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Chebeague Island Council Calendar

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JANUARY 2019 • Issue #1 • Chebeague Island Council Calendar

Contents From the Island Council Notes from the Hall Island Commons News From the Town Office

On the Cover We start the new year with a lovely scene of beautiful birch trees by Olivia Wentworth. This multimedia piece combines printing and painting to create an almost magical representation of a common sight, making it fresh again. Olivia explains she was inspired by the trees in her yard and her deep appreciation of the natural beauty of Chebeague. (Photo courtesy of Polly Wentworth.) 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. 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.

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CRC News

Marty’s Memories

Recompense Fund News

Library News CUMC News CTC Update

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Community Matters

CIHS News

Classified Ads

Notices

January Calendar

Publisher Chebeague Island Council

Board Members Lola Armstrong, Christine Auffant, Kristen Dyer Buxbaum, Jennifer Hackel, Deb Hall, Tammy Hoidel, 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

The deadline for submissions for the February issue is noon on January 20.

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Notes from the Council

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 January 8 &22 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Missed the Flu Clinic? Not a problem! Paula has both types of flu vaccine at the Wellness Center.

The Chebeague Island Council wishes everyone a new year filled with good friends, good health, and peace. Thank you for all the generous donations to the Fuel and Samaritan Fund and to the many volunteers who keep the Council programs running.

BOOK STUDY GROUP

Sunday afternoons at 4:30 p.m. at the Library A 52-week series on spiritual formation

Everyone is invited to join in. For more information contact Gloria Brown at gjbrown58a@gmail.com or 846-3491.

Are you curious about the future of medical care? Have you heard of tele-medicine?

Please join Steve Baybutt, Clinical Director of MaineHealth Care at Home, to learn about Tele-Medicine on Chebeague Wednesday January 16 at approximately 1:00 p.m. at the Hall following Community Lunch

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Island Commons Notes from the Hall

Think of all the beauty still left around you and be happy. Human greatness does not lie in wealth or power, but in character and goodness. . . . No one has ever become poor by giving.—Anne Frank

We are truly lucky to have had Bev Johnson on our board for so many years. We can’t begin to count the number of hours and the number of numbers she dealt with during her time as treasurer. In true Bev fashion, she continues to volunteer for the Hall. Nothing will slow this woman down! To toot our own horn, we have to mention Dianne Brewer, who as long-time social secretary and events coordinator, not only handles all Hall rentals and thank you notes, but also is in charge of the monthly visits from Yarmouth Veterinary Clinic and has done so for 37 years (is that right, Dianne?) and counting!!! And did we mention that she also helps out on most soup and Community Lunch days? We have Gina who gets up well before the crack of dawn each Wednesday to bake something scrumptious for the coffee hour. We have Susie who oversees coffee hour each week and lets no one go away thirsty or hungry and who made sure that everyone found exactly what their heart desired at the Martha Hamilton Craft Extravaganza last summer. We have Tad who is game for almost any task, whether it involves getting quotes for projects or finding those little grippy things that you put on steps to keep people from slipping. We have Mary and Phil who have managed to help out whenever needed despite being knee-deep in the total renovation of their “new” island home. Ask Phil and Tad how much bread they can slice, butter, and bake in 30 minutes. Ask Mary about the rules for becoming a Red Cross Shelter. We are looking forward to many things this year at the Hall, including new siding and, finally, some landscaping besides a few scraggly weeds. Most of all, we are looking forward to seeing you at the Hall!

We would like to thank the many people who have volunteered their time and resources on behalf of the Hall and, by doing so, the community. We are especially grateful to our indispensable soup and Community Lunch crew: Ruth, Deb Hall, Ester,Wanda, Jackie, Binkie, Janna, Sharon, Allyson, Jenny, and Ursula . No meals would be served on Wednesdays without these women. Like the Little Red Hen, they shop for the food, make the food, serve the food, and clean everything up afterward and do it all with a smile and some silly kitchen jokes. We also have Deb Bowman to thank for our beautiful Community Lunch menus. Speaking of Community Lunch, we would like to thank our donors, most of whom wish to remain anonymous, for their magnanimous sponsorship of this program. Businesses like those owned Mark Dyer and Kim Boehm step up every year to make sure their fellow islanders have a hearty lunch. This year Jack’s Property Service is sponsoring the Saint Patrick’s Day lunch. The December lunch, with its mix of schoolchildren and adults, was an especially outstanding example of how much goodwill food can foster! Every year at Halloween and Christmas, we are treated to the CPA’s superb decorating talents, and the Hall is transformed into a festive party venue. Thanks to Lisa and her crew for these imaginative metamorphoses. The Hall is also privileged to be the place where the community can gather to say their good-byes to much-loved islanders. The Hall is proud to offer the space for free as a way of honoring these people. You will also see many of the same soup and lunch crew volunteering at these events. DON’T MISS THE HALL’S COMMUNITY SUPPER ON JANUARY 26 FEATURING YOUR FAVORITE ITALIAN COMFORT FOODS THE DOORS OPEN AT 5:30 P.M.! SEAFOOD, CHICKEN, MEATBALL, VEGETARIAN AND CLASSIC LASAGNA, CHICKEN AND EGGPLANT PARMESAN SALAD, GARLIC BREAD DESSERT TABLE INCLUDING CANNOLI, RICOTTA CAKE, BISCOTTI, AND OTHER DELIGHTS BRING YOUR FAVORITE BOTTLE OF WINE TO COMPLEMENT THIS FABULOUS MEAL! GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY MICHAEL HOLLANDER AND JANNA HOBBS TO PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS SUGGESTED DONATION $7

Property Maintenance

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

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

We are grateful to all who’ve responded to our Annual Appeal …your support makes it possible for The Commons to continue serving our island elders. Thank you! We now accept secure online donations

Our Holiday Party was a great time, with a turnout of over 100 of all ages! Thank you all for helping us celebrate… HAPPY NEW YEAR!

through our website: islandcommons.com

Beat the winter blues…be an “island snow bird”

Shoveling and navigating the ice & snow getting to be too much? Take a break and spend the winter with us at Island Commons! We have a beautiful private room with bath available for year-round or seasonal occupancy. Come for the season and enjoy winter without worry. The power never goes out at The Commons, home-cooked meals are delicious, and our friendly staff is here for you 24/7. All inquiries confidential. 846-5610

RED STUDIO RESALE SHOP …new items are arriving all the time! Watch for announcements of opening times, or contact Sam McLean to arrange a shopping trip: 846-0510 We’re now accepting items year-round. Call Sam McLean or Susan Stranahan…no drop-offs, please.

WWW .M AINE I SLAND E NERGY . COM 207.808.3222

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From the Town Office

Office Hours— We are open Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 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. The Office will be closed Tuesday January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day and Monday January 21 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. Tax Bills— The first half of the tax bill was due September 28, 2018. Interest at 8% began to accrue September 29, 2018. If you have any questions, please contact the Town Office. Dog Licenses— Please come in and license your dog. Failure to license your dog before January 31 will result in an additional $25.00 late fee. Transfer Station Hours— The Transfer Station changed is open Wednesday and Friday afternoon from 1:30 to 4:00 and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. The Transfer Station is closed Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Please remember that this is a pay-as-you-throw facility. RECYCLING NEWS!! — We are doing better, but ecomaine continues to charge us for contaminated recycled materials that are sent to them. Contaminated items are basically garbage that gets in the wrong container.The last container we sent to ecomaine included 3 full bags of trash, 20+ empty plastic bags, styrofoam, twine, scrap metal, and packing foam. If you don’t know what items are appropriate for recycling, please ask the attendant or check the side of the recycling container for information. We do not want to be charged for contamination; please be diligent about what you place in the recycling container.

Words to Ponder from the Planning Board: No Aquifer = No Island! The Planning Board has begun working through high-level goals of the Comprehensive Plan. The first goal we’re addressing is protection of the aquifer on Great Chebeague Island. As you may know, we have one aquifer on the island from which all wells draw water; this means that protection of this aquifer is vital to the viability of our community. After our recent public workshop on Protecting the Aquifer, we’ve outlined four major areas to address: septic systems; oil tanks; pesticides, herbicides, and hazardous chemicals; and leakage from vehicles (especially those no longer in use— “junk cars”). For now our efforts will focus on education regarding these topics and, in some cases, improving our database of information (septic systems and wells come to mind). Look for future information here on these topics in the coming months. And thanks in advance for your help in protecting Chebeague’s aquifer. 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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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, A ele & 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 & Ly n 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

WINTER CARNIVAL Saturday February 9 21st Polar Plunge at noon at CIBY Directly following: Chili, Chowder, Soup Challenge Raffle prizes and prizes for best soups! We need you to make this Event Happen! Please contact Christine Englund: 508-410-5601 If you are able to make something or serveat the event. Pledge sheets for the Polar Plunge are on the website. Take the Plunge! 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 Camp Chebeague Aug 1-5, Baseball Camp Aug 8-12, Art Camp Lunch and Swim Tues, Wed, Thurs 11:30-4:30 PM 7/7-8/11 We have lots of fun fitness programs for adults too including yoga, Kettlebell and exercise with Barbara . Check out our website for details.

Thank you to all who helped with the holiday craft fair this year: volunteers are who make this special event happen! Adult and Children’s Programs happening at the Rec Center: The month of February: Please check out the CRC website for information on programming which will include our February Fitness challenge!

Kids' Place. Open Monday-Thursday call 846-8712 for more i Swim Less July 1-August Island Trails C 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 C Lunch and S Tues, Wed, Thurs 11:3 7/7-8/11

Kids’ Place We are pleased to welcome Sara Phipps to Kids’ Place as part-time child care provider! Tuesday Mornings ~ Reading with Linda White Friday Mornings ~ Reading buddies with CIS Kids’ Place would like to thank the community for their love and support in 2018 and wishes everyone an amazing new year!

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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

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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”

70 Roses Point Road, Chebeague Island MLS #1363593

SOLD 90 days away!

But, SPRING is less than

33 Bluff Head Road, Chebeague Island $459,500 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 wood-burning 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 $89,900 MLS #1362057

Nicely wooded, gradually sloping, buildable lot with an approved 4-bedroom septic design. 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.

1.5 surveyed acres. Frontage on 2 roads. Septic area located and approved on this lot. Well located for access to all island amenities—golf, tennis, beaches, store, library, school, Rec Center, town office, and boatyard. Purchasing a buildable lot is a good, cost-effective way to grow your personal “Chebeague Island plan.” Building lot, Corner of North Road & Carter’s Point Road, Chebeague Island $74,500 MLS #1363705

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Marty’s Memories: More Dog Stories by Marty Trower

Most of my crazy memories are infused with dog stories, many taking place on or very near Chebeague. We went on many adventures in our old wooden sailboats. The Toohey, Trower, and Hubbell families used to love to visit other islands in Casco Bay, especially the uninhabited ones, back when our parents were young and welcomed the challenges of finding a place to anchor near an appealing picnic site. I remember easing into a sheltered cove at Moshier Island, the grownups panicking about going up on the hidden rocks at low tide or nervous that the bottom was too muddy to hold the Danforth anchor they kept stowed under the deck of the bow, and there was lots of arguing and fussing. We didn’t go to Moshier often, maybe because of the difficulty anchoring there, but this time, they were resolute and our anchors held and we were ready to explore. While the grownups took turns rowing people and picnic stuff onto the stony beach, we kids were going nuts with anticipation. One of us had spotted a yellow wooden lobster buoy washed up on the shore, and when we landed, we splashed into the shallow water and raced for the snarly pile of rope that held the buoy. Each one of us, together and then alone tried to free the alluring treasure with numbers burned into its surface. It was impossible, and gradually all the kids drifted away. Not known for patience, I surprised everyone by returning to the tangled heap after all the other kids had given up and gone off to the fire to have a hamburger. Needless to say, I still have that yellow buoy, my trophy, hanging from the underside of the back-porch roof. After lunch, we all wandered around and Norah Toohey (now Alper) and I ended up walking farther along the shore together. Somehow both of us seemed to have the idea that it might be fun to walk around the island that we knew nothing about. We took Orion with us. Orion was the Tooheys’ black Labrador dog that had been run over by a car, partially paralyzing one of his front legs. Orion had all the energy and stamina that young dogs have and thought nothing of bobbing along with us, happily maneuvering three legged along the rocks and seaweed with us, the dead part of his injured leg hanging down and scraping on

whatever it encountered. It wasn’t long before the fun and thrill of being alone on this escapade wore off. The tide was coming in fast, but we kept going thinking that we’d probably come around and fetch up at our picnic site any moment. The tide got so high that the shore disappeared, and we had to walk along the edge of the bank. Orion’s limp paw became scraped and bloody. We took off our socks and used them to cover the useless paw until they too were worn through and offered no protection from the abrasive surface of our route. This was the pivotal moment I remember. Norah, several years younger than I, started to cry, and no matter that I was the big kid, I joined her and we wailed and clung to each other while Orion good-naturedly panted and wagged his tail at us. At this moment, we spotted our cat boat, the Islander, coming around the point, and our parents admonished us to stay right where we were so they could pick us up. Because they were so relieved that we had not tried to go inland and get really, really lost, they were not as mad at us as they could have been. That should have been the end of the story, but there is more. Eventually, Orion had to have the bottom half of his front leg amputated. He adjusted well and hopped about athletically for the rest of his happy life. The funny story that ensued came from Joyce Souchek, another of the island’s great storytellers. She claimed that one summer day after Orion’s recovery, he had run into the woods near their home on Soule Road and disappeared just before Joyce and her guests from the mainland came down the dirt road with their black Labrador. He too was active and enthusiastic and decided to run into the woods and see what was there. A few minutes later, Orion came bursting out of the woods, all happy and friendly, but of course he had only three legs. Joyce’s guests screamed and wondered how this could have happened to their dog in such a short time. Luckily, before Joyce had even had a chance to tell Orion’s story, their own dog emerged from the woods, looking just fine and four legged. Orion, ecstatic and wagging his big thumping tail at them, put their minds at ease, all was well, and the story lived on.

News from the Recompense Fund

Happy New Year from Recompense! We would like to thank the entire community for your amazing support in 2018, which will enable us to continue the upward trend of our giving to the Chebeague nonprofit community.

Donations are still coming in, and the generous match of the Raymond Family Foundation will continue in 2019.

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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

Winter Hours

Sunday & Monday

Closed

Thursday

4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday

4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Friday

Wednesday

Saturday

NEW BOOKS

Transcription by Kate Atkinson

Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver

NEW MOVIES

Incredibles 2

Operation Finale

If you have a correction or are new to Chebeague and want to be listed in the directory, please email gulldirect@hotmail.com

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Chebeague United Methodist Church News

Contact us at chebeagueislandumc@gmail.com or at 207.846.6987 www.chebeagueumc.org

January Parish House Brunch and Worship!— Please note the change in month! Join us again every Sunday morning at 9:00 in the Parish House for a free community brunch, followed by

are travelling to Guatemala in February for the next medical service trip with Linda Brewster? Christine Englund, Polly Wentworth, and two of our youth, Laura Hamilton and Wyatt Englund, are planning to go serve our neighbors in the mountains of Guatemala and need your support. There will be another fundraising event this month, so stay tuned for more details. However, if you would like to give to support the trip, you can write a check to CUMC with “Guatemala February Mission” in the memo line.

worship at 10:00. This year, we’ll be doing our Deep Blue Worship again, with intergenerational activities, songs, videos, activities, and more. This is the perfect opportunity for the whole family to check out our Sunday School program. It is also a way for the community to support the Sunday School program and all the hard work that Cheryl Hillicoss and Laura Hamilton do every week to help our kids know and share God’s love. Our kids, too, are excited to share this experience with their friends. All you need is to be a kid at heart to hear the old stories shared in new ways. Your support and presence makes a difference! Parent/Community Support Group— To continue to walk with our island community and our children in this challenging time, CUMC is hosting a Parent Support Group for parents, caregivers, and community members to give and receive support to one another. The next meetings are scheduled for

We will also be collecting the following to send: money for medications (make checks payable to “Works of Grace”); vitamins (with an expiration date preferably of fall 2019!), including Infant liquid drops

with iron, chewable children’s vitamins with iron, prenatal vitamins, and adult vitamins with iron; toys and supplies for kids (e.g., crayons, bubbles, stickers, and coloring books); and reading glasses for adults. Items can be dropped off in the Parish House or Sanctuary—we’ll have boxes available! Online Giving— As you look at your charitable giving, prayerfully consider adding CUMC to your list. Our buildings, programs, and community events, from Sunday worship to our music ministry to our food pantry and community support programs, as well as the ability to host weddings and funerals and community gatherings, are funded primarily through your gifts. Your financial contributions are tax-deductible. Visit our website ( http://www. chebeagueumc.org/donate.html ) to give online.

Sunday January 20 and Sunday February 17 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. Child care and light refreshments will be provided at the Parish House. For questions, email Melissa at ml.yosuadavis@gmail.com .

Guatemala Service Trip Support— Did you know that this island has four community members who

Vision: To be a people of diverse traditions who welcome, worship, serve, and find joy together. Mission: To know and work with our neighbors near and far as we grow in God’s love together. Values:

Sundays Bible Study, 9:00 a.m., PH Sunday School, 9:45 a.m., PH Worship, 10:00 a.m. Youth Choir, 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays Sew Good, 2 nd & 4 th Wed, 1:00–5:00 p.m., PH

Thursdays Office Hours, 10:00–1:00 p.m., PH Ladies Aid, 11:00 a.m., PH Choir Rehearsal, 7:00 p.m., PH Fridays Cribbage, 7:00 p.m., PH Saturdays Catholic Communion, 4:00 p.m.

Community Fellowship Rootedness Creativity Inclusivity Innovation

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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January 2019

CHEBEAGUE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY What’s New at CTC?

CTC’s top concern is safety—for our crew and our passengers. For quite some time CTC has been exploring possi- ble ways to improve safe- ty both on the boat and in access to the boat. In that effort, we have con- sulted other ferry compa- nies and the Passenger Vessel Association. Addi- tionally, we have tested wheelchairs and raised our concerns with the Town of Chebeague. There are falls on the ramps each year. Lucki- ly, no serious injuries have occurred to date. Especially at risk are those needing assistance on the ramps at low tides. The steep ramp at less than half-tide poses special challenges, partic- ularly in inclement weather. While our crew stands ready to help, their safety, as well as that of those they are transporting, has become a serious concern. As a result, crew assistance may no longer be routine- ly provided at lower tides. Many ferry services have resolved the access issue by extending ramps to reduce the incline at low tide. The Town is in the process of evaluating improvements to the landings and one option, which CTC endorses, is providing longer ramps. CTC will continue to work with the Town to address this safety con- cern that affects us all. SAFE ACCESS TO THE FERRY

2018 In Review

Business Office: (207) 846-5227/846-3700 16 North Road, PO Box 27 Chebeague Island, ME 04017 chebeaguetrans@gmail.com chebeaguetrans.com company in 2018. Elizabeth Capone- Newton—deckhand. Arlene Dyer—driver. John Flaherty—parking lot attendant. Chuck Graham— deckhand. Rock Helpin— driver. Fred Martindale— driver. David Lloyd-Rees— barge deckhand. Trent Lloyd-Rees— deckhand. Lucas Phipps— deckhand. Thanks to all! In 2018 we added sever- al employees—some of whom were temporary or seasonal. We are pleased that the follow- ing people joined our Annual Parking Permits Annual parking per- mits have been issued for applications re- ceived to date. Unfortu- nately, we were unable to issue permits for the Cousins Island lot to all who applied. Please remember to affix your 2019 permit to your vehicle right away. New Employees in 2018

We received 228 suggestions (with some duplicates) for a name for the new ferry! The CTC Board met on 12/20 and narrowed the choices down to 5. -Ambrose Hamilton -Hamilton -Islander II -Chebeaguer -Independence --Safety continued to be a priori- ty In addition to our regular drills, the boat crew held “all hands” drills focusing on han- dling emergencies on the ferry. In celebration of a successful year, the third person who calls the CTC office after 9 AM on 1/2/2019 and says “What a Year!” will receive a free guest ticket book. CTC’s gross income is on track to exceed 2017 due to higher ferry and parking revenue. Fer- ry ridership is expected to sur- pass the prior year again. Some highlights... -We continued to provide free rescue services to the Town of Chebeague Island. In 2018 we made dozens of patient trans- ports . Many of these occurred off hours - often in the middle of the night. We also provided free transport to the Sheriff’s De- partment—day or night.

We purchased 3 “new buses”. Our 4 old buses were sold at auction and we purchased a 2013 Blue Bird and a 2015 In- ternational. We also replaced our small bus with a slightly newer one—mostly because of the extensive rust on the old bus. As a result, in 2018 we have seen significantly reduced maintenance costs and improved reliability from our buses. Lastly, we started construction on a new ferry—a long term goal. The ferry is very similar to the Islander with some notable safety and passenger comfort upgrades. She is being con- structed by Washburn & Dough- ty, the boatyard that gave us the Islander. We look forward to her delivery to the island in the spring of 2019. Happy New Year to All!

Name That Ferry!

The next step is to conduct a com- munity-wide survey to choose the winner. By January 1st we will put surveys on the Islander, at the Of- fice, and online where you can vote. The survey will end on January 18th. One entry per person, please.

Employee Birthdays Alan Small—1/8 Happy Birthday, Alan!

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Community Matters: New Faces at the School

The island community is happy to welcome two new teachers to the Chebeague Island Elementary School. Melissa Smithwick (known as Missy) is our newest Education Tech. She works in both classrooms and, with her art-education background, brings an extra talent and flair to the job. Missy grew up in Cumberland and attended Greely with some of our island parents. After completing her degree at SMCC, Melissa continued her education at USMand andUNE. She worked in the Portland School system including with students in the Special Education program. Most recently, Missy has been teaching art, working with elementary school–aged children in private lessons and group activities. She lives in Cumberland with her husband and 13-year-old daughter. The family loves being on the water, and you may see them this summer on their sailboat!

Sarah Kline is teaching grades 3 through 5. Originally from the Midwest, she majored in biology and chemistry atWheaton College in Illinois. Her husband’s job as a lawyer brought the family to Maine, and Sarah completed her teaching certification at USM. After teaching for several years at the Mabel I. Wilson in Cumberland, Sarah is enjoying the small class size and supportive community of the island school. The Klines live in Cumberland and have three boys ages 15, 12, and 9, but Sarah still finds time for running, golf, and skiing. The Chebeague Island School is fortunate to have such outstanding teachers. When you can, take a moment to stop by the school and say hello or if you see them on the boat, let them know how much we all appreciate all they do for the island children and the community.

Melissa Smithwick and Sarah Kline Community Matters: The Third Annual Supper to Promote Mental Health Awareness

January 26 marks the Hall’s third annual Italian Night to Promote Mental Health Awareness. Come share a delicious meal and celebrate the warmth of our community on a cold winter evening! Janna Hobbs and Michael Hollander sponsor this dinner to raise

awareness about mental health and offer tips to keep your mind healthy and resilient. Come to enjoy your neighbors, come to learn some emotion regulation skills, come to enjoy the food, but come!

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Bookkeeper Needed! Our long-time bookkeeper is retiring. The Historical Society is looking for someone to take over that role. Must be Quickbooks capable, entering our transactions, cutting

our checks and creating monthly reports. $15 per hour, probably averaging three hours per week. Training from the current bookkeeper available through 2019 to get up to speed.

If interested, please contact : TobyWebb , tobywebb1947@gmail.com or Gretchen Tonks-Hartling , GTHartling604@comcast.net

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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. Notices Ladies Aid: Please join us for crafty projects and camaraderie at 11:00 a.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 9 and 23 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).

Are you concerned about someone dealing with trauma or loss? Michael Hollander, Ph.D., is offering confidential assessments and consultations on the island in January. Dr. Hollander is a clinical psychologist with over 40 years of experience treating adults, adolescents, and families. He is an Assistant Professor in Psychology at Harvard Medical School, Director of Training at 3 East at McLean Hospital, and in private practice. Forty- five minute appointments are being offered free of charge and will take place between 10:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. on designated Sundays. Contact him directly at 617-251-6635 for more details and to schedule an appointment.

ENTERPRISE FOR CHEBEAGUE HOUSING OPTIONS (ECHO)

Our island has a significant demographic problem. We have very few young families, largely because real estate inflation has rendered few houses within the financial reach of most of them. ECHO, LLC, was recently formed to address this situation. We are early in the process of developing various plans. Some have askedwhy it is important for Chebeague to havemore young families. Aside from their important role of populating our school, in the future they will manage our government, our transportation company, our assisted living facility, our recreation center, our boatyard, our library, and our small businesses including property management. Chebeague needs ECHO in order to support a sustainable future! You may reach us at echo@chebeague.net .

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2 Coffee & soup, Hall

3 Ladies Aid, PH, 11:00

4 Cribbage, PH, 7:00

5 Catholic Service, CUMC, 4:00

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

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8 Wellness Ctr, 9:00-11:30; walk-in service Planning Board, Town Office, 7:00

9 Coffee & soup, Hall Sew Good, PH, 1:00 Board of Selectmen, Hall, 6:00 16 Community Lunch, Hall, noon Steve Baybutt discusses Tele- medicine on Chebeague, Hall, 1:00 23 Coffee & soup, Hall Sew Good, PH, 1:00 Board of Selectmen, Hall, 6:00

10 Ladies Aid, PH, 11:00

11 Cribbage, PH, 7:00

12 Catholic Service, CUMC, 4:00

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

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17 Ladies Aid, PH, 11:00

18 Cribbage, PH, 7:00

19 Catholic Service, CUMC, 4:00

20 CUMC Worship, 10:00 Parent Support Group,

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22 Wellness Ctr, 9:00-11:30;

24 Ladies Aid, PH, 11:00

25 Cribbage, PH, 7:00

26 Catholic Service, CUMC, 4:00 3rd Annual Italian Night for Mental Health Awareness, Hall, 5:30

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CUMC, 2:00 Book Study Group, CIL, 4:30 27 CUMC Worship, 10:00 Book Study Group, CIL, 4:30

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