MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met on Tuesday morning, Jan. 17, at 6:30 a.m. at the Aroostook Health Center. The special speaker was Rotarian Roger Shaw.
Roger updated the club on his participation as part of the 19-member Task Force that looked at expanding early post-secondary access for high school students in Maine. They explored survey results from Maine’s high schools and colleges, reviewed the various approaches by which early post opportunities are made available to high school students, reviewed what other states are doing, and developed short-term and long-term solutions to expand access to early post-secondary opportunities for Maine’s high school students.
Some high school students don’t want or need a four-year degree, but by taking some college courses as part of their high school year, they are more apt to go on for more schooling – whether they decide to go for a four-year degree or to attend a two-year course of studies to learn auto mechanics, plumbing and heating, electrical, computers, etc.
The Task Force hopes to continue meeting periodically in order to develop and implement an action agenda for each of the issue areas.
Cub Scout meeting
Cub Scout Pack 173 of Mars Hill met for the first time on Thursday, Jan. 19, at the Mars Hill and Blaine Community Center. Scouts from grade 1-5 met with District Cub Commission leader Kathy Peary and Cub Master Mark Davis. The boys made a craft and learned the seven things they need to learn to advance to the next step in Cub Scouts: salute, sign, handshake, motto, promise, what Webelos means and the law of the pack.
For more information on scouting in Mars Hill, contact Mark Davis at 532-8302 or at pola2062@aol.com.
Students of the Month
In a continuing effort to recognize outstanding student citizenship, the faculty of Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School has named Brooke Cyr and Josh Barton as the December Students of the Month. They were selected in recognition of their commitment to the pillar of character.
Brooke Cyr is a member of the Eighth-Grade Class and lists English and science as her favorite subjects. She is a member of the basketball and soccer teams and is on the cheering squad.
Outside of school, Brooke enjoys basketball, soccer, cheering and doing hair. The daughter of Tina and Lance Vangel, Brooke plans to attend college to become a cosmetologist.
Josh Barton is a member of the Senior Class and is a member of the National Honor Society. He lists English and films as his favorite subjects. Outside of school, Josh enjoys reading, cooking and four-wheeling. Josh is the son of William and Steph Barton and plans to attend college to become a physical therapist.
Rotary Birthday Calendars
The 2012 Rotary Birthday Calendars have arrived and are being delivered. Those who ordered a calendar but haven’t received it yet should contact the Rotarian that they placed their order with. Those who didn’t order a calendar but wish to purchase one can pick one up at the Mars Hill Town Office, the Blaine Town Office or at the Mars Hill Katahdin Trust Bank for a donation of $6 each.
The Club would like to thank you for your support. For any corrections, additions or deletions, contact Tomi Henderson at 429-9126.
AHC events
Upcoming events for the week of Jan. 25-31 at the Aroostook Health Center in Mars Hill include: Wednesday – the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Staff & Resident Wii Bowling at 9 a.m., and Crossword Puzzles at 1:30 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 the Old Fashioned Revival Center at 6:30 p.m.; Friday, Jan. 27, will feature Bingo Bucks at 9:30 p.m. and Dayroom Cinema at 1:30 p.m.; Saturday has Bingo with Velma at 9:30 a.m. and Karaoke with the Deschesnes at 1:30 p.m.; Sunday will be a free day; Monday will see Coffee Chat at 9:30 a.m., Nail Beautiful at 10 a.m., Social Visits at 1:30 p.m. and Gospel Group at 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Jan. 31, will be 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, contact Connie or Vicki at 768-4915.
Library news
The auction date is fast approaching! The Walter T.A. Hansen Memorial Library online auction opened for bidding on Jan. 18.
The goal this year is to raise funds to help us with our operating expenses. Public support is needed! This is an exciting and fun way to help the library, and at the same time have a chance to win cool items!
To check out the 38 plus items at the online auction, go to www.biddingforgood.com. 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.
