Rumford Polar Bears news

RUMFORD -- The Rumford Polar Bears Snowmobile Club is seeking nominees to run for the offices of president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and trail master(s).

John Blais (369-0013) and Roger Miller (364-8097) are on the nominating committee. Anyone interested in running for any of these positions should submit his or her name to John or Roger, or by emailing info@snowmobilerumford.com.

Election of officers will take place at the annual meeting at 7 p.m. on March 24 at Sam's Restaurant. All members are encouraged to attend. It is the volunteer efforts of the club that provide the wonderful snowmobile trails we have in Rumford. Help, in the form of leadership or trail work, is always welcome!

For the sixth year, the Rumford Polar Bears Snowmobile Club will be offering a scholarship to a graduating senior who is planning to attend college or vocational school. The amount of the scholarship is $250. To qualify for this scholarship, an applicant must be a current member of the Rumford Polar Bears Snowmobile Club, either a regular member or an associate member.

To apply, the student must submit the following information on a piece of paper: name, address, telephone number, and name of the college or vocational school the student plans to attend. This information should be sent to the Rumford Polar Bears Snowmobile Club, PO Box 634, Rumford, ME 04276.

The winner will be chosen in May by a random drawing and the scholarship will be awarded upon successful completion of the first semester of college or vocational school. If you need more information, please contact Robert or Louise Stickney by telephone at 364-3848 or by e-mail at info@snowmobilerumford.com.