Scout Trip

Thirty-two Scouts and adults from Boy Scout Troop 51 of Windham travelled to Acton, Massachusetts to hike seven miles along the Isaac Davis Trail from Acton to the North Bridge in Concord. This march commemorates one of the first battles of the Revolutionary War that involved 37 Minutemen from Acton and the surrounding area on April 19, 1775. Scouts were awarded a patch for hiking the trail and a medal for knowing the history of this battle.

Six hundred other scouts from as far away as Pennsylvania camped overnight in Acton and rose at 5 a.m. on Sunday, April 17, to join in this hike. This trail is one of the “National Historic Trails” recognized by the Boy Scouts of America.

Troop 51 also visited Minuteman National Park, witnessed colonial life as it was in the days leading to the Revolutionary war, and were present on Lexington Green to watch a reenactment of that battle.

Meeting

The Windham Health Council will hold their last meeting of the season May 4. This will be a luncheon at the local restaurant Papa’s Place.

Home

Al and Marlene Baxter have returned home after spending three months in South Carolina. They had a wonderful time, a great winter and excellent weather. While there they went to Charleston and toured the ship “Yorktown.”

Bryant Brothers

Noah and Adam Bryant, sons of Rep. Mark and Diane Bryant of Windham, have been named to the Dean’s List at their respective schools.

Noah is a 2001 graduate of the Maine School of Sciences and Mathematics in Limestone, and is currently a fourth year student at the University of Maine in Orono studying chemical engineering. Adam, a 2004 graduate of Windham High School, is a first-year student in the Culinary Arts program at Southern Maine Community College.

Noah works at Sappi Fine Paper in Westbrook in the summer and school breaks. Adam works at the Weathervane Restaurant in South Portland.

At Brentwood

Wes Mason is now residing at Brentwood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Yarmouth. He would enjoy receiving cards. The address is 370 Portland Rd. Yarmouth, Maine 04096.

Supper

There will be a public Ham and Bean supper Friday, May 6, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Windham Hill Church. The menu includes: Ham, three varieties of Beans, Potato Salad, Tossed Salad, Macaroni and Cheese, Italian bread, homemade pie, coffee, tea and punch. The donation is $6 for adults and $2.50 for children 12 and under.

50th Anniversary

On April 24, there was a 50th anniversary party for former Windham residents Charlie and Edith Arey at Keeley’s. The party was given by their children, Nancy Cohen of Minnesota, Carol Bellino of South Portland and Diane Gurney of Portland. Several of Edith’s siblings of Windham attended.

To Mexico

Carlene and Ernie Falkenberg have returned home after spending eight days in Cancun. They enjoyed the beach, went to the biggest Mall in Cancun with over 300 stores and went on a Pirate Ship Cruise that served Lobster and Steak cooked on-board ship. They also had a good time doing nothing.

To Florida

Angie and Rick Widger have returned home from an eight-day trip to St. Petersburg, Florida. They went to the beach quite often, Universal Studios and John’s Pass. They had great weather.

Meeting

The Rebekah Lodge #71 will hold their Mother and Daughter Night May 4 at 7:30 in the Odd Fellows Hall. All mothers will be honored. The only current mother and daughter members are Marge Hansen and Janet Waterhouse. The Odd Fellows will be putting on the supper.

Thought of the week:

Follow your passion. Everyone has one.

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