The Oakfield Senior Citizens met at the snowmobile clubhouse on Aug. 21.
Donald Marley said grace before the meal. A potluck lunch was enjoyed by all.
Secretary and treasurer’s reports were given. A discussion on
our fall trip was held and we will invite the Houlton Senior Citizens to join with us sometime in October. Cards were sent to several people. Two new people, Sharon Anderson and Gloria Noyes, joined with us. Marge Seiler came and gave a reading which everyone enjoyed.
Members attending were Merle and Evelyn Burpee, Naci Fowler, Sandra Holmes, Sharon Anderson, Bob and Delores Locke, Donald and Charlotte Marley, Mary Lawlor, Mildred Gagnon, Wanetta Townsend, George Barrows, Marie Gillotti, Arlene Friel, Jeanne Clements, Doreen Messina and Tessa Barrett.
Come on out and dance.
A dance will be held at the Bridgewater Historical Hall 485 Main Road in Bridgewater on Saturday Aug. 31 from 8 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $5. This will be a bit different as the music will be from CD’s and not live. We wanted to give the members of “Outside In” a chance to take a break and join everyone on the dance floor. There will be lots of goodies to munch on during the night so come on out and join the fun. We look forward to seeing you there.
A huge thank you to all who helped with our yard sale. Those who made donations, those who took the time out and ran it, and those of you who came to shop. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
Don’t forget there is live music by “Outside In” on Thursday nights from 6 – 9 p.m. at the hall. We have a great wood dance floor. Don’t have a partner, no need to worry, people are very friendly here, just get up and join in. There are always good times at the BHA hall. Come on out and get to know us. See you there.
East Grand Dames Book Club
Monica Wood, Maine author, honored the East Grand Dames Book Group with a second visit on Aug. 1, 2013. She first visited in 1999 to discuss her novel, Secret Language. This time Ms. Wood, joined by her sister, Cathy Wood Brooks, gave an outstanding presentation on When We Were the Kennedys – A Memoir from Mexico, Maine. This is an account of a loving family finding a way to move forward after a sudden loss.
On Aug. 8, 2013, the Dames met for the fourth and final time of the year to suggest and select books for 2014. Those chosen are all of this region: One Way Bridge, a novel by Cathie Pelletier, a native of the Allagash region; Orphan Train, a novel by Christine Baker Kline, who was raised in Bangor; and The Song of Rita Joe – An Autobiography of a Mi’kmaw Poet.
Happy Losers meet
The weight class called the Happy Losers held the weekly meeting at the Congregational Church vestry in Island Falls. The leader always opens the meeting with the pledge and roll call.
Ten ladies weighted-in and eight attended the class. The person who lost the most weight for the week was Loretta Bouchard and Dotty Rand was runner-up. Great job ladies!!!
The secretary and treasurer gave reports for the week. The leader led the program for the week. An eight-question quiz was given with interesting answers. Meeting was great, and we adjourned on time to go to the River Cafe for breakfast.
Please feel welcome to our group every Wednesday 8 to 8:45 a.m. weigh-ins and meeting starts at 9 a.m. Call 365-4884 for more information. See you there!
Red Hat Society enjoys road trip
Ladies of the local Red Hat Society traveled to the northern town of Van Buren on Friday to enjoy a tour of the Acadian Village, which is a unique collection of 17 buildings consisting of original structures as well as re-creations of the Acadian architecture.
This was done in anticipation of the Acadian Congress that will be presented in the area in August of 2014. Chapter members Joyce Blake, Margaret Dudley, Barbara Grant, Barbara Holston, Irene Jackson, Joan Logan, Priscilla Monroe, Sara Regent and guest Robbie Monroe enjoyed the day trip.
Ricker Rumblings
by Lois Downing
Hi everybody. Beautiful day here — hope wherever you are, it is the same. As somebody said, “It is fall.’’ Thanks to all those who have been collecting bags, of any description, for me. The bags are used in a great way. Thanks also to Robin who continues to supply me with goodies. Appreciate it.
As far as I know, Dorothy Campbell is at the home of her son-in-law and daughter. A friendly “Hi” to Dot. The swings are being used everyday, when the weather is good, at least. Heard from the grapevine that Bob Locke and Bill Cogswell sang at the nursing home a few days ago. This happened because they were visiting Norma Bates, a tenant there. Bob Locke who was there with his lovely wife Dolores accompanied Bill.
Don and Charlotte Marley entertained at their home in Smyrna Center on Saturday. Everybody had a great time and when we left we were full of good food. Here is a list of those attending: Ben and Betty Marly, Oakfield, Ted and Laura Marley, Smyrna, Peggy and Larry Sanders, Smyrna, Ben Kelly, Esther and Ruth Greene, Island Falls, Joe Marley, Smyrna, Brandy Clark, Smyrna, Krayton Hogan, Smyrna, Dustin Marley, Bangor, David Marley Jr., Bangor, Kendra Sherman, Bangor, Delores Locke and Robert Locke, Oakfield, Cindi Marley, David Marley, Old Town, Carrie Timberlake, Bangor, Lois Downing, Doreen Messina, from New Limerick.
From the Bible: ‘’People will come from the east and the west and from the north and the south and will recline at table to the kingdom of God. For behold some are last who will be first and some are first who will be last.’’ (Luke 13 29-30.’’
Angels are tour guides along the path to heaven, pointing out the obstacles and pitfalls that keep us from finding our joyful place in eternity.
Have a healthful and enjoyable week.
Island Falls News
On Aug. 11 Clayton and Charlene Webb entertained a group of the Country Jamboree members at their home on Cleaves Street from 2-6 p.m. Many brought their instruments and all enjoyed singing and playing their favorite songs. Refreshments were served at about 4 p.m., and included hot dogs grilled by Clayton and homemade strawberry shortcake made by Charlene. Many people stopped by to enjoy the music as the affair was held outdoors on the Webb’s patio.
Merlene Ryan was guest of honor for her 80th birthday at a party held for her on Aug. 11 at the VFW hall here in Island Falls. She arrived at the hall on the seat of a Harley motorcycle driven by her son Brent and hanging on for dear life as she was not exactly a motorcycle fan, but had fun anyway.
The party was given by her five children, and her significant other, Rudolph (Pit) Raymond. Attending were four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, sisters Gloria Long and Sandra McNally, and a cousin and his wife, Levi and Judy Perry, who live in Washington State and many friends and relatives who came from Arundel, Hollis, Old Town and Stetson.
Richard Nye, son of Glenda Nye, former resident of Island Falls, entertained the group. Refreshments were served during the afternoon, which included two birthday cakes made by Cindy Webb, and served by the children and grandchildren. During the afternoon she had calls from Georgia, Massachusetts and Florida and one special one from her good friend, Susan Shur, who was in Aruba.
Tom Hawkes was in Island Falls recently to visit with me, as I celebrated a birthday. Seems like a lot of birthdays are in August and lots of celebrating going on,
The weather certainly cooperated and we got no rain on these special occasions. Have seen the fat little woodchuck lately out behind my house so am throwing occasional tidbits in his direction now and then. Still swimming at Vacationland Estates and so have a lot other people as some days we have a good group there. No children are allowed until 10 a.m. so us old folks have fun with no splashing and hollering.
Still see an occasional gold finch flying about but the bird population is still low. Guess they are waiting for cooler weather and the sunflower seeds to show up in the feeders. Zinnias are looking better now that the rain has let up, and my glads are growing tall.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly chapter 0233 of Houlton met at the Aldergate building on High Street for its Aug. 23 meeting. Twelve ladies were present and four were KOPS (Keep off Pounds Sensibly).
Charlotte Marley was in charge of the meeting. Denise Clark was the loser of the week. Charlotte made favorable remarks about the ‘’flea’’ contest.
Lois Downing read some facts about supplements and herbs, from the National Institute of Health Department. Joanne Scott read an article on nutrients and organic foods. We all signed a card for Brenda Lacostic, who fell and broke her ankle. The skinny dish went to Betty Ivey and Charlotte won the 50/50 drawing. If you need more information about the chapter you may call Charlotte Marley at 757-8483 or Betty Ivey at 532-9653.
We meet every Friday morning at 9 a.m. when a meeting starts but weigh-in is 8-8:45 a.m. Come, enjoy and enrich your life.
Harvey graduates
Patten native Amanda Harvey graduated with honors from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University with a doctor of pharmacy degree this past spring. She is the daughter of Michael and Lisa Harvey of Patten. She graduated from Katahdin High School in 2006.
Harvey graduated with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Maine in May 2010. She completed a summer of research internship working on a synthetic polymer chemistry project at Rutgers University in 2008.
In 2009, Harvey completed a summer research internship at Montana State University working in an analytical chemistry lab to identify protein characteristics. She attended MCPHS University’s accelerated program in Manchester N.H. year-round for three years in order to obtain her degree. While doing her rotations through the University, she concluded she would very much like to do hospital pharmacy.
Upon graduation, Amanda accepted a one-year residency at Concord Hospital in Concord, N.H.
Roshto awarded for poem
Earlier this year, Tessa Roshto, the daughter of Peter and Jennifer Roshto, submitted a poem to a contest that was held for student writers throughout the United States and Canada. Tessa is in grade 8 at Houlton Jr/Sr High School.
Tessa’s poem was selected from thousands of entries as one of the ten best in her grade division. The contest was held for students in grades K-12. The top ten writers in each division (grades K-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12) are each receiving special recognition in the poetry anthology A Celebration of Poets. Each top ten winner receives a complimentary copy of the anthology and a $25 check. Poems are selected for their literary merit, creativity and social significance.
Creative Communications sponsors this contest to offer a creative outlet that honors our youth. Too often the efforts of young writers are unrecognized and they lose their motivation to express themselves. Creative Communication awards over $12,500 to schools each year in Language Arts Grants to further encourage young people’s writings, and over the past 20 years has given over $950,000 in grants and awards to students, schools and teachers. Teachers, parents and students alike have been universally pleased with the impact this contest has on student writers.
These are not contests where every entry is accepted for publication. Essays and poems of high merit will receive an invitation to be published in an anthology.
To enter, send one original essay of 100-250 words, and /or one original poem of 21 lines or less, with the student’s name, grade, home address (optional), school name and address to: Creative Communication, 159 N. Main Street, Smithfield, UT 84335, or enter online at www.poeticpower.com.
If you would like further information about the contest, please contact Tom Worthen, Ph.D. at Creative Communication, 435-713-4411. You can also email Dr. Worthen at editor@poeticpower.com.
