Bangor

County promotion

Cpl. Rose Mannette is now Sgt. Rose Mannette.

During a recent meeting of the county’s hazardous materials training program, the longest-tenured officer in the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Department was promoted to sergeant.

According to Sheriff Glenn Ross, the promotion is in line with Mannette’s expanded responsibilities in the department’s identification lab, which covers fingerprinting and now evidence. Some 45 law enforcement officers in attendance gave her a standing ovation.

Mannette began working for the department in the mid-1970s, when Otis Labree was sheriff. She was promoted to corporal in 1988.

“I enjoy what I’m doing,” Mannette said. “I’m serving the community and I enjoy that.”

Mardi Gras Charity Ball

This year, the Project Atrium Mardi Gras Charity Ball set for 8 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Feb. 7, at Husson College’s Peabody Hall will take attendees back to the 1950s. Those who attend the ball are encouraged to dress up as Elvis, Marilyn Monroe or other celebrity icons of the era. For those who do not wish to come in costume, evening wear is suggested.

The event, which benefits Project Atrium of Bangor, includes a cash bar, hula hoop and dance contests and food from Montes Catering. DJ service Absolute Sound will provide music. No one under age 21 will be admitted. The cost for the charity ball is $50 per person, or $500 for a table that seats 10.

Project Atrium assists young people in overcoming substance abuse and mental health issues.

To reserve tickets for the Mardi Gras ball, call 941-2825.

Bangor pilots

Two Bangor pilots told their stories on a television documentary celebrating the history of Maine fliers. John Cashwell, a city councilor, and Telford Allen III were among the Maine aviators to be featured on “Flying Machine,” which aired Sunday on Maine Public Television.

Commissioner of Conservation Patrick McGowan produced the documentary.

Corinth

Morison Trust Fund

The Corinth Board of Selectmen requests that residents interested in submitting articles from the Abner F. Morison Trust Fund for the 2004 town meeting send their requests by Monday, Jan. 12. All other articles from the town meeting are due Monday, Jan. 26.

Hermon

Key Club activities

The Hermon High School Key Club prepared a Christmas dinner for the guests at Ronald McDonald House of Bangor last Friday.

Key Club students participate regularly in community service projects, once a month planning and preparing dinner. They use Pampered Chef cookbooks and Taste of Home magazines, as well as some home recipes.

Jessica Quigley, Key Club treasurer, oversees scheduling dates with Theda Cowing of Ronald McDonald House.

Once a menu is selected, the list is presented at the club business meeting, and members sign up to donate items. Karen Quigley, Jessica’s mother, provides guidance on the menu’s preparation.

Items the club has prepared include cranberry-stuffed pork loin roast, traditional New England boiled dinner and home-style turkey hash. For Christmas dinner, members prepared a peach-glazed ham with homemade yeast rolls, a cranberry slush beverage, potato dish, salad, vegetables and homemade dessert.

Orono

About organic milk

More than 60 Maine dairy farms now produce certified organic milk for several markets. More farmers are considering the opportunities and evaluating the risks.

To help sort out their questions and answers, the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association are sponsoring a meeting 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, at MOFGA’s Common Ground Fair site in Unity.

Mary Yurlina and Diane Schivera of MOFGA will discuss certification requirements and the transition process. Rick Kersbergen of Cooperative Extension will explain the risks and opportunities and present survey information from current Maine organic farms.

A round table discussion will follow with farmers who have recently made the switch to organic dairy farming.

Participants should bring their own lunch. Beverages will be provided.

More information is available from Kersbergen at (800) 287-1426. People with a disability and in need of special accommodations should call Kersbergen to make arrangements.