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One Man’s Island by Bob Libby

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. New Year’s Day 2018 begins with a full Wolf moon. This provides an auspicious background for our New Year’s resolutions. We resolve to be more observant of everything around us. Starting with the generous souls we share this island with and extending to the myriad treasures of nature that surround us, we intend to take careful notice. Becoming more aware of all the gifts that we have in our lives, we resolve to celebrate and show our appreciation for all we discover. We sometimes joke about days in paradise, but it is around us all the time. We celebrated the solstice, and now the days begin to lengthen toward the next growing season. We have gone many years without sharing our home with a dog. Now that Romeo has joined our family, we have added ritual walks around our neighborhood. Being a south Texas dog, Romeo saw his first snow a few weeks ago. He has adapted to the cold, slippery world underfoot. He frequently enjoys sitting on the slope of the fourth green and looking out over the open water toward Littlejohn. Like many of us he seems to prefer bare ground, but clearly accepts whatever weather comes his way. Going to the beaches with Romeo helps us take notice of the manifold beauty around us. We have written before about the special people of our community, and the passing of Sally Tubbesing to the pantheon of other, extraordinarily generous

Notices Ladies Aid: Please join us for crafty projects and camaraderie from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each Thursday. Catholic Communion Service: A regular Catholic Communion Service will be held every Saturday at 4:00 p.m. at the church. Sew Good: Sew Good will meet January 24 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Parish House. For more information, please call Lola Armstrong (846-4737) or Karen Corson (846-0938). souls we have been fortunate to know confirms the importance of expressing our gratitude every day. Sally epitomized those whose magnanimous efforts make our community better. She tirelessly worked to improve life on Chebeague and always greeted every day and every person with a warm smile. It is important every day to let each of our neighbors know how much they mean to us, how much we appreciate their efforts. This January provides a perfect opportunity to measure our resolve. The first and the last day of this month are marked by full moons and supermoons at perigee so extra large and extra bright. Add to that a full lunar eclipse on January 31, and it is a profound celestial frame for measuring our resolutions. We have been fortunate to see many full moons rise huge out of the sea, from Cousins Wharf to East End Beach, Rose Point, and Artists Point. Spectacular huge amber spheres rising from the horizon to melt down to silver coins overhead, this time of year casting long moon shadows from the trees near the shore. Romeo is learning to enjoy his new home, and we are reminded to take no day for granted and loudly express our gratitude for all the generous souls who share our lives. Happy New Year.

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JANUARY 2018 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR