Planned power outage
The Houlton Water Company is reminding customer that there will be a planned, system-wide power outage on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 4-7 a.m. The rain date will be Sunday, Sept. 14 during the same time period.
During this time, all customers will be without power. The system power outage is necessary to perform maintenance at HWC substations. Company officials apologize for any inconvenience this outage may cause.
Art exhibit ongoing
Dawn light: The Artistry of the Wabanaki is the name of an exhibit at The Blue Moon Gallery and sponsored by Southern Aroostook Cultural Arts Program Tuesdays through Fridays, from noon to 5 p.m. through Oct. 18. For more information, call SACAP at 532-9119.
Holocaust author to present in Houlton
Hubert C. Kueter, author of My Tainted Blood, will visit Houlton on September 16th and 17th for two speaking engagements.
The community is invited to the HHS library at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 16. Keuter will return to HHS the following morning for an assembly geared toward high school students.
“My Tainted Blood” recounts daily existence in Germany from 1933-1946. Kueter’s unique perspective comes from the experience of being half Jewish in highly racist times. Kueter’s mother made him promise to keep his Jewish heritage a secret, and Kueter complied until her death years later.
Kueter’s renowned humor contrasts sharply with the horrors of the time. His presentation comes highly recommended, and reviewers praise his book for its wit and charm.
Kueter is a former professor of German literature and language at Colby College.
Project Graduation meeting
There will be a Project Graduation meeting in the Houlton High School guidance office on Thursday, Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m. All parents/guardians of senior students are invited to attend. Please send an e-mail message to the guidance staff at sucrovo@msln.net to be added to the notification list.
SAD 29 plans open houses
Local schools are inviting parents to a series of Open House events. They include: Thursday, Sept. 11at Houlton Elementary School from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and at Houlton Southside School from 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 17 at Houlton Jr./Senior High School from 5:30-7 p.m.; and a picnic on Thursday, Sept. 25 at Wellington School from 5:30-7 p.m.
Parents are reminded that these events present an opportunity to tour the schools and the classrooms. Individual conferences may be scheduled by contacting the schools directly. More information will be sent home with students.
Unicel salutes Humane Society
Every year Unicel recognizes “Hometown Heroes” in various communities across their market area. This year the cellular company is honoring the Houlton Humane Society, based on nominations received from their customers.
On Friday, Sept. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. there will be a reception at the Unicel office on North Road to raise awareness of the plight of all homeless animals and the specific areas of need for the Houlton Humane Society.
Shelter volunteers and board members will be on hand for the reception as well as several pets that are ready for adoption. In order to help the shelter meet its immediate financial needs, free will donations will be accepted during the event.
Event for the little ones
Healthy Families Aroostook playgroup, open to all children birth to age 5, will celebrate Fall Flowers on Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Houlton Rec Center. The event is offered free to the public.
Garden club to meet
The Houlton Garden Club will meet Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 1 p.m. at the Houlton Congregational Church. Guest speaker Heather Zakupowsky of Orient Gardens will give a program on garden pests entitled “Battle for your Backyard.” The public is welcome to attend. For more information, call Marlene Hofstetter at 538-0956.
Zoning Board sets hearing
The Houlton Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers on the second floor of the Town Office. On the agenda is an application by Darcy Lorom of 7 Ridgeway Street for an exception to zoning codes to operate a preschool.
SAD 25 board to meet
A regular school board meeting for SAD 25 will be held Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Katahdin Elementary School cafeteria. For a copy of the full agenda, call the superintendent’s office at 365-4272.
Sherman VFW plans events
There will be a public ceremony in remembrance of Sept. 11 on Thursday, Sept. 11 at the Sherman VFW in Stacyville starting at 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. — during the times of the four plane crashes. Bells will be rung at those times and candles lit.
Stop in anytime during that period to light a candle and share your thoughts. Donuts and coffee will be served.
There will be another public ceremony at the VFW in Stacyville on Friday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. for National POW-MIA Recognition Day. There will be several outdoor displays, special music and guest speakers. A lunch will follow. Everyone is welcome.
For more information call Coleen at 365-4832 or Allison at 365-4263.
Red Hat Society
Just a reminder that the Red Hat Border Belles will be having their monthly luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 11. The group will meet at 11 a.m. at Watson Hall to car-pool and travel to the Blue Moose in Monticello.
If you need a ride, be sure to let one of the group know or call Queen Mother Barbara Grant at 532-2501.
Happy Losers
The meeting of the Happy Losers was held Sept. 3rd at the Congregational Church vestry.
We had our ups and downs exercise which everyone really enjoys! We had fifteen members weigh-in and thirteen attuned our meeting.
Loretta Bouchard was the person who lost the most weight for the week, and runner-up was Annie Jane Smith. Great job ladies.
Reports were given by our secretary and treasurer for the week. Our leader, Jackie Pratt led the program for the week. Her topic was an article on Attitude’s, focus on solutions, and think positive.
Please feel welcome to our group of women every Wednesday with weigh-ins from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. and meeting starts at 9 a.m. Call 365-4884 for more information.
Class at Hodgdon Fire
Region Two Adult Vocational Education will sponsor a CPR course at the Hodgdon Fire Department on Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 5:30-9 p.m. Paul Stewart is the instructor and the course fee is $25.
For more information and to register, call MSAD 29/70 Adult Education at 521-3100 ext.5.
