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Chebeague Island Council Calendar

#4 | APRIL 2019

APRIL 2019 • Issue #4 • Chebeague Island Council Calendar

Contents From the Island Council Recompense Fund News Island Commons News From the Town Office

On the Cover This month’s featured artist is Anthony Balzano. His piece is part of the self-portrait project at the Chebeague Island Elementary School. To round out the portrait of a 9-year-old island boy, Anthony tells us, “I live on Chebeague Island. My dog’s name is Bailey. I like playing floor hockey. I like art because sometimes it can be fun and, sometimes, when you’re mad, it can make you calm.” 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.

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CIHS News

Marty’s Memories

CTC News

CTC April Schedule CTC May Schedule

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Library News CUMC News CBITD Update

Notices

Classified Ads April Calendar

Publisher Chebeague Island Council

Board Members Lola Armstrong, Christine Auffant, Kristen Dyer Buxbaum, Jennifer Hackel, Deb Hall, Tammy Hoidal, 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 May issue is noon on April 20.

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Notes from the Council

Spring is coming! The Council’s free Annual Wellness Screening is happening on Saturday April 6. The USM nurses will be here to check your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar. You can get a tetanus booster (calling all fishermen and women, folks who work outside, folks who work inside, and everyone who can’t remember the last time they had one). We have great prizes for our drawing—things like gym memberships, personal trainer time, gift certificates to island shops, and lobsters(!)— watch for more information at Chebeague Island News ( chebeague.org ).

Chebeague Island Council membership letters will be going out soon. The Council does so much for our community, from making sure bottles and cans get returned to running Schoolhouse Seconds; offering island-based health care; helping with fuel, food, and medical expenses; organizing the 4th of July Parade and Road Race; and even publishing the Calendar. Your Council membership supports all these programs. Look for your orange membership form in the mail, and please join us!

The Wellness Center with a MaineHealth Nurse Is Open for

The Foo t Doc t o r

Blood Draws, Blood Pressure Checks, PT/INR Testing, Medication Setup, Dressing Changes, Suture Removal, Wellness Checks, and Health Information. No appointment needed. No charge for these services. Tuesday April 9 and 23, 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. The Wellness Center is also now offering Tele-Medicine; call 846-4988 for an appointment.

The Foot Doctor, Dr. Rybka, is coming to Chebeague on Wednesday, May 1 from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Call 829-6463 for an appointment.

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Recompense Fund News

The Recompense Fund is ready to accept and help the nonprofits with this year’s grant requests. Final grant submissions are due to us by May 31. We are doing things a little

differently this year. This year we are offering a preliminary review option for grant proposals submitted by May 15 or earlier. This approach give us the opportunity to let you know whether you have met our requirements. We will review your application for technical compliance, and if any technical issues exist, you will have an opportunity to correct them.We are planning on a quick turnaround and will be able to award the grants before our July 6 meeting. On July 6 we will have presentations from the 2019 grant recipients. Each nonprofit can tell community members and donors what it is doing and how its project will benefit the island. We look forward to this being an enjoyable time with much less stress than in previous years. Check the fund’s website at www.recompensefund.com for guidance. Send your questions to recompensefund@gmail.com. The Recompense Fund is dedicated exclusively to Chebeague. It is a fund with the Maine Community Foundation.

Nida Construction 585 267 6392

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

Celebrate Mother’s Day by participating in the third annual Jenny Wren 5K in memory of Jeanette Hamilton Join us to Walk or Run in honor of a Mother, Grandmother, Aunt or Special Woman in your life! SATURDAY MAY 11 9am at The Commons FOLLOWED BY A CASUAL BRUNCH Please go to www.islandcommons.com for registration & information All proceeds go toward costs not reimbursed by MaineCare. Thank you for supporting Island Commons!

We are delighted that Dick & Dianne Calder are staying with us here at the Commons! Be sure to stop by for a visit!

COMING EVENTS!

Sun. April 21: EASTER EGG HUNT

Sat. May 11: JENNY WREN 5K Sat. June 1: SPRING CLEANUP & BBQ Sat. August 3: Studio Annual SALE Sun. July 21: BAY MIST CRUISE!! Fri. September 13: HARVEST SUPPER

On-Island EMPLOYMENT! The Commons has an opening for a weekend DCA, 7:30am-2:30pm. Meal prep, housekeeping, light assistance with resident care. Join our top-notch team! Contact Amy

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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.We will be closed Monday April 15 in observance of Patriots’ Day. Nomination Papers Available for Selectmen and School Committee Positions— Nomination papers are available at the Town Office. We have four vacancies: two for the Board of Selectmen and two for the School Committee. So, if you have thought about ways to give back to your community, here’s an opportunity. To serve on either board, you must be at least 18 years old, a resident of the state as well as a U.S. citizen, and a registered voter of the Town of Chebeague Island. The deadline is April 12!!! Tax Bills— T he second half of the tax bill was due March 29, 2019. Interest at 8% began to accrue March 30, 2019. If you have any questions, please contact the Town Office. Mooring Applications—The 2019 Mooring Applications have been mailed. Please return this form with your payment to facilitate the process. If you have questions, please call the Town Office. Bennett’s Cove Parking— P lease be aware that the Traffic and Parking Ordinance has been amended. Overnight parking (midnight to 7:00 a.m.) is prohibited on Bennett’s Cove Road, and no parking

is allowed in the turnaround at the bottom of Bennett’s Cove Road.

Transfer Station— TheTransfer Station is now open for summer hours (I know it’s not summer yet): 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. The Transfer Station is closed Tuesday. 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. We are doing better, but the last container we sent to ecomaine included 20+ loose empty plastic bags, four pieces of styrofoam, and a shirt, for a total of 2% contamination. 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, so please be diligent about what you place in the recycling container. We are looking for 0% contamination!

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

Marjorie E. Stratton, Town Administrator

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Chebeague Island Historical Society News

ANNUAL MEETING The Historical Society’s Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday June 15, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the Island Hall. The following slate of officers (one-year terms) and trustees (three-year terms) will be put forth for a vote by the membership: President: David Hill; Vice President: Jackie Trask; Treasurer: Gretchen Tonks-Hartling; Recording Secretary: Toby Webb; Corresponding Secretary: Cathy MacNeill; Trustees: Chip Emery, Mary Holman, Mary Holt. Nominations may also be made by written petition signed by seven or more members and delivered to Toby Webb no later than June 5, 2019. IMPORTANT DATES June 15 (Sat.) Annual Meeting at 7:pm 2019 Elsworth Miller Memorial Lecture Series, 7:00 p.m. at the Island Hall • June 15 (Sat.): Donna Damon, “Chebeague in World War I” (to follow Annual Meeting) • July 8 (Mon.): John Mosher, Historic Archaeologist, Maine State Preservation Commission, “Malaga Island” • July 29 (Mon.): Ford Reiche, preservationist, “Restoring the Lighthouse on Halfway Rock” • August 14 (Wed.): Maine State Historian Earle G. Shettleworth • September 9 (Mon.): Muriel Hendrix, author, “Stories of Aquafarming in Maine” August 13 (Tues.) 2019 Historical Society House Tour SOLD- 8 residential properties and 3 lots of raw land CURRENTLY PENDING- 1 residential property and 1 land listing CURRENTLY FOR SALE- 2 residential properties and 5 land listings Chebeague is an island unlike any other, and a market unlike any other. To learn about where your property might fit into the picture, or for additional information call Chebeague Island Real Estate Market Overview* Looking back at the last 15 months… SOLD- 8 residential properties and 3 lots of raw land CURRENTLY PENDING- 1 residential property and 1 land listing CURRENTLY FOR SALE- 2 residential properties and 5 land listings Chebeague is an island unlike any other, and a market unlike any other. To learn about where your property might fit into the picture, or for additional information call Chebeague Island Real Estate Market Overview* Looking back at the last 15 months…

Jane Leonard 207.831.9951 www.chebeaguerealestate.com Jane@homesinmaine.com The Common at 88 Middle St, Portland, ME Jane Leonard 207.831.9951 www.chebeaguerealestate.com Jane@homesinmaine.com The Common at 88 Middle St, P rtland, ME

*The above information was obtained from the Maine Association of REALTORS *The above information was obtained from the Mai e Association of REALTORS

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Marty’s Memories: Boats Out of Water by Marty Trower

I drove up the slight hill before going down to Bennett’s Cove last week, where I met up with Cecil Amos Doughty. He slowed his truck as he passed me and rolled down his window. “When are you going to write about my boat down there?” he asked, smiling his crooked smile. “Strange that you should say that,” I answered. “I’ve been thinking about doing just that!” I often drive down to sit and take in one of the prettiest spots on the island and always love seeing Cecil’s old lobster boat perched there on the side of the road, almost on the shore, year after year. So, I asked him, pretty much knowing the answer beforehand, “Are you going to put her in the water this year?” “Oh, heavens no, I don’t think so.” Where do old boats go anyway, ones that have been used and loved for a long time? I remember seeing one on the road to the dump, on the side, in the woods, really. I don’t know what to think about that. It makes me feel sad, though. Then there’s the romantic and lovely Polaris, Poochie Ross’s fishing boat, that sits in front of his house on John Small Road and comes alive with vigor and splendor every year at Christmastime, outlined with colored lights. That sight that never ceases to thrill me. One of my earliest Chebeague summer memories was seeing the underside of Morris Harmon’s black wooden sailboat abandoned on the side of the right of way to Hamilton Beach. The property used to belong to Polly and Margaret Newell, sisters of Grace Harmon; it is now Margaret’s grandson Jack Turner’s house. Tall grass had grown over it, and it

wasn’t much more than a skeleton, but its lines were curved and gracious and the black was faded but still dramatic. That image holds me still, though all other evidence of its existence is long gone. I never knew Morris Harmon; he died before I was born. Morris and Grace Harmon lived year-round in the original farmhouse of the Soule property, once the only home on the large property of orchards and farm land on the east end of the island until farming died out and summer cottages cropped up around it. Mrs. Harmon, or “Gubbie” as we called her, was like a second grandmother to many kids in our neighborhood, but she was the real grandmother of Michael, Martha, and David Porter. I remember sitting on her porch steps while she told us how she used to be able to see right out over the beach and to the islands and how you could feel the breezes and smell the salt of the ocean—that is, until old Mr. Zaugg planted all those pine trees on his property in front of her. Then, she shook her head in frustration! Now those huge trees are gone, wiped out in a freak “micro-burst” during that Patriots’ Day storm about ten years ago. Just up the road from where that black beauty used to sleep is another stately monument to boat building in Michael Porter’s yard. Michael spent his summers as a youth with Ray Hamilton on his gray fishing boat, and the two remained friends until Ray died at 102. Ray’s boat spent years at Michael’s mooring at Hamilton Beach after Ray retired. Now, its elegant form, gracious bones, and proud bow repose in Michael’s driveway, remembering. Dental Clinic How long has it been since you had your teeth cleaned? The Council would like to continue to sponsor free dental clinics, but needs to be sure there is sufficient community interest to continue. Please contact the Council at chebeagueislandcouncil@gmail.com or call 846-4988 if you are interested in keeping this clinic active. The clinic is by appointment only and has room for up to 8 patients.

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April 2019

CHEBEAGUE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY What’s New at CTC?

Freight on the Bus and Ferry In serving the island, CTC transports great quantities of both per- sonal and commercial freight. We would like to remind our customers of some of our freight rules and regulations. On the Bus. The buses are used to transport personal freight only. Commercial freight should be delivered directly to the wharf or shipped on Casco Bay Lines. Passengers who have large amounts of personal freight should deliver it to the wharf and then return to the parking lot for the ride on the bus. Federal regulations prohibit the transportation of any type of fuel or anything that has - or has had - fuel in it. Transporting vehicle or marine bat- teries is also prohibited. On the Boat. CTC can transport up to ten small gas powered appliances on the stern deck of the Is- lander (Up to 49cc in engine size). CTC cannot transport gas- oline containers of any size if they con- tain gasoline. Kero- sene can be transport- ed. CTC cannot transport liquefied natural gas or pro- pane in any size. Con- tact the office to barge items that cannot be transported on the ferry.

Vessel Safety Report

CTC OFFICE (207) 846-5227/846-3700 16 North Road, PO Box 27 Chebeague Island, ME 04017 chebeaguetrans@gmail.com chebeaguetrans.com April Birthdays John Flaherty 4/30 FERRY NAMING CONTEST RESULTS Three people submit- ted the name Inde- pendence—Beth Dyer, Vivian Boxer, and Abby Julien. Beth won the drawing to choose the winner. Congratulations to all three ladies for sub- mitting the winning name! Update on the INDEPENDENCE! While construction of the Independence has been underway, CTC has been planning events to celebrate! Please be on the look- out for postings on the website, Islander and on our Facebook page. A celebration for the day of the launching and for the homecom- ing are in the works! We all hope to see you there.

Captain and Safety Officer Jeremy Ames gave his annual safety report to the Board on March 21st.—following are the highlights. 2018 Results The crew continued to exceed required USCG drills and an improved track- ing system was adopted to ensure all crew meets all requirements. The crew conducted three “All Hands” Drills (Wheelchair Training and OSHA Compli- ance; Onboard Medical Emergencies and Communications; Multi Agency M.O.B., search and rescue, and communications with Maine Marine Patrol and Chebeague Rescue). Contrasting paint was added to door thresholds to minimize trips and falls. Several improvements were made to equipment on the ferry: stern camera, handheld VHF radios, a new hi-def radar, AIS (Automatic Identification System) to avoid collision and boat tracking, and a Damage Control kit for the Dovekie. Two employees attended CPR training. The passenger count system was changed to be more reliable and accessible during an emergency Various man overboard retrieval options were researched in preparation for a designated, more organized MOB station A more universal boat cancellation protocol was established to minimize risk to company assets, passengers and crew Numerous configurations were attempted to accommodate wheelchairs in a safer manner including ramps and plates. A wheelchair log, safe conditions notice, and a new manual wheelchair have been put in place. Some older wiring and hydraulic lines on the Islander were replaced to pre- vent a breakdown or fire 2019 Goals • Continue to monitor crew certification in CPR/First Aid/AED, and HAZ- MAT as appropriate for barge operations • Start a biometrics/ergonomics program to help prevent injuries • Maintain our high standard of drill training • Continue updating safety equipment • Get a security camera mounted on Stone Pier

• Replace the hailer speaker on the stern • Introduce a Safety Management System

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Date Day 6:30/6:45 7:05/7:20 8:00/8:15 10:00/10:15 12:00/12:15 2:00/2:15 2:50/3:05 3:45/4:00 4:45/5:00 6:15/6:30 7:15/7:30 8:00/8:15 9:15/9:30 10:30/10:45 4/1/19 Monday x x x x x x x 4/2/19 Tuesday x x x x x x 4/3/19 Wednesday x x x x x x 4/4/19 Thursday x x x x x 4/5/19 Friday x x x x x 4/6/19 Saturday x x x x x 4/7/19 Sunday x x x x 4/8/19 Monday x x x x x 4/9/19 Tuesday x x x x x 4/10/19 Wednesday x x x x x x 4/11/19 Thursday x x x x x x 4/12/19 Friday x x x x x x x x 4/13/19 Saturday x x x x x x x 4/14/19 Sunday x x x x 4/15/19 Monday x x x x x x x 4/16/19 Tuesday x x x x x x x x 4/17/19 Wednesday x x x x x x x 4/18/19 Thursday x x x x x x 4/19/19 Friday x x x x x x 4/20/19 Saturday x x x x x 4/21/19 Sunday x x x 4/22/19 Monday x x x x x 4/23/19 Tuesday x x x x x 4/24/19 Wednesday x x x x x x 4/25/19 Thursday x x x x x x x 4/26/19 Friday x x x x x x x x 4/27/19 Saturday x x x x x x x 4/28/19 Sunday x x x x 4/29/19 Monday x x x x x x x 4/30/19 Tuesday x x x x x x x x Morning Ferry Trips Afternoon Ferry Trips Evening Ferry Trips

x = crew available to assist

CTC Trips where crew assistance is available

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Key: l regularly scheduled boat WITH assistance available Key: m there is a boat scheduled BUT crew can NOT provide assistance 0.2708 0.2951 0.3333 0.4167 0.5 0.5833 0.6181 0.6563 0.6979 0.7604 0.8021 0.8333 0.8854 0.9375 . 813 .30 6 . 4 8 . 271 0.5104 . 9 8 . 2 5 . 6 7 .7083 . 7 8 . 1 5 . 4 8 . 9 8 . 4 9 5 - 6 Monday m m m l l l l l m m m l 5 - 7 Tuesday m m m m l l l l m m m m 5 - 8 Wednesday m m m m l l l l l m m m 5 - 9 Thursday m m m m l l l l l l m m 5 - 10 Friday l m m m m l l l l l m m m 5 - 11 Saturday l m m m l l l l l m m 5 - 12 Sunday l m m m l l l Morning trips Afternoon Trips Evening Trips 5 - 1 Wednesday l l l l l m m m m l l l 5 - 2 Thursday m l l l l m m m m l l l 5 - 3 Friday m m l l l l m m m m l l l 5 - 4 Saturday m m l l l m m m l l l 5 - 5 Sunday m l l l m m m

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CTC Trips where crew assistance is available

2019 depart Cheb: 6:30 7:05 8:00 10:00 12:00 2:00 2:50 3:45 4:45 6:15 7:15 8:00 9:15 10:30 Date dep Cousins: 6:45 7:20 8:15 10:15 12:15 2:15 3:05 4:00 5:00 6:30 7:30 8:15 9:30 10:45

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846-4351 phone • 846-4358 fax cheblib@hotmail.com http://chebeague.chebeague.lib.me.us/winnebago/search/search.asp Chebeague Island Library

Winter Hours

Sunday & Monday

Closed

Tuesday

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

Wednesday

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Friday

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New Books and Movies Check out our website or FaceBook page for new arrivals. Think we should have a book or film? Let us know!

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

WWW .M AINE I SLAND E NERGY . COM 207.808.3222

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northeast Real Estate 208 U.S. Rt. One Suite 2, Freeport, ME 04032 207-869-5173 Contact Co-Brokers: Specs Eaton: cell 207-491-5150 specseaton@gmail.com Kelly Wentworth: cell 207-831-4934 Kwentworth207@gmail.comx

“Quality Real Estate Practice Becomes Great Community Service”

70 Roses Point Road, Chebeague Island MLS #1363593

SOLD This Winter!

33 Bluff Head Road, Chebeague Island $449,500 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 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 to accommodate renovations.

North Road building lot, Chebeague Island $89,900 MLS #1362057

Nicely wooded, gradually sloping buildable lot with 2 (two) approved 4-bedroom septic design locations completed. Land also has a small freshwater pond providing irrigation and supporting 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. And it’s just around the corner from Chebeague Island’s school and Recreation Center with pool, tennis/basketball courts.

An excellent building site: 1.5 surveyed acres with frontage on 2 roads and approved, designated septic area. Well located for access to all island amenities—golf, tennis, beaches, store, library, school, Rec Center, town office, and boat yard. Chebeague Island 1.5 ac. building lot on North Rd and Carter’s Point Rd. $74,500 MLS #1363705

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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— We will continue to explore God’s healing and wholeness over the season of Lent using the metaphor and journey of sea glass. Our schedule of Lent worship services (Sundays are always at 10:00 a.m.!): Sunday April 7, Fifth Sunday of Lent: “Restoration” • Sunday April 14, Palm Sunday: “Holy, Holy, Holy” Sea-Glass Pendant Workshop— On Saturday April 6 at 1:00 p.m. Sharon Rent will be sharing a workshop on making wrapped sea-glass pendants. People will have the opportunity to make their own pendants as well as extra ones for use in worship on April 7. Easter and Holy Week Services: Maundy Thursday Thursday April 18 at 7:00 p.m. — We remember the servanthood of Christ and his Last Supper with a handwashing service and Communion. Good Friday Tenebrae Service Friday April 19 at 7:00 p.m.— We journey with Jesus over his last few hours on earth with this service of light into darkness. Easter Sunday Sunday April 21—Easter Sunrise service on the East End at 5:45 a.m., with a light, informal, potluck-style breakfast to follow at the Parish House. Easter Worship service at 10:00 a.m. in the sanctuary. Easter Flower Forms— Forms will be available in various spots around the island next month. Forms are due on Thursday April 18. Flower drop-off is Saturday April 20 between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. For questions, contact the church office at 846-6987. Reconciling Congregation Discernment Process— To live more fully into CUMC’s vision and mission, our congregation is taking steps to become inclusive of every person who comes through our sanctuary doors. As part of this process, we’ll have several opportunities for learning and conversation about how to be inclusive of our LGBTQ sisters and brothers. “Claiming the Promise” is a study about what the Bible has to say about homosexuality, especially looking at those passages that traditionally have been used to demean, exclude, and harm. It is a 3-week study beginning on Saturday March 30 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Wentworths’. Contact Pastor Melissa if you are interested. If you are interested but can’t make that time, please note what works so we can get a second group going. We will also have three congregational conversations in the Parish House—a time for questions, sharing, and listening. These dates are Sunday March 31 following worship, Sunday May 5 at 3:00 p.m., and Wednesday May 15 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Melissa, Jackie Trask, Karen Corson, or 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 lights are on outside and the sanctuary is available for you.

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News from the Casco Bay Island Transit District

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 April 10 and 24 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Parish House. For more information, please call Lola Armstrong (846-4737) or Karen Corson (846-0938).

Greetings from the Board of the Casco Bay Island Transit District (CBITD)! There is a lot going on this year for Casco Bay Lines this year: a new boat, a renovation of the facility in town, and a new schedule. For more information about any of these topics, please visit the Casco Bay Lines website and sign up for the E news at cascobaylines.com. As the representative for Chebeague, please get in touch with me, Polly Wentworth, if you have questions for me or issues you would like to discuss (cell, 207-233- 8382; email, pkwentworth@chebeague.net) .

The Chebeague Island Council’s Annual Health Screening Clinic with the Members of the USM School of Nursing and Dr. Seiverling, Dermatologist MaineHealth, Will be Held at the Hall Saturday April 6 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, and Cholesterol Screening Skin Checks for Skin Cancer, Moles, and All Those “Funny Looking” Spots There will be a drawing for some great prizes including gym memberships, gift certificates to island businesses, a Water Taxi ride, a personal trainer consult, and some just too good to list (lobsters anyone?)!

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APRIL 2019 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR

APRIL 2019

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2 DMR Aquaculture Hearing, Hall, 6:00

3 Coffee & soup, Hall Bingo, IC, 3:30

4 Ladies Aid, PH, 11:00

5 Cribbage, PH, 7:00

6 USM Health Care Screening, Hall, 9:00-11:30 Sea-glass workshop, PH, 1:00

7 CUMC worship, 10:00

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9 Wellness Ctr, 9:00-11:30; walk-in service Scrabble, IC, 3:30

10 Coffee & soup, Hall Sew Good, PH, 1:00-5:00 Bingo, IC, 3:30 Board of Selectmen, Hall, 6:00: 4th draft budget 17 Community Lunch, Hall, noon Bingo, IC, 3:30 24 Coffee & soup, Hall Sew Good, PH, 1:00-5:00 Bingo, IC, 3:30 Board of Selectmen, Hall, 6:00: final budget

11 Ladies Aid, PH, 11:00

12 Cribbage, PH, 7:00

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Book-Study Group, CIL, 4:30

14 CUMC worship, 10:00 Book-Study Group, CIL, 4:30 21 Sunrise service, East End, 5:45 CUMC worship, 10:00 Easter egg hunt, IC Book-Study Group, CIL, 4:30 28 CUMC worship, 10:00 Book-Study Group, CIL, 4:30

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16 Scrabble, IC, 3:30

18 Ladies Aid, PH, 11:00 Maundy Thursday service, CUMC, 7:00

19 Good Friday service, CUMC, 7:00

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23 Wellness Ctr, 9:00-11:30; walk-in service Scrabble, IC, 3:30

25 Ladies Aid, PH, 11:00

26 Cribbage, PH, 7:00

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30 Scrabble, IC, 3:30

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APRIL 2019 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR