The JPVIS Annual Meeting last Saturday ran into the noon hour so there was not time for several agenda items including JPVIS milestones since last summer’s meeting. We are happy to report two new community members: Kai Michael Hearn, born Dec. 22 to Kate Swope and Alison Hearn and Erik Morrow Johnson born July 7 to Jessie Lipschitz and Dave Johnson.

Engaged are Lucy Swope and Sean Dack and Leo Bremer (Art Barnes’ grandson) and Allison Rieske. Congratulations to both couples.

Sadly there are two deaths to note this year: Neil Goodman, husband of Emily Whiting, and Barbara Tomkinson Racy, mother of Robert Moser.

Please let me know of anyone we may have missed.

The meeting opened with Art Barnes playing keyboard and Holly Barnes on violin to accompany our singing of “Forever Maine,” lyrics written by Art over 20 years ago.

As there was not time during the meeting for oral presentations of all the Committee Reports, please refer to the JPVIS email approximately 10 days ago that included them as an attachment.

The community thanked outgoing president Susan Schadler and welcomed our new president, Anne Markette.

Last Wednesday, at the Community House, we had a lecture on Emergency Preparedness. There are things we need to think about even though we think it will never happen to us. Our biggest threat is fire, typically in the spring or fall. It’s critical to remove all dead trees and brush around your house to protect yourself and your neighbors.

Emergency response is another issue. Here on Juniper Point we have basically one way in and out. Should that be blocked by flooding or downed power lines, the emergency response team will first work on clearing the road and secondly on restoring power. Be prepared with provisions, including medicines and a plan. Take pictures of your house inside and out for insurance  purposes. The Coast Guard can be used to evacuate in case of a medical emergency if the road  is blocked.

A representative from the Boothbay Harbor Police Department urged everyone to get a “blue sign,” indicating your house number, to be prominently displayed close to the road in order to lessen  response time and responder stress. It could save a life. You can order a blue sign by calling (633-9876) or going to the Community Center at the small mall between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on weekdays. There were forms available but they were quickly gone. Susan Schadler, speaking at the Annual Meeting, encouraged 100% participation. (Appreciation to Ann Swope for this report)

This week tennis is for everyone! Even if you don’t play, you do eat pancakes, don’t you? Come to Breakfast at the Courts and Exhibition Match, this Saturday morning from 9 to 11. After pancakes stay to see our pros in action.Please bring cash to make a donation.

Last week’s meeting and the pancake breakfast means missing 2 Saturdays of yoga with Romee. The 8:45 class resumes next Saturday August 12th. Feeling a bit sluggish after all the pancakes? Joan has moved her movement class to Mondays at 10, so you can jump right into the week with energy.

Speaking of energy, next week Ann Swope will write the column while I’m hosting my grandson Liam and his friend Aidan from California for a few days. Please help Ann with some news at acswope@gmail.com by this Sunday. Thanks.