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Chebeague Island Council Calendar

#12 | December 2016

December 2016 • Issue #12 • Chebeague Island Council Calendar

On the Cover The Methodist Episcopal Church, now the Chebeague United Methodist Church, was built in 1855 by Isaac Strout, who came to the island from Limington, Maine, and married Sarah Upton of Chebeague. It was remodeled and enlarged in 1893 at a cost of nearly $2000—including a new pulpit set and carpet. The present belfry was designed by Antoine Dorticos and erected in 1892 to1893 and was accompanied by a new entry. In 1902 a fine bell, weighing 850 lb, was purchased for $212. In 1912, kerosene lamps were removed and a gas system installed. A door and ramp were added to the east side of the church in December 1983, and new front steps and doors were donated in memory of the Ballard family in1987. (Photo courtesy of Cathy MacNeill.) 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 Community Matters 7 CRC News 8 Marty’s Memories 9 Wellness Matters 9 Library News 10 One Man’s Island 10 CIUMC News 11 CTC Update 12 Recompense Fund 13 Firefighter Footnotes 13 Notices 13 Classified Ads 13 The Mail 14 Deaths 14 Directory Corrections 14 New Businesses 15 CPA News 15 December 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, 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 Nancy Olney, Marjorie Stratton, Ann Thaxter, and Jackie Trask

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The deadline for submissions for the January 2017 issue is noon on December 20, 2016.

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Notes from the Chebeague Island Council

It is great to have theWellness Center open, and Steve Baybutt, RN, is enjoying getting to know the island community. He is here every other Tuesday from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. He is available to draw blood, check PT/INR, measure blood pressure, change dressings, do medication setups and wellness checks, answer questions, and give that missed flu shot. There is no charge for this service, no appointment is needed, and transportation to the Wellness Center can be arranged. Please feel free to stop in and say hello. Helping to keep our island community healthy is the Council’s mission, and we are very pleased to be partnering with MaineHealth Care at Home to continue to provide health care on the island. In keeping with this mission, the Council will now be partnering with CTC to offer assistance to those who need to travel to the mainland for scheduled, ongoing medical treatment, such as chemotherapy or physical therapy. The expense of these frequent trips can quickly add up, and CTC and the Council are here to help. CTC and the Council can also help cover the cost of visiting family members who are

ill. The Samaritan Fund Program will be responsible for coordinating this. If you need help with these transportation costs, please call Ester at 846-4178. Winter is coming. Thanks to the support of the island community the Council is still able to provide fuel assistance. Please think of your island neighbors and friends and consider making a donation to the Fuel Fund. Every dollar given is used to buy fuel (oil, K1, propane, electric, wood), and the island fuel providers work with the Council to make sure that this assistance remains anonymous. With your help, no one will be cold this winter because they cannot afford fuel. Please send you tax-deductible donations to the Chebeague Island Council at P.O. Box 12. Thank you. The entire Chebeague Island Council would like to say thank you to Chebeaguers near and far for all their support, encouragement, and kind words. We are all grateful to live in this wonderful community and appreciate the hard work that goes on “behind the scenes” to help make this a place that we are truly thankful to call home.

The Wellness Center with Steve Baybutt, RN, Is Open for Blood Draws, Blood Pressure Checks, PT/INR Testing, Medication Setup, Flu Shots, Dressing Changes, Suture Removal, Wellness Checks, and Health Information No appointment needed.

The Foot Doctor

The Foot Doctor, Dr. Rybka, is coming to Chebeague on Wednesday, December 28 from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Call 829-6463 for an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome.

No charge for these services. Tuesday December 6 Tuesday December 20 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.

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Notes from the Hall

At this time of year especially, I would like to thank all those who help make the Hall the vital center of our community. Here’s a partial list of the volunteers and board members whose efforts keep us afloat: First, many thanks to our board members: To Gina, our co-president, who is quick to volunteer for any job, no matter how large or difficult; To Susie, our indefatigable scribe, whose impish sense of fun energizes all Hall events; To Dianne, our indispensable booking agent, thank you note writer, and all-around doer of everything; To Tad, our go-to guy for anything that needs repair, including the job of standing atop the wobbly ladder to replace the fluorescent bulbs; To Linda, for her unfailingly positive attitude; To Arlene, for her ability to get anything done well and in record time; To Beverly, at 19 years and counting as our treasurer for life, who never complains about doing the books or making deposits; To Gail, who is game for anything, but especially bingo; To Pat, who has finally gone uptacamp after years of service; And to Mary (mother of Nancy), our newest board member, for already pitching in and being a great sport. To Lynne, Sally, and Deb, who handle all the dirty Community Center jobs while we cheer them on; To Ruth and Wanda, our kitchen soup wizards, who keep the kettles stocked week after week and make sure no one goes hungry on Wednesdays; To Deb, Ester, Jackie, and now Barbara, who chop, stir, and dole out the soup and Mabel’s treasured secret-recipe rolls; To Linda Larrabee, for donating and making such beautiful flower arrangements for our Community Lunch tables; To Allyson, Jane, Mimi, Linda, Binkie, Barbara, and Sharon, for helping out and cleaning up after Community Lunch; To Jenny, Janna, Lisa, Erika, and Christy, for helping so much with the first Martha Hamilton Arts and Crafts Event—and thanks to all (especially Mike and Denise) who donated such terrific items; To Tim, of LnL Enterprises, for moving our water heater and installing our utility sink (making our commercial kitchen uptacode at long last); And to Kim, Mark, Leila, Suhail, Linda, Marianne, Meredith and Bo, Paul, Janna and Michael, Ruthie, BJ, and Karen and Jay, for their generous support of this season’s Community Lunch and Supper programs; I hope that you too will stop and thank these friends and neighbors for, well, just for giving back to our small town. Happy holidays! See you at the Hall! Second, a thousand thanks to our tireless volunteers: To Binkie, our salt angel;

JOIN the WHALERS & FRIENDS WINTER IMAGES Saturday December 3 at 7:00 p.m.

at the Community Center Adults $8 12 & under $4

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Island Commons

ISLAND COMMONS BusinessOffice: 207-846-5610 Administrator: AmyRich CareCoordinator: Vicki Todd Compassionate Elder Care...Serving Chebeague Island and Greater Casco Bay ASSISTED LIVING ~ ADULT DAY CARE ~ IN-HOME CARE ~ RESPITE CARE 132 Littlefield Road Chebeague Island, Maine 04017 Business Office: 207 - 846 - 5610 Administrator: Amy Rich Care Manager: Vicki Todd Compassionat Elder Care...Serving Chebeague Island and Greater Casco Bay ASSISTED LIVING ~ ADULT DAY CARE ~ IN - HOME CARE ~ RESPITE CARE Business Office: 207-846-5610 Administrator: Amy Rich Care Manager: Vicki Todd Compassionate Elder Care...Serving Chebeague Island and Greater Casco Bay ASSISTED LIVING ~ ADULT DAY CARE ~ IN- E CARE ~ RESPITE CARE 132 Littlefield Road Chebeague Island, Maine 04017 Business Office: 207 - 846 - 5610 Administrator: Amy Rich Care Manager: Vicki Todd Compassionate Elder Care...Serving Chebeague Island and Greater Casco Bay ASSISTED LIVING ~ ADULT DAY CARE ~ IN - HOME CARE ~ RESPITE CARE

Join us for ISLAND COMMONS Annual HOLIDAY PARTY! Friday, December 9th 4:30 - 6:30 pm Celebrate the Season with us at Island Commons Delicious appetizers, good cheer, great friends, fantastic RAFFLES ! Join us for ISLAND COMMONS Annual HOLIDAY PARTY! Friday, December 9th 4:30 - 6:30 pm Celebrate the Season with us at Island Commons Delicious appetizers, good cheer, great friends, fantastic RAFFLES ! 132 Littlefield Road Chebeague Island, Maine 04017 Business Office: 207 - 846 - 5610 Administrator: Amy Rich Care Manager: Vicki Todd Compassionate Elder Care...Serving Chebeague Island and Greater Casco Bay ASSISTED LIVING ~ ADULT DAY CARE ~ IN - HOME CARE ~ RESPITE CARE

Thanks to all who came to our first sale at The RED STUDIO RESALE SHOP over the Thanksgiving holiday. Watch for future dates , and shop for treasures to support The Commons. Thank you, Doug Damon, for the beautiful sign! Our new VAN has arrived! Thanks to our many donors, we now have reliable, comfortable and safe transportation for our residents. Be sure to wave when you see us on the road... John Emery of Emery Creative has our new WEBSITE up and running... check it out at Islandcommons.com Thanks for the great work, Team Emery Creative! CHRISTINE ENGLUND has joined our staff as a DCA...welcome aboard, Christine, we ’ re delighted to have you. JOB OPENINGS ...contact Amy Rich for information. Come see if working as part of our great team of caregivers is the right fit for you! Stop by for a visit and see what Island Commons is all about. 846 - 5610 Thanks to all who came to our first sale at The RED STUDIO RESALE SHOP over the Thanksgiving holiday. atch for future dates , and shop for treasures to support The Commons. Thank you, Doug Da on, for the beautiful sign! Our new VAN has arrived! Thanks to ur many donors, we now have reliable, co fortable and safe tr s rt for our esidents. Be sure to wave when you se us on the road.. John Emery of Emery Creative has our new WEBSITE up and run ing... check it out at Islandco s.c Thanks for the great work, Team Emery Creative! CHRISTINE ENGLUND has joined our staff as a DCA...welcome aboard, Christine, we ’ re delighted to have you. JOB OPENINGS ...contact Amy Rich for information. Come see if working as part of our great team of caregivers is the right fit for you! Stop by for a visit and see what Island Commons is all about. 846 - 5610 ...we’re available to help you in the comfort of your own home with Chebeague Cares. Recovering from an injury or illness? We’ll get you back on your feet! Whether short-or long-term, we’ll work with you to tailor a program to meet YOUR needs. Financial assistance available to those who qualify. All inquiries strictly confidential. Thanks to all who came to our first sale at The RED STUDIO RESALE SHOP over the Thanksgiving holiday. Watch for future dates , and shop for treasures to suppo t The Commons. Thank you, Doug Damon, for the beautiful sign! Our new VAN has arrived! Thanks to our many donors, we now have reliable, comfortable and safe transportation for our residents. Be sure to wave when you see us on the road... John Emery of Emery Creative has our new WEBSITE up and running... check it out at Islandcommons.com Thanks for the great work, Team Emery Cre tive! CHRISTINE ENGLUND has joined our staff as a DCA...welcome aboard, Christine, we ’ re delighted to have you. JOB OPENINGS ...contact Amy Rich for information. Come see if working as part of our great team of caregivers is the right fit for you! Stop by for a visit and see what Island Commons is all about. 846 - 5610 ...we ’ re available to help you in the comfort of your own home with Chebeague Cares. Recovering from an injury or illness? We ’ ll get you back on your feet! Whether short - or long - term, we ’ ll work with you to tailor a program t meet YOUR needs. Financial assis- tance available to thos who qu lify. All inquiries strictly confidential. Join us for ISLAND COMMONS Annual HOLIDAY PARTY! Friday, December 9th 4:30 - 6:30 pm Celebrate t e Season w th us at Island Commons Delicious appetizers, good cheer, great friends, fantastic RAFFLES ! ...we ’ re available to help you in the comfort of your own home with Chebeague Cares. Recovering from an injury or illness? We ’ ll get you back on your feet! Whether short - or long - term, we ’ ll work with you to tailor a program to meet YOUR needs. Financial assis- tance available to those who qualify. All inquiries strictly confidential. ...we ’ re available to help you in the comfort of your own home with Chebeague Cares. Recovering from an injury or illness? We ’ ll get you back on your feet! Whether short - or long - term, we ’ ll work with you to tailor a program to meet YOUR needs. Financial assis- tance available to those who qualify. All inquiries strictly confidential.

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.

One of the last large waterfront properties available in Casco Bay. If you ever wanted a family and friends compound with its own beach, moorings, and privacy, this is it. Bordered on either side by high end homes, this wooded 21+ acre property has its own new road, a drilled well, a recent septic system, and a seasonal camp sitting at the water's edge. Offers 425' on the water, 530' along paved North Road, a new road with ROW through the property, and a private, wooded setting. $1,100,000 Owner financing available to qualifying buyer. Three recently surveyed and soil tested building lots. The first is three acres and offered at $99,000 ; and the other two are 1.6 and 1.5 acres at $65,000 each. Quiet, wooded, and gently sloping. Short walk or bike ride along paved North Road to the K-5 School, Rec. Center, Swimming pool, and playground. Public ROW to Sunset Point a little further along North Rd. A spacious and affordable lot in an attractive, quiet setting on an island growing in popularity for families looking to become part of a small island community linked daily by a dozen round-trip ferry rides to the mainland. Warrants earnest consideration! Call for details.

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MLS# 1289167 MLS# 1289182 MLS# 1289184

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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 December 26 in observance of Christmas and Monday January 2 in observance of New Year’s. 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 . Transfer Station Hours— Please remem- ber that the Transfer Station hours changed on November 6, 2016, when daylight sav- ing time ended. We are no longer open Mon- day and Thursday morning, and we now close at 4:00 p.m. on the days when the Transfer Station is open. Budget Information — Yes, we are starting another budget cycle! At the beginning of December, we will be requesting budget worksheets from all departments, committees, and organizations. Please keep in mind that if there is something you want added to the municipal budget and ultimately entered on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, Dog Licenses —Dog tags are now avail- able. Failure to license your dog before January 31, 2017, will result in an addi- tional $25 late fee.

you must submit a request to me in a timely manner. The first draft of the budget will be presented to the Board of Selectmen on January 11, 2017. Employment Opportunity —We are still looking for an Animal Control Officer . This does require certification within six months of appointment and the pay is currently an annual stipend of $2,000. Volunteer Opportunities —There are many new volunteer committee appointments open. We still need three people for the Health Care

Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee , up to seven people for the Curit Property Research Ad-Hoc Committee , and five people for the Ad-Hoc Broadband Working Group . Please stop by the Town Office for an application and a description of the committee tasks. We also need one more person 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 posted on our website. And for Ruthie, it’s the westerly side. My mistake. Thank you for your support, and remember to be kind to one another,

Marjorie E. Stratton, Town Administrator Maine Island Energy

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Community Matters: Zero Waste by Pam Curran

Have you ever considered what life without trash might look like? Bea Johnson, author of Zero Waste Home , and her husband, Scott, began a journey to sustainability in 2008 after learning how profoundly endangered our planet is and how everyday decision making was making matters worse. Together they tackled the “greening” of their home and adopted a unique measurement of success: How little trash were they producing? Being aware of how much trash our lifestyles create may begin as a straightforward measurement of how sustainably a family is living, but it quickly grows into a creativity booster. Finding a balance between life’s being green and life’s being easy is a component of making a zero-waste lifestyle fulfilling. Balancing the two goals while eliminating waste is potentially the most creative, artistic, and practical work of our time. When interest in reducing waste is piqued, it can quickly become a healthy obsession for the whole family. Learning what may work in your home and what doesn’t can also engender a deeper connection to your community. From Bea and Scott Johnson’s home, zero waste has grown into a movement that is being adopted and adapted by twenty somethings, families, businesses, industry, and yes, even municipalities across Europe as a large-scale waste- management solution. But back to your home. Zero waste does not mean more recycling; in fact, some zero-waste families have a goal of zero recycling. Sound impossible? Winnowing recyclables

can be a really fun family adventure. Want to try a few starters? Replace single-use plastics with durable alternatives: There are low-impact alternatives to every single-use plastic item, such as plastic bags, bottles, cups, lids, straws, and flatware. Reduce by evaluating patterns of past consumption : Assess the true use of, need for, and joy in everything in your home and let go of what is not used, needed, or bringing joy. Reuse by shopping with your own containers and asking for items without packaging: Bring your own jars when shopping for food from bulk containers. Everything from peanut butter to meat to olive oil is available without packaging. Eliminate buying packaged items as much as possible. Recycle what you cannot do without or reuse. Borrow, loan, trade, barter, or rent. Buy and sell used items, share items that sit unused for hours or days, and extend the life of necessities through repairing, rethinking their purpose, and returning. Great fashion and high quality can be found at thrift shops. Compost your yard waste and food waste. Even toothbrushes can be composted if they are made of wood and have natural bristles. Additional resources are available all over the internet and YouTube. Here are two classic sites: zerowastehome.com and trashisfortossers.com. Comments or questions about zero waste? Contact us at chebeagueislandcouncil@gmail.com.

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Call us for Your Heating (Oil, Propane, Natural Gas, Solar), HVAC, and Plumbing Needs! Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • Monday through Friday 24-Hour Emergency Service

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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

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

Kids’ Place Open Monday-Thursday until 4:30 PM. Thursdays in December, 3-4:30 PM-come

Teen Center Friday and Sa urday nights 7-10 PM

make a Christmas tree for the animals; string popcorn and berries, make edible ornaments and sing Christmas carols. Pottery with Barbara! Ages 12 and up Mondays at 4 PM Adults-Mondays at 7 PM and Saturdays at 12:30 Grads k-5 Tuesdays at 3 PM Art Lessons with Caroline Every other Saturday at CRC through February 18 th 9:30- Noon

Lots of fun was had by all at the Te n Center annual scavenger hunt on October 26 th . 33 pre-te ns and te ns ttended and 22 volunteers from the community. Then, 20 of the kids stay d for a sleepover at the Rec where they watched scary movies. Teen Center Save the Dates: Mall Crawl - December 16 th Yankee Swap & Sleepover - December 17 th

Camp Chebeague Aug 1-5, Baseball Camp

Piano or String Lessons Mondays at CRC by appointment Island Trails and Beaches Wednesdays after school until 4:15 Lost Valley Ski Program Fridays at 4:15 - begins January 9

Aug 8-12, Art Camp Lunch and Swim Tues, Wed, Thurs 11:30-4:30 PM 7/7-8/11

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

Island Electric 846-2468 islndelt@juno.com

Repair and servicing of electric appliances, water heaters, water-pump systems, septic-pump systems, sump pumps, 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: Serving Gratitude by Marty Trower

Late fall is a great time to remember. Not so much officially, as on Veteran’s Day or even Thanksgiving, but those in-between, unexpected times. Some days, something as stark as the skeletal outline of bare oak can pull you away, snag you, hold you. Somehow, the damp softness of the day keeps you there, musing. It’s the subtle things. My mother, pointing out that there really is a mauve color in that cluster of bare trees off in the distance. Training me to look, to notice.

My mother telling me, to counteract shyness on the ferry ride, to ask people about themselves. Teaching me the art of conversation. My mother breathing in on windy fall mornings and blowing out the words, “Oh, this is a perfect clothes-drying day!” Making me love doing laundry on fine, yet blustery days. Being reminded of the little things and being grateful for them, that’s what December on Chebeague does for me.

Wellness Matters: Prevention

Although Fran Calder has now moved to the mainland to live with daughter Laura, she asked us to publish the American Heart Association’s lists of warning signs of heart attack and stroke. Warning Signs of a Heart Attack Chest discomfort Pain or discomfort in other areas of the upper body, such as arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach Shortness of breath Breaking out in a cold sweat, lightheadedness, or nausea Warning Signs of a Stroke Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, particularly on one side of the body

Sudden confusion or trouble speaking or understanding Sudden blindness or trouble seeing in one or both eyes Sudden difficulty walking, dizziness, or loss of balance or coordination Sudden, severe headache with no apparent cause Have a safe and happy holiday!

www . c h e b e a g u e r e a l e s t a t e . c om

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www . c h e b e a g u e r e a l e s t a t e . c om

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? • The Library has photo albums of old Chebeague—people, places, boats, and events. Come pull up a seat, and we’ll make you a cup of tea.

Note: unfortunately, our online catalogue isn’t functioning. Please either call or email if you are looking for a book. The Giving Tree program sponsored by the Library and Church is back! Administered through the Root Cellar on Portland’s East End (http://www. therootcellarport.org/), the program has given us a list of five children

who could benefit from your generosity this Christmas season. Please stop in to the Library or call to see how you can participate. Thank you! Poet Sheila Jordan’s new collection of poetry “Blue Ceiling” is for sale. All proceeds to benefit the Library.

Winter Hours

NEW MOVIES Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Everything is Illuminated, The Jungle Book, The Natural, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot NEW BOOKS Night School by Lee Childs, Nutshell, by Ian McEwan, Red Right Hand by Chris Holm, Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult, Trespasser by Tana French , 2 by 2 by Nicholas Sparks

Sun & Mon

Closed

Tuesday

4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Wednesday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Thursday 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

One Man’s Island by Bob Libby

The Julian calendar named December the tenth month and we now treat it as the twelfth month, but on this island, astronomically it is the first. The way the Earth tilts makes the seasons change, and around the third week of December the last solstice daylight recedes over Aaron’s Wharf in early afternoon. Our place on the planet turns away from the light for the year’s longest night. Living on Chebeague has made us acutely aware of night skies and the spinning of the planet while the ever-orbiting Earth teaches us daily about change. This mid November offered for view a Super Full Moon rising huge out of Casco Bay, so called because it was closer than it had been since 1948 and will not be this close again for decades. The tides responded, and fortunately, no storm surges drove high waves. Just extra steep ramps on low tides and higher floats at high tides reminded us of how the oceans rule. All the lobstermen had to adjust to the sea levels as they carried traps back to shore.This ritual reminds me of Louise Rich’s great painting “Winter Wall” and Sheila Jordan’s poem that celebrates it. Welcome to the Anthropocene of rising sea levels. Chatting with a young, seafaring father at the Green A while raking leaves, I lamented that when his children reach my age the Hook will be permanently under water, the rocks off Division Point will be another fathom below sea level, and the Stone Wharf— unless vastly rebuilt—will be gone. The report of the Casco Bay Watershed investigation on climate change a decade ago predicted the change in temperature and the resulting changes

in sea level, effect on seasons, riverine flooding, and increased winter and spring participation, concluding that only a reduction in greenhouse-gas emissions can slow the life-altering effects of climate change. Each day, standing in our front garden we observe the changing angles of the sun’s disappearance behind the near landmarks of Hussey Sound. Start the year with gorgeous sunsets over Division Point, by March’s vernal equinox the sunlight’s bright sky embers glow behind the spewing stack of Wyman Power Station. By the summer solstice in June, the sun disappears behind Moshier Island and the Royal and Harraseeket rivers. Geological climatologists predict that the melting of billion tons of Greenland ice will change the tilt of the Earth.Will that change the tilt we have relied on for so many centuries? When Henry Thoreau visited Maine and kept his journal of the North Woods, he could tell the date within a day or two by observing blooming flora. Now, all those patterns are changing. Migratory birds that used to fly south stay for the winter. Black-legged ticks thrive where they were once frozen out. Last month experts meeting in Augusta to discuss the special effects of acidification on the Gulf of Maine found considerable evidence that the Gulf will no longer support our traditional fisheries. Living here and being observant reveal the subtle changes of the Anthropocene. I wonder if we will be clever enough to survive.

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Chebeague United Methodist Church News

chebeaguechurch@chebeague.net 846-4106 www.chebeagueumc.org www.facebook.com/chebeagueislandumc/ Office Hours: Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Pastor’s Schedule —Melissa may be reached on Wednesdays through Sundays by appointment or during office hours. She may be reached on Mondays and Tuesdays in case of emergency. Contact her at ml.yosuadavis@gmail.com or at the parsonage at 846-4106. GodBlessUs, Everyone: TheRedemptionof Scrooge — One of the most timeless tales of the season is Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol . Join us as we spend the weeks leading up to Christmas delving into this story using Matt Rawle’s book The Redemption of Scrooge . Book Studies on Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 10:00 a.m. (locations to be determined). On Sunday afternoons , we will show movie interpretations of this beloved story. Bring snacks to share! For more information about this series, contact our church office or visit our Facebook page. What Are You Looking for? —God is always seeking us, but sometimes, we don’t have the tools at our disposal to find God in the midst of our everyday life. If you’d like to learn more about practices that help you listen to God, contact Melissa.

Core Values —We are continuing to seek input from the community about our core values. Visit the Parish House to add your voice to the conversation as we seek to clarify who we are when we are at our best. Sunday School and Christmas Pageant —Join us each week for Sunday School, beginning at 9:45 a.m. at the Parish House, and look for more information about our annual Christmas Pageant. This year we will feature both kids and adults, so contact the church office to learn how you can become involved! Special Christmas Services —The holiday season can be challenging sometimes: we feel as though we should be happy and jolly, and yet we are sad or depressed. Our Blue Christmas/Longest Night service on Wednesday December 21 at 7 p.m. acknowledges the difficulties many of us experience during the Christmas season and we come together to support one another. A Christmas Eve service will be held on Saturday December 24 at 7 p.m. , andwewill celebrate Christmas Sunday with an informal worship. 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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December 2016

CHEBEAGUE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY

What’s New at CTC? Holiday Schedule Christmas and New Year’s Day Christmas and New Year’s Day

Island Council takes on pro- grams for assis- tance with ferry fees. CTC has been review- ing our Passenger Fare Policies (posted on the ferry and our website) to determine if some changes are warranted. As a result, we have asked the Island Council to as- sume responsibility for the following policies: -Assistance with ticket costs for persons who are receiving on-going medical treatment (such as physical ther- apy or chemotherapy) that requires frequent trips to the mainland. -Assistance with ticket costs for persons visit- ing ill Chebeague Resi- d e n t s o r f o r Chebeague residents visiting ill family mem- bers on the mainland. CTC will donate tick- ets to the Council each year. The Council will administer these pro- grams through its Sa- maritan Fund The change is effec- tive January 1, 2017. We are grateful to the Council for agreeing to administer these pro- grams that fit well with their mission to assist members of the community. See the "Notes From the Council" article in this month’s Calendar for more information.

Annual Parking Permits

BUS LEAVES

FERRY LEAVES

FERRY

LEAVES

We will be sending out the 2017 stickers in mid-December. Please remember to affix your sticker to your car in early Jan- uary. We expect many more applica- tions than available spaces for the Cousins Island lot. Those who applied for Cousins but did not receive a permit will be issued a Route One permit. Appropriate refunds will be issued. John Wilkinson, CTC bus driver, is offering personal snow removal services at the Route One Lot. If you would like to have your vehi- cle cleaned off after a storm, John can help! If you are interested, call John at 671-8305 for more information about his services. Snow Removal Services

ROUTE ONE

CHEBEAGUE

COUSINS

7:45 AM

8:00 AM

8:15 AM

9:45 AM

10:00 AM

10:15 AM

11:45 AM

Noon

12:15 PM

4:30 PM

4:45 PM

5:00 PM

6:00 PM

6:15 PM

6:30 PM

Free Boat Days

DESIGNATED COMMUTER PARKING NOW IN EFFECT AT THE COUSINS ISLAND PARKING LOT

December 3rd and December 10th. Ride the ferry for free and finish your Christmas shopping!

Ferry and Bus Cancellation Notices

When adverse weather conditions force CTC to consider cancelling a ferry and/or bus trip, the company will make every effort to notify our customers as soon as possible. As soon as the decision is made, the information will be posted to the CTC’s website and Facebook page. An email will also be sent to Chebeague.org for posting. Emails and texts will be sent to those who registered on our web- site to receive notification. CTC intends to make the decision as soon as possible and post it at least 60 minutes before the sched- uled trip whenever possible.

Route One parking customers should park on Cousins Island if the bus has been cancelled but the ferry is still running. Vehicles should be returned to Route One as soon as possible. If the weather takes a sudden turn for the worse, CTC may be unable to observe the 60 minute rule when passenger and/or em- ployee safety is a concern. Customers wishing to receive a cancellation update via email or text should register on the cancel- lation page of the CTC website.

Business Office:

(207) 846-5227/846-3700 16 North Road, PO Box 27 Chebeague Island, ME 04017 chebeaguetrans@gmail.com chebeaguetrans.com

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The Recompense Fund

RIDING THE EMOTIONAL WAVE: TOGETHER

On November 13 about two dozen Chebeaguers gathered at the Hall for a roundtable luncheon and discussion of the grieving process. The event was made possible in part by a grant to the Chebeague Parents’ Association (CPA) from the Recompense Fund to help

has linked mindfulness practices to a greater emotional resilience and overall health. After the presentation, each table discussed the topics with the help of Chebeague health and wellness advocates and counselors: Eliza Jane Adams, Betts Mayer, Sarah McKinnon, Nellie Rich, Sarah Van Fleet, Denise Sullivan, and Melissa Yosua-Davis. Participants appreciated this opportunity for intimate exchange and discussion and found the presentation both accessible and valuable. The free public health educational series is a program of the CPA with the support of many island nonprofits. Initiated by long-time Chebeaguer Eliza Jane Adams in response to a wake of deaths of beloved islanders, this community outreach model works to provide educational outreach on Chebeague for Chebeague, to strengthen community. The current series on grief and loss will run for another six months. Future topics may include child development, wellness, and addiction. For more information, please contact the CPA at CPA@ chebeague.net. Notices Ladies Aid: Please join us for crafty projects and camaraderie from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each Thursday . All are welcome! Sew Good: Sew Good is on hiatus until January. Catholic Communion Service: A Catholic Communion Service without a priest will be held each Saturday at 4:00 p.m. at the Parish House. 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.

advance its mission to sustain our island community. This third program in the Community Support Series: Taking Care of Our Own, entitled “Riding the Emotional Wave: Together,” addressed strategies for effective grieving and healing after loss and was led by Chebeague’s own clinical experts Michael Hollander, PhD, and Janna Hobbs, LICSW. Michael Hollander is on the faculty of Harvard Medical School, Director of Training and Consultations at McLean Hospital, and an expert in adolescent psychology. Janna Hobbs is a psychotherapist and Director of Clinical Services at McLean Hospital. Their presentation touched on anniversary reactions, mindfulness, and acceptance skills and included an overview of compelling research that 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 www.13.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 Firefighter Footnotes

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Property Maintenance

The Mail

Lawn Mowing, Bush Hogging, Wood Chipping, Stump Grinding, Brush Removal, Rototilling, Driveway Grading, Snow Removal, and more...

Thanks to Chebeague Fire and Rescue Chebeague Rescue, thank you so much for taking me to the hospital on a rainy night. I needed help, and you all were so nice. I didn’t know why I was so sick; I had acute muscle spasms of my neck. I’m OK now. Leroy Jackson

2016 Chebeague Island Directory Corrections

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Notes from the Chebeague Parents’ Association

New Island Businesses: Personal Shopper

How many times have we all said, “I really need this, but I hate to go the mainland for just this one thing” or “I wish there was someone who would pick up my prescription” or “I wish there was someone to take the children Christmas shopping.” Megan Munroe is the answer! Megan is available to be your errand runner, personal shopper, and forgotten item finder all rolled into one. Megan’s Personal Shopper service is just a phone call away. She is able to pick up everything you need to complete that holiday gift list and help keep the surprise in Christmas morning. Let the children help plan a secret mainland shopping adventure with Megan while you take some time to relax. With your call ahead to the pharmacy, Megan can pick up that prescription you need when you are just too sick and tired to get on the boat. And when the cold wind blows, Megan will venture out to get what you need while you stay close to the stove. The possibilities are endless…a pizza from Otto’s? Chinese takeout? It is okay to get carried away! Call Megan at 846-4654 or 712-0650 to find out just how easy it is to have your very own personal shopper! Personal Shopper Do you need someone to go get groceries for you? Are you looking for someone to pick up a gift for a holiday or special occasion? Do you have children who want to go shopping to get

Please join us for the CPA Annual Holiday Party!

Saturday December 3 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. At the Hall

Bring your family for some holiday cheer! Put on some festive dress and join the CPA and island children for caroling, holiday treats, and a special visit from Santa. Volunteers needed; please contact CPA@chebeague.net to get involved!

their parents a gift? Megan Munroe will do any of these things for you. For more information, call 846-4654 or 712-0650 .

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December Calendar

December 2016

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3 CPA Party, Hall Whalers, 7:00-9:00, Hall Catholic service, 4:00, Parish Home

Save the

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3:00-6:00,

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9 Commons Holiday Party and Raffle, 4:30-6:30

5 CIHS Holiday Party, 6:00-8:00

10 CIHS Gift Shop, 10:00-4:00 Catholic service, 4:00, Parish House 17 Catholic service, 4:00, Parish House 24 Catholic service, 4:00, Parish House Christmas Eve CIUMC worship, 7:00 31 Catholic Service, 4:00, Parish House

6 Wellness Center open, 9:30-11:00

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20 Wellness Center open, 9:30-11:00

21 Coffee, 8:30, and Community Lunch, noon, Hall Blue Christmas service, 7:00 28 Breakfast, 8:30-9:45, and soup, noon, Hall Dr. Rybka, 9:00-11:30, Wellness Ctr

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Holiday Treat Nostalgia Do your holiday memories include special treats such as ribbon candy, peppermint drops, or peach blossoms? How about those hard candies that had a design that looked almost like stained glass? Or what about a bowl of nuts that you cracked yourself? Long before citrus fruit was available year round, oranges were a special Christmas treat. As you prepare for the holidays, think about a contributing an old-fashioned treat to be included as part of the food pantry distribution. Donations can be dropped off at any time at the Parish House.

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