2/15 Officer Richardson

0700 shift change with Officer Taylor

0800 shift change with pfd

patrolled island with pfd

0900 found and shoveled hydrants that had been plowed in by dpw

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1300 patrolled island with pfd

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

2230 met ferry

2330 ticketed cars left on the street during snow ban

 

please move your cars from the public lot asap

we have had a lot of snow this winter and this will make cleanup easier for dpw

 

02/14/2014  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

0700- Shift change w/Ofc Richardson

0800- met ferry-PFD shift change

0815- 4 Veteran St-remote monitoring of house picked up anomaly-checked residence-secure

0930- Bldg/Equip maintenance

1030- assist library w/book order

1055- Inn on Peaks Island Ave check fire alarm for issue-company on site working on panel

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1130- shoveled hydrants

1230- met ferry

1345- finished hydrants

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1530- met ferry

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1730- spoke with Island resident regarding her neighbor's barking dog. Helped her figure out owner's name-she called and had a very nice conversation w/owner and situation seems to have been resolved and neighbors now know each other.

1755- met ferry-patrolled Island

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

2245- met ferry

                                                     

Winter storms and freezing temperatures have resulted in thousands of pints of uncollected blood and platelet donations. Be a hero and mark your calendars.

City Fit! Blood Drive

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

City Hall - Merrill Rehearsal Hall

20 Myrtle Street

Stay tuned for registration details and how you can schedule your appointment in advance.

Every 2 seconds someone needs blood. Every donation you give can help save a life.

 

2/13 Officer Richardson

0700 shift change with Officer Taylor

0800 shift change with pfd

0830 patrolled island with pfd

0900 snow starts

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1414 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

1730 assisted taxi with transporting passenger

as weather overwhelmed taxi

1800 met ferry

1915 met ferry

assisted stranded woman on foot in storm

2015 met ferry

neighbor dispute on Herman ave

resolved upon arrival

2115 met ferry

2230 met ferry

 

PLEASE HELP OUT DPW BY BEING AWARE OF WHERE YOU PILE SNOW DURING CLEANUP EFFORTS

02/12/2014  Ofc Connolly and Ofc Rumery-Taylor

0715: shift change (Lauterbach to Connolly)

0730: patrolled island

0800: met ferry

0810: citizen report that she has located 2 domesticated geese.  She believes they belong to someone and will be calling the avian rescue if nobody reports them missing.  Check of shift log reveals no report of any missing geese.

0930: patrolled island

1135: patrolled island

1230: shift change (Connolly to Rumery-Taylor)

1430: met ferry-patrolled Island

1530: met ferry

1645: met ferry-patrolled Island

1750: met ferry-PFD FF Doughty for training

1930: met ferry-patrolled Island

1955: checked the area of "the low road near Long Island" for a report of a stationary red flashing light-nothing found but channel markers.

2030: met ferry-patrolled Island

2130: met ferry-dropped off FF Doughty

2245: met ferry

 

Information from:

Peaks Island Health Center
87 Central Ave.

 

Hours:          Monday and Thursday: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM

 

Kitty Gilbert, Family Nurse Practitioner, provides care for all ages.
Please call either 766-2929 or 874-2466 for an appointment.

 

A reminder to Health Center patients:  When the Health Center is not open, you may contact Kitty or another provider, and receive care at the offices of Portland Family Medicine on Congress St., located just a short distance from Casco Bay Lines.  Call one of the above numbers to make an appointment.

 

A reminder to all Peaks Islanders:   Anyone needing blood work can have it done on the Island.  Please call the Health Center for an appointment, and bring (or have faxed) a written order from your primary care physician.  Health Center Fax:  207-766-5073

 

Are you considering using the Health Center (Portland Family Medicine) as your primary healthcare provider?   Among the comments heard from new Health Center users:  
*  "Kitty Gilbert, the Center's Family Nurse Practitioner, is like an old-fashioned doc, caring and competent, with up-to-date information at her fingertips.  When necessary, she makes referrals to top specialists, and, just as important, she makes sure I get in to see them."
*  "I can get an appointment when I need it, sometimes the same day that I call."
*   "The Health Center saves me time and worry by taking blood samples and emailing me the results."

 

 

2/11/2014  Robert Lauterbach

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry.

0820 - patrolled island.

0945 - met ferry.

1100 - met ferry.

1215 - patrolled island and completed hydrant shoveling.

1400 - ladder 12 training.

1530 - met ferry.

1640 - patrolled island and met 1645 ferry.

1750 - met ferry and responded to area of children's workshop for a loud barking dog.  Unable to locate.

1900 - patrolled island and met 1930 ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2130 - met ferry.

2200 - checked DPW property.

***Quick reminder***Be careful shoveling and check in on your elderly neighbors.

2-10-2014 T. OConnor

0700- arrived on the island

0800- met the ferry, checked the Welch St. lot

0900-met the ferry, patrolled the back side of the island

1000- met the ferry- snow shoveling fire hydrants

1100-met the ferry- snow shoveling fire hydrants

1200- met the ferry- checked the community center

1400- medical call/ transport from the medical clinic Center St.

1500- met the ferry knocked down large icicles from the station/ library building

1600- met the ferry, patrolled

1700- met the ferry, checked the area around the school

1800- met the ferry, patrolled around DPW

1900- met the ferry checked the community center

2000- met the ferry, patrolled

2100- met the ferry patrolled

2200- met the ferry, patrolled around the island

 

tip of the day....use cation walking close to buildings..with up and down temps look for large icicles hanging 

 2/9/2014    Robert Lauterbach

 

0800 - arrived on island.

0820 - drove around perimeter of island.

0945 - met ferry.

1050 - patrolled island and met 1100 ferry.

1230 - met ferry.

1410 - patrolled island and met 1430 ferry.

1530 - met ferry.

1645 - met ferry.

1740 - drove through Brackett Ave. and met 1750 ferry.

1920 - drove through Central Ave. and met 1930 ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2130 - met ferry.

2210 - drove around perimeter of island.

2315 - checked DPW property.

2330 - checked community building.  Community room and library were locked, shut off lights in lobby.

***Quick reminder***When going away or on vacation, please let us know or neighbors that you trust know, so we can keep an eye on the home.

2/8/2014          T. OConnor

 0700- arrived on the island

0800-met the ferry, checked the Welch St. lot

0900-met the ferry, patrolled

1000- met the ferry , patrolled

1100-met the ferry, checked the community center

1200- met the ferry, patrolled

1400- met the ferry gave special attention to Welch St.

1500- met the ferry, patrolled

1600-met the ferry, checked the lions club

1700-met the ferry, patrolled around the island

1900- met the ferry, patrolled around DPW

2000- patrolled the school area

2100- met the ferry, checked the community center

2200- met the ferry, patrolled

02/06/2014  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

0700- shift change w/Ofc Richardson

0800- met ferry-PFD shift change

0900- shoveled hydrants

0945- met ferry

1005- shoveled hydrants

1110- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1520- bldg/equip maint

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1750- met ferry

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island

2140- patrolled Island

2245- met ferry-patrolled Island

 

 

For those residents who have a hydrant near their home-we appreciate the hydrants being shoveled out after a snow storm. After the last couple of storms we have found several hydrants that are being buried by plowing, snowblowing or shoveling around them. In the event of an emergency you will want to be able to access those hydrants without the delay of having to dig them out or chip them free from ice.

2/5/14 Officer Richardson

0700 shift change with Officer Taylor

0900 shift change with pfd

0830 patrolled island with pfd

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1300 patrolled island with pfd

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

assisted back shore resident with moving her car

1630 met ferry

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

2230 met ferry

checked american legion

tagged cars left on the street in violation of parking ban

 

please remove your cars from the public lot for snow removal, this will be helpful to dpw and your neighbors

02/04/2014  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

0700- shift change w/Ofc Lauterbach-PFD shift change

0800- met ferry-patrolled Island

0900- Islander called to report that 2nd floor window reported and checked on weeks ago was still unsecured at her neighbor's seasonal cottage (no entry to cottage, shutter fell from 2nd story). Located family and they stated they would see that it is secured.

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island

1430- met ferry

1540- met ferry-patrolled Island

1645- met ferry

1750- met ferry

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry

2245- met ferry

 

 

Health Tip of the Week

Consider Vitamin D

 

It's especially important if you're older than 60 - when the body has a hard time converting enough vitamin D from sunlight.  Studies show that vitamin D not only strengthens bones but also boosts immunity and protects against several diseases.  In an analysis published in September 2007, older adults who took a vitamin D supplement (400 to 800 international units daily) had lower death rates from all causes.

 

Source:  Consumer Reports Health

2/3/2014 Robert Lauterbach

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry.

0820 - patrolled island.

0945 - met ferry.

1050 - responded to 123 Upper A street for a leaving the scene of an accident report.

1230 - report writing.

1420 - patrolled island and met 1430 ferry.

1530 - engine 12 training.

1645 - met ferry.

1730 - patrolled island and met 1750 ferry.

1930 - met ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2115 - checked DPW property and met 2130 ferry.

***Quick reminder***It's especially important if you're older than 60 - when the body has a hard time converting enough vitamin D from sunlight.  Studies show that vitamin D not only strengthens bones but also boosts immunity and protects against several diseases.

2-2-2014 T. OConnor

0800- arrived on the island

0900- cleaned the vehicles

1000- met the ferry, patrolled the back of the island

1100-met the ferry, checked the area around the school

1200- met the ferry, patrolled

1400- met the ferry, checked the community center

1500-met the ferry, patrolled

1600- met the ferry, patrolled

1700- met the ferry, checked the Welch St. parking lot

1900-met the ferry, checked the lions club

2000- met the ferry, patrolled around the island

2100- met the ferry, gave special attention to the area of Welch St.

2200- met the ferry, checked the community center

 

tip of the day.............remember not to leave your vehicles parked in the Welch st. with the keys in the vehicle.

 

2/1/2014 Robert Lauterbach

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry.

0820 - patrolled island.

0945 - met ferry.

1100 - vehicle maintenance.

1200 - patrolled island and met 1230 ferry.

1430 - met ferry.

1515 - patrolled island.

1535 - cleaned garage bay.

1645 - met ferry.

1740 - patrolled Central Ave and met 1750 ferry.

1930 - met ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2120 - checked DPW property and met 2130 ferry.

2245 - met ferry.

0710 - patrolled island until 0800 relief.

***Quick reminder***Please remember to keep dogs on leash at all times.

 

1-31-2014 Officer O'Connor

0700- arrived on the island

0800- met the ferry, fireside shift change

0900-met the ferry, checked the Welch St. parking lot

1000- met the ferry, patrolled the back side of the island

1100- met the ferry, checked the community center

1200- met the ferry, patrolled

1400-met the ferry, checked on a subject on island ave

1500- met the ferry, checked the area around DPW

1600- met the ferry, patrolled around the island

1700- met the ferry, patrolled

1800- met the ferry, patrolled

2000- met the ferry, patrolled

2100- met the ferry, checked the Lions club, patrolled

2200- met the ferry, checked the community center

tip of the day....remember to check the batteries on your smoke detectors

 

1/30 Officer Richardson

0700 shift change with Officer Taylor

0800 shift change with pfd

0830 patrolled island with pfd

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

wrote a parking ticket on welch st, found out later vehicle had run out of fuel and driver had walked

to get a fuel can. (yes i took the ticket back)

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

2230 met ferry

checked american legion

checked lions club

 

EVEN IF YOU DON'T HAVE SMALL CHILDREN AT HOME, REMEMBER TO PROPERLY STORE CHEMICALS AND CLEANING PRODUCTS, THEY'RE STILL POISONS AND MANY ARE FIRE HAZARDS

01/29/2014   Ofc Rumery-Taylor

0700- Shift change w/Ofc Richardson

0800- met ferry-PFD shift change

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1015- flagged down :found expired prescription bottle case #14-842

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1645- met ferry

1750- met ferry-PFD FF trainer to Community Bldg for class

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry-PFD trainer to boat

2150- patrolled Island

 

In light of all the recent security breaches I would like to suggest if you have any concerns about your personal credit information that you contact one of the three credit reporting agencies (Transunion, Experian and Equifax) and have them send you a free credit report. Look it over carefully and make sure everything there is your accounts. If you prefer to use your debit card I would suggest having the card run as "credit" instead of entering your pin. The fewer places you enter your pin, the less likely it is to be compromised. Also keep in mind when using a debit card vs a credit card most banks and credit unions take much longer to refund fraudulent charges than a credit card company does.

 

1/28 Officer Richardson

0715 met ferry

0800 shift change with pfd

0830 patrolled island

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

patrolled island

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

checked public lot

2230 met ferry

checked teia

checked american legion

A NIGHTTIME CHECK OF THE PUBLIC PARKING LOT, I FOUND SIX SETS OF IGNITION KEYS IN THE IGNITION OR SITTING ON THE DRIVERS SEAT.

any damage a vehicle causes (even if the vehicle was taken with out permission) is the owners responsibility

1/27 Officer Richardson

2130 shift change with Officer Hawley

2230 met ferry

gave ride home to island ave resident

checked lions club

checked american legion

1/27/2014 Robert Lauterbach

0700 - dropped off fire fighter partner and picked up his relief.

0800 - met ferry.

0900 - patrolled island and met 0945 ferry.

1100 - met ferry.

1215 - patrolled island and met 1230 ferry.

1430 - met ferry.

1/26/2014 Robert Lauterbach

0800 - arrived on island.

0845 - patrolled island.

0945 - met ferry.

1100 - met ferry.

1200 - patrolled island.

1230 - medcu 12 training.

1430 - met ferry.

1520 - patrolled Central Ave. and met 1530 ferry.

1645 - met ferry.

1740 - patrolled Brackett Ave. and met 1750 ferry.

1930 - met ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2115 - checked DPW property and met 2130 ferry.

***Quick reminder***Island vehicles must be inspected.  

1-25-2014  Officer O'Connor

0700-arrived on the island

0800-met the ferry, checked the Welch St. lot

0900- met the ferry, patrolled

1000- met the ferry, checked the area around the school

1100- met the ferry, checked a summer residence on Pleasant ave...report of suspicious activity

1200- met the ferry, patrolled

1400- met the ferry, checked the community center

1500- met the ferry, patrolled

1600- met the ferry, followed up on a call from last week

1700- met the ferry, checked the lions club

1900- met the ferry, patrolled around DPW

2000- met the ferry assisted a subject on Welch St.

2100- met the ferry, patrolled

2200- met the ferry, checked the community center

 

tip of the day....remember to check the batteries on your smoke detectors

1/24/2014 Robert Lauterbach

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry.  Ferry was running late due to mechanical issues, arrived approx. 0820.

0910 - patrolled island and met 0945 ferry.

1100 - met ferry.

1230 - responded to DPW for vehicle maintence.

1420 - patrolled island and met 1430 ferry.

1530 - met ferry.

1630 - patrolled island and met 1645 ferry.

1750 - met ferry.

1900 - patrolled island.

1930 - met ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2115 - checked DPW and met 2130 ferry.

***Quick reminder***Leave extra time for travel due to icy road conditions.

 

1-23-2014 Officer O'Connor

0700-arrived on the island

0800- met the ferry, patrolled the back side of the island

0900- met the ferry, patrolled

1000- met the ferry, checked the community center

1100- met the ferry, patrolled

1200- met the ferry, checked the Welch St. parking lot

1400- met the ferry, assisted a subject on Bracket St.

1500- met the ferry, checked the area around the school

1600- met the ferry, patrolled

1700- met the ferry, patrolled around the island

1900- met the ferry, patrolled

2000- met the ferry, patrolled , checked the Lions club

2100- met the ferry, checked the community center

2200- met the ferry, patrolled

 

Tip of the day- keep exposed skin covered up with the extreme cold.

 

01/22/14 Officer Richardson

0700 SHIFT CHANGE WITH OFFICER LAUTERBACH

0800 SHIFT CHANGE WITH PFD

0830 PATROLLED ISLAND WITH PFD

0900 STOPPED A VEHICLE ON PLEASANT AVE SUMMONSED DRIVER FOR PERMIT VIOLATION

0930 MET FERRY

SERVICE OF PAPERWORK FOR WEEKEND ARREST

1045 MET FERRY

1215 MET FERRY

MET WITH TWO RESIDENTS FOR STATEMENTS

1415 MET FERRY

1515 MET FERRY

1630 MET FERRY

1735 MET FERRY

1915 MET FERRY

BAIL NOTIFICATION TO ISLAND RESIDENT

2015 MET FERRY

2115 MET FERRY

2230 MET FERRY

CHECKED AMERICAN LEGION

****Remember to check on your neighbors during this extended period of cold weather.****

1/21/2014 Robert Lauterbach Late Out

2130 - arrived on island.

2230 - patrolled island and met 2245 ferry.

2315 - checked DPW property.

***Quick Reminder*** Be sure to check your batteries in your smoke detectors.

01/19/2014  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

0800- shift change w/Ofc Lauterbach-PFD shift change

0930- met ferry-patrolled Island

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island-checked hydrants-all clear

1130- spoke with parent of Islander who is making arrangements to pick up son's belongings here on Peaks

1230- met ferry

1430- met ferry

1440- 100 Herman St w/parents of 1045 suspect-all copacetic upon arrival not needed

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1645- met ferry

1750- met ferry

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry

2130- met ferry

 

Remember to keep your stairs and walkways clear of snow and ice. With the drastically changing temperatures, what almost melted away during the day will become glare ice in the evening or early morning hours. Make sure that your chimneys are clear of ice and snow as well-especially with a direct vent that could be buried in snow if you pull snow off of the roof. 

1/18/2014 Robert Lauterbach

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry.

0820 - checked residence on Island Ave for open window, owner stated that they had a contractor in recently, may have left it open.

1005 - arrest made at the Inn at Peaks for prior domestic assault.

1230 - met ferry.

1300 - patrolled island.

1430 - met ferry.

1500 - patrolled island.

1530 - met ferry.

1645 - met ferry.

1710 - patrolled island and met 1750 ferry.

1930 - met ferry.

2010 - drove around perimeter of island.

2030 - met ferry.

2130 - engine 12 run to Inn at Peaks for a alarm sounding.  All clear, seems a faulty alarm is the cause.

***Quick reminder***With the possibility of more snow coming, remember that the Welch St. lot and St. Christopher's lot are the designated parking lots for a snow ban

1-17-2014 Officer O'Connor

0700- arrived on the island

0800- met the ferry, checked the Welch St. lot

0900- met the ferry, patrolled the back side of the island

1000- met the ferry, checked the community center

1100- met the ferry, check the well being of a resident on Island ave

1200- met the ferry, patrolled

1400- met the ferry, Cleaned the vehicle

1500- met the ferry, checked the area around the school

1600- met the ferry, patrolled

1700- met the ferry, checked the area around DPW

1800- met the ferry, patrolled

2000- met the ferry, patrolled

2100- met the ferry, checked the lions club

2200- met the ferry, checked the community center, patrolled

0100- Domestic call central Av.

 

Tip of the day ...lots of pot holes are showing up around the island ...Drive Safe!!!

 

1/16/2014 Robert Lauterbach

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry.

0820 - patrolled island.

0945 - met ferry.

1050 - tank 12 maintenance with FD.

1230 - met ferry.

1300 - patrolled island.

1430 - met ferry and patrolled island.

1520 - spoke with resident about lost registration sticker for license plate and way to receive a replacement.

1645 - met ferry.

1750 - met ferry.

1900 - patrolled island.

1930 - met ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2115 - checked DPW property and met 2130 ferry.

***Quick reminder*** It's not too late for a flu shot.

 

1-15-2014 Officer T. OConnor

0700- arrived on the island

0800- met the ferry, patrolled

0900- met the ferry, checked the Welch St. lot

1000- met the ferry, checked the community center

1100- met the ferry, checked on a smoke detector alarm 170 Island ave

1200- met the ferry, patrolled the back of the island

1400- met the ferry, patrolled around the island

1500- met the ferry, patrolled

1600- met the ferry, assisted a resident on Bracket St.

1700- met the ferry, checked the lions club

1800- met the ferry, checked the school area

2000- met the ferry, patrolled

2100- met the ferry, checked the community center

2200- met the ferry, patrolled

 

1/14/14 Officer Richardson

0700 shift change with Officer Taylor

0800 met ferry

0830 patrolled island with pfd

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

checked out a home on evergreen ledge for out of state owners

who noticed a spike in electricity usage.

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

participated in online medical training

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

checked out a suspicious car on back shore reported by a couple out walking

car was parked due to the road conditions and to construction near their home

2015 met ferry

checked dpw

2115 met ferry

2200 checked american legion

 

ON 1/13 I SPOKE TO OUR SUPERVISOR IN CHARGE OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS AT THE POLICE DEPT.

HE REMINDED ME TO PASS ON TO ALL THAT ICE MELT PELLETS ARE NOT PET FRIENDLY.

I WAS NOT AWARE OF THIS SO I LOOKED IT UP.

(FACT)

ICE MELT COMPOUNDS ARE TOXIC TO CATS AND DOGS.. SO USE GOOD OLD FASHION ROCK SALT.

01/13/2014 Ofc Rumery-Taylor

0700- shift change w/Ofc Richardson

0800- met ferry-PFD shift change-put out deer hunting sign

0945- met ferry

0955- 380 Island Ave-service provided for retrieval of belongings

1030- multiple phone calls re: civil matter

1045- bldg/equip/vehicle maintenance

1100- met ferry-Peters Construction truck & trailer hauling Bulldozer stuck on ramp-small delay moving all the equipment-CBL deck hands-Maine DOT(coincidentally on site for routine inspection) and DPW's Marty Mulkern helped resolve situation 

1200- Online EMS training

1230- met ferry

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1530- met ferry

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1750- met ferry

1800- PFD volunteers meeting

1930- met ferry

1945- vehicle parked in fire lane ticketed

2030- Deer hunters transported to ferry-met ferry

2130- met ferry

2245- met ferry 

Before Cold Weather

• Locate and insulate pipes most susceptible to freezing, typically those near outer walls, in crawl spaces or in the attic. Use insulation made especially for this purpose.
• Wrap pipes with heat tape (UL-approved).
• Seal any leaks that allow cold air inside where pipes are located.
• Disconnect garden hoses and shut off and drain water from pipes leading to outside faucets. This reduces the chance of freezing in the short span of pipe just inside the house.

When It's Cold

• Let hot and cold water trickle at night from a faucet on an outside wall.
• Open cabinet doors to allow more heat to get to uninsulated pipes under a sink or appliance near an outer wall.
• Make sure heat is left on and set no lower than 55 degrees F.
• If you plan to be away: (1) Have someone check your house daily to make sure the heat is still on to prevent freezing, or (2) drain and shut off the water system (except indoor sprinkler systems).

If Pipes Freeze

• Make sure you and your family know how to shut off the water, in case pipes burst. Stopping the flow of water can minimize the damage to your home. Call a plumber, and contact your insurance agent. Never try to thaw a pipe with an open flame or torch.
• Always be careful of the potential for electric shock in and around standing water.

For More Information

• University of Maine Cooperative Extension (source of this information)

 

1/12/14 Officer Richardson

0800 shift change with Officer Rumery-Taylor

and pfd

0900 patrolled island with pfd

0930 met ferry

checked teia

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

check well being of 3rd st resident

located off island

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

checked dpw

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

checked american legion

(closed)

 

the police would like to thank Paul Bridges for removing two vehicles from the commuter lot, his efforts save the taxpayers a significant amount of money on towing fees.

01/11/2014  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 0700- shift change w/Ofc Lauterbach-PFD shift change

0800- Bldg/equip maintenance

0900- assist PFD w/set up for CPR training

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1100- met ferry- patrolled Island

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1630- phone call from owner of 380 Pleasant Ave to check for individual at the residence-located and served PFA order

1750- met ferry

1805- met Islander @station re:PFA followup

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island-checked bars

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry

2245- met ferry-checked bars

2300- patrolled Island- found van with open door on Island Ave near Inn on Peaks-no one around-nothing disturbed

 

Remember that the Welch St lot is a 72 hr lot. Parking spaces down front are at a premium and offenders will be ticketed. When there is a parking ban for the City of Portland, Peaks Island is included in that ban. We have had a couple of cars left out that DPW has had to go around. DPW has done a tremendous job this winter-the streets are in great shape.

 

1/10/14 Robert Lauterbach  

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry and patrolled island.

0940 - medcu 12 training and maintence.

0950 - 911 hang-up area of Cockeyed Gull.  Nothing showing, a lot of foot traffic due to incoming ferry.  Nobody in distress.

1100 - met ferry.

1230 - medcu 12 run to 26 Luther St.  Small child with a nose bruise.  Signed off at scene, no transport.

1400 - patrolled island.

1430 - met ferry.

1530 - met ferry.

1640 - patrolled island and met 1645 ferry.

1750 - met ferry.

1930 - met ferry.

2020 - checked DPW property and met 2030 ferry.

2130 - met ferry.

2230 - checked TEIA property.

***Quick reminder- Paul Bridges (AAA) will gladly take your unused, abandoned vehicle off the island for no charge.

 

1-9-2014 Officer O'Connor

0700- arrived on the island

0800- called about a broken water pipe in a home at 150 Seashore

0900- met the ferry, checked the Welch St. lot

1000- met the ferry, patrolled

1100- met the ferry, patrolled around the island

1200- met the ferry, checked the community center

1400- met the ferry, checked the area around DPW

1500- met the ferry, patrolled

1600- met the ferry checked on a subject on Winding way

1700- met the ferry, checked around the school

1900- met the ferry , patrolled

2000- met the ferry, patrolled

2100- met the ferry ,checked the Lions club

2200- met the ferry, checked the community center

 

 

Tip of the day  ..... Help your neighbors....2 water pipe breaks this week- keep an eye out for running water on cold days

 

 1/8/2014 Robert Lauterbach

 0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry.

0920 - patrolled island and met 0945 ferry.

1050 - patrolled Central Ave. and met 1100 ferry.

1230 - met ferry.

1430 - met ferry.

1520 - patrolled island and met 1530 ferry.

1645 - met ferry.

1750 - met ferry.

1920 - patrolled Brackett Ave and met 1930 ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2115 - checked DPW property and met 2130 ferry.

***quick reminder***Carbon monoxide detectors save lives.

1-7-2014 T. OConnor

 0700- arrived on the island

0800- met the ferry, checked on a report of a subject passed out on the pond

0900- met the ferry, checked the Welch St.. lot

1000- met the ferry- found a broken water main in front of the Inn- reported to Water Dist.

1100- met the ferry, went to the school to follow up on concerns about a parents behavior

1200- met the ferry, patrolled

1400- met the ferry, patrolled

1500- met the ferry, patrolled the back of the island

1600- met the ferry, patrolled

1700- met the ferry, checked the Lions club

1900- met the ferry, patrolled

2000- met the ferry, checked the community center

2100- met the ferry, patrolled

2200- met the ferry, patrolled around the island

 

Tip of the day- keep exposed skin covered up with the extreme cold.

 

1/6/14 Officer Ruichardson

0700 shift change with officer taylor

0800 met ferry

0930 met ferry

ticketed cars in the public parking lot

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

received protection order to serve on an island resident

(not served, not on island)

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

neighbor reports rear door to home on seashore ave open

found the rear door blown open by the wind

checked home found no damage

closed door with a heavy object

left phone message for owner

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

2230 met ferry

checked american legion

 

DPW HAS MADE VERY GOOD PROGRESS WITH CLEANUP AND SNOW REMOVAL THIS MONTH, PLEASE WATCH WHERE YOU PARK YOUR CAR SO AS NOT TO HAMPER THESE EFFORTS

01/05/2014  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0800- Shift change w/Ofc Richardson PFD shift change

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1045- patrolled Island

1100- met ferry

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island

1415- patrolled Island

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1645- met ferry

1750- met ferry

1920- Medcu 12 to 45 Whaleback Rd for transport

2012- spoke w/islander re:civil custody issue

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island

2100- bldg/equip maint

2355- spoke with an islander re: a former family member taking money from them. They were advised on how to proceed. They want to speak with their bank before they take any steps.

 

 

The weekly reminder to put numbers on your home is here again. Even if you aren't having an emergency-if we can see house numbers on mailboxes and homes it saves us time searching for the right address. The process of elimination takes too much time. Help yourself and your neighbors and number your mailbox and your home.

 

01/04/2013  Officer Randy Richardson

0700 shift change with officer taylor

0800 shift change with pfd

0830 shoveled fire hydrants with pfd

0930 met ferry

1000 shoveled fire hydrants with pfd

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

shift change with pfd

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

domestic dispute pleasant ave

(no crime)

2230 met ferry

checked american legion

checked dpw

 

please get your vehicles out of the commuter lot in a timely fashion after each snowstorm to allow for snow removal

 

 

01/03/2014  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc Lauterbach

0800- met ferry-PFD shift change

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1500- shoveled hydrants out

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1750- met ferry

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

2245- met ferry

2300- patrolled Island checked bars

 

 

Health Tip of the Week

Give Your Hospital a Hand in Preventing Infection

Imagine checking into the hospital with a simple case of tonsillitis, and checking out with a life-threatening infection. It could happen. In fact, healthcare-associated infections are among the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States, accounting for an estimated 1.7 million infections and 99,000 associated deaths each year. These dangerous infections can strike in your bloodstream, in surgical wounds, in the urinary tract and in your lungs.
If you are hospitalized, there's one simple step you and your visitors can take to help prevent these kinds of infections: cleanse your hands, and make sure that everyone who touches you cleanses their hands too.

What is the right way to wash one’s hands? 
* Wet your hands with clean running water (warm or cold) and apply soap.
* Rub your hands together to make a lather and scrub them well; be sure to scrub the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.
* Continue rubbing your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the "Happy Birthday" song from beginning to end twice.
* Rinse your hands well under running water.
* Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry.
Washing hands with soap and water is the best way to reduce the number of  germs on them. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers can quickly reduce the number of germs on hands in some situations, but sanitizers do not eliminate all types of germs.  Hand sanitizers are not effective when hands are visibly dirty.
How should you use hand sanitizer?
* Apply the product to the palm of one hand.
* Rub your hands together.
* Rub the product over all surfaces of your hands and fingers until your hands are dry.
For more information on handwashing, please visit CDC's Handwashing: Clean Hands Save Lives Website. You can also call 1-800-CDC-INFO, or email cdcinfo@cdc.gov for answers to specific questions.
Source:  Get Better Maine www.mhmc.info

 1/2/2014 Robert Lauterbach

 0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry.

0920 - patrolled island and met 0945 ferry.

1100 - Tank 12 check with fd.

1230 - met ferry.

1300 - de-iced fireboat ramp.

1430 - met ferry.

1450 - patrolled island and met 1530 ferry.

1645 - met ferry.

1730 - patrolled island and met 1750 ferry.

1930 - met ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2125 - domestic call on Hussey Rd.  Verbal argument.  Report taken.

***Quick reminder***Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to shovel.  FD personnel respond to a higher amount of chest pain/heart attack calls during snowy times.  Usually attributed to over doing it during shoveling.

12/31/2013 Robert Lauterbach

 0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry and dropped off fire fighter partner for shift change.

0920 - drove around perimeter of island and met 0945 ferry.

1100 - ladder 12 training.

1230 - met ferry.

1330 - medcu 12 run to Wiley St.  Patient transported to fire boat without incident.

1430 - met ferry.

1445 - patrolled island and met 1530 ferry.

1645 - met ferry.

1720 - patrolled Central Ave. and met 1750 ferry.

1930 - met ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2120 - checked DPW property and met 2130 ferry.

2230 - de-iced the ramp leading to fire boat with FD.

0100 - met ferry.

***Quick reminder***It's not too late to get a flu shot.

1-1-2014 T. OConnor

0800- arrived on the island

0900- met the ferry, checked Welch St. lot

1000- met the ferry, checked the community center

1100- met the ferry, checked Fire hydrant flags, patrolled

1200- met the ferry, checked around the school

1400- met the ferry, patrolled

1500- met the ferry, checked the community center

1600- met the ferry, checked the area around DPW

1700- met the ferry, patrolled

1900- met the ferry patrolled

2000- met the ferry, assisted with a ride to a stranded resident

2100- met the ferry, checked the Lions club

2200- met the ferry, checked the community center, patrolled

 

tip of the day.....its not to late to get your flu shot!!

12-30-2013  T OConnor

 0700- arrived on the island

0800- met the ferry, checked the Welch St.. lot

0900- met the ferry, patrolled

1000- met the ferry, checked the community center

1100- met the ferry, checked the hydrants, patrolled

1200- met the ferry, checked the school area

1400- met the ferry, patrolled the back side of the island

1500- met the ferry, patrolled

1600- met the ferry , assisted subject on island ave

1700- met the ferry, patrolled

1900- met the ferry, checked the Lions club

2000- met the ferry, patrolled

2100- met the ferry patrolled around the island

2200- met the ferry, checked around Hussy Rd for the report of sounds of gunshots...nothing found

 

tip of the day...hats gloves...keep skin covered up with the extreme cold temps!!!!

12/29/30 Officer Richardson

0800 shift change with Officer Taylor

0830 patrolled island with pfd

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

1100 vin verification to out of state vehicle

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

1800 met ferry

1915 met ferry

checked dpw

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

2200 checked american legion

 

any vehicles parked in the commuter lot must me moved asap after a snowstorm to allow for snow removal

 

12/28/2013  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 0700- shift change w/Ofc Richardson

0800- met ferry-PFD shift change-patrolled Island

0900- patrolled Island

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island

1254- 51 Woods Rd-Engine 12 for CO2 detector going off-downdraft

1430- met ferry

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1750- met ferry

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

2245- met ferry

2255- 54 Welch St @ the Legion for a fight-2 FI's completed. Both parties left-bartender closed bar.

2345- met ferry-bar check

 

Remember that it is winter in Maine. You MUST clear your windows and windshield of snow/ice before you operate your vehicle. It does not matter that you are on the Island and 'just driving to the boat'. Maine state laws apply here, just as they do on the mainland.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 20, 2013

Looking for the Perfect Gift for Spot? How About a New Dog License

Portland dog owners are reminded to license their dogs

PORTLAND, Maine: Starting with the New Year, Portland resident dog owners are required, pursuant to Maine law, to have all dogs six months of age or older licensed. Dog licenses are issued for a calendar year and current ones will expire December 31, 2013. A dog license can be obtained from the City Clerk’s office at City Hall, Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Renewals and new registrations are also available online at https://www.informe.org/dog_license/begin.shtml or through the mail.  Call 874-8610 for more details.

To license a dog, the dog owner should provide a current State of Maine Rabies Certificate. If the dog has been spayed or neutered, the dog owner should also bring in proof of neutering such as a previous license or written verification of neutering from a veterinarian the first time a dog is licensed.

Fees for dog licenses are:
Spayed or neutered - $6.00
Not spayed or neutered - $11.00
Late fee $25.00 (per dog) applies after 1/31/14

 

12/27/13 Officer Richardson

0700 shift change with Officer Taylor

0800 shift change with pfd

0830 patrolled island with pfd

0900 dug out a few plowed in fire hydrants with pfd

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1500 fraud report from a winding way resident

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

1800 met ferry

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

2230 met ferry

2300 checked dpw

2330 met ferry

checked american legion

 

DRIVERS NEED TO REMOVE ICE AND SNOW FROM THEIR WINDSHIELDS... OPENING THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW IS NOT ACCEPTABLE

12/26/13 Ofc Rumery-Taylor

0945- met ferry

1005- notification made to DV/assault victim

1015- plumber needed assistance getting into school to work-worked w/off duty school custodian to get him in.

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island

1300- helped water district w/water issue

1430- met ferry

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1645- met ferry-checked roads

1750- met ferry

1930- met ferry

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island-Public works out taking care of roads

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

2245- met ferry

Health Tip of the Week

Holiday Treats May Harm Teeth

Cookies, candy and sweet holiday beverages all have at least one main ingredient in common: sugar. Sugar's negative effect on teeth has been well documented. Why is sugar so bad for your teeth? It mixes with bacteria in the sticky plaque that constantly forms on teeth to produce acid that attacks tooth enamel. The stickiness of that plaque keeps those harmful acids against the teeth, which contributes to tooth decay.

“Try to enjoy holiday treats in moderation, and if you find yourself overindulging, perhaps spend some extra time flossing and brushing at least twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste,” said Shannon Mills, DDS, Vice President for Professional Relations and Science at Northeast Delta Dental.
When you do indulge your holiday sweet tooth, it is best to enjoy goodies as part of, or immediately following, a meal, rather than snacking on treats throughout the day. Another good tip is to stick to one small serving of your favorite drink or snack and to follow up by swishing some water in your mouth. Chew sugar–free gum, or brush soon after finishing to wash away some of the sticky sugar residue.
Source:  Northeast Delta Dental

12/25/2013  Robert Lauterbach

 

1230 - arrived on island and relieved Ofc. Taylor.

1430 - met ferry.

1500 - patrolled island.

1530 - met ferry.

1645 - met ferry.

1710 - patrolled island and met 1750 ferry.

1930 - met ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2120 - checked DPW property and met 2130 ferry.

2200 - Victim of domestic assault responded to the station house to report the crime.  I arrested the suspect  without incident.

***Quick reminder***Make sure you get your chimney serviced to prevent a fire.

 12-24-2013            T.   OConnor

 

0700- arrived on the island

0800- met the ferry, checked the Welch St.. parking lot

0900- met the ferry, patrolled

1000- met the ferry, checked the community center, cleaned the vehicles

1100- met the ferry, patrolled the back of the island

1200- met the ferry, patrolled

1400- met the ferry, patrolled

1500- met the ferry Checked on 79 Island ave

1600-met the ferry, checked by DPW

1700- met the ferry, patrolled

1800- met the ferry, patrolled the school area

1900- met the ferry, patrolled

2000- met the ferry, checked the Lions Club

2100- met the ferry, patrolled

2200- met the ferry, checked the community center

 

tip pf the Day...remember if its to cold for you outside///its to cold for your pets.

 12/23/2013    Officer Robert Lauterbach

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry.

0820 - patrolled back shore.

0945 - met ferry.

1100 - met ferry.

1210 - patrolled Central Ave.

1230 - met ferry.

1415 - engine 12 training.

1545 - patrolled Brackett Ave.

1645 - met ferry.

1750 - met ferry.

1920 - checked DPW property and met 1930 ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2130 - met ferry.

***Quick reminder***Give yourself extra time when traveling due to icy road conditions.

12/21/13   Officer Richardson

 

 

0700 shift change with officer taylor

0800 shift change with pfd

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

assist fd building issue

1515 met ferry

1530 served subpoena to pleasant ave residents

1630 met ferry

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

checked dpw

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

2230 met ferry

checked american legion

 

PLANNING FOR OUR UPCOMING "ICE STORM"

IT MAY BE WISE TO HAVE EXTRA FOOD, FUEL, AND WATER ON HAND IN CASE OF ANY POWER OUTAGES

 

12/20/2013  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- Shift change w/Ofc Richardson

0800- met ferry-PFD shift change-patrolled Island

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1015- bldg-equip maint.

1100- met ferry

1200- patrolled Island-checked hydrants for marker flags

1415- w/Lt Wallace to DPW for Tank 12

1430- 95 Welch St for Criminal Trespass complaint. Warning issued at resident's request-13-11555

1500- spoke w/Island resident re:concerns about civil situation-concerns documented

1600- witness statement & report completed

1750- met ferry

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

2245- met ferry

2300- patrolled Island-checked bars

 

 

With the predicted Ice Storm coming in-remember to have water and  non-perishable foods on hand, as well as gas for the generator or wood for the stove. Any snow that hasn't been removed from the roof needs to be raked off before the heavy rain hits. Keep an eye on your neighborhood too, with the deep cold leaving and the warmer air moving in we may see frozen pipes thawing out and bursting.

 

12/19/13  Officer Richardson

 

0700 shift change with officer taylor

0800 shift change with pfd

patrolled island with pfd

found 4 fire hydrants that needed to be shoveled

0930 met ferry

a new island ave resident reports that an overseas telephone scamer stole almost a thousand dollars from their bank account  

1045 met ferry

1200 assist fd with medical call

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

1735 met ferry

1900 several neighbors on island ave report several "explosions"

         about 30 mins apart after checking the area nothing was found
         from the description it sounds as if a regatta cannon found its way out of storage

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

2230 met ferry

 

TRY TO CARRY A LITTLE SAND IN YOUR VEHICLE THIS TIME OF YEAR

EVEN AN EMPTY COFFEE CAN WITH A PLASTIC LID FILLED WITH SAND

CAN GET A VEHICLE OUT OF MOST SITUATIONS

12/18/2013  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc Lauterbach-PFD shift change

0800- met ferry-spoke w/Island Ave resident who has had complaints made re: 2 loose dogs. Dogs have figured out how to open sliding door-Owner will rectify situation.

0930- met ferry

0945- shoveled hydrants

1100- met ferry-continued shoveling hydrants

1230- met ferry

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1630- dug out last hydrant on New Island Ave

1645- met ferry

1750- met ferry-patrolled Island

1930- met ferry

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry

 

 

With a few snow storms behind us we are seeing cars being left on the street during the parking bans and very few hydrants being shoveled out by homeowners-In an emergency, stopping to shovel a hydrant before hooking up a line to put out a fire eats up precious time. In addition to wearing light colored clothing when walking at dusk or after dark, please remember to have all members of your group walking with you go together to ONE side of the road. Splitting up and having cars weave in and out of a group is less than safe..

 12/17/13   Robert Lauterbach

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry.

0850 - well being check @ 391 Pleasant Ave. No answer, driveway and vehicle cleared of snow in driveway. 

0945 - picked up city employee at ferry and transported him to a couple of addresses to check building permits.

1100 - medcu 12 run to 15 New Island Ave.  Treated at scene and refused transport.

1230 - met ferry.

1420 - engine 12 back to the island, assisted FD in re-stocking the engine with its tools and brought Tank 12 back to DPW.

1645 - met ferry.

1750 - met ferry.

1910 - patrolled back shore and met 1930 ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2120 - Checked DPW and met 2130 ferry.

 12/16/13           T. O'Connor

 

0700- arrived on the island

0800-1100 shoveled out the fire hydrants

1200- met the ferry, checked the Welch St.. parking lot, loose dog complaint Willow St..

1400- met the ferry, patrolled the back of the island

1500- met the ferry, checked the community center

1600- met the ferry, patrolled around DPW

1700- met the ferry, patrolled

1900- met the ferry, patrolled, opened the community center for Cert team training

2000- met the ferry, patrolled, checked the community center

2100- met the ferry, patrolled

2200- met the ferry, Medical call on Island ave,

 

 Attempted to locate a Boat for officers in town

 

 

12/15/2013  Officer Lauterbach

 

0800 - arrived on island.

0845 - patrolled island and met 0945 ferry.

1045 - shoveled out front and side door.

1230 - met ferry.

1300 - patrolled back shore.

1430 - met ferry.

1530 - met ferry.

1630- drove through Brackett Ave. and met 1645 ferry.

1750 - met ferry.

1910 - drove through Central Ave. and met 1930 ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2115 - checked DPW property and met 2130 ferry.

***Quick reminder***Be careful not over exert yourself when shoveling. 

 12/14/2013      T. O'Connor

 

0700- arrived on the island

0800-met the ferry, checked the Welch St. lot

0900- met the ferry, patrolled the back of the island

1000- met the ferry, checked the community center

1100- met the ferry, checked on a dog tied out on Winding way

1200- met the ferry, Checked around DPW

1400- met the ferry, patrolled

1500- met the ferry, patrolled around the school

1600- met the ferry, patrolled

1700- met the ferry, gave special attention to Island ave

1900- met the ferry, checked the Welch st. lot

2000- met the ferry, patrolled around the island

2100- met the ferry, checked the community center

2200 met the ferry, Assisted a stuck resident with a ride home, patrolled

12/13/13    Officer Richardson

0700 shift change with officer taylor

0800 shift change with pfd

0900 medical call ocean st

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1515 met ferry

checked lions club

(light on in locked shed)

1630 met ferry

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

passerby found open front door to island ave residents home

due to high winds:door secured

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

2230 met ferry

checked american legion

 

PLEASE REMOVE ANY ITEMS FROM THE ROADWAY THAT MAY IMPEDE SNOW REMOVAL BEFORE THIS WEEKENDS SNOWSTORM

12/12/2013  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc Richardson

0800- met ferry-PFD shift change

0830- bldg/equip maint

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1200- met w/Bob Rockett and Chuck Fagone (Code Enforcement) went to 79 Island Ave where we met with family who had made arrangements for Elderly mother to go stay with a daughter. Code enforcement inspected the house with the family's permission and deemed it uninhabitable. Second family member took custody of dog.

1230- met ferry

1330- patrolled Island

1430- met ferry-assisted family getting elderly mother onto ferry-patrolled Island

1517- report of "friendly" loose dog Island at City View. Not found in area-electrician working in area had not seen dog.

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1645- met ferry

1700- 18 Oakland-Islander reported hearing a young man say "inappropriate and mean things" to a young woman walking with a dog. Spoke with the young woman who stated the dog had gotten loose and they were upset but there was absolutely no issue. FI cards completed.

1750- met ferry

1920- picked up hunters at DPW-met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

2245- met ferry-patrolled Island

 

 

I have spoken with several Islanders recently about their vehicles. If you are not using your car or it is broken down please remember to move it out of the street and sidewalk area. That goes for Boats, trailers and any other large object that would be in the way of the snow plows. Remember: if there is a snow ban in Portland there is a snow ban here on Peaks. Do not leave your cars in the street during parking bans- and after the parking ban is finished remember to move your car so Public works can clean up the parking lots as well...

12/11/13  Officer Richardson

 

0700 shift change with officer lauterbach

shift change with pfd

patrolled island with pfd

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

1735 met ferry

checked teia

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

checked dpw

2115 met ferry

checked lions club

2230 met ferry

checked american legion

 

due to the cold weather if you leave your car running for any amount of time...please think ahead and have a spare key to your vehicle with you.

12/10/13    Officer Richardson

1500 shift change with officer smith

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

1735 met ferry

sat in on ff training with island call company

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

checked lions club

2230 met ferry

 

12/10/13  Robert Lauterbach

 

2245 - arrived on island and relieved ofc. Richardson.

 

2310 - checked DPW property.

 

0010 - checked TEIA property.

 

0030 - checked Lion's Club.

 

0600 - drove around perimeter of island.

 

***Quick reminder***With the cold weather here, please remember that the Welch St. parking lot has a 72 hr. limit to park your vehicle.

12/9/2013  Robert Lauterbach

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry and patrolled island.

0930 - safety and inspection check at Peaks Island Elementary school with Fire Department.

1100 - met ferry.

1215 - patrolled island and met 1230 ferry.

1420 - drove through Battery Steele and met 1430 ferry.

1530 - met ferry.

1645 - met ferry.

1750 - tank 12 and ladder 12 run to 146 Ledgewood for a stove fire. 

1900 - patrolled island and met 1930 ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2100 - checked DPW property.

2130 - met ferry.

***Quick reminder***Leave yourself some extra time when driving in icy conditions.  Most accidents are attributed to driving to fast.

12/8/2013      T. O'Connor

 

 

0800- arrived on the island

0900- met the ferry, checked  the Welch St. parking lot

1000- met the ferry checked the community center

1100- met the ferry, patrolled the back of the island

1200- met the ferry, patrolled

1400- met the ferry, check the well being Island ave

1500- met the ferry, patrolled around Bracket St.

1600- met the ferry, patrolled around the island

1700- met the ferry, checked the school area

1800- met the ferry, patrolled

1900- met the ferry, checked around the Lions club

2000- met the ferry, patrolled

2100- met the ferry, checked the community center

2200- met the ferry, patrolled

 

tip of the day- with the cold Temps. use caution walking to the boat...does not take much moisture to cause black ice on the roads

 12/7/2013  Robert Lauterbach

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry and patrolled island.

0930 - assisted FD personnel with equipment and transportation to the station house.

1100 - met ferry.

1215 - patrolled island and met 1230 ferry.

1430 - met ferry.

1520 - tree lighting ceremony on Welch St.  Santa visited as well.  Went well, but very cold.

1645 - met ferry.

1750 - medcu 12 run at 122 Central Ave.  Treated at scene. No transport.

1930 - met ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2115 - checked DPW property and met 2130 ferry.

2245 - met ferry.

***Quick Reminder***- The best way to stay warm in cold weather is to dress in layers.

 12-06-2013     T. O'Connor

 

0700- arrived on the island

0800- met  the ferry, checked the Welch St/ parking lot

0900- met the ferry, checked the community center

0930- EMT refreshed training

1100- met the ferry, patrolled the back side of the island

1200- met the ferry, patrolled

1400- met the ferry, dog off leash report, Island ave

1500- met the ferry, patrolled

1600- met the ferry, patrolled

1700- met the ferry, checked the area around DPW

1900- met the ferry, patrolled

2000- met the ferry, patrolled

2100- met the ferry, checked the community center

2200 met the ferry, checked the lions club , patrolled

12/05/13  Officer Richardson

0700 shift change with officer connolly

0800 shift change with pfd

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

barking dog complaint on central ave

(unable to locate)

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

loose dog complaint on island ave

(dog was locked inside home

barking through an open window)

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

medical call on reed ave

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

fight on island ave

(parties separated

no arrest

investigation report)

2210 removed an unwanted subject from

the American legion

2230 met ferry

checked lions club

checked dpw

 

PLEASE REMOVE ANY ITEMS FROM THE AREAS THAT WILL BLOCK SNOW REMOVAL

 

 

12/03/13   Ofc R. Richardson

0700 shift change with officer taylor

0800 shift change with pfd

0900 assisted with fd (local funeral)

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

assisted hunters

1630 met ferry

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

checked lions club

2115 met ferry

assisted hunters

checked dpw

2230 met ferry

checked american legion

 

PLEASE CHECK THE NUMBERS ON YOUR HOME TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE VISIBLE AND ACCURATE,

12/02/13  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- met ferry-PFD shift change

0800- met ferry-patrolled Island

0930- met ferry-patrolled Island

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry

1250- met with Islanders re:concerns about unstable ex-in law sending text messages.

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1645- met ferry

1750- met ferry

1805- Ocean View Terrace-Maple St Backhoe track caught square stone/cement pillar and knocked it over-fresh tracks. Owner will speak with Peters Construction who was working there today to have damage repaired.

1930- met ferry

1947- spoke w/owner of Blk SUV parked @ end of City Point Rd-vehicle will be moved asap.

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

2245- met ferry

 

 

Health Tip of the Week

Play it Cool with A Winter Survival Kit

 

Build a "survival kit" to keep in your car at all times.  And don't forget to replenish it after use.  Must-haves include:

• Working flashlight and extra batteries
• Reflective triangles and brightly-colored cloth
• Compass
• First aid kit
• Exterior windshield cleaner
• Ice Scraper and snow brush
• Wooden stick matches in a waterproof container
• Scissors and string/cord

Source:  Aetna Fall 2013 Newsletter

11/30/13  Ofc Connolly

 

1430 hours: patrolled island

1530 hours: met ferry

1645 hours: met ferry/ patrolled island

1750 hours: met ferry

1930 hours: met ferry/patrolled island

2035 hours: assisted citizen/medical call

2130 hours: met ferry

2145 hours: patrolled island

2245 hours: shift change

 

2250 shift change with officer Connolly

 

2230 met ferry

 

checked lions club

 

found open door on vehicle

owner notified

 

checked american legion

 

0620 alarm sounding on island ave

summer residence

owners left for the season

found unlocked window

fd made entry, removed battery from smoke detector

 

ITS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN.... JUST A REMINDER TO RENEW YOUR DOGS LICENSE

11/29/2013  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc O'Connor-PFD shift change

0800- met the ferry

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry

1300- Equip/vehicle maintenance

1320- 320 Island Ave- ME 7552 SU parked on Ocean side of street unattended for 3 days-message left for owners

1430- met ferry-shift change w/Ofc Hawley

 

 

2250 shift change with officer hawley

2330 met ferry

checked lions club

checked dpw

checked american legion

 

AS WINTER APPROACHES REMEMBER TO KEEP EXTRA FUEL IN YOUR FUEL TANK, NOT ONLY WILL IT HELP PREVENT CONDENSATION IN YOUR TANK, THE EXTRA WEIGHT WONT HURT EITHER

 

 

 11-28-2013     T.OConnor

 

0800- arrived on the Island

0900- assist call on Prince Ave.

1000- met the ferry, checked the Welch St. lot

1100- met the ferry, patrolled

1200- met the ferry, fire alarm at Garman house

1400- met the ferry, patrolled the back of the island

1500- met the ferry, patrolled

1600- met the ferry, checked the community center

1700- met the ferry, patrolled

1800- met the ferry, patrolled Bracket st. area

2000- met the ferry, patrolled

2100- met the ferry, checked the community center

2200- met the ferry, patrolled

 

 Tip of the day....be safe with the over use of power supplies and extension cords

11/27/2013  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- met ferry

0800- met ferry/PFD shift change-patrolled Island

0945- met ferry

1000- responded w/Engine 12 to tree down on Brackett Ave-CMP responded

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island

1430- shift change w/Ofc Richardson

 

heavy rain and winds

 

1500 shift change with officer taylor

 

1515 met ferry

 

1630 met ferry

 

1735 met ferry

 

1915 met ferry

 

2015 met ferry

 

2115 met ferry

 

2230 met ferry

 

checked lions club

 

checked dpw

 

COLD WEATHER HAS ARRIVED, PLEASE GIVE YOURSELVES A FEW EXTRA MINUTES TO GET TO THE FERRY AT BOAT TIMES.

 

11/26/2013   Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc Richardson

0800- met ferry-PFD shift change

0900- patrolled Island

0945-met ferry

1030- Bldg/equipment maintenance

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry

1330- Ladder 12 training/familiarization

1440- met ferry

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1630- checked a couple of vacation homes

1645- met ferry

1750- met ferry

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry-PFD shift change

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

2245- met ferry

Health Tip of the Week

Looking for a Lighter Cranberry Sauce this Season?

 

Basic Cranberry Sauce

 

½  cup packed dark brown sugar
½  cup fresh orange juice (about 2 oranges)
1/4  cup water
1 ½  tablespoons honey
1/8  teaspoon ground allspice
1  (12-ounce) package fresh cranberries
1  (3-inch) cinnamon stick

 

Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat, and simmer 12 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Discard cinnamon stick; cool completely.

 

Serves 14  (serving size: 2 tablespoons)

 

Nutritional Information:  Calories: 54 (0.0% from fat); Fat: 0.0g (sat 0.0g,mono 0.0g,poly 0.0g); Protein: 0.1g; Carbohydrate: 13.6g; Fiber: 0.9g; Cholesterol: 0.0mg; Iron: 0.2mg; Sodium: 3mg; Calcium: 8mg

 

Source:  Cooking Light, NOVEMBER 2007

 

 

11/25/13   Officer Richardson

1230 shift change with officer Hemmond

1414 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

assist fd with medical call

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

checked dpw

assisted those involved in deer cull

2230 met ferry

checked lions club

checked american legion

 

PLEASE MOVE ANY ITEMS YOU OWN ON OR NEAR THE AREAS WHERE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS WILL BE INVOLVED WITH SNOW PLOWING.

11/24/2013  Rumery-Taylor

 

0800- shift change w/Ofc Lauterbach-PFD shift change

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1010- removed tree from Central Ave Ext w/Lt Wallace

1100- met ferry

1115- flagged down by pedestrian re: dog barking at them on Island Ave near CMP power plant-dog goa

1125- wires down at 39 New Island Ave-insulation on phone line hanging down-removed

1230- met ferry

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1500- warnings to 5 vehicles in Fire Lane

1530- met ferry

1555- 13 Prince Ave Medcu 12 no transport

1750- met ferry

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

 

The year is winding down-remember to register your vehicles if you haven't already. With snow and frost accumulating on car windows remember to clear ALL your windows so you can see before you make the mad dash to the Ferry.

 11/23/2013  Robert Lauterbach

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry.

0820 - patrolled back shore of island.

0945 - met ferry.

1050 - drove through Brackett Ave. and met 1100 ferry.

1230 - met ferry.

1420 - drove through Central Ave. and met 1430 ferry.

1530 - met ferry.

1615 - building maintence.

1645 - met ferry.

1750 - met ferry.

1930 - met ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2115 - checked DPW property and met 2130 ferry.

2245 - met ferry.

***Quick reminder***If parking in a handicap spot, make sure you have your placard visible.  I've fielded complaints in the past and written out summonses only to find out that the owner had a placard in the vehicle but not visible.  It must be visible from outside the vehicle.

11/22/13      T. O'CONNOR

 

0700- arrived on the island

0800- met the ferry, checked the Welch St. parking lot

0900- met the ferry, patrolled

1000- met the ferry, gave special attention to Pleasant ave.

1100- met the ferry, checked the community center

1200- fire call on Central ave (Furnace malfunction)

1400- met the ferry, patrolled the back of the island

1500- met the ferry

1600- met the ferry, patrolled the area around DPW

1700- met the ferry, patrolled

1900- met the ferry, patrolled

2000- met the ferry, checked the community center

2100- met the ferry, checked the lions club

2200- met the ferry, patrolled

 

tip of the day... had a fire call today for a bad furnace...stay safe ...keep up on your furnace maintenance