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A Note of Thanks from Dianne Calder An open letter to all my friends and family near and far: This medical journey as I call it has been a long and tiresome one! The cards, letters, phone calls, hospital and rehab visits, food for the family, and so on have made the whole episode bearable. Probably six more weeks to go and mostly at The Cedars. I did this whole routine all summer last year only to have serious pain again in my knee in October. Examination by my surgeon and some tests confirmed staph infection that had to be cured. On December 15, the old prosthesis was removed and an antibiotic spacer put in its place. Six weeks of antibiotics by pic line and then two weeks off antibiotics with a test to follow to be sure the infection is gone. If all goes well in early February the surgery will be scheduled to put in a new prosthesis with rehab to follow at The Cedars. I can’t thank you all enough for your goodness, love, and prayers. Our friends have once again amazed us by providing meals for Dick and Kevin. Arlene cooks three nights a week, and I truly wish I was sitting down to one of those delicious dinners right now. To Lindy and Allyson, Dave and Cheryl, May, Tina, and Susie, a heartfelt thank you! I hope I haven’t left anyone out, but if I did, my apologies. I can’t name all the terrific things the family has done, but Kevin has taken on head of household duties—hauling groceries and cooking wonderful breakfasts on the weekends and some meals in between. Leanne is an angel, as everyone knows. Tom and Milt and our

wonderful grandchildren contribute daily with phone calls, pictures, text messages, and visits. Both Dick and I want to send a warm hug to each and every one of you who have reached out to us in some way. I’m looking forward to sitting on the porch and waving to all of

you this spring! With much love, Dianne

HeartfeltThanks We would like to thank the Chebeague Island Fire Department and its many volunteers for their response to the recent chimney fire at our home. The entire crew was exceptional and carried out their tasks in a confident and professional manner. We’ve used our woodstove for supplemental heat for 30 years, we clean our chimney regularly, and we always felt we had everything “under control.” But something was different this time. It was tempting to just let the fire die down and hope for the best, but we made the call and we’re lucky we did. Our takeaway: better safe than sorry. Make the call.They came and knew just what to do—and what a relief it was.

Our heartfelt thanks! The Birkett Family

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FEBRUARY 2018 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR