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Hello Craigville family and friends, What wonderful weather we are having this weekend! It is time to get to the beach, take a walk around the Village, and say hello to our neighbors and visitors. One aspect of Craigville that I love is that we all wave to each other. Being from the Midwest, this was a common occurrence. It is wonderful to be in a place where this practice is used and we all greet each other with a sign of friendship. I wonder what your favorite aspect of Craigville is? What is that one small thing that gives you happiness in this special place?

-Kate McKey-Dunar Chronicle Editor

This past week, seven villagers attended the keynote presentations or attended the entire program of the

Craigville Theological Colloquy: Steve and Alice Brown, Diane Carpenter, Edward Dunar and Kate McKey-Dunar, Joanne and Nelson Hartunian, Larry Bowers, and Jim Lane.

This year’s topic was Creation as Theology and Ecology. Rev. Jim Antal, the UCC's Massachusetts Conference Minister, was the keynote speaker. Nelson Hartunian conducted a workshop from a scientist's view on the topic. You will hear more from the participants as the season progresses. One alarming fact that was presented by Rev. Antal is that if global warming continues at its current pace, Cape Cod will eventually be under water. We need to preserve our special place of grace by the sea for generations to come. More on what Jim had to say to come.

Thought of the Week—“If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away.”- Henry David Thoreau … E.L.

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The CCMA Membership Committee would like to receive your dues.

The annual meeting of the CCMA is over, but the work of the association continues throughout the year. Many of our members have not yet sent in their dues for 2014. We need your support to keep things in Craigville running smoothly.

If you need a new brochure, there are some in the Retreat Office and the Post Office. You can also turn in your information form to either the Retreat Office or the Post Office. Either a member of the membership committee will be will be visiting you or you will be receiving a reminder in the mail. Please respond ASAP. Thanks so much. –Nancy Hansen

The Craigville Colloquy ends today. As we say farewell to our visitors, we say hello to a new group on Monday. The Lepton Moments group, which is comprised of 80-90 physicists, will be joining us. They will be staying in the Lodge, Manor, Inn, Groves and Tabernacle until Thursday, July 24th.

The MACUCC Adult Music Camp will immediately follow The Lepton Moments group’s

departure. These are a busy few weeks at Craigville Retreat Center.

Cottage Rentals are: • Holloman Family in Andover • Begley Family in Yale, 2nd week • Lembrikov Family in Union • Begley/Leavens/Jenter Families in Boston • Pierce Family in Seaside Lower • Rich and Ruth Grobe and their family in Seaside

for 2 weeks. Rich and Ruth were the driving force behind ServCorps group coming to Craigville, and Rich will be preaching at the Tabernacle on July 27. We here in Craigville are greatly appreciative for their contributions.

• Early arrivals for Adult Music Camp are in Marshview A.

• Alcarez family in Marshview B • Larry Bowers in Marshview Lower The Retreat Center continues to be super busy into

the middle of August. Rentals between the middle of August until Labor Day are still available. Call the Retreat Center office 508-775-1265 or check out our web site at http://criagvilleretreats.org for more information. You can also refer to our Facebook page for more pictures and information.

Last Sunday, Rev. Eric Henderson urged us not to be content with “just hopping around” in our faith, but instead to soar like the birds as we realize the incredible possibilities of a life of discipleship. In response to Rev. Eric’s message, we soared together in praise as we joined our voices in a spirited hymn sing.

This Sunday, June 20 at 9:45am, longtime village resident, composer, and Christian folk rock musician Rev. Dr. Ed Deyton will urge us to “Dig Deep” in a thoughtful excavation of our assumptions, perspectives, and traditions. Ginny Henderson will join us for her final week as organist this summer, and Tom Goux will provide meditative music. Alan and Willie Shoemaker will usher and greet, and Nancy Vester will provide floral arrangements.

Over the past several weeks, we have been introducing ways to help children more meaningfully participate in worship. At every service, we provide a Bulletin for Young People designed to help children participants pray and follow along with our service. We have also set aside an area of the worship space for families to sit more comfortably. Starting this Sunday, children will be able to sit with a puppet companion to accompany them throughout the worship service.

The Tabernacle is open to community members of all ages. This is a sacred space for all seekers of truth and people of faith.

-Edward Dunar, Theologian in Residence

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• Sunday, July 20, 9:45am: Worship

(Tabernacle). Rev. Dr. Ed Deyton will preach a sermon titled “Dig Deep.” The service will include special music from Tom Goux.

• Tuesday, July 22, 7:30am: Morning Prayer (Tabernacle). We welcome the morning through a prayerful exploration of the Celtic spirit in Christianity. This week, Edward Dunar will fill in for Rev. Dr. Bruce Epperly

• Wednesday, July 23, 10am-12pm: Theologian in Residence Office Hours (Tabernacle). Stop by to offer feedback about services at the Tabernacle, discuss theological questions, or just chat.

• Thursday, July 24, 1-2pm: Stories and Songs (CBA). We gather for an hour of stories, songs, and games about faith. We meet at the front entrance of the Craigville Beach Association. Bring a towel or chair to sit on the beach.

• Thursday, July 24, 7pm: Walking Meditation on the Beach (CBA). Greet the evening with the centering practice of walking meditation. We meet at the front entrance of the Craigville Beach Association.

Mark your calendars for two special events in August: • Tuesday, August 12, 7pm: Art and Spirituality

Night (Tabernacle). Bring a favorite piece of art (or a copy of one). We will share art that has been meaningful for our faith journeys and discuss how we can use art as an instrument for prayer and contemplation.

• Friday, August 22, 7pm: Improvisation and Theology Night (Tabernacle). If the world is a stage, what does the drama of the Gospel look like? What part does God call us to play in the world? Join us for a night of comedy, games, and conversation as we think about what it means to be a disciple in the world.

Do you remember the joy of summer camp? Join us for a weekly camp-inspired sharing of stories, songs, and games on the beach. Starting this Thursday from 1-2pm, we will meet on the deck of the Craigville Beach Association. Bring a towel or a chair to sit on the beach. Camp-lovers and seekers of all ages are welcome.

We encourage village painters of all ages and levels to come to Norm and Nancy Vester’s house at 17 Laurel Avenue on Tuesday, July 22nd from 9:30am -11:30am. We’ll paint our favorite places on the mural. This mural will feature the complete eco-system of waterway surrounding Craigville Village.

Questions? Contact Avis at 508-771-8298

The corkscrews have arrived, and they are the perfect stocking stuffer gift for Christmas as well as a fond memory of our Craigville village for your departing guests. Do come in and check out the blue green light weight sweatshirt for it is just perfect for the cool evenings and soft as butter.

Dust off the cobwebs and break out your witch's broom! Halloween in Craigville is coming on July 19. The blues and reds of summer will be replaced with orange and black for one festive evening of Trick or Treating and dressing up. Halloween in Craigville begins with a Haunted Hunt on the Green at 7:00 followed by Trick or Treating throughout the Village until 9:00. We hope that all Village residents will enjoy being scared by ghoulish goblins and masterful mummies as they hand out candy.

-Meghan Lahey, CCOA Special Events Committee

The Craigville Bookies group has decided to read The Lizard Cage by Karen Connelly for their next gathering. They will meet at the home of Ann Washburn, 297 Lake Elizabeth Drive, on Tuesday, August 5th at 10:00am. As always, everyone is welcome.

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This year’s activities will take place in conjunction with the 375th anniversary of Barnstable’s founding.

Sunday, Aug. 3—Kick-off for COHW with performance by Cape Harmony at the Tabernacle at 7:30pm. Monday, Aug. 4—Historical talk at Centerville Library, ‘The History of Barnstable’s 375 years’, at 7:00pm. Wednesday, Aug. 6—Centerville Civic Association summer meeting and Strawberry Social at First Congregational Church, Main St. at 7:00pm. Thursday, Aug. 7—COHW 3-Mile Road Race and Walk. Begins and ends at Covell’s Beach. The event starts at 5:00pm Friday, Aug. 8- Lobster roll dinner at South Congregational Church from 5:00pm-7:00pm. The approximate price is $20. Saturday, Aug. 9—Band Concert and Bonfire with The Moonlighters at Craigville Beach (public beach). Additional information regarding all activities can be found at Barnstable375.com. Thank you.

-Meg Loughran, Centerville Civic Association

South Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, Centerville, invites you to the following spiritually nourishing and joyful events this summer.

Weekly Programs Tuesday Morning Prayer at Craigville, 7:30 am

(July 1-August 31) Gospel of Mark, 12:00 noon Wednesday Still Point Meditation Group, 3:30 & 6:00

pm Thursday Healing Prayer Service, 12:00 & 6:00 pm

(July 10, 24 and August 12, 26)

Special Events July 19 An Evening of Spirited Jazz to Benefit Habitat

for Humanity (Saturday, 7:00 p.m., suggested donation: $10)

August 23 Centering and Affirmative Prayer (Saturday, 10:30 am – 12:00 noon)

Outreach Activities

July 19 Vendor Fair August 8 Lobster Roll Dinner, 5:00-7:00 pm For more information, contact Rev. Bruce Epperly at bepperlychurch@comcast.net. http://southcongregationalchurch-centerville.org/

Please fill out your reservation form and send it in to Valerie soon. August 9 is coming up and will be here before you know it. There are some very nice auction items, spectacular pieces of artwork, and many other things to choose from. One of them is a Mystery Basket in the Live Auction, something "unlike anything we have seen before", says auctioneer Dick Delaney! It should be

fun. We will share much good food, good wine, and camaraderie.

We are blessed in Craigville to have a beautiful setting for our dinner and auction. We must work to keep our ponds clear and flowing. AmeriCorps will be here this week for the second time this year to help remove the prolific Loosestrife. The ponds are pretty healthy right now and we want to continue to keep them that way. Come and help us raise funds to keep our beautiful water clean! –Valarie Lane

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This week we arrive at the letter “N” in our “PONDS” acronym, which stands for Nitrogen, the most common element. Nitrogen makes up 78% of the earth’s atmosphere. Sunlight provides the energy for nitrogen to be very reactive with last week’s letter, “O” for oxygen, which makes up 21% of the atmosphere.

Yes, these two elements comprise 99% of our atmosphere! When I was a child, my grandfather jokingly asked whether, if we breathed oxygen in the day, we breathe nitrogen at night? When I got older, and learned to SCUBA dive, I learned the dangers of nitrogen narcosis, or “rapture of the deep.” Now, I think the image of the yin and yang (“sol y sombra” in Spanish) can help us understand this paradoxical nature of nitrogen, and how it works both for and against our healthy pond.

If there is too little nitrogen, plants shrivel up, turn yellow, and die. If there is too much, the plants run rampant. When nitrogen is just right, there’s just enough healthy green plant life to support the pond’s mammals (such as otters, beavers, and muskrats), fish (such as bass, sunfish, trout, herring, catfish), amphibians (frogs and toads), reptiles (turtles and garter snakes) and waterfowl (too many to name). Fortunately, nature provides a multitude of checks and balances to keep the nitrogen just right, Goldilocks-style. For the Red Lily Pond, like all Cape Cod bodies of water, the “Three Bears” in our story are septic systems, fertilizer, and Midwestern coal-burning

power plants. The question for the week is “How do we deal with these three “nitrogen bears” all day and all night? We’ll leave fertilizer and power plants for another day, and focus on septic systems (the biggest bear: 80% of excess nitrogen). It turns out there are many different solutions for various areas. The Cape Cod Commission’s 208 Regional Wastewater Planning Process has been meeting for the last year and has developed a broad and diverse menu of strategies for addressing wastewater issues on Cape Cod, watershed by watershed. These potential strategies are topics for discussion, informed by research through experimental installations in every watershed. Data from this research will guide decision-making, again, watershed by watershed. If you live in or visit Craigville, you’re part of the Centerville River watershed, and a key stakeholder in this process! With this in mind, the Red Lily Pond Annual Meeting (August 9th, 7:30 PM at the Tabernacle) will focus on future planning, learning how we can leave a healthy pond for the next generations. If you’d like to get a head start, visit one of two pages on the Cape Cod Commission’s website. The first is for those who have three minutes to watch a brief video overview: http://watersheds.capecodcommission.org/index.php/resources/video/281-video-the-nitrogen-problem-on-cape-cod. The second is for those who want to learn more about the 208 Project and its solutions: http://watersheds.capecodcommission.org/index.php/watersheds/stakeholder-summit/347-watershed-scenarios-mid-cape-region. Next week, we’ll focus on the letter “D,” which stands for “Diversity of animals and plants!” -Steve Brow

“Ladybird, ladybird, fly away home. Your house is on fire and your children are gone” is the children's nursery rhyme we are all so familiar with, but what do we know about these little colorful beetles?

Ladybugs, much-loved critters, are also known as lady beetles or ladybird beetles. The name "ladybug" was coined by European farmers who prayed to the Virgin Mary when pests began eating their crops. After ladybugs came and wiped out the invading insects, the farmers named them "beetle of Our Lady." This

eventually was shortened to "lady beetle" and "ladybug." They are known to be good luck in some cultures.

There are about 5,000 different species of ladybugs in the world with about 450 in the United States alone. They are found worldwide except the Arctic and Antarctic regions. They come in many different colors; reds, yellows, orange, gray, black, brown, and even pink. The most familiar in North America is the seven-spotted ladybug with its shiny, red-and-black body. Most ladybugs have oval, dome-shaped bodies with six short legs. Depending on the species, they can have spots, stripes, or no markings at all. Seven-spotted ladybugs

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are red or orange with three spots on each side and one in the middle. They have a black head with white patches on either side. Ladybugs are colorful for a very good reason. Their markings tell predators: "Eat something else! I taste terrible." When threatened, the bugs will secrete an oily, foul-tasting fluid from joints in their hind legs, and they may also play dead. Birds are ladybugs' main predators, but ladybugs also fall victim to frogs, wasps, spiders, and dragonflies.

Seven-spotted ladybugs are native to Europe but were brought to North America in the mid-1900s to control aphid populations. Ladybugs are generally considered useful insects because many species feed on pests in gardens, agricultural fields, orchards, and similar places. Within the colonies of such plant-eating pests they will lay hundreds of eggs and when these hatch the larvae will commence feeding immediately. One ladybug can eat up to 5,000 insects in its lifetime!

Ladybugs lay their eggs in clusters or rows on the underside of a leaf, usually where aphids have

gathered. They are thought to lay extra infertile eggs with the fertile eggs, apparently to provide a backup food source for the larvae when they hatch. The ratio of infertile to fertile eggs increases with scarcity of food at the time of egg lying.

Now, are all ladybugs female? No, there are boy ladybugs, which have no special name but are smaller then the female. It takes a good eye to determine which is which.

Ladybugs have adapted to many different habitats including grasslands, forests, cities, suburbs, and along rivers. Ladybugs are most active from spring until fall. When the weather turns cold, they look for a warm, secluded place to hibernate such as in rotting logs, under rocks, or even inside houses. These hibernating colonies can contain thousands of ladybugs.

NASA once sent a few ladybugs into space with aphids to see how they would do in zero gravity. No answer as to how they fared, but most of the living things taken into space have survived very well, so we assume the ladybugs did as well. .–Debbie Almy

******************************************************************************************************************************************* WE WELCOME ALL NEWS ABOUT CRAIGVILLE ACTIVITIES AND NEIGHBORS. You can always find us on the web at Craigville.org. The Craigville Chronicle is sponsored by the Christian Camp Meeting Association and the Craigville Cottage Owners Association. It is produced weekly from the last week in June through Labor Day weekend and off-season during the fall (November), winter (February), and spring (May). Please email your news to craigvillechronicle1872@gmail.com. You can find Craigville Retreat Center information at www.craigvilleretreats.org.

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Red Lily Pond Project Association Dinner

Saturday August 9th, 2014

5:30-6:45pm Wine and hors d’oeuvres on the Green

7:00pm Dinner in the Inn dining room Silent Auction during cocktails and Live Basket Auction following dinner. The annual Red Lily Pond Project Association fundraiser dinner featuring Austin Peters, chef at the Inn and graduate of Johnson and Wales University, hailing from the popular restaurant “Docks” in New York City, is only a few weeks away. A delicious buffet dinner including Encrusted Parmesan Chicken with balsamic butter, Grilled Portobello Mushrooms Florentine, Buttered Green Beans, Red Bliss Parsley Potatoes, salad, and Strawberry Shortcake for dessert awaits you. Please fill out the reservation form below and deliver it to Valerie Lane at 86 Summerbell Ave. by Wednesday August 6th at the latest, (hopefully before), call Valerie at 508-778-0507, or email Valerie at <capecodwoman43@gmail.com> Thank you for your support to help save our beautiful pond! __________________________________________________________ I wish to attend the Red Lily Pond dinner on Saturday, August 9th, 2014 in the Craigville Inn dining room on the pond. Name:_________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________ Telephone:_____________________________________________ Number of Reservations at $50.00 per person (Wine, hors d’oeuvres, and auctions included): ____________________________________________________ Dues at $10.00 per person:________________________________ Donation:______________________________________________ Total Amount Included:____________________________________

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