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MANY HAPPY RETURNS — The birthday celebration continued for Bessie Stockford, who turned 105 on March 21, when friends from the Oakfield Baptist Church threw the former Oakfield resident another party the following day at Madigan Estates when they brought in cake, ice cream, flowers and a gift. They said Madigan staff was extremely helpful in making sure everything was just right for their honored guest. Doris Sherman said Stockford, probably a founding member of the church’s overseas mission group now headed by Sherman, remembered her and the missionary work they had done together years ago. And, although Stockford admitted to being tired from all the festivities, she said she enjoyed it and appreciated all the good wishes. Standing, from left, in front of Stockford are: Mildred Gagnon, Bernice Brannen, Alma Clark, Evelyn Johnson, Sherman, and Pastor Ian Tupper. Unable to attend were other members of the mission group Evelyn Burpee, Jackie Kennedy and Shellie Tupper.
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FAMILY READING NIGHT — These Family Reading Night participants at Mill Pond School celebrated the writings of Dr. Seuss. Parents and students enjoyed a fun-filled hour of Dr. Seuss stories, games, door prizes, snacks and a craft. This Family Reading Night was co-sponsored by the home school coordinator and the 21st century community learning center after school program at Mill Pond School. Assistant principal, Mary Harbison was a guest reader for the evening with a special visit from the popular Seuss character, Cat in the Hat.
MAKING KITS — The Women’s Fellowship group of the First Congregational Church of Houlton have made a total of 38 kits for their Church World Service project. The various kits contain items for health, sewing, school or infants. Seated from left are Norma Goodale, Lynn Tweedie, Daphne Nason in front and Mellissa Fuller. Standing from left, Brenda Wright and Dale Holden. Others participating in the project were, Dorene Humphrey, Wilda McEwen and Jean Collett.
