Portland Public Library Portland Public Library Digital Commons
Island Times Newspaper, 2006 Island Times Newspaper, 2002-2013
8-2006
Island Times, Aug 2006
Mary Lou Wendell
David Tyler
Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/itn_2006
Recommended Citation Wendell, Mary Lou and Tyler, David, "Island Times, Aug 2006" (2006). Island Times Newspaper, 2006. 6. https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/itn_2006/6
This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Island Times Newspaper, 2002-2013 at Portland Public Library Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Island Times Newspaper, 2006 by an authorized administrator of Portland Public Library Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. AUGUST2006 A community newspaper covering the islands ofCasco Bay FREE Peaks secession negotiations at a stalemate
8V DAVIOl\'LER Richards sald that SNS could Negotiations over the secession ha\o-e its own, separate meetings or Peaks Island from the City of wilh the city to talk about alterna Portland have stalled after the first tives tosecesslon, bur that negoti· meeting. ations between the island and the The parties involved cannot ciiy should be abou1 separation at even agree about how negotiations this point Int.he process. should be conducted. City repre For their part, the IIC will now sentatives say 1.hey will oruy nego adopt a different negotiating tac tiate in pubUc meetings and nego tic. "We've decided that we will ne lla1ors for the Island l11dcpendence gollate in wri1ing," said Michael Conuninee (IIC) say the sessions Richards, the head of the JJC's ne need to be private. gotiating 1eam. "We'll build a re In addition, Solu1ions, Not Se cord ofour offers and we'll do it in cessions (SNS), who oppose seces \-.•citing." sion, say that nego1ia1ions should ·slnce we're having some diffi be open aJld inclush-e· and that culties with protocol, let's bypass they have a right to be present at all that for 1\0W and talk about materi· negotiation sessions to represent al issues," he said. The IIC plans 10 the 42.5 percent of the electora1e send a Jetter to the city about edu who opposed secession in the June cation issues. 13 advisory referendum. When told this, Gary Wood, 1he "Our interests differ from the City of Portland's corporation Triple MA service provider Paul Bridges. otherwise known as Call Paul, uses his truck to haul city and from 1he UC; neither the counsel and a member of the city's vehicles on Peaks Island. Photo by Marylou Wendell city nor the UC can speak for us; negotiating team said if thafs 1he we have our own point of view and case, the city wW n-1akc all the doc· proposals to bring to the table.'' uments public. "Doesn't that kind wrote members of Solutions Not of defeat whnt their purpose is in 1riple AAA service provider Paul Secession. in their opening ncgoti· trying to make 1hese private?'' he ating statement. •1 think that there asked. ·1 guess both sides are frus is much that needs to be done in trated. 1 wish l had a clear answer Bridgescomestotherescue exploring the types of commit 1ha1 would make this work for cv knew rh3t he needed to make a ments we might ex~t from the er\"one~" 8\"HEOYSUlli\SIO bought tl,e ,·cry house that they 360-degree life change so he could clty when sece'i-;ion faHs,'' said Richards said that the IIC will In 1995, Paul Bridges was living had rented and created a new Ufe. Lane WiUfrunson. ch~ir of Sohl• welcome any public met:tingwith in Portland and happily climbing Paul continued to \.\Ork in man be there for bo1h SUsan and Fan lions, N01 Sec·ession. ·Thii ls .ib the city as tong as rhe agenda j~ the corporate l3dder. Todav he is a agement as he had for more thnn Toi. rauJ coo~ an inventory of the ~ u,: ely COM,,,i,>~l~ ,,ith v,antmg ugrecd to in ad,ance. .. But the ne iUQ..l;re on Pea.ii:., h,l.md. w •8 a d 15 ,·ears. commuting w "ilonl:md to $\\rvfve A~ " o;;u,talnable, ,-ear• gotiating team ts noq~otngto ne llxln(lslanders' ~IS" iR' the AAXs by ferr,-1\lthougb P,ul 1elt rha1 things that he enjo,ed doing which round commw1itv.·· ~ pi,asn<>, SECESSION, page II oOIC'ial sen'ice pro,·ider. as \\·eU as 0 1here is nothing bener than living included auto repair, finish car· running n c:.'\rpenrry business. on the island··, his job was a con pent')', and any1.hing that allowed The introduction of the first-ever Stant source of stress. This contra· him lo use his mechanical ability. AAA service man 10 Peaks Island is dieted 1he way that he and Susan He grew up on a fam1 in Uni· Chebeague ferry board criticized a big deal. since an emergency with had intentionallv tried to live. The t}'. where the family had over 100 the island car is a major hassle. adoption ofthei.rdaughler, Fan Tai, dairy cows a.swell as horses, chlck 8V DA VIO 1\'LfJ\ 1\vo new members of the Board Paul moved to the island 11 years in 2000 put Pa,~·s work into per ens and pigs. Hls father had been a The Board of Directors of the of Directors were 'also elected at ago, shonly after vacationing here spective. He knew that 1here had professor and a "child of the '60s", Chebeague Transportation Com the meeting: John Wtlson and Da with his wife, Susan. Susan fell in LO be a bcncr way to make a living, moving the family to the farm pany were criticized for bad m.va vid HiJJ. The two men were nomi- love with their summer rental and but job opportunltles o n the island when Paul was in fourth grade. agcment at an emotional annual 11a1ed from the floor and defeated l:new it was the only place that were vcrv Umited. Paul liked to take apart cars for meeting of the Chebeague 1ians candidates who had been recom she wanted to live. She fell in love Last year, Paul's wife, Susan, was fun and discovered that he had portation Company, the private mended by the board's Nominat with the island's slower pace oflifc diagnosed with breast cancer. She natural mechanical ability. If company that runs the island's ing Committee: Aaron Rugh and and rustic beaury. She said to Paul, would have to trndergo a doubJe something needed to be repaired, ferry connection ber.,•een Stone Glen Kersteen. Two other board ·rm moving to the island. Are you 1nastcctorny, reconstruction. ns the family had 10 do ii themselves. Wharf and Cousins Island. members chosen by 1he nominal· coming with me?" Pnul a,1d Susan well as aggressive treatmem. Pnt~ plMsesee PAUL,page9 There were over 200 people ing committee were re·elected: packed into the Chebeague Island Paul Belesca and Wayne Dyer. Hall on July 7, with many more The Board of Directors has since people standing at the doors and made a list of every concern ralscd Goodhue, with Peaks ties, seeks City Council s eat outside the building, next to the at the annuaJ meeting and has hall's open windows. pkasesee FllRJlY, page 13 BY DAVIOTvl.ER councilor representing Portland's nominallon papers. 1\vo other Peaks Island residen1s may know District 1, which includes the is· men have taken out papers for this Kirk Goodhue as the man who lands of Peaks, Great and Little Di race: Kevin Donoghue and David wears shorts later in the year than amond and Cliff and Munjoy HIii E. Bouthilette. Nomination papers Peaks ferry landing al.mos, anvoneon the island. on the malnland. are due SepJ. 5 for t.he November But Goodhue, who owns Pnrt ls Goodhue is challenging incum election. land Realty on Peaks Island. would bent District I Councilor WiU Gor Goodhue said he did not want to traffic changes proposed like to be known as the next city ham, who has already taken out criticize individual councilors. . But BVDAVID'J\'l..ER Welch Street {which Island poUce he questions many actions tak.· A group of Peaks Island residents are already enforcing); encourag• en by the council in the past five have agreed on proposals to help ing pedestrians to stay on the side years. "They seem as if 1hey are go improve traffic congestion at the walk on the side of the road where ing their O\'-lll ,,ray, without reeling ferry landing. businesses are located; and creat· the need to weigh what the public The ideas are less ambitious than ing four parking spaces in front of is feeling,· he said. a proposal discuss~d ·n the spring lones Landing to be reserved for • 1 hope 10 bring some fresh eyes that upset many business owner~. 1he volunlttr taxi, those dropping to some of the issues," he said. Those suggestiOu-,, \\ hrch were re off the elderly or disabled and the In an e-mailsem out at the end jected, inc1udcd reservations for island police. of Jul)' to islanders, Goodhue out the car ftrry and a 10-minute lintlt The re,ised proposals were lin~d the ·many questionable po on leaving your car ln the ferry line. agreed to at a public meeting held p/ease Stt COOOHlJE, page I I Bui tll<' g,oup did agree on the bi t.he Peaks Island Transportation following pmposals: a 72 hour Umlt Committee on Jul\' 12 at the com on parking in the 101 near the ferry munity center, and can be viewed landing; making the turnaround onJine nt \'ti\VV-.'.pinainfo.org (clkk Inside 011 t.o,,-er \\etch Street one.way on the banner titled Welch Stre<>1 Briefs p 2 (except for cars arc<-ssing the park· Public Safety Propo,ali. About 30 Police log p 10 Ing lot) and limitmg parking there people attended the meeting. This Island Life p.5 to 15 minutes; not allowing \"Chi l'or many of the proposals there Kirk Goodhue, who owns Port Island Realty. questions Cro,,,word puzzle p.13 cles with passengers to drive be· is no date yet for implementation. many City Council decisions about Portland's Waterfront. Star Gazing p 14 yond 1h~ waiting shed on Lower pi,awse, TRAFFIC, page9 Photo by Mary Lou Wendell August2006 PAGll 2 ISIAND TIMES
freight operations away from passengers. ease." part of the committ.ee: caitlin Baker, Casco ·David 1}'ler Fonjer was not sure hov1.1 many cats could Bay Lines sales and marketing director: Mi be trapped on this first day. He plans to con- chael Bryand, senior captain: and Meghan Transit ion meeting set 1inue trapping in this area over the next Busby, operations agent. The election or che Chebeague Island month ... \\'e wW be very conscientious that The committee is coming up with an ad· InBrief venisemcnt for the position and figuring out Transition Committee has been set for Sun., v.--e're oot catching any pe,s," he said. But he Sept LO at I p.m. at the Chebeague Recre- said that residents in this area should make how much that ad will cost, said Carter. The ation Center. suJe that their domestic cats have a collar ad does ask for someone with maritime ex· Gate 4 work begins perience, but they won't exclude candidates Construction of a new passenger and This is the official beginning of the uan- on or have tags. The wild cats will be taken sition of Chebeague Island from being pan to the Westbrook Animal Refuge League, he without that e.xperience. "\"Ve are keeping an freight loading gate began in July at the Cas open mind," said Caner. "We're looking for co Bav Llnes Termlnal In Ponland. What had of Ctunberland to becoming its own town, said. which will happen July I , 2007. The meet- -David1)•/er the best person we can find." Carter said the been used fon-essel maintenance and park committee meetings are not open the pub· ing will become another gate where passen in gwill be moderated by Cwnberland Town Councilor Stephen Moriarty andTmm Cieri< Papkee takes out papers lie. b ut islanders should contact their island gersand freight can be loaded. representatives, or go the Casco Bay Lines The $310,000 project is being paid lor en• Nadeen Daniels will run the voting. Linda Papkee, who holds the Long Island At th is meetiJlg, those who are registered seat on the Casco Bay lslru1dTransit Distrlc1's Web site ,o offer input into the search pro tlrelywithstate and federal funds, according cess. ro Pat Christian, general manager of Casco to vote on Chebeague will elect nine peo- Board o f Directors has taken o ut nomination pie to become 1he Transition Committee. papers.accordingtoSusanW"tlliams,admln· -David Tyler Bai•Unes. Reed and Reed, Inc. ofWoolwich, the con Although the meeting Is open to everyone, isuative assistant at Casco Bay Lines. In ad- Board against zoning tractor for Ocean Gateway, is doing the proj 0 11.ly Chebeague registered voters can nomi- dition, Long Island resident Dont1a Rock change ect. supervised by the Maine Depanmem of nate candidates and vote, according to Town ell took out papers lor the Islands-at-Large Manager Bill Shane. After nominations, seat now held by Peaks Island resident Lar 11\e City of Pon land Planning Board ,·oted Ttansponation. The new gate 4 will be used 5 100 on My25 againsCliff Island; and Donna Rockett, ea. In phase 3, which does not have funding, not social," he said. "They wlll not let you get public member, from Long Island. In addi- close to them and they carry a risk of d is- lion three Casco Bay Lines employees a,-e a new freight shed would be built 10 move :.__-=-~=--_:__-~------~ All new summer menu featuring f rcsh. local lobster and sea£ ood and award-winning chowder and lobster bisque from Kennebunkport Chowder Company.
The Inn's new execut ive chef, Chris Gordon, brings 20 years experience to the ieland. For the paet decade. he has been executive chef at Feder.ii Jack's Restaurant and Brew Pub in Kennebu nk. He brings a high st andard of quality, consietency, and eervice t o The Inn. Chef Paul Andereen joined the Inn in t he aummer of 2005 ae; garde manger and has been promoted to the position of chef. He brings a life-long paesion for food and h.liS an expe~ise in Mediterranean cuieine. The new pub menu feat ures caeual, creative fare and the event m,mu brings an upscale, elegant dining experience for private events.
Getting There: Casco Bay Lines Portland Express We.ter Taxi Isl.and Water Taxi 207-774-7871 207-415-8493 207-799-1818
Mooring and Docking: Parking on the Mainland: Peaks Island Marina Fisherman'e Wharf 207-766-5783 Commercial St reet, Portland 207-773-6649 For Events: Contact Cityside Events - Our exclusive event coordinator: [email protected] 207-774-4527
The Inn on Peaks Island 33 Islabd Avcbuc Peaks Islabd, ME 04108 207-766-5100 www.iooonpcaks.com A1tgust 2006 ISlAND TIMES PAGE3
122 CUMBERLAND AVE, PORTLAND, MAINE 04101 • 775-0493
WHEN IT COMES TO CARS ••• COME TO US . . . ~
Capt. Ralph Munroe stands next to the new Chebeague Island fire truck, on dis play at the July 4 picnic. It is t he first piece of equipment to bear the seal, and name, of the Town of Chebeague Is land. Photo by David Tyler New fire truck on Chebeague The first-ever appearance of Chebeag\le lsland's \'olunteer force and also works as a Island's new fire truck al the July 4 parade firefighter for the City of Portland. was one of the highlights of that annual The new tn,ck cosr about $280,000. Al event. What made it even more special was though it was purchased by 1he Town of the fire truck is the first to bear the name. Cumberland, as part of the secession agree and the seal, of the Town ofCheb eague Is• men1, the new Town of Chebeague will re land. imburse Cumberland for the new uuck. ac The State Legislature approved Che cording to Shane. beague Island's independence from Cum· Town offi cials called in the person who Captain Ben Garfield berland on April 5. b ut it will not become letters town vehicles in on Sunday, July 2 official un til /Illy I, 2007. When the new fire to work o n the new truck. Munroe origi· Inshore-Offshore Fishing tnickarrived in Cumberland on June 30, the nally suggested the space for the town seal Striped Bass, Blues, Sharks Town of Cumberland did everything possi be lefr blank, since Ute new Town of Che· ble to get it ready so it could appear in the beag,,e, which doesn't ex!st yet. has no o fO July 4 parade. cial seal. But the person doing the lettering Families Welcome Fire Chief Daniel R. Small and Town Man did not wan t to leave a.n empty space. So he Pick-up and drop off al Peaks Island available. ager Bill Shane worked hard to get the truck designed three different seals, and Munro e Four hour Caso Bay Trips our specially since 1996 ready. "They stood behind us 110 percent and Small picked one. "He wanted the job getting the truck over here." said Chebeague to look good \\1,en he leaves," Munroe said. 207.799.1339 Cell: 207.232 .1678 Island resident Captain Ralph Munroe. "It seems to be a hlt. everyone likes it q uite PO Box 10541 · Portland, ME 04104 weU." "They d eserve a lot of recognition." Mun· www.gofl shmaine.com roe is the captain ofEngine 4 for Chebeague plcasesreTI?.ACHER,pag,, 13 : ·.. \',:,, '
\
UniqueJewe lryand Gilts ON THE WATERFRON T AT 18 0 CO MME RCIAL S TRE ET OR VISIT WWW.P ORTLAND L-OBSTEfCOII P,AN,:-CO M Open weekends , through June 11. ._. ST.EAMEI LIBSTEll 1111.EllS Open six days throughout STEAMEII • FIii & CIIPS • FIIEI CLAMS the summer. ~IBSTJI & C·IAB IILL.S I ClosedTuesda ys. :. ITEAMEI .. ,ssELS. WIIE &·LICAL IEEIS EATIN J OIN USE.VERY TUESDAY FOR _o,r, tab,~ ~~&g'~ .· .775~2112·· , All Z Fii lllT IICS 11 ... OUR DOO ·FRIENl> LY. DECK '< • . ) .. :, .... ~ .._ ' . .. PAGE 4 ISIAND TIMES August2006 Island Views
shame for my failure. her hands. There were several families with More recently, I iook the 6 p.m. Sunday kids on the same boat. You'd have to be the Peaks Island, the way I see it boat into town. The usual drunken crowd worst kind of moral relativist not to have from Jones Landing was waiting to force found the language and behavior of some BY BIU OIC!ONSON shows to which the American viewing p ub its way onto the boat. One loud-mouthed of the drunks somewhere on the far side of I love George Rosol's Island Times piec lic has become addicted. young woman, spouting vulgarities, nursed offensive. es; his sweet gift for finding the quirky hu I'll share a few telling snapshots, but be a bleeding foot from stepping carelessly The next day, I told the young woman mor in things about Peaks Island life always fore I do let me confess that mv hands on a broken beer bottle. The police didn't how sorry I was that she and her fellow crew gives me allft. He has a happy knack for see nre no cleaner than anyone else's.when it meet the boat th is time, so the ~·ou.ng ferry members had to endure that and asked ing and celebrating a carefree inJ1ocence comes to letting this happen. On a recent crew was left to its own devices. As I gor on what I could do 10 help prevent it happen many of us have not tasted since we were Saturday night, for instance. I stood next the boat, I noticed a grim look on the face ing agrun. She shrugged and said that may kids. There may not be much on which we to two young teenagers waiting to board of the young wornan with the metaJ count· be a letter to her manager would help be all would allow ourselves to find common the last boat home.1\vo older, bigger guys, ing device. I'm betting she was thinking cause comphlints from the crew carry littJe ground these days, but I reckon we might obviously drunk, came up the walkway, what I was: ifs he had to tum people away, weight. I went home determined to wrhe agree that given the growing darkness of the snarled "out of my way, (expletive deleted)" she might have an uncontrollable mob on please see PllAJ Commlttee members c·Members of Island able senior housing complex and new he.'\lth Letters to the editor Independence Committee profiled"). In center facility. Or tlm !he city gave $178,000 particular, one profile addressed islanders toward fu nding the housing complex. Secession is selfish as well as my concern about several arro• effons towards lndependent living for our It ne\/'er mentioned that since 1970s, Pon• and divisiye gant quotes attributed 10 Michael Richards elderly, children's programs at the Peaks ls land has made a significant fiscal contri in the press. land Children's Workshop, and the finances bution towards tl,e yearly operating bud Everyone needs a reason, because every Since the majority of Peaks Islanders has and direction of our health center, noting get of the Peaks Island Cllildren's Workshop one is curious. People can't stand the brevity expressed an interest in secedin g from the that Peaks Island ·volunteers (and paid is ($475,000.) Or that the city contributed of a single sentence response, either because City of Ponland, the island wW need 10 es landers) ... not the city of Portland" created $ 150,000 10 build the new cllild care center of their insatiable curiosity, or because of tablish some sort of governance structure and sustain these "'complex issues.'' in 1995. Or that In-kind support from Pon their arrogant beliefthat they can placate a that ,viii (according to the IIC's material) I've been involved in e.-tch of these effons. land Public Health and other city agencies person's idiocy and change their mind. With represent lheviews of al/islanders. l was the former director of the Peaks Island help the c hild care center mai.main its integ politics. it so happens. that the q uestion of How does insisting that the negotiations Children's Workshop from 1982-2001 and I rity as a q uality program. "why" transcends all normal modes of re for the terms ofsecession take place in pri· was a member of the Senior HousingAdviso These projects are, indeed, excellent ex sponse, catapulting Itself into the teeming vate help represent the views of all island rY Conunittee from 1997-2005. 1 am a mem amples of what can and does happen when mess of proselytization. ers? How does Mr. Richard's Insistence that ber of the Casco Bav Health Center Board of islanders agree on a direction and act to· Evetyone believes they are right in mo there is "no place at the table" for the Solu Directors, a position I have heldsutce 1989. gether as a strong neighborhood and com ments when their abWty to determine what rions Not Secession organization (which While it's certainly true that islanders munity, in partnership with Ponland, for is right is clouded byselfishness. represents at least 42 percent of the island identified the needs and spent many hours solutions that keep our island infrastructure The current movement fo r island inde ers) allow for !he establishment of trust and dreaming and planning, without boll1 stra strong. pendence fi nds its impetus through selfish mutual respect in the community? tegic and fiscal support from the City of I, for one, feel many years of caring and ness and personal gain. The purveyors of How does the suggestion that Islanders Portland, we would still be dreaming. hard work trivialized by Lhe version of island this n1ovement started a committee, an idea against secession hold their own series of The UC profile neglected to mention history ponrayed by the UC profile. Pon thar is synonymous with rile Idea of a com meetings with the city help foster a sense of how Ponland has assisted the Peaks Island land has provided many resources and sup munity; that is, a group of people, a gather moving past o ur differences to look together Health Center with medical equipment, port that we ·volw1teers and island workers· ing, a council of friendship, of purpose, and into the future? How do we expect a t0\\1l of building maintenance, and fu nding that en ha"e needed to fulml our commitment 10 goodwill. However, whene,eer I hMr anyone Peaks Island to be able to self-govern when abled the Health Center Board to create an ourcominmtlty. speak in favor of secession, they simply de the IIC has begun a process of divisiveness investment fund which supports ongoing My thanks to aU for the many hours spent cry the high taxes they have to pay. with their recent actions that are clearly operations. helping our dreams come true. They, them, that mass of Independent meant to deny access to important conver· The proftle left out the fact that Portland -Jani11eBla1t, Peaks ls/a,1d freethinkers! sations that will affect the cmi.re commu donated the land needed to build the afford- So, here ls a brief statement that will nity? hopefully deter anyone from a ttempting As a Peaks Islander, I am embarrassed 10 change my mind. I voted no because the by the recent turn of events and hope that desire for secessJon \ '\'llS selfish and under• calmer heads can prevail before this seces mined any attempt to find a more purpose sion issue causes deep fissures ln the com ful, less divisive, solution. munity that will make amicable self-gov ISLAND~ TIMES Anybody with a reasonable capacity for ernance impossible should seoession take AtMrmll.lfity~pntot"'"",f PMil1'lmwl cognizant thought would understand that place. everyone is affected by high taxes. A solution -Mike Levine, Pruks Island should be inclusive, no, exclusive. Publishers: Mary Lou Wendell/David Tyler -James F.Walslt, Peaks Island Our island history Member of the New England Press Association. Upset by independence Any weU functioning democracy should The Island nmes Es a community new-spaper oovering the islands ln ca.~ Bay. We,.. -elcome naturalJy involve divergent views and opin· binh. cngagemenl and wedding announccmems; obituaries; notices ofcommunity even LS; and committee positions ions and I have respect for any who takes the letters to the editor. Please lryto keep letters to 300wordsorless. Wo reserve the right to edh alJ I am a year-round resident \\'hO is very lime 10 become engaged. I also feel an obli letter!;. The ne-.••spaperis available by mail for $20a year. Addresschecb to lslmul1Ymt:t. Our disturbed by the actions of the Island Inde gation 10 speak out when I believe a public malllngaddress is 146 Ledgewood Rd., Peaks Island, Maine, 01 I 06. To reach Mary Lou WendcU, pendence Committee (llCJ during the week viewpoint to be misle.-tding, harmful, or just call 766-0951; 10 reach David Tyler. cull 273-3408. OUr e-mail address is [email protected]. of July. While I voted •no" on secession, this plain wrong. for ad rates,caU 766·0951. lenerls not meant to re·hash my reasons for Witltin that context, I would like to com that vote, but rather to address the childish ment on remarks appearing in the July ls behavior at Thursday's meeting with the city la11tl 1Tmcs profde of Island Independence Printed by Southern Maine Newspaper Printing Co., Westbrook. August2006 ISIAND TIMES PAGE 5 you really see through all tJ1at Japanese glaciers have given us. knotweed and bittersweet?TaU oalcs and We boat, we fish, we skip s tones, we j This island life j maples and fir block much of what we are hunt sea glass, we stack rocks, we clam told ls a beautlful sky. bake, we collect driftwood, we make mu BY GEORGE ROSOL bushes, and other tactics that stir the Ah, let's not forget the surf. That cease· s ic and create art. \Ve write poetry and Sitting on the lido deck of the heans of men and boys. Maybe the hearts less roar. That u nending killer of a good prose, We respect each other and our Machigonne, I couldn't help but look over of young ladies too. I have heard or read night's rest, The beauty and majesty or privacy. We live a good life. So, bring on the shoulder of a passenger engrossed in o r dreamed or paint cannon balls fiUed the waves are lost on rhose who quickly those c,horisters and Teamsters and who a s ummer read. It was a story deserv with Kool-Aid and with M&Ms used as bore of it and pay little attention as they ever else wishes to come. ing of a review as a late summer page shrapnel. How could that be bad? I'm read and snack :md .------, turner. The author wa.s by Louisa Alcott, not sure if this is a spectator spore, but if snooze In the hazy the name this living author borrowed a.nyone is interested in watching, just ask sunshine. thinking no one would care this long af around. The intent of this MICHAEL MCINTYRE ter Alcott's death. The title-"Meatball-A ... curm udgeonly take Love Srory." published by Platypus Press, on Peaks Island is $24.95. There's the 350-volce Mormon Tab meant to be con Our hero is a middle-aged man carry ernacle Choir from Salt Lake City want structive. Peaks is a ELECTRICIAN Ing a torch, with a dying flicker, for his ing 10 come to Peaks to s ing and visit. good address, as they long lost high school sweetheart. He is And th ere.is the International Teamsters say, Our Idea or fun ls A call to me equals a call to you eating an unwholesome dinner in an un Union looking for accommodations on not to be taken too se v1holesome diner one summer evening. Peaks for a summer meeting and ox riously, There are no He has no job. He lives with his moth roast, So, what gives? What ls there so palms or white sands er, who hates him dearly. Before him ls a special about Peaks Island that makes or warm waters. We 749-4777 grimy plate loaded with spaghetti, a hint such strange bedfellows ache to come have what the anciem of sauce, and a single meatball. To his here? Face it. We aren't much of a draw. surprise, he bites into a note cooked into Oh, the island had its day as the Coney ls the meatball. The content ofthe message land of New England when tens of thou ISLAND TRANSPORTER:, LLC causes said torch to flicker brightly once sands boated over in thelr summer wool M A RI NI T RANS VOR I A" I JON 0 1 F.Q lllPM I N ·r ,\ N J> M A I i R I Ai again, and he leaves with paper napkin ens, hoop skins. and straw bonnets. still about his neck and his unfinished Peaks Island has since settled into be dinner gelling on the plate, What hap ing a ho-hum sort of place. The first to 'MN Reliance,Tu g Pion ett, MN bland Trans porttt v,i1h $t:rvicc to Casto Say, Pt:nohsco1 pens next is a non-stop romp involving recognize what we are, are the kids, They Uayand thecniiro Maine coast, our3 uni1scan his old love, who mav have written the who are hustled awav from their friends beJ>05itioned to homdlet"'tll the largest job. note, or hjs mother wh·o may have written and neighborhoods in the dark of New the note. The web that Alcott (sic) weaves Jersey :md Massachusetts nights and de in this dark romance is complex and pep posited on our sidewalks and corners to pered with touches or idiocy, wltich ac spend v,,.hat seems to be a life sentence count for much or the storv·s charm. Jt is on this rock. l'hey make lazy circles in the a hit for a hammock. · streets with their bikes. Some find mo ... mentary Joy In the waters off the pier. A bored walk replaces a boardwalk, Pitch Peaks has its own Rainbow Division ing quarters replaces the thrill or an ar the Paint•BalJ Irregulars. lf you aren't cade. Not much laughing out loud. A • BuildingSupplies aware. this spon is where grown men and smile or two is the norm. Nobody whis teenage (and younger) boys play war in tles. T hev are all beautiful but much 100 • Asphaltfconcrece trucks private Peaks woods firing a ir-propelled, sober. rce cream helps. • Utilities/well drilling gum ball -sized spheres filled with paint. What Is there for the rest ofus? Unend • Cra\'el, stone lt is a game with sides and in which com• ing confrontation with our Golden Era batants are '"'kHled'' or .. wounded" de fixer- uppers. The never-ending prepa PreJh seafood from Maine to Portugal Smoked seafood 1md caviar Delicious Cheeses Olive oils & vinegars Fresh bread and produce Unique gourtnet items, and ofcourse Portland's most exte11sive wine selection. 262 Commercial Street, Portland, Maine 0410 I ()pm Tuesday througlt Saturday 10:00-6:30 1f>7.77S.7S60 PAGE6 ISlAND TIMFS August2006 PF.AXS, frompage4 • the letter, but I got Jost in my island life and forgot to write. I know an jsland youth, the son of a long time islander. He's a sweet young man who shares his dad's habit ofsaying whatever is on Ms mind without fi rst puning a coat of varnish o n it. We were talkin g recently and I rhapsodized about how nice it is to live in a safe place. He gave me a look that sug gested he thought I was absurdly naive as AT WARREN, CURRIER&. BUCHANAN, he launched into a narrative about crack WE UNDERSTAND , ,._ l 'Tl4H• , N Al •r: cocaine and booze abuse o n Peaks, accom • VOTED PORTLAND'S BEST panied by break- ins of summer people's THE LEGAL NEEDS OF ISLANDERS homes. It's worst in ,.;mer, he told me, a nd ANO WE'RE AN EASY WALK FROM 111£ BOAT! EXTENSIVE SELECTION OF QUALITY FISH & SEAFOOD H's not just teenagers. I asked him what ac· counts for it. "There's nothing else to do," he WE PACK TO TRAVEL / WE SHIP NATIONWIDE repUed. Duos WILL$ Knowing of i-ny passio n for creating a bet· ZONING PROBATE ter world for the young, last swruner a good WE SHIP TO THE ISLANDS buddy urged me to get to Beau Boyle, T mE SEARCHES LAND USE k!>ow VIA CASCO BAY LINES the Baptist pastor. Nol forthe first time, I re· ENTITY FORMATION 8ot1NDARY MAITERS ADVANCED ORDERS NEEDED minded him tli.at I am a liberal Democrat RtAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUSINESS CONTRACTS who does not believe in God in the usual PURCHASE & SALE CONTRACTS PARTNERS! IIP Ac•tEMt'n'S sense. "That's okay." he replied, "but he's 9 CUSTOM HOUSE WHARF the only person on this island who's work ing with the teenagers and I think you guys PORTLAND, MAINE 04101 would have a lot to say 10 each o ther." I 57 ExC:HANCE. $'1'11.U:'f never went, partly because I didn't like the WARREN & l'oRTLAND, MAIN£ 0410 I WWW.HARBORFISH.COM things I'd heard about Beau and his church, CURRIER TEL 7n-1262, FAX 772-1279 and partly because it ticked me off that my MONDAY - SATURDAY 8:30 AM TO 5:30 PM BUCHANAN, LLC C0UNSELflWACUBU.COM friend hadn't taken the time 10 find out that 775- 0251 OR 1-800-370-1790 Brad and others do plenly of good work with ( \1~{1l1, \',\IU er and the many volunteers are to be com· tic allhough the PubUc Works Department mended for doing such a good job or making remains "open to informal talks" with those the day a success. who oppose the project. If the project con Cliff Is land News Servicescut due to barge landing delays tinues ,vithout a.r1 y reduction of the opposi The inability of Portland to con,plete the tion Bobinsld estimates that island services BY LEO C\JtTER community hall. Bud had stopped catching new barge-landing project has led to a re· will continue 10 be disru pted for the next The month of Myon Cliff Island is usually lobster quite a while ago, but we will think duction of island services. Recycling of pa year 10 18 months. WU! Gorham ls deter dominated by the influx orpeople who come or him everv time we watch the boats steam per, plastic. cans and glass has been sus mined that the needs of the island be met, here to get a refreshing break from !heirnor out ofthecOve because the trim around our pended until the needed equipment can be and that the weU being of the community mal lives in o ther places. There is boating windows was his work. Bud is gone, but he brought and removed regularly. not be overruled by a determined minority. and fishin g, There is outdoor exercise like will be fondly remembered b)' those who Ciiy co\lllcU member Will Gorham and jogging and tennjs. There is reading, Mon~ knewhim. Public Works head MJke Bobinski confmned Odd and ends day night entenainmehts and staring at the CIIJJhookers that the City will be going through the nec The Island Readers met 10 discuss "Balzac ocean views and sea life. There is seeing old There is an important social group on essary hearings with the Maine Depanrnent and rite Little ChineseSeamstress" by Dal Si friends and making new ones. Year·round Cliff Island known as lhe "hookers". In spite of Environmental Protection to insnre that jie. This story about the effects of Mao's Cul residents benefit from seeing the enthusi of what you might think, the name comes environmental consideratlons are properly tural Revolution on different pans ofsociety asm others have for what is too often taken from the fact that hooked rugs have occa handled. A hearing with the City Planning p rovided an entertaining evening for about for granted in this unusual place. sionally emerged from their efforts; but this Board will occur in September to review the a dozen island residents. Digital subscriber Remembering is only part of the story. For many years a site plan and complete any needed condi line (DSL) service is on the island at the li Bud Vortlsch group of women has met in a private home tional zoning provisions. brary, historical society and a few homes. About a week before the annual July 4 ACE 10 knit, sew, hook, tat, mend and talk. Until Bobinskl indicated that the Ciiy has ob One can see groups of laptop users sitting picnic Dave Crowley came into my boat very recently Ruth Mistarl<'s house was the tained a 99 year lease to the needed land, around in range or the devices that pem\lt shed after completing some work on our place. Now with Ruth living on Peaks Island and that it contains many s1ipulations de wireless internet connection. A brave new Ooat. We were discussing a varieiy ofchoic the gatherings are held on Thursday after signed to protect island interests. The pro· world approaches! es to be made in my grodual approach to fin noons at Dianne Little's house. The wom ceedings remain quite formal and legalis- ishing the boat I promised to have done by en and youngsters, who occasionally join lastsummerwhenhlsEMTpagerwentoff. them, have supplied Seacoast Missions with H1s tires spun in the steep little path to knitted mittens, hats and the like, which fo r the road a,s he went to give aid, and I later many years have been given to needy folks learned that Bud Vortisch had collapsed at on remote islands. BRAD AND WYATT'S ReCYCLED BIKE SHOP his home and had died en route to Portland. Cliff Island fe els the impact or this group BudVortlsch was 78, and was a lifelong Cliff in many ways. The needs o f the island are Island bike rental Island person. Earlier in the spring people frequently identified by these people, and had asked when he was coming up from suggestions often come forth to prod the Full service bike repair Connecticut where he and his wife Shirley CUfflsland Association to f1X something in Cycling <1ccessoties spent the winter. Homeowners were con· the Community HaU, or to advise the City cemed about getting their places open for of Portland about somelhing they should be thesummer. addressing. Aspects of Casco Bay Lines ser For many years Bud made sure that n u vice draw regular attention and occasional merous homes on the island had their wa helpful suggestions. Everyone on the island ter on before surruner, and safely shut down benefits from this informal group. for the winter. His island car going by with a July 4 picnic a success Fishing tackle & pole rental length of h~e coiled on lhe roof was assure This year the island community experi a sign ofspring as the return of the robins or enced another successful Independence Skateboard department the emergence of dandelions. Almost any Day island Plcn.ic. As usual It was held on the conversation with Bud would utclude refer Sunday closest to the fourth so that lobster ence to the •good old days" and regret ihat men could attend The lhree-mlle race drew OPEN EVERY DAY T HIS SUMMER 10-6 change had to occur. It is hard to accept the abou1 fony runners, and Joan Benoit Samu loss of this good man, who served as fi re elson was lhe winner. The children's onemil 115 island Avenue, Peaks Island chlef in the Cliff Island volunteer brigade, er ,•;as won by Ian Coull. There was plenty of 766-5631 who helped cook lobsters at the ACE picnic good food and there were hundreds o f extra and who pitched in so often for events at the faces on lhe island fora day or two. Dale Dy- Taggart & Lane "hxceptional REALTORS for Exceptional Properties" PEAKS ISLAND Peaks lsland Dlamond CoYe *200&* ... Year 'round Cottage style home. &quiaildy restored Former GoigoonJOceau views. fpl. .-. Officer', Quarters - approx 4800 t!, gardem. 3 bdrms, 1.5 ba1b. abort 3 fpls, p:emier parade 6dd aetting, SATURDAYS walk to feay. $4'9,ooe S bedrooml. 3.5 balhl. 5595,800 f""i!r i; 3:00 TO 7:00 PM \ j . ..207,842·9•~~ AUGUST 26TH Affiliated with TOWNSEND REAL ESTATE 132 Spring Streel WALK, BIKE, SKIP OR RIDE Portland, Maine 0410 I fan I.AM Connie Taggart 207.233.1544 207.233.7803 sandcastles@maine. rr. com YISIT ISLRNO RRTISTS IN THEIR NRTURRL HRHITRTS PAGES ISIAND TIMES August2006 Little Diamond Dispatches BY LINDA 'IYLERAND PETERWAI.CII It is aslOnishing how many dlfrerent mi· The annual Fourth of July Horribles Pa· croenvironments there are o n these sea· rade was particularly spectacular thls year, borne pieces of land. Wing (truly his name) making Paul Stevens's famously last min· is a BioDh'ersity Research Institute bird ute, most-creative-ever oucfit really"fly." specialist and project leader for the world Using found malerials, Paul transformed famous llaglecam project. You owe it to himself into an eagle, headed by an up· yourselves to google "eaglecam: Oceans• turned th-e-gallon construction bucket with idc Trust earns all of o ur kudos this month an attached yellow lobster buoy beak for bringing this and the preservation of found on the beach by sons John and Nate land in the Casco Baytoouranention. that very morning. Body was comprised of Whoops. We just fo und a few more kudos. a white tee shirt and shorts: wings-black They go once again 10 1he tremendously af garbage bags stretched over some kind of fable and adept Casco Bay Lines captains frame. Legs: an old (we hope) pair of Dodo's and crews. Ne,~er without smiles, even on black tights, footed with talons made from the hottest of days w ith the mos t freight remaining pieces of a yellow-painted ba we've ever seen in one summer. nana box. Please, Patti, don't ever give it up. \Ve are reminded of the famous Thoreau Speaking of eagles, we, Susan Rudnicki, quote often muttered in our house: .. Sim· Kayakers from Little Diamond transport hedge s hrubs across Casco Bay. · and·Dale Doucette joined LOI Oceanside plify, simplify." We've mentioned our affec Photo by Wendell Plum Trust Conservancy board members Su tion for paddling 10 Peaks for slops at Han san Ingalls and Priscilla Doucette for a re nigan's and Lausier's nursery. We're thinking looking like oarsmen on Cleopatra's barges at last, for all the obvious reasons. ally splendid day on Cliff Island July 12. of aski11g Bean's to fashion new kayaks v.ith and all to the a1na.z.ement and amusernent It's njce to finally have weather nice The trust held its annual meeting at the ball larger stuff-hold openings to accommodate of passing boaters. It was so much fun that enough to be on the dock, and the casino is field after an old-fashioned and delicious our "blossoming" habit. the next Sunday found hedge shrubs in the looking swell with Phil Lee's improvements. cookom. Business over, we were treated, Susan lngaUs had the bright idea to fer- back of all four of our kayaks-this time to And speaking of the casino, LDl's Satur and we mean treated, to a talkbyWmgGoo 1-y peach trees across the bay, so several the amazement ofWendeU Plum who hap day Night Supper's are off to a scrump· dale about how the Casco Bay Islands serve weeks ago Terry and Pe1er paddled back 10 pened to be at the dock with his camera tious start. The first, on July 8, featured Da as habitats for migrating. shore, and sea Unlc in the shade of the seml·dwarf trees (see photo). And speaking ol'Wendell, we'!'e na Luzi's famous lasagna as served at the birds. Fascinating. swaying behind them from rhe stuff holds, awfully glad 10 see the Plum clan fully here forrner Luzi Cantina in \Vilbraham, Mass. Looks like we might have to enlarge the casino if the cro\\•ds keep growing; nearly a hundred people have shown up for each so far. Saturday Ni~hl Suppers arc a longtime tradition on the island, with a majority of the islanders serving on committees that gather weekly to communally prepare and serve the dinner just as our predecessors did a hundred years ago. back when the women of the Cogawesco Club ruled the kitchen. This bit of history comes to mind now because we've been working with oth er islanders to publish a facsimile edition of the 1928 Cogawesco Club Cookbook that will be available at our season·end fund raiser in October, Further food for thought, or, rather, thought for food: join our island progeny at local Portland ealeries. Start with the Pepper Club's newly instigated breakfast, where Jon Asen slings the hash (try the veg etarian, we've heard) and recommends the s,,rect rolls. Lunch: try the world-famous clam chowder at Portland Lobster Compa ny where Cory Labrecque wields his per sonal three-foot spoon named · nelga• in the kitchen. Assisting in the kitchen there is also our own Max Pizey. For a grand dinner, you'll want to specify a table with Abigail Maine Wharf, Portland. ME Lee Couture when you make a reservation at Fore Street; and for that intirnate dinner (Across From Casco Bay Lines) at the cottage, pick up a bottle of wine from 879-2562 Abby Ingalls at Downeast Beverage. All of this within walking distance of the ferry; ah, we are blessed. And as for the younger set: thank you Hannah, Sarah, Tory, Gabe, and Eben for bringing smiles to our faces every day. new News? \~'e need to hear from you if we don't see you often enough on the path. I You, too, could help 10 prevent endless rambUng. renovations And finally, while our first draft of this , column had no demises to report, we un• • fortunately need to follow our last month's t report of the preponderance of deal baby ao • i t1j O n,sl, seals on the beaches with Marilyn Murphy's July 24 sighting of a dead, fully mature gray seal down at the sandbar, Marilyn said there was not a mark on this k itch ens chubby and beautiful creature, and to fur ther add 10 her distress.she had a hard time finding the right agency to contact. Mari· lyn learned from our old friends at Marine design Animal Lifeline about the Maine Marine Animal Reporting Hotline, operated by the MaineStradlings Collaborative. l-800-532- green building 9551. Please jot down Ibis number in case you spot a dead or stranded marine ani• mal. The folks at this number will get you to the right person; in this case, Keith Matas• fu l ly i n sured sa, a rehabilitation coordinator at the Uni· versity of New England who came out v.1th his assistant and four interns to remove 1he seal for an autopsy. Our thanks to all who helped with chis, and our hopes are that at least something useful can be learned from 115 island avenue peaks island maine 04108 this sad incident. 207.766 .5 919 w ww.tjwhome.com Aug11st2006 ISLAND TIMES PAGE 9 TIW'FIC, from page l land Island/Neighborhood Administrator o n Saturdays through Mondays, from 6 a.m. do something," he said. Kane said rhat anorher p ublic hearing will Tom Fortier and a member of the Peaks ls through 3 p.m. to reserve that lane for vehi But most business owners believed that be scheduled in mid-August and that com· land Division of the Ponland Police Depan cles waiting to board the car ferry, Kane said. nothing 1najor needed to be done. There are ments are still welcome. "The lrnponam ment me, on Aug. 2 to review the sugges This restriction would be in place from Me· people dropping off friends or family before thing is ro make sure that everyone knows tions ar the ferry landing. morial Day weekend through Labor Day the boatleaves"but it all clears upin three or the rules and that noth ing is a surprise,'' The parking time limit agreed to at the July weekend. fo ur minutes. Evel)•one knO\vs it's crowded Kane said. 12 meellng was 48 hours. However.. 1he J>O· KaJ1e said island police ">ill stan enforcing and everyone tends to l:>e patient," he said. The document from the JuJy 12 meeting, lice said that was too-short a limit to be en this n Lle as soon as they are able to obtain Suggestions like lintlting the amount or written by Kane, also asks thar police issue forced.so it was extended to 72 hours. emergency no parkiJ1gsigns. time people can \\'3it in line in their cars for warnings rather than tickers ·ror a reason In addition, ii was agreed that d1ere wo uld The l i'ansportation Committee developed the ferry is bad for down from businesses. "If able introductory period.• be no parking on the west side oflsland Av out of the Pcal * Island Deliveries Of Sand, Stone, Home Heating Fuels * Gravel Lumber & Building Supplies #2 Fuel, K-1 & Propane* * Excavation 24 Hour Burner Service * * Site Work Furnace Installations* * Septic Systems Propane Appliances Sold & Serviced * * Driveways !,,faster Service Tecl,11icians: • Teny Mul kern * MARINE SERVICES • Coley Mulkern * Barge 'f ransportation Lice11sed Journeyman: • Guy Fradette * Marina Services, Slips, Licensed Delivery & Tank Setter Tecl,nicia11s: Moorings, Gas & Diesel • Teny Mulkern • Coley Mulkern • Guy Fradette We gladly accept Visa & Mastercard • Jay Soule • M Mulkern 98 Island Avenue Peaks Island Maine 041 08 Phone: (207) 766-2508 Fax: (207) 766.2507 Email: [email protected] • PAG£10 ISi.AND TIMES August2006 TWO GREAT PROPERTIES ON A GREAT ISLAND Peaks Police log June 26: Proper!)' found, Is land Avenue; theft, no address given. SHEPHERD'S WATCH criminal mischief, no address given; July 13:911 hang-up calls, MapleS1reet. Classic bungalow style cottage June 28: Theft, Island Avenue. July 14: Motor vehicle slop, Seashore Ave June 29: Criminal mischief. Island Av nue; persons bodlering, Trefethen Avenue. perched on a rocky crag within enue. July 15: Intoxicated person, Island Ave a few hundred feet of the June 30: Four separate motor vehicle nue; pedestrian accident, no address given. stops on Island Avenue: four separate mo July 16: Animal complaint, Seashore Av pounding surf. 1st floor open tor vehicle stops on Epps Street; two sepa enue; criminal mischief, no address given: living/dining w/ stone hearth, rate motor vehicle stops on Brackett Ave• loud pany, Seashore Avenue; EMS call, Is nue: two separate motor vehicle stops on land Avenue. comfortable bedroom & bath, Upper A Streel and separale motor vehicle July 17: Criminal mischief; Pleasant Av• stops on Centenntal Avenue: Pleasant Av • enue. modern kitchen w/ vaulted enue; Upper A S1reet and Highland Ave July 18: Loud parry, Oaldawn Road; park· ceiling & a screened porch. 2nd 0oor unfinished open, old nue. Parking complaint, no address given: ing complaint, Greenwood Street; burglary recovered stolen property, Island Avenue; to motor vehicle, Epps Street: EMS call, cottage style w/much potential. A great value at $279,000.00. broken.down motor vehicle, Seashore Av hemorrhage/laceration, Oaldawn Road. enue; vehicle complalm, no address given. July 19: EMS call, Torrington Avenue. July 20: drinki ng in public, no address MEMORIES July 1: Anim al complain!, no address giv• given; fight, Upper AStreeL Here's a Peaks Island three en; fight, no address given; animal com July 23: Animal complain1, no address plaint, Cottage Road. given; check well being, no address given; seasons cottage with plenty of July 2: Landlord/ tenanc problem, no drink.i ng in public, \Vetch Street; serving address given: drinking in public, Welch paperwork, Island Avenue; loud party, no room for family & friends; 3 Street; animal complaint, no address given; address given. bedrooms, a wonderful new civil complain1, Welch Street: suspicious July 24: Accideni, unknown injuries, Sea activity, no address given; juvenile offense, shore Avenue; keep the peace, Elizabeth family room, 2 porches & a no address given. Street; 911 hang-up calls, Pleasam Avenue; deck! It's situated on a 1/2 acre July 3: Loud music, ,\dams St reel; asslsl juveniie offense, no address given: theft, no Fire Oepanment, no address given. address given. of land, just a short walk to July 4: 911 hang-up calls, Highland Av· July 26: Motor vehicle 1heft, Island Av beach, tennis & sailing club. All this and more for the rea enue; criminal mischief. Seashore Avenue; enue. animal complaint, Bracken Avenue: figh1, July 28: Parking complaint, no address sonable price of $296,000.00. no address given: fireworks, Island Avenue; given; pedestrian check, Wtllow Streei: fireworks, no address given. drug possession, Upper A Streel, three sep· July 5: Confiscated item, WelchS1ree1. arale complainl of loud parties, no address July 6: Lock ou1, Oaklawn Road_; animal given. complaint, no address given; juvenile of July 29: Assaul1, no address given; EMS ASHMORE .R EALTY fense. no address given. caU, assault, no address given; liquor viola July 7: Motor vehicle theft, no address t.ion, no address given; fireworks, Seashore 207 .766.2981 given. Avenue; animal complaint, no address giv www.ashmorerealty.com July 9: Layout/incapaci1ated, Welch en. Street; 911 hang-up calls; Island Avenue; July 30: Civil complaint, no address giv 20 WELCH STREET• P EAKS ISL.ANIJ, MAINE 04 108 persons bothering, Ciiy Poinl Road. en. July 10: Criminal mischief, Oak Lawn Av• July 31: Animal complainl, Island Av· enue; suspicious activity, no address given. enue; persons bothering, Upper A Street; Realtor" and long time island resident, Ralph Ashmore, provides July 12: Criminal mischief: Island Av loud party, no address given. thoughtful, personalized, professional real es/ale services. enue; animal complaint, Spruce Avenue: Give him a cal/ today. HEAVY ITEM Pl K-UP NTHE ISLANDS • 2006 Little Diamond-Week of Aug. 7 Peaks Island-Week of Sept.11 There will not be a hazardous waste pick-up during H.I.P. Guidelines for disposal of material will be posted on the islands in a couple of weeks. 111111111=9 PIIIII CIII 188-2,21 TTY: 874-8494 August2006 ISlANDTIMES PAGBll SECESSION,from page 1 vate. th.en it has to go into executive session. meeting, we were going to tall: about the when he arrived at the meeting, there were gotiate in p ublic. And that's their decision All othe.r exceptions to public proceedings gro,md n~es." three tables in a U and one table was set up .so far. Since we won the \'Ote, it's time for the allow a public body to tall: with its staff or But when the city learn arrived at the gym, so that those sltting on it would have their city to view the island as an equal partner.· lawyers in private. "To do it in public WOllld they fo und a U-shaped set of three tables, backs to the audience... It was a re-arrang The question of whether the negotfations disclose your posltlon, you wouldn't get as and the four members of the SNS negotiat ing of three tables so that eveiybody could should be public is a major sricl:;ng point. good a deal, if you were selling property, or ing team (Chris Hoppin, Lane, Diane Kenty be seen," he said, about why he moved the SNS maintains they should be open. "We're you nugbt make a legal mistake," Wood said. and Sinlckl) already seated. Richards said tables. surprised the UC wants to shut out other is· "It's protecting pubUc money." the full llC negotlating team was not at the Richards said when he saw members of landers from this negotiation," wrote com The frustration also stems from a July 20 meeting. Richards, Mike Langella and alter SNS at the table, "that was what tipped the mittee members in their opening statement. session, held at the school gym. Richards nate Tom Bohan were there. Other mem scaie for us to not even sit at the table. This is When asked about SNS meetings, William said that the IIC, when told this would be a bers of the IIC's negotiating team are: Diane not a negotiation.s, this is not e'-r-en a discus~ son said, ·we do plan to have public meet public session, wrote a letter to the city in Moxhay, Rob llffany, John V.'hitman and Bill sion with the city... ings in the future." forming U,em that thellC's negotiating team Zimmerman. At that point, members of the audience Richards said negotjations always occur in would not be present. In addltion 10 Wood and Cohen, the city's booed Cohen and Wood. private. "Nobody I can talk to can cite an ex Wood said the city did not agree with Ute team includes At-Large Councilor Ed Su, "The city treated us badly," Richards said. ample where negotlaUons between two par, nc. "They weren't going to let us hold it the slovlc, Finance Director Duane Kline and "It got a little ugly. People in the audience ties happened in p ublic.• \'l'hen the ciiy ne way we wanted to hold it, and v.-c decided we Assistant City Manager Larry Meade were nor prepared to accept the mayor's ex gotiates conttactS v.ith publicservantsor for weren't going to meet in private; he said Wood said that Mayor James Cohen did planation of things. It did not make sense. land deals, those are in private, he said. In addition, SNS wrote a July 12 letter to not want the tables set up thal way. The city They asked, '\'l'ho set up the third 1able.' The He sent his analysis of the state law gov both the IIC and tl1e city asking for a seat. wanted the tables in a square, with the city mayor said, 'I don't know.' People just got erning public proceedings to the city. Rich at the table. "\'l'hatll\-er the ultlmate out on oneside and the UC on the other. "When madathim." ards writes that since the city negotiat• come of d1e secession movement. it's im we go1 there, someone had pulled one o f the Wood said the meeting was not set up to ing team is not a board. comnU.sslon or an portant that we all work together as a com tables off one end, creating a horseshoe and make the IIC look bad and that he under agency lt has no independent authority and munity," the letter stated •ay s in ing at the made it look like we were saylng the Solu stands that they are upsel. ·There was a must bring all proposals to the City Council. negotiation/medlation table, our group can tions, Not Secession would definitelv be at certain irony in Mike Richards saying this is •Therefore, the negotiations between the IIC make sure that aU of the issues ofconcern to the city table wlt11 equal status with the city why we can't have a meeting in public, when and the city negotiators are not a public pro Peaks Island's residents are addressed."The team and equal status with the island team," it was pro-secessionists that were misbehav ceeding within the meaning of the f.reedom letter was slgned by the SNS Steering Com Wood said. •That didn't help set the tone, ing." ofAccess law," Richards wrote. mittee: Will.iamson, Brenda Buchanan, Mark whe11 tliat physical al1eration of the table "We are truly p~ed why the secession Wood's response to the analysis: "that is Green, Barbara HoppiJl, Diane Price, Ron set-up took place." ists won't at least meet in public to tall: about completely incorrect. I think people can rry SiJtickl, GeneTaylor and Donald Webster. "We just said. al this point we'U go with the process and the ground rules." Wood to maneuver around it, but that law is pretty The city tean, went ahead w!U1 the meet what's here rather than take the time to bring said. "lt seems to us like an unfortunate and darn clear in its statement ofp urpose.'" ing. "We were hoping that they would in another table. If we were to do it again, I unnecessary power struggle." Collective bargaining can be public, ifboth change their mind and we wotlld have all supposed we would all say Jet's go look for parties agreed, Woods aid According to state been more than willing to talk about all of anothertable." ,------, law, if one party wants bargaining to be pri- these issues; Wood said. "It was a process Chris Hoppin said GOODHUE,.fromP11gC I a manager. encourage entrepre AUTO REPAIR lices and actions U1a1 have been appro"ed." In 19~ he purchased the business from neurs. He cited the effon to seek a city 1ax rebate Howard Heller of Peaks Island, who found And about those program, that he said cost the city Sl million ed the business. Port Island Realty has offic shorts. Goodhue's HOUSE CALLS1 and was doomed from the start. es on Peaks and Long Islands and on Federal work uniform ls Goodhue questioned the city's recent Street on the mainland. I-le employs an office shorts, a sport coat proposal 10 allow Ute Maine State Pier to manager and three brokers work for the real and a tie. ·Jfs sum· Whai an ideat be opened up for the development o f ho estate comJ>any as independent contractors. mer, and I like to tels, restaurants and other retail establish tn the last several years. he has become \\'ear shons as much Car Repair ments, because the city says ic is hard to find more involved in chy poHtics. For over five as possible; he said. marine-dependent tenants. He called that Jump Starts years he has been a member of the Employ Wearing them in Aats Fixed move •a slap in the face to pier owners Di ment Subcommittee of the City's Civil Ser to the fall was the Authoriied~ AAA Brush Removal Millo. McCowen. etc.) who have been saying vice Commission. This group imerviews result of an infor Service Repairs thatforyears." candidales for city jobs and appt0\<1?$ exams mal contest he had Carpentry He questloned the Citv Council's use of or other elements as part of the testing pro with a former post Painting contract zones · which, in effect, allow the cess for candidates. He is curremlv chair of men who had Ute Ex Dump Runs council to abuse lhe very :t.01UI\g ordinances the Friends ofthe Park CommissiOn. which change Street route Landscaping it has approved as various pet projects ha\.'e he has served on for s L, years. This group and a former manag Fence Repair come along." And he also mentioned lax promotes parks and recreation in the city. er of Walter's, in the Basement Cleaning policies regardingTax Increment Financing, He also was on the Eastern Prom Master Old Port. •we always Washer/Dryer Repair which reduces taxes for certain businesses PlanniJ1gCommlttee. competed to see who Property Caretaking which he says has resulted in loss of revenue In his e-mail, Goodhue lists the follow late in the season we for the city. i.ng issues that he is concerned about: a could wear them.• PAUL BRIDGES Goodhue is also critical of city master more definitive plan for mainland parking he said... O ne year, plans, which he says are not fo Uowed. He cit Pe.ks Island, Haine 04 l 08 for islanders; a reduction in the number of we got 10 Novem 207.41$.492S · 207.766.2736 ed the Eastern \\'aterfront Plan as an exam bars that serve only alcohol in the Old Port; ber." Will he wear his anydling@callpaulbrldge>.com ple. The council "express a wiJJiJ1gness to lis a close examination of the condominium shorts on Election ten tothepublic,andit tumsoutto bea gra com·ersion trend in the ciry, which turns af· Day this November? Online WO natural ingredients: love, hope, potential additives: mercury, lead, dioxin Sadly, we haven't done enough to protect the children of Also Made in Maine: Maine from exposure to unnecessary, toxic chemicals that Progress can cause childhood cancers, learning disabilities, and This year we passed some key legislation, including in ocher developmental problems. creased recycling of Mer cury thermostats, a ban on Mercury-added batteries, This Is why we are calling on decision-makers In Maine and increased funding for to establish a comprehensive chemicals policy that: lead paint education paid for by the paint industry. • requires the replacement of unnecessary, toxic Governor Baldacci worked chemicals with safe, affordable alternatives; with us on an Executive Order promoting safer chem • holds corporations accountable by requiring them icals in consumer products, to show that all their chemicals are fully tested which he signed in. February. for health and safety hazards; We also secured a pledge from Governor Baldacci to make • expands our right, as consumers, to know when the the dean-up of 370,000 tons products we are using contain toxic chemicals. of mercury at che now-closed Hohrachem site in Orrington a top priority. To learn what you can do, talk to a Maine People's Alliance Maine is leading the way representative-we'll be coming to your neighborhood this but big, ouc-of-state chemical summer. Or visit us online at www.mainepeoplesalliance.org. companies are taking notice and spending millions of dollars to influence legislative votes in our state. \Ve need the support of Maine citizens 68 Bi,hop Street, Sui« I, Portland, ME 04103 (207} 797-0967 F:IX (207) 797-4716 to win the upcoming battles 278 Llsbon Street, Lewiston, ME 04240 (207} 7 82-7876 char will keep Maine safe for 27 Stare Stren, Suire 44, Bangor, ME 04401 (207) 990-0672 e-mail [email protected]~antc.org • www.mainepcoplCS,,1lliantt.org our children. August 20Q6 ISLAND TIMES PAGE 13 FERRY, from page I By Cevia Rosol copyri9h12006 Puns &Anagrams 2 come up with a list of24 issues that need to Eaclt Puns and Anagram defi 43,AngersErls 12. Legislative meeting's tide111med 38.Speak your mind "'th open eye be looked at, Wilson said. In addition, the nltio,, is a self-contained word 45.Search midshipmen for badges 14. Bwr from aroan 39.Confused vets try a satlre or spoof Operations Committee is meeting weekly, game in miniarnre. In mosc cas Peaks Island Fuel DIVER DOWN 766-5700 UNDERWATER Emergency calls: SERVICES' cell: 712-7050 Home deliver y and service HANDLING ALL YOUR UNDERWATER NEEDS Throughout Casco Bay #2 oil, Kerosene, Propane Full service mooring sales and repairs, we stock what you need to keep your boat safe. General commercial diving: inspections. installations and repairs. Gas Grill Tanks - New - $42 H omeowners' tanks filled & delivered $20 399 Presumpscot Street Phone: 207-828-0444 Portland, ME 04103 Fax: 207-828-1255 Servicing Peaks, Long, and Cush.hlg Islands e-mail: [email protected] DISTINCTIVE HOMES FOR DISCERNING PEOPLE Island Delivery ... Making life easier Shaw's Westgate will deliver your order all boxed up KIRK GOODHUE ALYCE A. BAUERLE JILL KEEFE and ready to go. LAURIE WILDES DEB HANNA When: Every Tuesday morning Where: Here at Shaw's Westgate Time: 7:00 am to 11 :00 AM Cost: $1 .00 per box PEAKS ISLAND PORTLAND LONG ISLA ND • • • Details: You must do your own shopping 207.766.5966 207.775.7253 207.232.0758 between 7:00 am and 11 :00 am. We will have an extra tennlnal open for WWW.PORTISLAND.COM boaters only. ~--- PAGE 14 ISIANDTIM ES August2006 hospitable place to visit: with a carbon di elongation from the sun and sits just be· fallen below Venus and be the thinnest cres oxide atmosphere, sulfuric acid clouds and 10\vVenusabove the eastern horizon before cent. Set your alarm for 4:30 a.m., and if you rain, volcanic rock surface, 900-degree (F) dav.in. look out and see stars, grab your binoculars Star Gazing temperature, and an atmospheric pres August 9: Full moon rises at 8:24 p.m., so and coffee and head to rhe bad:shore for this sure 90 times tha1 or Earth (like bein g 3,000 those on the 8:15 boat to Peaks tonight "1ll fleeting celestial show! BY MICHAEL RICHARDS feet down in the ocean). Venus quickly dis get an eyeful as It rises over the islands. The August 23·: NC\.., moon means no moon to August is named for Caesar Augus1us, firs! lmegrared several landing crafts the Rus Farmers Almanac says Native Americans fill the night sky with reflected light, so now's Roman Emperor, who lived from 63 B.C. to sian sent there decades ago to investigate. called it the Sturgeon Moon, Red Moo n, the tln,e to hunt for fainter celestial objecrs. 14 A.O. Julius Caesar adop1ed him and, after Last year, the European Space Agency sent Green Com Moon or Grain Moon. The Ring Nebula is o,·erhead in Lyu , for ex· Brntus and his cohorts stabbed Julius, thev the Venus Express off for a ,1sit to Oltr "sis August 10: Moon is a l perigee th is after ample, and the MilkyWay gala.'<)' runs across found that Julius's wiU named Augustus as ter planet,'" and it's now· orbiting Venus noon; it's closest to Earth this cycle. Tides the skvfrom nonheasl 10 southwes1. I like to his successor. and sending p hotos and dara back to Eai1h will run nearly 12 feet between high and low find adar k place away from meerlights, lie Fonunarely, Augustus was away at the (Google Venus E.' Cheryl laRou Need it? We've got it! Sly1ist And we deliver whatever you need to the Island ... every Monday thru Friday. t24fo,e~ 35 Si/Ver Street ~ Poriland, ME 04101 Ptittland, Mame 04 10 1 HARDWARE '207 871 03.56 Union Station Plaza (207) 772•2267 274 St. John St., Portland Ph: 773-5604 Fax: 772-5679 www.pondcovepaint.com .,.______• wi ne ,. groct ri es • bur • IS4 Middlt St., l'ortt.nd, ME 0-41 01 BOHAN MATHERS the CO R Co,.., o( ~iddl, and Silv« io rh, Old A>rt m· II 9111 Pdtricid M. ~hers Free Delivery CIIN p,_~ to the Boat 0 E Open Daily 8am- lam INTELLECTU,._L PRQl>EQly LAW 207-2SJ.S280 1• ~iillb'tSn-r-..,S,•502 • PO &,.r170'? . '"' ·kit ,..,,.~ ,<:''29!07 ~ 20l1i.3-"'3rl9~. 907173-4~8, • EIIW ~ .'l .,;,, 1-ttHt--Ti 305 C Free Estimal6$ Jeao .Bouch,er ISLAND SERVICE BOUCHER GENERAL CO~TRACTOR NEW HOMES • REMOOELtNG·· ROOFING • SIDING DIRECTORY (207) 324•906$ Tel 488 Walker Road (207) 229•2088 CeN Lyman. ME 04002 The Shop at Greenwood Garden EAN KAMP 20-Place House Painting Pnb Wand, Maine Interior & Exterior SEA KAYAK SALES 207-766-"552 Cou= & Trips Peaks Island, Maine Tom & Jur,e 766-2~3 The, Fineot-ol l-dMINno. - made www.maineislarx!k.-i k.com proilu,:ta,Boou. Toya. Olfto ...t Collcctl,ia Home: 766-2062 , Cel/:65.J-7042 R obin Carr Peab Island Health Center Llcen.>e By Su<,Hen Beg/•y Roberts Wt-EdpoG Peg's Pots, etc. marty braun r Pottery, Gifts, Cercimlc clQSU$ ond parties '\ ./ ) framing P~g Astarita r..,... "' mats www .pegspotsetc.com I glass I V I I '\ 51 Woods Road Ph/Fax; 207.766.5997 I /27 Peaks Island, ME. 04108 [email protected] 766-9726 Rom a n y~hyn...,. RE.MOOEUNO & ADDm0H S DECK S - PORCHES ______ROORNO • &fDIHG - 1.NSULATION HOUSE JACKING Photogra ph y kellrr willi.tun~ R PAUL LANDRY ISLANU RESIDENT REAL ESTATE ~\\\.Shore.Co DROJ New Construction Renovation CARPENTER Property Management FORIDRE D DIGS 30 y..,.. in I.he Trade John Kiely · Patios • Plantings Carpenter · Slone Walls · Ponds · Walks · Garden Design 591 Island Avenue Fully Insured · Lawns Peaks Island. ME 04108 (207} 766-2026 [email protected] Macey Orme DON CROECER • 207:76'.552$ RJLU' llfSUIUD • RUE ESTIIUltS 766.2380 :;t,._ ~~ .:'>7.,, PAGE 16 ISLAND TIMES A11g11st2006 Little Chebeague's outdoor museum is in jeopardy IJYD/\VIO'J\'l.ER Frank Bailey was tl1e last person to ever be When you walk on Little Chebeague you born and b rought up on Little Ch ebeague, see the ghostly remains of a vanished era. according to Innes. At that point. the Bai In thecemerofthe island are the remains leys ,,-ere living in Ponland where Frank was of several wooden cottages. Most nre piles a woodcarver. The Baileys stlll spent sum of rotting wood, b ut at least two have part of merson Utile Chebeague and Frank took his the structure still standing. They are all that's Sea Scout troop out to the island for several left of a sununer resort that flou rished here weekends. in the late 19th century, with a hotel that In nes had a career doing signillcant work could sleep 150, regular steamboat service ln radar research at a laboratory associated from Portland and n,anvsummer homes. with the University of Michigan in Ann Ar· There's been no deVelopment on Little bor. He worked with a team that developed Chebeague since World War U. Now a state· new optical techniques that led to the devel owned park, only the relics of the islan d's opme n t ofSynt hetic Aperture Rod ar, which golden age in the l9th centurystill remain. is a way of synthetically Increasing the an Starting in 1995, Richard Inns, a retired ra tenna size ofa radar using computers. dar research engineer from Portland, trans In l992, Richard and Rachel visited Little fom,ed Little Chebeague into an outdoor Chebeague for the first time in almost 30 museum. Innes. a retired radar research years. He began doin g research on the his engineer, became interested. ln Little Che tory of the Island, wh ich led to the publica beague because his wife's family, the Baileys, t:lon of two books on the history of the is were the only ones who still li\'ed there year The Yellow Cottage on Little Chebe ague Island may be one of the oldest on the is· land: "A Panial History of Little Chebeague," round from 1897 through 1942. That's when land. and was the home of the Jenks family from 1875-1881. Joshua Jenks man· and ·utt1e Chebeague: Its History from 1874 - aged Sunnyside House, the first hotel on the island. Photo by David Tyler to2002." the U.S. Navy seized the entire Island for a recreation center for sailors and soldiers, In 1996, h e an d h is wife moved back to evicting th ose who still owned cottages. to finish the concrete floor in the tool shed. said David Mention, trail director for MITA. Portlt.nd, and be was able to spend his sum .,. Innes persuaded the state to provide a Unless other volunteers step fo rward, the "We d ecided not to focus our energies on merswondngon the island. brush-cuning mower. He and his son, Ste trails Innes cur will $00n be swallowed up br those tasks either way." At its height in the late 19th-century, Lit ven Innes, of Gorham, fixed up a cement locust trees and bittersweet and his historic Any volunteers interested in continuing tle Chebeague was a major summer colony. buildu,g at the center of the island to store signs wlJJ weather and fade. Although he can Innes' work would have to check with MrfA The island hotel, built in 1865-67, was called tools. no longer clear trails on Little Chebeague, first, Mention said, rn make sure the asso Sunnyside House. In 1884, the name was He cleared and maintained a l\"'10-mile Innes said he would certainly give advice ciation agreed with p lans for work on Llltle changed to The Waldo and it could house trail system and erected about 30 signs with to volunteers interested in continuing his Chebeague. Mowing the trails and repine· 150 guests. There was a dedicated stean1- detaUed historic information about the work. .. 1 have an interest in people who are Ing Innes' signs would be acceptable, Men· boat line to Portland, a farm, a bowling alley summer colony that Oou.rished on the island interested in i~• he said, about the island. tion said. He warns potential \'Olunteers tl>at and a path paved with clamshells from U1e in the late 19th century. Following the trails The 86-acre island is owned by the state money 10 do projects on Little Chebeague •is wharf to the hotel On Julv 3, 1893 the hotel and reading gives you a vivid portrait of this and maintained by the Maine Island Trail not likely to be forthcoming." burned to the ground in afire. All that is left lost world. Association (MITA). There is a single out But volunteers on th e Island could help now is an overgrown ceUar hole. But Innes. l\O\\' 83, can no longer maintain house near the beach on the island's eastern educate lhe pubUc, as well. "It's great to ha\'e Unless you own your own boat. the o n· the trails.°'"" the v.inter he sold his 18-foot shore where boaters frequently camp in the a vohuneer out there just letting people ly way to Little Chebeague is to walk across cen(er-console boat thal "'as his means of summer. know what appropriate behavior looks like the sand bar at Indian Point on Chebeague getting back and fonh 10 the island. "h's my The trail association employs a full-time ... to be an ambassador for the island," Men Island. The bar is only clear for two-and-a· knees a,,d my back." he said, that keep him caretaker o n Jewell Island, once a World War tion said. half hours before and after the time of low from working. H base, which it also maintains. The state's Innes· connection wilh Linlc Chebeague tide. so keep an eye on the time or you v.1U In the summer of2005 he was onJv able ,o official position is that MITA should ma11age began as a teenager when he Joloed the be stranded on the island. Take precautions mow lhe main pa.th, l\'+'ice. This year.no work islands to become wilderness. ·we have had Sea Scouts. The head of the group, called for ticks; it bas been an especially bad year has been done and by mid· June the grass on discussions about whether its appropriate the skipper, was Frank Bailey. Frank had a for ticks and they were prolific on Utile Che most of the trail> was q\lite tall. 1le does pl,n on Little Chebeague or Je,-..ell 10 either ren daughter named Rochel, who eventually be beague in June. tom eonetripbac-kwith a friend in August ovate or tear down the wrecked buildlng,s," came Innes' vfife. also participate in the Social Hour and Pot Shep Johnson, retired Methodist Minister; • Luck which begins at 5:30 pn~ For infonua Casey Collins, Minister of Brackett Church; Community Notes tion about these and other programs, con lllllh Williamson. retired United ~lethod tact Jan Dinan, 766-2381 or stop by and see ist Minister; and Lincoln Stelk, retired Epis • the manager. Kevin Rollins . copal Priest. The clergy will determine eli August atT.E.I.A. sure you stop by for food, fun and an incredi· gibility based only on 11eed, and, all horn· Tennis, Sailing and Kids camp is in full ble assortment of things lo see and buy: toys, eowners wi.11 be given equal consideration S\\-ing. We have nvo-week memberships this gifts, jewelry, clothing, raffles, silent auction Slice of Peaks benefit and treatment. Only the clergy will know the year, so there's still plenty of time for particl· items, tl1e baked goods table is always popu· Join the fun on Sunday, August 20, from names of the applicants. All payments fortax pation before season's end, August 18. lar. Also, don't forget to get your Fair Dinner 7-10 p.m., atTEIA forthe second annual "A assistance will be made directly 10 the City of T.E.LA.'s biggest e,~nt of the year, The An· reservations now by contacting Stephanie, Slice of Pealcs." Peaks Island Tax Assistance Portland. If you need our assistance, please nuaJ Fair, will talce place August 5th, 10:30-2: 766-2254. brings tl1ls extravaganza to you. Delectable pick up a form at t11e Peaks Island Library, 00 p.m. Mark it o n your calendars and make Other events to look forward to tlus month dessens, yummy ice cream sundaes. iced Pealcs Island care, Peaks Island Health Cen are the Codfish tea and lemonade, plus o utstan ding enter ter or from the churches. All applications Ball, August 12th, tainment all for $10 per person or $15 per must be received before September 5th , so 8 p.m. A salsa couple. Come see and hear our own extraor that taxes may be paid to the City of Portland ban d p lays music dinary island entertruners who will perfom, o n time. Cynthia PedUkin (766-0067) forThc that has everyone for us. Peaks lslandTaxAssistanccCommittce dancing to the Last year was a roaring success and we Larin beat! Con· hope to provide another evenin g of fun and Fifth Maine programs tact John Cartoll, community atmosphere. All funds raised The Fifth Maine Regin>ent Museum is pre· i66·2163. ,viii go to Peaks Island Tax Assistance. Our sentingtwo programs in August focusing on The Friends of mission is to assist permanent island resi~ the years 1942-1946. On Wednesday, August TEIA summer se· dents to remain in their homes despite ex· 9 Joel Easunan will be o n hand with his new ries of programs traordinary tax increases. illustrated program, Anchors Aweigh: Na· wraps up its sea· val Shore Operations in Casco Bay. He will son on July 15th be discussing the various on-shore activi at7:3Qp.m. with a Information about tax ties conducted byt11e NavyduringWWII, the "State of the Bay" assistance facilities built or taken over by the Navy, and presentation by how such a large naval presence changed the Karen \'oung, di Peaks Island Tax Assistance, an indepen greater Portland and Casco Bay area. rector of Casco dent group ofconcerned islanders is aiding The second program, Anchors Aweigh: Bay F.stuary Part· propeny owners with tax issues. Our mission Na\'al Sea Operations in Casco Bay, wiU take nership. Her or is to assist permanent island residents to re- place on Wednesday, August 23 with George gani1.ation is a main in their homes despite ex,raordinary Stewart as the guest speaker. Stewart grew • collaborative ef rax: increases. During this past year we were up on Peaks Island, grad uated from the fort 10 preserve able to give all resldems who applied some Massachusetts Maritime Academy, and re· and protect the assistance. Our 50lc3 application is pend tired from the Navy with the rank ofCaptain. Bay's resources. ing. Our fundraising has been successful Since leaving the Navy he has pursued a sec· This program is and "We will continue these activities includ ond career as a designer of shipboard pow free and open to i11g applying for grants, over the next year. If er plants. Stewart will share his extensh-e re· the public at TElA you ,vish to donate 10 PITA, please mail your search on the na..,·al and merchant marine clubhouse. contnbution to Carla Robbins, PITA Treasur vessels that piled rhe waters of Casco Bay The .\nnunl er, %Peaks Island Tax Assistance, 118 Hu&,ey duringW\VIJ in words and images from his Met>tlng for TEIA Road, Peaks bland, ME 0-1108. pcrsonaJcollection. is August 18Lh, t · Included In each copy of the island Jimes Both progrnms begin at 7:30 pm. Admis 30 p.m. AU mcm· delivered on the Island Is "" application sion is $5 per person. For more info. . call bers are encour fonn for assistance from PIT\. Please fiU out 766-3330 or email [email protected]. aged to attend the fom1 and contact one of the foUowing this event and clergy for help ,vit11 the application process: ea drop in business," he said. The Transportation Committee. which had Sinicki also stressed that there must be PAUL. from page l with him repairing cars. no flXcd membership, had open meetings in fl exibility with the new proposals. r-or ex· This gave Paul a very snong background in Auto services currently account for nearly Man:h,April,Mayandluly. ample, island police on Sat., July 29 put a avarietyof uades. Paultooktheseskllls with three quarters of his b usiness. One aspect or Kane the flJ'St proposal was issued for dis rope across Lower Welch Street to try and him to coUege and in to the corporate world, his business that he enjoys is helping clients cussion and "'it was never intended to be im· direct pedestrians to the sidewalks, accord· where he had no opportunity to practice get their houses ready for sale. He then will plememe