ACI graduate visits
during Mars Hill Homecoming events
MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 6:30 a.m. at the Aroostook Health Center. The special speaker was Ken Kearney, home from Virginia for the Homecoming activities. Ken graduated from ACI in 1963 and went on to UMO. He started his career as a science teacher in New York state before joining the Air Force, becoming a pilot flying in Vietnam.
He spent five years in Hawaii in a test group before moving to South Carolina. Following his military service, Ken worked for Mobil as a corporate pilot and aviation director for 20 years. He then went on to work for AOL/Time Warner for five years before retiring “for good” in 2004.
Ken now spends his time volunteering as a docent, guiding tours at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum at Dulles Airport in Washington, D.C.
Photos courtesy of Tomi Henderson
Kempton McManus was decked out in a cowboy hat on Aug. 8 for the Aroostook Health Center’s musical hoedown as part of Mars Hill’s Homecoming 2013 activities. He is joined by Activities Directors Vicki Jackson, left, and Connie Durost. Yee Haw!
Priscilla Smith, center, enjoyed a visit from Peggy Stickney Lawler, Class of ‘64, and her sister Patty Stickney Richardson, Class of ‘71, on Aug. 8 at the Aroostook Health Center’s musical hoedown as part of Mars Hill’s Homecoming 2013 activities.
Bridgewater Historical Association
The BHA would like to welcome everyone to come and enjoy the sounds of Outside In Thursday nights from 6 to 9 p.m. There is no cover charge, however, donations are greatly appreciated as they help keep this event and the hall in operation. Refreshments are available at the hall.
Roger Shaw
Roger Shaw has served the educational community in Aroostook County for many years. He has been a role model for new superintendents. He strongly advocates for all educators and has provided support for many individuals aspiring to become a school administrator. Roger is a great leader. He always takes the time necessary to provide any service he can to school leaders, educators, students and community members. 
Roger works directly with the communities in Aroostook County to provide a greater connection between the schools and towns. He is always well informed of new legislation coming out of Augusta. This helps inform the County superintendents. Roger’s willingness to disseminate information to the Aroostook County superintendents is a true benefit, keeping all updated on education reform at the state and national levels. His ability to help others is a true advantage to all superintendents.
He provides information and advice on many educational topics which provides all superintendents a better understanding and allows them to make more informed decisions in their own districts. Over the many years of Roger’s career, he has provided a great service to his community as well as Aroostook County, and the Maine State Superintendents Association.
Roger was elected vice president of MSSA in 2008-09 and proceeded through the officers’ line serving as president in 2010-11. While he served as an officer, Roger represented MSSA at the state and national level. He attended many MSSA events and served as the liaison to the State Board of Education. He was nominated in 2000 by the Aroostook County Superintendents Region and received the MSSA Outstanding Leadership Award.
Roger has served as chair of the MSSA Legislative Committee since 2008. He has testified on behalf of MSSA many times in this role and spent countless hours reading and discussing legislative bills. He has been a strong advocate for public education at the statehouse.
He has served as a member of the MSMA Action Committee since 2003 and recently became chair of the Action Committee in May 2013.
He became superintendent in SAD 42 in Mars Hill in 1994. Roger also serves as superintendent in Easton and Bridgewater. Before becoming a superintendent, he served as a principal in SAD 42.
RETIREE HONORED
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
The Crime Stoppers Board of Directors gathered during this year’s golf tournament to recognize Linda Delong, who is retiring from the Board after 25 years of service. Thank you, Linda! Pictured are, in front from left: Tomi Henderson, Terri Brewer, Linda Delong, Dottie Wheeler and Betty Cronkhite. In back are: Shawn Van Tasel, Merlin Faulkner and Sonny Cronkhite.
RESTORATION
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
The Mars Hill Airport storage building was recently refurbished by members of the Mars Hill Rotary Club. Special thanks to Ray Jones and Bernie McAdam for leading the effort, and to Steve Hitchcock for making the sign for the building.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of Aug. 14-20 include: Wednesday will have the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Wii Bowling Challenge at 9 a.m. and Crossword Puzzle Challenge at 1:30 p.m. Thursday will have the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m., Horse Racing at 1:30 p.m. and Blaine Free Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m. Friday will feature Bingo Bucks at 9:30 a.m. and an Ice Cream Social at 1:30 p.m. Saturday will have Bingo at 9:30 a.m. Sunday will feature the Full Gospel Assembly Service at 3 p.m. Monday will feature Table Tennis at 9:30 a.m., Nail Beautiful at 10 a.m., Communion with Rev. Blakney at 1:30 p.m. and Gospel Group at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday will feature 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.
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.
