Happy Losers
by Shirley Sides
On July 20, the Happy Losers held their meeting at the church vestry in Island Falls. Jackie Pratt, the leader opened the meeting with the pledge and roll call. Fifteen ladies weighed-in and 12 attended the meeting.
Cecilia Brown was the loser of the week, and Shirley Sides was runner-up. Great job ladies!! Our new contest is between the Diamonds and the Pearls. May all have a good time with it! Our secretary and treasurer gave reports for the week.
The leader led the program for the week. A quiz of six questions were given with very interesting information. Please feel welcome to join our group of great ladies. Weigh-ins from 8-8:45 a.m. on every Wedneday and the meeting starts at 9 a.m. Call 365-4884 for more info. See you there!
Island Falls Happenings
The Island Falls Alumni Association will be having its annual banquet and reunion on Saturday, Aug. 6, at 6 p.m. at the municipal building. The affair will be catered by the Big Valley Snow Club and will be $12 per plate for alumni, former students and teachers. To reserve please call Rebecca Drew at 463-2372 by Wednesday, Aug. 3, at 6 p.m.
Alan Chamberlain has arrived from his home in Virginia to spend a few weeks at the Chamberlain cottage on Lower Mattawamkeag Lake. Alan is the son of former residents of Island Falls, Alice Donham Chamberlain and Chester Chamberlain, who spent many summers here in Island Falls after their retirement. Calvin Varney has been a recent guest of his parents, Clayton and Priscilla Varney, at their cottage on upper Mattawamkeag Lake. He has since returned to his home in Concord, New Hampshire.
I am still putting very little seed out for the birds right now. Seems that there is some sort of animal who is getting into the feeders and emptying them every night, with some of the feeders looking slightly lopsided every morning, from the attempts of this animal. Keep some seed in during the day to help the little birds. Have been really enjoying the pool at Vacationland Estates during the hot spell. Friend, John White, is now back to join us there every day and occasionally someone from the condo will be there to join us, too.
The annual Trash and Treasure sale at the Whittier Congregational Church will be held July 30. There will also be a table full of home-baked goodies, plus homemade ice cream on sale and the public is cordially invited to come in and browse around.
Ricker Rumblings
by Lois Downing
Hello everyone. We are having a break from the high temperatures, on Sunday, as this is written. Sylvia Thompson is doing a great job of watering the flower bed besides the front entrance. The flowers look lovely.
Betty Britton is a patient at Houlton Regional Hospital. Get better, Betty. Kathryn Hall of Bangor was an overnight visitor of her mother, Lois Downing. On the menu of many people are green beans, Swiss chard, new potatoes, peas and cucumbers. Don’t they taste so good!
The parking lot was filled with cars on Tuesday, July 19, as many were here to help Bill Cogswell help him celebrate his 80th birthday (surprise) party. Bill recently arrived from New York to spend time with his sisters. The party was in the community room given by Bill’s sisters, Gerry Dunn, Norma Bates and Lavina Byron. Bill was completely taken by surprise and then Norma had a surprise too when her son came from New York. About 50 family members were there. What a nice party and a song was sung to Bill. I heard it and know it was good!
July is the month of birthdays around here, Cathy Ledger had one a couple of days ago and Lavina Byron attended a party for Audrey Brown. Happy Birthday, everybody.
The Thursday night band concert was cancelled due to the bad weather. Many attended on Friday, a concert in the park.
July is nearly over and the summer is slipping by. Are you enjoying the summer? Please do, it’s later than you think. How about the Red Sox? Many hours of entertainment is given to their fans.
Priscilla Brownlow and Peggy Robinson attended the wedding of Eric Anderson and Deanna Daigle in Ellsworth last weekend. Eric is Priscilla’s grandson.
The Bible verse for today is: “In Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream at night. God said, Ask something of me and I will give it to you.” (I Kings: 3:5)
Have a safe and healthy week.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly 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 22 meeting. Sixteen ladies attended; three were KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly). Pledges were given, Attraction story was recited and reports were given by Joanne Scott and Charlotte Marley.
Loser of the week was Janice Shaw with runner-up Joyce Estey. Denise Clark was present and conducted the meeting. She said that the contest, “Catch a Falling Star,” is going to be reviewed.
Allie Smith won the skinny dish. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Lois Downing, who recently celebrated a birthday. Janice Cote, our chapter representative, was the guest speaker. Her topic was Super Foods. Some of the super foods are flax, tomatoes, broccoli, whole grains, legumes, chocolate and fish. Berries contain Vitamin C and potassium and helps lower blood pressure and heart disease. Kale, spinach are sources of vitamin B1, 2, 6 and 12. Grapes, red and purple are heart disease fighters and contain Vitamin C. Nuts are high in fat but contain protein and fiber and help fight cancer. Tea has many benefits. Eat oranges in the winter and apples in the fall. You should have fish two times a week and one ounce of dark chocolate.
Barbara Grant read a story about shampoo alert which had a humorous twist. Weigh-in is every Friday at 8-8:45 a.m., the meeting starts at 9 a.m. and usually ends an hour later. If you need more information about the chapter you may call Charlotte Marley at 757-8483 or Betty Ivey at 532-9653. Come, enjoy and shed your weight.
Patten Senior Citizens
Patten Senior Citizens held its regular meeting at Meadowbrook Manor on July 17 with six members and two guests present.
The Lord’s Prayer was recited by the members before the potluck meal. After the meal, the business meeting was opened by President Annette Noyes, who also led the flag salute.
Due to the absence of the secretary/treasurer, no reports were given.
Cards were signed and sent to Rita Qualey, Liz Bates and a sympathy card was sent to the family of Ida Palmer McNally. Linda Bartlett, RSVP Coordinator, spoke of some needed fundraising. She distributed raffle tickets and asked for volunteers to help with sales.
Readings were given by President Noyes. The next meeting, on August 2, will be at the home of Marge Heath. Please bring a bag lunch.
Members present: Marilyn Somers, Rubenia Botting, Annette Noyes, Nettie Shorey, Jackie Palmer, Joyce Harvey, RSVP Coordinator Linda Bartlett, and guest Bonnie Pratt.
