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Chebeague Island Council Calendar

#11 | November 2016

November 2016 • Issue #11 • Chebeague Island Council Calendar

On the Cover The Kids’ Place was started by the Chebeague Parents’ Association in 2008 and moved to its own building in 2010. Currently, the Kids’ Place operates as part of the Chebeague Recreation Center, serving 9 families and 11 children weekly and a mix of approximately 40 children at various times throughout the year. Children currently attending range from one to seven years of age. Three are enrolled in our twice-weekly preschool program, which prepares children for the pre-K classroom in the public school. This year, we have had over 16 volunteers of all ages and we have awarded 75 hours of community service credits to high school and middle school students. The Kids’ Place is always looking for volunteers to help out with children’s programs. We are also always fundraising. Currently, we hope to raise enough money to buy some cozy children’s furniture to create a reading corner for our daily attendees. If you are interested in helping out or becoming involved, email us at kidsplace@chebeague.net or call 846-8712 and talk to Carrie Ridgway. (Photo courtesy of Cathy MacNeill.) 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. As a courtesy and space permitting, island nonprofits are given 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, $60; 1/2 page, $30; 1/4 page, $15; 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. The deadline for submissions for the December issue is noon on November 20, 2016.

Contents From the Island Council 3 Notes from the Hall 4 Island Commons 5 From the Town Office 6 Wellness Matters 7 CRC News 8 Marty’s Memories 9 Library News 10 One Man’s Island 10 CIHS Update 11 CIUMC News 11 CTC Update 12 Recompense Fund 13 Firefighter Footnotes 13 Notices 13 Classified Ads 13 The Mail 14 Directory Corrections 14 Safety Matters 15 CPA News 15 Births and Deaths 15 October Calendar 16 Publisher Nancy Olney, Marjorie Stratton, Ann Thaxter, and 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., Chebeague Island Graphic Design Sharkey Graphic Solutions www.sharkeygraphics.com Chebeague Island Council Board Members: Lola Armstrong, Christine Auffant, Pam Curran, Carol Lynn Davis, Jennifer Hackel, Deb Hall, Ester Knight, Jaye-AllisonNunan,

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mls #1214563 This 20+ year-old open-concept post and beam is a year-round home on a full foundation that sits on two adjacent 1.6 acre, nicely wooded lots. Each is under a separate deed. Close neighbors include the Kids’ Place Day Care; Recreation Center with pool, tennis, and basketball courts; and the Chebeague School with athletic field and renowned playground. Great opportunity offering privacy, accessibility, room for additions or outbuildings, or the option to divide the property. Just needs rolled up sleeves and a new vision. Very fairly priced. $225,000

Notes from the Chebeague Island Council

The Council had a very busy and productive October. Forty-three islanders came for their flu shot on the 14 th !! Thank you to all who helped and to Mac and Beth for the wonderful donuts. I think folks come for the donuts and get a flu shot as an afterthought. Maybe we should call it the Donut Clinic and offer the flu shot if you want one…. The Council has been working hard to ensure health care services are available on the island. We met with MaineHealth and are very excited to announce that Steve Baybutt, RN, MS, will be coming to the Wellness Center every other Tuesday starting November 1. He will be here from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. No appointment is needed, and there is no charge for this service. These hours could be increased if needed, and through MaineHealth, the Council will be able to offer expanded services such as foot care clinics at both the Wellness Center and the Commons. Steve is able to do many things including blood draws, INR tests, blood pressure checks, wound care, suture removal, immunizations, and home visits for chronic illness monitoring to name a few. We

are happy to say, again, that these services will be available to islanders at no charge. He will be able to go to the Commons as well. There are plans to offer school health programs that will be both fun and educational. Steve has a master’s degree in nursing and holds Certifications in Emergency Nursing, Trauma Nursing, Pediatric Emergency Nursing, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Basic Life Support as well as specializing in Telehealth and Rapid Response. A resident of Yarmouth, Steve has been a soccer coach and knows many island families. He and his wife, a reading specialist in the Falmouth school system, have two children in elementary school in Yarmouth and have deep roots in the Littlejohn Island community. Please stop in the Wellness Center and meet Steve on Tuesday November 1. Iwant to thank the community for all their support and encouragement while the Council has been working to ensure the availability of health care services on the island. I believe our growing partnership with MaineHealth will bring new and exciting health care opportunities for islanders of all ages. See you Tuesday morning November 1!

The Annual Kids’ Place Pie Sale Is Here!

LADIES AID CHRISTMAS FAIR Saturday November 19 Come for Great Handmade Treasures, Fudge, Baked Goods, Pies, and the Fabulous White Elephant Table!! Stay for a Yummy Hot Lunch! Don’t Forget to Order Your Christmas Wreath! Noon to 2:30 p.m. at the Parish House

Choose from pumpkin, apple, mixed berry, blueberry, chocolate cream, coconut cream and so many mmmmmore! Call (846-8712) or email (kidsplace@chebeague.net) to find out the details and reserve your favorite Thanksgiving pie! Last year we sold out fast, so order soon! Pie pickup will be at the Kids’ Place on Wednesday November 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All pies $16 All proceeds benefit the Kids’ Place

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Notes from the Hall

A new sign in the Hall says “Gather.” Indeed, that is what we are all about—gathering. There are town meetings, committeemeetings, Whalers’ rehearsals, flu clinics, informational events sponsored by the Council, and of course, the Wednesday affairs. This year is a little different, so mark your calendars: Community Lunch is served the third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. and is headed up by Arlene. Susie and Arlene will also offer Community Breakfast every fourth Wednesday of each month from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; every other Wednesday, start your morning with a great cuppa Joe and a treat made by Gina and then come back at noon for soup—your choice of vegetarian or meat-based— cooked up by Ruth and Wanda with assistance from Deb and Ester. So join us and gather!

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Island Commons

ISLAND COMMONS Business Office: 207-846-5610 Administrator: Amy Rich Care Coordinator: Vicki Todd Compassionate Elder Care...Serving Chebeague Island and Greater Casco Bay ASSISTED LIVING ~ ADULT DAY CARE ~ IN-HOME CARE ~ RESPITE CARE ISLAND COMMONS Business Office: 207-846-5610 Administrator: Amy Rich Care Coordinator: Vicki Todd Co passionate Elder Care...Serving Chebeague Island and Greater C sco Bay ASSISTED LIVING ~ ADULT DAY CARE ~ IN-HOME CARE ~ RESPITE CARE

YARD SALE CHANGES!! Yes, bargain hunters, there will still be a yard sale in August ... and COMING SOON watch for the opening of The Red Studio Resale Shop at Island Commons ... your opportunity to shop for high-quality furniture & household furnishings year-round. (See announcement on the back cover of the Island Calendar) VAN UPDATE: We’re actively shopping! Pat Murray is generously providing his time and expertise to help us secure a great vehcle at a fair price ... We are grateful to Recompense Fund, Davis Foundation, The Niblic, and individual donors. A memorial gift from Mary Gomez’s Go Fund Me campaign provided the final boost making this purchase possible. We look forward to a warm, safe winter navigating in our new wheels THANK YOU ALL! John Emery of Emery Creative is developing a new WEBSITE for The Commons, featuring up-to-date news, information on events, programs & activities. We will finally be able to accept online donations .... and stay better connected with our community... watch for news that we’ve gone “live” with islandcommons.com ! Congratulations to CELIA WHITEHEAD , who has completed her certification and will be our newest full-time CRMA. Celia is a wonderful addition to our dedicated and highly qualified team of caregivers ... we’re lucky to have her!

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Northeast Real Estate 208 U.S. Rt. One Suite 2, Freeport, ME 04032 207-869-5173 On Chebeague Agent, Specs Eaton – cell 207-491-5150 specseaton@gmail.com

“Quality real estate practice becomes great community service” This could be a good year to build. Looking for a good building lot? Please call.

61 Haskell Drive

mls #1277591

One of the last large waterfront properties available in Casco Bay. If you ever wanted a family and friends compound with its own beach, moorings, and privacy, this is it. Bordered on either side by high end homes, this wooded 21+ acre property has its own new road, a drilled well, a recent septic system, and a seasonal camp sitting at the water's edge. Offers 425' on the water, 530' along paved North Road, a new road with ROW through the property, and a private, wooded setting. Owner financing available to qualified buyers. $1,100,000

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From the Town Office

Office Hours — We are open Monday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday. 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 Friday November 11 in observance of Veterans’ Day and November 24 and 25 in observance of Thanksgiving. Fire Permits — Burn permits are available at the Town Office when Gloria Brown is working. You may also get a fire permit online at www.maineburnpermit.com .

Volunteer Opportunities —We are still looking for an Animal Control Officer . This position does require certification within six months of appointment. Volunteers are also needed for the newly established Health Care Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee . The purpose of this committee is to begin the work of creating a Health Care Advisory Committee, subject to approval at a future Town Meeting. The committee shall consist of seven members who shall serve without compensation and shall be appointed by the municipal officers such that the committee has the following representation: one member of the Board of Selectmen or the Town Administrator, one member from the Island Commons Resource Center, one member from the Chebeague Island Council, two members currently or formerly professionally engaged in health care activities, and two members at large. Applications are available on the town’s website ( www.townofchebeagueisland.org ) and in the town office. Planning Board — The Planning Board is currently working on amendments to the Land Use Ordinance. Planning Board agendas are posted on our website.

Dog Licenses— Dog tags are now available. Failure to license your dog before January 31, 2017, will result in an additional $25.00 late fee. Voting — You may still register to vote in person at the Town Office or at the polls November 8.

Transfer Station Hours— Please remember that the Transfer Station hours change on November 6, 2016, when daylight saving time ends. We will no longer be open Monday and Thursday morning, and we will close at 4:00 p.m. on the days when the Transfer Station is open.

Stone Wharf Parking — For the month of November, there is no parking on the north side of the Stone Wharf. Thank you for your support, and remember to be kind to one another, Marjorie E. Stratton, Town Administrator Maine Island Energy

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Wellness Matters: Avoiding Holiday Temptation by Jenny Hackel

Oh boy, here come the holidays: Thanksgiving turkey with the fixin’s, holiday parties, Christmas cookies, and New Year’s dinner. The sugar plums are already dancing in my head. But food is so abundant in our society, we now have an epidemic of health problems related to obesity: hypertension, diabetes, strokes, heart disease, sleep apnea, and cancer. No wonder so many people wake up on New Year’s Day and resolve to lose weight. Here are ten ways we can support each other in making healthier choices this holiday season so those New Year’s resolutions can be about something more fun. 1. Don’t skip meals. Many people think that if they skip breakfast or lunch, they can eat twice as much at dinner. Research shows that people who skip a meal usually end up eating three to four times the number of calories at the next meal. Hunger is stronger than reason! 2. Bake, broil, steam, or sauté instead of fry. Fried food has hidden fats, which are the most calorie-dense of all the foods we eat, and raises blood cholesterol. 3. Plan ahead. Don’t go too hungry to a party—eat a salad first, and drink a good tall glass of water—we often drink too much alcohol and eat too many appetizers even before dinner starts. Focus instead on people and conversation. 4. Leave the platters on the buffet table. People eat more food than they need when the platters are within easy reach on the table. 5. Serve and eat lots of healthful fruits and veggies. Use rounds of fresh cucumber and thin slices of apple

to replace crackers. Dip celery and other vegetables in hummus. As themain course, go for green beans sprinkled with sliced roasted almonds, julienne carrots sautéed with ginger and soy, roasted cauliflower tossed with basil pesto, salad greens with sliced peppers and vinaigrette— the healthier options are endless and delicious. 6. Serve smaller portions. Instead of a big scoop of stuffing, take a small one. Instead of five ounces of meat, take three or four, but don’t scrimp on the low-cal veggies. 7. Use lower calorie alternatives. You can replace the full- fat ice cream and chocolate sauce with low-fat frozen yogurt and a sprinkle of granola and fresh berries for half the calories. In so doing, you get more vitamins and fiber and eat less fat and sugar. 8. Savor the flavor. Sometimes there is no low-calorie alternative to your favorite Christmas pudding. Okay! Eat a smaller portion with a small Turkish coffee spoon and cherish every bite. A dietitian once told me it’s the first three bites that give people the most pleasure, the rest is empty calories, so really focus on the taste. 9. Read labels. Learn what a serving is; avoid foods where more than a third of the calories come from fat, especially saturated fat; stay away from corn syrup and added sugar when possible. Go with more natural, less processed foods and those with the least amount of salt. 10. Plan party activities that are not about eating. Sing songs, play charades, get out the board games, go for a walk, play Twister, dance the Macarena, plan a holiday treasure hunt. Here’s to your—and our—health!

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Chebeague Recreation Center News

Chebeague Recreation Center News www.chebeaguerec.com * crc@chebeague.net * (207) 846-5068 (207) 846-5068 www.chebeaguerec.com crc@chebeague.net

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A special THANK YOU to the many volunte that made the CRC Summer Frolic such huge success! And a huge thank you to all our event sponsors: Chebeague Island Boat Yard, Linda White, Gordon Bit Adele & Anthony Gorody, Joan Dayton, Victoria and E Bonebakker, Vail Traina, Doug & Donna Clark, Schuyl Linda Grant, Corky & Carly Clarke, Chuck & Linda G Sally & Rich Crapser, John & Courtney Wilson, Howar & Pat Hatler, Amy & Marc Demers, Island Market, Bob Nancy Earnest , Beverly & Stephen Johnson, Chip & V Emery, Peter & Theresa Kaufman, Ray & Gladdie Gilm Elizabeth & Scott Lewis, Peter Klein, Chip & Vicki Em & Amanda Layng, Kyle & Benson Legg, Eldon & Betts Charles & Lynn Mills, Manny Morgan & Chris Corbet Lunt & Jeanne Mullen, Margie Pflaum, Malcolm & San Rice, Scott & Janice Searway, Donna Simonetti, Onnol Larry Smith, Tee Taggart & Jack Turner, Toby & Stacy David and Sandra Wilson, Warren & Sue Bogle, Steven Melanie Jakway and Diane McKenna-Yasek We Have A Pottery Instructor!! If you are interested in taking a pottery class at CRC please give us a call. We ar trying to set up the most convenient t me for those that are int r sted.

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

Kids’ Place Open Mon-Thurs until 4:30 PM.

New L ghts! The light replacement project is co plet and the facility is looking great AND w can se !! Every light fixture in the facility is new and energy efficient thanks to The Recompense Fund grant that we received. Ken Pelton and crew completed the project quickly and the lights look great. Stop by and see what a difference they have made.

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Don’t forget our annual Thanksgiving Pie/Bake sale Call 846-8712 for more information. Pool Update

Great news!! With pledges and donations received, we have officially raised enough funds to add lane lines to the bottom of the pool. Some repair work has already begun but

Camp Chebeague Aug 1-5, Baseball Camp

the bulk of the work will take place as soon as the ice has thawed in the spring. Thank you to everyone that contributed to making this dream a reality!

Aug 8-12, Art Camp Lunch and Swim Tues, Wed, Thurs 11:30-4:30 PM 7/7-8/11

W Ar Currently Hiring Program Leaders! If you are interested in leading a program at the Rec Center this fall, winter and/or spring and summer, please give us a call. Sports, arts, games... all ideas are welc me! OR, if there is a program that y u wo ld like the Rec to offer PLEASE let us know that too.

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Repair and servicing ofelectric appliances, water heaters, water-pump systems, septic-pump systems, sump pumps, and lamps and light fixtures. Installation and repair of electrical systems and components, including generator sales and service. Installation and repair of wiring for telephones, computers, televisions, and sound systems Wiring of boats and marine facilities, such as docks and piers. Thanks for your business, and remember to support your local island businesses Kim Boehm

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Marty’s Memories: The Village by Marty Trower

Chebeague Opportunities

The Village—that’s what we used to call it, although some called it “The Center.” Pedaling there on our bikes made for a fun, independent excursion. The picture shows Leonard’s Store on the left with its high facade and wooden sign. There’s a gasoline pump almost cut off to the left of the store. Is that the old Post Office to the right, with the leaning electrical pole in front of it? And loping along in the shadows at the front of the picture is Skipper, our first springer spaniel.

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I found the number “54” stenciled on the back of the photo. I assume that’s short for 1954. And there you have some factual details about this photo.What interests me most—and what I hope affects readers the same way—is the trigger effect such visuals can have on our other senses. Only because I am now letting myself take the time to linger with a picture am I able to travel within it. I go from the prominent storefront to the slant-roofed building to the almost not noticeable dog in the foreground. Then, my eye is taken back to the store again. This time I notice what seems to be the dirt road out front. It appears dry, with no dark rain spots. I’m remembering now the hot climb on bikes up the hill by Lewis Ross’s house. Going into the store. Dark wood walls, wooden counter tops and display cases. Light pouring in from somewhere onto open bins and boxes of—all I remember is the corn. Grandpa Trower wanted corn on the cob all the time when he lived with us. We went to Leonard’s Store a lot. The Post Office had that same old dark wood glow to it. I remember the wooden mail slot boxes and creaking wooden floors. I found one of those boxes in a dumpster at the transfer station about twenty years ago. It still had name labels on it. I’ve stored it, taking up too much space, with all of the other cumbersome objects that remind me of the old days on Chebeague. My father found the rope-lettered Bounty Lounge sign at the dump as well. We bequeathed it to my nephew Ben Jackson after Dad died. Ben presented it to Jonathan KomLosy when he opened the Slow Bell Cafe. So you see how it goes. I hope you too will stop for a moment and let an old Chebeague photo take you back to another time and place on the island. I hope you will write about it. I wonder whether you will have to use the words “old” and “wood” a lot.

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Chebeague Island Library

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

Did you know? • Students print for free. Students have access to our box of school supplies (i.e., poster paper, markers, notebook paper, and other stuff.) • The Library has a guillotine cutter, paper punch for your use, and laminator and office supplies for purchase.

Note: unfortunately, our online catalogue isn’t functioning. Please either call or email if you are looking for a book. Poet Sheila Jordan’s new collection of poetry “Blue Ceiling” is for sale. All proceeds to benefit the Library.

Volume 10 of the Island Reader , sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission, is available, and the publishers are looking for submissions of poetry and stories for their next volume.

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One Man’s Island by Bob Libby

On our island the eleventh month enters like the eleventh hour. Soon the trees will mostly stand bare; a stubborn few will hold worn dry leaves like tattered battle flags. Even the evergreens have dumped mounds of needles to be raked and heaped around the roses. We are saddened by the shortened days; light deprivation is real to our psyches. We who are early risers like to walk the beaches and ledges as our place on the planet turns toward the sun. In November that dawn arrives three hours later and much colder than a few months ago. One might not walk barefooted by the shore. Sand and grasses crunch with frost. Now the commuters ride the Islander in darkness and return in darkness. October’s full harvest moon rose over the recently shuttered Chebeague Island Inn reflecting a path across the bay toward Cousins Island wharf and illuminating a multicolored foliage quilt thrown over the island’s flanks. November’s next full moon will rise over bare trees in dark skies. Out in the garden and woods now, we hear sporadic gunshots and the herd of deer that we have observed all summer under the apple trees on the golf

course and nibbling daylilies in our garden has headed to the low bogs of the back shore. As we amend the soil and plant the garlic bulbs, the scent of wood smoke permeates all.We look forward to evening with another oak log thrown on the hearth and Paula’s warm stew steaming on the plate. How ironic that Thanksgiving is celebrated in November and families eagerly come to our island to celebrate family traditions. We will be thankful that the ugliest election cycle of our lifetimes will be over and we can turn our attention to the real problems that our community faces. The evidence of the effects of climate change are beyond dispute. The ocean surrounding our island is changing in ways that will challenge the resilience and innovation of our citizens. The optimists among us work now to make the future better, bulbs are planted, compost piles are turned. The fishing, clamming, and aquaculture groups are discovering methods to protect the harvest from the sea. We have dark days ahead, but we will persevere, and experience teaches us that spring will come again.

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Update from the Chebeague Island Historical Society

Mark Your Calendar October 30 Fall Harvest Social at Museum: Donuts & Cider Sunday 1:00 – 4:00 PM November 20 CIHS Tree Decorating Sunday 1:00 – 3:00 PM November 25 Museum& Gift Shop Open Friday 10:00 – 4:00 PM November 27 Museum& Gift Shop Open Sunday 10:00 – 4:00 PM December 5 CIHS Holiday Party Pot-luck & Gift Swap ($10 limit) Monday 6:00 – 8:00 PM December 10 Museum& Gift Shop Open Saturday 10:00 – 4:00 PM

CURRENT EXHIBI T: Chebeague's Domestic Architecture, Settlement – 1890 Many thanks to the volunteers who mounted this excellent exhibit and to our visitors (over 2000!) who have been so enthusiastic about it. View the calendar for more opportunities to visit in 2016. THE GI F T SHOP We have a wonderful assortment of holiday gifts in the store, so please mark your calendars for our special events in November and December.

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Chebeague United Methodist Church News

chebeaguechurch@chebeague.net 846-4106 www.chebeagueumc.org www.facebook.com/chebeagueislandumc/ Office Hours — We’re excited to announce our new Administrative Assistant, Deb Bowman. Regular office hours are Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Parish House. Stop by to say hello. Pastor’s Schedule —Melissa can be reached on Wednesdays through Sundays by appointment or during office hours on Thursdays. She can be reached on Mondays and Tuesdays in case of emergency. Contact her at ml.yosuadavis@ gmail.com or at the parsonage at 846-4106. Growing with Hope — Who are we when we are at our best? That’s the question that the Growing with Hope team needs your help to answer! Over the next several weeks in worship, we want your input on several questions to help us refine our core values. You may respond on Sunday morning in worship, on our Facebook page, or by stopping by the Parish House. We need to know what is important to the wider community as we think about who we are as a church and how we can best serve you all. Booklet from Annual Meeting — Thank you to everyone who came to our annual church conference on October 16. We’re thankful for all that has been done this past year—and all that is to come in 2017! If you would like a copy of the booklet, which consists of reports from various committees in the church, as well as from the pastor and lay leader, please email chebeagueislandumc@ gmail.com . Sunday School — Sunday School is under way at 9:45 a.m. at the Parish House each week. Kids of all ages are welcome, though our Deep Blue Kids One Room Schoolhouse curriculum focuses on children ages 3 through 12 with videos, stories, and more! Contact Cheryl Hillicoss at i.m.imaginable@gmail.com for

more information on how you or your children can get involved. Many thanks to the United Methodist Foundation of New England for awarding us a grant to kickstart this program! Race and Faith — Starting the week of October 30, we’ll be offering a 4-week discussion group on race and faith: specifically on white privilege through the black/white divide in our country and the spiritual healing that comes as we learn how to see and experience race through new eyes. We’ll be using resources offered by the United Church of Christ. For more information, email Melissa and check the Church Calendar and our Facebook page for more specifics around dates and times. God Bless Us, Everyone: The Redemption of Scrooge — November 27 marks the beginning of Advent —the time of watching and waiting as we get ready for Christmas. This year, we’ll worship and study together using Matt Rawle’s book The Redemption of Scrooge , which examines Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol and what it has to teach us about living a life of faith. After all, if Scrooge got a second chance, don’t we all deserve one? We’ll have movie- watching parties, small group studies, and more! What Are You Looking for? — God is always seeking us, but sometimes, we don’t have the tools at our disposal to find God in the midst of our everyday life. If you’d like to learn more about practices that help you listen to God, contact Melissa. Thank You from the Food Pantry — A special thank you to all who thought of the food pantry as you closed up your cottages for the season. Your donation was gratefully received, and much of it has already been passed along! For an up-to-date calendar of events held at the Church and Parish House, please visit www.chebeagueumc.org/calendar .

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CHEBEAGUE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY What’s New at CTC? Holiday Schedule After reviewing the holiday ridership for recent years, we have cre- ated a schedule for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day 2017. Please note that we have one additional ferry on Thanksgiving Day. The schedule will also be posted on our website and copies will be available on the Islander and on the bus.

Parking applications due 11/28 Applications for annual parking permits have been mailed to current permit holders. The applications are also posted on the “Parking and Bus Service” page on our website. The price for a Cousins Island parking per- mit has been in- creased $25 this year after six years with- out a pricing in- crease. Parking spac- es are limited at the Cousins Island lot and we receive more applications each year than available spaces. Priority is given to families living on the Island year round, especial- ly those who com- mute. When you complete your appli- cation, please pro- vide any information you feel may help us in our decision. Applications re- ceived after the due date will not be considered for a Cousins Island spot. Customers who are more than 30 days in arrears for payment (of any kind) will not re- ceive a Cousins permit and will only receive a Route One payment when the account is paid in full .

Business Office: (207) 846-5227/846-3700 16 North Road, PO Box 27 Chebeague Island, ME 04017 chebeaguetrans@gmail.com chebeaguetrans.com have large amounts of personal freight should deliver it to the wharf and then return to the park- ing 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 batteries is also prohibited. Snow Removal Services John Wilkinson, a CTC bus driver, is once again offering personal snow remov- al services at both the Route One and Cousins Island lots. If you are interest- ed, call John at 671-8305. Bus Freight The buses are used to transport personal freight only. Com- mercial freight should be delivered directly to the wharf. Passengers who

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Gift Certificates for the Holidays! Need a gift for the Holidays? How about giving family and friends a gift to visit you on Chebeague? Contact the office and order your certificate, in any amount. The first two cus- tomers who call the CTC office and leave the message “Happy Holidays CTC!” will receive a $25 gift certificate.

Free Boat Days! Once again this year CTC’s holiday gift to the community is to provide free ferry rides twice during Decem- ber. This year our free boat days are 12/3 and 12/10.

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The Recompense Fund

The School’s Adventure to Cow Island Chebeague Island schoolteachers Kristin Westra and Tammy Hoidal applied to the Recompense Fund for a grant for all students to attend the Rippleffect program on Cow Island to kick off the school year. Recompense funded their proposal in full at the end of August. Only a few weeks later, when school opened, grades 1 through 5 were on their way in the Rippleffect boat across the waters of Casco Bay to Cow Island.

up really high on my first time. The rock wall felt like real rock. A lot of people got to the top. Caleb got up the highest. I lifted the teacher.”—A third grader “My favorite thing was the zip line. I sat down and then scooted off. I felt like I was floating in the air. The air rushed right past me.”—A fourth grader “Draining all noise from my body, I kick. I hold on for dear life. The ground rushes beneath me. Cold air blows in my face. Feeling like I’m flying, I lean forward to go faster. Whoosh, I hit the end with a jolt.”—A fourth grader “I liked the rock wall at Rippleffect. At first, it was a little scary.When I was close to the top I knew I could do it. I did not like it when I looked down.”—A second grader

After the trip the teachers commented that “Rippleffect was an amazing way to begin our school year. Working as a team and supporting each other sets the tone we wish to embrace at Chebeague Island School. The experience exceeded our expectations and really gave all students the opportunity to shine.” When board member and Island School alumnus Justin Doughty visited the students after their trip, he was overwhelmed by their enthusiastic responses to the adventure: “The first thing my group had to go on was the rock wall. I got Burn permits are still available for free through Ralph or Kim Munroe and Lisa Israel or online for a cost of $7 ($2 of which goes to the town) at www13.informe.org/burnpermit/public . As quite often happens this time of year, we are experiencing extremely high fire danger days. Please be aware and follow the rules before starting any fires. All fires must be attended at all times and require a burn permit. Ralph Munroe Cell 712-3827 Ralph and Kim Munroe Home 846-4654 Lisa Israel 274-0716 Important Resource Numbers AA 24-hour Hotline................. 774-4335/800-737-6237 Al Anon/Alateen to help family/ friends of alcoholics... 284-1844/800-498-1844 NA Hotline............................................... 800-974-0062 24-Hour Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Hotline..................... 888-568-1112 Statewide Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline... 800-871-7741 Family Crisis Services............................... 800-537-6066 Firefighter Footnotes

“I loved the zip line. Putting on the harness was a little confusing, but I did it. It was awesome to feel the wind on my face as I flew over my friends and teachers.”—A second grader

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. Sew Good: Sew Good is on hiatus until January. Catholic Communion Service: A Catholic Communion Service without a priest will be held each Saturday at 4:00 p.m. at the Parish House. Notices Ladies Aid: Please join us for crafty projects and camaraderie from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each Thursday . All are welcome!

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The Mail

We haul... Your Freight/Vehicles On/Off the island. ...20 Feet Long x 8 Feet Wide. ...Reasonable Rates. Island Electric As a new resident of Chebeague, I was told of the excellent response to medical emergencies on the island. I experienced this response recently when the Rescue team and CTC got me quickly to Cousins. I spent five days in the hospital and am now recovering nicely at home. Cards and warm wishes were appreciated. Great people on the island. Sincerely, Phil Soderstrom Thank You I am very grateful for the generous gift from my Chebeague Island community family. I am capturing images that I never thought I could. Fondly, Cathy MacNeill Thank you Chebeague Rescue and CTC

The Checks for 2015 Have Been Sent!!!! The Chebeague Island Council and the Chedemption “Bag Ladies” want to thank all the dedicated volunteers who support Chedemption. Without the community’s support and the many, many volunteers who spend countless hours helping sort, pack, and label bags and boxes, we would not be able to function. We plan to send the 2016 checks out in April 2017. Giving Thanks for a Great Neighbor We wish to extend our sincere thanks and gratitude to Doug Ross for his unfailing commitment to displaying the flags in the Island Center. Every Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Veterans’ Day, Doug can be seen diligently placing the flags on the poles for the week during these holidays and removing them at the end of the week. His efforts are well appreciated, and we want to recognize his stewardship in completing this task. A Grateful Neighborhood Personal Shopper Do you need someone to go get groceries for you? Are you looking for someone to pick up a

gift for a holiday or special occasion? Do you have children who want to go shopping to get their parents a gift? Megan Munroe will do

any of these things for you. For more information, call 846-4654 or 712-0650 .

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Please call Kim Boehm, 846.2468 or email islndelt@juno.com

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Safety Matters: LifeFlight Lands on Chebeague by Nancy Earnest

On Saturday October 15, Heather Cady, Clinical Operations Director of LifeFlight of Maine, came out to the island to educate members of the Chebeague Island Fire and Rescue about cases in which helicopter transport might be needed. LifeFlight is overseen by Central Maine Medical HealthCare and Eastern Maine HealthCare and will also soon have a base in Sanford. LifeFlight is called when every second counts between injury and arrival at a hospital. For instance, a LifeFlight helicopter can reach Portland from Chebeague in less than ten minutes. They can also go directly to Boston or another trauma center as needed. LifeFlight also has an airplane for use on longer emergency flights. Each LifeFlight helicopter is staffed by a pilot, a paramedic, and a registered nurse. When not on LifeFlight calls, their paramedics and nurses also work on staff at various hospitals to maintain critical skills. All helicopters are equipped with blood, intensive care–level equipment, night-vision goggles, and extensive medical kits. Ms. Cady reviewed steps for our Fire and Rescue team to take before the helicopter arrives. We learned how to set up a safe landing spot in various weather scenarios. For example, under normal conditions, the school ball field could be used, and in snowy weather, an area could be plowed on or beside Wharf Road. The team practiced setting up a landing zone, stood by with Engine 4, and—thanks to the new antenna—communicated very successfully with the LifeFlight crew by radio during approach and landing. The team toured the helicopter and learned about both its interior and exterior features. Finally, we coordinated a safe takeoff of the helicopter. It is comforting to know that when extreme emergencies happen on Chebeague, help is only a LifeFlight away.

Notes from the Chebeague Parents’ Association

As part of its Community Support Series: Talking Care of Our Own, Chebeague Parents’ Association is hosting “Riding the Emotional Wave: Together” Sunday, November 13, 1:00–3:00 p.m. at the Hall Free Luncheon and roundtable discussion

The process of grieving spans a lifetime and is very personal, but you need not experience it alone. Want to help yourself or someone else? Hear from Chebeague’s very own clinical experts, Michael Hollander, PhD, and Janna

Hobbs, LICSW, about anniversary reactions, mindfulness, and acceptance skills. For more information, please contact Erika Neumann (749-8022) or email CPA@chebeague.net .

BIRTHS September 13: Ronan Orion Henchey Holt, a son, to J Holt and Andrea Henchey September 22: Theron John McCarthy, a son, to Kate (Emery) and Gavin McCarthy

DEATHS September 30: Tom Hahn, 67

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November Calendar

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5 Catholic Service, Parish House, 4:00 12 Catholic Service, Parish House, 4:00 19 Ladies Aid Fair 12:00-2:30 Catholic Service, 4:00 25 CIHS Gift Shop, 10:00-4:00 Catholic Service, 4:00

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Opening soon! The Red Studio Resale Shop at the Island Commons! The Commons board is expanding your donating and buying opportunities by opening a resale shop in our charming red studio. (Fear not: We will continue our fabulous annual yard sale. What would August be without it?) But we will also provide year-round opportunities to donate and purchase furniture, antiques, decorative pieces and architectural salvage materials. We will be accepting furniture and furnishings for resale. We are ending our “open door” policy for drop offs simply because we do not have the space. To donate, contact Sam McLean (846-0510 or samhidval@gmail.com ) or Susan Stranahan (846- 9378 or susan.stranahan@gmail.com ). We will make arrangements to come take a look. Please note: We can only accept items in good condition. We ask that you donate dishes, trinkets, linens and kitchen items to the Grange. During the winter, the Red Studio will be open by appointment. We will post information about new donations on our web site and Facebook page, so check it out. To schedule an appointment, contact Sam or Susan. Stay tuned for the Grand Opening of The Red Studio Resale Shop! And thanks for your support.

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