September 2014 Munjoy Hill Observer by Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Organization

MUNJOY HILL OBSERVER

1979 – 2014

M U N JOY HIL L 35

OBSERVER

Profit Org1 SeptemberNon 2014 US Postage

PAID

Portland, ME Permit No. 824

YEARS

FREE • Published by the Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Organization • Vol. 34, No 8 • September 2014

Mark the Calendar! MHNO’s 35th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION will be held on Saturday, September 20 on the Eastern Promenade

The MHNO is partnering with the FRIENDS OF EASTERN PROMENADE to commemorate two important anniversaries! The BICENTENNIAL OF FORT ALLEN PARK and the 35th Anniversary of the founding of the MHNO both take place in 2014 and it’s time to celebrate! Join both the FoEP and the MHNO on Saturday, Sept. 20, during the day, for a parade, lawn games, music, dedications, food, and fun! Follow us on Facebook! See page 8 for more information.

PHOTO © COREY TEMPLETON FROM PORTLANDDAILYPHOTO.COM

The MHNO at 92 Congress Street

This September, Help Fight Hunger in Maine

By Matthew Kennedy

HILL HOUSE, THE MHNO head-

quarters at 92 Congress Street, is an unsung treasure. The simple gabled structure, while architecturally reticent, serves a vital neighborhood function as the regular meeting place of the MHNO board and committees, and of other community groups such as the Friends of the Eastern Promenade. The small garden in front of Hill House has an even wider constituency, offering Hill residents and visitors a leafy oasis in which to chat with friends, enjoy a cup of coffee, read a book, pet a dog — right in the middle of the Munjoy Hill commercial zone. We are fortunate to possess such a community space, and over the past year or so — fueled, I suspect, by the recent surge in real estate activity on the Hill — I’ve often been asked how the MHNO came to have it. Anyone interested in Portland architectural history is likely familiar with the 1924 tax records books, which contain photographs and information on every taxable property in the city at the time. (You can access these records on line at www.mainememory.net/search/ptr). In 1924 the lots at 92 and 94 Congress

By Lori K. Parham, State Director, AARP Maine We started on a Tuesday at 5:15 am. It was cool and overcast, perfect for our day’s work in the fields. My three AARP colleagues and I were in Aroostook County, in Houlton to be precise, to support one of the area’s most generous philanthropists, Dale Flewelling, whose community outreach efforts have helped thousands of hungry seniors put food on the table.

were occupied by an unremarkable three-story mansard roof building housing a grocery and tailor shop on the ground floor and dwellings above. Under “Age” the assessor settled for “Old.”

THE FOUNDING OF THE MHNO PART III: HILL HOUSE

offer 17 and 18 year old troubled youths who are in the custody of the State of Maine, and have a history of involvement with the law . . . the chance to develop new life, work and leisure skills.” The four SILP participants, then living in apartments on Cumberland Avenue and Beckett Street, were required to work six hours each day “to develop position work habits.” The gazebo reconstruction was their first project, part of a city renovation of Fort Allen Park as a whole.

Fast forward to the Observer of June/July 1984 and an unsigned SILP’s “next and even bigger cover article titled “Little Broth- undertaking” was the renovaer’s SILP restores Fort Allen Ga- tion of the “old Promenade Pizza zebo.” As explained in the text, building” at 92 Congress Street. the Little Brothers Semi-Inde- As reported in the August 1984 pendent Living Program was a non-profit initiative “designed to See page 5, HILL HOUSE HISTORY

NOW G IN SHOW

It’s a simple concept: local farmers donate, or inexpensively lease, their acreage to Dale. He, along with a dedicated team of volunteers and low-income wage-earners, grows and harvests the delicious fruits and vegetables each season; all of which are donated to local food pantries and programs such as Meals on Wheels. This is Friends of Aroostook (FOA), which annually donates more than 200,000 pounds of food to the area’s poorest communities, with a focus on senior hunger. FOA’s produce is now supporting specific efforts in Aroostook, Washington, and Penobscot Counties. FOA also sends produce to Good Shepherd Food Bank to distribute statewide. One of the most remarkable aspects of FOA is its ability to adapt and grow, all the while creating new ways for community partners and businesses to join in the effort. For example, Johnny’s Selected Seeds, a local produce, farming equipment and supply company, matches FOA’s purchases dollar for dollar. They have also built a new FOA See page 3, FIGHT HUNGER IN MAINE

image from http://umaine.edu/harvest-for-hunger

BUYING OR SELLING, THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR EXPERIENCE http://118onmunjoyhill.com/

Mhttp://www.marcchadbourne.com/ arc c hadbourne . coM

511 Congress St., Portland, ME 04101 • Cell 207.465.5569

September 2014

MUNJOY HILL OBSERVER

At the Helm The Munjoy Hill Observer is published by the Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Organization (MHNO) 92 Congress Street Portland, Maine 04101 info@munjoyhill.org 207-775-3050 EDITOR: Lisa Peñalver

OBSERVER@MUNJOYHILL.ORG (207) 272-5962 munjoyhill.org

OBSERVER COMMITTEE Andrea Myhaver, Tamera Edison, Ross Fields, Deborah Stevenson, Lisa Peñalver

ADVERTISING Ross Fields Ross.Fields@munjoyhill.org (207) 233-4327

MHNO President, Andrea Myhaver

BY THE TIME YOU READ this,

whether to read or swim. Truth be told, this is the first vacation of its kind that I am getting to take as an adult.

students will have returned to school for the fall semester, darkness will be arriving just a little bit earlier every night, and in general, “summer vacation” will be over. Right now, though, it is mid-August, and I am this close to departing for a much needed, much wanted, week away from it all. My intention was to look ahead and fill this column with tidbits about what we will have going on in September, but I’m not really ready yet. My brain is too intent on the idea of having a week full of no responsibilities beyond deciding what to eat each day, and

Yes, I’ve had time off before, but usually, even my vacation schedules are chock full and, since I became a mom 12 years ago, most of my breaks have been focused on shared activities with my son. This time around, my son will be away at a leadership camp for which he was nominated and accepted (yes, I’m a proud mom!), and my boyfriend and I have rented a cabin tucked away on a lake in central Maine. I’m

Tamera Edison tamera.edison@munjoyhill.org (207) 939-7998 Lisa Peñalver, Layout & Design Observer@munjoyhill.org (207) 272-5962

3,000 Circulation 8,000+ Readership ABOUT OUR PAPER The Munjoy Hill Observer is published by the Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Organization (MHNO) as a service to its members and to the community as a whole, to inform Portland’s East End residents of local issues and events, and of the services that can be found here. The Observer serves as a vehicle to connect and inform our neighbors, while enlisting community partners to help us help those who need it most. The Munjoy Hill Observer was first published in May of 1979. Circulation is 3000, distributed free in Portland at over 100 locations. Nearly 300 copies are mailed to current and former members of the MHNO.

MHNO Board 2014-15

Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Organization Andrea Myhaver, President........................... andrea.myhaver@munjoyhill.org Matthew Kennedy, Treasurer......................... matthew.kennedy@munjoyhill.org Sean Turley, Secretary.................................. sean.turley@munjoyhill.org Sarah Graulty.............................................. sarah.graulty@munjoyhill.org Thomas Kelley............................................. thomas.kelley@munjoyhill.org Elise Loschiavo............................................. elise.loschiavo@munjoyhill.org Elaine Mullin............................................... elaine.mullin@munjoyhill.org   Lindsay Salvatore........................................ lindsay.salvatore@munjoyhill.org.......... Joan Sheedy................................................ joaniesheedy@gmail.com Megan Summers ......................................... megan.summers@munjoyhill.org

MHNO Mission

turning off all my email notifications for work and MHNO, and truly planning to unwind. It’s been a VERY busy few months as we have transitioned to a new slate of Board members and Executive Committee members, and I think it will be good for me AND good for the MHNO for me to forget my presidential responsibilities for a week. Everyone needs time to recharge, and I know that I will be so much more energized for all we have ahead of us this year after I’ve had some time to let it all go.

So, dear readers, as I depart for my respite, I leave you with good wishes for a wonderful end to YOUR summer, and a healthy, happy fall, filled with activities and people that bring you joy. See you in September!

MHNO Membership Chair, Matthew Kennedy

Thoughts on a 1980s Call to Action

other accomplishments, the MHNO purchased the Emerson and Shailer school buildings from the city, and oversaw their conversion to co-op housing.

By Matthew Kennedy Back in the early years of the MHNO, the cover of the Observer sported the following tag: “INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE. JOIN THE MHNO TODAY.” As chair of the Organization’s new Membership & Fundraising Committee, I’ve found myself thinking a lot about this 1980s call to action, and whether it remains relevant–and resonant–to those now living on the Hill. As discussed in the Observer’s April and May issues, the MHNO was founded by neighbors (some of whom are still neighbors) in response to a perceived crisis — the Hill’s popularity was growing, real estate costs were rising, and the neighborhood’s broad and vibrant socio-economic mix was at risk. Neighbors joined the MHNO to discuss, debate and address this issue as a community, and to great effect. Among

Today the Hill is again undergoing significant change, and, again, many are reasonably concerned about the impact of this change on the neighborhood they love. What seems to be lacking, at least compared to the 1980s, is broad-based, constructive community engagement on these vital issues. We all are quite busy these days, with work, family, and other commitments, not least those (volunteers all) who contribute their time to running the MHNO. But meetings organized to discuss these issues tend to be sparsely attended, while demands that the organization do more seem always to outnumber offers to assist. I’ve had countless discussions with neighbors regarding the changes currently underway on the Hill. Those to whom I’ve spoken all recognize and embrace the value of socio-economic

WITH SEPTEMBER UPON US, we

can turn the page from summer to fall, and set our minds to the next set of tasks at hand. Kids are back in school; the tourists have mostly gone home. Phew! One of those tasks is a big election coming up in November, which will have a dramatic impact on every Mainer. I’d never tell you how to vote, but is IS my place to ask that you participate in the process! Freedoms that

are not exercised are historically taken away. And the system can only work well when everyone plays their part. This is true of neighborhoods as well. Communities are intentional and living entities. They don’t happen by chance, and they require regular care and feeding. When those who live in an area fail to reach out to those around them, and don’t find time to leave their comfort

diversity and stability. They all want a neighborhood where our neighbors can remain our neighbors, and where anyone who wants to move to the Hill has an opportunity to do so. These are not controversial positions; but merely stating a position does not make for an actionable strategy. The question we need to ask, and act upon, is how do we preserve and nurture these things that make our neighborhood great. Addressing these issues in a thoughtful and productive way takes time, energy, commitment, and a range of perspectives. In order to most effectively serve the community in this time of change, the MHNO needs these things from its membership, and we need additional neighbors to join us. We need members who are truly, actively committed to creating the best possible future for the Hill. We need members who will attend meetings, and join committees — or form new committees to meet new needs and interests. We need people to bring energy, and expertise, and ideas; and to commit some

of their scarce free time. We need neighbors who are willing to engage in reasoned, constructive, perhaps spirited debate about what our neighborhood is and what we want it to be. And then we need to work together to see this vision through. It is still relevant, and I hope it still resonates: Invest in your future. Join the MHNO Today. To which I’ll add: Come to a meeting. Join a committee. Get involved. Matthew Kennedy is the Treasurer of the MHNO and Chair of the Membership & Fundraising Committee. To join the MHNO please complete and return the membership form on Page 5

Editor, Lisa Peñalver zone a bit and take an interest in the good of others, the place becomes cold and impersonal, like a boarding house where people just pass through and no one accepts responsibility for the upkeep. A place like this soon becomes ragged around the edges. Our Hill Neighborhood is not like that. It takes some effort

SEND YOUR LET TERS AND HILL NE WS TO

to keep a place healthy and welcoming, but it’s a task worth doing. Let’s keep up the good work!

OBSERV ER@MUNJOY HILL .ORG

Incorporated as a nonprofit organization in January 1979, our purpose is to be a broad-based, representative organization committed to improving the quality of life for the residents of Munjoy Hill and the East End, by strengthening the sense of community, maintaining the current diversity of social and economic groups, encouraging self-sufficiency, and

WHO YOU GONNA CALL? You can help PREVENT crime on the Hill! If you see a crime happening or see/hear anything suspicious in your neighborhood, please call the police!

756-8135 Daytimes: Janine Kaserman with Community Policing 2) 650-9005 cell: 11 am thru the night, Senior Lead Officer Jeff Druan 3) 874-8575/-8574: Dispatch/non-emergency events 1)

4) EMERGENCIES: 9-1-1

enriching the lives of all residents.

Clip and save these numbers!

ANONYMOUS CRIMES TIPS PROGRAM: Phone Tip—Dial 874-8584 | Online: tipsubmit.com Text-A-Tip: Text “GOTCHA” plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES)

MUNJOY HILL OBSERVER

September 2014

image from http://umaine.edu/harvest-for-hunger

Fight Hunger in Maine continued from front page greenhouse which, when we saw it, was bursting with cantaloupes. Currently they are growing potatoes, beans, tomatoes, yellow & butternut squash, pumpkins, onions, melons, cucumber, zucchini, and lettuces. September is National Hunger Action Month. This is a perfect time for us all to reach out and help Mainers who are food insecure. One in five Mainers does not have enough food to eat each day. Many are seniors who, through no fault of their own, are struggling to make ends meet. Often they must make terrible choices between putting food on the table, taking their daily medications, or paying their rent. Most food pantry clients never thought they would be in this situation. We’ve talked to Maine residents all over the state who thought they had planned sufficiently. One couple, for example, ran a small business for many years and had a sizeable nest egg. However, the money didn’t last long when the husband suffered a series of strokes and his wife was unable to keep up with the mounting home care costs. The husband is now in a nursing home and his wife is a client at the local food pantry. During the leaner months, she has less than $13.00 a week for food. If we work together and support initiatives like FOA throughout our state, we can

make a valuable difference in the lives of Maine families. WANT TO HELP COMBAT HUNGER? Here are a few ideas that can make a difference: • Donate to your local food pantry. What you might not know is that just $1 can be turned into $8 worth of food. Some community organizations and schools “adopt” a food pantry by working with local partners to hold monthly food drives. • Volunteer locally! Portland’s Preble Street Resource Center, which serves three square meals a day to anyone who walks through the door, is a great place to start (http://www.preblestreet.org/). • Donate your fresh home-grown produce to Maine Harvest for Hunger. You can contact them online at (http:// umaine.edu/harvest-for-hunger) or call 1-800-287-1482. Gardeners, farmers, farmers’ markets, gleaners, bakers or other food processors: Wherever you decide to donate, be sure to call ahead to find out what kinds of food would be useful and the best times to donate. Delivering fresh produce, and cleaning and bagging it before delivery, will help ensure that it is used. Please, donate only high quality, fresh produce. Learn more about donating food in Bulletin #4303, A Donor’s Guide to Vegetable Harvest and Bulletin #4304, A Food Pantry Wish List.

Under Contract

Available 18 17 16 15

29 28

14 1 3 12 11 1 0

27 26 25

www.munjoyheights.com Energy Efficient • Private Garages • Private Elevators Roof Top Decks • Expansive Views • Sophisticated Urban Living

BY THE BAY

David Marsden • 207.553.7361 • DavidM@HomesinMaine.com

Photo by Trent Bell

24 23 22 21 20 19

September 2014

MUNJOY HILL OBSERVER

The Best Defense Against Theft on the Hill By Nini MacNamany ON AUGUST 8, FRUSTRATED residents

living near the intersection of North and Walnut streets and near the intersection of Willis and Montreal, met with Lead Officer Jeff Drouin and Neighborhood Policing Coordinator Janine Kaserman to talk about neighborhood crimes. Recently, they have noticed a rise in drug dealing, thefts from unlocked vehicles, and public fighting. Officer Drouin briefed the residents on police work related to the areas of concern, and provided them with contact information for reporting incidents in progress. The police also increased surveillance in the area. “People make themselves vulnerable,” says Drouin. Property crimes are often the result of unlocked vehicles and doors, or saleable items left in sight inside locked cars. Other residents report finding their cars have been entered at night, and items stolen or simply rearranged as transients find a place to sleep. Residents have reported seeing Individuals systematically trying the handles on every car and every door on the street during the early morning hours. Recently, a woman on the Hill came in through her back door from her garden to find a stranger standing in her house—she had left the front door unlocked because she was at home. “Some people are opportunists,” Drouin explains, “and leaving a GPS on the dashboard provides an opportunity to break glass and get something of value.” Apparent drug activity reported by residents has involved dealing from cars, as well as pedestrians meeting to exchange goods and money. Officer Drouin reports that drugs currently circulating in Portland include heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine, and marijuana. Shortly after the meeting, a Willis Street resident re-

ported to the police: two cars with occupants on Montreal Street. Officers came immediately and talked to the individuals, who left. The next day, the state DEA conducted a drug stop on Willis Street, complete with dogs and several officers. No drug dealing activity has been seen by residents since then. Both Drouin and Kaserman provided tips for homeowners to protect their property and also to report suspicious behavior. When the police enter these reports into their database, patterns of activity help them target their response, which may include plainclothes officers from the Crime Reduction Unit.

TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR PROPERTY ALWAYS CALL 911 to report suspicious activity in progress. For other reports, call 8748539. Take down descriptions of individuals and cars engaged in suspicious activity--officers can often stop them several blocks away

The Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Organization

d r a o B e h t o t Ne w

y e l r u T n Se a Growing up outside Chicago, Sean Turley had always dreamed of living near the ocean. When Sean first came to Maine to visit colleges, he quickly realized that he’d found his home. He says, “Waking up on the Hill each morning to walk the dog and see the breathtaking Prom is truly a blessing. I joined the MHNO Board in early 2014 because I wanted to contribute a voice towards keeping the Hill economically accessible for years to come.” Sean is the chairperson of the Safe and Livable Communities Committee, which provides a forum for discussing ways to improve life on the hill for all its residents. He is also the Secretary for the Board. He works in Portland as a high school history teacher.

Lock Up: LOCK all windows which can be entered from outside, and lock your doors. Invest in deadbolts--so-called credit card locks are easily opened. Report people knocking on doors if they lack IDs (this technique is used to find out if the home is occupied).

At left, Community Policing Coordinator Janine Kaserman and Police Officer Jeff Drouin, in front of the Munjoy Hill Community Policing Center on the Atlantic Street side of the Hill House at 92 Congress Street.

Car Safety: Take your GPS devices, iPods, headphones from car and take them with you. Remove suction cups from GPS as well, as they may lead someone to break a window looking for the unit.

On The Hill: WALKING “AROUND” OUR SIDEWALKS Essay By Ross Fields

I CAN HARDLY BELIEVE it’s September.

Did we even have a summer? I remember in July, 2011, just after Kathleen and I had moved in on Turner Street, it was, like, 110 degrees. Now THAT felt like summer … maybe in St. Louis where I grew up, but not here, in coastal Maine. Anyway, this summer has had a nice balance of sunshine, sea breezes and precipitation. Everywhere we walk, the flowers, the gardens, the trees, the lawns – everything – is lush and vibrant. If you’ve read any of my past contributions, you probably know by now that I love living in Portland; my wife and I walk everywhere, and we’ve chosen not to own any vehicles. Happily, it’s working for us. Walking is not only an invigorating way to

get around, it also provides a more intimate connection with the surroundings. Instead of things whizzing by in a blur, we can just stop for a moment to examine something interesting, amusing, or breathtaking. It gives us the time to connect with all our senses.

Lately, we’ve been appreciating many beautiful little gardens, flower beds, and trimmed lawns that so many of you on the Hill take pride in tending. For that, Kathleen and I say “thank you.” It’s not just the flower gardens either. Keeping the sidewalks clear of encroaching bushes, weeds and grasses growing in the cracks, or around a tree, makes a huge difference. It’s living art, visually appealing, tidy.

Sadly, there are some sections of our sidewalks that are unruly, overgrown with weeds and/or blocked by intruding limbs and branches.

My judgmental side will usually make an appearance shaking its head in disgust asking, “Why don’t these people care?” My crazy side wants carry around pruning shears just to help out here and there. The rational side has won out, keeping any nighttime, clandestine, pruning forays at zero, thus far – LOL. So here’s what Kathleen and I do (and you’re welcome to join in). • Thank those who tend their gardens and sidewalk areas. A simple “your flowers look wonderful,” or “your place really looks nice,” is all it really takes. • Get your landlord involved. Kathleen asked ours if she could place a few flower pots out on our front porch. No problem as long as they were taken care of. The 3rd floor tenants followed, doing some plantings around the tree out front. • Practice “Clean Sweep Saturday”. Take 15 minutes on Saturday or whatever day works best for you, and clean up your sidewalk. Additionally, if you are a renter and you

feel that your place would benefit from a bit more attention, talk to your landlord. It might be that he is having difficultly getting someone to regularly do it. Work something out with him. If your neighbor’s place is looking unusually overgrown, check in with her. It might be that she is having some challenges, possibly medical or physical, and is too proud to ask anyone for help. Consider offering your help. Most importantly, get out and walk around your neighborhood at least once a week. Portland is so unique in that it offers absolutely everything you could possibly want in less than a 2 mile walk. It would be great if I didn’t have to detour to the street because of an overgrown sidewalk. It would be even greater if the young parents pushing strollers didn’t have to detour to the street because of an overgrown sidewalk. With all of us working together and respecting one another, we will continue to enjoy and appreciate this place we all call home. Ross Fields is a former Vice President of the MHNO Board and a current Ad Sales Representative for the Munjoy Hill Observer newspaper.

MUNJOY HILL OBSERVER

September 2014

THE MUNJOY HILL NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION

Hill House History

Show your neighborhood pride! MUNJOY HILL T-SHIRTS are available: S-2XL: $15. Tees come in blue & gray. And get this BUMPER STICKER too! (measures 6”x 4”), just $3 each. Buy one and support your Neighborhood group. Send your check to MHNO,92 Congress St, Portland ME 04101. Email info@munjoyhill.org.

The Munjoy Hill 35th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION to be held September 20, 2014! To contribute your ideas and to volunteer, please email info@munjoyhill.org

Observer, the building had recently been purchased by the MHNO with the intention that SILP would rent it for office and workshop space. One photo shows the building as it appeared when a pizza restaurant; a second photograph shows the building under renovation, with the SILP program participants posing at the front door. A third photograph, in the December 1984 Observer, shows the November addition of a workshop to the rear of the building with a side door facing Atlantic

Recycle AND help fund the MHNO Heat Assistance Program: Donate your

recyclables thru CLYNK! at Hannafords... Funds raised support MHNO’s Fuel Assistance “Warm Hearts, Warm Neighbors” program. Stop outside the Hill House at 92 Congress to pick up a free green bag. FMI: email Louise Little at louise. little55@gmail.com. Keep those cans & bottles coming!

MHNO Launches its Business Sponsor Program In July of this year, the MHNO reorganized its committee structure, forming a single Membership and Fundraising Committee to oversee activities in those two vital areas.

continued from front page Street. With this, the building at 92 Congress Street had achieved the form we recognize today as MHNO’s headquarters.

Are you interested in using Hill House for either occasional or regular meetings of your group? If so, please contact MHNO’s President Andrea Myhaver at 207- 775-3050 or at andrea. myhaver@munjoyhill.org.

OPEN Meetings!! The MHNO Board meets every second Monday of each month at 7 pm at the Hill House at 92 Congress St.

Everyone is Welcome! Join the Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Organization NEW MEMBERSHIP

RENEWAL

Name(s)_ ____________________________________________________________ Street Address________________________________________________________ City________________________________________State_______ Zip___________ Email (for MHNO updates)_____________________________________________ Day Phone (____)________________ Eve Phone (____)______________________

The committee’s first initiative, launched in August, is a new Business Sponsor

Membership Levels

program. This program provides local businesses an opportunity to more actively

VOLUNTEER for a Committee!

Individual: $20 Family: $35

We need your help to make Munjoy Hill an even better place to live! You can get involved by joining one or more of our committees:

support the MHNO’s ongoing efforts, while ensuring that such support is recognized by the community. Rather than keying support to specific events or projects, Business Sponsors will now be able to support the entire mission of the MHNO – events such as the forthcoming anniversary celebration, initiatives like the “At Home on Munjoy Hill” and heating fuel assistance campaigns, the publication of the Munjoy Hill Observer, and ongoing efforts to serve as a source of information for the community at large. Business Sponsorships are available at a number of levels, and all Sponsorships come with a range of exciting opportunities to acknowledge and celebrate your generous support of the MHNO’s vital mission. Please contact Matthew Kennedy at matthew.kennedy@munjoyhill.org or call 207-370-1446, if you would like more information about the MHNO Business Sponsor program, or if you are interested in becoming a MHNO charter Business Sponsor.

Additional Donation $25 $50 $75 $100 $250 $500 Other Amount: ($______) wish my gift to be anonymous

Events Communications At Home on Munjoy Hill Safe & Livable Neighborhood Observer Membership & Fundraising

We want all members of our community to join the MHNO regardless of financial circumstances. If you are unable to pay the suggested minimum amount, please pay what you can. If you are able to contribute more, we encourage you to do so. We thank you for your support, and we’re excited to have you on board! PLEASE SEND THIS FORM, ALONG WITH YOUR CHECK, TO:

MHNO, 92 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101 Questions? Call (207) 775-3050, email info@munjoyhill.org or visit munjoyhill.org Welcome to the MHNO! 09/2014

September 2014

MUNJOY HILL OBSERVER

Are You Ready? 5 Easy Tips to Help You Prepare for Any Emergency By Elaine Mullin, Chair, AtHome on Munjoy Hill September is National Preparedness Month, and by no coincidence, it’s also the historic peak of the Atlantic hurricane season. Although we don’t have to worry too much about hurricanes in Maine, it’s never too early to prepare for the coming winter months. The key to maintaining your health, safety and comfort during a disaster or weather emergency—whether it’s a big or small—is to plan ahead. But how do you know if you’re really prepared for an emergency? Maybe you already have smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors at home, along with a first aid kit, fire extinguisher and some flashlights. But those are just the basics, and even they need to be checked every year. There’s no better time than now to reassess how well you’re prepared for an emergency at home. National Preparedness Month encourages people to build a kit, make a plan, and be informed about the types of emergencies or disasters that occur in your area. Here are some straightforward, and relatively simple , steps to review your emergency preparedness. • Take an inventory of the contents of your home and take photos or videos of the exterior and interior. Keep them in a safe location off the premises.

• Talk with your family members and neighbors about how to reconnect, with contact numbers and a place to meet if you must evacuate or flee. • Place copies of vital documents and records (like personal identification, bank statements, wills, prescriptions, Social Security and health insurance cards, and important phone numbers) in a weatherproof container that you can grab as you run out the door. You can use an Emergency Financial First Aid Kit developed by Operation Hope, FEMA and Citizen Corps to help you organize your information. • Buy a battery-operated radio and have flashlights with extra batteries easily accessible. Have other emergency supplies ready – a change of clothing, prescriptions, extra glasses, cash, water, food, blankets, and whistle. • Don’t forget your pets! You will need a plan for them as well. After you’ve completed the checklist for your home, you might consider helping a friend or neighbor prepare for an emergency. A disabled, homebound or infirm person probably can’t do all of these things and may be reluctant to ask for help. You’re never too young or old to be prepared. Go to http://www.ready. gov to learn more.

Elder Care Resources —Clip-n-Save—

Portland Area Coalition for Elder Services (PACES) http://pacesseniors.com PACES members serve the senior community in greater Portland by providing high quality goods and services. Our monthly meetings focus on sharing best practices, improving business relationships and educating our members about community services available to older adults. CONTACT: Lynne Maxfield-Cole PACES Membership Chairperson 53 Waterford Rd. Harrison, ME 04040 lmaxroad@yahoo.com 207-754-0730

Phoebe Chandler PACES President phoebe@allenselig.com 207 712-6500

The Southern Maine Agency on Aging (SMAA) http://smaaa.org The Southern Maine Agency on Aging offers a wide range of programs and services for older adults living in York and Cumberland counties. These programs and services are designed to foster independence, reduce the burden on family and caregivers, and promote an active and healthy lifestyle throughout the aging process. CONTACT: Southern Maine Agency on Aging 136 U.S. Route One Scarborough, ME 04074 Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

207-396-6500 1-800-427-7411

Fax 207-883-8249 Call 711 if you are deaf or hard of hearing and need relay service. info@smaaa.org

MUNJOY HILL OBSERVER

N ot es

FROM THE TOWER

LABOR DAY USED TO BE the

end of the heavy tourist traffic in Portland, but now that September has become Cruise Ship season, those ships keep bringing thousands more to our streets. There are 16 ship dates in September, and 15 in October this year. It always seemed odd to me that criuse travelers didn’t come during the summer, when the weather is so pleasant, but I’ve learned that the cruise industry takes its summer clients to destinations that can be downright inhospitable once those first frosts hit, plac-

ASK THE MONEY PROF

By Jeanne Bull

es such as Alaska and locations in the North Atlantic. The notable exception to this trend is American Cruise Lines, which has been operating its 8-day “Maine Coast and Harbor Cruise” and 11-day “Grand New England” cruises from Portland all summer long. They advertise themselves as the World’s Leading Small Cruise Ship Line, and you can see two of their vessels, the Independence and the American Spirit, tied at the Maine State Pier. I am told these are superior cruises and considerably more expensive than the larger lines.

I love September in Maine and one of its charms was having Portland to ourselves again, but no one can argue with the revenue the ships bring to our city. As I give tours or simply share the sidewalk, I do feel a sense of pride as a resident of this beautiful place. Also, the ships are actually bringing us new residents; I personally know two people who have moved to Portland after visiting here with a cruise. So to all who look forward to this season and to those who don’t, all I can say is – get ready ‘cause here they come.

Grasping at Straw By Nini McManamy long side so the straw ends are facing up and down. You soak the bales until they are entirely wet, then sprinkle the middle with high nitrogen fertilizer. You water it in, then wait a day, and start all over again on day 3. Three cycles, a total of six days, raise the internal temperature as the bales compost.” Because the temperature of the bales is too high for safe planting, he allows the bales to cool down for a week before planting, keeping them wet constantly. Then he uses his hands to open up slots between sections of the straw bale, known as “books”, creating a pocket to slip the plant into. He continues watering and fertilizing as he would in any raised bed, and the still-composting bales bathe the young plants’ roots in warmth while increasing the size of the available growing medium to meet the needs of the expanding root systems.

“You can make a raised bed garden,” says Blackstone, “and avoid the hassle of bringing in soil where so many of our gardens have lead and arsenic in them.”

Blackstone, a recently retired Portland teacher and longtime gardener at the community garden on North Street, wanted to grow more food than he was able to produce from his intensely planted 10 This year he has made tending the by 15 foot plot at the combales easier by installing soaking munity garden. So last year he brought in straw bales and Above, Peter Blackston checks for tomatos hoses across the tops of the bales. He used a commercial chemical fertilcreated a raised bed garden on the plant growing in a bale of straw. Photo by Nini MacNamany. izer last year, but this year made the without soil. After reading switch to organic nitrogen sources-up on techniques, he prepped the bales with alternate soaking and application of blood meal and urea. “Really,” says Blackstone,”this high nitrogen fertilizer into the center of the bales for is the perfect system for Munjoy Hill gardeners. You can set up bales anywhere, even on asphalt.” about two weeks before planting. “The water and high-nitrogen fertilizer seem to cause composting of the straw,” he says, raising the internal temperature of the bales. “You set the bales up on the

College Financing Tips

Gardener’s Dirt STRAW-BALE GARDENING: Peter Blackstone has resurrected a gardening system popular among the back-to-the-land set in the 1970s at his house on Cumberland Avenue, where he is successfully growing peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers and other crops in straw bales. His tomato plants are large and free of the soil-borne diseases that plague North Street tomato growers.

• If you are eligible for workstudy funds, take on a job at your college.

• Get a job at the college you are attending. Many colleges will waive tuition costs to employees. • Evaluate some of the assets you own. If you don’t need them and they have a resale value, these funds can be used towards education expenses. • Purchase electronic textbooks at 50% of the cost of traditional books. At the very least you can consider purchasing used text books. • Give up purchasing items at vending machines, and don’t buy store items you really do not need. These unnecessary expenses can add up over time.

• Be smart about selecting a college. If it’s an Ivy League • Find out about residency reschool, or one that offers the quirements which may reduce best possible education for Moderate Sudoku Puzzles - Book tuition costs. your interest, then it might From www.veryfreesudoku.com pay to attend. For other col• To reduce costs. share houslegesor budgets,you might ing and food expensesSudoku with Puzzle 11cost as the #1 factor consider another person(s), or better in college selection, so find still, stay at home. the best deal out there. • See if your employer has a tuition program. If not, ask them if they would consider it. College professor and financial

2 4 5

• Obtain part –time employment while attending classes. • Work full-time, and take classes . Your employer may have a tuition plan; think about online classes which can make it easier to attend.

Writer Nini McManamy is a master gardener with a garden design and consultation business, Gardener’s Dirt (ninimaine@aol.com)

adviser Joel I. Gold is the owner of the Gold Company, located off of India Street, 145 Newbury Street, 3rd flr, (207) 650-7884, where he works as a Fee-Only Financial Planner. He’s been in Portland since 1995.

9 5 7

ACROSS

http://www.freep.com/dailycommuter Solution on Page 10

32 Vote into office 34 “__ Along, Little 1 Tender loving __; Dogies” TLC 36 Gabor & others 5 Voting place 37 Smug smile 10 Learn by __; 38 Barcelona bull memorize 39 Butterfly catcher’s 14 Floored need 15 Clay brick 40 Ajax competitor 16 Mountain goat 41 Intertwined 17 Crazes 18 Insincere words of 42 Close at hand 44 Groom’s suit allegiance 45 __ and don’ts; 20 Retina’s place rules to follow 21 Helpful hint 22 Sworn statements 46 Obi fabric, often 23 Take as the right- 47 __ grease; hard work ful owner 50 Baseball’s Ruth 25 Buddy 51 Actor Selleck 26 Terra firma 28 Actress Jacqueline 54 Bum 57 Egg on __ 58 Go out with 31 T-shirt size

7 4 6 5

1 8

8 1 6

5 4 8 5 6 9 3 FOR RELEASE AUGUST 27, 2014

2 4 1

by Jacqueline E. Mathews

59 Irritate 60 Gentlemen 61 Jacuzzis 62 Religious belief 63 Highest cards

38 Barcelona bull 39 Butterfly catcher’s need 40 Ajax competitor

The Daily Commuter Puzzle by Jacqueline E. Mathews

Tuesday’s Puzzle Solved

5 Sickly looking 6 Hatred 7 Easy gait

2 3 4

ACROSS

1 loving 13 Old flames? 44Tender Pill __; TLC 19 Rump __; cut of 46 Soothing cream 5 Voting place beef 47Learn Finishes 10 by __; 21 Prop for Charlie 48memorize Jump 14 Chaplin 49Floored Alpha’s follower brickone no 24 Drags along with 15 50Clay Has-__; DOWN 16 Mountain goat effort longer popular 17 Crazes 1 Lunch spot 25 Choose 52Insincere Meanie words 18 2 Out of town 26 Secluded valley 53ofState of clutter allegiance 3 Change the looks of 20 place 27 Bird in a Poe 55Retina’s __ for; choose a room 21 Helpful hint poem 56 Tiny 4 Ames & Asner 22 Sworn 28 Ernie’s pal 57 Neighbor of statements 5 Sickly looking 29 Self-absorbed Mexico: abbr. 23 Take as the 6 Hatred 30 Fatigued rightful owner 7 Easy gait 32 Award for “Cheers” 25 Buddy 8 Pounds: abbr. 26 Terra firma 33 Whopper 9 Behold 28 Actress 35 Commotion Jacqueline __ 10 Foes 37 Weeps 31 T-shirt size 11 Death notice, for 38 Hired vehicle 32 Vote into office short 34 “__ Along, Little 40 Mass of people 12 Georgia __; public Dogies” 41 Early guitar 36 Gabor & others research univer43 Worships 37 Smug smile sity in Atlanta

THE Daily Commuter Puzzle

CROSSWORD

September 2014

4 3 8 5 6

7 9 4

Sudoku

September 2014

MUNJOY HILL OBSERVER

VINTAGE POSTCARD IMAGE OF THE EASTERN PROMENADE COURTESY OF THE FRIENDS OF THE EASTERN PROMENADE

Join the MHNO & the FoEP for

Fort Allen’s Bicentennial CELEBRATION!

and the 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MHNO on the Eastern Promenade Friday Sept. 19 & Saturday Sept. 20, 2014 —All are welcome to these free events—

Friday, Sept. 19 7 − 8:30 pm, Maine Jewish Museum; 267 Congress St

Saturday, Sept. 20 (rain date 21st) 10 am, Eastern Promenade

Symposium of distinguished speakers who will discuss the War of 1812 in Maine, and its effects in Portland, as well as a presentation by the landscape architect who researched and designed the Fort Allen Park restoration.

The day begins with a Moment of Silence memorial service at the 1812 cemetery on the Eastern Promenade. A brief parade processional to Fort Allen will follow.

George C. Daughan: Origins, occurrence and outcome of the War of 1812. Daughan is a former Harvard history professor and author of 1812, The Navy’s War

BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION festivities will commence at Fort Allen Park

Herb Adams: Building of Fort Allen up to late 1800’s. Adam’s is Portland’s noted local historian Martha Lyon: Concludes with late 1800s to present day. Lyon is a licensed Landscape Architect specializing in treatment of historic landscapes Earle Shettleworth: shall moderate the evening’s lectures. Mr. Shettleworth is the State Historian ,and author of recently published, The Blaine House

11:00 am – 2:30 pm

Festivities include: Gun/Cannon salutes, performance by Chandlers Military Band, and remarks by local dignitaries: Governor LePage Mayor Brennan

Children’s Activities will be provided in collaboration with the Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Organization; a variety of Portland’s favorite food trucks will be on site.

Scheduling details were being finalized at the time of print. Please refer to Friends of the Eastern Promenade website for the official program: easternpromenade.org

Coming together is a beginning;

Adjutant General Campbell

keeping together

Historian Adams

is a process;

Greater Portland Landmarks Executive Director Hilary Bassett

working together

Landscape Architect Martha Lyon

is success. —HENRY FORD

Here Come Maine’s Fantastic

Festivals & Fairs!

September means the arrival of fairs of all flavors. All up and down the coast, communities strut their stuff. You can find live music and locally-grown produce, critters, arts & crafts and antiques, ...and then there’s the FOOD! For more details, visit www.mainefairsandfestivals.com

Lewiston/Auburn Greek Festival,155 Hogan Rd

SEPT 4,5,6 ,2014

Lewiston/Auburn

Annual Eastport Pirate Festival

SEPT 5,6,7

Eastport

24th Annual Summer Solstice Craft Show

SEPT 6 & 7

Wells

Annual Fall Festival of Arts&Crafts,Smiling Hill Farm

SEPT 6

Westbrook

The Maine Crafts Guild Scarborough Show

SEPT 13 & 14

Scarborough

15th Annual Harvestfest & Chowdah Cookoff

SEPT 20

Bethel

Common Ground Country Fair

SEPT 19, 20, 21

Unity

141st Annual Cumberland Fair

SEPT 21-27

Portland

Freeport Fall Festival

SEPT 27 & 28

Freeport

Fryeburg Fair

SET 28- OCT

Fryeburg

Berwick Pto Fourth Annual Touch A Truck

10/2/12

North Berwick

MUNJOY HILL OBSERVER

The Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Organization

d r a o B r u Me e t yo 2014-2015

September 2014

We Live Where You Live… Work with your neighborhood Realtors! Trevor Coyne REALTOR, Associate Broker

Joe Piergrossi, Jr.

REALTOR, Associate Broker

The rehabilitation project is almost complete!

Don’t miss the celebration festivities –

Andrea Myhaver

Matthew Kennedy

Sean Turley

FORT ALLEN’S BICENTENNIAL

September 19th & 20th Check out our FREE Mobile App!

Elaine Mullin

Joan Sheedy

Thomas Kelley

Sarah Graulty

Lindsay Salvatore

2 Edgecomb Court Spacious townhouse in tranquil wooded setting just minutes from downtown Portland. Many amenities.

45 Eastern Promenade Enjoy seaside living in this completely remodeled condo at the Portland House.

Call us today for your FREE no obligation consultation -

207-553-1365 Megan Summers

Elise Loschiavo

Exciting NEW condos in the heart of the Hill.

Exciting NEW condos on Munjoy Hill.

Green building for energy savings. Open Loft, One-Bedroom and 2-Bedroom condo choices, with garage below. 900 square-foot space with large windows for lots of natural light. Chic décor, decks and storage. Prime location on the East End. MARQUIS LOFT condos. Steps to neighborhood restaurants, Short walk to Eastern Prom waterfront park and to the Old Port shops and nightlife.

Come join the East End Community and make it your home! Priced between $350,000 and

$360,000

Murphy Team at Harborview Properties 147 Fore Street, Portland 04101

Richard and Jean Murphy

(207) 712-4796

info@homesinportlandmaine.com www.trevorandjoe.com

ACROSS 1 Tender loving __; TLC MUNJOY HILL OBSERVER 10 September 2014 5 Voting place 10 Learn by __; memorize or who to date, or what friends of his or her choice to be the 14 Floored to hang out with, or what to do teacher. You can start by being T I P S O N P A R E N T I N G &15 Clay R E Lbrick AT I O NSH I PS after high school. okay with the pizza you asked for. By Ross Fields, CPE & Kathleen Fields, CPE goat 16 Mountain Right, your questioning of pizza If this has been valuable to you, 17 Crazes choice will be insignificant, but please share it. And as always 18 Insincere words the way you handle it won’t. . . . with patience, education, and of allegiance practice, you will become a more EVER BEEN FACED with a deci- zen pizzas in hand, smiling, exIf you had the “duct tape” on Remind yourself to be the men20 Retina’s place confident and effective parent. sion, and kept on second-guess- cited about his choices, great your 21hisHelpful hintmouth when he returned tor, the teacher, he or she needs ing yourself? God forbid you’d find. But before he has 22a chance Sworn with those pizzas, and maybe you to be. It takes practice and It’s ALL about the relationship. make the wrong choice. The to say anything about what he just said “thanks”, being willing awareness to get out of the habit statements outcome might be devastating, went through to come23 to his dethem to be marginal at best, of reacting. The great thing is that Ross & Kathleen Fields are Take asforthe right? But there you are, going cision, you see they are rightful pizzas don’t you think he would’ve had your child will give you plenty of Certified Parenting Educators owner (CPE) and, co-founders of back and forth endlessly, unable you would not have chosen and a better opportunity to learn opportunity to practice. 25 Buddy Results Parenting, LLC, www. to decide. On the other hand, if incredulously ask, “Are those the about making decisions? If they 26 Terra firma And when it comes to decisionresultsparenting.com. you see yourself as a confident pizzas you really want?” really WERE lousy pizzas, or if 28 Actress making, guess what? You’ll not and quick decision-maker, that’s the rest __of the family didn’t like always be there to suggest the (Remember, you asked himJacqueline to go awesome. them, you’d never have to say a 31youT-shirt pick out a couple. Like were size best choice - at least the BEST in thing. He’d 32 valuing Vote into office totally get it. What is it that makes some of us putting him in charge, your opinion. 34choices. “__ Along, Little don’t need “I told so sure, when it comes to choos- his ability to make wise You really Dogies”ya so’s”, to drive any point If you want your child to be ing, and the rest of us almost So he did.) a confident decision-maker, 36 Gabor & others paralyzed? What lesson, what home. You might have umpteen reathen allow the consequences 37 Smug smile guidance, what example was sons why you’d never buy those Then the next time you send him Tuesday’s Puzzle Solved 38 Barcelona bull either learned or missed? As a pizzas. Maybe you think they’re out on a shopping mission give a 5 Sickly looking 39 Butterfly parent, you might know exactly overpriced. Or, you’re certain little guidance. Like asking him 6 Hatred catcher’s need what the secret is to teaching that no one in your family likes to look at two different brands 7 Easy gait 40 Ajax competitor this important skill. mushrooms and green peppers and pick the one that appeals to 8 Pounds: abbr. 41 Intertwined Or maybe not. as the topping. Or, you ALWAYS him the most. Now instead of 9 Behold 42 Close at hand buy brand “X”, whatever. questioning his choice, you can In order to teach decision10 Foes 44 Groom’s suit ask what it was that made him making, you must offer op- The point is that this45 is how it 11 Death notice, __ and don’ts; choose the way he did. Now he’s portunities -- learning op- begins. This is how we learned short rules toactually followin the modefor of thinking portunities -- for your child to doubt our choices.46 Especially 12 Georgia __; Obi fabric, about how he goes about decidto make decisions, and then when we were asked to choose public research often ing. be OK with the results, both and then were basically told grease; it univ. in Atlanta 47 __ hard desirable and not-so-desir- was the wrong choice. Consider a relatively small pur13 Old flames? work able. chase (like frozen pizzas) to be cut Ruth 19 Rump __; Even though you 50 toldBaseball’s him worth a ton in educational value, of beef 51 Actor An example: You and your child to choose, you didn’t really Selleck both his or hers21 and yours.for Be-Charlie Prop 54 Bum stop at the grocery store. You mean that you’d be 100 perfore long there will be decisions Chaplin 57 Egg on tell him to go pick out a couple cent OK with his choice. first along car, 24that Drags 58 Go out about with purchasing of frozen pizzas. He returns, frowith effort 59 Irritate (c) 2014 Tribune Content Agency, LLC 25 Choose 60 Gentlemen All Rights Reserved. 26 Secluded valley 61 Jacuzzis 49 Alpha’s follower 37 Weeps 27 Bird in a Poe 62 Religious belief 50 Has-__; one no 38 Hired vehicle poem 63 Highest cards longer popular 40 Mass of people 28 Ernie’s pal 52 Meanie 41 Early guitar 29 Self-absorbed DOWN 53 State of clutter 43 Worships 30 Fatigued 1 Lunch spot 55 __ for; choose 44 Pill 32 Award for 2 Out of town 56 Tiny 46 Soothing cream “Cheers” 3 Change the 57 Neighbor of 47 Finishes looks of a room 33 Whopper Mexico: abbr. 48 Jump 35 Commotion 4 Ames & Asner

GROWINGTOGETHER

Find crossword puzzle on page 7

Are you sure you really want that?

MUNJOY HILL OBSERVER

The Feminist Spiritual Community Celebrates 34 Years! By Delores Lanai and FSC Women “FSC OFFERS EXACTLY what the name implies—the oppor-

tunity for women to explore their spirituality from a feminist perspective within a community of mutual support.” (from Karen Wentworth’s Exploring The Spirit of Maine, 2005).

In June, we celebrated our 34th birthday! FSC was started in 1980 by Elly Haney and students in a Feminist Theology class at USM. The class ended by studying ritual and the women decided to keep meeting. We met for years at the Friends Meeting House, then at the MHNO Hill House, and now at the Maine Jewish Museum. Our all-volunteer group uses the ancient tradition of Circle, which we call Circle Process. This means: • Leadership rotates. While some of us may have special skills or abilities, none of us is above any other. • Our decisions are made by consensus. • All of us participate in making the Circle. We listen attentively and speak with intention. Each Monday that we meet, someone volunteers to coordinate and lead the evening. There are traditional parts of the

LIVING WITH PEACE

evening, which are repeated each week, and then, a unique ritual is presented by the leader. • We sit in a circle of chairs around the altar (on the floor). Candles with traditional meanings are lit. Our Welcome script is read to remind us of our agreed-upon Culture. To create the sacred space, each woman, in turn, states her name,and takes the hand of the woman next to her (optional). • The unique part of the evening may include storytelling about our lives, celebrating Solstices and Equinoxes, or presenting art projects. At the end, we sing songs and end with a traditional Closing. FSC is known for our Croning Ceremony to honor Elder Women, though we’ve also had high school women attend. In September 2014, we are meeting at the Maine Jewish Museum, 267 Congress St., at 6:30 pm on three Mondays: Sept 8th to celebrate music, Sept 22nd to celebrate Autumn Equinox, and on Sept 29th to celebrate our sacred business. FMI: FSC@maine.rr.com. New women are always welcome! Delores Lanai is a former MHNO Treasurer and long-time Board member and former Resident of Munjoy Hill

SCHOOL NEWS

East End Community School Parent Teacher Organization For info about the EECS

PTO and upcoming events, go to www.eecs.portlandpto. org or contact board@eecs.portlandpto.org.

Back-to-School • SAFETY TIPS

Spotlight on Non-Profits is a regular feature. To have your favorite non-profit profiled here, please contact observer@munjoyhill.org.

September 2014

Here are some simple reminders for drivers: • Slow down and be especially alert in the residential neighborhoods and school zones • Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs • Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully • Watch for children on and near the road in the morning and after school hours • Reduce any distractions inside your car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings. Put down your phone and don’t talk or text while driving Reminder for your kids: • They should cross the street with an adult until they are at least 10 years old • Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks • Never run out into the streets or cross in between parked cars • Make sure they always walk in front of the bus where the driver can see them

Living With Peace is a dynamic local grassroots community support organization investing in the future of our immigrants by providing information, resources, and training to newcomers to the community and culture.

Living With Peace signs MOU with Kenya Enterprise Network By Christina Feller, LWP vice president In June, Living With Peace vice president Christina Feller signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Kenya National Federation of Jua Kali Associations and the Kenya-Somali Cross-Border Traders Association (KESOCBA). The three non-governmental organizations together formed KENSTART: Kenya Enterprise Network for Skills Training, Agricultural Research and Technology. The purpose of the MOU is to ensure that there is a joint approach to working among the three parties, which would maximize the potential of each of them to develop a sector-wide support and service delivery platform for solutions in enterprise skills capacity enhancement and transfer of appropriate cottage manufacturing and agro-industrial technologies to the Micro and Small Enterprise (MSE) sector across the 47 counties of Kenya.

zation aimed at serving the more than one thousand primary Jua Kali Associations countrywide, whose members are artisans engaged in the production of various goods and services in the various sub-sectors. The primary role that Living With Peace is taking is mobilizing resources for enterprise development. The focus is on appropriate technologies, data and analysis, competitive research, international linkages, and strategic planning with County Government leaders to ensure a bottom-up approach to enterprise development.

The focus of the effort is to create jobs, build wealth and sustainable livelihoods among the rural communities, especially for women and youth.

An important part of the relationship is to harness expertise and recognize best practices through exchange programs. The first area we are exploring together is bringing farmers, fishermen, and poultry and livestock managers to the US to learn new techniques and develop trading partnerships. In return, the consortium intends to invite Maine’s Governor to Kenya to appreciate the growing trade potential between the State and certain Kenya counties.

The three organizations are described as follows: The goal of Living With Peace is to invest in the promotion and development of human potential, toward making every individual a productive contributor to the holistic welfare of communities and nations across the world. The mission of KENSOCBA is to roll out holistic livelihood, peacebuilding and conflict-management programs, with a view to train both Kenyan and Somali cross-border traders in areas of enterprise capacity-building, and skill-honing toward establishing and managing sustainable business enterprises. Jua Kali Associations is an umbrella organi-

One example is goat herding. Goats are a staple in Kenya as in much of Africa. Goat breeding has been increasing in Maine for some years now. Goat milk brings us goat cheese and goat milk soap. But in Kenya, goat milk is not made into either cheese or soap. We hope to introduce product extensions, like this, as long as we can help introduce a better breed of goat that produces higher buttermilk content, as well as utensils and equipment to ensure product success. The biggest logistical problem is the transportation infra-

Above, members of the Living with Peace Board at the 2014 Annual Meeting. From left to right: Roger Ruganzu, President, Manana Shetsiruli, Summer Intern from the Georgian , Republic, Maurice Namwira, Nima Barkaad, Mia Ntahobari, Secretary, Rodents Biacho, Treasurer, Djeloul Fourer, and Christina Feller, Vice President. Meeting held July 19 at Whole Foods Café, Portland.

structure and county level trade. As outlined in the new Kenya Constitution, most Government responsibilities are being devolved to the County (state) level. The County Governors are seeking a great deal of foreign assistance to upgrade their ability to grow their micro- and small-enterprise sectors. We are there!

Laikipia GovernorJoshuah Irungu enjoying the Governor’s Micro-enterprise Tool Kit presented by Christina Feller in the county capital of Nanyuki.

September 2014

ART SOUL

MUNJOY HILL OBSERVER

GOOD NEIGHBOR of the Month

SPECIAL OFFER: For just $20 a year your Munjoy Hill

Observer paper can be delivered right to your door! Includes Free MHNO membership! Fill out and mail in this form with your payment TODAY! Name(s)______________________ Street Address_________________ City__________________________ State_________________________ Zip_ _________________________ Email ________________________ (for MHNO updates) Day Phone (____)______________ Eve Phone (____)______________ Mail to

MHNO 92 CONGRESS ST. PORTLAND ME 04101

JOIN the MHNO!! Find Membership form for the Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Organization on page 5

Jonah Fertig

By Lisa Peñalver When I first came to Portland in 2006, it wasn’t long before I got wind of the burgeoning Local Sprouts Cooperative, their great local foods, the music and workshops and mixers. Jonah Fertig’s name was invariably linked to anything Local Sprouts. (It was also around this time that the Portland Buy Local campaign was being launched.) Jonah Fertig no longer lives on Munjoy Hill (though he had lived here for a good 10 years, until recently). But you’ll still see him in town; he’s often in Portland for his work, training individuals and organizations in the fine art of the cooperative. “Lately I’ve been involved in the Machigonne Community Land Trust, which was started last year (I’m on the Board). It relates closely to my earlier organizing work. When the Adams School project first arose, there were a lot of meetings exploring cooperative housing options, and collaborative community spaces.” The goal was to have affordable ownership housing, which is owned by the community. “At an event held in May at the East End Community School, the Machigonne Community Land

Trust elected our first official board and build our membership to fifty people. We are looking at land—we’re probably about a year out—and we’re engaging in a visioning process.” “The Land trust is one of my interests. What I am doing now is using my experience and training other people to create cooperative businesses (in the food industry), offering workshops and guidance; helping them develop their co-ops—in the food system, restaurants, cooperative farms, art collectives…” Over the last decade, Jonah has been engaged in a variety of cooperative ventures. In 2002, he co-founded the People’s Free Space in Portland (at Smith & Cumberland) which offered free workshops. The space had a library, a kitchen, a bike shop, a kids‘ room for childcare The People’s Free Space joined together with Peace Action Maine to form the Meg Perry Center.

A lot of local orga n i z at ion s have used that space: The Portland Food Coop (which also worked out of the Hill House for a number of years), the Fur Cultural Revival (Darfur Community), Centro Latino, Occupy Maine, the Green Party and others. The Local Sprouts Cooperative spun off of this environment. In 2007, Jonah looked to take the community work he’d been engaged in and build a business that supports the community and gives workers a voice in the organization. From the People’s Free Space, to Local Sprouts, to the Machigonne Land Trust, to cooperative organizations yet to come, Jonah Fertig is helping others re-imagine the business model in a way that gives workers and community a voice and a place at the table. By promoting core principles of respect, self-sufficiency and sustainability, Jonah Fertig, in my opinion, is a neighbor anyone would welcome in their community. I’m looking forward to see-

ing what new enterprises sprout for the seeds he is sowing Jonah Fertig lived on Munjoy Hill, mostly on Kellogg Street, for over 10 years. He grew up in Yarmouth, went to school in New York City, spent a period of time out west (WAY out west: British Columbia) before gravitating back to Maine. He now lives out in Arundel with his family. Information about the Machigonne Community Land Trust is available online at machigonne.org/ IN OUR COMMUNITY, there are people who go out of their way to help their neighbors and promote healthy social interactions. They tend to go unnoticed, working behind-the-scenes as they often do. In this column we seek to introduce them to you. Putting a face on a deed helps us realize that being a good neighbor is something we each can be, it just takes a warm heart and some imagination, and the willingness and “strength to do the things that need to be done.” (to quote Garisson Keillor of the Prairie Home Companion)

The Space Between—Insights on Handling Transitions and Change “Our beliefs shape our filters; our filters form our thoughts; our thoughts drive our feelings; our feelings spur our actions; our actions become our habits; our habits reinforce our beliefs.” By Kathleen M. Kerr WHEN MY DAUGHTER was 5, we

were playing across the street from our home, in the school playground. It was a lovely late Spring day and we were playing tag in the big field behind the swings. As I chased her around the trees, I noticed the caterpillars and called a timeout so we could check them out. We watched them in the trees as they lay there looking as green as the new growth on the branches. We spotted one on the ground near the tree. I recall telling my daughter that one day this caterpillar will be a beautiful butterfly and able to fly from the ground to anywhere it wants to go. She paused to ponder what I was saying. Then she responded, “How sad that he’ll stop being a caterpillar.” What’s the point of this story? There are two; 1) neither of us questioned the transition accepting it as a natural, normal function, and, 2) each of us placed a value judgment on the transition process. Transitions are a natural, normal cycle of life AND the judgments we make about transitions determine how we experience or navigate through them.

Our response (value judgments) to any transition is what drives our experience of it! Change occurs all around us, even within us, all the time. It only becomes noticeable or worthy of our attention when we judge it. And judgment happens quickly, very quickly. Sometimes it happens even without our conscious awareness. What would you say happens in a transition? Would you simply say it’s the process of ending one thing and beginning something else? What about the space between an ending and a beginning? Have you ever been shocked, upset, surprised, hurt, or disillusioned at the end of something and all you could focus on was

getting to the next thing so as to leave those unwanted feelings behind? What about the times in your life when the ending was a time of celebration and then, wham! As soon as the celebratory high wore off, you felt lost as to what to do next? So you did nothing. Or you just let the next thing begin without consideration of your needs and desires. And the outcome? Perhaps you ended up someplace unexpected; as Yogi Berra often warned us, “If you don’t know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else.” If you are nodding in recognition of ever feeling like this, ask yourself what might have been different had you allowed yourself more time in the Space Between? Allowing time in the Space Between can mean the difference between navigating your own map and ending up where you choose or going in circles never getting anywhere. In my coaching practice we use the Space Between to explore what’s important to you, identify options, determine your goals, and then build a road map to get there. The coaching I do along the way helps you navigate around barriers, explore alternate routes

when faced with road blocks and wave the flag as you round the bend of the last lap toward your goal. If you are in the midst of a transition or see one on the horizon, park yourself in the Space Between and spend some time with these navigational aids. When you’re ready to begin again, you’ll know where you are going and how to get there.

examine what your core beliefs are and how they shape what you see.

AWARENESS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT Own and accept the

REINFORCEMENT This is the sup-

end. This allows the door to the Space Between to open. Trust that everything up until now has been in preparation for what’s next. CHOICE Without spending time in

the Space Between, we don’t make time to remember that no matter what happens, we are the ones choosing our responses. When you can shift your response, you can see things differently. You can shift how you feel about something or someone, see possibilities where there were none, and craft your desired outcomes. BELIEFS Believe it or not, this pit

stop of often the hidden roadblock stopping us from getting to the next mile marker called Action. Our beliefs drive our thoughts and subsequently our feelings. Those in turn drive our actions. Stuck in thoughts and feelings that keep you from moving forward? Dig deep and really

ACTION How aware we are of our

thoughts and feelings coupled with our ability to choose our responses based on our beliefs and perceptions determines our ability to act! This is the fuel you need to rev your motivation and keep you moving. port from our pit crew; whether your pit crew support are internal tools like awareness and conscious choice or external ones such as a coach, or a support network, or even meditation and exercise. The pit crew is there to help you get you to your goals. The key to managing any kind of transition lies within our choices. Choices about acceptance, perspective, and action. Join me monthly as I share insights about navigating “The Space Between”. .......................................

Kathleen Kerr is a professional transition coach supporting clients as they explore the space between endings and beginnings to dauntlessly create beginnings that support them reaching their goals with optimism, courage, and joy.

MUNJOY HILL OBSERVER

College Financing Tips

Failed Leadership Has Hurt Maine’s Economic Recovery ed Labor Day. While many of us enjoyed the rest and relaxation of a three-day weekend, it’s important we take a moment to pause and reflect on why Labor Day is celebrated. In Maine we are experiencing a unique challenge. Maine lags behind the rest of the country in jobs created since the end of the Great Recession. Too many Mainers are out of work. Even those fortunate to have some form of employment are earning too little to pay the bills, while still others are working two and three jobs just to make ends meet. According to the Department of Labor, the nation as a whole has recovered 108% of the jobs lost during the Great Recession. New England has recovered 124% of jobs lost over the same time period. Yet here at home in Maine, we have recovered just 58% of all jobs lost during the Great Recession. To give that number some context, we are 10,600 jobs short of pre-recession levels.

ASK THE MONEY PROF

justinalfond.com

A FEW WEEKS AGO we celebrat-

September 2014

10,600 jobs we could have but don’t. 10,600 jobs we would have if the Governor had developed strong economic policies and a comprehensive recovery plan. But he didn’t. In Portland, we have been fortunate. Nearly four out of five new jobs in the state have been creat-

ed in the Portland area. Between January 2010 and April of 2014 Portland has added 8,900 jobs. In comparison, Bangor added only 1,750 new jobs and Lewiston added just 900, leaving the rest of the state of Maine with a mere 700 new jobs over the four-year period. Our economic recovery did not have to be this way. We have had opportunities to create growth in every sector in Maine.

nities turned away by Governor LePage. For instance, the $120 million investment by Statoil, an international clean energy innovator. When Governor LePage refused to issue voter-approved bonds, he left thousands of construction workers jobless for two whole construction seasons. Maine’s economy, and more importantly, Maine families, cannot afford to miss out on these opportunities due to Governor LePage’s misguided leadership. There is no reason Maine should be lagging so far behind the rest of the country. Mainers are hardworking and industrious, and this spirit is as strong as ever. We need a leader who has the confidence and appreciation to invest in all that Mainers have to offer to ensure our state has a vibrant, healthy economy for years to come. As always, please send me your thoughts and comments at Justin@JustinAlfond.com.

Maine has missed out on countless economic growth opportu-

By Joel I. Gold The cost of tuition today is outrageous at most schools. On top of tuition there are also many other costs associated with post secondary education. The good news is that there are things you can do to fund these expenses. Here are some ideas to think about: • Enroll in online classes at community colleges or lowerpriced schools; make sure you will be able to transfer the courses to your degree school. • Visit your School’s financial aid office and find out if there are any grants/scholarships (free money) available. • If you are eligible for workstudy funds, take on a job at your college. • Find out about residency requirements which may reduce tuition costs. • To reduce costs. share housing and food expenses with another person(s), or better still, stay at home. • See if your employer has a tuition program. If not, ask them if they would consider it. • Obtain part –time employment while attending classes. • Work full-time, and take classes . Your employer may have a tuition plan; think about online classes which

can make it easier to attend. • Get a job at the college you are attending. Many colleges will waive tuition costs to employees. • Evaluate some of the assets you own. If you don’t need them and they have a resale value, these funds can be used towards education expenses. • Purchase electronic textbooks at 50% of the cost of traditional books. At the very least you can consider purchasing used text books. • Give up purchasing items at vending machines, and don’t buy store items you really do not need. These unnecessary expenses can add up over time. • Be smart about selecting a college. If it’s an Ivy League school, or one that offers the best possible education for your interest, then it might pay to attend. For other collegesor budgets,you might consider cost as the #1 factor in college selection, so find the best deal out there. College professor and financial adviser Joel I. Gold is the owner of the Gold Company, located off of India Street, 145 Newbury Street, 3rd flr, (207) 650-7884, where he works as a Fee-Only Financial Planner. He’s been in Portland since 1995.

EAST END Business Focus Ten Ten Pié A NEW TAKE ON TAKE-OUT This combo European Pastry Shop / International Food Market has just opened in the neighborhood By Lisa Peñalver While new buildings are rising up all around the Hill and changing the landscape, older ones are changing from the inside out. At 171 Cumberland Ave, the former DiPietro’s sandwich shop has undergone one of these transformations. Since closing a year ago, the space has recently re-opened under the name Ten Ten Pie´, a Spanish slang phrase for a bite to eat before the main meal, something to keep you on your feet. The shop, a multicultural bakery/market, is the brainchild of Markos Miller and co-owner/pastry chef Atsuko Fujimoto—“a twoperson operation.” I stopped in to talk with them early on a Saturday morning, over a coffee and a Danish. The pastries consisted of many variations on the theme of croissant, light and flaky, both sweet and savory selection: fruit, cheese or nut-filled, a feast for the eyes. The exceptions are some traditional triangular Japanese rice patties. I decided to take home a dozen pastries so my family could help with taste-testing. (they were gone by lunch time). Next time I go in, I will try the lunch offerings— their lunch includes a take-out Bento Box, with vegetarian and meat options.. While I was eating my breakfast at the sidebar, my eyes roamed the shelves and noticed a wide selection of Goya brand products, many of which I had never seen before. Markos explained the thinking, “I always like going into the Asian markets, La Bodega Latina, Middle Eastern Markets, seeing all the different foods. Mitatheap market had a nice variety, but they have recently moved out to Brighton Ave.”

In our market, we want to bring in our favorite foods from each place, starting with the foods we are already using to make our pastries and dishes, sort of a one-stop shop. But we also want to hear from our customers—what food do THEY want ot find here?” As we chatted, there was a steady stream of people coming into the shop, buying pastries, and going on their way. One woman asked for the scones, but even at that early hour (well, 9:30am- but it WAS a Saturday!), those were already sold out. Popular item, it seems. I noticed that there was still space on the shelves for more stock, and I asked what other foods might be arriving. Markos commented, “We are still putting it all together. We led with the pastries, because we know we can do those; better to do just a couple of things and do them really, really well.” “We just got the beer case stocked yesterday, …” (at this, a customer at the counter commented how she appreciated that he carried a certain hard-to-find beer). A variety of wines will soon be added to the shelves.

Atsuko was the pastry chef at Fore Street and Miyake, and has also worked at Standard Baking. She helped create the menu for the short-lived Miyake Diner on Spring Street. Although Japanese, she grew up on southeast Asia and Latin America, and is known for her adventurous exploration of flavors as well as her expertise with traditional pastry. She creates the confections on site at Ten Ten Pié, along with take-out lunch items like the savory hand-pie. Markos Miller is a long-time resident of Atlantic Street. His name may be familiar to readers for his work with the Franklin Street Redesign Project, or for his writing in the pages of this newspaper, or perhaps for his run for City Mayor a few years back, or because he is a former president of the MHNO. He has been working as a Spanish teacher for the past 16 years. He has also worked as a carpenter, social worker and in a commercial kitchen, all skills that have come in handy in this new enterprise. Ten Ten Pie’ is located kitty-corner across from the Cathedral on Cumberland Ave, right in the neighborhood,, so try it out for yourself! They are open Wed–Sat, 7a-4 pweekdays, 8a-3p on Saturday.

September 2014

MUNJOY HILL OBSERVER

t u o b A & Ou t EASTERN PROM PHOTO BY COREY TEMPLETON

Portland Observatory Open daily until October 13.

10 am – 5 pm. All tours are guided; last tour begins at 4:30 pm. Please allow 45 minutes for your tour. http:// portlandlandmarks.org/observatory/ 138 Congress Street on Munjoy Hill, (207) 774-5561.

Port Veritas Spoken Word

Poetry Readings, every Tuesday 7-10 pm, @ Bull Feeney’s 375 Fore St. - 7:30-10pm / All Ages, FMI: Gil Helmick, 400-7543. Our Monday Venue: Mama’s CrowBar is located at 189 Congress St. . Formerly Awful Annie’s which was formally George’s Tavern which was formally some fishermen getting wicked hammered in a tent. Mama’s features American Craft Beers as well as nightly musical and poetry events.

Spirits Alive Cemetery Tours

Tours of Eastern Cemetery on Munjoy Hill on Congress Street will continue through October 15 every Wednesday, Sat & Sun at 1:30 PM. All tours are led by trained volunteers. New this year: “Last Saturday Tour” conducted at 11:00 AM. This tour introduces Bartlett Adams, Portland’s first stone carver; from 1800 to 1828,his shop produced more than 700 stones found in Eastern Cemetery. Admission for these tours: Adults $10.00. Students and Seniors (65+) $5.00, Under 12, Free. FMI: sa@spiritsalive.org.

Historical Walking Tours of Portland https://

www.mainehistory.org/ Maine Historical Society offers historical walking tours of Portland. Walk to the waterfront and be guided through Portland’s evolution. Tours leave from MHS located at 489 Congress St. near Monument Square in Portland. Tours are daily at 1:30 pm and are approximately 60-75 minutes long. Admission: $10 walking tour only; $15 walking tour and Longfellow House tour. Free for children six years old and younger. Recommended for ages 12 and older.

Watch the Birds join in guided wildlife tours with the

nauralists of the Maine Audubon Society:Just off Rt 1 at 20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105 – (207) 7812330 Maineaudubon.org.

Mayo Street Arts

Performances & Classes 10 Mayo Street, mayostreetarts. org —Times vary. Classes: Tango, Belly Dancing, Kids Yoga, Juggling, Zumba and Pilates. Artist Studios, theater, poetry, music and more. Contact 615-3609, or info@ mayostreetarts.org.

Maine Senior FarmShare

Know a low-income senior (relative, friend or neighbor) who could benefit from $50 of fresh, unprocessed, locally grown produce? Please contact a local farmer directly to sign up. Contact your local area Agency on Aging by calling the ELDERS-1 toll-free number: 1-877-353-3771, for a list of participating FarmShare Farmers, http://www. getrealmaine.com.

Tell Me the Truth: Exploring the Heart of Cross-Racial Conversations TUES, SEPT 9,- 7-9

PM, Rines Auditorium, Portland Public Lirary. http://www. portlandlibrary.com/events/tell-truth-exploring-heartcross-racial-conversations/#sthash.UWBumVNx.dpuf.

First Annual Portland Greenfest

SAT,SEP 13, 10am-4pm MONUMENT SQUARE, PORTLAND, ME Southern Maine’s premiere eco-event featuring music, art, eco-fashion, local food, kids’ activities, exhibits, workshops, films and demonstrations. http://www. portlandgreenfest.org/ Contact: Jeff Edelstein, edelstein@ psouth.net or 207-632-8440.

Kat-Walk & Karo-5K for Brain Aneurysm Awareness SAT,SEP 13, around

LEWISTON: starts Friday Sept 26th at The Public Theatre FRI/SAT/SUN, Sept 26-28--For one weekend only, filmgoers in Lewiston, Maine will unite with audiences in over 300 cities spanning six continents to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers from around the world when the MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival screens at The Public Theatre in Lewiston on Fri 9/26 at 7:30pm, Sat 9/27 at 7:30pm, and Sun 9/28 at 4:00pm. Tickets can be purchased online at www.thepublictheatre. org or by calling 782-3200. Tickets are $8 for adults and students. info@thepublictheatre.org.

1St Annual Memorial 5K Run/ Walk & FundraiseR SEPT 27, 1pm, Remembering our

loved ones lost to the disease of addiction TheFamilyRestored.org, , 207-274-8197, Contact Julia Whyel: jawhyel@ yahoo.com.

Maine Historical Society,

https://www.mainehistory.org/programs_events.shtml House Tours and Walking Tours are offered daily. • Ed Muskie: Made in Maine, 1914-1960, with James Witherell • What’s Laundry Got to do With it?: Caring for the Body in the 19th Century United States, with Kathleen M. Brown • The Portland Water District in Pictures, 19082008, with Paul Thomas Hunt and Barbara Brewer.

care that supports health without surgical or pharmaceutical intervention?

inner shores • chiropractic • homeopathy • attunement

Are you searching for an approach in treating conditions that have been unresponsive to other methods?

Maine Jewish Museum 267 Congress St, Phone

(207) 773-2339 The Jewish Museum is hosting Merrill St artist Lin Lisberger’s exhibit, “Vessels: Sculpture and Prints”, until August 29. Email; ani@treeoflifemuseum.org Website; http://mainejewishmuseum.org.

Wendy Pollock DC, CCH

“Using multiple modalities along with her innate skill as a doctor and healer, she was able to fix what others could not. Dr. Pollock has a big, big heart and soul to match her phenomenal talent.”

“LIKE” us & stay informed!

Sign up for our email list at munjoyhill.org to receive alerts on events and issues pertaining to the East End (FYI: we do not share our list.). Get the first glimpse of the each month's Observer. You can find the MUNJOY HILL NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION on Facebook!

—Michelle Patrick, LMT

Dr. Wendy Pollock DC, CCH Practice of Chiropractic, Homeopathy and Attunement 83 India Street Portland, Maine 04101 (207) 370-8330 innershores@gmail.com

Just visit us online at munjoyhill.org and click on our Facebook link. Follow our updates, join the conversation, post photos and share links, all on our FB page.

CHESTER & V ESTAL, P.A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW

Over 30 years of service to Munjoy Hill REAL ESTATE • SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY

Congratulations to all of tonights JUVENILE DEFENSE • PROBATE, WILLS AND ESTATES Award Winners! 104 Washington Avenue • Portland, ME 04101 • 207.773.8198 107 CONGRESS STREET • PORTLAND, MAINE 04101 (207) 772-7426 | www.chesterandvestal.com

104 Washington Avenue • Portland, Maine 04101 • (207) 773-8198 mikerand@maine.rr.com

observer ad.indd 1

Manhattan Short Film Festival

Are you hoping for health

SATURDAYS In Deering Oaks Park, 7 am to 1 pm and WEDNESDAYS on Monument Square, 7 am to 1 pm. Find Maine-grown vegies, live plants, baked goods and crafts!

www.dalerandprinting.com

cepartner.com/Trail-to-Ale/

Back Cove Boulevard www.KAT-Walk.org or www.Karo5K.org We can also be found on facebook at: (24) KAT-Walk & Karo 5K For Maine Brain Aneurysm Awareness. Do you want a doctor who takes time to really listen to your concerns?

Farmers Markets

“Serving Greater Portland Since 1980”

5th Annual Portland Trails Trail to Ale 10K Race/Walk,SUN, SEPT 21 9 AM https://register.ra-

9/18/2009 8:37:35 AM

www.innershores.com

maine

MUNJOY HILL OBSERVER

September 2014

Volunteer with your neighborhood org. —the MHNO! You can make a difference! The MHNO has a number of active committees. We are always seeking new members. Do any of the areas below interest you? Please drop in to a meeting (times and days for each committee listed below) at Hill House, 92 Congress St, to find out more! All meeting times listed are subject to change. Please visit our website for most current meeting schedule.

Tarps

3 GRADES! Many Sizes In Stock!

Lightweight Blue Premium White Super Heavy Duty Silver

It’s about

relationships

Weather Watch Jacket Heavy duty, lightweight, waterproof material. adjustable hood and waist cinch cord. Packable.

4999 Each

available in Black, navy, Red or Yellow.

Cabinet Hardware

Fasteners

THE BODY ARCHITECT PERSONAL TRAINING EXPERIENCE

30 DAYS

$79

4 Small Group Training Sessions Unlimited classes Open gym access & much more!

34 Romasco Lane, Portland, ME 04101 207.774.2196 www.thebodyarchitect.com

800-639-2715 hamiltonmarine.com

Visit us at 100 Fore Street Today!

Each ad helps support the Observer. email us at: Observer@munjoyhill.org —to show your love of Munjoy Hill!

Relationships are built on trust, and that’s something our sales representatives never lose sight of. You want to feel that you are in capable hands, and that we understand your expectations. From print to the packing and shipping details, you’ll feel as if you’ve entered into a partnership that fits; our clients tell us they like that.

3 Business Parkway, Suite 3, Brunswick Industrial Park Brunswick, Maine 04011

(207) 504-8200 • (800) 356-8850

www.alliance-press.com • printsales@alliance-press.com

FULL

SERVICE

We are more than just copies …

and and G

and

(next to Hamilton Marine on your way to the Eastern Prom) with plenty of free parking

207.775.2444 Like us on

Comparison Puzzle—by OutherebyGeorge.com. See if you can find the six differences.

•

www.xcopy.com

/facebook.com/XPressCopy

N TI

BROCHU

PRIN Conveniently located at 100 Fore Street in Portland

PRINTING

PROGRA

… and more, including cutting, scoring, folding, multiple types of binding, hole punching, dry mounting, and laminating!

September 2014

MUNJOY HILL OBSERVER

15-YEAR MORGAGE

3.431 %

APR

+ save up to $750

on closing costs!

3.431% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is effective 08/18/2014 and is available only on 15-year (180 month) fixed-rate conventional mortgages. Offer applies to primary, single family properties (other rates and terms available for other property types). The monthly principal and interest payment for 180 months per $1,000 borrowed would be $7.09. Example: a $150,000 loan with a 15-year term and 0 points would have a monthly principal and interest payment of $1063.14 for 180 months. Payments do not include taxes and insurance; therefore actual monthly payment may be higher. Title, appraisal and other fees may apply. Other rates and terms available. APR is subject to change or withdrawal without notice.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not just expert lenders, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re your neighbors. Join our team. 1.888.725.2207 www.norwaysavingsbank.com MEMBER FDIC

Special Closing Costs offer applies to new mortgages and excludes expenses for unusual legal, appraisal or title issues. Maximum amount covered by this offer is $750. If loan does not close, borrower(s) is/are responsible for all closing costs incurred prior to withdrawal of loan. Offer is subject to change or withdrawal without notice.

Norway Savings Team: Claire Owens, Bill Onorato, Kyle Hodgkins, Sherrie Maietta, Kaleigh Deering