Mars Hill news
by Tomi Henderson
Plans are under way for this annual fun-filled weekend. The following are the events that are planned to take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 12 – 14. Most events will take place at Central Aroostook High School and Big Rock.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
NEW ROTARIANS Mitch Ross and Bob Lento were welcomed into the Mars Hill Rotary Club on Tuesday, Feb. 23. Pictured are, from left: Steve Hitchcock, president; Ross; Lento; Rotarian Linda Delong; and Ralph McPherson, assistant district governor.
Events happening at Central Aroostook High School include:
Friday
• 5:30 -7 p.m., Baked Ham Supper, $5 (Rotary Club); and
•7 p.m., CAHS Variety Show, admission $3.
Saturday
• 6-9a.m. St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast, csot $4 (Community Club);
• 9 a.m.: Cribbage Tournament, cost $5; PeeWee Games; Methodist Women Food Sale; Shrine Klowns and Child IDs (Masons);
• 10 a.m.: Cow Chip BINGO $5 (CAHS Class of 2013) and Coin Search;
• 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Penny Carnival;
• 10:30 a.m., Baked Potato Bar, cost $3.50 (CAHS FFA);
• 12-2:30 p.m., BINGO;
• 3-4 p.m., Gold Ball Champs ’94-’96 vs. ’05-’06 teams; and
• 4-5 p.m., Girls’ Alumni Basketball Game.
Events happening at Big Rock Ski Area:
Saturday
• Noon-4:30 p.m., Registration for all events at ticket office. NOTE: Pre-registration is required for Kardboard Klassic, Big Air and Parade;
• 4:30 p.m., Kardboard Klassic, cost is $5 per sled (Helmets are required for children under 12);
• 5 p.m., Supper: Homemade Chicken Stew, cost $7 per person;
• 6:30 p.m., Big Air Contest, $10 per person. Helmet required;
• 7:45 p.m., Torch Light Parade, free (those under 12, bring flashlight); and
• 8:15 p.m., Fireworks Spectacular.
Sunday
• 10 a.m., Big Rock Invitational Youth Race, cost $15. Pre-registration is required (lcook@bigrockmaine.com); and
• 12-2 p.m., Hotdog Roast at Harvard Townsend’s camp (donation).
Variety Show planned
As part of this year’s Winterfest activities, a Variety Show will be held on Friday, March 12. Organizers of the event are calling all singers, musicians, dancers and performers to share their talents with the community and provide fun and entertainment for Winterfest 2010. Solo and group acts are welcome.
Participants will perform before a live audience following the Rotary Dinner at approximately 7 p.m. This event is not a competition. All performers must pre-register by Monday, March 8. This date was extended by a week.
If you are interested in taking part in the Variety Show, contact Betsy York at CAHS, 425-2811, for applications or more information. Applications are also available on the CAHS Library’s Web site (linked from www.sad42.k12.me.us).
Proceeds from the event will help fund the Panther Paws Yearbook for grades 5 – 8.
Community Cupboard raffle
The Mars Hill community Cupboard will raffle two $50 gift certificates to the Mars Hill IGA. Ticket prices will be one for $1 or six for $5. Volunteers will be selling tickets at the Mars Hill IGA on Friday, March 5, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Friday, March 12, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tickets will also be on sale on Saturday, March 13, at CAHS during Winterfest activities from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. The two winning tickets will be drawn at CAHS. The local Community Cupboard thanks everyone for their support.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met on Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 6:30 a.m. at the Aroostook Health Center. New Rotarians welcomed into the club were Bob Lento and Mitch Ross.
Upcoming activities for the club include the baked ham dinner on Friday, March 12, during Winterfest, the Miss Greater Mars Hill and Little Miss Mars Hill pageants on April 10, and the Health Fair on May 1.
The special speaker was Ralph McPherson, Rotary assistant district governor in District 7810. He spoke about Rotary International being an organization of business and professional leaders who provide humanitarian service throughout the world. There are currently about 1.2 million Rotarians worldwide in 32,000 clubs. There are 530 Districts in 200 countries.
Rotary International’s motto is “Service Above Self.” The organization has focused on the eradication of polio, clean water, health, education and literacy as being some of the most important things to accomplish in the world. Rotary looks at things by using a four-way test: 1. Is it the truth?, 2. Is it fair to all concerned?, 3. Will it build good will and better friendships, and 4. Is it beneficial to all concerned?
District 7810 includes 28 clubs in New Brunswick and 12 in Aroostook and Washington counties in Maine, with 1,272 members. The District Mission is to help clubs advance the object of Rotary, to train district leaders, to promote the Rotary Foundation and World Community Service and to promote membership and retention.
Each club is also involved in various community projects but also enjoys fellowship with a greater organization. There are many ways for clubs to collaborate on projects and for each Rotarian to get involved.
Copies of “I Remember When in Mars Hill” are now on sale at the Mars Hill Town Office and several other businesses in town. At a cost of $25, these books include 37 stories of Mars Hill through the years. Written by various individuals, there are stories and memories about local and farm families, sports, Main Street, postal service, Eagle Scouts and much more.
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.
