Library to sponsor Summerfest Pet Show
MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
As part of the upcoming summer activities, the Walter T.A. Hansen Memorial Library is sponsoring a Pet Show on Saturday, Aug. 4. From 1-2 p.m. at the high school; those who want to show off their pets are welcome to participate. For extra “cuteness” you can dress to match your entry!
The Best of Show will be determined by “People’s Choice.” Voting will take place by dropping donations into your favorite pet’s jar, which will be on a table in the parking lot. Whichever jar has the most money will win a $25 Walmart gift certificate.
If you want to be part of the judged pets, please call the library at 429-9625 with your name, your pet’s name and type. You may also contact Tomi at 429-9126 or at tomihen@yahoo.com with your information.
This is not limited to cats and dogs. However, all animals must be leashed or otherwise contained! Proceeds will be used to benefit the library.
Summerfest
ACI and Central Aroostook Homecoming Days will take place from Friday, Aug. 3 to Sunday, Aug. 5, in Mars Hill.
Friday’s events will be located in the Fire Station Park Area unless otherwise noted and include: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Katahdin Trust Customer Appreciation Day at the bank; 4:30-6 p.m., Old Fashioned Car Hop Service sponsored by the Mars Hill Rotary Club. There will also be ‘50s and ‘60s music by DJ Bob Collins. At 4:15 p.m. will be bike decorating at the Fire Station before the 5:15 p.m. Kids Americana Bike Parade on the east side of Main Street. At 5:30 p.m., there will be a performance by All Star Gymnastics. From 6-8 p.m., there will be Kids Carnival Games. From 6-7:30 p.m., as part of TAMC‘s 100 year celebration, Moly the Trolley will take folks to and from the Nursing Home for an Ice Cream Social. There will also be a performance by the All-Star Dance Team at the Nursing Home. At the Fire Station, there will be Pampered Chef Bingo. From 8-11 p.m., there will be laser tag and Gyro Scope at the Fire Station Park; and from 9 p.m. to midnight will be a Teen Dance with music by DJ Bob Collins in the parking lot.
Saturday will start at 8 a.m. at Big Rock with the Toughest Mile Race — up the slopes to the top of the mountain! From 9 a.m. to noon will see a Farmers Market on North Main Street. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. Events planned at the High School begin at noon with the Fireman’s Muster, the Antique & Classic Car Show, FFA Petting Zoo, Giant Slip ‘n Slide, Bungee Basketball and the Dunking Booth. The soccer field will be in action as the Recreation Grade 3 and 4 teams play Round Robin style vs. Washburn and Ashland. The CA Boosters Food Booth will be open and Dough Boys, Cotton Candy and Snow Cones will be available. From 1-2 p.m., the Pet Show will be on tap with the winner chosen by People’s Choice. At 3 p.m., the Varsity Girls’ Soccer Team will compete against Houlton, with the Boys Varsity taking the field at 5 p.m. From 5:30-7 p.m. will be a Chicken Barbecue by the Fire Department. A Comedy / Magic Show featuring Roland Perry will be the last event for the day at 7:30 p.m. at the Mars Hill and Blaine Community Center.
Sunday’s events include: Bobbi’s Build An Ear Bike Ride taking off from Big Rock at noon. The town pool will be open from 12-4 p.m. At the Mars Hill and Blaine Community Center, from 1-3 p.m., there will be a Baked Bean Dinner sponsored by the CA Varsity Boys’ Soccer Team. Fireman Fred will provide music at 1 p.m. and Historical Trolley Rides will be available from 1-3 p.m. Duane Grass and Chappy Clark will be the hosts. A Family Golf Tournament will take place at the Country Club at 1 p.m. Also at the Community Center, beginning at 1:30 p.m., there will be many fun games like three-legged races, sack races, egg and water balloon tosses and eating contests.
You should find many fun activities to take part in or just enjoy watching. See you there!
At the Kicking Bear camp
YOUNGEST ATTENDEE at 4 months old was Lydia Smith during Kicking Bear camp this year, although it will be a few years before she‘s ready to try her hand at shooting a bow. Lydia is the daughter of Alisha (pictured) and Zach Smith, granddaughter of Joe and Lucy Boyd and Greg and Taffy Smith and great granddaughter of Norris and Linda Boyd and Herschel and Betty Smith.
AT KICKING BEAR, Jonathan Devoe was the winner of a guided hunting trip, donated by Joe Boyd, at right.
WINNING A DIAMOND BOW at Kicking Bear was lucky Kyle Gilman, pictured with Ray Howell, founder of Kicking Bear. Others won junior hunting licenses and other prizes.
Elijah Matheson, winner of the lifetime hunting license donated in memory of Keith McCrum, is pictured with Dave Hentosh of Smoldering Lake Outfitters and his mom. This was one of the prizes drawn during Kicking Bear activities in Bridgewater on July 13-14.
Lincoln Gallant of Lee takes aim at a bear during Kicking Bear on Saturday, July 14. Groups go to different stations to try their skills at the targets set up. Lincoln’s name was also drawn to receive a junior hunting license.
Brady Barnes, 4, receives instructions from Eric Gilman during Kicking Bear activities in Bridgewater on Saturday, July 14.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met Tuesday morning, July 17, at the Aroostook Health Center.
The special speaker was Stephen Eyler, executive director of Homeless Services of Aroostook. He spoke of the facility and the needs of the families and individuals that they serve. Theirs is the only family shelter in the county, with 30 beds in 11 rooms. They also have 15 low-income units that are leased out to qualifying families.
Each family or individual works with a case manager to lay out a plan and timeline for training, employment, etc. People are treated with dignity and given hope to be able to break the cycle that they may have found themselves in.
There is zero tolerance for any drug or alcohol abuse and individuals are tested frequently.
The facility is funded mainly through Maine State Housing, United Way, area towns and private donations. They are in need of stackable beds, so they can move them around if necessary in the 11 rooms they have. The Presque Isle Rotary Club has named the shelter as their Special Project for this year’s auction, with plans to purchase new beds and mattresses for the facility.
Another need is for a new facility in the Presque Isle area. If they had 22,500 square feet on one level, it would allow them to expand the family capacity as well as have an area designated as a 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. night shelter for anyone needing help. Their current home has one handicapped room on the first floor, with 10 rooms on the second level.
Aroostook Heath Center
Upcoming events for the week of July 25-31 include: Wednesday will have the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m, Wii Bowling Challenge at 9 a.m., Moving to Music at 9:30 a.m. and an Andy Griffeth Marathon 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 Faith Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m.; Friday, July 27, will feature Moving to Music at 9:30 a.m. and Crossword Puzzle Challenge at 1:30 p.m.; Saturday will feature Bingo with Velma at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday will be a free day; Monday will feature Moving to Music at 9:30 a.m., a Three Stooges Marathon at 1:30 p.m. and Gospel Group at 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, July 31, will have the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Card Games at 1:30 p.m. All of these activities are subject to change. If you would like to volunteer to help with any of these activities, call Connie or Vicki at 768-4915.
Bridgewater Historical Association
The Bridgewater Historical Association would like to welcome everyone back to their hall for our Thursday night music with Outside In. The music runs from 6-9 p.m. So, if you find yourself bored and want something to do, come on out and have some fun at the BHA Hall. Come to dance or just sit and listen. All are welcome.
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. If you have questions, call Cathy Cropley at 429-8043.
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.
