TR on Willowdale8:40 TR on Wintergreen

BUS# 22 Linda Webster7:45 Gerry’s Way (end)7:47 TL on County Rd.7:48 TR on Burnham Rd.7:50 TR on Tapley Dr.7:51 TR on Harriet Circle7:53 TR on Burnham Rd.7:56 TR on Bridal Path7:56 TR on Halter Lane7:58 TR on Saddle Lane7:58 TR on Mountview7:58 TR on Burnham Rd.8:01 TR on Hodgdon Rd.8:02 TL on County Rd.8:03 Ryans Meadow (end)8:04 TR on Deering Dr. T/A8:08 TL on County Rd.8:09 TR on South Branch T/A8:12 TR on County Rd.8:15 TL on Deering Rd.8:17 Lois Lane (end)8:19 Faith Dr. (end)8:22 TR on Narragansett St.8:25 TR on Harding Rd.8:29 TR on Twilight Lane 8:30 Midnight Way (end)8:35 TR on Harding Rd.8:35 TR on Narragansett St.

BUS # 01 Barbara Hines7:55 TR on South St.8:00 TR on Quincy Dr. 8:01 Darin (end)8:03 Polliwog (end)8:05 Caitlyn (end)8:07 Craig (end)8:08 TR on South St.8:09 Crestwood Dr. (end)8:11 Keepaway Dr. (end)8:12 TR on Waterhouse Rd.8:13 TA at Cornucopia Way8:14 TR on South St.8:15 TR on Washburn Rd.8:15 TR on Straw Rd.8:18 TL on South St.8:22 Park South (end)8:25 Maplewood Dr.(end)8:25 Ridgeway Ave. (end)8:26 Spruce Lane (end)8:28 Robie St. (end)

BUS # 27 Jane Plummer7:40 TR Saco St.7:45 TR on County7:50 Lady Slipper (end)7:52 TL on Edgefield Dr.7:55 TL on County Rd.7:57 Brookdale (end)8:00 TL on Hodgdon8:00 TR at Friendly Village 8:02 Bus stop 2ndIntersection8:05 TA at clubhouse8:08 Bus stop 1st Intersection8:10 TR on Hodgdon Rd.8:10 TR on Burnham Rd.8:10 Sandy Terrace (end) TA8:11 TL on Burnham Rd.8:12 Distant Pines (end)8:12 Kinney Rd. (end)8:14 TR on Nonesuch Rd.8:15 TL on Mitchell Hill Rd.8:18 TR Burnham Rd.8:19 TL on County Rd.8:20 TR on South St.8:21 Carson Dr. (end)

BUS #28 Dave Boyd7:54 TR on New Portland Rd.7:57 TR Elkins Rd. T/A8:00 TR on Veranda Dr.8:01 TR on New Portland Rd.8:08 TA at Odd Fellows Hall8:08 TR on New Portland Rd.8:09 TR on Libby Ave.8:09 TR on Main St.8:10 TR Bartlett Rd.8:12 TL on Walnut Crest T/A8:13 TR on Main St.8:15 TR Mosher Rd. (Rte 25 end)8:17 TA at church8:19 TR Mosher Rd.8:20 TR Main St. (Rte.25)8:22 TR Gateway Commons Dr.8:24 TR on Clearview8:25 TR Gateway Commons Dr.8:28 Cor. Timber Ridge/GatewayCommons Dr.8:29 TR Main St.8:29 TR on Lawn Ave.8:33 TR on Garden Ave.8:34 TL on Primrose Lane8:35 TR on Sunset Rd.8:36 TR Libby Ave.8:36 TR Main St.

BUS # 31 Bob Bouthiet7:50 School St.7:51 Fort Hill Rd.7:52 Pheasant Knoll (end)7:53 Mercier Way (end)7:55 Gordon Farms Rd. (end)7:56 Kimball Way (end)7:57 TR on Longview Dr.7:58 TL on Martin Dr.7:59 Wolf Run (end)

8:00 TR on Mighty St. 8:00 Murray St. (end)8:01 TR on Fort Hill Rd. 8:02 T/A at Church on North St.8:03 TR on Fort Hill Rd.8:03 High Acre (end)8:05 TL on Huston Rd.8:06 TA at Public Works Dr. (base)8:07 TR on Huston Rd.8:08 TL on Fort Hill Rd.8:08 Norway Rd. (end)8:09 TL on Valley View Dr.8:10 TR on Settlers Way8:10 Pioneer Circle (end)8:11 Intersection of SetttlersWay/Valley View8:11 TL on Valley View Dr.8:12 Valley View/Apple Lane8:12 TL on Fort Hill Rd.8:13 TR on Phinney St.8:13 T/A @ Blockhouse Rd.8:14 TR on Fort Hill Rd.8:15 TR on Pheasant Lane T/A8:16 Across to Greentrees & T/A8:18 TL on Fort Hill Rd.8:19 TR on Meadow Crossing8:20 Meadow Crossing &Springbrook (end) T/A8:22 TR on Fort Hill Rd.

WHITE ROCK / VILLAGE SCHOOL

BUS # 4 Tonya Doughty 7:45 TL on Mosher Rd.7:55 TR on Wilson Rd.7:57 TL on Hurricaine Rd.7:58 Cummings Rd. (end)7:59 TR on Dundee Rd. T/A8:00 TR on Hurricaine Rd.8:05 TR on North Gorham Rd.8:05 Elwood Dr. (end)8:07 Presumpscot Ridge Rd. (end)8:10 TL on Middle Jam Rd.T/A8:15 TR on North Gorham Rd.8:15 TR on Standish Neck Rd. T/A8:19 TR on North Gorham Rd.8:20 TR on Brookwood Dr.8:24 TR on North Gorham Rd.8:25 TR on Nason Rd.8:28 TR on North Gorham Rd.*Shuttle to Village

BUS # 5 Ralph Clark7:55 TL on North St.7:55 StoneGate Way (end)7:58 TL on Buck St.8:00 TL on Quail Ridge8:04 TR on Buck St.8:04 Buck & North Sts. (end)8:05 TL on Spiller Rd. 8:05 TL Paige Dr.8:06 Truman Rd. (end)8:06 TL on Boulder Dr.8:07 TR on Buck St.8:08 TL on Spiller Rd.8:12 TL on Fort Hill Rd.8:15 Hackmatack Way (end)8:16 Annie’s Way (end)8:17 TL on Maple Ridge Rd.T/A8:20 TR on Fort Hill Rd.8:21 TL on Ritz Farm Rd.8:23 TL on Fort Hill Rd.8:24 TL on Wescott Rd.8:25 Plummer Rd.*Shuttle to Village

BUS # 03 7:48 TR on Huston Rd. (RT.114end)7:50 TR on Harding Bridge Rd.7:51 TR on Sleepy Hollow Rd.7:52 Ichabod Ln (end)7:53 TR Sleepy Hollow Dr.7:53 TR Huston Rd. 7:54 TL on Hannah Dr.8:00 TL on Huston Rd.8:01 TL on Gray Rd. T/A 8:03 TR on Tow Path Rd.8:04 TL on Parker Hill Rd.8:05 TR Gray Rd.8:10 TR on Pleasant St.8:11 TL on Newall St.8:11 Cross to Mosher Rd.8:15 TA at church8:18 TL on Acorn St.8:20 TL on Mosher Rd.8:22 Union St. (end)8:24 Newell St. *Shuttle to Village

BUS # 19 Theresa Petersen 7:55 TL on Dingley Spring Rd.7:55 Hayfield (end)7:56 Christopher Rd. (end)7:56 Pompeo Dr. (end)7:58 TR on Sanborn St. 7:59 TL on Shaws Mill Rd.8:00 TL on Gloria St.8:01 TR on Dingley Spring Rd.8:02 TR on Jane St.8:02 TL on Marion St.8:03 TL on Shaws Mill Rd. T/A8:06 TL on Buck St.

8:07 Cross Dingley Spring Rd.8:12 TL on Dingley Spring Rd.8:13 Cold Springs (end)8:15 TR on Fort Hill Rd.8:16 TL on Wescott Rd.8:17 Winding Brook Way (end)8:18 TL on Plummer Rd.8:20 Calisa Lane (end)8:21 TL on Barstow Rd.8:22 TL on Woodland Rd.8:23 TL on Highmeadow8:23 Ridgeview (end)8:25 Cross over to Wilson Rd.

BUS # 29 Beth Copp 7:48 Gray Rd.7:49 Go around round-a-bout toMosher Rd.7:49 TL on Mallison Rd.7:50 TL on Mosher Rd.7:51 Straight through round-a-bout7:52 TL on Huston Rd.7:53 TR on Dyer Rd.7:55 TR on Wards Hill Rd.7:57 TL on Sebago Lake Rd.7:58 TR on Gambo Rd.T/A7:58 TR on Sebago Lake Rd.7:59 TL on Dunlap Rd. T/A7:59 TR on Sebago Lake Rd.8:00 TR on Winslow Rd. T/A8:00 Country Lane (end)8:03 TL on Sebago Lake Rd.8:05 TR on Kemp Rd. T/A8:08 TR on Sebago Lake Rd. 8:10 TR on Wilson Rd.8:11 TL on Underhill Dr.8:12 Beverly Lane (end)8:14 TR on Wilson Rd.8:15 TR on Sebago Lake Rd.8:15 Olive Lane (end)8:17 TR on North Gorham Rd.8:18 TR on Crockett Rd. T/A8:20 TR on No. Gorham Rd.8:21 TR Hickory Lane 8:25 TL on Great Falls Rd.

BUS # 30 Bonnie McClure 7:49 Gray Rd.7:50 TL on Sydney Way T/A7:50 TL on Gray Rd.7:51 TL Newell St.7:56 Perkins Way (end)8:00 Homestead Lane (end)8:00 Katadin Way (end)8:05 TL on Barstow Rd.8:10 TL on Wescott Rd.8:12 TR on Goodall Rd. T/A8:12 TL on Wescott Rd.8:13 TL on Barstow Rd.8:14 Hebert Way (end)8:15 TL on Bear Run T/A8:18 TL on Barstow8:20 Patriots Way (end)8:22 TR on Sebago Lake Rd.8:25 TR on White Rock Dr.8:25 TR on Sebago Lake Rd.8:27 TL on George St.8:27 Terry St. (end)8:28 TL on Sebago Lake Rd.

NARRAGANSETT PM KINDER-GARTEN

BUS #5 Ralph Clark11:30 TR on Huston Rd.

TL on Fort Hill Rd. (Rte. 114)TR on College Ave.

11:40 TL on Alden LaneCross Rte. 25TL on Harding Rd.TL on Twilight Lane

11:45 Midnight Way (end) T/ATR on Harding Rd.

11:50 TR on Narragansett St. (Rte.202)11:55 TR on South St.

TL on Lincoln St.12:00 TR on Main St.

TL on Gray Rd. (Rte. 202)12:03 TR on Johnson St.

TR on Main St.12:05 Landing Dr.

TR on Water St.12:08 TL on Church St.12:10 TL on School St.

TL on Main St.

BUS #12 John Grondin11:35 Elkins Rd.11:38 New Portland Rd.11:40 Longfellow Rd.11:45 Day Rd.11:47 Brackett Rd.11:50 Lincoln St.11:52 Preble St.11:53 Robie St.12:10 Toddle Inn12:10 Libby Ave.

Bus #26 Cathy McKinnon11:30 Round-a-bout Rte. 202 (GrayRd)11:30 Mosher Rd.11:35 TL on Queen St.11:36 TL on Lilly Lane T/A

Gorham School Bus Routes 2009-2010

Students are to be at their bus stop 5 to 7 minutes before their scheduled pick up times. Daycares and Kindergarten students must have an adult at the bus stop for both pick up anddrop off. The bus cannot wait at a stop for an adult to come out as we cannot hold up traffic on public roads. Thank you for your cooperation.

11:38 TL Gray Rd.11:40 TR Hillview Rd.11:44 TL on Park Lane11:45 TR Johnson Rd.11:46 Western Ave. (end)11:47 TL Gray Rd.11:48 Bouchard Dr. (end)11:48 TL on Johnson Rd. 11:49 TL on Main St.11:50 TL on Donna St.11:53 TL Dana St.11:55 TL on Main St.11:58 Shamrock Dr. (end)11:59 Mosher Rd. T/A12:00 Childhood Adventures12:06 TR on Portal Way12:09 TR on Clearview Dr.12:12 TR on Gateway Commons T/A12:16 T/R on Libby Ave.12:16 TL on Sunset Lane12:18 TL on Lawn Ave.12:20 TR on Main St.

WHITE ROCK PM KINDERGARTEN

BUS #29 Beth Copp11:35 TR on Huston Rd.

TR on Fort Hill Rd. (Rte.114)11:42 TL on North St. T/A

TL on Fort Hill Rd. (Rte 114)11:47 TL on Spiller Rd.11:51 Truman Rd. (end) T/A

TL on Buck St.11:55 Wilmers Way (end) T/A

TR on Dingley Spring Rd.11:57 Passing Lane (end)

TL on Rte. 2512:02 TL on Shaws Mill Rd.12:06 TR on Dingley Spring Rd.

TL on Gloria St.12:09 TR on Sanborn St.

TL on Dingley Spring Rd.12:11 Christopher Rd. (end)12:13 TL on Hayfield Dr.

GRADES 6-12 2009/2010

SOUTH AREA

BUS # 21 Cheryl Jordan6:48 Main St/Cumberland Lane6:48 Main St./Joseph Dr.6:50 Main St./ Libby Ave.6:51 Willowdale6:52 Wintergreen6:55 Shamrock Dr. (end)6:55 TR Bartlett Rd.6:56 Cross over New Portland Rd.7:00 Lowell/Longfellow Rds. (end)7:00 TL Longfellow Rd. 7:02 T/A @ road after housingdevelopment7:05 TR Brackett Rd.7:06 TL Blackbrook Dr. 7:08 TR Brackett Rd.7:11 Jackies Way (end)7:12 Day Rd. (end)7:14 Newton Dr. (end)7:15 Shirley Lane (end)7:16 TR Saco St.7:16 TA at Maine Rubber7:17 TL Brackett Rd.7:18 TL Mclellan Rd.7:20 Beatrice Dr. (end)7:22 Mahlon Ave. (end)

BUS # 22 Linda Webster6:45 TR Burnham Rd.6:45 Tapley Dr. (end)6:50 Bridal Path (end)6:52 Mountview (end)6:53 Kinney Rd. (end)6:55 TR Hodgdon Rd.6:57 TL County Rd.6:59 Ryans Meadow (end)7:05 TR Deering Dr. T/A7:10 TL County Rd.7:10 Grovo Lane (end)7:10 South Branch (end)7:15 TL Deering Rd.7:16 Julia Dr. (end)7:18 TR Narragansett St.7:20 Briarwood (end)

BUS # 01 Barbara Hines 6:50 Quincy Dr. (end)6:52 Crestwood Dr. (end)6:53 Keepa-way (end)6:55 Waterhouse Rd. 6:56 Cornucopia (end) TA6:56 Carriage Hill6:57 Mary Ann Dr. (end)6:57 TR Washburn Rd.7:00 Straw Rd. (end)7:00 Gerry’s Way (end)7:02 TR South St.7:03 TL County Rd.7:05 TR Rte. 1147:05 TL Saco St.7:06 TL County Rd.7:07 Lady Slipper Way (end)7:07 Stroudwater Falls7:08 TR South St.7:08 Rustic Ridge (end)7:09 TR Day Rd.7:12 Herrick Dr. (end)7:13 McQuillians Hill (end)7:14 Coopers Way (end) T/A7:15 Hart’s Way (end)7:19 TR South St.

BUS # 27 Jane Plummer6:55 County Rd.

6:56 County Rd./Edgefield Rd.(end)6:58 County Rd./Brookdale Rd.(end)7:00 TL on Hodgdon Rd7:05 Friendly Village (end)7:07 TR Burnham Rd.7:08 Sandy Terrace (end) T/A7:10 Burnham Rd./Distant Pines(end)7:12 Kinney Rd. (end)7:14 TR Nonesuch Rd.7:16 TL Mitchell Hill Rd.

BUS # 28 Dave Boyd7:00 TR New Portland Rd.7:02 White Birch Lane (end)7:03 Old Oak Ln. (end)7:04 Toppan Lane (end)7:05 Elkins Rd. (end)7:05 Veranda Dr. (end)7:10 TA at Westbrook Line7:12 TR Bartlett Rd.7:14 TL RT. 257:15 TR Portal Rd7:16 Clearview Way (end)7:17 Gateway Commons (end)7:19 TR Main St.7:19 Lawn Ave. (end)7:20 Joseph Dr. (end)7:22 Meadow Brook Lane (end)7:21 Donna St. (end)7:21 Elizabeth St. (end)

WEST AREA

BUS # 6 Laura Melvin6:53 TL Dow Rd.6:57 TR Line Rd.6:59 Balsam Rd. (end) 7:01 Brandon Way (end)7:01 TA at Ira Way7:02 TL Dingley Spring Rd.7:03 Patrick Dr. (end)7:05 TL Ossipee Trail7:06 T/A at Apts.7:06 TR Ossipee Trail7:07 Caroline Dr. (end)7:09 TL Dingley Spring Rd.7:11 TR Buck St.7:12 TR Shaws Mill Rd.7:14 TL Ossipee Trail7:15 Old Orchard Rd. (end)7:16 Jonathan St. (end)7:17 Daniel St. (end)7:18 TR Cressey Rd7:19 Heather Way (end)

BUS # 9 Larry Warren6:40 TR College Ave.6:41 Academy Dr. (end)6:50 TL Wood Rd.6:51 Clay Rd. (end)6:52 Jordan Dr. (end)6:53 Rogers Way (end)6:57 TR Finn Parker Rd.6:57 Paulin Dr. (end)6:58 Duchaine Dr. (end) 6:58 Dewayne’s Way (end)6:59 TL Dow Rd.

7:00 TR Files Rd.7:01 Elliott Rd. (end)7:03 Ledge Hill Rd. (end)7:04 Dunton Lane (end)7:08 TR Ossipee Trail7:18 State St.

BUS # 11 Doreen Grondin6:50 TL Narragansett St6:50 Alden & Narragansett 6:53 TL Harding Rd. TA6:55 Twilight Lane (end)6:59 TL Narragansett St.7:00 TR Osborne Rd.7:00 Richards Rd. (end)7:01 TL Flaggy Meadow Rd.7:02 TA End of Waterman Rd.7:02 Fieldcrest (end)7:03 TR Webster Rd. TA7:04 TL Flaggy Meadow Rd.7:04 Adams Dr. (end)7:05 Cider Mill (end)7:05 Davis Annex (end)7:10 TL Cressey Rd. 7:10 O’Brien Dr. (end)7:13 TR Alden Ln.

BUS # 20 Robin Bacon6:40 State St.6:44 Cressey Rd./Lovers Lane T/A6:46 TR Ossipee Trail6:47 Taylor Way (end)6:49 Rust Rd. (end)6:50 Gotham Rd. (end)6:50 Brown Rd. (end)6:51 Farrington Rd. (end)6:52 Alexander Dr. (end)6:54 TR Spiller Rd.6:54 Paige Dr. (end)6:55 Truman Rd. (end)6:56 Boulder Dr. (end)6:58 TL Fort Hill Rd. (Rte.114)7:00 TL Dingley Spring Rd. 7:00 Hayfield Rd. (end)7:01 Christopher Rd. (end)7:01 Pompeo Rd. (end)7:02 TR Sanborn St.7:03 TL Shaws Mill Rd.7:04 Gloria St. (end)7:05 TL Marion St.7:05 Marion & Jane (end)7:05 TR Jane St.7:06 TR Dingley Spring Rd. 7:06 Cold Spring Rd. (end)7:07 TL Shaws Mill Rd.7:08 TL Buck St.7:09 Cross Spiller Rd.7:09 TR Fort Hill Rd. (Rte 114)7:10 TR College Ave.7:11 TL Alden Lane

BUS # 30 Bonnie McClure6:50 TR Wilson Rd.6:51 TL Barstow Rd.6:51 Highmeadow (end)6:52 Woodland Dr. (end)6:55 TR Plummer Rd.6:57 Carlisa Way (end)6:58 Cor. Plummer/Dunlap Rds.6:59 Cor. Plummer/Wescott Rds.

7:00 TR Fort Hill Rd.7:02 Grant Rd. (end)7:02 Ritz Farm Rd. (end)7:04 Hackmatack Way (end)7:04 TL Maple Ridge7:06 Shad Gully (end) and T/A7:10 TR Fort Hill Rd.7:10 Ducati Dr. (end)7:13 TL Valley View and T/A7:17 TL Fort Hill Rd.7:18 TR Meadow Crossing and T/A7:20 TR Fort Hill Rd.

BUS # 31 Bob Bouthiet6:45 Longview Dr. (end)6:50 TR Mighty St.6:55 Cross over to Spiller Rd.7:00 TL Buck St.7:02 TR Buck St.7:08 Farrington Rd. (end)7:09 Quail Ridge (end) 7:10 TR North St.7:10 Stonegate Way (end)7:15 Mercier Way (end)7:16 Phinney St. & Gordon Farms(end)7:17 Greentrees Dr./Pheasant Lane(end)7:19 Kimball Way (end)7:19 Meadow Crossing (end)7:20 Pheasant Knoll (end) 7:21 Cor. Church St./School St.

NORTH AREA

BUS # 4 Tonya Doughty6:45 Elwood Rd.6:46 Middle Jam Rd.6:47 Middle Jam Rd. (end)6:47 TL Standish Neck Rd.6:48 Kayla Way (end)6:49 TL Middle Jam Rd T/A6:49 TR North Gorham Rd.6:50 Rainbow Lane (end) 6:50 TR Standish Neck Rd.T/A6:59 TR North Gorham Rd.7:00 Brookwood Dr. (end)7:04 Nason Rd. (end) 7:04 TL Hurricaine Rd.7:05 Dundee Rd. (end)7:05 Cummings Rd. (end)7:05 TR Wilson Rd.7:07 Underhill Rd. (end)

BUS # 5 Ralph Clark6:44 TL Sebago Lake Rd.6:46 Gambo Rd. (end)6:50 Katadin Dr. (end)6:50 TR Kemp Rd. and T/A6:52 TR Sebago Lake Rd.6:52 Olive Lane (end)6:54 TR North Gorham Rd.6:53 Crockett Rd. (end)6:57 Hickory Lane (end) 7:00 T/A Hurricaine Rd.7:00 TL North Gorham Rd.7:02 Great Falls Rd. (end)7:05 TL Sebago Lake Rd.7:10 Winslow Rd. (end)

7:11 Perkins Way (end)7:12 TR Wards Hill Rd.7:14 Dyer Rd. (end)

BUS # 12 John Grondin 6:40 TL Dunlap Rd.6:42 TR Plummer Rd.6:46 Wescott Rd. (end)6:46 TR Wescott Rd.6:47 Goodall Rd. (end)6:48 TL Barstow Rd. 6:49 Bear Run (end)6:51 Patriots Way (end)6:54 TR on Sebago Lake Rd.6:54 Great Falls Rd. (end)6:55 White Rock Dr. (end)6:56 Franklin Dr. (end)7:02 George St. (end)7:14 Sebago Lk. Rd.7:15 TR on Huston Rd.

BUS # 03 6:50 TR Harding Bridge, TA 6:55 TR Huston Rd.6:56 Sleepy Hollow Dr. (end)6:58 Gale St. (end)7:00 TR Newall St.7:02 Pleasant St. (end)7:03 Mosher Rd.7:03 Mallison St. (end)7:05 Acorn St. (end)7:06 Canal St. (end)7:08 Morse Meadow (end)7:10 TL Queen St.7:12 TR Mosher Rd.7:12 Mosher Rd.

BUS # 19 Theresa Petersen7:07 TR Gray Rd.7:09 Escalante (end)7:09 Little River Dr. (end)7:11 Long Meadow Dr. (end)7:12 TL Queen St.7:13 Lily Ln (end) T/A7:15 TL Gray Rd.7:16 Hillview (end)7:16 Bouchard (end)7:18 Johnson Rd. (end)7:18 TR Main St.7:20 Water St. (end)

BUS # 29 Beth Copp7:00 Huston Rd. Ext.7:04 Hannah Dr. (end)7:04 Huston Rd (end) 7:05 TR Gray Rd.7:09 Queen St. (end)7:10 Libby Ave. (end)7:10 TL Libby Ave.7:10 Paradise Way (end)7:12 Hidden Pines Dr. (end)7:13 Garden Ave. (end)

BUS # 7 Michael Crosby Special Needs

Parents were notified on July 1 which session their child will be attending for the entireschool year.

Bus schedules are also available on the Gorham School District web site at www.gorhamschools.org.

schoolAlthough it seems as though sum-

mer has just arrived, cooler nightsand shorter days means the new

school year is just around the corner.While the students may not be lookingforward to the start of school, thePrincipals are ready to welcome backall Gorham students.

Gorham High SchoolChris Record, Principal

I hope you all have had a wonderfulsummer of fun and relaxation with fam-ily and friends. Before I mention any-thing else, I would like to highlight thehard work of our custodial and mainte-nance workers over the summer.Theyspent countless hot summer hoursworking to make GHS a better place.Please join me in thanking them fortheir efforts and for taking such greatpride in their work.

I am very excited about the upcom-ing school year.We have some fantasticnew faculty to add to our incredibleteaching staff at Gorham High School.We also have some exciting new oppor-tunities and programs for students andstaff. Every student and teacher willnow have a MacBook laptop to use atschool and at home.This impressiveinvestment by the Gorham communityprovides us with an opportunity tocombine the great teaching that isalready occurring with 21st centurytechnology.

Furthermore, in order to better meetthe health needs of our students,ourdrug and alcohol counselor will be full-time this year.Finally,we are initiating anIn-School Suspension Program this year.This program will allow us to keep morestudents engaged in school who, in thepast,would have been suspended out ofschool for relatively minor offenses.

We look forward to welcoming all ofyou to a tremendous 2009-2010 schoolyear.Thank you for all that each of youdo to make Gorham a better place forteaching and learning.

Village SchoolPrincipal Brian Porter

As the days of our summer vacationdraw to a close, it’s my pleasure to wel-come all students, staff,parents and com-munity members to Village School forthe new 2009-2010 School Year.We’relooking forward to a tremendous yearahead with many opportunities, success-es and challenges for our students.

The first day of classes for studentswill be on Monday,August 31.We’d liketo invite students and their parents toour Grade Level Open House and IceCream Social Events from 5:30-6:30p.m. on the following days: 3rd Grade—Thursday,August 27; 4th Grade—Wednesday, September 2, 5th Grade—Tuesday, September 1. At this time, fami-lies will be able to meet their child’steacher and hear about the year ahead.

During the first week of school, onSeptember 1-3, students will beinvolved in Village School Class TeamBuilding Events. September andOctober will also be busy testingmonths for our students, as they’ll betaking the NWEA-MAP (online comput-er assessments) and the NECAPAssessments (replacing the MEAs)

beginning this year. More informationregarding these will be forthcoming.

We’re looking forward to an excep-tional and positive year. Our vision forVillage School continues to be one of aninclusive learning community where allfeel valued and connected, with studentlearning at the center. On behalf of theentire Village School staff, I’d like tothank you in advance for your support.We look forward to working with youand your child!

Narragansett School and White Rock SchoolBrad Smith, Principal

Welcome to our Narragansett andWhite Rock students.We are about tobegin another school year, and with itcomes the anticipation of new class-mates, different teachers and the rewardof learning.

You will experience the joy of read-ing, the excitement of mathematics, andthe power of writing! You will discoverideas about people and places in socialstudies and about our world in science.You will also participate in music, physi-cal education, library and art.There willbe special events such as assemblies,family fun nights, and classroom proj-ects. Of course you will also make newfriends and have recess time to playtogether!

The custodial crews have workedhard at making our schools bright andshiny.Teachers have set up their class-rooms for our first day of school onAugust 31. All we need now is YOU!

At White Rock, the new school yearwill bring some changes for all of us.With Mrs. Evans beginning her retire-ment, Mrs. Brann (Assistant Principal)and I look forward to getting to knowyou. We have been the administrators atNarragansett for the past five years, andnow will be leading both schools. Weknow that White Rock is a smallerschool, where learning is very personal.It is our goal to continue the specialqualities that make White Rock unique,while at the same time, bringing somefun, new ideas too!

All kindergarten parents should havereceived a letter explaining Orientationfor the first day of school. For bothschools, morning kindergartners andparents attend from 9:30-11:00 a.m.,and afternoon kindergartners and par-ents come from 1:00-2:30 p.m. If youneed further information, please contactthe Narragansett office at 222-1250 orthe White Rock office at 222-1050.

Open House at Narragansett will beSeptember 10, 5:45-7:00 p.m.At WhiteRock, Open House will be September17, 2009 from 5:45-7:00 p.m.Weencourage you to attend and enjoy visit-ing with other families and friends.

We hope you enjoy the remainingdays of summer...school bells will beringing soon. Now is a good time tostart your school routine by going tobed earlier and reading every day. Weknow you will have a great year, makelots of new friends, and learn many newthings! See you all soon!

Bob Riley, principal of Gorham MiddleSchool, was unavailable for comment.

Welcome Back Students


Proud parents and impressed coach-es watched on Aug. 8 as USATFhosted its annual Junior Olympic

Track and Field State Championships atAugusta, showing a unique stage ofbright, young athletes aged 14 andunder. Children from over 30 teamsacross Maine competed to earn medalsin four different age groups: Mite, 8years of age and younger; Bantam, ages9-10; Midget, ages 11-12; and Youth, aged13 and up.

Alex Morin shined in the MITE divi-sion for Gorham,posting a time of5:58.10 in the 800 meter Racewalk for asilver medal and should continue toimprove throughout the next few years.Another extremely strong performancewas displayed by the quick,versatile teamof Alex Thuotte, Julian Nijkamp,ElijahIonta,and Doug Beahm.The boys,whoare in the youth division,placed secondin the 4x100m relay with a time of 55.12seconds as well as fourth in the 4x400mrelay,running the event in 4:45.97.

Bronze medals were earned byNoelle Dibiase with a throw of 19 feet3.25 inches in the bantam Shot Put;Julian Nijkamp with a time of 16.55 inthe youth 100m Hurdles; and AlexThuotte with a time of 4:56.7 in theyouth 1500m Run.The 4x100 meter co-ed relay team of Bella Ionta, DominicMorin,Alex Smith, and Sophia Lacroixmissed scoring by two hundredths of asecond with a time of 1:10.18.

Assistant Coach Rachel Wilkinson,seventeen year-old captain of GHS’scross country and track programs and acompetitive runner for countless years,stated,“I was really impressed with theeffort that each kid showed.They gotbetter each week and really supportedeach other.”

Assistant Coach Siobhan Bolinger,asenior who graduated this past June andjust started competing track in highschool,had this to add,“It was really fun.The program gives kids a chance to learnto do the events properly before they

reach middle school and high school,which gives them that ‘extra edge’ thatmany other kids don’t have.And to tellyou the truth, I really wish I had beenaware and taken advantage of such agreat opportunity when I was younger.”

Gorham competitors that came infourth place included Dan Smith in themidget High Jump; Matt Beahm in themidget 800m Racewalk; Dominic Morin,Dan Smith,Alex Smith, and Matt Beahmin the midget 4x100m relay; and MeganCaruso, Noelle Dibiase, Olivia Ionta, andEvelyn Turnbaugh in the bantam4x400m relay.

Dan Smith (midget Triple Jump),Elijah Ionta (youth Javelin), and the relayteam of Dylan Carpenter,Amalia Ionta,Alyvia Caruso, and Alex Morin (mite co-ed 4x100m) placed fifth in their respec-tive events. Dylan Carpenter placedsixth in the mite Javelin.

Other participants from Gorhamincluded Hayley Bickford in the 800mRacewalk; Brooke Carpenter in Shot Putand a 4x100m relay; Megan Caruso in a4x100m relay; Noelle Dibiase in LongJump; Olivia Ionta in a 4x100 relay;Sophia Lacroix in Javelin and the 400mDash;Anna Smith in a 4x100m relay;Evelyn Turnbaugh in Javelin; DougBeahm in the 800m Run; DominicMorin in a 4x100 relay; HarrisonNijkamp in the 100m Dash; JulianNijkamp in Javelin;Alex Smith in a4x100 relay; Dan Smith in a 4x100 relay;and Alex Thuotte in Discus.

The members of the Gorham youthsummer track program were instructedby Jason Tanguay, with help from BrettConnolly.The coaches were aided byassistants Siobhan Bolinger, CortlandtDunn (a former participant of the pro-gram), Eric Sawyer, Jennifer Thuotte,Brad Turnbaugh (a former participant ofthe program), Rachel Wilkinson, andLarissa Worster. Every one of Gorham’sinstructors is involved with one ofGorham High School’s track teams.

Gorham YoungstersEarn 14 Medals at State Meet Justin Bolinger, Contributing Writer

The Gorham Junior Olympic Track and Field team (pictured with coaches) finished theirseason on August 8 at the State Championships held in Augusta.

Photo Credit Gorham Rec. Dept.

Matthew MurrayGHS Music Teacher

Murray received his BA in MusicEducation from UMO in 1997 and hisMA in Music, Choral Conducting fromUSM in 2008. His student teaching wasdone at Gorham High School under for-mer music teacher Chris Peterson.Since 1998 he has been employed bySAD #71—at both Kennebunk MiddleSchool and High School from 1998 -2002 and at Kennebunk High Schoolsince 2002. Mr. Murray has also servedas the Music Director for the Tri-CityCommunity Chorus, Chorus Directorfor Southern Maine String Academy,Chorus Director for Southern MaineJunior Music Academy and guest con-ductor for several music festivals inMaine and New Hampshire.

Nancy Acker-WolfhagenGHS Earth Space Science

Acker-Wolfhagen received her BA inGeology from Bates College in 1978 andher MA in Counseling Psychology from

Lesley College in 1986. From 1996-2005 she was self-employed. Since2005, she has been teaching Science atMassabesic High School.

David Patterson4/5 HS English

Patterson received his BA in EnglishLiterature from Saint Michael’s Collegein 2002 and his MA in English Literaturefrom The Bread Loaf School of Englishin 2008. He has taught high schoolEnglish in Orleans,VT from 2003-2004,Burlington,VT from 2004-2005 andLawrence High School in Fairfield from2005-2008. Last year he worked at LakeRegion High School.

Amy NobleGMS Special Education

Noble received her BA in Biologyfrom Simmons College in 1997 and her

MA in Special Education from USM in2008. She has been an EducationalTechnician II (Special Education andGeneral Education) in Gorham since2000 and was a long-term substitute inthis position last spring.

Alisha RossK-2 Special Education

Ross received her BA in ElementaryEducation from UNE in 2008. Duringthe 2008-2009 school year, she taughtspecial education in grades 1-3 I forSAD #6.

Claudine EmersonSubstance Abuse Counselor

Emerson received her BA in SocialWork from Castleton State College in1996 and her MA in Social Work fromUNE in 2001. From 1996-1998 sheworked for Rutland Head Start, from

1998-2001 for Youth Alternatives andfrom 2001-2003 for the YWCA StreetProgram. She worked at Gorham HighSchool as a part-time social worker from2003-2005. Since 2005, she has servedas a part-time substance abuse coun-selor at GHS as part of the Safe & DrugFree Schools grant.

Christine Frost-Bertinet4/5 HS English

Frost-Bertinet received her BA inEnglish from West Chester University in1998 and her MA in EducationalLeadership from USM in 2008. From1999-2006 she taught 8th gradeLanguage Arts in SAD #57 and from2007-2009 taught English at MassabesicHigh School.

N E W T E A C H E R SFor the 2009-2010 School Year Gorham Times Staff



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same roadway.Fossum recounted the development

history of the overlap area, whichstretches from O’Donal’s Nursery toSouth Street.Various proposals torezone the area have been put forththrough the years, but were turneddown by the Planning Board,TownCouncil, or public referendum. Locallarge property owner Hans Hansen ini-tiated several of the rezoning efforts.His former farm market is now beingdeveloped as a Mercy Hospital Quick-Care Center. It is this developmentthat has spurred the renewed interestin the Comprehensive Plan’s treatmentof South Gorham.

Although the Plan encourages com-mercial and residential developmentin the overlap area, traffic concernshave put the brakes on most propertyowners’ attempts to improve theirsites.A traffic study in 2002 commis-sioned by the Portland AreaComprehensive Traffic Solutions(PACTS) concluded that a four-laneroadway was the most effective solu-tion to the problem.A less-costly solu-tion proposed was the construction ofa continuous center left-turn lane.Neither solution was undertaken dueto a lack of funding.

Following Fossum’s presentation,Councilors discussed the pros andcons of revising and updating theComprehensive Plan.A consensus

developed among the participants thata new form of zoning was necessaryto ensure that a village-like walkablearea evolved in the overlap area.Council Chair Matt Robinson conclud-ed the discussion by stating that heand the Town Manager David Colewould endeavor to bring an itembefore the Council for further consid-eration and action.

Complaints received from develop-ers prompted a brief discussion of feescharged by the Planning Department.The notion of charging flat fees oruser-based fees both carried concernsabout the methods of deriving thecosts and accounting for them withinthe department. Cole said that hewould like to evaluate various finan-cial software systems to learn if theycould be of assistance in this area.

Town Attorney Bill Dale gave anentertaining and illuminating presenta-tion to the Council and PlanningBoard members about their legalrights and responsibilities while serv-ing on public boards. He emphasizedthe importance of fairness and full dis-closure in all matters regarding thepublic’s business and finances. Daleused many examples to illustrate ethi-cal issues, including conflicts of inter-est and the receipt of gifts by boardmembers.

Have you been thinking that collegemight be a good answer for you intough economic times? Are you in

need of honing skills to perhaps start abusiness or adding college courseworkto a resume? Southern MaineCommunity College (SMCC) is proud toannounce its new partnership withGorham Adult Education to offer col-lege classes beginning this fall atGorham High School.

For the past four years, SMCC hasbeen committed to bringing credit bear-ing college classes to satellite sites inand around Western CumberlandCounty. Currently, there are sites atBonny Eagle,Windham, Bridgton,

Sacopee Valley – and of course – newthis year is Gorham!

While SMCC is only offering twocourses this fall (and more in the sec-ond semester), the hope is that, as wordspreads, SMCC’s presence will grow.For the fall semester (which begins theweek of August 31) the two coursesbeing offered are Financial Accountingand Introduction to Sociology.

To sign up for one of these classes,go online to the website at www.smccme.edu. If you would justlike to hear more about these classes, orif you simply want more information,please email Mary Jo O’Connor at mo’connor @smccme.edu .

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Sea Strokes of Maine Decorative PaintersSaturday, Aug. 22, 2009, 11 am

Grace Bible Church of Gorham, 74 Deering Rd.

Silent Auction of smaller items, followed by live auction.FREE Admission. Lunch available for $5.00.

Proceeds fund the Memory Box Program charity and provide continuing education classes for Sea Strokes.

A R T A U C T I O N

Gorham Land Trust has been select-ed for the 2009 Best of GorhamAward in the Environmental

Protection Organization category by theU.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

The USCA "Best of Local Business"Award Program recognizes outstandinglocal businesses throughout the coun-try. Each year, the USCA identifies com-panies they believe have achievedexceptional marketing success in theirlocal community and business category.

These are local companies whichenhance the positive image of smallbusiness through service to their cus-tomers and community.

Various sources of information weregathered and analyzed to choose thewinners in each category.The 2009USCA Award Program focused on quali-ty, not quantity.Winners are determinedbased on the information gathered bothinternally by the USCA and data provid-ed by third parties.

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Portland Community Chorus will holdauditions for its upcoming season onAug. 20. Contact Ervin Kimball at 892-9437 for appointment.

There will be a HUGE Yard Sale toBenefit Project Blessing at Life Church,New Portland Road in Gorham on Aug.29 from 8 a.m.- 2 pm. Please donateyour gently used unwanted items nowthru August 22 on these dates: Sundaysfrom 10-12:30 p.m., Tuesdays andThursdays 5-7 p.m. and Saturdays from2-6 p.m. NO mattresses, computers orlarge appliances please. Life Church holdsthe right to refuse items. FMI, 839-6354.

Fathers and sons are invited to join theGorham Rec Dept for the 1st AnnualFantasy Football League on Aug. 28 at 6p.m. The Fantasy Draft will take place atthe Shaw Gym with a $10 registration feethat covers both father and son. Snacksand drinks as well as materials provided.FMI, www.gorhamrec.com

Eight year old ALEXIS FOTTERhad 10 inches cut from her hairto donate to Locks of Love, anorganization that makes hair-pieces for children who havelost their hair due to illness.Fotter, who is entering 4thgrade at Village School, is thedaughter of Jeffrey and CherylFotter.

New Year Gorham is gearing up for this year’s celebration with some help from theGorham Rec. Department’s Teen Xtreme Program. Tips which were generated from itsAugust 5 FREE car wash will be used to keep the cost of buttons for New Year Gorhamthe same as last year. For more information about how you can support New YearGorham as a volunteer or with a financial contribution, visit the website atwww.newyeargorham.org or call Virginia Wilder Cross at 222-2248.


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Photo Credit Bobbi Pinkham

The Lakeside Miniature Quilters will present their 2nd Annual Midsummer Breeze QuiltShow at the Standish Congregational Church, 25 Oak Hill Road on Saturday, Aug. 22from 9 – 3 pm. On display will be large quilts, miniature quilts, pincushions, quiltedpurses, vintage aprons and much more. There will be 2 raffle baskets. Donationsaccepted at the door. Lunch available for sale. FMI, 637-2675.

DOROTA (DOROTHY) OLARU has been appointed BusinessManager and Director of Operations at Catherine McAuleyHigh School. Prior to her new appointment, Olaru served

as the Director of Finance and Administration for theManufacturers Association of Maine and served on the

Finance Committee for St. Louis Church in Portland. Sheresides in Gorham with her husband and two-year-old

daughter, Amelia Isabella.

Photo Credit Pam Turner

Village Hearing Center in Gorham hasdonated nine magazine subscriptions tothe Baxter Memorial Library through aspecial program intended to promote boththe library and local businesses. Picturedabove is Audiologist Shannon PhinneyDowdle, MS, CCC-A at the library with adisplay of four of the titles. FMI contactthe library at 839-5031.

Photo Credit Maynard Charron

Jane and Nick Charron (GHS ’95) enjoy a burrry cold vodka drink at the Absolut Icebar in Stockholm, Sweden, this past June. Jane and husband Maynard were visitingNick, who teaches and does research at the Quality of Government Institute inGoteborg, Sweden.They chilled out for a unique experience where the vodka is servedin glasses made of clear blocks of ice. The bar, tables and chairs are also made ofice.“The coldest moment was when we left the bar” said Jane. “My whole body was chilled for half an hour.” Send your photos of the places the Gorham Times travelswith you to [email protected].

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THURSDAY, AUG. 20n Portland Community Chorus audi-

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SATURDAY, AUG. 22n Bean Supper at the Bungalow,

Rt.22/Broadturn. 5-6 pm. $5/under 3free! FMI, 839-6972.

MONDAY, AUG. 24n Classic Car Show in the main parking

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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 26n Popsicles on the Patio, 1 pm. Baxter

Memorial Library. Recommended foreveryone who loves story time.Weather permitting.

FRIDAY, AUG. 28n Father/Son Fantasy Football Draft, 6

pm, Shaw Gym. $10 fee. FMI,www.gorhamrec.com

SATURDAY, AUG. 29n Huge Yard Sale to benefit Project

Blessing, LifeChurch, New PortlandRoad, Gorham. FMI, 839-6354.

MONDAY, AUG. 31n First day of school for grades 9 and

under.n Classic Car Show in the main parking

lot of Sebago Brewing Company inGorham. 5-8 pm. Join them formusic, beverages and cars! FMI, callTim at 856-2537 ext.101.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 1n First day of school for grades 10-12.n Town Council Meeting, 7 pm.

Municipal Center, 75 South St.n Music Together Sample Class with

Jenn Sorari, 9:30 am. Baxter Library,for children birth through age 5. FMI,839-5031.

The Gorham Ecumenical Food Pantry is open every Thurs. at

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The Saco River Grange Hall in Bar Millswill present The Edith Jones Project onSaturday, Aug. 22 at 7:30 pm. This all-woman Jazz Big Band swings you back tothe 60’s, 50’s, and beyond. $14/$12 forstudents and seniors. Call 929-6472 forreservations.

Maine Adventures in Creativity andPizzeria Uno's are teaming up to raisemoney for the Odyssey of the Mind orga-niations. Supporters who dine at thePizzeria Uno's at 280 Maine Mall Road inS. Portland anytime on Thursday, August

27, can have a portion of their bill donatedto Maine’s Odyssey of the Mind Program.To participate, email [email protected] receive a ticket to present the server atPizzeria Uno’s. This is only valid at theMaine Mall location. MAC is guaranteed toreceive 15% of all the sales on orderspurchased using these tickets. Thisapplies to all menu items whether youdine in or take out. Please share thesetickets with all your friends, family andco-workers. If you have any questions orwould like tickets to distribute contactKaren Otten at [email protected].

Photo Credit Martha T. Harris

Blunda’s Blueberries—A Maine TreatFor as long a most Gorham residents can remember, Peter Blunda, of Fort Hill Road,has sold wild Maine blueberries. Pictured is Pete’s son Sam, manning the stand. TheBlundas have been selling blueberries for over 20 years and have become a localblueberry icon. The blueberries actually come from Vienna, Maine and are delivered tolocal stands in the state.


Wescott Road caller reported someonehad "kidnapped" their 10 year-old dog.They were out mowing and heard bark-ing. When they went in to check on theirdogs, one was gone.

Caller witnessed a female driver hit apedestrian at the intersection ofBurnham and County Roads. Driverslowed down and asked pedestrian ifthey were alright and then left.

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Spray the Fray!Boulder Drive caller reported that someone spray painted the window at their residence. Buck Street caller reported their phone line was cut, and theside of their house was spray painted. Spiller Road caller reported their vehicle was spray painted overnight. A stop sign and mailboxes were alsospray painted. Callers from Jennifer Way and North Street reported similar incidents.

Caller requested to speak with an offi-cer regarding a female turning in rolls ofdimes that have pennies in them insteadof dimes.

Buck Street caller reported that theirmailbox was stolen the previous night.

Elliott Road caller requested to speakwith an officer regarding the theft ofjewelry. Caller was unsure if they want-ed to press charges as they knew whotook the jewelry.

Hurricane Road caller came home tofind at least one person in their resi-dence and believed that two people lefton foot through the woods.

Caller reported that a motorcycle wasdriving on the sidewalk on Main Street.

Daniel Street caller reported that theirbrother was on their property threaten-ing them with a baseball bat and hadjust beaten their dog.

Old Oak Lane caller requested to speakto an officer because their underageteenager had recently been pierced at alocal business, and they were not happythey did this to a minor.

Main Street caller reported a male sub-ject sold three rolls of dimes to thestore. The clerk gave him $15.00 for thethree rolls. When they were opened, oneroll was full of pennies.

Herrick Road caller reported an injuredhawk in the middle of the road.

Herrick Road caller had a bat on theirstairs (hanging upside down and sleep-ing). Caller requested that someonecome and remove the bat so they couldgo downstairs.

North Gorham Road caller reportedthat someone had put cones in theroadway making it impossible to pass.

Maple Drive caller requested to speak toan officer regarding $800.00 that callerhad sent to what they thought wasPublishers Clearing House, but it was not.

Gloria Street caller reported that theirhome had been broken into. Jewelry, acomputer and other items were missing.

Nonesuch Road caller wanted to talk toan officer about a horse they had con-tracted to buy as they had just beenadvised that the horse had died of aheart attack. Tickets available at Jane Bell Allstate Insurance Agency. 36 Maine Street, Gorham, 839-6600

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CLEANING POSITION sought by local woman.Weekly and every other week. References available. Call Pat after 2 p.m. 839-6827.

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