MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
The eighth annual Cropley Family Alex’s Lemonade Stand will be held on Saturday, June 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mars Hill IGA. It is hosted by Cathy and Jessica Cropley.
Ever since 2004, the Cropleys have hosted a lemonade stand to benefit the national charity, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, to raise money and awareness for pediatric cancer research. In 2000, Alexandra “Alex” Scott decided to host a lemonade stand at the age of 4 after being diagnosed with cancer. Four years later, the Scott family made Alex’s Lemonade Stand a national charity which has raised millions of dollars since 2004. Unfortunately, that same year, cancer took Alex’s life and she didn’t live to see what her hard work and dedication had created. The Cropleys began hosting a stand in 2004 — the only stand in Maine — because both mom and daughter believe in the work Alex started and want to see an end to this terrible form of cancer. The Eighth Grade at Central Aroostook Junior High School held their graduation exercises on Tuesday, June 12. Following a welcome by Class President Isabelle Cadet, athletic awards were presented to the Eighth Grade baseball and softball teams by Coach Jackins and Coach Conrad.
The class prophesy was presented by Brooke Cyr, Elizabeth Gillen, Molly Anthony and Kailyb Stitham, as was a special yearbook dedication by Tori Brewer and Dayna Collins. This year’s yearbook was dedicated to Carlton Craig, an important part of the school. Carlton’s willingness to help out however he can is greatly appreciated by students, staff and community members. Thanks for all you do, Carlton.
Many academic awards were presented by the teachers. Also recognized were Students of the Month, Good Citizenship Awards and Student Council.
Following a fun slideshow, the students were presented with their Certificates of Promotion. Central Aroostook Guidance Counselor Sadie Shaw’s closing remarks told the students that “choice, not chance, determines your destiny” and to remember that they are “all capable of great things.”
Collins’ staff office hours
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins has announced that staff from her Caribou office will hold local office hours in Aroostook County at the Mars Hill, Bridgewater and Monticello town offices on Thursday, June 21.
A staff member will be available to provide assistance with federal issues and agencies, such as the Social Security Administration, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Internal Revenue Service. No appointment is necessary. All conversations are strictly confidential.
Locally, meetings are slated for: Mars Hill Town Office, 37 Main St., Mars Hill, ME 04758, from 10 to 11 a.m.; and at the Bridgewater Town Office, 11 Bootfoot Rd., Bridgewater, ME 04735, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Questions may be directed to Sen. Collins’ Caribou Office at 493-7873.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met Tuesday morning, June 12, at the Aroostook Health Center. The special speaker was Rotarian Pam Townsend. Pam shared the results from the “test” that the group had done a few weeks ago. The test was a way of determining a person’s style and personality and gave the strengths and weaknesses of each. It also recommended ways for each to work on making improvements. It was a fun and eye-opening experience!
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of June 20-26 include: Wednesday will have the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Moving to Music at 9:30 a.m., Devotions with Velma at 1:30 p.m. and East Ridge at 6:30 p.m.; Thursday has the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m., Horse Racing at 1:30 a.m., and United Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m.; Friday, June 22, will feature Moving to Music at 9:30 a.m. and Summertime Reminiscing at 1:30 p.m.; Saturday will be a free day; Sunday will feature the Mennonite Hymnsing at 6:30 p.m.; Monday will feature Coffee Chat at 9:30 a.m., Card Games at 1:30 p.m. and Gospel Group at 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, June 26, 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.
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
The Bridgewater Historical Association would like to welcome everyone back to their hall for the Thursday Night Music with Outside In. The music runs from 6-9 p.m. So, if you find yourself bored and want something to do, come on out and have some fun at the BHA Hall. Come to dance or just sit and listen. All are welcome.
Community Cupboard
The food pantry serves the communities of Westfield, Mars Hill, Blaine, Robinson, E-Plantation and Bridgewater.
The Community 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.
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.
