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Congratulations to Eileen Muller, winner of the July 1, MT Scholarship Fundraising Club drawing. Eileen, turning tomorrow, lives in California and is using her winnings to purchase a membership for her first great grandchild and the rest for necessities.

Thank you to everyone who has joined this Fun raiser over the past two months. MT has been able to (squeaking by) award prizes and support 4 scholarships so far this year. A lot more work and support is still needed to push this program to serve Aroostook kids, families and facilitators in need of training. Joining the Fun raiser helps support special kids and families to engage in equine assisted programs of their choice anywhere in Aroostook Sometimes the need is for a handicapped child and sometimes just lessons to instill confidence and empower someone struggling with a learning disability, or even an emotional challenge. MT does not govern or judge the participants or the facilities, but will offer any help needed, even if only a neighbor wants to help a neighbor and is not sure how to start. MT volunteers network , (non competitively,) information, equipment, and time to support the growth of equine activities helping people. PLEASE HELP! Joining the Fun Raiser is one way! you can enroll any time, contact [email protected]

NARHA NEWS: North American Riding for the Handicapped has an important name change, due to the diversity of their coverage, and the fact that is has gone international also. SO: NARHA is now PATH International = Professional Association for Therapeutic Horsemanship International 'Ensuring excellence and changing lives through equine-assisted activities and therapies' This is a 40 year old training and governing organization that has helped progress therapeutic use of horses. check out what the name change means to you and all else at www.pathintl.org.

Congrats to Nancy Pytlak for her first children's horse show. A Wonderful Success from what I've heard, Some very happy kids and probably some very tired parents. Congrats to everyone who got involved in helping youth have horse/pony experiences!

Environment and Autism? NY Times article:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/05/health/research/05autism.html?_r=1&emc=eta1

"Take Action Against Bullying!" Presented by: Tonya Gray, Regional Parent Support Coordinator

Bullying has become such a widespread problem it is now being recognized as a major mental health concern for children and youth, having been found to leave long term emotional scars and psychological effects similar to anxiety disorders and post traumatic stress. This workshop will help you identify the warning signs of both the victim and the bully. Prevention and effective coping skills will be explored.

Date: Thursday, July 14, 2011 from: 6:00 to 8:00PM Location: Manna, 1970 Medway Road, Medway FMI : [email protected]

NASCAR Foundation Invites Nominations for New Award to Recognize Volunteer Efforts of NASCAR Fans on Behalf of Children

Four NASCAR fans will be honored for their volunteer efforts on behalf of children with donations up to $100,000 made on their behalf to the children's charity of their choice, as well as other prizes....

Deadline: July 18, 2011

Posted: July 6, 2011 http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=344300061

Playing horse at Horseplay:

Hi All!

We are putting on a fun game show/bbq/hay ride (weather permitting) on Saturday, July 23rd starting at 1:30 PM at Horseplay Farm in Houlton. Games for leadliners on up! Soda pop race, ballon pop, musical mount, musical stall, cup course (jump course carrying a cup of water!), fanny ride, and many other games will be offered to as many divisions as we need. $10 for the day. Goal is to have fun, hang with good company, and eat (of course!). Open to anyone who shows up.

Amy Woods Metherell Horseplay Farm [email protected]

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July 17th is our Potato Blossom Show. The judge for the day will be Sherri Thornton. The show starts at 9AM sharp RAIN FMI www.pineandspurs.com