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A Publication of the Cliff Island Association Volume IX Number 1 Cliff Island, Maine Winter 2006 President’s Report

A great deal of ingenuity, effort, and sacrifice on perhaps for years, and they will require the city to the part of all Cliff Islanders has been required spend almost as much in legal fees, consultant over the years to sustain this community, which is, fees, and court costs as the barge landing itself it seems, both rugged and fragile. By all the signs, would cost. we are about to be tested again, and this one may It is not at all clear that the patience of the Coyle be the toughest test of all. family will hold long enough to see the end of the In September, the Portland Zoning Board of South-Point legal strategy. Nor is it safe for us to Appeals approved the city’s application to build a assume that the city is in a position to spend as barge landing on the southwest shore of Cliff much as it will take to fight back against this legal Island. This decision followed years of careful assault. If we lose the Coyle’s permission to land study and analysis by the city, by engineering barges on Kennedy’s Beach, we will be without consultants, and within the Cliff Island community, barge service, at least until all of the legal issues and an extended discussion and debate among are resolved and the new barge landing can be the people of Cliff Island. When all was said and built, and perhaps indefinitely, if the South- done, a consensus emerged that this was the only Pointers legal strategy succeeds in exhausting the viable site on Cliff Island for a barge landing. The resources the city can afford to spend on a Cliff Zoning Board of Appeals’ decision unanimously Island barge landing. resolved every issue in favor of the Cliff Island The suspension or ending of barge service will community, a clear tribute to all of the work that have an immediate and obvious effect on had gone on before, and to what we Cliff Islanders important city services like trash collection and can accomplish by working together. road repair. Over the long haul, we will have to I am sad to report that, notwithstanding the address how we will get services from Central community’s win before the Board of Zoning Maine Power or Verizon, or from septic services Appeals, the City has told us that we must begin and well drillers, if we cannot get their trucks to preparing for life without barge services. the island. And no doubt there will be any number of other challenges we have not thought of yet. Immediately after the favorable ruling from the The CIA is working hard to resolve the larger Board of Zoning Appeals, the families on the issues with the South Point families, but the South Point opposed to the barge landing filed an results have not been encouraging. John Bernard action in court to overturn that ruling. They since and Mark Lombard met with several of the South have told the City, through their attorney, that they Point families to better define their concerns, so will oppose the barge landing at each of the the community could respond to them. Other numerous administrative hearings that must be South Point families wrote to John and Mark. held, that they will go to court to overturn every Much of what they had to say ignored the results administrative decision that goes against them, all of the work the community and the city have and that they will appeal every court decision to invested in this project over the years, including the fullest. I have heard no one suggest that they extensive work by two CIA committees that have any reasonable prospect of prevailing in any studied alternative barge landing sites and ways of these challenges over the long haul. But they of minimizing and sharing any burdens a new will have two very significant effects. They will barge landing would bring. Instead of addressing delay the start of the barge landing project, the facts and possible solutions other groups had

2 developed, they simply recited from the same script of imaginary horribles they have been using all along. Due to a conflict the C.I.A. Executive Board Meetings have been The CIA proposed using an independent mediator to explore ways to resolve the impasse, and the changed to the FIRST WEDNESDAY city immediately agreed. The South Point families OF THE MONTH at 7:30 pm in the thus far have displayed little interest in this Hall, pending further notice. approach, or in making accommodations of any sort. The pivotal family, and the nominal plaintiff in the lawsuit against the city, apparently is unwilling to attend at all unless the city pays its travel CLIFF ISLAND expenses to Portland. Are there thousands of 4th Annual dollars to be spent for legal fees, but not a dime for a plane ticket to work out an amicable ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR solution? th All we can do now is to keep working as hard as WHEN: SUNDAY, JULY 30 , 2006 we can. On January 31, we need a strong WHERE: CLIFF ISLAND COMMUNITY showing at a Board of Harbor Commissioners HALL workshop at the Fish Pier in Portland. On TIME: 10AM – 2-3ish PM February 6, the Harbor Commissioners will hold a public hearing at City Hall. Again, we will need to TABLE COST: $15.00 show the strength of community support for the ANYONE INTERSTED IN RESERVING barge landing. A TABLE,

In the meantime, those of you who know these CONTACT: JOANNE LaPOMARDA families well, please try to persuade them to work [email protected] with the community to resolve this conflict. Cliff BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH or Island needs a barge landing to remain viable, PURCHASE SANDWICHES economically, ecologically, and physically. And the social fabric of Cliff Island is not infinitely elastic. I & DRINKS @ MILLI’S CAFÉ CLIFF have talked with people who are feeling ACROSS THE STREET threatened as never before. The apparent FROM THE COMMUNITY HALL indifference of a few to the needs of many is creating smoldering resentments that may trouble us for years to come. We need to get this sorted out, and we need influential people of good will to DEER COMMITTEE UPDATE do that. We hope we can find them on both sides. Talk to your neighbors. Talk to your friends. The Committee received the following report from Dr. Rand: Do what you can. It is important to all of us. We completed our fourth annual deer tick survey Larry Sharp on Cliff. Two of us collected 57 ticks, mostly at CIA President the “Bluffs” but a few near the south end of the *** island. The rate was 10.4 ticks per person-hour of

flagging, up from 7.0 last year and 3.3. the two In a reflection of the increasing tensions this issue previous years. This year we found Lyme disease is bringing to the Cliff Island community, at the spirochetes in 41% of the ticks. Last year it was January 11 meeting of the CIA’s Executive Board, 50%; 21% in 2003 and 11.5% in 2002. Mary Ellen McNitt resigned her post as Secretary. Mary Ellen and the Executive Board disagreed Peter W. Rand, MD about the appropriate content and form of the Vector-borne Disease Laboratory Association’s minutes, and Mary Ellen elected to Maine Medical Center Research Institute

resign rather than follow the Board’s direction. More information to follow in the next issue.

3 RESOLUTION OF THE Island community will not think of her as “One of CLIFF ISLAND ASSOCIATION those people from Peaks” and will always in their hearts consider her a CLIFF ISLANDER.

CLIFF ISLAND, MAINE Given with love and thanks on behalf of the entire th Be it resolved that; community this 12 Day of October, 2005 at Cliff Island, Maine. The Executive Board of the Cliff Island Association, on behalf of the entire Cliff Island Stevan Little Larry Sharp Community, hereby recognizes and gives thanks Immediate Past President President to Ruth Mistark for her long and dedicated service to the Cliff Island Community. ISLAND READERS

A year round resident for many years, Ruth Future paperback choices are listed here for those unselfishly and endlessly gave her time and who wish to join the monthly gathering. The Cliff energy to the community. Always an active Island Library Association will obtain two copies of member of the Cliff Island Association, at various each book so that we should have enough copies times she served as both President and Vice- to satisfy all.

President; she has also represented the island at Island Readers Selections-2006 the monthly City of Portland Island Advisory Jan Dreams from my Father by Barack Obama meetings which kept a constant flow of information Feb Man and Superman by George B Shaw going between the island and the city; she long Mar Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow served as a member of the Casco Bay Island Apr The Master by Colm Toibin Development Association (CBIDA) Steering May The Sound and Fury by William Faulkner Committee and recently stepped down as President of that group, her efforts with CBIDA Alice Carter has joined the Midcoast Symphony have benefited all of Casco Bay; she has also put Orchestra. She will be participating in two in considerable time on various committees at the performances in February. The orchestra will Casco Bay Island Transit District over the years, perform “The Sounds of Scandinavia” by Edvard always working to put the needs of Cliff Island on Grieg and Jean Sibelius on Friday, February 3rd the agenda. at 7:30 pm at the Franco-American Heritage

The aforementioned public activities are only part Center in Lewiston and on Saturday, February 4th of the many things Ruth did for the overall good of at 7:30 pm at the Orion Performing Arts Center in Cliff Island. Her “behind the scenes” activities Topsham. For more information and tickets go to were as numerous as they were generous. A www.midcoastsymphony.org great cook and an excellent organizer, she used those skills and her energy to ensure the success ALL use of the Hall of many, many island-wide breakfast and dinner MUST be scheduled events at the hall over the years; her bread and coleslaw will remain famous and were always in And if your usage will extend for more high demand at the ACE Olympics. She hosted than one day, each of the days (and many a winter CIA Meeting at her dining room table and always had a plateful of homemade time of day) it will be used must be cookies to help the Executive Board with their scheduled and approved. This helps us difficult work. Ruth has hosted a group of crafters keep tabs on the condition of the Hall as in her living room on Thursday afternoons for quite well as avoid double bookings. Thanks. some time; their collective efforts resulted in the Please call Steve Little (766-2130) production of mittens, hats and afghans for those in need throughout Portland and the coastal for scheduling. region.

Therefore, it is hereby reaffirmed and resolved that (1) the Cliff Island community will be forever www.cliffisland.com indebted to Ruth for her endless hours of community service on multiple fronts (2) that she For island related links, house rentals and to is hereby granted a Lifetime Membership in the get on the mailing list Cliff Island Association with all rights and privileges attached thereto and (3) that the Cliff

4 PTC Report and handed out presents with the kids. It was Can you believe that here on Cliff Island we went nice to see everyone who had traveled here to from MUD to Summer to MUD again?! What's up attend. Please know that anyone can come and with that?! Just wish the ground would finally we want to encourage you to do so next year. freeze solid. I can't take any more MUD! Oh Thank you everyone who helped to set up, cook yeah, time for another PTC report.... and/or clean up. Also thank you CIA for funding

the dinner. The Fall activities started with Swimming Lessons funded by the CIA. Thank you for helping Finally, we want to thank everyone who the children develop into great swimmers. purchased a tote bag, blanket or sweatshirt. On Oct 3rd the Cliff Island School, along with Thank you to everyone who donates their bottles Chebeague and Long Island Schools, traveled to and cans. We appreciate your continued support. the Peaks Island School for a Fun day with Author Cliff Island PTC Joanna Cole. Due to the generosity of the Peaks Island Fund, CBITD was able to run a special ferry to all the islands. Thank you to Joanna for being Cliff Island School Wish List so willing to participate, to the PIF for the funding, to CBITD for their cooperation and to Kelly • AA batteries Hasson (Principal) for arranging everything. • Crayola glue sticks On Oct 6th the Cliff Island School held an Open • Memory Stick Pro (256) for our Sony House and BBQ. Thank you all for coming. We Cybershot 3.2 mega pixel DSC-p72 camera had a great turnout. • Rewritable CD discs On Oct 17th Judy MacVane, Connor Lent and • Gum or sour chewy candy—to help with Jessica Griffin went to Camp Kieve in Nobleboro, concentration. (Always peanut free) ME for 3 days. They took part in the Leadership • White tape—Post it (658) labeling & cover up Decisions Institute. This included adventures on tape the climbing walls and rope courses. It was a great experience for everyone. • Headphones for the computers • White Craft Paint On Oct 30th we held a Halloween Party and Pot Luck Supper at the CIA Hall. Thank you to Anyone wishing to contribute may contact the everyone who helped make the evening a fun school or the PTC. event. Message from a Lobster Tales consumer: On Dec 1st we had our annual Craft Day at the CIA Hall. Thank you to everyone who made a Name: Fred P. Toot craft with the children/adults. It continues to be a Band Number: 0300 fun event for all. State: ME City: Scarborough On Dec 6th and 20th Judy MacVane, Diane Little, User’s message: Jessica and Dylan Griffin traveled to Peaks Island We just finished a delightful lobster dinner. This School via the Rescue Boat. The Cliff Island was a treat for our sister and brother-in-law from students got to participate in Music and Phys Ed Greensboro, North Carolina. classes, as well as, regular class room and recess We had soft shell, and they were as sweet as time with the students from Peaks. The Cliff Island could be. Thanks … all the best in your trapping! Teachers got to work with the Peaks students and teachers. They will be able to go every 2 For more information on the Lobster Tales Project weeks thanks to the cooperative efforts of go to www.cliffisland.com and click on “Cliff Island the Portland Fire Dept and the Portland School Lobster Tales”. District and funding assistance from CBIDA.

On Dec 10th we had our Annual Christmas Party. After a wonderful Roast Beef Dinner, the Cliff Dylan Griffin, Jessica Griffin and Samantha Island Students performed a play, Evan Anderson Crowley wanted to do something to help out the performed on his Cello and Chester Pettengill and Hurricane victims this fall. They raised $81.13 Joyce Chaplin entertained us with Christmas selling Lemonade, Brownies and Cookies. Great Songs and Carols. Of course Santa showed up Job kids! Thank you to everyone who helped.

5 OBITUARIES

Elizabeth J. Betty O’Brion Edith Lea Marsh February 14, 1928—November 18, 2005 “Dede”

PORTLAND--Elizabeth J. Betty O'Brion, 77, died Edith Lea Marsh died Saturday December 31, peacefully, Nov. 18, 2005 at her home, surrounded by 2005 at the Hunterdon Medical Center after a her loving husband and her four children. She was born on Cliff Island, in Portland, on Feb. short illness. She was 89. 14, 1928, the daughter of the late Myles and Inez Born in Brooklyn, New York, she lived in O'Reilly. She graduated from Portland High School in Hunterdon for the last 15 years. 1945. She was a registered nurse having served for Shortly after, she began her lifelong career at New 28 years retiring in 1974 as Superintendent of England Telephone Company where she worked for 43 Nurses from John E. Runnells Hospital in Berkley years. Heights. After her retirement, Betty enjoyed spending time She is the daughter of John Bentley and Helen with her family. She also enjoyed her many bus trips to van Ingen Lea. Her husband George W. S. Marsh Foxwoods with her special friends and spending time with her club girls. died in 1992. Betty was a life member of the Italian Heritage She was predeceased by a daughter, Pamela Center and a member of the New England Telephone Peterson; two brothers, John and Richard Lea, Pioneers. She was also an avid golfer and she enjoyed and a sister Elizabeth Hollander. She is survived her bowling league. by two sons; Geoffrey of Lambertville, New Jersey Betty married James J. O'Brion on Feb. 14, 1953. and Richard of Little York, New Jersey; six She is survived by her husband and their four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two children: daughter, Pamela Grant and her husband great-great-grandchildren. Paul of Portland, son, James O'Brion Jr., and his wife She loved a good detective novel and Linda of Raymond, and twin daughters, Deborah Miler and her husband Doug of Westbrook, and Diane Baker treasured all the days she spent on Cliff Island and her husband Michael of Portland. even remembering fondly one summer in the early She was the proud grandmother of 13 nineteen-fifties when It seemed to rain for 8 weeks grandchildren, Christopher and Jaime Grant, triplets, straight. Gregory, Philip and Jessica Toher, Adam Miller, James A celebration of her life was held on January 11, III, Corri, Jennifer and John Michael O'Brion, and 2006 at her church, the Pattenburg United Nicole Melissa and Victoria Baker; her first great- Methodist Church. grandson, Brady Philip Toher who brought her so much joy in her life; sisters, Harriet Clarke of Bangor, Alice Buehne of Westbrook, Inez Farrell of Natick, Mass., and Ethel Wilson of Clinton, Mich. Betty was predeceased by five brothers, Jack, Charles, Ernest, Myles and Benjamin O'Reilly; and three sisters, Thelma McCloud, Christine McAnany and Patricia Leonard. The O'Brion family wishes to extend their appreciation for the excellent care provided by Dr. Roger Inhorn, his nurse Carolyn, the nursing staff on the 3rd floor Mercy Hospital, and the VNA. Those wishing to send a tribute in memory of Betty may do so at www.mem.com. If so, desired contributions in her memory may be made to: American Cancer Society Maine Chapter One Main Street, Suite 300 Picture submitted by Geoff Marsh Topsham, Maine 04086 Elizabeth J. Betty O'Brion Dede, Marion Bergess, Rick Marsh behind Jones, Rich & Hutchins Marion, Scotty Marsh, Susan Marsh (holding Funeral Home & Cremation Service daughter Jen), and Malcom Griffin 775-3763 Taken on the porch at Oak Rock September 1979.

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At a South Shore Horsemans Council Event in Hola amigos !!! We are family!!! Oliver Ansel Cape Cod Massachusetts, Michelle Rogers won Shephard popped into this world at 6:30 am on 2nd place ... reserve champion in walk trot the Virgin of Guadalupe Day, December 12, 2005. pleasure classic of He weighed 7 lbs 15 oz and was 19 1/2" long. field of 104 entries More importantly, he’s cute as a button! (Well, we 3rd place … hunt think so!) We’re all doing very well. seat walk-trot Happy solstice and holidays to you all -- and every pleasure happiness in the new year! 3rd place … hunt Love, Becca, Michael, Oliver, and Molly the Cat seat walk-trot pleasure championship

Submitted by Sharon Hiltonen (proud Grandmother)

Colette, Shawn, Allannah, Lauren & Braedon are all doing great in their new home in Bradenton, Florida. Colette is working at the St. Petersburg Verizon in her position as Manager. Shawn has completed his Real Estate School and is getting ready to take his State Board Exams for his Florida Real Estate License. Allannah is in the Picture submitted by Becca Shephard 2nd grade at the local Magnet School and is continuing her gymnastics incorporating it with Proud Grandparents, Artis & John Bernard will cheerleading. Lauren is in Pre-School and also be traveling to Anchorage, Alaska to visit Oliver continuing her gymnastics and Braedon is in Day (Elwen & Julian’s new cousin) from Jan. 4-14. Care and having a great time. All are very happy with the warm Florida weather, but will look forward to their two week vacation on Cliff Island in July 2006. Of course, all of the family is Doug and missing them very much and will be elated to have Ellen them with us next summer!! Anyone wanting to McGregor contact them can write to: Shawn & Colette are thrilled to O’Reilly, 207 Vermont Ave. E., Bradenton, FL announce 34208. Phone # 1-941-708-0456. their adoption of Alexander Michael McGregor, born June 1, 2004 and adopted September 20, 2005 in Chelyabinsk, Russia!

Picture submitted by Ellen McGregor Picture submitted by Joanne LaPomarda

On Jan. 16th Rufus Saunders MacVane joined the family! He weighed in at 7lb. 11oz. and is 20 inches long. Casey, Heath and Rufus are doing fine. Proud grandparents Kris, Bob, Judy and Earl are very excited! Vireak and Phea are anxious to meet their new cousin.

7 Cliff Island Historical Society On Sunday November 20, 2005 more than half the winter population of the island and a few summer regulars gathered at the Cliff Island Historical Society's cozy room under the picture from the Portland Press Herald Community Hall for a book John Hadden, right, was cast in the role of Scrooge in the Portland Stage Company signing and fund production of “A Christmas Carol.” John is the raiser. The book, “Rocks and son of Betty and John Hadden and lives in Vermont. Buoys” was published The Kelly A Picture by Bobby Howard through the efforts and insights of Artis Bernard, who acted to insure A new lobster boat can be seen in Fisherman’s that the public have the opportunity to appreciate Cove. The Kelly A’s proud captain is Eric the work of Cliff Island artist and man of many Anderson. In November she was christened by talents, Chester E. Pettengill. It begins with an Kelly Ann Carter in South Bristol Maine while introduction by Bernard, which provides a proud family and friends looked on. snapshot of the artist's background and sets the mood for the colorful photographs of Pettengill’s work. Most of the works included are detailed representations of familiar sights like turtles, crabs and cats where he has made them lifelike while giving them something beyond reality. His attention to details like the flow of a cat’s fur around its face is also found in his other efforts. One marvels at the effort and skill involved! A few of the pot buoys are elaborate geometrical patterns with eye catching coloration. The first printing of this book is small (less than 60 are left), so anyone who wants one should act quickly by sending a check for $15/copy (unsigned) or $25/copy (signed) plus $2 for shipping to the Cliff Picture by Bobby Howard Island Historical Society, P.O. Box 82 , Cliff Island Maine 04019. ...from ISLAND TIMES Dec 05 From Molly Scheu: article by L Carter No real news but get a hold of Ted Scheu's new book, I FROZE MY MOTHER, a wonderful bunch EMT’s RECERTIFY— THANKS!!!!!! of poems for kids from 5-105..They will make Two of the island’s 3 EMTs, Karen and Jamie anyone LAUGH. It is available on AMAZON.COM Griffin, are currently involved in the EMT Merry Christmas and Best wishes to everyone. No recertification process. This involves traveling into cards this year. Molly and Ed town for 3 days for 24 hours of classroom training and practical work. Our hats are off to the two of Happy Birthday!! On February 6th Chester will them for making this sacrifice for the overall good celebrate his ??th birthday. Best wishes and of the community. many more to come.

8 through. NEW YEARS DAY SWIMMING We also have a winner of the ACE raffle contest. Mary Ellen McNitt is now the proud owner of the Marsha Donahue watercolor painting of the children swimming in Griffin’s Cove. Marsha Donahue is a frequent visitor to Cliff Island and has painted many Cliff Island landscapes over the past few years. Through this fund-raising event, ACE raised over $1500.00! Congratulations Mary Ellen and thanks to all those who entered the contest. We have another great fundraiser event in store for this summer, so keep your ears peeled!

TRADITION CONTINUES For the 4th year in a row some Cliff Islanders took a quick (very quick) swim on New Years Day. Bob Kramer and Steve Little took a dip in Griffins Cove – they went completely underwater and intelligently, quickly got out. New jumpers are always welcome. Bob Howard gets the credit for again catching them on film in mid-air!

ACE REPORT

Dear Friends on Cliff,

I want to say many heartfelt “Thanks” to all of you for the great send off you all gave me. Your wonderful cards, words and gifts were such a comfort for what was for me a sad experience. It’s very comfortable here, but I’d rather be home. Thank you all so very much.

Happy Holidays, Ruth Picture by Bobby Howard

Before the frost and snow could cozily tuck ACE in bed for the 2005 season, we were fortunate to see the completion of the new ACE ball field sign garden area. With the leadership and brain- storming of Sally Howard and Earl MacVane, the old pressure-treated timbers and shrubs were eliminated to make way for a beautiful, 14’ round granite-paved, courtyard area; just in front of the newly renovated ACE mission sign. Not only does the project look amazing, but it will take much less maintenance to keep it looking sharp in future years to come. Thanks again to Sally and Earl and to Steve Little, Bob Howard, Charlie Green, Diane Little and Ben Bernard who volunteered their hard working efforts to see this project Picture by Judith MacKone

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By Jessica

By Connor

Santa Meets the Lents by Cade

THE HORSE AND THE DOLPHIN by Samantha

The horse and the dolphin Love to play Love to play Love to play

The horse and the dolphin Live in the field and ocean Field and ocean field and ocean

The horse and the dolphin Play play play

This is my family. Santa met my The horse and the dolphin family on Christmas Eve. This was Play all day the greatest Christmas! I hope Play all day Play all day yours was, too! They are good friends.

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By Julian

THE SNOW FALLS FROM THE SKY by Olivia

Connor Lent and the Cliff Island School were featured in a SALT radio piece “One Huge Backyard” by Samantha Braun. Anyone in town can stop by the Salt Gallery and see the pictures and hear the radio The snow falls from the sky. production. Salt Institute for Documentary Studies, 110 It is fun to jump right in the snow Exchange St., Portland, ME (Tu-Sa 11:30-4:30) It is fun to play in the snow. Website: www.salt.edu

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Thanks to Judy MacVane’s innovative project outline the Cliff Island School has received a Best Buy Te@ch award for $2,500!! The Best Buy Te@ch program recognizes schools and teachers who make learning fun by integrating interactive technology into the curriculum. Thousands of schools across the country applied, making the selection process highly competitive. Cliff received one of the 60 grants awarded. Hats off to Judy for the extra effort. THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!

11 HOUSE FOR RENT Hire at Will, Inc. “Mike & Louise’s Place” is available for "For Service with a Smile"

Spring/Summer & Fall rental. Seeking summer work on lobster boat. Contact: Joanne or Billy Also available for all-season yard work, email: [email protected] or go to mowing, odd jobs and house cleaning, cliffisland.com and follow the links to Real Estate pet care and babysitting. & Rentals and click on “Mike & Louise’s Place” Just Hire at Will and get the job done fast:

for more information & availability. Will Merritt and Faith Rawding Employee owned and operated.

LAWN MOWING

[email protected] Carolyn Quality Gifts at Affordable Prices!

Beaded jewelry, slates, gift baskets, scarves, Rideout shawls and more. I do home parties. Need to say thank you? Need employee gifts? Baby gifts? Wedding? Valentine's Day??? Anything you need Attention Everyone a gift for, think of a gift basket. I personalize them There is a New Rental on Cliff Island to fit the person. The Owners of the Murphy Cottage will be Call or email for a brochure! renting out the property on a weekly basis starting with the Summer season of 2006. This is an old Summer house sitting on the crest of a hill overlooking Casco Bay and Cliff Island Soaps Jewels Island. A path winds down from the Natural Soaps, Beeswax Candles & Unique house to the private beach and cove. Jewelry Although rustic, the house is comfortably

Joanne M. LaPomarda modernized. The kitchen is fully equipped, Proprietor including a new micro-wave. There are four bedrooms, each with a double bed and a P.O. Box 37, Church Road Cliff Island, Maine 04019 children's room with twins. A massive fireplace is the centerpiece of the living/dining [email protected] area and a wraparound porch faces the sea. The house will accommodate up to six people. No smoking allowed. If you are interested or would like more information, Finestkind please contact Nancy or Tom at the following Business/Office Services number: 505-983-0018 or e-mail us at readily available [email protected]

• Copying Postage Stamps Fax (in and out) • Remember to help our community by • Notary Public buying your postage stamps from the Cliff Island Post Office. If you can’t be here in Call Roger person, you can purchase them by mail. Or, just stop by... Contact Postmaster Anna at 766-2051

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Carlton and Eleanor Cushing

60th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

February 12

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HAPPY 60th ANNIVERSARY

Loving and caring for you Mom and Dad comes as easy and natural to me as breathing. I thank God everyday I am blessed with you being in my life.

Whatever the future holds, rest assured, all of your family will be okay. Including Periwinkle. Love, Sal

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Dues - Rates Cliff Island Association

Individual $15.00 $15.00 OfficersOfficers Family $40.00 $40.00 Sponsoring $50.00 RuthLarry Mistark, Sharp, President President (‘02) SponsoringPatron $50.00$100.00 Steve Little, Vice President (‘02) Patron $100.00 StephanieJohn Howard-O’Reilly,Bernard, Vice President Secretary (‘02) Mail dues to: Treasurer CindiLeo Carter, Gildard, Treasurer Treasurer (‘02) Mail dues to: Cliff Treasurer Island Association Cliff Island, ME 04019 Cliff Island Association BoardBoard MembersMembers

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