MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
The Bridgewater Historical Association is seeking nominees as it looks for a new Boston Cane recipient. Nomination forms are available at the Town Office or by contacting the BHA. Forms must be received by April 1, 2012.
BHA hosts play
The BHA is proud to announce that the Smyrna/Merrill Historical Society will be “bringing their show on the road” to the BHA hall on May 5 and 6 and presenting their play, “Hood for Sherwood.” It is a two-act play. There will be dessert served at intermission. Show time is 6 p.m. both nights.
Tickets are required so organizers know how much dessert to prepare. Tickets will soon be available at the Bridgewater Town Office or by contacting the BHA. Tickets are limited so get yours early. Tickets are available on a donation basis. Donations will benefit both the Bridgewater Historical Association and the Smyrna Merrill Historical Society. This is our first joint project and we hope it will be a big success. Thank you for your support.
For more information, contact the Bridgewater Historical Association at P.O. Box 341, Bridgewater, ME 04735 or call Jann Votaw, Pres BHA at 425-7901.
Fundraiser for Kinney family
There will be a benefit spaghetti supper/auction on Friday, March 30, for Ralph and Debbie Kinney. The supper will be from 5-6:30 p.m. at Central Aroostook High School, with the auction taking place at 6:30 p.m. The cost of the supper is by donation. There will also be a 50/50 draw, raffle items and a silent auction. Your support will be greatly appreciated.
School registration
SAD 42 will be having registration for the 3-, 4- and 5-year-old programs for the 2012-13 school year. The registration will be held on Friday, April 6, 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. Please call Fort Street School (429-8514 or 429-8515) to schedule an appointment to register your child.
The state of Maine requires: proof of immunizations, 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 (from 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.
Students of the Month
In a continuing effort to recognize outstanding student citizenship, the faculty of Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School has announced that Tucker Fletcher and Sarah Grass have been selected as the January Students of the Month. Delaney Grass and Whitnie Bradbury have been selected as the February Students of the Month. They were selected in recognition of their commitment to the pillar of character.
Tucker Fletcher is a member of the 8th grade and lists English as her favorite subject. A member of the band, soccer and softball teams, Tucker was also part of the CAHS cheerleading team that brought home the State Class D Title. Outside of school, she enjoys snowboarding, skiing, reading and learning about marine animals. The daughter of Steven and Jennifer Fletcher, Tucker plans to attend college to become a marine photographer.
Sarah Grass is a member of the Junior Class and lists advanced English as her favorite subject. The daughter of Kevin and Donna Grass, Sarah is a member of the Varsity Basketball Team, the TRUST Team and the National Honor Society. Outside of school, she enjoys going to youth group, texting and playing sports. Her future plans include going to college to become a speech pathologist.
Delaney Grass is a member of the 8th grade and lists gym as her favorite class. She is a member of the Soccer, Basketball and Softball teams. Outside of school, Delaney enjoys hanging out with friends, skiing, snowsledding and dirt biking. The daughter of Della and Troy Grass, Delaney plans to become a diesel mechanic and truck driver or a doctor.
Whitnie Bradbury is a member of the Freshman Class and lists math as her favorite subject. The daughter of Heather and Bart Bradbury, she is a member of the Basketball, Soccer and Softball teams as well as Chorus and FFA. Outside of school, Whitnie enjoys basketball, soccer and softball. Her future plans include going to UMO to get a teaching degree.
Community Cupboard
The food pantry serves the communities of Westfield, Mars Hill, Blaine, Robinson, E-Plantation and Bridgewater.
The cupboard is open the second Tuesday of each month from 1-3 p.m. and the fourth Tuesday of each month from 6-8 p.m. at the Mars Hill and Blaine Community Center on ACI Street.
First-time clients need to bring a photo ID to verify their town of residence.
Clients come once a month and receive three meals for three days per household member.
If you have questions, please contact Cathy Cropley at 429-8043.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met Tuesday morning, March 13, at the Aroostook Health Center. The special speaker was Rotarian Rena Kearney. She showed slides and spoke about a 23-day trip she took in 1997 with her sister and some friends.
They visited Copenhagen, Denmark, where they saw the Little Mermaid statue, the home of Hans Christian Anderson, a Viking burial mound and homes with thatched roofs.
In Sweden, they saw statues such as St. George and the dragon, as well as cobblestone streets, windmills, reindeer and castles. They visited Stockholm, Sweden — a city built on 14 islands.
Norway was interesting as they saw the Olympic site, open-air museums, stave churches, glaciers, waterfalls, fjords and mountains. They also saw a Viking ship and sled, as well as a troll statue. They were able to step behind a waterfall and Rena got an interesting photo looking out through the water.
They also visited Iceland, where they saw geysers, waterfalls, craters and more stove churches. They also saw the “Golden Circle,” thermal heat formed of lava rock.
AHC events
Upcoming events for the week of March 21-27 at the Aroostook Health Center in Mars Hill include: Wednesday — the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Wii Bowling for Staff and Residents at 9 a.m. and Crossword Puzzles at 1:30 p.m.; Thursday has the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m., Horse Racing at 1:30 p.m. and the Old Fashioned Revival Center at 6:30 p.m.; Friday, March 23, Bingo Bucks at 9:30 a.m., Teacart Visits at 1:30 p.m. and Moving to Music at 2:45 p.m.; Saturday will feature Bingo with Velma at 9:30 a.m. and Karaoke with the Deschesnes at 1:30 p.m.; Sunday will be a Mennonite Hymnsign at 6:30 p.m.; Monday will feature Coffee Chat at 9:30 a.m., Moving to Music at 9:45 a.m., Karaoke with Larry at 1:30 p.m. and Gospel Group at 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, March 27, will have the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m., Card Games at 1:30 p.m. and Moving to Music at 2:45 p.m. All of these activities are subject to change. If you would like to volunteer to help with any of these activities, contact Connie or Vicki at 768-4915.
Girl Scout news
The Mars Hill Girl Scouts are having a Pampered Chef Bingo at Fort Street School on Friday night from 6-8. The cost is $20 for a book of cards. There are many great prizes, including the seven-piece cookware set. All game prizes have at least a $50 value.
This fundraiser is for the girls’ trip to D.C. in June to celebrate the 100th birthday of Girl Scouts.
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.
