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May 14, 2008
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JUNE 8, 2008 - BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE
Hey all, Just a note for your calenders. The Record Family, who used to run the Oxford County Bluegrass Festival and The Record Family Bluegrass Festival are gonna hold a Bluegrass jamboree at the Silver Spur Dance Hall on Route 121 in Mechanic Falls on Sunday June 8th from noon - 6:00pm.
The Hemingway Brothers will be performing as well as two other local bluegrass bands to be announced soon.
This could be the beginning of a great thing as they have said that they are gonna try this show and are thinking seriously of restarting the festival in years to come if they feel they can get a crowd. PLEASE support them in this venture.
These folks ran one of Maine's finest festivals for over 20 years and it would be so nice to see them start it back up again. It would put bluegrass back on the map in western Maine where there are so many music enthusiasts. I will send out the official flyer as is becomes available with the rest of the info. Please forward to all your friends and lets help these folks get a good start.... Kip Hemingway The Hemingway Brothers Bluegrass Band
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May 13, 2008
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1960 GMC 4104 CUSTOM COACH BUS CONVERSION MOTORHOME
1960 GMC 4104 Custom Coach Bus Conversion Motorhome
$8700.00 - OBO
Selling due to medical reasons
We have owned bus about ten years-the engine had recently been overhauled and had 26,000 miles on it.
We have put probably another 35,000 miles on it.
It has a new transmission and clutch put in last November
The radiator is only 1 1/2 years old
The front tires are at 90% and rear tires are 75%. The tires are tubeless radials no split rims.
The generator has about 5 hours on it. It's a 5500w generac.
New air bags were installed 3 years ago as well as maxi brakes and new slack adjusters.
Double Bed Two Bathrooms...one w/shower -both with sink
Refridgerator-propane or electric Stove with oven-propane Microwave
2 roof A/C units roof vent
Rear emergency door
Table/booth makes into a bed couch across from table/booth Entertainment Center cabinet 2 TV's, DVD player w/ surround sound
PLENTY of Bay Storage
40 gal fresh water tank 2 holding tanks...one for each bathroom hot water heater
Closet with shelves and door
Open concept clothes closet
This bus originally was an old VIP coach for the Clydes-Dale demonstration team
Pictures are available
Please call 207-582-4100 or 207-441-3337 and ask for Brian or Lois Gelina
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May 06, 2008
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BREAKING NEWS!!!!!!!!!
Bob and Grace French will be inducted into the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame on May 17.
The ceremony will begin at 12Noon at the LeClub Calumet on Rt. 104 in Augusta.
CONGRATULATIONS TO BOB & GRACE!!!!!
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May 04, 2008
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THANK YOU FROM THE CLARK FAMILY
We would like to thank all the fans who once again supported The Slim Clark Scholarship show and made it a great success!
Also the Irving Tanning Community Center,and staff, Muffler King,Q106.5 radio., the Misty Mountaineer support staff, well as the The Blistered Fingers Band.
The fund gives out a yearly $1000.00 scholarship in dads memory. Anyone wishing to make an outside donation may contact M.S.A.D. 48 in Newport Maine.
Wilf,Jewel,and Kathie Clark
E-mail: mountaineer75@verizon.net
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May 02, 2008
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MELODY LANE FROM THE HILLS OF MAINE
HI Everyone, As most of you know I have a show called "Melody Lane From the Hills of Maine" every Saturday from 4-7pm at www.worldwidebluegrass.com. And I thank you all for tuning in for a listen. I have been given another show for MONDAY from 2-4pm and I hope to see you all in the chat room for my first Monday show on May 5. I am also doing a fill tonight from 7-9pm this evening and I will be looking for you then. www.worldwidebluegrass.com is a GREAT BLUEGRASS MUSIC STATION and you can hear bluegrass music there 24/7. There is not always a DJ, but as I understand it, there are many new DJ's coming on board to fill up the empty slots. May is "Worldwide Bluegrass Music" month, so I invite you to tune in to www.worldwidebluegrass.com and bring a friend along. Once they get to listen to the great Bluegrass music, they will be hooked, just like the rest of us!!!! Will be looking for y'all in the chat room at 7pm tonight. LOVE Y'ALL!!!!!
E-mail: gypsyrose948@yahoo.com
Website: www.worldwidebluegrass.com
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April 30, 2008
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CAMPER FOR SALE
Camper For Sale
2004 Innsbruck by Gulfstream
21 foot with kitchenette slide-out
Front Queen bed
Table also folds down to make a small bed
Full Bath / lots of storage
Excellent Condition
Paid 15,600.00 asking $10,000.00
May consider taking older camper as partial payment.
Looking for 24 with front kitchen and couch
Call Dotty & Wilf 672-4481
or email mountaineer75@verizon.net
E-mail: mountaineer75@verizon.net
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April 05, 2008
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GRACIE FRENCH
Let's all say a little prayer for Gracie as she has been having some problems with her heart of late. They keep trying new medications.
If you would like to mail her a card and let her know that you are thinking of her, her address is: GRACIE FRENCH PO BOX 30 CAMBRIDGE, MAINE 04923
Jean Johnson, BMAM Secretary
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April 05, 2008
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BLUERIDGE EXPRESS ON THE RADIO
Hi friends! Just wanted to let you know that I will be once again co-hosting a Bluegrass and acoustic music radio show with Dan Awendar commencing Wednesday April 9th. The show will remain to be called the "Blueridge Expess" and will be one hour in duration for now with another 1/2 hour added once some program changes are made at the station. It's on CKWR 98.5 FM and will start at 7:30pm and will run weekly.
For those of you out of the listening area, you can listen to a live feed at http://www.ckwr.com/
There is an icon on the first page called "listen live" so you just need to click that.
Am looking forward to this after doing it for 18 years and having to quit the show due to family commitments following the death of my father. We will be featuring live interviews with bands and musicians and also looking for some new material.
As Michelle Wright says in a promo "Keep your earballs tuned to the Blueridge Express"
Hope you can tune in for lots of fun, guaranteed laughs, and some great music!! Spread the word.
Website: http://www.ckwr.com
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April 01, 2008
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UPDATE ON CLIFFORD "BUBBA" JOHNSON
HI EVERYONE,
I am so glad to report that we had a meeting with the folks at Lakewood Manor today and if Bubba keeps getting better as he has, they will let him come home April 16!!!
He still has a couple of problems that need to be addressed after he gets stronger. They are giving him iron right now as his blood count is still low, they are hoping it will come up to where it should be by the time he comes home.
Once again, thank you all for all your prayers, cards, letters, phone calls, but most of all for your prayers!! God is not finished with Bubba yet and we are anxious to see what lies in store.
Hope to be able to see many of you on the bluegrass trail this summer, but that remains to be seen how Bubba does as he still has another operation to undergo but they are waiting until he is stronger to do that.
There are not enough words to express our love for you all and what you have done since Bubba has been sick, all we can do is say, very humbly, THANK YOU!!!
Jean
E-mail: gypsyrose948@yahoo.com
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April 01, 2008
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BLUERIDGE EXPRESS
Hi friends! Just wanted to let you know that I will be once again co-hosting a Bluegrass and acoustic music radio show with Dan Awendar commencing Wednesday April 9th. The show will remain to be called the "Blueridge Expess" and will be one hour in duration for now with another 1/2 hour added once some program changes are made at the station. It's on CKWR 98.5 FM and will start at 7:30pm and will run weekly.
For those of you out of the listening area, you can listen to a live feed at http://www.ckwr.com/
There is an icon on the first page called "listen live" so you just need to click that.
Am looking forward to this after doing it for 18 years and having to quit the show due to family commitments following the death of my father. We will be featuring live interviews with bands and musicians and also looking for some new material.
As Michelle Wright says in a promo "Keep your earballs tuned to the Blueridge Express"
Hope you can tune in for lots of fun, guaranteed laughs, and some great music!! Spread the word.
Linda Axman
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March 31, 2008
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BLONDE RUNS OVER BANJO
Suzie Gibson, before a gig in Winter Harbor this past Friday, ran over her banjo as it was sitting on the ground next to her car in its case. This is a true story, something shes not proud of.
The case was somewhat mangled; when the case was opened it was full of snow. Bob Coombs, her bandmate, took over, cleaned out the snow, and thankfully, the banjo was intact, in tune, and of course, playable.
The Misty Mountaineers had 2 gigs this past weekend, one with The Blistered Fingers Band, and needless to say, there were many quips about this incident, mostly starting with: did you hear about the blond who ran over her banjo?
Suzie says she wont be doing that again, will keep her mangled case as a reminder to herself not to be so careless next time!
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March 27, 2008
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BOB FLETCHER HAS HEART ATTACK
Howdy Folks,
Just letting everyone know that Bob Fletcher our bass player had a heart attack on Monday and was taken to the Pittsfield Hospital and was then transferred to Bangor Tuesday morning where they put two stints in. He is now home and feeling much better. Gene Towle has jumped in again to help with a few shows if needed. Anyone that would like to send him a card his address is list below.
Bob surely has had a hard year and were sure that he would like to hear from his Bluegrass friends. Please help spread the word!!!
Bob Fletcher PO Box 285 Hartland, ME 04943-0285
Love, Greg & Sandy Cormier Blistered Fingers 207-873-6539 www.blisteredfingers.com www.myspace.com/blisteredf www.youtube.com/blistf
Website: http://www.blisteredfingers.com
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March 26, 2008
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BUFFET & BLUEGRASS
Just a reminder that The Maplewood Restaurant on route 201 in Bingham, serves an all you can eat buffet every Saturday starting at 4pm. The Misty Mountaineers will be at the Quimby School gym also on US Route 201 Saturday March 29th . Show starts at 7pm. Make an evening of Buffet and Bluegrass!!!!
E-mail: mountineer75@verizon.com
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March 26, 2008
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UPDATE ON CLIFFORD "BUBBA" JOHNSON
HI Everyone, At last some really great news to report on Bubba. He got up and went to the dining room at the rehab center for all three meals today!!!! He was pretty tired tonight with all the physical therapy and roaming around today, but they are keeping the pain under control without him not hardly knowing what is going on. He even made it to the bathroom twice today, on his own!! There has been some blood and blood clots in his urine, but they put him on an antibiotic and it seems to be clearing things up. Of course there is the other operation to face (routing the urine to a bag outside), but we are so grateful for the progress he has made thus far. Is seems like a very long time since February 19, when he was carried to the hospital by ambulance.....then to see him today. He is not back to where he was by no means, but he is getting better and that is what counts. Once again thank you all for your prayers, cards, letters and phone calls. I will try to keep everyone informed of his progress. He is still at Lakewood Manor (behind Inland Hospital). The address is 220 Kennedy Memorial Drive - Room 15A - Waterville, ME 04901. Many thanks to you all, again!!!!! Jean
E-mail: gypsyrose948@yahoo.com
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March 17, 2008
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MUSIC FOR OUR VETERANS
Organizer: DJ Tommy Dean Cell# (207) 479-7506 e-mail baker1@midmaine.com
"MUSIC FOR OUR VETERANS 2008"
I'm collecting Country Music, Gospel & Show Tune CD's or Cassettes for our Veterans in the Machias Maine Veterans Home. This year I'm asking for new or used CD or Cassette players for the home. Last year with the help of folks across the USA we collected over 600 CD's & Cassettes for the Bangor Maine Veterans Home! Nite*Sky Recording Artist Andrew Dean put on a concert for the Veterans in the Bangor Home to cap off a GREAT day.
This is our way to give back to those Men & Woman that fought for the Freedoms we have today!
Maine Country Music Recording Artist Bob Elston will be this years performer at the the Machias Home. The presentation of the Music and the Concert will be May 6th. at 2:00 pm
"MUSIC FOR OUR VETERANS 2008"
I work very closely with Am. Legion Unit #207 Ladies Aux. President Ruth Butters in Trenton, Me. Mrs. Butters is also the Rep. for Maine Veterans homes. I appreciate the guidance of Ruth Butters.
Machias is the sixth of the six long term care Maine Veterans' Home. It was built on the campus of the Down East Community Hospital provides a 30-bed residential care facility for veterans, their spouses, widows, widowers, and gold star parents in the early stages of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementias.
Please send your new or used CD's, Cassettes, CD players or Cassette Players to:
MUSIC FOR OUR VETERANS c/o DJ Tommy Dean 408 Christian Ridge Rd. Ellsworth, Me. 04605
Ameican Legion Post #207 Trenton 667-9918
E-mail: baker1@midmaine.com
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March 10, 2008
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UPDATE ON CLIFFORD "BUBBA" JOHNSON
Got to talk with the doctor that did the colostomy and he is very pleased with Bubba's recovery. He said everything was going great and the big concern now is getting the kidneys fixed.
Spoke with the Kidney doctor today also and he suggests that Bubba get stronger and healed from the colostomy and then he will go in and put another bag outside for the kidneys.
Dr. Margolious said they were tapering off the pain medication that they were giving him through the epidural?? and would be taking it out altogether this week. They will also quit giving Bubba nourishment through the tube as he is eating great and holding his own.
I kind of got the feeling, if everything keeps going like it is, Bubba will be in rehab within the week. Don't know how long he will have to stay there, but will let you all know where and when he is transfered.
Three weeks ago it didn't look like Bubba was going to make it, but he is a fighter and with all your prayers he has pulled through everything very well.
Once again, thank you all for your thoughts, prayers, cards and letters. They have all helped Bubba and me through this ordeal!
Jean
E-mail: gypsyrose948@yahoo.com
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March 08, 2008
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BLISTERED FINGERS & JACK WOODBURY & FRIENDS
The show scheduled for tonight at the St. Albans Town Hall has been cancelled due to bad weather coming our way.
The show is rescheduled for June 7.
Website: http://www.blisteredfingers.com
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March 08, 2008
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FILM CREW AT ORRINGTON GRANGE HALL TONIGHT
Just to add to the fun tonight at the very old-timey Orrington Grange Hall we're bringin' along a film crew, so ya'll need to be there too! Be part of a documentary about The Muellers and have a rollicking good time to boot!
"Quittin' Time" will open the show at 7:30 p.m. and then it's us! We're going to break all records for rolling out new songs in a single show, including some Tom originals. Be there! And don't worry 'bout that snow and ice...we've upgraded to just rain. Bring an umbrella if you must or just a smile and at least one good dancin' leg. 207-944-3128 for directions and ticket info~~~
~Karen
www.muellerfamilymusic.com
www.myspace.com/themuellers
Website: http://www.muellerfamilymusic.com
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March 08, 2008
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UPDATE ON BOBBY STACKHOUSE
Hi Jean: As for me I am comng along slow but sure. It has been 3 months now. I am still not back to work yet. I see the Dr. about every 3-4 weeks. I saw him 2 weeks ago and he said it would probably be about 4-6 more weeks before I go back to work. I had another cat scan of my lungs 2 weeks ago and the Lung Dr. was concerned that the base of my Right Lung has still not opened up the way he thinks it should have. He is going to have me do another cat scan in 2 months and go from there. I still have some shortness of breath on exertion and some pain in my right lung when I take a deep breath or cough. Well I will close for now, Please tell everyone thanks for the cards and prayers, they sure mean a lot when you are sick. Bob Stackhouse
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March 06, 2008
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UPDATE ON CLIFFORD "BUBBA" JOHNSON
HI Everyone, GOD DOES ANSWER PRAYER!!!!! Clifford was transferred to the Thayer Hospital in Waterville yesterday morning and the doctors did a colostomy. He was in surgery about two hours and in recovery about the same. The doctor said that he did a microscopic surgery and what he could see inside, Clifford has no cancer. All we have to do now is get him lots of nourishment so his blood count, etc will stay where it is supposed to be. The doctor said it will be next week before he lets him out of the hospital. I don't know if he will come home then or if he will go to rehab for a week or so; but will keep you posted. Bubba is in room 413 and the phone to his room is (207) 872-1513. He might not answer the phone just yet as he is not feeling so well. I will be with him as much as I can, but the hospital will not let me stay with him like Inland Hospital did. The phone number to the nurses station is (207) 872-1335. They also put a "port" in his shoulder so they will not have to be poking him with needles for blood and feeding nourishment. I am just so happy to tell you all that Bubba will be back as good as new and we want to thank all of you for your prayers.
Sincerely In Bluegrass, Jean Johnson, Secretary BMAM
E-mail: gypsyrose948@yahoo.com
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March 03, 2008
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UPDATE ON CLIFFORD "BUBBA" JOHNSON
HI Everyone, As some of you know Clifford was taken by ambulance to Inland Hospital in Waterville February 19. When he arrived there was not much hope, blood levels were down, potassium level down, protein level down, everything had almost shut down. They started in by giving him two units of blood, lots of potassium and a bag full of vitamins. Dr. Bajpai didn't have much hope for him to recover. When Bubba's brother called the hospital, Dr. Bajpai told him that he should come to Maine. They tried to take an X-ray and the barium that he had to drink didn't go all the way down and while they were trying to get him to drink the barium he had congestive heart failure. They wanted to do a CT Scan, but couldn't get the barium cleared out of him. When they tried to catch a urine sample, the urine was not coming out where it should have it was coming out with his bowel movements. Dr. Bajpai called in Dr. Lopes to do a scope of his bladder and he found that Clifford had developed two fistulas; one going from the bladder to the prostate and one from the prostate to the colon. The only thing to do is to operate and have Bubba wear a bag. They will transfer Bubba from Inland Hospital to the Thayre Hospital in Waterville tomorrow (March 4) and will operate Wednesday (March 5). I will be updating his condition on the BMAM website at www.bmam.org and it will be listed under "news items". Thank you everyone for your prayers, calls, cards, and everything you have done. Sincerely in Bluegrass Jean
E-mail: gypsyrose948@yahoo.com
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March 01, 2008
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UPDATE ON BUBBA JOHNSON
Bubba is still at Inland Hospital in Waterville. The doctors have discovered he has a fistula going from the bladder to the prostate and attached to the colan.
The plans at this time are to operate and put a bag on the outside for both the urine and bowel. The doctors say he is not strong enough to withstand a full colostomey, so will do as little as possible so they can keep him with us and make him more comfortable.
Will update as I get updates from the doctors.
Mrs. Bubba
E-mail: gypsyrose948@yahoo.com
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