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Notes from the Council

The Annual Health Screening Clinic was great. The USM student nurses and the dermatologist, Dr. Riemann, together saw about 20 people, including some children. We are all grateful to the USM student nurses and faculty and Dr. Riemann for donating their time for this important health check. And we have some prize winners: Donna Damon won the 10-punch pool pass, Peter Rice won theWater Taxi ride, Stephen Rich won the Hannaford card, Lola Armstrong won the Rec Center Fitness Room pass, and Suhail Bisharat won the 30-minute massage from Vicki Todd Massage Therapy! Thank you to everyone who donated these great prizes and who volunteered to help to make sure islanders get healthy and stay healthy. The 4 th of July theme this year is “Songs of the Sea.” As we have in the past, the Council will organize and oversee the parade; however, this year we are looking for some additional volunteers to help carry on this wonderful Chebeague tradition. Deb Bowman has been the energy behind the parade’s organization for many years, and she is ready to hand this task off to some fresh faces. She has worked out all the kinks and has the paper work ready to pass on. Thank you, Deb, for making the parade so much fun for all these years! Please

let the Council know if you are willing to help. It is a one-day event but, like all the beloved island traditions, there are many behind the scenes details that require attention to make the “magic” happen. This brings me to the 4 th of July picnic. This too is an island tradition with a long history and many changes over the years. The Council does not coordinate the picnic. This has been a community effort with various nonprofits participating over the years. This year, the school will be under construction and there will be limited access. However, the playing field, the play/climbing equipment, and access to the Rec Center will be available. There has been a lot of interest in moving the picnic back to Chandlers Cove, and this may be the perfect time to give that some serious thought. Now is the time to start thinking about what, where, and how the picnic should happen. Again, this is not a Council program and we cannot take a leadership role in the planning, but we would like to encourage the nonprofit organizations and the community at large to start this conversation if there is to be a picnic.Would it really be the 4 th of July on Chebeague without a lobster roll?

The Wellness Center with Paula Favreau, RN, Is Open for Blood Draws, Blood Pressure Checks, PT/INR Testing, Medication Setup, Flu Shots, Dressing Changes, Suture Removal, Wellness Checks, and Health Information No appointment needed. No charge for these services. Tuesday May 1, 15, & 29 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.

Dr. Redmond of Casco Bay Chiropractic is coming to the Wellness Center on Friday May 18 • Friday June 15 You can now have your chiropractic treatment right here on the island!

Call his office to schedule your appointment (829-1200), and let them know you would like to be seen on the island.

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MAY 2018 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR