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Chebeague Island Council Calendar

#5 | May 2016

May 2016 Issue #5 Chebeague Island Council Calendar

On the Cover

Contents: Island Council News....................... 3 CICC — A Partnership!................... 4 Memorial Day Service.................... 4 Island Commons............................ 5 From the Town Office.................... 6 Historical Society News.................. 7 Ladies Aid Society.......................... 9 Sew Good..................................... 9 Garden Matters........................... 10 Chebeague Parents Association... 11 Stephen Ross Scholarship Fund... 11 Recompense Fund Honor Roll...... 12 Notes From The Hall.................... 12 Chebeague Island Library............. 13 One Man’s Island......................... 13 Firefighter Footnotes.................... 14 4th of July.................................... 14 Births & Deaths............................ 14 Classified..................................... 14 Chebeague UMC May News........ 15 May Calendar.............................. 16 Save the Date.............................. 16 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 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 Publisher Chebeague Island Council

The Chebeague Island Community Center is the home of the Chebeague Island Hall, Library, and Council. The oldest portion was built on the site of the Golden Cross Hall, which burned in 1927. Originally a private club, the Chebeague Hall Company agreed to change its status to a nonprofit in 1977 and become part of the new Community Center. Barton Curit donated the adjacent lot for future expansion. In the early 1980s, the first public fundraising effort of its kind on the island secured money for the initial improvements to the building, including hot water and indoor toilets. The long-dreamed-of Library and Council additions were finally realized in 1990. This much used building has worn many hats, including serving as an Army barracks during World War II, and is arguably the heart of community life. - --Information provided by Sylvia Ross

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 ( chebegueislandcouncil@gmail.com ) and sent as attachments (.pdf, .doc or .rtf) or included in the body of the text. Images and photographs should be sent in a .tif, .psd, .ai, .pdf, .eps, .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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Additional information about submissions is available at www.islandcalendar.weebly.com .

The deadline for submissions for the June issue is noon on May 20, 2016.

Notes from the Chebeague Island Council

The Council has recently sent out membership renewal letters, and responses are starting to come in. Thank you to all who, through their support of the Council, help keep Islanders healthy, safe, and warm.

The Calendar seems to be many things, all very different, to everyone. I often feel as though we are halfway between the high-tech world with an online edition and the old days with a mailed, paper version. And while it is true that much of the information in the Calendar can be found on www.Chebeague.org , the Calendar does provide a place for articles, announcements, and event notices that don’t lend themselves to an online blog. It provides a unique place for local businesses to advertise and for island folks to say “thank you” to their friends and neighbors. You may notice a difference in the Calendar in the months to come, and it is our hope that this will be an improvement. So, you if get a telephone call or an email looking for more information or asking a question, please know that we are working hard to do the best we can in both worlds!

The Chebeague Island Community Center partnership agreement is now in place. Please see the article from the three organizations, which explains this new relationship and how it helps all three nonprofits work together to better meet the needs of the community.

The Council board will be attending an all-day workshop on April 30 th . We will be working on our Mission Statement, Values, and Vision in preparation for strategic planning. Many island nonprofits, as well as the town, have participated in similar workshops and have found them very helpful. It is important that the Council be able to move responsibly toward the future while honoring its past.

Island Electric would like to remind everyone that we provide the following services:

➤ Repairs and service for electric appliances, water heaters, water pump systems, septic pump systems, sump pumps and lamp and light fixture repairs.

➤ Installation and repair of electrical systems and components, including generator sales and service.

➤ Installation and repair of wiring for telephones, computer, television and sound systems.

➤ Boat and marine wiring (dock, piers, etc.).

Thanks, and remember to support your local island businesses... Kim

Feel free to contact me at: 846-2468 or islndelt@juno.com.

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Chebeague Island Community Center - A Partnership!

After nearly two years of work, the three organizations who occupy space in the Community Center -- the Hall, the Library, and the Council have forged a new Partnership Agreement to govern the overall management and operation of the Community Center -- one of the most- used buildings on the island. This Agreement replaces the “Ground Lease,” which was developed in 1990 with the addition of the wing to the building that houses the Library and the Council. The Ground Lease defined roles and responsibilities related to the operation and management of the building, including the management of an annual stipend from the Town –- to be administered by the Library –- to contribute to certain costs of operation and support Library salaries and operation. A Sublease between the Library and the Council, approved by the Hall in its capacity as “landlord” set forth the terms and conditions “to be used to promote and assist in the development of activities and projects designed to improve conditions important to the residents of Chebeague Island.” The term of both the Master Ground Lease and the Sublease was 99 years. Over time, the Ground Lease did not work quite as envisioned. With turnover on the three boards, communication faltered. The language in the Ground Lease lacked clarity, leading to increasing questions about which operating expenses were eligible for support through the stipend. Initial efforts to revise the Ground Lease were unsuccessful, and the three organizations decided in 2014 to start with a clean slate. An Interim Advisory Committee comprising two members from each of the three organizations and appointed by their respective boards has been working since early 2015. The Committee’s goal was to devise an agreement that would support the function and maintenance of the building in the long term in clear and succinct language. On the advice of legal counsel, the Committee quickly moved to the concept of a partnership agreement, recognizing that management of this building requires a high level of ongoing communication among the three organizations.

Through many months of discussion, the Committee presented several iterations of the Agreement to the three boards, each of which was designed to address questions and concerns raised. The Committee also developed a policies and procedures framework designed to capture existing practice as a starting point for the permanent Advisory Committee and posed some suggestions for future review. All three boards have now approved the Agreement. The Agreement supersedes both the Master Ground Lease and the Sublease. It makes no change in the ownership of the land and the building –-the Hall remains the owner. It provides a framework for management of the building which holds all three organizations responsible for sharing both the execution of management tasks and the expenses of maintaining the building proportional to the space each organization occupies. It creates an Advisory Committee, directing that it meet at least quarterly to facilitate discussions and decision- making regarding the Community Center and keeping all three boards up to date on related issues. This Committee is also responsible for developing recommended policies and procedures for review by the three boards. The members of the Interim Advisory Committee have based their work on a foundation of trust, mutual respect, a commitment to open communication, and above all, recognition of the vision and spirit of our predecessors who worked tirelessly to serve the Chebeague community.

Chebeague Island Hall: Sam McLean, President

Susie Stavropoulos, Secretary

Chebeague Island Library: Sally Capps Tubbesing, President Lynne Priest, Treasurer

Chebeague Island Council: Deborah Hall, President Ester Knight, Secretary

Memorial Day Service Monday May 30 th at 1:00 p.m. Chebeague United Methodist Church

Please join our Chebeague community in paying respect and tribute to our men and women who have served our nation, not only in war time but in peace. Our service will follow, with the placing of sprays on the graves of our Veterans. Together we shall keep this tradition strong! Thank you

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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 during other days and times, please don’t hesitate to call and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. Office Closed – The Town Office will be closed Monday, May 30, 2016 in observance of Memorial Day. New OPEN Flag – We have a new OPEN flag that will be flying when the Town Office is open. Many times we see people drive or walk up to the door so they can determine whether or not we are open. We hope the flag will help! New Employee – We have a brand new position and a brand new employee, Ann Thaxter . Since Dick and Diane Calder retired as our Cemetery team, we have struggled to find replacements. Last year, Beth Howe volunteered to do thework of a Cemetery Superintendent and Tom Calder was contracted to mow the cemetery. We have just hired Ann Thaxter for both jobs, Cemetery Superintendent and Cemetery Maintenance. We are looking forward to having Ann as part of our team. Property Taxes Due – The second half of property taxes was due April 1, 2016. Interest on the amount due April 1st 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 will begin during the month of May. Temporary restrictions on registering NEW vehicles – Because of recent changes in personnel at the Town Office, we are restricted to processing Re-Registrations and

Transfers using the same license plate. We have completed our training sessions with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and with our software company, TRIO. We are waiting for word from BMV as to when the restrictions will be lifted. Thank you very much for your patience. If you have a new vehicle, you will need to come to the Town Office to pay Excise Tax and then finish the registration at one of the State of Maine Motor Vehicle offices. Burn Permits – Gloria Brown has been trained to issue burn permits, so if she is at the Town Office during business hours, you can obtain a burn permit here. She is not available to issue burn permits on days the town office is not open. You can also obtain a permit online at www.maine.gov/informe/municipal/burn- permit/index.html . Nomination Papers Available – Nomination Papers are available for the June 14, 2016 Election. There are two three-year terms for Board of Selectmen available and two three-year terms for School Board. The terms for Selectmen Christopher Loder and Bo Beaupre end June 30, 2016, as do the School Board terms of Suzanne Rugh and Carol White. If you have any questions, please call the Town Clerk, Gloria Brown. The nominations papers must be returned to the Town Clerk by May 2, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. 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.

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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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Notes from the Historical Society

The Annual Meeting of the Historical Society will be held June 18 at the Hall, convening at 7:30 p.m. and followed by a program highlighting the Museum’s new exhibit. The proposed Nominations Slate for the Annual Meeting is as follows: Officers: President--Toby Webb Vice President--Mary Holman Recording Secretary--Karen Corson Treasurer--Mary Holt Corresponding Secretary--Marjorie Munroe Governing Board, Class of 2019: Clifton “Chip” Emery Caroline Loder Christopher Rich Gretchen Tonks-Hartling Jackie Doughty Trask Anyone may be nominated or seek nomination by submitting a petition containing the signatures of seven [7] members of the Historical Society. The petition must be submitted to the Recording Secretary at least ten [10] days before the An- nual Meeting and posted not fewer than seven [7] days before the meeting.

Island Artist Catalog Project— Paintings by BTonks

My grandmother Beatrice Tonks painted many oils of Chebeague and Maine. I am collecting photos of her art in order to assemble a catalog of her works. All paintings are signed “BTonks.” If you own one of her paintings, please contact me at ptonks@pshift.com .

Thanks for your help, Phil Tonks

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This is a good year to build. Looking for a good building lot? Please call.

40 South Road

mls #1235258

Affordable, two-story Chebeague 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. $259.000

4 Lessing Road

mls #123508

Classic Maine vintage oceanfront getaway cottage with 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

354 North Road

mls #1214563

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, and the opportunity to divide the property. $249,000

40 Old Cart Road

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 from within or from the deck. Two suites with separate baths are 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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The Ladies Aid Society

SEW GOOD

The Ladies Aid Society of the United Methodist Church of Chebeague Island meets every Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Parish House. Anyone interested in handicrafts and sociability is welcome. If you’ve always wanted to learn how to knit, crochet, embroider, or make crafty items, we’re always willing to share our skills. Ladies Aid holds two fairs each year to raise funds to support the island community and church. We are a multi-denominational group who enjoy the fellowship of our island community. Each Thursday, we bring our lunches to eat together and have a short meeting before we adjourn. Please join us! For more information: Contact Jane Frizzell, President, or Karen Corson and Alyson Smith, Secretaries.

Sew Good meets the fourth Wednesday of the month; our next gathering will be May 25th at the Parish House. We will be finishing tying the quilt to be raffled for the “Lost at Sea” Memorial. Please join us to share, start, or complete a project.

For more information or any Questions: Call Lola Armstrong at 846-4737 or Karen Corson at 846-0938.

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

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Garden Matters by Sue Burgess

For gardeners spring is the time get our hands in the soil in anticipation of beautiful flowers and bountiful vegetable gardens. Even if last year was a disappointment, we consider the new growing season an opportunity for a do- over. Last year’s tomato plants that lost half their leaves by mid-summer were a heartbreak. However, in spring we are likely to remember more vividly the wonderful deliciousness of those few tomatoes that managed to ripen anyway. So we plant again but wonder what caused healthy green leaves to turn yellow, then brown, and drop. Also, that gorgeous flowering perennial that didn’t flower much and looked very unhappy by fall and the lovely vine that was attacked by some kind of bug…what did we do wrong, or fail to do right? The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is one of the best resources for advice on growing flowers, vegetables, fruits, and trees. The publication Maine Home Garden News www.extension.umaine.edu/gardening/maine-home- garden-news is published monthly April to October and is full of practical, helpful information for gardeners. The April issue includes articles on the best time to plant strawberries and corn; information on growing vegetables in containers; dealing with the problem of “terrible soil”; finding the best location for a vegetable garden on your property; links to instructional videos on pruning ornamental trees, apple trees, and lilac bushes; and this tip for eager diggers by Jonathan Foster, Home Horticulture Coordinator, UME Extension Penobscot County:

“Be patient digging your soil. Turning things before the ground dries will damage the structure of your soil, giving you a heavy, leaden mess with few air pockets and greatly diminished capacity for root and soil microbe health. Remember that the ideal soil is 45% to 25% not even there! We like to see about that much air space in any given sample, to provide proper aeration for the living community beneath our feet and plants.” What is this living community beneath our feet and plants? Scientists have learned that—amazingly—plants are in control. Earthworms, insects, microbes, bacteria, fungi, and the roots of plants thrive in soil that is aerated and rich in organic material. The animals eat the carbon- based material (such as composted manure, leaves, and seaweed), the plant roots take up nutrients excreted by the animals, and the roots in turn secrete exudates that attract and grow specific bacteria and fungi that the plants need. This mutually beneficial, self-sustaining system is called the soil food web. You can read the details in the book Teaming with Microbes: A Gardener’s Guide to the Soil Food Web by Jeff Lowenfels and Wayne Lewis. It is written in understandable, non-technical language for people who want to learn how to grow healthy plants without chemical fertilizers.

Another great thing about gardening: there’s always something new to learn!

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Property Maintenance

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

Call Nathan Doughty 712-4017 or 846-4133

Saturday, June 25 th at 7:30 p.m.

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Chebeague Parents’ Association

The CPA hosted our first Community Support Series: Taking Care of Our Own, on January 31 st at the Hall . We were pleased to have Sandy Lovell from the Center for Grieving Children (CGC) as our featured speaker. The feedback from the more than 40 attendees was quite positive. Many left with new insights and information about the grieving process for children, as well as adults. One idea that particularly resonated with many was that every loss and grieving process is as unique as the loved one who passes on. Another idea that prompted a heartfelt discussion was how the natural grief process often comes in waves, over a lifetime. For more information and resources related to the topic “Supporting Our Children Through Grief and Loss” , please visit the CGC’s wonderful website: www.cgcmaine.org/resources . The CPA would like to thank all the volunteers who made the January 31 st event successful -- from our organizational partners (CIL, CIS, CIUMC, CIC, CRC, and TRF) and our dedicated committee to the many who donated food (special thanks to Arlene, Lola, Amy, Meredith, Polly,

Christina, and Laurie), helped in the kitchen (Sidra and Lynda), and provided child-care services at the CRC (Laura, Tiffany, Alice, Tracy, and Virginia). We want to give special recognition to Eliza Jane Adams, whose vision and leadership led to the creation of this series.

On Sunday, May 15 th we are thrilled to host Greg Marley from the National Association for Mental Illness (NAMI) to present on the topic of “First Aid for Mental Health.” Many of us may know some first aid for physical health, but few of us know how to provide first aid for mental health. Please join us on the 15 th at the Hall to learn more. Details will be coming soon.

The CPA’s Community Support Series is a free series in which outside experts are invited to discuss various subjects to help keep Chebeague strong. Our goal is to pick one issue per year and provide education on aspects of the topic. The 2015-2016 focus is “Grief and Loss.” For more information, or to volunteer, please contact the CPA at CPA@chebeague.net . We welcome all input.

* MAY 3 rd is TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY! * Thank you to all our Chebeague Island School teachers!

News from the Stephen L. Ross Scholarship Fund The Board thanks the community for donations to the Fund in memory of past president, Kenneth Hamilton. We are grateful for the support and believe that Ken would be honored by your kindness.

We look forward to receiving and reviewing this year’s applications later this month. Look for news of 2016 recipients in June!

I recently corresponded with a past scholarship recipient, Cooper Bowman, who graduated from Greely in 2005. Cooper attended New England College in Henniker, NH, and through his hard work and dedication, received a degree in Theater in 2009. Cooper shared that being able to work and connect with amazing professors and other students were among his favorite parts of college, and he remains in touch with some of those connections today. Cooper currently lives in Portland and recently celebrated five years’ working at Trader Joe’s. The Fund is happy to have been able to help in our small way to give Cooper and other past recipients the chance to experience higher education.

If you have any questions about the Stephen L. Ross Scholarship Fund please contact Sarah McKinnon Koerber@sarahkoerber@chebeague.net or mail at 34 Bluff Head Road.

Board members include: Sarah M. Koerber, President, Polly Wentworth, Secretary, Jon Rich, Jennifer Belesca, Sharon Bowman, Binkie Boxer, Caitlin Gerber and Courtney Breslin.

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The Recompense Fund Honor Role

Alice Haines launched the Recompense Fund Honor Role in 2015 with a gift to the fund in memory of her brother, Julio Fonseca. She wrote, “Julio was the grandson of Dr. Hale and the eldest child of Lelia Fonseca Phipps, and spent much time on the island during his summers. He is survived by his sisters, Louise Bourgeois and Alice Haines.” Julio kept up with Chebeague news all his life, whether serving in World War II and the Korean War, teaching in Texas, or during retirement in Florida.

Our Honor Role of those giving back to Chebeague by donating to the Recompense Fund has snowballed since Alice made her gift. It now includes many donations from near and far honoring:

• Robert Dayton • Henry Dobush • Patricia Dobush • Edmund Doughty

• Frank Durgin • Julio Fonseca • Mary Gomez

• Charles Hale • Ginger Hobart • Richard Phipps

We are proud to honor all those who loved Chebeague as well as their families, friends, and colleagues who turn to the Recompense Fund as a way to give back to the community in their memory. We imagine those on our Honor Role with their smiles at the wharf and their hair ruffled by the breeze.

Thank you, Alice, for leading the way.

Donations may be sent to: The Recompense Fund, Maine Community Foundation, 25 Main St, Ellsworth, ME 04605.

Scrap Metal 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. 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.

Opening Memorial Day Weekend at the Slow Bell Café: Ebb & Thyme Bakery

A great new place to pick up muffins, scones, soups, sandwiches, smoothies, & prepared meals!

Stop by for a smoothie & a pastry from our bakery!

Pick up a sandwich for a picnic lunch! Too tired to cook dinner? Order a takeout meal from us!

Open from 8:30 to 2:00 Wednesday through Sunday 2 Walker Road • 207-846-3078

Takeout only Catering available for island parties Menu changes daily

Notes from the Hall The Hall is seeking bids for the replacement or reconstruction of the two side entryways. The job would include adding handrails and a gutter or awning over each set of steps. Please contact Sam McLean at 846-0510 for more details or a site visit.

Kim Boehm / Island Electric Phone: 846-2468 Email: islndelt@juno.com

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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 - WINTER HOURS still in effect! Summer hours begin after Memorial Day.

Introducing the Seed Library

Monday Tuesday

CLOSED

4 PM – 8 PM 10 AM – 1 PM 4 PM – 8 PM 10 AM – 1 PM 10 AM – 1 PM

Wednesday

It’s almost time to plant!

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

CLOSED

NEW MOVIES Ex Machina Bridge of Spies Carol Star Wars: The Force Awakens The Martian NEW BOOKS About Face by Donna Leon Friends in High Places by Donna Leon When the Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka Submission by Michel Houellebecq The Sea and Civilization by Lincoln Paine The Year of Lear by James Shapiro The Circled Shore by Robert Libby My Life on the Road by Gloria Steinem

How many times have you bought a package of zucchini seeds and only planted half? Or wished you could try a new variety of beans but didn’t want a whole packet of seeds? The Seed Library to the rescue! Come by to pick up a few seeds, or leave a few extra you may have.

“Check out” the Seed Library today!

One Man’s Island by Bob Libby

This month marks the flowering on Chebeague. Starting with the earliest blossoming magnolias in yards down many side roads and the towering dogwoods behindMarks’ house and continuing with the pink and white apple and pear blossoms. Standing on the wharf on Cousins on the first warm afternoon, one notices the thrilling blush of buds on the crowns of all the hardwoods soon to leaf out on Chebeague’s western shore. Daffodils, tulips, and hyacinth bloom in the fields and yards by every road. Azaleas, viburnum, and bleeding hearts line the border gardens. Lupine spikes are set to burst in Newcomb’s Field, and the glorious mountains of forsythia have their shining moment, notably where John Small Road turns east by Phipps’house.

Close your eyes and imagine the glorious blooms of Mothers’ Day, a magical, aromatic moment on our fragile island paradise.

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Firefighter Footnotes

4th of July

The town is once again issuing burn permits, and they 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. Ralph Munroe Cell 712-3827 Ralph and Kim Munroe Home 8469-4654 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 All fires must be attended at all times and require a burn permit.

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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Top Shelf Cleaning and Services Cleaning, moving cars to and from the Stone Pier or Chandlers Wharf, snowplowing and snow blowing, and winter house watching—daily, weekly, or monthly—lawn mowing, and light tractor work. For more information, call Cindy at 207-846-1055. Seasonal Rental at 13 Island View Rd Fully equipped summer home with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and private right of way to the water; $900 per week plus a $300 security deposit. Contact Richard Bowen at rhbowen3@gmail.com or 207-831-6148. Summer Rental Ideal for Family Vacations Spacious 3(+) bedroom house for rent near great beach (the Hook) and sandbar to Little Chebeague. Some weeks still available in July 2016. Private yard; fully equipped with washer, dryer, dishwasher, linens, direcTV, and dvd. Sleeps 6 easily; $1,000/wk Call 207- 846-4467, or email birkett@chebeague.net .

Births 3/27/16 Sisa Cornejo Holman, A daughter, to Rommy and David Holman 3/28/16 Carter Paul Nickels, A son, to Lauren (Miller) and Timothy Nickels

Deaths 3/27/16 Patricia Dobush, 87 years 4/7/16 Robert Lee Merrill, 67 years 4/17/16 Frances Ross Todd, 93 years

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Chebeague UMC May News Priscilla Dreyman, Fill-in Pastor (cell) 207-899-5689 / Pastor Melissa Yosua-Davis (after May 14 th ) (office)846-4106 chebeaguechurch@chebeague.net

Job Well Done: Pastor Priscilla Dreyman has done a wonderful job assisting us during Pastor Melissa’s maternity leave. Navigating a congregation through Holy Week is, I’m sure, usually hard and then add to it being in a new community. We thank her for her guidance and thoughtfulness. Her visits to the Island Commons were appreciated by all. She organized a special craft, planned for May 1st, as well as a memorial service, in March, to remember all the residents lost this winter. Please come help us thank her on her last Sunday, May 15 th . Administrative Assistant wanted: The Chebeague United Methodist Church is looking for a flexible person interested in working for the church. Applicants 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 . Parental Leave: Melissa will be returning from maternity leave on May 14 th , with her first Sunday back on May 22 nd .

Methodist Workshop on Racism, Saturday, May 7, 2016, Hope Gate Way, 509 Forest Ave., Portland, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We need several people to represent Chebeague at this important workshop. Given the boat schedule, it is no problem if we arrive at 9 a.m. Mechuwana Camp Opportunities for Kids and Youth: Connect with our UnitedMethodist camp up inWinthrop, Maine! For more information or an application, email the church or visit http://www.mechuwana.org/ . Baptism Records: The church is trying to fill out its baptism records. If you or someone in your family was baptized at CIUMC between 1978 and 2000, please let us know so that our records will be complete. UMCmarket - Support CIUMC while you do your online shopping! Visit www.umcmarket.org and sign up at no cost to you. Questions? Contact the church office, or visit the market to learn more.

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May 2016 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR

MAY 2016

First Quarter Full Moon Third Quarter New Moon

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Axiom Technology informational meeting at the Hall

Story Time at the Library 10:30 a.m.

Cinco de Mayo

Story Time at the Library 10:30 a.m. Board of Selectmen 6:00 p.m. at the Hall

Island Commons Spring Cleanup BBQ 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

CI School Arts Night at the Hall 5:15 p.m.

Mothers’ Day

CPA Community Support Series: First Aid for Mental Health at the Hall

Planning Board 7:00 p.m. at the Hall

Story Time at the Library 10:30 a.m.

Armed Forces Day

Sew Good at the Parish House 10:00 a.m. Story Time at the Library 10:30 a.m.

28 Island Commons Plant & Bake Sale at the Hall 10:00 a.m. to noon

Coastal Waters Commission 6:00 p.m. at the Firehouse

National Maritime Day

JUNE 2016

APRIL 2016

W 1 8 15 22 29

T 2 9

F 3

S 4

F 1 8

S 2 9

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

3 10 17 24

4 11 18 25

10 17 24

5 12 19 26

11 18 25

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

16 23 30

15 22 29

16 23 30

Memorial Day

Save the Date

June

Morning yoga with BJ at the Hall

June 18 June 25

Historical Society Annual Meeting, convening at 7:30 p.m. at the Hall

Whalers Concert at the Hall, 7:30 p.m. Bingo Night at the Hall, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

July 2 July 3 July 4

Community Center Brunch at the Hall, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Annual July 4th Parade, Fun Run, Road Race, Field Day, food, starting at 9:00 a.m.

July 23

CRC Summer Frolic

August 9 August 27

Historical Society House Tour, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Island Commons DJ Dance at the Hall

Recurring Events or Meetings • Yarmouth Veterinary Center first Thursday of the month at the Hall, starting at 8:45 • CUMC service every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. • Catholic Mass every Sunday at 4:00 p.m. at the CUMC • Ladies Aid every Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Parish House • Island Council Board meeting third Wednesday of the month at the Parish House at 7:00 p.m. • CIHCC Board meeting first Monday of the month at the Hall at 10:00 a.m. • CTC Board meeting third Thursday of the month at the CTC office at 7:00 p.m.

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