Sign the Guest Book | Cattail Press Homepage

Date: November 29, 2003 Name: Bud Hilliker Location: Comment: Guilty of leaving the 0 off the 40 and 8. It was just as reported: boxcars for 40 men and 8 horses. I believe it actually started in WW I. Bud and Bing- Thanks to you both for the information. -Ken  Date: November 28, 2003 Name: Sandy McIntire Location: Comment: Dear Ken, A very Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. While I am sad that there will not be a daily "update" on Corinna, I am so glad that you will continue the newsletter on a weekly basis. Thank you for all of your time in all that you have done. You are to be commended. The project of renewing Corinna has had a beautiful outcome. I wish Aunt Myra and Uncle Walt (Kerr) could have seen the finish of the project, I'm sure they would be very pleased. And I KNOW they would be very proud of you. I was amazed at the photo of the Albino moose. What a startling discovery! I, like you, don't think I have ever seen a white moose. I've seen white deer and the sacred white buffalo born not too long ago, but nothing quite as startling as the moose. I wonder what the mother thought of it! You are an amazing person. I am very proud that you are family! Thank you, once again, for all of your hard work and deep caring for such a wonderful town. Sandy McIntire (justplainsassyhotmail.com) Sandy- Thank you. Aunt Myra and Uncle Walter would be shocked to see Corinna as it is today, looking better all the time but still so different from what it was. I am pleased that you have enjoyed the we site. Take care. -Ken Date: November 27, 2003 Name: Location: Comment: Happy Thanksgiving to every one. From: David & Patricia Du Bois Catskill Mountains Kingston, N. Y.  City Hall, Kingston, N. Y. David and Patricia- Happy Thanksgiving to you. Thanks for sending in the picture. An amazing similarity with the Stewart Library Building in Corinna. -Ken  Date: November 27, 2003 Name: JIM YOUNG Location: MILLERSVILLE, MARYLAND Comment: KEN, A BIG THANKS FOR KEEPING THE CATTAIL PRESS GOING. CORINNA WAS MY GRANDMOTHER'S HOMETOWN AND IT'S LIKE BEING THERE ALL THE TIME. EVERY ONCE AND A WHILE SOME OF MY KIN SHOW UP IN SOME OF THE PICTURES. I'VE LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT THEM THAT WITHOUT YOU WOULD HAVE GONE UNNOTICED. SOME OF THEM CAN ACT. HA HA. THANKS AGAIN. JIM YOUNG. Jim- Thanks for your Guest Book entry. Glad to help you keep tabs on the relatives. -Ken Date: November 27, 2003 Name: Judi Brooks Location: Corinna Comment: Ken, That albino moose is quite a sight. I've seen the picture many times and I went to goggle.com and looked up albino moose a week ago and the same picture was there and it said it was taken in Alaska. Still it was quite a sight.  Judi- That goes to show the power and "danger" of the Internet. Harder to tell fact from fiction these days. -Ken Date: November 27, 2003 Name: Bing and Geri Grindle Location: Roanoke, Virginia Comment: Re Darrell Hiliker's guestbook letter today I was interested in the "4 and 8 Nurses Scholarship Fund at the American Legion Post 129" part of it. In Europe during World War II my infantry outfit was transported to the front lines in what were referred to as 40 and 8 railroad box cars. (They were big enough to carry 40 men or 8 horses. Not very fancy transportation!). So I was wondering if the "4 and 8" should be 40 and 8? My wife and I will look forward to your forthcoming new weekly publication for the Cattail Press. We've enjoyed the Cattail Press for so long. Best regards for a happy Thanksgiving from Bing and Geri Grindle in Roanoke, Virginia Bing and Geri- That is interesting, about the boxcars. I've not heard of that before. I double checked the email, "4 and 8" is how it came in. Maybe Darrell will see your message and explain the name. Thanks for your comments. I am pleased that you have enjoyed the web site. Holiday Greetings to all. -Ken Date: November 26, 2003 Name: Darrell Hilliker Location: Comment: A Memorial Service for Darrell S. (Skip) Hilliker will be held at: The American Legion Post 129  Saturday, November 29 1151 S. 4 th. Street Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to: 4 and 8 Nurses Scholarship Fund at the Post 129 address. Skip was in charge of this fund and helped raise enough money this year to award 6 nursing scholarships. Skip was the older son of Darrell (Bud) and Hope Hilliker Date: November 22, 2003 Name: Dannielle Hilliker Robinson Location: Comment: My name is Dannielle Hilliker Robinson... I am the granddaughter of Darrell D. Hilliker, and the daughter of Darrell S. Hilliker, known to many as Skip Hilliker. Since this is the hometown of my family, I am writing to advise you that my father, Skip, passed away Nov. 20, 2003. He was in a terrible construction accident, and was unable to recover from his injuries. Dannielle- We are very sorry to hear of your father's death. Our best wishes to you and your family. Thank you for sharing the news with us. -Ken Date: November 21, 2003 Name: Don Seavey Location: Augusta Comment: I can't wait to see "Empire Falls" although It'll be a while, maybe in '05. But our own Norm Clarke (if they don't cut the scene) will be seen tooting down the street in his 1956 Green Chrysler. We knew him when.... Don- Suppose he will still talk to us after the movie comes out? -Ken Date: November 20, 2003 Name: Susanne and Jack Brown Location: Orlando East, FL Comment: Dear Ken, and Julie, too! Never thought the computer would make me homesick, but we do miss you all and I visit Cattail Press at least twice a week. So nice to see the pictures of the play and cast and read others' comments. Weather in Orlando East has been unseasonable hot since we arrived (Oct. 17th) but everyone's reaction from up North has been that we shouldn't complain. A trip to Dallas on Thanksgiving will give us a new adventure - staying on a ranch, complete with longhorns and growing Christmas trees. Of course, this Nana will be glad to play with her California granddaughter most of all! Best wishes to all. Date: November 17, 2003 Name: Ed and Shirley Brodeur Location: Gardiner, Maine Comment: Magnificent! Hilarious! My husband and I enjoyed last night's play as much as productions we have seen at Monmouth and Ogunquit. Each performer brought the zany and lovable characters to life with humor and perfect timing. We cannot say enough about the talent of each cast member but Ida played by Jantha Gray was an extraordinary talent throughout the entire play. We laughed constantly, hysterically at times, throughout the entire second act. Thank you all for a most enjoyable evening. And it was a double treat for us to see the inside of the Stewart Library Building again. It has been many years and it is truly beautiful. Ed and Shirley- Thank you so much for your comments. The cast did an outstanding job. We are pleased that you enjoyed the show. -Ken Date: November 17, 2003 Name: Norm Clarke Location: Pittsfield Comment: Ken, We too enjoyed the play. We also just attended the MCI Dram Club's presentation of "Honk". This too was great. There indeed is lots of local talent. Although brother Bruce is a thespian, we still love him and now know that he can act out on a stage too. The role was a bit of a stretch for him though. We will look forward to the next production. Norm- Thanks to you and your daughter for all the help with the set. Glad you enjoyed the show. -Ken Date: November 15, 2003 Name: Kay Gray Location: Corinna Comment: Ken, I just had to comment about how wonderful the play at the town hall was last night!!!!! and give your readers a chance to see the last show tonight. I have not seen anything better at Lakewood all summer!!! and the price is a lot less!! We have very talented actors and actresses right here in our little town and I pray they will do another play this winter as I will make sure I "find time" to go see it!!!  Kay- Thank you for sending in your comments. I am pleased that you enjoyed the play. You are right. They do a great job. This is our last performance for this year. However, we are already planning for next summer. -Ken Date: November 5, 2003 Name: Judi Brooks Location: Corinna Comment: If there are people who would like to donate to the Billy Doherty fund and not attend the supper there is a donation jar at the Family Affair Restaurant. They can purchase tickets at Marvin Lister's or the restaurant. Thanks... Date: November 3, 2003 Name: Judi Brooks Location: Corinna Comment: Hi Ken, Was wondering if you could put this on the cattail press to get the word out about Billy Doherty and the supper the Central Maine Trail Blazers are putting on for him. If you can..Thanks..Judi Brooks BENEFIT SPAGHETTI SUPPER  FOR BILL DOHERTY WHO WAS HURT WHILE WORKING IN THE WOODS. NOV. 14 5-7 P.M. CORINNA AMERICAN LEGION HALL MAPLE STREET, CORINNA $6 ADULTS $3 CHILDREN 12 & UNDER TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED FROM CENTRAL MAINE TRAIL BLAZER MEMBERS OR AT THE DOOR. Judi- Sure thing. I hope there will be a big turnout. Is there a place people can donate in case they can't attend the supper? -Ken Date: November 3, 2003 Name: Location: Comment: Dear Ken, I just changed to one of your wallpapers, #9 , that I saw at school on one of their computers. I'm not very good at doing things on this infernal machine but that was as easy as pie! Thanks for making them available to us. Virginia Turner Virginia- Thank you. I am pleased that you enjoy the wallpaper. -Ken Date: November 1, 2003 Name: Rose Lockwood Location: Comment: Hi Ken, Wow, what a nice foliage picture today. Looks like a painting. Won't be too long before the "Weather Chair" will be making an appearance, tho. Rose Rose- Thank you. Today it's in the high 60's, unusually warm, but you are right, soon there will be "weather" to report. -Ken Date: November 1, 2003 Name: Karen L. Phipps Location: Jacksonville, Florida Comment: Hi everyone. I am Darrell Hilliker's 2nd born daughter, Karen Hilliker Phipps and I live in Jacksonville, Florida as does my Mom and Dad. Just wanted to say this website is terrific and I love reading the news here. You are doing a great job.  Karen- It is good the hear from you. I hope your family is all well. Thanks for your comments. -Ken Date: October 21, 2003 Name: ALICE R BELGARD Location: VA Comment: KEN I HAVE BEEN REMISS FOR QUITE SOME TIME IN NOT THANKING YOU FOR THIS SITE. I CHECK IN DAILY .IT HAS BEEN A BLESSING IN ALLOWING ME FROM THIS LONG DISTANCE TO VIEW THE CHANGES IN CORINNA THROUGH YOUR CAMERA AND YOUR AND YOUR CONTRIBUTORS WORDS. CORINNA IS CERTAINLY LOOKING NICE AND FRESH AND WELL ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY. IT SHOULD NOT BE LONG BEFORE SMALL SHOPS OPEN AND TOURISTS ADD TO THE WEALTH OF THE AREA. CORINNA HAS ALWAYS BEEN A NICE LITTLE TOWN WITH FRIENDLY PEOPLE AND HELPING HANDS. I AM SURE IT WILL ONLY GET BETTER. IT IS SO NICE THAT THE LIBRARY BUILDING IS PUTTING ON PLAYS .THERE SEEMS TO BE AN AMPLE SUPPLY OF TALENTED PEOPLE TO ACCOMPLISH THIS ACTIVITY. THE LIBRARY SEEMS TO HAVE ACTIVITIES FOR THE CHILDREN AND TOWN FOLKS. A NICE BUSY PLACE. THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO SIT WAY DOWN HERE IN VA. IN MY HOME AND WATCH CORINNA CHANGE FOR THE BETTER. WILL BE LOOKING FORWARD TO MORE CHANGES. ALICE R BELGARD CUA 50 Alice- Thank you for your Guest Book entry. Things are looking better in Corinna. -Ken Date: October 20, 2003 Name: BEVERLY MELVIN COX Location: Comment: THE PARK I BELIEVE SHOULD BE CALLED, CORINNA VILLAGE PARK. Beverly- Thank you for your Guest Book entry. -Ken Date: October 15, 2003 Name: Lorraine Hunter Location: Comment: Hi Ken, The Cattail Press is still the most interesting place for me to get into. The town is looking real nice in most places now. What a change, who would believe it would ever look so good? I get in the cattails every day ! ! ! Stay warm , Lorraine Hunter Lorraine- It is good to hear from you. Hope all is well. You are right, things are definitely looking better in Corinna. -Ken Date: October 13, 2003 Name: Norm Clarke Location: Comment: Ken, After having spent a few days lately in the town hall, I was wondering if there were any older photos of it, upstairs and down, that you could share on the Cattail? Maybe 30 or 40 years or so ago? It still looks and smells the same as it did when I attended CUA. The outside and inside improvements look nice. Norm- Thanks for all your help on the set of the latest LSCT production. I don't have any pictures of inside the town hall from that time. Does anyone out there have some? -Ken Date: October 13, 2003 Name: Alice Belgard Location: Comment: I was saddened to learn of the passing of an old classmate, Perry Whitmore, CUA'50. While reading of his accomplishments I could only sit in admiration. He must have touched and helped direct hundreds of thousands of young peoples' lives during his life in academia. I am honored to have known this outstanding man as a student at CUA. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Perry, you sure did a great job of living, learning, teaching. Date: October 1, 2003 Name: Don Wyman Location: San Antonio, Texas Comment: So Ken, have you got your camera ready for the Fall Foliage pictures? They make great wallpaper for my PC. Don- Indeed I do. The colors are just developing here. It won't be long before there will be some great shots. I'm pleased to hear from you. Take care. -Ken Date: September 30, 2003 Name: Alden Schmitz Location: Comment: Hi Ken...I just realized that the "Cattail Forum" is missing from the site! Has it been eliminated? Alden- Thank you for your Guest Book entry. There was very little activity in the Forum. Since it was an outside service, hosted on a server not actually part of the Cattail Press, I decided to remove it. -Ken Date: September 24, 2003 Name: tom hilliker Location: mattituck, ny. Comment: Ken, We just spent a few days in Kennebunkport with Aunt Mim and Uncle Ken King. It was Gene and Ida Hillikers 50th wedding anniversary. Included all four siblings, Tom, Barbara, Kim and Suzanne with spouses and children. We had a great time talking about old times in Corinna. Aunt Mim emailed me with about the Cattailpress. What a great web site. Its been a while since I have been back up to Corinna. I can't believe the wool mill has been torn down. Lots of memories for me back there. Your site brings a lot of those back, swim front, walking under the stores on the river, etc. I also set a lot of names that I haven't heard in a while. great site, i will check frequently. infovintagemarine.com Tom- It is good to hear from you. Thank you for your comments on the web site. -Ken Date: September 10, 2003 Name: Howard Small Location: Yarmouth, ME Comment: Dear Ken. I just received news that Wayne Brown former regular contributor to the guest book had passed away at his home in Florida. Thought many of his friends in Corinna would like to know.  Howard- Thank you for sharing this news with us. I am sorry to hear of Wayne's death. I was privileged to met Wayne and his wife briefly in 2001 at the CUA Alumni Banquet. Our sympathies and best wishes go out to Mrs. Brown, their family and friends. -Ken Date: September 5, 2003 Name: Linda Smith Location: Corinna Comment: Norman Clarke asked the location of new housing and park. The Commons will be on the north side of old mill site. If you enter Hill St. by the EPA office it will be on your left. The Park area is not definite at this time. We had planned to have it adjacent to Winchester Park however the access road, elevations, ledge and the need to get utilities to new housing may change that. A subdivision plan will be worked on this winter and that will give us the location. It may be closer to the river but will be next to Rt. 7 and the newly filled area that Ken showed in his photos of Sept. 3 and 4 may be a part of park. We plan the walking trail to connect to the park. We have talked about location of the bricks. Had originally planned to put in the walk ways of park but a suggestion to put around a proposed bandstand is a consideration. The park committee would like to thank everyone that submitted ideas for the park name. Corinna Village Park was the majority choice. We will pass that name on to the selectmen.  Date: September 4, 2003 Name: Stephen B. Mooers Location: Penquis CAP, Inc. Comment: Ken, my sincere compliments on a very authentic, well thought out, and fascinating web page. I believe it does more for Corinna’s development future than a New York City marketing firm could ever do. My hat goes off to you! I thought it be important that I scribe a few words of my interest in the Town of Corinna. As you probably know, Penquis CAP is developing a 20 unit senior housing project, Corundel Commons. We are very excited about this development. I, personally, cannot wait for Spring of 2004 when construction will begin. This project will be brought to reality with the partnership efforts of The Maine State Housing Authority, Merrill Bank, and The Northern New England Housing Investment Fund. But, the real partner in this worthy development is the Community of Corinna. The Town should be proud of the individuals on their Development Committees and their Town officials. Our relationship with these folks, as well as the EPA officials, has been nothing short of superlative cooperation and genuine interest in Corinna’s future. It has been a joy working with them. I would like to offer my email address to anyone reading your web page who might have questions concerning Corundel Commons. (SMooerspenquiscap.org) Please feel free to contact me. I will do my best with appropriate responses. In closing I, like many others, for years only knew Corinna as the town between Newport and Dexter. We all have driven by the old mill and pretty much imprinted that image of Corinna. My predevelopment activities have taken me off of Route 7 up into Corinna. There I have found the best kept secret in Maine. There is no better little town anywhere. A great place to call home. Again, my compliments on your Cattail Press web page. Stephen B. Mooers Director of Development Penquis CAP, Inc. Steven- Thank you for your comments on the web site. It has been a great experience over the past 4 years, a privilege to make connections with so many people who care about each other and the town of Corinna. It is exciting to see  redevelopment starting in the area. It looks like there are many good things to come. We certainly appreciate your efforts and those of the people with whom you work. -Ken  Date: September 2, 2003 Name: Norman Clarke Location: Pittsfield, ME Comment: Ken, Could you show us, or tell us, where the new Corundel Commons will be located. Maybe you could use today's excellent photograph. Also, where the "bricks" will eventually end up. Sounds like the "New" Corinna is beginning to take shape. Norm- Great question. I am not sure. Plot maps are being drawn but I don't have them. Maybe someone "out there" can tell us. -Ken Date: September 1, 2003 Name: Location: Comment: Hello Ken, I heard a (hoped) rumor that the "Corinna Village Park" would be the place of a soon be WaterPark??? WaterSlide?? I truly hope its not so! I would guess not, any comments on this? Thanks Buffy.....I am in Northern Maine here. My my, how news spreads like wildfire of area towns! That's the scoop up this way..... p.s. Arrow / Prexar / Laureighhhhh email me ok?! What a great idea! I had not heard this rumor. -Ken

Previous Guest Book Entries June 4 - August 30. 2003 (25 entries)   February 1 - May 31, 2003 (20 entries)   January 1 - January 29, 2003 (29 entries)   December 2 - December 31, 2002 (31 entries)   October 1 - November 30, 2002 (31 entries)   Sign the Guest Book | Cattail Press Homepage