Students present holiday concert
MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
The Central Aroostook High School gym will be the place to be on Thursday, Dec.16, at 7 p.m. when the Fort Street Elementary School Music Concert will be presented. There will be selections presented by the chorus and band.
The Mars Hill and Blaine Winterfest will hold their annual Cookie Sale during the concert.
UBC Cantata
The United Baptist Church in Mars Hill will present a special cantata “Come, Let Us Worship The King,” on Sunday, Dec. 19, at 6 p.m. All are welcome.
Christmas Concert
The annual Christmas Concert was presented by the Junior/Senior High School band and chorus on Thursday, Dec. 9. The band director was Adam Metzler and the chorus director was Andy Cottle. A special number, “Christmas Time is Here” from the “Charlie Brown Christmas,” was sung by Lindsey Watson.
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The Junior High Chorus presented their Christmas Concert on Thursday, Dec. 9, in the Central Aroostook High School Gym. Pictured in front from left: Cameron Todd and Ethan McKenney. First full row: Abigail Boyce, Molly Anthony, Starr Little, Chelsea Czekalski, Mayra Gonzalez, Sean Brock, Riley McGrath, Tyler Raymond, Kenny Bell, Ethan Bradstreet, Courtney Milliard, Jordan Canney, Noelle Bailey, Mollie Garrison and Bailee Durost. Second row: Nicole Gebhart, Mandy Pomerleau, Kayla Cushman, Hannah Brewer, Mary Ferris, Ivy Davis, Dane Kingsbury, Ryan King, Derek Kilcollins, Brandon Shaw, Carly Grass, Kailyn Stitham, Rae Brewer, Emily Pickance and Samantha Kearney. Third row: Selena Cornelison, Tamesha Desmond, Sierra Giggey, April Santiago, Kaitlyn Henderson, Zach Cote, Chandler Brewer, Alex Folsom, Zach McClung, Alan Rideout, Brittany Baird, Whitnie Bradbury, Gwen Parsons, Karli Levesque, Katelyn York and Isabelle Cadet.
The Junior High Chorus presented three numbers: “African Sanctus,” “The Sound of Winter” and “Three Contemporary Latin Settings.” The Junior/Senior Band played “Deck the Halls with Dazzling Drummers.”
The Senior High Band played a number of Sing-A-Long Christmas tunes, arranged by Adam Metzler. The High School Chorus sang three numbers: “Tiny Little Baby is Born,” “Et in Terra Pax (Peace on Earth)” and “One Bright Star,” which featured a solo by Shannon Todd.
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The CAHS Senior Band played a series of Christmas sing-a-long songs during the Christmas Concert held recently at the high school. Pictured in front from left: Sage Ashby, Megan King, Page Fletcher, Paige Garrison and Shannon Todd. Back row: Spencer Garrison, Landon Jackins, Matthew Amnott and Conor Todd.
Chorus Director Andy Cottle was pleased to announce that 28 students from Central Aroostook will be participating in All Aroostook this year. Megan King will be participating in the All Aroostook Band.
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SHANNON TODD was featured during one of the senior high chorus’s numbers at the Christmas Concert held on Thursday, Dec. 9.
Making the All Aroostook Chorus from Junior High are: Carly Grass, Kailyn Stitham, Karli Levesque, Gwen Parsons, Whitnie Bradbury, Noelle Bailey, Brittany Baird, Courtney Milliard, Emily Pickance, Alex Folsom, Chandler Brewer, Kenny Bell, Dane Kingsbury, Ethan McKenney, Chelsea Czekalski, Molly Anthony, Mary Ferris, Nicole Gebhart and Jessica Cropley.
Making All Aroostook Chorus from Senior High are: Shannon Todd, Olivia Cyr, Lindsey Watson, Stephanie Dame, Mariah Brewer, Spencer Garrison, Landon Jackins and Conor Todd.
LINDSEY WATSON sang “Christmas Time is Here” from the Charlie Brown musical during the Christmas Concert on Dec. 9 at CAHS.
Rotary Calendars
The Mars Hill Rotary Club Birthday Calendars have arrived and are being distributed. Rotarians are delivering pre-ordered calendars. They 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 per calendar.
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Naturally Potatoes, a Pineland Farms Company, has announced that Bradley Laster has been named the November 2010 Employee of the Month. The award is in recognition of his outstanding job performance and unwavering dedication to his fellow employees, the company and, most importantly, to the customers. Pictured from left are: Shawn Lovley, director of manufacturing; Paul Jacques, quality assurance manager; Laster; and Bob Canney, human resource manager.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met Tuesday, Dec. 7, at 6:30 a.m. at the Aroostook Health Center.
Members are invited to attend a special dedication of the new Adelman Seasonal Patio/Sunroom at the Aroostook Health Center on Wednesday, Dec. 22, at 2 p.m.
The special speaker was Jay Peavey. Jay and his wife Melissa are the new owners of Al’s Diner. They have replaced the kitchen floor and walls and also refinished the entire seating area. They also have new blinds and a new canopy over the windows and are hoping to get a neon sign up — similar to the one that was used for years.
They have added some items to the menu, such as wraps, more seafood options, and a new favorite: Big Rock BBQ Chicken. They have a separate children’s menu.
Special thanks go to Steve Hitchcock, who prepared an entertaining slide presentation showing the various ideas that he thought that Jay and Melissa considered regarding their renovations.
Pictured from left are: Andy Olson (Stockholm), Past State Commander, American Legion State of Maine, Rod Collins (Mars Hill), 16th District Commander, Lloyd Woods (Madawaska), State Adjutant, American Legion, Dept. of Maine. Olson and Woods attended the 16th District meeting held in Fort Fairfield. Collins is 16th District Commander. Support our Troops.
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; two tickets to see the UMO hockey team vs. Boston on Jan. 16, 2011; 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.
Community Cupboard
The Mars Hill Community Cupboard will distribute food twice a month during December by continuing the second Tuesday of the month from 1-3 p.m., but will change the second date to the third Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. instead of the fourth Tuesday. This is due to the December holiday. Distribution dates will be Dec. 14 and 21.
Food is distributed at the Mars Hill and Blaine Community Center on ACI Street in Mars Hill. This local food pantry serves residents in need from the areas of: Westfield, Mars Hill, Blaine, Bridgewater, Robinson and E Plantation.
Mars Hill Community Cupboard is also a station for RSVP members who would like to volunteer and a distribution center for the Aroostook Agency on Aging, a supplemental program for anyone in need who is aged 60 or older.
For more information on the Food Pantry, contact Cathy Cropley at 429-8043.
Students of the Month
In a continuing effort to recognize outstanding student citizenship, the faculty of Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School announces that Tucker Fletcher and Devon Dionne have been selected as the October Students of the Month. Noelle Bailey, Nicole Gebhart and Breanne York were selected as the November Students of the Month. They were selected in recognition of their commitment to the pillar of character.
Tucker Fletcher is in the 7th grade and lists science and social studies as her favorite subjects. She is a member of the soccer and softball teams and is on the cheering squad. She also plays in the band and is a member of the yearbook staff. Her future plans include graduating as valedictorian of her class and going to college to become a nurse. Tucker is the daughter of Steven and Jennifer Fletcher.
Devon Dionne is a member of the Junior Class and enjoys hunting, fishing and snowmobiling. He is the son of Bobbie Jo and Terry Theriault. His future plans include going to college for engineering.
Noelle Bailey is a member of the 7th grade and lists chorus as her favorite class. She is on the yearbook staff and enjoys playing soccer, softball and cheering — where she enjoys flying and doing stunts. Outside of school, Noelle enjoys singing, musicals, plays, hanging out with her friends and competing in pageants. The daughter of Kelly White and Alan Bailey, Jr,, Noelle plans to become a musician, move to New York and appear on Broadway. She also wants to visit Paris and see the Eiffel Tower.
Nicole Gebhart is a member of the 7th grade and lists social studies, band and chorus as her favorite subjects. She is a member of the soccer team and enjoys reading, drawing, playing piano and clarinet. She loves animals, especially horses. The daughter of Jonathan Gebhart, Nicole plans to become a veterinarian specializing in horses.
Breanne York is a member of the Sophomore Class and lists geometry and English as her favorite subjects. She is a member of the International Club, Soccer Team and Trust Team. Outside of school, she is interested in soccer. The daughter of Brent and Kay York, Breanne plans to attend college following graduation.
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.
