Ricker Rumblngs
by Lois Downing
Hello everyone. The Irene hurricane scare is behind us. We made out pretty good, didn’t we? Many people were killed for various reasons and the damage of property was enormous. We are blessed, only a few high winds and lots of rain. Thank you, Lord.
We are happy to see a new building going up further up on Military Street, almost across from St. Mary of the Visitation Church. I’m told it is going to be a County Yankee store. It will be larger and better and maybe more parking spaces.
We are having a good time on Wednesday afternoons when two young ladies entertain us in the community room. The first week we made stir fry, this past week lasagna and next week is a Mexican feast. We all went home with prizes after a quiz on old and new food prices. That was fun. You would not believe the changes in food prices over the years. Bananas were 19c per pound, lettuce was 10 per head, bacon was 41c per pound, bread was 39c in 1975. Tenants attending are Priscilla Brownlow, Shirley Nason, Joyce Miller, Joyce Bryant, Connie Barry, Nacie Fowler, Gloria Hall , Sylvia Thompson, and Lois Downing. Come and join us next week, bring a friend and share the fun. It is operated by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension program.
Dale Devoe has a new cat, a black one. She has named it “Bug.” I still have the extra envelopes and scrap paper. Just call me for this, 532-2125. We were saddened by the death of Arlene Friel, who lived on the third floor and was one of the original tenants when Ricker Plaza opened. Arlene will no longer be seen in the yard or community room. Her family and friends will miss her, especially daughters Peggy Robinson and Maureen Friel, who cared for her while she was ill. God bless and rest peacefully.
Norma Bates’ son and his wife have arrived in Houlton from Texas. They sold their home there and relocated here. That makes Norma and family very happy. Kenneth and his wife are living in an apartment on Park Street and are very happy there. They are frequent visitors of Norma.
This past week has been a beautiful one with temperatures in the high 70s. In the evening there is a nip in the air of fall. My wish is that you all had a wonderful Labor Day weekend, spent with family and friends, without mishap. Paul Armstrong had eye surgery this past week and has been wearing a bandaged eye. He is doing well. Some of my friends have lost all their tomatoes by a blight. They were big and red but diseased. Too bad.
Leannna Nason was an overnight visitor of her aunt, Shirley Nason. Jeff Thibodeau was in town on Friday and in the office from Portland. There are moments during the day that are undeniably touched by angels. Have a wonderful week.
Happy Losers meet
By Shirley Sides
On the last Wednesday of August the Happy Losers held the weekly meeting. Jackie Pratt, the leader opened the meeting with the pledge and roll call.
Twelve ladies weighed-in and ten attended. Jackie Pratt was the loser of the week and Hilda Clukey was runner-up. Great job ladies! The secretary and treasurer gave reports for the week
Next week is the end of our summer contest. Best of luck to both teams. Loretta Bouchard led the program for the week. Her article was on how doctors were losing weight. You should have 1.4 percent of dark chocolate every day, which helps with stress.
Meetings are always informative. Please feel welcome to the group every Wed. Weigh-ins from 8:00 to 8:45am and meeting starts at 9 a.m. Call 365-4884 for more information. See you all there.
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, Sept. 2 meeting. Sixteen members were present including six KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly).
Denise Clark led the meeting. The loser of the week was Joanne Scott and Janice Shaw as runner-up. Linda Cassidy took the skinny dish home. The program given by Denise was on Synenergy.
The next meeting will be Friday, Sept. 9 at the same location. If you need more information about the chapter you may call Betty Ivey at 532-9653 or Charlotte Marley at 757-8483. Weigh-in is every Friday at 8-8:45 a.m. and the meeting starts at 9 a.m. and usually ends an hour later. Everybody is welcome. Come and take off weight.
