*The holidays are coming soon, and it has been a very tough year for many people in our learning community. I encourage any students who are struggling to buy gifts for their children to send a request for our Angel Tree. So far, I have only seen one request, and I know there are many students with children who could benefit from an extra gift or two. * *To make a request: * *-Send an email to [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> * *-List the age(s) of your child(ren)* *-Tell us if the child is a boy or girl * *-If your child needs an item of clothing, please give sizes* *-Please tell us if your child likes certain types of games or books or toys* *-Give us a way to contact you to arrange pick-up of the gifts, which will be wrapped * *-Children ages 0-18 years are eligible* *-We're telling those who want to contribute to spend no more than $25, so please keep that in mind if you have specific suggestions for a gift for your child * *The deadline for requests is Monday, December 16th at 4:00 PM. * -- Ann M. Delaney Student Services Coordinator Hancock County Higher Education Center 248 State St., Ste. 1 Ellsworth, ME 04605 (207) 667-3897 1-800-696-2540 [log in to unmask] www.learn.maine.edu/ellsworth *"Tell me, what is it you plan to do* * with your one wild and precious life?"* * Mary Oliver* * "The Summer Day"*