Association prepares for play
MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
The Bridgewater Historical Association is getting ready for their first event, a play entitled “The Great Nursing Home Escape.” The wonderful folks from the Smyrna/Merrill Historical Society Play Group will be bringing the play to the hall at 485 Main Rd. in Bridgewater on Saturday, May 18, at 6 p.m. Dinner will be served during the play.
Tickets are $10 each and are available at the Bridgewater Town Office, by contacting BHA members or by calling Jann Votaw at 425-7901. It is a comedy, and we all could use a good laugh in this day and age. Bring a friend. Your support is appreciated. Keep your eyes peeled for information on future events.
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Photos courtesy of Tomi Henderson
MAHAN HONORED
Frank “Sam” Mahan, Jr., left, was presented a plaque “In Appreciation for your nine years of dedicated service to the town of Mars Hill as a member of the Town Council.” He served as councilor from 2004-13. Sam is pictured with Town Manager Ray Mersereau.
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KISS THE PIG
The Fort Street Elementary School PTCO held a fundraiser in March. Students were able to buy tickets to put a teacher’s name on. The top four teachers had to kiss the pig! On March 21, each of the four teachers, armed with their own tube of red lipstick, “puckered up” and kissed Wilber, the pig, held by Bill Jordan. Pictured is second-place winner Kristen Lagasse, who teaches fifth grade. Others that won included: Kasandra Grass, kindergarten, in fourth place; Sherri Averill, second grade, who finished in third place; and Amy Puleo, special education, who took first place. They raised over $320, which will be used to bring a world-renowned jump roper to the school in June who will do a clinic with the kids during the day and will do a clinic open to the public.
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A RELAY FOR LIFE BENEFIT EVENT
A RELAY FOR LIFE BENEFIT event was held at the Mars Hill and Blaine Community Center on Saturday, April 20. Four teams competed for the coveted Gold Ball. McCain’s won over Huber in the first game, 38-35. Bigrock barely beat out the team of firefighters from Mars Hill and Easton, 39-38. In the final game, Bigrock again prevailed and beat McCain’s by a score of 57-44. The Bigrock Team, pictured with their trophy, included, front from left: Mark Shea, Jeff Clockedile, Ryan Guerrette, Tim Lawrence and Coach Bill Getman. In back: Keegan Wakana, Jon McCrum, Joe Stiles, Jack Footer, Josh Mitchell and Neal Grass. The American Cancer Society Relay for Life movement gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and fight back against the disease. This year, Relay For Life of Aroostook County will be held May 31 through June 1 at Caribou High School from 6 p.m. Friday through 10 a.m. Saturday.
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Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met on Tuesday, April 23, at 6:30 a.m. at the Aroostook Health Center. The speaker was Rotarian Bill Getman, who gave his classification. Bill grew up in Toledo, Ohio, and got his business degree from the University of Wisconsin.
He worked for Hormel in Boston for a couple of years before moving to Kansas, where he met his wife, Sylvia. They learned that they had both attended the same college and lived in the same area, but never met during their school years.
They moved several times — for his job or for hers — and finally moved to northern Maine, where Sylvia is CEO of The Aroostook Medical Center and Bill is the general manager of Big Rock Ski Area. They have three sons; the youngest is in college now.
Rec news
Swimming lessons continue on Thursdays. Walking continues daily from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., as well as various adult activities in the evening.
Summer programming has been finalized, so please keep an eye out in your child’s backpack to get their copy. All students will receive one from school. It is full of programs, camps, clinics, pool and sports information for the summer.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of May 1-7 include: Wednesday will have the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Moving and Memories at 9:30 a.m., Residents Council at 1:30 p.m. and Old Fashioned Revival Center at 6:30 p.m. Thursday will feature the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and BYF Potluck Dinner at 11 a.m. Friday will feature Jingo at 9:30 a.m. and Music by the Carneys at 1:30 p.m. Saturday will feature the Donna Nelson Singers at 1:30 p.m. Sunday will feature Sunday Service with Jonathan at 1:30 p.m. Monday will include Moving and Memories at 9:30 a.m., Catholic Mass at 1:30 p.m. and Gospel Group at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday 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.
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.
