We were saddened to learn of the passing of Ardys Ruth Eldred, mother of Steve Eldred, a long-time member of Joe's Pond Association.  Steve and his wife, Louise, live in Walden, but have a Hardwick address:  382 Stevens Hill West, Hardwick VT 05843, if you wish to send condolences.  

We have not-so-great weather today, but it's also not-so-bad as it could be.  Not much sunshine, and a brisk wind that seems to be out of the south, but it's often difficult to tell from where we are on the east side of Cabot Plains.  There are hills on either side of Joe's Pond, and some north of it, and they seem to interrupt wind streams and I'm guessing that's why there always seems to be something going on with wind in West Danville - the air gets funneled into that narrow outlet from almost any direction.  That keeps the village cool in the summer, and downright frigid in the winter.

Pie bakers, don't forget that the Apple Pie Festival pie contest is coming right up this Saturday at the Cabot Gym.  Bake your favorite apple pie and enter it in the contest.  Bring a second pie for us to sell or pay $5 entrance fee for the contest.  Here are the

rules:  

1. Pies must be registered by 10:30 a.m. (Judges like them warm!) Judging begins at 11a.m.
2. Make a traditional two-crust apple pie.
3. Use Vermont apples.
4. Be willing to share your recipe.
5. Agree to allow us to sell or auction the remaining slices of your pie after judging.

Pies are judged on:

1. Appearance of the whole pie 

2. The crust 

3. The filling.

Prizes include cash ($50 for the best adult pie!) Beautiful winners ribbons and other gifts. Winners of Best Apple pie also have their names engraved on our beautiful apple plaque. Enter the baking contest to find out if your name will be engraved with the 14 other great apple pie bakers!

We can also use more apple pies to sell, so if you can donate a pie or two, we would appreciate that very much. This is our one big, very important fund raising event for the Cabot Historical Society, and we can never have too many pies to sell. People look forward to buying a slice or a whole pie at this event. If you can donate a pie, get in touch with Mary Beth Churchill at 563-2345. 

See you at the Apple Pie Festival!