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Chebeague Island Council Calendar

#12 | December 2023

THE WHALERS Winter Concert Saturday, December 2, 2023, 7pm @ Chebeague Community Church

About the Cover Wishing Chebeaguers everywhere a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 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 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 (247 South Road), left at the Council office (on 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 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 enough space to publish them. Additional information about submissions is available at www.chebeagueislandcalendar.com. 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.

Chebeague Island Council Calendar December 2023 Issue #12

Contents Chebeague Island Library

Island Commons 5 Chebeague Island Historical Society 6 CTC News 7, 8, 9 Recompense Fund 9 Chebeague Recreation Center 12 Chebeague Community Church 13 December Calendar 14 Publisher Chebeague Island Council Board Members Lola Armstrong, Christine Auffant, Kristen Dyer Buxbaum, Deb Hall, Denise Hamilton, Tricia Haines, Sarah Hopkins, Kathy Kuntz, Ann Thaxter Contact Us Email: chebeagueislandcouncil@gmail.com Chebeague Island, ME 04017 In Person: Council Office, 247 South Rd Graphic Design Sharkey Graphic Solutions www.sharkeygraphicsolutions.com Printing Cyber Copy www.cybercopyme.com Phone: 207-846-4988 Mail: 247 South Road

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

ISLAND HANDYMAN “No Job is Too Small” Jeff Wescott

40 South Road 207-400-6533 kaileedog@aol.com

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Peggy Akers RN will be here monthly starting December 13 (9-11:30am) at the Wellness Center. Wellness Center

Elizabeth Doughty, PT, DPT, GCS, CDP is a physical therapist who provides in-home physical therapy services right to your home. Whether you have just received a total joint replacement, concerned about falls and want to improve your balance, or having increased pain in a specific joint or muscle and wish to become a stronger, Elizabeth is able to assist by coming right to your home. By evaluating and working together, a specific plan of care will be established to meet your individual goals. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College and is Board Certified Geriatric Specialist and is a Certified Dementia Practitioner. Most insurances accepted, including Medicare. Please feel free to inquire using the email or phone number above. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions!

Coveside Physical Therapy, LLC BY YOUR SIDE EVERY STEP OF THE WAY! Phone: (508) 735-7507 Fax: (207) 846-1696 covesidephysicaltherapyllc@gmail.com https://covesidephysicaltherapy-llc.com/

Dr Larson is no longer coming to the Wellness Center. She enjoyed providing medical services on Chebeague but is no longer able to make that commitment. She will continue to see her Primary Care patients here on the Island. Please call her at 233-2502 if you would like information about joining her Direct Primary Care practice. The Council wishes to thank Dr Larson for the wonderful and caring medical services she brought to Chebeague. We wish her all the best!

YOU ARE INVITED t o the annual celebration of snow & song with singers and poets of all ages! THE WHALERS Winter Concert Sat. Dec. 2, 2023 7pm @ Chebeague Community Church $5 children/$10 adults The Snow Man by Wallace Stevens “To behold the junipers shagged with ice | The spruces rough in the distant glitter| Of the January sun; and not to think | Of any misery in the sound of the wind, | In the sound of a few leaves, | Which is the sound of the land | Full of the same wind | That is blowing in the same bare place | For the listener, who listens in the snow, |And, nothing himself, behold. | Nothing that is not there and the nothing that is.”

Snowmen of Chebeague photos courtesy of chebeague.org

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My purpose is to provide excellent service for my clients. Whether buying or selling, please call me for your real estate needs.

Sandra “Sam” Birkett sandra.birkett @ exprealty.com 207.504.6716 Local • Loyal • Reliable

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Island Commons

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

Administrator, Amy Rich 207-846-5610 amy.rich@islandcommons.com

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY! Friday, Dec 8 th , 4:30-6:30 Music by Tyler Stanley & Katie Urich! RAFFLES Shop the Red Studio

Night Light Ride & Contest

Get your glow on & win the prize for best light display! Our residents will do a loop around the main roads Thurs. Dec 21 st to see the all the lights and vote for their favorite. Winner gets 3 free tickets to our holiday raffle! If you’re not on the main road, please email us and we’ll

make a detour to see your display! activities@islandcommons.com

We have an OPEN ROOM ! Move in for the winter and take a break from the snow & worry! Contact Amy Rich: 207-846-5610 or amy.rich@islandcommons.com

The RED STUDIO will be open for holiday shopping Sunday, Dec 3rd 1-3pm

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December 2023

NOVEMBER MYSTERY PHOTO ANSWER

DECEMBER MYSTERY PHOTOS

2023 has been a great year for the Chebeague Historical Society with 150th anniversary celebration of the District 9 Schoolhouse and the publication of our 100 page issue of the Sloop’s Log. We couldn’t have done it without the enthusiastic support from the community! Thank you all so much. We hope you have a happy holiday season! In that spirit we are sharing several mystery photos for you to identify! Email chebeaguehistory@gmail.com if you can ID any of the photos! There will be no lecture this month due to the holidays. Enjoy!

It is not surprising that Don Buxbaum was the first person to identify the November Mystery Photo. He is in it! From L-R: Don, Marjorie, Dave, and Jackie (Cross) Buxbaum. The family posed in front of their family home (now Houghton’s). The Buxbaum roots on Chebeague go back to the turn of the 20th century when Isidore Buxbaum arrived on the island from Massachusetts for a vacation. He quickly made friends with folks in the year round and summer communities. He played on the ball team and participated in many other activities. He bought the Sylvester and Nellie Hill house from Carroll and Stella Hamilton in 1921. The family owned it until 1945 when the Houghtons bought it. Dave and Marjorie Buxbaum and their family spent summers in a cottage on Hamilton Beach, which is now Don’s year-round home. In addition to Don, Isidore’s Chebeague descendants include Jackie Cross, Bob Buxbaum, Michael Makee, and their families, which include the 6th generation of Chebeague Buxbaums! The roof of the Summit House can be seen in the background.

MUSEUM SHOP HOLIDAY HOURS Sunday, December 10 1-4 pm Wednesday, December 13 5:30-7:30 pm Or stop by if you see a car in the driveway!

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CHEBEAGUE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY News from CTC! CTC HOLIDAY SCHEDULE 2022 CHRISTMAS DAY 2022 & NEW YEAR’S DAY 2024

Service Cancellations

While CTC recognizes that many people rely on our service to get to school, work, or other vital travel, the safety of our passengers and employees is paramount. We always try to provide as much notice of service interrup tions as possible but there are times where the safety of our passengers and employees warrants can celling trips on short no tice. Please review our policies below. To receive important service an nouncements from CTC, please sign up on our website at ctcferry.org on our news and info page. Bus Service: If school is cancelled in Yarmouth, the first bus of the day is automatically cancelled. There will not be a notice of this trip’s cancellation. All other trip cancella tions will be communicat ed as soon as possible. Ferry Service: When deciding to cancel a boat trip, we will consider not only the ability of the boat to run in the storm, but also our passengers’ abil ity to safely board and exit the boat. Therefore, con ditions where the wharves, ramps, and/or floats are unsafe will re sult in a trip cancellation. This would include high winds making the floats rock dangerously (usually at Cousins), storm surges that put the top of the Stone Wharf under water, and excessive ice and/or snow on ramps, floats, or wharves.

Winter Office Hours Monday - Thursday 9am - 4pm

Bus leaves Route One Ferry Leaves Chebeague

Ferry Leaves Cousins

7:45 AM

8:00 AM

8:15 AM

FREE BOAT DAYS!

9:45 AM

10:00 AM

10:15 AM

December 2nd December 16th December 25th CTC will continue the holiday tradi tion of showing our appreciation to our passengers and community by once again offering free boat days in De cember. Thanks for all the continu ing support! EMPLOYEE BIRTHDAYS Bo Ramsey 12/3 Happy Birthday!

11:45 AM

NOON

12:15 PM

4:30 PM

4:45 PM

5:00 PM

6:OO PM

6:15 PM

6:30 PM

Free Boat Day on Christmas! Christmas is family time, to share with loved ones here — or on the mainland. As a special thank-you to the Chebeague community, and to celebrate a great 2023, CTC is offering free trav el — to and from — the island for everyone on Christmas Day. CTC works hard to bring families together throughout the year, so we’re especially pleased to invite you and your loved ones to travel for free on December 25. From all of us at CTC

Business Office: (207) 846-5227/846-3700 16 North Road, PO Box 27 Chebeague Island, ME 04017 chebeaguetrans@gmail.com www.ctcferry.org

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CHEBEAGUE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY - DECEMBER SCHEDULE

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SOUP IS BACK! December 6, 13, & 20 12-Noon at the Hall

Fuel & Medication Assistance

Please call Kathy Kuntz at 846-1496 if you need help with fuel or medication assistance. All requests are confidential.

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CHEBEAGUE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY - JANUARY SCHEDULE

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Coffee Hour Wednesday’s from 9 to 11 AM. We look forward to seeing you again around the round table!

The Recompense Fund wishes all Chebeaguers, seasonal and year-round, a healthy, joyous holiday season. We are proud to support Chebeague Island nonprofits through the generous donations of our supporters, and we encourage one and all to donate.

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CAROL IN THE WOODS Sunday, December 10th, 2023, 2:30-4:30pm

2:30pm Sing carols in the heart of Littlefield Woods* 3:30pm Hot Cocoa and tree lighting at the Rec All invited • Bundle up warm • Music for caroling provided • Holiday attire welcomed

Sponsored by the Chebeague Recreation Center and the Cumberland and Chebeague Land Trust (CCLT). For more information, please contact Jack at The Rec at 846-5068.

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town! All Ages Are Welcome!

Saturday, December 2nd 3pm to 5pm

At the Chebeague Island Hall

Sponsored by the Chebeague Recreation Center and the Cumberland and Chebeague Land Trust (CCLT) . For more information, please contact Jack at The Rec at 846-5068. If you have a friend or family member in 5 th grade or under attending the party, please email CILholidayparty@gmail.com to add their name to Santa’s list!

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CHEBEAGUE COMMUNITY CHURCH

December 2023

To join our email list to stay current: church.chebeague@gmail.com

December Services

Advent Series Theme: “Angels Among Us”

If you are in need of pastoral care, please reach out to Rev Joy Toll Chandler: 802-522-3116.

Nov 26 - Rev Joy Toll-Chandler Dec 3 - Rev Joy Toll-Chandler Dec 10 - Rev Mary Jane O’Connor Ropp Dec 17 - Rev Jean Marsh

Join us Sunday mornings at 10am for Worship followed by coffee and fellowship in the Parish House. Come as you are! Our doors are always open!

Holiday Events

Join us for special holiday services and concerts this season! Dec 2nd @ 7pm - Whaler’s Concert

Dec 24th @ 7pm - Christmas Eve Service

Dec 31st @ 10am - New Year’s Service

*Catholic Services Saturdays 4pm *Ladies Aid meets Thursdays 11am-2pm (All are welcome. Bring your lunch!)

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DECEMBER 2023 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 5 6 7 8 3 12 13 14 19 20 21 15 17 1 CCC Worship, 10am 4 11 18 16 9 2 22 23 10 CIL Story Times 10:30am CIL Story Times 10:30am CIL Story Times 10:30am Holiday Party at the Hall with Santa 3pm Whalers Concert 7pm @CCC Soup at the Hall 12 Noon - 1pm CCC Worship, 10am Middle School Night 3:30-6:30pm Soup at the Hall 12 Noon - 1pm Coffee Hour, 9-11am Book Club at CIL 7pm Hanukkah Begins Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Hanukkah Ends Welcome new Minister 12PM @ CCC If you would like your event listed on this Calendar please email the Council at Chebeagueislandcouncil@gmail.com by the 20 th of the month. 27 28 29 30 26 25 24 31 CCC Worship, 10am Christmas Eve CCC Worship, 10am CIL Story Times 10:30am Coffee Hour, 9-11am Soup at the Hall 12 Noon - 1pm Coffee Hour, 9-11am Wellness Center / Peggy Akers RN 9-11:30am Carol in the Woods/ followed by Cocoa at CIRC, meet @ 2:30PM Littlefield Woods Coffee Hour, 9-11am Winter Begins Christmas Day CIL Story Times 10:30am Island Commons Holiday Party 4:30PM Community Gathering Island School Holiday Concert 5:30PM @ Hall Dessert & Discussion 1pm @ CIRC

*Catholic Services @ CCC Saturdays 4pm *Ladies Aid meets Thursdays @ CICC 11am-2pm (All are welcome. Bring your lunch!)

CCC Worship, 10am

New Year’s Eve

Service 7PM @ CCC

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