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The Recompense Fund

The School’s Adventure to Cow Island Chebeague Island schoolteachers Kristin Westra and Tammy Hoidal applied to the Recompense Fund for a grant for all students to attend the Rippleffect program on Cow Island to kick off the school year. Recompense funded their proposal in full at the end of August. Only a few weeks later, when school opened, grades 1 through 5 were on their way in the Rippleffect boat across the waters of Casco Bay to Cow Island.

up really high on my first time. The rock wall felt like real rock. A lot of people got to the top. Caleb got up the highest. I lifted the teacher.”—A third grader “My favorite thing was the zip line. I sat down and then scooted off. I felt like I was floating in the air. The air rushed right past me.”—A fourth grader “Draining all noise from my body, I kick. I hold on for dear life. The ground rushes beneath me. Cold air blows in my face. Feeling like I’m flying, I lean forward to go faster. Whoosh, I hit the end with a jolt.”—A fourth grader “I liked the rock wall at Rippleffect. At first, it was a little scary.When I was close to the top I knew I could do it. I did not like it when I looked down.”—A second grader

After the trip the teachers commented that “Rippleffect was an amazing way to begin our school year. Working as a team and supporting each other sets the tone we wish to embrace at Chebeague Island School. The experience exceeded our expectations and really gave all students the opportunity to shine.” When board member and Island School alumnus Justin Doughty visited the students after their trip, he was overwhelmed by their enthusiastic responses to the adventure: “The first thing my group had to go on was the rock wall. I got 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 www13.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 Firefighter Footnotes

“I loved the zip line. Putting on the harness was a little confusing, but I did it. It was awesome to feel the wind on my face as I flew over my friends and teachers.”—A second grader

Classified Ads Top Shelf Cleaning and Services: Cleaning, moving cars to and from the Stone Pier or Chandlers Wharf, snowplowing and snowblowing, and winter house watching—daily, weekly, or monthly—lawn mowing, and light tractor work. For more information, call Cindy at 207-846-1055. Seasonal Rental at 13 Island View Rd: Fully equipped summer home with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and private right of way to the water; $900 per week plus a $300 security deposit. Contact Richard Bowen at rhbowen3@ gmail.com or 207-831-6148. Sew Good: Sew Good is on hiatus until January. Catholic Communion Service: A Catholic Communion Service without a priest will be held each Saturday at 4:00 p.m. at the Parish House. 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!

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NOVEMBER 2016 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR