Yard Sale and BBQ in Bridgewater
By Jann Bonkowski Votaw
This Friday and Saturday, July 22 and 23, there will be a yard sale at the Historical Hall in Bridgewater from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Lots of goodies to choose from. Table rentals are available also. On Saturday we will be having a chicken barbecue along with the yard sale, so come hungry. The barbecue will begin about 11:30 a.m. It includes two pieces of chicken, coleslaw, macaroni salad, or potato salad, pickles, and rolls. The donation for the meal is $7. All proceeds go towards the building.
Don’t forget to come to the hall on Thursday nights for music by “Outside In”. It is a relaxed atmosphere where fun is had by all. Bring your dancing shoes and join us. Music begins at 6 p.m. It is a variety of Country, Oldies, Pop, Old Time Rock & Roll, etc. There is no cover charge however donations are greatly appreciated. All donations go towards supplies and hall upkeep.
Thank you in advance for supporting the BHA.
Ark Animal News
For the month of June, the Ark took in five dogs and adopted two, leaving three available for adoption. The Ark also took in four adult cats and 27 kittens. Three baby kittens died. They currently have 24 kittens and 34 adult cats and adopted eight cats in June.
For the month of June, the Ark brought in $1,218 in donations and fundraisers. Its expenses were $1,937. There will be a pulled pork fundraiser on July 30 in front of Hollywood Pet Salon.
A big thank you to trendsetters for being a monthly business sponsor. Also thanks to all the people bringing in the ink cartridges and used cell phones, the proceeds from them are a tremendous help to us. Thank you for your continued support.
Happy Losers meet
By Shirley Sides
On July 13, the Happy Losers held its weekly meeting at the Congregational Church vestry in Island Falls. Jackie Pratt, the leader opened the meeting with the pledge and roll call. Thirteen ladies weighed-in and eleven stayed to the meeting.
Cecilia Brown was the loser of the week, and Hilda Clukey was runner-up. Great job ladies! Weight loss for the week was excellent and we hope it continues. The secretary and treasurer gave reports for the week.
Loretta Bouchard led the program for the week. Her topic was on an article called “Lose 15 Lbs. in Seven Days”. A Mediterranean Diet with olive oil, pita bread, grapes and spinach, and beans to flatten your belly. The meeting was interesting and very informative.
Please feel welcome to our group every Wednesday 8-8:45 a.m. weigh-ins and meeting starts at 9 a.m. Call 365-4884 for more info. See you there.
Oakfield Seniors hold meeting
A total of 27 members of the Oakfield senior citizens met at the Oakfield Snowmobile club for the July 6 meeting. The next meeting will be on July 20. Anyone interested in joining please come at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome.
The blessing was said and all enjoyed a good lunch. The secretary’s and treasurer’s reports were read and accepted. The Lord’s Prayer and the flag salute were recited. Bob read information about Medicare buy in program for seniors and phone number to call state representatives to thank them for saving this program.
Wanetta Townsend gave the card report. Birthdays this month were Joe Merle and Peggy. We will do two trips this summer, including one to Mantle Lake Park in Presque Isle.
Linda Bartlett gave a report on R.S.V.P. We will do a food sale on July 23 at the bandstand in Oakfield from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.We need people to cook and to work at the bandstand. Geneva Bell won the 50/50. Attending were Tessie Barrett, Linda Bartlett, David Burpee, Merle and Evelyn Burpee, Bernice Campbell, Jeanne Clements, Thelma Flowers, Mildred Gagnon, Marie Gillotti, Sandra and Wendall Holmes, Ursula Levesque, Wanetta Townsend, Bob and Delores Locke, Charlotte and Don Marley,Peggy and Larry Sanders, Arlene Friel, Dorene and Joe Messina, Roger and Shirley Ethier, Geneva Bell, Donna Furrow, Katherine Boutlier and Martha Chapahos.
Island Falls News
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wood arrived from Wilton, N.H., for a visit to their cottage on Mattawamkeag Lake and to visit with their aunt, Riva Hawkes. They plan to stay at least a week and do a bit of work on the camp while here. The Whittier Congregational Church will have its annual “trash, treasurer and food sale” on Saturday, July 30, and will be from 9 a.m. to noon. Lots of tables to browse thru and lots of homemade bread, pies and other goodies will be available, plus homemade ice cream. The public is cordially invited to look everything over and make your choices.
On Sunday, July 10, Clayton and Charlene Webb had their own country jamboree at their home, and about 70 people attended, enjoying the music and singing along. It was a potluck affair and the Webbs also served hotdogs, with all the trimmings, to go with the different salads. This is getting to be an annual affair that many people look forward to.
Not much to report on the wild life of the area, but one day about a week ago I did spot a good sized skunk waddling across my front lawn early one morning and he headed for the barn. Hope he does not have a family hidden there someplace. I haven’t seen any skunk holes in my lawn yet, but keep an eye out for them so I can fill them in. I have stopped putting out much birdseed for my finches (and the gray squirrels) as I figure they can find food Mother Nature provides for them now. I am still swimming at the pool at Vacationland Estates and occasionally spot a deer on my way there. Wish they would drift up my way and enjoy my back lawn as a grazing field. I miss watching them as it had become sort of a habit.
Patten Seniors gather
Patten Senior Citizens held its regular meeting at Meadowbrook Manor on July 5 with eight members present. The Lord’s Prayer was recited before the potluck meal. After the meal, the business meeting was opened by President Annette Noyes, who also led the flag salute.
Secretary and treasurer reports were read and accepted.
President Noyes read three letters from the Aroostook Agency on Aging regarding the status of the Medicare Buy-In, RSVP and the ARTS transportation system.
A card was signed and sent to Annie Somers. Members are asked to bring sandwiches and picnic food to the July 19 meeting. The Game was played.
Members present: Marge Heath, Mary Cox, Joyce Hunter, Jackie Palmer, Nettie Shorey, Annette Noyes, Mary Lawler and Marilyn Somers.
Purple Hat Society
by Lois Downing
The Purple Hat Society met at Grammy’s Country Inn in Linneus on Tuesday, July 12 for its monthly meeting. Charlotte Marley, leader, was there to greet everyone including 21 members. The blessing before the meal was offered by Lois Downing.
After the luncheon, we all gave our Purple Hat name. Dolores Locke helped distribute name tags and the sign-in sheets. We recited the Purple Hatitude story, written by Charlotte Marley and led by Lois Downing. Cindy Gray read a story by an out of state attorney general.
“Happy Birthday” was sung to July birthday celebrants: Lois Downing, Peggy Sanders, Evelyn Reece and Cindy Gray.
Marsha Reed took home the Purple Hat shoe supplied by Charlotte. We will meet at the park on July 21 with our Purple Hat (and chair) at McGill’s Community Band concert at 7 p.m. Our August meeting will be at Shamrock Cafe on Bangor Street for a 1:30 p.m. lunch. A possible picnic may be forthcoming in August.
If you need information about Purple Hat you may contact Charlotte Marley at 757-8483 or any of the other ladies. Come, enjoy, socialize, no dues, no stress.
Ricker Rumblings
by Lois Downing
Hello everyone. A beautiful week weatherwise and we thank you Lord. Betty Britton is a hospital patient. Get better, Betty. Arlene Friel recently celebrated a birthday, her 92nd I believe. Correct me if I’m wrong! Happy Birthday, Arlene.
Sympathy is extended to Lillian Stairs in the loss of Joe Jr., her son. It was the result of an accident, so sudden. It is always hard, very hard to lose one’s son. God bless.
We had a great talk on how to prevent fraud by Jean Wiggins, Senior Medicare Patrol, in the community room on Friday. She represents Aroostook Agency on Aging. Her tips were: check your medical bills, summary notices, and explanation of benefits; read your Medicare notices. You can get a free credit report by calling 1-877-322-8228. If you have any questions, you may call Jean at 764-6182. She can help you with answers. We were given a blue bag and a calendar for keeping appointments. Thank you, Jean.
Phyllis Snell had an accident—fell and broke her hip. It happened at her home. She’s a patient at Houlton Regional Hospital. Hope it is not too bad, Phyllis. Shirley Nason was in Bangor recently to meet her sister, Ruth, who was arriving for a visit from Florida.
The Purple Hat and Red Hat ladies will meet at the park in Houlton Thursday night to hear McGill’s music concert. If you see a lot of red and purple hats, you will know what is going on.
Here’s a fact about prayer: St. Peregrine is the saint to pray for about cancer. In the 14th century St. Peregrine was given a devastating diagnosis of his time. His painful foot and leg pain were symptoms of advanced cancer with amputation the only solution. It would be carried out the next morning. He spent an all night vigil before the Blessed Sacrament and had a vision of the Lord, and a complete cure. Father Peregrine chose faith and prayer instead of despair.
How good are the fresh vegetables, peas, chard and potatoes. We are grateful. The following is from Proverbs: 15:23: “A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth, and a word spoken in due season, how good is it.”
Have a safe and fruitful week.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly 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, July 15 meeting. Sixteen ladies attended with three KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly). Loser of the week was Donna Parent with Linda Cassidy as runner-up. The skinny dish was held over.
Recitation of the TOPS and KOPS pledges were noted and the Attraction poem. Charlotte Marley had charge of the program in the absence of leader Denise Clark. She distributed sheets containing a survey on servings. We filled out the sheets and then went over each one as to servings, for example, one tablespoon or two tablespoons, one cup or 1/4 cup or 1/2 cup, veggies, grains, oils and butter, etc. It was very interesting.
Charlotte also provided a story on Start Overt. Participating were nine ladies: Lois Downing, Aileen Smith, Joanne Scott, Diane Folsom, Barbara Whited, Kay Grass, Donna Parent and Ardella Bennett. The ladies were reminded to please be present for next week’s meeting as Janice Cote, chapter representative, will be attending.
For information on the chapter, you may call Charlotte Marley at 757-8483 or Betty Ivey at 532-9653. Weigh-in is at 8-8:45 every Friday; no weigh-in after this time to allow time for figuring numbers. The meeting starts at 9 a.m. and usually ends an hour later.
