ABOUT THE AUTHOR - SANDY NEWMAN Sandra Newman grew up in the small northern Maine town of Island Falls and spent her summers with other "pond kids," swimming in the wicked-cold water of Pleasant Pond. With her friends, Sandy enjoyed leisurely, fun-filled days, and she was rarely seen out of her swimsuit, except when sleeping or for the proverbial trip to town. She survived on macaroni salads, forever sunshine, and water-skiing. What more could a "pond kid" ask for? It was while living in New Mexico, working as a tour director and Rocky Mountain Ski Instructor, that Sandy discovered storytelling. She loved entertaining eager listeners with her sharp, quick-witted stories about her hometown, Island Falls, the town's local residents, and life on the pond. When a friend whose family was among the first settlers on Pleasant Pond asked her to tell his story, she happily agreed. This is the pond's story. Enjoy! The book is currently available at the following places: * Maine Historical Museum in Portland * Maine Alumni Assn. Library at Orono * Lumberman's Museum in Patten * Red Roof Shop in Patten * Debbie's Deli in Patten * Katahdin Public Library in Island Falls * Briar Patch Flower Shop in Island Falls * Island Falls Public Library * Emerson Store in Island Falls * York's Book Store in Houlton For more information about this wonderful book, visit the website at www.onpleasantpond.com