MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
Due to the wet weekend on March 11-13, all of the scheduled outdoor activities that were to take place at Big Rock will happen next Saturday, March 19.
Big Rock events include: At 2 p.m., there will be a Children’s Obstacle Race on the bunny slope (free).
NOTE — pre-registration is required for the following events: 4:30 p.m. will be the ever popular Kardboard Klassic (cardboard and duct tape only) sliding competition with three categories (kids, JH/HS and adults). Helmets are required for kids under 12. There is a $5 entry fee per sled. At 5:30 p.m. will be a Big Air Contest — $10 per person, helmets required.
At 7:30 p.m. will be the Torchlight Parade. Kids under 12 are to bring a flashlight — 12 and above will receive a free torch — sponsored by Winterfest.
A hot chicken sandwich with mashed potatoes, veggie, drink and dessert will be offered at 5 p.m. for $7.35 each.
A Fireworks Spectacular will begin at 8:30 p.m. Sponsored by the town of Mars Hill, they are being done by Central Maine Pyrotechnics.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met at 6:30 on Tuesday morning, March 8, at the Aroostook Health Center. The special guests were members of the CAHS State Class C Alpine Ski Championship Team. This is the third state title the team has won in the last five years. Coach Dennis Larrabee shared stories and thoughts on each member of the team: Seniors Logan Brewer and Kaine Kingsbury, Juniors Taylor Garrison and Spencer Stetson and Sophomore Josh Cook.
The special speaker was Rick Duncan of Presque Isle. Rick spoke about the Aroostook House of Comfort, a proposed hospice facility for Aroostook County. The facility would start as a four-bed unit, with another four-bed wing to be added at a later date.
When going through his own mother’s battle with breast cancer, the family realized the need for a facility that would be geared toward hospice issues. He has spent the last couple of years researching hospice and hospice houses in other parts of the state.
Such facilities have suites for patients that contain a kitchenette and a sitting area with a pull-out sofa so that family members can stay with their loved ones more comfortably. There is a nurse on duty at all times as well as rooms for family meetings and for spiritual needs.
Currently, there is a 23-member board of directors for the proposed house and they are now beginning to raise the funds needed to construct the home. They recently received their 501(c)3 statis. A feasibility study is being done to determine the best size and location for such a facility.
Kindergarten registration
SAD 42 will be having registration for the 3-, 4- and 5-year-old programs for the 2011-12 school year. The registration will be held on Thursday, April 14, at the Fort Street School and is open to 3-, 4- and 5-year-old children of the Mars Hill, Blaine and Bridgewater area.
Pre-school students must be either 3 or 4 years of age on or before Oct. 15. Students who will be 5 years of age on or before Oct. 15 are eligible for kindergarten. Contact Fort Street School, 429-8514 or 429-8515, to schedule an appointment to register your child.
The state of Maine requires: proof of immunizations and a birth certificate. (Hospital copies are not acceptable. A copy must be obtained from the municipal office of the town or city where you were living when the child was born.) SAD 42 requires these documents at the time of registration.
Parents registering children for the 3- and 4-year-old programs are asked to bring proof of income to the appointment.
If you are not a legal parent, a copy of guardianship papers (probate court) must be completed before registration.
Those students currently enrolled in the 4-year-old program do not need to register.
If you have any questions, call the school for further details.
Happy birthday Dr. Suess
There will be a special birthday party for Dr. Suess at the Walter T.A. Hansen Memorial Library in Mars Hill on Saturday, March 19, from 9:30 – 11 a.m. A special guest will be Sam I Am, so plan on stopping in for cake and a special storyteller. All are welcome, although children under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult.
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.
