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Chebeague Island Council Calendar

#10 | October 2016

October 2016 • Issue #10 • Chebeague Island Council Calendar

On the Cover The Chebeague Island School was built in 1953. The school serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Current enrollment is 26, with 4 children in pre-kindergarten, 7 in kindergarten through second grade, and 15 in third through fifth grade. About the Calendar The Calendar is published monthly by the Chebeague Island Council. Available on-line at Chebeague Island News ( www.chebeague.org ) or www.islandcalendar.weebly.com and mailed to every occupied residence on the island, for a small additional fee, it can also be delivered by first- class mail to Island Council members who are off island at the time of publication. The Calendar welcomes submissions from its readers, including letters and thank you notes, but it cannot publish anything that is political in nature, libelous, or obscene. All submissions should include the author’s name and contact information. Without exception, the deadline for submission is noon on the 20 th day of the month preceding publication. Submissions and ad copy may be mailed (P.O. Box 12), left at the Council office (247 South Rd.), or emailed ( chebeagueislandcouncil@gmail.com ) and sent as attachments (.doc; no pdfs) or included in the body of the text. Images and photographs should be sent in a .jpg, .jpeg, or .rtf format. As a courtesy and space permitting, island nonprofits are given a free half page each month to publish their news. Any such submissions exceeding a half page will be charged at the usual rate. All submissions become the property of the Chebeague Island Council, which reserves the right to edit them for length and clarity. Submissions that are not time sensitive may be held until there is sufficient space to publish them. Additional information about submissions is available at www.islandcalendar.weebly.com . Advertising rates are as follows: full page, $60; 1/2 page, $30; 1/4 page, $15; 4-line classified, $5; 6- to 8-line classified, $10. Each submission should include the intended publication date, size wanted, and the number of months the ad should run.

Contents From the Island Council 3 Notes from the Hall 4 Island Commons 5 From the Town Office 6 Wellness Matters 7 CRC News 8 Library News 10 One Man’s Island 10 CIHS Update 11 CIUMC News 11 CTC Update 12 Recompense Fund 13 Firefighter Footnotes 13 Notices 13 Classified Ads 13 CPA News 14 The Mail 14 School News 15 Directory Corrections 15 Births and Deaths 15 October Calendar 16 Publisher Chebeague Island Council Board Members: Lola Armstrong, Christine Auffant, Pam Curran, Carol Lynn Davis, Jennifer Hackel, Deb Hall, Ester Knight, Jaye-Allison Nunan, Nancy Olney, Marjorie Stratton, Ann Thaxter, and Jackie Trask Contact Us Email: chebeagueislandcouncil@gmail.com Phone: 207-846-4988 Mail: P.O. Box 12 Chebeague Island, ME 04017 In Person: Council Office 247 South Rd., Chebeague Island Graphic Design Sharkey Graphic Solutions www.sharkeygraphics.com Printing Cyber Copy www.cybercopyme.com

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The deadline for submissions for the November issue is noon on October 20, 2016.

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Notes from the Chebeague Island Council

This summer has been exceptionally busy, and I could feel the collective sigh of relief with the arrival of the first day of fall. The Council was very pleased to have had a physician using the Wellness Center this summer, and many in the community found “convenient care”was exactly what they needed. Summer visitors, far from their primary care provider, said they were especially happy to find Dr. O’Donnell on the island. We are looking forward to his return next summer. So what is next? The Council is happy to announce that MaineHealth has offered to contract with the Council to provide nursing services starting in October. There will be a nurse available in the Wellness Center for blood draws, blood pressure checks, suture removal, health checks—and all the tasks that can be performed by a registered nurse! This service will be free, so don’t hesitate to stop in, no appointment needed. MaineHealth is excited to provide health care to the Chebeague community and is very open to expanding this service as needed. More hours and home visits are being considered. MaineHealth brings a wealth of resources to our community, and the Council is just beginning to explore the many health-related services that MaineHealth offers. Please stay tuned for the start date of this new service; we are aiming for mid October! In the meantime, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like to learn more about this new program.

One of the highlights of the Council’s efforts this summer was the Drug Take Back Program. Way back last winter one of our board members brought this up as a need on the island. Working with the Sheriff’s Department, one Saturday morning in August, we collected 39.5 pounds of medication! That’s right, the Sheriff’s Department reported 39.5 pounds! This effort was coordinated with Long Island, which brought in 15.5 pounds. The Council received a very nice letter from the Sheriff’s Department, which felt this should become an annual event. Thank you to all who contributed and helped out. Winter is coming. The Council is offering free flu shots at the Hall Friday morning October 14 from 9:00 to 11:00. It is time to get the house ready for winter as well. Please call the Council if you have questions about finding help for winterization needs. And remember, if you are unable to pay for heating fuel please call Ester at 846-4178 for prompt, absolutely anonymous, assistance. Chedemption has had the busiest summer ever. Thank you to all the volunteers who keep this running so smoothly! Checks will be going out to all the participating nonprofits October 14. The Chebeague Island Council is working hard to support the efforts of everyone in the community to continue the traditions that make Chebeague the special place we all love. Thank you.

It’s Nothing to Sneeze About!

The Annual Flu Shot Clinic Sponsored by the Chebeague Island Council No Appointment Necessary! 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. October 14 At the Hall

COME TO THE ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY AT THE HALL!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

For more information or to help out, please contact Polly (232-8382) or Meredith (318-8588)

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Notes from the Hall

CHEBEAGUE ISLAND HALL COMMUNITY CENTER PROXY FOR ANNUAL MEETING, OCTOBER 20, 2016, 5:30PM

The Chebeague Island Hall Community Center will hold its annual meeting on Thursday October 20, 5:30 pm at the Hall. This building serves the whole community and everyone is a member. We require 10% membership quorum to vote, so please show your interest and support by attendance or returning the proxy below so that we may conduct business and elect members to the Board of Directors. Members of the Board of Directors are: Tad Runge, Susie Stavropoulos, Dianne Brewer, Patricia St. Cyr, Beverly Johnson, Barbara Hamilton, Linda Elder, Gail Jenkins, Arlene Dyer, Gina Ross, and Sam McLean. Please fill out your proxy and mail it to Dianne or to any of the directors: Dianne Brewer, 6 Rose Point Road PROXY I, the undersigned, consent to give Board of Director ______________________ the right to vote in my name with this proxy at the Annual Meeting of the Chebeague Island Hall Community Center on Thursday, October 20, 2016. Signed by _______________________________ Property Maintenance

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Island Commons

ISLAND COMMONS Business Office: 207-846-5610 Administrator: Amy Rich Care Coordinator: Vicki Todd Compassionate Elder Care...Serving Chebeague Island and Greater Casco Bay ASSISTED LIVING ~ ADULT DAY CARE ~ IN-HOME CARE ~ RESPITE CARE ISLAND COMMONS Business Office: 207-846-5610 Administrator: Amy Rich Care Coordinator: Vicki Todd Compassionate Elder Care...Serving Chebeague Island and Greater Casco Bay ASSISTED LIVING ~ ADULT D CARE ~ IN-HOME CARE ~ RESPITE CARE

VAN UPDATE! Thanks to the generosity of the Recompense Fund, The Niblic, and several individual donors, we’re closer to replacing the “Green Monster” with a newer, safer, more reliable wheelchair accessible van . We are grateful to all for recognizing the importance of replacing this critical piece of equipment. THANK YOU! VA P ATE! Thanks to the generosity of the Reco pense Fund, The Niblic, and several individual donors, e’re closer to replacing the “Green onster” ith a ne er, safer, ore reliable heelchair accessible van . e are grateful to all for recognizing the i portance of replacing this critical piece of equip ent. THANK YOU!

THANK YOU to all who turned out to celebrate the change of season at our 4 th Annual Harvest Dinner & Open House. Once again, this event was a great success, enjoyed by islanders of all ages. REMINDER to ghosts & goblins: Trick or Treat is Incomplete without a stop at Island Commons….swing by for a treat, & see OUR costumes. BOO!!! THANK YOU to all ho turned out to celebrate the change of season at our 4 th Annual Harvest Dinner & Open House. Once again, this event as a great success, enjoyed by islanders of all ages. RE INDER to ghosts & goblins: Trick or Treat is Inco plete ithout a stop at Island Co ons .s ing by for a treat, & see OUR costu es. BOO!!!

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From the Town Office

Office Hours —We are open Monday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As always, if you need assistance at other times, please don’t hesitate to call (846-3148) and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. We will be closed Monday October 10 in observance of Columbus Day.

Stone Wharf Parking —For the month of November, there is no parking on the north side of the Stone Wharf. Remember, this restriction begins the day after Halloween!

Volunteer Opportunities —We are still looking for an Animal Control Officer . This position does

require certification within six months of appointment. The five-day training is being offered October 24 to 28, 2016, in Orono. We are also still looking for one member for the Road Plan Committee , one member for the Coastal Waters Committee , and two members for the Board of Adjustments and Appeals . Planning Board —The Planning Board is currently working on amendments to the Land Use Ordinance. Planning Board agendas are

Fire Permits —Burn permits are available at the Town Office when Gloria Brown is working. You may also get a fire permit online at www.maineburnpermit.com . Dog Licenses— Dog tags will be available October 15, 2016. Failure to license your dog before January 31, 2017, will result in an additional $25.00 late fee.

Transfer Hours— Please remember that the Transfer Station hours Station

change on November 6, 2016, when daylight saving time ends. We will no longer be open Monday and Thursday morning, and we will close at 4:00 p.m. on the days when the Transfer Station is open. Thank you for your support, and remember to be kind to one another, Marjorie E. Stratton, Town Administrator Maine Island Energy posted on our website.

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Wellness Matters: ’Tis the Season to Prevent Flu by Jenny Hackel

Remember the Ebola virus scare, when everyone was afraid that the virus would spread to the United States and they would die from it? Millions of dollars were spent to contain the virus, thus preventing an epidemic in this country. But every winter there is an epidemic of influenza, and many people do die from it—over 3,600 in the United States in 2013 ( http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr64/nvsr64_02.pdf ). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now lists influenza and pneumonia together as the eighth leading cause of death here. Worldwide, influenza virus sickens 25 percent of children and 10 percent of adults, especially those with chronic diseases and the elderly. Yet many Americans decline a flu shot, though the vaccine can be a powerful defense if we all use it. How does the virus invade our bodies? Exposure to a simple sneeze or a cough from an infected person will do. The viral particles expelled by sneezing may land on a doorknob or counter—or your face. When you touch that doorknob and then place your hand to your mouth or breathe in the particles, you welcome the virus into your body. Once there, the virus hijacks certain cells and takes over the controls, forcing your cells to make more copies of the virus. Once these copies are released into your system, the host cell is destroyed.

Flu vaccines work by exposing you to deactivated, or killed, virus, which enables your body to recognize the virus and build an army of defensive antibodies to fight it. Because there are several types of influenza virus, each year the vaccine formula changes slightly to reflect what scientists believe will be the most common strains causing illness. This means that some years the vaccine is very effective and other years, it doesn’t quite match the current viral mix. That is also why a person who has been vaccinated does not stay immune: the influenza virus is able to cause repeated epidemics because it undergoes clever genetic shifting. So the antibodies you built in the past no longer help you—you need new ones! If everyone over the age of six months were to get the vaccine as recommended by the CDC, many flu- related illnesses and deaths would be prevented. Ideally, you should get a flu shot in the autumn as it takes a few weeks to build immunity from the inactivated vaccine, and the epidemic is due to arrive in December. Don’t get the flu for Christmas! The Chebeague Island Council is holding a flu shot clinic on Friday October 14 from 9:00 to 11:00 am at the Hall through the Visiting Nurse Association. So

come get the vaccine: ’tis the season to help prevent the next epidemic.

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Chebeague Recreation Center News

Chebeague Recreation Center News www.chebeaguerec.com * crc@chebeague.net * (207) 846-5068 (207) 846-5068 www.chebeaguerec.com crc@chebeague.net

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A special THANK YOU to the many volunte that made the CRC Summer Frolic such huge success! And a huge thank you to all our event sponsors: Chebeague Island Boat Yard, Linda White, Gordon Bit Adele & Anthony Gorody, Joan Dayton, Victoria and E Bonebakker, Vail Traina, Doug & Donna Clark, Schuyl Linda Grant, Corky & Carly Clarke, Chuck & Linda G Sally & Rich Crapser, John & Courtney Wilson, Howar & Pat Hatler, Amy & Marc Demers, Island Market, Bob Nancy Earnest , Beverly & Stephen Johnson, Chip & V Emery, Peter & Theresa Kaufman, Ray & Gladdie Gilm Elizabeth & Scott Lewis, Peter Klein, Chip & Vicki Em & Amanda Layng, Kyle & Benson Legg, Eldon & Betts Charles & Lynn Mills, Manny Morgan & Chris Corbet Lunt & Jeanne Mullen, Margie Pflaum, Malcolm & San Rice, Scott & Janice Searway, Donna Simonetti, Onnol Larry Smith, Tee Taggart & Jack Turner, Toby & Stacy David and Sandra Wilson, Warren & Sue Bogle, Steven Melanie Jakway and Diane McKenna-Yasek

Kids’ Place Open Monday-Thursday until 4:30 PM. Call 846-8712 for more information.

New Lights! The light replacement project is complete and the facility is l oking great AND we can see!! Every light fixture in the facility is new and energy efficient. Thank you to Ken Pelton and crew for completing the project so quickly!

Fun Programs at CRC Kids' Place... Open Monday-Thursday until 4:30 PM. call 846-8712 for more information. Swim Lessons July 1-August 12 Island Trails Camps Aug 2-4 Fairies Aug 9-11 Music and Movement Aug 16-18 Pirate, Treasure Maps, Boats and Mermaids Aug 23-25 Our working Waterfront and Farms

Pool Update We raised enough money to add lane lines to the bottom of the pool. Thank you to all of the generous donors that made this a reality! The pool company plans to do what they can before the cold weather arrives and will be finishing up the project as soon as the ice melts in the spring.

Camp Chebeague Aug 1-5, Baseball Camp

Aug 8-12, Art Camp Lunch and Swim Tues, Wed, Thurs 11:30-4:30 PM 7/7-8/11 We re Currently Hiring Program Leaders! If you are interested in leading a program at the Rec Center this fall, winter and/or spring please give us a call. Sports, arts, games... all ideas will be considered. OR, if there is a program that you would like the Rec to offer PLEASE let us k ow that too. Sports, arts, games... all ideas are welcome! OR, if there is a program that you would like the Rec to offer PLEASE let us know that too. Check out our website for other program information.

We have lots of fun fitness programs for adults too including yoga, Kettlebell and exercise with Barbara . Check out our website for details.

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Repair and servicing ofelectric appliances, water heaters, water-pump systems, septic-pump systems, sump pumps, and lamps and light fixtures. Installation and repair of electrical systems and components, including generator sales and service. Installation and repair of wiring for telephones, computers, televisions, and sound systems Wiring of boats and marine facilities, such as docks and piers. Thanks for your business, and remember to support your local island businesses Kim Boehm

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Marty’s Memories: Anticipation by Marty Trower

Odd, to think of anticipation and memories at the same time, but October can do that to you. Think of the smells there are on the island during this month, and then when they come and you absorb them, I’ll bet you’ll be as full of anticipation as I am. I don’t dread the upcoming colder months. I see them as a chance to bask in all the nuances—those little things that Nature is using to slowly reveal her changes. Every act of weather is really a new, evolving canvas of experiences for the senses. I’m hoping you’re feeling all of this without my using more words.

We were coming to the cottage for a long weekend, the first since summer and the last before spring. We were coming across on the boat, and there were many boring closing-up chores ahead—most of them involving mice. I remember the sun breaking through the fog and bursts of autumn color spreading over us. The Stone Pier emerged, and all along its uneven surface you could see the people lined up. I saw their legs first, hanging over the edges of large granite slabs. The tide was low. Hunting jackets, colors muted by the mist, appeared next, then disappeared. Closer, and the silhouettes, the profiles—and, oh, the beards!

Here’s a Chebeague memory of October in the sixties:

The anticipation! Now I see the connection.

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Chebeague Island Library

846-4351 phone • 846-4358 fax cheblib@hotmail.com http://chebeague.chebeague.lib.me.us/ winnebago/search/search.asp

Did you know? • You can renew by phone or email. As long as no one has reserved that material, we are happy to renew! • If you forget your phone or computer plug, we may have one for you to check out and use. • If you don’t want to buy a whole box of printer paper, we sell individual reams for $7.00.

The garden in front of the library seems to have weathered our drought fairly well. Let’s hope we have overnight rains for a thorough soaking! Please use the walkways when coming to the building. Thank you! Scholarship information night with Caroline Moore from the Island Institute will be held Tuesday October 4 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Poet Sheila Jordan’s new collection of poetry “Blue Ceiling” is for sale. All proceeds to benefit the Library. Volume 10 of the Island Reader , sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission, is available, and the publishers are looking for submissions of poetry and stories for their next volume.

Winter hours take effect after Labor Day!

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One Man’s Island by Bob Libby

October is the perfect time to explore Chebeague. Summer is over, and the falling leaves create romantic vistas down every meandering path; the autumn slants of sunlight enriched by ripening scents of wildflowers invigorate our spirits. Standing by our mailbox on the Roy Hill Road at the highest point in Casco Bay, looking to the eastern bay arched over by bright yellow coronas of trees never fails to thrill. Bright rugosa hips and tiny blooms of wild asters by the roads make us smile. All over the island autumn winds drop acorns and unharvested apples in many yards and paths. Now, between the September 11 call for a national day of service and Thanksgiving, October seems the perfect moment to reflect on the members of our community who selflessly act every day to improve our lives—the cooks who provide Wednesday coffees and luncheons at the Hall, the crew responsible

for the annual Harvest Dinner at the Commons, volunteers who spend hours in the school, and of course, the emergency first responders who get our family members to care when it is urgently needed. Just step up and say thank you to your neighbors when you notice conspicuous acts of kindness. Here’s a simple game to try. Take a hike or a ride around the island; touch each of the bronze plaques honoring many benefactors of the past who devoted their time to making Chebeague a better place. I count Lewis Ross, Betsy McColl, Bob Jones, and Mabel and Sanford Doughty as mentors and examples of those who knew how to benefit community. Here’s a hint: three of the plaques are on the Great Chebeague Golf Course. Check out the names from World War I in front of the Grange Hall or the names on the Toll of the Sea plaque at Chandler’s Cove. How many do you know?

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Update from the Chebeague Island Historical Society

Fall Hours — Island Homes: Chebeague’s Domestic Architecture, Settlement to 1890, this year’s new exhibit, has already attracted more than 2000 visits. Guests have been amazed by the high- quality photographs of the island’s oldest houses, some of which no longer exist. The exhibit will be open Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sundays 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. through Columbus Day weekend. Many thanks to the volunteers who mounted this excellent exhibit and to our visitors, who have been so enthusiastic about it. It will remain as our exhibit in the summer of 2017. Museum Gift Shop — Half of the Museum’s annual revenues come from our gift shop sales. An array of t-shirts, books, island soap, mugs and glassware, and other treasures is still available. The gift shop is open whenever the Museum is open. Watch for Special Sale Days in November and December.

Volunteers Welcome — Are you interested in helping to run the museum or gift shop? Writing for a historical journal about an island you love? Taking care of one of Chebeague’s historic buildings? Or discussing the history of the island with our many visitors? Your help is always welcome. For more information, contact President Toby Webb at tobywebb@verizon.net . Summer Employment Opportunity — Depending upon the post-college plans of our 2016 summer managers, the Museum may need a paid manager for the summer of 2017. We will be looking for a college-aged intern with an interest in history; a friendly, welcoming personality; and the ability to operate independently for five days per week. Please pass this information along to any eligible candidate. Expressions of interest should be sent to Toby Webb.

Chebeague United Methodist Church News

chebeaguechurch@chebeague.net 846-4106 www.chebeagueumc.org www.facebook.com/chebeagueislandumc/

My God Is a Rock: Worship with the Psalms —J oin us on October 2 and 9 for a worship series all about the Psalms—the collection of songs and poetry in the Old Testament. Food Pantry — Many thanks to everyone who helped fill our shelves with our Vacation Bible School food drive. It was wonderful to see the boxes filled throughout the community! We accept donations year-round; be sure to think of us as you do your next grocery run or as you close up your home for the winter. If you have frozen items to donate, you may put them in the freezer in the Parish House. Growing with Hope Team Announced! — This year, CIUMC will be participating in Growing with Hope, a program that will help our church vision around who we as a church are supposed to be and how we can best serve the needs of our island community. The team who will be attending this training consists of Melissa Yosua-Davis, Polly Wentworth, Donna Damon, Lola Armstrong, Elaine Clark, and Jackie Trask. Our first workshop was at the end of September, so stay tuned as we solicit feedback and share what we have learned! Annual Church Conference Sunday October 16 at 10 a.m. — Save the date for our annual meeting! All members, as well as those who are connected with the life of the church,

are encouraged to attend. We’ll review the past year, elect our committees, and begin to look toward the year to come. Sunday School to Start at the End of October! — We’re excited to be starting up a Sunday morning children’s ministry with a One Room Schoolhouse program with the Deep Blue Kids Curriculum.We’ll be sending out a survey to help us figure out the best time for this exciting new opportunity. Keep on the lookout for more details about our children’s formation ministry, coming this fall! Spiritual Direction — Pastor Melissa is taking a two-year training program called Gateways to God, a program about spiritual direction and congregational formation. Spiritual direction is all about having conversations that help others notice and reflect on their spiritual life. As part of this program, Melissa has a practicum to complete and is offering spiritual direction conversations in a one-on-one or large-group setting. If you are interested in this opportunity, drop her a line at ml.yosuadavis@ gmail.com or give her a call at 846-4106. For an up-to-date calendar of events held at the Church and Parish House, please visit www.chebeagueumc.org/calendar.

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What’s New at CTC?

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The Recompense Fund

Partnerships in Action The Recompense Fund supports the formation of partnerships in action between our Chebeague nonprofits, which improve the quality of our lives on the island. It is your community fund, helping to fill those spaces that bring these partnerships together. This is why we always encourage everyone first to contribute to their favorite local nonprofits and then to Recompense. Here is an example of how these partnerships work. The Chebeague and Cumberland Land Trust was concerned about damage to the delicate dune grass at Rose’s beach caused by kayakers and others storing their boats along the dune grass that rims the wetlands. This grass, once crushed, does not grow back, and its roots help maintain a protective barrier against erosion from storms.

The steward of the land trust, Allen Malony, proposed installing a kayak rack next to the easement and discussed with Paul Belesca at the Chebeague Island Boat Yard and Bob Earnest with the Sailing School the kind of rack and partnership that might work for kayakers. They came up with a solution, but no one had the funds to make it happen. The Land Trust then turned to the Recompense Fund with a proposal for the purchase and installation of the rack. Our Board was pleased to fund it in full. As you can see from the accompanying photo, at the end of the summer, kayaks neatly filled the rack and there was no sign of boats along the dune grass extending to Rose’s Point. Thank you to all the friends and neighbors who have helped make this happen.

Classified Ads Top Shelf Cleaning and Services: Cleaning, moving cars to and from the Stone Pier or Chandlers Wharf, snowplowing and snowblowing, and winter house watching—daily, weekly, or monthly—lawn mowing, and light tractor work. For more information, call Cindy at 207-846-1055 Seasonal Rental at 13 Island View Rd: Fully equipped summer home with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and private right of way to the water; $900 per week plus a $300 security deposit. Contact Richard Bowen at rhbowen3@gmail.com or 207-831-6148. 11’ Pico sailboat with practically new Seiko dolly: Fast and easy to rig and sail; great fun. $2500 for both or best offer. 846-8800 Sew Good: Sew Good meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Parish House; our next meeting will be September 28. Drop by for fun projects, or bring a project with you. We have sewing machines available for use.We meet from when we arrive until the last one leaves and turns out the lights.We are a loosely organized group who love to make things, from aprons to quilts to whatever! If you have questions or would like more information, please call Lola Armstrong (846-4737) or Karen Corson (846-0938). Notices Ladies Aid: Ladies Aid reconvene October 27 at the Parish House. Please join us for crafty projects and camaraderie from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each Thursday. All are welcome!

Firefighter Footnotes

Burn permits are still available for free through Ralph or Kim Munroe and Lisa Israel or online for a cost of $7 ($2 of which goes to the town) at www13.informe.org/burnpermit/public . As quite often happens this time of year, we are experiencing extremely high fire danger days. Please be aware and follow the rules before starting any fires. All fires must be attended at all times and require a burn permit. Ralph Munroe Cell 712-3827 Ralph and Kim Munroe Home 846-4654 Lisa Israel 274-0716 Important Resource Numbers AA 24-hour Hotline................. 774-4335/800-737-6237 Al Anon/Alateen to help family/ friends of alcoholics... 284-1844/800-498-1844 NA Hotline............................................... 800-974-0062 24-Hour Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Hotline..................... 888-568-1112 Statewide Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline... 800-871-7741 Family Crisis Services............................... 800-537-6066

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The Mail

We haul... Your Freight/Vehicles On/Off the island. ...20 Feet Long x 8 Feet Wide. ...Reasonable Rates. Island Electric Thank you everyone for your telephone calls, cards, flowers, and prayers, and for my welcome back home to Chebeague Island. I am gaining every day, and it’s wonderful to be here. I appreciate all your thoughts and good wishes. Sincerely, Barbara Hamilton Thank You Dear CTC crew and Rescue Doug, Martha, and Mike : My heartfelt thanks to each of you for your immediate suppertime response in getting me to the boat and to Cousins Island. I spent four days in the hospital and three weeks in rehab at Falmouth by the Sea. Thank you all for your great caring and quick response. Sincerely, Barbara Hamilton Thank You Everyone

Thank You Chebeague Fire and Rescue! We are grateful to Chebeague Fire and Rescue for their speedy response when our commercial dishwasher sparked a fire in the wee hours of the morning on September 3! Just a week earlier Ralph Munroe conducted annual Fire and Safety training for Commons staff. CRMA Sherry Ballou, on duty overnight, followed the guidelines to a tee, safely evacuating all our residents and then grabbing a fire extinguisher to douse the flames before the fire had a chance to spread. Kudos to Ralph for the great training, and to Sherry for her perfect response the night of the fire! The manufacturer sent us a replacement unit, which Jon Rich and Stephen Todd installed, so we are back to normal in the kitchen. Many, many thanks to all for saving the day! From the Island Commons Board and all the staff A Heartfelt Thank You Falling down the stairs at 3:00 a.m. is pretty terrifying. To all the volunteers who came to my rescue—a heartfelt thank you. Fortunately, no broken bones. We are so lucky to have this great rescue team and caring community. With gratitude, Molly O’Donnell Notes from the Chebeague Parents’ Association A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove. But the world may be different, because I was important in the life of a [child]. —Forest E. Witcraft, Teacher and Scholar The CPA would like to recognize a few very special people on Chebeague for their service and tremendous impact at the Chebeague Island School. With the start of the new school year we offer our heartfelt thanks and good-bye to Althea Dugliss, Virginia Tatakis, and Marty Trower. We wish each of you great success in your future endeavors. Your mark has been made on the lives of our island children

Please call Kim Boehm, 846.2468 or email islndelt@juno.com

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Chebeague Island School News: Full Circle

BIRTHS September 1: Krista Genevieve Lowe, a daughter, to Whitney and Will Lowe Her favorite place on the island is the Nubble at Bennetts Cove. She loves spending time there with her family and friends, especially for cookouts and picnics, where her love of cooking can really shine. “I need dry socks.”“I need a Band-Aid.”“Can you call my mom?” These are probably not the questions one typically hears at work, but then Meredith Beaupre is in not your typical job. As the new administrative secretary for the Chebeague Island School, Meredith does it all, and like her predecessor, juggles her many hats with patience and good humor. Many of us know Meredith as the business manager for Chebeague Sand & Gravel, the past president of the CPA, past board member of the Rec Center, and a C.R.M.A. at the Commons. And most of us know her husband, Bo, as well as their three children. Although she and her family recently finished building a home on the island, Meredith has deep roots in the community. Her family has always had a summer place on Chebeague, and she moved here for good at the age of three!

Meredith is a great addition to the staff and is excited to be working at the school she once attended. It seems she has now come full circle. Meredith is in the school office from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. You can reach her at 846-4162 or cissecretary@ chebeague.net. The next time you are at the school, stop in and say hello. She can probably find you some dry socks….

DEATHS September 3: James Brewster, 59

2016 Chebeague Island Directory Corrections

BOURGEOIS , Dana & Martha Greene 369 South Rd 846-4904 28 Longfellow Ave Brunswick ME 04011 207 725-1207

HUNTER , Johanna & David Potter 6 West View Rd 846-9415 554 Hayward Mill Rd Concord MA 01742 Johanna hunterandpotters@comcast.net David hunterandpotters@aol.com HUNTER , Russell & Cathy 6 West View Rd 846-9415 22 Main St PO Box 22 Farmington CT 06034 860 677-9041 Russ russhunter123@comcast.net LODER , Christopher & Caroline 445 South Rd 846-3223 Christopher chris@loder.com 618-1919 Caroline caroline@loder.com 607-0822 MILLER , Dean 27 West View Rd 111 Elm St Marblehead Ma 01945 781 631-3062 PORTER , Michael & Barbara 27 Soule Rd Michael mporter@mp-marine.com 409-9265 Barbara bnevlingporter@gmail.com 239-8280 WEBB , Kip & Clare Ellis 526 South Rd 846-9770 100 Upper Ter San Francisco CA 94117 415 664-7878 Kip kipwebb@gmail.com 415 305-7972 Clare clareelliswebb@gmail.com 415 572-7974

Dana bourgeois.dana@gmail.com 240-1469 Meg marthaegreene@gmail.com 754-3562

CAMPBELL , Ballard C Jr. & Eugenie B 25 Spruce Point View Rd 132 Pheasant Hill Dr Portland ME 04103 Ballard bcampbell114@maine.rr.com 617 429-3148 Genie gbcampbell@maine.rr.com 617 448-4119

CASTEN , Christina J 17 Avon St 10 Leman Ln Hopkinton MA 01748 Christina cjcasten@hotmail.com 774 277-0681

COONEY , Jim E & Jan M Moynihan-Cooney 288 South Rd 2 Quail Run Windham NH 03087 603 548-5359 Jim jimcoonenh@gmail.com 603 845-8544 Jan jan.moynihancooney@sau26.org 603 548-5359 GRANNELL •Grannell Cottage•, 151 North Rd 43 Delaware Ct Portland ME 04103 207 878-8698 Andy grannell@maine.rr.com Dorothy dorothygrannell@maine.rr.com 233-6587

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October Calendar

October 2016

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4 Scholarship Info Night, CIL, 6-8

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Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Northeast Real Estate 208 U.S. Rt. One Suite 2, Freeport, ME 04032 207-869-5173 On Chebeague Agent, Specs Eaton – cell 207-491-5150 specseaton@gmail.com

“Quality real estate practice becomes great community service” This could be a good year to build. Looking for a good building lot? Please call.

40 South Road

mls #1235258 Best value on Chebeague! Sturdy, year-round New Englander style island home featuring hardwood floors, large bedrooms, solid foundation, enclosed porch, central heating and 1920 sq. ft. of living space. Neighborhood setting with a short walk to golf, tennis, and beaches. This property sits on a 0.8 acre lot in a village neighborhood setting with a barn and storage sheds in the backyard. Come see this property! $238,000 mls #1214563 This 20+ year-old open-concept post and beam is a year-round home on a full foundation that sits on two adjacent 1.6 acre, nicely wooded lots. Each is under a separate deed. Close neighbors include the Kids’ Place Day Care; Recreation Center with pool, tennis, and basketball courts; and the Chebeague School with athletic field and renowned playground. Great opportunity offering privacy, accessibility, room for additions or outbuildings, or the option to divide the property. Just needs rolled up sleeves and a new vision. Very fairly priced. $225,000

354 North Road

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