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Chebeague Island Council Calendar

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FEBRUARY 2019 • Issue #2 • Chebeague Island Council Calendar

Contents Classified Ads

The deadline for submissions for the March issue is noon on February 20. On the Cover This month’s featured artist is Kaden Putnam. His multimedia design was created as part of a class project illustrating the idea of “no two alike.” The coming snowstorm had Kaden thinking about sledding, and his idea of “no two alike” is reflected in the snow scene and sleds. Five-year-old Kaden enjoys sledding and reports that the best place for sledding is the hill in front of the Inn. And in keeping with the class project, no two sled rides down that hill are alike! 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. P lease 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. 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.

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From the Island Council Recompense Fund News

CIHS News

Island Commons News From the Town Office

CRC News

Marty’s Memories Directory Corrections

CTC News

CTC Schedule Library News CUMC News

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February 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

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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

After a delicious “Thanksgiving in January” Community Lunch, Steve Baybutt explained how tele-medicine will help increase access to health care here on Chebeague. MaineHealth will be providing the equipment, and the Council Wellness Center volunteers will be available to help you get started using this new tool.The equipment has been ordered, and Steve will be out here to get us set up as soon as everything arrives. You will be able to monitor important health indicators like blood pressure and blood sugar, talk “face to face” with a nurse, and keep your doctor informed of any changes in or concerns about your health. Watch for more information and details on Bev’s web site and social media. The Church, the Commons, and the Council are working together to start a trial Meals on Wheels Program. This has been done in the past and some of you may recall Bertha Grey delivering those meals! The need and the willingness to participate has fluctuated over the years. Several folks have wondered if it might be time to try it again. There are islanders who either are home bound or find it difficult to get out in the winter and for whom having a warm meal delivered could really make a difference. We are starting out small and space is limited. If you would like more information, please call the Council office (846-4988) and leave a message so we can call you back. The snow is coming, the roads are slippery, and getting the bottles and cans to Chandlers is difficult. Ann Thaxter and the Bagettes could use some help! Please call Ann (846-3274) or Ester (846-4178) to find out what you can do and, in doing so, help support Island nonprofits. Enterprise for Chebeague Housing Options (ECHO) Affordable housing remains a challenge in coastal regions of Maine, as noted on the Island Institute website: On many Maine islands, there is a shortage of affordable, year-round housing. This includes affordably priced homes for sale and rental units, especially those available for a full year rather than only in off-peak seasons. The effect of this lack of housing is to make attracting and retaining families— and especially the young residents of islands as they become adults—much more difficult.The lack of housing also provides a significant barrier to economic activity. It’s extremely difficult to find qualified applicants for year-round positions (e.g. school teachers or town employees) or even for summer positions (restaurant staff, sternmen for lobster boats, etc.) without affordable, comfortable housing units in which those employees can live. In the long run, an inability to offer quality housing to. . . the young families that provide island schools with new students could be an existential threat to the year- round nature of many of these communities. This excerpt makes clear why Enterprise for Chebeague Housing Options (ECHO; echo@chebeague.net ) has been founded on Chebeague.

February 12 & 26 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 Foo t Doc t o r

The Foot Doctor, Dr. Rybka, is coming to Chebeague on Wednesday, February 6 from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Call 829-6463 for an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome.

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Recompense Fund News

Thank you, Chebeague Community! We have had a wonderful response from our 2018 Annual Report, and donations are still coming in. We heard from many new donors,

many of whom are sons and daughters of historical supporters. Your continuing generosity along with the matching grant from Raymond Family Foundation is establishing our grant-making ability for years to come. We would like to remind the nonprofits of the island that we will be looking for applications for this year’s grant-making process in the next few months. Also a reminder that February 15 is the deadline for Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program. You may go to www.mainecf.org to apply.

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. $20 per

If interested, please contact : TobyWebb , tobywebb1947@gmail.com or Gretchen Tonks-Hartling , GTHartling604@comcast.net hour negotiable, probably averaging three hours per week. Training from the current bookkeeper available through 2019 to get up to speed.

Property Maintenance

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

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.

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

Join us for a game Wednesday Bingo at 3:30 p.m. • Tuesday Scrabble at 3:30 p.m. Drop in any time…we’d love to see you!

Valentine Shopping Event at the Red Studio! Sunday February 10 1:00–3:00 p.m. Save the date: Annual SHAMROCK SHINDIG Friday March 15, 4:30-6:30 at The Commons Welcome Alexandria Rubio Leal, our newest member of the team and IC family! CASUAL PART-TIME WORKER NEEDED !!! Seeking reliable, motivated person to work all shifts, including overnights on an as-needed basis. ~will provide training~good pay~call Amy 846-5610

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! Beautiful private room with bath available for year-round or seasonal occupancy. 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 are confidential. 846-5610

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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 Monday February 18 in observance of Presidents’ Day. Budget Workshops— The Board of Selectmen are beginning to work on the 2019–2020 Budget. If you have a proposal to put before the Board, please contact the Town Administrator. 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, andThursday. Please remember that this is a pay-as-you-throw facility. RECYCLING NEWS!! —Be aware! 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 trays, egg cartons, and a large suitcase! If you don’t know which 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. Thank you for your support, and remember to be kind to one another, Marjorie E. Stratton, Town Administrator

Top 10Ways to Be a Good Septic Owner

Follow the system manufacture’s direction when using septic tank cleaners and additives Maintain plants & vegetation near the system to ensure roots do not block drains Use soaps and detergents that are low-suds, biodegradable, and low- or phosphate free

Have your system inspected every three years by a qualified professional. Have your septic tank pumped, generally every three to five years

Avoid pouring harsh products (e.g., oils, grease, chemicals, paint, medications) down the drain Discard non-degradable products in the trash (e.g., floss, disposable wipes, cat litter) instead of flushing them Keep cars and heavy vehicles parked away from the drain field and tank

Repair leaks and use water efficient fixtures to avoid overloading the system Prevent system freezing during cold weather by inspecting and insulating vulnerable system parts (e.g., the inspection pipe & soil treatment area)

For more Septic Smart tips visit: www.epa.gov/septicsmart

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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!

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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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2 terrific building opportunities on island! Each 7 acre lot is soils tested and conveniently located on South Road Think SPRING! Plan Ah For further information contact Jane Leonard www.chebeaguerealestate.com Jane Leonard|207.831.9951|Jane@homesinmaine.com| The Common at 88 Middle St, Portland, ME

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Marty’s Memories: Embracing Our Kindness by Marty Trower

The Quaker meeting house I sat in while visiting Philadelphia recently was large and grey-walled. The elongated benches were padded with long cushions and were all facing inward. I was in the city with two old and dear friends from school in Montreal.We sat in silence for an indeterminable and exquisite piece of time. It wasn’t long before my thoughts wandered to Chebeague and the last time I sat in a pew there at our beloved Methodist church in October. It was the Sunday after KristinWestra had died, and Pastor Melissa announced that she would be spending the morning at the Parish House with the children who were grappling with the loss of their much-loved teacher. I had taught with Kristin for thirteen years and had not yet found a way or a place to cope with the stunning loss. I sat with my partner, Lock, who held my shaking hands tightly, and I felt warm and safe. Melissa’s husband, Ben, took over at the pulpit and devotedly ran back and forth to the organ. Ben, being the accomplished musician that he is, understood the 1 Candlewick Ln Cumberland ME 04021 207 829-5009 Eliza Jane Elizaadams78@yahoo.com 233-8533 Rock 712-5050 ALPER, Donald & Norah (Toohey) 21 Soule Rd 846-3234 Norah & Don nalper@comcast.net BALLARD, Andrea & John Aurbakken 497 North Rd 846-6035 874 State St Portsmouth NH 03801 703 469-1822 Andrea 409-7999 / John 703 589-5747 BERRY, Alexander & Caitlin Cronin 21 Island View Rd 846-0752 206 Colony Road Longmeadow MA 01106 413 567-0257 Caitlin C aitlin.cronin@gmail.com BROWN, Peggy & Scott McGovern 53 East Shore Dr 846-6356 252 Middle Hancock Rd Peterborough NH 03458 603 924-4226 Peggy pbrown252@earthlink.net 603 620-6521 Scott s cottmcgovern17@gmail.com CLINE, Nancy 9 Aarons Wharf Rd 192 Middle Road Apt 113 Falmouth ME 04105 207 899-2045 Nancy nancycline@mac.com 617 513-0917 COLE, Adrian & Kathleen McCann 403 South Rd 847-9270 Katie kathleenmccann@usa.net 522-7458 CROSS, Jaqueline (Buxbaum) 22 Buxhill Blvd 846-6120 317 NW Alana Ave Port St. Lucie FL 34986 860 280-6545 EATON, Bob & Deb Wallace 4 Lessing Rd 146 Stiles Rd Boylston MA 01505 Bob rpesing@gmail.com 508 769-1435 Deb Debra.Wallacepmp@gmail.com 508 769-1480 ELDER, Charles & Linda Elder 345 North Rd Chuck 400-4148 / Linda 245-8872 ADAMS, Betsy & Jeff Dieffenbach 381 South Rd 141 Pearl St Cambridge MA 02139 Betsy betsyadams@aol.com 617 721-9228 ADAMS, Eliza Jane & Rockland Helpin 391 South Rd

eloquence his music would bring. He read and interpreted the twenty-third psalm, which we had heard so often this past year in our community. It was thoughtful, provocative, and comforting. The choir sang, softly and compellingly. My hands stopped shaking. Then, a communion was announced. Most of the congregation participated in this ritual and wound their way up to the altar and around through the aisles. Two members, Donna Damon and Polly Wentworth, broke out of the slow-moving line to lean over and give me a hug. It was a defining moment for me that I will remember forever. At the meeting house in Philadelphia, I was taken away from this lovely memory when the first of many speakers spoke up and talked about the power of a hug.The speaker then mentioned how many people go without a human embrace and how important hugs are to the well-being of the human race. I couldn’t believe it. Isn’t this what is called serendipity?

Directory Corrections

ELMORE, Christopher & Gina 33 Bluff Head Rd Gina 560-7967 FESTINO, Patricia 12 Carter’s Point Rd 846-9764

Patricia whosails@gmail.com 561 252-6195

GARDNER, Natalie & Robert W. Brown

6 Louise Street Maynard MA 01754 HUNT, Robert C & Irene Winter 6 Clugston Dr 846-0927 35 Langdon St Cambridge MA 02138 617 864-9355 Bob & Irene hunt@brandeis.edu IRELAND, Jessica & Danny Molloy 27 Thompson’s Hill Rd Jessica jessica@learningwithfun.net 239-7228 Danny danny@learningwithfun.net 329-4620 LEONARD, Edward R & Regina 53 South Rd 846-6960

16 Brunswick Ave West Hartford CT 06107 860 521-6761 Regina reg1of8@comcast.net 860 656-5756 Edward reg1of8@comcast.net 860 794-3833 611 Constitution Ave NE Washington DC 20002 202 546-5670 Barbara barbcmarks@hotmail.com •Seabury House•, 34 Capps Rd 846-6411 3816 Central Ave Nashville TN 37205 615 873-1398 Jack bfm@stanfordalumni.org 617 335-7098 Ursula ursula.king@gmail.com 781 640-7101

MARKS, Barbara C 9 Ruel Rd 846-4477

MIDDLETON, Dr Blackford & Ursula King

PHIPPS, Joan M 37 John Small Rd 846-4087 Joan Jodicessa@aol.com 415-5778 RAYMOND , Nancy 16 Ricker Head Rd 846-9720 6426 NE 22nd Ave Portland OR 97211 Nancy nrathome@msn.com 435 901-2017 RILEY , Jon & Morgan 20 Firehouse Rd 8 Heritage Ln Windham ME 04062

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February 2019

CHEBEAGUE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY What’s New at CTC? Letter from the CTC Board

Congratulations Matt!

We are very pleased to an- nounce that Matt Ridgway has been promot- ed to Marine Operations Man- ager. Matt joined CTC as a captain in 2013. In 2016 he was promoted to Senior Captain. Since graduating from college Matt has spent most of his time working on the water - where his travels have t a k e n h i m around the coun- try and to the Caribbean. His knowledge of boats and boat operations have proven invalua- ble to CTC. In his new role, Matt is responsi- ble for all as- pects of our ma- rine operations, including man- aging all boat crew staff. Please join us in congratulating Matt on his well deserved promo- tion!

(207) 846-5227/846-3700 16 North Road, PO Box 27 Chebeague Island, ME 04017 chebeaguetrans@gmail.com chebeaguetrans.com Please have the ID card available for deckhands if asked so we can confirm your eligibility for a reduced price ferry ticket (green tickets). Thanks! Heater in Freight Shed! For the comfort of our passengers, CTC has installed a heater in the freight shed on Cousins. Ken Pelton de- signed the system which includes a timer installed on the wall. The first person arriving before a ferry should turn on the heater to warm the shed. Notice to Annual Parking Permit Holders… Annual parking permit holders who are not residents are issued an ID card with their parking sticker.

For years, CTC crew members have voluntarily offered assistance to passen- gers needing help boarding or exiting the Islander. Travel on ramps to the float at low tide poses a significant safe- ty risk for all riders, particularly for those who require help -- and for the CTC crew members who provide it. The number of requests for assistance has grown in recent years, as have inci- dents where passenger and crew safety has been jeopardized. A serious acci- dent involving passengers or crew mem- bers is a very real possibility. As part of its ongoing evaluation of safe operations, the CTC board of directors has enacted new guidelines for passen- ger assistance. These will go into effect on February 15, 2019. As of that date, the CTC crew will no longer provide assistance to passengers at half-tide or below. Assistance will continue to be available at half-tide and above, when movement up and down ramps is safer for all. Passengers who require physical assis- tance are encouraged to plan their trav- el accordingly. Why is CTC implementing this policy now? Safety. Safety for our crew and safety for all who ride the ferry. Over the past several years, CTC has attempted to identify and implement a safer means of moving passengers in need of assistance on the ramps. This included the purchase of a state-of-the- art powered wheelchair. Despite several modifications, the chair proved incapa- ble of moving passengers safely. With a 12-foot tidal range, low tides rendered the ramp too steep even for even a high- tech power chair. CTC is actively working with the town to find both short- and long-term solu- tions to this problem. Among the op- tions are longer ramps, which would reduce the incline even at low tides. What is the impact of the new policy? *Emergency transport provided by the

Town of Chebeague will not be affected. Fire/rescue workers are trained to safe- ly move individuals and have access to transport equipment suitable for all conditions. CTC will continue to be on call 24/7 to provide mainland emergen- cy transport as it does currently. *CTC carries a standard wheelchair onboard. Individuals who must travel at less than half-tide and those accompa- nying them are welcome to use the chair at their own risk. *Travel via Casco Bay Lines is an op- tion because safe access is not depend- ent on the tides. *To help travel planning, CTC will pro- vide a chart of ferry trips where crew assistance will be available (weather conditions permitting) as part of its newsletter “What’s New at CTC?” The newsletter is included in the monthly Island Calendar. It is also posted on the News and Info page of CTC’s website www.chebeaguetrans.com and on the website www.chebeague.org Addition- ally, anyone wishing to receive a copy of the monthly newsletter (and tide travel chart) via email may sign up on CTC’s News and Info page. Copies of the chart will also be available on the ferry and at the CTC office. The CTC board has carefully weighed the need for instituting this new safety guideline over the past year, aware that it will pose an inconvenience for some of our customers. It has been the con- sistent position of all our Captains that ramps steeper than half-tide are unsafe and that the safety of all our passengers and of our crew must be our highest priority regardless of past practice. We will continue to assist all who need it, but only when that assistance does not jeopardize safety. And CTC will continue to work with the Town of Chebeague Island to find a long-term solution to safer access.

CTC Board of Directors

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CTC Trips where crew assistance is available x = crew available to assist

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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 Kingdom of the Blind by Louise Penny

New Movies The Wife • A Simple Favor Bohemian Rhapsody • A Star Is Born We’ve got love to share at the Library— Miller Design heart pins $8.00

Death of a Rainmaker by Laurie Lowenstein Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay

Inheritance by Dani Shapiro Becoming by Michelle Obama

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

Lent Worship Series— Holy Vessels: Healing and Wholeness— Here on Chebeague we’re no stranger to seeing sea glass on our beaches— beautiful colors that are sought afterby collectors, jewelers, artists, and beachcombers. Yet sea

and two of our youth, Laura Hamilton and Wyatt Englund, are still looking for financial gifts to help with the trip. You can give to support the trip by writing a check to CUMC with “Guatemala February Mission” in the memo line. Also, look for more details soon about an additional fundraising event! Bible Study and Sunday School: Spiritual Formation for All of Life— We have opportunities for growth and learning for all ages on Sunday mornings. Our One Room Deep Blue Kids Sunday School is ideal for kids, and our Bible Study at 9:00 a.m. is for anyone who wants to dive more deeply into what we’re exploring in worship. We’re hoping to expand our offerings to include groups for preteens. We also host book studies; if there is a book you are looking to read and talk about with others that deals with spiritual topics, contact the church. Church Library— We’ve started a library in the back room of the Parish House! Our collection includes Bibles, spiritual classics, writings from modern-day authors, and everything in between. If you would like to donate (or borrow!) from the library, contact the church office or stop by the Parish House to take a look! 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.

glass begins as something discarded, something broken. After it is tossed about by the water and refined by the sand, it becomes something precious and to be treasured. While we know that suffering is not necessary and that we are created as whole beings as God’s beloved children, when pain comes and we find ourselves lost and broken, it is not the end of the story. We will explore God’s healing and wholeness over the season of Lent (Ash Wednesday on March 6, First Sunday of Lent on March 10) using the metaphor and journey of sea glass. For this series, if you have sea glass you are looking to get rid of, please consider giving some to the church to help us create our altar décor. Contact the church office or Pastor Melissa for arrangements.

Guatemala Service Trip Support— We celebrate that this month, four islanders are headed to Guatemala for a week to give of their time and their gifts to the Mayan people who live in the

mountains and who have almost no access to reliable medical care. Christine Englund, Polly Wentworth,

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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FEBRUARY 2019 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR

~ February 2019 ~ Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

CIBY, noon, followed by Chili-Chowder Fest, CRC

Catholic service, CUMC, 4:00

CUMC, 4:00

16 Catholic service, CUMC, 4:00

23 Catholic service, CUMC, 4:00

8 Cribbage, PH, 7:00 9 Polar Plunge, 15 Cribbage, PH, 7:00

1 Cribbage, PH, 7:00 2 Catholic service,

22 Cribbage, PH, 7:00

7 Ladies Aid, PH, 11:00

14 Ladies Aid, PH, 11:00

21 Ladies Aid, PH, 11:00

28 Ladies Aid, PH, 11:00

5 Scrabble, IC, 3:30 6 Coffee & soup, Hall

13 Valentine’s Day

Community Lunch, noon, Hall Sew Good, PH, 1:00-5:00

Bingo, IC, 3:30

Board of Selectmen, Hall, 6:00 Hall

Dr Rybka-call 829-6364 for an appt. Bingo, IC, 3:30

Bingo, IC, 3:30

27 Coffee & soup, Hall Sew Good, PH, 1:00-5:00

Bingo, IC, 3:30

Board of Selectmen, Hall, 6:00

12 Wellness Ctr,

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

Scrabble, IC, 3:30

Planning Board,

Town Office, 6:00

19 Scrabble, IC, 3:30 20 Coffee & soup, 26 Scrabble, IC, 3:30 Wellness Center - 9-11:30 Walk In Service

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10 CUMC worship, 10:00 Red Studio

Valentine’s Day sale, IC, 1:00-3:00

Book Study Group, CIL, 4:30

3 CUMC worship, 10:00

Book Study Group, CIL, 4:30

24 CUMC worship, 10:00

Book Study Group, CIL, 4:30

17 CUMC worship, 10:00

Book Study Group, CIL, 4:30

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FEBRUARY 2019 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR