Ricker Rumblings
By Lois Downing
We are having a sunny day here in Houlton, Maine. Let’s hope the weather is favorable in other parts of the country. We are so blessed we have no floods, fires, sinkholes, avalanches, etc.
Paul Armstrong is proud of his granddaughter, who recently graduated from Husson College in Bangor.
Mike Tuttle has recently returned from Florida, having reported a good time.
When I returned from my New Hampshire trip recently, I found on my apartment door a beautiful May basket. Now I know who to thank— Dot Campbell, a friend on the second floor. Thanks, Dot.
Dot Weston is a tenant at Madigan and her friends say she is getting along nicely.
The fiddleheads will be out shortly, if not already. Many will be picking them.
Carmen Chasse’s daughter was a visitor of her mother over the weekend.
Just want to say ‘’Hello’’ to Lillian Stairs, a patient at Houlton Regional Hospital.
Kathryn Hall was a Saturday visitor of her mother, Lois Downing.
The month of May is traveling right along. Can you believe it is May already?
Something to look forward to: The University of Maine Cooperative Extension girls are back! They will perform easy-to-make herbed turkey burgers on Thursday, May 17 at 12:30. This is for the residents. They will also teach summer food safety.
The store clerks have told us that the new Yankee Grocer will open for business Monday, May 14. We have watched it grow and will look forward to its grand opening.
Norma Bates had a birthday recently and celebrated with a party. Lots of celebrants were there and she reported a wonderful time.
A note about angels: ‘’If ever you feel your arms are too short to reach for the heavens, fear not, for there will always be an angel reaching out to meet you halfway.’’
God bless. Have a wonderful week, filled with love and fun.
Oakfield Seniors meet
By Peggy Sanders
Twenty-one members of the Oakfield senior citizens met at the Smoki-Haulers snow mobile club on May 2. After the blessing , we had lunch. Our leader Bob Locke is home still recovering from his surgery. Hurry back. We all miss you and Delores.
Don Marley led us in the Lord’s prayer and the flag salute. The treasurer’s report was given by Charlotte Marley, standing in for Delores Locke. The secretary’s report was given and approved. Wanetta Townsend gave the card report. A short bussiness meeting was held before we left.
Attending were Tessie Barrett, Geneva Bell, Kathleen Boutlier, Bernice Campbell, Martha Chapados, Roger and Shirley Ethier, Thelma Flowers, Arlene Friel, Donna Furrow, Mildred Gagnon, Marie Gillotti, Mary Lawler, Urswuloa Levesque, Don and Charlotte Marley, Larry and Peggy Sanders, Wanetta Townsend, and Geo Barrows.
Island Fall’s News
There will be an informational meeting, open to the public, held at the Island Falls Fish and Game Club on May 12, at 1:30 p.m. The topic will be whether or not Island Falls should have a wind ordinance concerning wind farms, and will be presented by Randall Fairman, who is from Dixmont, Maine, a small town similar to Island Falls, which has gone through the process of creating a wind ordinance in order to create guidelines, which is the right of the voter to understand.
Whether you are for or against wind development in our area, this meeting will be a great opportunity to understand the factors involved before being voted on, and how you can have a voice and say in the matter.
I received a note from my sister in New Hampshire and she has recently visited the coast of Massachusetts. While there, she took a tour through different old homes and enjoyed a seashore dinner or two. The weather cooperated and there was no fog or rain.
John and Shelly Stevens have recently consulted their optometrist and soon both will be showing up with new glasses. Am still enjoying the swimming at Vacationland Estates, along with friend John White, from Smyrna, and we both expect our mutual friend, Doris Pankratz, who will be arriving sometime in May to be joining us soon. I haven’t seen any thing of the deer lately, but sure have lots of hungry birds still around. Still take out sunflower seeds for all and also the peanut butter and lard mixture as it has been so cold. The woodpeckers really wait for me to leave this mixture and when I leave they are right there eating it as fast as they can. Still throw out bread crumbs for the big crows and the deer, too, and that usually disappears rapidly, too.
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, May 3 meeting. Fifteen TOPS and six KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly) were in attendance. Diane Folsom, leader, led the meeting.
Reports were given by Joanne Scott and Brenda Lacostic. The loser of the week was Denise Clark with Shirley Ethier as runner-up. The skinny dish was held over for another week. Janette Nelson gave the monthly treasury’s report.
Joyce Estey won the last contest. Charlotte Marley distributed contest rules and told how it would enfold. Each person will keep track of her weight for the contest. Charlotte Marley explained the weight process on the new scales.
Last week the members watched a tape on exercise, presented by Barbara Troy. This week she distributed books on exercises and other literature. We were assigned a partner and a number in the exercise book and we did the exercises according to the numbers.
Diane reminded us if we are absent to be sure and add the extra amount when you come the next time. Barbara Whited, charm lady, distributed the following charms: January, loser of the month, Janice Shaw, Kops in leeway, Lois Downing, Charlotte Marley and Donna Parent; February, loser of the month, Diane Folsom, Kops in leeway, Lois Downing, Charlotte Marley, Donna Parent and Betty Ivey; March, loser of the month, Denise Clark; Kops in leeway, Lois Downing, Charlotte Marley, Donna Parent and Betty Ivey; perfect attendance, Diane Folsom, Brenda Lacostic, Darren Lyons, Charlotte Marley, Janette Nelson, Barbara Troy, Bonnie Wotton and Bessie Wyman, Marsha Reed.
Also, March, Diane Folsom for reaching goal; Marsha Reed, bracelet for first 5 lb. loss and a charm for the 10 lbs. loss; Bonnie Wotton, bracelet for first five lbs loss; Shirley Eithier, bracelet, 5 lbs. loss, charm for 10 lbs. loss.
Each Friday we meet to be weighed in at 8-8:45; the meeting starts at 9 o’clock. No one will be weighed after 8:45 a.m.
If you need more information on the chapter, you can call Charlotte Marley at 757-8483 or Betty Ivey at 532-9653. Come, enjoy, exercise and socialize.
