12/29/2014  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

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

0730- bldg/equip maintenance

0800- met ferry-patrolled Island

0945- met ferry

1100- met ferry-fueled cruiser

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1645- met ferry

1750- met ferry-patrolled Island

1930- met ferry

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

 

Remember to plan ahead for the storms that will be here in the coming months. NOAA has some great links: http://www.noaa.gov/

 

12/28/2014  Ofc. Robert Lauterbach

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry.

0930 - patrolled Central Ave. and met 0945 ferry.

1100 - met ferry.

1215 - patrolled Brackett Ave. and 1230 ferry.

1430 - met ferry.

1530 - met ferry.

1630 - patrolled island and met 1645 ferry.

1750 - met ferry.

1930 - met ferry.

2000 - checked Lion's Club.

2030 - met ferry.

2130 - met ferry.

***Remember it's not too late to get your flu shot.***

12-27-2014   Ofc. T. OConnor

 

 

0700 arrived on the island

0800-met the ferry, patrolled

0945-met the ferry, checked the Welch St. lot

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

1230-met the ferry, Checked the area around DPW

1430-met the ferry, checked the Community Center

1530-met the ferry, patrolled

1645-met the ferry, patrolled the back side of the island

1750-met the ferry, patrolled

1930-met the ferry, checked the Lions Club

2130-met the ferry, patrolled

2245-met the ferry, checked the Community Center

 

 

Tip of the day......reminder it's that time of year to get dog licenses for your pets

 

12/26/2014   Ofc. Robert Lauterbach 

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry and patrolled island.

0945 - met ferry.

1040 - patrolled island and met 1100 ferry.

1230 - met ferry.

1400 - patrolled Central Ave. and met 1430 ferry.

1530 - met ferry.

1645 - met ferry.

1750 - met ferry.

1910 - patrolled Brackett Ave. and met 1930 ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2130 - met ferry.

2150 - checked DPW property.

2230 - patrolled island and met 2245 ferry.

0110 - medcu 12 run to American Legion, female fell outside and struck her head.  Transported to fire boat with out incident.

*** Please remember all vehicles driven on the island must be registered ***

12-25-2014   Ofc. T. OConnor

 

0700-arrived on the island

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

0945-met the ferry, patrolled around the island

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

1230-met the ferry, patrolled

1430-met the ferry, patrolled

1530-met the ferry, checked the area around DPW

1645-met the ferry, patrolled

1750-met the ferry, checked the Community Center

1930-met the ferry, patrolled

2030-met the ferry, checked the Lions Club

2130-met the ferry, patrolled around the island

2230-met the ferry, checked the Community Center

 

 

 Tip of the day with the new year coming...make sure to check the batteries in your smoke detectors

 

12/24/2014   Ofc. Richardson

0700 shift change with PFD

0800 met ferry

0830 patrolled island with PFD

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

flagged down on Welch Street, long standing civil matter

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

checked Lions Club

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

checked DPW

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

2330 checked American Legion

 

When cleaning out wood stove or fireplace ashes, put them in a metal container outside.

Don't burn your home down trying to keep it warm.   MERRY CHRISTMAS

 

12/23/14 Officer Richardson (Day shift)

0700 shift change with PFD

0800 met ferry

checked Lions Club

0815 patrolled island with PFD

0930 met ferry

checked TEIA

parking complaint Welch St. lot, one ticket issued

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1430 shift change with Officer LauTerbach

Ofc. Robert Lauterbach   (Afternoon shift).

1430 - arrived on island.

1530 - met ferry and patrolled island.

1645 - met ferry.

1720 - patrolled Seashore Ave. and met 1750 ferry.

1930 - met ferry.

2015 - checked DPW property and met 2030 ferry.

2130 - met ferry.

2245 - met ferry and was relieved by Ofc. Richardson.

Ofc. Richardson (Late shift)

2230 shift change with officer Lauterbach

patrolled island

checked Lions Club

checked DPW

checked American Legion

After snowstorms be aware that your elderly neighbors may have trouble getting to and from their homes, keep an eye out and let first responders know if they need to be checked on.

 

12/22/2014

0700 shift change with Officer Taylor

0800 met ferry

0830 patrolled island with PFD

0930 met ferry

checked TEIA

1045 met ferry

1415 met ferry

patrolled island with PFD

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

1735 met ferry

checked DPW

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

checked Lions Club

2230 met ferry

checked American Legion

 

Make sure you keep any combustibles at least 36" away from any woodstove or heating device

12/21/2014  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc Lauterbach

0800- met ferry-patrolled Island

0900- vehicle maintenance

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1100- met ferry-S/A Spruce St vacation home

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1530- met ferry

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island-S/A check Welch St vacation home

1750- met ferry

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry-checked bar

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

2245- met ferry

2300- patrolled Island-checked bar

0520- Medcu 12- 96 New Island Ave- 78 yr old male transported

 

 

Please remember that with the limited lighting from the few and far between street lights here on the Island, it is hard to see people walking in dark clothing in the street as you drive home from the boat. Use the sidewalks whenever possible. When walking in the road, be aware that you may not be visible to drivers-even when you are in a crosswalk -especially when stepping out between cars in the dark. 

12/20/2014   Ofc. Robert Lauterbach 

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry.

0930 - patrolled island and met 0945 ferry.

1100 - met ferry.

1230 - met ferry.

1420 - FD training.

1645 - met ferry.

1750 - met ferry.

1920 - made contact with resident from 112 Upper A Street about his boat.  Casco Bay lines called to inform us that the boat appeared to break off the mooring.

2015 - checked DPW property and met 2030 ferry.

2130 - met ferry.

2245 - met ferry.

***Please remember that the Welch St. lot has a 72 hour parking limit.

12/19/2014   Ofc Rumery-Taylor Day shift  (O'connor off)

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

0800- met ferry-patrolled Island

0900- bld/equip maintenance

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1100- met ferry

1230- met ferry-PFD shift change

1430- met ferry-shift change w/Ofc Hawley

Don't forget to check your stove and dryer vents and make sure they aren't blocked by cord wood or snow and ice.

1430-2300 Hawley and Atros

2130 shift change with Officer Hawley (and Atros)

2230 met ferry

gave a ride home to one unlucky traveler

checked TEIA

2330 met ferry

checked Lions Club

checked American Legion

 

THERE ARE NO FREE LUXURY VACATIONS, (YOU MAY SUBSTITUTE.. CARS, X BOXES, GRAND PRIZES OF ANY TYPE, SO STOP GIVING OUT YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION OVER THE INTERNET..

THIEVES HAVE INGENIOUS WAYS TO SEPARATE YOU FROM YOUR MONEY..(JUST LAST WEEK I FOUND THAT I AM A NIGERIAN PRINCE.... NO NOT REALLY!!!!)

IT'S ALWAYS A SCAM FOLKS

12/18/2014   Ofc. Robert Lauterbach

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry and patrolled island.

0935 - parking summons issued in Welch St. lot.

0945 - met ferry.

1100 - met ferry.

1215 - patrolled island and met 1230 ferry.

1430 - met ferry.

1530 - responded to area of 669 Island Ave for possible burglary.  Home sits behind Island Ave.  Unable to reach owners at time.  Shed door was hanging off, possibly do to wind.  Will follow up.

1645 - met ferry.

1750 - patrolled island and met ferry.

1920 - checked DPW property and met 1930 ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2130 - met ferry. 

***Remember that it's not too late to get your flu shot.

 

12-17-2014   Ofc. T.  OConnor

 

0945-arrived on the island

1100-met the ferry, patrolled

1230-met the ferry, checked the Community Center

1430-met the ferry, checked the back side of the island

1530-met the ferry, checked the area around the school

1645-met the ferry, patrolled

1750-met the ferry, patrolled

1930-met the ferry, patrolled

2030-met the ferry, patrolled

2130-met the ferry, checked the Community Center

2230-met the ferry, patrolled

 

 

Tip of the day....be safe ..Defrost your windshield completely before driving down to the boat in the morning!!

12/16/2014   Ofc. Richardson

0700 shift change with Officer Letarte

0800 met ferry

patrolled island with PFD

0930 met ferry

1000 parking complaint on Welch St., no tickets were necessary

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1700 met ferry

1755 gave a ride to a commuter running a little late

1800 met ferry

1915 met ferry

patrolled island with PFD

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

2230 met ferry

 

Oil and water don't mix... neither do electric heaters and extension cords.

 

12/15/2014  Taylor Annual / Ofc. Robert Lauterbach day shiht

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry ans patrolled island.

0945 - met ferry.

1010 - provided transport to a City Inspector for an address on Pleasant Ave. 

1100 - met ferry.

1230 - met ferry and patrolled back shore.

1430 - met ferry.

Officer Behnke early shift
Officer Letarte late shift.

12/14/2014   Ofc.   Richardson

0700 shift change with Officer Smith

0800 met ferry

patrolled island with PFD

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

checked TEIA

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

patrolled island with PFD

1630 met ferry

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

checked Lions Club

2230 met ferry

checked American Legion

 

When on facebook.. don't use your check in feature.. this could lead to unsavory characters  knowing that you are not home.

 

12/12/2014   Ofc. Richardson (Day Shift)

0700 shift change with Officer Lauterbach

patrolled island with PFD

0800 met ferry

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

follow up on Central Ave, re-domestic situation

1215 met ferry

assist motorist with broken down car

(I was no help at all... its still broken down)

1415 met ferry

 

more snow expected.. watch where you park your car

 

12/12/2014   Ofc. Robert Lauterbach

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry and patrolled island.

0930 - patrolled Central Ave. and met 0945 ferry.

1100 - met ferry.

1230 - met ferry.

1420 - patrolled Central Ave. and met 1430 ferry.

1530 - met ferry.

1550 - Assisted FD with a fire hydrant that was leaking on Seashore Ave.  FD notified the water district. 

1645 - met ferry.

1750 - met ferry.

1930 - met ferry and patrolled back shore.

2030 - met ferry.

2130 - met ferry.

***Please remember to never leave any valuables in your vehicles.***

12-11-2014   Ofc. T. OConnor

 

0700-arrived on the island

0800-assisted the island hunters

0945-met the ferry, assisted code enforcement

1100-met the ferry,patrolled

1230-met the ferry, checked the Welch St lot

1430-met the ferry, checked the area around the school

1530-met the ferry, patrolled the back side of the island

1645-met the ferry, checked the Lions Club'

1750-met the ferry, patrolled

1930-met the ferry, checked the area around DPW

2030-met the ferry, patrolled

2130-met the ferry, checked the Community Center

2245-met the ferry, patrolled

 

 

Tip of the day......make sure your vehicles/golf carts are up to date and registered

12/10/2014   Ofc. Robert Lauterbach 

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry and patrolled island.

0945 - met ferry.

1100 - met ferry.

1215 - patrolled back shore and met 1230 ferry.

1420 - patrolled Brackett Ave. and met 1430 ferry.

1530 - met ferry.

1645 - met ferry.

1750 - met ferry.

1930 - met ferry.

2115 - checked DPW property and met 2130 ferry.

***Remember to lock up your bike when leaving it at the ferry.***

12-9-2014   Ofc. T OConnor

0700-arrived on the island

0800-met the ferry, Vehicle exchange with in town

0945-met the ferry, checked the Welch St. Lot

1100-met the ferry, Patrolled

1230-met the ferry, Exchanged the Vehicles back with in town

1430-met the ferry, Checked the Community Center

1530-met the ferry, Checked the area around the school

1645-met the ferry, patrolled

1750-met the ferry, patrolled

1930-met the ferry, Patrolled around the island

2030-met the ferry, checked the Community Center

2130-met the ferry, checked the Lions Club

Tip of the Day.....With the heavy wind/rain and ice this week ....lots of falling branch's and wires..Use caution 

12/08/14   Ofc. Richardson

0700 shift change with Officer Lauterbach

0800 met ferry

0830 patrolled island with PFD

0930 met ferry

1010 MCJA online training

1045 met ferry

1100 parking complaint, (tickets issued)

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

checked Battery Steele

1515 met ferry, parking complaint ferry line both drivers were working locally and moved their cars upon request (no tickets)

1630 met ferry

MCJA online training

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

patrolled island with PFD

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

checked DPW, employees present

2230 met ferry

checked American Legion

 

Everything takes longer in the winter.... give yourself extra time to get to the ferry to avoid slips and falls

 

12/07/2014  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

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

0800- met ferry-patrolled Island

0928- Medcu 12 to 55 Central Ave-transport to MMC

1015- Medcu 12 back in quarters-equip maintenance-bldg maintenance

1100- met ferry-patrolled island

1200- patrolled Island

1230- met ferry

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1645- met ferry

1750- met ferry

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

1947- 22 Luther St Medcu 12-refused transport-appropriate follow in place

2030- met ferry

2245- shift change w/Ofc Lauterbach

12/7/2014  Robert Lauterbach Late-out shift

 

2245 - arrived on island.

2300 - special attention to the American Legion.  Everything ok.

2310 - parking summons written in front of 242 Island Ave.

 

 

Health Tip of the Week

Prepare the Whole Family

This is a great time to evaluate how ready you are for an emergency.  Don't forget about the people who depend on you.  Are there children, older adults, people with disabilities, special medical needs or pets in your life?  Here are some suggestions for how you can be ready to help the people you care about during an emergency.

• When building an emergency kit, include special medication, medical supplies, food and water for pets, and comfort items for children.  A favorite toy or blanket can go a long way to help calm nerves during a disaster.  Have a plan for how you would provide care if you were evacuated or had to shelter in place.  Share your emergency plans with those you care for and make sure they are prepared and know what to do in an emergency.
• Talk to your neighbors about disasters in your area and how best to prepare and respond.  Reach out to older relatives and talk to them about their plan for a disaster.  Have a conversation with your kids about emergency preparedness and get them involved in your disaster plan in a way they can understand.
• Talk to neighbors or coworkers about forming support networks.  A support network is a great way for people who are more vulnerable due to physical, medical, or other limitations to get extra assistance in an emergency.  Learn how you can help people around you during an emergency and make sure people around you are aware of additional help you may need.
• The local chapter of the American Red Cross can provide more information about the kinds of natural disasters you need to be aware of in your area (hurricanes, wildfires, etc.). Often, the people who provide the most immediate and important help during a disaster are not trained medical or emergency response professionals, but simply people who were closest to the disaster and pitched in to help.  Take a first aid or disaster response training course and be ready in case that person is you! These courses, often no longer than a weekend, could make the difference in helping save someone's life after an emergency.

Source:  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

12/06/14   Ofc. Richardson

0700 shift change with PFD

0800 met ferry

0830 patrolled island with PFD

0900 checked Welch St lot

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

checked TEIA

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1700 met ferry

Christmas tree lighting ceremony, good turnout considering the weather

1745 met ferry

1915 met ferry

patrolled island with PFD

checked DPW

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

2230 met ferry

checked American Legion

 

Not too late to think of winter tires (studded tires are very effective on ice and snow but must be removed by may 1st)

 

12/05/2014  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

0945- shift change w/Ofc Lauterbach

1030- Welch St lot-vehicle ticketed/posted for towing

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island-fueled cruiser

1530- met ferry

1620- patrolled Island-checked on fire alarm wires down on Brackett Ave

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1745- bldg/equip maintenance

1800- spoke w/Islander re:complaint from radio noise by neighbor-he will take care of it

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

2245- met ferry

2250 shift change with Officer Taylor

2330 met ferry

checked American Legion

checked DPW

checked TEIA

 

In the summer we try to make our vehicles as light as possible to conserve fuel, adding a few hundred pounds to our vehicles this time of year really is a good idea.. lightweight cars get stuck more often than heavy ones..

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.

Holiday Schedule: Please note that Christmas and New Year’s Day will be celebrated on Thursdays this year. The Peaks Island Health Center will open on Monday 12/22/14 and Monday 12/29/14.

Vial of Life: What is the Vial of Life?
If a medical professional comes to your home to provide assistance when you are not able to communicate, it is enormously helpful for that responder to be informed of medical circumstances that may have contributed to your condition. The Vial of Life is a very brief medical history, encompassing your meds, your allergies, your general condition. The object is to have this list in a baggie, on your refrigerator, labeled with a decal for fast access by the medical professional, only. A secondary decal will be posted on a main entrance to notify the medical pro that this is available.

When you are critical, information is also critical.

The name: ‘Vial of Life’ is a throwback to days of yore, when people kept this info in a medicine vial inside their refrigerator. The Health Center has these packets available and will be collaborating with other groups on island for distribution. 

12/4/2014  Ofc. Lauterbach

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry and patrolled island.

0945 - met ferry.

1045 - Medcu 12 run to 87 Central Ave.  Patient transported with out incident to fire boat.

1245 - patrolled Seashore Ave.

1430 - met ferry.

1530 - met ferry.

1645 - met ferry and patrolled island.

1750 - met ferry.

1930 - met ferry and checked DPW property.

2030 - met ferry.

2115 - patrolled island and met 2130 ferry.

***Remember to cancel or have someone pick up your mail/newspaper if you are not going to be around.  You don't want to advertise that nobody is home.

 

12/03/14   Ofc. Richardson

0800 shift change with Officer Lauterbach

0830 patrolled island with PFD

0930 met ferry

1000 assist uptown units with locating an island resident,re-traffic accident

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

checked TEIA

1415 met ferry

follow up with traffic accident

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

checked DPW, employees present

2115 met ferry

2230 checked American Legion

Please scrape all ice and snow from your windshield, scraping a 1 foot window of opportunity to see through is not ok...it will however allow you to see blue lights. 

12/02/14   Ofc. Lauterbach

Due to technical difficulties there will be no log for this shift.

12-01-2014   Ofc. T. OConnor

 

0700-arrived on the island

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

0945-met the ferry, checked the Community Center

1100-met the ferry, assisted the Deer Hunter on the island

1230-met the ferry, patrolled the back side of the island

1430-met the ferry, checked the area around the school

1530-met the ferry, patrolled around the island

1645-met the ferry, patrolled

1750-met the ferry, patrolled around DPW

1930-met the ferry, assisted the island Hunter with a ride

2030-met the ferry, patrolled

2130-met the ferry, checked the Lions Club

2245-met the ferry, checked the Community Center

 

 

Tip of the day.....if you haven't changed the batteries in your smoke detector...make sure to check them

11/30/2014   Ofc. Richardson

0700 shift change with Officer Taylor

0800 met ferry

checked Lions Club

0830 patrolled island with PFD

parking complaint on Island Ave, 6 parking tickets issued

checked TEIA

0930 met ferry

1000 assist Fire Dept with wires down call on Adams St

"just cable tv wire"

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1700 met ferry

1735 met ferry

checked DPW

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

2130 met ferry

2230 met ferry

2320 checked American Legion

 

Please park with traffic when parking on Island Ave, as there are no one way streets on Peaks Island, your right wheels should always be curbside

 

11/29/2014   Ofc Rumery Taylor

 

0700- Shift change w/Ofc Richardson-PFD shift change

0800- met ferry-patrolled Island

0945- met ferry

1020- 55 Central Ave Medcu 12 call

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island

1430- met ferry

1500- 96 Ledgewood-assisted owner in locating escaped dog-owner cleaning snow off car didn't notice dog exit vehicle and drove off without said dog

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1750- met ferry-patrolled Island

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island-checked bars

2030- met ferry

2130- met ferry-checked bars-patrolled Island

2245- met ferry-checked bar

2330- Patron ejected from American Legion-FI'd and sent on last boat off Island to go home.

 

Clean the snow off of your car before you drive it away from the snowdrift. A few windshield wipers have caught the load of snow sliding down the windshield-unfortunately they are not made for that and don't really withstand the weight and momentum of the ice and snow. Remember to shovel out your mailbox, entry doors-front and rear-as well as clearing a path to your oil/propane fills. 

11/28/2014   Ofc. Richardson

0700 shift change with Officer Taylor

0800 met ferry

checked out derelict boat on public float, harbor master notified

0830 patrolled island with PFD

0900 911 hang up call on Seashore Ave, area was deserted, no contact

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

checked TEIA

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1640 met ferry

met with harbor master inspected derelict boat

1800 met ferry

contacted last know owner of boat on the public float, denied ownership

2015 met ferry

checked DPW

2115 met ferry

2230 met ferry

2320 checked American Legion

 

When walking at night, carry some type of flashlight or headlamp with you, so you can be seen by motorists

11/27/2014  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc Lauterbach

0800- met ferry-patrolled Island

0900- Shoveled hydrants

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island-finished hydrants

1100- met ferry-distraught Islander inquired if we knew medical status of her boyfriend-we had no info and could not help.

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1750- met ferry

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island-checked bars

2005- 17 Torrington Point Medcu 12 call-no transport

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island-checked bars

 

I found more than 20 cars in the 72 Hour Welch St lot that had been parked there since it snowed yesterday. Remember to move your car after each snowstorm-the Public works crew will not be able to effectively clean the snow from the lot if the cars are left there too long. We lose several parking spaces due to snow and ice build up each season.  

 

11/26/2014   Ofc. Robert Lauterbach

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry.

0930 - responded to loose dog in area 152 Central Ave.  Dog not located.

1100 - met ferry and patrolled island.

1230 - met ferry.

1430 - responded to area of New Island and Island Ave for down wire call.  It was just the rubber/plastic coating that covers the FD alarm wire.  Moved to the side, FD personnel with me at time.

1530 - met ferry.

1645 - met ferry.

1740 - patrolled Central Ave and met 1750 ferry.

1930 - met ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2115 - patrolled island and met 2130 ferry.

***With the cold weather and snow arriving, be careful as you shovel.  Take breaks, and stay hydrated.

 

 

11-25-2014   Ofc. T. OConnor

 

0700-arrived on the island

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

0945-met the ferry, checked the Community Center

1100-Fire drill at the school

1230-met the ferry, patrolled around the island

1430-met the ferry, patrolled

1530-met the ferry, checked the area around DPW

1645-met the ferry, patrolled

1750-met the ferry, checked the area around the school

1930-met the ferry, checked the Lions Club

2030-met the ferry, checked the Community Center

2130-met the ferry,  assisted the 2 hunters on the island , patrolled

2230-met the ferry, patrolled

 

 

Tip of the Day.....With the Holidays and snow on the way remember to take your time and drive safely.

11/24/2014   Ofc. Robert Lauterbach

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - patrolled island and met ferry.

0945 - met ferry.

0950 - responded to 32 Whitehead St. for audible alarm sounding.  Building secure, spoke with owner on phone.

1050 - patrolled Central Ave. and met 1100 ferry.

1135 - responded to 123 Upper A Street for a vehicle complaint.  Spoke with complainant.

1230 - met ferry.

1420 - patrolled Brackett Ave. and met 1430 ferry.

1530 - met ferry.

1645 - met ferry.

1930 - met ferry.

1945 - responded to area around Hussey Rd. for possible down wire.  Found telephone wire and tree in middle of road.  Removed both from roadway.

2130 - met ferry and patrolled island.

***Remember to get your flu shot***

 

 

11-23-2014   Ofc. T. OConnor                                                       

0700- arrived on the island

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

0945-met the ferry, patrolled

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

1230-met the ferry, patrolled

1430-patrolled the back side of the island

1530-met the ferry, cleaned the vehicles

1645-met the ferry, checked the Lions Club

1750-met the ferry , checked the Community Center

2030-met the ferry, patrolled

2130- met the ferry, patrolled

2230 met the ferry, patrolled around the island

Tip of the day............first real snow storm of the season later this week...Drive safely !!

11/22/2014   Ofc. Richardson

0700 shift change with Officer Rose

0800 met ferry

0830 patrolled island with PFD

0930 met ferry

found lost item returned to its owner

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1540 met ferry

1630 met ferry

1800 met ferry

1915 met ferry

checked TEIA

checked DPW

checked Battery Steele

2015 met ferry

assist FD with medical call on Island Ave

2230 met ferry

2330 checked American Legion

checked Lions Club

 

Please keep an eye out for your neighbors who may not be getting out as much this time of year,

if you know someone who needs to be checked on, give us a call.

 

11/21/2014 Day Class   Ofc. Robert Lauterbach 

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry and patrolled island.

0920 - completed on-line training.

1100 - met ferry and patrolled Central Ave.

1230 - met ferry.

1430 - met ferry.

Shift change with Ofc. Letarte (Evening)

Shift charge with Ofc. Rose (Late Shift)

11/20/2015   Ofc. Richardson

0700 met ferry

shift change with PFD

0800 patrolled island with PFD

0900 attempted to serve paperwork on Hussey Rd, discovered subject left the island

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1415 patrolled island with PFD

met ferry

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

1800 met ferry

1915 patrolled island with PFD

met ferry

1949 island resident involved in an accident on Brackett Ave.  Upon arrival witnesses identified driver who fled the scene.   Driver located a short distance away and arrested for OUI.  Reports completed

2230 met ferry

 

Black ice is a threat this time of year especially to the older folks who live with us, please sand and salt your walkways and steps, remember not everyone has the same level of balance as you!!!

11/19/2014   Ofc. Richardson

Day shift

0700 shift change with Officer Lauterbach

0800 met ferry

0900 burglar alarm sounding on Ocean Spray Rd

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

upon request of the hunters the sign was put out on Welch St

1215 met ferry

1414 met ferry

shift change with Officer Hawley

 

11/19/2014 Ofc. Richardson

Night shift 

2130 shift change with officer Hawley

attempted service of paperwork from out of state jurisdiction

no contact, lights off building appears vacant.

checked DPW

2200 checked Battery Steele

2230 met ferry

2320 checked TEIA

checked Lions Club

checked American Legion

 

While checking the public parking lot I noticed two sets of keys still in the ignition,

the first step in protecting your property starts with you!!

 

 

11/18/2014   Ofc. Robert Lauterbach

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry and patrolled island.

0945 - met ferry.

1100 - met ferry and patrolled Central Ave.

1230 - met ferry.

1420 - patrolled Brackett Ave. and met 1430 ferry.

1530 - met ferry.

1645 - met ferry.

1920 - patrolled island and met 1930 ferry.

2020 - responded to 49 Winding Way for a medical transport.  Patient transported to fireboat without incident.  Report taken.

2130 - met ferry.

***Quick Tip***The question was posed to me a couple of times in the last week or so, but island tags only allow your vehicle to be driven on the island.  If work is to be performed on your vehicle on the mainland, you must have your vehicle towed to the shop the work is being performed on.  The vehicle is considered unregistered once on non- island roadways.

11-17-2014   Ofc. T. OConnor

 

0700-arrived on the island

0800-met the ferry, checked the Welch St Lot

0945- met the ferry, shipped vehicle in town for service

1100-met the ferry, patrolled around the island

1230-met the ferry, patrolled the area around the school

1430-met the ferry, checked the area around DPW

1645- met the ferry checked the Lions club

1750-met the ferry, checked the Community Center

1930- met the ferry, patrolled

2030-met the ferry, checked on a suspicious person on Welch St.

2130- met the ferry, patrolled

2245-met the ferry, checked the Community Center

With cold weather approaching please do no leave your pets outside for extended periods.

 

11/16/2016   Ofc. Robert Lauterbach

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - patrolled island and met ferry.

0945 - patrolled backshore and met ferry.

1100 - met ferry.

1230 - met ferry.

1400 - patrolled Central Ave. and met 1430 ferry.

1530 - met ferry.

1645 - met ferry and patrolled island.

1750 - met ferry.

1900 - patrolled island and met 1930 ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2130 - met ferry.

2200 - checked DPW property.

***Quick Tip***Remember to check your chimney, have it cleaned and serviced.

11-15-2014   Ofc. T. O'Connor

 

0700-arrived on the island

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

0945-met the ferry, patrolled the back side of the island

1100-met the ferry, patrolled the area around DPW

1230-met the ferry, checked the area around the school

1430-met the ferry, medical the inn at Peaks

1530-met the ferry, patrolled

1645-met the ferry, patrolled

1750-met the ferry, patrolled

2030-met the ferry, checked the Lions Club

2130-met the ferry, patrolled

2245-patrolled, checked the Community Center, call on Luther St for intoxicated subject.

Consider adopting a fire hydrant during the winter months.  All hydrants need to be shoveled every storm.  Any help from the community to keep the hydrants clear is greatly appreciated.

  

   

11/14/2014   Ofc. Richardson

0700 shift change with Officer Taylor

0800 met ferry

0815 patrolled island with PFD

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

follow up to case 14-10353, New Island Ave

1730 met ferry

notification made on Brackett Ave

1915 met ferry

checked Battery Steele

2015 met ferry

checked DPW

checked TEIA

2115 met ferry

reported fight at the school playground, playground empty upon arrival, no one seen walking in the area

2230 met ferry

checked Lions Club

checked American Legion

 

Winter is upon us folks... please move any items from the side of the road that may interfere with snow plowing efforts.

11/13/2014  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- Shift change w/Ofc Richardson-PFD shift change

0720- Inn on Peaks Fire Alarm sounding-contractor on site-dust/smoke set alarm off-all clear

0800- met ferry-patrolled Island

0815- Peaks Elementary for morning play/pledge of allegiance

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1030- bldg/equip maintenance

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island

1300- follow up w/ADA on previous cases

1430- met ferry-fueled cruiser

1520- stopped and spoke with Islander

1610- PFD trainer to Community Center-helped set up for CPR refresher course

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1750- met ferry

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

1945- breaking down CPR training

2030- met ferry-PFD trainer to CBL-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

 

 

Health Tip of the Week

Helping Someone Quit Smoking

If someone you know is trying to quit smoking, there’s a lot you can do to help.  Simply being supportive and available to lend an ear is a big part of the process. 

Sometimes the best thing you can be is a sounding board for whenever a bad craving strikes.  Here are some tips to help make these transitions easier.

Helping Someone Decide to Quit

• You can gently encourage someone who smokes to quit.  Think of your comments about smoking as only one event that moves that person toward quitting.
• Start any discussion of quitting in a gentle way.
• Let the person know why you want him or her to quit. Give the person reasons that are as important to him or her as they are to you. (Try "I want you to be with us for long time" rather than "I'm tired of cleaning your dirty ashtrays.")
• One good way to begin is to mention a new treatment option you have heard or read about.
• Make it short (less than 5 minutes).
• Ask whether there is a way that you can help him or her quit.
• Repeat your attempt every 6 to 12 months.  

11/12/2014

0700 shift change with Officer Taylor

0800 patrolled island with PFD

0915 traffic stop on new island ave

"no you can't ride while standing on the rear bumper of a moving vehicle..even if it is only 200 yards"

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

1230 unattended death Oak Ave

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

2100 patrolled island with PFD

checked Community Garden

2115 met ferry

2230 checked Lions Club

checked DPW

checked American Legion

 

Even today in the age of GPS and digital mapping, having house numbers clearly visible from the street will save first responders a lot of time coming to your aid

 

11/11/2014  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

 

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

0800- met ferry-patrolled Island

0910- 11 Oceanspray Rd alarm sounding-house secure-no one responded

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry-deer hunters to DPW

1300- training-equip maint

1430- met ferry-Deer hunters from DPW to ferry

1530- met ferry

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island-spoke w/family member of 11 Oceanspray-key holder identified/contacted re:alarm

1750- met ferry

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry

 

 

Health Tip of the Week

 

Top 10 Ways to Take Charge of Your Health and Health Plan Services

 

1.  Establish a relationship with a primary care physician - before you need one.  The more your doctor knows about you, the better care you are likely to receive when you're ill.  Be honest and thorough in talking with your doctor about your health, your lifestyle and your personal and family health history.

 

2.  Ask questions.  You have the right to ask your doctor what a procedure involves, how much it costs and if it's medically necessary.  Ask whether equally effective, less costly alternatives are available.

 

3.  Learn how to practice self-care.  More than 80% of all health problems can be cared for in the home.  You should know how to recognize common health problems, what to do when they occur, when and where to seek appropriate help, and how to prevent health problems from recurring.

 

4.  Check your Provider Directory. Make your health care provider participates in the network.  It's a good idea to call the provider's office for verification.

 

5.  Know your prescriptions.  Make sure you tell your doctor and pharmacist about all drugs prescribed to you, so they will know if a new drug may have possible unfavorable interactions with those you are taking.

 

6.  Use the Emergency Room for medical emergencies only.  Emergency department care is many times more costly than care provided in a doctors' office.  However, if you feel your health or life are in jeopardy, you should go to the ER immediately.

 

7.  Learn about your illness.  Ask your physician for information about special diets or physical activities that would be helpful.  If you are on medications, ask about possible side effects.

 

8.  Carefully read your Certificate of Coverage and Summary of Covered Benefits.  Know and understand your healthcare benefits.  If you're not sure a service or procedure is covered, refer to your benefits materials or call member services.

 

9.  Review bills carefully.  If you're in the hospital, have a friend or family member keep track of your tests, medications and supplies you use - or do it yourself if you feel up to it.  After you leave the hospital, ask for an itemized bill and compare the charges with your records.

 

10.  Live a healthy lifestyle.  Eat a sensible diet; wear your seat belt; obtain recommended preventive care; perform monthly breast or testicular self-exams; get enough sleep; don't smoke; exercise at least three times a week and if you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation.

 

Source:  www.wellnessjunction.com

11/10/14   Ofc. Robert Lauterbach

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry and patrolled island.

0945 - met ferry.

1100 - patrolled Brackett Ave. and met ferry.

1230 - met ferry.

1420 - patrolled Central Ave. and met 1430 ferry.

1530 - met ferry.

1630 -patrolled island and met 1645 ferry.

1750 - met ferry.

1720 - checked DPW property and met 1930 ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2130 - met ferry.

2230 - patrolled back shore and met 2245 ferry.

***quick tip***please remember that the Welch St. lot has a 72 hour -parking limit.

11-09-2014   Ofc. T. OConnor

 

 

0700-arrived on the island

0800-met the ferry, patrolled around the island

0900-met the ferry, put the winter flags on the fire hydrants

1230-met the ferry, checked on a smoke alarm sounding Island Ave.

1430-met the ferry, checked the Community Center

1530-met the ferry, patrolled

1645-met the ferry, checked the Lions Club, checked the Welch St. lot

1750-met the ferry, medical call Elizabeth St..

1930-met the ferry, checked the area around DPW

2030-met the ferry, checked the Community Center

2130-met the ferry, patrolled

2230-met the ferry, patrolled around the island

 

Tip of the day......check your dog..make sure they have Tags on them with contact information on them.

11/08/2014   Ofc. Robert Lauterbach

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 -met ferry and patrolled island.

0850 - spoke with organizer of Sacred and Profane event for tonight.

0900 - Residential alarm for 11 Ocean Spray.  Building was secure, and no one came to the door.

1100 - met ferry and patrolled island.

1230 - met ferry.

1430 - met ferry and patrolled island.

1520 - vehicle accident in front of Hannigan's Market.  Report done. No injuries.

1645 - met ferry.

1750 - met ferry and patrolled island.

1800 - responded to area of Battery Steele for a 911 hang-up.  Very crowded due to Sacred and Profane event, but nobody looked in distress or sought us out among the crowd.

2030 - met ferry.

2130 - met ferry.

2010 - responded to area of 30 Knickerbocker Rd. for a bonfire.  FD determined it was fine as it was a small cooking fire.

2030 - met ferry.

2130 - met ferry.

2245 - met ferry and patrolled island.

2345 - met ferry.

***Sacred and Profane brought out a lot of people and the event went off with out any issues.***

Quick tip- People have asked me in the past, but island  tags are for island use only and will not allow you to drive on the main land.

 

11-07-2014   Ofc. T. OConnor

 

0700-arrived on the island

0800-met the ferry, lost dog turned in

0945-met the ferry, located the dogs owner

1100-met the ferry, patrolled around the island

1230-met the ferry, checked the area around the school

1430-met the ferry, patrolled

1530-met the ferry, gave extra attention to Welch St.

1645-met the ferry, patrolled

1750-met the ferry, checked the Community Center,

1930-met the ferry, follow up on a barn fire complaint Knickerbocker Rd

2030-met the ferry, patrolled

2130- checked the back side of the island

2245-met the ferry, patrolled

 

Consider keeping warm clothing and a flashlight in your vehicle during the winter months.  It may be helpful should your vehicle break down in the cold weather.

11/06/2014   Ofc. Richardson

0700 shift change with Officer Taylor

0800 patrolled island with PFD

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

checked TEIA

1100 criminal mischief report taken on Welch St. 

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1630 met ferry

1745 met ferry

1915 met ferry

checked DPW

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

follow up to DTE report 9/2

2230 checked American Legion

checked Lions Club

 

The new days the health center is open, days are now Monday and Thursday

(A BIG THANK YOU TO KITTY AND STAFF) 

11/05/2104  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc Richardson

0800- met ferry-patrolled Island

0945- met ferry

1005- Bldg/equip maintenance

1030- Ladder 12 backshore

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island

1430- met ferry

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1750- met ferry

1930- met ferry-PFD Shift change

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry-checked bars-Inn on Peaks

 

 

Did you remember to change your smoke detector batteries for the daylight savings change over? Have you checked/cleaned your chimney and/or serviced your furnace? Do you have a working carbon monoxide detector? Have you put readily visible numbers out on your house so that we may find you in the event of an emergency? 

11/04/2014  Ofc. Richardson

0700 shift change with Officer Taylor

0800 patrolled island with PFD

0930 met ferry

1000 assist motorist with a lockout of their car at the Community Center

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

patrolled island with PFD

checked TEIA

1515 met ferry

1600 follow up to Sundays domestic dispute

1630 met ferry

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

checked DPW

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

2230 checked American Legion

checked Lions Club

 

A big thank you to all who voted

 

just a reminder to check your smoke detector batteries

(change your clock, change your batteries)

11/03/2014  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

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

0800- met ferry-spoke to owner of car unattended in ferry line-patrolled Island

0945- met ferry

1000- tagged unregistered-abandoned vehicle in Welch St handicapped lot (purple Subaru wagon)

1015- phone call from D/V victim looking for guidance on process going forward-referred to Detectives for follow up

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1130- Community center visit w/the Portland Rec knitters

1230- met ferry-Crash report #14-3256 Taxi vs. parked car minor damage

1300- Public Works PFD Tank 12/Hose storage

1430- met ferry-spoke w/Owner of abandoned vehicle left in Handicapped lot-car has dead battery and WILL be moved.

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1645- met ferry

1750- met ferry

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

 

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.

The Health Center Board's Communication Committee is working with MMP Family Practice and the Southern Maine Area Council on Aging to plan a workshop on "Advanced Care Planning", open to the Peaks community. We hope to schedule the presentation in November or early December. Details will be forthcoming on Island email lists and posters, as soon as they are available.

We are happy to let the community know that our partnership with MMC is going very well, indeed, with more and more Islanders using the Health Center for their primary care, and many relying on it for their urgent medical needs. This is very important as we look to the future, hoping that this relationship will work for our community for many years to come.

Please note that winter hours have begun: the Health Center will be open two days a week: Mondays and Thursdays. As always, on days the Health Center is closed, Health Center patients may be seen at Maine Medical Partners Family Practice on Congress St. by calling the same number

 

 

11/02/2014   Ofc.   Robert Lauterbach

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry and patrolled island.

0945 - met ferry.

1100 - met ferry.

1215 - patrolled Central Ave. and met 1230 ferry.

1430 - met ferry.

1530 - met ferry and patrolled island.

1645 - met ferry.

1730 - patrolled island and met 1750 ferry.

1930 - met ferry.

2030 - met ferry and checked Lion's Club.

2050 - responded to 6 Tolman Rd. for a verbal argument.  No crime committed at this time.

2130 - met ferry.

2245 - responded back to 6 Tolman Rd. for DV assault.  Suspect arrested without incident and transported to fire boat.

***Quick tip***Never touch a down wire.  Always call police or fire dispatch.  874-8575 or 874-8576.

11-01-2014   Ofc. T. Oconnor

 

0700-arrived on the island   

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

0945-met the ferry, patrolled

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

1245-met the ferry , closed a shed door Pleasant Ave

1430-met the ferry, checked the Community Center

1530-met the ferry, patrolled

1745-met the ferry, checked the back side of the island

1930-met the ferry, checked the area around DPW

2030-met the ferry, checked the Lions Club

2130-met the ferry, checked the Community Center

2330-medical call/Transport Island ave.

Where light colored clothing and carry a flashlight when walking at night.

 

10/31/2014   Robert Lauterbach

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry and patrolled island.

0945 - met ferry and patrolled Central Ave.

1100 - met ferry.

1230 - met ferry.

1345 - patrolled island and met 1430 ferry.

1430 - relieved by Officer Richardson

1430 shift change with Lauterbach

1515 met ferry

1600 served paperwork on Ledgewood Ave

1620 stopped a vehicle on Luther St only to find out it had just been registered :)

1700 trick or treaters out in full force, lots of great costumes

1800 met ferry

patrolled island

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

2230 met ferry

shift change with Officer Lauterbach

2245 - returned back to island.

2345 - met ferry and patrolled island.

0030 - checked DPW property.

0115 - responded to area of Jones Landing for a loud group.  Nobody around and all quiet when arrived.

***Quick tip***Remember to get your flu shot.

 

10-30-2014   Ofc. T. O'Connor

 

0700-arrived on the island

0800-met the ferry, patrolled

0945-met the ferry, checked the Welch St. lot

1100-met the ferry, checked the Community Center

1230-met the ferry, checked the area around the school

1430-met the ferry, patrolled the back side of the island

1530-met the ferry, checked the area around DPW

1645-met the ferry, patrolled

1750-met the ferry, patrolled

1930-met the ferry, checked the Lions Club

2030-met the ferry, patrolled

2130-met the ferry, checked the Community Center

 

 

Tip of the day.....Its Halloween...lots of kids on the road after dark...Drive slow and safe!!!!

10/29/2014   Ofc. Richardson

 

0700 shift change with Officer Taylor
0800 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
1915 met ferry
checked TEIA
2015 met ferry
Per complaint public parking lot ticketed,as was Island Ave
checked Lions Club
2115 met ferry
checked DPW
2230 met ferry
checked American Legion

 

Please check to make sure the tires on your car are ready for the upcoming winter season.

10/28/2014  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

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

0800- met ferry-patrolled Island
0945- met ferry-patrolled Island-caught up with Islander and passed on info to them from Victim/Witness advocate
1100- met ferry-fueled cruiser
1215- statement from Islander requesting Criminal Trespass and Cease Harassment for a neighbor. Paperwork drawn up
1230- met ferry
1430- met ferry-patrolled Island
1530- met ferry
1600- tagged abandoned vehicle on Herman Ave for towing
1645- met ferry-patrolled Island
1750- met ferry
1930- patrolled Island
2030- met ferry
2130- met ferry-patrolled Island
0630- barking dog complaint called in from Inn on Peaks-dog with owner at cafe quieted

 

From Michelle Brown:

For those of you that are interested in what is going on with the Peaks Island raccoon population but could not make it to the informational meeting last night with the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (DIFW) representatives, I am submitting this synopsis of the major points that were talked about at the meeting:

·         The representatives from DIFW were Peter Herring, the Game Warden for this area, and Corrie Sterns, a wildlife biologist knowledgeable about raccoon behavior and natural history,

 ·         Peaks Island has a healthy population of raccoons that do not appear to be carrying rabies or any other diseases,

 ·         Raccoons are native to Peaks Island and would make it to the Island on their own (they can swim) so it is not feasible or legal to rid the Island of all raccoons. They would just repopulate the Island naturally in the near future,

 ·         There are no natural predators of raccoons on the Island except for birds of prey that may take a baby raccoon. However, the greatest mortality factor of raccoons on the Island would be other raccoons because they are highly territorial and would kill other raccoons that are invading their territory, 

·         If raccoons do become more numerous on the Island, they will not become more aggressive, we will just see more of them,

 ·         Raccoons are not strictly nocturnal. They can also be out during the day looking for food, especially if they have kits (baby raccoons) to feed,

 ·         There is some concern that the transfer station open dump containers may be providing food and attracting raccoons. This is an item that could be looked into further,

 ·         It is criminal offense to poison raccoons (or any other wildlife) in Maine. Poisoning is nondiscriminatory and could kill other animals such as dogs, cats, hawks, owls, etc.  It is also a very cruel, painful, and inhuman way to kill an animal,

 ·         Cats and dogs are not on a raccoon diet;

 ·         It is illegal to trap and move or trap and kill wildlife in Maine unless you are permitted to do so by the State. Also, discharging a gun on Peaks Island is illegal. However, if you have an issue with a particular individual animal that is threatening you or your property (e.g. chickens), the local police can be called and are authorized to dispatch the animal from your property,

 ·         The first step for us in solving the raccoon “problem” is to make food unavailable to them on our properties. Actions like locking up your garbage, putting your bird feeders away at night or hanging them on raccoon proof stands, sturdily built chicken coops that prevent raccoons from entering, and not putting pet food outside are simple ways to keep raccoons uninterested in visiting your property. A very good list of how to manage your property and chickens so as to not attract raccoon visits can be found at: http://www.maine.gov/ifw/wildlife/human/lww_information/raccoons.html

Corrie and Peter, as DIFW representatives, would like us to take this first step above to see if that will alleviate the problems we are having with raccoons thereby encouraging raccoons to keep to the natural sources of food found on the Island. For example, there is ample food coming in on each tide for raccoons to forage on Peak’s beaches. Meanwhile, they will take our concerns back to their colleagues at DIFW to determine if a raccoon population study for Peaks would be beneficial at this time. They will also monitor the situation to determine if, sometime in the future, a culling program might be necessary.  They also suggested that if anybody has any other concerns or additional questions, to send them to me at brownmichh@aol.com so that I can contact them to report the concern and/or find an answer to your questions. 

Thanks to all who asked great questions and provided useful information at the meeting last night, to Carol Eisenberg and Kathleen Hayward who brought this issue up originally for discussion, and all who are willing to find a way to live with the wildlife that is sharing the Island with us.     ---Michelle

10/27/2014   Ofc. Richardson

0700 shift change with Officer Taylor

0800 patrolled island with PFD
debit card turned in, left a message with owner
0830 met ferry
0930 met ferry
1045 met ferry
1215 met ferry
1415 met ferry
1515 met ferry
1630 met ferry
1735 met ferry
1900 attended part of meeting with Game Wardens about nuisance animals
raccoons)
1930 met ferry
checked TEIA
2015 met ferry
checked DPW
2115 met ferry
2230 met ferry
checked American Legion
checked Lions Club

 Just my two cents on most nuisance animals... it's the opposite of the theme from field of dreams movie (if you build it they will come)  if you offer them food they will come...often!!  if you don't put out food, and your neighbors don't put out food... they will go somewhere else...(usually).

10/26/2014  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

0700- shift change w/Ofc Lauterbach

0800- met ferry-patrolled Island
0945- met ferry-patrolled Island
1100- met ferry
1230- met ferry
1430- met ferry-patrolled Island
1450- supplemental report filed
1530- met ferry-patrolled Island
1645- met ferry
1750- met ferry
1930- met ferry-patrolled Island
2030- met ferry-patrolled Island
2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

 A reminder from Kathleen Hayward:

 

    Monday, October 27 at 6:30 there will be a community meeting in the MacVane Community Center.

 

    Representatives of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries And Wildlife will attend. There has been much discussion on the PI List about raccoons and theactual and potential danger they pose. It is hoped Islanders will turnout in significant number, similar to the great number of sightings and reports of damage reported at the beginning of the month.

 

10/25/2014   Ofc. Robert Lauterbach

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry and patrolled island.
0945 - met ferry and patrolled island.
1100 - met ferry.
1215 - patrolled Central Ave. and met 1230 ferry.
1420 - engine 12 training.
1645 - met ferry.
1750 - met ferry and patrolled Brackett Ave.
1930 - met ferry.
2030 - met ferry.
2130 - met ferry and checked DPW property.
2245 - met ferry.

 ***Quick reminder***Please remember that the Welch St. parking lot has a 72 hour parking limit.

10/24/2014   Ofc. O'Connor

0700-arrived on the island

0800-met the ferry, checked the Welch St. parking lot
0945-met the ferry, patrolled the back side of the island
1100-met the ferry, checked the Community Center
1230-met the ferry, patrolled around the island
1430-met the ferry, patrolled
1530-met the ferry, lost item returned to a subject at the station
1645-met the ferry, patrolled
1750-met the ferry, checked the Lions Club
1930-met the ferry, checked the area around the school
2030-met the ferry, patrolled
2130-met the ferry, patrolled around the island
2245-met the ferry, checked the Community Center

Using reflective numbers to mark your street address can reduce confusion and quicken emergency response to your home.

10/23/2014   Ofc. Robert Lauterbach

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry and patrolled island.
0945 - met ferry.
1045 - patrolled Central Ave. and met 1100 ferry.
1230 - met ferry.
1300 - spoke with subject at station house who was inquiring if they had a warrant.  Dispatch was able to advise that he didn't.  He was on his way.
1430 - met ferry.
1530 - met ferry and patrolled Brackett Ave.
1645 - met ferry.
1750 - met ferry.
1900 - patrolled island and met 1930 ferry.
2030 - met ferry.
2130 - met ferry and checked DPW property.
2245 - met ferry.

***Quick reminder***Make sure you check your smoke detectors.

10-22-2014   Ofc. T. O'Connor

0700-arrived on the island

0800-met the ferry, checked the Welch St. lot
0945-met the ferry, patrolled the back side of the island
1100-met the ferry, checked on Seagull on Seashore Ave.
1230- met the ferry, checked the area around the school
1430-met the ferry, checked the Community Center
1530-met the ferry, assisted a subject on Welch St. , patrolled island
1645-met the ferry, checked the area around DPW
1750-met the ferry, patrolled
1930-met the ferry, patrolled
2030-met the ferry, checked the Community Center
2130-met the ferry, patrolled
0200-checked on an alarm 180 Island Ave.

 Tip of the day.....lets keep our pets safe...don't leave them out when you leave the island 

10/21/2014   Ofc. Richardson

 

0700 shift change with Oficer Tylor

0800 met ferry
Patrolled island with PFD
0830 assist PFD with medical call on Ocean. (TRANSPORT REFUSED)
0930 met ferry
1045 met ferry
Checked TEIA
1215 met ferry
1415 met ferry
1515 met ferry
1630 met ferry
1735 met ferry
1915 met ferry
Checked DPW
2115 met ferry
2230 checked Lions Club
Checked American Legion

heating season is upon us.. is it time to clean your chimney?? (better to do it now than when snow is on your roof)

 

10/20/2014   Ofc. Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc Richardson

0800- met ferry-spoke w/CBL re:car parked unattended in line. owner appears to have gotten on 0715 boat and left vehicle illegally parked.

0830- Island at Sunset resident in area asked for check to see if her stove had been left on-nothing amiss.

0840- illegally parked vehicle in Car ferry line ticketed and tagged for tow due to being unregistered-vehicle parked on Island Ave also tagged for tow due to being unregistered.

0930- Pleasant Ave -area of #67 loose donkey and horse reported, rounded up and secured in round pen w/PFD assist-patrolled Island

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island

1400- Criminal Mischief report-3 flat tires on truck in one week span.

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1530- met ferry

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1715- Engine 12 training

1755- Engine 12 down to boat

1830- CERT meeting at Community Center.

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

2245- met ferry

 

Health Tip of the Week

A Simple Way to Stay Healthy

Hand washing doesn't take much time or effort, but it offers great rewards in terms of preventing illness.  Adopting this simple habit can play a major role in protecting your health.

Rub your hands vigorously for at least 20 seconds with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer and remember to scrub all surfaces, including the backs of your hands, wrists, between your fingers and under your fingernails.  

10/19/2014   Ofc. Richardson

0700 shift change with Officer Taylor

Patrolled island with PFD

0800 met ferry

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1230 Seashore Ave resident reports her mailbox damaged during the night, report completed.

1515 met ferry

checked TEIA

1630 met ferry

1800 met ferry

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

checked DPW

2115 met ferry

2230 checked Lions Club

checked American Legion

Now that most of the summer guests have left for the season.. be a good neighbor and keep your eyes open near their property... if you notice something out of the ordinary, give us a call.

10/18/2014  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc Lauterbach-PFD shift change--received a copy of a flyer w/note from MIT Professor re:all day/night party for "Sovereign State of # Ferguson" written over a map of Peaks Island. Several Islanders aware of "party invitation to 46 Winding Way" stated that they had seen the event on twitter and were concerned at the size of a crowd should they respond and come to the Island-Shift commander notified.

0800- met ferry-patrolled Island

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island-S/A to Winding way-no activity

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island-S/A to Winding Way-no activity

1330- met ferry-spoke w/band member retrieving guitars forgotten after Wedding

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island-S/A to Winding Way-no activity

1645- met ferry

1700- 46 Winding Way-attempted to contact Professor Jackson re:Islander finding his backpack in road

1750- met ferry-checked wedding venues

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island-checked wedding venues

2030- met ferry-checked wedding venues

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island-checked wedding venues

2245- met ferry-patrolled Island

2300- 46 Winding Way-spoke w/Professor Jackson re:backpack found in road

2315- checked bars

2345- met ferry

 

Cold and Flu season is upon us. If you are in the category of people who are at risk, remember to talk to your health care provider and get your flu shot. If you are running a fever please remember the close quarters on the ferries and stay home if you think you are contagious.

 

 

10/17/2014   Ofc. Robert Lauterbach

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry and patrolled island.

0920 - patrolled island and met 0945 ferry.

1100 - met ferry.

1215 - cleaned ambulance and truck bay.

1430 - met ferry and patrolled island.

1530 - met ferry.

1645 - met ferry and patrolled island.

1750 - met ferry.

1920 - met 1930 ferry.

1945 - special attention check for DPW.  Tank 12 parked outside all night.

2030 - met ferry.

2130 - met ferry.

2245 - met ferry. 

***Quick tip***Please remember to lock your vehicles and keep any valuables out of eye sight when left in your vehicle.  

10-16-2014   Ofc. T. OConnor

0700-arrived on the island

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

0945-met the ferry, checked the back of the island

1100-met the ferry, checked the community Center

1230-met the ferry, patrolled

1430- met the ferry, checked the area around the school

1530-met the ferry, patrolled

1645-met the ferry, patrolled around the island

1750-met the ferry, patrolled

1930-met the ferry, checked the Lions Club

2030-met the ferry, checked the Community Center

2130-met the ferry, patrolled

    

Tip of the day.......use common practices to minimize the risk of spreading infectious disease, cover your cough, wash hands often.

10/15/2014   Ofc. Robert Lauterbach

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry and patrolled island.

0945 - met ferry.

1100 - met ferry and patrolled Central Ave.

1230 - met ferry.

1430 - met ferry.

1445 - spoke with two individuals at intersection of Welch and Island.  Dispatch advised that the male subject had two warrants.  He was arrested without incident.

1645 - met ferry and patrolled island.

1750 - met ferry.

1930 - met ferry.

2020 - checked DPW property and met 2030 ferry.

2130 - met ferry.

***Remember to wash hands thoroughly.  It's the beginning of flu season.

10-14-2014   Ofc. T. OConnor

 

0700-arrived on the island

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

0945-met the ferry, patrolled the back side of the island

1100-met the ferry, checked the Community Center

1230-met the ferry, patrolled

1430-met the ferry, checked the area around the school

1530-met the ferry, checked the area around DPW

1645-met the ferry, patrolled

1750-met the ferry, patrolled

1930-met the ferry, checked around the island

2030-met the ferry, checked the Lions Club

2130-met the ferry, gave special attention to Welch St

2245-met the ferry, checked the Community Center

 

 

Tip of the day ..Turning the clocks back this week...make sure to check the batteries in your smoke detectors!!

10/13/14   Ofc. Richardson

0700 shift change with Officer Taylor

0800 patrolled island with PFD

0930 met ferry

1000 assist PFD with rider falling off a horse, casualty report completed location, Seashore and Trefethen

1000 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

1735 met ferry

Got a call from lost day walkers at the TV tower.  Picked them up and brought them back to ferry landing.

1915 met ferry

Checked TEIA

2015 met ferry

Checked DPW

2115 met ferry

2230 met ferry

Checked Lions Club

Checked American Legion

 

Golf carts are meant to carry 4 adults...the brakes are not designed to stop any more weight than that.

 

10/12/2014  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

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

0745- follow up on case #14-9389

0900- Bldg-equip maintenance

0911- call from Ledgewood St resident

0915- call from Ledgewood St resident

0950- met ferry-patrolled Island

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry-spoke w/several Islanders

1430- met ferry-managed car ferry line-busy from wedding guests departure

1450- complaint re:overloaded golf cart

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1645- met ferry

1710- Bldg/equip maintenance

1750- met ferry

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry

2215- patrolled Island-checked bars

 

With Daylight savings time coming soon it's a good time to replace the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. While you are at it, we would love to suggest that you display large visible numbers on your home so that, in the event of an emergency, we can easily locate you.