Craft Fair
The annual Blaine Craft Fair sponsored by St. Anne’s Episcopal Church will be held on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Mars Hill and Blaine Community Center beginning at 9 a.m. The CAHS French Club will be having their annual Pie Fest also, so come on in to shop and eat!
If anyone is interested in participating, contact Cherry Cowen at 429-9892. There is still room for anyone that wants to set up a table.
Open house
There will be an open house at the Bear Paw Inn Holiday Gift Shoppe on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop in and see all the special items — just in time for planning your holiday gift giving.
Fall Bazaar
The United Methodist Women of Mars Hill will be holding their Fall Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 7, beginning at 9 a.m. Crafts, Christmas items and delicious baked goods, canned goods and candies (including Divinity Fudge) will be on sale.
There will also be a luncheon offered of chicken or beef soup and rolls, as well as a slice of pie and beverage.
Thanksgiving invitation
The Board of Directors of SAD 42 is pleased to invite all the senior citizens (60 years of age or older) who reside in Mars Hill, Blaine, Bridgewater or E Plantation to join the students for Thanksgiving dinner in the cafeteria/music room at Central Aroostook High School on Thursday, Nov. 19, at noon.
To facilitate planning, anyone wanting to attend must contact Wendy Grass by Nov. 16 at 425-2811 to make a reservation.
Correction
Last week’s column had the incorrect names under the Students of the Month pictures. They should have been switched. Sorry girls!!
Karaoke
The Mars Hill American Legion Hall will be offering karaoke each Friday night from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission is $3 per person. With Emcees Dennis and Celia Maurice, this promises to be a fun thing to do on Fridays. Those under age 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Singers are to bring their own songs. Prizes will be awarded each Friday for the best performers.
Community Cupboard
Due to both Thanksgiving and Christmas falling on the fourth week of the month, the food pantry will hold their 6-8 p.m. distributions on the third Tuesday of the month: Nov. 17 and Dec. 15.
The 1-3 p.m. distribution dates will remain on the second Tuesday of each month. If you have any questions, contact Cathy Cropley at 429-8043.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 6:30 a.m. at the Aroostook Health Center.
The 2010 Birthday Calendars have arrived. Those that were ordered from any Rotarian are currently being delivered. For anyone wishing to purchase one, they will be available at various locations in town. Cost is $6 per calendar. For any corrections, changes or additions to the calendar, contact Tomi Henderson at 429-9126 or at tomihen@yahoo.com.
The special speakers were Terry Burtchell and her husband, Steve. They have a shop in the Aroostook Centre Mall called The Seamstress. Terry has been sewing since she was very young, learning from her mom and both grandmothers. She also credits her home ec teacher, Mrs. Bubar, with teaching her couture sewing.
She was 17 when she was paid to make blouses and has sewn both her own clothes as well as clothes for her three daughters. In 1995, she was hired by Panscofar’s Bridal Shop to manage the alteration department. In 2007, the alteration department became a separate business owned and operated by Burtchell, and in 2009 she relocated to her current location in the Aroostook Centre Mall. She currently employs four part-time seamstresses.
Her services include custom bridal gowns, bridal consultation, gown preservation, tailoring, zipper replacement, hems, tux measurements, pressing and more. She believes that listening to her customers allows her to meet their needs. She also does sewing machine repair, with the help of her husband, Steve. She knew that if he could take a tractor apart and put it back together, that working on sewing machines would be a snap for him. He also helps with some of the hemming in the shop.
Her hours are: Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and evenings by appointment. She is closed on Sunday. Her Visit her Web site at: www.seamstressterryburtchell.com.
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
MISTRESSES OF CEREMONIES at the first Panther Idol contest held on Oct. 23 in Mars Hill were Elegant Elizabeth Gillen, at left, and Dazzling Dayna Collins. Their bodyguard was Nick Dominique.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
A SECOND GROUP OF ALL STAR Gymnastics Starlettes did a cheering routine at the first Panther Idol contest held on Saturday, Oct. 23, in Mars Hill.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
NOELLE BAILEY sang "Unchained Melody" at the first Panther Idol contest held on Saturday, Oct. 23, in Mars Hill. Noelle was named first runner-up.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
MICHAELA GOFF did a dance routine to Hawaiian music at the first Panther Idol contest held on Saturday, Oct. 23, in Mars Hill.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
DAYNA MCCRUM played "It's a Small World After All" at the first Panther Idol contest held on Saturday, Oct. 23, in Mars Hill.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
HAILEE RUSBY did a balance beam routine at the first Panther Idol contest held on Saturday, Oct. 23, in Mars Hill. Hailee was named the second runner-up.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
CHLOE WHEELER was named the first Panther Idol on Saturday, Oct. 23 in Mars Hill. She sang and danced to "Thank God I'm a Country Girl."
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
TANNER GOFF did a dance routine to a medley of music at the first Panther Idol contest held on in Mars Hill.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
MEMBERS OF THE ALL STAR Gymnastics Sparkettes did a cheering routine at the first Panther Idol contest held in Mars Hill.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
LOGAN GRASS, left, Josh Chandler, center, and Lane Grass, on the drums, played air band to "Bad To The Bone" at the first Panther Idol contest held on Oct. 23 in Mars Hill.
