Aroostook Valley Dairy 4-H Club
participates in Science Day
MAPLETON NEWS
by Jennifer Buzza
On Sunday, Oct. 23, members of the Aroostook Valley Dairy 4-H Club joined with millions of young people across the nation to become scientists for the day during the fourth annual 4-H National Youth Science Day (NYSD).
As part of 4-H NYSD, they participated in “Wired for Wind: The 2011 National Science Experiment,” which demonstrated how young people can implement alternatives to traditional energy production and have a positive impact on their communities and ecosystems.
Photo courtesy of Nancy Winslow
THE AROOSTOOK VALLEY DAIRY 4-H CLUB members are shown here with the wind turbines they built as part of the fourth annual 4-H National Youth Science Day. After constructing the working model wind turbines, youth were able to test them with the NMCC computerized wind tunnels. Pictured are, from left, front row: Nathaniel Thompson, Makayla Shackett, Alyssa Shackett, Mariah Mink, Amanda Winslow, Clint Goheen, Brody Smith and Sidney Smith. Back row: Gene Cyr, Ellie Goheen, Paige O’Bar, Stephanie Winslow, Danielle Cyr and Savannah Smith.
To combat a national shortage of young people pursuing science college majors and occupations, and to enhance the nation’s contribution to the sciences, 4-H NYSD demonstrates that science, engineering, math and technology are fun and attainable options for college degrees and future careers. Currently, more than 5 million young people across the nation participate in 4-H science, engineering, technology and applied math yearlong programming. Through the “One Million New Scientists, One Million New Ideas” campaign, 4-H is working toward a bold goal to engage 1 million new young people in science, engineering, technology and applied math programs by 2013.
Here in Aroostook County, the group had the unique opportunity to bring the 4-H Club to the Northern Maine Community College Alternative Energy Learning Center. A special thank you to Wayne Kilcollins, NMCC instructor, for introducing us on the different types of wind power technologies and showing us the equipment in the lab used to teach students.
Participating in the Youth Science Day were Nathaniel Thompson, Makayla Shackett, Alyssa Shackett, Mariah Mink, Amanda Winslow, Clint Goheen, Brody Smith, Sidney Smith, Gene Cyr, Ellie Goheen, Paige O’Bar, Stephanie Winslow, Danielle Cyr and Savannah Smith.
Birthdays
THE FAMILY of Phoebe McPherson recently celebrated her 96th birthday at Madigan House in Houlton where she has been a resident since January of this year.
Birthday wishes this week go out to Dale McHatten, Penny LeBlanc, Taylor Putnam Jr., Colby Beals, Terry Chasse, Daniel Bridgham, Scott Kenney, Sierra Farley, Crystal Dyer, Joe Powers, Jacob Buck, Caleb Buck, Stacey Wood, Ryan Bernier, Charles Currier II, Stacey Hamel and Jaidyn Blake.
Anniversaries
Happy anniversary wishes this week to Tracy and Lisa Simpson on the 2nd, Chris and Kim Woodworth on the 5th, and Elvert and Juanita Woodworth on the 8th.
Harvest Supper and Pumpkin Night
The public is invited to celebrate God’s bountiful harvest at the West Chapman Advent Christian Church. There will be a traditional Thanksgiving feast Saturday, Nov. 5 at 5:30 p.m. The feast will be followed by a time of rejoicing at the annual Pumpkin Night. This is a time for everyone to bring in a decorated pumpkin to show off. The theme this year is “Bible heroes,” so think of a hero and get decorating! There will be singing, laughing and simply a fun time!
Harvest sale and luncheon
The Mapleton United Methodist Church women will be hosting their annual harvest sale Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the church. There will be a bake sale, crafts and “Grandma’s attic.” Coffee and muffins will be sold starting at 9 a.m. and a luncheon of soups, biscuits and dessert will be sold starting at 11 a.m.
Benefit supper
The State Road Advent Christian Church will be hosting its annual harvest supper Saturday, Nov. 12 at the church at 5:30 p.m. This year the church will be collecting an offering during the supper to benefit the Sjoberg family of Presque Isle and their ongoing medical expenses. For those who might be unable to attend but would like to help support the family, you are encouraged to mail a donation to State Road Advent Christian Church, P.O. Box 551, Presque Isle ME 04769-0551. Please write “Sjoberg Family” in the memo line of your check.
Jennifer Buzza is the correspondent for Mapleton, Castle Hill and Chapman. She can be reached at 760-9115, or by e-mail at jbuzza@ainop.com.
