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Chebeague Island Council Calendar

#9 | September 2016

September 2016 • Issue #9 • Chebeague Island Council Calendar

On the Cover The Chebeague Recreation Center (CRC) was built in 1997 with donations of money and services from hundreds of supporters, and we opened to the community in February 1998. We offer a variety of programs for all ages. From Kids’ Place to Teen Center to adult fitness programs and everything in between, there is something for everyone at CRC! About the Calendar The Calendar is published monthly by the Chebeague Island Council. Available on-line at Chebeague Island New ( 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.

Contents Toll of the Sea 3 From the Island Council 3 Notes from the Hall 4 Island Commons 5 From the Town Office 6 A Little Help 7 CRC News 8 One Man’s Island 9 Library News 10 Marty’s Memories 11 Firefighter Footnotes 11 CTC Update 12 Recompense Fund 13 The Mail 14 Notices 14 Classified Ads 14 Deaths 14 Church News 15 CIHS News 15 Directory Corrections 15 September Calendar 16 Publisher Chebeague Island Council Board Members: Lola Armstrong, Christine Auffant, Pam Curran, Carol Lynn Davis, Jennifer Hackel, Deb Hall, Ester Knight, Marc Minkler, Jaye-Allison Nunan, 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 Printing Cyber Copy www.cybercopyme.com

The deadline for submissions for the October issue is noon on September 20, 2016.

Barefoot Landscaping

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Artistic Design, Planting & Maintenance of Your Yard & Gardens

Toll of the Sea

On a beautiful day in August, the Chebeague community gathered at Chandler’s Cove Field to honor the vision of Mabel and Sanford Doughty in a ceremony to dedicate “Chebeague’s Toll of the Sea”Memorial Monument. Sanford had often remarked that he longed to see such a monument so that the names of those whose deaths were either resulting from or closely associated with the ocean not be forgotten. After his death in August 2013, memorial contributions were designated for a fund to erect such a plaque. The Chebeague Island Historical Society coordinated this project under the leadership of Donna Miller Damon and Binkie Boxer. Sanford and Mabel ‘s granddaughters, Laura and Amy, and great-granddaughter, Mabel, unveiled the plaque.

Immediately following the monument dedication, Mabel was honored in a “legislative sentiment” recognizing her long life of service to the Chebeague community. Her many contributions were also lovingly recalled by Beverly Johnson. Jackie and her family extend deep gratitude to the entire Chebeague community.

Notes from the Chebeague Island Council

The Foot Doctor

The Council held their Annual Membership meeting August 13. There was a unanimous and positive response from the Council members in support of the 2016–2017 Board. We are

happy to welcome our new Board members: Nancy Olney, Christine Auffant, and Jaye-Allison Nunan. The Council Board has worked very hard over the last year and will continue to work to provide the critical services the Island community depends on. I know the community is grateful for these services and the Council is grateful to the community for all their help and support. Our membership is up, our Board is fully staffed, and we are looking forward to a busy and successful year!

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Harvest Dinner

Notes from the Hall

Can you believe it’s September? For the Hall board, that means our coffee/soup/ Community Lunch season is about to kick off. We are once again looking for sponsors for these events. All sponsorships are tax deductible. And remember, every dollar you give to the Hall goes directly to support its programs and, by extension, your community. Call Sam McLean (846-0510) for more information or if you would like to prepare a soup or become a Hall chef or sous chef. The July CICC brunch was a huge success, as was the Martha Hamilton Arts and Crafts Swap. In fact, the response was so positive, they may become annual events. None of these things would happen without enormous support from all of you. As always, we board members are deeply grateful and honored to serve. If you too would like to serve on our board, please let us know. Swee’pea Vintage Signs Order your custom chalk painted and framed wooden sign for your home or cottage. Interior or exterior signs available. Great gift for new home owners, weddings and as a baby gift!

Island Riches Flowers, Vegetable Plants, Silver Jewelry, Framed and Unframed Art, Handcrafts and Art from Island Artists, Toys, Gifts for Any Occasion. Please Join Us for the Fourth Annual Harvest Dinner and Open House at Island Commons! Friday September 23 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Music by Mark Dyer! Great Food! Great Fun!

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Phone: (207) 846-4986 If We’re Home, We’re Open!

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Island Commons

ISLAND COMMONS Business Office: 207-846-5610 Administrator: Amy Rich Care Coordinator: Vicki Todd High Quality Elder Care...Serving Chebeague Island and Greater Casco Bay ASSISTED LIVING ~ ADULT DAY CARE ~ IN-HOME CARE ~ RESPITE CARE Island Commons 132 Littlefield Road Chebeague Island, Maine 04017 Business Office: 207-846-5610 Administrator: Amy Rich Care Manager: Vicki Todd High Quality Elder Care...Serving Chebeague Island and Greater Casco Bay ASSISTED LIVING ~ ADULT DAY CARE ~ IN-HOME CARE ~ RESPITE CARE Isl 132 Little eld Road Chebeague Island, Maine 04017 Business c : - - d inistrator: Amy Rich Care Manager: Vicki Todd igh lity l r r ...Serving Chebeague Island and Greater Casco Bay ASSISTED LIVI G ~ ADULT DAY CARE ~ IN-HOME CARE ~ RESPITE CARE

Mark Your Calendar ! 4th Annual HARVEST DINNER & OPEN HOUSE Friday, Sept. 23rd 4:00-6:00 pm At Island Commons Great Food , Good Cheer & Music by Mark Dyer...Don’t miss it! ark Your Calendar ! 4th Annual HARVEST DINNER & OPEN HOUSE Friday, Sept. 23rd 4:00-6:00 pm At Island Commons Great Food , Good Cheer & Music by Mark Dyer...Don’t miss it!

< Last year ...what a turnout!

< Last year ...what a turnout!

Cathy McNeill Photo Cathy McNeill Photo

NEWS : Thank You to all who purchased beautiful works by Nancy Maull, Nancy Cline & Linda Ewing at the Niblic Gallery on Aug. 24th. Jen Belesca donated the Niblic’s share of the proceeds to The Commons for the VAN FUND. Many Thanks, Jen! Our Annual Yard Sale was a great success! Thanks to all who donated, purchased, and volunteered countless hours in support of Island Commons. TRANSITIONS: A very warm welcome to Dick Collins , our newest Commons resident ...and we are delighted to welcome new staff member Celia Whitehead ! REMINDER: Be sure to return items to our Equipment Loan Closet before you depart for the season! NEWS : Thank You to all who purchased beautiful works by Nancy Maull, Nancy Cline & Linda Ewing at the Niblic Gallery on Aug. 24th. Jen Belesca donated the Niblic’s share of the proceeds to The Commons for the VAN FUND. Many Thanks, Jen! Our Annual Yard Sale was a great success! Thanks to all who donated, purchased, and volunteered countless hours in support of Island Commons. TRANSITIONS: A very warm welcome to Dick Collins , our newest Commons resident ...and we are delighted to welcome new staff member Celia Whitehead ! REMINDER: Be sure to return items to our Equipment Loan Closet before you depart for the season!

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Winter is coming! Time for boiler and furnace cleanings! Call now to get on our cleaning schedule! We are reserving September for cleanings, and if you call now, you will get a 20% discount on labor. This offer is good for September only and covers any cleaning that you need, whether it is an oil boiler, oil furnace, or space heater (Toyotomi, Monitor, Rinnai, or any other propane or wall-hung heater). Whether your unit uses oil or gas, we will get it running at its peak efficiency and make your dollar go further! We also do fireplace inserts, and we offer winterization and a winter watch for your summer home. Call today and save!! Tim Larrabee, Field Technician * 207-844-3450 State-Licensed Master Heating (Oil, Propane, Natural Gas, Solar) and Plumbing Contractor Linda Larrabee, Office Manager * 207-272-4487 Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon-Fri 24-Hour Emergency Service

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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 Monday September 5 in observance of Labor Day. The Transfer Station will be open Monday September 5 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. and Tuesday September 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fire Permits —are available at the Town Office when Gloria Brown is working. You may also get a fire permit online at www. maineburnpermit.com . Paving Project— The goal of the paving project is to chip seal almost five miles of road that has been cold-mix paved since 2012. This includes portions of North, South, John Small, Littlefield, and Roy Hill roads. We will also pave the entrance to the Transfer Station. We will mobilize chip seal equipment from Portland to the Chebeague Public Works Garage beginning September 5. Work is expected to be completed by September 9, weather permitting.

of about 5.5% from last year’s rate of $15.50. When all of the adjustments to values were recorded last year, our total valuation actually went down from $178,115,150 to $175,151,600. In our Maine Revenue Services Report of Assessment Review, our certified ratio changed from 63% to 100%. This shows that our properties are being valued more accurately overall. If you have any questions, please contact the Town Administrator. Paper Streets —The Board of Selectmen is holding a series of public hearings on Wednesday evenings in September for the various subdivisions containing paper streets (46). The property owners who abut the paper streets will be formally invited. The streets will be evaluated for potential benefits, feasibility, financial impact, and legal considerations before appropriate options are determined. The voters of Chebeague Island will have the final say in the disposition of each of the paper streets through Town Meeting. Please watch for future updates and notices of hearings scheduled.

Tax Bills— Tax bills were mailed August 19. The 2017 tax rate is $16.35 per thousand. This is an increase 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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A Little Help from Your Friends

Everybody needs a little help on occasion. That’s the whole idea behind two services offered by the Island Commons—Chebeague Cares and Adult Day Care. Do you, a parent, or an island friend need services such as meal preparation, assistance with bathing, an escort to the mainland for medical appointments, or some errands completed? Would you, your parent, or a friend like to join us at the Island Commons for part of the day to share a meal, some activities, or simply companionship under the watchful eyes of our staff?

hour (minimum, two hours). Adult day care is available for a few hours up to a full day at $20 an hour. Thanks to generous support from the Island Council, financial aid for these services is available to any Chebeague resident who qualifies. The services are provided by the Commons’ skilled and caring staff, all of whom are licensed, insured, and trained in eldercare. At the Commons we recognize that not everyone is ready to leave home to move in with us. That’s why we offer these services because, everybody needs a little help once in a while. We’re happy to provide it.

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Property Maintenance

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Chebeague Recreation Center

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

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A special THANK YOU to the many volunteers that made the CRC Summer Frolic such a huge success! And a huge thank you to all of our event sponsors: Chebeague Island Boat Yard, Linda White, Gordon Bither, Adele & Anthony Gorody, Joan Dayton, Victoria and Erno Bonebakker, Vail Traina, Doug & Donna Clark, Schuyler & Linda Grant, Corky & Carly Clarke, Chuck & Linda Grossman, Sally & Rich Crapser, John & Courtney Wilson, Howard Coffin & Pat Hatler, Amy & Marc Demers, Island Market, Bob & Nancy Earnest , Beverly & Stephen Johnson, Chip & Vicki Emery, Peter & Theresa Kaufman, Ray & Gladdie Gilmartin, Elizabeth & Scott Lewis, Peter Klein, Chip & Vicki Emery, John & Amanda Layng, Kyle & Benson Legg, Eldon & Betts Mayer, Charles & Lynn Mills, Manny Morgan & Chris Corbet, Jim Lunt & Jeanne Mullen, Margie Pflaum, Malcolm & Sandra Rice, Scott & Janice Searway, Donna Simonetti, Onnolee & Larry Smith, Tee Taggart & Jack Turner, Toby & Stacy Webb, David and Sandra Wilson, Warren & Sue Bogle, Steven & Melanie Jakway and Diane McKenna-Yasek What a summer we’ve had at the pool! We will be starting our long awaited pool resurfacing project this month. Repairs could begin as early as September 13. Stay tuned for schedule changes. Also happening in September... We ar getting new lights in the facility! This has been on our capi al repairs list for years and we now h ve the funds to make it happen. Ken Pelton and crew will be setting up staging and replacing lights beginning September 6. There may be times when the gym won’t be open while the work is being done, but the lighting and energy savings will be well worth it!

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’ Pl ce Open Monday-Thursday until 4:30 PM. Call 846-8712 for more information. We are scheduling child care hours for the start of the school year. Let us know what hours work for you. Do you want to see lane lines on the bottom of the pool? The cost for that project is $8,000 and we have a donor willing to match what we are able to rais to make that happen. If you would like to support the lane l ne project please let us know. This may be the last time the pool is emptied for YEARS! !

Camp Chebeague Aug 1-5, Baseball Camp

We are currently hiring program leaders! If you are interested in leading a program at the Rec Center this fall and/or winter please give us a call.

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

We have lots of fun fitness programs for adults too including yoga, Kettlebell and exercise with Barbara . Check out our website for details. Sports, arts, gam ... all ideas will be considered. OR, if there is a program that you would like the Rec to offer PLEASE let us know that too. We are working on scheduling our fall running program and Anna Martin will be back to lead SOCCER. Other programs on the burn r are Tae Kwon Do and Pottery. Music lessons with Jeanie continued through the summer and we plan to offer lessons throughout the school year too! Check out our website for other program i formation.

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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One Man’s Island by Bob Libby

In many ways September is the greatest month of change. Many of us living here know this is the best weather of the year. Spectator sports and politics get more serious, but the opening of schools is the most profound change in our daily routines. All over the island a new schedule is imposed. A new cadre of students joins older brothers and sisters riding the boat each morning to mainland schools. A crew of young girls all assemble in one Islander row and text their way across the bay. Our younger children stand early by the edge of paved roads waiting for Virginia to open the school bus door and say, “Good morning.” If you often return on the 2:50 boat, you know you may sit extra long waiting for the mainland school bus to deliver young scholars to Cousins Island wharf. Just one small bus serves the island, and some of us are old enough to remember all

the drivers going back across the decades: Virginia, Tommy, Doug, Marshall. Some of us are even old enough to remember the legend of Med and Marlene. Think back to your high school days: what teachers do you remember? David Campbell still remembers Jim Chretien, the auto mechanics teacher at Greely High School fifty years ago. All the retired teachers on the island still stay in touch with former students, watching their progress. How many remember when there was a high school on the island? Who recalls which islanders commuted to Portland to go to school? Everything changes. An elemental excitement fills the air of September; the annual opening of school changes everything.

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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

Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers young and old who make the Library such a great place. We will let you know the results of the survey! Thanks to all who participated!

Special Event Friday September 9 at 4:30 p.m.: Please join Scholar James Finnegan in a directed discussion of Wallace Stevens’ poetry.

Winter hours take effect after Labor Day!

NEW BOOKS American Heiress ~ by Jeffrey Toobin Dark Matter ~ by Blake Crouch A Great Reckoning ~ by Louise Penny Missing, Presumed ~ by Susie Steiner The Mandibles ~ by Lionel Shriver A Man Called Ove ~ by Fredrik Backman T he Only Rule Is It Has to Work ~ by Ben Lindbergh

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4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Wednesday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Thursday 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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Marty’s Memories: September Sighs by Marty Trower

September is the month when things thin out around here. Not so many people on the roads biking, walking, or running; not so many cars parked up the road from the Stone Pier, at the Island Market, or at the boat yard. The kids will be in the pool at the Rec Center, but only during physical education class. The yellow school bus will be rounding them up and dropping them off, tanned and eager and ready for anything. It will be just a little quieter all around. I remember what a huge wrench it was leaving around Labor Day to go home to Montreal when I was a young summer girl. Once, when my best friend Maggie was leaving for her year-round home a day before I was, I woke in a state because I had to see her off at the boat. It was what we did. I was late and had to run up the road with Skipper, our springer spaniel, following me and panting. Later, when I was around ten, I wrote a school essay about leaving Chebeague in September entitled “A Thing of Beauty Is a Joy Forever.” Here is an excerpt: 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/index.html . 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 stopped at the top of the hill, catching my breath, looking down over the golf course to see the Nellie G, gleaming white against the racing blue water at the Stone Pier. When I arrived, Maggie’s mother was in a panic. Their cat had just had kittens, and she was frantically trying to stuff them all back into a duffle bag. Furry paws poked out from the gathers of the drawstring. Then the little mewing heads. She pushed them back in as if they were rolled up socks she was packing. Maggie reminded me to put some flowers on the grave of the bird we’d found and buried the day before. How sweet it looked, the violets and Queen Anne’s lace blowing in the breeze, the wooden cross tied together with grass and the pine needles and boughs lying beside it! I realized then that I was spending my last hours in the sunshine of this beautiful island. Tomorrow, I would be the one on the boat as the shores faded from sight. Chebeague truly is a thing of beauty, which will be a joy forever for me. Chebeague is home now, and I am so grateful. I won’t forget that tug I felt leaving it each time. I will also feel that tug when school starts and I am not there. And I will be missing William.

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September 2016

CHEBEAGUE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY What’s New at CTC? CTC Annual Members’ Meeting The 3rd Annual Member Meeting held on 7/23 was well attended. Following are the highlights:  President Mike Conroy called the meeting to order and started the meeting by recognizing current and past directors. Mike also recog- nized the contribution of CTC employees and their commitment to cus- tomer service and safety.  Carol Sabasteanski presented the Treasurer’s Report. 2015 was a prof- itable year for CTC with net income approaching $100,000. The compa- ny made significant investments in its boats over the last two years to ensure our service is reliable.  In the President’s Report, Mike discussed the highlights of 2015: - Strong financial performance despite significant investments in boats. - Heightened focus on safety CTC far exceeds the required safety drills, holds quarterly “all hands” drills, and received an excellent Coast Guard inspection. - Extensive, proactive boat maintenance plan. CTC has developed detailed maintenance plans with input from the crew, mechanic, and boatyard. Both the Piper and Islander received their renewed 5 year Certificate of Inspection without incident. The Islander received extensive work, including an overhaul of her engine. Capital im- provements in 2015 and early 2016 exceeded $250,000. - The implementation of Strategic Plan goals. The company moved forward on its goal to replace the Pied Piper. The Piper was sold to Maine Maritime Museum. The sale included an emer- gency back up plan. We engaged a broker to assist in looking for a second boat. When nothing met our specifications, we began work with a boat builder to build a new ferry. The cost of the ferry will be paid by a combina- tion of debt, possible grants, and a capital campaign.  In the General Manager’s Report Carol provided an update on 2015 goals, a service report, customer service program statistics, and other 2015 activities. Highlights included: - Ferry carried over 139,000 passengers. The buses carried nearly 50,000 passengers. - The Facebook page now has 640 followers. - The monthly newsletter is emailed to 130 people. - The email group receiving cancellations/notices is 540 people. - The Islander celebrated her 30th birthday in April.  After the election of directors and the clerk of the corporation, the meet- ing was adjourned.

Thank you to our customers! Our newsletter is often filled with “dos and don’ts” for our custom- ers. It may seem that we are always reciting rules to you! We appreciate very much how our passen- gers make efforts to follow those rules, to help one another, and to make the travel as comfortable and effi- cient as possible. CTC is always looking for ways to improve safety and our service. We welcome both your comments and sugges- tions. Using the carts and reducing traffic at the wharf are of great help to our operation, and we want to thank you for your cooperation ! The CTC Board held a brief meeting after the Annual Members Meet- ing to elect officers as follows: Mike Conroy, Presi- dent; Susan Strana- han, Vice President; Christopher Neumann, Vice President; Sue Sawyer, Treasurer . CTC Officers Elected

Business Office: (207) 846-5227/846-3700 16 North Road, PO Box 27 Chebeague Island, ME 04017 chebeaguetrans@gmail.com chebeaguetrans.com John Wilson complet- ed his term as a Board member in July. John recently served on the board for one three year term. However, that was his second time on the CTC board, being elected to the board in 2006. John has also been the clerk of the corpo- ration for many years. We wish to thank John for his service and valuable insights during his term. He has added much to the organization! reelected at the An- nual Meeting for another three year term. Thanks to Lew Holman and Susan Stranahan for continuing to serve the company! John Wilson was reelected as clerk of the corp o- ration. Thank you, John! Election of Board Members Two current board me mb e r s w e r e

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The Recompense Fund

The Recompense Fund Awards $41,000 in New Grants

• The Island Commons—toward a new wheelchair accessible van • The CTC—toward a motorized wheelchair to enable safe transport • Chebeague Recreation Center—lighting upgrade; engineering survey of all its facilities to plan for future capital requirements • The Kids’ Place—an Energy Audit toward economic use of their facilities year-round • Stephen L. Ross Scholarship Fund—to broaden support for scholarships • Chebeague Parents’ Association—community support series “Taking Care of our Own” and “Lives in the Balance” series for school staff and caregivers • Chebeague Island School—visual arts program – museum experience with sketching guided by a professional artist • Chebeague Island School—all-school experience on Cow Island with Rippleffect to promote team building and trust • Chebeague Island United Methodist Church—toward a community-wide visioning for serving the needs of the island Thank you one and all: Leila Bisharat, Elaine Clark, Justin Doughty, Kim Hamilton, Beverly Johnson, Betts Mayer, Manny Morgan, Ralph Munroe, Gary Ross, Scott Searway, Laura Summa, Jim Van Fleet, Linda White.

Chebeague’s community fund at theMaineCommunity Foundation provides a way for all of us to make a gift, small or large, toward sustaining our island as a viable year-round community. Here are the new awards:

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 tobuild. Looking for a good building lot? Please call.

40 South Road

mls #1235258 Best value on Chebeague! Sturdy, year-round New Englander style island home featuring hardwood floors, large bedrooms, solid foundation, enclosed porch, central heating and 1920 sq. ft. of living space. Neighborhood setting with a short walk to golf, tennis, and beaches. This property sits on a 0.8 acre lot in a village neighborhood setting with a barn and storage sheds in the backyard. Come see this property! $238,000 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

354 North Road

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DEATHS

The Mail

July 14 Joan Hulburt, 88 August 16 Priscilla E. Ferrelli, 84

Unforgettable Memories On August 3, our mother, Jane Shattuck, was honored and thrilled to attend the dedication ceremony at the Great Chebeague Tennis Club. We are so grateful to all who could attend on this memorable day. Special thanks to Jill Malony, David Hinchman, and the event committee for your incredible effort in making this happen. Watching our mother so eloquently thank the Chebeague community is a memory not to be forgotten. Thank you so much, Lisa Halpin, Mayo Shattuck, Susan Shattuck, and the entire family A Note From Skip A “big thanks” for the medical care of Doug Ross and Lindy Smith and our excellent Rescue Team and Fire Department. I went out on a “fire call” the night of August 4. Next thing I knew I was at Maine Medical Center with a heart attack! Thanks also for the hospital care by doctors there in the Emergency Department. I am home and feeling good! It really pays to be a firefighter when you need it the most. Thanks to all, Skip Dyer and his family Notices Ladies Aid: Ladies Aid reconvene September 22 at the Parish House. Please join us for crafty projects and camaraderie from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each Thursday. All are welcome! Sew Good: Sew Good meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Parish House; our next meeting will be September 28. Drop by for fun projects, or bring a project with you. We have sewing machines available for use.We meet from when we arrive until the last one leaves and turns out the lights.We are a loosely organized group who love to make things, from aprons to quilts to whatever! If you have questions or would like more information, please call Lola Armstrong (846-4737) or Karen Corson (846-0938).

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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. 11’ Pico sailboat with practically new Seiko dolly: Fast and easy to rig and sail; great fun. $2500 for both or best offer. 846-8800

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Chebeague United Methodist Church News

Chebeague Island Historical Society The annual fall sale starts September 2 , with 10 percent off most everything and a special 20 percent discount on kid and adult unisex sweatshirts!!! Buy four glasses or mugs and get one free! Don’t forget to check out our other great deals!!!! The museum will be open weekends through Columbus Day. Don’t miss the current exhibit: Home and Community—Chebeague’s Domestic Architecture from Settlement to 1890.

chebeaguechurch@chebeague.net 846-4106 www.chebeagueumc.org www.facebook.com/chebeagueislandumc/ Lord’s Prayer Worship— Join us September 4 for the last in a worship series about the Lord’s Prayer. Enrich your spiritual life through the prayer that Jesus taught to the first disciples! 9/11 Service— We will remember the fifteenth anniversary of the attack on the twin towers during our 10:00 a.m. worship gathering on September 11. My God Is A Rock: Worship with the Psalms— Join us September 18 for a 4-week worship series all about the Psalms—the collection of songs and poetry in the Old Testament. Thank You!— CIUMC received two grants this summer: the first from Recompense toward our visioning process and the second from the United Methodist Foundation of New England for our Children’s Ministry withVacation Bible School and Sunday School. Many thanks for your support! Deep Blue Kids— Keep on the lookout for more details about our children’s formation ministry, coming this fall! Growing with Hope— This year, CIUMC will be participating in a program called Growing with Hope, which will help our church vision around who we as a church are supposed to be and how we can best serve the needs of our island community. If you have thoughts to share, please feel free to talk to Melissa at ml.yosuadavis@gmail.com or at 846-4106. Annual Church Conference— Save the date for our annual meeting on October 16! All members, as well as those who are connected with the life of the church, are encouraged to attend. For an up-to-date calendar of events held at the Church and Parish House, please visit www.chebeagueumc.org/calendar.

2016 Chebeague Island Directory Corrections

FREEMAN, Jamie & Saranjeet Singh

28 Artist Point Road

846-8604

14008 Deer Run Blvd. SE Calgary Alberta T2J 6L4

HAINES •Acorn• 3

92 South Rd

846-8860

38 Barehill Rd Topsfield MA 01983 Bill hainesent@comcast.net Tricia hainestricia@yahoo.com

978 887-9019 978 621-8497 978 500-6505

RICH Kelley

317-6178

SMITH, Edward & Diana (Freeman)

28 Artist Point Road

846-8604

112 Oakdale Place Cortland OH 44410

330 638-2100

WESSELL, Nils W

Kerry kerry.wessell@gmail.com

413 214-3540

YOSUA-DAVIS, Melissa & Ben

255 North Road 846-4106

Melissa ml.yosuadavis@gmail.com Ben ben.yosuadavis@gmail.com

978 518-5566 978 551-2158

Under the “Organization” listings, pastor’s address should be 255, not 259, North Road

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Save the Date: August 4: Ladies Aid Fair at the Hall, noon-2:30 p.m. August 6: Island Commons Yard Sale at the Hall, starting at 10:00 a.m. August 10: State Poet Laureate Stuart Kestenbaum at the Library, 4:30-6:00 p.m. August 9: Historical Society House Tour, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. August 25: Recompense Fund Community Celebration at the CI School, 5:00-8:00 p.m. August 27: Record Hop Benefit for the Commons at the Hall, 8:00-11:00 p.m.

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