Valentine's Day Pot Luck

Please mark your calendars to join other Islanders at Sarah Meaham's Valentine's Day pot luck on Saturday February 13th starting at 5 PM. Please bring something to share from one of the major food groups (salad, casserole, dessert, bread) and BYOL.

Sarah

Fourth of July 2009

This was a very busy and successful Fourth of July! First, the rains finally stopped and we were all able to get outdoors.

The Events Committee organized the Fourth of July Dog Parade, Cushings Olympics, cookout and ball game at the ball field. Picnicers stopped by the Spencers for the annual punch party on the way to Big Beach for the cookout, followed by watching fireworks, music and entertainment at the Nolan's porch.

The Fourth of July Island meeting on Sunday went smoothly, mostly due to there being no issues to discuss, except MouseGate, in which many Island houses had mouse visitors over the winter.

Memorial Day 2009

What a fabulous Memorial Day! Warm sunny weather made it fee like summer, not the usual cold. Great start of season get-together at Sarah Meacham's with most people out on the porch and front lawn.

The island looks in great shape due to the spring efforts of Jack Turner. Floats are in, many boats in the water for the season, and very little winter damage.

First Boat of 2009 Season

The first scheduled ferry service of the 2009 season is this Saturday, departing Long Wharf at 9:30 AM. Water is turned on, summer float is in, and the weather forecast is for temperatures above freezing! The summer landing dinghy floats are scheduled to be put in Saturday at high tide - around 6 PM - so come to Coal Dock to help push.

A good turnout is expected so I am sure someone will have an Island party Saturday night!

Labor Day 2008

Another terrific Labor Day weekend, if a bit early this year. The weather was great, the Island full and all the usual activities - plus croquet has returned!

The Labor Day dance was held once again at Battery Foote, thanks to the hard work of the Ingari-Sulivans, Danas, Perrys, Brews and others. The space was wonderful. the band was terrific and the beer excellent. The theme this year was The Oscars and some of the best dressed awards went to George Rapp, Lynne Meena, Antonia Perry, Nina Scribner and Jackie Brew.

Tennis - The Hickson Cup was won this year by the unstoppable duo of Phil Thayer and Jon Oxman.

Croquet - Thanks to the organization and planning of Becky Chase, croquet returned this year with a record 38 participants with matches on five courses. In a close final down to the final wicket, this year's match was won by Thomas Brew and Dan Coleman. Many thanks to the Perrys for supplying the Pimms.

Thanks to Dick Spencer for officiating the Labor Day annual meeting which went smoothly and quickly!

The Lobster Bake was held again at Big Beach under a clear sky, warm night, well fed mosquitos and low tide. Dick Balser officiated the raffle, Susie Dana sold tee- shirts and Debby Murray had the recently printed panorama views from ca. 1910 including the Ottawa House and early Coastal Artillery buildings. Many Islanders helped but the major effort, as always, was by the Colli family, Meserves, Murrays, Balsers and others who will let me know so I can update this.

Now on to fall! The summer construction restrictions are done, so start hammering! My honey bees on Farm Hill are busy finishing up gathering stores for winter - thanks to Sarah Meacham for watching over them. She is taking a beekeeping course in Augusta this winter if anyone wants to join in and help with driving.

Arts and Crafts Fair

The summer Arts & Crafts fair was held at the Meserves (big house) after a quick last minute change of venue due to some nasty weather. This added to the fun on the porch and inside, with a range of Island and mainland crafts - including first honey from my bees! There was a great range of items available and a great get-together. Thanks to the Meserves, Nielsens, Danas and others for organizing and contributing to this.