MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
In a continuing effort to recognize outstanding student citizenship, the faculty of Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School announces that Jacob Canney, Zack Crouch and Erica Watson have been selected as the November “Students of the Month.” They were selected in recognition of their commitment to the pillar of character.
Jacob Canney is a member of the sophomore class. He is a member of the Junior Varsity Basketball team and lists gym and English as his favorite subjects. Outside of school, Jacob enjoys playing sports and four-wheeling. The son of Bob and Kelly Canney, his future plans are to join the Marine Corps.
Zack Crouch is a member of the seventh grade class. He lists P.E. and English as his favorite classes and is a member of the basketball team. Outside of school, Zack enjoys dirt bikes, skiing and sports. His future plans are to make it to the NBA. Zack is the son of Bobby Crouch and Becky Searles.
Erica Watson is a member of the seventh grade class. She lists art, science, social studies and English as her favorite classes. She is a member of the 4-H, Youth, Drama and Missionettes. Outside of school, Erica enjoys scrapbooking, farming, biking and swimming. The daughter of Dana and Gloria Watson, her future plans include being a stay-at-home mom, as well as a veterinarian.
AHC events
Upcoming events for the week of Dec. 28-Jan. 3 at the Aroostook Health Center in Mars Hill include: Wednesday — the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., crossword puzzles at 9:30 a.m., and Devotions with Velma at 2:30 p.m.; Thursday has the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., bingo at 9:30 a.m., horse racing at 1:30 p.m. and United Baptist at 6:30 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 30 will feature bingo bucks at 9:30 a.m. and Karaoke with Fireman Fred at 1:30 p.m.; Saturday is New Year’s Eve; Sunday is New Year’s Day; Monday will see coffee chat at 9:30 a.m., Catholic mass at 1:30 p.m. and gospel group at 6:30 p.m.; the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., bingo at 9:30 a.m., and card games at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday. If you would like to volunteer to help with any of these activities, contact Connie or Vicki at 768-4915.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met at the Aroostook Health Center Dec. 20 at 6:30 a.m. The special speaker was Stacey Skinner of Boy Scout Troop 177 in Washburn. After becoming involved with scouting nine years ago, he is also currently the district representative.
He informed the group that several area families wish to form a local Cub Scout Troop for boys from age 6-11, but are in need of a local organization or group to sponsor them. Currently there are 27 units in the North Star area, with five new ones being organized. Scouting works to develop today’s youth for tomorrow. The Club voted to become the local sponsor for the Cub Scout Troop.
Rotary raffle
The Mars Hill Rotary Club is holding a raffle for 1 ton of mixed pellets. Costs are $5 per ticket or $20 for five. The first place winner will receive a ton of pellets, second and third will each get a half ton of pellets. The winners will be drawn during half time of the varsity game Tuesday, Jan. 10. Please see any Rotarian for tickets.
Town sign plaque
Now that you have had the opportunity to enjoy the new informational sign located at the Mars Hill Town Office, we would like to ask individuals and families to participate in paying off the balance of the sign. The original investment for the sign was just under $10,000 plus $1,000 for the concrete work, which provides the anchor network for the sign. Warren and Nolan Cushman were generous in donating all the groundwork for the removal of the old sign and preparation work for the new one. Tim Brewer donated his time for the electrical work.
The idea for the sign was originated by the Mars Hill Rotary Club and an initial $2,500 was approved by the Club. A generous donation was approved by the Mars Hill Town Council from monies left to the town from the Gilpatrick Family Trust in memory of Dr. Ora Gilpatrick and his wife, Mabel Carpenter Gilpatrick. Dr. Gilpatrick was a longtime dentist in Mars Hill. In his honor and memory, a memorial plaque will be placed at the base of the new sign.
The Rotary Club is asking families or individuals to donate a minimum of $100 toward the balance of the sign. To thank you for your donation, we are giving you the opportunity to place a name/names on the plaque to honor someone you would like to have remembered. Each $100 donation can represent an individual or couple.
Our hope and mission is to have the sign all paid for and the memory of your loved ones kept alive each time you view the sign. Thank you in advance for your donation.
Library news
The library is planning on another online auction at www.biddingforgood.com. The time of the auction will be announced soon. Anyone with questions or who is willing to donate items for the auction is asked to contact Ryan Shaw at 429-9500 or at rshaw24@yahoo.com.
Tomi Henderson is the correspondent for Mars Hill, Blaine, Bridgewater and Westfield. She can be reached at 429-9126 or e-mail tomihen@yahoo.com.
