Historical society seeking ski hill,
schoolhouse memorabilia
MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
The Central Aroostook Historical Society will be holding a public meeting on Monday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. in the Central Aroostook High School Music Room. This meeting is for any of the Mars Hill, Blaine, E Plantation, Robinson and Westfield community members who would like to be part of the discussion of the former Mars Hill Ski Way/Ski Way of Aroostook and the old early one- or two-room schoolhouses in the area. The ski area is planning their 50th anniversary for 2011.
The society is looking for any old memorabilia. If you have any pictures or newspaper articles of any event that has taken place at the mountain in its earlier years, or would be related to area schools in the early 1900s and would like to share them with the society, it would be greatly appreciated.
The Mars Hill Community Cupboard will distribute food twice a month during November and December by continuing the second Tuesday of each 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 November and December holidays. Distribution dates will be Nov. 9 and 16; and 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, contract Cathy Cropley at 429-8043.
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met on Nov. 9 at 6:30 at the Aroostook Health Center. Various club projects were discussed.
Rotarian Stan Hartin gave an update on his son-in-law Zane Wetzel, who was injured in an electrical accident in October. He is in the hospital in Boston, but his skin grafts are healing very well. His condition can be checked out on his wife Courtney Wetzel’s blog: www.ProjectPrettyBlog.com.
Rotarian Steve Hitchcock informed the group of an upcoming public meeting about the Central Aroostook Historical Society on Monday, Dec. 6, 2010 at 7 p.m. in the CAHS Music Room.
The monthly meeting of the Mars Hill UMW was held in the church vestry on Nov. 8. There were nine members and one guest present. Lunch began at noon with a sandwich or box lunch brought from home. Drinks and a delicious dessert was furnished by hostess and co-hostess Ruth Sylvester and Diane Ketchum.
After the special blessing and hour of eating and socializing, Elaine Bailey opened the business meeting. The UMW Purpose Pledge and Prayer were repeated by all. Time was spent telling of the different acts of kindness by the members.
The Secretary and Treasurer’s reports were read and accepted as read. Treasurer Diane Ketchum reported $1,600 had been realized from the recent Craft Fair. It was suggested the secretary send several thank-you notes to special people that helped during the Craft Fair. A note of thanks and a monetary gift was given to Joan Walsh for contributing so much to the Fair. Most of the homemade crafts were created by Joan Walsh.
The nominating committee reported the following officers will serve during the new year: President Donna Brewer, Vice President Elaine Bailey, Secretary Clara Hussey and Treasurer Diane Ketchum.
Reporting from the Program Committee, each member signed up for her choice of a date and program and co-hostesses for the new year.
Joan Boone will check with the Mars Hill Nursing Home activities director to see what they would like us to do about buying Christmas gifts for he patients. Last year it was suggested we contribute to the newly renovated therapy room.
As it was World Thanks Day, Diane Ketchum, program chairperson, presented a program with all participating on the country Sudan in Africa. Half of the country is of Muslin faith and half Christian, The creates many problems and much unrest. An offering was taken, money going to the Northern District UMW Treasurer to be combined with other special UMW offerings to support places like Sudan.
After the benediction, the meeting was adjourned. Members attending included Elaine Bailey, Diane Ketchum, Alma Smith, Ruth Sylvester, Joan Boone, Joan Walsh, Judy Sawin Stahnke, Gladys Long, Clara Hussey and guest Pam McClung.
A SPECIAL BIRTHDAY
A SPECIAL BIRTHDAY was celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 13. Margaret Hebert turned 90 years young and celebrated with friends and family. Pictured with Margaret are her children, from left, Mary Watson of Naples, Fla., Dr. Joe Hebert of Danville, Vt., and Athil Hebert of Caribou. Joe and his wife, Pam made a special donation to the Walter T.A. Hansen Memorial Library in honor of Margaret’s birthday. There were four generations present in all three of Margaret’s children’s families — the youngest being 6-week-old Jacob Prohn.
MARTIAL ARTS CHAMPS
Mars Hill winners at Tracey’s Annual Tournament of Champions held Oct. 23 in Trenton included, from left, Jack Schafer, Student of the Year, first in team fighting and first in throwing; Chloe Wheeler, second in team fighting and first in throwing; Johnathan MacArthur, Grand Champion in fighting and Most Dedicated; Sensei Jay Peavey, first in throwing and Grand Champion in the senior men’s division.
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.
