The Happy Losers meeting was held Oct. 8 at the Congregational Church vestry in Island Falls. We had 13 ladies weigh-in and 12 attended our meeting.
Our person who lost the most weight for the week was Joanie Sides and Lois Green was runner-up. Great job ladies. We had a terrific weight loss for the week, everyone seems to be on track.
Reports were given by our secretary and treasurer for our week.
Jackie Pratt, our leader led the program for the week. Her topic was on positive attitudes. which was interesting.
Please feel welcome to our group of people every Wednesday 7:30-8:45a.m. weigh-ins and meeting starts at 9 a.m. Call 365-4884 for more information.
Ricker Rumblngs
by Lois Downing
The holiday weekend weather has been beautiful. Even the tenants have been using the outside swing for enjoyment. The foliage peak has passed, but is still pretty. The recent rain did something with the leaves on the trees.
Shirley Nason enjoyed her niece, Lianne Nason on Saturday. She loves to come and Shirley enjoys her so much.
Joan LaFland went to the local hospital on Sunday. Hopefully, Joan will get some relief from her malady.
The bouquet in the first floor lobby has been changed again, and a beautiful one put in its place. Thanks to the Byrons, Eugene and Lavina.
George Bates, husband of Norma who lives at Ricker, has improved. Norma makes a visit to see George almost every day at Madigan, where he is a resident.
Lots of out of state company here over the weekend. That is what holidays are for and a change of pace.
Are you getting ready for Halloween? A ride around town reveals lots of decorations and ghostly objects.
My thought for the day is taken from Isaiah 46:6: “I will be your God through all your lifetime, yes, even when your hair is white with age…”
Catholic Women
By Lois Downing
The Houlton Council of Catholic Women met at St. Anthony’s Hall, St. Mary of the Visitation Church, Monday, Oct. 6 for its monthly meeting.
Betty Ann Childers, president, introduced speaker, Stephen Farnham, executive director of the Aroostook Area Agency on Aging.
Steve gave an informative presentation on the services and benefits available through the agency. He has been with the organization for 33 years. Due to budget cuts, he has a staff of eight part time employees, down from 17.
A letter was read from Leona Clark, who was celebrating her 90th birthday. Leona thanked the HCCW for her birthday wishes. Bernette Roach and Deacon Al Burleigh each gave an update on Bill Roach’s health. Bill is still at the Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor and is doing better. Bernette Roach and Ethel Mersereau gave reports.
Cruz-Cruz thanked everyone for their help on the International Supper. It was a great success with the proceeds going to the church fuel fund.
Janet Barker, chairman of the annual rummage sale, spoke on the sale and asked for volunteers.
Mary Grant, chairman with her sister Jane Stile, spoke on the Giving Tree project. North Country Cruisers, CLA and the Aroostook Country Motorcycle Association will donate toys. Halloween was the motif for the refreshments with Ethel Mersereau and Ethel Schools as chairmen.
