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Chebeague Island Council Calendar

#8 | AUGUST 2018

AUGUST 2018 • Issue #8 • Chebeague Island Council Calendar

Contents From the Island Council 3 Island Commons News 5 From the Town Office 6 CRC News 8 Marty’s Memories 9 Library News 10 CTC Update 12 CIHS News 13 Community Matters 14 One Man’s Island 15 Classified Ads 15 Notices 15 CUMC News 16 The Mail 17 Firefighter Footnotes 18 August Calendar 20

The deadline for submissions for the September issue is noon on August 20. 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. Please do not use the old email address at island. calendar@chebeague.net, as this is an inactive account. As a courtesy and space permitting, island nonprofits are given up to 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, $70; 1/2 page, $35; 1/4 page, $20; 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. All ads must be paid for at the time of submission. On the Cover Jason Skillin’s new boat Miss Christina graces this month’s cover. You can see this 36-foot Stanley moored at Sandy Point. It has a 250-hp 3208 Caterpillar engine along with all the usual high-tech electronics. MissChristina just came fromSandwich,Massachusetts, in May, but Jason has been lobstering on Chebeague for the past 12 summers. For Jason, the best part of lobstering is working side by side with his 11-year-old son, Jeffrey! (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.

Publisher Chebeague Island Council

Board Members Lola Armstrong, Christine Auffant, Pam Curran, Jennifer Hackel, Deb Hall, Ester Knight,

Marjorie Stratton, Ann Thaxter, Jackie Trask, Dianne Whetham 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.

Graphic Design Sharkey Graphic Solutions www.sharkeygraphics.com Printing Cyber Copy www.cybercopyme.com

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Notes from the Council

DR. O’DONNELL IS RETURNING TO THE WELLNESS CENTER THIS SUMMER!

The summer is flying by—so many fun things to do!! Thank you, again, Muffie, Eliza Jane, Ann, Erika, and all the folks who jumped in to make sure the traditional Chebeague 4 th of July celebration continued. Chedemption is busier than ever. Please let Annie Thaxter know if you have a few hours to help out. And, as usual, Schoolhouse Seconds, is filled with fabulous bargains on things you didn’t know you needed. The Foot Care nurse just finished making sure our feet are “summer ready,” and don’t forget to sign up for the Dental Clinic on August 13 this month.

H E WILL BE HERE August 1, 15 and 29 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED PAYMENT DUE AT THE TIME OF SERVICE

The Wellness Center with Paula Favreau, 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. No charge for these services. Tuesday August 7 & 21 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.

Dr. Redmond of Casco Bay Chiropractic is coming to the Wellness Center on Aug 17. You can now have your chiropractic treatment right here on the island!

Call his office to schedule your appointment (829-1200), and let them know you would like to be seen on the island.

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In August & September THE FREE CONCERT FUND PRESENTS Diane Walsh, Pianist Thursday August 2 at 7:00 p.m. at the Church Music by Bach, de Bussy, and Chopin ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Novel Jazz Septet Saturday August 4 at 7:00 p.m. at the Church Music of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ The Seaside Brass Quintet Saturday August 25 at 7:00 at the Church Classical and Popular Music for Brass ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Thursday September 6 at 7:00 at the Church Tyler Putnam, Bass, and Sarah Nordin, Mezzo Soprano Vocal music from opera to show tunes

The Event You Wait for All year is Finally Here! The Red Studio and Annex Big tent Sale! All our prices will be marked down by 20 percent, and we will have loads of new and vintage items for your bargain-hunting pleasure! This year we will have Pommy’s Porch Picks, a special area curated by Pommy filled with amazing and rare finds such as an early 1900s island- themed friendship quilt and an exquisite whale’s tooth nautical cane from a sea-going island family! August 4 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Red Studio at Island Commons. All Proceeds Go to Benefit Island Commons. Come Down for a Great Deal and a Good Cause!

Property Maintenance

Drug Take-Back Day

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

The Town and Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office will sponsor a Drug Take-Back on August 18 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Deputy Mailman will be at the Public Safety Building on Saturday morning for you to drop off any prescription or over-the-counter medication that you want to discard. If you have any questions, please call Marjorie at the Town Office (846-3148).

Call Nathan Doughty 712-4017 or 846-4133

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Island Commons

132 Littlefield Road Chebeague Island, Maine 04017 www.islandcommons.com

Administrator, Amy Rich 207-846-5610 commons@chebeague.net

She’s Back! We’re so glad that Audrey Collins is back on the island… and delighted that Commons’ newest resident. Welcome Home, Aud! Be sure to stop by and say “hi” to Audrey… she’s chosen to join us as Island

RED STUDIO Big Tent Sale!

Saturday August 4, 10:00 a.m. to noon Our fabulous annual sale event at the Red Studio and Annex. Loads of items, inside & out…including Pommy’s Porch Picks. Don’t miss it!!

Our regular summer hours: Saturday 10:00 a.m.–noon

A special “thank you” to Chris Burgess for making us a fabulous new bracket for our “open” sign!

ALL ABOARD! 2 nd Annual Bay Mist Cruise Sunday August 5, 2018 4:00–6:30pm, departing from Chebeague Island Boatyard Purchase tickets now: $50 available online or at the Red Studio Hors d’oeuvres • Live Jazz by Herb Maine & Friends • Fine Wine & Local Beer • Live Auction! For details visit islandcommons.com Thank you to the Chebeague Island Boatyard & Our Sponsors for making this event possible! News & Coming Events

Save the Date! Friday September 14: Harvest Dinner & 20 th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!

We’ll have a PRIVATE ROOM AVAILABLE in mid-August! Contact Amy Rich, Administrator for details.

We welcome Long Island summer resident Jacqui Hale as our newest seasonal DCA!

Other Services Available: Island Commons offers a continuum of services, from in-home care to respite care & adult day services. Inquiries kept strictly confidential. Join our no-obligation, no-fee waiting list…a little peace of mind… just in case you’re ever in need!

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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. Recycling News— ecomaine is now charging us for contaminated recycled materials that are sent to them. Contaminated items are basically garbage that gets in the wrong container. It might include a stray garbage bag, trash or shopping bags, bread bags, batteries, etc. If you don’t know where to throw something, please ask the attendant or check the side of the recycling container for information. Since we do not want to be charged for contamination, please be diligent about what you place in the recycling container. Drug Take-Back Day— The Town and Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office will sponsor a Drug Take-Back onAugust 18 from9:00 a.m. to noon. DeputyMailman will be at the Public Safety Building on Saturday morning for you to drop off any prescription or over- the-counter medication that you want to discard. If

you have any questions, please call Marjorie at the Town Office (846-3148).

Transfer Station Hours— The Transfer Station is open Monday and Thursday morning from 9:00 to 11:00, Wednesday and Friday afternoon from 1:30 to 5:00, and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. As always, the Transfer Station is closed on Tuesday. Please remember that this is a pay- as-you-throw facility. Please remember that during burials the Transfer Station is closed out of respect for family and friends. Bulky Trash and Hazardous Waste Weekend— We will hold our Bulky Trash and Hazardous Waste Weekend on August 4 and 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please watch for posters that describe what you can bring to the Town Garage for disposal.

Thank you for your support, and remember to be kind to one another,

Marjorie E. Stratton, Town Administrator

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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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 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”

33 Bluff Head Road, Chebeague Island $475,000 New Price MLS #1312731 Sited high above a beautiful west-facing sandy beach with moorings, 33 Bluff Head offers enchanting water and neighboring island views from its sun deck, sunroom, kitchen, living room, or bedroom. Featuring floor-to-ceiling fieldstone woodburning fireplaces and stoves in both the living and family room, a sunny yard with cottage gardens, and a stairway that descends onto the beach, this year-round home has much to offer. Priced attractively below bank appraised value. Includes a 4WD Honda Element. Many furnishings negotiable. North Road building lot, Chebeague Island $95,900 MLS #1362057

Nicely wooded, gradually sloping, buildable lot with an approved 4-bedroom septic design completed. Land also has a small year-round freshwater pond that serves the area deer. Lot has 150 feet on the paved, town-maintained North Road. Its gravel-based subsoil and ample topsoil create an ideal lot for building. Just around the corner from Chebeague's Recreation Center with pool and tennis/basketball courts.

WWW .M AINE I SLAND E NERGY . COM 207.808.3222

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News from the Chebeague Recreation Center

(207) 846-5068 www.chebeaguerec.com • crc@chebeague.net

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

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

Fun Programs Kids' Place Open Monday-Thursday call 846-8712 for more

August Programs at the CRC Music Lessons with Jeanie Boot-camp with Brian Personal Training with Brian Yoga with Andrea Henchey Mondays at 5:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. This class will accommodate all levels. Pool 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 C mps 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 Camp Chebeague Aug 1-5, Baseball Camp

Pre-Teen & Teen Center August Hours

Swim Less July 1-August

Island Trails

Pre-Teen Tues, Thurs 7:00–10:00 p.m. (5 th –8 th grade) Teen Wed, Fri, Sat 7:00–10:00 p.m.(9 th –12 th grade) Teen Center Volunteers Needed!!! Please email crc@chebeague.net to schedule

Aug 2-4 Fairi Aug 9-11 Music and Aug 16-18 Pirate, Treasure Mermaids Aug 23-25 Our working Wat

Camp Chebe Aug 1-5, Baseball

Aug 8-12, Art Lunch and S Tues, Wed, Thurs 11: 7/7-8/11

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

Swim Lessons Session 3: July 30, Aug 1, 3, 6, 8, and 10 Swim Lessons Session 4: TBD

We have lots of fun fitness programs yoga, Kettlebell and exercise with B website for detai

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

Summer Frolic The Summer Frolic was a huge success due to the many generous donors, sponsors and attendees who supported us. We are truly grateful to Joanie Dayton for sharing her beautiful property for everyone to enjoy. All the effort and support our community provided will go directly into continuing programs for islanders of all ages at the CRC! Thank you!!! GCGC GARDEN & BAKE SALE!!

Pies, cookies, muffins, cupcakes, breads, garden goodies, and more!! SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 9:30 a.m. to Noon Houghtons’ Lawn, 1 Capps Road

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Marty’s Memories: Accepting Change by Marty Trower

I have had the great good fortune of spending at least part of almost every summer on this island for a little over seventy years. For the past fifteen years I have dwelled year-round in the family cottage on Hamilton Beach, and the best part, I am realizing, is having the time and peace of mind to contemplate the changes that I have absorbed over this time. It is usually from the porch, in all seasons, where the expansive negative space of the water pulls me toward a clutter-free place of understanding. It is not always a solitary thing. It was here, in a March twilight, sitting on top of stacked and noisy tarp-covered furniture, that my partner and I listened to the melting ice move on the water below us and realized, wordlessly, that there was more than a love of islands between us. This June, on the porch, a group of Soule Road neighbors gathered impromptu and celebrated Donny and Norah (Toohey) Alper’s transition from being long-time summer residents to making the island their year- round home. We couldn’t help it, so many of us traced our memories to many generations of summer natives and inevitably we turned to the water and spoke of the boats that used to bemoored in the cove, and the skippers and crew who manned them. We remembered the old days of the beginning of the yacht club: Gardiner Layng and Gordon Trower starting to race their small fiberglass sloops and concocting a little plastic and driftwood trophy for the winner. The yacht club rafting party, so many boats and people, all ages, red in the face from the slanted sun, laughing and wind-blown from

the thrill of the Round-Island race. We all got to know each other.

The hilarious meetings that included speeches from the commodores, the fish house punch, the annual presentation of the Bungle Trophy—a wooden sailboat clock with the CIYC burgee painted on the sail that only ran backward and was a dud wedding gift my father and mother had donated. What a great way to learn how to laugh at yourself and not take those things that go wrong too seriously. We used to carry the yacht club sign Nancy Hubbell had painted from her house to the placeofourmeeting, usually thecommodore’s house. Speaking of the commodore’s house, Paige Richardson once received a call from guests new to the island saying, “We’d like to take you out for dinner at your yacht club. Can you make the reservation?” Well, since my father was commodore at the time, she jokingly called my mother to find out what was on the dinner menu! The boats in the water are different now, but we marvel at them as they gradually appear at their moorings, filling up the cove and bobbing in safety. Fish house punch is still a mainstay at the yacht club meetings. I gave the tiny first trophy for racing to John Layng years ago; I’m probably the only one who still holds a picture of it and its significance in my head. Does the Bungle Trophy still get presented to the best goof of the season? Where is Nancy Hubbell’s sign? Dinner this year at Commodore Michael and Barbara Porter’s?

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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

Summer Hours

NEW BOOKS The Dime by Kathleen Kent • Pachinko by Min Jin Lee NEW MOVIES Isle of Dogs • Mary and the Witch’s Flower • A Quiet Place (The Library withdrew Season 2 of The Crown after it was discovered to be a bootleg copy.)

Sunday

Closed

Monday

4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Books are checked out for 2 weeks, movies for 1 week. Please call to renew or let us know if you need things for longer than the regular due dates. We are happy to accommodate requests as long as there are no reserves. The Library is currently preparing to migrate to a new automated circulation system. It should be active by the end of August. We can’t wait!

If you haven’t seen our newly completed walkway, please stop by, take a moment, and walk on it. Native Landscape Design (Andy Thrall and crew) did an amazing job. The new Directories are available at the Library and Niblic for $14.00 each. August 8 at 4:30 p.m.—Certified Life Coach and author Bonnie Leonard will talk about her book Midlife Magic; r eception to follow. Books will be available for purchase. Book Study Group Sundays at 4:30 p.m .—The Book Study Group continues with author Brian D. McLaren’s A New Kind of Christianity . For more information, contact Gloria Brown at gjbrown58a@gmail.com or 846-3491. If you need a copy of the book, contact the Library.

FOR SALE: Four Season Home North Rd, Chebeague Is. $259,000 • 2 Bedroom/2 Bath • Secluded 1440 sq feet • Single Family • 2.5 Acres Cathedral Ceiling • Post and Beam FOR SALE: Four Season Home North Rd, Chebeague Is. FOR SALE: FOUR SEASON HOME North Rd,Chebeague Is.

Contact: 207-632-2648

$259,000 • 2 Bedroom/2 Bath • Secluded 1440 sq feet • Single Family • 2.5 Acres Cathedral Ceiling • Post and Beam

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Chebeague Island Listings

CHARMING turnkey antique cottage with modern systems and thoughtful upgrades. 3 bedrooms/1 bath + garage. MLS # 1349070 $285,000

OCEAN VIEWS . Sturdy 2 bedroom/ 1 bath Cape + detached garage with panoramic ocean views. A short walk to a pebble beach and deep water anchorage. MLS # 1349037 $289,000 ESTATE SALE. First time offered in many years. Antique Cape style house on 1.5+ acres with a large barn. Modern Systems. Possible “no money down” financing. MLS # 1356705 $260,000

VICTORIAN gem in the heart of East End Village. 4 bedrooms/2 bath, original woodwork, and updated systems. MLS # 1358638 $360,000

4+ ACRE building lot near the Chebeague Island Tennis Club and golf course. Soils tested, partially cleared and ready for you to realize your dreams. Possible build package. MLS #1344360 / $126,000 7 ACRE lot awaiting your imagination. Zoned partially for both business and residential. MLS # 1323068 / $110,000 Contact Jane for all your real estate needs Jane Leonard | 207.831.9951 | Jane@homesinmaine.com | The Common at 88 Middle St, Portland, ME

www.chebeaguerealestate.com

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August 2018

CHEBEAGUE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY What’s New at CTC? CTC Annual Members’ Meeting The 5th Annual Member Meeting held on 7/21 was well attended. Following are the highlights: President John Rent called the meeting to order and started the meeting by recognizing current and past directors. John also recognized the contribu- tion of CTC employees and their commitment to customer service and safety. Senior Deckhand Kim Munroe received special recognition and a big thank you for 30 years of service! John presented the Treasurer’s Report. 2017 was a very successful year with revenue of $1,187,557 and net income of $170,622. Current assets at year end were $974,563 - a strong position as we assume the debt for con- struction of the new ferry. In the President’s Report, John discussed the highlights of 2017 and 2018 priorities: Continued Focus on safety. CTC continued to exceed the required safety drills; participated in industry educational events; received an excellent Coast Guard inspection; and fo- cused on improvements in safe access to the ferry floats—specifically acquir- ing another motorized wheelchair and requesting that the Town explore options to install longer access ramps. Building and financing the new ferry. John reviewed the improvements in the new ferry design—with a focus on safety improvements. He reviewed drawings of the boat pointing out im- provements and changes to the Islander’s design. The new ferry will be four feet longer and one foot wider than the Islander in order to increase allowed passenger count to 119 (plus 3 crew). (This was the passenger count allowed on the Islander until 2012 when new Coast Guard regulations were effec- tive). The new ferry will be financed through a local bank. Current projec- tions are that cash flows and reserves will be sufficient to meet the debt obligation without significant pricing increases. (The projections assume we do not have a significant long term downturn in the economy). 2018 Priorities. Priorities for the current year include: 1) Supporting the build phase of the new ferry, 2) Working with the Town and boat crew on ramp improvements and wheelchair access, 3) Supporting the Stone Wharf and Sunset work of the Town, 4) Meeting the needs of our customers - being “fair and friendly but firm”. The Board reviews requests for exceptions in service carefully but is committed to being consistent in the application of its policies. General Manger Carol Sabasteanski presented the Service Report, Custom- er Service Program, a review of other 2017 activities, and a look at 2018. After the election of directors and the clerk of the corporation, the meeting was adjourned. The financial statements, slide presentation, and meeting minutes can be found on the Members page of our website. The page is password protected. Members should email the office if they need the password.

Policy for Loaner Vehicles

Election of Board Members

Business Office: (207) 846-5227/846-3700 16 North Road, PO Box 27 Chebeague Island, ME 04017 chebeaguetrans@gmail.com chebeaguetrans.com CTC Officers The CTC Board held a meeting after the Annu- al Members Meeting to elect officers as follows: John Rent, President and Treasurer; Susan Stranahan, Vice Presi- dent; Specs Eaton, Vice President. Sue was a strong advocate for the needs of the com- muters. We will miss you! Two current board members were reelect- ed at the Annual Meet- ing for another three year term - Wayne Dyer and Christopher Neumann. Kendra McKinnon was also elected for a three year term. John Wilson was reelected as clerk of the corporation. THANKS SUE! Many thanks to Sue Sawyer for serving six years as a CTC Director and several years as Treasurer.

CTC’s longstanding policy is that “loaner” vehicles are only al- lowed when the vehicle with the annual park- ing permit is undergo- ing repairs. In the past, we have tried to monitor the use of this policy through phone calls and hand-written notes. However, this practice is not practical operationally and we continue to experience abuses. Effective Au- gust 1st, all loaner vehicles must get written approval from the office and the approval must be displayed in the windshield prior to parking the loaner at our lot. Otherwise they will be subject to towing. August Employee Birthdays Captain Matt Ridgway - 8/17 Captain David Etnier - 8/29 for full and part time deckhand positions in the fall. Please email or call the office for more information. Job Opportunities CTC will have openings

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Mark Your Calendar August 14 Historical Tour of Long Island Tuesday Lunch & Historical Museum Visit August 20 Lecture Series III, Prof. Joseph Hall Monday 7:00 – 8:00 PM September 17 Lecture Series IV, JerryWiles Monday 7:00 – 8:00 PM

EVENT REGISTRATION IS FULL —Historical Tour of Long Island — Tuesday, August 20 If you've already registered for the Historical Tour of Long Island, please meet at the Casco Bay Lines Wharf no later than 9:20am for a 9:25am departure; return to Chebeague at approximately 3:15pm. Car pooling to the Casco Bay Lines Wharf is recommended.

2018 Ra le This year our ra le prize is an original painting of Buoy 18, painted by island artist, Caroline Loder. Proceeds benefit the Chebeague Island Historical Society. Each ticket is $5—or 5/$20—and can be purchased at the Museum during opening hours or at our special events throughout the summer.

August 20 : CIHS Lecture Series Presents Prof Joseph Hall: WHAT DOES “CHEBEAGUE” MEAN?

NowOn Sale : 2019 Chebeague Calendar

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Community Matters: Pitch in at Chedemption

Wow!! In 2017, volunteers from 13 island nonprofits packed and shipped off 40,951 glass bottles, 74,860 cans, and 16,310 plastic bottles. Impressive as those numbers sound, this task is never ending, and we need your help to keep this Chebeague Island Council program running.The Chedemption schedule for each nonprofit is listed to the right and posted on the back wall of the Chedemption shed under the roll of plastic bags. Your participation benefits each participating nonprofit, keeps several tons of trash from our waste stream, and helps ensure that our roadsides are free from bottle and can litter. So please call your favorite nonprofit and sign up for a slot or two! The Chedemption “Baggettes” could also use your help with the weekly task of loading boxes and bags for transport to Chandlers Wharf every Thursday at 7:45 a.m. Meet us at the transfer station. For more information, call Ann Thaxter at 846-3274.

Summer 2018 Chedemption Schedule

August 1 to 6 August 8 to 13 August 15 to 20 August 22 to 27

Stephen Ross Scholarship

CIUMC

Island Commons

CICA August 29 to September 3 Chebeague and Cumberland Land Trust September 5 to 10 Chebeague Island Library September 12 to 17 Chedemption “Baggettes” Crew September 19 to 24 Sanford’s Pond September 26, 2018, to June 21, 2019 Chedemption “Baggettes” Crew

Don’t Miss the LADIES AID SUMMER FAIR Thursday August 2 Noon to 2:30 p.m. at the Hall Enjoy a Delicious Lunch Handmade Items of All Kinds for All Ages: Knitted, quilted, fabric, paper. . . Knives and Utensils Baked Goods, AND THE FUDGE

Fresh Pickins Farm Special Events Over 30 Varieties of Color Delivery by Hand or to Ferry Call 650-1168 Minimum order, $200, not including delivery charges. Check out our flower photos on Facebook!

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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. 11’ Pico sailboat: fun, fast, easy to launch from beach, good condition, $1500 or best offer; new Seitech dolly, $500; used Lightning windsurfer, 2 sails, $500 or best offer. Call 859-693-8460 or email rform2@email.uky. edu . Most are unaware of the dedicated effort responsible for the elaborate irrigation system of the unique nine-hole course. When the founders sat on Houghton’s porch at the top of Wharf Road a hundred years ago and planned a golf course near the shore, they did not consider the need for irrigation. That problem was left for subsequent club members to solve. The first irrigation sprinkler system used deep drilled wells and stored water in 1000-gallon fiberglass tanks behind the clubhouse that was piped to sprinklers around all nine greens.More than a decade ago Greens Committee chair Wink Houghton convinced the members to replace that irrigation system with one that improved the sprinklers and placed August is the peak of summer here; visitors pile off the Islander , and many notice for the first time, the Great Chebeague Golf Club. Outside of the dedicated members of the club, many Chebeaguers might take the golf course for granted, never considering what an accomplishment it represents. Although some may know that the clubhouse moved to the ledge in the middle of the course was a rescued eighteenth century farmhouse, fewer are aware that it is the oldest building in use as a golf clubhouse anywhere in the country. This summer the latest development catches the eye of every passerby on the South Road: the pond near the road has been doubled in area, and a solar floating aerator fountain decorates the surface.

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 August 22 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). Alcoholics Anonymous 2018: The Chebeague Island Group of Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at the Chebeague Island Library on Wednesday and Saturday mornings at 8:00 through Labor Day weekend. Please park in the library parking lot and use the back door. For more information, call 207-210-1714. Al-Anon: Al-Anon will meet at the Chebeague Recreation Center on Saturday mornings at 8:00. Year-round rentals: I am trying to identify year-round rental opportunities for young families. Please contact me with ideas: Eldon Mayer at vixenskipper@gmail.com . One great pleasure of August is the bloom of all the wildflowers and berries. This has been a splendid year for our blueberries and strawberries, and the grapes appear well on their way to bounty. We have special praise for the island gardeners who have encouraged milkweed to blossom. We are starting to see the evidence of returning monarch butterflies that depend on milkweed to thrive. We have begun bird and butterfly plantings on our farm and have taken seed pods from Chebeague along with Newcomb roses to start. August is the month to plant and scatter new seeds, tubers, and bulbs for future wildflowers. a pump in the small pond that uses groundwater to irrigate the course. This is a significant environmental improvement for the island. He also implemented the swale across the second fairway that drains excess water from the clay soil in the field to collect in the pond as well as the drainage line that snakes all the way down the hill by the inn and adds more water to the pond. Because the sprinklers only run in the early morning, most are unaware of the watering. Like his father before him,Wink has dedicated his life to the improvement of the Great Chebeague Golf Club, and we have all benefited from those efforts. The only course in Casco Bay is in the best condition it has ever been and provides a special feature to our island.

17’ LoadRite Trailer with winch: $250 or best offer. Call 859-693-8460 or email rform2@email.uky.edu.

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Chebeague United Methodist Church News

Contact us at chebeagueislandumc@gmail.com or at 207.846.6987 www.chebeagueumc.org We want to stay in touch with you! We have an e-mail newsletter that will share stories, memories, and let you know what is happening in your community church throughout the year. As things gear up for the summer, it’s a great way to stay up to date on all our offerings and activities. Want to be on our list? Email us at chebeagueislandumc@gmail.com or visit our website. Summer Ice Cream Socials on Thursday August 2, Saturday August 4, and Saturday August 25 at 6:00 p.m. at the Parish House —Are you planning to go to the fantastic concerts this summer sponsored by the Free Concert Fund in the sanctuary? Come over early to join friends and neighbors for fun and ice cream at the Parish House! We’ll have individual cones and make-your-own sundaes with all the fixings. $3 for a cone, $5 for a sundae. Proceeds go to benefit the ministries of CUMC. Vacation Bible School August 6–10 from 3:00–6:00 p.m.— Registration is open, and spots are still available for Rolling River Rampage! Experience the Ride of a Lifetime with God. Join Romper and his friends as they learn about peace, acceptance, adventure, joy, and rest during this week of FREE Vacation Bible School. Dinner is also provided! You can register online at http://www.chebeagueumc.org/vbs.html or with a paper registration form available in the entryway of the Parish House. Kids of all ages are welcome; young children (ages 3 and 4) are welcome with a responsible adult. We’ll celebrate our VBS kids in worship on Sunday August 12 at 10:00 a.m. Make a Joyful Noise! Calling all Musicians!— On Sunday August 26 we will celebrate the gift of music and all the talented musicians in our midst. Our entire 10:00 a.m. worship gathering that day will be dedicated to hearing music made by our friends and neighbors. Have a piece you want to share? Contact Ben at ben.yosuadavis@gmail. com or Melissa at ml.yosuadavis@gmail.com . Church Website and Online Giving— Be sure to visit our website for the most up-to-date information about the church. Recent sermon texts and e-newsletters are available online, as well as information about our ministries. You can even donate online through PayPal to support the ministry of this church in the community. We’re always grateful for the many ways you make the work of this church possible.

Weekly Schedule Sundays Bible Study, 9:00 a.m. Parish House

CUMC Vision and Mission—Draft

Below are our proposed vision and mission statements for CUMC. To offer feedback, please visit our website before August 19, when our Administrative Council will vote. Our vision for CUMC is: To be a people of diverse traditions who welcome, worship, serve, and find joy together.

Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Parish House Worship, 10:00 a.m. Sanctuary Youth Choir Rehearsal, 11:15 a.m. Sanctuary Wednesdays Sew Good: 4th Wednesday, 1:00–5:00 p.m., Parish House Thursdays Office Hours, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Parish House Ladies Aid, 11:00 a.m. Parish House Choir Rehearsal, 7:00 p.m. Parish House Saturdays Catholic Communion Service: 4:00 p.m., Sanctuary

Our mission is: To know and work with our neighbors as we grow in God’s love together.

Know that the doors of this church are always open. When the world is heavy and you need a quiet space to pray, meditate, read, or simply be, the sanctuary is available for you.

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The Mail

Shop at the Red Studio for antiques, vintage items, and one-of-a-kind finds. The inventory is always changing, and all proceeds go to support Island Commons. As we head off to our 4th of July family gathering, Michael and I are filled with gratitude for Chebeague Island. We feel so grateful for the rescue team. With their calm manner and kind words they helped us get through our worst day. Thanks to the boat crew who gave up their time to get us to the hospital. Thanks to our neighbors on Carter’s Point Road who reached out to visit and lift things. Thanks for the dog-walking help; thanks to all the people who visited, brought us cake, helped me get home late Sunday night, and shopped for us; and thank you to the many people who offered kind words and help on the bus and ferry. I am happy to say Michael is doing well. He can’t wait to get behind the wheel of his truck! I am hoping to keep him off the zipline. Our kids made a crash test dummy for him!! We feel so blessed to have landed on Chebeague Island! Beth Grunko Junior Golf Camp Family How does one define a family? Sometimes it is just the people you’re related to by blood and marriage, and sometimes you’re lucky enough to live in a place where everyone becomes a family in a time of need. That is what we have here on Chebeague. The night Scott’s boat caught fire, we had so many “family” members who jumped in to help and we feel so thankful to everyone. We are very grateful to those who jumped into their boats when the explosion took place. Thank you to John Layng and his two nephews and to Mark Lickus who were able to get Scott out of the water and into the Zodiac. Thank you to Ralph for going directly to Littlejohn to protect the survivor and ride into the hospital with the Yarmouth Rescue. Thank you to the Yarmouth Rescue for being there for the Town of Chebeague when in need. Scott is alive and healing today because of the efforts of our extended Chebeague family, and we are eternally grateful. From the Family of Scott McCollom Thankful

The Chebeague Recreation Center and the Great Chebeague Golf Club are pleased to offer a new camp this summer! July 30 through August 3, 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Golf Club For campers ages 7–16; all experience levels welcome Taught by PGA Professional Brian Bickford and his assistants Cost for the week is $100 per golfer Registration information available in CRC brochure

Open Saturday 10:00 a.m. to noon all summer or call Sam at 846-0510 for a private shopping experience!

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Firefighter Footnotes The town is once again issuing burn permits, and they 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.maineburnpermit.com . 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

VISIT SCHOOLHOUSE SECONDS THRIFT SHOP OPEN EVERY TUESDAY FROM 9:30 a.m. to noon and 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. There are lots of new and interesting treasures. You can always find just what you need and at a great price at Schoolhouse Seconds!

Join Us on “The Result” for fun, friendly, fast and safe trans- portation on your schedule! We look forward to seeing you aboard! Same day round trip, between Chebeague and Cousins, for up to 6 people, between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. Look for information on upcoming cruises!

Chebeague Water Taxi

Contact Us: 846-LOVE(5683)

chebeaguewatertaxi.com for more rates and information. chebeaguewatertaxi@gmail.com

Relax, We Got This!

AUGUST 2018 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR Summer Cruises Available: *The Lobster Experience — Bring home the freshest Maine Lobsters! * Lunch and a Tour — Fresh Maine Lobster Roll Basket* * Sunset Cruise — Watch a Beautiful Sunset and bring your favorite beverage! * Cocktails and Constellations Evening Cruise — See the Milky Way, planets, and more! Featur- ing Ebb & Thyme signature cookie exclusively baked for Chebeague Water Taxi!

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Chebeague Island Waterfront Listings

Contact Jane for all your real estate needs www.chebeaguerealestate.com Jane Leonard|207.831.9951|Jane@homesinmaine.com|The Common at 88 Middle St, Portland, ME

Dental Clinic Sign Up

In-home care is available this summer! If you or a loved one needs assistance with daily tasks of living, we’re here to help…whether year- round or for a few weeks during the summer. Summer openings fill up fast, so call now! Low-income assistance is available to qualifying individuals…thanks to generous support from the Chebeague Island Council.

How long has it been since you had your teeth cleaned? The Council is sponsoring a free Dental Clinic on August 16! The clinic by appointment only and has room for up to 8 patients.

Chebeague Cares is a program of Island Commons. For information, contact Amy Rich, Administrator, or Vicki Todd, Resident Care Manager, at 207-846-5610

Please call 846-4988 if you are interested.

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AUGUST 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Dr. O’Donnell, Wellness Ctr, 9:00-11:30; walk-in service 2 Ladies Aid Fair, Hall, noon-2:30 Ice Cream Social, PH, 6:00 Diane Walsh, CUMC, 7:00 3 4 AA, 8:00, CIL Al-Anon, 8:00, CRC BULKY TRASH WEEKEND, Town Garage, 9:00-3:00 Red Studio BIG TENT SALE, IC, 10:00-noon Catholic Service, CUMC, 4:00 Ice Cream Social, 6:00, PH Novel Jazz Septet, 7:00 CUMC 6 7 Wellness Ctr, 9:00-11:30; walk-in service Planning Board Meeting, CRC, 7:00 8 Book Talk with Author Bonnie Leonard, CIL, 4:30 Board of Selectmen Meeting, Hall, 6:00 9 Ladies Aid, PH, 11:00 10 11 AA, 8:00, CIL Al-Anon, 8:00, CRC Catholic Service, CUMC, 4:00 13 14 CIHS Long Island Tour & Lunch 15 Dr. O’Donnell, Wellness Ctr, 9:00-11:30; walk-in service 16 Dental Clinic, Hall; call for appt 17 Chiropractor Redmond, Wellness Ctr; call for appt GCGC Bake Sale, 18 AA, 8:00, CIL Al-Anon, 8:00, CRC

Drug Take-Back Day, Public Safety Bldg, 9:00-noon

Catholic Service, CUMC, 4:00

24 25 AA, 8:00, CIL

Al-Anon, 8:00, CRC Catholic Service, CUMC, 4:00

Ice Cream Social, PH, 6:00

Seaside Brass Quintet, CUMC, 7:00

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Houghtons’, 9:30-noon

30 Ladies Aid, PH, 11:00

23 Ladies Aid, PH, 11:00

Ladies Aid, PH, 11:00

29 Dr. O’Donnell, Wellness Ctr,

9:00-11:30; walk-in service

22 Sew Good, PH, 1:00-5:00

Board of Selectmen Meeting, Hall, 6:00

27 28 Cemetery

Committee Meeting, PH,6:00

21 Wellness Ctr,

9:00-11:30; walk-in service

20 CIHS Lecture, “What Does ‘Chebeague’ Mean?” Hall, 7:00

26 CUMC Worship, 10:00

Book Study Group, 4:30, CIL

5 BULKY TRASH

WEEKEND, Town

Garage, 9:00-3:00

CUMC Worship, 10:00 Book Study Group, 4:30, CIL

IC CRUISE, CIBY, 4:00

12 CUMC Worship, 10:00

Book Study Group, 4:30, CIL

19 CUMC Worship, 10:00

Book Study Group, 4:30, CIL

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