Town Dec Mailing Selectman's mtgs 01/14/09 School 01/06/09

January 2, 2009 - I have just added another birthday person to the invitation along with her photo - Allyson Smith is a 49er as well! I have also added the photos of Holly and Cappy. I want to thank the Boat Yard for letting us have the party at their wonderful spot but because of space limitations with the number of people we decided to have it at the Hall which was originally advertized.

Michael Porter has just added to his cruise blog - click here.

Message from the Rec: Mosaic Mirrors with Marty Trower starts on January 16th.  There are three sessions in all.  We need 10 participants to run the class.
 
Fear Socks No More starts January 13th.  There are three sessions for this class as well.
 
Anyone interested contact the Rec for more information, tel 8465068. We only have one person signed up for each of th  

January 1, 2009 - Happy New Year
The Chebeague Island Sailing School 2009 information is now online - click here or above on the sailing school.

John Maxon is now at Falmouth by the Sea and you can read the journal and get his phone number on his caring page. He is improving and loves getting messages!

December 29, 2008 - Congratulations to my son, Dennis Johnson, who made the Deans List his first semester at Springfield College.

Don't forget that tomorrow night, Tuesday from 6-8 pm there will be a pot luck gathering at the Recreation Center to celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of the next with the chance for Tracy to say goodbye and Kelley to say hello as the new Executive Director. Bring a dish to share. See you there!

December 26, 2008 - I have just added a photo of MaryEllen Clayman to our invitation and also found out that Bill and Diane Whethem are also turning 60 this year!

Congratulations to Nate Martin who was mentioned in the Portland Press Herald yesterday as one of the top Indoor Track Competitors and then again today with his photo on the front of the Sports page. Nate is a Senior at Greely.

December 23, 2008 - Battery Operated carbon monoxide and smoke alarm is available at the library. The Island Council is offering these at cost for $29. If you can't afford one call the Samartin Fund (767-8518 Ginny). Make check payable to the Chebeague Island Council. What a great gift it would make for Christmas.

Article in the Lebanon Valley News about English Language Learners featuring Charlotte Johnson.

December 22, 2008 - An invitation to a Birthday Party - click here. I am working on my birthday party which is really a birthday party for everyone turning 60 next year. I have been adding baby pictures as I get them in and I can say that none of us has changed very much. We are all still cute and adorable. Hope you will be able to join the celebration and help the Stephen Ross Scholarship Fund.

The future keepers of our earth send you holiday greetings.

The Rec Center would like to celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of the next and Rec Center endings and new beginnings with a pot luck gathering on Tuesday, December 30 from 6-8 PM.  No program is planned, just a chance for Tracy to say goodbye, Kelley to say hello and the community to get together between Christmas and New Year’s to catch up on holiday happenings.  Bring a dish to share.  Teens, pre-teens and kids are welcomed and encouraged, and the gym will be available, but no formal supervision will be provided.  Hope to see you there!

18" of snow and snow drifts everywhere! The Chebeague.net mail server is down this morning for a little while (7am) until Mainely Wired resets some equipment. Someone mistakenly shut the wrong switch off.

December 21, 2008 - Message from Linda Brewster: The Christmas Eve Worship Service 7:00pm December 24th, Chebeague Island Church. Hope to see you there!

The birds have been flocking to our feeders these last few storms. I counted 21 Cardinals one day and I kept trying to get a picture with at least 10 different birds but couldn't get them so you could see them. Click here to see a few cardinals and in the upper left the red bellied woodpecker (the bird with the red head - makes sense).

What a miserable day for weather. We went over on the 8 morning boat to start and finish our Christmas shopping - all the stores were packed and by the time we came home on the 12 boat there was 5" of snow and the temp was 7 degrees which felt like 20 below! Yuk! I have been messing around with the format of the page using a new web program and as a result have messed up some of the paragraph formating. Still have work to do on it to correct the problems. I have just gone back to the original font and would be curious to know if anyone has trouble reading the page.

Message from the Hamilton family: As many of you already know, Elsie Hamilton suffered a stroke a week ago and was admitted to Mercy Hospital.  As we all know, Elsie is a tough woman and she has recently been transferred to Brentwood Rehab (370 Portland Street, Yarmouth, ME 04096). Grammy is a fighter but it will be a long haul and she will need our prayers.  Thank you for the continued love and support that so freely flows from our beloved island and beyond. 

December 20, 2008 -Don't forget tonight 7:30 the Whaler's Concert! I'm back from the wonderful concert and took a few photoswhich you can see here.

Cheryl Hillicoss has created a CaringBridge website to keep friends and family updated about John Maxon's health.  John has sooo much family and so many friends, that she thought this would be a great way to keep you updated.  Just click on this link: www.caringbridge.org/visit/johnmaxon or copy and paste the link in your web browser.  John wants everyone to know that he misses his Island Family and appreciates all of your help, prayers and well wishes and loves to read the "Guest Book" entries that you leave on the CaringBridge website.

December 19, 2008 -Please remember THE GIVING TREE is up and at the Library. It's a little different from year past in that instead of going through an off-island organization to help a family in need CPA has focused locally. There is a "wish list" from 7 of our island non-profit organizations. Each of those organizations has requested things that they would greatly appreciate help with. Choose an item (or two!) and bring that item to the Library by the end of December. Some examples are: The Ladies Aid could use some craft supplies, CPA could use finger paints for the Kid's Place Daycare, Island Commons would love gift certificates for employee appreciation gifts, The Hall would benefit from some new serving spoons or volunteer hours on upcoming projects, etc..etc.. There are many things to choose from to help these Chebeague non-profits and you'll find all different price ranges. When you find yourself looking for something to buy that person that has everything, think of donating something to an island organization in their honor. Thank you in advance for everyone's generosity and for supporting local needs!

Congratulations to Caroline Summa, violinist in the Maine Youth Orchestra, who will be playing this evening, Friday December 19,  from 7 - 8 p.m. at the Eastland Hotel in downtown Portland.  MYO is participating in the City of Portland holiday event, 12 Days of Christmas.  Please join us to hear orchestral holiday music and launch the holiday season!  Refreshments served.

Are you interested in maps?  Do you like to play with Google earth? Would you be interested in making your own interactive maps to discuss historic events, or for school projects? Do you want to display your photos on a map? In January, Thea Youngs will be conducting two workshops on computer mapping: ---Saturday Jan 10: 9-12:  Google Earth and Google Maps- These user-friendly products allow you to explore the world and sky,  create your own maps,  and display photos or other content…and even have a flight simulator!--- Saturday Jan  24: 1-4 : Open Source GIS- An introduction to the world of Geographic Information Systems, allowing you to tap into existing data, display GPS points, and use it to make your own maps.  Both workshops will be held at the school.  They are FREE, but please call or email Thea (tyoungs@islandinstitute.org , 846-0157) to sign up.

December 18, 2008 -An update from Bev Ross Murray about Priscilla - click here.The Pre-K Newsletter is online now - click here.

December 17, 2008 - Sheila Read (Cookies wife) produced "The Story, With Dick Gordon." which has aired all over the country about Maine lobstering. It will be aired on Maine Public Radio tomorrow at 1pm. It is really enjoyable and very informative - it will make you want to go out and buy lobsters which are a better deal than bologna - you can download it by clicking here.

Community Luncheon at the Hall TODAY, 12 noon, Roast Beef Dinner!

Tonight at 8 pm Fox TV has Molly Shattuck go undercover in a coal mining town in Schuylkill County, PA on their new show Secret Millionaire.

December 16, 2008 - Whalers Concert – Christmas Around the World – will be held this Saturday night at 7:30.  It was postponed due to the ice storm.  Tickets are $8 adults $4 children and refreshments will be served!Message from the library: Groovy Movie is this Friday and we are showing the movie PICNIC that was cancelled for the ice storm.  It is our last movie and starts at 7:30.  Also, the Library is having a Christmas tea and cookie swap at the Library on Thursday, December 18th from 1-3.  Everyone is invited to come in for a cup of tea and relax.  Bring some of your cookies to swap out for a mixed arrangement of other cookies. Thanks!

Message from the Recreation Center: The Board of Directors of CRC has completed our search for a new Executive Director.  We are pleased to announce that Kelley Rich has accepted the position.  We look forward to working with Kelley as we continue to support the recreational needs of the community.   Please stop by the Rec Center after the first of the year to welcome her.We would also like to thank the other applicants, and to thank all the community members who have offered advice regarding this transition.  It was a difficult decision, as it will always be when the applicants are friends and neighbors.  But, we think that Kelley is the right person to lead the Rec as it pursues its mission.

December 15, 2008 - Julia Maine is on the Greely Girls Ice Hockey Team and is needing to sell raffle tickets for their team - tickets are $10 each but they go to lots of different prizes. Check out the flyer.

Congratulations to Bob Crowley who won the million dollars for survivor and then another $100,000 for being the most popular in the Country.

School Committee meets tomorrow night at 6:30 - see agenda.

December 14, 2008 - One of the great things about the island is that when the power goes off for any length of time people really look out for each other. The fire house is manned and the crews are out doing whatever needs to be done. Calls are made and everyone is checked up on. A few people took it upon themselves to make sure the Hall was opened up and lunch and dinner was available for whoever needed it or needed to get away from a cold house and get warm. Cathy MacNeill took some great pictures of the dinner which you can see here. Thank you to Deb Bowman, Mary Holt and Karen Hamilton and I'm sure many others. As you can see in the photos it was also John Holt's birthday.

Cathy MacNeill (click here to see her photos) was also at the Salt Institute Opening Show in Portland and took lots of photos of the exhibit and some of the people there and others involved. The show is free and open to the public, and will remain up in the gallery through the end of January.The address for Salt is: 561 Congress St. between Oak & Forest Sts. in Portland. 

December 13, 2008 - Here is another update from Bev about Priscilla - click here.

December 12, 2008 - The Whaler's concert "Christmas Around the World," scheduled for tomorrow night, has been postponed until next Saturday, December 20th at 7:30.Today the power went off about 3:30 am and just came back on about 8pm. The Hall was opened up by volunteers where lunch and dinner was served for anyone who wished to come - It was great for those who didn't have heat or anything to cook with - it is such a wonderful community we live in.

Around 10am we drove around and I took some photos from our car. (I have been fooling with other ways to look at photos - this site is with rollover images but you can still click on and scroll through that way- it probably takes a little longer to load initially and won't work with dial-up - click here to try.Peter Kaufman was interviewed on December 9 with Brian Sullivan and Dagen McDowell of Fox Business News and you can see the interview by clicking here.I also would like to mention that it is Raymond Hamilton's 98th birthday!

The Commons Holiday Party is Sunday at 4:30.

THE GIVING TREE is up and at the Library. It's a little different from year past in that instead of going through an off-island organization to help a family in need CPA has focused locally. There is a "wish list" from 7 of our island non-profit organizations. Each of those organizations has requested things that they would greatly appreciate help with. Choose an item (or two!) and bring that item to the Library by December 20th. Some examples are: The Ladies Aid could use some craft supplies, CPA could use finger paints for the Kid's Place Daycare, Island Commons would love gift certificates for employee appreciation gifts, The Hall would benefit from some new serving spoons or volunteer hours on upcoming projects, etc..etc.. There are many things to choose from to help these Chebeague non-profits and you'll find all different price ranges. When you find yourself looking for something to buy that person that has everything, think of donating something to an island organization in their honor. Thank you in advance for everyone's generosity and for supporting local needs!

December 11, 2008 - (Postponed to next saturday)Saturday night, December 13th at 7:30 is the Whalers Christmas Concert at the Hall. Adults $8 and children $4.

The 2009 Shellfish License Notice is online - click here.

December 9, 2008 -Ed Jarrett was at the school today with his ice sculpture of a seal and the children were delighted as seen in the following photos. Also Ed and his sculpting is the Freeze Frame in the Portland Press Herald today.

Tonight at 7pm, Tuesday, at the Hall is the Chebeague Island School Christmas Concert - everyone is welcome. The School Committee will be meeting for a brief meeting before the concert at 6:30 at the Hall - see agenda.Blue Christmas: A Service of Light in the Midst of Darkness, Thursday December 18, 7:15 p.m. Chebeague United Methodist Church - If you find Christmas difficult, this service is for you.

A note from the Salt Institute: As you may have heard, there have been many Salt students invading the island of Chebeague in the last few months!  The results will be on display in an opening gallery show this Thursday, December 11th, at the Salt Institute in Portland.  Salt is a semester-long program that educates and promotes documentary storytellers through photography, writing and radio.  Salt has been telling Maine stories for 35 years.   Jenny Goff will be reading from her story about land use issues called Two Mother Natures. The show is free and open to the public, and will remain up in the gallery through the end of January. Please click here for more information and what they will have on display.

December 6, 2008 -Today the Portland Press Herald has an article about Bob Crowley who is one of six survivors left on the Survivor Gabon show. His family owns a house on Stave Island which is part of the Town of Chebeague.

Molly Shattuck will be featured on an upcoming Fox show called Secret Millionaire - not sure what the date is yet - it is reported to air in the next to last show, set to
air on Dec. 17th.

The Pre school report for last week is now online - click here.

!  Sunday, December 7th from 3-5 with a special visitor arriving by fire truck.  Cookies, hot chocolate, cider gifts for the kids.

December 4, 2008 - Message tonight from Bev about Priscilla's progress - click here.

The outside floats are being hauled out today this afternoon. The weather station which I thought was wonderful when it was working (before the temp got to 3000 degrees) is being worked on and hopefully will be up and running again next week.

: the Board of the Chebeague Recreation Center has just received a letter of resignation from Tracy Quadro (you can read it here).  We're sad to see Tracy go, but we're happy for her as she heads off for her new opportunity, doing important work with children in need of guardian assistance.  You can read the job posting for Executive Director here.

Priscilla is doing really well as you can read in the latest update from Bev and family.

Today's updat on Priscilla - click here.

Update for Priscilla today - click here.

Another update from Priscilla Ross' family - click here.

I'm back from a wonderful time in New York City - missed all the excitement on Chebeague - thank you to David for keeping up the page even if it was down for a number of hours because of power outages. This weekend is the exciting extra wonderful CRAFTERS CRAFT FAIR from 10 to 2 at the Hall - All kinds of great items for Christmas.

Here's an update on Priscilla from Bev Ross Murray- click here.

What a day! High winds, heavy rain and no boats today other than the 6:40 am and the 6:15 pm. Everything but snow, and that wasn't too many miles away. No power from 6 a.m. until noon. Here's an update on Priscilla from Bev - click here and here for the latest update.

This from the Town:

While Bev is headed to NYC, I'm posting the latest update on Priscilla from Bev - click here.

Dasha and I are heading to New York City for a couple of days tomorrow - we will check out the city and see Mama Mia and have lots of fun and on the way back pick up Dennis from Springfield College for Thanksgiving break. If you need something added to the website David Hill is available at drhill@chebeague.net to post for me. I'll be back on Wednesday. Don't forget that David Tyler will be at the library at 1pm to talk to people about the Working Waterfront and the Island Institute.

Saturday, Nov 22, 12:00 - 2:30 at the Parish House - come and get those special Christmas gifts early, lots to pick from. They will be making wreathes Thursday Dec 4th at the parish House. Also, you can order them today at the fair or call Dianne Calder - 846-4176.

Update tonight from Bev on Priscillas recover - click here.

An update about Priscilla from her family - click here.

I have another message from Priscilla's family on her recovery - click here.

There is a SILENT AUCTION OF LOBSTERS now going on to benefit the capital campaign fund of the Chebeague United Methodist Church. Bids may be made for packages of 2, 4 and 6 lobster; the minimum bid is $10 for 2, $20 for 4 and $30 for 6. The two highest bidders will win. Checks can be made out to the Chebeague United Methodist Church. The sign-up sheet is at the Island Market, and bids will be accepted until November 29 at 11:00 AM. Lobster will be delivered on Saturday Nov. 29 in the afternoon.

Another update on Priscilla today - click here.

An update on Priscilla from her family - click here.

David Tyler, editor of Working Waterfront, wants to know what islanders think of the newspaper and the newly re-designed web site. He would like to invite you to share your opinions on Sun., Nov. 23 at 1 p.m. at the library. Just in case you didn't see the article about Thea Young you can click here and also see the magazine.

Priscilla Ross had surgery today and it went very well - the family has written a note to everyone which you can read here.

Tonight, Thursday, at the Hall is the Comprehensive Plan meeting with our consultant Hugh Coxe at 7 pm..

There will be a workshop on Saturday morning November 15th from 7:30am to 9:30 am at the Chebeague Island School to discuss the long range plans for education on Chebeague with an emphasis on sustaining the year round community. The purpose of this meeting is to start a dialogue with the community about education, both on and off the island that can inform the current efforts of the School Board and the Comprehensive Plan Committee to plan for our future. See the agenda for more details. All community members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Coffee, tea & muffins will be provided.

I have just added the Chebeague Orchard Inn to the Island Business page above.

November 8, 2008 -Note from the Ross Family: Our family would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and amazement to all of the many, many people who have made our Pip's recovery a possibility. A special thank you to the members of our island's incredible EMT crew; the medical people who just happened to be at the right place at the right time; to our "angel", Ginny Ballard for her loving guidance, support and "care package"; to Pastor Linda Brewster for all of the kind, encouraging words and prayers; and lastly, to all of the dozens and dozens of well-wishers who have expressed their love and support, through notes, e-mails, phone calls, hugs and hospital visits.
 
Mama Pip still has a journey ahead of her before we can sleep peacefully. If she had her own "way", she would have everyone in her room for coffee and muffins! But, since her medical staff is asking for very limited visits by family only, so that she can strengthen for her upcoming surgery, we ask anyone who feels so inclined to maybe drop her a note of encouragement or card to her. That would be the next best thing to "being there"! Please keep the prayers coming her way, as they are obviously being heard!
 
Gratefully,
The Poochie Ross Family

A note from Barbara Ross that Priscilla is doing better and no longer has a breathing tube. She is speaking a little and has so appreciated the outpouring of concern and love. Priscilla is NOT able to have visitors at this time- the family will let us know when she is well enough.

Some of Chebeague's election results are in and they are:
Obama 210, McCain 85, Nader 3, McKinney 1
Allen 148, Collins 143
Pingree 192, Summers 101
Hulit 191, Davis 88
Bonnechi 180, Burgess 106
There are 359 registered voters on Chebeague and 300 voted (72 by absent-t ballot)

Today is election day and The Recreation Center will be holding a Swearing-In Ceremony Party on January 20, 2009 to celebrate the inauguration of our new President, whomever he may turn out to be!  Please come to the Rec to watch the event on the big screen in the gym, courtesy of Direct TV.  All are welcome, and refreshments will be provided.  Come celebrate Democracy in Action as a community!

Lily the mini-horse and Sarah Prescott will be doing a petting/booksigning at Books, Etc. in Falmouth on Sunday, Nov. 23 from 1-3 pm.  Also she will be selling her books (and signing them) at the Craft Fair on Nov. 29th from 10-2.  She will also be selling CPA items as well. Don't forget to check out her page and listen to a chapter from one of her books!

Cathy MacNeill took some great photos of the Halloween Party and I was finally home long enough for her to bring them to me - click here!

The end of the year party is happening at the Inn tomorrow night. Friday, October 31st..it's a SCARE DANCE (squares and contras, with live music) with Maggie Robinson and Friends performing and John McIntire calling.  It's open to all ages from 8-12 and then 21+ after midnight.  HOPE EVERYONE CAN COME.  Call the Inn for more details:  846-5155.

The Rec Center would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to all those who participated to make last Saturday a very scary-licious Scavenger Hunt!  Thanks go to our scarers (who, being the ghouls they are, will remain anonymous, but rent "Night of the Living Dead" to get an idea what they looked like); our drivers:  May Hall, Courtney Bluck, Jason Hamilton, Virginia Calder (who also helped with the prep), and Beth Dyer; Teen Center staff Josh Doughty and Brad Martin; and it would not have happened at all without WONDER TEENS Amanda Campbell and Tracy Calder.  The winning team consisted of Cassidy Jeffers, Danielle Jarrett, Julia Stefanilo, Tyler Campbell (wounded in the line of duty but doing fine), Anna Hamilton and Sammy Joy, driven by May and Courtney.  Congratulations!

Last week Bill Whetham had a terrible fall and broke both wrists and his jaw - he is at home now and his address 109 Given Shipyard Road, Brunswick, ME 04011. I just received this note from his family: "Greetings from Hank, Erin and Dianna regarding Bills condition.  Following surgery for a broken jaw and both wrists, he arrived home on 10/25 (Yea!).  We anticipate a full recovery within the next 6 weeks.  We truly can't express our deep appreciation for everyones love and concern.  Thank you, The Whetham Family."

Congratulations toWarren Bogle who has been named to The University of Miami Hall of Fame, Class of 2009, sport of Baseball.  Inductees were introduced this past weekend at the pre-game show during Homecoming for the University at Dolphin Stadium.  Actual induction will be in April, with various activities including a golf tournament and banquet. 

Brita Bonechi, candidate for State Representative, will be on the Island on Sunday, 10:15 to 4:45. She will visit with people at the store in the morning and will attend the Historical Society Open House at the Museum. She would greatly appreciate the opportunity to listen to comments and
answer questions. Voters should seek her out to learn more about her views relative to issues that affect our personal lives and Island community. For more information or to request that Brita knock at your door, call Mary Holt at 846-5040.

The Chebeague Island Hall Community Center is having it's annual meeting tomorrow night at the Hall at 7pm. If you unable to come and haven't filled out your proxy there are some at the Island Market and/or print this one and give it to one of the Board Members or leave it at the store. Thank yo very much.

The new weather station is being provided for use by the Town through a grant from the Casco Bay Estuary Project to the Department of Marine Resources. There is no cost to the town other than to protect it from damage, occasional cleaning and keep it connected to the internet. The purpose of the weather station deployment  is to provide the Department of Marine Resources with real-time rainfall data to help decide whether to open or close the clam flats to protect the shellfish consuming public. The data is captured for long-term evaluation for wind direction, wind speed, temp, rainfall, barometric pressure and is available by double-clicking on the "sticker". For the interactive map and weather stations in our area, click here. 

Congratulations to Anna Maine who scored one of the three goals for the Greely Field Hockey team in a 3-2 win over Gray-New Gloucester!!  In fact, her team is ranked #2 in Western Class B going into the playoffs next week.  Per today's paper, Greely plays the winner of Fryeburg and Wells next Wed, 10/22 at Greely High School.  A great time for folks to make some time and support Anna and those Greely Rangers!! 

October 16, 2008 - Registration for the Scarecrow Contest has been extended ­ if you are interested in having your scarecrow judged please call the Rec TODAY to be sure you're not missed.  Scarecrows must be finished by Oct 18 to be judged, and the prize, two movie tickets, will be awarded on Oct 25 at the Scavenger Hunt.

Part Time Help WantedParking Enforcement Attendant..---- Person wanted approx. 1 hour per day to enforce parking violations of the Chebeague Island Coastal Waters Ordinance.  Position is flexible as to time of day.  Must be able to work with public and be able to cooperate with Law Enforcement Officers.  Job description and application available at the Town Office during normal business hours. 

October 14, 2008 - Join us for a Community Luncheon at the Hall on October 15 at 12:00!  Island Commons' popular lunch series resumes Wednesday, October 15th!  Please notice they are changing the name from Senior Luncheon to Community Luncheon to stress that this is a community event open to all.  Community luncheons will take place every 3rd Wednesday at the Hall through next May.  We hope to see you on the 15th!  Any proceeds go toward the work of Island Commons.

Saturday's Frost/Blanchard Tournament was so much fun and the weather couldn't have been better. Jonny Miller won the Blanchard 9 hole trophy, Tom Adams won the Blanchard 18 hole trophy, Ben Prescott won the Frost 9 hole trophy and Jim Van Fleet won the Frost 18 hole trophy.

The Clam Shack will be closing this weekend with the last day being Sunday October 12th at 8pm. The Calders want to thank everyone for making it a wonderful season!

Don't forget that the 3rd annual (maybe 4th) is putting on their Columbus Weekend Brunch this Sunday from 11:30 to 12:30 - come enjoy all the wonderful food and comraderie! Quiches, fried dough, bacon, eggs, french toast, homefries.... Yum!

School Committee meeting is tomorrow night at 6:30 at the school - see agenda.

he Maine Island Trails Association and the Ocean Conservancy is hosting a BEACH CLEAN UP over Columbus day weekend.  We will meet at Chandlers Cove at noon on the 11th, and possibly also go over to the Indian Point and towards Little Chebeague, since MITA will be working over there (they may also come to join us).  All ages are welcome to help out. A couple people with vehicles who are willing to help with transport would be really great. An RSVP to tyoungs@islandinstitute.org or 846-0157 would be helpful but not necessary.

John Holt and the CRC want you to know:  The Rec Center's October newswas inadvertently left out of the October calendar!!!!!  There are lots of events -- with deadlines -- and important information.  Please click here to find out about all the fun and exciting Halloween'y events going on this month!! 

This past weekend someone borrowed our large sewer snake and has not returned it and we can't remember who it was. If you know of or have the snake we really need it - thank you.

This Sunday, Doug Damon will presenting Working with Wood And The Making of the Chebeague Clock Sunday, October 5 @2 pm At the Museum of Chebeague History - see flyer.

Come visit with your State Representative Meredith Strang Burgess and Gerald M. "Jerry" Davis Candidate for State Senate District #11 at Doughty's Island Market, Saturday, October 4th 9:00 am

Town of Chebeague Island- Workshop Meeting of the - Board of Selectmen - Wednesday, October 1st, 2008 at 7:00PM - Island Hall Community Center 1.Review of proposed Traffic/Parking Ordinance.2. Review of existing parking regulations and existing fines. 3. Review of parking improvements.

Tonight is the Free Concert Music by Friends and Neighbors at 7:30 at the Church.

Another reminder about the Chicken Harvest Dinner and Evening of Spirituals/Gospel music When: Saturday September 27th 5:30pm - 7:00 pm Supper, 7:00pm Spirituals Where: Parish House/Church Cost: $7.50 for dinner per person Proceeds to benefit the church Music Ministry Fund which will help to cover the costs of repairing the organ in the church.

What a beautiful Fall we have been having! Just a reminder that this Saturday Chebeague and Cumberland Land Trust will be holding its annual meeting on Chebeague in the Chebeague Island Hall 7-8:30 and it is open to the public. We will be serving a dinner, giving a talk about the land trust and activities of the last year, and hosting Pete Didisheim, NRCM's Advocacy Director, who will give a talk titled "Tapping Windpower to help solve Maine's Energy Crisis."

this Friday, September 26, at 7:30 in the Chebeague United Methodist Church - participating artists are John Howard, piano; Sally Merrill, piano and Barbara Porter, flute. Music by Arcangelo Corelli, Johann Sebastian Bach, Geroge Frideric Handel, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Johannes Brahms and Maurice Ravel.

and Evening of Spirituals/Gospel music When: Saturday September 27th 5:30pm - 7:00 pm Supper 7:00pm Spirituals Where: Parish House/Church Cost: $7.50 for dinner per person Proceeds to benefit the church Music Ministry Fund which will help to cover the costs of repairing the organ in the church. This is shaping up to be an exciting evening of music. Plan to join us!! FMI call the church office at 846-4106.

at the Hall, Saturday September 20 at 7:00 p.m. $5.at the door. (not 7:30 as previously advertised)

Warren Bogle's brother, Dennis  lost his fight against lymphoma on September 13, 2008.  His funeral will be September 17th in Lyndhurst, N.J.  Sue and Warren are thankful that their families were all present this summer for their daughter, Kim's wedding. 

September 15, 2008 - Don't forget that tonight at the Hall the Historical Society is presenting a slide show featuring all the Island artists who are no longer with us.

Did you miss the opportunity to participate in the Historical Society WWII Boat Tours narrated by Jim Millinger? Another has been scheduled for Sunday, September 14 at 2:00 p.m. Call the Holt house at 846-5040 for more information and to guarantee your seat or, if you're willing to take your chances, report to the Marie L at the Stone Pier on Sunday by 1:55.

Town of Chebeague Island, Maine Warrant for Special Town Meeting - September 13th, 2008 at the Chebeague Island Community Hall, 247 South Road, Chebeague Island, Maine at 9 o'clock in the morning

Every Monday morning, from 9 - 11, starting today September 8, the Food Pantry will be open.  People can pick up staples they  need. They may also call 846-4106 if they would like to come at another time. Food donations may also be dropped off at the church office in the Parsonage.

Congratulations to Nate Martin (son of Kim and John) who, as quarterback for Greely, threw 3 touchdown passes and also rushed for another to beat Poland 32 to 0. Also Jake Dimick (grandson of Maryellen and Harland Webber) rushed for 74 yards for Greely.

A couple of weeks ago was Daisy's Birthday and fortunately Cathy MacNeill was there to capture all the excitement so click here.

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008 @ 7:00PM At the Island Hall & Community Center - see agenda.

will be holding its annual meeting on Chebeague in the Chebeague Island Hall on Saturday September 27th at 7pm.Greely Football October Calendar Raffle
 
Greely Football October Calendar Raffle - Starts October 1, 2008 and will continue with bonus days through November 5th.  There are over $3,000.00 in prizes and 36 chances to win!!  Each name drawn will win the item shown on that day.  You have multiple chances to win because if your name is drawn on one day, it will be put back in the drawing giving you an opportunity to win another day, and so on!!  You have a chance to win all 36 prizes!!  A list of winners will be posted on the Greely Football websitedaily.  If you purchase two, it will double your chances to win, and so on!!  $10.00 each ­ call for Captain Nate Martin at 846-5342.  Thank you for supporting Greely Football!!

The CPA Annual Meeting that is scheduled on Monday, September 8th has been rescheduled to Monday, September 15th at Vicki Todd's house at 7pm. It is potluck, bring a dish if you wish.

he Rec Center will be closed on Labor Day, as will the Pool.  ***PLEASE NOTE new Pool Hours for September ­ Pool Closed on Mondays and Wednesdays.  Tuesday and Thursday, lap swim from 7:30-9 AM, lap swim from 12-1, open swim from 3-4.  Friday, lap swim 12-1, open swim 3-4.  Saturday and Sunday, lap swim 7:30-9AM, lap swim 12-1, open swim 1-4.  Last day of swimming for the season is Sept. 21.  Thanks for a great summer!

tomorrow Sunday, August 31st!

The CICA Housing Committee will be doing repairs and weatherization on their first property, 226 South Road, on LABOR DAY, September 1, 2008. For anyone who is interested in seeing the house or learning more about the affordable housing program, they will be having an OPEN HOUSE that afternoon from 1:00 to 5:00. Coffee and doughnuts will be served.

Sunday, August 31 is DIAMOND DAY at the ball field!  Beginning at 11 AM we will celebrate t-ball, wiffleball and softball ­ diamond games for all ages!  Bring your glove and your family and have fun with your friends and neighbors.  Lunch will be available to purchase ­ bring a blanket and have a picnic!  Sponsored by the Rec Center.  FMI or to register, please call the Rec at 846-5068 or Tom Adams at 846-5690.

THE CHEBEAGUE ISLAND TOWN OFFICE WILL BE "CLOSED" MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2008 IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY (Have a safe and wonderful holiday weekend)

School Board Meeting tonight at 6:30 at the school - see agenda.

are returning to the Rec Center!  Come and watch these wonderful Synchronized Swimmers in a performance in the pool at 2:30 PM on Sunday, August 24.  The pool will be closed at 1 PM on Sunday to allow the swimmers to rehearse for their performance.  The show is FREE!  Pool will reopen for open swim after the performance.

August 20, 2008 - Town of Chebeague Island "Special Executive Session" of the Board of Selectmen Wednesday, August 20th, 2008 At the Public Safety Building The Special Executive Meeting will come to order at approximately 8:15PM. This meeting will be to update the Selectmen of the meeting n the Town of Yarmouth and the Town of Chebeague Island in regard to the Wharf Agreement negotiations. Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen Wednesday, August 20th, 2008 At the Public Safety Building @ 7:00PM The agenda will be to set the MIL RATE for the Town of Chebeague for the tax year2009.

August 19, 2008 - Next Monday is Waneta Cleaves 90th birthday and she would love to hear from people - she is staying with her daughter and cards may be sent to her c/o Betty Dolley, 6 Phillips Street, Scarboro, ME 04074, or call her at 883-8502.

August 18, 2008 - Please come to a reception for BRITA H. BONECHI, CANDIDATE FOR THE MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE REPRESENTING CHEBEAGUE ISLAND, at the CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COMMUNITY HALL on WEDNESDAY AUGUST 20TH, 4:00 PM TO 7:00 PM, Refreshments and conversations - But no donations

August 16, 2008 - Gardeners' Exchange meets Sunday at noon on the Historical Society lawn. Gardeners may exchange produce items. Baked goods such as zucchini cookies were available one week. Non-gardeners may make a small donation in exchange for produce. Serious farmers wishing to sell their goods may choose to do so. Rain date is Wednesday, August 20 at 5:00pm.

August 15, 2008 - Town of Chebeague Island Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen Wednesday, August 20th, 2008 At the Public Safety Building @ 7:00PM The agenda will be to set the MIL RATE for the Town of Chebeague for the tax year2009.

August 13, 2008 - The Chebeague Island Hall Community Center CLAM PUFF dinner which has been advertised for this August 23rd has had to be CANCELLED because of red tide and unavailability and affordability of clams - sorry for this change.

August 12, 2008 - I just received an email from Kim Bogle who is in Beijing with 10 students and they have a blog on in the Unionleader.com sharing their experience. She says it is a "once in a lifetime" experience and they are off to Archery on the Olympic Green today and will be at Women's Soccer tonight:

August 11, 2008 - The Rec is holding Belly Dancing Classes for adults on Wednesdays in August from 1:30-3PM.  Classes are $40 for the 4-session program.  Please contact the Rec TODAY if you'd like to get in on this class ­ our first class was a lot of fun but we need more participants!
 
Also, the Rec is looking for Teen Center Leaders for weekends in August.  If you are the parent of a teen who would like this position (or would like to volunteer!) please call the Rec ASAP for more information.

August 10, 2008 - Today was the Public Safety Open House - I took a few photos from the event.

August 9, 2008 - The sun came out today for a while!

August 8, 2008 - Effective 0940 am today August 8, 2008, all shellfish harvesting is closed due to pollution from heavy rainfall.
http://www.maine.gov/dmr/rm/public_health/closures/

August 7, 2008 - The Board of Selectmen are looking for volunteers interested in serving on the following committees or boards:
                Planning Board
                Board of Adjustments and Appeals
Those interested may send a letter of interest to the town office in care of Scott Seaver.

August 6, 2008 - Monday Jim Millinger did a couple of walking tours of the East End during World War II and I have posted some photos taken by Bob Earnest. They show the gun mounts and buildings that are left. I can't say enough about how interesting the exhibit is at the Historical Society and all the tours that Jim has been doing. Chebeague was a hopping place during World War II and the Historical Society has done such a great job showing this.

August 5, 2008 - There will be a memorial serrvice for Barbara Gwillim on August 16th at 11 AM at the Chebeague Island Church. 

August 4, 2008 - There are still seats available on the Historical Society WWII Cruise tomorrow (Tuesday, 8/5) leaving from the Stone Pier at 10:00am, $25. per person. Be at the dock a bit before 10:00 if you would like to participate.

August 3, cont. - The Chebeague Island Historical Society has space remaining in its 4:30 -5pm Benefit Walking Tour
 "World War II Comes to the East End" Led by Jim Millinger - Monday, August 4 Rendezvous at the museum for carpooling and ticket purchase at 4:15pm  Tickets $5 for members $7 for non-members

August 3, 2008 - Yesterday I got a photo of the Lobster Boat Sand Sculpture at the Inn! Ed Jarrett, who is known all over for his award winning ice sculptures and sand castles decided to create one for the Inn in his "spare" time while running the Chebeague Inn! He had some help from kids on the island with design advice from a Chebeague Lobsterman and he even used Island sand which is a little courser and rockier than what he is used to. You can see his other ice and sand sculptures on his website Maine Snow and Ice Sculptures.

August 2, 2008 - ATTENTION ALL GARDENERS and Garden Fresh Vegetable Seekers: Come to the first Gardeners' Exchange tomorrow, Sunday, at 12:00 noon on the lawn of the Historical Society. Gardeners may exchange produce items. Non-gardeners may make a small donation to the Historical Society in exchange for produce. Serious farmers wishing to sell their goods may choose to do so. Rain date is Wednesday, August 6 at 5:00pm.

July 31, 2008 - Saturday, August 2nd is the Island Commons Yard Sale at the CIHCC from 10 to 2 pm!

July 30, 2008 - This coming weekend is Bulky Weekend on Saturday and Sunday from 9 to 3. Remember that Chedemption will be closed on those days.

July 28, 2008 - Alice in Wonderland was a fabulous show thanks to all the hard work by the cast, crew, families and especially Rachel! I was able to get a couple of movie clips which are a must see. (flowers dancing ) -- (One of the songs) -- (Curtain - full cast)

July 26, 2008 - NOTICE: There are still seats available on the Historical Society WWII Cruise tomorrow (Sunday) morning leaving from the Stone Pier at 9:00am, $25. per person. For more information contact Mary Holt, 846-5040.

July 23, 2008 - This Sunday - Charting a Sustainable Course - Workshop of the Town of Chebeague Island Comprehensive Planning Committee at 1 P.M. at the Island Hall and Community Center.

July 22, 2008 - Chebeague Children's Theatre is excited to announce their production of Alice in Wonderland on Friday July 25th and Saturday July 26th at 7:30pm at the hall.  Tickets are only $6 for kids under 12 and $8 for adults and are available at the door.  Be sure to arrive early if you want a good seat!  Alice In Wonderland features 30 actors ages 6-13 and memorable hits like "I'm Late", "The Un-Birthday Song", and "Zip-a-dee-do-dah" and is directed by Rachel Damon.  Hope to see you there! Check out a preview photo!

July 21, 2008 - The Selectmens meeting this Wednesday will be starting at 6:30 for Executive Session and then opening up for a Special public meeting at around 7:45 - see the revised agenda.

July 20, 2008 - This week the Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance guest blogger is Gisele Phipps - congratulations Gisele!

July 19, 2008 - Tonight, July 19 - 7 PM Chebeague Methodist Church "From Bach to The Beatles" Quintopia Brass Quintet Free Concert

July 15, 2008 - ***NOTICE*** The Wood and/or Brush Dump area of the Chebeague Transfer Station will be
"CLOSED" Due to the chipping of the brush pile.
July 16th to July 26th, 2008 (unless the chipping and clean-up is completed sooner than expected)There will be absolutely "NO" entrance to this area until chipping has been completed. If you have any questions please call the Town Office at 846-3148 or speak to the Transfer Station Attendant.

July 14, 2008 - CICA's Housing Committee is meeting Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 7:15 at the Parish House - see agenda.

July 13, 2008 - Chebeague Island Historical Society, Monday, July 14, 7:30 p.m. at the Museum
Please join Jim Millinger in an Exploration of the Museum's 2008 exhibit: WORLD WAR II and CHEBEAGUE

July 10, 2008 - Ladies Aid is having an Ice Cream Social Saturday evening from 6 to 7:30 - $5 for adults, $3 for children. Four kinds of ice cream with all kinds of toppings!

July 9, 2008 - Last night's Talent Show was a blast and the Hall was standing room only - Rachel ran the show and even had 12 changes of costume it was terrific. I got lots of photos and a few videos which you can see here. Sorry I only got the back of Holly but I did get a short video of her playing the piano.

July 8, 2008 - July 13th is the Island craft fair at the hall from 9-2.  Beth LeSeige Copp will have a donation center, aka a box, for anyone that would like to help with, her now continuing efforts, of helping the troops.  Feel free to email questions or you can call her at 615-3035 

July 5, 2008 - Come One, Come All to....
Chebeague's Got Talent!!!!!!
Tuesday at 7:30 at the Hall

July 4, 2008 - I have photos of the Fun Run, Road Race and the Parade on line now and will get the results

July 2, 2008 - I have just added Sunset House and Terrace Lodge to the Rentals Page above.

July 1, 2008 - BULKY TRASH WEEKEND AT THE CHEBEAGUE ISLAND TRANSFER STATION SATURDAY, AUGUST 2ND FROM 9amTO 3pm SUNDAY, AUGUST 3RD FROM 9am TO 3pm for more information click here.

June 30, 2008 - This week is Clown Camp at Camp Chebeague and the clowns and everyone are very excited! The Clown college has a wonderful website that is listed on our Chebeague Page for those who haven't seen it - go to http://www.chebeagueclowncollege.com and see how much fun it is!

June 29, 2008 - Congratulations to Martha Hamilton and Cathy MacNeill who were honored recently by the Historical Society as volunteers of the year.

June 27, 2008 - Whalers Concert - Songs from the River - Saturday 6/28 at 8:00p.m., $8.00 at the door.

June 26, 2008 - NECN has a report on Chebeague and Nabisco's Crown Pilot.

June 24, 2008 - Article in today's Portland Press Herald about Beth LeSeige Copp's project to mail care packages to Afghanistan to honor Justin Buxbaum's memory.

June 23, 2008 - A note from the Chebeague Inn: Wanted summer help in housekeeping with weekend hours required. Apply in person at the Chebeague Inn.

June 21, 2008 - The Rec Center is still accepting teams or individuals to compete in the 2nd Annual QUADATHLON to be held on July 6 at the Boatyard at 1PM.  Gather your four-person team to row, swim, bike and run, or be IRONPERSON and do all the events yourself.  Entry fee is $100 per person, proceeds to benefit Rec Center programs.  There will be prizes for the winners and for those who raise the most money for the Rec Center.  There are many benefits to being an athlete for this great cause ­ including a free commemorative t-shirt, free meal and the aches and pains of a day well-spent in exercise!  Register TODAY !  846-5068 or via email at crc@chebeague.net.  Spectators also wanted ­ come cheer on your favorite team!  There will be food, games and fun!  Come eat birthday cake to help us celebrate the Rec's TENTH ANNIVERSARY!

June 20, 2008 - Press Release from Tracy Walker Howell Memorial Fund - Reception at the Library on July 5th from 4-6pm to commemorate the Fund's first project.

June 19, 2008 - The Pre-K classes are now done for the year and I have included online the last two newsletter reports - May 30th and June 13th!

June 18, 2008 - The Post Office is now in it's new facility at the Boat Yard Building!

June 17, 2008 - A celebration of the life of Bertha Gray will take place on Saturday, June
21 at 11:00 AM, in the Chebeague Island United Methodist Church.

June 13, 2007 - I have to say that Fairpoint and of course Jim Haskell were wonderful the other day when our Recreation Center T1 line went down. They were here at first light to trouble shoot and spent the day making sure all the lines were in top shape! Thank you so much for your terrific service.

June 11, 2008 - Article in the New York Times about the demise of the Pilot Cracker and how it is affecting us all.

June 9, 2008 - Happy Birthday KK who is still in Ghana assisting with eye surgeries - she is adding to her blog frequently!

June 8, 2008 - Today was graduation for Greely and I was able to get a few photos of our Greely Graduates and fun movies of the send off for project graduation. People lined up on Main Street all the way to North Yarmouth and threw water balloons, water from water guns, house hoses and the fire departments escorted them all the way. Perfect weather for this kind of an event!

June 7, 2008 - Sorry to report that chebeague.net email is not working this morning. Mainely wired is working on repairing the problem at the server downeast. Hopefully it will be repaired soon. Thank you for your patience.

June 6, 2008 - FRIDAY JUNE 6th is PIZZA - MOVIE NIGHT at the Island Hall! Everyone is welcomed to come support the Chebeague Island School and the 3-5 classes' up coming Schooner Trip. We are having a homemade Pizza Dinner starting at 6pm where you can enjoy dinner and view the students Science Projects. Then stay and join us in the library for the showing of the movie 'Second Hand Lions' starting at 7pm. All this for $5 per person. Everyone is welcome so please come out and support our students and come hungry!

June 4, 2008 - Attachment A of the Coast Waters Ordinance Warrant for the Town Meeting on Saturday.

June 3, 2008 - Arrangements for Justin's funeral and visiting hours are on the website.

June 1, 2008 - The Warrant for the Town has now been sent out and is also online. The Town Meeting is next Saturday June 7th at 9 am at the Chebeague Recreation Center. At this time lots of town business will take place including voting on accepting the budget as presented and electing a Selectman and School Board Member for the next three years. There is also an amendment to the Coastal Waters Ordinance. The following Tuesday, June 10th there is an Referendum to accept or reject the school budget which is accepted at Town Meeting. (This is a recent State Law and the first year that it has to be done this way.) Voting is at the CIHCC hall from 8 am to 8 pm.

May 30, 2008 - NOTE: chebeague.net wireless service on the East End will be out sometime this morning for about a half hour while we do some work on the line. Sorry for the inconvenience.

May 28, 2008 - A message from Don and Cheryl Buxbaum: "Our grandson, Justin Buxbaum, was killed in Afghanistan Monday evening by "friendly" fire. He was 22. He served two tours in Iraq and this one in Afghanistan. He leaves his mother and a brother, us and lots of
aunts - uncles - cousins." Please read the Portland Press Herald's nicely done account of this tragedy.

May 27, 2008 - I have just added photos from the Memorial Day Service - it was a full church with wonderful music and words. The day was also dedicated to Martha who has been working tirelessly to make the Memorials special over the years. Martha was the main organizer of this years program along with help from Beth Ross and so we all were able to surprise her with a tribute.

May 23, 2008- Here is the agenda for next week's Selectmen's meeting, Wednesday, May 28th, 7 pm at the Hall.

May 22, 2008 - Kay Kay made it to Ghana where she is volunteering with Unite for Sight and actually has started her blog. Read all about the first two days at http://www.katherineinghana.blogspot.com/

May 20, 2008 - The season finale of the senior/community luncheon will be held 12noon tomorrow, May 21,at the Hall. All are welcome to join us for roast pork loin, with strawberry shortcake for dessert.

May 19, 2008 - Wednesday the Library will be closed because the rugs are being cleaned.

May 17, 2008 - The Final public budget hearing for the PROPOSED 2008-09 BUDGET for the Chebeague Island School Department will be TUESDAY, May 20th at the Chebeague Island School at 7pm. There will be a brief meeting of the School Committee at 6:30.

May 16, 2008 - The Chebeague Island Inn will be back in operation June 1st. They are now taking reservations and will be offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. They are updating their website and you can call them for reservations 846-5155.

May 12, 2008 - The Chebeague Island Boat Yard has a new website and is listed in Island Business above.

May 10, 2008 - Reminder from AA: Alcoholics Anonymous on Chebeague is back in swing.  If you are in need of a meeting, please join at 7:00 PM on Friday evenings at the Parish House.  We are happy to provide a ride to the meeting if needed.  For more information, please call 228.4346 or email aa@chebeague.net.  All names and inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

May 9, 2008 - Sorry that the page was down for a while today, it seems that someone forgot to pay for the domain. Yup, the messages went right to my junk and I didn't know that it was time to renew my domain name chebeague.org. So in five years someone better remind me that it is time to pay.

May 4, 2008 - School Committee meeting is this Tuesday, May 6th, 6:30 at the School - see agenda.

May 2, 2008 - Preschool Friday newsletter.

April 30, 2008 - Comprehensive Planning Committee Meeting on May 1, 2008 at 7:00 at the Hall. Meeting with Proposed Planning Consultant Team of Judy Colby George of Spatial Alternatives & Hugh Coxe of NE Planning Concepts.

April 28, 2008 - Let China have its Olympics ­ Chebeague Island has the QUADATHLON!  Now is the time to gather your team together and begin to train for the Second Annual Quadathlon, to be held on July 6 at the Boatyard.  If you are a member of a business, team, organization, family or other group and want to get in shape to run, row, swim and bike to support the Rec, please register now and start gathering pledges.  The day will be filled with food, fitness and fun ­ all to benefit the Recreation Center and the programs it provides year round.  Hope to see you there!  846-5068 - check out last years quadathlon

April 26, 2008 - Pizza & Movie Night starts tonight at 4 PM not 4:30 as previously noticed!

April 24, 2008 - Back by popular demand! Please join us for PIZZA & MOVIE NIGHT this Saturday April 26th starting at 4:30. The Aristocats will be playing in the Library followed by a homemade pizza dinner in the Hall. When bellies are full, The Waterhorse will start playing back in the Library. There is no charge for this event however, donations will be appreciatively accepted. All are welcomed and we ask that a parent or guardian accompany children. This will be a fun night for the whole community and is sponsored by the Chebeague Parents Association and the Library. Don't forget to bring a comfy chair or pillow for the movie and hope to see you there!

April 22, 2008 - Planning Board meeting Thursday, April 24th, 7:15 at the Hall - see agenda.

April 20, 2008 - Historical Society Meeting, Monday April 21 at 7:00 PM at the Museum. Have you ever wondered about the age of your house? Who built it? Who lived there? How do you find out? How do you separate folklore from reality?

April 19, 2008 - The Selectman will be meeting Wednesday, April 23rd, 7pm at the Hall - see agenda.

 April 18, 2008 - Visit www.islandrec.net and check out our improved and updated website.  You will find news, information about current and upcoming programs and events and a printable registration form.
 
We are looking for people who are interested in presenting fun and enlightening workshops for the summer season - call the Rec to offer your ideas, or to request a program you'd like to see offered at the Rec.  If you are, or know of, a teen looking for summer work, we also have some job postings listed on the Employment Opportunities page.
 
Also, we have been asked to consider bringing an upper body ergometer to the fitness room.  This is the machine of choice to treat shoulder and upper back injuries.  However, the equipment is expensive, and we need to know whether it will see enough use to justify beating the bushes for funding.  We are also considering bringing a personal trainer to the Rec on a regular basis, if enough people would be willing to pay for this service.  Call the Rec at 846-5068 for details, or to share your ideas.

April 17, 2008 - There will be a graveside memorial service for Billy Munroe on Chebeague on Saturday, May 3rd at 1pm. All are welcome with a reception following at the Parish House.

April 16, 2008 - Today is the Senior/Community Lunch at the Hall, at 12 noon.  All are welcome.  The menu will be a smorgasbord.

April 15, 2008 - Sorry that my computer has been down and have not been able to let everyone know about a few items until now. There is a school Committee Meeting tonight at 6pm see agenda.

April 13, 2008 - This past week pre-school update.

April 11, 2008 - Everyone is welcome to come and meet Chellie who has been a wonderful advocate for Island's of Maine. Mac Passano, Beth Howe, Deb Bowman, Donna Damon and Sam and Sally Ballard are hosting a reception for Chellie Pingree, Democratic Candidate for Congress for Maine's first Congressional District, at Sam and Sally's (497 North Road) on Sunday April 13 from 2:30 to 4:00. http://www.chelliepingree.org/

April 8, 2008 - Coastal Waters Commission is meeting on Friday, April 11 at 4:30 at the Stone Pier and then at 7pm at the Hall - see agenda.

April 7, 2008 - Click to see the warrant for the Town Meeting next Saturday, April 12th.

April 6, 2008 - Next Saturday morning, April 12, at the CIHCC at 8:30 am is a very important Special Town Meeting to vote on whether to proceed with funding for the final design work for improvements to the Cousins Island Wharf head and road. If the expenditure of approximately $2,300 is approved, the next step will be to review the final design and cost estimates and then to decide whether or not to proceed with the actual construction. If the expenditure is not approved, the project will most likely be cancelled. Andy MacDonald of the Maine Department of Transportation will be available to answer questions about the project.

April 2, 2008 - Saturday morning is the School Committees Public Budget Presentation April 5th at 8:30 (coffee and refreshments) 9:00 am presentation at the Recreation Center. Please come and learn all about it, ask questions and give feedback. See Draft budget as of last night - Then go over to the Wellness Clinic.

April 1, 2008 - The School Committee will be meeting at 5:30 instead of 6 at the Hall.
 
The Coastal Waters Commission will be holding our monthly meeting this Friday, April 4, 5:30 at the HALL.  We will be discussing marine related infrastructure and how CDBG and SHIP grants may be used for improvements. We will also keep time available for open discussions.

March 29, 2008 - School Committee and Selectmen will be having a joint budget meeting Tuesday, April 1, 6:30 at the Hall - see AGENDA.

The School Committee will have a quick meeting prior to the joint meeting at 6pm at the Hall see AGENDA.

March 28, 2008 - Casco Bay islanders have a survey in order to evaluate Portland parking needs and find alternative parking.  While we know most Chebeague folks park in Cumberland, they want all Casco Bay islanders to have a chance to give input. Attached is a survey to complete if you have any parking needs in Portland.  Very soon the free or inexpensive parking area near the old BIW property is being closed, so CBL is working w/the City of Portland to find alternative, affordable parking for islanders.  This survey will give them much needed information to help them do so. 

March 27, 2008 - Town Selectmen's budget meeting at 8 am at the Recreation center on Saturday March 29.

March 25, 2008 - If you haven't taken the CRC SURVEY, please take it now - we have had lots of responses so far and hoping to have lots more.

The Selectmen have Budget Workshop on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 6 pm at the Hall.CTC will be running special Wednesday boats leaving Chebeague at 11:30 and Cousins at 11:45 on Wednesday, 3/26 and 4/2, for the Middle and High School kids.  GMS and GHS are letting out early for Parent/Teacher conferences on those days. As usual the bus does not meet the early release boats.

March 23, 2008 - Easter Sunday - I have added some photos taken by Cathy MacNeill of the Last Supper Presentation.

March 20, 2008 - The Town office will open at 9am instead of 8 am on Friday morning this week.

March 19, 2008 - CRC SURVEY IS ONLINE! Please participate in the Rec Center's 10th Anniversary survey. If
you haven't already sent in your thoughts, you can give feeback online through this link:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=1aJzePoeAAiVma6uB99YSA_3d_3d.

March 18, 2008 - The Agenda for the Selectmen's meeting March 19th has been posted as well as Warrant for the meeting.

March 17, 2008 - The CRC is pleased to announce the hiring of an Executive Director Tracy Quadro.

March 14, 2008 - Don't forget that the MAGIC SHOW is tommorrow at the Hall 2:00 pm and only $2.00! For details see Flyer.

March 13, 2008 - Notice that the Town Dump hours have changed you can see the changes on the Town Website. Also, there is a notice from the Fire Chief about obtaining burning permits.

March 11, 2008 - For all of you wondering what is going on with Ginny, I forgot to include a note from Ginny which was in the monthly calendar which explains what is happening with healthcare on Chebeague. I meant to get it on line a week ago.

March 9, 2008 - I just returned from a wonderful tribute and party for Ginny Ballard. She received gifts from the Commons, rescue, co-workers and friends as well as the Seabury Award 2007-2008 in recognition for her self-less and heartfelt devotion to the healthcare needs of Chebeaguers. Everyone signed the back of a quilt, made by Nancy Hill, and Mark Dyer played for us as you can see and hear in the website.

March 8, 2008 - I have just added a lot more paintings onto Kim Martin's website. She was recently featured in the Art of the Archipelago show from January 12- March 10th in Rockland along with Alexandra Perry-Weiss.

March 7, 2008 - Pre-school update - 2 pages with photos.

March 6, 2008 - The 2008 edition of the Island Directory is in production!  ALL information is being VERIFIED.  To save expenses, the Update Committee is attempting to use email as extensively as possible.  To help prevent our emails from going into your 'spam' or 'junk' folders, please add our email address to your address book:  Island.Directory@chebeague.net    If you haven't heard from us yet, please consider sending US an email! (And check your 'junk' folder!) The Friends of the Library thank you very much!

March 5, 2008 - The Town of Chebeague Island Comprehensive Planning Committee will be meeting Thursday March 6 at 7:15 at the Hall.

March 4, 2008 - "Ask not what Ginny Ballard has done for you but what YOU can do for Ginny Ballard..." And what you can do is honor her on Sunday, March 9, 11:30-2, at the Hall! Please come to say 'Thank you' for all her tireless service to her friends and neighbors and so many others who have walked through the door of the Health Clinic all these MANY years.  For more information on how you can help, please contact Polly Wentworth, -3171 - bring a dish (of food) to share.

March 3, 2008 - Last weeks pre-school weekly report has been added. The link is fixed now - sorry about that.

February 28, 2008 - Comprehensive Plan subcommittee working on Open Space/Woodslands and Wetlands will meet at Leila Bisharat's house at 9am Tuesday March 3rd.

February 26, 2008 - I forgot to mention an update on Barbara and Michael's trip which was posted February 16th.

February 25, 2008 - Budget Workshop information is available online for Thursday nights meeting.

February 24, 2008 - What a fabulous day this has been. The weather was perfect and so many people showed up for the Plunge and Chili/Chowder Challenge. For those who saw me foolishly jump into the water with my glasses on and lose them I can happily say we found them when the tide went down and they didn't even get stepped on. The numbers are not in yet for the amount we raised for the winter festival but I do know that the Rockathon that 14 young people participated in made over $4000 in pledges. Most of them rocked right into the morning and probably some would still be rocking if people hadn't made them stop. I am hoping to get photos of that evening soon.

February 22, 2008 - Press Release from the Selectmen of Chebeague Island.

February 20, 2008 - I have put the budget information on the Town site for Thursday nights budget meeting. Selectmen's regular meeting tonight.

February 19, 2008 - Kitty Freeman had a fall Saturday night about midnight as she was letting the dogs out and she broke her femur. She has been in much pain and last night was operated on to make repairs. The family has set up a website for her. The family is keeping the website updated and this is a great way to let her know you are thinking about her and to find out how she is doing.
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kittyfreeman

February 17, 2008 - Note from the Historical Society: The Historical Society would like to remind Ebay shoppers that the Museum uses the user name Chebeaguehist when bidding on items for the Museum. We just wanted to make sure that you knew our user name in case you might see something you think the Museum might like and be in fact bidding against us! (an O. Henry twist for sure!)

February 16, 2008 - The Agenda and notice for the Planning Board Meeting for Thrusday, February 21st, 7:15 at the Hall.

February 14, 2008 - HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

February 13, 2008 - The Board of selectmen will be holding an emergency meeting today Wed Feb 13, 2008 at 4:30 at the Firehouse. The Board expects to go into executive session to discuss personnel matters pursuant to 1 MRSA 405(6)A.

February 12, 2008 - Tonight's School Committee Budget Meeting will be starting after 6:45 and not at 6pm as previously advertised.

February 11, 2008 - Donna Damon was interviewed this morning by Radio Netherlands about the Caucus which was held yesterday. If you go to http://www.radionetherlands.nl/radioprogrammes/newsline/ and then click on Listen (I clicked on mp3) - her interview is about 20 minutes into the show. After it is loaded on your computer it is a little beyond half way. It is only on for today. This was broadcast all over the world.

February 10, 2008 - Message from Donna Damon on the Democratic Caucus: Democracy is alive and well on Chebeague Island! Chebeague's first Democratic Caucus is over, and although neither Clinton nor Obama made an appearance, they were well represented. Wow! What a great experience!

February 7, 2008 - The CPR Instructors Class has been cancelled for this weekend and will be rescheduled.

February 5, 2008 - The Coastal Waters Commission meeting has been rescheduled to Friday, February 8th at 6 pm in the Firehouse.  This change was due to the Selectmen's Budget meeting being scheduled on Thursday, February 7th.

February 4, 2008 - TOWN UPDATE has been added to the website.
There is a discount prescription program through Cumberland County - for details. The town office has copies as well as the boat.

February 3, 2008 -SUPER SUNDAY - GO PATS!

February 2, 2008 - The Pre School update is now online for this week!

February 1, 2008 - In October the Chebeague School visited and toured the The "Live-Anywhere" Boat that Barbara and Michael Porter are travelling the East Coast in this winter and will eventually take overseas. Michael and Barbara are right now in North Carolina but have updated their website as far as Virginia where they will be travelling back to. You have to go to their blog of the trip and read all about it as well as some fabulous photos! They will be updating their adventures as they find internet access.

January 31, 2008 - The POLAR PLUNGE list is increasing! We now have added more plungers: Ben Post, John Summa, Josh Doughty, Kate Emery, Bob Earnest, Leah Wentling, Beverly Johnson, Jenny Kaestal, Tess Post and Samantha Post. The ROCKATHON has nine entrants so far for Friday night Feb 22nd - they are Anna Hamilton, Genny Dyer, Tracy Calder, Tim Calder, Ben Hillicoss, David Hamilton, Tyler Campbell, Cassidy Jeffers and James Weagle.Please call or email the CRC 846-5068 to pledge a plunger or a rocker!

January 30, 2008 - The skating birthday party for Bea is postponed until Saturday, January 9 11-3, because of the pond melting - so we need to hope for colder weather (I can't believe I'm saying that). Just cold weather and no snow!

January 29, 2008 - The Chebeague United Methodist Church now has a website that they are developing. I have put a link at the top of this page in the middle so check it often to see what is going on.

January 28, 2008 - Skating Party at Sanford's Pond Saturday, February 2, 11-3 p.m.to celebrate Bea's birthday! Everyone welcome! Hotdogs (and veggie dogs), cocoa, s'mores, drinks and cupcakes provided! Come bring the whole family! For more info, contact May 846-6659 (No gifts, please!)- snow/rain date is Sunday, 2/3

January 25, 2008 - Don't forget that tomorrow at noon is the Hall's Spaghetti Luncheon!

January 24, 2008 - UPDATE - Sanford's Pond Skating Party! Friday, January 25th at 5:30 pm. Everyone is welcome! The CRC will provide hotdogs, buns, condiments, paper plates and napkins. Feel free to bring a side dish, sweet, or beverage to share. See you there!

January 23, 2008 - This Saturday, January 26 - Hall Luncheon at noon! $6 adults and $3 children.

January 21, 2008 - The Chebeague Island Historical Society January Meeting is tonight (January 21) at 7:15 p.m. at the Museum. All attending are encouraged to bring along a photo or item of historical interest for "show and tell". World War II related material pertaining to Chebeague history is highly desirable since that is the topic of the 2008 CIHS Museum exhibit. It will be very interesting to see what folks pull from their home archives. See you at the Museum this evening.

January 19, 2008 - Now that there is skating at Sanford's Pond we are trying to find volunteers to chaperones at the pond. Click here to see the Skating Schedule and then call the rec 846-5068 to add your name. Thank you to everyone who is making this activity possible!

January 17, 2008 - (Selectmen meeting is NOT tonight - see below - sorry I forgot to add the date when I included it this morning in my rush out the door.)

Januarly 15, 2008 - On Tuesday January 22nd Aaron Shapiro, a representative from the Cumberland County Community Development Block Grant program will hold an informational meeting about the program and the application process.  This program provides grants for various Infrastructure, Community, and Economic Development projects.  Representatives from town committees and non-profits are encouraged to attend.  The meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 22nd at 7p.m in the hall.

January 14, 2008 - The scheduled Senior Lunch for Wednesday will be at the Hall instead of the Parish House where construction is taking place.

January 12, 2008 - HOLIDAY PARTY (RESCHEDULED)! 
Sunday, January 13th 4:30-7:30
We have rescheduled our Island Commons Party.  Please join us for yummy appetizers and visiting time.

January 11, 2008 - Ruth Slagle's knitting group will be meeting the first and third Sunday of the month from 3-5pm and then first get together will be Jan. 20th.

January 8, 2008 - Tonight - Community Volleyball at 7pm! At the Rec!

January 7, 2008 - Tonight, Monday, January 7, there is a Chebeague Island School initiated CTC boat from Cousins at 8pm and 7:45 from Chebeague. There won't be a bus for this trip. Also, on Tuesday evening there will be community Volleyball at the Rec probably around 7pm. This will be a great time to meet the Japanese exchange student and teacher who are staying on the island for a week.

January 5, 2008 - TOWN OF CHEBEAGUE ISLAND seeks a qualified individual to perform the duties of Health Officer under a stipend arrangement. Applicants should possess the necessary background and experience to oversee the town health program.

January 4, 2008 - The CRC is offering Cooking Classes starting next Tuesday from January 8th through February 5th - see the flyer!

January 3, 2008 - There will be a special meeting of the Selectman on Sunday January 6th at 8 am at the Chebeague Recreation Center.
Purpose:The Board of Selectmen will be conducting a "Special Meeting" on this date for two -fold purposes: (1) to discuss and review assessor applicant materials to determine those candidates to be interviewed; and (2) to further discuss and revise the "draft" town administrator job description.
NOTE: In the process of discussing assessor candidates the Board will be in Executive Session consistent with Title 1, Section 405, Sub -section 6 (Permitted Deliberations).

January 2, 2008 - Happy New Year - Because Tuesday January 1st was a holiday the School Committee will be having it's regular meeting at 6:30 on Thursday evening this week. Agenda is online.

December 29, 2007 - Kim Martin has been busy painting and I have just added a number of new paintings to her website! Check them out at www.chebeague.org/kim.

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