Panther Idol
The Fort Street PTCO is looking for students who wish to participate in the first annual Panther Idol. Any interested parents are asked to contact Billie-Jo Fulton at 429-9219 as soon as possible. Thanks go to all who continue to support the PTCO.
Adult Education
The fall semester of the Mars Hill Adult Education classes will be starting on Tuesday, Oct. 13 and ending Thursday, Dec. 10. The following classes are being offered: Quilting, Woodworking, Cardio Kick Aerobics, From the Dump to Divine, Crafts and More (class is full), Basic Surfing on the Internet, Line Dancing, Cake Decorating and Basic Cueing.
Please call Kathy for more information and/or to register at 425-3771. Some classes are limited, so register early.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 6:30 a.m. at the Aroostook Health Center. Members recognized Rotarian John Kilcollins as having recently celebrated his 70th birthday. A special thank you was extended to Rotarian Richard Watson for taking care of the mowing at the Saturn site this year. Special guest, Rotarian Vicki Smith, did an entertaining job pouring ice water during breakfast.
Smith, senior vice president at Katahdin Trust Company, spoke to the group about the bank. Started in 1918 in Patten, the bank now has 14 locations in Aroostook County. In 2000 the bank went “online,” and now around 25 percent of its customers use the Internet for their banking. In 2005, the bank began offering free online bill payments, and over 1,600 customers use this service.
As of June 2008, Katahdin Trust Company had deposits totaling 24 percent of the local market share. The bank has 167 employees throughout their 14 branches. The bank is very proud of the 11,000 volunteer hours put in by their employees over the past year.
Library happenings
On Wednesdays, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., the library will hold cribbage games, so bring your friends and your boards. The more the merrier. This has been changed from Saturday mornings, at least through the summer and fall.
If there is a topic that someone is interested in and would like to have a program on, please contact the library at 429-9625 or Tammy DeLong, trustee, at 425-1007.
The library is interested in offering computer skills programs for community members. Please call the library for information or to sign up for a class.
If your group is looking for a meeting space, the library is also pleased to offer free meeting spaces. Please call the library to reserve a space today.
Knit or crochet on Tuesday evenings from 5:30-7:30 at the library. Enjoy each other’s company while you work on your chosen project.
The library is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30-5:30 p.m.; Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. For information, call 429-9625 or go to their new Web site: www.wtahansenlibrary.org.
Bridgewater Historical Association
BHA meetings take place at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of the month at the BHA hall. For more information about the BHA and its events, please contact Leona Hess at 425-7946 or Jann Votaw at 425-7901.
Just a reminder that the live music will continue at the hall on Thursday nights from 6 to 9. Come and join the merry group for a night of good music, fun and laughter. There is always room for more!
The BHA is also planning an adult Halloween party next month. Look for more details later.
Bridgewater Community Club
The Bridgewater Community Club meets on the last Thursday of each month. All are welcome. For more information, contact Pat Lenentine at 429-9444.
Bridgewater Creative Crafting
On the first and third Thursdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Community Center in Bridgewater, crafters are encouraged to join together to work on various projects. For more information, please contact Chris Finemore at 425-6606 or Melody Goff at 420-4002.
Blaine Craft Fair
The annual Blaine Craft Fair, sponsored by St Anne’s Episcopal Church, will be held this year on Nov. 7, at 9 a.m. The French Club from Mars Hill SAD 42 will be having their annual Pie Fest also, so come to shop and eat. The fair will be held at the Recreation Center (Old ACI School) on ACI Street in Mars Hill. If anyone is interested in participating in the craft fair, contact Cherry Cowan at 429-9892. There is still room for more.
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.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
GRAYSON McKENNEY hit the target and doused Mollie Garrison during Carnival Day at Healing Hearts Ranch on Sept. 12.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
ERICK MARTINEZ paints a beautiful flower on the cheek of a Carnival-goer during Carnival Day at Healing Hearts Ranch on Saturday, Sept. 12.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
CHLOE SHAW and Tammy Kilcollins tried their voices out during Carnival Day at Healing Hearts Ranch in Mars Hill.
