News from Northern Community College Toward Excellence Fall 2011 Printed November, 2011 your opportunity NMCC Celebrates 50th Anniversary So far this has been a very eventful year as present, were on campus for the luncheon. Inside: we celebrate the College’s 50th anniversary. (See the story on page 11.) Things started off on January 12 with the In September, the highlight of NMCC’s Folks in the News 2 sights, sounds and tastes of the early 1960s 2nd Annual Homecoming Weekend was the Betty Baulch Remembered during a kick-off “sock hop” themed event in 50th Anniversary Gala held on September 10 Employee Service Awards the gym. Approximately 600 students and in the College’s gymnasium. Nearly 450 were Boucher Honored employees joined the fun. (See more details in the in attendance at the event which was a fund Martin Named Academic Dean Early Newsletter 2011 edition, available on-line.) raiser for the NMCC Foundation. Featured Casavant Appointed Acting Next, it was time to celebrate the 1970s. during the evening were 47 alumni and three Athletic Director In April, a “Keystones Cop” event was held, community members who were honored as New Employees Join NMCC during which time people could pay to have NMCC’s 50 Shining Stars. (See the story on an “arrest warrant” issued against an employee. page 11.) News of Note 4 The employee was then in “jail” until he or she A special 50th anniversary insert was Residential Wind Turbine could raise enough money to pay “bail.” All produced this summer that ran in all of the Weatherization Training Center funds raised were donated to the student orga- local papers. It featured a timeline of col- Students Take Part in nizations on campus. It was a great chance to lege activities over the past 50 years, photos TAMC Health Fair poke some fun, or maybe get some payback. and names of all 50 Stars, and other articles. Annual Book Drive Underway While the above events were more campus Extra copies are available. You can stop by the Work in Alternative Energy driven, two major community events took development office to pick one up, or e-mail Recognized place this summer and fall. [email protected] to request one. CompTIA Partnership On June 17, the College hosted a leg- The College will continue to celebrate 274 Graduate islative luncheon which featured Aroostook throughout this academic year, and during Non-Profit Management Courses County legislators over the past 50 years. This certain key moments of upcoming years. Still AT Students Race Tricycle marked the same day in 1961 that Governor slated for this year are activities to celebrate John Reed signed the legislation creating the 1980s and 1990s. Other special events Foundation News 8 Northeastern Maine Vocational Institute, a will include activities surrounding the 50th Golf Tournament Raises Funds forerunner of NMCC. More than 100 of The anniversary of the first incoming class in Fall County’s most prominent leaders, past and 2013. Worth Noting 9 German Companies Donate Governor LePage Addresses County Leaders for Program Economic and workforce development for Dead River Donates Trucks northern Maine were at forefront of a breakfast event attended by Governor Paul LePage and Alumni Highlights 10 Aroostook County leaders on October 7. Homecoming Weekend Held LePage, who was the featured speaker at the 50th Anniversary Gala event co-hosted by Leaders Encouraging Aroos- Former Lawmakers Honored took Development and NMCC in honor of the organizations 25th and 50th Anniversaries Past Events 12 respectively, shared his priorities for the State Book Signing with the 100 individuals gathered for the event, Constitution Day telling them that the key areas will be energy, Couponing Workshop education and the economy. Historical Presentations “Energy is a major obstacle that hinders Leadership Maine Visit our economy. We’ll be working on trying to Health Care Symposium get natural gas to as many parts of the state as possible. In Maine, we are 42 percent above Continuing Ed 16 the national average for energy, and that’s even Governor Paul LePage speaks to business leaders Offerings higher here in Aroostook County, so we simply have to address it,” said LePage. from Aroostook County during a breakfast on October 7 co-sponsored by LEAD and NMCC in the cont. on pg. 15 College’s residential construction lab. 2 NMCC Folks in the News Nursing Educator Betty NMCC Employees Honored for Service More than 100 employees and tomotive technology instructor; Wil- Baulch Remembered college retirees gathered in August for liam Egeler, dean of students; and Ron The NMCC family a luncheon to recognize 19 faculty and Fitzgerald, interim academic dean. Each and County health pro- staff members for their service to the Col- was presented with a plaque featuring a fessionals mourned the lege. President Timothy Crowley led the hand-turned wooden apple and inscrip- loss of an outstanding recognition event which featured touch- tion indicating an apple tree had been nurse, educator, admin- ing and humorous tributes to the honor- planted in their honor on campus. istrator and friend this ees by their fellow colleagues. Marking a quarter century of service summer. “As we celebrate 50 years, it is events to NMCC were Eileen McDougal, nurs- Betty Baulch (formerly Clark), like this that remind us that it is the ing instructor, and Paula York, office long-time NMCC nursing instructor and people here at NMCC that make the administration instructor. Twenty year department chair, passed away on August difference in the lives of our students honors were presented to Mary Cornelio, 10 at the age of 77. She was remembered who are the reason why we have been so nursing instructor, and Norma Smith, by colleagues as a visionary, leader and successful for five decades,” said Crowley. assistant director of financial aid. pioneer in the field of nursing education “Time and again we hear from students, Charles Kelley, electrical instructor, and as a competent and compassionate parents and alumni about how much of a was recognized for 15 years of service. caregiver who always stressed the impor- difference NMCC has made in their lives Ten year honors were presented to Eliza- tance of patient-centered care. or the lives of their children. Everyone beth Crawford, On Course for College “Betty, a fiercely independent who shares this sentiment with me also program coordinator, and Ruth White, woman, was a true leader, fine clini- speaks of the individuals on the College regional director of the Early College for cian, intelligent and well-respected faculty and staff who were instrumental ME program. colleague, and an exemplary professional in helping them to achieve their goals Nine employees were recognized for role model. Whether one was a student and realize their dreams.” five years of service: Heidi Broad-Smith, in her classroom or a faculty member, Three employees were honored for early childhood education instructor; she encouraged critical and construc- 30 years of service: Daniel Boyd, au- cont. on pg. 7 tive thought processes and independent thinking and reasoning,” said Betty Kent- Boucher Honored by UMFK Conant, retired chair of the nursing and allied health department, and a colleague The at Fort and friend of Baulch’s for over three Kent Nursing Division presented Daryl decades. Boucher, NMCC emergency medical ser- Baulch was a 1952 graduate of vices coordinator and instructor, with the Houlton High School. She earned her Distinguished Nursing Alumni Award at its Pinning Ceremony in May. bachelor of science degree in nursing The award is bestowed upon a gradu- (BSN) from in 1957, in a ate of the UMFK nursing program who program that included two years of clini- displays accomplishment in the nursing cal experience in Boston hospitals. She profession, as well as a commitment to earned a master of education degree in his/her community through volunteer College Distance Education Instructor 1980 from the University of Maine. service and humanitarian efforts. Award in 2007. She began her employment at the Boucher, a graduate of UMFK’s class The consistent theme across then Northern Maine Vocational Tech- of 1992, has an impressive and distin- Boucher’s work is that he is a leader of nical Institute in 1968, teaching and guished career in nursing education and integrity--recognized by his peers for providing clinical supervision to practical practice that spans more than 18 years. community relationship building. He is nursing students in Houlton. She moved He is best known for his dedicated a highly-dedicated, energetic, respected to the Presque Isle campus in 1973 and service as an exemplary nursing and EMS leader with the ability to quickly adapt to went on to lead the nursing department instructor at NMCC. He received the changing needs. for more than 12 years before her retire- NMCC President’s Award in 2006, in He has served as a consultant and ment in 1994. It was during her tenure recognition of his talents. In that year, he presenter, a paramedic, a staff mem- as department chair that the associate de- also received the Maine Council of Asso- ber and critical care flight nurse at The gree nursing program was approved as a ciate Degree Nursing Programs Educator Aroostook Medical Center, a member pilot program. Prior to that, the College of the Year. In 2009, he was honored and medical rescue volunteer leader for had offered only a diploma-level program with the NMCC Instructor of the Year the Maine Winter Sports Center, and a for practical nursing. Award. volunteer for Special Olympics. In 2008, Baulch was named one As an adjunct instructor for St. Boucher is pursuing a doctoral of the four inaugural inductees to the Joseph’s College, he also was recognized degree at Capella University School of Health Care Professionals Wall of Dis- for his contributions to increasing access Education in Educational Leadership and tinction, located near the entrance of the to nursing education across the state Management with an anticipated date of nursing wing of the Christie Building. of Maine and awarded the St. Joseph’s completion of spring 2012. 3 Experienced County Education Casavant Appointed Administrator Named Academic Dean Acting Athletic Director An experienced County education ics. Her tenure at A familiar face on the NMCC administrator, who has held leadership the magnet school campus has assumed a position familiar positions at both the Maine School of began in 1996, to him. Bill Casavant, who served as Science and Mathematics and the Loring when she was ap- NMCC’s director of Job Corps Center, has been named to the pointed assistant physical education, top academic post at NMCC. director. She was promoted to the top athletics and intramu- Dr. Dorothy “Dottie” Martin, post in 2000. Prior to relocating to rals in the 1980’s and NMCC academic dean, began her new Maine, Martin held positions in the field early 90’s, has been duties at the College on August 1. of education in Louisiana. named acting athletic “We are excited to welcome Dr. “I am thrilled with the opportunity director. Martin to NMCC as our new academic to work with the dedicated faculty and Casavant also dean. Throughout her career Dottie has staff at NMCC. During my time in returned for his second consecutive sea- demonstrated a level of commitment to Aroostook County, I have seen a strategic son as coach of the Falcons soccer team. students and to supporting and fostering focus on improving the learning envi- He will spend the coming months over- academic excellence that is most impres- ronment that has allowed for innovative seeing the athletic program at NMCC sive. I am confident that the students, technology and industry standards to be and working with a team to develop a faculty and staff will benefit from and integrated into instruction and learning plan to create a fitness center on campus. enjoy working with her,” said President at NMCC,” said Martin. After heading athletics at NMCC, Tim Crowley. Martin holds a Ph.D. in Educational Casavant served as director of admissions Martin most recently served as career Leadership with an emphasis in higher for the College for more than a decade, development director at the Loring Job education from the University of Missis- from 1995 through 2008. He also served Corps Center in Limestone for nearly sippi in Oxford; two masters degrees – in as athletic director at the University of seven years. In that capacity she was Educational Administration and Supervi- Maine at Presque Isle for two years. responsible for day to day oversight of the sion and Library Science and Educational “I’m excited about working to build academic and career technical training Administration, both from Northwestern the athletic program and growing the program. State University in Natchitoches, Louisi- number of student athletes on campus. Before joining Job Corps in 2004, ana; and a bachelor of science degree in I am also pleased to be working on the Martin served as executive director of the Elementary Education from Louisiana fitness center project as it will benefit stu- Maine School of Science and Mathemat- College in Pineville, Louisiana. dents, faculty and staff,” said Casavant. New Employees Join NMCC Campus Community With a new academic year underway, Shelli Cronkhite of Westfield, a Pelletier has held NMCC welcomed four faculty members familiar face on campus, joined the arts positions in various to campus. and sciences department as a social sci- departments at Northern Frank Pytlak of ences instructor. She replaces John Price, Maine Medical Center Presque Isle is the new who retired after 32 years at NM. including: intensive care/ instructor for NMCC’s Cronkhite served as a medical surgical, child/ residential construction counselor/student devel- adolescent psychiatric, cardiac rehabilita- program. He replaces opment specialist in the tion and as a community educator. She Guy Jackson, who retired NMCC counseling office also served as an adjunct nursing instruc- after 30 years at the College. for nearly six years. In tor at UMFK. Pelletier graduated from Pytlak graduated from the University addition, she has been an UMFK in 1994 with a bachelor’s degree of Maine at Presque Isle in 1985, earn- adjunct instructor since in biology. She obtained her bachelor of ing his bachelor’s degree in behavioral 2009, teaching speech, technical commu- science degree in nursing in 1998 from science. Since 1976 he has owned his nications, applied human relations and . own residential construction company, general psychology. Cronkhite graduated Joining the arts and F. Pytlak Construction Inc. He taught with a bachelor of arts in behavioral sci- sciences department as in the residential construction program ence from UMPI in 2002 and obtained a communication in- at NMCC during the spring semester in her master of science in school counsel- structor is Lynne Nelson 2004, and has been a substitute teacher ing from Husson University in 2010. Manion of Old Town. in the Presque Isle and Caribou school Sandy Pelletier of Fort Kent has also She has been teaching systems. He is a member of the residen- transitioned to a new role at the College. social science and journalism classes at tial construction program advisory com- She had served as a nursing instructor at John Bapst Memorial High School in mittee, a board member of the Presque NMCC’s off-campus center in Madawas- Bangor since 2002. She has also served Isle Wesleyan Church, and has been a ka. She has now assumed a position as a as an adjunct faculty member at Husson foster parent for many years. nursing instructor on the P.I. campus. University in Bangor. cont. on pg. 15 4 News of Note Residential Wind Turbine Latest Teaching Tool for Students Enrolled in Alternative Energy Programs A newly installed residential wind NMCC purchased the tower through turbine is the latest teaching tool for Northern Electric Incorporated of Ash- NMCC students. The 10 kilowatt unit land. The company installed the turbine at the site of NMCC’s Northern Maine in August at the alternative energy center. Center for Excellence in Alternative En- “Having a working wind turbine ergy Training and Education will be used system available to students enables first by students in the wind power technol- hand opportunity to compare theoretical ogy and other programs that incorporate calculations with actual performance,” alternative energy into the curriculum. said Wayne Kilcollins, NMCC wind The $55,000 turbine was purchased power technology instructor. “Running using funds donated to the College by calculations, reading articles, and looking Mary Smith, a philanthropist who con- at pictures do not complete the learning tributed $1.2 million to NMCC to sup- experience. Having a system available port expansion of the alternative energy gives the students the ability for ‘what curriculum. if’ questions that they can work through “This will be a most valuable teach- and see changes in performance.” ing tool for our students and instructors,” He intends to use the turbine in sev- said NMCC President Timothy Crow- eral of his courses. Among the exercises ley. “The immediate access to hands-on students will conduct include compara- learning opportunities that this turbine tive data analysis with data gathered over provides will enhance the efforts of our the past year from an anemometer in- instructors and will complement other stalled nearby on campus, and others us- technologies in solar and biomass energy ing real-time power output data from the that will be added to the alternative en- turbine. Students will also use the tower Crews from Northern Electric Incorporated ergy center in the coming months.” for climb and rescue practice activities, of Ashland install an 80 foot tall residential The turbine, manufactured by Nor- and for inspection activities similar to wind turbine at the site of NMCC’s alternative man, Oklahoma-based Bergey Wind- those used in field service. energy center. power Company, is an EXCEL model The American Wind Energy Associa- and measures 23 feet in diameter. The tion rates the annual energy production unit, installed on an 80 foot lattice on the turbine model at 13,200 kilowatt tower, is designed for high reliability, low hours at an average wind speed of 11 maintenance, and automatic operation in miles per hour. NMCC will use it as a adverse weather conditions. supplemental power source for the center.

NMCC instructors Pam Buck and Al. St. Peter demonstrate the workings of the pressure Alternative Energy Center Now Houses One of house that is a key part of the Weatherization Four Weatherization Training Centers in Maine Training Center now located at the College NMCC’s alternative energy center is now home to the state’s newest during the open house held recently. Weatherization Training Center. The facility, made possible through a $220,000 grant from the Maine State Housing Authority, is one of only four in the state. As a result of the funding provided to Maine by the U.S. De- partment of Energy, NMCC’s alternative energy center will serve as a regional resource to study how to make homes more energy efficient, safe and healthy. College officials showcased the new addition to the facility during an open house that coincided with Maine Weatherization Day on October 27. The Weatherization Training Center includes a pressure house that dem- onstrates a full range of pressure diagnostic measures under a wide variety of situations. The mini-home, located inside the lab area, is designed to help students learn techniques for insulating and air sealing. To simulate real- world conditions the house is equipped with space allocated as a living room, bedroom, bathroom and a combustion air zone. It features a heating sys- tem, a vented space heater, water heater, bath fan, kitchen range hood and a clothes dryer. Controlled electronically and using a smoke machine, the unit is run by a touch screen panel and has a variety of built-in scenarios to help students visually understand the effects of pressure and the flow of energy in a home. cont. on pg. 14 5 NMCC & TAMC Work in Alternative Partner for Energy Recognized Health Fair The successful efforts of NMCC NMCC nursing students to train a new workforce for jobs in took their annual health fair out alternative energy and how that work to the community this fall in enhances regional economic growth collaboration with The Aroos- for an emerging industry were featured took Medical Center. in October by a national organization. Second year nursing stu- Northern Maine Community dents took part in TAMC’s annual Fall The Aroostook Medical Center provided a College: Rural Partnership to Build a $400 scholarship for the display determined Health Fair on October 1 to provide edu- Green Economy, was the “Colleges in cation on a variety of wellness topics to to be “best in show,” as judged by a panel of TAMC managers. Above, winning this year’s Action” story highlighted on the increase community health awareness. In competition were, front from left, the team website and in the October newsletter addition to the nursing exhibits, the fair of Nikki Benick, Vonda McNally and Emily of the Washington D.C. based Sus- featured free flu shots, health screenings, Greaves. tainability Education and Economic tours of the hospital, and a heart healthy Development (SEED) Center. barbecue. The article highlights NMCC’s The community health fair com- efforts to develop educational curricu- ponent was added to the curriculum lum in alternative energy and specifi- to provide the senior students with an cally focuses on the College’s work as a opportunity to plan and present a struc- lead partner in the Mobilize Northern tured teaching project in a public health Maine initiative. The comprehensive setting. According to members of the Above: Nursing student planning process involves representa- Aaron Olmstead goes over nursing faculty, the opportunity to part- tives from Northern Maine Develop- ner with TAMC for a health fair like this some cardiac health info with an attendee. LEFT: ment Commission, workforce devel- is an ideal way to meet that objective. Laurie Shackett discusses opment, the business community, In the spring, the students will the importance of mammo- nonprofits, government, and higher participate in the Fort Fairfield Middle grams for detection of breast education. cancer. School health fair. “It is especially rewarding to have NMCC & ACAP Kick-off Annual Children’s Book Drive the work of our campus community recognized as a success story and fea- Project; Drop-off Locations Throughout The County tured as such nationally. This speaks NMCC is again partnering with the bers throughout the region by offering volumes for the excellent work of our Aroostook County Action Program to more drop-off locations. faculty, students and staff. There has enrich the lives of area children through “We are proud at ACAP to be part- been a great deal of innovation on our a community service activity during the nering again with NMCC on this holiday campus in developing not only the Holiday season. project. Our work in early childhood wind power technology program but During last year’s book drive, education revolves around literacy devel- also in introducing solar, biomass and NMCC and ACAP volunteers collected opment which is key to school readiness other alternative energy curriculum,” and distributed more than 6,000 books and success in life. This project is an op- said NMCC President Timothy Crow- to youth lined along Main Street dur- portunity to share the gift of literacy with ley. “The article also acknowledges ing the Holiday Light Parade. The two children in the community at large,” said our commitment to supporting and organizations are once again turning to Sue Powers, senior manager, ACAP Child leading economic development efforts the community for book donations to and Family Services. in northern Maine.” help put a smile on the faces of children Individuals or organizations with SEED is the first national coordi- attending the parade. children’s books to donate may drop off nated strategy to support community “We want to give people ample books at the following locations: the in- colleges in building the green econo- opportunity to sort through books their formation window, NMCC Christie lob- my. It was created by the American children have outgrown or no longer by, 33 Edgemont Dr., P.I.; ACAP Main Association of Community Colleges read, or to purchase books in the com- Office, 771 Main St., P.I.; ACAP Park (AACC), the primary advocacy orga- ing weeks to donate to this worthwhile Street Center, PI; ACAP Employment nization for the nation’s community cause,” said Colleen Harmon, the & Training, 91 Military St., Houlton; colleges, and ecoAmerica, a non- NMCC instructor who launched the ACAP Fort Kent Child Care Center, 40 profit that uses consumer research and book collection project eight years ago. Alfalfa Ave.; ACAP Caribou Child Care strategic partnerships to create large- This is the second year NMCC will Center, Bowles Rd.; and Box of Books, scale engagement programs that build partner with ACAP for the book drive. 678 Fort Fairfield Road in Caribou. awareness, understanding and action The collaboration makes donating books The book collection effort will con- cont. on pg. 15 more convenient for community mem- tinue through the month of November. 6 News of Note 274 Graduate NMCC Partners with “Education is the founda- CompTIA to Broaden tion of a progressive society. It Student Opportunities is also one of the cornerstones of a vibrant and growing economy. A new partnership between Com- Today you are helping to ce- puting Technology Industry Associa- ment Maine’s future as a healthy, tion (CompTIA) and Northern Maine prosperous economy. Today also Community College will expand learning marks the end of your student life opportunities on campus, while lowering here at Northern Maine Commu- related testing costs for those seeking cer- nity College and the beginning of tain hardware and software certifications. a long career filled with optimism The CompTIA Authorized Acad- and opportunity,” said Gerard emy Program is an educational program place for second chances, or even third or Chasse, president and CEO of Bango fourth chances. One thing I have learned designed to give schools, government Hydro Electric Company, in his com- retraining agencies and nonprofit organi- while at NMCC is that it is never too late mencement address to NMCC graduates to learn or to receive an education.” zations the ability to extend the reach and on May 14. overall impact of education by working He left his classmates with this ad- Also speaking at commencement was vice: “whatever you take on in life from to prepare learners for careers within the NMCC’s “Student of the Year,” Dustin field of information technology. this point forward, whether it be your job Graham of Mapleton. or something else you become involved While CompTIA certification op- “Northern Maine Community Col- portunities have long been a part of in, do it with passion. Don’t do it for the lege is not only a first college experience glory, or the credit, do it because you the computer electronics program at for a student such as myself, it is also a NMCC, becoming a part of the Comp- truly enjoy it and it makes you happy.” TIA Academy serves as a great addition to the current curriculum, according to Presque Isle Historical Society and NMCC Partner to instructor Joe McLauglin. Offer Certificate in Non-Profit Management Program “We have been teaching courses The Presque Isle Historical Society Aroostook County non-profit organiza- that map to CompTIA’s A+, Network+, and NMCC have partnered to offer those tions if we are to be successful in achiev- Security+, and Linux+ exams. Be- involved with non-profit organizations ing our missions in this economy,” said ing an Authorized Academy Program the opportunity to take courses and even Smith. “It is imperative that non-profit member adds additional resources that earn a certificate in non-profit manage- executives as well as key staff and volun- can be added to student training,” said ment. The pilot project was made pos- teers have the skills and resources neces- McLaughlin. “While NMCC also serves sible through a grant from the Aroostook sary to meet the challenges facing them.” as a Pearson Vue testing center, having County Fund of the Maine Community Marketing for Non-Profits and the opportunity of offering more training Foundation. The certificate program Grant-Writing 101 were offered in and education on our campus is a benefit offers a series of eight courses covering a September and October. The remaining to our students.” variety of topics of interest to non-profit sessions are: Coaching Staff for Improved Being a member of the Academy will organizations. Performance (November 18), Fundrais- also serve to lower expenses to students Coordinated by the NMCC Con- ing for the Non-Profit (December 16), by helping to provide the A+, Network tinuing Education Division, workshops Strategic Planning for Non-Profits (Janu- +, Linux+, and Security + certification run for four hours once monthly on ary 20), Leadership Development for examinations students need to graduate Friday mornings. Since the first two Non-Profits (February 17), Effective Use from the computer electronics program sessions have already run, it is too late to of Volunteers (March 16), and Financial at a reduced rate. register for the full certificate program. Management for Non-Profits (April 20). “With the economy and student However, interested persons can still Individuals may enroll in as many budgets being as tight as they are, the register for the individual upcoming or as few workshops in the program as reduced prices in exams make testing workshops. desired. The cost for each course is $49 more affordable. Having students gradu- According to Kimberly Smith, secre- for the first ten enrollees and $79 per ate with these certifications opens many tary/treasurer of the Presque Isle Histori- person for the class for participants who doors to employment. It also offers third cal Society and project grant writer and register after the first ten participants are party validation of the skills learned by coordinator, the timing could not be confirmed. Any organization that pays NMCC students,” said McLaughlin. better to introduce such a program in for three attendees in one session may The Academy also offers students the northern Maine. send a fourth at no cost. resources to explore potential employ- “Our organization (Presque Isle For more information, please contact ment opportunities and avenues for long Historical Society) recognizes the need the NMCC Continuing Education Divi- term career growth. for such training for our own board and sion at (207) 768-2849 or bhummel@ volunteers as well as that of the other 485 nmcc.edu. 7 Automotive Technology Students Assemble and Race Tricycle at New Hampshire Speedway Four NMCC automotive technology seniors and their instructor were selected to compete in the first-ever “GearWrench Racing Speed Challenge” on September 23 at the famed New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon. The race was set as a warm-up of sorts leading up to both the Camping World Series Truck race the next day, featuring the #17 GearWrench/Red Horse Racing Toyota Tundra driven by Timothy Peters, NMCC’s team assembles their tricycle and the Sylvania 300 NASCAR Sprint during that component of the competi- Cup Series the following day. Unlike the tion during the “GearWrench Racing other racers who rounded the oval over the Speed Challenge” in Loudon, NH. From weekend, the NMCC students, and their left, John Gardner of Millinocket, Hal Cushman of Wytopitlock, Joshua Brag- counterparts from four other New England don of Ashland and Derek Finnemore colleges, competed on three wheels instead of Mapleton came in second place in of four, and top speed was determined by a assembling their tricycle, completing in very different kind of pedal power and pit just three seconds behind the winning crew effort. team. The students raced using an adult size Schwinn Tricycle provided by GearWrench Employees from page 2 and the tool company’s Maine product Avon Brown, custodian II; Shelli distributor, Bangor headquartered N. H. Cronkite, psychology instructor; Bragg. Before requiring fast footwork on Fred Doody, maintenance; Susan the part of the students, the challenge first Dugal, nursing instructor; Debo- put to use some of the technical skills they rah Folsom, nursing instructor in are learning in that they had to assemble Houlton; Peter Goheen, campus the tricycle. safety and security officer; Jan “This was a great opportunity for the Grieco, English instructor; and students, the college, and our program to Jason Parent, director of develop- gain some exposure. This event gave these ment and college relations. students a chance to display their skills, Three recent retirees were Presented with ten year service awards were have a good time, and win some tools,” said also recognized at the luncheon. Guy Elizabeth Crawford (seated, left) and Ruth White (seated, center). Charles Kelley (seated, Dan Boyd, NMCC automotive instructor. Jackson, John Price and Ron Fitzgerald The NMCC students, under the were presented rocking chairs with an right) was honored for 15 years of service. Five year honorees were (standing, from left) guidance of Boyd, went head to head with engraved NMCC seal. Heidi Broad-Smith, Avon Brown, Shelli Cronkite, similar size teams from Washington County Deborah Folsom, Jan Grieco and Jason Parent. Community College and Eastern Maine Missing from photo were five year honorees Fred Doody, Susan Dugal and Peter Goheen. Community College, and one school each from New Hampshire and Vermont in the challenge that was televised on the SPEED Channel. In addition to bragging rights, the win- ning team earned $1,000 in GearWrench tools and five pit passes to join the Gear- Wrench 17 Race Team for the Saturday Truck Series Race at the Speedway. All Front row, from left: Daniel Boyd, William Egeler other four finishing teams received Gear- and Ronald Fitzgerald were honored for 30 years Wrench tool sets in various amounts and of service. Honored for 20 years of service were five tickets to the Saturday Truck Series Mary Cornelio (standing, left) and Norma Smith Seated from left in the rocking chairs they Race. NMCC’s team placed third place (missing from photo). Twenty-five year honorees were presented are retirees Ronald Fitzgerald, were Eileen McDougal (center) and Paula York. Guy Jackson and John Price. overall in the competition. 8 Foundation News Special thanks to our sponsors: Annual “TD Bank Golf Tournament to Benefit Title Sponsor NMCC Foundation” Raises Scholarship Funds TD Bank, N.A. NMCC students will be the benefi- staff, sponsors, and NMCC Foundation Major Sponsors ciaries of more than $18,000 in scholar- donors to raise much needed financial Aramark ship funds raised through the TD Bank support for the Foundation,” said Kelley. Coca-Cola Golf Tournament to benefit the NMCC “Our sponsors and supporters have re- MMG Insurance Company Foundation held on August 11 at the mained very generous. The proceeds from Northern Maine Development Commission Aroostook Valley Country Club. this tournament are all about the future Quigley’s Building Supply WAGM-TV Just over one hundred golfers teed off of our youth and we all remain proud and for the annual scramble. An additional honored to be a small part of that future.” Hole Sponsors dozen people joined the golfers for a din- This marked the sixth year TD Bank A&L Construction, Inc. ner and silent auction that followed play. has partnered with the NMCC Founda- Buck Construction, Inc. Joining in the festivities was Larry Wold, tion to host the golf tournament. Chester M. Kearney County Super Spuds, Inc. president of TD Bank-Maine. “We are most grateful to Mike Kelley, Daigle Oil Company “It is great to be here with you today Ray Hews, and many others at TD Bank Daigle & Houghton, Inc. and for TD Bank to join forces with the for their work on this annual event. We Graves Supermarkets, Inc. Northern Maine Community College appreciate the participation of the players Huber Engineered Woods LLC Foundation to host this tournament,” and all the sponsors and supporters of the Husson University Lynox Welding Supply/Lynox Cleaning Systems said Wold to those gathered before the tournament. It not only gives support of Sure Winner Foods 11:00 a.m. tournament shotgun start. the institution, but it directly affects the “Most of you gathered here today benefit students, which is what it is all about,” Half Hole Sponsors directly from the work of the community said Brian Hamel, NMCC Foundation Amanda Blade, LMT college each day. Many of the employ- Chair. Cary Medical Center F.A. Peabody ees that make your businesses run are Winners of the TD Bank Cup, with Frank Martin Sons, Inc. graduates of NMCC. There is no better the first place low gross, was the team of Griffeth Ford Lincoln Mercury resource for education, training and Brad Boyles, Greg Palm and Tim Belden, Maine Public Service workforce development in our state than all of Presque Isle, with a score of 60. First Pines Health Services the community college system.” low net were Denis Paradis, Chad Cyr Presque Isle Rotary Club Star City, Hillside, & Mars Hill IGA’s Wold’s comments were echoed by and Dale Dubay of Fort Kent with a score The Aroostook Medical Center Michael J. Kelley, TD Bank regional vice of 49.4. Second place net went to John Thompson-Hamel, LLC president. Pelletier of Van Buren, Jeff Pangburn of United Insurance-Hayden/Perry Agency “TD Bank is extremely pleased with Presque Isle and Robert Poiesz of Mada- Hole in One Sponsor our continuing partnership with the waska, with a score of 52.4. Third low Cruise One NMCC Foundation. Our annual golf net went to Ray Hews and Greg Smith of tournament provides a wonderful oppor- Presque Isle and Ralph Miller of Portage, Special thanks as well to all who tunity to join together for a day of fun with a score of 53.4. donated items for the Silent Auction. with our customers, employees, NMCC Closest to the pin for the men was Jeff Irving of Caribou on hole 8 and Jason Woollard of Mars Hill on hole 15. Sheila Nemer of Ashland won for the women on both holes. The longest drive winner for the men was Bill Getman of Mars Hill, with Nemer winning for the women. Dan Levesque of Ashland won the putting contest.

Michael J. Kelley (left), regional vice president of TD Bank, NMCC Foundation board member and key organizer of the annual TD Bank Golf Tournament to Benefit the NMCC Foundation, presents the winning tournament trophy – the TD Bank Cup – for first place low gross to (center left Greg Palm, Bradlee Boyles, and Tim Belden of Presque Isle. Tournament organizer Ray Hews of TD Among those who played in the tournament Bank, Brian Hamel, NMCC Foundation Board Chair, and NMCC President Tim Crowley join in con- were (from left) NMCC instructors Greg Thomp- gratulating the team. son, Dan Boyd and Dean Duplessis. Su pport Worth Noti ng 9 NMCC Wind Power Technology Program Receives Donations from Three German Companies NMCC’s wind power technology based in Much, Germany. The company, program has attracted international at- which has developed and manufactured tention resulting in $28,000 worth of innovative torque and tension systems tool and equipment donations from three which are being sold worldwide under German companies. The announcement the tradename ‘Plarad,’ contributed more was made at the American Wind Energy than $25,600 in power bolting equip- Association WINDPOWER Conference ment. and Exhibition in Anaheim, California. Plarad donated a set of precision Representatives from the compa- bolting tools so that students can learn nies announced their gifts to instructor handling of such equipment, including Jeff Freeman (left), president of PLARAD Wayne Kilcollins, who attended the safety training. The tools, which include Bolting Technology, Inc., traveled to NMCC to four-day event in May along with other a hydraulic torque wrench, ratchet head, tour the College’s wind power facilities and to demonstrate the use of the equipment his delegates from Maine involved in the drive unit and accompanying hydraulic company donated to wind power technology state’s wind industry. The three German power pack, are used to tighten bolts that instructor Wayne Kilcollins and his students. corporations are major suppliers to the hold sections of tower and turbine drive The company manages the North American international wind industry and are also components together, attach the blades to markets of PLARAD, one of three German actively engaged in growing their North the hub assembly, as well as the nacelle to companies that donated wind power equip- ment to the College. American business. the tower. “To have our efforts recognized by PSA Sicherheitstechnik GmbH of three leading international companies Solingen, Germany donated a set of in the wind industry speaks volumes to climbing safety gear for turbine techni- the work that is happening at Northern cians which includes a full body harness, Maine Community College and across double lanyard and work positioning the State of Maine in terms of develop- rope, valued at $370. ment of wind projects,” he said. August Friedberg GmbH of Gelsen- The largest of the donations came kirchen, Germany provided $2,000 from Wagner GmbH & Co.KG, a fam- worth of bolts and threaded rods. ily owned precision tool manufacturer Donation from Dead River Company to Benefit Students at Three Community Colleges A significant in-kind donation from will enhance the hands-on training for Above: Robert Morgan, president of Dead the Dead River Company given to The students here at NMCC, Eastern Maine River Company, speaks to those gathered Foundation for Maine’s Community Col- Community College and Washington about his company’s support of the Maine leges will enhance the hands-on learning County Community College.” Community College System. Below: Diesel opportunities at three of the state’s com- The three diesel trucks, all Navistar hydraulics student Phillip Willey speaks about what the donation means to his program, munity colleges, including NMCC. International 9200 series models, rep- while his instructor Bob Rice looks on. On September 16, Robert Moore, resent the initial gift from Dead River president of Dead River Company, an- Company. Altogether the value of the nounced the initial gift of three trucks, eleven trucks will total approximately one of which came to NMCC, at a $100,000. ceremony in the diesel hydraulics lab at “The gift announcement by Dead NMCC before members of the freshman River Company to The Foundation for class for the program. Maine’s Community Colleges, and in “Throughout our 103-year history, turn to our campus, is significant because Dead River Company has always kept it underscores the high level of support our customers, neighbors and commu- and appreciation for the work of our nities top of mind,” said Moore. “We college and that of our sister colleges proudly support Maine’s high-quality across the state,” said NMCC President educational opportunities in the commu- Timothy Crowley. “We are most grateful nity college system. Given our experi- to Dead River Company for recogniz- ence in working with graduates of these ing what we do and acknowledging the programs, as well as the budget challenges importance of our efforts toward the faced by community colleges, we are con- betterment of the economy of our region fident that our donation of these trucks and state.” cont. on pg. 13 10 Alumni Highlights NMCC Holds Homecoming Weekend & 50th Anniversary Gala The NMCC Alumni & Friends for an evening of dinner, dancing and Organization hosted it’s second annual celebrating the college’s rich heritage. Homecoming Weekend on September 9 The festivities began with The Aroos- and 10, focusing on the College’s 50th took Medical Center Social. TAMC was anniversary. the platinum level sponsor for the Gala An open house was held on Friday, along with Aramark, NMCC’s campus September 9. Community members dining services provider, who sponsored and more than 200 high school students the meal. toured the campus and learned about the The highlight of the evening was the exciting things happening at the College. honoring of NMCC’s constellation of The open house included a free barbecue “50 Shining Stars,” featuring one alumni lunch featuring music by the Presque Isle from each of the graduating classes, as Middle School Jazz Band under a tent in well as three community members who front of the college gymnasium. have played a key role in the develop- A dozen area vendors took part in a ment of the College. See the related story Harvest Bazaar throughout the day, and on the adjacent page. various entertainment was held under the Once all of the “Stars”were presented NMCC alum Dusty Graham (center), who was tent through the afternoon and evening, with their honors, the well-known area himself a member of the soccer team the past including musical performances by band “Common Crossing” performed two years before graduating in May, gets the Jeremy Hale and Dan Rooney, Zumba for attendees to enjoy a night of danc- ball past NMCC Falcon Jacob Lassonde. demonstrations, entertainment by the ing. The band is led by NMCC alumnus Moon Dance Studios Cloggers, Karaoke Brian Mosher of Presque Isle, who was and Open Mic hours, and music by DJ one of the evening’s Star honorees. Bob Collins The celebratory event served not only Activities on Saturday, September to mark the occasion of five decades of 10, began with a brunch and pep rally, service by the College, but proceeds from followed by a soccer match between the the evening benefited the NMCC Foun- NMCC Falcons and a team of NMCC dation, which provides scholarship and alumni. Despite a valiant effort by other assistance to students attending the alumni, the Falcons won the game with a institution and also funds instructional score of 6 to 1. technology and other purchases for the Saturday evening brought the high- College annually. Funds raised through light event of NMCC’s 50th Anniversary the silent auction, coordinated by the celebration. The 50th Anniversary Gala NMCC Alumni and Friends Organiza- Dinner and Silent Auction drew nearly tion, will go toward future activity hosted The Gala ended with dancing to the music of 450 people to the campus gymnasium by that organization. Common Crossing.

Approximately 700 campus and community NMCC athletic director Bill Casavant (center) speaks to one of the members stopped tour groups during the College’s Open House on September 9. by to enjoy the More than 250 high school students from across the County and BBQ luncheon community members toured the campus and learned more about during the NMCC NMCC offerings. Open House. 11 50 Shining Stars Honored As part of the 50th anniversary celebration for the College, the NMCC Alumni & Friends Organization selected of a constellation of “50 Shining Stars,” fea- turing one alum from each of the graduating classes, as well as three community members who have played a key role in the development of the College. The individuals were recognized in a media campaign by the College earlier this fall and at the NMCC 50th Anniversary Gala Banquet on September 10. “We were looking for and selected a really good mix of people who have been successful in their own right and have made a positive difference in their pro- fession, community and in the lives of others around them,” said Cindy Albert, member of the selection committee. “As individuals and as a group, these ‘shining stars’ tell the true NMCC story and really demonstrate the very positive and profound impact the College has had on the economic development of The County and the quality of life of our community through the years.” In addition to the 47 stars that represent each of the graduating classes for NMCC and its forerunners, Betty Walker (right) accepts Dr. Jack Forbush, a 1994 Justinian Engels (left) the Alumni and Friends Organization solicited the her Shining Star award from nursing graduate, is now a receives his Shining Star public to find three community leaders to honor who Kris Doody, CEO of Cary physician with a practice award from this father, have made a significant difference in the evolution of Medical Center, sponsor in Hampden, providing Richard Engels. Justinian is a the institution. of the star. Betty is a 1986 the full spectrum of family 2002 graduate of the diesel Each honoree was presented with a special star graduate from what was medicine. He accepts his hydraulics program and now award designed and crafted by Dennis Albert, NMCC then the secretarial science Shining Star award from works for Cummins, Inc. in welding and metal fabrications instructor, and his program. She is now the Sylvia Getman, CEO of The New York. Dick also received students. A poster featuring each star was unveiled volunteer coordinator at Aroostook Medical Center, a star as one of three com- at the Gala and are now being hung throughout the Cary. sponsor of the star. munity members honored. corridors on the campus. Former County Lawmakers Honored It was a celebration decades in the “Aroostook making and it drew a crowd of more than County is fortunate 100 of The County’s most prominent to have been served leaders – past and present – to campus. by some outstanding The NMCC 50th Anniversary luncheon, elected leaders,” said and the social preceding it honoring 25 NMCC President years of service to the region by Leaders Timothy Crowley. Encouraging Aroostook Development “We wanted to take a (LEAD), was held on June 17, the same moment to say thank day in 1961 that Governor John H. you to all who have Reed signed the bill into law that created so capably repre- NMCC. sented our area in the The celebrations were held jointly to legislature and helped reflect the fact that a quarter-century ago, advocate for the a prominent group of Aroostook County College and for the business leaders turned to then Northern development of Aroostook County over A dozen former Aroostook County legislators were among the honored guests at the NMCC Maine Vocational Technical Institute, the years. The Aroostook County delega- 50th Anniversary luncheon and Leaders to ask the school to serve as the base of tion has always been known for working Encouraging Aroostook Development 25th operations for a brand new organization across the aisle and for doing what is best Anniversary reception held on June 17 on the they incorporated called LEAD. From for our region and state.” NMCC campus. Joining in the celebration that point forward, LEAD and NMCC In addition to honoring all current were: (seated, left to right) Mabel Desmond of Mapleton, Floyd Harding and Harold (Bud) have worked collaboratively and with and former County lawmakers, two were Stewart of Presque Isle, and Carolyne Mahany other partners to advance economic afforded special recognition. Former of Easton. Also taking part were: (standing, development throughout the region. State Senator Floyd L. Harding and left to right) Roland (Danny) Martin of Sinclair, Former legislators, who have served Former State Representative Harold L. Wilfred Bell of Caribou, James Dunleavy of Aroostook County in the past half-centu- (Bud) Stewart, both of Presque Isle, were Presque Isle, Donald Collins of Caribou, Dean Clukey of Houlton, Henry Joy of Crystal, Rich- ry – themselves working to improve the recognized for their outstanding efforts ard Kneeland of Easton, and Hayes Gahagan future of the region, were featured guests 50 years ago in ensuring the creation of of Presque Isle. at the event. NMCC. cont. on pg. 14 12 Events on Campus Author of Book on Maine- Border Holds Reading and Book Signing at NMCC An award-winning author and it day in-day out. Included are stories journalist, whose latest book tackles the that speak to the changes and challenges Maine-New Brunswick border, held a along the border since September 11. book signing at NMCC on October 6. Poitras has been CBC Radio’s pro- Jacques Poitras read from his new vincial affairs reporter in New Brunswick book, Imaginary Line: Life on an unfin- since 2000 and has reported on the New ished border, and led a discussion on the Brunswick‐Maine relationship since his topics covered in the publication. He days as a reporter for the New Brunswick also signed copies of the book, which Telegraph‐Journal. His journalism has were available for sale. been recognized by the National Newspa- The book tackles the challenges, per Awards and the Radio and Television obstacles and opportunities that exist News Directors Association, and he has along the “longest undefended border” appeared on Radio‐Canada, National through the lens of those who experience Public Radio, and the BBC. NMCC Marks Constitution Day with Focus on Citizenship and Naturalization On September 17, 1787, the course of American History was dramatically changed with the signing of the U.S. Constitution by thirty-nine brave men. In recent years the day, now known as Constitution Day, is set aside as a time to reflect on the birth of our government and ideas that make us Americans. Constitution Day events were held at NMCC this year on September 16. The theme focused on citizenship and naturaliza- tion, and activities included a video presentation, an appropriately themed luncheon, the opportunity for students and community members to take a naturalization test to see what people from other countries experience as they become a U.S. citizen, and the official opening of an exhibit by a Franco-American wood carver. The library hosted the viewing of a video, A Conversation on the Constitution with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the 14th Amend- ment. Incorporating three integral constitutional tenets -- due process, equal protection, and privileges and immunities -- the 14th The official opening reception of “Wood Carvings of Acadia” took place Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was originally intended to se- on September 16 as a part of the college’s Constitution Day celebra- cure rights for former slaves, but over the years, it has been expand- tion. The exhibition features a mixture of pieces depicting the region’s ed to protect all people. Individuals also had the opportunity to test proud agricultural traditions. Most of the pieces on display were made their knowledge about the U.S. Constitution and the basic tenets of by Tom Cote and his apprentice wood carvers Jessica Stackhouse- Goodwin and Cote’s granddaughter, Ellyzabeth S. Bencivenga. Above, our system of government by taking a sample naturalization test. Tom Cote and his granddaughter, Ellyzabeth, demonstrate their skills in The library also hosted an opening reception for an exhibit of wood carving during the reception. Joyce Tremblay (seated) from the wood carvings by artist Tom Cote of Limestone. The exhibit fea- academic dean’s office was among those who stopped by to watch the tured nearly two dozen works by Cote and two of his apprentices. two at work. The artwork was on display throughout September.

Couponing Workshop Held More than 50 County residents took part in “Secrets to Successful Couponing,” a course offered through the NMCC Continuing Education Division, on October 15. The workshop was led by Portland resident Chrystie Corns, a Madawaska native who has appeared in The Learning Channel’s docu-series “Extreme Couponing” and whose cost cutting measures have been the subject of several print and on-line articles. During the session, Corns talked about how she was able to save over $5,000 on groceries and household items in a year, and on one day walked out of a Rite Aid with $156 of paid merchandise that didn’t cost her anything and, with rebates factored in, actually made her money. Corns spoke about how she starts her search for good deals every Sunday, when she buys several copies of the Sunday paper. She also elaborated on how she keeps her coupons organized to maximize both her time and savings when it comes to going to the store. The discussion included how to capitalize on shopping “reward” programs offered by various retailers. 13

Dead River Donation, from page 9 The trucks will be put to immediate use at all three colleges. “Instead of working on a demonstration model set on a bench, students will actually get the experience of working on a diesel truck like ones they will see in the workplace after gradu- ation as a result of this generous gift,” said Robert Rice, NMCC diesel hydraulics instructor. “They will better understand how you work to remove differentials and transmission components from the truck chassis, which industry professionals consistently cite as an important skill for new technicians to learn. The trucks will also serve as a trainer in the preventative maintenance for inspection, and in the breaks module for diagnostics in anti-lock brake systems.” In addition to the diesel hydraulics technology program at NMCC, the Dead River Company donation will benefit the Officials with NMCC, The Foundation for Maine’s Community Col- commercial driving academy delivered through the college’s leges and Dead River Company pose by one of the trucks donated by continuing education division. The state licensed program has Dead River to NMCC following a press conference held in the diesel hydraulics lab. Joining in the announcement were (from left) Timothy trained hundreds of men and women to become professional Crowley, NMCC president; Elizabeth Shorr, president of The Foundation drivers. The course runs eight weeks and is in such demand that for Maine’s Community Colleges; Robert Rice, NMCC diesel hydraulics NMCC offers it several times each year. instructor; and Robert Moore, president of Dead River Company.

NMCC Hosts P.I. Historical Society Presentations on County History as Part of Anniversary Events The Presque Isle Historical Society Acadian Congress in 2014. has held two of a series of three presenta- The final in the series of Aroostook tions at NMCC on key happenings that County History presentations, on the have shaped the history of the region. Presque Isle Army Air Base, will be held The sessions, open to the public at no on December 7 at NMCC. What could charge, are being held on campus as part be more fitting on Pearl Harbor Day of the community activity surrounding than to learn more about a local air base? the institution’s 50th Anniversary. Did you know that Presque Isle regularly Leading the presentations is Kim saw celebrities such as Bob Hope, Joan Smith of the Presque Isle Historical Soci- Blondell, and Frances Langford on the ety. She has researched and written over air field? Did you know that Presque Isle thirty presentations on topics of interest was the Strategic Air Command’s first NMCC and the Presque Isle Histori- on Presque Isle’s History. SNARK Missile base. The SNARK was cal Society have partnered on a number In July, Smith lead a discussion on the US Air Force’s first intercontinental of initiatives in recent years. During the Double Eagle II balloon flight. The ballistic missile. Learn about these and Presque Isle’s Sesquicentennial in 2009, hot air balloon took off from a local field other interesting facts about the Presque a year-long celebration chaired by Smith, in 1978 in the 14th known flight attempt Isle Army Air Base. The session will be the community college campus served as to cross the Atlantic Ocean. held in the Edmunds Conference Center the host site for the city’s official birthday In September, the discussion cen- at 5:30 p.m. party. The campus also constructed the tered on the Aroostook War. Smith “Hosting presentations on topics Star City Star which first ushered in the spoke about the unsettled boundary be- of local historic interest is a key part of New Year in 2009, and has since become tween what is now the U.S. and Canada fulfilling the mission of the Presque Isle the highlight of the annual Star City First in our region, elaborating on how the Historical Society. Northern Maine Night celebration. The historical society conflict was inflamed by two incidents Community College understands the has also hosted a number of other public in the communities of Maysville (now importance of engaging residents in their presentations on numerous historical top- Presque Isle) and Madawaska. local history and is always very sup- ics at NMCC in the intervening years. This presentation was particularly portive of our mission. It is even more For her part, Smith serves on the NMCC timely as the coming year marks the meaningful that the two organizations are 50th Anniversary Steering Committee 170th anniversary of the signing of the partnering for such presentations dur- and has played a significant role in the Webster-Ashburton treaty establishing ing the 50th anniversary celebration of hosting of activities surrounding the cel- the boundary. It also fits nicely with the NMCC, an institution that has contrib- ebration, including the sock-hop themed ongoing educational and awareness ef- uted greatly to this community over the 1960’s kick-off event in January. forts to prepare the region for the World last five decades.” said Smith. 14 Events on Campus Luncheon, from page 11 Maine Leaders Tour Alternative Energy Center Stewart, who represented the Star A group of 42 business and commu- City in the Legislature during the nity leaders from across Maine learned 1961-1962 session, was key supporter how NMCC is leading the way in alter- of the bill to create a vocational school native energy education as part of their in Aroostook County. He, along with bus tour of Aroostook County. Senator Edmunds, were key figures in On October 5 participants in the building support in their respective current class of the Maine Develop- chambers for the legislation and ensuring ment Foundation’s Leadership Maine its passage. program visited the Northern Maine Harding was one of the key members Center for Excellence in Alternative of a committee of local citizens working Energy Training and Education. The Pam Buck, computer-aided drafting instructor, to develop a vocational school in Presque NMCC facility houses a classroom and demonstrates how situations can be simulated Isle on the site of the former Army Air lab space equipped with technology to in the pressure house in the alternative energy Base. The vision of the group was to train students in wind, solar and biomass center. utilize existing vacated military facilities energy applications and also teach build- are selected for their leadership capaci- to serve as learning spaces for the various ing weatherization and energy efficiency. ties, talents, and life experiences. The trades and barracks to house the residen- Equipment for the facility has been program offers participants a unique tial students. purchased through funds provided by a statewide learning experience, designed to The two former lawmakers were $1.2 million gift to NMCC from Mary build a pool of leaders to shape our state’s honored with bronze plaques recogniz- Smith, as well as through grants by Ef- future. Those taking part learn first hand ing their contributions that were un- ficiency Maine and MaineHousing. about the issues facing the state through a veiled during the ceremony following The Maine Development Founda- program that provides access to key com- the luncheon. The plaques now hang tion’s Leadership Maine program each munity and business leaders. in the Edmunds Building near a similar year brings together 35 to 45 individuals The bus tour of Aroostook County one honoring the late Senator E. Perrin from across the state representing a broad by the Leadership Maine group happens Edmunds. cross section of the economy. Participants once every three years. The advocacy of area lawmakers over the years in supporting the mission and work of NMCC is visible across the Weatherization Training Center, from page 4 college campus. Several buildings are named after prominent elected officials Other equipment provided through The new equipment will greatly from the region, including the Reed Din- the grant, and now housed at the center, enhance NMCC’s curriculum and allow ing Commons (Former Governor John include a blower door, which serves as an for expansion of program offerings to Reed), Snow Hall (Former State Senator important diagnostic tool to measure air the community. In addition to serv- Paris J. Snow), Christie Hall (Former leakage in a structure; infrared cameras, ing NMCC students, the facility will be State Representative Augusta K. Chris- which are used to identify areas of heat made available for courses coordinated tie), Edmunds Building (Former State loss; and a smart board so instructors through the College’s continuing educa- Senator E. Perrin Edmunds) and the can record key concepts for students to tion division for energy auditors and Martin Building (Former House Speaker review at a later time. The lab was also weatherization technicians, homebuilders and long-serving Aroostook lawmaker equipped with a manometer, carbon and remodelers, and homeowners. John L. Martin). monoxide detector and combustion gas “Teaching weatherization at NMCC leak detector. is critically important in a region of Maine and the northeast known to College leaders past and present have some of the coldest temperatures gathered to celebrate the 50th and oldest housing stock,” said NMCC Anniversary of the signing of the President Timothy Crowley. “The legislation that created NMCC in Weatherization Training Center will be 1961. Taking part were (from left) an integral part of the curriculum in all Timothy Crowley, current NMCC president; Dr. Durward Huffman, of our building trade programs.” NMTC president from 1986-2001; Computer-aided drafting instruc- Dr. James Patterson, NMVTI direc- tor Pam Buck and plumbing and heat- tor from 1984-1986; Deanne ing instructor Al St. Peter were both on Greenlaw, representing the fam- hand for the October 27 open house to ily of the late Harold Mailman, campus leader from 1969-1979; demonstrate the new equipment and and Dr. Richard N. Cilley, the first greet members of the public interested in assistant director at the college visiting the new Weatherization Training appointed in 1966. Center. 15

SEED, from page 5 for climate and environmental solutions among mainstream Americans. AACC first learned of NMCC’s efforts in alternative energy education in 2008, when the College announced it would launch New England’s first as- Dr. Lisa Letourneau, execu- sociate degree training program for wind tive director of Maine Qual- power technicians. After following de- ity Counts, leads one of the presentations. velopments of the program over the past few years and after the College graduated Participants brainstormed in small working groups. its first 14 technicians this spring, SEED sent a consultant to the campus this past NMCC Collaborates with Local and State Entities August to research and write about efforts to Bring Health Care Symposium to The County in northern Maine. SEED has also highlighted the col- A number of local physicians and Center with Maine Quality Counts and lege in a report it released earlier this others in the health care field recently the Maine Primary Care Association. fall entitled Creating an Environment took part an opportunity to strategize Representatives from the state’s for Growing Green Jobs: Community about ways to improve health care health care quality improvement organi- Colleges Shaping State and Local Energy integration in northern Maine. NMCC zations were on hand to lead workshops Policies. The document is the first of the hosted the event, which was offered and discussions focusing on strategies to SEED Green Action Plan Series, a set through a collaboration between the transform care in ambulatory and hospi- of practical guides and actionable steps College, the Aroostook District Coor- tal settings that go beyond institutional that colleges can take to prepare a skilled dinating Council for Public Health and walls to strengthen the community and workforce and to become change agents Northern Maine Area Health Education neighborhood of care. in regional efforts to develop a green and sustainable economy. The section of the report highlighting Governor LePage, from page 1 NMCC’s work focuses on the College’s role as a policy convener in the Mobilize LePage referred to the education sys- “Inside this space and across this Northern Maine effort. College officials tem as broken. “We’re still number one campus we are preparing the future were also invited to share the formula at the post secondary level, but we’re 22 workforce that will propel our state for their success with their colleagues as in the world at K-12,” said LePage. “We forward. Whether that is through the presenters in a national webinar for com- will be addressing choice [such as charter training of men and women to lead the munity colleges. schools] and major changes in how we way in creating more energy efficient educate.” To determine those changes, structures and in gaining expertise in new from page 3 they looked this summer at the ten top energy solutions or to fill highly technical New Faculty, countries in the world to see what they positions in growing industries in Maine, In 1989, Nelson-Manion graduated are doing, particularly Canada—ranked that innovation is happening right here,” with a bachelor of arts degree in public 4th. said NMCC President Timothy Crowley relations and policy studies from Syracuse In addition to making changes in in his welcoming remarks. University in New York. She received education and energy with hopes of According to LEAD President Jon her master of arts in communication/ improving the economy, LePage plans McLaughlin, “We have had a remarkable journalism in 1995 from the University to work with a zero based budget. Ac- collaborative relationship with Northern of Maine in Orono and in 2002 obtained cording to LePage, they are currently Maine Community College, and we will her Ph.D. in history from U-Maine. evaluating all state programs, and will be continue this relationship by working to In addition to the four new faculty eliminating those with no benefit to soci- ensure that the College is successful in members, NMCC is also welcoming a ety, consolidating where it is appropriate, their endeavor to train the workforce of familiar staff member to a new position. and allowing for growth where needed. the future. The educational services they Johna Lovely has been selected to serve as The governor delivered his remarks provide are necessary to keep our County the new counselor/student development in the residential construction lab at moving forward.” specialist to work with campus TRiO NMCC. The location was selected to LEAD and NMCC officials invited services. Since 2001, Lovely has been a underscore the connection between LePage to be part of a joint event to counselor/transfer specialist for NMCC. higher education in the region and how mark their anniversaries and the ongoing Lovely graduated with an associate degree the work of institutions like NMCC are efforts of both organizations. The event in business administration from NMCC preparing a well-trained workforce in the was planned, in part, to recognize the in 1994. She obtained her bachelor of region and across Maine to advance the long-standing collaborative relationship science degree in psychology from the economy. between the two organizations. University of Maine in 2002. Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Permit #54 Presque Isle, ME 04769 33 Edgemont Drive Presque Isle, ME 04769

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Upcoming Continuing Education Offerings... Call 768-2768 for more details or to register. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Coaching Staff for Improved Performance Designed to meet the needs of healthcare professionals, Personnel is a key resource and non-profits must make the EMS and nursing students who respond to or are learning to most of the talent available to them. This workshop explores respond to cardiac and respiratory emergencies. You will learn effective coaching to improve and enhance employee perfor- the role of the healthcare provider and the community in the mance. Instructor: Carol Bell total emergency cardiac care system; the information and techniques needed for adult and pediatric CPR and special Cost $79 (ask about special offers for early enrollment and rescue situations; signals and actions for survival that victims multiple people from same organization) and healthcare providers must take to lessen the chance of Friday, November 18 t 8:00 – 12:00 pm disability and to prevent sudden death; and injury prevention in the pediatric age group. Meets an entrance requirement for Fundraising for the Non-Profit nursing, EMS and medical assisting programs. Fundraising is essential to the non-profit. Add to that the chal- lenges of today’s economy, living in a small rural community, HLT-615-02 t Cost $99 – includes text t .6 CEUs and competition for the dollars. This workshop deals with the Saturday, November 19 t 9:00 am – 4:00 pm development of fundraising campaigns, planned giving, and CRMA Recertification other techniques. Instructor: Kim Smith This 8 hour course offers a complete review and update on Cost $79 (ask about special offers for early enrollment and the state regulations for the administration of medications. multiple people from same organization) Participants must have a current CRMA 40 certificate to regis- Friday, December 16 t 8:00 – 12:00 pm ter for this course. Class enrollment is limited to 15. HLT-711 t Cost $129 t .8 CEUs Thursday, December 1 t 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Pediatric First Aid/CPR Provides training for those who have a duty to respond to first aid emergencies, such as child care workers, teachers, foster care workers, camp counselors, youth groups, coaches for sports organizations and others. Covers first aid basics, as well as medical, injury and environmental emergencies. HLT-616 t Cost $55 – includes text t .6 CEUs Monday & Wednesday, Dec. 5 & 7 t 6:00 – 9:00 pm