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Gray ends 41-year career at City Hall BY CASEY CONLEY THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

Anyone who has followed city politics over the last decade probably knows Joe Gray as Portland’s city manager, but longtime residents might remember him for reshaping much of the city’s West End almost 40 years ago. Gray, now 66, was fresh out of graduate school when he took a job with the city’s planning office in 1969. One of his first assignments was with Model Cities, an urban redevelopment program funded as part of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s “Great Society.” Gray recalls leading a campaign to buy property on Brackett and Clark streets and helping relocate the residents to make way for the Reiche School and community center. He was also instrumental in the Danforth Heights housing development and for converting several former schools into housing. If things had gone according to plan, those projects might have been the extent of his local legacy. Gray, who grew up in Rhode Island, says he never intended to stay in Portland for his entire career. But instead of leaving for a bigger city, Gray met a girl, got married, and settled down. Gray spent more than 30 years in the planning office, where he helped draft planing documents for the city’s downtown, Bayside, and parts of the waterfront. He became city manager in 2001. In that capacity, Gray wrote

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The Port City Chronicle returns See Heidi Wendel’s continuing saga on page 5

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A new Peaks Island Council cost of living report, scheduled for release Monday, will call for a property tax freeze for islanders and eventual formation of a town separate from municipal Portland, The Daily Sun has learned. The island council, an elected advisory board, created the “Peaks Island Cost of Living Task Force” last year and the group’s report is dated December 2010. The document is expected to boost

secession efforts, but one person familiar with the report predicted that its credibility will come under attack because the council is seen as pro-secession. “Will it change anyone’s mind?” the person said Friday, under condition they not be identified by name because it was unclear when the report would be distributed. “Not if they really want to remain part of Portland, but for the undecided it might be really important.” see PEAKS page 9

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A new California gold rush? SUTTER CREEK, Calif. — Standing in a cramped, slanted and slippery crevice some 500 feet below the earth’s surface, David Cochrane turned his eyes to a ribbon of marbled quartz — mainly gray, amber and white — and found the one hue he was actually looking for. “Right there, see? It’s small but it’s very colorful,” Mr. Cochrane said. It was gold and if people like Mr. Cochrane have their way, gold will soon be big business again in California’s Mother Lode, in the same area of the Sierras — and occasionally the same mines — where the old-time prospectors once used pick axes, ore carts and burros to chase their riches. “People say the Mother Lode’s mined out,” said Mr. Cochrane, a vice president with Sutter Gold Mining Inc., based in Colorado. “But that’s not the case.” Indeed, Sutter Gold is just one of several companies seeking to reignite a stagnant industry in California, a state whose early history and growth were intimately intertwined with gold’s discovery, excavation and exploitation. Mining largely dried up after World War II as price controls made the business model unappealing. But with controls gone, and gold now selling at more than $1,300 an ounce, the math makes sense again.

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Egypt erupts in jubilation as Mubarak steps down CAIRO (NY Times) — Egypt erupted in a joyous celebration of the power of a long repressed people on Friday as President Hosni Mubarak resigned his post and ceded control to the military, ending his nearly 30 years of autocratic rule. Shouts of “God is Great” competed with fireworks and car horns around Cairo after Mr. Mubarak’s vice president and longtime intelligence chief,

Omar Suleiman, announced during evening prayers that Mr. Mubarak had passed all authority to a council of military leaders, bowing to a historic popular uprising that has transformed politics in Egypt and around the Arab world. The departure of the 82-yearold Mr. Mubarak, at least initially to his coastal resort home in Sharm el-Sheik, was a pivotal turn in a nearly three-

week revolt that has upended one of the Arab’s world’s most enduring dictatorships. The popular protests — peaceful and resilient despite numerous efforts by Mr. Mubarak’s legendary security apparatus to suppress them — ultimately deposed an ally of the United States who has been instrumental in helping to carry out American policy in the region for decades.

MANASSAS, Va. (NY Times) — A 37-year-old illegal immigrant was under arrest Friday after three people were found shot to death and three others were wounded at two houses just blocks apart in the northern Virginia city of Manassas, the police said. The victims in the shooting on Thursday night included several members of the same family, but said Chief Douglas W. Keen of the Manassas Police Department said it was not clear how, or if, the victims knew the suspect, Jose Oswaldo Reyes Alfaro, 37. Mr. Alfaro, 37, from El Salvador, had been ordered deported by a federal judge in 2002, but apparently never left the country, the authorities said. Officers responding Thursday evening to a report of shots fired found the body of Brenda Ashcraft, 56, in the front yard of her house on Hood Road, Chief Keen said. Inside, the police found three other family members who had been shot.

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Saturday the Public Market House will host the city’s ﬁrst Joycott. Organized by environmental advocacy social network Portland Greendrinks, the event encourages people to shop the seven businesses of the Market House, with 51 percent of the day’s proceeds going towards environmental improvements to the building. (MATT DODGE PHOTO)

Joycott spreads the joy BY MATT DODGE THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

Boycotts have been a popular form of expression since at least 1880 when associates of Capt. Charles Cunningham Boycott, the English land agent whose eviction tactics in Ireland led to social scorn, refused to have anything to do with him. But past boycotts have lacked the bluegrass bands, cookie decorating and environmental benefits of a similarly named, first-of-its-kind event taking place in Portland this weekend. Today’s “Joycott” at the Public Market House, organized by environmental advocacy social network Portland Greendrinks, will see the market’s hive of enterprises reinvest 51 percent of the day’s proceeds to make the building more environmentally sustainable. Saturday’s “Joycott” at the Public Market House, organized by environmental advocacy social network Portland Greendrinks, will see the market’s hive of enterprises reinvest 51 percent

of the day’s proceeds to make the building more environmentally sustainable. To make it worth your while, the Market House is offering a full day of activities, sales and entertainment from morning breakfast specials to an evening jazz trio. “I think the Joycott is proof that environmentalist and capitalists can work together to achieve mutually beneficial goals, despite some of the rhetoric you hear to the contrary,” said Greendrinks organizer Sean Sullivan. “With a little innovation, we don’t have to choose between the two,” he said. Portland Greendrinks kicked off several years ago in the city, and now gathers on the second Tuesday of each month at a local business, giving environmentally minded locals the chance to meet and share ideas. Sullivan said the event routinely draws upwards of 500 participants who were eager to spread their message see JOYCOTT page 7

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Rockin’ the scene with Jose Ayerve of Spouse Sometimes you can’t help but notice when big bright lights shine in your face. That doesn’t mean we necessarily have to like those big bright lights. It’s just tough for many to dodge them sometimes when, well, there they are. Propped up, easy for all to see. Many people stare at big bright lights too easily. Many others enjoy mood lighting. Something less obvious. Something that not everyone stares at. A warm glow that allows visability, but with less fanfare. Functional and equally as effective. Jose Ayerve and Spouse (read the name slowly, there’s a “u” in there) have never been “big bright lights” in the local music scene. They aren’t trying to start a music revolution. They don’t do anything gimmick-like. They don’t put over-the-top campaigns together. They didn’t fire up merchandise products before they played a gig. Spouse’s light is just as strong by doing the one thing that should make you big and bright; they write great songs and make great records. They’re a band that should be on any good indie label in the U.S. or overseas. If they want it, of course. Six records and well over a dozen years into it, Jose Ayerve has given

Portland one of the best day-in and day-out. local bands in years and For Christmas one year, I got we’re lucky to have them. an alarm clock radio. I used For fans of great early to sit in my room and hold indie and college rock like the thing in my lap and scan Superchunk, The Pixies and through the stations searching the Replacements, Spouse for catchy songs. has been your band for years. Whether on the road WHAT BANDS ARTas touring bassist and tour ISTS, BOOKS, MOVIES OR manager for the Pernice ACTORS INFLUENCED YOU ––––– Brothers or out promoting THE MOST TO START WRITThe Circle a new Spouse record, Jose ING AND PERFORMING Push has been around and all the MUSIC? experience and knack holds This is my typical evening: firm in his being. around 11 p.m. I prepare for a Local musicians should tap into his big long walk; maybe I have a cup of know-how. He’s a bank of knowledge. tea or a shot of scotch. I put my earHis voice is unmistakable and perbuds in and I start walking. I might haps the biggest part of Spouse’s overgo for a two or three-hour walk, or I all sound to this fan. He writes some might keep it to under a half hour. of the most well written rock music Regardless, getting the circulation around and I hear he’s a killer on the going helps me process whatever I tennis court! Advantage Ayerve! might be going through. Sometimes, I just zone out and listen to rough TALK A BIT ABOUT GETTING mixes or demo ideas, at other times I INTO MUSIC AS A CHILD. DISlisten to podcasts or get caught up on COVERING MUSIC, PRIOR TO the news. Whatever it is, it’s informPLAYING AND WRITING. ing my musical process; it’s feeding My father was the only one who me topics, themes, melodic ideas, etc. could hold a note or carry a tune, as I love movies, Almodóvar is my favora result, music was just a background ite filmmaker. He tells stories the way element for when we had company. It he wants people to consume them and wasn’t something that was enjoyed he lets magical realism make its way

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into the final product. But to answer your question, Huey Lewis & the News “Heart & Soul,” that’s the song that did it for me. I still love that song. It still makes me want to write and perform music. FIRST LIVE PERFORMANCE YOU SAW THAT BLEW YOUR MIND AND STILL IS THOUGHT ABOUT TO THIS DAY. Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers at the Hartford Civic Center, summer or fall of 1990. Brilliant. HOW DID SPOUSE COME TOGETHER? I think Spouse CAME APART years ago and I’ve been trying to hold it together since. It’s become much more like a second incarnation of a good idea with troubled execution. The first real line-up that I felt was carrying serious potential was the line-up circa 2000-2001, which included Michael Merenda, Dan Pollard, Naomi Hamby and Liz Bustamante. This is the lineup of Spouse that made Love Can’t Save This Love. I describe that album as my favorite. I love the production, I love the ideas, I love the execution, I love that we came apart at the seams while making it. In our individual see CURDO page 5

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New tea party challenger for Snowe Well, it’s February and it seems a lot of folks have Snowe removal on their minds. On Friday, while perusing the blogospehre to update my conspiracy theories, I found myself responding to a long posting on the “As Maine Goes” website about the potential of a tea party challenger to U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe. Three minutes later, national news came beeping out of the CPAC (Conservative Political Action Conference) convention down in D.C. It seems local writer, tea party activist, and blogger Andrew Ian Dodge announced his primary challenge to Senator Olympia Snowe. Seriously, you cant write this stuff. Nobody would believe it. Nationally, of course, the tea party has been on a roll, electing a slate of candidates pledged to the Constitution, fiscal responsibility, and a conservative agenda. In my posting, I suggested that unless a potential candidate had a pant-load of money, or the chance to raise it real quick, they were pretty much doomed. He had that covered, it looks

Bob Higgins ––––– Daily Sun Columnist like. National media organization Rollcall published in a blurb from the conference that the national group Tea Party Express, which was elemental in fundraising for tea party-supported candidates nationwide, had declared that they were going after Snowe, hoping to raise money for a challenger. Obviously, challenger Dodge has yet to receive the first of those potential contributions. His website, “electthedodge.com” features his announcement but little else. There is a box over on the right hand side of his page, stating that “Cincopia user is out of traffic quota for this month. If you are the owner you can go PRO now!” Even his hosting company seems to have labeled his candidacy website as amateur. For now.

PajamasMedia was all over Dodge, getting him to do a two minute stand-up interview. Looking back at previous information about Dodge, tea party activist Pete “The Carpenter” Harring told RollCall that he doubted that Dodge would be able to connect with Maine voters, even throwing in the standard dubious statements regarding Dodge’s time spent in England, and casting doubt on his citizenship. In a word of advice to Dodge: I’d have waited a few extra weeks. The tea party may be all up for the idea of “Snowe Removal” and such, but such an early announcement of a challenge leads to the inevitable. A campaign that stumbles on the first day (website: check) and gets a question of citizenship issue (Thanks Pete. I expected that) is not ready for prime time. And since the “Snowe” hasn’t been removed, or even melted yet, that just leaves the big-money guys looking for a better shovel. (Bob Higgins is a regular contributor to The Portland Daily Sun.)

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Learning about the life cycle of food What if Ethan didn’t miss his real family enough to shape up and get back home? Editor's Note: With this installment, we welcome the return of our serial novel The Port City Chronicle. And we begin with a question sure to cross everyone's mind as Valentine's Day approaches: How do you know when you’re really being dumped? Hey, could it just be a test of the emergency break-up system to make sure you can leave the relationship in an orderly fashion in the event of a real break-up? We're, of course, quoting from inside the mind of one Ms. Gretchen Reingren, 44 years old, fairly recently divorced and a busy criminal defense lawyer. Last year she discovered one way to know the "dumping" is not a test: Her long-term boyfriend takes off with a 22-year-old Russian ballet dancer. Not that he doesn’t check in with her now and then. “Let’s run away together somewhere we can read and make love all day,” he texts her one evening a couple of months later as she’s about to head home from work. “Do we have to read?” she texts back. But they only run as far as The Snug, the bar around the corner, on the East End of the peninsula. The Port City Chronicle is the continuing story of a woman and her family finding love and happiness in Portland in the midst of the Great Recession. In Season 1, the Reingrens went through a lot of ups and downs and barely ended up together in their three-family house on Munjoy Hill. You can buy Season 1 in book form, “Getting Off the Earth,” with many never-before-seen episodes, from GettingOfftheEarth.com or from Longfellow Books on Monument Square. Tune in now for the first episode of Season 2 of The Port City Chronicle and find out what’s happened since last year with Gretchen, her brother Ethan, his wife Angela, their kids Henry and Marcus, her daughter Grace, her mother, and her friends Tim

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What to Do When You’re Falling Off the Dashboard “It’s great you finally quit that law job,” my brother Ethan said to our friend Tim. “But what are you going to do now? Eventually you might need some petty cash.” Ethan has become more practical since he and his wife Angela split up a few months ago and he moved into the apartment of my former office-mate, Charles. Among other things, he’s learned about the life cycle of food. “Everything in here is totally rotten,” he told Charles, after drinking sour milk from the fridge for the tenth time. That didn’t come as a surprise to Charles. “Isn’t that the purpose of a fridge?” he said. “You put things in there to go bad.” But despite those defects, a few weeks after Tim quit his job, he also moved in with Charles. So Charles finally got the family he’d always wanted without changing any diapers or paying for college. And Tim got a free place to stay and an office to sit in during the day if he felt like dressing up. Because much as he hated being a lawyer, Tim worried things might be even worse at an entry-level job in some other profession. “I don’t want anyone putting training wheels on me,” he said.

Charles ﬁnally got the family he’d always wanted without changing any diapers or paying for college. And Tim got a free place to stay and an ofﬁce to sit in during the day if he felt like dressing up. In fact, as usual, he was traveling as light as possible. When Charles asked him how much furniture he planned to bring with him from his old apartment, he scoffed at the question. “Absolutely nothing,” he said. “The only reason I have furniture there now is for other people.” But Tim’s presence was felt in Charles’ apartment even though he’d brought nothing with him except his neuroses. First he tried to get rid of the cats. “How did you handle it?” he asked me, when Chicken was purring particularly loudly. “And how can we make it stop?” It was obvious why Angela let Ethan take the cats with him when he moved out of the three-family house on the Hill where he had lived in with his wife and two sons, me and my daughter Grace, and our mother. “And all the other one ever does is stare at the kitchen sink hoping a waterbug will crawl out,” Tim said, pointing to Barbados. “They’re very bored here.” But Ethan shook his head. “That’s not boredom,” he said. “Don’t think for a second that a cat waiting for a waterbug is like us waiting to become rich.” “And where are we going to put the box of poop?” Tim asked, assuming that would dissuade Charles from keeping the cats. But Charles didn’t care about the litter box. As long as the cats didn’t steal from him he wasn’t bothered by them.

“They’re always staring at me,” Tim complained. Ethan shook his head. “They’re just looking to you for advice and guidance.” Tim made one last effort. “I just don’t see what the point is. They take time we could spend doing other things.” But Ethan wasn’t concerned about that. “Since the goldfish died I’ve had a lot more time on my hands.” So much for goldfish being low maintenance. Then Tim turned his energies to clearing out the kitchen cabinets. “All we really need are plates, bowls, glasses and mugs,” he said, separating them into different cupboards. “Everything else should go.” Since that included the blender Charles occasionally used to make Bloody Marys, he objected. As a compromise, the blender and a few other non-conforming pieces of kitchenware were allowed to stay in a cabinet for miscellaneous items. “Remember,” Tim said, pointing it out to Ethan and Charles. “Always keep this cupboard closed.” But Tim didn’t stop there. “I think we should replace the living room couch,” he said a couple weeks after he’d moved in. “It’s too heavy.” “By all means, get a lighter one,” Charles said, pouring himself another glass of Scotch. But Ethan protested, considering he lives on the couch during football season. “Why, so it’s easier to carry around?” he asked. So Tim got the sarcasm and backed off trying to dispose of the furniture. But despite these kinks that had to be worked out in the living situation, there were a lot of compensating benefits. When Charles came home from a tough day, Ethan always sympathized. see next page

‘I tweet when I ﬁnd myself spending way too much time alone’ CURDO from page 4

lives we were each going through some serious changes. None of us were living in the same city. We never toured it. It spent a little bit of time on the CMJ charts but our radio promotion campaign was delayed because of the post office just sitting on all the packages for weeks. The whole release of that album was cursed. In the years since, there’s been such a hodgepodge of talent because different musicians have made their way into my life and have been there when I was ready to collaborate. The flipside to this is of course that I’ve become the default face of Spouse. I was already the voice, but owning a band you originally intended to be just the lead singer of can be a fairly overwhelming task. THERE ALWAYS SEEM TO BE SOME PEOPLE FLOATING IN AND OUT EVERY OTHER SPOUSE RECORD. A ROTATING PLATE OF MUSICIANS. IF YOU COULD HAVE THE PERFECT BAND WOULD YOU?

The perfect band? Interesting question. You kind of hit the nail on the head. Each of the musicians that I work with is fantastic. None of them is 100% available. Life gets in the way of dreaming. Dreams let us imagine our potential and at least in my case, because I have a lot of lucid dreams, I get bombarded with ideas and plans and things I want to make happen, but somehow my execution gets mired in the logistics; the reality. Having a band is a good way to realize some ideas and I certainly have appreciated having a band. Ultimately though, my vision yields to compromise. I want everyone working with me to be satisfied with the end result. As I accept the reality of my role, I inevitably want to retain more of my vision. YOU HAVE A LABEL, PIGEON RECORDS. COMPARED TO WHEN YOU STARTED, TECHNOLOGY HAS HAD THE MOST IMPACT ON THE MUSIC WORLD; THE WAY WE LISTEN AND SELL MUSIC. I GET THE IMPRESSION YOU AREN’T ANTI-TECH, BUT YOU ALSO AREN’T SOMEONE WHO’S FINDING THE NEED TO BE

CUTTING EDGE AND RE-BOOTED EVERYDAY. PEOPLE COOL ENOUGH TO LIKE SPOUSE SHOULDN’T NEED THE NEWEST VERSION OF iTUNES TO STAY ON BOARD I SAY. AM I FAR OFF? Yes, I agree. I don’t want to become a slave to technology. To spend all my time adapting to new software and multi-media platforms — I just don’t have the time to spend doing that. I let technology find me, or I go where people tell me not to. For example: I love Twitter. I tweet when I find myself spending way too much time alone. It becomes my escape mechanism; my Procrastinator 3000, if you will. I start tweeting about all my insecurities and I immediately suffer “tweet regret” It’s great, I hate it, but I can’t stop. If I walk past a construction site and the crew is rugged and good looking… my followers are treated to a barrage of slightly suggestive and embarrassing tweets. Facebook, on the other hand, is way different in my opinion and it can be good, but see SPOUSE page 8

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First, of course, we stopped for coffee. “I have to run in here for a napkin,” Charles said, his nose running as usual from the cats, as we strolled up to Arabica. I’d hoped Charles’ allergies would break up the party, and Ethan and Tim would be sent home, but I hadn’t counted on what great problem-solvers those guys were. “Wait,” Tim said, “I have napkins. I’m all about napkins.” He’d been stuffing napkins into the pockets of his backpack for years without having any use for them. “Do you want to choose your own?” he asked. Charles shook his head. “Well, tell me this,” Tim said. “Would you prefer soft or crisp?” “I don’t care, man,” Charles said, grabbing a handful of napkins out of the backpack. So we got past that crisis and went on to Tre Navarre where other problems awaited us. “Our kitchen is closed just now,” the waiter said, as we sat down to an early dinner. But that problem was also easily conquered. “Good,” Ethan said, ordering a beer. “That way there won’t be any distractions.” When they were all buzzed, they walked back to Charles’ apartment and played Scrabble on the kitchen table just like Ethan and I used to with our mom, Angela, Grace and the boys. It was too much for me. “Aren’t you the slightest bit sad to be sitting here playing Scrabble with these guys instead of with your family back home?” I asked Ethan. The ghost of a shadow crossed Ethan’s face but Charles jumped in before he could answer. “Whatever,” Charles said to him, “you can’t get out now. You’re in it and you’re in it to win it.” And he wasn’t talking about the Scrabble game. (Heidi Wendel is a former editor of the Columbia Law Review and has written for The New York Times, among others.)

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and put their tremendous buying power and influence into use. “We have tons of people coming every month who are trying to find new ways to leverage their passion and enthusiasm around environmental issues. We realized we could really capitalize on people who come to Greendrinks events and mobilize them to support local business,” he said. In searching for their first Joycott host, Greendrinks asked a number of local businesses to submit bids of what percentage of sales they could pour back into environmental improvements. “With the Public Market House we were really lucky to find an enthusiastic partner who is already so aligned with our mission. They’ve exceeded my every expectation — every single owner met with us and talked about how excited they are,” said Sullivan. Housing seven businesses under one roof, the market was the logical choice for such a project even before they submitted their bid, pledging to spend over half the day’s profits on some desperately needed improvements to its infrastructure. “The major one is the HVAC system,” said Public Market House President Kris Horton, owner of K. Horton Specialty Foods. “We’ve just taken over the responsibility of bringing it up to code, but we hadn’t been able to wrap our heads around how to do it or had the funds for it either,” she said. The Joycott will not only give the Market House the funds to improve its heating systems, but also the expertise on how to do it. “We’ve offered to do a

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Joycott events include a 51/49 raffle, with half the proceeds going toward sustainability improvements, a number of local artisans selling their wares on the second floor, a beer and wine tasting, and cookie decorating station. A few of the day’s event have a sustainable side to them as well (for a full list, see sidebar). Local screenprinter Tim Poulson, founder of INFINI-T’s will also be on hand to “upcycle” t-shirts; bring in your own shirt and Poulson will print one of his original designs on it for a $3 donation. Photobooths are a regular feature of Greendrinks events, but the Joycott version will tweak the concept a bit, encouraging shoppers to pose with a placard displays how much money they spent supporting the event. While Greendrinks organizers are calling Saturday’s event the first Joycott, there are currently no plans in the works for a follow up. Sullivan hopes other businesses, inspired by the idea, while try to organize their own. “I’m confident that we will have more, Greendrinks might very well be the people to organize a second one, but I’m hoping other people would like to organize their own as well,” he said.

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Ayerve : ‘I have a reason to care’ A snowplow operator clears along Route 1 at Falmouth. More than 53 inches of snow have fallen in Portland so far this winter, compared with 41.1 inches in a normal year, the National Weather Service reported. Today’s WinteRush winter festival in Portland begins with the PolarBear 5K sponsored by Tri-Maine at the East End Community School at 9 a.m. (www.tri-maine.com). At 11 a.m. the Deering Oaks Park events will open to the public; and at noon, those ready to brave the water will take the Maine Polar Plunge at the East End Beach to beneﬁt Camp Sunshine (www.freezinforareason.com). Families can try their hands at snow fort building, snow painting, and snowball ﬁghts with Portland Recreation and Healthy Portland staff. Kids can don a pair of snowshoes and walk through the pages of “Snow Day!” (illustrated by local artist Scott Nash); and for those more interested in spectator sports, attendees can vote for the best snowman for the second annual Neighborhood Organization Snowman Contest or check out teams as they create art out of snow for the Maine Snow Sculpting Contest. For more information about WinteRush and an event schedule, go to www.portlandwinterush.com. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTO)

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TO HAVE A POSITIVE FEEL JOSE. I CAN TELL EVEN ON A LOUSY DAY, YOU ALWAYS HAVE A BRIGHTER SPOT SHINING THROUGH TRYING TO CLEAR MATTERS. That’s just about the nicest thing anyone has said to me in an interview. Thank you kindly. Some days, I’m the grouchiest, glummest jerk on the planet. Fortunately, when this is the case, I try to spend extra time on the tennis court. WHAT’S HOLDING PORTLAND BACK FROM BEING BIGGER IN THE LARGER MUSIC PICTURE? OR ARE WE DOING JUST FINE AND THIS IS EXACTLY WHERE WE’RE SUPPOSED TO BE? In keeping with the topic of tennis. I think it’s like the serve. If you start thinking about it too much, if you start over-thinking it, you can’t establish any rhythm or flow in your movement. Conversely, I kind of hope Portland doesn’t figure out that it’s doing right, because for the time being, everything feels effortless and inspiring to me. I would love for the music scene to just do what it wants to do. WOULD THIS TOWN BE AS COOL AS IT IS WITHOUT SO MANY COFFEE DRINKERS? Trader Joe’s French Roast is my jam. This town would not be what it is without the celebrity status of coffee. BEYOND MUSIC, WHAT ELSE TAKES PRIORITY IN YOUR LIFE? I’m gay, that takes time. I belong to the USTA (United States Tennis Association); I play on a mixed doubles team and a men’s team; that takes time. I belong to a bowling team; that’s fun. I follow political developments. I love comic books and chatting about things like parallel universes. Oh, and I work as a producer and engineer for various artists. (Mark Curdo is a DJ on 94.3 WCYY and the owner of a record label, Labor Day Records, based in Portland. Mark is not only a board member of the Portland Music Foundation, but he loves the Boston Celtics, Ginger Ale and Jack Lemmon movies. He is a weekly Daily Sun music columnist.)

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The Friends of Fort Knox working with the Maine Department of Conservation’s Bureau of Parks and Lands reported Friday that the SyFy Channel’s, “Ghost Hunter” TV program has concluded a paranormal investigation of the State Historic site. Investigation and filming began late Sunday, Feb. 6, when the 19-member production crew arrived at Fort Knox, where Friends’ of Fort Knox executive director, Leon Seymour, provided the Ghost Hunters a tour of the site and recounted visitor reports of paranormal experiences. Ghost Hunter producer Patrick Powell said he expects the Fort Knox episode to air in late March or April.

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SoPo cancer center saluted by Town & Country FCU

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The Cancer Community Center was chosen as one of Town & Country Federal Credit Union’s top three award winners in the “Better Neighbor Fund,” the center announced Friday. A check for $5,000 was awarded to the center “thanks to the tremendous outpouring of support from center participants and community members who believe in the mission of the center,” according to a press release. “The Better Neighbor Fund award illustrates the community’s belief in the Cancer Community Center’s mission of providing support, information and activities at no charge to patients and their loved ones who are coping with cancer,” said Executive Director Michele Johns. “We’re very pleased with this recognition. Thank you to all who voted!” Town & Country created the Better Neighbor Fund as a charitable giving campaign to support good works in the communities of Cumberland and York counties. During the months of November and December, local charitable, nonprofit and community organizations submitted their ideas and projects via an online grant application. In January 2011, supporters voted online for their favorite organizations, causes or projects. A total of $25,000 was awarded through eight grants to the organizations receiving the most votes. The Cancer Community Center received one of the three $5,000 grants. According to David Libby, Town & Country President & CEO, “We are inspired by the great deeds so many charitable and community organizations are doing across Southern Maine. Town & Country developed the Better Neighbor Fund to help organizations doing good works in the community make their projects a reality.” To learn more, visit www.CancerCommunityCenter.org or call 7742200.

The Ocean Gateway terminal is shrouded in mist as snow falls on Portland Tuesday. Today, the forecast is for a chance of ﬂurries after 1 p.m., and partly sunny, with a high near 35. Sunday, expect a chance of snow showers, with a high near 27, the National Weather Service predicted. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTO)

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Saturday, Feb. 12 Over A Cardboard Sea / The Low Brow Boys in Biddeford 8 p.m. Old Timey act Over a Cardboard Sea takes to Biddeford’s Oak and the Ax with like-minded historians The Low Brow Boys of Massachusetts.

Mindy Smith at One Longfellow 8 p.m. With an angelic voice and songs full of faith, grace and vulnerability, Mindy Smith has been embraced by critics and fans alike with each recording she unveils. With her fourth release, “Stupid Love” on Vanguard Records, Mindy takes another step forward both lyrically and musically. Stupid Love ﬁnds Mindy co-producing along with Ian Fitchuk and Justin Loucks. The three explore and expand with different sounds making an impressive backdrop to the 13 tracks on the record. Written over a two year period, each song delves into the various stages of relationships; the highs, the lows, the emotional investments made, how they can change us and move forward. For Mindy, “Stupid Love” is a statement of where she is now from where she has been. $25, all ages. www.onelongfellowsquare. com/

Cupid Loves PROM NITE: A Valentine’s DANCE Party Spectacular at Bubba’s Sulky Lounge 9 p.m. DJ JON and DJ Ponyfarm: bring you prom dance jams from the 90s and beyond. Celebrate Valentine’s and 90s Nite Promoter (kristen bartlett’s) 30th Birthday in style (with the Dance Party geniuses who brought you ‘90s Nite) on Portland’s only light-up dance ﬂoor. Special Valentine’s Burlesque Performance by Cupid’s favorite dirty dancer: Miss Madison West! Doll yourselves up for our Valentine’s prom theme photo booth w/ Portland’s own Justin Lewis. Lady Gaga CD give-aways. Best prom couple wins $50. $5 cover, 21 plus.

Sunday, Feb. 13 B. Dolan presents the Church of Love & Ruin / What Cheer? Brigade / Dirty Dishes Burlesque at SPACE 7:30 p.m. In celebration of the New Year and symbolic burial of 2010, Providence’s master showman and Strange Famous

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Records emcee B. Dolan has put together a Valentine’s Extravaganza years in the making. Vaudeville, Hip-Hop, New Orleans Bounce, Marching Band & Burlesque culture come together for the “Church of Love & Ruin,” featuring DJ Beesknees and Vockah Redu & The Cru both representing New Orleans), 16 piece freakout marching band What Cheer? Brigade, and B. Dolan headlining with a cast of special guests. Hosted by Jamie & Sissy DeWolfe (of Oakland’s “Tourettes Without Regrets” showcase) and also featuring performances from Boston Drag Queen Ms. Nicholle Pride and Portland’s own Dirty Dishes Burlesque Review. Best of all, in the spirit of the holiday, you can save money and bring your honey. Couples discount on tickets at the door! $10 advance/$12 day of show/$18 for couples! 18 plus. SPACE Gallery. www. space538.org/

Frontier Ruckus at One Longfellow 8 p.m. Frontier Ruckus is an American folk-rock band from Michigan. The project is centered on the lyrically intensive songs of Matthew Milia, and was formed by Milia and banjo player David Winston Jones while living in Metro Detroit. The band released its debut full-length record, “The Orion Songbook,” through Quite Scientiﬁc Records in November 2008. In February, 2009, it was announced that Frontier Ruckus had joined North Carolinabased label Ramseur Records. $10. www. onelongfellowsquare.com/

Tuesday, Feb. 15 Two: Spouse / Metal Feathers at Port City Music Hall 9 p.m. Spouse is a band based throughout the Northeastern United States. The group came into existence in 1995. Founded in part by front-man, José Ayerve, the group has hosted a wide array of musicians from throughout the region. The current line-up of the band includes: Naomi Hamby, Ken Maiuri, JJ O’Connell, Kevin O’Rourke, and Dan Pollard. In addition to a pair of singles released in 1999, Spouse has since produced four full-length albums and one maxi-ep, plus a video for the song, “Hangover Cure for Humanity” from their 2007 release, “Relocation Tactics.” Their latest offering, “Confidence,” is slated for national release on May 18th. This album marks the band’s first collaboration with the Austin, Texas-based, Nine Mile Records. Metal Feathers, an Indie rock outfit from Portland, Maine, Metal Feathers were recently signed to Rare Sex Records and have been tearing up the local music scene. They describe their music as “post arena rock.” The only way to understand Metal Feathers is to see them live, according to Hillytown’s Bryan Bruchman. $2, 21 plus. www.portcitymusichall.com/calendar

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Providence’s master showman and Strange Famous Records emcee B. Dolan has put together a Valentine’s Extravaganza years in the making. Vaudeville, Hip-Hop, New Orleans Bounce, Marching Band & Burlesque culture come together for the “Church of Love & Ruin,” 7:30 p.m. Sunday at SPACE Gallery; $10 advance, $12 day of show, $18 for couples, 18 plus. (RACHEL WATSON PHOTO)

Conspirator / The Cyborg Trio at Port City Music Hall 8 p.m. Conspirator featuring Marc Brownstein and Aron Magner from The DiscoBiscuits, Chris Michetti from RAQ and Darren Shearer from The New Deal. $17 advanced, $22 day of show, $35 VIP, 21 plus. www. portcitymusichall.com/calendar

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DAILY CROSSWORD TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES

by Lynn Johnston

By Holiday Mathis SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You are open-minded. The more people you query the smarter you become. Someone will tell you what’s important, and you will weigh this person’s opinion against your own. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There is very little that can surprise you today. Even when you are technically out of your element, you are still within reach of the sophistication and confidence of your own mind. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Keep your eyes open because it’s a lucky day for finding conversation-worthy objects. You’ll be drawn in by oddities, and you could even find a curio to add to your collection. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You are graciousness personified, as you take care of your friends with a compassionate and selfless attitude. You are moving up on everyone’s “favorite person” list. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It’s easy for you to be all sweetness and smiles, because you are inwardly trouble-free. However, when it’s time to protect the happiness of your loved ones, you will get tough fast. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 12). You are an exuberant participant in life. You’ll be celebrated and adored all year, especially in the first five weeks of the year. There’s a career breakthrough in June. You’ll make changes to accommodate a special relationship, and they’re all worthwhile. Family additions happen in September. Capricorn and Sagittarius people bring zest to your world. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 23, 1, 50 and 13.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). You may not like it when someone disagrees with you, but in today’s case, you will be much better off because of it. You’ll strengthen your position and build a better argument for next time. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Sometimes it feels as though your personal stock is not quite as high as you’d like it to be. However, you can always raise your perceived value by adjusting your own thinking about what you have to offer. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Whatever your beliefs are, you feel them with more passion today. So much so that someone who didn’t share your convictions may suddenly be convinced or converted. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll be pulled in at least three different directions, mostly due to the fact that you have three people who adore you and want your attention. There’s a way to satisfy all of them. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll be drawn in by the mysteries of your ancestors. The holes in your parents’ history likely will hold intrigue. You can find the answers if you ask the right questions. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll find a worthy discussion partner -someone who can lead you into deep and compelling conversation. There are financial opportunities present today, as well, especially in the afternoon. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You may realize that what you thought was no big deal is, in actuality, a very big deal. There are complexities involved that you didn’t understand before. And there’s more at stake, too.

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Saturday, Feb. 12, the 43rd day of 2011. There are 322 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Feb. 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, was born in present-day Larue County, Ky. On this date: In 1554, Lady Jane Grey, who’d claimed the throne of England for nine days, and her husband, Guildford Dudley, were beheaded after being condemned for high treason. In 1795, the University of North Carolina became the first U.S. state university to admit students with the arrival of Hinton James. In 1908, the first round-the-world automobile race began in New York. (It ended in Paris the following July with the drivers of the American car, a Thomas Flyer, declared the winners over teams from Germany and Italy.) In 1915, the cornerstone for the Lincoln Memorial was laid in Washington, D.C., a year to the day after groundbreaking. In 1940, the radio play “The Adventures of Superman” debuted with Bud Collyer as the Man of Steel. In 1959, the redesigned Lincoln penny with an image of the Lincoln Memorial replacing two ears of wheat on the reverse side went into circulation. In 1973, Operation Homecoming began as the first release of American prisoners of war from the Vietnam conflict took place. In 1999, the Senate voted to acquit President Bill CLinton of perjury and obstruction of justice. One year ago: On the day the Winter Olympics opened in Vancouver, British Columbia, Nodar Kumaritashvili (noh-DAHR’ KOO’-mah-ree-tahsh-VEE’-lee), a 21-yearold luger from the republic of Georgia, was killed in a high-speed crash during a practice run. Today’s Birthdays: Movie director Franco Zeffirelli is 88. Actor Louis Zorich is 87. Baseball Hall-of-Fame sportscaster Joe Garagiola is 85. Former Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa., is 81. Basketball Hall-of-Famer Bill Russell is 77. Actor Joe Don Baker is 75. Author Judy Blume is 73. Rock musician Ray Manzarek (The Doors) is 72. Country singer Moe Bandy is 67. Actress Maud Adams is 66. Actor Cliff DeYoung is 65. Actor Michael Ironside is 61. Rock musician Steve Hackett is 61. Rock singer Michael McDonald is 59. Actress Joanna Kerns is 58. Actorformer talk show host Arsenio Hall is 56. Actor John Michael Higgins is 48. Actress Christine Elise is 46. Actor Josh Brolin is 43. Singer Chynna Phillips is 43. Rock musician Jim Creeggan (Barenaked Ladies) is 41. Rhythm-and-blues musician Keri Lewis is 40. Actor Jesse Spencer (“House, M.D.”) is 32. Actress Sarah Lancaster is 31. Actress Christina Ricci is 31. Actress Jennifer Stone (“Wizards of Waverly Place”) is 18.

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SELLING a queen pillowtop mattress set- never used $135 must sell 396-5661.

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX Dear Annie: My father married my stepmother 20 years ago. Three years ago, he suffered a stroke. Though moderately disabled, he is still mentally sharp, didn’t lose his speech and is able to do most things for himself. He is happy as a homebody, but my stepmother has made it increasingly clear that he will be going off to a care facility soon. Dad has reluctantly agreed. The problem is, the place she’s chosen is nowhere near any family members. She claims she will visit him often, but we know she is planning to do more traveling, and my father will be left completely isolated. She refuses to consider a closer alternative and shuts anyone down who mentions it. Dad is afraid to speak up. We are all heartbroken. What can we do? -- Need To Protect Dad Dear Need: Is this possibly a ﬁnancial issue? Is the chosen facility less expensive than one near you? Could you contribute to the cost? Otherwise, if your stepmother is deliberately isolating Dad, it could be considered elder abuse. Explain the problem to Dad’s doctor and ask for assistance. You also can contact the local Adult Protective Services or get information through the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116) and the National Center on Elder Abuse (ncea.aoa.gov). Dear Annie: After 47 years of marriage, we have a problem we can’t resolve. My husband does not like my only niece, “Gina,” and doesn’t want her to visit our home. He expects me to tell her she’s not welcome. He believes Gina is a user, but she has never done anything to him or taken advantage of us. Gina lives 300 miles away, and I love her and enjoy her rare visits. On top of that, my 97-year-old mother lives with us, and I think Gina has the right to see her grandmother whether my husband likes it or not. He thinks I should forbid Gina from coming to our home because our wedding vows includ-

ed “forsaking all others.” It would break my niece’s heart if I told her she cannot see her grandmother. I won’t do it. I believe my husband is way out of line. And how would I tell my Mom that her only granddaughter won’t be coming to see her anymore? Am I wrong to think he’s being unreasonable? -- Frustrated and Depressed Dear Frustrated: “Forsaking all others” does not mean cutting off your family. It means married people don’t have affairs. And although Hubby’s feelings should be taken into consideration, so should yours. He is being extremely unfair to you and your mother. Decisions like this should not be unilateral. Everyone who lives in the house gets a vote. If your husband doesn’t want to see Gina, he can absent himself when she comes for her infrequent visits to Grandma. Dear Annie: I thought your response to “Still Smoking” was very polite. I ﬁnd it hard to be that nice since my stepfather was addicted to smoking and lost most of his tongue due to cancer. Dad used to take offense when we didn’t agree that it was his right to smoke and refused to join him in the smoking sections of restaurants. That story has changed now that he has to eat with a stomach tube. While we enjoy family dinners, he watches from the sofa. He has lost his career as a trial lawyer because he can no longer speak. It is compassionate to explain that you value your health enough to move away from a smoker, and smokers should not take offense. In fact, if they could meet my stepfather, they’d quit on the spot. I guarantee my children will never smoke. They often share this story with their classmates at school. -- Compassionate Non-Smoker Dear Compassionate: We wish your guarantee worked for everyone, but people drift into smoking and later ﬁnd quitting nearly impossible. We appreciate your taking the time to write and know your letter will help others.

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, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045.

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Therapy Works, Inc. is looking for the right person to work with us at our clinic in beautiful New London, NH. If you are a physical therapist looking for a position in a busy outpatient clinic, and you are motivated to provide the highest quality care to individuals with a variety of clinical conditions, then you should talk to us. Therapy Works, Inc. is a privately owned orthopedic physical therapy clinic in the Lake Sunapee area. We have a very experienced staff of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants who are successful in treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal dysfunctions in a busy, supportive work environment. New London is an active community with 4 seasons of activity and a beautiful setting in which to work and live. Candidates should be Physical Therapists with a current NH license. If you are interested in learning more about this position, contact Beth Swanson, PT, DPT, OCS at bswan@tds.net or fax resume and letter of interest to (603)526-2618. We offer a competitive wage and benefit package, and a sign-on bonus.

ARE YOU READY FOR A CHANGE? Enjoy the quality of life found in the Mt. Washington Valley while working in a progressive hospital that matches advanced medical technology with a compassionate approach to patient care. Join our team and see what a difference you can make! In addition to competitive salaries, we offer an excellent benefits package that includes health/dental, generous paid time off, matching savings plan, educational assistance and employee fitness program. We have the following openings:

• Physical Therapist- Per Diem. Min Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy. Previous inpatient exp pref. Current NH PT License and CPR Cert req. Wknd and Wkday cov. • RN- Full-time, 40 hr/wk with rotating call, OR exp, min 1 yr pref. ACLS, BLS & PALS with 3 months. • Clinical Coordinator- Full-Time. RN with Wound Care exp. Resp. to coordinate clinical activities of the Wound Care Center. Must have organizational and leadership skills. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing pref. Maintains and demonstrates competency in BLS, infection control, safety and all unit required skill review. • LNA- Full-time - Provide care and activities of daily living multiple residents of the Merriman House. Experience and NH LNA license required. • Clinical Applications Support- Full-time. Support Ambulatory EMR System, RN with IT experience. Clinical Informatics Degree preferred. 5yrs recent ambulatory experience required. Clinical liaison between IT and the clinical practices. Office Assistant- Part-time, Responsible for all functions of the front desk, including answer telephone, photocopy medical records and filing. Previous medical office and coding experience preferred. Cook- Full-time, 3 years experience in food preparation and sanitation or equivalent combination of education and exp. Preferred. Serve Safe certified pref. High School Diploma or GED. Diabetes Nurse Educator- Full-time, Involves both individual and group instruction in Diabetes self-management skills. Responsible for the insulin pump/CGSM programs and assist with inpatient hyperglycemic protocols. Needs to be a self-starter and exp. In Diabetes Care/Education. Requirements include CDE, BSN and NH nursing license. Biller- Per Diem, Performs billing and collections functions of accounts with balances due from insurance companies. 2 yrs business college or specialized program preferred. Office and hospital exp pref. A completed Application is required to apply for all positions Website: www.memorialhospitalnh.org. Contact: Human Resources, Memorial Hospital, an EOE PO Box 5001, No. Conway, NH 03860. Phone: (603)356-5461 • Fax: (603)356-9121

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Saturday, Feb. 12 Joycott at the Portland Public Market House 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Organizers of Portland Greendrinks are harnessing the power of hundreds of consumers to support local businesses in “greening” their spaces and operations. It’s called a joycott, and it’s going to happen all day long at the Portland Public Market House. “Here’s how it works: a very large group of people patronize a single business on a single day, and in return for this mass effort, the business pledges to reinvest a substantial percentage of that day’s profits into greening their own business. Committing an impressive 51 percent of the profits from the day of the joycott, the Public Market House has pledged to make environmentally friendly upgrades to their space. Potential upgrades include installing a more efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, putting hand dryers and lighting motion sensors in bathrooms, and installing more efficient lighting throughout the space. Because the amount of ‘greening’ is linked to the amount of business, the more people who show up and make a purchase on Feb. 12, the better! Anyone and everyone is invited to participate.”

Two adult comedies about love, sex and relationships featuring “The Valentine Fairy” come to Old Port Playhouse this weekend. (COURTESY IMAGE)

Disney on Ice presents Princess Classics 11:30 a.m. Disney on Ice. February 10 to Feb. 13, Saturday at 11:30 a.m., 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Tickets: $55 (Front Row), $45 (VIP seats), $23.50, $18.50 and $12.50. All seats reserved. Cumberland County Civic Center. Opening night tickets $12 (excluding Front Row and VIP seats). 775-3481, ext. 348 for details. www.theciviccenter. com/events

Improvisation workshop with Davis Robinson

1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Presented by Celebration Barn Theater at Lucid Stage. “This workshop will provide a sampling of the exciting and energetic improvisational 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Natuwork that Celebration Barn is famous ral beekeeping class in Top for. Drawing on exercises from Tony Bar Hives. Two full days, Sat. Montanaro, Keith Johnstone, Jacque and Sun., 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lecoq, and his own work over the past both days. Freeport Middle 25 years with his company Beau Jest, School, 19 Kendall Lane, Davis will help participants develop their Freeport. Gold Star Honeyown unique way of playing with props, bees, 449-1121. Enroll online places, and other people. Learn to be at www.goldstarhoneybees. more spontaneous and confident while com/shopdisplayproducts. developing material in a supportive asp?id=20&cat=Classes To celebrate poetry and the exhibition Weston: Leaves of Grass, four distinctly different poets will give a reading in the and creative atmosphere. Davis RobinSpindleworks at galleries at the Portland Museum of Art today. The exhibit includes works by Edward Weston from a cross-country trek. son is an associate professor of theater at Bowdoin College, and former head (COURTESY IMAGE) Brunswick’s of actor training at Emerson College in $10-$5 (10 and under), 504 North Road Parsonsfield. FMI: Winter Farmer’s Market Boston. His book ‘The Physical Comedy Handbook’ was (603) 539-5233 or 793-8519. 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fort Andross, 14 Maine Street, Brunspublished by Heineman Press in 1999. He helps people wick. “Spindleworks will be adding to the color and fesValentine Tea and Book Sale develop their comic skills in colleges, repertory theaters, tivities of the day. Local artist and staff member Catherine 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Friends of Feral Felines will hold a Motionfest, the Big Apple Circus Clown Care unit, and Worthington will be at the Spindleworks booth with several Valentine Tea and Book Sale. Stop in to browse the books right here in Maine each summer.” Cost: $50. For More of our artists and a selection of artwork from our center on and Thrifty Kitty shop, enjoy a cup of tea and sweets and Info: www.CelebrationBarn.com. To register, call: 743Lincoln Street. We hope this will be the first of many occasupport the TNR (trap, neuter, return) work of this volun8452 or email: Mandy@CelebrationBarn.com. sions where we can bring a sampling from our store to this teer group who assists the neediest of cats in Cumber‘Crazy Lil’ Thing Called Love’ weekend venue. Stay tuned to our website (www.spindleland and York counties. The Thrifty Kitty is located at 651 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. “Crazy Lil’ Thing Called Love” an adult works.org) for more information on our Farmer’s Market Forest Ave. in the Woodfords area, Odd Fellows Block. comedy about love, sex and relationships. February 11-27, appearances!” FMI call 797-3014. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at WinteRush PolarBear 5K Maine Poets Read: Beyond ‘Leaves of Grass’ 2 p.m. All seats $15. Old Port Playhouse, 19 Temple St. Box 11 a.m. to noon. To celebrate poetry and the exhibition 9 a.m. The second annual WinteRush winter festival in Office 773-0333, oldportplayhouse.com. Weston: Leaves of Grass, join four distinctly different poets Portland moves to Deering Oaks Park for a number of fun ‘Harvest’ at the PMA in the galleries at the Portland Museum of Art as they read activities for people of all ages to enjoy outdoors. The day 2 p.m. Portland Museum of Art Movies at the Museum series their favorite Whitman poem from “Leaves of Grass,” paired begins with the PolarBear 5K sponsored by Tri-Maine at the features “Harvest” on Friday, Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, with their own contemporary poems. Portland’s Poet LaureEast End Community School at 9 a.m. At 11 a.m., the Deering Feb. 12, 2 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 13, 2 p.m. NR. “Gathered ate Steve Lutrell, along with Russ Sargent, Meagan GrumOaks Park events will open to the public and at noon, those one summer in a beautiful shoreline town, three generations bling and Michael MacKlin, will each read from this epic ready to brave the water will take the Maine Polar Plunge are drawn together by their patriarch, played by Academy celebration of American life. The art exhibit runs from Dec. at the East End Beach to benefit Camp Sunshine. Families Award Nominee Robert Loggia. With endearing moments 30, 2010 through March 13, 2011. “In early 1941, Edward can try their hands at snow fort building, snow painting, of humor and uplifting spirit, Harvest is a portrait of a family Weston was approached by the Limited Editions Club of and snowball fights with Portland Recreation and Healthy awkwardly yet delicately hanging on to what was, what now New York and invited to make photographs to illustrate Portland staff. Kids can don a pair of snowshoes and walk is, and to one another. A superb ensemble cast, including Tony its deluxe edition of Walt Whitman’s epic poem ‘Leaves of through the pages of Snow Day! (illustrated by local artist Winner Victoria Clark, Arye Gross, newcomer Jack Carpenter, Grass.’ Although he balked at the suggestion, the opporScott Nash) and for those more interested in spectator and featuring Academy Award Nominee Barbara Barrie tugs tunity the project offered to travel cross-country and visit sports, attendees can vote for the best snowman for the on heartstrings and reminds us of a love that can weather all parts of the U.S. that were new to him convinced Weston 2nd Annual Neighborhood Organization Snowman Contest storms in this poignant yet amusing story. Harvest brings to to undertake it. This exhibition of 53 photographs by Weston or check out teams as they create art out of snow for the mind how we all come of age, in our own stumbling yet loving follows the route of his cross-country trip. The Whitman phoMaine Snow Sculpting Contest. For a full schedule, visit ways, often again and again.” tographs, mostly made with a large 8x10 format camera, www.winterush.com. Church of All God’s Children potluck supper are exceptionally wide-ranging with particular emphasis on Third annual Valentine’s Brunch 4:30 p.m. Church of All God’s Children potluck supper, the man-altered landscape rather than images of untouched Washington Gardens Community Hall, 66 Churchill St., nature. The exhibition will feature images from the West, the at the Parsonsfield Seminary Portland. $4 admission. South, the Mid-Atlantic and New England, including two 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Treat your Valentine to an elegant images from Maine.” www.portlandmuseum.org brunch at Parsonsfield Seminary (Snow date Sunday) see next page

Natural beekeeping class

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Roller Derby: Port Authorities vs. Queen City Roller Girls 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Happy Wheels; Hate the Love AfterParty at 9 p.m. at Empire Dine and Dance. Maine Roller Derby announces the 2011 Spring Season. Maine Roller Derby is excited to announce the 2011 Season, the league’s ﬁfth season since inception in 2006. In the past, the season has been split (April-June and Aug-Oct). This year, the league is jamming seven home bouts into one season (Feb-June) at two locations: the Portland Expo and Happy Wheels. Both teams — the Port Authorities and the Calamity Janes — take on opponents from all over New England and, well, the world. The Port Authorities play teams from Montreal, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Washington DC and Connecticut. The Calamity Janes play teams from Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Rhode Island. The season opens with the Port Authorities, MRD’s all-star team, taking on the Lake Effect Furies, Queen City Roller Girls’ all-star team. Currently, the Port Authorities are ranked No. 11 in the WFTDA Eastern Region, while the Lake Effect Furies are unranked. The team, based in Buffalo, N.Y., was recently accepted as a WFTDA member and was not eligible to be ranked in the last quarter. (For more information on team ranking, go to www.wftda.com.)

Lincoln Club 126th annual banquet

College dance program are partnering to offer the sixth annual F.A.B. dance concert at the FAHC, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. Tickets are $14 for general admission and $12 for students and seniors. To learn more and order tickets, please visit the center’s website: www.francoamericanheritage.org 7:30 p.m. Join the Portland Symphony Orchestra and special guests for a musical celebration, steeped in good oldfashioned soul and rhythm and blues, marking the 50th anniversary of the Motown record label. Merrill Auditorium. Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Serving the city of Portland, the state of Maine, and northern New England, the PSO is the largest performing arts organization in Maine. www.portlandsymphony.org

1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Nathan Clifford Elementary School staff and Parent Teacher Organization will host a Farewell Open House for the Clifford community and alumni at the school, located at 180 Falmouth St., Portland. Clifford students and staff will move to the new Ocean Avenue Elementary School after February vacation. Those attending the open house will be invited to add a photo and/or favorite memory to a large commemorative banner. Portland Superintendent James C. Morse, Sr. and Paul Stevens, grandson of the school’s architect, John Calvin Stevens, will attend the event along with other honored guests. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please call 874-8180.

Germany’s Auryn Quartet at Bates

‘Crazy Lil’ Thing Called Love’

7:30 p.m. Germany’s Auryn Quartet, whose recordings of the complete Beethoven string quartets were called “the set to beat” by a reviewer for Gramophone, returns to Bates College to ﬁnish its three-year survey of the Beethoven cycle in performances at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 11-12, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, in the Olin Arts Center Concert Hall, 75 Russell St. The ensemble also offers an open rehearsal followed by a reception at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 12. Tickets for the performances cost $10/$4 and are available at www.batestickets.com. Attendance at the rehearsal is open to the public at no cost, but seating is very limited and must be reserved by calling 786-6163.

2 p.m. “Crazy Lil’ Thing Called Love” an adult comedy about love, sex and relationships. February 11-27, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. All seats $15. Old Port Playhouse, 19 Temple St. Box Ofﬁce 773-0333, oldportplayhouse.com.

PSO POPS! The Golden Age of Motown

‘The Vagina Monologues’ at Bates College

7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Portland Club, 156 State St., is hosting a Sweetheart’s Valentine Soiree in the grand ballroom to beneﬁt the preservation of the 1805 Hunnewell-Shepley mansion that is home to the Portland Club. “Classic Americana to contempory music for your listening and dancing pleasure by Laurence Kelly and Flash Allen with the Love Train Express.” $20 per person, free parking, cash bar, jacket and tie. Tel: 761-4477, amarcoux@aol.com, or pay at the door.

7:30 p.m. For the 11th year, Bates College students are supporting efforts to reduce domestic violence with a production of Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues,” in performances at 7:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Feb. 11-13, in Gannett Theater, Pettigrew Hall, 305 College St., Lewiston. Tickets are $5 and available at the door. Proceeds will go to Safe Voices, an Auburn nonproﬁt that supports victims of domestic violence. Formerly known as the Abused Women’s Advocacy Project, the organization changed its name to emphasize its gender-neutral mission. The play is produced by the Robinson Players, a student-run theater group. This year’s show debuts the directing skills of Marketa Ort ‘13 of New York City. Ort has done much acting at Bates, including the 2010 production of “Vagina Monologues” and theater department productions of “All the World’s a Grave” and “Fuddy Meers.” For more information about this production, please contact srooth@bates.edu.

Romantic songs at Anthony’s Dinner Theater

‘The Real Mcgonagall’

6 p.m. The Lincoln Club 126th annual banquet at the Italian Heritage Center, dinner of baked haddock or prime rib. Social hour, dinner at 7 p.m. Colby Colllege featured speaker. For tickets, call ofﬁcers of the club, including Halsey Frank, 772-6949; G. Phil Stanwood, 571-4049; Glenna Carter, 883-2826.

Portland Club Sweetheart’s Valentine Soiree

7 p.m. Kelly Cauﬁeld performs romantic songs at Anthony’s Dinner Theater. Free rose to every lady all month. $39.95 per person. Feb. 12, 19 and 26. Call for Reservations. 2212267. www.anthonysdinnertheater.com

‘The Foremost Good Fortune’ 7 p.m. Susan Conley will celebrate the launch of her debut memoir, “The Foremost Good Fortune,” at Longfellow Books. “Chosen as one of the top 10 reads for February 2011 by O, The Oprah Magazine, ‘The Foremost Good Fortune’ is already poised for bestseller status. In her breakthrough memoir, Maine author Susan Conley chronicles her family’s move from Portland, Maine to China where they spend two years learning the ways of their new home. Conley gives her readers an honest, complex glimpse into her own experience of China, navigating the world of parenting in a foreign land.”

‘A Romantic Night of Songs’ 7 p.m. Anthony’s Dinner Theater presents “A Romantic Night of Songs” starring Kelly Caufield, star of the “Magic of Christmas,” Best of Broadway at Merrill Auditorium, and “The Life of Judy Garland.” Caufield is a native of Gorham and a graduate of the University of Southern Maine School of Music. Caufield recently won first place in the musical theatre division in the Boston chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing competition. She also won in the same division in Maine. Caufield is known to Maine audiences through her sining with the Portland Symphony Orchestra and performance with the Good Theatre in Portland. Anthony’s offers a five-course dinner, plus show for $39.95, free rose to every lady all month. 221-2267. Feb. 12, 19 and 26.

Metropolitan Holy Ghost Society 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Metropolitan Holy Ghost Society will be holding Saturday Evening Services at “The Rock Church” at 7 Braeburn Ave., South Portland. “This will be our new location and an ongoing event until further notice.” www.MHGS.org

Women in Harmony Valentine’s Day dance 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Women in Harmony, a Portlandbased chorus, presents Hearts for Harmony, a Valentine’s Day fundraising dance, at the Italian Heritage Center, 40 Westland Ave., Portland. Dance to your favorite tunes played by the Deejay Thunder and to the music of the Blueberry Pancakes steel drum band. There will be a cash bar and light snacks. The suggested donation is $15. For more information and tickets, please call 441-2507.

Franco-American Heritage dance concert 7:30 p.m. The Franco-American Heritage Center and Bates

www.lucidstage.com

Farewell Open House for Clifford School

8 p.m. Through Feb. 27. “On the eve of his return voyage to Scotland, Sir William Topaz McGonagall recites his outrageously bad poetry at a saloon in New York. Is he a fool? A joke? Or is the joke on any of us who has ever secretly yearned for artistic self-expression but not dared go public? A hilarious account of the true life-story of the world’s worst poet and his dubious (but loveable) place in history.” Portland Stage. www.portlandstage.org/Event-43.html

‘Crazy Lil’ Thing Called Love’ 8 p.m. “Crazy Lil’ Thing Called Love” an adult comedy about love, sex and relationships. February 11-27, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. All seats $15. Old Port Playhouse, 19 Temple St. Box Ofﬁce 773-0333, oldportplayhouse.com.

Thom Pain (based on nothing) by Will Eno 8 p.m. Thom Pain (based on nothing) by Will Eno. Feb. 10-20. Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday nights at 7 p.m. at Lucid Stage. Starring James Hoban; directed by Adam Gutgsell. “Will Eno is a Samuel Beckett for the Jon Stewart generation ... To sum up the more or less indescribable: Thom Pain is at bottom a surreal meditation on the empty promises life makes, the way experience never lives up to the weird and awesome fact of being. But it is also, in its odd, bewitching beauty, an afﬁrmation of life’s worth.” — Charles Isherwood, New York Times. Ticket prices are $12 for adults and $10 for students/seniors. Purchase tickets online at www.LucidStage. com or by calling 899-3993.

Jim McCue and friends at the Comedy Connection 8:30 p.m. Founder of the Boston Comedy Festival Jim McCue with Carolyn Plummer & Kate Ghiloni. Tickets $15. Portland Comedy Connection, 16 Custom House Wharf. Also Saturday. Reservations: 774-5554. $7.50. Schedule and information: www.mainecomedy.com. Box ofﬁce open Thurs.-Sat., noon to 10 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 13 Lucid’s Valentines Bazaar 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Do your last minute Valentines shopping at Lucid’s Valentines Bazaar. “We’ll have arts and crafts vendors selling romantic gifts. We’ll have a children’s area for face-painting, balloon animals, and photo op’s with Cupid! We’ll have live music, a magic show with The Magic of The Steelgraves, and family friendly stand-up comedy!”

Appalachian Trail: Maine to Morocco 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Take a breathtaking visual trip along the International Appalachian Trail at a presentation sponsored by Friends of the Eastern Promenade and Portland Trails. “The International Appalachian Trail: Maine to Morocco” will be presented at the St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress St. in Portland. Richard Anderson and Don Hudson, two of the people behind the International Appalachian Trail, along with Walter Anderson, Chief Geologist of the IAT Council, will lead the program. Free for members of Friends of Eastern Promenade & Portland Trails, $5 for non-members. “The history and development of the trail will be detailed in stunning pictures of the mountainous landscape between Maine and Morocco. Attendees will be swept along on a journey from Maine’s Mount Katahdin through northern Maine, New Brunswick, Quebec, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The presentation will explore how plate tectonics affected the breakup of the original mountains. The International Appalachian Trail was proposed on Earth Day 1994 by Gov. Joe Brennan, Dick Anderson and Don Hudson. The three envisioned a hiking trail extending northward from Mount Katahdin — the northern end of the famous Appalachian Trail — along the Appalachian Mountains through Maine and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec. Buoyed by worldwide publicity, supporters hope to extend the trail throughout the original Appalachian Mountains that existed 300 million years ago during the age of the super-continent Pangaea. Plans are under way to continue the trail southward to France, Spain and Portugal and ultimately to the geological end of the original Appalachians in the AntiAtlas Mountains in Morocco. Beyond the United States and Canada, IAT chapters now exist in Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and England. The program is free for members of Friends of the Eastern Promenade and Portland Trails and $5 for non-members. For more information, visit friendsofeasternpromenade.org.

V-Day First Parish Portland 7 p.m. V-Day First Parish Portland will present a one-night only beneﬁt reading of Eve Ensler’s award wining play “The Vagina Monologues” at The First Parish Church, Portland, Unitarian Universalist, 425 Congress St. “Last year over 5,400 V-Day beneﬁts were held around the world raising funds and awareness towards ending violence against women. These highly successful events raised over $4 million through performance of Eve Ensler’s awardwinning play, ‘The Vagina Monologues,’ readings from V-Day’s A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer and Any One Of Us: Words From Prison and screenings of V-Day’s documentary Until The Violence Stops. First Parish Church has joined this global movement as part of the V-Day 2011 First Parish Portland Campaign. Tickets are a suggested donation of $5-$20 “Pay What You Can” and may be purchased an hour before the performance the evening of the event at the door. The ‘V’ in V-Day stands for Victory, Valentine and Vagina. To learn more about V-Day First Parish Portland, call 807-7812 or e-mail at grayshoal@gwi.net. To learn more about V-Day and its campaigns visit www.vday.org.

Great Chili and Chowder Challenge 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. The 17th annual Great Chili and Chowder Challenge will take place at the Holiday Inn By The Bay where attendees will have the opportunity to taste over 30 chili and chowder recipes and vote for their favorite. The beneﬁt event is sponsored by Altrusa International, Inc. of Portland and is open to the general public. Sample over 30 scrumptious chilis and chowders from Southern Maine’s favorite chefs then vote for the best! Special Preview $50 (11:30 to 12:30). Musical Entertainment by Dick Clark & Curtis (Motown) Haines. Tickets available at all locations of Big Sky Bread Co., & Skillins Greenhouse or call: 772-0379 Tickets are $17.50 and only $10 for those under 10 years of age. For more information, please call 772-2701.

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the annual budget, made internal hiring decisions and ran day-to-day operations at City Hall. In an interview this week, in his wood-paneled office on the second floor of City Hall, Gray spoke at length about of his career in city government, his philosophy as city manager, and his plans for retirement, which include serving on local boards, traveling, playing tennis, and possibly taking up golf. Pat Finnigan, a former city manager in Auburn, will serve as acting city manager until a replacement is found. A city council subcommittee has been set up to begin the process. Friday was Gray’s last day at City Hall. Portland Daily Sun: Your first position was in the city’s planning office. Is there anything in the city that has your stamp on it? Joe Gray: Back in those days, the Reiche School. I acquired all that property and relocated the families for the Reiche School. The Danforth Heights housing, down on Danforth Street, was another project that I was involved with. Most of the conversions, like the Butler school, the North School, into housing, those were projects that came out under my watch when I was upstairs in the planning office. The UDAG (federal Urban Development Action Grant) up on Congress Square that helped the Portland Museum of Art expand and created the Congress Square Park. ... PDS: You got to see many of these development plans from conception through construction. Does the finished product often end up looking like the plans? JG: No, there is always some twists and turns to development projects. ... That’s why I have never gotten all hung up on design. If you remember the Maine State Pier, one of the issues on the Maine State Pier (re-development debate) was people were all hung up on the designs of the projects. And to me, the more fundamental issue was the (developer’s) financial ability to carry out the project, as opposed to what it was going to look like. PDS: As manager, what was your philosophy as far as communicating your opinions to the city council? JG: I always tried to make sure the council had at least the benefit of my thinking on a particular issue, and then they can take it and make a decision on it one way or another. PDS: Did the council usually follow your advice? JG: It varies. Councilors receive information and suggestions and thoughts from a whole variety of sources, both inside City Hall and constituent groups in the city, and at the end of the day, they have to weigh all that in making a decision. PDS: How would you characterize the relationship between the elected city council and the city’s professional staff? JG: I think there is a lot of respect on both sides between the city council and the administrative staff. The administrative staff is a very professional staff and a very hard working staff. ... PDS: Did you ever foresee becoming city manager when you first started working for the city? JG: No. I thought I would stay here for just a few years, build up a resume, and move on to a larger city. PDS: That obviously didn’t happen. Why not? JG: Well I got married and my wife is not from here, but ... she liked Portland and we made a lot of friends. I was given more responsibility as time went on. I started the Model Cities program, I worked on an urban renewal application for the West End and it got funded. ... I was made a project director, then deputy director for the renewal authority, and then when the renewal authority folded, I came back over to the city and became a department head and then eventually planning director. We found a community that we felt comfortable in, we had lots of friends, our son was born, and it just fell into place for us. PDS: Are you going to stay in Portland in retirement? JG: We have the house on State Street, and we also have a summer house on Peaks Island, so we can enjoy, I guess, the most urban experience in the city, on State Street just off of downtown, and then

Outgoing city manager, Joe Gray, gestures at the podium while ﬂanked by public ofﬁcials (from left) Justin Alfond, state senator; Jill Duson, city councilor; and Mayor Nick Mavodones. (MATT DODGE PHOTO)

during the summer still be in the city on the islands and it’s a totally different experience. PDS: Were you ever disappointed when the city council made a decision you didn’t agree with? JG: No. They’re the policymakers. So, at the end of the day you have to understand if you’re going to be in this role as manager you need to make sure you give the council the best information you can give to them. ... But at the end of the day you have to understand that they are the policymakers, and they are going to make the decision. If you can’t live with the decision they’ve made, then you know you have to look into yourself and make a personal decision as to whether or not you have such a fundamental disagreement that you can’t work with them, and that’s not been the case for me. Over the years, sure, there are going to be issues that come and go, you’re not always going to be able to agree. But in most instances, we were able to come to consensus between the elected side and the administrative side. PDS: Is there anything you look back on, either as city manager or your time in the planning office, that you now believe was a mistake? JG: You could pick and choose one or two things, but it’s not important in the long run, in terms of what may have been a mistake here or there. In the long run, is the city better today than it was 40 years ago? My judgment is that yes, it is. PDS: What are some things that come to mind that the next city manager will have to address? JG: The mayor is going to play a much more highly visible role in the city, and there is going to have to be good chemistry between whomever the mayor is and whomever the manager is. It can be disruptive to the city if that kind of chemistry is not there. ... In terms of Bayside, the issue there is having to wait for the economy to recover. It’s the same with the Eastern waterfront. A lot of projects on the waterfront and in Bayside came forward, they were approved, and then because of the economy they lost their financing. My hope is that as the economy does improve, that credit becomes a little easier to get and some of these development projects that now are on the shelf will come forward in these neighborhoods. You’ve got to take the long view on these things. PDS: Is there any coincidence between the timing of your departure and the pending changes with the structure of city government? JG: No. Two numbers. 66 (age) and 41 (years with the city), determined that. PDS: Would you ever run for mayor? JG: No. PDS: You kept a fairly low profile as city manager.

Why was that? JG: You’ve got to be comfortable in the way you manage the city, and I was comfortable, and certainly the city council was comfortable, they kept me around for 10 years. Certainly in terms of the budget, (I’ve been) highly visible over the last three years, having to take a strong stand with the budget with layoffs and re-organizations. If you remember when the fire unions a couple years were upset with me over the budget, those were high-profile kinds of issues where we had to take a stand. It wasn’t as though I was sitting in here with the door closed. PDS: Did it hurt you personally when people lobbed (verbal) grenades at you? JG: No, you just have to understand that it comes with the territory. If you can’t take it then you shouldn’t be in this kind of position. PDS: Do you think the city council has become more partisan in recent years? JG: It’s always been that way. It’s no more now than it was many, many years ago. I can remember back years ago when the distrust among councilors was very, very evident in shouting matches that they would have in city council meetings. PDS: Are there some changes that need to be made at City Hall by the new manager? JG: I am not going to get into that. I only tell my wife that stuff. PDS: Are you going to stay active in city politics? JG: No. I am involved in some boards here locally. I am on Mercy Hospital’s board, I am on the Irish Heritage Center board. I have been asked if I am interested in a couple of other boards, and that is what I am interested in at this point in time. I am not out looking for anything in particular. PDS: You have a nice office and a nice view of downtown. Are you going to miss anything about this job? JG: What I would miss is every hour of every day people are here and the issues they bring me are different, so it is very exciting. You always have a different issue, and so day is not without its challenges. ... PDS: Do you have to give up your city issued car? JG: Oh yeah. It’s a nice benefit to the position, but I’ll just go out and get another car, that’s all. PDS: Owning property on Peaks Island, will you become active in that secession effort? JG: Nope. You know, the last time that went on (island residents) were very respectful and never really intruded on my space with that. And even now, I go to out to Peaks for church on Sundays, and people have been very respectful about that. But no, I am not going it become involved in that.

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