MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School of Mars Hill has announced the Class of 2012 honor parts. Valedictorian is Landon Jackins and salutatorian is Victoria McIntyre. First honor essayist is Whitney Klein and second honor essayist is Brendan York.
Landon Jackins, son of Kevin and Wanda Jackins of Mars Hill, participated in: chorus, band, basketball, golf, math team, student council, was the class vice president as well as president, and was inducted into the National Honor Society. As a six-year honoree, he has achieved the honor roll at Central Aroostook for 23 consecutive quarters. He plans to attend Northern Maine Community College to study nursing.
Victoria McIntyre, daughter of Jim and Beth McIntyre of Blaine, participated in: the French Club, the mentoring program, was inducted into the National Honor Society, soccer, basketball and softball. As a senior Victoria was chosen as the National Honor Society president. She has done many community services projects including the CAHS Thanksgiving dinner, working at the local cemetery, volunteering for the local recreation department, and working at Wilderness Day Camp. She plans to attend Husson University to study physical therapy.
Whitney Klein, daughter of Nancy and Jerry Klein of Bridgewater, has been involved in: French Club and chorus, was inducted into the National Honor Society and has served as senior class president, participated in soccer, softball and cheering — and was an instrumental part of the success of the cheering squad winning a state championship each year she was in high school — and served her community by working in the school’s mentoring program, working at the local cemetery and with the local recreation department. Future plans include attending the University of Maine at Presque Isle in the fall to study biology.
Graduation ceremony
The Class of 2012 will graduate on Friday, June 8, in the Central Aroostook Jr. Sr. High School gymnasium at 7 p.m.
Library news
The Walter T.A. Hansen Memorial Library will be holding a tag sale on Friday and Saturday, June 22 and 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Anyone willing to donate items for the sale is asked to call the library at 429-9625 or Ione Dixon at 429-8790. Arrangements can be made to pick up any sellable items that you are willing to donate.
Bridgewater Historical Association
Beginning this Thursday until it gets cold again, the Bridgewater Historical Association will have live music by the BHA house band, Outside In, from 6-9 p.m. The public is advised that this is not an open jam. Perhaps if there is enough interest in the future, there may be an open mic night. Time and requests will help organizers decide this. The atmosphere is very laid back with an emphasis on having fun. So get out your dancing shoes and show your moves on the wood dance floor. Refreshments are available. There is no cover charge, but donations are welcome and greatly appreciated. Hope to see some old friends in the audience as well as new ones. Thanks in advance for your support.
Just a reminder, June 8 and 9 will be our first yard sale of the year. So come and see what’s for sale. The sales will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We look forward to seeing all of you at our events.
Summerfest plans
Plans are under way for a summer festival on Aug. 3-5. Various activities will take place on Friday evening in town, on Saturday with a parade in town followed by activities at the high school, and on Sunday at the Community Center.
Please call Dave Collins at 429-8429 or 227- 0485 to “claim” an activity or to suggest your own ideas for the weekend.
Mars Hill Community Cupboard
The food pantry serves the communities of Westfield, Mars Hill, Blaine, Robinson, E-Plantation and Bridgewater.
The Cupboard is open the second Tuesday of each month from 1-3 p.m. and the fourth Tuesday of each month from 6-8 p.m. at the Mars Hill and Blaine Community. If you have questions, call Cathy Cropley at 429-8043.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met Tuesday morning, May 15, at the Aroostook Health Center. The special speaker was Rotarian Pam Townsend, who spoke about her trip to the Leadership Conference in Minneapolis, Minn., sponsored by Syngenta and the American Agri-Women. She participated with 18 other women from around the country over a three-day period in April.
The women all learned a lot during their sessions about leadership, social media and more. Pam did a short presentation on harvest break.
She said the women all regretted that they didn’t even get to drive by the Mall of America!
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of May 23-29 include: Wednesday will have the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Moving to Music at 9 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 Full Gospel — Bridgewater at 6:30 p.m.; May 25 will feature Moving to Music at 9:30 a.m. and a movie and popcorn at 1:30 p.m.; Saturday will feature “Lawrence Welk” on MPBN at 5 p.m.; Sunday will feature the Mennonite Hymnsing at 6:30 p.m.; Monday is Memorial Day and will feature Karaoke with Larry at 1:30 p.m. and Gospel Group at 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, May 29,will have the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Card Games at 1:30 p.m. All of these activities are subject to change. If you would like to volunteer to help with any of these activities, call Connie or Vicki at 768-4915.
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.
