Rotary Club of Princeton erects clock to celebrate centennial
Oct. 19—princeton — A new clock erected this week in Princeton celebrates a local Rotary Club's century of work and giving from people who are always ready to focus on community above self.
The Rotary Club of Princeton celebrated its 100th anniversary with the special dedication of a centennial clock. This new clock stands at the intersection of Mercer Street and Center Street between the local Post Office and the Princeton Public Library.
"We turned 100 years old in April and we partnered with the city of Princeton to install the clock," Princeton Rotary President Nathan Hendrick said.
The Rotary Club of Princeton provides volunteers and raises money for organizations such as the Salvation Army and for education projects such as scholarships. Local Rotarians also work with Amy's House of Hope in Princeton, Hendrick said. The club currently has over 80 members.
The idea for the new clock was brought to the club by Rotarian Lisa Clark back in 2023, and Hendrick spearheaded the project.
"For a century, our club has been a beacon of service, leadership and community spirit. Together we have transformed lives, built friendships and fostered a culture of giving back. This clock symbolizes not just the passage of time, but the timeless commitment of Rotary to our community," Hendrick said Thursday during the clocks's dedication ceremony.
The city of Princeton contributed a donation and the installation labor for the clock project. Representatives from the city joined the celebration Thursday along with many of the clock donors whose names are engraved on two plaques at the base of the clock. Remarks were also made by City Manager Mike Webb and Rotary District Governor Jeff Disibbio.
Individuals, businesses and organizations which contributed to the Centennial Clock project included: the city of Princeton; Mercer County Commission; Mike Webb and Carin Prescott; Nathan, Carmen and Ethan Hendrick; Pace Family L.J. "Doc," Charlie and C.W.; Princeton Health Care Center; Rick and Carol Allen; Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center; The Rife Family; The Ross Family, Lee, Sherri, Olivia and Jake; WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital; Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home; Bill and Pat Whittaker; City National Bank; Community Connections, Inc.; Craig and Jane Stout; Deb Halsey-Hunter and Geoff Hunter; Gordon M. Lusk IV; Grace, Eloise and William Karnes; Grants Supermarket; Hitachi Energy, Bland, Va.; in memory of E.T. Boggess; Jeff and Holly Disibbio; Kirk and Karen Story; and Linda, Bill and Billy Pantili.
"We are a membership organization and we're always looking for new members, people focused on community above self," Hendrick said.
The Rotary Club of Princeton meets every Friday at noon in the Princeton City Municipal Complex off Bee Street. Hendrick said people interested in learning more can also contact the Princeton Rotary through the club's Facebook page.
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