$15 at the door buys you a card with three faces for the 10 regular games. Additional cards will be for sale as well as special games for some really big baskets! Most baskets at this Bingo were retired February 29th and are no longer available for purchase.

A homemade Baked Bean dinner with hot dogs and rolls will be a luncheon highlight or you can order grilled hotdogs and or nachos; homemade sweets and hot and cold drinks will also on sale. Come hungry and enjoy a wonderful lunch!

If you have any questions on Basket Bingo, contact NCRC Secretary Angie Coy at 343-0033 or talk to an NCRC member.

All proceeds benefit the North Country Riding Club and the NCRC Irene Cochran Scholarship fund.

In other NCRC news, North Country Riding is beginning their 8th season with a officers President Nicole Biggar of Exeter, Vice President Kim Derosier of Dexter, Secretary Angela Coy of Dover-Foxcroft, Treasurer Dody Boeglin of Exeter and Show Secretary Judy Wilbur Craig of Dexter.

At the Year End Awards Banquet in November 2007 awards were given to the following members.

Halter:
Grand Champion: Lorie Chabot
Reserve Champion: Sarah Hanscome

Open:
Grand Champion: Lorie Chabot
Reserve Champion: Ashley Shaffer

Lead line:
Grand Champion: Morgan Smith

Walk/Trot 12 & under:
Grand Champion: Keri Giles
Reserve Champion: Sami-Jo Brawn

Walk/Trot 13-17:
Grand Champion: Phoebe Kelly
Reserve Champion: Breanne McKinley

Walk/Trot 18 & over:
Grand Champion: Sarah Rand
Reserve Champion: Val Philpot

Walk/Trot/Canter 12 & under:
Grand Champion: Amanda Snow
Reserve Champion: Ashley Shaffer

Walk/Trot/Canter 13-17:
Grand Champion: Crystal Clukey
Reserve Champion: Breanne McKinley

Walk/Trot/Canter 18 & over:
Grand Champion: Katie Bragdon
Reserve Champion: Nicole Biggar

For the 2008 season we have set our show dates which are:
June 1st with judge Meg Black
July 6th with judge Jayne Grey
August 3rd with judge Erika Davis

At the July show NCRC will host three classes for members of the Maine Appaloosa Horse Club that will be pointed towards MAHC year end awards. The August show will be an All Trophy Show during Dexter's 6th Annual Wild West Weekend. These shows are held at the Bud Ellms Field in Dexter

As a club we made the decision at our January meeting to omit a game show this season. In place of this we have decided to host our first annual Family Fun Day for members, date TBA. This day will include an organized trail ride in the morning with a BBQ lunch followed by arena activities for the kids in the afternoon.

A new addition to our calendar of events NCRC will be hosting a Carriage Day on June 21st with judge Judith Bean-Calhoun. In the spirit of combining the local horse communities (and having more room for carriages) this show will be held at the Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds in Dover-Foxcroft. We are currently looking for sponsors to help us make this show a success. If you are interested in sponsoring a driving class contact Angie Coy. For more info on this show visit the Maine Driving Club website. www.mainehorse.com/mdc/

The North Country Riding Club meets at 6:30 for Snack'n Chat, 7 pm meeting time; the last Wednesday of each month at the Dexter Town Hall. If you are interested in becoming a member and attending meetings, showing, helping with fundraising or volunteering at visit our website at www.DexterRidingClub.com or email webmaster@DexterRidingClub.com.