Out and About,

Out and About in Columbia

March 31, 2019

On Saturday afternoon March 23, 2019 twenty-four members of Eastern Star met at the Addison Masonic Lodge for the Installation of officers for the ensuring year. Those that were installed are:

Worthy Matron -Jolene D Farnsworth, P.M.

Worthy Patron – Bruce F Look. P. P.

Associate Matron – Sheila C Look

Associate Patron - Richard A Farnsworth, Jr., P.P.

Secretary - Margaret L. Dyer, P.G.M.

Treasurer - Clara T. Driscoll, P.M.

Conductress - Evelyn B. Cookson, A. G. C.

Associate Conductress – Lollette Lowe

Chaplain - Lynette E. Ramsey, P.M.

Marshal – Eleanor West, P.M.

Organist - Richard Farnsworth 111, P.G.P.

Ruth – none

Adah - Rebecca J. Atwater, D.D. G.M. #14

Esther - Gayle A. Sprague, D.D.G.M. #15

Martha - Lillian J. Lounder, P.M.

Electa – Ronie L Strout, P.M.

Warder - Priscilla E. Kennedy, P.M., Pro-Tem

Sentinel – Carroll West, P.P.

The Installing Suite were:

Installing Grand Chapter Officer - Brenda L. Hall, A.G.M., Lunar Chapter No. 126,

Assisted by Richard A. Farnsworth 111, P.G.P., Rumery Chapter No. 46

Installing Grand Chaplain - Jane Ritchie, W.M., Millwee Chapter No. 198

Installing Grand Marshal – Jerri A. Holt, P.G.M., Irene Chapter No. 97

Installing Grand Organist - Debra L. Greim, W.M., Pioneer Chapter No. 11

The good news that we heard this week was that Machias decided to vote for the Columbia building for the Vocational School. Now maybe the plans can start for the renovations to begin after all of the paper work is finalized.

On Wednesday the 27, Carroll and I were in Ellsworth for another doctor appointment. We enjoyed lunch at China Hill before we returned home. It seems all we do now is go to doctor appointments.

I was in Milbridge on Thursday evening with the Harrington team for their ballgame. I got to watch my grandson Konner play during his game.

On Friday I had to travel to Gouldsboro for my own doctor appointment. It looks like I will be going for some of my own appointments in April. I already have on the calendar where we have to be in April.

Condolences goes out to the families of Huddy Peterson and Joan Look of Harrington and Jerry Farnsworth of Addison.

Saturday March 30 was another busy day at home, I did manage to get a lot done on the home front. In the evening I attended the performance of The "Lobsterman & his Wife", a downeast fairy tale put on by the Narraguagus Jr/Sr. HS Drama Club on Saturday March 30, 2019.
Photo of Performers: Rowan Michaud, Danielle Woerner, Director & Music Director, Kelcie Ann O'Brien, Makayla Small, Lillian James, Haley Kennedy, Timothy Mague. 

Up Coming Events:

Harrington Round Ball Classic

The Harrington Elementary School Parent Teacher Support Group (PTSG) is hosting their fourth annual Harrington Round Ball Classic, a 7th & 8th Grade Travel Team Basketball Tournament on Friday April 5, 4 pm to April 7, 8 pm at the Narraguagus Jr/Sr. High School.

Small Animal Clinic

There will be a Small Animal Rabies Clinic on April 6 at the Veterinary Clinic in Columbia from 11 am to Noon.

Public Suppers:

The Narraguagus Snowmobile Club in Cherryfield will be having their next public suppers of beans and casseroles on April 13, 2019. All suppers will start at 5:30 pm.

Whispering Pines Equine Alliance Benefit Craft

A craft fair will be held on Sunday April 14^th , from 9 am to 2 pm at the Columbia Town Hall, 106 Epping Rd, Columbia, Me 04623 for the Whispering Pines Equine Alliance. Contact Janet Blomgren by message to reserve your spot. Contact : Janet at 483-2223 or email mamablomgren@gmail.com

Washington Co. Historical & Genealogical Society

The next meeting of the Washington County Historical & Genealogical Society will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 20^th in the Emergency Management Room, 28 Center Street, Machias.