We have sad news today.  A long-time Joe's Ponder has passed away.  Joan (Beck) Bertolini, whose family has had a cottage on Joe's Pond for many, many years on what used to be called Flint's Point, passed away on Saturday, January 23.  Joan and her late husband, Enzo, enjoyed summers at the pond for many years.  One of their sons, Martin and his wife, Kate, have renovated the cottage into a year-around home, so the family connection to Joe's Pond remains strong.  Our deepest sympathy goes to the Bertolini family. Joan was a fun-loving and kind lady; her many friends at Joe's Pond will miss her. Messages of sympathy may be sent to:  Martin & Kate Bertolini, P. O. Box 86, West Danville, VT 05873.