Sadly, I just learned in the Caledonian Record of the death of Dr. John Gould (60 Narrows Dr.) at his home in Alabama. We are always sad when we lose a member of our Joe's Pond community. I didn't know Dr. Gould personally, but I know he had grown up in St. Johnsbury and was very fold on Joe's Pond. Those of you who may wish to send condolences may send them to Mrs. Gould at 1600 Manchester Ln, Birmingham, AL 35243. Our sincere condolences to his wife, Sheryl and their family.
There will be another "year 'rounder" at the pond by this time next year. I talked with Shelly Walker today and she told me the Walker cottage will be torn down this fall and she plans to build a new, year around home on the site. Her parents, Don and Audrey, have spent summers at Joe's Pond for over 50 years until the last couple of summers when health problems prevented them from spending much time here. Shelly is excited at the prospect of living here all year and told me this is something she's always wanted to do. Don had told us some time ago he expected Shelly would come to Joe's Pond to live year around at camp, and I know he and Audrey will be thrilled that Shelly will be carrying on the tradition of being a Joe's Ponder. We're excited that she is doing this and hope her plans move along smoothly. Right now she is awaiting permission from the Town of Cabot to remove the existing building.
I want to remind you about a couple of events coming up - it just happens that both are on Saturday, October 17, but you should be able to take in both! The Apple Pie Festival in Cabot starts at 9 a.m. with the contest for the best tasting home-made apple pie, an on-going Silent Auction and Craft Fair, lots of good food for your lunch (apple pie by the slice or whole pie!), and then

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