Six vie for crown
MARS HILL
by Tomi Henderson
The Little Miss and Miss Greater Mars Hill Pageant will be held on Saturday, April 10, at the Mars Hill and Blaine Community Center at 6 p.m.
Contestants for the Miss Greater Mars Hill Pageant include: Paige Findlen, who will be performing a lyrical ballet to “Hometown Glory;” Brittni Mosher will be doing a gymnastics routine to “It’s My Life;” Aryn Bernier will be singing and dancing to “Tango Objection.”
The fourth contestant will be Rachel Donovan who will be performing a self-choreographed dance to “When God Made You;” Marci-Rae Mean will be singing “Outside My Window;” and Sarah Michaud will be performing a self-choreographed dance and gymnastics routine to “Evacuate the Dance Floor.”
Tickets are available from any contestant or can be purchased at the door. The Little Miss contestants will be listed in next week’s paper.
Miss Greater Mars Hill Contestants are ready for their pageant on Saturday, April 10, at 6 p.m. at the Mars Hill and Blaine Community Center. Pictured are, front from left: Sarah Michaud, Paige Findlen, Miss Greater Mars Hill 2009 Meagan McClay, Brittni Mosher and Aryn Bernier. Back from left: Rachel Donovan and Marci-Rae Mean.
There will be an Open House and Science Fair at CAHS on Thurday, April 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. The Science Fair features projects by students in grades 6 through 8. Also on display will be French posters and projects as well as art program exhibits.
All parents are invited to meet with teachers and staff concerning their own children during the evening.
Welcome Spring!!!! ‘Tis the season’ for the Bridgewater Historical Association to begin to bloom. We have a few changes with our officers this year. It is our goal to make the BHA a more active part of the community and hope you join us in our efforts. New members are always welcome. Just a reminder, dues were due in January so if you need to renew your membership, please contact us.
If the weather continues its early warming trend, we may start the live music program earlier than usual. Another of our goals for 2010 is to complete the replacement of the sound system at the hall. At this time all proceeds from the music programs are going towards this project. We will keep you posted on when we will begin the music. We provide a variety of music for your entertainment including: country, oldies, old time rock & roll, originals, pop, standards, etc. So come on out and join the fun.
During the town’s Sesquicentennial Celebration in 2008 we announced that we would present the town’s Boston Cane every two years. So here we are, it is 2010 already and we are seeking nominees for the Boston Cane. If you have questions or would like to make a nomination please contact the BHA or you may pick up a nomination form at the Bridgewater Town Office. We will make the presentation during the Miss Bridgewater pageants on May 8. Remember, nominees must be willing to accept the nomination.
Every Saturday in June we are planning to have a yard sale at the hall. If anyone would like to make donations for the sales, please use the contact info below. A huge thank-you in advance. Please, no clothing or electronics.
We plan on having several other events this year so keep you eyes peeled and watch the papers for further announcements. If anyone has any suggestions we would be glad to hear them. Maybe we can get something new started. We look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you for all the support through the years. Contact information and officers are as follows: Bridgewater Historical Association, PO Box 341, Bridgewater, ME 04735. President — Jann Votaw, 425-7901; Vice President — Leona Hess, 425-7948; Secretary — Stephanie Willette, 429-9309Ú Treasurer — Stephen Bradstreet, 429-9414; Historian — Toby Hall, 227-0770.
Contacts for Yard Sale Donations: Stephanie Willette 429-9309 or Gloria McCleary 425-6941.
The Mars Hill, Blaine and Westfield Senior Citizens met at the Mars Hill Snowmobile Club on Wednesday, March 17, at 11 a.m. for a delicious corned beef and cabbage dinner. Jim Wiggins provided Irish music for all to enjoy and Irish greetings were placed on the tables. There were 16 members and nine guests present.
President Gwen McEntee opened the meeting. Don Cadrette asked the blessing and gave the invocation. Following the flag salute, members sang “God Bless America.”
The special speaker was Steve Lunn who spoke about grave burial and cremation, before opening the meeting to a question and answer time.
Another speaker was Mona Lynch, who spoke about Medicare and also about the food boxes that are available in the area.
The secretary’s and treasurer’s reports were read and accepted. Several members enjoyed an outing to Bonanza on March 24. The next meeting will be on April 7. It will be a potluck and there will be a special speaker.
Members are also invited to attend the Northern Maine Council on Aging meeting on April 19 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Fort Fairfield at 9:30 a.m.
The Golden Age Club met on Tuesday, March 23, at Wicklow Place in Bridgewater. Seven members were present to enjoy a potluck dinner. Don Cadrette asked the blessing and led in the flag salute. The secretary’s and treasurer’s reports were read and accepted. Following the meeting, members enjoyed some lively games of BINGO!
The next regular meeting will be held on April 13.
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met on Tuesday, March 23, at 6:30 a.m. at the Aroostook Health Center. Special guests were the CAHS Ski Team with Coach Dennis Larrabee. They had a very good year. They are losing three seniors from the team but are looking for the three returning skiers to do great things next year.
The special speaker was Wayne Kilcollins from NMCC. He spoke about the Wind Power Technology Program being offered at the school and, with the aid of his assistant, Scott, they demonstrated the safety harness that must be worn at all times when working on or in a wind tower.
Copies of “I Remember When in Mars Hill” are now on sale at the Mars Hill Town Office and at the Mars Hill Pharmacy. At a cost of $25, these books include 37 stories of Mars Hill through the years. Written by various individuals, there are stories and memories about local and farm families, sports, Main Street , postal service, Eagle Scouts and much 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.
