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February 23, 2012

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TRIVIA CONTEST  

  

Last week's trivia question was:  

Valentines Day was a huge hit at the Dine-ah even with it   

being on a Tuesday this year.  

How many people did we serve for dinner?       

 

The answer was A. 170     

 

The winners of last week's trivia question are   

Brenda Verrill of West Gardiner and Kate Collins of Bangor.  

 

 

randomly drawn from over 200 entries.  

  

Congratulations Brenda and Kate! 

We will contact you shortly.

 

Look for our trivia question for this week and send in your answer.

You could win a $25 gift card to the China Dine-ah.  Good luck!


Find this week's trivia question below in the newsletter.  Hint: Our Trivia
Question is always identified as "Trivia Question" in the newsletter.   

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RIVIA QUESTION

What two schools did Norm recently visit?

A. Harvard and Yale

B. Erskine Academy and Waterville High 
 
C. He really didn't visit any schools

D. Lincoln Elementary and Capital Area Technical Center 





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Made with wild Maine blueberries and  

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while it lasts! 

 

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Good Day to All! 

 

Trivia Nights at the Dine-ah on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm have proven to be a huge success! It has been a big boost to historically slow mid week nights during the winter months. Last night we had 61 participants with Todd Tolhurst serving as the emcee for the evening. He was filling in for Jon James our regular emcee who had another commitment-thank you Todd! Please join us we always have room for more Trivia players!

 

Thanks to all who wrote last week. The response was overwhelming and I'm so glad I wrote about such a delicate subject. The article compelled a lot of you, to  open up and express your feelings about what you are going through or have recently experienced with a loved one. 

 

On a brighter note, I had the opportunity last week to go into one of our local schools, Lincoln Elementary School in Augusta, to read to Miss Brandi Verrill's kindergarten class (see picture below) . It was the kick-off event for a two week Read-A-Thon to encourage kids to get excited about reading. I was accompanied by Dude the Dine-ah Dog, who was definitely an added attraction!    

 

 Lincoln School kids with Norm & Dude

             Miss Brandi Verrill's kindergarten class  

 

Lincoln School assembly  

               Lincoln School assembly prior to book reading 

 

   

The book I read to the class was "Corduroy", a book about a little bear who is wearing corduroy coveralls that are missing a button. This made him less than perfect, as he sat on a store shelf waiting to be taken home by a little boy or girl.  

 

The story is about friendship and love and how one doesn't have to be perfect to be accepted by others. The book was loaned to me by a friend and it was a big hit with the kids as was Dude the Dine-ah Dog, played by my son Derek!  

 

Later that same week, I attended a business conference at the Capital Area Technical Center. I spoke to a dozen high school culinary arts students from around central Maine about what it takes to be in the restaurant business. I spoke for an hour and took questions from the students. I plan on returning to the school in the future. These students were very sharp and asked some really great questions. I have been given a gift (yes it was earned!) of being a successful businessman and I want to share my experience whenever possible.      

 

I would like to thank the staff at Lincoln Elementary School, especially Miss Brandi Verrill, and the staff at Capital Area Technical School, especially Mr. Charles Izzi and Mrs. Valerie Arbour, for allowing me this opportunity.  

 

My heart goes out to all who are facing life's struggles. Each of you keep your chin up and a smile on your face.

 

Tomorrow will be a better day, if we all work together.    

 

It amazes me that people still come in who have been to the Dine-ah several times and say " Oh, you serve breakfast?"  Of course we do and we are told it is some of the finest around! So please join us for either breakfast, lunch or dinner.   

 

'Til next week, 

Norm

 

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Briget Conologue 

 

 

 

Meet Bridget Conlogue

 

Bridget started working as a busser at the China Dine-ah back in November of 2011 and is currently training to be a server. She lives in Windsor with her mom, Mary, and her mom's fianc�e, Rick. Bridget has two older sisters, Kristen and Valerie and her dad, Matt , lives in Palermo.

 

Bridget is a Junior at Erskine Academy. One of the activities Bridget enjoys is taking part in drama productions at Erskine. This year she played the part of a frog in the production of Alice in Wonderland.

 

Bridget enjoys working at the Dine-ah because she enjoys the many different people that come in and the warm atmosphere of the restaurant. Bridget's favorite Dine-ah meal is the Seafood Alfredo.

 

Bridget says, "Everyone should try the Dine-ah because the staff is warm and friendly and the food is delicious!"

 

We are happy to have Bridget as a part of our Dine-ah family! 

 


 

 

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Enter for a chance to win in February!         

 

 

1st Prize winner ~ $50 China Dine-ah gift card

2nd Prize winner ~ $25 China Dine-ah gift card

3rd Prize winner ~ $25 China Dine-ah gift card

4th Prize winner ~ $25 China Dine-ah gift card

  

 

Come in soon to enter for a chance to win in our January drawing

Winners will be randomly selected on February 29.

Good luck to you all!

 

 

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Contact Us 

Visit our website link below for directions, menus, and other information.  Click on the  
"Directions/Contact" section and then click on "Contact Us" to send an e-mail. 

 

The China Dine-ah
281 Lakeview Drive
China, ME  04358
Phone ~ 445-5700 

 

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