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BSO Youth Concert Series

ORONO – The Bangor Symphony Orchestra is gearing up for its annual Youth Concert Series scheduled for Monday, May 14, at the Maine Center for the Arts, Orono. The BSO is offering the Youth Concert Series education booklets at www.bangorsymphony.com.

Click on Schedule/Events or Education/Community/BSO Programs and click Youth Concerts to download the pdf version of the education booklet.

The colorful booklet features helpful tools for teachers and pupils, including biography information on composers, fun games and activities, and information on the music that will be performed. The booklet contains pupil permission slips and teacher-pupil evaluations.

The educational booklets are invaluable for schools that have made reservations for the concert. Black-and-white copies are available via regular mail for those who are unable to download the booklet. Contact the BSO office to request a copy – one copy per school.

The Youth Concert program includes excerpts from Sibelius’ “Symphony no. 2,” Grieg’s “Norwegian dance no. 2” and “Piano concerto in A minor” featuring Lydia Kilian of Weeks Mills, 2006 BSO Maine High School Concerto Competition winner; Williams’ “Theme from Superman;” Saeverud’s “Elegy;” and Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever” finale that will continue the long-standing tradition of a student conductor selected from the audience.

The BSO Youth Concert Series is set for 9:45 a.m. (limited seating), 11:15 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. To make reservations, download the form from the Youth Concert Series page at www.bangorsymphony.com and mail to: Bangor Symphony, P.O. Box 1441, Bangor, ME 04402-1441 or fax to 990-1272. Call 942-5555 or (800) 639-3221 to request a copy.

United Technologies Center

BANGOR – Gov. John E. Baldacci awarded United Technologies Center in Bangor the Safety and Health Award for Public Employers. UTC is the first public-sector organization to be certified.

“It came as no surprise to me when I heard that UTC was the first school in the state to receive the important recognition of the SHAPE award,” said Baldacci. “UTC has always been on the cutting edge, providing top quality vocational and technical skills and preparing students for good careers in our economy.”

The SafetyWorks! Safety and Health Award for Public Employers program offers incentives to public-sector employers that take a proactive approach to workplace safety.

To qualify, employers demonstrate exemplary achievements in workplace safety and health by receiving a comprehensive safety and health consultation visit, correcting all workplace safety and health hazards, adopting and implementing effective safety and health management systems, and agreeing to request further consultative visits if major changes in working conditions or processes occur that may introduce new hazards.

Baldacci and Labor Commissioner Laura Fortman visited with students enrolled at UTC and toured the facility.

All Saints Catholic School

BANGOR – An open house and Cultural Fair will be held Thursday, Feb. 1, at All Saints Catholic School in conjunction with Catholic Schools Week.

The St. Mary’s School campus, 769 Ohio St., will be open 5:30-6:30 p.m. The St. John’s School campus, 166 State St., will be open 6:30-8 p.m.

Holbrook School

HOLDEN – The Sponsor-A-Child Program collects food, monetary donations, clothes, games and puzzles for children in Holden, Eddington and Clifton at Christmas each year.

This year the program had four “Giving Trees” – one at the Holden Town Office, one at the Holbrook School and one each at St Joseph’s and St. Teresa’s churches in Brewer.

The Holden Town Office contributed 14 gifts and $508 in donations, thanks to Laura Teisl, Debi Given and the crew.

The Holbrook School “Giving Tree,” organized by the student council and Michele Archambault, brought in 50 gifts and contributions totaling $199.10.

St. Joseph’s and St. Teresa’s churches, led by Marie Sekera and the youth groups, provided the gifts listed on 72 tags.

Again this year, a Hampden family provided 21 coats, seven pairs of ski pants and 18 hats. This family has a grandson in SAD 63, and they wanted to be sure all the children have warm clothes to wear in the winter.

Bryan Teisl, Morgan Mills, David Smallwood and Macey Jennings of the Holbrook School organized a bake sale at the Holden School Christmas Concert, raising $267. 50.

Michael Cormier and his family made their challenge again, promising a pizza and ice cream party to the class that raised the most money. Wendy Briggs’ class won with $45.63.

The Holden PVA helped by providing a $100 donation, as did local business Jalin Office Products.

The selling of Hallmark cards donated by the Grover family brought in $22.50. The Hein family contributed clothes, books, puzzles, games and Susan Hein’s handknit hats.

Wendy Briggs made scarves and gave a donation from food sales. Tracie Quinn provided clothing that was greatly appreciated. Mittens were made by residents from the Phillips-Strickland Home in Bangor. Thanks to them, pupils will have warm hands.

The East Eddington Community Church provided turkeys and the fixings for nine families. Thanks go to Susan Weeks and all those who helped.

Staff donations and a few private donations totaled $935.40.

Sixteen families and 50 children in the communities were given warm clothing, outfits, toys and games. A team effort is what has made this program a success, organizers said.

McGraw School

HAMPDEN – Hampden kindergarten registration for children entering school in the fall will be held 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, at McGraw School. Parents not able to attend the registration may pick up registration forms 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the school office.

Parents do not need to bring their child to registration, but should bring their child’s state-issued birth certificate, immunization records and a small photograph. Children must be 5 years old by Oct. 15. Pupil screening and parent orientation will be held at a later date.

For more information, call the school at 862-3830.

Old Town High School

OLD TOWN – The Old Town High School civil rights team has elected team leaders: Mary Calloway, Gabriella doAmaral, Kaley Roberts, Maggie Campbell and Erin St. Peter.

Twelve members of the team attended the Martin Luther King breakfast at the University of Maine on Jan. 15, meeting Gov. John Baldacci and the guest speaker from Seton Hall University in New Jersey.

In honor of Black History month, the civil rights team will host an evening with the NAACP’s James Varner at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, in the Old Town High School cafetorium.

Team members invite students, faculty and the community to join the presentation, discussion and refreshments.

These seniors have received college acceptance letters:

. Crystal Evans, Husson College.

. Krystyna Libby, Eastern Maine Community College.

. Heather Jackson, University of New England.

. Ryan McAuley, University College of Bangor.

. Brandon Gastia, Beal College.

. Heather Vicary, Gordon College.

. Dawn Rose Augustine, Johnson & Wales University.

. Adam Fournier, Thomas College and Eastern Maine Community College.

. Kalib Carmichael, Husson College.

. Corey Fournier, Husson College and University of Maine at Presque Isle.

. Ben Costello, Husson College.

Applications and-or information for these scholarships are available in the guidance office:

. Margaret Chase Smith Essay Contest: first place, $500; second place, $250; third place, $125; honorable mention, $25. Deadline is April.

. Lawrence Alan Spiegal Remembrance Scholarship, open to any high school senior or home-schooled student who is a resident of Maine and has been accepted at any accredited college, university or technical school that is Title IV eligible. $1,000. Deadline, March 31.

. Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, New England Chapter, open to any high school senior in New England who has asthma or significant allergies. $1,000. Deadline for application is February.

. Sen. George Mitchell Scholarship, open to any Maine senior planning to pursue a two- or four-year degree. One $5,000 scholarship for each public high school. Deadline April 1.

Orono High School

ORONO – Seniors Lloyd Bryant and Maridawn Lamb were selected Jan. 11 to participate in a field trip to visit the Houlton Band of Maliseets in Houlton. Joining a delegation from the University of Maine, the group enjoyed discussion with Chief Brenda Commander, traditional drumming, dancing and a forum to identify and eliminate barriers for American Indian youth in higher education.

Lamb and Bryant will share their experience with other classmates in the Native American studies class taught by Shana Goodall.

Members of the Orono High School Orchestra, under the direction of Waldo Caballero, will bring their talent 8:20-9:10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 2, to the patrons of The Store/Ampersand, 22 Mill St. The public is invited for musical entertainment and coffee break refreshments.

Catherine Hunt, Jessamy Luthin, Holli Kenison, Cameron Rose, Jae Bradley, Emily Bottie, Hannah Cyrus, Rachel Kahl, Dan Legere, Charlie Boyle, Thomas Gillett, Sam Hallman, Taylor Greene and Conor O’Donnell participated in the District V Honors Music Festival held Jan. 26-27 at Dexter High School. Music teachers Terry Henry and Steve Hodgdon accompanied the students.

Representing OHS at the Jan. 10 ribbon cutting ceremony at the future site of the new Orono Public Library were Joel Clemmer, Matthieu Nadeau, Hannah Cyrus and Annie Monroe.

Seniors attended a recent assembly, “Making Your College Career Count,” while juniors listened to a speaker on “Making Your College Search Count.” The meetings were arranged by Leeann Marin, guidance director.

Suzanne M. Smith School

LEVANT – Information is being collected for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten registration at the Suzanne M. Smith Elementary School for this fall. Call the school at 884-7444 as soon as possible to obtain more information.

Children must be 4 years old on or before Oct. 15 to be eligible for pre-kindergarten, or 5-years old on or before Oct. 15 to be eligible for kindergarten.

Youth with disabilities

BANGOR – The Maine Transition Network, Region 3, Penquis, “School to Life” program will hold a forum on employment needs for youth with disabilities, 3-5 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, in the conference room at Alpha One, 1048 Union St.

Panelists will include Stephen Conroy and Mary Knowlton, transition counselors, Department of Vocational Rehabilitation; Sarah Chaffey, plan manager, Career Center-TDC; Rachel Mathieson and Kevin Lord, employment specialists, Amicus/Phenix Employment; Mike Johnson, employment specialist, Allies Inc.; Margaret Longsworth, manager, OHI Employment; Jeff Hooke, employment specialist, KFI Vocational Services; Gary McLaughlin, work benefits specialist, Alpha One; Marty Wharton, manager of Save-A-Lot Supermarket, Brewer; and Brad Roseberry, store manager, Walmart Super Center, Brewer.

The forum will address questions like these: How can voc rehab help? What is the difference between competitive and supported employment? Will I lose my Social Security benefits if I go to work? What is a job developer or employment specialist? How can they help me? What do employers look for when hiring a young worker? Can I get a job if I have a disability?

Call Cindy Tuck, coordinator of the program, at 992-2270 to register, or e-mail schooltolife@midmaine.com.

Colleges

Lasell College

NEWTON, Mass. – These area students were named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Lasell Collge:

. Mary Wollstadt of Old Town, who is studying fashion design and production.

. Emily Reed of Winterport, who is studying fashion and retail merchandising.

. Ashlyn Chesney of Hampden, who is studying fashion and retail merchandising.

St. Joseph’s College

STANDISH – These area students were named to the dean’s list, GPA 3.5 and above, for the fall semester at St. Joseph’s College:

. Anmarie Reed, Bangor.

. Devon Brooks, Corinth.

. Hannah Growe, Hampden.

. Jessica Lindsay, Hampden.

. Audra Cushman, Holden.

. Amanda Hart, Winterport.

Named to the honors list, 3.0 to 3.49 GPA, were:

. Brian Lever, Bangor.

. Meaghan Mower, Bangor.

. Amy Levesque, Hampden.

. Joseph Schacht, Hermon.

. Marie Lint, Orono.

‘Art by Engineers’ at UM

ORONO – Never let it be said that engineering students are just about mathematics, mechanics and structural theory. The University of Maine Engineering Art Club, unveiling its third annual “Art by Engineers” competitive art exhibit on Monday, Feb. 5, will offer a glimpse of just how creative engineers can be. The show at UM’s Engineering and Science Building at Barrows Hall will feature artwork of all types by students, faculty and others from the science and engineering world on campus.

In the first two years, students and engineering faculty exhibited works ranging from a cardboard chair, concrete piano and precision-machined aluminum mazes to paintings, photography and computer-designed images.

The annual exhibit was established to give students a chance to exercise their creative sides and demonstrate that engineering and art can and do coexist, said exhibit co-founder Edwin Nagy, a doctoral candidate and design instructor in the department of civil and environmental engineering.

The artwork will be exhibited through March 2. An opening reception and awards ceremony, with refreshments, is planned for 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15.

Information and photographs from previous years are at www.engineering.umaine.edu/art.