Hot Shots take to the court
MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
So you think you’re a good shooter and you’re ready to test yourself against players your own age? Then this is the event for you!
The Maine Recreation and Parks Association (M.R.P.A.) / Red Claws Hot Shot Competition is a basketball skills competition for youth 9-18 years of age. It involves shooting from five “hot spots” marked on one end of the basketball court. This competition will test each contestant’s speed, shooting, dribbling and rebounding ability.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
LOCAL WINNERS of the Elk Hoop Shoot — This event is a foul-shooting event for kids ages 8 to 13. They shoot 25 foul shots and the top winners in each age group move on from our local competition to a Northern Regional Competition at UMPI on Jan. 8. The winners there move on to the next round of competition and keep moving on till the National Finals in Springfield, Mass., where the winners are enshrined in the National Basketball Hall of Fame. This local event was sponsored by the Recreation Department and PE classes at Fort Street Elementary and was held during PE classes. Pictured in front from left are: Hunter Wardwell, Breanne Bradbury and Kelsey Dominique. Back row: Josh Chandler, Clark Bradbury and Nicky Tompkins.
Each participant must first compete in a local Hot Shot event sponsored by your community recreation department (in this case, Mars Hill Rec Department). Division winners will advance to the Regional Competition. After the completion of all regional events, the winners and runner-ups of each age division then advance to the M.R.P.A. Red Claws State Hot Shot Competition. Participants at the State Competition compete for first place and runner-up awards.
The final Mars Hill competition will be held from 1-3 p.m. at the Mars Hill and Blaine Community Center on Thursday, Jan. 13. For more information, contact Dave Collins at: marshillrec@hotmail.com.
Boger Brewer celebrated his 80th birthday at the home of Milton Adelman in Mars Hill on Friday, Dec. 31. Pictured with Boger are members of his family, standing from left: sons Ted, Tim and Terry; Timmy, grandson; and son, Gary.
Rotary calendars
The Mars Hill Rotary Club Birthday Calendars have arrived and are being distributed. Rotarians are delivering pre-ordered calendars. Calendars can also be obtained at the Mars Hill Town Office, the Blaine Town Office or at the Mars Hill Katahdin Trust Company. The cost is $6 each. For any corrections or additions, please contact Tomi Henderson at 429-9126 or e-mail tomihen@yahoo.com.
Pictured in the loft of his new home, Milton Adelman, of Mars Hill, at left, sits with his builder Randy Marchant, center, of Templeton, Mass., and neighbor John Kilcollins of Mars Hill, who was the “clerk of the works” on the new home. Milton presented Randy with a special rocking chair as a thank you for all his hard work.
Library auction
The Walter T.A. Hansen Memorial Library Benefit Auction is now open for bidding. Money is being raised to buy new books and other items for the patrons to enjoy. Items can be viewed and bid on at WTAHANSENLIBRARY@biddingforgood.org.
Some of the items are 100 gallons of heating oil; twp tickets to see the UMO hockey team vs. Boston on Jan. 16; a $100 Walmart gift card; gift certificates for auto care and groceries; and other gift cards. Check out the site to see what you can bid on to help out the library.
The new library nook was recently added at the Aroostok Health Center in Mars Hill as part of the new sunroom renovations Pictured at left are Walter and Polly Dearborn, who donated funds used toward the library and sunroom, which was built in honor of the late Gloria Adelman (pictured in portrait), who was once an administrator at the facility. A special 86th birthday party was also enjoyed by Walter on New Year’s Day at the home of Milton Adelman in Mars Hill, which number of friends attended to wish Walt a happy birthday.
Members of the Adelman family gather during the dedication of the new sunroom patio at the Aroostook Health Center in Mars Hill. Built in honor of the late Gloria Adelman, who was once an administrator at the Center, the sunroom is a favorite place for the residents to gather. Pictured are, in front from left: Dr. Toby Adelman of California and Milton Adelman. Standing: Zoe Adelman of New Hampshire; Shy Adelman of California; and Sachel Adelman, Deker Adelman, Tucker Adelman, Kristin and Todd Adelman, all of New Hampshire.
Anatomy fundraisers
The CAHS anatomy class is planning a trip to Philadelphia in April to visit the Mutter Museum. There are eight students that plan to pursue a career in the medical field, and the museum features past medical marvels that shaped the treatments and medications offered today. In addition, the students hope to also see the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Liberty Bell Center, the National Constitution Center, Eastern State Penitentiary and Liberty 360 — a 3-D panoramic theater showcasing America’s historical journey.
The class will be holding several fundraisers to raise the money necessary for them to take the trip. They have a private donor who has pledged $1 for every $2 that the students raise.
Current fundraisers include tickets on a quarter side of beef, which will be available in mid-January. Tickets are six for $5. The beef is being donated by Donovan Family Farms and will be cut to the winner’s specifications by Garey’s Slaughter House.
Another is a “calendar” sale for the month of January. Tickets are $10 each. There are 22 chances to win cash as they will draw a ticket on 22 of the 31 days in January. There will be two $200 drawings, four $100 drawings and 16 $20 drawings.
For more information, contact Leigh Belair, anatomy teacher, at 425-2811.
Christmas Concert
Photos courtesy of Tomi Henderson
MITCHELL GRASS sang “Holly Jolly Christmas” during the Christmas Concert on Thursday evening, Dec. 16, at CAHS.
CAITLYN HARRIS and Keara McCrum sang “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” at the Christmas Concert on Dec. 16 at CAHS.
KASSIDY LEVESQUE and Taia Tilley performed “Jingle Bells” and “Good King Wenceslas” during the Christmas Concert at CAHS on Dec. 16. They were accompanied by Chorus Director Andy Cottle.
Gray honored
Mars Hill resident Dawn Gray has been selected to attend the Rasmussen Leadership Academy, launched by Rasmussen College to help online students identify and strengthen their unique leadership skills and learn about their application in educational, professional and community settings. Gray, who serves on the Mars Hill Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, was chosen from a pool of nearly 70 applicants as one of 20 students who will benefit from the one-of-a-kind program in its inaugural year. She is pursuing her associate’s degree in health information technology through the School of Allied Health at Rasmussen College.
Developed in response to an evolving, increasingly virtual higher education industry, the prestigious Rasmussen Leadership Academy is offered free-of-charge to interested Rasmussen College online students, who are selected following an application process. Beginning January 2011, enrolled students will learn about leadership styles, communication and conflict management skills and the importance of diversity awareness.
“At Rasmussen College, we are dedicated to providing the education and skilled training necessary for students in all programs to succeed in today’s dynamic and diverse professional environments. This well-rounded approach often includes exposure to leadership and personal development opportunities,” Rasmussen College Online Campus Regional Academic Dean Ann Morgan said. “The Rasmussen Leadership Academy provides a forum for students to begin thinking about their future vocational and career goals and the attributes that will help them meet those goals following graduation from Rasmussen College.”
Rasmussen College students who have been enrolled for two or more quarters, are currently enrolled in at least two online classes and have a 3.0 GPA or higher are eligible to apply for the Rasmussen Leadership Academy. Members of the Rasmussen Leadership Academy are selected based on their references and a personal statement explaining how they see themselves as a leader and why they think the program will benefit them.
For more information about degree programs and opportunities offered online through Rasmussen College, visit www.Rasmussen.edu.
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.
