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Bangor

The Bangor Museum and Center for History invites people of all ages and interests to join its volunteer ranks.

The organization, formerly the Bangor Historical Society, will kick off its season at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Thomas A. Hill House, 159 Union St., with an informational meeting for anyone interested in continuing as, or becoming, a volunteer.

The meeting will feature a presentation of the Bangor Museum and Center for History’s strategic plan, a discussion of volunteer opportunities, and a behind-the- scenes glimpse of preparations for the exhibit “Ruffians, Ruffles, Patriots and Parasols, Bangor’s History Told Through Costume.” The exhibit is scheduled to open June 1 at the Thomas A. Hill House.

For information, call 942-5766, or check the Web at www.bangorhistorical.com.

Harry Courtois recently retired as Bangor’s labor relations officer, a position he held for six years. Before joining the city staff, Courtois worked in personnel and labor relations for Maremont Corp., Lincoln Pulp and Paper, Great Northern Paper and Statler Tissue Corp.. He also served as police chief in Biddeford.

Although retired, Courtois will continue for a year to work part-time for the city.

Richard M. Graves II and A. Ray Bolduc II have been promoted to associates at WBRC Architects/Engineers in Bangor.

Richard M. Graves II, project manager, is a graduate of Rice University and Virginia Tech. He is responsible for all phases of architectural design, from schematics to construction administration. He leads the educational studio at WBRC, which develops, coordinates, and manages the of design of schools and university projects, including Winthrop High School.

A. Ray Bolduc II, registered professional civil engineer, is a graduate of the University of Maine. He is responsible for site design, environmental permitting, planning and site selection analysis for such projects as the Latter Day Saints church in Belfast.

WBRC is celebrating its 100-year anniversary as one of the largest architecture, engineering and planning firms in Maine. Founded in 1902 as a two-person office, the company now employs 50 people.

Altrusa International will hold a fashion show featuring contemporary clothing for men, women, and children 7-9 p.m. Monday, April 29, at Husson College’s Campus Center. Tickets are $12. Proceeds will benefit Altrusa’s scholarship program.

Altrusa also plans a librarians’ reception May 9. The organization has purchased requested books for the following school libraries:

Bangor – Abraham Lincoln School, Acadia Education Department, All Saints School, Bangor High School, Downeast School, Fairmount School, James F. Doughty Middle School, Fourteenth Street School, Fruit Street School, Mary Snow School, Vine Street School, William S. Cohen Middle School.

Brewer – Brewer Middle School, Pendleton Street School.

Eddington – Eddington Elementary School.

Glenburn – Glenburn Elementary School.

Hampden – McGraw School, Reeds Brook Middle School, Weatherbee School.

Hermon – Hermon High School, Hermon Elementary School, Hermon Middle School.

Old Town – Helen Hunt School, Herbert Gray School, Jefferson Street School, Leonard Middle School, Old Town High School.

Orono – Asa Adams Elementary School, Orono High School.

Veazie – Veazie Community School.

Altrusa’s spring conference will be held May 3-5. Delegates are Edith Beauchamp, Audrey Fox and Jennifer Henderson.

Avitat Bangor recently earned recognition through ExxonMobil Aviation’s Tiger Spirit program. The program, now in its 13th year, challenges employees to provide outstanding customer service and fuel quality to visiting pilots. It is based on an evaluation system in which pilots rate the participating companies in four categories: customer service, image, quality control and business performance.

Brewer

Brewer Kiwanis will install new officers May 29.

The Brewer club had a very successful Easter Egg Hunt in cooperation with Brewer Parks and Recreation. Kiwanis donated two bicycles for the event. Rudy Larez chaired this project.

Brewer Kiwanians will providing a casino for Brewer High School seniors at Project Graduation on June 2 at Maine Maritime Academy.

On June 30, Brewer Kiwanis will sponsor a golf tournament at Felt Brook Golf Course. Interested golfers should notify Rudy Larez at 843-5443. Proceeds help children in the local communities.

Brewer Kiwanis meets 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Brewer Housing Authority, 1 Chamberlain St. Prospective members are welcome. For information, contact President Joe Luby at 843-5443 or 989-1345.

Hampden

The Hampden Town Council approved April 1 the sale of land located at 12 Canoe Club Road. The lot is under contract for $5,000. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Edythe Dyer Library endowment fund.

Holden

In celebration of the town of Holden’s 150th birthday, the town will offer a free presentation at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, at Holden School. Refreshments will be served.

Kenneth T. Winters will speak on “Hunting the Big 5 in Africa.” Winters, president of Winters Associates Ltd., has been a Holden resident for 17 years. He has hunted on 13 safaris in Africa, as well as other expeditions to the South Pacific, Europe and throughout North America. He will give a slide presentation on hunting elephant, rhinoceros, cape buffalo, leopard and lion.

Old Town

A free developmental screening for all area 3- to 4-year-old children, as well as all 5-year-olds not yet eligible for kindergarten will be held for the Old Town School District 8:30 a.m-12:45 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at the Old Town YMCA. Call 947-8493, Ext. 10, to schedule an appointment.

The Old Town-Orono YMCA, bolstered by 100 percent of staff and board members making pledges, has begun its public Annual Support Campaign for 2002.

The goal is $42,500, according to the Annual Support Campaign chairman and YMCA Executive Director Gary Baldwin.

“This past year we have all learned the importance of community, and I know the people in the communities that benefit from the YMCA’s presence will be generous and help us make our goal,” Baldwin said.

The public phase of the campaign is slated to run April 15-May 31. Teams of volunteer fund-raisers will visit key individuals and businesses, while a mailing will go to many in the community asking for their support.

The Old Town-Orono YMCA is a nonprofit organization that provides programs and services to all people. As part of its mission, the YMCA offers scholarships and a sliding fee scale for individuals or families under certain financial guidelines. The Annual Support Campaign helps to offset the cost of this policy.

To obtain information on the YMCA, or to make a donation to the Annual Support campaign, call 827-YMCA (9622).

The Old Town Recreation Department is sponsoring a “Mother-Son Mother’s Day Dance and More” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 9, at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Gilman Falls Avenue.

Tickets must be purchased in advance through the Old Town Recreation Department for $10 per Old Town couple and $15 per non-resident couple. There will be a $2 charge for every additional son. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

There will be dancing, snacks, punch, and, for those who wish to participate, a modified version of the “Dating Game.” Prizes will be given out during the event as well.

Pictures will be taken beginning at 6 p.m. Picture packets may be purchased the door, price depending on the package chosen.

Registration forms are also available on the city’s Web site, www.old-town.org.

Georgia Pacific, PACE Local 80, and Old Town-Orono Kiwanis will sponsor a blood drive 1-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, at the GP Training Center in Old Town. Walk-in donors are welcome. Participants will receive a bag of GP products – paper towels, napkins, toilet tissue.

“We traditionally have held a blood drive as part of our United Way campaign,” explained Lisa Bird, coordinator for the event.

Orono

The Michael Lewis print “Spring,” wooden chairs, autographed pictures, posters, a baseball bat, horse and carriage rides, whale watch tickets and a University of Maine autographed hockey stick will be among the items auctioned off noon-2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at Orono High School. The event will include merchandise donated by numerous businesses.

Other activities scheduled to raise money for the Orono Skate Park include a “gemstone search,” craft sales, refreshments and an in-door yard sale.

Compiled by Ardeana Hamlin