‘Dance for the Dogs’ is a success
by Jann Bonkowski Votaw
The Bridgewater Historical Association would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of those who helped make the “Dance For The Dogs” a success. Many people and vendors donated their time, talent, products, and/or services to make the event a success. A special thank you goes out to musicians; Pam Green, Bob Heller, and Simon Clair who joined me on stage to provide music for the night. Another thank you goes out to Sharon, Ron, Dave, Gloria, Stephanie, and Pam for all the prep work and help during the dance. You folks are great!!! There was lots of good music, door prizes, 50/50 and more. Everyone had a grand time. Though our goal was not met we are well on our way towards it. Donations are still being accepted all of which will go towards the purchase of the vests. We are planning another event for this good cause to take place later this year.
On Aug. 28 we will hold an ice cream sundae, root beer float night from 6 – 8 PM at the historical hall. Don’t forget music by “Outside In” every Thursday night from 6-9 PM. They play Country, Oldies, Old time Rock and Roll, Standards etc. Our atmosphere is very laid back. We are all there to have a great time. So come on down and join the fun. There is no cover charge, but donations are accepted and appreciated. We look forward to seeing you there.
Come on down, get rid of your frown, and have a ball, at the historical hall.
For more information, contact BHA, P.O. Box 341, Bridgewater, ME 04735 or call Jann Votaw at 425-7901.
Dyer Brook News
On Wednesday, July 7, Mrs. Marie Gillotti attended Senior Citizens at the Smoki-Haulers Snow Club in Oakfield.
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Townsend of Dover, Tenn. spent two weeks with his sister, Miss Wannetta Townsend. They also were callers on his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Jon Berry in Ashland.
On Tuesday, July 13, Mrs. Marie Gillotti, along with other purple hat ladies society members had lunch at the Blue Moose in Monticello.
David Perrin, Caleb and Noah of Virginia Beach, Va., spent some time with Mrs. and Mrs. Eli Crane. Noah remained to spend some time with his grandparents.
Mrs. Camilla Drew was an overnight patient at the Houlton Regional Hospital.
On Wednesday, July 21, Mrs. Marie Gillotti, Miss Wannetta Townsend and Mrs. Hazel Bells attended Senior Citizens at the Smoki-Haulers Snow Club in Oakfield.
Island Falls News
On July 10 Mr. and Mrs. Leon (Bud) Dunphy, Pat Dunphy, Scott and Kylie Dunphy and Kent and Sherry (Dunphy) Willigar were in Waterville to attend the wedding of Tonia Dunphy and James Ward. Tonia is the daughter of the late Leon Dunphy, Jr. and was given in Marriage by her grandfather, Leon Dunphy, Sr. Gail (Webb) Davis has arrived from S. Carolina to spend several weeks at the Webb cottage on Pleasant Pond and to attend the Summerfest activities. Mr. and Mrs Richard DeLong have returned home to Brooksville, Florida after spending several weeks here and enjoying their stay at a home on Pleasant Pond and visiting with friends and relatives.
Alan Chamberlain arrived last week from Virginia to spend several weeks at the Chamberlain cottage on Lower Mattawamkeag Lake. Am still finding lots of skunk holes in my lawn but have yet to see one. Will have a fine time filling them in. Still have lots of birds in my feeders and keep an eye on the stray cat that he doesn’t bother them. Still no deer appearing but am hoping that they will return when it gets cooler.
Ricker Rumblings
by Lois Downing
Another week has flown by! We are into the month of August. Our summer is flying by! Enjoy it while you can.
Rose Sweeney was the name of the person drawn in their weekly drawing at Brookside Restaurant in Smyrna. Happened to be there and saw the sign.
Shirley Nason had the best day EVER on Friday, July 30, when her brother and his wife, Gerry and Rachel Nason, all drove to Bar Harbor. They made stops in Ellsworth on the way and Bangor on their return trip. In Ellsworth, they had a picnic and Rachel prepared all the food. They were on Cadillac Mountain and the view was gorgeous. Shirley borrowed binoculars from a fellow nearby and saw everything that God created. She witnessed Thunder Hole too, a well-known spot in Bar Harbor. On the way back the view in Sherman was spectacular with its glorious sunset. Shirley returned to Ricker Plaza refreshed and rested and was certainly thankful she had a great day.
The editor and a friend attended Maine-ly Music Chorus, “An Afternoon of Barbershop,” at the Municipal Building in Island Falls on Saturday. The proceeds from the event were to benefit St. Agnes Church in Island Falls and St. Paul Church in Patten. If you like music, (and who doesn’t) the afternoon of music is an annual event. Put it on your calendar for next year! Some of the performances were: “Lazy River,” “Yesterday,” “Shenandoah,” “I’m Sitting on Top of the World.” The singers interacted with the audience, most of them were retired and active people who enjoy life and it reflected in their act. They were doctors, bankers, carpenters, postal workers, teachers, insurance men, farmers, etc. About 35 men comprise the chorus, having been in business since 1972.
Joe, one of Lillian Stairs’ sons, is visiting from the Worcester, MA area.
Jonathan from Mars Hill, nephew of Dale Defoe, has visited his aunt several times. Jonathan likes coming to Houlton and we like seeing him.
Doris Hogan has had family and friends visiting. Lynn and Kim Vail, granddaughter Caitlain from North Carolina were here for two weeks. Brother-in-law Robert of Beverly, MA and Michael were also visiting Doris.
Jody Barker and Doug Merritt were winners of the 10 pounds of lobster (or 10 lbs. steak) at the drawing July 16, a benefit of Knights of Columbus.
A going-away party by the Bingo ladies and her family, daughter Geri and her husband Bob Smith honored Elinor Schenk. Elinor had no idea this was happening and she was delighted by the occasion. We had free Bingo at three in the afternoon followed by a social time at four o’clock. Many of Elinor’s friends from Island Falls came and Ricker friends too. Besides daughter Geri, son Allen attended with his wife Jeanie and son Gabe. We had fresh flowers, and Elinor’s favorite color pink was prominent in the tablecloth, and plates. Among the Ricker friends attending were Barbara Spellman, who entertained on the electronic keyboard, Norma Bates, Priscilla Brownlow, Carolyn Carmichael, Paul Armstrong, Mike Tuttle, Doris Hogan, Connie Barry, Dot Campbell, Joyce Bryant, Arlene Friel, Peggy Robinson, Jeannie Hall, and Lois Downing. It was a happy remembrance for Elinor who will leave Ricker soon to live with her daughter and son-in law, Geri and Bob Smith. (If I left out any name, please excuse)
Ricker Plaza staff replaced its sewer line last week. Like Jeff said, not exciting, but noteworthy. Houlton Water Company’s crew worked in the parking lot for a couple days on the project.
Thought we had a storm Saturday night when all the clocks were crazy Sunday morning. Then I remembered the power was off for a reason in the night, according to the notice from the office.
The Bible verse for today is from Galatians: 5:22-25: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.”
Have a safe and happy week.
TOPS #ME 0233, HOULTON
by Lois Downing
Take Off Pounds Sensibly, Chapter 0233 of Houlton, met at the Aldergate Building on High Street for its Friday, July 30 meeting. Seventeen ladies were weighed; five were KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly).
Leader Joyce Estey conducted the meeting. Elinor Harvey was the official greeter. The Circle of Hope was recited before our pledges. One of our regular and constant ladies was the loser of the week; runner-up was Gerry McAfee.
The skinny dish was held over for another week. A discussion was held on the bylaws. Barbara Grant led us in several minutes of exercises. The program for the meeting was given by Linda Bartlett called “Boning up on the latest facts about our musculo-skeletal and cardiovascular systems.” Using the adages of “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” “If you do not use it, you will lose it,” she gave many facts and truths about our bodies. She also explained mature fitness and strength training for the elderly in the nursing home. It was a very meaningful and enlightening program for our age group, also for the younger persons.
The next meeting will be August 6 at the same location. Weigh-in is at 8-8:45, the meeting is at 9 o’clock and usually ends an hour later. For information on the chapter you may call Charlotte Marley at 757-8483 or Betty Ivey at 532-9653. Everybody is welcome, young and old, teens.
