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Chebeague Island Council Calendar

#9 | September 2020

September 2020 • Issue #9 • Chebeague Island Council Calendar

The deadline for submissions for the October issue is noon on September 20. Advertising rates are as follows: full page, $70, ½ page, $35; ¼ page, $20; 4-line classified, $5; 6 to 8 line classified, $10. Each submission should include the intended publication date, size wanted, and the number of months the ad should run. All ads must be paid for at the time of submission. On the Cover This month’s cover features a charming photograph of the first day in the island’s new consolidated school in 1953. Many thanks to Donna Damon and the Chebeague Island Historical Society for providing the photograph! About the Calendar The Calendar is published monthly by the Chebeague Island Council. It is available on-line at Chebeague Island News ( www. chebeague.org ) or www.chebeagueislandcalendar.com and mailed to every occupied residence on the island. The Calendar will no longer be mailed off Island. 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 submissions is noon on the 20 th day of the month preceding publication. Submissions and ad copy may be mailed (PO Box 12), left at the Council office (247 South Road) or emailed (cheabeagueislandcouncil@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 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 charges 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 enough space to publish them. Additional information about submissions is available at www.chebeagueislandcalendar.com.

Contents Notes from the Hall 3 CUMC News 4 CIHS News 4 Island Commons News 5 Marty’s Memories 6 From the Town Office 8 CTC News 9, 10, 11 Rec Center News 12 Recompense Fund News 15 Library News 16 September Calendar 16 Board Members Lola Armstrong, Christine Auffant, Kristen Dyer Buxbaum, Jennifer Hackel, Deb Hall, Denise Hamilton, Sarah Hopkins, Ester Knight, Marjorie Stratton, Ann Thaxter 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 Road Publisher Chebeague Island Council

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The Wellness Center with a MaineHealth Nurse Is Open for

Notes From The Hall

The monthly vet clinic at the Hall is on hiatus until next year , so there will be no clinic on the first Thursday of the month until the Yarmouth Veterinary Practice is ready to resume this valuable service. In other news, the heat pumps have been installed at the Hall and work well. Many thanks to the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation for underwriting nearly half the cost of this project, and thanks to Phil, Tad, and Mary for shepherding this job to completion! Denise and Tad are putting the finishing touches on the Community Center sign in front of the building. Carrot Signs provided new text for the sign, so all that was needed was a coat of paint on the signboard itself. Tocompletetheexterior renovationof theCommunity Center, the final phase of the landscaping around the building will begin in September with the help of Erin Whetham and Nathan Doughty. We can’t wait to be done!

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 September 8 th and 22 nd 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.

The Wellness Center is also now offering Tele-Medicine; call 846-4988 for an appointment.

Message From Dr. Larson Our local newspapers are reporting the impending loss of safety net supports that have sustained our friends and neighbors through the early stages of this pandemic. Many have been furloughed from their jobs or have lost health insurance coverage for other reasons. For those without insurance, health care may soon become inaccessible. Direct Primary Care is a way to maintain access to all the essential elements of your health care. I am honored to have the opportunity to serve residents and guests of Chebeague Island and am happy to meet with you at the Wellness Center or in your homes. Working together to build on a foundation of listening, trust, and understanding, we can manage nearly 100% of your acute and chronic care needs together. What’s more, a membership in a Direct Primary Care practice gains you access to medications and refills at wholesale prices, as well as deep discounts on lab and radiology services.

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What a relief to know that your doctor is but a phone call or text message away, ready and eager to support your physical and mental health, on your time and when it is convenient for you. Please stop by

to say hello Friday mornings in front of the Wellness Center. A one-time visit can be arranged for $50 for non-members.

Dr. Larson will be at the Wellness Center every Friday morning 9-11:30AM. No appointment needed. Please see her website for the full range of services she can provide. www.heidilarsonmd.com She will see folks who are not in her practice for a fee of $50.00. She does not bill insurance.

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Chebeague United Methodist Church A Reconciling Congregation

Contact us at chebeagueislandumc@gmail.com or at 207.846.6987 www.chebeagueumc.org COVID-19 Plans – We are currently not holding in-person worship and access to our buildings is restricted. We will continue to evaluate this decision based on re-opening guidelines from the CDC. Programming will be held online. For access to our full schedule, visit our website at www.chebeagueumc.org/current-events for links to all our gatherings. For any event, visit www.zoom.us and enter in the meeting ID first, and then the password 20152020 when prompted. Please direct any questions to chebeagueislandumc@gmail.com . Weekly Sundays at 9 AM, Cheryl Hillicoss will be doing Deep Blue Kids Sunday School online! Meeting ID: 571 956 097, Password: 018994 Sundays at 10 AM, we’ll gather for worship. Bring a candle and some bread and a beverage for communion. Details will be shared ahead of time about what we’ll be exploring together each week on our enewsletter (sign up at our website). Meeting ID: 308 728 697 Please visit our website or our Facebook page ( https://www.facebook.com/chebeagueislandumc ) for additional information and opportunities. And be sure to sign up for our enewsletter on our website. Food Pantry – Donations Needed! As you look to close up your seasonal home, please keep the food pantry in mind. It has been a joy to serve so many friends and neighbors over these summer months, and we anticipate an even bigger need for the food pantry in the fall and winter. We accept donations of unopened food and are able to store perishable items. You can always drop off items during the normal times the food pantry is open (Wednesdays from 10:30 AM – 12 PM). You can also contact Denise 207-838-6107 or Jessie 802-279-5410 or Polly Wentworth 207-233-8382 to arrange a time to drop off food. Our Food Pantry continues to be open to everyone on the island! We are open from 10:30 AM to 12 PM on Wednesdays, and can accommodate pickup or delivery at other times. Visit www.chebeagueumc.org/food -pantry for more information and to see what we have available. We have face masks and produce to share. Chebeague Island Historical Society Chebeague Island Historical Society Mondays at 7 PM, Book Study with Gloria Brown. Current Study is The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander. All are Welcome! Meeting ID: 899 7984 6008 Thursdays at 1 PM, Gloria Brown will be leading a Bible Study on the Psalms. Email her at gjbrown58@gmail.com to receive class materials. Meeting ID: 232 499 191

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The Museum is closed but our online shop is open! It’s now easy to shop online and a terrific way to support the mission of the Historical Society. Proceeds from the Museum Shop benefit and support the ongoing work of Historical Society. New items are frequently being added, so check back weekly to see our inventory. Hope to see you next summer to share our museum exhibit and for more island adventures on the bay! The Museum is closed but our online shop is open! It’s now easy to shop online and a terrific way to support the mission of the Historical Society. Proceeds from the Museum Sh p benefit and support th ongoing work of Historical Society. New items are frequently being added, so check back weekly t se our inventory. Hop to see yo next summer to share our museum xhibit and for more island adventures on the bay!

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Island Commons

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

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

Saying Thanks to a Fabulous Volunteer

After 20-plus years volunteering as our Nurse Consultant, Ester Knight has decided it’s time to pass the baton. One of the original founders of the Commons in the 1990s, Ester has served as nurse consultant and activities volunteer ever since. We can’t begin to thank her enough for what she’s brought to Island Commons, our residents and staff. All the best, Ester , we will miss your weekly presence!

** We’re delighted to welcome Bill Overlock as our newest resident. Bill joins us from Long Island.

** COVID-19 slowed us down but couldn’t stop our progress. We’re up and running with our high-speed internet and all new IT equipment. Thanks to those who made this possible: Recompense Fund and the Raymond Family Foundation (grants for the IT upgrade), Island Institute and Maine Community Foundation (grants for the fiber line and broadband connection), Meg Greene for introducing us to the terrific team at Systems Engineering and last but not least: Ken Pelton, Chip Corson and Bev Johnson for getting us wired and connected! ** COVID-19 UPDATE: Island Commons residents are now permitted up to two visitors. Arrangements must be made in advance…No drop-ins. Visits allowed Monday-Thursday at specific times and will be conducted according to CDC and state guidelines (too numerous to list here). Please contact Amy Rich (401-439-5760) for more information. If Amy is unavailable, contact Christina Skillin (207- 318-9005) ** Our BID HELLO TO SUMMER! online auction has concluded. Thanks to everyone for making this fundraiser a huge success for The Commons. We’ve raised more than $30,000. Special thanks for our SPONSORS AND DONORS for supporting our fundraising efforts in this most extraordinary year. For a complete list, visit www.islandcommons. com and click the auction banner.

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Marty’s Memories - An Island Tour by Marty Trower

This season, during the pandemic, I didn’t allow guests to stay in my bedroom suite upstairs. Actually, I haven’t allowed anyone in the house since February. It has been a scrambled messy place a lot of the time. Sometimes it’s a lot tidier and ordered but nobody sees it or cares either way. The clutter, I have come to realize, is not useful or interesting to anyone but me and I am tired of having it in the way. I am believing, finally, that all of this, the gathering up of memories, the laying out of them for scrutiny and resolution is a slowly meandering process that I have been, so far, too impatient to deal with it. In the midst of these revelations came our wedding day. It turned out to be one of those ‘typical Chebeague days’ that we all know and relish and feel forever. The air was warm, the breeze gentle, the islands bounced in the bay. Meaningful words and music permeated the small gathering overlooking Hamilton Beach. I floated above it all, it seems now, as I remember only fragments of sentences until feeling the strength of my husband’s hand in mine, anchoring us to our future. I do remember saying how I wished our parents could have been there. Later in the week, while driving the length and breadth of the island alone, I found myself imagining my parents coming back to Chebeague now, sitting in the car with me as I gave them an island tour, catching them up on the last thirty years they have missed. Our East End neighborhood would look and feel the same; many of the houses still owned and occupied by descendants of the same families; the hotel, painted yellow again, up and running (although not this summer); the golf course groomed and active

and the Stone Pier busy with cars parking and people lugging gear on and off the island. The tennis courts would be quietly alive with the steady ‘thock’ of velvety balls and random calls and grunts from players. My parents’ house on the North road would appear, spruced up and expanded, the land around it cleared further and abundant with vegetables and flowers; their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren might be gathering and enjoying meals and stories together there around the table. My mother would see the library she helped plan and have built and the community center and improved kitchen buzzing with purpose. They’d find the Island Market bigger and offering chowders and sandwiches, and coffee and pastries; and the grange (they were members) has turned into a fun thrift shop! The recreation center, the pool, the tennis court, the day care center and the huge, new elementary school would be a total shock to my parents. So would the location of the post office at the boatyard and the Niblic store.

My mother would be delighted with all the new places. My father would not like change and would worry about his taxes going up!

I hope I will always visit and enjoy memories, but I am ready to tidy up and put things in perspective. I think, for me, it was our wedding that brought clarity to the idea that now is the time and place to be. I plan on languishing longer in the present, but also gearing up for a hopeful future ahead right now. Chebeague is a place that allows you to do that.

The Foo t Doc t o r

The Foot Doctor, Dr. Rybka, is coming to Chebeague on Wednesday, October 14 from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Call 829-6463 for an appointment.

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From the Town Office

Town Office – The Town Office is open to the public. We have a plexi-glass shield separating customers from office staff. Only one person at a time is allowed inside. If you don’t want to come in the office, we can still do business by telephone, email, credit card and / or drop box outside the office door. Whatever you are comfortable with! Please don’t hesitate to call and we will do our best to answer your questions and assist you in any way possible. Call 846-3148 for information. We are closed on Tuesday. We will also be closed September 7 th in observance of Labor Day. Absentee Ballots for November 3 rd – There has been a lot of buzz in the news about absentee and mail-in voting so we have gotten many questions. We want you to know that you can fill out the application for an absentee ballot, but we do not receive the actual ballots from the Secretary of State until 30 days before the election. If you request the absentee ballot now, we will get the ballot to you as soon as we receive them from the State. Please call the Town Office if you have questions, 846-3148. We have a bright red secure lock box next to the door at the Town Office for completed ballots. Transfer Station – The Transfer Station is open Monday and Thursday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am., Wednesday and Friday from 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Transfer Station is closed on Tuesday.

Construction & Demolition Debris - $50.00 cu. yard, $100 for average pickup load

All Mattresses and box springs - $16.00 each

Tires – Under 16” $7.00 each, 16” and over $28.00 each

Recycling News – I’m sorry to report that our last load of Recycling was 5% contaminated! The contaminates included 30+ empty plastic bags, a mop, Styrofoam, waxed cardboard, shrink-wrap and padded mailers. It is one of the worst loads we have had in a while. Everyone seems to want to recycle, but there continues to be a problem with WHAT you are trying to recycle. Please take a moment to review the items you and your family put in the recycling bin. If you need assistance, please ask Gail Jenkins, our Transfer Station attendant. If you are in doubt, please just put it in the trash bin. Taxes Due September 30 – We will be mailing tax bills at the end of August. Interest will begin to accrue October 1, 2020. Please call the Town Office if you have any questions. We have installed a drop box outside the Town Office door for tax payments and any other paperwork you want to drop off.

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

Marjorie E. Stratton, Town Administrator

*Increase in Fees* - Please be aware that fees have been increased to:

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September 2020

CHEBEAGUE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY What’s New at CTC?

2020 Annual Members Meeting

Remembering Trent...

On 8/15 CTC held its annual member meeting via Zoom. Visit the News and Info page of our web- site for links to the Pow- erPoint presentation and audio of the meeting. In 2019, CTC revenue was $1,239,000 and net income was $63,800. Current assets (mostly cash) in December 2019 were $1,106,000. Net fixed assets grew from $547,000 in 2018 to $1,594,000 in 2019. The i n c r e a s e o f o v e r $1,000,000 was due to the purchase of the office building and the Inde- pendence. Liabilities increased from $246,000 to $1,447,000. Equity i n c r e a s e d f r o m $1,189,000 to $1,253,000. In addition to our strong financial performance, the major accomplish- ments of 2019 were: con- tinued excellent safety record, purchase of the office building, and the delivery of the Independ- ence. Regarding the impact of COVID 19 - we project that without a major change in current trends, CTC will have sufficient cash for operations through 2021. Members should send their ballots to the CTC office by 4PM on 8/25 to approve minutes, Treas- ure Report, and to elect Directors and the Clerk.

CTC OFFICE (207) 846-5227/846-3700 16 North Road, PO Box 27 Chebeague Island, ME 04017 chebeaguetrans@gmail.com chebeaguetrans.com The CTC office will be closed on Labor Day— September 7th. September Birthday Christine Englund 9/27 Happy Birthday! Weekday School Boats As of 8/20, CTC is working with the school superinten- dent on plans for the school boats. We will publish a bulletin when plans have been finalized. Purchasing Ferry Tickets Ferry tickets can be purchased online at our website. Tickets must be purchased prior to boarding the ferry. The deckhand will give you the tickets you purchased when you board the ferry. Individual tickets are now available.

Everyone who knew Trent Lloyd-Rees admired him. He was tragically taken from us on August 5th in an accident aboard the ship SLNC Good- will where he served as a 3rd engineer. He was 23 years old. We were fortunate to have Trent work as a deckhand at CTC in 2018 while attending Maine Maritime Academy. Trent worked on both the ferry and the barge. He was a natural mariner and made a strong im- pression on those who worked with him and knew him. We would like to share some of the comments we have received from his co-workers and the community. “ I’m thankful he worked on the Islander and that so many Chebeaguers had the chance to interact with him and find out what an excellent kid he was. His work ethic and generous spirit really did make the world a bet- ter place, wherever he happened to be. His death is a huge loss...perhaps one that will make those who knew him want to be a little better them- selves.” (Island resident—commuter) “ Trent always had a smile and a willingness to be of help to all in any way he could. His two everyday encounter sayings were “Can I help you?” and “Thank you”. I always got a kick out of the ‘thank you’ because he would do the work and then ‘thank’ me! Mature beyond his years and a true gift to all he encountered. RIP” (CTC bus driver) “You always knew it was going to be a good trip when Trent was the deck- hand. His cheeriness rubbed off on everybody.” (Island resident) “Some of my favorite CTC memories include Trent. You couldn't help but enjoy working with him. He kept things fun while always managing to get the job done. I always counted on his sense of humor to make a regular work day a great one. Working with Trent, you always learned something. He was an amazing problem solver. I can't get on any of our boats with- out a memory, whether it was working in a Nor'easter on the Islander, barging up the river, or the first time he looked around the Independence. Trent left a mark on this company and we certainly gained a lot by having him as part of our crew. “ (CTC captain) “My first impression of Trent as a deckhand was how energetic and gre- garious he was. It didn't matter if the boat was full to capacity. His de- meanor never changed. Always with a smile and a thank you. A special kind of young man.” (Island resident—commuter) “Trent was an extraordinary young man whose intelligence, maturity, initiative, drive and ingenuity were exceptional for anyone, but especially for someone of his age. Above that though, he was a great guy, a pleasure to be around and a lot of fun to work with. He will be missed .” (CTC Cap- tain) Trent was a very special young man who made a lasting impression on our community. Our thoughts are with his loved ones.

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Key: Key: CTC CREW ASSISTANCE SCHEDULE AND CANCELLED TRIPS Sept 2020 l Crew assistance available m Crew assistance unavailable Key: hx Trip cancelled due to low tides 0.2708 0.3333 0.4167 0.5 0.6563 0.6979 0.760417 . 813 . 4 8 . 271 0.5104 . 6 7 .7083 . 7 833 depart Cheb: 6:30 8:00 10:00 12:00 3:45 4:45 6:15 Date dep Cousins: 6:45 8:15 10:15 12:15 4:00 5:00 6:30 9 - 1 Tuesday m m l l m m m 9 - 2 Wednesday m m l l m m m 9 - 3 Thursday m m l l l m m 9 - 4 Friday m m l l l m m 9 - 5 Saturday m m m l l l m 9 - 6 Sunday m m l l l 9 - 7 Monday m m m l l l l 9 - 8 Tuesday l m m l l l l 9 - 9 Wednesday l m m m l l l 9 - 10 Thursday l l m m l l l 9 - 11 Friday l l m m l l l 9 - 12 Saturday l l l m l l l 9 - 13 Sunday l l m m l 9 - 14 Monday l l l l m m l 9 - 15 Tuesday l l l l m m m 9 - 16 Wednesday m l l l m m m 9 - 17 Thursday m m l l m m m 9 - 18 Friday m m l l m m m 9 - 19 Saturday hx m l l l m m 9 - 20 Sunday m m l l l 9 - 21 Monday m m m l l l m 9 - 22 Tuesday l m m l l l l 9 - 23 Wednesday l m m m l l l 9 - 24 Thursday l l m m l l l 9 - 25 Friday l l m m l l l 9 - 26 Saturday l l l m m l l 9 - 27 Sunday l l l m m 9 - 28 Monday l l l l m m l 9 - 29 Tuesday m l l l m m m 9 - 30 Wednesday m l l l m m m 10 - 1 Thursday m m l l m m m

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CTC CREW ASSISTANCE SCHEDULE AND CANCELLED TRIPS Key: l Crew assistance available Key: m Crew assistance unavailable Key: hx TRIP CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME LOW TIDE 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 0.2813 0.3056 0.3438 0.4271 0.5104 . 9 8 0. 2 5 . 6 7 .7083 . 7 8 . 1 5 . 4 8 . 9 8 . 4 9 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 10 - 1 Thursday m m m l l l l m m m m l 10 - 2 Friday m m m l l l l m m m m l l 10 - 3 Saturday m m l l l l m m m m l 10 - 4 Sunday m l l l l l m 10 - 5 Monday m m m m l l l l l m m m 10 - 6 Tuesday m m m m l l l l l m m m 10 - 7 Wednesday m m m m l l l l l l m m 10 - 8 Thursday l m m m l l l l l l m m 10 - 9 Friday l l m m m l l l l l l m m 10 - 10 Saturday l l m m l l l l l l m 10 - 11 Sunday l m m m l l l 10 - 12 Monday l l l l m m m m l l l l 10 - 13 Tuesday l l l l m m m m m l l l 10 - 14 Wednesday l l l l l m m m m l l l 10 - 15 Thursday m l l l l m m m m m l l 10 - 16 Friday m m l l l l m m hx m l l l 10 - 17 Saturday m m l l l l m m hx m l l 10 - 18 Sunday m l l l l l m hx 10 - 19 Monday m m m l l l l l l m hx m 10 - 20 Tuesday m m m m l l l l l m hx m 10 - 21 Wednesday m m m m l l l l l l m m 10 - 22 Thursday l l m m m l l l l l m m 10 - 23 Friday l l l m m l l l l l l m m 10 - 24 Saturday l l m m m l l l l l m 10 - 25 Sunday l l m m l l l 10 - 26 Monday l l l l m m m m m l l l 10 - 27 Tuesday l l l l l m m m m l l l 10 - 28 Wednesday l l l l l m m m m m l l 10 - 29 Thursday m l l l l m m m m m l l 10 - 30 Friday m m l l l l m m m m m l l 10 - 31 Saturday m m l l l m m m m l l Oct 2020 Morning trips Afternoon Trips Evening Trips

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www.ChebeagueRec.com • 207-846-5068 • Steve Auffant • ChebeagueRecreation@gmail.com

Chebeague Recreation Center “A Place for Everyone”

We are delighted to be adding several new staff members! Joining the Rec Center this Fall is a Fellow from the Island Institute. She will be focusing on programming for teens and adults. Joining Kids’ Place is a new Head Teacher and a new Assistant Teacher, both starting the end of August.

Adult Monthly: …….…. $40 Adult Yearly: …………. $215 Family Yearly: ………… $430 (2 Adults + Children 18 and Under) Adirondack Yearly: …… $950 (Family + Guest Passes-10 + Chair) Extra Adirondack Chair: $250 Student Yearly: ………. $115 Student Summer: ……. $60 Drop-In Fitness/Pool:… $10 Fitness/Pool – 10-Pass Non-Member: ……... $90 Member: ………..…..$70 Rec Membership Plans

Please consider renewing your Annual Rec Membership All memberships are valid for a full year!

Your Annual Membership Supports the Rec and our Community Supports all Programs, Teen Center and Activities throughout the year. Maintenance and Building Upgrades for Fitness Room, Pool and Tennis Court. Staffing for the Rec Center, Kids’ Place, Pool, and After School Programs.

MISSION STATEMENT To provide the Chebeague Island community with recreational and educational opportunities that strengthen overall health and social connection to enhance lives and secure futures. A 501 (c) (3) Charitable Corporation

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northeast Real Estate 208-2 US Route One, Freeport, Maine 04032 Call Kelly Wentworth 207-831-4934 Island Assistant Specs Eaton, “Quality Real Estate Practice Becomes Great Community Services.”

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Open to All! The Chebeague Island Methodist Church hosts a Food Pantry every Wednesday from 10:30-12. Donations are welcomed!

Book StudyGroupwithGloria Brown Current Study is The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander. All are Welcome!

Meeting

Sundays at 3:00 Meeting ID: 899 7984 6008

ISLAND HANDYMAN “No Job is Too Small” Jeff Wescott 40 South Road • 207-400-6533 kaileedog@aol.com

Bruce R. Bowman Professional Land Surveyor Boundary Surveys Site Plans

184 John Small Road • Chebeague Island, ME 04017 Phone/Fax: (207) 518-2030 • Cell: (207) 632-0078 Surveying Chebeague Island for over 30 Years

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A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR RESCUE SERVICES On June 23, Nick Wessell, our two four-month-old puppies (now five months) and I arrived on Chebeague Island after driving up from Saint Simons Island, Georgia. We had started to unpack the car when I got caught up in the puppies’ leashes and promptly fell, crashing my head against the kitchen door jam. Nick, who could see the gash and blood, convinced me to call Chebeague’s EMTS to have a look at it. Perhaps I thought some Steri- strips and all would be fine. The Rescue team arrived almost instantly. After examination, and a lot of discussion, they convinced me that I had to go to the ER. However, we had barged our car over. Neither Nick nor I were allowed on the Independence as we had just started our two- week quarantine. What to do? With great aplomb the Rescue Service transferred me to a gurney, gently secured me in the ambulance and delivered me onto the Independence. A little while later I found myself in the ER at Mercy Hospital. Although the day is a blur and I don’t remember the names of anyone who helped me, I’d like to thank each and every one of them. Turns out I needed stitches after all. Thank you all and Blessed be Gwendolyn Stevens

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The Recompense Fund

Fuel &

Medication Assistance Please call Ester Knight at 846-4178 if you need help with fuel or medication assistance. All requests are confidential.

We are pleased to announce that donations to The Recompense Fund year-to-date are setting a record. Many have been accompanied by words of appreciation for our ongoing increases in support of Chebeague’s nonprofit community. The multi-year matching grant from the Raymond Family Foundation is coming to an end, and we hope to announce a similar challenge donation soon. Appreciatively, The Recompense Fund Board of Directors

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SEPTEMBER 2020 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR

846-4351 phone • 846-4358 fax cheblib@hotmail.com https://cheblib.booksys.net/opac/cheblib/index.html#menuHome Chebeague Island Library COVID CURBSIDE/DELIVERY HOURS Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Call or email to let us know what you would like to take out. We will let you know when your materials will go into the box. You may return your library materials through the book slot. NO NON LIBRARY ITEMS PLEASE. NEW BOOKS Royal by Danielle Steele • I’m Still Here by Austin Channing Brown Robopocalypse by Daniel Wilson FOREIGN FILMS – try one of these! Famed directors: Akira Kurosawa – 7 Samurai • Throne of Blood • Ran Ingmar Bergman – Fanny & Alexander • The Seventh Seal Werner Herzog – Aguirre, Wrath of God • Grizzly Man • Cave of Forgotten Dreams PERIODICALS Let us know if you would like to take out any – People, The Week, Martha Steward Living, Architectural Digest, Portland, and many more! As this goes to print, no changes in our current COVID restricted hours or service. The 2020 Island Directory is on sale at both the Library and Niblic. Let us know if we can mail it to you

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Dr. Larson, Wellness Center, 9-11:30

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CUMC worship, 10am

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Nurse, Wellness Center, 9-11:30

Food Pantry 10:30-12:00, CUMC Selectman’s Mtg

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CUMC worship, 10am

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SEPTEMBER 2020 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR