Wiscasset Senior Center

Last Thursday was May 1 or May Day. Katie Bryant, Jo Johnson's granddaughter brought in a bunch of May baskets for the dining tables in memory of Jo. That was a real nice touch and very appreciated. Year after year Jo would bring in May baskets filled with flowers and greens that she had gathered. It was always an indication of spring and an acknowledgement of what diverse and colorful plants grow in Maine. The memory of Jo Johnson lives on through her granddaughter's thoughtfulness.

Next Wednesday, May 14, the Wiscasset Senior Center Scholarship Fund, Inc will be making its annual scholarship award. Over the past few months many people have said that they hoped that the Scholarship Fund would not disband. Support shown so far has encouraged a few Board members to try and keep it going. Now the public has a chance to show its support for this effort by attending the dinner next week. Your presence will show support for these award recipients, the Wiscasset Senior Center Scholarship Fund and all those that pursue a hands-on career. Please remember to make a reservation no later then noon on Monday, May12.

The scholarships are awarded to Wiscasset High School graduates, living in any town served by WHS and pursuing a hands-on career. The award can be used for technical and educational courses or tools. Wiscasset Senior Center Scholarships are unique in offering money to further the careers of our future carpenters, auto technicians, plumbers, restaurant chefs, etc.

The Scholarship Committee decided to award two $500 scholarships this year. The awards will go to: Samuel C. Schmal, who plans to go into the building construction Trade. He will be attending Northern Maine Community College in Presque Isle this September.

Nicholas Grover plans to go into the residential construction program. He will be attending Northern Maine Community College in Presque Isle this September. Sam is the great- grandson of recently deceased Senior Center member Jo Johnson. Nick is the nephew of Senior Center Trustee Jane LaBreck.

Attending the dinner and award ceremony will be Sam's parents, Shelley and Douglas Schmal, and Nicolas's parents, Chet and Michelle Grover. All relatives and friends are welcome to attend and are urged to make reservations soon.

The cribbage tournament winners on Tuesday, April 29, were Linden Simmons first, Ken Colby second, Tiger Chubbuck got low score and Jane LaBreck had the high hand. On Thursday, May 1, the winners were Linden Simmons first, Ken Colby second, Patty Bridgham and Arlene Steen tied for the low score and Chuck Thayer had the high hand.

That is not a mistake, Linden and Ken came in first and second on both days. Linden has been at the top or close to it for several weeks now. The Cribbage Master is back!

(Reservations please! Call 882-8230 at least two days in advance for meal reservations.)

Monday, May 12 - lunch, quiche.

Tuesday, May 13 - 9:30 a.m. to noon Cribbage.

Wednesday, May 14 - 4:30 p.m. Social Hour, 5:30 p.m. dinner, Roast Turkey, scholarship awards.

Thursday, May 15 - Lunch, pulled pork sandwich; 6 p.m. Cribbage.