On February 11 the Island Falls Historical Society held a food sale at Jerrys from 9—12, with Mary Fowler and Reneva Smith busily labeling the donated food as it arrived, and also selling it to any early shoppers who dropped by. On sale were many different sweets, homemade bread and muffins, and more.All proceeds go towards the restoration of the Tingley House, which is beginning to look just great, due to the hard work of many volunteers. The Country Jamboree, which is usually held every Wednesday at the snowmobile club house has been canceled the past 4 weeks due to bad weather and poor driving conditions, and recently, Clinton Roy, who has been heading the Jamboree, has suffered a heart attack, and been hospitalized. Everyone who has enjoyed the Wednesday night fun are hoping that it will soon return and that Mr. Roy will soon recover. Finally got the snow off my house, barn and woodshed and am hoping that no more of the white stuff will fall . Weatherman is predicting warmer weather soon and I’m sure we all look forward to that. Have been really busy making my peanutbutter and lard mixture for the birds ( and Squirrels) as they eat it all up almost as soon as I put it out. Have lots of pine siskin, chickadees, woodpeckers, and some gold finch. Haven’t seen the cardinal for quite awhile. Also, the deer are slow in returning to the dooryard since the last two storms. Put out some apples and bread but I think the starlings and bluejays got most of it the day after I put it out as it was not eaten by the deer. Hopefully, they will return.
Sno Drifters hold ride
The Molunkus Valley Sno Drifters held a club ride on Saturday, Feb. 12. The ride was 35 miles and 11 people participated and enjoyed roasted hot dogs. Everyone had their own snacks and drinks, and as usual a great time was had by all.
Representative Rick Long attended. We also had a pizza party at 5 p.m. at the clubhouse and a bonfire to roast marshmallows for Valentine’s celebration.
Happy Losers meet
by Shirley Sides
On Feb.9th the Happy Losers held their weekly meeting at the Congreational Church vestry in Island Falls.
Our leader opened our meeting with our pledge and roll call. Ten ladies weighed in and eight attended our meeting.
Cecilia Brown was the loser of the week, and runners-up were Loretta Bouchard, Dotty Rand, and Shirley Sides . Great job ladies.
Reports were given by our secretary and treasuer for the week.
Jackie Pratt, our leader led the program for the week. We had a seven question quiz with interesting answers.
Please feel free to attend our meeting every Wed.8:00am to 8:45am weigh-ins and meetings starts at 9:00am.See you there!
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, Feb. 11 meeting. Twenty-one members were present; 5 were KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly.
Joyce Estey, our leader, was present and conducted the meeting. Each member said the Love verse after the TOPS and KOPS pledges. Also each member gave a little bit of ‘victory’ with their loss, or how they performed during the week. Every motion or try helps and is counted. Don’t be discouraged and be constant, said one member.
Loser of the week was Janice Shaw with runner-up Dellie Bennett. The skinny dish was taken home by Dale Holden. Several minutes of exercises were led by Barbara Troy.
Many of the members are on the sick list. Get well, friends. The program was given by Joyce pertaining to basics and getting back to the same. She told us to be sure and eat a balanced meal or diet. Get the vegetables and fruits as fresh as possible. Don’t be fooled by packaged goods.
One of the members explained how to get ‘down the mountain’, relating to the current contest. The chapter meets every Friday at 9 a.m. and the meeting ends an hour later. Weigh-in is at 8-8:45 a.m. No weighing is done after this time. If you would like more information on the chapter, you may contact Charlotte Marley at 757-8483 or Betty Ivey at 757-8483. Come and join the chapter and reduce your weight.
