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Camp Bangor fair

BANGOR – For the seventh year, local area parents and children are invited to attend United Way of Eastern Maine’s Free Camp Fair, 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, at the Bangor Civic Center.

Families with children in grades three through six in the Bangor public school system are eligible for United Way of Eastern Maine’s Camp Bangor Program, which offers $800 scholarships to current third- and fourth-grade pupils, and $1,000 scholarships to fifth- and sixth-grade pupils to attend Maine summer camps of their choice, after meeting good citizenship guidelines and volunteering in the community. However, those with an interest in learning more about Maine summer camp programs are encouraged to attend.

“The Camp Fair is a fun and quick way to go shopping for Maine camp programs that best match children’s interests,” said Sara Yasner, United Way of Eastern Maine’s Camp Bangor program director. “Last year, hundreds of families came out for the fair. This year we would love to see even more children take part in the Camp Bangor program.”

A 2007 Camp Directory with information on more than 125 camp programs across Maine and other Camp Bangor program details will be available at www.unitedwayem.org by Feb. 19, while additions on paper will be distributed to eligible students through the schools in mid-March. Additional copies will be available in the children’s department of Bangor Public Library, as well.

The United Way’s Camp Bangor program is funded by The Libra Foundation, a private foundation established by philanthropist Elizabeth B. Noyce. The city co-sponsors the camp fair and sponsors the Citywide Clean Up and Barbecue, which takes place in May.

Old Town High School

OLD TOWN – Students of the Month for January are freshman Maryanna Hatch, sophomore Elise Jordan, junior Josh White and senior Brandon Gastia.

Faculty and seniors are gearing up for the annual faculty-senior basketball game at 7 p.m. Friday, March 9, in MacKenzie Gymnasium. The faculty adviser is coach and social studies teacher Marty Clark. The seniors are under the guidance of coaches and players Jarrett Lucas and Dillon Clark. Funds raised at the event will benefit the Envirothon team.

These seniors have received letters of college acceptance:

. Ryan McAuley, Eastern Maine Community College.

. Staci Prendergast, Husson College.

. Eleanor Kipping, New England School of Communications.

. Amy McLaughlin, University of Southern Maine.

. Riley Ploch, University of Southern Maine.

. Chloe Meisner, University of Maine. She received the Top Scholar Merit Award.

. Michael Soule, Washington County Community College.

. Bradley Buck, Husson College.

. Brandon Gastia, Unity College.

. Adam Jenkins, University College of Bangor.

Information about applications for scholarships are available in the guidance office:

. Machias Savings Bank is offering five $1,000 scholarships in its lending area. Scholarships will be awarded after the first semester to students with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Application deadline is April 20.

. For Best Buy Scholarships, requirements include outstanding community service and good grades. Apply at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships. Deadline is February.

. The Irene Parmer Memorial Swimming and Diving Scholarship is available to a graduating high school swim team senior in the amount of $700. Applications are available in the guidance office, deadline is March.

Orono High School

ORONO – Orono High School is the recipient of a $5,000 grant from the Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation. The grant will aid in the purchase of a student-accessible computer and printer designed for college and career prep work, resume building, essay composition, applications and financial aid information.

The Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Grant will allow Orono students to gain better insights on higher education as early as their freshman year.

Homework Depot is offered twice a week after school for students who want to get help in any subject area. It is an opportunity for students to ask questions about homework or get individual assistance.

Upcoming dates for Homework Depot are Monday and Wednesday, Feb. 26 and 28; Monday and Tuesday, March 5-6; and Monday and Wednesday, March 12 and 14. Students are encouraged to stop in from 2:15 to 4:30 p.m. at Room 85 to meet with Heather Holmes.

Scholarships for women

BANGOR – The BPW Maine Futurama Foundation established by the Maine Federation of Business and Professional Women offers four scholarships to be awarded to Maine women through the PBW Maine Foundation Scholarship Program.

Completed application forms must be endorsed by a local BPW club before it is considered by the state federation scholarship committees.

Each scholarship provides $1,200 for school expenses. Application forms may be obtained at local high school or college guidance offices, or by calling Pat Leture, scholarship chairwoman for the Uptown BPW, at 866-4500.

Colleges

Champlain College

BURLINGTON, Vt. – Tiffani Lindsey of Veazie was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Champlain College. She is enrolled in the elementary education program.

Daniel Webster College

NASHUA, N.H. – Melissa Jalbert of Newburgh was named to the president’s list for the fall semester at Daniel Webster College for earning a GPA of 3.5 or higher for three or more consecutive semesters. Jalbert is majoring in air traffic management.

Husson College

BANGOR – Amanda Kitchen has been named the director of annual giving at Husson College in Bangor.

A native of Oakland, she received a bachelor’s degree in business administration and master’s degree in business with a minor in English from Husson.

Before joining the staff, she was the director of promotions at the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce. She is a member of the Junior League of Bangor, the Bangor Humane Society and the Bangor City Republican Committee.

Macalester College

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Greta Alquist, daughter of Lawrence and Patricia Alquist of Bangor, was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Macalester College. She is a graduate of Bangor High School.

Prescott College

PRESCOTT, Az. – Kyle Cutshall of Bangor was awarded a bachelor of arts degree in adventure education on Dec. 15 at Prescott College.

University of Maine Alumni Association

ORONO – The University of Maine Alumni Association has announced the recipients of its 2007 Alumni Awards. They are:

. Alumni Career Award, UMAA’s highest honor: Col. William Smullen, Class of 1962, Fayetteville, N.Y. Smullen is a retired colonel in the U.S. Army and former chief of staff for Secretary of State Colin Powell. He serves as director of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University.

. Bernard Lown Humanitarian Award, in recognition of graduates who distinguish themselves in humanitarian service: Pamela White 1971, Dulles, Va. White is mission director of USAID, serving in Tanzania. She works in HIV/AIDS prevention, malaria control and primary education.

. Fogler Legacy Award, presented to families with multi-generation graduates of the University of Maine: Freeman Family; Patriarch: George Freeman, Class of 1903.

. Pine Tree Emblem Alumni Service Award, in recognition and appreciation of outstanding service in promoting alumni work: Bion Foster 1968 and 1970, Hampden.

. Black Bear Award, presented in appreciation of outstanding service to the University of Maine:

Gary Cran, 1962, Owls Head.

Al Hopkins, 1950, Hudson, N.H.

Amos Orcutt, 1964, Bangor.

Lew Pearson, 1963, Falls Church, Va.

. Block “M” Award, alumni activities award, to recognize goodwill for the University of Maine through work in local organizations, class activities and the Alumni Association:

Perry Hunter, 1952, Stonington.

Doug Kneeland, 1953, Lincoln.

Jeff Mills, 1982, West Long Branch, N.J.

Elizabeth Hibbard Smith, 1957, Phippsburg.

Charles Stanhope, 1971, Hyattsville, Md.

. Hilda Sterling Class Correspondent Award, Marion Libby Broaddus, 1942, Westbrook.

Honorees will be recognized at the Alumni Association Awards Breakfast on Sunday, June 3, at the Memorial Union, University of Maine, during Reunion Weekend 2007.

University of New England

BIDDEFORD – Area students have been named to the dean’s list at the University of New England for the fall semester:

Brewer: Ashley Austin.

Etna: Maegan Lincoln.

Glenburn: Kelly Willard.

Hermon: Ryan Tarr.

Holden: Megan McBurnie, Ashlee Simpson.

Old Town: Andrew Cole.

Orono: Laura Benoit, Lauren Young.

Veazie: Heather Laferriere.

Knauss Fellowship Program

A University of Maine alumna who recently completed the Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Program is now working on marine and coastal policy issues in North Carolina.

Sheril Kirshenbaum is an associate in research for ocean and coastal policy at the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University, where she will analyze regional ecosystem-based management initiatives and assist with environmental communications outreach. She received master’s degrees in marine biology and marine policy from the University of Maine, where she studied population dynamics and socio-economics of the Maine sea cucumber fishery.

The Knauss Fellowship Program serves students who have an interest in ocean and coastal resources and the national policy decisions affecting those resources. The program, sponsored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Sea Grant College Program, matches graduate students with hosts in the legislative and executive branches of government or institutions in the Washington area for a one-year fellowship.

Any student who, on April 5, is in a graduate or professional program in a marine or aquatic-related field at a United States accredited institution of higher education may apply to the National Sea Grant Office through the local Sea Grant program. The deadline for applications to the Maine Sea Grant Program is Friday, March 9. The dates of the official fellowship are Feb. 1, 2008-Jan. 31, 2009. For information about the Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Program, visit www.seagrant.noaa.gov/knauss/knauss.html.