Hot Diggity Dogs
By Barbara Scott
Staff Writer
In these tough economic times, the old adage “nothing is free” rings quite true, however — on Thursday Aug. 11, staff members from the Aroostook Republican and Northeast Publishing will prove this saying to be false.
Adults and children alike are invited to a “free” hotdog barbecue from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Collins Pond Park. During this time, stop by and enjoy a lunch of grilled hotdogs, chips and beverage (yes it’s all free) all served by staff members.
Witness the individuals who are the caretakers of your local newspaper (including the editor, who grills a mean hotdog) — those who you see in the office or speak to by phone and e-mail, those out and about, at meetings and events throughout the year in a change of venue. Come see us as we prove that not only do we juggle subscriptions, sales, listening, remembering, photography, writing/typing all at once — we can also grill and gab at the same time.
When wondering what to do for lunch on Thursday, Aug.11, don’t forget about the Aroostook Republican’s Customer Appreciation Day hotdog barbecue. It’s free — no questions asked.
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Strawberry Shortcake: A recipe for summer fun
By Barbara Scott
Staff Writer
Continuing a long-standing tradition, the Caribou Kiwanis Club will once again be offering their famous strawberry shortcakes on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12-13, during the Caribou Cares About Kids celebration.
On Friday, Aug. 12, Kiwanians will be serving up their delicious creations beginning at 4 p.m. just inside Teague Park near the small building. Following the parade, which starts at 6 pm., the traditional tasty treats will continue to be available as kids and families get ready to settle in at the park for Movie Night which begins at 8 p.m.
Kiwanis members will reappear in the park Saturday morning at 10, where they will once again demonstrate their culinary craft creating mountainous desserts from biscuits, fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
The shortcakes will be $3.50 each. Also offered during both days at the Kiwanis location will be grilled hotdogs for $1. Chips, water and other beverages will also be available at an additional cost.
All proceeds from the annual strawberry shortcake event go to support local youth programs and other Kiwanis activities including the club’s annual holiday dinners provided for senior citizens.
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Festival participation connects students with community
By Natalie Bazinet
Staff Writer
Students of the Loring Job Corps Center have been knocking on Pam Buck’s office door almost continuously in the past few weeks to volunteer for the Caribou Cares about Kids extravaganza.
As the work-based learning coordinator and community liaison, Buck’s been organizing volunteers to help with the festivities on Thursday, Aug. 11 and there’s no shortage of students eager to celebrate with the community by offering their services as skilled face painters.
“Our students want to be involved with the community because they live here,” Buck explained, adding that a surprising number of students wish to remain in the area after completing their vocational training at the center.
The Caribou Cares About Kids atmosphere is also an excellent time to introduce new students to the area, as it highlights just how friendly the Caribou community can be.
Aside from sharing their face painting expertise (which a few of them honed during their last Fun Day at the center), many students will be also be walking in the Caribou Cares about Kids Parade on Friday, Aug. 12.
Representatives of the center’s Student Government Association will be walking alongside select academic achievers from each vocation and distributing healthy snacks for parade-goers.
Approximately 10 volunteers from Job Corps will provide free face painting from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Collins Pond Park as part of Thursday’s Tie Die Extravaganza.
