We are stunned to learn that Scott Palmer, of Danville, died from injuries received Wednesday evening in a motorcycle crash. Scott was airlifted to Dartmouth Hitchcock with serious injuries. Scott was our neighbor here on West Shore Road in the 1980s. He built the log cabin at the head of Sandy Beach Road. We thought a lot of Scott - he was always upbeat and a really good neighbor and friend, and we shall miss him.

The Fourth of July is coming right up (JPA fireworks on Wednesday the 3rd, or if it rains, on Friday, July 5th) with lots of activities going on everywhere. Remember to get your luminaries to set out along the shoreline of your camp or home to add to the festive atmosphere around the pond. You'll find them at Hastings Store, $1.00 each.

The Joe's Pond Association Annual Meeting is on Saturday, July 6th, and is open to the public. Ice-Out tickets will be available, new directories for JPA members if you haven't picked yours up yet, and always an interesting news and ideas from members. You won't find a more congenial bunch of people, I guarantee. We will be welcoming new officers, Joe Hebert as our new president of the association, and Jamie Stewart as secretary. We hope to have a great turnout to start off what we hope will be long and happy terms in office for them both. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. - come early for coffee and conversation with friends.