Crouse retires
A Retirement Supper in honor of Eldon Crouse, Sr. for 34 years of service to the town of Blaine was held on Jan. 9 at the Central Aroostook High School. Attended by many friends and family members, the ham dinner was enjoyed by all.
Eldon is the oldest of six children of Kathleen and the late Wellington Crouse. He is married to Sherry Crouse and they have two sons, Eldon Jr. and Matt. Eldon Jr. and Heather live in Herman and have two children – Jenna and Brianne; Matt and Amanda live in Blaine and have two children – Hunter and Madison.
The master of ceremonies was Nathan Smith, chairman of the Blaine Town Council. He honored Ed for being a great public servant. He presented a plaque to Ed, which read: “The residents of the Town of Blaine would like to present this Stoeger/Condor 12 gauge over-under shotgun for the last 30 plus years of his diligent service to the town – 2008.”
Ed was also recognized for his 28 years of service to the volunteer fire department. His camp stories were a favorite of his fellow firefighters. He was also recognized by several individuals for his diligent work through the years – as well as his stories. Phil Gray spoke of working with Ed last year and of being the one that “finished him off!”
He was also recognized for working for the town of Mars Hill for a while. The memory that was remembered most was the canoe trip he took with someone – they turned over three times before getting out of site of the pick-up truck!
Congratulations, Ed, on your retirement. Thank you for a job well done.
Library happenings
On Jan. 22, at 7 p.m., Nandan Joshie from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will be speaking at the library regarding the Digital Television Conversion. Anyone is welcome to attend this event.
If there is a topic that someone is interested in and would like to have a program on, please contact the library at 429-9625 or Tammy DeLong, trustee, at 425-1007.
The Walter T.A. Hansen Memorial Library, serving Mars Hill, Blaine, Bridgewater and D and E Plantations, is pleased to share the list of memorial donations for 2008: in memory of Mina Beals by The Happy Hour Club; in memory of Sharon Broad by John & Elizabeth York and Roger & Heidi Shaw; in memory of H.M. Finemore by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Aroostook Eat Well Program; in memory of Arlene Fletcher by Louis & Anne Mahan; in memory of Jessie and Jeremy Fox by Rita Kingsbury; in memory of John Gilman by Marion Gilman; in memory of Alice Hitchcock by Laurine York and Rob; in memory of Stetson “Ted” Hussey by Bruce Hussey; in memory of Basil McKim by Margaret Hebert, Judy Doak, Georgia Nicholas, Clara Hussey, Grace Hawksley, Joan Carlson and Laurine York; in memory of Wendell C. Milliard by June Milliard; in memory of Grace Rideout by Dana & Donna Chase and the town of Mars Hill; in memory of Lulu Mae Ryder by Ernie and Brenda Hathaway; in memory of Carl Smith by Dale & Linda Pelletier, Tom & Joyce Trafford, William & Linda Graves, Penelope Hickey, SAD 1, Brian & Ann Blanchard, “The Tuesday Knitters,” Wayne McCary of Eastern States Exposition, Thomas & Nancy Lever, John & Carol Russell, Robert & Diane Hayes, Thomas and Patricia Johnston, Irene Dafonte, Jean B. Porter, Nancy Graves, Judy Perkins, Frank & Pamela Hallett, Steve & Lucy Richard, Rodney & Wendy McCrum, Daniel W. & Lucille Stewart, Frank & Darrylin Keenan, Claude & Dianne O’Donnell, Beth L. Blanchard, James McBreairty and Family, Steve Shaw & Ruth Ferguson, Milton & Gloria Adelman, The Girls at the Hallmark Store on Broadway in Bangor, Bruce & Clara Hussey, Keith & Karlene Mahaney, Richard & Nancy Duncan, John & Penny Polleys, Thompson-Hamel, LLC, Dana & Susan Lougee, Bill & Mae Gerrish, Clifford & Molly Curran, Jr., Rhonda L. Bossie and Charles & Karen Anderson; in memory of Larry Smith by Louis & Anne Mahan; in memory of George Stickney by Peggy Lawlor; and in memory of Edgar M. Wheeler (Pop-Pop) by Alexis & Victoria Brewer. The library would like to extend a big thank-you to those that donated in 2008. These contributions not only help to share the memory of a loved one, but also help to keep the library up-to-date with the most current materials. Donations are accepted at any time during the year and can include monetary donations, memorial books or magazines, computer programs or whatever the individual prefers. Create a lasting memory by donating to the library.
The library is also interested in offering computer skills programs for community members. Please call the library for information or to sign up for a class.
If your group is looking for a meeting space, the library is also pleased to offer free meeting spaces. Please call the library to reserve a space today.
Knit or crochet on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 – 7:30 at the library. Enjoy each other’s company while you work on your chosen project.
The library is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30 – 5:30; Wednesday from 6:30 – 8:30 and Friday and Saturday from 9 – noon. For information, call 429-9625 or go to their Web site: www.wtahansenlibrary.com.
A knitting class for children ages 8 and up will be offered by Duska and Rita Kingsbury at the library. The class will meet on Friday afternoons from 3 – 5 on Feb. 6, 13, 27 and March 6 and 13. Pre-registration is required and the class will be limited to 10 students. Please complete and submit a registration form at the library if you are interested in attending. Parents will have the choice of purchasing a kit of class materials for $10 per child or providing required materials from a detailed list available at registration. Class materials will become the property of the participating student. A big thank-you to the library for allowing the use of their facility for this activity.
Students of the Month
In a continuing effort to recognize outstanding student citizenship, the faculty of Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School announces that Brittany Drost and Jessica Robinson have been selected as December Students of the Month. They were selected in recognition of their commitment to the pillar of character.
Brittany is a member of the 7th-grade class and lists health as her favorite subject. She is a manager for the junior high girls’ basketball team. Brittany enjoys skiing and hanging out with friends and family. She hopes to someday go to college. Brittany is the daughter of Brenda and Mark Drost.
Jessica is a member of the junior class and lists chemistry as her favorite subject. She was a past member of the CAHS basketball team. In her spare time, Jessica enjoys playing basketball and spending time with her friends. In the future, she hopes to attend Northern Maine Community College or the University of Maine at Fort Kent to study early childhood development. Jessica is the daughter of Glen and Peggy “Alice” Robinson.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met at the Aroostook Health Center on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 6:30 a.m. Rotarian Roger Shaw gave an update on the school consolidation – a vote was scheduled on the matter on Jan. 20.
He also spoke about a concept being proposed for Regional Educational Service Centers, which is consistent with the MSSA’s position on consolidation and regionalization.
There are also some recommendations regarding athletic competitions that have been proposed by the MPA Ad Hoc Committee. These involve the number of games played, the number of teams qualifying for post-season play, etc.
Bridgewater Community Club
The Bridgewater Community Club continues to meet on the last Thursday of each month with some exceptions. All are welcome. For more information, contact Pat Lenentine at 429-9444.
Bridgewater Creative Crafting
On the first and third Thursdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Community Center in Bridgewater, crafters are encouraged to join together to work on various projects.
Bring your own supplies and projects as you share your knowledge of various crafts. Work together or individually with quilting, knitting, sewing, embroidery, crocheting, scrapbooking, etc. Everyone is welcome! For more information, contact Chris Finemore at 425-6606 or Melody Goff at 420-4002. Come relax and enjoy yourself as you socialize with other crafters.
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.
