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Chebeague Island Council Calendar

#6 | June 2016

June 2016 Issue #6 Chebeague Island Council Calendar

On the Cover

Contents: From the Island Council ................ 3 Notes from the Hall ...................... 4 CICC Update ................................ 4 Island Commons ........................... 5 From the Town Office ................... 6 Chebeague Oysters ....................... 7 My Name Is Obah ......................... 8 Garden Matters ........................... 9 Reducing Lyme Disease Risk..........10 Chebeague Parents’ Association .. 11 ecomaine Kick Off ...................... 12 Sunset Public Workshop ............. 12 Library News ............................... 13 One Man’s Island ........................ 13 Tea & Talk ................................... 14 The Mail ..................................... 14 CTC ............................................ 15 CIUMC News .............................. 16 CRC Update ............................... 17 CIHS News .................................. 19 Recompense Fund ...................... 19 MOH Craft Swap ........................ 20 New Threats from Ticks .............. 21 Births and Deaths ....................... 22 Sew Good .................................. 22 Firefighter Footnotes ................... 22 Classified Ads ............................. 22 When I Am 100 .......................... 23 June Calendar ............................. 24 Save the Date ............................. 24 Board Members: Lola Armstrong, Pam Curran, Carol Lynn Davis, Jennifer Hackel, Deb Hall, Ester Knight, Marc Minkler, Marjorie Stratton, Ann Thaxter, and Jackie Trask Contact Us 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 Publisher Chebeague Island Council

The Island Commons opened its doors in early 1999 and occupies the former Barton Curit farmhouse, which was donated by Raymond and Gladys Gilmartin. Improvements to the 19th-century house include a five-bedroom wing with bathrooms, laundry, and office space that is connected to the older part of the house by a sunny vestibule. The Commons was founded to enable Chebeague’s elders to remain in their community, close to families and friends. Since then it has been home to more than 100 residents. — Information provided by Susan Q. Stranahan, President of the Board of Directors of Island Commons; photograph supplied by Jim Thresher

About the Calendar

The Calendar is published monthly by the Chebeague Island Council, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization registered in Maine, as part of its mission of community service. 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 may be mailed (P.O. Box 12), left at the Council office (247 South Road), or emailed ( chebeagueislandcouncil@gmail.com ) and sent as attachments (.doc or .rtf) or included in the body of the text. Images and photographs should be sent in a .jpg, .jpeg, .png, or .gif format. As a courtesy and space permitting, island nonprofits are given a free half page each month to publish their news. Any submissions from nonprofits that exceed 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 submissions for length and clarity. Submissions that are not time sensitive may be held until there is sufficient space to publish them. Advertising rates are as follows: full page, $60; half page, $30; quarter page, $15; four- line classified ad, $5. Ad copy may be emailed ( chebeagueislandcouncil@gmail.com ), mailed, or brought to the Council office in person, but payment must be received before the ad can be published. Each submission should include the intended publication date, size wanted, and the number of months the ad should run. Without exception, the deadline for submission is noon on the 20 th day of the month preceding publication.

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Notes from the Chebeague Island Council

Convenient Care Is Here!

let our excellent EMTs and Paramedics help make sure you get the right level of care for emergencies. “Convenient Care” is all about providing the Island community with high-quality medical care that is convenient! Just like the Yarmouth office, Dr. O’Donnell does not bill insurance. That is one way he is able to keep his fees affordable. He will provide you with all the information you need to send in to your insurance, includingMedicare, for reimbursement. Payment

The Council is pleased and excited to officially announce that we have found a physician to be in our Wellness Center! Dr. Peter O’Donnell will see patients on a schedule similar to our previous providers. Dr. O’Donnell is a Family Practice doctor in Yarmouth. He sees children and adults— and everything in between. He will check out that sore throat, stitch up that cut, give you a tetanus shot, draw blood for those routine blood tests,

check your blood pressure; he does it all. He can even talk with your primary care doctor about any new problems that pop up. If your doctor is in California and you are here and lost or forgot your medication, don’t worry. Dr. O’Donnell can help.

is due at the time of service. If you don’t have insurance and/or find you cannot afford to pay for care, the Council can help. No one will go without care because they cannot afford it.

Convenient Care will be on Wednesdays starting June 8 th . Dr. O’Donnell will be here in the morning. No appointment needed (even more convenient!). Stop in after 8:30 a.m. and get your medical needs met—or just stop in and say hello and welcome Dr. O’Donnell to Chebeague. Although he has Chebeaguers in his Yarmouth practice, lives on Littlejohn, and has children in Yarmouth High School, he is looking forward to meeting many more Islanders and becoming a part of our community!

We are calling this “Convenient Care” because we are trying to help both Islanders and summer visitors avoid a trip to the mainland for these medical needs. You may still need to go to Mercy Quick Care or the local emergency room if you need an x-ray or require more complicated treatment. “Convenient Care” does not replace your primary care physician. It does not replace calling the Rescue. Please

The Chebeague Island Council is pleased to announce the CONVENIENT CARE with DR. O’DONNELL WEDNESDAY MORNINGS AT THE WELLNESS CENTER Call 846-4988 for more information

The Foot Doctor, Russell Rybka, is coming to Chebeague on Wednesday June 22. Call 829-6463 for an appointment. Walk-ins also welcome.

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Notes from the Hall

Community Center Update

The Hall had a wildly successful coffee/soup/Community Lunch program this year. We are most grateful to the many sponsors, who offset the costs of these programs; to our dedicated kitchen and serving crew, including Ruth, Susie, Pat, Arlene, Wanda, Deb, Ester, Sidra, Dianne, and Binkie, for the donation of their time, goodwill, and ingredients; and to all our loyal patrons. See you next fall! This summer the Hall is celebrating the “Fun and Games” Fourth of July theme by hosting Bingo Night on July 2 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Expect fabulous prizes and much entertainment from special guest callers Linda Elder, Tad Runge, and Gail Jenkins! And we will have the big board up! On July 16, the Hall, CPA, RCF, and other island organizations are hosting Martha Hamilton’s Treasure Box Arts and Crafts Swap. For a $5 entry fee, you can take home armloads of art and craft supplies, tools, and unfinished projects; have your picture taken in a mermaid cutout created by Martha; or even dress up in some of the costumes Martha left to the Hall. There will be some crazy bargains here, and the proceeds will go to island nonprofits for various arts-related events. We also hope to seed a permanent treasure box to nurture Martha’s love of the arts and bring more cultural events to the island.

It is the first spring of our new garden and plantings, and all is coming to life. This project was originally budgeted at $12,000, and thanks to many generous donations, has so far reached $6,100. However, there is much more to be done. If you wish to help us continue with this project, please send your donation to the Chebeague Island Library and designate it “landscaping project.” Thank you! To celebrate the holiday weekend, the Community Center is hosting a brunch on July 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Hall. We will serve all the most requested brunch items, including Arlene’s stuffed French toast and Susie’s seafood casserole. Relax and leave the cooking to us! The cost per person is $5. The island nonprofits have been meeting lately to better coordinate fundraising efforts, staffing needs, and communication. To this end, the Community Center has put up a “Volunteer Board” to the left of the Council office door where island organizations can post their requests for help. Right now, we have information about and a signup sheet for the Fourth of July events, the July 3 brunch, and the Martha Hamilton Craft Swap. Don’t miss this opportunity to become more involved in your community!

CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COMMUNITY CENTER BRUNCH

SUNDAY JULY 3 11:30–1:00 AT THE HALL $5 PER PERSON

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Island Commons

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From the Town Office

Office Hours — We are open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday and Thursday and 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 and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. Call 846‐3148 for information. Annual Town Meeting and Annual Report — The Annual Town meeting will be held June 11, 2016, and elections are the next Tuesday, June 14, 2016. The Annual Report will include the Warrant for Town Meeting and will be available toward the first week in June. ecomaine Recycling Education Event — ecomaine, the Solid Waste Committee, and the Town of Chebeague Island Transfer Station will be hosting an event at the Transfer Station Saturday, June 18, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ecomaine will be giving away recycling bins and handing out recycling information. Part of the recycling challenge is educating people about what can be recycled, and we hope that this will be a fun day filled with information about our recycling efforts. Please plan to attend.

Cemetery Superintendent and Maintenance — As I reported last month, we have hired Ann Thaxter as Cemetery Superintendent and for Cemetery Maintenance. If you have questions about burials, please contact Ann at 846‐3274 or ann3boys@chebeague.net . Ann is the Chebeague Island Cemetery coordinator for funerals. She will meet with families to help with funeral arrangements at the Chebeague Island Cemetery. Property Taxes Due — The second half of property taxes was due April 1, 2016. Interest on the amount due April 1 st began to accrue April 2, 2016. If you have questions about the amount due, please call the Town Office at 207‐846‐3148. The tax lien process began in May. Restrictions on registering NEW vehicles lifted! — We are no longer restricted in processing motor vehicle registrations. Thank you very much for your patience. If you have a new vehicle, we can issue the license plates right here at the Town Office.

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Thank you for your support, and remember to be kind to one another, Marjorie E. Stratton, Town Administrator

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Chebeague Island Oyster Company by Bob Earnest

Chebeague Island Oyster Company was formed as a result of conversations during CICA (Chebeague Island Community Association) meetings regarding alternative ways to get food from the bay. The thought was that small-scale shellfish farming might lead to good local jobs that would supplement lobstering.

a leased site off Little Chebeague, which enjoys nice flow and warmer temperatures than are found elsewhere around Casco Bay.

This summer we’re fortunate to have an

intern through the Island Institute, and—even better— she’s a Chebeaguer. Julia Maine graduated this spring from Bowdoin, where her seniors honor thesis examined the effects of ocean acidification on juvenile oysters. We look forward to working with Julia as we all learn more about the business of oyster farming.

We started with 50,000 baby oysters (spat) in the spring of 2013, and added another 50,000 in the spring of 2014. Last year we upgraded our “nursery” to a floating upweller and were therefore able

to start 250,000 spat. This spring we’re starting 500,000 spat, and we expect to do so annually going forward. At 2 mm in length, 500,000 baby oysters barely fill a large yogurt container. In three to five years, though, if all goes well, they will grow to 2.5 to 3 inches in length—a nice size to serve on the half shell or cooked. As the oysters grow, we move them out of the upweller and onto

A few other islanders have started building their own oyster farms. We’re excited about this development, as it was one of our original goals. If you want to learn more about shellfish farming, check out our Facebookpage( www.facebook. com/chebeagueislandoysters ) or have a chat with David, Bob, Hank, or Caitlin. And stay tuned: later this summer we’ll begin limited sales of fresh oysters on Chebeague!

Chebeague Island Oysters This summer we plan to sell our oysters at several restaurants in Portland, and occasionally we’ll have a “sale day” on the island. Volume will start small and will grow over the next few years. Follow us at facebook.com/chebeagueislandoysters to learnmore, or email chebeagueislandoysters@gmail.com to be added to our mail list.

Celebrate the Fourth of July on the Island! This year’s theme is Fun and Games. Whether it’s “Game of Thrones,” the game of life, Candyland, or “Fun, Fun, Fun” Beach Boys’ style, we are looking forward to seeing your float in the annual parade!

The fun continues after the parade, with plenty of games, activities, and fabulous food at the school.

If you have ideas for great field-day events or would like to help plan and oversee the activities, please contact the Island Council at 846-4988. We’re game if you are!

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My Name Is Obah by Joquin Bonville

The local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) sponsored an essay contest for 5th through 8 th graders in Maine. Students were asked to write about the colonial reaction to the Stamp Act, prior to the Revolutionary War. Joquin Bonville was the state’s third place winner for the 5 th grade!

My name is Obah. I am a thirteen-year-old African- American slave living on a tobacco farm in the colony of Virginia. My mother died giving birth to me. I am an only child. I am owned by Sir Jonathan Chapman. He is a wealthy plantation owner and is loyal to the King. My father works in the fields as a slave beside me. He believes that we should just let the Loyalists handle the problems of Parliament and British law. He thinks that we are not part of our master’s outside struggles. We are nothing but slaves. I think otherwise. I believe we can become free if we try. My father and freedom are the most important to me, but I want my freedom more than anything. I want to learn about the world outside this plantation. When other plantation owners and their families come to visit Sir Jonathan, I eavesdrop on their conversations about British law and the happenings in the other colonies. I really don’t know much about the government, taxes, or British law, but I am secretly listening to the discussions on the plantation. The people in Virginia and in other colonies are angry. They complain of new taxes. The latest are the Stamp Act taxes. The people are trying to remove this tax on playing cards, legal papers, and other important documents. Since I can’t read and have no education, these taxes mean nothing to me. My life is partly affected because my master must follow the King’s law and suffer the consequences of the Island Riches R Flowers, Vegetable Plants, Silver Jewelry, Framed and Unframed Art, Handcrafts and Art from Island Artists, Toys, Gifts for Any Occasion.

taxes. I fear that I may be sold soon. My owner is losing money because he cannot sell his cotton and tobacco due to the embargo and increased taxes. I do not know what an embargo means, but it worries my master and me as well. His colleagues call themselves Loyalists because they honor King George III whom they feel is their ruler. The Loyalists, including Sir Chapman, are worried that the struggle between King George and the colonies will become worse. This could result in war between the colonies and Great Britain. Although they are still loyal to him, they are angry that they do not have a part in King George’s decisions. There is one thing that I will never forget. My master and I both lack freedom. He cannot take part in decisions that control his life as a Loyalist or a plantation owner. I see that King George is having trouble getting his taxes. He cannot control the colonies as he has before. King George is sending troops to protect the taxed freight and cargo, the sailing ships, and to keep the peace without violence. Many of the slaves could go fight with the British against the Patriots. The British will grant the slaves freedom if they join in battle against the Sons of Liberty. I will risk my life fighting for the British. I will ask Sir Jonathan Chapman to give me the freedom to fight with the British.

Freedom is what I want. I will put my heart and soul into becoming a British soldier, if that is what it takes.

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Garden Matters by Cheryl Stevens

What if all you needed to grow and thrive were air, sunlight, and the natural elements abundant in water and soil? No more meal planning, grocery shopping, Blue Apron, or rides on the ferry laden with bags of food. You are not living off the land, you are living with the land. You are an amazing organism. You make your own food by converting sunlight, minerals, and water to carbohydrates. You grow strong, flower, bear fruit, and multiply. You are a plant. It’s a lovely early June morning, so grab the watering can and take yourself to the garden. Pick a sunny spot, and bury your legs in the soil. Stretch out your toes, moisten the soil, take a deep breath, and soak in the sun. Life is good and oh, so simple. But there are a couple of things we should check to insure our plan comes to fruition. First, are you suited to the Maine climate? Did I hear you were born in Virginia? Holy Mackerel! What are you doing here? Check your label. Does it list hardiness of −20°F or less, or Zone 5 or less? If so, it’s OK to be from Virginia (you will have to accept that you will never be listed in the Maine Native Plant Directory) as long as your ancestors were from hardy stock. Otherwise, you won’t just suffer through the winter, you probably won’t survive it. Second, examine the soil surrounding your toes, feet, and legs. What do you know about it? Does it have the essential elements you need to convert sunlight and water to food? Does it contain arsenic (used in orchards during the 19th and 20th centuries) or lead (leached from paint or petroleum products)? Is it too acidic for your sensitive digestive system? If you want to grow strong and thrive or if others are going to eat what you produce, you need to test the soil in which you are planted.

Go to the Maine Soiling Testing website ( http://anlab. umesci.maine.edu/ ) or Google it. We are fortunate to have an excellent, affordable lab just for this purpose. You send them a sample of your soil, and for only $15 they will send you a report showing the results, including pH and essential nutrient levels. They will also tell you what you need to add to optimize your soil. It’s a bargain at twice the price. I wouldn’t consider planting myself without one. I have done soil tests for gardens on and off the island, and each one had different deficiencies (and excesses) that were easily remedied by following the lab’s instructions. Ok, one last quick check. How’s the sun? You were in nice, bright sunshine when you planted yourself this morning, but it’s now noon and it looks as though you are in complete shade. Check your label. Does it say “full sun”? Well, it’s a good thing you didn’t put down roots because it’s time to move. Full sun means six or more hours of full sun each day. Take my word for it, it really does. I’m sure you have friends or know someone who is “part sun,” “part shade,” or “shade” who would be perfectly happy and productive in this spot. But you need to move. Next time, observe your garden on a sunny day, and take a picture every hour if there are trees nearby. Find your full-sun areas, and make the most of them. So, take some more deep breaths. Now that you have water, the right elements in your soil, and the perfect amount of sunshine, you are ready to make and consume some food, release some moisture and oxygen, grow tall, and blossom.

Happy Gardening!

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Reducing Your Risk of Lyme Disease and Other Tick-Borne Illnesses by Mary Holman

When spring finally comes and we are all anxious to get outside to check on our flowering bulbs and bushes, plant our gardens, get the boat ready, or remove the leaves and branches that piled up in the yard with the winds of fall and winter, it is easy to forget the danger that even a short walk outside can present. The adult black-legged, or deer, ticks that molted last October and that didn’t find a deer, pet, or human to feed on before the weather turned really cold are waiting anxiously to climb onto the leg of any large warm-blooded animal that passes by. They hide in the leaf litter and debris where they dropped off a mouse they fed on as a tiny nymph last summer. They will be looking for a host whenever the temperature is above freezing and there is no snow cover. My cat Luna brought home her last deer tick of 2015 on December 28th and her first one of 2016 on March 20 th ! It is still possible in May to find the last few adult ticks “left over” from the year before. The adult deer ticks are much easier to see and feel than the tiny nymphs that can be found from mid-May until early August. The best way to protect yourself from the bite of any deer tick is to be constantly aware of your surroundings and to avoid walking in unmowed areas without taking precautions. Remember that ticks crawl onto you when you brush up against weeds or walk through brushy areas. You are more likely to see ticks that have gotten onto you if you wear light-colored pants that are tucked into your socks and you periodically inspect your pant legs. Spraying your pant legs and socks with bug spray containing DEET (such as OFF!) gives you further protection. Even better protection is afforded by wearing outdoor clothes that have been treated to repel ticks and mosquitoes. You can buy these locally and in hunting and fishing catalogs. I treat my own clothes with permethrin (Sawyer’s Premium Insect Repellent, available locally at L.L. Bean and Cabela’s). If applied according to the manufacturer’s instructions and allowed to dry before wearing, permethrin-treated clothes will be impossible for a tick to walk on and will offer protection through many washings. Last year, I found a dog tick walking up the side of my house. I put the tick on my treated gardening overalls as a test, and the tick just fell off immediately. Of course, it’s not practical to put your anti-tick clothing on for every brief trip outside, but you can try to stay in “safer” areas when you are not protected. Unlike the much more rugged dog, or wood, ticks, deer ticks dry out easily and need to be able to crawl back into the damp leaf litter, so you will not find them in the middle of a mowed area. Research has shown that making a border of wood chips around a garden or a play

area and covering your path into the woods with wood chips reduces your risk of encountering a deer tick.

Remember to check for ticks whenever you have been outside in unmowed areas and regularly monitor yourself for the “bull’s- eye” rash that may signal the transmission of Lyme disease.

FACT: Ticks have three life stages, and they only eat once in each stage.

FACT: Deer ticks pick up the bacteria that causes Lyme disease from mice, voles, rats, birds, and small animals, but not from deer.

FACT: A female tick lays an egg mass that is larger than her own body.

FACT: Some habitats and plants are more favorable for deer ticks to live in or near.

FACT: Deer ticks can transmit several different diseases to humans, some of which can be far more dangerous than Lyme disease. To learn more, come to my talk “Lyme Disease—The Basics and Beyond” at 7:00 p.m. June 28 th at the Hall.

Deer Ticks vs. Dog Ticks

Top Row: Black-legged, or Deer, Ticks. Left to Right: nymph, adult male, adult female, fully engorged female. Infected deer ticks can transmit Lyme disease. Bottom Row: Dog, or Wood, Ticks. Left to Right: adult male, adult female, fully engorged female. Dog ticks are not associated with the transmission of Lyme disease.

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Chebeague Parents’ Association

OH THE PLACES YOU’LL GO!

…and to the high school graduates from Chebeague Island, class of 2016 Dylan Doughty • Jonathan Groothoff Abby Israel • William Robinson* Alice Stevens • Addie Todd

Congratulations to the Chebeague 5 th graders moving on to middle school!

Logan Beaupre • Joquin Bonville Cooper Israel • Zackary Rich Kyla Sawtelle

JULY 4 th FIELD OF FUN! Want to make this 4 th of July super fun for kids? Join our FIELD OF FUN gang to organize games and activities on Volunteer Field or help with a float. HS Volunteer Hours available for motivated student leaders. Contact the CPA at CPA@chebeague.net . We welcome all input.

CHEBEAGUE IS SO PROUD OF WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU’VE ACCOMPLISHED!

HAVE EXTRA POM POMS? GLITTER? DONATE OR COLLECT SUPPLIES AT THE FIRST ANNUAL MARTHA’S TREASURE BOX ARTS AND CRAFTS SWAP ON JULY 17 th ! We are looking for bakers too for our bake sale.

CONGRATULATIONS!

* In loving memory

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ecomaine Kick Off

ecomaine welcomes Chebeague Island as a Member Community! Chebeague generates approximately 300 tons of municipal solid waste and 55 tons of single-sort recycling per year. The island’s five-year municipal solid waste and recycling contract with ecomaine began in April. “We are pleased that Chebeague Island continues to appreciate the education and waste-reduction support that ecomaine has to offer and can re-introduce this support back into the community,” said Kevin Roche, Chief Executive Officer of ecomaine. Chebeague Island

was a member of ecomaine until the community seceded from the town of Cumberland. Troiano Waste Services will provide the hauling services and has installed four new 40-yard compactor boxes to spruce up the transfer station. The official kick-off event is scheduled for Saturday June 18 at the Transfer Station, so year-round and summer residents alike can partake in the festivities. Stop by to pick up your free ecomaine recycling bin!

Sunset Committee

start of the workshop. Sunset property reports, boundary survey, and Existing Conditions Plan are posted on the Town of Chebeague Island website at http://www.townofchebeagueisland.org/ and can be easily accessed through the link provided on Chebeague Island News page ( www.chebeague.org ).

J oin the Sunset Committeeand fellowcommunity members on June 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hall to learn about the existing conditions and results of various surveys of the town-owned property commonly referred to as Sunset Landing. All present will have the opportunity to share ideas for possible future uses of the property. Results of the committee’s work will be reviewed at the

Property Maintenance

Lawn Mowing, Bush hogging, Wood clipping, Stump grinding, Brush Removal, Rototilling, Driveway grading, Snow removal, and more...

Broadway on Chebeague

with The Whalers Saturday, June 25 th 7:30 pm at the Hall

Call Nathan Doughty 712-4017 or 846-4133

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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

Library Hours Summer hours after Memorial Day.

The Seed Library

We still have seeds to spare. Come in and check out the selection.

Monday Tuesday

4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. & 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Wednesday

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Thursday

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. & 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Friday

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Saturday

Sunday

CLOSED

NEW BOOKS Everybody’s Fool by Richard Russo • The Summer Before the War by Helen Simonson • The Road to Little Dribbling by Bill Bryson • The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson • Me Before You & After You by Jojo Moyes

NEW MOVIES The Lady Who Lived in the Van • Concussion • Max • Sisters • In the Heart of the Sea • Avengers, Age of Ultron

The new phone directory is well underway and will be on sale at the 4 th of July picnic.

One Man’s Island by Bob Libby

June has the longest days of the year, and still, we want more daylight. Traps and gear are hauled to the wharf, boats are freighted, and lobstermen head out to the early spots where experience has taught them that the first shedders will be crawling. Chebeague honors the fishing tradition, and parking is banned for the month on the southwest edge of the Stone Wharf so that piles of traps can be loaded onto boats and carried out into the bay to be set. Once again, we see the long-practiced traditions of fathers’ and sons’ moving the traps and setting the lines, so that each can be baited and dragged off the stern in a string. Learning by doing, one gains respect for a life of work lived at a chosen pace—one in which the tides control the pace of effort the way they always have. These are the longest days, and after supper light is available for some work or relaxation— planting a garden, watching a father’s guiding hand on the back of a young child learning that first balance on a bicycle, or casting a line from Chandler’s Wharf because the mackerel will arrive any day now and, after them, the blues or a striper might follow.

Some can remember when in the late, golden light, fathers and sons would grab gloves and a baseball and play toss and catch across the back yard, with Dad tossing long looping flies for his son to run under and squeeze in a glove. Do fathers and sons still play catch? It seems a long time since I’ve seen that old game. Or maybe Dad will take you out in the boat and let you row or let you take the tiller and head the boat up enough to heel her over. Years go by and suddenly the sons tower over their fathers and the family goes across to town to watch the sons and daughters playing sports in their school’s colors. All of a sudden they are all dressed up for graduations, and we old timers shake our heads because the time goes so fast. June is the month for Father’s Day, and I like to watch the fathers on the golf course with their sons and daughters “gripping and ripping,” as John Martin likes to say. My own son will come out, and we’ll shoot a rack or toss some shoes while the grill chars the steaks. These are long and special days to treasure.

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The Mail

Thank You

Tea & Talk

Dear Friends and Neighbors: We would like to thank everyone for their condolences and help after the loss of our mother, Frances Todd. We greatly appreciate all the cards, calls, and emails. We are most grateful to those who helped with the funeral and reception. Barrie Shepherd’s service was perfect—just what she wanted. Thanks to Sally Tubbesing for the lovely music, all those who made food donations for the reception, those who lent us their vehicles, CTC, and the church. A special thank you to Doug Damon, Susan Stranahan, Sharon Bowman, Ruth Slagle, and Beth Wiles for their work at the reception. Most of all thanks to Donna Damon, Bink Boxer, and Lynne Priest for organizing the lovely reception—Frances would have approved! Danny, Carol, and Andrew Todd and Families

Fellow Islanders: There is so much going on on the island, especially from now until Columbus Day, and yet, here I go proposing yet another activity: Tea and Talk. We all have such vivid but differing memories of our times here, and I believe they contribute to who we have become as individuals. Don’t we love to hear other Chebeaguers’ stories? Most fun for me are those that go back to just before my time here and make me imagine how it was. How about gathering, initially at my house—hopefully on my porch looking out over Hamilton Beach—for Tea and Talk some afternoon? No pressure about content or end results, just an opportunity to suspend our busy lives for a moment and listen to, remember, and enjoy the people in this unique community. I would also like to bring those stories and pictures to the pages of the Calendar! Let me know whether you are interested in such an endeavor! Junk Vehicles and Scrap-Metal Collection Dear Fellow Islanders: Due to drastic changes in the recycling markets, I have had to revise my policies regarding scrap-metal collection and the disposal of unwanted vehicles. Currently, I can only accept non-ferrous metals, heavy iron or steel, and outboard motors. All other metals should be taken to the Transfer Station. I can still remove unwanted or junk vehicles for free if they can be driven safely and for a donation (to cover expenses) if they need to be towed. Even if you cannot afford to pay, I will still remove the vehicle, in an effort to keep our island clean and green. Please call me before you try to recycle the vehicle yourself, as I can get a better price and save you the hassle of towing, barging, and delivery. As always, any profits—which remain extremely low— will be donated to eligible island organizations. Kim Boehm 846-2468 islndelt@juno.com Marty Trower 846-4961 martytrower@chebeague.net

Thank You

Dear Neighbors: Our sincere thanks to all who provided assistance and to Chebeague Rescue for their rapid response when Jack had his problem on April 15 th . A special thanks to Andy Todd, who saw I was having a problem as he was driving by. Jack and Margaret Prescott

Thank You

Dear Island Community: Our family extends our deep sense of gratitude for your outpouring of love and support, both at the time of Mabel’s death and the days beyond.

Jackie, Laura and David, Amy and Aaron, Jenny and Bryan, Mabel, Lila and Paden

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CHEBEAGUE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY What’s New at CTC? Preparing for Summer CHEBEAGUE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY

Safety Updates

We have been provid- ing safety updates for several months. Our goal is to inform our customers of all the efforts we have un- dertaken to ensure we provide SAFE transportation on our ferries and buses. This month we have added new fire extin- guishers to the Is- lander and the barge which are designed to extinguish fire in closed spaces (engine room). The extin- guishers use non- toxic chemicals to quickly kill the fire. We have begun the process of having all employees who work on the barge com- plete a hazardous material training program. This pro- gram is required by law. Captain Matt has completed the course and other em- ployees will follow in the near future. In our Safety meeting we decided to imple- ment wearing high visibility vests while barging and are in the process of imple- menting a “lock out/tag out” program. e have been provid- ing safety updates for several months. Our goal is to inform our customers of all the efforts we have un- dertaken to ensure e provide transportation on our ferries and buses. his onth e have added ne fire extin- guishers to the Is- lander and the barge which are designed to extinguish fire in closed spaces (engine roo ). he extin- guishers use non- toxic che icals to quickly kill the fire. We have begun the process of having all e ployees ho ork on the barge co - plete a hazardous aterial training progra . his pro- gram is required by law. Captain Matt has completed the course and other em- ployees will follo in the near future. In our Safety meeting e decided to i ple- ment wearing high visibility vests hile barging and are in the process of imple- enting a “lock out/tag out” progra .

CTC OFFICE (207) 846-5227/846-3700 16 North Road, PO Box 27 Chebeague Island, ME 04017 chebeaguetrans@gmail.com chebeaguetrans.com If you would like to become a member simply notify the office and provide name, address, and $40 membership fee per person. CTC OFFICE (207) 846-5227/846-3700 16 North Road, PO Box 27 Chebeague Island, ME 04017 chebeaguetrans gmail.com chebeaguetrans.com mance, election of officers, and a presi- dent‘s report. his year e ill give you an update on our project to acquire a back up vessel. If you ould like to become a member simply notify the office and provide name, address, and $40 e bership fee per person. ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING MEETING ur third annual member meeting will be held on July 23rd at 9 at the Island e converted fro a stockholder company to a non- profit in 2014 e have added 525 peo- ple to our member- ship! e hope any of you ill be able to attend the eeting. The agenda items typically include a revie of prior year financial perfor- Our third annual member meeting will be held on July 23rd at 9 AM at the Island Hall. Since we converted from a stockholder company to a non- profit in 2014 we have added 525 peo- ple to our member- ship! We hope many of you will be able to attend the meeting. The agenda items typically include a review of prior year financial perfor- mance, election of officers, and a presi- dent‘s report. This year we will give you an update on our project to acquire a back up vessel. Hall. Since

The good weather seems to have finally arrived, and so have many of our seasonal residents. Welcome back! During the spring we have lots of freight as folks prepare for the summer. When you have a large number of freight items, please consider delivering them to the wharf in your own vehicle and then returning to Route One. Several people now have personal carts that they take to Route One. Please understand that the bus driver may ask you to unload your cart to load pack- ages on the bus. The drivers are not expected to lift very heavy objects and carts take up a lot of space in the rear of the bus. e good eat er see s to ave fi ally arrived, a d so ave a y of o r seaso al reside ts. Welcome back! During the spring we have lots of freig t as folks prepare for the summer. When you have a large ber of freight items, please consider deliveri g t e to t e arf i yo r o ve icle and then ret r i g to o te e. everal people o ave personal carts that they take to o te e. lease dersta d that the bus driver may ask you to load yo r cart to load pack- ages on the bus. The drivers are ot expected to lift very eavy objects and carts take p a lot of space i t e rear of t e b s.

Bus drivers are expected to leave the lot on schedule. The driver uses his/her discretion regarding waiting for a vehicle. However, if the bus is loaded with passengers and freight you should not expect the driver to delay departure. We seem to have a lot of pets riding the bus these days. Please remember to keep your pet off the seats and have dogs leashed. At the wharf, please stand back from the ramp and along the sides of the wharf to allow dis- embarking passengers room to get by. We hope everyone has a won- derful summer! s drivers are expected to leave t e lot o sc ed le. e driver uses is/ er discretio regarding waiting for a vehicle. o ever, if t e b s is loaded with passengers and freight you s o ld ot expect t e driver to delay depart re. e see to ave a lot of pets ridi g t e b s t ese days. lease re e ber to keep yo r pet off t e seats a d ave dogs leas ed. t t e arf, please sta d back from the ramp and along the sides of t e arf to allo dis- e barki g passe gers roo to get by. e ope everyo e as a o - derf l s er!

Hazardous Material on the Ferry

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CTC can transport up to ten small gas powered appliances on the stern deck of the Islander (Up to 49cc in engine size). CTC cannot transport gasoline containers of any size if they contain gasoline. Kerosene can be transported. CTC cannot transport liquefied natu- ral gas or propane in any size. Contact the office for barging items that cannot be transported on the ferry, can transport up to ten s all gas po ered appliances on the stern deck of the Islander (Up to 49cc in engine size). cannot transport gasoline containers of any size if they contain gasoline. erosene can be transported. CTC cannot transport liquefied natu- ral gas or propane in any size. ontact the office for barging ite s that cannot be transported on the ferry, I I THE COUSINS I LOT - I I I . l i ts t Isl I r l i t where more than 15 people will tr li t t I l , l l t t ffic c r t r rl t ff . ! PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY INTO THE COUSINS PARKING LOT - VEHICLES MAY BE EXITING THE BARGE. Planning events on the Island IF you are planning an event where more than 15 people will be traveling to the Island, please let the office know so we can be sure to be properly staffed. Thank you!

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Chebeague UMC June News Melissa Yosua-Davis, Pastor

chebeaguechurch@chebeague.net

846-4106

First of all, a big “Thank You” to everyone on the island for the generous outpouring of support you have shown to me, Ben, and Michael. Your meals, visits, and care have enabled us to get off on the right foot as a family. Thank you to everyone who pitched in at the church while I was on leave and who helped Priscilla Dreyman get her bearings. I’m excited to be back and looking forward to new opportunities for ministry on the island.

Administrative Assistant wanted: CIUMC is looking for a flexible person interested in working for the church. Applicant should have working knowledge of Word and Quickbooks; good organizing, phone, and mail-filing skills; and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Minimum, 4 hr/week at $15/hr. For more information or an application, please contact Polly Wentworth at 207-233-8382 or pkwentworth@chebeague.net .

Mechuwana Camp Opportunities for Kids and Youth: Connect with our United Methodist Camp in Winthrop, Maine this summer! For more information or an application, email the church or visit www.mechuwana.org . Scholarships available!

Fall Guatemala Mission: October 22—30, 2016. They are a construction team and expect to work at the site of the Salud y Paz school. There will be work for people of all levels of ability. Team leaders are Mike Davis and Sharon Lovejoy. For more information, email the church.

Baptism Records: The church is looking for help in filling out our baptism records. If you or

June 12 th : Visioning Workshop: Join us following worship on Sunday, June 12 th for a potluck lunch and visioning conversation led by Rev. Rick Mckinley, Director of Congregational Development for the New England Conference of the Methodist Church. Help us discern what the role of the church on the island should be, what needs of the community the church can help address, and help us shape the future of Chebeague’s oldest institution!

someone in your family was baptized at CIUMC between 1978 and 2000, let us know so that our records can be complete.

UMCMarket: Support CIUMC while you do your online shopping! Visit www.umcmarket.org and sign up to have retailers automatically donate a percentage of your purchase to the church at no cost to you. You can find many coupons and offers from your favorite online retailers. Questions? Contact the church office or visit the market to learn more.

Island Electric 846-2468 islndelt@juno.com

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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Chebeague Recreation Center

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

Summer Fun

We are hoping to have the pool up

and and running for the season on June 18th. Our resurfacing project will begin in the fall. Stay tuned for details. Camp Chebeague and

Swim Lesson Schedule are posted on our web site! Check out the fun we have planned!

CRC has lots of summer employment opportunities! Children’s Theater Director Lifeguards Teen Center Leaders Camp Leaders Call the CRC office for more information

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Kids' Place...

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We offer lots of free gym time, arts and crafts, and more. Visit our website or give us a call 846-5875 for more information.

John Summa Lawn Care

747-9804 johnasumma@gmai l .com

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

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 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.

40 South Road

mls #1235258

Affordable, New Price! - Island East End village home on .8 acre lot with ample yard and full cellar. Walk to beach, tennis, golf course, ferry landing, boat mooring, and the Chebeague Inn. Could use some updating but this 3 bedroom home is comfortable as is. Lots of potential as a year round family home, a summer cottage or an income producing two unit. Features a garage/workshop outbuilding, storage sheds, enclosed porch, central heating and 1920 sq. ft. of living space. $248,000 ...Lovely home and neighborhood.

4 Lessing Road

mls #123508

Classic Maine vintage oceanfront getaway cottage - Sandy beach and beautiful views of Casco Bay. Features boating accessibility with private mooring, glorious sunsets and island views from the screened porch and spacious deck complete with hot tub. $299,000 ...Waterfront!

354 North Road

mls #1214563

Affordable, New Price! - 20+ year old open-concept post and beam on full foundation sits on two adjacent 1.6 acre nicely wooded lots. Both are building lots and are under separate deeds. Closest neighbors include the Kid’s Place Day Care, Rec. Center with pool, tennis and B-ball courts, and the Chebeague School with athletic field and renowned playground. Great opportunity offering privacy, accessibility, as well as the opportunity to divide the property. $225,000 ...A Very good price!

40 Old Cart Road

mls #1256350

The Best Buy on the Island! - Attractive, well maintained year- round home with walk-out full foundation. 1.01 acre lot at the end of road with water access and views, both fromwithin or from the deck. Two suites with separate baths on the first floor with ample guest and kid space on the second floor. Appliances and much furniture included. This home has so much to offer! $309,000 ...Call for a look!

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