Knox couple elopes
on visit to the slopes of Bigrock
MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
A couple from Knox showed up at Big Rock to ski on Wednesday night, Feb. 20. But unlike most who come to just ski, they had a marriage license and asked if anyone there could marry them. They were excited to get married and had her three children with them.
A KNOX COUPLE exchanged wedding vows at Bigrock on Feb. 20 during an impromptu ceremony officiated by Notary Jamie Guerrette. Pictured is the wedding party, from left: daughter Cheyenne, Wanda (not sure if she took her husband’s name) and Mike Asay, children Peter and John, as well as family member Dale — all from Knox. Congratulations!
After an evening skiing, they exchanged vows and left as Mr. and Mrs. Due to some quick work and clever planning, Jeff Clockedile, Bigrock’s rental shop supervisor, pulled it off. The couple exchanged vows on the second floor of the lodge surrounded by enthusiastic Bigrock staff and on-lookers. The bride’s three children — Cheyenne, Peter and John — witnessed the ceremony as well as family member Dale and witness Melissa McCrum.
The happy couple, Wanda (not sure if she’s taking her husband’s name) and Mike Asay, reside in Knox. The ceremony was officiated by Notary Jamie Guerrette and Keegan Wakana served as photographer. The couple left with a souvenir lift ticket, souvenir Bigrock glass and sparkling cider, as well as whoopie pies in lieu of wedding cake.
They were very pleased and spoke of returning for their one-year anniversary next year.
While other couples have married during the off season at Bigrock, this marked the first impromptu ceremony during regular business hours.
We wish the couple all the best.
DENTAL POSTERS
Fort Street Elementary School students participated in the National Dental Health Poster Contest. This year’s winners were, in front from left: Sam Eckstein, Liberty Fulton and Libby Grass. In the back are: Mrs. Jackins, art teacher; Katie Levesque, Lydia Miller and Annika Nicholas.
Promotion
Brig. Gen. James D. Campbell, the Adjutant General for Maine, has announced the promotion of Shane Miller of Mars Hill to PFC, in January 2013. He is in the 185th Engineer Support Company.
Adult Education
The SAD 42 Spring Adult Ed Classes will began on Monday, Feb 25 and run through Thursday, April 11. The following personal enrichment classes are being offered: quilting, woodworking, cardio kick aerobics and crafts. Call Kathy at 425-3771 for more information and to register for classes.
Rec Department action
In addition to basketball and adult events, the following activities are planned at the Mars Hill and Blaine Community Center. The March calendar of events will be going home with the kids this week.
• Thursday, Feb. 28 — Last swimming lesson for this session. The next session will start the week of March 18 and run through the first week of May. The cost is $30 per child for the six-week session. Lessons will be 50 minutes, departing from the school and returning at 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday, March 2 — Ski-4-Life from 10 a.m. to noon at Bigrock. Lift ticket, lesson and equipment provided. $5 per kid.
The Rec Center is open daily from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. for those wishing to walk. Any questions regarding these events, call Jamie at 227-7194.
Stay tuned for more information about the newly-formed Triathlon Club at Fort Street Elementary School. Events include swimming, biking and running. The triathlon will be held April 23 at UMO. Athletes will train together as they prepare to compete.
Winter Carnival
We are currently finalizing plans for the Fort Street Elementary Winter Carnival for the kids, which will be held Friday, March 1. Volunteers are still needed. If you have some free time for the day please let Mrs. Pangburn know at Fort Street.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met on Tuesday morning, Feb. 19, at 6:30 a.m. at the Aroostook Health Center. The guest speaker was Nancy Chandler of Maine Public Service.
She spoke about the different types of heat pumps — from whole house and geothermal to ductless mini-split heat pumps.
Like a refrigerator, heat pumps use electricity to move refrigerant and transfer heat from one space to another. Refrigerant is naturally much colder than outdoor temperature, even on a cold day, and actually absorbs heat from outdoors. The refrigerant’s properties do this naturally.
Electricity is used to pump refrigerant through copper tubing from outdoors to indoors. Because electricity is used to move heat rather than create heat, heat pumps can deliver up to four times the heat for the electricity used to power the heat pump.
The mini-split style is a clean, comfortable, convenient and a very energy-efficient supplemental source of heat. Heat pumps not only heat, they also cool and dehumidify.
For more information about ductless mini-split heat pumps, call Chandler at 760-2556 or e-mail nchandler@mainepublicservice.com.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of Feb. 27-March 5 include: Wednesday will have the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Wii Bowling and Table Tennis at 9 a.m. and Crossword Puzzles at 1:30 p.m. Thursday will feature the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m., and Cribbage Tournament at 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 1, will feature March Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Dayroom Cinema with popcorn at 1:30 p.m. Saturday will feature Karaoke with Fireman Fred at 1:30 p.m. Sunday will have Sunday Service with Jonathan at 1:30 p.m. Monday will include Memories and Music at 9:30 a.m., Catholic Mass at 1:30 p.m., Piano with Judie at 2:15 p.m. and Gospel Group at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Karaoke with Fireman Fred 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.
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.
