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O c t O b e r 2015 85 House of tHe MontH FromleFtColinW.SargentjeSSeStenbak4 120 years. When Eugene Lafleur owned it the lot went all the way from the beach to Goochs Creek. They had cows for milk. Lafleur passed away in 1929 during the stock mar- ket crash. Coincidence maybe He was in- volved with the stock exchanges in Montre- al Toronto. His law firm still exists. My father was shown the house by Charlie Cole. He walked around the place and bought it in 15 minutes for 16000 from Mr. Lafleurs daughter with negotia- tions by telephone. Not only did Franois grow up here he undoubtedly holds the land-speed record for the time it takes to drive from Quebec to Goochs Beach. For mere mortals its a strong five hours. But when he wasnt work- ing in the Guertin family feed mill business still a thriving concern he was a driver on the Trans-Am circuit all over the eastern U.S. and across Canada. As his love for Ken- nebunk deepened with his driving skills he took the time from five hours down to four hours. First I drove back and forth in my sisters 1965 MGA. She was traveling and left me her car for a full summer. Then I got a jade-green 1965 Formula 5 Plymouth Bar- racuda. Four hours lighting up Route 26 to and from the Canadian border. Then I bought Roger Penskes Camaro Z-28. Did anybody even whisper three hours Its im- possible to do that anymore he says. What about speeding tickets He smiles. What police car could have caught up with him My father died in 1977 he said my mother two years later. Its been a great run for Franois who loves the house so much he provided much of the historical back- ground for the beginning of this article. But its time to sell and in this case 93 Beach Avenue is for sale by owner. The price is 2.375 million. For direc- tions to this house ask any surfer in Maine. Taxes are 12702. n