Ocean Point Attic Treasures Sale

It has been 3 long years, but we are excited to be hosting the Ocean Point Attic Treasures Sale on Friday, July 23rd from 9:00AM to Noon.

We are looking for donations to make our sale a success. All items donated should be in clean saleable condition: household and decor, holiday decorations, bedding, sporting goods, books (no textbooks), toys, puzzles and games, etc. There will be a Boutique table for better glassware, dishes and decor. Please no clothing.  Please drop off donations at the Casino on Thursday July 22 from 8AM to 2 PM. 

We also need some volunteers to help us on both Thursday and Friday. Thursday set up will be from 8-11AM and from 1-4PM. Sale day shifts will be Friday from 7:30 AM to 12 noon, 8AM to 12 noon, and from 11AM to ? (for cleanup). A couple trucks will be needed on both Thursday (if assistance needed for pickup of larger items) and on Friday (for cleanup).  Signup sheets for all shifts will be posted at the Casino and all help will be greatly appreciated.   

We are looking forward to a successful Attic Treasures Sale! 

If you have any questions, or can volunteer or help in anyway, please reach out to Ann Hussey Hogaboom at annhh1906@gmail.com.

Carlton B. Plummer

 

 

Carlton B. Plummer passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the Legacy Care Unit at Sunny Acres in Chelmsford, Massachusetts on Feb.13, 2020 at the age of 90. The staff at Sunny Acres provided wonderful care for him throughout his time there, especially during his final days.

Carlton Plummer is a former illustrator, Chelmsford High School art teacher, combat artist during the Vietnam War, accomplished watercolorist, and for several years a University of Lowell painting professor. He graduated from three art schools including Vesper George, Massachusetts College of Art (BA), and Boston University (MFA). He was the recipient of over 150 national awards, served as an active elected member of many prestigious organizations including the American Watercolor Society and Allied Artists of America, among others.

He traveled the world with his wife of 67 years, Joan, also an accomplished artist, demonstrating and teaching watercolor workshops. As a very talented and engaging instructor, he taught several hundred students at the novice, high school, college and professional level, how to paint, and  juried countless shows. His paintings are in public and private collections all over the world. Carlton was a gifted artist and teacher who enjoyed his profession immensely.

He is also a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.

Carlton loved his family and enjoyed skiing, hiking, mountain climbing, and playing tennis with them. He was passionate about telling stories of his adventures to his sons and grandchildren and spending time with them on the coast of Maine.

He is survived by his loving wife, Joan and his four sons and their families: Barry Plummer, Kevin Plummer and Sarah Dinklage;  Bruce and Betsy Plummer; and Gerry and Nancy Plummer. He also has 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren, Kathryn Philippi, her husband Nick Philippi and their daughter Charlotte; Joshua Plummer, Shannon Plummer, Ben Plummer and his wife Sarah, Gabe Plummer, Rachel Plummer, Nicole Plummer, Matthew Plummer, Jason Plummer and his son Colin; and Tim Plummer.

He will be missed greatly by his family and friends for the strong, loving, vigorous, and enthusiastic personality he brought to their lives and the world. For anyone who wishes to make a donation in his honor, it can be sent to the Boothbay Region Land Trust, Boothbay Harbor, Maine or the Pine Tree Society, Bath, Maine.

At his request services were private. Funeral arrangements are by Dolan Funeral Home, 106 Middlesex St. Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Condolences to his family may be made at www.dolanfuneralhome.com

 

Ocean Point Column Nov. 14

Ocean Point Column

November 14,2019

By Maryellen Bertrand

Returning to Easter Standard Time is my least favorite time of year as it means the winter season is upon us. After a spectacular fall here, the forecast is unfortunately changing this week to a wintery mix of, snow, ice and much colder temperatures. And so the countdown begins for many of us until spring and our return to Ocean Point.

The weather has been quite favorable for our Casino project. This week the framing of the building was started and the preliminary work on plumbing as well. It’s very exciting to see, Sue Goodrich has been busy posting pictures on the blog, thank you Sue.

 She’s also posted pictures of the Halloween storm which sadly took out a second tree at three trees, so now only one lonely tree remains.  The ocean was quite churned up that evening with some loosing power for the second time in a week!

 In case you missed last week’s edition there were some pretty spectacular photos taken from Ocean Point that really depicted the power of the storm.

I am writing this column on Monday, Veterans Day, and I want to thank all Veterans, especially our Ocean Point Veterans, for their heroic service to our country. Please reach out to a Veteran to thank them for their service.

On a recent trip to Ocean Point, my husband reports that the 2 traffic lights in downtown Wiscasset are now blinking; it will be interesting to see what effect these might possibly have on next summer’s traffic, keeping fingers crossed!

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday there is an early deadline for column submission please send me your news by Friday November 22. Have a great week!

Halloween Storm and Backfilled Foundation

We had a bit of a blow October 31-November 1. This was the third storm to knock out power in the region in two weeks, though I don't know that anyone on the Point lost power this time. One has to wonder what that says about our winter to come. At least, with this storm our heroic first responders had decent weather to repair things.

Decades of twisting in the wind.

The end of an era.

Three become one.

More like 1/2 of a tree.

The final bow (bough) from Roy's Bonsai at the end of High Street. 

A chunk of this tree is now gone and the rest looks unlikely to survive the winter.

Meanwhile, at the Casino rebuild ...

Backfill in progress.

Water lines and electrical throughputs

Family portrait. I love seeing these three machines together.

Filled, leveled and ready for blue foam and concrete pad. 

Plumbers

Foundations Shaping UpGranite

It's been a while since I've sent update photos.

Paul Taylor's foundation boxes (for the granite curbing)

Trying to escape having his photo taken

The winter supervisors!

Supervising the supervisors

Sports Court - 

setting first level of forms

Ready for cement

We had a Nor'easter but these guys kept working - first level done, debarred and ready to level up

It seems so TALL!

Granite curbs going in!

Pat Farrin and crew

Second level going in. The kids are going to love this!

The master curber - John Wagner - who donated the granite, having cut it himself.

Forming anchor blocks for the back of the curb

Holes drilled in anchor blocks that will go on the rebar on the back of the blocks

Exciting to see the forms come off

Entry from the ball field.

Curved to mimic an ocean swell

Bill from Knickerbocker - he has the answers!

Framing in the last of the foundation walls

Got a ball?

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Man, that went fast!

Ocean Point Column September 12,2019

Ocean Point Column

September 12,2019

By Maryellen Bertrand

I know summer has passed when one lonely boat sits on the mooring at Grimes Cove, there’s a bit of a chill in the morning air, (enough to turn on a bit of heat), the days are crisp and clear and there are pumpkins perched on Cilla and Dick Alden’s porch.

We certainly felt a bit of the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian last weekend with heavy rain, rough seas and some wind but nothing compared to what Abaco Island and the Bahamas experienced. The pictures seen on the news of the devastation is incredible. Several residents of Ocean Point as well as other residents of the immediate area have homes on the island.

 I am told there is an organization collecting donations for the area. If interested in assisting in the relief effort your donation can be made to TCCF (Treasure Cay Community Foundation) and designated “hurricane Dorian relief”. Please send your donation to Tom Wheeler P.O. Bos306, Mentor, Ohio 44060. Your donation will be acknowledged via email and deposited in TCCF’s account at PNC Bank and you will receive a letter and receipt from TCCF.

Last Friday and Saturday were an exciting time here at the Point as we watched our tennis courts and Casino torn down to make way for our new facility. Many Ocean Pointers were on hand for the event with phones in hand taking pictures and videos. E.M.Wood was back at it again early Monday morning to complete the cleanup.

Jen Klein is compiling pictures for the website for all to see in case you missed the demolition.

Please remember if you still wish to make a donation to the Casino Project to be matched by the Holts, the deadline is Saturday, September 14. Contact Lanny Whitehouse for further information.

Don’t forget to continue the Clynk program if possible and if you are placing an order through Amazon please consider choosing the Ocean Point Colony Trust as the charitable organization from Smile Amazon.com. This allows Amazon to donate .5% of your purchase price to our organization. Contact Paul Taylor if you have further questions regarding the program.

Congratulations to Caroline Kern and Marcus Privitt who were recently engaged; they will be married next June here at Ocean Point. Caroline is the daughter of Sue and Dave Kern.

Congratulations to Chris Martin and his fiancé Kristen who will also be married next summer at Ocean Point. Chris is the son of Tim and Peggy Martin and the grandson of Burleigh and Bev Martin who for many years owned what is now the Chambers home.

The Ross/ Martin Reunion took place at the home of Gail and Chris Ross on Saturday September 6. Gail and Chris host the family event every year and fortunately the weather cooperated when it was time to grill. Those family members in attendance included: Pam and Doug Allen from Yarmouth Maine and Phillip and Kathy Martin also of Yarmouth, Tim and Peggy Martin of Vermont and Burleigh and Donna Martin, son Jonathan and grandson Ian of Augusta.

Please remember the Food Pantry as you begin to clean out your kitchen cabinets.

Have a great week and remember to send me your news!

Brooks A. Clark

Brooks Alexander Clark of Buxton, beloved husband, brother, cousin, uncle, teacher, coach and mentor, passed away on Sept. 7, 2019 at Maine Medical Center after suffering a brief illness. He was 62.

He was born in LaGrange, Illinois, a son of the late Stanley Jr., and Charlon (Cairns) Clark. A graduate of Trinity-Pawling School, Brooks then earned his English degree from the University of Maine in 1983. He grew up in Westfield, New Jersey, and spent summers fishing and boating in and around Ocean Point, Maine, which gave him a love for his adopted state.

Brooks excelled in the classroom. Over the years he taught many levels and many texts, but his passions were American literature and well-crafted sentences; in Melville, Hawthorne, and Fitzgerald he found inspiration and models. His colleagues always knew which students had been his: their essays demonstrated polished prose and clear thinking. He was instrumental in establishing an Advanced Placement Language program at Bonny Eagle High School, and his students consistently tested well. Perhaps more importantly, Brooks was able to connect with a broad spectrum of students. His instruction was never exclusive, and his love of music, fishing and sports helped him reach every student in his classroom. His rambunctious nature and accessibility made him a beloved teacher at Bonny Eagle and Mattanawcook Academy over more than 35 years.

He taught as Ahab pursued the white whale: with passion. Ahab declared that "The path to [his] fixed purpose is laid with iron rails, whereon [his] soul is grooved to run. Over unsounded gorges, through the rifled hearts of mountains, under torrents' beds, unerringly [he] rush [es]!" Such devotion made Brooks one of the most beloved staff members at Bonny Eagle, and in 1996 the student council broke with tradition to request that they have the privilege of choosing a graduation speaker. That year, and often thereafter, their choice was Brooks Clark.

Brooks brought the same passion to coaching as teaching. He began his career as an educator at Mattanawcook Academy (MA) in Lincoln, Maine. He served as a line coach under Ken Libbey, where his linemen helped the team win the Little Ten Conference Class D Championship in 1996. He also served as assistant coach and then head wrestling coach, leading the squad to a third place finish in the 1990 State Championships. Along the way he coached five MA wrestlers to individual state championships.

Brooks brought his considerable talents, boundless energy, and raucous laugh to Bonny Eagle in the fall of 1991. He taught all levels of classes, coached multiple sports, and educated and inspired children and eventually their children in his 28 years there.

After several years as an assistant wrestling coach, Brooks took over the reins as head coach of this storied program in 1996. During his tenure as head coach he led the team to one state championship and coached 12 BEHS wrestlers to individual state championships.

He was instrumental in guiding the Bonny Eagle football program into Class A. He began as an assistant coach when the new program was still playing a Class B and C schedule. He served as defensive coordinator when the team made the challenging jump into Class A. With his guidance the team earned a 4-4 record that first year. The following year he served as head coach of the BEHS football team. Today, BE Football remains a powerhouse and Brooks was intensely proud to watch them win multiple state titles.

Brooks touched countless lives in his years devoted to public education. He lived life with passion, humor, and gusto - whether teaching, coaching, fishing or spending time with his family and many friends.

He was predeceased by his parents; and his brother, Bayard Clark, in 2010.
Brooks is survived by his beloved wife Tina (Pelletier) Clark of Buxton their son/nephew, Andrew Clark; sister Cathryn (Catie) Salmon, her husband Michael, and his niece Charlotte of Gloucester, Massachusetts, and many special cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday Sept. 14 at 4 p.m. at Bonny Eagle High School Gymnasium, 700 Saco Road, Standish.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Brooks A. Clark Memorial Fund, which will benefit students pursuing careers in education. Online memorial contributions can be submitted at the Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service website, www.mainefuneral.com or mailed to Bonny Eagle High School/Brooks A. Clark Scholarship Fund, 700 Saco Road, Standish, ME 04084

Cleaning up OP Demo

More progress on cleanup. The tarmac edges are now gone in preparation for new beautiful Granite slabs.  

I have uploaded a compilation of short video clips to YouTube. It is unedited, but you can scrub through it to look for interesting bits.

https://youtu.be/WYim_X_4ALg

I always love seeing nature fighting it's way through.

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Test holes. TRex dug these by pounding a post into the ground. 

The view from second base.

Paul Taylor in conference.