The Mars Hill Rotary Club met at the Aroostook Health Center on Tuesday, June 30, at 6:30 a.m.
The special speakers were John and Betsy York. Betsy is the library and media specialist at Central Aroostook High School. She spoke of the four things that she sees as part of her job. She is a teacher — helping the students think critically about what they hear and read; a partner with the other teachers — making sure that the library is stocked with whatever materials are needed each semester; an information specialist — keeping up with any law or rule changes; and a program administrator — doing the budgets for the CAHS and Fort Street libraries and purchasing software.
Betsy was recognized as the 2008 Walter J. Taranko Media Specialist of the Year for the State of Maine. Superintendent Roger Shaw was able to surprise her with this announcement — having her set up and run the video equipment for a special award to be presented during an assembly. Shaw proceeded to list the qualifications that made the person so deserving of the award — until Betsy finally realized that he was talking about her! Congratulations, Betsy.
John York is a vocational education technician, groundskeeper, summer school instructor and environmental specialist. He spoke mainly about caring for the athletic fields at CAHS. This past year, the baseball field was worked on. The special surface on the baselines and batter’s boxes handle quite a bit of water – a fact that has lead to the playing of some games this year that would normally have been called due to rain. CAHS has a large sports complex — there could be several games going at the same time, if necessary. It typically takes around three and a half hours to ready the baseball field for a game.
This year’s Golf Tournament saw 39 golfers out on the links. Winning First Division Gross was Phil Pelletier, First Net was Andrew McQuade. Winning Second Division Gross was Harry Orser, Second Net was Francis Cyr.
Others placing were: First Division Gross: Craig Allen — second, Josh McGuire — third. First Division Net: Al Leach – second, Tim Carlson — third. Second Division Gross: Tom Trafford — second, Tyler Perry — third. Second Division Net: Guy Hanks — second and Glen Mahan — third.
From the great response of the Robinson Days Reunion held last summer, plans are being made to hold a Robinson 2009 potluck on Saturday, July 25, at Bill Gardiner’s in Robinson starting at 4 p.m. This is open to everyone, not just if you are from Robinson. Remember that this is a potluck.
Come for an afternoon and evening of music, food and fun. For more information, contact Wally Pryor or Forrest Gardiner.
There will be a benefit spaghetti supper for Alvin Pineau on Friday, July 24, at the Central Aroostook High School cafeteria from 4:30-7 p.m. Menu includes spaghetti with homemade sauce, brown rolls, tossed salad and ice cream, with Kathy cake for dessert. Donations will be accepted at the door. An auction will be held following the supper.
If you would like to donate items for the auction or if you have any questions, please contact Kathy Miller at 425-3771 or 429-9580.
The newly-formed CAHS Booster Club will be holding a three-person scramble at the Mars Hill Country Club on Saturday, July 11 (rain date July 12), at 9 a.m., with a shotgun start planned. The entry fee per team is $120. To register, contact the Country Club at 425-4802. There is a minimum team handicap of 30. There will be cash prizes.
The Booster Club has been formed to support athletic activities at CAHS. Any funds raised will be used to purchase uniforms, equipment and other necessary items at the school. For more information on the club, contact Chappy Clark at 425-2611.
CHANGE: On Wednesdays, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., the library will hold cribbage games, so bring your friends and your boards. The more the merrier. This has been changed from Saturday mornings, at least through the summer and fall.
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 library is 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 1:30-5:30; Wednesday from 6:30-8:30, and Friday and Saturday from 9-noon. For information, call 429-9625 or go to their new Web site: www.wtahansenlibrary.org.
The BHA would like to announce that its Wednesday Night Line Dance lessons will begin again on June 24. They invite all to join them at the hall on Wednesday nights to join in the fun of line dancing. It is very good exercise!! Bring your dancing shoes and join the fun. All that is required is a donation. The classes fun from 7-8:30 p.m. Proceeds from the classes go towards building materials for the hall.
Then practice what you learned Wednesday on Thursday nights at the BHA’s Live Music Night. They feature music from the 50s, 60s, 70s, Pop, Country, Oldies, Rock ’n Roll and even some standards. Music begins at 6 p.m. and continues on until 9 p.m. The atmosphere is very laid back, so come on down and join the fun. Proceeds from the music nights will go towards completing the replacement of the hall’s sound system.
For more information about these events and others, contact Denis Gagne at 429-8290.
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.
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, please 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.
