Cook-off winners

RUMFORD – The Relay For Life Chili/Chowder Cook-Off held on March 22 at the Eagles Hall was a success.

The People’s Choice Award went to Dan Richard of Dixfield for his seafood chowder. The Judges Awards went to the following: gourmet chowder, Dave Glover Jr.; seafood chowder, Dan Richard; traditional chili, Scott and Jen Holmes; gourmet chili, Jim Windover.

Workers ready

RUMFORD – WorkReady, a 60-hour ready to work training program, is being piloted through Region 9 Adult Education Learning Center. Launch of the program is being attended by 14 participants, the largest first-time attendance of any pilot since WorkReady began in Lewiston in June 2006.

The curriculum was created with the needs of employers in mind and is designed to provide participants with the “soft,” or “applied” skills that employers say they need and are most often lacking in job applicants. Graduates are presented with a portable credential, recognized by employers, signifying that they are “ready for work.”

In addition to Region 9, other partners include the River Valley Growth Council, the CareerCenter, Coastal Enterprises Inc. and the Central/Western Maine Workforce Investment Board.

For more information, call Nancy Allen, director at Region 9 Adult Learning Center, 364-2012.

Snowshoeing

RUMFORD – Snowshoeing treks will be sponsored by Rumford Hospital starting at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 27. They will continue Mondays and Thursdays until the snow is gone.

There is still a lot of snow on the Nordic trails and the mountain. A limited number of snowshoes are available for use, and waivers must be signed by participants.

For more information, call Black Mountain at 364-8977, ext. 102, and leave a message or visit the mountain on Thursday.