West Paris Aug. 5

Perfect summer weather has been with us for two weeks. There is promise of at least another week of the same. People's flower gardens are in full bloom and are beautiful everywhere. Wild flowers cover the fields and roadsides. It seems a bit early but the goldenrod is everywhere tall and bright yellow.

On Sunday, Aug. 8, the Rev. Richard Beal will be the speaker at the West Sumner Universalist Church. The service starts at 11a.m. followed by a coffee hour.

The West Paris Universalist Church Goodwill Fellowship met last week at the home of Peg Turner in South Paris. The entertainment was swimming. Several enjoyed the warm pool. Peg's husband, Gilbert Turner, tended the grill and cooked homburgs and red hot dogs to perfection. Others brought salads and desserts including watermelon and ice cream bars. Fifteen attended. Another good day with plenty of food and conversation.

The Historical Society had a successful sale and luncheon on Saturday. There will be a bag sale on Saturday, Aug. 7.

Beverly and Vince Stevens enjoyed the weekend with Murial and Steve Bunker in Barrington, N.H.

Beryl Bonney was the guest of honor at her camp on Round Pond on July 18 to celebrate her 80th Birthday and reunion. Those present were Donna and Owen Melville, Dennis, Tyler and Zachary Melville; Donita P. St John; Shelly, Fred, and Tehya Johnson; Michelle and Mathew Brown; Doreen P. and Raymond Merrill; Benjamin, Katelynn, and Brooklynn Ann Merrill; Jason, Jasmine, and Mason Ray Merrill; Elizabeth Ann, Christopher and Nala(dog) Stevens. Special friend, Helen Farrar, and special surprise, Beryl's niece Stacy Burns from Spring Hill, Fla. A cookout, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, swimming, and going down memory lane were enjoyed by all.

The craft group of the Universalist Church will meet on Thursday at 11 a.m. They will be making colorful necklaces.

Muffin has had an upsetting week for carpenters have been around making a lot of different noises. They left Friday so now we can relax.