The Mars Hill Rotary Club met at the Aroostook Health Center on Tuesday, June 2, at 6:30 a.m.
The special speaker was Bill Sheehan of the Maine Department of Environmental Protection Office in Presque Isle. He spoke on the water quality in northern Maine. His office is one of four in the state and covers the area from Danforth to Allagash. Their programs and responsibilities include water quality, air quality, land uses, oil and hazardous materials and solid waste issues.
Under water quality, they cover the Saint John watershed area and inspect wastewater treatment plants, handle complaints, monitor water quality, etc. This summer, the DEP will monitor over 50 locations in area streams, lakes, ponds, rivers and wetlands. There are water-quality improvement plans, called TMDLs, in place for many lakes, streams and brooks.
A watershed management has been drafted to examine causes of impairment in the upper Prestile (above the Mars Hill dam). They hope to finalize the plan late this year.
Many local waters continue to improve as specific problem spots are cleaned up. The northern Maine wastewater treatment plants are in excellent shape, although other non-point problems are harder to fix. The area is known for excellent brook trout fishing and water quality and the DEP would like to keep it that way.
Bill willingly volunteers his time to help monitor (catch) brook trout for testing.
On Saturday, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., the library holds cribbage games, so bring your friends and your boards. The more the merrier.
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 p.m.; Wednesday, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, from 9 a.m. – noon. For information, call 429-9625 or go to their Web site: www.wtahansenlibrary.com.
The BHA would like to announce that its Wednesday Night Line Dance lessons will not be held on June 10 and 17 due to the town meetings planned for those nights. They still invite all to join them at the hall on all other 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 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 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.
In a continuing effort to recognize outstanding student citizenship, the faculty of Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School announce that Michaela King, Rachel Donovan and Taylor Fletcher have been selected as the May Students of the Month. They were selected in recognition of their commitment to the pillar of character.
Michaela is a member of the 8th-grade class and lists English and reading as her favorite subjects. She is a member of the Yearbook Committee, band and junior high soccer, basketball and softball teams. Michaela enjoys playing sports, hanging out with friends and listening to music. She would like to go to college someday to become either a veterinarian or an architect. Michaela is the daughter of LeeRoy and Sally King.
Rachel is a member of the Junior Class and lists chorus and chemistry as her favorite subjects. She is a member of he varsity cheerleading and soccer teams, Future Farmers of America, math team, National Honor Society, youth group, Bible Club, Bible Quiz and Aroostook Valley Baby Beef Club. In her spare time, Rachel enjoys camp counseling at Whited Bible Camp, being a Royal Ranger Leader, dancing, singing, hanging out with friends, reading her Bible, drawing, playing ping-pong and texting. In the future, Rachel would like to go to a Christian medical school and become a nurse practitioner, specializing in pediatrics. She is the daughter of Harry and Candace Donovan,
Taylor is a member of the Sophomore Class and lists math, science and gym as his favorite subjects. He is a member of the junior basketball team and high school band. In his spare time, Taylor enjoys working on trucks, camping, snow-sledding, hunting and fishing. In the future, he would like to go to college and later own his own business as a mechanic. Taylor is the son of Steve and Jennifer Fletcher.
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.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
THE JUNIOR MISS MARS HILL pageant was held Saturday, April 18. Pictured are, from left: Bridget Garrison, first runner-up; Stephanie Dame, Junior Miss Mars Hill 2009; and Paige Garrison, second runner-up.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
MEGAN KING, daughter of LeeRoy and Sally King, played “Sawmill Creek” on the flute during the Junior Miss Mars Hill pageant April 18.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
BRIDGET GARRISON sang “Bubbly” by Colbie Caillat as her talent in the Junior Miss Mars Hill pageant April 18. She is the daughter of Steve and Kelly Garrison. Bridget had high-ticket sales and was named the first runner-up.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
PAGE FLETCHER, daughter of Steven and Jennifer Fletcher, sang “The Sweet Escape” by Gwen Stephanie during the Junior Miss Mars Hill pageant April 18.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
THE JUNIOR MISS MARS HILL 2009 pageant was held Saturday, April 18. Stephanie Dame, daughter of Stephen and Debra Dame, sang “Proud Mary” by Tina Turner as her talent. She was crowned Junior Miss Mars Hill 2009 and also received the “Spirit of Junior Miss” award.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
PAIGE GARRISON sang “Who Said” by Hannah Montana as her talent in the Junior Miss Mars Hill pageant April 18. Named second runner-up, she is the daughter of Wayne and Sally Garrison.
Photo courtesy of Willa Beals
THE AMERICAN LEGION of Mars Hill conducted Memorial Day services at Westfield, Mars Hill, Blaine, Robinson and Bridgewater on Monday, May 25. Those attending were: Rod Collins, commander; Keith McKeen, chaplain; Keith’s wife, Kaye McKeen; Chris Cronkhite; Leo Lefrancis; Steffin Gallop; Charles Brandon; Ronnie Gallop; Ray Jones; Ralph Donahue; George Smith; Henry Cousins; Jim Wiggins; Bob Craig; and Dana Beals.
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