MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
The United Methodist Women met in the church vestry on Feb. 3 at noon with 10 members attending. Lunch was enjoyed after the food blessing. The vestry was decorated in a Valentine motif. Afterwards, a delicious dessert was made and served by co-hostesses Ruth Sylvester and Diane Ketchum. After an hour of socializing, the business meeting was called to order by President Donna Brewer. She led all in the UMW Purpose Pledge and Prayer. There was no secretary’s report, as the January meeting was canceled.
Diane read any correspondence and gave the treasurer’s report. Diane, Donna and Elaine met earlier and worked on the 2014 proposed budget. Later in the meeting, members were given a copy of the new proposed budget. Members were then asked for approval, discussion took place and changes were made.
The president and members updated the old list of members, adding new ones and making the necessary changes to addresses and phone numbers.
A proposed date was discussed for cleaning the kitchen, possibly in May. The meeting was turned over to program chairperson Diane Ketchum, who presented a program on the pledge and budget. Members reported with their collection or pledge.
The next meeting will be held on March 3 on prayer and self-denial with co-hostesses Joan Boone and Joan Walsh.
After the benediction the meeting was adjourned. Members attending included: Donna Brewer, Diane Ketchum, Elaine Bailey, Ruth Sylvester, Joan Boone, Joan Walsh, Jackie Bradley, Gaye Cronkite, Daisy Campbell and Clara Hussey.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of Feb. 12-18 include: Wednesday will feature the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Table Tennis at 9:30 a.m. and Crossword Puzzle Challenge at 1:30 p.m. Thursday will feature the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Valentine Bingo at 9:30 a.m., Horse Racing at 1:30 p.m., After The Bell at 3 p.m. and Full Gospel Assembly at 6:30 p.m. Friday will feature Valentine Jingo at 9:30 a.m. and Valentine Social with Love Songs by Larry and Larry at 1:30 p.m. Saturday will be a free day. Sunday will feature the Full Gospel Assembly at 3:00 p.m. Monday is Presidents’ Day and will feature Gospel Group at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday will feature the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Communion 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.
Birthday Calendars
The 2014 Rotary Birthday Calendars are available at the Mars Hill Town Office, the Blaine Town Office, Katahdin Trust in Mars Hill, the Mars Hill IGA or from any Rotarian. Cost is $6 per calendar.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met on Feb. 4 at 6:30 a.m. at the Aroostook Health Center. The speaker was Rotarian Ed Wright who spoke about the Number 9 wind farm, where the survey work will begin this summer. He also spoke about other infrastructure possibilities in the area.
BINGO
The William Cousins Post 118 of the American Legion in Mars Hill hosts a Bingo Night every Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Legion building on Silver Street. There will be cash prizes and concessions.
Adult Ed
The Mars Hill Adult Education classes will begin on Monday, Feb. 24, and run through Thursday, April 17, with the following classes being offered: Woodworking, Quilting, Primitive Crafts, and Basic Exercise. Call Kathy at 425-3771 for more information and/or to register.
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.
