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JUNE 2019 • Issue #6 • Chebeague Island Council Calendar

On the Cover The Chebeague Island School - before and after! Congratulations to the School community and the entire Chebeague community for all the hard work, patience, and support it took to make this happen. 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 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 ( chebeagueislandcouncil@gmail.com ) and sent as attachments (.doc; no pdfs) or included in the body of the text. Images and photographs should be sent in a .jpg, .jpeg, or .rtf format. Please do not use the old email address at i sland.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 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.islandcalendar.weebly.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.

Contents From the Island Council 3 Recompense Fund News 4 Island Commons News 5 From the Town Office 6 CIHS News 7 Marty’s Memories 8 CTC News 9, 10,11 Library News 12 CUMC News 14 Rec Center News 15 Chedemption 18 June Calendar 20

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 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 July issue is noon on June 20.

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Notes from the Council

This month is the beginning of our busy season! Each summer it seems like there are more and more activities, events, and opportunities to support the Chebeague community. Please slow down and be more mindful as the number of cars, bikes, strollers, The Wellness Center with a MaineHealth

runners, walkers, dogs, rollerbladers - you name it - fill our narrow roads. Remember to take time to appreciate the beauty of Chebeague and the tranquility that nourishes us all.

We ’ r e L e t t i n g t h e C a t O u t o f t h e B a g !

Nurse Is Open for

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 June 11 and 25, 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. The Wellness Center is also now offering Tele-Medicine;

The Chebeague Island Hall Community Center is pleased to announce the arrival of Zack Smith, DVM, to the long running veterinary clinic held on the first Thursday of each month. Zack is taking over for his dad, Peter Smith, in the island clinic. We are grateful to Yarmouth

call 846-4988 for an appointment.

Veterinary Center for their continued support of this program.

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Recompense Fund News

The Recompense fund realizes that nonprofits may face special opportunities or emergencies outside our Fund’s annual grant cycle. Each year we offer small grants of $500 each, up to a total of $2500 of the Fund’s annual budget for grants.

for refreshments and presentations of the 2019 grants awarded to our nonprofits. This is an opportunity to hear their stories and learn more about how their work creates sustainability in our island community.

This year we have had three $500 requests and are happy to say that a group from the Historical Society was able to attend an Island Institute I Lead two day program with help from one of those grants. We heard that it was a great opportunity and they learned a lot that will help sustain their organization.

Remember that not only do we have a website with all past annual reports and recompense information at www.recompensefund .com, but we also now have an instagram account you can join through our website or searchfor recomenpensefund on your own instagram account. The Recompense

When you read this, all grant submittals for this year’s major grant program will have been submitted and within the next few weeks awards will be decided. We hope you will all join us on July 6 th to the Niblic from 3-5 p.m. Town Meeting Town of Chebeague Island Annual Town Meeting, starting at 9:00AM, at the Chebeague Island Hall, Town Warrants available at the Town office.

Fund is dedicated exclusively to Chebeague. Our fund is managed by the Maine Community Foundation. For more information please go to our website www.recompensefund.com or email recompensefund@gmail.com .

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.

Nida Construction 585 267 6392

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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

NEWS & EVENTS Many thanks to all who participated in the 3 nd annual Jenny Wren 5K and raised over $10,000 to benefit The Commons! Our deepest gratitude to the Hamilton family for establishing this wonderful fundraiser in memory of Jeanette “JennyWren” Hamilton. Many thanks fo Ann Thaxter for creating the beautiful planters as prizes for our winners! Sunday June 2 nd : SPRING CLEANUP & BBQ 9am to 12pm at Island Commons Kathryn LePage has joined our team as a CRMA. Welcome to the team, Kathryn! We join the entire community in a very sad good-bye to Dick Calder, who lifted all of our spirits with his kindness & good humor. It’s RED STUDIO season again! The shop will resume regular summer hours beginning Memorial Day weekend: Saturdays, 10am to 1pm.

3 rd Annual BAY MIST CRUISE

Sun, July 21 AT 4pm departing from CIBY Auction ~ Raffles ~Hors’doeuvres Live Music ~ Beer & Wine Details & Tickets: islandcommons.com All proceeds toward costs not covered by MaineCare.

RED STUDIO SHOP We’ll be opening for the summer season in time for Memorial Day weekend! COMING EVENTS! Sat. June 1: SPRING CLEANUP & BBQ Sat. August 3: Studio Annual SALE Sun. July 21: BAY MIST CRUISE!! Fri. September 13: HARVEST SUPPER

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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 during other days and times, please don’t hesitate to call and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. Call 846-3148 for information. Transfer Station— The Transfer Station is now open 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 to 5:00. As always, the Transfer Station is closed on Tuesday. 8th was signed and finalized on May 8th. Copies are available on our website and at the Town Office. As it stands right now, if all of the warrant articles are approved at town meeting, the tax rate will increase to approximately 18.00 per thousand dollars of value. The rate is currently 16.50. So that would mean an increase of $375 if the total value of your real estate is $250,000. In addition to the approval of the 2019-2020 budget, we will also be voting on whether or not to adopt a Fireworks Ordinance and whether or not we want to keep the Town owned property known as Sunset Landing as forever wild. Please come to town meeting and participate in the voting!! Sunset Landing – What is “forever wild”? There was a discussion at the May 8th Selectmen’s meeting about the definition of forever wild. There is a definition used by Maine Revenue Town Meeting— The warrant for our Annual Town Meeting to be held Saturday, June

Services under the Open Space laws, but our attorneyhas advised that that definitiondoes not apply in this situation. The article states that the property “shall be protected from development and shall be retained for open space and non- intensive public outdoor recreation uses.” The article could also be amended if that is the desire of the Town Meeting. Elections June 11— Wewill be electing two Board of Selectmen members and two School Board Committee members. Jay Corson and

Donna Damon are running for the Board of Selectmen and Suzanne Rugh and Christin Nadeau are running for the School Board committee.

Second half of taxes due March 29, 2019— The second half of your property taxes was due March 29, 2019. Interest accrues daily at 8%. If you have any questions about the balance due, please call 207-846-3148. There are still many overdue taxes and the lien process will begin soon. This adds even more fees and costs to your real estate tax Tie-up Fees at Chandler’s Cove floats — As proposed by the Coastal Waters Commission, the Rules and Regulations have been amended to require annual tie-up fees at the Chandler’s Cove floats. If you have any questions, please call the Harbor Master or Town Administrator. balance due.

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

Mark Your Calendar June 15 MuseumOpening — 11 am The Annual Meeting

The Historical Society’s Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 7 pm 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:

Saturday, 7:00 PM, Island Hall Lecture Series I , Donna Damon Chebeague inWorldWar I , 7:00 PM, Island Hall

President: David Hill Vice President: Jackie Trask

Corresponding Secretary: Cathy McNeil Recording Secretary: Toby Webb

Treasurer: Gretchen Tonks-Hartling

July 8 Lecture Series 2 , JohnMosher

Malaga Island , 7:00 PM, Island Hall

The Nominating Committee has nominated the following people to serve as trustees for three years:

July 29 Lecture Series 3 , Ford Reiche

–Chip Emery

–Mary Holt

“Restoring the Lighthouse on Halfway Rock”

Nominations for Officers and Trustees may also be made by written petition signed by seven (7) or more members of the Society, with prior consent of the proposed nominee(s), said petition to be submitted to Toby Webb at least ten (10) days before the Annual Meeting and posted on all public boats and stores not fewer than seven (7) days before the meeting. An affirmative vote of a majority of the Members present at the Annual Meeting is required to elect Officers and Trustees.

August 13 2019 Historical Society House Tour August 14 Lecture Series 4 , Earle G. Shettleworth Maine State Historian , 7:00 PM, Island Hall September 9 Lecture Series 5 , Muriel Hendrix “Stories of Aquafarming in Maine” , 7:00 PM

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Marty’s Memories by Marty Trower

Although much of these past these past months on the island have been gray and icy and generally unappealing, we knew, deep down, that eventually we’d feel the sun and see the result of its radiance emerge from the ground. It seemed to be a collective thing, our gloom. We’d stuck to our routines, riding the boat over to the mainland and back to scheduled appointments and grocery shopping. We’d chat about our ailments and our worries for others and our frustrations in getting things done. More often than not it would be dead low tide when we arrived at the stone pier, the ramp tilted up into the sky. We’d joke about that. We were in it together. It’s here now, the sun, and its nourishment is making branches blurry with soft, bright green and the earth underfoot is also green although still spongy. Each day there’s something new popping up out of the brown earth. Joan Robinson used to organize volunteers to take certain segments of the island and pick up trash and ugly, non-natural things that had escaped over the winter and remained clinging and flapping in the twiggy growth at the side of the road. I should bring a trash bag with me when I’m out walking the dog, I vow, remembering.

We have lost so many community member friends these last couple of years. The Chebeague I remember and continue to feel is the place made up of people like Joan. We all knew them. Always, there was Dick Calder, on his tractor, in his white t-shirt, waving, smiling and better yet telling a story in his clipped, bobbing speech; Diane close by, keeping him moving. Always there was Wayne Dyer, again on a big open vehicle with huge tires, his distinctive voice still in my ears, his smile behind his huge mustache, enjoying being where he was. We, our community, ache with the loss of these huge hearted, strong men. I will never forget, emerging from the loving service for Wayne Dyer in December- so many people feeding out through the church doors, and looking over to see that someone (Chuck Varney?) had rode Wayne’s tractor with its crane over to the church and placed it, bowing its shovel-head gracefully in respect, at the door.

May 2018 - 2019 Real Estate SALES as recorded at the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds and on file at the Town of Chebeague Island . . .

Provided as a public service by John Holt, Associate Broker, 207-370-4017 Anchor Realty • 361 US Route 1 • Falmouth ME 04105, 207-781-8524 Come for the property … Stay for the Community !

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June 2019

CHEBEAGUE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY What’s New at CTC?

Freight on Bus and Ferry

CTC operates under regulatory restrictions on what can be trans- ported on the buses and the ferry—and these rules are not always the same. We understand this causes confusion for our passengers and have posted on the ferry and on all the buses what the restrictions are. You can also find a chart of the restrictions on the News and Infor- mation page and Freight page of our website. In addition to the regu- latory restrictions, the Town of Yarmouth re- stricts commercial deliv- eries to the Cousins Island wharf to 7:00 AM to 12:15 PM on non- holiday weekdays. Only non-dual wheeled vehi- cles may make deliver- ies. Finally, CTC must re- strict certain freight due to the volume of person- al freight we transport during summer week- ends. CTC will prohibit trans- portation of machines with engines (mower, moped, etc.), lumber, building materials, ap- pliances, and furniture beginning on the 12:15 PM ferry on Friday through the 7:15 PM ferry on Sunday from May through Septem- ber. At other times, transportation is at the discretion of the bus driver and captain.

Update on the Independence The tentative launch date for the Independence is June 21st at 2 PM. CTC will be holding a launch ceremony with christening at Washburn & Doughty. Enjoy refreshments as we celebrate our new ferry! All are invited to the event. CTC will provide bus rides to and from the boatyard. If you are interested in riding the bus, please sign up on the ferry. If you can’t sign up in per- son, call the office to be added to the list. After launch the Independence must undergo a number of sea trials and tests—so she won’t be coming home for a few weeks. Captain Amanda is busy planning a homecoming party on the Stone Wharf for the big day. Check out our Facebook page for updates.

ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING

CTC OFFICE (207) 846-5227/846-3700 16 North Road, PO Box 27 Chebeague Island, ME 04017 chebeaguetrans@gmail.com chebeaguetrans.com CTC Birthdays John Wilkinson— 6/12 Happy Birthday! If you would like to become a member simply notify the office and provide name, address, and the $40 member- ship fee per person. Our annual mem- ber meeting will be held on Saturday July 20st at 9 AM at the Island Hall. The agenda items typically include a review of prior year financial per- formance, election of directors, and a President‘s report providing an up- date on major ac- tivities and pro- jects.

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May 2019

CHEBEAGUE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY What’s New at CTC?

Cousins Lot Maintenance

Yarmouth Daily Parking Spaces In order to better manage Yarmouth resident vehicles using the Town’s daily parking spaces, signs will be in- stalled shortly re- serving spaces exclu- sively for Yarmouth day parkers. Barge will be launched 4/29 In the next few weeks we will be hav- ing the Cousins Lot r e ce i ve a n nu a l maintenance.

The “Independence”

Key: We thank the majority of our customers who respect and comply with our parking policies. For those persons who do not com ly, we will tow violators. This includes vehicles parked with no or expired tickets and those abusing the “loaner” policy shown above. It is a long-standing CTC policy that parking permit customers may substitute a “loaner” vehicle when the stick- ered vehicle is being repaired. This program may not be used to, in effect, share a sticker between vehicles. Use of a loaner must be authorized by the Office. Parking Policies Enforcement “ Loaner” Vehicle Policy

The delivery date of the Inde- pendence has been changed by Washburn & Doughty due to delays in construction of other boats at their yard. The estimat- ed launch date is now 6/21 at 2 PM. The Independence will have to undergo sea trials and required testing for regulatory approval. Therefore, it is uncer- tain at this time when the Inde-

pendence will be home and able to carry passengers. We are planning a launch party at W&D in East Boothbay and are hopeful that many Islanders will be interested in joining us for that event. CTC will provide bus transportation to the launch. As plans are finalized we will post the details.

June-19 Where’s the CTC Boat?

CTC Trips where crew assistance is available l regularly scheduled boat WITH assistance available We are pleased to announce that CTC boats (Islander, Independence, and Dovekie) will all have Automated Identification Systems (AIS) installed. The Islander’s AIS is operational now—the Dovekie’s will be working May 1st. You can track their location at www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/shipid: 42737/zoom:15 or down- loading an App. Suggested Apps will be posted on our Facebook page. Please be advised that there could be a several minute delay in the transmission of the data, so do not rely on the AIS to give you the vessel’s exact location . During the first or second week in May, Bartlett Tree wi l spray the Route One lot for brown-tail moth. The spraying should be completed before the first bus of the day. The spray may get on vehicles but it will not damage the paint. Customers are urged to park in the center rows of the lower part of the lot to minimize exposure. As soon as we have a definite date, we will post it. However, it would be prudent to park away from trees beginning the end of April. Summer Ferry Fee Increases effective 5/1/2019 Child (Ages 6-11)/Pet (20 tickets) - $26.00 Resident/Parking Permit Holder—Adult (10 tickets) - $39.00 CTC Carts We provide carts for our customers at a considerable cost. Please do not overload the carts and don’t put them on the float at Cousins when it is windy—several have been lost overboard!! SPRAYING FOR BROWN-TAIL Key: m there is a boat scheduled BUT below half-tide and 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 .7708 0.8125 0.8438 0.8958 0.9479 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 6 - 1 Saturday m l l l m m m m l l l 6 - 2 Sunday l l l l m m m 6 - 3 Monday m m m l l l l m m m l l 6 - 4 Tuesday m m m l l l l m m m m l 6 - 5 Wednesday m m m l l l l l m m m m 6 - 6 Thursday m m m m l l l l l m m m 6 - 7 Friday m m m m l l l l l m m m m 6 - 8 Saturday l m m m l l l l m m m 6 - 9 Sunday m m m l l l l 6 - 10 Monday l l l m m m l l l l l l 6 - 11 Tuesday l l l m m m m l l l l l 6 - 12 Wednesday l l l l m m m m l l l l 6 - 13 Thursday l l l l m m m m m l l l 6 - 14 Friday l l l l l m m m m l l l l 6 - 15 Saturday m l l l m m m m l l l 6 - 16 Sunday l l l l m m m 6 - 17 Monday m m m l l l l m m m m l 6 - 18 Tuesday m m m l l l l l m m m l 6 - 19 Wednesday m m m m l l l l m m m m 6 - 20 Thursday m m m l l l l m m m 6 - 21 Friday m m m l l l l l m m m 6 - 22 Saturday m m m m l l l l m m m 6 - 23 Sunday m m m l l l l 6 - 24 Monday l m m m l l l l l m 6 - 25 Tuesday l l m m m l l l l l 6 - 26 Wednesday l l m m m l l l l l 6 - 27 Thursday l l l m m l l l l l 6 - 28 Friday l l l m m m l l l l l 6 - 29 Saturday l l l l m m m l l l l 6 - 30 Sunday l l l m m m l 7 - 1 Monday m l l l m m m m l l Morning trips Afternoon Trips Evening Trips CTC OFFICE (207) 846-5227/846-3700 16 North Road, PO Box 27 Chebeague Island, ME 04017 chebeaguetrans@gmail.com chebeague rans.com CTC Annual Meeting July 20th at 9 AM at the Hall Summer Office Hours Starting May 1st Monday - Friday 9am-4pm CTC Birthdays Mary Todd—5/1 Martha Hamilton- Doughty—5/9 Amanda Campbell - 5/12 Jeremy Ames—5/23 Happy Birthday!

Insert new rules from meeting, article o buses. Update on ferry Yankee fees Don t take carts home Blanchard lot scraping Don’t open chaings or try to tie up boat

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CTC OFFICE (207) 846-5227/846-3700 16 North Road, PO Box 27 Chebeague Island, ME 04017 chebeaguetrans@gmail.com chebeaguetrans.com Starting May 1st Monday - Friday 9am-4pm We thank the majority of our customers who respect and comply with our parking policies. For those persons who do not comply, we will tow violators. This includes vehicles parked with no or expired tickets and those abusing the “loaner” policy shown above. It is a long-standing CTC policy that parking permit customers may substitute a “loaner” vehicle when the stick- ered vehicle is being repaired. This program may not be used to, in effect, share a sticker between vehicles. Use of a loaner must be authorized by the Office. Summer Office Hours Parking Policies Enforcement “ Loaner” Vehicle Policy

Summer Fer Child ( Resident/Parkin

We provide carts for not overload the cart when it is windy—se

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846-4351 phone • 846-4358 fax cheblib@hotmail.com https://cheblib.booksys.net/opac/cheblib/index.html#menuHome Chebeague Island Library

Summer Hours now in effect.

Summer Hours

NEW BOOKS The Shape of the Ruins by Juan Gabriel Vasquez Josephine Baker’s Last Dance by Sherry Jones Life After Suicide by Jennifer Ashton, MD Chasing the Scream by Joann Hari Among the Shadows by Bruce Robert Coffin Think we should have a book or film? Let us know!

Sunday Closed Monday 4:00pm - 8:00pm Tuesday 10:00am - 4:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm Wednesday 10:00am - 4:00pm Thursday 10:00am - 4:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm Saturday 10:00am - 1:00pm

Our modular unit in the children’s section has been updated with lots of interesting new books, new puzzles and a whole section devoted to trains. Come check it out!

We will not be publishing an interim year phone directory, but wait until 2020 to publish. If you have a correction or are new to Chebeague and want to be listed in the directory, please email gulldirect@hotmail. com . All updates are printed in the monthly Calendar.

A gentle reminder to use marked pathways when coming into the Community Center. Our garden is in full bloom for everyone to enjoy. Plus, if you haven’t walked on our beautiful stone walkway, take it from the parking lot. Thank you!

New Library bags are available for $28.00. We also have lots of used books and movies for sale.

WWW .M AINE I SLAND E NERGY . COM 207.808.3222

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Summer Can’t Be Far Behind!

Land, Land, and more Land! THREE different island building opportunities await!

This month’s featured property: *4.7 acres *Soils Tested *Great Location *$119,000

COMING SOON: Chebeague Island - 4-bedroom house and barn with character and charm, renovated throughout with new kitchen, baths, and views. Pine Point, Scarborough - year round 3-bedroom bungalow, with new kitchen, marsh frontage in close proximity to 6 miles of sandy beach.

Contact Jane Leonard For all your real estate needs! www.chebeaguerealestate.com 207.831.9951|Jane@homesinmaine.com| The Common at 88 Middle St, Portland, ME

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Chebeague United Methodist Church News

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

Get Ready for Vacation Bible School! August 12 – 16, 3 PM – 6 PM We’re excited to announce our theme for this summer’s Vacation Bible School – To Mars and Beyond! Explore favorite Bible stories in light of God’s wonderful universe. VBS is open to kids of all ages (children entering grade Pre-K and younger are welcome with a parent or guardian). We play games, do science experiments, sing songs, and, of course, make crafts! Dinner is provided every night for kids and volunteers.

We also need your help to make this happen – between station leaders, set up, providing decorations and food – and so much more. Visit our website ( www.chebeagueumc.org/vbs ) for more information, for registration forms, and to learn how you can help make this year’s VBS the most successful we’ve had so far!

Food Pantry Items — Our food pantry is always in need of donations (both monetary and foodstuff) to help our island neighbors. Some items that we find get distributed quickly are: products with low/no salt or low/no sugar, nut butters, gluten free items, and decaf and regular coffee. Next time you’re at the grocery store, pick up an extra item or two to donate to your island food pantry! (As a reminder, we are unable to distribute items that are open or expired).

Miss a Sunday in Worship? You can always visit our website at www.chebeagueumc.org and click on the link to read Pastor Melissa’s recent sermons. You can also find out what’s going on by checking out the church calendar or our current events page – all available from the front page of our website.

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.

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

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

Sew Good, 2 nd & 4 th , 1:00–5:00 p.m., PH

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 Chebeague Recreation Center Chebeague Recreation Center News www.chebeaguerec.co * 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, Adele & 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 & Lynn 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 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

www.chebeaguerec.com * Email crc@chebeague.net * (207) 846-5068

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.

Happy Spring! Summer is just around the corner! Sign up now for Kids’ Place and CRC Summer Camps on our website www.chebeaguerec.com. Don’t forget our annual Lobster roll fundraiser benefiting Kids’ Place. Please call 846-8712 to reserve your lobster rolls now. The Chebeague Recreation Center and Kids’ Place wish to THANK YOU for your continued support.

Notices Ladies Aid: Please join us for crafty projects and camaraderie at 11:00am each Thursday. Communion Service: A regular Catholic Communion Service will be held every Saturday at 4:00pm at the church. Sew Good: Sew Good will meet June 12 th and 26 th from 1:00-5:00pm at the Parish House. For more information, please call Lola Armstrong (846-4737) or Karen Corson (846- 0938). Catholic

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. Summer Rental: 3(+) Bedroom house for rent by the week at 466 North Rd. We have some openings for the 2019 season. The house is clean, well laid-out and has a quiet private yard. It is very close to a great beach (the Hook) with sandbar to Little Chebeague, as well as the Chebeague Recreation Center. The house is very comfortable and spacious and is fully equipped with washer, dryer, dishwasher, linens, etc. Sleeps 6 easily, and more if some are kids. Ideal for family vacations. Price is $1,200 per week. Call 207-846-4467, or email birkett@chebeague.net .

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Berkshire Hathaway Home Services 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”

Please welcome KellyWentworth of Yarmouth as the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NERE co-broker now assisting on Chebeague Island. Kelly grew up in Yarmouth where she still resides and has been an area broker for 30 years. Her father, RegWentworth, was the Island’s appliance repairman for many years. She is our Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NERE Freeport o ce managing broker and a consistent top seller. She will provide increased opportunities for marketing exposure while providing experience and expertise.

—OFFERINGS AND NEW PRICES—

Chebeague Island-North Road 1.5 ac. building lot. $84,900 New Price MLS #1362057 33 Bluff Head Road, Chebeague Island $449,000 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, sun room, 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.

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, just around the corner from Chebeague Island’s School and Recreation Center with pool, tennis/basketball courts.

1.5 surveyed acres. Frontage on 2 roads. Septic area located and approved on this lot. Well located for access to all island amenities - Golf, tennis, beaches, store, library, school, Rec center, town office and boat yard. An Excellent building site. Chebeague Island 1.5 ac. building lot on North Rd and Carter’s Point Rd. $74,500 MLS #1363705 Suitable septic area located. Adjacent lot to a year-round residence. Priced to sell. O’Neil Road, Chebeague Island - 1.06 buildable lot. $54,500 MLS #1415010

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Thank You Letters

“The secrets of life are not shown except to sympathy and likeness.” Ralph Waldo Emerson It’s during this time that we learn how important community is. I so appreciate your kindness, prayers, support and sympathy during this time in our lives. Also, I wish to express my sincere gratitude to Sam Birkett for the beautiful poem she shared with me. It was heartfelt by my family and fitting for my dad’s life as we returned him to City Island, his childhood home. Sincerely, The Paradise Family Thank you to a Good Samaritan On May 5, I had just started unloading packages at the CTC Route 1 parking lot when I fell flat onto the concrete. My left toe had caught in one of the soft handles of a cooler bag, my first package to be unloaded. A very nice man brought me paper towels and water and then proceeded to unload the rest of my packages. When I realized I should go to Mercy’s express care facility on Route 1, (a good idea as I needed 2 stitches in my lip) this nice man offered to shepherd my packages to the Stone Pier. Unfortunately, in my state of mind we never introduced ourselves; so, I don’t know who to thank. Thus, this public thanks to my Good Samaritan. Gwendolyn Stevens

OPENING FOR SEASON JULY 9

BECOME A RED STUDIO TRANSFORMER!

SIGN OUT AN UNDERLOVED PIECE IN OUR ANNEX, TRANSFORM IT INTO A WORK OF ART, AND DONATE IT BACK TO US BY JULY 31 IN TIME FOR US TO INCLUDE IT IN OUR AUGUST 3 AUCTION! TAKE AN ANTIQUE IRONING BOARD AND TURN IT INTO A BAR! PAINT A BEACH SCENE ON A TIRED TABLE! TURN A CRIB INTO A HANGING DAY BED! REUSE OLD THINGS IN NEW WAYS, AND HELP THE COMMONS AND OUR PLANET! ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ISLAND COMMONS.

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Community Matters: Pitch in at Chedemption

Wow!! In 2018, volunteers from 13 island nonprofits packed and shipped off well over 150,000 cans and bottles. Impressive as those numbers sound, this task is never ending, and we need your help to keep this Chebeague Island Council program running. The schedule for each nonprofit is listed below and posted on the back wall of the Chedemption shed under the roll of plastic bags as well as on the door of the Community Center. Each nonprofit is asked to provide 27 hours of coverage during their week in return for a share of the proceeds. Your participation benefits each participating nonprofit, keeps several tons of trash from our waste stream, and helps ensure that our roadsides are free from bottle and can litter. So please call your favorite nonprofit and sign up for a slot or two! The Chedemption “Baggettes” could also use your help with the weekly task of loading boxes and bags for transport to Chandlers Wharf every Thursday at 7:45 a.m. Meet us at the transfer station. For more information, call Ann Thaxter at 846-3274. Summer 2019 Chedemption Schedule June 26 to July 1 Chebeague Island Historical Society July 3 to 8 Chebeague Island Council July 10 to 15 Chebeague Recreation Center July 17 to 22 Hall July 24 to 29 Chebeague Island Library July 31 to August 5 Stephen Ross Scholarship August 7 to 12 Sailing School August 14 to 19 CUMC August 21 to 26 Island Commons August 28 to September 2 Chebeague and Cumberland Land Trust September 4 to 9 Sanford’s Pond September 11 to 16 CPA September 18 to 23 CICA September 25, 2018, to June 21, 2020: Chedemption Baggettes Crew

a.k.a. The Free Concert Fund Presents June 2019 Concert Schedule All concerts held at the Chebeague United Methodist Church at 7:00 pm unless otherwise noted. THE MacBeth CONCERT SERIES

SATURDAY, JUNE 1— Tyler Putnam, Sarah Nordin and Friends Beloved arias and favorite show tunes at their best! Tyler Putnam, bass; Sarah Nordin, mezzo-soprano; Holly Flack, coloratura soprano and Richard Cordova, pianist

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Start getting ready! 4 th of July 2019 Theme: We Have the Music In Us

Join Us on “The Result” for fun, friendly, fast and safe trans- portation on your schedule! We look forward to seeing you aboard! Same day round trip, between Chebeague and Cousins, for up to 6 people, between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. Look for information on upcoming cruises!

Chebeague Water Taxi

Contact Us: 846-LOVE(5683)

chebeaguewatertaxi.com for more rates and information. chebeaguewatertaxi@gmail.com

Relax, We Got This!

JUNE 2019 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR Summer Cruises Available: *The Lobster Experience — Bring home the freshest Maine Lobsters! * Lunch and a Tour — Fresh Maine Lobster Roll Basket* * Sunset Cruise — Watch a Beautiful Sunset and bring your favorite beverage! * Cocktails and Constellations Evening Cruise — See the Milky Way, planets, and more! Featur- ing Ebb & Thyme signature cookie exclusively baked for Chebeague Water Taxi!

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JUNE 2019

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Sat

1 Free Concert Series, 7pm CUMC

2 CUMC worship, 10:00

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4 Scrabble, IC, 3:30

5 Bingo, IC, 3:30

6 Ladies Aid, PH, 11:00

7 Cribbage, PH, 7:00

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Town Meeting 9:00 AM at the Hall

Book-Study Group, CIL, 4:30

9 CUMC worship, 10:00

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

12 Sew Good, PH, 1:00-5:00 Bingo, IC, 3:30

13 Ladies Aid, PH, 11:00

14 Cribbage, PH, 7:00

15 CIHS Museum opens, 11am CIHS Lecture series, Hall, 7pm

Book-Study Group, CIL, 4:30

16 CUMC worship, 10:00

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18 Scrabble, IC,3:30

19 Bingo, IC, 3:30

20 Ladies Aid, PH, 11:00

21 Cribbage, PH, 7:00

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Book-Study Group, CIL, 4:30

23 CUMC worship, 10:00

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

26 Sew Good, PH, 1:00-5:00 Bingo, IC, 3:30

27 Ladies Aid, PH, 11:00

28 Cribbage, PH, 7:00

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Book-Study Group, CIL, 4:30 30 CUMC worship, 10:00 Book-Study Group, CIL, 4:30

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