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

 11/21/2013   Rob Lauterbach

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry.

0820 - patrolled back shore.

0945 - picked up MIS(computer services at dock) to bring him up to the station house to work on the desk tops.

1100 - met ferry and dropped off MIS.

1215 - station house maintenance 1430 - met ferry.

1510 - drove through Brackett Ave. and met 1530 ferry.

1645 - met ferry.

1715 - well- being check @79 Island Ave. No response at door.

1930 - met ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2120 - checked DPW property and met 2130 ferry.

2245 - met ferry.

***Quick reminder***Please be aware when the ferry is docking it's important to not drive down to the landing and pick up freight.  I spoke to two different individuals regarding this today.  It ties up the deck hands and makes things more complicated. 

Peaks Island     11-20-2013        T. OConnor

 

0700- arrived on the island

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

0900- met the ferry, checked the community center

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

1100- met the ferry, secured an open door at the Peaks Inn

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

1400- met the ferry, patrolled the school area

1500- met the ferry, assisted an intoxicated subject get back on the ferry

1600- met the ferry, patrolled

1700- met the ferry, patrolled

1900- met the ferry, drove around the Bracket St. area

2000- met the ferry, patrolled, checked on a suspicious person on Oakland St.

2100- met the ferry, patrolled

2200- met the ferry, checked the community center

 

 

 Tip of the ...as the temps drop ...remember to wear your hats and gloves

11/19/2013  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

1430- shift change w/Ofc Smith

1530- met ferry

1545- spoke w/Mental Health Liason Bob Rockett re:outreach for Islander needing assistance

1600- bldg maintenance

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1750- met ferry

1810- bldg maintenance

1853- 95 Welch St 9 yr old being assaultive 13-10717 fireboat transport

2130- met ferry

2245- shift change w/Ofc Lauterbach

 

Robert Lauterbach 11/19/2013

 

2245 - arrived on island and relieved Officer Taylor.

 

2310 - checked DPW property.

 

2340 - patrolled back shore.

 

Very cold and quiet night.

 

***Quick reminder*** Easiest way to stay warm in extreme cold temperatures is to dress in layers.

11/18/2013   Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc Richardson

0800- met ferry-PFD shift change-patrolled Island

0830- call from Legion employee-accidental alarm trip-all set

0900- patrolled Island

0945- met ferry

1030- patrolled Island

1100- met ferry

1140- Medcu 12 on the road-familiarization

1235- met ferry

1430- met ferry

1510- Engine 12 replacing hose

1535- met ferry-patrolled Island

1645- met ferry

1750- met ferry

1800- CERT meeting

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

2245- met ferry

 

 

 

CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS CAN SAVE A LIFE 

  

November 17, 2013

Install carbon monoxide (CO) alarms inside your home to provide early warning of accumulating CO. CO alarms should be installed in a central location outside each separate sleeping area. If bedrooms are spaced apart, each area will need a CO alarm. Test CO alarms at least once a month and replace CO alarms according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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11/16/2013   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-spoke w/Islander re concerns he had about neighbor

1230- met ferry

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1620- call from Islander letting us know they were out looking for their dog-dog turned in to us with leash still hanging off it. Dog returned to owners on Onway Rd

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

2300-patrolled Island

 

Please remember to number your house. A number on the mailbox and in a highly visible spot on the front of your home makes a huge difference-if not for you, then the neighbor who is in distress and we are able to locate more quickly through the process of elimination.

 

 11/15/2013   Robert Lauterbach

 

0700 - arrived on island and relieved officer O'Connor.

0750 - patrolled back shore of island.

0945 - met ferry.

1015 - patrolled island.

1100 - assisted Portland water district employee in gaining access to the sewage plant.

1230 - met ferry.

1330 - engine 12 training/hydrant clearing @ the ice pond.

1750 - met ferry.

1920 - Checked DPW property and met 1930 ferry.

2020 - patrolled island and heard audio alarm coming from area of Herman Ave.  Located at 95 Herman Ave.  Smoke detector sounding due to burnt food during cooking.

2130 - met ferry.

***Quick Reminder***I can't stress the importance of having your address visible either on your mailbox or door for emergency personnel to easily see.  Seconds count.

 

 

11-14-2013     T. OConnor

 

0700- arrived on the island

 

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

 

0900-met the ferry, patrolled around the island

 

1000- met the ferry, checked the community center

 

1100- met the ferry, checked around DPW

 

1200- met the ferry, patrolled

 

1400-met the ferry, public assist 25 Oak Ave

 

1500- met the ferry, assisted person on Welch St

 

1600- met the ferry, patrolled

 

1700- met the ferry, patrolled around the school

 

1900- met the ferry, patrolled

 

2000-met the ferry, checked the lions club

 

2100- met the ferry, checked the community center

 

2200- met the ferry, patrolled around the island 

  Tip of the Day..Wear a hat on cold mornings... 25% of the body's heat escapes through your head in the winter time

 11/13/2013     Rob Lauterbach

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry and patrolled island.

0945 - met ferry.

1105 - engine 12 training.

1215 - assisted FD with alarm check at childrens workshop.

1430 - met ferry.

1450 - drove through Central Ave. and met 1530 ferry.

1645 - met ferry.

1750 - met ferry.

1900 - patrolled back shore and met 1930 ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2110 - met with resident at 29 Pleasant Ave to discuss civil matter.

2130 - met ferry.

2220 - checked DPW property.

***Quick reminder***If you are going on vacation or know that you will not be home for a while, make sure to have a neighbor pick up your mail and newspaper or put a temporary hold on them so it's not obvious that the home is empty.  Burglars look for easy targets.

11/11/13      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

smoke alarm malfunction on adams st

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

assist fd with smoke alarm on adams st

1630 met ferry

1735 met ferry

loose dog complaint on pleasant ave

(dog was leashed)

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

checked lions club

2115 met ferry

checked american legion

 

IT GETS DARK EARLY.. PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR LIGHT COLORED CLOTHING WHEN WALKING AT NIGHT

11/10/2013  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

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

0910- patrolled Island

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1510- 121 Pleasant Ave for a 30 yr old man "down in the road"-no one there upon arrival-complainant stepped out and stated the young man wearing a flourescent vest had been standing in the road staring at the ground and had since walked away. Autisitic young man in flourescent vest located short distance away-FI completed-grandparents were following in their vehicle and had situation in hand.

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1750- met ferry

1930- met ferry-PFD shift change

2035- met ferry-patrolled Island

2135- met ferry

2215- patrolled Island

 

 

Remember that it is getting dark earlier-we are seeing a lot of people walking and riding bikes that are wearing dark clothes. Use caution when you are coming and going from the ferry-there are very few street lights to illuminate the area and folks wearing dark clothes blend in very well. Reflective gear and/or light colored clothing will make you stand out.

11-09-13    Officer Richardson

0700 shift change with officer taylor

0800 shift change with pfd

0830 noise complaint at school grounds

(two kids on playground)

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

noise complaint on island ave (barking dogs)

(a puppy moved next door to an established dog

barking ensued)

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

1915 met ferry

check lions club

2015 met ferry

2100 check well being on oak ave

no response from subject

forced entry hade to be made

found subject alive and well

(just deaf)

2230 met ferry

2310 check american legion

 

PLEASE MOVE ANY PROPERTY YOU MAY HAVE THAT WILL INTERFERE WITH SNOW PLOWING...IE.. BOATS, CAMPERS , TRAILERS.

11/08/2013  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc Lauterbach

0730- bldg/equip maint.

0800- met ferry-PFD shift change-stopped at school to visit before classes

0900- Electrician here working on lighting issue-outside lights now WORK!

0915- DPW for vehicle repairs

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

 

1130- DPW for extra vehicle repairs

1215- 89 Central Ave w/Engine 12 for a report of an alarm sounding in Unit 12-faulty alarm

1230- met ferry

1410- Eighth Maine to update keys for Knox box with reps

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1645- met ferry

1750- met ferry-patrolled Island

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

2245- met ferry

 

 

Please keep in mind that you should exercise caution when making internet or door-to-door sales purchases. There have been door to door "meat salesman" in rural Maine recently. While this shouldn't make it's way out to Peaks Island, keep in mind with door to door sellers that Transient sellers licenses are required and they need to be registered with the City. If it seems too good a deal to be true--it most likely is. I've attached a link for our seniors as well: http://www.ncpc.org/topics/by-audience/seniors

 11/7/2013      Robert Lauterbach

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry.

0820 - patrolled back shore of island.

0930 - met with staff at Peaks Island Elementary about on going issue with a disgruntled parent.

1100 - met ferry.

1230 - met ferry.

1400 - patrolled island and met 1430 ferry.

1530 - met ferry.

1620 - patrolled island.

1645 - met ferry.

1750 - met ferry.

1920 - checked DPW property and met 1930 ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2130 - met ferry.

2230 - drove through Brackett St.

***Quick Reminder *** Make sure you check your batteries in your smoke detectors.

 11/5/2013   Officer Robert Lauterbach

 

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry.

0830 - patrolled island.

0945 - met ferry.

1045 - patrolled Central Ave. and 1100 ferry.

1230 - met ferry.

1430 - met ferry.

1515 - patrolled Brackett Ave. and met 1530 ferry.

1645 - met ferry.

1750 - met ferry.

1930 - met ferry.

2020 - checked DPW property and met 2030 ferry.

2130 - met ferry.

***Quick Reminder***- With flu season around the corner, make sure you get your flu shot.

 

 11-4-2013     T. OConnor

 

0700- arrived on the island

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

0900- met the ferry, patrolled around DPW

1000- met the ferry, checked around the back of the island

1100- met the ferry, assisted islander on Welch St.

1200- met the ferry, patrolled

1400- met the ferry, Gave special attention to Bracket St..

1500- met the ferry, checked the community center

1600- met the ferry, checked the lions club

1700- met the ferry, checked on a barking dog complaint Seashore ave

1800- met the ferry, patrolled

2000- met the ferry, patrolled

2100- met the ferry, patrolled around the island

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

 

 

 tip of the day...Make sure to keep locking house and car doors. Holiday times coming don't be an easy target.

11/03/13      Officer Richardson

0700 no shift change

0800 shift change with pfd

0830 patrolled island with pfd

0930 met ferry

report of damage to a fence on welch st by a vehicle

vehicles bumper had bent a wire fence

owner assumed responsibility

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1630 criminal mischief report from a park ave address

(ongoing civil dispute)

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

checked dpw

checked teia

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

checked lions club

checked battery steele

 

DURING A CHECK OF THE PARKING LOT THIS WEEKEND 5 VEHICLES HAD THE KEYS PLAINLY VISIBLE IN THE VEHICLES IGNITION.

 

11/02/13

0700 shift change with officer taylor

0800 shift change with pfd

0830 patrolled island with pfd

follow up to complaint on island ave

0930 met ferry

0950 parking complaint on island ave

construction vehicle blocking a driveway to summer home

found an employee to move vehicle

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

spoke to island resident involved in civil dispute about

criminal mischief to his property

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

checked lions club

2115 met ferry

checked battery steele

2230 met ferry

checked american legion

 

WHEN HEADING TO THE FRONT OF THE ISLAND TO CATCH THE FERRY, PLEASE LEAVE YOUR HOME TWO MINUTES EARLIER THAN NORMAL, THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT SPEEDING VEHICLES IS ON THE RISE

11/01/2013  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0715- patrolled Island

0800- met ferry-patrolled Island

0845- Pick up PFD Lt Smith @dock

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island

1430- met ferry

1447- 76 Island Ave-Alzheimer's patient refusing to leave store. With assistance from Heather Erico-and a VERY patient customer- we were able to get the person refusing to leave to help carry groceries outside. The patient was loaded into their car with their spouse and I followed them home making sure they were settled. Situation was handled without stressing patient.

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1750- met ferry

1940- patrolled Island-checked Welch St lot

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

2245- met ferry-patrolled Island-checked bars

2345- met ferry-patrolled Island

 

 

 

My Firefighter partner Lt Wallace and I have driven around the Island quite a bit together as he is familiarizing himself with the area. We are both still noticing that there are many homes without clearly visible house numbers. In the event of an emergency it is extremely important to have a house number visible so we can easily locate you. I would also like to remind everyone that if you are in need of help (emergency or not) the fastest route to get us is by calling 911 on a land line or 874-8575 or 874-8574 from a cell phone. That will get you to a dispatcher who will take down your information and they will then contact us directly.

10/31/2013  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc Lauterbach

0800- met ferry-PFD shift change

0900- bldg-vehicle maint

0945- met ferry

1030-DPW for Tank 12 & vehicle part

1055- Inn on Peaks w/Tank 12 for ongoing fire alarm issue

1100- met ferry

1130- patrolled Island

1230-met ferry-picked up FF Wallace @ DPW

1430- met ferry-picked up Ofc Stratis

1510- 146 Ledgewood St keep the peace w/custody issue

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1750- met ferry-handed out glow stick bracelets

1830- patrolled Island

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

2245- met ferry-dropped off Ofc Stratis

 

Handed out glow stick bracelets during the afternoon and early evening

 

Health Tip of the Week

Fruits and Vegetables

"Eat your fruits and vegetables." You've likely heard this statement since childhood. Research shows why it is good advice:

• Healthy diets rich in fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases.
• Fruits and vegetables also provide essential vitamins and minerals, fiber, and other substances that are important for good health.
• Most fruits and vegetables are naturally low in fat and calories and are filling.

Not sure how many fruits and vegetables you should be eating each day? 

Check out the link to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and see what you need.

http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/fruitsvegetables/howmany.html

Source:  cdc.gov

Robert Lauterbach 10/30/2013

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry and patrolled island.

0930 - spoke with resident regarding a order of protection order.

1100 - met ferry.

1210 - patrolled back shore of island and met 1230 ferry.

1430 - met ferry.

1530 - met ferry.

1620 - drove through Brackett Ave. and met 1645 ferry.

1750 - met ferry.

1930 - met ferry.

2030 - met ferry and patrolled island.

2130 - met ferry.

2230 - checked DPW property.

***Quick Reminder***Please be mindful when parking in the Welch St. lot to not use the handicap spots without a handicap plate or placard.

Peaks Island      10-29-2013     T.OConnor

 

0700- arrived on the island

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

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

1000- met the ferry, patrolled

1100- met the ferry, assisted islander on Island Ave

1200- met the ferry, checked the lions club

1400- met the ferry, checked the community center

1500- met the ferry, patrolled

1600- met the ferry, patrolled

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

1800- met the ferry, patrolled

1900- met the ferry, checked the area around DPW

2000- met the ferry, patrolled

2100- met the ferry

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

 

reminder- its not to late to get your flu shots!!

Robert Lauterbach 10/28/2013

 

0700 - met ferry.

0745 - patrolled island.

0930 - well being check 89 Central Ave.  Resident was ok.

1045 - patrolled Central Ave. and met 1100 ferry.

1230 - met ferry.

1420 - patrolled Brackett Ave. and met 1430 ferry.

1530 - met ferry.

1645 - met ferry.

1730 - patrolled island.

1930 - met ferry.

2020 - patrolled island and met 2030 ferry.

2130 - met ferry.

2200 - checked DPW property.

*** Quick reminder *** With the cold weather approaching, make sure you get your furnace cleaned to prevent heating problems and fires.

Peaks Island     10-27-2013    T. OConnor

 

0800- arrived on the island

0900- met the ferry, follow up on medical call on Island ave

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

1100- met the ferry, checked the community center

1200- met the ferry, patrolled around the island

1400 - met the ferry, patrolled the area around DPW

1500- met the ferry, patrolled

1600- met the ferry, Gave special attention to the area of Bracket St.

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

1800- met the ferry, patrolled

2000- met the ferry, patrolled

2100- met the ferry, patrolled, checked the community center

2200- met the ferry , patrolled around the island 

make sure to give yourself extra time in the morning , and fully defrost your windshield, scrapping little patches in the windshield to see through is not safe

10/26/13   Officer Richardson

1230 shift change with officer lauterbach

fire dept open house

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

checked dpw

2015 met ferry

checked lions club

2115 met ferry

2230 met ferry

checked american legion

 

GIVE YOURSELF A FEW EXTRA MINUTES TO GET TO THE FERRY, WHEN YOUR IN A HURRY AND DRIVE FASTER, YOUR NEIGHBORS DO NOTICE AND CALL US

10/25/2013  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc Richardson

0800- met ferry-PFD shift change

0830- Bldg maint.-prep for Open house on 10/26

0900- Inn on Peaks check fire alarm panel

0925- Children's workshop-check fire alarm panel

0945- met ferry

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island-S/A Children's Workshop

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island-S/A Children's Workshop

1645- met ferry

1750- met ferry-patrolled Island

1930- met ferry-PFD shift change

2015- 89 Pleasant Ave for blocked driveway complaint-13-9911

2030- 40 Central Ave cat hit by car. Owner located to take care of cat.

2045- return to 89 Pleasant for witness statement

2245- met ferry-patrolled Island

2345- met ferry-checked bars

 

Saturday October 26th is Drug take-back day!! You can turn in your outdated/unused prescriptions at:

 

Maine Medical Center         22 Bramhall St

Rite Aid Plaza                    290 Congress St

University of New England  716 Stevens Ave

The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office 36 County Way

   (in the front lobby medication collection box)

If you  have family or friends who live outside of Portland, you can visit www.dea.gov to find a site near them.  We also now have a permanent Prescription Drug Drop Box in Portland in the lobby of the Portland Police Department and it is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

10/24/13   Officer Richardson

0700 shift change with officer taylor

0715 medical call on island ave

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

checked battery steele

checked dpw

2115 met ferry

checked lions club

2230 met ferry

 

HOUSE NUMBERS, HOUSE NUMBERS, HOUSE NUMBERS, NEED MORE BE SAID????

 

 

 

10/23/2013  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- Shift change w/Ofc Connolly

0800- met ferry-PFD shift change-patrolled Island

0840- bldg/equip maintenance

0900- returned phone call from Islander re:code enforcement questions

0945- met ferry-PFD gear

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry

1345- 63 New Island Ave-paperwork served

1355- patrolled Island-spoke w/Islander re: custody issue

1430- met ferry-spoke with Luther St resident re:car parked near the road next to his home (car is being moved to new owner)-patrolled Island

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1750- met ferry-spoke very briefly w/Islander and her former spouse before he had to get on ferry

1830- attended Peaks Island Council Meeting

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry-checked bars-patrolled Island

2245- met ferry-patrolled Island

 

 

 

 

Health Tip of the Week

 

Cover Your Cough - Stop the Spread of Germs that Make You and Others Sick

• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze - and put your used tissue in the waste basket  OR   Cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve - not your hands
• Clean your hands - wash vigorously with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand cleaner

Source:  www.mainepublichealth.gov

 

Officer Connolly

Peaks Island 10/22/13

 

0715 hours: shift change

0735 hours: medical call Reed Ave.

0945 hours: met ferry

1000 hours: patrolled island

1100 hours: met ferry

1120 hours: patrolled island

1230 hours: met ferry

1300 hours: patrolled island

1310 hours: citizens assist

1430 hours met ferry

1645 hours: met ferry

1700 hours: patrolled island

1900 hours: patrolled island

1930 hours: met ferry

2030 hours: met ferry

2100 hours: patrolled island

 

 

 

Officer Connolly     10/20/13

0815 hours: Shift change

0830 hours: patrolled island

0935 hours: patrolled island

0945 hours: met ferry

1200 hours: met ferry

1230 hours: met ferry

1430 hours: met ferry

1445 hours: patrolled island

1645 hours: met ferry

1700 hours: patrolled island

1750 hours: met ferry

1820 hours: patrolled island

2030 hours: met ferry

2050 hours: patrolled island

2130 hours: met ferry

2145 hours: patrolled island

0700 hours: shift change

 

Rules of the Road – Bicycling on the Road    

Bicycles in many States are considered vehicles, and cyclists have the same rights and the same responsibilities to follow the rules of the road as motorists. When riding, always:

• Go With the Traffic Flow. Ride on the right in the same direction as other vehicles. Go with the flow – not against it.
  
  
• Obey All Traffic Laws. A bicycle is a vehicle and you’re a driver. When you ride in the street, obey all traffic signs, signals, and lane markings.
  
  
• Yield to Traffic When Appropriate. Almost always, drivers on a smaller road must yield (wait) for traffic on a major or larger road. If there is no stop sign or traffic signal and you are coming from a smaller roadway (out of a driveway, from a sidewalk, a bike path, etc.), you must slow down and look to see if the way is clear before proceeding. This also means yielding to pedestrians who have already entered a crosswalk. 
  
  
• Be Predictable. Ride in a straight line, not in and out of cars. Signal your moves to others. 
  
  
• Stay Alert at All Times. Use your eyes AND ears. Watch out for potholes, cracks, wet leaves, storm grates, railroad tracks, or anything that could make you lose control of your bike. You need your ears to hear traffic and avoid dangerous situations; don’t wear a headset when you ride. 
  
  
• Look Before Turning. When turning left or right, always look behind you for a break in traffic, then signal before making the turn. Watch for left- or right-turning traffic.
  
  
• Watch for Parked Cars. Ride far enough out from the curb to avoid the unexpected from parked cars (like doors opening, or cars pulling out).

 

 

Peaks Island   10-19-2013   T OConnor

 

0700- arrived on the island

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

0900- met the ferry, fire permit for battery steel, sacred and profane event

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

1100- met the ferry, checked the community center

1200- met the ferry, patrolled

1400- met the ferry, checked on the fire permit and event at battery steel

1500- met the ferry, follow up on found item report On Seashore ave

1600- met the ferry, medical call at the dock for a twisted ankle

1700- met the ferry, gave extra attention to bracket St, Florida ave

1800- met the ferry, patrolled

2000- met the ferry, subject called about people staying in a motor home

2100- met the ferry, checked the community center

2200- met the ferry, patrolled

2300- met the ferry, patrolled around the island

 

safety tip...its been an especially dry month use precaution with outside fires

Officer Richardson     10/18/13

0700 shift change with officer taylor

0800 met ferry

0930 met ferry

follow up with ongoing dispute

(civil issue)

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

assist dhs with ongoing investigation

and childs removal from home

medical call on central ave

1515 met ferry

1635 met ferry

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

checked battery steele

2230 met ferry

checked lions club

2330 met ferry

checked american legion

 

A DRIVERS LICENSE IS REQUIRED TO RUN A MOPED OR SCOOTER, IF THE UNIT HAS MORE THAN 50CCS THEN A MOTORCYCLE ENDORSEMENT IS NEEDED

10/17/2013  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc Richardson

0800- met ferry-PFD shift change

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1010- PFD training supplies to fire-boat

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry-spoke w/Islander re small red car from top of Luther St speeding on Luther St

1300- patrolled island

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1530- met ferry

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1750- met ferry

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry

2111- 89 Pleasant Ave for noise complaint-loud music. Radio left on in barn-unable to locate owner or shut radio off. Noise complaint noted as well as a complaint about a camper plugged into barn with man inside watching tv. Complainant felt camper was being used illegally.

2140- met ferry-patrolled Island

2245- met ferry

 

 

 

http://www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/pedbimot/bike/kidsandbikesafetyweb/

Rules of the Road – Bicycling on the Road    

Bicycles in many States are considered vehicles, and cyclists have the same rights and the same responsibilities to follow the rules of the road as motorists. When riding, always:

• Go With the Traffic Flow. Ride on the right in the same direction as other vehicles. Go with the flow – not against it.
  
  
• Obey All Traffic Laws. A bicycle is a vehicle and you’re a driver. When you ride in the street, obey all traffic signs, signals, and lane markings.
  
  
• Yield to Traffic When Appropriate. Almost always, drivers on a smaller road must yield (wait) for traffic on a major or larger road. If there is no stop sign or traffic signal and you are coming from a smaller roadway (out of a driveway, from a sidewalk, a bike path, etc.), you must slow down and look to see if the way is clear before proceeding. This also means yielding to pedestrians who have already entered a crosswalk. 
  
  
• Be Predictable. Ride in a straight line, not in and out of cars. Signal your moves to others. 
  
  
• Stay Alert at All Times. Use your eyes AND ears. Watch out for potholes, cracks, wet leaves, storm grates, railroad tracks, or anything that could make you lose control of your bike. You need your ears to hear traffic and avoid dangerous situations; don’t wear a headset when you ride. 
  
  
• Look Before Turning. When turning left or right, always look behind you for a break in traffic, then signal before making the turn. Watch for left- or right-turning traffic.
  
  
• Watch for Parked Cars. Ride far enough out from the curb to avoid the unexpected from parked cars (like doors opening, or cars pulling out).