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Chebeague Island Council

As the kids return to school and summer visitors leave the island, we will return to our usual routines. The Chebeague Island Council is no different. The Wellness Center will hold a flu vaccine clinic in the coming weeks. We have Dr. St. John from Mend Chiropractic visiting regularly, as well as our podiatrist, Dr. Rybka, and Dr. Larson. We hope to restore a nursing program to the island but staffing shortages have been a problem. Thanks to all the non-profit organization volunteers, we sorted, bagged, and shipped thousands of Clynk bags to the mainland and out of our waste stream. Clynk proceeds will be distributed back to the nonprofits at the end of the year. Thanks to all who tackled the mountains of wine bottles and beer cans! Schoolhouse Seconds had a tremendously successful season. Proceeds from sales go directly

back into Council programs. Items not sold have been packed and shipped off to nonprofits on the mainland for further distribution. We will keep an eye on food and fuel costs and are ready to assist islanders with our Good Samaritan Fund. Inflation has made it hard to make ends meet, and we are here to help. Likewise, we distribute ferry tickets, provided by the CTC, to islanders requiring regular treatment on the mainland due to illness. Lastly, as weather gets cooler, we inevitable think of soup. The Wednesday soups will resume later in the fall. We are also considering other ways to bring the community together for shared food and entertainment. Please let us know if you have any ideas.

OCTOBER 2022 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR

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