The Portland Daily Sun, Wednesday, May 8, 2013 by Daily Sun

FREE PIZZA FOR ALL NEW VIP MEMBERS! 1359 Washington Avenue, Portland • 797-9030 • www.portlandpizza.com

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

VOL. 5 NO. 54

PORTLAND, ME

PORTLAND’S DAILY NEWSPAPER

699-5801

Active shooter training pits officers against the unknown — Portland police run simulations. Story, photos, pages 8-9

FREE

Spice now in crosshairs of Maine Legislature See page 3

Moms, lessons and loss The Portland Police Department held active shooter training at the Portland Ocean Terminal on the Maine State Pier on Tuesday, with funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and support from the Maine Emergency Management Agency. The Tuesday exercises were the last in a string of 10 active shooter trainings conducted by the PPD that included all the department’s officers. (CRAIG LYONS PHOTO)

Kids pick up the pace with Maine’s biking, walking initiatives

Tale of an Irish famine ship

— Walking School Bus a hit;

see story, page 6

See Natalie Ladd, page 4

The Bicycle Coalition of Maine staged its Bike Swap at University of Southern Maine. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTO)

See page 15

Page 2 — THEPORTLAND BERLIN DAILY SUN, Wednesday, — The Daily Sun, Wednesday,May May8,8,2013 2013

Google Glass meets resistance SAN FRANCISCO (NY Times) — Google’s wearable computer, the most anticipated piece of electronic wizardry since the iPad and iPhone, will not go on sale for many months. But the resistance is already under way. The glasseslike device, which allows users to access the Internet, take photos and film short snippets, has been pre-emptively banned by a Seattle bar. Large parts of Las Vegas will not welcome wearers. West Virginia legislators tried to make it illegal to use the gadget, known as Google Glass, while driving. “This is just the beginning,” said Timothy Toohey, a Los Angeles lawyer specializing in privacy issues. “Google Glass is going to cause quite a brawl.” As personal technology becomes increasingly nimble and invisible, Glass is prompting questions of whether it will distract drivers, upend relationships and strip people of what little privacy they still have in public. A pair of lens-less frames with a tiny computer attached to the right earpiece, Glass is promoted by Google as “seamless and empowering.” It will have the ability to capture any chance encounter, from a celebrity sighting to a grumpy salesclerk, and broadcast it to millions in seconds.

SAYWHAT...

“

To err is human - and to blame it on a computer is even more so.” — Robert Orben

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DIGEST––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

THEMARKET

3DAYFORECAST

Today High: 74 Chance of rain: 10% Sunrise: 5:26 a.m. Tonight Low: 51 Chance of rain: 80% Sunset: 7:58 p.m.

Tomorrow High: 67 Low: 51 Sunrise: 5:24 a.m. Sunset: 7:59 p.m.

DOW JONES 87.31 to 15,056.20

Friday High: 69 Low: 50

S&P 8.46 to 1,625.96

NASDAQ 3.66 to 3,396.63

TODAY’SJOKE

“It’s very stressful becoming a parent. You know what was really hard for me? Coming up with names for our children. I panic when I have to name a new document on my computer. Damn, everybody uses ‘miscellaneous.’” — Jeff Stilson

White House holds firm on cautious path in Syrian crisis

TODAY’SWORD

logomachy

noun; 1. a dispute about or concerning words. 2. an argument or debate marked by the reckless or incorrect use of words; meaningless battle of words.

— courtesy dictionary.com

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WORLD/NATION–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WASHINGTON (NY Times) — The White House insisted on Monday that it would not be thrown off its cautious approach to Syria, despite Israeli military strikes near Damascus and new questions about the use of chemical weapons in the civil war there. The administration cast

doubt on an assertion by a United Nations official that the Syrian rebels, not the government of President Bashar al-Assad, had used the nerve agent sarin. And it backed Israel’s right to strike Syrian targets to disrupt shipments of weapons from Iran to the Islamic militant group Hezbollah.

For President Obama, both developments muddied a crisis that is already rife with complexity. But there was little evidence that they did anything to affect what his aides say is a deep reluctance to be drawn further into a conflict that has killed more than 70,000 people.

Kidnapping suspect had contact with police CLEVELAND (NY Times) — The police had been called two times to a house where three young women from Cleveland, who disappeared about a decade ago and who friends and relatives feared were gone forever, were found on Monday, the authorities said on Tuesday. In 2000, the owner of the house, Ariel Castro, had called the police about a fight in the street. In 2004, the authorities interviewed Castro, a driver, after he “inadvertently” left a child on a school bus. Neither of those visits by the authorities resulted in any arrests, nor was there any indication about the dramatic discovery for which Castro is now being held. But at a news conference on Tuesday, the police and investigators said that they were

slowly starting to unravel the thread of events that led up to the escape of the women after one of them, Amanda Berry, tried to force her way through the front door of the house on Seymour Avenue. On Tuesday the authorities said Castro, 52, was one of those arrested in connection with the case. Two of his brothers, Pedro, 54, and Oneil, 50, were also arrested. The saga started to unfold on Monday when Berry told a dispatcher that she had been kidnapped and pleaded for the police to come before the man who was holding her captive returned. The 911 call was released by the authorities to local news media. “I’m Amanda Berry, I’ve been on the news for the last 10 years,” she said.

China cuts ties with key North Korean bank

HONG KONG (NY Times) — The state-controlled Bank of China said on Tuesday that it had ended all dealings with a key North Korean bank in what appeared to be the strongest public Chinese response yet to North Korea’s willingness to brush aside warnings from Beijing and push ahead with its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Chinese analysts said the Bank of China’s move carried clear diplomatic significance at a time when the Obama administration has been urging China to limit its longtime support for the North Korean government. The Bank of China’s action also dovetails with a longstanding American effort to target the North Korean government’s access to foreign currency. “I personally don’t believe that this would have been a business decision by the bank alone, and it’s probably a signal from the government to reflect its views on North Korea,” said Cai Jian, a professor and the deputy director of the Center for Korean Studies at Fudan University in Shanghai.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– NEWS BRIEFS–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Chipman introduces bill to place two-year moratorium on tar sands Daily Sun Staff Reports On Monday, Maine Rep. Ben Chipman, I-Portland, introduced a bill that would place a moratorium on transporting tar sands oil in Maine. The hearing, held by the Environment and Natural Resources Committee, was packed with environmentalists as well as oil executives, according to a press release from Chipman. Chipman, who is himself a member of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, noted in his testimony, “Locations that have suffered tar sands spills grapple with the question of how to clean them up even years after the accident happens. Significant land areas are Chipman wrapped with hazard-tape, and prohibited from entry.” The bill, L.D. 1362 titled “Resolve, To Establish a Moratorium on the Transportation of Tar Sands,” would put a two-year moratorium on all transport of tar sands in Maine including transport by rail, truck or pipeline. It would require the Maine Department of Environmental Protection to conduct a study into the potential effects of tar sands on the environment

R obert W . A verill M .D .

as well as its health and public safety implications. “We need more information before we allow the transport of tar sands in Maine carte blanche,” Chipman said. “We need to know whether the revenue to the state of such an investment would justify the cost of a clean-up. We need to know by how much properties would be devalued by a spill in Maine’s communities. We need to know what kind of health risks would be at stake in the event of a spill.” A work session on L.D. 1362 is likely to be held this coming Monday, May 13 by the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources. The date is tentative.

TRAIL HOUSE Opportunity Alliance confirms 20 slots left LOUNGE for TD Beach to Beacon Wednesday Is Mens Night

Those who missed the chance to register for the With DrinkToSpecials And DJ And Dancing. annual “Beach Beacon” race in Cape Elizabeth may have another chance, although slots Thursday Is Ladies Night are limited. With DrinkAlliance, Specials With DJ And Dancing. Opportunity a local non-profit that is “comprised of 50 integrated community based Every Friday Karaoke & DJ Dancing and clinical programs serving more than 20,000 people With Steve Emerson. annually” was chosen as a race beneficiary for the 2013 season. Saturday Katie Paye, of Opportunity Alliance confirmed Live Music With Rock Bottom that “we have about 20 slots left. Normally, benefi3 Hillside Berlin • 752-7225 ciaries are given slots toAve., aid them in their fundrais-

ing efforts. We’ve filled some but have W ill be seeing patients w ith some others left” for those seeking the chance to derm atology problem s at assist the the organization. A V H P rofessional C enter The price at tag7isP age steep. Fundraising goals are $500 H ill R oad,B erlin per individual. For those that have repeatedly been Friday, ay 17th locked out of the race yearM after year, that might be a bargain. This year, reservations FO R A P P O IN T M Efilled N T S up in a record 4 minutes and 58 seconds. C A L L B A R B A R A O R SU E A T For more information, contact Katie Paye at 5235031 or email katie.paye@opportunityalliance.org.

1-413-774-3077

Friends of Evergreen, city to host Babe Ruth Baseball Arbor Day Celebration on April 15 Registration extended to May 14

Next Wednesday, April 15, at 5:30 p.m., the Friends of Evergreen theof city of Portland Age 13 - and 15 as April 30 Department of Public Services will host the second annual Arbor Day Celebration at Evergreen Cemetery. $55 per person City Arborist Jeff Tarling will demonstrate Portland’s tree mapping project which has mapped 1,300 Register at Berlin Recreation trees in Evergreen Cemetery and identifies the cemetery as the largest open tree space in Portland. Bring birth The program willcertificate also include a guided walk to see the various treesseason’s at the Evergreen Cemetery and or last learn about how and when they were planted. This event is Cal free Ripken and opencard to the public. Light refreshments will be served. The public752-2010 can meet at Wilde Memorial Chapel in Evergreen Cemetery. if any questions

The PORTLAND Daily Sun, Wednesday, May 8, 2013— Page 3

Mukhtar sentenced to eight years for gross sexual assault By Marge Niblock

SPECIAL TO THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

Mohammed Mukhtar, who climbed into an open window in an apartment building on High Street almost one year ago, on May 26, 2012, and sexually assaulted a “sleeping, helpless victim,” was sentenced Tuesday to eight years in prison for gross sexual assault. Mukhtar pleaded guilty on April 17 to the charges in the fourcount indictment against him. Those were: gross sexual assault; burglary; aggravated criminal trespass; and misdemeanor criminal trespass. Judge Richard Mulhern sentenced Mukhtar in court Tuesday. Mukhtar Attorney Jonathan Berry successfully argued last July that Mukhtar was only 17 at the time of the crime, not 18, because immigration officials had arbitrarily assigned his birth date. At that point the District Attorney’s Office decided to try Mukhtar as an adult, due to the seriousness of his crime. After several court skirmishes involv-

ing bind-over hearings related to the issue, Mukhtar agreed to be tried as an adult. Officer Coreena Behnke, School Resource Officer at Portland High School, stated during a bind-over hearing in January that Mukhtar had a street name of “Africa,” associated with his gang connections. She said that he was involved with drug activity and had affiliations with members of the gang True Somali Bloods. Other testimony described a record of troubling behavior from Mukhtar and an inability of his mother to control him. During sentencing in Portland, the judge stated on Tuesday, “I presided over the bind-over hearing where the victim testified. I had the opportunity to hear her in person.” Judge Mulhern also said he’d read the victim’s letter that was submitted before the sentencing. He said that in that letter, she testified about the impact of the assault, which caused her to move away from Portland and to suffer from medical problems. He continued, “This was a terrible assault on a sleeping, helpless victim,” who was anally raped in her bed. Judge Mulhern said he felt the eight-year sentence to be an appropriate one. He referred to it as a

“significant sentence,” which he felt was warranted by the crime committed. He said he’d also seen the videos of Mukhtar taken by surveillance cameras in the High Street apartment building where the attack occurred. He said the video shows Mukhtar spent some time in the residence going in and out of various doors. “I see no mitigating factors,” said Judge Mulhern, who then mentioned Mukhtar’s youth. The judge said, “Based on his pattern of antisocial behavior so far, I think his youth would give him more time for such behavior. I see no remorse for his actions. I see little prospects of rehabilitation.” The judge also considered the effect of this crime on the community and stated, “Society needs to be protected from Mr. Mukhtar for a lengthy period of time. I think eight years will accomplish that.” Mukhtar also must be a lifetime registrant as a sex offender. When Assistant District Attorney Deborah Chmielewski was asked how she felt as she was exiting the courtroom after the sentencing, she said, “I’m happy. This was good.” She also said the victim has no argument with the sentencing terms and that she wants to put this behind her.

Spice testimony: Legality shows ‘a disregard for public health and public safety’ By Marge Niblock

SPECIAL TO THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

As legislators tackle a drug problem that has rapidly spread in Maine, a work session has been scheduled on Friday, May 10 at 1 p.m. for L.D. 661, “An Act to Prohibit Sale or Possession of Synthetic Cannabinoids.” This bill was introduced by Rep. Adam A. Goode of Bangor, and has many cosponsors in both houses of the legislature. Synthetic cannabinoids are being sold in head shops and many convenience stores in McKinney Portland and all over Maine. They are also available nationwide and over the Internet. The various brand names come under the general terms of “Spice” and K2. The product is packaged in brightly colored bags with names that appeal to young people, who are the target

market. It may say “incense” on the packet or “not for human consumption,” but those buying it know that its purpose is to give a high similar to that obtained from smoking a “joint,” officials note. In fact when the Spice material is placed into cigarette rolling paper, it is also referred to as a “joint.” The similarity ends there, however. Because experimental chemicals are placed into the plant material in unknown quantities, the potency is difficult to gauge. There is an unpredictable element connected to smoking Spice, and sometimes just a few “tokes” may place someone into a perilous condition requiring immediate medical attention. Addiction is one of the outcomes of constant use and withdrawal can be quite harsh. Roy McKinney, the director of Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, finds it disturbing that these products are so readily available, and was one of those who testified at the public hearing on the bill on March 22 of this year. He was quite impressed when he heard what Dylan Young had to say

on that occasion. The 13-year-old Augusta boy who spoke gave a firstperson account of his very negative experience with Spice, causing him to spend four nights in the intensive care unit of a hospital. McKinney said, “He carried himself very well — drove it home.” McKinney comments on his feelings regarding the manufacture and sale of these products: “It’s about a disregard for public health and public

safety.” McKinney wants the bill strengthened by adding an amendment that will use generic language to capture those drugs classified as synthetic cannabinoids. He said 33 states have adopted versions of the generic language to prevent the necessity of having to schedule each synthetic substance specifically. The problem with listing each substance has been that by changing one or two molecules in see SPICE page 13

Page 4 — The PORTLAND Daily Sun, Wednesday, May 8, 2013

–––––––––––––––– COLUMN ––––––––––––––––

Who are the war criminals in Syria?

Last week, several polls came out assessing U.S. public opinion on intervention in Syria. According to the Huffington Post poll, Americans oppose U.S. air strikes on Syria by 3-to-1. They oppose sending arms to the rebels by 4-to-1. They oppose putting U.S. ground troops into Syria by 14-to-1. Democrats, Republicans and independents are all against getting involved in that civil war that has produced 1.2 million refugees and 70,000 dead. A CBS/New York Times poll found that by 62-to-24 Americans want to stay out of the Syrian war. A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that by 61-to-10 Americans oppose any U.S. intervention. But the numbers shift when the public is asked if it would ––––– make a difference if the Syrian Creators regime used poison gas. In that Syndicate case, opposition to U.S. intervention drops to 44-to-27 in Reuters/Ipsos. Yet on the Sunday talk shows and cable news, the hawks are over-represented. To have a senator call for arming the rebels and U.S. air strikes is a better ratings “get” than to have on a senator who wants to stay out of the war. In that same CBS poll, however, the 10 percent of all Americans who say they follow the Syrian situation closely were evenly divided, 47-to-48, on whether to intervene.

Pat Buchanan

see BUCHANAN page 5

We want your opinions We welcome your ideas and opinions on all topics and consider every signed letter for publication. Limit letters to 300 words and include your address and phone number. Longer letters will only be published as space allows and may be edited. Anonymous letters, letters without full names and generic letters will not be published. Please send your letters to: THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN, news@portlanddailysun.me.

Portland’s FREE DAILY Newspaper Mark Guerringue, Publisher

David Carkhuff, Editor Craig Lyons, Reporter Natalie Ladd, Business Development Joanne Alfiero, Sales Representative

Contributing Writers: Timothy Gillis, Marge Niblock, Bob Higgins, Karen Vachon, Robert Libby, Cliff Gallant, James Howard Kunstler, Telly Halkias and Ken Levinsky Founding Editor Curtis Robinson THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN is published Tuesday through Friday by Portland News Club, LLC. Mark Guerringue, Adam Hirshan, Curtis Robinson Founders Offices: 477 Congress Street, Suite 1105, Portland ME 04101 (207) 699-5806 Website: www.portlanddailysun.me E-mail: news@portlanddailysun.me For advertising contact: (207) 699-5806 or ads@portlanddailysun.me Classifieds: (207) 699-5807 or classifieds@portlanddailysun.me

CIRCULATION: 13,600 daily distributed Tuesday through Friday FREE throughout Portland by Jeff Spofford, jspofford@maine.rr.com

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– COLUMN ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Moms, lessons and loss This week’s column isn’t about restaurants. In fact, it’s only marginally about food — and that’s a stretch. Some of the things are ironic, may induce a slight nod and smile, and it also isn’t very funny. Instead, it’s a timely Mother’s Day tribute to myself, to my mother, “The Betty,” and to a real-life family of my acquaintance, who are wadding through the fresh waters of maternal loss. Loss within a family, no matter how dysfunctional, is something we can all relate to in some way, often with the parent/child tables turned. It’s a day-to-day life companion, initially happening on smaller scales with varying degrees of intensity. For example, when children board the bus for that first memorable day of kindergarten, their mothers feel a healthy pang of separation and loss, but loss none-the-less. When teenagers grab the car keys and head out into the night, unavoidable feelings of fear and loss flood their mothers’ senses. When both those kids pack up and head off to college, or to backpack through Europe (do people still do that?), the circle of life churns (think Mufasa and Simba of “Lion King” fame) as time marches on. In the latter case,

Natalie Ladd ––––– What It’s Like

the well-earned feeling of pride partners with loss, resulting in an empty nest. If we’ve done our jobs reasonably well, the baby birds are prepared for what is yet to come, and dealing with loss of all types in a healthy manner is one of the key components. Coping with everyday loss and disappointment is one skill set where The Betty may have failed me. Granted, it’s much easier to blame her than fess up to my own shortcomings, but letting go of things that have run their natural course is hard. Intellectually, I know moving on is the stuff growth and development are made of, and my occasional reluctance to do so keeps my Therapist (with a capital T) in business. I keep threatening to fire him, but after all this time and keeping true to form, how could I give him up?!

That puzzling inability to process and accept minor loss spills over into my social life. I avoid certain haunts because I used to go there with a dear friend who moved and it makes me miss our shenanigans dearly. I shun even the smell of certain foods and drinks as they have become “symbolic,” once again reminiscent of days gone by. “Over the top?” I ask myself. Indeed it is and if I keep it up, I won’t be able to go anywhere, talk to anybody or eat anything except Lima beans, which no one I know likes. “This isn’t loss,” I tell myself. “This is sentimentality, denial, and a large pinch of fear, gone wild. It’s time to wake up and smell the Coffee by Design on Congress Street, which means I’m actually going back in there.” Heck, I may even go back to my favorite bar stool at the Armory. Yes, the family I’ve described above is twice as resilient about this pre-Mother’s Day major blow as I am about most of my “use it or lose it” hang-ups. There’s more than a twinge of shame in my avoidant attitude about places, people and days gone by, and, as see LADD page 5

The PORTLAND Daily Sun, Wednesday, May 8, 2013— Page 5

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– OPINION ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

America has not gone isolationist, but has become anti-interventionist BUCHANAN from page 4

The portrait of America that emerges is of a nation not overly interested in what is going on in Syria, but which overwhelmingly wants to stay out of the war. But it is also a nation whose foreign policy elites are far more interventionist and far more supportive of sending weapons to the rebels and using U.S. air power. From these polls, it is hard not to escape the conclusion that the Beltway elites who shape U.S. foreign policy no longer represent the manifest will of Middle America. America has not gone isolationist, but has become anti-interventionist. This country does not want its soldiers sent into any more misbegotten adventures like Iraq and Afghanistan, and does not see any vital national interest in who comes out on top in Syria. But who is speaking up for that great silent majority? Who in the U.S. Senate is on national TV standing up to the interventionists? Who in the Republican Party is calling out the McCainiacs? Another story that came out this weekend, smothered by news of Israeli air strikes on Syrian military installations and missile depots, might cool elite enthusiasm — and kill any public desire to intervene. “Syrian Rebels May Have Used Sarin Gas,” ran the headline in Monday’s New York Times. Datelined

Geneva, the story began: “United Nations human rights investigators have gathered testimony from casualties of Syria’s civil war and medical workers indicating that rebel forces have used the nerve agent sarin, one of the lead investigators said Sunday.” The U.N. commission has found no evidence that the Syrian army used chemical weapons. But Carla Del Ponte, a former Swiss attorney general and a commission member, stated: “Our investigators have been in neighboring countries interviewing victims, doctors and field hospitals, and according to their report of last week, which I have seen, there are strong, concrete suspicions but not yet incontrovertible proof of the use of sarin gas, from the way the victims were treated. “This was use on the part of the opposition, the rebels.” In short, the war criminals may be the people on whose behalf we are supposed to intervene. And if it was the rebels who used sarin gas, and not the forces of President Bashar Assad, more than a few questions arise that need answering. For just two weeks ago, the White House informed Congress: “Our intelligence community does assess, with varying degrees of confidence, that the Syrian regime has used chemical weapons on a small scale in Syria, specifically, the chemical agent sarin.”

A clamor then arose demanding Obama make good on his threat that the Syrian regime’s use of poison gas would cross a “red line” and be a “game changer,” calling forth “enormous consequences.” If the Syrian military did not use sarin, but the rebels did, who in the U.S. intelligence community blew this one? From whom did U.S. agencies get their evidence that sarin had been used by Damascus? Were we almost suckered by someone’s latest lies about weapons of mass destruction into fighting yet another unnecessary war? When allegations of the Syrian government’s use of sarin arose, many in Congress, especially in the Republican Party, denounced Obama for fecklessness in backing off of his “red line” threat. It now appears that Obama may have saved us from a strategic disaster by not plunging ahead with military action. And the question should be put to the war hawks: If Assad’s use of sarin should call forth U.S. air strikes, ought not the use of sarin by the rebels, if confirmed, cause this country to wash its hands of those war criminals? (Patrick J. Buchanan is the author of “Suicide of a Superpower: Will America Survive to 2025?” To find out more about Buchanan and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate webpage at www.creators.com.)

This Mother’s Day, I am taking inventory of the skills sets I can impart LADD from page 4

usual, I can learn something important from this clan. It’s called courage and perseverance. It’s also called perspective, which is a beautiful thing, and real, true loss is what these people are experiencing. The blow is fresh and some of them are in denial, some are sad and angry and at least one of them is detached, which I know first hand is a far cry from not caring. They are all emotionally tender and have much to process. This Mother’s Day, I am taking inventory of the skills sets that I still have time to impart on Number One and Carlykardashian. Perspective and letting go of everyday loss and disappointment, no matter how hard, will be on top of the list. I am also celebrating The Betty, mothers everywhere, and, with

Moms Grads Dads •

•

SHOW THEM THE LOVE and place an announcement in

T he P ortland D aily S un for

• Mother’s Day • Graduation • Father’s Day Email us your message of 50 words or less and a jpeg/camera ready photo of your special Mom, Grad or Dad to: ads@portlanddailysun.me, or call 699-5806. Be sure to include your message, a photo, your name and contact information so we may process your $25 payment (credit card or check) and guarantee placement. Space is Limited! Due Dates for messages, pictures and payment: Mother’s Day - Due Wednesday, May 8, Running Friday, May 10 Graduation - Due Wednesday, May 28, Running, Friday, May 31 Father’s Day - Due Wednesday, June 12, Running, Friday, June 14

much love in my heart for her family, my newest guardian angel. The Down Low: While I was never able to wrap my head around it (much less eat it), the following is a favorite recipe of the family mentioned earlier. I used to call it, “The Gross Green Stuff,” when I mastered it by trial and error, but it’s really called: Lime Jello Cottage Cheese Salad. 1 (oz.) package lime Jello 1 c. boiling water 1/2 c. sugar Salad oil 10 maraschino cherries, halved 1 c. crushed pineapple, drained 1 c. cottage cheese 1/2 c. walnuts

CLIP & SAVE

FREE

State Inspection No Expiration

Check Engine Light on? FREE_______________ Computer Scan Oil & Filter 14.95 w/Free Tire _ _ Rotatio _ _ _ _ n_ (most cars) A/C Recharge $49.95 FREE Brake Inspection

A u y t o Ca a w e c re a

Foreign & Domestic R 965 R Forest Ave. Portland ________________ 615-3235

1 c. whipping cream, whipped 1/2 c. Miracle Whip Dissolve Jello in the water, add sugar and mix well. Wipe Jello mold with salad oil. Place five tablespoons of Jello in mold. Arrange cherries cut side up in Jello in mold. Chill. Cool remaining Jello mixture until slightly set. Add remaining ingredients and pour into Jello mold. Chill for about four hours. It supposedly makes eight servings, but not in this family. (Natalie Ladd is a columnist for the Portland Daily Sun. She has over 30 continuous years of corporate and fine-dining experience in all front-of-the-house management, hourly and under-the-table positions. She can be reached at natalie@portlanddailysun.me.)

FRIENDLY DISCOUNT & REDEMPTION

AGENCY LIQUOR STORE

Happy Mother’s Day! BEER

LIQUOR

Shipyard Applehead Case of 24..........$10.99++ Geary’s 6-Pack..................$3.99++ Amstel 6-Pack..................$2.99++ Shocktop 12-Pack. .$6.99++

Pinnacle Select Flavors 750 ml.......................$13.99++ Cuervo Esp Gold 750 ml.......................$19.99++ 1800 Tequila 750 ml. . . .$25.99++ Captain Morgan Spiced 1.75L.........................$26.99++ Absolut Vodka 1.75L. .$29.99++

TOBACCO

CIGARETTES

Golden Harvest Tobacco 12-oz...................$12.99+ Buoy Pipe Tobacco 16-oz...................$10.99+ Speedway Pemium Tobacco 16-oz.....................$9.99+

Ace Cigarettes........$3.99+ We carry biggest selection of electronic cigarettes! blu • Njoy • Metro Smoke Ends • Logic

Redemption Center 6¢ Everyday GREAT WINE SELECTION! 922 Main Street Westbrook • 856-2779 • 591-7022

Page 6 — The PORTLAND Daily Sun, Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Starting young with biking, walking Children in Maine hitting their stride with bicycling and walking initiatives By David Carkhuff THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

Today is National Bike to School Day, but leave it to Maine to pedal harder and faster than the rest of the nation. “In Maine we’ve gone to looking at the whole month of May as walking and biking to school month,” said Darcy Whittemore, program manager for the Maine Safe Routes to School program. “We’re hoping that people get in the habit and like the idea of walking and biking to school daily.” A first-in-the-state Walking School Bus program in Portland has hit the ground running, evidence that kids and exercise do mix, even if it’s in the morning en route to school. Officials with Maine’s federally funded Safe Routes to School Program are promoting a raft of bikingand walking-related activities at local schools. And this afternoon at Portland City Hall, the city invites residents to a meeting about a proposed Bikeshare initiative, a program in which bicycles are made available for shared use for short-distance trips as an alternative to motorized public transit or private vehicles. There are other signs that young and old alike are open to stretching their legs rather than riding in cars. The Bicycle Coalition of Maine reported one of its most successful Great Maine Bike Swaps ever. Held April 28 at the University of Southern Maine, the swap attracted more than 2,000 people; and 700 cyclists walked away with new bicycles, the coalition reported. “We hear all this stuff about how it’s hard to get kids outdoors, but there’s tons of kids who still want bikes, and it’s just magical just watching them jump on,” said Nancy Grant, executive director of the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. “We had absolutely every type of bike imaginable at this event,” Grant said in the final hours of the swap, noting that “lots of families with kids” attended. Clark reported “as many bikes as ever, we sold almost everything,” with roughly 1,000 bikes on the floor. For the first time, anybody who wanted to sell a bike could register the bike online, a “huge improvement,” Clark added.

Walking School Bus program A pilot program started with Reiche School and East End Community School, the Walking School Bus program is “growing in interest every day,” according to Whittemore. Maine Safe Routes to School program is one of the partners who launched this

Karen Ebersole and daughter, Sarah, 4, of Auburn take part in the Bicycle Coalition of Maine’s Bike Swap at the University of Southern Maine on Sunday, April 28. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTO)

“I’ve had parents tell me this has been life-changing,” Betsy Critchfield said, pointing to “touching and sincere emails and phone messages” she has received from parents “who have expressed what a great difference this has made in their children’s lives.” Critchfield runs the new Walking School Bus program in two local schools. walk-rather-than-ride alternative for school children last month. Portland became the first city in Maine to have a coordinated and regularly operating Walking School Bus program, and with strong response, the plan is to expand to additional Portland elementary schools beginning next fall, organizers noted. The program, a collaboration between the Portland Public Schools and the Maine Safe Routes to School program, is funded through a federal Safe Routes to School grant and closely involves the Portland Police Department and the Healthy Portland Let’s Go! program. The idea is simple: A Walking School Bus is a group of students, supervised by a trained adult volunteer, who walk along a designated route to and/ or from school on a daily basis. Children can join the Walking School Bus at stops along the route near their homes. Families can also drop off their children at a collection point, such as a nearby park, to join the procession.

Program director Betsy Critchfield said response since the program started on April 24 has been “fabulous,” and she said the benefits have extended beyond exercise. “I’ve had parents tell me this has been life-changing,” Critchfield said, pointing to “touching and sincere emails and phone messages” she has received from parents at both schools “who have expressed what a great difference this has made in their children’s lives.” “We’ve got close to 60 kids walking now from the East End alone. Reiche, it’s a smaller group, it’s just as consistent,” Critchfield said Monday. “We’re running five days a week in the morning, which to start out is quite a success. We’ve got lots more volunteers trickling in, and we’re gearing up to hopefully start offering some afternoon routes as well,” she said. Participating children “look forward to waking up and going to school,” and they are able to connect with neigh-

bors along the route, Critchfield noted. Whittemore said volunteers are key to the program’s success since many supervisors can assure the children’s safety. “We really emphasize safety first,” she said. “Our main goal is to offer a safe form of transportation to school for kids, that’s active,” Whittemore said. “Thirty kids coming from Kennedy Park and crossing Washington Avenue” requires attention of motorists as well, a common element to all of the state’s bicycling and walking initiatives. Drivers need to pay attention, organizers noted. “One of our routes started with 10 kids and it’s grown to almost 30,” Whittemore said. Leaders will follow a route of up to one mile, picking up children along the way at designated stops. “The program offers volunteers a way to get regular exercise and to interact with young people in the neighborhood,” Whittemore noted. Parents benefit as well, she agreed. “It relieves a big burden for people who are juggling multiple kids and early work, it’s a benefit to the parents that their kids are getting to school safely, but also the people who have volunteered say it’s a wonderful thing for them,” she said. see BIKING page 7

The PORTLAND Daily Sun, Wednesday, May 8, 2013— Page 7

In-school fleets of bicycles becoming more common in Maine BIKING from page 6

“Hopefully it’s a model that we can replicate and adapt to different neighborhoods,” Whittemore said, noting that Lyseth Elementary and Riverton Elementary are candidates to start in the fall. The program continues to welcome volunteers this spring. All volunteers receive an hour of training, and a criminal background check is required, at no cost to the volunteers. To learn more, visit www.portlandwalkingschoolbus.org, or contact Critchfield, at betsy@bikemaine.org or call 200-5287.

Maine Safe Routes to School grants Mini-grants for up to $250 can give a nudge for healthier transportation options, Whittemore said. “It just adds enough of a carrot so that a teacher or maybe a school nurse or someone who is working with the Healthy Maine Partnerships, as long as they put a team together and plan several activities for biking or walking to school, it’s a fairly easy thing to accomplish in a short amount of time,” she said. Maine’s federally funded Safe Routes to School Program is a program of the Maine Department of Transportation, the Bicycle Coalition of Maine and communities throughout the state. This spring, 15 schools, municipalities and organizations from across the state were picked to receive up to $250 to support projects designed to encourage students and their families to safely walk and bicycle to school and after-school activities. The minigrant activities, some led by students, will occur this spring. Those include, in Portland, Lincoln Middle School, which plans: Walk and Bike to School Week; the start of a year-round, student-led Safe Routes to School group with adult facilitator; and Student Travel Tally. Portland’s Lyseth Elementary School, which plans: Bike rodeo; distribution of new helmets and used bikes to students in need, with assistance of the Multilingual Center and a local bike shop; Bike to School Day on May 8; installation of a muchneeded bike rack for upper elementary wing; and Student Travel Tally. “For not a lot of money, you get a lot of things happening,” Whittemore noted. “It brings more awareness to the program and to safety,” she said, noting that children can buy reflective zipper-pulls and vests among the accessories. “We’ve seen, beyond Portland, there are more and more schools who are developing in-school fleets of bicycles so they can teach biking during P.E. class,” Whittemore said. Kennebunk Elementary School is one example of

BUY HERE PAY HERE! Toyota Corolla • Chevy Prism Several to choose from $500 DOWN — $75.00 Per Week Call Express Auto • 207-854-3548 91 Larrabee Rd., Westbrook, ME Henry I. Shanoski, Esq. General Law Practice Divorce • Criminal • Accidents • Landlord/Tenant

775-6262 Diligent Representation – 15 Years Experience 386 Fore Street, Suite 203, Portland Free Initial Consultation

a school with a bike fleet. After-school bike clubs also are popular. “I think more and more parents are understanding that they would like their children to be more active, and walking and biking to school is one way to accomplish that,” Whittemore said. For more information, visit MaineSafeRoutes.org.

How to get involved Wednesday, May 8 Proposed travel changes in Libbytown

5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The public can view four proposed sets of changes in Libbytown to include various combinations of eliminating exit and entrance ramps to I-295 and making Park and Congress streets one or two-way. All scenarios include improving the area for bikers and walkers, the city reports. A study will also make recommendations for better lighting, landscaping and other streetscape elements. Individual displays illustrating the proposed changes will be available from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. for comments, with staff available to answer questions. A more formal presentation on the neighborhood conditions and the proposed changes will also take place from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The public is welcome to come to the entire meeting or any portion that is convenient. Portland City Hall, Room 24, 389 Congress St. For more information, visit www.portlandmaine.gov/libbytowntrafficcirculation.htm or contact Carol Morris at cmorris@morriscomm.net. Diagrams of the proposals can be seen at www.portlandmaine.gov/ libbytowntraffic/libbytownalternatives042213.pdf. Public comments can also be made online at the city’s website, www.ci.portland.me.us.

Bikeshare Public Forum

5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The city of Portland will host a Bikeshare Public Forum at City Hall. The public is invited to participate in the conversation about establishing a Bikeshare program in the city, share their thoughts and ideas and ask questions. The meeting is a component of a technical assistance grant the city received in February from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program. The EPA selected the city of Portland as one of five communities nationwide to receive technical assistance to explore the potential of establishing a Bikeshare program. City Hall, State of Maine Room, 389 Congress St., Portland. Visit www.ci.portland.me.us.

Sunday, June 2 Ride for women in Freeport

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ride for women in Freeport, LL Bean’s Casco Conference Center, Casco Street, Freeport. This allfemale ride is suited for girls and women of all ages and fitness levels, with distances of 10, 25, 50 and 75 miles. The ride offers beautiful views of the countryside and coast.

Anania’s is Celebrating 50 Years of doing business in Greater Portland!!

1227 Congress St. 774-8104

606 Washington Ave. 774-4639

323 Broadway 347-7450

MAY SPECIALS www.AnaniasVariety.com

2 Ham or Veggie Italians for 7.99+ and each additional only 3.99

Beer Specials

Shipyard 12 pk. 14.99++ Pabst Blue Ribbon 16 oz. 6 pk. 4.99++ Bud, Bud light, Coors & Miller Lite 18 pk. 13.99++ 24 pk. 17.99++

Begin or end the ride with a free massage. The pre-registration fee is $35 (members) and $45 (public rate, including a six-month trial membership in the Bicycle Coalition of Maine), with a $10 discount for children 12-17 and seniors (over 65). Children under 12 ride free. Proceeds benefit the Bicycle Coalition of Maine’s work to improve bicycling in Maine. For more information, a video about the ride and online registration, go to http://www.bikemaine.org/events/ womens-ride or call 623-4511.

Monthlong school activities Lincoln Middle School — Walk and Bike to School Week, May 6-10; Lyseth School — National Bike to School Day on May 8; Walk to School Day and Bike Rodeo; Ocean Avenue Elementary — Monthly Walk and Roll to School Days all year, Bike Rodeo in June. For events across Maine, visit www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/index.php?topic=DOT_ bikeped_news&id=519541&v=full.

Paul’s Auto Inc.

207-772-5772 • 207-210-5557

1188 Brighton Ave. (next to Denny’s at the Portland/Westbrook line)

PETE’S PICK-OF-THE-WEEK 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 6 Cyl, Loaded, Roof, 89K. This Week’s Ridiculously Low Price...

13,900!

2001 Suburu Forester AWD Automatic loaded only 86K ..........................................................................$5,800 2002 Kia Sportage Utility 4 wheel drive ONLY 55K ONE OWNER Automatic...................................$5,900 2002 Chevy Malibu AT Loaded Awesome on gas only 89K WOW.........................................................$3,900 2005 Dodge Dakota - Crew Cab, 4WD, Clean, Auto, 94k Miles, AC, Awesome Truck, Awesome Price.......$8,900 2003 Cadillac DHS - Northstar, Loaded, Leather, Sunroof, Low Miles, Low Price...........................$6,900 2004 Chrysler 300M - Leather, Sunroof, Sporty, Great on Gas, Fun to Drive, Only.................................$6,700 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse - GT Model, Sunroof, Auto, Sporty Fun, Great on Gas..................................$5,900 1998 Chevy Monte Carlo Z34 - Classic, One Owner, Only 73k Miles Leather, Roof............................$4,995 2007 Hyundai Elantra - Over 40 MPG WOW!! 5-Speed, Loaded, Only 83k Miles, Only.............$6,900 2002 Honda Accord EX - Leather, Sunroof, Auto, Nice, Long Term Vehicles............................................$6,400 2006 Cadillac SRX - All Wheel Drive, Leather, Sunroof, Loaded, 3rd Row Seat, Awesome Price for 89k Mile Caddy.............................................................$12,900 2003 Mazda Tribute LX - Loaded, Roof, Great 4WD Utility, Longevity, Good on Gas!! Great Year-Round Vehicle................................................WOW!! $5,900 2003 Honda CRV - Utility, 4WD, 5-Speed, Sunroof, Awesome Vehicles, Loaded, Only......................$6,900 2003 VW Jetta - Wolfsburg Edition, Sunroof, Auto, Loaded, Great on Gas, Fun!..............................$5,900 2002 Jeep Liberty Sport - 4WD, Loaded, Great YearRound Utility.....................................................$6,900 2007 Chevrolet Silverado - Ext Cab, Z71, Awesome, Loaded, 4WD Truck, Clean and Priced to Sell at Only ...................................................................... $16,400 2001 Chevy Tahoe Z71 - Loaded, Leather, AT 4WD........ .........................................................................$5,800 2007 Ford Escape XLT - 4WD, Loaded, Roof, Way Below Book!............................................................ ....$8,600

Page 8 — The PORTLAND Daily Sun, Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Portland police hold active shooter training By Craig Lyons THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

Portland police officers broke through doors and charged down smoke-filled halls to find a man with a gun as a part of training exercises to help them react in “active shooter” incidents. The Portland Police Department held “active shooter” training at the Portland Ocean Terminal on the Maine State Pier on Tuesday, with funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and support from the Maine Emergency Management Agency. The Tuesday exercises were the last in a string of 10 active shooter trainings conducted by the PPD that included all the department’s officers. “It’s been very, very successful,” said Chief Mike Sauschuck. “ ... It’s something we want to continue to do in the future.” The training exercises included hostage situations, individual shooter incidents and a host of other mock incidents. As officers work through the various scenarios, Sauschuck said, they don’t know what they might be up against, much like in a real-world active shooter incident. “I think that is key,” he said. The training applies to situations that might involve a shooter in schools, businesses and government buildings, according to the chief, and uses

Open to amateurs & Professionals alike!

This is not a competition! This is a show to share & celebrate with your neighbors!

All proceeds will benefit WENA’s swim programs at Reiche. To register go to www.wenamaine.org and click on WestFest or call 879-6024

Each performance will be limited to 5 minutes of pure entertainment!

LANDSCAPING NEEDS

MADE EASY EASY TO BUY at WWW.GSGRAVEL.COM

WE DELIVER

Now Delivering Bark Mulch too!

Garden Blend Topsoil • Compost Gravel • Sand • Clean Fill DELIVERY AVAILABLE IN ALL OF YORK & CUMBERLAND COUNTY

1-800-TOP-SOIL 393 Parker Farm Road, Buxton 04093

“simunitions” to play out the different scenarios. The 10-hour on-site training follows five hours of classroom time, according to the chief, and starts with a door breach, a search through smoke-filled corridors to find any victims or the shooter. Active shooter training continues to evolve over time as incidents occur and the law enforcement community finds better ways to handle those situations, Sauschuck said. “It changes all the time,” he said. After the Columbine High School shooting in 1999, Sauschuck said training focused on a more methodical approach to incidents where officers would set up a perimeter and work their way into a building but the focus now is on immediacy. In active shooter incidents, he said, the first steps are to engage and the new training tactics are for the first two officers on the scene to enter a building and do the requisite search. “They’re going in immediately to address that threat,” he said. Along with the training for police officers, Sauschuck said people can also be aware of what to do during an active shooter incident. Sauschuck said the best Officers run down fog-filled hallways at the Ocean Terminal building in search of victims and an thing for people to do is ride, active shooter during training on Tuesday. More photos on page 9. (CRAIG LYONS PHOTO) hide or fight. The police chief said the which can mean screaming or attempting a defenbest way to avoid a situation is if something hapsive tactic. pens to simply get out of the area. If that isn’t pos“Those are things we tell people on a regular sible, he said, the next options are to hide or to fight, basis,” he said.

The PORTLAND Daily Sun, Wednesday, May 8, 2013— Page 9

RIGHT: During the active shooter training Tuesday in Portland, officers used “simunitions” that act like real firearms but have small bullets with a dye pack. Chief Mike Sauschuck pointed out how dye packs left orange imprints when someone was hit. (CRAIG LYONS PHOTO)

ABOVE AND ABOVE LEFT: Officers practiced breaching doorways by first using a sledge hammer, then cutting a chain during the first scenario in the active shooter training. (CRAIG LYONS PHOTOS)

Email Marketing - It Works!

Are you putting your list of names to use? Time to change your current template? Don’t know how or not enough time?

! p l e H n We C a

Contact Lisa Oaks

603-344-8456 • lisa@conwaydailysun.com www.conwaydailysun.com (click on the “Sun Digital” tab)

Today’s Birthdays: Comedian Don Rickles is 87. Naturalist Sir David Attenborough is 87. Singer Toni Tennille is 73. Actor James Mitchum is 72. Country singer Jack Blanchard is 71. Jazz musician Keith Jarrett is 68. Singer Philip Bailey (Earth, Wind and Fire) is 62. Rock musician Chris Frantz (Talking Heads) is 62. Rockabilly singer Billy Burnette is 60. Rock musician Alex Van Halen is 60. Actor David Keith is 59. Actor Stephen Furst is 59. Actress Melissa Gilbert is 49. Rock musician Dave Rowntree (Blur) is 49. Country musician Del Gray is 45. Rock singer Darren Hayes is 41. Singer Enrique Iglesias is 38. Actor Matt Davis is 35. Singer Ana Maria Lombo (Eden’s Crush) is 35. Actress Julia Whelan (WAY’-lan) is 29.

DAILY CROSSWORD TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES

by Lynn Johnston

cally touch base, exchange information and demonstrate your genuine interest in others. People will open up to you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Spending more than you earn creates problems, even if it’s just a little more. You’ll keep the balance in check. This has to do with both money and more subtle systems of exchange between people. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ll encounter traffic jam-like situations that feel hopeless as they inch along. Movement, even if it’s only a few inches at a time, is still movement. Relax and listen to life’s music. You’ll eventually get where you want to go. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll make friends easily. What will you do together? Investigate the goings on in your community. The best outings do not require you to spend a lot of money. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 8). Introductions this month bring luck. Your most lucrative times are now, July and December. The encouragement and support you give others will boomerang back to you as you apply yourself to a big project in June. Your affection for someone special grows through November, and 2014 brings a commitment. Aries and Sagittarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 5, 42, 38 and 20.

by Paul Gilligan

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll benefit from knowing the motives of others, and you’ll easily figure them out now, too, especially if that someone is a child or seems to have the emotional maturity level of a child. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Of course you know what bothers you, but your expertise will pale in comparison to that of a certain person who seems to thrive on finding new ways to drive you crazy. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). An overlap of interests will influence your love life now. Money, work, romance, power, status, family matters and more will play into the action somehow. You’ll keep a clear head and compartmentalize well when necessary. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Passion isn’t dead; it’s just sleeping. Enjoy the cooling-off period while it lasts. This is what’s needed to recharge your energy. Work and relationships will thrive again once you’ve rested. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Act on your moneymaking ideas, especially if they involve an open invitation to the general public. You have special luck in matters of publicity and your reputation. People want to be around your upbeat energy. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You won’t be deterred by the complexities of romance. The best things in life are a bit messy. Expecting things to be otherwise is naive. You have the gumption to hang in there and try harder to make it work. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The time you spend following your curiosity will be the best investment of the day. It makes for good conversation, which is an absolutely free pastime that will lead to good fortune in many areas of life. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You are likely to get mentally swept off your feet by someone who strikes a chord in your heart. You’ll try to cover this up to the best of your ability, though, recognizing the benefit of privacy. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). This is the best day of the week to physi-

By Holiday Mathis

by Jan Eliot

HOROSCOPE

by Chad Carpenter

Solution and tips at www.sudoku.com

TUNDRA Stone Soup Pooch Café For Better or Worse LIO

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 thru 9.

by Mark Tatulli

Page 10 — The PORTLAND Daily Sun, Wednesday, May 8, 2013

1 4 9 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 26 29 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

ACROSS __ for; choose Thread holder Be in need of Cuisine Piece of garlic Competent __ and aft; bow to stern Demolishes, as a building Cruel Residents of a British capital __ up; tallies Dissolve Go astray Tel Aviv, __ Ores Foil or épée Looked toward Red or Dead Faucet problem Boston __ beans Reach across Koch & Asner

41 42 43 45 46 47 48 51 56 57 58 60 61 62 63 64 65 1 2 3 4

Cooked in oil Irritate Homesteaders Car you can use temporarily Color Knitting stitch Urgent request Singer Aguilera Rich soil Familiar old hangout Bank teller’s cry Bad guy Privileged class Strong wind Puts on Hombre’s title Conducted DOWN __ one’s rocker; crazy Swimming spot Spanish bull Torah, for one

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 21 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 35 38

Sow Seep out All __; everywhere Diminished Actress Hedy In the sack __ in; wearing Norton & Berry Copenhagen’s country Landowner’s paper __ as a beet British __; Wales’ location Stockholm resident Pot __; large piece of beef Creates Frosted Colorado resort Depart More rational Bazaar Pants

39 Closing tightly to prevent leakage 41 Respiratory bug, for short 42 Harbor city 44 Second longest river in the UK 45 Sheen 47 Horse with a splotchy coat

48 Trudge 49 Company symbol in a letterhead 50 Make, as a salary 52 Robust 53 Destroy 54 Actor McDonough 55 Wheel rod 59 Knight or Kennedy

Yesterday’s Answer

The PORTLAND Daily Sun, Wednesday, May 8, 2013— Page 11

––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Wednesday, May 8, the 128th day of 2013. There are 237 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 8, 1945, President Harry S. Truman announced on radio that Nazi Germany’s forces had surrendered, and that “the flags of freedom fly all over Europe.” On this date: In 1541, Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto reached the Mississippi River. In 1794, Antoine Lavoisier (lah-vwahz-YAY’), the father of modern chemistry, was executed on the guillotine during France’s Reign of Terror. In 1884, the 33rd president of the United States, Harry S. Truman, was born in Lamar, Mo. In 1886, Atlanta pharmacist John Pemberton invented the flavor syrup for Coca-Cola. In 1921, Sweden’s Parliament voted to abolish the death penalty. In 1958, Vice President Richard Nixon was shoved, stoned, booed and spat upon by antiAmerican protesters in Lima, Peru. In 1962, the musical comedy “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” opened on Broadway. In 1972, President Richard Nixon announced that he had ordered the mining of Haiphong Harbor during the Vietnam War. In 1973, militant American Indians who’d held the South Dakota hamlet of Wounded Knee for ten weeks surrendered. In 1984, the Soviet Union announced it would boycott the upcoming Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. In 1988, science-fiction author Robert A. Heinlein died in Carmel, Calif., at age 80. In 1993, the Muslim-led government of BosniaHerzegovina and rebel Bosnian Serbs signed an agreement for a nationwide cease-fire. Ten years ago: The Senate unanimously endorsed adding to NATO seven former communist nations: Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia. A federal grand jury indicted Chinese-born California socialite Katrina Leung on charges that she’d illegally taken, copied and kept secret documents obtained from an FBI agent. (A federal judge later dismissed the case against Leung, rebuking prosecutors for misconduct.) The rear door of a Russian-built cargo plane burst open over Congo, hurling more than 100 Congolese soldiers and their families to their deaths. Five years ago: Sen. Barack Obama got a front-runner’s welcome back at the U.S. Capitol, where he was surrounded on the House floor by well-wishers calling him “Mr. President” and reaching out to pat him on the back or shake his hand. One year ago: Six-term veteran Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar lost a bitter Republican primary challenge, his nearly four-decade career in the Senate ended by tea party-backed state Treasurer Richard Mourdock. North Carolina voters decided overwhelmingly to strengthen their state’s gay marriage ban. Children’s book author Maurice Sendak died in Danbury, Conn. Former U.S. Attorney General Nicholas Katzenbach, 90, died in Skillman, N.J. Josh Hamilton became the 16th player to hit four home runs in a game, carrying the Texas Rangers to a 10-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.

WEDNESDAY PRIME TIME 8:00

Dial 5

8:30

CTN 5 911 TV

9:00

9:30

7 8

WMTW “Hallelujah Tools (N) Å Family “My Your Par-

10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30

Portland Water District Program.

The Voice Elimination; Law & Order: Special Victims Unit “Poisoned WCSH Rod Stewart; Cee Lo Green. (N) Å Motive” (N) (In Stereo) American Idol “Finalists Compete” The finalists WPFO perform for the judges. (N) (In Stereo Live) Å

MAY 8, 2013

The Middle Family

Hoedown” TWC TV Mainely Motorsports

Modern

Friendly

Chicago Fire “Leaders Lead” Severide is accused of misconduct. News 13 on FOX (N)

Live With

Nashville Juliette is faced with new chalents lenges. (N) (In Stereo) Paid Prog. Maine Auto King

Hero” Ridin

Nature “The Private Life NOVA The planet’s most Secrets of the Dead Deaths of Irish immigrants. (N) Å (DVS) in the U.S. Stereo) Å (DVS) Lark Rise to Candleford Doc Martin “Midwife Cri- Poirot Painter died not The fair comes to town. sis” Doc clashes with the of natural causes. (In (In Stereo) Å new midwife. Stereo) Å Arrow Laurel makes a Supernatural “Clip 30 Rock (In 30 Rock decision. (N) (In SteShow” Sam and Dean Stereo) Å “Into the reo) Å reunite with Castiel. (N) Crevasse” Survivor: Caramoan Criminal Minds A sus- CSI: Crime Scene -- Fans vs. Favorites (N) pect abducts nannies and Investigation A ghost (In Stereo) Å children. (N) hunter dies. (N) NUMB3RS Å NUMB3RS Å Law Order: CI MythBusters Å MythBusters (N) Å The Big Brain Theory

Future

Access

News

Tonight Show With Jay Leno Dish Nation The Office (N) Å “Diwali” Å WMTW News 8 at 11 (N) Paid Prog.

Jimmy Kimmel Live (N) Paid Prog.

MPBN of Deer” White-tailed deer deadly creatures. (In

Charlie Rose (N) (In Stereo) Å

WENH

PBS NewsHour (In Stereo) Å

WPXT

WGME

WPME

DISC

FAM You Again

USA NCIS “Mother’s Day”

NESN NHL Hockey: Bruins at Maple Leafs

CSNE MLS Soccer

ESPN MLB Baseball: Twins at Red Sox

Baseball Tonight (N)

SportsCenter (N) Å

ESPN2 30 for 30

30 for 30

Movie: ››‡ “The Princess Diaries” (2001) Julie Andrews.

WWE Main Event (N)

NCIS “Safe Harbor”

Flashpoint (In Stereo)

ION

DISN Movie: ›››‡ “Ratatouille” (2007) Å

TOON Dragons

36 37

Teen

Bruins

Friends (In TMZ (N) (In Stereo) Å Stereo) Å WGME News 13 at 11 (N) Our Homes

Late Show With David Letterman Sunny

MythBusters Å

Psych “Office Space”

The 700 Club Å NCIS “Freedom” Å

Extra

Red Sox

Daily

NHL

SportsNet Sports

Flashpoint (In Stereo) Jessie

Daily SportsNet

Flashpoint (In Stereo)

Good Luck Austin

ANT Farm

King of Hill King of Hill Amer. Dad Amer. Dad Family Guy Å

NICK Full House Full House Full House Full House The Nanny The Nanny Friends MSNBC All In With Chris Hayes Rachel Maddow Show

The Last Word

Friends

All In With Chris Hayes

CNN Anderson Cooper 360

Piers Morgan Live (N)

Anderson Cooper 360

Erin Burnett OutFront

CNBC Treasure Detectives

The Car Chasers

American Greed

Mad Money

Greta Van Susteren

The O’Reilly Factor

The O’Reilly Factor (N) Hannity (N)

FNC

NBA Basketball: Warriors at Spurs TNT NBA Basketball: Bulls at Heat Unsolved Mysteries Unsolved Mysteries Unsolved Mysteries LIFE

Unsolved Mysteries

TLC Hoarding: Buried Alive Hoarding: Buried Alive Obsession Obsession Hoarding: Buried Alive Movie: “Gone in Sixty Seconds” AMC Movie: ›‡ “Gone in Sixty Seconds” (2000) Nicolas Cage.

HGTV Flip It to Win It Å

Property Brothers

TRAV Burger

Burger

Toy Hunter Toy Hunter Manliest Restaurants

A&E Duck D.

Duck D.

Dukes of

Million Dollar Listing

Happens

Million

Frasier

BRAVO Housewives/OC

Hunt Intl Duck D.

Sandwich Paradise 2

HALL Frasier

SYFY Haunted Collector

Haunted Collector (N)

Paranormal

ANIM River Monsters

River Monsters

HIST American Pickers Å

River Monsters Å Larry the Cable Guy

River Monsters

Cnt. Cars

Chasing

BET

COM Chappelle Chappelle South Park South Park Work. FX

The Game Together

Frasier

Property Brothers

Frasier

Hunters

Haunted Collector Cnt. Cars

Movie: ›› “Snakes on a Plane” (2006) Samuel L. Jackson.

Chasing The Game

South Park Daily Show Colbert

Movie: ›› “Battle: Los Angeles” (2011) Aaron Eckhart.

TVLND Gold Girls Gold Girls Raymond

Fam. Guy Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Conan (N) Å Movie: “Resident Evil” (2002) Movie: ›‡ “Resident Evil” (2002, Horror) Milla Jovovich. ›‡ SPIKE Best Ink Best Ink Best Ink (N) Å Best Ink Å Å Å OXY

76 78 146

TBS

Fam. Guy

TCM Don’t Say No Until I Finish Talking

DAILY CROSSWORD BY WAYNE ROBERT WILLIAMS

Raymond

Movie: ›› “Battle: Los Angeles” Cleveland The Exes King King

1 6 11 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 24 25 28 32 33 34 35 36 37 38

Movie: ›››› “Driving Miss Daisy” (1989) Å

ACROSS Can./U.S./Mex. treaty Diamondbacks and Devil Rays Org. of Strange and Couples Jewelry fastener Rye disease Maris, casually Start of a Joan Rivers quote NYSE rival Mrs. Chaplin Fly an aircraft Agile Lena of “Alias” Part 2 of quote Part 3 of quote Saudis and Omanis Swings at flies Top trump Burgundies in Burgundy Rocky, so to speak Thin nail End of a hill?

Say No

39 Cauterizes 40 Yo-Yo Ma’s instrument 41 Part 4 of quote 43 Part 5 of quote 44 Seine feeder 45 Paying passenger 46 Good-looking guy 49 Whopper peddler 50 Pres. Washington or Bush 53 End of quote 56 Most remote, briefly 57 __ fatale 58 No longer a minor 59 Toledo uncle 60 Some quiz answers 61 “Unsafe at Any Speed” author 1 2 3 4

DOWN Amateur sports grp. Landon and others Destiny Half of a fly?

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 18 19 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 33

Pertinent Itsy-bitsy Witty Bombeck __ Khan IV Sensory system Nicks and Wonder Malayan outrigger National syst. “The African Queen” screenwriter Heavy exertion “The Mod Squad” character Weeps Iridescent gems Chaos Conductor Leinsdorf Five-line Japanese poem Symbol of achievement “Guitar Town” singer Steve City near Tampa Made a meal of Alan Ladd classic

36 Short-term sailor 37 Anglo-Saxon theologian 39 Way upslope 40 Continue 42 Recline lazily 43 Address for a lady 45 High-pitched flutes

46 47 48 49 50 51 52 54 55

August in Paris Woolly sheepdog Milanese eight Togo’s capital Egg on Brim __ and terminer Outback bird Designer’s deg.

Yesterday’s Answer

Page 12 — The PORTLAND Daily Sun, Wednesday, May 8, 2013

THE

CLASSIFIEDS Services

CLASSIFIEDS • CALL 699-5807

Services

DOLLAR-A-DAY CLASSIFIEDS: Ads must be 15 words or less and run a minimum of 5 consecutive days. Ads that run less than 5 days or nonconsecutive days are $2 per day. Ads over 15 words add 10¢ per word per day. PREMIUMS: First word caps no charge. Additional caps 10¢ per word per day. Centered bold heading: 9 pt. caps 40¢ per line, per day (2 lines maximum) TYPOS: Check your ad the first day of publication. Sorry, we will not issue credit after an ad has run once. DEADLINES: noon, one business day prior to the day of publication. PAYMENT: All private party ads must be pre-paid. We accept checks, Visa and Mastercard credit cards and, of course, cash. CORRESPONDENCE: To place your ad call our offi ces 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 699-5807; or send a check or money order with ad copy to The Conway Daily Sun, P.O. Box 1940, North Conway, NH 03860. OTHER RATES: For information about classified display ads please call 699-5807.

Spring cleanups, dump runs, lawn mowing. Low rates. Call or text (207)274-0761.

Animals

Autos

For Rent

For Sale

SHIH-TZU puppies. Heath & temperament guaranteed. Parents on premise, $450. (603)539-1603.

Rossrecyclenremoval@gmail.com

FURNISHED room for rent: South Portland on Sawer St., Everything included. (207)233-6056

STUN GUNS- 7.8M volts with led flashlight. Legal in ME, anyone 18+. Latest model. $30/ea, 2 for $50. Kevin, 207-615-6111.

Cash for autos and trucks, some metals. Call Steve (207)523-9475.

Antiques

Boats

BEST Cash Prices Paid- Also, buying contents of attics, basements, garages, barns. 1 item to entire estates. Call Joe (207)653-4048.

2000 PRINCECRAFT 14.6 FT. RESORTER DLX (side counsel) 1999 mercury 25 hp four stroke motor. upgraded princecraft boat trailer. new radio (marine) am-fm. motor has low hours. boat package is in very good condition. selling for $4,800. tel. 603-752-4022.

Autos 1996 Ford Escort, runs good, new water pump, timing belt, $1,600/obo. Also 1989 Lincoln, (603)318-2222.

Business Opportunities

CASH 4 CARS

HOTDOG cart, stainless steel, earn $300 a day, working downtown Portland, $5,000/obo, (207)318-2222.

Dead or alive! (207)615-6092.

PORTLAND- Maine MedicalStudio, 1/ 2 bedroom. Heated, off street parking, newly renovated. $595-$900. (207)773-1814.

PORTLANDWoodford’s. 2 bedrooms, parking, heated, bright rooms, oak floor, just painted. $825/mo. (207)773-1814.

WINDHAM- 1 bedroom, utilities plus cable. Serious person, references. Some work for lower rent. (207)892-7150.

HIGHEST cash price paid for your scrap box trailers, school busses, heavy equipment and cars. No Campers (207)393-7318.

Home Improvements EXTERIOR/ Interior Painting. 20+ years experience. Also, cleaning out of garages, basements, attics, barns. Insured. References. Call Joe at (207)653-4048.

potatoes. What terrible behavior from the parents who allowed their children to run amok. And they do their children a disservice by making them unwelcome everywhere. We think your parents should go ahead with their plans to celebrate at that restaurant but issue invitations only to the adults. Children who are too immature to behave in public and whose parents refuse to control them should not be included in these events. We suspect your parents paid the cleaning bill, so instead of “donating” money to the restaurant, you might consider doing something special on your folks’ behalf. Dear Annie: Every time I look in the papers, I see articles about wars, death, etc., but never about the homeless, especially homeless children and runaways. Why is that? These children are our future. There seems to be money for everything from new jails to fixing swimming pools, but not a word about money for the homeless. Why? -- Frustrated Dear Frustrated: In the news business, death “sells.” Runaways, not so much. But there are articles on the homeless if you look, and shelters are funded through federal, state and city government allocations, as well as by private philanthropy. You sound like a kind person. Please look for a shelter in your area and volunteer your time. It would be much appreciated. Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Cal in Maine,” who complained that his grandchildren rarely communicate with him. I have reread and shared that letter many times. I totally agree with him, as my older grandchildren seem to care little about keeping in touch. But I also now remember how little I cared about keeping in touch with my own grandparents 40 years ago. I guess what goes around comes around. -- Lois in Omaha

Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to: anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

Prickly City

ECO-FRIENDLY electric and reel mowing (207)318-6397. lowcarbonlawncare.com LAWNMOWING and powerwashing. Free estimates, call Bryan (207)939-3582.

MASONRY REPAIR DAVE MASON

Chimneys, steps, etc. Since 1972. Insured and OSHA Certified. (207)233-8851.

Free

ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: My grandfather passed away last month, and the wake was catered by a close friend of the family who owns a restaurant. He closed off a section of his dining hall for our family. The meal included 15 children under the age of 10, and they were absolute monsters. My nephew threw his shoe across the room and then tripped a waitress. These kids crawled under the tables, poking us with forks and smearing food into the carpet. My cousin’s 8-year-old daughter put open condiment packets in my purse and a baked potato in my mother’s coat pocket and then mashed it into the fabric. People from the other area of the restaurant complained after my nephew threw food at them. My husband and I left, leaving a large tip for the servers. Other relatives did the same. The dining room was an utter disaster. Before we left town the next morning, my husband and I stopped by the restaurant and left additional money for the inconvenience of cleaning food out of the carpet. My grandmother asked the owner for a full bill of the damage and presented it to those children whose offspring made the mess. It started a huge family row, and of course, nobody is taking responsibility for their kids. I’ve never seen such appalling behavior, and I doubt my grandfather would have appreciated such disrespect. My husband and I are tempted to send the restaurant owner an anonymous money order because we doubt he will otherwise be compensated. My parents are supposed to have their 50th anniversary party at this restaurant next month, and the guest list is almost identical. They’re too embarrassed to go, but don’t want to lose their deposit. Should I send the money order? Whatever happened to manners? -- Shocked Granddaughter Dear Shocked: They apparently got stuck with the mashed

DB LAWNCARE

by Scott Stantis

PA-PA DAN’S MOWING No, you won’t get a pizza... But you’ll get a nicely mowed yard! Brighten, Stevens, Allen Ave. areas. Formerly with Lucas Tree. Most yards $35. (207)878-6514.

SPRING CLEANUP Dump runs, yard work, mulch and more! (207)615-6092.

Wanted To Buy I pay cash today for broken and unwanted Notebooks, Netbooks, and Macbooks. Highest prices (207)233-5381.

Help Wanted

Controller for large general contractor in the Conway area of the beautiful White Mountains in New Hampshire. Candidate must have construction experience, a degree in accounting or finance, and a willingness to reside in the area. Controller reports directly to owners and prepares monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP, with few audit adjustments.

Please e-mail resume and salary requirements to: Curtiscoleman@ajcoleman.com

Serious inquirers with questions please contact Curtis Coleman (603)447-5936.

ALVIN J.

COLEMAN & SON, INCORPORATED

EOE

PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

Losing your Coverage? Give Me A Call!

Affordable Health Insurance

Life | Health | Medicare | Long-Term Care

Karen R. Vachon Licensed Insurance Agent

207-730-2664 karen.vachon@insphereis.com

IIS001317

Personal Service & Free Quotes www.facebook.com/karenvachonhealth

Residential - Commercial

• Driveways • Parking Lots • Private Roads • Sealcoating • Asphalt Repairs • Hot Rubber Crack Repairs

www.ruckpaving.com Free Estimates Fully Insured

773-5460

bob@ruckpaving.com

Health Insurance Affordable Health Insurance

ASSURANT HEALTH • No Deductable, No Coinsurance • Doctor Visits and Prescriptions Included • Premiums Vary by Age and Plan • Age 50, Plans from $94 - $250/month

Jackie Beatty - 207-730-0016 email: jacquelinebeatty1@gmail.com

Calls on Spice at poison center have surged

The PORTLAND Daily Sun, Wednesday, May 8, 2013— Page 13

calls from Maine. These calls are coming from hospitals with sick the chemical composition, the subpatients who have taken Spice. stance becomes something entirely Dr. Simone said most people different but is no less harmful, suffer from a fast heart rate, a bad although it would be legal. “trip,” and elevated blood pressure. McKinney says the object of the “We worry about what people bill is “banning dangerous subwould do while they’re that upset.” stances so no one can get it. And She referred to these people as we want to hold the sellers account“scared individuals,” she said. able.” Some states that have passed The number for the Poison similar laws are meting out severe Center is 1-800-222-1222. At that punishment to shops that continue number officials deal with emertrying to sell the products. Those gency issues and will answer basic states are removing stock, taking questions as well. away business licenses, and are Maine Rep. Ben Chipman, who imposing very high fines against represents District 119, which A Spice “joint.” (MARGE NIBLOCK PHOTO) shops that are noncompliant. includes Bayside, East Bayside, McKinney states, “Selling Spice and the Parkside neighborhoods of is unethical and immoral, but not criminal.” He says Portland, said he could see the need for legislation. When shipments come from overseas from countries that don’t asked about his feelings on the topic of Spice, he said, regulate chemicals, and wants to see more federal and “It sounds like something that shouldn’t be sold over the international cooperation. McKinney said, “There is no counter.” consistency from lot to lot. The people mix chemicals in Discussing the work session that is planned for L.D. huge lots and coat the plant material. Sometimes they 661, Chipman said a formal vote will be taken the same use large troughs or cement mixers.” day the work session is held. If there’s a split vote, a disIn McKinney’s testimony he discussed the wide-rangcussion will be held in the House. If the bill receives a ing and potentially fatal aspect of these drugs, which are unanimous vote, there won’t be a formal vote held later cheap, easy to make, and return a high profit for manuon, and the bill will pass “under the hammer.” facturers and distributors. The bill could become law 90 days after the end of Dr. Karen Simone is a toxicologist who works for the the legislative session in which it was passed. A bill can Northern New England Poison Center, which serves become law immediately if the legislature declares an Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. She said they’ve emergency exists, by a two-thirds vote of each chamber. gone from zero calls in Maine in 2010 to 55 last year It would then take effect the date it is signed by the govrelated to Spice. So far this year they’ve responded to 16 ernor. SPICE from page 3

Maine man arrested after attempted stop and car, foot pursuit Daily Sun Staff Report Matthew Higgins, 33, of Windham was arrested by Windham Police following a vehicle and foot chase late Monday night, the Windham Police Department reported. Higgins eluded officers after a Windham Police officer tried to stop his 1998 Dodge Avenger on River Road, police said. Higgins sped off, exceeding speeds of 100 mph, going about 7.5 miles, but then ditched his vehicle on a dead-end Higgins street and fled into the woods, police reported. A K-9 police dog with handler pursued into the forest, and he was apprehended around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, police said. Deputies from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office assisted with the arrest. Higgins faces charges of eluding an officer, criminal speed and driving to endanger. He also had several warrants for his arrest, police said. Bail is set at $2,500 cash.

THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN CLASSIFIEDS PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

Do You Have a Guardian for the Air You Breathe?

Benefits of Tai Chi Chih

Call for your FREE Air Quality Check today!

•Blood Pressure Control •Arthritis Relief •Improved Balance

352 Warren Ave. Portland, 871-8610, toll free 1-888-358-3589

Mike’s Auto & Light Truck Service

*Featured in AARP Magazine *As Seen on Good Day Maine

PORTLAND AUTO RADIATOR Established 1948

FULL AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES The Best Place in Town to Take a Leak

MAJOR & MINOR REPAIRS Cooling Systems • Brakes • Exhaust • Shocks • Struts Tune-ups • State Inspection • Timing Belts • Valve Jobs Engine Work • Interstate Batteries • Towing Available

MIKE CHARRON – OWNER • 767-0092 1217 Congress St., Portland, ME 04102

DWATE U O R R T S Auto

Complete Automotive Repair - Foreign & Domestic

656 Stroudwater St. Automotive Repair Westbrook • 854-0415 Foreign & Domestic www.stroudwaterauto.com

NOW OPEN

Now offering Lunchtime Classes. Introducing Seated Tai Chi Chih Classes. For information go to www.taichichihstudio.com or call Raymond Reid* 518-9375

formally D & M AUTO REPAIR

Tire

Off Site Demos

OIL CHANGE $17.99 includes 5 qts. oil & filter

A/C RECHARGE $59.99 no parts, parts extra

FREE BRAKE INSPECTION

Maine State Inspections

1129 Forest Ave., Portland • 207-797-3606

NOW RENTING:

Event and Function Space for your next gathering at the beautiful Stevens Avenue Congregational Church!

69 Service Call

Servicing most major brands

includes 1/2 hour labor, expert technicians and same day/next day scheduling “A local family owned & operated company specializing in top-rated American brands”

146 Rand Rd, Portland Exit 47 off I-95

Sales & Service 772-0053

Reserve our spotless vestry and kitchen for all your event needs, and take advantage of affordable convenience & free parking. For pricing and information call Harry at 797-4573 or email saccucc@gmail.com

T he Stevens A venue C ongregational C hurch

790 Stevens Avenue (next to the Armory), Portland Your rental fee helps others in need!

Page 14 — The PORTLAND Daily Sun, Wednesday, May 8, 2013

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– EVENTS CALENDAR–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Wednesday, May 8 Maine Gov. Paul LePage at Eggs & Issues

8 a.m. “The Portland Community Chamber is pleased to announce that Maine Governor Paul LePage will speak at Eggs & Issues on Wednesday, May 8, at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland. Doors for the event open at 7 a.m. for networking, breakfast begins at 7:30, and the program will begin at 8 a.m. The cost of the event is $17 for Chamber Members and $27 for Non-members. To register, visit www. portlandregion.com and click on “Register for an Event.” If space is available, registrations will be taken at the door. Members of the media may attend for free in the designated seating area. For more information, please visit www.portlandregion.com or contact Nancy Trottier, Event & Program Manager (ntrottier@portlandregion.com) at the Portland Regional Chamber at 772-2811, ext. 233.”

Author Debra Spark in Cumberland

2 p.m. Meet the Author, Debra Spark, “The Pretty Girl,” Prince Memorial Library, 266 Main St., Cumberland. Refreshments will be served. FMI 829-2215

Police event for child passenger safety

2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The South Portland Police Department has partnered with Safe Kids Maine for educating the public with child passenger safety. “Nine out 10 child safety seats are installed incorrectly. SPPD will be hosting its monthly Fitting Station Event on Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The location is at the Cash Corner Fire Station, 360 Main St., South Portland. This is a new time and location for this event. If you are unable to attend this event or have questions concerning child passenger safety please call 799-5511, ext 7229 and leave a message for Officer Robert Libby.”

Lawyers in Libraries on unemployment comp

3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Lawyers in Libraries presents: “How to prepare for an Unemployment Compensation Hearing or Appeal” Wednesday, May 8 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Portland Public Library, Lower Level Room No. 5. “Lawyers in Libraries will be hosting ‘How to Prepare for an Unemployment Compensation Hearing of Appeal. ... Attorney David Sherman will discuss how to prepare for hearings and appeals if one has been denied unemployment, what the rules are and what evidence is important to present to a hearing officer. Attendees will be able to ask general questions of the lawyer after the presentation but for specific answers they will be encouraged to call the Volunteer Lawyers Project (toll free 1-800-442-4293, in Portland 774-4348), to arrange for a personal consultation.”

Libbytown area planning public comments

5 p.m. “Those interested in changes in the Libbytown area of Portland can view and comment on four possible scenarios for change in the neighborhood. Diagrams of the proposals can be seen at http://www.portlandmaine.gov/ libbytowntraffic/libbytownalternatives042213.pdf. Public comments can also be made online at the city’s website. To give people more options in terms of opportunity to comment, individual displays illustrating the proposed changes will be available from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. for comments, with staff available to answer questions. A more formal presentation on the neighborhood conditions and the proposed changes will also take place from 6:30-7 p.m. ... Overseen by the City of Portland and the Portland Area Comprehensive Transportation System (PACTS), this study is funded by the Federal Highway Administration. For more information, visit http://www.portlandmaine.gov/ libbytowntrafficcirculation.htm or contact Carol Morris at cmorris@morriscomm.net. ”

Bikeshare Public Forum

5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The city of Portland will host a Bikeshare Public Forum at City Hall. The public is invited to participate in the conversation about establishing a Bikeshare program in the city, share their thoughts and ideas and ask questions. The meeting is a component of a technical assistance grant the city received in February from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program. This meeting will be followed by a workshop on Thursday with experts during which staff and invited participants will explore the feasibility of a bikeshare system. Afterwards, the city will seek to develop a business model for how such a program might be developed, managed and made financially sustainable. Wednesday, May 8, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. City Hall, State of Maine Room, 389 Congress Street, Portland

‘Defending Water for Life in Maine’

7 p.m. Join Friends of Merrymeeting Bay on Wednesday, May 8 at 7 p.m. for the final presentation of their 16th annual Winter Speaker Series, at the Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick. “This program, ‘Defending Water for Life in Maine’ features Field Organizer Chris Buchanan. Communities, individuals and nature have certain rights

Shawn Werner, director of political operations for Freedom to Marry, speaks at a rally for Question 1, the gay marriage initiative in Maine. Now that the measure has passed, the organizers for Southern Maine Pride are seeking engaged or committed same sex couples who would like to publicly marry or renew their vows during an en masse wedding ceremony held at Deering Oaks Park on Saturday, June 15, during the 27th Annual Southern Maine Pride Parade & Festival in Portland. See www.southernmainepride.org. (DAVID CARKHUFF FILE PHOTO) and one of these is the right to clean fresh water. From the point of view of the organization Defending Water for Life in Maine, water is for life, not profit.” Buchanan “is also the statewide coordinator of Stop the East-West Corridor, a coalition of Maine citizens and organizations dedicated to raising awareness, fostering open communication, requesting transparency and demonstrating that the project is not in the interest of Maine and that Maine citizens don’t want it.” The FOMB Winter Speaker Series takes place monthly from October-May on the second Wednesday. Full speaker schedule and speaker biographies are available on the web at www.friendsofmerrymeetingbay.org.

‘Wittenberg’ by David Davalos

7:30 p.m. April 30 – May 19. “Trouble brews in the hallowed halls of Wittenberg University as professors Martin Luther and Doctor Faustus duel for the allegiance of their pupil – Prince Hamlet. From tennis and beer to soliloquies over skulls, Davalos’ imaginative comedy of 16th century college life mixes slapstick and wordplay with a philosophical exploration of reason versus faith, played out in a zany spin on classic characters – real and imaginary!” May 8-10 at 7:30 p.m.; May 11 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.; May 12 at 2 p.m.; May 14-17 at 7:30 p.m.; also May 16 at 2 p.m.; May 18 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.; May 19 at 2 p.m. Portland Stage. http:// www.portlandstage.org

Thursday, May 9 Maine Office of Tourism director in Brunswick

7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Brunswick Downtown Association: “The BDA will host the second of our Speaker Series Thursday, May 9, 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Brunswick Golf Club. “Join us as we welcome Carolann Ouellette, director of the Maine Office of Tourism. Ms. Ouellette provides the strategic direction and planning for the major elements of the Tourism and Film Office’s integrated marketing programs, including Advertising, Media Relations, International Promotions, Research, Product Development and Special Promotions. Come learn more about Carolann and The Maine Office of Tourism’s campaign entitled ‘The Maine Thing.’” “Be Inspired, Be Adventurous, Be Yourself. Discover Your Maine Thing.” $20 individual or $15/each, parties of four or more. http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/even t?oeidk=a07e7bhbamt735c96a2&llr=oegoxzdab

Fishspotting with Wayne Davis

7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Gulf of Maine Research Institute (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) “Join fishspotter, fisherman, and aerial photographer Wayne Davis as he shares stories and observations from a long career flying over New England’s coastal and offshore fishing grounds. Wayne’s incredible collection of aerial photographs includes whales, large pelagics, sea birds, seals, seascapes, fishing boats, and the recent influx of Great White sharks off of Cape Cod. Taken during more than 15,000 hours in the air, his images contain rare scenes of marine life only witnessed by a handful of offshore fish-

spotters.” Free, open to the public, GMRI, 350 Commercial St., Portland. Parking: Free, adjacent lot. RSVP to Christina Traister, Donor Relations Manager, ctraister@gmri.org, 2281622.

Final Latino Cancer Educational Forum

7 p.m. “The city of Portland’s Minority Health Program, Public Health Division of the Health & Human Services Department will host two Latino Cancer Educational Forums for the community. Members of the Latino community are encouraged to attend and learn about the less obvious signs and symptoms of the three most commonly diagnosed cancers among the population, breast, colorectal and lung cancer. Attendees will learn the cancer basics, the benefits of early detection and prevention and how to access proper cancer screening and health care.” The events are sponsored by the city of Portland, the Maine Cancer Consortium and the Portland Community Health Center. Nélida Berke, Latino Community Health Promotion Specialist at 874-8452 or nrb@portlandmaine.gov. Thursday, May 9, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at El Sinai Church, 837 Brighton Ave., Portland. http://www.ci.portland.me.us

Student Picture Show at USM

7:15 p.m. Ninth Annual Student Picture Show (Advanced Production Course Student Film Showcase), Gerald Talbot Auditorium, Luther Bonney Hall, University of Southern Maine Portland campus; free and open to the public. “Burgeoning filmmakers/storytellers at the University of Southern Maine will have their gala showcase night later this week, and the public is invited to attend. Upper-level students in the Advanced Video Production course taught jointly by Kate Kaminski, communication and media studies instructor, and Nat Ives, manager of the USM Communication and Media Studies Production Center, will hold their final showcase presentation on Thursday night. A total of 13 original films ranging in tone from reflective to dark humor will be shown during the Ninth Annual Student Picture Show.”

MOMIX: Botanica

7:30 p.m. MOMIX: Botanica, Merrill Auditorium, Portland. Tickets: $44, $38, $30; Members: $40, $34, $27. “In this highly anticipated appearance, revolutionary dance company MOMIX brings its breathtaking Botanica to Portland for one performance only. Botanica transports audiences to a fantasy world of surreal images and childlike wonder brought to life through athletic dance, riveting music, outrageous costumes, inventive props, and pure talent. The company evokes a vivid landscape populated by legendary choreographer Moses Pendleton’s whimsical, fertile, and mythical imagination. Set to an eclectic score that ranges from birdsong to Vivaldi, Botanica reveals through MOMIX’s signature illusionary style nature’s changing imagery. This is dance at its most organic and inventive, an unforgettable multimedia experience.” http://www.portlandovations.org/ shows/momix-botanica.shtml see next page

The PORTLAND Daily Sun, Wednesday, May 8, 2013— Page 15

Irish famine ship story explores silver lining to dark period By Timothy Gillis

SPECIAL TO THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

A miraculous story of struggle and survival was retold Sunday at the Maine Irish Heritage Center. Kathryn Miles, author of “All Standing: The Remarkable Story of the Jeanie Johnston, the Legendary Irish Famine Ship,” recounted the remarkable tale of the ship and its courageous crew. The Jeanie Johnston made 12 voyages, and kept more than 2,000 passengers alive through the arduous six-week voyages from Tralee, Ireland, to Quebec. The route was one leg of a triangle which included two more trips, with timber to the Caribbean and sugar, molasses and rum back to the United Kingdom. England needed to offer something of value on their leg of the trips, and so came up with the idea of using Irish emigrants as human ballast, solving several problems at once. The starving population of Ireland was winnowed, the passengers could load and unload themselves (unlike the sand and rock ballast counterparts), and when they landed in British North America (now Canada), they could be put to work felling trees for the British Navy. This simple solution masked the preventable horrors of the Irish Potato Famine, which took 1 million lives and displaced 1 million more. Those staggering numbers, and the relatively minor discussions about them, surprised the author when she began to investigate. “I was amazed in my research about how little we talk about this culturally,” Miles said. “I met the recreation of the Jeanie Johnston back in 2004 in Ireland. It’s the kind of thing that elicits attention. I thought: ‘What’s this ship’s story?” I had the same questions when I learned that no passengers had died: How?” Miles realized there hadn’t been much research into the history of the ship, and so spent four years going through the ship’s records, newspaper accounts, and personal documents to weave her narrative together. “All Standing” is the second book for Miles, who directs the environmental writing program at Unity College, where she has taught for 11 years. Her first book, “Adventures with

Kathryn Miles, author of “All Standing,” talks about the Jeanie Johnston, the Irish famine ship that did not lose a passenger in 12 crossings. Ellen Murphy, from the Maine Irish Heritage Center, which hosted the talk, is in the background. (TIMOTHY GILLIS PHOTO)

Ari,” describes encounters she has when experiencing the environment with her dog. “He’s bummed the current book tour doesn’t involve him,” she said. She has traveled the country to recount the story of the Jeanie Johnston, out to California and back, and on St. Patrick’s Day was featured on NPR. “I really enjoy the New England leg of the tour,” she said. “So many people have stories about family members who were in the famine. They share stories about how their ancestors came over here and became part of the collective community.” Her Maine appearances have evoked memories from audience members whose family made the walk to Portland from New Brunswick after one voyage stalled there.

Piecing together the many records from a variety of sources proved a sizable task to Miles. “That’s part of why the book took so long,” she said. “I didn’t have a single diary or stack of letters to draw from, so it was a matter of trying to triangulate the story around the sources I did have.” She made good use of the ship’s manifest. The captain James Attridge had to files reports in Tralee as well as Canada or the United States. “It was fascinating to hold the original manuscript in my hand and read Attridge’s handwriting. At the end of every voyage, he would send a letter back by steamship to (the owner Nicholas) Donovan and, since he was such a PR guy, I could square that with other information,” Miles said.

She also used articles in old copies of Lloyd’s of London. “If you’re patient enough to sift through months of reports, you’re apt to come up with something that resembles a good narrative,” said Miles, who encountered many grim stories of starvation and death. “It was really traumatic. I would keep a grisly file of all the terrible things that happened. It’s important as 20th century readers that we’re aware of the horrible things that happened, but, as a writer, you have to be gentle in the retelling.” Ellen Murphy, chair of program committee at the Maine Irish Heritage Center, hosted the talk and included an account of her encounter with the miracle ship. She enjoyed connecting see IRISH page 16

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– EVENTS CALENDAR––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– from preceding page

‘Wittenberg’ by David Davalos

‘The Last Romance’ at The Public Theatre

7:30 p.m. “Is it ever too late to find love? The answer is a resounding ‘no’ in ‘The Last Romance,’ the heartwarming romantic comedy about the thrill and complications of love in the later years, now playing at The Public Theatre May 3 -12. Widower Ralph Bellini has a life filled with routine, but life is suddenly a thrill again when he takes a new route on

his walk home and spies a lovely lady in a dog park. The traditional ways to woo a woman may be chocolate and roses, but Ralph is no ordinary suitor. Using a few operatic arias and a bar or two of rap music, Ralph puts his heart on his sleeve and leaps headfirst into a last chance at romance. ‘The Last Romance’ is playing at The Public Theatre, Lewiston/Auburn’s Professional Theatre, May 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12. Show times are Thurs/Fri at 7:30, Sat at 8 p.m., Sun at 2 p.m., with an added Sat matinee on May 11 at 2 p.m. For tickets call 782-3200 or visit www.thepublictheatre.org for more information.”

est classroom refresher course specifically designed to meet the driving safety needs of experienced and mature drivers. Offered as a four-hour class in Maine, this class helps drivers learn about defensive driving, new traffic laws and rules of the road and it helps older drivers learn how to adjust to age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. Insurance companies in Maine are required to give discounts to drivers age 55 and older for three years after they complete this course. More information may be found at the Maine Driver Safety. http:// driversafetyme.weebly.com/.

Friday, May 10

noon. “Layne Witherell will be at the Portland Public Library for the Friday Local Author Series on May 10 at noon to speak about the second edition of his book ‘Wine Maniacs: Life in the Wine Biz.’ The second edition includes more reviews of the books on wine in 2012, as well as the changes in winery takeovers (what you thought you bought), as well as Witherell’s favorite regions including Oregon and Virginia. This is an irreverent, readable memoir by a man who has experienced all aspects of the business for over 30 years; from retailer, wholesaler, writer, teacher, radio-commentator and competition judge.”

AARP driver safety class

9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Presented in Portland, an AARP Driver Safety Class for drivers age 50 and older will be presented from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the AARP Maine State Office, 1685 Congress St. The registration fee is $12 for AARP members, $14 for others. To register, phone Phil Chin, AARP volunteer instructor, at 370-9647. Because class size is limited, early registration no later than May 1 is advised. The AARP Driver Safety Program is the first and larg-

Layne Witherell at Portland Public Library

Page 16 — The PORTLAND Daily Sun, Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Maine Irish Heritage Center hosted lecture IRISH from page 15

with the author a while ago, and planning the talk, part of the Duchas series. Duchas means heritage in Irish. “She had done a reading at Longfellow Books. I had been a docent on the project that built a replica of the Jeanie Johnston at a shipyard in Blennerville, outside of Tralee, Ireland, in County Kerry,” Murphy said. “She had a great crew, and apparently a caring captain and an exemplary ship’s doctor.” Murphy praised the book, which she said combines official history through archival sources and contemporary newspapers with family histories. “It’s really a genealogical detective story, following the descendants of the baby who was born on the ship, the night before the very first voyage. So it’s a great read, too,” Murphy said. Miles “Watching the replica being built was amazing. How often do you get a chance to see wooden tall ship built from the keel up?” The building of the replica, in 1999, involved shipwrights from Ireland and the U.S., and trainees from Northern Ireland from both Catholic and Protestant backgrounds, some of whom had never met people from the other faith. “It’s a remarkable effort. I was able to sail aboard the ship several times, including from Montreal to Quebec in 2003, and we docked at Grosse Ile, an island in the St. Lawrence River, which was the landing point for emigrant ships during the famine, where tens of thousands of Irish emigrants are buried. There was very moving memorial ceremony there. People are buried in unmarked trench graves in Grosse Ile,” she said. “The ship is fitted out, down below, with a museum to give you an idea of what it would be like to sail aboard a ship at the time. It is now docked in the Liffey River in Dublin, Ireland, near the Famine Memorial. And you can go aboard and visit.” Murphy said Miles’s talk would have a lasting effect on the audience. “I think people coming to the talk will have a more personalized connection with the history of the famine, because the horror of it — it’s very abstract, but when you hear the details of the people who traveled on board, and when she conveys the political and social history, it brings it all home.”

Pa u lPinkh a m db a

a nd Bob Bu rns

B a ck Cove A u to R ep a ir

SPECIALIZING IN FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC AUTO REPAIR OVER 45 YEARS EXPERIENCE - PROVIDING YOU WITH SERVICE YOU CAN DEPEND ON EVERY TIME! ALWAYS FREE ESTIMATES AND THE MOST COMPETITIVE PRICING 207-252-9322 193 PRESUMPSCOT ST., PORTLAD

“A local family owned & operated company specializing in top-rated American brands”

146 Rand Rd, Portland Exit 47 off I-95

Sales & Service 772-0053