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The Recompense Fund

Partnerships in Action The Recompense Fund supports the formation of partnerships in action between our Chebeague nonprofits, which improve the quality of our lives on the island. It is your community fund, helping to fill those spaces that bring these partnerships together. This is why we always encourage everyone first to contribute to their favorite local nonprofits and then to Recompense. Here is an example of how these partnerships work. The Chebeague and Cumberland Land Trust was concerned about damage to the delicate dune grass at Rose’s beach caused by kayakers and others storing their boats along the dune grass that rims the wetlands. This grass, once crushed, does not grow back, and its roots help maintain a protective barrier against erosion from storms.

The steward of the land trust, Allen Malony, proposed installing a kayak rack next to the easement and discussed with Paul Belesca at the Chebeague Island Boat Yard and Bob Earnest with the Sailing School the kind of rack and partnership that might work for kayakers. They came up with a solution, but no one had the funds to make it happen. The Land Trust then turned to the Recompense Fund with a proposal for the purchase and installation of the rack. Our Board was pleased to fund it in full. As you can see from the accompanying photo, at the end of the summer, kayaks neatly filled the rack and there was no sign of boats along the dune grass extending to Rose’s Point. Thank you to all the friends and neighbors who have helped make this happen.

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. 11’ Pico sailboat with practically new Seiko dolly: Fast and easy to rig and sail; great fun. $2500 for both or best offer. 846-8800 Sew Good: Sew Good meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Parish House; our next meeting will be September 28. Drop by for fun projects, or bring a project with you. We have sewing machines available for use.We meet from when we arrive until the last one leaves and turns out the lights.We are a loosely organized group who love to make things, from aprons to quilts to whatever! If you have questions or would like more information, please call Lola Armstrong (846-4737) or Karen Corson (846-0938). Notices Ladies Aid: Ladies Aid reconvene October 27 at the Parish House. Please join us for crafty projects and camaraderie from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each Thursday. All are welcome!

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 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

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OCTOBER 2016 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR