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The Recompense Fund

Supporting the Island Commons for a New Van On November 29, a “new” wheelchair- accessible van rolled off the CTC barge and into the waiting hands of the Island Commons. The 2012 van, capable of transporting both wheelchair-bound and ambulatory passengers, as well as accompanying staff, replaced the aged

Commons’ operating license, and equally important, to provide mobility for residents of the Commons, ensuring that they can comfortably join in community activities with family and friends. In one of its initial outings, the van transported an enthusiastic group to the Whalers’ Christmas concert at the Hall. The Commons van, an acquisition long sought by the Commons board, residents, and staff, is now a reality!

and unreliable van the Commons depended on for years. Purchase of the approximately $28,500 van was made possible in part by a $16,000 grant from the Recompense Fund last August. Building on the endorsement of an island-based community fund, the Island Commons board then secured additional funds for this major purchase through a second major grant from a Yarmouth-based foundation and from gifts of money from a group of islanders. The vehicle has a dual purpose: to serve as a shelter for residents in case of an emergency, as required by the

The Recompense Fund is a community fund dedicated exclusively to Chebeague. Its board serves as an advisory committee to the Maine Community Foundation. The Recompense Fund supports island nonprofits with a goal of sustaining Chebeague’s year-round community

Firefighter Footnotes

Burn permits are still available for free through Ralph or Kim Munroe and Lisa Israel or online for a cost of $7 ($2 of which goes to the town) at www.13.informe.org/burnpermit/public . As quite often happens this time of year, we are experiencing extremely high fire danger days. Please be aware and follow the rules before starting any fires. All fires must be attended at all times and require a burn permit. Ralph Munroe Cell 712-3827 Ralph and Kim Munroe Home 846-4654 Lisa Israel 274-0716 Important Resource Numbers

AA 24-hour Hotline....................... 774-4335/800-737-6237 Al Anon/Alateen to help family/ friends of alcoholics......... 284-1844/800-498-1844 NA Hotline..................................................... 800-974-0062

24-Hour Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Hotline........................... 888-568-1112 Statewide Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline......... 800-871-7741 Family Crisis Services..................................... 800-537-6066

Notices

Ladies Aid: Please join us for crafty projects and camaraderie from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each Thursday . All are welcome!

Catholic Communion Service: A Catholic Communion Service without a priest will be held each Saturday at 4:00 p.m. at the Parish House.

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JANUARY 2017 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR