Ocean Point Column July 9

Ocean Point Column

July 9.2015

By Maryellen Bertrand

 Summer activities are in full swing at the Point and the Fourth of July was a perfect day for our holiday celebration. This year’s parade was made extra special by the presence of our Grand Marshall, Jim Anagnost. Jim was not only celebrating his 91^st birthday but, as we all discovered, was also a Bronze Star recipient not once but twice for his bravery and valor during WW11. You are truly an American hero Jim, Happy Birthday. Nat Wilson very generously drove Jim in one of his beautiful antique cars, so thank you Nat.

Of course the band always adds a special touch to the occasion and this year we had more members than ever, thanks to the Marden Family, the Hamblett Family, the Dawson Family and the Dun-Rappaport Family for providing the entertainment.

The first softball game of the season was played on Saturday with Team Bertrand defeating Team Yerrall 5-3. Matt Plummer and Beckett Slayton made outstanding plays. Sunday’s game saw Team Bertrand defeat Team Yerrall for a second time 10-9. Once again Matt Plummer dominated play with 2 home runs; Dan Shea also hit a home run, as did Daniel Anderson.

The Chicken Barbeque was held Saturday evening with a sell out crowd in attendance, a very special thanks to JD Hankinson and his able crew, Matt Lindley, Dave and Ted Kern, John Webster for preparing such a delicious meal. Thanks to Donna Logan and Ginny Kern for ticket sales and to the members of the activities committee including Cookie Dana as well as Jonathan and Luke Yerrall, Zack and Luke Arnpriester, Kevin and Kyle Rush, Jim Rush, Riley Notorangeli for set up and decorations and to all who came out to support the first major event of the season.

Sue Goodrich and Kate Turpie are responsible for producing our very own first edition of the Ocean Point Calendar. The photos were all taken by Sue Goodrich and include various scenes from around the Point. The calendar is on sale for $14.00 and is available at the Casino or through Kate Turpie. Please support this worthwhile fundraiser.

Congratulations to Ron Salter who is the featured artist at the Memorial Library this month with 18 paintings on exhibit. Stop by and see his beautiful work.

Don’t forget the Food Sale on Friday July 10 beginning at 9:30. You are asked to bring food items to the Casino before 9 A.M. Donna Logan is in charge of this event.

The Pancake Breakfast is Saturday July 11^th beginning at 8:30 chaired by the Newell Family and the Memorial Golf Tournament is also on Saturday chaired by Link Brown. Please be at the course by 7:30 for an 8 A.M. start.

Sunday July 12^th Peter Panagore will be conducting Sunday Services at the Wilson Memorial Chapel. Peter is from the First Parish Radio of America, Portland Maine and is a resident of East Boothbay.

 Tuesday July 14 there will be a Seal Rescue presentation organized by John Waldman. Please see the Casino Bulletin Board for the time of this interesting event and on Thursday July 16 a tennis scramble will take place from 4:30-6:30 P.M. chaired by Susan Anderson.

As you can see there many activities happening and the Activities Committee urges you to attend as many of them as possible; check the Casino for any date or times changes.

Have a great week!