Hello everyone. Always a sign of spring, the swings are out, two of them and are being used by the tenants. Sunday and this is a day of sun with some chill in the air. Enjoy!
Congratulations to Bea Broder-Oldach, who recently received another degree in a college nearby where she lives in Ohio. Bea is a former Houlton girl. Our best to you.
Kathryn Hall, of the Bangor area, was a weekend guest of her mother, Lois Downing.
Harold McCarthy’s sister, 80 years old, recently died in another state. Harold was unable to attend but we send our condolences.
Parishioners of St. Mary of the Visitation Church were informed on Sunday that their former pastor, Rev. Eddy Morin, had received a liver transplant in an operation a few days ago at Lahey Clinic in nearby Boston. Fr. Eddy is doing well and our thanks to him and to his donor.
On May 9, a Saturday, the letter carriers all over the country will pick up bags of nonperishable food you leave near your mailbox and deliver them to local food banks as part of the 17th annual “Stamp Out Hunger!” Our tenants have always been very generous in this respect.
Charlene Henderson was a visitor in Bangor on Saturday. Lillian Stairs was also in Bangor one day last week.
Here’s an old “knock, knock joke: Knock, knock. Who’s there? Gus. Gus who? Gus who’s coming to dinner?
Our Bible quote for the week is:….with God all things are possible. (Matthew 19:26)
Have a good and safe week.
The Purple Hat Society met at Taste of China Restaurant in Houlton for its April 14 meeting.
Members wearing their purple hat introduced themselves. Our leader, Charlotte Marley, Peggy Sanders and Sandy Wyman all gave readings.
Sandy Wyman gave each lady a beautiful handmade sugar Easter egg filled with Easter candy. Purple hats were available for some.
“Happy Birthday” was sung to Marie Gillotti, Wannetta Townsend and Jackie Kennedy.
Maureen Bird won the Easter Basket contest.
Attending from Cary Plantation were Denise Kinney and Brenda Lacostic; from Dyer Brook, Wannetta Townsend, Marie Gillotti and Sandy Wyman; from Oakfield, Elaine Barrett, Maureen Bird, Mildred Gagnon, Bernice Campbell, Nancy Lawrence, Jackie Kennedy, Alma Clark, Evelyn Burpee, and Ursula Levesque; from Merrill, Arlene Friel and from Smyrna, Peggy Sanders and Charlene Marley.
Some of the ladies gathered at Gardner Nursing Home in Houlton for a visit after the meeting.
Please look for the date of our May gathering in a future edition of the Houlton Pioneer Times. Please call Peggy Sanders at 757-8634 for more information.
By Lois Downing
Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 233 met at the Aldergate building on High Street for its April 10 meeting.
Leader Joyce Estey was in attendance and Elinor Harvey greeted 18 ladies plus three KOPS members.
Loser of the week was Margaret Dudley with Barbara Grant and Janette as runners-up. Gerry McAfee took home the mystery gift.
It was reported that Joan Simpson is in the local hospital for knee surgery.
Brenda Lacostic, Gerry McAfee, Joyce Estey and Melva Folsom attended the workshop held in Caribou. Joyce and Melva received certificates for perfect attendance and Joyce for inspirational workshop, TOPS 5.
It was an enjoyable workshop, quiet and orderly. Some important facts included in the workshop were that all orders go through TOPS headquarters, the state rally will be May 4, Florida is the site of the national meeting this summer, no runway from now on, the rally is in October, 951,000 pounds have been lost for TOPS members in 2008, KOPS can’t raise their goal but can lower it, all officers need a month’s training and it is important to keep accurate books.
Barbara Troy led us in 10 minutes of exercises and we colored our Easter egg basket according to the points we gained. We signed our walking papers, too.
The next meeting will be April 17 at the same time and location. You may call Charlotte Marley at 757-8483 or Betty Ivey at 532-9653 for any questions. Weigh-in is from 8-8:45 a.m. and the meeting is at 9.
Everyone is welcome.
By Lois Downing
Take Off Pounds Sensibly of Houlton met at the Aldergate building on High Street for its April 17 meeting.
There were 18 ladies in attendance, including four KOPS. We had roll call, minutes of the last meeting by Vicki Little and weight recorder’s list by Brenda Lacostic.
Joyce Estey led the meeting and Elinor Harvey was the official greeter.
The loser of the week was Elinor Harvey with Janette Nelson as runner-up.
Melva Folsom took the mystery gift home; Brenda Lacostic won the 50/50 and Aileen Smith won the skinny dish.
The walking report paper was distributed. We have 204 miles to return to Houlton.
Next week’s program will be the by-laws. The officers will remain after the next meeting for review.
Joyce Estey and her husband recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Joyce read a poem written by her daughter Maggie May in celebration of their anniversary.
Barbara Grant suggested all those involved in the skit for SRD remain after the next meeting for practice.
Barbara Troy reported on the purchase of a storage closet for supplies. Denise and Barbara will look into purchasing a suitable one.
Charlotte Marley will report on a date for Janice Cote, our representative, to visit us.
I was in charge of the program and my topic was heart attacks for women. I review the symptoms and the importance of seeking help immediately if one suspects a heart attack. The timeframe is very important.
The next meeting is April 24 at the same location and time. Weigh-in is from 8 a.m. to 8:45 and the program begins at 9.
For more information about the chapter, call Charlotte Marley at 757-8483 or Betty Ivey at 532-9653.
All are welcome.
By Shirley Sides
On April 15 the Happy Losers met at the Congregational Church vestry in Island Falls.
We opened our meeting with our pledge and roll call. There were10 ladies that weighed-in and attended our class.
Shirley Sides was loser of the week and Winnie Desmond was runner-up.
Reports were given by our secretary and treasure for the week.
Winnie Desmond led the program for the week. Her topic was an article on foods we need after 40, such as, flax seed, walnuts, salmon, and water with lemon.
Meetings are always interesting and informative. Please feel welcome to our group every Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45. The weigh-ins and meeting starts at 9 a.m. Call 365-4884 for more information.
