Schools

Service club for youth

HAMPDEN – A new Modern Woodmen of America Service Club is starting in Hampden. The club will hold its first activity at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Edythe Dyer Library, 269 Main Road North. Children up to age 16 are invited to attend to learn about the benefits of membership.

Stefanie Peary of Hermon will lead the club, and Maryann Johnson of Brewer, a local Modern Woodmen representative, will sponsor the club’s monthly activities.

“Since 1942, Modern Woodmen Youth Service Clubs have focused on volunteering, patriotism, education and fun. Currently, 750 clubs across the country serve thousands of children,” Johnson said.

“As a fraternal life insurer, our core values tie to helping children, their families and their communities,” she said. “And that’s why we’re proud to sponsor positive activities for our members.”

For more information about becoming a member of this new club, call Johnson at 992-2210.

Local youth from Bangor, Brewer and Hampden recently learned a safer, smarter way of living by exploring a variety of safety and life skills topics. The kids took part in a free program sponsored by Modern Woodmen.

The Modern Woodmen Safety and Life Skills Program helps kids prepare for the dangers and stresses that confront them. Topics covered included “stranger danger,” Internet safety, fire safety and bullying. Each child received several take-home souvenirs to reinforce learning.

The program is one of six free Youth Educational Programs Modern Woodmen offers to schools and youth groups nationwide.

Modern Woodmen of America is a fraternal life insurance organization based in Rock Island, Ill. The organization serves more than 750,000 members nationwide, offering life insurance, annuity and investment products, as well as fraternal member benefits for families and their communities.

Eagle Scout Court of Honor

BANGOR – An Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held for Michael Giles of Bangor on Aug. 12 at Camp Roosevelt in Eddington. Family, friends and Scouts from Pack 301 and Troop 301 attended the ceremony. Since attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in March, he has received both a bronze and a gold Eagle Palm.

Giles’ Eagle Scout project was working with the city code enforcement officer to research and design a brochure on fire danger and fire preparedness specific to owners of manufactured homes. He and fellow Scouts from Troop 301 distributed the brochures to six mobile home parks in the area.

Giles is the son of Tom and Kim Giles of Bangor, and the grandson of Tina Giles and the late Leo Giles of Bangor and Ray and Joni Harper of Orono.

Giles has been a carrier for the Bangor Daily News for six years and is a senior at Bangor High School.

Maine Discovery Museum

BANGOR – It’s that time again when the Maine Discovery Museum closes for its annual cleaning and repairs. With so many of our little visitors going back to school, it’s time for the museum staff to reassess and give the museum a good cleaning before business picks up again in October.

The museum will be closed Sept. 4-13, and will reopen with regular hours after that.

With fall and the time to make the museum sparkle again, the museum has lots of programs and events coming up.

SAFARI, Treasures from the Smithsonian is being held over until Oct. 22. Don’t miss the last chance to see and touch amazing animals from around the world, hear the lions roar and try on horns and antlers.

Safari has been a popular hit this summer. End summer with a ROAR, come to Bangor and tour the world. Free with paid admission.

The exhibit is sure to delight the eyes and awaken the senses.

Sounds of Silence with Carrie Pierce, 1:30-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17. In celebration of Deaf Awareness Week, join us for a fun afternoon of interactive activities and begin to learn a new language without saying a word.

Meet Carrie Pierce, a fun, hands-on, deaf educator. Free with paid admission, all ages welcome.

Baby Talk classes – back by popular demand. You and your baby learn basic signs to help with communication. Classes will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, beginning Sept. 19. The cost is $40 for six weeks, or $7 per class. Preregistration is required – call today to reserve a space.

Class participants will be issued a temporary pass that allows them free admission to the museum for the entire six weeks. For sitting-up babies to 18 months.

Parents’ Night Out – PNO Plus, also back by popular demand, 4:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23. Whether you plan on enjoying a play at Penobscot Theatre or have other plans, drop the kids off for a pizza dinner, supervised play, science and craft activity. Museum members pay $22 per child, others pay $24 per child, siblings half-price. Pre-register to reserve a space. Theater tickets not included. Ages 4 and up.

Bangor All-Sports Boosters

BANGOR – The Bangor All-Sports Boosters will hold their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, in the ROTC Room at Bangor High School.

The public is welcome to attend. For information, contact Shirley MacDonald at 947-2580.

Bangor Chinese School

BANGOR – Classes at Bangor Chinese School, a non-profit organization, will begin on Monday, Sept. 11, for all ages and levels.

Classes are available in small group and individual instruction. Classes are available evenings, weekends and daytime.

The school also offers a new program for students or teachers with five continuing education units, issued by Husson College.

For information, call 990-0710, e-mail Zhangjing2000@

yahoo.com, or visit www.bangorchinese.com

Colleges

Scholarship recipients

Theta Chapter of Alpha Psi State of Maine Delta Kappa Gamma Society International announced the recipients of the following scholarships and grants:

. Stacy Lozier, a graduate of Bucksport High School who is enrolled at the University of Maine this fall, was chosen to receive the Theta Chapter Recruitment Grant-in-Aid.

. Hope Paulos, a graduate of Mount Desert Island High School who is enrolled at the University of Maine this fall, has been chosen to receive the Patricia H. Thurston Scholarship.

. Beth Thompson, a graduate of Bucksport High School who is enrolled at the University of Maine this fall, was chosen to receive the Doris S. Heath Scholarship.

. Holly Tripp, a graduate of Ellsworth High School who is enrolled at the University of Maine Farmington this fall, was chosen to receive the Charlotte S. Morse Memorial Scholarship.

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is an honorary professional educational society of key women educators who promote the professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education. Delta Kappa Gamma Society International has 167,000 members in the United states, Canada and 12 other countries. Women educators in Hancock County are represented in Theta Chapter.

Legislative Memorial Scholarships

Legislative Memorial Scholarships were awarded recently in Augusta. Annually the Maine Legislature and staff raise funds to award a $1,000 scholarship to one student in each county who is attending or planning to attend a Maine college or technical school.

Awards are presented on the basis of academic excellence, community service, academic recommendations, extra-curricular activities, financial need and a personal essay.

Area winners are:

. Penobscot County: Ashley Pingree.

. Hancock County: Dawn Fernandez. She was presented her award by state Sen. Richard Rosen.

Smith College

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. – Stephanie Kuntz, who is studying psychology, was named to the dean’s list for the 2005-2006 school year at the college. A 2004 graduate of John Bapst Memorial High School in Bangor, she is the daughter of Aurora and Eric Kuntz of Ellsworth.