Ricker Rumblings
by Lois Downing
I’m here again and the day is bright and cheerful. The foliage has had its peak, so the experts said. I believe it but it is still very beautiful today.
Peggy Robinson, daughter of Arlene Friel, is in Indiana with some friends visiting. She will be gone several weeks.
Paul Armstrong and Carolyn Carmichael are looking for a hall or place where they can entertain and provide music. If you know of a suitable gathering place, give one of them a call. I’m sure they will appreciate it.
Charlene and Brian Henderson, our liasions, are in Florida vacationing. They will return soon. We miss them.
Elizabeth Cone is a patient at Houlton Regional Hospital, at the time of this writing. Elizabeth used to be a worker here at Ricker Plaza. Get better, Liz.
One of my classmates died, Maxine Thomas Cox of Washburn. Maxine was a great singer, even in high school. She entertained us at proms and other social functions. Our sympathy is extended to her family.
Donna Izzo is a daily visitor of her mother, Opal Crane.
This is National Friendship Week. Have you thought about visiting a sick friend, just call first, keep it to 10 minutes and socialize. I’m sure your loved one will thank you for it.
Thank you again for all the tenants who have left needed bags at my door. It’s a big help to those in need.
Also thanks to the ones who have left free vegetables too.
Donna Burns is expecting cousins from Connecticut. Donna had an outing with her sister-in-law on Wednesday.
Have you decorated for Halloween? So many here have and it’s delightful to see the different decorations on the doors, and the community room looks so great too with fall flowers. Take a ride around town and you will see the tombs, ghosts, lights, signs and other webs. Boo-o-o-!
The thought for the day is taken from John 14:20-4: “I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself that where I am there ye may be also. And whither I go ye know and the way ye know.”
Have a wonderful week.
TOPS ME No. 0233 of HOULTON
by Lois Downing
Take Off Pounds Sensibly, Chapter 0233 of Houlton met at the Aldergate building on High Street for its Friday, Oct. 8 meeting. Twenty-one ladies were in attendance and weighed; five of these were KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly).
Loser of the week was Janice Shaw and runner-up was Denise Kinney. Kay Grass acted as leader in the absence of Joyce Estey.
Lois Downing drew the lucky number for the skinny dish and Denise Kinney was the winner.
Janette Nelson gave a financial report and other reports such as weight recorder’s report and Joanne Scott and Downing gave secretary’s minutes respectively.
Betty Ivey was given a gift as winner of the true and false program Lois Downing gave the previous week. She had the least of the wrong answers. Kay’s program was on fitting into your jeans. Some of the foods to eat to do this to lose weight are: soy, soup, kiwi, nuts, low fat dairy, sesame seeds, dark chocolate, oatmeal, fish, whole grains, green tea, grapes and apples. Some of the ladies added their concerns and tips.
Kay prefaced her program with a true story happening at her house and we all laughed at her joke about a rooster and a watch ticking. Tell us again, Kay.
Barbara Grant led us in 10 minutes of exercises.
The next program will be Oct. 16 at the same location. If you wish more information about our TOPS chapter, you may call Charlotte Marley at 757-8384 or Betty Ivey at 532-9653. Weigh-in time is 8-8:45 a.m. every Friday. The meeting begins at 9 o’clock and usually ends an hour later. Come and enjoy our chapter. You’ll be glad you did.
Happy Losers
The Happy Losers held their first meeting in the month of October at the Congregational Church vestry in Island Falls. Jackie Pratt, our leader, led the meeting with our pledge and roll call.
We had 14 ladies weigh-in and 11 attended our class. Jeanne Watson was the person who lost the most weight for the week; Jackie Pratt and Annie Jane Smith were runners-up. Great job ladies.
The Harvest Moon team is still winning in our contest, but the Autumn Leaves team is closing in. Our secretary and treasurer gave reports for the week. We had no meeting because of furnace problems.
Please feel welcome to our group every Wednesday. Weigh-ins are 7:30-8:45 a.m. and meeting starts at 9 a.m. Call 365-4884 for more information.
Halloween in Bridgewater
On Saturday, Oct 24 there will be a Halloween Dance at the Bridgewater Historical Hall on Main Street in Bridgewater. The dance will run from 6-9 p.m. A $3 donation is required to get in. Music will be live. Don‘t forget to wear a costume there will be prizes. All are welcome. We hope to see you there.
Just a reminder the Thursday night music will end on Oct. 22. The BHA would like to thank everyone for their support. We are getting a bit closer to completing the replacement of our PA system. A special thank you goes out to all of the musicians who have donated their time and talent to the BHA.
For more information, contact Leona Hess at 425-7948 or Jann Votaw at 425-7901.
Looking To Warm Up??
Come on down to Molunkus Valley Sno-Drifters Clubhouse located at 58 North St in Sherman on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 4-6 p.m. Menu for the evening features “Rick’s Famous Homemade Chili” or beef stew, biscuit, dessert and a drink. The cost is $4.50. Take out orders are available.
Proceeds to go towards the Christmas parade events. For more information, call deb at 267-1200.
Sweet Pea Gardens judged
The Sweet Pea Gardens in the Patten Academy Alumni Park located in Patten were judged recently. Sponsored by the Patten Woman’s Club this is the Eighth Annual Contest of the Sweet Peas Gardens.
Norma Pond and Sally Landry of Patten chose winners of the fifteen gardens planted in the Patten Academy Alumni Park.
Best of Show was won by Shelbe and Cole Lane and 1st prize was won by Carolyn Lord of Katahdin Trust Company. These gardeners have participated for the entire eight years the garden contest has been held.
First time gardeners, Joanna Forsythe and family and Angie Stubbs and family won second and third prize respectfully. Other participants were Alex Hurteau, Katahdin Valley Health Center, Rhoda Houtz & Jutta Beyer, Ruth Richards & Cecily MacKinnon, Vicky Richardson, Don Adams, Carter Hall, Liz Allen, Donna Chase, Teri Conklin and the United Methodist Women’s Group. Winners received gift certificates from Craig’s Clam Shop. Despite the rain the gardens were a colorful addition to the park and enjoyed by visitors throughout the summer.
The Patten Woman’s Club thanks all participants and looks forward to another year of gardening in 2010.
