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PERU Earlier this month, a drawing was held by Dirigo Elementary School in which two girls and two boys from each of the Pre-K-5 classes received a bike, thanks to the Masons’ Bikes for Books program.
This is the fourth year of the Bikes for Books program held by King Hiram Lodge 57 of Mexico, which supplied 28 bicycles and safety helmet..
Principal Charlie Swan said students in the seven classes read books over a three-week period. Each time participating students in the program read an age-appropriate book, their name went in a drawing. The more they read, the better their chances of earning a bike.
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Rudy Hudak mentors Andy DeWolfe. Hudak, who died in December 2020, lived on his family farm in Shelton his entire life.Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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Rudy Hudak on his tractor. Hudak, who died in December 2020, lived on his family farm in Shelton his entire life.Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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Rudy Hudak in the summer of 2020. Hudak, who died in December 2020, lived on his family farm in Shelton his entire life.Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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Rudy Hudak, left, as a boy. Hudak, who died in December 2020, lived on his family farm in Shelton his entire life.Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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As the world was welcoming the 21st century, Dixfield Congregational Church members were welcoming their new pastor, the Rev. John Gensel. Twenty years later, they are wishing him farewell as he begins his journey into retirement.
DIXFIELD As the world was welcoming the 21st century, Dixfield Congregational Church members were welcoming their new pastor, the Rev. John Gensel. Twenty years later, and after 900-plus sermons, as well as numerous weddings, funerals and counseling sessions, they are wishing him farewell as he begins his journey into retirement.
A drive-thru farewell will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at the King Hiram Lodge parking lot on Rte. 2 in Mexico. The storm date will be Saturday, Jan. 16. Cards and gifts will be welcome.